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2013年专四英语听力考试题分析

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SECTION B PASSAGES

Questions ll to 13 are based on the following passage.

[11]The ease of shopping and comparing products and prices online has made it an attractive option for many shoppers:nle most prevalent method for paying for the things you purchase online is still the credit card.The following list provides some tips on how to make sure your transaction is secure.

[12]An important step is to use the latest Internet browser.Using the most recent browser ensures that the data

is protected.Reading the.privacy policy is also important.The information you enter on the website should be kept confidential.Make sure you read the company’s privacy policy to ensure that your personal information won’t be sold to others.

[12]0ther suggestions are to only use one credit card for all of your online purchases Never give out passwords or user ID information online unless you know who you are deaHng with and why they need it Keep records of all of your Internet transactions.Watch your credit card statement for the charges and make sure they’re accurate.

[13]After you've made purchases online, check your email.Merchants often send confirmation emalls about your order so you know what has been charged to your credit card.

Keys:11.[C]12.[D]13.[C]

Questions l4 t0 17 are based on the following passage.

Recentlv,a prolessor of philosophy has written a book called Money and the Meaning of Life.He has discovered that how we deal with money in our day—to-day life has more meaning than we usually think. [14]One of the exercises he asked his students to do is to keep a record of every penny they spend for a week.From the way they spend their money,they can see what they really Value in life.

[15]He says our relation with others often becomes clearly defined when money enters the picture.You mignt have a wonderful friendship with somebody and you think that you are very good friends.But You will know him onlv when you ask him to lend you some money.If he does,it brings something to the relationship that seems stronger than ever before.Or it can suddenly weaken the relationship if he doesn't.

People{ust have an idea of making more and more money,but what is it for?How much do I need for anv given purposes in my life? [16]In his book,the professor uncovered an important need in modem society: to bring back the idea that money is an instrument rather than the end. [17] Money plays an important role in

the material world,but expecting money to give happiness rnay be missing the meaning of lile.

Keys:14.【D】15.【C】16.【C】17.【A】