1、2015 年 6 月英语四级真题及答案汇总Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write an essay based on the picture below.You should start your essay with a brief description of the picture and then comment on the kids understanding of going to school.You should write at least 120 words but no more th
2、an 180 words.“Why am I going to school if my phone already knows everything?”Section ADirections: In this section, there is a passage with ten blanks. You are required to select one word for each blank from a list of choices given in a word bank following the passage. Read the passage through carefu
3、lly before making your choices. Each choice in the bank is identified by a letter. Please mark the corresponding letter for each item on Answer Sheet2 with a single line through the centre. You may not use any of the words in the bank more than once.Questions 36 to 45 are based on the following pass
4、age.The U.S. Department of Education is making efforts to ensure that all students have equal access to a quality education. Today it is（36） the launch of the Excellent Educators for All Initiative. The initiative will help states and school districts support great educators for the students who nee
5、d them most.“All children are（37 ）to a high-quality education regardless of their race, zip code or family income. It is （38 ）important that we provide teachers and principals the support they need to help students reach their full （39） ,“ U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan said.“ Despite the e
6、xcellent work and deep（ 40 ）of our nations teachers and principals, students in high-poverty, high- minority schools are unfairly treated across our country. We have to do better. Local leaders and educators will （41 ）their own creative solutions, but we must work together to （42） our focus on how t
7、o better recruit, support and（43） effective teachers and principals for all students, especially the kids who need them most.“Todays announcement is another important step forward in improving access to a quality education, a （ 44 ）of President Obamas year of action. Later today, Secretary Duncan wi
8、ll lead a roundtable discussion with principals and school teachers from across the country about the （45 ）of working in high-need schools and how to adopt promising practices for supporting great educators in these schools.A. Announcing B. beneficial C. challengesD. commitment E. component F. conte
9、stsG. critically H. develop I. distributing J. enhance K. entitled L. potential M. properly N. qualified O. retainSection BDirections: In this section, you are going to read a passage with ten statements attached to it. Each statement contains information given in one of the paragraphs. Identify the
10、 paragraph from which the information is derived. You may choose a paragraph more than once. Each paragraph is marked with a letter. Answer the questions by marking the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2.The Changes Facing Fast FoodA)Fast-food firms have to be a thick-skinned bunch. Health exper
11、ts regularly criticize them severely for selling food that makes people fat. Critics even complain that McDonalds, whose logo symbolizes calorie excess, should not have been allowed to sponsor the World Cup. These are things fast-food firms have learnt to cope with. But not perhaps for much longer.
12、The burger business faces more pressure from regulators at a time when it is already adapting strategies in response to shifts in the global economy.B)Fast food was once thought to be recession-proof. When consumers need to cut spending, the logic goes, cheap meals like Big Macs and Whoppers become
13、even more attractive. Such “trading down “proved true for much of the latest recession, when fast-food companies picked up customers who could no longer afford to eat at casual restaurants. Traffic was boosted in America, the home of fast food, with discounts and promotions, such as $1 menus and che
14、ap combination meals.C)As a result, fast-food chains have weathered the recession better than their more expensive competitors. In 2009 sales at full-service restaurants in America fell by more than 6% , but total sales remained about the same at fast-food chains. In some markets, such as Japan, Fra
15、nce and Britain, total spending on fast food increased. Same-store sales in America at McDonalds, the worlds largest fast-food company, did not decline throughout the downturn. Panera Bread, an American fast-food chain known for its fresh ingredients, performed well, too, because it offers higher-qu
16、ality food at lower prices than restaurants.D)But not all fast-food companies have been as fortunate. Many, such as Burger King, have seen sales fall. In a severe recession, while some people trade down to fast food, many others eat at home more frequently to save money. David Palmer, an analyst at
17、UBS, a bank, says smaller fast- food chains in America, such as Jack in the Box and Carls Jr., have been hit particularly hard in this downturn because they are competing with the global giant McDonalds, which increased spending on advertising by more than 7% last year as others cut back.E)Some fast
18、-food companies also sacrificed their own profits by trying to give customers better value. During the recession companies set prices low, hoping that once they had tempted customers through the door they would be persuaded to order more expensive items. But in many cases that strategy did not work.
19、 Last year Burger King franchisees (特许经营人)sued (起诉)the company over its double-cheeseburger promotion, claiming it was unfair for them to be repuired to sell these for $1 when they cost$1.10 to make. In May a judge ruled in favour of Burger King. Nevertheless, the company may still be cursing its de
20、cision to promote cheap choices over more expensive ones because items on its “value menu“ now account for around 20% of all sales, up from 12% last October.F)Analysts expect the fast-food industry to grow modestly this year. But the downturn is making companies rethink their strategies. Many are no
21、w introducing higher-priced items to entice (引诱)consumers away from $1 specials. KFC, a division of Yum! Brands, which also owns Taco Belland Pizza Hut, has launched a chicken sandwich that costs around $5.And in May Burger King introduced barbecue (烧烤)pork ribs at $7 for eight.G)Companies are also
22、trying to get customers to buy new and more items, including drinks. McDonalds started selling better coffee as a challenge to Starbucks. Its “ McCafe“ line now accounts for an estimated 6% of sales in America. Starbucks has sold rights to its Seattles Best coffee brand to Burger King, which will st
23、art selling it later this year.H)As fast-food companies shift from “super size“ to “more buys“, they need to keep customer traffic high throughout the day. Many see breakfast as a big opportunity, and not just for fatty food. McDonalds will start selling porridge (粥)in America next year. Breakfast h
24、as the potential to be very profitable, says Sara Senatore of Bernstein, a research firm, because the margins can be high. Fast-food companies are also adding midday and late-night snacks, such as blended drinks and wraps. The idea is that by having a greater range of things on the menu, “we can sel
25、l to consumers products they want all day,“ says Rick Carucci., the .chief financial officer of Yum ! Brands.I) But what about those growing waistlines? So far, fast-food firms have cleverly avoided government regulation. By providing healthy options, like salads and low-calorie sandwiches, they hav
26、e at least given the impression of doing something about helping to fight obesity (肥胖症).These offerings are not necessarily loss-leaders, as they broaden the appeal of outlets to groups of diners that include some people who dont want to eat a burger. But customers cannot be forced to order salads i
27、nstead of fries.J)In the future, simply offering a healthy option may not be good enough. “Every packaged-food and restaurant company I know is concerned about regulation right now,“ says Mr.Palmer of UBS. Americas health-reform bill, which Congress passed this year, requires restaurant chains with
28、20 or more outlets to put the calorie-content of items they serve on the menu. A study by the National Bureau of Economic Research, which tracked the effects on Starbucks of a similar calorie-posting law in New York City in 2007, found that the average calorie-count per transaction fell 6% and reven
29、ue increased 3% at Starbucks stores where a Dunldn Donuts outlet was nearby-a sign, it is said, that menu-labelling could favour chains that have more healthy offerings.K)In order to avoid other legislation in America and elsewhere, fast-food companies will have to continue innovating (创新).Walt Rike
30、r of McDonalds claims the change it has made in its menu means it offers more healthy items than it did a few years ago. “We probably sell more vegetables, more milk, more salads, more apples than any restaurant business in the world,“ he says. But the recent proposal by a county in California to ba
31、n McDonalds from including toys in its high-calorie “Happy Meals“, because legislators believe it attracts children to unhealthy food, suggests there is a lot more left to do.46. Some people propose laws be made to stop McDonalds from attaching toys to its food specials for children.47. Fast-food fi
32、nns may not be able to cope with pressures from food regulation in the near future.48. Burger King will start to sell Seattles Best coffee to increase sales.49. Some fast-food firms provide healthy food to give the impression they are helping to tackle the obesity problem.50. During the recession, m
33、any customers turned to fast food to save money.51. Many people eat out less often to save money in times of recession.52. During the recession, Burger Kings promotional strategy of offering low-priced items often proved ineffective.53. Fast-food restaurants can make a lot of money by selling breakf
34、ast.54. Many fast-food companies now expect to increase their revenue by introducing higher-priced items.55. A newly-passed law asks big fast-food chains to specify the calorie count of what they serve on the menu.Section CDirections: There are 2 passages in this section. Each passage is followed by
35、 some questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A., B), C) and D ).You should decide on the best choice and mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre.Passage OneQuestions 56 to 60 are based on the following passage.
36、If you think a high-factor sunscreen (防晒霜)keeps you safe from harmful rays, you may be wrong. Research in this weeks Nature shows that while factor 50 reduces the number of melanomas(黑瘤)and delays their occurrence, it cant prevent them. Melanomas are the most aggressive skin cancers. You have a high
37、er risk if you have red or blond hair, fair skin, blue or green eyes, or sunburn easily, or if a close relative has had one. Melanomas are more common if you have periodic intense exposure to the sun. Other skin cancers are increasingly likely with long-term exposure.There is continuing debate as to
38、 how effective sunscreen is in reducing melanomas the evidence is weaker than it is for preventing other types of skin cancer. A 2011 Australian study of 1,621 people found that people randomly selected to apply sunscreen daily had half the rate of melanomas of people who used cream as needed. A sec
39、ond study, comparing 1,167 people with melanomas to 1,101 who didnt have the cancer, found that using sunscreen routinely, alongside other protection such as hats, long sleeves or staying in the shade, did give some protection. This study said other forms of sun protection not sunscreen seemed most
40、beneficial. The study relied on people remembering what they had done over each decade of their lives, so its not entirely reliable. But it seems reasonable to think sunscreen gives people a false sense of security in the sun.Many people also dont use sunscreen properly applying insufficient amounts
41、, failing to reapply after a couple of hours and staying in the sun too long. It is sunburn that is most worrying recent research shows five episodes of sunburn in the teenage years increases the risk of all skin cancers.The good news is that a combination of sunscreen and covering up can reduce mel
42、anoma rates, as shown by Australian figures from their slip-slop-slap campaign. So if there is a heat wave this summer, it would be best for us, too, to slip on a shirt, slop on (抹上)sunscreen and slap on a hat.56. What is peoples common expectation of a high-factor sunscreen?A. It will delay the occ
43、urrence of skin cancer.B. It will protect them from sunburn.C. It will keep their skin smooth and fair.D. It will work for people of any skin color.57. What does the research in Nature say about a high-factor sunscreen?A. It is ineffective in preventing melanomas.B. It is ineffective in case of inte
44、nse sunlight.C. It is ineffective with long-term exposure.D. It is ineffective for people with fair skin.58. What do we learn from the 2011 Australian study of 1,621 people?A. Sunscreen should be applied alongside other protection measures.B. High-risk people benefit the most from the application of
45、 sunscreen.C. Irregular application of sunscreen does women more harm than good.D. Daily application of sunscreen helps reduce the incidence of melanomas.59. What does the author say about the second Australian study?A. It misleads people to rely on sunscreen for protection.B. It helps people to sel
46、ect the most effective sunscreen.C. It is not based on direct observation of the subjects.D. It confirms the results of the first Australian study.60. What does the author suggest to reduce melanoma rates?A. Using both covering up and sunscreen.B. Staying in the shade whenever possible.C. Using cove
47、ring up instead of sunscreen.D. Applying the right amount of sunscreen.Passage TwoQuestions 61 to 65 are based on the following passage.Across the rich world, well-educated people increasingly work longer than the less-skilled. Some 65% of American men aged 62 -74 with a professional degree are in t
48、he workforce, compared with 32% of men with only a high-school certificate. This gap is part of a deepening divide between the well-educated well-off and the unskilled poor. Rapid technological advance has raised the incomes of the highly skilled while squeezing those of the unskilled. The consequen
49、ces, for individuals and society, are profound.The world is facing an astonishing rise in the number of old people, and they will live longer than ever before. Over the next 20 years the global population of those aged 65 or more will almost double, from 600 million to 1.1 billion. The experience of the 20th century, when greater longevity (长寿)translated into more years in retirement rather than more years at work, has persuaded many observers that this shift will lead to slower economic growth, while the swelling ranks of pensioners will create governm
