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2023年12月大学英语四级真题试卷及答案(三套全)

2023年12月大学英语四级真题试卷及答案(三套全)

2023年12月大学英语四级真题试卷及答案(三套全) 一、听力理解第一套第一节(共5小题)1. What does the woman ask the man to do?A. Turn the television off.B. Turn the volume down.C. Turn the radio on.Answer: B2. Where does the conversation most probably take place?A. At the post office.B. At the bank.C. At the hotel.Answer: C3. What does the man imply about the woman?A. She hasn’t been to New York City.B. She needs to find a new job.C. She travels a lot for work.Answer: A4. How long has the man been waiting?A. For an hour.B. For half an hour.C. For ten minutes.Answer: B5. What is the woman doing?A. She is looking for her keys.B. She is waiting for someone to arrive.C. She is talking on the phone.Answer: C第二节(共5小题)6. What is the woman asking the man to do?A. Fix her computer.B. Help her find a job.C. Visit her tomorrow.Answer: A7. What does the man offer to do next?A. Take the woman to the restaurant.B. Prepare dinner for the woman.C. Look for a restaurant on the Internet.Answer: C8. What does the man say abo ut the woman’s computer?A. It can’t be fixed.B. It needs a software update.C. It needs a new battery.Answer: B9. What does the woman suggest doing after dinner?A. Go for a walk.B. Watch a movie at home.C. Go to a movie theater.Answer: B10. How do es the woman feel about the man’s suggestion?A. Excited.B. Indifferent.C. Annoyed.Answer: A二、阅读理解第一套An important part of a child’s development is the acquisition of social skills. Social skills help children to interact effectively with others and build healthy relationships. These skills are vital for success in school, work, and life in general.One of the best ways to help children develop social skills is through play. Play allows children to practice andmaster social, emotional, and cognitive skills in a relaxed and enjoyableenvironment. Through play, children learn valuable skills such as cooperation, sharing, problem-solving, and communication.There are different types of play that help in the development of social skills. Cooperative play is when children play and work together towards a common goal. This type of play helps children to learn teamwork and collaboration. Pretend play, on the other hand, allows children to develop empathy and understanding of others’ perspectives. They learn to take on different roles and pretend to be someone else, which helps in developing their social and emotional intelligence. Board games and group activities also promote social interaction and help children learn important skills such as taking turns, following rules, and resolving conflicts in a fair manner.Parents and educators play a crucial role in promoting social skills development. They can create opportunities for play and provide guidance and support. It is important for parents to encourage their children to engage in various types of play and provide them with age-appropriate toys and games. Educators can incorporate play-based learning activities in the classroom to foster social skills development.In conclusion, play is a valuable tool for social skills development. It allows children to practice and master important skills while having fun. Parents and educators should recognize the importance of play and provide opportunities and support for children to engage in different types of play.第二套The concept of time management is essential in today’s fast-paced world. Effective time management helps individuals to prioritize tasks, handle multiple responsibilities, and increase productivity. It allows individuals to make the most out of their time and achieve their goals efficiently.Here are some tips for effective time management:1.Set goals: Identify your long-term and short-termgoals. Break them down into smaller, manageable tasks.This will help you stay focused and motivated.2.Prioritize tasks: Determine which tasks are mostimportant and urgent. Focus on completing these tasks first.3.Create a schedule: Use a planner or online calendarto schedule your tasks and activities. Set deadlines for each task to stay organized and keep track of your progress.4.Avoid multitasking: Multitasking may seem like atime-saving technique, but it can actually decreaseproductivity. Focus on one task at a time and give it yourfull attention.5.Delegate tasks: If possible, delegate tasks to others.This will free up your time and allow you to focus on more important tasks.6.Take breaks: Schedule regular breaks to rest andrecharge. This will help you maintain focus and preventburnout.7.Avoid procrastination: Procrastination can lead tounnecessary stress and missed deadlines. Break tasks into smaller, manageable parts and tackle them one at a time.8.Learn to say no: Don’t overcommit yourself. Learn tosay no to tasks that are not essential or do not align withyour goals.e technology: Take advantage of technology toolssuch as productivity apps and time tracking apps. Thesecan help you stay organized and manage your time moreeffectively.10.Review and adjust: Regularly review your scheduleand tasks. Adjust as needed to accommodate unexpectedevents or changes in priorities.By implementing these tips, you can improve your time management skills and achieve greater success in your personal and professional life.第三套The importance of physical exercise cannot be overstated. Regular exercise has numerous health benefits and plays a crucial role in maintaining a healthy lifestyle.Physical exercise helps to strengthen the cardiovascular system, improve lung function, and increase muscle strength and endurance. It also promotes weight loss and helps to maintain a healthy body weight. Regular exercise reduces the risk of chronic diseases such as heart disease, diabetes, andcertain types of cancer. It can also improve mental health by reducing symptoms of depression and anxiety.In addition to the physical benefits, exercise is also important for cognitive function. Studies have shown that regular exercise improves memory, attention, and problem-solving skills. It can also enhance creativity and productivity.Exercise is not only beneficial for adults but also for children and adolescents. Regular physical activity in childhood and adolescence helps to develop healthy bones, muscles, and joints. It improves coordination and balance, and reduces the risk of childhood obesity. It also has a positive impact on academic performance, including improved concentration and focus.There are many different forms of exercise that individuals can choose from, including aerobic exercise, strength training, flexibility exercises, and high-intensity interval training (HIIT). It is important to find a form of exercise that you enjoy and can incorporate into your daily routine.In conclusion, regular physical exercise is essential for overall health and well-being. It has numerous physical and mental health benefits and should be a priority for individuals of all ages. Make exercise a part of your daily routine and reap the rewards of a healthy and active lifestyle.三、写作题目及答案第一套写作题目:Do you agree or disagree with the following statement:。

2021年12月英语四级真题试卷第3套(含答案解析)

2021年12月英语四级真题试卷第3套(含答案解析)

大学英语四级考试2021年12月真题(第三套)Part I Writing(30 minutes) Directions:Suppose you have just participated in a school project of collecting used books on campus. You are now to write a report about the project, which may include its aim, organizers, participants and activities. You will have 30 minutes to write the report. You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words. Part II Listening Comprehension(25 minutes)特别说明:由于多题多卷,官方第三套真题的听力试题与第二套真题的一致,只是选项顺序不同,因此,本套试卷不再提供听力部分。

Part III Reading Comprehension(40 minutes) Section ADirections:In this section, there is a passage with ten blanks. You are required to select one word for each blank from a list of choices given in a word bank following the passage. Read the passage through carefully before making your choices. Each choice in the bank is identifi ed by a letter. Please mark the corresponding letter for each item on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre. You may not use any of the words in the bank more than once.The sheets are damp with sweat. You’re cold, but your heart is racing as if a killer just chased you down a dark street. It was just a nightmare, you tell yourself; there’s nothing to be afraid of. But you’re still fi lled with 26 .Given how unsettling and haunting nightmares can be, is there a way for dreamers to 27 , or even turn off , these bad dreams as they happen?Research is 28 , but some studies suggest that people who can master lucid dreaming—that is, the ability to be 29 that a nightmare is happening and possibly even control it without waking up—may hold the 30 .Nightmares are part of the human experience, especially for kids. Doctors 31 don’t consider occasional nightmares a problem. They can just be symptoms of a sleep disorder that can 32 from an unpleasant experience, stress, or certain drugs.To treat the disorder, there are a number of medicines and therapies that are backed by 33 research, according to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, which analyzed the available research on the treatment of nightmare disorder in a recent 34 published in the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine.However, nightmares are complicated, and researchers are still struggling to understand them, said Dr. Rachel Salas, an expert on sleep disorders and an associate professor at Johns Hopkins Medicine in Baltimore. What we do know is that people 35 to have diff erent kinds of nightmares at diff erent points during the sleep cycle.A)amount I)mechanicalB)answer J)resultC)avoid K)reviewD)aware L)rigorousE)depart M)tendF)drastically N)timidityG)fear O)typicallyH)limitedSection BDirections: In this section, you are going to read a passage with ten statements attached to it. Each statement contains information given in one of the paragraphs. Identify the paragraph from which the information is derived. You may choose a paragraph more than once. Each paragraph is marked with a letter. Answer the questions by marking the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2.Why it matters that teens are reading lessA)Most of us spend much more time with digital media than we did a decade ago. But today’s teens have grownup with smartphones. Compared with teens a couple of decades ago, the way they interact with traditional media like books and movies is fundamentally diff erent.B) Analysis of surveys of over one million teens in the United States collected since 1976 reveals a major shift inhow teens are spending their leisure time. Paper books are being ignored, in favor of screens. Digital devices are changing other behaviors, too. More and more, young people choose spending time on their electronic devices over engaging in other activities, regardless of the type. Indeed, by 2016, the average American high school senior said they spent six hours a day writing text messages, on social media, and online during their free time. And that covers just three activities, and if other digital media activities were included, that estimate would no doubt rise.C)Teens did not always spend that much time with digital media. Online time has doubled since 2006, andsocial media use has moved from a periodic activity to a daily one in the same period. By 2016, nearly nine out of ten young women in the 12th grade said they visited social media sites every day. Meanwhile, time spent playing video games rose from under an hour a day to an hour and a half on average. One out of ten American 8th grade students in 2016 spent 40 hours a week or more playing video games. Let me emphasize that this is equal to the time most adults spend per week at work.D)If teens are spending so much time using electronic devices, does that mean they have to give up some otheractivities? Maybe not. Over the years, many scholars have insisted that time online does not necessarily take away time spent engaging with traditional media or on other activities. Some people, they argue, are just more interested in certain kinds of media and entertainment. Thus, using more of one type of media does not necessarily mean less of the other.E)That may be true, but that still does not tell us much about what happens across a whole generation of peoplewhen time spent on digital media grows. Large surveys conducted over the course of many years tells us that American youth are not going to the cinema nearly as often as they did in the past. While 70 percent of 8th and 10th grade students used to go to the movies once a month or more, now only about half do this.More and more, watching a movie is something teens choose to do on their electronic devices. Why is thisa problem? One reason is that going to the cinema is generally a social activity. Now, watching movies issomething that most teens do alone. This fits a larger pattern. In another analysis, researchers found that today’s teens go out with their friends much less often than previous generations did.F)But the trends related to movies are less disturbing compared with the change in how teens spend their time.Research has revealed an enormous decline in reading. In 1980, about 60 percent of senior high school students said they read a book, newspaper or magazine every day that was not assigned for school. By 2016, only 16 percent did. This is a huge drop and it is important to note that this was not merely a decline in reading paper books, newspapers or magazines. The survey allowed for reading materials on a digital device.G)Indeed, the number of senior high school students who said they had not read any books for pleasure in thelast year was one out of three by 2016. That is triple the number from two decades ago. For today’s youth, books, newspapers and magazines have less and less of a presence in their daily lives. Of course, teens are still reading. But they are generally reading short texts. Most of them are not reading long articles or books that explore deep themes and require critical thinking and refl ection. Perhaps not accidentally, in 2016 reading scores were the lowest they have ever been since 1972.H)This might present problems for young people later on. When high school students go on to college, theirpast and current reading habits will infl uence their academic performance. Imagine going from reading texts as short as one or two sentences to trying to read entire books written in complex language and containing sophisticated ideas. Reading and comprehending longer books and chapters takes practice, and American teens are no longer getting that practice.I)So how can this problem be solved? Should parents and teachers take away teens’ smartphones and replacethem with paper books? Probably not. Research has shown that smartphones are currently American teens’ main form of social communication. This means that, without a smartphone, teens are likely to feel isolated from their peers. However, that does not mean teens need to use electronic devices as often as they do now.Data connecting excessive digital media time to mental health issues suggests a limit of two hours a day of free time spent with screens, a restriction that will also allow time for other activities—like going to the movies with friends or reading longer, more complicated texts.J)The latter is especially important. I would argue that of all the changes brought about by the widespread use of digital devices, the huge decline in reading is likely to have the biggest negative impact on today’s teens because reading books and longer articles is one of the best ways to learn critical thinking. It helps people to understand complex issues and to separate fact from fi ction. Thus, deep reading is crucial for being a good citizen, a successful college student and a productive employee. If serious reading dies, a lot will go with it.36. Many years’ surveys reveal that young people in America are going to the cinema much less often than theyused to.37. Survey analysis shows American teens now spend their leisure time on digital devices rather than readingprinted books.38. The number of senior high schoolers not reading books for pleasure in a year increased three times over 20years.39. Many scholars claim that spending time on electronic devices doesn’t necessarily mean a decrease of time forother activities.40. Most people spend much more time interacting with digital media than they did ten years ago.41. The author claims that it will be a great loss if we no longer read books and longer articles.42. Over a decade or so, American teens’ social media use shifted from an occasional activity to a routine one.43. A more disturbing trend in America today is that teens are spending far less time reading than around fourdecades ago.44. Some fi ve years ago, high school seniors in America generally spent more than six hours a day on electronicdevices.45. It was found that American youngsters today don’t socialize nearly as much as the earlier generations.Section CDirections:There are 2 passages in this section. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A), B), C) and D). You should decide on the best choice and mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre.Passage OneQuestions 46 to 50 are based on the following passage.Have you ever wondered how acceptable it is to hug or touch someone? While it may sound safe to avoid all physical contact so as not to off end anyone, the lack of touching might imply cold attitudes or indiff erence in interpersonal relationships.So, what should we do? The simple answer is to thoroughly learn unique cultural norms for physical contact. In nonverbal communication terminology (术语),physical contact and the study of touching are generally referred to as haptics.Haptics in communication often suggest the level of intimacy. They are usually classifi ed into two groups: high-contact and low-contact.Asia and quite surprisingly the United States, Canada and Britain belong to low-contact cultures. People from the rest of the world, such as Latin America, are considered to be in high-contact cultures, where they tend to expect touching in social interactions and feel more comfortable with physical closeness. Despite the classifi cation, there are more complex factors such as relational closeness, gender, age, and context that can aff ect how someone views physical contact.One common French custom of greetings is cheek-kissing, but it is mostly restricted to friends, close acquaintances and family members. While cheek-kissing for Latin Americans is also a universal greeting form, it does not require such a high degree of relational closeness. However, gender matters more for them because cheek-kissing often only happens between women or a man and a woman but not two men.In contrast, in certain Arabian, African, and Asian countries, men can publicly hold hands or show physical affection as signs of brotherhood or friendship while these behaviors may suggest a romantic relationship in other parts of the world. Although men’s touching is more normal in these cultures, physical contact between persons of opposite sexes who are not family members is negatively perceived in Arabian countries.These factors could definitely affect the degree to which someone is comfortable with tactile(触觉的) communication and physical intimacy. Therefore, if you are someone who loves to show physical aff ection, you should not be afraid to show it or drastically change your behaviors—just ask for consent beforehand!46. What does the author say in the fi rst paragraph about physical contact?A)Its role in interpersonal relationships is getting increasingly important.B)It is becoming more acceptable to many who used to think it off ensive.C)Its absence might suggest a lack of warmth in interpersonal relationships.D)It might prompt diff erent responses from people of diff erent social backgrounds.47. What does physical contact in communication suggest?A)What social class people belong to.C)What family background people come from.B)How civilized the communicators are.D)How close the communicators’ relationships are.48. What do we learn about p eople in high-contact cultures?A)They are sensitive to the way people express their emotions.B)They take touching as a cultural norm in social interactions.C)They attach great importance to close ties among people.D)They tend to be more open in interpersonal relationships.49. What do we learn about social customs in Arabian countries?A)Men can show friendship in public through physical aff ection.B)Non-traditional romantic relationships are simply unacceptable.C)Physical contact between unfamiliar people is negatively perceived.D)People of diff erent ages and genders show aff ection in diff erent ways.50. What does the author tell us to do concerning tactile communication?A)Lay emphasis on nonverbal communication.C)Pay attention to the diff erences between genders.B)Learn to use appropriate body language fi rst.D)Take other people’s preference into consideration. Passage TwoQuestions 51 to 55 are based on the following passage.From climate change to the ongoing pandemic (大流行病) and beyond, the issues facing today’s world are increasingly complex and dynamic. Yet solving problems like these requires new approaches that extend beyond traditional ways of thinking. A study led by Yale Professor of Psychology, Paul O’Keefe, found that having a growth mindset (思维倾向) of interest may spark this type of innovation.Professor O’Keefe established in earlier studies that people hold diff erent beliefs about the nature of interest. Those with a growth mindset of interest tend to believe that interests can be developed and cultivated, while those with a fi xed mindset of interest tend to believe that interests are inherent (与生俱有的) and simply need to be ‘found.’ Building on these fi ndings, the latest research examined how a growth mindset of interest can boost integrative thinking across the traditional disciplinary boundaries of arts and sciences.For example, in one task, research participants were instructed to create new college majors by combining two or more existing academic Arts or Science programs at their university. After coding and analyzing the ideas they generated, the team found that people with a growth mindset of interest were more likely to bridge programs across the arts and sciences to create new majors like computational economics rather than creating majors that drew from only one of those areas, like computational chemistry.As Professor O’Keefe pointed out, “This research provides a useful direction for organizations whose products and services call for integrated and creative solutions. Take smartphones for example. You need not only computer science and engineering knowledge, but also an understanding of psychology and visual design to create a better product. Employees with a growth mindset may be more likely to devise innovative ideas that bridge multiple areas of knowledge to achieve better solutions. ”The benefi ts of a growth mindset of interest may also extend to those seeking employment. This is a pressing issue because many people are becoming unemployed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Having a growth mindset of interest can help job seekers expand their interests and become more adaptable to diff erent fi elds, and take the initiative to learn new skills.51. What does the author say about the world today?A)It faces problems that are getting more varied and complicated.B)It has done away with many of the traditional ways of thinking.C)It is undergoing radical and profound changes.D)It is witnessing various types of innovations.52. What did Professor O’Keefe fi nd in his earlier studies?A)People’s interests tend to change with age.C)People are divided about the nature of interest.B)People’s interests determine their mindsets.D)People of diff erent ages have diff erent mindsets.53. What is the focus of Professor O’Keefe’s recent research?A)How boundaries can be removed between arts and science disciplines.B)How feasible it is to create new disciplines like computational economics.C)How students in arts and sciences view the two types of mindset of interest.D)How a growth mindset of interest can contribute to cross-disciplinary thinking.54. What does the author want to illustrate with the example of smartphones?A)Hi-tech products are needed in interdisciplinary research.B)Improved technology gives birth to highly popular products.C)Making innovative products needs multidisciplinary knowledge.D)Hi-tech products can boost people’s integrative thinking.55. What is the author’s suggestion to those who are seeking employment?A)Learning practical skills.C)Staying safe in the pandemic.B)Broadening their interests.D)Knowing their pressing issues.Part IV Translation (30 minutes) Directions:For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to translate a passage from Chinese into English. You should write your answer on Answer Sheet 2.坎儿井(Karez)是新疆干旱地区的一种水利系统,由地下渠道将水井连接而成。

2022年6月英语四级真题试卷第3套(含答案解析)

2022年6月英语四级真题试卷第3套(含答案解析)

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大学英语英语四级(含答案) (3)

大学英语英语四级(含答案) (3)

大学英语四级试卷(满分120分,考试时间90分钟)一、选择题:(本题共20小题,每小题3分,共60分)1.They were rather disappointed________the result of the test.A.inB.onC.atD.for2.We tried to settle the problem with them as soon as possible,but they seemed to________sincerity.ck ofB.by lack ofck inD.be lacking in3.At an early age she already showed a talent______music.A.inB.forC.onD.of4.I feel rather doubtful________the result of the experiment.A.aboutB.atC.withD.for5.______the severe cold,tourism was________full swing.A.Though,onB.Despite,onC.Though,inD.Despite,in6.Passengers may leave bulky articles under the stairs______the conductor's permission.A.atB.withC.onD.in7.You won't get in_____the end of the act.A.tillB.atC.byD.in8.He said he was in debt and asked me for a loan______$50.A.onB.forC.withD.of9.What tremendous achievements we have made_______all fronts in the past few years!A.inB.onC.atD.of10.John is unfortunately devoid_______a sense of humour.A.withB.ofC.toD.from11.It will rain,_____the barometer is falling.A.soB.forC.asD.since12.We won't encourage him to do that_______he is in good health.A.even ifB.in caseC.even thoughD.when13.Nature not only gave the Middle Atlantic region fine harbors,______a first-class system of inland waterways.A.however endowed it onB.so endowing this onC.thus endowing this onD.but endowed it with14.I have little doubt about his competence;____he is well-qualified for the job.A.althoughB.moreoverC.yetD.because15.I am telling you this_______you should make a mistake.A.so thatB.thoughC.untilD.lest16.Neon is said to be inert_______does not react easily with other substances.A.because of itB.it is becauseC.because itD.is because it17."Would you rather watch T.V or go for a walk?""______the T.V program is good this afternoon,I think I need the exercise more."A.Even thoughB.No matter howC.DespiteD.In spite of18.If___,he promised that he would do all he could to promote public welfare.A.electedB.being electedC.having electedD.to be elected19.--i introduce myself?My name is Meg Johnson.()Nice to meet you,Mr.Johnson.A.Must isB.ShouldC.Need netD.Mays20.The boss made them.___ten hours day.()A.worked toB.workingC.workD.to work二、翻译(共计10分)1.电影开演半小时了。

2023年3月大学英语四级考试真题(第三套)含答案详解

2023年3月大学英语四级考试真题(第三套)含答案详解

2023年3月大学英语四级考试真题(第三套)答案详解Part I Writing 审题【题目】Suppose you have taken part in a career planning seminar:Write an account of the seminar and summarize what you have learned from it.You will have 30minutes for this task and should write at least 120words but no more than 180words.【分析】这是一篇应用文。

题目要求考生就职业规划研讨会写一篇报告,并总结从中学到了什么。

报告的内容可以包括研讨会的举办时间、地点、主讲人、目的等。

该研讨会与职业规划有关,收获或感受考生可自由发挥。

应用文第1段:描述活动介绍职业规划研讨会的基本信息第2段:分享收获①发现自己的优缺点②找到自己的兴趣所在第3段:总结观点做好未来的职业规划能帮助我们更好地为求职做准备【描述活动】①______organized by ______was successfully held at/in______,with the purpose of ______.由______组织的______在______(地点)成功举办,其目的是______。

②On ______,______gave us a full account of ______.在______(具体的某一天),______给我们详尽地描述了______。

③The aim of ______is to ______,from which we have learned a lot.______的目的是______,从中我们收获颇丰。

【分享收获】①First of all,it is of great necessity for all college students to ______.首先,大学生很有必要______。

大学英语四级练习卷及答案解析 (3)

大学英语四级练习卷及答案解析 (3)

大学英语四级试卷(满分120分,考试时间90分钟)一、选择题:(本题共20小题,每小题3分,共60分)1. After I heard that I took a deferred pass in botany, I was in a _____ emotional state.A. highlyB. doubtfullyC. greatlyD. nervously2. Since I could not see anything through the microscope, _______ my carefuladjustment, I gave up.A. for allB. above allC. after allD. in all3. When the Victorians had family reunions, the hosts went ______ their way to entertain the guests.A. in forB. overC. out ofD. back on4. He is such _______ selfish man that he hasn't ______ least concernfor others.A. /, theB. a, /C. a, theD. the, a5. Towards ______ evening ______ cold rain began to fall.A. the, aB. /, theC. /, aD. the, /6. My journey to Croydon proved to be a miserable one as the rain did not _____.A. dear upB. got offC. let upD. slow down7. The ordinary Zulu fighters were not _______ to Shala’s plan of throwing away their sandals.A. opposedB. objectedC. opposingD. conflicting8. Shakespeare’s ploy “The Taming of the Shrew” is on _______ 3 tonight.A. wavelengthB. postC. bandD. channel9. The tourists ________ through the fog, trying to read what was engraved on the gravestone Shakespeare had chosen for hiself.A. glancedB. glimpedC. peeredD. peeped10. After visiting the Holy Trinity Church, the boys _______ leaving so long that they almost missed the last train to London.A. put offB. delayedC. stoppedD. halted11. When our university laboratory bought this microscope we were givena one year’s _______.A. reservationB. securityC. proofD. guarantee12. Don’t _____ about lunch for the instructors, because they promised to get some on the way.A. brotherB. fussC. troubleD. think13. The football player had studied economics in the university for _____ of roughly six years.A. a decadeB. a timeC. an ageD. a period14. Caracas has been called the Los angles of South America; at _____ they look exactly the same.A. short noticeB. first sightC. first impressionD. first appearance15. A dictionary of the English language, _______ by Dr Samuel Johnson, was the first real attempt as a systematic and interestingly written survey of English usage.A. construckedB. composedC. compiledD. collected16. She said she wouldn't call us the next day, _____ she?A. wouldB. wouldn'tC. didD. didn't17. Nobody came to see me while I was out, _____?A. did theyB. didn't whileC. did sheD. didn't she18. There's no water in the bottle, ________?A. isn't thereB. is thereC. hasn't thereD. has there19. No one was absent from the meeting, _______?A. was sheB. weren't sheC. were theyD. weren't they20. You needn't speak so loudly, _____?A. don't youB. do youC. needn't youD. need you二、完型填空(共计20分)Many people wrongly believe that when people reach old age, their families place them in nursinghomes. They are left in the 1 of strangers for the rest of their lives.Their 2 children visit them onlyoccasionally,but more often, they do not have any 3 visitors.The truth is that this idea is an unfortunate myth-an 4story. In fact, family members provide over 80 percent of the care 5 elderly people nee D. SamuelPrestoon, a sociologist, studied 6 the American family is changing. He reported that by the time the 7American couple reaches 40 years of age, they have more parents than children. 8 , because people todaylive longer after an illness than people did years 9 , family members must provide long term care. Morepsychologists have found that all caregivers10 a common characteristic: All caregivers believe that theyare the best11 for the jo B. In other words, they all felt that they 12 do the job better than anyoneelse.Social workers 13 caregivers to find out why theytook 14 the responsibility of caring for an elderlyrelative.Many caregivers believed they had 15 to help their relative.Some stated that helping others 16them feel more useful.Others hoped that by helping 17 now, they would deserve care when they becameold and 18 .Caring for the elderlyand being taken care of can be a 19 satisfying experience for everyonewho might be 20 .1.A.hands B. arms C.bodies D.homes2.A.growing B. grown C.being grown D.having grown3.A.constant B. lasting C.regular D.normal4.A.imaginary B. imaginable C.imaginative D.imagery5.A.that B. this C.those D.these6.A.when B. how C.what D.wheremon B. ordinary C.standard D.average8.A.Further B. However C.Moreover D.Whereas9.A.before B. ago ter tely10.A.share B. enjoy C.divide D.consent11.A.person B. people C.character D.man12.A.would B. will C.could D.can13.A.questioned B. interviewed C.inquired D.interrogate14.A.in B. up C.on D.off15.A.admiration B. initiative C.necessity D.obligation16.A.cause B. enable C.make D.get17.A.someone B. anyone C.everyone D.anybody18.A.elderly B. dependent C.dependable D.independent19.A.similarly B. differently C.mutually D.certainly20.A.involved B. excluded C.included D.considered三、阅读理解:(共25分)The economy of the United states after 1952 was the econnomy of a well-fed,almost fully employed people. Despit occasional alarms, the country escaped any postwar depression and lived in a state of boom. A n economic survey of the year 1955, a typical year of the 1950’s, may be typical as illustrating the rapid economic growth of the decade. The national output was value at 10 percent above that of 1954 (1955 output was estimated at 392 billion dollars). The production of manufacturers was about 40 percent more than it had averaged in the years immediately following World War 2. The country’s business spent about 30billion dollars for new factories and machinery. National income available for spending was almost a third greater than it had been it had been in 1950. Consumers spent about 256 billion dollars; that is about 700 million dollars a day ,or about twenty-five million dollars every hour , all round the clock. Sixty-five million people held jobs and only a little more than two million wanted jobs but could not find them . Only agriculturecomplained that it was not sharing in the room. To some observers this was an ominous echo of the mid-1920’s . As farmer’s shre of their products declined , marketing costs rose. But there were , among the observers of the national economy, a few who were not as confident as the majority . Those few seemed to fear that the boom could not last and would eventually lead to the oppsite-depression.1. What is the best title of the passage?A. The Agriculatural Trends of 1950’sB. The Unemployment Rate of 1950’sC. U.S. Economy in the 50’sD. The Federal Budget of 19522. In Line 3, the word “boom” could best be replaced by______.A. nearby explosionB. thunderous noiseC. general public supportD. rapid economic growth3. It can be inferred the national from the passage that most people in the United States in 1955 viewed the national economy with an air of _________.A. confidenceB. confusionC. disappointmentD. suspicion4. Which of the following were LEAST satisfied with the national economy in the 1950’s?A. EconomistsB. FrmaersC. PoliticiansD. Steelworkers5. The passage states that incom available for spending in the U.S. was greater in 1955 than in 1950 . How much was it ?A. 60%B. 50%C. 33%D. 90%四、书面表达:(满分15分)请你写封信给你的朋友Tony告诉他,请他关照下你的朋友小花,内容重点如下:1.告诉这个消息2.请他给你朋友小花一些建议并给予指导注意:字数应为120词左右参考答案:一、选择题:1-5题答案:AACCC6-10题答案:CADCB11-15题答案:DADBC16-20题答案:DABCD二、完型填空1.【答案】A 本句意为他们的业余生活要由陌生人来照料。

2021年6月大学英语四级真题3(附答案)

2021年6月大学英语四级真题3(附答案)

2021年6月大学英语四级真题3PartⅠWriting第1题、Directions:For this part,you are allowed30minutes to write an essay titled"Are people becoming addicted to technology?".The statement given below is for your reference.You should write at least 120words but no more than180words.Numerous studies claim that addiction to technology is real and it has the same effect on the brain as drug addiction.参考答案:Are people becoming addicted to technology?The rapid development of technology has brought profound changes almost in every aspect of people's lives and numerous studies have shown that people are becoming more and more addicted to technology.For my part,it is true that many people are becoming addicted to technology.In the first place,those who are under pressure in real life and work are more likely to release their stress and seek spiritual relief in virtual world by playing computer games or chatting with others on WeChat.Wherever you go,be it in a subway or on the street,you can see Phubbers whose eyes seem glued to the screen of their smart phones.In the second place,impelled by inborn inertia,many people tend to finish their physical tasks with the help of technology. The more they resort to technology,the more addicted they become to technology.All in all,it is an indisputable fact that people are becoming more addicted to technology,owing to the fact that it can release their psychological and physical pressure.答案解析:1.Wherever you go,be it in a subway or on the street,you can see Phubbers whose eyes seem glued to the screen of their smart phones.本句中wherever引导地点状语从句,也可视为让步状语从句。

2021年6月大学英语四级真题3(附答案)

2021年6月大学英语四级真题3(附答案)

2021年6月大学英语四级真题3PartⅠWriting第1题、Directions:For this part,you are allowed30minutes to write an essay titled"Are people becoming addicted to technology?".The statement given below is for your reference.You should write at least 120words but no more than180words.Numerous studies claim that addiction to technology is real and it has the same effect on the brain as drug addiction.参考答案:Are people becoming addicted to technology?The rapid development of technology has brought profound changes almost in every aspect of people's lives and numerous studies have shown that people are becoming more and more addicted to technology.For my part,it is true that many people are becoming addicted to technology.In the first place,those who are under pressure in real life and work are more likely to release their stress and seek spiritual relief in virtual world by playing computer games or chatting with others on WeChat.Wherever you go,be it in a subway or on the street,you can see Phubbers whose eyes seem glued to the screen of their smart phones.In the second place,impelled by inborn inertia,many people tend to finish their physical tasks with the help of technology. The more they resort to technology,the more addicted they become to technology.All in all,it is an indisputable fact that people are becoming more addicted to technology,owing to the fact that it can release their psychological and physical pressure.答案解析:1.Wherever you go,be it in a subway or on the street,you can see Phubbers whose eyes seem glued to the screen of their smart phones.本句中wherever引导地点状语从句,也可视为让步状语从句。

大学英语英语四级(答案) (3)

大学英语英语四级(答案) (3)

大学英语四级试卷(满分120分,考试时间90分钟)一、选择题:(本题共20小题,每小题3分,共60分)1.Tom is______as Sam.A.as efficient a workerB.a worker as efficientC.as a worker efficientD.as an efficient worker2.He has devoted his life_______disable people.A.to helpingB.to helpC.helpingD.help3.In the lecture______he will tell us something about modern English usage.A.followingB.followedC.to followD.being followed4.______,all the sophomores in colleges and universities must take part in the College English Test.A.beginning that yearB.beginning on the yearC.beginning in that yearD.beginning that year on5._____an answer,they decided to send an express telegram to them.A.Received notB.Having received notC.Not receivedD.Not having received6.The TV station probably will be back_______no earlier than this afternoon because of difficulties in locating a part.A.in the airB.on the airC.in airD.to the air7.He is indifferent______hardships and dangers.A.ofB.atC.inD.to8.You can't go_______your promise now;we are depending on you.A.back ofB.back onC.off withD.out of9.I knew her______but I have never actually spoken to her.A.from sightB.in sightC.by sightD.on sight10.Sugar is good_______most people,but harmful________diabetics.A.for,toB.to,forC.for,inD.to,with11._____a machine,she met with a lot of difficulties at first.A.Having never handledB.Never handlingC.Having handled neverD.Never handled12.It's no use_____that you don't understand their dialect.A.pretendingB.pretendedC.pretendD.to pretend13.It's Sunday today.You needn't_____so early this morning.A.got upB.to get upC.getting upD.have got up14.The collapse of the World Trade Center has put US economy in adifficult______.A.occasionB.caseC.backgroundD.situation15.Mother made a cake______for me.A.speciallyB.especiallyC.particularlyD.essentially16.-Are you a singer as well as an actress?()-No.it's not a singer___.A.at allB.after allC.in allD.for all17.We spent half an hour waiting for the bus.()finally we went home on foot.A.Of forB.Or tooC.So muchD.but18.Every morning my little dog is the first____up at my bed and gentiy wake me up.()A.Turns isB.to turnC.Turn toD.turning19.--i introduce myself?My name is Meg Johnson.()Nice to meet you,Mr.Johnson.A.Must isB.ShouldC.Need netD.Mays20.The boss made them.___ten hours day.()A.worked toB.workingC.workD.to work二、翻译(共5小题,每小题3分;共计15分)1、所有的窗户都开着,他就睡着了。

2021年12月英语四级考试真题试卷附答案(完整版 第3套)_3

2021年12月英语四级考试真题试卷附答案(完整版 第3套)_3

2021年12月英语四级考试真题试卷附答案(完整版第3套)Part I Writing (30 minutes)Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay about a campus activity that has benefited you most. You should state the reasons and write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.注意:此部分试题在答题卡1上____________________________________________________________________________________________________________Part II Listening Comprehension (30 minutes)听力音频MP3文件,点击进入听力真题页面Section ADirections:In this section,you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long conversations.At the end of each conversation,one or more questions will be asked about what was said.Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once.After each question there will be a pause.During the pause,you must read the four choices marked A),B),C)and D),anddecide which is the best answer,Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.注意:此部分试题请在答题卡1上作答。

2022年6月大学英语四级考试真题三答案

2022年6月大学英语四级考试真题三答案

2022年6月大学英语四级考试真题三答案Here are the answers to the June 2022 College English Test (CET-4) Examination:Part I Listening ComprehensionSection A:1. C. Students should use the tools provided by the library.2. A. The woman should stay away from the man if possible.3. A. The man's computer is not functioning properly.4. C. Go to the bank to check the account balance.5. B. The woman is taking a business course this semester.Section B:6. D. The man is looking for a new apartment.7. C. The man's colleague lent him a book.8. A. It's important to include photos in the presentation.9. B. The woman suggests using a different route to avoid traffic.10. D. The woman will contact the professor for a deadline extension.Section C:11. A. Attend a career fair to meet potential employers.12. B. The man went to a concert last weekend.13. C. The man will join the woman for lunch.14. A. Work on the project during the weekend.15. B. The woman will make a reservation for dinner.Part II Reading ComprehensionPassage One:16. D. It is beneficial for mental health.17. B. It affects people differently based on their personalities.18. C. It can lead to negative emotions.19. A. Practice mindfulness meditation.20. A. Increase focus and concentration.Passage Two:21. C. The invention of the printing press changed book production.22. D. They had more book choices after the Industrial Revolution.23. B. Means for production and distribution had changed.24. D. Traditional print books will still exist alongsidee-books.25. C. Appeal to a limited audience.Passage Three:26. A. People tend to pick activities with immediate rewards.27. D. Self-discipline and persistence are essential forlong-term goals.28. B. Focusing on small wins can boost motivation.29. C. Set achievable goals and reward yourself for progress.30. A. Achieving goals can lead to positive psychological outcomes.Part III WritingTask 1: Write an email to your professor requesting an extension for an assignment due to personal reasons.Dear Professor [Name],I hope this message finds you well. I am writing to request an extension for the upcoming assignment due on [date]. Unfortunately, I have encountered some unexpected personal issues that have hindered my ability to complete the work on time.I understand the importance of meeting deadlines and upholding academic integrity. However, due to the circumstances beyond my control, I kindly ask for your understanding and flexibility in granting me an extension. I assure you that I am committed to producing quality work and submitting it as soon as possible.I would greatly appreciate it if you could consider my request and provide me with an extended deadline. Thank you for your understanding and support.Best regards,[Your Name]Task 2: Write an essay on the advantages and disadvantages of studying abroad.Studying abroad has become increasingly popular among students seeking a new academic challenge and cultural experience. While there are numerous benefits to studying in aforeign country, there are also challenges and drawbacks to consider.On the one hand, studying abroad offers students the opportunity to immerse themselves in a new culture, language, and academic environment. This can lead to personal growth, increased independence, and a broader perspective on global issues. Additionally, studying abroad can enhance career prospects by developing cross-cultural communication skills and expanding professional networks.On the other hand, studying abroad comes with its own set of challenges. Students may face language barriers, homesickness, and cultural differences that can impact their academic performance and mental well-being. Additionally, the cost of studying abroad can be prohibitive for many students, making it inaccessible to those from low-income backgrounds.In conclusion, studying abroad has both advantages and disadvantages that should be carefully considered before making the decision. While it can be a transformative experience that fosters personal and academic growth, it also requires adaptability and resilience to overcome the challenges that come with living in a foreign country.This concludes the answers to the June 2022 College English Test (CET-4) Examination. Good luck with your results!。

2020年9月大学英语四级考试真题及答案(第3套)

2020年9月大学英语四级考试真题及答案(第3套)

2020年9月大学英语四级考试真题及答案(第3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.【写作第3套】Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write an essay on Online libraries. You can start your essay with the sentence "O nline libraries are becoming increasingly popular. "You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.【参考范文】Online Libraries Are Becoming Increasingly Popular With the advancement in science and technology, a growing number of citizens and college students are more likely to make use of the online libraries. As far as I am concerned, the primary causes for this phenomenon can be summarized as follows.First and foremost, the popularity of the Internet and mobile-phones provides us with such convenient tools that online libraries are available for readers in any time and any places. What’s more, libraries are where pupils, university students and citizens spend many hours in doing homework and researching for their book reports and papers. As a result, online libraries offer abundant information and latest reference materials for them to finish their tasks.As a consequence, it can be said that the quality of the libraries is second only in significance to teachers, so it is crucial for everyone to read intensively and comprehensively. Therefore, I am firmly believing that such a trend will yield positive implications to our society.这次考察的话题与我们的学习生活密切相关,因此,大家可以通过范文,有意识的积累关于图书馆与阅读话题的写作素材。

2021年公共英语PETS四级习题及答案(卷三)

2021年公共英语PETS四级习题及答案(卷三)

2021年公共英语PETS四级习题及答案(卷三)Research on animal intelligence always makes me wonder just how smart humans are. ___1___ the fruit-fly experiments described in Carl Zimmer's piece in the Science Times on Tuesday. Fruit flies who were taught to be smarter than the average fruit fly ___2___ to live shorter lives. This suggests that ___3___ bulbs burn longer, that there is an ___4___ in not being too terrifically bright.Intelligence, it ___5___ out, is a high-priced option. It takes more upkeep, burns more fuel and is slow ___6___ the starting line because it depends on learning — a gradual ___7___ —instead of instinct. Plenty of other species are able to learn, and one of the things they've apparently learned is when to ___8___.Is there an adaptive value to ___9___ intelligence? That's the question behind this new research. I like it. Instead of casting a wistful glance ___10___ at all the species we've left in the dust I.Q.-wise, it implicitly asks what the real ___11___ of our own intelligence might be. This is ___12___ the mind of every animal I've ever met.Research on animal intelligence also makes me wonder what experiments animals would ___13___ on humans if they had the chance. Every cat with an owner, ___14___, is running a small-scale study in operant conditioning. We believe that ___15___ animals ran the labs, they would test us to ___16___ the limits of our patience, ourfaithfulness, our memory for terrain. They would try to decide what intelligence in humans is really ___17___, not merely how much of it there is. ___18___, they would hope to study a ___19___ question: Are humans actually aware of the world they live in? ___20___ the results are inconclusive.1. [A] Suppose [B] Consider [C] Observe [D] Imagine2. [A] tended [B] feared [C] happened [D] threatened3. [A] thinner [B] stabler [C] lighter [D] dimmer4. [A] tendency [B] advantage [C] inclination [D] priority5. [A] insists on [B] sums up [C] turns out [D] puts forward6. [A] off [B] behind [C] over [D] along7. [A] incredible [B] spontaneous [C] inevitable [D] gradual8. [A] fight [B] doubt [C] stop [D] think9. [A] invisible [B] limited [C] indefinite [D] different10. [A] upward [B] forward [C] afterward [D] backward11. [A] features [B] influences [C] results [D] costs12. [A] outside [B] on [C] by [D] across13. [A] deliver [B] carry [C] perform [D] apply14. [A] by chance [B] in contrast [C] as usual [D] for instance15. [A] if [B] unless [C] as [D] lest16. [A] moderate [B] overcome [C] determine [D] reach17. [A] at [B] for [C] after [D] with18. [A] Above all [B] After all [C] However [D] Otherwise19. [A] fundamental [B] comprehensive [C] equivalent [D] hostile20. [A] By accident [B] In time [C] So far [D] Better still答案1. B 2. A 3. D 4. B 5. C6. A7. D8. C9. B 10. D11. D 12. B 13. C 14. D 15. A16. C 17. B 18. A 19. A 20. CDirections:Read the following text. Choose the best word(s) for each numbered blank and mark [A], [B], [C] or [D] on ANSWER SHEET 1. (10 points) Ancient Greek philosopher Aristotle viewed laughter as “a bodily exercise precious to health.”But ___1____some claims to the contrary, laughing probably has little influence on physical fitness Laughter does ___2___short-term changes in the function of the heart and its blood vessels, ____3___ heart rate and oxygen consumption But because hard laughter is difficult to ___4___, a good laugh is unlikely to have ___5___benefits the way, say, walking or jogging does.___6____, instead of straining muscles to build them, as exercise does, laughter apparently accomplishes the ___7___, studies dating back to the 1930’s indicate that laughter___8___ muscles, decreasing muscle tone for up to 45 minutes after the laugh dies down.Such bodily reaction might conceivably help ___9___the effects ofpsychological stress. Anyway, the act of laughing probably does produce other types of ___10___ feedback, that improve an individual’s emotional state. ___11___one classical theory of emotion, our feelings are partially rooted ___12___ physical reactions. It was argued at the end of the 19th century that humans do not cry ___13___they are sad but they become sad when the tears begin to flow.Although sadness also ___14___ tears, evidence suggests that emotions can flow ______15_________ muscular responses. In an experiment published in 1988,social psychologist Fritz Strack of the University of würzburg in Germany asked volunteers to ____16____ a pen either with their teeth-thereby creating an artificial smile –or with their lips, which would produce a(n) ____17____ expression. Those forced to exercise their smiling muscles ___18___ more exuberantly to funny cartons than did those whose mouths were contracted in a frown, ___19___ that expressions may influence emotions rather than just the other way around ___20___ , the physical act of laughter could improve mood.1.[A]among [B]except [C]despite [D]like2.[A]reflect [B]demand [C]indicate [D]produce3.[A]stabilizing [B]boosting [C]impairing [D]determining4.[A]transmit [B]sustain [C]evaluate [D]observe5.[A]measurable [B]manageable [C]affordable [D]renewable6.[A]In turn [B]In fact [C]In addition [D]In brief7.[A]opposite [B]impossible [C]average [D]expected8.[A]hardens [B]weakens [C]tightens [D]relaxes9.[A]aggravate [B]generate [C]moderate [D]enhance10.[A]physical [B]mental [C]subconscious [D]internal11.[A]Except for [B] According to [C] Due to [D] As for12.[A]with [B]on [C]in [D]at13.[A]unless [B]until [C]if [D]because14.[A]exhausts [B]follows [C]precedes [D]suppresses15.[A]into [B]from [C]towards [D]beyond16.[A]fetch [B]bite [C]pick [D]hold17.[A]disappointed [B]excited [C]joyful [D]indifferent18.[A]adapted [B]catered [C]turned [D]reacted19.[A]suggesting [B]requiring [C]mentioning [D]supposing20.[A]Eventually [B]Consequently [C]Similarly [D]Conversely1-5 CDBBA 6-10 BADCA 11-15 BCDCB 16-20 DADAC1.C解析:语义逻辑题。

2019年6月--大学生英语四级真题试卷及详细答案(第三套)

2019年6月--大学生英语四级真题试卷及详细答案(第三套)

大学生英语四级真题试卷及详细答案(第三套)目录2018年6月大学英语四级真题试题三详细答案(精品) (1)2018年6月大学英语四级真题试题三(完整版) (45)快速对答案 (60)大学英语四级真题试题三详细答案(精品)Part I Writing (30 minutes) (请于正式开考后半小时内完成该部分,之后将进行听力考试)Directions:For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write an a short easy on the importance of writing ability and how to develop it.You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.【解析】写作题考察了同学们的写作能力,要求在30分钟内完成,时间有限,因此在备战英语四级的时候,平时应积累一些模版,多背一些精彩的句子,在平时的练习中,应该在20分钟内完成一篇不少于120词的作文,下面给出以下几点建议:一,写作中,字体要工整,改卷老师在批改四级作文的时候,由于任务量大,再加上批改时视觉疲劳,不可能对每一篇作文都看得那么仔细,有时候就凭卷面的第一印象打分,因此字体美观大方能提高作文的分数;二,注意段落结构,写作时,应带有题目,一般分三段进行,第一段总体概述,引出正文,第二段详细阐述文档内容,要分条理进行,比如,firstly,secondly,等,正文一般4-6句话阐述完毕,第三段总结正文部分,回归主题。

三,写作要注重语法结构,不要出现明显的语法错误,否则扣分较多,影响总体成绩。

四,遇到不会写的词,要用其他相关的词语表达。

Part II Listening Comprehension (25 minutes)Part II Listening Comprehension (25 minutes) Section ADirections:In this section, you will hear three news reports. At the end of each news report, you will hear two or three questions. Both the news report and questions will be spoken only once. After you hear questions, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.注意:此部分试题请在答题卡1上作答。

2020年12月英语四级真题第3套试卷含解析

2020年12月英语四级真题第3套试卷含解析

2020年12月大学英语四级考试真题(三)答案与详解Part IWriting 结构框图:a 、;第1段引出话题并表明观点:在互联网时代的每个人都能感到交流方式的剧:内烈变化。

但是,这种变化具有两面性。

The Changesin the Way ofCommunication , ;第2段从正反两方面论证自己的观点:一方面,我们必须承认科技给交流带;-卜。

;来巨大便利,身在远方也可以和亲朋好友实时对话。

另一方面,互联网的l : l便捷和智能手机的普及是人际交往减少的根源。

L_嗣;第3段总结全文:我们必须看到交流方式变化的好处和浴在危害。

最重要的;哩’!:是要理智使用虚拟社交,保持虚拟社交与真实社交的平衡。

范文点评:参考范文The Cba1明ges恤伽e Way of 臼mmunication[l]Living in the age of the Internet, nobody could fail to noticethe drastic changes in the way of communication and theirpenetrating influence on our life. [2] As the saying g脯,every rosehas its thorns and communication is no 出仅ption.(3] On the 佣e hand, we m 山t recognize the enormous benefitsbrought by technology, through which we can enjoy the real-timecommunication with families and friends in a distant place. Thisbrings us great comfort and sense of happiness [ 4]αm阴Z回with皿ci 四t p回,pie who heard from a friend three months later afterhe/ s he had sent a letter. [5】On the other hand, it cannot be deniedthat the 锦s y ac 臼ss to the Internet and the wide popularity ofsmartphones are blamed for the root of less social communicationamong people. [ 6】This 臼n be best Illustrated by the incr回singnumber of hours spent on WeChat, QQ or some other socialnetworking websites.[7]To reach a balanced view, we n 臼d to take both the benefitsand potential harms of changes in the way of communication intoaccount. (8) But the top priority is that we could make wide use ofvirtual communication and keep a balance between face-tφfacecommunication and communication online. 话题词汇z精彩点评(l]开篇引题:生活在互联网时代,每个人都能注意到交际方式的剧烈变化。

2020年12月大学英语四级真题及答案(第三套)

2020年12月大学英语四级真题及答案(第三套)

2020年12月大学英语四级真题及答案(第三套)Part I Writing (30 minutes)Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write on the topic Changes in the Way of Communication. You should write at least 120 words but not more than 180 words.Part II Listening Comprehension 听力共两套,已放在第一二套,此套不再重复。

Part III Reading Comprehension (40 minutes)Section ADirections: In this section, there is a passage with ten blanks. You are required to select one word for each blank from a list of choices given in a word bank following the passage.Read the passage through carefully before making your choices. Each choice in thebank is identified by a letter: Please mark the corresponding letter for each item onAnswer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre. You may not use any of thewords in the bank more than once.Questions 26 to 35 are based on the following passageThe things people make, and the way they make them, determine how cities grow and decline, and influence how empires rise and fall. So, any disruption to the world's factories 26 . And that disruption is surely coming. Factories are being digitised, filled with new sensors and new computers to make them quicker, more 27 and more efficient.Robots are breaking free from the cages that surround them, learning new skills and new ways of working. And 3D printers have long 28 a world where you can make anything; anywhere, from a computerised design. That vision is 29 closer to reality. These forces will lead to cleaner factories, producing better goods at lower prices, personalised to our individual needs and desires. Humans will be 30 many of the dirty, repetitive, and dangerous jobs that have long been a 31 of factory life.Greater efficiency 32 means fewer people can do the same work. Yet factory bosses in many developed countries are worried about a lack of skilled human workers-and see 33 and robots as a solution. But economist Helena Leurent says this period of rapid change in manufacturing is a 34 opportunity to make the world a better place. "Manufacturing is the one system where you have got the biggest source of innovation, the biggest source of economic growth, and the biggest source of great jobs in the past. You can see it changing. That's an opportunity to 35 that system differently, and if we can, it will have tremendous significance. "A. automationB. concernsC. enormouslyD. fantasticE. fascinatedF. featureG. flexibleH. inevitablyI. interactionJ. leaningK. matters L. moving M. promised N. shape O. spared Section BDirections:In this section, you are going to read a passage with ten statements attached to it.Each statement contains information given in one of the paragraphs Identify theparagraph from which the information is derived. You may choose a paragraphmore than once. Each paragraph is marked with a letter:Answer the questions bymarking the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2.The History of the Lunch BoxA) It was made of shiny, bright pink plastic with a Little Mermaid sticker on the front, and Icarried it with me nearly every single day. My lunch box was one of my first prized possessions, a proud statement to everyone in my kindergarten; "I love Mermaid-Ariel on my lunch box"B) That bulky container served me well through my first and second grades, until the live-actionversion of 101 Dalmatians hit theaters, and I needed the newest red plastic box with characters like Pongo and Perdita on the front. I know I'm not alone here-I bet you loved your first lunch box, too.C) Lunch boxes have been connecting kids to cartoons and TV shows and super-heroes fordecades. But it wasn't always that way. Once upon a time, they weren't even boxes. As schools have changed in the past century, the midday meal container has evolved right along with them.D) Let's start back at the beginning of the 20th century-the beginning of the lunch box story,really. While there were neighborhood schools in cities and suburbs, one-room schoolhouses were common in rural areas. As grandparents have been saying for generations, kids would travel miles to school in the countryside (often on foot.)E) "You had kids in rural areas who couldn't go home from school for lunch, so bringing yourlunch wrapped in a cloth, in oiled paper, in a little wooden box or something like that was a very long-standing rural tradition," says Paula Johnson, head of food history section at the Smithsonian National Museum of American History in Washington, D. C.F) City kids, on the other hand, went home for lunch and came back. Since they rarely carried ameal, the few metal lunch buckets on the market were mainly for tradesmen and factory workers.G) After World War I, a bunch of changes reshaped schools-and lunches. More women joined theworkforce. Small schools consolidated into larger ones, meaning more students were farther away from home.' And the National School Lunch Act in 1946 made cafeterias much more common. Still, there wasn't much of a market for lunch containers-yet. Students who carried their lunch often did so in a re-purposed bucket or tin of some kind.H) And then everything changed in the year of 1950. You might as well call it the Year of theLunch Box, thanks in large part to a genius move by a Nashville-based manufacturer, Aladdin Industries. The company already made square metal meal containers, the kind workers carried, and some had started to show up in the hands of school kids.I) But these containers were really durable, lasting years on end. That was great for theconsumer, not so much for the manufacturer. So executives at Aladdin hit on an idea that would harness the newfound popularity of television. They covered lunch boxes with striking red paint and added a picture of TV and radio cowboy Hopalong Cassidy on the front.J) The company sold 600,000 units the first year. It was a major "Ah-ha!" moment, and a wave of other manufacturers jumped on board to capitalize on new TV shows and movies."ThePartridge Family, the Addams Family, the Six Million Dollar Man, the Bionic Woman-everything that was on television ended up on a lunch box,"says Allen Woodall. He's the founder of the Lunch Box Museum in Columbus, Georgia."It was a great marketing tool because kids were taking that TV show to school with them, and then when they got home they had them captured back on TV," he says.K) And yes, you read that right: There is a hunch box museum, right near the Chattahoochee River, Woodall has more than 2,000 items on display. His favorite? The Green Hornet lunch box, because he used to listen to the radio show back in the 1940s.L)The new trend was also a great example of planned obsolescence, that is, to design a product so that it will soon become unfashionable or impossible to use and will need replacing. Kids would beg for a new lunch box every year to keep up with the newest characters, even if their old lunch box was perfectly usable.M) The metal lunch box craze lasted until the mid-1980s,when plastic took over. Two theories exist as to why. The first-and most likely-is that plastic had simply become cheaper. The second theory possibly an urban myth-is that concerned parents in several states proposed bans on metal lunch boxes, claiming kids were using them as "weapons" to hit one another.There's a lot on the internet about a state-wide ban in Florida, but a few days worth of digging by a historian at the Florida State Historical Society found no such legislation. Either way, the metal lunch box was out.N) The last few decades have brought a new lunch box revolution, of sorts. Plastic boxes changed to lined cloth sacks, and eventually, globalism brought tiffin containers from India and bento boxes from Japan. Even the old metal lunch boxes have regained popularity."I don't think the heyday(盛时期)has passed," says D.J.Jayasekara, owner and founder of , a retailer in Pasadena, California. "I think it has evolved. The days of the ready-made, 'you stick it in a lunch box and carry it to school' are kind of done. "O) The introduction of backpacks changed the hunch box scene a bit, he adds. Once kids started carrying book bags, that bulky traditional hunch box was hard to fit inside. "But you can't just throw a sandwich in a backpack," Jayasekara says. "It still has to go into a container."That is, in part, why smaller and softer containers have taken off-they fit into backpacks.P) And don't worry-whether it's a plastic bento box or a cloth bag, lunch containers can still easily be covered with popular culture. "We keep pace with the movie industries so we can predict which characters are going to be popular for the coming months," Jayasekara says."You know, kids are kids."36. Lunch containers were not necessary for school kids in cities.37. Putting TV characters on lunch boxes proved an effective marketing strategy.38. Smaller hunch boxes are preferred because they fit easily into backpacks.39. Lunch boxes have evolved along with the transformation of schools.40. Around the beginning of the nineteen fifties, some school kids started to use metal mealcontainers.41. School kids are eager to get a new lunch box every year to stay in fashion.42. Rural kids used to walk a long way to school in the old days.43. The author was proud of using a hunch box in her childhood.44. The most probable reason for the popularity of plastic hunch boxes is that they are lessexpensive.45. The durability of metal meal containers benefited consumers.Section CDirections: There are 2 passages in this section. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D.You should decide on the best choice and mark the corresponding letter on AnswerSheet 2 with a single line through the centre.Passage OneQuestions 46 and 50 are based on the following passage.A growing number of U. S. bike riders are attracted to electric bikes for convenience, health benefits and their fun factor. Although ebikes first appeared in the 90s, cheaper options and longer-lasting batteries are breathing new life into the concept.Established bike companies and startups are embracing ebikes to meet demand. About 34 million ebikes were sold worldwide last year, according to data from eCycleElectric Consultants. Most were sold in Europe and China, where the bikes already have exploded in popularity. Recently, the U. S. market has grown to 263,000 bikes, a 25% gain from the prior year.The industry is benefiting from improved batteries as suppliers over the years developed technology for laptops, smartphones and electric cars. In 2004, the price of batteries used on ebikes fell, spurring European sales.But lower cost options are emerging, too. This month, three U. S. bikeshare companies, Motivate, LimeBike and Spin, announced electric bicycles will be added to their fleets. New York-based Jump Bikes is already operating an electric bikeshare in Washington, D. C., and is launching in San Francisco Thursday. Rides cost $ 2 for 30 minutes.The system works like existing dockless bikeshare systems, where riders unlock bikes through a smartphone app. "This is the beginning of a long-term shift away from regular pedal (踏板) to electric bikes," said Jump Bikes CEO Ryan Rzepecki. "When people first jump on an ebike, their face lights up. It's exciting and joyful in a way that you don't get from a regular bike."Two years ago, CEO Chris Cocalis of Pivot Cycles, which sells high-end mountain bikes, found that U. S. bike shops weren't interested in stocking ebikes. Some retailers warned Cocalis that they'd drop the brand if it came out with an electric bike.Now that sales are taking off, the vast majority of bike dealers are asking Cocalis when he' Il make an ebike available. "There's tremendous opportunity to get a generation of people for whom suffering isn't their thing," Cocalis said. "Ebike riders get the enjoyable part of cycling without the massive suffering of climbing huge hills."46. What do we learn from the passage about ebikes?A. Their health benefits and fun values outweigh their cost.B. They did not catch public attention in the United States until the 1990s.C. They did not become popular until the emergence of improved batteries.D. Their widespread use is attributable to people's environmental awareness.47. What brought about the boost in ebike sales in Europe at the beginning of the century?A. Updated technology of bike manufacture.B. The falling prices of ebike batteries.C. Changed fashion in short-distance travel.D. The rising costs for making electric cars.48. What is the prospect of the bike industry according to Ryan Rzepecki?A. More will be invested in bike battery research.B. The sales of ebikes will increase.C. It will profit from ebike sharing.D. It will make a difference in people's daily lives.49. What prevented Chris Cocalis from developing ebikes sooner?A. Retailers' refusal to deal in ebikes.B. High profits from conventional bikes.C. Users' concern about risks of ebike riding.D. His focus on selling costly mountain bikes.50. What makes Chris Cocalis believe there is a greater opportunity for ebike sales?A. The further lowering of ebike prices.B. The public's concern for their health.C. The increasing interest in mountain climbing.D. The younger generation's pursuit of comfortable riding.Passage TwoQuestions 51 to 55 are based on the following passage.The terms "global warming" and "climate change" are used by many, seemingly interchangeably. But do they really mean the same thing?Scientists shaped the history of the terms while attempting to accurately describe how humans continue to alter the planet. Later, political strategists adopted the terms to influence public opinion.In 1975, geochemist Wallace Broecker introduced the term "climate change" in an article published by Science. In 1979,a National Academy of Sciences report used the term "global warming" to define increases in the Earth's average surface temperature, while "climate change" more broadly referred to the numerous effects of this increase,such as sea-level rise and ocean acidification(酸化).During the following decades,some industrialists and politicians launched a campaign to sow doubt in the minds of the American public about the ability of fossil-fuel use, deforestation and other human activities to influence the planet's climate.Word use played a critical role in developing that doubt. For example,the language and polls expert Frank Luntz's wrote a memo encouraging the use of "climate change" because the phrase sounded less scary than "global warming," reported the Guardian.However, Luntz's recommendation wasn't necessary. A Google Ngram Viewer chart showsthat by 1993 climate change was already more commonly used in books than global warming. By the end of the next decade both words were used more frequently,and climate change was used nearly twice as often as global warming.NASA used the term "climate change" because it more accurately reflects the wide range of changes to the planet caused by increasing amounts of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.The debate isn't new. A century ago,chemist Svante Arrhenius started one of the first debates over the potential for humans to influence the planet's climate. Arrhenius calculated the capability of carbon dioxide to trap heat in the Earth's atmosphere, but other chemists disagreed. Some argued that humans weren't producing enough greenhouse gases, while others claimed the effects would be tiny. Now, of course, we know that whatever you call it, human behavior is warming the planet, with grave consequences ahead.51. Why did politicians use the two terms "global warming" and "climate change"?A. To sway public opinion of the impact of human activities on Earth.B. To more accurately describe the consequences of human activities.C. To win more popular votes in their campaign activities.D. To assure the public of the safety of existing industries.52. As used in a National Academy of Sciences report, the term "climate change" differs from "global warming" in that .A. it sounds less vague.B. it looks more scientific.C. it covers more phenomena.D. it is much closer to reality.53. What did industrialists of the late 20th century resort to in order to mislead Americans?A. Made-up survey results.B. Hired climate experts.C. False research findings.D. Deliberate choice of words.54. Why did NASA choose the term "climate change"?A. To obtain more funds.B. For greater precision.C. For political needs.D. To avoid debate.55. What is the author's final conclusion?A. Global warming is the more accurate term.B. Accuracy of terminology matters in science.C. Human activities have serious effects on Earth.D. Politics interferes with serious scientific debate.Part IV Translation(30 minutes)Directions:For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to translate a passage from Chinese into English. You should write your answer on Answer Sheet 2.鱼是春节前夕餐桌上不可或缺的一道菜,因为汉语中“鱼”字的发音与“余”字的发音相同。

2021年6月英语四级考试真题试卷附答案(第3套)

2021年6月英语四级考试真题试卷附答案(第3套)

2021年6月英语四级考试真题试卷附答案(第3套)Direction.s: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write an essay based on the picture below.You should start your essay with a brief description of the picture and then comment on parents' role in their children's growth. You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.Section ADirections : In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long conversations. At the end ofeach conversation, one or more questions will be asked about what was said. Both theconversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After each question there will bea pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A, B, C. and D,and decide which is the best answer.Then mark the corresponding letter on AnswerSheet I with a single line through the centre.1.A. The woman is the manager's secretary.B. The man found himself in a wrong place.C. The man is the manager's business associate.D. The woman was putting up a sign on the wall.2.A. He needs more time for the report.B. He needs help to interpret the data.C. He is sorry not to have helped the woman.D. He does not have sufficient data to go on.3.A. A friend from New York.B. A message from Tony.C. A postal delivery.D. A change in the weather.4. A. She is not available until the end of next week.B. She is not a reliable source of information.C. She does not like taking exams.D. She does not like psychology.5. A. He will help the woman carry the suitcase.B. The woman's watch is twenty minutes fast.C. The woman shouldn't make such a big fuss.D. There is no need for the woman to be in a hurry.6.A. Mary is not so easygoing as her.B. Mary and she have a lot in conmon.C. She finds it hard to get along with Mary.D. She does not believe what her neighborssaid.7.A. At an information service.B. At a car wash point.C. At a repair shop.D. At a dry cleaner's.8. A. The woman came to the concert at the man's request.B. The man is already fed up with playing the piano.C. The piece of music the man played is very popular.D. The man's unique talents are the envy of many people.Questions 9 to 12 are based on the conversation you have just heard.9. A. He has taught Spanish for a couple of years at a local school.B. He worked at the Brownstone Company for several years.C. He owned a small retail business in Michigan years ago.D. He has been working part-time in a school near Detroit.10. A. He prefers a full-time job with more responsibility.B. He is eager to find a job with an increased salary.C. He likes to work in a company close to home.D. He would rather get a less demanding job.11.A. Sports.B. Travel.C. Foreign languages.D. Computer games.12. A. When he is supposed to start work.B. What responsibilities he would have.C. When he will be informed about his application.D. What career opportunities her company can offer.Questions 13 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.13.A. She is pregnant.B. She is over 50.C. She has just finished her project.D. She is a good saleswoman.14.A. He takes good care of Lisa.B. He is the CEO of a giant company.C. He is good at business management.D. He works as a sales manager.15. A. It is in urgent need of further development.B. It produces goods popular among local people.C. It has been losing market share in recent years.D. It is well positioned to compete with the giants.Section BDirections: In this section, you will hoar 3 short passages. At tho end of each passage, you will hoar some questions. Both the passage and tho questions will be spoken only once. After youhoar a question, you must choose tho best answer from the four choices marked A, B,C. and D. Then mark tho correspondingletter on Answer Sheet I with a single linethrough tho centre.Passage OneQuestions 16 to 19 are based on the passage you have just heard.16.A. It is lined with tall trees.B. It was widened recently.C. It has high buildings on both sides.D. It used to be dirty and disorderly.17.A. They repaved it with rocks.B. They built public restrooms on it.C. They beautified it with plants.D. They set up cooking facilities near it.18.A. What makes life enjoyable.B. How to work with tools.C. What a community means.D. How to improve health.19. A. They were obliged to fulfill the signed contract.B. They were encouraged by the city officials' praise.C. They wanted to prove they were as capable as boys.D. They derived happiness from the constructive work.Passage TwoQuestions 20 to 22 are based on the passage you have justheard.20. A. The majority of them think it less important than computers:B. Many of them consider it boring and old-fashioned.C. The majority of them find it interesting.D. Few of them read more than ten books a year.21.A. Novels and stories.B. Mysteries and detective stories.C. History and science books.D. Books on culture and tradition.22.A. Watching TV.B. Listening to music.C. Reading magazines.D. Playing computer games.Passage ThreeQuestions 23 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard.23. A. Advice on the purchase of cars.B. Information about the new green-fuel vehicles.C. Trends for the development of the motor car.D. Solutions to global fuel shortage.24.A. Limited driving range.B. Huge recharging expenses.C. The short life of batteries.D. The unaffordable high price.25. A. They need to be further improved.B. They can easily switch to natural gas.C. They are more cost-effective than vehicles powered by solar energy.D. They can match conventional motor cars in performance and safety.Section CDirections: In this section, you will hoar a passage three times. When tho passage is read for tho first time, you should listen carefully for its general idea. When tho passage is read for tho second time, you are required to fill in tho blanks with tho exact words you have just hoard. Finally, when tho passage is read for tho third time, you should chock what you have written.My favorite TV. show? "The Twilight Zone. " I(26)like the episode called "The Printer'sDevil. " It's about a newspaper editor who's being(27)out of business by a big newspapersyndicate--you know, a group of papers(28)by the same people.He's about to(29)when he's interrupted by an old manwho says his name is Smith. The editor is not only offered $ 5,000 to pay off his newspaper's(30), but this Smith character also offers hisservices for free. It turns out that the guy operates the printing machine with amazing speed, and soon he's turning out newspapers with31 The small paper is successful again. The editor is/(32)athow quickly Smith gets his stories--only minutes after they happen--but soon he's presented with acontract to sign. Mr. Smith, it seems, is really the devil! The editor is frightened by this news, but he is more frightened by the idea of losing his newspaper, so he agrees to sign. But soon Smith is(33)the news even before it happens--and it's all terrible--one disaster after another. Anyway, there is a little more to tell, but I don't want to (34)the story for you. I really like these old episodes of "The Twilight Zone" because the stories are fascinating. They are not realistic. But then again, in a way they are, because they deal with(35).Section ADirections: In this sectinm, there is a passage with ten blanks. You are required to select one word for each blank from a list of choices given in a word bank following the passage. Read the passage through carefully before making yourchoices.Each choice in the bank is identified by a letter. Please mark the corresponding letter for each item on Answer Sheet2 with a single line through the centre. You may not use any of the words in the bank more than once. Questions 36 to 45 are based on the following passage.As a teacher, you could bring the community into your classroom in many ways. The parents and grandparents of your students are resources and(36)for their children. They can be(37)teachers of their own traditions and histories. Immigrant parents could talk about their country of(38)and why they emigrated to the United States. Parents can be invited to talk about their jobs or a community project. Parents, of course, are not the only community resources. Employees at local businesses and staff at community agencies have(39)information to share in classrooms. Field trips provide another opportunity to know the community. Many students don't have the opporttmity to(40)concerts or visit museums or historical sites except through field trips. A school district should have41for selecting and conducting field trips. Families must be made(42)of field trips and give permission for their children to participate. Through school projects, students can learn to be(43)in community projects ranging from plantingtrees to cleaning up a park to assisting elderly people. Students,(44)older ones, might conduct research on a community need that could lead to action by a city council or state government. Some schools require students to provide community service by(45)in a nursing home, child care center or government agency. These projects help students understand their responsibility to the larger community.A. AssetsB. AttendC. AwareD. especiallyE. ExcellentF. ExpensiveG. guidelinesH. involvedI. joiningJ. naturallyK. observeL. originM. recruitedN. up-to-dateO. volunteeringSection BDirections: In this section, you are going to read a passage with ten statements attached to it. Each statement contains information given in one of the paragraphs. Identify the paragraph from which the information is derived.You may choose a paragraph more than once. Each paragraph is marked with a letter.Answer the questions by marking the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2.Reaping the Rewards of Risk-TakingA. Since Steve Jobs resigned as chief executive of Apple, much has been said about him as a peerless business leader who has created immense wealth for shareholders, and guided the design of hit products that are transforming entire industries, like music and mobile communications.B. All true, but let's think different, to borrow the Apple marketing slogan of years back. Let's look at Mr. Jobs as a role model.C. Above all, he is an innovator (创新者). His creative force is seen in products such as the iPod, iPhone, and iPad, and in new business models for pricing and distributing music and mobile software online. Studies of innovation come to the same conclusion: you can't engineer innovation, but you canincrease the odds of it occurring. And Mr. Jobs' career can be viewed as a consistent pursuit of improving those odds, both for himself and the companies he has led. Mr. Jobs, of course, has enjoyed singular success. But innovation, broadly defined, is the crucial ingredient in all economic progress--higher growth for nations, more competitive products for companies, and more prosperous careem for individuals. And Mr. Jobs, many experts say, exemplifies what works in the innovation game.D. "We can look at and learn from Steve Jobs what the essence of American innovation is," says John Kao, an innovation consultant to corporations and governments. Many other nations, Mr. John Kao notes, axe now ahead of the United States in producing what are considered the raw materials of innovation. These include government financing for scientific research, national policies to support emerging industries, educational achievement, engineers and scientists graduated, even the speeds of Internet broadband service.E. Yet what other nations typically lack, Mr. Kao adds, is a social environment that encourages diversity, experimentation, risk-taking, and combining skills from many fields into products that he calls "recombinant mash-ups (打碎重组)," like the iPhone, which redefined the smartphonecategory. "The culture of other countries doesn't support the kind of innovation that Steve Jobs exemplifies, as America does," Mr. John Kao says.F. Workers of every rank are told these days that wide-ranging curiosity and continuous learning are vital to tturiving in the modern economy. Formal education matters, career counselors say, but real- life experience is often even more valuable.G. An adopted child, growing up in Silicon Valley, Mr. Jobs displayed those traits early on. He wasfascinated by electronics as a child, building Heathkit do-it-yourself projects, like radios. Mr. Jobs dropped out of Reed College after only a semester and traveled around India in search of spiritual enlightenment, before returning to Silicon Valley to found Apple with his friend, Stephen Wozniak, an engineering wizard (奇才). Mr. Jobs was forced out of Apple in 1985, went off and founded two other companies, Next and Pixar, before returning to Apple in 1996 and becoming chiefexecutive in 1997.H. His path was unique, but innovation experts say the pattern of exploration is not unusual. "It's often people like Steve Jobs who can draw from a deep reservoir of diverse experiences that often generate breakthrough ideas andinsights," says Hal Gregersen, a professor at the European Institute of Business Administration.I. Mr. Gregersen is a co-author of a new book, The Innovator's DNA, which is based on an eight-year study of 5,000 entrepreneurs (创业者. and executives worldwide. His two collaborators and co- authors are Jeff Dyer, a professor at Brigham Young University, and Clayton Christensen, a professor at the Harvard Business School, whose 1997 book The Innovator's Dilemma popularized the concept of "disruptive ( 颠覆性的. innovation. "J. The academics identify five traits that are common to the disruptive innovators: questioning, experimenting, observing, associating and networking. Their bundle of characteristics echoes the ceaseless curiosity and willingness to take risks noted by other experts. Networking, Mr. Hal Gregersen explains, is less about career-building relationships than a consistent search for new ideas. Associating, he adds, is the ability to make idea-producing connections by linking concepts from different disciplines.K. "Innovators engage in these mental activities regularly," Mr. Gregersen says. "It's a habit for them. " Innovative companies, according to the authors, typicallyenjoy higher valuations in thestock market, which they call an "innovation premium (溢价). " It is calculated by estimating the share of a company's value that cannot be accounted for by its current products and cash flow. The innovation premium tries to quantify ( 量化. investors' bets that a company will do even better in the future because of innovation.L. Apple, by their calculations, had a 37 percent innovation premium during Mr. Jobs' first term withthe company. His years in exile resulted in a 31 percent innovation discount. After his return, Applee's fortunes inmroved gradv at first, and imp)roved markedly starting in 2005, yielding a 52percent innovation premium since then.M. There is no conclusive proof, but Mr. Hal Gregersen says it is unlikely that Mr. Jobs could havereshaped industries beyond computing, as he has done in his second term at Apple, without theexperience outside the company, especially at Pixar--the computer-animation (动画制作. studiothat created a string of critically and commercially successful movies, such as "Toy Story" andN. Mr. Jobs suggested much the same thing during a commencement address to the graduating class atStanford University in 2005. "It turned out that getting fired from Applewas the best thing thatcould have ever happened to me," he told the students. Mr. Jobs also spoke of perseverance ( 坚持. and will power. "Sometimes life hits you in the head with a brick," he said. "Don't losefaith. "O. Mr. Jobs ended his commencement talk with a call to innovation, both in one's choice of work andin one's life.Be curious, experiment, take risks, he said to the students.His advice wasemphasized by the words on the back of the final edition of The Whole Earth Catalog, which hequoted: "Stay hungry. Stay foolish. " "And," Mr. Jobs said, "I have always wished that formyself. And now, as you graduate to begin anew,I wish that for you. "46. Steve Jobs called on Stanford graduates to innovate in his commencement address.47. Steve Jobs considered himself lucky to have been fired once by Apple.48. Steve Jobs once used computers to make movies that were commercial hits.49. Many governments have done more than the US government in providing the raw materials for innovation.50. Great innovators are good at connecting concepts from various academic fields.51. Innovation is vital to driving economic progress.52. America has a social environment that is particularly favorable to innovation.53. Innovative ideas often come from diverse experiences.54. Real-life experience is often more important than formal education for career success.55. Apple's fortunes suffered from an innovation discount during Jobs' absence.Section CDirections: There are 2 passages in this section. Each passage is followed by some questions orunfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C. and D ). You should decide on the best choice and mark the corresponding letter on AnswerSheet 2 with a single line through the centre.Passage OneQuestions 56 to 60 are based on the following passage.Junk food is everywhere. We're eating way too much of it. Most of us know what we're doing andyet we do it anyway.So here's a suggestion offered by two researchers at the Rand Corporation: Why not take a lessonfrom alcohol control policies and apply them to where food is sold and how it's displayed?"Many policy measures to control obesity (肥胖症. assume that peopleconsciously and rationallychoose what and how much they eat and therefore focus on providing information and more access tohealthier foods," note the two researchers. "In contrast," the researchers continue, "many regulations that don't assume people makerational choices have been successfully applied to control alcohol, a substance--like food--of whichimmoderate consumption leads to serious health problems. " The research references studies of people's behavior with food and alcohol and results of alcoholrestrictions, and then lists five regulations that the researchers think might be pronfising if applied tojunk foods. Among them: Density restrictions: licenses to sell alcohol aren't handed out unplanned to all comers but areallotted (分配. based on the number of places in an area that already sell alcohol. These make alcoholless easy to get and reduce the number of psychological cues to drink. Similarly, the researchers say, being presented with junk food stimulates our desire to eat it. Sowhy not limit the density of food outlets, particularly ones that sell food rich in empty calories? Andwhy not limit sale of food in places that aren't primarily food stores? Display and sales restrictions: California has a rule prohibiting alcohol displays near the cashregisters in gas stations, and in most places you can't buyalcohol at drive-through facilities. Atsupermarkets, food companies pay to have their wares in places where they're easily seen. One couldremove junk food to the back of the store and ban them from the shelves at checkout lines. The othermeasures include restricting portion sizes, taxing and prohibiting special price deals for junk foods, andplacing warning labels on the products.56. What does the author say about junk food?A. People should be educated not to eat too much.B. It is widely consumed despite its ill reputation.C. Its temptation is too strong for people to resist.D. It causes more harm than is generally realized.57. What do the Rand researchers think of many of the policy measures to control obesity?A. They should be implemented effectively.B. They provide misleading information.C. They are based on wrong assumptions.D. They help people make rational choices.58. Why do policymakers of alcohol control place density restrictions?A. Few people are able to resist alcohol's temptations.B. There are already too many stores selling alcohol.C. Drinldng strong alcohol can cause social problems.D. Easy access leads to customers' over-consumption~59. What is the purpose of California's rule about alcohol display in gas stations?A. To effectively limit the density of alcohol outlets.B. To help drivers to give up the habit of drinking.C. To prevent possible traffic jams in nearby areas.D. To get alcohol out of drivers' immediate sight.60. What is the general guideline the Rand researchers suggest about junk food control?A. Guiding people to make rational choices about food.B. Enhancing people's awareness of their own health.C. Borrowing ideas from alcohol control measures.D. Resorting to economic, legal and psychological means.Passage TwoQuestions 61 to 65 are based on the following passage.Kodak's decision to file for bankruptcy (破产. protection is a sad, though not unexpected, turningpoint for a leading American corporation that pioneered consumer photography and dominated the filmmarket for decades, but ultimately failed to adapt to the digital revolution. Although many attribute Kodak's downfall to "complacency ( 自满 )," that explanationdoesn'tacknowledge the lengths to which the company went to reinvent itself. Decades ago, Kodak anticipatedthat digital photography would overtake film--and in fact, Kodak invented the first digital camera in1975--but in a fateful decision, the company chose to shelf its new discovery to focus on its traditionalfilm business. It wasn't that Kodak was blind to the future, said Rebecca Henderson, a professor at HarvardBusiness School, but rather that it failed to execute on a strategy to confront it. By the time thecompany realized its mistake, it was too late.Kodak is an example of a firm that was very much aware that they had to adapt, and spent a lot ofmoney trying to do so, but ultimately failed. Large companies have a difficult time switching to newmarkets because there is a temptation to put existing assets into the new businesses.Although Kodak anticipated the inevitable rise of digital photography, its corporateculture was too rooted in the successes of the past for it to make the clean break necessary to fullyembrace the future. They were a company stuck in time. Their history was so important to them. Nowtheir history has become a liability.Kodak's downfall over the last several decades was dramatic. In 1976, the company commanded90% of the market forphotographic film and 85% of the market for cameras. But the 1980s broughtnew competition from Japanese film company Fuji Photo, which undermined Kodak by offering lowerprices for film and photo supplies. Kodak's decision not to pursue the role of official film for the 1984Los Angeles Olympics was a major miscalculation. The bid went instead to Fuji, which exploited itssponsorship to win a permanent foothold in the marketplace.61. What do we learn about Kodak?A. It went bankrupt all of a sudden.B. It is approaching its downfall.C. It initiated the digital revolution in the film industry.D. It is playing the dominant role in the film market.62. Why does the author mention Kodak's Invention of the first digital camera?A. To show its early attempt to reinvent itself.B. To show its effort to overcome complacency.C. To show its quick adaptation to the digital revolution.D. To show its will to compete with Japan's Fuji Photo.63. Why do large companies have difficulty switching to new markets?A. They find it costly to give up their existing assets.B. They tend to be slow in confronting new challenges.C. They are unwilling to invest in new technology.D. They are deeply stuck in their glorious past.64. What does the author say Kodak's history has become?A. A burden.B. A mirror.C. A joke.D. A challenge.65. What was Kodak's fatal mistake?A. Its blind faith in traditional photography.B. Its failure to see Fuji Photo's emergence.C. Its refusal to sponsor the 1984 Olympics.D. Its overconfidence in its corporate culture.Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to translate a passage from Chinese into English. You should write your answer on Answer Sheet 2.在西方人心目中,和中国联系最为密切的基本食物是大米。

2022年12月英语四级真题及答案第三套

2022年12月英语四级真题及答案第三套

Part I Writing ( 30 minutes. ) Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay about a classmate of yours who has influenced you most in college. You should state the reasons and write at least 120 words but no more. than 180 words.注意:此部分试题请在答题卡1上作答。

Directions: In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long conversations. At the end of each conversation, one or more questions will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A., B., C. and D., and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre. 注意:此部分试题请在答题卡1上作答。

1. A. Give his ankle a good rest.B. Treat his injury immediately.C. Continue his regular activities.D. Be careful when climbing steps.2. A. On a train.B. On a plane.C. In a theater.D. In a restaurant.3. A. A tragic accident.B. A sad occasion.C. Smith's unusual life story.D. Smith's sleeping problem.4. A. Review the details of all her lessons. 、C. Talk with her about his learning problems,D. Focus on the main points of her lectures.5. A. The man blamed the woman for being careless.B. The man misunderstood the woman's apology.C. The woman offered to pay for the man's coffee.D. The woman spilt coffee on the man's jacket.6. A. Extremely tedious.B. Hard to understand.C. Lacking a good plot.D. Not worth seeing twice.7. A. Attending every lecture.B. Doing lots of homework.C. Reading very exteusively.D. Using test-taking strategies.8. A. The digital TV system will offer different programs.B. He is eager to see what the new system is like.C. He thinks it unrealistic to have 500 channels.D. The new TV system may not provide anything better. Questions 9 to 12 are based on the conversation you have just heard.9. A. A notice by the electricity board.B. Ads promoting electric appliances.C. The description of a thief in disguise.D. A new policy on pensioners' welfare.10. A. Speaking with a proper accent.B. Wearing an official uniform.C. Making friends with them.D. Showing them his ID.11. A. To be on the alert when being followed.B. Not to leave senior citizens alone at home.C. Not to let anyone in without an appointment.D. To watch out for those from the electricity board.12. A. She was robbed near the parking lot.B. All her money in the bank disappeared.C. The pension she had just drawn was stolen.D. She was knocked down in the post office.Questions 13 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.13. A. Marketing consultancy.B. Professional accountancy.C. Luxury hotel management.D. Business conference organization.14. A. Having a good knowledge of its customs.B. Knowing some key people in tourism.C. Having been to the country before.D. Being able to speak Japanese.15. A. It will bring her potential into full play.B. It will involve lots of train travel.C. It will enable her to improve her Chinese.D. It will give her more chances to visit Japan.Section BDirections: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A., B., C. and D.Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.注意:此部分试题请在答题卡1上作答。

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2017年12月英语四级真题Part I Writing(25 minutes)Directions:For this part,you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay on how to best handle the relationship between parents and should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.Part II Listening Comprehension(25 minutes)Section ADirections:In this section,you will hear three news the end of each news report,you will hear two or three the news report and the questions will be spoken only you hear a question,you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A),B),C)and D).Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.Questions 1 and 2 are based on the news report you have just heard.Her friend Her grandfather.B)Her little Her grandmother.By taking pictures for By selling lemonade and pictures.B)By working part time at a By asking for help on social media.Questions 3 and 4 are based on the news report you have just heard.Finding cheaper ways of highway construction.B)Generating electric power for passing vehicles.C)Providing clean energy to five million people.D)Testing the efficiency of the new solar panel.They can stand the wear and tear of natural elements.B)They can be laid right on top of existing highways.C)They are only about half an inch thick.D)They are made from cheap materials.Questions 5 to 7 are based on the news report you have just heard. Endless fighting in the Inadequate funding for research.B)The hazards from the The lack of clues about the species. To observe the wildlife in the two national parks.B)To identify the reasons for the lions’disappearance.C)To study the habitat of lions in Sudan and Ethiopia.D)To find evidence of the existence of the“lost lions”.Lions Some camping facilities.B)Lions’Traps set by local huntersSection BDirections:In this section,you will hear two long the end of each conversation,you will hear four the conversation and the questions will be spoken only you hear a question,you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A),B),C),and D).Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.Questions 8 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.Her‘lucky birthday’.C)Her wedding anniversary.B)A call from her A special gift from the man.Gave her a big model Took her on a trip overseas.B)Bought her a good Threw her a surprise party.The gift her husband has bought.B)The trip her husband has planned.C)What has been troubling her husband.D)What her husband and the man are up to.He will be glad to be a guide for the couple’s holiday trip.B)He will tell the women the secret if her husband agrees.C)He is eager to learn how the couple’s holiday turns out.D)He wants to find out about the couple’s holiday plan.Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.They are sensitive to the dynamics of a negotiation.B)They see the importance of making compromises.C)They know when to adopt a tough attitude.D)They take the rival’s attitude into account.They know how to They know when to make compromises.B)They know when to They know how to control their emotion.They are They learn quickly.B)They are good at They uphold their principles.Make clear one's Formulate one's strategy.B)Clarify items of Get to know the other side.Section CDirections:In this section,you will hear three the end of each passage,you willhear three or four the passage and the questions will be spoken onlyyou hear a question,you must choose the best answer from the fourchoices marked A),B),C),D).Then mark the corresponding letter on AnswerSheet 1 with a single line through the centre.Questions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard.When America's earliest space program started.B)When the International Space Station was built.C)How many space shuttle missions there will be.D)How space research benefits people on Earth.They accurately calculated the speed of the orbiting shuttles.B)They developed objects for astronauts to use in outer space.C)They tried to meet astronauts'specific requirements.D)They tried to make best use of the latest technology. They are extremely They were first made in space.B)They are expensive to They were invented in the 1970s. Questions 19 to 21 are based on the passage you have just heard. It was when her ancestors came to America.B)People had plenty of land to cultivate then.C)It marked the beginning of something new.D)Everything was natural and genuine then.They believed in working for They had all kinds of entertainment.B)They enjoyed living a living a life of They were known to be creative.Chatting with her Polishing all the silver work.B)Furnishing her country Doing needlework by the fire.Questions 22 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard.Use a map to identify your Sit down and try to calm yourself.B)Call your family or friends for Try to follow your footprints back.You may find a way out without your knowing it.B)You may expose yourself to unexpected dangers.C)You may get drowned in a sudden flood.D)You may end up entering a wonderland.Look for Start a fire.B)Wait Walk uphill.Inform somebody of your Check the local weather.B)Prepare enough food and Find a map and a compass.PartⅢReading Comprehension(40 minutes)PartⅣTranslation(30 minutes)Directions:For this part,you are allowed 30 minutes totranslate a passage from Chinese into should write your answer on Answer Sheet 2.黄山位于安徽省南部。

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