2014年英语四级考试模拟试题及答案(第九套)

　　Pollution: An Increasing Concern in   China

　　1. 中国的污染的现状

　　2. 造成污染的原因

　　3. 解决的办法

　　Part Ⅱ Listening Comprehension (30 minutes)

　　SectionA略

　　SectionB略

　　Section C(复合式听写调整为单词及词组听写，短文长度及难度不变。)

　　Directions: In this section, you will hear a passage three times. When the passage is read for the first time, you should listen carefully for its general idea. When the passage is read for the second time, you are required to fill in the blanks with the exact words you have just heard. Finally, when the passage is read for the third time, you should check what you have written.

　　Teenagers will be told to “stand up for their elders” on public transport—or risk losing their right to free travel. London Mayor Boris Johnson will 36__________ plans today to make youngsters sign a “ 37__________ pledge ” to promise to behave in a 38__________ manner when travelling in the capital.

　　The three-point pledge states that they will give up their seats to the elderly, 39__________ and disabled; refrain from using 40__________ or threatening language; and be courteous and polite to fellow passengers and staff.

　　Those who refuse, or are caught behaving in a rude manner, will have their free travel passes 41__________ .

　　The plan—a key part of Mr. Johnson’s re-election bid—will initially affect the 400,000 11-to-15-year-olds in London who qualify for free travel cards, but Conservative sources believe the idea could be used across the country.

　　A Conservative insider said, “The initiative 42__________ the push to create a Big Society. It is about changing culture and 43__________ around behavior to improve the atmosphere on buses and trains for everyone. ”

　　Speaking before today’s launch, Mr. Johnson said he 44__________ tackle the anti-social behavior of a “minority of youngsters” on public transport.

　　“When I was a boy, I was taught to stand up for those less able to,” he said. “Youngsters enjoy the privilege of free travel, which is paid for by Londoners, but they have to understand that with that privilege comes responsibility. ” Anyone who abuses this privilege will have it taken away, and will have to earn that right back.

　　Teenagers who are found 45__________ violating the new behavior code will lose their travel passes. They will have to carry out unpaid community work to have them restored.