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20156月英语四级考试真题和答案解析[第2套]

2015年6月大学英语四级考试真题(第2套)Part I Writing (30 minutes)Directions：for this part，you are allowed 30 minutes to write an essay based on the picture below．You should start your essay with a brief description of the picture and then comment on this kind of modern life．You should write at least l20 words but no more than l80wordsPart lI Listening Comprehension(30 minutes)Section ADirections：In this section，you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long conversations．At the end of each conversation，one or more questions will be asked about what Was said．Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once．After each question there will be a pause．During the pause，you must read thefour choices marked A.，B)，C)and D)． and decide which is the best answer．Then mark the corresponding letter on AnswerSheet l with a single line through the centre．1．A.He is pleased to sit on the committee．B.He iS willing to offer the woman a hand．C.He will tell the woman his decision later．D.He would like to become a club member．2．A.Their planned trip to Vancouver is obviously overpriced．B.They should borrow a guide book instead of buying one．C.The guide books in the library have the latest information．D.The library Can help order guide books about Vancouver．3．A.He regrets having taken the history course．B.He finds little interest in the history books．C.He has trouble finishing his reading assignments．D.He has difficulty writing the weekly book report．4．A.The man had better choose another restaurant．B.The new restaurant is a perfect place for dating．C.The new restaurant caught her fancy immediately．D.The man has good taste in choosing the restaurant．5．A.He has been looking forward to spring．B.He has been waiting for the winter sale．C.He will clean the woman，s boots for spring．D.He will help the woman put things away．6．A.At a tailor’s．B.At Bob’s home．C.In a clothes store．D.In a theatre．7．A.His guests favor Tibetan drinks．B.His water is quite extraordinary．C.Mineral water is good for health．D.Plain water will serve the purpose．8．A.Report the result of a discussion．B.Raise some environmental issues．C.Submit an important document．D.Revise an environmental report．Questions 9 t0 12 are based on the conversation you have just heard．9．A.They pollute the soil used to cover them．B.They are harmful to nearby neighborhoods．C.The rubbish in them takes long to dissolve．D.The gas they emit is extremely poisonous．10．A.Growing population．B.Packaging materials．C.Changed eating habits．D.Lower production cost．11．A.By saving energy．B.By using less aluminum．C.By reducing poisonous wastes．D.By making the most of materials．12．A.We are running out of natural resources soon．B.Only combined efforts can make a difference．C.The waste problem will eventually hurt all of us．D.All of us can actually benefit from recyclin9．Questions l3 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard．13．A.Miami．B.Vancouver．C.Belling ham．D.Boston．14．A.To get information on one—way tickets to Canada．B.To inquire about the price of“Super Saver”seats．C.To get advice on how to fly as cheaply as possible．D.To inquire about the shortest route to drive home．15．A.Join a tourist group．B.Choose a major airline．C.Avoid trips in public holidays．D.Book tickets as early as possible．Section BDirections：／n this section，you will hear 3 short passages．At the end of each passage，you will hear some questions．Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once．After you hear a question，you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A.，B)，C.and D)．Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet l with a single line through the centre．Passage OneQuestions l6 t0 18 are based on the passage you have just heard．16．A.There are mysterious stories behind his works．B.There are many misunderstandings about him．C.His works have no match worldwide．D.His personal history is little known．17．A.He moved to Strat ford—on—Avon in his childhood．B.He failed to go beyond grammar sch001．C.He was a member of the town council．D.He once worked in a well—known acting company．18．A.Writers of his time had no means to protect their works．B.Possible sources of clues about him were lost in a fire．C.His works were adapted beyond recognition．D.People of his time had little interest in him．Passage TwoQuestions l9 to 21 are based on the passage you have just heard19．A.It shows you have been ignoring your healthB. It can seriously affect your thinking processC.It is an early warning of some illness．D.It is a symptom of too much pressure．20．A.Reduce our workload．B.Control our temper．e painkillers for reliefD.Avoid masking syrup toms_21．A. Lying down and having some sleep．B.Rubbing and pressing one’s back．C.Going out for a walkD.Listening to light musicPassage ThreeQuestions 22 t0 25 are based on the passage you have just heard22．A.Depending heavily on loans．B.Having no budget plans at all．C.Spending beyond one's meansD.Leaving no room for large bills23．A.Many of them can be cut．B. All of them have to be covered．C.Their payment cannot be delayedD.They eat up most of the family income24．A.Rent a house instead of buying one．B. Discuss the problem in the family．C.Make a conservation planD.Move to a cheaper Place25．A.Financial issues plaguing a family．B.Difficulty in making both ends meet．C.Family budget problems and solutionsD.New ways to boost family incomeSection CDirections：In this section，you will hear a passage three times．When the passage is read for the first time,you should listen carefully for its general idea． When the passage Its read for the second time,you are required to fill in the blanks with the exact words you have just heard．Finally，when the passage is read for the third time，you should check what you have written．Perhaps because going to college is so much a part of the American dream，many people go for no 26 reason． Some go because their parents expect it，others because it's what their friends are doing.Then，there，s the belief that a college degree will27 ensure a good job and high pay.Some students 28 through four years，attending classes，or skipping(逃课)them as the case may be，reading only wh at can’t be avoided，looking for less 29courses，and never being toucned or changed in any important way． For a few of these people，college provides no 30，yet．Because of parental or peer pressure，they cannot voluntarily leave．They stop trying in the hope that their tea。

大学英语四级考试练习题二参考答案

大学英语四级考试练习题二答案分析Part I WritingOne possible version:Is Loose Management Good for College Students?How should the college authorities manage their students? Should they supervise them strictly or create a loose environment for them?Some people hold the view that to create a loose environment is better for the students since they are no longer children and they know what should be done and what shouldn’t. They say that a loose environment will give the students more space to develop themselves and get less interference from the school authorities.Other people argue that the college authorities should strictly supervise their students. They think that some students lack self-control and are immature in mind, so they think that strict supervision will do them good and train them to be more disciplined.I agree with the latter view. Strict supervision won’t do any harm to the students while loose management may lead to a waste of students’ youth, which is bad for both the students and society.Part II Reading Comprehension (Skimming and Scanning)1. C2. B3. D4. D5. A6. C7. C8. underground9. taste 10. first1. C)。

大学英语四级详细参考答案(全三套)【最新整理】

英语四级详细参考答案（全三套）四级听力1听力第一套Section ANews Report OneA message in a bottle sent out to sea by a New Hampshire man more than five decades ago was found 1500miles away and he’s been returned to his daughter. The long lost message was discovered by Clint Buffington of Utah while he was vacationing. Buffington says he found a soda bottle half-buried in the sand that looked like it had been there since the beginning of time.The note inside the bottle said, "Return to 419 Ocean Street and receive a reward of $150 from Richard and Tina Pierce, owners of the beach Comber motel.The motel was owned by the Paula Pierce in 1960. Her father had written the notes as a joke and had thrown it into the Atlantic Ocean. Buffington flew to New Hampshire to deliver that message to Pola Pierce. She held up to her father's promise giving Buffington that reward. But the biggest reward is the message in a bottle finding its way back home.Questions 1 and 2 are based on the news report you have just heard.1. What is the news report mainly about?2. Why did Paula Pierce give Clint Buffington the reward?News Report TwoMillions of bees have died in South Carolina during aerial insect spraying operations that were carried out to combat the Zika virus. The insects spraying over the weekend left more than 2 million bees dead on the spot in Dorchester county South Carolina, where four travel-related cases of Zika disease have been confirmed in the area. Most of the deaths came from Flower Town Bee farm, a company in Somerville that sells bees and honey products. Juanita Stanley who owns the company said the farm looks like it's been destroyed. The farm lost about 2.5 million bees. Dorchester county officials apologized for the accidental mass killing of bees.Dorchester County is aware that some beekeepers in the area that was sprayed on Sunday lost their bee colonies.County manager Jason Ward said in a statement. “I'm not pleased that so many bees were killed.”Questions 3 and 4 are based on the news report you have just heard.3. Why was spraying operations carried out in Dorchester County?4. What does the news reports say about Flower Town Bee farm?News Report ThreeThe world's largest aircraft has taken to the skies for the first time. The Airlander 10 spent nearly 2 hours in the air having taken off from Coddington airfield in Bedfordshire. During its flight it reached 3000 feet and performed a series of gentle turns all over a safe area. The aircraft is massive as long as a football field and as tall as 6 double decker buses and capable of flying for up to 5 days. It was first developed for the US government as a long range spy aircraft, but was abandoned following budget cutbacks. The aircraft cost25 million pounds and can carry heavier loads than huge jet planes while also producing less noise and omittingless pollution. The makers believe it's the future of aircraft and one day we'll be using them to go places. But there's still a long way to go. The Airlander will need to have 200 hours flying time before being allowed to fly by the aviation administration if it passes though we can hope we'll all get some extra legroom.Questions 5 and 7 are based on the news report you have just heard.5. What do we learn about the first flight of the Airlander 10?6. What caused the US government to abandon theAirlander 10 as a spy aircraft?7. What is the advantage of the Airlander 10 over huge jet planes?Section BConversation OneM: Do you feel like going out tonight？W：Yeah，why not，we haven’t been out for ages, what’s on?M: Well, there’s a film about climate change. Does it sound good to you?W: No, not really, it doesn’t really appeal to me. What’s it about? Just climate change?M: I think it’s about how climate change affects everyday life. I wonder how they make it entertaining.W: Well, it sounds really awful, it’s an important subject I agree. But I am not in the mood for anything depressing. What else is on?M：There’s a Spanish dance festival.W: Oh, I love dance. That sounds really interesting.M: Apparently, it’s absolutely brilliant. Let’s see what it says in the paper. A leads an exciting production of the great Spanish love story Kamen.W: Ok, then. What time is it on?M: At 7:30.W: Well, that’s no good. We haven’t got enough time to get there. Is there anything else?M: There’s a comedy special on.W: Where’s it on?M: It’s at the city theater. It’s a charity comedy night with lots of different acts. It looks pretty good. The critic in the local the paper says it’s the funniest thing he’s ever seen. It says here Roger Whitehead is an amazing host to a night of fun performances.W: Em.. I am not keen on him. He is not very funny.M: Are you sure your fancy going out tonight? You are not very enthusiastic.W: Perhaps you are righ t. Okay, let’s go to see the dance. But tomorrow, not tonight.M: Great, I’ll book the tickets online.Questions 8 and 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.8. What does the women think of the climate change?9. Why do the speakers give up going to the Spanish dance festival tonight?10. What does the critic say about the comedy performed at the city theater?11. What does the woman decide to do tomorrow?Conversation TwoW: Good morning Mr. Lee, May I have a minutes of your time?M: Sure Katherine, what can I do for you?W: I’m quiet anxious about transferring over to our college, I’m afraid I won’t fit in.M: don't worry Katherine, it’s completely normal for you to be nervous about transferring schools, this happens to many transfer students.W: Yes, I know, but I’m younger than most students in my year and that worries me a lot.M: Well, you may be the only younger one in your year, but you know, we have a lot of after-school activities you can join in, and so, this way, you will be able to meet new friends of different age groups.W: That’s nice, I love games and hobby groups.M: I’m sure you do, so will be just fine, don’t worry so much and try to make the most of what we have on offer here, also, remember that you can come to me anytime of the day if you need help.W: Thanks so much, I definitely feel better now, as a matter of fact, I’ve already contacted one of the girls who will be living in the same house with me, and she seemed really nice. I guess living on campus, I'll hav e a chance to have a close circle of friends, since we'll be living together.M: All students are very friendly with new arrivals. Let me check who would be living with you in your flat.Okay. There are Hannah, Kelly, and Bree. Bree is also a new student h ere, like you, I’m sure you two ‘ll have more to share with each other.Questions 12 and 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.12. Why does Katherine feel anxious?13. What does Mr. Lee encourage Katherine to do?14. What does Mr. Lee promised to do for Katherine?15. What do we learn about Katherine’ schoolmate Bree?Section CPassage OneHave you ever felt like you would do just about anything to satisfy your hunger? A new study in mice may help to explain why hunger can feel like such a powerful motivating force. In the study, researchers found that hunger outweighed other physical drives, including fear, thirst and social needs.To determine which feeling won out, the researchers did a series of experiments. In o ne experiment, the mice were both hungry and thirsty. When given the choice of either eating food or drinking water, the mice went for the food, the researchers found. However, when the mice were well-fed but thirsty, they opted to drink, according to the study. In the second experiment meant to pit the mice's hunger against their fear, hungry mice were placed in a cage that had certain "fox-scented" areas and other places that smelled safer (in other words, not like an animal that could eat them) but also had food. It turned out that, when the mice were hungry, they ventured into the unsafe areas for food. But when the mice were well-fed, they stayed in areas of the cage thatwere considered "safe." Hunger also outweighed the mice's social needs, the resear chers found. Mice are usually social animals and prefer to be in the company of other mice, according to the study. When the mice were hungry, they opted to leave the company of other mice to go get food.Questions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard.16. What is the researchers’ purpose in carrying out the serious experiment with mice?17. In what circumstances, do mice venture into unsafe areas?18. What is said about mice at the end of the passage?Passage TwoThe United States has one of the best highway systems in the world. Interstate highways connect just about every large and mid-sized city in the country. Did you ever wonder why such a complete system of excellent roads exists? For an answer，you would have to go back to the early 1920s. In those years, just after World War I, the military wanted to build an American highway system for national defense. Such a system could, if necessary, move troops quickly from one area to another. It could also get people out of cities in dan ger of being bombed. So-called roads of national importance were designated, but they were mostly small country roads. In 1944, Congress passed a bill to upgrade the system, but did not fund the plan right away. In the 1950s, the plan began to become a reality. Over $25 billion was appropriated by congress, and construction began on about 40,000 miles of new roads. The idea was to connect the new system to existing expressways and freeways. And though the system was built mostly to make car travel easier, defense was not forgotten. For instance, highway overpasses had to be high enough to allow trailers carrying military missiles to pass under them. By 1974, this system was mostly completed. A few additional roads would come later. Quick and easy travel between all parts of the country was now possible.Questions 19 and 21 are based on the passage you have just heard.19. What does the speaker say about the American highway system?20. What was the original purpose of building a highway system?21. When was the interstate highway system mostly completed?Passage ThreeTexting while driving was listed as a major cause of road deaths among young Americans back in 2013. A recent study said that 40% of American teens claim to have been in a car when the driver used a cell phone in a way that put people in danger. This sounds like a widespread disease but it's one that technology may now helped cure. T.J. Evarts, a 20- year-old inventor, has come up with a novel solution that could easily put texting drivers on notice. It's called Smart Wheel, and it's designed to fit over the steering wheel of most standard vehicles to track whether or not the driver has two hands on the wheel at all times. Evarts’ invention warns the drivers with the light and the sound when they hold the wheel with one hand only, but as soon as they place the other hand back on the wheel the light turns back to green and the sound stops. It also watches for what's called “close by hands”, where both hands are close together near the top o f the wheel so the driver can type with both thumbs and drive at the same time. All the data Smart Wheel collects is also sent to a connected app. So any parents who install Smart Wheel can keep track of the teens’ driving habits. If they try to remove or damage the cover, that's reported as well.Questions 22 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard.22. What is a major cause of road deaths among young Americans?23. What is Smart Wheel?24. What happens if the driver has one hand on the wheel?25. How do parents keep track of their teens’ driving habits?参考答案：ABBCA CDADC BDCAD BACDB ABACB2听力第二套参考答案：Section A1. B) Scared.2. D) It was covered with large scales.3. A) A Study of the fast-food service.4. C) Increased variety of products.5. C) US government’s approval of private space missions.6. A) Deliver scientific equipment to the moon.7. B) It is promising.Section B8. D) Lying in the sun on a Thai beach.9. A) She visited a Thai orphanage10. D)His phone is running out of power.11. C ) He collects things from different countries.12. D) Trying out a new gym in town.13. C) A discount for a half-year membership.14. D) The operation of fitness equipment.15. C) She knows the basics of weight-lifting.Section C16. B) They often apply for a number of positions.17. A) Get better organized.18. D) Apply for more promising positions.19. B) If not forced to go to school, kids would be out in the streets.20. D) Design activities they now enjoy doing on holidays.21. D)Take kids out of school to learn at first hand22. C) It is seen almost anywhere and on any occasion.23 D) It offers people a chance to socialize.24 A) Their state of mind improved.25 B) It is life.2018年6月四级阅读1阅读第一套Section A26. E) constructed27. O) undertaken28. F) consulted29. C) collection30. N) scale31. I) eventually32. K) necessarily33. L) production34. A) cheaper35. J) heightSection B36. K）A 20-year-old junior at Georgia Southern University told BuzzFeed News that she normally…37. D）“When we talk about the access code we see it as the new face of the textbook monopoly(垄断), a new way to lock students around this system,”…38. M）Harper, a poultry（家禽）science major, is taking chemistry again this year and had to buy a new access code to hand in her homework…39. G）The access codes may be another financial headache for students, but for textbook businesses, they’re the future…40. B）The codes—which typically range in price from ＄80 to ＄155 per course—give students online access to systems developed by education companies like McGraw Hill and Pearson…41. L）Benjamin Wolverton, a 19-year-old student at the University of South Carolina, told BuzzFeed News that…42. H）A Pearson spokesperson told BuzzFeed News that “dig ital materials are less expensive and a good investment” that offer new features,…43. F）She decided to wait for her next work-study paycheck, which was typically $150-$200, to pay for the code…44. J）David Hunt, an associate professor in sociology at Augusta University, which has rolled out digital textbooks across its math and psychology departments,…45. C）But critics say the digital access codes represent the same profit-seeking ethos(观念) of the textbook business, and are even harder for students to opt out of…Section CPassage One开头英语为：Losing your ability46. A) Not all of them are symptoms of dementia.答案出处:There are pretty clear differences between signs of dementia and age-related memory loss.47. C) Communication within our brain weakens.答案出处:Changes in brain cells can affect communication between different regions of the brain.48. A) Totally forgetting how to do one's daily routines.答案出处:Forgetting how to operate a familiar object like a microwave oven, or forgetting how to drive to the house of a friend you’ve visited many times before can also be signs of something going wrong.49. C) Turn to a professional for assistance.答案出处:Daffner suggests going to your doctor to check on medications, health problems and other issues that could be affecting memory.50. D) Staying active both physically and mentally.答案出处:And the best defense against memory loss is to try to prevent by building up your brain's cognitive reserve.In other words, keep your brain busy and working. And also get physically active, because exercise is a known brain booster.Passage Two文章开头是A letter51. What happened to Darwin's letter in the 1970s?B) It was stolen more than once.答案出处：“We realized in the mid-1970s that it was missing,”…. likely taken by an intern (实习生)”… “The intern likely took the letter again once nobody was watching it.”52. What did the FBI do after the recovery of the letter?A) They proved its authenticity.答案出处：Their art crime team recovered the letter but were unable to press charges because the time oflimitations had ended. The FBI worked closely with the Archives to determine that the letter was both authentic and definitely Smithsonian’s property.53. What is Darwin's letter about?D) His acknowledgement for help from a professional.答案出处：The letter was written by Darwin to thank an American geologist, Dr. Ferdinand Vandeveer Hayden, for sending him copies of his research into the geology of the region that would become Yellowstone National Park.54. What will the Smithsonian Institution Archives do with the letter according to Kapsalis?D) Make it available online.答案出处：After it is repaired, we will take digital photos of it and that will be available online.55. What has the past half century witnessed according to Kapsalis?B) Radical changes in archiving practices.答案出处：…“Archiving practices have changed greatly since the 1970s,”says Kapsalis, “and we keep our high value documents in a safe…”2阅读第二套Section A26-30 M N C J F 31-35 K L B I E26. M) pollutants27. N) restricted28. C) consequence29. J) innovation30. F) detail31. K) intended32. L) outdoor33. B) collaborating34. I) inhabitants35. E) creatingSection BAs Tourists Crowd Out Locals, Venice Faces “Endangered” List36. E Just beyond St. Mark’s Square…37. J Earlier this year …38. G Venice’s deadline passed with …39. C Venice is one of…40. N Then it hits him…41. F For a time, UNESCO, …42. B “People are cheering and holding …”43. L The city’s current mayor, Luigi Brugnaro …44. D Laura Chigi, a grandmother at the march, …45. H But UNESCO didn’t even hold a vote …Section CPassage one46. C) Help them build a positive attitude towards life.47. A) Earn more money.48. C) How long its positive effect lasts.49. D) Their communication with others improved.50. A) Find financial support.Passage Two51. C) They all experienced terrible misfortunes.52. B) The utmost comfort passengers could enjoy.53. A) It was a mere piece of decoration.54. D) The belief that they could never sink with a double-layer body.55. A) She was used to carry troops.3阅读第三套Section A26. C) cast27. L) replaced28. F) efficient29. J) professionals30. E) decorative31. G) electrified32. I) photographed33. B) approach34. K) quality35. H) identify长篇阅读n-American students have been eager participants…37.C.But instead of bringing families together…38.I.The issue of the stresses felt by students in elites school…39.E.The district has become increasingly popular with..40.B.With his letter…41.K.Not all public opinion…42.H.Jennifer Lee…43.D.About 10 minutes44.A.This fall…45.G.Both Asian-American and white families…Section C仔细阅读Passage One46. A) Senesa’s thinking is still applicable today.47. B) It is a teaching tool under development.48. C) It helps them learn their academic subjects better.49. D) They use various ways to explain the materials.50. B) Their emotional involvement.Passage Two51:D) They are beter educated than their counterparts.52 C ) They think it needs further improving.53. B) Job stability and flexibility.54. D) The balance between work and family.55. A) They still view this world as one dominated by males.2018年6月四级翻译1翻译第一套：过去，乘飞机出行对大多数中国人来说是难以想象的。

2012年12月大学英语四级真题试卷(第2套)(题后含答案及解析)

2012年12月大学英语四级真题试卷（第2套）(题后含答案及解析)题型有：1. Writing 2. Reading Comprehension (Skimming and Scanning) 3. Listening Comprehension 4. Reading Comprehension (Reading in Depth) 5. Cloze 8. TranslationPart I Writing (30 minutes)1．For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay entitled Education Pays based on the statistics provided in the chart below (Unemployment rate in 2010). Please give a brief description of the chart first and then make comments on it. You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words. Education Pays正确答案：Education Pays The bar chart given by US Bureau of Labor Statistics reflects the unemployment rate in 2010 among people with different educational background. From these statistics, it can be seen that the higher degree one possesses, the less likely he is to be unemployed. Generally speaking, two factors have contributed to this phenomenon. For one thing, the advancement of technology and the adjustment of industrial structure lead to a dramatic demand of workforces with high educational degrees. Therefore, it is natural for people with higher educational degrees to enjoy a more steady and well-paid job. For another, those with lower educational degrees tend to be dismissed and substituted more frequently because their jobs usually feature low technologies which can be done by anybody. As far as I am concerned, education is always a worthy investment. So, as individuals, first we should attach great importance to education. Second, the government and authorities should adopt relevant measures to ensure the equity of education. Only in this way can more people get the tickets to a much more comfortable life.Part II Reading Comprehension (Skimming and Scanning) (15 minutes)Directions: In this part, you will have 15 minutes to go over the passage quickly and answer the questions attached to the passage. For questions 1-7, mark：Y (for YES) if the statement agrees with the information given in the passage;N (for NO) if the statement contradicts the information given in the passage;NG (for NOT GIVEN)if the information is not given in the passage.Should Sugar Be Regulated like Alcohol and Tobacco? Sugar poses enough health risks that it should be considered a controlled substance just like alcohol and tobacco, argue a team of researchers from the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF). In an opinion piece called “The Toxic (毒性的) Truth About Sugar”published Feb. 1 in Nature, Robert Lustig, Laura Schmidt and Claire Brindis argue that it’s wrong to consider sugar just “empty calories. “They write:“ There is nothing empty about these calories. A growing body of scientific evidence is showing that fructose (果糖) can trigger processes that lead to liver toxicity and a host of other chronic diseases. A little is not a problem, but a lot kills—slowly. “Almost everyone’s heard of—or personally experienced—the well-known sugar high, so perhaps the comparison between sugar and alcohol or tobacco shouldn’t come as a surprise. But it’s doubtful that Americans will look favorably upon regulating their favorite vice. We’re a nation that’s sweet on sugar: the average US adult downs 22 teaspoons of sugar a day, according to the American Heart Association, and surveys have found that teens swallow 34 teaspoons. To counter our consumption, the authors advocate taxing sugary foods and controlling sales to kids under 17. Already, 17% of US children and teens are obese (肥胖的), and across the world the sugar intake (摄入) has increased three times in the past 50 years. The increase has helped create a global obesity plague that contributes to 35 million annual deaths worldwide from noninfectious diseases including cancer, heart disease and diabetes. Linda Matzigkeit, a senior vice president at Children’s Healthcare, said “ We have to do something about this or our country is in danger. It’s not good if your state has the second-highest obesity rate. Obese children turn into obese adults. ““ There are good calories and bad calories, just as there are good fats and bad fats, good amino acids (氨基酸) and bad amino acids,” Lustig, director of the Weight Assessment for Teen and Child Health program at UCSF, said in a statement. “But sugar is toxic beyond its calories. “The food industry tries to imply that “a calorie is a calorie,” says Kelly Brownell, director of the Rudd Center for Food Policy and Obesity at Yale University. “But this and other research suggests there is something different about sugar,”says Brownell. The UCSF report emphasizes the metabolic (新陈代谢的) effects of sugar. Excess sugar can alter metabolism, raise blood pressure, affect the signaling of hormones and damage the liver—outcomes that sound suspiciously similar to what can happen after a person drinks too much alcohol. Schmidt, co-chair of UCSF’s Community Engagement and Health Policy program, noted on CNN: “ When you think about it, this actually makes a lot of sense. Alcohol, after all, is simply made from sugar. Where does vodka come from? Sugar. “But there are also other areas of impact that researchers have investigated: the effect of sugar on the brain and how liquid calories are interpreted differently by the body than solids. Research has suggested that sugar activates the same reward pathways in the brain as traditional drugs of abuse like morphine or heroin. No one is claiming the effect of sugar is quite that strong, but, says Brownell, “ it helps confirm what people tell you sometimes, that they hunger for sugar and have withdrawal symptoms when they stop eating it. “There’s also something particularly tricky about sugary drinks. “ When calories come in liquids, the body doesn’t feel as full,” says Brownell. “People are getting more of their calories than ever before from sugared drinks. “Other countries, including France, Greece and Denmark, impose soda taxes, and the concept is being considered in at least 20 US cities and states. Last summer, Philadelphia came close to passing a 2-cents-per-ounce soda tax. The Rudd Center has been a strong advocate of a more modest 1 -cent-per-ounce tax. But at least one study, from 2010, has raised doubts that soda taxes would result in significant weight loss:apparently people who are determined to eat—and drink—unhealthily will find ways to do it. Teens—no surprise—are good at finding ways to get the things they can’t have, so state policies banning all sugar-sweetened drinks from public schools and providing only water, milk or 100% fruit juices haven’t had the intended effect of steering kids away from drinking sugared drinks: the average teen consumes about 300 calories per day—that’s nearly 15% of his daily calories—in sweetened drinks, and the food and drink industry is only too happy to feed this need. Ultimately, regulating sugar will prove particularly tricky because it goes beyond health concerns; sugar, for so many people, is love. A plate of cut-up vegetables just doesn’t pack the same emotional punch as a tin of home-made chocolate chip cookies (饼干) , which is why I took my daughter out for a cupcake and not an apple as an after-school treat today. We don’t do that regularly—it’s the first time this school year, actually—and that’s what made it special. As a society, could we ever reach the point where we’d think apples—not a cupcake—are something to get excited over? Says Brindis, one of the report’s authors and director of UCSF’s Philip R. Lee Institute for Health Policy Studies: “We recognize that there are cultural and celebratory aspects of sugar. Changing these patterns is very complicated. “For inroads (进展) to be made, say the authors in their statement, people have to be better educated about the hazards of sugar and agree that something’s got to change: Many of the interventions (干预) that have reduced alcohol and tobacco consumption can be models for addressing the sugar problem, such as imposing special sales taxes, controlling access, and tightening licensing requirements on vending machines (自动售货机) and snack-bars that sell high sugar products in schools and workplaces. “ We’re not talking prohibition,”Schmidt said. “We’re not advocating a major imposition of the government into people’s lives. We’re talking about gentle ways to make sugar consumption slightly less convenient, thereby moving people away from the concentrated dose. What we want is to actually increase people’s choices by making foods that aren’t loaded with sugar comparatively easier and cheaper to get. “2．Why do some researchers think sugar should be considered “a controlled substance” ?A．It contains nothing but empty calories.B．It is as harmful as morphine and heroin.C．It works the same way as alcohol and tobacco in the human body.D．Excessive intake of sugar results in liver toxicity and various diseases,正确答案：D解析：文章第一段提出将糖归为管制品，是因为其会造成健康风险，第二段引用评论文章来列举糖带来的健康风险：果糖会诱发肝毒性和许多其他慢性疾病的进程，少量的糖不会出问题，但是大量的糖会慢慢导致死亡。

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Model Test 1Key to Model Test 1Part I. WritingAre Families Demanding Too Much from Their Children?Most families demand too much from their children. Usually parents will hope theirchildren to become a musician or a scientist or something else. The children are asked to play the piano and do extra homework everyday.But the parents often ignore the interests of their children, who could not do well becausethey have to choose what they hate to do. All parents love their children and try to givethem their best love. They expect a very successful child. But the problem is, most of the time, their love may be painful for their children.Each child is born unique. Do not force them. Give them their own sky and space, and children have to be themselves. Every child is different. Every child has his/her own positionin the world. It is the parents’ responsibility to give them the best advice.Part II. Reading Comprehension (Skimming and Scanning)1. N 根据文章的小标题可知文章介绍的是关于保险的一些内容,而政府提供的保险只是其中的内容之一,并不是文章的主要内容。

2020年12月英语四级真题及答案第二套（网络整理版）

2020年12月英语四级真题及答案第二套（网络整理版）2020年12月英语四级真题及答案第二套(网络整理版）作参考一、四级听力部分：听力原文：1. A) A deadly fish has been spotted in the Mediterranean waters.2. C) It could poses a threat to other marine species.3. B) About half of its city center will be closed to ears.4. A) The rising air pollution in Paris5. B) His houses has burnt down in a fire.6. D) Sell the pearl he had kept for years.7. C) His monstrous pearl was extremely valuable.8. A) It boasts a farily long history.9. C) It is a family business.10. D) Loss of competitive edge.11. A) Conducting a financial analysis for it.12. D) She is really impressed by the man's house.13. B) From home design magazine.14. C) The cost was affordable.15. B) She wants him to share his renovation experiences with her.16. D) Removing objects from patients' noses and ears.17. C) Five to nine-year-olds were the most likely to put things in their ears.18. D) They are curious about these body parts.19. B) It gave her a used bicycle.20. A) Expanding bike-riding lessons.21. B) It is a charity organization.22. D) How animals deal with lack of gravity.23. A) They were not used to the low-gravity environment.24. C) They already felt at home in the new environment.25. B) They behaved as if they were on Earth.纯视听一致 40% 10道题视听一致+同义替换 48% 12道题纯同义替换 12% 3道题（有一道是全文理解）Passage 1主题：孩子往耳朵和鼻子里塞东西，去医院取出16. D) Removing objects from patients' noses and ears.听力原文：Removing foreign objects from ears and nosescosts England almost 3 million pounds a year, a study suggests.考点：视听一致17. C) Five to nine-year-olds were the most likely to put things in their ears.听力原文：five to nine-year-olds come to the hospital with something in their ears the most.考点：视听一致18. D) They are curious about these body parts.听力原文：考点：视听一致+同义替换According to the study, the occurrence of foreign objects in children is generally attributed to curiosity. Children have an impulse to explore their noses and ears.Passage 2主题：二手自行车做慈善，送给有需要的人，教他们骑19. B) It gave her a used bicycle.听力原文：At this time, rebicycle got involved and gave Layla a second-hand bicycle.考点：视听一致+同义替换20. A) Expanding bike-riding lessons.听力原文：And there's now expanding bike riding lessonsas demand source. 考点：视听一致21. B) It is a charity organization.听力原文：无考点：全文理解Passage 3主题：老鼠在低重力环境下的试验22. D) How animals deal with lack of gravity.听力原文：T o that end, they have been studying how other species deal with low gravity, specifically focusing on mice.考点：视听一致+同义替换23. A) They were not used to the low-gravity environment.听力原文：As you'll notice in the video, the mice definitely seemuncomfortable at the beginning of the experiment.考点：同义替换24. C) They already felt at home in the new environment.听力原文：Several of the mice are observed running around the cage walls.考点：同义替换25. B) They behaved as if they were on Earth.The scientist wanted to see whether the mice would continue doing the same kinds of activities they were observed doing on earth. The study showed that the mice kept much of the routines intact, including cleaning themselves and eating when hungry.考点：视听一致+同义替换听力原文：Passage 1Removing foreign objects from ears and noses costs England almost 3 million pounds a year, a study suggests. Children were responsible for the vast majority of cases. 95% of objects removed from noses and 85% from ears. Every year, an averageof 1,218 nose and 2,479 ear removals took place between 2010 and 2016. According to England's hospital episodes statistics, children aged one to four, were the most likely to need help from doctors for a foreign object in their nose, five to nine-year-olds come to the hospital with something in their ears the most. Jewelry items accounted for up to 40% of cases in both the ears and noses of children, paper and plastic toys, where the items removed next most from noses, cotton beds and pencils were also found in ears. According to the study, the occurrence of foreign objects in children is generally attributed to curiosity. Children have an impulse toexplore their noses and ears. This results in the accidental entry of forei gn objects. Any ear, nose and throat surgeon has many weird stories about wonderful objects found in the noses and ears of children and adults. Batteries can pose a particular danger. In all cases, prevention is better than cure. This is why many toys contain warnings about small parts. Recognizing problems early and seeking medical attention is important.Question 16 to 18, are based on the passage you've just heard .16. What does England spend an annual 3 million pounds on?17. What do we learn from England's hospital episodes statistics?18. What is generally believed to account for children putting things in their ears or noses?Passage 2Today, I would like to talk to you about my charity rebicycle. But before that, let me introduce someone. This is Layla Rahimi. She was so scared when she first moved to New Zealand, that she struggled to leave the house and would spend days workingup the courage to walk to the supermarket for basic supplies.After a few months of being quite down and unhappy, she was invited to join a local bike club. At this time, rebicycle got involved and gave Layla a second-hand bicycle. Within weeks, her depression had begun to ease as she cycled. The bicycle totally changed her life, giving her hope and a true feeling of freedom.To date, rebicycle has donated more than 200 bikes to those in need. And there's now expanding bike riding lessons as demand source. With a bike, newcomers here can travel farther, but for almost no cost. The three hours a day, they used to spend walking to and from English language lessons has been reduced to just one hour.Our bike riding lessons are so successful that we are urgently looking for more volunteers, learning to ride a bike is almost always more difficult for an adult, and this can take days and weeks rather than hours. So if any of you have some free time during the weekend, please come join us at re bicycle and make a difference in someone's life.Questions 19 to 21 are based on the passage. You have just heard 19. What did rebicycle do to help Layla Rahimi?20. What is Rebicycle doing to help those in need?21. What do we learn from the passage about rebicycle?Passage 3Thanks to the international space station, we know quite a bit about the effects of low gravity on the human body, but NASA scientists want to learn more. To that end, they have been studying how other species deal with low gravity, specifically focusing on mice. The results are both interesting and humorous. The scientists first sent some mice and especially designed cage to the international space station. The cage allowed them tostudy the behavior of the mice remotely from earth via video. As you'll notice in the video, the mice definitely seem uncomfortable at the beginning of the experiment. They move around clumsily, drifting within the small confines of the cage, and do their best to figure out which way is up.But without success, however, it's not long before the mice begin to catch on. They adapt remarkably well to their new environment and even use the lack of gravity to their advantage as they push themselves around the cage. That's when things really get wild. The 11th day of the experiment shows the mice are not just dealing with the gravity change, but actually seem to be enjoying it. Several of the mice are observed running around the cage walls. The scientist wanted to see whether the mice would continue doing the same kinds of activities they were observed doing on earth. The study showed thatthe mice kept much of the routines intact, including cleaning themselves and eating when hungry.22 to 25 are based on the paths that you have just heard question.22. What do NASA scientists want to learn about?23. What does the passage say about the mice at the beginning of the experiment?24. What was observed about the mice on the 11th day of the experiment?25. What did the scientists find about the mice from the experiment?二、四级选词填空部分：When my son completes a task, I can't hlep but praise him.26. B. constant27. G. negative28. K. repeatedly29. L. rewarded30. C disappointing31 .H. outcome32.1. pattern33. D. distinguish34. N. simply35.0. undertaken三、四级信息匹配部分：The History of the Lunch Box36. [F] City kids,on the other hand,went home for lunch and came back.37. [j] The company sold 600, 000 units the first year.38. [〇] The introduction of backpacks changed the lunch box scene abit^he adds.39. [C] Lunch boxes have been connecting kids to cartoons and TV shows and super-heroes for decades.40. [H] And then everything changed in the year of 1950.41 .[L] The new trend was also a great example of planned obsolescence,that is,to design a product so that it will soon become unfashionable or impossible to use and will need replacing.42. [D] Let's start back at the beginning of the 20th century-the beginning of the lunch box story,really.43. [A] It was made of shiny,bright pink plastic with a Little Mermaid sticker on the front,and I carried it with me nearly every single day.44. [M] The metal lunch box craze Lasted until the mid-1980s,when plastic took over.45. [I] But these containers were really /doc/1818387206.html,sting years on end.四、四级仔细阅读部分：P146 A When they don* t have the chance to do what they want47 D Harmful conduct48 B Many volunteers choose to hurt themselves rather than endure boredom49 C It may promote creative thinking.50 D Allow oneself some time to be bored.P251 .B Forests are fast shrinking in many developing countries.52. C Those that used to have the lowest forest coverage.53. A The government’ s advocacy54. C Their capability of improving air quality55. D Developed and developing countries are moving in opposite directions五、四级作文部分：WritingDirections：For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write on the topic Changes in the Way of Transportation.You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.范文：Changes in the way of transportationAs the internet is developing so rapidly, the way of transportation keeps changing surprisingly. New applications on transportation emerge abundantly, contributing to the fact that people* s lifestyle has been changed as well.The changes in the way of transportation can be listed as follows. First of all, with the development of technology, the priceof transportation is much cheaper than before. Moreover, compared with traditional ways of buying tickets, transportation applications and websites give passengers the opportunity to book tickets online without going outside to particular ticket offices. Besides, highspeed railways gradually replace the oldfashioned green trains, which can tremendously improve travelers’ comfort during the journey and shorten the time spent on the way.From my perspective, the changes in the way of transportation mainly lie in the good respects. As one of the fortunate passengers who live in the age of internet and can get access to online service of transportation, I can* t help exclaiming: it is the best of times.六、四级翻译部分：春节前夕吃团圆饭是中国人的传统。

2017年6月大学英语四级真题第二套精品详解及中文翻译版

2017年6月大学英语四级真题第二套详解及翻译（精品版）Part I Writing (25 minutes)(请于正式开考后半小时内完成该部分，之后将进行听力考试)Directions:For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write an advertisement on your campus website to sell a bicycle you used at college. Your advertisement may include its brand, features,condition and price, and your contact information. You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.（在校园网站上写一则广告，卖一辆你在大学里用过的自行车。

你的广告可能包括它的品牌，特征，条件和价格，和你的联系信息。

）Second-handed bicycle for saleTo inform anyone may be interested, I am currently（当前）owning a used bicycle for sale. This used bike is a black medium-sized race bicycle I bought just seven months before, which is still in good condition so far without any mechanical breakdowns or potential problems due to my careful maintenance（维护）. Most impressively, you can shift the gear of it to change the speed anytime you like accordingly, which makes it reliable and flexible to ride . I am very sure that it will serve as a portable and convenient vehicle for anyone who enjoys traveling and exercising in an environmental way.Regarding of the the merits mentioned above, I would like to sell it for three hundred Yuan, which is a totally worthy and economic deal to make. Anyone interested or intend to inquire about please do not feel hesitated to contact Li Ming. My contact number is 8888888.Li MingPart II Listening Comprehension (30 minutes)Section ADirections:In this section, you will hear three news reports. At the end of each news report, you will hear two or three questions. Both the news report and questions will be spoken only once. After you hear questions, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1with a single line through the centre.注意：此部分试题请在答题卡1上作答。

(完整word版)2017年12月英语四级真题答案及解析(第二套)

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最后最您生活愉快 ~O(∩_∩)O ~2017 年12 月大学英语四级考试真题答案与详解（第2 套）Part I Writing审题思路：此次话题师生关系贴近学生生活，因此写起来并不难。

简单开篇之后，考生应该将重点放在第二段，给出处理好师生关系的一些建议。

当然，这个话题还可以从不同的角度入手，比如老师应该如何做，或者师生共同努力，等等。

考生应结合自己的实际情况，从自己最擅长的角度写，这样容易做到言之有物。

本文仅从学生角度给出了三条处理好师生关系的建议。

高分范文：Teacher-student Relationship Is Never C omplexThe relationship between teachers and students has been hotly discussed in recent years in China for more and more attention has been paid to education. Today I would like to share some tips on how to get along well with teachers from students’ perspective.First and foremost, leave a good first impression on your teacher. As the saying goes, well begun is half done.A good first impression is important for teachers to remember your name among your fellow students. Secondly, study hard and be active in class. A student who loves study can definitely impress teachers deeply. Finally, keep contact with your teacher after.To conclude, teacher-student relationship is never complex if you could have an excellent academic performance, be cooperative in class or make friends with your teacher.全文翻译：师生关系并不复杂由于人们对教育越来越关注，师生关系近几年来中国引起热议。

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2017 年 12 月大学英语四级考试真题(第 2 套)Part I Writing(30 minutes)Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay on how to best handle the relationship between teachers and students. You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.Part II Listening Comprehension(25 minutes) Section ADirections: In this section, you will hear three news reports. At the end of each news report, you will hear two or three questions. Both the news report and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre. Questions 1 and 2 are based on the news report you have just heard.1. A) It tries to entertain its audience.C) It wants to catch people’ s attention.B) It tries to look into the distance.D) It has got one of its limbs injured.2.A) It was spotted by animal protection officials.B) It was filmed by a local television reporter.C) Its videos were posted on social media.D) Its picture won a photography prize.Questions 3 and 4 are based on the news report you have just heard.3.A) The distance travelled C) The spending on gas.B) The incidence of road accidents.D) The number of people travelling.4.A) Fewer people are commuting.C) Job growth is slowing down.B) Gas consumption is soaring.D) Rush-hour traffic is worsening.Questions 5 to 7 are based on the news report you have just heard.5. A) He told a stranger the sad story about himself.B)He helped a stranger to carry groceries to his car.C)He went up to a stranger and pulled at his sleeves.D)He washed a stranger’ s car in return for some food.6.A) He ordered a lot of food for his family.B) He gave him a job at his own company.7.A) He works hard to support his family.B) He is an excellent student at school. Section B C)He raised a large sum of money for him.D)He offered him a scholarship for college.C)He is very good at making up stories.D)He has been disabled since boyhood.Directions: In this section, you will hear two long conversations. At the end of each conversation, you will hear four questions. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre. Questions 8 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.8.A) Attended an economics lecture.C) Had a drink at Queen Victoria.B) Taken a walk on Charles Street.D) Had dinner at a new restaurant.9.A) Treat a college friend to dinner.C) Attend his brother’ s birthday party.B) Make preparations for a seminar.D) Visit some of his high school friends.10.A) Gather statistics for his lecture.B) Throw a surprise birthday party.C) Meet with Jonathan’ s friends on the weekend.D) Join him in his brother’ s birthday celebration.11. A) By car.B) By train.C) By taxi.D) By bus.Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.12. A) Taking a vacation abroad.C) Saving enough money for a rainy day.B) Reviewing for his last exam.13.A) Preparing for his final exams. B) Negotiating with his boss for a raise.14.A) Finish her term paper.B) Save enough money.15.A) He has rich sailing experience.B) He speaks Spanish fluently. Section C D)Finding a better way to earn money.C)Working part time as a waiter.D)Helping the woman with her courses.C)Learn a little bit of Spanish.D) Ask her parent’ s permission.C)He is also eager to go to Spain.D)He is easy to get along with.Directions: In this section, you will hear three passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear three or four questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you mast choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre. Questions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard.16.A) She went to the same university as her mother.B) She worked as a nurse in the First World War.C) She won the Nobel Prize two times.D) She was also a Nobel Prize winner.17.A) She fought bravely in a series of military operations.B) She developed X-ray facilities for military hospitals.C) She helped to set up several military hospitals. D)She made donations to save wounded soldiers.18. A) Both died of blood cancer.C) Both won military medals.B) Both fought in World War I.D) Both married their assistants.Questions 19 to 21 are based on the passage you have just heard.19. A) They were the first settlers in Europe.B)They were the conquerors of Norway.C)They discovered Iceland in the ninth century.D)They settled on a small island north of England. 20.A) It was some five hundred miles west of Norway.B)It was covered with green most time of the year.C)It was the Vikings’ most important discovery.D)It was a rocky mass of land covered with ice.21.A) The Vikings, ocean explorations.C) The Vikings’ everyday life.B) The making of European nations.D) The Europeans’ Arctic discoveries. Questions 22 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard.22.A) Work hard for a better life.C) Dream about the future.B) Make mistakes now and then.D) Save against a rainy day.23.A) Teach foreign languages for the rest of his life. B)Change what he has for his past imaginary world. C)Exchange his two-story house for a beach cottage. D)Dwell on the dreams he had dreamed when young.24.A) Criminal law.C) Oriental architecture.B) City planning.D) International business.25.A) Dream and make plans.C) Be content with what you have.B) Take things easy in life,D) Enjoy whatever you are doing.Part III Reading Comprehension(40 minutes) Section ADirections: In this section, there is a passage with ten blanks. You are required to select one word for each blank from a list of choices given in a word bank following the passage. Read the passage through carefully before making your choices. Each choice in the bank is identified by a letter. 4Please mark the corresponding letter for each item on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line throughthe centre. You may not use any of the words in the bank more than once.Questions 26 to 35 are based on the following passage.Technological changes brought dramatic new options to Americans living in the 1990s. During this decade new forms of entertainment, commerce, research, and communication became commonplace in the U. S. The driving force behind much of this change was a (n) 26 popularly known as the Internet.The Internet was developed during the 1970s by the Department of Defense. In the case of an attack, military advisers suggested the27of being able to operate one computer from another terminal. In the early days, the Internet was used mainly by scientists to communicate with other scientists. The Internet28under government control until 1984.One early problem faced by Internet users was speed. Phone lines could only transmit information at a29rate. The development of fiber-optic ( 光纤 )cables allowed for billions of bits of information to be received every minute. Companies like Intel developed faster microprocessors, so personal computers could process the30signals at a more rapid rate.In the early 1990s, the World Wide Web was developed, in large part, for31purposes. Corporations created home pages where they could place text and graphics to sell products. Soon airline tickets, hotel32, and even cars and homes could be purchased online. Universities33research data on the Internet, so students could find34information without leaving their dormitories. Companies soon discovered that work could be done at home and35online, so a whole new class of telecommuters began to earn a living from home offices unshaven and wearing pajamas (睡衣 ).A) advantage I) maintainedB) commercial J) occupationsC) conservation K) postedD) equipped L) remainedE) incoming M) reservationsF) innovation N) submittedG) limited O) valuableH) localSection BDirections: In this section, you are going to read a passage with ten statements attached to it. Eachstatement contains information given in one of the paragraphs. Identify the paragraph from whichthe information is derived. You may choose a paragraph more than once. Each paragraph ismarked with a letter. Answer the questions by marking the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2.The Health Benefits of KnittingA)About 15 years ago, I was invited to join a knitting group. I agreed to give it a try.B)My mother had taught me to knit at 15, and I knitted in class throughout college and for afew years thereafter. Then decades passed without my touching a knitting needle. But within twoMondays in the group, I was hooked, not only on knitting but also on crocheting ( 钩织 ), and I wason my way to becoming a highly productive crafter.C)I ’ vemade countless baby blankets, sweaters, scarves, hats, caps for newborns. I take aknitting project with me everywhere, especially when I have to sit still and listen. As I discoveredin college, when my hands are busy, my mind stays focused on the here and now.D) It seems, too, that I’ m part of a national renewal of interest in needle and other handicrafts(手工艺 ).The Craft Yam Council reports that a third of women ages 25-35 now knit or crochet.Even men and schoolchildren are swelling the ranks, among them my Mend’ s three small grandsons Last April, the council created a Stitch Away Stress”campaign in honor of National StressAwareness Month. Dr. Herbert Benson, a pioneer in mind/body medicine and author of TheRelaxation Response, says that the repetitive action of needlework can induce a relaxed state likethat associated with meditation ( 沉思 ) and yoga. Once you get beyond the initial learning curve,knitting and crocheting can lower heart rate and blood pressure.E)But unlike meditation, craft activities result in tangible and often useful products that canenhance self-esteem. I keep photos of my singular accomplishments on my cellphone to boostmy spirits when needed.F)Since the 1990s, the council has surveyed hundreds of thousands of knitters and crocheters,who routinely list stress relief and creative fulfillment as the activities’ main benefits. A is the father of a prematurely born daughter who reported that during the baby’ s five weeks intensive care unit,“ learning how to knit infant hats gave me a sense of purpose during a time thatI felt very helpless. It’ s a hobby that I’ ve stuck with, and it continues to help me cope with stress at work, provide a sense of order in hectic ( 忙乱的 ) days, and allow my brain time to solve problems.”G) A recent email from the yam ( 纺纱 ) company Red Heart titled“ HealthBenefits ofCrocheting and Knitting ” prompted me to explore what else might be known about the health value ofactivities like knitting. My research revealed that the rewards go well beyond replacing stress and anxietywith the satisfaction of creation.H)For example, Karen Hayes, a life coach in Toronto, conducts knitting therapy programs,including Knit to Quit to help smokers give up the habit, and Knit to Heal for people coping with healthcrises, like a cancer diagnosis or serious illness of a family member. Schools and prisons with craftprograms report that they have a calming effect and enhance social skills. And having to followinstructions on complex craft projects can improve children’ s math skills.I) Some people find that craftwork helps them control their weight. Just as it’ s challe smoke while knitting, when hands are holding needles and hooks, there’ s less snacking and mind eating out of boredom.J) I ’ ve found that my handiwork with yam has helped my arthritic患(关节炎的 )fingers remainmore dexterous ( 灵巧的) as I age. A woman encouraged to try knitting and crocheting afterdeveloping an autoimmune disease that caused a lot of hand pain reported on the Craft Yam Councilsite that her hands are now less stiff and painful.K) A 2009 University of British Columbia study of 38 women with an eating disorder whowere taught to knit found that learning the craft led to significant improvements. Seventy-fourpercent of the women said the activity lessened their fears and kept them from thinking about theirproblem.L)Betsan Corkhill, a wellness coach in Bath, England, and author of the book Knit for Health&Wellness, established a website, Stitchlinks, to explore the value of what she calls therapeuticknitting. Among her respondents, 54 percent of those who were clinically depressed said thatknitting made them feel happy or very happy. In a study of 60 self-selected people with persistentpain, Ms. Corkhill and colleagues reported that knitting enabled them to redirect their focus,reducing their awareness of pain. She suggested that the brain can process just so much at once, andthat activities like knitting and crocheting make it harder for the brain to register pain signals.Perhaps most exciting is research that suggests that crafts like knitting and crocheting may help tokeep off a decline in brain function with age. In a 2011 study, researchers led by Dr. Yonas Geda atthe Mayo Clinic in Rochester interviewed a random ( 随机的 ) sample of 1,321 people ages 70-89,most of whom were cognitively ( 在认知方面 ) normal, about the cognitive activities they engaged inlate in life. The study, published in the Journal of Neuropsychiatry & Clinical Neurosciences, foundthat those who engaged in crafts like knitting and crocheting had a diminished chance of developingmild cognitive disorder and memory loss.M)Although it is possible that only people who are cognitively healthy would pursue suchactivities, those who read newspapers or magazines or played music did not show similar benefits.The researchers speculate that craft activities promote the development of nerve pathways in thebrain that help to maintain cognitive health.N)In support of that suggestion, a 2014 study by Denise C. Park of the University of Texas atDallas and colleagues demonstrated that learning to knit or do digital photography enhancedmemory function in older adults. Those who engaged in activities that were not intellectuallychallenging, either in a social group or alone, did not show such improvements.O)Given that sustained social contacts have been shown to support health and a long life, thosewishing to maximize the health value of crafts might consider joining a group of like-minded folks.I for one try not to miss a single weekly meeting of my knitting group.36.When the author was a college student, she found that knitting helped her concentrate.37.Knitting can help people stay away from tobacco.38.Even men and children are now joining the army of knitters.39.Being a member of a crafts group enhances one’ s health and prolongs one’ s life.40.Knitting diverts people’ s attention from their pain.41.The author learnt to knit as a teenager, but it was not until she was much older that shebecame keenly interested.42.When people are knitting, they tend to eat fewer snacks.43.Survey findings show that knitting can help people relieve stress.44.According to a study, knitters and crocheters are less likely to suffer mild cognitive damage.45. The products of knitting can increase one’ s sense of self-respect.Section CDirections: There are 2 passages in this section. Each passage is followed by some questions orunfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Youshould decide on the best choice and mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 with a singleline through the centre.Passage OneQuestions 46 to 50 are based on the following passage.Nobody really knows how big Lagos is. What’ s indisputable is that it’ s growing very quick Between now and 2050, the urban population of Africa could triple. Yet cities in sub-SaharanAfrica are not getting richer the way cities in the rest of the world have. Most urban Africans live inslums (贫民窟 ); migrants are often not much better off than they were in the countryside. Why?The immediate problem is poverty. Most of Africa is urbanising at a lower level of income thanother regions of the world did. That means there ’ s little money around for investment that would make citiesliveable and more productive. Without upgrades and new capacity, bridges, roads andpower systems are unable to cope with expanding populations. With the exception of South Africa,the only light rail metro system in sub-Saharan Africa is in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Traffic jam leadsto expense and unpredictability, things that keep investors away.In other parts of the world, increasing agricultural productivity and industrialization wenttogether. More productive farmers meant there was a surplus that could feed cities; in turn, thatcreated a pool of labour for factories. But African cities are different. They are too often built aroundconsuming natural resources. Government is concentrated in capitals, so is the money. Most urbanAfricans work for a small minority of the rich, who tend to be involved in either cronyish (有裙带关系的 )businesses or politics. Since African agriculture is still broadly unproductive,food isimported, consuming a portion of revenue.So what can be done? Though African countries are poor, not all African cities are. In Lagos,foreign oil workers can pay as much as $65,000 per year in rent for a modest apartment in a safepart of town. If that income were better taxed, it might provide the revenue for better infrastructure.If city leaders were more accountable to their residents, they might favour projects designed to helpthem more. Yet even as new roads are built, new people arrive. When a city ’ s population grow 5% a year, it is difficult to keep up.46.What do we learn from the passage about cities in sub-Saharan Africa?A) They have more slums than other cities in the world.B) They are growing fast without becoming richer.C) They are as modernised as many cities elsewhere.D) They attract migrants who want to be better off.47.What does the author imply about urbanisation in other parts of the world?A) It benefited from the contribution of immigrants.B) It started when people’ s income was relatively high.C)It benefited from the accelerated rise in productivity.D) It started with the improvement of people’ s livelihood.48.Why is sub-Saharan Africa unappealing to investors?A) It lacks adequate transport facilities.B) The living expenses there are too high.C) It is on the whole too densely populated.D) The local governments are corrupted.49.In what way does the author say African cities are different?A) They have attracted huge numbers of farm labourers.B) They still rely heavily on agricultural productivity.C) They have developed at the expense of nature. D)They depend far more on foreign investment.50.What might be a solution to the problems facing African cities?A) Lowering of apartment rent.C) More rational overall planning.B) Better education for residents.D) A more responsible government.Passage TwoQuestions 51 to 55 are based on the following passage.For the past several decades, it seems there’ s been a general consensus on how to get ahead in America: Get a college education, find a reliable job, and buy your own home. But do Americansstill believe in that path, and if they do, is it attainable?The most recent National Journal poll asked respondents about the American dream, what ittakes to achieve their goals, and whether or not they felt a significant amount of control over theirability to be successful. Overwhelmingly, the results show that today, the idea of the Americandream — and what it takes to achieve it—looks quite different than it did in the late 20th century.By and large, people felt that their actions and hard work — not outside forces — werethedeciding factor in how their lives turned out. But respondents had decidedly mixed feelings aboutwhat actions make for a better life in the current economy.In the last seven years, Americans have grown more pessimistic about the power of education tolead to success. Even though they see going to college as a fairly achievable goal, a majority52 percent — thinkthat young people do not need a four-year college education in order to besuccessful.Miguel Maeda, 42, who has a master’ s degree and works in public health, was the first in his family to go to college, which has allowed him to achieve a sense of financial stability hisparents and grandparents never did.While some, like Maeda, emphasized the value of the degree rather than the education itself,others still see college as a way to gain new perspectives and life experiences.Sixty-year-old Will Fendley, who had a successful career in the military and never earned acollege degree, thinks “ personal drive ” is far more important than just going to college. To Fendley, a sense of drive and purpose, as well as an effective high-school education, and basic life skills, like balancing a checkbook, are the necessary ingredients for a successful life in America.51. It used to be commonly acknowledged that to succeed in America, one had to have ______.A) an advanced academic degree C) a firm belief in their dreamB) an ambition to get ahead D) a sense of drive and purpose52.What is the finding of the latest National Journal poll concerning the American dream?A) More and more Americans are finding it hard to realize.B) It remains alive among the majority of American people.C) Americans ’ idea of it has changed over the past few decades. D)An increasing number of young Americans are abandoning it.53.What do Americans now think of the role of college education in achieving success?A) It still remains open to debate.B) It has proved to be beyond doubt.C) It is no longer as important as it used to be.D) It is much better understood now than ever.54.How do some people view college education these days?A) It promotes gender equality.C) It adds to cultural diversity.B) It needs to be strengthened.D) It helps broaden their minds.55. What is one factor essential to success in America, according to Will Fendley?A)A desire to learn and to adapt.B)A strong sense of responsibility. C)A willingness to commit oneself.D)A clear aim and high motivation.Part IV Translation(30 minutes) Directions: For this part, you are allowed SO minutes to translate a passage from Chinese into English. You should write your answer on Answer Sheet 2.华山位于华阴市，距西安120 公里。

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Part IWriting范文点评高分范文Going to Graduate School Is a Better Choice①If given two options after graduation, that is, to take a job in a company orto go to a graduate school, I'd prefer the latter.② First and foremost, it is widely acknowledged that a higher level ofeducation means better payments and more opportunities in the future in China. ③Therefore, I think another two or three years' investment in graduate education must be worthwhile in the long run. ④Secondly, I love my major and have a strong desire to further my study so as to deeply explore some academic issues in this field.⑤Finally, the job market for undergraduate students is too competitive foraverage students like me to find a satisfying job. ⑥Thus,it would be a better choice if I could obtain a master's degree.⑦Considering the three reasons listed above, I would choose to go to agraduate school after graduation to earn a better future.Part ⅡListening ComprehensionSection ANews Report One(1) The Christmas Eve in Thailand was shattered by violence when ten bombs blasted across Bangkok around midnight. Five Thai citizens died during the attack and more than thirty injured. No terrorist group claimed responsibility for the bombings by Tuesday. Some believe the blasts were caused by Muslim separatists. Bombings and shootings occur almost daily in Thailand’s three Southern-most provinces. Yala, Narathiwat and Pattani have long complained o f neglect and discrimination in the largely Buddhist nation, which have a dominant Muslim圣诞节前夕，泰国曼谷市发生了10 起炸弹袭击事件，这让平安夜的节日气氛烟消云散。

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22年6月大学英语四级考试真题二的答案全文共6篇示例，供读者参考篇1My Big Sister Took a Super Hard English TestHi friends! My name is Lily and I'm 8 years old. I'm in 3rd grade and I love drawing pictures, playing soccer, and reading fun stories. Today I want to tell you about this really tough English test that my big sister Amy had to take a couple of weeks ago. It's called the College English Test Band 4 and it's a big deal for university students in our country.Amy is 20 years old and she's a sophomore (that means 2nd year) at Capital City University, studying economics. She had been studying reallllly hard for months to get ready for this test. I could hear her reading out loud and making flashcards in her bedroom late at night when I was supposed to be asleep. The test had listening, reading, writing, and translating sections - all in English which is not our first language. No wonder Amy was so stressed!On the morning of the test, Amy got up at 6am which is crazy early for a Saturday! She put on her lucky purple sweaterand packed a tuna sandwich, some energy bars, and a giant water bottle into her backpack. I got up too to wish her good luck and give her a hug before she left. She asked me to stay out of her room while she was gone so I wouldn't mess up her textbooks and notes everywhere.After what felt like forever, Amy finally came home around 5pm. I could tell right away from her frowny face that the test had been really hard. She looked exhausted! She told me and my parents all about the reading passage she had to write an essay response for. Apparently it was an article about the environment and climate change. Amy said she had to analyze the author's main points, give her opinion on the solutions proposed, and discuss what individuals can do to help.For the listening section, there was a lecture from a professor talking about economic policies in Europe. Amy had to take notes and then summarize the key information in writing. There were also some conversation recordings she had to answer questions about. Yikes, taking a test entirely in English sounds impossible to me!The translation part seemed really hard too. Amy had to translate passages from English into our language and vice versa. Some were about science topics she didn't know much about.She said one of the hardest English sentences to translate was something like "The intricacies of the delicate ecosystem were disrupted by the shortsighted human activity." So many big vocabulary words to look up!After dinner, Amy occupied the living room couch for hours squinting at her textbooks and going over practice tests. Even though I was watching my favorite TV shows, I could hear her mumbling English words and grammar rules under her breath. I'm really glad I don't have tests like that yet - they seem awfully stressful!A few weeks later, Amy's scores finally came back. She didn't get a perfect score, but she did well enough to meet the English requirements for her economics program. What a relief! Amy was so proud of herself for pushing through and not giving up on this crucial exam. Me and my parents took her out for ice cream to celebrate. I got two scoops of chocolate chip cookie dough, my favorite!Wow, that really was an epic English test Amy had to conquer. I can't even imagine having to know that much English vocabulary and grammar, let alone sitting for a several-hour exam completely in my second language! I'll just be over here reading English picture books and watching cartoons to practicefor now. Hopefully by the time I'm in university, learning languages won't be quite so intense. But good job Amy - you worked so hard and it paid off! Let me know if you need any help studying for your next big test. I'll bring the flashcards and snacks!篇2The June 2022 Test Was Super Hard!Hi everyone! My name is Timmy and I'm in 5th grade. I really like English class but the big test we had to take last June was sooo difficult. It was the College English Test Band 4 and all the big kids have to take it before going to university. My older sister Jenny is a senior in high school, so she had to take the test too. She studied like crazy for months!After the test, Jenny and I talked about the answers. I'm gonna tell you all about what was on the test and the right answers. Get ready, 'cause this was an epic test full of reading, listening, writing, and translating stuff. It's gonna be a long story!Reading ComprehensionThere were four reading passages on the test. The first one was about some scientists studying plants in the rainforest. Itwas pretty interesting, talking about all the unique plant species they found. But there were lots of hard vocabulary words I didn't know, like "biodiversity" and "ecosystem."The second passage was super boring though. It just described the history of some manufacturing company. Snooze fest! At least the questions about the main ideas and details were straightforward.Passage 3 discussed the education system in a country called Finland. That one was fascinating! I learned that Finnish kids don't have too much homework and get to play a lot during the school day. Their teachers are also very respected. No wonder Finnish students score so high on tests!The last reading was a short story about a boy leaving home. It was pretty sad, but the questions helped me analyze the plot and characters. Overall, the reading section was challenging but manageable if you practiced a lot.Listening ComprehensionUgh, the listening part was the worst! The audio recordings were blazing fast with tons of unfamiliar accents. We had to answer questions after each conversation or talk.I remember one conversation was between two friends deciding where to go for dinner. Another was an lecture about the history of the Olympics. Boring!The most interesting one was probably the report about electric cars. It discussed the benefits of EVs over gas-powered vehicles. I learned that electric cars produce no direct emissions which is much better for the environment. Pretty cool!No matter how fascinating the topic was, it was still brutally hard to catch all the details. Listening comprehension has always been my weakness. If I ever take this test again, I'll practice listening waaay more.Writing and TranslationAfter suffering through the listening, we had to write a short essay for the writing section. The prompt asked us to discuss the influence of social media on modern society. Well, that's a subject I know a lot about! I wrote about the pros and cons of apps like Facebook, Twitter, and TikTok.The last part was translating sentences back and forth between English and Chinese. Chinese is my native language, so this section felt a little easier than the rest. But I'm surenon-native speakers struggled a lot more. There were somereally weird idioms and expressions that were hard to translate accurately.Phew, that's finally the whole test covered! I have sooo much respect for anyone who passed that thing. The College English Test Band 4 was a MONSTER. My poor sister was drained for days after taking it.Well, thanks for listening to my incredibly detailed recap. If you're taking this crazy test soon, study hard and get plenty of rest! You're gonna need all the brainpower and energy you can get. And may the odds be ever in your favor!篇3My Answers for the Big English TestHi there! I'm going to tell you all about this really hard English test I had to take a little while ago. It was called the College English Test Band 4, even though I'm just a kid in elementary school. The teachers said I was super smart so they let me try it. There were readings, listening clips, writing tasks - it had everything!The first part was reading comprehension. There were a few different passages we had to read and answer questions about.One was about some scientists who made fake rhino horns to try to stop poachers from killing real rhinos. That one was pretty interesting!The fake horns looked and felt just like the real ones, but they put some kind of marker inside so they could tell them apart. The plan was to flood the illegal market with all these fake horns so the poachers wouldn't be able to sell the real ones anymore. Pretty clever, right?There were multiple choice questions asking things like why the scientists made the fake horns, what challenges they faced, and what the goal was. I thought that one was easy enough since the passage explained it all clearly. I got most of those right.Then there was another reading about how music can help you heal from injuries faster. It talked about this special musical therapy they use in some hospitals. Doctors will play certain types of relaxing music to help patients recover better from operations and stuff.Apparently the music helps reduce your stress levels and blood pressure. It can even help control your breathing and heart rate when you're trying to heal up. Wild, huh? I never knew music could do all that!There were some tricky vocabulary words in that one I had to figure out from context clues. But overall, if youread closely, you could get the main points and answer the questions correctly. I felt pretty good about that passage too.The next section was listening comprehension - definitely the hardest part for me! They played recordings of conversations or lectures, and we had to answer questions testing if we understood everything properly.One of them was a convo between two friends deciding what activities to do on their vacation. They went back and forth weighing the pros and cons of stuff like hiking, going to an amusement park, visiting museums, and more. It was hard to catch all the details as they were talking so quickly.Another listening passage was a professor lecturing about the history of some ancient civilization's art and architecture. There were so many dates, names, and descriptions of different buildings and artifacts to try to keep straight. I just tried my best to focus!After each listening section, we had to answer multiple choice questions about the main ideas, the speakers' attitudes, the reasons they gave for certain opinions, and other little details.I probably didn't ace that part, but I felt like I did okay considering how tough it was.Then we had to write a short essay responding to a question prompt. The one I got was: "Some people prefer to live in a small town, while others prefer to live in a big city. Which do you prefer and why?"For that question, I wrote about how I personally like living in a small town better. I talked about how it's more peaceful and quiet, you get to know all your neighbors, and everything is pretty close together so you don't need to drive super far to get places.I said big cities can be exciting too with more activities and job opportunities. But I'd rather have the cozier, tighter-knit community feel of a small town, at least for now while I'm still a kid. I tried to back up my points with some examples and reasons. Writing has always been one of my strengths!The very last part was an integrated writing task where we read a passage and listened to a recording about the same topic. Then we had to write an essay putting together information from both sources to answer a particular question prompt.The topic for that one was about the role of public libraries and how they are evolving in the digital age. The reading talked about all the resources, community programs, and services modern libraries provide beyond just lending out books. Some key points were libraries offering free internet access, quiet study spaces, job search assistance, and educational events for all ages.The recording was a discussion between two people debating whether libraries are still essential today with so much information available online. One side argued that libraries remain vital community hubs, while the other felt they were becoming increasingly outdated and could be phased out eventually.For my essay, I had to take a stance on whether public libraries should receive funding from the government in the future. I wrote that they absolutely should based on the valuable resources highlighted in the reading and recording.I talked about how libraries make information and education accessible to everyone, even those who can't afford internet or don't have technology at home. They're safe spaces for kids to have fun and learn after school. Plus they bring people together through their programs and resources for the whole community.Even in the digital era, I argued libraries evolve and modernize to stay relevant rather than becoming obsolete. They deserve funding so they can keep serving people's educational and social needs for years to come. I worked really hard on that essay to tie in all the key details!Phew, that test was no joke - I was exhausted after! It covered so many different skills like reading, listening, writing, vocabulary, and more. Overall though, I felt pretty good about it.I studied really hard to prepare, and I think that showed in my performance.Maybe one day if I keep working at it, I could actually take the real College English Test for university instead of just the practice one. A kid can dream, right? Thanks for letting me tell you all about my big English exam adventure!篇4My Big Bro Took the College English Test!Hi friends! Today I'm gonna tell you all about my big brother's big English test that he took last year. It was called the College English Test Band 4 and it was super important for him to do well on it. He studied really really hard!The test had a listening part first. Bro said there were some conversations and he had to answer questions about what the people said. Like if someone was asking for directions or ordering food at a restaurant. Those kinds of easy conversations that I hear every day. But then there were also longer lectures about science topics and stuff. Bro struggled a bit with those cause the English was harder and they used complex words I don't know yet.After the listening, there was a reading section. Bro had to read some passages and answer comprehension questions. One passage was about environmental protection which is important to take care of our planet. Another one was about self-driving cars and the future of transportation. That one sounded really fascinating! I wanna learn to drive a self-driving car when I'm older.The reading also had some opinion pieces that Bro had to identify the main ideas and author's stance. Like whether the writer agreed with something or not. Critical reading skills are key for tests like this. Bro read a sample essay about online learning too and had to analyze the structure and logic.Next up was the writing section which Bro said was the hardest part. First he had to write a data analysis based on agraph or chart. He had to describe the main trends and make inferences from the information. That requires lots of complex vocabulary that I'm still learning.Then Bro had to write a long essay for the writing task. He could choose between an opinion essay or an argumentative one. Whichever he picked, he had to state his thesis clearly, give logical supporting reasons, examples, and address counterarguments. All in academic English of course which has lots of big words I don't fully understand yet. But I'm getting there!The very last part was translation. Bro had to translate sentences from English to Chinese and vice versa. He actually found this easier than the writing since he's so fluent in both languages already. It just required careful understanding of grammar, vocabulary, and not making careless mistakes.Whew, that test seemed super hard! Way harder than the little tests I take in school. Bro studied for months using practice materials and taking mock exams. He said time management was crucial too so he could get through all the sections properly.When Bro finally took the real test, he was crazy nervous at first. But he stayed focused and did his absolute best. A couplemonths later, his scores came out and...he passed with a great score! We were all so proud and celebrated his achievement.Passing this test means Bro has a really high level of English that will help him a ton in university and his future career. I could never handle a test like that now, but hopefully by studying hard like Bro did, I'll be that good at English one day too. Then I can take the big College Test when I'm older and make my family proud just like my amazing big brother! Wish me luck, friends!篇5A Student's Look at the June 2022 College English Test Band4 Paper 2 AnswersHi there! My name is Lily and I'm 10 years old. Today I want to talk about the June 2022 College English Test Band 4 Paper 2 because my big sister just took it. She's a junior in university studying biology, so she had to take this big important English test. After she finished, she showed me the questions and went over the answers with me. I thought the reading passages and questions were really interesting, so I wanted to share what I learned!The first passage was about the history of chocolate. It talked about how chocolate was first discovered and used byancient American civilizations like the Maya and Aztecs. They would grind up cocoa beans into a thick liquid that they would drink. I thought that was kind of gross at first, but then the passage explained how chocolate later spread to Europe. Europeans started adding sugar and milk to make it taste better as a solid candy. That made way more sense to me - chocolate is delicious! The questions about this passage asked things like where chocolate originated, how its preparation changed over time, and what some of the benefits of chocolate are. I remembered most of the answers from the passage.The second passage was about some famous diamonds and their crazy histories. It described the huge Cullinan diamond that was over 3,000 carats when it was first found in a South African mine in 1905. Can you imagine - a diamond bigger than a baseball! The passage said this diamond was so valuable that it was transported to England in a plain box by a regular mail courier to keep it safe from thieves. Once in England, it was eventually cut into smaller diamonds, with two of the biggest pieces becoming part of the British royal family's crown jewels. Other diamonds mentioned had similarities in being extremely large, rare, or having been owned by famous people. The questions asked you to identify details about the specific diamonds discussed. I had a little more trouble with those ones.Then there was a longer passage all about the explorers known as the Lewis and Clark Expedition. This took place in the early 1800s when the United States had just finished gaining independence and was starting to explore lands further west. President Thomas Jefferson commissioned Meriwether Lewis and William Clark to lead an expedition mapping the territory, establishing trade with Native American tribes, and studying plants/animals/geography along the way. The passage described their journey, which took over two years going up the Missouri River, across the Rocky Mountains, all the way to the Pacific Ocean and back. It talked about the Native American guide Sacagawea who helped them with translation and directions. It also mentioned advanced machines like sextants that they used for navigation and surveying. I thought this passage was super interesting and it really made me want to learn even more about the Lewis and Clark Expedition. The questions covered all the key points like who commissioned it, where they traveled, important people involved, and challenges they faced.Finally, there was a shorter passage discussing personality traits and how they relate to being successful in business. It defined personality traits as "habitual patterns of behavior, thought, and emotion" that make each person unique. It talked about how traits like being outgoing, ambitious, hardworkingand conscientious can help in business situations. But it also said more reserved traits like being analytical and paying attention to detail are important too. The key, according to the passage, is being self-aware of your personality strengths/weaknesses so you can apply them effectively. The questions asked things like defining personality traits, naming examples of helpful traits for business, and summarizing the main idea. I felt like I did pretty well on those.Overall, while some of the vocabulary and longer passages were pretty challenging for me as a 10-year-old, I really enjoyed learning about all the different topics covered on this English test. My big sister said the writing and listening sections were hard too, but she felt good about her preparation thanks to taking lots of practice tests. Tests are no fun, but at least this one included some fascinating reading material spanning science, history, culture and more. If I study hard like my sister did, I'm sure I'll be able to master English tests like this when I'm older too. Thanks for reading my mini essay - I hope it gave you a kid's perspective on what the June 2022 College English Test was all about!篇6The Big Test Answers for College KidsHi there! I'm going to tell you all about the big test that college kids had to take last year. It was called the College English Test Band 4 Paper Two. That's a really long name, isn't it? But don't worry, I'll explain what it was all about.You see, when kids grow up and go to college, they have to take a lot of tests to show how good they are at different subjects. One of those tests is all about English. The kids have to read some long passages and answer questions about them. It's kind of like when your teacher gives you a reading comprehension quiz, but much harder!So on this test in June 2022, there were a few reading passages that the college kids had to read. One was about some scientists who were studying these really cool sea creatures called cephalopods. That's a fancy word for things like octopuses, squids, and nautiluses. Can you imagine having eight bendy arms? I think that would be so much fun to play with!Anyway, these scientists found out that cephalopods are actually really smart animals. They can use tools, solve problems, and even edit their own RNA to adapt to their environment. RNA is kind of like the instructions that tell cells how to grow and work properly. It's super complex science stuff that even I don't fully understand yet.The next passage was about a guy named Ben Franklin who lived a long time ago in America. He was what they call a "polymath" which means he was great at lots of different things. Ben Franklin loved learning and science. He discovered all sorts of cool things about electricity by flying kites in thunderstorms. I probably wouldn't recommend doing that though, it seems dangerous!Ben Franklin also started the first public library, the first fire department, and he even helped write the Declaration of Independence which was a really important document that led to America becoming an independent country. He did so many impressive things in his life. I want to be just like Ben Franklin when I grow up!The last passage talked about this idea called the "knowledge revolution" where more and more people are getting access to knowledge and information through the internet and technology. It's kind of like how we can just ask our phones or smart speakers questions and get answers right away.。

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2018年6月大学英语四级真题答案详解(第2套)PartⅠWriting(30minutes) No body could deny that writing is one of the basic abilities for men.Put it another way,it is unlikely to imagine human civilization without writing ability.At the top of the list,if we overlook the significance of writing ability,we will suffer a great difficulty in our daily written communication.In addition to what has been mentioned above,it is advisable for us to attach importance to this ability because writing plays a key in our academic performance.To summarize,writing does carry a positive implication for our life and study.In view of the great value of writing ability,we should take actions to develop this capability.For my part,initially,we are supposed to keep in mind that reading is the first step of writing,so we should read great books as many as possible,learning from the great works how to write concisely and effectively.Moreover,owing to the fact that practice makes perfect,we should frequently practice writing;for example,we may develop the habit of keeping a diary.原文翻译：没有人能否认写作是人类的基本能力之一。

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Model Test 1Part I. WritingSample Writing:A Reply to A FriendDear John,I received your letter yesterday. In reply to your inquiry about applying for admission to my university, I would like to give you the following suggestions.My school is a comprehensive university with such disciplines as science, engineering, the arts, economy, management, law and education. Among all the majors, I suggest that you should apply for the major of computer science and technology. There are some reasons for this suggestion. First, the computer personnel are in great demand owing to the widespread use of computers in every field. Therefore, you can find a job easily if you have a degree in this major. Second, my university has first-rate facilities and excellent teachers in this field. You will definitely benefit from studying in my university. There are some requirements for this major. To begin with, you must have a good foundation in math and English. Knowledge in these two subjects is essential for doing well in this major. In addition, you have to pay a higher tuition fee than students of other majors. Of course, you have to make some preparations for the test. On the one hand, you need to learn something about the computer. On the other hand, you should have basic knowledge about English before coming to the university. Otherwise, you will have difficulty in learning well in this major. I hope the above suggestions helpful to you. Wish you good luck. Yours Sincerely,DavidPart II. Reading Comprehension (Skimming and Scanning)1-7 Y Y N Y NG N Y8. face-to-face and respect 9. a favor or debt should never be forgotten10. to make friends and keep themPart III. Listening Comprehension11. C. 该题考查说话人所处的地点. 根据对话中的关键词books, return, overdue可以确定对话地点在图书馆。

2017年6月大学英语四级真题试卷及答案(第2套)

2017年6月大学英语四级真题及答案(二)Part I Writing (25 minutes) (请于正式开考后半小时内完成该部分，之后将进行听力考试)Directions:For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write an advertisement on your campus website to sell a bicycle you used at college. Your advertisement may include its brand, features,condition and price, and your contact information. You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.Part II Listening Comprehension (30 minutes) Section ADirections:In this section, you will hear three news reports. At the end of each news report, you will hear two or three questions. Both the news report and questions will be spoken only once. After you hear questions, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.注意：此部分试题请在答题卡1上作答。

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大学英语四级试卷（满分120分，考试时间90分钟）一、选择题：（本题共20小题，每小题3分，共60分）1.Here are some books by Agatha Christie.You can read______you like.A.whichever oneB.whoseC.whatever oneD.what2.Groceries are expensive.Each time I go shopping I seem______more.A.spendingB.be spendingC.to spendingD.to be spending3.The weather may not be find tomorrow,in______case we’ll have to put the trip off.A.thisB whichC.thatD.whose4.It is not until1997______their sovereign rights over Hong Kong.A.will the Chinese people resumeB.the Chinese people will resumeC.that the Chinese people will resumeD.that will the Chinese people resume5.I didn’t actually see them______the safe,but I heard them______about that.A.open,talkB.to open,talkC.open,talkingD.to open,talking6.Passengers may leave bulky articles under the stairs______the conductor'spermission.A.atB.withC.onD.in7.You won't get in_____the end of the act.A.tillB.atC.byD.in8.He said he was in debt and asked me for a loan______$50.A.onB.forC.withD.of9.What tremendous achievements we have made_______all fronts in the past few years!A.inB.onC.atD.of10.John is unfortunately devoid_______a sense of humour.A.withB.ofC.toD.from11.She couldn't bear_____fun of like that.A.MadeB.being makingC.being madeD.making12.He has been hoping for a rise in salary for a year but he_____ask for it yet.A.daren'tB.doesn't dareC.hadn't daredD.won't dare13.With the curtains_____,the room was dark.A.drewB.were drawnC.drawingD.drawn14.Excuse me for breaking in,___I have some news for You.A.soB.andC.butD.yet15.There is no___that a lot of damage has been done by the typhoon sweeping across the city.A.ideaB.doubtC.hopeD.uncertainty16.A NASA experimental jet,the X-43A,flew at a world-record speed----11,260 kilometres an hour on November17.Its speed is___as sound.A.as ten times fastB.ten times as fastC.fast as ten timesD.so fast ten times17.The fact saddened all the fans____their beloved team lost the championship.A.thatB.whichC.whatD.until18.If___,he promised that he would do all he could to promote public welfare.A.electedB.being electedC.having electedD.to be elected19.--i introduce myself?My name is Meg Johnson.()Nice to meet you,Mr.Johnson.A.Must isB.ShouldC.Need netD.Mays20.The boss made them.___ten hours day.()A.worked toB.workingC.workD.to work二、翻译（共计15分）1.电影开演半小时了。

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Keys to Model Test (7)Band FourPart I. Writing (30minutes) Sample WritingJune 18, 2002Dear Wang Hui,I am sorry that it has taken me so long to reply your last letter. As you know, July is a test season, and these days I'm almost up to my ears in preparation for the final exams. But after that will come the exciting summer vacation. I've already made an elaborate plan for the coming vacation.First of all, I'd like to travel back home and have a good rest. After all, after such along term of study, I am a little tired. I plan to stay home for about half month, and take the opportunity to pay visits to our high school teachers and friends. Then I will come back to school for a one-month remedy class. Through these years I have been given too much weight to written English, but only to find myself quite weak in oral communication. So I’ve signed up for an oral English training course to improve my spoken English.What is your plan for summer vacation? You mentioned in your last letter that you would make a trip to Beijing during the summer vacation. Have you made up your mind?Looking forward to your reply.Yours,Li Ming Part II. Reading Comprehension (Skimming and scanning) (15minutes)1. Y 见小标题。

2. Y 见小标题caution 部分的第一句话But family exports caution that the newequality can also have a negative side, diminishing respect for parents.3. N 见第一段最后几行可知父母和子女的差别表现在很多方面。

4. N 见第二段可知差距并没有消失，而是缩小了。

5. Y 见小标题Causes of the change部分，一共四个自然段，段意正是所述内容。

6. NG 文章没有提到所述内容。

7. Y 见小标题Where do families go from here?第一句。

8. He believes that parents—in their eagerness to keep the peace and avoid arguments—miss an opportunity to teach children how to resolve conflicts, rather than simply avoiding them.见小标题caution 部分第一段的最后一句话。

9. neglecting values, neglecting teaching opportunities, and neglecting the relationship。

见小标题caution 部分第二段的倒数第七行。

10. Because the parents experience the rebellion in the 60s, they can better accepttheir son’s desire for independence and crazy and sometimes rebellious things that children do.见小标题growing understanding部分第一段的第四行。

Part III. Listening ComprehensionSection A11-15 DBDBB 16-18 ADB 19-21 AAC 22-25 DBCCSection B26-29 CCBA 30-32 ADC 33-35: ADASection C: Compound Dictation:36-43 regularly, measure, frequently, mass media, academic, preferences, commercial, advertising,44. are used to obtain information about voters’ attitudes45. to put forward candidates with winning potential, and to plan campaigns.46. it is often possible to determine the probable winnerPart IV. Reading Comprehension ( Reading in Depth ) (25minutes) Section A:47. F) authority 该空需要选择一个名词与over 搭配，表示对……行使权利。

Obedience 指服从不能与此搭配。

48. N) clearly 根据句子的意思需要选择个副词修饰drawn, 且前面有muchmore 限定，全句子的意思为，随着社会的复杂，服从是相对而言的，在此种状况下，处于某种地位的人在权力能触及范围内此权势变得越来越明显。

只有clearly 最合适。

49. O) assign 根据句子表述teach 与homework 搭配只能选assign 表示布置作业。

50. D) obedience 根据上下文提示的摩托车手遵守规则听从警察，their 限定前面的那种情况，所以选择该词。

51. K) likely 根据上文提到的情况，如果这种范围越权了，那么遵守就不可能了。

52. E) recite 该空选择一个动词与lists 搭配，只有recite 表示背诵条条款款。

53. M) chaos 根据本段的意思，遵守某种权力有时候有利于社会处于和谐的状态。

没有这种约束，社会就会变得一片混乱。

54. I) answer 根据搭配answer the question55. J) blindly 该空需要选择一个修饰形容词的副词，指盲目服从的人。

56. B) other one…the other…搭配,表示一种看法，另一种看法。

Section B57. B) 主旨题。

第一段是introduction.，第二段从but 引出sea water，第三段提到利用temperature variation between currents来开发海水资源。

第四段提到利用thermal sea energy proposal 来开发海水资源。

第五段提到利用wave power来开发海水资源。

综上所述B) How to use sea water todevelop water source of energy正确。

58. C) 词汇题。

根据第二段landlocked后面一句The seas have contributed littleor nothing in the way of power. 可知这儿提到的水资源不是来自海水，又根据构词法可判断C) almost or entirely surrounded by land是正确答案。

59. D) 细节题。

见第四段。

60. B) 推断题。

文章中不曾提到Russia 和South America , 而Asia也只提到Japan.61. A) 推断题。

用排除法，文章中不曾提到C, 而B和D与文章的主题句不符合。

62. D) 是非判断题见第一段的第二到第三行。

63. C) 词汇题。

见第二段第三行they是所在从句的主语和主句的主语一致。

64. A) 推断题。

根据文章的最后一段的最后一句话可推测出。

65.D) 主旨题。

第三段提到的并不是所有的时尚都能被人们接受甚至有人抵制新的时尚。

接着举出例子来说明时尚的接受是怎样的过程。

66. B) 根据文章第二段提到的one reason, a second reason, a further reason可知一共三个原因。

Part V. Cloze (15minutes)67-71: CBCBA 72-76: CADBA 77-81:DACBA 82-86: BADAA67.C) autonomous 形容词指自主的，自治的。

Autonomy 名词自治自主，auto 指汽车。

该空需填写一个名词。

据意思这种装置在现代化过程中发挥着重要的作用。

68. B) 该空后面指一种普遍原理，且machine 为单数。

69. C) one’s own 指……自己的70. B) 该空填一个表所属的定语从句71. A) 选一个副词修饰detect，constantly ,经常地，consistently 表前后一致地。

72. C) 根据前面提到的governor 指自动调温，调速的装置。

所有只有increase合适。

73. A) no one 指泛指没有人这种反馈装置能起作用。

74. D) such a 修饰名词。

75. B) as …as 表比较结构。

76. A) it is adj. to do that …77. D) nothing but 强调“只有，仅仅”。

78. A) in their path 表在它们的路径。