2013年12月英语四级考试真题试卷(第三套)
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Part II Listening Comprehension.(30 minutes)
Part III Reading Comprehension.(40 minutes)
Section C
Directions: There are 2 passages in this section. Each passage is followed by 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.
57、Questions57-66 are based on the following passage.
A newstudy shows a large gender gap on economic policy among the nation's professional economists,a divide similar to the gender divide found in the general public.
"Asa group, we are pro-market," says Ann Marl May, co-author of the study anda University of Nebraska economist. "But women are more likely to acceptgovernment regulation and involvement in economic activity than our malecolleagues. "
"It'svery puzzling," says free market economist Veronique de Rugy of the Mercatus Center at George Mason University. "Not a .day goes by that Idon't ask myself why there are so few women economists on the free market side."
A nativeof France, de Rugy supported government intervention (干预) early in her life butchanged her mind after studying economics. "We want many of the samethings as liberals--less poverty, more health care--but have radicallydifferent ideas on how to achieve it. "
IAberaleconomist Dean Baker, co-founder of the Center for Economic Policy andResearch, says male economists have been on the inside of the profession,confirming each other's antiregulation views. Women, as outsiders, "aremore likely to think independently or at least see people outside of theeconomics profession as forming their peer group," he says.
Thegender balance in economics is changing. One-third of economics doctorates (博士学位) now go to women."More diversity is needed at the table when pubflc policy isdiscussed," May says.
Economistsdo agree on some things. Female economists agree with men that Europe has toomuch regulation and that Wal-mart is good for society. Male economists agreewith their, female colleagues that military spending is too high.
Thegenders are most divorced from each other on the question of equality forwomen. Male economists overwhelmingly think the wage gap between men and womenis largely the result of indi~fluals' skills, experience and voluntary choices.Female economists overwhelmingly disagree by a margin of 4-to-1.
Thebiggest disagreement: 76% of women say faculty opportunities in economics favormen. Male economists point the opposite way: 80% say women are favored or theprocess is neutral.
What is the finding of the new study?
A．The gender divide is a big concern of the general public.
B．Men and women understand economics quite differently.
C．The gap between male and female economists needs to be closed.
D．Male and female economists disagree widely on economic policy,
58、 What does Ann Mari May say about female economists?
A．They are strongly against male domination in the economics profession.
B．They tend to support government intervention in economic activity.
C．They usually play an active role in public policy-making.
D．They are mostly strong advocates of free market economy.
59、 What do we learn about economist Veronique de Rugy?
A．She represents most female economists' standpoint.
B．She devotes herself to eliminating women's poverty.
C．Her study of economics changed her view on government's role in economic activitiesl
D．Her academic background helped her get into the inner circle of the economics profession.
60、 What does Ann Marl May imply about public policy, making?
A．More female economists should get involved.
B．It should do justice to female economists' studies.
C．More attention should be paid to women's rights.
D．It should aim at sustainable development.
61、 On what issue do male and female economists differ most?
A．Government regulation.
B．Job creation.
C．Military spending.
D．Gender equality.
62、 Questions 62-71 are based on the following passage.
The number of postgraduate students travelling from non-EU countries to study at UK universities has fallen for the first time in 16 years, fuelling fears that the government's immigration crackdown is discouraging thousands of the brightest students from continuing their studies in Brid.
Jo Beall, British Council director of education and society, said the fall would cause alarm among UK vice-chancellors (大学行政主管). "The sector was expecting a decline in growth, but the actual reduction in postgraduate numbers is of real concern as international-students make up the m~ority of numbers in many postgraduate courses and research teams in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. ""Attracting the brightest and most ambitious postgraduate and research students is critical if the UK is to maintain its quality reputation for research," Beall said.
Universities get a third of their tuition (学费) fee revenue from non-EU students. There is growing fear among vice-chancellors that this revenue-as well as the cultural, academic and economic benefit international students bring--is being put at risk.
Tim Westlake, director for the student experience at Manchester University, said students whose families relied on them working in the UK after their studies to gain experience and repay the fees were starting to look elsewhere.
Last month the home secretary, Theresa May, announced that embassy staff would interview more than 100,000 applicants in an attempt to prevent bogus (假冒的) ones entering the country. She also said immigrants were responsible for pushing up UK house prices. The comments followed the introduction of new limitations on students' right to work during and after their studies.
Beall said:" Government statistics for the first time provide real evidence that the changes to UK visa regulations may have discouraged many students from applying to the UK, and in particular postgraduate students Who are so important to the UKs research output. The UK enjoys an eXcellent reputation around the world for the high quality of our education system, so the government needs to ensure that institutions have all the support they need to attract international students who make a tremendous academic, cultural and economic contribution to the UK. "
What has caused the decline of the number of non-EU postgraduates in the UK?
A．The increase in tuition and fees.
B．The ever-rising living expenses.
C．Changed immigration policies.
D．Universities' tightened budgets
63、 What is UK vice-chancellors' biggest concern?
A．How to obtain financial support from the government.
B．How to keep the academic reputation of their institutions.
C．How to prevent bogus applicants entering their universities.
D．How to stimulate the creativity of their research teams.
64、Why do UK universities try to attract postgraduate students from outside the EU?
A．A substantial part of their revenue comes from non-EU students' tuition and fees.
B．Non-EU postgraduate students are usually highly motivated.
C．The number of UK postgraduate students has fallen sharply.
D．Some of the postgraduate progrmnmes are specially designed for non-EU students.
65、 What were the expectations of some non-EU students' families?
A．Their children could enjoy the UKs cultural benefits.
B．Their children could find well-paying jobs upon their return.
C．Their children could become established academically.
D．Their children could work in the UK after graduation.
66、 What does Beall suggest the UK government should do?
A．Allow promising international students to work in research teams.
B．Revise UK visa regulations to accommodate non-EU students.
C．Give universities adequate support to attract non-EU students.
D．Try to address the needs of international students in the UK.
Part III Reading Comprehension.(40 minutes)
Section C
Directions: There are 2 passages in this section. Each passage is followed by 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.
57、Questions57-66 are based on the following passage.
A newstudy shows a large gender gap on economic policy among the nation's professional economists,a divide similar to the gender divide found in the general public.
"Asa group, we are pro-market," says Ann Marl May, co-author of the study anda University of Nebraska economist. "But women are more likely to acceptgovernment regulation and involvement in economic activity than our malecolleagues. "
"It'svery puzzling," says free market economist Veronique de Rugy of the Mercatus Center at George Mason University. "Not a .day goes by that Idon't ask myself why there are so few women economists on the free market side."
A nativeof France, de Rugy supported government intervention (干预) early in her life butchanged her mind after studying economics. "We want many of the samethings as liberals--less poverty, more health care--but have radicallydifferent ideas on how to achieve it. "
IAberaleconomist Dean Baker, co-founder of the Center for Economic Policy andResearch, says male economists have been on the inside of the profession,confirming each other's antiregulation views. Women, as outsiders, "aremore likely to think independently or at least see people outside of theeconomics profession as forming their peer group," he says.
Thegender balance in economics is changing. One-third of economics doctorates (博士学位) now go to women."More diversity is needed at the table when pubflc policy isdiscussed," May says.
Economistsdo agree on some things. Female economists agree with men that Europe has toomuch regulation and that Wal-mart is good for society. Male economists agreewith their, female colleagues that military spending is too high.
Thegenders are most divorced from each other on the question of equality forwomen. Male economists overwhelmingly think the wage gap between men and womenis largely the result of indi~fluals' skills, experience and voluntary choices.Female economists overwhelmingly disagree by a margin of 4-to-1.
Thebiggest disagreement: 76% of women say faculty opportunities in economics favormen. Male economists point the opposite way: 80% say women are favored or theprocess is neutral.
What is the finding of the new study?
A．The gender divide is a big concern of the general public.
B．Men and women understand economics quite differently.
C．The gap between male and female economists needs to be closed.
D．Male and female economists disagree widely on economic policy,
58、 What does Ann Mari May say about female economists?
A．They are strongly against male domination in the economics profession.
B．They tend to support government intervention in economic activity.
C．They usually play an active role in public policy-making.
D．They are mostly strong advocates of free market economy.
59、 What do we learn about economist Veronique de Rugy?
A．She represents most female economists' standpoint.
B．She devotes herself to eliminating women's poverty.
C．Her study of economics changed her view on government's role in economic activitiesl
D．Her academic background helped her get into the inner circle of the economics profession.
60、 What does Ann Marl May imply about public policy, making?
A．More female economists should get involved.
B．It should do justice to female economists' studies.
C．More attention should be paid to women's rights.
D．It should aim at sustainable development.
61、 On what issue do male and female economists differ most?
A．Government regulation.
B．Job creation.
C．Military spending.
D．Gender equality.
62、 Questions 62-71 are based on the following passage.
The number of postgraduate students travelling from non-EU countries to study at UK universities has fallen for the first time in 16 years, fuelling fears that the government's immigration crackdown is discouraging thousands of the brightest students from continuing their studies in Brid.
Jo Beall, British Council director of education and society, said the fall would cause alarm among UK vice-chancellors (大学行政主管). "The sector was expecting a decline in growth, but the actual reduction in postgraduate numbers is of real concern as international-students make up the m~ority of numbers in many postgraduate courses and research teams in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. ""Attracting the brightest and most ambitious postgraduate and research students is critical if the UK is to maintain its quality reputation for research," Beall said.
Universities get a third of their tuition (学费) fee revenue from non-EU students. There is growing fear among vice-chancellors that this revenue-as well as the cultural, academic and economic benefit international students bring--is being put at risk.
Tim Westlake, director for the student experience at Manchester University, said students whose families relied on them working in the UK after their studies to gain experience and repay the fees were starting to look elsewhere.
Last month the home secretary, Theresa May, announced that embassy staff would interview more than 100,000 applicants in an attempt to prevent bogus (假冒的) ones entering the country. She also said immigrants were responsible for pushing up UK house prices. The comments followed the introduction of new limitations on students' right to work during and after their studies.
Beall said:" Government statistics for the first time provide real evidence that the changes to UK visa regulations may have discouraged many students from applying to the UK, and in particular postgraduate students Who are so important to the UKs research output. The UK enjoys an eXcellent reputation around the world for the high quality of our education system, so the government needs to ensure that institutions have all the support they need to attract international students who make a tremendous academic, cultural and economic contribution to the UK. "
What has caused the decline of the number of non-EU postgraduates in the UK?
A．The increase in tuition and fees.
B．The ever-rising living expenses.
C．Changed immigration policies.
D．Universities' tightened budgets
63、 What is UK vice-chancellors' biggest concern?
A．How to obtain financial support from the government.
B．How to keep the academic reputation of their institutions.
C．How to prevent bogus applicants entering their universities.
D．How to stimulate the creativity of their research teams.
64、Why do UK universities try to attract postgraduate students from outside the EU?
A．A substantial part of their revenue comes from non-EU students' tuition and fees.
B．Non-EU postgraduate students are usually highly motivated.
C．The number of UK postgraduate students has fallen sharply.
D．Some of the postgraduate progrmnmes are specially designed for non-EU students.
65、 What were the expectations of some non-EU students' families?
A．Their children could enjoy the UKs cultural benefits.
B．Their children could find well-paying jobs upon their return.
C．Their children could become established academically.
D．Their children could work in the UK after graduation.
66、 What does Beall suggest the UK government should do?
A．Allow promising international students to work in research teams.
B．Revise UK visa regulations to accommodate non-EU students.
C．Give universities adequate support to attract non-EU students.
D．Try to address the needs of international students in the UK.
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