2018年6月大学英语四级真题试卷一及答案
2018年大学英语四级真题答案及解析
2018年6月大学英语四级真题(第1套)Part?I? Writing?(30?minutes)Directions:?For?this?part,?you?are?allowed?30minutes?to?write?a?short?essay?on?the?importanceof?reading?ability?and?how?to?develop?it.?You?should?write?at?least?120?words?but?no?more?than180?words.________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Part?II ?Listening?Comprehension?(25?minutes)Section?ADirections:?In?this?section,?you?will?hear?threenews?reports.?At?the?end?of?each?news?report,?youwill?hear?two?or?three?questions.?Both?the?news?report?and?the?questions?will?be?spoken?onlyonce.?After?you?hear?a?question,?you?must?choose?the?best?answer?from?the?four?choicesmarked?A),?B),?C)?and?D).?Then?mark?the?corresponding?letter?on?Answer?Sheet1with?a single?line?through?the?centre.Questions?1?and?2?are?based?on?the?news?report?you?have?just?heard.1.A)?The?return?of?a?bottled?message?to?its?owner's?daughter.B)?A?New?Hampshire?man's?joke?with?friends?on?his?wife.C)?A?father's?message?for?his?daughter.D)?The?history?of?a?century-old?motel.2.?A)?She?wanted?to?show?gratitude?for?his?kindness.B)?She?wanted?to?honor?her?father's?promise.C)?She?had?been?asked?by?her?father?to?do?so.D)?She?was?excited?to?see?her?father's?handwriting.Questions?3?and?4?are?based?on?the?news?report?you?have?just?heard.3.?A)?People?were?concerned?about?the?number?of?bees.B)?Several?cases?of?Zika?disease?had?been?identified.C)?Two?million?bees?were?infected?with?disease.D)?Zika?virus?had?destroyed?some?bee?farms.4.?A)?It?apologized?to?its?customers.?B)?It?was?forced?to?kill?its?bees.C)?It?lost?a?huge?stock?of?bees.D)?It?lost??million?dollars.Questions?5?to?7?are?based?on?the?news?report?you?have?just?heard.5.?A)?It?stayed?in?the?air?for?about?two?hours.B)?It?took?off?and?landed?on?a?football?field.C)?It?proved?to?be?of?high?commercial?value.D)?It?made?a?series?of?sharp?turns?in?the?sky.6.?A)?Engineering?problems.?B)?The?air?pollution?it?produced.C)?Inadequate?funding.?D)?The?opposition?from?the?military.7.?A)?It?uses?the?latest?aviation?technology.?B)?It?flies?faster?than?a?commercial?jet.C)?It?is?a?safer?means?of?transportation.D)?It?is?more?environmentally?friendly.Section?BDirections:?In?this?section,?you?will?hear?two?long?conversations.?At?the?end?o f?eachconversation,?you?will?hear?four?questions.?Both?the?conversation?and?the?qu estions?will?bespoken?only?once.?After?you?hear?a?question,?you?must?choose?the?best?answer?from?the?fourchoices?marked?A),?B),?C)?and?D).?Then?mark?the?corresponding?letter?on?Answ er?Sheet?1with?a?single?line?through?the?centre.Questions?8?to?11?are?based?on?the?conversation?you?have?just?heard.8.?A)?It?seems?a?depressing?topic.?B)?It?sounds?quite?alarming.C)?It?has?little?impact?on?our?daily?life.?D)?It?is?getting?more?serious?these?days.9.?A)?The?man?doesn't?understand?Spanish.B)?The?woman?doesn't?really?like?dancing.C)?They?don't?want?something?too?noisy.D)?They?can't?make?it?to?the?theatre?in?time.10.?A)?It?would?be?more?fun?without?Mr.?Whitehead?hosting.B)?It?has?too?many?acts?to?hold?the?audience's?attention.C)?It?is?the?most?amusing?show?he?has?ever?watched.D)?It?is?a?show?inappropriate?for?a?night?of?charity.11.?A)?Watch?a?comedy.?B)?Go?and?see?the?dance.C)?Book?the?tickets?online.?D)?See?a?film?with?the?man.Questions?12?to?15?are?based?on?the?conversation?you?have?just?heard.12.?A)?Most?of?her?schoolmates?are?younger?than?she?is.B)?She?simply?has?no?idea?what?school?to?transfer?to.C)?There?are?too?many?activities?for?her?to?cope?with.D)?She?worries?she?won't?fit?in?as?a?transfer?student.13.?A)?Seek?advice?from?senior?students.B)?Pick?up?some?meaningful?hobbies.C)?Participate?in?after-school?activities.D)?Look?into?what?the?school?offers.14.?A)?Give?her?help?whenever?she?needs?it.B)?Accept?her?as?a?transfer?student.C)?Find?her?accommodation?on?campus.D)?Introduce?her?to?her?roommates.15.?A)?She?has?interests?similar?to?Mr.?Lee's.B)?She?has?become?friends?with?Catherine.C)?She?has?chosen?the?major?Catherine?has.D)?She?has?just?transferred?to?the?college.Section?CDirections:?In?this?section,?you?will?hear?three?passages.?At?the?end?of?each?p assage,?you?willhear?three?or?four?questions.?Both?the?passage?and?the?questions?will?be?spo ken?only??you?hear?a?question,?you?must?choose?the?best?answer?from?the?four choicesmarkedA),B),C)andD).Thenmarkthecorrespondingletter on?Answ er?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?investigate?how?being?overweight?impacts?on?health.B)?To?find?out?which?physical?drive?is?the?most?powerful.C)?To?discover?what?most?mice?like?to?eat.D)?To?determine?what?feelings?mice?have.17.?A)?When?they?are?hungry.B)?When?they?are?thirsty.C)?When?they?smell?food.D)?When?they?want?company.18.?A)?They?search?for?food?in?groups.B)?They?are?overweight?when?food?is?plenty.C)?They?prefer?to?be?with?other?mice.D)?They?enjoy?the?company?of?other?animals.Questions?19?to?21?are?based?on?the?passage?you?have?just?heard.19.?A)?Its?construction?started?before?World?War?I.B)?Its?construction?cost?more?than?$ 40?billion.C)?It?is?efficiently?used?for?transport.D)?It?is?one?of?the?best?in?the?world.20.?A)?To?improve?transportation?in?the?countryside.B)?To?move?troops?quickly?from?place?to?place.C)?To?enable?people?to?travel?at?a?higher?speed.D)?To?speed?up?the?transportation?of?goods.21.?A)?In?the?1970s.B)?In?the?1960s.?C)?In?the?1950s.?D)?In?the?1940s.Questions?22?to?25?are?based?on?the?passage?you?have?just?heard.22.?A)?Chatting?while?driving.?B)?Messaging?while?driving.C)?Driving?under?age.?D)?Speeding?on?highways.23.?A)?A?gadget?to?hold?a?phone?on?the?steering?wheel.B)?A?gadget?to?charge?the?phone?in?a?car.C)?A?device?to?control?the?speed?of?a?vehicle.D)?A?device?to?ensure?people?drive?with?both?hands.24.?A)?The?car?keeps?flashing?its?headlights.B)?The?car?slows?down?gradually?to?a?halt.C)?They?are?alerted?with?a?light?and?a?sound.D)?They?get?a?warning?on?their?smart?phone.25.?A)?Installing?a?camera.?B)?Using?a?connected?app.C)?Checking?their?emails.?D)?Keeping?a?daily?recordPart?Ⅲ?Reading?Comprehension ?(40?minutes)Section?ADirections:?In?this?section,?there?is?a?passage?with10?blanks.?You?are?required toselectoneword ?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?ban k?is?identifiedby?a?letter.?Please?mark?the?corresponding?letter?for?each?item?on?Answer?Sh eet?2?with?asingle?line?through?the?centre.?You?may?not?use?any?of?the?words?in?the?bank morethanonce.An office tower on Miller Street in Manchester is completely covered in solar panels. They are used to create some of the energy used by the insurance company inside. When the tower was first __26__ in 1962, it was covered with thin square stones. These small square stones became a problem for the building and continued to fall off the face for 40 years until a major renovation was __27__ . During this renovation the building's owners, CIS, __28__ the solar panel company, Solar century. They agreed to cover the entire building in solar panels. In 2004, the completed CIS tower became Europe's largest __29__ of vertical solar panels.A vertical solar project on such a large __30__ has never been repeated since.Covering a skyscraper with solar panels had never been done before, and the CIS tower was chosen as one of the "10 best green energy projects". For a long time after this renovation project, it was the tallest building in the UnitedKingdom, but it was __31__ overtaken by the Mill bank Tower.Green buildings like this aren't __32__ cost-efficient for the investor, but it does produce much less pollution than that caused by energy __33__ through fossil fuels. As solar panels get __34__ , the world is likely to see more skyscrapers covered in solar panels, collecting energy much like trees do.Imagine a world where building the tallest skyscraper wasn't a race of __35__ , but rather one to collect the most solar energy.A)?cheaper?B)?cleaner?C)?collection?D)?competed?E)?constructed?F)?consulted?G)dimension?H)?discovered?I)?eventually?J)?height?K)?necessarily?L)?production?M)?range?N)scale?O)?undertakenSection?BDirections:?In?this?section,?you?are?going?to?read?a?passage?with?ten?state ments?attached?toit.?Each?statement?contains?information?given?in?one?of?the?paragraphs.?Ide ntify?theparagraph?from?which?the?information?is?derived.?You?may?choose?a?paragraph morethanonce.?Each?paragraph?is?marked?with?a?letter.?Answer?the?questions?by?marki ng?the corresponding?letter?on?Answer?Sheet?2.Some College Students Are Angry That They Have to Pay to Do Their HomeworkA) Digital learning systems now charge students for access codes needed to completecoursework, take quizzes, and turn in homework. As universities go digital, students are complaining of a new hit to their finances that's replacing—and sometimes joining—expensive textbooks: pricey online access codes that are required to complete coursework and submit assignments.B) The codes—which typically range in price from $ 80 to $ 155 per course—givestudents online access to systems developed by education companies like McGraw Hill and Pearson. These companies, which long reaped big profits as textbook publishers, have boasted that their new online offerings, when pushed to students through universities they partner with, represent the future of the industry.C)But critics say the digital access codes represent the same profit-seeking ethos(观念) of the textbook business, and are even harder for students to opt out of.While they could once buy second-hand textbooks, or share copies with friends, the digital systems are essentially impossible to avoid.D) "When we talk about the access code we see it as the new face of the textbookmonopoly (垄断), a new way to lock students around this system," said Ethan Senack, the higher education advocate for the . Public Interest Research Group, to BuzzFeed News. "Rather than $250 (for a print textbook) you're paying $ 120,"said Senack. "But because it's all digital it eliminates the used book market and eliminates any sharing and because homework and tests are through an access code, it eliminates any ability to opt out."E) Sarina Harpet, a 19-year-old student at Virginia Tech, was faced with a toughdilemma when she first started college in 2015—pay rent or pay to turn in her chemistry homework. She told BuzzFeed News that her freshman chemistry class required her to use Connect, a system provided by McGraw Hill where students can submit homework, take exams and track their grades. But the code to access the program cost $ 120—a big sum for Harper, who had already put down $ 450 for textbooks, and had rent day approaching.F) She decided to wait for her next work-study paycheck, which was typically $ 150-$ 200, to pay for the code. She knew that her chemistry grade may take a dive as a result. "It's a balancing act," she said. "Can I really afford these access codes now?" She didn't hand in her first two assignments for chemistry, which started her out in the class with a failing grade.G)The access codes may be another financial headache for students, but for textbookbusinesses, they're the future. McGraw Hill, which controls 21% of the higher education market, reported in March that its digital content sales exceeded print sales for the first time in 2015. The company said that 45% of its $ 140 million revenue in 2015 "was derived from digital products."H) A Pearson spokesperson told BuzzFeed News that "digital materials are lessexpensive and a good investment" that offer new features, like audio texts, personalized knowledge checks and expert videos. Its digital course materials save students up to 60% compared to traditional printed textbooks, the company added. McGraw Hill didn't respond to a request for comment, but its CEO David Levin told the Financial Times in August that "in higher education, the era of the printed textbook is now over."I) The textbook industry insists the online systems represent a better deal forstudents. "These digital products aren't just mechanisms for students to submit homework, they offer all kinds of features," David Anderson, the executive director of higher education with the Association of American Publishers, told BuzzFeed News. "It helps students understand in a way that you can't do with print homework assignments."J)David Hunt, an associate professor in sociology at Augusta University, which has rolled out digital textbooks across its math and psychology departments, toldBuzzFeed News that he understands the utility of using systems that require access codes. But he doesn't require his students to buy access to a learning program that controls the class assignments. "I try to make things as inexpensive as possible," said Hunt, who uses free digital textbooks for his classes but designs his own curriculum. "The online systems may make my life a lot easier but I feel like I'm giving up control. The discussions are the things where my expertise can benefit the students most."K)A 20-year-old junior at Georgia Southern University told BuzzFeed News that she normally spends $ 500-$ 600 on access codes for class. In one case, the professor didn't require students to buy a textbook, just an access code to turn in homework.This year she said she spent $ 900 on access codes to books and programs. "That's two months of rent," she said. "You can't sell any of it back. With a traditional textbook you can sell it for $ 30 - $ 50 and that helps to pay for your new semester's books. With an access code, you're out of that money. "L) Benjamin Wolverton, a 19-year-old student at the University of South Carolina, told BuzzFeed News that "it's ridiculous that after paying tens of thousands in tuition we have to pay for all these access codes to do our homework." Many of the access codes he's purchased have been required simply to complete homework or quizzes. "Often it's only 10% of your grade in class." he said. "You're paying so much money for something that hardly affects your grade—but if you didn't have it, it would affect your grades enough. It would be bad to start out at aB or C." Wolverton said he spent $ 500 on access codes for digital books andprograms this semester.M) Harper, a poultry (家禽) science major, is taking chemistry again this year and had to buy a new access code to hand in her homework. She rented her economics and statistics textbooks for about $ 20 each. But her access codes for homework, which can't be rented or bought second-hand, were her most expensive purchases: $ 120 and $ 85.N)She still remembers the sting of her first experience skipping an assignment due to the high prices. "We don't really have a missed assignment policy," she said."If you miss it, you just miss it. I just got zeros on a couple of first assignments.I managed to pull everything back up. But as a scared freshman looking at theirgrades, it's not fun."36. A student's yearly expenses on access codes may amount to their rent for twomonths.37. The online access codes may be seen as a way to tie the students to the digitalsystem.38. If a student takes a course again, they may have to buy a new access code tosubmit their assignments.39. McGraw Hill accounts for over one-fifth of the market share of college textbooks.40. Many traditional textbook publishers are now offering online digital products,which they believe will be the future of the publishing business.41. One student complained that they now had to pay for access codes in additionto the high tuition.42. Digital materials can cost students less than half the price of traditionalprinted books according to a publisher.43. One student decided not to buy her access code until she received the pay forher part-time job.44. Online systems may deprive teachers of opportunities to make the best use oftheir expertise for their students.45. Digital access codes are criticized because they are profit-driven just likethe textbook ?CDirections:?There?are?2?passages?in?this?section.?Each?passage?is?followed?by?s ome?questionsor?unfinished?statements.?For?each?of?them?there?are?four?choices?marked?A),B),C)andD).?You?should?decide?on?the?best?choice?and?mark?the?corresponding?letter?on?Answer?Sheet2?with?a?single?line?through?the?centre.Passage?OneQuestions?46?and?50?are?based?on?the?following?passage.Passage OneQuestions 46 to 50 are based on the following passage.Losing your ability to think and remember is pretty scary. We know the risk of dementia (痴呆症) increases with age. But if you have memory slips, you probably needn't worry. There are pretty clear differences between signs of dementia and age-related memory loss.After age 50, it's quite common to have trouble remembering the names of people, places and things quickly, says Dr. Kirk Daffner of Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston.The brain ages just like the rest of the body. Certain parts shrink, especially areas in the brain that are important to learning, memory and planning. Changes in brain cells can affect communication between different regions of the brain. And blood flow can be reduced as blood vessels narrow.Forgetting the name of an actor in a favorite movie, for example, is nothing to worry about. But if you forget the plot of the movie or don't remember even seeingit, that's far more concerning, Daffner says.When you forget entire experiences, he says, that's "a red flag that something more serious may be involved." Forgetting how to operate a familiar object like a microwave oven, or forgetting how to drive to the house of a friend you've visited many times before can also be signs of something going wrong.But even then, Daffner says, people shouldn't panic. There are many things that can cause confusion and memory loss, including health problems like temporary stoppage of breathing during sleep, high blood pressure, or depression, as well as medications (药物) like antidepressants.You don't have to figure this out on your own. Daffner suggests going to your doctor to check on medications, health problems and other issues that could be affecting memory. And the best defense against memory loss is to try to prevent it by building up your brain's cognitive (认知的) reserve, Daffner says."Read books, go to movies, take on new hobbies or activities that force one to think in novel ways," he says. In other words, keep your brain busy and working. And also get physically active, because exercise is a known brain booster.does the author say that one needn't be concerned about memory slips?all of them are symptoms of dementia.occur only among certain groups of people.all of them are related to one's age.are quite common among fifty-year-olds.happens as we become aged according to the passage?interaction skills deteriorate.parts of our brain stop functioning.within our brain weakens.whole brain starts shrinking.memory-related symptom should people take seriously?forgetting how to do one's daily routines.to recall details of one's life experiences.to remember the names of movies or actors.confusing the addresses of one's friends.should people do when signs of serious memory loss show up?the brain's cognitive reserve.medications affecting memory.to a professional for assistance.to improve their well-being.is Dr. Daffner's advice for combating memory loss?regular physical and mental checkups.medicine that helps boost one's brain.in known memory repair activities.active both physically and ?TwoPassage TwoQuestions?51?to?55?are?based?on?the?following?passage.A letter written by Charles Darwin in 1875 has been returned to the Smithsonian Institution Archives (档案馆) by the FBI after being stolen twice."We realized in the mid-1970s that it was missing," says Effie Kapsalis, head of the Smithsonian Insitution Archives. "It was noted as missing and likely taken by an intern (实习生), from what the FBI is telling us. Word got out that it was missing when someone asked to see the letter for research purposes," and the intern put the letter back. "The intern likely took the letter again once nobody was watching it."Decades passed. Finally, the FBI received a tip that the stolen document was located very close to Washington, . Their art crime team recovered the letter but were unable to press charges because the time of limitations had ended. The FBI worked closely with the Archives to determine that the letter was both authentic and definitely Smithsonian's property.The letter was written by Darwin to thank an American geologist, Dr. Ferdinand Vandeveer Hayden, for sending him copies of his research into the geology of the region that would become Yellowstone National Park.The letter is in fairly good condition, in spite of being out of the care of trained museum staff for so long. "It was luckily in good shape," says Kapsalis, "and we just have to do some minor things in order to be able to unfold it. It has some glue on it that has colored it slightly, but nothing that will prevent us from using it. After it is repaired, we will take digital photos of it and that will be available online. One of our goals is to get items of high research value or interest to the public online."It would now be difficult for an intern, visitor or a thief to steal a document like this. "Archiving practices have changed greatly since the 1970s," says Kapsalis, "and we keep our high value documents in a safe that I don't even have access to."happened to Darwin's letter in the 1970s?was recovered by the FBI.was stolen more than once.was put in the archives for research purposes.was purchased by the Smithsonian Archives.did the FBI do after the recovery of the letter?proved its authenticity.kept it in a special safe.arrested the suspect immediately.pressed criminal charges in vain.is Darwin's letter about?evolution of Yellowstone National Park.cooperation with an American geologist.geological evidence supporting his theory.acknowledgement of help from a professional.will the Smithsonian Institution Archives do with the letter according to Kapsalis?it for research purposes only.it into an object of high interest.it a permanent secret.it available online.has the past half century witnessed according to Kapsalis?interest in rare art objects.changes in archiving practices.of various missing documents.in the value of museum exhibits.Part?IV? Translation?(30?minutes)Directions:?For?this?part,?you?are?allowed?30minutes?to?translate?a?passage?from?Chinese into English.?You?should?write?your?answer?on Answer?Sheet?2.过去,乘飞机出行对大多数中国人来说是难以想象的。
2018年6月英语四级考试真题(卷一).doc
2018年6月英语四级考试真题(卷一)Part I Writing1.【题干】 Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay on the importance of speaking abi 1 ity and how to develop it. 120T80 words.【答案】With our society becoming increasingly open and diversified, the speakingability is of growing importance in our 1 ife and work・ In the past, people who were not eloquent could become successful when they were di 1 igent enough. However, now, speaking ability can make a person stand out much quicker in their workplace and social life.The reasons why speaking ability is so important are as follows- To begin with, peopleof excellent speaking ability are generally more charming and approachable because they tend to be more friendly and frank. Besides, every walk of life has become more cooperative; therefore, more communicative people have higher working efficiency- For example, my brother used to be a quiet person. Two years ago, T was told that he was fired by his company because he could not get along with his colleagues. After that, he attended a speaking training class and spent a year in improving his cloquencc. Now, he has become more confident and『ound a new job with generous salary・In order to develop speaking ability, listening to good speeches and famous talk shows can help us imitate great lecturers?style of speaking and ways of expressing themselves. Meanwhi le, it is about time that we spent more time with our friends rather than with our phones, sharing with them our real feelings and thoughts.【解析】【考点】PartHI Reading Section ASince the 1940s, southern California has had a reputation for smog・ Things are not as bad as they once were but, according to the American Lung Association, Los Angeles is still the worst city in the United States for levels of _____________________________ (26). Gazing down on the city from the Getty Center, an art museum in the Santa Monica Mountains, one would find the view of the Pacific Ocean blurred by the haze(霾)・ Nor is the state's bad air ______________________ (27). To its south. Fresno, in the central valley, comes topof the 1ist in America for year-round pollution. Resident's hearts and lungs are affected as a ___________________ (28).Al 1 of which, combined wi th Cal iforni『s reputation as the home of technological (29), makes the place ideal for developing and testing systemsdesigned to monitor pollution in _________ (30)・ And that is just what Acl ima, a new firm in San Francisco, has been doing over the past few months. It has been trying outmonitoring that are ________ (31) to yield minute-to-minute maps of ___________ (32) airpollutio n・ Such stations will also be able to keep an eye on what is happe ning in side buildings, including offices.To this end, Aclima has been ________ (33) with Google's Street View system. Davida Herzl, Aclima's boss, says they have revealed pollution highs on days when SanFrancisco,s transit workers went on strike and the city's (34) were forced touse their cars. Conversely, "cycle to word" days have done their job by ________________ (35) pollution lows.26. ____________ 【题干】.【选项】A.assistedB.col laboratingC・ consequenceD・ consumersE.creatingF.detailG・ domesticH.frequentlyT. inhabitantsJ. innovationK・ intendedL.outdoorM・ pollutantsN・ restricted0. sum【答案】M【解析】Los Angeles受污染最严重,介词后面加名词。
2018年6月英语四级真题及参考答案(卷一):仔细阅读
2018年6月英语四级真题及参考答案(卷一):仔细阅读Passage OneQuestions 46 to 50 are based on the following passage.Losing your ability to think and remember is pretty scary. We know the risk of dementia (痴呆)increases with age. But if you have memory slips,you probably needn‘t worry. There are pretty clear differences between signs of dementia and age-related memory loss. After age 50,it’s quite common to have trouble remembering the names of people,places and thing quickly,says Dr. Kirk Daffner of Brigham and Woman‘s Hospital in Boston. The brain ages just like the rest of the body. Certain parts shrink,especially areas in the brain that are important to learning,memory and planning. Changes in brain cells can affect communication between different regions of the brain. And blood flow can be reduced as blood vessels narrow. Forgetting the name of an actor in a favorite movie,for example,is nothing to worry about. But if you forget the plot of the movie or don’tremember even seeing it,that‘s far more concerning,Daffner says. When you forget entire experiences,he says,that’s “a red flag that something more serious may be involved.”Forgetting how to operate a familiar object like a microwave oven,or forgetting how to drive to the house of a friend you‘ve visited many times before can also be signs of something going wrong. But even then,Daffner says,people shouldn’t panic.There are many things that can cause confusion and memory loss,including health problems like temporary stoppage of breathing,high blood pressure,or depression,as well as medications like antidepressants. Even over-the-counter remedies like antihistamines can contribute to memory loss. And the best defense against memory loss is to try to prevent it by building up your brain‘s cognitive (认知的)reserve,Daffner says.“Read books,go to movies,take on new hobbies or activities that force one to think in novel ways,”he says. In other words,keep your brain busy and working. And also get physically active,because exercise is a known brain booster.46. Why does the author say that one needn’t be concerned about memory slips?A)Not all of them are symptoms of dementia.B)They occur only among certain groups of people.C)Not all of them are related to one‘s age.D)They are quite common among fifty-year-olds.47. What happens as we become aged according to the passage?A)Our interaction skills deteriorate.B)Some parts of our brain stop functioning.C)Communication within our brain weakens.D)Our whole brain starts shrinking.48. Which memory-related symptom should people take seriously?A)Totally forgetting how to do one‘s daily routines.B)Inability to recall details of one‘s life experiences.C)Failure to remember the names of movies or actors.D)Occasionally confusing the addresses of one‘s friends.49. What should people do when signs of serious memory loss show up?A)Check the brain‘s cognitive reserve.B)Turn to a professional for assistance.C)Stop medications affecting memory.D)Exercise to improve their well-being.50. What is Dr Daffner‘s advice for combating memoryloss?A)Having regular physical and mental checkups.B)Taking medicine that helps boost one‘s brain.C)Engaging in known memory repair activities.D)Staying active both physically and mentally.参考答案:46. [A]. Not all of them are symptoms of dementia.47. [C]. Communication within our brain weakens.48. [A]. Totally forgetting how to do one’s daily routines。
2018年6月大学生英语四级真题试卷及详细答案(精品)
2018年6月大学生英语四级真题试卷及详细答案(精品)2018年6月大学生英语四级真题试卷及答案(第一套)目录2018年6月大学生英语四级真题试卷一详细答案(精讲版) (1)2018年6月大学生英语四级真题试题一(完整版) (45)快速对答案 (59)2018年6月大学生英语四级真题试卷一详细答案(精讲版)Part I Writing(30minutes) (请于正式开考后半小时内完成该部分,之后将进行听力考试)Directions:For this part,you are allowed30minutes to write an a short easy on the importance of speaking ability and how to developit.Youshould write at least120words but no more than180words.【解析】写作题考察了同学们的写作能力,要求在30分钟内完成,时间有限,因此在备战英语四级的时候,平时应积累一些模版,多背一些精彩的句子,在平时的练习中,应该在20分钟内完成一篇不少于120词的作文,下面给出以下几点建议:一,写作中,字体要工整,改卷老师在批改四级作文的时候,由于任务量大,再加上批改时视觉疲劳,不可能对每一篇作文都看得那么仔细,有时候就凭卷面的第一印象打分,因此字体美观大方能提高作文的分数;二,注意段落结构,写作时,应带有题目,一般分三段进行,第一段总体概述,引出正文,第二段详细阐述文档内容,要分条理进行,比如,firstly,secondly,等,正文一般4-6句话阐述完毕,第三段总结正文部分,回归主题。
三,写作要注重语法结构,不要出现明显的语法错误,否则扣分较多,影响总体成绩。
四,遇到不会写的词,要用其他相关的词语表达。
Part II Listening Comprehension(25minutes) Section ADirections:In this section,you will hear three newsreports.At theend of each newsreport,you will hear two or three questions.Both the newsreport and questionswill be spoken only once.After you hear questions,you must choosethe best answer from the four choices marked A),B),C)and D).Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet1with a single line through the centre.注意:此部分试题请在答题卡1上作答。
2018年6月大学英语四级真题及答案一
2018年6月大学英语四级真题及答案一Part I Writing (30 minutes)1.Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay on the importance of writing ability and how to develop it. You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.范文示例:As a famous saying goes, "Writing expresses who you are as a person." It is the primary basis upon which our learning, work and intellect will be judged—in college, in the workplace, and in the community. Therefore, more should be focused on improving the writing ability.To develop the writing ability, in my view, one of the most efficient ways is to read. In that process, there are chances that we pick up new vocabularies and engage in different writing styles. Furthermore, classic thoughts and quotes can be applied to our writing works. Secondly, it is worthwhile to re-read your written work to modify errors and polish the language. As is widely known, correct grammar, punctuation and spelling are key in written communications. Lastly, we should develop the habit of writing. Writing every day for a certain amount of time is beneficial to form your own specific writing style.To conclude, the writing ability is quite essential to everyone.And extensive reading, re-reading and frequent writing are three key ways to improve it.Part ⅡListening Comprehension Section A Directions: 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.[听力原文]Kelly Swisher, an Arkansas woman, escaped injury and managed to safely stop her car after a four-foot long rat snake came out from under her car seat and slithered across her feet as she was driving down the highway. Rat snakes aren´t poisonous or a threat to people generally. But the woman says the snake she encountered Thursday terrified her out of her wits. "It was rough with big scales," said Swisher, who was on her way to pick up her friend at the airport when it happened. "I don´t know whether I had my hands on the steering wheel or not. I am not the most flexible person in the world, but I can guarantee my knees were up next to my ears." She said the snake first slipped back under the seat and she hoped it would stay there until she was able to get out of the high way and stop. "That didn´t work out," she said. "Here he comes, and hewound up in my back seat before I could finally get off the road, stop and get out of the car." She called for help and Washington County animal control officers came and captured the snake.第1题:A.Annoyed.B.Scared.C.Confused.D.Offended.参考答案:B 您的答案:答案解析:[听力原文] Q: How did Kelly Swisher feel when she first came across the rat snake?四个选项均为形容词,且都描述了人的感受,可推测本题询问新闻中相关人物的感受。
2018年6月英语四级第一套卷真题及答案
2018年6月英语四级第一套卷真题及答案Part I Writing (30 minutes)(请于正式开考后半小时内完成该部分,之后将进行听力考试)Directions:For this part,you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay on the importance ofspeaking/writing/reading ability and how to develop it。
You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words。
[参考范文]It cannot be denied that reading plays a key role in people’s growth and development in any era。
The 21th century is a time of knowledge explosion and reading ability becomes increasingly important。
How to develop reading ability?Based on this concrete and meaningful question,some steps should be taken。
First and foremost,the main growth in your reading skill and ability will come from reading as much asyou can do。
Try to make a book list that you take interest in and make a practical plan。
Just as the proverb goes that,“Don’t bite off more than one can chew。
2018年6月英语四级考试真题及答案-第1套
2018年6月英语四级考试真题及答案第1套Part I Writing (30 minutes)Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay on the importance of reading ability and how to develop it. 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) The return of a bottled message to its owner's daughter.B) A New Hampshire man's joke with friends on his wife.C) A father's message for his daughter.D) The history of a century-old motel.2. A) She wanted to show gratitude for his kindness.B) She wanted to honor her father's promise.C) She had been asked by her father to do so.D) She was excited to see her father's handwriting.Questions 3 and 4 are based on the news report you have just heard.3. A) People were concerned about the number of bees.B) Several cases of Zika disease had been identified.C) Two million bees were infected with disease.D) Zika virus had destroyed some bee farms.4. A) It apologized to its customers.B) It was forced to kill its bees.C) It lost a huge stock of bees.D) It lost 2.5 million dollars.Questions 5 to 7 are based on the news report you have just heard.5. A) It stayed in the air for about two hours.B) It took off and landed on a football field.C) It proved to be of high commercial value.D) It made a series of sharp turns in the sky.6. A) Engineering problems.B) The air pollution it produced.C) Inadequate funding.D) The opposition from the military.7. A) It uses the latest aviation technology.B) It flies faster than a commercial jet.C) It is a safer means of transportation.D) It is more environmentally friendly.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) It seems a depressing topic.B) It sounds quite alarming.C) It has little impact on our daily life.D) It is getting more serious these days.9. A) The man doesn't understand Spanish.B) The woman doesn't really like dancing.C) They don't want something too noisy.D) They can't make it to the theatre in time.10. A) It would be more fun without Mr. Whitehead hosting.B) It has too many acts to hold the audience's attention.C) It is the most amusing show he has ever watched.D) It is a show inappropriate for a night of charity.11. A) Watch a comedy.B) Go and see the dance.C) Book the tickets online.D) See a film with the man.Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.12. A) Most of her schoolmates are younger than she is.B) She simply has no idea what school to transfer to.C) There are too many activities for her to cope with.D) She worries she won't fit in as a transfer student.13. A) Seek advice from senior students.B) Pick up some meaningful hobbies.C) Participate in after-school activities.D) Look into what the school offers.14. A) Give her help whenever she needs it.B) Accept her as a transfer student.C) Find her accommodation on campus.D) Introduce her to her roommates.15. A) She has interests similar to Mr. Lee's.B) She has become friends with Catherine.C) She has chosen the major Catherine has.D) She has just transferred to the college.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 investigate how being overweight impacts on health.B) To find out which physical drive is the most powerful.C) To discover what most mice like to eat.D) To determine what feelings mice have.17. A) When they are hungry.B) When they are thirsty.C) When they smell food.D) When they want company.18. A) They search for food in groups.B) They are overweight when food is plenty.C) They prefer to be with other mice.D) They enjoy the company of other animals.Questions 19 to 21 are based on the passage you have just heard.19. A) Its construction started before World War I.B) Its construction cost more than $ 40 billion.C) It is efficiently used for transport.D) It is one of the best in the world.20. A) To improve transportation in the countryside.B) To move troops quickly from place to place.C) To enable people to travel at a higher speed.D) To speed up the transportation of goods.21. A) In the 1970s.B) In the 1960s.C) In the 1950s.D) In the 1940s.Questions 22 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard.22. A) Chatting while driving.B) Messaging while driving.C) Driving under age.D) Speeding on highways.23. A) A gadget to hold a phone on the steering wheel.B) A gadget to charge the phone in a car.C) A device to control the speed of a vehicle.D) A device to ensure people drive with both hands.24. A) The car keeps flashing its headlights.B) The car slows down gradually to a halt.C) They are alerted with a light and a sound.D) They get a warning on their smart phone.25. A) Installing a camera.B) Using a connected app.C) Checking their emails.D) Keeping a daily record.•Part ⅢReading 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 2 with a single line through the centre. You may not use any of the words in the bank more than once.An office tower on Miller Street in Manchester is completely covered in solar panels. They are used to create some of the energy used by the insurance company inside. When the tower was first 26 in 1962, it was covered with thin square stones. These small square stones became a problem for the building and continued to fall off the face for 40 years until a major renovation was 27 . During this renovation the building's owners, CIS, 28 the solar panel company, Solarcentury. They agreed to cover the entire building in solar panels. In 2004, the completed CIS tower became Europe's largest 29 of vertical solar panels. A vertical solar project on such a large 30 has never been repeated since.Covering a skyscraper with solar panels had never been done before, and the CIS tower was chosen as one of the "10 best green energy projects". For a long time after this renovation project, it was the tallest building in the United Kingdom, but it was 31 overtaken by the Millbank Tower.Green buildings like this aren't 32 cost-efficient for the investor, but it does produce much less pollution than that caused by energy 33 through fossil fuels. As solar panels get 34 , the world is likely to see more skyscrapers covered in solar panels, collecting energy much like trees do. Imagine a world where building the tallest skyscraper wasn't a race of 35 , but rather one to collect the most solar energy.A) cheaper B) cleaner C) collection D) competed E) constructed F) consulted G) dimension H) discovered I) eventually J) height K) necessarily L) production M) range N) scale O) undertakenSection 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.Some College Students Are Angry That They Have to Pay to Do Their HomeworkA) Digital learning systems now charge students for access codes needed to complete coursework, take quizzes, and turn in homework. As universities go digital, students are complaining of a new hit to their finances that's replacing—and sometimes joining—expensive textbooks: pricey online access codes that are required to complete coursework and submit assignments.B) The codes—which typically range in price from $ 80 to $ 155 per course—give students online access to systems developed by education companies like McGraw Hill and Pearson. These companies, which long reaped big profits as textbook publishers, have boasted that their new online offerings, when pushed to students through universities they partner with, represent the future of the industry.C) But critics say the digital access codes represent the same profit-seeking ethos (观念) of the textbook business, and are even harder for students to opt out of. While they could once buy second-hand textbooks, or share copies with friends, the digital systems are essentially impossible to avoid.D) "When we talk about the access code we see it as the new face of the textbook monopoly (垄断), a new way to lock students around this system," said Ethan Senack, the higher education advocate for the U.S. Public Interest Research Group, to BuzzFeed News. "Rather than $250 (for a print textbook) you're paying $ 120," said Senack. "But because it's all digital it eliminates the used book market and eliminates any sharing and because homework and tests are through an access code, it eliminates any ability to opt out."E) Sarina Harpet, a 19-year-old student at Virginia Tech, was faced with a tough dilemma when she first started college in 2015—pay rent or pay to turn in her chemistry homework. She told BuzzFeed News that her freshman chemistry class required her to use Connect, a system provided by McGraw Hill where students can submit homework, take exams and track their grades. But the code to access the program cost $ 120—a big sum for Harper, who had already put down $ 450 for textbooks, and had rent day approaching.F) She decided to wait for her next work-study paycheck, which was typically $ 150- $ 200, to pay for the code. She knew that her chemistry grade may take a dive as a result. "It's a balancing act," she said. "Can I really afford these access codes now?" She didn't hand in her first two assignments for chemistry, which started her out in the class with a failing grade.G) The access codes may be another financial headache for students, but for textbook businesses, they're the future. McGraw Hill, which controls 21% of the higher education market, reported in March that its digital content sales exceeded print sales for the first time in 2015. The company said that 45% of its $ 140 million revenue in 2015 "was derived from digital products."H) A Pearson spokesperson told BuzzFeed News that "digital materials are less expensive and a good investment" that offer new features, like audio texts, personalized knowledge checks and expert videos. Its digital course materials save students up to 60% compared totraditional printed textbooks, the company added. McGraw Hill didn't respond to a request for comment, but its CEO David Levin told the Financial Times in August that "in higher education, the era of the printed textbook is now over."I) The textbook industry insists the online systems represent a better deal for students. "These digital products aren't just mechanisms for students to submit homework, they offer all kinds of features," David Anderson, the executive director of higher education with the Association of American Publishers, told BuzzFeed News. "It helps students understand in a way that you can't do with print homework assignments."J) David Hunt, an associate professor in sociology at Augusta University, which has rolled out digital textbooks across its math and psychology departments, told BuzzFeed News that he understands the utility of using systems that require access codes. But he doesn't require his students to buy access to a learning program that controls the class assignments. "I try to make things as inexpensive as possible," said Hunt, who uses free digital textbooks for his classes but designs his own curriculum. "The online systems may make my life a lot easier but I feel like I'm giving up control. The discussions are the things where my expertise can benefit the students most."K) A 20-year-old junior at Georgia Southern University told BuzzFeed News that she normally spends $ 500-$ 600 on access codes for class. In one case, the professor didn't require students to buy a textbook, just an access code to turn in homework. This year she said she spent $ 900 on access codes to books and programs. "That's two months of rent," she said. "You can't sell any of it back. With a traditional textbook you can sell it for $ 30 - $ 50 and that helps to pay for your new semester's books. With an access code, you're out of that money. "L) Benjamin Wolverton, a 19-year-old student at the University of South Carolina, told BuzzFeed News that "it's ridiculous that after paying tens of thousands in tuition we have to pay for all these access codes to do our homework." Many of the access codes he's purchased have been required simply to complete homework or quizzes. "Often it's only 10% of your grade in class." he said. "You're paying so much money for something that hardly affects your grade—but if you didn't have it, it would affect your grades enough. It would be bad to start out at a B or C." Wolverton said he spent $ 500 on access codes for digital books and programs this semester.M) Harper, a poultry (家禽) science major, is taking chemistry again this year and had to buy a new access code to hand in her homework. She rented her economics and statistics textbooks for about $ 20 each. But her access codes for homework, which can't be rented or bought second-hand, were her most expensive purchases: $ 120 and $ 85.N) She still remembers the sting of her first experience skipping an assignment due to the high prices. "We don't really have a missed assignment policy," she said. "If you miss it, you just miss it. I just got zeros on a couple of first assignments. I managed to pull everythingback up. But as a scared freshman looking at their grades, it's not fun."36. A student's yearly expenses on access codes may amount to their rent for two months.37. The online access codes may be seen as a way to tie the students to the digital system.38. If a student takes a course again, they may have to buy a new access code to submit their assignments.39. McGraw Hill accounts for over one-fifth of the market share of college textbooks.40. Many traditional textbook publishers are now offering online digital products, which they believe will be the future of the publishing business.41. One student complained that they now had to pay for access codes in addition to the high tuition.42. Digital materials can cost students less than half the price of traditional printed books according to a publisher.43. One student decided not to buy her access code until she received the pay for herpart-time job.44. Online systems may deprive teachers of opportunities to make the best use of their expertise for their students.45. Digital access codes are criticized because they are profit-driven just like the textbook business.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 and 50 are based on the following passage.Losing your ability to think and remember is pretty scary. We know the risk of dementia (痴呆症) increases with age. But if you have memory slips, you probably needn't worry. There are pretty clear differences between signs of dementia and age-related memory loss. After age 50, it's quite common to have trouble remembering the names of people, places and things quickly, says Dr. Kirk Daffner of Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston.The brain ages just like the rest of the body. Certain parts shrink, especially areas in the brain that are important to learning, memory and planning. Changes in brain cells can affect communication between different regions of the brain. And blood flow can be reduced as blood vessels narrow.Forgetting the name of an actor in a favorite movie, for example, is nothing to worry about.But if you forget the plot of the movie or don't remember even seeing it, that's far more concerning, Daffner says.When you forget entire experiences, he says, that's "a red flag that something more serious may be involved." Forgetting how to operate a familiar object like a microwave oven, or forgetting how to drive to the house of a friend you've visited many times before can also be signs of something going wrong.But even then, Daffner says, people shouldn't panic. There are many things that can cause confusion and memory loss, including health problems like temporary stoppage of breathing during sleep, high blood pressure, or depression, as well as medications (药物) like antidepressants.You don't have to figure this out on your own. Daffner suggests going to your doctor to check on medications, health problems and other issues that could be affecting memory. And the best defense against memory loss is to try to prevent it by building up your brain's cognitive (认知的) reserve, Daffner says."Read books, go to movies, take on new hobbies or activities that force one to think in novel ways," he says. In other words, keep your brain busy and working. And also get physically active, because exercise is a known brain booster.46. Why does the author say that one needn't be concerned about memory slips?A) Not all of them are symptoms of dementia.B) They occur only among certain groups of people.C) Not all of them are related to one's age.D) They are quite common among fifty-year-olds.47. What happens as we become aged according to the passage?A) Our interaction skills deteriorate.B) Some parts of our brain stop functioning.C) Communication within our brain weakens.D) Our whole brain starts shrinking.48. Which memory-related symptom should people take seriously?A) Totally forgetting how to do one's daily routines.B) Inability to recall details of one's life experiences.C) Failure to remember the names of movies or actors.D) Occasionally confusing the addresses of one's friends.49. What should people do when signs of serious memory loss show up?A) Check the brain's cognitive reserve.B) Stop medications affecting memory.C) Turn to a professional for assistance.D) Exercise to improve their well-being.50. What is Dr. Daffner's advice for combating memory loss?A) Having regular physical and mental checkups.B) Taking medicine that helps boost one's brain.C) Engaging in known memory repair activities.D) Staying active both physically and mentally.Passage TwoQuestions 51 to 55 are based on the following passage.A letter written by Charles Darwin in 1875 has been returned to the Smithsonian Institution Archives (档案馆) by the FBI after being stolen twice."We realized in the mid-1970s that it was missing," says Effie Kapsalis, head of the Smithsonian Insitution Archives. "It was noted as missing and likely taken by an intern (实习生), from what the FBI is telling us. Word got out that it was missing when someone asked to see the letter for research purposes," and the intern put the letter back. "The intern likely took the letter again once nobody was watching it."Decades passed. Finally, the FBI received a tip that the stolen document was located very close to Washington, D.C. Their art crime team recovered the letter but were unable to press charges because the time of limitations had ended. The FBI worked closely with the Archives to determine that the letter was both authentic and definitely Smithsonian's property.The letter was written by Darwin to thank an American geologist, Dr. Ferdinand Vandeveer Hayden, for sending him copies of his research into the geology of the region that would become Yellowstone National Park.The letter is in fairly good condition, in spite of being out of the care of trained museum staff for so long. "It was luckily in good shape," says Kapsalis, "and we just have to do some minor things in order to be able to unfold it. It has some glue on it that has colored it slightly, but nothing that will prevent us from using it. After it is repaired, we will take digital photos of it and that will be available online. One of our goals is to get items of high research value or interest to the public online."It would now be difficult for an intern, visitor or a thief to steal a document like this. "Archiving practices have changed greatly since the 1970s," says Kapsalis, "and we keep our high value documents in a safe that I don't even have access to."51. What happened to Darwin's letter in the 1970s?A) It was recovered by the FBI.B) It was stolen more than once.C) It was put in the archives for research purposes.D) It was purchased by the Smithsonian Archives.52. What did the FBI do after the recovery of the letter?A) They proved its authenticity.B) They kept it in a special safe.C) They arrested the suspect immediately.D) They pressed criminal charges in vain.53. What is Darwin's letter about?A) The evolution of Yellowstone National Park.B) His cooperation with an American geologist.C) Some geological evidence supporting his theory.D) His acknowledgement of help from a professional.54. What will the Smithsonian Institution Archives do with the letter according to Kapsalis?A) Reserve it for research purposes only.B) Turn it into an object of high interest.C) Keep it a permanent secret.D) Make it available online.55. What has the past half century witnessed according to Kapsalis?A) Growing interest in rare art objects.B) Radical changes in archiving practices.C) Recovery of various missing documents.D) Increases in the value of museum exhibits.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.过去,乘飞机出行对大多数中国人来说是难以想象的。
2018年6月大学英语四级真题试卷(一)(题后含答案及解析)
2018年6月大学英语四级真题试卷(一)(题后含答案及解析)题型有:1. Writing 2. Listening Comprehension 3. Reading Comprehension 4. TranslationPart I Writing1.For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay on the importance of reading ability and how to develop it. You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.正确答案:How to Develop English Reading Ability?Reading is an important part of our lives, for it is the major source of acquiring knowledge. Faced with different kinds of tests, college students should give top priority to reading in English learning. The importance of English reading ability is self-evident. First of all, it is the basis for other abilities such as writing and speaking. Reading English materials can help internalize language and cultivate our own language sense. As we read, we encounter many words, phrases and grammatical forms. Having learned these, we may be able to greatly improve writing ability in turn. Second, it can increase our interest in learning English and broaden our horizons. How can we develop English reading ability? For one thing, we should start with some simple, interesting English stories, and then move on to some challenging ones like the English magazines or novels. For another, we should try to memorize some English materials and well-written sentences, especially the words and grammars used in them. By doing this, we can grasp the rules and collocations in English and enhance our language sense. In conclusion, strong reading ability is really effective and will definitely bring benefits to English comprehensive learning.解析:这是一篇议论文写作。
2018年6月英语四级真题及答案第1套
2018年6月大学英语四级真题(第1套)Part I Writing (30 minutes)Directions:For this part, you are allowed 30minutes to write a short essay on the importance of reading ability and how to develop it. 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 choicesmarked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with asingle line through the centre.Questions 1 and 2 are based on the news report you have just heard.1.A) The return of a bottled message to its owner's daughter.B) A New Hampshire man's joke with friends on his wife.C) A father's message for his daughter.D) The history of a century-old motel.2. A) She wanted to show gratitude for his kindness.B) She wanted to honor her father's promise.C) She had been asked by her father to do so.D) She was excited to see her father's handwriting.Questions 3 and 4 are based on the news report you have just heard.3. A) People were concerned about the number of bees.B) Several cases of Zika disease had been identified.C) Two million bees were infected with disease.D) Zika virus had destroyed some bee farms.4. A) It apologized to its customers.B) It was forced to kill its bees.C) It lost a huge stock of bees.D) It lost 2.5 million dollars.Questions 5 to 7 are based on the news report you have just heard.5. A) It stayed in the air for about two hours.B) It took off and landed on a football field.C) It proved to be of high commercial value.D) It made a series of sharp turns in the sky.6. A) Engineering problems.B) The air pollution it produced.C) Inadequate funding.D) The opposition from the military.7. A) It uses the latest aviation technology.B) It flies faster than a commercial jet.C) It is a safer means of transportation.D) It is more environmentally friendly.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 bespo ken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the fourchoices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1witha single line through the centre.Questions 8 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.8. A) It seems a depressing topic.B) It sounds quite alarming.C) It has little impact on our daily life.D) It is getting more serious these days.9. A) The man doesn't understand Spanish.B) The woman doesn't really like dancing.C) They don't want something too noisy.D) They can't make it to the theatre in time.10. A) It would be more fun without Mr. Whitehead hosting.B) It has too many acts to hold the audience's attention.C) It is the most amusing show he has ever watched.D) It is a show inappropriate for a night of charity.11. A) Watch a comedy.B) Go and see the dance.C) Book the tickets online.D) See a film with the man.Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.12. A) Most of her schoolmates are younger than she is.B) She simply has no idea what school to transfer to.C) There are too many activities for her to cope with.D) She worries she won't fit in as a transfer student.13. A) Seek advice from senior students.B) Pick up some meaningful hobbies.C) Participate in after-school activities.D) Look into what the school offers.14. A) Give her help whenever she needs it.B) Accept her as a transfer student.C) Find her accommodation on campus.D) Introduce her to her roommates.15. A) She has interests similar to Mr. Lee's.B) She has become friends with Catherine.C) She has chosen the major Catherine has.D) She has just transferred to the college.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.Afte r 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 linethrough the centre.Questions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard.16. A) To investigate how being overweight impacts on health.B) To find out which physical drive is the most powerful.C) To discover what most mice like to eat.D) To determine what feelings mice have.17. A) When they are hungry.B) When they are thirsty.C) When they smell food.D) When they want company.18. A) They search for food in groups.B) They are overweight when food is plenty.C) They prefer to be with other mice.D) They enjoy the company of other animals.Questions 19 to 21 are based on the passage you have just heard.19. A) Its construction started before World War I.B) Its construction cost more than $ 40 billion.C) It is efficiently used for transport.D) It is one of the best in the world.20. A) To improve transportation in the countryside.B) To move troops quickly from place to place.C) To enable people to travel at a higher speed.D) To speed up the transportation of goods.21. A) In the 1970s.B) In the 1960s.C) In the 1950s.D) In the 1940s.Questions 22 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard.22. A) Chatting while driving.B) Messaging while driving.C) Driving under age.D) Speeding on highways.23. A) A gadget to hold a phone on the steering wheel.B) A gadget to charge the phone in a car.C) A device to control the speed of a vehicle.D) A device to ensure people drive with both hands.24. A) The car keeps flashing its headlights.B) The car slows down gradually to a halt.C) They are alerted with a light and a sound.D) They get a warning on their smart phone.25. A) Installing a camera.B) Using a connected app.C) Checking their emails.D) Keeping a daily recordPart ⅢReading Comprehension (40 minutes)Section ADirections: In this section, there is a passage with10 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 asingle line through the centre. You may not use any of the words in the bank more than once.An office tower on Miller Street in Manchester is completely covered in solar panels.They are used to create some of the energy used by the insurance company inside. When the tower was first __26__ in 1962, it was covered with thin square stones. These small square stones became a problem for the building and continued to fall off the face for 40 years untila major renovation was __27__ . During this renovation the building's owners, CIS, __28__the solar panel company, Solar century. They agreed to cover the entire building in solar panels. In 2004, the completed CIS tower became Europe's largest __29__ of vertical solar panels. A vertical solar project on such a large __30__ has never been repeated since.Covering a skyscraper with solar panels had never been done before, and the CIS tower was chosen as one of the "10 best green energy projects". For a long time after this renovation project, it was the tallest building in the United Kingdom, but it was __31__ overtaken by the Mill bank Tower.Green buildings like this aren't __32__ cost-efficient for the investor, but it does produce much less pollution than that caused by energy __33__ through fossil fuels. As solar panels get __34__ , the world is likely to see more skyscrapers covered in solar panels, collecting energy much like trees do. Imagine a world where building the tallest skyscraper wasn't a race of __35__ , but rather one to collect the most solar energy.A) cheaper B) cleaner C) collection D) competed E) constructed F) consultedG)dimension H) discovered I) eventually J) height K) necessarily L) productionM) range N)scale O) undertakenSection 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 paragraph more than once. Each paragraph is marked with a letter. Answer the questions by marking thecorresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2.Some College Students Are Angry That They Have to Pay to Do Their HomeworkA) Digital learning systems now charge students for access codes needed to complete coursework,take quizzes, and turn in homework. As universities go digital, students are complaining of a new hit to their finances that's replacing—and sometimes joining—expensive textbooks: pricey online access codes that are required to complete coursework and submit assignments.B) The codes—which typically range in price from $ 80 to $ 155 per course—give students onlineaccess to systems developed by education companies like McGraw Hill and Pearson. These companies, which long reaped big profits as textbook publishers, have boasted that their new online offerings, when pushed to students through universities they partner with, represent the future of the industry.C) But critics say the digital access codes represent the same profit-seeking ethos (观念) of thetextbook business, and are even harder for students to opt out of. While they could once buy second-hand textbooks, or share copies with friends, the digital systems are essentially impossible to avoid.D) "When we talk about the access code we see it as the new face of the textbook monopoly (垄断), a new way to lock students around this system," said Ethan Senack, the higher education advocate for the U.S. Public Interest Research Group, to BuzzFeed News. "Rather than $250 (for a print textbook) you're paying $ 120," said Senack. "But because it's all digital it eliminates the used book market and eliminates any sharing and because homework and tests are through an access code, it eliminates any ability to opt out."E) Sarina Harpet, a 19-year-old student at Virginia Tech, was faced with a tough dilemma whenshe first started college in 2015—pay rent or pay to turn in her chemistry homework. She told BuzzFeed News that her freshman chemistry class required her to use Connect, a system provided by McGraw Hill where students can submit homework, take exams and track their grades. But the code to access the program cost $ 120—a big sum for Harper, who had already put down $ 450 for textbooks, and had rent day approaching.F) She decided to wait for her next work-study paycheck, which was typically $ 150- $ 200, topay for the code. She knew that her chemistry grade may take a dive as a result. "It's a balancing act," she said. "Can I really afford these access codes now?" She didn't hand in her first two assignments for chemistry, which started her out in the class with a failing grade.G) The access codes may be another financial headache for students, but for textbook businesses,they're the future. McGraw Hill, which controls 21% of the higher education market, reported in March that its digital content sales exceeded print sales for the first time in 2015. The company said that 45% of its $ 140 million revenue in 2015 "was derived from digital products."H) A Pearson spokesperson told BuzzFeed News that "digital materials are less expensive and agood investment" that offer new features, like audio texts, personalized knowledge checks and expert videos. Its digital course materials save students up to 60% compared to traditional printed textbooks, the company added. McGraw Hill didn't respond to a request for comment, but its CEO David Levin told the Financial Times in August that "in higher education, the era of the printed textbook is now over."I) The textbook industry insists the online systems represent a better deal for students. "Thesedigital products aren't just mechanisms for students to submit homework, they offer all kinds of features," David Anderson, the executive director of higher education with the Association of American Publishers, told BuzzFeed News. "It helps students understand in a way that you can't do with print homework assignments."J)David Hunt, an associate professor in sociology at Augusta University, which has rolled out digital textbooks across its math and psychology departments, told BuzzFeed News that he understands the utility of using systems that require access codes. But he doesn't require his students to buy access to a learning program that controls the class assignments. "I try to make things as inexpensive as possible," said Hunt, who uses free digital textbooks for his classes but designs his own curriculum. "The online systems may make my life a lot easier but I feel like I'm giving up control. The discussions are the things where my expertise can benefit the students most."K) A 20-year-old junior at Georgia Southern University told BuzzFeed News that she normally spends $ 500-$ 600 on access codes for class. In one case, the professor didn't require students to buy a textbook, just an access code to turn in homework. This year she said she spent $ 900 on access codes to books and programs. "That's two months of rent," she said. "You can't sell any of it back. With a traditional textbook you can sell it for $ 30 - $ 50 and that helps to pay for your new semester's books. With an access code, you're out of that money. "L) Benjamin Wolverton, a 19-year-old student at the University of South Carolina, told BuzzFeed News that "it's ridiculous that after paying tens of thousands in tuition we have to pay for all these access codes to do our homework." Many of the access codes he's purchased have been required simply to complete homework or quizzes. "Often it's only 10% of your grade in class." he said. "You're paying so much money for something that hardly affects your grade—but if you didn't have it, it would affect your grades enough. It would be bad to start out at a B or C." Wolverton said he spent $ 500 on access codes for digital books and programs this semester.M) Harper, a poultry (家禽) science major, is taking chemistry again this year and had to buy a new access code to hand in her homework. She rented her economics and statistics textbooks for about $ 20 each. But her access codes for homework, which can't be rented or bought second-hand, were her most expensive purchases: $ 120 and $ 85.N) She still remembers the sting of her first experience skipping an assignment due to the high prices. "We don't really have a missed assignment policy," she said. "If you miss it, you just miss it. I just got zeros on a couple of first assignments. I managed to pull everything back up.But as a scared freshman looking at their grades, it's not fun."36. A student's yearly expenses on access codes may amount to their rent for two months.37. The online access codes may be seen as a way to tie the students to the digital system.38. If a student takes a course again, they may have to buy a new access code to submit theirassignments.39. McGraw Hill accounts for over one-fifth of the market share of college textbooks.40. Many traditional textbook publishers are now offering online digital products, which theybelieve will be the future of the publishing business.41. One student complained that they now had to pay for access codes in addition to the hightuition.42. Digital materials can cost students less than half the price of traditional printed booksaccording to a publisher.43. One student decided not to buy her access code until she received the pay for her part-time job.44. Online systems may deprive teachers of opportunities to make the best use of their expertisefor their students.45. Digital access codes are criticized because they are profit-driven just like the textbookbusiness.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) andD). You should decide on the best choice and mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet2with a single line through the centre.Passage OneQuestions 46 and 50 are based on the following passage.Passage OneQuestions 46 to 50 are based on the following passage.Losing your ability to think and remember is pretty scary. We know the risk of dementia (痴呆症) increases with age. But if you have memory slips, you probably needn't worry. There are pretty clear differences between signs of dementia and age-related memory loss.After age 50, it's quite common to have trouble remembering the names of people, places and things quickly, says Dr. Kirk Daffner of Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston.The brain ages just like the rest of the body. Certain parts shrink, especially areas in the brain that are important to learning, memory and planning. Changes in brain cells can affect communication between different regions of the brain. And blood flow can be reduced as blood vessels narrow.Forgetting the name of an actor in a favorite movie, for example, is nothing to worry about. But if you forget the plot of the movie or don't remember even seeing it, that's far more concerning, Daffner says.When you forget entire experiences, he says, that's "a red flag that something more serious may be involved." Forgetting how to operate a familiar object like a microwave oven, or forgetting how to drive to the house of a friend you've visited many times before can also be signs of something going wrong.But even then, Daffner says, people shouldn't panic. There are many things that can cause confusion and memory loss, including health problems like temporary stoppage of breathing during sleep, high blood pressure, or depression, as well as medications (药物) like antidepressants.You don't have to figure this out on your own. Daffner suggests going to your doctor to check on medications, health problems and other issues that could be affecting memory. And the best defense against memory loss is to try to prevent it by building up your brain's cognitive (认知的) reserve, Daffner says."Read books, go to movies, take on new hobbies or activities that force one to think in novel ways," he says. In other words, keep your brain busy and working. And also get physically active, because exercise is a known brain booster.46.Why does the author say that one needn't be concerned about memory slips?A.Not all of them are symptoms of dementia.B.They occur only among certain groups of people.C.Not all of them are related to one's age.D.They are quite common among fifty-year-olds.47.What happens as we become aged according to the passage?A.Our interaction skills deteriorate.B.Some parts of our brain stop functioning.munication within our brain weakens.D.Our whole brain starts shrinking.48.Which memory-related symptom should people take seriously?A.Totally forgetting how to do one's daily routines.B.Inability to recall details of one's life experiences.C.Failure to remember the names of movies or actors.D.Occasionally confusing the addresses of one's friends.49.What should people do when signs of serious memory loss show up?A.Check the brain's cognitive reserve.B.Stop medications affecting memory.C.Turn to a professional for assistance.D.Exercise to improve their well-being.50.What is Dr. Daffner's advice for combating memory loss?A.Having regular physical and mental checkups.B.Taking medicine that helps boost one's brain.C.Engaging in known memory repair activities.D.Staying active both physically and mentally.Passage TwoPassage TwoQuestions 51 to 55 are based on the following passage.A letter written by Charles Darwin in 1875 has been returned to the Smithsonian Institution Archives (档案馆) by the FBI after being stolen twice."We realized in the mid-1970s that it was missing," says Effie Kapsalis, head of the Smithsonian Insitution Archives. "It was noted as missing and likely taken by an intern (实习生), from what the FBI is telling us. Word got out that it was missing when someone asked to see the letter for research purposes," and the intern put the letter back. "The intern likely took the letter again once nobody was watching it."Decades passed. Finally, the FBI received a tip that the stolen document was located very close to Washington, D.C. Their art crime team recovered the letter but were unable to press charges because the time of limitations had ended. The FBI worked closely with the Archives to determine that the letter was both authentic and definitely Smithsonian's property.The letter was written by Darwin to thank an American geologist, Dr. Ferdinand Vandeveer Hayden, for sending him copies of his research into the geology of the region that would become Yellowstone National Park.The letter is in fairly good condition, in spite of being out of the care of trained museum staff for so long. "It was luckily in good shape," says Kapsalis, "and we just have to do some minor things in order to be able to unfold it. It has some glue on it that has colored it slightly, but nothing that will prevent us from using it. After it is repaired, we will take digital photos of it and that will be available online. One of our goals is to get items of high research value or interest to the public online."It would now be difficult for an intern, visitor or a thief to steal a document like this. "Archiving practices have changed greatly since the 1970s," says Kapsalis, "and we keep our high value documents in a safe that I don't even have access to."51.What happened to Darwin's letter in the 1970s?A.It was recovered by the FBI.B.It was stolen more than once.C.It was put in the archives for research purposes.D.It was purchased by the Smithsonian Archives.52.What did the FBI do after the recovery of the letter?A.They proved its authenticity.B.They kept it in a special safe.C.They arrested the suspect immediately.D.They pressed criminal charges in vain.53.What is Darwin's letter about?A.The evolution of Yellowstone National Park.B.His cooperation with an American geologist.C.Some geological evidence supporting his theory.D.His acknowledgement of help from a professional.54.What will the Smithsonian Institution Archives do with the letter according to Kapsalis?A.Reserve it for research purposes only.B.Turn it into an object of high interest.C.Keep it a permanent secret.D.Make it available online.55.What has the past half century witnessed according to Kapsalis?A.Growing interest in rare art objects.B.Radical changes in archiving practices.C.Recovery of various missing documents.D.Increases in the value of museum exhibits.Part IV Translation (30 minutes)Directions:For this part, you are allowed 30minutes to translate a passage from Chinese into English. You should write your answer on Answer Sheet 2.过去,乘飞机出行对大多数中国人来说是难以想象的。
2018年6月英语四级真题答案及解析(卷一)
2018 年6 月大学英语四级考试真题答案与详解(第1 套)Part I Writing审题思路:这个话题贴近学生学习,比较容易入手。
通过审题可知,文章需要着重从两个方面展开,分别为阅读能力的重要性以及如何提高阅读能力。
其中,如何提高阅读能力应该分层次重点阐述。
另外,文章结尾需要总结全文,进一步强调方法的重要性。
全文翻译:阅读能力的重要性以及如何提高阅读能力作为获取原始材料最常使用的方式,阅读一直被认为是语言学习中最重要的部分之一。
它能够促进词汇的拓展、语法的提高以及社会和文化意识的积累。
这也正好解释了为什么应该高度重视阅读技能。
为了提高你的阅读能力,以下有几点建议。
首先,在开始阅读之前先快速浏览材料。
不管你的阅读目的是什么,用几分钟来整体把握文章的结构和呈现方式。
其次,当遇到不认识的词汇时先不要急于查词典。
相反,试着根据语境猜测词义。
最后同样重要的是,写一些句子来总结你读过的内容,因为这也是检验你是否完全读懂的一个方法。
总之,阅读有很大益处,可以帮助你更快、更全面地学习语言。
每一个语言学习者都可以按照上面提到的方法来提高自己的阅读技能。
Part II Listening ComprehensionSection ANews Report One(1)A message in a bottle sent out to sea by a New Hampshire man more than five decades ago was found 1,500 miles away and has been returned to his daughter. The long-lost message was discovered by Clint Buffington of Utah while he was vacationing. Buffington says he found a soda bottle half buried in the sand that “looked like it had been there since the beginning of time.”The note inside the bottle said, “Return to 419 Ocean Street and receive a reward of $150 from Richard and Tina Pierce, owners of the Beachcomber Motel.”The motel was owned by the parents of Paula Pierce in 1960. Her father had written the notes as a joke and had thrownit into the Atlantic Ocean. Buffington flew to New Hampshire to deliver that message to Pola Pierce. (2)She held up to her father’s promise, giving Buffington that reward. But the biggest reward is the message in a bottle finding its way back home.Questions 1 and 2 are based on the news report you have just heard.未听先知:预览两道题个选项,由return、bottled message 和history 等词可以初步判断,该新闻与归还漂流瓶里的便条有关。
2018年6月英语四级考试真题及答案第1套
2018 年 6 月英语四级考试真题及答案第 1 套PartIWriting (30 minutes )Directions: Forthispart, youareallowed 30minutes towriteashortessayontheimportanceofreadingabilityandhowtodevelopit.Youshouldwriteatleast 120 wordsbutnomorethan 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 thequestions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, youmust choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C)and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with asingle line through the centre.Questions 1 and 2 are based on the news report you have just heard.1. A ) The return of a bottled message to itsowner's daughter. B) A New Hampshire man'sjoke with friends on his wife.C) A father's message for hisdaughter. D) The history of acentury-old motel.2. A ) She wanted to show gratitude for his kindness.B) S he wanted to honor her father's promise.C) S he had been asked by her father to do so.D)S he was excited to see her father's handwriting.Questions 3 and 4 are based on the news report you have just heard.3.A) People were concerned about thenumber of bees. B) Several cases of Zikadisease had been identified. C) Twomillion bees were infected with disease.D) Zika virus had destroyed some bee farms.4.A) It apologized to its customers.B)I t was forced to kill its bees.C)I t lost a huge stock of bees.D)I t lost 2.5 million dollars.Questions 5 to 7 are based on the news report you have just heard.5. A) It stayed in the air for about two hours.B)I t took off and landed on a football field.C)I t proved to be of high commercial value.D)I t made a series of sharp turns in the sky.6. A) Engineering problems.B)T he air pollution it produced.C)I nadequate funding.D)T he opposition from the military.7. A) It uses the latest aviation technology.B)I t flies faster than a commercial jet.C)I t is a safer means of transportation.D)I t is more environmentally friendly.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 andthe 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 1with a single line through the centre.Questions 8 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.8.A) It seems adepressing topic. B) Itsounds quite alarming.C) It has little impact on ourdaily life. D) It is getting moreserious these days.9.A) The man doesn'tunderstand Spanish. B) Thewoman doesn't really likedancing. C) They don't wantsomething too noisy. D) Theycan't make it to the theatre intime.10.A) It would be more fun without Mr. Whitehead hosting. B) It has too many actsto hold the audience's attention. C) It is themost amusing show he has ever watched.D) It is a show inappropriate for a night of charity.11.A) Watch a comedy.B)G o and see the dance.C)B ook the tickets online.D)S ee a film with the man.Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.12.A) Most of her schoolmates areyounger than she is. B) She simply has noidea what school to transfer to. C) Thereare too many activities for her to copewith.D) She worries she won't fit in as a transfer student.13.A) Seek advice from senior students.B)P ick up some meaningful hobbies.C)P articipate in after-school activities.D)L ook into what the school offers.14.A) Give her help whenevershe needs it. B) Accept her as atransfer student.C) Find her accommodationon campus. D) Introduce herto her roommates.15.A) She has interestssimilar to Mr. Lee's. B) She hasbecome friends with Catherine. C)She has chosen the majorCatherine has. D) She has justtransferred to the college.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 thequestions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, youmust choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B),C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1with a single line through the centre.Questions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard.16.A) To investigate how being overweightimpacts on health. B) To find out whichphysical drive is the most powerful.C) To discover what most micelike to eat. D) To determinewhat feelings mice have.17.A) When they are hungry.B)W hen they are thirsty.C)W hen they smell food.D)W hen they want company.18. A) They search for food in groups.B) They are overweight when food is plenty.C)T hey prefer to be with other mice.D)T hey enjoy the company of other animals.Questions 19 to 21 are based on the passage you have just heard.19.A) Its construction startedbefore World War I. B) Itsconstruction cost more than $ 40billion.C) It is efficiently used fortransport. D) It is one ofthe best in the world.20.A) To improve transportation inthe countryside. B) To move troopsquickly from place to place.C) To enable people to travel at ahigher speed. D) To speed up thetransportation of goods.21.A) In the 1970s.B)I n the 1960s.C)I n the 1950s.D)I n the 1940s.Questions 22 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard.22.A) Chattingwhile driving. B)Messaging whiledriving. C) Drivingunder age.D) Speeding on highways.23.A) A gadget to hold a phone on thesteering wheel. B) A gadget to charge thephone in a car.C) A device to control the speed of a vehicle.D) A device to ensure people drive with both hands.24.A) The car keeps flashing its headlights.B)T he car slows down gradually to a halt.C)T hey are alerted with a light and a sound.D)T hey get a warning on theirsmart phone. 25. A) Installing acamera.B)U sing a connected app.C)C hecking their emails.D)K eeping a daily record.Part Ⅲ Reading Comprehension (40 minutes)Section ADirections: In this section, there is a passage with ten blanks. You are required to select oneword for each blank from a list of choices given in a word bankfollowing the passage. Read the passage through carefully beforemaking your choices. Each choice in the bank is identified by aletter. Please mark the corresponding letter for each item on AnswerSheet 2 with a single line through the centre. You may not use anyof the words in the bank more than once.An office tower on Miller Street in Manchester is completely covered insolar panels. They are used to create some of the energy used by theinsurance company inside. When the tower was first 26 in 1962, itwas covered with thin square stones. These small square stonesbecame a problem for the building and continued to fall off the facefor 40 years until a major renovation was 27 .During this renovationthe building's owners, CIS, 28 the solar panel company, Solarcentury.They agreed to cover the entire building in solar panels. In 2004, thecompleted CIS tower became Europe's largest 29 of vertical solarpanels. A vertical solar project on such a large 30has never beenrepeated since.Covering a skyscraper with solar panels had never been done before,and the CIS tower was chosen as one of the "10 best green energyprojects". For a long time after this renovation project, it was thetallest building in the United Kingdom, but it was 31 overtaken bythe Millbank Tower.Green buildings like this aren't 32 cost-efficient for the investor, butit does produce much less pollution than that caused by energy 33through fossil fuels. As solar panels get 34 , the world is likely to seemore skyscrapers covered in solar panels, collecting energy muchlike trees do. Imagine a world where building the tallest skyscraperwasn't a race of 35 , but rather one to collect the most solar energy.A)c heaper B) cleaner C) collection D) competed E) constructed F)consulted G) dimension H) discovered I) eventually J) height K)necessarily L) production M) range N) scale O) undertakenSection BDirections: In this section, you are going to read a passage with ten statements attached to it. Each statement contains information given inone of the paragraphs. Identify the paragraph from which theinformation is derived. You may choose a paragraph more than once.Each paragraph is marked with a letter. Answer the questions bymarking the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2.Some College Students Are Angry That They Have to Pay to Do Their HomeworkA) Digital learning systems now charge students for access codes needed to complete coursework, take quizzes, and turn in homework. As universities go digital, students are complaining of a new hit to their finances that's replacing —and sometimesjoining — expensive textbooks: pricey online access codes that are required to complete coursework and submit assignments.— give students B) The codes — which typically range in price from $ 80 to $ 155per courseonline access to systems developed by education companies like McGraw Hill and Pearson.These companies, which long reaped big profits as textbook publishers, have boasted that their new online offerings, when pushed to students through universities they partner with,represent the future of the industry.观念 ) of C) But critics say the digital access codes represent the same profit-seekingethos (the textbook business, and are even harder for students to opt out of. While they could oncebuy second-hand textbooks, or share copies with friends, the digital systems are essentiallyimpossible to avoid.D)"When we talk about the access code we see it as the new face ofthe textbook monopoly ( 垄断 ), a new way to lock students aroundthis system," said Ethan Senack, the higher education advocate forthe U.S. Public Interest Research Group, to BuzzFeed News. "Ratherthan $250 (for a print textbook) you're paying $ 120," said Senack."But because it's all digital it eliminates the used book market andeliminates any sharing and because homework and tests are throughan access code, it eliminates any ability to opt out."E)S arinaHarpet, a 19-year-old student at Virginia Tech, was faced with a tough dilemma when she first started college in 2015 — pay rent or pay to turn in herchemistry homework. She told BuzzFeed News that her freshman chemistryclass required her to use Connect, a system provided by McGraw Hill wherestudents can submit homework, take exams andtrack their grades. But the code to access the program cost $ 120 — a big sum for Harper, who had already put down $ 450 for textbooks, and had rent day approaching.F)S he decided to wait for her next work-study paycheck, which was typically $ 150- $ 200, to pay for the code. She knew that her chemistry grade may take a dive as a result. "It's a balancing act," she said. "Can I really afford these access codes now?" She didn't hand in her first two assignments for chemistry, which started her out in the class with a failing grade.G)T he access codes may be another financial headache for students, but for textbook businesses, they're the future.McGraw Hill, which controls 21% of the higher educationmarket, reported in March that its digital content sales exceeded print sales for the first time in 2015. The company said that 45% of its $ 140 million revenue in 2015 "was derived from digital products."H)A Pearson spokesperson told BuzzFeed News that "digital materials are less expensive and a good investment" that offer new features, like audio texts, personalized knowledge checks and expert videos. Its digital course materials save students up to 60% compared totraditional printed textbooks, the company added. McGraw Hilldidn't respond to a request for comment, but its CEO David Levintold the Financial Times in August that "in higher education, theera of the printed textbook is now over."I)T he textbook industry insists the online systems represent a betterdeal for students. "These digital products aren't just mechanisms forstudents to submit homework, they offer all kinds of features," DavidAnderson, the executive director of higher education with theAssociation of American Publishers, told BuzzFeed News. "It helpsstudents understand in a way that you can't do with print homework assignments."J)D avid Hunt, an associate professor in sociology at Augusta University, which has rolled outdigital textbooks across its math and psychology departments, toldBuzzFeed News that he understands the utility of using systems thatrequire access codes. But he doesn't require his students to buyaccess to a learning program that controls the class assignments. "Itry to make things as inexpensive as possible," said Hunt, who usesfree digital textbooks for his classes but designs his own curriculum."The online systems may make my life a lot easier but I feel like I'mgiving up control. The discussions are the things where my expertisecan benefit the students most."K)A 20-year-old junior at Georgia Southern University toldBuzzFeed News that she normally spends $ 500-$ 600 on accesscodes for class. In one case, the professor didn't require students tobuy a textbook, just an access code to turn in homework. This yearshe said she spent $ 900 on access codes to books and programs."That's two months of rent," she said. "You can't sell any of it back.With a traditional textbook you can sell it for $ 30 - $ 50 and thathelps to pay for your new semester's books. With an access code,you're out of that money. "L)B enjamin Wolverton, a 19-year-old student at the University ofSouth Carolina, told BuzzFeed News that "it's ridiculous that afterpaying tens of thousands in tuition we have to pay for all these accesscodes to do our homework." Many of the access codes he's purchasedhave been required simply to complete homework or quizzes. "Often it'sonly 10% of your grade in class." he said. "You're paying so muchmoney for something that hardly affects your grade — but if you didn'thave it, it would affect your grades enough. It would be bad to start outat a B or C." Wolverton said he spent $ 500 on access codes for digitalbooks and programs this semester.M)Harper, a poultry (家禽 ) science major, is taking chemistry again this year and had to buya new access code to hand in her homework. She rented hereconomics and statistics textbooks for about $ 20 each. But heraccess codes for homework, which can't be rented or bought second-hand, were her most expensive purchases: $ 120 and $ 85.N)S he still remembers the sting of her first experience skipping anassignment due to the high prices. "We don't really have a missedassignment policy," she said. "If you miss it, you just miss it. I justgot zeros on a couple of first assignments. I managed to pulleverythingback up. But as a scared freshman looking at their grades, it's not fun."36. A student's yearly expenses on access codes may amount to their rent for twomonths.37.The online access codes may be seen as a way to tie the students to the digitalsystem.38.If a student takes a course again, they may have to buy anew access code to submit their assignments.39.McGraw Hill accounts for over one-fifth of the market share of college textbooks.40.Many traditional textbook publishers are now offering onlinedigital products, which they believe will be the future of thepublishing business.41.One student complained that they now had to pay for access codes in addition tothe hightuition.42.Digital materials can cost students less than half the priceof traditional printed books according to a publisher.43.One student decided not to buy her access code until shereceived the pay for her part-time job.44.Online systems may deprive teachers of opportunities tomake the best use of their expertise for their students.45.Digital access codes are criticized because they are profit-driven just like the textbook business.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)a nd D). You should decide on the best choice and mark thecorresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 with a single linethrough the centre.Passage OneQuestions 46 and 50 are based on the following passage.痴Losing your ability to think and remember is pretty scary. We know the risk of dementia (呆症 ) increases with age. But if you have memory slips, you probably needn'tworry. Thereare pretty clear differences between signs of dementia and age-related memoryloss.After age 50, it's quite common to have trouble remembering the names of people, placesand things quickly, says Dr. Kirk Daffner of Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston.The brain ages just like the rest of the body. Certain parts shrink, especiallyareas in thebrain that are important to learning, memory and planning. Changes in braincells can affectcommunication between different regions of the brain. And blood flow can bereduced asblood vessels narrow.Forgetting the name of an actor in a favorite movie, for example, is nothing toworry about.But if you forget the plot of the movie or don't remember evenseeing it, that's far more concerning, Daffner says.When you forget entire experiences, he says, that's "a red flag thatsomething more serious may be involved." Forgetting how to operatea familiar object like a microwave oven, or forgetting how to drive tothe house of a friend you've visited many times before can also besigns of something going wrong.But even then, Daffner says, people shouldn't panic. There are manythings that can cause confusion and memory loss, including healthproblems like temporary stoppage of breathingduring sleep, high blood pressure, or depression, as well as medications ( 药物 ) like antidepressants.You don't have to figure this out on your own. Daffner suggests goingto your doctor to check on medications, health problems and otherissues that could be affecting memory. And the best defense againstmemory loss is to try to prevent it by building up your brain'scognitive ( 认知的 ) reserve, Daffner says."Read books, go to movies, take on new hobbies or activities thatforce one to think in novel ways," he says. In other words, keep yourbrain busy and working. And also get physically active, becauseexercise is a known brain booster.46.Why does the author say that one needn't beconcerned about memory slips? A) Not all of them aresymptoms of dementia.B) They occur only among certaingroups of people. C) Not all of them arerelated to one's age.D) They are quite common among fifty-year-olds.47.What happens as we become aged according to the passage?A)O ur interaction skills deteriorate.B)S ome parts of our brain stop functioning.C)C ommunication within our brain weakens.D)O ur whole brain starts shrinking.48.Which memory-related symptom shouldpeople take seriously? A) Totally forgetting how todo one's daily routines.B) Inability to recall details of one's lifeexperiences. C) Failure to remember thenames of movies or actors. D) Occasionallyconfusing the addresses of one's friends.49.What should people do when signs of seriousmemory loss show up? A) Check the brain's cognitivereserve.B) Stop medications affectingmemory. C) Turn to aprofessional for assistance. D)Exercise to improve theirwell-being.50.What is Dr. Daffner's advice for combating memory loss?A)H aving regular physical and mental checkups.B)T aking medicine that helps boost one's brain.C)E ngaging in known memory repair activities.D)S taying active both physically and mentally.Passage TwoQuestions 51 to 55 are based on the following passage.A letter written by Charles Darwin in 1875 has been returned tothe Smithsonian Institution Archives ( 档案馆 ) by the FBI afterbeing stolen twice."We realized in the mid-1970s that it was missing," says Effie Kapsalis, head of the Smithsonian Insitution Archives. "It was noted as missing and likely taken by an intern ( 实习生 ), from what the FBI is telling us. Word got out that it was missing when someone askedto see the letter for research purposes," and the intern put the letterback. "The intern likely took the letter again once nobody waswatching it."Decades passed. Finally, the FBI received a tip that the stolendocument was located very close to Washington, D.C. Their art crimeteam recovered the letter but were unable to press charges becausethe time of limitations had ended. The FBI worked closely with theArchives to determine that the letter was both authentic anddefinitely Smithsonian's property.The letter was written by Darwin to thank an American geologist,Dr. Ferdinand Vandeveer Hayden, for sending him copies of hisresearch into the geology of the region that would becomeYellowstone National Park.The letter is in fairly good condition, in spite of being out of the careof trained museum staff for so long. "It was luckily in good shape,"says Kapsalis, "and we just have to do some minor things in order tobe able to unfold it. It has some glue on it that has colored it slightly,but nothing that will prevent us from using it. After it is repaired, wewill take digital photos of it and that will be available online. One ofour goals is to get items of high research value or interest to thepublic online."It would now be difficult for an intern, visitor or a thief to steal a document like this. "Archiving practices have changed greatly since the 1970s," saysKapsalis, "and we keep our high value documents in a safe that Idon't even have access to."51.What happened to Darwin'sletter in the 1970s? A) It wasrecovered by the FBI.B) It was stolen more than once.C) It was put in the archives forresearch purposes. D) It waspurchased by the SmithsonianArchives.52.What did the FBI do after therecovery of the letter? A) They proved itsauthenticity.B)T hey kept it in a special safe.C)T hey arrested the suspect immediately.D)T hey pressed criminalcharges in vain. 53. What isDarwin's letter about?A)T he evolution of Yellowstone National Park.B)H is cooperation with an American geologist.C)S ome geological evidence supporting his theory.D)H is acknowledgement of help from a professional.54. What will the Smithsonian Institution Archives do with the letter according to Kapsalis?A)R eserve it for research purposes only.B)T urn it into an object of high interest.C)K eep it a permanent secret.D)M ake it available online.55.What has the past half century witnessedaccording to Kapsalis? A) Growing interest in rareart objects.B) Radical changes in archivingpractices. C) Recovery of variousmissing documents. D) Increasesin the value of museum exhibits.Part IV Translation (30 minutes )Directions: Forthispart, youareallowed 30English. YoushouldwriteyouransweronAnswerSh eet 2. minutestotranslateapassagefromChineseinto过去,乘飞机出行对大多数中国人来说是难以想象的。
2018年6月英语四级考试真题试卷+答案 (3套全含答案)
第一套Part I. Writing (30 minutes)Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay on the importance of reading ability and how to develop it. You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.Part II Listening Comprehension (25 minutes) (听力音频MP3文件在压缩包里啦)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) The return of a bottled message to its owner's daughter.B) A New Hampshire man's joke with friends on his wife.C) A father's message for his daughter.D) The history of a century-old motel.2. A) She wanted to show gratitude for his kindness.B) She wanted to honor her father's promise.C) She had been asked by her father to do so.D) She was excited to see her father's handwriting.Questions 3 and 4 are based on the news report you have just heard.3. A) People were concerned about the number of bees.B) Several cases of Zika disease had been identified.C) Two million bees were infected with disease.D) Zika virus had destroyed some bee farms.4. A) It apologized to its customers.B) It was forced to kill its bees.C) It lost a huge stock of bees.D) It lost 2.5 million dollars.Questions 5 to 7 are based on the news report you have just heard.5. A) It stayed in the air for about two hours.B) It took off and landed on a football field.C) It proved to be of high commercial value.D) It made a series of sharp turns in the sky.6. A) Engineering problems.B) The air pollution it produced.C) Inadequate funding.D) The opposition from the military.7. A) It uses the latest aviation technology.B) It flies faster than a commercial jet.C) It is a safer means of transportation.D) It is more environmentally friendly.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) It seems a depressing topic.B) It sounds quite alarming.C) It has little impact on our daily life.D) It is getting more serious these days.9. A) The man doesn't understand Spanish.B) The woman doesn't really like dancing.C) They don't want something too noisy.D) They can't make it to the theatre in time.10. A) It would be more fun without Mr. Whitehead hosting.B) It has too many acts to hold the audience's attention.C) It is the most amusing show he has ever watched.D) It is a show inappropriate for a night of charity.11. A) Watch a comedy.B) Go and see the dance.C) Book the tickets online.D) See a film with the man.Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.12. A) Most of her schoolmates are younger than she is.B) She simply has no idea what school to transfer to.C) There are too many activities for her to cope with.D) She worries she won't fit in as a transfer student.13. A) Seek advice from senior students.B) Pick up some meaningful hobbies.C) Participate in after-school activities.D) Look into what the school offers.14. A) Give her help whenever she needs it.B) Accept her as a transfer student.C) Find her accommodation on campus.D) Introduce her to her roommates.15. A) She has interests similar to Mr. Lee's.B) She has become friends with Catherine.C) She has chosen the major Catherine has.D) She has just transferred to the college.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 investigate how being overweight impacts on health.B) To find out which physical drive is the most powerful.C) To discover what most mice like to eat.D) To determine what feelings mice have.17. A) When they are hungry.B) When they are thirsty.C) When they smell food.D) When they want company.18. A) They search for food in groups.B) They are overweight when food is plenty.C) They prefer to be with other mice.D) They enjoy the company of other animals.Questions 19 to 21 are based on the passage you have just heard.19. A) Its construction started before World War I.B) Its construction cost more than $ 40 billion.C) It is efficiently used for transport.D) It is one of the best in the world.20. A) To improve transportation in the countryside.B) To move troops quickly from place to place.C) To enable people to travel at a higher speed.D) To speed up the transportation of goods.21. A) In the 1970s.B) In the 1960s.C) In the 1950s.D) In the 1940s.Questions 22 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard.22. A) Chatting while driving.B) Messaging while driving.C) Driving under age.D) Speeding on highways.23. A) A gadget to hold a phone on the steering wheel.B) A gadget to charge the phone in a car.C) A device to control the speed of a vehicle.D) A device to ensure people drive with both hands.24. A) The car keeps flashing its headlights.B) The car slows down gradually to a halt.C) They are alerted with a light and a sound.D) They get a warning on their smart phone.25. A) Installing a camera.B) Using a connected app.C) Checking their emails.D) Keeping a daily record.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 2 with a single line through the centre. You may not use any of the words in the bank more than once.An office tower on Miller Street in Manchester is completely covered in solar panels. They are used to create some of the energy used by the insurance company inside. When the tower was first 26 in 1962, it was covered with thin square stones. These small square stones became a problem for the building and continued to fall off the face for 40 years until a major renovation was 27 . During this renovation the building's owners, CIS, 28 the solar panel company, Solarcentury. They agreed to cover the entire building in solar panels. In 2004, the completed CIS tower became Europe's largest 29 of vertical solar panels. A vertical solar project on such a large 30 has never been repeated since.Covering a skyscraper with solar panels had never been done before, and the CIS tower was chosen as one of the "10 best green energy projects". For a long time after this renovation project, it was the tallest building in the United Kingdom, but it was 31 overtaken by the Millbank Tower.Green buildings like this aren't 32 cost-efficient for the investor, but it does produce much less pollution than that caused by energy 33 through fossil fuels. As solar panels get 34 , the world is likely to see more skyscrapers covered in solar panels, collecting energy much like trees do. Imagine a world where building the tallest skyscraper wasn't a race of 35 , but rather one to collect the most solar energy.A) cheaper B) cleaner C) collection D) competed E) constructed F) consulted G) dimension H) discovered I) eventually J) height K) necessarily L) production M) range N) scale O) undertakenSection 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.Some College Students Are Angry That They Have to Pay to Do Their HomeworkA) Digital learning systems now charge students for access codes needed to complete coursework, take quizzes, and turn in homework. As universities go digital, students are complaining of a new hit to their finances that's replacing—and sometimes joining—expensive textbooks: pricey online access codes that are required to complete coursework and submit assignments.B) The codes—which typically range in price from $ 80 to $ 155 per course—give students online access to systems developed by education companies like McGraw Hill and Pearson. These companies, which long reaped big profits as textbook publishers, have boasted that their new online offerings, when pushed to students through universities they partner with, represent the future of the industry.C) But critics say the digital access codes represent the same profit-seeking ethos (观念) of the textbook business, and are even harder for students to opt out of. While they could once buy second-hand textbooks, or share copies with friends, the digital systems are essentially impossible to avoid.D) "When we talk about the access code we see it as the new face of the textbook monopoly (垄断), a new way to lock students around this system," said Ethan Senack, the higher education advocate for the U.S. Public Interest Research Group, to BuzzFeed News. "Rather than $250 (for a print textbook) you're paying $ 120," said Senack. "But because it's all digital it eliminates the used book market and eliminates any sharing and because homework and tests are through an access code, it eliminates any ability to opt out."E) Sarina Harpet, a 19-year-old student at Virginia Tech, was faced with a tough dilemma when she first started college in 2015—pay rent or pay to turn in her chemistry homework. She told BuzzFeed News that her freshman chemistry class required her to use Connect, asystem provided by McGraw Hill where students can submit homework, take exams and track their grades. But the code to access the program cost $ 120—a big sum for Harper, who had already put down $ 450 for textbooks, and had rent day approaching.F) She decided to wait for her next work-study paycheck, which was typically $ 150- $ 200, to pay for the code. She knew that her chemistry grade may take a dive as a result. "It's a balancing act," she said. "Can I really afford these access codes now?" She didn't hand in her first two assignments for chemistry, which started her out in the class with a failing grade. G) The access codes may be another financial headache for students, but for textbook businesses, they're the future. McGraw Hill, which controls 21% of the higher education market, reported in March that its digital content sales exceeded print sales for the first time in 2015. The company said that 45% of its $ 140 million revenue in 2015 "was derived from digital products."H) A Pearson spokesperson told BuzzFeed News that "digital materials are less expensive and a good investment" that offer new features, like audio texts, personalized knowledge checks and expert videos. Its digital course materials save students up to 60% compared to traditional printed textbooks, the company added. McGraw Hill didn't respond to a request for comment, but its CEO David Levin told the Financial Times in August that "in higher education, the era of the printed textbook is now over."I) The textbook industry insists the online systems represent a better deal for students. "These digital products aren't just mechanisms for students to submit homework, they offer all kinds of features," David Anderson, the executive director of higher education with the Association of American Publishers, told BuzzFeed News. "It helps students understand in a way that you can't do with print homework assignments."J) David Hunt, an associate professor in sociology at Augusta University, which has rolled out digital textbooks across its math and psychology departments, told BuzzFeed News that he understands the utility of using systems that require access codes. But he doesn't require his students to buy access to a learning program that controls the class assignments. "I try to make things as inexpensive as possible," said Hunt, who uses free digital textbooks for his classes but designs his own curriculum. "The online systems may make my life a lot easier but I feel like I'm giving up control. The discussions are the things where my expertise can benefit the students most."K) A 20-year-old junior at Georgia Southern University told BuzzFeed News that she normally spends $ 500-$ 600 on access codes for class. In one case, the professor didn't require students to buy a textbook, just an access code to turn in homework. This year she said she spent $ 900 on access codes to books and programs. "That's two months of rent," she said. "You can't sell any of it back. With a traditional textbook you can sell it for $ 30 - $ 50 and that helps to pay for your new semester's books. With an access code, you're out of that money. "L) Benjamin Wolverton, a 19-year-old student at the University of South Carolina, told BuzzFeed News that "it's ridiculous that after paying tens of thousands in tuition we have to pay for all these access codes to do our homework." Many of the access codes he's purchased have been required simply to complete homework or quizzes. "Often it's only 10% of your grade in class." he said. "You're paying so much money for something that hardly affects your grade—but if you didn't have it, it would affect your grades enough. It would be bad to startout at a B or C." Wolverton said he spent $ 500 on access codes for digital books and programs this semester.M) Harper, a poultry (家禽) science major, is taking chemistry again this year and had to buy a new access code to hand in her homework. She rented her economics and statistics textbooks for about $ 20 each. But her access codes for homework, which can't be rented or bought second-hand, were her most expensive purchases: $ 120 and $ 85.N) She still remembers the sting of her first experience skipping an assignment due to the high prices. "We don't really have a missed assignment policy," she said. "If you miss it, you just miss it. I just got zeros on a couple of first assignments. I managed to pull everything back up. But as a scared freshman looking at their grades, it's not fun."36. A student's yearly expenses on access codes may amount to their rent for two months.37. The online access codes may be seen as a way to tie the students to the digital system.38. If a student takes a course again, they may have to buy a new access code to submit their assignments.39. McGraw Hill accounts for over one-fifth of the market share of college textbooks.40. Many traditional textbook publishers are now offering online digital products, which they believe will be the future of the publishing business.41. One student complained that they now had to pay for access codes in addition to the high tuition.42. Digital materials can cost students less than half the price of traditional printed books according to a publisher.43. One student decided not to buy her access code until she received the pay for her part-time job.44. Online systems may deprive teachers of opportunities to make the best use of their expertise for their students.45. Digital access codes are criticized because they are profit-driven just like the textbook business.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 and 50 are based on the following passage.Losing your ability to think and remember is pretty scary. We know the risk of dementia (痴呆症) increases with age. But if you have memory slips, you probably needn't worry. There are pretty clear differences between signs of dementia and age-related memory loss.After age 50, it's quite common to have trouble remembering the names of people, places and things quickly, says Dr. Kirk Daffner of Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston.The brain ages just like the rest of the body. Certain parts shrink, especially areas in the brain that are important to learning, memory and planning. Changes in brain cells can affect communication between different regions of the brain. And blood flow can be reduced as blood vessels narrow.Forgetting the name of an actor in a favorite movie, for example, is nothing to worry about. But if you forget the plot of the movie or don't remember even seeing it, that's far more concerning, Daffner says.When you forget entire experiences, he says, that's "a red flag that something more serious may be involved." Forgetting how to operate a familiar object like a microwave oven, or forgetting how to drive to the house of a friend you've visited many times before can also be signs of something going wrong.But even then, Daffner says, people shouldn't panic. There are many things that can cause confusion and memory loss, including health problems like temporary stoppage of breathing during sleep, high blood pressure, or depression, as well as medications (药物) like antidepressants.You don't have to figure this out on your own. Daffner suggests going to your doctor to check on medications, health problems and other issues that could be affecting memory. And the best defense against memory loss is to try to prevent it by building up your brain's cognitive (认知的) reserve, Daffner says."Read books, go to movies, take on new hobbies or activities that force one to think in novel ways," he says. In other words, keep your brain busy and working. And also get physically active, because exercise is a known brain booster.46. Why does the author say that one needn't be concerned about memory slips?A) Not all of them are symptoms of dementia.B) They occur only among certain groups of people.C) Not all of them are related to one's age.D) They are quite common among fifty-year-olds.47. What happens as we become aged according to the passage?A) Our interaction skills deteriorate.B) Some parts of our brain stop functioning.C) Communication within our brain weakens.D) Our whole brain starts shrinking.48. Which memory-related symptom should people take seriously?A) Totally forgetting how to do one's daily routines.B) Inability to recall details of one's life experiences.C) Failure to remember the names of movies or actors.D) Occasionally confusing the addresses of one's friends.49. What should people do when signs of serious memory loss show up?A) Check the brain's cognitive reserve.B) Stop medications affecting memory.C) Turn to a professional for assistance.D) Exercise to improve their well-being.50. What is Dr. Daffner's advice for combating memory loss?A) Having regular physical and mental checkups.B) Taking medicine that helps boost one's brain.C) Engaging in known memory repair activities.D) Staying active both physically and mentally.Passage TwoQuestions 51 to 55 are based on the following passage.A letter written by Charles Darwin in 1875 has been returned to the Smithsonian Institution Archives (档案馆) by the FBI after being stolen twice."We realized in the mid-1970s that it was missing," says Effie Kapsalis, head of the Smithsonian Insitution Archives. "It was noted as missing and likely taken by an intern (实习生), from what the FBI is telling us. Word got out that it was missing when someone asked to see the letter for research purposes," and the intern put the letter back. "The intern likely took the letter again once nobody was watching it."Decades passed. Finally, the FBI received a tip that the stolen document was located very close to Washington, D.C. Their art crime team recovered the letter but were unable to press charges because the time of limitations had ended. The FBI worked closely with the Archives to determine that the letter was both authentic and definitely Smithsonian's property.The letter was written by Darwin to thank an American geologist, Dr. Ferdinand Vandeveer Hayden, for sending him copies of his research into the geology of the region that would become Yellowstone National Park.The letter is in fairly good condition, in spite of being out of the care of trained museum staff for so long. "It was luckily in good shape," says Kapsalis, "and we just have to do some minor things in order to be able to unfold it. It has some glue on it that has colored it slightly, but nothing that will prevent us from using it. After it is repaired, we will take digital photos of it and that will be available online. One of our goals is to get items of high research value or interest to the public online."It would now be difficult for an intern, visitor or a thief to steal a document like this. "Archiving practices have changed greatly since the 1970s," says Kapsalis, "and we keep our high value documents in a safe that I don't even have access to."51. What happened to Darwin's letter in the 1970s?A) It was recovered by the FBI.B) It was stolen more than once.C) It was put in the archives for research purposes.D) It was purchased by the Smithsonian Archives.52. What did the FBI do after the recovery of the letter?A) They proved its authenticity.B) They kept it in a special safe.C) They arrested the suspect immediately.D) They pressed criminal charges in vain.53. What is Darwin's letter about?A) The evolution of Yellowstone National Park.B) His cooperation with an American geologist.C) Some geological evidence supporting his theory.D) His acknowledgement of help from a professional.54. What will the Smithsonian Institution Archives do with the letter according to Kapsalis?A) Reserve it for research purposes only.B) Turn it into an object of high interest.C) Keep it a permanent secret.D) Make it available online.55. What has the past half century witnessed according to Kapsalis?A) Growing interest in rare art objects.B) Radical changes in archiving practices.C) Recovery of various missing documents.D) Increases in the value of museum exhibits.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.过去,乘飞机出行对大多数中国人来说是难以想象的。
2018年6月英语四级考试真题试卷附答案(完整版 第1套)
2018年6月大学英语四级真题(第1套)Part I Writing (30 minutes)Directions:For this part, you are allowed 30minutes to write a short essay on the importanceof reading ability and how to develop it.You should write at least 120 words but no more than180 words.________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Part II Listening Comprehension (25 minute s)Section ADirections: In this section, you will hear threenews reports. At the end of each news report, youwill hear two or three questions. Both the news report and the questions will be spoken onlyonce. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choicesmarked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sh eet 1 with a single line through the centre.Questions 1 and 2 are based on the news report you have just heard.1.A) The return of a bottled message to its owner's daughter.B) A New Hampshire man's joke with friends on his wife.C) A father's message for his daughter.D) The history of a century-old motel.2. A) She wanted to show gratitude for his kindness.B) She wanted to honor her father's promise.C) She had been asked by her father to do so.D) She was excited to see her father's handwriting.Questions 3 and 4 are based on the news report you have just heard.3. A) People were concerned about the number of bees.B) Several cases of Zika disease had been identified.C) Two million bees were infected with disease.D) Zika virus had destroyed some bee farms.4. A) It apologized to its customers.B) It was forced to kill its bees.C) It lost a huge stock of bees.D) It lost 2.5 million dollars.Questions 5 to 7 are based on the news report you have just heard.5. A) It stayed in the air for about two hours.B) It took off and landed on a football field.C) It proved to be of high commercial value.D) It made a series of sharp turns in the sky.6. A) Engineering problems.B) The air pollution it produced.C) Inadequate funding.D) The opposition from the military.7. A) It uses the latest aviation technology.B) It flies faster than a commercial jet.C) It is a safer means of transportation.D) It is more environmentally friendly.Section BDirections:In this section, you will hear two long conversations. At the end of eachconversation, you will hear four questions. Both the conversation and the q uestions will bespoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choo se the best answer from the fourchoices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on A nswer Sheet 1with a single line through the centre.Questions 8 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.8. A) It seems a depressing topic.B) It sounds quite alarming.C) It has little impact on our daily life.D) It is getting more serious these days.9. A) The man doesn't understand Spanish.B) The woman doesn't really like dancing.C) They don't want something too noisy.D) They can't make it to the theatre in time.10. A) It would be more fun without Mr. Whitehead hosting.B) It has too many acts to hold the audience's attention.C) It is the most amusing show he has ever watched.D) It is a show inappropriate for a night of charity.11. A) Watch a comedy.B) Go and see the dance.C) Book the tickets online.D) See a film with the man.Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.12. A) Most of her schoolmates are younger than she is.B) She simply has no idea what school to transfer to.C) There are too many activities for her to cope with.D) She worries she won't fit in as a transfer student.13. A) Seek advice from senior students.B) Pick up some meaningful hobbies.C) Participate in after-school activities.D) Look into what the school offers.14. A) Give her help whenever she needs it.B) Accept her as a transfer student.C) Find her accommodation on campus.D) Introduce her to her roommates.15. A) She has interests similar to Mr. Lee's.B) She has become friends with Catherine.C) She has chosen the major Catherine has.D) She has just transferred to the college.Section CDirections:In this section, you will hear three passages. At the end of each passage, you willhear 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 answe r from the four choices marked A),B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1with a single line through the centre. Questions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard.16. A) To investigate how being overweight impacts on health.B) To find out which physical drive is the most powerful.C) To discover what most mice like to eat.D) To determine what feelings mice have.17. A) When they are hungry.B) When they are thirsty.C) When they smell food.D) When they want company.18. A) They search for food in groups.B) They are overweight when food is plenty.C) They prefer to be with other mice.D) They enjoy the company of other animals.Questions 19 to 21 are based on the passage you have just heard.19. A) Its construction started before World War I.B) Its construction cost more than $ 40 billion.C) It is efficiently used for transport.D) It is one of the best in the world.20. A) To improve transportation in the countryside.B) To move troops quickly from place to place.C) To enable people to travel at a higher speed.D) To speed up the transportation of goods.21. A) In the 1970s.B) In the 1960s.C) In the 1950s.D) In the 1940s.Questions 22 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard.22. A) Chatting while driving.B) Messaging while driving.C) Driving under age.D) Speeding on highways.23. A) A gadget to hold a phone on the steering wheel.B) A gadget to charge the phone in a car.C) A device to control the speed of a vehicle.D) A device to ensure people drive with both hands.24. A) The car keeps flashing its headlights.B) The car slows down gradually to a halt.C) They are alerted with a light and a sound.D) They get a warning on their smart phone.25. A) Installing a camera.B) Using a connected app.C) Checking their emails.D) Keeping a daily recordPart Ⅲ Reading Comprehension (40 minutes )Section ADirections:In this section, there is a passage with10 blanks. You are requir ed 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 ba nk is identifiedby a letter. Please mark the corresponding letter for each item on Answer Sheet 2 with asingle line through the centre. You may not use any of the words in the bank more than once.An office tower on Miller Street in Manchester is completely covered in solar panels. They are used to create some of the energy used by the insurance company inside. When the tower was first __26__ in 1962, it was covered with thin square stones. These small square stones became a problem for the building and continued to fall off the face for 40 years until a major renovation was __27__ . During this renovation the building's owners, CIS, __28__ the solar panel company, Solar century. They agreed to cover the entire building in solar panels. In 2004, the completed CIS tower became Europe's largest __29__ of vertical solar panels. A vertical solar project on such a large __30__ has never been repeated since.Covering a skyscraper with solar panels had never been done before, and the CIS tower was chosen as one of the "10 best green energy projects". For a long time after this renovation project, it was the tallest building in the United Kingdom, but it was __31__ overtaken by the Mill bank Tower.Green buildings like this aren't __32__ cost-efficient for the investor, but it does produce much less pollution than that caused by energy __33__ through fossil fuels. As solar panels get __34__ , the world is likely to see more skyscrapers covered in solar panels, collecting energy much like trees do. Imagine a world where building the tallest skyscraper wasn't a race of __35__ , but rather one to collect the most solar energy.A)cheaper B) cleaner C) collection D) competed E) constructed F) consult edG)dimension H) discovered I) eventually J) height K) necessarily L) productionM) range N)scale O) undertakenSection BDirections:In this section, you are going to read a passage with ten st atements attached toit. Each statement contains information given in one of the paragraphs. Id entify theparagraph from which the information is derived. You may choose a paragraph more thanonce. Each paragraph is marked with a letter. Answer the questions by mar king the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2.Some College Students Are Angry That They Have to Pay to Do Their HomeworkA) Digital learning systems now charge students for access codes needed to complete coursework,take quizzes, and turn in homework. As universities go digital, students are complaining of a new hit to their finances that's replacing—and sometimes joining—expensive textbooks: pricey online access codes that are required to complete coursework and submit assignments.B) The codes—which typically range in price from $ 80 to $ 155 per course—give students onlineaccess to systems developed by education companies like McGraw Hill and Pearson. These companies, which long reaped big profits as textbook publishers, have boasted that theirnew online offerings, when pushed to students through universities they partner with, represent the future of the industry.C) But critics say the digital access codes represent the same profit-seeking ethos (观念)of the textbook business, and are even harder for students to opt out of. While they could once buy second-hand textbooks, or share copies with friends, the digital systems are essentially impossible to avoid.D) "When we talk about the access code we see it as the new face of the textbook monopoly (垄断), a new way to lock students around this system," said Ethan Senack, the higher education advocate for the U.S. Public Interest Research Group, to BuzzFeed News. "Rather than $250 (for a print textbook) you're paying $ 120," said Senack. "But because it's all digital it eliminates the used book market and eliminates any sharing and because homework and tests are through an access code, it eliminates any ability to opt out."E)Sarina Harpet, a 19-year-old student at Virginia Tech, was faced with a tough dilemma whenshe first started college in 2015—pay rent or pay to turn in her chemistry homework. She told BuzzFeed News that her freshman chemistry class required her to use Connect, a system provided by McGraw Hill where students can submit homework, take exams and track their grades.But the code to access the program cost $ 120—a big sum for Harper, who had already put down $ 450 for textbooks, and had rent day approaching.F) She decided to wait for her next work-study paycheck, which was typically $ 150- $ 200,to pay for the code. She knew that her chemistry grade may take a dive as a result. "It'sa balancing act," she said. "Can I really afford these access codes now?" She didn't handin her first two assignments for chemistry, which started her out in the class with a failing grade.G)The access codes may be another financial headache for students, but for textbook businesses,they're the future. McGraw Hill, which controls 21% of the higher education market, reported in March that its digital content sales exceeded print sales for the first time in 2015.The company said that 45% of its $ 140 million revenue in 2015 "was derived from digital products."H) A Pearson spokesperson told BuzzFeed News that "digital materials are less expensive anda good investment" that offer new features, like audio texts, personalized knowledge checksand expert videos. Its digital course materials save students up to 60% compared to traditional printed textbooks, the company added. McGraw Hill didn't respond to a request for comment, but its CEO David Levin told the Financial Times in August that "in higher education, the era of the printed textbook is now over."I) The textbook industry insists the online systems represent a better deal for students. "Thesedigital products aren't just mechanisms for students to submit homework, they offer all kinds of features," David Anderson, the executive director of higher education with the Association of American Publishers, told BuzzFeed News. "It helps students understand ina way that you can't do with print homework assignments."J) David Hunt, an associate professor in sociology at Augusta University, which has rolled out digital textbooks across its math and psychology departments, told BuzzFeed News that he understands the utility of using systems that require access codes. But he doesn't require his students to buy access to a learning program that controls the class assignments. "Itry to make things as inexpensive as possible," said Hunt, who uses free digital textbooks for his classes but designs his own curriculum. "The online systems may make my life a lot easier but I feel like I'm giving up control. The discussions are the things where my expertise can benefit the students most."K) A 20-year-old junior at Georgia Southern University told BuzzFeed News that she normally spends $ 500-$ 600 on access codes for class. In one case, the professor didn't require students to buy a textbook, just an access code to turn in homework. This year she said she spent $ 900 on access codes to books and programs. "That's two months of rent," she said. "You can't sell any of it back. With a traditional textbook you can sell it for $ 30 - $ 50 and that helps to pay for your new semester's books. With an access code, you're out of that money. "L) Benjamin Wolverton, a 19-year-old student at the University of South Carolina, told BuzzFeed News that "it's ridiculous that after paying tens of thousands in tuition we have to pay for all these access codes to do our homework." Many of the access codes he's purchased have been required simply to complete homework or quizzes. "Often it's only 10% of your grade in class." he said. "You're paying so much money for something that hardly affects your grade—but if you didn't have it, it would affect your grades enough. It would be bad to start out at a B or C." Wolverton said he spent $ 500 on access codes for digital books and programs this semester.M) Harper, a poultry (家禽) science major, is taking chemistry again this year and had to buya new access code to hand in her homework. She rented her economics and statistics textbooksfor about $ 20 each. But her access codes for homework, which can't be rented or bought second-hand, were her most expensive purchases: $ 120 and $ 85.N) She still remembers the sting of her first experience skipping an assignment due to the high prices. "We don't really have a missed assignment policy," she said. "If you miss it, you just miss it. I just got zeros on a couple of first assignments. I managed to pull everything back up. But as a scared freshman looking at their grades, it's not fun."36. A student's yearly expenses on access codes may amount to their rent for two months.37. The online access codes may be seen as a way to tie the students to the digital system.38. If a student takes a course again, they may have to buy a new access code to submit theirassignments.39. McGraw Hill accounts for over one-fifth of the market share of college textbooks.40. Many traditional textbook publishers are now offering online digital products, which theybelieve will be the future of the publishing business.41. One student complained that they now had to pay for access codes in addition to the hightuition.42. Digital materials can cost students less than half the price of traditional printed booksaccording to a publisher.43. One student decided not to buy her access code until she received the pay for her part-timejob.44. Online systems may deprive teachers of opportunities to make the best use of their expertisefor their students.45. Digital access codes are criticized because they are profit-driven just like the textbookbusiness.Section CDirections: There are 2 passages in this section. Each passage is followed by some questionsor unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A ), B), C) andD). You should decide on the best choice and mark the corresponding letteron Answer Sheet2with a single line through the centre.Passage OneQuestions 46 and 50 are based on the following passage.Passage OneQuestions 46 to 50 are based on the following passage.Losing your ability to think and remember is pretty scary. We know the risk of dementia (痴呆症) increases with age. But if you have memory slips, you probably needn't worry. There are pretty clear differences between signs of dementia and age-related memory loss.After age 50, it's quite common to have trouble remembering the names of people, places and things quickly, says Dr. Kirk Daffner of Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston.The brain ages just like the rest of the body. Certain parts shrink, especially areas in the brain that are important to learning, memory and planning. Changes in brain cells can affect communication between different regions of the brain. And blood flow can be reduced as blood vessels narrow.Forgetting the name of an actor in a favorite movie, for example, is nothing to worry about. But if you forget the plot of the movie or don't remember even seeing it, that's far more concerning, Daffner says.When you forget entire experiences, he says, that's "a red flag that something more serious may be involved." Forgetting how to operate a familiar object like a microwave oven, or forgetting how to drive to the house of a friend you've visited many times before can also be signs of something going wrong.But even then, Daffner says, people shouldn't panic. There are many things that can cause confusion and memory loss, including health problems like temporary stoppage of breathing during sleep, high blood pressure, or depression, as well as medications (药物) like antidepressants.You don't have to figure this out on your own. Daffner suggests going to your doctor to check on medications, health problems and other issues that could be affecting memory. And the best defense against memory loss is to try to prevent it by building up your brain's cognitive (认知的) reserve, Daffner says."Read books, go to movies, take on new hobbies or activities that force one to think in novel ways," he says. In other words, keep your brain busy and working. And also get physically active, because exercise is a known brain booster.46.Why does the author say that one needn't be concerned about memory slips?A.Not all of them are symptoms of dementia.B.They occur only among certain groups of people.C.Not all of them are related to one's age.D.They are quite common among fifty-year-olds.47.What happens as we become aged according to the passage?A.Our interaction skills deteriorate.B.Some parts of our brain stop functioning.munication within our brain weakens.D.Our whole brain starts shrinking.48.Which memory-related symptom should people take seriously?A.Totally forgetting how to do one's daily routines.B.Inability to recall details of one's life experiences.C.Failure to remember the names of movies or actors.D.Occasionally confusing the addresses of one's friends.49.What should people do when signs of serious memory loss show up?A.Check the brain's cognitive reserve.B.Stop medications affecting memory.C.Turn to a professional for assistance.D.Exercise to improve their well-being.50.What is Dr. Daffner's advice for combating memory loss?A.Having regular physical and mental checkups.B.Taking medicine that helps boost one's brain.C.Engaging in known memory repair activities.D.Staying active both physically and mentally.Passage TwoPassage TwoQuestions 51 to 55 are based on the following passage.A letter written by Charles Darwin in 1875 has been returned to the Smithsonian Institution Archives (档案馆) by the FBI after being stolen twice."We realized in the mid-1970s that it was missing," says Effie Kapsalis, head of the Smithsonian Insitution Archives. "It was noted as missing and likely taken by an intern (实习生), from what the FBI is telling us. Word got out that it was missing when someone asked to see the letter for research purposes," and the intern put the letter back. "The intern likely took the letter again once nobody was watching it."Decades passed. Finally, the FBI received a tip that the stolen document was located very close to Washington, D.C. Their art crime team recovered the letter but were unable to press charges because the time of limitations had ended. The FBI worked closely with the Archives to determine that the letter was both authentic and definitely Smithsonian's property.The letter was written by Darwin to thank an American geologist, Dr. Ferdinand Vandeveer Hayden, for sending him copies of his research into the geology of the region that would become Yellowstone National Park.The letter is in fairly good condition, in spite of being out of the care of trained museum staff for so long. "It was luckily in good shape," says Kapsalis, "and we just have to do some minor things in order to be able to unfold it. It has some glue on it that has colored it slightly, but nothing that will prevent us from using it. After it is repaired, we will take digital photos of it and that will be available online. One of our goals is to get items of high research value or interest to the public online."It would now be difficult for an intern, visitor or a thief to steal a document like this."Archiving practices have changed greatly since the 1970s," says Kapsalis, "and we keep our high value documents in a safe that I don't even have access to."51.What happened to Darwin's letter in the 1970s?A.It was recovered by the FBI.B.It was stolen more than once.C.It was put in the archives for research purposes.D.It was purchased by the Smithsonian Archives.52.What did the FBI do after the recovery of the letter?A.They proved its authenticity.B.They kept it in a special safe.C.They arrested the suspect immediately.D.They pressed criminal charges in vain.53.What is Darwin's letter about?A.The evolution of Yellowstone National Park.B.His cooperation with an American geologist.C.Some geological evidence supporting his theory.D.His acknowledgement of help from a professional.54.What will the Smithsonian Institution Archives do with the letter according to Kapsalis?A.Reserve it for research purposes only.B.Turn it into an object of high interest.C.Keep it a permanent secret.D.Make it available online.55.What has the past half century witnessed according to Kapsalis?A.Growing interest in rare art objects.B.Radical changes in archiving practices.C.Recovery of various missing documents.D.Increases in the value of museum exhibits.Part IV Translation (30 minutes )Directions:For this part, you are allowed 30minutes to translate a passage f rom Chinese into English. You should write your answer on Answer Sheet 2.过去,乘飞机出行对大多数中国人来说是难以想象的。
2018年6月英语四级考试真题试卷附答案(完整版-第1套)
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2018年6月英语四级真题答案及解析(卷一)
2018 年6 月大学英语四级考试真题答案与详解(第1 套)Part I Writing审题思路:这个话题贴近学生学习,比较容易入手。
通过审题可知,文章需要着重从两个方面展开,分别为阅读能力的重要性以及如何提高阅读能力。
其中,如何提高阅读能力应该分层次重点阐述。
另外,文章结尾需要总结全文,进一步强调方法的重要性。
全文翻译:阅读能力的重要性以及如何提高阅读能力作为获取原始材料最常使用的方式,阅读一直被认为是语言学习中最重要的部分之一。
它能够促进词汇的拓展、语法的提高以及社会和文化意识的积累。
这也正好解释了为什么应该高度重视阅读技能。
为了提高你的阅读能力,以下有几点建议。
首先,在开始阅读之前先快速浏览材料。
不管你的阅读目的是什么,用几分钟来整体把握文章的结构和呈现方式。
其次,当遇到不认识的词汇时先不要急于查词典。
相反,试着根据语境猜测词义。
最后同样重要的是,写一些句子来总结你读过的内容,因为这也是检验你是否完全读懂的一个方法。
总之,阅读有很大益处,可以帮助你更快、更全面地学习语言。
每一个语言学习者都可以按照上面提到的方法来提高自己的阅读技能。
Part II Listening ComprehensionSection ANews Report One(1)A message in a bottle sent out to sea by a New Hampshire man more than five decades ago was found 1,500 miles away and has been returned to his daughter. The long-lost message was discovered by Clint Buffington of Utah while he was vacationing. Buffington says he found a soda bottle half buried in the sand that “looked like it had been there since the beginning of time.”The note inside the bottle said, “Return to 419 Ocean Street and receive a reward of $150 from Richard and Tina Pierce, owners of the Beachcomber Motel.”The motel was owned by the parents of Paula Pierce in 1960. Her father had written the notes as a joke and had thrownit into the Atlantic Ocean. Buffington flew to New Hampshire to deliver that message to Pola Pierce. (2)She held up to her father’s promise, giving Buffington that reward. But the biggest reward is the message in a bottle finding its way back home.Questions 1 and 2 are based on the news report you have just heard.未听先知:预览两道题个选项,由return、bottled message 和history 等词可以初步判断,该新闻与归还漂流瓶里的便条有关。
2018年6英语四级第一套卷真题和答案
2018年6月英语四级第一套卷真题及答案Part I Writing (30 minutes)(请于正式开考后半小时内完成该部分,之后将进行听力考试)Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay on the importance ofspeaking/writing/reading ability and how to develop it。
You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words。
[参考范文]It cannot be denied that reading plays a key role in people’s growth and development in any era。
The 21th century is a time of knowledge explosion and reading ability becomes increasingly important。
How to develop reading ability? Based on this concrete and meaningful question, some steps should be taken。
First and foremost, the main growth in your reading skill and ability will come from reading as much as you cando。
Try to make a book list that you take interest in and make a practical plan。
Just as the proverb goes that,“Don’t bite off more than one can chew。
2018年6月大学生英语四级真题试卷及答案(第一套)
目录2018年6月大学英语四级真题试题一(完整版) (1)答案 (15)2018年6月大学英语四级真题试题一(完整版)Part I Writing (30 minutes) (请于正式开考后半小时内完成该部分,之后将进行听力考试)Directions:For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write an a short easy on the importance of speaking ability and how to develop it.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 questions will be spoken only once. After you hear questions, 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.注意:此部分试题请在答题卡1上作答。
Questions 1 to 2 are based on the new report you have just heard.1. A) The return of a bottled message to its owner's daughter.B)A New Hampshire man's joke with friends on his wife.C)A father's message for his daughter.D)The history of a century-old motel.2. A) She wanted to show gratitude for his kindness.B)She wanted to honor her father's promise.C)She had been asked by her father to do so.D)She was excited to see her father's handwriting.Questions 3 to 4 are based on the new report you have just heard。
2018年6月英语四级考试真题及答案第1套
2018年 6月英语四级考试真题及答案第 1 套PartIWriting (30minutes)Directions:Forthispart, youareallowed 30minutes towriteashortessayontheimportanceofreadingabilityandhowtodevelopit. Youshouldwriteatleast 120 wordsbutnomorethan 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 spokenonly once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the fourchoices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1with a single line through the centre.Questions 1 and 2 are based on the news report you have just heard.1.A) The return of a bottled message to its owner's daughter.B) A New Hampshire man's joke with friends on his wife.C) A father's message for his daughter.D) The history of a century-old motel.2.A) She wanted to show gratitude for his kindness.B)She wanted to honor her father's promise.C)She had been asked by her father to do so.D)She was excited to see her father's handwriting.Questions 3 and 4 are based on the news report you have just heard.3.A) People were concerned about the number of bees.B) Several cases of Zika disease had been identified. C)Two million bees were infected with disease.D) Zika virus had destroyed some bee farms.4.A) It apologized to its customers.B)It was forced to kill its bees.C)It lost a huge stock of bees.D)It lost 2.5 million dollars.5. A) It stayed in the air for about two hours.B)It took off and landed on a football field.C)It proved to be of high commercial value.D)It made a series of sharp turns in the sky.6. A) Engineering problems.B)The air pollution it produced.C)Inadequate funding.D)The opposition from the military.7. A) It uses the latest aviation technology.B)It flies faster than a commercial jet.C)It is a safer means of transportation.D)It is more environmentally friendly.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) It seems a depressing topic.B) It sounds quite alarming.C) It has little impact on our daily life. D)It is getting more serious these days.9.A) The man doesn't understand Spanish.B) The woman doesn't really like dancing.C) They don't want something too noisy. D)They can't make it to the theatre in time.10.A) It would be more fun without Mr. Whitehead hosting.B) It has too many acts to hold the audience's attention. C) Itis the most amusing show he has ever watched.D) It is a show inappropriate for a night of charity.11.A) Watch a comedy.B)Go and see the dance.C)Book the tickets online.B) She simply has no idea what school to transfer to. C)There are too many activities for her to cope with.D) She worries she won't fit in as a transfer student.13.A) Seek advice from senior students.B)Pick up some meaningful hobbies.C)Participate in after-school activities.D)Look into what the school offers.14.A) Give her help whenever she needs it.B) Accept her as a transfer student.C) Find her accommodation on campus.D) Introduce her to her roommates.15.A) She has interests similar to Mr. Lee's.B) She has become friends with Catherine. C)She has chosen the major Catherine has. D)She has just transferred to the college.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 Sheet1 with a single line through the centre.Questions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard.16.A) To investigate how being overweight impacts on health.B) To find out which physical drive is the most powerful.C) To discover what most mice like to eat.D) To determine what feelings mice have.17.A) When they are hungry.B)When they are thirsty.C)When they smell food.D)When they want company.18. A) They search for food in groups.B) She simply has no idea what school to transfer to. C)There are too many activities for her to cope with.D) She worries she won't fit in as a transfer student.13.A) Seek advice from senior students.B)Pick up some meaningful hobbies.C)Participate in after-school activities.D)Look into what the school offers.14.A) Give her help whenever she needs it.B) Accept her as a transfer student.C) Find her accommodation on campus.D) Introduce her to her roommates.15.A) She has interests similar to Mr. Lee's.B) She has become friends with Catherine. C)She has chosen the major Catherine has. D)She has just transferred to the college.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 Sheet1 with a single line through the centre.Questions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard.16.A) To investigate how being overweight impacts on health.B) To find out which physical drive is the most powerful.C) To discover what most mice like to eat.D) To determine what feelings mice have.17.A) When they are hungry.B)When they are thirsty.C)When they smell food.D)When they want company.18. A) They search for food in groups.B) They are overweight when food is plenty.B) She simply has no idea what school to transfer to. C)There are too many activities for her to cope with.D) She worries she won't fit in as a transfer student.13.A) Seek advice from senior students.B)Pick up some meaningful hobbies.C)Participate in after-school activities.D)Look into what the school offers.14.A) Give her help whenever she needs it.B) Accept her as a transfer student.C) Find her accommodation on campus.D) Introduce her to her roommates.15.A) She has interests similar to Mr. Lee's.B) She has become friends with Catherine. C)She has chosen the major Catherine has. D)She has just transferred to the college.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 Sheet1 with a single line through the centre.Questions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard.16.A) To investigate how being overweight impacts on health.B) To find out which physical drive is the most powerful.C) To discover what most mice like to eat.D) To determine what feelings mice have.17.A) When they are hungry.B)When they are thirsty.C)When they smell food.D)When they want company.18. A) They search for food in groups.B) They are overweight when food is plenty.B) She simply has no idea what school to transfer to. C)There are too many activities for her to cope with.D) She worries she won't fit in as a transfer student.13.A) Seek advice from senior students.B)Pick up some meaningful hobbies.C)Participate in after-school activities.D)Look into what the school offers.14.A) Give her help whenever she needs it.B) Accept her as a transfer student.C) Find her accommodation on campus.D) Introduce her to her roommates.15.A) She has interests similar to Mr. Lee's.B) She has become friends with Catherine. C)She has chosen the major Catherine has. D)She has just transferred to the college.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 Sheet1 with a single line through the centre.Questions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard.16.A) To investigate how being overweight impacts on health.B) To find out which physical drive is the most powerful.C) To discover what most mice like to eat.D) To determine what feelings mice have.17.A) When they are hungry.B)When they are thirsty.C)When they smell food.D)When they want company.18. A) They search for food in groups.B) They are overweight when food is plenty.B) She simply has no idea what school to transfer to. C)There are too many activities for her to cope with.D) She worries she won't fit in as a transfer student.13.A) Seek advice from senior students.B)Pick up some meaningful hobbies.C)Participate in after-school activities.D)Look into what the school offers.14.A) Give her help whenever she needs it.B) Accept her as a transfer student.C) Find her accommodation on campus.D) Introduce her to her roommates.15.A) She has interests similar to Mr. Lee's.B) She has become friends with Catherine. C)She has chosen the major Catherine has. D)She has just transferred to the college.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 Sheet1 with a single line through the centre.Questions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard.16.A) To investigate how being overweight impacts on health.B) To find out which physical drive is the most powerful.C) To discover what most mice like to eat.D) To determine what feelings mice have.17.A) When they are hungry.B)When they are thirsty.C)When they smell food.D)When they want company.18. A) They search for food in groups.B) They are overweight when food is plenty.B) She simply has no idea what school to transfer to. C)There are too many activities for her to cope with.D) She worries she won't fit in as a transfer student.13.A) Seek advice from senior students.B)Pick up some meaningful hobbies.C)Participate in after-school activities.D)Look into what the school offers.14.A) Give her help whenever she needs it.B) Accept her as a transfer student.C) Find her accommodation on campus.D) Introduce her to her roommates.15.A) She has interests similar to Mr. Lee's.B) She has become friends with Catherine. C)She has chosen the major Catherine has. D)She has just transferred to the college.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 Sheet1 with a single line through the centre.Questions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard.16.A) To investigate how being overweight impacts on health.B) To find out which physical drive is the most powerful.C) To discover what most mice like to eat.D) To determine what feelings mice have.17.A) When they are hungry.B)When they are thirsty.C)When they smell food.D)When they want company.18. A) They search for food in groups.B) They are overweight when food is plenty.B) She simply has no idea what school to transfer to. C)There are too many activities for her to cope with.D) She worries she won't fit in as a transfer student.13.A) Seek advice from senior students.B)Pick up some meaningful hobbies.C)Participate in after-school activities.D)Look into what the school offers.14.A) Give her help whenever she needs it.B) Accept her as a transfer student.C) Find her accommodation on campus.D) Introduce her to her roommates.15.A) She has interests similar to Mr. Lee's.B) She has become friends with Catherine. C)She has chosen the major Catherine has. D)She has just transferred to the college.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 Sheet1 with a single line through the centre.Questions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard.16.A) To investigate how being overweight impacts on health.B) To find out which physical drive is the most powerful.C) To discover what most mice like to eat.D) To determine what feelings mice have.17.A) When they are hungry.B)When they are thirsty.C)When they smell food.D)When they want company.18. A) They search for food in groups.B) They are overweight when food is plenty.B) She simply has no idea what school to transfer to. C)There are too many activities for her to cope with.D) She worries she won't fit in as a transfer student.13.A) Seek advice from senior students.B)Pick up some meaningful hobbies.C)Participate in after-school activities.D)Look into what the school offers.14.A) Give her help whenever she needs it.B) Accept her as a transfer student.C) Find her accommodation on campus.D) Introduce her to her roommates.15.A) She has interests similar to Mr. Lee's.B) She has become friends with Catherine. C)She has chosen the major Catherine has. D)She has just transferred to the college.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 Sheet1 with a single line through the centre.Questions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard.16.A) To investigate how being overweight impacts on health.B) To find out which physical drive is the most powerful.C) To discover what most mice like to eat.D) To determine what feelings mice have.17.A) When they are hungry.B)When they are thirsty.C)When they smell food.D)When they want company.18. A) They search for food in groups.B) They are overweight when food is plenty.B) She simply has no idea what school to transfer to. C)There are too many activities for her to cope with.D) She worries she won't fit in as a transfer student.13.A) Seek advice from senior students.B)Pick up some meaningful hobbies.C)Participate in after-school activities.D)Look into what the school offers.14.A) Give her help whenever she needs it.B) Accept her as a transfer student.C) Find her accommodation on campus.D) Introduce her to her roommates.15.A) She has interests similar to Mr. Lee's.B) She has become friends with Catherine. C)She has chosen the major Catherine has. D)She has just transferred to the college.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 Sheet1 with a single line through the centre.Questions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard.16.A) To investigate how being overweight impacts on health.B) To find out which physical drive is the most powerful.C) To discover what most mice like to eat.D) To determine what feelings mice have.17.A) When they are hungry.B)When they are thirsty.C)When they smell food.D)When they want company.18. A) They search for food in groups.B) They are overweight when food is plenty.B) She simply has no idea what school to transfer to. C)There are too many activities for her to cope with.D) She worries she won't fit in as a transfer student.13.A) Seek advice from senior students.B)Pick up some meaningful hobbies.C)Participate in after-school activities.D)Look into what the school offers.14.A) Give her help whenever she needs it.B) Accept her as a transfer student.C) Find her accommodation on campus.D) Introduce her to her roommates.15.A) She has interests similar to Mr. Lee's.B) She has become friends with Catherine. C)She has chosen the major Catherine has. D)She has just transferred to the college.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 Sheet1 with a single line through the centre.Questions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard.16.A) To investigate how being overweight impacts on health.B) To find out which physical drive is the most powerful.C) To discover what most mice like to eat.D) To determine what feelings mice have.17.A) When they are hungry.B)When they are thirsty.C)When they smell food.D)When they want company.18. A) They search for food in groups.B) They are overweight when food is plenty.B) She simply has no idea what school to transfer to. C)There are too many activities for her to cope with.D) She worries she won't fit in as a transfer student.13.A) Seek advice from senior students.B)Pick up some meaningful hobbies.C)Participate in after-school activities.D)Look into what the school offers.14.A) Give her help whenever she needs it.B) Accept her as a transfer student.C) Find her accommodation on campus.D) Introduce her to her roommates.15.A) She has interests similar to Mr. Lee's.B) She has become friends with Catherine. C)She has chosen the major Catherine has. D)She has just transferred to the college.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 Sheet1 with a single line through the centre.Questions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard.16.A) To investigate how being overweight impacts on health.B) To find out which physical drive is the most powerful.C) To discover what most mice like to eat.D) To determine what feelings mice have.17.A) When they are hungry.B)When they are thirsty.C)When they smell food.D)When they want company.18. A) They search for food in groups.B) They are overweight when food is plenty.。
2018年6月英语四级真题及参考答案(卷一):仔细阅读
2018年6月英语四级真题及参考答案(卷一):仔细阅读Passage OneQuestions 46 to 50 are based on the following passage.Losing your ability to think and remember is pretty scary. We know the risk of dementia (痴呆)increases with age. But if you have memory slips,you probably needn‘t worry. There are pretty clear differences between signs of dementia and age-related memory loss. After age 50,it’s quite common to have trouble remembering the names of people,places and thing quickly,says Dr. Kirk Daffner of Brigham and Woman‘s Hospital in Boston. The brain ages just like the rest of the body. Certain parts shrink,especially areas in the brain that are important to learning,memory and planning. Changes in brain cells can affect communication between different regions of the brain. And blood flow can be reduced as blood vessels narrow. Forgetting the name of an actor in a favorite movie,for example,is nothing to worry about. But if you forget the plot of the movie or don’tremember even seeing it,that‘s far more concerning,Daffner says. When you forget entire experiences,he says,that’s “a red flag that something more serious may be involved.”Forgetting how to operate a familiar object like a microwave oven,or forgetting how to drive to the house of a friend you‘ve visited many times before can also be signs of something going wrong. But even then,Daffner says,people shouldn’t panic.There are many things that can cause confusion and memory loss,including health problems like temporary stoppage of breathing,high blood pressure,or depression,as well as medications like antidepressants. Even over-the-counter remedies like antihistamines can contribute to memory loss. And the best defense against memory loss is to try to prevent it by building up your brain‘s cognitive (认知的)reserve,Daffner says.“Read books,go to movies,take on new hobbies or activities that force one to think in novel ways,”he says. In other words,keep your brain busy and working. And also get physically active,because exercise is a known brain booster.46. Why does the author say that one needn’t be concerned about memory slips?A)Not all of them are symptoms of dementia.B)They occur only among certain groups of people.C)Not all of them are related to one‘s age.D)They are quite common among fifty-year-olds.47. What happens as we become aged according to the passage?A)Our interaction skills deteriorate.B)Some parts of our brain stop functioning.C)Communication within our brain weakens.D)Our whole brain starts shrinking.48. Which memory-related symptom should people take seriously?A)Totally forgetting how to do one‘s daily routines.B)Inability to recall details of one‘s life experiences.C)Failure to remember the names of movies or actors.D)Occasionally confusing the addresses of one‘s friends.49. What should people do when signs of serious memory loss show up?A)Check the brain‘s cognitive reserve.B)Turn to a professional for assistance.C)Stop medications affecting memory.D)Exercise to improve their well-being.50. What is Dr Daffner‘s advice for combating memoryloss?A)Having regular physical and mental checkups.B)Taking medicine that helps boost one‘s brain.C)Engaging in known memory repair activities.D)Staying active both physically and mentally.参考答案:46. [A]. Not all of them are symptoms of dementia.47. [C]. Communication within our brain weakens.48. [A]. Totally forgetting how to do one’s daily routines。
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2018年6月大学英语四级真题试卷一及答案(完整版)Part I Writing (30 minutes)(请于正式开考后半小时内完成该部分,之后将进行听力考试)Directions:For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to writean a short easy on the importance of speaking ability and howto develop should write at least 120 words but no more than180 words.Part II Listening Comprehension (25 minutes)Section ADirections:In this section, you will hear three newsreports. At the end of each news report, you will hear two orthree questions. Both the news report and questions will bespoken only once. After you hear questions, you must choose thebest answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Thenmark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.注意:此部分试题请在答题卡1上作答。
Questions 1 to 2 are based on the new report you have just heard.1. A) The return of a bottled message to its owner's daughter.B)A New Hampshire man's joke with friends on his wife.C)A father's message for his daughter.D)The history of a century-old motel.2. A) She wanted to show gratitude for his kindness.B)She wanted to honor her father's promise.C)She had been asked by her father to do so.D)She was excited to see her father's handwriting. Questions 3 to 4 are based on the new report you have just heard。
3. A) People were concerned about the number of bees.B) Several cases of Zika disease had been identified.C) Two million bees were infected with disease.D) Zika virus had destroyed some bee farms.4. A) It apologized to its customers.B) It was forced to kill its bees.C) It lost a huge stock of bees.D) It lost 2. 5 million dollars.Questions 5 to 7 are based on the new report you have just heard.5. A) It stayed in the air for about two hours.B)It took off and landed on a football field.C)It proved to be of high commercial value.D)It made a series of sharp turns in the sky.6. A) Engineering problems. C) Inadequate funding.B)The air pollution it produced. D) The oppositionfrom the military.7. A) It uses the latest aviation technology.B)It flies faster than a commercial jet.C)It is a safer means of transportation.D)It is more environmentally friendly.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 justheard.8. A) It seems a depressing topic.B)It sounds quite alarming.C)It has little impact on our daily life.D)It is getting more serious these days.9. A) The man doesn't understand Spanish.B)The woman doesn't really like dancing.C)They don't want something too noisy.D)They can't make it to the theatre in time.10. A) It would be more fun without Mr. Whitehead hosting.B)It has too many acts to hold the audience’s attention.C)It is the most amusing show he has ever watched.D)It is a show inappropriate for a night of charity.11. A) Watch a comedy. C) Book the tickets online.B)Go and see the dance. D) See a film with the man.Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.12. A) Most of her schoolmates are younger than she is.B)She simply has no idea what school to transfer to.C)There are too many activities for her to cope with.D)She worries she won't fit in as a transfer student.13. A) Seek advice from senior students.B)Pick up some meaningful hobbies.C)Participate in after-school activities.D)Look into what the school offers.14. A) Give her help whenever she needs it.B)Accept her as a transfer student.C)Find her accommodation on campus.D)Introduce her to her roommates.15. A) She has interests similar to Mr. Lee's.B)She has become friends with Catherine.C)She has chosen the major Catherine has.D)She has just transferred to the college.Section CDirections:In this section, you will hear three passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear 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 thecorresponding 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 investigate how being overweight impacts, on health.B)To find out which physical drive is the most powerful.C)To discover what most mice like to eat.D)To determine what feelings mice have.17. A) When they are hungry. C) When they smell food.B)When they are thirsty. D) When they want company.18. A) They search for food in groups.B)They are overweight when food is plenty.C)They prefer to be with other mice.D)They enjoy the company of other animals.Questions 19 to 21 are based on the passage you have just heard.19. A) Its construction started before World War I.B)Its construction cost more than $40 billion.C)It is efficiently used for transport.D)It is one of the best in the world.20. A) To improve transportation in the countryside.B)To move troops quickly from place to place.C)To enable people to travel at a higher speed.D)To speed up the transportation of goods.21. A) In the 1970s. C) In the 1950s.B) In the 1960s. D) In the 1940s.Questions 22 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard.22. A) Chatting while driving.B)Messaging while driving.C)Driving under age.D)Speeding on highways.23. A) A gadget to hold a phone on the steering wheel.B) A gadget to charge the phone in a car.C) A device to control the speed of a vehicle.D) A device to ensure people drive with both hands.24. A) The car keeps flashing its headlights.B)The car slows down gradually to a halt.C)They are alerted with a light and a sound.D)They get a warning on their smart phone.25. A) Installing a camera. C) Checking theiremails.B) Using a connected app. D) Keeping a dailyrecord.Part ⅢReading Comprehension (40 minutes)Section ADirections: In this section, there is a passage with tenblanks. You are required to select one word for each blank froma 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 markthe corresponding letter for each item on Answer Sheet 2 witha 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 passage.An office tower on Miller Street in Manchester is completely covered in solar panels. They are used to create some of the energy used by the insurance company inside. When the tower was first (26)_______ in 1962,it was covered with thin square stones. These small square stones became a problem for the building and continued to fall off the face for 40 years until a major renovation was (27)_______. During this renovation the building 's owners, CIS,(28)_______the solar panel company, Solarcentury. They agreed to cover the entire building in solar panels. In 2004,the completed CIS tower became Europe 's largest (29)_______ of vertical solar panels.A vertical solar project on such a large (30)_______has never been repeated since.Covering a skyscraper with solar panels had never been done before, and the CIS tower was chosen as one of the “10 best green energy projects”. For a long time after this renovation project, it was the tallest building in the United Kingdom, but it was (31)_______overtaken by the Millbank Tower.Green buildings like this aren 't(32)_______cost-efficient for the investor, but it does produce much less pollution than that caused by energy (33)_______ through fossil fuels. As solar panels get (34)_______,the world is likely to see more skyscrapers covered in solar panels,collecting energy much like trees do. Imagine a world where building the tallest skyscraper wasn 't a race of (35)_______,but rather one to collect the most solar energy.注意:此部分试题请在答题卡2上作答。