2016年上半年大学英语四第二次作业
大学英语(四)》课程第二次网上作业答案
一、单项选择题。
本大题共30个小题，每小题 2.5 分，共75.0分。
在每小题给出的选项中，只有一项是符合题目要求的。
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《大学英语(四)》第二次作业答案
《大学英语（四）》第二次作业答案你的得分：100说明：每道小题选项旁的标识是标准答案。
一、单项选择题。
本大题共40个小题，每小题2.0 分，共80.0分。
在每小题给出的选项中，只有一项是符合题目要求的。
o— I'd like to book a room, please.o— _______C.Single or double?D.Good or bad?E.Which room?F.We don't have books here.o—Hello! Can I get a seat on the 8 pm flight to Detroit?o— _______.I.Hello! International AirlineJ.You'd better look up the schedule firstK.I'm sorry, but it's completely bookedL.I'm afraid you have to changeo— What time is the next flight to Washington?o— _______O.It’s a smaller one.P.It’s too late.Q.It’s 1.45 pm.R.It sounds good.o— Passport, please?o— _______U.It is here.V.What do you want?W.Here you are.X.No, you can’t.o— I didn't know my identity card（身份证）was needed, sir.o— ______AA.That's sorry.BB.I don't believe you.CC.Sorry, but that's no excuse.DD.You can't say that.o— Oh dear! I've just broken a window.o— _______! It can't be helped.GG.GreatHH.Never mindII.That's fineJJ.Not at allo— What do you think of this novel?o— _______MM.I've read it.NN.It's well-written.OO.It was written by my uncle.PP.I bought it yesterday.o— Excuse me, how much is the jacket?o— It's 499 Yuan. _______SS.Oh, no. That's OK!TT.How do you like it?UU.Which do you prefer?VV.Would you like to try it on?o— Hello, I would like to open an account. o— _______YY.Which account do you want to see?ZZ.Have you make up your mind?AAA.What kind of account do you have in mind?BBB.You’re welcome.o— Would you please show me your bankbook? o— _______EEE.Sorry, I have no idea.FFF.H ere you are.e with me.HHH.Yes, I'd like to.o— I feel sick.o— _______o— I'm not sure, but I have got a bad headache.LLL.I'm sorry to hear that.MMM.How are you feeling now?NNN.Do you have a high temperature?OOO.How long have you been away?o— Must we hand in our homework now? o— _______RRR.Yes, you will.SSS.Yes, you mustn’t.TTT.No, you needn’t.UUU.No, you mustn’t.o—Excuse me. Is this table taken?o—______.XXX.We haven't booked the dishesYYY.We haven't ordered the dishesZZZ.Yeah. I'm saving these seats for friendsAAAA.Yeah. I'm hungryo—Let me see inside your carry-on bag.o— _______DDDD.Just a few personal belongings.EEEE.You have no right.FFFF.It’s my privacy.GGGG.Is it necessary?2.If he _______, he would have signed his name in the corner..painted that pictureA.paints that pictureB.would have painted that pictureC.had painted that picture3.It’s already 5 o’clock. Don’t you think it’s about time _______?.we are going homeA.we go homeB.we went homeC.we can go home4.It has been proposed that we _______ our decision until the next meeting..delayedA.delayB.can delayC.are to delay5. I wish I _______ what to do..knewA.have knownB.knowC.would know6.Not until I began to work _______ how much time I had wasted..didn’t I realizeA.did I realizeB.I didn’t realizedC.I realized7.His answer is not correct, and _______..neither am IA.either is mineB.neither is mineC.mine is neither8.Hardly _______ the railway station when the train started..did I reachA.had I reachedB.I reachedC.I had reached9.She suffered temporary loss of _______ after being struck on the head..viewA.visionB.eyeC.illusion10.T he company’s move to new offices is _______..in turnA.in effectB.in natureC.in processo— _______ I take the newspaper away?o— No, you mustn't. You _______ read it only here.F.Must; canG.May; canH.Need; mustI.Must; must11.T his is the third week _______ the dustmen haven’t come for the rubbish..thatA.whenB.whichC.on which12.W ith the _______ of Mary, all the girl students are eager to go to the party..exhibitionA.exceptionB.exceptC.reception13.Y ou needn't make such a funny noise, _______?.don't youA.doesn't itB.need youC.need it14.S orry, I don't know he is a friend of ________..your brotherA.your brothersB.your brother's friendC.your brother's15._______ they met each other and became good friends..It was in the countryside whereA.Being in the countrysideB.It was in the countryside whenC.It was in the countryside that16.I t _______ a retired worker that she was brought up after her mother’s death..isA.wasB.areC.were17.T he man, together with two girls, _______ by the police..has arrestedA.was arrestedB.are arrestedC.have arrestedo— Do you want to wait?o— Five days _______ too long for me to wait.F.wasG.wereH.isI.are18.A number of people _______ at the street corner..amA.isB.areC.be19.N either the students nor the teacher _______ got the right answer..haveA.hasB.isC.are20.P hysics _______ always my strong point..isA.areB.beingC.to be21.Y ou'd better wear more clothes. It's ______ cold today..much tooA.too muchB.very muchC.much very22.H er reaction to the child’s bad behav ior was unnecessarily _______..abundantA.fluencyB.rationalC.hash23.I won’t make the _______ mistake next time..likeA.sameB.nearC.similaro There is an old saying that husbands and wives start to look and behave like each other after a time. I don't know if this was true of my mother and father.o Both of my parents had brown hair and brown eyes and low voices. My father, ______, was eight years older than my mother and taller and thinner. He was built as straight as an arrow. My mother wasshorter and had a rounder and fuller face and she looked as soft as apillow.o My mother was quieter and talked less than my father did. She was also a much more patient person than my father. My father wasmore experienced in life. He was ______ to doing everything quickly. My mother, on the other hand, worked and spoke more slowly.o They were fond of nature and sports, such as walking, gardening and swimming. They were both ______ in reading and music, but my father preferred history books, while my mother liked to readromantic novels. In music, their types were similar, and they were never proud of listening to it. Most of the time they were in agreement onbringing ______ their children. They both believed in giving them loveand neither one believed in punishing them physically. At times, theirpersonalities were very much alike, but at other times, they seemed very ______. Perhaps that is why none of their children knows which parent he looks or behaves like.o（根据文章，将下面五个选项按照正确的顺序填在原文中）o 1. howevero 2. interestedo 3. upo 4. usedo 5. differentN.12453O.14235P.34125Q.2135424.O nly after I had reached the supermarket _______ that I had forgotten to take my purse with me..I had realizedA.I realizedB.I have realizedC.did I realize三、判断题。
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5. Never lose heart ________ difficulty you may meet with.
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6. It was an invention which laid the ____________ of modern radio technology.
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9. We have been studying German ________ we entered this school.
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10. It’s not polite to ______ a person while he is talking with others.
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14. My father told me to behave _______, when I got my first job as an accountant.
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2. That tree looked as if it ____ for a long time.
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大学英语(4)第二次作业题及答案.doc
Trustworthyyear in ten China, withsome region they are also angry at the breakdown of something about it thoughit is obvious not always have the means. Malnutrition a chronic state in which the total food 第2次作业一、阅读理解（本大题共100分，共5小题，每小题20分） 1.Hunger is no novelty. We can discount legends of golden ages, landsof Cockayne, and Mefgasthenes ， statement that before Alexander'sinvasion of India, there had never been famine or food shortage there.historical records show that during the Renaissance one in Britain, and one in five in Europe, was a famine year, agreater area and more diverse climate, had a famine in everyyear.Famine is a state of affairs in which people are dying in the streets. It therefore attracts the notice of historians and is recorded. The factthat it strikes people who are aware of having been properly fed and wel1 is more important. Not only are the survivors more resilient, the system and eager to do from the record that they do is much moreinsidious. It is supply or,more often, the supply ofcertain components such asprotein or some of the vitamins, is inadequate. It seems probable that, either constantly or seasonally. It used to be the usual condition ofmankind and was regarded as normal. The rickety appearance of the figures in medieval paintings and drawings is often put down to the incompetenceof the artist: it is as likely that most people really did look like that. The exuberance with which poets greeted the "merry month of May 〃 may, in our dull climate, have had a meteorological basis: it is just as likely that in May, after six months' shortage, there was now an adequatevitamin supply. The promptness with which some sailors succumbed toscurvy after leaving port suggests that they were normal 1y on the edge of scurvy and needed only a siight worsening of conditions to get itacutely. Others will think of other examples. Hunger and malnutrition arc components, of a classic example of a vicious cycle. They lead toenfeeblement or apathy in which nothing either can be done, or seems to be worth doing, to alter the state of affairs; this leads to more hunger and malnutrition. There is good reason to think that, in much of thedeveloping world, if the cycle could once the broken, it would neverreturn.(1) .According to the text, hunger in the pastoccurred more frequently in Britain than in the rest of EuropeB.was less of a problem than it is todayc.was almost unknown in the Indian subcontinentD.was quite a regular occurrence(2).The writer suggests that famine is different from malnutrition because .A.it is a far more widespread problemB.it causes rather more people to diec.it arouses a desire for action rather than mere apathyD.it tends to affect the rich and well fed more than the poor(3).It was a common condition in the Middle Ages.B.It arouses a great deal of emotion and interest.c.It affected the competence of medieval artists.D.It is a more obvious problem than famine.(4). The writer says that many sailors in the past succumbed rapidly to scurvy because •A.they did not have enough to eatB.they were not used to living at seac.they were already suffering from malnutritionD.they caught it from other sailors(5). According to the writer, the vicious circle of malnutrition in developing countries .A.could be broken for good if it were broken oncec.has a significant effect on the developed countriesD.could extend to developed countries in the future2.One of the most fascinating questions about human behavior is each person is different from all others. The answer to this question would explain the aspect of human nature called personality. Some theories assume that inborn characteristics determine human personali ty. Many observers have hypothesized that each person has a dominant temperament, present from birth, that influences his or her behavior during an entire lifetime. According to one of these theories, people can be classified into four basic types: sanguine, choleric, phlegmatic and melancholic. Each type or temperament is characterized by a unique set of possible strengths and possible weaknesses.Sanguine people are described as the most outgoing of the four temperaments. They are warm, fun-loving, and 1 ike the company of others. Because of these strengths, it is said that sanguines often make good salesmen, actors, or public speakers. Sanguines, however, may have some serious weaknesses. Their problems often come from their lack of discipline. Easily distracted, they often lack the concentration to complete a job or follow through on a promise. For this reason, other people may not trust them.Choleric people, are quite different from the carefree, emotional sanguines. Because of their strong will, decisiveness, and productivity, cholerics are natural leaders who are good at making vast plans and motivating other people to help them carry out their plans. They are often successful in business, industry, or politics. Choleric weaknesses can be very damaging, however. Because a strong desire to lead, they can be cruel and cold toward those who do not wish to follow. They often dobecome hostile toward anyone who questions that decision.Phlegmatics are calm, easygoing people who strive for efficiency and organization. Very diplomatic and polite, they make people feel comfortable and generally help keep things running smoothly. For these reasons, they make good teachers, technicians, etc. Phlegmatics, however, often have weaknesses that keep them from becoming successful. Afraid to take chances, they may let opportunities go by. In fact, they may avoid taking any steps to improve their position in life.Melancholics are often considered to be gifted persons who possess creative talent. They are very analytical and able to understand complicated processes and to note detail. These people can make good doctors, scientists, artists, writers, and musicians. Melancholics are also said to be loyal, idealistic and self-sacrificing. However, melancholics frequently make themselves miserable because they tend to be negative and critical, and put up inflexible standards. They attach importance to everything they do, so they worry too much and see problems everywhere, and complain too much. They often become disappointed because neither they nor the people around them can live up to their high standards.Explaining human personality in terms of innate temperaments is a theory that has not been generally accepted by psychologists. They criticize it for being too simplistic and unscientific. This may be so; however, present-day psychologists have been unable to formulate a single theory.(1).The word "dominant" probably means .A.primaryB.minorc.insignificant(2).Outgoing are those sanguine people .A.who like to be in big firms or corporationsB.who are emotional and carefreeC.who enjoy the habit of making fun of othersD.who can be good businessmen(3).What are said to be the most important features of Choleric people?A.Cruel but sympathetic.B.Decisive and cold.Hostile and fun-loving.D.Strong-wi11ed and polite.(4).Who are likely to be rejected by a bright-future project?A.Cholerics.B.Sanguines.c.Melancholies.D.Phlegnatics.（5）.Why is each person different from all others?A.Because of their psychology.Because of their different background.c.Because of their various body temperature.D.Because of their innate personalities.3.Chicago taxpayers paid $ 30 an hour to provide reputed mob （黑帮）boss Joseph Lombardo with his own personal chauffeur, They also paid city workers who ran business, conducted shake-downs, went to the racetrack and even committed a jewel robbery on city time. Al 1 of this occurred in the city，s scandal-ridden Department of Streets and Sanitation （卫生）. "There's always been a link between the mob and the Department of Streets and Sanitation, 〃 said Jerry Gladden, investigator of the Chicago Crime Commission. 〃The hoods sign in and leave. They get health benefits and a paycheck. It's a common .・〃practice.According to the resul ts of an investigation conducted by City Inspector General Alexander Vroustouris, a sanitation department foreman by the name of Chits Spina used city crews to clear out city- owned scrap metal （废金属）on department property and sold the scrap to private scrap yards. In addition, the Vroustouris investigation reports, Spina, who was paid $ 20 an hour by Streets and Sanitation, was spotted driving Lombardo around the city during working hours. He even filled for overtime payments for the chauffeuring duties. Spina has since been fired.(1).The main content of this passage is about .A.that Chicago taxpayers paid money to mobsthe corruption of city officialsc.an investigation of Department of Streets and Sanitation D.a driver who drove for mobs(2).The word "Samaritans” (Para 3) refers to .A.employers in the Plumbing CompanyB.Gill and JonesC.rescuing crewD.workers in the construction site(3).The word 〃cavc-ins〃 (Para 4) means .in the caveB.in a hoiec.in a ditchD.falling down(4).Why was the Plumbing company fined?A.Because its employees did not take precautions.B.Because it did not rescue effectively.c.Because it did not provide hard hats for the employees.D.Because it failed to build the trench wall firmly.What can we learn from this passage?A.Kaufman should not walk under the trench wall.B.Gill should wear hard hats while rescuing.c.Kempthorne will use this example in legislation.D.OSHA were doing their job bookishly.4.Large companies need a way to reach the savings of the public. The same problem, on a smaller scale, faces practically every company trying to develop new products and create new jobs. There can be little prospect of raising the sort of sums needed from friends and people we know, and while banks may agree to provide short-term finance, they are generally unwil1ing to provide money on a permanent basis for long-term projects. So companies turn to the public, inviting people to lend them money, or take a share in the business in exchange for a share in future profits. This they do by issuing stocks and shares in the business through the Stock Exchange. By doing so they can put into circulation the savings of individuals and institutions, both at home and overseas.When the saver needs his money back, he does not have to go to the company with whom he original 1 y placed it. Instead, he sells his shares through a stockbroker to some other saver who is seeking to invest his money.Many of the services needed both by industry and by each of us are provided by the Government or by local authorities. Without hospitals, roads, electricity, telephones, railway, this country could not function. All these require continuous spending on new equipment and newdevelopment if they are to serve us properly, requiring more money than is raised through taxes alone. The Government, local authorities, and nationalized industries therefore frequently need to borrow money to finance major capital spending, and they, too, come to the Stock Exchange.There is hardly a man or woman in this country whose job or whosestandard of living does not depend on the ability of his or her employers to raise money to finance new development. In one way or another this new money must come from the savings of the country. The Stock Exchangeexists to provide a channel through which these savings can reach those who need finance.(1).Almost all companies involved in new production and development mustA.rely on their own financial resourcesB.persuade the banks to provide long-term financeC.borrow large sum of money from friends and people they knowD.depend on the population as a whole for finance(2).The money which enables those companies to go ahead with their projectsis .A.repaid to its original owners as soon as possibleB.raised by the selling of shares in the companiesc.exchanged for ownership in The Stock ExchangeD.invested in different companies on The Stock Exchange (3).When the savers want their money back they .A.ask another company to obtain money for themB.look for other people to borrow money fromC.put their shares in the company back on the market D.transfer their money to a more successful company (4).All the essential services on which we depend are .lends money to themrun by the Government or our local authoritiesB.in constant need of financial supportc.financed wholly by rates and taxesD.unable to provide for the needs of the population(5) .The Stock Exchange makes it possible for the Government, localauthorities and nationalized industries .A.to borrow as much money as they wishB.to make certain everybody saves moneyc.to raise money to finance new developmentD.to make certain everybodyHow much paper do you use every year? Probably you can't answer that question quickly. Tn 1990 the world's use of paper was about one kilogram for each person in a year. Now some countries use as much as 50 kilograms of paper for each person in a year. The amount of paper a country uses shows how far advanced the country is, some people say. It is difficult to say whether this is true: different people mean different things by the word 'advanced'. But countries like the United States, England and Sweden certainly use more paper than other countries.Paper, 1 ike many other things that we use today, was first made in China. In Egypt and the West, paper was not very commonly used before the year 1400. The Egyptians wrote on papyrus. Europeans used Parchment for many hundreds of years. Parchment was very strong; it was made from the skin of.Certain young animals. We have learnt some of the most important facts of European history from records that were kept on parchment.The Chinese first made paper about 2000 years ago. China still has pieces of paper which were made as long ago as that. But Chinese paper was not made from the wood of trees. It was made from the hairlike parts of certain plants.Paper was not made in southern Europe until about the year 1100. Scandinavia which now makes a great deal of the world" s paper, did not begin to make it until 1500. It was a German named Schaeffer who found out that one could make the best paper from trees. After that, the forest countries of Canada, Sweden, Norway Finland and the United States became the most important in papermaking. Today in Finland, which makes the best paper in the world, the paper industry is the biggest in the land. New papermaking machines are very big, and they make paper very fast. The biggest machines can make a piece of paper 300 metres long and six metres wide in one minute.When we think of paper, we think of newspaper, books, letters, envelopes, and writing paper. But there are many other uses. Only half of the paper that is made is used for books and newspapers, etc.Paper is very good for keeping you warm. Houses are often insulated with paper. You have perhaps seen homeless men asleep on a large number of newspapers- They are insulating themselves against the cold. In Finland, where in winter it is sometimes - 40°Ccentigrade, the farmers wear paper boots in the snow. Nothing could be warmer.Each year, more and more things are made of paper. We have had paper cups, plates, and dishes for a long time. But now we hear that chairs, tables, and even beds can be made of paper. With paper boots and shoes, you can wear paper hats, paper dresses, and paper raincoats. When you have used them once, you throw them away and buy new ones.The latest in paper seems to be paper houses. These are not smal1 houses for children to play in, but real, big houses for people to live in. You can buy a house with three chief rooms, for about $500. You can put it up yourself in a few hours, and you can use it for about five years.People have made paper boats, but they have not yet made paper aeroplanes or cars. Just wait - they probably will.(1).use more paper than other countries.A.China, England and SwedenB.The United States, England and FinlandC.The United States, England and SwitzerlandD.The United States, England and Sweden(2).We have learnt some of the most important facts of European history from records that were kept on .A.papyrusB.paperc.booksD.parchment(3).Chinese paper was once made from •A.the the grass-like plant which grows near water D. the skins of certain animals .Paper was not made in southern Europeunti 1 A.about the year 1400B.about the year 1500C.about the year 1100D.about the year 1900meansthe wood of treesB.hair-like parts of certain plantsC.(5) ."Nothing could be warmer. 〃ThewriterA.paper boots are too cold to put on at -40°CB.no other boots are warmer than paper bootsc.sleeping on numbers of newspaper is the warmest ways of sleeping D.leather boots are warmer than paper boots答案:一、阅读理解（100分,共5题，每小题20分）1.(1).2.(1).3.(1).4.(1).5. 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大学英语（四）》第二次作业答案一、单项选择题。
本大题共40个小题，每小题2.0 分，共80.0分。
在每小题给出的选项中，只有一项是符合题目要求的。
1.— I'd like to book a room, please.— ___A____A.Single or double?B.Good or bad?C.Which room?D.We don't have books here.2.—Hello! Can I get a seat on the 8 pm flight to Detroit?— ___C____.A.Hello! International AirlineB.You'd better look up the schedule firstC.I'm sorry, but it's completely bookedD.I'm afraid you have to change3.— What time is the next flight to Washington?— ___C____A.It’s a smaller one.B.It’s too late.C.It’s 1.45 pm.D.It sounds good.4.— Passport, please?— ___C____A.It is here.B.What do you want?C.Here you are.D.No, you can’t.5.— I didn't know my identity card（身份证）was needed, sir.— ___C___A.That's sorry.B.I don't believe you.C.Sorry, but that's no excuse.D.You can't say that.6.— Oh dear! I've just broken a window.— ___B____! It can't be helped.A.GreatB.Never mindC.That's fineD.Not at all7.— What do you think of this novel?— ___B____A.I've read it.B.It's well-written.C.It was written by my uncle.D.I bought it yesterday.8.— Excuse me, how much is the jacket?— It's 499 Yuan. ___D___A.Oh, no. That's OK!B.How do you like it?C.Which do you prefer?D.Would you like to try it on?9.— Hello, I would like to open an account.— ____C___A.Which account do you want to see?B.Have you make up your mind?C.What kind of account do you have in mind?D.You’re welcome.10.— Would you please show me your bankbook?— ____B___A.Sorry, I have no idea.B.Here you are.e with me.D.Yes, I'd like to.11.— I feel sick.— ____C___— I'm not sure, but I have got a bad headache.A.I'm sorry to hear that.B.How are you feeling now?C.Do you have a high temperature?D.How long have you been away?12.— Must we hand in our homework now?— ____C___A.Yes, you will.B.Yes, you mustn’t.C.No, you needn’t.D.No, you mustn’t.13.—Excuse me. Is this table taken?—___C___.A.We haven't booked the dishesB.We haven't ordered the dishesC.Yeah. I'm saving these seats for friendsD.Yeah. I'm hungry14.—Let me see inside your carry-on bag.— ___A____A.Just a few personal belongings.B.You have no right.C.It’s my privacy.D.Is it necessary?15.If he ____D___, he would have signed his name in the corner.A.painted that pictureB.paints that pictureC.would have painted that pictureD.had painted that picture16.It’s already 5 o’clock. Don’t you think it’s about time ___C____?A.we are going homeB.we go homeC.we went homeD.we can go home17.It has been proposed that we ___B____ our decision until the next meeting.A.delayedB.delayC.can delayD.are to delay18. I wish I ___A____ what to do.A.knewB.have knownC.knowD.would know19.Not until I began to work ___B____ how much time I had wasted.A.didn’t I realizeB.did I realizeC.I didn’t realizedD.I realized20.His answer is not correct, and ___C____.A.neither am IB.either is mineC.neither is mineD.mine is neither21.Hardly ___B____ the railway station when the train started.A.did I reachB.had I reachedC.I reachedD.I had reached22.She suffered temporary loss of ___B____ after being struck on the head.B.visionC.eyeD.illusion23.The company’s move to new offices is ___D____.A.in turnB.in effectC.in natureD.in process24.— _______ I take the newspaper away?— No, you mustn't. You ___B____ read it only here.A.Must; canB.May; canC.Need; mustD.Must; must25.This is the third week ___A____ the dustmen haven’t come for the rubbish.A.thatB.whenC.whichD.on which26.With the ___B____ of Mary, all the girl students are eager to go to the party.A.exhibitionB.exceptionC.exceptD.reception27.You needn't make such a funny noise, ___C____?A.don't youB.doesn't itC.need youD.need it28.Sorry, I don't know he is a friend of ____D____.A.your brotherB.your brothersC.your brother's friendD.your brother's29.___D____ they met each other and became good friends.A.It was in the countryside whereB.Being in the countrysideC.It was in the countryside whenD.It was in the countryside that30.It ___B____ a retired worker that she was brought up after her mother’s death.B.wasC.areD.were31.The man, together with two girls, ___B____ by the police.A.has arrestedB.was arrestedC.are arrestedD.have arrested32.— Do you want to wait?— Five days ____C___ too long for me to wait.A.wasB.wereC.isD.are33.A number of people ___C____ at the street corner.A.amB.isC.areD.be34.Neither the students nor the teacher ____B___ got the right answer.A.haveB.hasC.isD.are35.Physics ___A____ always my strong point.A.isB.areC.beingD.to be36.You'd better wear more clothes. It's ___A___ cold today.A.much tooB.too muchC.very muchD.much very37.Her reaction to the child’s bad behavior was unnecessarily ___D____.A.abundantB.fluencyC.rationalD.hash38.I won’t make the ___B____ mistake next time.B.sameC.nearD.similar39. There is an old saying that husbands and wives start to look and behave like each other after a time. I don't know if this was true of my mother and father.Both of my parents had brown hair and brown eyes and low voices. My father, ______, was eight years older than my mother and taller and thinner. He was built as straight as an arrow. My mother was shorter and had a rounder and fuller face and she looked as soft as a pillow.My mother was quieter and talked less than my father did. She was also a much more patient person than my father. My father was more experienced in life. He was ______ to doing everything quickly. My mother, on the other hand, worked and spoke more slowly.They were fond of nature and sports, such as walking, gardening and swimming. They were both ______ in reading and music, but my father preferred history books, while my mother liked to read romantic novels. In music, their types were similar, and they were never proud of listening to it. Most of the time they were in agreement on bringing ______ their children. They both believed in giving them love and neither one believed in punishing them physically. At times, their personalities were very much alike, but at other times, they seemed very ______. Perhaps that is why none of their children knows which parent he looks or behaves like.（根据文章，将下面五个选项按照正确的顺序填在原文中）B1. however2. interested3. up4. used5. differentA.12453B.14235C.34125D.2135440.Only after I had reached the supermarket ____D___ that I had forgotten to take my purse with me.A.I had realizedB.I realizedC.I have realizedD.did I realize三、判断题。
2016年6月大学英语四级卷二完整版答案(文都版)(1)(3) (1)
2016年6月大学英语四级卷二完整版答案（文都版）来源：文都教育【听力答案】1. C) Rising unemployment worldwide.2. C) Few countries have realized the seriousness of the current crisis.3. B) Put calorie information on the menu.4. A) They will be fined.5. D) Failure to integrate innovation into their business.6. B) It is the creation of something new.7. C) Its innovation culture.8. D)He does not talk long on the phone.9.B) talk at length.10.A) He thought it was cool.11.C) It is childish and unprofessional.12. A) He wants to change his job assignment.13. A) His workload was much too heavy.14. C) His boss has a lot of trust in him.15. D) Talk to his boss in person first.16 A) The importance of sleep to a healthy life17 C) They get less and less sleep18 D) Their blood pressure will rise19. B) What course you are going to choose20. D) The personal statement21. C ) indicate they have reflected and thought about the subject22 B) It was built in the late 19th century.23 D) They often broke down.24 A) They were produced on the assembly line.25 C) It marked a new era in motor travel.【选词填空】26. provide27 abandoned28 frequent29 merely30. biased31 dependent32 dampens33 commitment34 understandably35 chances【段落匹配】36.E we thought we would see37.L of course, son and daughters38.H an elderly person39.M we all have our own ideas40.N the daughter feared her mother41.J as I was considering all this42.F in the initial results43.C I am about to make things44.I such findings45.G but when the researchers【仔细阅读】Passage one46.B) It weakens in one’s later years.47.D) Some of them begin to decline when people are still young.48.C) They function quite well even in old age.49.D) can put what they have learned into more effective use50.A) find ways to slow down our mental decline.Passage Two51. A）to see whether people’s personality affects their life span52. D） They are more likely to get over hardship.53. C） Such personality characteristics as self-discipline have no effect on longevity.54. D）Mothers’ negative personality characteristics may affect their children’s life spans..55. B）Longevity results form a combination of mental and physical health.【翻译参考译文】中国功夫介绍Kung Fu is commonly known as the Chinese martial arts, the origin of which can be traced back to the need of self-defense, hunting activities and military training in ancient China. It is one kind of Chinese traditional sports. The young and the old often practice it. It has gradually evolved into the unique elements of Chinese culture. As a national treasure of China, there are hundreds of different styles for Kung Fu, which is most common forms of martial arts. Some of styles imitate the movement of the animals, and some are inspired by Chinese philosophy, myths and legends.【作文】感谢父母Dear my parents,This letter is to tell you my true feelings from the bottom of my heart. Although we can keep in virtual touch every day, I still feel it not enough to let you know how much I love you and how much I’ve appreciated what you’ve done for me.In the past 20 years, you have done a lot for me. Firstly, thank you so much for bringing me up. I know how hard you've being working in the past. I can imagine how many difficulties and obstacles you've conquered. Second,I want to thank you for your good education on me. There is an old saying goes like this “parents are the first teachers to their children”. Both of you are the typical ones.The most important thing that I want to say “thank you”is for your great admiration on my own freedom. You told me to look over the horizons and to pursuit my own dreams without hesitation.I really feel that my pen fails me when I am writing this thank you letter. The only thing I hope you can do for me is to take good care of yourselves and you will be always proud of me.Yours belovedSon。
2016年六月大学英语四级考试真题二
2016年六月大学英语四级考试真题二全文共3篇示例，供读者参考篇1Title: 2016 June College English Test Level 4 (CET-4) Exam Paper TwoIntroductionThe College English Test Level 4 (CET-4) is an important examination for Chinese students studying in universities. In June 2016, the CET-4 exam included two writing tasks that tested students' writing abilities, as well as reading and listening comprehension and grammar knowledge. This article will discuss the second writing task of the 2016 June CET-4 exam and provide a sample answer for reference.Writing TaskIn the second writing task of the 2016 June CET-4 exam, students were asked to write an essay on the topic: "The Importance of Environmental Protection." They were required to express their opinions on the significance of protecting the environment and provide reasons to support their views.Sample AnswerEnvironmental protection is a critical issue that concerns the well-being of our planet and future generations. As the world faces increasing threats from pollution, deforestation, and climate change, it is imperative that we take action to preserve and protect our environment.One reason why environmental protection is important is that it helps to ensure the health and safety of living organisms. Pollution from factories, vehicles, and agricultural activities can contaminate air, water, and soil, leading to serious health problems for humans and other animals. By reducing pollution and practicing sustainable resource management, we can create a cleaner and healthier environment for all living things.Another reason why environmental protection is essential is that it helps to preserve biodiversity and ecosystems. As human activities continue to encroach on natural habitats, many plant and animal species are facing extinction. By conserving natural areas and protecting wildlife, we can maintain the balance of ecosystems and prevent the loss of valuable species.Furthermore, environmental protection is vital for mitigating the effects of climate change. The emission of greenhouse gases from human activities is causing global temperatures to rise,leading to more frequent and severe natural disasters. By reducing our carbon footprint and investing in renewable energy sources, we can limit the impact of climate change and create a more sustainable future for our planet.In conclusion, environmental protection is crucial for safeguarding the health of our planet and future generations. By taking action to reduce pollution, preserve biodiversity, and combat climate change, we can create a more sustainable and livable world for all. It is incumbent upon us to prioritize environmental protection and work together to ensure a bright and prosperous future for our planet.ConclusionThe second writing task of the 2016 June CET-4 exam provided students with an opportunity to express their views on the importance of environmental protection. By discussing the significance of protecting the environment and providing reasons to support their opinions, students demonstrated their writing skills and knowledge of environmental issues. It is hoped that this article has provided useful insights into the writing task and offered a sample answer for reference.篇2In June 2016, the College English Test (CET) Level 4, also known as the English Proficiency Test, was held in China. This test is a crucial examination for Chinese university students aiming to demonstrate their English language skills.The 2016 June CET Level 4 exam contained various sections, testing students' listening, reading, writing, and translation abilities. With a total score of 710 points, the test aims to evaluate students' proficiency in English.The listening section comprised of various dialogues and monologues, testing students' ability to comprehend spoken English. The reading section included passages from different topics, ranging from academic articles to conversations in daily life. The writing section required students to construct coherent and persuasive essays on given topics. Lastly, the translation section asked students to translate sentences from Chinese to English, and vice versa.The difficulty level of the 2016 June CET Level 4 exam was considered moderate by many students who took the test. The listening and reading sections were generally well-received, with students finding the topics interesting and manageable. However, some students found the writing and translationsections challenging, as they required a higher level of language proficiency and vocabulary.Overall, the 2016 June CET Level 4 exam was a comprehensive test of students' English skills, providing a valuable opportunity for them to showcase their linguistic abilities. It is an essential test for Chinese university students, as it not only assesses their English proficiency but also opens up opportunities for further academic and professional development.篇32016年六月大学英语四级考试真题二Part I Writing (30 minutes)Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write an essay on how to balance work and play. You should write at least 150 words but no more than 200 words.Balancing work and play is essential for maintaining a healthy and fulfilling lifestyle. It is important to find a harmonious equilibrium between the responsibilities of work and the joys of leisure activities. Here are some tips on how to achieve this balance.First and foremost, time management is crucial. Prioritizing tasks and creating a schedule can help ensure that work deadlines are met while also allowing time for relaxation and hobbies. By effectively managing your time, you can avoid feeling overwhelmed and stressed.Additionally, it is important to set boundaries. Learn to say no to unnecessary work commitments and establish clear boundaries between work and play. Make sure to allocate specific time for both aspects of your life, and stick to those boundaries to prevent one from encroaching on the other.Furthermore, make time for self-care. Engage in activities that bring you joy and replenish your energy, such as exercising, reading, or spending time with loved ones. Taking care of your mental and physical well-being is essential for maintaining balance.In conclusion, balancing work and play requires intentional effort and self-discipline. By practicing effective time management, setting boundaries, and prioritizing self-care, you can achieve a healthy and fulfilling balance between your work responsibilities and leisure activities.Part II Listening Comprehension (30 minutes)Section ADirections: In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long conversations. At the end of each conversation, one or more questions will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After each question, there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B), C) and D), and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.11. A) She is allergic to grass.B) She enjoys playing soccer.C) She doesn’t like the new grass field.D) She is not likely to play soccer.12. A) The woman accompanied the man to the concert.B) The man didn’t go to the concert.C) The woman liked the heavy metal band.D) The man preferred the jazz performance.13. A) On weekends.B) After 5:30.C) Before the meeting.D) During the holidays.14. A) Secretary and client.B) Waiter and customer.C) Manager and assistant.D) Boss and employee.15. A) Too high for the woman to reach.B) Too bulky to carry all at once.C) Wrongly pricedD) In a bad condition.16. A) The man has changed his mind.B) The woman’s suggestion is not welcome.C) The man intends to have a snack.D) The woman has ordered something else.17. A) He doesn’t believe the rumors.B) Some of the rumors are true.C) Nothing has happened recently.D) He is aware of what happens.18. A) She has no time for the man.B) She is expecting a phone call from her boss.C) She prefers to put off the meeting.D) She is going to be late for the meeting.Now you’ve finished all the reading texts& the true tasks in Section A.Section BDirections: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.Passage OneQuestions 19 to 21 are based on the passage you have just heard.19. A) Bill Gates’ prediction on education.B) A farmer’s futuristic plan fo r his land.C) Diversified options for new farmers.D) Changing perspectives on farming.20. A) The visual appeal of agriculture.B) The surge in high-tech farming.C) The need for self-reliance in farming.D) The impact of urbanization on agriculture.21. A) It is more lucrative.B) It provides a healthier way of life.C) It stimulates one’s intellectual development.D) It helps build community relationships.Passage TwoQuestions 22 to 24 are based on the passage you have just heard.22. A) By offering them free trials.B) By providing discounts for new subscribers.C) By giving them access to all digital content.D) By allowing them to modify their subscriptions.23. A) They can enjoy a greater variety of content.B) They can share the cost of subscription fees.C) They can access more detailed information.D) They can keep up with the latest technology.24. A) They offer a wider range of digital content.B) They require more investment from customers.C) They usually provide free trial versions.D) They need to cater to the demands of customers.Passage ThreeQuestions 25 to 27 are based on the passage you have just heard.25. A) Researchers in a scientific lab.B) Farmers in search of superior seeds.C) Gardeners trying out new crops.D) Consumers buying organic products.26. A) They may not be as nutritious.B) They are relatively easier to grow.C) They are by no means genetically modified.D) They are hardly obtainable due to their scarcity.27. A) The taste of organic produce is more appealing.B) Organic farming relies more on traditional methods.C) Organic products tend to cost more than others.D) Organic seeds are resistant to pests and diseases.Now you've finished all the reading texts and the true tasks in Section B.Section CDirections: In this section, you will hear a passage three times. When the passage is read for the first time, you should listen carefully for its general idea. When the passage is read for the second time, you are required to fill in the blanks with the exact words you have just heard. Finally, when the passage is read for the third time, you should check what you have written.Now listen to the passage.After graduating from college, many students are faced with the dilemma of choosing between pursuing further studies or starting their careers. While some may opt for (28) ___________education to deepen their knowledge in a particular field, others choose to enter the workforce to gain practical experience. For those considering (29) ___________ studies, it is important to weigh the benefits of enhanced expertise against the costs of additional tuition fees and lost (30) ___________. On the other hand, those aiming to kick-start their careers might have to sacrifice academic pursuits in favor of professional (31)___________. Ultimately, the decision between continuing education and entering the workforce depends on an individual’s goals, preferences, a nd circumstances.Now listen to the passage again.After graduating from college, many students are faced with the dilemma of choosing between pursuing further studies or starting their careers. While some may opt for (28) ___________ education to deepen their knowledge in a particular field, others choose to enter the workforce to gain practical experience. For those considering (29) ___________ studies, it is important to weigh the benefits of enhanced expertise against the costs of additional tuition fees and lost (30) ___________. On the other hand, those aiming to kick-start their careers might have to sacrifice academic pursuits in favor of professional (31)___________. Ultimately, the decision between continuingeducation and entering the workforce depends on an individual’s goals, preferences, and circumstances.Now listen to the passage again.After graduating from college, many students are faced with the dilemma of choosing between pursuing further studies or starting their careers. While some may opt for (28) ___________ education to deepen their knowledge in a particular field, others choose to enter the workforce to gain practical experience. For those considering (29) ___________ studies, it is important to weigh the benefits of enhanced expertise against the costs of additional tuition fees and lost (30) ___________. On the other hand, those aiming to kick-start their careers might have to sacrifice academic pursuits in favor of professional (31)___________. Ultimately, the decision between continuing education and entering the workforce depends on an individual’s goals, preferences, and circumstances.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 thepassage through carefully before making your choices. Each choice in the bank is identified by a letter. Please mark the corresponding letter for each item on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the center. You may not use any of the words in the bank more than once.Education may be the key to (32) ___________ people from poverty, but their social (33) ___________ may still keep them from attending school. Could technological advances help solve that (34) ___________? Imagine a student in Rwanda brushing up on advanced mathematics alongside her peers in California because the two groups (35) ___________ (36) ___________ a virtual classroom. They attend lectures given by the world’s finest lecturers and submit assignments that are (37) ___________ by the best experts in the field. From time to time, the Rwandan student is asked to give a (38) ___________ demonstration of what she has learned to her peers in California, who give her constructive feedback. Her life will forever be (39) ___________ because of the (40) ___________ of distance learning.A. partnershipB. initiativeC. consultationD. in vainE. implicationsF. far-flungG. communalH. significantI. experience J. assignment K. alteringL. outcomeM. lacking N. rendering O. meanwhile P. differenceSection 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.A People with depression need help and support to recover just like someone with a physical illness. Education dispels myths, eliminates fear, and (41) ___________ individuals understand that help is (42) ___________. It’s important to know that physical and mental health are intermingled, and consequently, people who have mental health issues ought to be treated with the same empathy and respect as those with a physical illness.B Over the years, misconceptions about depression have increased, leading to more stigma. To make matters worse, manypeople who have depression do not seek help because they may be (43) ___________ how they will be treated. As such, educating individuals about the condition can help alleviate such fear of the unknown.C Media campaigns can be (44) ___________ in informing the public about depression, but they cannot act as a replacement for a good therapist. It’s encouraging that celebrities and public figures are speaking out about their experiences with depression, (45) ___________ light on the issue and combating misconceptions.D The “Depression: Let’s Talk” campaign that was (46) ___________ by WHO is an important step in eliminating stigma associated with depression. By placing a spotlight on this condition. This campaign helps individuals realize that they are not (47) ___________ in their struggles and that there is no shame in seeking help.E A (48) ___________ treatment approach is necessary to combat depression effectively. This often includes different types of therapy, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy, as well as medication. Individuals with depression need a personalized treatment plan that (49) ___________ their specific needs.F Improving access to mental health services should be a top(50) ___________. Unfortunately, many individuals do not receive adequate care for their depression due to lack of resources or stigma. Governments and healthcare providers must work together to ensure that mental health services are easily available to those who need them.G Exercise can be a powerful tool in managing depression. Physical activity has been shown to (51) ___________ mood and relieve stress, anxiety, and depression. Encouraging individuals with depression to engage in regular exercise can have significant (52) ___________ on their well-being.H An important step in addressing depression is reducing the stigma associated with mental illness. Education and awareness (53) ___________ can help dispel misconceptions and encourage those who are struggling to seek help. By creating an environment where individuals feel comfortable talking about their mental health, we can make great progress in combating this condition.Section CDirections: 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 passagethrough carefully before making your choices. Each choice in the bank is identified by a letter. Please mark the corresponding letter for each item on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the center. You may not use any of the words in the bank more than once.Haruki Murakami once said, “The most important thing we learn at school is the fact that the most important things can’t be learned at school.” Education is undoubtedly important, but (54) ___________ and experiences outside the classroom have their own value. For some, college is a time of self-discovery, where individuals (55) ___________ their passions and interests and (56) ___________ on a path toward their future careers. However, for others, college is a more challenging experience that can be (57) ___________ by academic pressure, social expectations, and financial stress.As a society, we place a significant emphasis on academic success, but the truth is that (58) ___________ intelligence is just as crucial for overall well-being. Emotional intelligence, which encompasses self-awareness, empathy, and interpersonal skills, plays a pivotal role in navigating the complexities of the world and forging meaningful relationships. While academic achievements may open doors, emotional intelligence (59)___________ individuals to walk through those doors with confidence and grace.(60) ___________ the importance of emotional intelligence is widely acknowledged, it is often (61) ___________ in educational curriculums. Schools prioritize academic performance over emotional well-being, leading to a generation of students who may excel in their studies but lack the emotional resilience needed to (62) ___________ the challenges of adulthood. As we continue to (63) ___________ the role of education in our society, it is essential to (64) ___________ the focus on emotional intelligence and provide students with the tools they need to succeed in all aspects of their lives.A. confrontB. spurC. considerableD. pursueE. realizationsF. byG. acknowledgedH. experiencesI. navigate J. embody K. adaptL. enhanceM. overlooked N. convey O. orderP. challengePart 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.众所周知，成功的关键因素之一是有效的时间管理。
2016年6月大学英语四级考试.真题_第2套.答案解析+听力文本
2016年6月英语四级考试真题（第2套）答案、解析、听力Section A News ReportDirections：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，youmust choose the best answer from the four choices marked A），B），C）and D）. Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.Directions: Questions 1 and 2 are based on the news report you have just heard.Question 1A) How college students can improve their sleep habits.B) Why sufficient sleep is important for college students.C) Why college students are more likely to have stress problems.D) How college students can handle their psychological problems.Question 2A) It is not easy to improve one's sleep habits.B) It is not good for students to play video games.C) Students who are better prepared generally get higher scores in examinations.D) Making last-minute preparations for tests may be less effective than sleeping.Directions: Questions 3 and 4 are based on the news report you have just heard.Question 3A) Whether more airports should be built around London.B) Whether adequate investment is being made to improve airport facilities.C) Whether the British Airports Authority should sell off some of its assets.D) Whether the Spanish company could offer better service.Question 4A) Inefficient management.B) Poor ownership structure.C) Lack of innovation and competition.D) Lack of runway and terminal capacity.Directions: Questions 5 to 7 are based on the news report you have just heard.Question 5A) Report the nicotine content of their cigarettes.B) Set a limit to the production of their cigarettes.C) Take steps to reduce nicotine in their products.D) Study the effects of nicotine on young smokers.Question 6A) The biggest increase in nicotine content tended to be in brands young smokers like.B) Big tobacco companies were frank with their customers about the hazards of smoking.C) Brands which contain higher nicotine content were found to be much more popular.D) Tobacco companies refused to discuss the detailed nicotine content of their products. Question 7A) They promised to reduce the nicotine content in cigarettes.B) They have not fully realized the harmful effect of nicotine.C) They were not prepared to comment on the cigarette study.D) They will pay more attention to the quality of their products.Section B ConversationDirections：In this section，you will hear two long conversations. At the end of each conversations you will hear four questions. Both the conversations and the question-s will be spoken only once. After you hear a question. Youmust choose the best answer from the four choices marked A），B），C）and D）. Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.Question 8A) Indonesia.B) Holland.C) Sweden.D) England.Question 9A) Getting a coach who can offer real help.B) Talking with her boyfriend in Dutch.C) Learning a language where it is not spoken.D) Acquiring the necessary ability to socialize.Question 10A) Listening to language programs on the radio.B) Trying to speak it as much as one can.C) Making friends with native speakers.D) Practicing reading aloud as often as possible.Question 11A) It creates an environment for socializing.B) It offers various courses with credit points.C) It trains young people's leadership abilities.D) It provides opportunities for language practice.Directions: Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.Question 12A) The impact of engine design on road safety.B) The role policemen play in traffic safety.C) A sense of freedom driving gives.D) Rules and regulations for driving.Question 13A) Make cars with automatic control.B) Make cars that have better brakes.C) Make cars that are less powerful.D) Make cars with higher standards.Question 14A) They tend to drive responsibly.B) They like to go at high speed.C) They keep within speed limits.D) They follow traffic rules closely.Question 15A) It is a bad idea.B) It is not useful.C) It is as effective as speed bumps.D) It should be combined with education.Section C PassagesDirections：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 choosethe 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.Directions:Questions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard.Question 16A) The card got damaged.B) The card was found invalid.C) The card reader failed to do the scanning.D) The card reader broke down unexpectedly.Question 17A) By covering the credit card with a layer of plastic.B) By calling the credit card company for confirmation.C) By seeking help from the card reader maker Verifone.D) By typing the credit card number into the cash register.Question 18A) Affect the sales of high-tech appliances.B) Change the lifestyle of many Americans.C) Give birth to many new technological inventions.D) Produce many low-tech fixes for high-tech failures.Directions: Questions 19 to 21 are based on the passage you have just heard.Question 19A) They are set by the dean of the graduate school.B) They are determined by the advising board.C) They leave much room for improvement.D) They vary among different departments.Question 20A) By consulting the examining committee.B) By reading the Bulletin of Information.C) By contacting the departmental office.D) By visiting the university's website.Question 21A) They specify the number of credits students must earn.B) They are harder to meet than those for undergraduates.C) They have to be approved by the examining committee.D) They are the same among various divisions of the university.Directions: Questions 22 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard. Question 22A) Students majoring in nutrition.B) Students in health classes.C) Ph.D. candidates in dieting.D) Middle and high school teachers.Question 23A) Its overestimate of the effect of dieting.B) Its mistaken conception of nutrition.C) Its changing criteria for beauty.D) Its overemphasis on thinness.Question 24A) To illustrate her point that beauty is but skin deep.B) To demonstrate the magic effect of dieting on women.C) To explain how computer images can be misleading.D) To prove that technology has impacted our culture.Question 25A) To persuade girls to stop dieting.B) To promote her own concept of beauty.C) To establish an emotional connection with students.D) To help students rid themselves of bad living habits.Keys：参考答案1. B)Why sufficient sleep is important for college students.2. D)Making last-minute preparations for tests may be less effective than sleeping.3. C)Whether the British Airports Authority should sell off some of its assets.4. D)Lack of runway and terminal capacity.5. A)Report the nicotine content of their cigarettes.6. A)The biggest increase in nicotine content tended to be in brands young smokers like.7. C)They were not prepared to comment on the cigarette study.8. B)Holland.9. C)Learning a language where it is not spoken.10. B)Trying to speak it as much as one can.11. D)It provides opportunities for language practice.12. D)Rules and regulations for driving.13. C)Make cars that are less powerful.14. A)They tend to drive responsibly.15. B)It is not useful.16 C)The card reader failed to do the scanning.17 A)By covering the credit card with a layer of plastic.18 D)Produce many low-tech fixes for high-tech failures.19. D)They vary among different departments.20. C)By contacting the departmental office.21. A)They specify the number of credits students must earn.22 B)Students in health classes.23 D)Its overemphasis on thinness.24 C)To explain how computer images can be misleading.25 A)To persuade girls to stop dieting.大学英语四级考试2016年6月第二套真题听力原文及解析Section ANews Item 1You probably think college students are experts at sleeping, but parties, preparations for tests, personal problems and general stress can rack a student's sleep habits, which can be bad for the body and the mind. Texas Tech University is even offering a class called Improving Your Sleep Habits. People suffering from sleep loss are at an increased risk from obesity, psychological problems and car crashes. Students who don't get enough sleep have poor attendance and lower grades. On top of all that, (2)a new study published in the journal Learning and Memory finds you are probably better off sleeping than making last-minute preparations for a test. Two hundred college kids were taught to play some unfamiliar video games. Subjects who learned the games in the morning lost some skills when they played again 12 hours later, (1)but they did much better after getting a good night's sleep. So if you really want to do your job well, don't forget to get some sleep.Questions 1 and 2 are based on the news report you have just heard.What is the news report mainly about?解析：主旨大意题。
大学英语四第二次作业
第一部分：交际英语（每题3分，共15分）1．— Excuse me, can you tell me where the nearest bank is, please?—______ Oh yes! It’s past the office, next to a big market.所选答案：A．Mm, let me think.2．— Can I help you, sir?— Yes, I bought this radio here yesterday, but it ______ .所选答案：D．doesn’t work3．—I can’t repair these until tomorrow, I’m afraid.—That’s OK. There’s ____________.所选答案：A．no problem4．— Would you like to join us in the game?—_____, for I have something important to attend.所选答案：D．I’m afraid not问题5得 3 分，满分 3 分5．—I am afraid I can’t return the book to you till Friday.—_______ .所选答案：D．Take your time.1．People knew about the situation comedy first ___________.所选答案：A ．over the radio2．Which of the following is true about a situation comedy? 所选答案： B ．It is based on familiar surroundings.3．A situation comedy will not include____________. 所选答案： C ．musical performances4．UK sitcoms are hard to be found on screens in the US because _________.所选答案： C ．they are not made in proper length问题 10得 3 分，满分 3 分5．American sitcoms differ from British ones in terms of ________.所选答案： B ．writers and lengthPassage 26．___________ was a major cause of the decline in birth rate from the 1950s and 1990s.所选答案：B ．Government policy7．The word “terminate” in the second paragraph can be replaced by _________.所选答案： A ．cease8．It can be inferred from the passage that a non-Han mother of a three-year-old __________.所选答案：C ．is permitted to have more babies9．Which of the following is NOT a consequence of the one-child policy?所选答案：D．Males and females begin to shoulder the same responsibility insupporting a family.问题15得 3 分，满分 3 分10．The tone of the author is _________.所选答案：C．objective第三部分：词汇与语法（每题3分，共15分）1. When visiting a foreign country, I sometimes found it difficult ________.所选答案：A．to make myself understood2．In today’s society, hardly ever ________ get a good job without a good education.所选答案：C．do people3. Bob is always ready to help others and he never __________ our request.所选答案：D．turns down4．This famous company ______ fifth around the whole world.所选答案：A．ranks5. Her mother is very glad to hear that they managed to pull her her exams.所选答案： B.问题21所选答案： C．mistook2.所选答案：B．announcing3.所选答案：C．rich4.所选答案：A．upset5.所选答案：A．death6.所选答案：D．remembered问题27得 1 分，满分 1 分7.所选答案：C．will8.所选答案：A．establish9.所选答案：D．contributions10.所选答案：B．basically第五部分：翻译（每题5分，共15分）1．Could you clarify that for me?所选答案：你会为我澄清吗？2．So individualism, self-reliance, and equality of opportunity have perhaps been thevalues most closely associated with the frontier heritage of American.所选答案：因些，个人主义、自力更生和机会平等，或许是与美国边境遗产最相关的价值体系。
2016年6月大学英语四级考试.真题_第2套.答案解析+听力文本
2016年6月大学英语四级考试.真题_第2套.答案解析+听力文本2016年6月英语四级考试真题（第2套）答案、解析、听力Section A News ReportDirections：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，youmust choose the best answer from the four choices marked A），B），C）and D）. Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.Directions: Questions 1 and 2 are based on the news report you have just heard.Question 1A) How college students can improve their sleep habits.B) Why sufficient sleep is important for college students.C) Why college students are more likely to have stress problems.D) How college students can handle their psychological problems.Question 2A) It is not easy to improve one's sleep habits.B) It is not good for students to play video games.C) Students who are better prepared generally get higher scores in examinations.D) Making last-minute preparations for tests may be less effective than sleeping.Directions: Questions 3 and 4 are based on the news reportyou have just heard.Question 3A) Whether more airports should be built around London.B) Whether adequate investment is being made to improve airport facilities.C) Whether the British Airports Authority should sell off some of its assets.D) Whether the Spanish company could offer better service.Question 4A) Inefficient management.B) Poor ownership structure.C) Lack of innovation and competition.D) Lack of runway and terminal capacity.Directions: Questions 5 to 7 are based on the news report you have just heard.Question 5A) Report the nicotine content of their cigarettes.B) Set a limit to the production of their cigarettes.C) Take steps to reduce nicotine in their products.D) Study the effects of nicotine on young smokers.Question 6A) The biggest increase in nicotine content tended to be in brands young smokers like.B) Big tobacco companies were frank with their customers about the hazards of smoking.C) Brands which contain higher nicotine content were found to be much more popular.D) Tobacco companies refused to discuss the detailed nicotine content of their products. Question 7A) They promised to reduce the nicotine content in cigarettes.B) They have not fully realized the harmful effect of nicotine.C) They were not prepared to comment on the cigarette study.D) They will pay more attention to the quality of their products.Section B ConversationDirections：In this section，you will hear two long conversations. At the end of each conversations you will hear four questions. Both the conversations and the question-s will be spoken only once. After you hear a question. Youmust choose the best answer from the four choices marked A），B），C）and D）. Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.Question 8A) Indonesia.B) Holland.C) Sweden.D) England.Question 9A) Getting a coach who can offer real help.B) Talking with her boyfriend in Dutch.C) Learning a language where it is not spoken.D) Acquiring the necessary ability to socialize.Question 10A) Listening to language programs on the radio.B) Trying to speak it as much as one can.C) Making friends with native speakers.D) Practicing reading aloud as often as possible.Question 11A) It creates an environment for socializing.B) It offers various courses with credit points.C) It trains young people's leadership abilities.D) It provides opportunities for language practice.Directions: Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.Question 12A) The impact of engine design on road safety.B) The role policemen play in traffic safety.C) A sense of freedom driving gives.D) Rules and regulations for driving.Question 13A) Make cars with automatic control.B) Make cars that have better brakes.C) Make cars that are less powerful.D) Make cars with higher standards.Question 14A) They tend to drive responsibly.B) They like to go at high speed.C) They keep within speed limits.D) They follow traffic rules closely.Question 15A) It is a bad idea.B) It is not useful.C) It is as effective as speed bumps.D) It should be combined with education.Section C PassagesDirections：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 choosethe 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.Directions:Questions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard.Question 16A) The card got damaged.B) The card was found invalid.C) The card reader failed to do the scanning.D) The card reader broke down unexpectedly.Question 17A) By covering the credit card with a layer of plastic.B) By calling the credit card company for confirmation.C) By seeking help from the card reader maker Verifone.D) By typing the credit card number into the cash register.Question 18A) Affect the sales of high-tech appliances.B) Change the lifestyle of many Americans.C) Give birth to many new technological inventions.D) Produce many low-tech fixes for high-tech failures.Directions: Questions 19 to 21 are based on the passage you have just heard.Question 19A) They are set by the dean of the graduate school.B) They are determined by the advising board.C) They leave much room for improvement.D) They vary among different departments.Question 20A) By consulting the examining committee.B) By reading the Bulletin of Information.C) By contacting the departmental office.D) By visiting the university's website.Question 21A) They specify the number of credits students must earn.B) They are harder to meet than those for undergraduates.C) They have to be approved by the examining committee.D) They are the same among various divisions of the university. Directions: Questions 22 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard.Question 22A) Students majoring in nutrition.B) Students in health classes.C) Ph.D. candidates in dieting.D) Middle and high school teachers.Question 23A) Its overestimate of the effect of dieting.B) Its mistaken conception of nutrition.C) Its changing criteria for beauty.D) Its overemphasis on thinness.Question 24A) To illustrate her point that beauty is but skin deep.B) To demonstrate the magic effect of dieting on women.C) To explain how computer images can be misleading.D) To prove that technology has impacted our culture.Question 25A) To persuade girls to stop dieting.B) To promote her own concept of beauty.C) To establish an emotional connection with students.D) To help students rid themselves of bad living habits.Keys：参考答案1. B)Why sufficient sleep is important for college students.2. D)Making last-minute preparations for tests may be less effective than sleeping.3. C)Whether the British Airports Authority should sell off some of its assets.4. D)Lack of runway and terminal capacity.5. A)Report the nicotine content of their cigarettes.6. A)The biggest increase in nicotine content tended to be in brands young smokers like.7. C)They were not prepared to comment on the cigarette study.8. B)Holland.9. C)Learning a language where it is not spoken.10. B)Trying to speak it as much as one can.11. D)It provides opportunities for language practice.12. D)Rules and regulations for driving.13. C)Make cars that are less powerful.14. A)They tend to drive responsibly.15. B)It is not useful.16 C)The card reader failed to do the scanning.17 A)By covering the credit card with a layer of plastic.18 D)Produce many low-tech fixes for high-tech failures.19. D)They vary among different departments.20. C)By contacting the departmental office.21. A)They specify the number of credits students must earn.22 B)Students in health classes.23 D)Its overemphasis on thinness.24 C)To explain how computer images can be misleading.25 A)To persuade girls to stop dieting.大学英语四级考试2016年6月第二套真题听力原文及解析Section ANews Item 1You probably think college students are experts at sleeping, but parties, preparations for tests, personal problems and general stress can rack a student's sleep habits, which can be bad for the body and the mind. Texas Tech University is even offering a class called Improving Your SleepHabits. People suffering from sleep loss are at an increased risk from obesity, psychological problems and car crashes. Students who don't get enough sleep have poor attendance and lower grades. On top of all that, (2)a new study published in the journal Learning and Memory finds you are probably better off sleeping than making last-minute preparations for a test. Two hundred college kids were taught to play some unfamiliar video games. Subjects who learned the games in the morning lost some skills when they played again 12 hours later, (1)but they did much better after getting a good night's sleep. So if you really want to do your job well, don't forget to get some sleep.Questions 1 and 2 are based on the news report you have just heard.What is the news report mainly about?解析：主旨大意题。
2016年6月大学英语四级真题试卷(二)(题后含答案及解析)
2016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 letter to express your thanks to one of your friends who helped you most when you were in difficulty. You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.正确答案：Dear Li Ming, I’m writing this letter to express my deep thanks to you for helping me out when I failed in my first College Entrance Exam. It is no exaggeration that it was the worst time in my life when I completely lost faith and began to abandon myself. Then you came to encourage me not to give up. It was you who convinced me that the failure of College Entrance Exam should not be the end of my efforts but the beginning, and that I should pull myself together and give myself a second chance: otherwise, I would become a real loser. Thanks to such a frank friend as you, I regained my confidence, and finally fulfilled my college dream. Thanks again, from the bottom of my heart, my dear friend. Best wishes! Yours sincerely, MaryPart II Listening ComprehensionSection A听力原文：You probably think college students are experts at sleeping,(1-1)but parties, preparations for tests, personal problems and general stress can rack a student’s sleep habits, which can be bad for the body and the mind. Texas Tech University is even offering a class called Improving Your Sleep Habits.(1-2)People suffering from sleep-loss are at an increased risk from obesity, psychological problems and car crashes. Students who don’t get enough sleep have poorer attendance and lower grades. On top of all that,(2)a new study published in the journal Learning and Memory finds you are probably better off sleeping than making last-minute preparations for a test. Two hundred college kids were taught to play some unfamiliar video games. Subjects who learned the games in the morning lost some skills when they played again 12 hours later, but they did much better after getting a good night’s sleep. So if you really want to do your job well, don’t forget to get some sleep.Questions 1 and 2 are based on the news report you have just heard.1. What is the news report mainly about?2. What is the finding of the new study published in the journal Learning and Memory?2．A．How college students can handle their psychological problems.B．Why college students are more likely to have stress problems.C．Why sufficient sleep is important for college students.D．How college students can improve their sleep habits.正确答案：C解析：新闻开头提到，人们可能认为大学生是睡眠方面的行家，但是聚会、备考、个人问题以及普遍压力会打乱他们的睡眠习惯，从而影响其身心发展。
2016年上半年大学英语四第二次作业
2016年上半年大学英语（4）第二次作业∙问题1得 4 分，满分 4 分"1. - Hello! May I speak to Jane, please?- ()."答案所选答案：" A. Speaking, please"∙问题2得 4 分，满分 4 分2. — Please help yourself to the seafood.—__________答案所选答案：A Thanks, but I don't like seafood.∙问题3得 4 分，满分 4 分"3.""Don't move! Stand right there! Hands up!"" the guards shouted at the suspect."答案所选答案：A. exactly∙问题4得 4 分，满分 4 分"4. To keep up with the pace of the modern world, we must overcome the _______ to newtechnology."答案所选答案：A) resistance∙问题5得 4 分，满分 4 分"5. The _______ of older persons is relatively low in developing countries, but it is growing muchfaster than in the West."答案所选答案：C)percentage∙问题6需要评分长青设备有限公司是一家中美合资公司，具有每年生产1000台设备的生产能力。
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2016年6月大学英语四级真题第二套
2016年6月大学英语四级真题第二套2016年6月大学英语四级真题（第2套)该真题及答案摘自于巨微英语四级真题逐句精解，中间省略听力原文，详细资料可以关注公众号：巨微英语四六级或者官网渠道获得电子版。
Part I WritingDirections:For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a letter to express your thanks to one of your school teachers upon entering college. You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.Part ⅡListening Comprehensionwill 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 1with a single line through the centre.Questions 1 and 2 are based on the news report you have just heard.1. A)How college students can improve their sleep habits.B)Why sufficient sleep is important for college students.D)Whether the Spanish company could offer better service.4. A)Inefficient management. B)Poor ownership structure.C)Lack of innovation and competition.D)Lack of runway and terminal capacity.Questions 5 to 7 are based on the news report you have just heard.5. A)Report the nicotine content of their cigarettes.B)Set a limit to the production of their cigarettes.C)Take steps to reduce nicotine in their products.D)Study the effects of nicotine on young smokers.6. A)The biggest increase in nicotine content tended to be in brands young smokers like.B)Big tobacco companies were frank withtheir customers about the hazards of smoking.C)Brands which contain higher nicotine content were found to be much more popular.D)Tobacco companies refused to discuss the detailed nicotine content of their products.7. A)They promised to reduce the nicotine content in cigarettes.B)They have not fully realized the harmful effect of nicotine.C)They were not prepared to comment on the cigarette study.D)They will pay more attention to the quality of their products.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 choosethe 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)Indonesia. B)Holland. C)Sweden.D)England.9.A)Getting a coach who can offer real help.B)Talking with her boyfriend in Dutch.C)Learning a language where it is not spoken .D)Acquiring the necessary ability to socialize .10. A)Listening language programs on the radio.B)Trying to speak it as much as one can.C)Making friends with native speakers.D)Practicing reading aloud as often as possible.11.A)It creates an environment for socializing.B)It offers various courses with credit points.C)It trains young people’s leadership abilities.D)It provides opportunities for language practice.Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.12. A)The impact of engine design on rode safety.B)The role policemen play in traffic safety.C)A sense of freedom driving gives.D)Rules and regulations for driving.13. A)Make cars with automatic control.B)Make cars that have better brakes.C)Make cars that are less powerful.D)Make cars with higher standards.14. A)They tend to drive responsibly.B)They like to go at high speed.C)They keep within speed limits.D)They follow traffic rules closely.15.A)It is a bad idea. B)It isnot useful.C)It is as effective as speed bumps . D)It should be combined with education.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)The card got damaged . B)The card was found invalid.C)The card reader failed to do the scanning.D)The card reader broke down unexpectedly.17. A)By converting the credit card with a layer of plastic.B)By calling the credit card company for confirmation.C)By seeking help from the card reader maker Verifone.D)By typing the credit card number into the cash register.18.A)Affect the sales of high-tech appliances.B)Change the life style of many Americans.C)Give birth to many new technological inventions.D)Produce many low-tech fixes for high-tech failures.Questions 19 to 21 are based on the passage you have just heard.19. A)They are set by the dean of the graduate school.B)They are determined by the advising board.C)They leave much room for improvement.D)They vary among different departments.20. A)By consulting the examining committee .B)By reading the Bulletin of Information.C)By contacting the departmental office.D)By visiting the university’s website.21. A)They specify the number of credits students must earn.B)They are harder to meet than those for undergraduates.C)They have to be approved by the examining committee.D)They are the same among various divisions of the university.Questions 22 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard.22. A)Students majoring in nutrition.B)Students in health classes.C)Ph.D. candidates in dieting.D)Middle and high school teachers.23. A)Its overestimate of the effect of dieting.B)Its mistaken conception of nutrition.C)Its changing criteria for beauty.D)Its overemphasis on thinness.24. A)To illustrate her point that beauty is but skin deep.B)To demonstrate the magic effect of dieting on women.C)To explain how computer images can be misleading.D)To prove that technology has impacted our culture.25. A)To persuade girls to stop dieting.B)To promote her own concept of beauty.C)To establish an emotional connection with students.D)To help students rid themselves of bad living habits.Section ADirections:In this section, thereis 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.Contrary to popular belief, older people generally do not want to live with their children. Moreover, most adult children 26 every bit as much care and support to their aging parents as was the case in the “good old days”, and mostolder people do not feel 27 .About 80% of people 65years and older have living children, and about 90% of them have 28 contact with their children. About 75% of elderly parents who don’t go to nursing homes live within 30 minutes of at least one of their children.However, 29 having contact with children does not guarantee happiness in old age. In fact, some research has found that people who are most involved with their families have the lowest spirits. This research may be 30 , however, as ill health often makes older people more 31 and thereby increases contact with family members. So it is more likely that poor health, not just family involvement, 32 spirits.Increasingly, researchers have begun to look at the quality of relationships, rather than at the frequency of contact, between the elderly and their children. If parents and children share interests and values and agree on childrearingpractices and religious 33 , they are likely to enjoy each other’s company. Disagreements on such matters can 34 cause problems. If p arents are agreed by their daughter’s divorce, dislike her new husband, and disapprove of how she is raising their grandchildren, 35 are that they are not going to enjoy her visits.Section BDirections: In this section, you are going to read a passage with ten statements attached to it. Eachstatement 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.Could Food Shortages Bring Down Civilization?[A] For many years I have studied globalagricultural, population, environmental and economic trends and their interactions. The combined effects of those trends and the political tensions they generate point to the breakdown of governments and societies. Yet I, too, have resisted the idea that food shortages could bring down not only individual governments but also our global civilization.[B] I can no longer ignore that risk. Ourcontinuing failure to deal with the environmental declines that are underminingthe world food economy forces me to conclude that such a collapse is possible.[C] As demand for food rises faster thansupplies are growing, the resulting food-price inflation puts severe stress on the governments of many countries. Unable to buy grain or grow their own, hungry people take to the streets. Indeed, even before the steep climb in grain prices in 2008, the number of failing states was expanding. If the food situation continues to worsen, entire nations will break down at an ever increasing rate. In the 20th century the main threat to international security was superpower conflict; today it is failing states.[D] States fail when national governments canno longer provide personal security, food security and basic social services such as education and health care. When governments lose their control on power, law and order begin to disintegrate. After a point,countries can become so dangerous that food relief workers are no longer safe and their programs are halted. Failing states are of international concern because they are a source of terrorists, drugs, weapons and refugees(难民), threatening political stability everywhere.[E] The surge in world grain prices in 2007 and2008—and the threat they pose to foodsecurity——has a different, more troublingquality than the increases of the past.During the second half of the 20th century,grain prices rose dramatically several times.In 1972, for instance, the Soviets,recognizing their poor harvest early, quietlycornered the world wheat market. As aresult, wheat prices elsewhere more thandoubled, pulling rice and corn prices upwith them. But this and other price shockswere event-driven——drought in the SovietUnion, crop-shrinking heat in the U.S. CornBelt. And the rises were short-lived: prices typically returned to normal with the next harvest.[F] In contrast, the recent surge in world grainprices is trend-driven, making it unlikely to reverse without a reversal in the trends themselves. On the demand side, those trends include the ongoing addition of more than 70 million people a year, a growing number of people wanting to move up the food chain to consume highly grain-intensive meat products, and the massive diversion(转向) of U.S. grain to the production of bio-fuel.[G] As incomes rise among low-incomeconsumers, the potential for further grain consumption is huge. But that potential pales beside the never-ending demand for crop-based fuels. A fourth of this year’s U.S.grain harvest will go to fuel cars.[H] What about supply? The threeenvironmental trends——the shortage of fresh water, the loss of topsoil and the rising temperatures——are making it increasingly hard to expand the world’s grain supply fast enough to keep up with demand. Of all those trends, however, the spread of water shortages poses the most immediate threat.The biggest challenge here is irrigation, which consumes 70% the world’s fresh water.Millions of irrigation wells in many countries are now pumping water out of underground sources faster than rainfall can refill them.The result is falling water tables(地下水位) in countr ies with half the world’s people, including the three big grain producers——China, India and the U.S.[I] As water tables have fallen and irrigationwells have gone dry, China’s wheat crop, the world’s largest, has declined by 8% since it peaked at 123 million tons in 1997. But water shortages are even more worrying in India.Millions of irrigation wells have significantly lowered water tables in almost every state.[J] As the world’s food security falls to pieces, individual countries acting in their own self-interest are actually worsening the troubles of many. The trend began in 2007, when leading wheat-exporting countries such as Russia and Argentina limited or banned their exports, in hopes of increasing local food supplies and thereby bringing down domestic food prices. Vietnam banned its exports for several months for the same reason. Such moves may eliminate the fears of those living in the exporting countries, but they are creating panic in importing countries that must rely on what is then left for export.[K] In response to those restrictions, grain-importing countries are trying to nail down long-term trade agreements that would lock up future grain supplies.Food-import anxiety is even leading to new efforts by food-importing countries to buy or lease farmland in other countries. In spite of such temporary measures, soaring food prices and spreading hunger in many other countries are beginning to break down the social order.[L] Since the current world food shortage is trend-driven, the environmental trends that cause it must be reversed. We must cut carbon emissions by 80% from their 2006 levels by 2020, stabilize the world’s population at eight billion by 2040, completely remove poverty, and restore forests and soils. There is nothing new about the four objectives. Indeed, we have made substantial progress in some parts of the world on at least one of these——the distribution of family-planning services and the associated shift to smaller families.[M]For many in the development community,the four objectives were seen as positive, promoting development as long as they did not cost too much. Others saw them as politically correct and morally appropriate.Now a third and far more significant motivation presents itself: meeting these goals may be necessary to prevent the collapse of our civilization. Yet the cost we project for saving civilization would amount to less than $200 billion a year, 1/6 of current global military spending. In effect, our plan is the new security budget.36.The more recent steep climb in grain pricespartly results from the fact that more and more people want to consume meat products.37. Social order is breaking down in many countries because of food shortages.38. Rather than superpower conflict, countriesunable to cope with food shortages now constitute the main threat to world security.39. Some parts of the world have seen successful implementation of family planning.40. The author has come to agree that foodshortages could ultimately lead to the collapse of world civilization.41. Increasing water shortages prove to be thebiggest obstacle to boosting the world’s grain production.42. The cost for saving our civilization would beconsiderably less than the world’s current military spending.43. To lower domestic food prices, some countries limited or stopped their grain exports.44. Environmental problems must be solved to ease the current global food shortage.45. A quarter of this year’s American grain harvest will be used to produce bio-fuel for cars.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.Declining mental function is often seen as a problem of old age, but certain aspects of brain function actually begin their decline in young adulthood, a new study suggests.The study, which followed more than 2,000 healthy adults between the ages of 18 and 60, found that certain mental functions—including measures of abstract reasoning, mental speed and puzzle-solving—started to dull as early as age 27.Dips in memory, meanwhile, generallybecame apparent around age 37.On the other hand, indicators of a person’s accumulated knowledge—like performance on tests of vocabulary and general knowledge—kept improving with age, according to findings published in the journal Neurobiology of Aging.The results do not mean that young adults need to start worrying about their memories. Most people’s minds function at a high level even in their later years, according to researcher Timothy Salthouse.“These patterns suggest that some types of mental flexibility decrease relatively early in adulthood, but that the amount of knowledge one has, and the effectiveness of integrating it with one’s abilities, may increase throughout all of adulthood if there are no dise ases,” Salthouse said in a news release.The study included healthy, educated adultswho took standard tests of memory, reasoning and perception at the outset and at some point over the next seven years.The tests are designed to detect subtle (细微的) changes in mental function, and involve solving puzzles, recalling words and details from stories, and identifying patterns in collections of letters and symbols.In general, Salthouse and his colleagues found, certain aspects of cognition (认知能力) generally started to decline in the late 20s to 30s.The findings shed light on normal age-related changes in mental function, which could aid in understanding the process of dementia (痴呆), according to the researchers.“By following individuals over time,” Salthouse said, “we gain insight in cognition changes, and may possibly discover ways to slow the rate of decline.”The researchers are currently analyzing thestudy participants’ health and lifestyle to see which factors might influence age-related cognitive changes.46. What is the common view of mental function?A)It varies from person to person.B)It weakens in one’s later years.C)It gradually expands with age. D)It indicates one’s health condition.47. What does the new study find about mental functions?A)Some diseases inevitably lead to their decline.B)They reach a peak at the age of 20 for most people.C)They are closely related to physical and mental exercise.D)Some of them begin to decline when people are still young.48. What does Timothy Salthouse say about people’s minds in most cases?A)They tend to decline in people’s later years.B)Their flexibility determines one’s abilities.C)They function quite well even in old age.D)Their functioning is still a puzzle to be solved.49. Although people’s minds may function less flexibly as they age, they _____.A)may be better at solving puzzlesB)can memorize things with more easeC)may have greater facility in abstract reasoningD)can put what they have learnt into more effective use50. According to Salthouse, their study may help us_____.A)find ways to slow down our mental declineB)find ways to boost our memoriesC)understand the complex process of mental functioningD)understand the relation between physical and mental healthPassage TwoQuestions 51 to 55 are based on the following passage.The most important thing in the news last week was the rising discussion in Nashville about the educational needs of children. The shorthand(简写)educators use for this is “pre-K”—meaning instruction before kindergarten—and the big idea is to prepare 4-year-olds and even younger kids to be ready to succeed on their K-12 journey.But it gets complicated. The concept hasmultiple forms, and scholars and policymakers argue about the shape, scope and cost of the ideal program.The federal Head Start program, launched 50 years ago, has served more than 30 million children. It was based on concepts developed at Vanderbilt University’s Peabody College by Susan Gray, the legendary pioneer in early childhood education research.A new Peabody study of the Tennessee Voluntary Pre-K program reports that pre-K works, but the gains are not sustained through the third grade. It seems to me this highlights quality issues in elementary schools more than pre-K, and indicates longer-term success must connect pre-K with all the other issues related to educating a child.Pre-K is controversial. Some critics say it is a luxury and shouldn’t be free to families able to pay. Pre-K advocates insist it is proven and will succeed if integrated with the rest of the child’sschooling. I lean toward the latter view.This is, in any case, the right conversation to be having now as Mayor Megan Barry takes office. She was the first candidate to speak out for strong pre-K programming. The important thing is for all of us to keep in mind the real goal and the longer, bigger picture.The weight of the evidence is on the side of pre-K that early intervention (干预)works. What government has not yet found is the political will to put that understanding into full practice with a sequence of smart schooling that provides the early foundation.For this purpose, our schools need both the talent and the organization to educate each child who arrives at the schoolhouse door. Some show up ready, but many do not at this critical time when young brains are developing rapidly.51.What does the author say about pre-kindergarten education?A)It should cater to the needs of individual children.B)It is e ssential to a person’s future academic success.C)Scholars and policymakers have different opinions about it.D)Parents regard it as the first phase of children’s development.52.What does the new Peabody study find?A)Pre-K achievements usually do not last long.B)The third grade marks a new phase of learning.C)The third grade is critical to children’s development.D)Quality has not been the top concern of pre-K programs.53.When does the author think pre-K works the best?A)When it is accessible to kids of all families.B)When it is made part of kids’ education.C)When it is no longer considered a luxury.D)When it is made fun and enjoyable to kids.54.What do we learn about Mayor Megan Barry?A)She knows the real goal of education.B)She is a mayor of insight and vision.C)She has once run a pre-K program.D)She is a firm supporter of pre-K.55.What does the author think is critical to kids’ education?A)Teaching method. B)Kids’ interest.C)Early intervention.D)Parents’ involvement.Directions:For this part, youare allowed 30 minutes totranslate a passage fromChinese into English. Youshould write your answer on Answer Sheet 2.在山东省潍坊市，风筝不仅仅是玩具，而且还是这座城市文化的标志。
2016年12月大学英语四级第二套真题和答案
2016年12月大学英语四级试题（第二套）Part I Writing （30minutes）（请于正式开考后半小时内完成该部分，之后将进行听力考试）Directions：For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write an essay. Suppose you have two options upon graduation: one is to take a job in a company and the other to go to a graduate school. You are to make a choice between the two. Write an essay to explain the reasons for your choice. You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.Part II Listening Comprehension（25 minutes）Section ADirections：In this section，you will hear three news reports. At the end of each news report，you will hear two or three questions. Both the news report and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question，you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A），B），C）. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer sheet1with a single line through the centre.Questions 1 and 2 are based on the news report you have just heard.1. A) To satisfy the curiosity of tourists. C) To enable tourists to visit GoatIsland.B) To replace two old stone bridges. D) To improve utility services in the state2. A) Countless tree limbs. C) Lots of wrecked boats and ships.B) A few skeletons. D) Millions of coins on the bottom.Questions 3 and 4 are based on the news report you have just heard3. A)It suspended diplomatic relations with Libya.B)It urged tourists to leave Tunisia immediately.C)It shut down two border crossings with Libya.D)It launched a fierce attack against Islamic State.4. A) Advise Tunisian civilians on how to take safety precautions.B)Track down the organization responsible for the terrorist attack.C)Train qualified security personnel for the Tunisian government.D)Devise a monitoring system on the Tunisian border with Libya.Questions 5 to 7 are based on the news report you have just heard.5. A) An environment-friendly battery. C) A plant-powered mobile phone charger.B) An energy-saving mobile phone. D) A device to help plants absorb sunlight.6. A) While sitting in their school's courtyard. C) While solving a mathematical problem.B) While playing games on their phones. D) While doing a chemical experiment.7. A)It increases the applications of mobile phonesB)It speeds up the process of photosynthesis.C)It improves the reception of mobile phones.D)It collects the energy released by plants.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 four choice marked A），B），C）and D）.Then mark the corresponding letter an Answer sheet1 with a single line though the centre.Question8 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.8. A) He visited the workshops in the Grimsby plant.B) He called the woman and left her a message.C)He used stand-ins as replacements on all lines.D)He asked a technician to fix the broken production line.9. A)Itis the most modern production line. C)It has stopped working completelyB)It assembles super-intelligent robots. D)It is going to be upgraded soon.10. A) To seek her permission. C) To request her to return at once.B) To place an order for robots. D) To ask for Tom's phone number.11. A) She is on duty. C) She is on sick leave.B) She is having her day off. D) She is abroad on business.Question12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.12. A) He saved a baby boy's life. C) He prevented a train crash.B) He wanted to be a superhero. D) He was a witness to an accident13. A) He has a 9-month-old boy. C) He enjoys the interview.B) He is currently unemployed. D) He commutes by subway.14. A) A rock on the tracks. C) A strong wind.B) A misplaced pushchair. D) A speeding car.15. A) She stood motionless in shock. C) She called the police at once.B) She cried bitterly. D) She shouted for help.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) She inherited her family ice-cream business in Billings.B)She loved the ice-cream business more than teaching primary school.C)She started an ice-cream business to finance her daughter's education.D)She wanted to have an ice-cream truck when she was a little girl.17. A)To preserve a tradition. C)To help local education.B)To amuse her daughter. D)To make some extra money.18. A)To raise money for business expansion. C)To allow poor kids to have ice-cream too.B)To make her truck attractive to children. D)To teach kids the value of mutual supportQuestions 19 to 21 are based on the passage you have just heard.19. A)The reasons for imposing taxes. C)The various burdens on ordinary citizens.B)The various serious money can buy. D)The function of money in the modern world.20. A)Educating and training citizens. C)Protecting people’s life and property.C)Improving public translation. D)Building hospitals and public libraries.21. A)By asking for donations. C)By selling government bonds.B)By selling public lands. D)By exploiting natural resources.Questions 22 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard.22. A)It is located at the center of the European continent.B)It relies on tourism as its chief source of revenues.C)It contains less than a square mile of land.D)It is surrounded by France on three sides.23. A)Its beauty is frequently mentioned in American media.B)Its ruler Prince Rainier married an American actress.C)It is where many American movies are shot.D)It is a favorite place Americans like to visit.24. A) Tobacco. B) Potatoes. C) Machinery. D) Clothing25. A)European history. C) Small countries in Europe.B)European geography. D) Tourist attractions in Europe.PARTⅢReading Comprehension （40 minutes）Section ADirections：In this section，there is a passage with ten blanks. You are required to select one word for each blank from a list of choices given in a word bank following the passage. Read the passage through carefully before making your choices. Each choice in the bank is identified by a letter. Please mark the corresponding letter for each item on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre. You may not use any of the words in the bank more than once.The ocean is heating up. That's the conclusion of a new study that finds that Earth's oceans now (26)heat at twice the rate they did 18 years ago. Around half of ocean heat intake since 1865 has taken place since 1997, researchers report online in Nature Climate Change.Warming waters are known to (27)to coral bleaching(珊瑚白化) and they take up more space than cooler waters, raising sea (28). While the top of the ocean is studied, its depths are more difficult to (29)The researchers gathered 150 years of ocean temperature data in order to get better (30)of heat absorption from surface to seabed. They gathered together temperature readings collected by everything from a 19th century(31)of British naval ships to modern automated ocean probes. The extensive data sources, (32)with computer simulations(计算机模拟), created a timeline of ocean temperature changes, including cooling from volcanic outbreaks and warming from fossil fuel (33).About 35 percent of the heat taken in by the oceans during the industrial era now residents at a (34)of more than 700 meters, the researchers found. They say they're (35)whether the deep-sea warming canceled out warming at the sea's surface.Directions：In this section，you are gonging 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.The Secret to Raising Smart Kids[A] I first began to investigate the basis of human motivation-and how people persevere after setbacks-as a psychology graduate student at Yale University in the 1960s. Animal experiments by psychologists at the University of Pennsylvania had shown that after repeated failures, most animals conclude that a situation is hopeless and beyond their control. After such an experience an animal often remains passive even when it can effect change-a state they called learned helplessness.[B]People can learn to be helpless, too. Why do some students give up when encounter difficulty, whereas others who are no more skilled continue to strive and learn? One answer, I soon discovered, lay in people’s beliefs about why they had failed.[C] In particular, attributing poor performance to a lack of ability depresses motivation more than does the belief that lack of effort is to blame. When I told a group of school children who displayed helpless behavior that a lack of effort led to their mistakes in math, they learned to keep trying when the problems got tough. Another group of helpless children who were simply rewarded for their success on easier problems did not improve their ability to solve harm math problems. These experiments indicated that a focus on effort can help resolve helplessness and generate success.[D]Later, I developed a broader theory of what separates the two general classes of learners-helpless versus mastery-oriented. I realized these different types of students not only explain their failures differently, but they also hold different “theories”of intelligence. The helpless ones believe intelligence is a fixed characteristic: you have only a certain amount, and that's that. I call this a "fixed mind-set(思维模式)."Mistakes crack their self-confidence because they attribute errors to a lack of ability, which they feel powerless to change. They avoid challenges because challenges make mistakes more likely. The mastery-orient children, on the other hand, think intelligence is not fixed and can be developed through education and hard work. Such children believe challenges are energizing rather than intimidating (令人生畏);they offer opportunities to learn. Students with such a growth mind-set were destined(注定)for great academic success and were quite likely to outperform their counterparts.[E]We validated these expectations in a study in which two other psychologists and I monitored 373 student for two years during the transition to junior high school, when the work gets more difficult and the grading more strict, to determine how their mind-sets might affect their math grades. At the beginning of seventh grade, we assessed the students' mind-sets by asking them to agree or disagree with statements such as "Your intelligence issomething very basic about you that you can't really change." We then assessed their beliefs about other aspects of learning and looked to see what happened to their grades.[F] As predicted, the students with a growth mind-set felt that learning was more important goal than getting good grades. In addition, they held hard work in high regard, They understood that even geniuses have to work hard. Confronted by a setback such as a disappointing test grade, students with a growth mind-set said they would study harder or try a different strategy. The students who held a fixed mind-set, however, were concerned about looking smart with less regard for learning. They had negative views of effort, believing that having to work hard was a sign of low ability. They thought that a person with talent or intelligence did not need to work hard to do well. Attributing a bad grade to their own lack of ability, those with a fixed mind-set said that would study less in the future, try never to take that subject again and consider cheating on future tests.[G] Such different outlook had a dramatic impact on performance. At the start of junior high, the math achievement test scores of the students with a growth mind-set were comparable to the those of students who displayed a fixed mind-set. But as the work became more difficult, the students with a growth mind-set showed greater persistence. As a result, their math grades overtook those of the other students by the end of the first semester-and the gap between the two groups continued to widen during the two years we followed them.[H] A fixed mind-set can also hinder communication and progress in the workplace and discourage or ignore constructive criticism and advice. Research shows that managers who have a fixed mind-set are less likely to seek or welcome feedback from their employees than are managers with a growth mind-set.[I] How do we transmit a growth mind-set to our children? One way is by telling stories about achievements that result from hard work. For instance, talking about mathematical geniuses Who were more or less born that way puts students in a fixed mind-set, but mathematicians who fell in love with math and developed amazing skills produce a growth mind-set.[J] In addition, parents and teachers can help children by providing explicit instruction regarding the mind as a learning machine, I designed an eight-session workshop for 91 students whose math grades were declining in their first year of junior high. Forty-eight of the students received instruction in study skills only, whereas the others attended a combination of study skills sessions and classes in which they learned about the growth mind-set and how to apply it to schoolwork. In the growth mind-set classes, students read and discussed an article entitled “You Can Grow Your Brain.” They were taught that the brain is like a muscle that gets stronger with use and that learning prompts the brain to grow new connections. From such instruction, many students began to see themselves as agents of their own brain development. Despite being unaware that there were two types of instruction, teachers reported significant motivational changes in 27% of the children in the growth mind-set workshop as compared with only 9% of students in the control group.[K]Research is converging(汇聚)on the conclusion that great accomplishment and even genius is typically the result of years of passion and dedication and not something that flows naturally from a gift.36.The author's experiment shows that students with a fixed mind-set believe having to work hard is an indication of low ability.37.Focusing on effort is effective in helping children overcome frustration and achievesuccess.38.We can cultivate a growth mind-set in children by telling success stories that emphasize hard work love of learning.39.Students’ belief about the cause of their failure explains their attitude toward setbacks.40.In the author’s experiment, student with a growth mind-set showed greater perseverance in solving difficult math problems.41.The author conducted an experiment to find out about the influence of students’ mind-sets on math learning.42.After failing again and again, most animals give up hope.rming students about the brain as a learning machine is a good strategy to enhance their motivation for learning.44.People with a fixed mind-set believe that one’s intelligence is unchangeable.45.In the workplace, feedback may not be so welcome to managers with a fixed mind-set. 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 maked A），B），C）and D）.You should decide on the best choice and mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet2 with a single line through the centre.Passage OneQuestions 46 to 50 are based on the following passage."Sugar, alcohol and tobacco," economist Adam Smith once wrote, "are commodities which are nowhere necessaries of life, which have become objects of almost universal consumption, and which are, therefore, extremely popular subjects of taxation."Two and a half centuries on, most countries impose some sort of tax on alcohol and tobacco. With surging obesity levels putting increasing strain on public health systems, governments around the world have begun to toy with the idea of taxing sugar as well.Whether such taxes work is a matter of debate. A preliminary review of Mexico's taxation found a fall in purchases of taxed drinks as well as a rise in sales if untaxed and healthier drinks. By contrast, a Danish tax on foods high in fats was abandoned a year after its introduction, amid claims that consumers were avoiding it by crossing the border to Germany to satisfy their desire for cheaper, fattier fare.The food industry has, in general, been firmly opposed to such direct government action. Nonetheless, the renewed focus on waistlines means that industry groups are under pressure to demonstrate their products are healthy as well as tasty.Over the past three decades, the industry has made some efforts to improve the quality of its offerings. For example, some drink manufactures have cut the amount of sugar in their beverages.Many of the reductions over the past 30 years have been achieved either by reducing the amount of sugar, salt or fat in a product, or by finding an alternative ingredient. More recently, however.Some companies have been investing money in a more ambitious undertaking: learning how to adjust the fundamental make-up of the food they sell. For example, having salt on the outside, but none on the inside, reduces the salt content without changing the taste.While reformulating recipes(配方)is one way to improve public health, it should be partof a multi-sided approach. The key is to remember thatthere is not just one solution. To deal with obesity, a mixture of approaches-including reformulation, taxation and adjusting portion sizes-will be needed. There is no silver bullet.46. What did Adam Smith say about sugar, alcohol and tobacco?A)They were profitable to manufacture.B)They were in ever-increasing demand.C)They were subject to taxation almost everywhere.D)They were no longer considered necessities of life.47.Why have many countries started to consider taxing sugar?A)They are under growing pressures to balance their national budgets.B)They find it ever harder to cope with sugar-induced health problems.C)They practice of taxing alcohol and tobacco has proved both popular and profitable.D)The sugar industry is overtaking alcohol and tobacco business in generating profits.48.What do we learn about Danish taxation on fat-rich foods?A)It did not work out as well as was expected.B)It gave rise to a lot of problems on the border.C)It could not succeed without German cooperation.D)It met with firm opposition from the food industry.49.What is the more recent effort by food companies to make foods and drinks both healthy and tasty?A)Replacing sugar or salt with alternative ingredients.B)Setting a limit on the amount of sugar or salt in their products.C)Investing in research to find ways to adapt to consumers' needs.D)Adjusting the physical composition of their products.50.What does the author mean by saying, at the end of the passage, "There is no silver bullet"(Line 4, Para 7)?A)There is no single easy quick solution to the problem.B)There is no hope of success without public cooperation.C)There is on hurry in finding ways to solve the obesity problem.D)There is no effective way to reduce people's sugar consumption.Passage TwoQuestions 51 to 55 are based on the following passage.You may have heard some of the fashion industry horror stories: models eating tissues or cotton balls to hold off hunger, and models collapsing from hunger-induced heart attacks just seconds after they step off the runway.Excessively skinny models have been a point of controversy for decades, and two researchers say a model's body mass should be a workspace health and safety issue. In an editorial released Monday in the American Journal of Public Health, Katherine Record and Bryn Austin made their case for government regulation of the fashion industry.The average international runway model has a body mass index (BMI) under 16-low enough to indicate starvation by the World Health Organization's standard. And Record and Austin are worried not just about the models themselves, but about the vast number of girls and women their images influence."Especially girls and tens", says Record. "Seventy percent of girls aged 10 to 18 reportthat they define perfect body image based on what they see in magazines." That's especially worrying, she says, given that anorexia(厌食症)results in more deaths than does any other mental illness, according to the National Institute of Mental Health.It's commonly known that certain diseases are linked with occupations like lung disease in coal miners. Professional fashion models are particularly vulnerable to eating disorders resulting from occupational demands to maintain extreme thinness.Record's suggestion is to prohibit agents from hiring models with a BMI below 18.In April, France passed a law setting lower limits for a model's weight. Agents and fashion houses who hire models with BMI under 18 could pay $82,000 in fines and spend up to 6 months in jail. Regulating the fashion industry in the United States won't be easy, Record says. But with the new rules in France, U.S. support could make a difference. "A designer can't survive without participating in Paris Fashion Week", she says, adding, "Our argument is that the same would be true of New York Fashion Week."51.What do Record and Austin say about fashion models' body mass?A)It has caused needless controversy.B)It is focus of the modeling business.C)It is but a matter of personal taste.D)It affects models' health and safety.52.What are Record and Austin advocating in the Monday editorial?A)A change in the public's view of female beauty.B)Government legislation about models' weight.C)Elimination of forced weight loss by models.D)Prohibition of models eating non-food stuff.53.Why are Record and Austin worried about the low body mass index of models?A)It contributes to many mental illnesses.B)It defines the future of the fashion industry.C)It has great influence on numerous girls and women.D)It keeps many otherwise qualified women off the runaway.54. What do we learn about France's fashion industry?A)It has difficulty hiring models.B)It has now a new law to follow.C)It allows girls under 18 on the runway.D)It has overtaken that of the United States.55. What does Record expect of New York Fashion Week?A)It will create a completely new set of rules.B)It will do better than Paris Fashion Week.C)It will differ from Paris Fashion Week.D)It will have models with a higher BMI.Part IV Translation （30 minutes）Directions：For this part，you are allowed 30minutes to translate a passage from Chinese into English .You should write your answer on Answer Sheet 2.在中国文化中，黄颜色是一种很重要的颜色，因为它具有独特的象征意义。
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2016年上半年大学英语（4）第二次作业∙问题1得 4 分，满分 4 分"1. - Hello! May I speak to Jane, please?- ()."答案所选答案：" A. Speaking, please"∙问题2得 4 分，满分 4 分2. — Please help yourself to the seafood.—__________答案所选答案：A Thanks, but I don't like seafood.∙问题3得 4 分，满分 4 分"3.""Don't move! Stand right there! Hands up!"" the guards shouted at the suspect."答案所选答案：A. exactly∙问题4得 4 分，满分 4 分"4. To keep up with the pace of the modern world, we must overcome the _______ to newtechnology."答案所选答案：A) resistance∙问题5得 4 分，满分 4 分"5. The _______ of older persons is relatively low in developing countries, but it is growing muchfaster than in the West."答案所选答案：C)percentage∙问题6需要评分长青设备有限公司是一家中美合资公司，具有每年生产1000台设备的生产能力。
本公司的产品按国际标准设计制造，处于国内领先地位；产品畅销全国，并出口到中东、乌克兰等地。
本公司的产品规格齐全、品种繁多；产品使用安全、性能可靠，噪音低、耗能少。
本公司高度重视科技进步，不断开发更新新产品，因此本公司的产品深受国内外用户的青睐。
答案所选答案：Evergreen Equipment Co. Ltd., a Sino-American joint venture, has the capacityof an annual output of 1,000 sets of equipment. Its products, designed andmanufactured according to international standards, are in the leading positionsin China as a best seller and also exported to the Middle East, Ukraine, etc..This company has a complete range of specifications and a variety of product.Moreover, its products are safe to operate and reliable in quality, emittinglow noise and consuming less energy. The company attaches great importance toscientific and technical improvement, and keeps developing and upgrading theproduct, so that they are well received by customers both at home and abroad∙问题7需要评分Chinese opera is a combination of Chinese drama and musical theatre ,which roots back as far as thethird century .There are numerous regional branches of Chinese Opera ,of which the Beijing Opera(Jinfju) is one of the most notable ,The Beijing Opera arose in the late 18th century and because fully developed and recognized by the mid-19th century ,It was extremely popular in the Qing Dynastycourt and has been regarded as one of the cultural treasures of China,Masks are used in Chineseopera.Each color of the mask has a different meaning ,portraying a character’s role and illustratingtheir emotional state and general character.答案所选答案：中国戏曲是中国戏剧和音乐剧的结合，其起源可追溯到3世纪。
中国戏曲有很多地方剧分支。
京剧是其中最有名的一个。
京剧出现于18世纪末，并19世纪中期得到充分发展和认可。
京剧在清朝宫廷特别受欢迎，并已被视为中国的文化珍品之一。
中国戏曲会用到面具。
面具的每种颜色代表不同的含义，用来表现人物角色，说明他们的情感状态和大致性格。
中国戏曲是中国戏剧和音乐剧的结合，其起源可追溯到3世纪。
中国戏曲有很多地方剧分支。
京剧是其中最有名的一个。
京剧出现于18世纪末，并19世纪中期得到充分发展和认可。
京剧在清朝宫廷特别受欢迎，并已被视为中国的文化珍品之一。
中国戏曲会用到面具。
面具的每种颜色代表不同的含义，用来表现人物角色，说明他们的情感状态和大致性格。
问题8需要评分A Letter to the University President about the Canteen Service on Campus You should write at least120 words, and base yourposition on the outline given in Chinese below: 假设你是李明，请你就本校餐厅的状况给校长写一封信，内部实质意义应涉及餐厅的饭菜质量、价格、环境、服务等，可以是表彰，可以是批评建议，也能够兼而有之。
答案所选答案：January 05. 2016 Dear Mr. President,My name is Li Ming. I am a sophomore of the law school. As the school year isdrawing to a close, I venture to write a letter to you about the canteen serviceon campus which has given rise to much complaint among students.The focus of the complaint is the poor quality of the food. The rice is justlike bullets and the buns are like hand grenades. They are too hard for us tochew. And the vegetables are so overcooked as to lose their nutrients. The fishand meat are not given full measure. The only thing we are satisfied with isthe free soup. However, the price of the food is surprisingly high. If we have3 meals all in the canteen, at least twelve yuan is gone to keep our body andsoul together. As a result, many of us go out to have meals.Honestly speaking, the dining environment has been improved, with the wallpainted and some Chinese calligraphy works posted up. But there are only twocanteens on the campus. As the number of students is ever increasing, there isnot enough space and seats to allow us to have our meals there. The attitudeof the service staff to the students is not hospitable at all.All in all, there is still much room for improvement as far as the canteen serviceis concerned. I hope we will not suffer for another two years. Best regards.Sincerely YoursJanuary 12. 2002 Dear Mr. President,My name is Li Ming. I am a sophomore of the law school. As the school year isdrawing to a close, I venture to write a letter to you about the canteen serviceon campus which has given rise to much complaint among students.The focus of the complaint is the poor quality of the food. The rice is justlike bullets and the buns are like hand grenades. They are too hard for us tochew. And the vegetables are so overcooked as to lose their nutrients. The fishand meat are not given full measure. The only thing we are satisfied with isthe free soup. However, the price of the food is surprisingly high. If we have3 meals all in the canteen, at least twelve yuan is gone to keep our body andsoul together. As a result, many of us go out to have meals.Honestly speaking, the dining environment has been improved, with the wallpainted and some Chinese calligraphy works posted up. But there are only twocanteens on the campus. As the number of students is ever increasing, there isnot enough space and seats to allow us to have our meals there. The attitudeof the service staff to the students is not hospitable at all.All in all, there is still much room for improvement as far as the canteen serviceis concerned. I hope we will not suffer for another two years. Best regards.Sincerely Yours。