2014年英语四级考试每日一练(8月31日)
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1. Passage Two Questions61-47 are based on thefollowingpassage.
Acid rain,which is a form of air pollution,currently becomes a subject of great debate because of widespread environmental damage for which it has been blamed.It forms when oxides of sulfur(硫) and nitrogen(氮)combine with atmospheric moisture to yield sulfuric and nitric acids,which may then be carried long distances from their source before they drop in the form of rain.The pollution may also take the form of snow or fog or fall down in dry forms.In fact,although the term“acid rain”has been in use for more than a century——it is derived from atmospheric studies that were made in the region of Manchester,England—the more accurate scientific term would be“acid deposition”.The dry form of such deposition is just as damaging to the environment as the liquid form.
The problem of acid rain originated with the Industrial Revolution,and it has been growing ever since.The severity of its effects has long been recognized in local settings,as exemplified by the spells of acid smog in heavily industrialized areas.The widespread destructiveness of acid rain,however,has become evident only in recent decades.One large area that has been studied extensively is northernEurope,where acid rain has eroded structures,injured crops and forests,and threatened life in freshwater lakes.In 1984,for example,environmental reports indicated that almost half of the trees in Germany’s Black Forest had been damaged by acid rain.The northeastem United States and eastern Canada have also been Darticularly affected by this form of pollution.Damage has also been detected in other areas of these countries and other regions of the world.
Industial emissions have been blamed as the maj or cause of acid rain.Because the chemical reactions involved in the production of acid rain in the atmosphere are complex and as yet little understood.industries have tended to challenge such assessments and to stress the need for further studies and because of the cost of pollution reduction,governments have tended to support this attitude.
Studies released by the USA government in the early 1980s,however,strongly indicated industries as the main source of acid rain,in the eastern USA and Canada.
From the first sentence of the passage,we Iearn that_____.
A.acid rain has caused air pollution
B.acid rain has caused widespread environmental damage
C.acid rain has become a much-studied subject
D.acid rain travels in all directions before it rains down
听力
2. 第29题为( )
长篇阅读
3. Directions: 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 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. {TSE}
Six Secrets of High-energy People
A) There is an energy crisis in America, and it has nothing to do with fossil fuels. Millions of us get up each morning already weary over what the day holds. “I just can’t get started,” people say. But it’s not physical energy that most of us lack. Sure, we could all use extra sleep and a better diet. But in truth, people are healthier today than at any time in history. I can almost guarantee that if you long for more energy, the problem is not with your body. What you’re seeking is not physical energy. It’s emotional energy. Yet, sad to say, life sometimes seems designed to exhaust our supply. We work too hard. We have family obligations. We encounter emergencies and personal crisis. No wonder so many of us suffer from emotion fatigue, a kind of utter exhaustion of the spirit.
B) And yet we all know people who are filled with joy, despite the unpleasant circumstances of their lives. Even as a child, I observed people who were poor, or disabled, or ill, but who, nonetheless faced life with optimism and vigor. Consider Laura Hillenbrand, who despite an extremely weak body, wrote the best-seller Seabiscuit. Hillenbrand barely had enough physical energy to drag herself out of bed to write. But she was fueled by having a story she wanted to share. It was emotional energy that helped her succeed. Unlike physical energy, which is finite and diminishes with age, emotional energy is unlimited and has nothing to do with genes and upbringing. So how do you get it? You can’t simply tell yourself to be positive. You must take action. Here are six practical strategies that work.
C) Do something new. Very little that’s new occurs in our lives. The impact of this sameness on our emotional energy is gradual, but huge: It’s like a tire with a slow leak. You don’t notice it at first, but eventually you’ll get a flat. It’s up to you to plug the leak—even though there are a dozen reasons to stay stuck in your dull routines of life. That’s where Maura, 36, a waitress, found herself a year ago. Fortunately, Maura had a lifeline—a group of women friends who meet regularly to discuss their lives. Their lively discussions spurred Maura to make small but nevertheless life-altering changes. She joined a gym in the next town. She changed her look with a short haircut and new black T-shirts. Eventually, Maura gathered the courage to quit her job and start her own business. Here’s a challenge: If it’s something you wouldn’t ordinarily do, do it. Try a dish you’ve never eaten. Listen to music you’ve ordinarily tune out. You’ll discover these small things add to your emotional energy.
D) Reclaim life’s meaning. So many of my patients tell me that their lives used to have meaning, but that somewhere along the line things went stale. The first step in solving this meaning shortage is to figure out what you really care about, and then do something about it. A case in point is Ivy, 57, a pioneer in investment banking. “I mistakenly believed that all the money I made would mean something,” she says. “But I feel lost, like a 22-year-old wondering what to do with her life.” Ivy’s solution? She started a program that shows Wall Streeters how to donate time and money to poor children. In the process, Ivy filled her life with meaning.
E) Put yourself in the fun zone. Most of us grown-ups are seriously fun-deprived. High-energy people have the same day-to-day work as the rest of us, but they manage to find something enjoyable in every situation. A real-estate broker I know keeps herself amused on the job by mentally redecorating the houses she shows to clients. “I love imagining what even the most run-down house could look like with a little tender loving care,” she says. “It’s a challenge—and the least desirable properties are usually the most fun.” We all define fun differently, of course, but I can guarantee this: If you put just a bit of it into your day, your energy will increase quickly.
F) Bid farewell to guilt and regret. Everybody’s past is filled with regrets that still cause pain. But from an emotional energy point of view, they are died weights that keep us from moving forward. While they can’t merely be willed away, I do recommended you remind yourself that what happened in the past, and nothing can change that. Holding on to the memory only allows the damage to continue into the present.
G) Make up your mind. Say you’ve been thinking about cutting your hair short. Will it look stylish or too extreme? You endlessly think it over. Having the decision hanging your head is a huge energy drain. Every time you can’t decide, you burden yourself with alternatives.Quit thinking that you have to make the right decision; instead, make a choice and look back.
H) Give to get. Emotional energy has a kind of magical quality: The more you give, the more you get back. This is the difference between emotional and physical energy. With the latter, you have to get it to be able to give it. With the former, however, you get it by giving it. Start by asking everyone you meet “How are you? ”As if you really want to know, then listen to the reply. Be the one who hears. Most of us also need to smile more often. If you don’t smile at the person you love first thing in the morning, you’re sucking energy out of your relationship. Finally, help another person---and make the help real, concrete. Give a massage (按摩)to someone you love, or cook her dinner. Then, expand the circle to work. Try asking yourself what you’d do if your goal were to be helpful rather than efficient. After all, if it’s true that what goes around comes around, why not make sure that what’s circulating around you is the good stuff?
High-energy people usually find themselves some fun and increase their energy quickly.
4. 中国烹饪(Chinese cuisine)文化是中国文化中有关烹饪和休闲的重要组成部分。中国悠久的历史、广袤的疆土、好客的习俗孕育了这一独特艺术。中餐以其“色、香、味、形”俱全而著称。它讲究原料的选配、食物的质地、佐料(seasonings)的调制、切菜的刀功、适时的烹调以及装盘艺术。负盛名的菜系有南方粤菜、北方鲁菜、东部淮扬菜和西部川菜,以“南淡北咸,东甜西辣”见称。
1.中国烹饪(Chinese cuisine)文化是中国文化中有关烹饪和休闲的重要组成部分。
2.中国悠久的历史、广袤的疆土、好客的习俗孕育了这一独特艺术。
3.中餐以其“色、香、味、形”俱全而著称。
4.它讲究原料的选配、食物的质地、佐料(seasonings)的调制、切菜的刀功、适时的烹调以及装盘艺术。
5.负盛名的菜系有南方粤菜、北方鲁菜、东部淮扬菜和西部川菜,以“南淡北咸,东甜西辣”见称。
5. 1.很多大学生在业余时间开网店赚钱
2.有人支持,有人反对
3.我的看法
On Students Running Online Shops
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
6.
___________________________________
___________________________________
___________________________________
7. Honesty Should Be Treasured
8. My view on online promotion
1.网络促销形式多种多样
2.你对此有什么看法
9. Should Retirement Age Be Postponed?
1. 近年来,推迟退休年龄引发人们热议
2. 推迟退休年龄有利也有弊
3. 我的看法
10.
1. Passage Two Questions61-47 are based on thefollowingpassage.
Acid rain,which is a form of air pollution,currently becomes a subject of great debate because of widespread environmental damage for which it has been blamed.It forms when oxides of sulfur(硫) and nitrogen(氮)combine with atmospheric moisture to yield sulfuric and nitric acids,which may then be carried long distances from their source before they drop in the form of rain.The pollution may also take the form of snow or fog or fall down in dry forms.In fact,although the term“acid rain”has been in use for more than a century——it is derived from atmospheric studies that were made in the region of Manchester,England—the more accurate scientific term would be“acid deposition”.The dry form of such deposition is just as damaging to the environment as the liquid form.
The problem of acid rain originated with the Industrial Revolution,and it has been growing ever since.The severity of its effects has long been recognized in local settings,as exemplified by the spells of acid smog in heavily industrialized areas.The widespread destructiveness of acid rain,however,has become evident only in recent decades.One large area that has been studied extensively is northernEurope,where acid rain has eroded structures,injured crops and forests,and threatened life in freshwater lakes.In 1984,for example,environmental reports indicated that almost half of the trees in Germany’s Black Forest had been damaged by acid rain.The northeastem United States and eastern Canada have also been Darticularly affected by this form of pollution.Damage has also been detected in other areas of these countries and other regions of the world.
Industial emissions have been blamed as the maj or cause of acid rain.Because the chemical reactions involved in the production of acid rain in the atmosphere are complex and as yet little understood.industries have tended to challenge such assessments and to stress the need for further studies and because of the cost of pollution reduction,governments have tended to support this attitude.
Studies released by the USA government in the early 1980s,however,strongly indicated industries as the main source of acid rain,in the eastern USA and Canada.
From the first sentence of the passage,we Iearn that_____.
A.acid rain has caused air pollution
B.acid rain has caused widespread environmental damage
C.acid rain has become a much-studied subject
D.acid rain travels in all directions before it rains down
听力
2. 第29题为( )
长篇阅读
3. Directions: 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 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. {TSE}
Six Secrets of High-energy People
A) There is an energy crisis in America, and it has nothing to do with fossil fuels. Millions of us get up each morning already weary over what the day holds. “I just can’t get started,” people say. But it’s not physical energy that most of us lack. Sure, we could all use extra sleep and a better diet. But in truth, people are healthier today than at any time in history. I can almost guarantee that if you long for more energy, the problem is not with your body. What you’re seeking is not physical energy. It’s emotional energy. Yet, sad to say, life sometimes seems designed to exhaust our supply. We work too hard. We have family obligations. We encounter emergencies and personal crisis. No wonder so many of us suffer from emotion fatigue, a kind of utter exhaustion of the spirit.
B) And yet we all know people who are filled with joy, despite the unpleasant circumstances of their lives. Even as a child, I observed people who were poor, or disabled, or ill, but who, nonetheless faced life with optimism and vigor. Consider Laura Hillenbrand, who despite an extremely weak body, wrote the best-seller Seabiscuit. Hillenbrand barely had enough physical energy to drag herself out of bed to write. But she was fueled by having a story she wanted to share. It was emotional energy that helped her succeed. Unlike physical energy, which is finite and diminishes with age, emotional energy is unlimited and has nothing to do with genes and upbringing. So how do you get it? You can’t simply tell yourself to be positive. You must take action. Here are six practical strategies that work.
C) Do something new. Very little that’s new occurs in our lives. The impact of this sameness on our emotional energy is gradual, but huge: It’s like a tire with a slow leak. You don’t notice it at first, but eventually you’ll get a flat. It’s up to you to plug the leak—even though there are a dozen reasons to stay stuck in your dull routines of life. That’s where Maura, 36, a waitress, found herself a year ago. Fortunately, Maura had a lifeline—a group of women friends who meet regularly to discuss their lives. Their lively discussions spurred Maura to make small but nevertheless life-altering changes. She joined a gym in the next town. She changed her look with a short haircut and new black T-shirts. Eventually, Maura gathered the courage to quit her job and start her own business. Here’s a challenge: If it’s something you wouldn’t ordinarily do, do it. Try a dish you’ve never eaten. Listen to music you’ve ordinarily tune out. You’ll discover these small things add to your emotional energy.
D) Reclaim life’s meaning. So many of my patients tell me that their lives used to have meaning, but that somewhere along the line things went stale. The first step in solving this meaning shortage is to figure out what you really care about, and then do something about it. A case in point is Ivy, 57, a pioneer in investment banking. “I mistakenly believed that all the money I made would mean something,” she says. “But I feel lost, like a 22-year-old wondering what to do with her life.” Ivy’s solution? She started a program that shows Wall Streeters how to donate time and money to poor children. In the process, Ivy filled her life with meaning.
E) Put yourself in the fun zone. Most of us grown-ups are seriously fun-deprived. High-energy people have the same day-to-day work as the rest of us, but they manage to find something enjoyable in every situation. A real-estate broker I know keeps herself amused on the job by mentally redecorating the houses she shows to clients. “I love imagining what even the most run-down house could look like with a little tender loving care,” she says. “It’s a challenge—and the least desirable properties are usually the most fun.” We all define fun differently, of course, but I can guarantee this: If you put just a bit of it into your day, your energy will increase quickly.
F) Bid farewell to guilt and regret. Everybody’s past is filled with regrets that still cause pain. But from an emotional energy point of view, they are died weights that keep us from moving forward. While they can’t merely be willed away, I do recommended you remind yourself that what happened in the past, and nothing can change that. Holding on to the memory only allows the damage to continue into the present.
G) Make up your mind. Say you’ve been thinking about cutting your hair short. Will it look stylish or too extreme? You endlessly think it over. Having the decision hanging your head is a huge energy drain. Every time you can’t decide, you burden yourself with alternatives.Quit thinking that you have to make the right decision; instead, make a choice and look back.
H) Give to get. Emotional energy has a kind of magical quality: The more you give, the more you get back. This is the difference between emotional and physical energy. With the latter, you have to get it to be able to give it. With the former, however, you get it by giving it. Start by asking everyone you meet “How are you? ”As if you really want to know, then listen to the reply. Be the one who hears. Most of us also need to smile more often. If you don’t smile at the person you love first thing in the morning, you’re sucking energy out of your relationship. Finally, help another person---and make the help real, concrete. Give a massage (按摩)to someone you love, or cook her dinner. Then, expand the circle to work. Try asking yourself what you’d do if your goal were to be helpful rather than efficient. After all, if it’s true that what goes around comes around, why not make sure that what’s circulating around you is the good stuff?
High-energy people usually find themselves some fun and increase their energy quickly.
4. 中国烹饪(Chinese cuisine)文化是中国文化中有关烹饪和休闲的重要组成部分。中国悠久的历史、广袤的疆土、好客的习俗孕育了这一独特艺术。中餐以其“色、香、味、形”俱全而著称。它讲究原料的选配、食物的质地、佐料(seasonings)的调制、切菜的刀功、适时的烹调以及装盘艺术。负盛名的菜系有南方粤菜、北方鲁菜、东部淮扬菜和西部川菜,以“南淡北咸,东甜西辣”见称。
1.中国烹饪(Chinese cuisine)文化是中国文化中有关烹饪和休闲的重要组成部分。
2.中国悠久的历史、广袤的疆土、好客的习俗孕育了这一独特艺术。
3.中餐以其“色、香、味、形”俱全而著称。
4.它讲究原料的选配、食物的质地、佐料(seasonings)的调制、切菜的刀功、适时的烹调以及装盘艺术。
5.负盛名的菜系有南方粤菜、北方鲁菜、东部淮扬菜和西部川菜,以“南淡北咸,东甜西辣”见称。
5. 1.很多大学生在业余时间开网店赚钱
2.有人支持,有人反对
3.我的看法
On Students Running Online Shops
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
6.
___________________________________
___________________________________
___________________________________
___________________________________
7. Honesty Should Be Treasured
8. My view on online promotion
1.网络促销形式多种多样
2.你对此有什么看法
9. Should Retirement Age Be Postponed?
1. 近年来,推迟退休年龄引发人们热议
2. 推迟退休年龄有利也有弊
3. 我的看法
10.
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