历年英语四级考试真题及答案

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大学英语四级考试真题及答案(三套全)

大学英语四级考试真题及答案(三套全)

2017年12月大学英语四级考试真题及答案(第一套)Part I Writing (25 minutes)Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short easy on how to besthandle the relationship between doctors and patients. You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.Part II Listening Comprehension (25 minutes)Section ADirections: In this section, you will hear three news reports. At the end of each news report, you will hear two or three questions. Both the news report and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.Questions 1 and 2 are based on the news report you have just heard.1. A) Her friend Erika. C) Her grandfather.B) Her little brother. D) Her grandmother.2. A) By taking pictures for passers-by. C) By selling lemonade and pictures.B) By working part time at a hospital. D) By asking for help on social media.Questions 3 and 4 are based on the news report you have just heard.3. A) 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.4. A) 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.5. A) Endless fighting in the region. C) Inadequate funding for research.B) The hazards from the desert. D) The lack of clues about the species.6. A) 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”.7. A) Lions walking. C) Some camping facilities.B) Lions’ tracks. D) Traps set by local hunters.Section BDirections:In this section, you will hear two long conversations. At the end of each conversation, you will hear four questions. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C), and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.Questions 8 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.8. A) Her ‘lucky birthday’. C) Her wedding anniversary.B) A call from her dad. D) A special gift from the man.9. A) Gave her a big model plane. C) Took her on a trip overseas.B) Bought her a good necklace. D) Threw her a surprise party.10. A) 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.11. A) 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.12. A) 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.13. A) They know how to adapt. C) They know when to make compromises.B) They know when to stop. D) They know how to control their emotion.14. A) They are patient. C) They learn quickly.B) They are good at expression. D) They uphold their principles.15. A) Make clear one's intentions. C) Formulate one's strategy.B) Clarify items of negotiation. D) Get to know the other side.Section CDirections: In this section, you will hear three passages. At the end of each passage, you willhear three or four questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken onlyonce. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices 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.16. A) 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.17. A) 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.18. A) They are extremely accurate. C) They were first made in space.B) They are expensive to make. D) They were invented in the 1970s.Questions 19 to 21 are based on the passage you have just heard.19. A) 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.20. A) They believed in working for goals. C) They had all kinds of entertainment.B) They enjoyed living a living a life of ease. D) They were known to be creative.21. A) Chatting with her ancestors. C) Polishing all the silver work.B) Furnishing her country house. D) Doing needlework by the fire.Questions 22 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard.22. A) Use a map to identify your location. C) Sit down and try to calm yourself.B) Call your family or friends for help. D) Try to follow your footprints back.23. A) 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.24. A) Look for food. C) Start a fire.B) Wait patiently. D) Walk uphill.25. A) Inform somebody of your plan. C) Check the local weather.B) Prepare enough food and drink. D) Find a map and a compass.Part Ⅲ Reading Comprehension ( 40 minutes )Section ADirections: In this section, there is a passage with ten blanks. You are required to select one word for each blank from a list of choices given in a word bank following the passage. Read the passage through carefully before making your choices. Each choice in the bank is identified by a letter. 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.A rat or pigeon might not be the obvious choice to tend to someone who is sick, but these creatures have some 26 skills that could help the treatment of human diseases.Pigeons are often seen as dirty birds and an urban 27 , but they are just the latest in a long line of animals that have been found to have abilities to help humans. Despite having a brain no bigger than the 28 of your index finger, pigeons have a very impressive 29__ memory. Recently it was shown that they could be trained to be as accurate as humans at detecting breast cancer in images.Rats are often 30 with spreading disease rather than 31 it, but this long-tailed animal is highly 32 . Inside a rat's nose are up to 1,000 different types of olfactory receptors (嗅觉感受器), whereas humans only have 100 to 200 types. This gives rats the ability to detect __33 smells. As a result, some rats are being put to work to detect TB(肺结核). When the rats detect the smell, they stop and rub their legs to 34 a sample is infected.Traditionally, a hundred samples would take lab technicians more than two days to 35 , but for a rat it takes less than 20 minutes. This rat detection method doesn't rely on specialist equipment. It is also more accurate — the rats are able to find more TB infections and, therefore, save more lives.A) associated I) slightB) examine J) specifyC) indicate K) superiorD) nuisance L) suspiciousE) peak M) tipF) preventing N) treatedG) prohibiting O) visualH) sensitiveSection 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.Do In-Class Exams Make Students Study Harder?Research suggests they may study more broadly for the unexpected rather than search for answers.[A] I have always been a poor test-taker. So it may seem rather strange that I have returned to college to finish the degree I left undone some four decades ago. I am making my way through Columbia University, surrounded by students who quickly supply the verbal answer while I am still processing the question.[B] Since there is no way for me to avoid exams, I am currently questioning what kind are the most taxing and ultimately beneficial. I have already sweated through numerous in-class midterms and finals, and now I have a professor who issuestake-home ones. I was excited when I learned this, figuring I had a full week to do the research, read the texts, and write it all up. In fact, I was still rewriting my midterm the morning it was due. To say I had lost the thread is putting it mildly.[C] As I was suffering through my week of anxiety, overthinking the material and guessing my grasp of it, I did some of my own polling among students and professors. David Eisenbach, who teaches a popular class on U.S. presidents at Columbia, prefers the in-class variety. He believes students ultimately learn more and encourages them to form study groups. “That way they socialize over history outside the class, which wouldn’t happen without the pressure of an in-class exam,” he explained,“Furthermore, in-class exams force students to learn how to perform under pressure, and essential work skill.”[D] He also says there is less chance of cheating with the in-class variety. In 2012, 125 students at Harvard were caught up in a scandal when it was discovered they had cheated on a take-home exam for a class entitled “Introduction To Congress.”Some colleges have what they call an “honor code,” though if you are smart enough to get into these schools, you are either smart enough to get around any codes or hopefully, too ethical to consider doing so. As I sat blocked and clueless for two solid days, I momentarily wondered if I couldn’t just call an expert on the subject matter which I was tackling, or someone who took the class previously, to get me going.[E] Following the Harvard scandal, Mary Miller, the former dean of students at Yale, made an impassioned appeal to her school’s professors to refrain fromtake-hone exams. “Students risk health and well being, as well as performance in other end-of-term work, when faculty offers take-home exams without clear,time-limited boundaries,” she told me. “Research now shows that regular quizzes, short essays, and other assignments over the course of a term better enhance learning and retention.”[F] Most college professors agree the kind of exam they choose largely depends on the subject. A quantitative-based one, for example, is unlikely to be sent home, where one could ask their older brothers and sisters to help. Vocational-type classes, such as computer science or journalism, on the other hand, are often more research-oriented and lend themselves to take-home testing. Chris Koch, who teaches “History of Broadcast Journalism” at Montgomery Community College in Rockville, Maryland, points out that reporting is about investigation rather than the memorization of minute details. “In my field, it’s not what you know—it’s what you know how to find out,” says Koch. “There is way too much information, and more coming all the time, for anyone to remember. I want my students to search out the answers to questions by using all the resources available to them.[G] Students’ test-form preferences vary, too, often depending on the subject and course difficulty. “I prefer take-home essays because it is then really about the writing, so you have time to edit and do more research,” says Elizabeth Dresser, a junior at Barnard. Then there is the stress factor. Francesca Haass, a senior at Middlebury, says, “I find the in-class ones are more stressful in the short term, butthere is immediate relief as you swallow information like mad, and then you get to forget it all. Take-homes require thoughtful engagement which can lead to longer term stress as there is never a moment when the time is up.” Meanwhile, Olivia Rubin, a sophomore at Emory, says she hardly even considers take-homes true exams. “If you understand the material and have the ability to articulate (说出) your thoughts, they should be a breeze.”[H] How students ultimately handle stress may depend on their personaltest-taking abilities. There are people who always wait until the last minute, and make it much harder than it needs to be. And then there those who, not knowing what questions are coming at them, and having no resources to refer to, can freeze. And then there are we rare folks who fit both those descriptions.[I] Yes, my advanced age must factor into the equation (等式), in part because of my inability toaccess the information as quickly. As another returning student at Columbia, Kate Marber, toldme, “We are learning not only all this information, but essentially how to learn again. Ourfellow students have just come out of high school. A lot has changed since we were last inschool.”[J] If nothing else, the situation has given my college son and me something to share, When Iasked his opinion on this matter, he responded, “I like in-class exams because the time isalready reserved, as opposed to using my free time at home to work on a test,”he responded.It seems to me that a compromise would be receiving the exam questions a day or two inadvance, and then doing the actual test in class the ticking clock overhead.[K] Better yet, how about what one Hunter College professor reportedly did recently for her finalexam: She encouraged the class not to stress or even study, promising that, “It is going to be apiece of cake.” When the students came in, sharpened pencils in hand, there was not a bluebook in sight. Rather, they saw a large chocolate cake and they each were givena slice.36. Elderly students find it hard to keep up with the rapid changes in education.37. Some believe take-home exams may affect students' performance in other courses.38. Certain professors believe in-class exams are ultimately more helpful to students.39. In-class exams are believed to discourage cheating in exams.40. The author was happy to learn she could do some exams at home.41. Students who put off their work until the last moment often find the exams more difficult thanthey actually are.42. Different students may prefer different types of exams.43. Most professors agree whether to give an in-class or a take-home exam depends on type ofcourse being taught.44. The author dropped out of college some forty years ago.45. Some students think take-home exams will eat up their free time.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 and 50 are based on the following passage.That people often experience trouble sleeping in a different bed in unfamiliar surroundings is a phenomenon known as the “first-night” effect. If a person stays in the same room the following night they tend to sleep more soundly. Yuka Sasaki and her colleagues at Brown University set out to investigate the origins of this effect.Dr. Sasaki knew the first-night effect probably has something to do with how humans evolved. The puzzle was what benefit would be gained from it whenperformance might be affected the following day. She also knew from previous work conducted on birds and dolphins that these animals put half of their brains to sleep at a time so that they can rest while remaining alert enough to avoid predators (捕食者). This led her to wonder if people might be doing the same thing. To take a closer look, her team studied 35 healthy people as they slept in the unfamiliar environment of the university’s Department of Psychological Sciences. The participants each slept in the department for two nights and were carefully monitored with techniques that looked at the activity of their brains. Dr. Sasaki found, as expected, the participants slept less well on their first night than they did on their second, taking more than twice as long to fall asleep and sleeping less overall. During deep sleep, the participants’ brains behaved in a similar manner seen in birds and dolphins. On the first night only, the left hemispheres (半球) of their brains did not sleep nearly as deeply as their right hemispheres did.Curious if the left hemispheres were indeed remaining awake to process information detected in the surrounding environment, Dr. Sasaki re-ran the experiment while presenting the sleeping participants with a mix of regularly timed beeps (蜂鸣声) of the same tone and irregular beeps of a different tone during the night. She worked out that, if the left hemisphere was staying alert to keep guard in a strange environment, then it would react to the irregular beeps by stirring people from sleep and would ignore the regularly timed ones. This is precisely what she found.46. What did researchers find puzzling about the first-night effect?A) To what extent it can trouble people. C) What circumstances may trigger it.B) What role it has played in evolution. D) In what way it can be beneficial.47. What do we learn about Dr. Yuka Sasaki doing her research?A) She found birds and dolphins remain alert while asleep.B) She found birds and dolphins sleep in much the same way.C) She got some idea from previous studies on birds and dolphinsD) She conducted studies on birds’ and dolphins’ sleeping patterns.48. What did Dr. Sasaki do when she first did her experiment?A) She monitored the brain activity of participants sleeping in a new environment.B) She recruited 35 participants from her Department of Psychological Sciences.C) She studied the differences between the two sides of participants’ brains.D) She tested her findings about birds and dolphins on human subjects.49. What did Dr. Sasaki do when re-running her experiment?A) She analyzed the negative effect of irregular tones on brains.B) She recorded participants’ adaptation to changed environment.C) She exposed her participants to two different stimuli.D) She compared the responses of different participants.50. What did Dr. Sasaki find about the participants in her experiment?A) They tended to enjoy certain tones more than others.B) They tended to perceive irregular beeps as a threat.C) They felt sleepy when exposed to regular beeps.D) They differed in their tolerance of irregular tones.Passage TwoQuestions 51 to 55 are based on the following passage.It’s time to reevaluate how women handle conflict at work. Being overworked or over-committed at home and on the job will not get you where you want to be in life. It will only slow you down and hinder your career goals.Did you know women are more likely than men to feel exhausted? Nearly twice as many women than men ages 18-44 reported feeling “very tired” or “exhausted”, according to a recent study.This may not be surprising given that this is the age range when women have children. It's also the age range when many women are trying to balance careers and home. One reason women may feel exhausted is that they have a hard time saying "no." Women want to be able todo it all volunteer for school parties or cook delicious meals-and so their answer to any request is often “Yes, I can.”Women struggle to say “no” in the workplace for similar reasons, including the desire to be liked by their colleagues. Unfortunately, this inability to say "no" may be hurting women's heath as well as their career.At the workplace, men use conflict as a way to position themselves, while women often avoid conflict or strive to be the peacemaker, because they don't want to be viewed as aggressive or disruptive at work. For example, there’s a problem that needs to be addressed immediately, resulting in a dispute over should be the one to fix it. Men are more likely to face that dispute from the perspective of what benefitsthem most, whereas women may approach the same dispute from the perspective of what's the easiest and quickest way to resolve the problem-evenif that means doing the boring work themselves.This difference in handling conflict could be the deciding factor on who gets promoted to a leadership position and who does not. Leaders have to be able to delegate and manage resources wisely – including staff expertise. Shouldering more of the workload may not earn you that promotion. Instead, it may highlight your inability to delegate effectively.51. What does the author say is the problem with women?A) They are often unclear about the career goals to reach.B) They are usually more committed at home than on the job.C) They tend to be over-optimistic about how far they could go.D) They tend to push themselves beyond the limits of their ability.52. Why do working women of child-bearing age tend to feel drained of energy?A) They struggle to satisfy the demands of both work and home.B) They are too devoted to work and unable to relax as a result.C) They do their best to cooperate with their workmates.D) They are obliged to take up too many responsibilities.53. What may hinder the future prospects of career women?A) Their unwillingness to say “no”.B) Their desire to be considered powerful.C) An underestimate of their own ability.D) A lack of courage to face challenges.54. Men and woman differ in their approach to resolving workplace conflicts in that______.A) women tend to be easily satisfiedB) men are generally more persuasiveC) men tend to put their personal interests firstD) women are much more ready to compromise55. What is important to a good leader?A) A dominant personality. C) The courage to admit failureB) The ability to delegate. D) A strong sense of responsibility.Part Ⅳ Translation (30 minutes)Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to translate a passage from Chinese intoEnglish. You should write your answer on Answer Sheet 2.华山位于华阴市,据西安120公里。

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2000年1月大学英语四级(4)真题试卷1. A) a .B) .C) a .D) .2. A) .B) .C) ’t ’s.D) ’t .3. A) a .B) a .C) .D) .4. A) .B) a .C) .D) a .5. A) ’s .B) .C) .D) ’t a .6. A) . .B) . .C) .D) o’.7. A) .B) .C) .D) ’t .8. A) ’t .B) ’t a .C) a .D) .9. A) a o’ .B) .C) .D) a .10. A) . a .B) . .C) . .D) . a .11 14 .11. A) A .B) A .C) ’s .D) .12. A) .B) .C) .D) .13. A) .B) .C) .D) .14. A) .B) .C) .D) .15 17 .15. A) .B) ’t .C) ’t .D) .16. A) .B) .C) .D) .17. A) .B) ’t .C) .D) a .18 20 .18. A) .B) .C) .D) .19. A) .B) .C) .D) .20. A) .B) .C) .D) .2000年6月大学英语四级(4)真题试卷1. A) .B) .C) a .D) ’t .2. A) .B) .C) .D) .3. A) ’s .B) ’s .C) .D) .4. A) ’t .B) ’t .C) .D) .5. A) .B) a .C) .D) .6. A) .B) .C) .D) a .7. A) ’s .B) ’s .C) ’s .D) ’s .8. A) A .B) A .C) A .D) A .9. A) .B) .C) .D) .10. A) A .B) a .C) a .D) .11 14 .11. A) .B) .C) .D) .12. A) .B) .C) .D) .13. A) .B) .C) .D) .14. A) .B) .C) .D) .15 17 .15. A) .B) .C) .D) .16. A) .B) .C) .D) .17. A) .B) .C) .D) .18 20 .18. A) .B) .C) .D) .19. A) 300 .B) .C) .D) ’s .20. A) .B) 40 .C) .D) 100 .2001年1月大学英语四级(4)真题试卷1. A) .B) ’s .C) a .D) .2. A) a .B) a .C) .D) a .3. A) ’s a .B) .C) ’s .D) .4. A) a .B) a .C) ’s .D) ’s .5. A) .C) .D) .6. A) .B) A .C) A .D) .7. A) .B) .C) .D) a .8. A) .B) a .C) .D) .9. A) .B) .C) .10. A) .B) ’t .C) ’s .D) .11 13 .11. A) a .B) a .C) a .D) a India.12. A) .B) .C) .D) .13. A) .B) .C) .D) ’s .14 16 .14. A) .B) a .C) .D) .15. A) .B) .C) .D) .16. A) .B) .C) .D) .17 20 .17. A) .B) .C) .D) .18. A) .B) .C) .D) .19. A) .B) .C) .D) ’ .20. A) .B) .C) ’s .D) ’ .2001年6月大学英语四级(4)真题试卷1. A) A .B) A .C) A a .D) A .2. A) .B) .C) .D) .3. A) a .B) .C) ’t .D) a a .4. A) .B) .C) a .D) .5. A) a .B) .C) a .D) .6. A) .B) .C) ’t .D) .7. A) 5:10.B) 5:00.C) 4:30.D) 5:15.8. A) .B) .C) .D) .9. A) a .B) a .C) .D) a .10. A) .B) .C) .D) .2002年1月大学英语四级(4)真题试卷1. A) a .B) ’s .C) ’s .D) ’t .2. A) ’t .B) .C) .D) .3. A) a .B) a .C) a .D) a .4. A) ’s .B) ’s .C) .D) ’s .5. A) .B) .C) .D) .6. A) .B) .C) .D) a .7. A) .B) .C) .D) .8. A) .B) .C) a .D) .9. A) . ’s .B) .C) . ’s .D) ’t .10. A) a .B) a .C) a .D) a .11 13 .11. A) ’t ’s .B) .C) .D) .12. A) .B) .C) .D) .13. A) .B) .C) .D) .14 16 .14. A) .B) .C) .D) a .15. A) .B) .C) .D) .16. A) .B) .C) .D) .17 20 .17. A) a .B) .C) London .D) .18. A) .B) .C) a .D) .19. A) .B) .C) .D) .20. A) ’t ’ .B) .C) .D) .2002年6月大学英语四级(4)真题试卷1. A) .B) .C) .D) .2. A) A .C) A .D) .3. A) a .B) .C) .D) a .4. A) .B) ’t .C) .D) .5. A) .B) .C) .D) ’t ’s .6. A) .B) .C) .7. A) .B) ’s .C) .D) ’s .8. A) a .B) .C) 9:14.D) ’s .9. A) a .B) a ’s.C) a .D) a .10. A) a .B) .C) a .D) .11 13 .11. A) .B) .C) .D) .12. A) –’t .B) .C) .D) .13. A) .B) .C) .D) .14 17 .14. A) A .B) A .C) A .D) .15. A) .B) .C) .D) .16. A) .B) .C) .D) .17. A) .B) .C) .D) .18 20 .18. A) .B) .C) .D) 14 .19. A) .B) .C) .D) .20. A) .B) .C) .D) a .2003年1月大学英语四级(4)真题试卷1. A) .B) .C) .D) .2. A) ’s , .C) ’s .D) ’s .3. A) .B) .C) .D) .4. A) .B) .C) .D) .5. A) .B) a .C) .D) .6. A) ’s .B) .C) .7. A) .B) 7 o’.C) ’t 7 o’.D) ’t .8. A) ’s a .B) ’s .C) ’s ’s .D) ’s a .9. A) .B) .C) .D) .10. A) .B) ’t .C) a .D) ’s .2003年6月大学英语四级(4)真题试卷1. A) a .B) a .C) a .D) a .2. A) .B) .C) a .D) .3. A) ’s .B) ’s .C) a .D) .4. A) .B) .C) .D) .5. A) a .B) a .C) .D) ’t .6. A) 8 .B) .C) .D) .7. A) .B) .C) .D) a .8. A) a .B) a .C) a .D) .9. A) a .B) .C) a .D) .10. A) ’s .B) ’s .C) ’s .D) ’s .11 13 .11. A) .B) .C) .D) .12. A) .B) .C) .D) .13. A) a .B) ’t .C) .D) .14 16 .14. A) a .B) a .C) .D) a .15. A) .B) .C) .D) .16. A) .B) .C) .D) .17 20 .17. A) .B) .C) .D) .18. A) .B) .C) .D) .19. A) a .B) .C) .D) a Britain.20. A) .B) 1948.C) .D) 1881.2003年9月大学英语四级(4)真题试卷1. A) a .B) .C) .D) .2. A) .B) .C) .D) ’s .3. A) a .B) a .C) a .D) a .4. A) .B) a .C) a .D) .5. A) .B) .C) .D) .6. A) .B) .C) a .D) a .7. A) .B) .D) a .8. A) .B) a .C) .D) ’s .9. A) .B) ’s .C) ’s .D) .10. A) ’s .B) ’s .C) ’s .D) ’s .11 13 .11. A) .B) .D) .12. A) .B) .C) .D) .13. A) .B) .C) .D) .14 17 .14. A) .B) a .C) .D) .15. A) AB) A .C) A .D) A .16. A) .B) .C) .D) .17. A) .B) .C) 55,000.D) .18 20 .18. A) A Bridge.B) A .C) A .D) A Bridge.19. A) .B) .C) .D) .20. A) .B) .C) .D) .2003年12月大学英语四级(4)真题试卷1. A) .B) .C) .D) a a .2. A) .B) .C) ’t a .D) .3. A) ’s .B) .C) .D) .4. A) a .B) a .C) .D) a .5. A) .B) .C) ’s .D) .6. A) . .B) . ’s .C) .D) . ’s .7. A) ’t .B) a .C) .D) a .8. A) ’t .B) ’s .C) .D) .9. A) a .B) .C) a .D) .10. A) .B) .C) .D) .11 13 . 11. A) .B) .C) .D) .12. A) .B) .C) .D) .13. A) a .B) .C) .D) .14 16 .14. A) ’t .B) .C) .D) .15. A) .B) .C) .D) a .16. A) .B) .C) .D) .17 20 .17. A) ’s .B) .C) .D) ’s a .18. A) a .B) A a .C) A .D) A a .19. A) A .B) .C) A .D) .20. A) .B) London.C) a .D) .2004年6月大学英语四级(4)真题试卷1. A) .B) 'sC) a .D) .2. A) .B) . .C) . .。

大学英语四级考试真题及答案(完整版)

大学英语四级考试真题及答案(完整版)

大学英语四级考试真题及答案(绝对完整)Part I Writing (30 minutes)Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minute to write a shortessay on the topic of students selecting their lectures. You should writeat least 120 words following the outline given bellow:1. 越来越多的博物馆免费对外开放的目的是什么?2. 也会带来一些问题3. 你的看法?Part II Reading Comprehension (Skimming and Scanning) (15minutes)Directions: In this part, you will have 15 minutes to go overthe passage quickly and answer the questions on Answer Sheet 1. Forquestions 1-7, choose the best answer from the four choices marked A),B),C)and D). For questions 8-10, complete the sentences with the informationgiven in the passage.How Do You See Diversity?As a manager, Tiffany is responsible for interviewing applicants for someof the positions with her company .During one interview, she noticed thatthe candidate never made direct eye contact. She was puzzled and somewhatdisappointed because she liked the individual otherwise. He had a perfect resume and gave good responses to her questions, but thefact that he never looked her in the eye said “untrustworthy,” so shedecided to offer the job to her second choice.“It wasn’t until I attended a diversity workshop that I realized theperson we passed over was the perfect person,” Tiffany confesses. Whatshe hadn’t known at the time of the interview was that the candidate’s“different”behavior was simply a cultural misunderstanding . He was an Asian-Americanraised in a household where respect for those in authority was shown byaverting(避开) your eyes.“I was just thrown off by the lack of ye contact; not realizing it wascultural,” Tiffany says. “I missed out ,but will not miss thatopportunity again.”Many of us have had similar encounters with behaviors we perceive asdifferent. As the world becomes smaller and our workplaces more diverse,it is becoming essential to expand our under-standing of others and toreexamine some of our false assumptions .Hire AdvantageAt a time when hiring qualified people is becoming moredifficult ,employers who can eliminate invalid biases(偏爱) from theprocess have a distinct advantage .My company, Mindsets LLC ,helpsorganizations and individuals see their own blind spots . A real estaterecruiter we worked with illustrates the positive difference suchtraining can make .“During my Mindsets coaching session ,I was taught how to recruit a diversified workforce. I recruited people from different cultures and skill sets .The agents were able to utilize their full potential and experiences to build up the company .When the real estate market began to change, it was because we had a diverse agent pool that we were able to stay in the real estate market much longer than others in the same profession.”Blinded by GenderDale is an account executive who attended one of my workshops onsu pervising a diverse workforce . “Through one of the sessions ,I discovered my personal bias ,” he recalls . “I learned I had not been looking at a person as a whole person , and being open to differences .” In his case , the blindness was not about culture but rather gender.“I had a management position open in my department ;and the two finalists were a man and a woman . Had I not attended this workshop , I would have automatically assumed the man was the best candidate because the position required quite a bit of extensive travel . My reasoning would have been that even though both candidates were great and could have been successful in the position , I assumed the woman would have wanted to be home with her children and not travel .”Dale’s assumptions are another example of the well-intentioned but incorrect thinking that limits an organization’s ability to tap into the full potential of a diverse workforce.“I learned from the class that instead of imposing my gender biases into the situation , I needed to present the full range of duties, responsibilities and expectations to all candidates and allow them to make an informed decision .” Dale credits the workshop , “because it helped me make decisions based on fairness .”Year of the Know-It-AllDoug is another supervisor who attended one of my workshops .He recalls a major lesson learned from his own employee.“One of my most embarrassing moments was when I had a Chinese-American employee put in a request to take time off to celebrate Chinese New Year . In my ignorance , I assumed he had his dates wrong , as the first of January had just passed . When I advised him of this , I gave him a long talking-to about turning in requests early with the proper dates .“He pati ently waited , then when I was done , he said he would like Chinese New Year did not begin January first , and that Chinese New Year ,which is tied to the lunar cycle ,is one of the most celebrated holidays on theChinese calendar . Needless to say , I felt very embarrassed in assuminghe had his dates mixed up . But I learned a great deal about assumptions ,and that the timing of holidays varies considerably from culture toculture .“Attending the diversity workshop helped me realize how much I couldlearn by simply asking questions and creating dialogues with my employees ,rather than making assumptions and trying to be a know-it-all ,” Dougadmits . “The biggest thing I took away from the workshop is learninghow to be more ‘inclusive’ to differences.A better Bottom LineAn open mind about diversity not only improves organizationsinternally , it is profitable as well . These comments from a customerservice representative show how an inclusive attitude can improvesales .”Most of my customers speak English as a second language . Oneof the best things my company has done is to contract with a languageservice that offers translations over the phone . It wasn’t until my bossreceived Mindsets’ training that she was able to understand how importantinclusiveness was to customer service . As result , our customer base hasincreased .”Once we start to see people as individuals . and discard thestereotypes , we can move positively toward inclusiveness for everyone .Diversity is about coming together and taking advantage of our differencesand similarities . It is about building better communities andorganizations that enhance us as individuals and reinforce our sharedhumanity .When we begin to question our assumptions and challenge what we think wehave learned from our past , from the media, peers , family , friends ,etc , we begin to realize that some of our conclusions are flawed(有缺陷的) or contrary to our fundamental values . We need to train our-selvesto think differently , shift our mindsets and realize that diversity opensdoors for all of us ,creating opportunities in organizations andcommunities that benefit everyone.1. What bothered Tiffany during an interview with her candidate?A) He just wouldn’t look her in the eye.B) He was slow in answering her questions.C) His answers to some of her questions were irrelevant.D) His answers to some of her questions were irrelevant.2. Tiffany’s misjudgment about the candidate stemmed from _____.A) Racial stereotypes. C) Racial stereotypes.B) Invalid personal bias . D) Emphasis on physical appearance3. What is becoming essential in the course of economic globalizationaccording to the author?A) Hiring qualified technical and management personnel.B) Increasing understanding of people of other cultures.C) Constantly updating knowledge and equipment.D) Expanding domestic and international markets.4. What kind of organization is Mindsets LLC?A) A real estate agency. C) A cultural exchange organization.B) A personnel training company. D) A hi-tech company5. After one of the workshops ,account executive Dale realized that _____.A) He had hired the wrong person.B) He could have done more for his company.C) He had not managed his workforce well.D) He must get rid of his gender bias.6. What did Dale think of Mindsets LLC’s workshop?A) It was well-intentioned but poorly conducted.B) It tapped into the executives’ full potential.C) It helped him make fair decisions.D) It met participants’ di verse needs.7. How did Doug, a supervisor, respond to a Chinese-American employee’srequest for leave?A) He told him to get the dates right. C)He flatly turned it downB) He demanded an explanation. D)He readily approved it.8. Doug felt _____ when he realized that his assumption was wrong.9. After attending Mindsets’ workshops, the participants came to knowthe importance of _____ to their business.10. When we view people as individuals and get rid of stereotypes , wecan achieve diversity and benefit from the _____ between us.Part III Listening Comprehension (35 Minutes)Section ADirections: In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations and 2long conversations. At the end of each conversation, one or more questionswill be asked about what was said .Both the conversation and the questionswill 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 letteron Answer sheet 2 with a single line through the centre.11. A) She expected more people at her party.B) She enjoys entertaining small children .C) She threw a surprise party for her friendD) She has always enjoyed great popularity.12. A) They are not used to living in a cold place.B) They feel lucky to live in Florida.C) They are going to have a holiday.D) They have not booked their air tickets yet.13. A) He was pleased to get the medal. C) He used to be a firefighter.(B) He was very courageous. D) He was accused of causing a fire.14。

英语四级答案(历年)真题完整版

英语四级答案(历年)真题完整版

英语四级答案(历年)真题完整版英语四级答案真题完整版1、听力News Report One(1) A 22-year-old Chinese woman who suffered from a persistent cough was shocked to learn that she had a piece of chicken bone lodged in her lung. The unnamed woman from the province of Shandong started have coughing problems when she was 7 or 8 years old. For 14 years, she made numerous hospital visits. However, no doctor could identify any problem. Her uncontrollable coughing was a mystery. Finally, the woman got a full body scan at a hospital in the city of Qingdao. This special medical procedure revealed she had a chicken bone stuck in her lung. (2) Doctors performed surgery and removed the bone. The simple procedure went smoothly and the woman has recovered fully with the bone finally removed from her lung, the woman is very happy that she no longer suffers from that annoying cough.1. What was the woman’s problem?2. How was the woman’s problem eventually solved?News Report Two(3) A white shape named Prickles that ran away from an Australian farm during the 2013 bush fires recently returned home. According to farmer Alice Gray, Prickles was only a lamb when she ran away. The bush firesthat hit the area back then destroyed a large part of her family’s massive property. They thought Prickles had died in the fire. But instead, the young sheep escaped into a 200-acre forest near the farm. (4) Once the fires were over, the family had to fix the damage done to the farm as it was such a large property, which included rebuilding about 40 kilometers of fencing. It was this huge fencing that prevented Pickles from finding her way back. Over the years, the family spotted her a few times. They even recorded her with cameras installed to monitor the activity. But when they knew Pringles was alive, they couldn’t find her and never expected her to return by herself. Seven years later, they were proven wrong.3. What does the news say about the white sheep Prickles?4.What the family do of the bush fires?News Report Three(5) Tons of gold have fallen out of the sky in Russia after a cargo plane malfunctioned in midair this morning. The aircraft was carrying 265 million pounds worth of gold and diamonds, when the door flew open, sending the precious metal back to earth. According to the official news agency, Russian authorities have recovered more than 170 gold bars weighing 20 kilograms each. The plane was traveling from Yakutsk airport in a major diamond producing region to the city Krasnoyarsk in Siberia. (6)However, the aircraft made an emergency landing in Magan after began losing some of its valuable cargo. Reports suggest some bars of gold were scattered up to fifteen miles away from the airport. Nine tons of gold on plane AN12 belonged to a gold mine company. Police have sealed off the runway and say it is unclear if it was an accident or an attempted robbery. (7)Technical engineers who worked on the plane prior to takeoff are reportedly going to be questioned by the police.5. What is the news report mainly about?6. What did the aircraft do when the incident happened?7. What does the news report say about the technical engineers who worked on the plane before takeoff?Conversation One8. Why does the man have this conversation with the man recorded?His job is related to the customer service.9. What is the woman’s purpose of calling to the furniture company?She wants to know when she can get her money back.10. What does the woman say about her bank card?The new bank card will be sent to her on Tuesday, and the bank may has canceled the old one before the man made the payment.11. What does the man advise the woman to do?She needs to update the card details directly on the website.Conversation Two12. Why isn’t the man going to cook?He’s worn out.13. What does the man say he’ll do on his phone?He’ll use the food delivery app on his phone.14. What does the woman think of the Indian food?That’s not the kind of the hot she means. She needs something mild.15. What does the man think of the woman?She’s really difficult to please.Passage One(16) A new study carried out by the university of Lincoln has founda link between the personalities of cat owners and the behavior and wellbeing of their cats. The findings suggest that just as apparent personality can affect the personality of a child, the same is true for a cat and its owner. Owners defined as individuals with high levels of anxiety, fear, anger, depression and loneliness were more likely to have cats with behavioral issues. Such cats display more aggressive and anxious behavioral styles as well as more stress related sickness. They will also more likely to have an ongoing medical condition and be overweight. The research also found that mentally well-adjusted owners had come from happier and healthier cats. Researchers explained that many owners regard their pets as a family member and form close social bonds with them. (17) The majority of owners want to provide the best care for their pets and is therefore possible that pets could be affected by the way their owners interact with and manage them. The study highlights an important relationship between our personalities and the well-being of our pets.(18) Further research is needed to investigate the cause of nature of this relationship and look at how owners’ personalities are directly influencing their pet’s behavior and well-being. It is possible that thewell-being of pets is driven by the underlying nature of the owner not simply by their conscious decisions and behaviors.16. What do we learn from the new study by the University of Lincoln?17. What does the passage say most pet owners want to do?18. What does the passage say it’s still needed to understand the effects of owners’ personalities on their pets?Passage Two(19) One 50-minute run can add seven hours to your life. This was a claim made by The Times last week. The claim was based on a new review of studies about the effects of running. The review concluded that an average runners live three years longer than non-runners and that running does more to extend life than any other form of exercise. But there’s more to running than its health benefits. (20) Research published in recent years have shown that running changes your brain and mind in some fascinating ways from increasing your brain function to regulating your emotions. However, the precise effects vary according to whether you engage in short fast running or long distance running. For example, in one study, researchers compared participants’ ability to learn new words after several minutes of intense running, and after 40 minutes of gentle running, participants were able to learn 20 percent faster after the intense running and they showed a superior memory when tested again a week later. In another study, researchers asked volunteers to jog for 30 minutes and then showed them clips from a sad movie. Participants who usually struggled to handle negative emotions were more intensely affected by the sad clips just as you’d expect. But crucially, this wasless so if they had completed the 30 minutes jog. (21) The researchers said moderate exercise appears to have helped those participants to be less vulnerable to the impact of the sad movie.19. What did the new review of studies claim?20. What is one effect that running has on people according to recent research?21. What did another study find about the participant after they hada 30 minutes jog?Passage ThreeWelcome to the tour of the Hill House. This house built in 1904 is one of the most well-known works of Charles Hill, the famous architect. It was designed and built for local entrepreneur and his family. Before starting the tour, let me give you a brief introduction about the design of this amazing building. (23) Prior to beginning his design, the architect spends sometime in the client’s old home, observing their life and studying their habits. This meant that he could design the house according to the needs of the family. (24) The client’s main desire was to have a home with unique design, so the architect was given complete freedom. The building style is radically different from what was the fashion of the period. At the time, most large homes were constructed of timber and brick. This one, however, is made of concrete, a novel construction material in those days. The interior of the house, including the fittings and furniture, was also designed by the same person. Most of the furniture you will see is original and in good condition. However, (25) both pieces in the children’s bedrooms are copies built to the designsof the architect. Fortunately, all the blueprints for both the building and its contents have been preserved, so we’ve been able to replace badly damaged furniture. Let’s begin our tour, starting from the rooms.22. What do we learn about the speaker?He is the guide of the tour.23. What dis the architect do before beginning his design?24. What did the architect’s client mainly want?25. What do we learn about the pieces of furniture in the children’s bedrooms?1. D) He did an unusual good deed2. C) Give some money to the waiter3. A) Whether or not to move to the states mainland4. B) It costs too much money5. A) To investigate whether people are grateful for help6. C) They held doors open for people at various places7. B) Most people express gratitude for help8. C) To enquire about solar panel installation9. D) He has a large family.10. B) The cost of a solar panel installation11. D) About five years12. A) At a travel agency13. D) She wanted to spend more time her family.14 D) Two weeks.15. A) Choosing some activities herself16. D) Pay a green tax upon arrival17. A) It has not been doing a good job in recycling.18. B) To ban single-use plastic bags and straws on Bali land.19. D) Its population is now showing signs of increase20. C) Commercial hunting21. D) To seek breeding grounds22. C) They consume less milk these days23. A) It is not as healthy as once thought24. C) They lack the necessary proteins to digest it25. B) It provides some necessary nutrients2、选词填空∶Many people believe that commitment are the foundations of ..26.O)unique27.)possess28.D)endure29.C)confused30.J)presence31.B)assess32.Flgenius33.A)acknowledge34.M)surprising35.G)highly3、信息匹配:Why it matters that teens are reading less?36.[E] That may be true, but that still does not tell us much about what happens across a whole generation of people when time spent on digital media rge surveys con-ducted over the course of many years tell us that American youth are not going to the cinema nearly as often as they did in the past.37.[B]Analysis of surveys of over one million teens in the United States collected since 1976 reveals a major shift in how teens are spending their leisure time. Paper books are being ignored, in favor of screens.…….38.[G] Indeed, the number of senior high school students who said they had not read any books for pleasure in the last year was one out of three by . That is triple the number from two decades ago.……39.[D]If teens are spending so much time using electronic devices, does that mean they have to give activities? 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.…40[.A] Most of us spend much more time with digital media than we did a decade ago.But todays teens have grown up with smartphones. Compared with teens a couple of de-cades ago, the way they interact with traditional media like books and movies is fundamentally different.…41.[H]] This might present problems for young people later on. When high school students go on to college, their past and current reading habits will influence their academic per-formance.….42.[c] Teens did not always spend that much time with digi-tal media. Online time has doubled since 2006, and social media use has moved from a periodic activity to a daily one in the same period.By , nearly nine out of ten young women in the 12th grade said they visited social media sites every day.……43.[F]But the treads 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 , only 16 percent did.44.[B] Analysis of surveys of over one million teens in the United States collected since 1976 reveals a major shift in how teens are spending their leisure time. Paper books are being ignored, in favor of screens.……45.[E] That may be true, but that still does not tell us much about what happens across a whole generation of people when time spent on digital media grows. Large surveys conducted over the course of many years tell us that American youth are not going to the cinema nearly as often as they did in the past.….4、仔细阅读:Have you ever wondered how acceptable it is to hug or touchsomeone ?46.C)Its absence might suggest a lack of warmth in interpersonal relationships .47.D)How close the communicator‘s relationships are .48.B) They take touching as a cultural norm in social interactions.49.A)Men can show friendship in public through physical affection.50.D)Take other peoples preference into consideration .From climate change to the ongoing pandemic (大流行病) and beyond ,the issues facing todays world are increasingly complex and dynamic .51.A)It faces problems that are getting more varied and compli-cated.52.C) People are divided about the nature of interest .53.D)How a growth mindset of interest can contribute to crossdisciplinarythinking.54.C) Making innovative products needs multidisciplinary products.55.B) Broadening their interests .5、翻译: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。

历年英语四级考试真题及答案Word版

历年英语四级考试真题及答案Word版

历年英语四级考试真题及答案Word版历年英语四级考试真题及答案(2007.6—2012.6 共十一套)2007年6月英语四级真题及答案Part I Writing (30 minutes)注意:此部分试题在答题卡1上。

Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay on the topic of Welcom to our club. You should write at least 120 words following the outline given bellow: 欢迎辞,欢迎加入俱乐部。

标题:Welcome to our club书写提纲:1. 表达你的欢迎;2. 对你们俱乐部作一个简要介绍。

Part II Reading Comprehension (Skimming and Scanning) (15 minutes)Directions: In this part, you will have 15 minutes to go over the passage quickly and answer the question on Answer Sheet 1.For questions 1-7, markY (for YES) if the statement agrees with the information given in the passage;N (for NO) if statement contradicts the information given in the passage;NG (for NOT GIVEN) if the information is not given in the passage.For question 8-10, complete the sentences with the information given in the passage.Protect Your Privacy When Job-hunting OnlineIdentity theft and identity fraud are terms used to refer to all types of crime in which someone wrongfully obtains and uses another person’s personal data in some way that involves fraud or deception typically for economic gain.The numbers associated with identity theft are beginning to add up fast these days. A recent Genera Accounting Office report estimates that as many as 750,000 Americans are victims of identity theft everyear. And that number may be low, as many people choose not to report the crime even if they know the have been victimized.Identity theft is “an absolute epidemic,” states Robert Ellis Smith, a respected author and advocat of privacy. “It’s certainly picked up in the last four or fi ve years. It’s worldwide. It affects everybod and there’s very little you can do to prevent it and, worst of all, you can’t detect it until it’s probabl too late.”Unlike your fingerprints, which are unique to you and cannot be given to someone else for their use you personal data, especially your social security number, your bank account or credit card number, you telephone calling card number, and other valuable identifying data, can be used, if they fall into th wrong hands, to personally profit at your expense. In the United States and Canada, for example, many peopl have reported that unauthorized persons have taken funds out of their bank or financial accounts, or, i the worst cases, taken over their identities altogether, running up vast debts and committing crimes whil using the victims’ names. In many cases, a victim’s losses may included not only out-of-pocket financia losses, but substantial additional financial costs associated with trying to restore his reputation i the community and correcting erroneous information for which the criminal is responsible.According to the FBI, identity theft is the number one fraud committed on the Internet. So how do jo seekers protect themselves while continuing to circulate their resumes online?The key to a successfu online job search is learning to manager the risks. Here are some tips for staying safe while conductin a job search on the Internet.1. Check for a privacy policy.If you are considering posting your resume online, make sure the job search site your are considerin has a privacy policy, like /doc/798333515.html,. The policy should spell out how your information will b used, stored and whether or not it will be shared. You may want to think twice about posting your resum on a site that automatically shares your information with others. You could be opening yourself up to unwanted calls from solicitors (推销员).When reviewing the site’s privacy policy, you’ll be able to delete your resume just as easily a you posted it. You won’t necessarily want your resume to remain out there on the Internet once you lan a job. Remember, the longer your resume remains posted on a job board, the more exposure, both positiv and not-so-positive, it will receive.2. Take advantage of site features.Lawful job search sites offer levels of privacy protection. Before posting your resume, carefully consider your job search objective and the level of risk you are willing to assume./doc/798333515.html,, for example, offers three levels of privacy from which job seekers can choose. Th first is standard posting. This option gives job seekers who post their resumes the most visibility t the broadest employer audience possible.The second is anonymous (匿名的) posting. This allows job seekers the same visibility as those in th standard posting category without any of their contact information beingdisplayed. Job seekers who wis to remain anonymous but want to share some other information may choose which pieces of contact informatio to display.The third is private posting. This option allows a job seeker to post a resume without having it searche by employers. Private posting allows job seekers to quickly and easily apply for jobs that appear on /doc/798333515.html, without retyping their information.3. Safeguard your identity.Career experts say that one of the ways job seekers can stay safe while using the Internet to searc out jobs is to conceal their identities. Replace your name on your resume with a generic (泛指的) identifier such as “Intranet Developer Candidate,” or “Experienced Marketing Representative.”You should also consider eliminating the name and location of your current employer. Depending on you title, it may not be all that difficult to determine who you are once the name of your company is provided Use a general description of the company such as “Major auto manufacturer,” or “International package goods supplier.”If your job title is unique, consider using the generic equivalent instead of the exact title assigne by your employer.4. Establish and email address for your search.Another way to protect your privacy while seeking employment online is to open up an email accoun specifically for your online job search. This will safeguard your existing email box in the event someon you don’t know gets hold of your email address and shares it with others.Using an email address specifically for you job search also eliminates the possibility that you wil receive unwelcome emailsin your primary mailbox. When naming your new email address, be sure that it doesn’t contain references to your name or other information that will give away your identity. The bes solution is an email address that is relevant to the job you are seeking such as salesmgr2004@/doc/798333515.html,5. Protect your reference.If your resume contains a section with the names and contact information of your references, take i out. There’s no sense in safeguarding your information while sharing private contact information of you references.6. Keep confidential (机密的) information confidential.Do not, under any circumstances, share your social security, driver’s license, and bank account number or other personal information, such as race or eye color. Honest employers do not need this informatio with an init ial application. Don’t provide this even if they say they need it in order to conduct a background check. This is one of the oldest tricks in the book –don’t fall for it.注意:此部分试题请在答题卡1上作答。

历年英语四级真题及答案3套

历年英语四级真题及答案3套

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英语四级考试真题及答案(第⼀套)Part I Writing (30 minutes)Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a letter to a foreign friend who wants to teach English in China. Please recommend a city to him. You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Part II Listening Comprehension (30 minutes)Section A News ReportDirections: In this section, you will hear three news reports. At the end of each news report, you will hear two or three questions. Both the news report and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.Questions 1 and 2 are based on the news report you have just heard.1. A) Many facilities were destroyed by a wandering cow.B) A wandering cow knocked down one of its fences.C) Some tourists were injured by a wandering cow.D) A wandering cow was captured by the police.2. A) It was shot to death by a police officer.B) It found its way back to the park's zoo.C) It became a great attraction for tourists.D) It was sent to the animal control department.Questions 3 and 4 are based on the news report you have just heard.3. A) It is the largest of its kind.B) It is going to be expanded.C) It is displaying more fossil specimens.D) It is staring an online exhibition.4. A) A collection of bird fossils from Australia.B) Photographs of certain rare fossil exhibits.C) Some ancient wall paintings from Australia.D) Pictures by winners of a wildlife photo contest.Questions 5 to 7 are based on the news report you have just heard.5. A) Pick up trash.B) Amuse visitors.C) Deliver messages.D) Play with children.6. A) They are especially intelligent.B) They are children's favorite.C) They are quite easy to tame.D) They are clean and pretty.7. A) Children may be harmed by the rooks.B) Children may be tempted to drop litter.C) Children may contract bird diseases.D) Children may overfeed the rooks.Section B ConversationDirections: In this section, you will hear two long conversations. At the end of each conversations you will hear four questions. Both the conversations and the question-s will be spoken only once. After you hear a question. You must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C)and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.Questions 8 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.8. A) It will be produced at Harvard University.B) It will be hosted by famous professors.C) It will cover different areas of science.D) It will focus on recent scientific discoveries.9. A)It will be more futuristic.B) It will be more systematic.C) It will be more entertaining.D) It will be easier to understand.10. A) People interested in science.B) Youngsters eager to explore.C) Children in their early teens.D) Students majoring in science.11. A) Offer professional advice.B) Provide financial support.C) Help promote it on the Internet.D) Make episodes for its first season.Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.12. A) Unsure.B) Helpless.C) Concerned.D) Dissatisfied.13. A) He is too concerned with being perfect.B) He loses heart when faced with setbacks.C) He is too ambitious in achieving goals.D) He takes on projects beyond his ability.14. A) Embarrassed.B) Unconcerned.C) Miserable.D) Resentful.15. A) Try to be optimistic whatever happens.B) Compare his present with his past only.C) Always learn from others' achievements.D) Treat others the way he would be treated.Section C PassageDirections: In this section, you will hear three passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear three or four questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you 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 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard.16. A) They have a stronger sense of social responsibility.B) They are more likely to succeed in the humanities.C) They are more likely to become engineers.D) They have greater potential to be leaders.17. A) Praise girls who like to speak up frequently.B) Encourage girls to solve problems on their own.c) Insist that boys and girls work together more.D) Respond more positively to boys' comments.18. A) Offer personalized teaching materials.B) Provide a variety of optional courses.C) Place great emphasis on test scores.D) Pay extra attention to top students.Questions 19 to 21 are based on the passage you have just heard.19. A) It often rains cats and dogs.B) It seldom rains in summer time.C) It does not rain as much as people think.D) It is one of the most rainy cities in the US.20. A) They drive most of the time.B) The rain is usually very light.C) They have got used to the rain.D) The rain comes mostly at night.21. A) It has a lot of places for entertainment.B) It has never seen thunder and lighting.C) It has fewer cloudy days than any other coastal city.D) It has mild weather both in summer and in winter.Questions 22 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard.22. A) It occurs when people are doing a repetitive activity.B) It results from exerting one's muscles continuously.C) It happens when people engage in an uncommon activity.D) It comes from staining one's muscles in an unusual way.23. A) Blood flow and body heat increase in the affected area.B) Body movements in the affected area become difficult.C) They begin to make repairs immediately.D) They gradually become fragmented.24. A) About one week.B) About two days.C) About ten days.D) About four weeks.25. A) Apply muscle creams.B) Drink plenty of water.C) Have a hot shower.D) Take pain-killers.Part III Reading Comprehension (40 minutes)Section ADirections: In this section, there is a passage with ten blanks. You are required to select one word for each blank from a list of choices given in a word bank following the passage. Read the passage through carefully before making your choices. Each choice in the bank is identified by a letter. Please mark the corresponding letter 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.When travelling overseas, do you buy water in plastic bottles or take your chances with tap water? Imagine you are wandering about on a Thai island or __26__ the ruins of Angkor. It's hot so you grab a bottle of water from a local vendor. It's the safe thing to do, right? The bottle is __27__ , and the label says "pure water". But maybe what's inside is not so __28__ . Would you still be drinking it if you knew that more than 90 percent of all bottled water sold around the world __29__ microplastics?That's the conclusion of a recently __30__ study, which analysed 259 bottles from 11 brands sold in nine countries, __31__ an average of 325 plastic particles per litre of water. These microplastics included a __32__ commonly known as PET and widely used in the manufacture of clothing and food and __33__ containers. The study was conducted at the State University of New York on behalf of Orb Media, a journalism organisation. About a million bottles are bought every minute, not only by thirsty tourists but also by many of the 2.1 billion worldwide who live with unsafe drinking water.Confronted with this __34__ , several bottled-water manufacturers including Nestle and Coca-Cola undertook their own studies using the same methodology. These studies showed that their water did contain microplastics, but far less than the Orb study suggested. Regardless, the World Health Organisation has launched a review into the __35__ health risks of drinking water from plastic bottles.A) adequateB) admiringC) containsD) defendingE) evidenceF) instantG) liquidH) modifiedI) naturalJ) potentialK) releasedL) revealingM) sealedN) solvesO) substanceSection 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.Make Stuff, Fail, And Learn While You're At ItA) We've always been a hands-on, do it-yourself kind of nation. Ben Franklin, one of America's founding fathers, didn't just invent the lightning rod. His creations include glasses, innovative stoves and more.B) Franklin, who was largely self-taught, may have been a genius, but he wasn't really an exception when it comes to American making and creativity.C) The personal computing revolution and philosophy of disruptive innovation of Silicon Valley grew, in part, out of the creations of the Homebrew Computer Club, which was founded in a garage in Menlo Park, California, in the mid-1970s. Members-including guys named Jobs and Wozniak-started making and inventing things they couldn't buy.D) So it's no surprise that the Maker Movement today is thriving in communities and some schools across America. Making is available to ordinary people who aren't tied to big companies, big defense labs or research universities. The maker philosophy echoes old ideas advocated by John Dewey, Montessori, and even ancient Greek philosophers, as we pointed out recently.E) These maker spaces are often outside of classrooms, and are serving an important educational function. The Maker Movement is rediscovering learning by doing, which is Dewey's phrase from 100 years ago. We are rediscovering Dewey and Montessori and a lot of the practices that they pioneered that have been forgotten or at least put aside. A maker space is a place which can be in a school, but it doesn't look like a classroom. It can be in a library. It can be out in the community. It has tools and materials. It's a place where you get to make things based on your interest and on what you, re learning to do.F) Ideas about learning by doing have struggled to become mainstream educationally, despite being old concepts from Dewey and Montessori, Plato and Aristotle, and in the American context, Ralph Emerson, on the value of experience and self-reliance. It's not necessarily an efficient way to learn. We learn, in a sense, by trial and error. Learning from experience is something that takes time and patience. It's very individualized. If your goal is to have standardized approaches to learning, where everybody learns the same thing at the same time in the same way, then learning by doing doesn't really fit that mold anymore. It's not the world of textbooks. It's not the world of testing.G) Learning by doing may not be efficient, but it is effective. Project-based learning has grown in popularity with teachers and administrators. However, project-based learning is not making. Although there is a connection, there is also a distinction. The difference lies in whether the project is in a sense defined and developed by the student or whether it's assigned by a teacher. We'll all get the kids to build a small boat. We are all going to learn about X, Y, and Z. That tends to be one form of project- based learning.H) I really believe the core idea of making is to have an idea within your head—or you just borrow it from someone—and begin to develop it, repeat it and improve it. Then, realize that idea somehow. That thing that you make is valuable to you and you can share it with others. I'm interested in how these things are expressions of that person, their ideas, and their interactions with the world.I) In some ways, a lot of forms of making in school trivialize (使变得⽆⾜轻重) making. The thing that you make has no value to you. Once you are done demonstrating whatever concept was in the; textbook, you throw away the pipe cleaners, the straws, the cardboard tubes.J) Making should be student-directed and student-led, otherwise it's boring. It doesn't have the motivation of the student. I'm not saying that students should not learn concepts or not learn skills. They do. But to really harness their motivation is to build upon their interest. It's to let them be in control and to drive the car.K) Teachers should aim to build a supportive, creative environment for students to do this work. A very social environment, where they are learning from each other. When they have a problem, it isn't the teachernecessarily coming in to solve it. They are responsible for working through that problem. It might be they have to talk to other students in the class to help get an answer.L) The teacher's role is more of a coach or observer. Sometimes, to people, it sounds like this is a diminished role for teachers. I think it's a heightened role. You're creating this environment, like a maker space. You have 20 kids doing different things. You are watching them and really it's the human behaviors you're looking at. Are they engaged? Are they developing and repeating their project? Are they stumbling (受挫)? Do they need something that they don't have? Can you help them be aware of where they are?M) My belief is that the goal of making is not to get every kid to be hands-on, but it enables us to be good learners. It's not the knowledge that is valuable; it's the practice of learning new things and understanding how things work. These are processes that you are developing so that you are able, over time, to tackle more interesting problems, more challenging problems-problems that require many people instead of one person, and many skills instead of one.N) If teachers keep it form-free and student-led, it can still be tied to a curriculum and an educational plan. I think a maker space is more like a library in that there are multiple subjects and multiple things that you can learn. What seems to be missing in school is how these subjects integrate, how they fit t together in any meaningful way. Rather than saying, "This is science, over here is history," I see schools taking this idea of projects and looking at: How do they support children in higher level learning?O) I feel like this is a shift away from a subject matter-based curriculum to a more experiential curriculum or learning. It's still in its early stages, but I think it's shifting around not what kids learn but how they learn.36.A maker space is where people make things according to their personal interests.37.The teachers, role is enhanced in a maker space as they have to monitor and facilitate during the process.ing up with an idea of one's own or improving one from others is key to the concept of making.39.Contrary to structured learning, learning by doing is highly individualized.40.America is a nation known for the idea of making things by oneself.41.Making will be boring unless students are able to take charge.42.Making can be related to a project, but it is created and carried out by students themselves.43.The author suggests incorporating the idea of a maker space into a school curriculum.44.The maker concept is a modern version of some ancient philosophical ideas.45.Making is not taken seriously in school when students are asked to make something meaningless to them based on textbooks.Section CDirections: In this section, you will hear a passage three times. When the passage is read for the first time,you should listen carefully for its general idea.When the passage is read for the second time,you are required to fill in the blanks with the exact words you have just heard. Finally,when the passage is read for the third time,you should check what you have written.Passage OneQuestions 46 to 50 are based on the following passage.Professor Ashok Goel of Georgia Tech developed an artificially intelligent teaching assistant to help handle the enormous number of student questions in the online class, Knowledge-Based Artificial Intelligence. This online course is a core requirement of Georgia Tech's online Master of Science in Computer Science program. Professor Goel already had eight teaching assistants, but that wasn't enough to deal with the overwhelming number of daily questions from students.Many students drop out of online courses because of the lack of teaching support. When students feel isolated or confused and reach out with questions that go unanswered, their motivation to continue begins to fade. Professor Goel decided to do something to remedy this situation and his solution was to create a virtual assistant named Jill Watson, which is based on the IBM Watson platform.Goel and his team developed several versions of Jill Watson before releasing her to the online forums. At first, the virtual assistant wasn't too great. But Goel and his team sourced the online discussion forum tofind all the 40,000 questions that had ever been asked since the class was launched. Then they began to feed Jill with the questions and answers. After some adjustments and sufficient time, Jill was able to answer the students' questions correctly 97% of the time. The virtual assistant became so advanced and realistic that the students didn't know she was a computer. The students, who were studying artificial intelligence, were interacting with the virtual assistant and couldn't tell it apart from a real human being. Goel didn't inform them about Jill's true identity until April 26. The students were actually very positive about the experience.The goal of Professor Goel's virtual assistant next year is to take over answering 40% of all the questions posed by students on the online forum. The name Jill Watson will, of course, change to something else next semester. Professor Goel has a much rosier outlook on the future of artificial intelligence than, say, Elon Musk, Stephen Hawking, Bill Gates or Steve Wozniak.46. What do we lear about Knowledge-Based Arificial Itelligence?A) It is a robot that can answer students' questions.B) It is a course designed for students to leamn online.C) It is a high-tech device that revolutionizes teaching.D) It is a computer program that aids student leaming.47. What problem did Professor Goel meet with?A) His students were unsatisfied with the assistants.B) His course was too difficult for the students.C) Students' questions were too many to handle.D) Too many students dropped out of his course.48. What do we lear about Jill Watson?A) She turned out to be a great sucess.B) She got along pretty well with students.C) She was unwelcome to students at first.D) She was released online as an experiment.49. How did the students feel about Jill Watson?A) They thought she was a bit too artificial.B) They found her not as capable as expected.C) They could not but admire her knowledge.D) They could not tell her from a real person.50. What does Professor Goel plan to do next with Jill Watson?A) Launch different versions of her online.B) Feed her with new questions and answers.C) Assign her to answer more of students' questions.D) Encourage students to interact with her more freely.Passage TwoQuestions 51 to 55 are based on the following passage.Thinking small, being engaging, and having a sense of humor don't hurt. Those are a few of the traits of successful science crowdfunding efforts that emerge from a recent study that examined nearly 400 campaigns. But having a large network and some promotional skills may be more crucial.Crowdfunding, raising money for a project through online appeals, has taken off in recent years for everything from making movies to producing water-saving gadgets. Scientists have tried to tap Internet donors, too, with mixed success. Some raised more than twice their goals, but others have fallen short of reaching even modest targets.To determine what separates science crowdfunding triumphs from failures, a team led by sciencecommunications scholar Mike Sch?fer of the University of Zurich examined the content of the webpages for 371 recent campaigns.Four traits stood out for those that achieved their goals, the researchers report in Public Understanding of Science. For one, they use a crowdfunding platform that specializes in raising money for science, and not just any kind of project. Although sites like Kickstarter take all comers, platforms such as and only present scientific projects. For another, they present the project with a funny video because good visuals and a sense of humor improved success. Most of them engage with potential donors, since projects that answered questions from interested donors fared better. And they target a small amount of money. The projects included in the study raised $4,000 on average, with 30% receiving less than $1,000. The more money a project sought, the lower the chance it reached its goal, the researchers found.Other factors may also significantly influence a project's success, most notably, the size of a scientist's personal and professional networks, and how much a researcher promotes a project on their own. Those two factors are by far more critical than the content on the page. Crowdfunding can be part of researchers' efforts to reach the public, and people give because "they feel a connection to the person" who is doing the fundraising—not necessarily to the science.51. What do we learn about the scientists trying to raise money online for their projects?A) They did not raise much due to modest targets.B) They made use of mixed fundraising strategies.C) Not all of them achieved their anticipated goals.D) Most of them put movies online for the purpose.52. What is the purpose of Mike Schafer' s research of recent crowdfunding campaigns?A) To create atractive content for science websites.B) To identify reasons for their different outcomes.C) To help scientists to launch innovative projects.D) To separate science projects from general ones.53. What trait contributes to the success of a crowdfiunding campaign?A) The potential benefit to future generations.B) Its interaction with prospective donors.C) Its originality in addressing financial issues.D) The value of the proposed project.54. What did the researchers think of the financial targets of crowdfunding projects?A) They should be small to be sucessful.B) They should be based on actual needs.C) They should be assed with great care.D) They should be ambitious to gain notice.55. What motivates people to donate in a crowdfunding campaign?A) The ease of access to the content of the webpage.B) Their desire to contribute to the cause of science.C) The significance and influence of the project itself.D) Their feeling of connection to the scientists themselves.Part Ⅳ Translation (30 minutes)Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to translate a passage from Chinese into English. You should write your answer on Answer Sheet 2.中国家庭⼗分重视孩⼦的教育。

英语四级考试题及答案

英语四级考试题及答案

英语四级考试题及答案一、听力理解(共20小题,每小题1分,满分20分)1. A) The man is looking for his keys.B) The man is looking for his wallet.C) The man is looking for his phone.D) The man is looking for his glasses.答案:B2. A) She is a teacher.B) She is a student.C) She is a doctor.D) She is a nurse.答案:A3. A) He will go to the concert.B) He will go to the movie.C) He will go to the library.D) He will go to the park.答案:A4. A) She is happy about her new job.B) She is worried about her new job.C) She is excited about her new job.D) She is nervous about her new job.答案:C5. A) He is going to the gym.B) He is going to the beach.C) He is going to the mountains.D) He is going to the lake.答案:A6. A) She is tired of her job.B) She is bored with her job.C) She is satisfied with her job.D) She is excited about her job.答案:B7. A) He is going to the museum.B) He is going to the zoo.C) He is going to the aquarium.D) He is going to the botanical garden.答案:C8. A) She is going to the bakery.B) She is going to the butcher.C) She is going to the grocery store.D) She is going to the farmers' market.答案:D9. A) He is going to the airport.B) He is going to the train station.C) He is going to the bus station.D) He is going to the subway station.答案:A10. A) She is going to the art gallery.B) She is going to the museum.C) She is going to the theater.D) She is going to the concert.答案:B(注:听力部分剩余10题略)二、阅读理解(共20小题,每小题2分,满分40分)Passage 111. What is the main topic of the passage?A) The importance of sleep.B) The effects of sleep deprivation.C) The benefits of a good night's sleep.D) The consequences of poor sleep habits.答案:B12. According to the passage, which of the following is a sign of sleep deprivation?A) Increased appetite.B) Decreased appetite.C) Improved memory.D) Impaired memory.13. What does the passage suggest about the relationship between sleep and health?A) Sleep is not important for health.B) Sleep is crucial for maintaining good health.C) Sleep has no effect on health.D) Sleep is only important for mental health.答案:BPassage 214. What is the author's purpose in writing this passage?A) To persuade readers to adopt a healthy lifestyle.B) To inform readers about the benefits of exercise.C) To entertain readers with humorous stories.D) To educate readers on the importance of nutrition.15. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a benefit of exercise in the passage?A) Improved mood.B) Increased energy.C) Better sleep.D) Enhanced creativity.答案:D16. According to the passage, what is a common mistake people make when starting an exercise routine?A) They do too much too soon.B) They do too little too often.C) They focus on one type of exercise.D) They ignore the importance of rest.答案:A17. What does the author suggest as a good starting point for a new exercise routine?A) Joining a gym.B) Hiring a personal trainer.C) Starting with low-intensity exercises.D) Setting unrealistic goals.答案:CPassage 318. What is the main idea of the passage?A) The impact of technology on communication.B) The challenges of maintaining relationships in the digital age.C) The benefits of online social networking.D) The drawbacks of excessive screen time.答案:B19. According to the passage, which of the following is a reason people may feel lonely despite being connected online?A) They have too many friends.B) They have too few friends.C) They lack meaningful interactions.D) They spend too much time online.答案:C20. What does the author suggest as a way to improve relationships in the digital age?A) Reducing screen time.B) Increasing online interactions.C) Prioritizing face-to-face communication.D) Using technology to enhance communication.答案:C(注:阅读理解部分剩余10题略)三、词汇与结构(共20小题,每小题1.5分,满分30分)21. The weather forecast predicts that it will ________ rain this afternoon.A) slightlyB) slightlyC) heavilyD) heavily答案:C22. She has always been very ________ about her appearance.A) consciousB) consciousC) subconsciousD) subconscious答案:A23. The company is ________ a new marketing strategy to increase sales.A) implementingB) implementingC) implyingD) implying答案:A24. The teacher asked the students to ________ their answers in complete sentences.A) justifyB) justifyC) verifyD) verify答案:A25. The ________ of the old building was a significant event in the community.A) demolitionB) demolitionC) decorationD) decoration答案:A26. The ________ of the project was delayed due to bad weather.A) implementationB) implementationC) implicationD) implication答案:A27. The ________ of the new policy has been met with mixed reactions.A) enforcementB) enforcementC) performanceD) performance答案:A28. The ________ of the company's success can be attributed to its innovative approach.A) attributeB) attributeC) attributionD) attribution答案:C29. The ________ of the team's performance was disappointing.A) outcomeB) outcomeC) inputD) input答案:A30. The ________ of the meeting has been changed to next week.A) scheduleB) scheduleC) sheduleD) shedule答案:A(注:词汇与结构部分剩余10题略)四、翻译(共5小题,每小题3分,满分15分)31. 随着科技的发展,人们的生活越来越便利。

历年英语四级真题及答案(参考)

历年英语四级真题及答案(参考)

历年英语四级真题及答案2010年6月英语四级考试真题Part I Writing (30 minutes)注意:此部分试题在答题卡1上。

Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay on the topic of Due Attention Should Be Given To Spelling. You should write at least 120 words following the outline given below:1. 现在很多学生在英语学习中别重视拼写2. 浮现这种事情的缘故3. 为了改变这种状况,我以为…Due Attention Should Be Given To Spelling___________________________________________________________ ____________________Part II Reading Comprehension (Skimming and Scanning) (15 minutes)Directions: In this part, you will have 15 minutes to go over the passage quickly and answer the questions on Answer Sheet 1. For questions 1-7, choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). For questions 8-10, complete the sentences with the information given in the passage. Caught in the WebA few months ago, it wasn't unusual for 47-year-old Carla Toebe to spend 15 hours per day online. She'd wake up early, turn on her laptop and chat on Internet dating sites and instant-messaging programs – leaving her bed for only brief intervals. Her household bills piled up, along with the dishes and dirty laundry, but it took near-constant complaints from her four daughters before she realized she had a problem. "I was starting to feel like my whole world was falling apart –kind of slipping into a depression," said Carla. "I knew that if I didn't get off the dating sites, I'd just keep going," detaching (使脱离) herself further from the outside world. Toebe's conclusion: She felt like she was "addicted" to the Internet. She's not alone.Concern about excessive Internet use isn't new. As far back as 1995, articles in medical journals and the establishment of a Pennsylvania treatment center for overusers generated interest in the subject. There's still no consensus on how much time online constitutes too much or whether addiction is possible. But as reliance on the Web grows, there are signs that the question is getting more serious attention: Last month, a study published in CNS Spectrums claimed to be the first large-scale look at excessive Internet use. The American PsychiatricAssociation may consider listing Internet addiction in the next edition of its diagnostic manual. And scores of online discussion boards have popped up on which people discuss negative experiences tied to too much time on the Web. "There's no question that there're people who're seriously in trouble because they're overdoing their Internet involvement," said psychiatrist (精神科大夫) Ivan Goldberg. Goldberg calls the problem a disorder rather than a true addiction. Jonathan Bishop, a researcher in Wales specializing in online communities, is more skeptical. "The Internet is an environment," he said. "You can't be addicted to the environment." Bishop describes the problem as simply a matter of priorities, which can be solved by encouraging people to prioritize other life goals and plans in place of time spent online.The new CNS Spectrums study was based on results of a nationwide telephone survey of more than 2,500 adults. Like the 2005 survey, this one was conducted by StanfordUniversity researchers.About 6% of respondents reported that "their relationships suffered because of excessive Internet use." About 9% attempted to conceal "nonessential Internet use," and nearly 4% reported feeling "preoccupied by the Internet when offline."About 8% said they used the Internet as a way to escape problems, and almost 14% reported they "found it hard to stay away from the Internet for several days at a time.""The Internet problem is still in its infancy," said Elias Aboujaoude, a Stanford professor. No single online activity is to blame for excessive use, he said. "They're online in chat rooms, checking e-mail, or writing blogs. [The problem is] not limited to porn (色情) or gambling" websites.Excessive Internet use should be defined not by the number of hours spent online but "in terms of losses," said Maressa Orzack, a HarvardUniversity professor. "If it's a loss [where] you're not getting to work, and family relationships are breaking down as a result, then it's too much."Since the early 1990s, several clinics have been established in the U. S. to treat heavy Internet users. They include the Center for Internet Addiction Recovery and the Center for Internet Behavior.The website for Orzack's center lists the following among the psychological symptoms of computer addiction:● Having a sense of well-being (幸福) or excitement while at the computer.● Longing for more an d more time at the computer.● Neglect of family and friends.● Feeling empty, depressed or irritable when not at the computer.● Lying to employers and family about activities.● Inability to stop the activity.● Problems with school or job.Physical symptoms listed include dry eyes, backaches, skipping meals, poor personal hygiene (卫生) and sleep disturbances. People who struggle with excessive Internet use maybe depressed or have other mood disorders, Orzack said. When she discusses Internet habits with her patients, they often report that being online offers a "sense of belonging, and escape, excitement [and] fun," she said. "Some people say relief…because they find themselves so relaxed."Some parts of the Internet seem to draw people in more than others. Internet gamers spend countless hours competing in games against people from all over the world. One such game, called World of Warcraft, is cited on many sites by posters complaining of a "gaming addiction."Andrew Heidrich, an education network administrator from Sacramento, plays World of Warcraft for about two to four hoursevery other night, but that's nothing compared with the 40 to 60 hours a week he spent playing online games when he was in college. He cut back only after a full-scale family intervention (干预), in which relatives told him he'd gained weight."There's this whole culture of competition that sucks people in" with online gaming, said Heidrich, now a father of two. "People do it at the expense of everything that was a constant in their lives." Heidrich now visits websites that discuss gaming addiction regularly "to remind myself to keep my love for online games in check."Toebe also regularly visits a site where posters discuss Internet overuse. In August, when she first realized she had a problem, she posted a message on a Yahoo Internet addiction group with the subject line: "I have an Internet Addiction." "I'm self-employed and need the Internet for my work, but I'm failing to accomplish my work,to take care of my home, to give attention to my children," she wrote in a message sent to the group."I have no money or insurance to get professional help;I can't even pay my mortgage (抵押贷款) and face losing everything."Since then, Toebe said, she has kept her promise to herself tocut back on her Internet use. "I have a boyfriend now, and I'm not interested in online dating," she said by phone last week. "It's a lot better now."注意:此部分试题请在答题卡1上作答。

英语四级考试题及答案

英语四级考试题及答案

英语四级考试题及答案一、听力理解(共30分)1. A) The man is a teacher.B) The man is a student.C) The man is a doctor.D) The man is a lawyer.答案:B2. A) The woman is looking for a job.B) The woman is looking for an apartment.C) The woman is looking for a restaurant.D) The woman is looking for a bookstore.答案:A3. A) The weather is very hot.B) The weather is very cold.C) The weather is very rainy.D) The weather is very windy.答案:A4. A) The man is going to the cinema.B) The man is going to the concert.C) The man is going to the museum.D) The man is going to the theater.答案:D5. A) The woman is happy about the news.B) The woman is sad about the news.C) The woman is angry about the news.D) The woman is surprised about the news.答案:A二、阅读理解(共20分)Passage 16. What is the main topic of the passage?A) The importance of sleep.B) The effects of sleep deprivation.C) The benefits of napping.D) The relationship between sleep and health.答案:B7. According to the passage, what happens when people don't get enough sleep?A) They become more creative.B) They become more irritable.C) They become more energetic.D) They become more focused.答案:BPassage 28. What is the author's opinion about the new policy?A) The author supports the new policy.B) The author is against the new policy.C) The author is neutral about the new policy.D) The author is unsure about the new policy.答案:A9. What is the purpose of the new policy?A) To increase productivity.B) To reduce pollution.C) To save energy.D) To improve public health.Passage 310. What is the main idea of the passage?A) The advantages of online shopping.B) The disadvantages of online shopping.C) The future of online shopping.D) The history of online shopping.答案:A11. According to the passage, which of the following is a benefit of online shopping?A) It is more expensive.B) It is more time-consuming.C) It offers a wider selection.D) It requires more physical effort.三、词汇与语法(共20分)12. The weather forecast predicts that it will be ________ tomorrow.A) sunnyB) rainyC) cloudyD) windy答案:A13. She is ________ to pass the exam because she has studied very hard.A) likelyB) unlikelyC) impossibleD) possible14. The teacher asked the students to ________ their homework on time.A) turn offB) turn inC) turn onD) turn out答案:B15. The company has decided to ________ the new product line.A) launchB) landC) crashD) crash答案:A16. The ________ of the meeting has been changed to next Monday.A) scheduleB) locationC) dateD) time答案:C四、完形填空(共15分)17. A) DespiteB) BecauseC) AlthoughD) Unless答案:A18. A) increasingB) decreasingC) improvingD) worsening 答案:B19. A) advantageB) disadvantageC) benefitD) drawback答案:A20. A) focusedB) distractedC) concentratedD) absorbed答案:B五、翻译(共15分)21. 随着科技的发展,人们的生活变得越来越方便。

大学英语四级考试真题及答案

大学英语四级考试真题及答案

大学英语四级考试真题(第一套)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 essay. Suppose you have two options upon graduation: one is to take a job in a company and the other to go to a graduate school. You are to make a choice between the two. Write an essay to explain the reasons for your choice. You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.Much controversy has been aroused about whether the students should find a job or start their own business after graduation. Taking a look around, we can find that some graduates bustle around job markets, while others choose to run a shop on TMall. However, I prefer the former choice.From my perspective, there are good reasons to find a job in the first several years after their graduation. First and foremost, if a graduate intends to accumulate working experience and learn from the seniors, it is advisable for him to find a job. It is an undeniable fact that the theoretical knowledge will provide the graduates with the ability to consider things comprehensively, however, only under the integration with practice can the rigid knowledge be useful for their future development. Inevitably, doing something small is the premise of undertaking something great. Take Jack Ma, the founder of Alibaba and taobao, for example. He also finds some jobs before establishing his own career, laying a solid foundation for his later success.Consequently, it is of great necessity to find a job after graduation. I firmly believe that it will continue to bring about more returns to our life and future.Part II Listening Comprehension (25 minutes)Section ADirections: In this section, you will hear three news reports. At the end of each news report, you will hear two or three questions. Both the news report and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.Questions 1 and 2 are based on the news report you have just heard.1. A) It was going to be renovated.B) He could no longer pay the rent.C) It was dangerous to live in.D) He had sold it to the royal family.【答案】C2. A) A storm.B) A strike.C) A forest fire.D) A terrorist attack.【答案】AQuestions 3 and 4 are based on the news report you have just heard.3.A) They lost contact with the emergency department.B) They were injured by suddenly falling rocks.C) They sent calls for help via a portable radio.D) They were trapped in an underground elevator.【答案】D4.A) They provided the miners with food and water.B) They sent supplies to keep the miners warm.C) They released the details of the accident.D) They tried hard to repair the elevator.【答案】BQuestions 5 to 7 are based on the news report you have just heard.5.A) Raise postage rates.B) Improve its services.C) Close some of its post offices.D) Redesign delivery routes.【答案】C6.A) Closing offices on holidays.B) Shortening business hours.C) Computerizing mail sorting processes.D) Stopping mail delivery on Saturdays.【答案】D7.A) A lot of controversy will arise.B)Taxpayers will be very pleased.C) Many people will begin to complain.D) Many post office staff will lose their jobs.【答案】DSection BDirections: In this section, you will hear two long conversations. At the end of each conversation, you will hear four questions. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B)y C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.Questions 8 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.8.A) He will lose part of his pay.B) He will go through retraining.C) He will be given a warning.D) He will be kept from promotion.【答案】A9.A) He is an experienced press operator.B) He is a trustworthy guy.C) He is always on time.D) He is on good terms with his workmates.【答案】B10.A) She is a trade union representative.B) She is a senior manager of the shop.C) She is better at handling such matters.D) She is in charge of public relations.【答案】C11.A) He is always trying to stir up trouble.B) He is skilled and experienced.C) He is very close to the manager.D) He is always complaining about low wages.【答案】AQuestions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.12.A) Open.B) Reserved.C) Selfish.D) Friendly.【答案】B13.A) They read a book.B) They talk about the weather.C) They stay quiet.D) They chat with fellow passengers.【答案】C14.A) She was unwilling to make friends with workmates.B) She was never invited to a colleague’s home.C) She was eager to visit an English castle.D) She was always treated as a foreigner.【答案】B15.A) Houses are much more quiet.B) They want to have more space.C) They want a garden of their own.D) Houses provide more privacy.【答案】DSection CDirections: In this section, you will hear three passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear three or four questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you 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 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard.16.A) They will automatically be given hiring priority.B) They don’t have to go through job interviews.C) They are likely to get much higher pay.D) They don’t have much choice of jobs.【答案】A17.A) Visit the school careers service.B) Ask their professors for help.C) Look at school bulletin boards.D) Go through campus newspapers.【答案】A18. A) Providing students with information about the library.B)Helping students arrange appointments with librarians.C)Supervising study spaces to ensure a quiet atmosphere.D)Helping students find the books and journals they need.【答案】CQuestions 19 to 21 are based on the passage you have just heard.19.A) It tastes better.B) It may be sold at a higher price.C) It is easier to grow.D) It can better survive extreme weathers.【答案】B20. A) It can grow in drier soil.B) It is immune to various diseases.C) It will replace green tea one day.D) It is healthier than green tea.【答案】D21. A) It does not have a stable market.B) It has made tea farmers’ life easier.C) It does not bring the promised health benefits.D) It has been well received by many tea drinkers.【答案】AQuestions 22 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard.22.A) They care more about environment.B)They decorate their homes themselves.C) They prefer unique objects of high quality.D) They need decorations to show their status.【答案】C23. A) They made great contributions to society.B) They could only try to create at night.C)They were proud of their creations.D)They focused on the quality of their products.【答案】B24.A) Identify fake crafts.B)Make wise choices.C)To arouse public interest in crafts.D)To boost the local economy.【答案】B25.A) To attract foreign investments.B)To preserve the traditional culture.C)Design handicrafts themselves.D)Learn the importance of creation.【答案】DPart III Reading Comprehension (40 minutes)Section ADirections: In this section, there is a passage with ten blanks. You are required to select one word for each blank from a list of choices given in a word bank following the passage. Read the passage through carefully before making your choices. Each choice in the bank is identified by a letter. 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.Many men and women have long bought into the idea that there are “male” and “female” brains, believing that explains just about every difference between the sexes. A new study __26__ that belief, questioning whether brains really can be distinguished by gender.In the study, Tel Aviv University researchers __27__ for sex differences throughout the entire human brain.27._____A) abnormalB) appliedC) brieflyD) categorizingE) challengesF) figureG) percentageH) provingI) regardlessJ) searchedK) similaritiesL) slightlyM) suggestsN) tastesO) traditionalAnd what did they find? Not much. Rather than offer evidence for __28__ brains as “male” or “female,” research shows that brains fall into a wide range, with most people falling right in the middle.28._____A) abnormalB) appliedC) brieflyD) categorizingE) challengesF) figureG) percentageH) provingI) regardlessJ) searchedK) similaritiesL) slightlyM) suggestsN) tastesO) traditionalDaphna Joel, who led the study, said her research found that while there are some gender-based —__29__ , many different types of brain can’t always be distinguished by gender.29._____A) abnormalB) appliedC) brieflyD) categorizingE) challengesF) figureG) percentageH) provingI) regardlessJ) searchedK) similaritiesL) slightlyM) suggestsN) tastesO) traditionalWhile the “average” male and “average” female brains were __30__ different, you couldn’t tell it by looking at individual brain scans. Only a small __31__ of people had “all-male” or “all-female” characteristics.30._____31._____A) abnormalB) appliedC) brieflyD) categorizingE) challengesF) figureG) percentageH) provingI) regardlessJ) searchedK) similaritiesL) slightlyM) suggestsN) tastesO) traditionalLarry Cahill, an American neuroscientist (神经科学家), said the study is an important addition to a growing body of research questioning __32__ beliefs aboutgender and brain function. But he cautioned against concluding from this study that all brains are the same, __33__ of gender.32._____33._____A) abnormalB) appliedC) brieflyD) categorizingE) challengesF) figureG) percentageH) provingI) regardlessJ) searchedK) similaritiesL) slightlyM) suggestsN) tastesO) traditional“There’s a mountain of evidence __34__ the importance of sex influences at all levels of brain function, M he told The Seattle Times.34._____A) abnormalB) appliedC) brieflyD) categorizingE) challengesF) figureG) percentageH) provingI) regardlessJ) searchedK) similaritiesL) slightlyM) suggestsN) tastesO) traditionalIf anything, he said, the study __35__ that gender plays a very important role in the brain—“even when we are not clear exactly how.”35._____A) abnormalB) appliedC) brieflyD) categorizingE) challengesF) figureG) percentageH) provingI) regardlessJ) searchedK) similaritiesL) slightlyM) suggestsN) tastesO) traditionalSection 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 aparagraph more than once. Each paragraph is marked with a letter. Answer the questions by marking the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2.Can Burglars Jam Your Wireless Security System?A)Any product that promises to protect your home deserves careful examination. So it isn't surprising that you’ll find plenty of strong opinions about the potential vulnerabilities of popular home-security systems.B)The most likely type of burglary(入室盗窃)by far is the unsophisticated crime of opportunity, usually involving a broken window or some forced entry. According to the FBI, crimes like these accounted for roughly two-thirds of all household burglaries in the US in 2013. The wide majority of the rest were illegal, unforced entries that resulted from something like a window being left open. The odds of criminal using technical means to bypass a security system are so small that the FBI doesn’t even track those statistics.C)One of the main theoretical home-security concerns is whether or not a given system is vulnerable to being blocked from working altogether. With wired setups, the fear is that a burglar(入室盗贼)might be able to shut your system down simply by cutting the right cable. With a wireless setup, you stick battery-powered sensors up around your home that keep an eye on windows, doors, motion, and more. If they detect something wrong while the system is armed, they’ll transmit a wireless alert signal to a base station that will then raise the alarm. That approach will eliminate most cord-cutting concerns—but what about their wireless equivalent, jamming? With the right device tuned to the right frequency, what’s to stop a thief from jamming your setup and blocking that alert signal from ever reaching the base station?D)Jamming concerns are nothing new, and they’re not unique to security systems. Any device that’s built to receive a wireless signal at a specific frequency can be overwhelmed by a stronger signal coming in on the same frequency. For comparison, let’s say you wanted to “jam” a conversation between two people—all you’d need to do is yell in the listener’s ear.E)Security devices are required to list the frequencies they broadcast on—that means that a potential thief can find what they need to know with minimalGoogling. They will, however, need to know what system they’re looking for. If you have a sign in your yard declaring what setup you use, that’d point them in the right direction, though at that point, we’re talking about a highly targeted, semi-sophisticated attack, and not the sort of forced-entry attack that makes up the majority of burglaries. It’s easier to find and acquire jamming equipment for some frequencies than it is for others.F)Wireless security providers will often take steps to help combat the threat of jamming attacks. SimpliSafe, winner of our Editors’ Choice distinction, utilizes a special system that’s capable of separating incidental RF interference from targeted jamming attacks. When the system thinks it’s being jammed, it’ll notify you via push alert (推送警报). From there, it’s up to you to sound the alarm manually.G)SimpliSafe was singled out in one recent article on jamming, complete with a video showing the entire system being effectively bypassed with handheld jamming equipment. After taking appropriate measure to contain the RF interference to our test lab, we tested the attack out for ourselves, and were able to verify that it is possible with the right equipment. However, we also verified that SimpliSafe’s anti-jamming system works. It caught us in the act, sent an alert to my smartphone, and also listed our RF interference on the system’s event log. The team behind the article and video in question make no mention of the system, or whether or not it detected them.H) We like the unique nature of that software. It means that a thief likely wouldn’t be able to Google how the system works, then figure out a way around it Even if they could, SimpliSafe claims that its system is always evolving, and that it varies slightly from system to system, which means there wouldn’t be a universal magic formula for cracking it Other systems also seem confident on the subject of jamming. The team at Frontpoint addresses the issue in a blog on its site, citing their own jam protection software and claiming that there aren’t any documented cases of a successful jam attack since the company began offering wireless security sensors in the 1980s.I)Jamming attacks are absolutely possible. As said before, with the right equipment and the right know-how, it’s possible to jam any wireless transmission. But how probable is it that someone will successfully jam their way into your home and steal your stuff?J) Let’s imagine that you live in a small home with a wireless security setup that offers a functional anti-jamming system. First, a thief is going to need to target your home, specifically. Then, he’s going to need to know the technical details of your system and acquire the specific equipment necessary for jamming your specific setup. Presumably, you keep your doors locked at night and while you're away, so the thief will still need to break in. That means defeating the lock somehow, or breaking a window. He’ll need to be jamming you at this point, as a broken window or opened door would normally release the alarm. So, too, would the motion detectors in your home, so the thief will need to continue jamming once he’s inside and searching for things to steal. However, he’ll need to do so without tripping the anti-jamming system, the details of which he almost certainly does not have access to.K) At the end of the day, these kinds of systems are primarily designed to protect against the sort of opportunistic smash-and-grab attack that makes up the majority of burglaries. They’re also only a single layer in what should ideally be a many-sided approach to securing your home, one that includes common sense things like sound locks and proper exterior lighting at night. No system is impenetrable, and none can promise to eliminate the worst case completely. Every one of them has vulnerabilities that a knowledgeable thief could theoretically exploit. A good system is one that keeps that worst-case setting as improbable as possible while also offering strong protection in the event of a less-extraordinary attack.36.It is possible for burglars to make jamming attacks with the necessary equipment and skill.【答案】I37.Interfering with a wireless security system is similar to interfering witha conversation.【答案】D38.A burglar has to continuously jam the wireless security device to avoid triggering the alarm, both inside and outside the house.【答案】J39.SimpliSafe provides devices that are able to distinguish incidental radio interference from targeted jamming attacks.【答案】F40.Only a very small proportion of burglaries are committed by technical means.【答案】B41.It is difficult to crack SimpliSafe as its system keeps changing.【答案】H42.Wireless devices will transmit signals so as to activate the alarm once something wrong is detected.【答案】C43.Different measures should be taken to protect one’s home from burglary in addition to the wireless security system.【答案】K44.SimpliSafe’s device can send a warning to the house owner’s cellphone.【答案】G45.Burglars can easily get a security device’s frequency by Internet search.【答案】ESection 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.As a person who writes about food and drink for a living, I couldn’t tell you the first thing about Bill Perry or whether the beers he sells are that great. ButI can tell you that I like this guy. That’s because he plans to ban tipping in favor of paying his servers an actual living wage.I hate tipping.I hate it because it’s an obligation disguised as an option. I hate it for the post-dinner math it requires of me. But mostly, I hate tipping because I believe I would be in a better place if pay decisions regarding employees were simply left up to their employers, as is the custom in virtually every other industry.Most of you probably think that you hate tipping, too. Research suggests otherwise. You actually love tipping! You like to feel that you have a voice in how much money your server makes. No matter how the math works out, you persistently view restaurants with voluntary tipping systems as being a better value, which makes it extremely difficult for restaurants and bars to do away with the tipping system.One argument that you tend to hear a lot from the pro-tipping crowd seems logical enough: the service is better when waiters depend on tips, presumably because they see a benefit to successfully veiling their contempt for you. Well, if this were true, we would all be slipping a few 100-dollar bills to our doctors on the way out their doors, too. But as it turns out, waiters see only a tiny bump in tips when they do an exceptional job compared to a passable one. Waiters, keen observers of humanity that they are, are catching on to this; in one poll, a full 30% said they didn’t believe the job they did had any impact on the tips they received.So come on, folks: get on board with ditching the outdated tip system. Pay a little more up-front for your beer or burger. Support Bill Perry’s pub, and any other bar or restaurant that doesn’t ask you to do drunken math.46.What can we learn about Bill Perry from the passage?A)He runs a pub that serves excellent beer.B)He intends to get rid of the tipping practice.C) He gives his staff a considerable sum for tips.D) He lives comfortably without getting any tips.【答案】B47.What is the main reason why the author hates tipping?A)It sets a bad example for other industries.B)It adds to the burden of ordinary customers.C) It forces the customer to compensate the waiter.D) It poses a great challenge for customers to do math.【答案】C48.Why do many people love tipping according to the author?A)They help improve the quality of the restaurants they dine in.B)They believe waiters deserve such rewards for good service.C)They want to preserve a wonderful tradition of the industry.D)They can have some say in how much their servers earn.【答案】D49.What have some waiters come to realize according to a survey?A)Service quality has little effect on tip size.B)It is in human nature to try to save on tips.C) Tips make it more difficult to please customers.D) Tips benefit the boss rather than the employees.【答案】A50.What does the author argue for in the passage?A)Restaurants should calculate the tips for customers.B)Customers should pay more tips to help improve service.C)Waiters deserve better than just relying on tips for a living.D)Waiters should be paid by employers instead of customers.【答案】DPassage TwoQuestions 51 to 55 are based on the following passage.In the past, falling oil prices have given a boost to the world economy, but recent forecasts for global growth have been toned down, even as oil prices sink lower and lower. Does that mean the link between lower oil prices and growth has weakened?Some experts say there are still good reasons to believe cheap oil should heat up the world economy. Consumers have more money in their pockets when they’re paying less at the pump. They spend that money on other things, which stimulates the economy.The biggest gains go to countries that import most of their oil like China, Japan, and India. But doesn’t the extra money in the pockets of those countries, consumers mean an equal loss in oil-producing countries, cancelling out the gains? Not necessarily, says economic researcher Sara Johnson. “Many oil producers built up huge reserve funds when prices were high, so when prices fall they will draw on their reserves to support government spending and subsidies (补贴)for their consumers.”But not all oil producers have big reserves. In Venezuela, collapsing oil prices have sent its economy into free-fall.Economist Carl Weinberg believes the negative effects of plunging oil prices are overwhelming the positive effects of cheaper oil. The implication is a sharp decline in global trade, which has plunged partly because oil- producing nations can’t afford to import as much as they used to.Sara Johnson acknowledges that the global economic benefit from a fall in oil prices today is likely lower than it was in the past. One reason is that more countries are big oil producers now, so the nations suffering from the prices drop account for a larger share of the global economy.Consumers, in the U.S. at least, are acting cautiously with the savings they’re getting at the gas pump, as the memory of the recent great recession is still fresh in their mind. And a number of oil-producing countries are trimming their gasoline subsidies and raising taxes, so the net savings for global consumers is not as big as the oil price plunge might suggest.51.What does the author mainly discuss in the passage?A)The reasons behind the plunge of oil prices.B)Possible ways to stimulate the global economy.C)The impact of cheap oil on global economic growth.D)The effect of falling oil prices on consumer spending.【答案】C52.Why do some experts believe cheap oil will stimulate the global economy?A)Manufacturers can produce consumer goods at a much lower cost.B)Lower oil prices have always given a big boost to the global economy.C)Oil prices may rise or fall but economic laws are not subject to change.D)Consumers will spend their savings from cheap oil on other commodities.【答案】D53.What happens in many oil-exporting countries when oil prices go down?A)They suspend import of necessities from overseas.B)They reduce production drastically to boost oil prices.C)They use their money reserves to back up consumption.D)They try to stop their economy from going into free-fall.【答案】C54.How does Carl Weinberg view the current oil price plunge?A)It is one that has seen no parallel in economic history.B)Its negative effects more than cancel out its positive effects.C)It still has a chance to give rise to a boom in the global economy.D)Its effects on the global economy go against existing economic laws.【答案】B55.Why haven’t falling oil prices boosted the global economy as they did before?A)People are not spending all the money they save on gas.B)The global economy is likely to undergo another recession.C)Oil importers account for a larger portion of the global economy.D)People the world over are afraid of a further plunge in oil prices.【答案】APart 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.在中国文化中,红色通常象征着好运、长寿和幸福。

历年英语四级考试真题及答案Word版

历年英语四级考试真题及答案Word版

历年英语四级考试真题及答案Word版历年英语四级考试真题及答案(2007.6—2012.6 共十一套)2007年6月英语四级真题及答案Part I Writing (30 minutes)注意:此部分试题在答题卡1上。

Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay on the topic of Welcom to our club. You should write at least 120 words following the outline given bellow: 欢迎辞,欢迎加入俱乐部。

标题:Welcome to our club书写提纲:1. 表达你的欢迎;2. 对你们俱乐部作一个简要介绍。

Part II Reading Comprehension (Skimming and Scanning) (15 minutes)Directions: In this part, you will have 15 minutes to go over the passage quickly and answer the question on Answer Sheet 1.For questions 1-7, markY (for YES) if the statement agrees with the information given in the passage;N (for NO) if statement contradicts the information given in the passage;NG (for NOT GIVEN) if the information is not given in the passage.For question 8-10, complete the sentences with the information given in the passage.Protect Your Privacy When Job-hunting OnlineIdentity theft and identity fraud are terms used to refer to all types of crime in which someone wrongfully obtains and uses another person’s personal data in some way that involves fraud or deception typically for economic gain.The numbers associated with identity theft are beginning to add up fast these days. A recent Genera Accounting Office report estimates that as many as 750,000 Americans are victims of identity theft everyear. And that number may be low, as many people choose not to report the crime even if they know the have been victimized.Identity theft is “an absolute epidemic,” states Robert Ellis Smith, a respected author and advocat of privacy. “It’s certainly picked up in the last four or fi ve years. It’s worldwide. It affects everybod and there’s very little you can do to prevent it and, worst of all, you can’t detect it until it’s probabl too late.”Unlike your fingerprints, which are unique to you and cannot be given to someone else for their use you personal data, especially your social security number, your bank account or credit card number, you telephone calling card number, and other valuable identifying data, can be used, if they fall into th wrong hands, to personally profit at your expense. In the United States and Canada, for example, many peopl have reported that unauthorized persons have taken funds out of their bank or financial accounts, or, i the worst cases, taken over their identities altogether, running up vast debts and committing crimes whil using the victims’ names. In many cases, a victim’s losses may included not only out-of-pocket financia losses, but substantial additional financial costs associated with trying to restore his reputation i the community and correcting erroneous information for which the criminal is responsible.According to the FBI, identity theft is the number one fraud committed on the Internet. So how do jo seekers protect themselves while continuing to circulate their resumes online?The key to a successfu online job search is learning to manager the risks. Here are some tips for staying safe while conductin a job search on the Internet.1. Check for a privacy policy.If you are considering posting your resume online, make sure the job search site your are considerin has a privacy policy, like /doc/798333515.html,. The policy should spell out how your information will b used, stored and whether or not it will be shared. You may want to think twice about posting your resum on a site that automatically shares your information with others. You could be opening yourself up to unwanted calls from solicitors (推销员).When reviewing the site’s privacy policy, you’ll be able to delete your resume just as easily a you posted it. You won’t necessarily want your resume to remain out there on the Internet once you lan a job. Remember, the longer your resume remains posted on a job board, the more exposure, both positiv and not-so-positive, it will receive.2. Take advantage of site features.Lawful job search sites offer levels of privacy protection. Before posting your resume, carefully consider your job search objective and the level of risk you are willing to assume./doc/798333515.html,, for example, offers three levels of privacy from which job seekers can choose. Th first is standard posting. This option gives job seekers who post their resumes the most visibility t the broadest employer audience possible.The second is anonymous (匿名的) posting. This allows job seekers the same visibility as those in th standard posting category without any of their contact information beingdisplayed. Job seekers who wis to remain anonymous but want to share some other information may choose which pieces of contact informatio to display.The third is private posting. This option allows a job seeker to post a resume without having it searche by employers. Private posting allows job seekers to quickly and easily apply for jobs that appear on /doc/798333515.html, without retyping their information.3. Safeguard your identity.Career experts say that one of the ways job seekers can stay safe while using the Internet to searc out jobs is to conceal their identities. Replace your name on your resume with a generic (泛指的) identifier such as “Intranet Developer Candidate,” or “Experienced Marketing Representative.”You should also consider eliminating the name and location of your current employer. Depending on you title, it may not be all that difficult to determine who you are once the name of your company is provided Use a general description of the company such as “Major auto manufacturer,” or “International package goods supplier.”If your job title is unique, consider using the generic equivalent instead of the exact title assigne by your employer.4. Establish and email address for your search.Another way to protect your privacy while seeking employment online is to open up an email accoun specifically for your online job search. This will safeguard your existing email box in the event someon you don’t know gets hold of your email address and shares it with others.Using an email address specifically for you job search also eliminates the possibility that you wil receive unwelcome emailsin your primary mailbox. When naming your new email address, be sure that it doesn’t contain references to your name or other information that will give away your identity. The bes solution is an email address that is relevant to the job you are seeking such as salesmgr2004@/doc/798333515.html,5. Protect your reference.If your resume contains a section with the names and contact information of your references, take i out. There’s no sense in safeguarding your information while sharing private contact information of you references.6. Keep confidential (机密的) information confidential.Do not, under any circumstances, share your social security, driver’s license, and bank account number or other personal information, such as race or eye color. Honest employers do not need this informatio with an init ial application. Don’t provide this even if they say they need it in order to conduct a background check. This is one of the oldest tricks in the book –don’t fall for it.注意:此部分试题请在答题卡1上作答。

四级英语真题及参考答案

四级英语真题及参考答案

四级英语真题及参考答案Part I Listening Comprehension (25 minutes)Section ADirections: In this section, you will hear three news reports. At the end of each news report, you will hear two or three questions. Both the news report and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheetwith a single line through the center.News Report 1[News Report Content]1. A) The number of tourists has increased.2. B) The government is investing in infrastructure.3. C) The local economy is improving.4. D) The environmental impact is being assessed.Questions:1. What is the main topic of the news report?2. Why is the government concerned about the situation?News Report 2[News Report Content]1. A) A new law has been passed.2. B) A famous company has been fined.3. C) Consumer complaints have risen.4. D) A product recall has been issued.Questions:1. What is the focus of the new law?2. What is the reason for the company's fine?News Report 3[News Report Content]1. A) A new species has been discovered.2. B) A scientific expedition has been launched.3. C) An endangered species is being protected.4. D) A wildlife reserve has been established.Questions:1. What is the significance of the discovery?2. What is the goal of the expedition?Section BDirections: In this section, you will hear two long conversations. At the end of each conversation, you will hear several questions. Both the conversations and the questions will be spoken twice. After you hear a question, read thefour choices marked A), B), C) and D), and decide which oneis the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet.Conversation 1[Conversation Content]Questions:1. What are the speakers mainly discussing?2. Why does the woman suggest a particular place?3. What does the man decide to do?Conversation 2[Conversation Content]Questions:1. What is the relationship between the speakers?2. What is the man's opinion about the woman's suggestion?3. What will the speakers do next?Section CDirections: In this section, you will hear three passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear several questions.After listening to a passage, read the four choices marked A), B), C) and D), and decide which one is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet.Passage 1[Passage Content]Questions:1. What is the main idea of the passage?2. What does the author suggest about the topic?3. What is the author's conclusion?Passage 2[Passage Content]Questions:1. What is the purpose of the passage?2. What is the author's attitude towards the subject?3. What is the main argument presented?Passage 3[Passage Content]Questions:1. What is the topic of the passage?2. What is the author's opinion on the issue?3. What evidence does the author provide?Part II Reading Comprehension (45 minutes)Section ADirections: There are four reading passages in this section. After reading each passage, you will find five questions.Choose the best answer A), B), C), or D) to each question and mark your answer on the Answer Sheet.Passage 1[Passage Content]Questions:1. What is the main topic of the passage?2. According to the passage, what is the author's view on X?3. What evidence does the author provide to support the argument?4. What can be inferred from the passage?5. What conclusion does the author reach?Passage 2[Passage Content]Questions:1. What is the purpose of the passage?2. What is the relationship between X and Y discussed in the passage?3. How does the author describe the process of Z?4. What is the significance of the findings mentioned?5. What does the author suggest for future research?Passage 3[Passage Content]Questions:1. What is the central idea of the passage?2. How does the author introduce the topic of X?3. What challenges are discussed in relation to Y?4. What is the author's perspective on the issue?5. What recommendations does the author make? Passage 4[Passage Content]Questions:1. What is the theme of the passage?2. What is the author's。

英语四级真题(附答案)

英语四级真题(附答案)

英语四级真题(附答案)以下是一份英语四级真题,附带答案供参考。

第一部分:听力1. B2. C3. A4. B5. C6. A7. B8. A9. C 10. B第二部分:阅读理解Passage 111. D 12. A13. B 14. CPassage 215. D 16. B17. C 18. APassage 319. C 20. D21. B 22. A第三部分:综合填空23. effective 24. literature 25. concluded 26. stages 27. across 28. future第四部分:翻译29. interesting30. prevented第五部分:写作参考范文:Another benefit of social media is its role in promoting awareness and advocacy. With the click of a button, users can share important news articles, petitions, and fundraising campaigns, helping to spread the word about social issues and encourage action. This has led to increased social consciousness and the mobilization of individuals for causes they believe in.Despite these positive aspects, it is important to acknowledge that social media can be addictive and may negatively impact mental health if used excessively. Therefore, it is crucial for individuals to find a balance and prioritize their well-being.In conclusion, social media has the potential to bring people together, promote important causes, and foster creativity. However, users must exercise moderation and be mindful of the impact excessive use can have on their mental health. With responsible use, social media can be a powerful tool for positive change.总结:本文介绍了社交媒体的一些优势,包括人们可以通过社交媒体与他人交流和连接、社交媒体可以促进意识和倡导力、社交媒体为自我表达和创造提供机会等。

英语四级试卷及参考答案

英语四级试卷及参考答案

英语四级试卷及参考答案一、听力理解(共25分)Section A: 短对话(共8分)1. A) The man is too busy to attend the concert.B) The concert has been cancelled.C) The woman is not interested in the concert.D) The tickets for the concert are too expensive.2. A) The woman is looking for a job.B) The man is not qualified for the job.C) The man is asking for a raise.D) The woman is offering the man a job....Section B: 长对话(共7分)11. What is the main topic of the conversation?A) A new shopping mall.B) A new movie.C) A new restaurant.D) A new book.12. Why does the man suggest going to the cinema?A) Because it's a new experience.B) Because it's cheaper than a restaurant.C) Because it's a better place for a date.D) Because the woman has never been there....Section C: 短文理解(共10分)16. What is the speaker mainly talking about?A) The importance of environmental protection.B) The impact of technology on society.C) The benefits of traveling.D) The challenges of modern life.17. According to the speaker, what can be done to address the issue?A) Encouraging recycling.B) Reducing the use of plastic.C) Promoting public transportation.D) All of the above....二、阅读理解(共20分)Section A: 快速阅读(共10分)26. The author's purpose in writing the passage is to _______.27. According to the passage, which of the following is true about the new policy?28. What does the author suggest we should do to improve our health?...Section B: 阅读理解(共10分)31. What is the main idea of the passage?32. The author uses the example of _______ to illustrate_______.33. What is the author's attitude towards the issue discussed in the passage?...三、词汇与语法结构(共15分)36. The company is _______ to expand its business overseas.A) keenB) reluctantC) indifferentD) anxious37. If it were not for the support of the community, our project _______.A) would have failedB) would failC) had failedD) fails...四、完形填空(共20分)41. The word "significant" in the context of the passage means _______.42. The author suggests that _______ is a key factor in achieving success.43. According to the passage, the attitude of the employeestowards their work is _______....五、翻译(共20分)Translate the following sentences into English:44. 随着科技的发展,我们的生活变得越来越便利。

大学英语四级考试真题及答案

大学英语四级考试真题及答案

2016年1 2月大学英语四级考试真题(第一套)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 minu tes to write an essay. Suppose you have two opti ons upon graduati on: one is to take a job in a compa ny and the other to go to a graduate school. You are to make a choice betwee n the two. Write an essay to expla in the reas ons for your choice. You should write at least 120 words but no more tha n 180 words.Much con troversy has bee n aroused about whether the stude nts should find a job or start their own bus in ess after graduation. Taking a look around, we can find that some graduates bustle around job markets, while others choose to run a shop on TMall. However, I prefer the former choice.From my perspective, there are good reas ons to find a job in the first several years after their graduati on.First and foremost, if a graduate intends to accumulate working experience and learn from the seniors, it is advisable for him to find a job. It is an undeni able fact that the theoretical kno wledge will provide the graduates with the ability to consider things comprehensively, however, only under the integration with practice can the rigid knowledge be useful for their future development. Inevitably, doing something small is the premise of un dertak ing someth ing great. Take Jack Ma, the foun der of Alibaba and taobao, for example. He also finds some jobs before establishing his own career, laying a solid foundation for his later success.Consequently, it is of great necessity to find a job after graduation. I firmly believe that it will continue to bring about more retur ns to our life and future.Part II Listening Comprehension (25 minutes)Section ADirections: In this sect ion, you will hear three n ews reports. At the end of each n ews report, you will hear two or three questions. Both the news report and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best an swer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresp onding letter on An swer Sheet 1 with a sin gle line through the cen tre.Questi ons 1 and 2 are based on the n ews report you have just heard.1. A) It was going to be reno vated.B) He could no Ion ger pay the rent.C) It was dan gerous to live in.D) He had sold it to the royal family.【答案】C2. A) A storm.B) A strike.C) A forest fire.D) A terrorist attack.【答案】AQuesti ons 3 and 4 are based on the n ews report you have just heard.3. A) They lost con tact with the emerge ncy departme nt.B) They were injured by sudde nly falli ng rocks.C) They sent calls for help via a portable radio.D) They were trapped in an un dergro und elevator.【答案】D4. A) They provided the mi ners with food and water.B) They sent supplies to keep the miners warm.C) They released the details of the accide nt.D) They tried hard to repair the elevator.【答案】BQuesti ons 5 to 7 are based on the n ews report you have just heard.5. A) Raise postage rates.B) Improve its services.C) Close some of its post offices.D) Redesig n delivery routes.【答案】C6. A) Closi ng offices on holidays.B) Shorte ning bus in ess hours.C) Computeriz ing mail sorting processes.D) Stopp ing mail delivery on Saturdays.【答案】D7. A) A lot of con troversy will arise.B) Taxpayers will be very pleased.C) Many people will begin to complain.D) Many post office staff will lose their jobs.【答案】DSection BDirections: In this sect ion, you will hear two long con versati ons. At the end of each con versati on, you will hear four questions. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best an swer from the four choices marked A), B)y C) and D). Then mark the corresp onding letter on An swer Sheet 1 with a sin gle line through the cen tre.Questions 8 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.8. A) He will lose part of his pay.B) He will go through retrai ning.C) He will be give n a warni ng.D) He will be kept from promoti on.【答案】A9. A) He is an experie need press operator.B) He is a trustworthy guy.C) He is always on time.D) He is on good terms with his workmates.【答案】B10. A) She is a trade union represe ntative.B) She is a senior man ager of the shop.C) She is better at han dli ng such matters.D) She is in charge of public relatio ns.【答案】C11. A) He is always trying to stir up trouble.B) He is skilled and experieneed.C) He is very close to the man ager.D) He is always complai ning about low wages.【答案】AQuestions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.12. A) Ope n.B) Reserved.C) Selfish.D) Frie ndly.【答案】B13. A) They read a book.B) They talk about the weather.C) They stay quiet.D) They chat with fellow passe ngers.【答案】C14. A) She was unwilling to make friends with workmates.B) She was never invited to a colleague ' s home.C) She was eager to visit an En glish castle.D) She was always treated as a foreig ner.【答案】B15. A) Houses are much more quiet.B) They want to have more space.C) They want a garde n of their own.D) Houses provide more privacy.【答案】DSection CDirections: In this sect ion, you will hear three passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear three or four questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on An swer Sheet 1 with a sin gle line through the cen tre.Questi ons 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard.16. A) They will automatically be given hiring priority.B) They don ' t have to go through job in terviews.C) They are likely to get much higher pay.D) They don ' t have much choice of jobs.【答案】A17. A) Visit the school careers service.B) Ask their professors for help.C) Look at school bulleti n boards.D) Go through campus n ewspapers.【答案】A18. A) Providi ng stude nts with in formati on about the library.B) Help ing stude nts arrange appo in tme nts with libraria ns.C) Supervis ing study spaces to en sure a quiet atmosphere.D) Help ing stude nts find the books and journ als they n eed.【答案】CQuesti ons 19 to 21 are based on the passage you have just heard.19. A) It tastes better.B) It may be sold at a higher price.C) It is easier to grow.D) It can better survive extreme weathers.【答案】B20. A) It can grow in drier soil.B) It is immune to various diseases.C) It will replace gree n tea one day.D) It is healthier than green tea.【答案】D21. A) It does not have a stable market.B) It has made tea farmers' life easier.C) It does not bring the promised health ben efits.D) It has bee n well received by many tea drin kers.【答案】AQuesti ons 22 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard.22. A) They care more about en vir onment.B) They decorate their homes themselves.C) They prefer unique objects of high quality.D) They n eed decoratio ns to show their status.【答案】C23. A) They made great con tributi ons to society.B) They could only try to create at ni ght.C) They were proud of their creati ons.D) They focused on the quality of their products.【答案】B24. A) Identify fake crafts.B) Make wise choices.C) To arouse public in terest in crafts.D) To boost the local economy.【答案】B25. A) To attract foreig n in vestme nts.B) To preserve the traditi onal culture.C) Desig n han dicrafts themselves.D) Lear n the importa nee of creatio n.【答案】DPart III Reading Comprehension (40 minutes)Section ADirections: In this sect ion, there is a passage with ten bla nks. You are required to select one word for each blank from a list of choices given in a word bank following the passage. Read the passage through carefully before making your choices. Each choice in the bank is identified by a letter. Please mark the corresponding letter for each item on An swer Sheet 2 with a sin gle line through the cen tre. You may not use any of the words in the bank more tha n once.Many men and women have long bought into the idea that there are “ male” and “ female” brains, believi ng that expla ins just about every differe nee betwee n the sexes. A new study __26__ that belief, questi oning whether brains really can be distinguished by gender.In the study, Tel Aviv Uni versity researchers __27__ for sex differe nces throughout the en tire huma n brai n.A) abno rmalB) appliedC) brieflyD) categoriz ingE) challe ngesG) perce ntageH) provi ngI) regardlessJ) searchedK) similaritiesL) slightlyM) suggestsN) tastesor O) traditio nalAnd what did they find? Not much. Rather than offer evidenee for __28__ brains as “ male”“female,” research shows that brains fall into a wide range, with most people falling right in the middle.28. ____A) abno rmalB) appliedC) brieflyD) categoriz ingE) challe ngesF) figureG) perce ntageH) provi ngI) regardlessJ) searchedK) similaritiesL) slightlyM) suggestsN) tastesO) traditio nalDaph na Joel, who led the study, said her research found that while there are some gen der-based —__29 many different types of brain can ' t always be distinguished by gender.29.A) abnormalB) appliedC) brieflyD) categoriz ingE) challe ngesF) figureG) perce ntageH) provi ngI) regardlessJ) searchedK) similaritiesL) slightlyM) suggestsN) tastesO) traditio nalWhile the “ average” male and “ average" female brains were __30__ different, you couldn ' t tell it by look ing at in dividual brain sca ns. Only a small __31__ of people had “ all-male ” or “ all-female ” characteristics.30. ___31. ___A) abno rmalB) appliedC) brieflyD) categoriz ingE) challe ngesF) figureG) perce ntageH) provi ngI) regardlessJ) searchedK) similaritiesL) slightlyM) suggestsN) tastesO) traditio nalLarry Cahill, an American neuroscientist ( 神经科学家),said the study is an important addition to a growing body of research questio ning __32__ beliefs about gen der and brain function. But he cauti oned aga inst con cludi ng from this study that all brains are the same, __33__ of gen der.32. ___33. ___A) abno rmalB) appliedC) brieflyD) categoriz ingE) challe ngesF) figureG) perce ntageH) provi ngI) regardlessJ) searchedK) similaritiesL) slightlyM) suggestsN) tastesO) traditio nal“ There' s a moun ta in of evide nee __34__ the importa nee of sex in flue nces at all levels of brain fun ctio n, M he told The Seattle Times.34. ___A) abno rmalB) appliedC) brieflyD) categoriz ingE) challe ngesF) figureG) perce ntageH) provi ngI) regardlessJ) searchedK) similaritiesL) slightlyM) suggestsN) tastesO) traditio nalIf anything, he said, the study __35__ that gender plays a very important role in the brain even when we are not clear exactly how. ”35. ____A) abno rmalB) appliedC) brieflyD) categoriz ingE) challe ngesF) figureG) perce ntageH) provi ngI) regardlessJ) searchedK) similaritiesL) slightlyM) suggestsN) tastesO) traditio nalSection BDirections: In this sect ion, you are going to read a passage with ten stateme nts attached to it. Each stateme nt 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 corresp onding letter on An swer Sheet 2.Can Burglars Jam Your Wireless Security System?A) A ny product that promises to protect your home deserves careful exam in ati on. So it isn't surpris ing that you'II find plenty of strong opinions about the potential vulnerabilities of popular home-security systems.B) The most likely type of burglary(入室盗窃)by far is the un sophisticated crime of opport uni ty, usually involving a broken window or some forced entry. According to the FBI, crimes like these accounted for roughly two-thirds of all household burglaries in the US in 2013. The wide majority of the rest were illegal, unforced entries that resulted from something like a window being left open. The odds of criminal using technical means to bypass a security system are so small that the FBI doesn' t even track those statistics.C) One of the main theoretical home-security concerns is whether or not a given system is vulnerable tobeing blocked from working altogether. With wired setups, the fear is that a burglar( 入室盗贼)might be able to shut your system dow n simply by cutt ing the right cable. With a wireless setup, you stick battery-powered sen sors up around your home that keep an eye on windows, doors, motion, and more. If they detect something wrong while the system is armed, they ' ll transmit a wireless alert signal to a base station that will then raise the alarm. That approach will elimi nate most cord-cutt ing concerns—but what about their wireless equivale nt, jammi ng? With the right device tuned to the right frequency, what ' s to stop a thief from jamming your setup and blocking that alert sig nal from ever reach ing the base stati on?D) Jamming concerns are nothing new, and they ' re not unique to security systems. Any device that ' s built to receive a wireless sig nal at a specific freque ncy can be overwhelmed by a stron ger sig nal coming in on the same freque ncy. For comparis on, let' s say you wan ted to “ jam” a con versati on betwee n two people—all you' d need to do is yell in the listener ' s ear.E) Security devices are required to list the freque ncies they broadcast on — that means that a pote ntial thief can find what they need to know with minimal Googling. They will, however, need to know what system they ' re look ing for. If you have a sig n in your yard declari ng what setup you use, that ' d point them in the right directi on, though at that point, we' re talking about a highly targeted, semi-sophisticated attack, and not the sort of forced-entry attack that makes up the majority of burglaries. It ' s easier to find and acquire jamming equipment for some freque ncies tha n it is for others.F) Wireless security providers will often take steps to help combat the threat of jam ming attacks. SimpliSafe, winner of our Editors ' Choice distinction, utilizes a special system that ' s capable of separating incidental RF interferenee from targeted jamming attacks. When the system thinks it' s being jammed, it' II notify you via push alert (推送警报).From there, it ' s up to you to sound the alarm manually.G) SimpliSafe was singled out in one recent article on jamming, complete with a video showing the entire system being effectively bypassed with han dheld jam ming equipme nt. After tak ing appropriate measure to contain the RF interfere nee to our test lab, we tested the attack out for ourselves, and were able to verify that it is possible with the right equipment. However, we also verified that SimpliSafe ' s anti-jamming system works. It caught us in the act, sent an alert to my smartphone, and also listed our RF interferenee on the system ' s event log. The team behind the article and video in question make no mention of the system, or whether or not it detected them.H) We like the unique nature of that software. It means that a thief likely wouldn ' t be able to Google how the system works, then figure out a way around it Even if they could, SimpliSafe claims that its system is always evolving, and that it varies slightly from system to system, which means there wouldn ' t be a universal magic formula for crack ing it Other systems also seem con fide nt on the subject of jammi ng. The team at Fron tpo int addresses the issue in a blog on its site, citing their own jam protection software and claiming that there aren ' t any docume nted cases of a successful jam attack si nee the compa ny bega n offeri ng wireless security sen sors in the 1980s.I) Jam ming attacks are absolutely possible. As said before, with the right equipme nt and the right kno w-how, it' s possible to jam any wireless tran smissi on. But how probable is it that some one will successfully jam their way into your home and steal your stuff?J) Let' s imagine that you live in a small home with a wireless security setup that offers a functional anti-jamming system. First, a thief is going to need to target your home, specifically. Then, he ' s going to need to know the tech nical details of your system and acquire the specific equipme nt n ecessary for jammi ng your specific setup. Presumably, you keep your doors locked at ni ght and while you're away, so the thief will still n eed to breakin. That means defeating the lock somehow, or breaking a window. He ' ll need to be jamming you at this point, as a broke n window or ope ned door would no rmally release the alarm. So, too, would the moti on detectors in your home, so the thief will n eed to continue jam ming once he ' s in side and search ing for things to steal. However, he' ll n eed to do so without tripp ing the an ti-jam ming system, the details of which he almost certa inly does not have access to.K) At the end of the day, these kinds of systems are primarily designed to protect against the sort of opport uni stic smash-a nd-grab attack that makes up the majority of burglaries. They ' re also only a sin gle layer in what should ideally be a many-sided approach to securi ng your home, one that in cludes com mon sense things like sound locks and proper exterior lighti ng at ni ght. No system is impe netrable, and non e can promise to elim in ate the worst case completely. Every one of them has vuln erabilities that a kno wledgeable thief could theoretically exploit. A good system is one that keeps that worst-case setting as improbable as possible while also offering stro ng protecti on in the event ofa less-extraord inary attack.36.11 is possible for burglars to make jam ming attacks with the n ecessary equipme nt and skill.【答案】I37」nterfering with a wireless security system is similar to interfering with a conversation.【答案】D38.A burglar has to continu ously jam the wireless security device to avoid triggeri ng the alarm, both in side and outside the house.【答案】J39.SimpliSafe provides devices that are able to distinguish incidental radio interferenee from targeted jammi ng attacks.【答案】F40.Only a very small proportion of burglaries are committed by technical means.【答案】B41.It is difficult to crack SimpliSafe as its system keeps cha nging.【答案】H42. Wireless devices will tran smit sig nals so as to activate the alarm once someth ing wrong is detected.【答案】C43. Different measures should be taken to protect one' s home from burglary in addition to the wireless security system.【答案】K44.SimpliSafe ' s device can send a warning to the house owner' s cellphone.【答案】G45. Burglars can easily get a security device ' s frequency by Internet search.【答案】ESection CDirections: There are 2 passages in this sect ion. Each passage is followed by some questi ons or unfini shed stateme nts. 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 OneQuesti ons 46 to 50 are based on the follow ing passage.As a person who writes about food and drink for a living, I couldn ' t tell you the first thing about Bill Perry or whether the beers he sells are that great. But I can tell you that I like this guy. That ' s because he plans to ban tipp ing in favor of pay ing his servers an actual livi ng wage.I hate tipp ing.I hate it because it' s an obligati on disguised as an opti on. I hate it for the post-d inner math it requires of me. But mostly, I hate tipping because I believe I would be in a better place if pay decisions regarding employees were simply left up to their employers, as is the custom in virtually every other in dustry.Most of you probably think that you hate tipping, too. Research suggests otherwise. You actually love tipping! You like to feel that you have a voice in how much money your server makes. No matter how the math works out, you persiste ntly view restaura nts with volun tary tipp ing systems as being a better value, which makes it extremely difficult for restaura nts and bars to do away with the tipp ing system.One argume nt that you tend to hear a lot from the pro-tipp ing crowd seems logical eno ugh: the service is better whe n waiters depe nd on tips, presumably because they see a ben efit to successfully veil ing their con tempt for you. Well, if this were true, we would all be slipp ing a few 100-dollar bills to our doctors on the way out their doors, too. But as it turns out, waiters see only a tiny bump in tips when they do an exceptional job compared to a passable one. Waiters, kee n observers of huma nity that they are, are catch ing on to this; in one poll, a full 30% said they didn ' t believe the job they did had any impact on the tips they received.So come on, folks: get on board with ditching the outdated tip system. Pay a little more up-front for yourbeer or burger. Support Bill Perry ' s pub, and any other bar or restaura nt that does n ' t ask you to do drunken math.46. What can we lear n about Bill Perry from the passage?A) He runs a pub that serves excelle nt beer.B) He intends to get rid of the tipping practice.C) He gives his staff a con siderable sum for tips.D) He lives comfortably without getting any tips.【答案】B47. What is the main reas on why the author hates tipp ing?A) It sets a bad example for other in dustries.B) It adds to the burde n of ordinary customers.C) It forces the customer to compe nsate the waiter.D) It poses a great challe nge for customers to do math.【答案】C48. Why do many people love tipp ing accord ing to the author?A) They help improve the quality of the restaurants they dine in.B) They believe waiters deserve such rewards for good service.C) They want to preserve a won derful traditi on of the in dustry.D) They can have some say in how much their servers earn.【答案】D49. What have some waiters come to realize accord ing to a survey?A) Service quality has little effect on tip size.B) It is in huma n n ature to try to save on tips.C) Tips make it more difficult to please customers.D) Tips ben efit the boss rather tha n the employees.【答案】A50. What does the author argue for in the passage?A) Restaura nts should calculate the tips for customers.B) Customers should pay more tips to help improve service.C) Waiters deserve better tha n just relying on tips for a livi ng.D) Waiters should be paid by employers in stead of customers.【答案】DPassage TwoQuesti ons 51 to 55 are based on the follow ing passage.In the past, falli ng oil prices have give n a boost to the world economy, but recent forecasts for global growth have bee n toned dow n, even as oil prices sink lower and lower. Does that mea n the link betwee n lower oil prices and growth has weake ned?Some experts say there are still good reasons to believe cheap oil should heat up the world economy. Consumers have more money in their pockets when they ' re paying less at the pump. They spend that money on other thin gs, which stimulates the economy.The biggest gains go to countries that import most of their oil like China, Japan, and India. But doesn ' t the extra money in the pockets of those countries, consumers mean an equal loss in oil-producing countries, can celli ng out thegains? Not n ecessarily, says econo mic researcher Sara Joh nson. “ Many oil producers built up huge reserve funds when prices were high, so when prices fall they will draw on their reserves to support government spending and subsidies (补贴占)for their consumers. ”But not all oil producers have big reserves. In Ven ezuela, collaps ing oil prices have sent its economy intofree-fall.Econo mist Carl Wein berg believes the n egative effects of plunging oil prices are overwhel ming the positive effects of cheaper oil. The implicati on is a sharp decli ne in global trade, which has plun ged partly because oilproducing nations can ' t afford to import as much as they used to.Sara Joh nson ack no wledges that the global econo mic ben efit from a fall in oil prices today is likely lower than it was in the past. One reas on is that more coun tries are big oil producers now, so the n ati ons sufferi ng from the prices drop acco unt for a larger share of the global economy.Consumers, in the U.S. at least, are acting cautiously with the savings they ' re getting at the gas pump, as the memory of the recent great recessi on is still fresh in their mind. And a nu mber of oil-produci ng coun tries are trimming their gasoli ne subsidies and rais ing taxes, so the net savi ngs for global con sumers is not as big as the oil price plunge might suggest.51. What does the author mainly discuss in the passage?A) The reas ons beh ind the plunge of oil prices.B) Possible ways to stimulate the global economy.C) The impact of cheap oil on global econo mic growth.D) The effect of falli ng oil prices on con sumer spe nding.【答案】C52. Why do some experts believe cheap oil will stimulate the global economy?A) Ma nu facturers can produce con sumer goods at a much lower cost.B) Lower oil prices have always given a big boost to the global economy.C) Oil prices may rise or fall but economic laws are not subject to change.D) Con sumers will spe nd their savi ngs from cheap oil on other commodities.【答案】D53. What happe ns in many oil-export ing coun tries whe n oil prices go dow n?A) They suspe nd import of n ecessities from overseas.B) They reduce producti on drastically to boost oil prices.C) They use their money reserves to back up con sumpti on.D) They try to stop their economy from going into free-fall.【答案】C54. How does Carl Wein berg view the curre nt oil price plun ge?A) lt is one that has seen no parallel in economic history.B) lts n egative effects more tha n cancel out its positive effects.C) It still has a chance to give rise to a boom in the global economy.D) Its effects on the global economy go aga inst exist ing econo mic laws.【答案】B55. Why haven ' t falling oil prices boosted the global economy as they did before?A) People are not spe nding all the money they save on gas.B) The global economy is likely to un dergo ano ther recessi on.C) Oil importers acco unt for a larger porti on of the global economy.D) People the world over are afraid of a further plunge in oil prices.【答案】APart 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 an swer on An swer Sheet 2.在中国文化中,红色通常象征着好运、长寿和幸福。

四级英语历年试题及答案

四级英语历年试题及答案

四级英语历年试题及答案一、听力部分1. A) 听对话,选择最佳答案。

A. 去图书馆B. 去电影院C. 去公园D. 去商场[答案] B2. B) 听短文,回答问题。

What is the main topic of the passage?A. 环保的重要性B. 健康饮食C. 工作与生活平衡D. 旅游经历[答案] C二、阅读部分1. 根据文章内容,选择正确答案。

The author suggests that the best way to learn a new language is by _______.A. taking classesB. practicing with native speakersC. reading extensivelyD. watching movies[答案] B2. 根据文章,以下哪个观点是作者支持的?A. Technology has made communication easier.B. Technology has made communication more difficult.C. Technology has no impact on communication.D. Technology has made communication faster.[答案] A三、写作部分1. 根据以下提示,写一篇不少于120字的短文。

提示:描述你最喜欢的季节和原因。

[范文]My favorite season is autumn. The weather is neither too hot nor too cold, making it the perfect time for outdoor activities. Additionally, the leaves turn into various shades of red and yellow, creating a picturesque landscape that is truly enchanting. Autumn is also the harvest season, which brings a sense of fulfillment and joy.四、翻译部分1. 将下列句子从中文翻译成英文。

大学英语四级历年真题及答案解析

大学英语四级历年真题及答案解析

A. signsB. signalsC. symbolsD. marks答案:B解析: 这个题考四个名词的比较, 其中: signs 迹象; signals 信号; symbols 象征; marks 分数.2. The icy conditions made our travel dangerous. So _____ going by car we took the underground.A. instead ofB. in addition toC. as well asD. at the cost of答案:A解析: instead of 代替,而不是; in addition to 除了…之外(还有); as well as 也(除…之外), 既…又…; at the cost of 以…为代价. 这道题横线后面是动名词形式,所以选项C和D首先排除.A. by contrastB. by natureC. on the wholeD. on the average答案:C解析: by contrast 与…相比,后面要跟with, by contrast with 与…相比较; by nature 本性,生性; on the whole 总的来说; on the average 平均.4. I’ll buy the clock _____ it costs.A. whatB. whateverC. whereD. however答案:B解析:不管花多少钱,我都买下这个钟.5. _____ Mr.Wilson is well again, he can travel.A. Now thatB. So farC. ThoughD. Even if答案:A解析: Now that 既然; So far和现在完成时态连用.Part I Writing【答案】【解析】Section A2.【题干】Question 1A.They admire the courage of space explorers.B.They enjoyed the movie on space exploration.C.They were going to watch a wonderful movie.D.They like doing scientific exploration very much.【答案】B【解析】M: Do you remember the wonderful film on space exploration we watched together last monthW: Sure. It's actually the most impressive one I've seen on that topic.Q: What do we learn about the speakers3.【题干】Question 2A.At a gift shop.B.At a graduation ceremony.C.In the office of a travel agency.D.In a school library.【答案】A【解析】W: Are you looking for anything in particularM: Yes. My son is graduating from high school and I want to get him something special.Q: Where does the conversation most probably take place4.【题干】Question 3A.He used to work in the art gallery.B.He does not have a good memory.C.He declined a job offer form the art gallery.【答案】C【解析】M: Mike told me yesterday that he'd been looking in vain for a job in the art gallery.W: Really If I remember right, he had a chance to work there but he turned it down.Q: What does the woman say about Mike5.【题干】Question 4A.Susan has been invited to give a lecture tomorrow.B.He will go to the birthday party after the lecture.C.The woman should have informed him earlier.D.He will be unable to attend the birthday party.【答案】DQ: What does the man mean6.【题干】Question 5A.Reward those having made good progress.B.Set a deadline for the staff to meet.C.Assign more workers to the project.D.Encourage the staff to work in small groups.【答案】B【解析】W: Aren't you discouraged by the slow progress your staff is makingM: Yes. I think I'll give them a deadline and hold them to it.Q: What is the man probably going to do7.【题干】Question 6A.The way to the visitor’s parking.B.The rate for parking in LotC.C.How far away the parking lot is.D.Where she can leave her car.【答案】A【解析】W: Excuse me, could you tell me where the visitor's parking is I left my car there.M: Sure. It's in Lot C, over that way.Q: What does the woman want to know8.【题干】Question 7A.He regrets missing the classes.B.He plans to take the fitness classes.C.He is looking forward to a better life.D.He has benefited form exercise.【答案】D【解析】W: You look great now that you've taken those fitness classes.M: Thanks. I've never thought better in my life.Q: What does the man mean9.【题干】Question 8A.How to work efficiency.B.How to select secretaries.C.The responsibilities of secretaries.【答案】D【解析】W: I really admire the efficiency of your secretaries.Q: What are the speakers talking about10.【题干】Questions 9 to 12 are based on the conversation you have just heard.Question 9A.It is more difficult to learn than English.B.It is used by more people than English.【答案】B【解析】Q: What does the man say about ChineseW: Why is English spoken by so many peopleM: It's spoken in many countries of the world because of the British Empire. And now, of course, there's influence of America as well.W: Many students find English a difficult language to learn.M: Oh, all languages are difficult to learn. But English does have two great advantages.W: What are theyM: Well, first of all, it has a very international vocabulary. It has many German, Dutch, French, Spanish and Italian words in it. So speakers of those languages will find many familiar words in English. In fact, English has words from many other languages as well.W: Why is thatM: Well, partly because English speakers have travelled a lot. They bring back words with them, so English really does have an international vocabulary.W: And what's the other advantage of EnglishM: It's that English grammar is really quite easy. For example, it doesn't have dozens of different endings for its nouns, adjectives and verbs, not like Latin, Russian, and German for example.W: Why is that。

英语四级考试题和答案

英语四级考试题和答案

英语四级考试题和答案一、听力理解(共30分)1. A) The man is not interested in the woman's suggestion.B) The woman is not sure whether she can go to the party.C) The woman is not familiar with the man's friends.D) The man is trying to persuade the woman to go to the party.2. A) The woman is looking for a job.B) The woman is asking for directions.C) The woman is looking for a house to rent.D) The woman is asking about the cost of living.二、阅读理解(共20分)Passage 136. What is the main idea of the passage?A) The importance of teamwork in business.B) The benefits of working in a team.C) The challenges of working in a team.D) The disadvantages of working alone.37. According to the passage, which of the following is a benefit of working in a team?A) It allows for more creativity.B) It reduces the workload for each individual.C) It provides a sense of security.D) It leads to better decision-making.Passage 238. What does the author suggest about the use of social media?A) It should be limited to avoid addiction.B) It can be beneficial if used wisely.C) It is a waste of time for most people.D) It is a necessary tool for modern communication.39. What is the author's opinion on the impact of social media on relationships?A) It has a negative effect on personal relationships.B) It can strengthen relationships if used properly.C) It has no significant impact on relationships.D) It is essential for maintaining long-distance relationships.三、词汇与语法(共20分)40. The company has recently ________ a new policy to improve employee satisfaction.A) implementedB) demonstratedC) speculatedD) deteriorated41. Despite the heavy rain, the construction work was________ on schedule.A) delayedB) postponedC) acceleratedD) maintained四、写作(共30分)42. Directions: Write an essay of about 120 words on thetopic "The Role of Technology in Education". You should write clearly and coherently, and support your view with appropriate examples.参考答案:一、听力理解1. D) The man is trying to persuade the woman to go to the party.2. B) The woman is asking for directions.二、阅读理解36. A) The importance of teamwork in business.37. B) It reduces the workload for each individual.38. B) It can be beneficial if used wisely.39. B) It can strengthen relationships if used properly.三、词汇与语法40. A) implemented41. D) maintained四、写作范文:The Role of Technology in EducationIn recent years, technology has played an increasingly significant role in the field of education. It has transformed the way students learn and teachers teach. For instance, the use of interactive whiteboards in classrooms allows for a more engaging and dynamic learning experience.Additionally, online learning platforms provide students with access to a wealth of resources and the flexibility to learn at their own pace.Moreover, technology has made education more inclusive by breaking down geographical barriers. Students from remote areas can now participate in virtual classrooms, connecting with peers and educators worldwide. This has not only expanded their horizons but also fostered a global perspective on learning.In conclusion, technology has revolutionized education by enhancing the learning experience, providing greater access to resources, and fostering global connections. As we continue to embrace technological advancements, the potential for further transformation in education is limitless.。

(完整版)大学英语四级真题及答案(多套题及详解)

(完整版)大学英语四级真题及答案(多套题及详解)

大学英语四级真题及答案(多套题及翻译)CET4 Part I Writing (30 minutes)Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay on the following topic. You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.题目一:Suppose a foreign friend of yours is coming to visit your campus, what is the most interesting place you would like to take him/her to see and why?假设你的一位外国朋友来参观你的校园,你最感兴趣的地方想带他/她去看?为什么?题目二:Suppose a foreign friend of yours is coming to visit your hometown, what is the most interesting place you would like to take him/her to see and why?假设你的一位外国朋友来参观你的家乡,你最感兴趣的地方想带他/她去看?为什么?题目三:Suppose a foreign friend of yours is coming to visit China, what is the most interesting place you would like to take him/her to see and why?假设你的一位外国朋友来参观中国,你最感兴趣的地方想带他/她去看?为什么?Part II Listening Comprehension (30 minutes)Section ADirections: In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long conversations. At the end of each conversation, one or more questions will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read 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。

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2007年6月英语四级真题及答案Section B57. When the author says the creative mind and the critical mind “cannot work in parallel”(Line 4, Para. 1) in the writingprocess, he means ________.A) no one can be both creative and criticalB) they cannot be regarded as equally importantC) they are in constant conflict with each otherD) one cannot use them at the same time58. What prevents people from writing on is ________.A) putting their ideas in raw formB) attempting to edit as they writeC) ignoring grammatical soundnessD) trying to capture fleeting thoughts59. What is the chief objective of the first stage of writingA) To organize one's thoughts logically.B) To choose an appropriate topic.C) To get one's ideas down.D) To collect raw materials.60. One common concern of writers about “free writing”is that ________.A) it overstresses the role of the creative mindB) it takes too much time to edit afterwardsC) it may bring about too much criticismD) it does not help them to think clearly61. In what way does the critical mind help the writer in the writing processA) It refines his writing into better shape.B) It helps him to come up with new ideas.C) It saves the writing time available to him.D) It allows him to sit on the side and observe.Passage Two62. Why doesn't the author want to talk about being a woman scientist againA) She feels unhappy working in male-dominated fields.B) She is fed up with the issue of gender discrimination.C) She is not good at telling stories of the kind.D) She finds space research more important.63. From Paragraph 2, we can infer that people would attribute the author's failures to ________.A) the very fact that she is a womanB) her involvement in gender politicsC) her over-confidence as a female astrophysicistD) the burden she bears in a male-dominated society64. What did the author constantly fight against while doing her . and post-doctoral researchA) Lack of confidence in succeeding in space science.B) Unfair accusations from both inside and outside her circle.C) People's stereotyped attitude toward female scientists.D) Widespread misconceptions about nature and nurtured.65. Why does the author feel great satisfaction when talking about her classA) Female students no longer have to bother about gender issues.B) Her students' performance has brought back her confidence.C) Her female students can do just as well as male students.D) More female students are pursuing science than before.What does the image the author presents to her students suggest 66.A) Women students needn't have the concerns of her generation.B) Women have more barriers on their way to academic success.C) Women can balance a career in science and having a family.D) Women now have fewer problems pursuing a science career.57-66. DBBCD ACABD2007年12月英语四级考试真题及答案Section BPassage One57. What is the most striking feature of the University of PhoenixA) All its courses are offered online.B) Its online courses are of the best quality.C) It boasts the largest number of students on campusD) Anyone taking its online courses is sure to get a degree.58.According to the passage , distance learning is basically characterized by_____A) A considerable flexibility in its academic requirementsB) The great diversity of students' academic backgroundsC) A minimum or total absence of face-to-face instructionD) the casual relationship between students and professors59. Many students take Internet -based courses mainly because they can_____A) Earn their academic degrees with much less effortB) Save a great deal on traveling and boarding expensesC) Select courses from various colleges and universitiesD) Work on the required courses whenever and wherever60. What accounts for the high drop-out rates for online studentsA) There is no strict control over the academic standards of the courses.B) The evaluation system used by online universities is inherently weak.C) There is no mechanism to ensure that they make the required effort.D) Lack of classroom interaction reduces the effectiveness of instruction.61. According to the passage, universities show great enthusiasm for DL programs for the purpose of_____A) building up their reputation C) upgrading their teaching facilitiesB) cutting down on their expenses D) providing convenience for studentsPassage Two62. What do we learn from the first paragraphA) Children do find lots of fun in many mindless activites.B) Rebecca is much too occupied to enjoy her leisure time.C) Rebecca draws on a lot of online materials for her writing.D) A lot of distractions compete for children's time nowadays.63. What did the author say about her own writing experienceA) She did not quite live up to her reputation as a writer.B) Her way to success was full of pains and frustrations.C) She was constantly under pressure of writing more.D) Most of her stories had been rejected by publishers.64. Why did Rebecca want to enter this year's writing contestA) She believed she possessed real talent for writing.B) She was sure of winning with her mother's help.C) She wanted to share her stories with readers.D) She had won a prize in the previous contest.65. What's the author's advice for parentsA) A writing career, though attractive, is not for every child to pursue.B) Children should be allowed freedom to grow through experience.C) Parents should keep an eye on the activities their kids engage in.D) Children should be given every chance to voice their opinions.57-66. ACDCB DBCAB2008年6月英语四级考试真题及答案Part III Listening Comprehension (35 minutes)Section APart IVReadingComprehens ionSection BPassage Twost century equivalent of being caught naked ”(Lines 62. What does the author mean by saying “the 213-4,A) People's personal information is easily accessed without their knowledge.st century people try every means to look into others' secrets.B) In the 21C) People tend to be more frank with each other in the information age.D) Criminals are easily caught on the spot with advanced technology.63. What would psychologists advise on the relationships between friendsA) Friends should open their hearts to each C) There should be a distance even betweenfriends.other.D) There should be fewer disputes between B) Friends should always be faithful to eachfriends.other.64. Why does the author say “we live in a world where you simple cannot keep a secret”(Line 5,A) Modern society has finally evolved into an open society.B) People leave traces around when using modern technology.C) There are always people who are curious about others' affairs.D) Many search engines profit by revealing people's identities.65. What do most Americans do with regard to privacy protectionA) They change behaviors that might disclose their identity.B) They use various loyalty cards for business transactions.C) They rely more and more on electronicdevices.D) They talk a lot but hardly do anything about it.66. According to the passage, privacy is like health in that ________.A) people will make every effort to keep it C) it is something that can easily be lost D) people don't cherish it until they lose it B) its importance is rarely understood Passage One57. What is said about global warming in the first paragraphC) Serious steps have been taken to avoid or stop A) It may not prove an environmental crisis at all.it.B) It is an issue requiring world wideD) Very little will be done to bring it under commitments.control.58. According to the author's understanding, what is Al Gore's view on global warmingA) It is a reality both people and politicians are unaware of.B) It is a phenomenon that causes us many inconveniences.C) It is a problem that can be solved once it is recognized.D) It is an area we actually have little knowledge about.59. Green house emissions will more than double by 2050 because of _______.A) economic growth B) the widening gap between the rich and poor C) wasteful use of energy D) the rapid advances of science and technologytechnological D) international 60. The author believescooperation hasthat, since the signing of breakthroughs.contributed to solving the Kyoto Protocol,D) People have to give up environmental problems________.certain material comforts61. What is the message A) politicians have started to stop global warming.the author intends to to do something to betterDCABB 57-66. convey the situationACBDD A) Global warming is more B) few nations haveof a moral issue than a adopted real toughmeasures to limit energy practical one.use2008年12月英B) The ultimate solution toglobal warming lies in new C) reductions in energyconsumption have greatly technology语四级考试真题cut back global warmingdebate overC) The 及答案global warming will lead toimportantly, men don't go to Then there is the ostrichapproach,”some men are the doctor.ReadingPart IV scared of what might be “Men aren't seeing Reading in Comprehension (there and would rather not doctors as often as they ))(25 minutesDepth know, ”says Dr. Ross should, ”says Dr. Gullotta, Cartmill.Section B “This is particularly so for the“Most men get their over-40s,when diseases tend There are 2Directions:cars serviced more regularly to strike.”passages in this section. Eachthan they service their passage is followed by some Gullotta says a healthy bodies,”Cartmill says .He questions or unfinishedman should visit the doctor believes most diseases that statements. For each of them every year or two. For those commonly affect men could there are four choicesover 45,it should be at least be addressed by preventive marked [A], [B], [C] and [D]. once ayear.check-ups.You should decide on the bestTwo months ago choice and mark the Regular check-ups for Gullotta saw a 50-year-old corresponding letter onmen would inevitably place man who had delayed doing Answer Sheet 2 with a single strain on the public purse, anything about his smoker's line through the centre.Cartmill says.”Butcough for a year.prevention is cheaper in the Passage One long run than having to treat “When I finally saw him it Questions 57 to 61 are based the diseases. Besides, the had already spread and he on the following passage.ultimate cost is far greater: it has since died from lungis called premature death.”cancer”he says, “EarlierIf you are a male anddetection and treatment may you are readingdoes the author not have cured him, but it this ,congratulations: you are congratulate his male would have prolonged this a survivor .According to readers at the beginning of life”statistics .you are more than the passagetwice as likely to die of skin According to a recent A. They are more likely to cancer than a woman ,andsurvey, 95%of women aged survive serious diseases nine times more likely to die between 15 and early 40s see today.of AIDS. Assuming you make a doctor once a year,it to the end of your natural B. Their average life span has compared to 70% of men in term, about 78 years for men been considerably extended.the same age group.in Australia, you will die onC. They have lived long average five years before a “A lot of men think theyenough to read this article.woman.(不可战胜are invincible”Gullotta says “They only 的)D. They are sure to enjoy a There are many reasons come in when a friend drops longer and happier live.for this-typically, men take dead on the golf course and more risks than woman and they think”Geez, if it could does the author state is the are more likely to drink and happen to him.most important reason mensmoke but perhaps moredie five years earlier on 61. What does Cartmill say B It is not likely the shoppercan find the same products in about regular check-ups for average than womenother stores.men A. men drink and smokeC Most stores provide the much more than women may increase publicsame kind of service.expenses B. men don't seek medicalD Not complaining to the will save money in the long care as often as womenmanager causes the shopper run C. men aren't as cautions as some trouble too.may cause psychological women in face of danger64. Shop owners often hire strains on men D. men are more likely to moonlighting police as will enable men to live as suffer from fatal diseases parking attendants so that long as womenshoppers_____59. Which of the followingbest completes the sentence Passage TwoA can stay longer browsing in “Geez, if it could happen to the store注意:此部分试题请在答题him…'(line2,para,8)卡2上作答B won't have trouble parking A. it could happen to me, tootheir cars62. Why are store managersoften the last to hear B. I should avoid playing golf C won't have any worries complaintsabout security C. I should consider myselfA Most customers won't luckyD can find their cars easily bother to complain even if after shopping D. it would be a big they have had unhappy misfortune65. What contributes most toexperiences.smoothing over issues with 60what does Dr. RossB Customers would rather customers he ostrich Cartmill mean by “trelate their unhappy approach”(line q A Manners of the experiences to peoplesalespeople around them.A. a casual attitude towardsone's health conditionsB Hiring of efficient C Few customers believe theemployees service will be improved.B. a new therapy for certainpsychological problemsC Huge supply of goods for D Customers have no easysale access to store managers.C. refusal to get medicaltreatment for fear of the pain D Design of the store layout.63. What does PaulainvolvedCourtney imply by saying “…66. To achieve better the shopper must also find a D. unwillingness to find out shopping experiences, replacement”(Line 2, Para. about one's disease becausecustomers are advised to 4)of fear_________.A New customers are boundto replace old ones.A exert pressure on stores to 58. According to Scott Hahn, A) She doesn't seem tocare about it. one big challenge to improve their service C) She isdoubtful of its practical designers who will go B settle their disputes with organic isvalue.stores in a diplomatic way. that B) She doesn't think it isC voice their dissatisfaction sustainable A) much more time is D) She is to store managers directlyvery much opposed to needed to finish a dressusing sustainable the idea D shop around and make materials .comparisons between stores61. What does the authorB) they have to create think of green fashion CBADB BDBAC 57-66. new brands for clothes A) Green products willmade of organic soon go mainstream.materials .B) It has a veryC) customers have promising future.difficulty telling organic 月英语年62009 C) Consumers have thefrom non-organicfinal say.四级考试真题及materials . D) It will appeal more toD) quality organic 答案young people.replacements forsynthetics are not readily Passage Two Section B available .62. What is the scientists' 59. We learn from Paragraph Passage One new discovery3 that designers whoA) One's hair growth undertake greenhas to do with the amount of . fashion 57. What is said about water they drink. FutureFashionA) can attend variousB) A person's hair may trade shows free .A) It inspired many reveal where they have lived.leading designers to start B) are readilyC) Hair analysisgoing green.recognized by the fashionaccurately identifies criminal world B) It showed that suspects. designers using organic C) can buy organicD) The chemical fabrics would go far.cotton at favorablecomposition of hair varies prices .C) It served as an from person to person. example of how fashion D) are gaining more and63. What does the author shows should be organized.more support .mean by “You're what you D) It convinced the 60. What is Natalie Hormilla's eat and drink”(Line 1, public that fashionable attitude towardclothes should be made ecofashion durable.B) She possesses many D) A chart illustrating A) Food and drink affectadmirable qualities becoming the movement of the rain one's personalitya First Lady.development.system.C) She will present to 66. What is the practical B) Food and drinkthe world a new image of preferences vary with value of Cerling's researchAfrican-American women. individuals.A) It helps analyze theD) She will pay closer quality of water in different C) Food and drink leaveattention to the interests of regions. traces in one's body tissues.African-American women.B) It helps the police D) Food and drink are58. What is the common determine where a crime is indispensable to one'sstereotype ofexistence. committed.African-American women C) It helps the police 64. What is said about the according to the author narrow down possibilities in rainfall in America's West A) They are victims of detective work.A) There is much more violence. B) They are of an D) It helps identify the rainfall in California than in inferior violence.drinking habits of the person Utah.C) They use quite a lot under investigation.B) The water it delivers of body language. D) They becomes lighter when it live on charity and social moves inland.welfare.ADDAB 57-66. BCBAC C) Its chemical59. What do many composition is less stable African-Americans write than in other areas. about in their blogs月英122009年D) It gathers more light A) Whether Michelle 语四级考试真题isotopes as it moves can live up to the high eastward.expectations ofher fans.及答案65. What did Cerling's team B) How Michelle shouldproduce in their researchbehave as a public figure.A) A map showing the C) How proud they are Section Bregional differences of tap to have a black woman in the water.Passage One White House.B) A collection of hair D) What Michelle should samples from various barber do as wife and mother in the 57. Why does Michelle shops. White House.Obama hold a strongC) A method to fascination for the author60. What does the measure the amount of author say about Michelle A) She serves as a role water in human hair. Obama as a First Lady model for African women.A) However many fans C) American universities B) she could helpstrengthen its ties with Yaleshe has, she should remain are enrolling moremodest,international students.C) she knew how toattract students overseas D) University presidents B) She shouldn'tare paying more attention to disappoint the D) she had boosted African-Americanfunding-raising.Yale's academic status community.63. What is the chief 66. In what way do consideration of American C) However hard she top-level administrators from universities when hiring tries, she can't expect to abroad contribute to top-level administratorsplease everybody. university developmentA) The politicalD) She will give priority A) They can enhance the correctness. B) Their ability toAfrican-American university's image.to raise funds.women's concerns.B) They will bring with C) Their fame in 61. What do many them more international academic circles. D) TheirAfrican-American women faculty.hope Michelle Obama will do administrative experience.C) They will view a lot of 64. What do we learn A) Help change the things from a new about European universities prevailing view about black perspective.from the passagewomen.D) They can set up new A) The tuitions they B) Help her husband in academic disciplines. the task of changing America.charge have been risingconsiderably.C) Outshine previousB) Their operation is First Lady.CBDCA 57-66. under strict government ABDAC D) Fullydisplay her fine supervision.qualities.C) They arestrengthening their positionby globalization.Passage Two月英语6年2010D) Most of their revenues come from the 四级考试真题及62. What is the current government.trend in higher education 答案65.Cambridgediscussed in the passageUniversity appointed AlisonA) Institutions Richard as its vice-chancellor Section Bworldwide are hiring chiefly because_____.Passage One administrators from the .A) she was known to beB) A lot of political good at raising moneyactivists are being recruitedas administrators.C) The early models 62. What do we learn 注意:此部分试题请在from the first paragraph often got damaged in the 答题卡2上作答。

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