2020年9月大学英语六级考试真题答案与解析(第1套)
2020年大学英语四级考试真题及解析(第一套)
2020年大学英语四级考试真题及解析（第一套）一、PartⅠWriting(30minutes)1.Directions:For this part,you are allowed30minutes to write an essay on online libraries.You can start your essay with the sentence“Online libraries are becoming increasingly popular”.You should write at least 120words but no more than180words.输入答案内容...【答案】【参考范文】The use of online library has attracted extensive attention of the society,which can be found in TV programs,newspapers,university classes and many aspects of our life.However,people hold different views on the e-libraries.(1)Some believe it is quite convenient while others oppose it.(2)In terms of the advantages of online library,it is more accessible than the real libraries.Simply take out your mobile devices,and sign in the library,you can borrow the book you want to read.It saves you the trouble of transporting yourself to the library,and lifts you from the toil of carrying the heavy paper books.(3)However,online libraries do have some demerits.For instance, reading online means you are more easily to be distracted,while it is the physical libraries that provide you a tranquil environment for you to focus on your reading.(4)From what has been discussed above,online libraries are designed to make reading more convenient.And readers should make full use of it to help enrich our life.【审题构思】本次考查的话题是在线图书馆，与7月份考题类似，也是涉及到互联网应用，同样也是为了考查学生的立意和论述角度与立场。
2020年9月英语四六级考试真题含答案
2020年9月英语四六级考试真题含答案【1四级第一套】听力答案：1.A) Ship traffic in the Atlantic.2.D) They may be affecting the world’s climate.3.C) To call for a permanent security guard.4.A) It had already taken strong action.5.B) The road was blocked.6.D) A track hit a barrier and overturned.7.B) It was a hard task to removing the spilled substance.8.A) She wanted to save for a new phone.9.D) They are less aware of the value of their money.10.B) More non-essential things.11.C) It may lead to excessive spending.12.C) He had a problem with the furniture delivered.13.B) Describe the furniture he received.14.A) Correct their mistake.15. с) She apologized to the man once more.16. B) Tidying up one's home.17. A) Things that make one happy.18. C) It received an incredibly large number of donated books.19. A) Give free meals to the homeless.20. D) Follow his example.21. C) Sending him had-made bags.22. A) To solve word search puzzles.23. B) They could no longer concentrate on their task.24. C) A reduction in the amount of sleep.25. C) Realize the disruptive effects of technology.PART I WritingDirections: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write an essay on online dictionaries. You can start your essay with the sentence "Online dictionaries are becoming increasingly popular. " You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.参考范文：With the growing popularity of smartphones and the high coverage rate of wireless network, online dictionaries are becoming increasingly popular for students in daily study. It seems to be a trend that online dictionaries would replace paper ones. However, just as the saying goes, “different strokes for different folks.”Some students are more prone to use online dictionaries and have two points to support it. First, online dictionaries are more portable, and make it possible to look up any new words that we met anytime and anywhere only via a small phone in our hands. Second, we can improve both written and oral skills, as online dictionaries allow us to hear the native pronunciation of eachword clearly. Whereas others hold differently. They are still in favor of use print ones. For one thing, paper dictionaries can protect our eyesight better than online ones as digital devices may emit radiation if we watch the electronic screen for a long time. For another, using the print dictionary can prevent us from being distracted by reminders of irrelevant information.As far as I’m concerned, although the content of paper dictionaries is authoritative, its lexicon is not updated as quickly as online ones. After all, we live in an information age and can have access to many hot words on the Internet every day.【选词填空第1套】26. H integrate27. B coincidence28. A associated29. L recognizable30. I maximizes31. N stressful32. K principal33. J natural34. M simply35. O symbolized【信息匹配第1套】Doctor’s orders: Let children just play36. H 段落第一句Another playtime thief37. E 段落第一句The trends have been a long time coming.38. L 段落第一句Play may not be a hard sell to kids.39.G 段落第一句Predictions aren’t the only ones who have noticed.40. D段落第一句“play is not silly behavior,”41. I 段落第一句“I respect that parents have busy lives and it’s easy to hand a child a iPhone”42.C 段落第一句The advice, issued Monday by the American Academy of Pediatrics43. K 段落第一句Yogman also worries about the pressures that squeeze playtime for more affluent kids.44. F 段落第一句By 200945. B 段落第一句“This may seem old-fashioned, but there are skills to be leaned when kids aren’t told what to do”【仔细阅读第1套】Text 1 ：Diets46.What does the author say may have an adverse impact on people?A.Under going plastic surgeries in pursuit of beauty.B.Imitating the life styles of heroes and role models.C.Striving to achieve perfection regardless of financial cost.D.Attempting to meet society’s expectation of appearance47.What have researchers found out about people’ s earnings?A.They are closely related to people’s social status.B.They have to do with people’s body weight and shapeC.They seem to matter much less to men than to womenD.They may not be equal to people’s contributions48.What does the author’ s recent study focus on?A.Previous literature on indicators of competitiveness in the work place.B.Traits that matter most in one’s pursuit of success in the labor market.C.Whether self-perception of body image impacts one’s work place successD.How bosses’ perception of body image impacts employees’ advancement.49.What is the finding of the author’s recent research?A.Being over weight actually does not do much harm to the overall well-being of employees.B.People are not adversely affected in the workplace by false self-perception of body weightC.Self-esteem helps to combat gender in equality in the work place.D.Gender in equality continues to frustrate a lot of female employees.50.What does the author think would help improve the condition in the labor market?A.Banning discrimination on the bass of employees’ body imageB.Expanding protection of women against gender discrimination.C.Helping employees change their own perception of beauty.D.Excluding body shape as a category in the labor contract.答案：46.D 47.B 48.C 49.B 50.AText 2 ：Work-life balance51.What does the author suggest by saying"The work-life balance is dead”?A.the hope of achieving a thriving life is impossible to realize.B.the pursuit of a fulfilling career involves personal sacrificeC.the imbalance between work and life simply doesn’t exist anymore.D.the concept of work-life balance contributes little to a fulfilling life.52. What does the author say about our use of language?A. it impacts how we think and behave.B.it changes with the passage of time..C. it reflects how we communicate.D. it differs from person to person.53.What does the author say we do in an ideal world?A.we do work that betters the lives of our families and friends.B. we do work that gives us bursts of joy each new day.C. we do meaningful work that contributes to society.D. we do demanding work that brings our capacity into full play.54. What does the author say about life?A. it is cyclicalB.it is dynamicC.it is fulfillingD. it is risky.55. what does the author advise us to do?A.make life as simple as possibleB.talk about balance in simpler termsC. balance life and work in a new wayD.strive for a more fulfilling life.答案：51. D 52. A 53. C 54. B 55. D翻译第1套茅台(Moutai)是中国最有名的白酒，在新中国成立前夕，被选为国宴用酒。
2020年9月大学英语四级考试真题及答案(第1套)
2020年9月大学英语四级考试真题及答案（第1套）听力答案：1.A) Ship traffic in the Atlantic.2.D) They may be affecting the world’s climate.3.C) To call for a permanent security guard.4.A) It had already taken strong action.5.B) The road was blocked.6.D) A track hit a barrier and overturned.7.B) It was a hard task to removing the spilled substance.8.A) She wanted to save for a new phone.9.D) They are less aware of the value of their money.10.B) More non-essential things.11.C) It may lead to excessive spending.12.C) He had a problem with the furniture delivered.13.B) Describe the furniture he received.14.A) Correct their mistake.15. с) She apologized to the man once more.16. B) Tidying up one's home.17. A) Things that make one happy.18. C) It received an incredibly large number of donated books.19. A) Give free meals to the homeless.20. D) Follow his example.21. C) Sending him had-made bags.22. A) To solve word search puzzles.23. B) They could no longer concentrate on their task.24. C) A reduction in the amount of sleep.25. C) Realize the disruptive effects of technology.PART I WritingDirections: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write an essay on online dictionaries. You can start your essay with the sentence "O nline dictionaries are becoming increasingly popular. "You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.参考范文：With the growing popularity of smart phones and the high coverage rate of wireless network, online dictionaries are becoming increasingly popular for students in daily study. It seems to be a trend that online dictionaries would replace paper ones. However, just as the saying goes, “different strokes for different folks.”Some students are more prone to use online dictionaries and have two points to support it. First, online dictionaries are more portable, and make it possible to look up any new words that we met anytime and anywhere only via a small phone in our hands. Second, we can improve both written and oral skills, as online dictionaries allow us to hear the native pronunciation of each word clearly. Whereas others hold differently. They are still in favor of use print ones. For one thing, paper dictionaries can protect our eyesight better than online ones as digital devices may emit radiation if we watch the electronic screen for a long time. For another, using the print dictionary can prevent us from being distracted by reminders of irrelevant information.As far as I’m concerned, although the content of paper dictionaries is authoritative, its lexicon is not updated as quickly as online ones. After all, we live in an informationage and can have access to many hot words on the Internet every day.【选词填空第1套】26. H integrate27. B coincidence28. A associated29. L recognizable30. I maximizes31. N stressful32. K principal33. J natural34. M simply35. O symbolized【信息匹配第1套】Doctor’s orders: Let children just play36. H 段落第一句Another playtime thief37. E 段落第一句The trends have been a long time coming.38. L 段落第一句Play may not be a hard sell to kids.39.G 段落第一句Predictions aren’t the only ones who have noticed.40. D段落第一句“play is not silly behavior,”41. I 段落第一句“I respect that parents have busy lives and it’s easy to hand a child a iPhone”42.C 段落第一句The advice, issued Monday by the American Academy of Pediatrics43. K 段落第一句Yogman also worries about the pressures that squeeze playtime for more affluent kids.44. F 段落第一句By 200945. B 段落第一句“This may seem old-fashioned, but there are skills to be leaned when kids aren’t told what to do”【仔细阅读第1套】Text 1 ：Diets46.What does the author say may have an adverse impact on people?A.Under going plastic surgeries in pursuit of beauty.B.Imitating the life styles of heroes and role models.C.Striving to achieve perfection regardless of financial cost.D.Attempting to meet society’s expectation of appearance47.What have researchers found out about people’ s earnings?A.They are closely related to people’s social status.B.They have to do with people’s body weight and shapeC.They seem to matter much less to men than to womenD.They may not be equal to people’s contributions48.What does the author’ s recent study focus on?A.Previous literature on indicators of competitiveness in the work place.B.Traits that matter most in one’s pursuit of success in the labor market.C.Whether self-perception of body image impacts one’s work place successD.How bosses’ perception of body image impacts employees’ advancement.49.What is the finding of the author’s recent research?A.Being over weight actually does not do much harm to the overall well-being of employees.B.People are not adversely affected in the workplace by false self-perception of body weightC.Self-esteem helps to combat gender in equality in the work place.D.Gender in equality continues to frustrate a lot of female employees.50.What does the author think would help improve the condition in the labor market?A.Banning discrimination on the bass of employees’ body imageB.Expanding protection of women against gender discrimination.C.Helping employees change their own perception of beauty.D.Excluding body shape as a category in the labor contract.答案：46.D 47.B 48.C 49.B 50.AText 2 ：Work-life balance51.What does the author suggest by saying"The work-life balance is dead”?A.the hope of achieving a thriving life is impossible to realize.B.the pursuit of a fulfilling career involves personal sacrificeC.the imbalance between work and life simply doesn’t exist anymore.D.the concept of work-life balance contributes little to a fulfilling life.52. What does the author say about our use of language?A. it impacts how we think and behave.B.it changes with the passage of time..C. it reflects how we communicate.D. it differs from person to person.53.What does the author say we do in an ideal world?A.we do work that betters the lives of our families and friends.B. we do work that gives us bursts of joy each new day.C. we do meaningful work that contributes to society.D. we do demanding work that brings our capacity into full play.54. What does the author say about life?A. it is cyclicalB.it is dynamicC.it is fulfillingD. it is risky.55. what does the author advise us to do?A.make life as simple as possibleB.talk about balance in simpler termsC. balance life and work in a new wayD.strive for a more fulfilling life.答案：51. D 52. A 53. C 54. B 55. D翻译茅台(Moutai)是中国最有名的白酒，在新中国成立前夕，被选为国宴用酒。
2020年9月英语六级真题及参考答案完整版
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【网络综合版】听力：Section ALong Conversation OneM: You are a professor of Physics at the University of Oxford. You are a senior advisor at the European Organization for Nuclear Research. You also seem to tour the global tirelessly, giving talks. And in addition, you have your own weekly TV show On Science. Where do you get the energy?W: Oh, well. 【Q1】I just love what I do. I am extremely fortunate to have this life, doing what I love doing.M: Professor, what exactly is your goal? Why do you do all of these?W: well, as you said, I do have different things going on. But these I think can be divided into 【Q2】two groups: the education of science, and the further understanding of science.M: Don't these two things get in the way of each other? What I mean is, doesn't giving lectures take time away from the lab?W: Not really, no. I love teaching, and I don’t mind spending more time doing that now than in the past. Also, what I will say is, that 【Q3】teaching a subject helps me comprehend it better myself. I find that it furthers my own knowledge when I have to explain something clearly, when I have to aid others understanding it, and when I have to answer questions about it. Teaching at a high level can be very stimulating for anyone, no matter how much expertise they may already have in the field they are instructing.M: Are there any scientific breakthroughs that you see on the near horizon? A significant discovery or invention we can expect soon.W: 【Q4】The world is always conducting science. And there're constantly new things being discovered. In fact, right now, we have too much data sitting in computers.For example, we have thousands of photos of planet Mars taken by telescopes that nobody has ever seen. We have them, yet nobody has had time to look at them with their own eyes, let alone analyze them.Q1: Why does the woman say she can be so energetic?Q2: What has the woman been engaged in?Q3: What does the woman say about the benefit teaching brings to her?Q4: How does the woman say new scientific breakthroughs can be made possible?Section AConversation 2M: Do you think dreams 【Q5】have special meanings?W: No. I don't think they do.M: I don't either, but some people do. I would say people who believe that dreams have special meanings are superstitious, especially nowadays. In the past, during the times of ancient Egypt, Greece or China, people used to believe that dreams could foresee the future. But today, with all the scientific knowledge that we have, I think it's much harder to believe in these sorts of things.W: My grandmother is superstitious, and she thinks dreams can predict the future. Once, 【Q6】she dreamed that the flight she was due to take the following day crashed.Can you guess what she did? She didn't take that flight. She didn't even bother to go to the airport the following day. Instead, she took the same flight but a week later. And everything was fine of course. No plane ever crashed.M: How funny! Did you know that flying is actually safer than any other mode of transport? It's been statistically proven. People can be so irrational sometimes.W: Yes, absolutely. But, even if we think they are ridiculous, 【Q7】emotions can be just as powerful as rational thinking.M: Exactly. People do all sorts of crazy things because of their irrational feelings. But in fact, some psychologists believe that our dreams are the result of our emotions and memories from that day. I think it was Sigmund Freud who said that children's dreams were usually simple representations of their wishes, thingsthey wished would happen. 【Q8】But in adults', dreams are much more complicated reflections of their more sophisticated sentiments.W: Isn't it interesting how psychologists try to understand using the scientific method something as bazaar as dreams? Psychology is like the rational study of irrational feelings.Q5: What do both speakers think of dreams?Q6: Why didn't the woman's grandmother take her scheduled flight?Q7: What does the woman say about people's emotions?Q8: What did psychologist Sigmund Freud say about adults' dreams?Section BPassage 1While some scientists explore the surface of the Antarctic, others are learning more about a giant body of water -- four kilometers beneath the ice pack. Scientists first discovered Lake Vostok in the 1970s by using radio waves that penetrate the ice. Since then, they have used sound waves and even satellites to map this massive body of water. How does the water in Lake Vostok remained liquid beneath an ice sheet? “The thick glacier above acts like insulating blanket and keeps the water from freezing,” said Martin Siegert, a glaciologist from the university of Wales. In addition, geothermal heat from the deep within the earth may warm the hidden lake.The scientists suspect that microorganisms may be living in Lake Vostok, closed or more than two million years. Anything found that off from the outside world f s on the surface of the earth, said Siegert. Scientists ’will be totally alien to what are trying to find a way to drill into the ice and draw water samples without causing ht be the solution. If all goes as planned, a contamination. Again, robots mig shift robot will melt through the surface ice. When it reaches the lake, it -drill will release another robot that can swim in the lake, take pictures and look for ries will shed light on life in outer signs of life. The scientists hope that discove up -space, which might exist in similar dark and airless conditions. Recently closed s moon, Europa, shows signs of water beneath the icy surface. ’pictures of Jupiter ropa to search for life there, Once tested the Antarctic, robots could be set to Eu too.Q9: What did the scientists first use to discover Lake Vostok in the 1970s? Q10: What did scientists think about Lake Vostok?Q11: What do the scientists hope their discoveries will do?Section BPassage 2The idea to study the American Indian tribe – Tarahumaras, came to James Copeland in 1984 when 【Q12】he discovered that very little research had been done on their language. He contacted the tribe member through a social worker who workedwith the tribes in Mexico. At first, the tribe member named Gonzalez was very reluctant to cooperate. He told Copeland that no amount of money could buy his language. But after Copeland explained to him what he intended to do with his research and how it would benefit the Tarahumaras, Gonzalez agreed to help. 【Q13】He took Copeland to his village and served as an intermediary. Copeland says, thanks to him, the Tarahumaras understood what their mission was and started trusting us. 【Q14】Entering the world of Tarahumaras has been a laborious project for Copeland.To reach their homeland, he must strive two and half days from Huston Taxes. He loads up his vehicle with goods that the tribe’s men can’t easily get and gives the goods to them as a gesture of friendship. The Tarahumaras, who don’t believe any humiliating wealth, take the food and share among themselves. For Copeland, the experience has not only been academically satisfying but also has enriched his life in several ways. 【Q15】“I see people rejecting technology and living a very hard, traditional life, which offers me another notion about the meaning of progress in the western tradition,” he says, “I experienced the simplicity of living in nature that I would otherwise only be able to read about.I see a lot of beauty and their sense of sharing and concern for each other.”Q12: Why did James Copeland want to study the American Indian tribe -- Tarahumaras?Q13: How did Gonzalez help James Copeland?Q14: What does the speaker say about James Copeland’s trip to the Tarahumaras village?Q15: What impresses James Copeland about the Tarahumaras tribe?Section CRecording 1What is a radical? It seems today that people are terrified of the term,minority, who are mostly wealthy white males in western society.Feminism is a perfect example of this phenomenon. The women's movement has been plagued by stereotypes, misrepresentations by the media, and accusations of man-hating and radicalism. When the basic foundation of feminism is simply that women deserve equal rights in all facets of life. When faced with the threat of being labelled radical, women back down from their worthy calls and consequently, participate in their own oppression.It has gotten to the point that many women are afraid to call themselves feminists because of a stigma attached to the word. If people refused to be controlled, and intimidated by stigmas, the stigmas lose all their power, without fear on which they feed, such stigmas can only die.To me, 【Q17】a radical is simply someone who rebels against the norm when advocates a change in the existing state of affairs. On close inspection, it becomes clear that the norm is constantly involving, and therefore, is not a constant entity. So why then, is deviation from the present situation such a threat, when the state of affairs itself is unstable and subject to relentless transformation?It all goes back to maintaining the power of those who have it and preventing the right of those who don't. In fact, when we look at the word "radical" in a historical context, nearly every figure we now hold up as a hero was considered a radical in his or her time. Radicals are people who affect change. They are the people about whom history is written. Abolitionists were radicals, civil rights activists were radicals, 【Q18】 even the founders of our country in their fight to win independence from England were radicals. Their presence in history has changed the way our society functions, mainly by shifting the balance of power that previously existed. Of course, there are some radicals who've made a negative impact on humanity, 【Q18】 but undeniably, there would simply be no progress without radicals. That been said, next time someone calls me a radical, I would accept that label with pride.Q16: What usually happens when people are accused of being radical?Q17: What is the speaker's definition of a radical?Q18: What does the speaker think of most radicals in the American history?Recording 2We are very susceptible to the influence of the people around us. For instance, you may have known somebody who has gone overseas for a year or so and has returned with an accent perhaps. We become part of our immediate environment. None of us are immune to the influences of our own world and let us not kid ourselves that we are untouched by the things and people in our life.Fred goes off to his new job at a factory. Fred takes his ten-minute coffee break, but the other workers take half an hour. Fred says, “What’s the matter with you guys?” Two weeks later, Fred is taking twenty-minute breaks. A month later, Fred takes his half hour. Fred is saying “If you can’t be them, join them. Why should I work any harder than the next guy?” The fascinating thing about being human is that generally we are unaware that there are changes taking place in our mentality. It is like returning to the city smog after some weeks in the fresh air. Only then do we realize that we’ve become accustomed to the nasty smells. Mix with critical people and we learn to criticize. Mix with happy people, and we learn about happiness. What this means is that we need to decide what we want from life and then choose our company accordingly. You may well say, "That is going to take some effort. It may not be comfortable. I may offend some of my present company." Right, but it is your life. Fred may say, "I’m always broke, frequently depressed. I’m going nowhereand I never do anything exciting." Then we discover that Fred’s best friends are always broke, frequently depressed, going nowhere and wishing that life was more exciting. This is not coincidence, nor is it our business to stand in judgement of Fred? However, if Fred ever wants to improve his quality of life, the first thing he'll need to do is recognize what has been going on all these years.It’s no surprise that doctors as a profession suffer a lot of ill health, because they spend their life around sick people. Psychiatrists have a higher incidence of suicide in their profession for related reasons. Traditionally, nine out of ten children whose parents smoke, smoke themselves. Obesity is in part an environmental problem. Successful people have successful friends, and so the story goes on.Q19 What does the speaker say about us as human beings?Q20 What does the speaker say Fred should do first to improve his quality of life?Q21 What does the speaker say about the psychiatrists?Section CLecture 3Virtually every American can recognize a dollar bill at a mere glance. Many can identify it by its sound or texture. But 【Q22】few people indeed can accurately describe the world's most powerful, important currency.The American dollar bill is colored with black ink on one side and green on the other;【Q23】 the exact composition of the paper and ink is a closely guarded government secret. Despite its weighty importance, the dollar bill actually weighs little. It requires nearly 500 bills to tip the scales at a pound. Not only is the dollar bill lightweight, but it also has a brief life span. Few dollar bills survive longer than 18 months.The word "dollar" is taken from the German word "taler," the name for the world's most important currency in the 16th century. The taler was a silver coin first minted in 1518 under the reign of Charles V, Emperor of Germany.The concept of paper money is a relatively recent innovation in the history of American currency. When the Constitution was signed, people had little regard for paper money because of its steadily decreasing value during the colonial era.【Q24】Because of this lack of faith, the new American government minted only coins for common currency. Interest-bearing bank notes were issued at the same time, but their purpose was limited to providing money for urgent government crises, such as American involvement in the War of 1812.The first noninterest-bearing paper currency was authorized by Congress in 1862, at the height of the Civil War. At this point, citizens' old fears of devalued paper currency had calmed, and the dollar bill was born. The new green colored paper money quickly earned the nickname "greenback."Today, the American dollar bill is a product of the Federal Reserve and is issued from the twelve Federal Reserve banks around the United States. The government keeps a steady supply of approximately two billion bills in circulation at all times.Controversy continues to surround the true value of the dollar bill.【Q25】American history has seen generations of politicians argue in favor of a gold standard for American currency. However, for the present, the American dollar bill holds the value that is printed on it, and little more. The only other guarantee on the bill is a Federal Reserve pledge of as a confirmation in the form of government securities.Q22: What does the speaker say about the American dollar bill?Q23: What does the speaker say about the exact composition of the American dollar bill?Q24: Why did the new American government mint only coins for common currency?Q25: What have generations of American politicians argued for?参考答案1.A)She can devote all her life to pursing her passion.2.D)Science education and scientific research.3.A)A better understanding of a subject.4.B)By making full use of the existing data.5. B) They have no special meanings.6. C) She dreamed of a plane crash.7. D) They can have an impact as great as rational thinking8. C) They reflect their complicated emotions.9. A) Radio waves.10. B)It may have micro—organisms living in it.11. D)Shed light on possible life in outer space.12. A)He found there had been little research on their anguage.13. D)He acted as an intermediary between Copel and the villagers.14. C)Laborious15. B)Their sense of sharing and caring.16 .A)They tend to be silenced into submission.17. D)One who rebels against the existing social orser.18. C)They served as a driving force for progress.19. B)It is impossible for us to be immune from outside influence.20. D) Recognize the negative impact of his coworkers.21. A) They are quite susceptible to suicide.22. B) Few people can describe it precisely.23. C) It is a well—protected government secret.24. A) People had little faith in paper money.25. C) It is awell—protected government secret.翻译：《水浒传》(Water Margin)是中国文学四大经典小说之一。
2020年9月英语六级真题及答案(第1套)
C) She dreamed of a plane craash. D) It was postponed to the following day. 7. A) They can be affected by people's childhood experiences. B) They may sometimes seem ridiculous to a rational mind. C) They usually result from people's unpleasant memories. D) They can have an impact as great as rational thinking. 8. A) They call for scientifc methods to interpret. B) They mirror their long- cherished wishes. C) They reflect their complicated emotions. D) They are often related to irrational feelings. Section B
C) Laborious. D) Tedious. 15. A) Their appreciation of help from the outsiders. B) Their sense of sharing and caring. C) Their readiness to adapt to technology. D) Their belief in creating wealth for themselves. Section C
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2020年大学英语六级考试真题及解析(第一套)
2020年大学英语六级考试真题及解析（第一套）一、PartⅠWriting(30minutes)1.Directions:For this part,you are allowed30minutes to write an essay on the saying What is worth doing is worth doing well.You should write at least150words but no more than200words.输入答案内容...【答案】【参考范文】In different stages of life,we may have diverse pursuit.No matter what we are going to do,one thing is certain:we have to spare no effort to make the worthy task fully accomplished.(1)As the saying goes,what is worth doing is worth doing well.It tells us to try our utmost ability and accomplish what we are doing,no matter how simple or how hard they will be.(2)However,people have different attitudes to this opinion.Few people who(3)stand on a different ground consider that one can hardly keep doing in this way because no one can do everything perfectly or put all his effort in all kinds of works.As I see it,working seriously is indeed of great importance as it not only helps us form a good attitude towards our work and life,but also contributes to cultivating our ability in handling multiple tasks,which will help us become more professional.(4)To conclude,what is worth doing is definitely what is meaningful to us and even can have a long-term influence on our life and growth.Only when we accomplish what is worth doing well can we be more likely to succeed.【审题构思】题目考查的是“值得做的事就把它做好”这一主题，很明显属于议论文，可从正反两方面进行说明，并提出自己的观点，最后总结收尾。
2020年9月英语六级作文真题答案：第一套
2020年9月英语六级作文真题答案：第一套Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write an essay on the saying “Beauty of the soul is the essential beauty.” You should write at least 150 words but no more than 200 words.In modern society, external beauty is more favorable since people with attractive appearance get more implicit benefits, which has triggered a controversy as to the importance of inner beauty and outer beauty. People from different walks of life hold various opinions on this topic, among which there goes a well-known saying: "Beauty of the soul is the essential beauty", intending to encourage people to pursue internal beauty rather than going blindly after physical appearance.I strongly support this idea. There are two contributory reasons for my decision. Above all, it can benefit our society in that it is the good qualities like integrity, honesty and warm heart, which inner beauty boasts, that facilitate the development of the entire society. Moreover, everyone should try to be kind and understanding. Without a kind heart, people will grow indifferent and gradually they will make no contribution both to their family and to the society. They will probably lead an empty life too.From my perspective, it is crucial that modern education should encourage people to look highly of inner beauty instead of superficial attractiveness. Also, it is high time that people understood the real meaning and value of being beautiful. Only in this way can they achieve a balanced and meaningful life.。
2020年9月大学英语四级真题试卷一阅读答案及解析
2020年9月大学英语四级真题试卷一阅读答案及解析Part III Reading ComprehensionSection A26. [I] normal27. [E] definitely28. [D] considerable29. [J] possibly30. [B] argued31. [K] proposition32. [N] tend33. [C] avoid34. [F] extreme35. [G] inaction解析：第26题可能会在[I] normal和[F] extreme之间犹豫，但根据第一段最后一句”… unable or unprepared to endure the long haul.” 可以看出投资领域本就是有涨有落的拉锯战，是再正常不过的行为，没有体现出extreme即剧烈的含义，考试时容易主观代入。
34题根据前面的go to the other可以判断后面要选一个名词，而extreme也可以作名词；再根据前文的一种模式是”put their head in the sand 避而不谈”, 后面走向了另一种极端模式就是micro-analyze everything, 锱铢必较过度分析，也可以得出extreme这个答案。
35题的答案，词汇不太常见，根据词性判断此处要填一个名词，后面写到“whatever decision they make will be the wrong one.” 不管做什么决定最终都没有实际结果，就是一种无所为的状态，排除其他名词可以得出inaction.Section B36. [H] Another playtime thief: the growing proportion of kids’ time spent in front of screens and digital devices.37. [E] The focus on academic “skills and drills” has cut deeply into recess and other time for free play.38. [] 缺失原文和选项39. [G] a consortium of educators, health professionals and child advocates called the loss of play in early childhood “a tragedy, both for the children themselves and for our nation and world.”40. [D] When parents engage in play with their children, it deepens relationships and builds a bulwark against the toxic effects of all kinds of stress.41. [I] And kids really learn better when they’re actively engaged and have to really discover things.42. [C] letting them simply play — or better yet, playing with them — could seem like a step backward.43. [K] Yogman also worries about the pressures that squeeze playtime for more affluent kids.44. [F] By 2009, a study of Los Angeles kindergarten classrooms found that 5-year-olds were so burdened with academic requirements that they were down to an average of just 19 minutes per day of “choice time,” when they were permitted to play freely with blocks, toys or other children.45. [B] This may seem old-fashioned，but there are skills to be leaned when kids aren’t told what to do.解析：36题的选项中出现了steals away, 可以根据H段的首句playtime thief以及digital devices定位得出。
2020年9月英语四级考试真题及参考答案(第一套)
2020年9月英语四级考试真题及参考答案（第一套）作文：Directions:For this part,you are allowed30minutes to write an essay on online dictionaries.You can start your essay with the sentence"Online dictionaries are becoming increasingly popular."You should write at least120words but no more than180words.答案略【听力参考答案】1.A)Ship traffic in the Atlantic.2.D)They may be affecting the world’s climate.3.C)To call for a permanent security guard.4.A)It had already taken strong action.5.B)The road was blocked6.D)A track hit a barrier and overturned7.B)It was a hard task to removing the spilled substance.8.A)She wanted to save for a new phone.9.D)They are less aware of the value of their money.10.B)More non-essential things.11.C)It may lead to excessive spending.12.C)He had a problem with the furniture delivered.13.B)Describe the furniture he received.14.A)Correct their mistake.15.C)She apologized to the man once more.16.B)Tidying up one’s home.17.A)Things that make one happy.18.C)It received an incredibly large number of donated books.19.A)Give free meals to the homeless.20.D)Follow his example.21.C)Sending him had-made bags.22.A)To solve word search puzzles.23.B)They could no longer concentrate on their task.24.C)A reduction in the amount of sleep.25.C)Realize the disruptive effects of technology【选词填空】26.H integrate27.B coincidence28.A associated29.L recognizable30.I maximizes31.N stressful32.K principal33.J natural34.M simply35.O symbolized【信息匹配】Doctor’s orders:Let children just play36.H段落第一句Another playtime thief37.E段落第一句The trends have been a long time coming.38.L段落第一句Play may not be a hard sell to kids.39.G段落第一句Predictions aren’t the only ones who have noticed.40.D段落第一句“play is not silly behavior,”41.I段落第一句“I respect that parents have busy lives and it’s easy to hand a child a iPhone”42.C段落第一句The advice,issued Monday by the American Academy of Pediatrics43.K段落第一句Yogman also worries about the pressures that squeeze playtime for more affluent kids.44.F段落第一句By200945.B段落第一句“This may seem old-fashioned,but there are skills to be leaned when kids aren’t told what to do”【仔细阅读第1套】Text1：Diets46.D Attempting to meet society’s expectation of appearance47.B They have to do with people’s body weight and shape48.C Whether self-perception of body image impacts one’s workplace success49.B People are not adversely affected in the workplace by false self-perception of body weight50.A Banning discrimination on the bass of employees’body imageText2：Work-life balance51.D The concept of work-life balance contributes little to a fulfilling life52.A It impacts how we think and behave.53.C We do meaningful work the contributions to society54.B It is dynamic...55.D Strive for a more fulfilling life【翻译】茅台(Moutai)是中国最有名的白酒，在新中国成立前夕，被选为国宴用酒。
2020年9月英语四级考试第1套真题与解析
霆A)。
短文开头提到，在心理学家最近进行的一项关千智能手机破坏性影响的研究中，两组大学生被要求做字谜游戏。
因此答案为A)。
23.关千第二组的许多受试学生在电话铃响后的表现，我们了解到什么？A)铃声结束后他们才能继续（字谜游戏）。
C)他们立刻拿起手机，回拨电话。
B)他们无法继续专注地完成任务。
D)他们要求实验人员挂断电话。
也登Ni)B)。
短文中提到，在第二组学生解字谜的过程中，实验人员拨打了一位学生的手机，让它响了一会才挂断。
之后，第二组的许多学生无法集中注意力，他们变得焦虑，表现得比第一组更差。
因此答案为B)。
24.根据短文内容，使用智能手机最大的影响是什么？A)悄感间题增多。
C)睡眠减少。
B)体育运动减少。
D)学习成绩退步。
＠西枙C)。
短文提到，智能手机会带来各种负面影响，如人际交往和学业问题，但最大的影响是睡眠时长的缩短，这会导致健康状况不佳和肥胖问题。
因此答案为C)。
25.讲话者建议人们做什么？A)保护年轻一代的视力。
C)认识到科技的破坏作用。
B)采取有效措施提高生产力。
D)确保每天有充足的睡眠。
百解C)。
短文最后提到，科技是个伟大的工具，但认识到它的负面作用是很重要的，睡眠的减少、生产力的降低、肥胖等问题仅仅是冰山一角。
如果我们不注意这些小问题，对后代的影响将会更大。
由此可知，讲话者建议人们要认识到技术的破坏性影响。
因此答案为C )。
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2020年9月英语六级真题与答案解析第1套(优质)(免费下载)
2020年9月六级真题（第1套）Part I Writing (30 minutes) Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write an essay on the saying What比worth doing比worth doing well. You should write at le邸t堕words but no more than空words.Part Il Section A Listening Comprehension (30 minutes)Directions: In this section, you w讥hear two long conversations. At the end of each conversation, you will hear four questions. Both the conversation and thequestions will be spo枷only once. After you hear a question, you mustchoose the best answer fro m the four c加ices marked A), B), C) and D).Then mark the corresponding let阮on Answer Sheet 1 with a single linethrough the c邠tre.Questions 1 to 4 are b邸ed on the conversation you have just heard.1.A) She can devote all her life to pUl'Suing her passion.B)Her accumulated expertise helps her to achieve her goals.C)She can spread her academic ideas on a weekly TV show.D)Her research fmdings are widely acclaimed in the world.2.A) Provision of guidance for nuclear labs in Europe.B)Touring the globe to attend science TV shows.C)Overseeing two research groups at Oxford.D)Science education and scientific research.3.A) A better understanding of a subject.C)A broader胚owledge of related fields.B)A stronger w诅to meet challenges.D)A closer relationship with yo皿g people.4.A) By applying the latest research methods.C)By building upon previous discoveries.B)By making full use of the existing da组D)By utilizing more powerful computers. Questions 5 to 8 are b邸ed on the conversation you have just heard.5.A) They can predict future events.C)They have cultural connotations.B)They have no special meanings.D)They cannot be easily explained.6.A) It was canceled due to bad weather.C)She dreamed of a plane crash.B)She overslept and m访sed the flight.D)It was postponed to the following day.7.A) They can be affected by people's childhood experiences.B)They may sometimes seem ridi叫ous to a rational mind.C)They usually result from people's unpleasant memories.D)They can have an impact as great as rational thinking.8.A) They call for scientific methods to interpret. C) They reflect their complicated emotions.B)They mirror their long-cherished wishes.D)They are often related to irrational feelings.Section BDirections: In this section, you will hear two passages. At the end of each passage, you will加ar three or four questions. Both the passage a砬the questions will be spoken only once.扣you hear a question, you must choose the best answer fro m the four或oices markedA), B), C) a饥t D). Then血rk the corn邸po砬ing letter on Answer Sheet 1 with asingle line through the centre.Questions 9 to 11 are based on the passage you have just heard.9.A) Radio waves.B)Sound waves.C)Robots.D)Satellites.10.A) It may be freezing fast beneath the glacier. C) It may have certain rare m加rals in it.B)It may have micro-organisms living in it.D)It may be as deep as four kilometers.11.A) Help understand life in freezing conditions. C) Provide information about other planets.B)Help find new sources of fresh water.D)Shed light on possible life in outer space. Questions 12 to 15 are based on the passage you have just heard.12.A) He found there had been little research on their language.B)He w邸trying to preserve the languages of the Indian tribes.C)His contact with a social worker had greatly aroused his interest in the tribe.D)His meeting with Gonzalez had made him eager to learn more about the tribe.13.A) He taught Copeland to speak the Tarahumaras language.B)He persuaded the Tarahumaras to accept Copeland's gifts.C)He recommended one of his best friends as an interpreter.D)He acted as an intermediary between Copeland and the villagers.14.A) Unpredictable.C)Laborious.B)U司ustifiable.D)Tedious.15.A) Their appreciation of help from the outsiders.B)Their sense of sharing and caring.C)Their readiness to adapt to technology.D)Their belief in creating wealth for themselves.Section CDirections : In this section, you will hear th咳芘co动ngs of lectures or tal尥Jo肋wed by thrne or four questions. 加recordings will be play必only o奴，e.加you hear a question, you mustchoose the best answer fro m the f our choices marked A) , B) ,C) a叫D).Then mark thecorresponding let阮on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the c砌tre. Questions 16 to 18 are based on the recording you have just heard.16.A) They tend to be silenced into submission. C) They w诅feel proud of being pioneers.B)They find it hard to defend themselves.D)They w诅feel somewhat encouraged.17.A) One who advocates violence in effecting change.B)One who craves for relentless transformations.C)One who acts in the interests of the oppressed.D)One who rebels against the existing social order.18.A) They tried to effect social change by force. C) They seived as a driving force for progress.B)They disrupted the n扰ion's social stability. D) They did more hann than good to humani灯Questions 19 to 21 are b邸ed on the recording you have just heard.19.A) Few of us can ignore changes in our immediate envirorunent.B)It is impossible for us to be immune from outside influence.C)Few of us can remain unaware of what happens around us.20.A) Malce up his mind to start all over again.B)Stop making unfair judgements of others.C)Try to find a more exciting job somewhere else.D)Recognise the negative impact of his coworke岱21.A) They are quite susceptible to suicide.C)They suffer a great deal from ill health.B)They improve people•s quality of life.D)They help people solve mental problems. Questions 22 to 25 are based on the recording you have j皿t heard.22.A) Few people can identify its texture.C)Its real value is open to interpretation.B)Few people can describe it precisely.D)Its importance is often over-estimated.23.A) It has never seen any change.C)It is a well-protected government secret.B)It has much to do with color.D)It is a subject of study by many forgers.24.A) People had little faith in paper money.C)It predicted their value would increase.B)They could last longer in circulation.D)They were more difficult to counterfeit.25.A) The stabilization of the dollar value.C)A gold standard for American currency.B)The issuing of government securities.D)A steady appreciation of the U.S. dollar.Part川Section A Reading Comprehension (40 minutes)Directions: In this section, there is a passage with ten blanks. You are required to select one word f or each blank from a list of choices given in a word bank following the passage. Read thepassage through carefully before making your choices. Each choice in the bank isidentified by a letter. Please mark the corresponding letter for each item on AnswerSheet 2 with a single line through the centre. You may not use any of the words in thebank more than once.Overall, men are more likely than women to make excuses. Several studies suggest that men feel the need to appear competent in all阜，while women wo可only about the skills in which they've invested工．压k a man and a woman to go diving for the first time, and the woman is likely to jump in, while the man is likely to say he's not feeling too well.Ironically, it is often success that leads people to flirt with failure. Praise won for _J巠_a skill suddenly pu岱one in the position of having eve rythin g to lose. Rather than putting their reputation on the line again, many successful people develop a handicap-chinking, 塑_,depression-that allows them to keep their status no matter what the future brings. An advertising executive _堕_for depression shortly after winning an award put it this way: "Without my depression, I'd be a failure now; with it, rm a success'on hold.'"In fact, the people most likely to become chronic excuse makers are those�with success. Such people are so afraid of being _塾_a failure at anything that they constantly develop one handicap or another in order to explain away failure.Though self-handicapping can be an effective way of coping with performance anxiety now and then, in the end, researchers say, it will lead to _£L. In the long run, excuse makers fail to live up to their true�and lose the status they care so much about. And despite their protests to the 35 , they have only themselves to blame.—--A)contn叩I)momentumB)fati gue J)obsessedC)heavily K)potentialD)heaving L)realmsE)hospitalized M)reciprocalF)labeled N)rui nG)legacies0)viciouslySection BDirections: 1九this secti叨，you are going to read a p心sage with ten statements at垃ched to it. Each S比如呻t C叨tains in/ormat如gi扼n切one of the pa呻aphs.11如tify the paragraphfrom which the切if o rmat加is derived. You may choose a paragraph more tha九once.Each paragraph is marked with a letter. Answ衍the questions by mark切g theC听esp叨di叨letter叩Answer Sheet 2.Six Potential Brain Benefits of Bilingual EducationA)Brains, brains, brains. People are fascinated by brain research. And yet it can be hard to point toplaces where our education system is really making use of the latest砒uroscience(神经科学）findings. But there is one happy link where research is meeting practice: bilingual (双语的）education. "In the last 20 years or so, there's been a virtual explosion of research on bilingual, "says Judith Kroll, a professor at the University of California, Riverside.B)Again and again, researchers have found, "bilingualism is an experience that shapes our brain forlife, " in the words of Gigi Luk, an associate professor at Harvard's Graduate School of Education.At the same time, one of the hottest trends in public schooling is what's often called dual-language or two-way immersion programs.C)Traditional programs for English-language learners, or ELLs, focus on assimilating studen岱intoEnglish as quickly as possible. Dual-language classrooms, by contrast, provide instruction across subjects to both English natives and English learners ,in both English and a target language. The goal is functional bilingualm and biliteracy for all students by middle school. New York City, North Carolina, Delaware, Ut.ah, Oregon and Washington state are among the places expanding duallanguage classrooms.D)The trend flies in the face of some of the culture wars of two decades ago, when advocates insistedon " E nglish first" education. Most famously, California passed Proposition 227 in 1998. It was intended to sharply reduce the amount of time that English-language learners spent in bilingual settings. Proposition 58, passed by California voters on November 8 ,largely reversed that decision, paving the way for a huge expansion of bilingual education in the state that has the largest population of English-language learners.E)Some of the insistence on English-first was fou n ded on research produced decades ago, in whichbilingual studen岱underperfo皿ed饥O彻l切gual(单语的）English speakers and had lower IQ scores. Today's scholars, like Ellen Bialystok at York University in Toronto, say that research was "deeply flawed. " " E arlier research looked at socially disadvantaged groups, " agrees Antonella Sorace at the University of Edinburgh in Scotland. "This has been completely contradicted by recent research" that compares groups more similar to each other.F)So what does recent research say about the potential benefi岱of bilingual education? It turns outthat, in many ways, the real trick to speald.ng two languages consis岱in managing初t to speak one of those languages at a given moment一which is fundament.ally a feat of paying attention. Sa y i n g .. Goodbye" to mom and then "Gu砌四"to your teacher, or managing to ask for a crayo比仅加instead of a red叩u叨（蜡笔），requires skills called " i nhibition" and "啦k switching. " These skills are subse区of an ability called executive function.G)People who speak two languages often outperform monolinguals on general measures of executivefunction. " B ilinguals can pay focused attention without being distracted and also improve in the ability to switch from one task to another, " says Sorace.H)Do these same advantages benefit a child who begins learning a second language in kindergarteninstead of as a baby? We don't yet lmow. Patterns of language learning and language .use are complex. But Gigi Luk at Harvard cites at least one brain-imaging study on adolescen岱that shows similar changes in brain structure when compared with those who are bilingual from b血，even when they didn't begin practicing a second language in earnest before late childhood.I)Young children being raised bilingual have to follow social cues to figure out which language to use3 have demonstrated a head start on tests of perspective-taking and theory of mind-both of whichare fundamental social and emotional skills.J)About 10 percent of students in the Portland, Oregon public schools are assigned by lotter:y to duallanguage classrooms that offer instruction in Spanish, Japanese or Mandarin, 啦ngside English.Jem诅er Steele at American University conducted a four-year, random讫ed trial and found that these dual-language students outperformed their peers in English-reading skills by a full school-year's worth of learning by the end of middle school. Because the effects are found in reading, not in math or science where there were few_ differences, Steele suggests that learning two languages makes students more aware of how language works in general.K)The research of Gigi Luk at Harvard offers a slightly different explanation. She has recently done a small study looking at a group of 100 fourth-graders in Massachusetts who had s血lar reading scores on a standard test, but ve可different language experiences. Some were foreign-language dominant and others were English natives. Here's what's interesting. The students who were dominant in a foreign language weren't yet comfortably bilingual; they were just starting to learn English.Therefore, by de血tion,they had a much weaker English vocabulary than the native speakers. Yet they were just as good at interpreting a text. " This is ve可surprising," Luk says. " Y ou would expect the reading comprehension performance to mirror the vocabulary一酝it's a cornerstone of comprehension. "L)How did the foreign-language dominant speakers manage this feat? Well, Luk found, they also scored higher on tests of executive functioning. So, even though they didn't have huge mental dictionaries to draw on, they may have been great puzzle-solvers ,国ting into account higher-level concepts such as whether a single sentence made sense within an overall story line. They got to the same results as the monolinguals, by a different path.M)American public school classrooms as a whole are becoming more segregated by race and class.Dual-language programs can be an exception. Because they are composed of native English speakers deliberately placed together with recent immigrants, they tend to be more ethnically and economically balanced. And there is some evidence that this helps kids of all backgrounds gain comfort with diversity and different cultures.N)Several of the researchers also pointed out that, in bilingual education, non-English-dominant students and their families tend to feel that their home language is heard and valued, compared witha classroom where the home language is left at the door in favor of English. This can improvestudents'sense of belonging and increase parents'involvement in their children's education, including behaviors like reading to children. " Many parents fear their language is an o氐伐cle,a problem, and if they abandon it their child will integrate better," says Antonella Sorace of the University of Edinburgh. "We tell them they're not doing their child a favor by giving up their language."0)One theme that was striking in speaking to all these researchers was just how strongly theyadvocated for dual-language classrooms. Thomas and Collier have advised many school systems on how to expand their dual-language progn皿s,and Sorace runs " Bilingualism Matters, "an international network of researchers who promote bilingual education projec岱.This type of advocacy among scientis岱is unusual; even more so because the "bilingual advantage hypothesis" is being challenged once again.P)A review of studies published last year found that cognitive advan组ges failed to appear in 83 percent of published studies, though in a separate analysis, the sum of effec岱was still significantly positive.One potential explanation offered by the researchers is that advantages that are measurable in the very young and very old tend to fade when testing young adul岱at the peak of their cognitive powers. And, they countered that no neg啦ve effec区of bilingual education have been found. So, even if the advan组ges are small, they are still worth it. Not to mention one obvious, outst.anding fact: "Bilingual children can speak two languages! "36.A study found that there are similar changes in brain structure between those who are bilingual frombirth and those who start learning a second language later.37.Unlike tradi廿onal monolingual programs, bilingual classrooms aim at developing students'ability touse two languages by middle school.38.A study showed that dual-language students did significantly better than their peers in readingEnglish texts.39.About twenty years ago, bilingual practice was strongly discouraged, especially in California.40.Ethnically and economically balanced bilingual classrooms are found to be helpful for kids to getused to social and cultural diversity.41.Researchers now claim that earlier research on bilingual education was seriously flawed.42.According to a researcher, dual-language experiences exert a lifelong influence on one's brain.43.Advocates of bilingual education argued that it produces positive effects though they may be liinited.44.Bilingual speakers often do better than monolinguals in completing certain tasks because they canconcentrate better on what they are doing.45.When their native language is used, parents can become more involved in their children's education.Section CDirections: There are 2 passages in this section. Each passage is followed by so加questions or U对inished statements. For each of them酝e are four choices血rked A), B), C) andD) .You shoul,d, decide on the best choice a叫m,ark the corresponding屈阮on A邱werSheet 2 with a sing比line through the centre.Passage OneQuestions 46 to 50 are b邸ed on the following p邸S码e.It is not controversial to say that an unhealthy diet causes bad health. Nor are the basic elements of healthy eating disputed. Obesity raises susceptibility to cancer, and Britain is the s血most obese country on Earth. That is a public health emergency. But naming the problem is the easy part. No one disputes the costs in quality of life and depleted health budgets of an obese population, but the quest for solutions gets diverted by ideological arguments江ound responsibility and choice. And the water is muddied by lobbying from the industries that profit from consumption of obesity-inducing products.Historical precedent sugges岱that science and politics can overcome resistance from businesses that pollute and poison but it takes time, and success often starts small. So it is heartening to note that a programme in Leeds has achieved a reduction in childhood obesity, becoming the first UK city to reverse a fattening trend. The best resul讫were among younger children and in more deprived areas. When 28% of English children aged two to 15 are obese, a national shift on the scale achieved by Leeds would lengthen hundreds of thousands of lives. A significant factor in the Leeds experience appears to be a scheme called HENRY, which helps paren岱reward behaviours that prevent obesity in children.Many members of parliament are uncomfortable even with their own government's anti-obesity strategy, since it involves a "sugar tax" and a ban on the sale of energy drinks to under-16s. Bans and taxes can be blunt instruments, but their harshest critics can rarely suggest better methods. These critics just oppose regulation i岱elf.The relationship between poor health and inequality is too pronounced for governmen岱to be passive about large-scale inteIVention. People living in the most deprived areas are four times more prone to die from avoidable causes than counterparts in more affluent places. As the structural nature of public health problems becomes harder to ignore, the complaint about overprotective government loses potency.In fact, the polarised·debate over public health interventions should have been abandoned long ago. Government action works when individuals are motivated to respond. Individuals need governmen岱that expand access to good choices. The HENRY programme was delivered in part through children's centres. Closing such centres and cutting council budge岱doesn't magically increase reserves of individual self-reliance. The function of a well心designed晔te intervention is not to deprive people of liberty but to build social c叩acity and infrastructure that helps people take responsibility for theirwellbeing. The obesity crisis will not have a solution devised by leit or right ideology--but experience indicates that the private sector needs the incentive of regulation before it starts taking public health emergencies seriously.46.Why is the obesity problem in Britain so difficult to solve'?A)Government health budgets are depleted.B)People disagree as to who should do what.C)Individuals are not ready to take their re sponsibilities.D)Industry lobbying m吐es it hard to get healthy foods.47.What can we learn from the past experience in tackling public health emergencies?A)Governments have a role to play.B)Public health is a scientific issue.C)Priority should be given to deprived regions.D)Businesses'responsibility should be stressed.48.What does the author imply about some critics of bans and taxes concerning unhealthy drinks?A)They are not aware of the consequences of obesity.B)They have not come up with anything more constructive.C)They are uncomfortable with parliament's anti-obesity debate.D)They have their own motives in opposing government regulation.49.Why does the author stress the relationship between poor health and ine q uality?A)To demonstrate the dilemma of people living in deprived areas.B)To bring to light the root cause of widespread obesity in Bri呻．C)To highlight the area deserving the most attention from the public.D)To justify government inteivention in solving the obesity problem.60.When will government action be effective?A)When the polarised debate is abandoned.B)When ideological differences are resolved.C)When individuals have the incentive to act accordingly.D)When the private sector realises the severity of the crisis.P邸sage TwoQuestions 51 to 55 are based on the follow血pas�e.Home to virgin reefs, rare sharks and vast numbers of exotic fish, the Coral Sea is a皿que haven of biodiversity off the northeastern coast of Australia. If a proposal by the Australian government goes ahead, the region w出also become the world's largest marine protected area, with restrictions or bans on fishing, mining and m呻e farming.The Coral Sea reseive would cover almost 990 000 square kilometres and stretch as far as 1 100 kilometres from the coast. Unveiled re cently by environment minister Tony Burke, the proposal would be the last in a series of proposed marine reseives around Australia's coast.But the scheme is attracting criticism from scientists and conseivation groups, who argue that the government hasn't gone far enough in protecting the Coral Sea, or in other marine reseives in the coastal network.Hugh Possingham, director of the Centre of Excellence for Environmental Decisions at the University of Queensland, poin岱out that little more than half of the Coral Sea reseive is proposed as "no take" area, in which all fishing would be banned. The world's largest existing marine reseive, es灿lished last year by the British government in the Indian Ocean, spans 654 000 km2 and is a no-take zone throughout. An alliance of campaigning conversation groups argues that more of the Coral Sea should receive this level of protection."I would like to have seen more protection for coral reefs, " says Terry Hughes, director of the Centre of Excellence for Coral Reef Studies at James Cook University in Queensland. "More than 20 of them would be ou区ide the no-take area and vulnerable to catch-and-release fishing".As Nature went to press, the Australian government had not responded to specific criticisms of theplan. But Robin Beaman, a matine geologist at J ames Cook University, says that the reserve does "broadly pro比ct the range of habitats" in the sea. " I can testify to the huge effort that government agencies and other organisations have put into trying to understand the ecological values of this vast area," he says.Reserves proposed earlier this year for Australi昨southwestern and northwestern coastal regions have also been criticised for failing to give habitats adequate protection. In August, 173 marine scientists signed an open letter to the government saying they were "greatly concerned,, that the proposals for the southwestern region had not been based on the " core science principles" of reserves-the protected regions were not, for instance, representative of all the habitats in the region, they said.Critics say that the southwes比rn reserve offers the greatest protection to the offshore·areas where commercial opportunities are fewest and where there is little threat to the environment, a con忱ntion also levelled at the Coral Sea plan.51.What do we learn from the passage about the Coral Sea?A)It is exceptionally rich in marine life.B)It is the biggest marine pro比啦d area.C)It remains largely undisturbed by humans.D)It is a unique haven of endangered species.52.What does the Australian government plan to do according to Tony Burke?A)Make a new proposal to pro比ct the Coral Sea.B)Revise its conserv啦on plan owing to criticisms.C)Upgrade the established reserves to pro比ct marine life.D)Comple比the series of·marme reserves around its coast.53.What is scientists'argument about the Coral Sea proposal?A)The government has not done enough for marine protection.B)It will not improve the marine reseives along Australia's coast.C)The government has not consulted them in dra咖g up the proposal.D)It is not based on sufficient investigations into the ecological system.54.What does ma r ine geologist Robin Beaman say about the Coral Sea plan?A)It can compare with the British government's effort in the Indian Ocean.B)It will result in the establishment of the world's largest marine reseive.C)It w诅ensure the sustainability of the fishing industry around the coast.D)It is a tremendous joint effort to protect the range of marine habitats.55.What do critics think of the Coral Sea plan?A)It w山do more hann than good to the environment.B)It will adversely affect Australia's fishing industry.C)It will pro忱ct regions that actually require little protection.D)It will win little support from environmental organisations.Part IV Translation (30 minutes) Directions: 氏r this part, you are吵wed30 m切utes to translate a passage from Chinese i九to 晌lish.You should write your a叩窃onA邱wer Sheet 2.《酉避记》(J o urn ey to the W est)也许是中国文学四大经典小说中最具影响力的一部，当然也是在国外最广为人知的一部小说。
2020年09月英语四级真题及答案第1和2套
2020年9月四级真题（第1套）Part I Wri血g(30 minutes) Directions: For this part, you are哑wed30mi九iites;i,o wril,e a九蕊sa'JI'卯onlin�libraries.You ca九start your essay with the sentence " Onl切e lib八汀ies are becoming increas切glypopu如".You sho血write at妞st逻words but'no more tha卫堕words.Part II Section A Listening Comprehension (25 minutes)Directions : In this section, you will hear three news rE卯rts.At the end of each news report, you will hear two or three questions. Both the news report and thequestions will be spoken oni,y o�e. After you hear a question, you mustchoose the best answer f rom the four choices marked A) , B) , C) a叫D).Then mark the correspo戒ing letter on A印werS妇et1 with a single linethrough the centre.Questions 1 and 2 are b邸ed on the news report you have just heard.1.A) Ship traffic in the Atlantic.C)Exhaust from cars in Europe.ann cUITents 1n the ocean.D)Particles emitted by power plants.B)W2.A) They need to be taken seriously.C)They might be causing trouble to air flights.B)They have a huge effect on fishery.D)They may be· 迂fecting the world's climate. Questions 3 and 4 are b邸ed on the news report you have j皿heard.3.A) To appeal for higher wages.for-apermanent security guard.C)To callB)To demand better health care.D)To dismiss-th e bad.:tempered supervisor.4.A) It had already taken strong action.C)It would talce the让a ppeal.seriously.B)It would put customers'needs first.D)It was see陆起help from•'the police. Questions 5 to 7 are b邸ed on the news rejuk you have just'heard.5.A) The road was flooded.C)The road w蕊frozen with snow.B)The road was blocked.D)The road was covered with spilled gas.6.A) A truck plunged into a pool of liquid chocolate.B)The heavy snow made driving very difficult.C)The truck driver dozed off while driving.D)A truck hit a barrier and overturned.7.A) It was a long tiine before the cleanup was酝ished.B)It was a hard啦k to remove the spilled substance.C)It was fortunate that no passenger got injured.D)It was difficult to contact the manufacturer.Section BDirections: In this section, you will hear two wng conversations. At the end of each conversation, you will hear four questions. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken onlyonce. 枷you hear a question, you must c加ose the best answer from the four c加icesmarked A), B), C) a双t D). Then mark the corresponding let阮on A四wer Sheet 1with a singl,e line through the cent诧Questions 8 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.8.A) She wanted to save for a new phone.C)She could enjoy discounts with cash.B)She found it much safer to use cash.D)She had been cheated using phone apps.9.A) They can save a lot more time and trouble.B)They find it less difficult to make purchases.C)'Ibey derive greater pleasure from buying things.D)They are less aware of the value of their money.10.A) More valuable items.C)Everyday necessities.B)More non-essential things.D)Electronic devices.11.A) It can improve shopping efficiency.C)It may lead to excessive spending.B)It is altering the way of shopping.D)It appeals more to younger people. Questions 12 to 15釭·e based on the conve亟tion you have just heard.12.A) He want:ed to order some wooden furniture.B)He had to change the furniture delivery tiine.C)He had a problem with the furniture delivered.D)He wanted the furniture store to give him a refund.13.A) Send the furniture back to the store.C)Collect the furniture he ordered.B)Describe the furniture he received.D)Buy another brand of furniture.14.A) Correct their m囡吐e.C)Apologize to his w廿e.B)血prove their service.D)Give the money back.15.A) She recommended a new style.C)She apologized to the man once more.B)She offered some gift to the·man.D)She checked all the items with the man.Section CDirections: 1九this section, you will hear th花e passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear three or four questions. Both如passage and加questions will be spoken o讥y once.A拓严hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices markedA), B), C) and D). Then mark t如correspo叫ing比tter on Answer S朊et1 with asing阳ine through the cent龙Questions 16 to 18 are b鲍ed on the passage you have just heard.16.A) Reading books of wisdom.C)Sharing with others.B)Ti d yi ng up one's home.D)Donating to charity.17.A) Thin gs that m ake one h appy.C)Things that occupy little sp ace.B)Things that are becom邱rare.D)Things that cost a lot of money.18: A) It joined the city's clean-up campaign.B)It sold as many as fifty boxes of books.C)It received an incredibly large number of donated books.D)It did little business because of the unusual cold weather.Questions 19 to 21 are b 邸ed on the passage you have just heard. 19.A) Give free meals to the homeless.C)Help the vulnerable to cook lunches.B)Provide shelter for the homeless.D)Call for change in the local government.20.A) Strengthen co-operation.C)Win national support.B)Promote understanding.D)Follow his example.21.A) Spreading news of his deeds.C)Following the example he sets.B)Writing him thank-you notes.D)Sending him hand-made bags.Questions 22 to 25 are b 鲍ed on the passage you have just heard. 22.A) To solve word search puzzles.B)To send smartphone messages.C)To test their eyesight using a phone app.D)To install some audio equipment in a lab.23.A) They could not go on until the ringing stopped.B)They could no longer concentrate on their task.C)They grabbed the phone and called back right away.D)They asked their experimenter to hang up the phone.24.A) A . nse m emotional problems.C)A reduction in the amount of sleep.B)A decline in sports activities.D)A decline· m acadermc performance.25.A) Protect the eyesight of the younger generation.B)Take effective measures to raise productivity.C)Realize the disruptive effects of technology.D)Ensure they have sufficient sleep every day.Part m Reading C Section A omprehens1on (40 nunutes) Directions: In th访section,there仿a passage with砌勋nks.You are required to s elect one wo讯for each b比nkfrom a l访t of choices given in a word ba咄following the passage. Read the p 邸sage through carefully before making your choices. Each c加ice in the bank仿identified by a l,e也n-.Ple 邸e mark the corresponding letter for each i妇on Answer S朊et 2 with a s ingle line through the centre. You may 彻t use any of the words in the bank 饥ore than once. There're three main types of financial stress people encounter. The first type is apparent in people being stressed about the阜ups and downs of investment markets-actually not so much the ups, but 27 the dow 阻These people are usually unable or unprepared to endure the long haul. The next common type of financial stress is that caused by debt. In a—塾—percen吨e of c 邸es of debt-induced :financial stress, credit cards and loans w出be a central element. Often there'll be a car loan and perhaps a mortgage, but credit cards often seem to be the gateway to debt-related financial difficulties for many. The third type of stress and一旦the least known is inherited financial stress, which is the most destructive. It is experienced by those who have grown up in households where their parents regularly 30 and fought about money. Money therefore becomes a stressful topic, and so the thought of sitting down and planning is an unattractive 31 . Those suffering inherited financial anxiety旱to follow one of two patterns. Either they put their head in the sand: they would�examining their financial statements, budgeting, and discussing financial matters with those closest to them. Alternatively, they would go to the other34 , and micro-analyze everything, to the point of complete 35 . They're convinced that 一—whatever decision they make will be the wrong one.A)appe aran ce I)normalB)argued J)possiblyC)avoid K)propositionD)considerable L)rebelledE)definitely M)s组tementF)extreme N)tendG)inaction0)traditionalH)incrediblySection BDirections: In this section, you are going t,o read a passage with ten statements attached t,o it. Each statement contains i可ormation given in one of the paragraphs. Identify the paragrap hfrom which the information is derived. You may choose a paragraph more than once.Each paragraph is marked with a letter. Answer the questions by marking thecorresponding letter on A邱印er Sheet 2.Doctor's orders: Let children just playA)Imagine a drug that could enhance a child's creativity and critical thinking. Imagine that this drugwere simple to make, safe to talce, and could be had for free. The nation's leading pediatricians （儿科医生）say this miracle compound exists. In a new clinical report, they are urging doctors to prescribe it liberally to the children in their care.B)"This may seem old-fashioned, but there are skills to be learned when Jdds aren't told what to do,"said Dr. Michael Yogman, a Harvard Medical School pediatrician who led the drafting of the call to arms. Whether it's rough physical play, outdoor play or pretend play, kids derive important lessons from the chance to make things up as they go, he said.C)The advice, issued Monday by the American Academy of Pediatrics, may come as a shock to someparents. After spending years fretting (烦恼）over which toys to buy, which ap ps to download and which skill-building programs to send their kids to after school, letting them simply play一or better yet, playing with them一could seem like a step backward. The pediatricians insist that it's not. The academy's guidance does not include specific recommendations for让e dosing of play. Instead, it asks doctors to advise parents before their babies turn two that play is essential to healthy development.D)"Play is not silly behavior, " the academy's report declares. It fosters children's cre ati vity,coopera廿on,and problem-solving skills-all of which are critical for a 21st-century workforce.When parents engage in play with their children, it builds a wall against the harmful effects of all kinds of stress, including poverty, the academy says. In the pediatricians'view, essentially every life skill that's valued in adults can be built up with play. " Collaboration, negotiation, decisionmaking, crea廿vity,leadership, and increased physical activity are just some of the skills and benefits children gain through play, " they wrote. The pediatricians'appeal comes as Jdds are being squeezed by increasing academic demands at school and the constant invasion of digital media. E)The trends have been a long time com邱.Between 1981 and 1997, detailed time-use studies showedthat the time children spent at play declined by 25 percent. Since the adoption of sweeping education refonns in 2001, public schools have steadily increased the amount of time devoted to preparing forstandardized tests. The focus on academic "skills and drills" has cut deeply into recess (课间休息）and other time for free play.F)By 2009, a study of Los Angeles kindergarten classrooms found that five-year-olds were so burdenedwith academic requirements that they were down to an average of just 19 minutes per da y of "choice time ,"when they were permitted to play freely with blocks, toys or other children. One in four Los Angeles teachers reported there was no time at all for "free play. " Increased academic pressures have left 30 percent of U.S. kindergarten classes without any recess. Such findings prompted the American Academy of Pediatrics to issue a policy statement in 2013 on the "crucial role of recess in school."G)Pediatricians aren't the only ones who have noticed. In a report titled "Crisis in the Kindergarten,"a group of educators, health professionals and child advocates called the loss of play in earlychildhood "a tragedy, both for the children themselves and for our nation and the world. " Kids in play-based kindergartens "end up equally good or better at reading and other intellectual skills, and they are more likely to become well-adjusted healthy people, "the Alliance for Childhood said in 2009. Indeed, new research demonstrates why playing with blocks might have been time better spent, Yogman said. The trial assessed the effectiveness of an early mathematics intervention (干预）ai med at preschoolers. The results showed almost no gains in math achievement.H)Another playtime thief: the gro咖g proportion of kids'time spent in front of screens and digitaldevices, even among preschoolers. Last year, Common Sense Media reported that children up through age eight spent an average of two ho叩and19 minutes in front of screens each da y, including an average of 42 minutes a day for those under two. This increase of digital use comes with rising risks of obesity, sleep deprivation and co如itive(认知的），language and socialemotional delays, the American Academy of Pediatrics warned in 2016.I)"I respect that parents have busy lives and it's easy to hand a child an iPhone, " Yogman said. "Butthere's a cost to that. For young children, it's much too passive. And kids really learn better when they're actively engaged and have to really discover things. "J)Th e decline of play is a special hazard for the roughly 1 in 5 children in the United States who live in poverty. These 14 m血on children most urgently need to develop the亟ilience(韧劲）that is cultivated with play. Instead, Yogman said, they are disproportionately affected by some of the trends that are making play scarce: academic pressures at schools that need to improve test scores, outside play areas that are limited or unsafe, and parents who lack the time or energy to share in playtime.K)Yogman also worries about the pressures that squeeze playtime for more血l u ent kids. "The notion that as parents we need to schedule every minute of their time is not doing them a great seIVice, "he said. Even well-me邸吨paren岱may be " r obbing them of the opportunity to have that joy of discovery and curiosity—the opportunity to fmd things out on their own. "L)Play may not be a hard sell to kids. But UCLA pediatrician Carlos Lerner aclmowledged that the pediatricians'new prescription may meet with s砌ticism(怀疑）from parents, who are anxious for advice on how to give their kids a leg up in the world. They should welcome the simplicity of the me郘呜e,Lerner said. "It's liberating to be able to offer them this advice: that you spending time with your child and letting him play is one of the most vaiuable things you can do, "he said. "It doesn't have to involve spending a lot of money or time, or joining a parenting group. It's something we can offer that's achievable. They just don't recognize it right now as particularly valuable. "36.Increased use of digital devices steals away children's playtime.37.Since the beginning of this cen tury, an increasing amount of time has been shifted in public schoolsfrom recess to academic activities.38.It has been acknowledged that while kids may welcome pediatricians'recommendation, theirparen岱may doubt i岱feasibility.39.According to some professionals, deprivation of young children's playtime will do harm not only tochildren themselves but to the country and the world.40.By playing with children, paren岱can prevent them from being hanned by stress.41.Playing with digital devices discourages kids from active discovery, according to pediatricianDr. Michael Yogman.42.T he suggestion of letting children simply play may sound like going backwards t.o parents who wantto help build their children's skills.43.Dr. Michael Yogman believes the idea that paren岱should carefully schedule children's time may notbe helpful to their grow出44.One quarter of teachers in an American city函d that children in kindergartens had no time forpla yin g freely.45.According to a pediatrician, no matter what kind of play children engage in, they are learning howto create things.Section CDirections: There are 2 passages in this section. Each passage is followed by som,e questions or U叩nished statements. For each of them there a忔four choices marked A) ,B) ,C) andD). You sho汕t decide on the best choice and mark加c叩蕊:ponding letter on压werS庇et2 with a single line through加c彻阮P配郔电e OneQuestions 46 to 50 are based on the following p邸邸ge.Americans spend billions of dollars each year trying to change their weight with di啦，gym memberships and plastic surgery.T rying to live up to the images of "perfect" models and movie heroes has a dark side: anxiety, depression, as well as unhealthy strategies for weight loss or muscle gain. It also has a financial cost. Having an eating disorder boosts annual health care costs by nearly US $ 2 000 per person.Why is there both external and internal pressure to look "perfect"? One reason is that society rewards people who are thin and healthy-looking. Researchers have shown that body mass index is related to wages and income. Especially for women, there is a clear penalty at work for being overweight or obese. Some studies have also found an impact for men, though a less noticeable one.W垃le the research literature is clear that labor market success is partly based on how employers and customers perceive your body image, no one had explored the other side of the question. Does a person's own perception of body image matter to earnings and other indicators of success in the workplace?Our recently published study answered this question by tracking a large national random sample of Americans over a critical time period when bodies change from teenage shape into adult form and when people build their identities.As in other research, women in our sample tend to over-perceive their weight-they think they're heavier than they are-while men tend to under-perceive theirs.We found no relationship between the average person's self-perception of weight and labor market outcomes, although self-perceived weight can influence self-este叩（自尊心），mental health and health behaviors.W血e the continued gender penalty in the labor m盯ket is frustrating, our finding that misperceived weight does not harm workers is more heartening.Since employers'percep廿on of weight is what matters in the labor m江ket,changing discrimination laws to include body type as a category would help. Michigan is the only s包te that prohibits discrimination on the basis of weight and height. We believe expanding such protections would make the labor m江ket more fair and efficient.46.What does the author say may have an adverse impact on people?A)Undergoing plastic surgeries in pUl'Suit of beauty.B)Imi均ting the lifestyles of heroes and role models.C)Striving to achieve perfection reg江dless of financial cost.D)Attempting to meet society's expec扫tion of appe江ance.47.W匝t have rese江chers found out about people's earnings?A)They江e closely related to people's social status.B)They have to do with people's body weight and shape.C)They seem to matter much less to men than to women.D)They may not be equal to people's contributions.48.W血does the author's recent study focus on?A)Previous literature on indicators of competitiveness in the workplace.B)Traits that matter most in one's pursuit of success in the labor m江ket.C)Whether self-perception of body image impacts one's workplace success.D)How bosses'perception of body image impacts employees'advancement.49.What is the finding of the author's recent rese江ch?A)Being overweight actually does not do much hann to the overall well-being of employees.B)People江e not adversely affected in the workplace by false self-perception of body weight.C)Self-esteem helps to combat gender inequality in the workplace.D)Gender inequality continues to frustrate a lot of female employees.50.W回does the author think would help improve the situation in the labor m江ket?A)Banning discrimination on the basis of employees'body image.B)Expanding protection of women against gender discrimination.C)Helping employees change their own perception of beauty.D)Excluding body shape as a catego可in the labor contract.Passage TwoQuestions 51 to 55 are b邸ed on the following passage.The work-life balance is dead. By this, rm not advocating that you should give up your pUl'Suit of having a fulfillig C江eer and a thriving personal life, and I'm definitely not saying that you have to give up one to have the other. I also acknowledge that we have a work-life problem, but I'm arguing that the concept of balance has never been helpful, because it's too limiting. You see, our language makes a difference ,and how we refer to things matters because it affects our thinking and therefore our actions.At the minimum, most of us work because we want to be able to support oUl'Selves, our families, and the people江ound us. In the ideal world, we're all doing work that we're proud of and that provides meaning and purpose to us. But even if your job doesn't give you shivers of joy each new day, working is a part of what each of us does and the contribution we make to society. When you separate work and life ,it's a little bit harder to m吐e that connection. But when you think of work as part of a�life and a complete experience, it becomes easier to see that success in one aspect often supports another.Losing your balance and falling isn't pleasant. A goal to balance suggests that things could quicklyget off balance, and that causes tenible outcomes. It's more constructive to think of solutions that continue to evolve over shifts in life and work. Rather than falling or f ailin g, you may have good days or better days or not-so-good days. These variations are normal, and it's more useful to think of life as something that is ever evolving and changing, rather t�a high-risk enterprise where things could go wrong with one misstep.How we talk to oUl'Selves matters, and how we咄c about issues makes a difference. Let's bury "work-life balance" and think bigger and better about work-life fulfillment to do a little less balancing and a lot more living.51.What does the author suggest by sa yi ng "The work-life balance is dead"?A)The hope of achieving a thriving life is impossible to realize.B)The pursuit of a fulfillig career involves personal sacrifice.C)The imbalance between work and life simply doesn't exist anymore.D)The concept of work-life balance contributes little to a fulfillig life.62.What does the author say about our use of language?A)It impacts how we think and behave.C)It reflects how we communicate.B)It changes with the passage of time.D)It differs from person to person.53.W血does the author say we do in an ideal world?A)We do work that betteIS the lives of our families and friends.B)We do work that gives us bursts of joy each new day.C)We do meaningful work that contributes to society.D)We do demanding work that brings our capacity into full play.54.What does the author say about life?A)It is cyclical.C)It is fulfillig.B)It is dynamic.D)It is risky.55.W血does the author advise us to do?A)M ake life as simple as possible.C)Balance life and work in a new way.B)Talk about balance in simpler tenns.D)Strive for a more fulfillig life.Part IV Translation (--30 minutes) Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to tmnslate a passage from Ch切蕊e i九to 陑lish.Yi叨slwuld write your answ窃O九Answer Sheet 2.钰(M ou tai)是中国最有名的白酒，在新中国成立前夕，被选为国宴用酒。
2020年9月大学英语四级考试真题(第1套)含答案(完整版)
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启用前大学英语四级考试ＣＯＬＬＥＧＥＥＮＧＬＩＳＨＴＥＳＴＢａｎｄＦｏｕｒ（２０２０年９月第１套）试题册ʀʀʀʀʀʀʀʀʀʀʀʀʀʀʀʀʀʀʀʀʀʀʀʀʀʀʀʀʀʀʀʀʀʀʀʀʀʀʀʀ敬告考生一㊁在答题前，请认真完成以下内容：1.请检查试题册背面条形码粘贴条㊁答题卡的印刷质量，如有问题及时向监考员反映，确认无误后完成以下两点要求㊂2.请将试题册背面条形码粘贴条揭下后粘贴在答题卡1的条形码粘贴框内，并将姓名和准考证号填写在试题册背面相应位置㊂3.请在答题卡1和答题卡2指定位置用黑色签字笔填写准考证号㊁姓名和学校名称，并用HB⁃2B铅笔将对应准考证号的信息点涂黑㊂二㊁在考试过程中，请注意以下内容：1.所有题目必须在答题卡上规定位置作答，在试题册上或答题卡上非规定位置的作答一律无效㊂2.请在规定时间内在答题卡指定位置依次完成作文㊁听力㊁阅读㊁翻译各部分考试，作答作文期间不得翻阅该试题册㊂听力录音播放完毕后，请立即停止作答，监考员将立即收回答题卡1，得到监考员指令后方可继续作答㊂3.作文题内容印在试题册背面，作文题及其他主观题必须用黑色签字笔在答题卡指定区域内作答㊂4.选择题均为单选题，错选㊁不选或多选将不得分，作答时必须使用HB⁃2B铅笔在答题卡上相应位置填涂，修改时须用橡皮擦净㊂三㊁以下情况按违规处理：1.未正确填写（涂）个人信息，错贴㊁不贴㊁毁损条形码粘贴条㊂2.未按规定翻阅试题册㊁提前阅读试题㊁提前或在收答题卡期间作答㊂3.未用所规定的笔作答㊁折叠或毁损答题卡导致无法评卷㊂4.考试期间在非听力考试时间佩戴耳机㊂全国大学英语四、六级考试委员会未得到监考教师指令前，不得翻阅该试题册！ＰａｒｔＩＩＬｉｓｔｅｎｉｎｇＣｏｍｐｒｅｈｅｎｓｉｏｎ(２５ｍｉｎｕｔｅｓ)ＳｅｃｔｉｏｎＡＤｉｒｅｃｔｉｏｎｓ：Ｉｎｔｈｉｓｓｅｃｔｉｏｎ，ｙｏｕｗｉｌｌｈｅａｒｔｈｒｅｅｎｅｗｓｒｅｐｏｒｔｓ．Ａｔｔｈｅｅｎｄｏｆｅａｃｈｎｅｗｓｒｅｐｏｒｔ，ｙｏｕｗｉｌｌｈｅａｒｔｗｏｏｒｔｈｒｅｅｑｕｅｓｔｉｏｎｓ．Ｂｏｔｈｔｈｅｎｅｗｓｒｅｐｏｒｔａｎｄｔｈｅｑｕｅｓｔｉｏｎｓｗｉｌｌｂｅｓｐｏｋｅｎｏｎｌｙｏｎｃｅ．Ａｆｔｅｒｙｏｕｈｅａｒａｑｕｅｓｔｉｏｎ，ｙｏｕｍｕｓｔｃｈｏｏｓｅｔｈｅｂｅｓｔａｎｓｗｅｒｆｒｏｍｔｈｅｆｏｕｒｃｈｏｉｃｅｓｍａｒｋｅｄＡ），Ｂ），Ｃ）ａｎｄＤ）．ＴｈｅｎｍａｒｋｔｈｅｃｏｒｒｅｓｐｏｎｄｉｎｇｌｅｔｔｅｒｏｎＡｎｓｗｅｒＳｈｅｅｔ１ｗｉｔｈａｓｉｎｇｌｅｌｉｎｅｔｈｒｏｕｇｈｔｈｅｃｅｎｔｒｅ．Ｑｕｅｓｔｉｏｎｓ１ａｎｄ２ａｒｅｂａｓｅｄｏｎｔｈｅｎｅｗｓｒｅｐｏｒｔｙｏｕｈａｖｅｊｕｓｔｈｅａｒｄ．1.A)Ship traffic in the Atlantic.C)Exhaust from cars in Europe.B)Warm currents in the ocean.D)Particles emitted by power plants.2.A)They need to be taken seriously.C)They might be causing trouble to air flights.B)They have a huge effect on fishery.D)They may be affecting the world s climate.Ｑｕｅｓｔｉｏｎｓ３ａｎｄ４ａｒｅｂａｓｅｄｏｎｔｈｅｎｅｗｓｒｅｐｏｒｔｙｏｕｈａｖｅｊｕｓｔｈｅａｒｄ．3.A)To appeal for higher wages.C)To call for a permanent security guard.B)To demand better health care.D)To dismiss the bad⁃tempered supervisor.4.A)It had already taken strong action.C)It would take their appeal seriously.B)It would put customers needs first.D)It was seeking help from the police.Ｑｕｅｓｔｉｏｎｓ５ｔｏ７ａｒｅｂａｓｅｄｏｎｔｈｅｎｅｗｓｒｅｐｏｒｔｙｏｕｈａｖｅｊｕｓｔｈｅａｒｄ．5.A)The road was flooded.C)The road was frozen with snow.B)The road was blocked.D)The road was covered with spilled gas.6.A)A truck plunged into a pool of liquid chocolate.B)The heavy snow made driving very difficult.C)The truck driver dozed off while driving.D)A truck hit a barrier and overturned.7.A)It was a long time before the cleanup was finished.B)It was a hard task to remove the spilled substance.C)It was fortunate that no passenger got injured.D)It was difficult to contact the manufacturer.４㊃１㊀ｗｉｌｌｈｅａｒｆｏｕｒｑｕｅｓｔｉｏｎｓ．Ｂｏｔｈｔｈｅｃｏｎｖｅｒｓａｔｉｏｎａｎｄｔｈｅｑｕｅｓｔｉｏｎｓｗｉｌｌｂｅｓｐｏｋｅｎｏｎｌｙｏｎｃｅ．Ａｆｔｅｒｙｏｕｈｅａｒａｑｕｅｓｔｉｏｎ，ｙｏｕｍｕｓｔｃｈｏｏｓｅｔｈｅｂｅｓｔａｎｓｗｅｒｆｒｏｍｔｈｅｆｏｕｒｃｈｏｉｃｅｓｍａｒｋｅｄＡ），Ｂ），Ｃ）ａｎｄＤ）．ＴｈｅｎｍａｒｋｔｈｅｃｏｒｒｅｓｐｏｎｄｉｎｇｌｅｔｔｅｒｏｎＡｎｓｗｅｒＳｈｅｅｔ１ｗｉｔｈａｓｉｎｇｌｅｌｉｎｅｔｈｒｏｕｇｈｔｈｅｃｅｎｔｒｅ．Ｑｕｅｓｔｉｏｎｓ８ｔｏ１１ａｒｅｂａｓｅｄｏｎｔｈｅｃｏｎｖｅｒｓａｔｉｏｎｙｏｕｈａｖｅｊｕｓｔｈｅａｒｄ．8.A)She wanted to save for a new phone.C)She could enjoy discounts with cash.B)She found it much safer to use cash.D)She had been cheated using phone apps.9.A)They can save a lot more time and trouble.B)They find it less difficult to make purchases.C)They derive greater pleasure from buying things.D)They are less aware of the value of their money.10.A)More valuable items.C)Everyday necessities.B)More non⁃essential things.D)Electronic devices.11.A)It can improve shopping efficiency.C)It may lead to excessive spending.B)It is altering the way of shopping.D)It appeals more to younger people.Ｑｕｅｓｔｉｏｎｓ１２ｔｏ１５ａｒｅｂａｓｅｄｏｎｔｈｅｃｏｎｖｅｒｓａｔｉｏｎｙｏｕｈａｖｅｊｕｓｔｈｅａｒｄ．12.A)He wanted to order some wooden furniture.B)He had to change the furniture delivery time.C)He had a problem with the furniture delivered.D)He wanted the furniture store to give him a refund.13.A)Send the furniture back to the store.C)Collect the furniture he ordered.B)Describe the furniture he received.D)Buy another brand of furniture.14.A)Correct their mistake.C)Apologize to his wife.B)Improve their service.D)Give the money back.15.A)She recommended a new style.C)She apologized to the man once more.B)She offered some gift to the man.D)She checked all the items with the man.４㊃２㊀ｔｈｒｅｅｏｒｆｏｕｒｑｕｅｓｔｉｏｎｓ．Ｂｏｔｈｔｈｅｐａｓｓａｇｅａｎｄｔｈｅｑｕｅｓｔｉｏｎｓｗｉｌｌｂｅｓｐｏｋｅｎｏｎｌｙｏｎｃｅ．Ａｆｔｅｒｙｏｕｈｅａｒａｑｕｅｓｔｉｏｎ，ｙｏｕｍｕｓｔｃｈｏｏｓｅｔｈｅｂｅｓｔａｎｓｗｅｒｆｒｏｍｔｈｅｆｏｕｒｃｈｏｉｃｅｓｍａｒｋｅｄＡ），Ｂ），Ｃ）ａｎｄＤ）．ＴｈｅｎｍａｒｋｔｈｅｃｏｒｒｅｓｐｏｎｄｉｎｇｌｅｔｔｅｒｏｎＡｎｓｗｅｒＳｈｅｅｔ１ｗｉｔｈａｓｉｎｇｌｅｌｉｎｅｔｈｒｏｕｇｈｔｈｅｃｅｎｔｒｅ．Ｑｕｅｓｔｉｏｎｓ１６ｔｏ１８ａｒｅｂａｓｅｄｏｎｔｈｅｐａｓｓａｇｅｙｏｕｈａｖｅｊｕｓｔｈｅａｒｄ．16.A)Reading books of wisdom.C)Sharing with others.B)Tidying up one s home.D)Donating to charity.17.A)Things that make one happy.C)Things that occupy little space.B)Things that are becoming rare.D)Things that cost a lot of money.18.A)It joined the city s clean⁃up campaign.B)It sold as many as fifty boxes of books.C)It received an incredibly large number of donated books.D)It did little business because of the unusual cold weather.Ｑｕｅｓｔｉｏｎｓ１９ｔｏ２１ａｒｅｂａｓｅｄｏｎｔｈｅｐａｓｓａｇｅｙｏｕｈａｖｅｊｕｓｔｈｅａｒｄ．19.A)Give free meals to the homeless.C)Help the vulnerable to cook lunches.B)Provide shelter for the homeless.D)Call for change in the local government.20.A)Strengthen co⁃operation.C)Win national support.B)Promote understanding.D)Follow his example.21.A)Spreading news of his deeds.C)Following the example he sets.B)Writing him thank⁃you notes.D)Sending him hand⁃made bags.Ｑｕｅｓｔｉｏｎｓ２２ｔｏ２５ａｒｅｂａｓｅｄｏｎｔｈｅｐａｓｓａｇｅｙｏｕｈａｖｅｊｕｓｔｈｅａｒｄ．22.A)To solve word search puzzles.C)To test their eyesight using a phone app.B)To send smartphone messages.D)To install some audio equipment in a lab.23.A)They could not go on until the ringing stopped.B)They could no longer concentrate on their task.C)They grabbed the phone and called back right away.D)They asked their experimenter to hang up the phone.４㊃３㊀24.A)A rise in emotional problems.B)A decline in sports activities.C)A reduction in the amount of sleep.D)A decline in academic performance.25.A)Protect the eyesight of the younger generation.B)Take effective measures to raise productivity.C)Realize the disruptive effects of technology.D)Ensure they have sufficient sleep every day.ＰａｒｔＩＩＩＲｅａｄｉｎｇＣｏｍｐｒｅｈｅｎｓｉｏｎ(４０ｍｉｎｕｔｅｓ)ＳｅｃｔｉｏｎＡＤｉｒｅｃｔｉｏｎｓ：Ｉｎｔｈｉｓｓｅｃｔｉｏｎ，ｔｈｅｒｅｉｓａｐａｓｓａｇｅｗｉｔｈｔｅｎｂｌａｎｋｓ．Ｙｏｕａｒｅｒｅｑｕｉｒｅｄｔｏｓｅｌｅｃｔｏｎｅｗｏｒｄｆｏｒｅａｃｈｂｌａｎｋｆｒｏｍａｌｉｓｔｏｆｃｈｏｉｃｅｓｇｉｖｅｎｉｎａｗｏｒｄｂａｎｋｆｏｌｌｏｗｉｎｇｔｈｅｐａｓｓａｇｅ．Ｒｅａｄｔｈｅｐａｓｓａｇｅｔｈｒｏｕｇｈｃａｒｅｆｕｌｌｙｂｅｆｏｒｅｍａｋｉｎｇｙｏｕｒｃｈｏｉｃｅｓ．Ｅａｃｈｃｈｏｉｃｅｉｎｔｈｅｂａｎｋｉｓｉｄｅｎｔｉｆｉｅｄｂｙａｌｅｔｔｅｒ．ＰｌｅａｓｅｍａｒｋｔｈｅｃｏｒｒｅｓｐｏｎｄｉｎｇｌｅｔｔｅｒｆｏｒｅａｃｈｉｔｅｍｏｎＡｎｓｗｅｒＳｈｅｅｔ２ｗｉｔｈａｓｉｎｇｌｅｌｉｎｅｔｈｒｏｕｇｈｔｈｅｃｅｎｔｒｅ．Ｙｏｕｍａｙｎｏｔｕｓｅａｎｙｏｆｔｈｅｗｏｒｄｓｉｎｔｈｅｂａｎｋｍｏｒｅｔｈａｎｏｎｃｅ．There re three main types of financial stress people encounter.The first type is apparent in people being stressed about the㊀26㊀ups and downs of investment markets actually not so much the ups, but㊀27㊀the downs.These people are usually unable or unprepared to endure the long haul.The next common type of financial stress is that caused by debt.In a㊀28㊀percentage of cases of debt⁃induced financial stress,credit cards and loans will be a central element.Often there ll be a car loan and perhaps a mortgage,but credit cards often seem to be the gateway to debt⁃related financial difficulties for many.The third type of stress and㊀29㊀the least known is inherited financial stress,which is the most destructive.It is experienced by those who have grown up in households where their parents regularly㊀30㊀and fought about money.Money therefore becomes a stressful topic,and so the thought of sitting down and planning is an unattractive㊀31㊀.Those suffering inherited financial anxiety㊀32㊀to follow one of two patterns.Either they put their head in the sand:they would㊀33㊀examining their financial statements,budgeting,and discussing financial matters with those closest to them.Alternatively,they would go to the other ㊀34㊀,and micro⁃analyze everything,to the point of complete㊀35㊀.They re convinced that whatever decision they make will be the wrong one.４㊃４㊀A)appearanceB)arguedC)avoidD)considerableE)definitelyF)extremeG)inactionH)incredibly I)normal J)possibly K)proposition L)rebelled M)statement N)tendO)traditionalＳｅｃｔｉｏｎＢＤｉｒｅｃｔｉｏｎｓ：Ｉｎｔｈｉｓｓｅｃｔｉｏｎ，ｙｏｕａｒｅｇｏｉｎｇｔｏｒｅａｄａｐａｓｓａｇｅｗｉｔｈｔｅｎｓｔａｔｅｍｅｎｔｓａｔｔａｃｈｅｄｔｏｉｔ．Ｅａｃｈｓｔａｔｅｍｅｎｔｃｏｎｔａｉｎｓｉｎｆｏｒｍａｔｉｏｎｇｉｖｅｎｉｎｏｎｅｏｆｔｈｅｐａｒａｇｒａｐｈｓ．Ｉｄｅｎｔｉｆｙｔｈｅｐａｒａｇｒａｐｈｆｒｏｍｗｈｉｃｈｔｈｅｉｎｆｏｒｍａｔｉｏｎｉｓｄｅｒｉｖｅｄ．Ｙｏｕｍａｙｃｈｏｏｓｅａｐａｒａｇｒａｐｈｍｏｒｅｔｈａｎｏｎｃｅ．Ｅａｃｈｐａｒａｇｒａｐｈｉｓｍａｒｋｅｄｗｉｔｈａｌｅｔｔｅｒ．ＡｎｓｗｅｒｔｈｅｑｕｅｓｔｉｏｎｓｂｙｍａｒｋｉｎｇｔｈｅｃｏｒｒｅｓｐｏｎｄｉｎｇｌｅｔｔｅｒｏｎＡｎｓｗｅｒＳｈｅｅｔ２．Ｄｏｃｔｏｒ ｓｏｒｄｅｒｓ：ＬｅｔｃｈｉｌｄｒｅｎｊｕｓｔｐｌａｙA)Imagine a drug that could enhance a child s creativity and critical thinking.Imagine that this drugwere simple to make,safe to take,and could be had for free.The nation s leadingｐｅｄｉａｔｒｉｃｉａｎｓ（儿科医生）say this miracle compound exists.In a new clinical report,they are urging doctors to prescribe it liberally to the children in their care.B) This may seem old⁃fashioned,but there are skills to be learned when kids aren t told what todo, said Dr.Michael Yogman,a Harvard Medical School pediatrician who led the drafting of the call to arms.Whether it s rough physical play,outdoor play or pretend play,kids derive important lessons from the chance to make things up as they go,he said.C)The advice,issued Monday by the American Academy of Pediatrics,may come as a shock tosome parents.After spending yearsｆｒｅｔｔｉｎｇ（烦恼）over which toys to buy,which apps to download and which skill⁃building programs to send their kids to after school,letting them simply play or better yet,playing with them could seem like a step backward.The pediatricians insist that it s not.The academy s guidance does not include specific recommendations for the dosing of play.Instead,it asks doctors to advise parents before their babies turn two that play is essential to healthy development.D) Play is not silly behavior, the academy s report declares.It fosters children s creativity,cooperation and problem⁃solving skills all of which are critical for a21st⁃century workforce.４㊃５㊀When parents engage in play with their children,it builds a wall against the harmful effects of all kinds of stress,including poverty,the academy says.In the pediatricians view,essentially every life skill that s valued in adults can be built up with play. Collaboration,negotiation,decision⁃making,creativity,leadership,and increased physical activity are just some of the skills and benefits children gain through play, they wrote.The pediatricians appeal comes as kids are being squeezed by increasing academic demands at school and the constant invasion of digital media.E)The trends have been a long time coming.Between1981and1997,detailed time⁃use studiesshowed that the time children spent at play declined by25percent.Since the adoption of sweeping education reforms in2001,public schools have steadily increased the amount of time devoted to preparing for standardized tests.The focus on academic skills and drills has cut deeply intoｒｅｃｅｓｓ（课间休息）and other time for free play.F)By2009,a study of Los Angeles kindergarten classrooms found that five⁃year⁃olds were soburdened with academic requirements that they were down to an average of just19minutes per day of choice time, when they were permitted to play freely with blocks,toys or other children.One in four Los Angeles teachers reported there was no time at all for free play. Increased academic pressures have left30percent of U.S.kindergarten classes without any recess.Such findings prompted the American Academy of Pediatrics to issue a policy statement in2013on the crucial role of recess in school.G)Pediatricians aren t the only ones who have noticed.In a report titled Crisis in the Kindergarten,a group of educators,health professionals and child advocates called the loss of play in earlychildhood a tragedy,both for the children themselves and for our nation and the world. Kids in play⁃based kindergartens end up equally good or better at reading and other intellectual skills, and they are more likely to become well⁃adjusted healthy people, the Alliance for Childhood said in2009.Indeed,new research demonstrates why playing with blocks might have been time better spent,Yogman said.The trial assessed the effectiveness of an early mathematicsｉｎｔｅｒｖｅｎｔｉｏｎ（干预）aimed at preschoolers.The results showed almost no gains in math achievement.H)Another playtime thief:the growing proportion of kids time spent in front of screens and digitaldevices,even among st year,Common Sense Media reported that children up through age eight spent an average of two hours and19minutes in front of screens each day, including an average of42minutes a day for those under two.This increase of digital use comes with rising risks of obesity,sleep deprivation andｃｏｇｎｉｔｉｖｅ（认知的）,language and social⁃emotional delays,the American Academy of Pediatrics warned in2016.４㊃６㊀I) I respect that parents have busy lives and it s easy to hand a child an iPhone, Yogman said. Butthere s a cost to that.For young children,it s much too passive.And kids really learn better when they re actively engaged and have to really discover things.J)The decline of play is a special hazard for the roughly1in5children in the United States who live in poverty.These14million children most urgently need to develop theｒｅｓｉｌｉｅｎｃｅ（韧劲）that is cultivated with play.Instead,Yogman said,they are disproportionately affected by some of the trends that are making play scarce:academic pressures at schools that need to improve test scores, outside play areas that are limited or unsafe,and parents who lack the time or energy to share in playtime.K)Yogman also worries about the pressures that squeeze playtime for more affluent kids. The notion that as parents we need to schedule every minute of their time is not doing them a great service, he said.Even well⁃meaning parents may be robbing them of the opportunity to have that joy of discovery and curiosity the opportunity to find things out on their own.L)Play may not be a hard sell to kids.But UCLA pediatrician Carlos Lerner acknowledged that the pediatricians new prescription may meet withｓｋｅｐｔｉｃｉｓｍ（怀疑）from parents,who are anxious for advice on how to give their kids a leg up in the world.They should welcome the simplicity of the message,Lerner said. It s liberating to be able to offer them this advice:that you spending time with your child and letting him play is one of the most valuable things you can do, he said. It doesn t have to involve spending a lot of money or time,or joining a parenting group.It s something we can offer that s achievable.They just don t recognize it right now as particularlyvaluable.36.Increased use of digital devices steals away children s playtime.37.Since the beginning of this century,an increasing amount of time has been shifted in publicschools from recess to academic activities.38.It has been acknowledged that while kids may welcome pediatricians recommendation,theirparents may doubt its feasibility.39.According to some professionals,deprivation of young children s playtime will do harm not onlyto children themselves but to the country and the world.40.By playing with children,parents can prevent them from being harmed by stress.４㊃７㊀41.Playing with digital devices discourages kids from active discovery,according to pediatrician Dr.Michael Yogman.42.The suggestion of letting children simply play may sound like going backwards to parents whowant to help build their children s skills.43.Dr.Michael Yogman believes the idea that parents should carefully schedule children s time maynot be helpful to their growth.44.One quarter of teachers in an American city said that children in kindergartens had no time forplaying freely.45.According to a pediatrician,no matter what kind of play children engage in,they are learning howto create things.ＳｅｃｔｉｏｎＣＤｉｒｅｃｔｉｏｎｓ：Ｔｈｅｒｅａｒｅ２ｐａｓｓａｇｅｓｉｎｔｈｉｓｓｅｃｔｉｏｎ．Ｅａｃｈｐａｓｓａｇｅｉｓｆｏｌｌｏｗｅｄｂｙｓｏｍｅｑｕｅｓｔｉｏｎｓｏｒｕｎｆｉｎｉｓｈｅｄｓｔａｔｅｍｅｎｔｓ．ＦｏｒｅａｃｈｏｆｔｈｅｍｔｈｅｒｅａｒｅｆｏｕｒｃｈｏｉｃｅｓｍａｒｋｅｄＡ），Ｂ），Ｃ）ａｎｄＤ）．ＹｏｕｓｈｏｕｌｄｄｅｃｉｄｅｏｎｔｈｅｂｅｓｔｃｈｏｉｃｅａｎｄｍａｒｋｔｈｅｃｏｒｒｅｓｐｏｎｄｉｎｇｌｅｔｔｅｒｏｎＡｎｓｗｅｒＳｈｅｅｔ２ｗｉｔｈａｓｉｎｇｌｅｌｉｎｅｔｈｒｏｕｇｈｔｈｅｃｅｎｔｒｅ．ＰａｓｓａｇｅＯｎｅＱｕｅｓｔｉｏｎｓ４６ｔｏ５０ａｒｅｂａｓｅｄｏｎｔｈｅｆｏｌｌｏｗｉｎｇｐａｓｓａｇｅ．Americans spend billions of dollars each year trying to change our weight with diets,gym memberships and plastic surgery.Trying to live up to the images of perfect models and movie heroes has a dark side:anxiety, depression,as well as unhealthy strategies for weight loss or muscle gain.It also has a financial cost. Having an eating disorder boosts annual health care costs by nearly US$2,000per person.Why is there both external and internal pressure to look perfect ?One reason is that society rewards people who are thin and healthy⁃looking.Researchers have shown that body mass index is related to wages and income.Especially for women,there is a clear penalty at work for being overweight or obese.Some studies have also found an impact for men,though a less noticeable one.While the research literature is clear that labor market success is partly based on how employers and customers perceive your body image,no one had explored the other side of the question.Does a person s own perception of body image matter to earnings and other indicators of success in the workplace?Our recently published study answered this question by tracking a large national random sample of Americans over a critical time period when bodies change from teenage shape into adult form and４㊃８㊀when people build their identities.As in other research,women in our sample tend to over⁃perceive weight they think they re heavier than they are while men tend to under⁃perceive theirs.We found no relationship between the average person s self⁃perception of weight and labor market outcomes,although self⁃perceived weight can influenceｓｅｌｆ⁃ｅｓｔｅｅｍ（自尊心）,mental health and health behaviors.While the continued gender penalty in the labor market is frustrating,our finding that misperceived weight does not harm workers is more heartening.Since employers perception of weight is what matters in the labor market,changing discrimination laws to include body type as a category would help.Michigan is the only state that prohibits discrimination on the basis of weight and height.We believe expanding such protections would make the labor market more fair and efficient.46.What does the author say may have an adverse impact on people?A)Undergoing plastic surgeries in pursuit of beauty.B)Imitating the lifestyles of heroes and role models.C)Striving to achieve perfection regardless of financial cost.D)Attempting to meet society s expectation of appearance.47.What have researchers found out about people s earnings?A)They are closely related to people s social status.B)They have to do with people s body weight and shape.C)They seem to matter much less to men than to women.D)They may not be equal to people s contributions.48.What does the author s recent study focus on?A)Previous literature on indicators of competitiveness in the workplace.B)Traits that matter most in one s pursuit of success in the labor market.C)Whether self⁃perception of body image impacts one s workplace success.D)How bosses perception of body image impacts employees advancement.49.What is the finding of the author s recent research?A)Being overweight actually does not do much harm to the overall well⁃being of employees.B)People are not adversely affected in the workplace by false self⁃perception of body weight.C)Self⁃esteem helps to combat gender inequality in the workplace.D)Gender inequality continues to frustrate a lot of female employees.４㊃９㊀50.What does the author think would help improve the situation in the labor market?A)Banning discrimination on the basis of employees body image.B)Expanding protection of women against gender discrimination.C)Helping employees change their own perception of beauty.D)Excluding body shape as a category in the labor contract.ＰａｓｓａｇｅＴｗｏＱｕｅｓｔｉｏｎｓ５１ｔｏ５５ａｒｅｂａｓｅｄｏｎｔｈｅｆｏｌｌｏｗｉｎｇｐａｓｓａｇｅ．Work⁃life balance is dead.By this,I m not advocating that you should give up your quest to have a fulfilling career and a thriving personal life,and I am definitely not saying that you have to give up one to have the other.I also acknowledge that we have a work⁃life problem,but I m arguing that the concept of balance has never been helpful,because it s too limiting.You see,our language makes a difference,and how we refer to things matters because it affects our thinking and therefore our actions.At the minimum,most of us work because we want to be able to support ourselves,our families, and the people around us.In the ideal world,we re all doing work that we re proud of and that provides meaning and purpose to us.But even if your job doesn t give you shivers of joy with each new day,working is a part of what each of us does and the contribution we make to society.When you separate work and life,it s a little bit harder to make that connection.But when you think of work as part of a full life and a complete experience,it becomes easier to see that success in one aspect often supports another.Losing your balance and falling isn t pleasant.A goal to balance suggests that things could quickly get off balance,and that causes terrible outcomes.It s more constructive to think of solutions that continue to evolve over shifts in life and work.Rather than falling or failing,you may have good days or better days or not⁃so⁃good days.These variations are normal,and it s more useful to think of life as something that is ever evolving and changing,rather than a high⁃risk enterprise where things could go wrong with one misstep.How we talk to ourselves matters,and how we talk about issues makes a difference.Let s bury work⁃life balance and think bigger and better about work⁃life fulfillment to do a little less balancing and a lot more living.51.What does the author suggest by saying The work⁃life balance is dead ?A)The hope of achieving a thriving life is impossible to realize.B)The pursuit of a fulfilling career involves personal sacrifice.C)The imbalance between work and life simply doesn t exist anymore.D)The concept of work⁃life balance contributes little to a fulfilling life.４㊃１０㊀52.What does the author say about our use of language?A)It impacts how we think and behave.C)It reflects how we communicate.B)It changes with the passage of time.D)It differs from person to person.53.What does the author say we do in an ideal world?A)We do work that betters the lives of our families and friends.B)We do work that gives us bursts of joy each new day.C)We do meaningful work that contributes to society.D)We do demanding work that brings our capacity into full play.54.What does the author say about life?A)It is cyclical.C)It is fulfilling.B)It is dynamic.D)It is risky.55.What does the author advise us to do?A)Make life as simple as possible.C)Balance life and work in a new way.B)Talk about balance in simpler terms.D)Strive for a more fulfilling life.ＰａｒｔＩＶＴｒａｎｓｌａｔｉｏｎ(３０ｍｉｎｕｔｅｓ)Ｄｉｒｅｃｔｉｏｎｓ：Ｆｏｒｔｈｉｓｐａｒｔ，ｙｏｕａｒｅａｌｌｏｗｅｄ３０ｍｉｎｕｔｅｓｔｏｔｒａｎｓｌａｔｅａｐａｓｓａｇｅｆｒｏｍＣｈｉｎｅｓｅｉｎｔｏＥｎｇｌｉｓｈ．ＹｏｕｓｈｏｕｌｄｗｒｉｔｅｙｏｕｒａｎｓｗｅｒｏｎＡｎｓｗｅｒＳｈｅｅｔ２．茅台（Moutai）是中国最有名的白酒，在新中国成立前夕，被选为国宴用酒㊂据说赤水沿岸的村民四千年前就开始酿造茅台㊂在西汉时期，那里的人们生产出了高质量的茅台，并把它贡给皇帝㊂自唐朝开始，这种地方酒通过海上丝绸之路运往海外㊂茅台味道柔和，有一种特殊的香味；适量饮用可以帮助缓解疲劳，有镇静作用，因而广受国内外消费者的喜爱㊂４㊃１１㊀答案ＰａｒｔＩ㊀Ｗｒｉｔｉｎｇ（见解析）ＰａｒｔＩＩ㊀ＬｉｓｔｅｎｉｎｇＣｏｍｐｒｅｈｅｎｓｉｏｎＳｅｃｔｉｏｎＡ1.A㊀㊀2.D㊀㊀3.C㊀㊀4.A㊀㊀5.B㊀㊀6.D㊀㊀7.BＳｅｃｔｉｏｎＢ8.A9.D10.B11.C12.C13.B14.A㊀㊀15.CＳｅｃｔｉｏｎＣ16.B17.A18.C19.A20.D21.D22.A㊀㊀23.B㊀㊀24.C㊀㊀25.CＰａｒｔＩＩＩ㊀ＲｅａｄｉｎｇＣｏｍｐｒｅｈｅｎｓｉｏｎＳｅｃｔｉｏｎＡ２６．Ｉ２７．Ｅ２８．Ｄ２９．Ｊ３０．Ｂ３１．Ｋ３２．Ｎ㊀㊀３３．Ｃ㊀㊀３４．Ｆ㊀㊀３５．ＧＳｅｃｔｉｏｎＢ３６．Ｈ３７．Ｅ３８．Ｌ３９．Ｇ４０．Ｄ４１．Ｉ４２．Ｃ㊀㊀４３．Ｋ㊀㊀４４．Ｆ㊀㊀４５．ＢＳｅｃｔｉｏｎＣ４６．Ｄ４７．Ｂ４８．Ｃ４９．Ｂ５０．Ａ５１．Ｄ５２．Ａ㊀㊀５３．Ｃ㊀㊀５４．Ｂ㊀㊀５５．ＤＰａｒｔＩＶ㊀Ｔｒａｎｓｌａｔｉｏｎ（见解析）㊀㊀。
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【网络综合版】听力：Section ALong Conversation OneM: You are a professor of Physics at the University of Oxford. You are a senior advisor at the European Organization for Nuclear Research. You also seem to tour the global tirelessly, giving talks. And in addition, you have your own weekly TV show On Science. Where do you get the energy?W: Oh, well. 【Q1】I just love what I do. I am extremely fortunate to have this life, doing what I love doing.M: Professor, what exactly is your goal? Why do you do all of these?W: well, as you said, I do have different things going on. But these I think can be divided into 【Q2】two groups: the education of science, and the further understanding of science.M: Don't these two things get in the way of each other? What I mean is, doesn't giving lectures take time away from the lab?W: Not really, no. I love teaching, and I don’t mind spending more time doing that now than in the past. Also, what I will say is, that 【Q3】teaching a subject helps me comprehend it better myself. I find that it furthers my own knowledge when I have to explain something clearly, when I have to aid others understanding it, and when I have to answer questions about it. Teaching at a high level can be very stimulating for anyone, no matter how much expertise they may already have in the field they are instructing.M: Are there any scientific breakthroughs that you see on the near horizon? A significant discovery or invention we can expect soon.W: 【Q4】The world is always conducting science. And there're constantly new things being discovered. In fact, right now, we have too much data sitting in computers.For example, we have thousands of photos of planet Mars taken by telescopes that nobody has ever seen. We have them, yet nobody has had time to look at them with their own eyes, let alone analyze them.Q1: Why does the woman say she can be so energetic?Q2: What has the woman been engaged in?Q3: What does the woman say about the benefit teaching brings to her?Q4: How does the woman say new scientific breakthroughs can be made possible?Section AConversation 2M: Do you think dreams 【Q5】have special meanings?W: No. I don't think they do.M: I don't either, but some people do. I would say people who believe that dreams have special meanings are superstitious, especially nowadays. In the past, during the times of ancient Egypt, Greece or China, people used to believe that dreams could foresee the future. But today, with all the scientific knowledge that we have, I think it's much harder to believe in these sorts of things.W: My grandmother is superstitious, and she thinks dreams can predict the future. Once, 【Q6】she dreamed that the flight she was due to take the following day crashed.Can you guess what she did? She didn't take that flight. She didn't even bother to go to the airport the following day. Instead, she took the same flight but a week later. And everything was fine of course. No plane ever crashed.M: How funny! Did you know that flying is actually safer than any other mode of transport? It's been statistically proven. People can be so irrational sometimes.W: Yes, absolutely. But, even if we think they are ridiculous, 【Q7】emotions can be just as powerful as rational thinking.M: Exactly. People do all sorts of crazy things because of their irrational feelings. But in fact, some psychologists believe that our dreams are the result of our emotions and memories from that day. I think it was Sigmund Freud who said that children's dreams were usually simple representations of their wishes, thingsthey wished would happen. 【Q8】But in adults', dreams are much more complicated reflections of their more sophisticated sentiments.W: Isn't it interesting how psychologists try to understand using the scientific method something as bazaar as dreams? Psychology is like the rational study of irrational feelings.Q5: What do both speakers think of dreams?Q6: Why didn't the woman's grandmother take her scheduled flight?Q7: What does the woman say about people's emotions?Q8: What did psychologist Sigmund Freud say about adults' dreams?Section BPassage 1While some scientists explore the surface of the Antarctic, others are learning more about a giant body of water -- four kilometers beneath the ice pack. Scientists first discovered Lake Vostok in the 1970s by using radio waves that penetrate the ice. Since then, they have used sound waves and even satellites to map this massive body of water. How does the water in Lake Vostok remained liquid beneath an ice sheet? “The thick glacier above acts like insulating blanket and keeps the water from freezing,” said Martin Siegert, a glaciologist from the university of Wales. In addition, geothermal heat from the deep within the earth may warm the hidden lake.The scientists suspect that microorganisms may be living in Lake Vostok, closed or more than two million years. Anything found that off from the outside world f s on the surface of the earth, said Siegert. Scientists ’will be totally alien to what are trying to find a way to drill into the ice and draw water samples without causing ht be the solution. If all goes as planned, a contamination. Again, robots mig shift robot will melt through the surface ice. When it reaches the lake, it -drill will release another robot that can swim in the lake, take pictures and look for ries will shed light on life in outer signs of life. The scientists hope that discove up -space, which might exist in similar dark and airless conditions. Recently closed s moon, Europa, shows signs of water beneath the icy surface. ’pictures of Jupiter ropa to search for life there, Once tested the Antarctic, robots could be set to Eu too.Q9: What did the scientists first use to discover Lake Vostok in the 1970s? Q10: What did scientists think about Lake Vostok?Q11: What do the scientists hope their discoveries will do?Section BPassage 2The idea to study the American Indian tribe – Tarahumaras, came to James Copeland in 1984 when 【Q12】he discovered that very little research had been done on their language. He contacted the tribe member through a social worker who workedwith the tribes in Mexico. At first, the tribe member named Gonzalez was very reluctant to cooperate. He told Copeland that no amount of money could buy his language. But after Copeland explained to him what he intended to do with his research and how it would benefit the Tarahumaras, Gonzalez agreed to help. 【Q13】He took Copeland to his village and served as an intermediary. Copeland says, thanks to him, the Tarahumaras understood what their mission was and started trusting us. 【Q14】Entering the world of Tarahumaras has been a laborious project for Copeland.To reach their homeland, he must strive two and half days from Huston Taxes. He loads up his vehicle with goods that the tribe’s men can’t easily get and gives the goods to them as a gesture of friendship. The Tarahumaras, who don’t believe any humiliating wealth, take the food and share among themselves. For Copeland, the experience has not only been academically satisfying but also has enriched his life in several ways. 【Q15】“I see people rejecting technology and living a very hard, traditional life, which offers me another notion about the meaning of progress in the western tradition,” he says, “I experienced the simplicity of living in nature that I would otherwise only be able to read about.I see a lot of beauty and their sense of sharing and concern for each other.”Q12: Why did James Copeland want to study the American Indian tribe -- Tarahumaras?Q13: How did Gonzalez help James Copeland?Q14: What does the speaker say about James Copeland’s trip to the Tarahumaras village?Q15: What impresses James Copeland about the Tarahumaras tribe?Section CRecording 1What is a radical? It seems today that people are terrified of the term,minority, who are mostly wealthy white males in western society.Feminism is a perfect example of this phenomenon. The women's movement has been plagued by stereotypes, misrepresentations by the media, and accusations of man-hating and radicalism. When the basic foundation of feminism is simply that women deserve equal rights in all facets of life. When faced with the threat of being labelled radical, women back down from their worthy calls and consequently, participate in their own oppression.It has gotten to the point that many women are afraid to call themselves feminists because of a stigma attached to the word. If people refused to be controlled, and intimidated by stigmas, the stigmas lose all their power, without fear on which they feed, such stigmas can only die.To me, 【Q17】a radical is simply someone who rebels against the norm when advocates a change in the existing state of affairs. On close inspection, it becomes clear that the norm is constantly involving, and therefore, is not a constant entity. So why then, is deviation from the present situation such a threat, when the state of affairs itself is unstable and subject to relentless transformation?It all goes back to maintaining the power of those who have it and preventing the right of those who don't. In fact, when we look at the word "radical" in a historical context, nearly every figure we now hold up as a hero was considered a radical in his or her time. Radicals are people who affect change. They are the people about whom history is written. Abolitionists were radicals, civil rights activists were radicals, 【Q18】 even the founders of our country in their fight to win independence from England were radicals. Their presence in history has changed the way our society functions, mainly by shifting the balance of power that previously existed. Of course, there are some radicals who've made a negative impact on humanity, 【Q18】 but undeniably, there would simply be no progress without radicals. That been said, next time someone calls me a radical, I would accept that label with pride.Q16: What usually happens when people are accused of being radical?Q17: What is the speaker's definition of a radical?Q18: What does the speaker think of most radicals in the American history?Recording 2We are very susceptible to the influence of the people around us. For instance, you may have known somebody who has gone overseas for a year or so and has returned with an accent perhaps. We become part of our immediate environment. None of us are immune to the influences of our own world and let us not kid ourselves that we are untouched by the things and people in our life.Fred goes off to his new job at a factory. Fred takes his ten-minute coffee break, but the other workers take half an hour. Fred says, “What’s the matter with you guys?” Two weeks later, Fred is taking twenty-minute breaks. A month later, Fred takes his half hour. Fred is saying “If you can’t be them, join them. Why should I work any harder than the next guy?” The fascinating thing about being human is that generally we are unaware that there are changes taking place in our mentality. It is like returning to the city smog after some weeks in the fresh air. Only then do we realize that we’ve become accustomed to the nasty smells. Mix with critical people and we learn to criticize. Mix with happy people, and we learn about happiness. What this means is that we need to decide what we want from life and then choose our company accordingly. You may well say, "That is going to take some effort. It may not be comfortable. I may offend some of my present company." Right, but it is your life. Fred may say, "I’m always broke, frequently depressed. I’m going nowhereand I never do anything exciting." Then we discover that Fred’s best friends are always broke, frequently depressed, going nowhere and wishing that life was more exciting. This is not coincidence, nor is it our business to stand in judgement of Fred? However, if Fred ever wants to improve his quality of life, the first thing he'll need to do is recognize what has been going on all these years.It’s no surprise that doctors as a profession suffer a lot of ill health, because they spend their life around sick people. Psychiatrists have a higher incidence of suicide in their profession for related reasons. Traditionally, nine out of ten children whose parents smoke, smoke themselves. Obesity is in part an environmental problem. Successful people have successful friends, and so the story goes on.Q19 What does the speaker say about us as human beings?Q20 What does the speaker say Fred should do first to improve his quality of life?Q21 What does the speaker say about the psychiatrists?Section CLecture 3Virtually every American can recognize a dollar bill at a mere glance. Many can identify it by its sound or texture. But 【Q22】few people indeed can accurately describe the world's most powerful, important currency.The American dollar bill is colored with black ink on one side and green on the other;【Q23】 the exact composition of the paper and ink is a closely guarded government secret. Despite its weighty importance, the dollar bill actually weighs little. It requires nearly 500 bills to tip the scales at a pound. Not only is the dollar bill lightweight, but it also has a brief life span. Few dollar bills survive longer than 18 months.The word "dollar" is taken from the German word "taler," the name for the world's most important currency in the 16th century. The taler was a silver coin first minted in 1518 under the reign of Charles V, Emperor of Germany.The concept of paper money is a relatively recent innovation in the history of American currency. When the Constitution was signed, people had little regard for paper money because of its steadily decreasing value during the colonial era.【Q24】Because of this lack of faith, the new American government minted only coins for common currency. Interest-bearing bank notes were issued at the same time, but their purpose was limited to providing money for urgent government crises, such as American involvement in the War of 1812.The first noninterest-bearing paper currency was authorized by Congress in 1862, at the height of the Civil War. At this point, citizens' old fears of devalued paper currency had calmed, and the dollar bill was born. The new green colored paper money quickly earned the nickname "greenback."Today, the American dollar bill is a product of the Federal Reserve and is issued from the twelve Federal Reserve banks around the United States. The government keeps a steady supply of approximately two billion bills in circulation at all times.Controversy continues to surround the true value of the dollar bill.【Q25】American history has seen generations of politicians argue in favor of a gold standard for American currency. However, for the present, the American dollar bill holds the value that is printed on it, and little more. The only other guarantee on the bill is a Federal Reserve pledge of as a confirmation in the form of government securities.Q22: What does the speaker say about the American dollar bill?Q23: What does the speaker say about the exact composition of the American dollar bill?Q24: Why did the new American government mint only coins for common currency?Q25: What have generations of American politicians argued for?参考答案1.A)She can devote all her life to pursing her passion.2.D)Science education and scientific research.3.A)A better understanding of a subject.4.B)By making full use of the existing data.5. B) They have no special meanings.6. C) She dreamed of a plane crash.7. D) They can have an impact as great as rational thinking8. C) They reflect their complicated emotions.9. A) Radio waves.10. B)It may have micro—organisms living in it.11. D)Shed light on possible life in outer space.12. A)He found there had been little research on their anguage.13. D)He acted as an intermediary between Copel and the villagers.14. C)Laborious15. B)Their sense of sharing and caring.16 .A)They tend to be silenced into submission.17. D)One who rebels against the existing social orser.18. C)They served as a driving force for progress.19. B)It is impossible for us to be immune from outside influence.20. D) Recognize the negative impact of his coworkers.21. A) They are quite susceptible to suicide.22. B) Few people can describe it precisely.23. C) It is a well—protected government secret.24. A) People had little faith in paper money.25. C) It is awell—protected government secret.翻译：《水浒传》(Water Margin)是中国文学四大经典小说之一。
2020年9月英语六级真题及参考答案完整版
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【网络综合版】听力：Section ALong Conversation OneM: You are a professor of Physics at the University of Oxford. You are a senior advisor at the European Organization for Nuclear Research. You also seem to tour the global tirelessly, giving talks. And in addition, you have your own weekly TV show On Science. Where do you get the energy?W: Oh, well. 【Q1】I just love what I do. I am extremely fortunate to have this life, doing what I love doing.M: Professor, what exactly is your goal? Why do you do all of these?W: well, as you said, I do have different things going on. But these I think can be divided into 【Q2】two groups: the education of science, and the further understanding of science.M: Don't these two things get in the way of each other? What I mean is, doesn't giving lectures take time away from the lab?W: Not really, no. I love teaching, and I don’t mind spending more time doing that now than in the past. Also, what I will say is, that 【Q3】teaching a subject helps me comprehend it better myself. I find that it furthers my own knowledge when I have to explain something clearly, when I have to aid others understanding it, and when I have to answer questions about it. Teaching at a high level can be very stimulating for anyone, no matter how much expertise they may already have in the field they are instructing.M: Are there any scientific breakthroughs that you see on the near horizon? A significant discovery or invention we can expect soon.W: 【Q4】The world is always conducting science. And there're constantly new things being discovered. In fact, right now, we have too much data sitting in computers.For example, we have thousands of photos of planet Mars taken by telescopes that nobody has ever seen. We have them, yet nobody has had time to look at them with their own eyes, let alone analyze them.Q1: Why does the woman say she can be so energetic?Q2: What has the woman been engaged in?Q3: What does the woman say about the benefit teaching brings to her?Q4: How does the woman say new scientific breakthroughs can be made possible?Section AConversation 2M: Do you think dreams 【Q5】have special meanings?W: No. I don't think they do.M: I don't either, but some people do. I would say people who believe that dreams have special meanings are superstitious, especially nowadays. In the past, during the times of ancient Egypt, Greece or China, people used to believe that dreams could foresee the future. But today, with all the scientific knowledge that we have, I think it's much harder to believe in these sorts of things.W: My grandmother is superstitious, and she thinks dreams can predict the future. Once, 【Q6】she dreamed that the flight she was due to take the following day crashed.Can you guess what she did? She didn't take that flight. She didn't even bother to go to the airport the following day. Instead, she took the same flight but a week later. And everything was fine of course. No plane ever crashed.M: How funny! Did you know that flying is actually safer than any other mode of transport? It's been statistically proven. People can be so irrational sometimes.W: Yes, absolutely. But, even if we think they are ridiculous, 【Q7】emotions can be just as powerful as rational thinking.M: Exactly. People do all sorts of crazy things because of their irrational feelings. But in fact, some psychologists believe that our dreams are the result of our emotions and memories from that day. I think it was Sigmund Freud who said that children's dreams were usually simple representations of their wishes, thingsthey wished would happen. 【Q8】But in adults', dreams are much more complicated reflections of their more sophisticated sentiments.W: Isn't it interesting how psychologists try to understand using the scientific method something as bazaar as dreams? Psychology is like the rational study of irrational feelings.Q5: What do both speakers think of dreams?Q6: Why didn't the woman's grandmother take her scheduled flight?Q7: What does the woman say about people's emotions?Q8: What did psychologist Sigmund Freud say about adults' dreams?Section BPassage 1While some scientists explore the surface of the Antarctic, others are learning more about a giant body of water -- four kilometers beneath the ice pack. Scientists first discovered Lake Vostok in the 1970s by using radio waves that penetrate the ice. Since then, they have used sound waves and even satellites to map this massive body of water. How does the water in Lake Vostok remained liquid beneath an ice sheet? “The thick glacier above acts like insulating blanket and keeps the water from freezing,” said Martin Siegert, a glaciologist from the university of Wales. In addition, geothermal heat from the deep within the earth may warm the hidden lake.The scientists suspect that microorganisms may be living in Lake Vostok, closed or more than two million years. Anything found that off from the outside world f s on the surface of the earth, said Siegert. Scientists ’will be totally alien to what are trying to find a way to drill into the ice and draw water samples without causing ht be the solution. If all goes as planned, a contamination. Again, robots mig shift robot will melt through the surface ice. When it reaches the lake, it -drill will release another robot that can swim in the lake, take pictures and look for ries will shed light on life in outer signs of life. The scientists hope that discove up -space, which might exist in similar dark and airless conditions. Recently closed s moon, Europa, shows signs of water beneath the icy surface. ’pictures of Jupiter ropa to search for life there, Once tested the Antarctic, robots could be set to Eu too.Q9: What did the scientists first use to discover Lake Vostok in the 1970s? Q10: What did scientists think about Lake Vostok?Q11: What do the scientists hope their discoveries will do?Section BPassage 2The idea to study the American Indian tribe – Tarahumaras, came to James Copeland in 1984 when 【Q12】he discovered that very little research had been done on their language. He contacted the tribe member through a social worker who workedwith the tribes in Mexico. At first, the tribe member named Gonzalez was very reluctant to cooperate. He told Copeland that no amount of money could buy his language. But after Copeland explained to him what he intended to do with his research and how it would benefit the Tarahumaras, Gonzalez agreed to help. 【Q13】He took Copeland to his village and served as an intermediary. Copeland says, thanks to him, the Tarahumaras understood what their mission was and started trusting us. 【Q14】Entering the world of Tarahumaras has been a laborious project for Copeland.To reach their homeland, he must strive two and half days from Huston Taxes. He loads up his vehicle with goods that the tribe’s men can’t easily get and gives the goods to them as a gesture of friendship. The Tarahumaras, who don’t believe any humiliating wealth, take the food and share among themselves. For Copeland, the experience has not only been academically satisfying but also has enriched his life in several ways. 【Q15】“I see people rejecting technology and living a very hard, traditional life, which offers me another notion about the meaning of progress in the western tradition,” he says, “I experienced the simplicity of living in nature that I would otherwise only be able to read about.I see a lot of beauty and their sense of sharing and concern for each other.”Q12: Why did James Copeland want to study the American Indian tribe -- Tarahumaras?Q13: How did Gonzalez help James Copeland?Q14: What does the speaker say about James Copeland’s trip to the Tarahumaras village?Q15: What impresses James Copeland about the Tarahumaras tribe?Section CRecording 1What is a radical? It seems today that people are terrified of the term,minority, who are mostly wealthy white males in western society.Feminism is a perfect example of this phenomenon. The women's movement has been plagued by stereotypes, misrepresentations by the media, and accusations of man-hating and radicalism. When the basic foundation of feminism is simply that women deserve equal rights in all facets of life. When faced with the threat of being labelled radical, women back down from their worthy calls and consequently, participate in their own oppression.It has gotten to the point that many women are afraid to call themselves feminists because of a stigma attached to the word. If people refused to be controlled, and intimidated by stigmas, the stigmas lose all their power, without fear on which they feed, such stigmas can only die.To me, 【Q17】a radical is simply someone who rebels against the norm when advocates a change in the existing state of affairs. On close inspection, it becomes clear that the norm is constantly involving, and therefore, is not a constant entity. So why then, is deviation from the present situation such a threat, when the state of affairs itself is unstable and subject to relentless transformation?It all goes back to maintaining the power of those who have it and preventing the right of those who don't. In fact, when we look at the word "radical" in a historical context, nearly every figure we now hold up as a hero was considered a radical in his or her time. Radicals are people who affect change. They are the people about whom history is written. Abolitionists were radicals, civil rights activists were radicals, 【Q18】 even the founders of our country in their fight to win independence from England were radicals. Their presence in history has changed the way our society functions, mainly by shifting the balance of power that previously existed. Of course, there are some radicals who've made a negative impact on humanity, 【Q18】 but undeniably, there would simply be no progress without radicals. That been said, next time someone calls me a radical, I would accept that label with pride.Q16: What usually happens when people are accused of being radical?Q17: What is the speaker's definition of a radical?Q18: What does the speaker think of most radicals in the American history?Recording 2We are very susceptible to the influence of the people around us. For instance, you may have known somebody who has gone overseas for a year or so and has returned with an accent perhaps. We become part of our immediate environment. None of us are immune to the influences of our own world and let us not kid ourselves that we are untouched by the things and people in our life.Fred goes off to his new job at a factory. Fred takes his ten-minute coffee break, but the other workers take half an hour. Fred says, “What’s the matter with you guys?” Two weeks later, Fred is taking twenty-minute breaks. A month later, Fred takes his half hour. Fred is saying “If you can’t be them, join them. Why should I work any harder than the next guy?” The fascinating thing about being human is that generally we are unaware that there are changes taking place in our mentality. It is like returning to the city smog after some weeks in the fresh air. Only then do we realize that we’ve become accustomed to the nasty smells. Mix with critical people and we learn to criticize. Mix with happy people, and we learn about happiness. What this means is that we need to decide what we want from life and then choose our company accordingly. You may well say, "That is going to take some effort. It may not be comfortable. I may offend some of my present company." Right, but it is your life. Fred may say, "I’m always broke, frequently depressed. I’m going nowhereand I never do anything exciting." Then we discover that Fred’s best friends are always broke, frequently depressed, going nowhere and wishing that life was more exciting. This is not coincidence, nor is it our business to stand in judgement of Fred? However, if Fred ever wants to improve his quality of life, the first thing he'll need to do is recognize what has been going on all these years.It’s no surprise that doctors as a profession suffer a lot of ill health, because they spend their life around sick people. Psychiatrists have a higher incidence of suicide in their profession for related reasons. Traditionally, nine out of ten children whose parents smoke, smoke themselves. Obesity is in part an environmental problem. Successful people have successful friends, and so the story goes on.Q19 What does the speaker say about us as human beings?Q20 What does the speaker say Fred should do first to improve his quality of life?Q21 What does the speaker say about the psychiatrists?Section CLecture 3Virtually every American can recognize a dollar bill at a mere glance. Many can identify it by its sound or texture. But 【Q22】few people indeed can accurately describe the world's most powerful, important currency.The American dollar bill is colored with black ink on one side and green on the other;【Q23】 the exact composition of the paper and ink is a closely guarded government secret. Despite its weighty importance, the dollar bill actually weighs little. It requires nearly 500 bills to tip the scales at a pound. Not only is the dollar bill lightweight, but it also has a brief life span. Few dollar bills survive longer than 18 months.The word "dollar" is taken from the German word "taler," the name for the world's most important currency in the 16th century. The taler was a silver coin first minted in 1518 under the reign of Charles V, Emperor of Germany.The concept of paper money is a relatively recent innovation in the history of American currency. When the Constitution was signed, people had little regard for paper money because of its steadily decreasing value during the colonial era.【Q24】Because of this lack of faith, the new American government minted only coins for common currency. Interest-bearing bank notes were issued at the same time, but their purpose was limited to providing money for urgent government crises, such as American involvement in the War of 1812.The first noninterest-bearing paper currency was authorized by Congress in 1862, at the height of the Civil War. At this point, citizens' old fears of devalued paper currency had calmed, and the dollar bill was born. The new green colored paper money quickly earned the nickname "greenback."Today, the American dollar bill is a product of the Federal Reserve and is issued from the twelve Federal Reserve banks around the United States. The government keeps a steady supply of approximately two billion bills in circulation at all times.Controversy continues to surround the true value of the dollar bill.【Q25】American history has seen generations of politicians argue in favor of a gold standard for American currency. However, for the present, the American dollar bill holds the value that is printed on it, and little more. The only other guarantee on the bill is a Federal Reserve pledge of as a confirmation in the form of government securities.Q22: What does the speaker say about the American dollar bill?Q23: What does the speaker say about the exact composition of the American dollar bill?Q24: Why did the new American government mint only coins for common currency?Q25: What have generations of American politicians argued for?参考答案1.A)She can devote all her life to pursing her passion.2.D)Science education and scientific research.3.A)A better understanding of a subject.4.B)By making full use of the existing data.5. B) They have no special meanings.6. C) She dreamed of a plane crash.7. D) They can have an impact as great as rational thinking8. C) They reflect their complicated emotions.9. A) Radio waves.10. B)It may have micro—organisms living in it.11. D)Shed light on possible life in outer space.12. A)He found there had been little research on their anguage.13. D)He acted as an intermediary between Copel and the villagers.14. C)Laborious15. B)Their sense of sharing and caring.16 .A)They tend to be silenced into submission.17. D)One who rebels against the existing social orser.18. C)They served as a driving force for progress.19. B)It is impossible for us to be immune from outside influence.20. D) Recognize the negative impact of his coworkers.21. A) They are quite susceptible to suicide.22. B) Few people can describe it precisely.23. C) It is a well—protected government secret.24. A) People had little faith in paper money.25. C) It is awell—protected government secret.翻译：《水浒传》(Water Margin)是中国文学四大经典小说之一。
2020 年 9 月英语六级考试真题答案(第 1 套)
2020年9月英语六级考试真题答案（第1套）【作文】Directions:For this part,you are allowed30minutes to write an essay on the saying Wealth of the mind is the only true wealth.You should write at Least150 words but no more than200words.答案略【选词填空第1套】26.L.realms27.C.heavily28.H.mastering29.B.fatigue30.E.hospitalized31.J.obsessedbeled33.N.ruin34.K.potential35.A.contrary【信息匹配第1套】How Telemedicine Is Transforming Healthcare36.D段落第一句None of this is to say that telemedicine37.H段落第一句Many health plans and employers have rushed38.E段落第一句What's more,for all the rapid growth39.B段落第一句Doctors are linking up with40.K段落第一句Who pays for the services?41.O段落第一句To date,17states have joined42.G段落第一句Do patients trade quality for convenience?43.F段落第一句Some critics also question whether44.I段落第一句But critics worry that such45.N段落第一句Is the state-by-state regulatory system【仔细阅读第1套】46-50(Sleeplessness)46.C They are deeply impressed by Danielle Steel's dailywork schedule.47.A She could serve as an example of industriousness.48.A They are questionable.49.C It may symbolise one's importance and success.50.B The general public should not be encouraged to follow it.51-55(Organic farming)51.B Organic farming may be exploited to solve the global food problem.52.D It is not that productive.53.C Inequality in food distribution.54.B It is not conducive to sustainable development.55.D Organic farming does long-term good to the ecosys-tem.【翻译】《西游记》(Journey to the West)也许是中国文学四大经典小说中最具影响力的一部，当然也是在国外最广为人知的一部小说。
2020年9月英语六级真题及参考答案完整版
2020年9月英语六级真题及参考答案【完整版】四六级试卷采用多题多卷形式，大家核对答案时，请找具体选项内容，忽略套数。
无忧考网搜集整理了各个版本(有文字也有图片)，仅供大家参考。
【网络综合版】听力：Section ALong Conversation OneM: You are a professor of Physics at the University of Oxford. You are a senior advisor at the European Organization for Nuclear Research. You also seem to tour the global tirelessly, giving talks. And in addition, you have your own weekly TV show On Science. Where do you get the energy?W: Oh, well. 【Q1】I just love what I do. I am extremely fortunate to have this life, doing what I love doing.M: Professor, what exactly is your goal? Why do you do all of these?W: well, as you said, I do have different things going on. But these I think can be divided into 【Q2】two groups: the education of science, and the further understanding of science.M: Don't these two things get in the way of each other? What I mean is, doesn't giving lectures take time away from the lab?W: Not really, no. I love teaching, and I don’t mind spending more time doing that now than in the past. Also, what I will say is, that 【Q3】teaching a subject helps me comprehend it better myself. I find that it furthers my own knowledge when I have to explain something clearly, when I have to aid others understanding it, and when I have to answer questions about it. Teaching at a high level can be very stimulating for anyone, no matter how much expertise they may already have in the field they are instructing.M: Are there any scientific breakthroughs that you see on the near horizon? A significant discovery or invention we can expect soon.W: 【Q4】The world is always conducting science. And there're constantly new things being discovered. In fact, right now, we have too much data sitting in computers.For example, we have thousands of photos of planet Mars taken by telescopes that nobody has ever seen. We have them, yet nobody has had time to look at them with their own eyes, let alone analyze them.Q1: Why does the woman say she can be so energetic?Q2: What has the woman been engaged in?Q3: What does the woman say about the benefit teaching brings to her?Q4: How does the woman say new scientific breakthroughs can be made possible?Section AConversation 2M: Do you think dreams 【Q5】have special meanings?W: No. I don't think they do.M: I don't either, but some people do. I would say people who believe that dreams have special meanings are superstitious, especially nowadays. In the past, during the times of ancient Egypt, Greece or China, people used to believe that dreams could foresee the future. But today, with all the scientific knowledge that we have, I think it's much harder to believe in these sorts of things.W: My grandmother is superstitious, and she thinks dreams can predict the future. Once, 【Q6】she dreamed that the flight she was due to take the following day crashed.Can you guess what she did? She didn't take that flight. She didn't even bother to go to the airport the following day. Instead, she took the same flight but a week later. And everything was fine of course. No plane ever crashed.M: How funny! Did you know that flying is actually safer than any other mode of transport? It's been statistically proven. People can be so irrational sometimes.W: Yes, absolutely. But, even if we think they are ridiculous, 【Q7】emotions can be just as powerful as rational thinking.M: Exactly. People do all sorts of crazy things because of their irrational feelings. But in fact, some psychologists believe that our dreams are the result of our emotions and memories from that day. I think it was Sigmund Freud who said that children's dreams were usually simple representations of their wishes, thingsthey wished would happen. 【Q8】But in adults', dreams are much more complicated reflections of their more sophisticated sentiments.W: Isn't it interesting how psychologists try to understand using the scientific method something as bazaar as dreams? Psychology is like the rational study of irrational feelings.Q5: What do both speakers think of dreams?Q6: Why didn't the woman's grandmother take her scheduled flight?Q7: What does the woman say about people's emotions?Q8: What did psychologist Sigmund Freud say about adults' dreams?Section BPassage 1While some scientists explore the surface of the Antarctic, others are learning more about a giant body of water -- four kilometers beneath the ice pack. Scientists first discovered Lake Vostok in the 1970s by using radio waves that penetrate the ice. Since then, they have used sound waves and even satellites to map this massive body of water. How does the water in Lake Vostok remained liquid beneath an ice sheet? “The thick glacier above acts like insulating blanket and keeps the water from freezing,” said Martin Siegert, a glaciologist from the university of Wales. In addition, geothermal heat from the deep within the earth may warm the hidden lake.The scientists suspect that microorganisms may be living in Lake Vostok, closed or more than two million years. Anything found that off from the outside world f s on the surface of the earth, said Siegert. Scientists ’will be totally alien to what are trying to find a way to drill into the ice and draw water samples without causing ht be the solution. If all goes as planned, a contamination. Again, robots mig shift robot will melt through the surface ice. When it reaches the lake, it -drill will release another robot that can swim in the lake, take pictures and look for ries will shed light on life in outer signs of life. The scientists hope that discove up -space, which might exist in similar dark and airless conditions. Recently closed s moon, Europa, shows signs of water beneath the icy surface. ’pictures of Jupiter ropa to search for life there, Once tested the Antarctic, robots could be set to Eu too.Q9: What did the scientists first use to discover Lake Vostok in the 1970s? Q10: What did scientists think about Lake Vostok?Q11: What do the scientists hope their discoveries will do?Section BPassage 2The idea to study the American Indian tribe – Tarahumaras, came to James Copeland in 1984 when 【Q12】he discovered that very little research had been done on their language. He contacted the tribe member through a social worker who workedwith the tribes in Mexico. At first, the tribe member named Gonzalez was very reluctant to cooperate. He told Copeland that no amount of money could buy his language. But after Copeland explained to him what he intended to do with his research and how it would benefit the Tarahumaras, Gonzalez agreed to help. 【Q13】He took Copeland to his village and served as an intermediary. Copeland says, thanks to him, the Tarahumaras understood what their mission was and started trusting us. 【Q14】Entering the world of Tarahumaras has been a laborious project for Copeland.To reach their homeland, he must strive two and half days from Huston Taxes. He loads up his vehicle with goods that the tribe’s men can’t easily get and gives the goods to them as a gesture of friendship. The Tarahumaras, who don’t believe any humiliating wealth, take the food and share among themselves. For Copeland, the experience has not only been academically satisfying but also has enriched his life in several ways. 【Q15】“I see people rejecting technology and living a very hard, traditional life, which offers me another notion about the meaning of progress in the western tradition,” he says, “I experienced the simplicity of living in nature that I would otherwise only be able to read about.I see a lot of beauty and their sense of sharing and concern for each other.”Q12: Why did James Copeland want to study the American Indian tribe -- Tarahumaras?Q13: How did Gonzalez help James Copeland?Q14: What does the speaker say about James Copeland’s trip to the Tarahumaras village?Q15: What impresses James Copeland about the Tarahumaras tribe?Section CRecording 1What is a radical? It seems today that people are terrified of the term,minority, who are mostly wealthy white males in western society.Feminism is a perfect example of this phenomenon. The women's movement has been plagued by stereotypes, misrepresentations by the media, and accusations of man-hating and radicalism. When the basic foundation of feminism is simply that women deserve equal rights in all facets of life. When faced with the threat of being labelled radical, women back down from their worthy calls and consequently, participate in their own oppression.It has gotten to the point that many women are afraid to call themselves feminists because of a stigma attached to the word. If people refused to be controlled, and intimidated by stigmas, the stigmas lose all their power, without fear on which they feed, such stigmas can only die.To me, 【Q17】a radical is simply someone who rebels against the norm when advocates a change in the existing state of affairs. On close inspection, it becomes clear that the norm is constantly involving, and therefore, is not a constant entity. So why then, is deviation from the present situation such a threat, when the state of affairs itself is unstable and subject to relentless transformation?It all goes back to maintaining the power of those who have it and preventing the right of those who don't. In fact, when we look at the word "radical" in a historical context, nearly every figure we now hold up as a hero was considered a radical in his or her time. Radicals are people who affect change. They are the people about whom history is written. Abolitionists were radicals, civil rights activists were radicals, 【Q18】 even the founders of our country in their fight to win independence from England were radicals. Their presence in history has changed the way our society functions, mainly by shifting the balance of power that previously existed. Of course, there are some radicals who've made a negative impact on humanity, 【Q18】 but undeniably, there would simply be no progress without radicals. That been said, next time someone calls me a radical, I would accept that label with pride.Q16: What usually happens when people are accused of being radical?Q17: What is the speaker's definition of a radical?Q18: What does the speaker think of most radicals in the American history?Recording 2We are very susceptible to the influence of the people around us. For instance, you may have known somebody who has gone overseas for a year or so and has returned with an accent perhaps. We become part of our immediate environment. None of us are immune to the influences of our own world and let us not kid ourselves that we are untouched by the things and people in our life.Fred goes off to his new job at a factory. Fred takes his ten-minute coffee break, but the other workers take half an hour. Fred says, “What’s the matter with you guys?” Two weeks later, Fred is taking twenty-minute breaks. A month later, Fred takes his half hour. Fred is saying “If you can’t be them, join them. Why should I work any harder than the next guy?” The fascinating thing about being human is that generally we are unaware that there are changes taking place in our mentality. It is like returning to the city smog after some weeks in the fresh air. Only then do we realize that we’ve become accustomed to the nasty smells. Mix with critical people and we learn to criticize. Mix with happy people, and we learn about happiness. What this means is that we need to decide what we want from life and then choose our company accordingly. You may well say, "That is going to take some effort. It may not be comfortable. I may offend some of my present company." Right, but it is your life. Fred may say, "I’m always broke, frequently depressed. I’m going nowhereand I never do anything exciting." Then we discover that Fred’s best friends are always broke, frequently depressed, going nowhere and wishing that life was more exciting. This is not coincidence, nor is it our business to stand in judgement of Fred? However, if Fred ever wants to improve his quality of life, the first thing he'll need to do is recognize what has been going on all these years.It’s no surprise that doctors as a profession suffer a lot of ill health, because they spend their life around sick people. Psychiatrists have a higher incidence of suicide in their profession for related reasons. Traditionally, nine out of ten children whose parents smoke, smoke themselves. Obesity is in part an environmental problem. Successful people have successful friends, and so the story goes on.Q19 What does the speaker say about us as human beings?Q20 What does the speaker say Fred should do first to improve his quality of life?Q21 What does the speaker say about the psychiatrists?Section CLecture 3Virtually every American can recognize a dollar bill at a mere glance. Many can identify it by its sound or texture. But 【Q22】few people indeed can accurately describe the world's most powerful, important currency.The American dollar bill is colored with black ink on one side and green on the other;【Q23】 the exact composition of the paper and ink is a closely guarded government secret. Despite its weighty importance, the dollar bill actually weighs little. It requires nearly 500 bills to tip the scales at a pound. Not only is the dollar bill lightweight, but it also has a brief life span. Few dollar bills survive longer than 18 months.The word "dollar" is taken from the German word "taler," the name for the world's most important currency in the 16th century. The taler was a silver coin first minted in 1518 under the reign of Charles V, Emperor of Germany.The concept of paper money is a relatively recent innovation in the history of American currency. When the Constitution was signed, people had little regard for paper money because of its steadily decreasing value during the colonial era.【Q24】Because of this lack of faith, the new American government minted only coins for common currency. Interest-bearing bank notes were issued at the same time, but their purpose was limited to providing money for urgent government crises, such as American involvement in the War of 1812.The first noninterest-bearing paper currency was authorized by Congress in 1862, at the height of the Civil War. At this point, citizens' old fears of devalued paper currency had calmed, and the dollar bill was born. The new green colored paper money quickly earned the nickname "greenback."Today, the American dollar bill is a product of the Federal Reserve and is issued from the twelve Federal Reserve banks around the United States. The government keeps a steady supply of approximately two billion bills in circulation at all times.Controversy continues to surround the true value of the dollar bill.【Q25】American history has seen generations of politicians argue in favor of a gold standard for American currency. However, for the present, the American dollar bill holds the value that is printed on it, and little more. The only other guarantee on the bill is a Federal Reserve pledge of as a confirmation in the form of government securities.Q22: What does the speaker say about the American dollar bill?Q23: What does the speaker say about the exact composition of the American dollar bill?Q24: Why did the new American government mint only coins for common currency?Q25: What have generations of American politicians argued for?参考答案1.A)She can devote all her life to pursing her passion.2.D)Science education and scientific research.3.A)A better understanding of a subject.4.B)By making full use of the existing data.5. B) They have no special meanings.6. C) She dreamed of a plane crash.7. D) They can have an impact as great as rational thinking8. C) They reflect their complicated emotions.9. A) Radio waves.10. B)It may have micro—organisms living in it.11. D)Shed light on possible life in outer space.12. A)He found there had been little research on their anguage.13. D)He acted as an intermediary between Copel and the villagers.14. C)Laborious15. B)Their sense of sharing and caring.16 .A)They tend to be silenced into submission.17. D)One who rebels against the existing social orser.18. C)They served as a driving force for progress.19. B)It is impossible for us to be immune from outside influence.20. D) Recognize the negative impact of his coworkers.21. A) They are quite susceptible to suicide.22. B) Few people can describe it precisely.23. C) It is a well—protected government secret.24. A) People had little faith in paper money.25. C) It is awell—protected government secret.翻译：《水浒传》(Water Margin)是中国文学四大经典小说之一。
2020年9月英语六级试题及参考答案完整版
and when I have to answer questions about it. Teaching at a high level can be very stimulating for anyone, no matter how much expertise they may already have in the field they are instructing.M: Are there any scientific breakthroughs that you see on the near horizon? A significant discovery or invention we can expect soon.W: 【Q4】The world is always conducting science. And there're constantly new things being discovered. In fact, right now, we have too much data sitting in computers.For example, we have thousands of photos of planet Mars taken by telescopes that nobody has ever seen. We have them, yet nobody has had time to look at them with their own eyes, let alone analyze them.Q1: Why does the woman say she can be so energetic?Q2: What has the woman been engaged in?Q3: What does the woman say about the benefit teaching brings to her?Q4: How does the woman say new scientific breakthroughs can be made possible?Section AConversation 2M: Do you think dreams 【Q5】have special meanings?W: No. I don't think they do.M: I don't either, but some people do. I would say people who believe that dreams have special meanings are superstitious, especially nowadays. In the past, during the times of ancient Egypt, Greece or China, people used to believe that dreams could foresee the future. But today, with all the scientific knowledge that we have, I think it's much harder to believe in these sorts of things.W: My grandmother is superstitious, and she thinks dreams can predict the future. Once, 【Q6】she dreamed that the flight she was due to take the following day crashed.Can you guess what she did? She didn't take that flight. She didn't even bother to go to the airport the following day. Instead, she took the same flight but a week later. And everything was fine of course. No plane ever crashed.M: How funny! Did you know that flying is actually safer than any other mode of transport? It's been statistically proven. People can be so irrational sometimes.W: Yes, absolutely. But, even if we think they are ridiculous, 【Q7】emotions can be just as powerful as rational thinking.M: Exactly. People do all sorts of crazy things because of their irrational feelings. But in fact, some psychologists believe that our dreams are the result of our emotions and memories from that day. I think it was Sigmund Freud who said that children's dreams were usually simple representations of their wishes, things they wished would happen. 【Q8】But in adults', dreams are much more complicated reflections of their more sophisticated sentiments.W: Isn't it interesting how psychologists try to understand using the scientific method something as bazaar as dreams? Psychology is like the rational study of irrational feelings.Q5: What do both speakers think of dreams?Q6: Why didn't the woman's grandmother take her scheduled flight?Q7: What does the woman say about people's emotions?Q8: What did psychologist Sigmund Freud say about adults' dreams?Section BPassage 1While some scientists explore the surface of the Antarctic, others are learning more about a giant body of water -- four kilometers beneath the ice pack. Scientists first discovered Lake Vostok in the 1970s by using radio waves that penetrate the ice. Since then, they have used sound waves and even satellites to map this massive body of water. How does the water in Lake Vostok remained liquid beneath an ice sheet? “The thick glacier above acts like insulating blanket and keeps the water from Martin Siegert, a glaciologist ffreezing,” said rom the university of Wales. In addition, geothermal heat from the deep within the earth may warm the hidden lake. The scientists suspect that microorganisms may be living in Lake Vostok, closed off from the outside world for more than two million years. Anything found thatwill be totally alien to what’s on the surface of the earth, said Siegert. Scientists are trying to find a way to drill into the ice and draw water samples without causings planned, a contamination. Again, robots might be the solution. If all goes adrill-shift robot will melt through the surface ice. When it reaches the lake, it will release another robot that can swim in the lake, take pictures and look for signs of life. The scientists hope that discoveries will shed light on life in outer space, which might exist in similar dark and airless conditions. Recently closed-up pictures of Jupiters moon, Europa, shows signs of water beneath the icy surface.’Once tested the Antarctic, robots could be set to Europa to search for life there, too.Q9: What did the scientists first use to discover Lake Vostok in the 1970s?Q10: What did scientists think about Lake Vostok?Q11: What do the scientists hope their discoveries will do?Section BPassage 2The idea to study the American Indian tribe – Tarahumaras, came to James Copeland in 1984 when 【Q12】he discovered that very little research had been done on their language. He contacted the tribe member through a social worker who worked with the tribes in Mexico. At first, the tribe member named Gonzalez was very reluctant to cooperate. He told Copeland that no amount of money could buy hislanguage. But after Copeland explained to him what he intended to do with his research and how it would benefit the Tarahumaras, Gonzalez agreed to help. 【Q13】He took Copeland to his village and served as an intermediary. Copeland says, thanks to him, the Tarahumaras understood what their mission was and started trusting us. 【Q14】Entering the world of Tarahumaras has been a laborious project for Copeland.To reach their homeland, he must strive two and half days from Huston Taxes. He loads up his vehicle with goods that the tribe’s men can’t easily get and gives the goods to them as a gesture of friendship. The Tarahumaras, who don’t believe any humiliating wealth, take the food and share among themselves. For Copeland, the experience has not only been academically satisfying but also has enriched his life in several ways. 【Q15】“I see people rejecting technology and living a very hard, traditional life, which offers me another notion about the meaning of progress in the western tradition,” he says, “I experienced the simplicity of living in nature that I would otherwise only be able to read about.I see a lot of beauty and their sense of sharing and concern for each other.”Q12: Why did James Copeland want to study the American Indian tribe -- Tarahumaras?Q13: How did Gonzalez help James Copeland?Q14: What does the speaker say about James Copeland’s trip to the Tarahumaras village?Q15: What impresses James Copeland about the Tarahumaras tribe?Section CRecording 1What is a radical? It seems today that people are terrified of the term,minority, who are mostly wealthy white males in western society.Feminism is a perfect example of this phenomenon. The women's movement has been plagued by stereotypes, misrepresentations by the media, and accusations of man-hating and radicalism. When the basic foundation of feminism is simply that women deserve equal rights in all facets of life. When faced with the threat of being labelled radical, women back down from their worthy calls and consequently, participate in their own oppression.It has gotten to the point that many women are afraid to call themselves feminists because of a stigma attached to the word. If people refused to be controlled, and intimidated by stigmas, the stigmas lose all their power, without fear on which they feed, such stigmas can only die.To me, 【Q17】a radical is simply someone who rebels against the norm when advocates a change in the existing state of affairs. On close inspection, it becomes clear that the norm is constantly involving, and therefore, is not a constant entity. So why then, is deviation from the present situation such a threat, when the state of affairs itself is unstable and subject to relentless transformation?It all goes back to maintaining the power of those who have it and preventing the right of those who don't. In fact, when we look at the word "radical" in a historical context, nearly every figure we now hold up as a hero was considered a radical in his or her time. Radicals are people who affect change. They are the people about whom history is written. Abolitionists were radicals, civil rights activists were radicals, 【Q18】 even the founders of our country in their fight to win independence from England were radicals. Their presence in history has changed the way our society functions, mainly by shifting the balance of power that previously existed. Of course, there are some radicals who've made a negative impact on humanity, 【Q18】 but undeniably, there would simply be no progress without radicals. That been said, next time someone calls me a radical, I would accept that label with pride.Q16: What usually happens when people are accused of being radical?Q17: What is the speaker's definition of a radical?Q18: What does the speaker think of most radicals in the American history?Recording 2We are very susceptible to the influence of the people around us. For instance, you may have known somebody who has gone overseas for a year or so and has returned with an accent perhaps. We become part of our immediate environment. None of us are immune to the influences of our own world and let us not kid ourselves that we are untouched by the things and people in our life.Fred goes off to his new job at a factory. Fred takes his ten-minute coffee break, but the other workers take half an hour. Fred says, “What’s the matter with you guys?” Two weeks later, Fred is taking twenty-minute breaks. A month later, Fred takes his half hour. Fred is saying “If you can’t be them, join them. Why should I work any harder than the next guy?” The fascinating thing about being human is that generally we are unaware that there are changes taking place in our mentality. It is like returning to the city smog after some weeks in the fresh air. Only then do we realize that we’ve become accustomed to the nasty smells. Mix with critical people and we learn to criticize. Mix with happy people, and we learn about happiness. What this means is that we need to decide what we want from life and then choose our company accordingly. You may well say, "That is going to take some effort. It may not be comfortable. I may offend some of my present company." Right, but it is your life. Fred may say, "I’m always broke, frequently depressed. I’m going nowhereand I never do anything exciting." Then we discover that Fred’s best friends are always broke, frequently depressed, going nowhere and wishing that life was more exciting. This is not coincidence, nor is it our business to stand in judgement of Fred? However, if Fred ever wants to improve his quality of life, the first thing he'll need to do is recognize what has been going on all these years.It’s no surprise that doctors as a profession suffer a lot of ill health, because they spend their life around sick people. Psychiatrists have a higher incidence of suicide in their profession for related reasons. Traditionally, nine out of ten children whose parents smoke, smoke themselves. Obesity is in part an environmental problem. Successful people have successful friends, and so the story goes on.Q19 What does the speaker say about us as human beings?Q20 What does the speaker say Fred should do first to improve his quality of life?Q21 What does the speaker say about the psychiatrists?Section CLecture 3Virtually every American can recognize a dollar bill at a mere glance. Many can identify it by its sound or texture. But 【Q22】few people indeed can accurately describe the world's most powerful, important currency.The American dollar bill is colored with black ink on one side and green on the other;【Q23】 the exact composition of the paper and ink is a closely guarded government secret. Despite its weighty importance, the dollar bill actually weighs little. It requires nearly 500 bills to tip the scales at a pound. Not only is the dollar bill lightweight, but it also has a brief life span. Few dollar bills survive longer than 18 months.The word "dollar" is taken from the German word "taler," the name for the world's most important currency in the 16th century. The taler was a silver coin first minted in 1518 under the reign of Charles V, Emperor of Germany.The concept of paper money is a relatively recent innovation in the history of American currency. When the Constitution was signed, people had little regard for paper money because of its steadily decreasing value during the colonial era.【Q24】Because of this lack of faith, the new American government minted only coins for common currency. Interest-bearing bank notes were issued at the same time, but their purpose was limited to providing money for urgent government crises, such as American involvement in the War of 1812.The first noninterest-bearing paper currency was authorized by Congress in 1862, at the height of the Civil War. At this point, citizens' old fears of devalued paper currency had calmed, and the dollar bill was born. The new green colored paper money quickly earned the nickname "greenback."Today, the American dollar bill is a product of the Federal Reserve and is issued from the twelve Federal Reserve banks around the United States. The government keeps a steady supply of approximately two billion bills in circulation at all times.Controversy continues to surround the true value of the dollar bill.【Q25】American history has seen generations of politicians argue in favor of a gold standard for American currency. However, for the present, the American dollar bill holds the value that is printed on it, and little more. The only other guarantee on the bill is a Federal Reserve pledge of as a confirmation in the form of government securities.Q22: What does the speaker say about the American dollar bill?Q23: What does the speaker say about the exact composition of the American dollar bill?Q24: Why did the new American government mint only coins for common currency?Q25: What have generations of American politicians argued for?参考答案1.A)She can devote all her life to pursing her passion.2.D)Science education and scientific research.3.A)A better understanding of a subject.4.B)By making full use of the existing data.5. B) They have no special meanings.6. C) She dreamed of a plane crash.7. D) They can have an impact as great as rational thinking8. C) They reflect their complicated emotions.9. A) Radio waves.10. B)It may have micro—organisms living in it.11. D)Shed light on possible life in outer space.12. A)He found there had been little research on their anguage.13. D)He acted as an intermediary between Copel and the villagers.14. C)Laborious15. B)Their sense of sharing and caring.16 .A)They tend to be silenced into submission.17. D)One who rebels against the existing social orser.18. C)They served as a driving force for progress.19. B)It is impossible for us to be immune from outside influence.20. D) Recognize the negative impact of his coworkers.21. A) They are quite susceptible to suicide.22. B) Few people can describe it precisely.23. C) It is a well—protected government secret.24. A) People had little faith in paper money.25. C) It is awell—protected government secret.翻译：《水浒传》(Water Margin)是中国文学四大经典小说之一。