2011年6月大学英语四级真题
Part I
Writing
(30 minutes)
Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay on the topic of
Online Shopping. You should write at least 120 words following the outline given below:
1．现在网上购物已成为一种时尚 2．网上购物有很多好处，但也有不少问题 3．我的建议
Online Shopping
注意：此部分试题在答题卡1上。
Part II 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 questions 8-10, complete the sentences with the information given in the passage.
British Cuisine: the Best of Old and New
British cuisine (烹饪) has come of age in recent years as chefs (厨师) combine the best of old and new.
Why does British food have a reputation for being so bad? Because it is bad! Those are not the most encouraging words to hear just before eating lunch at one of Hong Kong's smartest British restaurants, Alfie's by KEE, but head chef Neil Tomes has more to say.
\the English chef says, citing the trend in British cuisine for better ingredients, preparation and cooking methods, and more appealing presentation. Chefs such as Delia Smith, Nigel Slater, Jamie Oliver and Gordon Ramsay made the public realise that cooking - and eating - didn't have to be a boring thing. And now, most of the British public is familiar even with the extremes of Heston BlumenthaPs molecular gastronomy, a form of cooking that employs scientific methods to create the perfect dish.
\about food,\
Reading Comprehension (Skimming and Scanning)
(15
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There was plenty of room for improvement. The problems with the nation's cuisine can be traced back to the Second World War. Before the War, much of Britain's food was imported and when German U-boats began attacking ships bringing food to the country, Britain went on rations (配给).
\rationing came to an end in the 1950s, technology picked up and was used to mass-produce food,\omes says. \of food in their kitchens.\
They weren't looking for cured meats, organic produce or beautiful presentation; they were looking for whatever they could get their hands on, and this prioritisation of quantity over quality prevailed for decades, meaning a generation was brought up with food that couldn't compete with neighbouring France, Italy, Belgium or Spain.
Before star chefs such as Oliver began making cooking fashionable, it was hard to find a restaurant in London that was open after 9pm. But in recent years the capital's culinary (烹饪的) scene has developed to the point that it is now confident of its ability to please the tastes of any international visitor.
With the opening of Alfie's in April, and others such as The Pawn, two years ago, modern British food has made its way to Hong Kong. \British food, I think that Hong Kong restaurants are keeping up,\amlyn, the Welsh executive chef at The Pawn in Wan Chai. \news for new dishes.\
Chefs agree that diners in Hong Kong are embracing the modern British trend. Some restau-rants are modifying the recipes (菜谱) of British dishes to breathe new life into the classics, while others are using better quality ingredients but remaining true to British traditions and tastes.
Tamlyn is in the second camp. \. We use US beef, New Zealand lamb and for our custards (牛奶蛋糊) we use Bird's Custard Powder,\amlyn says. \is different, and we stay true to that.\
Matthew Hill, senior manager at the two-year-old SoHo restaurant Yorkshire Pudding, also uses better ingredients as a means of improving dishes. \about British food and so we can't alter these too much. We're a traditional British restaurant so there are some staples (主菜) that will remain essentially unchanged.\
These traditional dishes include fish and chips, steak and kidney pie and large pieces of roasted meats. At Alfie's, the newest of the British restaurants in town and perhaps the most gentlemen's club-like in design, Neil Tomes explains his passion for provenance (原产地). \has started to become really proud of the food it's producing. It has excellent organic farms, beautifully crafted cheeses, high-quality meats.\
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However, the British don't have a history of exporting their foodstuffs, which makes it difficult for restaurants in Hong Kong to source authentic ingredients.
\amlyn explains. \also pressure to buy local and save on food miles, which means we take our vegetables from the local markets, and there are a lot that work well with British staples.\
The Phoenix, in Mid-Levels, offers the widest interpretation of \trying to maintain its soul. The gastro-pub has existed in various locations in Hong Kong since 2002. Singaporean head chef Tommy Teh Kum Chai offers daily specials on a blackboard, rather than sticking to a menu. This enables him to reinterpret British cuisine depending on what is avail-able in the local markets.
\sented in a British way. Bell peppers stuffed with couscous, alongside ratatouille, is a very popular dish.\
Although the ingredients may not strike diners as being traditional, they can be found in dishes across Britain.
Even the traditional chefs are aware of the need to adapt to local tastes and customs, while maintaining the Britishness of their cuisine.
At Yorkshire Pudding, Hill says that his staff asks diners whether they would like to share their meals. Small dishes, shared meals and \but Yorkshire Pudding will bring full dishes to the table and offer individual plates for each diner. \, people still get the presentation of the dishes as they were designed, but can carve them up however they like,\
This practice is also popular at The Pawn, although largely for rotisseries (烤肉馆), Tamlyn says. \, order a whole chicken and a shoulder of lamb or a baby pig, and just stay for hours enjoying everything we bring out for them.\
Some British traditions are too sacred (神圣的) to mess with, however, Tomes says. \never change a full English breakfast.\
注意：此部分试题请在答题卡1上作答。
1. What is British food generally known for?
A) Its unique flavour. B) Its bad taste.
C) Its special cooking methods. D) Its organic ingredients.
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2. The Second World War led to ______ in Britain.
A) B)
3. Why couldn't Britain compete with some of its neighbouring countries in terms of food in the post-war decades?
A) Its food lacked variety.
B) Its people cared more for quantity. ingredients.
4. With culinary improvement in recent years, London's restaurants are now able to appeal to the tastes of __ . A) most young people B) elderly British diners
5. What do Hong Kong diners welcome, according to Welsh executive chef David Tamlyn?
A) Authentic classic cuisine. B) Locally produced ingredients.
6. While using quality ingredients, David Tamlyn insists that the dishes should ____ .
A) benefit people's health B) look beautiful and inviting
7.Why does Neil Tomes say he loves food ingredients from Britain?
A) They appeal to people from all over the world. B) They are produced on excellent organic farms. C) They are processed in a scientific way. D) They come in a great variety.
8. Tamlyn says that besides importing ingredients from Britain once a week, his restaurant also buys vegetables from _______.
9. The Phoenix in Mid-Levels may not use British ingredients, but presents its dishes ______.
10. Yorkshire Pudding is a restaurant which will bring full dishes to the table but offer plates to those diners who would like to _______.
C) be offered at reasonable prices D) maintain British traditional tastes C) New ideas and presentations. D) The return of home-style dishes. C) all kinds of overseas visitors D) upper-class customers
C) It was short of well-trained chefs. D) It didn't have flavourful food
an inadequate supply of food
C) an increase in food import
D) a change in people's eating habits
a decrease of grain production
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Part III
Section A
Directions: In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations and2 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 2 with a single line through the centre.
注意：此部分试题请在答题卡2上作答。
11. A) He is careless about his appearance.
B) He is ashamed of his present condition. C) He changes jobs frequently. D) He shaves every other day.
12. A) Jane may be caught in a traffic jam.
B) Jane should have started a little earlier. C) He knows what sort of person Jane is. D) He is irritated at having to wait for Jane.
13. A) Training for the Mid-Atlantic Championships.
B) Making preparations for a trans-Atlantic trip. C) Collecting information about baseball games. D) Analyzing their rivals' on-field performance.
14. A) He had a narrow escape in a car accident.
B) He is hospitalized for a serious injury. C) He lost his mother two weeks ago. D) He has been having a hard time.
15. A) The woman has known the speaker for a long time.
B) The man had difficulty understanding the lecture. C) The man is making a fuss about nothing. D) The woman thinks highly of the speaker.
16. A) He has difficulty making sense of logic.
B) Statistics and logic are both challenging subjects. C) The woman should seek help from the tutoring service. D) Tutoring services are very popular with students.
Listening Comprehension
(35 minutes)
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2011年6月四级真题word版
