作文：
Nothing succeeds without a strong will
There is a prevalent joke around young people saying that ‘quitting smoking is the easiest thing in the world, and I’ve done it for hundreds of times.’ This seemingly funny statement ironically reflects the fact that the determination of most youngsters is oftentimes started with enthusiasm, but the passion becomes increasingly weaker each day, and then diminishes as if there has been no such thing at all.
It is obvious that their failure in ‘quitting smoking’ and decline of determination are all ascribed to their lack of will. Initially, every success involves several stages of setbacks and risks, and we need to summon up our will to conquer them. Moreover, there are enormous temptation in our path of pursuit of success. For instance, when we plan to quit smoking, our roommates may smoke freely in front of us; when we are eager to keep fit, our close friends may invite us to have late night snacks. Under these occasions, only strong will can assist us to resist the temptation, and persist in chasing our goals until we triumphantly realize them.
In short, no dream will successfully come true if we do not have strong will. An old famous proverb says that ‘ where there is a will, there is a way’. Let us bear this motton in mind no matter how many thunders and thorns are on our roads ahead, then we will be successful with such precious and powerful spirit. [快速阅读] 快速阅读
1. A person of integrity not only sets high moral and ethical standards but also _______. A) sticks to them in their daily life B) makes them known to others C) understands their true values D)sees that others also follow them
选择 sticks to them in their daily life
定位在原文第一段，文中说正直(integrity)的关键是一致性(consistency)，不仅要有很多道德和伦理的准则，还要每天都坚守。
2. What role does integrity play in personal and professional relationships? A) It helps to create team spirit B) It facilitates communication C) It is the basis of mutual trust D) It inspires mutual respect
选择 It is the basis of mutual trust.
题干问正直在人际关系和事业关系中扮演着什么样的角色。定位回第二段，文中说“信任(trust)在任何关系中都是最根本的 (essential)，而正直正是最重要的目标之一”。
3. why must we learn to identify the risks we are going to take？ A. To ensure we make responsible choices. B. To avoid being overwhelmed by stress. C. so that we don’t break any rules. D. so that we don’t run into trouble.
选择 To ensure we make responsible choices.
定位回原文第四段标红的句子，答案完全照抄原文。
4. Violation of a rule is misconduct even if _______? A. it has caused no harm.
B. it is claimed to be unintentional. C. it has gone unnoticed.
D. it is committed with good intentions
选择 it is claimed to be unintentional.
定位至第四段倒数第二句，文中说“无意识的(unintentional)”并不能为这一违背(violation)道德的行为开脱。
5. What should one do if he doesn’t wish to fool himself? A. Avoid making excuses.
B. Listen to other people’s advice. C. Make his intensions public.
D. Have others watch over his shoulder.
选择 Avoid making excuses
定位回到第六段段首，watch out for excuses与本答案对应。
6. Those who take risks they regret later on _______. A. will often become more cautious B. are usually very aggressive
C. value immediate benefits most. D. may lose everything in the end
选择 value immediate benefits most
定位回到第七段二句，文章说那些人通常专注于当下的利益，与本答案对应。
7. According to the author, a cheater who doesn’t get caught right away will _______. A) pay more dearly
B) become more confident C) be widely admired D) feel somewhat lucky
选择 pay more dearly
定位点在八段首，看到其他三个选项大概都会笑出来。
8、这题不好找，在倒数第三段中间
Cheaters at exam don’t care about their education, all they care about is how to steal a grade. 本空在原文的成分是表语，故steal是动名词+ing的形式，这里空前的to是动词不定式的标志，因此steal要改为原型，未改写者不得分。
9、倒数二段首句中\处
Integrity matters in that all social activities rely on people’s honesty and good faith. 10、倒数第二段中间处
Many Americans lost faith in the integrity of their political leaders as a result of Watergate. 本次快速阅读选择题整体难度偏易，填空题偏难，话题幽默讽刺，意在告诉大家要做一个正直的人，考试不能作弊。 [听力]
听力【听力音频 听力原文】 短对话答案： 11.
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? B) Go and ask the staff. 12.
W: I really enjoyed the TV special about drafts last night. Did you get home in time to see it?
W: Oh, yes, but I wish I could have stayed awake long enough to see the whole thing. Q: What does the man mean?
A) He fell asleep in the middle of the TV program. 13.
W: Airport, please. I’m running a little late. So just take the fastest way even if it’s not the most direct.
M: Sure, but there is a lot of traffic everywhere today because of the football game.
Q: What do we learn about the woman from the conversation? B) She is worried about missing her flight. 14.
W: May I make a recommendation, sir? Our seafood with this special sauce is very good. M: Thank you, but I don’t eat shellfish. I’m allergic to it. Q: Where does this conversation most probably take place? A) In a restaurant 15.
W: Now one more question if you don’t mind, what position in the company appeals to you most?
M: Well, I’d like the position of sales manager if that position is still vacant. Q: What do we learn about the man? A) He is being interviewed for a job. 16.
M: I don’t think I want to live in the dormitory next year. I need more privacy. W: I know what you mean. But check out the cost if renting an apartment first. I won’t be surprised if you change your mind. Q: What does the woman imply?
B) The man is unlikely to move out of the dormitory. 17.
M: You’re on the right track. I just think you need to narrow the topic down. W: Yeah, you’re right. I always start by choosing two boarder topics when I’m doing a research paper.
Q: What do we learn from the conversation?
D) The woman is going to make her topic more focused.
18.
W: This picnic should beat the last one we went to, doesn’t it?
M: Oh, yeah, we had to spend the whole time inside. Good thing, the weather was cooperative this time.
Q: What do we learn about the speakers from the conversation? 长对话：
19. B)He prefershot weather to cold weather。 20. B)The coldhouses。 21. C)Depressing。
22. B)They work hard and play hard。 23. B)French
24. C)Careersguidance。 25. A)Itspleasant environment。 Passage 1
26. C) The art of Japanese brush painting 27. B) To enhance concentration。
28. A) How listeners in different cultures showrespect Passage 2
29. B) Buying and maintain equipment。 30. D) Two of his employees committed theft。 31. B) Advancement to a higher position。
32. D) She is competing with Chris for the newjob。 Passage 3
33. A)They helpus see the important values of a culture。
2011年12月英语四级真题及答案详解
