2015年6月13日四级翻译、作文真题及参考答案
2015年6月13日全国大学英语四级翻译真题及答案
2015年6月13日全国大学英语四级翻译真题及答案大米在西方人心目中，和中国联系最为密切的基本食物是大米。
长期以来，大米在中国人的饮食中占据很重要的地位，以至于有谚语说“巧妇难为无米之炊”。
中国南方大多数种植水稻，人们通常以大米为食；而华北大部分地区因为过于寒冷或过于干燥，无法种植水稻，那里的主要作物是小麦。
在中国，有些人用面粉做面包，但大多数人用面粉做馒头和面条。
In the mind of Westerners,Chinese people have the closest connection to rice,basic food for the Chinese.For a long time,rice occupies a very important position in the Chinese diet.There is even a saying that "even a clever housewife cannot cook a meal without rice".People in south China plant and live on rice,while people in the most parts of North China cannot plant rice due to excessively dry and cold weather. The main crop there is wheat. In China, some people use flour to bake bread,while most people make steamed bread and noodles with flour.xx中国是世界上最古老的文明之一。
构成现代世界基础的许多元素起源于中国。
中国现在拥有世界上发展最快的经济，并正经历着一次新的工业革命。
2015年6月13日全国大学英语四级作文真题及答案
2015年6月13日全国大学英语四级作文真题及答案作文一：电脑与生活Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write an essay based on the picture below. You should start you essay with a brief description of the picture and then comment on this kind of modern life. You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.命题解析：本题要求首先简要描述图画，然后评论这种现代生活。
图画显示：现代人无论工作、居家、娱乐还是睡眠，都与电脑密不可分。
显而易见，本题主旨为电脑或网络对现代生活的影响。
国内写作考试中已经反复考察电脑或网络这一热点话题。
2002年6月四级写作考察“大学生使用电脑情况”，2009年考研写作考察“网络的‘近’与‘远’”，2012年6月六级写作考察“网络对人际共同的影响”，2013年12月四级写作考察“网络对人们沟通方式的影响”。
2015年6月，四级写作再次考察电脑或网络这一话题。
如果考生研究过之前的写作真题，诸多表达均可使用。
写作思路：1、本题首段应简要描述图画，指出人们无论工作、家庭、休闲或休息，都与电脑关系密切。
2、次段最好进行正反论证，说明电脑有利有弊：一方面可以满足工作生活的需要并娱乐自我，另一方面过度沉迷也会浪费大量的时间和精力。
3、第三段最好提出建议措施：我们应该扬长避短，在合理使用电脑的同时，避免过度沉迷。
参考范文：As is symbolically illustrate in the cartoon, a person is always staying in front of a computer no matter whether he or she is working, studying or playing. Even when he is sleeping, the image of surfing on line is also indispensable in his sweet dreams. The metaphorical and impressive portrayal has subtly revealed the duality of the relationship between man and computer. On the one hand, there is no denying that the computer is currently one of the most efficient tools either to entertain oneself or to meet the work's needs. But on the other hand, a good many people admit that they are too much addicted to computers to maintain face-to-face contact with their friends and colleagues. Once indulged in the fictitious world, people feel reluctant to approach others and to concentrate on real life.Hence, it is necessary for us to use computers in a reasonable way and restrain from overindulgence. After all, the computer is invented to connect you and me, and to bring conveniences to our life rather than set a barrier to keep people beyond reach.如图所示，一个人无论工作、在家或娱乐，总是坐在一台电脑前面。
2015年6月英语四级翻译真题及答案（快递服务）
2015年6月英语四级翻译真题及答案（快递服务）2015年6月13日的英语四级考试刚刚结束，本次考试为多题多卷，整理了不同版本的真题及参考答案，供考生参考，下面是整理的2015年6月英语四级翻译真题及答案(快递服务)，欢迎查看。
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.据报道，今年中国快递服务(courier service)将递送大约120亿件包裹。
这将使中国有可能赶超美国成为世界上最大的快递市场。
大多数包裹里装着网上订购的物品。
中国约有百万在线零售商以及其竞争力的价格销售商品的机会，仅在11月11日，中国消费者就在国内最大的购物平台买了价值90亿美元的商品。
中国有不少这样的特殊购物日，因此，快递能在中国扩展就不足为奇了。
2015年6月大学英语四级考试刚刚结束，刚刚走出考场的同学们应该深有体会，今年的四级翻译完全在我们的预测范围之内，难度不大，都是一些基本的常见句型和表达。
考后为大家第一时间推送翻译参考答案，希望大家提早核对。
祝大家都能考出好成绩!2015年6月四级翻译参考答案：It is reported that China's Courier Service will deliver about 12 billion packages this year. Thus China might overtake the United States to become the world's largest express market. Most of the packages are filled with items purchased online. There are millions of online retailers in China and provide competitive prices to sell goods. Only on Nov. 11 one day, Chinese consumers spend $9 billion on the largest shopping platform of the nation. China has many such special shopping days, therefore, there is no wonder Courier Service can express quickly in China.2015年6月13日英语四级考试已经结束，本次考试为多题多卷，收集整理了不同版本试题及参考答案，供考生参考，下面是英语四级翻译参考译文：快递。
2015年6月13日全国大学英语四级作文真题及答案
2015年6月13日全国大学英语四级作文真题及答案作文一：电脑与生活Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write an essay based on the picture below. You should start you essay with a brief description of the picture and then comment on this kind of modern life. You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.命题解析：本题要求首先简要描述图画，然后评论这种现代生活。
图画显示：现代人无论工作、居家、娱乐还是睡眠，都与电脑密不可分。
显而易见，本题主旨为电脑或网络对现代生活的影响。
国内写作考试中已经反复考察电脑或网络这一热点话题。
2002年6月四级写作考察“大学生使用电脑情况”，2009年考研写作考察“网络的‘近’与‘远’”，2012年6月六级写作考察“网络对人际共同的影响”，2013年12月四级写作考察“网络对人们沟通方式的影响”。
2015年6月，四级写作再次考察电脑或网络这一话题。
如果考生研究过之前的写作真题，诸多表达均可使用。
写作思路：1、本题首段应简要描述图画，指出人们无论工作、家庭、休闲或休息，都与电脑关系密切。
2、次段最好进行正反论证，说明电脑有利有弊：一方面可以满足工作生活的需要并娱乐自我，另一方面过度沉迷也会浪费大量的时间和精力。
3、第三段最好提出建议措施：我们应该扬长避短，在合理使用电脑的同时，避免过度沉迷。
参考范文：As is symbolically illustrate in the cartoon, a person is always staying in front of a computer no matter whether he or she is working, studying or playing. Even when he is sleeping, the image of surfing on line is also indispensable in his sweet dreams. The metaphorical and impressive portrayal has subtly revealed the duality of the relationship between man and computer. On the one hand, there is no denying that the computer is currently one of the most efficient tools either to entertain oneself or to meet the work's needs. But on the other hand, a good many people admit that they are too much addicted to computers to maintain face-to-face contact with their friends and colleagues. Once indulged in the fictitious world, people feel reluctant to approach others and to concentrate on real life.Hence, it is necessary for us to use computers in a reasonable way and restrain from overindulgence. After all, the computer is invented to connect you and me, and to bring conveniences to our life rather than set a barrier to keep people beyond reach.如图所示，一个人无论工作、在家或娱乐，总是坐在一台电脑前面。
2015年6月大学英语四级作文解析及范文（共3套）
2015年6月大学英语四级作文解析及范文（共3套）（第一套）Direct ions: For this part, you are allowe d 30 minute s to writean essaybasedon the pictu r e below. You should startyou essaywith a brief descri ption of the pictur e and then comment on this kind of modern life. You should writeat least120 wordsbut no more than 180 words .命题解析本题要求首先简要描述图画，然后评论这种现代生活。
图画显示：现代人无论工作、居家、娱乐还是睡眠，都与电脑密不可分。
显而易见，本题主旨为电脑或网络对现代生活的影响。
国内写作考试中已经反复考察电脑或网络这一热点话题。
2002年6月四级写作考察“大学生使用电脑情况”，2009年考研写作考察“网络的‘近’与‘远’”，2012年6月六级写作考察“网络对人际共同的影响”，2013年12月四级写作考察“网络对人们沟通方式的影响”。
2015年6月，四级写作再次考察电脑或网络这一话题。
如果考生研究过之前的写作真题，诸多表达均可使用。
写作思路1、本题首段应简要描述图画，指出人们无论工作、家庭、休闲或休息，都与电脑关系密切。
2、次段最好进行正反论证，说明电脑有利有弊：一方面可以满足工作生活的需要并娱乐自我，另一方面过度沉迷也会浪费大量的时间和精力。
3、第三段最好提出建议措施：我们应该扬长避短，在合理使用电脑的同时，避免过度沉迷。
参考范文：As is symbol icall y illust ratein the cartoo n, a person is always stayin g in frontof a compu t e r no matter whethe r he or she is workin g, studyi ng or playin g. Even when he is sleepi ng, the imageof surfin g on line is also indisp ensab le in his sweetdreams.The metaph orica l and impres siveportra yal has subtly reveal ed the dualit y of the relati onsh i p betwee n man and comput er. On the one hand, thereis no denyin g that the comput er is curre n t ly one of the most effici ent toolseither to entert ain onesel f or to meet the work's needs .But on the otherhand, a good many people admit that they are too much addict ed to comput ers to mainta in face-to-face contac t with theirfriend s and collea gues.Once indulg ed in the ficti t i ousworld, people feel reluct ant to approa ch others and to concen trate on real life.Hence,it is necess ary for us to use comput ers in a reason ableway and restra in from overi n d ulge nce. Afterall, the comput er is invent ed to connec t you and me, and to bringconven ienc e s to our life rather than set a barrie r to keep people beyond reach.如图所示，一个人无论工作、在家或娱乐，总是坐在一台电脑前面。
2015年6大学英语四级考试真题及详细答案
Part I Writing(30 minutes)Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write an essay based on the picture should start your essay with a brief description of the picture and then comment on the kid's understanding of going to should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.“Why am I going to school if my phone already knows everything?”Part II Listening Comprehension(30 minutes)Section ADirections : In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long the end ofeach conversation, one or more questions will be asked about what was theconversation and the questions will be spoken only each question there will bea the pause, you must read the four choices marked A., B), D),and decide which is the best mark the corresponding letter on AnswerSheet 1 with a single line through the centre.1. will give the woman some tips on the game.woman has good reason to quit the game.is willing to play chess with the woman.woman should go on playing chess.2. man can forward the mail to Mary.can call Mary to take care of the mail.probably knows Sally's new address.would like to resume contact with Sally.3. handwriting has a unique style.notes are not easy to read.did not attend today's class.is very pleased to be able to help.man had better choose another restaurant.new restaurant is a perfect place for dating.new restaurant caught her fancy immediately.man has good taste in choosing the restaurant.5. has been looking forward to spring.has been waiting for the winter sale.will clean the woman's boots for spring.will help the woman put things away.6. woman is rather forgetful.man appreciates the woman's help.man often lends books to the woman.woman often works overtime at weekends.7. to work on foot.a sightseeing trip.work earlier than usual.a walk when the weather is nice.plane is going to land at another airport.flights have been delayed due to bad weather.closing has disturbed the airport's operation.airport's management is in real need of improvement.Questions 9 to 12 are based on the conversation you have just heard.9. specializes in safety from leaks.is headquartered in London.has a partnership with LCP.has a chemical processing plant.10. is 's friend.is a safety inspector.is a salesman.is a chemist.11. of the safety department.'s personal assistant.of the personnel department.public relations officer.12. for to call back.a message for .details of their products and services.a comprehensive description of their work.Questions 13 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.learned playing the violin from a famous French musician.dreamed of working and living in a European country.read a lot about European musicians and their music.listened to recordings of many European orchestras.began taking violin lessons as a small child.was a pupil of a famous European violinist.gave her first performance with her father.became a professional violinist at fifteen.gave her a chance to explore the city.was the chance of a lifetime.was a great challenge to her.helped her learn classical French music.Section BDirections: In this section, you will hear 3 short the end of each passage, you will hearsome the passage and the questions will be spoken only youhear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A., B), D ).Then markthe corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single linethrough the centre. Passage OneQuestions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard.are mysterious stories behind his works.are many misunderstandings about him.works have no match worldwide.personal history is little known.moved to Stratford-on-Avon in his childhood.failed to go beyond grammar school.was a member of the town council.once worked in a well-known acting company.18. of his time had no means to protect their works.sources of clues about him were lost in a fire.works were adapted beyond recognition.of his time had little interest in him.Passage TwoQuestions 19 to 21 are based on the passage you have just heard.19...crash.accidents.20. the local customs.hotel reservations.tickets well in advance.the right documents.21. your agent.a lift if possible.official transport.a friend meet you.Passage ThreeQuestions 22 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard.22. down production cost.inexpensive products.in gold ornaments.the taste of his goods.a national press conference.a live television interview.a local sales promotion campaign.a meeting of top British businesspeople.24.....words of some businesspeople are just rubbish.who never learns from the past is bound to fail.should be a limit to one's sense of humour.is not laughed at, that laughs at himself first.Section CDirections:In this section, you will hear a passage three the passage is read for the firsttime, you should listen carefully for its general the passage is read for thesecond time, you are required to fill in the blanks with the exact words you have , when the passage is read for the third time, you should check what youhave written. Looking at the basic biological systems, the world is not doing very economic indicators show the world is 26 Despite a slow start at the beginning of the eighties,global economic output increased by more than a fifth during the 27 The economy grew, trade increased, and millions of new jobs were can biological indicators show the 28 of economic indicators?The answer is that the economic indicators have a basic fault: they show no difference between resource uses that 29 progress and those uses that will hurt main measure of economic progress is the gross national product (GNP). 30 , this totals the value of all goods and services produced and subtracts loss in value of factories and a half-century ago, GNP helped 31 a common way among countries of measuring change in economic some time, this seemed to work 32 well, but serious weaknesses are now indicated earlier, GNP includes loss in value of factories and equipment, but it does not 33 the loss of natural resources, including nonrenewable resources such as oil or renewable resources such as forests.This basic fault can produce a 34 sense of national economic to GNP, for example, countries that overcut forests actually do better than those that preserve their trees cut down are counted as income but no subtraction is made for 35 the forests. Part Ⅲ Reading Comprehension ( 40 minutes)Section ADirections: In this section, there is a passage with ten are required to select one word foreach blank from a list of choices given in a word bank following the the passage through carefully before making your choice in the bank is identified by a mark the corresponding letter for each item on Answer Sheet2 with a single line through the may not use any of the words in the bank more than once.Questions 36 to 45 are based on the following passage.The of Education is making efforts to ensure that all students have equal access to a quality it is 36 the launch of the Excellent Educators for All initiative will help states and school districts support great educators for the students whoneed them most."All children are 37 to a high-quality education regardless of their race, zip code or family is 38 important that we provide teachers and principals the support they need to help students reach their full 39 ," of Education Arne Duncan said." Despite the excellent work and deep 40 of our nation's teachers and principals, students in high-poverty, high- minority schools are unfairly treated across our have to do leaders and educators will 41 their own creative solutions, but we must work together to 42 our focus on how to better recruit, support and 43 effective teachers and principals for all students, especially the kids who need them most."Today's announcement is another important step forward in improving access to a quality education, a 44 of President Obama's year of today, Secretary Duncan will lead a roundtable discussion with principals and school teachers from across the country about the 45 of working in high-need schools and how to adopt promising practices for supporting great educators in these schools.A.AnnouncingSection BDirections: In this section, you are going to read a passage with ten statements attached to contains information given in one of the the paragraph from which the information is may choose a paragraph more than paragraph is marked with a the questions by marking thecorresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2.The Changes Facing Fast Foodfirms have to be a thick-skinned experts regularly criticise them severelyfor selling food that makes people even complain that McDonald's, whose logosymbolises calorie excess, should not have been allowed to sponsor the World arethings fast-food firms have learnt to cope not perhaps for much burgerbusiness faces more pressure from regulators at a time when it is already adapting strategies inresponse to shifts in the global economy.B)Fast food was once thought to be consumers need to cut spending, the logicgoes, cheap meals like Big Macs and Whoppers become even more "trading down"proved true for much of the latest recession, when fast-food companies picked up customers who could no longer afford to eat at casual was boosted in America, the home of fast food, with discounts and promotions, such as $1 menus and cheap combination meals.C)As a result, fast-food chains have weathered the recession better than their more expensive 2009 sales at full-service restaurants in America fell by more than 6% , but total sales remained about the same at fast-food some markets, such as Japan, France and Britain, total spending on fast food sales in America at McDonald's, the world's largest fast-food company, did not decline throughout the Bread, an American fast-food chain known for its fresh ingredients, performed well, too, because it offers higher-quality food at lower prices than restaurants.D)But not all fast-food companies have been as , such as Burger King, have seen salesa severe recession, while some people trade down to fast food, many others eat at home more frequently to save Palmer, an analyst at UBS, a bank, says smaller fast- food chains in America, such as Jack in the Box and Carl's Jr., have been hit particularly hard in this downturn because they are competing with the global giant McDonald's, which increased spending on advertising by more than 7% last year as others cut back.fast-food companies also sacrificed their own profits by trying to give customers better the recession companies set prices low, hoping that once they had tempted customers through the door they would be persuaded to order more expensive in many cases that strategy did not year Burger King franchisees (特许经营人)sued (起诉)the company over its double-cheeseburger promotion, claiming it was unfair for them to be repuired to sell these for $1 when they cost$ to May a judge ruled in favour of Burger , the company may still be cursing its decision to promote cheap choices over more expensive ones because items on its "value menu" now account for around 20% of all sales, upfrom 12% last October.expect the fast-food industry to grow modestly this the downturn is makingcompanies rethink their are now introducing higher-priced items to entice (引诱)consumers away from $1 , a division of Yum! Brands, which also owns Taco Belland Pizza Hut, has launched a chicken sandwich that costs around $ in May Burger Kingintroduced barbecue (烧烤)pork ribs at $7 for eight.are also trying to get customers to buy new and more items, including 's started selling better coffee as a challenge to " McCafe" line nowaccounts for an estimated 6% of sales in has sold rights to its Seattle's Bestcoffee brand to Burger King, which will start selling it later this year.fast-food companies shift from "super size" to "more buys", they need to keep customer traffichigh throughout the see breakfast as a big opporttmity, and not just for fatty 's will start selling porridge (粥)in America next has the potentialto bevery profitable, says Sara Senatore of Bernstein, a research firm, because the margins can be companies are also adding midday and late-night snacks, such as blended drinks idea is that by having a greater range of things on the menu, "we can sell to consumersproducts they want all day," says Rick Carucci., the .chief financial officer of Yum ! Brands.what about those growing waistlines? So far, fast-food firms have cleverly avoided providing healthy options, like salads and low-calorie sandwiches, they have at leastgiven the impression of doing something about helping to fight obesity (肥胖症).These offeringsare not necessarily loss-leaders, as they broaden the appeal of outlets to groups of diners thatinclude some people who don't want to eat a customers cannot be forced to ordersalads instead of fries.the future, simply offering a healthy option may not be good enough."Every packaged-food and restaurant company I know is concerned about regulation right now," says of 's health-reform bill, which Congress passed this year, requires restaurant chains with 20 ormore outlets to put the calorie-content of items they serve on the study by the NationalBureau of Economic Research, which tracked the effects on Starbucks of a similar calorie-postinglaw in New York City in 2007, found that the average calorie-count per transaction fell 6% andrevenue increased 3% at Starbucks stores where a Dunldn Donuts outlet was nearby--a sign, it issaid, that menu-labelling could favour chains that have more healthy offerings.order to avoid other legislation in America and elsewhere, fast-food companies will have tocontinue innovating (创新).Walt Riker of McDonald's claims the change it has made in its menumeans it offers more healthy items than it did a few years ago."We probably sell more vegetables,more milk, more salads, more apples than any restaurant business in the world," he therecent proposal by a county in California to ban McDonald's from including toys in its high-calorie"Happy Meals", because legislators believe it attracts children to unhealthy food, suggests there isa lotmore left to do.people propose laws be made to stop McDonald's from attaching toys to its food specials for children.finns may not be able to cope with pressures from food regulation in the near future. King will start to sell Seattle's Best coffee to increase sales.fast-food firms provide healthy food to give the impression they are helping to tackle the obesity problem.50.During the recession, many customers turned to fast food to save money.people eat out less often to save money in times of recession.the recession, Burger King's promotional strategy of offering low-priced items often proved ineffective.restaurants can make a lot of money by selling breakfast.fast-food companies now expect to increase their revenue by introducing higher-priced items.newly-passed law asks big fast-food chains to specify the calorie count of what they serve on the menu.Section CDirections: There are 2 passages in this passage is followed by some questions orunfinished each of them there are four choices marked A., B), ).You should decide on the best choice and mark the corresponding letter on AnswerSheet 2 with a single line through the centre.Passage OneQuestions 56 to 60 are based on the following passage.If you think a high-factor sunscreen (防晒霜)keeps you safe from harmful rays, you may be in this week's Nature shows that while factor 50 reduces the number of melanomas(黑瘤)and delays their occurrence, it can't prevent are the most aggressive skin have a higher risk if you have red or blond hair, fair skin, blueor green eyes, or sunburn easily, or if a close relative has had are more common if you have periodic intense exposure to the skin cancers are increasingly likely with long-term exposure.There is continuing debate as to how effective sunscreen is in reducing melanomas the evidence is weaker than it is for preventing other types of skin 2011 Australian study of 1,621 people found that people randomly selected to apply sunscreen daily had half the rate of melanomas of people who used cream as second study, comparing 1,167 people with melanomas to 1,101 who didn't have the cancer, found that using sunscreen routinely, alongside other protection such as hats,long sleeves or staying in the shade, did give some study said other forms of sun protection not sunscreen seemed most study relied on people remembering what they had done over each decade of their lives, so it's not entirely it seems reasonable to think sunscreen gives people a false sense of security in the sun.Many people also don't use sunscreen properly applying insufficient amounts, failing to reapply after a couple of hours and staying in the sun too is sunburn that is most worrying recent research shows five episodes of sunburn in the teenage years increases the risk of all skin cancers.The good news is that a combination of sunscreen and covering up can reduce melanoma rates, as shown by Australian figures from their slip-slop-slap if there is a heat wave this summer, it would be best for us, too, to slip on a shirt, slop on (抹上)sunscreen and slap on a hat.is people's common expectation of a high-factor sunscreen?will delay the occurrence of skin cancer.will protect them from sunburn.will keep their skin smooth and fair.will work for people of any skin color.does the research in Nature say about a high-factor sunscreen?is ineffective in preventing melanomas.is ineffective in case of intense sunlight.is ineffective with long-term exposure.is ineffective for people with fair skin.do we learn from the 2011 Australian study of 1,621 people?should be applied alongside other protection measures.people benefit the most from the application of sunscreen.application of sunscreen does women more harm than good.application of sunscreen helps reduce the incidence of melanomas.does the author say about the second Australian study?misleads people to rely on sunscreen for protection.helps people to select the most effective sunscreen.is not based on direct observation of the subjects.confirms the results of the first Australian study.does the author suggest to reduce melanoma rates?both covering up and sunscreen.in the shade whenever possible.covering up instead of sunscreen.the right amount of sunscreen.Passage TwoQuestions 61 to 65 are based on the following passage.Across the rich world, well-educated people increasingly work longer than the % of American men aged 62 -74 with a professional degree are in the workforce, compared with32% of men with only a high-school gap is part of a deepening divide between the well-educated well-off and the unskilled technological advance has raised the incomes of the highly skilled while squeezing those of the consequences, for individuals and society, are profound.The world is facing an astonishing rise in the number of old people, and they will live longer than ever the next 20 years the global population of those aged 65 or more will almost double, from 600 million to experience of the 20th century, when greater longevity (长寿)translated into more years in retirement rather than more years at work, has persuaded many observers that this shift will lead to slower economic growth, while the swelling ranks of pensioners will create government budget problems.But the notion of a sharp division between the working young and the idle old misses a new trend, the growing gap between the skilled and the rates are falling among younger unskilled people, whereas older skilled folk are working divide is most extreme in America, where well-educated baby-boomers (二战后生育高峰期出生的美国人)are putting off retirement while many less-skilled younger people have dropped out of the workforce.Policy is partly European governments have abandoned policies that used to encourage people to retire life expectancy (预期寿命), combined with the replacement of generous defmed-benefit pension plans with less generous defined-contribution ones, means that even the better-off must work longer to have a comfortable the changing nature of work also plays a big has risen sharply for the highly educated, and those people continue to reap rich rewards into old age because these days the educated elderly are more productive than the preceding change may well reinforce that shift: the skills that complement computers, from management knowhow to creativity, do not necessarily decline with age.is happening in the workforce in rich countries?people are replacing the elderly.people tend to work longer.rates are rising year after year.with no college degree do not easily find work.has helped deepen the divide between the well-off and the poor?life expectancies.rapid technological advance.changes in the workforce.growing number of the well-educated.do many observers predict in view of the experience of the 20th century?growth will slow down.budgets will increase.people will try to pursue higher education.will be more competition in the job market.is the result of policy changes in European countries?workers may choose to retire early.people have to receive in-service training.wealthy people must work longer to live comfortably in retirement.may be able to enjoy generous defined-benefits from pension plans.is characteristic of work in the 21st century?will do more complicated work.will be taken by the educated young.jobs to be done will be the creative ones.are highly valued regardless of age.Part Ⅳ Translation ( 30 minutes)Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to translate a passage from Chinese into should write your answer on Answer Sheet 2.中国是世界上最古老的文明之一。
2015年6月英语四级考试真题与答案(精编版)
2015年6月大学英语四级考试真题Part ⅢReading Comprehension ( 40 minutes)Section AQuestions 36 to 45 are based on the following passage.The U.S. Department of Education is making efforts to ensure that all students have equal access to a quality education. Today it is 36 the launch of the Excellent Educators for All Initiative. The initiative will help states and school districts support great educators for the students who need them most."All children are 37 to a high-quality education regardless of their race, zip code or family income. It is 38 important that we provide teachers and principals the support they need to help students reach their full 39 ," U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan said." Despite the excellent work and deep 40 of our nation's teachers and principals, students in high-poverty, high- minority schools are unfairly treated across our country. We have to do better. Local leaders and educators will 41 their own creative solutions, but we must work together to 42 our focus on how to better recruit, support and 43 effective teachers and principals for all students, especially the kids who need them most."Today's announcement is another important step forward in improving access to a quality education, a 44 of President Obama's year of action .Later today, Secretary Duncan will lead a roundtable discussion with principals and school teachers from across the country about the 45 of working in high-need schools and how to adopt promising practices for supporting great educators in these schools.A. AnnouncingB. beneficialC. challengesD. commitmentE. componentF. contestsG. criticallyH. developI. distributing J. enhance K. entitled L. potentialM. properly N. qualified O. retainSection 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.The Changes Facing Fast FoodA）Fast-food firms have to be a thick-skinned bunch. Health experts regularly criticize them severely for selling food that makes people fat. Critics even complain that McDonald's, whose logo symbolizes calorie excess, should not have been allowed to sponsor the World Cup. These are things fast-food firms have learnt to cope with. But not perhaps for much longer. The burger business faces more pressure from regulators at a time when it is already adapting strategies in response to shifts in the global economy.B) Fast food was once thought to be recession-proof. When consumers need to cut spending, the logic goes, cheap meals like Big Macs and Whoppers become even more attractive. Such "trading down” proved true for much of the latest recession, whenfast-food companies picked up customers who could no longer afford to eat at casual restaurants. Traffic was boosted in America, the home of fast food, with discounts and promotions, such as $1 menus and cheap combination meals.C) As a result, fast-food chains have weathered the recession better than their more expensive competitors. In 2009 sales at full-service restaurants in America fell by more than 6% , but total sales remained about the same at fast-food chains. In some markets, such as Japan, France and Britain, total spending on fast food increased. Same-store sales in America at McDonald's, the world's largest fast-food company, did not decline throughout the downturn. Pan era Bread, an American fast-food chain known for its fresh ingredients, performed well, too, because it offers higher-quality food at lower prices than restaurants.D) But not all fast-food companies have been as fortunate. Many, such as Burger King, have seen sales fall. In a severe recession, while some people trade down to fast food, many others eat at home more frequently to save money. David Palmer, an analyst at UBS, a bank, says smaller fast- food chains in America, such as Jack in the Box and Carl's Jr., have been hit particularly hard in this downturn because they are competing with the global giant McDonald's, which increased spending on advertising by more than 7% last year as others cut back.E）Some fast-food companies also sacrificed their own profits by trying to give customers better value. During the recession companies set prices low, hoping that once they had tempted customers through the door they would be persuaded to order more expensive items. But in many cases that strategy did not work. Last year Burger Kingfranchisees (特许经营人)sued (起诉)the company over its double-cheeseburger promotion, claiming it was unfair for them to be required to sell these for $1 when they cost$1.10 to make. In May a judge ruled in favor of Burger King. Nevertheless, the company may still be cursing its decision to promote cheap choices over more expensive ones because items on its "value menu" now account for around 20% of all sales, up from 12% last October.F）Analysts expect the fast-food industry to grow modestly this year. But the downturn is making companies rethink their strategies. Many are now introducing higher-priced items to entice (引诱)consumers away from $1 specials.KFC, a division of Yum! Brands, which also owns T aco Bell and Pizza Hut, has launched a chicken sandwich that costs around $5.And in May Burger King introduced barbecue (烧烤)pork ribs at $7 for eight.G）Companies are also trying to get customers to buy new and more items, including drinks. McDonald’s started selling better coffee as a challenge to Starbucks. Its " Mc Cafe" line now accounts for an estimated 6% of sales in America. Starbucks has sold rights to its Seattle's Best coffee brand to Burger King, which will start selling it later this year.H) As fast-food companies shift from "super size" to "more buys", they need to keep customer traffic high throughout the day. Many see breakfast as a big opportunity, and not just for fatty food. McDonald’s will start selling porridge (粥)in America next year. Breakfast has the potential to be very profitable, says Sara Senator of Bernstein, a research firm, because the margins can be high. Fast-food companies are also addingmidday and late-night snacks, such as blended drinks and wraps. The idea is that by having a greater range of things on the menu, "we can sell to consumers products they want all day," says Rick Carlucci., the .chief financial officer of Yum ! Brands.I)But what about those growing waistlines? So far, fast-food firms have cleverly avoided government regulation. By providing healthy options, like salads and low-calorie sandwiches, they have at least given the impression of doing something about helping to fight obesity (肥胖症).These offerings are not necessarily loss-leaders, as they broaden the appeal of outlets to groups of diners that include some people who don't want to eat a burger. But customers cannot be forced to order salads instead of fries.J)In the future, simply offering a healthy option may not be good enough."Every packaged-food and restaurant company I know is concerned about regulation right now," says Mr. Palmer of UBS. America’s health-reform bill, which Congress passed this year, requires restaurant chains with 20 or more outlets to put the calorie-content of items they serve on the menu. A study by the National Bureau of Economic Research, which tracked the effects on Starbucks of a similar calorie-posting law in New York City in 2007, found that the average calorie-count per transaction fell 6% and revenue increased 3% at Starbucks stores where a Dunlin Donuts outlet was nearby--a sign, it is said, that menu-labeling could favor chains that have more healthy offerings.K) In order to avoid other legislation in America and elsewhere, fast-food companies will have to continue innovating (创新).Walt Riker of McDonald's claims the change it has made in its menu means it offers more healthy items than it did a few years ago."Weprobably sell more vegetables, more milk, more salads, more apples than any restaurant business in the world," he says. But the recent proposal by a county in California to ban McDonald's from including toys in its high-calorie” Happy Meals", because legislators believe it attracts children to unhealthy food, suggests there isa lot more left to do. 46.Some people propose laws be made to stop McDonald's from attaching toys to its food specials for children.47. Fast-food fins may not be able to cope with pressures from food regulation in the near future.48. Burger King will start to sell Seattle's Best coffee to increase sales.49. Some fast-food firms provide healthy food to give the impression they are helping to tackle the obesity problem.50. During the recession, many customers turned to fast food to save money.51. Many people eat out less often to save money in times of recession.52. During the recession, Burger King's promotional strategy of offering low-priced items often proved ineffective.53. Fast-food restaurants can make a lot of money by selling breakfast.54. Many fast-food companies now expect to increase their revenue by introducing higher-priced items.55. A newly-passed law asks big fast-food chains to specify the calorie count of what they serve on the menu.Section CPassage OneQuestions 56 to 60 are based on the following passage.If you think a high-factor sunscreen (防晒霜)keeps you safe from harmful rays, you may be wrong. Research in this week's Nature shows that while factor 50 reduces the number of melanomas(黑瘤)and delays their occurrence, it can't prevent them. Melanomas are the most aggressive skin cancers. You have a higher risk if you have red or blond hair, fair skin, blue or green eyes, or sunburn easily, or if a close relative has had one. Melanomas are more common if you have periodic intense exposure to the sun. Other skin cancers are increasingly likely with long-term exposure.There is continuing debate as to how effective sunscreen is in reducing melanomas the evidence is weaker than it is for preventing other types of skin cancer. A 2011 Australian study of 1,621 people found that people randomly selected to apply sunscreen daily had half the rate of melanomas of people who used cream as needed. A second study, comparing 1,167 people with melanomas to 1,101 who didn't have the cancer, found that using sunscreen routinely, alongside other protection such as hats, long sleeves or staying in the shade, did give some protection. This study said other forms of sun protection not sunscreen seemed most beneficial. The study relied on people remembering what they had done over each decade of their lives, so it's not entirely reliable. But it seems reasonable to think sunscreen gives people a false sense of security in the sun.Many people also don't use sunscreen properly applying insufficient amounts, failing to reapply after a couple of hours and staying in the sun too long. It is sunburn that ismost worrying recent research shows five episodes of sunburn in the teenage years increases the risk of all skin cancers.The good news is that a combination of sunscreen and covering up can reduce melanoma rates, as shown by Australian figures from their slip-slop-slap campaign. So if there is a heat wave this summer, it would be best for us, too, to slip on a shirt, slop on (抹上)sunscreen and slap on a hat.56. What is people's common expectation of a high-factor sunscreen?A. It will delay the occurrence of skin cancer.B. It will protect them from sunburn.C. It will keep their skin smooth and fair.D. It will work for people of any skin color.57. What does the research in Nature say about a high-factor sunscreen?A. It is ineffective in preventing melanomas.B. It is ineffective in case of intense sunlight.C. It is ineffective with long-term exposure.D. It is ineffective for people with fair skin.58. What do we learn from the 2011 Australian study of 1,621 people?A. Sunscreen should be applied alongside other protection measures.B High-risk people benefit the most from the application of sunscreen.C. Irregular application of sunscreen does women more harm than good.D. Daily application of sunscreen helps reduce the incidence of melanomas.59. What does the author say about the second Australian study?A. It misleads people to rely on sunscreen for protection.B. It helps people to select the most effective sunscreen.C. It is not based on direct observation of the subjects.D. It confirms the results of the first Australian study.60. What does the author suggest to reduce melanoma rates?A. Using both covering up and sunscreen.B. Staying in the shade whenever possible.C. Using covering up instead of sunscreen.D. Applying the right amount of sunscreen.Passage TwoQuestions 61 to 65 are based on the following passage.Across the rich world, well-educated people increasingly work longer than the less-skilled.Some65% of American men aged 62 -74 with a professional degree are in the workforce, compared with32% of men with only a high-school certificate. This gap is part of a deepening divide between the well-educated well-off and the unskilled poor. Rapid technological advance has raised the incomes of the highly skilled while squeezing those of the unskilled. The consequences, for individuals and society, are profound.The world is facing an astonishing rise in the number of old people, and they will live longer than ever before. Over the next 20 years the global population of those aged 65 or more will almost double, from 600 million to 1.1 billion. The experience of the 20th century, when greater longevity (长寿)translated into more years in retirement ratherthan more years at work, has persuaded many observers that this shift will lead to slower economic growth, while the swelling ranks of pensioners will create government budget problems.But the notion of a sharp division between the working young and the idle old misses a new trend, the growing gap between the skilled and the unskilled. Employment rates are falling among younger unskilled people, whereas older skilled folk are working longer. The divide is most extreme in America, where well-educated baby-boomers (二战后生育高峰期出生的美国人)are putting off retirement while many less-skilled younger people have dropped out of the workforce.Policy is partly responsible. Many European governments have abandoned policies that used to encourage people to retire early. Rising life expectancy (预期寿命), combined with the replacement of generous defamed-benefit pension plans with less generous defined-contribution ones, means that even the better-off must work longer to have a comfortable retirement. But the changing nature of work also plays a big role. Pay has risen sharply for the highly educated, and those people continue to reap rich rewards into old age because these days the educated elderly are more productive than the preceding generation. Technological change may well reinforce that shift: the skills that complement computers, from management knowhow to creativity, do not necessarily decline with age.61. What is happening in the workforce in rich countries?A. Younger people are replacing the elderly.B. Well-educated people tend to work longer.C. Unemployment rates are rising year after year.D. People with no college degree do not easily find work.62. What has helped deepen the divide between the well-off and the poor?A. Longer life expectancies.B. A rapid technological advance.C. Profound changes in the workforce.D. A growing number of the well-educated.63. What do many observers predict in view of the experience of the 20th century?A. Economic growth will slow down.B Government budgets will increase.C. More people will try to pursue higher education.D. There will be more competition in the job market.64. What is the result of policy changes in European countries?A. Unskilled workers may choose to retire early.B. More people have to receive in-service training.C. Even wealthy people must work longer to live comfortably in retirement.D. People may be able to enjoy generous defined-benefits from pension plans.65. What is characteristic of work in the 21st century?A. Computers will do more complicated work.B. More will be taken by the educated young.C. Most jobs to be done will be the creative ones.D. Skills are highly valued regardless of age.Part ⅣTranslation ( 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.中国是世界上最古老的文明之一。
2015年6月英语四级考试真题及答案(精编版)
2015年6月大学英语四级考试真题Part ⅢReading Comprehension ( 40 minutes)Section AQuestions 36 to 45 are based on the following passage.The U.S. Department of Education is making efforts to ensure that all students have equal access to a quality education. Today it is 36 the launch of the Excellent Educators for All Initiative. The initiative will help states and school districts support great educators for the students who need them most."All children are 37 to a high-quality education regardless of their race, zip code or family income. It is 38 important that we provide teachers and principals the support they need to help students reach their full 39 ," U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan said." Despite the excellent work and deep 40 of our nation's teachers and principals, students in high-poverty, high- minority schools are unfairly treated across our country. We have to do better. Local leaders and educators will 41 their own creative solutions, but we must work together to 42 our focus on how to better recruit, support and 43 effective teachers and principals for all students, especially the kids who need them most."Today's announcement is another important step forward in improving access to a quality education, a 44 of President Obama's year of action .Later today, Secretary Duncan will lead a roundtable discussion with principals and school teachers from across the country about the 45 of working in high-need schools and how to adopt promising practices for supporting great educators in these schools.A. AnnouncingB. beneficialC. challengesD. commitmentE. componentF. contestsG. criticallyH. developI. distributing J. enhance K. entitled L. potentialM. properly N. qualified O. retainSection 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.The Changes Facing Fast FoodA）Fast-food firms have to be a thick-skinned bunch. Health experts regularly criticize them severely for selling food that makes people fat. Critics even complain that McDonald's, whose logo symbolizes calorie excess, should not have been allowed to sponsor the World Cup. These are things fast-food firms have learnt to cope with. But not perhaps for much longer. The burger business faces more pressure from regulators at a time when it is already adapting strategies in response to shifts in the global economy.B) Fast food was once thought to be recession-proof. When consumers need to cut spending, the logic goes, cheap meals like Big Macs and Whoppers become even more attractive. Such "trading down” proved true for much of the latest recession, when fast-food companies picked up customers who could no longer afford to eat at casual restaurants. Traffic was boosted in America,the home of fast food, with discounts and promotions, such as $1 menus and cheap combination meals.C) As a result, fast-food chains have weathered the recession better than their more expensive competitors. In 2009 sales at full-service restaurants in America fell by more than 6% , but total sales remained about the same at fast-food chains. In some markets, such as Japan, France and Britain, total spending on fast food increased. Same-store sales in America at McDonald's, the world's largest fast-food company, did not decline throughout the downturn. Pan era Bread, an American fast-food chain known for its fresh ingredients, performed well, too, because it offers higher-quality food at lower prices than restaurants.D) But not all fast-food companies have been as fortunate. Many, such as Burger King, have seen sales fall. In a severe recession, while some people trade down to fast food, many others eat at home more frequently to save money. David Palmer, an analyst at UBS, a bank, says smaller fast- food chains in America, such as Jack in the Box and Carl's Jr., have been hit particularly hard in this downturn because they are competing with the global giant McDonald's, which increased spending on advertising by more than 7% last year as others cut back.E）Some fast-food companies also sacrificed their own profits by trying to give customers better value. During the recession companies set prices low, hoping that once they had tempted customers through the door they would be persuaded to order more expensive items. But in many cases that strategy did not work. Last year Burger King franchisees (特许经营人)sued (起诉)the company over its double-cheeseburger promotion, claiming it was unfair for them to be required to sell these for $1 when they cost$1.10 to make. In May a judge ruled in favor of Burger King. Nevertheless, the company may still be cursing its decision to promote cheap choices over more expensive ones because items on its "value menu" now account for around 20% of all sales, up from 12% last October.F）Analysts expect the fast-food industry to grow modestly this year. But the downturn is making companies rethink their strategies. Many are now introducing higher-priced items to entice (引诱)consumers away from $1 specials.KFC, a division of Yum! Brands, which also owns Taco Bell and Pizza Hut, has launched a chicken sandwich that costs around $5.And in May Burger King introduced barbecue (烧烤)pork ribs at $7 for eight.G）Companies are also trying to get customers to buy new and more items, including drinks. McDonald’s started selling better coffee as a challenge to Starbucks. Its " Mc Cafe" line now accounts for an estimated 6% of sales in America. Starbucks has sold rights to its Seattle's Best coffee brand to Burger King, which will start selling it later this year.H) As fast-food companies shift from "super size" to "more buys", they need to keep customer traffic high throughout the day. Many see breakfast as a big opportunity, and not just for fatty food. McDonald’s will start selling porridge (粥)in America next year. Breakfast has the potential to be very profitable, says Sara Senator of Bernstein, a research firm, because the margins can be high. Fast-food companies are also adding midday and late-night snacks, such as blended drinks and wraps. The idea is that by having a greater range of things on the menu, "we can sell to consumers products they want all day," says Rick Carlucci., the .chief financial officer of Yum ! Brands.I)But what about those growing waistlines? So far, fast-food firms have cleverly avoided government regulation. By providing healthy options, like salads and low-calorie sandwiches, they have at least given the impression of doing something about helping to fight obesity (肥胖症).These offerings are not necessarily loss-leaders, as they broaden the appeal of outlets togroups of diners that include some people who don't want to eat a burger. But customers cannot be forced to order salads instead of fries.J) In the future, simply offering a healthy option may not be good enough."Every packaged-food and restaurant company I know is concerned about regulation right now," says Mr. Palmer of UBS. America’s health-reform bill, which Congress passed this year, requires restaurant chains with 20 or more outlets to put the calorie-content of items they serve on the menu. A study by the National Bureau of Economic Research, which tracked the effects on Starbucks of a similar calorie-posting law in New York City in 2007, found that the average calorie-count per transaction fell 6% and revenue increased 3% at Starbucks stores where a Dunlin Donuts outlet was nearby--a sign, it is said, that menu-labeling could favor chains that have more healthy offerings.K) In order to avoid other legislation in America and elsewhere, fast-food companies will have to continue innovating (创新).Walt Riker of McDonald's claims the change it has made in its menu means it offers more healthy items than it did a few years ago."We probably sell more vegetables, more milk, more salads, more apples than any restaurant business in the world," he says. But the recent proposal by a county in California to ban McDonald's from including toys in its high-calorie” Happy Meals", because legislators believe it attracts children to unhealthy food, suggests there isa lot more left to do.46.Some people propose laws be made to stop McDonald's from attaching toys to its food specials for children.47. Fast-food fins may not be able to cope with pressures from food regulation in the near future.48. Burger King will start to sell Seattle's Best coffee to increase sales.49. Some fast-food firms provide healthy food to give the impression they are helping to tackle the obesity problem.50. During the recession, many customers turned to fast food to save money.51. Many people eat out less often to save money in times of recession.52. During the recession, Burger King's promotional strategy of offering low-priced items often proved ineffective.53. Fast-food restaurants can make a lot of money by selling breakfast.54. Many fast-food companies now expect to increase their revenue by introducing higher-priced items.55. A newly-passed law asks big fast-food chains to specify the calorie count of what they serve on the menu.Section CPassage OneQuestions 56 to 60 are based on the following passage.If you think a high-factor sunscreen (防晒霜)keeps you safe from harmful rays, you may be wrong. Research in this week's Nature shows that while factor 50 reduces the number of melanomas(黑瘤)and delays their occurrence, it can't prevent them. Melanomas are the most aggressive skin cancers. You have a higher risk if you have red or blond hair, fair skin, blue or green eyes, or sunburn easily, or if a close relative has had one. Melanomas are more common if you have periodic intense exposure to the sun. Other skin cancers are increasingly likely with long-term exposure.There is continuing debate as to how effective sunscreen is in reducing melanomas the evidenceis weaker than it is for preventing other types of skin cancer. A 2011 Australian study of 1,621 people found that people randomly selected to apply sunscreen daily had half the rate of melanomas of people who used cream as needed. A second study, comparing 1,167 people with melanomas to 1,101 who didn't have the cancer, found that using sunscreen routinely, alongside other protection such as hats, long sleeves or staying in the shade, did give some protection. This study said other forms of sun protection not sunscreen seemed most beneficial. The study relied on people remembering what they had done over each decade of their lives, so it's not entirely reliable. But it seems reasonable to think sunscreen gives people a false sense of security in the sun.Many people also don't use sunscreen properly applying insufficient amounts, failing to reapply after a couple of hours and staying in the sun too long. It is sunburn that is most worrying recent research shows five episodes of sunburn in the teenage years increases the risk of all skin cancers. The good news is that a combination of sunscreen and covering up can reduce melanoma rates, as shown by Australian figures from their slip-slop-slap campaign. So if there is a heat wave this summer, it would be best for us, too, to slip on a shirt, slop on (抹上)sunscreen and slap on a hat.56. What is people's common expectation of a high-factor sunscreen?A. It will delay the occurrence of skin cancer.B. It will protect them from sunburn.C. It will keep their skin smooth and fair.D. It will work for people of any skin color.57. What does the research in Nature say about a high-factor sunscreen?A. It is ineffective in preventing melanomas.B. It is ineffective in case of intense sunlight.C. It is ineffective with long-term exposure.D. It is ineffective for people with fair skin.58. What do we learn from the 2011 Australian study of 1,621 people?A. Sunscreen should be applied alongside other protection measures.B High-risk people benefit the most from the application of sunscreen.C. Irregular application of sunscreen does women more harm than good.D. Daily application of sunscreen helps reduce the incidence of melanomas.59. What does the author say about the second Australian study?A. It misleads people to rely on sunscreen for protection.B. It helps people to select the most effective sunscreen.C. It is not based on direct observation of the subjects.D. It confirms the results of the first Australian study.60. What does the author suggest to reduce melanoma rates?A. Using both covering up and sunscreen.B. Staying in the shade whenever possible.C. Using covering up instead of sunscreen.D. Applying the right amount of sunscreen.Passage TwoQuestions 61 to 65 are based on the following passage.Across the rich world, well-educated people increasingly work longer than the less-skilled.Some65% of American men aged 62 -74 with a professional degree are in theworkforce, compared with32% of men with only a high-school certificate. This gap is part of a deepening divide between the well-educated well-off and the unskilled poor. Rapid technological advance has raised the incomes of the highly skilled while squeezing those of the unskilled. The consequences, for individuals and society, are profound.The world is facing an astonishing rise in the number of old people, and they will live longer than ever before. Over the next 20 years the global population of those aged 65 or more will almost double, from 600 million to 1.1 billion. The experience of the 20th century, when greater longevity (长寿)translated into more years in retirement rather than more years at work, has persuaded many observers that this shift will lead to slower economic growth, while the swelling ranks of pensioners will create government budget problems.But the notion of a sharp division between the working young and the idle old misses a new trend, the growing gap between the skilled and the unskilled. Employment rates are falling among younger unskilled people, whereas older skilled folk are working longer. The divide is most extreme in America, where well-educated baby-boomers (二战后生育高峰期出生的美国人)are putting off retirement while many less-skilled younger people have dropped out of the workforce. Policy is partly responsible. Many European governments have abandoned policies that used to encourage people to retire early. Rising life expectancy (预期寿命), combined with the replacement of generous defamed-benefit pension plans with less generous defined-contribution ones, means that even the better-off must work longer to have a comfortable retirement. But the changing nature of work also plays a big role. Pay has risen sharply for the highly educated, and those people continue to reap rich rewards into old age because these days the educated elderly are more productive than the preceding generation. Technological change may well reinforce that shift: the skills that complement computers, from management knowhow to creativity, do not necessarily decline with age.61. What is happening in the workforce in rich countries?A. Younger people are replacing the elderly.B. Well-educated people tend to work longer.C. Unemployment rates are rising year after year.D. People with no college degree do not easily find work.62. What has helped deepen the divide between the well-off and the poor?A. Longer life expectancies.B. A rapid technological advance.C. Profound changes in the workforce.D. A growing number of the well-educated.63. What do many observers predict in view of the experience of the 20th century?A. Economic growth will slow down.B Government budgets will increase.C. More people will try to pursue higher education.D. There will be more competition in the job market.64. What is the result of policy changes in European countries?A. Unskilled workers may choose to retire early.B. More people have to receive in-service training.C. Even wealthy people must work longer to live comfortably in retirement.D. People may be able to enjoy generous defined-benefits from pension plans.65. What is characteristic of work in the 21st century?A. Computers will do more complicated work.B. More will be taken by the educated young.C. Most jobs to be done will be the creative ones.D. Skills are highly valued regardless of age.Part ⅣTranslation ( 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.中国是世界上最古老的文明之一。
2015年6月大学英语四级考试真题及答案详解
2015年6月大学英语四级考试真题及答案详解2015年6月大学英语四级考试真题Part 1 Writing (30 minutes)Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write an essay based on the picture below. You should start your essay with a brief description of the picture and them comment on this kind of modern life. You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.Suppose a foreign friend of yours is coming to visit your hometown, what is the most interesting place you would like to take him/her to see and why?注意：请用黑色签字笔在答题卡1指定区域作答作文题，在试题册上的作答无效。
Part II Listening Comprehension (30minutes)Section ADirections: In this section, you will bear 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 questions there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B),C) and D), and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer sheet 1 with a single line through the center.注意：此部分试题请在答题卡1上作答1.A. See a doctor about her strained shoulder,B. Use a ladder to help her reach the tea.C. Replace the cupboard with a new one.D. Place the tea on lower shelf next time.2.A. At Mary johnson's.B. At a painter's studio.C. In an exhibition hall.D. Outside an art gallery.3. A. The teacher evaluated lacks teaching experience.B. She does not quite agree with what the man said.C. The man had better talk with the students himself.D. New students usually cannot offer a fair evaluation4. A. He helped Doris build up the furniture.B. Doris helped him arrange the furniture.C. Doris fixed up some of the bookshelves.D. He was good at assembling bookshelves.5. A. He doesn't get on with the others.B. He doesn't feel at ease m the firm.C. He has been taken for a fool.D. He has found a better position.6. A. They should finish the work as soon as possible.B. He will continue to work in the garden himself.C. He is tired of doing gardening on weekends.D. They can hire a gardener to do the work.7. A. The man has to get rid of the used furniture.B. The man's apartment is ready for rentC. The furniture is covered with lots of dust.D) The furniture the man bought is inexpensive.8. A. The man will give the mechanic a call.B. The woman is waiting for a call.C. The woman is doing some repairs.D. The man Knows the mechanic very well.Questions 9 to 11 are based on the conversation you just heard9. A. She had a job interview to attend.B. She was busy finishing her project.C. She had to attend an important meeting.D. She was in the middle of writing an essay.10. A. Accompany her roommate to the classroom.B. Hand in her roommate's application form.C. Submit her roommate's assignment.D. Help her roommate with her report.11. A. Where Dr. Ellis's office is located.B. When Dr. Ellis' leaves his office.C. Directions to the classroom building.D. Dr. Ellis's schedule for the afternoon.Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.12. A. He finds it rather stressful.B. He is thinking of quitting it.C. He can handle it quite well.D. He has to work extra hours.13. A. The 6:00 one.B. The 6:30 one.C. The 7:00 one.D. The 7:30 one.14.A. It is an awful waste of time.B. He finds it rather unbearable.C. The time on the train is enjoyable.D. It is something difficult to get used m.15. A. Reading newspapers.B. Chatting with friends.C. Listening to the daily news.D. Planning the day's work.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 marketed A), B),C) and D). Then marked the correspond letter on Answer sheet I with a single line through the centre.注意：此部分试题请在答题卡1上作答。
[英语四级作文]2015年6月英语四级作文真题及范文(word
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第一套：2015 年 6 月13 日英语四级考试已经结束，本次考试为多题多卷，整理了不同版本试题及参考答案，供考生参考，下面是英语四级考试图画作文：父母在孩子成长中的作用范文。
范文一As is graphically depicted in the cartoon, a young girl is talking with her mother. She says ironically, “Good news mom! I was accepted to the college of your choice!”Then, her mother smiles and seems content with this result. Apparently, the cartoon aims to reveal the fact that a majority of modern parents play an increasingly negative role in their children’s growth.第一段三句话，描写图中大体现象、细节描写对话内容和人物反应、揭示图画的目的。
There are several possible reasons accountable for this phenomenon（中心句）. To begin with, family in growing numbers has only one child; therefore, parents oftentimes focus all their attentions on that child and rt much pressure on him or her（原因一）. Moreover, numerous parents intend to realize their unfulfilled dreams by letting their children learn what they failed to learn and apply for the college by which they failed to be accepted, because they have become richer and they believe that they have the power to make what they wanted and want come true now（原因二）. For instance, my uncle used to be a poor man and his dream that one day he would become a violinist was broken because of lack of money. But he made a fortune by selling coals, and then forced his son, my younger brother to practice playing violin. My brother was a huge fan of sports, but now he has to play violin everyday unwillingly and ofter quarrels with their parents（举例：原来-然后-结局）.To sum up, it is unreasonable for parents to control their children’s life（总结句）. In order to help them grow happily and healthily, parents are supposed to communicate with their kids about what they are really interested in（建议一，目的句型）. Meanwhile, it is about time that parents let their kids make their own choices（建议二，“是时候”句型）. Only in these ways will children grow in a psychologically happy environment and realize their own dreams.范文二Parents’role in their children’s growthAs is prescribed in the picture, the girl told her mother, “Good news mom! I was accepted to the college of your choice.” We can infer that the mom chooses college for her child, but should the parents make such decision for their children? As far as I concerned, parents can give advice for their children instead of making decisions for them.Firstly, parents always want to give their children the best, however, they cannot completely understand their children’s interest and can’t sure what the most suitable is to their children. They just give their children what they consider the best, regardless of what their children want and what they like. So the best way to show your love is to respect children’s choice. Secondly, the children should responsible for their own life. Parents can company their children decades of years, but they cannot company their children’s whole life. Parents can give their children advice, but teach their children to be independent is more important in their growth.To sum up, parents can give their children。
2015年6月13日四级翻译、作文真题及参考答案
2015年6月13日大学英语四级短文翻译：中国介绍文章来源：文都教育2015年6月13日英语四级考试已经结束，本次考试为多题多卷，文都四六级考试网收集整理了不同版本试题及参考答案，供考生参考，下面是英语四级短文翻译：中国介绍。
题目：Part IV Translation (30 minutes) Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to translate a passage from Chinese into English. You should write your answer on Answer Sheet 2.中国是世界上最古老的文明之一。
构成现在世界基础的许多元素都起源于中国。
中国现在拥有世界上发展最快的经济，并经历着一次新的工业革命。
中国还启动了雄心勃勃的太空探索计划，其实包括到2020年建成一个太空站。
目前，中国是世界上最大的出口国之一，并正在吸引大量外国投资。
同时，它也在海外投资数十亿美元。
2011年，中国超越日本成为第二大经济体。
参考译文:China is one of the world's oldest civilizations. Many of the elements that make up the foundation of the modern world originated in China. Nowadays China has not only the world's fastest growing economy, but also is experiencing a new industrial revolution. China also launches an ambitious space exploration plan, actually including building a space station by 2020.At present, China is one of the world's largest exporters, and is attracting a large number of foreign investment. At the same time, it also invests billions of dollars abroad. In 2011, China had surpassed Japan to become the second-largest national economy.2015年6月大学英语四级翻译参考译文：中国来源：文都教育2015年6月大学英语四级考试刚刚结束，刚刚走出考场的同学们应该深有体会，今年的四级翻译完全在我们的预测范围之内，难度不大，都是一些基本的常见句型和表达。
2015年6月13日英语四级真题之《作文》最全
2015年6月13日的四六级已经落下帷幕，小编在这里为大家收集总结了今年四六级的答案分析，以方便大家对成绩之用，No pains,no gains!希望大家逢考必过！2015年6月13日英语四级作文真题（一）：参考范文1As is graphically depicted in the cartoon,modern life has been dominated bycomputers.No matter the young man is in the office,at home,andin his spare time,the only friend he has is a computer.Even whenhe sleeps,what is in his dream is still the computer.Apparently,the cartoon aims to reveal the fact that the computer has begun toplay a negative role in the modern life.The reasons whymodern people are tied up with computers are as follows.To beginwith,they have become increasingly busier in making money;therefore,they need a quick way to outlet their pressure andexhaustion and computer is their ideal companion.Moreover,computers can assist people to deal with complicated working stuff,make friends,and entertain themselves because they have becomegrowingly powerful and everything else is linked with them.Forinstance,two decades ago,computers were far from popular andpeople used them to to practice typing letters and do basic works.However,with the Internet becoming pervasive,computers haveintegrated music,films, shopping,and everything we like intotheir worlds.Now,when we power on the all-mighty computers,whatwe want is out there for us.To sum up,thislifestyle is absolutely imperfect.In order to lead a healthy life,we are supposed to do more exercises and expose ourselves to thetangible world. Meanwhile,it is about time that we powered thecomputer off and talked with our friends and familily face-to-face.Only in these ways will modern life become more beautiful for youand me.（learn and make friends Q154813854）参考范文2（科技与现代生活）This modern lifeAs is shown in the above picture,people sit in front of the computer all day and night,even in their dreams they’re still playing computer games.Suchthought-provoking phenomenon is,especially among young people,prevail in our modern life.It’s true that the computer has brought great convenience to our modern life.However,as is illustrated in the picture,the overuse of it may lead to several bad consequences.To begin with,there is evidence that long-term exposure to electromagnetic radiation emitted from computers may cause many health problems,like insomnia,headaches,and even cancer.In addition,when people immerse himself in the world of computer,they tend to pay less attention to the surroundings,and excessive use of the computer means much less chance of face-to-face interactions with people who populate their real lives.In conclusion,while computers have contribute a lot to making our life more convenient,we should use them appropriately.（learn and make friends Q154813854）参考范文3破题思路：第一段：描述漫画内容，引出文章主题：电脑的使用越来越广泛，使用的时间也越来越长。
2015年6月英语四级考试长篇阅读原文及答案
2015年6月大学英语四级考试长篇阅读原文及答案来源：文都教育2015年6月13日英语四级考试已经结束，本次考试为多题多卷，文都四六级考试网收集整理了不同版本试题及参考答案，供考生参考，下面是英语四级长篇阅读原文及答案。
Section BDirections:In this section,you are going to read a passage with ten statements attached to it. Each statement contains information given in one of the paragraphs.Identify the paragraph from which the information is derived.You may choose a paragraph more than once.Each paragraph is marked with a letter.Answer the questions by marking the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet2.Essay-Grading Software Offers Professors a Break[A]Imagine taking a college exam,and,instead of handing in a blue book and getting a grade from a professor a few weeks later,clicking the“send”button when you are done and receiving a grade back instantly,your essay scored by a software program.And then,instead of being done with that exam,imagine that the system would immediately let you rewrite the test to try to improve your grade.[B]EdX,the nonprofit enterprise founded by Harvard and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology(MIT)to offer courses on the Internet,has just introduced such a system and will make its automated(自动的)software available free on the Web to any institution that wants to use it.The software uses artificial intelligence to grade student essays and short written answers, freeing professors for other tasks.[C]The new service will bring the educational consortium(联盟)into a growing conflict over the role of automation in education.Although automated grading systems for multiple-choice and true-false tests are now widespread,the use of artificial intelligence technology to grade essay answers has not yet received widespread acceptance by educators and has many critics.[D]Anant Agarwal,an electrical engineer who is president of EdX,predicted that theinstant-grading software would be a useful teaching tool,enabling students to take tests and write essays over and over and improve the quality of their answers.He said the technology would offer distinct advantages over the traditional classroom system,where students often wait days or weeks for grades.“There is a huge value in leaning with instant feedback,”Dr.Agarwal said.“Students are telling us they learn much better with instant feedback.”[E]But skeptics（怀疑者）say the automated system is no match for live teachers.One longtime critic,Les Perelman,has drawn national attention several times for putting together nonsense essays that have fooled software grading programs into giving high marks.He has also been highly critical of studies claiming that the software compares well to human graders.[F]He is among a group of educators who last month began circulating a petition（呼吁）opposing automated assessment software.The group,which calls itself Professsionals Against Machine Scoring of Student Essays in High-Stakes Assessment,has collected nearly2,000signatures, including some from famous people like Noam Chomsky.[G]“Let’s face the realities of automatic essay scoring,”the group’s statement reads in part.“Computers cannot‘read’.They cannot measure the essentials of effective written communication: accuracy,reasoning,adequacy of evidence,good sense,ethical(伦理的)position,convincing argument,meaningful organization,and clarity,among others.”.[H]But EdX expects its software to be adopted widely by schools and universities.It offers free online classes from Harvard,MIT and the University of Californian-Berkeley;this fall,it will add classes from Wellesley,Georgetown and the University of Texas.In all,12universities participate in EdX,which offers certificates for course completion and has said that it plans to continue to expand next year,including adding international schools.[I]The EdX assessment tool requires human teachers,or graders,to first grade100essays or essay questions.The system then uses a variety of machine-learning techniques to train itself to be able to grade any number of essays or answers automatically and almost instantly.The software will assign a grade depending on the scoring system created by the teacher,whether it is a letter grade or numerical(数字的)rank.[J]EdX is not the first to use the automated assessment technology,which dates to earlycomputers in the1960s.There is now a range of companies offering commercial programs to grade written test answers,and four states—Louisiana,North Dakota,Utah and West Virginia—are using some form of the technology in secondary schools.A fifth,Indiana,has experimented with it.In some cases the software is used as a“second reader,”to check the reliability of the human graders.[K]But the growing influence of the EdX consortium to set standards is likely to give the technology a boost.On Tuesday,Stanford announced that is would work with EdX to develop a joint educational system that will make use of the automated assessment technology.[L]Two start-ups,Coursera and Udacity,recently founded by Stanford faculty members to create “massive open online courses,”or MOOCs,are also committed to automated assessment systems because of the value of instant feedback.“It allows students to get immediate feedback on their work,so that learning turns into a game,with students naturally gravitating(吸引)toward resubmitting the work until they get it right,”said Daphne Koller,a computer scientist and a founder of Coursera.[M]Last year the Hewlett Foundation,a grant-making organization set up by one of the Hewlett-Packard founders and his wife,sponsored two$100,000prizes aimed at improving software that grades essays and short answers.More than150teams entered each category.A winner of one of the Hewlett contests,Vik Paruchuri,was hired by EdX to help design its assessment software.[N]“One of our focuses is to help kids learn how to think critically,”said Victor Vuchic,a program officer at the Hewlett Foundation.“It’s probably impossible to do that with multiple-choice tests. The challenge is that this requires human graders,and so they cost a lot more and they take a lot more time.”[O]Mark D.Shermis,a professor at the University of Akron in Ohio,supervised the Hewlett Foundation’s contest on automated essay scoring and wrote a paper about the experiment.In his view,the technology—though imperfect—has a place in educational settings.[P]With increasingly large classes,it is impossible for most teachers to give students meaningful feedback on writing assignments,he said.Plus,he noted,critics of the technology have tended tocome from the nation’s best universities,where the level of teaching is much better than at most schools.[Q]“Often they come from very famous institutions where,in fact,they do a much better job of providing feedback than a machine ever could,”Dr.Shermis said.“There seems to be a lack of appreciation of what is actually going on in the real world.”注意：此部分试题请在答题卡2上作答。
2015年6月英语四级考试真题及答案(精编版)
2015年6月大学英语四级考试真题Part ⅢReading Comprehension ( 40 minutes)Section AQuestions 36 to 45 are based on the following passage.The U.S. Department of Education is making efforts to ensure that all students have equal access to a quality education. Today it is 36 the launch of the Excellent Educators for All Initiative. The initiative will help states and school districts support great educators for the students who need them most."All children are 37 to a high-quality education regardless of their race, zip code or family income. It is 38 important that we provide teachers and principals the support they need to help students reach their full 39 ," U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan said." Despite the excellent work and deep 40 of our nation's teachers and principals, students in high-poverty, high- minority schools are unfairly treated across our country. We have to do better. Local leaders and educators will 41 their own creative solutions, but we must work together to 42 our focus on how to better recruit, support and 43 effective teachers and principals for all students, especially the kids who need them most."Today's announcement is another important step forward in improving access to a quality education, a 44 of President Obama's year of action .Later today, Secretary Duncan will lead a roundtable discussion with principals and school teachers from across the country about the 45 of working in high-need schools and how to adopt promising practices for supporting great educators in these schools.A. AnnouncingB. beneficialC. challengesD. commitmentE. componentF. contestsG. criticallyH. developI. distributing J. enhance K. entitled L. potentialM. properly N. qualified O. retainSection 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.The Changes Facing Fast FoodA）Fast-food firms have to be a thick-skinned bunch. Health experts regularly criticize them severely for selling food that makes people fat. Critics even complain that McDonald's, whose logo symbolizes calorie excess, should not have been allowed to sponsor the World Cup. These are things fast-food firms have learnt to cope with. But not perhaps for much longer. The burger business faces more pressure from regulators at a time when it is already adapting strategies in response to shifts in the global economy.B) Fast food was once thought to be recession-proof. When consumers need to cut spending, the logic goes, cheap meals like Big Macs and Whoppers become even more attractive. Such "trading down” proved true for much of the latest recession, when fast-food companies picked up customers who could no longer afford to eat at casual restaurants. Traffic was boosted in America,the home of fast food, with discounts and promotions, such as $1 menus and cheap combination meals.C) As a result, fast-food chains have weathered the recession better than their more expensive competitors. In 2009 sales at full-service restaurants in America fell by more than 6% , but total sales remained about the same at fast-food chains. In some markets, such as Japan, France and Britain, total spending on fast food increased. Same-store sales in America at McDonald's, the world's largest fast-food company, did not decline throughout the downturn. Pan era Bread, an American fast-food chain known for its fresh ingredients, performed well, too, because it offers higher-quality food at lower prices than restaurants.D) But not all fast-food companies have been as fortunate. Many, such as Burger King, have seen sales fall. In a severe recession, while some people trade down to fast food, many others eat at home more frequently to save money. David Palmer, an analyst at UBS, a bank, says smaller fast- food chains in America, such as Jack in the Box and Carl's Jr., have been hit particularly hard in this downturn because they are competing with the global giant McDonald's, which increased spending on advertising by more than 7% last year as others cut back.E）Some fast-food companies also sacrificed their own profits by trying to give customers better value. During the recession companies set prices low, hoping that once they had tempted customers through the door they would be persuaded to order more expensive items. But in many cases that strategy did not work. Last year Burger King franchisees (特许经营人)sued (起诉)the company over its double-cheeseburger promotion, claiming it was unfair for them to be required to sell these for $1 when they cost$1.10 to make. In May a judge ruled in favor of Burger King. Nevertheless, the company may still be cursing its decision to promote cheap choices over more expensive ones because items on its "value menu" now account for around 20% of all sales, up from 12% last October.F）Analysts expect the fast-food industry to grow modestly this year. But the downturn is making companies rethink their strategies. Many are now introducing higher-priced items to entice (引诱)consumers away from $1 specials.KFC, a division of Yum! Brands, which also owns Taco Bell and Pizza Hut, has launched a chicken sandwich that costs around $5.And in May Burger King introduced barbecue (烧烤)pork ribs at $7 for eight.G）Companies are also trying to get customers to buy new and more items, including drinks. McDonald’s started selling better coffee as a challenge to Starbucks. Its " Mc Cafe" line now accounts for an estimated 6% of sales in America. Starbucks has sold rights to its Seattle's Best coffee brand to Burger King, which will start selling it later this year.H) As fast-food companies shift from "super size" to "more buys", they need to keep customer traffic high throughout the day. Many see breakfast as a big opportunity, and not just for fatty food. McDonald’s will start selling porridge (粥)in America next year. Breakfast has the potential to be very profitable, says Sara Senator of Bernstein, a research firm, because the margins can be high. Fast-food companies are also adding midday and late-night snacks, such as blended drinks and wraps. The idea is that by having a greater range of things on the menu, "we can sell to consumers products they want all day," says Rick Carlucci., the .chief financial officer of Yum ! Brands.I)But what about those growing waistlines? So far, fast-food firms have cleverly avoided government regulation. By providing healthy options, like salads and low-calorie sandwiches, they have at least given the impression of doing something about helping to fight obesity (肥胖症).These offerings are not necessarily loss-leaders, as they broaden the appeal of outlets to groups of diners that include some people who don't want to eat a burger. But customers cannot be forced to order salads instead of fries.J) In the future, simply offering a healthy option may not be good enough."Every packaged-food and restaurant company I know is concerned about regulation right now," says Mr. Palmer of UBS. America’s health-reform bill, which Congress passed this year, requires restaurant chains with 20 or more outlets to put the calorie-content of items they serve on the menu. A study by the National Bureau of Economic Research, which tracked the effects on Starbucks of a similar calorie-posting law in New York City in 2007, found that the average calorie-count per transaction fell 6% and revenue increased 3% at Starbucks stores where a Dunlin Donuts outlet was nearby--a sign, it is said, that menu-labeling could favor chains that have more healthy offerings.K) In order to avoid other legislation in America and elsewhere, fast-food companies will have to continue innovating (创新).Walt Riker of McDonald's claims the change it has made in its menu means it offers more healthy items than it did a few years ago."We probably sell more vegetables, more milk, more salads, more apples than any restaurant business in the world," he says. But the recent proposal by a county in California to ban McDonald's from including toys in its high-calorie” Happy Meals", because legislators believe it attracts children to unhealthy food, suggests there isa lot more left to do.46.Some people propose laws be made to stop McDonald's from attaching toys to its food specials for children.47. Fast-food fins may not be able to cope with pressures from food regulation in the near future.48. Burger King will start to sell Seattle's Best coffee to increase sales.49. Some fast-food firms provide healthy food to give the impression they are helping to tackle the obesity problem.50. During the recession, many customers turned to fast food to save money.51. Many people eat out less often to save money in times of recession.52. During the recession, Burger King's promotional strategy of offering low-priced items often proved ineffective.53. Fast-food restaurants can make a lot of money by selling breakfast.54. Many fast-food companies now expect to increase their revenue by introducing higher-priced items.55. A newly-passed law asks big fast-food chains to specify the calorie count of what they serve on the menu.Section CPassage OneQuestions 56 to 60 are based on the following passage.If you think a high-factor sunscreen (防晒霜)keeps you safe from harmful rays, you may be wrong. Research in this week's Nature shows that while factor 50 reduces the number of melanomas(黑瘤)and delays their occurrence, it can't prevent them. Melanomas are the most aggressive skin cancers. You have a higher risk if you have red or blond hair, fair skin, blue or green eyes, or sunburn easily, or if a close relative has had one. Melanomas are more common if you have periodic intense exposure to the sun. Other skin cancers are increasingly likely withlong-term exposure.There is continuing debate as to how effective sunscreen is in reducing melanomas the evidence is weaker than it is for preventing other types of skin cancer. A 2011 Australian study of 1,621 people found that people randomly selected to apply sunscreen daily had half the rate of melanomas of people who used cream as needed. A second study, comparing 1,167 people with melanomas to 1,101 who didn't have the cancer, found that using sunscreen routinely, alongside other protection such as hats, long sleeves or staying in the shade, did give some protection. This study said other forms of sun protection not sunscreen seemed most beneficial. The study relied on people remembering what they had done over each decade of their lives, so it's not entirely reliable. But it seems reasonable to think sunscreen gives people a false sense of security in the sun.Many people also don't use sunscreen properly applying insufficient amounts, failing to reapply after a couple of hours and staying in the sun too long. It is sunburn that is most worrying recent research shows five episodes of sunburn in the teenage years increases the risk of all skin cancers.The good news is that a combination of sunscreen and covering up can reduce melanoma rates, as shown by Australian figures from their slip-slop-slap campaign. So if there is a heat wave this summer, it would be best for us, too, to slip on a shirt, slop on (抹上)sunscreen and slap on a hat.56. What is people's common expectation of a high-factor sunscreen?A. It will delay the occurrence of skin cancer.B. It will protect them from sunburn.C. It will keep their skin smooth and fair.D. It will work for people of any skin color.57. What does the research in Nature say about a high-factor sunscreen?A. It is ineffective in preventing melanomas.B. It is ineffective in case of intense sunlight.C. It is ineffective with long-term exposure.D. It is ineffective for people with fair skin.58. What do we learn from the 2011 Australian study of 1,621 people?A. Sunscreen should be applied alongside other protection measures.B High-risk people benefit the most from the application of sunscreen.C. Irregular application of sunscreen does women more harm than good.D. Daily application of sunscreen helps reduce the incidence of melanomas.59. What does the author say about the second Australian study?A. It misleads people to rely on sunscreen for protection.B. It helps people to select the most effective sunscreen.C. It is not based on direct observation of the subjects.D. It confirms the results of the first Australian study.60. What does the author suggest to reduce melanoma rates?A. Using both covering up and sunscreen.B. Staying in the shade whenever possible.C. Using covering up instead of sunscreen.D. Applying the right amount of sunscreen.Passage TwoQuestions 61 to 65 are based on the following passage.Across the rich world, well-educated people increasingly work longer than the less-skilled.Some65% of American men aged 62 -74 with a professional degree are in the workforce, compared with32% of men with only a high-school certificate. This gap is part of a deepening divide between the well-educated well-off and the unskilled poor. Rapid technological advance has raised the incomes of the highly skilled while squeezing those of the unskilled. The consequences, for individuals and society, are profound.The world is facing an astonishing rise in the number of old people, and they will live longer than ever before. Over the next 20 years the global population of those aged 65 or more will almost double, from 600 million to 1.1 billion. The experience of the 20th century, when greater longevity (长寿)translated into more years in retirement rather than more years at work, has persuaded many observers that this shift will lead to slower economic growth, while the swelling ranks of pensioners will create government budget problems.But the notion of a sharp division between the working young and the idle old misses a new trend, the growing gap between the skilled and the unskilled. Employment rates are falling among younger unskilled people, whereas older skilled folk are working longer. The divide is most extreme in America, where well-educated baby-boomers (二战后生育高峰期出生的美国人)are putting off retirement while many less-skilled younger people have dropped out of the workforce.Policy is partly responsible. Many European governments have abandoned policies that used to encourage people to retire early. Rising life expectancy (预期寿命), combined with the replacement of generous defamed-benefit pension plans with less generous defined-contribution ones, means that even the better-off must work longer to have a comfortable retirement. But the changing nature of work also plays a big role. Pay has risen sharply for the highly educated, and those people continue to reap rich rewards into old age because these days the educated elderly are more productive than the preceding generation. Technological change may well reinforce that shift: the skills that complement computers, from management knowhow to creativity, do not necessarily decline with age.61. What is happening in the workforce in rich countries?A. Younger people are replacing the elderly.B. Well-educated people tend to work longer.C. Unemployment rates are rising year after year.D. People with no college degree do not easily find work.62. What has helped deepen the divide between the well-off and the poor?A. Longer life expectancies.B. A rapid technological advance.C. Profound changes in the workforce.D. A growing number of the well-educated.63. What do many observers predict in view of the experience of the 20th century?A. Economic growth will slow down.B Government budgets will increase.C. More people will try to pursue higher education.D. There will be more competition in the job market.64. What is the result of policy changes in European countries?A. Unskilled workers may choose to retire early.B. More people have to receive in-service training.C. Even wealthy people must work longer to live comfortably in retirement.D. People may be able to enjoy generous defined-benefits from pension plans.65. What is characteristic of work in the 21st century?A. Computers will do more complicated work.B. More will be taken by the educated young.C. Most jobs to be done will be the creative ones.D. Skills are highly valued regardless of age.Part ⅣTranslation ( 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.中国是世界上最古老的文明之一。
真题四级翻译
2016年6月版本一：乌镇乌镇是浙江的一座古老水镇，坐落在京杭大运河畔。
这是一处迷人的地方，有许多古桥、中式旅店和餐馆。
在过去一千年里，乌镇的水系和生活方式并未经历多少变化，是一座展现古文明的博物馆。
乌镇所有房屋都用石木建造。
数百年来，当地人沿着河边建起了住宅和集市。
无数宽敞美丽的庭院藏身于屋舍之间，游客们每到一处都会有惊喜的发现。
【参考译文】Wuzhen is an ancient water town in Zhejiang province, which is located in the Grand Canal of Bei-jing and Hangzhou. This is a charming place, having many ancient bridges, Chinese style hotels and restaurants. Over the past one thousand years, the water system and lifestyle of Wuzhen has not experienced many changes, which is a museum showing ancient civilizations. All the houses in Wuzhen are built of stone and wood. For hundreds of years, the local people built homes and fairs along the river. Countless beautiful and spacious courtyards lie among the houses, thus the tour-ists would have a pleasant surprise when coming to here.乌镇1.古老的水镇: water-town2.京杭大运河畔: by the bank of Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal3.迷人的: charming4.古桥、中式旅店和餐馆: ancient bridges, Chinese-style hotels and restaurants5.在过去一千年里: In the past one thousand years6.水系: water system7.生活方式: way of life8.展现古文明的博物馆: reflect the ancient civilization9.数百年来: For hundreds of years10.无数宽敞美丽的庭院: Countless beautiful spacious courtyards11.屋舍之间: among the houses12.惊喜的发现: have a surprise版本二：功夫功夫（Kung Fu）是中国武术（martial arts）的俗称。
2015年6月英语4级作文真题
2015年6月英语4级作文真题全文共10篇示例，供读者参考篇1Once upon a time, there was a big test called the "English Level 4 Test" in June 2015. And all the big brothers and sisters were studying really hard for it.First of all, they had to practice their listening skills. They listened to a person talking on the radio and tried to understand what he was saying. Sometimes it was hard because the person talked really fast! But they practiced every day until they got better.Next, they had to read a lot of articles and books to improve their reading skills. Some stories were funny, some were sad, but they learned a lot of new words and phrases from them. They even tried to write down the important parts so they could remember them later.Then came the writing part of the test. They had to write an essay about their favorite hobby or a memorable trip they took. Some wrote about playing soccer, others wrote about going tothe beach. They made sure to use good grammar and spelling so the teacher would be impressed.Finally, it was time for the speaking test. They had to talk about a topic for two minutes without stopping. Some talked about their family, others talked about their dreams for the future. They tried to speak clearly and confidently, even if they were a little nervous.After all the hard work and practice, the big brothers and sisters finally took the English Level 4 Test. They felt a little nervous but also excited to show off all they had learned. And after the test was over, they felt proud of themselves for trying their best.And that's the story of the big test in June 2015. The big brothers and sisters worked hard to improve their English skills and faced the challenge with courage. And no matter what the result was, they knew they had done their best. The end.篇2One day in June in the year 2015, I took the English Level 4 test. It was like super duper hard, like really really hard! But I was determined to pass it because I heard I could get a cool certificate if I did.The test had four parts: listening, reading, writing, and speaking. The listening part was the trickiest because the speakers talked so fast. I had to really concentrate to understand what they were saying. But I think I did okay because I practiced listening to English songs every day.The reading part was not as bad. I had to read some passages and answer questions about them. Some of the words were kinda hard, but I remembered to look for context clues to help me figure them out. Plus, I love reading so it wasn't too boring.The writing part was my favorite because I got to use my creativity. I had to write an essay about my favorite season and why I liked it. I chose summer because I love going to the beach and eating ice cream. I made sure to write neatly and use good grammar.The speaking part was the scariest for me. I had to talk to the examiner for a few minutes about a random topic. I was so nervous, but I tried to speak clearly and confidently. I talked about my pet dog and how much I loved playing with him. I think the examiner liked my story!After the test, I felt like a super smart and awesome student.I knew I did my best and that was all that mattered. I couldn'twait to get my results and show off my certificate to all my friends.And guess what? I passed the test with flying colors! I was so happy and proud of myself. Now I have a cool certificate to hang on my wall and brag to everyone about. I can't wait to take the Level 5 test next year and show off my English skills even more!So if you ever have to take the English Level 4 test, don't worry. Just study hard, stay focused, and believe in yourself. You can do it! And remember, never give up on your dreams, no matter how hard the test may seem.篇3As a small elementary school student, writing a 2000-word English essay might be a bit challenging for me. However, I will give it a try!The topic of the 2015 June English 4th level exam was about environmental protection. It is a very important topic because we all need to take care of our planet Earth. There are many things we can do to help protect the environment, such as recycling, using less plastic, and planting trees.One way we can help protect the environment is by recycling. We should always remember to put our trash in the right bins and separate recyclable items from non-recyclable ones. This way, we can reduce the amount of waste that goes into landfills and help save our planet.Another way we can help is by using less plastic. Plastic is harmful to the environment because it takes a long time to decompose and can pollute our oceans and harm animals. We should try to use reusable bags, bottles, and containers instead of single-use plastic ones.Planting trees is also important for the environment because trees help clean the air and provide habitat for animals. We should all try to plant trees whenever we can and take care of them so they can grow big and strong.In conclusion, environmental protection is a very important issue that we all need to care about. By recycling, using less plastic, and planting trees, we can all do our part to help protect our planet Earth. Let's work together to make the world a better place for future generations!篇4Oh my goodness! I gotta write a super long essay about the June 2015 English Level 4 exam! That's a lot of words to write, but I'm ready for the challenge! Here we go!The June 2015 English Level 4 exam was like, totally epic! We had to write an essay about a topic we chose from a list. I picked the one about my favorite season and talked all about how much I love summer. I wrote about going swimming, eating ice cream, and playing outside with my friends.Next, we had to read a passage and answer questions about it. The passage was all about dolphins and how smart they are. Did you know that dolphins can recognize themselves in a mirror? That's so cool!Then, we had to listen to a conversation and answer questions about it. It was between two friends talking about their plans for the weekend. They were going to a concert and a picnic. It sounded like so much fun!After that, we had to write a summary of a reading passage. The passage was about bees and how important they are for pollinating flowers. Bees are like little superheroes of the insect world!Finally, we had to write a short essay about our opinion on a statement. I chose the one about whether or not homework is necessary for students. I said that homework helps us practice what we learned in class and prepares us for tests. Plus, it gives us a chance to show our teachers what we know.Overall, the June 2015 English Level 4 exam was a challenge, but I think I did pretty well. I can't wait to see my score and find out if I passed. I'm crossing my fingers and hoping for the best!And that's my super long essay about the June 2015 English Level 4 exam. Phew! That was a lot of writing, but I had so much fun reliving the test. English is so cool!篇5Hello everyone! Today I'm going to talk about the 2015 June CET-4 writing topic. I hope you can follow along and maybe even learn a thing or two from my essay.The topic for the 2015 June CET-4 writing was about the impact of the internet on our lives. It asked us to discuss whether the internet has made our lives better or worse. This is a pretty interesting topic, don't you think?Well, in my opinion, the internet has definitely made our lives better in many ways. For example, we can easily connect with people from all over the world through social media and messaging apps. We can learn new things and find information quickly by searching online. We can even shop for things without ever leaving our homes!But, of course, there are also some negative aspects of the internet. For one thing, too much time spent online can be harmful to our health and social life. It's important to balance our online and offline activities. Also, there is a lot of false information and scams on the internet, so we need to be careful about what we believe and share.In conclusion, I believe that the internet has brought more benefits than drawbacks to our lives. As long as we use it wisely and responsibly, we can enjoy all the advantages it offers and minimize the negative effects. So, let's make the most of the internet while also being mindful of its potential dangers.That's all for now. I hope you enjoyed my essay and maybe even found it helpful for your own writing practice. Thanks for listening!篇6Hey guys, do you remember the English writing test we did in June 2015 for the Grade 4 exam? It was soooo tough! I had to write a super long essay, over 2000 words, about a topic they gave us. I was so nervous and stressed out, but I tried my best and managed to finish it!The topic they gave us was about climate change, which is a really important issue. I had to write about the causes of climate change, the impact it has on our planet, and what we can do to help stop it. It was a lot of information to cover, but I just kept writing and writing until I reached the word count.I talked about things like greenhouse gases, deforestation, and pollution as causes of climate change. I also mentioned how it affects animals, plants, and even us humans. It's scary to think about how our actions are causing so much damage to the Earth.But it's not all bad news! I also wrote about the things we can do to make a difference, like using less plastic, recycling more, and planting trees. Every little bit helps, right?In the end, I was so relieved to finally finish my essay. It was a real challenge, but I'm proud of myself for getting through it. I hope I did well on the test and that my writing will make a difference in raising awareness about climate change.Anyway, that's all for now. Let's keep working hard and doing our best in school. See you next time! Bye!篇7Hi guys, do you remember the English CET-4 exam in June 2015? It was super hard, right? We had to write a composition about a topic and I want to share with you what I wrote!The topic was about the importance of dreams. I think dreams are like magical powers that help us to set goals, stay motivated, and work hard to achieve them. Without dreams, life would be boring and meaningless.In my composition, I talked about my own dream of becoming a doctor. I explained how this dream drives me to study hard, help others, and never give up, even when things get tough. I also mentioned how dreams can bring people together and inspire them to make the world a better place.I used some fancy words and phrases to make my composition sound smart, like "aspiration", "ambition", and "pursue one's dreams". I also included some personal examples and stories to make it more interesting and relatable.Overall, I think my composition was pretty good. I hope I can get a good grade on the exam and make my dream of becoming a doctor come true. How about you guys? What did you write about in your composition? Let's share and learn from each other!That's all for now. Good luck to everyone on the exam! Let's all keep dreaming and working hard to make our dreams come true! Go, go, go!篇8Yo, what's up everyone! Today, I wanna share with you guys the English writing test I took in June 2015 for the Grade 4 exam. It was super tough, but I nailed it! Let me tell you all about it.So, the topic of the essay was about the importance of learning a second language. And boy, did I have a lot to say about that! I started off by talking about how useful it is to be able to speak another language, like how it can help you get a job or make new friends from different countries. I even mentioned how cool it is to watch movies in different languages without needing subtitles!Next, I talked about my own experience learning English. I shared how I used to struggle with it, but with practice anddedication, I was able to improve my skills. I also mentioned how learning a new language opens up so many opportunities for growth and personal development.I then went on to explain how learning a second language can help you become more open-minded and understanding of different cultures. It's like taking a journey to another world without leaving your own home! Plus, it's so awesome to be able to communicate with people from all over the globe.In the end, I wrapped up my essay by emphasizing the importance of learning a second language. I encouraged my classmates to never give up and keep practicing, because the benefits are endless. Who knows, maybe one day we'll all be fluent in multiple languages and have the whole world at our fingertips!Overall, I had a blast writing this essay and sharing my thoughts on the importance of learning a second language. It was a challenge, but I'm so proud of myself for pushing through and delivering a great piece of writing. Bring on the next English test – I'm ready for it! Peace out, y'all!篇9Oh wow, the 2015 June English Level 4 exam was like super hard, but I'm gonna tell you all about it in my own little kid way!First off, the exam had this big essay question about the importance of technology in our lives. Like, I totally think technology is super important because it helps us learn cool stuff, like how to play games and do research for school. But I also think we need to be careful and not spend too much time on our phones and stuff.Then there was this reading part where we had to answer questions about a story. It was about a kid who wanted to be an astronaut and go to space. I thought it was so cool because I want to be an astronaut too when I grow up!Next, there was a listening part where we had to hear a conversation between two people and answer questions about it. They were talking about going on a trip to Australia, which sounded so exciting! I wish I could go on a trip like that someday.Finally, there was a grammar and vocabulary section where we had to fill in the blanks with the right words. I had to really think hard for this part, but I think I did pretty good.Overall, the exam was tough but also kinda fun. I really hope I did well and can pass my English Level 4 test. I'll keep studyinghard and practicing my English skills so I can be even better next time. Go me! Yay!篇10Hey guys, guess what? I'm gonna tell you about the English CET-4 exam that happened in June 2015. It was super duper hard, but I tried my best to tackle it. Let me share my experience with you!First of all, the reading part was crazy tough. There were so many long passages and difficult vocabulary words. I had to read and reread some of the paragraphs just to understand what they were saying. But hey, practice makes perfect, right?Next up was the listening section. Oh boy, that was a challenge! The speakers talked so fast and the recordings were not crystal clear. I had to really concentrate to catch every word. Sometimes I missed a few details, but I didn't let it bring me down. I just kept on listening and doing my best.Then came the writing part. Writing essays is not my favorite thing to do, but I had to push myself to write a good one. The prompt was about technology and its impact on our lives. I tried to come up with some solid arguments and examples to supportmy points. It was a bit stressful, but I managed to finish it on time.Lastly, the grammar and vocabulary section. This one was a bit easier for me because I've been studying English for a while now. I had to fill in the blanks with the correct words and phrases, and choose the right answer among multiple choices. It was a good way to test my knowledge of English grammar and vocabulary.Overall, the CET-4 exam was challenging, but I felt proud of myself for giving it my all. It was a great learning experience and I know it will help me improve my English skills in the future. So, if you're preparing for the CET-4 exam, just remember to stay positive, study hard, and never give up. You got this!。
2015年6月英语四级考试真题及答案(精编版)
2015年6月大学英语四级考试真题Part ⅢReading Comprehension ( 40 minutes)Section AQuestions 36 to 45 are based on the following passage.The U。
S. Department of Education is making efforts to ensure that all students have equal access to a quality education。
Today it is 36 the launch of the Excellent Educators for All Initiative. The initiative will help states and school districts support great educators for the students who need them most。
"All children are 37 to a high—quality education regardless of their race，zip code or family income。
It is 38 important that we provide teachers and principals the support they need to help students reach their full 39 ，”U。
S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan said.”Despite the excellent work and deep 40 of our nation’s teachers and principals，students in high—poverty，high—minority schools are unfairly treated across our country。
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2015年6月13日大学英语四级短文翻译：中国介绍文章来源：文都教育2015年6月13日英语四级考试已经结束，本次考试为多题多卷，文都四六级考试网收集整理了不同版本试题及参考答案，供考生参考，下面是英语四级短文翻译：中国介绍。
题目：Part IV Translation (30 minutes) Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to translate a passage from Chinese into English. You should write your answer on Answer Sheet 2.中国是世界上最古老的文明之一。
构成现在世界基础的许多元素都起源于中国。
中国现在拥有世界上发展最快的经济，并经历着一次新的工业革命。
中国还启动了雄心勃勃的太空探索计划，其实包括到2020年建成一个太空站。
目前，中国是世界上最大的出口国之一，并正在吸引大量外国投资。
同时，它也在海外投资数十亿美元。
2011年，中国超越日本成为第二大经济体。
参考译文:China is one of the world's oldest civilizations. Many of the elements that make up the foundation of the modern world originated in China. Nowadays China has not only the world's fastest growing economy, but also is experiencing a new industrial revolution. China also launches an ambitious space exploration plan, actually including building a space station by 2020.At present, China is one of the world's largest exporters, and is attracting a large number of foreign investment. At the same time, it also invests billions of dollars abroad. In 2011, China had surpassed Japan to become the second-largest national economy.2015年6月大学英语四级翻译参考译文：中国来源：文都教育2015年6月大学英语四级考试刚刚结束，刚刚走出考场的同学们应该深有体会，今年的四级翻译完全在我们的预测范围之内，难度不大，都是一些基本的常见句型和表达。
文都教育专业英语老师第一时间给大家推送翻译参考答案，希望大家提早核对。
祝大家都能考出好成绩！2015年6月四级翻译原文：中国是世界上最古老的文明之一。
构成现在世界基础的许多元素都起源于中国。
中国现在拥有世界上发展最快的经济，并经历着一次新的工业革命。
中国还启动了雄心勃勃的太空探索计划，其实包括到2020年建成一个太空站。
目前，中国是世界上最大的出口国之一，并正在吸引大量外国投资。
同时，它也在海外投资数十亿美元。
2011年，中国超越日本成为第二大经济体。
2015年6月四级翻译参考答案（文都教育）：China is one of the world's oldest civilizations. Many elements which formed the basis of the modern world originated from China. Now, China has the world's fastest growing economy, experiencing a new industrial revolution. It also has launched an ambitious space exploration plan, including to build a space station by 2020. At present, China is one of the world's largest exporter, and is attracting a large number of foreign investment. At the same time, it also has invested billions of dollars abroad. In 2011, China overtook Japan and became the second largest economy.2015年6月13日英语四级翻译范文：中国介绍文章来源：文都教育题目：Part IV Translation (30 minutes) Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to translate a passage from Chinese into English. You should write your answer on Answer Sheet 2.中国是世界上最古老的文明之一。
构成现在世界基础的许多元素都起源于中国。
中国现在拥有世界上发展最快的经济，并经历着一次新的工业革命。
中国还启动了雄心勃勃的太空探索计划，其实包括到2020年建成一个太空站。
目前，中国是世界上最大的出口国之一，并正在吸引大量外国投资。
同时，它也在海外投资数十亿美元。
2011年，中国超越日本成为第二大经济体。
参考译文:China is one of the world's oldest civilizations. Many of the elements that make up the foundation of the modern world originated in China. Nowadays China has not only the world's fastest growing economy, but also is experiencing a new industrial revolution. China also launches an ambitious space exploration plan, actually including building a space station by 2020.At present, China is one of the world's largest exporters, and is attracting a large number of foreign investment. At the same time, it also invests billions of dollars abroad. In 2011, China had surpassedJapan to become the second-largest national economy.2015年6月英语四级考试图画作文范文：父母在孩子成长中的作用来源：文都教育2015年6月13日英语四级考试已经结束，本次考试为多题多卷，文都四六级考试网收集整理了不同版本试题及参考答案，供考生参考，下面是英语四级考试图画作文：父母在孩子成长中的作用范文。
题目：Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write an essay based on the picture below. You should start your essay with a brief description of the picture andc omment on parents’ role in their children’s growth. You should write at least 150words but no more than 180 words.“Go od news mom! I was accepted to the college of your choice.”参考范文：P arents’ role in their children’s growthAs is prescribed in the picture, the girl told her mother, “Go od news mom! I was accepted to the college of your choice.”We can infer that the mom chooses college for her child, but should the parents make such decision for their children? As far as I concerned, parents can give advice for their children instead of making decisions for them.Firstly, parents always want to give their children the best, however, they cannot completely understand their children’s interest and can’t sure what the most suitable is to their children. They just give their children what they consider the best, regardless of what their children want and what they like. So the best way to show your love is to respect children’s choice. Secondly, the children should responsible for their own life. Parents can company their children decades of years, but they cannot company their children’s whole life. Parents can give their children advice, but teach their children to be independent is more important in their growth.To sum up, parents can give their children advice, but they should respect their children’s choice. After all, children will grow up one day, and they must learn how to live independent and be responsible for their own life.2015年6月英语四级作文范文：父母在子女成长过程中的角色来源：文都教育As is clearly depicted in the above picture, a daughter tells his mother a piece of good news that she has been admitted to a university as her mother desires. There is no denial in saying that the cartoon leaves us such a deep impression that we can not help thinking over a question: What role should parents play in their children’s growth?From my point of view, during the process of a child’s growth, the role of parents is mainly listed as the following two aspects. On one hand, there is no doubt that parents are liable to take good care of their children. On the other hand, in children’s personal growth, parents ought to play a role as a person who helps children develop self-dependence, which carries more significant to children’s future life. In other words, parents should encourage their sons or daughters to be independent rather than reliant on others.To conclude, in children’s personal growth, parents are responsible to care for their children. However, considering that they will grow up and live their own life in some day, parents should enable their children to acquire the ability to be self-independent.译文：如上所示，一个女儿告诉她妈妈有一个好消息：她已经考上妈妈为她选择的大学了。