2008年6月大学英语四级考试A卷真题(3)

Passage Two
Question 62 to 66 are based on the following passage.
Someday a siranger will read your e-mail without your permission or scan the Website you've visited，Or perhaps someone will casually glance through your credit card purchases or cell phonebills to find out your shopping preferences or calling habits.
In fact, it's likely some of these things have already happened to you. Who would watch you without your permission? It might be a spouse, a girl friend, a marketing company, a boss, a cop or a criminal. Whoever it is, they will see you in a way you never intended to be seen - the 21st century equivalent of being caught naked.
Psychologists tell us boundaries are healthy, that it's important to reveal yourself to friends, family and lovers in stages, at appropriate times. But few boundaries remain. The digital bread crumbs(碎屑) you leave everywhere make it easy for strangers to reconstruct who you are, where you are and what you like. In some cases, a simple Google search can reveal what you think. Like it or not, increasingly we live in a world where you simply cannot keep a secret.
The key question is: Does that matter?
For many Americans, the answer apparently is "no."
When opinion polls ask Americans about privacy, most say they are concerned about losing it. A survey found an overwhelming pessimism about privacy, with 60 percent of respondents saying they feel their privacy is "slipping away, and that bothers me."
But people say one thing and do another. Only a tiny fraction of Americans change any behaviors in an effort to preserve their privacy. Few people turn down a discount at tollbooths(收费站) to avoid using the EZ-Pass system that can track automobile movements. And few turn down supermarket loyalty cards. Privacy economist A lessandro Acauisti has run a series of  tests that reveal people will surrender personal information like Socail Security numbers just to get their hands on a pitiful 50-cents-off coupon(优惠卷)。
But privacy does matter - at least sometimes. It's like health: When you have it, you don't notice it. Only when it's gone do you wish you'd done more to protect it.
62. What does the author mean by saying "the 21st century equivalent of being caught naked" (Lines 3-4,Para.2)?
A) People's personal information is easily accessed without their knowledge.
B) In the 21st century people try every means to look into others' secrets.
C) People tend to be more frank with each other in the information age.
D) Criminals are easily caught on the spot with advanced technology.
63.What would psychologists advise on the relationships between friends?
A) Friends should open their hearts to each other.
B) Friends should always be faithful to each other.
C) There should be a distance even between friends.
D) There should be fewer disputes between friends.
64. Why does the author say "we live in a world where you simply cannot keep a secret" (Line5,para.3)
A) Modern society has finally evolved into an open society.
B) People leave traces around when using modern technology.
C) There are always people who are curious about others' affairs.
D) Many search engines profit by revealing people's identities.
65. What do most Americans do with regard to privacy protection?
A) They change behaviors that might disclose their identity.
B) They use various loyalty cards for business transactions.
C) They rely most and more on electronic devices.
D) They talk a lot but hardly do anything about it.
66.According to the passage, privacy is like health in that ___.
A) people will make every effort to keep it.
B) its importance is rarely understood
C) is is something that can easily be lost
D) people don't cherish it until they lose it
Part V Cloze (15 minutes)
Universities are institutions that teach a wide variety of subjects at advanced levels. They also carry out research work aimed -67- extending man's knowledge of these subjects. The emphasis given to each of these functions -68- from university to university, according to the views of the people in -69- and according to the resources available. The smaller and newer universities do no -70- the staff or equipment to carry out the -71- research projects possible in larger institutions. -72- most experts agree that some research activity is -73- to keep the staff and their students in -74- with the lastest developments in their subjects.
Most students attend a university mainly to -75- the knowledge needed for their chosen -76-. Educationists believe that this aim should not be the -77- one. Universities have always aimed to produce men and women -78- judgment and wisdom as well as knowledge. For this reason, they -79- students to meet others with differing -80- and to read widely to -81- their understanding in many fields of study. -82- a secondary school course, a student should be interested enough in a subject to enjoy gaining knowledge for its own -83-. He should be prepared to -84- sacrifices to study his chosen -85- in depth. He should have an ambition to make some -86- contribution to man's knowledge.
67.A) at B) by C) to D) in
68.A) turns B) ranges C) moves D) varies
69.A) prospect B) place C) control D) favor
70.A) occupy B) possess C) involve D) spare
71.A) maximum B) medium C) virtual D) vast
72.A) But B) As C) While D) For
73.A) natural B) essential C) functional D) optional
74.A) coordination B) accordance C) touch D) grasp
75.A) acquire B) accept C) endure D) ensure
76.A) procession B) profession C) possession D) preference
77.A) typical B) true C) mere D) only
78.A) with B) under C) on D) through
79.A) prompt B) provoke C) encourage D) anticipate
80.A) histories B) expressions C) interests D) curiosities
81.A) broaden B) lengthen C) enforce D) specify
82.A) Amid B) Over C) After D) Upon
83.A) object B) effect C) course D) sake
84.A) take B) suffer C) make D) pay
85.A) field B) target C) scope D) goal
86.A) radical B) meaningful C) truthful D) initial

五.翻译部分（11：25－11：30）
Part VI Translation ( 5 minutes )
注意：此部分试题请在答题卡2上作答，只需写出译文部分。
87. Our efforts will pay off if the results of the research _________ .（能应用于新技术的开发）
88. I can’t boot my computer now. Something __________（一定出了毛病）with its operating system.
89. Leaving one’s job, _____________ （无论是什么工作）, is a difficult change,
even for those who look forward to retiring.
90. _________（与我成长的地方相比）, this town is more prosperous and exciting.
91. _________（直到他完成使命）did he realize that he was seriously ill.
2008年6月大学英语四级考试真题答案与精解
（试卷A）

PartⅠ                         Writing

范文:
Abundant recreational activities are available for people to release their strain and stress, ranging from sports to online activities. There is going on a hot debate arguing whether they are good for the public or not, especially for college students.
As for such a question, different people hold different views. Some believe that recreation is helpful if we want to keep healthy physically and mentally. While there also sounds an opposite voice, which claims that activities also bring many problems. For example, some young people are easily addicted to the virtual world online, which affects their study seriously and may lead to worse consequences as well.
　  As for me, I hold a belief that recreational activities do more good than harm. They do give us a good chance, and efficiency too. As long as we can arrange the time reasonably, they will definitely provide more benefits for us.

PartⅡ Reading Comprehension (Skimming and Scanning)
1. A）
2. D）
3. B）
4. C）
5. A）
6. B）
7. C）
8. quite homogeneous but small
9. relationships with consumers  
10. the appropriate media

Part Ⅲ                          Listening Comprehension
Section A
11. M: Today's a bad day for me. I fell off a step and twisted my ankles.
W: Don't worry. Usually ankle injuries heal quickly if you stop regular activities for a while.
Q: What does the woman suggest the man do?
A)
12. W: May I see your ticket, please? I think you are sitting in my seat.
M: Oh, you're right. My seat is in the balcony. I'm terribly sorry.
Q: Where does the conversation most probably take place?
C)
13. W: Did you hear Jay Smith died in his sleep last night?
M: Yes, it's very sad. Please let everybody know that whoever wants to may attend the funeral.
Q: What are the speakers talking about?
B)
14. M: Have you taken Professor Young's exam before? I'm kind of nervous.
W: Yes. Just concentrate on the important ideas she's talked about in the class, and ignore the     details.
Q: How does the woman suggest the man prepare for Professor Young's exam?
D)
15. W: I'm so sorry, sir. And you'll let me pay to have your jacket cleaned, won't you?
M: That's all right. It could happen to anyone. And I'm sure that coffee doesn't leave lasting marks on clothing.
Q: What can we infer from the conversation?
D)
16. W: Have you seen the movie "The Departed"? The plot is so complicated that I really got lost.
M: Yeah. I felt the same. But after I saw it a second time, I could put all the pieces together.
Q: How did the two speakers find the movie?
B)
17. M: I'm really surprised you got an A on the test. You didn't seem to have done a lot of reading.
W: Now you know why I never miss a lecture.
Q: What contributes to the woman's high score?
A)
18. W: Have you heard about the new digital television system? It lets people get about five hundred channels.
M: Yeah, but I doubt that will have anything different from what we watch now.
Q: What does the man mean?
D)

Conversation One
W: Gosh, have you seen this, Richard?
M: See what?
W: In the paper,（19）says there's a man going round pretending he is from the electricity board. He is been calling at people's homes, saying he's come to check that all their appliances are safe. Then he gets around them to make him a cup of tea, and while they are out of the room, （19）he steals their money, handbag, whatever, and makes off with it.
M: But you know Jean, it's partly their own fault. They should never let anyone like that in unless   you are expecting them.
W: It's all very well to say that, but someone comes to the door and says electricity or gas. And you automatically think they are ok. Especially if they flashed a card to you.
M: Does this man have an ID then?
W:（20）Yes, that's just it. It seems he used to work for the electricity board at one time. According to the paper, （21）the police are warning people especially pensioners not to admit anyone unless they have an appointment. It's a bit sad. One old lady told them, （22）she's just been to the post office to draw her pension, when he called, she said he must follow her home.（22）He stole the whole lot.
M: but, what does he look like. Surely they must have a description.
W: Oh, yes. They have. Let's see, in his 30s, tall, bushy dark hair, slight northern accent. Sounds a bit like you actually.

19. What does the woman want the man to read in the newspaper?
C)
20. How did the man mentioned in the newspaper try to win further trust from the victims?.
D)
21. What is the warning from the police?
C)
22. What does the woman speaker tell us about the old lady?
C)

Conversation Two
M: Miss Jones, could you tell me more about your first job with hotel marketing concepts.
W: Yes, certainly. （23）I was a marketing consultant responsible for marketing ten UK hotels. They were all luxury hotels in the leisure sector, all of very high standard.
M: Which markets were you responsible for?
W: For Europe and Japan.
M: I see from your resume that you speak Japanese. Have you ever been to Japan?
W: Yes, I have. I spent a month in Japan in 2006. I met all the key people in the tourist industry, the big tour operators, and the tourist organizations. （24）As I speak Japanese, I had a very big advantage.
M: Yes, of course. Have you had any contact with Japan, in your present job?
W: Yes, I've had a lot. Cruises have become very popular with the Japanese both for holidays and for business conferences. In fact, the market for all types of luxury holidays for the Japanese has increased a lot recently.
M: Really? I'm interested to hear more about that. But first tell me, have ever traveled on a luxury train, the Orienting Express for example.
W: No, I haven't. But I've traveled on the Glacier Express to Switzerland, and I traveled across China by train about 8 years ago. （25）I love train travel. That's why I am very interested in this job.

23. What did the woman do in her first job?
A)
24. What gave the woman an advantage during her business trip in Japan?
D)
25. Why is the woman applying for the new job?
A）

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