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1、四级考试真题2006年12月23日四级考试真题Part Writing （30 minutes）Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay entitled. The Importance of Reading classics. You should write at least 150 words following the outline given below.1、许多人喜欢在除夕夜观看春节晚会 2、但有些人提出取消春节晚会 3、我的看法Part II Reading Comp

2、rehension (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 sheet1.For questions 1-4, markY (for YES) if the statement agrees with the information given in the passage;N (for NO) if the statement c

3、ontradicts the information given in the passage;NG (for NOT GIVEN) if the information is not given in the passage.For questions 5-10, complete the sentences with the information given in the passage.Six Secrets of High-Energy PeopleTheres an energy crisis in America, and it has nothing to do with fo

4、ssil fuels. Millions of us get up each morning already weary over the day holds. “I just cant get started.” People say. But its not physical energy that most of us lack. Sure, we could all use extra sleep and a better diet. But in truth, people are healthier today than at any time in history. I can

5、almost guarantee that if you long for more energy, the problem is not with your body.What youre seeking is not physical energy. Its emotional energy. Yet, sad to say life sometimes seems designed to exhaust our supply. We work too hard. We have family obligations. We encounter emergencies and person

6、al crises. No wonder so many of us suffer from emotional fatigue, a kind of utter exhaustion of the spirit.And yet we all know people who are filled with joy, despite the unpleasant circumstances of their lives. Even as a child I observed people who were poor or disabled or ill, but who nonetheless

7、faced life with optimism and vigor. Consider Laura Hillenbrand, who despite an extremely weak body wrote the best-seller Seabiscuit. Hillenbrand barely had enough physical energy to drag herself out of be to write. But she was fueled by having a story she wanted to share. It was emotional energy tha

8、t helped her succeed.Unlike physical energy, which is finite and diminishes with age, emotional energy is unlimited and has nothing to do with genes or upbringing. So how do you get it? You cant simply tell yourself to be positive. You must take action. Here are six practical strategies that work.1.

9、 Do something new.Very little thats new occurs in our lives. The impact of this sameness on our emotional energy is gradual, but huge: Its like a tire with a slow leak. You dont it at first, but eventually youll get a flat. Its up to you to plug the leak-even though there are always a dozen reasons

10、to stay stuck in your dull routines of life. Thats where Maura, 36, a waitress, found herself a year ago.Fortunately, Maura had a lifeline-a group of women friends who meet regularly to discuss their lives. Their lively discussions spurred Maura to make small but nevertheless life altering changes.

11、She joined a gym in the next town. She changed her look with a short haircut and new black T-shirts. Eventually, Maura gathered the courage to quit her job and start her own business.Heres a challenge: If its something you wouldnt ordinarily do, do it. Try a dish youve never eaten. Listen to music y

12、oud ordinarily tune out. Youll discover these small things add to your emotional energy.2. Reclaim lifes meaning.So many of my patients tell me that their lives used to have meaning, but that somewhere along the line things went state.The first step in solving this meaning shortage is to figure out

13、what you really care about, and then do something about it. A case in point is Ivy, 57, a pioneer in investment banking. I mistakenly believed that all the money I made would mean something. she says. But I feel lost, like a 22-year-old wondering what to do with her life. Ivys solution? She started

14、a program that shows Wall Streeters how to donate time and money to poor children. In the process, Ivy filled her life with meaning.3. Put yourself in the fun zone.Most of us grown-ups are seriously fun-deprived. High-energy people have the same day-to-day work as the rest of us, but they manage to

15、find something enjoyable in every situation. A real estate broker I know keeps herself amused on the job by mentally redecorating the houses she shows to clients. I love imagining what even the most run-down house could look like withy a little tender loving care, she says. Its a challenge-and the l

16、east desirable properties are usually the most fun.We all define fun differently, of course, but I can guarantee this: If you put just a bit of it into your day, you energy will increase quickly.4. Bid farewell to guilt and regret.Everyones past is filled with regrets that still cause pain. But from

17、 an emotional energy point of view, they are dead weights that keep us from us from moving forward. While they cant merely be willed away, I do recommend you remind yourself that whatever happened is in the past, and nothing can change that. Holding on to the memory only allows the damage to continu

18、e into the present.5. Make up your mind.Say youve been thinking about cutting your hair short. Will it look stylish or too extreme?You endlessly think it over. Having the decision hanging over your head is a huge energy drain.Every time you cant decide, you burden yourself with alternatives. Quit th

19、inking that you have to make the right decision; instead, make a choice and dont look back.6. Give to get.Emotional energy has a kind of magical quality; the more you give, the more you get back. This is the difference between emotional and physical energy. With the latter. You have to get it to be

20、able to give it. With the former, however, you get it by giving it.Start by asking everyone you meet, “How are you?” as if you really want to know, then listen to the reply. Be the one who hears. Most of us also need to smile more often. If you dont smile at the person you love first thing in the mo

21、rning, youre sucking energy out of your relationship. Finally, help another personand make the help real, concrete. Give a massage (按摩) to someone you love, or cook her dinner, Then, expand the circle to work. Try asking yourself what youd do if your goal were to be helpful rather than efficient.Aft

22、er all, if its true that what goes around comes around, why not make sure that whats circulating around you is the good stuff?注意：此部分试题请在答题卡1上作答。1. The energy crisis in America discussed here mainly refers to a shortage of fossil fuels.2. People these days tend to lack physical energy.3. Laura Hillen

23、brand is an example cited to show how emotional energy can contribute to ones success in life.4. The author believes emotional energy is inherited and genetically determined.5. Even small changes people make in their lives can help increase their emotional energy.6. They filled her life with meaning

24、 by launching a program to help poor children.7. The real-estate broker the author knows is talented in home redecoration.8. People holding on to sad memories of the past will find it difficult to_.9. When it comes to decision-making. One should make a quick choice without_.10. Emotional energy is i

25、n a way different from physical energy in that the more you give, _.Part Listening Comprehension (35 minutes)Section ADirections: 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. B

26、oth 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

27、the center.注意：此部分试题请在答题卡2上作答。11. A. Plan his budget carefully B. Give her more information.C. Ask someone else for advice.D. Buy a gift for his girlfriend.12. A. Shell have some chocolate cake.B. Shell take a look at the menu.C. Shell go without dessert.D. Shell prepare the dinner.13. A. The man can

28、 speak a foreign language.B. The woman hopes to improve her English.C. The woman knows many different languages.D. The man wishes to visit many more countries.14. A. Go to the library.B. Meet the woman.C. See Professor Smith.D. Have a drink in the bar.15. A. She isnt sure when Professor Bloom will b

29、e backB. The man shouldnt be late for his class.C. The man can come back sometime later.D. She can pass on the message for the man.16. A. He has a strange personality.B. Hes got emotional problems.C. His illness is beyond cure.D. His behavior is hard to explain.17. A. The tickets are more expensive

30、than expected.B. The tickets are sold in advance at half price.C. Its difficult to buy the tickets on the spot.D. Its better to the tickets beforehand.18. A. He turned suddenly and ran into a tree.B. He was hit by a fallen box from a truck.C. He drove too fast and crashed into a truck.D. He was tryi

31、ng to overtake the truck ahead of him.Questions 19 to 22 are based on the conversation you have just heard.19. Whats the womans main purpose of visiting Quebec?A. To go boating on the St. Lawrence RiverB. To go sightseeing in Quebec ProvinceC. To call on a friend in Quebec CityD. To attend a wedding

32、 in Montreal20. What does the man advise the woman to do before the trip?A. Study the map of Quebec ProvinceB. Find more about Quebec ProvinceC. Brush up on her FrenchD. Learn more about the local customs21. What does the man say about the Quebec City?A. Its most beautiful in summerB. It has many historical buildings.C. It was greatly expanded in the 18th century.D. Its the only