专业英语四级9
专业英语四级(词汇突破)历年真题试卷汇编9(题后含答案及解析)
专业英语四级（词汇突破）历年真题试卷汇编9(题后含答案及解析) 题型有： 4. GRAMMAR & VOCABULARYPART IV GRAMMAR & VOCABULARY (15 MIN)Directions: There are thirty sentences in this section. Beneath each sentence there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Choose one word or phrase that best completes the sentence.1．We realized that he was under great______, so we took no notice of his bad temper.A．excitementB．stressC．crisisD．nervousness正确答案：B解析：名词辨析题。
stress表示“压力，紧张”，坏脾气一般与有压力有关，因此选[B]。
crisis指“危机”；而nervousness指“神经过敏”，excitement指“兴奋，激动”，与句意不符。
2．The majority of nurses are women, but in the higher ranks of the medical profession women are in a______.A．minorityB．scarcityC．rarityD．minimum正确答案：A解析：名词辨析题。
minority表示“少数”；scarcity表示“不足，缺乏”；rarity 表示“稀有，罕见”；minimum表示“最小值，最小量”。
由于本句使用了转折连词but，所以应该在选项中找一个与majority意思相对的，也就是minority。
四级英语讲座9：强调、省略、特殊句式
四级英语语法讲座
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• • • • • 省略有多种手法，在四级常见的是 从句中主语和谓语的 部分省略（特别是动词be的省略）省略可使句子简洁避 免重复，被机械删去的赘述部分可以填回原处。 Look out for cars when（you are） crossing the street. 过街时注意车辆。 When (it is) compared, the power station will have nine 72000 kw. Generators. 建成之后这个发电站将有九台七万二千千瓦的发电机。 While (he is) there he joined in voluntary labor on a project. 他在那里时参加了一项工程的义务劳动。 Remain one of the common people while (you are) serving as officials. 既当官，又当老百姓。 If ( it is) not well managed, irrigation can be harmful. 如果管理不当灌溉还可能有害
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She told the children not to talk while ( they are)eating. 她让孩子们吃饭时别说话。 She advised me not to say anything until (I am asked) asked. 她劝我别说什么，除非有人要我说。 If (it is) necessary I’ll have the letter duplicated. 如有必要，我请人把信复写一下 Filling the blanks with articles where( it is) necessary. 在空格中必要的地方填入冠词 If (it is) possible, I should like to have two copies of it. 可能的话我希望有两本。 As ( it is) scheduled, they met on January 20 at the Chinese Embassy. 他们按原定计划于一月二十日在中国大使馆见了面。 They will try to put the plan into practice as quickly as (it is) possible。 他们将尽快把这计划付诸实施。
2020年9月英语四级真题及参考答案
2020年9月英语四级真题及参考答案【完整版】听力：Section ANews Report1A NASA satellite orbiting over Portugal took photographs that reveal the effects of pollution from ships.One of the photos shows a thin film of clouds above the brilliant blue of the North Atlantic,cut by white lines of thicker clouds that look like scars.NASA officials explained those thicker clouds are signs of ship traffic below.【Q1】When ships power their ways through the ocean,they pump exhaust into the atmosphere,just as cars do. And those massive amounts of particles can cause clouds to form.Get enough of those particles in one place,as from the exhaust of a ship,and they can lead to the creation of new clouds easily第1页共55页visible from space.“These clouds can be huge,some of them stretch hundreds of kilometers from end to end”,NSAS officials said.【Q2】It’s likely that these sorts of clouds are having some effect on the global climate,according to NASA officials.But scientists aren’t yet sure what effect it has.Q1:What has caused the thick clouds in the photos taken by a NASA satellite?Q2:What do NASA officials think about the thick clouds?Section ANew Report2Staff at a suburban supermarket in Melbourne say they feel unsafe at work after security guards were removed.This came after a series of physical attacks and verbal abuse by customers. More than50workers at the store have signed a letter calling for a permanent security guard following a series of incidents,including a customer threatening to attack a supervisor with a knife."A security worker had guarded the store each night from 7pm until12am,but that had stopped suddenly on Monday,”employees said.One worker said an angry customer had thrown a chicken at his head after complaining about how long she had waited to be served.Another worker said the lack of protection at the store made her feel uncomfortable at work.However,the spokesman of the supermarket said the store had taken strong action in response to incidents,"We have found very few instances of bad customer behavior at our store in the past year. In the rare cases we have seen bad behavior,we have taken strong action in response,including banning a customer from the store."Q3:For what purpose,did the staff at the supermarket in Melbourne sign a letter?Q4:What did the spokesman of the supermarket say,regarding the employees'demand?News report three5.drivers on their way to the polish capital of Warsaw on Wednesday morning found the road blocked by an unusual obstacle.Tons of liquid chocolate that spilled onto the motorway,6.a truck carrying the sweet load hit a road barrier and overturned,blocking two lanes.The cracked tank spilled apool of rapidly hardening chocolate,which quickly covered the width of the road,while the driver was taken to hospital with a broken arm,firefighters struggled to remove a reported12tons of solid chocolate from the road.7.A representative for the firefighters told the local TV that removing the chocolate was worse than dealing with snow.After contacting the chocolate manufacturer,the firefighters resorted to spraying hot, pressurized water to get rid of the sticky substance.The local TV also noted that the cleanup spanned more than a mile,because drivers simply drove through the chocolate after the crash, leaving a long chocolate trail.But despite the sticky situation, firefighters and police attending to the cleanup were reportedly cheerful about the long task ahead.After all,who could be mad about12tons of chocolate?Q5What did drivers on the motorway to Warsaw find?Q6What does the report say about the accident?Q7What are the firefighters representative tell the local TV?Section BConversation1Man:Lisa,why did you pay for you meal with cash instead of the payment apps on your phone?Woman:Well,I’ve gone back to cash.I’m only using payment apps if that’s the only option.【Q8】I’m trying to save money for a new phone,and I find that using cash rather than payment apps helps me to save.Man:But how?Money is money,isn’t it?【Q11】I don’t think it matters whether you take it out to the bank and put it into wallet,or simply transfer from your bank account to the sellers’bank account using an app.Woman:No,I believe it does matter.It’s a psychological phenomenon.【Q9】I believe we have less connection with a value of our money,when we just tap the approve buttons on our phones.Man:You might have a point,since I stop carrying cash around, and start to using my phone apps to pay,I may have developed a tendency to buy【Q10】more small or non-essential items.Woman:That’s highly possible,think about the amount of time we spend with our phones in our hands,and all the things we dowith our phones.It sometimes seems that our phone is buying the product for us,not ourselves.Man:So,cash is the payment affects our ability to budget?Woman:I believe so.If we spend a hundred Yuan in cash,we realize that we don’t have that hundred Yuan to spend on something else.But if we spend in electronically,we’re less likely to make that mental calculation.Man:I stopped using my credit card because I’m fond of spending excessively.Perhaps I should take the same approach of paying using my phone.Woman:It’s worth considering.Q8:Why did the woman decide to go back to cash for payment?Q9:what happens when people use apps for payment according to the woman?Q10:what might the man tend to buy with payment apps?Q11:what does the man think of electronic payment?Section BConversation2售后服务退换货W:Hello Mr.Brown.I was expecting your call.My secretary told me you were having some problems with the wooden table,is that right?M:No,no,the table is fine.【Q12】The problem is the chairs.W:Oh,the chairs,so,what exactly is the issue?M:Well,put simply,【Q12】these are not the chairs my wife and I selected in your store last week.There must be some confusion with our order.W:Oh,I see.I’m looking through my files now.And I see that the delivery was this morning.Is that correct?M:Yes.W:【Q13】Do you mind describing the chairs that were delivered to your apartment,Mr.Brown?M:Sure.These have a flat back with a round top and are very heavy.They are light brown and look kind of cheap.The ones we ordered were dark brown to match the table.W:Right.Of course.It says here you purchased the Arlington table and four Milano chairs.As you said.There must be someconfusion with the order.I’m terribly sorry.【Q14】We’ll send a van to collect those four and replace them with the Milano you purchased.Will tomorrow9a.m.be OK Mr.Brown?M:Yes.That would be great.Thank you.W:Good.Did everything else you ordered from us arrive OK?M:Yes.I think so.Let me check.The mirror and two paintings are here.The two coffee tables are also here.And the sofa.Yes.We haven’t noticed anything else wrong or missing.But if we do, we’ll certainly let you know.W:OK.Great.Once again.【Q15】I’m sorry for the confusion and trouble caused.Q12:Why did the man call the woman?Q13:What did the woman ask the man to do?Q14:What did the woman promise to do for the man?Q15:What did the woman do at the end of the conversation?–The woman apologized again.Section BPassage1Do you have too much stuff?Are you dare we say it“untidy”? Say hello to a TV show called“Tidying Up with Marie Kondo”.A home improvement show based on her widely popular book The Life Changing Magic of Tidying Up.In the show,Marie Kondo acts as a tiny garbage fairy for messy people,visiting their houses to share the wisdom of the"KonMari"method.This method is simple in theory but can be endlessly complex in practice.You divide all the stuff in your house–all of it–into several categories,and then examine each item--all of them–to see if it sparks joy.If it does,you keep it.If it doesn't,you thank it,and neatly discard it.So,is the TV show inspiring people to tidy up?Firsthand accounts seem to indicate a small wave of people bringing piles of donation bags to used good stores.One store received thousands of bags of used possessions in one day.January is usually the store’s slow season for donations,because it's cold and people don't want to bother.But not this January.People seemed determined to clean up their homes.One used bookstore received a month's worth of books in donations in a week when a man gave over50boxes of books from his home.It seems Marie’s TV show is having a big impact after all.Q16.What is Maire Kondo’s TV show about?Q17.What things can be kept in one’s home,according to Maire Kondo?Q18.What do we learn about one used bookstore this January?Section CPassage2At just twelve years old,Mike Hannon is making a difference in his community—one lunch at a time.“Mike’s Lunches of Love”has fed more than2,000of the town’s most vulnerable residents.Mike delivers meals to the homeless.“It’s like a way to give people joy,maybe spark something in them that can change them,”Mike told WBZ-TV.The mayor of Mike’s town feels that Mike is a great community leader,especially in such times of so much negative news.While his father commented on how proud he was of his son,yet Mike isn’t looking for praise, but kindness in return.He hopes his active charity will influence others to spread positive actions in their own towns.Mike includes a handwritten message of joy on each bag.His message and star power has spread all over the country.To date,his online page to raise funds has brought in more than44,000dollars and counting,raising more than17,000dollars in just one day,with the hope of many famous actors and others.People from all over the county are sending special handcraft bags to help the young man with his mission to help those in need.Many are hoping the simple active kindness spreads.Mike is seemed as the hope for the future of the town,the country and the world.Q19:What does Mike Hannon do to help people in his town?Q20:What does Mike hope others will do?Q21:How are people all over the country responding to what Mike is doing?Section CPassage3In a recent study carried out by psychologists on the disruptive effects of smart phones,two groups of college students were given word-search puzzles.The first group was told to complete the puzzles with its participants'smart phones in their line of sight.The second group,however,was told that thephones would interfere with the equipment in the experiment and would need be moved away from the testing area.Midway through the second group's solving of the puzzles,the experiment called one of the phones and let it ring for a while before hanging up.Many of the students in that group were unable to focus from then on,becoming anxious and performing more poorly than the first group.Use of electronics has also been known to lead to a decline in human interactions.Rather than having real-life conversations, many express emotions and engage in deep conversations through social media sites.Many students use their phones and computers during class for non-academic activities,which leads to poor grades.Perhaps the most dramatic impact is the reduction in amount of sleep,which lead to poor health and weight gain.Technology is a great tool.However,it's important to recognize its ck of sleep,reduction of productivity,and weight gain are only a few.If we are not careful about all these mind problems right now,the effect on the future generation is going to be much bigger.Q22What were the college students in both groups required to do in the study?Q23What do we learn about many of the students in the second test group after the phone ring?Q24According to the passage,what is the most dramatic impact of smart phone use?Q25What does the speaker suggest people do?参考答案第一套：1.BA)Warm currents in the oceanB)Ship traffic in the AtlanticC)Particles emitted by power plantsD)Exhaust from cars in Europe2.CA)They need to be taken seriouslyB)They have a huge effect on fisheryC)They may be affecting the world’s climateD)They might be causing trouble to air flightsQuestions3to4are based on the new report you have just heard。
2021年9月英语四级真题及答案
2021年9月英语四级真题及答案9月份英语四级考试已经结束，小编整理了英语四级真题及答案，具体来看一下!一、听力本次听力考试文章来源于LIVESCIENCE，Gastro Obscura，TMJ4，CBSNBoston等国外期刊杂志或网站。
主题包括环境污染、公共安全、交通事件、电子支付、售后服务、生活智慧、社区关怀与手机危害。
本次听力音频男子为英式发音，女子为美式发音，语速正常。
新闻与长对话难度偏小，短文难度适中。
出现了少量较难听懂的专有名词如Warsaw(华沙，波兰首都)，"KonMari" method(KonMari方案)，Arlington table(艾灵顿桌子)，Milanochairs(米兰诺椅子);以及少量难度词汇orbiting(绕轨道运行)，rapidly-hardening(快速硬化的)，pressurizedwater(增压水流)，disruptive(破坏性的)等听力答案：1.A) Ship traffic in the Atlantic2.D) They may be affecting the world’s climate.3.C) To call for a permanent security guard.4.A) It had already taken strong action.5.B) The road was blocked.6.D) A track hit a barrier and overturned.7.B) It was a hard task to removing the spilled substance.8.A) She wanted to save for a new phone.9.D) They are less aware of the value of their money.10.B) More non-essential things.11.C) It may lead to excessive spending.12.C) He had a problem with the furniture delivered.13.B) Describe the furniture he received.14.A) Correct their mistake.15. C) She apologized to the man once more.16. B) Tidying up one's home.17. A) Things that make one happy.18. C) It received an incredibly large number of donated books.19. A) Give free meals to the homeless.20. D) Follow his example.21. C) Sending him had-made bags.22. A) To solve word search puzzles.23. B) They could no longer concentrate on their task.24. C) A reduction in the amount of sleep.25. C) Realize the disruptive effects of technology.主要出题点如下：1. 文章开头。
专业英语四级语法与词汇-9
专业英语四级语法与词汇-9(总分：30.00，做题时间：90分钟)一、单项选择题(总题数：30，分数：30.00)1.Put on dark glasses or the sun will ______ you and you won't be able to see.∙ A. discern∙ B. distort∙ C. distract∙ D. dazzle（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D. √解析：[考点] 考查动词词义辨析。
discern意为“辨别”；distort意为“扭曲”；distract意为“使分心”；dazzle意为“使目眩”。
由句中的won't be able to see可知，D项正确。
2.Which of the following sentences is correct?∙ A. I don't think it is a free choice.∙ B. I think it is not a free choice.∙ C. I didn't think it is a free choice.∙ D. I thought it wasn't a free choic（分数：1.00）A. √B.C.D.解析：[考点] 考查句子结构——否定转移。
否定转移是将think，believe，suppose，expect，fancy，imagine等动词后面宾语从句的否定词转移到主句中，即主句的谓语动词用否定式，而从句的谓语动词用肯定式。
因此排除B和D。
C项前后时态不一致。
因此A为正确答案。
3.President Wilson attempted to ______ between the powers to end the war, but neither side was prepared to give in.∙ A. segregate∙ B. whirl∙ C. compromise∙ D. mediate（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D. √解析：[考点] 考查动词词义辨析。
英语四级试卷9
试卷9Paper OnePart I Listening ComprehensionSection ADirections: In this section, you will hear several statements. Each statement will be read only once. Then there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B), C) and D), and decide which one is closest in meaning to the statement you have just heard. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.1. A) The first fifty problems are assigned.B) Your homework assignment can be found on page sixty.C) The problems on page sixteen are assigned.D) Page fifteen is your first assignment.2. A) The tour was worth the time but not the money.B) The tour was not worth the time or the money.C) The tour was worth both the time and the money.D) The tour was not worth the time but the money.3. A) We were sorry that Mr. Williams didn’t teach the class.B) We enjoyed attending Mr. Williams’s class.C) It was better that Mr. Williams did not teach the class.D) The woman believes that Mr. Williams is not a good teacher.4. A) Nancy does not like to sleep late.B) Nancy likes nothing.C) Nancy likes to sleep late.D) Nancy does not like anything.5. A) Both of my children came.B) Only my son came.C) Only my daughter came.D) Neither of my children came.6. A) Very few people know the film star.B) People know very little about the film star.C) Almost everybody knows the film star.D) The film star knows almost nobody in the world.7. A) We didn’t come to the cinema until 7:50.B) We arrived at the cinema at 7:15.C) We went to see the film at 7:00.D) We left the cinema at 7:15.8. A) None of the boys will go to the party.B) All the boys will go to the party.C) Few boys will go to the party.D) Some boys will go to the party.9. A) Ten dollars isn’t too much for me.B) I haven’t enough money for the coat.C) The coat is expensive.D) I can buy the coat.10. A) We sold forty tickets.B) We expected to sell twenty tickets.C) We expected to sell eighty tickets.D) We sold eighty tickets.11. A) The storm came on Saturday.B) The storm came on Monday.C) The storm came on Wednesday.D) The storm came on Friday.12. A) Please open the window.B) Do you mind that the window isn’t open?C) Do you have an open mind?D) I don’t mind closed windows.13. A) My headache isn’t getting better.B) It looks like my headache is stopping.C) When I go away I get headaches.D) I’ve stopped headaches.14. A) John caught a cold while he was helping us.B) John did not help us because of his cold.C) John got a cold when helping us.D) John did not help us because it was too cold.15. A) The flight leaves at 8:20.B) The flight leaves on the 20th at 8 o’clock.C) The flight leaves at 8:18 in the evening.D) Flight 818 departs on the 18th.Section BDirections: In this section, you will hear several short conversations. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the question 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 the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.16. A) She would have something more important to do.B) She had to meet a friend of hers.C) She was not in the mood to attend the party.D) She was afraid she might be kept too late.17. A) In a school library.B) In a bookstore.C) In a grocery store.D) In a gift shop.18. A) In a hotel.B) At a dinner table.C) In the street.D) At the man’s house.19. A) She can not find her passport.B) Her passport is in the car.C) Her passport is missing.D) Somebody stole her passport.20. A) The man is planning a trip to Austin.B) The man has not been to Austin before.C) The man doesn’t like Austin.D) The man has been to Austin before.21. A) Caller and operator.B) Customer and shop assistant.C) A woman looking for the place and a passer-by.D) A woman looking for the place and a taxi-driver.22. A) He didn’t get the book he needed.B) He had no idea where the book was.C) The library is closed on weekends.D) He was not allowed to check out the book.23. A) Go on with the game.B) Review his lessons.C) Draw pictures on the computer.D) Have a good rest.24. A) She was telephoning Fred.B) She was examining the traffic lights.C) She was hanging her coat on a tree.D) She was trying to catch a bus.25. A) Please sit down.B) She doesn’t want him to sit down.C) She’ll mind if he sits d own.D) She doesn’t want the man to sit with her.26. A) It’s only for rent, not for sale.B) It’s being redecorated.C) It’s not as good as advertised.D) It’s no longer available.27. A) Next April.B) In two years.C) Next May.D) In three years.28. A) The man will go to meet the woman this evening.B) The man and the woman have an appointment at 7 o’clock.C) The woman can’t finish making the jam before 7 o’clock.D) The woman won’t be able to see the man this evening.29. A) The weather is changeable.B) It will rain very soon.C) She hasn’t read the newspaper.D) The weather forecast is unreliable.30. A) The woman’s.B) The man’s.C) Tom’s.D) Bob’s.Section CDirections: In this section, you will hear several short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre. Passage OneQuestions 31 to 34 are based on the following passage:31. A) Americans.B) Germans.C) Central Asian people.D) They invented it themselves.32. A) In Central Asia.B) In Germany.C) In America.D) Both A and B.33. A) It could be eaten with hands.B) It was the same as sandwich.C) It was rolled in a steak.D) Its meat was cooked.34. A) the process of hamburger-makingB) the popularity of the hamburgerC) the origin and development of the hamburgerD) the influence of the hamburgerPassage TwoQuestions 35 to 38 are based on the following passage:35. A) They used simple words.B) They used signs.C) They rubbed their stomachs.D) They didn’t communicate with each other.36. A) As soon as there were human beings.B) One billion years ago.C) About a hundred thousand years ago.D) About a million years ago.37. A) Words that are simple and short in pronunciation.B) Words that stood for things people met with every day.C) Words that were names of important things in life.D) All of the above.38. A) Sympathy.B) Love.C) Fear.D) Pain.Passage ThreeQuestions 39 to 43 are based on the following passage:39. A) The harm computers do to our health and society.B) The advantages brought by the computer revolution.C) A problem brought about by the computer revolution.D) A step in the right direction.40. A) Any new technology will bring about social changes.B) Any new technology has its disadvantage.C) Any new technology will help people to avoid dangers.D) Any new technology may threaten certain people.41. A) The computer revolution will create new job opportunities.B) The computer revolution will bring benefits to all people.C) The computer revolution won’t cause any social problems.D) The computer revolution brings about problems as well as benefits.42. A) Those that are tiresome and dangerous.B) Those that will change the way the nation works.C) Those that people refuse to take.D) Those that may do harm to our society.43. A) Most social workers.B) Scientists who are concerned with social problems.C) People whose jobs are threatened.D) People whose jobs may do harm to their health.Passage FourQuestions 44 to 46 are based on the following passage:44. A) Because many people don’t know how to behave in social situations.B) Because most people are shy by nature.C) Nobody will laugh at you for being shy.D) Shyness is difficult to overcome.45. A) By prediction.B) By recording.C) Through observation.D) Through interviewing.46. A) To observe people’s attitude towards strangers.B) To see how people get along with their friends.C) To change people’s behaviour in social life.D) To find out how shy people are.Passage FiveQuestions 47 to 49 are based on the following passage:47. A) Miller was loved by her parents.B) Miller was loved by her sisters.C) Miller was loved by her brothers.D) Miller enjoyed a happy life as a child.48. A) mathsB) paintingC) both A and BD) neither A nor B49. A) When looking for jobs.B) In primary school.C) In high school.D) In college.Paper TwoPart I Listening ComprehensionSection DDirections: 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 word(s) you have just heard. Finally, when the passage is read for the third time, you should check what you have written.In Britain there are a number of (50) _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ of higher education. (51) _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ , of course, there are the universities. (52) _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Oxford and Cambridge, the two oldest universities in England. But, of course, there is a large number of other universities, many of (53) _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ . The latest of these is the Open University, a unique institution, which, (54) _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ , is open to all. Students of the Open University are not obliged to (55) _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ . All the students are (56) _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ and taught (57) _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ , although they do (58) _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ through centers located near their own homes. The first graduates were (59) _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ .Section EDirections: 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 missing information. You can either use the exact words you have just heard or write down the main points in your own words. Finally, when the passage is read for the third time, you should check what you have written.All of us communicate with one another nonverbally, as well as with words. Most of the time we’re not (60) _ _ _ _ _ _ _ that we’re doing it. We gesture with eyebrows or a hand, meet someone (61) _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ eyes and look away, change positions in a chair. These actions we assume are (62) _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ . However, in recent years researchers have discovered that there is a system to them almost as (63) _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ and understandable as language.One important kind of body language is eye (64) _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ . Americans are careful about how and when they meet one another’s eyes. In our (65) _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ conversation, each eye contact lasts only about a second before one or both of us look away. When two Americans look (66) _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ into each other’s eyes, they become more intimate. Therefore, we carefully avoid this, except in suitable situations.Researchers who are engaged in the study of communication through body movement (67) _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ . When an American rubs his nose, it may mean he is disagreeing with someone or refusing something. But there are other possible interpretations, too. Another example: when a student in conversation with a professor holds the older man’s eyes a little longer than is usual, (68) _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ; it can be a challenge to the professor’s authority; it can be something else entirely. The researchers look for patterns in the situation, not for a separate meaningful gesture. (69) _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ .Name:_____________ Class:_____________Student No.:_____________ Score:_____________Answer SheetPart I Listening ComprehensionSection A1._____2._____3._____4._____5._____6._____7._____8._____9._____10._____11._____12._____13._____14._____15._____Section B16._____17._____18._____19._____20._____21._____22._____23._____24._____25._____26._____27._____28._____29._____30._____Section C31._____32._____33._____34._____35._____36._____37._____38._____39._____40._____41._____42._____43._____44._____45._____46._____47._____48._____49._____试卷9 ( 参考答案)KeyPaper OnePart I Listening ComprehensionSection A1.C2.B3.A4.C5.A6.C7.B8.D9.B10.D11.C12.A13.B14.B15.DSection B16.D17.B18.A19.D20.B21.D22.A23.B24.A25.A26.D27.C28.B29.D30.ASection C31.C32.A33.A34.C35.B36.D37.D38.A39.C40.B41.D42.A43.C44.B45.C46.D47.B48.C49.DPaper TwoPart I Listening ComprehensionSection D50. different kinds of institutions51. First of all52. Nobody can have failed to hear of53. which have opened since the war54. as its name suggests55. have any previous qualifications56. part-time57. through the medium of television and radio58. receive some personal tuition as well59. awarded their degrees in 1973Section E60. aware61. else’s62. occasional63. consistent64. behavior65. normal66. searchingly67. are not prepared to spell out a precise vocabulary of gesture68. it can be a sign of respect69. Communication between human beings would be just dull if it were all done with words试卷9 ( 听力文字稿)Script of Listening ComprehensionSection ADirections: In this section, you will hear several statements. Each statement will be read only once. Then there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B), C) and D), and decide which one is closest in meaning to the statement you have just heard. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.1.Turn to page sixteen in your textbooks, and do the first fifteen problems.2.The tour was worth neither the time nor the money.3.We would have had a better class if Mr. Williams had taught it.4.Nancy likes nothing better than to sleep late.5.I had just expected my daughter to come, but my son showed up too.6.There is almost nobody in the world who doesn’t know the film star.7.The film began at seven o’clock, but we were fifteen minutes late.8.Not all the boys are invited to the party.9.I can’t afford that coat though it costs only ten dollars.10.We expected to sell forty tickets, but we sold twice as many.11.The storm was supposed to come on Monday, but it’s two days late.12.Would you mind opening the window?13.It seems to me my headache is going away.14.John would have helped us if he hadn’t had such a bad cold.15.Flight 818 departs on the 18th at twenty of eight in the evening.Section BDirections: In this section, you will hear several short conversations. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the question 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 the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre. 16.W: Hello, Stiff, this is Susan. I am afraid I have not been able to come to the party. I was justasked to go to a meeting.M: Do come after the meeting, Susan. Our party won’t be over until midnight.Q: Why did the woman say that she couldn’t join the party?17.W: Can I help you in any way?M: Well, I’m trying to find two books, as Christmas gifts, one for my aunt and onefor my nephew.Q: Where does this conversation most probably take place?18.W: Dear, I feel hungry now. How about you?M: So do I. Let me call Room Service. Hello, Room Service? Please send a menu to 320 right away.Q: Where are the two speakers?19.M: Do you have any reason to believe your passport was stolen?W: Yes. I left it in my car an hour ago, and it’s not there now.Q: What does the woman believe?20.W: I’m thinking of going to Austin for a visit. Do you think it’s worth seeing?M: Well, I wish I had been there.Q: What do we learn from the conversation?21.W: I am going to the Lincoln Park Apartments. They are on the 44th street.M: I know where they are. Get in.Q: What’s the probable relationship between the two speakers?22.W: Did you find the book for your reading assignment in the library?M: It closed before I got there. I had no idea that it closes so early on weekends.Q: What does the man mean?23.W: Mark is playing computer games.M: Should he do that when the final exam is drawing near?Q: What does the man think Mark should do?24.W: I can’t reach Fred. There’s a busy signal.M: Then hang up and try again later.Q: What was the woman doing?25.M: Excuse me, do you mind if I sit here?W: No, of course not.Q: What does the woman’s answer mean?26.W: Good afternoon, I’m calling to inqu ire about the four-bedroom house you advertised in thenewspaper.M: I am sorry, but it’s already sold.Q: What do we learn about the house from the conversation?27.W: That famous writer’s new book on English literature should have come out last April.M: We probably won’t be able to find them in the bookstore until next May.Q: When will the books be published?28.W: Hello, is that Steve? I’m stuck in a traffic jam. I’m afraid I can’t make it before seveno’clock.M: Never mind. I’ll be here waiting for you.Q: What do we learn from the conversation?29.M: The newspaper says that it’ll be raining today. What do you think?W: I don’t believe. Look, it’s shining.Q: What does the woman mean?30.W: Your apartment is bigger than mine.M: So is Bob’s, but Tom’s is even bigger than his.Q: Whose apartment is the smallest?Section CDirections: In this section, you will hear several short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre. Passage OneEverybody knows that the hamburger is a very popular American food. However, people in the United States learned to make hamburgers from Germans. The Germans got the idea from Russia.In the thirteenth century the Tartar people from Central Asia moved into Russia and parts of Europe. They fought the Russians and won. They ate something like hamburger meat, but it was raw. This raw meat was beef, lamb, goat meat, or horsemeat. Soon the Russians started to eat raw meat too. Germans from Hamburg and other northern cities learned to eat this food from the Russians. However, they added salt, pepper, a raw egg, and then cooked it.Between 1830 and 1900 thousands of Germans went to live in the United States. They took the hamburger with them. People called it hamburg steak.In 1904 at the World’s Fair in St Louis, a man from Texas sold hamburger steak in a roll. Then people could eat it with their hands, like a sandwich. This was the first real hamburger like the hamburgers we eat today.31. From whom did the Russians learn to make the hamburger?32. Where was the hamburger meat raw?33. What was special about the hamburger sold by a man from Texas?34. The passage is mainly concerned with ________.Passage TwoHow did the first people on earth communicate with each other? They didn’t talk to each other. They didn’t use words at all. They probably used signs or pointed to things they wanted. For example, perhaps they rubbed their stomachs to show that they were hungry. These early people had thoughts and ideas, but they didn’t communicate them in words.Nobody knows for certain when people first began to use words, but according to some scientists language may be about one million years old. What were the first words in the human vocabulary? They probably named things that were common and important. Perhaps the first words were short, simple sounds for things that humans saw or touched such as the sun, the moon, a tree, a stone, rain, water, and so on. Words for basic human emotions such as love, dislike, fear, and pain were probably part of the earliest vocabulary.35. How did the first people communicate with each other?36. When, according to some scientists, did people first begin to use words?37. What words were probably the first words in the human vocabulary?38. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as basic human emotions?Passage ThreeIs there a dark side to the computer revolution? Do computers do harm to our health or our society?It c ertainly doesn’t seem that way on the surface. You don’t expect your home computer to turn its game gun on you. And how can machine be harmful?The truth of the matter, however, is that any new technology, computer included, has a dark side.Computers will change the way the nation works. But the computer revolution will also bring problems along with it.Many jobs, for example, will be taken over by robots and computer-controlled machinery. Since many of these jobs are tiresome and even dangerous, that seems like a step in the right direction. But it’s a big worry to the people whose jobs are threatened.39. What is the passage mainly about?40. How does the writer think of new technology?41. What is the writer’s opinion of the computer revolut ion?42. What jobs might probably be taken over by computer-controlled machinery?43. According to the passage, who might be worried about the computer revolution?Passage FourAre you afraid to raise your hand in class even when you know the answer? If you are, most people would say that you are shy. If you feel shy, you are not alone. Nine out of ten people are at least a little shy. But however shy you are, scientific evidence seems to show that it isn’t your fault. You may have been born that way. How do psychologists measure shyness? One way is by observation. They keep detailed records of people’s actions, like how often these people speak to others or how long it takes someone to say hello to a stranger. Another way to measure shyness is to ask pe ople questions. The test only takes about ten minutes. It asks questions like: “Do you like going out a lot?” and: “Do you have many friends?” People must answer either yes or no. These questions can predict how people actually behave in social situations. Suppose the test tells you that someone is shy, chances are good that that person will act shy. When scientists measure shyness, they are really comparing degrees of shyness. In other words, when researchers saypeople are shy, they really mean that they are shyer than others.44. Why does the speaker say that it isn’t a fault to be shy?45. What is one of the ways suggested by psychologists for measuring shyness?46. What is the purpose of the psychologists in asking questions?Passage FiveAgnes Mill er was one of the earliest leaders of the women’s liberation movement in the United States. She was born on a farm in Missouri in 1892. Strangely enough she had a very happy life as a child.She was the only daughter and the youngest child of five. Her pare nts and her brothers always treated her as their favorite. In 1896 the family moved to Chicago. In 1890 they moved back to St Louis where Agnes spent the rest of her childhood. She enjoyed her years in school and was an outstanding student of mathematics. She also was quite skillful as a painter.It was in 1900 that Agnes went off to college. Here she first became aware that women were not treated as equals. She didn’t like being treated unequally but she tried not to notice it. After graduating from college she tried to get a job in her major field: physics. She soon found it was almost impossible for a woman. Agnes spent a full year looking for a job. Finally she gave up in anger. She began writing letters of protest to various newspapers. An editor in New York liked her ideas very much. He especially liked her style. He asked her to do a series of stories on the difficulties women had in finding a job.47. Which of the following is NOT true?48. Miller was good at ________.49. When did Miller first discover that women were looked down upon?Section DDirections: 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 word(s) you have just heard. Finally, when the passage is read for the third time, you should check what you have written.In Britain there are a number of (50) different kinds of institutions of higher education. (51) First of all , of course, there are the universities. (52) Nobody can have failed to hear of Oxford and Cambridge, the two oldest universities in England. But, of course, there is a large number of other universities, many of (53) which have opened since the war . The latest of these is the Open University, a unique institution, which, (54) as its name suggests , is open to all. Students of the Open University are not obliged to (55) have any previous qualifications . All the students are (56) part-time and taught (57) through the medium of television and radio , although they do (58) receive some personal tuition as well through centers located near their own homes. The first graduates were (59) awarded their degrees in 1973 .Section EDirections: 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 missing information. You can either use the exact words you have just heard or write down the main points in your own words. Finally, when the passage is read for the third time, you should check what you have written.All of us communicate with one another nonverbally, as well as with words. Most of the time we’re not (60) aware that we’re doing it. We gesture with eyebrows or a hand, meet someone (61) else’s eyes and look away, change positions in a chair. These actions we assume are (62) occasional . However, in recent years researchers have discovered that there is a system to them。
专业英语四级-9_真题-无答案
专业英语四级-9(总分100,考试时间90分钟)GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY1. Which of the following italicized parts is used as an **plement?A. He is often heardreading English.B. I wish you togive me a hand.C. The old man was foundweak.D. Dad had bought me anew book.2. Which of the following sentences is INCORRECT?A. Today"s temperature is higher than yesterday"s.B. These are John"s and Tom"s desks.C. She is the two children" mother.D. This is England and America"s problem.3. Joan said she ______ that there was something wrong with the machine.A. had foundB. has foundC. findsD. would find4. He appreciated ______ the chance to deliver his thesis in the annual symposium on Comparative Literature.A. having givenB. to have been givenC. to have givenD. having been given5. Which of the following sentences is INCORRECT?A. He dare not tell her the truth.B. She can be not so silly.C. He doesn"t dare to tell her the truth.D. She can not be so silly.6. He ordered that everything ______ kept in its original form before his aunt left.A. would beB. must beC. ought to beD. should be7. Railway is to a country ______ blood vessel is to a man"s body.A. whatB. asC. thatD. like8. ______ James wanted to go camping with his classmates at the weekend, he had to stay behind to help his mom do the housework.A. As muchB. Much asC. Much althoughD. Though much9. They were caught in the forest, and ______ made matter worse was that it kept raining cats anddogs.A. itB. whichC. whatD. that10. All the flights ______ because of the snowstorm, we had to take the train instead.A. were canceledB. had been canceledC. having canceledD. having been canceled11. Scientists have been calculating the likelihood of a small planet to ______ with the Earth in the year 2182.A. coincideB. stumbleC. tumbleD. collide12. Due to low investment, industrial output has remained ______.A. motionlessB. inactiveC. stagnantD. immobile13. He pretended to understand the fun ______ of his teacher"s remark.A. cluesB. cuesC. implicationsD. indications14. We always look for these clothes which are a **bination of style, comfort and ______.A. stabilityB. durabilityC. capabilityD. availability15. The bank will have to ______ that you are the owner of the property.A. certifyB. confirmC. testifyD. verify16. The market researchers interviewed people at ______ in the street.A. largeB. lengthC. willD. random17. The plot to ______ this great political leader had started long before he was actually killed.A. murderB. slaughterC. massacreD. assassinate18. The **munity should reach a broad ______ on the matter and jointly tackle any major security concern by dialogues and cooperation.A. consentB. conscienceC. consensusD. consciousness19. The government is thinking of ______ heavy taxes on cigarettes to raise extra revenue.A. impairingB. imposingC. invadingD. integrating20. I think that our boss took a powder right after the meeting. The underlined part means ______.A. left quicklyB. got angryC. made a decisionD. took a bow21. "It seems that Joan arrived late for the conference." The sentence means thatA. Joan seems to have arrived late for the conference.B. Joan seemed to arrive late for the conference.C. Joan seems to arrive late for the conference.D. Joan seemed to arriving late for the conference.22. All the following sentences indicate a subjunctive mood EXCEPTA. Jack wishes that he had studied business in university.B. I think it"s high time that she made up her mind.C. I had finished my homework when he called me.D. Take your raincoat in case it rain.23. Which of the following sentences is INCORRECT?A. I told him this morning that I should be twenty tomorrow.B. My mother just asked me where I had been.C. Formerly people did not know the earth moves.D. She said that he was sleeping in her room.24. ______ David says sounds right to Helen. That"s why she has made up her mind not to leave him ______ happens.A. Whatever; whateverB. No matter what; whateverC. No matter what; no matter whatD. Whatever; however25. He was hoping to take part in the driver"s license test, but his parents ______ that they won"t support him unless he can save money by himself.A. were decidingB. have decidedC. decidedD. will decide26. A: May I smoke here?B: If you ______, choose a seat in the smoking section.A. shouldB. couldC. mayD. must27. All you do now is ______ the housework before your morn arrives home.A. having finishedB. finishC. finishingD. to have finished28. If there were no polysemy, Chinese ______ much easier to learn.A. will beB. could have beenC. would beD. would have been29. Is this novel ______ Mr. Zhang referred to last week?A. thatB. whatC. whichD. the one30. I went to Paris in 2008, which was the only occasion when I ______ the journey in exactly three days.A. was able to makeB. must makeC. could makeD. must have made31. Please ______ from smoking until the airplane is airborne.A. resistB. preventC. refrainD. restrain32. The Copenhagen conference is looking to agree on a(n) ______ that will be built on the current Kyoto Protocol.A. agreementB. contractC. treatyD. convention33. On the road motorists should be aware of cyclists and be ______ towards them.A. consideringB. considerableC. considerateD. considered34. It seems somewhat ______ to expect her to marry a man who she barely knows about for money.A. eccentricB. queerC. absurdD. unique35. Mary became ______ homesick, so she fled from her home in L.A. to her hometown in Austria.A. completelyB. sincerelyC. absolutelyD. increasingly36. The TV station has hired more than 65 people to get its Washington, D.C. operationA. off the groundB. on the groundC. below groundD. above ground37. As the road was blocked by a rock, the travelers had to ______ up a rocky slope on their way back.A. runB. crawlC. scrambleD. hurry38. We had a good time there, and the food was plentiful and very ______.A. conduciveB. helpfulC. wholesomeD. appreciative39. On Christmas Eve, our tree was decorated with shining ______, such as colored lights and glass balls.A. luxuriesB. exhibitsC. complementsD. ornaments40. Environment is to us what water is to fish—on no ______ can we live without it!A. propertyB. doubtC. subjectD. account。
2022年9月英语四级真题及参考答案
2022年9月英语四级真题及参考答案英语四级试卷采用多题多卷的形式，大家核对答案时,找出具体选项，忽略套数。
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【听力】听力原文NEWS1White meat such as chicken may raise blood cholesterol levels as much as red meat does.This finding surprised researchers who admitted they didn't expect that eating white meat would lead to higher blood cholesterol levels.In the study, researchers looked at113healthy people.The participant in three different diets. These were a red meat diet which is primarily beef,a white meat diet which is mostly chicken and turkey,and a vegetarian protein diet.Each diet period was four weeks.Between the diet periods,participants had a break during which they ate their regular foods.In addition,participants had blood tests at the start and finish of each new diet.The results showed that white and red meat diets had the same effects on blood cholesterol levels.Further,both diets increased blood cholesterol levels compared to the diet built on vegetarian protein sources.The team acknowledged that it is possible that white meat is better for our health than red meat,despite their findings.This is because other effects of red meat consumption could contribute to heart disease,independent of cholesterol.Their main recommendations are that people eat less of both kinds of meat.And more vegetarian protein.听力原文新闻1像鸡肉这样的白肉可能会像红肉一样能提高血液中的胆固醇水平做这一发现让研究人员感到惊讶，他们承认他们并没有预料到这一点吃白肉会导致血液中的胆固醇水平升高。
2020年9月英语四级考试参考答案
2020年9月英语四级考试参考答案写作（3套）第一套：Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write an essay on the use of online dictionaries. You can start your essay with the sentence “The use of online dictionaries is becoming increasingly popular.” You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.Online dictionaries are becoming increasingly popular. Consequently , people are getting more opportunities to speak or meet another language but their own mother tongue with the development of the economy. Undoubtedly , online dictionaries is crucial for people who cannot handle the language perfectly. But the viewpoints are split one whether this kind of apps are wholly a good thing.Where there is a light , there is a shadow. Some people argue that online dictionaries will bridge them with the native speakers adequately no matter who will be a traveler or a businessman. It will pose a huge threat for people who can not understand what they say. Fortunately , everyone will interact richly with the online dictionaries like this. On the other hand, some people think that online dictionaries cannot fully create and convey the feelings on the authentic language. As a result , it will bring more misunderstandings. Besides, the opponents take the point of view that people will be more over-reliant on the mobile-phones and Internet.Form where I stand , I would take online dictionaries on this kind of apps as a reference rather than a kind of dependence. The most effective and beneficial way to express yourself and communicate with a foreigner is to improve one’s ability to exert this unfamiliar language. As an old saying goes is Practice makes perfect.第二套：Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write an essay on the use of online libraries. You can start your essay with the sentence “The use ofonline libraries is becoming increasingly popular.” You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.Online LibrariesOnline libraries are becoming increasingly popular，which has b ecome an essential part in people’s life. Just as a coin has two sides, online libraries also have their advantages and disadvantages.On the one hand, online libraries can provide abundant resources with small volume. Readers can make use of online librar ies without the limit of time and space. What’s more, online libraries can transmit information quickly, as well as share resources efficiently.On the other hand, the use of online libraries is restricted by certain conditions, for example, it must be connected with network to be used. If there is amalfunction, it cannot be read. Moreover, the content of online libraries is faced with the risk of being distorted and sometimes the security of the content is poor. What’s worse, if use online library more of ten, it’s bad for the readers’ eyes.To be concluded, online libraries have changed people's life in many ways, but they also lead to some negative consequences. People should discern good from bad when using online libraries and use them reasonably and flexibly. Only in this way can online libraries better serve people and not the other way around.第三套：Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write an essay on the use of Powerpoint in class. You can start your essay with the sentence “The use of Powerpoint in class is becoming increasingly popular.” You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.The use of Powerpoint in classPopwerpoint, also known as PPT in short, is becoming an important teaching tool in class nowadays. With the combination of text, pictures, music and even movies, PPT provides students with vivid and interesting learning experience as well as a large amount of knowledge related. It helps teachers enrich their teaching methods better teaching effects and raise teaching efficiency.But it goes without saying that there are still some drawbacks when using PPT in class. Firstly, some teachers tend to use PPT so excessively that they often read thetext on PPT word by word without necessary explanation and interaction. This kind of action no doubt reduces teachers teaching pressure, but it is detrimental to students’ learning experience and learning effect. Secondly, some PPTs are made not so well, which will definitely impact teaching effect.All in all,teachers should fully prepare lessons before class and carefully design their PPTs to improve their teaching effect and guarantee student’s learning result.听力（1套）1.A）Ship traffic in the Atlantic.2.D）They may be affecting the world’s climate.3.C）To call for a permanent security guard.4.A） It had already taken strong action.5.B） The road was blocked6.D） A track hit a barrier and overturned7.B） It was a hard task to removing the spilled substance8.A）She wanted to save for a new phone.9.D）They are less aware of the value of their money.10.B）More non-essential things.11.C）It may lead to excessive spending.12.C）He had a problem with the furniture delivered.13.B）Describe the furniture he received.14.A）Correct their mistake.15.C）She apologized to the man once more.16.B）Tidying up one's home.17.A）Things that make one happy.18.C）It received an incredibly large number of donated books19.A）Give free meals to the homeless.20.D）Follow his example.21.D）Sending him had-made bags.22. A）To solve word search puzzles.23. B）They could no longer concentrate on their task.24. C）A reduction in the amount of sleep.25. C）Realize the disruptive effects of technology.阅读（2套）第一套：选词填空关键词It can be seen from... 26-30HBALI31-35NKJDO26.H） integrate27.B） coincidence28.A） associated29.L） recognizable30.I） maximizes31.N） stressful32.K） principal33.J） natural34.D） drastically35.O） symbolizes长篇阅读Why are Asian Americans Missing from Our Textbooks?36-40 EBJFH 41-45 DKGCI36. While cultural holidays are celebrated, the injustices experienced by Asian Americans are not exposed in elementary school classrooms.E定位句：...Elementary school classroom celebrate cultural holidays—Lunar New Year! Red envelopes! Lion dancers!—but they’re quick to gloss over (掩饰) the challenges and injustices that Asians Americans have faced....37. Little information can be found about Chinese immigrants in the author's school library.B定位句：I remember heading to the library with my class and asking for help.She checked the index and turned over to a page about early Chinese immigrants in California.38. A middle school teacher is making a great effort to help students learn about the contributions made by Chinese immigrants to America.J定位句：Wong, a Chinese Americans contributed to the U.S., something that he didn’t get as a student growing up in the San Francisco Bay Area.39. No Asian Americans were included in the list of historical figures recommended for study in:K-12 classrooms.F定位句：...Of the nearly 100 Americans recommended to be studied ,77%were white,18% African American, 4% Native American , and 1% Latino None were Asian American.40. There is an obvious lack of teachers with a multicultural perspective to meet the curriculum challenges in America.H定位句：段落第一句Teachers with a multicultural background or training could perhaps overcome such curriculum challenges, but they’re few and far between.41. Students of ethnic backgrounds learn better from a multicultural curriculum.D定位句：Our students—Asian, Latino, African American, Native American, and yes, white—stand to gain from a multicultural curriculum , Students of color are engaged and earn better grades when they see themselves in their studies.42. Now more and more high schools in America areincluding ethnic studies in their curriculums.K定位句：California legislators passed a bill last year that will bring ethnic studies to all its public high schools. Some school districts, including San Francisco and Los Angels, already offer ethnic studies at its high schools. High school in Portland, Chicago, and elsewhere have either implemented or will soon introduce ethnic classes.43. A study of some K-12 textbooks and teacher manuals showed that Asian Americans were. inadequately and improperly represented in them .G定位句...His 2016 study of K-12 social studies textbooks and teacher manuals found that Asian American were poorly represented at best, and subjected to racist caricatures at worst.44. When taking a class in college, the author realized that a lot of information about Asian Americans was leftout of the textbooks he studied.C定位句I finally had the opportunity to learn about Asian Americans like myself, and how we became part of the fabric of the United States when I took an introductory class on Asian-American history in college. The class was a revelation I realized how much had been missing in my textbooks as I grew up.45. An Asian-American studies professor placed greater emphasis on teacher training than o teachers' background.I定位句How race and ethnicity is taught is crucial, says Allyson “Tintiangco-C… Asian-American studies professor at San Francisco State University. She added th… so much about the teacher’s background, but about training.”仔细阅读Passage One—Americans spend billions of46-50DBCBA46. What does the author say may have an adverse impact on people?D) Attempting to meet society’s expectation of appearance.第二段 Trying to live up to the images of perfect models and movie heroes has a dark side: anxiety, depression, as well as unhealthy strategies for weight loss or muscle gain.47. What have researchers found out about people’s earnings?B) They have to do with people’s weight and shape.第三段 Researchers have shown that body mass index is related to wages and income.48. What does the author’s recent study focus on?C) Whether self-perception of body image impacts one’sworkplace success.第四段最后一句和第五段：Dose a person’s own perception of body image matter to earnings and other indicators of success in the workplace?Our recently published study answered this question by tracking a large national random sample of…49. What is the finding of the author’s recent research?B) People are not adversely affected in the workplace by false self-perception of body weight.第七段：We found no relationship between the average person’s self-perception of weight and labor market outcomes although…50. What does the author think would help improve the situation in the labor market?A) Banning discrimination on the basis of employees’ boy image.最后一段第一句：Since employees’ perception of weightis what matters in the labor market, changing discrimination laws to include body type as a category would help.Passage Two—Work life51-55DABBC51. D）The concept of work-life balance contributes little to a fulfilling life.解析：第一段的第三句中，but之后的内容说明作者这一观点的真正含义：but I am arguing that the concept of balance has never been helpful, because it’s too limiting.52. A）It impacts how we think and behave.解析：第一段末句指出，you see, our language makes a difference, and how we refer to things matters because it affects out thinking and therefore our actions. “我们的语言很重要，我们如何指代事情很重要，因为它影响我们的思维和行为“。
2020年9月大学英语四级试题及参考答案【完整版】
2020年9月大学英语四级试题及参考答案【完整版】2020年9月的大学英语四级考试已经结束，相信考生们都已经迫不及待地想知道自己的成绩了。
为了帮助大家更好地复习和准备，我们将在本文中给出完整的试题及参考答案，希望对大家有所帮助。
Part I Writing (30 minutes)。
Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay on the topic of Online Shopping. You should write at least 150 words following the outline given below:1. 现在越来越多的人选择网上购物；2. 网上购物的优点和缺点；3. 我对网上购物的看法。
参考范文：Online Shopping。
With the development of the Internet, online shopping has become increasingly popular. More and more people choose to buy things online for the convenience it brings. However, online shopping also has its advantages and disadvantages.The biggest advantage of online shopping is convenience. People can buy whatever they want without leaving their homes. They can also compare prices and read reviews before making a purchase. In addition, online shopping offers a wider range of products and better prices compared to traditional stores. On the other hand, there are also some disadvantages to online shopping. For example, people cannot try on clothes or testproducts before buying them. There is also the risk of fraud and security issues when making online payments.In my opinion, online shopping is a convenient and efficient way to buy things, but it is important to be cautious and do research before making a purchase. It is also important to support local businesses and traditional stores to maintain a healthy and diverse market.Part II Listening Comprehension (30 minutes)。
2011年专业英语四级考试模拟试题：词汇语法篇(9)_1
2011 年专业英语四级考试模拟试题：词汇语法篇(9)A. wouldn’t they have been betterB. wouldn’t they be betterC. won’t they have been betterD. won’t they be better2. I have given up trying to convince him, there is no point____ with him.A.by arguingB. with arguingC. for arguingD. in arguing3. Criticism and self criticism is necessary ____ it helps us to correct our mistakes.A. in thatB. such thatC. so thatD. to that4. To my surprise, the majority of the students ____ in favor of his proposal.A. isB. areC. beD. was5.As a matter of fact, children with parents whose guidance is firm, consistent, and rational are inclined ____ high level of self confidence.A. possessB. to possessC. to have possessedD. possessing6. He managed, with his friend’s assistance, ____ before the building was locked.A. being finishedB. be finishedC. to finishD. being finishing7. Why was the suggestion that she ____ to our party rejected the day before yesterday?A. be invitedB. to be invitedC. being invitedD. has been invited8. The office staff ____ gathered to hear the managerspeak.A. haveB. is beingC. hasD. is9. ____ the door when a gust of wind blew the candle out.A. He had no sooner openedB. Hardly had he openedC. Scarcely did he openedD. No sooner did he open10. The workers are practising ____ a new song for the coming evening party of the New Year’s Eve.A. to singB. to be singingC. singingD. being sung11. His speech was careful and ____ but his words seemed to make no sense.A.distinctB.distinctiveC.distinguishableD.distinguished12. The interpreter gave only a ____ version of the old man’s long rambling account.A. minimumB. tinyC. condensedD. compressed13. I know him ____ but I have never actually spoken to him.A. from sightB. by sightC. in sightD. for sight14. Strenuous efforts have been made to ____ government expenses to a desired level.A. cut offB. cut backC. cut downD. cut short15. They were digging to find some ____ of the Viking Period.A. tracksB. traitsC. tracesD. tracts16. With a wave of his hand, the conjurer made the rabbit____ .A. lingerB. vanishC. hoverD. soar17. She has a small machine for ____ coffee beans.A.breakingB. grindingC.splittingD. crashing18. The trouble with owning a foreign car is that ____ parts are so expensive.A. extraB. separateC. spareD. reserve19. Whenever he writes to his parents, he ____ a check with his letter.A. includesB. containsC. insertsD. encloses20. The energy gained from the sun can then be used during the night to enable the necessary chemical reactions to ____ in his body.A. proceedB. practiseC. progressD. precede21. When Mr.Green was away on business, his neighbor gave his wife a(n) ____ with the housework.A. aidB. helpC. handD. lift22. There is a ____ of vegetables in Dalian at the moment because of the cold weather.A. needB. wantC. shortageD. desire23. When I heard footsteps behind me I was ____ of being attacked.A.horrifiedB. horribleC.terrificD. terrified24. His illness made him ____ of concentration.A.incompetentB.unableC.incapableD. powerless25. I let children make their own decisions now they are older ; I wouldn’t ____ to interfere.A. presumeB. resumeC. assumeD. force-答案详解：1. A)【句意】你的考试成绩相当令人满意，但是，如果你少费点时间踢足球的话，成绩不更好吗?【难点】虚拟语气中，如果表示与过去事实相反的假设，则虚拟从句中谓语应采用过去完成时，而虚拟主句中的谓语动词应使用would havedone(been)形式。
9月公共英语四级考题试卷及答案
9月公共英语四级考题试卷及答案Section I Listening Comprehension (30 minutes) 听力1-20略Section II Use of English (15 minutes) 英语常识In addition to the established energy sources such as gas, coal, oil and nuclear, there are a number of other sources that we ought to consider. Two of these are hydroelectric and tidal power.These two sources are 21in that they are both renewable. 22, hydropower is more widely used than tidal. In23, a substantial amount of electricity is already produced in HEP(hydroelectric power)stations worldwide,24tidal stations are still in the very early25of development.As far as geographical26is concerned, HEP projects are to be found on lakes and rivers, while tidal27are constructed only at river mouths where tidal 28is great. Unfortunately these are29in number. At present HEP stations are found mainly in Norway, Canada, Sweden and Brazil, whereas tidal plants are in30in France, Russia and China.As regards capital 31 , both require very high investment. On the other hand, generating 32are quite low in both cases. In fact, a large scale HEP plant is capable of producing power more33than conventional sources, such as coal, oil and nuclear plants. Tidal power also compares34with nuclear and oil-generated electricity,35the amount of money on production.36HEP stations, tidal constructions have a long life37. It is estimated that they can operate for over 100 years. With respect to38of supply, tidal stations 39from HEP ones in that they often can only supply power40. HEP stations, however, provide a constant supply of electricity.21、A．compatibleB．parallelC．similarD．identical22、A．FurthermoreB．HoweverC．HenceD．Otherwise23、A．additionB．briefC．generalD．fac24、A．provided B．since C．whereas D．though25、A．stages B．periods C．years D．sessions26、A．location B．position C．situation D．condition27、A．patterns B．designs C．plans D．schemes28、A．variation B．balance C．frequency D．stability29、A．small B．few C．rare D．scarce30、A．operation B．production C．procession D．action31、A．spendingB．planning C．financing D．saving32、A．expenditures B．benefits C．costs D．profits33、A．expensively B．consistently C．periodically D．cheaply34、A．conveniently B．beneficially C．advantageously D．favorably35、A．on account of B．in terms of C．regardless of D．in spite of36、A．Like B．Except C．Regarding D．With37、A．application B．endurance C．expectancyD．extension38、A．concentrationB．continuityC．conformityD．conductivity39、A．developB．differC．departD．derive40、A．interchangeablyB．immediatelyC．intermittentlyD．intensivelySection III Reading Comprehension (60 minutes) 阅读理解AText 1Inflation has just exploded. The real problem is that we have an underlyingrate of inflation--an impetus of wages chasing prices--of maybe9percent that is heading towards 10 percent. There also have been tremendous shocks inenergy, food and housing prices, making it worse.By the end of the year, we will be in asituation where year in, year out, we can look forward to at least 10 percent inflation. And the question will be: How much worse willoil, food and housing prices make that?The situation has degenerated to the pointthat the only way to turn it around is to think of some very extreme changes in policy. A policy of gradualism, where you're talkingabout a mild recession and another 1 to 2 million people unemployed, won't makemuch difference. Postponing action justmeans that inflation presses further and is even more difficult to deal with.You have to start with revenue and monetaryrestraint. All the burden now is onmonetary policy. We should shift to a much more restrictiverevenue policy and an easier monetary policy. To be significant ,the 1981 budget should becut by at least 20 billion dollars from 616 billion President Carter proposed. That's a major cut in government programs--andvery hard to do. It's impossible if yousave defense and all the programs indexed for changes in the cost of living.So it means cuts across the board in everyarea--including theindexed programs, such as Social Security and food stamps. State andlocal-government revenue-sharingprograms are another major candidate. You've also got to reopen the 1980 budget andcut that.Then I would favor wage and price controlsto break the impetus of the wage-price interaction.In order to get quick results, I'd set thestandard around 5 or 6 percent for both wages and prices.Basically , you're aiming to cut the rateof inflation in half the first year. There would be no exceptions , but you wouldfocus on large corporations and major labor settlements.For the special sectors where thebig shocks have occurred, controls won't work. Instead, you need additional policies in each one ofthose areas.There are no cheap or easy solutions to theinflation problem. My answer is to takeall the things that everybody wants to do, and instead of choosing among them,do all of them. We've got to think interms of a comprehensive program.41、In the author's opinion, the high inflationrate in the U. S. was accompanied byA．energy crises.B．mounting wages.C．housing shortage.D．shrinking market.42、The only way to reverse the worseningsituation seems to beA． a policy of gradualism.B．sacrifice of public interests.C．radical changes of policy.D．postponing of drastic actions.43、We can learn from the fourth paragraph thatA．asubstantial cut in annual revenue is called for.B．defense and social welfare programs shouldundergo cuts.C．we should leave intact programs for betteringpeople's living.D．we should exercise less control over monetarypolicy.44、The phrase" special sectors" (Line 1,Paragraph 7)most probably refers to A．energy, food and housing.B．indexed programs.C．social security and food stamps.D．large corporations and labor settlements.45、What is the text mainly about?A．The defect of U. S. monetary system.B．The causes of ever-worsening inflation in theU. S.C．Prospects for the U. S. economic situation.D． A comprehensive settlement of inflation in theU. S.Text 2For centuries the most valuable of Africanresources for Europeans were the slaves, but these could be obtained at coastal ports, withoutany need for going deep inland. Slaveryhad been an established institution inAfrica. Prisoners of war had been enslaved, as werealso debtors and individuals guilty of serious crimes. But these slaves usually were treated as partof the family. They had clearly definedrights, and their slave status was not necessarily inherited. Therefore it is commonly argued that Africa'straditional slavery was mild compared to the Vans-Atlantic slave tradeorganized by the Europeans. Thisargument, however, can be carried too far. In the most re-cent study of this subject,some scholars warned against the illusion that "cruel and dehumanizing enslavementwas a monopoly of the West. Slavery inits extreme forms, including the taking of life, was common to both Africa andthe West. The fact that African slaveryhad different origins and consequences should not lead us to deny what it was——theexploitation and control of human beings. "Neither can it be denied that thewholesale shipment of Africans to the slave plantations of the Americas wasmade possible by the participation of African chiefs who rounded up theirfellow Africans and sold them as a handsome profit to European ship captainswaiting along the coasts.Granting all this, the fact remains that thetrans-Atlantic slave trade conducted by the Europeans was entirely different inquantity and quality from the traditional type of slavery that had existed withinAfrica. From the beginning the Europeanvariety was primarily an economic institution rather than social, as it hadbeen in Africa. Western slave tradersand slave owners were acted on by purely economic considerations, and werequite ready to work their slaves to death if it was more profitable to do sothan to treat them moremercifully. Thisinhumanity was reinforced by racism when the Europeans became involved in theAfrican slave trade on a large scale. Perhaps as a subconscious rationalization theygradually came to look down on Negroes as inherently inferior, and therefore destinedto serve their white masters. Rationalizationalso may have been involved in the Europeans' use of religion to justify thetraffic in human beings. It was argued,for instance, that enslavement assured the conversion of the Africanevil-believing religions to the true faith as well as to civilization.46、In the first paragraph, the author argues thatA．the Europeans were innocent in the trade ofAfrican slaves.B．slavery in Africa and in the West was the samein nature.C．the view in the most recent studies ofenslavement is baseless.D．slaves had been treated even more cruelly inthe African tradition.47、Which of the following was true of the localAfrican slavery?A．Slaves might have their own families.B．The son of a slave might not be a slave.C．Slavery was confined to the coastal regions.D．There was no killing in African slavery.48、The sentence "This argument.．. can becarried too far" implies that A．African's traditional slavery was inhumane.B．the slavery in Africa was confined to someregions.C．supporters of this argument knew little ofAfrica.D．slave shipment was not so serious as wasimagined.49、Supporters of the rationalization of slaverybelieve that the tradeA．was out of good intents from the beginning.B．helped the development of local religion.C．was a help for civilizing the Africans.D．drove the evils out of the African religions.50、The relation between the two paragraphs isthat in the 2nd paragraph the author A．challenges the viewpoint in the 1st paragraph.B．modifies his view expressed in the 1stparagraph.C．provides the reason for the argument in the1st paragraph.D．further analyzes the issue discussed in the 1st paragraph.Text 3As West Nile virus creeps towardCalifornia, an unlikely warrior could provide the first line of defense: the chicken. The familiar fowl make irresistible targetsfor mosquitoes. Unlike crows, chickens don't get sick from West Nile. But they do produce telltale antibodies to thevirus. So in test coops scattered acrossthe state, more than 2000" sentinel chickens" submit to frequentblood tests. When antibodies do turn up, California health officials will knowthat the inevitable has occurred: the West Nile epidemic will have swept thecountry.Lastweek alone, more than 100 new human cases of West Nile were reported. The virus was detected as far west as Colorado andWyoming, infecting 371 and killing 16 people in 20 states plus the District of Columbia.This year West Nile appeared earlier in the mosquito season——mid-Juneinstead of August--and claimed younger victims; the average age dropped from 65to 54. Federal health officials arestill trying to figure out why, but say they may be finding more West Nileprecisely because they're on the lookout for it. As Dr. Julie Gerberding, the new director oftheCenters for Disease Control ( CDC), recently told reporters ," We're notin crisis mode. "WhenWest Nile hit New York City in 1999,the CDC realized it was a victim of its ownsuccess. Because health officials hadconquered most mosquito-borne diseases decades ago, many statesabolished their mosquito-control programs. The Feds rushed in with funds--some $ 50million since 1999, plus $31 million more this year alone--to train insectresearchers, set up state testing labs and kill off the annoying insects. The CDC established a new computer monitoringsystem and held strategy sessions with state officials.Someepidemiologists question the focus--and themillions--lavished on a virusthat's killed fewer than 20. "There's an epidemic in gun violencethat's taking more lives than West Nile virus," says Dr. William Steinmann, director of the TulaneCenter for Clinical Effectiveness and Prevention. But the Feds say theirefforts have kept West Nile from doing far more damage. "We're basically building theinfrastructure to deal with this over the next 50 years, "says Dr. Lyle Peterson, a CDC epidemiologist. "This is here to stay. "Sofar, there are no remedies for West Nile. Officials eventually expect the virus tosettle into a quiet pattern of mild infections withoccasional outbreaks. To do battle athome, the CDC recommends eliminating standing water and using insect spray withDEET--simple precautions, but the best defense against an invader that shows nosigns of going away.51、In California scientists use chicken toA．sweep away the West Nile epidemic.B．produce antibodies to West Nile virus.C．fight against the spread of West Nile virus.D．monitor the presence of the West Nile virus.52、According to Federal health officials, thefact that more West Nile cases have been reported indicates thatA．more states are affected.B．the average age dropped drastically.C．health officials are more alert to the disease.D．the epidemic season began a month earlier.53、CDC considered the outbreak of West Nile in1999 as a consequence ofA．the abolition of the mosquito-control programs.B．the surviving mosquito-borne infections.C．the abuse of some $ 50 million in funds.D．its failure to conquer mosquito-borne diseases.54、Feds claimed that their spending on West Nilecontrol wasA．worthwhilein the long run.B．liable to continue regardless of the greatcost.C．bound to settle the problem once and for all.D．wasteful in view of the few victims of thedisease.55、Which of the following would CDC most probablyrecommend?A．Health weighs more than wealth.B．Prevention is better than cure.C．Actions speak louder than words.D．Better late than never.Text4Jill Ker Conway, president of Smith, echoesthe prevailing view of contemporary technology when she says that" anyone in today's worldwho doesn't understand data processing is not educated. " But she insists that the increasingemphasis on these matters leave certain gaps. Says she:" The very strongly utilitarianemphasis in education, which is an effect of man-made satellites and the coldwar, has really removed from this culture something that was very profound inits 18th and 19th century roots, which was a sense that literacy andlearning were ends in themselves for a democratic republic. "In contrast to Plato's claim for the socialvalue of education, a quite different idea of intellectual purposes was advocated by the Renaissancehumanists. Overjoyed with theirrediscovery of the classical learning that was thought to havedisappeared during the Dark Ages, they argued that the imparting of knowledgeneeds no justification--religious, social, economic, or political. Its purpose, to the extent that it has one, isto pass on from generation to generation the corpus of knowledge that constitutescivilization. "What could man acquire,by virtuous striving, that is more valuable than knowledge?" askedErasmus, perhaps the greatest scholar of the early 16th century. That idea has acquired a tradition of its own. "The educational process has no endbeyond itself," said John Dewey. "It is its own end. "But what exactly is the corpus of knowledgeto be passed on? In simpler times, it was all included in the medieval universities'Quadrivium( arithmetic, geometry, astronomy, music ) and Trivium(grammar,rhetoric,logic). As recently as the last century,when less than5% of Americans went to college at all, students in New England establishmentswere compelled mainly tomemorize and recite various Latin texts, and crustyprofessors angrily opposed the introduction of any new scientific discoveriesor modem European languages. "Theyfelt," said regretfully Charles Francis Adams, Jr. , the Union Pacific Railroad presidentwhodevoted his later years to writing history," that a classical educationwas the important distinction between a man who had been tocollege and a man whohad not been to college, and that anything that diminished the importance ofthis distinction was essentially revolutionary and tended to anarchy. "56、The first paragraph shows that Jill Ker Conwayaccepts utilitarian emphasis in educationA．wholeheartedly.B．with reservation.C．against her own will.D．with contempt.57、Education for education's sake was probablyopposed byA．scholars in the Renaissance period.B．Jill Ker Conway.C．scholars in the Dark Ages.D．Plato.58、The idea that education transmits knowledge isdated back toA．the Renaissance humanists.B．the medieval universities.C．the 18th century's American scholars.D．the cold war period.59、It can be inferred that Charles Francis Adams,Jr.A．devoted his later years to classical education.B．was an advocate of education in history.C．was an opponent to classical education.D．regretted diminishing the importance of thedistinction.60、According to the third paragraph, which of thefollowing is true?A．Five percent of American college studentslearnt Latin texts.B．Students in New England learnt Latin texts inofficial organizations. C．Students were compelled to learn modemEuropean languages.D．American college students had to learn Latingrammar by heart.阅读理解BNeither the Americans nor the Russians havethe resources to continue human space flight on their own; both sides know they need eachother. 61 )It's much easier andcheaper to get used to each other and to blend differing operating styles,languages, and systems on the aged Mir (a Russian word for "peace" )than trying to do that while jointly building a new space station. NASA, in fact, calls itsprogram of shuttle flights to Mir Phase 1 of the International SpaceStation(ISS). Phase 2 marks the beginning ofactual construction. The procedures usedto dock the shuttle to Mir, for example, also will be used as a lifeboat forthe ISS. And Progress freighters, likethe one that crashed into Mir in June, will haul cargo to the ISS. 62)One unintended benefit of Mir'stechnical troubles is that they have actually forced the two nations to workmuch more closely together than they had planned.Except for a brief period in the 1970s withSkylab, NASA has never operated a space station;the Russians have been running them foryears. Astronauts have long been trainedintensively to perform specific tasks on shuttle flights lasting 18 days orless. 63)Russian astronauts, however,learn more general skills, since they spend many months in orbit and no one canforecast all the problems they might encounter. As a result of shuttle-Mir experience, NASA isrevising astronaut training to include more of the general skills they willneed on the ISSNASA decided to send astronauts to Mir based on its long record of safeoperation. But this year, crews aboardMir have faced two of the most serious emergencies in the history of human spaceflight. 64) In February, an oxygengenerator caught fire , shooting out 4-foot-long jets of flame like; fireextinguishers were bolted in place, delaying reaction to the fire. In June, a Progress Freighter collided withthe Spektr module, puncturing it. Spektrhad to be sealed off to prevent all the air from leaking from the spacecraft. 65 ) The ancient computer that controls Mirhas failed many times , causing most other systems, including the one thatkeeps the station's solar panels pointed at the sun, to shut down. One failure in August occurred while aProgress was docking. Last week, the computercrashed again, the carbon dioxide removal system shut down, anda mysteriousbrown fluid-probably rocket fuel——appeared to leak from the station.61、__________62、__________63、__________64、__________65、__________写作Study the following cartoon carefully and write an essay on it. In your essay ,you should(1) describe the cartoon briefly,(2) analyze this situation, and(3) give your comments.You should write 160 ~ 200 words neatly on ANSWER SHEET 2.参照答案及精析部分听力理解1～20略第二部分英语知识运用参照译文除了那些人们所熟知的能源，例如天然气、煤、石油、核能，我们还应该关注其他许多新能源。
2023年9月大学英语四级考试真题及答案(第2套)
2023年9月大学英语四级考试真题及答案(第2套) 一、听力部分（共四个小节，每个小节有5道题）听力部分第1小节：1.What is the man doing?– A. Having a haircut.– B. Waiting for an appointment.– C. Talking to the woman.– D. Buying a ticket.2.What did the woman get at the library?– A. A textbook.– B. A magazine.– C. A lecture note.– D. A library card.3.Where does the conversation probably take place?– A. In a hotel.– B. In a restaurant.– C. In a travel agency.– D. In an airport.4.What are the speakers mainly talking about?– A. A recent movie.– B. A famous actor.– C. An award ceremony.– D. A film review.5.What does the man mean?– A. He doesn’t mind trying the new restaurant.– B. He has already been to the new restaurant.– C. It’s not worth going to the new restaurant.– D. He doesn’t feel like going to the new restaurant.听力部分第2小节：6.What is the probable relationship between speakers?– A. Family members.– B. Classmates.– C. Strangers.– D. Colleagues.7.Where does the conversation most likely take place?– A. In a classroom.– B. In a library.– C. In a bookstore.– D. In a coffee shop.8.What does the man suggest the woman should do?– A. Buy a new computer.– B. Get her computer repaired.– C. Upgrade her computer’s software.– D. Take her computer to a technician.9.What does the woman mean?– A. She has no plants at home.– B. She will go to the botanical garden.– C. She can’t find many plants at the garden.– D. She enjoyed her visit to the botanical garden.10.What are the speakers mainly discussing?– A. The course schedule.– B. The professor’s office hours.– C. The required textbooks.– D. The exam dates.听力部分第3小节：11.Why does the man want to leave the organization?– A. He is not happy with his current position.– B. He wants to start his own business.– C. He has found a better job opportunity.– D. He doesn’t like the organization’s policies.12.What does the man mean?– A. He wants to go downtown with the woman.– B. He doesn’t mind staying home tonight.– C. He will have to go downtown for a meeting.– D. He wants to avoid going downtown.13.What does the man imply?– A. The woman should ask someone else for help.– B. He is not sure about the answer either.– C. He has already asked someone for the answer.– D. The woman should ask the professor for help.14.Why does the man ask about the woman’s weekend plan?– A. He wants to make plans with the woman.– B. He is curious about the woman’s hobbies.– C. He wants to know if the woman can help him.– D. He needs someone to babysit his children.15.What does the woman mean?– A. She enjoys classical music more.– B. She prefers going to live concerts.– C. She has never been to a concert before.– D. She is not interested in classical music.听力部分第4小节：16.Why is the woman calling the man?– A. To confirm a meeting time.– B. To cancel a meeting.– C. To ask for directions.– D. To reschedule a meeting.17.What is the probable relationship between the speakers?– A. Colleagues.– B. Teacher and student.– C. Friends.– D. Strangers.18.What does the man imply?– A. He prefers jogging alone.– B. He has a jogging partner.– C. He wants to go jogging with the woman.– D. He doesn’t like jogging.19.What is the main topic of the conversation?– A. Favorite sports.– B. Exercise routines.– C. Weekend plans.– D. Healthy lifestyles.20.How does the woman feel about the new restaurant?– A. Excited.– B. Impressed.– C. Disappointed.– D. Surprised.二、阅读部分（共两篇文章，每篇文章后有5道题）阅读部分第1篇文章：Basketball Tips for BeginnersBasketball is a popular and exciting sport that many people enjoy playing. If you’re a beginner who wants to get better at basketball, here are some helpful tips for you:1.Develop basic skills: Start by learning andpracticing the basic skills of basketball, such as dribbling,shooting, passing, and rebounding. These fundamental skills will form the foundation of your basketball abilities.2.Improve your fitness: Basketball requires you to be physically fit. Work on your strength, stamina, agility, and speed through regular exercise and training.3.Practice consistently: Consistent practice is key to improvement. Set aside regular time to practice your basketball skills. Whether it’s shooting practice or working on your footwork, consistency will help you progress faster.4.Play with others: Join a basketball team or find friends to play with. Playing with others will not only improve your teamwork skills but also give you the opportunity to practice in a game-like setting.5.Watch and learn: Watch professional basketball games and learn from the best players. Observe their techniques, strategies, and movements. This will help you understand the game better and pick up new skills.6.Stay motivated: Basketball can be challenging at times, but don’t let obstacles discourage you. Stay motivated and focused on your goals. Remember that practice and perseverance are essential for improvement.7.What is the article mainly about?– A. The history of basketball.– B. Advanced basketball techniques.– C. Tips for beginners to improve at basketball.– D. The benefits of playing basketball.8.According to the article, which of the following is NOT a basic skill in basketball?– A. Dribbling.– B. Shooting.– C. Running.– D. Passing.9.How can beginners improve their fitness for basketball?– A. By watching professional basketball games.– B. By playing with others regularly.– C. By practicing consistently.– D. By learning new skills.10.Why does the article recommend playing with others?– A. To have fun.– B. To practice teamwork.– C. To watch professional basketball games.– D. To improve fitness.11.What should beginners do when facing challenges inbasketball?– A. Give up.– B. Watch and learn.– C. Join a basketball team.– D. Stay motivated and focused.阅读部分第2篇文章：The Benefits of Time ManagementTime management is a skill that can greatly improve the quality of your life. Here are some benefits of practicing good time management:1.Increased productivity: Effective timemanagement allows you to work more efficiently andaccomplish more within a given time period. By settingpriorities and allocating time for different tasks, you canmake the most of your time and avoid wasting it.2.Reduced stress: Poor time management often leadsto stress and anxiety. When you feel overwhelmed by a long to-do list and limited time, it can be hard to stay calm andfocused. By managing your time properly, you can reduce stress and have a better work-life balance.3.Improved decision-making: Time management helps you make better decisions by giving you a clear overview of your tasks and deadlines. When you have a good sense of how much time you have for each task, you can prioritize effectively and make informed choices.4.More free time: Effective time management allows you to have more free time to pursue your hobbies, spend time with loved ones, or simply relax. By efficiently completing your tasks and managing your time well, you can create a better balance between work and leisure.5.Personal growth: Practicing good time management can lead to personal growth and development. It helps you become more organized, disciplined, and self-motivated. These qualities can benefit you in various aspects of life, not just in managing your time.6.What is the main purpose of the article?– A. To explain the concept of time management.– B. To provide tips on how to manage time effectively.– C. To discuss the benefits of time management.– D. To present case studies on timemanagement.7.According to the article, what is one benefit of effective time management?– A. Increased stress.– B. Limited productivity.– C. Better work-life balance.– D. Poor decision-making.8.How does time management help with decision-making?– A. By reducing stress and anxiety.– B. By giving an overview of tasks and deadlines.– C. By creating a better work-life balance.– D. By providing more free time.9.What can be inferred from the article about personal growth?– A. Personal growth is not related to time management.– B. Time management only benefits work-related aspects.– C. Time management leads to moreproductivity but not personal growth.– D. Time management develops qualities that can benefit various aspects of life.10.What is the article’s stance on time management?– A. Time management is essential for aproductive and fulfilling life.– B. Time management is a waste of time.– C. Time management is only useful for work-related tasks.– D. Time management is a concept that is difficult to understand.三、写作部分（共两个写作任务，分别为一篇看图写作和一篇议论文）写作部分第1个写作任务：看图写作根据下面的图片，请你用英语写一篇短文。
大学英语四级考试试题真题 (9)
大学英语四级考试试题真题Passage fourQuestions 21 to 25 are based on the following passage.Lead deposits, which accumulated in soil and snow during the 1960's and 70's, were primarily the result of leaded gasoline emissions originating in the United States. In the twenty years that the Clean Air Act has mandated unleaded gas use in the United States, the lead accumulation world-wide has decreased significantly.A study published recently in the journal Nature shows that air-borne leaded gas emissions from the United States were the leading contributor to the high concentration of lead in the snow in Greenland. The new study is a result of the continued research led by Dr. Charles Boutron, an expert on the impact of heavy metals on the environment at the National Center for Scientific Research in France. A study by Dr. Boutron published in 1991 showed that lead levels in arctic(北极的) snow were declining.In his new study, Dr. Boutron found the ratios of the different forms of lead in the leaded gasoline used in the United States were different from the ratios of European, Asian and Canadian gasolines and thus enabled scientists to differentiate ( 分区) the lead sources. The dominant lead ratio found in Greenland snow matched that found ingasoline from the United States.In a study published in the journal Ambio, scientists found that lead levels in soil in the North-eastern United States had decreased markedly since the introduction of unleaded gasoline.Many scientists had believed that the lead would stay in soil and snow for a longer period.The authors of the Ambio study examined samples of the upper layers of soil taken from the same sites of 30 forest floors in New England, New York and Pennsylvania in 1980 and in 1990.The forest environment processed and redistributed the lead faster than the scientists had expected.Scientists say both studies demonstrate that certain parts of the ecosystem (生态系统) respond rapidly to reductions in atmospheric pollution, but that these findings should not be used as a license to pollute.26. The study published in the journal Nature indicates thatA) lead deposits in arctic snow are on the increaseB) the Clean Air Act has not produced the desired resultsC) the US is the major source of lead pollution in arctic snowD) lead will stay in soil and snow longer than expected27. Lead accumulation worldwide decreased significantly after the use of unleaded gas in the USA) was introducedB) was discouragedC) was prohibited by lawD) was enforced by law28. How did scientists discover the source of lead pollution in Greenland?A) By analyzing the data published in journals like Nature and Ambio.B) By studying the chemical elements of soil and snow in Northeastern America.C) By comparing the chemical compositions of leaded gasoline used in various countries.D) By observing the lead accumulations in different parts of the arctic area.29. The authors of the Ambio study have found thatA) forests get rid of lead pollution faster than expectedB) lead deposits are widely distributed in the forests of the USC) lead accumulations in forests are more difficult to deal withD) the upper layers of soil in forests are easily polluted by lead emissions30. It can be inferred from the last paragraph that scientistsA) lack sufficient means to combat lead pollutionB) still consider lead pollution a problemPart III Vocabulary (20 minutes)Directions: There are 30 incomplete sentences in this part. For each sentence there are four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Choose the ONE answer that best completes the sentence. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.31. Salaries for positions seem to be higher than for permanent ones.A) temporaryB) voluntaryC) optionalD) legal32. Mrs. gmithwas so about everything that no servants could please her.A)preciseB)particularC)speCificD)speCial33. His temper and personalky show that he can become a soldier of the topA) circleB) categoryC) gradeD) rank34. There has been a collision a number of cars on the main road to town.A) engagingB) composingC) involvingD) consisting35. Norman Davis will be remembered by many with not only as a great scholar but also as a most delightful and faithful friend.A) friendlinessB) affectionC) kindnessD) warmth36. Science and technology have in important ways to the improvement of agricultural production.A)witnessedB) assistedC) attachedD)contributed37. He never arrives on time and my is that he feels the meetings are useless.A) conferenceB) inferenceC) preferenceD) reference38. Only those who can to lose their money should make high-risk investments.A) affordB) endureC) sustainD) maintain39. Ten days ago the young man info~ed his boss of his intention toA) rejectB) retreatC) resignD) replace40. Though she began her by singing in a local pop group,she is nowa famous Hollywood movie star.A) professionB) employmentC) occupationD) career41. As he has our pratience,we’ll not wait for him any longer.A) exhaustedB) wastedC) tornD) consumed42. Tomorrow the mayor is to a group of Canadian businessmen ona tour of the city.A) cooperateB) accompanyC) coordinateD) associate43. Most people agree that the present role of women has already affected U.S. society.it has affected the traditional role of men.A) Above allB) In allC) At mostD) At last44. It is obvious that this new rule is applicable to everyone withoutA) exclusionB) substitutionC) modificationD) exception45. As one of the world's highest paid models, she had her face. for five million dollarsA) despoiledB) measuredC) insuredD) assured46. The machine looked like a large, ，old-fashioned typewriter.A) clumsyB) trickyC) forcefulD) intense47. Within two weeks of arrival, all foreigners had to with the local policeA) inquireB) registerC) consultD) profession48. I'm enough to know it is going to be a very difficult situation to compete against three strong teams.A) awareB) consciousC) radicalD) realistic49, He found the media attention intolerable and decided to go abroad.A) constantB) sufficientC) steadyD) plenty50, elephants are different from wild elephants in many aspects, including their tempers.A) CivilB) TameC) CultivatedD) RegulatedPart IV Cloze (15 minutes)Directions: There are 20 blanks in the following passage. For each blank there are four choices marked A), B), C) and D) on the right side of the paper You should choose the ONE that best fits into the passage. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.Wise buying is a positive way in which you can make your money go further. The 61 go about purchasing an article or a service can actually 62 you money or can add 63 the cost.Take the 64 example of a hairdryer. If you are buying a hairdryer, you might 65 you are making the 66 buy if you choose one 67 look you like and which is also the cheapest 68 price. But when you get it home you may find that it 69 twice as long as a more expensive 70 to dry your hair. The cost of the electricity plus the cost of your time could well 71 your hairdryer the most expensive one of all.So what principles should you 72 when you go out shopping?If you_ 73 your home, your car or any valuable 74 in excellent condition, you'll be saving money in the long 75 Before you buy a new 76 , talk to someone who owns one.If you can,use it or borrow it to check it suits your particular 77 .Before you buy an expensive 78 ,or a service,do check the price and 79 is on offer. If possible, choose 80 three items or three estimates.61. A) formLB) wayC) methodD) fashion62. A)raiseB)retainC) saveD) preserve63. A) toB) onC) upD) in64. A) singleB) simpleC) easyD) similar65. A) convinceB) examineC) acceptD) think66. A) bestB) mostC) properD) reasonable67. A) whichB) whoseC) itsD) what68. A) onB) forC) inD) with69. A) spendsB) lastsC) consumesD) take70. A) modeB) copyC)modelD) sample71. A) makeB) causeC) leaveD) prove72. A) layB) stickC) adoptD) adapt73. A) keepB) storeC)reserveD) decorate74. A) productsB) materialC) ownershipD) possession75. A) intervalB) periodC) runD) time76. A) equipmentB) applianceC) utilityD) facility77. A) goalB) taskC) functionD) purpose78. A) itemB) elementC) particleD) component79. A) thisB) whichC) whatD) that80. A) inB) fromC) ofD) byPart V Writing (30 minutes)Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a campaign speech in support of your election to the post of chairman of the student union. You should write at least 120 words following the outline given below in Chinese.A Campaign Speech1 你认为自己具备是什么条件(能力，性格，爱好)可以胜任学生会主席工作，2 如果当选你将会为本校同学做什么？参考答案PartⅠListening ComprehensionSection A1.C) The man used to own a car2.D) Tony should continue taking the course.3.A) She has to study for the exam.4.B) They will continue to exist along with on-line education.5.C) Most students find a job by reading advertisements.6.A) Finish his assignment.7.C) Some of the students are not on the professor’s list.8.D) She’s modest about her success in the contest.9.A) Reading newspapers.10.B) They shouldn’t change their plan.Section B Compound DictationS1. qualityS2. investigated S3. valueS4. familiarS5. recommend S6. perhapsS7. additional S8. Equivalent German models tend to be heavier and slightly less easy to use.S9. Similarly, it is smaller than most of its competitors, thus fitting easily into a pocket or a handbag.S10. The only problem was slight awkwardness in loading the film.PartⅡ Reading Comprehension11.C) Japanese preschool education emphasizes academic instruction12.C) group experience 13.B) shaping children's character14.D) lighten children's study load15.C) They can have better chances of getting a first-rate education.16.A) They usually ignore the effect of exercise on losing weight.17.C) they find it hard to exercise while on a diet18.D) partially believe diet plays a supporting role in weight reduction19.A) Weight reduction is impossible without exercise.20.C) To show the most effective way to lose weight.21.D) shorten the duration of the illness22.A) over-the-counter drugs can be taken to ease the misery caused by a cold or the flu23.A) one should take medicine upon catching the disease24.D) A high temperature25.B) are advised not to give them aspirin26.C) the US is the major source of lead pollution in arctic snow27.D) was enforced by law28.C) By comparing the chemical compositions of leaded gasoline used in various countries.29.A) forests get rid of lead pollution faster than expected30.B) still consider lead pollution a problemPart Ⅲ Vocabulary31.A) temporary32.B) particular33.D) rank34.C) involving35.B) affection36.D) contributed37.B) inference38.A) afford39.C) resign40.D) career41.A) exhausted42.B) accompany43.D) put aside44.D) exception45.C) insured46.A) clumsy47.B) register48.B) conscious49.A) constant50.B) Tame51.C) Above all52.D) manually53.C) slightest54.B) uate55.A) count on56.D) figures57.B) slender58.A) range59.C) loosen60.D) illustratedPart IV Cloze61. B) way62. C) save63. A) to64. B) simple65. D) think66. A) best67.B) whose68. C) in69. D) takes70. B) model71. A) make72. C) adopt73. A) keep74. D) possession75. C) run 76. B) appliance77. D) purpose78. A) item79. C) what80. B) from。
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专业英语四级-9（总分：100.00 ，做题时间：90 分钟）一、GRAMMAR AND VOCABULA总题数：40 ,分数：100.00）1. Which of the following italicized parts is used as an object complement?（分数： 2.50 ）A. He is often heardreading English.B. I wish you togive me a hand. VC. The old man was foundweak.D. Dad had bought me anew book.解析：［解析］A、C中斜体部分属于主语补足语，它通常位于主语之前或谓语动词被动语态的过去分词之后；D中斜体部分为直接宾语；只有选项B中的不定式作宾语you的补足语。
2. Which of the following sentences is INCORRECT?（分数： 2.50 ）A. Todays temperature is higher than yesterdays.B. These are Johns and Toms desks.C. She is the two children mother. VD. This is England and Americas problem.解析：［解析］考查所有格。
常见的所有格有“s”如A）和“of+名词”（如C）两种形式，其中A省略了重复的temperature. 完整表达应为yesterdays temperature 。
当表示各自的所有关系时，名词末尾均需要加上s,如B则意为“这些是约翰和汤姆各自的书桌”。
而当表示他们共同的所有关系时，则仅需在最后一词末尾加s,如D则意为“这是英美共同的问题”。
只有C错误，虽然当一般情况下，复形名词末尾仅需加上即可表示名词所有格，但在不规则复形名词之后，则需加上s 来表示，即正确句型为She is the twochildrens mother.3. Joan said she ____ that there was something wrong with the machine.（分数： 2.50 ）A. had found VB. has foundC. findsD. would find解析：［解析］考查从句的时态。
主句是一般过去时，而从句中的动作发生在主句的动作之前，因此要用过去完成时，A 项had found 正确。
4. He appreciated ___ the chance to deliver his thesis in the annual symposium on ComparativeLiterature.（分数： 2.50 ）A. having givenB. to have been givenC. to have givenD. having been given V解析：［解析］appreciate 后面必须接名词或动名词，He与give逻辑上的存在被动关系，故选D项havingbeen given 。
5. Which of the following sentences is INCORRECT?（分数： 2.50 ）A. He dare not tell her the truth.B. She can be not so silly. VC. He doesn dare to tell her the truth.D. She can not be so silly.解析：［解析］考查句子的否定形式。
dare 既可作助动词，也可作实义动词。
作助动词用时，其否定形式是将not 置于其后；作实义动词时，则用do/does/did not 置于其前，因此A C正确。
当句子既有助动词，又有be动词时，其否定形式是将not放在助动词与be动词之间，因此B不正确。
6. He ordered that everything ___ kept in its original form before his aunt left.（分数： 2.50 ）A. would beB. must beC. ought to beD. should be V解析：［解析］虚拟语气。
that 从句在command, demand, desire, insist, order, request, suggest 等表不要求或命令的引述动词后充当宾语从句时，或是在desire, order, proposal, suggestion 等表示要求或命令的名词后充当同位语从句或补语从句时，从句中的谓语动词应使用“ should+ 动词原形”，其中should 可以省略。
本句中的that ，从句在order 后充当宾语从句，故答案为D。
7. Railway is to a country ____ blood vessel is to a mans body.（分数： 2.50 ）A. what VB. asC. thatD. like解析：［解析］语法结构。
what可以作为一个关系代词，表示“就像.... 一样"，用于句型X is to Y whatX1 is to Y1 ，表示“ X之于Y正如X1之于Y1”，因此答案为A8. ____ James wanted to go camping with his classmates at the weekend, he had to stay behindto help his mom do the housework.（分数： 2.50 ）A. As muchB. Much as VC. Much althoughD. Though much解析：［解析］让步状语从句多由although 和though 引导，当把让步成分（形容词、副词、动词）置于句首时，此时用连词as 或though ，而although 无此用法，答案为 B 项Much as。
9. They were caught in the forest, and ___ made matter worse was that it kept raining cats anddogs.（分数： 2.50 ）A. itB. whichC. what VD. that解析：［解析］空格处需填入一个关系代词既引导主语从句，又在从句中作主语，故选what。
it 不是关系代词，which 和that 不能在主语从句充当主语。
10. _______________ All the flights because of the snowstorm, we had to take the train instead.（分数： 2.50 ）A. were canceledB. had been canceledC. having canceledD. having been canceled VD存在被动解析：［解析］逗号前后句子无连词连接，因此前半句应用独立主格结构作状语，故排除A、B。
由于动作关系，因此用完成式被动语态，答案为cancel 与flights 发生在过去，且．11.Scientists have been calculating the likelihood of a small planet to _____ with the Earthin the year 2182.（分数： 2.50 ）A. coincideB. stumbleC. tumbleD. collide V解析：12. Due to low investment, industrial output has remained ___ .（分数： 2.50 ）A. motionlessB. inactiveC. stagnant VD. immobile解析：13. He pretended to understand the fun ___ of his teachers remark.（分数： 2.50 ）A. cluesB. cuesC. implications VD. indications解析：14. We always look for these clothes which are a perfect combination of style, comfort and ___ .（分数： 2.50 ）A. stabilityB. durability VC. capabilityD. availability解析：15. The bank will have to ____ that you are the owner of the property.（分数： 2.50 ）A. certifyB. confirmC. testifyD. verify V16. The market researchers interviewed people at ____ in the street.（分数：2.50）A. largeB. lengthC. willD. random V解析：17. The plot to ____ this great political leader had started long before he was actually killed. （分数：2.50 ）A. murderB. slaughterC. massacreV D.assassinate解析：18. The international community should reach a broad ____ on the matter and jointly tackle any major security concern by dialogues and cooperation.（分数：2.50 ）A. consentB. conscienceC. consensus VD. consciousness解析：19. The government is thinking of ____ heavy taxes on cigarettes to raise extra revenue.（分数：2.50 ）A. impairingB. imposing VC. invadingD. integrating解析：［解析］impose a tax on... 为固定搭配，表示"对..... 征税"。