2013年12月大学英语四级(CET4)考试样卷改革后新题型(4)

characterised by intense verbal (言语上的) aggression, tended to be repeated and not

resolved, and made men, more than women, extremely angry.

Kim Stephenson, an occupational psychologist, believes money is such a big deal because of what it symbolises, which may be different things to men and women. ―People can say the same things about money but have different ideas of what it’s for,‖ he explains. ―They’ll say it’s to save, to spend, for security, for freedom, to show someone you love them.‖ He says men are more likely to see money as a way of buying status and of showing their parents that they’ve achieved something.

―The biggest problem is that couples assume each other knows what’s going on with their finances, but they don’t. There seems to be more of a taboo (禁忌) about talking about money than about death. But you both need to know what you’re doing, who’s paying what into the joint account and how much you keep separately. In a healthy relationship, you don’t have to agree about money, but you have to talk about it.‖

注意：此部分试题请在答题卡 2 上作答。 61. What does the author say about vacationing?

A) People enjoy it all the more during a recession. B) Few people can afford it without working hard. C) It is the chief cause of family disputes. D) It makes all the hard work worthwhile.

62. What does the author mean by saying ―money is known ... to bring a relationship to its knees‖ (Lines 1-2, Para. 2)?

A) Money is considered to be the root of all evils. B) Disputes over money may ruin a relationship. C) Few people can resist the temptation of money. D) Some people sacrifice their dignity for money. 63. The YouGov poll of 2,000 people indicates that in a recession ________.

A) couples show more concern for each other B) it is more expensive for couples to split up C) conflicts between couples tend to rise D) divorce and separation rates increase 64. What does Kim Stephenson believe?

A) Men and women view money in different ways. B) Money is often a symbol of a person’s status.

C) Men and women spend money on different things. D) Money means a great deal to both men and women.

65. The author suggests at the end of the passage that couples should ________.

A) put their money together instead of keeping it separately B) discuss money matters to maintain a healthy relationship C) make efforts to reach agreement on their family budgets

D) avoid arguing about money matters to remain romantic

Part IV

Translation

(30 minutes)

Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to translate a passage from

Chinese into English. You should write your answer on Answer Sheet 2. 剪纸（paper cutting）是中国最为流行的传统民间艺术形式之一。中国剪纸 有一千五百多年的历史，在明朝和清朝时期（the Ming and Qing Dynasties）特别 流行。人们常用剪纸美化居家环境。特别是在春节和婚庆期间，剪纸被用来装饰 门窗和房间，以增加喜庆的气氛。剪纸最常用的颜色是红色，象征健康和兴旺。 中国剪纸在世界各地很受欢迎，经常被用作馈赠外国友人的礼物。 注意：此部分试题请在答题卡 2 上作答。

Tape Script of 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 1 with a single line through the centre.

1. M: Finally I’ve got the chance to put on my new suit tonight. I hope to make a good impression on your family.

W: Come on, it’s only a family reunion. So jeans and T-shirts are just fine. Q: What does the woman mean?

2. W: From here, the mountains look as if you could just reach out and touch them. M: That’s why I chose this lodge. It has one of the best views in Switzerland. Q: What is the man’s chief consideration in choosing the lodge?

3. M: Miss, can I interest you in the pork special we’re serving tonight? It’s only $7.99, half the usual price, and it’s very tasty. W: Oh, really? I’ll try it.

Q: What does the man say about the dish?

4. W: This crazy bus schedule has got me completely confused. I can’t figure out when my bus to Cleveland leaves.

M: Why don’t you just go to the ticket window and ask? Q: What does the man suggest the woman do?

5. M: Shawn’s been trying for months to find a job. But I wonder how he could get a job when he looks like that.

W: Oh, that poor guy! He really should shave himself every other day at least and put on something clean.

Q: What do we learn about Shawn?

6. M: Why didn’t you stop when we first signaled you at the crossroads? W: Sorry, I was just a bit absent-minded. Anyway, do I have to pay a fine? Q: What do we learn from the conversation?

7. W: My hand still hurts from the fall on the ice yesterday. I wonder if I broke something.

M: I’m no doctor, but it’s not black and blue or anything. Maybe you just need to rest it for a few days.