专四2023题型
2023年英语专四真题及详解答案解答
专四试题TEST FOR ENGLISH MAJORS ( -GRADE FOUR-TIME LIMIT: 135 MINPART I DICTATION [15 MIN]Listen to the following passage. Altogether the passage will be read to you four times. During the first reading, which will be done at normal speed, listen and try to understand the meaning. For the second and third readings, the passage will be read sentence by sentence, or phrase by phrase, with intervals of 15 seconds. The last reading will be done at normal speed again and during this time you should check your work. You will then be given 2 minutes to check through your work once more. Please write the whole passage on ANSWER SHEET ONE.Please write the whole passage on ANSWER SHEET ONE.PART II LISTENING COMPREHENSION [20 MIN]SECTION A CONVERSATIONSQuestions 1 to 3 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the conversation.1. The following details have been checked during the conversation EXCEPTA. number of travelers.B. number of tour days.C. flight details.D. room services.2. What is included in the price?A. Air tickets and local transport.B. Local transport and meals.C. Air tickets, local transport and breakfast.D. Air tickets, local transport and all meals.3. Which of the following statements is CORRECT?A. The traveler is reluctant to buy travel insurance.B. The traveler is ready to buy travel insurance.C. The traveler doesn't have to buy travel insurance.D. Travel insurance is not mentioned in the conversation.Questions 4 to 7 are based on the following conversation. At the end of'the conversation, you will be given 20 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the conversation.4. Which of the following details is CORRECT?A. Mark knows the exact number of airport buses.B. Mark knows the exact number of delegates' spouse.C. Mark doesn't know the exact number of delegates yet.D. Mark doesn't know the number of guest speakers.5. What does Linda want to know?A. The arrival time of guest speakers.B. The departure time of guest speakers.C. The type of transport for guest speakers.D. The number of guest speakers.6. How many performances have been planned tbr the conference?A. One.B. Two.C. Three.D. Not mentioned.7. Who will pay for the piano performance?A. Pan-Pacific Tours.B. Johnson & Sons Events.C. Conference delegates.D. An airline company.Questions 8 to 10 are based on the following conversation. At the end of'the conversation,you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now listen to the conversation.8. What is NOT missing in Mary's briefcase?A. Her cheque book.B. Her papers for work.C. Her laptop.D. Her appointment book.9. Where was Mary the whole morning?A. At the police station.B. At a meeting.C. In her client's office.D. In the restaurant.10. Why was Mary sure that the briefcase was hers in the end?A. The papers inside had the company's name.B. The briefcase was found in the restaurant.C. The restaurant manager telephoned James.D. The cheque book inside bore her name.SECTION B PASSAGESIn this section, you will hear several passages. Listen to the passages carefully and then answer the questions that follow.Questions 11 to 13 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage, yott will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the passage.11. We learn from the passage that about two-thirds of the courses are taught throughA. the School of Design and Visual Arts.B. the School of Social Work.C. the School of Business.D. the Arts and Sciences program.12.What is the cost of undergraduate tuition?A. Twenty thousand dollars.B. Thirty thousand dollars.C. Twenty-seven thousand dollars.D. Thirty-eight thousand dollars.13.International students can receive all the following types of financial assistance EXCEPTA. federal loans.B. private loans.C. scholarships.D. monthly payment plans.Questions 14 to 17 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage, you will be gven 20 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the passage.14. According to the passage, mothers in ____ spend more time looking after children.A. FranceB. AmericaC. DenmarkD. Australia15. Which of the following activities would Australian fathers traditionally participate in?A. Feeding and playing with children.B. Feeding and bathing children.C. Taking children to the park and to school.D. Taking children to watch sports events.16. According to the study, the "new man" likes toA. spend more time at work.B. spend more time with children.C. spend time drinking after work.D. spend time on his computer.17.It is suggested in the passage that the "new man" might be less acceptable inA. France.B. Britain.C. Australia.D. Denmark.Questions 18 to 20 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the passage.18.The services of the new partnership are provided mainly toA. mothers of infected babies.B. infected children and women.C. infected children in cities.D. infected women in cities.19.Which of the following details about Family Health International is INCORRECT?A. It is a nonprofit organization.B. It provides public health services.C. It carries out research on public health.D. It has worked in five countries till now.20.The example of Cambodia mainly showsA. the importance of government support.B. the importance of public education efforts.C. the progress the country has made so far.D. the methods used to fight AIDS.SECTION C NEWS BROADCASTIn this section, you will hear several news items. Listen to them carefully and then answer the questions that follow.Questions 21 and 22 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions. Now. listen to the news.21. According to the news, the victim wasA. a 17-year-old girl.B. a 15-year-old boy.C. a 23-year-old woman.D. an l 8-year-old man.22.We learn from the news that the suspects were arrestedA. one month later.B. two months later.C. immediately.D. two weeks later.Questions 23 and 24 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the news.23.The Iraqi par liament can vote on the security agreement only afterA. all parties have agreed on it.B. the US troops have pulled out.C. the cabinet has reviewed it.D. the lawmakers have returned from Mecca.24.According to the news, the US troops are expected to completely pull out byA. mid-.B. the end of .C. mid-.D. the end of .Questions 25 and 26 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will begiven 10 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the news.25.The following are involved in the operations to rescue the children in Honduras EXCEPTA. the police.B. the district attorney.C. the prison authorities.D. Institute of Childhood and Family.26. What punishment would parents face if they allowed their children to beg?A. To be imprisoned and fined.B. To have their children taken away.C. To be handed over to the authorities.D. None.Question 27 is based on the following news. At the end of the news item. you will be given 5seconds to answer the question. Now, listen to the news.27.What is the news item about?A. Coastlines in Italy.B. Public use of the beach.C. Swimming and bathing.D. Private bathing clubs.Question 28 is based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 5 seconds to answer the question. Now, listen to the news.28.Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the news?A. The airport was shut down for Friday.B. There was a road accident involving two buses.C. Local shops were closed earlier than usual.D. Bus service was stopped for Friday.Questions 29 and 30 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will begiven 10 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the news.29.How many people were rescued from the apartment building?A. 17.B. 24.C. 21.D. 41.30.Which of the following details in the news is CORRECT?A. The rescue operation involved many people.B. The cause of the explosions has been determined.C. Rescue efforts were stopped on Thursday.D. The explosions didn't destroy the building.PART III CLOZE [15 MIN]Decide which of the choices given below would best complete the passage it" inserted in thecorresponding blanks. Mark the best choice for each blank on ANSWER SHEET TWO.How men first learned to i nvent words is unknown; (31)____, the origin of language isa mystery. All we really know is that men, unlike animals, somehow invented certain(32)____ to express thoughts and feelings, actions and things, (33)____ they could communicate with each other; and that later they agreed (34)____ certain signs, called letters, which could be (35)____ to represent those sounds, and which could be (36)_____. Those sounds, whether spoken, (37)_____ written in letters, we call words.The power of words, then, lies in their (38)____ the things they bring up before our minds. Words become (39)____ with meaning for us by experience; (40)._____ the longer we live, the more certain words (41)_____ to us the happy and sad events of our past: and themore we (42)____, the more the number of words that mean something to us (43)____ Great writers are those who not only have great thoughts but also express these thoughts in words which appeal (44)____ to our minds and emotions. This (45)._____ and telling use of words is what we call (46)____ style. Above all, the real poet is a master of (47)____. He can convey his meaning in words which sing like music, and which (48)_____ their position and association can (49)____ men to tears. We should, therefore, learn to choose our words carefully and use them accurately, or they will (50)____ our speech or writing silly and vulgar.(31) A. in addition B. in other words C. in a word D. in summary(32) A. sounds B. gestures C. signs D. movements(33) A. such that B. as that C. so that D. in that(34) A. in B. with C. of D. upon(35) A. spelt B. combined C. written D copied(36) A. written down B. handed down C. remembered D. observed(37) A. and B. yet C. also D. or(38) A. functions B. associations C. roles D. links(39) A. filled B. full C. live D. active(40) A. but B. or C. yet D. and(41 ) A. reappear B. recall C. remember D. recollect(42) A. read and think B. read and recall C. read and learn D. read and recite(43) A. raises B. increases C. improves D. emerges(44) A. intensively B. extensively C. broadly D. powerfully(45) A. charming B. academic C. conventional D. common(46) A. written B. spoken C. literary D. dramatic(47) A. signs B. words C. style D. sound(48) A. in B. on C. over&n bsp; D. by(49) A. move B. engage C. make D. force(50) A. transform B. change C. make D. convertPART IV GRAMMAR & VOCABULARY [15 MIN]There are thirty sentences in this section. Beneath each sentence there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Choose one word or phrase that best completes the sentence. Mark your answers on ANSWER SHEET TWO.51. Which of the following italicized phrases indicates CAUSE?A. Why don't you do it for the sake of your friends?B. I wish I could write as well as you.C. For all his efforts, he didn't get an A.D. Her eyes were red from excessive reading.52. Nancy's gone to work but her car's still there. She ____ by bus.A. must have goneB. should have goneC. ought to have goneD. could have gone53. He feels that he is not yet ____ to travel abroad.A. too strongB. enough strongC. so strongD. strong enough54. After____ seemed an endless wait, it was his turn to enter the personnel manager's office.A. thatB. itC. whatD. there55. Fool ____ Jerry is, he could not have done such a thing.A. whoB. asC. likeD. that56. Which of the following sentences is INCORRECT?A. They each have two tickets.B. They cost twenty yuan each.C. Each they have bought the same book.D. They were given two magazines each.57. She seldom goes to the theatre, _____?A. doesn't sheB. does sheC. would sheD. wouldn't she58. Dr Johnson is head of the department, ____ an expert in translation.A. orB. eitherC. butD. and59. When one has good health, _____ should feel fortunate.A. youB. theyC. heD. we60. It is necessary that he ____ the assignment without delay.A. hand inB. hands inC. must hand inD. has to hand in61. In the sentence "It's no use waiting for her", the italicized phrase is)____.A. the objectB. an adverbialC. a complementD. the subject62. Which of the following sentences is INCORRECT?A. All his lectures are very interesting.B. Half their savings were gone.C. Many his friends came to the party.D. Both his sisters are nurses.63. Which of the following sentences has an object complement?A. The directors appointed John manager.B. I gave Mary a Christmas present.C. You have done Peter a favour.D. She is teaching children English.64. Which of the following words can NOT be used to complete "We've seen the film ____"?A. beforeB. recentlyC. latelyD. yet65. _____ should not become a serious disadvantage in life and work.A. To be not tallB. Not being tallC. Being not tallD. Not to be tall66. Due to personality _____, the two colleagues never got on well in work.A. contradictionB. conflictC. confrontationD. competition67. During the summer vacation, kids are often seen hanging _____ in the streets.A. aboutB. onC. overD. out68. There were 150 ____ at the international conference this summer.A. spectatorsB. viewersC. participantsD. onlookers69. School started on a ____ cold day in February.A. severeB. bitterC. suchD. frozen70. In the face of unexpected difficulties, he demonstrated a talent for quick, ____ action.A. determiningB. defensiveC. demandingD. decisive71. The team has been working overtime on the research project ____.A. latelyB.just nowC. lateD. long ago72. Because of the economic crisis, industrial output in the region remainedA. motionlessB. inactiveC. stagnantD. immobile73. The police had difficulty in ____ the fans fi'om rushing on to the stage to take photos with the singer.A. limitingB. restrainingC. confiningD. restricting74. Joan is in the dorm, putting the final ____ to her speech.A. detailsB. remarksC. commentsD. touches75. His_____ in gambling has eventually brought about his ruin.A. indulgenceB. habitC. actionD. engagement76. The teacher told the students to stay in the classroom and they did _____.A. absolutelyB. accidentallyC. accordinglyD. accurately77. You can actually see the deer at close range while driving through that area. The italicizedphrase means _____.A. clearlyB. very nearC. quicklyD. very hard78. He listened hard but still couldn't what they were talking about.A. make overB. make upC. make uponD. make out79. For the advertised position, the company offers a(n) salary and benefits package.A. generousB. plentifulC. abundantD. sufficient80. As there was no road, the travelers ____ up a rocky slope on their way back.A. ranB. hurriedC. scrambledD. crawledPART V READING COMPREHENSION [25 MIN]In this section there are four passages followed by questions or unfinished statements, each with four suggested answers marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that you think is the best answer. Mark your answers on ANSWER SHEET TWO.TEXT AWhat is the nature of the scientific attitude, the attitude of the man or woman who studies and applies physics, biology, chemistry, geology, engineering, medicine or any other science? We all know that science plays an important role in the societies in which we live. Many people believe, however, that our progress depends on two different aspects of science. The first of these is the application of the machines, products and systems of applied knowledge that scientists and technologists develop. Through technology, science improves the structure of society and helps man to gain increasing control over his environment.The second aspect is the application by all members of society of the special methods of thought and action that scientists use in their work.What are these special methods of thinking and acting? First of all, it seems that a successful scientist is full of curiosity - he wants to find out how and why the universe works. He usually directs his attention towards problems which he notices have no satisfactory explanation, and his curiosity makes him look for underlying relationships even if the data available seem to be unconnected. Moreover, he thinks he can improve the existing conditions and enjoys trying to solve the problems which this involves.He is a good observer, accurate, patient and objective and applies logical thought to the observations he makes. He utilizes the facts he observes to the fullest extent. For example, trained observers obtain a very large amount of information about a star mainly from the accurate analysis of the simple lines that appear in a spectrum.He is skeptical - he does not accept statements which are not based on the most complete evidence available - and therefore rejects authority as the sole basis for truth. Scientists always check statements and make experiments carefully and objectively to verify them.Furthermore, he is not only critical of the work of others, but also of his own, since he knows that man is the least reliable of scientific instruments and that a number of factors tend to disturb objective investigation.Lastly, he is highly imaginative since he often has to look for relationships in data which are not only complex but also frequently incomplete. Furthermore, he needs imagination if he wants to make hypotheses of how processes work and how events take place.These seem to be some of the ways in which a successful scientist or technologist thinks and acts.81. Many people believe that science helps society to progress throughA. applied knowledge.B. more than one aspect.C. technology only.D. the use of machines.82. Which of the following statements is INCORRECT about curiosity?A. It gives the scientist confidence and pleasure in work.B. It gives rise to interest in problems that are unexplained.C. It leads to efforts to investigate potential connections.D. It encourages the scientist to look for new ways of acting.83. According to the passage, a successful scientist would notA. easily believe in unchecked statements.B. easily criticize others' research work.C. always use his imagination in work.D. always use evidence from observation.84. What does the passage mainly discuss?A. Application of technology.B. Progress in modem society.C. Scientists' ways of thinking and acting.D. How to become a successful scientist.85. What is the author's attitude towards the topic?A. Critical.B. Objective.C. Biased.D. Unclear.TEXT BOver the past several decades, the U.S., Canada, and Europe have received a great deal of media and even research attention over unusual phenomena and unsolved mysteries. These include UFOs as well as sightings and encounters with "nonhuman creatures" such as Bigfoot and the Loch Ness monster. Only recently has Latin America begun to receive some attention as well. Although the mysteries of the Aztec, Mayan, and Inca civilizations have been known for centuries, now the public is also becoming aware of unusual, paranormal phenomena in countries such as Peru.The Nazca "lines" of Peru were discovered in the 1930s. These lines are deeply carved into a flat, stony plain, and form about 300 intricate pictures of animals such as birds, a monkey, and a lizard. Seen at ground level, the designs are a jumbled senseless mess. The images are so large that they can only be viewed at a height of 1,000 feet - meaning from an aircraft. Yet there were no aircraft in 300 B.C., when it is judged the designs were made. Nor were there then, or are there now, any nearby mountain ranges from which to view them. So how and why did the native people of Nazca create these marvelous designs? One answer appeared in 1969, when the German researcher and writer Erich von Daniken proposed that the lines were drawn by extraterrestrials as runways for their aircraft. The scientific community did not take long to scoffat and abandon von Daniken's theory. Over the years several other theories have been put forth, but none has been accepted by the scientificcommunity.Today there is a new and heightened interest in the Nazca lines. It is a direct result of the creation of the Internet. Currently there are over 60 sites dedicated to this mystery from Latin America's past, and even respected scientists have joined the discussion through e-mail and chat rooms.Will the Internet help explain these unsolved mysteries? Perhaps it is a step in the right direction.86. Which of the following statements is INCORRECT?A. Latin America has long received attention for unusual phenomena.B. Public attention is now directed towards countries like Peru.C. Public interest usually focuses on North America and Europe.D. Some ancient civilizations have unsolved mysteries.87. According to the passage, the Nazca lines were foundA. in mountains.B. in stones.C. on animals.D. on a plain.88. We can infer from the passage that the higher the lines are seen, the ____ the images they present.A. smallerB. largerC. clearerD. brighter89. There has been increasing interest in the Nazca lines mainly because ofA. the participation of scientists.B. the emergence of the lnternet.C. the birth of new theories.D. the interest in the Internet.90. The author is ____ about the role of the lnternet in solving mysteries.A. cautiousB. pessimisticC. uncertainD. optimisticTEXT CGraduation speeches are a bit like wedding toasts. A few are memorable. The rest tend to trigger such thoughts as, "Why did I wear such uncomfortable shoes?"But graduation speeches are less about the message than the messenger. Every year a few colleges and universities in the US attract attention because they've managed to book high-profile speakers. And, every year, the media report some of these speakers' wise remarks.Last month, the following words of wisdom were spread:"You really haven't completed the circle of success unless you can help somebody else move forward." (Oprah Winfrey, Duke University)."There is no way to stop change; change will come. Go out and give us a future worthy of the world we all wish to create together." (Hillary Clinton, New York University)."'This really is your moment. History is yours to bend." (Joe Biden, Wake Forest University).Of course, the real "get" of the graduation season was first lady Michelle Obama's appearance at the University of California, Merced. "Remember that you are blessed," she told the class of , "Remember that in exchange for those blessings, you must give something back... As advocate and activist Marian Wright Edelman says, 'Service is the rent we pay for living ... it is the true measure, the only measure of success'."Calls to service have a long, rich tradition in these speeches. However, it is possible for a graduation speech to go beyond cliche and say something truly compelling. The late writer David Foster Wallace's graduation speech at Kenyon College in Ohio talked about how to truly care about other people. It gained something of a cult after it was widelycirculated on the Internet. Apple Computer CEO Steve Jobs' address at Stanford University that year, in which he talked about death, is also considered one of the best in recent memory.But when you're sitting in the hot sun, fidgety and freaked out, do you really want to be lectured aboutthe big stuff?. Isn't that like trying to maintain a smile at your wedding reception while some relative gives a toast that amounts to "marriage is hard work"? You know he's right; you just don't want to think about it at that particular moment. In fact, as is the case in many major life moments, you can't really manage to think beyond the blisters your new shoes are causing.That may seem anticlimactic. But it also gets to the heart of one of life's greatest, saddest truths: that our most "memorable" occasions may elicit the fewest memories. It's probably not something most graduation speakers would say, but it's one of the first lessons of growing up.91. According to the passage, most graduation speeches tend to recall ____ memories.A. greatB. trivialC. unforgettableD. unimaginative92. "But graduation speeches are less about the message than the messenger" is explainedA. in the final paragraph.B. in the last but one paragraph.C. in the first paragraph.D. in the same paragraph.93. The graduation speeches mentioned in the passage are related to the following themes EXCEPTA. death.B. success.C. service.D. generosity.94. It is implied in the passage that at great moments people fail toA. remain clear-headed.B. keep good manners.C. remember others' words.D. recollect specific details.95. What is "one of the first lessons of growing up"?A. Attending a graduation ceremony.B. Listening to graduation speeches.C. Forgetting details of memorable events.D. Meeting high-profile graduation speakers.TEXT DCultural rules determine every aspect of food consumption. Who eats together defines social units. For example, in some societies, the nuclear family is the unit that regularly eats together. The anthropologist Mary Douglas has pointed out that, for the English, the kind of meal and the kind of food that is served relate to the kinds of social links between people who are eating together. She distinguishes between regular meals, Sunday meals when relatives may come, and cocktail parties for acquaintances. The food served symbolizes the occasion and reflects who is present. For example, only snacks are served at a cocktail party. It would be inappropriate to serve a steak or hamburgers. The distinctions among cocktails, regular meals, and special dinners mark the social boundaries between those guests who are invited for drinks, those who are invited to dinner, and those who come to a family meal. In this example, the type of food symbolizes the category of guest and with whom it is eaten.In some New Guinea societies, the nuclear family is not the unit that eats together. The men take their meals in a men's house, separately from their wives and children. Women prepare and eat their food in their own houses and take the husband's portion to the men's house. The women eat with their children in their own houses. This pattern is also widespread among Near Eastern societies.。
2023年英语专业四级考试真题及答案
2023年英语专业四级考试真题PART III CLOZE 【15 MIN】Decide which of the choices given below would best complete the passage if inserted in the corresponding blanks．Mark the best choice for each blank on Answer Sheet Two．The earthquake of 26th December 2023 resulted in one of the worst natural disasters in living memory．It was a (31) _____ underwater quake and occurred in the Indian Ocean．It (32) ____ coastlines，communities and brought death to many people．Why do earthquakes happen?The surface of the earth has not always looked as it does today；it is moving(33)____ (although very slowly)and has done so for billions of years．This is one(34)____ of earthquakes，when one section of the earth (tectonic plate)(35)____ another．Scientists can predict where but not(36)____ this might happen and the area between plates is called a fault line．On one fault line in Kobe，Japan in 1923 over 200,000 people were killed．(37)____，earthquakes do not alwayshappen on fault lines，(38)____ is why they are so dangerous and (39)____．Where do volcanoes happen?Volcanoes happen where the earth's(40)____ is thin：lava，dust and gases(41)____ from beneath the earth．They can rise into a huge cone shape like a mountain and erupt，(42)____ they can be soviolent(43)____ they just explode directly from the earth with no warning．There are 1511(44)'____' volcanoes in the world．This means that they may(45)____ be dangerous．In 1985 the Colombian volcano Nevado del Ruiz erupted．The lava melted a glacier and sent tones of mud(46)____ the town below．Twenty thousandpeople died．Natural disasters like volcanic eruptions are often unpredictable．We regularly do not know when they(47)____ pen，or (48)____ where they will happen．In the future，scientists may be able to watch and predict(49)____ before they happen．This could(50)____ many lives．31．A．massive B．significant C．great D．grand32．A．changed B．converted C．destroyed D．transformed33．A．frequently B．continuously C．regularly D．periodically34．A．source B．reason C．movement D．cause35．A．collides with B．confronts with C．meets with D．faces with36．A．how B．why C．when D．what37．A．Generally B．However C．Similarly D．Anyway38．A．that B．it C．this D．which39．A．unpredictable B．unaccountable C．inevitable D．irresistible40．A．surface B．appearance C．crust D．cover41．A．flowed out B．burst out C．1eaked out D．trickled out42．A．or B．and C．nor D．but43．A．like B．for C．as D．that44．A．living B．active C．alive D．live45．A．relatively B．hardly C．still D．gradually46．A．down B．on C．across D．beyond47．A．are to B．should C．must D．might48．A．else B．even C．though D．whether49．A．accidents B．incidents C．occasions D．events50．A．rescue B．save C．preserve D．shelterPART IV GRAMMAR ＆VOCABULARY 【15 MIN】There are thirty sentences in this section．Beneath each sentence there are four words, phrases or statements marked A，B, C and D．Choose one word, phrase or statement that best completes the sentence．Mark your answers on Answer Sheet Two．51．Which of the following sentences is INCORRECT?A．Twenty miles seems like a long walk to him．B．No one except his supporters agree with him．C．Neither Julia nor I were going to the party．D．Few students in my class are really lazy．52．Which of the following determiners(限定词)can be placed before both singular count nouns and plural count nouns?A．many a B．few C．such D．the next53．Which of the following reflexive pronouns(反身代词)is used as an appositive(同位语)?A，He promised himself rapid progress．B．The manager herself will interview Mary．C．I have nothing to say for myself．D．They quarreled themselves red in the face．54．My boss ordered that the legal documents ____ to him before lunch．A．be sent B．were sent C．were to be sent D．must be sent55．Which of the following sentences expresses WILLINGNESS?A．By now she will be eating dinner．B．I shall never do that again．C．My brother will help you with the luggage．D．You shall get a promotion．56．Which of the following sentences is INCORRECT?A．How strange feelings they are!B．How dare you speak to me like that!C．What noise they are making!D. What a mess we are in!57．which of the italicized parts functions as a subject? A．We never doubt that her brother is honest．B．The problem is not who will go but who will stay．C．You must give it back to whoever it belongs to。
2023年英语专业四级真题-(2)
TEST FOR ENGLISH MAJORS (2023) PART I DICTATION [15 MIN]Listen to the following passage. Altogether the passage will be read to you four times. During the first reading, which will be done at normal speed, listen and try to understand the meaning. For the second and third readings, the passage will be read sentence by sentence, or phrase by phrase, with intervals of 15 seconds. The last reading will be done at normal speed again and during this time you should check your work. You will then be given 2 minutes to check through your work once more. Please write the whole passage on ANSWER SHEET ONE.PART II LISTENING COMPREHENSION [20 MIN]In Sections A,B and C you will hear everything ONCE ONLY.Listen carefully and then answer the questions that follow. Mark the best answer to each question on Answer Sheet Two.SECTION A CONVERSATIONSIn this section you will hear several conversations. Listen to the conversations carefully and then answer the questions that follow.Questions l to 3 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the conversation.l. The Ethical Consumer Research Association will provide information to shoppers onA. product price.B. product quality.C. manufacturers.D. production methods.2．According to the conversation, an ethical shopper shouldA. ask for others’advice before buying things.B. consider the worth of something to be bought.C. postpone buying things whenever possible.D. search for things that are less costly.3．According to the conversation, ethical shoppers can be best described asA. shrewd.B. thrifty.C. extravagant.D. cautious.Questions 4 to 7 are based on the following conversation．At the end of the conversation, you will be given 20 seconds to answer the questions．Now,listen to the conversation．4. Which of the following statements is CORRECT about Mary?A. She is enjoying her language study.B. She is enjoying her management study.C. She is not feeling very well at the moment.D. She is not happy about her study pressure.5. What does Mary think of the course initially?A. It is useful.B. It is difficult.C. It is challenging.D. It is interesting.6. What is Mary’s problem of living in a family house?A. She dislikes the food she eats.B. She is unable to sleep well.C. She has no chance to make friends.D. She finds the rent high.7. Which of the following is Mr. Davies’advice?A. To tryto make more friends.B. To try to change accommodation.C. To spend more time on English.D. To stop attending language classes.Questions 8 to 10 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now,listen to the conversation.8．According to the conversation, the day is special becauseA. many people are surfing the net on that day.B. it is an anniversary of the internet.C. the net brought about no changes until that day.D. big changes will take place on that day.9. We learn from the conversation that peopleA. cannot Jive without the internet.B. cannot work without the internet.C. all use the internet to keep in touch.D. have varied opinions about internet use.10. At the end of the conversation. the speakers talk aboutA. the future of the internet.B. the type of office furniture.C. when changes will come.D. how people will use the internet.SECTION B PASSAGESIn this section, you will hear several passages. Listen to the passages carefully and then answer the questions that follow.Questions 11 to 13 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the passage.11．In order to open a bank account, you need to produce____in addition to your passport．A. a library cardB. a registration formC. a telephone billD. a receipt12. Which of the following might NOT be included in the‘utility bill’?A. Rent.B. Gas.C. Water.D. Telephone.13．According to the passage, what can one do in the post office?A. Getting contact details.B. Obtaining tax forms.C. Paying housing rents.D. Applying for loans.Questions 14 to 17 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage, you will be given 20 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the passage.14．According to the passage, ‘scheduling’means that youA. need to be efficient in work.B. plan your work properly.C. try to finish work ahead of time.D. know how to work in teams.15. According to the passage, one of the activities to relax could beA. protecting wild animals.B. spending time with your family.C. learning how to read efficiently.D. learning how to do gardening.16. One of the ways to reduce stress is toA. do better than anyone else.B. fulfill high ambitions in one's work.C. work and have reasonable aims.D. start with a relatively low aim.17．According to the passage, to reduce stress has something to do with the following EXCEPTA. one's position.B. one's interest.C. one's health.D. one's mood.Questions 18 to 20 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the passage.18．According to the passage, new words tend to come fromA. world politics.B. advances in science.C. areas of life.D. all the above.19. The passage explains the larger and richer vocabulary of English mainly from a viewpoint.A. historicalB. culturalC. commercialD. colonial20．According to the passage, which of the following statements best describes the English language?A. It is outdated in grammar.B. It accepts new words from science.C. It has begun taking in new words.D. It tends to embrace new words.SECTION C NEWS BROADCASTIn this section, you will hear several news items. Listen to them carefully and then answer the questions that follow.Questions 21 and 22 are based OH the following news．At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions．Now listen to the news．21. Where was the marble statue found?A. Out in the sea.B. Inside a bath house.C. On a cliff along the coast.D. On the coast outside Jerusalem.22. Which of the following best describes the condition of the statue?A. It was incomplete.B. It was recent artwork.C. It was fairly tall.D. It was in pieces.Questions 23 and 24 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item. you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the news.23. The rescue efforts concentrated mainly onA. the U. S. -Canada borderB. snow-stricken regions.C. highways.D. city streets.24．According to the news, the last group of people might have been stranded in their vehiclesfor more than ____ hours before being rescued.A. 24B. 25C. 40D. 48Questions 25 and 26 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the news.25．According to the 2023 anti-smoking restrictions, smoking was NOT allowed inA. offices.B. restaurants.C. bars.D. school playgrounds.26．According to the news, which of the following groups reacts negatively to the new law?A. Television producers.B. Hotel owners.C. Medical workers.D. Hospital management.Questions 27 and 28 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the news.27．According to the news, who first discovered the fraud?A. A client.B. A bank manager.C. The police.D. Bank headquarters.28. When did the bank employee hand himself in?A. A month before the fraud was discovered.B. A day before the fraud was discovered.C. A day after the police launched investigation.D. A month after he transferred the money.Question 29 is based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 5 seconds to answer the question. Now, listen to the news.29. What is this news item mainly about?A. How to open Hotmail accounts.B. How to retrieve missing e-mails.C. New e-mail service by Microsoft.D. Problems and complaints about e-mails.Question30 is based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 5 seconds to answer the question. Now, listen to the news.30．Compared with 2023, which of the following figures remained about the same in 2023?A. Number of tickets sold.B. Box office revenues.C. Attendance rate. D Number of cinemas.PART III CLOZE 【15 MIN】Decide which of the choices given below would best complete the passage if inserted in the corresponding blanks. Mark the best choice for each blank on Answer Sheet Two.The earthquake of 26th December 2023 resulted in one of the worst natural disasters in living memory．It was a (31) _____ underwater quake and occurred in the Indian Ocean．It (32) ____ coastlines, communities and brought death to many people．Why do earthquakes happen?The surface of the earth has not always looked as it does today；it is moving(33)____ (although very slowly)and has done so for billions of years. This is one(34)____ of earthquakes, when one section of the earth (tectonic plate)(35)____ another. Scientists can predict where butnot(36)____ this might happen and the area between plates is called a fault line. On one fault line in Kobe, Japan in 1923 over 200,000 people were killed. (37)____, earthquakes do not always happen on fault lines, (38)____ is why they are so dangerous and (39)____．Where do volcanoes happen?Volcanoes happen where the earth's(40)____ is thin: lava, dust and gases(41)____ from beneath the earth. They can rise into a huge cone shape like a mountain and erupt, (42)____ they can be so violent(43)____ they just explode directly from the earth with no warning. There are 1511(44)'____' volcanoes in the world. This means that they may(45)____ be dangerous. In 1985 the Colombian volcano Nevado del Ruiz erupted. The lava melted a glacier and sent tones of mud(46)____ the town below. Twenty thousand people died. Natural disasters like volcanic eruptions are often unpredictable. We regularly do not know when they(47)____ pen, or (48)____ where they will happen. In the future, scientists may be able to watch and predict(49)____ before they happen. This could(50)____ many lives.31. A. massive B. significant C. great D. grand32. A. changed B. converted C. destroyed D. transformed33. A. frequently B. continuously C. regularly D. periodically34. A. source B. reason C. movement D. cause35. A. collides with B. confronts with C. meets with D. faces with36. A. how B. why C. when D. what37. A. Generally B. However C. Similarly D. Anyway38. A. that B. it C. this D. which39. A. unpredictable B. unaccountable C. inevitable D. irresistible40. A. surface B. appearance C. crust D. cover41. A. flowed out B. burst out C. 1eaked out D. trickled out42. A. or B. and C. nor D. but43. A. like B. for C. as D. that44. A. living B. active C. alive D. live45. A. relatively B. hardly C. still D. gradually46. A. down B. on C. across D. beyond47. A. are to B. should C. must D. might48. A. else B. even C. though D. whether49. A. accidents B. incidents C. occasions D. events50. A. rescue B. save C. preserve D. shelterPART IV GRAMMAR ＆VOCABULARY 【15 MIN】There are thirty sentences in this section. Beneath each sentence there are four words, phrases or statements marked A, B, C and D. Choose one word, phrase or statement that best completes the sentence. Mark your answers on Answer Sheet Two.51. Which of the following sentences is INCORRECT?A. Twenty miles seems like a long walk to him.B. No one except his supporters agree with him.C. Neither Julia nor I were going to the party.D. Few students in my class are really lazy.52. Which of the following determiners(限定词)can be placed before both singular count nouns and plural count nouns?A. many aB. fewC. suchD. the next53. Which of the following reflexive pronouns(反身代词)is used as an appositive(同位语)?A, He promised himself rapid progress．B. The manager herself will interview Mary.C. I have nothing to say for myself.D. They quarreled themselves red in the face.54. My boss ordered that the legal documents ____ to him before lunch.A. be sentB. were sentC. were to be sentD. must be sent55. Which of the following sentences expresses WILLINGNESS?A. By now she will be eating dinner.B. I shall never do that again.C. My brother will help you with the luggage.D. You shall get a promotion.56. Which of the following sentences is INCORRECT?A. How strange feelings they are!B. How dare you speak to me like that!C. What noise they are making!D.What a mess we are in!57. which of the italicized parts functions as a subject?A. We never doubt that her brother is honest.B. The problem is not who will go but who will stay.C. You must give it back to whoever it belongs to。
2023年新版英语专四真题及答案
英语专业四级真题及答案III. 语言知识：11. ___B_____ combination of techniques authors use, all stories---from the briefest anecdotes to the longest novels ----have a plot.A. RegardingB. Whatever.C. In so far asD. No matter12. She followed the receptionist down a luxurious corridor to a closed door, ____B______ the women gave a quick knock before opening it..A. whereinB. on whichC. but whenD. then13. Ms Ennab is one of the first Palestinian ______C____ with seven years’ racing experience.A. woman driversB. women driverC. women driversD. woman driver14. “I wondered if I could have a word with you.”The past tense in the sentence refers to a __B___.A. past event for exact time referenceB. present event for tentativenessC. present event for uncertaintyD. past event for politeness15. “If I were you, I wouldn’t wait to propose to her.” The subjunctive mood in the sentence is used to ____D______.A. alleviate hostilityB. express unfavorable feelingsC. indicate uncertaintyD. make a suggestion16. “It’s a shame that the city official should have gone back on his word.” The modal auxiliary SHOULD express __B_____.A obligationB disappointmentC future in the past D. tentativeness17. Timothy Ray Brown, the first man cured of HIV, initially opted against the stem cell transplantation that _____D______ history.A. could have later madeB. should have made laterC. might make laterD. would later make18. Some Martian rock structures look strikingly like structures on Earth that are known ___C___by microbes.A. having been createdB. being createdC. to have been createdD. to be created19. At that moment, with the crowd watching me, I was not afraid in the ordinary sense, as ______ if I ____A_______alone.A. would have been …had beenB. should be … had beenC. could be … wereD. might have been… were20. You must fire __C____ incompetent assistant of yoursA. theB. anC. thatD. whichever21. Some narratives seem more like plays, heavy with dialogue by which writers allow their __A___to reveal themselves.A. charactersB. characteristicsC. charisma D characterizations22. If you intend to melt the snow for drinking water, you can ___D_____ extra purity by running it through a coffee filter.A. assureB. insureC. reassureD. ensure23. The daisy-like flowers of chamomile have been used for centuries to ___B____anxiety and insomnia.A. declineB. relieve C quench D suppress24. Despite concern about the disappearance of the album in popular music, delivered a great crop of album ___C_______.A. publications B appearances C. releases D. presentations25. The party’s reduced vote in the general election was ___C______of lack of support for its policies.A. revealingB. confirmingC. indicativeD. evident26. He closed his eyes and held the two versions of La Mappa to his mind’s __B______ to analyzetheir differences.A. vision B eye C. view D. sight27. Twelve pupils were killed and five ___A_____injured after gunmen attacked the school during lunchtime.A. criticallyB. enormouslyC. greatlyD. hard28. A 15-year-old girl has been arrested ___C_____ accusations of using Instagram to anonymously threaten her high-school.A. overB. withC. onD. for29. It was reported that a 73-year-old man died on an Etihad flight __D______to Germany from Abu Dhabi.A. boundedB. bindedC. boundaryD. bound30. It’s ____B_____ the case in the region; a story always sounds clear enough at a distanced, but the nearer you get to the scene of events the vaguer it becomes.A. unchangeablyB. invariablyC. unalterablyD. immovablyIV. 完形填空：A. alwaysB. barelyC. demiseD. emergenceE. gainedF. implicationsG. leafH. lostI. naturallyJ. objectK. oneL. onlineM. risingN. singleO. valueMILLIONS of people now rent their movies the Netflix way. They fill out a wish list from the 50,000 titles on the company's Web site and receive the first few DVD's in the mail; when they mail each one back, the next one on the list is sent. The Netflix model has been exhaustively analyzed for its disruptive, new-economy（31）implications. What will it mean for video stores like Blockbuster, which has, in fact, started a similar service? What will it mean for movie studios and theaters? What does it show about "long tail" businesses -- ones that combine many niche markets, like those for Dutch movies or classic musicals, into a (32)single large audience? But one othermajor implication has (33)barely been mentioned: what this and similar Internet-based businesses mean for that stalwart of the old economy, the United States Postal Service.Every day, some two million Netflix envelopes come and go as first-class mail. They are joined by millions of other shipments from（34）online pharmacies, eBay vendors, and other businesses that did not exist before the Internet.The（35）demise of "snail mail" in the age of instant electronic communication has been predicted at least as often as the coming of the paperless office. But the consumption of paper keeps （36）rising. It has roughly doubled since 1980. On average, an American household receives twice as many pieces of mail a day as it did in the 1970's.The harmful side of the Internet's impact is obvious but statistically less important than many would guess. People (37) naturally write fewer letters when they can send e-mail messages. To (38) leaf through a box of old paper correspondence is to know what has been _(39) lost i n this shift: the pretty stamps, the varying look and feel of handwritten and typed correspondence, the tangible (40) object that was once in the sender's hands.V. Reading comprehensionSection APassage one（1）When I was a young girl living in Ireland, I was always pleased when it rained, because that meant I could go treasure hunting. What’s the connection between a wet day and a search for buried treasure? Well, it’s quite simple. Ireland, as some of you may already know, is the home of Leprechauns – little men who possess magic powers and, perhaps more interestingly, pots of gold. （2）Now, although Leprechauns are interesting characters, I have to admit that I was more intrigued by the stories of their treasure hoard. This, as all of Ireland knows, they hide at the end of the rainbow. Leprechauns can be fearsome folk but if you can discover the end of the rainbow,they have to unwillingly surrender their gold to you. So whenever it rained, I would look up in the sky and follow the curve of the rainbow to see where it ended. I never did unearth any treasure, but I did spend many happy, showery days dreaming of what I could do with the fortune if I found it.（3）As I got older, and started working, rainy days came to be just another nuisance and my childhood dreams of finding treasure faded. But for some people the dream of striking it lucky never fades, and for a fortunate few, the dream even comes true! Such is the case of Mel Fisher. His dream of finding treasure also began in childhood, while reading the great literature classics “Treasure Island” and “Moby Dick”. However, unlike myself, he chased his dream and in the end managed to become one of the most famous professional treasure hunters of all time, and for good reason. In 1985, he fished up the priceless cargo of the sunken Spanish ship Atocha, which netted him an incredible $400 million dollars!（4）After the ship sank in 1622 off the coast of Florida, its murky waters became a treasure trove of pre cious stones, gold bars and silver coins known as “pieces of eight”. The aptly-named Fisher, who ran a commercial salvaging operation, had been trying to locate the underwater treasure for over 16 years when he finally hit the jackpot! His dreams had come true but finding and keeping the treasure wasn’t all plain sailing. After battling with hostile conditions at sea, Fisher then had to battle in the courts. In fact, the State of Florida took Fisher to court over ownership of the find and the Federal government soon followed suit. After more than 200 hearings, Fisher agreed to donate 20% of his yearly findings for public display, and so now there is a museum in Florida which displays hundreds of the objects which were salvaged from the Atocha.（5）This true story seems like a modern-day fairytale: a man pursues his dream through adversity and in the end, he triumphs over the difficulties - they all live happily ever after, right? Well, not exactly. Archaeologists object to the fact that with commercial salvaging operations likeFisher’s, the objects are sold and dispersed and UNESCO are worried about protecting our underwater heritage from what it describes as “pillaging”.（6）The counter-argument is that in professional, well-run operations such as Fisher’s, ea ch piece is accurately and minutely recorded and that it is this information which is more important than the actual object, and that such operations help increase our wealth of archaeological knowledge. Indeed, as in Fisher’s case, they make history more accessible to people through museum donations and information on web sites.（7）The distinction of whether these treasure hunters are salvaging or pillaging our underwater heritage may not be clear, but what is clear is that treasure hunting is not just inn ocent child’s play anymore but profitable big business. I have learnt that the end of the rainbow is beyond my reach, but in consolation, with just a click of the mouse, I too can have a share in the riches that the Atocha has revealed. As Friedrich Nietzsche so wisely said: “Our treasure lies in the beehive of our knowledge.”41. In Para.4, the phrase “hit the jackpot” means ______according to the text.A. discovered the jackpot.B. found the treasureC. broke one of the objectsD. ran a salvaging operation42. It can be concluded from Paras. 5 and 6 that _________.A. people hold entirely different views on the issueB. UNESCO’s view is different from archaeologists’C. all salvaging operations should be prohibitedD. attention should be paid to the find’s educational value43. How did the author feel about the treasure from the Atocha (Para. 7)?A. She was unconcerned about where the treasure came fromB. She was sad that she was unable to discover and salvage treasure.C. She was angry that treasure hunters were pillaging heritage.D. She was glad that people can have a chance to see the treasure.Passage two（1）PAUL was dissatisfied with himself and with everything. The deepest of his love belonged to his mother. When he felt he had hurt her, or wounded his love for her, he could not bear it. Now it was spring, and there was battle between him and Miriam. This year he had a good deal against her. She was vaguely aware of it. The old feeling that she was to be a sacrifice to this love, which she had had when she prayed, was mingled in all her emotions. She did not at the bottom believe she ever would have him. She did not believe in herself primarily: doubted whether she could ever be what he would demand of her. Certainly she never saw herself living happily through a lifetime with him. She saw tragedy, sorrow, and sacrifice ahead. And in sacrifice she was proud, in renunciation she was strong, for she did not trust herself to support everyday life. She was prepared for the big things and the deep things, like tragedy. It was the sufficiency of the small day-life she could not trust.（2）The Easter holidays began happily. Paul was his own frank self. Yet she felt it would go wrong. On the Sunday afternoon she stood at her bedroom window, looking across at the oak-trees of the wood, in whose branches a twilight was tangled, below the bright sky of the afternoon. Grey-green rosettes of honeysuckle leaves hung before the window, some already, she fancied, showing bud. It was spring, which she loved and dreaded.（3）Hearing the clack of the gate she stood in suspense. It was a bright grey day. Paul came into the yard with his bicycle, which glittered as he walked. Usually he rang his bell and laughed towards the house. To-day he walked with shut lips and cold, cruel bearing, that had something ofa slouch and a sneer in it. She knew him well by now, and could tell from that keen-looking, aloof young body of his what was happening inside him. There was a cold correctness in the way he put his bicycle in its place, that made her heart sink.（4）She came downstairs nervously. She was wearing a new net blouse that she thought became her. It had a high collar with a tiny ruff, making her, she thought, look wonderfully a woman, and dignified. At twenty she was full-breasted and luxuriously formed. Her face was still like a soft rich mask, unchangeable. But her eyes, once lifted, were wonderful. She was afraid of him. He would notice her new blouse.（5）He, being in a hard, ironical mood, was entertaining the family to a description of a service given in the Primitive Methodist Chapel. He sat at the head of the table, his mobile face, with the eyes that could be so beautiful, shining with tenderness or dancing with laughter, now taking on one expression and then another, in imitation of various people he was mocking. His mockery always hurt her; it was too near the reality. He was too clever and cruel. She felt that when his eyes were like this, hard with mocking hate, he would spare neither himself nor anybody else. But Mrs. Leivers was wiping her eyes with laughter, and Mr. Leivers, just awake from his Sunday nap, was rubbing his head in amusement. The three brothers sat with ruffled, sleepy appearance in their shirt-sleeves, giving a guffaw from time to time. The whole family loved a "take-off" more than anything.44. It can be learned from the beginning that Mariam’s attitude toward love between her and Paul is ________.A. indifferentB. desperateC. pessimisticD. ambiguous45. The narration in Para. 3 tells us that Miriam had all the following feelings except _______.A.delightB. expectationC. uncertaintyD. forebearing46. Which of the following statements is correct about the family’s response to Paul’s mockery?A. Only the parents found it entertaining.B. Every member except Marriam was amusedC. The brothers found it hard to appreciate.D. Mariam also thought it was amusingPassage three（1）I’ve written this article and you’re reading it. So we are members of the same club. We’re both literate – we can read and write. And we both probably feel that literacy is essential to our lives. But millions of people all over the world are illiterate. Even in industrialised western countries, such as the UK and the USA, approximately 20% of the population have 'low literacy levels'. But what exactly does that mean?（2）My parents both left school at 14. They could read and write, but except for a quick look at the daily newspaper, reading and writing didn't play a big part in their lives. There were very few books in the house. My mother was amazed because the woman who lived next door always wrote a list of what she needed before she went to the supermarket. Why couldn't she remember? We laughed about that for weeks. Our family didn't write lists! And when I was only 14 years old my father gave me an important letter that he'd written to the bank and asked me to check it for grammar and spelling mistakes. And there were quite a lot. He never usually wrote letters or postcards or even Christmas cards. So when he had to write he wasn't comfortable or confident. Does that mean that my father had a 'low level of literacy'? I don't think so.（3）There are lots of different definitions of literacy. Some experts define it as having the reading and writing skills that you need to be independent in your everyday life. So, for example, if you can read instructions, write a cheque, fill in a form, –anything that you need to do in everyday life – then you are 'functionally literate'.（4）Other people say that you are illiterate if you think that you are illiterate. In other words, if you feel that you can't read or write as well as you would like to.（5）If you live in a society where most people are literate then you will feel ashamed orembarrassed and avoid situations in which you have to read or write. The father of a friend of mine finally admitted to his family that he couldn't read when he was 45 years old. He bought the newspaper every day and pretended to read it - and believe it or not, his family had no idea.（6）We often forget that writing is a recent invention. Many years ago, the word 'literate' meant being able to communicate well in speaking, in other words what we now call 'articulate'. Story telling was an important activity in the past and still is today in some societies. Reading was often a co-operative activity – someone would read aloud to a group, often from a religious text such as the Koran or the Bible.（7）Only a hundred years ago, in the United States, you were considered to be literate if you could sign your name to a piece of paper. It was an important skill. You were not allowed to vote if you couldn't sign the voting register, so literacy was connected with political rights, and many people were excluded from the democratic process.（8）Nowadays we see reading and writing as being connected, but that wasn't so in the past. Many people could read, but not write. Writing was a skilled profession. If you needed something written then you paid an expert to write it for you.（9）And of course, rich and important people have always employed people to write things for them. Important company bosses dictated letters to their secretaries or personal assistants. And now with new computer software you can dictate directly to your computer.（10）Being illiterate can have a big effect on people's lives. For example, a study in the UK showed that people who write and spell badly are seen as careless, immature and unreliable, and often unintelligent. So it is more difficult for them to find jobs, even when reading and writing are not necessary for the work.（11）World-wide statistics show that literacy problems are associated with poverty and a lack of political power. More women than men are illiterate. Illiterate people have worse health, bigger families and are more likely to go to prison. So literacy campaigns must be a good thing. But don'tforget that an illiterate person, or someone with a low level of literacy, isn't necessarily stupid or ignorant – and may not be unhappy at all. Knowledge and wisdom isn't only found in writing.47. Why does the author give two examples in Para 2?A. To show that literacy is interpreted in different ways.B. To show that Father was more literate than Mother.C. To indicate how important reading and writing are.D. To compare the level of literacy between neighbours.48. According to the author, the following are some of the defining features of literacy EXCETT________.A. psyhchologicalB. functionalC. socialD. independent49. Which of the following statements about reading and writing is CORRECT?A. Reading and writing have always been regarded as equally difficult.B. People had to read and write well in order to be allowed to vote.C. Reading often requires more immediate interaction than writing.D. Reading and writing have always been viewed as being connected.50. What do the last two paragraphs mainly focus on ?A. Effects of illiteracy and employment problems.B. Effects of illiteracy and associated problems.C. Effects of illiteracy on one’s personality development.D. Effects of illiteracy on women’s career development.Section B. Short answer questions. (Answer each question with no more than ten words)Passage one.51. what does This in Para. 2 refer to?It refers to the treasure hoard of Leprechauns.52. Why did Fisher have to battle in the courts after he found the treasure (Para. 4)?Because he was sued over ownership of the treasure.Passage two.53.Why did Mariam wear a new net blouse on Sunday afternoon?Because she wanted to attract Paul’s attention.54. What is the meaning of the sentence “…he would spare neither himself nor anybody else” in Para. 5?Everyone, including himself, would become the targets of his mockery.Passage three.55. Explain the meaning of the last sentence of Para. 11 according to the context.Illiterate people may also have knowledge and wisdom.。
2023专四答案 (3)
2023专四答案一、听力理解第一篇题目：Why does the man want to change his major?答案：Because he is not enjoying his major and wants to pursue a different field.解析：在听力中，男人提到了他正在学习的专业不是他喜欢的，并想追求另一个领域。
因此，他想要改变他的专业。
第二篇题目：What does the woman suggest the man do?答案：The woman suggests the man take a break from work and go on a trip.解析：听力中，女人建议男人休息一下，去旅行一番。
因此，她建议男人休息一段时间，并去旅行。
第三篇题目：What does the professor think about the new textbook?答案：The professor thinks the new textbook is too complicated and not suitable for the course.解析：教授认为新教材过于复杂，不适合这门课程。
因此，教授认为新教材太复杂，不适合这门课程。
二、阅读理解第一篇标题：The Benefits of Planting Trees正文：植树的好处是很多的。
首先，树木能够吸收二氧化碳并释放氧气，帮助净化空气。
此外，树木还能防止土壤侵蚀，改善水源质量，并提供遮荫和凉爽的环境。
此外，树木对于野生动物和鸟类的栖息也是至关重要的。
总之，植树对于我们的环境和生态系统有着很多积极的影响。
第二篇标题：The Impact of Plastic Waste on the Environment正文：塑料废物对环境的影响是巨大的。
大量的塑料垃圾会进入海洋，对海洋生物造成严重威胁。
此外，塑料废物需要很长时间才能分解，使得垃圾的处理变得非常困难。
2023英语专四听力题型解析
2023英语专四听力题型解析听力部分是英语专业四级考试（TEM-4）中的一个重要组成部分，占总分值的30%。
这部分主要考察考生的英语听力理解能力，包括短文听力理解、新闻听力理解、对话听力理解、听写填空、听力词汇辨析和听力语法与结构六个部分。
以下是对这些题型的解析：一、短文听力理解短文听力理解部分要求考生听取一篇1000字以内的英语短文，了解文章主旨、重要细节和推理能力。
短文可能会涉及多种文体，如叙述文、说明文、议论文等，考生需要注意不同文体的特点和听力技巧。
在听录音时，考生需要注意关键词和句子，尤其是文章开头和结尾的句子，这些句子通常会给出文章的主旨大意。
另外，考生还需要注意说话人的语气和语调，这些都可以帮助考生理解文章的意思。
二、新闻听力理解新闻听力理解部分要求考生听取一篇200词以内的英语新闻，了解新闻主题、重要细节和推理能力。
新闻听力通常会包括国际新闻、国内新闻、经济新闻、娱乐新闻等多种类型。
考生需要注意抓住关键词和句子，尤其是新闻导语中的信息，这些信息可以帮助考生快速理解新闻的主题和重要细节。
另外，考生还需要注意新闻中的数字、专有名词和地名等特殊词汇。
三、对话听力理解对话听力理解部分要求考生听取一段对话，根据对话内容判断对话发生的场景、时间、地点、人物等基本信息，并理解对话中的重要细节和推理能力。
对话通常会涉及日常生活、工作、学习等方面的场景，考生需要了解不同场景的特点和听力技巧。
在听录音时，考生需要注意对话中的关键词和句子，尤其是对话中的转折词和语气词。
另外，考生还需要注意对话中的数字、时间等特殊信息。
四、听写填空听写填空部分要求考生听取一段100词以内的英语短文，在听到短文后需要在规定时间内完成填空任务。
这部分主要考察考生的听力记忆能力和词汇拼写能力。
在听录音时，考生需要注意短文中的关键词和句子，尤其是短文中出现的名词、动词和形容词等实义词。
另外，考生还需要注意短文中的特殊语法结构，如从句、倒装句等。
2023英语专四真题 (2)
2023年英语专四真题IntroductionThe English Level Test for Professional IV (commonly known as the English Specialist Level Test IV or 英语专四) is a standardized English examination conducted in China. It is designed to assess the English language proficiency of non-English major students at an advanced level, typically after they have completed four years of English learning.In this document, we will analyze and provide a sample of the 2023 English Specialist Level Test IV exam, exploring the format, structure, and content. This will give you a better understanding of what to expect and how to prepare for this important exam.Format of the ExamThe English Specialist Level Test IV consists of three main sections: listening comprehension, reading comprehension, and writing. The total duration of the exam is approximately 3 hours.Section 1: Listening ComprehensionThis section tests your ability to understand spoken English in various contexts. You will listen to a series of short recordings, conversations, and lectures, and answer multiple-choice questions based on what you hear.The listening comprehension section usually comprises 40 questions, which need to be completed within 30 minutes. It assesses your ability to comprehend the main idea, specific details, and implied meanings in the spoken language.Section 2: Reading ComprehensionIn this section, you will be presented with several texts, such as articles, essays, and reports. You will need to read and comprehend the information provided in the texts, and answer a series of multiple-choice questions.The reading comprehension section generally consists of 50 questions, and you will have 60 minutes to complete it. This section evaluates your ability to understand the main ideas, vocabulary, and reasoning skills within the texts.Section 3: WritingThe writing section aims to assess your ability to express yourself in written English. You will be given a topic and asked to write an essay or a short paragraph on a given topic. It tests your writing skills, including grammar, vocabulary, coherence, and logical organization of ideas.You will have 90 minutes to complete the writing section. It is important to plan your time effectively to ensure you have enough time to brainstorm, outline, write, and revise your composition.Content of the ExamThe content of the English Specialist Level Test IV covers a wide range of topics, including social issues, culture, science, technology, and current events. The exam requires advanced comprehension and usage of the English language.The listening comprehension section includes dialogues, interviews, lectures, and presentations on various topics. It tests your ability to follow conversations, understand different accents and intonations, and extract key information from the audio materials.The reading comprehension section includes passages that may cover academic articles, newspaper reports, opinion pieces, and essays. The topics can range from politics and economics to literature and history. You will be assessed on your ability to understand and analyze the given information, as well as your ability to draw logical conclusions and make inferences.The writing section often requires you to express your own opinions and thoughts on a particular topic. You may be asked to write an argumentative essay, a persuasive piece, or a reflective composition. It is important to demonstrate clear and coherent writing, supported by accurate grammar, appropriate vocabulary, and well-structured paragraphs.Tips for PreparationPreparing for the English Specialist Level Test IV requires consistent effort and practice. Here are some tips to help you prepare effectively:1.Familiarize yourself with the format of the exam by reviewing pastexam papers and sample questions. This will help you become acquainted with the types of questions and the time constraints.2.Enhance your listening skills by regularly listening to English audiomaterials, such as podcasts, news reports, and conversations. Focus onunderstanding different accents and intonations to improve your listeningcomprehension abilities.3.Improve your reading comprehension skills by reading a variety ofEnglish texts, including newspapers, magazines, and academic articles. Practice summarizing the main ideas and identifying supporting details.4.Develop your writing skills by regularly practicing writing essays,paragraphs, and short articles on various topics. Pay attention to grammar,vocabulary, and overall organization of your writing.5.Consider taking English courses or engaging in language exchangeactivities to improve your speaking skills and expand your vocabulary.Speaking fluently and confidently can greatly enhance your overall Englishlanguage proficiency.6.Practice time management during the exam by simulating realistictesting conditions. Set a timer and aim to complete each section within theallocated time to improve your pacing and avoid rushing through the questions.ConclusionThe English Specialist Level Test IV is a challenging exam that requires thorough preparation and practice. By familiarizing yourself with the format, content, and by following the tips mentioned above, you can enhance your English language skills and increase your chances of success in the exam. Good luck with your preparation!。
2023年英语专四真题及答案解析
TEST FOR ENGLISH MAJORS (2023)PART I DICTATION [15 MIN]Please write the whole passage on ANSWER SHEET ONE.PART II LISTENING COMPREHENSION [20 MIN]SECTION A CONVERSATIONSQuestions 1 to 3 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the conversation.1. According to the conversation, an example of “Christmas trimmings” could beA. presents.B. fruitsC. sauceD. meat2. A Christmas lunch would include all the following EXCECTA. roast turkeyB. sweet potatoesC. meatD. carrots3. Why did Helen come to Rob’s house?A. She wanted to talk to Bob.B. She had come to help Bob.C. She had been invited to lunch.D. She was interested in cooking.Questions 4 to 7 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation you will be given 20 seconds to answer the questions.4. Why did the woman phone the club?A. She wanted to know more about it.B. She was a new comer and felt lonely.C. She wanted to learn a new language.D. She was interested in social activities.5. We learn from the conversation that the clubA. mainly organize language activities.B. accepts members from local students.C. has been set up for a long time.D. is increasing its membership.6. According to the conversation, the woman might come to practice German onA. Wednesday.B. Tuesday.C. Monday.D. Friday.7. What is the man going to do after the conversation?A. Call up the woman for her address.B. Wait for the woman to call him again.C. Mail the woman some information.D. Wait for the woman to pick up a form.Questions 8 to 10 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions.8. According to the woman, what actually makes her job difficult?A. Difficult questions from interviewees.B. Embarrassing requests from interviewees.C. Lack of professional background.D. Lack of interviewing skills.9. The woman uses all the following adjectives when talking about attending job fairs EXCEPTA. prospective.B. useful.C. important.D. tiring.10. We learn from the conversation that the womanA. works better at job fairs.B. prefers honest people.C. often works on her own.D. is experienced in her work.SECTION B PASSAGESIn this section, you will hear several passages. Listen to the passages carefully and then answer the questions that follow.Questions 11 to 13 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions.11. According to today’s weather forecast, which part of Europe has dry weather?A. Scandinavian mountain.B. Northwestern Europe.C. Northern Europe.D. Southern Europe.12. In which part of Europe does the weather stay both fine and cool?A. Southern Europe.B. Northern Europe.C. Eastern Europe.D.Northwestern Europe.13. In which region will the weather change tomorrow?A. Northern parts of the Mediterranean.B. Eastern parts of the Mediterranean.C. Central parts of the Mediterranean.D. Southern parts of the Mediterranean.Questions 14 to 17 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage you will be given 2014. According to the passage, what benefit can technology bring to people?A. Closer contact with modern devices.B. Greater changes in social organization.C. Better understanding of mass media.D. More useful information to better their life.15. The speaker questions about everybody’s access to technological advances. The main reason isA. illiteracy.B. poverty.C. food shortage.D. ignorance.16. According to the UN plan, all the following will be achieved within ten years EXCEPTA. giving everyone a radio or TV.B. starting to carry out the scheme in ten years.C. offering internet service to more people.D. providing more job opportunities.17. What could be topic of the passage?A. Growth in telecommunications.B. Technology and the developing world.C. Education and medical care.D. Building an information society.Questions 18 to 20 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions.18. People in Latin America wear something ______ to express their hopes for wealth in the New Year.A. newB. redC. whiteD. yellow19. Which of the following New Year’s traditions signals friendship?A. Throwing old dishes.B. Wearing something red.C. Wearing something white.D. Eating round fruits.20. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as one’s own New Year’s tradition?A. Watching TV at home.B. Going to bed early.C. Visiting friends.D. Running and shouting outside.SECTION C NEWS BROADCASTIn this section, you will hear several news items. Listen to the passages carefully and then answer the questions that follow.Questions 21 to 22 are based on the following news. At the end of each news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions.21. What is happening to the schools in Fairfax County this school year?A. 15 schools have started social studies.B. 15 schools have used digital textbooks.C. Students are ready to use electronic resources.D. Digital textbooks are used for social studies.22. With digital textbooks, schools have saved about ______ million dollars.A. 1B. 2C. 3D. 4Questions 23 to 24 are based on the following news. At the end of each news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions.23. Who found the suspicious item at the airport?A. TSA agents.B. FBI agents.C. The police.D. Passengers.24. Which of the following statement is INCORRECT?A. The terminal was closed temporarily afterwards.B. There was a thorough search inside the airport.C. Passengers at the airport were safe and sound.D. The security authorities identified the explosives.Questions 25 to 26 are based on the following news. At the end of each news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions.25. According to the news item, doctors use art therapy to treat the following problems EXCEPTA. alcohol abuse.B. smoking.C. depression.D. schizophrenia.26. Why did doctors introduce art therapy in the first place?A. To prevent patients from smoking.B. To better understand patients.C. To get patients occupied.D. To teach patients some skills.Questions 27 to 28 are based on the following news. At the end of each news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions.27. What is the main purpose of the new rules?A. To reduce the number of pilots on duty.B. To prevent pilots from working overtime.C. To ensure an adequate amount of sleep.D. To fix the amount of work for each pilot.28. The Independent Pilots Association was unhappy about the new rules because theyA. had only covered cargo plane pilots.B. had failed to cover all the pilots.C. would be put into effect in two years.D. would be too costly if implemented.Questions 29 to 30 are based on the following news. At the end of each news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions.29. Why is increase in livestock production necessary?A. Because livestock production is highly efficient.B. Because more people will become wealthier.C. Because it may help double food production.D. Because it has fewer ecological risks.30. What does the word “challenge” mean in the news item?A. Balance between human survival and ecology.B. Conflict between less land and more production.C. Difference between present and future needs.D. Calls by environmental critics to consume less meat.PART 3 CLOZE 15 MINEveryone knows that taxation is necessary in a modern state:without it,it(31)____ _not be possible to pay the soldiers and policemen who protect us;(32)_____the workers in government offices who(33)_____our health,our food,our water,and all the other things th at we cannot do for ourselves.(34)_____taxation,we pay for things that we need just(35)_ ____we need somewhere to live and something to eat.But(36)_____everyone knows that taxation is necessary,different people have different ideas about(37)____taxation should be arranged.In most countries,a direct tax on(38)_____,which is called income tax,(39)_____.It is arranged in such(40)______that the poorest people pay nothing,and the percentage of tax gro ws(41)____as the taxpayer's income grows.In some countries,for example,the tax on the r ichest people(42)______as high as ninety-five per cent!(43)_____countries with taxation nearly(44)_____have indirect taxation too.Many things imported into the country have to p ay taxes or“duties.”Of course,it is the men and women who buy these imported things in th e shops(45)______really have to pay the duties,in the(46)______of higher prices.In some countries,(47)_____,there is a tax on things sold in the shops.If the most necessary things a re taxed,a lot of money is(48)____but the poor people suffer most.If unnecessary things (49)___jewels and fur coats are taxed,less money is obtained but the tax is(50) ______a s the rich pay it.Probably this last kind of indirect tax,together with a direct tax on incomes which is low for t he poor and high for the rich,is the best arrangement.31. A. can B. may C. could D. would32. A. nor B. neither C. never D. not33.A. look into B. look over C. look over D. look through34.A. In accordance with B. By means of C. With reference to D. On account of 35. A. as well as B. as good as C. as such as D. as much as36. A. if B. when C. though D. as37. A. when B. how C. why D. which38. A. personst B. sectors C. communities D. classes39.A. remains B. stays C. exists D. happens40.A. form B. way C. measure D. method41. A. quicker B. speedier C. more D. larger42. A. grows up B. increases up C. goes up D. lifts up43. A. But B. Consequently C. Similarly D. And44.A. periodically B. almost C. often D. always45. A. which B. who C. what D. whom46. A. manner B. form C. means D. way47.A. either B. also C. too D. often48. A. lent B. saved C. borrowed D. collected49. A. alike B. like C. as D. for50.A. heavier B. fairer C. finer D. betterPART4GRAMMAR&VOCABULARY15MINThere are thirty sentences in this section.Beneath each sentence there are four words or p hrases marked A,B,C and D.Choose one word or phrase that best completes the sentence. Mark your answers on Answer Sheet Two.51.Facing the board of directors,he didn‟t deny________breaking the agreement.A.himB.itC.hisD.its52.Xinchun returned from aboard a different man.The italicized part functions as a(n)____ __.A.appositive(同位语)B.objectC.adverbialplement.53.Which of the following is a compound word(复合词)? ______.A.Nonsmoker.B.Deadline.C.Meanness.D.Misfit.54.Which of the following sentences contains subjunctive mood? ______.A.Lucy insisted that her son get home before5o’clock?B.She used to drive to work,but now she takes the city metro.C.Walk straight ahead,and don't turn till the second traffic lights.D.Paul will cancel his flight if he cannot get his visa by Friday.55.The following determiners(限定词)can be used with both plural and uncountable nouns EXCEPT______.A.moreB.enough.C.many.D.such.56.Which of the italicized parts indicates CONTRAST?______.A.She opened the door and quietly went in.B.Victoria likes music and Sam is fond of sports.C.Think it over again and you‟ll get an answer.D.He is somewhat arrogant,and I don't like this.57.Which of the following CANNOT be used as a nominal substitute(名词替代词)? ______.A.Much.B.Neither.C.One.D.Quarter.58.All the following sentences definitely indicate future time EXCEPT______.A.Mother is to have tea with Aunt Betty at four.B.The President is coming to the UN next week.C.The school pupils will be home by now.D.He is going to email me the necessary information.59.Which of the following sentences is grammatically INCORRECT?______.A.Politics are the art or science of government.B.Ten miles seems like a long walk to me.C.Mumps is a kind of infectious disease.D.All the furniture has arrived undamaged.60.Which of in the following phrases indicates a subject-predicate relationship? ______.A.The arrival of the touristsB.The law of NewtonC.The occupation of the islandD.The plays of Oscar Wilde61.Which of the following italicized parts serves as an appositive? ______.A.He is not the man to draw back.B.Tony hit back the urge to tell a lie.rry has a large family to support.D.There is really nothing to fear.62.Which of the following is NOT an imperative sentence? ______.A.Let me drive you home,shall I?B.You will mind your own business!e and have dinner with us.D.I wish you could stay behind.‘63.If it______tomorrow,the match would be put off.A.were to rainB.was to rainC.was rainingD.had rained64.Which of the following sentences expresses a fact?______.A.Mary and her son must be home by now.B.Careless reading must give poor results.C.It‟s getting late,and I must leave now.D.He must be working late at the office.65.The following are all dynamic verbs(动态动词)EXCEPT______.A.remain.B.turn.C.write.D.knock.66.____to school life was less difficult than the pupil had expected.A.AdheringB.AdoptingC.AdjustingD.Acquainting67.He is fed up with the same old dreary routine,and wants to quit his job.The underlined p art means_________.A.dullB.boringC.longD.hard68.At last night‟s party Larry said something that I though was beyond me.The underlined p art means________.A.I was unable to do C.I was unable to stopB.I couldn’t understand D.I couldn’t tolerate69.The couple______their old house and sold it for a vast profit.A.did forB.did inC.did withD.did up70.Sally contributed a lot to the project,but she never once accepted all the____for herself.A.creditB.attentionC.focusD.award71.The child nodded,apparently content with his mother‟s promise.The underlined part me ans_________.A.as far as one has learntB.as far as one is concernedC.as far as one can seeD.as far as one is told72.The________that sport builds character is well accepted by people nowadays.A.issueB.argumentC.pointD.sentence73.Everyone in the office knows that Melinda takes infinite care over her work.The underlined part means________.A.limitedB.unnecessaryC.overdueD.much74.The new measure will reduce the chance of serious injury in the event of an accident.The underlined part means_________.A.if an accident happensB.if an accident can be preventedC.before an accidentD.during an accident75.Traditionally,local midwives would________all the babies in the area.A.handleB.produceC.deliverD.help76.No food or drink is allowed on the premises.The underlined part means________A.prop osition B.advertisement C.building D.street77.The court would not accept his appeal unless________evidence is provided.A.conclusiveB.definiteC.eventualD.concluding78.As soon as he opened the door,a________of cold air swept through the house.A.flowB.movementC.rushD.blast79.She really wanted to say something at the meeting,but eventually________from it.A.preventedB.refrainedC.limitedD.restricted80.The couple told the decorator that they wanted their bedroom gaily painted.The underlin ed part means_________.A.brightlyB.light-heartedlyC.cheerfullyD.lightlyPART V READING COMPREHENSION25MINIn this section there are four passages followed by questions or unfinished statements,eac h with four suggested answers marked A,B,C and D.Choose the one that you think is the best answer.Mark your answers on Answer Sheet Two.TEXT AThe art of public speaking began in ancient Greece over2,000years ago.Now,twitter,instan t messaging,e-mail,blogs and chat forums offer rival approaches to communication - but non e can replace the role of a great speech.The spoken word can handle various vital functions:persuading or inspiring,informing,payi ng tribute,entertaining,or simply introducing someone or something or accepting something. Over the past year,the human voice has helped guide us over the ups and downs of what wa s certainly a stormy time.Persuasion is used in dealing with or reconciling different points of view.When the leaders m et inCopenhagen in December2023,persuasive words from activists encouraged them to com mit themselves to firmer action.Inspirational speeches confront the emotions.They focus on topics and matters that are close to people's hearts.During wars,generals used inspiring speeches to prepare the troops for battle.A speech that conveys knowledge and enhances understanding can inform us.The informatio n must be clear,accurate,and expressed in a meaningful and interesting way.（流行病）announced,the idea of“swine flu”many rmative speeches from World Health Or ganization officials helped people to keep their panic under control so they could take sensibl e precautions.Sad events are never easy to deal with but a speech that pays tribute to the loss of a loved on e and gives praise for their contribution can be comforting.Madonna's speech about Michael Jackson,after his death,highlighted the fact that he will continue to live on through his musi c.It's not only in world forums where public speaking plays an important role.It can also be sur prisingly helpful in the course of our own lives.If you‟re taking part in a debate you need to persuade the listeners of the soundness of your a rgument.In sports,athletes know the importance of a pep talk（鼓舞士气旳发言）before a match to inspire teammates.You yourself may be asked to do a presentation at college or work to inform the others about an area of vital importance.On a more personal level,a friend may be upset and need comforting.Or you might be asked to introduce a speaker at a family event or to speak at a wedding,where your language will b e needed to move people or make them laugh.Great speaking ability is not something we're born with.Even Barack Obama works hard to p erfect every speech.For a brilliant speech,there are rules that you can put to good use.To learn those rules you have to practice and learn from some outstanding speeches in the past.81.The author thinks the spoken word is still irreplaceable because______.A.it has always been used to inspire or persuade people.B.it has a big role to play in the entertainment business.C.it plays important roles in human communication.D.it is of great use in everyday-life context.82.Which of the following statements is INCORRECT about the role of public speaking? __ ___A.Speeches at world forums can lead to effective solutions to world problems.B.Speeches from medical authorities can calm people down in times of pandemics.C.The morale of soldiers before a battle can be boosted by senior officers'speeches.D.Speeches paying tribute to the dead can comfort the mourners.83.Public speaking can play all the following roles EXCEPT______.A.to convince people in a debate.B.to inform people at a presentation.C.to advise people at work.D.to entertain people at a wedding.84.According to the passage,which of the following best explains the author's view on____ __ “great speaking ability”?A.It comes from observing rules.B.It can be perfected with easy effort.C.It can be acquired from birth.D.It comes from learning and practice.85.What is the main idea of the passage?______.A.Public speaking in international forums.B.The many uses of public speaking.C.Public speaking in daily life context.D.The rules of public speaking.TEXT BEvery business needs two things,says Skullcandy CEO Rick Alden:inspiration and desperat ion.In2023,Alden had both.He'd sold two snowboarding businesses,and he was desperatel y bored.But he had an idea:He wanted to make a new kind of headphone.“I kept seeing pe ople missing their cell phone calls because they were listening to music,”he explains.Then I' m in a chairlift,I've got my headphones on,and I realize my phone is ringing.As1take my g loves off and reach for my phone,I think,“It can't be that tough to make headphones with tw o plugs,one for music and one for your cell phone.”Alden described what he wanted to a des igner,perfected a prototype,and outsourced（外包）manufacturing overseas.Alden then started designing headphones into helmets,backpacks - anywhere that would mak e it easy to listen to music while snowboarding.“Selling into board and skate shops wasn't a big research effort,”he explains.“Those were the only guys I knew!”Alden didn‟t want to b e a manufacturer.And by outsourcing,he'd hoped he could get the business off the ground without debt.But he was wrong.So he asked his wife,“Can I put a（抵押贷款）on the house?She said,…What is the worst thing that can happen?We lose the house,w e sell our cars,and we start all over again.‟I definitely married the right woman!”For the next two years,Alden juggled mortgage payments and payments to his manufacturers .“Factories won't ship your product till they get paid,”he says.“But it takes four or five mon ths to get a mortgage company so upset that they knock on your door.So we paid the factory first.”Gradually,non-snowboarders began to notice the colorful headphones.In2023,the company started selling them in1,400FYE(For Your Entertainment)stores.“We knew that nine out of ten people walking into that store would be learning about Skullcandy for the first time.Why would they look at brands they knew and take home a new brand instead?We had agreed to buy back anything we didn’t sell,but we were dealing with huge numbers.It’d kill us to take back all the productsAlden‟s fears faded as Skullcandy became the No.1headphone seller in those stores and tri pled its revenue to$120million in one year.His key insight was that headphones weren’t ga dgets;they were a fashion accessory.“In the beginning,”he says,“that little white wire that s aid you had an iPod ---that was cool.But now wearing the white bud means you’re just like everyone else.Headphones occupy this critical piece of cranial real estate and are highly visi ble.”Today,Skullcandy is America's second-largest headphone supplier,after Sony.With79emplo yees,the company is bigger than Alden ever imagined.86.Alden came up with the idea of a new kind of headphone because he______.A.was no longer in snowboarding business.B.had no other business opportunities.C.was very fond of modern music.D.saw an inconvenience among mobile users.87.The new headphone was originally designed for______.A.snowboarders.B.motorcyclists.C.mountain hikers.D.marathon runners.88.Did Alden solve the money problem?______.A.He sold his house and his cars.B.Factories could ship products before being paid.C.He borrowed money from a mortgage company.D.He borrowed money from his wife's family.89.What did Alden do to promote sales in FYE stores?______.A.He spent more money on product advertising.B.He promised to buy back products not sold.C.He agreed to sell products at a discount.D.He improved the colour design of the product.90.Alden sees headphones as______.A.a sign of self-confidence.B.a symbol of status.C.part of fashion.D.a kind of device.TEXT CI was standing in my kitchen wondering what to have for lunch when my friend Taj called.“Sit down,”she said.I thought she was going to tell me she had just gotten the haircut from h ell.I laughed and said,“It can't be that bad.”But it was.Before the phone call,I had30years of retirement saving in a“safe”fund with a brilliant financial guru（金融大亨）.When I put down the phone,my savings were gone.I felt as if I had died and,for some unknown reason,was still breathing.Since Bernie Madoff‟s arrest on charges of running a$65million Ponzi scheme,I'veread many articles about how we investors should have known what was going on.I wish I c ould say I had reservations about Madoff before“the Call”,but I did not.On New Year's Eve,three weeks after we lost our savings,six of us Madoff people gathered at Taj's house for dinner.As we were sitting around the table,someone asked,“If you could h ave your money back right now,but it would mean giving up what you have learned by losin g it,would you take the money or would you take what losing the money has given you?”My husband was still in financial shock.He said,“I just want the money back.”I wasn't cert ain where I stood.I knew that losing our money had cracked me wide open.I’d been walking around like what the Buddhists call a hungry ghost:always focused on the bite that was yet t o come,not the one in my mouth.No matter how much I ate or had or experienced,it didn’t satisfy me,because I wasn’t really taking it in,wasn't absorbing it.Now I was forced to payattention.Still,I couldn't honestly say that if someone had offered me the money back,I wou ld turn it down.But the other four all said that what they were seeing about themselves was incalculable,and they didn’t think it would have become apparent without the ground of financial stability bei ngripped out from underneath them.My friend Michael said,I’d started to get complacent.It’s as if the muscles of my heart starte d to atroph（萎缩）.Now they‟re awake,alive—and I don‟t want to go back.”These weren’t just empty words.Michael and his wife needed to take in boarders to meet their expenses.Taj was so broke that she was moving into someone’s garage apartment in three weeks.Three fri ends had declared bankruptcy and weren't sure where or how they were going to live.91.What did the author learn from Taj‟s call?A.had got an awful haircut.B.They had lost their retirement savings.C.Taj had just retired from work.D.They were going to meet for lunch.92.How did the author feel in the following weeks?A.Angry.B.Disappointed.C.Indifferent.D.Desperate.93.According to the passage,to which was she“forced to pay attention”?A.Her friends.B.Her husband.C.Her lost savings.D.Her experience.94.Which of the following statements is CORRECT about her friends?A.Her friends valued their experience more.B.Her friends felt the same as she did.C.Her friends were in a better financial situation.D Her friends were more optimistic than she.95.What is the message of the passage?A.Desire for money is human nature.B.One has to be decisive during crises.C.Understanding gained is more important than money lost.D.It is natural to see varied responses to financial crises.TEXT DIn the19th century,there used to be a model of how to be a good person.There are all these to rrents of passion flowing through you.Your job,as captain of your soul,is to erect dams to k eep these passions in check.Your job is to just say no to laziness,lust,greed,drug use and th e other sins.These days that model is out of fashion.You usually can’t change your behaviour by simply resolving to do something.Knowing what to do is not the same as being able to do it.Your willpower is not like a dam that can block the torrent of self-indulgence.It's more like a。
2023年专业四级英语考试真题
2023年专业四级英语考试真题Title: 2023 Professional Level 4 English TestIntroductionThe 2023 Professional Level 4 English Test is designed to assess the English language proficiency of non-native English speakers in professional settings. This exam focuses on evaluating the test-taker's ability to communicate effectively in English in various business and professional contexts. The test includes listening, reading, writing, and speaking sections to provide a comprehensive evaluation of the candidate's English language skills. In this article, we will provide a sample of the test questions and discuss how to prepare for the exam.Sample Test QuestionsListening Section1. Listen to the following conversation and answer the question:What is the main topic of the conversation?A) Traveling to foreign countries.B) Booking a hotel room.C) Arranging a business meeting.D) Discussing a work project.2. Listen to the following news report and answer the question:What is the weather forecast for tomorrow?A) Sunny skies.B) Rain showers.C) Snowfall.D) Cloudy with a chance of thunderstorms.Reading SectionRead the following passage and answer the questions:The role of a project manager is crucial in ensuring the successful completion of a project. Project managers are responsible for overseeing all aspects of a project, including planning, execution, and monitoring. They are also tasked with managing budgets, resources, and deadlines to ensure that the project is completed on time and within budget.3. According to the passage, what is the main responsibility of a project manager?A) Managing budgets and resources.B) Overseeing all aspects of a project.C) Ensuring the success of a project.D) Completing projects on time.4. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a responsibility of a project manager in the passage?A) Monitoring project progress.B) Managing project risks.C) Marketing the final product.D) Planning project activities.Writing Section5. Write an email to a colleague informing them about a project meeting scheduled for next week. Include details such as date, time, location, and agenda for the meeting.Speaking Section6. Describe a recent business negotiation you were involved in. Discuss the negotiation process, challenges faced, and the outcome of the negotiation.How to Prepare for the ExamTo prepare for the 2023 Professional Level 4 English Test, it is recommended that candidates focus on improving their listening, reading, writing, and speaking skills. Here are some tips to help you prepare for the exam:1. Practice listening to English conversations, news reports, and presentations to improve your listening skills.2. Read business-related articles, reports, and case studies to enhance your reading comprehension and vocabulary.3. Practice writing emails, reports, and memos to improve your writing skills.4. Practice speaking English in professional contexts, such as giving presentations, participating in meetings, and engaging in business negotiations.In conclusion, the 2023 Professional Level 4 English Test is a comprehensive exam that evaluates the English language proficiency of non-native English speakers in professional settings. By preparing for the exam and practicing the necessary skills, candidates can improve their chances of success on test day. Good luck to all test-takers!。
2023年专业四级英语考试真题
2023年专业四级英语考试真题全文共3篇示例，供读者参考篇12023 Professional Level 4 English Exam QuestionsPart I Listening Comprehension (30 minutes)Section ADirections: In this section, you will hear two long conversations. At the end of each conversation, you will hear four questions. Both the conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C), and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the center.Conversation 11. What does the woman suggest the man do?A) Change his majorB) Take a breakC) Improve his study habitsD) Move closer to campus2. What does the man think about the idea?A) He is hesitantB) He agreesC) He disagreesD) He is indifferent3. What's the probable relationship between the speakers?A) Teacher and studentB) ColleaguesC) RoommatesD) Strangers4. What did the man forget?A) A paper he needed for classB) A quiz he had to takeC) A meeting he was supposed to attendD) An assignment that was dueConversation 25. What does the woman regret not doing earlier?A) Joining the school newspaperB) Participating in a sports teamC) Volunteering for charity workD) Applying for a scholarship6. What will the man do next?A) Apply for the positionB) Go to the bookstoreC) Study for a testD) Attend a meeting7. What does the man suggest the woman do?A) Join a clubB) Apply for a grantC) Visit the museumD) Go to the library8. What do the speakers plan to do tomorrow?A) Go to a partyB) Watch a movieC) Have lunchD) Meet for coffeeSection BDirections: In this section, you will hear two passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear three or four questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C), and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the center.Passage 1Questions 9 to 11 are based on the passage you have just heard.9. What will the speaker discuss next?A) How to invest in stocksB) The importance of saving moneyC) The benefits of working outD) Ways to achieve work-life balance10. What is the speaker's main point about money?A) It should be invested in real estateB) It is essential for a comfortable lifeC) It should be spent on luxury itemsD) It is the root of all evil11. What does the speaker suggest about savings?A) They should be used for travelB) They should be invested in the stock marketC) They should be put in a bank accountD) They are unnecessaryPassage 2Questions 12 to 14 are based on the passage you have just heard.12. What is the passage mainly about?A) The benefits of gardeningB) The importance of eating organic foodC) The impact of climate changeD) The dangers of pollution13. What is mentioned as a benefit of gardening?A) It helps reduce stressB) It creates pollutionC) It uses a lot of waterD) It causes allergies14. According to the speaker, why is it important to choose organic food?A) It tastes betterB) It is more expensiveC) It is healthierD) It lasts longerPart II Reading Comprehension (40 minutes)Section ADirections: In this section, there is a passage with ten blanks. You are required to select one word for each blank from a list of choices given in a word bank following the passage. Read the passage through carefully before making your choices. Eachchoice in the blank is identified by a letter. Please mark the corresponding letter for each item on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the center.The textile industry is one of the oldest industries that has witnessed (15) ________ growth and modernization over the years. Today, the textile sector is characterized by technological advancements and sustainability efforts, which have (16) ________ the production of fabrics. Textile companies are now focusing on reducing their carbon footprint and utilizing eco-friendly materials to create (17) ________ products.In recent years, the demand for sustainable and ethically produced textiles has (18) ________ significantly. Consumers now pay more attention to where their clothes are made and the impact they have on the environment. As a result, many companies have (19) ________ to adopt sustainable practices to meet consumer demands.One of the challenges that the textile industry faces is the issue of fast fashion, where clothes are made quickly and cheaply, causing harm to the environment and exploiting workers. (20)________ this, companies are implementing measures to ensure that their supply chains are ethical and environmentally friendly.Sustainability efforts in the textile industry have also led to the rise of circular fashion, which promotes recycling and reusing clothing items. This (21) ________ in extending the lifespan of clothes and reducing waste. As consumers become more aware of the impact of their purchasing decisions, circular fashion is gaining popularity as a (22) ________ alternative to fast fashion.As the textile industry continues to evolve, it is essential for companies to prioritize sustainability and ethical practices. By (23) ________ on innovation and eco-friendly solutions, the industry can reduce its environmental impact and meet the growing demand for sustainable textiles.A) sparkedB) expansionC) shiftedD) revolutionE) emergingF) adoptedG) hazardousH) potentialI) urgeJ) combatSection 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.Since the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic, the travel industry has been severely impacted. With travel restrictions in place and a decrease in consumer confidence, many airlines and hotels have experienced a sharp decline in bookings. However, as countries begin to reopen and vaccination rates increase, the travel industry is slowly starting to recover.The pandemic has also highlighted the importance of safety and hygiene in travel. Companies are now implementing stricter cleaning protocols and safety measures to reassure travelers. In addition, there is a growing trend towards sustainable travel,with more travelers opting for eco-friendly accommodations and activities.Despite the challenges faced by the travel industry, there is optimism for the future. As travelers regain confidence and restrictions ease, the industry is expected to bounce back. However, it is crucial for companies to adapt to the changing landscape and prioritize safety and sustainability to meet the evolving needs of travelers.Travelers are now seeking authentic experiences and connections with local cultures, rather than traditional tourist attractions. This shift has led to the rise of experiential travel, where travelers immerse themselves in the local culture and community. In response to this trend, companies are offering unique travel experiences that cater to the preferences of modern travelers.The pandemic has also accelerated the adoption of technology in the travel industry. From contactless check-ins to virtual tours, technology has become a crucial tool in providing a safe and seamless travel experience. As the industry continues to recover, technology will play an essential role in meeting the changing expectations of travelers.Part III Writing (60 minutes)Section ADirections: In this section, you are required to write an essay in about 300 words on the following topic. Your essay should be well-organized and based on the outline given. You should use the information provided in the outline to support your ideas.Outline1. Topic: The Benefits of Learning a Second Language2. Introduction: Importance of learning a second language3. Body:A. Cognitive benefitsB. Career opportunitiesC. Cultural awareness4. Conclusion: Summary of the benefits of learning a second languageSection BDirections: In this section, you are required to write a letter in about 150 words on the following topic. You should write the letter based on the outline given. Remember to use correct letter-writing format and address the recipient appropriately.Outline1. Topic: Inviting a Friend to a Weekend Getaway2. Introduction: Mention the intention to invite a friend3. Body:A. Provide details of the weekend getaway destinationB. Invite the friend to join and suggest activities4. Conclusion: Express excitement about the trip and look forward to the friend's responseThat concludes the 2023 Professional Level 4 English Exam questions. Good luck to all the candidates!篇22023 Professional Level Four English Exam QuestionsSection 1 Listening ComprehensionPart A: DialogueQuestion 1. Listen to the dialogue and choose the best answer to each question.1. Where does the conversation most likely take place?A. At a restaurantB. At a libraryC. At a hospitalD. At a supermarket2. What does the man want to order?A. PizzaB. SaladC. SushiD. Sandwich3. What does the woman suggest for the man to drink?A. WaterB. SodaC. TeaD. JuicePart B: MonologueQuestion 4. Listen to the monologue and answer the following questions.4. What is the main topic of the monologue?A. Traveling to JapanB. Learning a new languageC. The benefits of studying abroadD. Cultural differences5. According to the speaker, why is studying abroad important?A. To experience different culturesB. To improve language skillsC. To make new friendsD. All of the above6. What advice does the speaker give to students who want to study abroad?A. Be open-mindedB. Learn the local languageC. Make the most of the experienceD. All of the aboveSection 2 Reading ComprehensionPart A: Multiple ChoiceRead the following passages and answer the questions.Passage 1:Since the invention of the internet, social media platforms have become an integral part of our daily lives. People use these platforms to connect with friends and family, share their thoughts and opinions, and stay updated on current events. However, the widespread use of social media has raised concerns about privacy and security. Users should be cautious about sharing personal information online to protect themselves from potential threats.7. What is the main idea of the passage?A. The benefits of social mediaB. The dangers of social mediaC. How to use social media safelyD. The history of social media8. According to the passage, why should users be cautious about sharing personal information online?A. To avoid spam emailsB. To protect their privacy and securityC. To increase their social media followingD. To prevent cyberbullying9. How has social media changed the way people interact with each other?A. People no longer need to meet in personB. People can communicate with friends and family more easilyC. People have fewer real-life social interactionsD. Social media has had no impact on social interactionsPassage 2:Climate change is one of the most pressing issues facing our planet today. The burning of fossil fuels has led to an increase in greenhouse gases, causing temperatures to rise and extreme weather events to become more frequent. To combat climate change, individuals and governments must take immediate action to reduce carbon emissions and transition to renewable energy sources.10. What is the main topic of the passage?A. The effects of climate changeB. The causes of climate changeC. The solutions to climate changeD. The history of climate change11. According to the passage, what has led to an increase in greenhouse gases?A. DeforestationB. The burning of fossil fuelsC. IndustrializationD. Agriculture12. How can individuals contribute to combating climate change?A. By using public transportationB. By reducing energy consumptionC. By recycling and reducing wasteD. All of the abovePart B: True or FalseRead the following statement and indicate whether it is true or false.13. Social media has had a positive impact on society.Section 3 WritingPart A: Short Answer QuestionsWrite a short paragraph in response to each of the following questions.14. What can individuals do to reduce their carbon footprint and help combat climate change?15. How can students improve their English language skills outside of the classroom?Part B: EssayWrite an essay of at least 300 words on the following topic:16. Discuss the role of technology in education and its impact on students' learning experiences.Good luck with your exam!篇32023 Professional Level Four English ExaminationPart I Listening Comprehension (30 minutes, 30 marks)Section ADirection: In this section, you will hear conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.1. Speaker A: I can't believe we have to work on the weekend!Speaker B: I know, it's so unfair. Have you ever had to work on a weekend before?Question: What is the woman's opinion?A. She enjoys working on weekends.B. She thinks it is unfair to work on weekends.C. She has never worked on weekends before.D. She doesn't mind working on weekends.2. Speaker A: Do you know what time the seminar starts tomorrow?Speaker B: Yes, I think it starts at 9:00 am.Question: What time does the seminar start tomorrow?A. 8:00 am.B. 9:00 am.C. 10:00 am.D. 11:00 am.Section BDirection: In this section, you will hear a passage and a question about it. The passage will be read twice, but the question will be spoken only once. When you hear the question, read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one would be the best answer to the question you have heard.3. There are several ways to reduce stress in your daily life. One way is to make sure you get enough sleep every night. Another way is to exercise regularly. Also, spending time with friends and family can help relieve stress. It is important to find activities that you enjoy and that help you relax.Question: According to the passage, which of the following is NOT a way to reduce stress?A. Getting enough sleep.B. Exercising regularly.C. Spending time with friends and family.D. Eating unhealthy foods.Part II Reading Comprehension (30 minutes, 40 marks)Section ADirections: In this section, there are four passages followed by questions or unfinished statements. For each of them, there are four choices marked A), B), C), and D). Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage.Passage 1Reading is one of the best ways to improve your vocabulary. Not only does reading expose you to new words and phrases, but it also helps you understand how words are used in context. To get the most out of your reading, try to read a variety of materials, from newspapers and magazines to novels andnon-fiction books. This will help you expand your vocabulary and improve your reading skills.4. According to the passage, why is reading a good way to improve your vocabulary?A. It helps you write better.B. It exposes you to new words and phrases.C. It makes you more creative.D. It helps you understand grammar.Passage 2The environment is a key issue facing our planet today. With climate change becoming increasingly severe, it is important for us to take action to protect our environment. There are many simple things we can do in our daily lives to help reduce our impact on the environment, such as recycling, conserving water, and using public transportation.5. According to the passage, what can individuals do to help protect the environment?A. Use more plastic bags.B. Conserve water.C. Drive more cars.D. Waste energy.Section BDirections: In this section, you will read a text and answer some questions. Choose the best answers to the questions according to the text.Passage 3Being a good communicator is an important skill in both personal and professional life. Good communication skills can help you build strong relationships, solve problems more effectively, and advance your career. To improve your communication skills, practice active listening, be clear and concise in your communication, and be open to feedback.6. Why is it important to be a good communicator?A. To make more money.B. To build strong relationships.C. To travel the world.D. To become famous.7. What can help you improve your communication skills?A. Listening passively.B. Being unclear in your communication.C. Avoiding feedback.D. Practicing active listening.Part III Translation (30 minutes, 40 marks)Directions: Translate the following passage into English.火车是中国最古老的运输工具之一，也是代表着中国先进科技的重要标志之一。
2023年英语专业四级考试真题
2023年英语专业四级考试真题2023 English Major TEM-4 ExamPart I. Listening Comprehension (30 points)Section ADirections: In this section, you will hear 15 short conversations. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers on the screen, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.1. A. She already has enough paper.B. She has a lot of paper to carry.C. She has no paper in her purse.D. She will buy some paper later.2. A. Go to the bookstore together.B. Study at the library.C. Share the book with the man.D. Borrow the book from the library.3. A. A man is washing his car.B. A man is reading a newspaper.C. A man is walking his dog.D. A man is fixing his bike.4. A. The man cannot believe the news.B. The man is excited about the news.C. The man is not interested in the news.D. The man is uncertain about the news.5. A. At the post office.B. At the airport.C. At the bus station.D. At the hotel.Section BDirections: In this section, you will hear 2 long conversations. At the end of each conversation, a summer question will be asked. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only twice. After you hear a conversation and the question about it,read the four possible answers on the screen, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.6. A. The man was in the army.B. The man was a doctor.C. The man was a teacher.D. The man was a musician.7. A. A movie ticket.B. A concert ticket.C. A theater ticket.D. A train ticketSection BDirections: In this section, you will hear 2 long conversations. At the end of each conversation, a summer question will be asked. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only twice. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers on the screen, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.8. What did the woman ask the man to do?A. Go to the movie with her.B. Help her with the dinner.C. Cook the dinner for her.D. Buy a ticket for her.9. What will the man do before he meets the woman?A. Take a shower.B. Change his clothes.C. Make a phone call.D. Meet a friend.Part II. Reading Comprehension (40 points)Section ADirections: In this section, there is a Passage with ten blanks. You are required to select one suitable word for each blank from the list of choices given in your answer sheet. Fill in each blank with the word that best fits the context.Section BDirections: In this section, you are going to read a passage with questions or incomplete statements. For each question or statement, there are four possible answers marked A, B, C, and D. Choose the one that best completes the sentence or answers thequestion and mark the corresponding letter with a single bar across the square brackets on your answer sheet.Section CDirections: In this section, you are going to read some short passages. In each passage, there are several blanks. Each blank indicates that something has been omitted. For each blank, four choices are given below the passage. You should choose the best answer from the four choices and mark the corresponding letter with a single bar across the square brackets on your answer sheet.Part III. Translation (10 points)Directions: Translate the following paragraph into Chinese and write your translation on the answer sheet.Part IV. Writing (20 points)Directions: For this part, you are allowed 50 minutes to write an essay on the following topic. The Effects of Social Media. You should write at least 150 words but no more than 200 words.参考答案参考答案Listening Comprehension1-5 CDCDA 6-9 BCDDReading Comprehension10-14 ABDCC 15-19 CBADA 20-24 DCBAC25-27 DCB28-31 DBACTranslation社交媒体的影响社交媒体在当今社会发挥着重要作用，它不仅改变了人们互动的方式，而且对人们的生活产生了深远影响。
2023年英语专四四级考试真题
2023年英语专四四级考试真题2023 English CET-4 and CET-6 Examination QuestionsPart I Listening Comprehension (30 marks)Section ADirections: In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long conversations. At the end of each conversation, one or more questions will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A, B, C and D, and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the center.1. A) The man shouldn't smoke in the office.B) The man should apologize to the woman.C) The woman finds the man's smoking annoying.D) The woman enjoys talking to the man.2. A) The woman is sorry she's not going to Japan.B) The woman is planning a trip to Japan.C) The woman is too busy to visit Japan.D) The woman is surprised by the man's plan.3. A) The man should rent an apartment.B) The man enjoys living in a dorm.C) The man can offer his room to the woman.D) The man thinks the woman should live on campus.4. A) The man has forgotten about the lecture.B) The man has a heavy workload to finish.C) The woman is relieved she doesn't have to go.D) The woman is willing to lend a hand.5. A) The man does not have time to study.B) The man is optimistic about the exam.C) The exam will take place at 3:00 tomorrow.D) The man is afraid the exam will be difficult.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 fourchoices marked A, B, C and D. Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the center.Passage One6. A) The man used to be a bank clerk.B) The man's busy job took a toll on his health.C) The man gives tiring performances daily.D) The man is unhappy with his current job.7. A) Singing.B) Playing the piano.C) Dancing.D) Acting in a film.8. A) To realize his dream of becoming an actor.B) To pay off his debts.C) To put his family's needs before his own.D) To regain his health.Passage TwoQuestions 9 to 11 are based on the passage you have just heard.9. A) She was working part-time.B) She was studying to become a teacher.C) She was looking after her sick grandmother.D) She was on the way to help her teacher.10. A) Buying a house.B) Traveling abroad.C) Starting her own business.D) Furthering her education.11. A) Quitting her job.B) Attending evening classes.C) Taking care of her sick grandmother.D) Working overtime to earn extra money.Passage ThreeQuestions 12 to 15 are based on the passage you have just heard.12. A) The high quality of their clothes.B) Their low prices.C) Their convenient locations.D) Their creative designs.13. A) It offers special shopping services.B) Consumers can receive discounts.C) Customers can bring back goods at any time.D) It has a long history of success.14. A) They cater to the needs of shoppers of all ages.B) They often sell goods at bargain prices.C) They have introduced the "no-return policy".D) They play an important part in the world economy.15. A) People in different countries have different tastes.B) Tailoring clothes to individual needs is a new trend.C) The concept of fashion is constantly evolving.D) Quality goods will always find a market.Part II Reading Comprehension (40 marks)Section ADirections: In this section, there is a passage with 5 questions or incomplete statements. Read the passage carefully. Then answer the questions or complete the statements. Mark your answers on Answer Sheet 2.Passage OneA narcotic is something that tranquilizes or depresses a person. The most commonly used illegal narcotic in the United States is marijuana, but the most deadly one is heroin. Both of these drugs are used in other parts of the world, but marijuana is much more prevalent in the United States. Opium is another narcotic produced from the poppy. In the United States it is used mainly for medicinal purposes, but in many countries it is a major problem because it is made into heroin. Opium production is legal in some countries, but heroin production is illegal in all countries.16. What is the main characteristic of a narcotic?17. Which narcotic is the most commonly used in the United States?18. Why is heroin considered the most deadly narcotic?19. What is heroin made from?20. What is the difference between opium and heroin in terms of production?Passage Two"Development" produces rapid—if sometimes uneven—change that assaults our beliefs and habits. We have to cope with new conditions of life and new configurations of the self. The sense of what forms individual identity is threatened. Values, attitudes, models of behavior become obsolete overnight. Life-styles no longer correspond to the rules of conduct, the making of which they were based. Formerly reliable strategies of adjustment or protection may even becomeself-hindrances or obstacles to dealing with the new situations.21. What is the main source of rapid change according to the passage?22. What happens to individual identity during development?23. What becomes obsolete overnight?24. What happens to life-styles during rapid development?25. What may former reliable strategies of adjustment become during development?Section BDirections: There are 2 passages in this section. Each passage is followed by some questions or incomplete statements. For each of them there are 4 choices marked A, B, C and D. You should decide on the best choice and mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2.Passage OneWhat will the libraries of the future be like? The key word is "network." By the end of the 21st century all libraries may well be linked to a great electronic network. At the head of the network would be a kind of electronic question room. There people with problems would be able to ask questions about almost anything under the sun—and get full answers. This would not be all. Once a question had been registered as a problem, it would remain on the library computer data banks forever. The answer would be immediately on tap for the next questioner.Think how libraries could get rid of all their rare books and manuscripts. No reader need ever see the original of anything, unless he was working in the field of mediaeval (中世纪的) manuscripts, where the actual thing matters. Scholars would never again wring their hands at the loss of a rare book or journal. If one university library lost a book, no matter how important,every other reader in the world would be able to get it on his own home computer.Information would take on a new importance in society. Whenever a new fact was discovered anywhere on earth, within seconds that fact could be part of all human knowledge. The library would not be a book graveyard, it would be a library of all mankind's knowledge.26. What will all libraries be linked to by the end of the 21st century?27. What would the electronic question room be able to do?28. Under what circumstances would a rare book or journal really matter to a reader?29. How would the loss of a book be a problem to scholars?30. What would a library become according to the passage?Passage TwoIn the United States there has always been a strong moral aspect to the environmental movement, particularly on the West Coast. Some of this moral outrage can be traced to Transcendentalism, a movement begun by Ralph Waldo Emerson, Henry David Thoreau, and a number of others whobelieved that people should approach nature reverently and should live in a way that was as natural as possible. In addition, there has always been a strain of puritanism in American society, a belief that it is wrong to waste or destroy any resource, that nature's bounties are there to be intelligently used, not abused.31. What has always been a strong component of the environmental movement in the United States?32. What is a key belief of Transcendentalism?33. What does puritanism emphasize with regards to nature's resources?34. Who were the founders of Transcendentalism?35. What should people do with nature according to Transcendentalism?Part III Vocabulary and Structure (30 marks)Section ADirections: Beneath each of the following sentences there are four choices marked A, B, C, and D. Choose the one answer that best completes the sentence. Mark your answers on Answer Sheet 2.36. Thank you_____me.A. have helpedB. to have helpedC. helpingD. for helping37. By July, I _____ French for eleven years.A. am studyingB. have been studyingC. have studiedD. studied38. People are likely to laugh_____ they see something funny.A. wheneverB. even thoughC. despiteD. because39. Such studies may_____ great benefits for patients in the future.A. result inB. end up inC. lead toD. get into40. A new shopping mall in the downtown area may have little impact on profits at a nearby grocery, but it_____ profits at another shopping center in a few years.A. will eat intoB. can't helpC. may haveD. is to beSection BDirections: Complete the following sentences with the appropriate form of the word in brackets. Mark your answers on Answer Sheet 2.41. It is important to _____ on time for the meeting. (attend)42. She _____ computer games all day long. (play)43. They were _____ it hard to believe the news. (find)44. The climate in this region is very _____ in summer. (tolerance)45. The company has been trying to _____ the trust of the public. (build)Section CDirections: Read the following passage. Fill in the numbered blanks with the information requested in the brackets. Write your answers on Answer Sheet 2.Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama said on February 24, 2008, in a speech in Toledo, Ohio, that his proposals would cut the federal deficit by half within his first term. He acknowledged his new health care and other expensive proposals would require additional federal spending as the U.S.46. _____ (current annual deficit) of over 400 billion dollars. But they would 47. _____ (would bring in extra money) as well, he insisted during what was billed as a major economic address at the University of Toledo. "I am pledging to cut the deficit we inherited by half by the time my first term has ended," 48. _____ (he told) the audience. That 49. _____ (action) also might require freezing or cutting back some domestic programs he said. Obama's new strategy for fiscal responsibility 50. _____ (limit) the government spending on expensive programs to those on themost critical priorities in order to make room for those investments that will grow the economy too, he said.Part IV Translation (15 marks)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.Obesity, a health problem that affects millions of people, is often caused by a combination of factors. The lack of physical activity, unhealthy eating habits, genetics, and certain medical conditions can all contribute to obesity. In order to combat obesity, it is important to lead an active lifestyle, eat a balanced diet, and seek medical advice if necessary.This is the end of the test.答案:1-5 CCBDA 6-8 ADC 9-11 DBD 12-15 BACD 16-20 BCBBB21-25 ADBCD 26-30 ABDCB 31-35 ACBDB 36-40 DABAC 41. arrive 42. plays 43. finding 44. intolerant 45. rebuild46. has 47. bring in 48. he told 49. action 50. will limit。
2023年6月专四原题
2023年6月专四原题摘要：1.2023 年6 月专四考试概述2.2023 年6 月专四考试原题概述3.2023 年6 月专四考试原题分析4.2023 年6 月专四考试对考生的影响5.总结正文：【2023 年6 月专四考试概述】2023 年6 月，全国大学英语四级考试（简称：专四）如期举行。
作为大学生英语水平的重要衡量标准，专四考试一直备受关注。
该考试旨在考核考生的英语听、说、读、写、译等综合语言运用能力，对于大学生的学业和就业具有重要意义。
【2023 年6 月专四考试原题概述】2023 年6 月专四考试原题共分为四个部分：听力理解、阅读理解、完形填空和写作。
这些部分全面考察了考生的英语听、说、读、写能力，以及词汇、语法、翻译等基本功。
试题内容涵盖了日常生活、文化、社会、科技等多个方面，旨在培养考生的国际视野和跨文化交际能力。
【2023 年6 月专四考试原题分析】听力理解部分：该部分试题旨在考核考生的英语听力理解能力。
题目包括了短文听力、长对话、短对话和听力填空等题型。
考生需要通过听懂录音内容，准确回答问题或完成填空任务。
阅读理解部分：该部分试题旨在考核考生的英语阅读理解能力。
题目包括了阅读理解、翻译等题型。
考生需要通过阅读文章，准确回答问题或完成翻译任务。
完形填空部分：该部分试题旨在考核考生的语言知识和语言运用能力。
考生需要根据上下文和词汇、语法规则，准确地完成填空任务。
写作部分：该部分试题旨在考核考生的英语写作能力。
考生需要根据题目要求，完成一篇短文写作。
【2023 年6 月专四考试对考生的影响】专四考试对考生的影响是多方面的。
首先，专四考试成绩是衡量大学生英语水平的重要依据，对于学生的学业和就业具有重要意义。
其次，通过参加专四考试，考生可以了解自己的英语水平，为今后的学习和提高方向提供参考。
最后，专四考试可以培养考生的国际视野和跨文化交际能力，有助于提升我国大学生的整体素质。
【总结】2023 年6 月专四考试全面考察了考生的英语听、说、读、写能力，以及词汇、语法、翻译等基本功。
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专四2023题型
篇一：
专四 2023 题型：阅读理解
阅读理解是英语专业四级考试中的一个重要部分，通常会在考试中占据较大的分数比重。
阅读理解题型主要包括以下几种:
1. 长篇阅读
长篇阅读是指阅读一篇较长的英语文章，通常包括新闻报道、学术论文、小说等。
在长篇阅读中，考生需要认真阅读文章，理解文章的内容，并选出符合文章内容的选项。
2. 短文填空
短文填空是指阅读一篇较长的英语文章，并在文章中留出一些空缺，考生需要根据文章的内容，选择正确的单词填空。
3. 问答式阅读
问答式阅读是指阅读一篇较长的英语文章，并回答文章中的问题。
这些问题通常包括选择题、填空题和问答题。
4. 图表阅读
图表阅读是指阅读一篇图表，图表中可能包括数据、趋势、模式等。
考生需要认真阅读图表，理解图表中的内容，并选出符合图表内容的答案。
阅读理解题型在英语专业四级考试中非常重要，考生需要认真阅读文章，掌握文章的大意，并选出正确的答案。
同时，考生还需要具备良好的阅读能力和解题技巧，才能在考试中取得优异的成绩。
篇二：
标题：专四 2023 题型：听力、阅读和写作
正文:
随着英语教育的不断发展，英语四级考试 (专四) 的题型也在不断变化。
在2023 年，专四考试将继续采用听力、阅读和写作三种题型来测试考生的英语能力。
听力题型仍将是专四考试的一个重要部分。
考生需要听懂英语广播、电视、电影等各种语境下的英语，并能准确理解其含义。
听力题型的难度将会有所增加，考生需要更加注重听力技巧和策略的掌握。
建议考生在平时的训练中，注重提高听力技巧，例如注意听力关键词、熟悉听力场景等。
阅读题型也是专四考试的一个重要部分。
考生需要阅读能力和理解能力都非常强的英语文章。
专四阅读题型的难度将会有所增加，考生需要更加注重阅读技巧和策略的掌握。
建议考生在平时的训练中，注重提高阅读技巧，例如快速阅读、定位阅读等。
写作题型也是专四考试的一个重要部分。
考生需要在规定时间内，写出一篇符合要求的英语文章，例如议论文、说明文等。
写作题型的难度将会有所增加，考生需要更加注重写作能力和策略的掌握。
建议考生在平时的训练中，注重提高写作能力，例如多写英语作文，加强语法和表达能力。
专四考试的题型不断变化，考生需要更加注重平时的训练中，提高英语听、读、写的能力。
只有不断提高自己的英语能力，才能在专四考试中取得好成绩。