2012年英语专业四级考试真题及答案

75．A．abolished (slavery)（废除奴隶制度） 76．C．fortunately (=mercifully) (上帝仁慈所以幸运) 77．B．tossed (a coin)（抛一枚硬币）

78．A．distinct (from) （be distinct from 与…非常不同） 79．C．oblong (长方形)

80．B．quiet (have a quiet word with sb．单独或私下和某人说说话)

2012专四阅读理解参考答案：

81．C There is a variety of expressions of appreciation 82．B Thanks 83．D Sure 84．A Gender

85．C show their gratitude to others

86．B had great impact on American's work and life 87．D couldn't sell their home in Big Lake

88．A Cindy had seen the benefits of gardening in a different way． 89．C built up family ties and kid's enthusiasm 90．B It gave her confidence and optimism

91．D emphasize the sharp contrast between now and then 92．A pessimistic 93．D mildly critical of

94．B parents and children feel equally disappointed

95．C graduate unemployment is both a political and social issue 96．A awe

97．C the mummy was found lying right inside the stone coffin 98．B quiet

99．A gigantic structure，great desert expanse 100．B objective．

2012专四写作真题解析:

First，you should tell what you know about the festival．Second，you should describe how you or other people usually observe the festival．很多同学纠结于oberserve这个单词所是遵守的意思，其实在这里指的是celebrate庆祝的意思。建议大家这样写：1．端午节大概的来历故事；2．端午节怎么庆祝，3，可以发表下对端午节等传统节日现状的评论。