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大学英语四级考试写作模拟题：大学生就业难3篇.doc
2018大学英语四级考试写作模拟题：大学生就业难3篇2018大学英语四级考试写作模拟题：大学生就业难3篇大学英语四级考试写作模拟题第一篇1. 近几年出现了大学生就业难的现象2. 产生这种现象的原因(如大学生追求的目标过高，专业不对口等)3. 如何解决这一问题(改变就业观念，大学生再培训等)大学英语四级考试写作范文College Students Job HuntingIn recent years, college students find it increasingly difficult to get a job. It sounds strange since young college students are usually intelligent, well-educated phenomenon, aspirant and eager to bring their talent into full play. Then what underlies the strange phenomenon?There are several reasons for this. To begin with, nowadays college students aim too high. All they want are good jobs which could offer good salary, comfortable working conditions, high social status among others. Consequently, most college students are unwilling to accept vacant jobs they consider not good enough. Another reason is that there is a big gap between the majors some students study in school and the demands of vacant jobs. So companies think some students are not fit for the jobs.Solution to the problem requires efforts on both the society and the students. The companies should value the students, talent and knowledge while the latter should not merely aim at material gains. They should be down-toearth in building up their career. Furthermore, they should face their weak points so as to improve themselves and be more competent.大学英语四级考试写作模拟题第二篇Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a letter on the issue of employment for gradutes. You should write at least 120 words, and base your composition on the outline given below in Chinese:1. 就业的形势越来越严峻，东西部人才供需并不均衡。
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2021年6月《大学英语四级》考试(翻译、写作)真题与参考解析(共3套)
2021年6月《大学英语四级》考试真题（3套汇总）听力部分原文Listening ComprehensionSection ANews report 1And finally in tonight's news, a 9-year-old boy named Joe, told not to draw in class, lends a jobs decorating a restaurant with his drawings. Rather than shutting down the habit of drawing in his school's workbook, Joe's parents decided to encourage his creativity by sending their son to an after-school art class[Q1]. His teacher recognized Joe's talent and posted all his works online, which led to something pretty wonderful. A restaurant named Number4 in New Castle contacted Joe's teacher to ask if the 9-year-old could come and decorate the dining room with his drawings[Q2]. Every day after school, Joe's dad drives him to the restaurant so he can put his ideas straight on the wall. Once he's all done,the work would remain there permanentlyQ2]. Joe's dad said Joe is a really talented little boy. He's excellent at school, he's great at football,but drawing is definitely what he is most passionate about.Q1: What did Joe's parents decide to do?Q2: What will the restaurant Number 4 do?New report 2Christine Marshall, a 30 years old mom of one, posted a tearful video on social media Wednesday,begging for a safe return of her beloved pet dog[Q1].After combing through the security video outside a global shop, Christine has now posted an image of a man suspected of stealing the dog. The image appears to show a man carrying the dog in his arms. Christine also believes the video obtained from the shop shows the dog stolen by a man before driving off in a car which had been waiting nearby. The family is now offering a5000 pound reward for the safe return of the dog after launching a social media campaign to find the thief[[Q2].The dog is 6anda half years old and was last seen wearing a red collar. Christine said that"We'll pay that to anyone who brings him home as long as they are not responsible for his disappearance." Police are investigating the incident.Q3: What is Christine Marshall trying to do?Q4: What did the news report say about Christine Marshall's family?New report 3:London's Eggs &Bread café offers boiled eggs, toast,jam and bacon,as wells as tea,coffee and orange juice.But at the end of the meal, customers don't have to worryabout the bill. Hungry customers can pay whatever amount they can afford to eat at the café or nothing at all.Owner,Guy Wilson,says his café aims to build community rather than profits.He wants to provide a bridge for people to connect in an area that has been divided by class and wealth by providing affordable breakfasts[Q5]. The cafe is opened in the mornings every day of the year and has two members of staff or supervisors on shift every day.The café doesn't use volunteers but pays its staff to ensure consistency of its service.It doesn't take donations and doesn't want to be seen as charity[Q6].Mr Wilson says when people starts to know other people around them, they realize they are not that different, and whatever their financial background or their educational background. Most people will have something in common with each other[Q7]. He says it's important that his café can offer his customers security and permanence.Q5: What does Guy Wilson say his café aims to do?Q6: What does the news report say about Eggs & Bread café?Q7: What happens when people start to know each other according to Guy Wilson? Section BLong conversation 1M:So what time do you think we should have the party on Saturday?(8)W: How about inviting people to come at six PM. Then we'll have the afternoon to prepare food and drink and stuff like that?M: Yes, I was thinking that around six would be good,too.What food should we provide?W: Well, I had thought about baking a cake and some biscuits. And now, I think we should prepare some sandwiches and snacks and some other kinds of food,so that people can just help themselves rather than getting everyone to sit down at the table to eat a meal.I think that's a bit too formal. It's better to let people walk around and talk to each other or sit where they like. (9)M: Yes, that sounds good.Ill go to the supermarket to get some drinks.I think I might try that big new supermarket on the other side of town and see what they have.I've not been there before.I thin we should get some beer and wine, and some fruit juice and other soft drinks. What do you think?W: Sounds great!I think those drinks will be enough. And I heard that the new supermarket offers some big discounts to attract customers,so going there should be a great idea(10)What shall we' do about music?M: Maybe we should ask Paul to bring his computer and speakers,so that we can play some music.(11)He has a great collection of different stuff.。
2024年6月大学英语四级考试真题和答案(第3套)
2024年6月大学英语四级考试真题和答案（第3套）Part I Writing (30 minutes)Directions: Suppose your university is seeking students’ opinions on whether university canteens should be open to the public. You are now to write an essay to express your view. You will have 30 minutes for the task. You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.Part Ⅱ Listening Comprehension (25 minutes)Section ADirections:In this section, you will hear three news reports. At the end of each news report, you will hear two or three questions. Both the news report and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A）, B), C) and D).Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.Questions 1 and 2 are based on the news report you have just heard.1. A) It hit a bird shortly after takeoff.B) Its crew members went on strike.C) It narrowly escaped a plane crash when turning around.D) Its captain got slightly injured during the forced landing.2. A) Panic.B) Nervous.C) Relieved.D) Contented.Questions 3 and 4 are based on the news report you have just heard.3. A) He is now kept in a secure area.B) He has escaped the zoo once again.C) He has been caught a second time.D) He finally disappeared six days ago.4. A) Squeezed.B) Threatened.C) Disappointed.D) Frustrated.Questions 5 to 7 are based on the news report you have just heard.5. A) It is condemned as a crazy idea.B) It is enriching the city’s night life.C) It is questioned by local residents.D) It is giving rise to safety concerns.6. A) Avoid entering one-way streets.B) Ensure the safety of pedestrians.C) Follow all the traffic rules drivers do.D) Give way to automobiles at all times.7. A) To ease the city’s busy traffic.B) To bring new life into the city.C) To add a new means of transport.D) To reduce the city’s air pollution.Section BDirections:In this section, you will hear two long conversations. At the end of each conversation, you will hear four questions. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A），B），C)and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.Questions 8 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.8. A) Take it seriously.B) Discuss it regularly.C) Make it sound scary.D) Talk about it openly.9. A) By shopping around for the best deals.B) By making abstract sums relevant.C) By citing concrete examples.D) By visiting discount stores.10. A) Paying their kids to help with housework.B) Setting kids a good example by sharing chores.C) Giving kids pocket money according to their needs.D) Urging kids to deposit some of their gift money.11. A) The importance of cutting down family expenses.B) The need to learn important lessons from her elders.C) The delight in seeing their savings grow.D) The necessity of saving into a pension.Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.12. A) He is a successful businessman.B) He reviews books on political affairs.C) He has published a new bestseller.D) He has worked in several banks.13. A) The man’s ideas about education.B) The man’s academic background.C) The man’s attempts at drawing public attention.D) The man’s proposals to solve economic problems.14. A) To reduce students’ financial burden.B) To motivate all students to be successful.C) To give students incentive to excel in economics.D) To provide remedies for students’ poor performance.15. A) Improving school budgeting.B) Increasing tuition fees.C) Seeking donations.D) Raising taxes.Section CDirections: In this section, you will hear three passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear three or four questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.Questions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard.16. A) To show his sympathy towards people always being busy.B) To prevent people from complaining about being “busy”.C) To call on busy people to take care of themselves.D) To help busy people to sort out their priorities.17. A) Avoid saying we are busy.B) Reflect on their true purpose.C) Describe our schedule in detail.D) Respond as most busy people do.18. A) To show their achievements resulted from great efforts.B) To prove they stand out as accomplished professionals.C) To cover up their failure to achieve some purpose.D) To tell others a complete lie about their inability.Questions 19 to 21 are based on the passage you have just heard.19. A) They will help one reduce fear.B) They should become so popular.C) They will be less challenging after a time.D) They should cover so many different types.20. A) To break one’s ultimate limits.B) To stop being extremely afraid.C) To avoid dangerous mistakes.D) To enjoy the sports to the full.21. A) By allowing our motivation to be at an all-time high.B) By stopping us hurting the same muscles repeatedly.C) By burning as many as 300 calories per hour.D) By enabling us to get an all-over workout.Questions 22 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard.22. A) It is natural.B) It is instrumental.C) It is personal.D) It is vital.23. A) To guard against being perceived negatively.B) To prevent themselves from being isolated.C) To conceal personality preferences.D) To maintain workplace harmony.24. A) It helps to enhance team spirit.B) It stimulates innovative ideas.C) It helps to resolve problems.D) It facilitates policy-making.25. A) An innovative mind.B) Corporate culture.C) Mutual trust.D) A healthy mentality.Part III Reading Comprehension (40 minutes)Section ADirections: In this section, there is a passage with ten blanks. You are required to select one word for each blank from a list of choices given in a word bank following the passage. Read the passage through carefully before making your choices. Each choice in the bank is identified by a letter. Please mark the corresponding letter for each item on Answer Sheet 2with a single line through the centre. You may not use any of the words in the bank more than once．Over the coming decades, millions of jobs will be threatened by robotics and artificial intelligence. Despite intensiveacademic____26____on these developments, there has been little study on how workers____27____to being replaced through technology.To find out, business researchers at TUM and Erasmus University Rotterdam conducted 11 studies and surveys with over 2,000 persons from several countries.The findings show: In principle, most people view itmore____28____when workers are replaced by other people than by robots or intelligent software. This preference____29____,however, when it refers to people’s own jobs. When that is the case, the majority of workers find it less upsetting to see their own jobs go to robots than to other employees. In the long term, however, the same people see machines as more threatening to their future role in the workforce. These effects can also be observed among people who have recently become unemployed.The researchers were able to identify the causes behindthese____30____paradoxical results, too: People tendto____31____themselves less with machines than with other people. Consequently, being replaced by a robot or software____32____less of a threat to their feeling of self-worth. This reduced self-threat could even be observed when participants assumed that they were being replaced by other employees who relied on technological abilities such as artificial intelligence in their work.“Even when unemployment results from the____33____of new technologies, people still judge it in a social context,” says Christoph Fuchs, one of the authors of the study. “It is important to understand these____34____effects when trying to manage the massive changes in the working world to minimize____35____in society.”A) compareB) contradictsC) conventionalD) debateE) disruptionsF) drasticallyG) favorablyH) guaranteeI) introductionJ) modificationsK) posesL) psychologicalM) reactN) reversesO) seeminglySection BDirections: In this section, you are going to read a passage with ten statements attached to it.Each statement contains information given in one of the paragraphs. Identify the paragraph from which the information is derived. You may choose a paragraph more than once. Each paragraph is marked with a letter. Answer the questions by marking the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2.No escape as ‘snow day’ becomes ‘e-learning day’A) Certain institutions, such as schools, are likely to close when bad weather, such as snow, flooding or extreme heat or cold, causes travel difficulties, power outages (断供), or otherwise endangers public safety. When snowy weather arrives in the US, it means the chance of school children benefiting from the long-standing tradition of the “snow day”, when schools are forced to close and students get an unexpected day off.B) The criterion for a snow day is primarily the inability of school buses to operate safely on their routes and danger to children who walk to school. Often, the school remains officially open even though busesdo not run and classes are canceled. Severe weather that causes cancellation or delay is more likely in regions that are less able to handle the situation. Snow days are less common in more northern areas of the United States that are used to heavy winter snowfall, because municipalities are well equipped to clear roads and remove snow. In areas less accustomed to snow even small snowfalls of an inch or two may render roads unsafe.C) Snow days are a familiar theme in American film and TV shows, with children getting the good news and then running outside for some seasonal snowman-building and snowball throwing, against a background of joyful pop music. But the tradition is now over for pupils in several US states such as South Carolina, Nevada, Georgia and Indiana. This academic year, many school boards have introduced policies which require students to work from home if the school is shut by snow or extreme weather. They are known as “e-learning days”, which certainly sounds less fun than a snow day.D) Teachers are also losing their snow days and instead will be expected to be on hand to take a virtual register and answer students’questions online. A pilot programme in a school district in Anderson County, South Carolina, has supplied students with electronic tablets loaded with assignments to complete in the event of a school closure. If it is successful, it could be rolled out across the state.E) But some parents object to the new policy if the vigorous debate on the Facebook page of Anderson County school district is anything to go by. “When it snows, let the kids enjoy it,” said one commenter. Another said the decision would “ruin school even more”, and someone else called snow days “a fun part of childhood”. But supporters of the policy say it means children will miss fewer days of school. It will also bring to an end a less popular US high school tradition: the “make-up day”, which requires students in many states to make up the time lost due to weather by working during school holidays.F) Students in North Carolina already have several make-up days scheduled because of school closures during Hurricane Florence, which struck in September. Tom Wilson, the superintendent (主管) of Anderson County school district, said the change away from snow days makes practical and financial sense. He said technology has changed every profession, so it makes sense to use it to “eliminate” make-up days. Adam Baker of the Department of Education in Indiana said e-learning days were proving a “great success”. He said most Indiana schools already use digital devices during lessons, so it was an “easy decision” to extend this to days when schools are closed. He denies the decision is depriving children of the chance to enjoy the snow. “Students are still able to enjoy snow days and outside time,” he said. “Many have PE and science assignments that have them out enjoying the weather.” But local school superintendents in Ohio are resisting proposals to adopt elearning days.They fear that students without internet access at home will be disadvantaged by the policy, and superintendent Tom Roth is concerned that e-learning days will offer a lower quality of education.G) There are also so-called “blizzard bags”, with assignments that children take home ahead of an expected snow closure. But Mr. Roth says it is not sufficient as a replacement. “I think we still need the class time to give our kids the education that they deserve,” he said. “You can’t get that with a blizzard bag or doing the work from home like that. It’s not going to be as effective.”H) There is a long-running debate on whether missing days of school affects attainment. In England, there has been a focus on tackling absenteeism (旷课) from school. The Department for Education (DFE) published research in 2016 arguing that missing any days at school could have a negative impact on results. Even a few days lost in a year could be enough to miss out on getting a good exam grade, the DFE’s research concluded. This differed from the findings of a study from Harvard University in the US, which concluded that missing a few occasional days because of the weather did not damage learning.I) The Harvard study examined seven years of school results data and could not find any impact from snow closures. What caused more disruption was when schools tried to stay open in bad weather, even though many staff and pupils were absent. But weather can make a difference to school results, according to another piece of Harvard research published last summer. It’s hot weather that has the negative impact. The results of 10 million school students were examined over 13 years and researchers found a “significant” link between years with extremely hot weather and lower results.J) It’s obvious that students should go to school every day to get the most out of education. In cases of extreme weather students don’t always have that option. However, research shows that authorised absences from school such as during extreme weather are less problematic for students than absences that are not authorised. This is because unauthorised absences tend to reflect patterns and behaviours of student disengagement, or the possible negative attitudes of parents towards education that students adopt and carry with them through schooling. The level of impact on students’ educational performance is all to do with the length of time that a student is absent from school and how regularly this occurs.36. There is opposition to the practice of giving children assignments to take home before extreme weather forces a school closure.37. New policies adopted by many US schools require students to do online learning at home in case of a school closure.38. According to some research, extreme hot weather negatively affectsstudents’ performance.39. There is a time-honoured tradition in the US for school kids to stay at home on “snow days”.40. Debates on social media show some parents are opposed to ending the “snow day” tradition.41. In more northern regions of the US, school is less likely to be affected by snowy weather.42. Research indicates absences from school with permission do not cause as many problems as those without permission.43. There is objection to e-learning days owing to fear that students with no access to the Internet at home will suffer.44. In a pilot programme, students are given electronic devices to do assignments when schools are closed.45. A long-standing debate is going on over the impact of school absences on students’ academic performance.Section CDirections: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.Passage OneQuestions 46 to 50 are based on the following passage.It may sound surprising, but you don’t have to be interested in fashion, or even in history, to enjoy Dress Codes: How the Laws of Fashion Made History. I happen to be interested in both, and ended up enjoying the book for completely different reasons.Richard Thompson Ford is a law professor, and you probably won’t forget that for even one page. His carefully reasoned arguments, packed with examples, sound almost like reading a court opinion, only maybe wordier. You will probably never think of fashion as a trifle again.Ford’s thesis is that the best way to understand what particular fashions meant in any given era is to look at the restrictions placed on them. Through this lens, he shows us that the first laws passed in the 1200s to ensure that only the nobility were allowed to wear certain fabrics, colors and ornaments reflected the rise of the middle class, who were now able to imitate some of these fashions. The status of the upper classes was threatened; fashion was a tool to preserve it.Ford takes the reader through the evolution of fashion while examining the underlying motivations of status, sex, power, and personality, which, he assumes, influenced all innovations in fashion in the past and which continue to influence us today. His writing is more than a little dense—dense with research, clauses, and precise adjectives and nouns. But there’s also humor and enough interesting episodes to make the writing appealing. No one is spared his sharp analysis: not the easy targets of 19th century women’s crippling (伤害身体的）fashions nor the modern uniforms of Silicon Valley T-shirts.But the greatest strength of this book (on fashion!) is its intellectual profoundness. Ford asks us to question unconscious beliefs, to realize that we almost never do so, to understand that the simplest choices are charged with meaning, and yet that meaning can and does change all the time. Consider the fact that a 1918 catalog insisted that boys and girls be dressed in the appropriate color. We believe our thinking today is evolved; Ford shows us it’s not.46. What does the author think of the book Dress Codes: How the Laws of Fashion Made History?A) It is read by people for entirely different reasons.B) It is meant for those interested in fashion history.C) It makes enjoyable as well as informative reading.D) It converts fashion into something for deliberation.47. How can people best understand a particular fashion in an era, according to Ford?A) By examining the restraints imposed on it.B) By looking at what the nobility were wearing.C) By glancing at its fabrics, colors and ornaments.D) By doing a survey of the upper and middle classes.48. What was the aim of the first laws passed regarding fashion in the 1200s?A) To facilitate the rise of the middle class.B) To loosen restrictions on dress codes.C) To help initiate some novel fashions.D) To preserve the status of the nobles.49. What does the author think of Ford’s writing?A) It uses comparison and contrast in describing fashions of different eras.B) It makes heavy reading but is not lacking in humor or appeal.C) It is filled with interesting episodes to spare readers intolerable boredom.D) It is characteristic of academics in presenting arguments.50. What does the author say is the greatest strength of Ford’s book?A) Plentiful information.B) Meaningful choices.C) Evolved thinking.D) Intellectual depth.Passage TwoQuestions 51 to 55 are based on the following passage.The art of persuasion means convincing others to agree with your point of view or to follow your course of action. For some of us, persuasion is an instinctive quality and the power of influencing comes naturally. For the rest of us, persuasion skills can be learned and developed over time.Employers place a great value on employees with persuasion skills because they can impact several aspects of job performance. Besides, teamwork and leadership rely heavily on the power of persuasion to get things done. Without persuasion skills, employees may not be as committed to or convinced of the importance of an organization’s vision and long-term mission. Effective use of persuasion skills will not only help get your coworkers excited about your ideas, it’ll also help you motivate them to achieve a common goal.In order to learn the art of persuasion at the workplace, you need to understand how to handle conflicts and reach agreements. Good communication is the first step in effective persuasion, but logic and reasoning are just as important. Before you can get somebody onboard with your goal, you should help them understand why they should pursue it. Using visual aids to back up your ideas can help communicate your ideas better and make compelling arguments so your listeners will come to a logical choice and become fully committed to your ideas and plans.Successful persuasion skills are based on your ability to have positive interactions and maintain meaningful relationships with people. In order to sustain those relationships, you must be able to work in their best interests as well. Your coworkers are more likely to agree with you when they succeed alongside you. The more they achieve and the greater progress they make, the more they trust your judgement and strength.We persuade and get persuaded every day—we’re either convincing or being convinced. A vast majority of people prefer collaboration and teamwork over traditional organizational structures; no one likes to be told what to do or to be pushed around. Therefore, organizations and leaders should adopt powerful persuasion skills to bring about necessary changes.51. What does the author say about the ability to be persuasive in the first paragraph?A) People may either be born with it or be able to cultivate it.B) It proves crucial in making others follow one’s course of action.C) It refers to the natural and instinctive power of influencing one’s coworkers.D) People may view it as both a means to convince others and an art of communication.52. Why are persuasion skills greatly valued in the workplace?A) They enable employees to be convinced of their long-term gains.B) They enable employees to trust their leaders unconditionally.C) They help motivate coworkers to strive for a common goal.D) They help an organization to broaden its vision effectively.53. What should people do to learn the art of persuasion at the workplace?A) Acquire effective communication skills.B) Avoid getting involved in conflicts with others.C) Understand the reason for pursuing their goals.D) Commit themselves fully to their ideas and plans.54. When are you more likely to succeed in persuading your coworkers?A) When they are convinced you work in their interests while sacrificing your own.B) When they become aware of the potential strength of the judgements you make.C) When they become aware of the meaningful relationships you keep with them.D) When they are convinced they will make achievements together with you.55. Why are organizations and leaders advised to adopt powerful persuasion skills to bring about necessary changes?A) To convince employees of the value of collaboration.B) To allow for the preferences of most people of today.C) To improve on traditional organizational structures.D) To adapt to employees’ ever-changing working styles.Part Ⅳ Translation (30 minutes)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.汉语中的“福”字（the character fu）表示幸福和好运，是中国传统文化中最常用的吉祥（auspicious）符号之一。
英语四级写作模拟练习题
英语四级写作模拟练习题题目要求：Enhance Awareness to Guard against Campus Thefts1.校园盗窃案件时有发生2.物品被盗的原因3.学生如何加强防盗意识参考范文：Enhance Awareness to Guard against Campus Thefts"If you dont want to wake up and find you have no pants to wear, youd better put them on in sleep," goes a popular joke among students. Obviously, campus thefts have become increasingly annoying as they occur far more often than before. And it seems that the thieves are less choosy these days, with their targets ranging widely from bikes, cell phones, purses, pre-paid IC cards to sunglasses, bags, and even underwear. In short, anything that worth a dime is likely to be stolen.What makes students the easy targets? The reasons are not hard to find. But I believe of all these reasons, the lack of anti-theft alertness is the most important. For lack of alertness, the students tend to leave the doors and windows wide open during sleep at noon or at night in summer. For the same reason, theyll also leave their bikes unlocked before a storeor by a road, or forget to take away their personal stuff before they go out of the classroom to make a phone call. These acts undoubtedly have increased their exposure to the light-fingered monsters.In order to minimize possible losses, the students must stay on guard in the first place, as awareness of the thefts around often makes a big difference. To be more specific, the students should not hide any tempting amount of cash in the dorm. Put it in the bank instead. Besides, do not leave any valuable items unattended. Take them wherever you go. In addition, its advisable to develop a neighbourhood watch programme with other students in the dorm and neighbouring dorms.题目要求：Its Time to Stop Software Piracy1. 盗版软件比比皆是2. 盗版软件猖獗的原因3. 如何打击盗版软件参考范文：Its Time to Stop Software PiracyChina has often been criticized for the rampant practice of software piracy. Take a look around. We operate on pirated Windows systems, defend PC security with pirated Kaspersky anti-virus programmes, process files with pirated Microsoft Office, draft 3D designs with pirated AutoCAD, refine pictures with pirated Adobe Photoshop, and study English with pirated Kingsofts electronic dictionaries and translators. Its no exaggeration that pirated software is everywhere.The logic behind the phenomenon is simple and clear: if a pirated copy is available for just a tiny fraction of the normal price, not to speak of many of the free downloads online, who would pay for an authentic copy? Cheaper prices aside, easy access is another important factor. With such a large gathering of pirated upgrades around, who would bother to spend time and money searching the stores for an authorized yet outdated version?Despite these apparent benefits, the practice of software piracy should be banned, because it represents unfair competition and by nature its a no-win situation. But how? Two approaches are to be taken at the same time: Technically, software developers should enhance their antipiracy engineering, so that cracking the software should be virtually impossible. And legally, the government should also tighten its antipiracy laws and toughen up the penalties, so that violations should be costly.。
2021年12月大学英语四级作文真题及范文(3套)
2021年12月大学英语四级作文真题及范文（3套）1.新生训练Directions:Suppose your school is organizing an orientation program to help the freshmen adapt to the new environment and academic studies.You are now to write a proposal,which may include its aim,duration,participants and activities.You will have30minutes to write the proposal. You should write at least120words but no more than180words.【参考范文】In order to aid freshmen in familiarizing themselves with university facilities and their classmates,as well as preparing for further studies,as a member of student union,I would like to make some suggestions about the upcoming orientation program.The orientation program will be held on the first Saturday in September.All freshmen of our university need to take part in.The program consists of two activities.The first one is a campus tour,in which volunteers will show students around from9:00to12:00.Freshmen can ask questions about our university and freely talk to their new friends,getting acquainted with our university and new students at the same time.The second one is an orientation lecture in the Great Auditorium. The president and dean of all schools will give greetings and lectures on academic guidance from 14:00to17:00,so that newcomers will have a better understanding of higher education.I hope this proposal could be accepted and implemented successfully so as to provide assistance to new students.2.旧书回收Directions:Suppose you have just participated in a school project of collecting used books on campus.You are now to write a report about the project,which may include itsaim,organization,participants and activities.You will have30minutes to write the report.You should write at least120words but no more than180words.【参考范文】Last Sunday,a profound activity,school project of collecting used books,was held on campus.A host of students poured their passion into the event and almost everyone considered it as a meaningful way to access to knowledge,based on the actual situation yesterday.Our university student union had made some arrangements for the project.From my perspective, the following two purposes can interpret this activity.To begin with,this kind of activity would cut down expenses of students,cultivating the awareness of saving.In the mean time,collecting used books can decrease the recycling and reprinting of books,and it is also benefit for the protection of environment.Anyone in the school who was curious about the project registered their names on the list and brought their books to student union’s office,Room115,E Building last Friday.The collected books have been displayed in the library.All students who attended the event enjoyed this marvellous period.3.演讲比赛Directions:Suppose your university student union is planning to hold a speech contest.You are now to write a proposal for organizing the contest.The proposal may include the topic,aim, procedure and selection of contestants.You will have30minutes to write the proposal.You should write at least120words but no more than180words.【参考范文】I,as a senior student who have rich experiences in speech contests,am writing this proposal to make some suggestions about organizing a speech contest.The purpose of this contest is to improve student’s expressive ability when they are looking for a job.The topic can be“Excellent Presentation,Better job”,motivating students to develop communicative skills.Firstly,each college will be informed about this activity,and the target contestants are senior students.It is also necessary to hold prelude contest,semi-finals to select the best contestants in the final.What calls for special attention is that the time and place of each contest are clearly notified.I do believe many senior students will improve their ability of oral expression which is helpful to find a better job.I hope you can find my suggestions effective and constructive.If you could take my advices into consideration,I will be highly grateful.。
2019年12月英语四级写作练习及参考作文范文(3)
2019年12月英语四级写作练习及参考作文范文(3)Directions： Write a composition entitled Private School. You should write at least 120 words according to the outline given below in Chinese：1. 现在社会上有各种各样的私立学校和培训学校;2. 私立学校和培训学校的利与弊。
【参考范文】Private SchoolWith the development of the society and economy, various private schools arise. When you read newspapers, turn on TV, or even walk on the road, you will inevitably see lots of advertisements about private schools, mainly dealing with foreign languages, computers, music, sports, and so on.However, is it a good or bad thing to have so many private schools? As a coin has two sides, so are the private schools. On the one hand, private schools can cater to the special need of the society and the special need of people. On the other hand, they often bring people extra burden because of comparison and competition.Were it left to me decide whether we should have a society withoutprivate.schools.or.asocietywithprivaie.schools,X.sfeould..QoL besitate.amomenttopreferjhejlatter.【重点词汇】arise v.出现inevitably adv.必然地，不可避免地deal with处理，关于cater to 迎合burden n.负担were it left to me decide whether ...如果让我决定是否……hesitate v.犹豫。
[英语四级作文]大学英语四级考试写作范文(3)—实现理想
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Directions: Write a composition entitled Ideals. You should write at least 120 words according to the outline given below in Chinese: 1. 人人都有理想; 2. 实现理想的因素是什么; 3. 你的理想及实现的途径。
【经典范文】 Ideals Everyone has his ideals. A businessman wishes to make greater profit; a farmer expects plumper harvests; a student tries to learn more and better. And However, one should be sensible about whether his ideal is well founded or not. If it is, one has to plan and work hard for its realization. Effort, skill and persistence are all necessary. And very often, one has to get help from others, including advice and support in one form or another. My ideal is to become a doctor. It is said that the field of medicine is a well-paid profession, but I take it as a lofty profession entrusted with saving people’s lives. To realize my ideal I have concentrated on laboratory work to develop the analytical skills necessary to become a qualified doctor. Ijm sure^willjiealizejm^jidealjifrperseverejinjthisjpursuit. (156 words) 【译文赏析】理想 人人都有理想。
2023年12月四级真题 (3)
2023年12月四级真题一、阅读理解阅读理解一题目：小说《刺杀骑士团长》的主角是谁？选项：A. 瑞斯B. 艾琳娜C. 布朗D. 彼得这是一道阅读理解题，要求考生根据题目给出的信息来选择正确答案。
这道题目考察考生对于小说《刺杀骑士团长》的了解程度。
根据选项内容，我们可以得出答案为A. 瑞斯。
阅读理解二题目：以下哪个选项是关于全球气候变化的事实？选项：A.全球气温在过去100年内持续上升。
B.全球暖化是由太阳辐射引起的。
C.人类活动对全球气候没有影响。
D.地球正在进入一个持久的寒冷时期。
这是一道关于全球气候变化的阅读理解题，题目要求考生选择关于全球气候变化的具体事实。
根据选项内容，我们可以得出答案为A.全球气温在过去100年内持续上升。
二、完形填空完形填空题一When I was little, my mom would tell me to always be polite and to help others whenever possible. She would say, “1 are small things, but they can make a big difference in someone’s day.”I remember one 2. I was waiting in line at the supermarket with my mom. The lady in front of us was 3 a difficult time. Her credit card wasn’t 4and she didn’t have enough cash to pay for her groceries. The people around her looked 5 and impatient. Right then, I 6 that I could make a difference. I 7 my mom and asked her if I could 8the woman’s groceries. My mom agreedand I walked up to the lady and 9 her that I would pay for her groceries. The lady was 10. She thanked me and I felt 11.From that day on, I realized that small acts of 12 could have a big impact on others. I began to look for opportunities to 13 others and make their day a little 14. Whether it was 15 the door for someone or offering to carry their bags, I wanted to make a 16.Now that I am older, I still believe in the power of small acts of 17. It doesn’t take much effort to 18someone’s day a little brighter. 19, small acts of kindness can 20someone’s life.1. A. Smiles2. A. day3. A. having4. A. working5. A. upset6. A. realized7. A. asked8. A. pay9. A. told10.A. surprised12.A. kindness13.A. help14.A. better15.A. holding16.A. difference17.A. goodness18.A. make19.A. However20.A. improve这是一篇完形填空题，要求考生根据上下文选择正确的单词来填空。
四级作文范文3
18. Traveling Craze1. 旅游热的出现2.出现的原因和造成的结果3.我的观点Traveling CrazeIn the past years, traveling has become a new fashion for many ordinary Chinese. Especially on every Labor Day, National Day and Spring Festival holidays, numerous people swarm into the scenic spots around the country. Some people define the phenomenon as “traveling craze”and term the holidays as “golden week for traveling”.The traveling craze can be attributed to the following reasons. Firstly, people’s living conditions have been improved greatly that many people can afford traveling. Secondly, the higher requirement for quality of life makes also traveling one of the most important amusement among the average people.But the traveling craze causes many problems, such as the higher prices for all traveling-related aspects, the over-crowded scenic spots, the lower quality of services, etc.As for me, people should be fully aware of the disadvantages behind the traveling craze. Reasonable plans should be made before taking a trip. All in all, a clear mind is needed.19. My Opinion on Campus Marriage1. 国家允许在校大学生结婚2. 它的影响3. 我的观点My Opinion on Campus MarriageThere has always been a controversy: are Chinese on-campus students allowed to get married before grduation? Now the answer is yes.To this decision, some people applaud as humanistic, while some others don’t agree. Certainly a large number of people just cannot decide which side they should take. But, it does affect college students. To be married, they must consider many extra problems, such as time to get together, place to live, the cost of home maintenance, birth control, etc.In my opinion, it is unnecessary to ban campus marriage, but it should not be advocated or encouraged either because the main task of on-campus students is to study. If they get married, their school work will be affected and they may not be capable of future works. So, a reasonable mind is especially needed to deal with the problem.20. Should Private Cars Be Encouraged in China?1. 小汽车进入中国家庭后给人们带来了舒适和方便2. 小汽车也给人们带来了许多问题3. 我的看法Should Private Cars Be Encouraged in China?Sould private cars be encouraged in China? This is a controversial question,. There are many reasons to encourage people to own cars. First, a car allows a peson to move around freely. Second, a car is a comfortable travelling vehicle, especially in the winter or in bad weather. Third, a female driver is usually safe in a car at night.However, there are also many arguments against it. First, with the increase of private cars, the roads are becoming more and more crowded and it is tiring to drive in heavy traffic. Second, the poisonous gas greatly pollutes the atmosphere and does harm to people’s health. Third, the number of traffic accidents is increasing remarkably in recent years.In my opinion, we must weigh every factor carefully before making decisions about buying private cars. Though the number of private cars keeps on increasing, popularization of luxurious things like cars will have to wait. After all, I don’t think it is wise to encourate private cars in China.21. Simpligied Chinese or traditional Chinese?1. 有些专家倡议恢复使用繁体中文2. 很多人则认为应该继续使用简体中文3. 我的看法Simplified Chinese or traditional Chinese?There is no consensus of opinion among people as to what we should use ---- simplified Chinese or traditional Chinese. Some scholars are strongly in favor of the latter. For one thing, they believe the restoration of traditional Chinese will help to preserve the ancient Chinese culture; for another, it will also contribute to protecting traditional Chinese from extinguishing.However, those who insist on the continuous usage of simplified Chinese argue that the former is more practical and easier for modern people. In their opinion, since simplified Chinese has been used for decades, there is no necessity to restore traditional Chinese, which is characterized with complexity.In my viewpoint, traditional Chinese is one part of our traditional culture. Nevertheless, as long as the simplified Chinese can satisfy our demand for communication, there is no bother to restore traditional Chinese.22. ID-Based Train Ticket Booking System1. 实名制购火车票已在部分城市开始试行2. 有人认为这样做是社会进步的表现，也有人认为它可能会带来一些问题3. 在我看来……ID-Based Train Ticket Booking SystemAccompanied by the development of railroad technology, our national transportation has been experiencing great changes. Currently, ID-based train ticket booking sytstem, as a plot project, has been tested in several cities so as to root out those illegal people and relieve the ticket booking pressure.It is believed by some people that ID-based train ticket booking system represents the improvement of the whole society, for it is supposed to function as the tool of supervision and regulation. However, others claim that such system does not conform to our national situation. In a country featured with large population, the ID-based train ticket booking system will severely decrease the speed of ticket booking, which will only lead to more pressure on the railway sector in busy seasons.As for me, ID-based train ticket booking system does intend to better the current ticket booking situations. Nevertheless, when Chinese characteristics are taken into consideration, such ID-based system will by no means a reasonable choice.23. Irrational Consumption1. 很多大学生有不理性消费的习惯2. 不理性消费的弊端3. 为了解决这一问题，我认为……Irrational ConsumptionIrrational consumption has always been a common phenomenon existing among the modern people, which is especially true when it comes to college students. Financially supported by their parents, a majority of the students have no clue about their consumption. Usually, they will purchase what they like at the first sight regardless of the necessity and price.As a matter of fact, the irrational consumption habit does great harms. On the one hand, it will directly lead to blind consumption, which means unnecessary stuff will be purchased and money hard made by our parents will be wasted. On the other hand, as a ill-formed habit, irrational consumption will exert far-reaching influences on our development, making our life lack of planning.In order to get rid of the irrational consumption habit, I believe we should form into the habit of keeping record on our consumption and making plans on what we really need.24. Due Attention Should Be Given to Internet Safety1. 很多网民的利益及隐私受到侵犯和威胁2. 造成这种现象的原因是……3. 为了提高网络安全，我认为……Due Attention Should Be Given to Internet Safety With the occurrence of the vicious competition between the two software companies, many netizens realize the fact that their privacy is suffering from violation and threat. In their daily life, they are not only disturbed by strangers due to personal information disclosure on the Internet, but also are suffering the property losses because of the bank account leak.When in comes to the Internet safety problems, some network operators’ignorance of users’ interest is the first factor to blame, for they often sell the private information of the users to pursue their own profits. The second factor lies in the lack of the relevant laws enacted by the government,which means that the Internet users’right has not been officially protected.To avoid such violation and threat, I recommend two different approaches. On the one hand, certain industrial associations should be established to supervise and stop the wrong doing performed by Internet companies. On the other hand, the netizens should manage to equip themselves with knowledge of Internet safety and improve the awareness of self-protection so that their privacy will not be violated.25. Roll-Call System on Campus1. “点名制度”在大学中一直被老师们使用2. 学生们对此褒贬不一3. 在我看来……Roll-Call System on CampusRoll-call system has been commonly adopted by college teachers to check students’attendance. For teachers, it functions as a factor to judge students; for students, it serves as a supervisory tool.Nowadays, when asked about the roll-call system, students’ opinions differ. Some students hold that it is of great importance for both teachers and students, for which will help the former to discipline their students and the latter to obey the rule; sometimes, it may even work as the determinate factor for the teacher to judge one student. On the contrary, other students argue that the roll-call system is now no more than a form, which cannot reach its intended meaning; in addition, it has been taken advantage of by many naughty students by asking some others to reply in roll-call.In the point of my view, roll-call system is only a means to supervise students, and students should rely on themselves to discipline their behavior.26. My View on Charity1. 近日，有些从事慈善事业的个人及机构受到人们的批评2. 出现这种现象的原因3. 我的看法My View on CharityCharity is of utmost importance to us humans. While following a spate of scandals, some individuals and institutions involved in this field have encountered criticism in recent months.There are several reasons for this phenomenon. Above all, compared with those of developed countries, the charity awareness in our county is backward. Some people equal charity with donation, and therefore they believe that charity is the rich’s responsibility and has nothing to do with the middle-class and the poor. The second thing that must be taken into consideration is that a number of individuals and charitable organizations lack a sense of social responsibility, which results in the declining social credibility.For my part, I believe the following steps can address this situation. Firstly, people’s awareness of how profound influence charity can bring to our society should be heightened. Secondly, rigorous supervision must be carried out by the administrations involved, so that the charity activities will become more transparent.27. Should Children Be Parents for Doing Housework?1. 一些家长付钱给孩子做家务2. 付钱给孩子做家务的利和弊3. 在我看来……Should Children Be Paid by Parents for Doing Housework?Nowadays, the topic that whether children should be paid for doing housework has become a heatedly dicussed issue. Each coin has two sides. As far as such issue is concerned, there are both advantages and disadvantages.Positively, motivated by the financial reward, children will do housework more actively. As a result, they will be more independent. In addition, children will learn the difficulty of earning money and how to spend money wisely at an early age, which will help them a lot when they grow up. Negatively, children who are paid for doing housework will get into the habit of doing nothing for free, that is, they will become profit-oriented.I hold the view that the advantages of paying children for doing housework outweigh its disadvantages. However, to prevent children from becoming profit-oriented, appropriate instruction and supervision from parents is essential.。
大学英语四级写作必备练习及范文
大学英语四级写作必备练习及范文题目要求：Directions: You live in a room in college which you share with another student. You find it very difficult to work there because your roommate always has friends visiting. Write a letter to the Accommodation Officer at the college.1)要求下学期换一个新房间;2)解释原因;3)要求单间。
参考范文：Dear Sir or Madam,I am writing to inform you that I wish to move into a new room next semester. I would prefer a single room, as I find the present sharing arrangement inconvenient.I must explain that the reason for my dissatisfaction is my roommates inconsiderate behavior. For one thing, his friends are constantly visiting him; for another, he regularly holds noisy parties. In these circumstances, I find it difficult to concentrate on my studies, and I am falling behind in my assignments.I am sure you will agree that the only solution is for me to move intoa room of my own. Therefore, I would be grateful if you could find a single room for me, preferably not in the same building but as near to the college campus as possible.Yours sincerely,Li Ming题目要求：Directions: The Students Union of your department is planning a Chinese Speaking Contest. Write an announcement which covers the following information:1) 比赛目的、时间、地点;2) 参赛者的要求;3) 裁判和奖励的细节。
大学英语四级模拟题(三)知识点汇总
Part I Writing (30 minutes)Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a composition on the topicMore than a Certificate”. You should write at least 120 words following the outline given below inChinese:1.2.3.Part II Reading Comprehension (Skimming and Scanning) (15 minutes)Directions: In this part, you will have 15 minutes to go over the passage quickly. For questions 1-7,choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). For questions 8-10,complete the sentences with the information given in the passage. Secrets of Self-Made MillionairesThey?re just like you. But with lots of money.When you think of“millionaire”, what image comes to your mind? For many of us, it?s a flashyWall Street banker type who flies a private jet, collects cars and lives the kind of decadent lifestylethat would make Donald Trump proud.But many modern millionaires live in middle-class neighborhoods, work full-time and shop indiscount stores like the rest of us. What motivates them isn?t material possessions but the choicesthat money can bring. “ Forthe rich, it?s not about getting more stuff. It?s about having the freedomto make almost any decision you want, ”says T. Harv Eker, author of Secrets of the Millionaire Mind.Wealth means you can send your child to any school or quit a job you don?tlike.According to the Spectrem Wealth Study, an annual survey of America?s wealthy, there are morepeople living the good life than ever before — the number of millionaires nearly doubled in the lastdecade. And the rich are getting richer. To make it onto the Forbes 400 list of the richestAmericans, a mere billionaire no longer makes the cut. This year you needed a net worth of atleast $1.3 billion.If more people are getting richer than ever, why shouldn?t you be one of them? Here are the secretsrevealed by the people who have at least a million dollars in liquid assets.1. Set your sights on where you?re goingTwenty years ago, Jeff Harris hardly seemed on the road to wealth. He was a college dropout whostruggled to support his wife, DeAnn, and three kids, working as a grocery store clerk and at ajunkyard where he melted scrap metal alongside convicts ().“ At times we were so broke thatwe washed our clothes in the bathtub because we couldn?t afford the Laundromat. ” Now he?s 49-year-old investment advisor and multimillionaire in York, South Carolina.There was one big reason Jeff pulled ahead of the pack: He always knew he?d be rich. The realityis that 80 percent of Americans worth at least $5 million grew up in middle-class or lesserhouseholds, just like Jeff.Wanting to be wealthy is a crucial first step. Eker says, “ The biggest obstacle to wealth is fear.People are afraid to think big, but if you think small, you?ll only achieve small things. ”It all started for Jeff when he met a stockbroker at a Christmas party. “ Talking to him, it felt discovering fire, he” says. “ Istarted reading books about investing during my breaks at thegrocery store, and I began putting $25 a month in a mutual fund. ” Next he taught a class at a loca community college on investing. His students became his first clients, which led to his investmentpractice.“ There were lots of struggles, Jeff,“”butsayswhat got me through it was believing withall my heart that I would succeed.”2. Educate yourselfWhen Steve Maxwell graduated from college, he had an engineering degree and a high-tech job— but he couldn?t balance his checkbook. inanceI“tookclassone inf college but dropped it to goon a ski trip, ” says-yearthe-45old father of three, who lives in Windsor, Colorado.“ I actually had to go to my bank and ask them to teach me how to read my statement ( 结算单 ). ”One of the biggest obstacles to making money is not understanding it: Thousands of us avoidinvesting because we just don?t get it. But to make money, you must be financially literate. “ It bothered me that I didn?t understand this stuff, ” says Steve, “ so I read books and magazines a money management and investing, and I asked every financial whiz (高手 ) I knew to explainthings to me. ”He and his wife started applying the lessons: They made a point to live below their means. Theynever bought on impulse, always negotiated better deals (on their cars, cable bills, furniture) andstayed in their home long after they could afford a more expensive one. They also put 20percent of their annual salary into investments.Within ten years, they were milliona ires, and people were coming to Steve for advice.“ Someone would say, ,I need to refinance my house what should— I do?? A lot of times, I wouldn?t knowthe answer, but I?d go find it and learn something in the process,” he says.In 2003, Steve quit his job to become part owner of a company that holds personal financeseminars for employees of corporations like Wal-Mart. He also started going to real estateinvestment seminars, and it?s paid off: He now owns $30 million worth of investmentproperties, including apartment complexes, a shopping mall and a quarry.“ Iwas an engineer who never thought this life was possible, but all it truly takes is a littleself-education, ” says Steve. “ You can do anything once you understand the basics. ”3. Passion pays offIn 1995, Jill Blashack Strahan and her husband were barely making ends meet. Like so many of us,Jill was eager to discover her purpose, so she splurged on a session with a life coach. “her my goal was to make $30,000 a year, she said I was setting the bar too low. I needed to focuson my passion, not on the paycheck. ”Jill, who lives with her son in Alexandria, Minnesota, owned a gift basket company and earnedjust $15,000 a year. She noticed when she let potential buyers taste the food items, the basketssold like crazy. Jill thought, Why not sell the food directly to customers in a fun setting?With $6,000 in savings, a bank loan and a friend?s investment, Jill started packaging gourmetfoods in a backyard shed and selling them at taste-testing parties. It wasn?t easy. “ Iremembersitting outside one day, thinking we were three months behind on our house payment, I had twoemployees I couldn?t pay, and I ought to get a real job. But then I thought, No, this is your dream.Recommit and get to wor k. ”She stuck with it, even after her husband died three years later. “ I live by the law of abundanc meaning that even when there are challenges in life, I look for the win- win, ” she says.The positive attitude worked: Jill?s backyard company, Tastefully Simple, is now a direct-salesbusiness, with $120 million in sales last year. And Jill was named one of the top 25 femalebusiness owners in North America by Fast Company magazine.According to research by Thomas J. Stanley, author of The Millionaire Mind, over 80 percent ofmillionaires say they never would have been successful if their vocation wasn?t somethingthey cared about.1. How does the passage portray modern millionaires?A) People who fly private planes. B) People who have the freedom to make any decision.C) People who do part-time jobs. D) People who lead rotten lives.2. How much net worth is needed if you want to be one of the richest Americans, according tothe Forbes?A) $5 million. B) $30 million. C) $120 million. D) $1.3 billion.3. How old was Jeff Harris when he was so poverty-stricken that he could barely support his family?A) 45. B) 29. C) 35. D) 49.4. What should people do to make big money, according to Steve Maxwell?A) Live below their means. B) Buy on impulse.C) Read books and magazines about finance. D) Negotiate better deals.5. Jill Blashack Strahan?s success in business is mostly due to her _________.A) willingness to think big B) financial literacyC) positive attitude D) material possessions6. What made Jill Blashack Strahan one of the top 25 businesswomen in North America?A) She sold super foods directly to customers. B) She made up an annual income goal.C) She got a big loan from the bank. D) She got a real job.7. Which of the following is NOT a way to become a millionaire?A) Setting big goals. B) Studying by yourself.C) Being passionate. D) Sharing success stories.8. According to Eker, the biggest barrier for people to be wealthy is ________.9. The study done by Thomas J. Stanley shows that more than 80% of millionaires say their success are due to ___________.10. The author gave us ___________ people?s secrets of becoming a millionaire in the passage. Part III Reading Comprehension (Reading in Depth) (25 minutes)■Section ADirections: In this section, there is a passage with ten blanks. You are required to select one word for each blank from a list of choices given in a word bank following the passage. Read thepassage through carefully before making your choices. Each choice in the bank is identified by a letter. You may not use any of the words in the bank more than once.Questions 11 to 20 are based on the following passage.U.S. fourth- and eighth-graders improved their math scores in a closely watched international test, but continued to lag well behind peers from top-performing Asian countries.The U.S. and other governments on Tuesday 11 the results of the test, Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study, the world?s largest assessment of international achievement. Some 425,000 students in almost 60 countries took the exam, administered every four years, starting in 1995.The test results come as businesses have warned that poor performance in math is eroding U.S. 12 , and as lawmakers in Washington prepare for a key battle over education policy.U.S. Secretary of Education Margaret Spellings and some experts said the 13 suggest a victory for tougher teaching standards, increased rigor in math instruction, and the frequent standardizedtesting 14 by President Bush?s No Child Left Behind law. Crit ics of the law found little evidence to support that conclusion.In math, U.S. fourth-graders ranked No. 11 on the international test, 15 surpassed by eightcountries, led by China, Singapore and Japan, researchers said.U.S. fourth-graders on average scored 529 in 2007, up from 518 in both 2003 and 1995. The resultsare reported on a zero to 1,000-point scale, with 500 16 the international average. Top-performing China scored 607. U.S. eighth-graders ranked No. 9 in math with a score of 508, behind many of the17 Asian countries atop the fourth-grade chart.“ Inmath, the U.S. is making 18 progress, ” says Michael O. Martin, one of the directors of the study at Boston College, which 19_ the test. But Mr. Martin said he worried about the huge gap between the U.S. and Asian countries, which aren?t 20 on their laurels.A) management I) representingB) truly J) takesC) steady K) promotedD) resting L) sameE) released M) administersF) rapid N) wordsG) roughly O) competitivenessH) results■Section BDirections: There are 2 passages in this section. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished sentences. For each of them there are four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Youshould decide on the best choice.Passage OneQuestions 21 to 25 are based on the following passage.Hardly a week goes by without some advance in technology that would have seemed incredible 50 years ago. And we can expect the rate of change to accelerate rather than slow down within our lifetime. The developments in technology are bound to have a dramatic effect on the future of work.By 2010, new technology will have revolutionized communications. People will be transmitting messages down telephone lines that previously would have been sent by post. Not only postmen but also clerks and secretaries will vanish in a paper-free society. All the routine tasks they perform willbe carried on a tiny silicon chip so that they will be as obsolete as the horse and cart after theinvention of the motorcar. One change will make thousands, if not millions, redundant.Even people in traditional professions, where expert knowledge has been the key, are unlikely to escape the effects of new technology. Instead of going to a solicitor, you might go to a computerthat is programmed with all the most up-to-date legal information. Doctors, too, will find that an electronic competitor will be able to carry out a much quicker and more accurate diagnosis and recommend more efficient courses of treatment. In education, teachers will be largely replacedby teaching machines far more knowledgeable than any human being. Most learning will takeplace in the home via video conferencing. Children will still go to school though, until anotherplace is created where they can make friends and develop social skills.What can we do to avoid the threat of unemployment? We shouldn?t hide our heads in the sand. Unions will try to stop change but they will be fighting a losing battle. People should get computerliterate as this just might save them from professional extinction. After all, there will be a few jobsleft in law, education and medicine for those few individuals who are capable of writing andprogramming the software of the future. Strangely enough, there will still be jobs like rubbishcollection and cleaning as it is tough to program tasks that are largely unpredictable.21. According to the author, the rate of change in technology _________.A) will remain the same B) will slow down C) will speed up D) cannot be predicted22. The author expects that by 2010 new technology will have revolutionized communications and_______.A) bookshops will not exist B) the present postal system will disappearC) people will no longer write letters D) postmen will have been replaced by the motorcar23. From the passage, we can infer that ______.A) professionals won?t be affected by new technologyB) doctors won?t be as efficient as computersC) computers cannot replace lawyersD) experts will know less in the future24. The passage tells us that in the future ______.C) teachers will be less knowledgeable D) children will learn social skills atschool 25. In the writer?s view, ______.A) people should be prepared for the future B) there exists no threat of unemploymentC) unions can stop the unfavorable changes D) people had better become cleanersPassage TwoQuestions 26 to 30 are based on the following passage.When it comes to singling out those who have made a difference in all our lives, you cannotoverlook Henry Ford. A historian a century from now might well conclude that it was Ford whomost influenced all manufacturing, everywhere, even to this day, by introducing a new way tomake cars — one, strange to say, that originated in slaughterhouses.Back in the early 1900?s, slaughterhouses used what could have been called a“ disassembly lin Ford reversed this process to see if it would speed up production of a part of an automobile enginecalled a magneto ( 磁发电机 ). Rather than have each worker completely assemble a magneto, oneof its elements was placed on a conveyer, and each worker, as it passed, added anothercomponent to it, the same one each time. Professor David Hounshell of the University of Delaware,an expert on industrial development, tells what happened:“ Theprevious day, workers carrying out the entire process averaged one assembly every 20minutes. But on that day, on the line, the assembly team averaged one every 13 minutes and 10seconds per person. ”Within a year, the time had been reduced to five minutes. In 1913, Ford went all the way. Hookedtogether by ropes, partially assembled vehicles were towed past workers who completed them onepiece at a time. It wasn?t long before Ford was turning o ut several hundred thousand cars a year, aremarkable achievement then. And so efficient and economical was this new system that he cutthe price of his cars in half, to $260, putting them within reach of all those who, up until that time,could not afford them. Soon, auto makers all over the world copied him. In fact, he encouragedthem to do so by writing a book about all of his innovations, entitled Today and Tomorrow. TheAge of the Automobile had arrived. Today, aided by robots and other forms of automation,everything from toasters to perfumes is made on assembly lines.26. In Paragraph 1, the author gives a historian?s statement about Henry Ford to show _________.A) Henry Ford is quite popular with historiansB) historians are quite interested in Henry FordC) Henry Ford?s influence on history can hardly be ignoredD) manufacturing is among the subjects of historians? study27. The underlined word“ disassembly” in Paragraph 2 most probably means ______.A) putting together B) establishing C) manufacturing D) taking apart28. All of the following statements are true, EXCEPT that ________.A) the invention of the assembly line has changed our livesB) Henry Ford influenced virtually all manufacturingC) Henry Ford?s experiment on the magneto was an immed iate successD) cars were originally manufactured in slaughterhouses29. It can be inferred from this passage that _________.A) more people could afford a car thanks to the assembly lineB) Henry Ford was forced to cut the price of the cars because of market competitionC) Henry Ford cut the production of his cars by 50% to reduce costsD) Henry Ford was reluctant to share his invention with others30. This passage mainly tells us ________.A) the history of car manufacturingB) the origin and influence of the assembly line on allmanufacturing C) the process of car manufacturingD) the role of technology in raising productionPart IV Cloze (15 minutes)Directions: There are 20 blanks in the following passage. For each blank there are fourchoices marked A), B), C) and D). You should choose the ONE that best fits into the passage.It was one of the happiest times of my life. I was 29 and had just received my bachelor?s degree, graduating with 31 despite working two jobs and being a wife and mother. My parents and five-year-old son were in the 32 when I walked onto the stage at Ashland University to get mydiploma. I was so excited and proud to be starting a 33 career and contributing more to myfamily?s well -being.But when I got home that evening, there was a note from my husband, 34 ,“ I?ve come to get my clothes and won?t be back.” We?d been having trouble, 35 the finality of that note still came as a shock. He had emptied our bank account. We were horribly in debt. I had quit my 36 jobs inanticipation of interviewing for a teaching position. 37 , I was eight months pregnant.The reality was so merciless that I was embarrassed, 38 , and angry and felt I 39 . But I had myson, and I was about to 40 a new life into the world, so 41 my deep sadness, I had to go on. Thenext morning, I woke up (literally and figuratively), put my feet on the floor, took a deep breath,fixed breakfast, and 42 did everything I always did. I used my routine to keep me moving.And in the seven years 43 , I?ve continued moving forward . I got a job as a kindergarten teacher,earned a master?s degree in education, and watched my babies grow to 12 and 44 . I certainlywould never have 45 to put them through this, but in retrospect ( 回顾 ), I?m glad it46 to me when it did. It helped me grow 47 , confident, and strong — things I?m hopefully instillingnow in my children. 48 life throws you a curve ball, hands you a lemon, or knocks youmy latest belief and for a loop. But knowing 49 failure can be the first step to success. This isstrategy on 50 to win in the end.31. A) joys B) anxieties C) excitements D) honors32. A) emergence B) absence C) audience D) presence33. A) gardening B) teaching C) nursing D) repairing34. A) saying B) meaning C) expressing D) talking35. A) but B) and C) though D) so36. A) precautious B) previous C) present D) precious37. A) Although B) Yet C) Plus D) Even38. A) exciting B) disturbed C) interested D) scared39. A) had failed B) failed C) attempted D) had attempted40. A) take B) bring C) give D) get41. A) regardless of B) except C) despite D) instead of42. A) sadly B) terribly C) safely D) basically43. A) since B) ago C) before D) after44. A) seven B) eight C) nine D) ten45. A) preferred B) chosen C) turned D) waited46. A) have happened B) happens C) happened D) had happened47. A) indifferent B) careful C) helpful D) independent48. A) Some time B) Sometimes C) Any time D) Some times49. A) to approach B) what to defeat C) how to approach D) to defeat50. A) what B) where C) why D) howPart V Translation (5 minutes)Directions: Complete the sentences by translating into English the Chinese given in brackets.51. More than five million children have gotten health insurance in the last 4 years, and_________________ ( 超过三百万的家庭已经摆脱贫困 ).52. The appearance of e-business and the fast-growing Internet economy are ________________ (为中国的进出口贸易提供了新的增长机遇).53. We have many reasons to believe ______________ ( 一个更加光明美好的未来在等着我们).54. ___________________________ (除董事长之外的所有董事会成员都投票赞成我的建议) to set up a branch office on the outskirts of town.55. _______________ ( 孩子们没有去滑雪)， the children went skating last Sunday.。
大学英语四级模拟考试试卷带答案第3套
Part I Writing ( 30 minutes)Directions: In this task, you are to write an essay on the necessity of developing social skills for college students. You will have 30 minutes for the task. You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.Part ll Listening Comprehe n sion ( 25 minutes)Part ][Section A Reading Comprehension ( 40 minutes)Directions: In this section, there is a passage with ten blanks. You are required to select one word for each blank from a list of choices given in a word bank following the passage. Read the passage through carefully before making your choices. "Each choice in the bank is identified by a letter. Please mark the corresponding letter for each item on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre. You may not use any of the oords in the bank more than once.Phones influence all aspects of teenage life. Ninety-five percent of Americans ages 13 to 17 have a smartphone or have access to one, and nearly half report using the internet "almost _1L ." But as recent survey data and interviews have suggested, many teens find much of that time to beunsatisfyingly spent. Continuous __JJ___ shouldn't be mistaken for endless enjoyment. A new ___1L representative survey about "screen time and device distractions" from the Pew Research Center indicatesthat it's not just parents who think teenagers are worryingly _1Lfrom their phones-many teens themselves do too. Fifty-four percent of the 13-to-17-year-olds surveyed said they spend too much time ---1!.Q_ in their phones.Vicky Rideout, who runs a research firm that studies children's interactions with media andtechnology, was not surprised by this finding. She says it's hardly __lLto teenagers. "They are dealing with the same challenges that adults are, as far as they are living in the ___lLof a tech environment designed to suck as much of their time onto their devices as possible," Rideout says.The way parents interact with technology can �the way they interact with their kids. Rideout thus thinks it's up to parents to model good ---1!_: Kids tend to take note if their parents put their phone away at dinner or charge it in another room while they sleep. Witnessing habits like that can help kids "realize that they can _1L some more control over their devices," she says. 2022年12月大学英语四级考试真题（第3套）提示：2022年12月本套听力内容第一二套相同，故而未重复显示。
英语四级写作模拟题3
英语四级写作模拟题3（素材源自网络）（十一）For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write an essay commenting on the saying "A good start is half done." You can cite examples to illustrate the importance of a good start to success. You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.正确答案:The Importance of a Good StartMany people may start to work without a full plan or preparation; however, we should realize that a good start is half the success. It is significant to make a full preparation in the beginning of doing any job. For one thing, a good start lays a solid foundation for us. Abraham Lincoln once said, "Give me six hours to chop down a tree, and I will spend the first four sharpening the axe". We can infer that a good beginning will never waste our time but save our energy and enable us to work more efficiently in the following process. For another, a good start secures a strong position to achieve success. For instance, in a rider´s race, being in a good position in the starting grid is important in securing a strong position which is a key element to ensure a chance of winning the race. In all, a good beginning can bring us a lot of benefits. To achieve success, we should attach great importance to the start.（十二）For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay entitled Creating a Harmonious Family by commenting on the saying, "If family lives in harmony, all affairs will prosper." You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.正确答案:Creating a Harmonious FamilyThe significance of harmony in a family has long been acknowledged. As the saying goes, if the family lives in harmony, all affairs will prosper. It is widely accepted that a harmonious family has many advantages. To start with, a harmonious family is good for the development of a child´s personality, while children usually have mentalproblems if raised in a family full of quarrels. Moreover, all family members can get a lot of benefits. For example, those who live peacefully and happily often keep a good mood, hence they can achieve success more easily at work or at school. Lastly, the increase in the number of harmonious families will lead to a more harmonious society. To sum up, a harmonious family is worth all our efforts. Let´s work for that, and eventually, a harmonious society.（十三）For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write an essay based on the picture below. You should start your essay with a brief description of the picture and then comment on whether attending liberal art school means jobless after graduation. You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.正确答案:Never Underestimate the Benefit of Liberal Arts Education As is illustrated in the picture, the man applying for a job complained to the woman that graduating from a liberal arts college means jobless. Seemingly funny, it informs us of the phenomenon that many people may worry about the employment rate of liberal arts students. However, I believe liberal arts education is beneficial for our life and job hunting in the long run. Firstly, liberal arts education is not intended to train you for a specific job, but provides you with the ability to think for yourself, the skills to communicate effectively and the capacity for lifelong learning which are highly valued by employers. The world is changing rapidly and it would be dangerous if you prepare yourself to fit a certain slot that may vanish soon. Secondly, studying in liberal arts may provide the certain skills that you will apply to the job. For instance, some people will be able to excel in today´s global business thanks to the foreign language skillsdeveloped in their liberal arts education. Therefore, we should not underestimate liberal arts education which benefits both our life and our job hunting.（十四）1．现在有许多大学生参与商业活动2．对大学生是否应该参与商业活动有许多说法3．我的看法正确答案:Should College Students Be Involved in Business Activities?In recent years, a new phenomenon has quietly sprung up—college students participating in business activities. Inevitably, like many other newly-emerged things, this has also received praise and criticism. From my viewpoint, if the students can put what they have learned in school into practice or integrate their major with social activities, it is an important and valuable opportunity for them. But if they are just obsessed with the activities, that is, their exclusive goal is to earn money or to satisfy their excessive pride, it is not a wise action, and may even lead to some unexpected trouble. What´s more, if the students neglect their study, then it is no doubt putting the cart before the horse. College students who are involved in business activities should make clear to themselves the purpose of doing so, and make full use of the opportunity.（十五）For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write an essay commenting on the saying "Misfortune may be an actual blessing." You can cite examples to illustrate the benefit that misfortune may bring. You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.正确答案:Misfortune May Be an Actual BlessingMany people complain about their misfortune as if it is the end of the world. However, we should realize that things change constantly. Therefore, sometimes misfortune may be an actual blessing. In my opinion, we should be optimistic since we can benefit from a temporary loss. Firstly, a loss may turn out to be a gain. For instance, you would feel depressed for a rain preventing you from outing. At the same time, a friend you haven´t seen for a long time came and visited you. Then the regret must bedisplaced by the surprise of the friend´s visit Secondly, a loss may offer you a chance to improve yourself. If you make a mistake, you will try to correct it and avoid a larger one. In this regard, misfortune leads to a final success. In all, we should bear in mind that everything is constantly changing. Life is like a box of chocolates, you will never know what you are going to get Just be optimistic, and then we will have greater chances to make success.。
2020年12月四级写作真题第三套作文
2020年12月四级作文题目（3套）及参考范文第一套【Directions】For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write an essay on the change of communication. You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.【参考范文】With the development of science and technology, we have witnessed the various huge changes of our daily life, among which, the change of communication is striking. However, people’s view on it never come to consensus. Concerning it, both communication online and offline have their merits.For one thing, no one denies that communication online brings great convenience to us, especially to those who have friends or relatives in remote areas. Because the change makes it possible for them to have frequent chat. And, the way we contact with others is diverse. Video calls and voice message can both meet modern people’s satisfaction. For another, the change is also making us disconnected. Due to the availability, people are gradually reluctant to have face-to-face communication with surrounding people, which is isolating us from the people we love.Given the factors above, the change of communication, we have to admit, is more like a double-edged sword. Neither do we discard it nor completely rely on it. Instead, we should make reasonable use of it so as to maximize its benefits.【参考译文】随着科学技术的发展，我们见证了我们日常生活中的各种巨大变化，其中沟通方式的变化是引人注目的。
大学英语四级中文写作练习
大学英语四级中文写作练习大学英语四级中文写作预热练习：My View on the Income GapOutline:1. 收入差距悬殊是当前社会的一种现象2.人们对之褒贬不一3.我的看法SampleNow the income gap is getting wider and wider. In some privately owned firms, joint-ventures, or foreign-fund companies, an executives yearly income is ten times or even a hundred times as much as an ordinary workers.Faced with this situation, people will undoubtedly have different opinions. Some believe that it benefits the social and economic development since driving force is often derived from the gap. In other words, the gap inspires people and gives a push to advancement. Others speak of its side effect: income gap is often the root of social unrest and also contrary to our countrys principle.From my point of view, while it is true that the income gap may stimulate the social development to some extent, it causes trouble as well. An income gap that is too wide for most people to bear can neither contribute to the stability of a country nor promote its economicdevelopment. Therefore, while we are advocating the rapid development of our country, we should tolerate the narrow income gap but narrow the wide one.大学英语四级中文写作预热练习：For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a composition on the topic : How to Keep Psychologically Healthy? You should write at least 120 words following the outline given below in Chinese.1. 心理健康问题往往是导致疾病的原因2. 分析人们产生心理健康问题的原因(可从失业、压力过重、缺乏支持、缺乏人际交往能力等方面分析)3. 你认为人们应如何保持心理健康How to Keep Psychologically Healthy?One in four people will experience some kind of mental problem in the course of a year. When you fail to manage these problems, they are likely to cause various mental illnesses.The cause of mental health problems often vary a lot from one case to another. In todays society, a good number of people are suffering from heavy pressure. Others lack communication skills. In addition, a lot of people are ignorant of psychological knowledge about how to keep mentally fit.There are a lot of ways to curb mental health problems and keep psychologically healthy. Firstly, find the real cause of your mental health problem and see whether you can do something about it. Secondly, learn to relax yourself and take exercises to release the pressure. Lastly,you may find it helpful to talk to your partner or friend about your problem, or seek support and advice form a psychological consultant大学英语四级中文写作预热练习：Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay entitled My View on the “Campus Star” Contest. You should write 120 words following the outline given below.1. 校园里也涌现出了各种选“星”比赛2. 这种现象带来的问题3. 你的看法参考范文：Sample:My View on the “Campus Star” ContestAt an age of character and individuality being encouraged and demonstrated, we see various “stars” pop up—singing stars, dancing stars, movie stars and sport stars, etc. Many schools even hold contests to choose their “Campus Stars”. Although these activities make our cultural life in campus more colorful and varied, a lot of problems spring up at the same time.First of all, these activities can result in the swelling of vanity in some students, making them become arrogant, or even feel superior to other students. Moreover, these activities can greatly distract the students from their study. In order to become a star, they will, without any doubt, spend a lot of time and energy on the preparation and competition. The focus of their academic life will be shifted, and evenworse, they can become too enthusiastic about extracurricular activities and hate the academic knowledge and skills they need to grasp for their future development.On the whole, I think these various “Campus Star” contests should be controlled in the campus. After all, schools are different from any other social institutions. Extracurricular activities should be encouraged, but they should be helpful to the students academic study and all-round development.。
2020年12月大学英语四级真题及答案(第三套)
2020年12月大学英语四级真题及答案（第三套）Part I Writing (30 minutes)Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write on the topic Changes in the Way of Communication. You should write at least 120 words but not more than 180 words.Part II Listening Comprehension 听力共两套，已放在第一二套，此套不再重复。
Part III Reading Comprehension (40 minutes)Section ADirections: In this section, there is a passage with ten blanks. You are required to select one word for each blank from a list of choices given in a word bank following the passage.Read the passage through carefully before making your choices. Each choice in thebank is identified by a letter: Please mark the corresponding letter for each item onAnswer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre. You may not use any of thewords in the bank more than once.Questions 26 to 35 are based on the following passageThe things people make, and the way they make them, determine how cities grow and decline, and influence how empires rise and fall. So, any disruption to the world's factories 26 . And that disruption is surely coming. Factories are being digitised, filled with new sensors and new computers to make them quicker, more 27 and more efficient.Robots are breaking free from the cages that surround them, learning new skills and new ways of working. And 3D printers have long 28 a world where you can make anything; anywhere, from a computerised design. That vision is 29 closer to reality. These forces will lead to cleaner factories, producing better goods at lower prices, personalised to our individual needs and desires. Humans will be 30 many of the dirty, repetitive, and dangerous jobs that have long been a 31 of factory life.Greater efficiency 32 means fewer people can do the same work. Yet factory bosses in many developed countries are worried about a lack of skilled human workers-and see 33 and robots as a solution. But economist Helena Leurent says this period of rapid change in manufacturing is a 34 opportunity to make the world a better place. "Manufacturing is the one system where you have got the biggest source of innovation, the biggest source of economic growth, and the biggest source of great jobs in the past. You can see it changing. That's an opportunity to 35 that system differently, and if we can, it will have tremendous significance. "A. automationB. concernsC. enormouslyD. fantasticE. fascinatedF. featureG. flexibleH. inevitablyI. interactionJ. leaningK. matters L. moving M. promised N. shape O. spared Section BDirections：In this section, you are going to read a passage with ten statements attached to it.Each statement contains information given in one of the paragraphs Identify theparagraph from which the information is derived. You may choose a paragraphmore than once. Each paragraph is marked with a letter：Answer the questions bymarking the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2.The History of the Lunch BoxA) It was made of shiny, bright pink plastic with a Little Mermaid sticker on the front, and Icarried it with me nearly every single day. My lunch box was one of my first prized possessions, a proud statement to everyone in my kindergarten; "I love Mermaid-Ariel on my lunch box"B) That bulky container served me well through my first and second grades, until the live-actionversion of 101 Dalmatians hit theaters, and I needed the newest red plastic box with characters like Pongo and Perdita on the front. I know I'm not alone here-I bet you loved your first lunch box, too.C) Lunch boxes have been connecting kids to cartoons and TV shows and super-heroes fordecades. But it wasn't always that way. Once upon a time, they weren't even boxes. As schools have changed in the past century, the midday meal container has evolved right along with them.D) Let's start back at the beginning of the 20th century-the beginning of the lunch box story,really. While there were neighborhood schools in cities and suburbs, one-room schoolhouses were common in rural areas. As grandparents have been saying for generations, kids would travel miles to school in the countryside (often on foot.)E) "You had kids in rural areas who couldn't go home from school for lunch, so bringing yourlunch wrapped in a cloth, in oiled paper, in a little wooden box or something like that was a very long-standing rural tradition," says Paula Johnson, head of food history section at the Smithsonian National Museum of American History in Washington, D. C.F) City kids, on the other hand, went home for lunch and came back. Since they rarely carried ameal, the few metal lunch buckets on the market were mainly for tradesmen and factory workers.G) After World War I, a bunch of changes reshaped schools-and lunches. More women joined theworkforce. Small schools consolidated into larger ones, meaning more students were farther away from home.' And the National School Lunch Act in 1946 made cafeterias much more common. Still, there wasn't much of a market for lunch containers-yet. Students who carried their lunch often did so in a re-purposed bucket or tin of some kind.H) And then everything changed in the year of 1950. You might as well call it the Year of theLunch Box, thanks in large part to a genius move by a Nashville-based manufacturer, Aladdin Industries. The company already made square metal meal containers, the kind workers carried, and some had started to show up in the hands of school kids.I) But these containers were really durable, lasting years on end. That was great for theconsumer, not so much for the manufacturer. So executives at Aladdin hit on an idea that would harness the newfound popularity of television. They covered lunch boxes with striking red paint and added a picture of TV and radio cowboy Hopalong Cassidy on the front.J) The company sold 600,000 units the first year. It was a major "Ah-ha!" moment, and a wave of other manufacturers jumped on board to capitalize on new TV shows and movies."ThePartridge Family, the Addams Family, the Six Million Dollar Man, the Bionic Woman-everything that was on television ended up on a lunch box,"says Allen Woodall. He's the founder of the Lunch Box Museum in Columbus, Georgia."It was a great marketing tool because kids were taking that TV show to school with them, and then when they got home they had them captured back on TV," he says.K) And yes, you read that right: There is a hunch box museum, right near the Chattahoochee River, Woodall has more than 2,000 items on display. His favorite? The Green Hornet lunch box, because he used to listen to the radio show back in the 1940s.L）The new trend was also a great example of planned obsolescence, that is, to design a product so that it will soon become unfashionable or impossible to use and will need replacing. Kids would beg for a new lunch box every year to keep up with the newest characters, even if their old lunch box was perfectly usable.M) The metal lunch box craze lasted until the mid-1980s，when plastic took over. Two theories exist as to why. The first-and most likely-is that plastic had simply become cheaper. The second theory possibly an urban myth-is that concerned parents in several states proposed bans on metal lunch boxes, claiming kids were using them as "weapons" to hit one another.There's a lot on the internet about a state-wide ban in Florida, but a few days worth of digging by a historian at the Florida State Historical Society found no such legislation. Either way, the metal lunch box was out.N) The last few decades have brought a new lunch box revolution, of sorts. Plastic boxes changed to lined cloth sacks, and eventually, globalism brought tiffin containers from India and bento boxes from Japan. Even the old metal lunch boxes have regained popularity."I don't think the heyday（盛时期）has passed," says D.J.Jayasekara, owner and founder of , a retailer in Pasadena, California. "I think it has evolved. The days of the ready-made, 'you stick it in a lunch box and carry it to school' are kind of done. "O) The introduction of backpacks changed the hunch box scene a bit, he adds. Once kids started carrying book bags, that bulky traditional hunch box was hard to fit inside. "But you can't just throw a sandwich in a backpack," Jayasekara says. "It still has to go into a container."That is, in part, why smaller and softer containers have taken off-they fit into backpacks.P) And don't worry-whether it's a plastic bento box or a cloth bag, lunch containers can still easily be covered with popular culture. "We keep pace with the movie industries so we can predict which characters are going to be popular for the coming months," Jayasekara says."You know, kids are kids."36. Lunch containers were not necessary for school kids in cities.37. Putting TV characters on lunch boxes proved an effective marketing strategy.38. Smaller hunch boxes are preferred because they fit easily into backpacks.39. Lunch boxes have evolved along with the transformation of schools.40. Around the beginning of the nineteen fifties, some school kids started to use metal mealcontainers.41. School kids are eager to get a new lunch box every year to stay in fashion.42. Rural kids used to walk a long way to school in the old days.43. The author was proud of using a hunch box in her childhood.44. The most probable reason for the popularity of plastic hunch boxes is that they are lessexpensive.45. The durability of metal meal containers benefited consumers.Section CDirections: 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 AnswerSheet 2 with a single line through the centre.Passage OneQuestions 46 and 50 are based on the following passage.A growing number of U. S. bike riders are attracted to electric bikes for convenience, health benefits and their fun factor. Although ebikes first appeared in the 90s, cheaper options and longer-lasting batteries are breathing new life into the concept.Established bike companies and startups are embracing ebikes to meet demand. About 34 million ebikes were sold worldwide last year, according to data from eCycleElectric Consultants. Most were sold in Europe and China, where the bikes already have exploded in popularity. Recently, the U. S. market has grown to 263,000 bikes, a 25% gain from the prior year.The industry is benefiting from improved batteries as suppliers over the years developed technology for laptops, smartphones and electric cars. In 2004, the price of batteries used on ebikes fell, spurring European sales.But lower cost options are emerging, too. This month, three U. S. bikeshare companies, Motivate, LimeBike and Spin, announced electric bicycles will be added to their fleets. New York-based Jump Bikes is already operating an electric bikeshare in Washington, D. C., and is launching in San Francisco Thursday. Rides cost $ 2 for 30 minutes.The system works like existing dockless bikeshare systems, where riders unlock bikes through a smartphone app. "This is the beginning of a long-term shift away from regular pedal (踏板) to electric bikes," said Jump Bikes CEO Ryan Rzepecki. "When people first jump on an ebike, their face lights up. It's exciting and joyful in a way that you don't get from a regular bike."Two years ago, CEO Chris Cocalis of Pivot Cycles, which sells high-end mountain bikes, found that U. S. bike shops weren't interested in stocking ebikes. Some retailers warned Cocalis that they'd drop the brand if it came out with an electric bike.Now that sales are taking off, the vast majority of bike dealers are asking Cocalis when he' Il make an ebike available. "There's tremendous opportunity to get a generation of people for whom suffering isn't their thing," Cocalis said. "Ebike riders get the enjoyable part of cycling without the massive suffering of climbing huge hills."46. What do we learn from the passage about ebikes?A. Their health benefits and fun values outweigh their cost.B. They did not catch public attention in the United States until the 1990s.C. They did not become popular until the emergence of improved batteries.D. Their widespread use is attributable to people's environmental awareness.47. What brought about the boost in ebike sales in Europe at the beginning of the century?A. Updated technology of bike manufacture.B. The falling prices of ebike batteries.C. Changed fashion in short-distance travel.D. The rising costs for making electric cars.48. What is the prospect of the bike industry according to Ryan Rzepecki?A. More will be invested in bike battery research.B. The sales of ebikes will increase.C. It will profit from ebike sharing.D. It will make a difference in people's daily lives.49. What prevented Chris Cocalis from developing ebikes sooner?A. Retailers' refusal to deal in ebikes.B. High profits from conventional bikes.C. Users' concern about risks of ebike riding.D. His focus on selling costly mountain bikes.50. What makes Chris Cocalis believe there is a greater opportunity for ebike sales?A. The further lowering of ebike prices.B. The public's concern for their health.C. The increasing interest in mountain climbing.D. The younger generation's pursuit of comfortable riding.Passage TwoQuestions 51 to 55 are based on the following passage.The terms "global warming" and "climate change" are used by many, seemingly interchangeably. But do they really mean the same thing?Scientists shaped the history of the terms while attempting to accurately describe how humans continue to alter the planet. Later, political strategists adopted the terms to influence public opinion.In 1975, geochemist Wallace Broecker introduced the term "climate change" in an article published by Science. In 1979，a National Academy of Sciences report used the term "global warming" to define increases in the Earth's average surface temperature, while "climate change" more broadly referred to the numerous effects of this increase，such as sea-level rise and ocean acidification（酸化）.During the following decades，some industrialists and politicians launched a campaign to sow doubt in the minds of the American public about the ability of fossil-fuel use, deforestation and other human activities to influence the planet's climate.Word use played a critical role in developing that doubt. For example，the language and polls expert Frank Luntz's wrote a memo encouraging the use of "climate change" because the phrase sounded less scary than "global warming," reported the Guardian.However, Luntz's recommendation wasn't necessary. A Google Ngram Viewer chart showsthat by 1993 climate change was already more commonly used in books than global warming. By the end of the next decade both words were used more frequently，and climate change was used nearly twice as often as global warming.NASA used the term "climate change" because it more accurately reflects the wide range of changes to the planet caused by increasing amounts of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.The debate isn't new. A century ago，chemist Svante Arrhenius started one of the first debates over the potential for humans to influence the planet's climate. Arrhenius calculated the capability of carbon dioxide to trap heat in the Earth's atmosphere, but other chemists disagreed. Some argued that humans weren't producing enough greenhouse gases, while others claimed the effects would be tiny. Now, of course, we know that whatever you call it, human behavior is warming the planet, with grave consequences ahead.51. Why did politicians use the two terms "global warming" and "climate change"?A. To sway public opinion of the impact of human activities on Earth.B. To more accurately describe the consequences of human activities.C. To win more popular votes in their campaign activities.D. To assure the public of the safety of existing industries.52. As used in a National Academy of Sciences report, the term "climate change" differs from "global warming" in that .A. it sounds less vague.B. it looks more scientific.C. it covers more phenomena.D. it is much closer to reality.53. What did industrialists of the late 20th century resort to in order to mislead Americans?A. Made-up survey results.B. Hired climate experts.C. False research findings.D. Deliberate choice of words.54. Why did NASA choose the term "climate change"?A. To obtain more funds.B. For greater precision.C. For political needs.D. To avoid debate.55. What is the author's final conclusion?A. Global warming is the more accurate term.B. Accuracy of terminology matters in science.C. Human activities have serious effects on Earth.D. Politics interferes with serious scientific debate.Part IV Translation（30 minutes）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.鱼是春节前夕餐桌上不可或缺的一道菜，因为汉语中“鱼”字的发音与“余”字的发音相同。
英语四级写作模拟题
英语四级写作模拟题Modern Technology - Transforming the Way We Live and WorkIntroduction:In today's rapidly advancing world, technology plays a crucial role in shaping our lives and revolutionizing the way we live and work. This article explores the impact of modern technology on various aspects of our daily lives, including communication, education, healthcare, and transportation.Communication:The advent of modern technology has completely transformed communication. Previously, people relied on traditional methods such as letters and phone calls to stay connected. However, with the rise of the internet and smartphones, communication has become instantaneous and global. Social media platforms, such as Facebook and Twitter, allow people to connect with friends and family, share their thoughts, and engage in discussions. Furthermore, video conferencing applications like Skype enable face-to-face communication regardless of geographical boundaries.Education:Technology has also made a significant impact on the field of education. Traditional classrooms are gradually being replaced by virtual learning environments. Online courses and educational websites provide opportunities for remote learning, eliminating the barriers of time and location. Students can access a vast amount of resources and study materials at their own pace. Moreover, interactive e-learning platforms enhancestudent engagement and promote self-directed learning. With technology, education has become more accessible and inclusive, bridging the gap between formal education and lifelong learning.Healthcare:The healthcare industry has benefited immensely from technological advancements. Electronic medical records and telemedicine have streamlined communication between healthcare professionals and patients, enhancing the efficiency and quality of healthcare services. Remote patient monitoring devices enable real-time health tracking and early detection of potential health issues. Surgical procedures have also been revolutionized through robotic technology, resulting in increased precision and reduced recovery time. Technology has undoubtedly saved countless lives and improved patient care.Transportation:The transportation industry has been greatly influenced by modern technology, leading to major developments in the way we travel. The emergence of electric and autonomous vehicles has the potential to decrease carbon emissions and increase road safety. Intelligent transportation systems, including GPS navigation and real-time traffic updates, assist in optimizing travel routes and reducing congestion. Additionally, ride-sharing platforms like Uber and Lyft provide convenient and affordable transportation options for users. Technology continues to shape the future of transportation, making it more efficient, sustainable, and accessible.Conclusion:In conclusion, modern technology has transformed our lives in numerous ways. From communication to education, healthcare to transportation, technology has revolutionized and advanced various aspects of our daily routines. Embracing these technological advancements is essential to keep pace with the ever-changing world and to fully utilize the benefits they offer. However, we must also be cautious about the potential challenges and negative impacts that may arise. By properly leveraging technology, we can continue to enhance our lives and create a better future.。
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Internet Slang
1. 近年来网络语言在青少年中很流行。 2. 人们对这一现象看法不同。 3. 我的看法。
Your Topic Goes Here Internet slang enjoys great popularity
diverse. But others disagree, saying that these new
words, being abbreviations for existing, long-used phrases, don’t “enrich ” anything; they just shorten it and their total effect on language will be trivial.
among teenagers nowsadays. In fact, it becomes
so popular that many terms now cross from
computer-mediated communication to face-toface communication. Some teenagers even use them in essay writing.
Your Topic Goes Here
People have different opinions towards people say that it will help
enrich the language system and make language
In my opinion, Internet slang has little effect on language in general, but will greatly influence individuals’ especially teenagers’ language development. The reason is that overuse of Internet Slang will lead to the lack of proper punctuations and grammar and has numerous misspellings in writing. That will drastically reduce chances of emplyment when students graduate and seek jobs. So, for the sake of their future, teenagers had better refrain from internet slang.