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1、2009年 6 月英语四级考试真题与答案真题：Part I Writing(30 minutes)Directions:For this part,you are allowed 30 minute to write a short essay on thetopic of students selecting their lectures.You should write at least 120words following the outline given bellow:1.越来越多的博物馆免费对外开放的目的是什么？2.也会带来一些问题3.你的看法？Free admission to

2、museumsPart II Reading Comprehension(Skimming and Scanning)(15 minutes)Directions:In this part,you will have 15 minutes to go over the passage quickly andanswer the questions on Answer Sheet 1.For questions 1-7,choose thebest answer from the four choices marked A)fB)fC)and D).For questions8-10,compl

3、ete the sentences with the information given in the passage.How Do You See Diversity?As a manager,Tiffany is responsible for interviewing applicants for some ofthe positions with her company.During one interview,she noticed that the candidatenever made direct eye contact.She was puzzled and somewhat

4、 disappointed becauseshe liked the individual otherwise.He had a perfect resume and gave good responses to her questions,but the factthat he never looked her in the eye said“untrustworthy,“so she decided to offer thejob to her second choice.“It wasnt until I attended a diversity workshop that I real

5、ized the person wepassed over was the perfect person,Tiffany confesses.What she hadnt known atthe time of the interview was that the candidates different“behavior was simply acultural misunderstanding.He was an Asian-American raised in a household whererespect for those in authority was shown by ave

6、rting(避开)your eyes.“I was just thrown off by the lack of ye contact;not realizing it was cultural/9Tiffany says.I missed out,but will not miss that opportunity again.”Many of us have had similar encounters with behaviors we perceive asdifferent.As the world becomes smaller and our workplaces more di

7、verse,it isbecoming essential to expand our under-standi ng of others and to reexamine some ofour false assumptions.Hire AdvantageAt a time when hiring qualified people is becoming more difficult,employerswho can eliminate invalid biases（偏 爱）from the process have a distinctadvantage.My company,Minds

8、ets LLC,helps organizations and individuals seetheir own blind spots.A real estate recruiter we worked with illustrates the positivedifference such training can make.“During my Mindsets coaching session,1 was taught how to recruit adiversified workforce.I recruited people from different cultures and

9、 skill sets.Theagents were able to utilize their full potential and experiences to build up thecompany.When the real estate market began to change,it was because we had adiverse agent pool that we were able to stay in the real estate market much longerthan others in the same profession.Blinded by Ge

10、nderDale is an account executive who attended one of my workshops on supervisinga diverse workforce.Through one of the sessions,1 discovered my personal bias Jhe recalls.I learned I had not been looking at a person as a whole person,andbeing open to differences In his case,the blindness was not abou

11、t culture butrather gender.“I had a management position open in my department;and the two finalistswere a man and a woman.Had I not attended this workshop,I would haveautomatically assumed the man was the best candidate because the position requiredquite a bit of extensive travel.My reasoning would

12、have been that even though bothcandidates were great and could have been successful in the position,I assumed thewoman would have wanted to be home with her children and not travel.Dalesassumptions are another example of the well-intentioned but incorrect thinking thatlimits an organizations ability

13、 to tap into the full potential of a diverse workforce.“I learned from the class that instead of imposing my gender biases into thesituation,I needed to present the full range of duties,responsibilities andexpectations to all candidates and allow them to make an informed decision I Dalecredits the w

14、orkshop,because it helped me make decisions based on fairnessYear of the Know-It-AllDoug is another supervisor who attended one of my workshops.He recalls amajor lesson learned from his own employee.“One of my most embarrassing moments was when I had a Chinese-Americanemployee put in a request to ta

15、ke time off to celebrate Chinese New Year.In myignorance,I assumed he had his dates wrong,as the first of January had just passed.When I advised him of this,I gave him a long talking-to about turning in requestsearly with the proper dates.“He patiently waited,then when I was done,he said he would li

16、ke ChineseNew Year did not begin January first,and that Chinese New Year,which is tied tothe lunar cycle,is one of the most celebrated holidays on the Chinese calendar.Needless to say,I felt very embarrassed in assuming he had his dates mixed up.ButI learned a great deal about assumptions,and that t

17、he timing of holidays variesconsiderably from culture to culture.Attending the diversity workshop helped me realize how much I could learnby simply asking questions and creating dialogues with my employees,rather thanmaking assumptions and trying to be a know-it-all Doug admits.The biggestthing I to

18、ok away from the workshop is learning how to be more inclusive todifferences.”A better Bottom LineAn open mind about diversity not only improves organizations internally,it isprofitable as well.These comments from a customer service representative showhow an inclusive attitude can improve sales.Most

19、 of my customers speak Englishas a second language.One of the best things my company has done is to contractwith a language service that offers translations over the phone.It wasnt until myboss received Mindsets9 training that she was able to understand how importantinclusiveness was to customer ser

20、vice.As result,our customer base has increasedOnce we start to see people as individuals.and discard the stereotypes,we canmove positively toward inclusiveness for everyone.Diversity is about comingtogether and taking advantage of our differences and similarities.It is about buildingbetter communiti

21、es and organizations that enhance us as individuals and reinforceour shared humanity.When we begin to question our assumptions and challenge what we think wehave learned from our past,from the media,peers,family,friends,etc,we beginto realize that some of our conclusions are/Zawed(有缺陷的)or contrary t

22、o ourfundamental values.We need to train our-selves to think differently,shift ourmindsets and realize that diversity opens doors for all of us.creating opportunities inorganizations and communities that benefit everyone.1.What bothered Tiffany during an interview with her candidate?A)He just wouldn

23、t look her in the eye.B)He was slow in answering her questions.C)His answers to some of her questions were irrelevant.D)His answers to some of her questions were irrelevant.2.Tiffanys misjudgment about the candidate stemmed from.A)Racial stereotypes.B)Invalid personal biasC)Racial stereotypes.D)Emph

24、asis on physical appearance3.What is becoming essential in the course of economic globalizationaccording to the author?A)Hiring qualified technical and management personnel.B)Increasing understanding of people of other cultures.C)Constantly updating knowledge and equipment.D)Expanding domestic and i

25、nternational markets.4.What kind of organization is Mindsets LLC?A)A real estate agency.C)A cultural exchange organization.B)A personnel training company.D)A hi-tech company5.After one of the workshops,account executive Dale realized that rA)He had hired the wrong person.B)He could have done more fo

26、r his company.C)He had not managed his workforce well.D)He must get rid of his gender bias.6.What did Dale think of Mindsets LLCs workshop?A)It was well-intentioned but poorly conducted.B)It tapped into the executives full potential.C)It helped him make fair decisions.D)It met participants5 diverse

27、needs.7.How did Doug,a supervisor,respond to a Chinese-American employeesrequest fbr leave?A)He told him to get the dates right.C)He flatly turned it downB)He demanded an explanation.D)He readily approved it.8.Doug felt when he realized that his assumption was wrong.9.After attending Mindsets9 works

28、hops,the participants came to know theimportance of to their business.10.When we view people as individuals and get rid of stereotypes,we canachieve diversity and benefit from the between us.Part IIIListening Comprehension(35Minutes)Section ADirections:In this section,you will hear 8 short conversat

29、ions and 2 longconversations.At the end of each conversation,one or more questionswill be asked about what was said.Both the conversation and thequestions will be spoken only once.After each question there will he apause.During the pause,you must read the four choices markedA),B)f C)and D),and decid

30、e which is the best answer.Then mark thecorresponding letter on Answer sheet 2 with a single line through thecentre.11.A)She expected more people at her party.B)She enjoys entertaining small children.C)She threw a surprise party for her friendD)She has always enjoyed great popularity.12.A)They are n

31、ot used to living in a cold place.B)They feel lucky to live in Florida.C)They are going to have a holiday.D)They have not booked their air tickets yet.13.A)He was pleased to get the medal.B)He was very courageous.14.A)Make a profitable investment.Japan.B)Buy a new washing machinefixed.C)He used to b

32、e a firefighter.D)He was accused of causing a fire.C)Get parts for the machine fromD)Have the old washing machine15.A)He is pleased with his exciting new job.B)He finds the huge workload unbearable.C)He finds his office much too big for him.D)He is not so excited about his new position.16.A)The woma

33、n is going to hold a big party tomorrow.B)The man has no idea what the right thing to do is.C)The woman doesnt know how to get to the party.D)The man offers to drive the woman to the party.17.A)Drawing up a business plan.B)Discussing a term paper.18.A)She ordered some paper.B)She had the printer rep

34、aired.C)Finalizing a contract.D)Reviewing a co-authored article.C)She chatted online with a friendD)She filled in an application formQuestions 19 to 22 are based on the conversation you have just heard.19.A)His health is getting worse.C)His past life upsets him a gooddeal.B)He can no longer work at

35、sea.D)He has not got the expectedpension.20.A)She passed away years ago.C)She has been working at a clinic.B)She used to work as a model.D)She has been seriously ill for years.21.A)She has made lots of money as a doctor.B)She is going to take care of her old dad.C)She has never got on with her fathe

36、r.D)She is kind and generous by nature.22.A)He dines out with his wife every weekend.B)He is excellent but looks had-tempered.C)He does not care about his appearance.D)He is not quite popular with his patients.Questions 23 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.23.A)The man has sent

37、 the order to the woman by mistakeB)Some of the telephone systems dont work properlyC)Some of the packs do not contain any manuals.D)The quality of the goods is not up to the standard.24.A)Send a service engineer to do the repairs.B)Consult her boss about the best solution.C)P ass the mans order to

38、the right person.D)The quality of the goods is not up to the standard.25.A)Ideal.C)P artialB)TemporaryD)CreativeSection BDirections:In this section,you will hear 3 short passages.At the end of eachpassage.You will hear some questions.Boss the passage and thequestions will be spoken only once.After y

39、ou hear a question,you mustchoose the best answer from the four choices marked and D).Then the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 with a single linethrough the centre.Passage OneQuestions 26 to 28 are based on the passage you have just heard.26.A)It is entertaining.B)It is a costly hobby.27.A)Th

40、ey can harm nearby plants.B)They may catch some disease.28.A)P lace the food on warmer spots.C)It takes lots of time.D)It requires training.C)They fight each other for food.D)They may pollute the environment.C)Avoid using any contaminated food.B)Use prepared feed mixtures only.D)Continue the feeding

41、 till it gets warmPassage TwoQuestions 29 to 32 are based on the passage you have just heard.29.A)He will betray even his best friends.B)He is able to make up good excuses.C)He will lie whenever he wants.D)He tries to achieve his goal at any cost30.A)She made him apologizeB)She readily forgave him31

42、.A)Buy her a new set of tires.B)Help clean her apartment.Passage ThreeC)She broke up with him.D)She refused to answer his calls.C)Lend her his batteries.D)Move furniture for her.Questions 32 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard.32.A)The atmosphere they live in is rather unreal.B)Their

43、parents put too much pressure on them.C)Its hard for them to get along with other kids.D)They have to live in the shadow of their parents.33.A)He always boasts about his rich father.B)He will grow up to be good for nothing.C)He has too much to know the value of things.D)He is too young to manage his

44、 inherited property.34.A)She wants Amanda to get professional care.B)She has no experience in raising children.C)She wants to show off her wealth.D)She has no time to do it herself.35.A)The lifestyle depicted in Hollywood movies.B)The worship of money,beauty and pleasure.C)The attention the media fo

45、cuses on them.D)The pursuing of perfection in performance.Section CDirections:In this section,you will hear a passage three times.When the passageis 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 inthe bl

46、anks numbered from 36 to 43 with the exact words you have justheard.For blanks numbered from 44 to 46 you are required to fill in themissing information.For these blanks,you can either use the exactwords you have just heard or write clown the main points in your ownwords.Finally,when the passage is

47、read for the third time,you shouldcheck what you have written.Around 120 years ago,Ebbinghaus began his study of memory.H e(3 6).o n studying how quickly the human mind can remember(3 7).One result of his research is known as the total time hypothesis(假设)，which simplymeans the amount you learn(38)on

48、 the time you spend trying to learn it.This can be taken as our first rule of learning.Although it is usually true that studying for four hours is better than studyingfor one,there is still the question of how we should use the four hours.For example,is it better to study for four hours(39)or to stu

49、dy for one hour a day for fourdays in a(4 0)?.The answer,as you may have(4 1),is that it is betterto spread out the study times.This(4 2),through which we can learn more(43).by dividing our practice time,is known as the distribution of practiceeffect.Thus,(44)_But were not finished yet.We havent con

50、sidered how we should study oververy short periods of time.(45)_.Should you look at the sameword in rapid succession,or look at the word and then have some delay before youlook at it again?(46)_Part IV Reading Comprehension(reading in depth)(25 minutes)Section ADirections:In this section,there is a