考試采取“多題多卷”模式，試題順序不統(tǒng)一，請依據(jù)試題進行核對
1. A. they are not rescued once a new edition comes out
2. B. They haven’t fixed all the shortcomings of print books.
3. A. they find it troublesome to take notes with an iPad.
4. D. they are no more than print versions put on a screen
5. C. a platform for building multimedia content
6. A. share his learning experience with the best and brightest thinkers
7. C. professors can join in students’ online discussions
8. manpower to put together each one
9. cost
10. remains to be seen
【整體點評】
這是一篇討論電子課本能否取代紙質(zhì)課本的議論文。電子書在現(xiàn)在社會已逐漸推廣，因此，該話題對于考生而言并不陌生。文章通過對比，電子課本和紙質(zhì)課本的優(yōu)劣，后，得出結(jié)論：電子課本未來能否取代紙質(zhì)課本仍然是一個未知數(shù)。文章整體脈絡(luò)清晰，論點鮮明。考生只要依照文章順序，按圖索驥，答對本篇閱讀中的題目還是相對容易的。
【逐題細評】
1. 答案：A. they are not rescued once a new edition comes out
解析：【細節(jié)題】。由關(guān)鍵詞the biggest problem 定位至文章第二段首句。由“But the worst part is that print editions of textbooks are constantly undergoing revisions.”可知，紙質(zhì)版課本大的問題是經(jīng)常修訂，因此，正確答案為A。
2. 答案：B. They haven’t fixed all the shortcomings of print books.
解析：【細節(jié)題】。由第三段“Which is why digital textbooks, if they live up to their promise, could help ease many of these shortcomings. But till now, they’ve been something like a mirage (幻影) in the distance,”可知，電子課本沒能解決紙質(zhì)書的所有問題。因此，正確答案為B。
3. 答案：A. they find it troublesome to take notes with an iPad.
解析：【細節(jié)題】。由Kalpit Shah定位到第五段。由“They weren’t using it as a source of communication because they couldn’t read or write in it.”可知，他們不使用電子書，是因為他們不能用電子書進行讀寫，因此，正確答案為A。
4. 答案：D. they are no more than print versions put on a screen
解析：【細節(jié)題】。由Inkling CEO Matt Maclnnis 定位到第九段。由 “What I mean by that is the current perspective of the digital textbook is it’s an exact copy of the print book. There’s Course Smart, etc., these guys who take an image of the page and put it on a screen.”可知，Course Smart現(xiàn)在的電子課本只是對紙質(zhì)課本的復制，因此，正確答案為D。
5. 答案：C. a platform for building multimedia content
解析：【細節(jié)題】。由第十段首句“He calls Inkling a platform for publishers to build rich multimedia content from the ground up, with a heavy emphasis on real-world functionality.”可知，Matt Maclnnis 認為，Inkling是為出版商搭建豐富的多媒體資源的一個平臺，因此，正確答案為C。
6. 答案：A. share his learning experience with the best and brightest thinkers
解析：【細節(jié)題】。由第14段首句 “But the most exciting part about Inkling，to me，is its notation (批注)system.”和第16段后一句“The best comments are then sorted democratically by a voting system, meaning that your social learning experience is shared with the best and brightest thinkers.”，可知，令作者興奮的是，它的批注系統(tǒng)可以讓用戶與優(yōu)秀的人分享學習經(jīng)驗，因此，正確答案為A。
7. 答案：C. professors can join in students’ online discussions
解析：【細節(jié)題】。由第17段首句，“As a bonus, professors can even chime in (插話) on discussions.”可知，作為一項福利，教授們可以參與學生們的晚上討論，因此，正確答案為C。
8.答案：manpower to put together each one
解析：【細節(jié)題】。由第21段“Each interactive textbook is a media-heavy experience built from the ground up, and you can tell that it takes a respectable amount of manpower to put together each one.”可知，因此，答案為manpower to put together each one。
9.答案：cost
解析：【細節(jié)題】。由第22段“For now the app is also iPad-exclusive, and though a few of these educational institutions are giving the hardware away for free, for other students who don’t have such a luxury it，s an added layer of cost and an expensive one at that”可知，因此，答案為cost。
10. 答案：remains to be seen
解析：【細節(jié)題】。由23段“Whether digitally interactive ones like Inkling actually take off or not remains to be seen, and we probably won’t have a definite answer for the next few years.”可知，因此，答案為remains to be seen。 上?？紖^(qū)2013年6月四級真題聽力原文
Part III Listening Comprehension
Section A
Directions: In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long conversations. At the end of each conversation, one or more questions will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B), C) and D), and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the center.
11.
W: What are you doing in here, Sir? Didn't you see the private sign over there?
M: I'm sorry. I didn't notice it when I came in. I'm looking for the manager's office.
Q: What do we learn from the conversation?
12.
W: Mike, what's the problem? You've known from month the report is due today.
M: I know, but I'm afraid I need another few days. The data is hard to interpret than I expected.
Q: What does the man mean?
13.
W: Excuse me, Tony. Has my parcel from New York arrived?
M: Unfortunately, it's been delayed due to the bad weather.
Q: What is the woman waiting for?
14.
W: Pam said we won't have the psychology test until the end of next week.
M: Ellen, you should know better than to take Pam's words for anything.
Q: What doesthe man imply about Pam?
15
W: Tom, would you please watch my suitcase for a minute? I need to go make a quick phone call.
M: Yeah, sure. Take your time. Our train doesn’t leave for another twenty minutes.
Q: What does the man mean?
16
M: Frankly, Mary is not what I'd called easy-going.
W: I see. People in our neighborhood find it hard to believe she's my twin sister.
Q: What does the woman imply?
17
M: How soon do you think this can be cleaned?
W: We have same day service, sir. You can pick up your suit after five o'clock.
Q: Where does the conversation most probably take place?
18
W: I really enjoy that piece you just play on the piano. I bet you get a lot of requests for it.
M: You said it. People just can't get enough of it.
Q: What do we learn from the conversation?
長對話1
Questions 19-22 are based on the conversation you have just heard.
W: Good afternoon, Mr. Jones. I am Teresa Chen, and I’ll be interviewing you. How are you today?
M: I am fine, thank you. And you, Miss Chen?
W: Good, Thanks. Can you tell me something about your experience in this kind of work?
M: Well, for several years, I managed a department for the Brownstone Company in Detroit, Michigan. Now I work part time because I also go to school at night. I’m getting a business degree.
W: Oh, how interesting. Tell me, why do you want to leave your present job?
M: I’ll finish school in a few months, and I’d like a full-time position with more responsibility.
W: And why would you like to work for our company?
M: Because I know your company’s work and I like it.
W: Could you please tell me about your special skills and interests?
M: Of course, I’m good at computers and I can speak Spanish. I used to take classes in Spanish at the local college. And I like travelling a lot.
W: Can you give me any references?
M: Yes, certainly. You can talk to Mr. McCaw, my boss, at the Brownstone Company. I could also give you the names and numbers of several of my teachers.
W: All right, Mr. Jones, and would you like to ask me any questions?
M: Yes, I wonder when I’ll be informed about my application for the job.
W: Well, we’ll let you know as soon as possible. Let’s stay in touch. Thank you very much for coming this afternoon.
M: Thank you.
Questions 19-22 are based on the conversation you have just heard.
19. What does the man say about his working experience?
20. Why does the man want to leave his present job?
21. What is the man interested in?
22. What question did the man ask the woman?
【總評】
這是一篇以面試為場景的聽力對話。與采訪類對話相似的是，發(fā)問者的問題往往是題目定位的關(guān)鍵點，而被采訪者的回答往往是題目的答案。所以，對于考生來說，根據(jù)題干信息，準確定位是解題的關(guān)鍵。
19. B. He worked at the Brownstone Company for several years.
【解析】細節(jié)題。根據(jù)題干關(guān)鍵詞working experience可定位至Can you tell me something about your experience in this kind of work? 根據(jù)男士的回答可知，他曾在Brownstone Company工作了很多年。因此，正確答案為B。
20. D. He prefers a full-time job with more responsibility.
【解析】細節(jié)題。根據(jù)題干關(guān)鍵詞leave his present job可定位至Tell me, why do you want to leave your present job? 根據(jù)男士的回答可知，他想要一份全職的工作。因此，正確答案為D。
21. A. Travel.
【解析】細節(jié)題。根據(jù)題干關(guān)鍵詞interested in可定位至Could you please tell me about your special skills and interests? 根據(jù)男士的回答可知，他喜歡旅游。因此，正確答案為A。
22. C. When he will be informed about his application.
【解析】細節(jié)題。根據(jù)題干可定位至would you like to ask me any questions? 根據(jù)男士的回答可知，男士想知道的是何時通知面試結(jié)果。因此，正確答案為C。
長對話2
Questions 23-25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.
M: Lisa, Lisa! Over here, darling! It's wonderful to see you. Oh, Lisa, you look marvelous.
W: Oh, Paul, you look tired. Two months away in the capital? Paul, I think you've been working too hard.
M: I'm fine. The city is very hot this time of the year. It's good to get back to some fresh air. You know, Lisa, what they say about pregnant women really is true.
W: What's that Paul?
M: They say they look beautiful.
W: Well, I had a lot of tension while you've been studying hard on your course in D.C.
M: Oh?
W: Oh, don't worry, all from a man over 50. Father has told all his business friends the good news about the baby. And the phone hasn't stopped ringing.
M: Oh, look, darling. There's a taxi.
W: Paul, tell me about the special project you mentioned on the phone. You sounded very excited about it!
M: You know, I've learned a lot from the project. I'm surprised that was still in business.
W: That's because we have a wonderful sales manager ——you!
M: Thanks. But that's not the problem at all. Lisa, our little company, and it is little compared to the giants in the city. Our little company's in danger. We are out of date.We need to expand. If we don't, we will be swallowed up by one of the giants.
Questions 23-25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.
23. What do we learn about Lisa?
24. What do we learn about the man from the conversation?
25. What does the man say about his company?
【總評】 這是一段夫婦間的日常對話。丈夫出差歸來，對話前半部分談?wù)撾p方的近況，后半部分則將話題轉(zhuǎn)移到公司的商業(yè)項目上。考生解題的關(guān)鍵在于，抓住對話中的提示詞，定位或推測答案。
23. B. She is pregnant.
【解析】推測題。根據(jù)對話前半段的提示信息，如what they say about pregnant women really is true.及Father has told all his business friends the good news about the baby. 可推測出，Lisa懷孕了。因此，正確答案為B。
24. A. He works as a sales manager.
【解析】細節(jié)題。根據(jù)女士說的That's because we have a wonderful sales manager —— you. 可知，男士是一個sales manager。因此，正確答案是A。
25. D. It is in urgent need of further development.
【解析】細節(jié)題。根據(jù)題干關(guān)鍵詞his company可定位至后一輪對話。根據(jù)男士所說的Our little company's in danger. We are out of date. We need to expand.可知，公司需要擴張，further development是對expand的同義置換。因此，正確答案是D。
Section B
Passage 1
Questions 26 to 29 are based on the passage you have just heard.
Farmington, Utah, is a more pleasant community since a local girls' 4-H club improved Main Street. Six 4-H girls worked to clean the 72 foot curbside that was covered with weeds, rocks and trash. Each member volunteered to clean up and to dig in plot, five flats of flowers. They also took terms in watering, weeding and maintaining the plot. Participation in this project helped the girls developed a new attitude towards their parents of their own homes; they've learned how to work with tools, and improve their work habits. One mother said that before her daughter was involved in this project, she would not even pour a weed. The experience on Main Street stimulated self-improvement, and encouraged members to take pride in their home grounds and the total community. City officials cooperated with the 4-H members in planting trees, building cooking facilities, pick-me tables, swings and public rest rooms. The 4-H girls planted trees and took care of them during the early stages of growth. The total park project needed more plantings in the following years. Members of the 4-H club agreed to follow the project through to completion, because they receive satisfaction from the results of constructive work. The project is a growing one and is spread from the park to the school and the shopping center. Trees and flowers have all been planted in the shopping center, making the atmosphere pleasant.
Questions 26 to 29 are based on the passage you have just heard.
26. What do we learn about Main Street in Farmington?
27. What do the 4-H club members do about the curbside?
28. What have the 4-H girls learned from the project?
29. Why do the 4-H girls agree to follow the park project through to complete.
Question 30 to 32 are based on the passage you have just heard.
Passage 2
According to a survey on reading conducted in 2001 by the U.S. National Education Association (NEA), young Americans say reading is important, more important than computers and science. Over 50% of the 12 to 18 years old interviewed say they enjoy reading a lot. 79% find it stimulating and interesting. And 87% think it is relaxing. About 68% of those surveyed disagreed with the opinion that reading is boring or old-fashioned.
Over half teenagers interviewed said they read more than ten books a year. The results also show that middle school students read more books than high schoolers. Over 66% of teens like to read fiction, such as novels and stories. Over 26% are interested in non-fiction, such history books.64% of students listed reading stories about people my own age. That's a favorite topic. Mysteries and detective stories came second on the list at 53%. Just under 50% said they were interested in reading about their own culture in tradition. Of the teenagers who participated in the survey, 49% said that libraries are where they get most of their books. However, many complain that their school libraries do not have enough up-to-date interesting books and magazines. Even though many teenagers in the US enjoy reading, they still have other interests. When asked which activity would be the most difficult to give up for a week, 48% said listening to music. TV would be difficult to give up for 25% of those surveyed.
Question 30 to 32 are based on the passage you have just heard.
30. What does the survey on teenager reading show?
31. What books are most popular among teenagers according to the survey?
32. What activity do teenagers find the most difficult to give up for a week?
Passage 2
【總評】本篇文章以閱讀調(diào)查報告為話題，貼近生活，容易理解。但文章中數(shù)據(jù)很多，所以邊聽邊適當記錄一下數(shù)字，便于做題分析。
30.答案：A. The majority of them find it interesting.
【解析】細節(jié)題。文章開篇談到根據(jù)調(diào)查，美國年輕人認為閱讀很重要，并進一步強調(diào)比電腦和科學更重要。緊接著又擺出數(shù)據(jù)：Over 50% of the 12 to 18 years old interviewed say they enjoy reading a lot. 79% find it stimulating and interesting. 超過50%的青少年很喜歡閱讀。79%認為閱讀很有促進作用、很有趣。因此，正確答案為A。
31.答案：B. Novels and stories.
【解析】細節(jié)題。文章中間部分談到讀各類書籍的人數(shù)比例時，提到Over 66% of teens like to read fiction, such as novels and stories. 64% of students listed reading stories about people my own age. That's a favorite topic.超過66%的青少年喜歡讀小說和故事。因此，正確答案為B。
32.答案：A. Listening to music.
【解析】細節(jié)題。文章后部分談到難放棄的活動時，提到一句話“When asked which activity would be the most difficult to give up for a week, 48% said listening to music. TV would be difficult to give up for 25% of those surveyed.” 48%認為一周不碰的活動難舍棄的就是聽音樂，25%認為是看電視。因此正確答案為A。
Questions 33-35 are based on the passage you have just heard.
Passage 3
Thank you for coming, everyone. Today’s presentation will show how we see the development of the motor car in the short to medium term, and that is why we have invited all of you here today. Let’s start with power. It’s clear that petrol-driven engines have no future. Already there are many alternative fuel vehicles on the market, powered by anything from solar power to natural gas. Some independent thinkers have even produced cars that run on vegetable oil. But as we all know, of all these alternative fuel vehicles, the most practical are electric vehicles. Sure, in the past electric vehicles have their problems, namely, a limited driving range, and very few recharging points, which limited their use. Now, however, recent developments in electric vehicle technology mean they can match conventional petrol engines in terms of performance and safety. Let’s not forget that electric vehicles are cleaner. Plus, importantly, the power source is rechargeable, so this does not involve using any valuable resources. Moving on to communications, very soon, cars will be linked to GPS satellites, so they’ll do all the driving for you. What controls remain for the users will be audio-based, so, for example, you’ll just have to say “a bit warmer”, and the air conditioning will adjust automatically. You’ll also be able to receive email, music and movies, all via an internet link. So just type in the destination you want, sit back, sleep, watch your movie, whatever.
Questions 33-35 are based on the passage you have just heard.
33. What is the presentation mainly about?
34. What used to restrict the use of electric vehicles?
35. What does the speaker say about electric vehicles of today?
Section C
My favorite TV show? “The Twilight Zone.” I especially like the episode called “The Printer’s Devil.” It’s about a newspaper editor who’s being driven out of business by a big newspaper syndicate – you know, a group of papers owned by the same people. He is about to commit suicide when he is interrupted by an old man who says his name is Smith. The editor is not only offered 5,000 dollars to pay off his newspaper’s debts, but this Smith character also offers his services for free. It turns out that the guy operates the printing machine with amazing speed, and soon he is turning out newspapers with shocking headlines. The small paper is successful again. The editor is amazed at how quickly Smith gets his stories – only minutes after they happen – but soon he is presented with a contract to sign. Mr. Smith, it seems, is really the devil! The editor is frightened by this news, but he is more frightened by the idea of losing his newspaper, so he agrees to sign. But soon Smith is reporting the news even before it happens – and it’s all terrible – one disaster after another. Anyway, there is a little more to tell, but I don’t want to ruin the story for you. I really like these old episodes of the Twilight Zone, because the stories are fascinating. They are not realistic. But then again, in a way they are, because they deal with human nature. 47. H. lowest
48. J. maximum
49. D. component
50. I. maintain
51. A. allowing
52. G. increasingly
53. B. avoidable
54. K. prevent
55. L. principle
56. C. briefly【解析】
47. 答案：H. lowest
【解析】：
根據(jù)上下文可以判斷需要選擇一個形容詞來修飾risk，根據(jù)句子意思，需要選擇lowest“低的”，句子的意思是：人人都知道怎么步行，并且步行受傷的風險低。因此正確答案為H. lowest。
48. 答案：J. maximum
【解析】：
根據(jù)上下文可以判斷需要選擇一個形容詞來修飾maximum，根據(jù)句子的意思，需要選擇maximum“大的”，句子的意思是：為了從步行中獲得大的收益……。因此正確答案為J. maximum。
49. 答案：D. component
【解析】：
根據(jù)上下文可以判斷需要選擇一個名詞來與important搭配，根據(jù)句意判斷strength training力量訓練應該是physical activity體育活動的一個組成部分，所以要用component“部分、成分”。因此正確答案為D. component。
50. I. maintain
【解析】：
根據(jù)上下文可以判斷需要選擇一個動詞原型與build做并列成分，根據(jù)句意“力量訓練的目的是為了增強和____骨骼和肌肉質(zhì)量”，所以選擇maintain“維持”符合文意。因此正確答案為I. maintain。
51. 答案：A. allowing
【解析】：
根據(jù)上下文可以判斷需要選擇現(xiàn)在分詞引導伴隨狀語，根據(jù)上一句“一般而言，你會想要每周做兩到三次力量訓練”，而這么做會使你在訓練之間有恢復期，所以選allowing“允許，使(可能)”符合文意。因此正確答案為A. allowing。
52. 答案：G. increasingly
【解析】：
根據(jù)上下文可以判斷需要選擇副詞修飾形容詞important，而根據(jù)句子的意思可以得知“隨著年齡的增長，柔韌性和平衡感訓練愈發(fā)重要”，所以increasingly符合文意。因此正確答案為G. increasingly。
53. 答案：B. avoidable
【解析】：
根據(jù)上下文可以判斷需要選擇形容詞作為be動詞are后面的表語，由上文可知經(jīng)常性肌肉緊張和關(guān)節(jié)僵硬，這些是可以通過運動避免的，所以avoidable“可避免的”符合文意。因此正確答案為B. avoidable。
54. 答案：K. prevent
【解析】：
根據(jù)上下文可以判斷需要選擇動詞原形，該句話中的these指代上文的“經(jīng)常性肌肉緊張和關(guān)節(jié)僵硬”，下文中提到“通過讓肌肉更強壯和使關(guān)節(jié)潤滑”，可知動詞應該為prevent“預防，阻止”。因此正確答案為K. prevent。
55. 答案：L. principle
【解析】：
根據(jù)上下文可以判斷需要選擇名詞與general“一般的，大體的”搭配，根據(jù)后文可知選擇principle“原則”。因此正確答案為L. principle。
56. 答案：C. briefly
【解析】：
根據(jù)上下文可以判斷需要選擇副詞來修飾動詞stretch“伸展”，根據(jù)句意“只要身體保持某個姿勢有一定時間了，用反向的姿勢稍微伸展一下身體是很有用的”。可知briefly“短暫地;簡要地”符合文意。因此正確答案為C. briefly。
Section B
Directions: There are 2 passages in this section. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A), B), C) and D). You should decide on the best choice and mark the corresponding letter on Sheet 2 with a single line through the center.
Passage One
Questions 57 to 61 are based on the following passage.
Junk food is everywhere. We’re eating way too much of it. Most of us know what we’re doing and yet we do it anyway.
So here's a suggestion offered by two researchers at the Rand Corporation: Why not take a lesson from alcohol control policies and apply them to where food is sold and how it’s displayed?
"Many policy measures to control obesity (肥胖癥)assume that people consciously and rationally choose what and how much they eat and therefore focus on providing information and more access to healthier foods," note the two researchers.
"In contrast," the researchers continue, "many regulations that don't assume people make rational choices have been successfully applied to control alcohol, a substance -- like food -- of which immoderate consumption leads to serious health problems."
The research references studies of people’s behavior with food and alcohol and results of alcohol restrictions, and then lists five regulations that the researchers think might be promising if applied to junk foods. Among them:
Density restrictions: licenses to sell alcohol aren't handed out unplanned to all comers but are allotted (分配)based on the number of places in an area that already sell alcohol. These make alcohol less easy to get and reduce the number of psychological cues to drink.
Similarly, the researchers say, being presented with junk food stimulates our desire to eat it. So why not limit the density of food outlets, particularly ones that sell food rich in empty calories? And why not limit sale of food in places that aren’t primarily food stores?
Display and sales restrictions: California has a rule prohibiting alcohol displays near the cash registers in gas stations, and in most places you can’t buy alcohol at drive-through facilities. At supermarkets, food companies pay to have their wares in places where they're easily seen. One could remove junk food to the back of the store and ban them from the shelves at checkout lines. The other measures include restricting portion sizes, taxing and prohibiting special price deals for junk foods, and placing warning labels on the products.
注意：此部分試題請在答題卡2上作答。
【總評】這是一篇討論控制垃圾食品消費的議論文。文章介紹了Rand公司兩位研究人員的建議：即借鑒控酒措施的經(jīng)驗，對售賣此類食品的地點和方式進行控制。文中具體介紹了這么做的原因以及一些具體條例。
57. What does the author say about junk food?
A) People should be educated not to eat too much.
B) It is widely consumed despite its ill reputation.
C) Its temptation is too strong for people to resist.
D) It causes more harm than is generally realized.
答案：C . Its temptation is too strong for people to resist.
【解析】推理題。由關(guān)鍵詞Junk food定位至文章第一段。由“Junk food is everywhere. We're eating way too much of it. Most of us know what we're doing and yet we do it anyway.(垃圾食品無處不在，這樣的食品我們吃得實在是太多了，我們大多數(shù)人都知道我們在做什么，但是我們還是在這么做)”可知，垃圾食品對人們的誘惑實在是太強了，以至于人們無法抵擋。選項B中的“ill reputation”在文中沒有提到，所以，正確答案為C。
58. What do the Rand researchers think of many of the policy measures to control obesity?
A) They should be implemented effectively.
B) They provide misleading information.
C) They are based on wrong assumptions.
D) They help people make rational choices.
答案：C. They are based on wrong assumptions.
【解析】推理題。由關(guān)鍵詞policy measures, obesity定位至文章第三段。文中提到“Many policy measures to control obesity (肥胖癥)assume that people consciously and rationally choose what and how much they eat (很多控制肥胖癥的政策都是假定人們能夠有意識、理智地選擇吃什么、吃多少)”，而第四段中進一步提到“In contrast… many regulations that don't assume people make rational choices have been successfully applied to control alcohol(那些沒有假定人們會作出理智選擇的規(guī)章條例在控酒方面取得了成功)”。由此可以推知，很多控制肥胖癥的政策措施都是基于錯誤的假設(shè)前提的，所以，正確答案為C。
59. Why do policymakers of alcohol control place density restrictions?
A) Few people are able to resist alcohol’s temptations.
B) There are already too many stores selling alcohol.
C) Drinking strong alcohol can cause social problems.
D) Easy access leads to customers' over-consumption.
答案：D. Easy access leads to customers' over-consumption.
【解析】推理題。由關(guān)鍵詞density restrictions，obesity定位至文章倒數(shù)第三段。由“These(即density restrictions) make alcohol less easy to get and reduce the number of psychological cues to drink.”可知，因為購買的途徑很簡單的話會導致消費者過度消費。所以要頒布這樣一項限制措施，就是為了減少人們購買酒類飲品的數(shù)量。所以，正確答案為D。
60. What is the purpose of California’s rule about alcohol display in gas stations?
A) To effectively limit the density of alcohol outlets.
B) To help drivers to give up the habit of drinking.
C) To prevent possible traffic jams in nearby areas.
D) To get alcohol out of drivers’ immediate sight.
答案：D. To get alcohol out of drivers’ immediate sight.
【解析】推理題。由關(guān)鍵詞California定位至文章后一段。Display and sales restrictions: California has a rule prohibiting alcohol displays near the cash registers in gas stations, and in most places you can’t buy alcohol at drive-through facilities. At supermarkets, food companies pay to have their wares in places where they're easily seen. One could remove junk food to the back of the store and ban them from the shelves at checkout lines.關(guān)鍵詞display，由此可知主要強調(diào)要把垃圾食品淡出人們的視線。所以，正確答案為D。
61. What is the general guideline the Rand researchers suggest about junk food control?
A) Guiding people to make rational choices about food.
B) Enhancing people’s awareness of their own health.
C) Borrowing ideas from alcohol control measures.
D. Resorting to economic, legal and psychological means
答案：C. Borrowing ideas from alcohol control measures.
【解析】細節(jié)題。由關(guān)鍵詞Rand researchers定位到第二段。文中提到“So here's a suggestion offered by two researchers at the Rand Corporation: Why not take a lesson from alcohol control policies and apply them to where food is sold and how it's displayed? take a lesson即borrow ideas，由此可知，Rand公司的研究人員建議借鑒控酒措施的經(jīng)驗，所以，正確答案為C。
Section B Passage 2
【總評】本文為我們分析了柯達公司雖然看到了市場前景，但是并沒有在戰(zhàn)略上把握機會，等意識到錯誤時，已經(jīng)為時已晚，并終走向衰敗。對于一出生就接觸各種數(shù)碼產(chǎn)品的考生來說，柯達也許是個并不熟悉的企業(yè)，這或許會對閱讀帶來一定影響。而且本文也有不少商務(wù)用語，如strategy(戰(zhàn)略，策略)、sponsorship(贊助)，及一些關(guān)鍵詞如anticipate(預期、預計)等，難度并不算小。所以平時對于詞匯的積累是快速理解閱讀內(nèi)容的關(guān)鍵。
62. B. It's approaching its downfall.
【解析】細節(jié)題。從全文第一句中的bankruptcy (破產(chǎn)) 以及第二段第一句Although many attribute Kodak's downfall to "complacency"... 可知柯達已經(jīng)衰落了。所以正確答案為B。
根據(jù)第全文第一句…a sad, though not unexpected turning point… 可知柯達的衰敗，是早有預期的，而不是突然的，排除答案A. It went bankrupt all of a sudden;
根據(jù)第一段后一句... but ultimately failed to adapt to the digital revolution可知柯達終沒有適應數(shù)字革命，排除答案C. It initiated the digital revolution in the film industry;
根據(jù)第一段內(nèi)容，dominate用的是過去分詞形式，即柯達在膠卷市場占主導地位是過去的事實，而非現(xiàn)今，排除答案D. It is playing the dominant role in the film market.
63. A. To show its early attempt to reinvent itself.
【解析】推理題?？逻_發(fā)明第一臺數(shù)碼相機的例子出現(xiàn)在第二段，該段一開始指出很多人將柯達的衰敗歸結(jié)于柯達的自滿，但是這個解釋并沒有承認柯達在自我改造上做出的努力。接下來作者用柯達發(fā)明了第一臺數(shù)碼相機來例證柯達在reinvent上的嘗試。所以正確答案為A。
答案C. To show its quick adaptation to the digital revolution.與第一段后一句ultimately failed to adapt to the digital revolution. 相沖突，且發(fā)明了第一臺數(shù)碼相機并不足以說明其順應了數(shù)碼革命。
64. D. They are deeply stuck in their glorious past.
【解析】細節(jié)題。根據(jù)題干關(guān)鍵詞large companies和switch定位到第四段后一句Large companies have a difficult time switching to new markets because there is a temptation to put existing assets into the new businesses. 根據(jù)此句可知，大公司不能進入新市場的原因是他們在開創(chuàng)新業(yè)務(wù)的過程中，依然不愿放棄現(xiàn)有的優(yōu)勢。接來下第五段用柯達的事例繼續(xù)闡釋了這句話的含義，即 too rooted in the successes of the past for it to make the clean break necessary to fully embrace the future，沉溺于過去的輝煌，而不能完全擁抱未來。所以正確答案為D. They are deeply stuck in their glorious past.
65. A. A burden.
【解析】細節(jié)題。根據(jù)第五段后一句話Their history was so important to them. Now their history has become a liability.可知柯達的歷史已成自身發(fā)展的負擔。burden是對liability的同義轉(zhuǎn)換。所以正確答案為A。
66. C. Its refusal to sponsor the 1984 Olympics.
【解析】細節(jié)題。后一段第一句說柯達在過去幾十年間的衰敗是戲劇性的。之后通過一個個例子來舉例說明。從文中Kodak’s decision not to pursue the role of official film for the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics was a major miscalculation.可知柯達犯的主要錯誤是沒有贊助1984年的奧林匹克。而對手富士拿到了競標，并由此贏得了市場上的永久立足點。所以正確答案為C。 Whether you think you need daytime rest or not, picking up a nap habit—or continuing to make time for one—is a smart, healthy move. Consider the evidence: The Mayo Clinic says naps promote relaxation, reduced fatigue, better mood and alertness, and a sharper-working mind. A 2008 British study found that compared to getting more nighttime sleep or guzzling caffeine, a mid-day nap was the best way to cope with the mid-afternoon slump.
According to the Harvard Health Letter, several studies have shown that people remember new information better when they take a nap shortly after learning it. And, most incredibly, a 2007 study of nearly 24,000 Greek adults in the Archives of Internal Medicine found that people who napped regularly had a 37 percent reduced risk of dying from heart disease compared to people who didn’t nap.
Of course, napping isn’t right for everyone. If you’re prone to insomnia, naps that are too long or taken too late in the day can interfere with your ability to fall or stay asleep at night. Also, people with certain sleep disorders, like sleep apnea or narcolepsy, may feel more tired if they take a nap than if they don’t.
But for most, naps can make you feel sharper and happier. Naps provide different benefits depending on how long they are, says MentalFloss.com. A 20-minute nap will boost alertness and concentration; a 90-minute snooze can enhance creativity.
According to Prevention.com, you experience a natural dip in body temperature between 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. A power nap at this time can boost alertness for several hours and, for most people, shouldn’t affect being able to fall asleep at night.
Pick a dark, cozy place that’s not too warm or too chilly. Prevention.com recommends napping on the couch instead of in bed, so you’re less tempted to snooze for too long.
Surprisingly, the best place to crash may be a hammock if you have one. A Swiss study published last year found that people fell asleep faster and had deeper sleep when they napped in a hammock than in a bed. That same rocking motion that lulls babies to sleep works wonders for grown-ups too.
點評：本篇完形填空摘自Read’s Digest， 再次體現(xiàn)了四六級考試頻繁使用外刊素材的特點。
本篇文章主要講述了睡午覺的好處。不管你是否覺得有睡午覺的必要，養(yǎng)成這樣的習慣可以讓你有效對抗下午的困頓。但是，睡午覺也未必適合每個人。如果你本身已經(jīng)有失眠的問題，睡午覺會讓你晚上更難入睡。
除了通過上下文理解才能得出答案的題目之外，仍然考察了一些語法點。比如第69題，A 2008 British study found that compared to getting more nighttime sleep, a mid-day nap was the best way to cope __69___ the mid-afternoon sleepiness. 這里明顯考察的就是詞組cope with.表示處理、應對。
再比如第73題，And most incredibly, a 2007 study of nearly 24,000 Greek adults in the Archives of Internal Medicine found that people who napped regularly had a 37% reduced risk of dying __73__ heart disease ……這里也非常明顯的考察了詞組die from
同時也考察了對動詞詞義的辨析。例如第77題，A 20-minute nap will boost alertness and concentration; a 90-minute snooze will __77___creativity.
選項包括了enlarge, engage, enhance 和enlighten. 根據(jù)前半句話的含義可知，20分鐘午睡可以提高專注度，那么90分鐘的午睡就更應該對創(chuàng)造力有益了。通過對4個選項的分析，只有enhance能夠表達這個意思。此處除了要搞清楚4個選項本身的含義外，還要注意運用上下文來進行終判斷。
總體來說，整篇文章難度并不大，也沒有出現(xiàn)過于生僻的表述方式。只要能夠清楚辨析選項，熟悉搭配，并且充分理解上下文，就能夠順利完成本篇完形填空。 87. Although only in her teens, my sister is looking forward to_________________(獨自去海外學習).
【參考答案】：87. studying abroad by herself
88. It's true that we are not always going to succeed in our ventures,_______________(即使我們投入時間和金錢).
【參考答案】：88. even if we invest time and money in them
89. The old couple hoped that their son________________(將不辜負他們的期望).
【參考答案】：89. would live up to their expectations
90. So hardly_________________(他在車禍中受傷)that he had to stay in the hospital for a whole year.
【參考答案】：90. had he been injured in the traffic accident
91. Nowadays, some people still have trouble________________(從網(wǎng)上獲取信息).
【參考答案】：91.obtainning information from the internet
1. A. they are not rescued once a new edition comes out
2. B. They haven’t fixed all the shortcomings of print books.
3. A. they find it troublesome to take notes with an iPad.
4. D. they are no more than print versions put on a screen
5. C. a platform for building multimedia content
6. A. share his learning experience with the best and brightest thinkers
7. C. professors can join in students’ online discussions
8. manpower to put together each one
9. cost
10. remains to be seen
【整體點評】
這是一篇討論電子課本能否取代紙質(zhì)課本的議論文。電子書在現(xiàn)在社會已逐漸推廣，因此，該話題對于考生而言并不陌生。文章通過對比，電子課本和紙質(zhì)課本的優(yōu)劣，后，得出結(jié)論：電子課本未來能否取代紙質(zhì)課本仍然是一個未知數(shù)。文章整體脈絡(luò)清晰，論點鮮明。考生只要依照文章順序，按圖索驥，答對本篇閱讀中的題目還是相對容易的。
【逐題細評】
1. 答案：A. they are not rescued once a new edition comes out
解析：【細節(jié)題】。由關(guān)鍵詞the biggest problem 定位至文章第二段首句。由“But the worst part is that print editions of textbooks are constantly undergoing revisions.”可知，紙質(zhì)版課本大的問題是經(jīng)常修訂，因此，正確答案為A。
2. 答案：B. They haven’t fixed all the shortcomings of print books.
解析：【細節(jié)題】。由第三段“Which is why digital textbooks, if they live up to their promise, could help ease many of these shortcomings. But till now, they’ve been something like a mirage (幻影) in the distance,”可知，電子課本沒能解決紙質(zhì)書的所有問題。因此，正確答案為B。
3. 答案：A. they find it troublesome to take notes with an iPad.
解析：【細節(jié)題】。由Kalpit Shah定位到第五段。由“They weren’t using it as a source of communication because they couldn’t read or write in it.”可知，他們不使用電子書，是因為他們不能用電子書進行讀寫，因此，正確答案為A。
4. 答案：D. they are no more than print versions put on a screen
解析：【細節(jié)題】。由Inkling CEO Matt Maclnnis 定位到第九段。由 “What I mean by that is the current perspective of the digital textbook is it’s an exact copy of the print book. There’s Course Smart, etc., these guys who take an image of the page and put it on a screen.”可知，Course Smart現(xiàn)在的電子課本只是對紙質(zhì)課本的復制，因此，正確答案為D。
5. 答案：C. a platform for building multimedia content
解析：【細節(jié)題】。由第十段首句“He calls Inkling a platform for publishers to build rich multimedia content from the ground up, with a heavy emphasis on real-world functionality.”可知，Matt Maclnnis 認為，Inkling是為出版商搭建豐富的多媒體資源的一個平臺，因此，正確答案為C。
6. 答案：A. share his learning experience with the best and brightest thinkers
解析：【細節(jié)題】。由第14段首句 “But the most exciting part about Inkling，to me，is its notation (批注)system.”和第16段后一句“The best comments are then sorted democratically by a voting system, meaning that your social learning experience is shared with the best and brightest thinkers.”，可知，令作者興奮的是，它的批注系統(tǒng)可以讓用戶與優(yōu)秀的人分享學習經(jīng)驗，因此，正確答案為A。
7. 答案：C. professors can join in students’ online discussions
解析：【細節(jié)題】。由第17段首句，“As a bonus, professors can even chime in (插話) on discussions.”可知，作為一項福利，教授們可以參與學生們的晚上討論，因此，正確答案為C。
8.答案：manpower to put together each one
解析：【細節(jié)題】。由第21段“Each interactive textbook is a media-heavy experience built from the ground up, and you can tell that it takes a respectable amount of manpower to put together each one.”可知，因此，答案為manpower to put together each one。
9.答案：cost
解析：【細節(jié)題】。由第22段“For now the app is also iPad-exclusive, and though a few of these educational institutions are giving the hardware away for free, for other students who don’t have such a luxury it，s an added layer of cost and an expensive one at that”可知，因此，答案為cost。
10. 答案：remains to be seen
解析：【細節(jié)題】。由23段“Whether digitally interactive ones like Inkling actually take off or not remains to be seen, and we probably won’t have a definite answer for the next few years.”可知，因此，答案為remains to be seen。 上?？紖^(qū)2013年6月四級真題聽力原文
Part III Listening Comprehension
Section A
Directions: In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long conversations. At the end of each conversation, one or more questions will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B), C) and D), and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the center.
11.
W: What are you doing in here, Sir? Didn't you see the private sign over there?
M: I'm sorry. I didn't notice it when I came in. I'm looking for the manager's office.
Q: What do we learn from the conversation?
12.
W: Mike, what's the problem? You've known from month the report is due today.
M: I know, but I'm afraid I need another few days. The data is hard to interpret than I expected.
Q: What does the man mean?
13.
W: Excuse me, Tony. Has my parcel from New York arrived?
M: Unfortunately, it's been delayed due to the bad weather.
Q: What is the woman waiting for?
14.
W: Pam said we won't have the psychology test until the end of next week.
M: Ellen, you should know better than to take Pam's words for anything.
Q: What doesthe man imply about Pam?
15
W: Tom, would you please watch my suitcase for a minute? I need to go make a quick phone call.
M: Yeah, sure. Take your time. Our train doesn’t leave for another twenty minutes.
Q: What does the man mean?
16
M: Frankly, Mary is not what I'd called easy-going.
W: I see. People in our neighborhood find it hard to believe she's my twin sister.
Q: What does the woman imply?
17
M: How soon do you think this can be cleaned?
W: We have same day service, sir. You can pick up your suit after five o'clock.
Q: Where does the conversation most probably take place?
18
W: I really enjoy that piece you just play on the piano. I bet you get a lot of requests for it.
M: You said it. People just can't get enough of it.
Q: What do we learn from the conversation?
長對話1
Questions 19-22 are based on the conversation you have just heard.
W: Good afternoon, Mr. Jones. I am Teresa Chen, and I’ll be interviewing you. How are you today?
M: I am fine, thank you. And you, Miss Chen?
W: Good, Thanks. Can you tell me something about your experience in this kind of work?
M: Well, for several years, I managed a department for the Brownstone Company in Detroit, Michigan. Now I work part time because I also go to school at night. I’m getting a business degree.
W: Oh, how interesting. Tell me, why do you want to leave your present job?
M: I’ll finish school in a few months, and I’d like a full-time position with more responsibility.
W: And why would you like to work for our company?
M: Because I know your company’s work and I like it.
W: Could you please tell me about your special skills and interests?
M: Of course, I’m good at computers and I can speak Spanish. I used to take classes in Spanish at the local college. And I like travelling a lot.
W: Can you give me any references?
M: Yes, certainly. You can talk to Mr. McCaw, my boss, at the Brownstone Company. I could also give you the names and numbers of several of my teachers.
W: All right, Mr. Jones, and would you like to ask me any questions?
M: Yes, I wonder when I’ll be informed about my application for the job.
W: Well, we’ll let you know as soon as possible. Let’s stay in touch. Thank you very much for coming this afternoon.
M: Thank you.
Questions 19-22 are based on the conversation you have just heard.
19. What does the man say about his working experience?
20. Why does the man want to leave his present job?
21. What is the man interested in?
22. What question did the man ask the woman?
【總評】
這是一篇以面試為場景的聽力對話。與采訪類對話相似的是，發(fā)問者的問題往往是題目定位的關(guān)鍵點，而被采訪者的回答往往是題目的答案。所以，對于考生來說，根據(jù)題干信息，準確定位是解題的關(guān)鍵。
19. B. He worked at the Brownstone Company for several years.
【解析】細節(jié)題。根據(jù)題干關(guān)鍵詞working experience可定位至Can you tell me something about your experience in this kind of work? 根據(jù)男士的回答可知，他曾在Brownstone Company工作了很多年。因此，正確答案為B。
20. D. He prefers a full-time job with more responsibility.
【解析】細節(jié)題。根據(jù)題干關(guān)鍵詞leave his present job可定位至Tell me, why do you want to leave your present job? 根據(jù)男士的回答可知，他想要一份全職的工作。因此，正確答案為D。
21. A. Travel.
【解析】細節(jié)題。根據(jù)題干關(guān)鍵詞interested in可定位至Could you please tell me about your special skills and interests? 根據(jù)男士的回答可知，他喜歡旅游。因此，正確答案為A。
22. C. When he will be informed about his application.
【解析】細節(jié)題。根據(jù)題干可定位至would you like to ask me any questions? 根據(jù)男士的回答可知，男士想知道的是何時通知面試結(jié)果。因此，正確答案為C。
長對話2
Questions 23-25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.
M: Lisa, Lisa! Over here, darling! It's wonderful to see you. Oh, Lisa, you look marvelous.
W: Oh, Paul, you look tired. Two months away in the capital? Paul, I think you've been working too hard.
M: I'm fine. The city is very hot this time of the year. It's good to get back to some fresh air. You know, Lisa, what they say about pregnant women really is true.
W: What's that Paul?
M: They say they look beautiful.
W: Well, I had a lot of tension while you've been studying hard on your course in D.C.
M: Oh?
W: Oh, don't worry, all from a man over 50. Father has told all his business friends the good news about the baby. And the phone hasn't stopped ringing.
M: Oh, look, darling. There's a taxi.
W: Paul, tell me about the special project you mentioned on the phone. You sounded very excited about it!
M: You know, I've learned a lot from the project. I'm surprised that was still in business.
W: That's because we have a wonderful sales manager ——you!
M: Thanks. But that's not the problem at all. Lisa, our little company, and it is little compared to the giants in the city. Our little company's in danger. We are out of date.We need to expand. If we don't, we will be swallowed up by one of the giants.
Questions 23-25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.
23. What do we learn about Lisa?
24. What do we learn about the man from the conversation?
25. What does the man say about his company?
【總評】 這是一段夫婦間的日常對話。丈夫出差歸來，對話前半部分談?wù)撾p方的近況，后半部分則將話題轉(zhuǎn)移到公司的商業(yè)項目上。考生解題的關(guān)鍵在于，抓住對話中的提示詞，定位或推測答案。
23. B. She is pregnant.
【解析】推測題。根據(jù)對話前半段的提示信息，如what they say about pregnant women really is true.及Father has told all his business friends the good news about the baby. 可推測出，Lisa懷孕了。因此，正確答案為B。
24. A. He works as a sales manager.
【解析】細節(jié)題。根據(jù)女士說的That's because we have a wonderful sales manager —— you. 可知，男士是一個sales manager。因此，正確答案是A。
25. D. It is in urgent need of further development.
【解析】細節(jié)題。根據(jù)題干關(guān)鍵詞his company可定位至后一輪對話。根據(jù)男士所說的Our little company's in danger. We are out of date. We need to expand.可知，公司需要擴張，further development是對expand的同義置換。因此，正確答案是D。
Section B
Passage 1
Questions 26 to 29 are based on the passage you have just heard.
Farmington, Utah, is a more pleasant community since a local girls' 4-H club improved Main Street. Six 4-H girls worked to clean the 72 foot curbside that was covered with weeds, rocks and trash. Each member volunteered to clean up and to dig in plot, five flats of flowers. They also took terms in watering, weeding and maintaining the plot. Participation in this project helped the girls developed a new attitude towards their parents of their own homes; they've learned how to work with tools, and improve their work habits. One mother said that before her daughter was involved in this project, she would not even pour a weed. The experience on Main Street stimulated self-improvement, and encouraged members to take pride in their home grounds and the total community. City officials cooperated with the 4-H members in planting trees, building cooking facilities, pick-me tables, swings and public rest rooms. The 4-H girls planted trees and took care of them during the early stages of growth. The total park project needed more plantings in the following years. Members of the 4-H club agreed to follow the project through to completion, because they receive satisfaction from the results of constructive work. The project is a growing one and is spread from the park to the school and the shopping center. Trees and flowers have all been planted in the shopping center, making the atmosphere pleasant.
Questions 26 to 29 are based on the passage you have just heard.
26. What do we learn about Main Street in Farmington?
27. What do the 4-H club members do about the curbside?
28. What have the 4-H girls learned from the project?
29. Why do the 4-H girls agree to follow the park project through to complete.
Question 30 to 32 are based on the passage you have just heard.
Passage 2
According to a survey on reading conducted in 2001 by the U.S. National Education Association (NEA), young Americans say reading is important, more important than computers and science. Over 50% of the 12 to 18 years old interviewed say they enjoy reading a lot. 79% find it stimulating and interesting. And 87% think it is relaxing. About 68% of those surveyed disagreed with the opinion that reading is boring or old-fashioned.
Over half teenagers interviewed said they read more than ten books a year. The results also show that middle school students read more books than high schoolers. Over 66% of teens like to read fiction, such as novels and stories. Over 26% are interested in non-fiction, such history books.64% of students listed reading stories about people my own age. That's a favorite topic. Mysteries and detective stories came second on the list at 53%. Just under 50% said they were interested in reading about their own culture in tradition. Of the teenagers who participated in the survey, 49% said that libraries are where they get most of their books. However, many complain that their school libraries do not have enough up-to-date interesting books and magazines. Even though many teenagers in the US enjoy reading, they still have other interests. When asked which activity would be the most difficult to give up for a week, 48% said listening to music. TV would be difficult to give up for 25% of those surveyed.
Question 30 to 32 are based on the passage you have just heard.
30. What does the survey on teenager reading show?
31. What books are most popular among teenagers according to the survey?
32. What activity do teenagers find the most difficult to give up for a week?
Passage 2
【總評】本篇文章以閱讀調(diào)查報告為話題，貼近生活，容易理解。但文章中數(shù)據(jù)很多，所以邊聽邊適當記錄一下數(shù)字，便于做題分析。
30.答案：A. The majority of them find it interesting.
【解析】細節(jié)題。文章開篇談到根據(jù)調(diào)查，美國年輕人認為閱讀很重要，并進一步強調(diào)比電腦和科學更重要。緊接著又擺出數(shù)據(jù)：Over 50% of the 12 to 18 years old interviewed say they enjoy reading a lot. 79% find it stimulating and interesting. 超過50%的青少年很喜歡閱讀。79%認為閱讀很有促進作用、很有趣。因此，正確答案為A。
31.答案：B. Novels and stories.
【解析】細節(jié)題。文章中間部分談到讀各類書籍的人數(shù)比例時，提到Over 66% of teens like to read fiction, such as novels and stories. 64% of students listed reading stories about people my own age. That's a favorite topic.超過66%的青少年喜歡讀小說和故事。因此，正確答案為B。
32.答案：A. Listening to music.
【解析】細節(jié)題。文章后部分談到難放棄的活動時，提到一句話“When asked which activity would be the most difficult to give up for a week, 48% said listening to music. TV would be difficult to give up for 25% of those surveyed.” 48%認為一周不碰的活動難舍棄的就是聽音樂，25%認為是看電視。因此正確答案為A。
Questions 33-35 are based on the passage you have just heard.
Passage 3
Thank you for coming, everyone. Today’s presentation will show how we see the development of the motor car in the short to medium term, and that is why we have invited all of you here today. Let’s start with power. It’s clear that petrol-driven engines have no future. Already there are many alternative fuel vehicles on the market, powered by anything from solar power to natural gas. Some independent thinkers have even produced cars that run on vegetable oil. But as we all know, of all these alternative fuel vehicles, the most practical are electric vehicles. Sure, in the past electric vehicles have their problems, namely, a limited driving range, and very few recharging points, which limited their use. Now, however, recent developments in electric vehicle technology mean they can match conventional petrol engines in terms of performance and safety. Let’s not forget that electric vehicles are cleaner. Plus, importantly, the power source is rechargeable, so this does not involve using any valuable resources. Moving on to communications, very soon, cars will be linked to GPS satellites, so they’ll do all the driving for you. What controls remain for the users will be audio-based, so, for example, you’ll just have to say “a bit warmer”, and the air conditioning will adjust automatically. You’ll also be able to receive email, music and movies, all via an internet link. So just type in the destination you want, sit back, sleep, watch your movie, whatever.
Questions 33-35 are based on the passage you have just heard.
33. What is the presentation mainly about?
34. What used to restrict the use of electric vehicles?
35. What does the speaker say about electric vehicles of today?
Section C
My favorite TV show? “The Twilight Zone.” I especially like the episode called “The Printer’s Devil.” It’s about a newspaper editor who’s being driven out of business by a big newspaper syndicate – you know, a group of papers owned by the same people. He is about to commit suicide when he is interrupted by an old man who says his name is Smith. The editor is not only offered 5,000 dollars to pay off his newspaper’s debts, but this Smith character also offers his services for free. It turns out that the guy operates the printing machine with amazing speed, and soon he is turning out newspapers with shocking headlines. The small paper is successful again. The editor is amazed at how quickly Smith gets his stories – only minutes after they happen – but soon he is presented with a contract to sign. Mr. Smith, it seems, is really the devil! The editor is frightened by this news, but he is more frightened by the idea of losing his newspaper, so he agrees to sign. But soon Smith is reporting the news even before it happens – and it’s all terrible – one disaster after another. Anyway, there is a little more to tell, but I don’t want to ruin the story for you. I really like these old episodes of the Twilight Zone, because the stories are fascinating. They are not realistic. But then again, in a way they are, because they deal with human nature. 47. H. lowest
48. J. maximum
49. D. component
50. I. maintain
51. A. allowing
52. G. increasingly
53. B. avoidable
54. K. prevent
55. L. principle
56. C. briefly【解析】
47. 答案：H. lowest
【解析】：
根據(jù)上下文可以判斷需要選擇一個形容詞來修飾risk，根據(jù)句子意思，需要選擇lowest“低的”，句子的意思是：人人都知道怎么步行，并且步行受傷的風險低。因此正確答案為H. lowest。
48. 答案：J. maximum
【解析】：
根據(jù)上下文可以判斷需要選擇一個形容詞來修飾maximum，根據(jù)句子的意思，需要選擇maximum“大的”，句子的意思是：為了從步行中獲得大的收益……。因此正確答案為J. maximum。
49. 答案：D. component
【解析】：
根據(jù)上下文可以判斷需要選擇一個名詞來與important搭配，根據(jù)句意判斷strength training力量訓練應該是physical activity體育活動的一個組成部分，所以要用component“部分、成分”。因此正確答案為D. component。
50. I. maintain
【解析】：
根據(jù)上下文可以判斷需要選擇一個動詞原型與build做并列成分，根據(jù)句意“力量訓練的目的是為了增強和____骨骼和肌肉質(zhì)量”，所以選擇maintain“維持”符合文意。因此正確答案為I. maintain。
51. 答案：A. allowing
【解析】：
根據(jù)上下文可以判斷需要選擇現(xiàn)在分詞引導伴隨狀語，根據(jù)上一句“一般而言，你會想要每周做兩到三次力量訓練”，而這么做會使你在訓練之間有恢復期，所以選allowing“允許，使(可能)”符合文意。因此正確答案為A. allowing。
52. 答案：G. increasingly
【解析】：
根據(jù)上下文可以判斷需要選擇副詞修飾形容詞important，而根據(jù)句子的意思可以得知“隨著年齡的增長，柔韌性和平衡感訓練愈發(fā)重要”，所以increasingly符合文意。因此正確答案為G. increasingly。
53. 答案：B. avoidable
【解析】：
根據(jù)上下文可以判斷需要選擇形容詞作為be動詞are后面的表語，由上文可知經(jīng)常性肌肉緊張和關(guān)節(jié)僵硬，這些是可以通過運動避免的，所以avoidable“可避免的”符合文意。因此正確答案為B. avoidable。
54. 答案：K. prevent
【解析】：
根據(jù)上下文可以判斷需要選擇動詞原形，該句話中的these指代上文的“經(jīng)常性肌肉緊張和關(guān)節(jié)僵硬”，下文中提到“通過讓肌肉更強壯和使關(guān)節(jié)潤滑”，可知動詞應該為prevent“預防，阻止”。因此正確答案為K. prevent。
55. 答案：L. principle
【解析】：
根據(jù)上下文可以判斷需要選擇名詞與general“一般的，大體的”搭配，根據(jù)后文可知選擇principle“原則”。因此正確答案為L. principle。
56. 答案：C. briefly
【解析】：
根據(jù)上下文可以判斷需要選擇副詞來修飾動詞stretch“伸展”，根據(jù)句意“只要身體保持某個姿勢有一定時間了，用反向的姿勢稍微伸展一下身體是很有用的”。可知briefly“短暫地;簡要地”符合文意。因此正確答案為C. briefly。
Section B
Directions: There are 2 passages in this section. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A), B), C) and D). You should decide on the best choice and mark the corresponding letter on Sheet 2 with a single line through the center.
Passage One
Questions 57 to 61 are based on the following passage.
Junk food is everywhere. We’re eating way too much of it. Most of us know what we’re doing and yet we do it anyway.
So here's a suggestion offered by two researchers at the Rand Corporation: Why not take a lesson from alcohol control policies and apply them to where food is sold and how it’s displayed?
"Many policy measures to control obesity (肥胖癥)assume that people consciously and rationally choose what and how much they eat and therefore focus on providing information and more access to healthier foods," note the two researchers.
"In contrast," the researchers continue, "many regulations that don't assume people make rational choices have been successfully applied to control alcohol, a substance -- like food -- of which immoderate consumption leads to serious health problems."
The research references studies of people’s behavior with food and alcohol and results of alcohol restrictions, and then lists five regulations that the researchers think might be promising if applied to junk foods. Among them:
Density restrictions: licenses to sell alcohol aren't handed out unplanned to all comers but are allotted (分配)based on the number of places in an area that already sell alcohol. These make alcohol less easy to get and reduce the number of psychological cues to drink.
Similarly, the researchers say, being presented with junk food stimulates our desire to eat it. So why not limit the density of food outlets, particularly ones that sell food rich in empty calories? And why not limit sale of food in places that aren’t primarily food stores?
Display and sales restrictions: California has a rule prohibiting alcohol displays near the cash registers in gas stations, and in most places you can’t buy alcohol at drive-through facilities. At supermarkets, food companies pay to have their wares in places where they're easily seen. One could remove junk food to the back of the store and ban them from the shelves at checkout lines. The other measures include restricting portion sizes, taxing and prohibiting special price deals for junk foods, and placing warning labels on the products.
注意：此部分試題請在答題卡2上作答。
【總評】這是一篇討論控制垃圾食品消費的議論文。文章介紹了Rand公司兩位研究人員的建議：即借鑒控酒措施的經(jīng)驗，對售賣此類食品的地點和方式進行控制。文中具體介紹了這么做的原因以及一些具體條例。
57. What does the author say about junk food?
A) People should be educated not to eat too much.
B) It is widely consumed despite its ill reputation.
C) Its temptation is too strong for people to resist.
D) It causes more harm than is generally realized.
答案：C . Its temptation is too strong for people to resist.
【解析】推理題。由關(guān)鍵詞Junk food定位至文章第一段。由“Junk food is everywhere. We're eating way too much of it. Most of us know what we're doing and yet we do it anyway.(垃圾食品無處不在，這樣的食品我們吃得實在是太多了，我們大多數(shù)人都知道我們在做什么，但是我們還是在這么做)”可知，垃圾食品對人們的誘惑實在是太強了，以至于人們無法抵擋。選項B中的“ill reputation”在文中沒有提到，所以，正確答案為C。
58. What do the Rand researchers think of many of the policy measures to control obesity?
A) They should be implemented effectively.
B) They provide misleading information.
C) They are based on wrong assumptions.
D) They help people make rational choices.
答案：C. They are based on wrong assumptions.
【解析】推理題。由關(guān)鍵詞policy measures, obesity定位至文章第三段。文中提到“Many policy measures to control obesity (肥胖癥)assume that people consciously and rationally choose what and how much they eat (很多控制肥胖癥的政策都是假定人們能夠有意識、理智地選擇吃什么、吃多少)”，而第四段中進一步提到“In contrast… many regulations that don't assume people make rational choices have been successfully applied to control alcohol(那些沒有假定人們會作出理智選擇的規(guī)章條例在控酒方面取得了成功)”。由此可以推知，很多控制肥胖癥的政策措施都是基于錯誤的假設(shè)前提的，所以，正確答案為C。
59. Why do policymakers of alcohol control place density restrictions?
A) Few people are able to resist alcohol’s temptations.
B) There are already too many stores selling alcohol.
C) Drinking strong alcohol can cause social problems.
D) Easy access leads to customers' over-consumption.
答案：D. Easy access leads to customers' over-consumption.
【解析】推理題。由關(guān)鍵詞density restrictions，obesity定位至文章倒數(shù)第三段。由“These(即density restrictions) make alcohol less easy to get and reduce the number of psychological cues to drink.”可知，因為購買的途徑很簡單的話會導致消費者過度消費。所以要頒布這樣一項限制措施，就是為了減少人們購買酒類飲品的數(shù)量。所以，正確答案為D。
60. What is the purpose of California’s rule about alcohol display in gas stations?
A) To effectively limit the density of alcohol outlets.
B) To help drivers to give up the habit of drinking.
C) To prevent possible traffic jams in nearby areas.
D) To get alcohol out of drivers’ immediate sight.
答案：D. To get alcohol out of drivers’ immediate sight.
【解析】推理題。由關(guān)鍵詞California定位至文章后一段。Display and sales restrictions: California has a rule prohibiting alcohol displays near the cash registers in gas stations, and in most places you can’t buy alcohol at drive-through facilities. At supermarkets, food companies pay to have their wares in places where they're easily seen. One could remove junk food to the back of the store and ban them from the shelves at checkout lines.關(guān)鍵詞display，由此可知主要強調(diào)要把垃圾食品淡出人們的視線。所以，正確答案為D。
61. What is the general guideline the Rand researchers suggest about junk food control?
A) Guiding people to make rational choices about food.
B) Enhancing people’s awareness of their own health.
C) Borrowing ideas from alcohol control measures.
D. Resorting to economic, legal and psychological means
答案：C. Borrowing ideas from alcohol control measures.
【解析】細節(jié)題。由關(guān)鍵詞Rand researchers定位到第二段。文中提到“So here's a suggestion offered by two researchers at the Rand Corporation: Why not take a lesson from alcohol control policies and apply them to where food is sold and how it's displayed? take a lesson即borrow ideas，由此可知，Rand公司的研究人員建議借鑒控酒措施的經(jīng)驗，所以，正確答案為C。
Section B Passage 2
【總評】本文為我們分析了柯達公司雖然看到了市場前景，但是并沒有在戰(zhàn)略上把握機會，等意識到錯誤時，已經(jīng)為時已晚，并終走向衰敗。對于一出生就接觸各種數(shù)碼產(chǎn)品的考生來說，柯達也許是個并不熟悉的企業(yè)，這或許會對閱讀帶來一定影響。而且本文也有不少商務(wù)用語，如strategy(戰(zhàn)略，策略)、sponsorship(贊助)，及一些關(guān)鍵詞如anticipate(預期、預計)等，難度并不算小。所以平時對于詞匯的積累是快速理解閱讀內(nèi)容的關(guān)鍵。
62. B. It's approaching its downfall.
【解析】細節(jié)題。從全文第一句中的bankruptcy (破產(chǎn)) 以及第二段第一句Although many attribute Kodak's downfall to "complacency"... 可知柯達已經(jīng)衰落了。所以正確答案為B。
根據(jù)第全文第一句…a sad, though not unexpected turning point… 可知柯達的衰敗，是早有預期的，而不是突然的，排除答案A. It went bankrupt all of a sudden;
根據(jù)第一段后一句... but ultimately failed to adapt to the digital revolution可知柯達終沒有適應數(shù)字革命，排除答案C. It initiated the digital revolution in the film industry;
根據(jù)第一段內(nèi)容，dominate用的是過去分詞形式，即柯達在膠卷市場占主導地位是過去的事實，而非現(xiàn)今，排除答案D. It is playing the dominant role in the film market.
63. A. To show its early attempt to reinvent itself.
【解析】推理題?？逻_發(fā)明第一臺數(shù)碼相機的例子出現(xiàn)在第二段，該段一開始指出很多人將柯達的衰敗歸結(jié)于柯達的自滿，但是這個解釋并沒有承認柯達在自我改造上做出的努力。接下來作者用柯達發(fā)明了第一臺數(shù)碼相機來例證柯達在reinvent上的嘗試。所以正確答案為A。
答案C. To show its quick adaptation to the digital revolution.與第一段后一句ultimately failed to adapt to the digital revolution. 相沖突，且發(fā)明了第一臺數(shù)碼相機并不足以說明其順應了數(shù)碼革命。
64. D. They are deeply stuck in their glorious past.
【解析】細節(jié)題。根據(jù)題干關(guān)鍵詞large companies和switch定位到第四段后一句Large companies have a difficult time switching to new markets because there is a temptation to put existing assets into the new businesses. 根據(jù)此句可知，大公司不能進入新市場的原因是他們在開創(chuàng)新業(yè)務(wù)的過程中，依然不愿放棄現(xiàn)有的優(yōu)勢。接來下第五段用柯達的事例繼續(xù)闡釋了這句話的含義，即 too rooted in the successes of the past for it to make the clean break necessary to fully embrace the future，沉溺于過去的輝煌，而不能完全擁抱未來。所以正確答案為D. They are deeply stuck in their glorious past.
65. A. A burden.
【解析】細節(jié)題。根據(jù)第五段后一句話Their history was so important to them. Now their history has become a liability.可知柯達的歷史已成自身發(fā)展的負擔。burden是對liability的同義轉(zhuǎn)換。所以正確答案為A。
66. C. Its refusal to sponsor the 1984 Olympics.
【解析】細節(jié)題。后一段第一句說柯達在過去幾十年間的衰敗是戲劇性的。之后通過一個個例子來舉例說明。從文中Kodak’s decision not to pursue the role of official film for the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics was a major miscalculation.可知柯達犯的主要錯誤是沒有贊助1984年的奧林匹克。而對手富士拿到了競標，并由此贏得了市場上的永久立足點。所以正確答案為C。 Whether you think you need daytime rest or not, picking up a nap habit—or continuing to make time for one—is a smart, healthy move. Consider the evidence: The Mayo Clinic says naps promote relaxation, reduced fatigue, better mood and alertness, and a sharper-working mind. A 2008 British study found that compared to getting more nighttime sleep or guzzling caffeine, a mid-day nap was the best way to cope with the mid-afternoon slump.
According to the Harvard Health Letter, several studies have shown that people remember new information better when they take a nap shortly after learning it. And, most incredibly, a 2007 study of nearly 24,000 Greek adults in the Archives of Internal Medicine found that people who napped regularly had a 37 percent reduced risk of dying from heart disease compared to people who didn’t nap.
Of course, napping isn’t right for everyone. If you’re prone to insomnia, naps that are too long or taken too late in the day can interfere with your ability to fall or stay asleep at night. Also, people with certain sleep disorders, like sleep apnea or narcolepsy, may feel more tired if they take a nap than if they don’t.
But for most, naps can make you feel sharper and happier. Naps provide different benefits depending on how long they are, says MentalFloss.com. A 20-minute nap will boost alertness and concentration; a 90-minute snooze can enhance creativity.
According to Prevention.com, you experience a natural dip in body temperature between 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. A power nap at this time can boost alertness for several hours and, for most people, shouldn’t affect being able to fall asleep at night.
Pick a dark, cozy place that’s not too warm or too chilly. Prevention.com recommends napping on the couch instead of in bed, so you’re less tempted to snooze for too long.
Surprisingly, the best place to crash may be a hammock if you have one. A Swiss study published last year found that people fell asleep faster and had deeper sleep when they napped in a hammock than in a bed. That same rocking motion that lulls babies to sleep works wonders for grown-ups too.
點評：本篇完形填空摘自Read’s Digest， 再次體現(xiàn)了四六級考試頻繁使用外刊素材的特點。
本篇文章主要講述了睡午覺的好處。不管你是否覺得有睡午覺的必要，養(yǎng)成這樣的習慣可以讓你有效對抗下午的困頓。但是，睡午覺也未必適合每個人。如果你本身已經(jīng)有失眠的問題，睡午覺會讓你晚上更難入睡。
除了通過上下文理解才能得出答案的題目之外，仍然考察了一些語法點。比如第69題，A 2008 British study found that compared to getting more nighttime sleep, a mid-day nap was the best way to cope __69___ the mid-afternoon sleepiness. 這里明顯考察的就是詞組cope with.表示處理、應對。
再比如第73題，And most incredibly, a 2007 study of nearly 24,000 Greek adults in the Archives of Internal Medicine found that people who napped regularly had a 37% reduced risk of dying __73__ heart disease ……這里也非常明顯的考察了詞組die from
同時也考察了對動詞詞義的辨析。例如第77題，A 20-minute nap will boost alertness and concentration; a 90-minute snooze will __77___creativity.
選項包括了enlarge, engage, enhance 和enlighten. 根據(jù)前半句話的含義可知，20分鐘午睡可以提高專注度，那么90分鐘的午睡就更應該對創(chuàng)造力有益了。通過對4個選項的分析，只有enhance能夠表達這個意思。此處除了要搞清楚4個選項本身的含義外，還要注意運用上下文來進行終判斷。
總體來說，整篇文章難度并不大，也沒有出現(xiàn)過于生僻的表述方式。只要能夠清楚辨析選項，熟悉搭配，并且充分理解上下文，就能夠順利完成本篇完形填空。 87. Although only in her teens, my sister is looking forward to_________________(獨自去海外學習).
【參考答案】：87. studying abroad by herself
88. It's true that we are not always going to succeed in our ventures,_______________(即使我們投入時間和金錢).
【參考答案】：88. even if we invest time and money in them
89. The old couple hoped that their son________________(將不辜負他們的期望).
【參考答案】：89. would live up to their expectations
90. So hardly_________________(他在車禍中受傷)that he had to stay in the hospital for a whole year.
【參考答案】：90. had he been injured in the traffic accident
91. Nowadays, some people still have trouble________________(從網(wǎng)上獲取信息).
【參考答案】：91.obtainning information from the internet