6月大學(xué)英語四級聽力題目答案及原文第1套

2016年6月大學(xué)英語四級真題（第1套）PartIWritingPartI(30minutes)Directions:Forthispart,youareallowed30minutestowritealetteretxopressyourthankstoyourparentsoranyfamilymembersuponmakingmemorableachievement.Youshouldwriteatleast120wordsbutnomorethan180words.PartIIListeningComprehensionPartIIListeningComprehension(25minutes)SectionADirections:Inthissection,youwillhearthreenewsreports.Attheendofeachnewsreport,youwillheartwoorthreequestions.Boththenewsreportandthequestionswillbespokenonlyonce.Afteryouhearaquestion,youmustchoosethebestanswerfromthefourchoicesmarkedA),B),C)andD).ThenmarkthecorrespondingletteronAnswerSheet1withasinglelinethroughthecentre.Questions1and2arebasedonthenewsreportyouhavejustheard.A)TheInternationalLaborOrganization'skeyobjective.Thebasicsocialprotectionforthemostvulnerable.Risingunemploymentworldwide.Globaleconomicrecovery.A)Manycountrieshavenottakenmeasurestocreateenoughjobs.Fewcountriesknowhowtoaddressthecurrenteconomiccrisis.Fewcountrieshaverealizedtheseriousnessofthecurrentcrisis.Manycountriesneedsupporttoimprovetheirpeople'slivelihood.Questions3and4arebasedonthenewsreportyouhavejustheard.A)Servestandardizedfoodnationwide.Putcalorieinformationonthemenu.Increaseproteincontentinthefood.Offerconvenientfoodtocustomers.A)Theywillbefined.Theywillbeclosed.Theywillgetawarning.Theywilllosecustomers.Questions5to7arebasedonthenewsreportyouhavejustheard.A)Inabilitytoimplementtheirbusinessplans.Inabilitytokeepturningoutnovelproducts.Lackofasuccessfulbusinessmodeloftheirown.Failuretointegrateinnovationintotheirbusiness.A)Itisthesecrettobusinesssuccess.Itisthecreationofsomethingnew.Itisamagictooltobringbigrewards.Itisanessentialpartofbusinessculture.A)Itshardworkingemployees.Itsflexiblepromotionstrategy.Itsinnovationculture.Itswillingnesstomakeinvestments.SectionBDirections:Inthissection,youwillheartwolongconversations.Attheendofeachconversationsyouwillhearfourquestions.Boththeconversationsandthequestion-swillbespokenonlyonce.Afteryouhearaquestion.YoumustchoosethebestanswerfromthefourchoicesmarkedA),B),C)andD).ThenmarkthecorrespondingletteronAnswerSheet1withasinglelinethroughthecentre.Questions8to11arebasedontheconversationyouhavejustheard.A)He'sgotaddictedtotechnology.Heisnotverygoodatsocializing.Heiscrazyabouttext-messaging.Hedoesnottalklongonthephone.A)Talkbig.Talkatlength.Gossipalot.Forgetherself.A)Hethoughtitwascool.Heneededthepractice.Hewantedtostayconnectedwiththem.Hehadanurgentmessagetosend.A)Itposesachallengetoseniors.Itsavesbothtimeandmoney.Itischildishandunprofessional.Itiscoolandconvenient.Questions12to15arebasedontheconversationyouhavejustheard.A)Hewantstochangehisjobassignment.Heisunhappywithhisdepartmentmanager.Hethinkshedeservesextrapayforovertime.Heisoftensingledoutforcriticismbyhisboss.A)Hisworkloadwasmuchtooheavy.Hisimmediatebossdidnottrusthim.Hiscolleaguesoftenrefusedtocooperate.Hissalarywastoolowforhisresponsibility.A)Heneverknowshowtorefuse.Heisalwaysreadytohelpothers.Hisbosshasalotoftrustinhim.Hisbosshasnosenseoffairness.A)Putallhiscomplaintsinwriting.Waitandseewhathappensnext.Learntosaynowhennecessary.Talktohisbossinpersonfirst.SectionCDirections:Inthissection,youwillhearthreepassages.Attheendofeachpassage,youwillhearthreeorfourquestions.Boththepassageandthequestionswillbespokenonlyonce.Afteryouhearaquestion,youmustchoosethebestanswerfromthefourchoicesmarkedA),B),C)andD).ThenmarkthecorrespondingletteronAnswerSheet1withasinglelinethroughthecentre.Questions16to18arebasedonthepassageyouhavejustheard.A)Theimportanceofsleeptoahealthylife.ReasonsforAmericans'declineinsleep.Sometipstoimprovethequalityofsleep.Diseasesassociatedwithlackofsleep.A)Theyaremorehealth-conscious.Theyarechangingtheirlivinghabits.Theygetlessandlesssleep.Theyknowthedangersoflackofsleep.A)Theirweightwillgodown.Theirmindfunctionwilldeteriorate.Theirworkefficiencywilldecrease.Theirbloodpressurewillrise.Questions19to21arebasedonthepassageyouhavejustheard.A)Howmuchyoucanaffordtopay.Whatcourseyouaregoingtochoose.Whichuniversityyouaregoingtoapplyto.Whenyouaregoingtosubmityourapplication.A)Thelistofcoursesstudied.Thefullrecordofscores.Thereferencesfromteachers.Thepersonalstatement.A)Specifywhattheywouldliketodoaftergraduation.Describeindetailhowmuchtheywouldenjoystudying.Indicatetheyhavereflectedandthoughtaboutthesubject.Emphasizethattheyadmiretheprofessorsintheuniversity.Questions22to25arebasedonthepassageyouhavejustheard.A)Itwasequippedwithrubbertyres.Itwasbuiltinthelate19thcentury.ItwaspurchasedbytheRoyalfamily.ItwasdesignedbyanEnglishengineer.A)Theyconsumedlotsofpetrol.Theytooktwopassengersonly.Theyweredifficulttodrive.Theyoftenbrokedown.A)Theywereproducedontheassemblyline.Theywerebuiltwithlesscostlymaterials.TheyweremodeledafterBritishcars.Theyweremadeforordinaryuse.A)Itmadenewsallovertheworld.ItwasbuiltfortheRoyalfamily.Itmarkedanewerainmotortravel.Itattractedlargenumbersofmotorists.ListeningComprehensionSectionA(1)TheInternationalLaborOrganizationsaysthenumberofpeoplewithoutjobsisincreasing.Initslatestupdateonglobalemploymenttrends,theagencysaysprojectionsofthenumberofunemployedpeoplethisyearrangefrom2ii0lliontonearly240millionpeople.Thereportwarnsthat200millionpoorworkersareatriskofjoiningtheranksofpeoplelivingonlessthan2dollarsperdayinthepastthreeyears.ThedirectorgeneraloftheInternationalLaborOrganizationJuanSomavianotesthatsomecountrieshavetakenmeasurestoaddresstheeffectsoftheglobalcrisis.(2)However,hepointsoutthatmanycountrieshavenotdoneso.Andbasedonpastexperiences,ittakesfourtofiveyearsaftereconomicrecoveryforunemploymenttoreturntopre-crisislevels.Mr.SomaviasaystheInternationalLaborOrganizationisproposingaglobaljobs'agreementtodealwithunemployment.“Itskeyobjectiveistoplacethecenterofrecoveryeffort—measuresthatwouldgeneratehighlevelsofemploymentandprovidebasicsocialprotectionforthemostvulnerable.""Whatisthenewsreportmainlyabout?［參考答案］C［解題技巧］選項A是國際勞工組織的主要目標(biāo)，選項B是對弱勢群體的社會保障，選項C是世界各地失業(yè)率增長，選項D是全球經(jīng)濟復(fù)蘇。由選項可知，此題應(yīng)與失業(yè)或就業(yè)有關(guān)。［答案詳解］新聞開頭提到國際勞工組織公布，失業(yè)人數(shù)持續(xù)上漲。接下來提到一些國家采取措施應(yīng)對全球危機，而有些國家則沒有重視此危機。對此，國際勞工組織提出處理失業(yè)的協(xié)議。選項C全面地概括了新聞報道的大意。故選C。Whatdoes,JuanSomavia,directorgeneraloftheInternationalLaborOrganizationsay?［參考答案］A［解題技巧］選項A是許多國家都沒有采取措施創(chuàng)造足夠的工作機會選項B是很少國家知道怎么處理當(dāng)前的經(jīng)濟危機，選項C是很少國家意識到目前危機的嚴(yán)重性，選項D是許多國家需要支持來改善國民的生活。由選項可知，此題應(yīng)與與家和經(jīng)濟危機有關(guān)。［答案詳解］總干事說現(xiàn)在許多國家還沒有采取措施處理全球危機。故選A。選項B中許多國家沒有采取措施,并不意味著它們不知道怎么處理;選項C和選項D未提及。(3)BigfastfoodchainsinNewYorkCityhavestartedtoobeyafirst-of-its-kindrule,requiringthemtopostcaloriecountsrightonthemenu.CathyNonasiswiththeNewYorkCityDepartmentofHealth.uWewantedtogivepeopleanopportunitytoactuallyseethecaloriesbeforethepyurchasethefoodandmakeadecisionandinformdecision.Thatiftheywanttomaketheirhealthierchoice,iftheywanttoeatfewercalories,theycan.Andweexpectthiswillhaveahugeimpactonobesity.Andofcourse,ifithasanimpactonobesity,itwillhaveanimpactondiabetes,andheartdisease,andhighbloodpressure.MThenewruleswillbeintroducedasapartofanti-obesitycampaignthatalsoincludesarecentcitywidebanonartificialtransfatsinrestaurantfood.Themenuruleonlyappliestorestaurantsthatservestandardizedpotionsizesandhavefiftyormorelocationsnationwide.StartinglastSaturday,(4)ctiainsbigenoughtofallunderthernlewillfacepenaltiesabout2,000dollarsfornotshowingcalorieinformationinaprominentspotontheirmenus,preferablynexttotheprice.WhatarebigfastfoodchainsinNewYorkCityrequiredtodoaccordingtothenewrule?［參考答案］B［解題技巧］選項A是在全國范圍內(nèi)提供標(biāo)準(zhǔn)食物，選項B是在菜單上標(biāo)注有關(guān)卡路里的信息，選項C是在食物中增加蛋白質(zhì)含量，選項D是給顧客提供快餐。由選項可知，此題應(yīng)與食物有關(guān)。［答案詳解］新聞開頭提到，要遵守的第一條規(guī)則就是在菜單上標(biāo)明有關(guān)卡路里的信息。故選B。其他選項未提及。Whatwillhappentobigrestaurantchainsthatviolatethenewrule?［參考答案］A［解題技巧］選項A是它們會被罰款，選項B是它們會停業(yè)，選項C是它們會被警告，選項D是它們將失去顧客。由選項可知，此題應(yīng)與某事件的結(jié)果有關(guān)。［答案詳解］新聞中提到如果違背規(guī)則，就會被罰約兩千美金，故選A。其他選項未提及。Almostallcompaniesrecognizetheimportanceofinnovationtoday,butnotmanyareabletointegrateinnovationintotheirbusiness.AcommentaryintheShanghaiDailypointsoutthatinnovationdoesn'tmeanpilesofdocuments.It'ssomethingmorepractical.Thearticlesaysmanypeopletendtoassumethatinnovationjustmeanscreatingsomethingnew,butactuallyit'smorethanthat.It'sanattitudeofdoingthings.Acompanyshouldfindwaystoinnovatenotjustinproductsbutalsoinfunctions,businessmodelsandprocesses.Thearticlecitestheglobal"iantProcter&Gambleasanexample,sayingarealinnovativecompanyshoulddevelopaninnovationcultureanduseitasaprimarytoolforsuccess.Procter&Gamblehasa"CorporateInnovationFund",whichoffersbigrewardsforhigh-riskideasthatsucceed.Italsohasaspecialinnovationfacilityforitsemployees.Sometimesitsemployeesarereleasedfromtheirdailyjobsforweeks,andspendtheirtimeinteractingintheinnovationfacilityinstead.Inconclusion,thearticlesaysinnovativeideasalonedonotensuresuccess.It'spointlessunlessthereisarepeatableprocessinplacetoturninspirationintofinancialperformance.whatistheproblemwithmanycompaniesaccordingtothenewsreport?［參考答案］D［解題技巧］選項A是沒有能力實施它們的工作計劃，選項B是沒有能力持續(xù)生產(chǎn)新奇產(chǎn)品，選項C是缺少它們自己的成功商業(yè)模式選項D是沒有將創(chuàng)新融入它們的工作由選項可知此題應(yīng)與公司的問題有關(guān)。［答案詳解］新聞開頭提到今天幾乎所有公司都意識到創(chuàng)新的重要性，但能將創(chuàng)新融入工作的并不多。故選D。選項B中沒有能力持續(xù)生產(chǎn)新奇產(chǎn)品,這是人們對創(chuàng)新的錯誤看法。選項A和選項C未提及。Whatdomanypeopletendtothinkofinnovation?［參考答案］B［解題技巧］選項A是它是公司成功的秘訣，選項B是它是創(chuàng)造新的東西，選項C是它是帶來巨大收益的神奇工具，選項D是它是公司文化的重要部分。由選項可知，此題應(yīng)與某物的功能有關(guān)。［答案詳解］新聞中提到一些人認(rèn)為創(chuàng)新就是創(chuàng)造新的東西。故選B。WhatdoesthecompanyProcter&Gambleoweitssuccessto?［參考答案］C［解題技巧］選項A是努力工作的員工選項B是靈活的促銷措施選項C是創(chuàng)新的文化觀念選項D是投資意愿。由選項可知，此題應(yīng)與公司的發(fā)展措施有關(guān)。［答案詳解］新聞中提到寶潔公司認(rèn)為，真正的創(chuàng)新是要有創(chuàng)新的文化，這是成功的基本工具。故選C。SectionBConversationOnelM：So，Linzy，doyouliketotextmessageonyourcellphone?W:Yeah，Itextmessagealot.M：Idon'tdoitsomuch.IprefertomakeacallifTminahurry.W：Yeah，Igobothways.SometimesIdon'treallywanttotalktotheperson.Ijustwanttoaskthemonequestion，soi，tsmucheasierformejusttotextmessage.(9)If1callthem，I'llhavetohavealongconversation.M：Yeah，Icanseewhatyoumean.(8)ButIgetoffthephoneprettyquicklywhenIcall.I'mnotabigtalker.W:Yeah，that'strue.Youdon'ttalkalot.M：Soareyoufastatwritingthemessageswithyourthumb?W：Well，whenIfirstgotacellphone，Iwassoslow.IthoughtIwouldnevertextmessage.Butthenpeoplekepttext-messagingme，soIfeltobligedtolearnhowtotextmessage.SonowI'mprettyfast.Whataboutyou?M：ActuallyIhavetheoppositeproblem.(10)WhenIfirstgotmycellphone，Ithoughtitwassocooltotextmessageallmyfriendswhohaveone，andIwasprettyfastwithmythumbthen.ButitseemslikenowIdon11useitsomuch.I'vegotsloweractually.W：Yeah，Ithinktextmessagingactuallysortofhastodowithyourage.Forexample，peopleinhighschool，theytextmessagealot.ButIaskedmyfatherifhetextedmessages，andguesswhathesaid?M：What?W:Hesaidhe'dnevertextmessage.(11)Hethinksit'sverychildishandunprofessionaltotextmessage.M：Yeah，Icanseewhathemeans.It'sconsideredprettyinformaltotextmessagetosomeone.Whatdoesthemansayabouthimself?［參考答案］D［解題技巧］選項A是他沉迷于科技，選項B是他不擅長社交，選項C是他很熱衷于發(fā)短信，選項D是他打電話時間不長。由選項可知，此題應(yīng)與男士的習(xí)慣有關(guān)。［答案詳解］對話中提到他打電話的時候很快就掛斷了，他不喜歡說太久。故選D。對話提到男士剛有手機的時候?qū)Πl(fā)短信很狂熱，而并非現(xiàn)在，選項C錯誤。選項A和選項B未提及.Whatdoesthewomantendtodowhilesheisonthephone?［參考答案］B［解題技巧］選項A是說大話，選項B是說得很久，選項C是很八卦，選項D是忘乎所以。由選項可知，此題應(yīng)與某人的說話有關(guān)。［答案詳解】對話中提到女士只要一打電話就會說得很久。故選B。Whydidthemantextmessageallhisfriendswhenhefirstgothiscellphone?［參考答案］A［解題技巧］選項A是他認(rèn)為很酷，選項B是他需要練習(xí)，選項C是他想和他們保持聯(lián)系，選項D是他有緊急信息要發(fā)送。由選項可知，此題應(yīng)與男士的想法有關(guān)。［答案詳解］對話中提到他剛有手機的時候認(rèn)為給有手機的朋友發(fā)信息很酷。故選A。其他選項均未提及。Whatdoesthewoman'sfatherthinkoftextmessaging?［參考答案］C［解題技巧］選項A是它對年長的人有挑戰(zhàn)性，選項B是它節(jié)省時間和錢，選項C是它是幼稚的、不專業(yè)的，選項D是它是酷的、方便的。由選項可知，此題應(yīng)與某事有關(guān)。［答案詳解］對話中提到女十的父親認(rèn)為發(fā)短信是幼稚且不專業(yè)的，故選Co其他選項均未提及。ConversationTwoW：Goodmoming，Mr.Johnson.HowcanIhelpyou?M：Well，I'dliketotalktoyouaboutTimBond，thedepartmentmanager.W：Whatseemstobetheproblem?M:Well，eversinceSandraleftthedepartment，(12)IfeellikeI'vebeentargetedtodoallherworkaswellasmine.I'mexpectedtoattendtoomanymeetingsandIseemtobespendingalotofmytimedoingunnecessarypaperwork.W：I'msorrytohearthat.M:And，ontopofthat，(13_1)I'dspecificallyaskedifIcouldleaveearlylastFridayasJdonealotofovertimeduringtheweek.Butthatafternoon，eventhoughI'dfinishedmyassignedwork，Iwastoldtohelpothercolleaguesfinishtheirwork，too.W：(14)Butsurelythat'sapositivesignshowingthatMr.Bondhasalotoftrustinyou.M：Yest(13-2)butothercolleaguesgettoleaveearly，andtheydon'thavesuchalotofworktodo.W：Soyoufeelhe'sreallymakingunrealisticdemandsonyou?M：Yes，absolutely.W：HaveyouapproachedMr.Bondaboutthisparticularproblem?M：I'vetried，butitseemslikehejusthasnotimeforme.W：Well，atthisstage，itwouldbebetterifyouapproachedhimdirectly.Ifnothingelseshowingthatyou'vetriedtosolvetheproblemyourselfbeforeyoutakeitfurther，makeitclearthatyou'rejustnotacomplainer.(15)Whydon'tyousendanemailrequestingameetingwithhiminprivate?M：Hmm，I'vebeenabitworriedabouthisreaction.Butanyway，I'llsendhimanemailtorequestameeting，andI'llseewhathappensthroughthat.Thanksforyouradvice.W：Goodluck.Andletusknowtheoutcome.Whatdowelearnaboutthemanfromtheconversation?［參考答案］B［解題技巧］選項A是他想要改變他的T.作任務(wù)分配，選項B是他對他的主管不滿，選項C是他認(rèn)為他應(yīng)得到額外的加班費，選項D是他經(jīng)常被老板批評。由選項可知，此題應(yīng)與男士的工作有關(guān)。［答案詳解］對話提到他的老板分配給他很多任務(wù)，除了做自己的,還要做別人的。他要出席太多會議，似乎花費很多個人時間在做一些不必要的文書工作。故選3。其他選項未提及。Whatistheman'schiefcomplaint?［參考答案］A［解題技巧］選項A是他的工作埴太大，選項B是他的立接領(lǐng)導(dǎo)不信任他，選項C是他的同事經(jīng)常拒絕和他合作，選項I)是相對他在工作中承擔(dān)的責(zé)任而言，他的工資太低。由選項可知，此題應(yīng)與男士的工作情況有關(guān)。［答案詳解］對話中提到其他的同事工作量小，都可以早下班。而他本來以為自己完成任務(wù)了可以早走，結(jié)果老板又讓他幫助其他同事完成工作任務(wù)。故選A。其他選項未提及。HowdoesthewomaninterpretthefacttliatthemanwasaskedtohelpHiscolleagueswiththeirwork?［參考答案］C［解題技巧］選項A是他從來不知道怎么拒絕，選項B是他總是樂于助人，選項C是他的老板很信任他?選項D是他的老板沒有公平觀念。由選項可知，此題應(yīng)與男士的經(jīng)歷有關(guān)。［答案詳解］對話提到女士認(rèn)為男士的老板相信他,才讓他做那么多事情。故選C。其他選項未提及。Whatdidthewomanadvisethemantodo?［參考答案］D［解題技巧］選項A是把所有抱怨寫下來，選項B是等待并看看接下來會發(fā)生什么，選項C是在必要時候?qū)W會說“不”，選項D是先單獨跟他老板談?wù)?。由選項可知，此題應(yīng)與解決方法有關(guān)。［答案詳解］對話中女士建議男士發(fā)送郵件約老板單獨見面談?wù)劇９蔬xD。其他選項未提及。SectionCPassageOneThemassivedeclineinsleephappenedsoslowlyandquietlythatfewseemedtonoticethetrend.WasitbecrauseofthegrowingattractionoftheInternet，videogamesandendlessTVchannels?Neverdisconnectingfromwork?Nomatterhowithappened，millionsofAmericansareputtingtheirhealth，qualityoflifeandevenlengthoflifeindanger.(16-1)Newevidenceshowswhygettingenoughsleepisatoppriority.Some40%ofAmericansgetlessthan7hoursofshut-eyeonweeknights.“Thelinkbetweensleepandhealth，andbadsleepanddiseaseisbecomingclearerandclearer，”saysLawTenceAlberstaine，asleepexpertatHarvardUniversity.Forexample，(17)sleepdurationhasdeclinedfromsome8hoursinthe1950sto7inrecentyears.Althesametime，highbloodpressurehasbecomeanincreasingproblem.Bloodpressureandheartratearetypicallyattheirlowestlevelsduringsleep.(18)Peoplewhosleeplesstendtohavehigherbloodpressure，heartattack，diabetes，weightgainandotherproblems.Sleepingbettermayhelpfightoffillness.Whenpeoplearesleep-deprived，therearehigherlevelsofstresshormonesintheirIxxlieswhichcandecreaseiminunefunction.saysDoctorFelice，ofNorthwesternUniversityinChicago.(16-2)AuniversityofChicagostudyshowspeoplewhosleepwelllivelonger.Sosay"goodnight"，sooneranditmayhelpyoustayactiveandvitaltoaripeoldage.Whatisthespeakermainlytalkingabout?［參考答案］A［解題技巧］選項A是睡眠對健康生活的東要性，選項B是美國人睡覺時間減少的原因，選項C是改善睡眠質(zhì)量的幾點建議，選項D是疾病和睡眠不足有聯(lián)系。由選項可知，此題應(yīng)與睡眠有關(guān)。［答案詳解］短文中提到新的數(shù)據(jù)證明為什么充足的睡眠是最電要的，后面給出事實,最后短文中又提到“睡得好，活得久”的研究結(jié)果，推測出短文主要說的是睡眠對健康的重要性。故選A。選項B文中雖有提及，但并不是主要討論內(nèi)容;選項C未提及'作者證明睡眠重要性時給出的例證可證明選項D中的觀點正確，但不是主要論述的內(nèi)容Whatdowelearnfromthetalkabouttoday'sAmericans?［參考答案］C［解題技巧］選項A是他們更有健朿意識，選項B是他們正在改變生活習(xí)慣，選項C是他們的睡眠越來越少，選項D是他們知道缺乏睡眠的危害。由選項可知，此題應(yīng)與一些人的生活習(xí)慣有關(guān)。［答案詳解］短文中提到他們的睡眠時間從20世紀(jì)50年代的8小時左右減少到近幾年的7小時,說明他們的睡覺時間越來越少。故選C。選項B中生活習(xí)慣包括各個方面，答案太泛化。選項A和選項D未提及。Whatdoesthespeakersaywillhappentopeoplewholacksleep?［參考答案］D［解題技巧］選項A是他們的體重下降，選項B是他們的思維功能退化，選項C是他們的工作效率下降，選項D是他們的血壓升高。由選項可知，此題應(yīng)與一些人的身體狀況有關(guān)。［答案詳解］短文中提到睡眠時間缺乏將導(dǎo)致血壓升高。故選D。PassageTwoParentsandteacherswilltellyounottoworr)1wlienapplyingforaplaceatauniversity.Butinthesamebreathwewillremindyouthatitisthemostimportantdecisionofyourlife.(19)Thefirstdecisionisyourchoiceofcourse.Itwilldependonwhatyouwanttogetoutofuniversity，whatyouaregoodatandwhatyouenjoy.Thenextdecisioniswheretoapply.Aimhighbutwithinreason.Doyouhavetherightcombinalionofsubjectsandareyourexpectedgradeslikelytomeetentryrequirements?ThedeadlineisJanuary15th.Butitisbesttosubmityourapplicationearlybecauseuniversitiesbeginworkassoonasformsstartrollingin.(20)Themostimportantpartoftheapplicationisthemuchfearedpersonalstatement.Thisisyourchancetoconveyboundlessenthusiasmforthesubject.Soeconomyofexpressionisforemost.Omitdullandineffectivegeneralitiesandmakesureyougiveconcreteexamples.(21-1)Admissionsofficersreadever>rpersonalstatementthatarrives.Itisnotconvincingifyousayyouhavechosenthesubjectbecauseyouenjoyit.Youhavetogetacrosswhatitisaboutaparticularareathathasinspiredyou.(21-2)Theywilllookforevidencethatyouhavereflectedandthoughtaboutthesubject.Appli-cantsshouldbehonest.Thereisnopointsayingyourunmarathons，ifyouaregoingtobeoutofbreatharrivingattheinterviewonthesecondfloor.Whatisthefirstdecisionyoushouldmakeinpreparingtoapplyforaplaceatauniversity?［參考答案］B［解題技巧］選項A是你能夠支付多少，選項B是你將選擇什么課程，選項C是你想申請哪所大學(xué)，選項D是什么時候遞交你的申請。由選項可知，此題應(yīng)與上大學(xué)前的準(zhǔn)備工作有關(guān)。［答案詳解］短文中提到第一個決定是課程的選擇。故選B。選項A未提及，選項C中你想申請哪所大學(xué)是第二個選擇，選項D是選擇大學(xué)之后要做的事情。Whatisthemostimportantpartoftheapplication?［參考答案］D［解題技巧］選項A是課程學(xué)習(xí)單，選項B是成績的所有記錄，選項C是老師的推薦，選項D是個人陳述。由選項可知,此題應(yīng)與學(xué)生有關(guān)。［答案詳解］短文中提到最重要的是個人的陳述。故選Do其他選項未提及。Whatmustapplicantsdointheirpersonalstatements?［參考答案］C［解題技巧］選項A是具體細(xì)化畢業(yè)后想做的事情，選項B是詳細(xì)描述他們多么喜歡學(xué)習(xí)，選項C是表明他們已經(jīng)思考過這個學(xué)科，選項D是強調(diào)他們欽佩大學(xué)的教授。由選項可知，此題應(yīng)與學(xué)生有關(guān)。［答案詳解］短文中提到管理者將會看你的每一條陳述，看你對這門學(xué)科的理解和思考。故選C。詳細(xì)描述多么喜歡學(xué)習(xí)是沒有說服力的，選項B錯誤。選項A和選項D未提及。PassageThree(22)ItisusuallyagreedthataGerman，CarlBensbuiltthefirstmotorcarin1885.Itwasactuallyatricyclewithapetrolmotorattherear.Soon，membersoftheroyalfamilyandotherwealthypeopletookupmotoringasasport.Manyoftheearly