2013年6月大学英语四级真题试卷（第2套）
Part I Writing (30 minutes)
1． 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 120 words but no more than 180 words.
As is vividly depicted in the picture above, a teacher asks her student to read a piece of literature and tells him just to think of it as if he is reading a long text-message. Nonetheless, fewer people are willing to sit down and enjoy a good literary work.
The concept of literature may seem to be very old, but its importance has not faded. We can benefit a lot from reading literature. To begin with, it brings us a wide range of intellectual benefits, such as expanding vocabulary and developing new ideas. Furthermore, it broadens our horizons. Reading literature helps us understand the everyday life and historical events described in the books, which are quite different from those of our time. Lastly, it entertains us. Although with the advent of television, people have lost their interest in reading literature to some extent, they can still get to know the classics via films or TV series, which have been derived from them. In conclusion, literature is not something to be tossed away. Reading literature can be an enriching and eye-opening experience.
Part 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 attached to the passage. For questions 1-7, mark：
Y (for YES) if the statement agrees with the information given in the passage;
N (for NO) if the statement contradicts the information given in the passage;
NG (for NOT GIVEN) if the information is not given in the passage. School Lunch
Ryan moved silently through the lunch line. The cook put a cheeseburger(奶酪汉堡)and an applesauce cup on his tray. He grabbed a bottle of milk from the cooler at the end of the line and found a seat in the cafeteria(食堂). Ryan saw that his friend Tyler had brought lunch from home. \
Tyler pulled his meal out of its brown paper sack. \I've got a ham sandwich, chips, two cupcakes, and a can of soda. \
Ryan's mouth started to water. \I'll take it. They sure look good. \
Tyler handed Ryan his cupcake. \ Lunch Requirements
Is Ryan eating a healthy meal if he eats the school lunch? School lunch supporters say \\Recent studies show that a government-approved school lunch has more variety and is more nutritious(有营养的)than most lunches brought from home. It's also lower in fat.
The National School Lunch Act requires that school lunches go along with the Dietary Guidelines for Americans developed by the government. Meals must contain a variety of foods with plenty of grains and at least one fruit or vegetables each day. Foods must not contain too much sugar or salt.
A hot lunch can contain up to 30% fat, but not more than 10% of its calories(卡路里)should come from saturated(饱和的)fat. In an average week, you should get one-third of the daily Recommended Dietary Allowances for protein, iron, calcium(钙), and vitamins A and C from your school lunch. Dare to Compare
Let's compare Ryan's and Tyler's meals to see which is healthier. Ryan's hot lunch(without the cupcake from his friend)has 577 calories, 25 grams of total fat, and 12 grams of saturated fat. He had one serving of fruit, 26 grams of protein, and 483 milligrams of calcium. Ryan ate more total fat(39%)and saturated fat(19%)than the dietary guidelines recommend. However, schools can still meet the guidelines by having the numbers average out over a week of lunches.
Tyler's lunch from home(this includes both cupcakes)had 1,014 calories, 45 grams(40%)of total fat, and 10 grams(9%)of saturated fat. He ate 21 grams of protein and 155 milligrams of calcium, but no fruits or vegetables. Tyler's meal met the saturated fat guidelines, but had too much total fat.
Tyler ate more calories and total fat than Ryan did, Ryan ate more protein, calcium, and fruit than Tyler did. Which meal would you say is the healthier choice? A la Carte Options
Federal standards and most school districts forbid selling food in the cafeteria that competes with the school lunch. Many programs do, however, offer a la carte choices for students who don't want the hot meal. Foods sold a la carte are separate from the main meal and are priced individually. These foods do not have to meet the same nutritional standards as the foods on the hot lunch menu. Neither do the foods sold at a snack-bar or those foods available elsewhere in the school.
A study in one Texas school district compared the lunches of fourth graders who did not have food choices with those of fifth graders who could choose either a standard lunch or select from a snackbar. The fourth graders ate 25% more fruits and vegetables than the fifth graders.
Food sold as fund-raisers can also have an impact on school lunch. The money raised is important to provide needed funds for many after-class activities. But the meal's overall nutritional quality usually goes down. Many of these foods are high in fat, sugar, or both, and often come in extralarge portions. Fund-raisers rarely sell fruits and vegetables. Choosing Wisely
School food-service programs are trying to please students, and still offer quality, nutritious meals at low cost. That task isn't easy. One school district in New York decided to do something
about it. A student advisory board kept the food-service director up-to-date on what the kids wanted. They also worked with school snack-bars to sell smaller servings of chips and candy.
You can make healthy meal choices at school even when not-so-healthy choices are available. You can be sure to get a nutritious meal when you pick foods from the Food Guide Pyramid. For example, always drink milk or a calcium-rich juice for lunch. Even chocolate milk is more nutritious than soda or a sports drink. Stay away from snack foods offered a la carte. They may fill you up now, but the ones that contain a lot of fat and sugar will slow you down later. Always eat the fruits and vegetables offered at the meal. They help give you the energy and vitamins you need to get you through the rest of your school day.
Some people like to make fun of school lunches, but good nutrition is no laughing matter. Your school's hot lunch is based on the Food Guide Pyramid, so it's full of nutrition. Give it a try. You might be pleasantly surprised. It's a Team Effort
Team Nutrition is a program that gets schools excited about healthy eating. Schools across the nation pick a team leader who develops fun nutrition activities. The leader works with students, teachers, parents, food-service workers, and people from the community. Activities can range from running a school health fair to planting a garden.
At the Jordan Community School in Chicago, Illinois, one group of fifth graders showed off their \比萨饼)garden\food-service staff planted and took care of the vegetables that they would later use as ingredients on their pizzas. The group started growing the plants in the school's cafeteria. Then they moved them outdoors to the students' demonstration garden.
This is just one way to get everyone involved in making school lunch healthy and fun. Team up with your own group and see how creative you can get. 2． What did Ryan do when he saw Tyler? A．He compared his lunch with Tyler's. B．He offered to share lunch with Tyler. C．He showed off his healthy lunch. D．He asked Tyler for a cupcake.
3． What do recent studies show about government-approved school lunch?
A．It compares favorably with home-made lunch. B．It is unpopular among students. C．It is supported by most parents. D．It contains fewer calories and is less expensive. 4． According to the National School Lunch Act, school lunches must______.
A．offer various fruits and vegetables for students to choose B．comply with government-developed dietary guidelines C．provide low-fat, low-salt, nutritious foods at low prices D．contain protein, iron, calcium, and a variety of vitamins
5． Tyler's home-prepared meal meets the Dietary Guidelines for Americans in terms of______. A．vitamins B．minerals C．total fat D．saturated fat
6． What do we learn about foods provided a la carte in school?
A．They are purchased separately. B．They are prepared on the spot. C．They meet the same nutritional standards. D．They satisfy the needs of choosy students. 7． What does the author think of food sold as fund-raisers? A．It is reasonably priced. B．It is lacking in nutritional quality. C．It competes with school lunch. D．It appeals to student tastes.
8． What is the function of the student advisory board? A．It provides supervision on the quality of school lunches. B．It advises students on how to make
wise choices of foods. C．It keeps the food-service director up-to-date about students' needs. D．It monitors school snack-bars that sell large servings of chips and candy.
9． Students are advised to stay away from snack foods offered a la carte because their extra fat and sugar will make them______.
10． The Jordan Community School students eat pizzas with vegetables______in their pizza garden.
11． Team Nutrition is a program that tries to______ in making school lunch healthy and fun. 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, 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.
12． 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.
13． A．Fitness training. B．The new job offer. C．Computer programming. D．Directorship of the club. 14． 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 heating system doesn't work. 15． A．Committing theft. B．Taking pictures. C．Window shopping. D．Posing for the camera. 16． 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.
17． 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. 18． A．In the left-luggage office. B．At the hotel reception. C．In a hotel room. D．At an airport. 19． 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.
20． 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. 21． A．Her travel to Japan. B．The awards ceremony. C．The proper hairstyle for her new role. D．When to start the makeup session.
22． 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.
23． 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.
24． 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. 25． A．Travel opportunities. B．Handsome pay. C．Prospects for promotion. D．Flexible working hours.
26． A．It depends on the working hours. B．It is about 500 pounds 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 the passage and the questions 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.
27． A．Teaching mathematics at a school. B．Doing research in an institute. C．Studying for a college degree. D．Working in a hi-tech company.
28． A．He studied the designs of various clocks. B．He did experiments on different materials. C．He bought an al29． A．Its automatic mechanism. B．Its manufacturing process. C．Its way of waking people up. D．Its funny-looking pig face. 30． A．It is often caused by a change of circumstances. B．It actually doesn't require any special treatment. C．It usually appears all of a sudden. D．It generally lasts for several years.
31． A．They cannot mix well with others. B．They irrationally annoy their friends. C．They depend heavily on family members. D．They blame others for ignoring their needs.
32． A．They lack consistent support from peers. B．They doubt their own popularity. C．They were born psychologically weak. D．They focus too much on themselves.
33.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 save space for more profitable products.
34． A．On the top shelves. B．On the bottom shelves. C．On easily accessible shelves. D．On clearly marked shelves.
35． 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.
36． 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. 正确答案：D Section C
Directions: In this 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 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 37． 【B1】 38． 【B2】 39． 【B3】 40． 【B4】 。 41． 【B5】 42． 【B6】 43． 【B7】 44． 【B8】 45． 【B9】
2013年6月大学英语四级真题试卷（第2套）
