英语四级(2)
2020年9月大学英语四级(二)写作与翻译及参考答案
2020年9月大学英语四级考试真题（二）写作与翻译题Part ⅠWriting (30 minutes)Directions:For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write an essay on the use of PowerPoint(PPT) in class. You can start your essay with the sentence “T he use of PowerPoint(PPT) is becoming increasingly popular in class”You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.参考范文：The Use of PowerPoint(PPT) in Class【1】The use of PowerPoint is becoming increasingly popular in class. 【2】However, its use in class is a controversial issue that has raised much concern.I think we'd better hold a cautious attitude towards the use of PPT in class。
【3】 On the one hand, well-designed PPT slides can definitely enhance teaching efficiency because all the knowledge has been prepared beforehand and teachers don’t need to spend time writing on the blackboard. 【4】 What's more, many delicately designed PPT slides are quite attractive to students. 【5】 On the other hand,we have to admit there are some potential problems with the overuse of PPT in class. 【6】 For example, many teachers don't know how to teach without PPT because of their heavy reliance on PPT.【7】 In addition, there is a possibility that some students are distracted by the decorations or animation of PPT slides, which leads to lower learning efficiency.【8】In brief, teachers are supposed to take both the teaching efficiency and students' learning outcome into consideration, and make a good balance between them. 【9】 After all, all the use of PPT should respect the educational principles and students' real,needs.精彩点评【1】严格按照题目要求中给出的提示语开篇点题。
大学英语四级试卷(包含答案) (2)
大学英语四级试卷（满分120分，考试时间90分钟）一、选择题：（本题共20小题，每小题3分，共60分）1.The stout fellow over there is______the great magician,Charlie Williams,himself.A.no other butB.no one thanC.none other thanD.no other than2.In the last ten years,there have been many changes in family life. Are there changes______?A.for the better or for the worseB.for the better or for the worstC.for the best or for the worstD.for the good or for the bad3.The facilities of the older hospital______.A.is as good or better than the new hospitalB.are as good or better than the new hospitalC.is as good as or better than that of the new hospitalD.are as good as or better than those of the new hospital4.Studies show that students with high self-esteem have______ratings from both themselves and their teachers in their speech than students with low self-esteem.A.highB.higherC.highestD.the highest5.Mr.Johnson is______to our party.A.more than pleased to comeB.pleased more than to comeC.more pleased than to comeD.more pleasing than to come6.Ms Simms is very sensitive______criticism.A.ofB.inC.toD.on7.It is an exception________the rules.A.ofB.inC.againstD.to8.She solved the problem_________a stroke.A.onB.ofC.atD.through9.Death always taken us_________surprise,even though we know it isinevitable.A.inB.out ofC.byD.through10.The lady insists on her constitutional right_______a passport in her maiden name.A.onB.toC.intoD.that11.Human behavior is mostly a product of learning,_______the behavior of a animal depends mainly on instinct.A.whereasB.soC.unlessD.that12.Wood furniture does not depreciate in value_______properly handled and protected.A.ifB.hasC.andD.that13.I am determined that my son______have a better start than I did.A.canB.shallC.mustD.will14.You________drive fast,there is a speed limit here.Moreover,we have plenty of time,so you______drive so fast.A.mustn't,needn'tB.needn't,needn'tC.mustn't,mustn'tD.needn't,mustn't15.You_______worry about her.She______well already.A.needn't,may getB.don't need,may getC.mustn't,getsD.needn't,may have gets16._____the Washington Monument and the Capitol,Washington D.C.would be a completely horizontal city.A.It were not forB.For it were notC.Were it not forD.weren't it for17.______,I'll marry him all the time.A.Being he rich or poorB.Was he rich or poorC.Be he rich or poorD.Whether rich or poor18.A sneeze cannot be performed voluntarily,_____be easily suppressed.A.nor cat itB.and cannot itC.nor it canD.it cannot19.Few of the gold seekers who flocked to California were experienced miners______that they had to be.A.but neither did they feelB.neither did they feelC.and so did they feelD.and they felt too20._____,their help,we would not have succeeded.A.Hadn't been forB.Had not it been forC.Had it not been forD.It hadn't been for二、完型填空（共计20分）Reading involves looking at graphic symbols and formulating mentally thesounds and ideas theyrepresent.Concepts of reading have changed1over the centuries.During the1950's and1960's especially,increased attention has been devoted to2the reading process.3specialists agree that reading4acomplex organization of higher mental5,they disagree 6the exact nature of the process.Some experts,who regard language primarily as a code using symbols to represent sounds,7reading as simply thedecoding of symbolssintosthe sounds they stand8.These authorities 9that meaning,being concerned with thinking,must be taught independently ofthe decoding process.Others maintain that reading is10 related to thinking,and that a child whopronounces sounds without11 their meaning is not truly reading.The reader,12some,is not just aperson with a theoretical ability to read but one who13reads.Many adults,although they have the ability to read,have never read a book in its14.By someexpert they would not be15as readers.Clearly,the philosophy,objectives,methods and materials ofreading will depend on the definition one use.By the most16and satisfactory definition, reading is theability to17the sound-symbols code of the language,to interpret meaning for various18,at variousrates,and at various levels of difficulty,and to do19widely and enthusiastically.20reading is theinterpretation of ideas through the use of symbols representing sounds and ideas.1.A.substantively B.substantially C.substitutively D.subjectively2.A.define and describe B.definition and descriptionC.defining and describingD.have defined and described3.A.Although B.If C.Unless D.Until4.A.involves B.involves to C.is involved D.involves of5.A.opinions B.effects C.manners D.functions6.A.of B.about C.for D.into7.A.view B.look C.reassure D.agree8.A.by B.to C.off D.for9.A.content B.contend C.contempt D.contact10.A.inexplicably B.inexpressibly C.inextricably D.inexpediently11.A.interpreting B.saying C.explaining D.reading12.A.like B.for example C.according to D.as13.A.sometimes B.might C.practical D.actually14.A.entire B.entirety C.entirely D.entity15.A.classed B.granted C.classified D.graded16.A.inclusive B.inclinable C.conclusive plicated17.A.break up B.elaborate C.define D.unlock18.A.purposes B.degrees C.stages D.steps19.A.such B.so as C.so D.such as20.A.By the way B.In short C.So far D.On the other hand三、阅读理解：(共25分)Years ago the idea of disabled people doing sport was never heard of.Butwhen the annual games for the disabled were started at Stoke Mandeville,England in1984by Sir Ludwig Guttmann,the situation began to change.Sir Ludwig Guttmann,who had been driven to England in1939from Nazi Gernamy,had been asked by the British government to set up an injuries centre at Stoke Mandeville Hospital near London.His ideas about treating injuries included sport for the disabled.In the first games just tow teams of injured soldiers took part.The next year,1949,five teams took part.From those beginnings,things have developed fast.Teams now come from abroad to Stoke Mandeville every year.In1960the first Olympics for the Disabled were held in Rome,in the same place as the normal Olympic Games,although they are organized separately.In other years Games for the Disabled are still held at Stoke Mandeville.In the1984wheelchair Olympic Games,1064wheelchair athletes from about40countries took part.Unfortunately,they were held at Stoke Mandeville and not in Los Angeles,along with the other Olympics. The Games have been a great success in promoting international friendshiop and understanding,and in proving that being disabled does not mean you can't enjoy sport.One small source of disappointment for those who organize and take part in the games,however,has been the unwillingness of the International Olympic Committee to include disabled events at the Olympic Games for the able-bodied.Perhaps a few more yearsare still needed to convince those fortunate enough not to be disabled that their disabled fellow athlets should not be excluded.1.The first games for the desabled were held_____after Sir Ludwig Guttmann arrived in England.A.40yearsB.21yearsC.10yearsD.9years2.Besides Stoke Mandeville,surely the games for the disabled were once held in_____.A.New YorkB.LondonC.RomeD.Los Angeles3.In Paragraph3,the word"athletes"means_____.A.people who support the gamesB.people who watch the gamesC.people who organize the gamesD.people who compete in the games4.Which of the following statements in NOT true?A.Sir Ludwig Guttmann is an early organizer of the games for the disabled.B.Sir Ludwig Guttmann is an injured soldier.C.Sir Ludwig Guttmann is from Germany.D.Sir Ludwig Guttmann is welcomed by the British government.5.From the,we may conclude that the writer is_____.A.one of the organizers of the games for the disabledB.a disabled person who once took part in the gamesC.against holding the games for the disabledD.in favour of holding the games for the disabled四、书面表达：请起草一份中学学校通知，用一段话说明以下要点：参观日期：3月25日，星期天时间：早上8点钟出发。
2020年全国公共英语四级试题及答案(卷二)
2020年全国公共英语四级试题及答案（卷二）1. He told me that the firm could not afford __ such large salaries.A. payingB. to payC. to have paidD. being paid2. She has travelled in __ countries.A. southB. northC. northernD. northwest3. The plane was then able to __ and it cleared the mountains by 400 feet.A. riseB. raiseC. ariseD. rouse4. He had __ to go because he doesn't get on well with others.A. everywhereB. anywhereC. somewhereD. nowhere5. Don't be so __; I'm not telling you what I've promised not to say.A.oddB.shockedC.strangeD.curious6. He __ his previous best performance in the 1000 meters.A. improvesB. improves onC. bettersD. proves7. I __ to interrupt a man when he's busy working.A. envyB. hateC. admireD. improve8. he was astonished __ what he found.A. atB. toC. forD. on9. They made no effort to hide their amusement __ I produced a packet of sweets from my pocket.A. whateverB. whereverC. whoeverD. whenever10. I had hoped to get $1000 for my old car but had to __ a lot less.A. settle downB. settle inC. settle forD. settle on1. B2. C3. A4. D5. D6. B7. B8. A9. D 10. C【知识点】1. afford 后常接动词的不定式，所以应该选B："to pay".3. 此处只能选择一个不及物动词作答案4. 句子的意思为："他没有什么地方去因为与别人相处不好"__ everywhere：每处__ anywhere：无论何处__ somewhere：某处__ 所以，只有nowhere符合题意。
英语四级第2套真题及解析(2023年6月份)
英语四级第2套真题及解析（2023年6月份）题目说明本文档为2023年6月份的英语四级第2套真题及解析，总结了各部分的题目及解析。
希望对正在准备四级考试的同学们有所帮助。
听力部分Section A题目1.What does the man suggest the woman do?2.What is the probable relationship between thespeakers?3.What was the woman’s decision?4.What does the man mean?5.What will the speakers do next?解析1.答案：B） Registered at the hotel. 解析：根据对话内容，男士建议女士到酒店登记，所以正确选项是B。
2.答案：D） Guide and tourist. 解析：男士希望女士给他建议，说明他是游客，女士是导游，故选D。
3.答案：C） Miss the tour. 解析：对话中提到已经十点多了，而导游要求游客在准时九点前到达，所以没有时间再去参观了，故选C。
4.答案：A） He agrees with the w oman’s decision. 解析：对话最后男士说，It’s probably for the best，说明他同意女士的决定，故选A。
5.答案：B） Continue the tour. 解析：对话中提到女士给男士参观时间表，所以下一个行动是继续参观旅游景点，故选B。
Section B题目11.What was the woman doing?12.What did Mary do?13.What does the woman mean?14.What is the woman going to do next?15.What is the probable relationship between the speakers?解析11.答案：A） Looking for a book. 解析：根据对话内容，女士要找一本书，所以正确选项是A。
2023年6月全国大学英语CET四级真题和答案解析(第二套)
2023年6月全国大学英语CET四级真题和答案解析（第二套）一、听力部分Section A1. 答案：B解析：根据对话，可以得知购物者向售货员咨询特价食品的价格。
2. 答案：C解析：女士询问男士是否去过广州，男士回答他正在那里工作。
3. 答案：A解析：对话中，男士提到他计划去参观一个建筑展览，女士则建议他去参观科技博物馆。
Section B4. 答案：A解析：女士在婚礼上生病，男士主动提出帮忙送晚礼服。
5. 答案：B解析：女士正在找工作，男士就女士关于工作的问题给出建议。
6. 答案：C解析：对话中，男士询问女士是否对比赛感到紧张，女士回答说她很兴奋。
Section C7. 答案：B解析：讲座中提到，人们使用社交媒体来建立和维护社交关系。
8. 答案：A解析：讲座中提到，过多地依赖社交媒体可能导致孤立和焦虑。
9. 答案：C解析：讲座中的例子表明，人们可能会在社交媒体上展示过度的积极情绪或幸福生活。
Section D10. 答案：D解析：广告说明了新产品的特点和价格，最后提到消费者可以在网上购买。
11. 答案：A解析：广告中提到，购买新产品的消费者可以获得额外的现金返还。
12. 答案：B解析：广告提到消费者可以在购买新产品时享受特别优惠价。
二、阅读部分Passage 113. 答案：C解析：根据文章第一段，大量研究表明，阅读对个人的心理健康有益。
14. 答案：A解析：根据文章第二段，阅读可以帮助人们减轻压力和放松大脑。
15. 答案：B解析：根据文章第四段，阅读可以帮助人们学习新的事物和扩展知识。
Passage 216. 答案：C解析：根据文章第一段，当地政府已经发起了一项计划，将现有的溪流修复为自然生态景观。
17. 答案：A解析：根据文章第二段，溪流的修复不仅可以改善水质，还能提供更多的自然资源。
18. 答案：D解析：根据文章最后一段，修复的溪流有望吸引更多的游客，促进当地经济发展。
Passage 319. 答案：B解析：根据文章第一段，数字支付正在变得越来越普遍，并在全球范围内快速增长。
大学英语英语四级(答案) (2)
大学英语四级试卷（满分120分，考试时间90分钟）一、选择题：（本题共20小题，每小题3分，共60分）1. Here are some books by Agatha Christie. You can read ______ you like.A. whichever oneB. whoseC. whatever oneD. what2. Groceries are expensive. Each time I go shopping I seem ______ more.A. spendingB. be spendingC. to spendingD. to be spending3. The weather may not be find tomorrow, in ______ case we’ll have to put the trip off.A. thisB whichC. thatD. whose4. It is not until 1997 ______ their sovereign rights over Hong Kong.A. will the Chinese people resumeB. the Chinese people will resumeC. that the Chinese people will resumeD. that will the Chinese people resume5. I didn’t actually see them ______ the safe, but I heard them ______ about that.A. open, talkB. to open, talkC. open, talkingD. to open, talking6. Passengers may leave bulky articles under the stairs ______ the conductor'spermission.A. atB. withC. onD. in7. You won't get in _____ the end of the act.A. tillB. atC. byD. in8. He said he was in debt and asked me for a loan ______ $50.A. onB. forC. withD. of9. What tremendous achievements we have made _______ all fronts in the past few years!A. inB. onC. atD. of10. John is unfortunately devoid _______ a sense of humour.A. withB. ofC. toD. from11. She couldn't bear _____ fun of like that.A. MadeB. being makingC. being madeD. making12. He has been hoping for a rise in salary for a year but he _____ ask for it yet.A. daren'tB. doesn't dareC. hadn't daredD. won't dare13. With the curtains _____, the room was dark.A. drewB. were drawnC. drawingD. drawn14. Excuse me for breaking in,___ I have some news for You.A. soB. andC. butD. yet15. There is no ___ that a lot of damage has been done by the typhoon sweeping across the city.A. ideaB. doubtC. hopeD. uncertainty16. A NASA experimental jet, the X-43A, flew at a world-record speed----11,260 kilometres an hour on November 17. Its speed is ___ as sound.A. as ten times fastB. ten times as fastC. fast as ten timesD. so fast ten times17. The fact saddened all the fans ____ their beloved team lost the championship.A. thatB. whichC. whatD. until18. If ___, he promised that he would do all he could to promote public welfare.A. electedB. being electedC. having electedD. to be elected19.--i introduce myself? My name is Meg Johnson.( )Nice to meet you, Mr. Johnson.A. Must isB. ShouldC. Need netD. Mays20.The boss made them.___ten hours day. ( )A.worked toB.workingC.workD.to work二、翻译（共计15分）1. 电影开演半小时了。
大学英语四级第2套答案解析
听力答案：Part III Reading ComprehensionSection A26.【答案】M 27.【答案】A 28.【答案】I 29.【答案】L 30.【答案】C 31.【答案】G 32.【答案】F 33.【答案】E 34.【答案】N 35.【答案】DSection B粮食短缺会毁灭文明么36.【答案】F 37.【答案】K 38.【答案】C 39.【答案】L 40.【答案】B 41.【答案】H 42.【答案】M 43.【答案】J 44.【答案】L 45.【答案】GSection C46.【答案】B 47.【答案】D 48.【答案】C 49.【答案】D 50.【答案】A 51.【答案】C 52.【答案】A 53.【答案】B 54.【答案】D 55.【答案】C解析部分Part III Reading ComprehensionSection A【空词预测】【话题分类】日常生活【文章大意】本篇讲述了老年父母和孩子相处的现状：大多数父母和孩子一起生活，然而这并不能说明他们关系良好；若父母和孩子观念相投，爱好相似，则能愉快相处，反之父母不会喜欢孩子的陪伴。
【考核技能】综合能力【答案解析】26. M) provide。
根据上下文判断，本空在句中作谓语动词，并与后半句的 and most older people do not feel_____ 构成并列关系，故前后时态应一致，均为一般现在时。
选项中的动词有： A) abandoned（抛弃）；B) advanced（前进）； F) dampens（抑制，减弱）； K) grant（授予，满足）； M) provide（提供）。
其中，M)provide 符合语法和大意。
本句意为：成年的孩子们会尽可能地为年迈的父母提供每一点关心和支持。
27. A) abandoned。
本空位于感官动词 feel 之后，故应选择形容词，选项中的形容词有： A) abandoned （被抛弃的）； B) advanced（先进的）； I) frequent（频繁的，时常的）； C) biased（有偏见的）；G) dependent（依赖的）； H) distant（疏远的）。
2019年12月大学英语四级真题试卷(二)(题后含答案及解析)
2019年12月大学英语四级真题试卷（二）(题后含答案及解析)题型有：1. Writing 2. Listening Comprehension 3. Reading Comprehension 4. TranslationPart I Writing1．For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a letter to a foreign friend who wants to learn Chinese. Please recommend a place to him. You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.正确答案：Dear Tom, I am delighted to learn that Chinese has a fascination for you and stimulates your enthusiasm. Now that you have asked for my advice about where to learn Chinese, I will try to put forward some useful suggestions here. From my perspective, the Confucius Institute is an ideal place for you to learn Chinese. Two reasons account for this. For one thing, the Confucius Institute boasts diverse and practical language learning programs, with plentiful standard modern Chinese teaching materials and the most qualified teaching staff. For another, you can enjoy various cultural activities in there. The Confucius Institute, more often than not, offers a good many displays and performances concerning aspects of Chinese culture, including Chinese festivals, movies, cooking, art and music, etc., which can not only boost your Chinese learning but also provide insights into traditional Chinese culture. I hope you will find my advice helpful and wish you all the best. Sincerely yours, Li HuaPart II Listening ComprehensionSection A听力原文：The British government has called for more men to consider a career in nursing. Figures show the number of male nurses has fallen in the last three years. Now, the number of men working in the nursing sector has reached a seven-year low. Numbers of male nurses increased between 2011 and 2014, and reached a peak of 7,168. This figure has dropped to only 6,924 in 2017. The UK Health Secretary said, “This is clearly a cultural problem, and probably one that exists in many parts of the world. But we can make efforts to change that now. We want to persuade males to think about career options of going into nursing. There is absolutely no reason why men can’t go into this profession.”The Health Secretary said that the government already has plans to attract a more varied workforce into nursing. She stated, “We are leading the way on workforce planning. We will become the first nation in Europe to publish a national health and care workforce plan.”Questions 1 and 2 are based on the news report you have just heard.1. What problem is Britain facing?2. What is the cause of the problem according to the UK HealthSecretary?2．A．The number of nurses has dropped to a record low.B．There is a growing shortage of medical personnel.C．There is discrimination against male nurses.D．The number of male nurses has gone down.正确答案：D解析：事实细节题。
2024年6月大学英语四级考试真题和答案(第2套)
2024年6月大学英语四级考试真题和答案（第2套）Part I Writing (30 minutes)Directions: Suppose your university is seeking students’ opinions on whether university sports facilities should be open to the public. You are now to write an essay to express your view. You will have 30 minutes for the task. You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.PartⅡ Listening Comprehension (25 minutes)Section ADirections:In this section, you will hear three news reports. At the end of each news report, you will hear two or three questions. Both the news report and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A）, B), C) and D).Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.Questions 1 and 2 are based on the news report you have just heard.1. A) It hit a bird shortly after takeoff.B) Its crew members went on strike.C) It narrowly escaped a plane crash when turning around.D) Its captain got slightly injured during the forced landing.2. A) Panic.B) Nervous.C) Relieved.D) Contented.Questions 3 and 4 are based on the news report you have just heard.3. A) He is now kept in a secure area.B) He has escaped the zoo once again.C) He has been caught a second time.D) He finally disappeared six days ago.4. A) Squeezed.B) Threatened.C) Disappointed.D) Frustrated.Questions 5 to 7 are based on the news report you have just heard.5. A) It is condemned as a crazy idea.B) It is enriching the city’s night life.C) It is questioned by local residents.D) It is giving rise to safety concerns.6. A) Avoid entering one-way streets.B) Ensure the safety of pedestrians.C) Follow all the traffic rules drivers do.D) Give way to automobiles at all times.7. A) To ease the city’s busy traffic.B) To bring new life into the city.C) To add a new means of transport.D) To reduce the city’s air pollution.Section BDirections:In this section, you will hear two long conversations. At the end of each conversation, you will hear four questions. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A），B），C)and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.Questions 8 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.8. A) Take it seriously.B) Discuss it regularly.C) Make it sound scary.D) Talk about it openly.9. A) By shopping around for the best deals.B) By making abstract sums relevant.C) By citing concrete examples.D) By visiting discount stores.10. A) Paying their kids to help with housework.B) Setting kids a good example by sharing chores.C) Giving kids pocket money according to their needs.D) Urging kids to deposit some of their gift money.11. A) The importance of cutting down family expenses.B) The need to learn important lessons from her elders.C) The delight in seeing their savings grow.D) The necessity of saving into a pension.Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.12. A) He is a successful businessman.B) He reviews books on political affairs.C) He has published a new bestseller.D) He has worked in several banks.13. A) The man’s ideas about education.B) The man’s academic background.C) The man’s attempts at drawing public attention.D) The man’s proposals to solve economic problems.14. A) To reduce students’ financial burden.B) To motivate all students to be successful.C) To give students incentive to excel in economics.D) To provide remedies for students’ poor performance.15. A) Improving school budgeting.B) Increasing tuition fees.C) Seeking donations.D) Raising taxes.Section CDirections: In this section, you will hear three passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear three or four questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.Questions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard.16. A) To show his sympathy towards people always being busy.B) To prevent people from complaining about being “busy”.C) To call on busy people to take care of themselves.D) To help busy people to sort out their priorities.17. A) Avoid saying we are busy.B) Reflect on their true purpose.C) Describe our schedule in detail.D) Respond as most busy people do.18. A) To show their achievements resulted from great efforts.B) To prove they stand out as accomplished professionals.C) To cover up their failure to achieve some purpose.D) To tell others a complete lie about their inability.Questions 19 to 21 are based on the passage you have just heard.19. A) They will help one reduce fear.B) They should become so popular.C) They will be less challenging after a time.D) They should cover so many different types.20. A) To break one’s ultimate limits.B) To stop being extremely afraid.C) To avoid dangerous mistakes.D) To enjoy the sports to the full.21. A) By allowing our motivation to be at an all-time high.B) By stopping us hurting the same muscles repeatedly.C) By burning as many as 300 calories per hour.D) By enabling us to get an all-over workout.Questions 22 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard.22. A) It is natural.B) It is instrumental.C) It is personal.D) It is vital.23. A) To guard against being perceived negatively.B) To prevent themselves from being isolated.C) To conceal personality preferences.D) To maintain workplace harmony.24. A) It helps to enhance team spirit.B) It stimulates innovative ideas.C) It helps to resolve problems.D) It facilitates policy-making.25. A) An innovative mind.B) Corporate culture.C) Mutual trust.D) A healthy mentality.Part III Reading Comprehension (40 minutes)Section ADirections: In this section, there is a passage with ten blanks. You are required to select one word for each blank from a list of choices given in a word bank following the passage. Read the passage through carefully before making your choices. Each choice in the bank is identified by a letter. Please mark the corresponding letter for each item on Answer Sheet 2with a single line through the centre. You may not use any of the words in the bank more than once．A team of researchers led by Priyanka Joshi examined the degree to which men and women relied on “communicative abstraction” to verbally convey their ideas and emotions. Communicative abstraction, according to the researchers, reflects the tendency of people to use “abstract speech that focuses on the broader picture and____26____purpose of action rather than concrete speech focusing on details and the meansof____27____action.” Interestingly, they found that men were far more likely to speak in the abstract than were women.To arrive at this____28____, the researchers examined the linguistic (语言的) patterns of men and women in over 600,000 blog posts written on websites. To do this, the researchers computed abstractness ratings for____29____40,000 commonly used words in the English language. Words considered to be concrete could be easily visualized, such as “table”or “chair”. Words that were more____30____to visualize, for example, “justice” or “morality” were considered to be more abstract. They found that men used____31____more abstract language in their blog posts.What is the____32____of this effect? The researchers suggest that power differences between the genders— that is, men having more power in society—might be a key determinant(决定因素). For instance, in a follow-up study conducted with a sample of 300 students, the researchers____33____power dynamics in an interpersonal setting to see if this would influence communicative abstraction. They found that participants in a high-power interviewer role were more likely to give abstract descriptions of behaviors than were participants in a low-power interviewee role. This suggests that communicating more abstractly does not reflect a____34____tendency of men or women butrather____35____within specific contexts.A) approximatelyB) attainingC) conclusionD) difficultE) emergesF) fixedG) ignoredH) legallyI) manipulatedJ) recommendedK) refrainingL) signalsM) significantlyN) sourceO) ultimateSection BDirections: In this section, you are going to read a passage with ten statements attached to it.Each statement contains information given in one of the paragraphs. Identify the paragraph from which the information is derived. You may choose a paragraph more than once. Each paragraph is marked with a letter. Answer the questions by marking the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2.How to better work towards long-term goalsA) Hal Hershfield, a psychologist at the UCLA Anderson School of Management, wanted to know why people weren’t saving for retirement. Across the board, people are living longer. Logically, they’ll need more money to live comfortably in their post-work years. And yet, savings rates in the U.S. have gone down in recent decades, not up.B) To help explain this seemingly irrational behavior, Hershfield and his team scanned the brains of study participants while asking them to what degree various traits (特征)—like “honorable” or “funny”—applied to their current self, their future self, a current other, or a futureother. As participants answered, Hershfield’s team recorded which parts of their brains lit up. Unsurprisingly, people’s brains were most active when thinking about their current selves and least active when thinking about a current other. But the team found that participants’ brain activity while considering their future selves more closely resembled their brain activity while thinking about a current other rather than the current self.C) Put in practical terms, when thinking of yourself in a month or a year or a decade, your brain registers that person in ways similar to how it would register Taylor Swift or the mailman. Understood in that way, saving for retirement is the equivalent of giving money away to someone else entirely.D) In light of Hershfield’s study, one simple question arises: Is it possible to make our present selves give a damn about our future selves? The answers are anything but simple.E) Seen through the lens of the present self versus the future self, our self-defeating actions—like choosing to watch television rather than go to the gym—suddenly make perfect sense. We get to enjoy the very concrete, immediate benefits of our actions while someone else (namely, our future selves) suffers the hypothetical(假设的), far-off consequences. As a result, the decisions we make for our present selves often look very different from our decisions for our future selves. We believe that tomorrow will be different. We believe that we will be different tomorrow; but in doing so, we prioritize our current mood over the consequences of our inaction for the future self.F) Understanding our procrastination (拖延) through the lens of the present and future selves, we’re left with three possible solutions: The first is to force your future self to do whatever your present self doesn’t want to do. The second is to convince your present self that your future self is, in fact, still you. If the central problem is that we think of our future selves as other people, it follows that trying to identify more closely with our future selves will encourage us to make better long-term decisions.G) In a follow-up study, Hershfield wanted to explore ways to bridge the disconnect between the present and future selves and encourage people to save more for retirement. He and his team took photos of study participants, and then used image processing to visually age their faces. Participants were then placed in a virtual reality setting where they could look into a mirror and see their aged selves looking back at them. Participants who saw their aged selves said they would save 30% more of their salary for retirement than the control group.H) Whatever your long-term goals may be—getting in better shape, launching your own business, writing a book—thinking about your deadline in terms of days rather than months or years can help you wrap your mindaround how close the future really is.I) The third solution is to forget about your future self and use your present self’s love of instant gratification (满足感) to your advantage. While the two tactics (手段) above can be effective in making better long-term choices, in the end, you’re still struggling against human nature. Our brains are hard-wired for instant gratification. Instead of fighting your present self’s need for immediate rewards, why not use it to your advantage? When most of us set goals, we focus on long-term results we want to see—e.g., losing weight, getting a promotion, retiring in comfort, etc. While those visions of our future selves can be inspiring, when it comes to actually doing the day-to-day work, it may be more effective to reframe activities in terms of their immediate, or at least very near-term, rewards.J) Take writing this article, for instance. It’s easy for me to imagine how amazing it will feel at the end of the workday to have this article done. This isn’t just my opinion. Research partners Kaitlin Woolley of Cornell University and Ayelet Fishbach of the University of Chicago have made a career out of studying the differences between the goals that people achieve and the ones that fall to the wayside.K) “In one study, we asked people online about the goals they set at the beginning of the year. Most people set goals to achieve delayed, long-term benefits, such as career advancement, debt repayment, or improved health. We asked these individuals how enjoyable it was to pursue their goal, as well as how important their goal was. We also asked whether they were still working on their goals two months after setting them. We found that enjoyment predicted people’s goal persistence two months after setting the goal far more than how important they rated their goal to be,” Woolley said.L) This pattern held true across a wide variety of goals from exercising to studying to eating healthier foods. For example, people ate 50% more of a healthy food when directed to focus on the good taste rather than the long-term health benefits. Other studies have shown a greater uptake of exercise in people who were told to think of the enjoyment of doing the exercise now rather than future health gains.M) These findings suggest that when it comes to achieving your goals, enjoying the process itself is more important than wanting the long-term benefits. In other words, present self trumps (战胜) future self. Who says instant gratification has to be a bad thing? By all means, set ambitious long-term goals for your future self, but when it comes to actually following through day-to-day, make sure your present self knows what’s in it for her too.36. Our brains are genetically determined to satisfy immediate desires.37. Taken in a practical way, saving for post-work years is like givingmoney away to others.38. Research found that, as regards achievement of one’s goals, it is important to focus more on enjoying the process than the long-term benefits.39. Regarding our future selves as still being ourselves will help us make better long-term decisions.40. Savings rates in America have dropped in recent decades even though people’s life expectancy has increased.41. Researchers found that enjoyment rather than importance enabled people to persist in their goals.42. When making decisions, we give priority to our current frame of mind without thinking much of the consequences.43. People ate more of a healthy food when they focused on its good taste instead of its longterm benefits.44. As was expected, when people thought of their present selves, their brains were observed to become more active.45. Researchers found that participants who saw the images of their aged selves would save more for their later years than those who didn’t.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.People often wonder why some entrepreneurs have greater success than others. Is it habits, connections, luck, work ethic or any other behavior?I believe the key to success is willpower. Willpower is the ability to control yourself. It is a strong determination that allows you to do something difficult. It is a behavior we are born with more than one we learn; however, it is possible to not only learn it, but also strengthen it with constant exercise.Willpower is just like a muscle; to keep it strong you need to constantly exercise it. People with a great amount of willpower have the discipline to develop positive, successful habits. Even with an incredible amount of talent, without the discipline and motivation to create positive habits, it can be difficult to achieve success.Willpower and habits go hand in hand. It is critical to create good habits and take the actions necessary to stick to those habits day in and day out for greater success. Almost half of our daily actions are part of our habits and not decisions, so once the correct habits are in place,you will automatically perform those tasks on a day-today basis.The best way to create and stick to a habit is to have strong motivation. It’s easier to change your habits to lose weight if you have a health issue and you want to be around longer for your kids, or if your business is something you’re passionate about. Having a valuable outcome associated with a habit will help you stick to that habit permanently.The art of self-control is one that most successful individuals have mastered. Self-control enables you to avoid behaviors that don’t contribute to your success and adopt those that do.Because there is a delayed satisfaction associated with self-control, it can be easy to get off track. However, if you work on sticking to those small positive habits one day at a time, it becomes easier to stay strong and achieve that delayed reward. Once a reward is achieved, it is much easier to continue sticking to your habits.46. What does the author say we need to do to strengthen our willpower?A) Keep it under control.B) Apply it continuously.C) Learn from entrepreneurs.D) Aim at success determinedly.47. How are almost half of our daily actions performed according to the passage?A) Out of habit.B) With determination.C) Like muscle building.D) By self-discipline.48. What will help people stick to doing something constructive automatically?A) Practising it on a day-to-day basis.B) Associating it with improving health.C) Possessing a reasonable amount of talent.D) Foreseeing the desired outcome it will yield.49. How does the art of self-control help us succeed?A) By allowing us to remain clear-headed permanently.B) By enabling us to alter our behaviors constantly.C) By enabling us to take positive actions.D) By allowing us to avoid taking risks.50. Why can it be difficult for us to maintain self-control?A) Most of us are not in the habit of exercising self-control.B) We may not get immediate rewards from self-control.C) Self-control tends to be associated with pains.D) Self-control only brings about small benefits.Passage TwoQuestions 51 to 55 are based on the following passage.Today, most scientific research is funded by government grants, companies doing research and development, and non-profit foundations. As a society, we reap the rewards from this science, but we also help pay for it. You indirectly support science through taxes you pay, products and services you purchase, and donations you make.Funding for science has changed with the times. Historically, science has been largely supported through private patronage (资助), church sponsorship, or simply paying for the research yourself. Today, researchers are likely to be funded by a mix of grants from various government agencies, institutions, and foundations. Other research is funded by private companies. Such corporate sponsorship is widespread in some fields. Almost 75% of U.S. clinical trials in medicine are paid for by private companies. And, of course, some researchers today still fund small-scale studies out of their own pockets. Most of us can’t afford to do nuclear research as a private hobby, but birdwatchers, rock collectors, and others can do real research on a limited budget.In a perfect world, money wouldn’t matter—all scientific studies would be completely objective. But in the real world, funding may introduce biases. Drug research sponsored by the pharmaceutical (制药的) industry is more likely to end up favoring the drug under consideration than studies sponsored by government grants or charitable organizations. Similarly, nutrition research sponsored by the food industry is more likely to end up favoring the food under consideration than independently funded research.So what should we make of all this? Should we ignore any research funded by companies or special interest groups? Certainly not. These groups provide invaluable funding for scientific research. Furthermore, science has many safeguards in place to catch instances of bias that affect research outcomes. Ultimately, misleading results will be corrected as science proceeds; however, this process takes time. Meanwhile, it pays to examine studies funded by industry or special interest groups with extra care. Are the results consistent with other independently funded studies? What do other scientists have to say about this research? A little examination can go a long way towards identifying bias associated with the funding source.51. What does the passage mainly discuss regarding scientific research?A) Its foundation.B) Its rewards.C) Its prospect.D) Its funding.52. What do we learn from the passage about researchers like birdwatchers and rock collectors?A) They have little access to government funding.B) They can do research with limited resources.C) They can do amateur work in their own fields.D) They have no means for large-scale research.53. What would scientific studies look like in a perfect world according to the author?A) They would be totally unbiased.B) They would be independently funded.C) They would be responsibly conducted.D) They would be strictly supervised.54. What does the author say about companies and special interest groups?A) They try hard to pull down the safeguards for research.B) They make extra efforts to research their own products.C) They provide valuable resources for scientific research.D) They reap the most benefits from scientific research.55. What does the author think of research funded by industry or special interest groups?A) Its recommendations should be examined for feasibility.B) Its misleading results should be corrected in time.C) Its validity should be checked with additional care.D) Its hidden biases should be identified independently.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.农历（the lunar calendar）起源于数千年前的中国，根据太阳和月亮的运行规律制定。
大学英语4级试卷及答案 (2)
大学英语四级试卷（满分120分，考试时间90分钟）一、选择题：（本题共20小题，每小题3分，共60分）1. The Martian surface temperature is a 100 degrees C below zero at night, so that butter put outside will not ________.A. thawB. dissolveC. meltD. fuse2. Whose _______ was it to pay a visit to Lake Erie?A. dreamB. purposeC. thoughtD. idea3. There is a _____ of vegetables in Shanghai at the moment because of the cold weather.A. shortageB. wantC. needD. desire4. He is a bad influence ________ the children.A. onB. inC. withD. against5. It is not easy to distinguish ______ an American and a Canadian.A. amongB. betweenC. bothD. from6. Ms Simms is very sensitive ______ criticism.A. ofB. inC. toD. on7. It is an exception ________ the rules.A. ofB. inC. againstD. to8. She solved the problem _________a stroke.A. onB. ofC. atD. through9. Death always taken us _________ surprise, even though we know it is inevitable.A. inB. out ofC. byD. through10. The lady insists on her constitutional right _______ a passport in her maiden name.A. onB. toC. intoD. that11. When the crowd saw the prize-fighter stretched out on the canvas, shouts and cheers _______ from it.A. broke upB. broke forthC. broke throughD. break upon12. This detective story might not be _______ interesting to keep the child awake.A. enoughB. adequatelyC. amplyD. sufficiently13. The two pieces of fried steak Mr King had for dinner gave him _____.A. an upset stomachB. a headacheC. a sore throatD. an infection14. If reading is to accomplish anything more than _______ time, it must be active.A. wastingB. spendingC. passingD. idling15. The _____ from the airport was really tiring because it was situated for from the city.A. flightB. travelC. crossingD. journey16. _____ the Washington Monument and the Capitol, Washington D. C. would be a completely horizontal city.A. It were not forB. For it were notC. Were it not forD. weren't it for17. ______, I'll marry him all the time.A. Being he rich or poorB. Was he rich or poorC. Be he rich or poorD. Whether rich or poor18. A sneeze cannot be performed voluntarily, _____ be easily suppressed.A. nor cat itB. and cannot itC. nor it canD. it cannot19. Few of the gold seekers who flocked to California were experienced miners______ that they had to be.A. but neither did they feelB. neither did they feelC. and so did they feelD. and they felt too20. _____, their help, we would not have succeeded.A. Hadn't been forB. Had not it been forC. Had it not been forD. It hadn't been for二、完型填空（共计20分）From childhood to old age, we all use language as a means of broadening our knowledge of ourselvesand the world about us. When humans first (1)--,they were like newborn children, unable to use this (2)-- tool. Yet once language developed, the possibilities for human kind’s future (3) -- and cultural growthincrease D.Many linguists believe that evolution is (4) -- for our ability to produce and use language. They (5)-- that our highly evolved brain provides us (6) -- an innate language ability not found in lower (7) --.Proponents of this innateness theory say that our(8) -- for language is inborn, but that language itselfdevelops gradually,(9) -- a function of the growth of the brain during childhoo D. Therefore there arecritical (10) -- times for language development.Current (11) -- of innateness theory are mixed, however, evidence supporting the existence of someinnate abilities is undeniable. (12) --, more and more schools are discovering that foreign languages arebest taught in (13) -- grades. Young children often can learn several languages by being (14) -- to them,while adults have a much harder time learning another language once the (15) -- of their first languagehave become firmly fixe D.(16) -- some aspects of language are undeniably innate, language does not develop automatically ina vacuum. Children who have been (17) -- from other human beings do not possess language. Thisdemonstrates that (18) -- with other human beings is necessary for proper language development. Somelinguists believe that this is even more basic to human language (19) -- than any innate capacities. Thesetheorists view language as imitative, learned behavior. (20) --, children learn language from their parentsbyimitating them. Parents gradually shape their child's language skills by positively reinforcing preciseimitations and negatively reinforcing imprecise ones.1.A.generated B.evolved C. born D. originated2.A.valuable B.appropriate C. convenient D. favorite3.A.attainments B.feasibility C.entertainments D.evolution4.A.essential B.available C. reliable D. responsible5.A.confirm rm C. claim D. convince6.A.for B.from C. of D. withanizations anisms C. humans D. children8.A.potential B.performance C. preference D. passion9.A.as B.just as C. like D. unlike10.A.ideological B.biological C. social D. psychological11.A.reviews B.reference C. reaction D. recommendation12.A.In a word B.In a sense C. Indeed D. In other words13.A.various B.different C. the higher D. the lower14.A.revealed B.exposed C. engaged D. involved15.A.regulations B.formations C. rules D. constitutions16.A.Although B.Whether C. Since D. When17.A.distinguished B.different C. protected D. isolated18.A.exposition parison C. contrast D. interaction19.A.acquisition B.appreciation C. requirement D. alternative20.A.As a result B.After all C. In other words D. Above all三、阅读理解：(共25分)Years ago the idea of disabled people doing sport was never heard of.But when the annual games for the disabled were started at Stoke Mandeville,England in 1984 by Sir Ludwig Guttmann,the situation began to change.Sir Ludwig Guttmann,who had been driven to England in 1939 from Nazi Gernamy,had been asked by the British government to set up an injuries centre at Stoke Mandeville Hospital near London.His ideas about treating injuries included sport for the disabled.In the first games just tow teams of injured soldiers took part.The next year,1949,five teams took part.From those beginnings,things have developed fast.Teams now come from abroad to Stoke Mandeville every year.In 1960 the first Olympics for the Disabled were held in Rome,in the same place as the normal Olympic Games,although they are organized separately.In other years Games for the Disabled are still held at Stoke Mandeville.In the 1984 wheelchair Olympic Games,1064 wheelchair athletes from about 40 countries took part.Unfortunately,they were held at Stoke Mandeville and not in Los Angeles,along with the other Olympics. The Games have been a great success in promoting international friendshiop and understanding,and in proving that being disabled does not mean you can't enjoy sport.One small source of disappointment forthose who organize and take part in the games,however,has been the unwillingness of the International Olympic Committee to include disabled events at the Olympic Games for the able-bodied.Perhaps a few more years are still needed to convince those fortunate enough not to be disabled that their disabled fellow athlets should not be excluded.1.The first games for the desabled were held _____ after Sir Ludwig Guttmann arrived in England.A.40 yearsB.21 yearsC.10 yearsD.9 years2.Besides Stoke Mandeville,surely the games for the disabled were once held in _____.A.New YorkB.LondonC.RomeD.Los Angeles3.In Paragraph 3,the word "athletes" means _____.A.people who support the gamesB.people who watch the gamesC.people who organize the gamesD.people who compete in the games4.Which of the following statements in NOT true?A.Sir Ludwig Guttmann is an early organizer of the games for the disabled.B.Sir Ludwig Guttmann is an injured soldier.C.Sir Ludwig Guttmann is from Germany.D.Sir Ludwig Guttmann is welcomed by the British government.5.From the ,we may conclude that the writer is _____.A.one of the organizers of the games for the disabledB.a disabled person who once took part in the gamesC.against holding the games for the disabledD.in favour of holding the games for the disabled四、书面表达：请起草一份中学学校通知，用一段话说明以下要点：参观日期： 3月25日，星期天时间：早上8点钟出发。
2024年6月英语四级听力(第2套)
News Report One新闻一A JetBlue Airlines flight from West Palm Beach to New York City was forced to turn around and land Sunday morning after the plane struck a bird.【1】周日上午，捷蓝航空公司一架从西棕滩飞往纽约的飞机在撞上一只鸟后被迫掉头降落。
The flight from Palm Beach International Airport to LaGuardia Airport turned around just minutes after takeoff following the strike.这架从棕桐滩国际机场飞往拉瓜迪亚机场的飞机在起飞几分钟后就因撞上鸟而掉头。
No injuries were reported on the plane,and the flight took off once again seven and a half hours after the first attempt.飞机上没有人员伤亡报告。
在距第一次起飞尝试7.5小时之后，航班再次起飞。
"It was like a split second of panic that resulted in this nervous reaction on the plane,"said passenger Brian Healy."There was total quiet and then there was relief when the plane came to a stop."【2】乘客布莱恩·希利说：“那就像一瞬间的恐慌......造成飞机上乘客的紧张反应。
人们完全安静了下来，当飞机停稳后才松了一口气。
2023年12月英语四级第二套真题参考答案及解析(最新完整版)
2023年12月英语四级第二套真题参考答案及解析（最新完整版）2023年12月英语四级第二套真题参考答案及解析(最新完整版) 听力第二套00:00:00 说话者1:College english test，band four，part two，listening comprehension，section a directions。
In this section，you will hear three news reports。
At the end of each news report，you will hear two or three questions。
Both the news report and the questions will be spoken only once。
After you hear a question，you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked ab c and d then mark the corresponding letter on answer sheet one with a single line through the center。
00:00:39 说话者2:News report one。
How you noticed how similar you are to your friends。
It may be because your brains operate in harmony with each other。
We know that friends are more likely to be the same age，gender and ethnic background as each other。
Now it seems that brains are alike too。
大学英语四级试卷(答案) (2)
大学英语四级试卷（满分120分，考试时间90分钟）一、选择题：（本题共20小题，每小题3分，共60分）1. A person’s attention is attracted ______ by the intensity of different signals as by their context, significance, and information content.A. much no soB. not so muchC. so not muchD. so much not2. She is a lady with a bad reputation. You ______ anything to do with her.A. had better not haveB. have better not haveC. had better not to haveD hadn’t better have3. Although she wrote stories and poems as a child, ______ she was twenty-three.A. her first real success did not come untilB. her first real success came untilC. not until her first real successD. it was not until her first real success came4. A kilometer is somewhat ______ a mile, but is ______ a li.A. more shorter than, more longer thanB. shorter than, twice as long asC. more short than, twice more long thanD. as short as, twice longer than5. The factory has turned out ______.A. twice more TV sets this year than last yearB. TV sets this year twice as many as last yearC. twice as many TV sets this year as last yearD. TV sets twice more this year than last year6. Human facial expressions differ from those of animals in the degree ______ they can be deliberately controlled and modified.A. to whichB. in whichC. at whichD. on which7. ______ a laser to operate, stimulated emission must predominate over absorption throughout the laser medium.A. Ordering toB. For orderingC. In order forD. The order of8. An increase in wages is an incentive _______ better work.A. toB. inC. ofD. for9. Wine and song are appropriate ________ the occasion.A. atB. toC. onD. by10. The death of the President is a loss regretted ______ all.A. toB. forC. atD. by11. The accident ______ downtown yesterday resulted from the driver’s carelessness.A. happeningB. happenedC. which had happenedD. which happened12. The reason why they didn’t get ______ people to help them in the work is that they didn’t want to trouble anyone.A. someB. anyC. allD. no13. It is warm ______ food.A. enough to defrost the freezingB. to defrost enough the freezingC. enough to defrost the frozenD. to enough defrost the frozen14. Shout more loudly. He _____ you.A. can't have heardB. will not have heardC. ought to have heardD. may have heard15. Don't bother me. Do what you _______, I don't care.A. shallB. willC. will likeD. would like16. I can assure you that under no circumstances _______ his motherland.A. he will betrayB. will he betrayC. he will not betrayD. will be not betray17. The kids dare not walk on the ice. Neither _____ to skate on it.A. they dareB. do they dareC. dare theyD. daren't they18. In the room _______ with three legs and a few broken chairs.A. could only be found a tableB. could only a table chairsC. a table could only be foundD. only could be a table found19. In the corner of the room ______.A. a small round wooden table wasB. was a small round wooden tableC. a wooden small round table wasD. was a wooden small round table20. Up _____ into the air when the ten-second countdown was over.A. the rocket shotB. shot the rocketC. was the rocket shotD. the rocket was shot二、完型填空（共计20分）Many people wrongly believe that when people reach old age, their families place them in nursinghomes. They are left in the 1 of strangers for the rest of their lives.Their 2 children visit them onlyoccasionally,but more often, they do not have any 3 visitors.The truth is that this idea is an unfortunate myth-an 4story. In fact, family members provide over 80 percent of the care 5 elderly people nee D. SamuelPrestoon, a sociologist, studied 6 the American family is changing. He reported that by the time the 7American couple reaches 40 years of age, they have more parents than children. 8 , because people todaylive longer after an illness than people did years 9 , family members must provide long term care. Morepsychologists have found that all caregivers10 a common characteristic: All caregivers believe that theyare the best11 for the jo B. In other words, they all felt that they 12 do the job better than anyoneelse.Social workers 13 caregivers to find out why they took 14 the responsibility of caring for an elderlyrelative.Many caregivers believed they had 15 to help their relative.Some stated that helping others 16them feel more useful.Others hoped that by helping 17now, they would deserve care when they becameold and 18 .Caring for the elderlyand being taken care of can be a 19 satisfying experience for everyonewho might be 20 .1.A.hands B. arms C.bodies D.homes2.A.growing B. grown C.being grown D.having grown3.A.constant B. lasting C.regular D.normal4.A.imaginary B. imaginable C.imaginative D.imagery5.A.that B. this C.those D.these6.A.when B. how C.what D.wheremon B. ordinary C.standard D.average8.A.Further B. However C.Moreover D.Whereas9.A.before B. ago ter tely10.A.share B. enjoy C.divide D.consent11.A.person B. people C.character D.man12.A.would B. will C.could D.can13.A.questioned B. interviewed C.inquired D.interrogate14.A.in B. up C.on D.off15.A.admiration B. initiative C.necessity D.obligation16.A.cause B. enable C.make D.get17.A.someone B. anyone C.everyone D.anybody18.A.elderly B. dependent C.dependable D.independent19.A.similarly B. differently C.mutually D.certainly20.A.involved B. excluded C.included D.considered三、阅读理解(共25分)Obviously television has both advantages and disadvantages.In the first place, television is not only a convenient source of entertainment, but also a comparatively cheap one. With a TV set in thefamily people don’t have to pay for expensive seats at the theatre, the cinema, or the opera .All they have to so is to push a button or turn a knob, and they can see plays, films, operas and shows of every kind. Some people, however, think that this is where the danger lies. The television viewers need do nothing. He does not even have to use his legs if the has a remote control. He makes no choice and exercises, no judgment. He is completely passive and has everything presented to him without any effort in his part.Television, it is often said, keeps one informed about current events and the latest developments in science and politics. The most distant countries and the strangest customs are brought right into one’s sitting room. It could be argued that the radio performs this service as well;but on television everything is much more living, much more real. Yet here again there is a danger. The television screen itself has a terrible, almost physical charm for us. We get so used to looking at the movements on it ,so dependent on its pictures, that it begins to control our lives. People are often heard to say that their television sets have broken down and that they have suddenly found that they have far more time to do things and the they have actually begin to talk to each other again. It makes one think, doesn’t it?There are many other arguments for and against television. We must realize that television itself is neither good nor bad. It is the uses that it is put to that determine its value to society.1. What is the major function of paragraph 1?A. To arouse the reader’s concernB. To introduce the theme of the wholeC. To summarize the wholeD. To sate the primary uses of TV2. Television, as a source of entertainment, is ______.A. not very convenientB. very expensiveC. quite dangerousD. relatively cheap3. Why are some people against TV?A. Because TV programs re not interestingB. Because TV viewers are totally passiveC. Because TV prices are very high.D. Because TV has both advantages and disadvantages4. One of the most obvious advantages of TV is that ______.A. it keeps us informedB. it is very cheapC. it enables us to have a restD. it controls our lives5. According to the , whether TV is good or not depends on _______ .A. its qualityB. people ’s attitude towards itC. how we use itD. when we use it四、书面表达：(满分15分)请你写封信给你的朋友marry告诉他，请他关照下你的朋友,内容重点如下:1.告诉这个消息2.请他给你朋友一些建议并给予指导注意:字数应为120词左右参考答案：一、选择题：1-5题:ABABC11-15题:CADAD11-15题:DACAB16-20题:BBABB二、完型填空1.【答案】B 这里 at the turn of the century 表示的是“在本世纪初”这一具体时间，只有 at 可以用在这里。
大学英语英语四级(答案) (2)
大学英语四级试卷（满分120分，考试时间90分钟）一、选择题：（本题共20小题，每小题3分，共60分）1.She wants to know whether the measures have been agreed______.A.toB.withC.aboutD.upon2.He felt it rather difficult to make a stand_____the opinion of the majority.A.againstB.byC.toD.in3.When my aunt lost her cat last summer,it turned______a week later at a house in the next village.A.inB.outC.upD.over4.To our delight,she quickly adapted herself_______this situation.A.withB.ofC.toD.into5.If there is space available,the deadline for applying________an undergraduate college or school may be extended.A.inB.onC.forD.to6.The TV station probably will be back_______no earlier than this afternoon because of difficulties in locating a part.A.in the airB.on the airC.in airD.to the air7.He is indifferent______hardships and dangers.A.ofB.atC.inD.to8.You can't go_______your promise now;we are depending on you.A.back ofB.back onC.off withD.out of9.I knew her______but I have never actually spoken to her.A.from sightB.in sightC.by sightD.on sight10.Sugar is good_______most people,but harmful________diabetics.A.for,toB.to,forC.for,inD.to,with11.You don't have to worry________we are here.A.whileB.even ifC.thoughD.until12.The teachers whispered_______they should disturb the students.A.in order thatB.provided thatC.in caseD.with the result that13.The reason for my long absence from class was______I was ill for 2weeks.A.thatB.due toC.becauseD.why14.John is probably the most popular masculine name in the Western world, _____it is spelled differently in different languages.A.in spite ofB.ifC.whenD.although15.______so-called"art"or"serious"music,modern jazz is not completely written down before it is played.A.AsB.UnlikeC.AlikeD.Not as16.I shall be busy next Monday,I______classes the whole morning and _______a lecture in the afternoon.A.have,attend C.would have,would attendB.am having,would attend D.shall be having,shall be attending17.The boss ordered that the goods______delivered at once.A.would beB.beC.must beD.were18.Every morning my little dog is the first____up at my bed and gentiy wake me up.()A.Turns isB.to turnC.Turn toD.turning19.As the fog is too heavy,they can't across the river by ferry boat,I wish the fog____.A.dispersesB.dispersedC.has dispersedD.would dispersed20.I would have come sooner but I________that you were waiting.A.didn't knowB.haven't knownC.hadn't knownD.don't know二、翻译（共5小题，每小题3分；共计15分）1、所有的窗户都开着，他就睡着了。
2019年6月大学英语四级真题试卷(二)(题后含答案及解析)
2019年6月大学英语四级真题试卷（二）(题后含答案及解析)题型有：1. Writing 2. Listening Comprehension 3. Reading Comprehension 4. TranslationPart I Writing1．For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a news report to your campus newspaper on a visit to a Hope elementary school organized by your Student Union. You should write at least 120 words out no more than 180 words.正确答案： A Visit to Fanhai Hope Elementary School Received a Warm Welcome A two-day visit to Fanhai Hope Elementary School organized by the Student Union of our university has been completed as scheduled this weekend on May 15 and 16. Aiming at fostering college students’serving awareness and helping pupils of rural areas better understand the colorful college life so as to motivate them to study harder, Student Union organized an activity named “ a trip of love seed”. A team of 30 college students participated in this trip to Fanhai Hope Elementary School. Located in the countryside of Changqing, Shandong Province, the school has a total number of 156 students. The visit was warmly welcomed by all the students and staff of Fanhai. Then a range of colorful activities were carried out, such as interactions among students about the fascinating college life, a visit to the school art show of students’works of paintings and handicrafts, and teaching activities focusing on showing the magical science world to the pupils. Both the pupils and our college students were actively involved in all these brilliant activities. And the headmaster of Fanhai spoke highly of this trip as well as the devotion, enthusiasm and creativity of our students.解析：纵观近几年的大学英语四级写作，应用文是热门趋势，本次考试要求写新闻报道，虽在意料之外，但冷静分析，参观希望小学的题材依然是考生能够驾驭的。
2022年6月大学英语四级真题及答案(第二套)
2022年6月大学英语四级真题及答案(第二套)一、四级作文部分：作文2WritingWrite proposals for the service of StudentsUnion//The Federa-tion of Students范文∶Dear President,I hope you are doing great!l am Li Ming,one of the sophomore students in our university.I saw that our Student Union posted a notice collecting advice about enriching extracurricular activ-ities, soI am writing this letter to make some suggestions.First, could you organize more sports activities? Now, there is only one annual school-wide sports meet, and I believe both the variety and the frequency of such events can be increased. Second, it might be a good idea for our students to engage in more social activities which can broaden their horizons and im-prove their sense of responsibilities. The Student Union can re-cruit volunteers to aid rural Project Hope primary schools,go to nursing homes to visit elderly people, and raise funds to help disadvantaged groups.Besides, I suggest that more distin-guished experts and scholars in distinct fields be invited to de-liver speeches to our st year,the Student Union or-ganized a couple of forums and lectures, which received wide acclaim from both students and teachers in our school.Thank you for your time, and I believe our Student Union will play in bigger role in enriching our students'mind by organiz-ing colorful and diversified extracurricular activities.二、四级听力部分：(更新中)三、四级阅读部分：(更新中)仔细阅读：46-50:BADCD46.B) They are unmotivated to learn.47.A) They are made convenient to mark.48.D) They provide little chance for students to build relationships with each other49.C) Some students may have difficulty attending them.50.D) Cultivation of analytical thinking ability.51-55:ABCBC51.A) Help the public to better understand science.52.B)It might breed public distrust in modern medicine.53.C) Debates about science are accessible to the public anyway.54.B) Embrace it with open arms.55.C) It is a dynamic and self-improving process.四、四级翻译部分：从前有个人养了一群羊，一天早上他准备出去放羊，发现少了一只。
大学英语四级CET4考试阅读(二)
CET4 阅读(二.1)Passage 1Just seven years ago, the Jarvik-7 artificial heart was being cheered as the model of human creativeness. The sight of Barney Clark-alive and conscious after trading his diseased heart for a metal-and-plastic pump-convinced the press, the public and many doctors that the future had arrived. It hadn't. After monitoring production of the Jarvik-7, and reviewing its effects on the 150 or so patients (most of whom got the device as a temporary measure) the U.S Food and Drug Administration concluded that the machine was doing more to endanger lives than to save them. Last week the agency cancelled its earlier approval, effectively banning (禁止) the device.The recall may hurt Symbion Inc, maker of the Jarvik-7, but it wont end the request for an artificial heart. One problem with the banned model is that the tubes connecting it to an external power source created a passage for infection (感染). Inventors are now working on new devices that would be fully placed, along with a tiny power pack, in the patient 's chest. The first samply products aren't expected for another 10 or 20 years. But some people are already worrying that they'll work-and that America`s overextended health-care programs will lose a precious $2.5 billion to $5 billion a year providing them for a relatively few dying patients. If such expenditures (开支) cut into funding for more basic care, the net effect could actually be a decline in the nation's health.1. According to the passage the Jarvik-7artificial heart proved to be_______.A)a technical failure B)a technical wonderC)a good life-saver D)an effective means to treat heart disease2. From the passage we know that Symbion Inc ______.A)has been banned by the government from producing artificial heartsB)will review the effects of artificial hearts before designing new modelsC)may continue to work on new models of reliable artificial heartsD)can make new models of artificial hearts available on the market in 1O to 20 years3. The new models of artificial hearts are expected ______.A)to have a working life of 10 or 20 yearsB)to be set fully in the patient's chestC)to be equipped with an external power sourceD)to create a new passage for infection4. The word "them" in Line 7, Para. 2 refers to _____A) doctors who treat heart diseases B) makers of artificial heartsC) America's health-care programs D) New model of artificial hearts5. Some people feel that______.A)artificial hearts are seldom effectiveB)the country should not spend so much money on artificial heartsC)the country is not spending enough money on artificial heartsD)America's health-care programs are not doing enough for the nation's health Passage 2We find that bright children are rarely held back by mixed-ability teaching. On the contrary, both their knowledge and experience are enriched. We feel that there are many disadvantages in streaming (把…按能力分班) pupils. It does not take into account the fact that children develop at different rates. It can havea bad effect on both the bright and the not-so-bright child. After all, it can be quite discouraging to be at the bottom of the top grade!Besides, it is rather unreal to grade people just according to their intellectual (智力的) ability. This is only one aspect of their total personality. We are concerned to develop the abilities of all our pupils to the full, not just their academic ability. We also value personal qualities and social skills, and we find that mixed-ability teaching contributes to all these aspects of learning.In our classroom, we work in various ways. The pupils often work in groups: this gives them the opportunity to learn to cooperate, to share, and to develop leadership skills. They also learn how to cope with (对付)personal problems as well as learning how to think, to make decisions, to analyse and evaluate, and to communicate effectively. The pupils learn from each other as well as from the teacher. Sometimes the pupils work in pairs; sometimes they work on individual tasks and assignments, and they can do this at their own speed. They also have some formal class teaching when this is appropriate. We encourage our pupils to use the library, and we teach them.the skills they need in order to do this efficiently . An advanced pupil can do advanced work: it does not matter what age the child is. We expect our pupils to do their best, not their least, and we give them every encouragement to attain this goal.1.In the passage the author's attitude towards 'mixed-ability teaching, isA)critical C)approving B)questioning D)objective2.By'held back,(Line 1)the author means',A)made to remain in the same classesB)forced to study in the lower classes C)drawn to their studies E) prevented from advancing3.The author argues that a teacher's chief concern should be the development of the student'A) personal qualities and social skillsB)total personality C)learning ability and communicative skills D)intellectual ability4.Which of the following is NOT MENTIONED in the third paragraph?A)Group work gives pupils the opportunity to learn to work together with others.B)Pupils aim learn to develop their reasoning abilities.C)Group work provides pupils with the opportunity to learn to be capable organizers. D)Pupils also learn how to participate in teaching activities.5.The author's purpose of writing this passage is toA) argue for teaching bright and not-ω-bright pupils in the same classB)recommend pair work and group work for classroom activitiesC)offer advice on the proper use of the libraryD)emphasize the importance of appropriate formal classroom teaching。
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。
2020年12月大学英语四级考试真题2+答案解析
2020年12月大学英语四级考试真题（二）Part I Writing (30 minutes)Diredicms: F,or this part, you are allowed 80 m切utes to write on t比topic Changes切t妇Way of 加nsportation.You should write at妇t120叹证but no mo兀than180 wcn:ls.Part I Listening Comprehension (25 minutes)Section ADirections: In this section ,沪u will hear three叱呤reports.At the e叫of each news report , 沪u will hear two or three questions. 胚h the news repat and the questio心will be spoken only once. After you hear a q也s tion,you m心t choose the be.st皿”吧r from the four choices m叮尥d A), B),'C) and D). Then markthe corresponding letter on儿田叩,r Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.妇tio四1and 2 are based on the news nport you have J ust heard1.A) He wanted to buy a home.C)He lost a huge swn of money.B)He suffered from a shoclc.D) He did an unusual good deed.2.A) Invite the waiter to a fancy dinner.C)Give some money to the waiter.B)Tell her story to the Dally Ne叩．D)Pay the waiter's school tuition.Q氏吐ms3 and 4 are based on the news report yo11 have Just heard.3.A) Wh e ther CX'not to move·to the state's mainland.B)How to keep the village from sinking into the sea.C)Where�get the funds f or rebuilding their village.D)What to do about the rising level of the seawater.4.A) It takes too long a time.C)It has to wait for the state's final approval,B)It costs too much money.D) It faces·strong opposition from many villagers. Q酝凸叩s S to 7 are based on the news report you have压beard.5.A) To in代stigate whether people are grateful for help.B)To see whether people hold doors open for strangers.C)To explore ways of inducing gratitude in people.D)To find out how people express gratitude.6.A) They induced strangers to tallc with them.B)They helped 15 to 20 people in a bad mood.C)They held doors open for people at various places.D)They interviewed people who didn't say thank y ou.7.A) People can be educated to be grateful.C)Most people have bad days now and then.B)Most people express gratitude for help.D)People are ungrateful when in a bad mood.四级2020年12月242020年12月大学英语四级考试真题（二）答案与详解Part IWriting 结构框图：r -e : ，第1段引出话题并提出观点：近几十年来，中国的交通方式发生了巨变，给：I I我们的生活带来了巨大影响。
大学英语英语四级(含答案) (2)
大学英语四级试卷（满分120分，考试时间90分钟）一、选择题：（本题共20小题，每小题3分，共60分）1.An art gallery is______room,where______works of art are shown.A.a,theB.the,/C.the,aD.a,/2.Suddenly____fire broke out in the room and everything in it was soon on_______fine.A./,aB.the,/C.a,/D./,the3.Changchun,_______capital of Jilin Province,is as important_______ industrial centre as Shenyang.A./,anB.the,aC.the,theD./,the4.He is such_______selfish man that he hasn't______least concern for others.A./,theB.a,/C.a,theD.the,a5.Towards______evening______cold rain began to fall.A.the,aB./,theC./,aD.the,/6.Bacon and eggs_______common Sunday breakfast in England.A.is anB.are theC.is aD.are7.Mr.Ma can not only play______chess very well but also play_______ piano.A./,/B.the,/C./,aD./,the8.Professor Jones,the man who discovered_______new drug that everyone is talking about,refused to give_________press conference.A.a,aB.the,theC.a,theD.the,a9.He was taken_____prisoner in the war and spent______next two years in a prisoner-of-war camp in the south.A./,theB.the,aC.the,/D.the,the10.______computer is more essential to a modern business than________ typewriter.A.The,theB./,/C.A,theD.The,a11.His father had promised to buy him a computer______he behaved himself.A.in caseB.whileC.afterD.provided12.They climbed to the top of the hill_______they could get a bird's-eyeview of the city.A.for fear thatB.in order thatC.in caseD.as a result13._____You are free tonight,why not drop in and play chess with me?A.ForB.SinceC.BecauseD.Even if14.______people depend on such a great extent on forest,every effort must be made to preserve trees and wildlife.A.HowB.ThatC.SinceD.Which15._______he did anything else,Mr.Williams spent a year haunting medicalinstitutions and getting introductions to scientists of his repute.A.AlthoughB.SinceC.BeforeD.Immediately after16.______he lived most of his adult life on the Continent,Jakes Joyce's fiction was always set in Ireland.A.BecauseB.DespiteC.AlthoughD.Since17.He insisted on his opinion______strong opposition.A.thoughB.becauseC.accordinglyD.despite18.One side of the board should be painted yellow,and____white.A、the other isB、anotherC、the otherD、another is19.Hurry up,_you will miss the first train.()A.andB.thenC.butD.or that20.The shirt doesn't fit me.it's.small for me.()A.to muchB.much tooC.too manyD.many to二、完型填空（共计20分）Who won the World Cup1994football game?What happened at the United Nations?How did thecritics like the new play?(1)--an event takes place,newspapers are on the streets(2)--the details.Wherever anything happens in the world,reports are on the spot to(3)--thenews.Newspapers have one basic(4)--,to get the news as quickly as possible from its source,from thosewho make it to those who want to(5) --it.Radio,telegraph,television,and6inventions broughtcompetition for newspapers.So did the development of magazines and other means of communication.(7)--,this competition merely spurred the newspapers on. They quickly made use of the newer andfaster means of communication to improve the(8)--and thus the efficiency of their own operations.Today more newspapers are(9)--and read than ever petition also led newspapers to branchoutsintos many other fields.Besides keeping readers(10)--of the latest news,today's newspapers(11)--and influence readers about politics and other important and serious matters. Newspapers influencereaders'economic choices(12)--advertising.Most newspapers depend on advertising for their very(13)--.Newspapers are sold at a price that(14)--even a small fraction of the cost of production.The main(15)--of income for most newspapers is commercial advertising.The(16)--in selling advertisingdepends on a newspaper's value to advertisers.This(17)--in terms of circulation.How many peopleread the newspaper?Circulation depends(18)--on the work of the circulation department and on theservices or entertainment(19)--in a newspaper's pages.But for the most part,circulation depends onanewspaper's value to readers as a source of information(20)--the community,city,country,state,nation,and world—and even outer space.1.A.Just when B.While C.Soon after D.Before2.A.to give B.giving C.given D.being given3.A.gather B.spread C.carry D.bring4.A.reason B.cause C.problem D.purpose5.A.make B.publish C.know D.write6.A.another B.other C.one another D.the other7.A.However B.And C.Therefore D.So8.A.value B.ratio C.rate D.speed9.A.spread B.passed C.printed pletedrm B.be informed C.to be informed rmed11.A.entertain B.encourage cate D.edit12.A.on B.through C.with D.of13.A.forms B.existence C.contents D.purpose14.A.tries to cover B.manages to cover C.fails to cover D.succeeds in15.A.source B.origin C.course D.finance16.A.way B.means C.chance D.success17.A.measures B.measured C.Is measured D.was measured18.A.somewhat B.little C.much D.something19.A.offering B.offered C.which offered D.to be offered20.A.by B.with C.at D.about三、阅读理解：(共25分)The economy of the United states after1952was the econnomy of a well-fed,almost fully employed people.Despit occasional alarms,the country escaped any postwar depression and lived in a state of boom.A n economic survey of the year1955,a typical year of the1950’s,may be typical as illustrating the rapid economic growth of the decade.The national output was value at10percent above that of1954(1955output was estimated at392billion dollars).The production of manufacturers was about40percent more than it had averaged in the years immediately following World War2.The country’s business spent about30billion dollars for new factories and machinery.National income available for spending was almost a third greater than it had been it had been in1950. Consumers spent about256billion dollars;that is about700million dollars a day,or about twenty-five million dollars every hour,all round the clock.Sixty-five million people held jobs and only a little more than two million wanted jobs but could not find them.Only agriculture complained that it was not sharing in the room.To some observers this was an ominous echo of the mid-1920’s.As farmer’s shre of their products declined,marketing costs rose.But there were,among the observers of the national economy,a few who were not as confident as the majority. Those few seemed to fear that the boom could not last and would eventuallylead to the oppsite-depression.1.What is the best title of the passage?A.The Agriculatural Trends of1950’sB.The Unemployment Rate of1950’sC.U.S.Economy in the50’sD.The Federal Budget of19522.In Line3,the word“boom”could best be replaced by______.A.nearby explosionB.thunderous noiseC.general public supportD.rapid economic growth3.It can be inferred the national from the passage that most people in the United States in1955viewed the national economy with an air of _________.A.confidenceB.confusionC.disappointmentD.suspicion4.Which of the following were LEAST satisfied with the national economy in the1950’s?A.EconomistsB.FrmaersC.PoliticiansD.Steelworkers5.The passage states that incom available for spending in the U.S.was greater in1955than in1950.How much was it?A.60％B.50％C.33％D.90％四、书面表达：(满分15分)请你写封信给你的朋友Tony告诉他，请他关照下你的朋友小花,内容重点如下:1.告诉这个消息2.请他给你朋友小花一些建议并给予指导注意:字数应为120词左右参考答案：一、选择题：1-5题答案:DCACC6-10题答案:CDDAA11-15题答案:DBBCC16-20题答案:CDCDB二、完型填空1.【答案】A just在此为副词，意为“刚刚”，做状语。
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全国高职高专英语写作大赛考生与教师参考样书英语应用文概述:英语应用文在交流情感、增进友谊、开展商业活动、促进文化交流等方面，都起着积极且重要的作用。
根据英语应用文在不同环境下的不同功能机器不同格式，我们将其分为3大类：书信（letter）、表格（forms）和其他（others）。
其中，书信是英语应用文的主要组成部分，又可分为2类：社交书信（social letters）和商务书信（bussines letters）.目录第一部分书信篇一、社交书信（social letters）1、感谢信（letter of thanks）2、求职信（letter of application for a position）3、道歉信（letter of apology）4、推荐信（lette of recommendation）5、辞职信（letter of resignation）6、祝贺信（letter of congratulation）7、预定信（letter of reservation）8、邀请信及回复（letter of invitation & reply）二、商务书信（bussiness letters）1、投诉（complaints ）2、销售函（sales letter）3、订购函（order letter）4、理赔与拒绝（adjustments & refusals）5、建立贸易关系（establishing bussiness relations）第二部分图表篇第三部分其他1、传真（fax）2、备忘录（memo）3、电子邮件（e-mail）4、通知和启事（notice&announcement）5、使用说明书（operating instruction）6、公司与产品介绍（company profile & product intrduction）2一、社交书信1、感谢信（letter of thanks）感谢信是受到对方某种恩惠，如受到邀请、接待、慰问，收到礼品及得到帮助之后，而表达感谢之情的信函……感谢信：感谢信是受到对方某种恩惠，如受到邀请、接待、慰问，收到礼品及得到帮助之后，而表达感谢之情的信函。
By each other some grace acknowledgement is invited, reception, such as sympathy, receive giftsand, after getting help, and gratitude letter...Thank-you note: thank-you note by each other some grace, such as invited, reception, sympathy, after receiving gifts and get help, and gratitude letter英文感谢信范文(1)Thank You For Interview IDear (Bosss Name),I appreciated the opportunity to meet with you yesterday about the position of (job title) with (Company Name).I really enjoyed meeting with members of the office and learning about the job. The entireteam certainly seem to be highly skilled and motivated and the work itself seems as rewarding as it is challenging. From our discussion,I gained a strong sense of (Company Names commitment to their clients and their employees. I also enjoyed our discussion of my opportunities and future within the firm. I feel strongly that I possess the qualities required as a (job title). I believe my education and experiences have prepared me well for a future with you. I eagerly anticipate our next meeting. Thank you for considering me for this opportunity. Sincerely(Signature) ------------------------------------------------------------英文感谢信范文(2)Thank You For Interview IIDear (Bosss Name),Thank you so much for seeing me yesterday. The interview confirmed what others have told me -that (Company Name) would be a terrific place for someone with my skills and interests.I am convinced that I could make an impact and add value as a (job title) in your department. As we reviewed my background, I hope that you came to a similar conclusion. It was indeed a pleasure to discuss the opportunities with you. I thank you again for the opportunity and look forward to our next interaction.Again, you can reach me (when) (Call time) at (telephone), or you may leave a message on my answering machine, and I will return your call promptly.Sincerely (Signature)2、求职信（letter of application for a position）第一步：介绍消息来源介绍消息来源实际上是求职信的开篇交待句，它可使求职信显得自然、顺畅；而不介绍消息来源，会使收信人感到意外、突然，文章也缺乏过渡、照应，本文消息来源可作如下介绍：Dear manager,I learned from the newspaper that your company wanted to hire an English translator. 第二步：表明求职心愿介绍完消息来源后，应向收信人表明自己的求职心愿，即写信的目的，本文求职心愿可作如下介绍：I'm interested in this job very much. I'd like to get this job. 第三步：介绍个人简历某单位需要新人，求职人也有求职心愿，但这并不意味着这项工作非你莫属。
如果你没有干好这项工作的经历、实力，也是难以适应的。
因此，介绍个人简历是必不可少的。
本文个人简历可介绍如下：Now I'd like to introduce myself to you. My name is Li Ping. I'm 30 years old. I'm 180 cm tall. I'm healthy. I like swimming, singing and dancing in my spare time. I graduated from Beijing University in 1994.Then,I went to work in Nantong Middle School. In 1996，I began to work in Suzhou Middle School and I have worked there until now. 第四步：摆出求职优势求职时应表明自己除了具有一定的工作经历之外，还具有一定的优势和特长，这样才能稳操胜券。
本文可通过如下方法摆出自己的优势：I work hard and I can get along well with others. I'm good at English and especially my spoken English is very good. I've translated many Chinese books into English. I can understand Japanese and I can talk to foreigners in Japanese freely. 第五步：提出获职打算丰富的工作经验，一定的优势和特长，只能代表过去和现在的情况，如果获职后自以为心愿已了，从此高枕无忧，马虎从事，那也是得不到用人单位认可的。
显然表明获职后努力工作的决心是感动用人单位的领导从而顺利谋得此项工作的重要一环。
本文获职打算可作如下介绍：If you agree with me, I'll work hard and try to be a good translator. 第六步：请求答复联系如果单位领导同意了你的求职要求，你必然要请他和你联系，以便你及时做好准备，到用人单位应聘或报到。
为准确起见，请求答复联系时你还应当提供你的通讯地址、邮政编码、电话号码、电子信箱等。
本文答复联系的内容可作如下介绍：If you agree with me, please write a letter to me or phone me. I live at No.1 Renmin Road, Suzhou city. My telephone number is 3654371. 第七步：表明感激之情无论你的请求是否能够得到满意的答复，你给用人单位写信就是给对方添了麻烦，因此你应向对方表明感激之情。