1、2009 年 06 月 20 日大学英语新四级(CET-4)真题试卷Part I Writing (30 minutes)Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minute to write a short essay on the topic of students selecting their lectures. You should write at least 120 words 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
2、法？Free admission to museumsPart II Reading Comprehension (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 Sheet 1. For questions 1-7, choose the best answer from the four choices marked A),B),C) a
3、nd D). For questions 8-10, complete 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 of the positions with her company. During one interview, she noticed that the candidate never made direct eye
4、 contact. She was puzzled and somewhat disappointed because she liked the individual otherwise.He had a perfect resume and gave good responses to her questions, but the fact that he never looked her in the eye said “untrustworthy,” so she decided to offer the job to her second choice. “It wasnt unti
5、l I attended a diversity workshop that I realized the person we passed over was the perfect person,” Tiffany confesses. What she hadnt known at the time of the interview was that the candidates “different” behavior was simply a cultural misunderstanding. He was an Asian-American raised in a househol
6、d where respect for those in authority was shown by averting(避开) your eyes.“I was just thrown off by the lack of ye contact; not realizing it was cultural,” Tiffany says. “I missed out, but will not miss that opportunity again.”Many of us have had similar encounters with behaviors we perceive as dif
7、ferent. As the world becomes smaller and our workplaces more diverse, it is becoming essential to expand our understanding of others and to reexamine some of our false assumptions.Hire AdvantageAt a time when hiring qualified people is becoming more difficult ,employers who can eliminate invalid bia
8、ses(偏见) from the process have a distinct advantage. My company, Mindsets LLC, helps organizations and individuals see their own blind spots. A real estate recruiter we worked with illustrates the positive difference such training can make.“During my Mindsets coaching session, I was taught how to rec
9、ruit a diversified workforce. I recruited people from different cultures and skill sets. The agents were able to utilize their full potential and experiences to build up the company. When the real estate market began to change, it was because we had a diverse agent pool that we were able to stay in
10、the real estate market much longer than others in the same profession.”Blinded by GenderDale is an account executive who attended one of my workshops on supervising a diverse workforce. “Through one of the sessions, I discovered my personal bias,” he recalls. “I learned I had not been looking at a p
11、erson as a whole person, and being open to differences.” In his case, the blindness was not about culture but rather gender.“I had a management position open in my department; and the two finalists were a man and a woman. Had I not attended this workshop, I would have automatically assumed the man w
12、as the best candidate because the position required quite a bit of extensive travel. My reasoning would have been that even though both candidates were great and could have been successful in the position, I assumed the woman would have wanted to be home with her children and not travel.” Dales assu
13、mptions are another example of the well-intentioned but incorrect thinking that limits an organizations ability to tap into the full potential of a diverse workforce.“I learned from the class that instead of imposing my gender biases into the situation, I needed to present the full range of duties,
14、responsibilities and expectations to all candidates and allow them to make an informed decision.” Dale credits the workshop, “because it helped me make decisions based on fairness.”Year of the Know-It-AllDoug is another supervisor who attended one of my workshops. He recalls a major lesson learned f
15、rom his own employee.“One of my most embarrassing moments was when I had a Chinese-American employee put in a request to take time off to celebrate Chinese New Year. In my ignorance, 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 l
16、ong talking-to about turning in requests early with the proper dates.“He patiently waited, then when I was done, he said he would like Chinese New Year did not begin January first, and that Chinese New Year, which is tied to the lunar cycle, is one of the most celebrated holidays on the Chinese cale
17、ndar. Needless to say, I felt very embarrassed in assuming he had his dates mixed up. But I learned a great deal about assumptions, and that the timing of holidays varies considerably from culture to culture.“Attending the diversity workshop helped me realize how much I could learn by simply asking
18、questions and creating dialogues with my employees, rather than making assumptions and trying to be a know-it-all,” Doug admits. “The biggest thing I took away from the workshop is learning how to be more inclusive to differences.”A better Bottom LineAn open mind about diversity not only improves or
19、ganizations internally, it is profitable as well. These comments from a customer service representative show how an inclusive attitude can improve sales.” Most of my customers speak English as a second language. One of the best things my company has done is to contract with a language service that o
20、ffers translations over the phone. It wasnt until my boss received Mindsets training that she was able to understand how important inclusiveness was to customer service. As result, our customer base has increased.”Once we start to see people as individuals, and discard the stereotypes, we can move p
21、ositively toward inclusiveness for everyone. Diversity is about coming together and taking advantage of our differences and similarities. It is about building better communities and organizations that enhance us as individuals and reinforce our shared humanity.When we begin to question our assumptio
22、ns and challenge what we think we have learned from our past, from the media, peers, family, friends, etc., we begin to realize that some of our conclusions are flawed(有缺陷的) or contrary to our fundamental values. We need to train ourselves to think differently, shift our mindsets and realize that di
23、versity opens doors for all of us, creating opportunities in organizations and communities that benefit everyone.1. What bothered Tiffany during an interview with her candidate?A) His answers to some of her questions were irrelevant .B) His resume didnt provide the necessary informationC) He was slo
24、w in answering her questions.D) He just wouldnt look her in the eye.2. Tiffanys misjudgment about the candidate stemmed from _.A) Racial stereotypes. C) Invalid personal biasB) cultural ignorance D) Emphasis on physical appearance3. What is becoming essential in the course of economic globalization
25、according 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 international markets.4. What kind of organization is Mindsets LLC?A) A real estate agency.
26、 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 _ .A) He had hired the wrong person.B) He could have done more for his company.C) He had not managed his workforce well.D) He must get rid of
27、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 participants diverse needs.7. How did Doug, a supervisor, respond to a Chinese-American empl
28、oyees request for 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 Mindsets workshops, the participants came to know the importance of _ to
29、 their business.10. When we view people as individuals and get rid of stereotypes, we can achieve diversity and benefit from the _ between us.Part III Listening Comprehension (35 Minutes)Section ADirections: In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long conversations. At the end of
30、 each conversation, one or more questions will be asked about what was said .Both 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. T
31、hen mark the corresponding letter on Answer sheet 2 with a single line through the centre.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 not used to living i
32、n 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. C) He used to be a firefighter.B) He was very courageous. D) He was accused of causing a fire.14. A) Make a profitable invest
33、ment. C) Get parts for the machine from Japan.B) Buy a new washing machine D) Have the old washing machine fixed.15. 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) T
34、he woman 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. C) Finalizing a contract.B) Discussing a term paper. D) Reviewing
35、a co-authored article.18. A) She ordered some paper. C) She chatted online with a friendB) She had the printer repaired. D) 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 good dea
36、l.B) He can no longer work at sea. D) He has not got the expected pension.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 ol
37、d dad.C) She has never got on with her father.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 conv
38、ersation you have just heard.23. A) The man has sent the order to the woman by mistake.B) Some of the telephone systems dont work properly.C) 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
39、 her boss about the best solution.C) Pass the mans order to the right person.D) Solve the problem at her companys cost25. A) Ideal. C) PartialB) Temporary D) Creative Section BDirections: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages .At the end of each passage .You will hear some questions. Boss
40、the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre. Passage OneQuestions 26 to 28 are based on th
41、e passage you have just heard.26. A) It is entertaining. C) It takes lots of time.B) It is a costly hobby. D) It requires training.27. A) They can harm nearby plants. C) They fight each other for food.B) They may catch some disease. D) They may pollute the environment.28. A) Place the food on warmer
42、 spots. C) Avoid using any contaminated food.B) Use prepared feed mixtures only. D) Continue the feeding till it gets warm.Passage 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 whene
43、ver he wants.D) He tries to achieve his goal at any cost.30. A) She made him apologize. C) She broke up with him.B) She readily forgave him. D) She refused to answer his calls.31. A) Buy her a new set of tires. C) Lend her his batteries.B) Help clean her apartment. D) Move furniture for her.Passage
44、ThreeQuestions 32 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard.32. A) The atmosphere they live in is rather unreal.B) Their 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
45、 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 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
46、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 focuses on them.D) The pursuing of perfection in performance.Section CDirections: In this section , you will hear a passage three times .When the passage
47、 is 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 in the blanks numbered from 36 to 43 with the exact words you have just heard . For blanks numbered from 44 to 46 you are required to fill in the mi
48、ssing information. For these blanks, you can either use the exact words you have just heard or write down the main points in your own words. Finally, when the passage is read for the third time, you should check what you have written.Around 120 years ago, Ebbinghaus began his study of memory. He (36
49、)_on studying how quickly the human mind can remember (37) _. One result of his research is known as the total time hypothesis(假设), which simply means the amount you learn (38) _on the time you spend trying to learn it. This can be taken as our first rule of learning.Although it is usually true that st
