2013年6月四级英语真题与听力原文及答案解析完整版

2013年6⽉⼤学英语四级考试真题（标准卷）Total score: 710 Total time allowed: 125 minutes

特注：2013年6⽉⼤学四级考试采⽤多题多卷形式，本试卷含两套写作题，考⽣可以任选其⼀。Part I Writing (多题多卷写作题1) (30 minutes)

Directions:For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay. You should start your essay with a brief

description of the picture and then express your views on the importance of doing small things before undertaking somethingbig. You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.

Part I Writing (多题多卷写作题2) (30 minutes)

Directions:For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay. You should start your essay with a brief

description of the picture and then express your views on the importance of reading literature. You should write at least 120words but no more than 180 words.

Part II Reading Comprehension (Skimming and Scanning) (15 minutes) Directions:In this part, you will have 15 minutes to goover the passage quickly and answer the questions on Answer Sheet 1. For questions 1-7, choose the best answer from thefour choices marked A), B), C) and D). For questions 8-10, complete the sentences with the information given in the passage.Can Digital Textbook Truly Replace the Print Kind?

The shortcomings of traditional print edition textbooks are obvious: For starters they’re heavy, with the average physicstextbook weighing 3.6 pounds. They’re also expensive, especially when you factor in the average college student’s limitedbudget, typically costing hundre ds of dollars every semester.

But the worst part is that print version of textbooks are constantly undergoing revisions. Many professors require that theirstudents use only the latest versions in the classroom, essentially rendering older texts unusable. For students, it meansthey’re basically stuck with a four pound paper-weight that they can’t sell back.

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 li ke a mirage（幻影）in the distance, more like a hazy（模糊的）dream than an actual reality.Imagine the promise: Carrying all your textbooks in a 1.3 pound iPad? It sounds almost too good to be true.

But there are a few pilot schools already making the transition（过渡）over to digital books. Universities like Cornell andBrown have jumped onboard. And one medical program at the University of California, Irvine, gave their entire class iPadswith which to download textbooks just last year.But not all were eager to jump aboard.

“People were tired of using the iPad textbook besides using it for reading,” says Kalpit Shah, who will be going into his

second year at Irvine’s medical program this fall. “They weren’t using it as a source of communication because they couldn’tread or write in it. So a third of the people in my program were using the iPad in class to take notes, the other third were usinglaptops and the last third were using paper and pencil.”

The reason it hasn’t caught on yet, he tells me, is that the fun ctionality of e-edition textbooks is incredibly limited, and somestudents just aren’t motivated to learn new study behavior.

But a new application called Inkling might change all that. The company just released an updated version last week, and it’llbe utilized in over 50 undergraduate and graduate classrooms this coming school year.

“Digital textbooks are not going to catch on,” says Inkling CEO Matt Maclnnis as he’s giving me a demo（演⽰）over coffee.“What I mean by that is the current perspective of th e digital textbook is it’s an exact copy of the print book. There’s CourseSmart, etc., these guys who take any image of the page and put it on a screen. If that’s how we’re defining digital textbooks,there’s no hope of that becoming a mainstream product.”

He calls Inkling a platform for publishers to build rich multimedia content from the ground up, with a heavy emphasis on real-world functionality. The traditional textbook merely serves as a skeleton.

At first glance Inkling is an impressive experience. After swiping（敲击）into the iPad app (应⽤软件), which you can get forfree here, he opens up a few different types of textbooks.

Up first is a chemistry book. The boot time is pretty fast, and he navigates through (浏览) a

few chapters before swiping into a fully rendered 3D molecule that can be spun around to view its various building blocks.“Publishers give us all of the source media, artwork, videos,” he says, “We help them think through how to actually buildsomething for this platform.”

Next he pulls u p a music composition textbook, complete with playable demos. It’s a learning experience that attacks youfrom multiple sensory directions. It’s clear why this would be something a music major would love.But the most exciting part about Inkling, to me, is its notation（批注）system. Here’s how it works!

When you purchase a used print book, it comes with its previous owner’s highlights and notes in the margins. It uses theexperience of someone who already went through the class to help improve your reading (how much you trust each notationis obviously up to you).

But with lnkling, you can highlight a piece of content and make notes. Here’s where things get interesting, though: If a

particularly important passage is highlighted by multiple lnkling users, that information is stored on the cloud and is availablefor anyone reading the same textbook to come across. That means users have access to notes from not only their classmatesand Facebook friends, but anyone who purchased the book across the country. The best comments are then sorteddemocratically by a voting system, meaning that your social learning experience is shared with the best and brightestthinkers.

As a bonus, professors can even chime in (插话) on discussions. They’ll be able to answer the questions of students who arein their class directly via the interactive book.

Of course, Inkling addresses several of the other shortcomings in traditional print as well. Textbook versions are constanlyupdated, motivating publishers by minimizing production costs (the big ones like McGraw-Hill are already onboard).

Furthermore, students will be able to purchase sections of the text instead of buying the whole thing, with individual chapterscosting as little as $2.99.There are, however, challenges.

“It takes efforts to build each book,” Maclnnis tells me. And it’s clear why.

Each interactive textbook is a media-heavy experience built from the ground up, and you can tell that it takes a respectableamount of manpower to put together each one.

For now the app is also iPad-exclusive, and though a few of these educational institutions are giving the hardware away forfree, for other students who don’t have such a luxury it’s an added layer of cost — and an expensive one at that.

But this much is clear. The traditional textbook model is and has been broken for quite some time. 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 thenext few years.

However the solution to any problem begins with a step in a direction. And at least for now, that hazy mirage in the distance?A little more tangible (可触摸的), a little less of a dream.

1. The biggest problem with traditional print textbooks is that _____. A)A) they are not reused once a new edition comes outB) they cost hundreds of dollars every semesterC) they are too heavy to carry aroundD) they take a longer time to revise

2. What does the author say about digital textbooks?A) It’s not likely t hey will replace traditional textbooks.B) They haven’t fixed all the shortcomings of print books.C) Very few of them are available in the market.D) Many people still have difficulty using them.

3. According to Kalpit Shah, some students still use paper and pencil because _____.A) they find it troublesome to take notes with an iPadB) they are unwilling to change their study behaviorC) they have get tired of reading on the iPadD) they are not used to reading on the screen

4. Inkling CEO Matt Maclnnis explains that the problem with Course Smart’s current digital textbooks is that _____.A) they have to be revised repeatedlyB) they are inconvenient to use in class

C) they are different from most mainstream productsD) they are no more than print versions put on a screen

5. Matt Maclnnis describes the updated version of lnkling as _____.A) a good example of the mainstream productsB) a marvelous product of many creative ideasC) a platform for building multimedia contentD) a mere skeleton of traditional textbooks

6. The author is most excited about lnkling’s notation system because one can_____.A) share his learning experience with the best and brightest thinkersB) participate in discussions with classmates and Facebook friendsC) vote for the best learners democraticallyD) store information on the cloud

7. One additional advantage of the interactive digital textbook is that _____.A) students can switch to different discussions at any pointB) students can download relevant critical commentsC) professors can join in students’ online discussions

D) professors can give prompt feedback to students’ homework

8. One of the challenges to build an interactive digital textbook from the ground up is that is takesa great deal of _____.

9. One problem for students to replace traditional textbooks with interactive digital ones is the high ______ of the hardware.10. According to the author, whether digital textbooks will catch on still _____.Part III Listening Comprehension (35 minutes)

Section A

Directions:In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long conversations. At the end of each conversation, oneor 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), anddecide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre.11. A) Children should be taught to be more careful.B) Children shouldn’t drink so much orange juice.C) There is no need for the man to make such a fuss.D) Timmy should learn to do things in the right way.12. A) Fitness training. B) The new job offer.

C) Computer programming. D) Directorship of the club.

13. A) He needs to buy a new sweater. B) He has got to save on fuel bills.C) The fuel price has skyrocketed. D) The hea ting system doesn’t work.14. A) Committing theft. B) Taking pictures.C) Window shopping. D) Posing for the camera.

15. A) She is taking some medicine. B) She has not seen a doctor yet.

C) She does not trust the man’s advice. D) She has almost recovered from the cough.16. A) Pamela’s report is not finished as scheduled.B) Pamela has a habit of doing things in a hurry.C) Pamela is not good at writing research papers.D) Pamela’s mistakes could have been avoided.17. A) In the left-luggage office. B) At the hotel reception.C) In a hotel room. D) At an airport.

18. A) She was an excellent student at college. B) She works in the entertainment business.C) She is fond of telling stories in her speech. D) She is good at conveying her message.Questions 19 to 21 are based on the conversation you have just heard.19. A) Arranging the woman’s appointment with Mr. Romero.B) Fixing the time for the designer’s latest fashion show.C) Talking about an important gathering on Tuesday.D) Preparing for the filming on Monday morning.20. A) Her travel to Japan.B) The awards ceremony.

C) The proper hairstyle for her new role.D) When to start the makeup session.21. A) He is Mr. Romero’s agent.B) He is an entertainment journalist.C) He is the woman’s assistant.

D) He is a famous movie star.

Questions 22 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.22. A) Make an appointment for an interview.B) Send in an application letter.C) Fill in an application form.

D) Make a brief self-introduction on the phone.

23. A) Someone having a college degree in advertising.B) Someone experienced in business management.C) Someone ready to take on more responsibilities.D) Someone willing to work beyond regular hours.24. A) Travel opportunities.B) Handsome pay.C) Prospects for promotion.D) Flexible working hours.

25. A) It depends on the working hours.B) It’s about 500 pound a week.

C) It will be set by the Human Resources.D) It is to be negotiated.Section B

Directions:In this section you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. Both thepassage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from thefour choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through thecentre.Passage One

Questions 26 to 29 are based on the passage you have just heard.26. A) To give customers a wider range of choices.B) To make shoppers see as many items as possible.C) To supply as many varieties of goods as it can.D) To give space for more profitable products.27. A) On the top shelves.B) On the bottom shelves.C) On easily accessible shelves.D) On clearly marked shelves.

28. A) Many of them buy things on impulse.B) A few of them are fathers with babies.C) A majority of them are young couples.D) Over 60% of them make shopping lists.

29. A) Sales assistants promoting high margin goods.B) Sales assistants following customers around.C) Customers competing for good bargains.D) Customers losing all sense of time.Passage Two

Questions 30 to 32 are based on the passage you have just heard.30. A) Teaching mathematics at a school.B) Doing research in an institute.C) Studying for a college degree.D) Working in a high-tech company.

31. A) He studied the designs of various choices.B) He did experiments to different materials.C) He bought an alarm clock with a pig face.D) He asked different people for their opinions.32. A) Its automatic mechanism.B) Its manufacturing pattern.C) Its way of waking people up.D) Its funny-looking pig face.

Questions 33 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard.33. A) It’s often caused by a change of circumstances.B) It usually doesn’t require any special attention.C) It usually appears all of a sudden.D) It usually lasts for several years.34. A) They can’t mix w ell with others.B) They emotionally receive their friends.C) They depend severely on family members.D) They share similar interests with friends.35. A) They lack consistent support from peers.B) They doubt their own popularity.C) They were born psychologically weak.D) They focus too much attention on themselves.Section C

Directions:In this section, you will hear a passage three times. When the passage is read for the first time, you should listencarefully for its general idea. When the passage is read for the second time, you are required to fill in the blanks numberedfrom 36 to 43 with the exact words you have just heard. For blanks numbered from 44 to 46 you are required to fill in themissing information. For these blanks you can either use the exact words you have just heard or write down the main pointsin your own words. Finally when the passage is read for the third time, you should check what you have written.

There was a time when any personal information that was gathered about us was typed on a piece of paper and (36)________ away in a file cabinet. It could remain there for years and, often (37) ________, never reach the outside world.Things have done a complete about-face since then. (38) ________ for the change has been the astonishingly (39)________ development in recent years of the computer. Today, any data that is

(40) ________ about us in one place or another — and for one reason or another — can be stored in a computer bank. It canthen be easily passed to other computer banks. They are owned by (41) ________ and by private businesses and

corporations, lending (42) ________, direct mailing and telemarketing firms, credit bureaus, credit card companies, andgovernment (43) ________ at the local, state, and federal level.

A growing number of Americans are seeing the accumulation and distribution of computerized date as a frightening invasionof their privacy. (44) ___________ _________________________________________________________ as the computerbecomes

increasingly efficient, easier to operate, and less costly to purchase and maintain. In 1970, a national survey showed that (45)___________________________________________________ _________________. Seven years later, 47 percentexpressed the same worry. (46) ____________ ________________________________________________________.Part IV Reading Comprehension (Reading in Depth) (25 minutes)Section A

Directions:In this section, there is a passage with ten blanks. You are required to select one word for each blank from a list ofchoices given in a word bank following the passage. Read the passage through carefully before making your choices. Eachchoice in the bank is identified by a letter. Please mark the corresponding letter for each item on Answer Sheet 2 with asingle line through the centre. You may not use any of the words in the bank more than once.Questions 47 to 56 are based on the following passage.

Walking, if you do it vigorously enough, is the overall best exercise for regular physical activity. It requires no equipment,everyone knows how to do it and it carries the 47 risk of injury. The human body is designed to walk. You can walk in parksor along a river or in your neighborhood. To get 48 benefit from walking, aim for 45 minutes a day, an average of five days aweek.

Strength training is another important 49 of physical activity. Its purpose is to build and 50 bone and muscle mass, both ofwhich shrink with age. In general, you will want to do strength training two or three days a week, 51 recovery days betweensessions.

Finally, flexibility and balance training are 52 important as the body ages. Aches and pains are high on the list of complaintsin old age. The result of constant muscle tension and stiffness of joints, many of them are 53 , and simple flexibility trainingcan these by making muscles stronger and keeping joints lubricated (润滑). Some of this you do whenever you stretch. Ifyou watch dogs and cats, you’ll get an idea of how natural it is. The g eneral 55 is simple: whenever the body has been inone position for a while, it is good to 56 stretch it in an opposite position.A) allowing F) helping K) preventB) avoidable G) increasingly L) principleC) briefly H) lowest M) provokeD) component I) maintain N) seriouslyE) determined J) maximum O) topicSection B

Directions: There are 2 passages in this section. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements. Foreach of them there are four choices marked A), B), C) and D). You should decide on the best choice and mark thecorresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2with a single line through the centre.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 controlpolicies and apply them to where food is sold and how it’s displayed?

“Many policy measures to control obesity（肥胖症）assume that people consciously and rationally choose what and howmuch they eat and therefore focus on providing information and mor e access to healthier foods,” note the two researchers.“In contrast,” the researchers continue, “many regulations that don’t assume people make rational choices have beensuccessfully applied to control alcohol, a substance — like food — of which immoder ate consumption leads to serioushealth problems.”

The research references studies of people’s behavior with food and alcohol and results of alcohol restrictions, and then listsfive 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 thenumber of places in an area that already sell alcohol. These make alcohol less easy to get and reduce the number ofpsychological cues to drink.

Similarly, the researchers say, being presented with junk food stimulates our desire to eat it. So why not limit the density offood outlets, particularly ones that sell food rich in empty calories? And why not limit sa le of food in places that aren’tprimarily food stores?

Display and sales restrictions: California has a rule prohibiting alcohol displays near the cash registers in gas stations, and inmost places you can’t buy alcohol at drive-through facilities. At su permarkets, food companies pay to have their wares inplaces 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.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.

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.

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.

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.

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.Passage Two

Questions 62 to 66 are based on the following passage.

Kodak’s decision to file for bankruptcy（破产）protection is a sad, though not unexpected, turning point for a leading

American corporation that pioneered consumer photography and dominated the film market for decades, but ultimately failedto adapt to the digital revolution.

Although many attribute Kodak’s downfall to “complacency(⾃满) ,” that explanation doesn’t acknow-ledge the lengths towhich the company went to reinvent itself. Decades ago, Kodak anticipated that digital photography would overtake film —and in fact, Kodak invented the first digital camera in 1975 — but in a fateful decision, the company chose to shelf its newdiscovery to focus on its traditional film business.

It wasn’t that Kodak was blin d to the future, said Rebecca Henderson, a professor at Harvard Business School, but ratherthat it failed to execute on a strategy to confront it. By the time the company realized its mistake, it was too late.

Kodak is an example of a firm that was very much aware that they had to adapt, and spent a lot of money trying to do so, butultimately failed. Large companies have a difficult time switching into new markets because there is a temptation to putexisting assets into the new businesses.

Although Kodak anticipated the inevitable rise of digital photography, its corporate（企业的）culture was too rooted in thesuccesses of the past for it to make the clean break necessary to fully embrace the future. They were a company stuck intime. Their history was so important to them. Now their history has become a liability.

Kodak’s downfall over the last several decades was dramatic. In 1976, the company commanded 90% of the market forphotographic film and 85% of the market for cameras. But the 1980s brought new competition from Japanese film companyFuji Photo, which undermined Kodak by offering lower prices for film and photo supplies. Kodak’s decision not to pursue therole of official film for the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics was a major miscalculation. The bid went instead to Fuji, whichexploited its sponsorship to win a permanent foothold in the marketplace.62. What do we learn about Kodak?A) It went bankrupt all of a sudden.B) It is approaching its downfall.

C) It initiated the digital revolution in the film industry.D) It is playing a dominant role in the film market.

63. Why does the author mention Kodak’s invention of the first digital camera?A) To show its early attempt to reinvent itself.B) To show its effort to overcome complacency.C) To show its quick adaptation to the digital revolution.D) To show its will to compete with Japan’s Fuji photo.

. Why do large companies have difficulty switching to new markets?A) They find it costly to give up their existing assets.B) They tend to be slow in confronting new challenges.C) They are unwilling to invest in new technology.D) They are deeply stuck in their glorious past.

65. What does the author say Kodak’s history has become?A) A burden.B) A mirror.C) A joke.D) A challenge.

66. What was Kodak’s fatal mistake?A) Its blind faith in traditional photography.B) Its failure to see Fuji photo’s emergence.C) Its refusal to sponsor the 1984 Olympics.D) Its overconfidence in its corporate culture.Part V Cloze (15 minutes)

Directions:There are 20 blanks in the following passage. For each blank there are four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Youshould choose the ONE that best fits into the passage. Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 with a singleline through the centre.

Whether you think you need daytime rest or not, picking up a nap（午睡）habit is a smart, healthy move. The Mayo Clinicsays naps 67 relaxation, better mood and alertness, and a sharper working 68 . A 2008 British study found that compared togetting more nighttime sleep, a mid-day nap was the best way to cope 69 the mid-afternoon sleepiness.

According to the Harvard Health Letter, several studies have shown that people 70 new information better when they take anap shortly after learning it. And, most 71 , a 2007 study of nearly 24,000 Greek adults in the Archives of Internal Medicinefound that people who napped 72 had a 37 percent reduced risk of dying 73 heart disease compared to people who didn’tnap.

Of course, napping isn’t74 for everyone. If you’re suffering from inability to sleep, naps that are too long or taken too late inthe day can 75 with your ability to fall or stay asleep at night.

But for most, naps can make you feel sharper and happier. Naps provide different benefits 76 on how long they are. A 20-minute nap will boost alertness and concentration; a 90-minute snooze （⼩睡）can 77 creativity.

According to http://www.doczj.com/doc/c04b251a453610661ed9f49b.html , you 78 a natural dip in body temperature 79 1p.m. and 3 p.m. A short nap at this time can boost alertness 80 several hours and, for most people, shouldn’t81 being able tofall asleep at night.

Pick a dark, cozy place that’s not too warm or too chilly. http://www.doczj.com/doc/c04b251a453610661ed9f49b.html 82snapping

on the couch instead of in bed, so you’re less83 to snooze for too long.

Surprisingly, the best place to take a nap may be a hammock（吊床）if you have one. A Swiss study 84 last year found thatpeople fell asleep faster and had deeper sleep when they napped in a hammock than in a bed. That same rocking 85 thatputs babies to sleep works 86 for grown-ups, too.67. A) enforce B) promote C) operate D) support68. A) feeling B) frame C) sense D) mind69. A) with B) aside C) about D) upon

70. A) remark B) consider C) remember D) concern71. A) reportedly B) incredibly C) constantly D) frankly72. A) regularly B) enormously C) heavily D) strongly73. A) off B) under C) against D) from

74. A) exact B) correct C) right D) precise

75. A) influence B) eliminate C) compete D) interfere76. A) focusing B) depending C) relying D) basing77. A) enlarge B) engage C) enhance D) enlighten78. A) explore B) experience C) exercise D) execute79. A) between B) amidst C) among D) besides80. A) of B) beyond C) during D) for

81. A) produce B) dispose C) affect D) hasten

82. A) illustrates B) decides C) predicts D) recommends83. A) inclined B) involved C) adopted D) attracted

84. A) pronounced B) published C) discovered D) cultivated85. A) mood B) model C) motion D) motive86. A) wonders B) passions C) mystery D) pleasurePart VI Translation (5 minutes)

Directions:Complete the sentences by translating into English the Chinese given in brackets. Please write you translation onAnswer Sheet 2.

87. Although only in her teens, my sister is looking forward to _________________（独⾃去海外学习).

88. It’s true that we are not always going to succeed in our ventures, _______________（即使我们投⼊时间和⾦钱).. The old couple hoped that their son ________________（将不辜负他们的期望).

90. So badly _________________(他在车祸中受伤)that he had to stay in the hospital for a whole year.91. Nowadays, some people still have trouble ________________（从⽹上获取信息).2013年6⽉英语四(与前⾯真题完全⼀致的)1. A. they are not rescued once a new edition comes out2. 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 screen5. C. a platform for building multimedia content

6. A. share his learning experience with the best and brightest thinkers7. C. professors can join in students’ online discussions8. manpower to put together each one9. cost

10. remains to be seen【整体点评】

这是⼀篇讨论电⼦课本能否取代纸质课本的议论⽂。电⼦书在现在社会已逐渐推⼴，因此，该话题对于考⽣⽽⾔并不陌⽣。⽂章通过对⽐，电⼦课本和纸质课本的优劣，最后，得出结论：电⼦课本未来能否取代纸质课本仍然是⼀个未知数。⽂章整体脉络清晰，论点鲜明。考⽣只要依照⽂章顺序，按图索骥，答对本篇阅读中的题⽬还是相对容易的。【逐题细评】

1. 答案：A. they are not rescued once a new edition comes out

解析：【细节题】。由关键词the biggest problem 定位⾄⽂章第⼆段⾸句。由“But the worst part is that print editions oftextbooks are constantly undergoing revisions.”可知，纸质版课本最⼤的问题是经常修订，因此，正确答案为A。2. 答案：B. They haven’t fixed all the shortcomings of print books.

解析：【细节题】。由第三段“Which is why digital textbooks, if they live up to their promise, could help ease many of theseshortcomings. But till now, they’ve been something like a mirage (幻影) in the distance,”可知，电⼦课本没能解决纸质书的所有问题。因此，正确答案为B。

3. 答案：A. they find it troublesome to take notes with an iPad.

解析：【细节题】。由Kalpit Shah定位到第五段。由“They weren’t using it as a source of communication because theycouldn’t read or write in it.”可知，他们不使⽤电⼦书，是因为他们不能⽤电⼦书进⾏读写，因此，正确答案为A。4. 答案：D. they are no more than print versions put on a screen

解析：【细节题】。由Inkling CEO Matt Maclnnis 定位到第九段。由“What I mean by that is the current perspective of thedigital textbook is it’s an exact copy of the print book. There’s Course Smart, etc., these guys who take an image of the pageand put it on a screen.”可知，Course Smart现在的电⼦课本只是对纸质课本的复制，因此，正确答案为D。5. 答案：C. a platform for building multimedia content

解析：【细节题】。由第⼗段⾸句“He calls Inkling a platform for publishers to build rich multimedia content from the groundup, with a heavy emphasis on real-world functionality.”可知，Matt Maclnnis 认为，Inkling是为出版商搭建丰富的多媒体资源的⼀个平台，因此，正确答案为C。

6. 答案：A. share his learning experience with the best and brightest thinkers

解析：【细节题】。由第14段⾸句“But the most exciting part about Inkling，to me，is its notation (批注)system.”和第16段最后⼀句“The best comments are then sorted democratically by a voting system, meaning that your social learning experienceis shared with the best and brightest thinkers.”，可知，最令作者兴奋的是，它的批注系统可以让⽤户与最优秀的⼈分享学习经验，因此，正确答案为A。

7. 答案：C. professors can join in students’ online discussions

解析：【细节题】。由第17段⾸句，“As a bonus, professors can even chime in (插话) on discussions.”可知，作为⼀项福利，教授们可以参与学⽣们的晚上讨论，因此，正确答案为C。8.答案：manpower to put together each one

解析：【细节题】。由第21段“Each interactive textbook is a media-heavy experience built from the ground up, and you cantell that it takes a respectable amount of manpower to put together each one.”可知，因此，答案为manpower to put togethereach one。9.答案：cost

解析：【细节题】。由第22段“For now the app is also iPad-exclusive, and though a few of these educational institutions aregiving the hardware away for free, for other students who don’t have such a luxury it，s an added layer of cost and anexpensive one at that”可知，因此，答案为cost。10. 答案：remains to be seen

解析：【细节题】。由23段“Whether digitally interactive ones like Inkling actually take off or not remains to be seen, and weprobably won’t have a definite answer for the next few years.”可知，因此，答案为remains to be seen。Part III Listening ComprehensionSection A

Directions: In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long conversations. At the end of each conversation, oneor 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), anddecide 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?长对话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 timebecause 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 Ilike 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 andnumbers 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?【总评】

这是⼀篇以⾯试为场景的听⼒对话。与采访类对话相似的是，发问者的问题往往是题⽬定位的关键点，⽽被采访者的回答往往是题⽬的答案。所以，对于考⽣来说，根据题⼲信息，准确定位是解题的关键。19. B. He worked at the Brownstone Company for several years.

【解析】细节题。根据题⼲关键词working experience可定位⾄Can you tell me something about your experience in this kindof work? 根据男⼠的回答可知，他曾在Brownstone Company⼯作了很多年。因此，正确答案为B。20. D. He prefers a full-time job with more responsibility.

【解析】细节题。根据题⼲关键词leave his present job可定位⾄Tell me, why do you want to leave your present job? 根据男⼠的回答可知，他想要⼀份全职的⼯作。因此，正确答案为D。21. A. Travel.

【解析】细节题。根据题⼲关键词interested in可定位⾄Could you please tell me about your special skills and interests? 根据男⼠的回答可知，他喜欢旅游。因此，正确答案为A。22. C. When he will be informed about his application.

【解析】细节题。根据题⼲可定位⾄would you like to ask me any questions? 根据男⼠的回答可知，男⼠想知道的是何时通知⾯试结果。因此，正确答案为C。长对话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 sayabout 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 thephone 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 littlecompany'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?

【总评】这是⼀段夫妇间的⽇常对话。丈夫出差归来，对话前半部分谈论双⽅的近况，后半部分则将话题转移到公司的商业项⽬上。考⽣解题的关键在于，抓住对话中的提⽰词，定位或推测答案。23. B. She is pregnant.

【解析】推测题。根据对话前半段的提⽰信息，如what they say about pregnant women really is true.及Father has told all hisbusiness friends the good news about the baby. 可推测出，Lisa 怀孕了。因此，正确答案为B。24. A. He works as a sales manager.

【解析】细节题。根据⼥⼠说的That's because we have a wonderful sales manager —— you. 可知，男⼠是⼀个salesmanager。因此，正确答案是A。

25. D. It is in urgent need of further development.

【解析】细节题。根据题⼲关键词his company可定位⾄最后⼀轮对话。根据男⼠所说的Our little company's in danger. Weare out of date. We need to expand.可知，公司需要扩张，further development 是对expand的同义置换。因此，正确答案是D。Section BPassage 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 toclean the 72 foot curbside that was covered with weeds, rocks and trash. Each member volunteered to clean up and to dig inplot, five flats of flowers. They also took terms in watering, weeding and maintaining the plot. Participation in this projecthelped