1、2009年6月英語四級考試真題與答案真題：Part I Writing (30 minutes)Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minute to write a short essay on the topic of students selecting their lectures. You should write at least 120 words following the outline given bellow:1 .越來越多的博物館免費對外開放的目的是什么？2 .也會帶來一些問題3 .你的看法？Free admiss

2、ion to museumsPart II Reading Comprehension (Skimming and Scanning) (15 minutes)Directions: In this part, you will have 15 minutes to go over the passage quickly and answer the questions on Answer Sheet 1. For questions 1-7, choose the best answer from the four choices marked A),B),C) and D). For qu

3、estions 8-10, complete the sentences with the information given in the passage.How Do You See Diversity?As a manager, Tiffany is responsible for interviewing applicants for some of the positions with her company .During one interview, she noticed that the candidate never made direct eye contact. She

4、 was puzzled and somewhat disappointed because she liked the individual otherwise.He had a perfect resume and gave good responses to her questions, but the fact that he never looked her in the eye said“ untrustworthy, “ so she decided to offer thejob to her second choice.“Itwasn' u ntil I attend

5、ed a diversity workshop that I realized the person wepassed over was the perfect person, “ Tiffany confesses. What she hadn ' t known at time of the interview was that the candidate ' different behavior was simply a cultural misunderstanding . He was an Asian-American raised in a household w

6、here respect for those in authority was shown by averting(!開)your eyes.I was just thrown off by the lack of ye contact; not realizing it was cultural,Tiffany says. “ I missed out ,but will not miss that opportunity again.”Many of us have had similar encounters with behaviors we perceive as different

7、. As the world becomes smaller and our workplaces more diverse, it is becoming essential to expand our under-standing of others and to reexamine some of our false assumptions .Hire AdvantageAt a time when hiring qualified people is becoming more difficult ,employers who can eliminate invalid biases（

8、偏愛）from the process have a distinct advantage .My company, Mindsets LLC ,helps organizations and individuals see their own blind spots . A real estate recruiter we worked with illustrates the positive difference such training can make .“ During my Mindsets coaching session ,I was taught how to recru

9、it a diversified workforce. I recruited people from different cultures and skill sets .The agents were able to utilize their full potential and experiences to build up the company .When the real estate market began to change, it was becausewe had a diverse agent pool that we were able to stay in the

10、 real estate market much longer than others in the same profession. ”Blinded by GenderDale is an account executive who attended one of my workshops on supervising a diverse workforce .“ Through one of the sessions ,I discovered my personal bias ,he recalls .“ I learned I had not been looking at a pe

11、rson as a whole person , and beingopen to differences . In ”his case , the blindness was not about culture but rather gender .“ I had a management position open in my department ;and the two finalists were a man and a woman . Had I not attended this workshop , I would have automatically assumed the

12、man was the best candidate because the position required quite a bit of extensive travel . My reasoning would have been that even though both candidates were great and could have been successful in the position , I assumed the woman would have wanted to be home with her children and not travel .” Da

13、le s assumptiare another example of the well-intentioned but incorrect thinking that limits an organization s ability to tap into the full potential of a diverse workforce .“ Ilearned from the class that instead of imposing my gender biases into the situation , I needed to present the full range of

14、duties, responsibilities and expectations to all candidates and allow them to make an informed decision . D” ale credits the workshop ,“ because it helped me make decisions based on fairness .”Year of the Know-It-AllDoug is another supervisor who attended one of my workshops .He recalls a major less

15、on learned from his own employee.“ One of my most embarrassing moments was when I had a Chinese-American employee put in a request to take time off to celebrate Chinese New Year . In myignorance , I assumed he had his dates wrong , as the first of January had just passed . When I advised him of this

16、 , I gave him a long talking-to about turning in requests early with the proper dates .“He patiently waited , then when I was done , he said he wo like Chinese New Year did not begin January first , and that Chinese New Year ,which is tied to the lunar cycle ,is one of the most celebrated holidays o

17、n the Chinese calendar . Needless to say , I felt very embarrassed in assuming he had his dates mixed up . But I learned a great deal about assumptions , and that the timing of holidays varies considerably from culture to culture ."Attending the diversity workshop helped me realize how much I c

18、ould learn by simply asking questions and creating dialogues with my employees , rather than making assumptions and trying to be a know-it- all , "Doug admits . “Theoiggest thing I took away from the workshop is learning how to be more ' inclusiveto ' differences. ”A better Bottom LineA

19、n open mind about diversity not only improves organizations internally , it is profitable as well . These comments from a customer service representative show how an inclusive attitude can improve sales ." Most of my customers speakasnglishsecond language . One of the best things my company has

20、 done is to contract with a language service that offers translations over the phone . It wasn' until my boss received Mindsets "training that she was able to understand how important inclusiveness was to customer service . As resultour customer base has increased .Once we start to see peop

21、le as individuals . and discard the stereotypes , we can move positively toward inclusiveness for everyone . Diversity is about coming together and taking advantage of our differences and similarities . It is about building better communities and organizations that enhance us as individuals and rein

22、force our shared humanity .When we begin to question our assumptions and challenge what we think we have learned from our past , from the media, peers , family , friends , etc , we begin to realize that some of our conclusions are flawed(有缺陷的)or contrary to our fundamental values . We need to train

23、our-selves to think differently , shift our mindsets and realize that diversity opens doors for all of us ,creating opportunities in organizations and communities that benefit everyone .1. What bothered Tiffany during an interview with her candidate?A) He just wouldn ' t look her in the eye.B) H

24、e was slow in answering her questions.C) His answers to some of her questions were irrelevant.D) His answers to some of her questions were irrelevant .2. Tiffany ' s misjudgment about the candidate stemmed from .A) Racial stereotypes.B) Invalid personal biasC) Racial stereotypes.D) Emphasis on p

25、hysical appearance3. What is becoming essential in the course of economic globalization according to the author?A) Hiring qualified technical and management personnel.B) Increasing understanding of people of other cultures.C) Constantly updating knowledge and equipment.D) Expanding domestic and inte

26、rnational markets.4. What kind of organization is Mindsets LLC?A) A real estate agency.C) A cultural exchange organization.B) A personnel training company. D) A hi-tech company5. After one of the workshops ,account executive Dale realized thatA) He had hired the wrong person.B) He could have done mo

27、re for his company.C) He had not managed his workforce well.D) He must get rid of his gender bias.6. What did Dale think of Mindsets LLC' s workshop?A) It was well-intentioned but poorly conducted.B) It tapped into the executives' full potential.C) It helped him make fair decisions.D) It met

28、 participants ' diverse needs.7. How did Doug, a supervisor, respond to a Chinese-American employee' s request for leave?A) He told him to get the dates right. C)He flatly turned it downB) He demanded an explanation.D)He readily approved it.8. Doug feltwhen he realized that his assumption wa

29、s wrong.9. After attending Mindsets workshops, the participants came to know the importance ofto their business.10. When we view people as individuals and get rid of stereotypes, we can achieve diversity and benefit from the between us.Part IIIListening Comprehension(35 Minutes)Section ADirections:

30、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

31、 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 sheet2 with a single line through the centre.11. A) She expected more people at her party.B) She enjoys entertaining small children.C) She threw a surprise party for

32、her friendD) She has always enjoyed great popularity.12. A) They are not used to living in a cold place.B) They feel lucky to live in Florida.C) They are going to have a holiday.D) They have not booked their air tickets yet.13. A) He was pleased to get the medal. C) He used to be a firefighter.8) He

33、 was very courageous.14. A) Make a profitable investment.B) Buy a new washing machineD) He was accused of causing a fire.C) Get parts for the machine from Japan.D) Have the old washing machine fixed.15. A) He is pleased with his exciting new job.B) He finds the huge workload unbearable.C) He finds h

34、is office much too big for him.D) He is not so excited about his new position.16. A) The woman is going to hold a big party tomorrow.B) The man has no idea what the right thing to do is.C) The woman doesn t know how to get to the party.D) The man offers to drive the woman to the party.17. A) Drawing

35、 up a business plan.C) Finalizing a contract.B) Discussing a term paper.18. A) She ordered some paper.D) Reviewing a co-authored article.C) She chatted online with a friendB) She had the printer repaired.D) She filled in an application formQuestions 19 to 22 are based on the conversation you have ju

36、st heard.19. A) His health is getting worse.8) He can no longer work at sea.20. A) She passed away years ago.B) She used to work as a model.C) His past life upsets him a good deal.D) He has not got the expected pension.E) She has been working at a clinic.F) She has been seriously ill for years.21. A

37、) She has made lots of money as a doctor.B) She is going to take care of her old dad.C) She has never got on with her father.D) She is kind and generous by nature.22. A) He dines out with his wife every weekend.B) He is excellent but looks had-tempered.C) He does not care about his appearance.D) He

38、is not quite popular with his patients.Questions 23 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.23. A) The man has sent the order to the woman by mistakeB) Some of the telephone systems don t work properlyC) Some of the packs do not contain any manuals.D) The quality of the goods is not

39、up to the standard.24. A) Send a service engineer to do the repairs.B) Consult her boss about the best solution.C) Pass the man s order to the right person.D) The quality of the goods is not up to the standard.25. A) Ideal.C) Partial8) TemporaryD) CreativeSection BDirections: In this section, you wi

40、ll hear 3 short passages .At the end of each passage .You will hear some questions. Boss the passage and thequestions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A),B),C) and D). Then the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 wit

41、h a single line through the centre.Passage OneQuestions 26 to 28 are based on the passage you have just heard.26. A) It is entertaining.8) It is a costly hobby.27. A) They can harm nearby plants.8) They may catch some disease.28. A) Place the food on warmer spots.C) It takes lots of time.D) It requi

42、res training.C) They fight each other for food.D) They may pollute the environment.C) Avoid using any contaminated food.8) Use prepared feed mixtures only. D) Continue the feeding till it gets warmPassage TwoQuestions 29 to 32 are based on the passage you have just heard.29. A) He will betray even h

43、is best friends.B) He is able to make up good excuses.C) He will lie whenever he wants.D) He tries to achieve his goal at any cost30. A) She made him apologize8) She readily forgave him31. A) Buy her a new set of tires.B) Help clean her apartment.C) She broke up with him.D) She refused to answer his

44、 calls.E) Lend her his batteries.F) Move furniture for her.Passage ThreeQuestions 32 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard.32. A) The atmosphere they live in is rather unreal.B) Their parents put too much pressure on them.C) It s hard for them to get along with other kids.D) They have t

45、o live in the shadow of their parents.33. A) He always boasts about his rich father.B) He will grow up to be good for nothing.C) He has too much to know the value of things.D) He is too young to manage his inherited property.34. A) She wants Amanda to get professional care.B) She has no experience i

46、n raising children.C) She wants to show off her wealth.D) She has no time to do it herself.35. A) The lifestyle depicted in Hollywood movies.B) The worship of money, beauty and pleasure.C) The attention the media focuses on them.D) The pursuing of perfection in performance.Section CDirections : In t

47、his section , you will hear a passage three times .When the passage is read for the first time, you should listen carefully for its general idea . When the passage is read for the second time, you are required to fill in the blanks numbered from 36 to 43 with the exact words you have just heard. For

48、 blanks numbered from 44 to 46 you are required to fill in the missing information. For these blanks, you can either use the exact words you have just heard or write down the main points in your own words. Finally, when the passageis read for the third time, you should check what you have written .A

49、round 120 years ago, Ebbinghaus began his study of memory. He(36).on studying how quickly the human mind can remember (37). One result of his research is known as the total time hypothesis假設)，which simply means the amount you learn (38)on the time you spend trying to learn it . This can be taken as

50、our first rule of learning.Although it is usually true that studying for four hours is better than studying for one, there is still the question of how we should use the four hours. For example, is it better to study for four hours (39)or to study for one hour a day for four days in a (40)?. The ans

51、wer, as you may have (41), is that it is better to spread out the study times. This (42), through which we can learn more (43).by dividing our practice time, is known as the distribution of practice effect. Thus, (44)But we ' re not finished yet. We haven ' t considered how we should study o

52、ver very short periods of time. (45).Should you look at the same word in rapid succession, or look at the word and then have some delay before you look at it again ?(46)Part IV Reading Comprehension (reading in depth) (25 minutes)Section ADirections: In this section, there is a passage with ten blan

53、ks. You are required to select one word for each blank from a list of choices given in a word bank following the passage. Read the passage through carefully before making your choices. Each choice in bank is identified by a letter. Please mark the corresponding letter for each item on Answer Sheet 2

54、 with a single 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.Every year in the first week of my English class, some students inform me that writhing is too hard. They never write, unless assignments 47 it. T

55、hey fine the writing process_48_and difficult.How awful to be able to speak in a language but not to write in it- 49 English , with its rich vocabulary . Being able to speak but not write is like living in an 50 mansion(豪宅)and never leaving one small room . When I meet students who think they can &#

56、39; t write, I know as a teacher 51y is to show them the rest of the rooms . My task is to build fluency while providing the opportunity inherent in any writing activity to 52 the moral and emotional development of my students . One great way to do this is by having students write in a journal in cl

57、ass every day.Writing ability is like strength training. Writing needs to be done 53 , just like exercise ; just as muscles grow stronger with exercise , writing skills improve quickly with writing practice. I often see a rise in student confidence and 54 after only a few weeks of journal writing .E

58、xpressing oneself in writing is one of the most important skills I teach to strengthen the whole student. When my students practice journal writing, they are practicing for their future academic, political, and 55 lives . They build skills so that some day they might write a great novel, a piece of sorely needed legislation, or the perfect love letter. Every day that they write in their journals puts them a step 56to fluency , eloquence(雄辯),and command of language .A)closerI) painfulB)dailyJ) performanceC