2013年12月份英语四级考试真题及答案(卷二).docVIP

　　It is frequently observed that many people keep looking down at their mobile phones whatever they are doing. It is true that mobile phones have brought great convenience to us as we can send short messages, check e-mails, surf the Internet, or watch videos almost anywhere. However, the overuse of mobile phones also leads to some serious problems. 　　The over-dependence on mobile phones can harm the relationship among friends and family. With mobile phones, people do not talk as much as before. For example, sometimes at dinner tables, instead of chatting and laughing with each other, many people choose to chat with other friends online. In other words, mobile phones help people contacting friends far away more easily at the expense of reducing the communication with those who are sitting right next to them. 　　In conclusion, mobile phone can be a useful tool in modern life, but overusing it damages interpersonal relationship. There is no point to lose our intimacy with friends and family to modern technology. 　　点评： 　　本题漫画探讨手机的广泛使用对人们生活的影响。话题贴近日常生活，难度中等。题目要求简述手机在人们生活中越来越重要的角色，并解释过度使用手机可能带来的后果。 　　考生主要可以从以下几个角度思考： 　　1. 对健康的危害; 　　2. 对人际关系的负面影响; 　　3. 对个人学习、发展的阻碍。 听力答案： 　　1. C. Consult a travel agent. 　　2. A. They are on a long trip by car. 　　3. C. He is unwilling to speak in public. 　　4. B. Purse further education. 　　5. A. He would not be available to start the job in time. 　　6. B. Mechanic. 　　7. D. Ask Laura to put off the cleaning until another week. 　　8. A. A problem caused by the construction. 　　9. C. To place an order for some products. 　　10. A. The person in charge is not in the office. 　　11. B. 0734, 21653 extension 51. 　　12. B. Since he took to heavy smoking. 　　13. A. He is getting too fat. 　　14. D. They dislike doing physical exercise. 　　15. C. To find a girlfriend. 16-19题暂缺 　　20. B. Considerate. 　　21. A. Someone dumped the clothes left in the washer and dryer. 　　22. C. Informing the building manager of the matter. 　　23. A. She is both a popular and a highl