2014年12月英语四级考试模拟试卷4

　　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.

　　回答57-66题

　　With so many of the deaths each year from around the world directly related to poor health choices we make.world health leaders have set a goal of lowering the number of preventable deaths by 25%from 2010 rates by 2025.That would save 37 million lives over 15 years.Reporting in thejournal Lancet，public health experts note that the ways to prevent those deaths area’t surprising.But acting on those strategies will take individual and political will.Here’s how the experts hope to do it.

　　Not smoke.The UN General Assembly set a target of cutting smoking around the world by 30%by 2025.Already,higher-income nations that already adopted smoking bans in public places and instituted tobacco taxes have seen drops in smoking rates，however,residents in lower-income nations continue to light up at high rates.

　　Limit excessive drinking.While moderate amounts of alcohol have been linked to some health benefits，

　　overindulging can increase the risk of certain cancers and liver disease，as well as contribute to high blood pressure.Educating people about the risks of excessive drinking，as well as instituting taxes on alcoholic products，has been somewhat successful in curbing(遏制)abuse.

　　Cut back on salt.High sodium (钠)diets can increase blood pressure and contribute to heart disease and stroke，and in many developed countries，people eat several times the amount the salt their bodies need.In the U.S.，the average American consumes about 800mg more salt every day than health experts consider acceptable.Promoting alternatives，such as the citric acid in lemons，to satisfy the need for salt， Call help to bring sodiunl consumption down.

　　Get blood pressure under control.Lack of exercise and high sodium diets contribute to hypertension(高血压)，and uncontrolled high blood pressure can lead to stroke and heart disease.Monitoring blood pressure with regular screenings，and treating elevated levels with changes in diet and exercise，or medications if necessary,are the most effective ways to address this risk factor.

　　Address diabetes.Closely tied to the obesity epidemic(肥胖病)that now affects developing as well as developed nations，diabetes can increase the risk of heart disease，kidney disease and other conditions that can shorten life.Studies show that lifestyle changes incorporating healthy diets low in sugar and phy’sical activity call be as effective as medications in keeping blood sugar levels in check.

　　What does the author mean by sayin9“acting on those strategies will take individual and political will”

　　(Line 4-5，para.1)?

　　57、A.Both politicians and individuals wish to put the strategies into practice.

　　B.Conducting those strategies needs to consider both personal and official will.

　　C.Carrying out those strategies needs both individual and govemmental support.

　　D.Either individual or government can carry out those strategies.

　　58、 What have high.income countries done to smoking?

　　A.Banned smoking in the public and reduced tobacco taxes.

　　B.Banned public smoking and established tobacco taxes.

　　C.Dropped smoking rates and banned smoking in public.

　　D.Dropped smoking rates and lowered tobacco taxes.

　　59、

　　What is the author’s suggestion to sodium consumption?

　　A.Eat lemons instead of excessive salt to cut down sodium consumption.

　　B.Take in as less salt as possible for the sake of health.

　　C.Take in at least 800mg of salt every day.

　　D.Never take in salt but citric acid to keep fit.

　　60、

　　What carl you learn about hypertension from the passage?

　　A.Moderate amount of alcoholis good for blood pressure contr01.

　　B.American people have a less opportunity to develop hypertension.

　　C.Regular blood pressure monitoring can reduce the risk of diabetes.

　　D.Controlling blood pressure properly can reduce the risk of stroke and heart disease.

　　61、

　　What should we do to address diabetes?

　　A.Keep a low.sugar diet.

　　B.Take physical exercise.

　　C.Receive drug treatment.

　　D.All of the above.

　　回答62-71题

　　When companies consider their benefits mix.coverage for medical care is often top.of-mind.Yet there may be another,even more powerful concern driving employee coverage preferences：vision care.Roughly 75%of adults in the United States require some type of vision correction.and 84 percent of adults believe that vision benefits are somewhat or very important to them.As a result.vision assistance is moving higher and higher on the list of sought.after employee benefits.

　　What’s driving the trend?One factor is the increasing power of eye examinations to detect systemic illness.In addition to identifying nearsightedness，farsightedness and astigmatism，routine eye exanls now play a role in diagnosing conditions such as diabetes，brain aneurysms(脑动脉瘤)，liver disease and stroke risk.

　　Early identification，in turn，translates into markedly lower expenditures for employers.In 2014，eye problems will cost companies an estimated$8 billion in reduced productivity.Making sure employees get the right eye care helps employers reduce these losses.At the same time，it boosts their ability to retain loyal workers.

　　So what’s the best way to get patients into the exam chair?One way is to provide a vision plan that lowers out-of-pocket(自已付费的)expenses.Indeed，research shows that out-of-pocket expense--not premiums--is the number-one factor employees consider when choosing a-vision plan.“And that’s just smart.”says independent insurance broker Shannon Enders.“Premiums make up only about 30 percent of total out.of-pocket expenses.So it pays to100k beyond the premium and see the real cost of a plan.”

　　A study conducted by Service Excellence Group Inc.，a leading market research company,shows how the right vision insurance plan can result in across—the-board(全面的)savings for employees.The study compared the prices customers with different insurance plans paid for the same popular pair of eyeglasses at independent doctors and retail chains.It found that customers with insurance plans that were most successful at keeping out-of-pocket expenses low saved hundreds of dollars.

　　With eyeglasses becoming as much of a fashion accessory(装饰品)as a vision aid，forward-thinking companies are beginning to take note.Enders says more of his clients are saying yes to vision care plans.“Employees care about their eyes，”he says.“And offering benefits packages with the features employees care most about will become an even more important corporate strategy going forward.”

　　62、What is the meaning of the last sentence of paragraph one?

　　A.Vision assistance is listed on the list of popular worker interests.

　　B.Vision assistance is becoming more and more popular among employees。

　　C.Vision assistance is considered as one of the employee benefits.

　　D.Vision assistance is the top concern of the employees.

　　63、 What are the functions of eye examinations?

　　A.Identilying nearsightedness,farsightedness and astigmatism.

　　B.Diagnosing systemic illness.

　　C.Diagnosing diabetes，brain aneurysms，liver disease and stroke risk.

　　D.Identifying eyesight problems and detecting systemic illness.

　　64、

　　What are the advantages of right vision care plan for the employers?

　　A.It can reduce the losses caused by eye problems.

　　B.It helps the employers keep the employees.

　　C.It can lower the expenses of the employers and keep the workers.

　　D.It can help increase the employees’income.

　　65、

　　What does the study of Service Excellence Group Inc.suggest?

　　A.The most successful vision insurance plan helps employees save the most money.

　　B.A vision insurance plan helps employees save hundreds of dollars at a time.

　　C.Eyeglasses at independent doctors cost more than in retail chains.

　　D.Eyeglasses at independent doctors cost less than in retail chains.

　　66、

　　What can be learned from Shannon Enders’words?

　　A.It takes a lot of money to look beyond the premium.

　　B.Considering the real cost of a plan costs too much.

　　C.The company should take employees’most concerned benefits seriously.

　　D.The company should vision insurance plan as a strategy.

　　Part III Reading Comprehension.(40 minutes)

　　Part IV Translation.(30minutes)

　　Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to translate a passage from Chinese into English. You should write your answer on Answer Sheet 2.

　　67、农历一月一日是中国的春节(Spring Festival)，是新一年的开始。就像西方的圣诞节一样，人们会买很多东西如衣服、食品或烟花爆竹给孩子们。在除夕那一天，人们还会在门上贴门神和春联(couplets)。此外，年夜饭(reunion dinner)也是必不可少的。全家人围坐在一张桌子上分享美食，有说有笑。到了新年那一天，人们便开始走亲访友了。每到这时，孩子们是最开心的，因为他们可以从长辈那里得到压岁钱。