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2014年12月英语四级考试真题及答案（第2套）

2014年12⽉英语四级考试真题及答案（第2套）2014年12⽉四级真题(第2套)Part IWriting(30minutes)Directions:For this part,you are allowed30minutes to write a short essay about a course thathas impressed you most in college.You should state the reasons and write at least120words but no more than180words.注意：此部分试题请在答题卡1上作答。

Part IIListening Comprehension(30minutes)Section ADirections:In this section,you will hear8short conversations and2long conversations.At the end of each conversation,one or more questions will be asked about what was said.Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once.After each question there will be a pause.During the pause,you must read the four choices marked A．,B．,C．and D．,and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet1with a single line through the centre.注意：此部分试题请在答题卡1上作答。

2014年12月全国大学英语四级真题答案

2014年12月全国大学英语四级考试（第一套）-- 参考答案(仅供参考)【作文范文】The Classmate Who Has Influenced Me Most in CollegeClassmates play an essential role in our life. When it comes to the classmate who has influenced me most in college, undoubtedly. Zhao Lei is the one who comes to my mind first. Zhao Lei is my roommate and my best friend. The reasons why I deem that Zhao Lei has influenced me most are as follows: firstly, one can always find a smile on his face which not only reflects his pleasant and optimistic character but also gives others a good impression. This is what I need to learn from Zhao Lei first. Secondly, Zhao Lei is diligent. He does well in all his subjects. However, he is no bookworm. He joins societies such as basketball club and poetry society. He never plays computer games, and only spends time-and energy on things that are conducive to personal development. Thirdly, Zhao Lei is always ready to help others. I never saw him turn a deaf ear to other's request for help.Thanks to Zhao Lei, I have learned the importance of optimism, diligence and kindness, the indispensable virtues in life.1-8：BDCCCBAA9-11：CBD12-15：BCBC16-18：ADC19-21：ADA22-25：CDAB27. sharp28. fill in for29. probably30. resemble31. focuses on32. specialize33. timing34. invented35. figured out36-45：NOIKJ MHLCB46-55：FIDOK BECLG56-65：BBCAD BCBADTranslationMore and more Chinese young people are gaining interest in tourism, which is a new trend recently. The rising number of young tourists can be attributed to their rapidly increasing income and the curiosity of exploring the outside world. With the increase of traveling, young people spend less time in big cities and famous scenic spots, instead they are more attracted by remote locations. Some even choose long-distance backpacking trip. A recent survey shows that many young people want to experience different culture, enrich knowledge and expand their horizon via traveling.2014年12月全国大学英语四级考试（第二套）-- 参考答案(仅供参考)A Course that Has Impressed Me Most in CollegeDuring my college life, there were so many fantastic courses impressing me deeply. Among them the course which impressed me most is Fundamentals of Law given by Professor Lin Xuezheng.At first I was not very interested in the course. As time goes on, the course and Professor Lin's lecture attracted me greatly. Firstly, in this course, for the first time in my life did I realize that law is related closely lo everyone's life. 1 get to know that people need to know law to turn our country a legal society, and that everyone need the weapon of law to protect his lawful rights and interests. Secondly, in his wonderful lectures Professor Lin cited many vivid examples which have really happened so that we not only grasped knowledge but also learn how to analyze and settle the matters by law. It was in this course that we cultivated legal consciousness.Overall, this course exerted great influence on me and my life. I believe it will still have far-reaching effects on me in the days to come.1-8：BCCADBCA9-11：BDD12-15：ACCD16-18：ABA19-21：DBC22-25：ADCB26. familiar27. put forward28. caution29. live30. alternatives31. ignore32. participated33. in need of34. focus35. judgments36-45：FDKNC EBIGH46-55：BNMAE CGCHL56-65：BCBAD CBCADTranslationGiant panda is a kind of tame animal with unique black-and-white fur. It has been listed as an endangered species due to its very limited number. Panda has a special meaning to WWF (World Wide Fund For Nature). Panda has been its symbol ever since WWF's establishment in 1961. Panda, which lives in the forest of Southwest China, is the rarest member in the bear family. Currently, there are approximately 1,000 giant pandas in the world. These bamboo-eating creatures are now facing many threats. Therefore, to ensureits survival is of greater importance2014年12月全国大学英语四级考试（第三套）-- 参考答案(仅供参考)【作文范文】A Campus Activity that Benefited Me MostUniversity provides many interesting activities to enrich our life on campus. In the past two years, I attended a couple of student societies such as mountain-climbing club andliterature society. The most beneficial activity I participated is attending English Comer. First, attending English Comer offers a great opportunity to draw my attention away from busy studies so that 1 can relax, since the Comer is held in a square. As a college student, most of my time is killed in the classroom and library. At the Corner, I can talk in English with my peers on topics of our interest, so it's a relaxation in tedious school life. Second, joining English Corner significantly improved my oral English as well as English listening comprehension. It's the most efficient way for me to practice spoken English because mine is far better now than before.Third, it is a terrific way of socializing. I can get to know unacquainted students, and make friends with them.Therefore, it is safe to conclude that, attending English Corner has benefited me most among campus activities.1-8：BDCCCBAA9-11：CBD12-15：BCBC16-18：ADC19-21：ADA22-25：CDAB26. land on27. sharp28. fill in for29. probably30. resemble31. focuses on32. specialize33. timing34. invented35. figured out36-45：HNKFJ ELMBG46-55：FDJCI MBHEG56-65：ACBDB DDABCTranslationThe Internet community in China develops fastest in the world. China has about 420 million netizens in 2010, and the number is still growing rapidly. The increasing popularity of Internet has produced a significant social changc. The Chinese netizens are often different from the American netizens. Driven by practical needs, American netizens often use the Internet to send emails, buy and sell goods, do research, plan trips or pay for the bills. While Chinese netizens use the Internet more out of social reasons, therefore, the Internet is more widely used in forums, blogs, chat rooms, and so on.。

2014年12月全国大学英语四级考试作文真题及参考答案（大全五篇）

2014年12月全国大学英语四级考试作文真题及参考答案（大全五篇）第一篇：2014年12月全国大学英语四级考试作文真题及参考答案2014年12月全国大学英语四级考试作文真题及参考答案【名师简评】2014年12月20日四级真题，写作部分延续了2014年6月14日四级写作的出题风格，具有以下四大大特点：1.反押题：此次作文，依旧没有考察“热点”的“环境、文化、网络”等大话题，而是“平民草根、接地气”;2.易审题：依旧没有考察考生“审题能力”以及“跑题偏题”的可能性，作文的主题非常开放而明显，所有考生都有话好说;3.重语言：主题明确，不会跑题，考生比拼的就是“语言质量”本身了。

一篇不再“假大空”的文章，注定不需要使用太多“大而华丽的空洞语言、口号语言”，而在于考生能否灵活运用一些基础词汇和固定表达，写出语法正确、语言流畅的文章。

4.技巧和能力并重：考生既要规律性总结历年真题出题的特点，又要勤加背诵和练习考前的范文。

宗旨，多背，多写，背好，写好，总能够在考场上有话好说，有分可拿!题目一：For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay about a course that has impressed you most in college.You should state the reasons and write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.解读：大学中给你印象最深的一门课范文：The Most Impressing Course in My College LifeDuring the two years of college life, I have attended many special courses, among which the most impressed one is psychology.I still remembered the days when I was fed up with my major Math, which frustrated me so much.Till I fortunately select one of the most fascinating optional courses lectured byProfessor Wang.Time gone back to the first class of Mr.Wang, I found a little old man came in the classroom with a thick book of psychology.Mysteriously, I first unveiled and explored the myth within it by the vivid demonstration of Mr.Wang, and became fascinated with this course.In the following days, it enclosed an assorted of psychological phenomenon reflected in ordinary people’s daily lives by illustrating examples in re ality.To be frank, it is the psychology class that enlightens my soul of exploring the unknown world and stimulate my desire to learn.And it is no surprise to say that psychology is the most impressing course for me in college.题目二：For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay about a classmate of yours who has influenced you most in college.You should state the reasons and write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.解读：大学中对你影响最深的一位同学范文：My most impressive friendsI have met so many friends in my college life.They have exerted enormous influence on my life.However, one of my most impressive friends is my roommate, Li Ming.In the class meeting on the first day of school, Li Ming did not impress us at all.We started to notice him because he was always late for classes.We were thus impressed by his laziness.I came to know him and his situation because we were roommates and spent much time together: his mother was seriously ill and sick abed in long-term, his father left him and his mother mercilessly.Hence, it was him that shouldered the heavy burden of taking care of his sick mother supporting the whole family.Finally, under great pressures, he balanced his life and study perfectly: he was no longer always late, took good care of his mother and even wonthe scholarship many years in a row.The experience of Li Ming can be one of the most convincing cases of the power of persistence and will.He left a deep impression and imposed a durable influence on me.Indeed, friend such as him can be regarded as asset and property in our life.We have rights to choose our own friends，but we should also be prudent and sensible enough to choose friends who can bring us “positive energy”.(228 words)【参考译文】在我的大学生活中，遇到了很多朋友。

201412月大学英语四级考试真题答案及解析2套

2013年12月大学英语四级考试真题答案解析(二)Part 1 writing (30 minutes)Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay based on the picture below. You should start your essay with a brief account of the increasing use of the mobile phone in people’s life and then explain the consequences of overus ing it.You should write at least IW words but no more than 180 words.People are crossing the street looking at their cell phones and using walking sticks in order to see.Part 2 Listening Comprehension (30 minutes)Section ADirections ： In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long conversations. At the end of each conversation, one or more questions will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B), C) and D), and decide which the best answer is. Then mark the corresponding letter o" 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。

2014年12月英语四级听力真题短文（三篇）

2014年12月英语四级听力真题短文（三篇）2014年12月英语四级已经结束，接下来带大家回顾本次听力真题，同时为大家提供2014年12月英语四级听力真题及答案，供大家参考！Passage 1Scientists know how twins were born, now though, they are trying to explain how being half of the biological pair influences a twin’s identity. They want to know why many identical twins make similar choices even when they don’t leave near each other. For example, Jim Springer and Jim Louis are identical twins. They were separatedwhen they were only 4 months old. The two Jims grew up in different families and did not meet for 39 years. When they finally met, they discovered some surprising similarities between them. Both men were married twice, their first wives were named Linda, and their second wives were both named Betty. Both twins named their first sons James Allen. Scientists want to know what influences are personality. They study pairs of identical twins who grew up in different surroundings, like Jim Springer and Jim Louis. These twins help scientists understand the connection between environment and biology. Researchers at the University of Minnesota, studies 350 sets of identical twins who did not grow up together. They discovered many similarities in their personalities. Scientists believed that personality characteristics such as friendliness, shyness and fears are not result of environment. These characteristics are probably inherited. Scientists continue to study identical twins because they are uncertain about them and have many questions. For example, they want to know ‘can twins really communicate without speaking’, ‘can one twinreally feel another twin’s pain’. Perhaps with more research, scientists will find the answers.16. What are scientists trying to explain according to the passage?17. What do we learn about the twin Jims?18. Why are scientists interested in studying identical twins raised in different families?Passage 2Today I’m going to talk about tents. Camping is still one of the cheapest ways of having a holiday. And each year, over 3 million people take camping vocations, either here in Britain or aboard, mostly on the continent. Obviously, camping can’t be as comfortable as living in a permanent house, but modern tents can be very comfortable indeed, with windows, bedrooms, kitchens and sitting rooms. The most popular tent sold in Britain is the frame tent with 2 bedrooms and sleeping accommodation for 4 people. There is usually an outer tent of water-proofed fabric and a lighter inner tent or tents with a built-in ground sheet. The outer tent fits over the frame work. This is made of metal poles which are fitted together. The inner tent is attached to this frame. Generally, the inner tent is about half the area of the outer tent. The other half of the outer tent is the living area. This doesn’t usually have a ground sheet but you can buy one to fit, though it costs extra. The ordinary 4 bed frame tent doesn’t usually have a separate kitchen area, but the larger ones often do. You can buy a kitchen extension for m any tents, and it’s worth buying one if you plan to stay camping in one place for more than a few days.19. What does the speaker say about camping?20. What does the passage tell us about the most populartent sold in Britain?21. What does the speaker suggest buying if you plan to stay camping in one place for more than a few days?Passage 3Andorra, one of the smallest countries in the world, is located high in the mountains between France and Spain. The country covers only 179 square miles. That is less than half the size of New York City. High, rocky mountains surround Andorra. Until the 1930s, travelers had difficulty in reaching the country. Up until that time, people in Andorra lived in the way they had lived for centuries. Most Andorrans worked as farmers. Things did not change quickly. When roads were built from France and Spain to Andorra in the 1930s, life picked up speed. Tourist began to visit the small country. These tourists brought in a lot of money to spend while visiting. Many people in Andorra found new jobs in shops or hotels. These changes helped to keep young people in Andorra. There were many more jobs than before the roads were built. Today tourists provided 80 to 90 percent of Andorra’s income. More than a million people visit each year. They come to view the rough mountains. They enjoy the quiet way of life. Most people are also interested in the ancient buildings. There are many shops for tourists to browse in, clothes, watches, wines and other items are sold at low prices in Andorra. Import fees are low, so tourists enjoy the inexpensive shopping. Most of the businesses in Andorra are owned by its citizens. There are not many foreign businesses. Some Andorrans still farm and raise sheep and cattle. But most are now involved with the tourist trade.22. How big does the speaker say Andorra is?23. What can be said about Andorra before the 1930s?24. What event changed the situation in Andorra?25. What do most people do in Andorra do nowadays?。

2014年12月英语四级翻译真题答案

2014年12月英语四级翻译真题及译文Part Ⅳ Translation (30 minutes)Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to translate a passage from Chinese to English. You should write your answer on Answer Sheet 2.真题一：越来越多的中国年轻人正对旅游产生兴趣，这是近年来的新趋势。

年轻游客数量的不断增加，可以归因于他们迅速提高的收入和探索外部世界的好奇心。

随着旅行多了，年轻人在大城市和著名景点花的时间少了，他们反而更为偏远的地方所吸引。

有些人甚至选择长途背包旅行。

最近调查显示，很多年轻人想要通过旅行体验不同的文化、丰富知识、拓宽视野。

More and more Chinese young people are getting interested in traveling, which is a new trend recently. The increasing number of young travelers can be attributed to the rapid growth of income and the curiosity to explore the outside world. With more travel, youngsters spend more time in remote areas rather than big cities and famous resorts. Furthermore, some of them would choose backpacking. Recent survey showed that many young people want to experience different culture, enlarge knowledge, and broader their horizon through traveling.中国的互联网社区是全世界发展最快的。

2014年12月英语四级听力、作文、翻译答案

Short conversations1.Woman: When was the last time you dusted the apartment?Man: When was the last time my mother came over?Question: What does the man imply?2.Woman: Hurry up Mark, there’s a bus coming now。

Man: Why run? There’ll be another one in 2 or 3 minutes。

Question: What does the man mean?3.Man: Laura, it seems that you are up to your neck in work, how come you’ve been so busy?Woman: Ms Smith has asked for a sick leave, and I have to take over her work for a couple of days。

Question: What do we learn about the woman?4.Woman: Washing dishes at the cafeteria every day is really boring。

Man: Why don’t you quit and deliver the flowers with me?Question: What does the man suggest the woman do?5.Woman: Rod, you said you’d take this package to the post office yesterday。

Man: Oh, no, it must have slipped my mind。

2014年12月四级答案

写作【参考范文】I have met so many friends in my college life. They have exerted enormous influence on my life. However, one of my most impressive friends is my roommate, Li Ming.In the class meeting on the first day of school, Li Ming did not impress us at all. We started to notice him because he was always late for classes. We were thus impressed by his laziness. I came to know him and his situation because we were roommates and spent much time together: his mother was seriously ill and sick abed in long-term, his father left him and his mother mercilessly. Hence, it was him that shouldered the heavy burden of taking care of his sick mother supporting the whole family. Finally, under great pressures, he balanced his life and study perfectly: he was no longer always late, took good care of his mother and even won the scholarship many years in a row.The experience of Li Ming can be one of the most convincing cases of the power of persistence and will. He left a deep impression and imposed a durable influence on me. Indeed,friend such as him can be regarded as asset and property in our life. We have rights to choose our own friends，but we should also be prudent and sensible enough to choose friends who can bring us “positive energy”. (228 words)【参考译文】在我的大学生活中，遇到了很多朋友。

2014年12月全国大学英语四级考试作文真题及参考答案

2014年12月全国大学英语四级考试作文真题及参考答案【名师简评】2014年12月20日四级真题，写作部分延续了2014年6月14日四级写作的出题风格，具有以下四大大特点：1. 反押题：此次作文，依旧没有考察“热点”的“环境、文化、网络”等大话题，而是“平民草根、接地气”;2. 易审题：依旧没有考察考生“审题能力”以及“跑题偏题”的可能性，作文的主题非常开放而明显，所有考生都有话好说;3. 重语言：主题明确，不会跑题，考生比拼的就是“语言质量”本身了。

4. 技巧和能力并重：考生既要规律性总结历年真题出题的特点，又要勤加背诵和练习考前的范文。

宗旨，多背，多写，背好，写好，总能够在考场上有话好说，有分可拿!题目一：For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay about a course that has impressed you most in college. You should state the reasons and write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.解读：大学中给你印象最深的一门课范文：The Most Impressing Course in My College LifeDuring the two years of college life, I have attended many special courses, among which the most impressed one is psychology. I still remembered the days when I was fed up with my major Math, which frustrated me so much. Till I fortunately select one of the most fascinating optional courses lectured by Professor Wang.Time gone back to the first class of Mr. Wang, I found a little old man came in the classroom with a thick book of psychology. Mysteriously, I first unveiled andexplored the myth within it by the vivid demonstration of Mr. Wang, and became fascinated with this course. In the following days, it enclosed an assorted of psychological phenomenon reflected in ordinary people’s daily lives by illustrating examples in reality.To be frank, it is the psychology class that enlightens my soul of exploring the unknown world and stimulate my desire to learn. And it is no surprise to say that psychology is the most impressing course for me in college.题目二：For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay about a classmate of yours who has influenced you most in college. You should state the reasons and write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.解读：大学中对你影响最深的一位同学范文：My most impressive friendsI have met so many friends in my college life. They have exerted enormous influence on my life. However, one of my most impressive friends is my roommate, Li Ming.In the class meeting on the first day of school, Li Ming did not impress us at all. We started to notice him because he was always late for classes. We were thus impressed by his laziness. I came to know him and his situation because we were roommates and spent much time together: his mother was seriously ill and sick abed in long-term, his father left him and his mother mercilessly. Hence, it was him that shouldered the heavy burden of taking care of his sick mother supporting the whole family. Finally, under great pressures, he balanced his life and study perfectly: he was no longer always late, took good care of his mother and even won the scholarship many years in a row.The experience of Li Ming can be one of the most convincing cases of the power of persistence and will. He left a deep impression and imposed a durable influence onme. Indeed, friend such as him can be regarded as asset and property in our life. We have rights to choose our own friends，but we should also be prudent and sensible enough to choose friends who can bring us “positive energy”. (228 words)【参考译文】在我的大学生活中，遇到了很多朋友。

2014年12月英语四级真题及答案-1

2014年12月英语四级真题及答案（文字版）Part I WritingDirections: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay on the follo wing topic. You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.作文题一：印象最深的活动AA campus activity that has benefited most.作文题二：印象最深的课程A course that has impressed you most in college.作文题三:印象最深的同学A classmate of yours who has influenced you most in college．Part II ListeningSection ADirections：In this section，you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long conversations. At the end of each conversation, one or more questions will be asked about what was s aid. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After each questio n there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A) , B) , C) and D)，and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding lette r on Answer Sheet I with a single line through the centre.Question 1A.The man is not good at balancing his budget.B.She will go purchase the gift herself.C.The gift should not be too expensive.D.They are gonging to Jane's house-warming party.Question 2A.He is quite willing to give the woman a hand.B.It takes patience to go through the statistics.C.He has prepared the statistics for the woman.D.The woman should take a course in statistics.Question 3A.Page 55 is missing from the woman's scripts.B.They cannot begin their recording right away.C.The woman does not take the recording seriously.D.The man wants to make some changes in the scripts.Question 4A.The date of Carl's wedding.B.The birthday of Carl's bride.C.A significant event in July.D.Preparation for a wedding.Question 5A.The woman forgot to tell the man in advance.B.The man was absent from the weekly meeting.C.The woman was annoyed at the man's excuse.D.The man was in charge of scheduling meetings.Question 6A.The woman is a marvelous cook.B.The woman has just bought an oven.C.The man has to leave in half an hour.D.The man cannot want for his meal.Question 7A.How she can best help the man.B.Where the man got the bad news.C.What items sell well in the store.D.Whether the man can keep his job.Question 8A.The woman can sign up for a swimming class.B.He works in the physical education department.C.The woman has the potential to swim like a fish.D.He would like to teach the woman how to swim.Questions 9 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard. Question 9A.He teaches in a law school.B.He loves classical music.C.He is a diplomat.D.He is a wonderful lecturer.Question 10A.Went to see a play.B.Watched a soccer game.C.Took some photos.D.Attended a dance.Question 11A.She decided to get married in three years.B.Her mother objected to Eric’s flying lessons.C.She insisted that Eric pursue graduate studies.D.Her father said she could marry Eric right away.Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.Question 12A.Editor.B.Teacher.C.JournalistD.Typist.Question 13A.The beautiful Amazon rainforests.B.A new railway under construction.C.Big changes in the Amazon valley.D.Some newly discovered scenic spot.Question 14A.In news weeklies.B.In newspapers' Sunday editions.C.In a local evening paper.D.In overseas editions of U.S. magazines.Question 15A.To be employed by a newspaper.B.To become a professional writer.C.To sell her articles to a news service.D.To get her life story published soon.Section BDirections：In this section，you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage，you will hear some questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only on ce. After you hear a question，you must choose the best answer from the four choices ma rked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet I with a si ngle line through the centre.Passage OneQuestions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard.Question 16A.Nodding one's head.B.Waving one's hand.C.Holding up the forefinger.D.Turning the right thumb down.Question 17A.Looking away from them.B.Forming a circle with fingers.C.Bowing one's head them.D.Waving or pointing to them.Question 18A.Looking one's superior in the eye.B.Keeping one's arms folded while talking.C.Showing the sole of one's foot to a guest.ing a lot of gestures during a conversation.Passage TwoQuestions 19 to 21 are based on the passage you have just heard. Question 19A.They had to beg for foot after the harvest.B.They grew wheat and corn on a small farm.C.They shared a small flat with their relatives.D.The children walked to school on dirt roads.Question 20A.Tour Ecuador's Andes Mountains.B.Earn an annual income of $2800.C.Purchase a plot to build a home on.D.Send their children to school.Question 21A.The achievements of the Trickle Up Program.B.A new worldwide economic revolution.C.Different forms of assistance to the needy.D.The life of poor people in developing countries.Passage ThreeQuestions 22 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard. Question 22A.They are highly sensitive to cold.B.They are vitally important to our life.C.They are a living part of our body.D.They are a chief source of our pain.A.It has to be removed in time by a dentist.B.It is a rare oral disease among old people.C.It contains many nerves and blood vessels.D.It is sticky and colorless film on the teeth.Question 24A.It can change into acids causing damage to their outer covering.B.It greatly reduces their resistance to the attacks of bacteria.C.It makes their nerves and blood vessels more sensitive to acid food.D.It combines with food particles to form a film on their surface.Question 25A.Food particles.B.Gum disease.C.Unhealthy living habits.D.Chemical crosion.Section CStunt people(替身演员) are not movie stars, but they are the hidden heroes of many mo vies.They were around long before films. Even Shakespeare may have used them in fight sce nes. To be good, a fight scene has to look real. Punches must (26)______ enemies' jaws. Sword fights must be fought with(27)______ swords. Several actors are usually in a fight scene. Their moves must be set up so that no one gets hurt. It is almost like planning a dance performance.If a movie scene is dangerous, stun people usually(28)______the stars. You may think yo u see Tom Cruise running along the top of a train. But it is(29)______ his stunt double. Stunt people must(30)______ the stars they stand in for. Their height and build should be about the same. But when close-ups are needed, the film(31)______ the star.Some stunt people(32)______ in certain kinds of scenes. For instance, a stunt woman na med Jan Davis does all kinds of jumps. She has leapt from planes and even off the top of a waterfall. Each jump required careful planning and expert(33)______.Yakima Canutt was a famous cowboy stunt man. Among other stunts, he could jump fro m a second story window onto a horse's back. He(34)______ the famous trick of sliding under a moving stagecoach. Canutt also(35)______ a new way to make a punch look real. He was the only stunt man ever to get anOscar.Part III Reading Comprehension (40 minutes)Directions：In this section, there is a passage with ten blanks. You are required to select one word for each blank from a list of choices given in a word bank following the passa ge. Read the passage through carefully before making your choices. Each choice in the ba nk 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.For decades, Americans have taken for granted the XXXX development of new technolo gies. The innovations(创新)XXXX opment during World War II and afterwards were(36)__ ___ to the prosperity of the nation in the second half of the 20th century. Those innovati ons, upon which virtually all aspects of(37)_____ society now depend, were possible beca use the United States then(38)_____ the world in mathematics and science education. Toda y, however, despite increasing demand for workers with strong skills in mathematics and s cience, the(39)_____ of degrees awarded in science, math, and engineering are decreasing. The deeling in degree production in what are called the STEM disciplines(science, techno logy, engineering, and math.)seems to be(40)_____related to the comparatively weak perfor mance by U.S. schoolchildren on international assessments of math and science. Many stu dents entering college have weak skills in mathematics. According to the 2005 report of t he Business Higher Education Forum, 22 percent of college freshmen must take remediat (补习的)math(41)_____, and less than half of the students who plan to major in science o r engineering(42)_____complete a major in those fields.The result has been a decrease in the number of American college graduates who have t he skills, (43)_____ in mathematics, to power a workforce that can keep the country at th e forefront(前言)of innovation and maintain its standard of living. With the(44)_____ perfo rmance of American students in math and science has come increased competition from st udents from other countries that have strongly supported education in these areas. Many m ore students earn(45)_____ in the STEM disciplines in developing countries than in the U nited States.A.acceleratingB.actuallyC.closelyD.contemporaryE.coursesF.criticalG.decliningH.degreesJ.futureK.ledL.metM.proceduresN.proportionsO.sphetesSection 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 par agraph from which the information is derived. You may choose a paragraph more than on ce. Each paragraph is marked with a letter. Answer the questions by marking the correspo nding letter on Answer Sheet 2.Ban sugary drinks that will add fuel to the obesity war[A] On a train last Thursday, I sat opposite a man who was so fat he filled more than one seat. He was pale and disfigured and looked sick to death, which he probably was: o besity(肥胖的)leads to many nasty ways of dying. Looking around the carriage, I saw quit e a few people like him, including a couple of fatty children with swollen checks pressin g against their eyes. These people are part of what is without exaggeration an epidemic (流行病)of obesity.[B] But it is quite unnecessary: there is a simple idea- far from new- that could spare millions of such people a lifetime of chronic(长期的)ill health, and at the same time save the National Health Service(NHS)at least ￡14 billion a year in England and Wales. Ther e would, you might think, be considerable public interest in it. This simple idea is that su gar is as good- or as bad- as poison and should be avoided. It is pure, white and deadly, as Professor John Yudkin described it 40 years ago in a revolutionary book of that name. The subtitle was How Sugar Is Killing Us.[C] In its countless hidden forms, in ready meals, junk food and sweet drinks, sugar lea ds to addiction(瘾), to hormonal upsets to the appetite, to metabolic(新陈代谢的)malfunctio ns and obesity and from there to type 2 diabetes(糖尿病)and its many horrible complicatio n. If people really grasped that, they would try to kick the habit, particularly as Britain is the ―fat man of Europe‖. They might even feel driven to support government measuresto prevent people from consuming this deadly stuff. Yet so far this idea has met little b ut resistance.[D] It is not difficult to imagine the vested interests(既得利益集团)lined up against any sugar control- all the food and drink manufacturers, processors, promoters and retailers wh o make such easy pickings out of the magic powers of sugar. Then there are the liberals, with whom I would normally side, who protest that government regulation would be yet another instance of interference in our lives.[E]That is true, but people should realize that you cannot have a welfare state without a nanny state(保姆国家), to some degree. If we are all to be responsible for one another’s health insurance, through socialized medicine, then we are all closely involved in one an other’s health, including everyone’s eating and drinking. That has already been admitted, fi nally, with smoking. But it has yet to be admitted with overeating, even though one in fo ur adults in this country is obese and that number is predicted to double by the year 205 0.Quite apart from anything else, obesity will cripple the NHS.[F]Recently, though, there have been signs that the medical establishment is trying to sou nd the alarm. Last month the Academy of Medical Royal Colleges(AMRC)published a rep ort saying that obesity is the greatest public health issue affecting the UK and urging gov ernment to do something.[G]The report offers 10 recommendations, of which the first is imposing a tax of 20 per cent on sugary drinks for at least a year, on top of the existing 20 percent value-added ta x. That at least would be an excellent start. The amounts of sugar in soft drinks are horri fying, and turn straight to fat. As Professor Terence Stephenson, head of the AMRC, has said, sugary soft drinks are ―the ultimate bad food. You are just consuming neat sugar. Y our body didn’t evolve to handle this kind of thing.‖[H]Precisely. The risks of eating too much fat or salt(which are very different)pale into i nsignificant compared with the harm done by sugar. And it is everywhere.[I]It is difficult to buy anything in a supermarket, other than plain, unprepared meat, fish or vegetables, that doesn’t have a large amount of sugar in it. This has come about beca use the prevailing scientific views of the 1960s and 1970s ignored the evidence about sug ar, and instead saw fat as the really serious risk, both to the heart and other organs, as well as the cause of obesity.[J]The fashion was to avoid fat. But finding that food with much of its fat removed is not very appetizing, food producers turned to sugar as a magic alternative flavor enhancer,often in the forms of syrups(糖浆)that had recently been developed from corn, and put it generously into most prepared foods and soft drinks.[K]This stuff is not just fattening. It is addictive. It interferes with the body’s metabolis m, possibly via the activity of an appetite-controlling hormone. There’s plenty of evidence for this, for those who will accept the truth.[L]Theoretically, people ought to make ―healthy choices‖and avoid overeating. But sugar additives are not easy to identify and are hard to avoid. So the snacking, over-drinking a nd over eating that makes people fat is not really their own fault: obesity is in large part something that is being done to them. It should be stopped, or rather the government sh ould stop it.[M]Going round my local supermarket, I am constantly astonished that it is still legal to sell all the poisons stacked high on the shelves. The problem is that they are worse than useless. They are poisonous. They are known to be addictive. They are known to make people obese. And giving small children sweet drinks or bottles of fake juice all day long is nothing less than child abuse.[N]Clearly, the sale of such stuff ought to be illegal. I hate to think of yet more govern ment regulation. But a bit of tax on sweet soda and a little more health education, a bit of cooking in schools and banning vending machines(自动售货机)here and there —as sug gested try the AMRC report —is not going to achieve very much. Labelling is quite ina dequate. What is needed is legislation banning high levels of sugary syrups used in foods and drinks.[O]In June 2012, the then minister for public health said the government was not scared of the food industry and had not ruled out legislation, because of the costs of obesity to the NHS. However, nothing has happened yet. Why not have another Jammie Dodger bis cuit and forget about it.46、Avoiding over-consumption of sugar can improve people’s health as well as save medi cal expenses.47、Laws should be passed to make it illegal to produce overly sweet foods or drinks.48、Giving small children sweet juices to drink all the time is equal to child abuse. 59、Looking around, the author found obesity quite widespread.50、The number of obese people is expected to increase quickly in the next few decades.51、If people really understood the horrible consequences of sugary foods and drinks, they would support government measures against sugar consumption.52、It would be a very good beginning wo improve an additional tax on sugary drinks.53、The government has not yet taken any action to regulate sugar consumption although it indicated its intention to do so some time ago.54、Sugar is far more harmful to health than fat and salt.55、Consumers of sweet foods are not really to blame because they cannot tell what food is sugary.Section CDirections：There are 2 passages in this section. Each passage is followed by some quest ions 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 Answ er Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre.The rise of the Internet has been one of the most transformative developments in human history, comparable in impact to the invention of the printing press and the telegraph. O ver two billion people worldwide now have access to vastly more information than ever b efore, and can communicate with each other instantly, often using Web-connected mobile devices they carry everywhere. But the Internet’s tremendous impacts has only just begun.―Mass adoption of the Internet is driving one of the most exciting social, cultural, and political transformations in history, and unlike earlier periods of change, this time the effe cts are fully global,‖Schmidt and Cohen write in their new book. The New Digital Age. Perhaps the most profound changes will come when the five billion people worldwide w ho currently lack Internet access get online. The authors do an excellent job of examining the implications of the Internet revolution for individuals, governments, and institutions li ke the news media. But if the book has one major shortcoming, it’s that authors don’t sp end enough time applying a critical eye to the role of Internet businesses in these weepin g changes.In their book, the authors provide the most authoritative volume to date that describes —and more importantly predicts —how the Internet will shape our lives in the coming de cades. They paint a picture of a world in which individuals, companies, institutions, and g overnments must deal with two realities, one physical, and one virtual.At the core of the book is the idea that ―technology is neutral, but people aren’t.‖By u sing this concept as a starting point, the authors aim to move beyond the now familiar op timist vs. pessimist dichotomy(对立观点)that has characterized many recent debates about whether the rise of the Internet will ultimately be good or bad for society. In an intervie w with TIME earlier this week, Cohen said although he and his co-author are optimistic about many aspects of the Internet, they’re also realistic about the risks and dangers that lie ahead when the next five billion people come online, particularly with respect to perso nal privacy and state surveillance(监视).56、In what way is the rise of the Internet similar to the invention of the printing press and the telegraph?A.It transforms human history.B.It facilitates daily communication.C.It is adopted by all humanity.D.It revolutionizes people's thinking.57、How do Schmidt and Cohen describe the effects of the Internet?A.They are immeasurable.B.They are worldwide.C.They are unpredictable.D.They are contaminating.58、In what respect is the book The New Digital Age considered inadequate?A.It fails to recognize the impact of the Internet technology.B.It fails to look into the social implications of the Internet.C.It lacks an objective evaluation of the role of Internet businesses.D.It does not address the technical aspects of Internet communication.59、What will the future be like when everybody gets online?A.People will be living in two different realities.B.People will have equal access to information.C.People don’t have to travel to see the world.D.People don’t have to communicate face to face.60、What does the passage say about the authors of The New Digital Age?A.They leave many questions unanswered concerning the Internet.B.They are optimistic about the future of the Internet revolution.C.They have explored the unknown territories of the virtual world.D.They don’t take sides in analyzing the effects of the Internet.In 1950, a young man would have found it much easier than it is today to get and kee p a job in the auto industry. And in that year the average autoworker could meet monthl y mortgage(抵押贷款)payments on an average home with just 13.4 percent of his take-ho me pay. Today a similar mortgage would claim more than twice that share of his monthl y eamings.Other members of the autoworker’s family, however might be less inclined to tried the p resent for the past. His retired parents would certainly have had less economic security ba ck then. Through-out much of the 1960s,more than a quarter of men and women and women age 65 and older lived below the poverty level, compared to less than 10 percent in 2010.In most stales, his wife could not have taken out a loan or a card in her own name. In42 states, a homemaker had no legal claim on the earnings of her husband. And nowhere did a wife have legal protection against family violence.Most black workers would not want to return to a time when, on average they earned 4 0 percent less than their white counterparts(职位相当的人),white racially restrictive agreem ents largely prevented them from buying into the suburban neighborhoods being built for white working –class families.Today, new problems have emerged in the process of resolving old ones, but the solution is not to go back to the past. Some people may long for an era when divorce was still hard to come by. The spread of no -fault divorce has reduced the bargaining power of w hichever spouse is more interested in continuing the relationship. And the breakup of such marriages has caused pain for many families.The growing diversity of family life comes with new possibilities as well as new challen ges. According to a recent poll, more than 80 percent of Americans believe that their curr ent family is as close as the one in which they grew up, or closer. Finding ways to imag inary golden age.61、What do we learn about American autoworkers in 1950?A.They had less job security than they do today.B.It was not too difficult for them to buy a house.C.Their earnings were worth twice as much as today.D.They were better off than workers in other industries.62、What does the author about retired people today?A.They invariably long to return to the golden past.B.They do not depend so much on social welfare.C.They feel more secure economically than in the past.D.They are usually unwilling to live with their children.63、Why couldn’t black workers buy a house in a whitc suburban neighborhood ?A.They lacked the means of transportation.B.They were subjected to racial inequality.C.They were afraid to break the law.D.They were too poor to afford it.64、What is the result of no-fault divorce ?A.Divorce is easier to obtain.B.Domestic violence is lessened.C.It causes little pain to either side.D.It contributes to social unrest.65 、What does the author suggest society do?A.Get prepared to face any new challenges.B.Try to better the current social security.C.Narrow the gap between blacks and whites.D.Improve the lives of families with problemsPart IV TranslationDirections: 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.翻译题一：大熊猫是一种温顺的动物，长着独特的黑白皮毛。

2014年12月英语四级考试CET4翻译题答案

2014年12月英语四级CET4考试翻译题答案2014年12月20日全国大学英语四级CET4考试开考，本次考试为多题多卷，以下是小编组织编辑的2014年12月英语四级翻译真题及参考答案：Part Ⅳ Translation (30 minutes)Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to translate a passage from Chinese to English. You should write your answer on Answer Sheet 2. 中国的互联网社区是全世界发展最快的。

2010年，中国约有4.2亿网民（netizens），并且人数还在迅速增长。

互联网的日渐流行带来了重大的社会变化。

中国网民往往不同于美国网民。

美国网民更多的是受实际需要的驱使，用互联网为工具发电子邮件、买卖商品、规划旅程或付款。

中国网民更多是出于社交原因使用互联网，因而更广泛地使用QQ、聊天室等。

注意：此部分试题请在答题卡2上作答China's Internet Community is the fastest-growing one in the world.The total number of Chinese neti zens is about420million in2010and the number i s still growing rapidly.The increasing popularity of t he Internet has brought significant social change.C hinese netizens are often different from that of Ame rican.Motivated by practical demand,American netiz ens often use the Internet to send emails,buy and sell goods,plan trips or pay for the bills.While Chi nese netizens use the Internet more out of social re ason,so the Internet is more widely used in QQ,chat room and so on.【点评】大学英语四级的翻译题型在由短句翻译变成段落翻译之后，更多的是考查考生的语篇组织能力。

2014年12月英语四级翻译答案

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互联网 (2)<翻译题目> (2)<考点解析> (2)<参考译文> (2)一、最高级的表达 (2)二、表对比 (3)三、因果关系 (3)大熊猫 (3)【翻译原文】 (3)【参考译文】 (3)旅游 (4)【翻译原文】 (4)【参考译文1】 (4)【参考译文2】 (4)互联网<翻译题目>中国的互联网社区是全世界发展最快的。

2010年，中国约有4.2亿网民( netizen )，且人数还在迅速增长。

互联网的日渐流行带来了重大的社会变化。

中国网民往往不同于美国网民。

美国网民更多的是受实际需要的驱使，用互联网为工具发电子邮件、买卖商品、规划旅程或付款。

中国网民更多是出于社交原因使用互联网，因而更广泛地使用QQ、聊天室等。

<考点解析>本次四级翻译要求我们总共翻译三段共6句话，从词法的角度看，相对较容易，没有出现相对偏难的知识点，重点考查了下面这些功能性表达。

1. 互联网社区：Internet community2. 日渐流行：increasingly popular/prevalent;Increasing popularity3. 受实际需要的驱使：be driven by practical needs4. 重大社会变革：major social change;significant social change5. 不同于：be different from; differ from... ; other than;6. 规划旅程：plan the journey;付款：pay for the bill; cover the cost7. 出于：for the purpose of..; out of ...8. 社交：social contact; social intercourse<参考译文>The internet community in China is developing at the fastest speed around the world. China has about 420 million netizens in 2010, and the number is still growing quickly. The increasing popularity of internet has produced the major social change. And netizens in China are often different from that of America.American netizens are more driven by practical needs, using the internet to send e-mails, buy and sell goods, plan the journey or pay for the bill. However, Chinese netizens are using internet for the purpose of social contact. Consequently, they are more widely using the QQ and chat-rooms and so on.一、最高级的表达中国的互联网社区是全世界发展最快的。

2014年12月四级真题听力题+答案+原文

2014年12月四级真题听力题+答案+原文Part II Listening Comprehension (30 minutes)Section ADirections: In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long conversations. At the end of each conversation, one or more questions will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B), C) and D), and decide which is the best answer. 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。

1. A) The woman is fussy about the cleanness of the apartment,B) He has not cleaned the apartment since his mother’s visit.C) He does not remember when his mother came over.D) His mother often helps him to clean the apartment.2. A) The bus stop is only two minutes’ walk.B) The running made him short of breath.C) They might as well take the next bus.D) The woman is late by a couple of minutes.3. A) She is suffering a pain in her neck.B) She is likely to replace Miss Smith.C) She has to do extra work for a few days.D) She is quite sick of working overtime.4. A) Change her job.B) Buy a dishwasher.C) Open a flower shop.D) Start her own business.5. A) He forgot where he had left the package.B) He slipped on his way to the post office.C) He wanted to deliver the package himself.D) He failed to do what he promised to do.6. A) The speakers do not agree with each other.B) The woman does not like horror films.C) The man pays for the tickets as a rule.D) The speakers happened to meet in the cinema7. A) The woman is just as unlucky as the man.B) The woman is more sensitive than the man.C) The speakers share a common view on love.D) The speakers are unhappy with their marriage.8. A) Preparations for a forum.B) Participants in the forum.C) Organizers of a forum.D) Expectations of the forum.Questions 9 to 11are based on the conversation you have just heard.9. A) France.B) Scandinavia.C) Russia.D) East Europe.10. A) More women will be promoted in the workplace.B) More women will overcome their inadequacies.C) More women will receive higher education.D) More women will work outside the family.11. A) Try hard to protect women's rights.B) Educate men to respectwomenmore.C) Help women acquire moreprofessional skills.D) Spend more time changingwomen's attitudes.Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.12. A) In a restaurant.B) In a hotel lobby.C) At the man’s office.D) A t the woman’s place.13. A) He is the chief designer of the latest bike model.B) He has completed an overseas market survey.C) He is the Managing Director of Jayal Motors.D) He has just come back from a trip to Africa14. A) To select the right model.B) To get a good import agent.C) T o convince the board members.D) T o cut down production costs.15. A) His flexibility.B) His vision.C) His intelligence.D) His determination.Section BDirections: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some 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. 注意：此部分试题请在答题卡1上作答。

2014年12月大学英语四级考试真题及答案

2014年12月大学英语四级考试真题Part I Writing (30 minutes) Directions:For this part, .you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay about a campus activity that has benefited you most.You should write at least 120 words but No more than 180 words.注意：此部分试题请在答题卡1上作答。

Part ⅡListening Comprehension (30 minutes) Section ADirections: In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long conversations. At the end of each conversation, one or more questions will be asked about what was said.Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After each questionthere will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A．, B．,C．and D．, and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter onAnswer 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。

201412)四级真题翻译作文

The giant panda is a gentle animal with distinctive black and white fur. Due to its scarcity, it has been listed as an endangered species. The giant panda is of special significance for the WWF whose logo has been the giant panda since its foundation in 1961. As the rarest member of the bear family, the giant panda mainly lives in the forest of southwestern China. At present, there are about 1,000 giant pandas in the world. These animals feeding on bamboo are facing many threats. Therefore, to ensure their s urvival is more important than ever.A course that has impressed you most in collegeA course that has impressed me most in college is English Literature given by an experienced teacher last semester.Why do I give my preference to the course which many students may feel bored about? Firstly, I find the course is rather appealing to me since I have been interested in literature since my childhood, thereby motivati ng me to study hard. Secondly, I also admire the teachere instruct ing the couse because, unlike other faculty members, she teaches the course with vivid descriptions and imitate s the characters skillfully,which interests me a lot. Furthermore, she has a high sense of responsibility and sticks to her rules. Finally, the textbook of the course includes episodes of famous books and quotations of celebrities which enlighten me one way or another.,Therefore, I am deeply impressed by the course as it not only provides me with knowledge but also teaches me how to function well in today’s society.。

2014年12月四级听力原文+全文翻译

2014年12⽉四级听⼒原⽂+全⽂翻译2014年12⽉四级听⼒原⽂第⼀套Conversation OneW: Hi, Eric! How is your weekend?嗨，埃⾥克！你周末过得怎么样？M: Great! I met Maria’s parents and we told them we want to be engaged.男：伟⼤！我遇见了玛丽亚的⽗母，我们告诉他们我们想订婚。

W: Eric, that’s wonderful. Congratulations!⼥：埃⾥克，太棒了。

祝贺你!M: Thanks, Alice. I really like her parents, too. They are very nice. Mrs. Comona speaks four languages and Mr. Comona is a diplomat. In fact, he gave us a speech at the law school on Saturday morning.男：谢谢，爱丽丝。

我也很喜欢她的⽗母。

他们很好。

Comona太太会说四种语⾔，Comona 先⽣是⼀位外交官。

事实上，他星期六早上在法学院给我们做了演讲。

W: Oh, that was Maria’s father? I heard his speech.哦，那是玛丽亚的⽗亲？我听到他的演讲。

M: You did?男：你呢？W: Well, I heard part of it and listened to it for ten minutes, and then I fell asleep. I thought that was in class. Anyway, tell me about your weekend.⼥：嗯，我听到⼀部分，听了⼗分钟，然后我睡着了。

我以为那是在课堂上。

⽆论如何，告诉我你的周末。

2014年12月年四级考试答案解析(一)

2014年12月大学英语四级考试真题(一)答案与详解Part Ⅰ Writing审题思路本篇题目一改过去常写的议论文，要求写对自己影响最大的大学同学。

根据题目要求，写作重点应当是描述，而不是议论。

考生首先应直接或间接地引出主题，然后通过具体事例阐释该同学对“我”产生重大影响的原因,最后发表议论，照应前文，升华主题。

由此可知，题目要求写一篇夹叙夹议，以叙述为主的作文。

写作提纲一、提出观点：同学“Tom ”改变了“我”（be subject to being pessimistic ，strive to encourage, appreciate) 二、阐释主题：1、在他的帮助下，我发现英语没那么难(be confused about ，make progress)2、他教我如何面对挫折(live through setbacks)三、升华主题：l 、“Tom”让我认识到了自信和乐观的重要性(the significance of self-confidence and optimism )2、这种态度使人受益终身(benefit people all his life)范文点评高分范文精彩点评A Classmate Who Has Influenced Me Most in College ① Once upon a time, I was not so confident about my study and was subject to being pessimistic when confronted with frustrations. ② However, I found myself gradually changing as Tom, one of my classmates in college, strived to encourage me. ③ I really appreciate his help.④ I used not to be good at English ； however, whenever I was confused about the teacher’s explanation, he always interpreted it to me in- an explicit way. Gradually, I found English not so difficult and madeprogress day by day. ⑤ In addition, it was Tom who kept guiding me how to live through all kinds of setbacksin life. ⑥ I’l l never forget the very day when I failed my speech contest and I was overwhelmed and ashamed.⑦ Tom told me that nobody can defeat a person if he isdetermined to stand up to every failure. ⑧With hisencouragement, I regained confidence, realizing that optimism was always the key to success. ⑨ Thanks to Tom, I eventually learned the significance of self-confidence and optimism. They not① ②通过描述那个曾经缺乏自信而且悲观的“我”渐渐地有所改变引出文章主题——对“我”影响最大的大学同学，他竭尽全力鼓励“我”。