2019年12月四級(jí)閱讀真題及答案

1、2019 年 12 月四級(jí)閱讀真題及答案2011 年 12 月四級(jí)閱讀真題及答案Section AWith the world s population estimated to grow from sixto nine billion by 2050, researchers, businesses andgovernments are already dealing with the impact this increasewill have on everything from food and water to infrastructurean jobs. Underlying all

2、 this 47_ will be the demandfor energy, which is expected to double over the next 40years.Finding the resources to meet this demand in a48_, sustainable way is the cornerstone of ournation s energy security, and will be one of the m ajor49_ of the 21st century. Alternative forms of energy - bio-fuel

3、s, wind and solar, to name a few - are50_ being funded and developed, and will play agrowing 51_ in the world s energy supply. But expertssay that, even when 52_, alternative energy sourceswill likely meet only about 30% of the world s energy needsby 2050.For example, even with 53_ investments, such

4、 asthe $93 million for wind energy development 54_ in theAmerican Recovery and Reinvestment Act, important alternativeenergy sources such as wind and bio-fuels 55_ onlyabout 1% of the market today.Energy and sustainability experts say the answer to ourfuture energy needs will likely come from a lot

5、of 56_- both traditional and alternative.A stable B solutions C significant D role E progressF marvelous G included H growth I exactly J consistK comprise L competitions M combined N challenges Ocertainly查看參考答案47. N) challenges48. A) stable49. E) progress50. O) certainly51. D) role52. M) combined53.

6、 C) significant54. G) included55. K) comprise56. B) solutionsSection BPassage OneBoys schools are the perfect place to teach young mento express their emotions and are more likely to get involvedin activities such as art, dance and music, according toresearch released today.Far from the traditional

7、image of a culture ofaggressive masculinity in which students either sink or swim,the absence of girls gives boys the chance to develop withoutpressure to conform to a stereotype, the US study says.Boys at single sex schools were said to be more likelyto get involved in cultural and artistic activit

8、ies thathelped develop their emotional expressiveness, rather thanfeeling they had to conform to the boy code of hiding theiremotions to be a real man.The findings of the study go against received wisdomthat boys do better when taught alongside girls.Tony Little, headmaster of Eton, warned that boys

9、 werebeing failed by the British education system because it hadbecome too focused on girls. He criticized teachers forfailing to recognize that boys are actually more emotionalthan girls.The research argued that boys often perform badly inmixed schools because they become discouraged when theirfema

10、le peers do better earlier in speaking and reading skills.But in single-sex schools teachers can tailor lessons toboys learning style, letting them move around the classroomand getting them to compete in teams to prevent boredom,wrote the studys author, Abigail James, of the University ofVirginia.Te

11、achers could encourage boys to enjoy reading andwriting with specifically boy-focused approaches such asthemes and characters that appeal to them. Because boysgenerally have more acute vision, learn best through touch,and are physically more active, they need to be given hands-on lessons where they

12、are allowed to walk around. Boys inmixed schools view classical music as feminine and prefer themodern genre in which violence and sexism are major themes,James wrote.Single-sex education also made it less likely that boyswould feel they had to conform to a stereotype that menshould be masterful and

13、 in charge in relationships. Inmixed schools, boys feel compelled to act like men beforethey understand themselves well enough to know what thatmeans, the study reported.57. The author believes that a single-sex school would_.A force boys to hide their emotions to be “real man ”B help to cultivate m

14、asculine aggressiveness in boysC encourage boys to express their emotions more freelyD naturally reinforce in boys that traditional image ofa man58. It is commonly believed that in a mixed schools boys_.A perform relatively better B grow up more healthilyC behave more responsibly D receive a better

15、education59. What does Tony Little say about the Britisheducation system?A It fails more boys than girls academically B Itfocuses more on mixed school educationC It fails to give boys the attention they needD It places more pressure on boys than on girls60. According to Abigail James, one of the adv

16、antages ofsingle-sex schools is _.A teaching can be tailored to suit the characteristicsof boysB boys can focus on their lessons without beingdistractedC boys can choose to learn whatever they are interestedinD teaching can be designed to promote boys team spirit61. Which of the following is charact

17、eristic of boysaccording to Abigail James report?A They enjoy being in charge B They conform tostereotypesC They have sharper vision D They are violent and sexistPassage TwoIts an annual argument. Do we or do we not go onholiday? My partner says no because the boiler could go, orthe roof fall off, a

18、nd we have no savings to save us. I saythat you only live once and we work hard and whats the pointif you cant go on holiday. The joy of a recession means noargument next year we just wont go.Since money is known to be one of the things most likelyto bring a relationship to its knees, we should be g

19、rateful.For many families the recession means more than not booking aholiday. A YouGov poll of 2,000 people found 22% said theywere arguing more with their partners because of concernsabout money. Whats less clear is whether divorce andseparation rates rise in a recession financial pressuresmean cou

20、ples argue more but make splitting up less affordable.A recent research shows arguments about money were especiallydamaging to couples. Disputes were characterized by intenseverbal aggression, tended to be repeated and not resolved,and made men, more than women, extremely angry.Kim Stephenson, an oc

21、cupational psychologist, believesmoney is such a big deal because of what it symbolizes, whichmay be different things to men and women. People can say thesame things about money but have different conceptions ofwhat it is for, he explains. They will say its to save, tospend, for security, for freedo

22、m, to show someone you lovethem He says men are more likely to see money as a way ofbuying status and of showing their parents that theyveachieved something.The biggest problem is that couples assume each otherknows what is going on with their finances, but they dont.There seems to be more of a tabo

23、o about talking about moneythan talking about death. But you both need to know what youare doing, who is paying what into the joint account and howmuch you keep separately. In a healthy relationship you donthave to agree about money, but you have to talk about it.62. What does the author say about v

24、acationing?A People enjoy it all the more during a recessionB Few people can afford it without working hardC It makes all the hard work worthwhileD It is the chief cause of family disputes63. What does the author mean by saying “money isknown to bring a relationship to its knees ” (Line 1 Para.2)?A

25、Money is considered to be the root of all evilsB Some people sacrifice their dignity for moneyC Few people can resist the temptation of moneyD Disputes over money may ruin a relationship64. The YouGov poll of 2000 people indicates that in arecession _.A conflicts between couples tend to riseB it is more expensive for couples to split upC couples show more concern for each otherD divorce and separation rates increase65. What does Kim Stephenson believe?A Money is often a symbol of a person s statusB Money means a great deal to both men and womenC Men and women spend mone