大学英语(2)考试试题及答案3套
2023年6月大学英语四级考试真题试卷第2套(含答案及详细解析)
2023年6月英语四级真题第2套Part I Writing (30 minutes)Directions:Suppose the student union of your university is organizing an online discussion on interpersonal relationships. You are to write an essay on ways to maintain a warm and friendly relationship with your classmates and on the benefits of such a relationship. You will have 30 minutes for the task. You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.Part II Listening Comprehension (25 minutes)Section ADirections: In this section, you will hear three news reports. At the end of each news report, you will hear two or three questions. Both the news report and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B),C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the center.Questions 1 and 2 are based on the news report you have just heard.1. A) A man was bitten by a snake. C) A man kept a 4-foot snake as a pet.B) A man was taken to a hospital. D) A man fell off his toilet seat.2. A) Where the snake had been taken. C) How the snake was captured.B) Whether the snake was infected. D) Who owned the snake.Questions 3 and 4 are based on the news report you have just heard.3. A) Taking her trash out in fancy dresses. C) Sharing her photos with famous movie stars.B) Amusing herself by going to ball parties. D) Posting her daughter's photos on social media.4. A) To make herself popular. C) To please her daughter.B) To amuse people. D) To record her achievements.Questions 5 to 7 are based on the news report you have just heard.5. A) Eat as much as they want for $10. C) Have a meal even if they have no money.B) Have a chance of winning a $ 100 prize. D) Get a free meal after answering some questions.6. A) It was brought up by two staffers. C) It originated from a donation to her staff.B) It helped to popularize her restaurant. D) It was suggested by some of her customers.7. A) Fifty customers have offered donations. C) Many people have come to eat at the restaurant.B) More people have been giving than taking. D) Most staffers have received messages of kindness. Section BDirections:In this section, you will hear two long conversations. At the end of each conversation, you will hear four questions. Both the conversations 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 center.Questions 8 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.8. A) He is a psychologist. C) He is a host for a TV program.B) He is a famous writer. D) He is a primary school teacher.9. A) Why social media accounts vanish without a trace.B) Why parents raise their children in different ways.C) Why people fail to respond to emails promptly.D) Why friends break off contact all of a sudden.10. A) They simply shut themselves down. C) They scream to get their parents back.B) They avoid showing their emotions. D) They attempt to ignore the whole situation.11. A) They may regard any difference as the end of a relationship.B) They are on better terms with friends and romantic partners.C) They try to express their feelings and thoughts effectively.D) They attach more value to their relationships with others.Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.12. A) Their price. C) Their quality.B) Their color. D) Their design.13. A) Jeans are a typical American garment.B). America makes the best-known brands of jeans.C) America has the best weaving tools in the world.D) Jeans are available in a greater variety in America.14. A) They are artificial. C) They are unique.B) They are natural. D) They are special.15. A) They are for casual wearing. C) They are much too pricey.B) They are popular with boys. D) They are worth the price.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 passages 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 center.Questions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard.16. A) He desires more in life. C) He feels as inspired as other audience members.B) He wants to see it again. D) He longs to become a superstar himself.17. A) It is rather unrealistic. C) It is somewhat complicated.B) It is extremely artistic. D) It is relatively predictable.18. A) They are biased against women. C) They are full of shootings.B) They are basically misleading. D) They are too simple.Questions 19 to 21 are based on the passage you have just heard.19. A) It can highlight leadership. C) It is a means to inspire creative thinking.B) It can help connect people. D) It is an intuitive way to solidify friendship.20. A) Allow them to recite data points. C) Enable them to remember the main idea.B) Make them more open to learning. D) Stimulate them to engage in discussions.21. A) Inspire listeners' imagination. C) Convey fundamental values.B) Enrich their own experience. D) Explain insightful ideas.Questions 22 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard.22. A) Immigrants outnumber U.S.-born Americans.B) Immigrants have been contributing to the U.S.C) Another wave of immigrants is hitting the U.S.D) The number of immigrants to the U.S. is declining.23. A) More of them expect their children to succeed in business.B) They have fewer chances to be hired by U.S. companies.C) They have founded most Fortune 500 companies.D) More of them are successful business people.24. A) They have higher installment loan debt than native-born Americans.B) Nineteen percent of them borrow money from friends and family.C) Their level of debt is lower than that of native-born Americans.D) Thirty-four percent of them use credit for their daily purchases.25. A) Keep their traditional values and old habits. C) Borrow money from financial institutions.B) Find employment in competitive businesses. D) Collaborate with native-born Americans.Part III Reading Comprehension (40 minutes)Section ADirection s: 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.Morocco is responding to increasing energy demands by setting up one of the largest solar plants in the world.The Noor solar power station is ___26___ in the city of Ouarzazate and, once completed, will generate 580 million watts of electricity. The World Bank estimates it will serve 1.1 million people. It's ___27___ to be completed soon.Morocco's current energy comes ___28___ from imports. The nation hopes to get 50 percent of its energy from renewable sources by 2030. With demand for energy ___29___ at an annual rate of 7 percent, the new solar plant could be a ___30___ part of that goal."This makes Morocco a big ___31___ in the field of solar energy in the Arab region and the African continent. It could also be a forerunner for many other countries in the world that ___32___ on foreign imports of energy," said Ali Hajji, a solar energy specialist and engineering professor.Experts believe that the Middle East and North Africa have huge ___33___ for solar energy projects. This is partly because of adequate sunlight and partly because technology has become more ___34___ in the region."The last few years have seen a realization of ___35___ how competitive solar technologies can be," said Michael Taylor, a senior analyst at the International Renewable Energy Agency.A) affordable I) mostlyB) ancestor J) operatingC) crucial K) perhapsD) depend L) pioneerE) initial M) potentialF) insist N) risingG) just O) scheduledH) locatedSection 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 making the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2.New Formula One Chief Hopes to Grab Americans' AttentionA) For the past four decades, the leader of Formula One car racing, one of the biggest annual sporting seriesin the world, was Bernie Ecclestone, a former motorcycle parts dealer who built it into an international presence essentially on his own.B) A skilled backroom operator who speaks without a filter, Ecclestone said often that in his opinion, thesport was at its best when he was allowed to act as "a dictator.”C) Yet now the dictator is gone. After an American company, Liberty Media, acquired the Formula Onecompetition recently, Chase Carey—a former executive with Fox Broadcasting Company and DirecTV who by his own admission is not a fierce racing fan—was named to replace Ecclestone and to try to renovate the organization's management, reach and ambition.D) Among the goals, Carey said in an interview on Tuesday, is one that just about every global sport seemsinterested in chasing: increasing interest in the United States. "People have said we're going to "Americanize' it," Carey said. "And we're not going to do that totally. But realistically, there are some elements of Americanization that the sport could use."E) While Formula One commands enormous audiences throughout much of the world, many Americansports fans know it as that other motorsport, the one that is not Nascar (纳斯卡车赛). Formula One teams race far more technologically advanced vehicles around tracks all over the world-in magnificent events in places like Malaysia, Monaco, Singapore and the United Arab Emirates, and on tradition-rich tracks like Silverstone in England and Monza in Italy too.F) The series has an annual race in Austin, Texas. But within "a few years," Carey said, he plans to bringanother to a destination American city, like New York, Los Angeles, Miami or Las Vegas. Carey's ambitious plan is two-fold: first, change the business model of Formula One, which he said was a "one-man show" under Ecclestone that had a largely narrow vision when it came to negotiating partnership deals; and second, alter the way fans experience the sport, both in person and remotely, so that connections between the audience and people within the series are easier to make.G) Increased digital access for fans, a more behind-the-scenes experience for broadcast viewers andinnovation in areas like virtual reality-what is it like to speed around a track inside a Ferrari?-are among the possibilities. "The sport has clearly been underserved," Carey said. "It doesn't do anything digitally.There's no marketing. It doesn't tell any stories. The goal in this is to make the fans connect to the live experience as much as possible, and the tools you have to do that, we're not using at all."H) The larger question, though, is a familiar one: Is there room for Formula One in the ever-crowded sportslandscape of the United States? Opinions vary, particularly because viewing habits among consumers continue to evolve. John Bloom, a professor at Shippensburg University who has studied American sports history, said the biggest challenge for any sport trying to increase its presence in the United States was framing itself in a way that had lasting appeal. "Sports generally become popular in some way because they establish a narrative," Bloom said. "When I think of motorsports in the U.S., what we allthink of is Nascar, and the narrative of Nascar is sort of rural, white, working-class Americans, mostly in the South, connecting with the atmosphere of those races. That's the narrative. When I think of the narrative of Formula One, it's a very different kind of audience."I) That difference, Carey said, is significant. While some might immediately link Formula One to Nascar interms of American growth, Carey said Formula One's brand research had indicated there was very little crossover; rather, Formula One fans generally cite other so-called elite events, like Wimbledon or the Ryder Cup, as competitions they enjoy. "Other than they're both cars, the Nascar fan base is a very different fan base," Carey said. "It's a very regional fan base. Formula One is a global, famous brand of stars. These are machines that shock and awe you."J) Carey's background is in deal making and innovation. At Fox Broadcasting Company, he was a top advisor for years, known for his skill in helping to lead the launch of the company into sports, as well as the start of Fox News Channel. After going to DirecTV, he positioned the satellite provider as a mainstream option in millions of households.K) Now, after Liberty Media paid $4.4 billion to acquire Formula One, he is charged with making the investment pay off. "I think they can build Formula One in the U.S.," said Patrick Crakes, an executive at In Vivo Media Group who spent 25 years at Fox Broadcasting Company before leaving in 2016 as a senior manager at Fox Sports. "People don't work on their cars anymore. They don't want that connection anymore. It's about technology and pushing the limits. It's about speed, danger and risk. And Formula One has that more than any other racing series."L) That is what hooked Carey, and he said he thought his experience was not unusual. He recalled attending Formula One's Monaco race last year and being overwhelmed by the ceremony leading up to the event, the way the race charmed the city for days ahead of the start. In his mind, it felt like a Super Bowl （超级碗橄榄球赛).M) Then, on race day, he watched as the cars rocketed out of a tunnel and went screaming toward a tight turn with the city's harbor and the Mediterranean Sea in the background framing the scene. He was fascinated."You can't help but be awed," he said, "and I think that feeling can be translated to the viewer."N) He added: "The broader sport is a little too inward-looking, and we need to be more open. In some ways, I'm glad to be coming from the outside. The guys who are in the sport forever are sitting there saying: 'We can't do that. We can't do that because it's never been done that way.""36. Chase Carey believes greater use should be made of digital technology to make Formula One moreaccessible to its fans.37. Chase Carey was deeply impressed by the ceremony preceding last year's Monaco race.38. One of Chase Carey's goals is to make Formula One more appealing to Americans.39. A former motorbike parts dealer led Formula One for the past forty years.40. Chase Carey thought the audience of Formula One could be made to share his feeling about the race.41. Chase Carey used to serve as a top advisor for a major broadcasting company.42. Chase Carey intends to make connections easier between the audience and the Formula One racers.43. The new leader of Formula One admitted he was not super interested in car racing.44. People's opinions differ as to whether Formula One can be promoted in the U.S.45. Compared with other racing series, Formula One focuses more on speed and involves more danger.Section CDirections: There are 2 passages in this section. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A),B),C)and D).You should decide on the best choice and mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre. Passage OneQuestions 46 to 50 are based on the following passage.Supermarkets have long been suffering as one of the thinnest-margined businesses in existence and one of the least-looked-forward-to places to work or visit. For more than a decade, they have been under attack from e-commerce giants, blamed for making Americans fat, and accused of contributing to climate change.Supermarkets can technically be defined as giants housing 15,000 to 60,000 different products. The revolutionary idea of a self-service grocery, where people could hunt and gather food from aisles rather than asking a clerk to fetch items from behind a counter, first came about in America. There is some debate about which was the very first, but over the years a consensus has built around King Kullen Supermarket, founded in New York in 1930.For some 300 years, Americans had fed themselves from small stores and public markets. Shopping for food involved mud, noisy chickens, clouds of flies, nasty smells, bargaining, and getting short-changed. The supermarket imitated the Fordist factory, with its emphasis on efficiency and standardization, and reimagined it as a place to buy food. Supermarkets may not feel cutting-edge now, but they were a revolution in distribution at the time. They were such strange marvels that, on her first official state visit to the United States in 1957, Queen Elizabeth II insisted on an impromptu (即兴的)tour of a suburban-Maryland Giant Food.The typical supermarket layout has barely changed over the past 90 years. Most stores open with flowers, fruit and vegetables at the front as a breath of freshness to arouse our appetite. Meanwhile, they keep the milk, eggs, and other daily basics all the way back so you'll travel through as much of the store as possible, and be tempted along the way.In the early days, as the supermarket multiplied, so did our suspicion of it. We have long feared that this "revolution in distribution" uses corporate black magic on our appetite. The book The Hidden Persuaders, published in 1957, warned that supermarkets were putting women in a "hypnoidal trance (催眠恍惚状态)," causing them to wander aisles bumping into boxes and "picking things off shelves at random."46. What problem have supermarkets been facing?A) They are actually on the way to bankruptcy.C) They are forced to use e-commerce strategies.B) They have been losing customers and profits.D) They have difficulty adapting to climate change.47. What does the passage say about the idea of a self-service grocery?A) It was put forward by King Kullen. C) It has been under constant debate.B) It originated in the United States. D) It proves revolutionary even today.48. What did supermarkets do by adopting the Fordist factory approach?A) They modernized traditional groceries in many ways.B) They introduced cutting-edge layout of their stores.C) They improved the quality of the food they sold.D) They revolutionized the distribution of goods.49. What is the typical supermarket layout intended to do?A) Arouse customers' appetite to buy flowers, fruit and vegetables.B) Provide customers easy access to items they want to buy.C) Induce customers to make more unplanned purchases.D) Enable customers to have a more enjoyable shopping experience.50. What have people long feared about supermarkets?A) They use tricky strategies to promote their business.B) They are going to replace the local groceries entirely.C) They apply corporate black magic to the goods on display.D) They take advantage of the weaknesses of women shoppers.Passage TwoQuestions 51 to 55 are based on the following passage.The traditional school year, with three months of vacation every summer, was first implemented when America was an agricultural society and the summer months were needed for farm work. Since then, we've completely changed as a nation. Students no longer spend summers farming, but they aren't in school, either. The average American student receives 13 weeks off from school each calendar year-with about 11 of those during the summer. Few other countries have more than seven weeks off in a school calendar.With the U.S. lagging behind other countries in academics, it's time to consider year-round schooling. One benefit of this change is that students will not fall victim to the "summer slide," or the well-documented phenomenon where students forget some of the knowledge they have acquired when too much time is taken off from school. Decades of research shows that it can take from 8 to 13 weeks at the beginning of every school year for students to get back to where they were before the summer holiday.But year-round schooling isn't just about academics. Teachers and students experience a closer relationship in year-round schools than they do in traditional schools and, in the absence of any long-term break, students do not feel detached from the school environment. These closer bonds and greater attachment pay off. Research shows that students in year-round schools are more self-confident and feel more positive about their schooling experience.But don't kids need time to relax? Some childhood development experts believe that time off from school is vital to healthy development as kids are not designed to spend so much of their time inside classrooms and the summer break provides a perfect opportunity to get outside. The problem with this argument is that most children aren't playing outside or even spending time with other kids. While some children visit summer camps, most stay at home, watching TV or playing games on electronic devices, which hardly benefits them.The U.S. has changed from a farming economy to a knowledge- and innovation-based economy, so it makes sense for the school year to change as well.51. Why did America's traditional school year have a three-month summer vacation?A) Students needed to help with farm work.B) Students needed time to learn necessary farming skills.C) The agricultural society then attached less importance to academics.D) America lagged behind other countries in making a scientific school calendar.52. What benefit will year-round schooling bring students in addition to improving their learning?A) It will help them get back to where their lessons started.B) It will enable them to absorb what they have learned.C) It will familiarize them with the school environment.D) It will strengthen their relationship with teachers.53. What do some childhood development experts believe about the long summer vacation?A) It meets students' need to study on their own.B) It enables students to learn about the outside world.C) It satisfies students' desire to stay longer at home.D) It contributes to students' healthy growth.54. What is the argument against the experts' idea of a long summer vacation?A) It does little good to most students.B) It benefits few students playing outside.C) It leads students to neglect their studies.D) It makes students addicted to computer games.55. What does the author think of the traditional school year in the U.S. today?A) Well-grounded. C) Outdated.B) Culture-bound. D) Welcomed.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.改革开放40多年以来,中国政府对高等教育越来越重视,高等教育已经进入稳步发展阶段。
2022年9月大学英语四级考试真题3套(后附答案)
大学英语四级考试2022年9月真题(第一套)Part I Writing(30minutes) Directions:Suppose your university is selecting some students to teach kids in remote rural areas during the coming vacation.You are now to write an application letter to the university to explain why you want to take part and what you can do for the kids.You will have30minutes to write the letter.You should write at least120 words but no more than180words.Listening Comprehension(25minutes) Part IISection 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 Sheet1with a single line through the centre.Questions1and2are based on the news report you have just heard.1.A)It examines the effect of cholesterol on people’s health.B)Its participants all had high blood cholesterol levels.C)It questions the benefits of a vegetarian protein diet.D)Itsfinding came as a surprise to the researchers.2.A)They do not know all the effects of eating meat.B)Red meat itself does not cause heart diseases.C)White meat may be healthier than red meat.D)Vegetarian protein may be easier to absorb.Questions3and4are based on the news report you have just heard.3.A)It may have been due to the lorry driver’s drunk driving.B)It may affect the local supply of turkeys for Christmas.C)It interrupted traffic for several hours running.D)It was caused by a lorry running into a trailer.4.A)It has been the scene of several fatal accidents recently.B)It is the spot that causes the local police a lot of worry.C)It has witnessed several traffic accidents this year.D)It is a location frequented by local traffic police.Questions5to7are based on the news report you have just heard.5.A)Get approval to add more routes.C)Advertise it through a mobile app.B)Attract more international tourists.D)Make it affordable to common folk.编者注：2022年9月四级考试共考了一套听力、一套阅读、三篇写作和三篇翻译，请读者知悉。
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20186月大学英语六级第二套真题试题及答案解析
2017年6月大学英语六级真题试卷及答案（二）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:Suppose you are asked to give advice on whether to major in science or humanities at college，write an essay to state your opinion. You are required to write at least 150 words but no more than 200 words.Part II Listening Comprehension (30 minutes)Section ADirections: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.注意：此部分试题请在答题卡1上作答。
Questions 1 to 4 are based on the conversation you have just heard.1.A) Doing enjoyable work.B) Earning a competitive salary.C) Having friendly colleagues.D) Working for supportive bosses.2. A) 20%.B) 25%.C)31%.D) 73%.3.A) Those full of skilled workers.B) Those that are well managed.C) Those run by women.D) Those of a small size.4.A) They can win recognition of their work.B) They can better balance work and life.C) They can hop from job to job easily.D) They can take on more than one job.Questions 5 to 8 are based on the conversation you have just heard.5. A) It is a collection of photos. B) It is an introduction to music.C) It is about the city of Bruges. D) It is a book of European history.6.A) When writing about Belgium’s coastal regions.B) When taking pictures for a concert catalogue.C) When vacationing in an Italian coastal city.D) When painting the concert hall of Bruges.The rich heritage of Europe will be lost completely.B)The seawater of Europe will be seriously polluted.C) The entire European coastline will be submerged.D)The major European scenic spots will disappear.Tourists use wooden paths to reach their hotels in the morning.B)It attracts large numbers of tourists from home and abroad.C) People cannot get around without using boats.D)Its waterways are being increasingly polluted.Section BDirections: In this section, you will hear two 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.Questions9 to 12 are based on the passage you have just heard.They try hard to avoid getting off on the wrong foot.B)They spend too much time anticipating their defeat.C) They take too many irrelevant factors into account.D) They make careful preparations beforehand.Mental images often interfere with athletes’ performance.B)Golfers usually have positive mental images of themselves.C) Thinking has the same effect on the nervous system as doing.D) A person’s nervous system is more complicat ed than imagined.11.A) Anticipate possible problems.B) Make a list of do’s and don’ts.C) Try to appear more professional.D) Picture themselves succeeding.She won her first jury trial. B) She wore a designer dress.C) She presented moving pictures. D) She did not speak loud enough.Questions 13 to 15 are based on the passage you have just heard.It enables patients with diabetes to recover sooner.B)Its health benefits have been overestimated.C) Its long-term effects are yet to be proved.D) It helps people to avoid developing breast cancer.It tracked their eating habits since their adolescence.B)It focused on their difference from men in fiber intake.C) It tracked their change in food preferences for 20 years.D) It focused on their ways of life during young adulthood.Fiber may bring more benefits to women than men.B)Fiber may improve the function of heart muscles.C) Fiber may make blood circulation more smooth.D) Fiber may help to reduce hormones in the body.Section CDirections:In this section, you will hear three recordings of lectures or talks followed by three or four questions. The recordings will be played 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 to18 are based on the recording you have just heard.Investigating the impact of media on government.B)Studying the hazards of young people drinking.C) Conducting research on consumer behaviour.D) Observing the changes in marketing.It is a chief concern of parents. B) It is an act of socialising.C) It is the cause of many street riots. D) It is getting worseyear by year.They researched the impact of mobile phones on young people.B)They spent a week studying their own purchasing behaviour.C) They conducted a thorough research on advertising.D) They analysed their family budgets over the years.Questions 19 to 22 are based on the recording you have just heard.19. A) It is likely to give up paper money in the near future.B) It is the first country to use credit cards in the world.C) It is trying hard to do away with dirty money.D) It is helping its banks to improve efficiency.20. A) Whether it is possible to travel without carrying any physical currency.B)Whether it is possible to predict how much money one is going to spend.C) Whether the absence of physical currency is going to affect everyday life.D) Whether the absence of physical currency causes a person to spend more.The cash in her handbag was missing. B) The service on the train was not good.C) The restaurant car accepted cash only. D) There was no food service on the train.By drawing money week by week. B) By putting money into envelopes.C) By limiting their day-to-day spending. D) By refusing to buy anything on credit.Questions 23 to 25 are based on the recordingyou have just heard.23. A) Population explosion. B) Extinction of rare species.C) Chronic hunger. D) Environmental deterioration.24. A) About half of them are unintended. B) They contribute to overpopulation.C) They have been brought under control. D) The majority of them tend to end halfway.25. A) It is beginning to attract postgraduates’ attention.B) It is neglected in many of the developing countries.C) It is becoming a subject of interdisciplinary research.D) It is essential to the wellbeing of all species on earth.Part II Listening Comprehension (30 minutes)Section ADirections: In this section, you will hear two long conversations. At the end of each conversation, you mil 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 1 to 4 are based on the conversation you have just heard.1. A) Doing enjoyable work. B) Having friendly colleagues.C)Earning a competitive salary. D) Working for supportive bosses.【答案】B【解析】对话中关于第一个调查，男士说有十大因素影响着人们在工作中的幸福感。
2019年6月大学英语六级(第二套)真题及答案解析
2019年6月大学英语六级考试真题答案与详解（第二套）Part I Writing (30 minutes) 【参考范文】How to deal with the complicated interpersonal relationships always remains a major worry for most of us. Wise words or books that aim to teach us to tackle this daunting issue are, almost without exception, putting stress on mutual understanding and respect, the significance of which seems self-evident.Mutual understanding requires us to put ourselves in each other's place and be forgiving of others5 difficulties. By doing so, we will become more easy-going and accessible, and thus more likely to avoid unnecessary conflicts and frictions with others, a common trigger for a failed relationship. Mutual respect—for privacy, lifestyles, hobbies, professions, opinions and the like— helps create a friendly atmosphere that encourages us to share and exchange our ideas openly without the fear of feeling offended.To sum up, this principle of socializing is certainly a prerequisite for healthy and stable interpersonal relationships. Neglect of it will lead us to end up being estranged from, or even hostile to, each other.【范文译文】如何处理复杂的人际关系始终是我们大多数人的一大烦恼。
2022年12月全国大学英语四级考试真题和答案解析(第三套)
2022年12月大学英语四级考试真题（第3套）Part I Writing(30minutes) Directions:In this task,you are to write an essay on the role of physical exercise in achieving success at college.You will have30minutes for the task.You should write at least 120words but no more than180words.PartⅡListening Comprehension(25minutes)特殊说明：由于多题多卷，官方第三套真题的听力试题与第二套真题的一致，只是选项顺序不同，因此，本套试卷不再提供听力部分。
Part III Reading Comprehension(40minutes) Section ADirections:In this section,there is a passage with ten blanks.You are required to select one word for each blank from a list of choices given in a word bank following the passage.Read the passage through carefully before making your choices.Each choice in the bank is identified by a letter.Please mark the corresponding letter for each item on Answer Sheet 2with a single line through the centre.You may not use any of the words in the bank more than once．Parenting brings fathers more joy than it does mothers,according to a new study.The research examined three studies26more than18,000participants.Across all three, parenthood was27with more positive wellbeing outcomes for dads than for mums.So why are fathers happier than mothers?“Fathers may fare better than mothers in part due to how they spend time with their children,”said lead author Katherine Nelson-Coffey.In one study,the authors28that dads were more likely to take“playing”as an29 activity both when caring for their kids and spending time with their kids.“Playing with their children likely offers parents opportunities to experience positive feelings and30 closeness with their children,”they say.Fathers also did better than men without kids,reporting greater happiness,life satisfaction,and fewer31symptoms.They also reported greater connectedness and autonomy(自主).For mums,32,compared to women without children,the results weren’t quite as positive.Mums reported greater autonomy,but also“greater trouble”and fewer positive33.Mums reported happier moods while interacting with their kids,compared to other experiences,but not while engaging34in childcare.“This difference suggests that how mothers and fathers spend time with their children might have important35for their wellbeing,”the authors write.They suspect that mums may be less happy than dads because they’re more likely to have higher expectations about parenthood.As such,they’re more likely to be“let down”by the experience.A)additional F)directly K)involvingB)associated G)emotions L)noteC)composing H)however M)preciselyD)cultivate I)implications N)superficialE)depressive J)interfered O)thereforeSection 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 Sheet2.Learning to say noA)Not doing something will always be faster than doing it.This philosophy applies in manyareas of life.For example,there is no meeting that goes faster than not having a meeting at all.This is not to say you should never attend another meeting,but the truth is that we say“yes”to too many things we don’t actually want to do.B)How often do people ask you to do something and you just reply,“Sure.”Three days later,you’re overwhelmed by how much is on your to-do list.We become frustrated by our obligations even though we were the ones who said“yes”to them in the first place.Even worse,people will occasionally fight to do things that waste time.You don’t have to do something just because it exists.It’s worth asking if things are necessary.Many of them are not,and a simple“no”will be more productive than whatever work the most efficient person can cope with.But if the benefits of saying“no”are so obvious,then why do we say“yes”so often?C)We say“yes”to many requests not because we want to do them,but because we don’twant to be seen as rude or unhelpful.Often,we have to consider saying“no”to someone we will interact with again in the future—our co-worker,our spouse,our family and friends.Saying“no”to our superiors at work can be particularly difficult.In these situations,I like the approach recommended in Essentialism by Greg McKeown.He writes,“Remind your superiors what you would be neglecting if you said‘yes’and force them to deal with the trade-off.For example,if your manager comes to you and asks you to do X,you can respond with‘Yes,I’m happy to make this the priority.Which of these other projects should I deprioritize to pay attention to this new project?’”D)Collaborating with others is an important element of life.The thought of straining therelationship outweighs the commitment of our time and energy.For this reason,it can be helpful to be gracious in your response.Do whatever favors you can,and be warm-hearted and direct when you have to say no.But even after we have accounted for these social considerations,many of us still seem to do a poor job of managing the trade-off between yes and no.We find ourselves over-committed to things that don’tmeaningfully improve or support those around us,and certainly don’t improve our own lives.E)Perhaps one issue is how we think about the meaning of yes and no.The words“yes”and“no”get so often used in comparison with each other that it feels like they carry equal weight in conversation.In reality,they’re not just opposite in meaning,but of entirely different magnitudes in commitment.When you say“no”,you’re only saying“no”to one option.When you say“yes”,you’re saying“no”to every other option.I like how economist Tim Harford put it,“Every time we say‘yes’to a request,we’re also saying ‘no’to anything else we might accomplish with the time.”Once you’re committed to something,you’ve already decided how that future block of time will be spent.In other words,saying“no”saves you time in the future.Saying“yes”costs you time in the future.“No”is a form of time credit.You retain the ability to spend your future time however you want.“Yes”is a form of time debt.You have to pay back your commitment at some point.F)“No”is a decision.“Yes”is a responsibility.Saying“no”is sometimes seen as a luxurythat only those in power can afford.And it’s true:turning down opportunities is easier when you can fall back on the safety net provided by power,money,and authority.But it’s also true that saying“no”is not merely a privilege reserved for the successful.It’s alsoa strategy that can help you become successful.Saying“no”is an important skill todevelop at any stage of your career because it retains the most important asset in life:your time.As investor Pedro Sorrentino put it,“If you don’t guard your time,people will steal it from you.”You need to say“no”to whatever isn’t leading you toward your goals. G)Nobody embodied this idea better than Steve Jobs,who said,“People think focus meanssaying‘yes’to the thing you’ve got to focus on.But that’s not what it means at all.It means saying‘no’to the hundred other good ideas that there are.You have to pick carefully.”Jobs had another great quote about saying“no”:“I’m actually as proud of the things we haven’t done as the things I have done.Innovation is saying‘no’to1,000 things.”H)Over time,as you continue to improve and succeed,your strategy needs to change.Theopportunity cost of your time increases as you become more successful.At first,you just eliminate the obvious distractions and explore the rest.As your skills improve and you learn to separate what works from what doesn’t,you have to continually increase your threshold for saying“yes”.You still need to say“no”to distractions,but you also need to learn to say“no”to opportunities that were previously good uses of time,so you can make space for better uses of time.It’s a good problem to have,but it can be a tough skill to master.I)What is true about health is also true about productivity:an ounce of prevention is worth apound of cure.More effort is wasted doing things that don’t matter than is wasted doing things inefficiently.And if that is the case,elimination is a more useful skill than optimization.I’m reminded of the famous Peter Drucker quote,“There is nothing so useless as doing efficiently that which should not be done at all.”36.People often grant a request just because they want to appear polite and helpful.37.It’s no easy job learning to say“no”to opportunities that were once considered worth grasping.38.When you decline a request,you are saving your future time.39.People sometimes struggle to do things that are simply a waste of time.40.Doing efficiently what is not worth doing is the most useless effort.41.It is especially difficult for people to decline to do what their superiors ask them to do.42.People agree to do too many things they are in fact unwilling to do.43.According to one famous entrepreneur,innovation means refusal to do an enormous number of things.44.It is an essential aspect of life to cooperate with other people.45.Refusing a request is sometimes seen as a privilege not enjoyed by ordinary people. Section CDirections:There are2passages 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 Sheet2 with a single line through the centre.Passage OneQuestions46to50are based on the following passage.We’re eating more fish than ever these days.At around20kilograms per person global fish consumption is now more than twice what it was in the1960s.What’s really remarkable, though,is where that fish comes from.For the first time in human history,most of our aquatic(水产的)food now comes from farming rather than fishing.People ate around73million tonnes of farmed fish—just more than half of the volume of fish that humans consumed—in2014.That’s out of a total fish supply of167million tonnes; the remaining20million or so tonnes go into things like animal feed and medical products.To keep eating fish at the current rate,we’re definitely going to need to keep aquaculture(水产养殖)developing.That’s because the volume of fish caught in the wild has leveled off since the1990s.Back in1974,only10%of marine fish stocks had been overfished.Now,more than three-tenths are.Only a tenth of our oceans’fish stocks could sustain heavier fishing than current levels.But while catchings at sea have suffered,fish-farming has been growing at a fast rate.A lot of that is coming from China,which produces60%of the world’s farmed fish.In fact, some35countries,including China,now produce more farmed than wild-caught fish.This shift toward aquaculture isn’t just good for ensuring salmon(三文鱼)on your plate; it’s also crucial to ensuring food security and sustainability.By2050,the world will need to feed an estimated9.7billion people.They’ll have to get their protein somewhere.However, raising cattle,pigs,and other land-based animals requires vast sums of grain and water.For example,pound for pound,beef requires15times more feed to raise than carp,a freshwaterfish farmed all over Asia.That grain—and the water needed to grow it—could be consumed by people instead.However,aquaculture is no silver bullet.In some southeast Asian countries,shrimp farming does disastrous damage to marine ecosystems.Despite these problems,however, shrimp continues to be among the most popular seafoods worldwide.46.What does the author say is remarkable about the fish we eat?A)They reproduce quickly.B)They are mostly farmed.C)They have become as important as grain.D)They have a longer history than humans.47.What do we need to do if we keep consuming fish at the current rate?A)Increase the fishing volume considerably.B)Develop more advanced fishing technology.C)Enlarge the marine fish stocks effectively.D)Expand the scale of fish-farming continuously.48.What does the author say about China in terms of aquatic food?A)It places increasing emphasis on fishing now.B)It boasts of the world’s largest fishing stocks.C)It raises more fish than caught from the wild.D)It supplies60%of the world’s fish products.49.Why does the author say aquaculture is so important these days?A)It is a must for feeding the world’s fast-growing population.B)It proves a reliable source of protein for humans and animals.C)It is essential to maintaining both mental and physical health.D)It ensures a balanced healthy diet for people the world over.50.What does the author imply by saying aquaculture is no silver bullet?A)Shrimp-farming is a risky business.B)Fish-farming will not be sustainable.C)Fish-farming may cause serious problems too.D)Shrimp-farming can become quite expensive.Passage TwoQuestions51to55are based on the following passage.In2020,the Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to the World Food Programme(WFP).Why a Nobel Prize for the WFP,and why now?In2019,the WFP assisted nearly100 million people in88countries.It is the safety net for those who fall off the edge of existence. It is a response to solving the problem of food instability.Its Nobel Prize reminds us all of the moral hazard in imagining that the poor and vulnerable are somebody else’s problem.The WFP has been around since1961and has been the global coordinator of nationally based efforts to avoid disasters with food aid.Despite decades of effort to eliminate hunger, the latest estimate is that about11%of people on the planet(about820million people)aresuffering daily undernourishment.Progress at reducing undernourishment has stopped despite gains through the1990s and2000s.Developed countries sometimes offer food and aid to developing ones,but at a price. One American philosopher stated that addressing the needs of the poor and vulnerable is about more than money—it is mostly about creating conditions under which prosperity and opportunity can thrive.When aid is offered with heavy conditions attached,like loan repayment or food for resources,it often widens the gap between rich and poor and sustains the old world order.This is why the work of the WFP is so vital.The scientific community,however,can provide a helping hand to the WFP.By sharing knowledge of agriculture and climate with peers in countries most vulnerable to poverty and hunger,scientists can help reduce these problems.By making its voice heard,science can lead by example.The ability to overcome food shortages that must be built into some of the poorest countries will not come from loans from wealthy countries,which may have food problems of their own,or world economic institutions.This ability will be built upon self-confident people using open and shared scientific knowledge to pull themselves out of their misery.51.What does the WFP’s winning of the Nobel Peace Prize make us realize?A)More and more people in the world are suffering from starvation.B)All of us can be affected by food instability one way or another.C)It is hazardous to leave millions of people poor and vulnerable.D)It is morally wrong to think helping the poor is not our business.52.What do we learn about the WFP’s effort to eliminate hunger?A)It has ensured a sufficient food supply to millions.B)It is still far from its goal despite the progress made.C)It has done a good job in combating natural disasters.D)It is preventing starvation occurring on a global scale.53.What will happen when food aid is offered at a price?A)The rich will become richer and the poor poorer.B)More people will be willing to join in the effort.C)More food will be made available to the needy.D)The relief effort will be rendered less sustainable.54.How can scientists help cope with poverty and hunger?A)By collaborating closely with world economic institutions.B)By sharing expertise with peers in poverty-stricken nations.C)By setting up more food research programs in developing countries.D)By building self-respect in people suffering from undernutrition.55.What message does the author try to convey at the end of the passage?A)Wealthy nations should solve their own food problems first.B)Rich countries should be more generous in providing food aid.C)Poor nations should enhance their own ability to solve their food shortages.D)World economic institutions should play a bigger role in fighting hunger.PartⅣTranslation(30minutes)Directions:For this part,you are allowed30minutes to translate a passage from Chinese into English.You should write your answer on Answer Sheet2.冬至（Winter Solstice）是全年白昼最短、黑夜最长的一天，标志着一年中最寒冷时节的开始。
2023年6月大学生英语四级真题试卷及详细答案(三套)
2023年6月大学生英语四级真题试卷及详细答案(三套)前言2023年6月的大学生英语四级考试即将到来，为了帮助广大考生更好地备战，本文提供了三套2023年6月大学生英语四级真题试卷及详细答案。
希望本文可以对考生们的备考提供一定的帮助。
试卷一第一部分：听力理解(共25小题)听力理解部分包含了五个听力材料，每个材料后面有五个问题。
请考生根据所听到的内容选择正确的答案。
第二部分：阅读理解(共20小题)阅读理解部分包含了四篇文章，每篇文章后面有五个问题。
请考生根据文章内容选择正确的答案。
第三部分：完型填空(共15小题)完型填空部分包含了一篇短文，短文中有15个空格。
请考生根据上下文选择合适的词语填入空格处。
辨析词义部分包含了10个句子，每个句子中都有一个加下划线的单词，考生需要根据句子的上下文选择最合适的词义。
第五部分：写作(共两个任务)写作部分包含了两个任务，第一个任务是写一篇关于城市交通问题的短文，第二个任务是根据一幅图画写一篇短文。
试卷二第一部分：听力理解(共25小题)…试卷三第一部分：听力理解(共25小题)…第二部分：阅读理解(共20小题)……第四部分：辨析词义(共10小题)…第五部分：写作(共两个任务)…答案及解析试卷一答案及解析听力理解1.B2.C3.A4.B5. C …阅读理解1.A2.D3.B4.C5. A …完型填空1.C2.A3.B4.D5. C …辨析词义1.B2.A3.C4.D5. B …写作任务一：城市交通问题的短文 (此处省略正文)任务二：根据一幅图画写一篇短文 (此处省略正文)试卷二答案及解析…试卷三答案及解析…注意：本文只是提供了试卷的框架和部分内容，实际的试卷内容和答案需要参考真实的2023年6月大学生英语四级考试。
希望本文可以帮助考生们更好地备考，祝大家顺利通过考试！。
2022年12月大学英语六级考试真题(第3套)
Part I Writing ( 30 minutes)Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write an essay that begins with the sentence "Today increasing importance is being attached to cultivating college st u dents' team spirit." You can make statements, give reasons, or cite examples to develop your essay. You should write at least 150 words but no more than 200 words.Part ll Listening Comprehension ( 30 minutes)Part �Reading Comprehension ( 40 minutes) Section A Directions: In this section , there is a passage with ten blanks. You are required to select one word for each blank from a list of choices given in a word bank following the passage. Read the passage through carefully before making your choices. Each choice in the bank is identified by a letter. Please mark the corresponding letter for each item on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre. You may not use any of the words in the bank more than once.American colleges and universities are using 64 percent less coal than they did a decade ago, burning 700,000 tons last year, down from 2 million tons in 2008, the U.S. Energy Information Administration CEW said in a report yesterday.All 57 schools that were burning coal in 2008 are using less now, and 20 have coal completely, EIA found.Most universities have turned to natural gas as a , with state funding backing the fuel switch. While academic institutions use less than O. 1 percent of U. S. coal burned for power, campus coal use has a history dating back to the 1800s when to power was scarce. Many universities still operate their own power plants .. The Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 encouraged more electricity generation by allowing institutions to sell power to utilities. But EIA noted many coal-fired universities have signed onto the American College and University Presidents Climate Commitment, which was launched in 2007.About 665 schools are part of the program, which aims togreenhouse gas emissions. Thirty percent of the participants have pledged to be carbonwithin 20 years. The Sierra Club's Beyond Coal campaign, which also leads campaigns for universities to withdraw their in coal and other fossil fuels, lists 22 schools that have pledged to move "beyond coal," including Clemson University, Indiana University, Ohio University, Penn State University, the University of Louisville and the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.The largest coal useat colleges were in Michigan, Missouri, Tennessee and Indiana. Indiana's universities alone cut coal by 81 percent between 2008 and 2015.During the same period, Michigan made an 80 percent cut and Tennessee cut back by 94 percent at state institutions.2022年12月大学英语六级考试真题（第3套）提示：2022年12月本套听力内容第一二套相同，故而未重复显示。
新通用大学英语综合教程2(第2册)U3课后答案及课件(第三单元unit03),高等教育出版社
Extended Exercises Checkpoint
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Listen to the conversation and answer the questions.
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□Wants to meet □Returned your call
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新通用大学英语综合教程2(第2册)U3课后答案及课件(第三单元unit03),高等教育出版社
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B. Write the reason why each person calls Top Notch Travel.
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4. How much is the initial discount on the honeymoon suite after Mr. Nelson complains about the hotel service? _1_0_%________________________________________
Part 1 Could You Take a Message?
Listen to the conversation and answer the questions.
1. What is the name of the caller? a
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大学考试试卷《大学英语(1)》及参考答案3套
大学考试试卷《大学英语（1）》及参考答案3套大学英语(1)一、单项选择题(本大题共60分，共 60 小题，每小题 1 分) 1. Many years ago, the girl ( ) in London with her family for a longtime.A. livedB. had livedC. has livedD. was living2. The man knocked at the door ( ) nobody answered.A. andB. soC. orD. but3. Florida can ( ) vegetable ( ) the rest of the country in theAmerica.A. give … withB. provide … forC. meet … forD. bring… for4. There isn’t any difference between the two. I really don’t know( ).A. which to chooseB. to choose whatC. what to chooseD. to choose which5. My sister often ( ) me to read stories to her.A. askB. have askedC. asksD. has asked6. ( ) the bad weather, the football match had to be put off.A. Because ofB. BecauseC. In caseD. On occasion7. When you come out of the elevator, turn ( ) left.A. aB. anC. theD. ×8. The manager’s office is ( ) the fourth floor downstairs. A. atB. inC. onD. from9. There were so many people that police found it very hard to bring the situation ( ) control. A. atB. underC. withD. on10. Great changes ( ) in China since 1978.A. have been taken placeB. have taken placeC. has been taken placeD. has taken place11. It is a nice day to me. Why not ( ) for a picnic?A. go forB. go toC. go outD. go in12. The pants are too ( )( ) for me. I’d like some loose ones. A. shortB. closeC. tightD. narrow13. A comment ( ) a nice day or a personal complaint about the rainis an easy way to break the ice. A. onB. toC. inD. for14. They will realize the importance of environmental protection ( ).A. for or againstB. ups and downsC. sooner or laterD. here and there15. On the way to the airport, the driver told me( ).A. he is lostB. he was lostC. he lostD. he loses16. This afternoon at 3 I’ll discuss the report with the ( ) manager.A. mainB. bigC. chiefD. general17. Would you please tell me( )?A. where is the manager’s office?B. where the manager’s office is?C. the manager’s office is where?D. how can I find the manager’s office.18. People’s attitudes ( ) gift giving may vary from country tocountry.A. towardsB. forC. inD. with19. The number of the visitors, ( ) we had expected, was well overtwo hundred.A. thatB. whereC. whoD. as20. . It’s raining as far east ( ) Detroit and Toronto. A. asB. toC. forD. so21. ( ) I walked around the deck, I’d frequently stop and write inmy journal.A. ForB. AsC. SinceD. However22. Go straight for about ten minutes and you can see it ( ) the leftside.A. atB. inC. onD. from23. I will not wait for him if he ( ) phone me back.A. will notB. do notC. does notD. has not24. ( ), how can I get to the Kodak company?A. I'm sorryB. Please tell meC. WellD. Excuse me25. ( ) I had time, I would have gone over to see her.A. DidB. WereC. HadD. If26. When talking about fruits, I prefer banana ( ) apple. A. overB. ofC. atD. to27. The plane will take off as soon as the weather ( ) clear. A. becameB. becomesC. becomeD. will become28. I don't think that I shall fail. But if I ( ), I would try again.A. should failB. would failC. failedD. had failed29. There are many misunderstandings about American Indian names. Crazy Horses, for example, was given to a man because he was courageous, not because he was mad. Indian families had no last names. The Sioux Indians give individuals three or four names. The first name was givenat birth. It showed the order of a birth into the family. Wenonah, for instance, meant “firstborn daughter”. The second name, the honor name, was given to the child by a medicine man (有法术之人). It usuallyreferred to the fine character of good deeds of one of the child’s ancestors (祖先). When he grew up, the personwas expected to live up to this name. Otherwise, the person mightnot be called by it. The third name was the nickname. It usuallyreferred to something odd (临时的) that the person had done. It was hardly ever flattering. The fourth name came the deed name. It was give n by a war chief after the person accomplished some good orextraordinary bravery. The name might be that of a fear –– inspiring animal suchas Bear or Buffalo or that of a noble bird, such as Eagle, Hawk or Owl.A. misunderstandings about American Indian names,B. the way American Indians are named,C. American Indian family namesD. the number of American Indian names30. The workers ( ) the recreational center by the middle of 1999. A. had builtB. have builtC. builtD. build31. There are many misunderstandings about American Indian names. Crazy Horses, for example, was given to a man because he was courageous, not because he was mad. Indian families had no last names. The Sioux Indians give individuals three or four names. The first name was givenat birth. It showed the order of a birth into the family. Wenonah, for instance, meant “firstborn daughter”. The second name, the honor name, was given to the child by a medicine man (有法术之人). It usuallyreferred to the fine c haracter of good deeds of one of the child’s ancestors (祖先). When he grew up, the personwas expected to live up to this name. Otherwise, the person mightnot be called by it. The third name was the nickname. It usuallyreferred to something odd (临时的) that the person had done. It was hardly ever flattering. The fourth name came the deed name. It was give n by a war chief after the person accomplished some good orextraordinary bravery. The name might be that of a fear –– inspiring animal suchas Bear or Buffalo or that of a noble bird, such as Eagle, Hawk or Owl.A. First nameB. Nickname.C. Honor name.D. Last name.32. —Someone took my book. —Well, I didn't and ( ).A. nor did JackB. nor Jack didC. Jack did norD. Jack nor did33. Simply say ing “hi” is an ( )greeting.A. informalB. formalC. informD. form34. Once you have finished the design, you may have a whole week ( )( ).A. offB. downC. inD. up35. I don’t know ( ).A. what does this word meanB. what this word meansC. what kind of a meaning is this wordD. that is this word means36. My American friend knows my problem because I ( ) my ideas withhim.A. have changedB. changedC. have exchangedD. exchanged37. My pronunciation isn’t ( ) enough to make myself understood.. A. absoluteB. accurateC. amusedD. detailed38. Chinese ( ) are not written with an alphabet, making it veryhardfor a lot of Westerners to remember.A. namesB. foodsC. characteristicsD. characters39. Were it be rainy tomorrow, we ( ) the activities. A. will cancelB. would cancelC. had cancelledD. cancel40. She ( ) quite a lot for such a young age. A. has expensedB. expensedC. experienceD. has experienced41. When I returned home, I found I had ( ) the wrong suitcase.A. taken offB. taken upC. looked outD. picked up42. Great as Newton was, many of his ideas ( ) today and are being modified by the work of scientists of our time. A. are to challengeB. may be challengedC. have been challengedD. are challenging43. The teacher ( ) us so much homework that almost every one of us felt discouraged.A. assignedB. deliveredC. distributedD. scattered44. The more attention you put in your study, ( ) the study will be.A. more easierB. the more easierC. the easierD. easier as45. We sincerely invite you as the ( ) character of the play.A. firstB. importantC. mainD. leading46. If you refuse my suggestion, you will regret( ).A. sooner or laterB. now and thenC. time and timeD. in or out47. The poster is about the opening ( ) of the new training center.A. meetingB. ritualC. ceremonyD. gathering48. It is in this university ( ) Prof. Jackson established his famoustheory.A. whichB. thatC. whereD. what49. The ( )high for tomorrow is forty-five degrees Fahrenheit.A. predictB. predictedC. predictingD. prediction50. When I returned home, I found I had ( ) the wrong suitcase.A. taken offB. taken upC. looked outD. picked up51. Many Chinese who have spoken with me always say that mypronunciation is just like that of a ( ) A. nativeB. nationalC. nationD. nave52. I’d better check in my luggage quickly ( ) I’d miss my flight.A. andB. soC. orD. to53. The basketball game come to us ( ) from New York. A. liveB. aliveC. livelyD. living54. I don’t know how to express my thanks. -- ( )A. it’s my pressureB. The pleasure is mine.C. Nice to meet.D. No, not.55. ( ) find the scrap of paper on which he had written her e-mailaddress, he did his best to type it in from memory. A. Enable toB. EnableC. Unable toD. Unable56. Anyone, ( ) is really late for a social activity, shouldapologize to those who have already been there. A. whomB. whatC. whichD. who57. Ahead of me I saw a woman ( ) I thought was my aunt. A. WhoB. WhomC. of whomD. whose58. Look at the muddy road here. It ( )( ) last night. A. could have rainedB. must have rainedC. would have rainedD. should have rained59. The movie was very boring and only ( ) people finished it.A. fewB. littleC. a fewD. a little60. First aid ( ) is quite useful in traveling. A. boxB. kitC. containerD. cage二、阅读理解单项选择题(本大题共40分，共 4 小题，每小题 10 分)1. During the summer holidays there will be a revised ( 修改过的 )schedule of services for the students. Changes for dining-room and library service hours and for bus schedules will be posted on the wall outside of the dining-hall. Weekly film and concert schedules, which are being arranged, will be posted each Wednesday outside of the student club.In the summer holidays, buses going to the town center will leavethe main hall every hour on the half hour during the day. The dining-room will serve three meals a day from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm during the week and two meals from noon to 7:00 pm on weekends. The library will continue its usual hours during the week, but have shorter hours on Saturdays and Sundays. The weekend hours are from noon to 5:00 pm. Allstudents who want to use the library borrowing services must have a new summercard. This announcement will also appear in the next week''s student newspaper.(1).The main purpose of this announcement is to ( )A. tell students of important schedule changesB.tell students of new bus and library servicesC.show the excellent services for studentsD.ask students to renew their library cards(2). At which of the following times will the bus leave the main hall? ( )A. 8:00, 9:00, 10:00, 11:00B.8:30,9:30, 10:30, 11:30C.8:30,9:00, 9:30, 10:00D.8:00, 9:30, 11:00, 12:30(3). Times for films and concerts are not listed in this announcement because ( )A. they are not to be announcedB.they are posted outside of the student clubC.the full list is not readyD. ?the full list is too long(4). In the summer holidays, the library will have ( )A. no special hoursB.special hours on weekdaysC.special hours on weekendsD.special hours both on weekdays and weekends(5). We may infer that during the summer holidays ( )A. the student newspaper will sell more copiesB.there will be a concert or a film once a weekC.many students will stay in the universityD.no breakfast will be served on weekend2. During the 19th century, scientists found that when certain parts of the brain of a person were hurt, he would lose the power of doingcertain things. And so people thought that each part of the brain does a different job. But modem research discovered that this is not so, for it is not easy to show exactly what each part of the brain does.In the past fifty years there has been a great increase in the amount of research done on the brain. Scientists have found out the way the brain works is not so simple as people in general may think. Chemists fell us that about 100 000 chemical changes take place in the brain every second. Some recent researches also suggest that we can remember everything that happens to us. We, may not be able to think of the things we have heard and seen, but it is kept there in the storehouse ( 宝库 ) of the humanbrain. Earlier scientists thought that is not true. As long as the brain is given plenty of exercise, it keeps its power. It has been proved that an old person who has always been active in the mind has a quicker mind than a young person who has only done physical work without using much of his brain.(1). In the 19th century, scientist found that a person would lose the power to do certain things ( )A. when he got weaker in healthB.if certain parts of his brain were hurtC.after he did a quite different jobD.when he grew older(2). Scientists today are still unable to show exactly ( ).A. what each part of the brain is doingB.how many chemical changes take place in the brain each secondC.whether each part of the brain does the same jobD.which part of the brain is the most important(3). It has been found that one's brain usually works ( ).A. faster when he is oldB.a little now and a little thenC.in a very simple wayD.more complicated than we thought(4). Which of the following is NOT true according to the text? ( )A. Scientists are working hard at the researches on the brain.B.As many as six million chemical changes take place in the brainevery minute.C.A young man doing physical labor is sure to have a much slower min D.Even an old man may have a quick mind if his brain is given much exercise.(5). The more work we give to our brains( )A. the less result we will gainB.the more work they are able to doC.the weaker their power will getD.the more tired they will feel3. People landing at London''s Heathrow airport have something newto look at as they fly over Britain''s capital city. It is attractive, simple and a little strange. The Millennium Dome ( 千禧穹 )is a huge semi-circle of plastic and steel and it contains the largest public space in the world. It has been built to house an exhibition of all that is best in British life, learning and leisure.The Millennium Dome was designed by Sir Richard Rogers, one ofBritain''s most famous architects ( 建筑师 ) . His work points the way to new developments in building. Think of it as a giant symbolof the buildings in which we will all be living and working in the near-future.Buildings are also a part of history. They express the culture ofthe times. Sir Richard Rogers is aware of this responsibility. While different designers have individual styles, their work also has a common style. That is: to express the values of the information age. What is an "information age" building? The Dome is a good example. After theMillennium exhibition ends, it will be used for another purpose. Just as people no longer have "jobs for life", modem buildings are designed for a number of different uses. Another Richard Roger''s building, the PompidouCenter in France, uses the idea that information is communication. Instead of being hidden in the walls, heating pipes and elevators are open to public view. The PompidouCenter is a very honest building. It tells you how it works.(1). The Millennium Dome has been originally built to holdan exhibition ( )A. of different building designsB. .of everything that can draw the attention of people C.of the finest things in BritainD.of recent developments in information technology(2). The sentence "His work points the way to new developments in building"(Para.2) implies that the designer Sir Richard Rogers ( )A. has developed a new set of building standardsB.strictly follows the tradition in his work C.is a pioneer architect of his ageD.is the father of modem architecture(3). Sir Richard Rogers clearly knows mat it is his duty to ( )A. create something out of a unique styleB.house those people who will often change their jobs C.make his buildings historic onesD.construct a building that can meet the changes of the modem age(4). The PompidouCenter in France is outstanding in the fact that ( )A. people in it are able to visit each other convenientlyB.visitors can see clearly the structure and facilities of the whole buildingC.it makes use of the best techniques invented in the information ageD.it was designed and built by an honest British designer(5). This short passage mainly tells us about ( )A. the unique contribution of a famous architectB.modem buildings of various stylesC.a few developments in house-buildingD.the common features of British and French buildings4. One Sunday, Mark decided to go sailing in his boat with hisfriendDan, but Dan happened to be away. Dan''s brother John offered to goinstead though he did not know anything about sailing. Mark agreed and they set out to sea.Soon they found themselves in a thick fog. Mark was sure they would be hit by a big ship. Fortunately he saw a large buoy ( 浮标 )through the fog and decided to tie the boat to it for safety. As he was getting onto the buoy, however, he dropped the wet rope. The boat moved away in the fog carrying John, who did not know how to use the radio. He drifted ( 漂移 ) about and was not seen until twelve hours later.Mark spent the night on the buoy. In the early morning he fell asleep. He was having abad dream when a shout woke him up. A ship, the Good Hope, came up and he climbed onto it and thanked the captain. The captain told himthat John had beenpicked up by another ship and the ship''s captain had sent out a message. "Without themessage I would not have found you on the buoy," he said.(1). Why didn't Markand Dan go sailing together? ( )A. Dan asked his brother to go insteadB.Dan was in some other place.C.Mark was in some other place.D.Mark would like to go with John(2). Mark tried to tie the boat to the buoy so that( )A. he could spend the night on it whileJohn was looking for helpB.he and John could go sailing again when the fog cleared C.it wouldn't be hit by other shipsD.he might be picked up by a passing ship(3). John and Mark became separated because ( )A. there wasn't room for both John and Mark on the buoyB.John couldn't control the boat and drifted awayC.Mark thought it safe to stay on the buoy but John didn't D. John had to stay in the boat to radio for help(4). What made it possible for Mark to be found on the buoy? ( )A. John told people where to look for him.B.John radioed to the Good Hope to get him.C.He shouted when he caught sight of the Good Hope.D.The captain saw him as the fog cleared(5). The word "he" in the last sentence refers to ( )A. the captain that got the messageB.the captain that sent the messageC.JohnD.Mark答案:一、单项选择题(60分，共 60 题，每小题 1 分)1. A2. D3. B4. A5. C6. A7. D8. C9. B 10. B 11. C 12. C 13. A 14. C 15. B 16. D 17. B 18. A 19. D 20. A 21. B 22. C 23. C 24. D 25. C 26. D 27. B 28. A 29. B 30. A 31. D 32. A 33. A 34. A 35. B 36. C 37. B 38. D 39. B 40. D 41. D 42. C 43. A 44. B 45. D 46. A 47. C 48. B 49. B50. D 51. A 52. C 53. A 54. B 55. C 56. D 57. C 58. C 59. A 60. B二、阅读理解单项选择题(40分，共 4 题，每小题 10 分)1.(1). A (2). B (3). B (4). C (5). D2.(1). B (2). A (3). D (4). C (5). B3.(1). C (2). C (3). D (4). B (5). A4.(1). B (2). C (3). B (4). A (5). A大学英语(1)一、单项选择题(本大题共60分，共 60 小题，每小题 1 分)1. ( ) you have worked out the hard problem, you shall have a rest first.A. By nowB. Ever sinceC. Now thatD. In that2. ( ) tonight, why not drop in and play chess with me?A. Since you are freeB. For you are freeC. Because you are freeD. If you would be free3. The subway is much ( )than the bus. A. more fasterB. less fasterC. less fastD. faster4. We are having a ( ) technical problem with one of our engines.A. lightB. slightC. brightD. slim5. Having worked hard for half a year, I plan to go on my ( ).A. vocationB. vacationC. cautionD. action6. The more I apply them ( ) real situations, the more natural they will become.A. onB. forC. toD. from7. ( ) I am well again, I can go on with the expedition.A. In thatB. Now thatC. BecauseD. That8. The opportunities for people to meet outside ( ) a lot ( ) the weather.A. based…onB. take…toC. dep end…onD. involve…in9. The engine is ( ) fire. We’re going to crash.A. onB. withC. ofD. under10. ( ) I enjoy working very hard each day at the university, Istillfeel that my family is more important than anything else.A. EvenB. Even thoughC. IfD. As if11. You can ( ) to a beautiful blue sky and then it starts rainingduring breakfast.A. wake toB. wake upC. wake forD. wake towards12. The father ( ) that careful driving on the highway was veryimportant.A. OrganizedB. appreciatedC. emphasizedD. required13. Were it be rainy tomorrow, we ( ) the activities.A. will cancelB. would cancelC. had cancelledD. cancel14. The more attention you put in your study, ( ) the study will be.A. more easierB. the more easierC. the easierD. easier as15. Of course, our ( ) relationship is very good. But business isbusiness.A. personnelB. personalC. privateD. public16. I know every word in an( ), but I don’t know what it implies. A. expressingB. expressC. expressedD. expression17. ( ) might be expected, a knowledge of psychology is essentialforgood advertisement.A. WhatB. ThatC. AsD. Which18. If you refuse my suggestion, you will regret( ).A. sooner or laterB. now and thenC. time and timeD. in or out19. I’d better check in my luggage quickly ( ) I’d miss my flight.A. andB. soC. orD. to20. It is in this university ( ) Prof. Jackson established hisfamoustheory.A. whichB. thatC. whereD. what21. Such man ( ) heard form him praised him.A. asB. whoC. thatD. whom22. I gave him the book, but demanded that he ( ) it to me in a week.A. must returnB. returnC. would returnD. returned23. In order to do the research ( ) , many scientists have given up their personal happiness.A. aspectB. prospectC. objectD. project24. When I returned home, I found I had ( ) the wrong suitcase.A. taken offB. taken upC. looked outD. picked up25. They took pictures of me and I took pictures of them ( ).A. by returnB. in returnC. in turnD. with turn26. On another trip, after ( ) a plane from Xiamen to Beijing, I discovered I’d lost my passport.A. aboardingB. boardingC. landingD. aloading27. I’d better check in my luggage quickly () I’d miss my flight.A. andB. soC. orD. to28. Congratulations ( ) your being named this year’s Outstanding Student.A. forB. ofC. onD. at29. His success was due to ( ) he had been working hard A. that the factB. that the factC. which the fact of30. The man took ( ).A. two bottles of beer and a chocolate.B. two bottle of beer and a chocolate.C. two bottles of beer and a piece of chocolate.D. two bottle of beers and a piece of chocolate. 31. I don’t know how to express my thanks. -- ( )A. it’s my pressureB. The pleasure is mine.C. Nice to meet.D. No, not.32. The tall man ______ the woman ______her wallet.( ) A. robbed; of,B. robbed; fromC. robbed; outD. robbed; away33. Anyone, ( ) is really late for a social activity, shouldapologize to those who have already been there. A. whomB. whatC. whichD. who34. The opportunities for people to meet outside ( ) a lot ( ) theweather.A. based…onB. take…toC. depend…onD. involve…in35. The merit of sales tax ( ) decreases government reliance onincome taxes.A. is that itB. that itC. that isD. it is36. I’d better check in my luggage quickly ( ) I’d miss my flight.A. andB. soC. orD. to37. ( ) I enjoy working very hard each day at the university, Istillfeel that my family is more important than anything else. A. EvenB. Even thoughC. IfD. As if38. Look at the muddy road here. It ( )( ) last night. A. could have rainedB. must have rainedC. would have rainedD. should have rained39. I had to rush to the ( ) desk to pay for my ticket. A. preservationB. conservationC. reservationD. deserve40. I'm afraid that he is not quite sure if it is worth ( ). A. doingB. of doingC. to doD. done41. We were surprised to hear the wonderful news of your engagement to Mike. ( )A. 约会B. 婚约C. 诺言D. 交战42. In this case, you should make an apology ( ) the person afterwards.A. forB. toC. withD. on43. I’d like to have everything under ( ), and I don’t want any last minute panic.A. controlB. centralC. pressureD. condition44. Students would send a ( ) of flowers to their teachers on Teacher’s Day.A. handfulB. pieceC. branchD. bunch45. As a host, whenever there is an activity, you should come to theplace ( ) schedule.A. beforeB. ahead ofC. behindD. in46. ( ) a life may be too hard to the little girl.A. ThisB. ThatC. SoD. Such47. During this season, temperature always ( ) from 100C to 150C.A. changesB. shiftsC. variesD. goes48. Mr. Smith ( ) be a high school teacher ten years ago.A. used toB. was used toC. use toD. was use to49. You can’t cut ( ) the blood relationship between you and your parents wherever you go.A. downB. offC. upD. in50. I don't think that I shall fail. But if I ( ), I would try again.A. should failB. would failC. failedD. had failed51. He is full of ( ) and likes to study everything new to him.A. loveB. suspectC. hatredD. curiosity52. The subject ( ) I am most interested is English.A. in thatB. in whatC. in whichD. in where53. He has worked hard to ( ) his family. A. maintainB. containC. retainD. pertain54. I don’t know ( ).A. what does this word meanB. what this word meansC. what kind of a meaning is this wordD. that is this word means55. The thief had left an impression ( ) his foot in the garden.A. onB. atC. aboutD. of56. Rather than ( ) everything to the last minute he always prefers to start early.A. leave toB. leaveC. leavingD. left57. The doctor took my temperature and ( ) to my heart.A. listensB. will listenC. has listenedD. listened58. Here is an example to ( ) the differences.A. illustrateB. appreciateC. varyD. offer。
2020年12月大学英语四级真题及答案完整版(第2套)
2020年12月大学英语四级考试真题（第2卷）PartⅠWriting（30minutes）Directions:For this part,you are allowed30minutes to write a composition on the topic“Changes in the way of Transportation”.You should write at least120 words but no more than180words.With the social and economic development,our means of transportation have changed a lot over the last few decades,which has brought much convenience to our life.In the1970s and1980s,bicycles were the primary means of public transportation. Families that owned a bicycle were thought to be in relatively good economic conditions.Because of the implementation of the reform and opening policy,the economy and people’s living standards were improved a lot and travelling by private cars became more and more common in1990s and2000s.And thanks to the information technology,we can now enjoy bike-sharing service and online ride-hailing service which help to make our journey more economical and flexible.We have enough reason to believe that our way of transportation could be more and more economically friendly and intelligent.PartⅡListening Comprehension（25minutes）Section ADirections:In this section,you will hear three news reports.At the end of each new 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 Sheet1with a single line through the centre.Questions1and2are based on the news report you have just heard.1.A)A deadly fish has been spotted in the Mediterranean waters.B)Invasive species are driving away certain native species.C)The Mediterranean is a natural habitat of Devil Firefish.D)Many people have been attacked by Devil Firefish.2.A)It could add to greenhouse emissions.B)It could disrupt the food chains there.C)It could pose a threat to other marine species.D)It could badly pollute the surrounding waters.1—2题答案：1.A 2.CQuestions3and4are based on the news report you have just heard.3.A)cars will not be allowed to enter the city.B)About half of its city center will be closed to cars.C)Buses will be the only vehicles allowed on its streets.D)Pedestrianswillhavefreeaccesstothecity.4.A)The rising air pollutionin Paris.B)The worsening global warming.C The ever-growing cost of petrol.D)The unbearable traffic noise.3—4题答案：3.B 4.AQuestions5to7are based on the news report you have just heard.5.A)Many of his possessions were stolen.B)His house was burnt down in a fire.C)His fishing boat got wrecked on a rock.D)His good luck charm sank into the sea.6.A)Change his fishing locations.B)Find a job in a travel agency.C)Spend a few nights on a small islandD)Sell the pearl he had kept for years7.A)A New Year museumB)The largest pearl in the world weighsC)His monstrous pearl was extremely valuable.D)His pearl could be displayed in a museum.5—7题答案：5.B 6.D7.CSection 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 Sheet1with a single line through the centre.Questions8to11are based on the conversation you have just heard.8.A)It boasts a fairly long history.B)It produces construction materials.C)It has75offices around the world.D)It has over50business partners.9.A)It has about50employees.B)It was started by his father.C)It has a family business.D)It is over100years old.10.A)Shortage of raw material supply.B)Legal disputes in many countries.C)Outdated product design.D)Loss of competitive edge.11.A)Conducting a financial analysis for it.B)Providing training for its staff members.C)Seeking new ways to increase is exports.D)Introducing innovative marketing strategies.8—11题答案：8.A9.C10.D11.AQuestions12to15are based on the conversation you have just heard.12.A)She is a real expert at house decorations.B)She is well informed about the design business.C)She is attracted by the color of the sitting room.D)She is really impressed by the man’s house.13.A)From his younger brother Greg.B)From home design magazines.C)From a construction businessman.D)From a professional interior designer.14.A)The effort was worthwhile.B)The style was fashionable.C)The cost was affordable.D)The eft was unexpected.15.A)She’d like him to talk with Jonathan about a new project.B)She wants him to share his renovation experience with herC)She wants to discuss the house decoration budget with him.D)She’d like to show him around her newly-renovated house.12—15题答案：12.D13.B14.C15.BSectionCDirections: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 your choices marked A),B),C)and D).Then mark he corresponding letter on Answer Sheet1with a single line through the centre.Questions16to18are based on the passage you have just heard.16.A)Providing routine care for small children.B)Paying hospital bills for emergency cases.C)Doing research on ear,nose and throat diseases.D)Removing objects from patients’noses and ears.17.A)Many children like to smell things they find or play with.B)Many children like to put foreign objects in their mouths.C)Five-to nine-year-olds are the mos likely to put things in their ears.D)Children aged one to four a often more curious than older children.18.A)They tend to act out of impulse.B)They want to attract attentions.C)They are unaware of the potential risks.D)They are curious about these body parts.16—18题答案：16.D17.C18.DQuestions19to21are based on the passage you have just heard.19.A)It paid for her English lessons.B)It gave her a used bicycle.C)It delivered her daily necessities.D)It provided her with physical therapy.20.A)Expanding bike-riding lessons.B)Asking local people for donations.C)Providing free public transport.D)Offering walking tours to visitors.21.A)It is a language school.B)It is a charity organization.C)It is a counseling center.D)It is a sports club.19—21题答案：19.B20.A21.BQuestions22to25are based on the passage you have just heard.22.A)How mice imitate human behavior a space.B)How low gravity affects the human body.C)How mice interact in a new environment.D)How animals deal with lack of gravity.23.A)They were not use to the low-gravity cnvironment.B)They found it difficult to figure out where they were.C)They found the space in the cage too small to stay in.D)They were not sensitive to the changed environment.24.A)They tried every thing possible to escape from the cage.B)They continued to behave as they did in the beginning.C)They already felt at home in the new environment.D)They had found a lot more activities to engage in.25.A)They repeated their activities every day.B)They behaved as if they were on Earth.C)They begin to eat less after some time.D)They changed their routines in space.22—25题答案：22.D23.A24.C25.BPartⅢReading Comprehension(40minutes)Section ADirection:In this section,there s 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 choices in the bank is identified by a letter.Please mark the corresponding letter for each item on Answer Sheet2with a single line through the centre.You may not use any of the words in the bank more than once.When my son completes a task,I can’t help but praise him.It’s only natural to give praise where praise is due,right?But is there such a thing as too much praise?According to psychologist Katherine Phillip,children don’t benefit from 26praise as much as we’d like to think.“Parents often praise,believing they are building their child’s self-confidence.However,over-praising can have a 27effect,”says Phillip.“When we use the same praise28,it may become empty and no longer valued by the child.It can also become an expectation that anything they do must be29with praise.This may lead to the child avoiding taking risks due to fear of30their parents.”Docs this mean we should do away with all the praise?Phillip says no,“The key to healthy praise is1o focus on the process rather than the31it is the recognition of a child’s attempt,or the process in which they achieved something, that is essential,”she says,“Parents should encourage their child to take the risks needed to learn and grow.”So how do we break the32of praise we’re all so accustomed to?Phillip says it’s important to33between“person praise”and“process raise”.“Person praise is34saying how great someone is.It’s a form personal approval.Process praise s acknowledgement of the efforts te person has just35.Children who receive person praise are more likely to feel shame after losing,”says Phillip.A)choose F)experienced K)repeatedlyB)constant G)negative L)rewardedC)disappointing H)outcome M)separatelyD)distinguish I)pattern N)simplyE)exhausting J)plural O)undertaken答案：26.B27.G28.K29.L30.C31.H32.I33.D34.N35.OSection BDirectlons: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.Poverty is a story about us,not them[A]Too often still we think we know the poverty looks like.It's the way we've been taught,the images we’ve been forced-fed decades.The chronically homeless.The undocumented immigrant.The urban poor,usually personified as a woman of color, the"welfare queen"politicians still too often reference.[B]But as income inequality rises to record levels in the United States,even in the midst of a record economic expansions,.those familiar images are outdated, hurtful and counterproductive to focusing attention on solutions and building ladders of opportunity.IC]Today's faces of inequality and lack of opportunity look like all of us.It's Anna Landre,a disabled Georgetown University student fighting to keep health benefits that allow-her the freedom to live her life lt's Tiffanie Standard,a counselor for young women of color in Philadelphia who want to be tech entrepreneurs—but who must work multiple jobs to stay afloat.It's Ken Outlaw,a welder in rural North Carolina whose dream of going back to school at a local community college was dashed by Hurricane Florence-just one of the extreme weather events that have tipped the balance for struggling Americans across the nation,[D]If these arc the central characters of our story about poverty.what layers of perceptions,myths,and realities must we unearth to find meaningful solutions and support?In pursuit of revealing this complicated reality,Mothering Justice,led by women of color,went last year to the state capital in Lansing,Michigan,to lobby on issues that affect working mothers.One of the Mothering Justice organizers went to the office of a state representative to talk about the lack of affordable childcare-the vestiges(痕迹))of a system that expected mothers to stay home with their children while their husbands worked,A legislative staffer dismissed the activist’s concerns, telling her“my husband took care of that-l stayed home.”[E]That comment,says Mothering Justice director Danielle Atkinson.,"was meant to shame"and relied on the familiar trope that a woman of color concemed about income inequality and programs that promote mobility must by definition be a single mom,probably with multiple kids.,In this case.Mothering Justice activist happened to be married.And in most cases in the America of2019,the images that come to mind when we hear the words poverty or income inequality fail miserably in reflecting a complicated reality:poverty touches virtually all of us.The face of income inequality,for all but a very few of us,is the one we each see in the mirror.[F]How many of us are poor in the U.S.?It depends on who you ask.According to the Census Bureau,38million people in the U.S.are living below the official poverty thresholds,Taking into account economic need beyond that absolute measure,the Institute for Policy Studies found that140million peoplc are poor or low-income. That's almost half the U.S population.[G]Whatever the measure,within that massive group,poverty is extremely diverse.We know that some people are more affected than others,like children,the elderly,people with disabilities,and people of color.[H]But the fact that4in10Americans can't come up with$400in an emergency is a commonly cited statistic for good reason:economic instability stretches across race,gender,and geography.It even reaches into the middle classes,as real wages have stagnated(不增长)for all but the very wealthy and temporary spells of financial instability are not uncommon.[I]Negative images remain of who is living in poverty as well as what is needed to move out of it.The big American myth is that you can pull yourself up by your own effort and change a bad situation into a good one.The reality is that finding opportunity without help from families,friends.schools，,and community is virtually impossible.And the playing field is nothing close to level.[J]The Frame Works institute,a research group that focuses on public framing of issues,has studied what sustains stereotypes and narratives of poverty in the United Kingdom."People view economic success and well being in life as product of choice, willpower,drive,grit,and gumption,"says Nat Kendall-Taylor,CEO of Frame Works.“When we see people who are struggling.”he says,those assumptions“lead us to the perception that people in poverty are lazy.they don’t care,and they haven't made the right decisions.”[K]Does this sound familiar?Similar ideas surround poverty in the U.S.And these assumptions wreak havoc on reality."When people enter into that pattern of thinking,"says Kendall-Taylor,"it's cognitively comfortable to make sense of issues of poverty in that way.It creates a kind of cognitive blindness-all of the factors external to a person's drive and choices that they've made become invisible and fade from view.”Those external factors include the difficulties accompanying low-wage work ot struetual discrimination based on race,gender,or ability.Assumptions get worse when people who are poor use government benefits to help them survive.There is a great tension between"the poor"and those who are receiving what has become a dirty word:"welfare."According to the General Social Survey,7l percent of respondents believe the contry is spending too little on a"welfare":37percent believe we are spending too much,[N]"Poverty has been interchangeable with people of color-specifically black women and black mothers,"says Atkinson of Mothering Justice.It's true that black mothers are more affected by poverty than many other groups,yet theyare disproportionately the face of poverty.For example，Americans routinely overestimate the share of black recipients of public assistance programs.[O]In reality,most people will experience some form of financial hardship at some point in their lives.Indeed,people tend to dip in and out of poverty,perhaps due to unexpected obstacles like losing a job,or when hours of a low-wage job fluctuate.[P]Something each of us can do is to treat each other with the dignity and sympathy that is deserved and to understand deeply that the issue of poverty touches all of us.答案：36.[E]That comment,says Mothering Justice director Danielle Atkinson,"was meant to shame"37.[H]But the fact that4in10Americans can't come up with$400in an emergency is a commonly cited statistic for good reason:economic instability stretches across race,gender,and geography.38.[M]According to the General Social Survey,71percent of respondents believe the country is spending too little on"assistance to the poor."39.[J]The Frame Works Institute,a research group that focuses on public framing of issues,has studied what sustains stereo types and narratives of poverty in the United Kingdom40.[D]lf these are the central characters of our story about poverty,what layers of perceptions,myths,and realities must we unearth to find meaningful solutions and support?41.[F]How many of us are poor in the U.S.?42.[N]“Poverty has been interchangeable with people of color-specifically black women and”black mothers,"says Atkinson of Mothering Justice.43.[1]Negative images remain of who is living in poverty as well as what is needed to move out of it.44.[E]That comment,says Mothering Justice director Dan-ielle Atkinson,"was meant to shame"45.[L]Those external factors include the difficulties accompanying low-wage work or structural discrimination based on race,gender,or ability.Section CDirections:There are2passage in this section.Each passage is followed by some quetements or unfinished statemeents.For each of them there are four choices maked A),B),C)and D).You should decide on the best choice and mark the correponding letter on Answer Sheet2with a single line through the centre.Passage OneQuestions46to50are based on the following passage.Boredom has,paradoxically,become quite interesting to academics lately.In early May.London's Boring Conference celebrated seven years of delighting in dullness.At this event.people flocked to talks about weather,traffic jams and vending-machine sounds.,among other sleep-inducing topics What,exactly,is everybody studying? One widely accepted definition of boredom is"the distasteful experience of wanting, but being unable.to engage in satisfying activity."But how can you quantify a person's boredom level and compare it with someone else’s?In1986,psychologists introduced the Boredom Proneness Scale,designed to measure an individual’s overall tendency to feel bored By contrast,the Mulitidimensional State Boredom scale,developed in2008,measures a person’s feelings of boredom in a given situation.Boredom has been linked to behavior issues including inattentive driving.mindless snacking.excessive drinking,and and addictive gambling.In fact, many of us would choose pain over boredom.One team of psychologists discovered that two-thirds of men and a quarter of women would rather self-administer electric shocks than sit alone with their thoughts for15minutes.Researching this phenomenon,another team asked volunteers to watch boring.sad,or ncutar films,during which they could self-administer elccrie shocks,The bored volunteers shocked themselves more and harder than the sad or neutral ones did.But boredom isn't all bad.By encouraging self-reflection and daydreaming.it can spur activity.An early study gave participants abundant time to complete problem-solving and word-association exercises.Once all the obvious answers were exhausted,participants gave more and more incentive answers to combat boredom:A British study took these findings one step further,asking subjects to complete a creative challenge(coming up with a list of alternative uses for a household item).One group of subjects did a boring activity first.while the others wentstraight to the creative task.Those whose boredom pumps had been primed were more productive.In our always connected world,boredom may be a hard-to-define state,but it is a fertile one,Watch paint dry or water boil,or at least put away our smart phone for a while,and you might unlock your next big idea.46.When are people likely to experience boredom,according to an accepted psychological definition?A)When they don’t have the chance to do what they want.B)When they don’t enjoy the materials they are studying.C)When they experience something unpleasant.D)When they engage in some routine activities.47.What does the author say boredom can lead to?A)DeterminationB)Mental deteriorationC)ConcentrationD)Harmful conduct48.What is the findings of one team of psychologists in their experiment?A)Volunteers prefer watching a boring movie to sitting alone deliberating.B)Many volunteers choose to hurt themselves rather than endure boredom.C)Male volunteers arc more immune to the effects of boredom than females.D)Many volunteers are unable to resist boredom longer than fifteen minutes.49.Why does the author say boredom isn’t all bad?A)It stimulates memorization.B)It may promote creative thinking.C)It allows time for relaxation.D)It may facilitate independent learning.50.What does the author suggests one do when faced with a challenging problem?A)stop idling and think big.B)Unlock one’s smart phone.C)Look around oneself for stimulation.D)Allow oneself some time to be bored.Passage TwoQuestions51to55are based on the following passage.Forests in countries like Brazil and the Congo get a lot of attention from environmentalists,and it is easy to see why.South America and sub-Saharan Africa are experiencing deforestation on an enormous scale:every year almost s million hectares are lost.But forests are also changing in rich Western countries They are growing larger,both in the sense that they occupy more and that the tees in them and bigger.What is going on?Forests are spreading in almost all Western countries,with fastest growth in places that historically had rather few tress.In199028%of Spain was forested;now the proportion is37%.In both Greece and Italy,the growth was from26%to32%over the same period.Forests are gradually taking more and in America and Australia.Perhaps most astonishing is the trend in Ireland.Roughly1%of that country was forested when it became independent in1922.Forests cover11%of the land,and the governments wants to push the proportion to18%by the2040s.Two things are fertilizing this growth.The first is the abandonment of farmland, especially in high,dry places where nothing grows terribly well.When farmers give up trying to earn a living from farming or herding trees simply move in.The second is governments policy and subsidy.Throughout history,governments have protected and promoted forests for diverse reasons,ranging from the need for wooden warships to a desire to promote suburban house-building.Nowadays forests are increasingly welcome because they suck in carbon pollution from the air.The justifications change; the desire for more trees remains constant.The greening of the West does not delight everyone.Farmers complain that land is being taken out of use by generously subsidized tree plantations.Parts of Spain and Portugal suffer from terrible forest fires.Others simply dislike the appearance of forests planted in neat rows.They will have to get used to the trees,however.The growth of Western forests seems almost as unstoppable as deforestation elsewhere.51.What is catching environmentalists’attention nowadays?A)Rich countries are stripping poor ones of their resources.B)Forests are fast shrinking in many developing countries.C)Forests are eating away the fertile farmland worldwide.D)Rich countries are doing little to address deforestation.52.Which countries have the fastest forest growth?A)Those that brave newly achieved independence.B)Those that at have the greatest demand for timberC)Those that used to have the lowest forest coverage.D)Those that provide enormous government subsidies.53.What has encouraged forest growth historically?A)The government’s advocacy.B)The use of wood for fuel.C)The favorable climate.D)The green movement.54.What account for our increasing desire for forests?A)Their unique scenic beauty.B)Their use as fruit plantation.C)Their capability of improving air quality.D)Their stable supply of building materials.55.What docs the author conclude about the prospects of forestation?A)Deserts in sub-Saharan Africa will diminish gradually.B)It will play a more and more important role in people’s lives.C)Forest destruction in the developing world will quickly slow down.D)Developed and developing countries are moving in opposite direction答案：46-50ADBCD51-55BCACDPartⅣTranslation(30minutes)Directions:For this part,you are allowed30minutes to translate a passage from Chinese into English.You should write your anwer on Answer Sheet2.春节前夕吃团圆饭是中国人的传统。
新标准大学英语(第二版)综合教程2 Unit 6 B篇练习答案及课文翻译
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2023年9月大学英语四级考试真题及答案(第2套)
2023年9月大学英语四级考试真题及答案(第2套) 一、听力部分（共四个小节，每个小节有5道题）听力部分第1小节：1.What is the man doing?– A. Having a haircut.– B. Waiting for an appointment.– C. Talking to the woman.– D. Buying a ticket.2.What did the woman get at the library?– A. A textbook.– B. A magazine.– C. A lecture note.– D. A library card.3.Where does the conversation probably take place?– A. In a hotel.– B. In a restaurant.– C. In a travel agency.– D. In an airport.4.What are the speakers mainly talking about?– A. A recent movie.– B. A famous actor.– C. An award ceremony.– D. A film review.5.What does the man mean?– A. He doesn’t mind trying the new restaurant.– B. He has already been to the new restaurant.– C. It’s not worth going to the new restaurant.– D. He doesn’t feel like going to the new restaurant.听力部分第2小节：6.What is the probable relationship between speakers?– A. Family members.– B. Classmates.– C. Strangers.– D. Colleagues.7.Where does the conversation most likely take place?– A. In a classroom.– B. In a library.– C. In a bookstore.– D. In a coffee shop.8.What does the man suggest the woman should do?– A. Buy a new computer.– B. Get her computer repaired.– C. Upgrade her computer’s software.– D. Take her computer to a technician.9.What does the woman mean?– A. She has no plants at home.– B. She will go to the botanical garden.– C. She can’t find many plants at the garden.– D. She enjoyed her visit to the botanical garden.10.What are the speakers mainly discussing?– A. The course schedule.– B. The professor’s office hours.– C. The required textbooks.– D. The exam dates.听力部分第3小节：11.Why does the man want to leave the organization?– A. He is not happy with his current position.– B. He wants to start his own business.– C. He has found a better job opportunity.– D. He doesn’t like the organization’s policies.12.What does the man mean?– A. He wants to go downtown with the woman.– B. He doesn’t mind staying home tonight.– C. He will have to go downtown for a meeting.– D. He wants to avoid going downtown.13.What does the man imply?– A. The woman should ask someone else for help.– B. He is not sure about the answer either.– C. He has already asked someone for the answer.– D. The woman should ask the professor for help.14.Why does the man ask about the woman’s weekend plan?– A. He wants to make plans with the woman.– B. He is curious about the woman’s hobbies.– C. He wants to know if the woman can help him.– D. He needs someone to babysit his children.15.What does the woman mean?– A. She enjoys classical music more.– B. She prefers going to live concerts.– C. She has never been to a concert before.– D. She is not interested in classical music.听力部分第4小节：16.Why is the woman calling the man?– A. To confirm a meeting time.– B. To cancel a meeting.– C. To ask for directions.– D. To reschedule a meeting.17.What is the probable relationship between the speakers?– A. Colleagues.– B. Teacher and student.– C. Friends.– D. Strangers.18.What does the man imply?– A. He prefers jogging alone.– B. He has a jogging partner.– C. He wants to go jogging with the woman.– D. He doesn’t like jogging.19.What is the main topic of the conversation?– A. Favorite sports.– B. Exercise routines.– C. Weekend plans.– D. Healthy lifestyles.20.How does the woman feel about the new restaurant?– A. Excited.– B. Impressed.– C. Disappointed.– D. Surprised.二、阅读部分（共两篇文章，每篇文章后有5道题）阅读部分第1篇文章：Basketball Tips for BeginnersBasketball is a popular and exciting sport that many people enjoy playing. If you’re a beginner who wants to get better at basketball, here are some helpful tips for you:1.Develop basic skills: Start by learning andpracticing the basic skills of basketball, such as dribbling,shooting, passing, and rebounding. These fundamental skills will form the foundation of your basketball abilities.2.Improve your fitness: Basketball requires you to be physically fit. Work on your strength, stamina, agility, and speed through regular exercise and training.3.Practice consistently: Consistent practice is key to improvement. Set aside regular time to practice your basketball skills. Whether it’s shooting practice or working on your footwork, consistency will help you progress faster.4.Play with others: Join a basketball team or find friends to play with. Playing with others will not only improve your teamwork skills but also give you the opportunity to practice in a game-like setting.5.Watch and learn: Watch professional basketball games and learn from the best players. Observe their techniques, strategies, and movements. This will help you understand the game better and pick up new skills.6.Stay motivated: Basketball can be challenging at times, but don’t let obstacles discourage you. Stay motivated and focused on your goals. Remember that practice and perseverance are essential for improvement.7.What is the article mainly about?– A. The history of basketball.– B. Advanced basketball techniques.– C. Tips for beginners to improve at basketball.– D. The benefits of playing basketball.8.According to the article, which of the following is NOT a basic skill in basketball?– A. Dribbling.– B. Shooting.– C. Running.– D. Passing.9.How can beginners improve their fitness for basketball?– A. By watching professional basketball games.– B. By playing with others regularly.– C. By practicing consistently.– D. By learning new skills.10.Why does the article recommend playing with others?– A. To have fun.– B. To practice teamwork.– C. To watch professional basketball games.– D. To improve fitness.11.What should beginners do when facing challenges inbasketball?– A. Give up.– B. Watch and learn.– C. Join a basketball team.– D. Stay motivated and focused.阅读部分第2篇文章：The Benefits of Time ManagementTime management is a skill that can greatly improve the quality of your life. Here are some benefits of practicing good time management:1.Increased productivity: Effective timemanagement allows you to work more efficiently andaccomplish more within a given time period. By settingpriorities and allocating time for different tasks, you canmake the most of your time and avoid wasting it.2.Reduced stress: Poor time management often leadsto stress and anxiety. When you feel overwhelmed by a long to-do list and limited time, it can be hard to stay calm andfocused. By managing your time properly, you can reduce stress and have a better work-life balance.3.Improved decision-making: Time management helps you make better decisions by giving you a clear overview of your tasks and deadlines. When you have a good sense of how much time you have for each task, you can prioritize effectively and make informed choices.4.More free time: Effective time management allows you to have more free time to pursue your hobbies, spend time with loved ones, or simply relax. By efficiently completing your tasks and managing your time well, you can create a better balance between work and leisure.5.Personal growth: Practicing good time management can lead to personal growth and development. It helps you become more organized, disciplined, and self-motivated. These qualities can benefit you in various aspects of life, not just in managing your time.6.What is the main purpose of the article?– A. To explain the concept of time management.– B. To provide tips on how to manage time effectively.– C. To discuss the benefits of time management.– D. To present case studies on timemanagement.7.According to the article, what is one benefit of effective time management?– A. Increased stress.– B. Limited productivity.– C. Better work-life balance.– D. Poor decision-making.8.How does time management help with decision-making?– A. By reducing stress and anxiety.– B. By giving an overview of tasks and deadlines.– C. By creating a better work-life balance.– D. By providing more free time.9.What can be inferred from the article about personal growth?– A. Personal growth is not related to time management.– B. Time management only benefits work-related aspects.– C. Time management leads to moreproductivity but not personal growth.– D. Time management develops qualities that can benefit various aspects of life.10.What is the article’s stance on time management?– A. Time management is essential for aproductive and fulfilling life.– B. Time management is a waste of time.– C. Time management is only useful for work-related tasks.– D. Time management is a concept that is difficult to understand.三、写作部分（共两个写作任务，分别为一篇看图写作和一篇议论文）写作部分第1个写作任务：看图写作根据下面的图片，请你用英语写一篇短文。
2023年3月大学英语六级考试真题(第2套)
2023年3月大学英语六级考试真题(第2套)2023年3月大学英语六级考试真题(第2套)Section I: Listening Comprehension (30 minutes)Part A:Directions: In this part of the test, you will hear short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, you will hear a question about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.1. (A) Subscription fees.(B) Advertising revenue.(C) Donations.(D) Government funding.2. (A) Pass the message on to John.(B) Solve the problem herself.(C) Ask someone else for help.(D) Give the message to Jane.3. (A) A swimmer.(B) A musician.(C) An artist.(D) An actor.4. (A) The woman's laptop.(B) The woman's printer.(C) The woman's keyboard.(D) The woman's mouse.5. (A) She doesn't have an umbrella.(B) She forgot her umbrella at home.(C) She left her umbrella at the library.(D) She lost her umbrella at the bus stop.Part B:Directions: In this part of the test, you will hear longer conversations. The conversations will be read twice. After you hear each conversation, you are required to fill in the numbered blanks with the information you have heard. Write your answers on your answer sheet.Conversation 1:M: Hi, I'm calling to inquire about (6)_________ to Vancouver from New York City.W: Sure, I can help you with that. We have daily flights from New York to Vancouver. The earliest flight departs at 7:00 a.m. and the latest one at 9:00 p.m. The flight duration is around 6 hours.M: That sounds great. How much is a round-trip ticket?W: The round-trip ticket currently costs $600. However, prices are subject to change depending on the travel season.M: Alright, thank you for the information.Conversation 2:W: Hey, Kevin, have you heard about the surprise party for Karen this Saturday?M: Surprise party? No, I haven't heard anything about it. (7)_________?W: Well, it's going to be at Jill's house. She's organizing the whole thing. She invited all of Karen's closest friends and family. It's going to start at 8:00 p.m.M: That sounds like a lot of fun. What can I do to help?W: Actually, Jill asked everyone to bring a dish or a drink. Can you bring some snacks?M: Sure, I'll bring a bag of chips and some soda.W: Perfect! Thanks, Kevin.Conversation 3:M: Excuse me, could you tell me where the nearest post office is?W: Certainly! The nearest post office is (8)_________. It's just two blocks away from here. When you go out of the hotel, turn left and walk straight for about 300 meters. You will see it on your right-hand side.M: Thank you for the directions. Oh, and do you happen to know the office hours?W: Yes, the post office is open from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. from Monday to Friday, and from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Saturdays.M: Great! I appreciate your help.Conversation 4:W: Peter, have you bought your ticket for the concert tomorrow night?M: Not yet. (9)_________?W: I got tickets for seats in the front row! They were a bit pricey, but I think it will be worth it. The concert starts at 7:30 p.m. at the city stadium.M: That sounds amazing! I've been looking forward to this concert for months.W: I know! It's going to be a great show. You should get your ticket quickly before they sell out.M: I'll do that right away. Thanks for letting me know.Part C:Directions: In this part of the test, you will hear passages in English. These passages are read twice. After you hear each passage, you are required to fill in the numbered blanks with the information you have heard. Write your answers on your answer sheet.Passage 1:In today's lecture, we will talk about the history of the Internet. The Internet, as we know it today, began (10)_________. Initially, it was primarily used by universities and research organizations. However, with the introduction of the World Wide Web, the Internet rapidly expanded and became accessible to the general public. The World Wide Web was developed in the early 1990s by Tim Berners-Lee and allowed for the easy sharing of information through websites. Since then, the Internet has revolutionized many aspects of our lives, including communication, business, and entertainment.Passage 2:Welcome to the workshop on time management. In today's session, we will discuss effective strategies for managing your time. The first step in effective time management is to set clear goals for yourself. By clearly defining what you want to achieve, you can prioritize your tasks and allocate your time effectively. Another important aspect of time management is avoiding distractions. This can be achieved by creating a conducive workspace and eliminating unnecessary interruptions. Lastly, it is essentialto regularly review and adjust your schedule to ensure that you are making progress towards your goals. By implementing these strategies, you can enhance your productivity and achieve a better work-life balance.Passage 3:In this lecture, we will be discussing the impact of climate change on marine ecosystems. Climate change has caused significant changes in the Earth's oceans, leading to a range of issues for marine organisms. Rising ocean temperatures have resulted in coral bleaching, which has devastatingeffects on coral reefs. Additionally, the increased concentration of carbon dioxide in the ocean is making seawater more acidic, endangering various marine species. Furthermore, melting ice caps have led to rising sea levels, threatening coastal habitats and putting many species at risk of extinction. As global temperatures continue to rise, it is crucial to prioritize efforts to mitigate the impacts of climate change on marine ecosystems.Part D:Directions: In this part of the test, you will hear a short passage. After you hear the passage, you will be asked three questions about the passage. The passage will be read twice, but the questions will only be spoken once. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.11. (A) It is essential for improving productivity.(B) It is a popular topic in recent magazines.(C) It requires considerable investment.(D) It is losing its popularity in the business world.12. (A) A decrease in free time for leisure activities.(B) An increase in the number of vacation days.(C) A change in working hours or schedules.(D) A rise in the number of part-time jobs.13. (A) Technology advancements.(B) Environmental concerns.(C) Economic pressures.(D) Demographic changes.Section II: Reading Comprehension (30 minutes)Passage One:Questions 14 to 17 are based on the following passage.The Fashion Industry's Unrealistic Beauty StandardsThe fashion industry is often criticized for enforcing unrealistic beauty standards. Models, who are often portrayed as tall, slim, and flawless, contribute to an understanding of beauty that is out of reach for the majority of people. The pressure to conform to these standards can have detrimental effects on individuals' self-esteem and can contribute to unhealthy body image issues. Moreover, the emphasis on the perfect appearance in the fashion industry perpetuates gender stereotypes and fails to represent the diversity of society.14. What is the main point of the passage?(A) The fashion industry's portrayal of models.(B) The impact of beauty standards on self-esteem.(C) The perpetuation of gender stereotypes.(D) The representation of diversity in the fashion industry.15. The word "detrimental" in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to(A) harmful.(B) beneficial.(C) natural.(D) aesthetic.16. According to the passage, unrealistic beauty standards in the fashion industry can contribute to(A) an increase in body positivity.(B) a healthier body image.(C) pressure to conform.(D) greater diversity.17. It can be inferred from the passage that the fashion industry(A) promotes healthy body image.(B) encourages self-acceptance.(C) represents society's full diversity.(D) faces criticism for its beauty standards.Passage Two:Questions 18 to 22 are based on the following passage.The Benefits of VolunteeringVolunteering is a valuable activity that brings numerous benefits to both individuals and society. Firstly, volunteering provides an opportunity to give back to the community and make a positive impact on the lives of others.Through volunteering, individuals can contribute their skills and knowledge for the betterment of society. Secondly, engaging in volunteer work can enhance personal growth and development. It allows individuals to learn new skills, gain valuable experiences, and broaden their perspectives. Lastly, volunteering fosters a sense of belonging and social connectedness, as it provides opportunities to meet new people and build relationships.18. According to the passage, what is one benefit of volunteering?(A) It boosts personal income.(B) It guarantees career success.(C) It creates a sense of community.(D) It fosters competition among individuals.19. The word "betterment" in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to(A) improvement.(B) enrichment.(C) entertainment.(D) employment.20. What can be inferred about volunteering?(A) It requires extensive training.(B) It is only beneficial to society.(C) It is primarily for young individuals.(D) It provides learning opportunities.21. What does volunteering contribute to individuals according to the passage?(A) Personal growth and development.(B) Financial stability.(C) Professional recognition.(D) Enhanced physical fitness.22. The passage suggests that volunteering can(A) establish social hierarchies.(B) lead to personal isolation.(C) create a sense of belonging.(D) limit personal perspectives.Passage Three:Questions 23 to 26 are based on the following passage.The Impact of Social Media on SocietySocial media platforms have become an integral part of modern society, influencing various aspects of people's lives. While social media offers opportunities for connection, information sharing, and entertainment, it also has significant negative impacts. One of the main concerns is the rise of cyberbullying, which often leads to serious consequences for victims, including emotional distress and even self-harm. Moreover, excessive use ofsocial media can result in decreased productivity, addiction, and social isolation. It is crucial for individuals to find a healthy balance in their online activities and be mindful of the potential negative effects.23. What is one positive aspect of social media according to the passage?(A) Increased productivity.(B) Enhanced communication.(C) Improved mental health.(D) Reduced social isolation.24. The phrase "serious consequences" in paragraph 1 refers to(A) emotional distress and self-harm.(B) information sharing and entertainment.(C) connection and cyberbullying.(D) victims and social media platforms.25. According to the passage, excessive use of social media can lead to(A) productivity improvements.(B) decreased addiction.(C) reduced social isolation.(D) decreased productivity.26. It can be inferred from the passage that individuals should(A) avoid using social media altogether.(B) prioritize social media over face-to-face interactions.(C) be aware of the potential negative impacts of social media.(D) rely solely on social media for entertainment.Passage Four:Questions 27 to 30 are based on the following passage.The Benefits and Risks of Artificial Intelligence (AI)Artificial Intelligence (AI) has the potential to revolutionize many aspects of our lives, bringing both benefits and risks. On the positive side, AI can enhance efficiency, improve decision-making processes, and automate repetitive tasks, leading to increased productivity. Additionally, AI-driven technologies can be employed to address complex problems, such as medical diagnosis and climate modeling, contributing to advancements in various fields. However, there are concerns regarding the ethical implications of AI, including privacy and security risks, job displacement, and the potential for bias and discrimination in algorithms. It is essential to harness the power of AI while carefully addressing these challenges to ensure its responsible and beneficial use.27. What are some potential benefits of AI mentioned in the passage?(A) Increased privacy and security.(B) Enhanced decision-making abilities.(C) Limitations of technological advancements.(D) Decreased productivity and efficiency.28. The word "repetitive" in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to(A) monotonous.(B) creative.(C) unpredictable.(D) innovative.29. According to the passage, what are some concerns associated with AI?(A) Medical advancements and climate modeling.(B) Ethical implications and privacy risks.(C) Increased productivity and efficiency.(D) Benefits and risks of automation.30. The passage suggests that responsible use of AI involves(A) disregarding privacy concerns.(B) eliminating biases in algorithms.(C) maximizing job displacement.(D) avoiding advancements in various fields.Section III: Writing (60 minutes)Part A:31. Directions: Write an essay on the following topic.The Impact of Online LearningIn recent years, online learning has become increasingly prevalent. Discuss the impact of online learning on students' education and highlight the advantages and disadvantages of this approach. Provide examples and support your viewpoint with evidence and personal experiences.Part B:32. Directions: Write a letter to the editor of a local newspaper expressing your opinion on the importance of environmental conservation. Include specific examples and suggestions for individuals to contribute to protecting the environment.That concludes the 2023 March CET-6 Exam. Best of luck with your studies and preparation.。
2017年6月大学英语六级考试第二套真题试卷及答案
第 1 页 共 1 页2017年6月大学英语六级真题试卷及答案（二） 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:Suppose you are asked to give advice on whether to major in science or humanities atcollege ，write an essay to state your opinion. You are required to write at least 150 words but no more than 200 words.Part II Listening Comprehension(30 minutes) Section ADirections: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.注意：此部分试题请在答题卡1上作答。
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Questions 1 to 4 are based on the conversation you have just heard.1.A) Doing enjoyable work.B) Earning a competitive salary.C) Having friendly colleagues. D) Working for supportive bosses.2. A) 20%.B) 25%.C)31%. D) 73%.3. A) Those full of skilled workers.B) Those that are well managed.C) Those run by women.D) Those of a small size.4. A) They can win recognition of their work.B) They can better balance work and life.C) They can hop from job to job easily.D) They can take on more than one job.Questions 5 to 8 are based on the conversation you have just heard.5. A) It is a collection of photos. B) It is an introduction to music.C) It is about the city of Bruges. D) It is a book of European history.6.A) When writing about Belgium’s coastal regions.B) When taking pictures for a concert catalogue.C) When vacationing in an Italian coastal city.D) When painting the concert hall of Bruges.7.A) The rich heritage of Europe will be lost completely.B)The seawater of Europe will be seriously polluted.C) The entire European coastline will be submerged.D)The major European scenic spots will disappear.8.A) Tourists use wooden paths to reach their hotels in the morning.B)It attracts large numbers of tourists from home and abroad.C) People cannot get around without using boats.D)Its waterways are being increasingly polluted.Section BDirections: In this section, you will hear two passages. At the end of eachpassage, 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.Questions9 to 12 are based on the passage you have just heard.9.A) They try hard to avoid getting off on the wrong foot.B)They spend too much time anticipating their defeat.C) They take too many irrelevant factors into account.D) They make careful preparations beforehand..A) Mental images often interfere with athletes’ performance.1010.A) Mental images often interfere with athletes’ performance.B)Golfers usually have positive mental images of themselves.C) Thinking has the same effect on the nervous system as doing.D) A person’s nervous system is more complicated than imagined.11.A) Anticipate possible problems.B) Make a list of do’s and don’ts.C) Try to appear more professional.D) Picture themselves succeeding.12.A) She won her first jury trial. B) She wore a designer dress.C) She presented moving pictures. D) She did not speak loud enough.Questions 13 to 15 are based on the passage you have just heard.13.A) It enables patients with diabetes to recover sooner.B)Its health benefits have been overestimated.C) Its long-term effects are yet to be proved.D) It helps people to avoid developing breast cancer.14.A) It tracked their eating habits since their adolescence.B)It focused on their difference from men in fiber intake.C) It tracked their change in food preferences for 20 years.D) It focused on their ways of life during young adulthood.15.A) Fiber may bring more benefits to women than men.B)Fiber may improve the function of heart muscles.C) Fiber may make blood circulation more smooth.D) Fiber may help to reduce hormones in the body.Section CDirections: In this section, you will hear three recordings of lectures or talks followed by three or four questions. The recordings will be played 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 to18 are based on the recording you have just heard.16.A) Investigating the impact of media on government.B)Studying the hazards of young people drinking.C) Conducting research on consumer behaviour.D) Observing the changes in marketing.17.A) It is a chief concern of parents. B) It is an act of socialising.C) It is the cause of many street riots. D) It is getting worse year by year.18.A) They researched the impact of mobile phones on young people.B)They spent a week studying their own purchasing behaviour.C) They conducted a thorough research on advertising.D) They analysed their family budgets over the years.Questions 19 to 22 are based on the recording you have just heard.19. A) It is likely to give up paper money in the near future.B) It is the first country to use credit cards in the world.C) It is trying hard to do away with dirty money.D) It is helping its banks to improve efficiency.20. A) Whether it is possible to travel without carrying any physical currency.B)Whether it is possible to predict how much money one is going to spend.C) Whether the absence of physical currency is going to affect everyday life.D) Whether the absence of physical currency causes a person to spend more.21.A) The cash in her handbag was missing. B) The service on the train was not good.C) The restaurant car accepted cash only. D) There was no food service on the train.22.A) By drawing money week by week. B) By putting money into envelopes.C) By limiting their day-to-day spending. D) By refusing to buy anything on credit.Questions 23 to 25 are based on the recordingyou have just heard.23. A) Population explosion. B) Extinction of rare species.C) Chronic hunger. D) Environmental deterioration.24. A) About half of them are unintended. B) They contribute to overpopulation.C) They have been brought under control. D) The majority of them tend to end halfway.25. A) It is beginning to attract postgraduates’ attention.B) It is neglected in many of the developing countries.C) It is becoming a subject of interdisciplinary research.D) It is essential to the wellbeing of all species on earth.Part II Listening Comprehension (30 minutes)Section ADirections: In this section, you will hear two long conversations. At the end of each conversation, you mil hear four questions. Both the conversation and thequestions 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 to 4 are based on the conversation you have just heard.1. A) Doing enjoyable work. B) Having friendly colleagues.C)Earning a competitive salary. D) Working for supportive bosses.【答案】B【解析】对话中关于第一个调查，男士说有十大因素影响着人们在工作中的幸福感。