2012年全国英语专业四级考试真题详解(6)

from the small roadside restaurants to the coffee shops where men and women smoke the shisha (水烟壶).

Donkey carts piled high with flat-breads magically find their way in and out the maddening traffic; young women in long skirts and headscarves hold hands with

young men in open collar shirts, while conversations dwell on Kuwait?s chances at the soccer World Cup.

96. According to the context, “suck in your breath” means “feel a sense of ____”. A. awe B. horror C. doubt D. delight 参考答案： A

TIP：选A。Suck in one?s breath的意思是“抽了一口冷气”，意为感到“敬畏”。

97. Which of the following statements about the discovery of the mummy is INCORRECT?

A. The mummy was first discovered by a British archaeologist. B. The discovery of the mummy came as a surprise.

C. The mummy was found lying right inside the stone coffin. D. The masked mummy was covered in gold. 参考答案： C

TIP：选C。从第三段中“Inside lay the great stone coffin, enclosing three chests of gilded wood”可知，巨石棺材里放的是三个镀金木箱。

98. Which word CANNOT be used to describe the city of Cairo? A. Crowdedness. B. Quiet. C. Noise. D. Confusion 参考答案： B

TIP：选B。从第八段中“While careful planning for the afterlife may lie buried underground in Cairo, it is noise and confusion on the streets”可看出quiet一词不符合对开罗的描述。

99. Which pair of words/phrases indicates contrast?

A. Gigantic structure; great desert expanse. B. A call for prayer; men and women with the shisha.

C. Chaos; maddening. D. Coffee shops; pyramids. 参考答案： A

TIP：选A。巨大的建筑和宽广的沙漠形成鲜明的对照。

100. What is the author?s attitude towards Cairo?

A. Positive. B. Objective. C. Negative. D. Not clear. 参考答案： B

TIP：选B。文章对开罗的描述，直观且客观地展现了整个城市的面貌和特点：古代与现代特征并存，街道熙熙攘攘，充满浓郁的生活气息。 PART VI WRITING

SECTION A COMPOSITION

The Dragon Boat Festival (端午节) is one of the important national festivals in China. Write on Answer Sheet Three a composition of about 200 words on the following topic：

The Dragon Boat Festival

First, you should tell what you know about the festival.

Second, you should describe how you or other people usually observe the festival.

Marks will be awarded for content, organization, language and appropriateness. Failure to follow the instructions may result in a loss of marks. 参考答案：

The Dragon Boat Festival According to Chinese lunar calendar, May 5th has been established as the Dragon Boat Festival, also called the Duanwu Festival. The festival is characterized by dragon-boat races and eating zongzi.

The origin of the festival dates back to the Warring States Period. Qu Yuan, an upright and loyal official of the State of Chu, was disgraced and dismissed because of the evil speaking made by dishonest and corrupt people. Seeing that his country was in the hands of evil and corrupt officials, Qu Yuan drowned himself in a river on May 5th. After his death, the State of Chu declined and was eventually conquered by the State of Qin. To commemorate the death of the patriotic hero, Chinese people have since held the Dragon Boat Festival to show respect and honor to Qu Yuan. On this day, people eat glutinous rice dumplings called zongzi, which symbolize the rice offerings to Qu. Wrapped with leaves and filled with various kinds of ingredients, zongzi is popular all over the country.

In the background of globalization, many traditional Chinese festivals are gradually vanishing while Western festivals are growing in popularity. Realizing that it is necessary to revive the good traditions and protect the cultural heritage, Chinese government has decided to celebrate the Dragon Boast Festival with a three-day holiday every year across the country. Hopefully, the patriotic deeds of Qu Yuan will encourage more and more younger generations to make their contributions to the country.

SECTION B NOTE-WRITING

Write on Answer Sheet Three a note of about 50-60 words based on the following situation:

The winter vacation was over, and you came back by train yesterday. Your

friend (Michael or Lucy) went to the railway station to meet you and helped cleaning your dorm. Now, write him/her a note, expressing your gratitude and offering your help in return.

Marks will be awarded for content organization, language and appropriateness.

参考答案：

Feb. 16th

Dear Lucy,

I was thrilled and excited to see you in the station yesterday. To leave my family and come back to college by myself was painful. But all my sad feelings disappeared when you came to meet me and help me clean my room. With your company and help, I do not feel lonely and sad any more. I?ll bring you some special local products tomorrow. In case you need any help, don?t hesitate to call me in the first place.

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