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2013年12月四级真题详解 广州新东方：周祖竣一、听力短对话逐题详解：Question 1M: After high school, Id like to go to college and major in business administration.W: But Id rather spend my college days finding out how children learn.Q: What do we learn from the conversation?解析：此题考查的是but句型，听音重点锁定在but一词之后的内容，选出同意替换即可。男人说大学想学工商管理专业，女人说：但是我想在大学里研究孩子们是怎么学习的，言下之意是想在大学学习儿童教育专业。正确答案为：D） The woman is going to major in child education.Question 2W: Is everything ready for the conference?M: The only thing left to do is set up the microphones and speakers. They'll be here in a few minutes.Q: What preparations have yet to be made?解析：此题比较简单，女人的话属于单纯提问型，没有加入其它的陈述，这样的题目重点只要听下一个人针对这个问题做出的回答即可。男人回答说：只有只有麦克风和音响没有准备好了。这句话就是关键，找到它的同意替换即是答案：B） The sound equipment has to be set up.此题学生应当注意set up这个短语在这里表示“安装”。Question 3W: Is it almost time to go home now? I'm so tired. I can hardly see straight.M: Just a few more minutes, then we can go.Q: What is the womans problem?解析：此题在答题之前预览选项时不难发现4个选项均以she开头，所以在听音之前重点应该锁定答案很有可能在女人的话中，而此题的确是针对女人提问，女人的问题就是第一句话：I'm so tired.的同意替换，故正确答案为：A） She is exhausted. Question 4W: I'm not sure what Im in a mood for. Ice-cream or sandwiches? They are both really good here.M: The movie starts in an hour. And we still have to get there and park. So just make a decision.Q: What does the man mean?解析：此题为因果关系的考点，听到关系提示词so应该迅速锁定“So just make a decision.“这句话，然后选出这句话的同意替换，“男人让女人赶快做决定”，而女人需要做的决定就是“不知道点冰淇淋还是三明治“故答案为：C） The woman should order her food quickly.Question 5W: Tom said he would come to repair our solar heater when he has time.M: He often says he is willing to help, but he never seems to have time. Q: What does the man imply about Tom?解析：此题考查but句型，听到but后迅速锁定答案句“but he never seems to have time”前文女人说：Tom说他如果有时间回来帮我们修太阳能热水器。男人说：他总是说愿意帮忙，但是他好像从来都没时间帮忙。故正确答案为：B） He doesnt keep his promises.Question 6W: So you know that Sam turns down the job offered by the travel agency.M: Yes. The hours were convenient. But if he had accepted it, he wouldnt be able to make ends meet.Q: What do we learn from the conversation?解析：此题在此次短对话的考察中难度较高，虽然考察的句型仍然是but句型，但是出现了一个可能很多考生不熟悉的短语“not be able to make ends meet”入不敷出，言下之意是说如果Sam接受了这份工作就会入不敷出，也就是说收入很低，故选：C） The pay offer by the travel agency is too low.Question 7M: Could you tell me a bit about the business your company is doing?W: We mainly deal with large volume buyers from western countries and our products have been well received.Q: What business is the womans company doing?解析：此题与第2题的考察形式一致，第一个人单纯提出问题，不做其他的陈述时，答案应该锁定在第二个人对该问题的回答中，在回答中考生们不难听到：“buyers from western countries”买家来自西方国家，故答案为：A） International trade.Question 8W: Yesterday I made reservations for my trip to Miami next month.M: You must really be looking forward to it. You havent had any time off for at least two years.Q: What is the woman going to do?解析：此题的听音比较简单，没有较难的词或短语，重点把握第二人说的话便可推敲答案，女人说定了下个月去Miami的行程（但是我们无法判断女人到底要去干嘛）男人说：你是应该去，你已经两年都没有休假了。短语“time off”表示休假，值得考生注意。故答案为：D） Take a vacation.短对话点评：2013年12月改革之后的短对话和改革前几乎没有难度上的变化，重点还是考察but句型，但是对短语的考察难度提升，所以各位考生在备考时应该多留意和记忆一些常考的短语。答题时最关键是要记住：短对话的答案往往不是听到什么就选什么，而是原文的同意替换。二、听力长对话Conversion 1：此道长对话是一篇关于一个地区的几个小镇的信息咨询的题目，考的全是咨询的重要信息，都考细节题。其次采取的是一问一答的形式，所以听清问题之后再听到针对该问题的回答一般就是答案，而选项中正好又有原文中出现的极为相似的内容即为正确答案。原文：M: Excuse me, I need some information about some of the towns near here.对话主题（小镇的信息咨询）W: What would you like to know?问题是考题M: Well, first, I'd like directions to go to Norwalk. I believe there is an interesting museum there. It isn't far, is it?回答是答案W: No, not at all. Norwalk is about eighteen miles east of here on Route 7. And you're right. It's a wonderful little museum.重复答案词提示答案（第9题答案为：B. It has an interesting museum.）M: Oh good. Now what about Amitsville? I have some friends. I'd like to visit there and I also want to get to Newton. They are near each other, aren't they?问题是考题W: Hmm. well, they are actually in opposite directions. Amitsville is northeast. It's about thirty five miles northeast of here. 回答是答案（第10题答案为：A. They are in opposite directions.）M: Huh-uh, thirty five miles northeast. And how about Newton?W: Well, Newton is in the other direction. 重复答案词提示答案It's southwest, so it isn't really very close to Amitsville at all and it's a long drive. It's about fifty five miles southwest from here and the road is not at all straight.M: Fifty five miles southwest! Well, maybe I won't go there this time.W: I'd recommend visiting Westfield or Great Town. They are both very close. Westfield is just seven miles west of here and Great Town is about five miles south. They are really pretty little towns with lots of old houses and beautiful tree-lined streets.建议句型出答案（第11题答案为：C. They have lots of old houses.）M: I see. Seven miles west to Westfield and five miles south to Great Town. Good. Well, I think that's all the information I need for a while. Thank you. You've been very helpful.W: You're welcome, sir. I hope you enjoy your stay.Q9: What does the man know about Norwalk?Q10: What does the woman say about Amitsville and Newton?Q11: What do we learn about Westfield and Great Town?Conversion 2：此道长对话是一篇关于商务行程安排谈论的对话，其中出现了很多的人物和公司名称，考生在答题时一定要注意细节对照，有很多选项都是听到的，但具体要听最后题目问的到底是那个细节。最后此题还出了一道推断题，要考生推断女人的职位是什么，根据对整个原文的把握，考生应该不难做出推理。原文：M: Err. Sandra, I've finished with Mr. Gordon now. Do you think you could pop through in bringing me up-to-date on their arrangements for the Italian trip? 对话主题（去意大利的行程）（第12题答案为：B. Inform him of the arrangements for his trip in Italy.）W: Certainly, Mr. Wilkinson. I'll bring everything with me.M: Right, take a seat. Now my first meeting is when? W: Your first meeting is on Monday the 21st at 9a.m. with Dr. Gucci of Bancos en Piedra in Milan.M: OK, so can I fly out early Monday morning? 问题是考题W: Well, there is a flight to Lenarty Airport which leaves at six thirty London time and gets in at eight thirty Italian time.M: Yeah, but that only leaves me thirty minutes to clear customs in getting to the city center and it means I have to check in by five thirty, which means leaving home at about four fifteen.回答是答案（在回答中听到了三个时间点分别在选项中都有，需要做好笔记6:30是飞机起飞时间，5:30是check in的时间，4:15是离开家的时间；最后问题问的是离开家的时间，第13题答案为：D.About 4:15.）W: I'm afraid so.M: Hmm. not so keen on that. What's the program for the rest of that day? 问题是考题W: It's quite full, I'm afraid. At eleven, you're seeing Jeana Rivard at Meg Star and then you'll have a lunch engagement with Gaven from the Chamber of Commerce at one.回答是答案（第14题答案为：D.Gavin from the Chamber of Commerce.）M: Where's that?W: You're meeting him at his office and then he's taking you somewhere.M: Good, that sounds fine. What about the afternoon?W: Well, at three thirty, you're seeing our sales representative there and then you're free till evening.M: I see. I seem to remember that I'm having a dinner with someone from Bergamo.W: That's right. And Mr. Betty from SAP Industries at eight.Q12: What would the man like the woman to do?Q13: At what time is Mr. Wilkinson going to leave home for the airport?Q14: Who is Mr. Wilkinson going to have a lunch with on Monday?Q15: What is most probably the woman's job?推断题，很据原文不难听出女人是一个秘书（第15题答案为：C. Secretary.）长对话点评：2013年12月的长对话的总体难度是比较小的，以细节题的考察为主，在解题时首先应该把握：听到什么选什么的原则，如果几个选项同时都听到时在选项下面做好笔记，标注选项对应的细节，最后听问题到底针对哪个细节提问就选哪个。其次应该注意一些潜规则：如按听音顺序出题，问题是考题，回答是答案等。三、听力短文Passage 1：这是一篇人物传记类的文章，把握每个时间起人物的动态，听音时注意因果，转折等关系连接词，听到什么选什么，此题以细节题的考察为主。当听到的内容几个选项同时都出现时做好笔记，听最后的问题具体问什么，再选出最终答案。原文：Donna Fredricks served with the Peace Corps for two years in Brazil. She joined the Peace Corps after she graduated from the college because she wanted to do something to help other people16. She had been brought up on a farm, so the Peace Corps assigned her to a agricultural project17. Before she went to Brazil, she studied Portuguese for three months. She also learnt a great deal about its history and culture. During her two years with the Peace Corps, Donna lived in a village in northeast Brazil. That part of Brazil is very dry and farming is often difficult there. Donna helped the people of the village to organise an irrigation project, and she also advised them on planting corps. They didnt require much water. When Donna returned to the States, she couldnt settle down. She tried several jobs, but they seemed very boring to her. She couldnt get Brazil out of her mind18. Finally, one day she got on an plane and went back to Brazil. She wasnt sure what shes going to do. She just wanted to be there. After a few weeks, Donna found a job as an English teacher, teaching five classes a day. Like most of the teachers, she doesnt make much money. She shares a small apartment with another teacher. And she makes a little extra money by sending stories to newspapers in the States19. Eventually she wants to quit teaching and work as a full-time journalist.16：Why did Donna join the Peace Corps after she graduated from college?答案：A） She had a desire to help others. 17：What was Donna assigned to do in Brazil?答案：B） Work on an agricultural project.18：Why did Donna go back to Brazil once again?答案：D） She could not get the country out of her mind.待添加的隐藏文字内容3Question 19：How did Donna make extra money to support herself?答案：B） By writing stories for American newspapers.Passage 2：这是一篇科普文化类的短文，此题难度虽不大，但却是一道相当变态的细节匹配题，讲的是三个不同国家：美国，英国和日本这三个国家的人休闲娱乐的主要方式是什么。特别是在做最后两道题时，一定要在选项上标注这些娱乐休闲的方式对应的到底是哪个国家的人，只有再最后问题出来是才能迅速做出反应，找到正确答案。原文：Results of a recent Harrys pool on free time showed that the average work week for many Americans is 50 hours. With the time spent eating, sleeping and taking care of the household duties, theres little time left for leisure activities for many Americans. However, having free time to relax and pursue hobbies is important20. People need time away from the pressures of study or work to relax and enjoy time with friends and family. In many countries free time is spent in different ways. The results of a Harrys pool showed that reading was the most popular spare time activity in the US21. This was followed by watching TV. In a UK survey on leisure time activities, watching TV and videos was the most popular. Listening to the radio came second. In a similar survey conducted in Japan, the most popular free time activity was eating out. The second most popular activity was driving. There were also differences in the most popular outdoor pursuits between the three countries. The most popular outdoor activity for Americans was gardening. In the UK, it was going to the pub22. In Japan, going to bars ranked eighth in popularity and gardening ranked ninth. Although people around the world may enjoy doing similar things in their free time, theres evidence to suggest that these interests are changing. In the US, for example, the popularity of computer activities is increasing. Many more people in the States are spending their free time surfing the web, emailing friends or playing games online.20: What is the recent Harry Pole about?答案：C） Time spent on leisure activities.21: What was the most popular leisure activity in the US?答案：A） Reading.22: What was the most popular outdoor pursuit in the UK?答案：C） Going to the pubPassage 3：这是一篇故事类的短文，讲一个人物开车粗心大意出了很多事故的故事，给人以警醒。故事类的文章要注意听一些明显的时间词，在时间细节后一般会出答案。原文：On March 13th, while on duty Charles Mclocklin, a very careless driver employed by the company Lummis was involved in another accident. The accident occurred in Riverside California. Not paying attention to his driving, Mclocklin turned right on main street and 33rd street and hit Volkswagen rabbit. This caused minor damage to his truck and serious damage to the car. On the basis of the police report, the Lummis accident committee correctly determined that Mclocklin had been quite careless23. As a result of the committees conclusion, the branch manager Mr. David Rossi reported that he had talked with Mclocklin about his extremely poor driving record. Further evidence of Mclocklins irresponsibility occurred on May 6th when he was returning from his shift. That day he ran into a roll-up door at the Lummis facility in Valero, causing significant damage to the door. Damage to the truck, however, was minor. Finally, on June 7th, Mclocklin once again demonstrated his carelessness by knocking down several mail boxes near the edge of the companys parking lot24. There was damage to the mailboxes and minor damage to the truck. Mr. David Rossi stated that he had spoken with Mclocklin on several occasions about his driving record. He added that he had warned Mclocklin that three preventable accidents in one year could lead to his discharge25, as indeed it should.23. What did the Lummis accident committee find out about the accident that occurred on March 13th?答案：D） McLaughlins carelessness resulted in the collision.24. What did Mclocklin do on June 7th near the edge of the companys parking lot?答案：B） He knocked down several mailboxes.25. What is most probably going to happen to Mclocklin?答案：A） He will lose his job.短文点评：2013年12月的短文听力总体难度并不算大，只要掌握要听音的规律，得高分并不难，在做短文题的时候，考试们应该注意听：关系连接词的前后，重点听：因果、转折、并列的关系词；除此之外还要把握一些极端的表达，如最高级，感叹句，only、never、all等极端色彩的词。短文的答案与长对话一致，听到什么选什么，按照听音的顺出题，考生在做题时不要慌张，把握好节奏一题一题圈出在原文中听到的选项即可。四、复合式听写Section CWhen Captain Cook asked the chiefs in Tahiti why they always ate （26） _, they replied, “Because it is right.” If we ask Americans why they eat with knives and forks, or why their men wear pants （27） _ skirts, or why they may be married to only one person at a time, we are likely to get （28） _ and very uninformative answers: “Because its right.” “Because thats the way its done.” “Because its the （29） _.” Or even “I dont know.” The reason for these and countless other patterns of social behavior is that they are （30） _ by social normsshared rules or guidelines which prescribe the behavior that is appropriate in a given situation. Norms （31） _ how people “ought” to behave under particular circumstances in a particular society. We conform （遵守） to norms so readily that we are hardly aware they （32） _. In fact, we are much more likely to notice （33） _ from norms than conformity to them. You would not be surprised if a stranger tried to shake hands when you were introduced, but you might be a little （34） _ if they bowed, started to stroke you, or kissed you on both （35） _. Yet each of these other forms of greeting is appropriate in other parts of the world. When we visit another society whose norms are different, we quickly become aware that things we do this way, they do that way.26. apart and alone27. instead of28. similar 29. custom30. controlled31. define 32. exist33. departures 34. startle 35. cheeks听写点评：2013年12月听力部分唯一真正改革的是听写部分，从真题中不难看出需要书写的词汇难度并不大，如custom和control等词都是往年在复合式听写中写过的词。所以考生平时应加强对单词的拼写记忆。其次考试时大家要