2013年英语专四真题及答案解析(5)

A. alcohol abuse.

B. smoking.

C. depression.

D. schizophrenia.

26. Why did doctors introduce art therapy in the first place?

A. To prevent patients from smoking.

B. To better understand patients.

C. To get patients occupied.

D. To teach patients some skills.

Question 27 and 28 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions.

Now, listen to the news.

27. What is the main purpose of the new rules?

A. To reduce the number of pilots on duty.

B. To prevent pilots from working overtime.

C. To ensure an adequate amount of sleep.

D. To fix the amount of work for each pilot.

28. The Independent Pilots Association was unhappy about the new rules because they

A. had only covered cargo plane pilots.

B. had failed to cover all the pilots.

C. would be put into effect in two years.

D. would be too costly if implemented.

Questions 29 and 30 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions.

Now, listen to the news.

29. Why is increase in livestock production necessary?

A. Because livestock production is highly efficient.

B. Because more people will become wealthier.

C. Because it may help double food production.

D. Because it has fewer ecological risks.

30. What does the word “challenge” mean in the news item?

A. Balance between human survival and ecology.

B. Conflict between less land and more production.

C. Difference between present and future needs.

D. Calls by environmental critics to consume less meat.

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PART III CLOZE [15 MIN]

Decide which of the choices given below would best complete the passage if inserted in the corresponding blanks. Mark the best choice for each blank on Answer Sheet Two.

Everyone knows that taxation is necessary in a modern state: without it, it (31) ______ not be possible to pay the soldiers and policemen who protect us; (32) ______ the workers in government