15-16-2大英语四级模拟题第2套答案
15-16-2大英语四级模拟题第2套答案
2015-2016-2大学英语四级模拟题第二套试题答案Part One WritingAs is shown in the cartoon, the son expressed his concern about disposing of nuclear waste to his father, while his father asked him to empty the dustbin first. This thought-provoking dialogue reveals to us the importance of doing small things before undertaking something big and reminds us of an old Chinese saying “Sweep your own housebefore conqueringthe world.”From my point of view, the significance of doing small things before doing the big lies in two points. First, by doing small things we accumulate precious experience and essential practical skills, which help prepare us for any upcoming big things; Second, doing trivial matters helps us develop good habits, such as perseverance and patience, with which we won’t give up or escape easily when confronted with bigger difficulties.In short, it is reasonable for us college students to aim high and be ambitious. But before we are to undertake something big, we should try hard to fulfill simple tasks such as emptying the dustbin.Part II Listening ComprehensionTape ScriptSection A News reportsItem 1Fifteen passengers were burned alive when a passenger bus was set oil fire by unknown men in Pakistan's southwestern Balochistan province, an official said.Naseer Ahmed Nasir, deputy commissioner in the city of Sibi, said four men on motorcycles initially opened fire on a parked passenger bus at a hotel. "The armed men then came close to the bus and splashed petrol, setting it on fire," he said.He said most of the dead were either children orwomen.Balochistan, near the Afghan border, is rich in natural resources. But it is also in under ariot. Militants there have for years complained that the central government has paid little attention to them and their economic needs. They have been fighting Pakistani military forces for self-rule.Pakistan has said the militants in Balochistan do not have links tothe Islamic hard-liners who have launched attacks in other parts of the country.1. Who were most of the victims according to the news?2. What are the militants in Balochistan dissatisfied with?Item 2A UN agency says there are major funding gaps in efforts to help the agricultural sector adapt to climate change. The Food and Agriculture Organization, the FAO, says this could affect food security. The warning comes as the UN Climate Change Conference continues in Cancun, Mexico. The World Bank estimates it will cost about $2.5 billion a year—for the next 40 years—to help agriculture in developing countries adapt to climate change. Other estimates say costs could run as high as $ 14 billion a year.However, the FAO says? "Available financing mechanisms are substantially insufficient to meet the climate change and food security challenges faced by the agricultural sector, "This, despite thefact that the FAO says there are many examples of how agriculture can become more.3. According to the World Bank, how much does it cost to tackle agricultural challenges yearly?4. According to FAO, what is the problem faced by the agricultural sector?Item 3The U.S. Federal Reserve announced yesterday it was raising interest for the first time since 2006. Known as the Fed, it's America's central bank. It's led by Janet Yellen. Its job is to help stabilize America's financial system. The Fed makes moves to try to lower unemployment and controlinflation when the price of goods goes up toofast for people to afford them.Because the U.S. economy is growing, the Fed raiseditskey interest rate by a quarter of a percentage point, not much. But gradual rate increases are likely in the New Year. That means you'll have to pay more interest if you borrow money, higher loan rates for home buyers,higher interest rates if you finance a car, higher student loan rates for people who enter colleges afterwards.Eventually, savings accounts could earn a little more interest. A decade since the last "Star Wars" , and nearly just as long, nine years, since the Fedlast changed interest rates. But now, it's time for the Fed to awaken, because after three episodes of quantitative easing, Janet Yellen must now use her most powerful weapon torestore balance in the economy.5. What will happen to interest rates in the US?6. Why did the Fed change interest rates?7. Who will benefit from the change of interest rates?Section B ConversationsConversation OneM: What are you going to have?W: I have no idea. Could you help me with the menu?M: Yes, sure. These are starters, and these are main courses and these are desserts. See?W: What's the alternative?M: The alternative is to order a complete dinner. For a set price you get your choice of soup or juice, one dish with potato and vegetable, salad, bread and butter mid sometimes coffee and sometimes dessert.W: And you pay the price listed next to the main course?M: Right. Like the roast beef dinner is $7.85—plus tax and tip, of course.W: It all looks pretty expensive to me.M: It's not. This is only a bit more expensive than McDonald's. So enjoy yourself. We're celebrating, remember? Order anything you'd like to try; it's all on me.W: You're very kind.M: Friends are friends. I cannot get promoted often. Are you ready to order?W: Ah, can you tell me what Hot Fudge Sundae is?M: That's a dessert. It's an English specialty. It's a kind of ice cream with a hot sticky sauceover the top—very sweet and fattening!W: I don't really like the sound of that. How come there is English food? I thought we agreed toeat American food.M: Our country is made-up of people from all over the world, so besides collected words and phrases from every language, we've also absorbed recipes. We even have a lot of Chinese restaurants now.W: Which is better, French or Chinese cuisine?M: I'd say it's a tossup. I love them both.W: I didn't know you were so fond of foreign foods. When my boss promotes me, I will takeyou to a French restaurant near my company. The food there is delicious.M: Oh, we will have a second dinner soon.8. What’s the relationship between the two speakers?9. Why does the woman think the man is kind?10. Which of the following statements is true about the man’s country?11. What does the man think of the woman?Conversation TwoM: Hi. Welcome to Heavenly Pies. May I take your order?W: Uh... yes. I’d likethe fried chicken steak.M: Okay. Would you like fries, bread, or rice with your meal?W: Umm. I'll take the rice.M: Would you care for anything to drink?W: Yeah. I'll take a medium Sprite.M: Okay. A medium Sprite. And what kind of dressing would you like with your salad? Itcomes with the fried steak.W: What dressings do youhave?M: We have French, Italian, blue cheese, and ranch.W: Oh! Ranch, please.M: Would you like anything else?W: Well, I’d like to see your pie menu. That's the main reason why I like to dine here.M: Oh, I’m sorry, but we aren't serving pies today.W: Huh?M: Well, you see, Dave, our baker, slipped on a banana peel back in our kitchen two daysago, and injured his back.W: Oh, no.M: He'll be out for at least two weeks. In the meantime, we're serving ice cream sundaes instead.Sorry.W: I’m sorry to hear that. I hope he gets better soon.12. What does the woman order?13. What kind of dressing does she ask for?14. Why does the woman like to dine at Heavenly Pies?15. Why is the restaurant not serving pies today?Section C PassagesPassage OneNowadays motorcycling is fast becoming one of Americans' most popular sports. However, there are several things about motorcycling that the average citizen dislikes. Motorcyclists frequently get dirty. In fact, they are dirty. On the road there is little to protect them from mud, insects and bird droppings. For practical reasons, they are often dressed in old clothing, which looks much less respectable than the clothing of people who ride in ears. For the same reason, motorcyclists usually wear dark colors. Of course, the danger of motorcycling also helps account for many people's low opinion of the sport. Its defenders, however, claim that careful cyclists are in less danger than it's commonly believed. He must pay careful attention to his driving. From that point of view, a man on a motorcycle is safer than a man in a car.16. Why do motorcyclists often dress in old clothing?17. What’s the average citizen’s opinion about motorcycling?18. How can a motorcyclist be safer than a car driver?Passage TwoSpeech is one of the most important ways of communicating. It consists of far more than just making noises. To talk and also to be understood by other people, we have to speak a language, that is, we have to use combinations of sounds that, everyone agrees, stand for a particular object or idea. Communication would be impossible if everyone made up their own language.Learning a language properly is very important. The basic vocabulary of English is not very large, and only about 2,000 words are needed to speak it quite well. But the more words you know, the more ideas you can express,andthe more precise you can be about their exact meaning.Words are the main thing we use in communicating what we want to say. The way we saythe words isalso very important. Our tone of voice can express many emotions and shows whether we are pleased or angry, for instance.19. What are used to stand for a particular object or idea when we speak language?20. What if everyone made up their own language?21. What is also important besides the main thing in communicating?Passage ThreeFather's Day was first observed in Spokane, Washington, in 1910. Mrs. Dodd first proposed the idea of a"father's" in 1906. Mrs. Dodd wanted a special day to honor her father, William Smart, who was widowed when his wife-died in childbirth after their sixth child was born. Mr. Smart was left to raise the newborn and his other five children by himself. Mrs. Dodd wanted Father's Day to be celebrated on the first Sunday in June, her father’s birthday. But it wasn't until 1966 that President Lyndon Johnson signed a presidential proclamation, declaring the 3rd Sunday of June as Father's Day. In 1972, President Richard Nixon established a permanent national ceremony of Father's Day to be held on the third Sunday of June, coming almost sixty years after Mother's Day had been proclaimed a national holiday. Today, Father's Day has become a day to not only honor your father, but all men who act as a father-like figure, such as stepfathers, uncles, grandfathers, and adult males.22. Who first proposed the idea of a “Father’s Day”?23. When was “Father’s Day” established to be a permanent national day?24. When is “Father’s Day” celebrated nowadays?25. For what purpose do we celebrate “Father’s Day” according to the passage?参考答案Section A1. C2. C3. C4. D5. A6. B7. DSection B8. B 9. D 10. A 11. C 12.B 13. C 14. B 15.ASection C16. D 17. D 18. C 19. C 20.D 21. B 22. B 23. D 24. C 25. CPart III Reading ComprehensionSection A26. E 27. H 28.A 29.B 30.F 31.L 32.I 33.K 34.N 35. DSection B36. E 37. D 38.C 39.E 40.A 41.F 42.G 43.B 44.H 45. ASection C46. C 47. A 48.B 49.D 50.C 51.A 52.B 53.C 54.D 55. BPart IV TranslationBeijing Opera, with a long history of more than 200 years, is the most influential Chinese traditional opera and is regarded as China’s national opera. Beijing Opera is performed in a number of stylized acting modes, including singing, speaking, dancing and acrobatic fighting, to narrate a plot and portray different characters and their feelings of joy, anger, sorrow surprise, fear and sadness. In Beijing Opera there are four main types of roles: Sheng (male), Dan (female), Jing (painted face, tough male), and Chou (clown, male or female). Whether the characters are loyal or treacherous, beautiful or ugly, good or bad, they could be vividly presented in the opera.。
大学英语英语四级模拟题(包含答案) (2)
大学英语四级试卷（满分120分，考试时间90分钟）一、选择题：（本题共20小题，每小题3分，共60分）1. A man has to make _____ for his old age by putting aside enough money to live on when old.A. supplyB. arrranceC. provisionD. adjustment2. A neat letter improves your chances of a favorable _________.A. circumstanceB. requestC. receptionD. response3. A river ____ though the narrow wooded valley below.A. extendsB. poursC. expandsD. twists4. A writer has to _______ imagination as well as his experiences for his writing.A. draw back fromB. draw inC. draw upD. draw on5. According to the psychoanalyst Sigmund Freud, wisdom comes from the ____ of maturity.A. fulfillmentB. achievementC. establishmentD. accomplishment6. Light comes in _______ the window.A. byB. throughC. out ofD. in7. The young worker expressed the indignation _______ being dismissed without any reason.A. forB. atC. toD. of8. Science has brought _______ many changes in our life.A. outB. intoC. aboutD. forward9. ______ onetime, Manchester, New Hampshire, was the home of the most productive cotton mills in the worlD.A. OnB. AtC. ByD. To10. If something is out _______ the question, it is impossible.A. ofB. toC. withD. in11. _______ snobbish people ______ you described are to be found everywhere.A. Such…likeB. So…likeC. Such…asD. So…as12. The doctors must have spared no pains to treat the patient _______ he has recovered from his serious injury.A. butB. beforeC. forD. till13. So hardworking was he that nothing ______ him from his study remained in the room.A. distractingB. distractC. distractedD. to distract14. ---- Why don’t we take a little break ?---- Didn’t we just have ______ ?A. itB. thatC. oneD. this15. ____,Internet writers do make impressive progress.A.Encouraging and praisingB.To be encouraged and praisedC.Encouraged and praisedD.To encourage and praised16. In the west, people make ___ a rule to send Christmas presents to their relatives and friends.A. thisB. thatC. itD. the following17. --Is there a flight to London this evening?--There ____ be. I’ll phone the airport and find it out.A. mustB. has toC. mightD. ought to18. He called the police for help, ____ that the problem was more than he could deal with.A. having been realizedB. to realizeC. realizedD. realizing19. --- How much is the desk?---it__ninety-nine pounds.( )A. costsB. Pays toC. spendsD. Takes is20. I am afraid I won't be able to keep in touch__him.( )A. To goB. For ifC. withD. By too二、单词拼写（共计15分）1.Mr. Li moved to the seashore in his f______(四十来岁).2.H______(听到) the good news, we all jumped with joy.3．When he realized he had made a difference for those poor children, he ____________ a joyful smile. (突然笑了起来)4．At that time, the explorers __________________ (因为……而着迷) their adventures in the underwater world.5．Recent pressure at work may ____________ (是……的原因，解释) his abnormal behavior.三、阅读理解：(共30分)As she walked round the huge department store,Edith reflected how difficult it was to choose a suitable Christmas present for her father.She wish that he was as easy to please as her mother, who was always delighted with perfume Besides,shoppong at this time of the year was a most disgreeable experience :people trod on your toes,poked you with their elbows and almost knocked you overin their haste to get to a bargain ahead of you.Partly to have a rest, Edith paused in front of a counter where some attracive ties were on display. "They are real silk," the assistant assured her, trying to tempt her. "Worth double the price." But edit knew from past experience that her choice of ties hardly ever pleased her father.She moved on reluctantly and then quite by chance, stopped where a small crowd of man had gathered round a counter. She found some good quality pipes on sale-----and the prices were very reasonable. Edith did not hesitate for long : although her father only smoked a pipe occasionally, she knew that this was a present which was bund to please him.When she got home,with her small well-chosen present concealed in her handbag, her parents were already at the supper table. Her mother was in an especially cheerful mood, "Your father has at last to decided to stop smoking." She informed her daughter.1.Edith's father _______.A.did not like presentB.never got presentC.preferred tiesD.was difficult to choose a present for2.The assistant spoke to Edith because she seemed_______.A.attractiveB.interested in tiesC.tiredD.in need of comfort3.Edith stopped at the next counter_________.A.puroselyB.suddenlyC.unwillinglyD.accidentally4.Edith's father smoked a pipe_______.A.when he was obligedB.on social occasionsC.from time to timeD.when he was delighted5.Shopping was very disagreeable at that time of the year because_______.A.coustomers trod on each other's toesB.coustomers poked each other withtheir elbows C.customers knocked each other D.customers were doing their shopping in a great hurry四、书面表达：请你为一个中学生参观团起草一份通知，用一段话说明以下要点：参观日期：5月25日，星期天时间：早上8点钟出发。
2016年6月大学英语四级第2套真题及答案
2016年6月大学英语四级真题（第2套)Part I WritingDirections:For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a letter to express your thanks to one of your school teachers upon entering college. You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.Part ⅡListening ComprehensionSection ADirections: In this section, you will hear three news reports. At the end of each news report, you will hear two or three questions. Both the news report and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.Questions 1 and 2 are based on the news report you have just heard.1. A)How college students can improve their sleep habits.B)Why sufficient sleep is important for college students.C)Why college students are more likely to have stress problems.D)How college students can handle their psychological problems.2. A)It is not easy to improve one’s sleep habits.B)It is not good for students to play video games.C)Students who are better prepared generally get higher scores in examinations.D)Making last-minute preparations for tests may be less effective than sleeping.Questions 3 and 4 are based on the news report you have just heard.3. A)Whether more airports should be built around London.B)Whether adequate investment is being made to improve airport facilities.C)Whether the British Airports Authority should sell off some of its assets.D)Whether the Spanish company could offer better service.4. A)Inefficient management. B)Poor ownership structure.C)Lack of innovation and competition. D)Lack of runway and terminal capacity. Questions 5 to 7 are based on the news report you have just heard.5. A)Report the nicotine content of their cigarettes.B)Set a limit to the production of their cigarettes.C)Take steps to reduce nicotine in their products.D)Study the effects of nicotine on young smokers.6. A)The biggest increase in nicotine content tended to be in brands young smokers like.B)Big tobacco companies were frank with their customers about the hazards of smoking.C)Brands which contain higher nicotine content were found to be much more popular.D)Tobacco companies refused to discuss the detailed nicotine content of their products.7. A)They promised to reduce the nicotine content in cigarettes.B)They have not fully realized the harmful effect of nicotine.C)They were not prepared to comment on the cigarette study.D)They will pay more attention to the quality of their products.Section BDirections: In this section, you will hear two long conversations. At the end of each conversation, you will hear four questions. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C)and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.Questions 8 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.8. A)Indonesia. B)Holland. C)Sweden. D)England.9.A)Getting a coach who can offer real help. B)Talking with her boyfriend in Dutch.C)Learning a language where it is not spoken . D)Acquiring the necessary ability to socialize .10. A)Listening language programs on the radio. B)Trying to speak it as much as one can.C)Making friends with native speakers. D)Practicing reading aloud as often as possible.11.A)It creates an environment for socializing.B)It offers various courses with credit points.C)It trains young people’s leadership abilities.D)It provides opportunities for language practice.Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.12. A)The impact of engine design on rode safety. B)The role policemen play in traffic safety.C)A sense of freedom driving gives. D)Rules and regulations for driving.13. A)Make cars with automatic control. B)Make cars that have better brakes.C)Make cars that are less powerful. D)Make cars with higher standards.14. A)They tend to drive responsibly. B)They like to go at high speed.C)They keep within speed limits. D)They follow traffic rules closely.15.A)It is a bad idea. B)It is not useful.C)It is as effective as speed bumps . D)It should be combined with education.Section CDirections: In this section, you will hear three passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear three or four questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C)and D).Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.Questions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard.16.A)The card got damaged . B)The card was found invalid.C)The card reader failed to do the scanning. D)The card reader broke down unexpectedly.17. A)By converting the credit card with a layer of plastic.B)By calling the credit card company for confirmation.C)By seeking help from the card reader maker Verifone.D)By typing the credit card number into the cash register.18.A)Affect the sales of high-tech appliances.B)Change the life style of many Americans.C)Give birth to many new technological inventions.D)Produce many low-tech fixes for high-tech failures.Questions 19 to 21 are based on the passage you have just heard.19. A)They are set by the dean of the graduate school.B)They are determined by the advising board.C)They leave much room for improvement.D)They vary among different departments.20. A)By consulting the examining committee . B)By reading the Bulletin of Information.C)By contacting the departmental office. D)By visiting the university’s website.21. A)They specify the number of credits students must earn.B)They are harder to meet than those for undergraduates.C)They have to be approved by the examining committee.D)They are the same among various divisions of the university.Questions 22 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard.22. A)Students majoring in nutrition. B)Students in health classes.C)Ph.D. candidates in dieting. D)Middle and high school teachers.23. A)Its overestimate of the effect of dieting. B)Its mistaken conception of nutrition.C)Its changing criteria for beauty. D)Its overemphasis on thinness.24. A)To illustrate her point that beauty is but skin deep.B)To demonstrate the magic effect of dieting on women.C)To explain how computer images can be misleading.D)To prove that technology has impacted our culture.25. A)To persuade girls to stop dieting.B)To promote her own concept of beauty.C)To establish an emotional connection with students.D)To help students rid themselves of bad living habits.Section ADirections:In this section, there is a passage with ten blanks. You are required to select one word for each blank from a list of choices given in a word bank following the passage. Read the passage through carefully before making your choices. Each choice in the bank is identified by a letter. Please mark the corresponding letter for each item on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre. You may not use any of the words in the bank more than once.Contrary to popular belief, older people generally do not want to live with their children.Moreover, most adult children 26 every bit as much care and support to their aging parentsas was the case in the “good old days”, and most older people do not feel 27 .About 80% of people 65years and older have living children, and about 90% of them have 28 contact with their children. About 75% of elderly parents who don’t go to nursing homes live within 30 minutes of at least one of their children.However, 29 having contact with children does not guarantee happiness in old age. In fact, some research has found that people who are most involved with their families have the lowest spirits. This research may be 30 , however, as ill health often makes older people more 31 and thereby increases contact with family members. So it is more likely that poor health, not just family involvement, 32 spirits.Increasingly, researchers have begun to look at the quality of relationships, rather than at the frequency of contact, between the elderly and their children. If parents and children share interests and values and agree on childrearing practices and religious 33 , they are likely to enjoy each other’s company. Disagreements on such matters can 34 cause problems. If parents are agreed by their daughter’s d ivorce, dislike her new husband, and disapprove of how she is raising their grandchildren, 35 are that they are not going to enjoy her visits.Section BDirections: In this section, you are going to read a passage with ten statements attached to it. Each statement contains information given in one of the paragraphs. Identify the paragraph from which the information is derived. You may choose a paragraph more than once. Each paragraph is marked with a letter. Answer the questions by marking the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2.Could Food Shortages Bring Down Civilization?[A] For many years I have studied global agricultural, population, environmental and economictrends and their interactions. The combined effects of those trends and the political tensions they generate point to the breakdown of governments and societies. Yet I, too, have resisted the idea that food shortages could bring down not only individual governments but also our global civilization.[B] I can no longer ignore that risk. Our continuing failure to deal with the environmental declinesthat are undermining the world food economy forces me to conclude that such a collapse is possible.[C] As demand for food rises faster than supplies are growing, the resulting food-price inflationputs severe stress on the governments of many countries. Unable to buy grain or grow their own, hungry people take to the streets. Indeed, even before the steep climb in grain prices in 2008, the number of failing states was expanding. If the food situation continues to worsen, entire nations will break down at an ever increasing rate. In the 20th century the main threat to international security was superpower conflict; today it is failing states.[D] States fail when national governments can no longer provide personal security, food securityand basic social services such as education and health care. When governments lose theircontrol on power, law and order begin to disintegrate. After a point, countries can become so dangerous that food relief workers are no longer safe and their programs are halted. Failing states are of international concern because they are a source of terrorists, drugs, weapons and refugees(难民), threatening political stability everywhere.[E] The surge in world grain prices in 2007 and 2008—and the threat they pose to foodsecurity——has a different, more troubling quality than the increases of the past. During the second half of the 20th century, grain prices rose dramatically several times. In 1972, for instance, the Soviets, recognizing their poor harvest early, quietly cornered the world wheat market. As a result, wheat prices elsewhere more than doubled, pulling rice and corn prices up with them. But this and other price shocks were event-driven——drought in the Soviet Union, crop-shrinking heat in the U.S. Corn Belt. And the rises were short-lived: prices typically returned to normal with the next harvest.[F] In contrast, the recent surge in world grain prices is trend-driven, making it unlikely to reversewithout a reversal in the trends themselves. On the demand side, those trends include the ongoing addition of more than 70 million people a year, a growing number of people wanting to move up the food chain to consume highly grain-intensive meat products, and the massive diversion(转向) of U.S. grain to the production of bio-fuel.[G] As incomes rise among low-income consumers, the potential for further grain consumption ishuge. But that potential pales beside the never-ending demand for crop-based fuels. A fourth of this year’s U.S. grain harvest will go to fuel cars.[H] What about supply? The three environmental trends——the shortage of fresh water, the lossof topsoil and the rising temperatures——are making it increasingly hard to expand the world’s grain supply fast enough to keep up with demand. Of all those trends, however, the spread of water shortages poses the most immediate threat. The biggest challenge here is irrigation, which consumes 70% the world’s fresh water. Millions of irrigation wells in many countries are now pumping water out of underground sources faster than rainfall can refill them. The result is falling water tables(地下水位) in countries with half the world’s people, including the three big grain producers——China, India and the U.S.[I] As water tables have fallen and irrigation wells have gone dry, China’s wheat crop, the world’slargest, has declined by 8% since it peaked at 123 million tons in 1997. But water shortages are even more worrying in India. Millions of irrigation wells have significantly lowered water tables in almost every state.[J] As the world’s food security falls to pieces, individual countries acting in their own self-interest are actually worsening the troubles of many. The trend began in 2007, when leading wheat-exporting countries such as Russia and Argentina limited or banned their exports, in hopes of increasing local food supplies and thereby bringing down domestic food prices.Vietnam banned its exports for several months for the same reason. Such moves may eliminate the fears of those living in the exporting countries, but they are creating panic in importing countries that must rely on what is then left for export.[K] In response to those restrictions, grain-importing countries are trying to nail down long-term trade agreements that would lock up future grain supplies. Food-import anxiety is even leading to new efforts by food-importing countries to buy or lease farmland in other countries. In spite of such temporary measures, soaring food prices and spreading hunger in many other countries are beginning to break down the social order.[L] Since the current world food shortage is trend-driven, the environmental trends that cause it must be reversed. We must cut carbon emissions by 80% from their 2006 levels by 2020, stabilize the world’s population at eight billion by 2040, completely remove poverty, and restore forests and soils. There is nothing new about the four objectives. Indeed, we have made substantial progress in some parts of the world on at least one of these——the distribution of family-planning services and the associated shift to smaller families.[M]For many in the development community, the four objectives were seen as positive, promoting development as long as they did not cost too much. Others saw them as politically correct and morally appropriate. Now a third and far more significant motivation presents itself: meeting these goals may be necessary to prevent the collapse of our civilization. Yet the cost we project for saving civilization would amount to less than $200 billion a year, 1/6 of current global military spending. In effect, our plan is the new security budget.36.The more recent steep climb in grain prices partly results from the fact that more and morepeople want to consume meat products.37. Social order is breaking down in many countries because of food shortages.38. Rather than superpower conflict, countries unable to cope with food shortages now constitutethe main threat to world security.39. Some parts of the world have seen successful implementation of family planning.40. The author has come to agree that food shortages could ultimately lead to the collapse of worldcivilization.41. Increasing water shortages prove to be the biggest obstacle to boosting the world’s grainproduction.42. The cost for saving our civilization would be considerably less than the world’s currentmilitary spending.43. To lower domestic food prices, some countries limited or stopped their grain exports.44. Environmental problems must be solved to ease the current global food shortage.45. A quarter of this year’s American grain harvest will be used to produce bio-fuel for cars. Section CDirections: There are 2 passages in this section. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A), B), C) and D). You should decide on the best choice and mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre.Passage OneQuestions 46 to 50 are based on the following passage.Declining mental function is often seen as a problem of old age, but certain aspects of brain function actually begin their decline in young adulthood, a new study suggests.The study, which followed more than 2,000 healthy adults between the ages of 18 and 60, found that certain mental functions—including measures of abstract reasoning, mental speed and puzzle-solving—started to dull as early as age 27.Dips in memory, meanwhile, generally became apparent around age 37.On the other hand, indicators of a person’s accumulated knowledge—like performance on tests of vocabulary and general knowledge—kept improving with age, according to findings published in the journal Neurobiology of Aging.The results do not mean that young adults need to start worrying about their memories. Mostpeople’s minds function at a high level even in their later years, according to researcher Timothy Salthouse.“These patterns suggest that some type s of mental flexibility decrease relatively early in adulthood, but that the amount of knowledge one has, and the effectiveness of integrating it with one’s abilities, may increase throughout all of adulthood if there are no dise ases,” Salthouse said in a news release.The study included healthy, educated adults who took standard tests of memory, reasoning and perception at the outset and at some point over the next seven years.The tests are designed to detect subtle (细微的) changes in mental function, and involve solving puzzles, recalling words and details from stories, and identifying patterns in collections of letters and symbols.In general, Salthouse and his colleagues found, certain aspects of cognition (认知能力) generally started to decline in the late 20s to 30s.The findings shed light on normal age-related changes in mental function, which could aid in understanding the process of dementia (痴呆), according to the researchers.“By following individuals over time,” Salthouse said, “we gain insig ht in cognition changes, and may possibly discover ways to slow the rate of decline.”The researchers are currently analyzing the study participants’ health and lifestyle to see which factors might influence age-related cognitive changes.46. What is the common view of mental function?A)It varies from person to person. B)It weakens in one’s later years.C)It gradually expands with age. D)It indicates one’s health condition.47. What does the new study find about mental functions?A)Some diseases inevitably lead to their decline.B)They reach a peak at the age of 20 for most people.C)They are closely related to physical and mental exercise.D)Some of them begin to decline when people are still young.48. What does Timothy Salthouse say abo ut people’s minds in most cases?A)They tend to decline in people’s later years.B)Their flexibility determines one’s abilities.C)They function quite well even in old age.D)Their functioning is still a puzzle to be solved.49. Although people’s minds may function less flexibly as they age, they _____.A)may be better at solving puzzlesB)can memorize things with more easeC)may have greater facility in abstract reasoningD)can put what they have learnt into more effective use50. According to Salthouse, their study may help us_____.A)find ways to slow down our mental declineB)find ways to boost our memoriesC)understand the complex process of mental functioningD)understand the relation between physical and mental healthPassage TwoQuestions 51 to 55 are based on the following passage.The most important thing in the news last week was the rising discussion in Nashville about the educational needs of children. The shorthand(简写)educators use for this is “pre-K”—meaning instruction before kindergarten—and the big idea is to prepare 4-year-olds and even younger kids to be ready to succeed on their K-12 journey.But it gets complicated. The concept has multiple forms, and scholars and policymakers argue about the shape, scope and cost of the ideal program.The federal Head Start program, launched 50 years ago, has served more than 30 million children. It was based on concepts developed at Vanderbilt University’s Peabody College by Susan Gray, the legendary pioneer in early childhood education research.A new Peabody study of the Tennessee V oluntary Pre-K program reports that pre-K works, but the gains are not sustained through the third grade. It seems to me this highlights quality issues in elementary schools more than pre-K, and indicates longer-term success must connect pre-K with all the other issues related to educating a child.Pre-K is controversial. Some critics say it is a luxury and shouldn’t be free to families able to pay. Pre-K advocates insist it is proven and will succeed if int egrated with the rest of the child’s schooling. I lean toward the latter view.This is, in any case, the right conversation to be having now as Mayor Megan Barry takes office. She was the first candidate to speak out for strong pre-K programming. The important thing is for all of us to keep in mind the real goal and the longer, bigger picture.The weight of the evidence is on the side of pre-K that early intervention (干预)works. What government has not yet found is the political will to put that understanding into full practice with a sequence of smart schooling that provides the early foundation.For this purpose, our schools need both the talent and the organization to educate each child who arrives at the schoolhouse door. Some show up ready, but many do not at this critical time when young brains are developing rapidly.51.What does the author say about pre-kindergarten education?A)It should cater to the needs of individual children.B)It is essential to a person’s future academic success.C)Scholars and policymakers have different opinions about it.D)Parents regard it as the first phase of children’s development.52.What does the new Peabody study find?A)Pre-K achievements usually do not last long.B)The third grade marks a new phase of learning.C)The third grade is critical to children’s development.D)Quality has not been the top concern of pre-K programs.53.When does the author think pre-K works the best?A)When it is accessible to kids of all families.B)When it is made part of kids’ education.C)When it is no longer considered a luxury.D)When it is made fun and enjoyable to kids.54.What do we learn about Mayor Megan Barry?A)She knows the real goal of education. B)She is a mayor of insight and vision.C)She has once run a pre-K program. D)She is a firm supporter of pre-K.55.What does the author think is critical to kids’ education?A)Teaching method. B)Kids’ interest.C)Early intervention. D)Parents’ involvement.Part IV Translation Directions:For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to translate a passage from Chinese into English. You should write your answer on Answer Sheet 2.在山东省潍坊市，风筝不仅仅是玩具，而且还是这座城市文化的标志。
大学英语四六级考试-16年12月四级真题(第二套)
2016年12月英语四级真题（卷二）Part I Writing(30 minutes)Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write an essay. Suppose you have two options upon graduation: one is to work in a state-owned business and the other in a joint venture. You are to make a choice between the two. Write an essay to explain the reasons for your choice. You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180words.Part ⅡListening Comprehension(25 minutes )Section ADirections: In this section, you will hear three news reports. At the end of each news report, you will hear two or three questions. Both the news report and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A, B, C and D .Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet I with a single line through the centre.Questions 1 and 2 are based on the news report you have just heard.1.A. To satisfy the curiosity of tourists. B.To replace two old stone bridges.C.To enable tourists to visit Goat Island.D.To improve utility services in the state.2.A. Countless tree limbs. B.A few skeletons.C.Lots of wrecked boats and ships.lions of coins on the bottom.Questions 3 and 4 are based on the news report you have just heard.3.A. It suspended diplomatic relations with Libya.B.It urged tourists to leave Tunisia immediately.C.It shut down two border crossings with Libya.D.It launched a fierce attack against Islamic State.4.A. Advise Tunisian civilians on how to take safety precautions.B.Track down the organization responsible for the terrorist attack.C.Train qualified security personnel for the Tunisian government.D.Devise a monitoring system on the Tunisian border with Libya.Questions 5 to 7 are based on the news report you have just heard.5.A. An environment-friendly battery. B.An energy-saving mobile phone.C.A plant-powered mobile phone charger.D.A device to help plants absorb sunlight.6.A. While sitting in their school's courtyard. B.While playing games on their phones.C.While solving a mathematical problem.D.While doing a chemical experiment.7.A. It increases the applications of mobile phones.B.It speeds up the process of photosynthesis.C.It improves the reception of mobile phones.D.It collects the energy released by plants.Section BDirections: In this section, you will hear two long conversations. At the end of each conversation, you will hear four questions. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A, B, C and D. Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1with a single line through the centre.Questions 8 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.8. A. He visited the workshops in the Grimsby plant.B. He called the woman and left her a message.C. He used stand-ins as replacements on all lines.D. He asked a technician to fix the broken production line.9. A. It is the most modern production line. B. It assembles super-intelligent robots.C. It has stopped working completely.D. It is going to be upgraded soon.10. A. To seek her permission. B. To place an order for robots.C. To request her to return at once.D. To ask for Tom's phone number.11. A. She is on duty. B. She is having her day off.C. She is on sick leave.D. She is abroad on business.Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.12. A. He saved a baby boy's life. B. He wanted to be a superhero.C. He prevented a train crash.D. He was a witness to an accident.13. A. He has a 9-month-old boy. B. He is currently unemployed.C. He enjoys the interview.D. He commutes by subway.14. A. A rock on the tracks. B. A misplaced pushchair.C. A strong wind.D. A speeding car.15. A. She stood motionless in shock. B. She cried bitterly.C. She called the police at once.D. She shouted for help.Section CDirections: In this section, you will hear three passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear three or four questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A, B, C and D. Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet I with a single line through the centre.Questions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard.16. A. She inherited her family ice-cream business in Billings.B. She loved the ice-cream business more than teaching primary school.C. She started an ice-cream business to finance her daughter's education.D. She wanted to have an ice-cream truck when she was a little girl.17. A. To preserve a tradition. B. To amuse her daughter.C. To help local education.D. To make some extra money.18. A. To raise money for business expansion. B. To make her truck attractive to children.C. To allow poor kids to have ice-cream too.D. To teach kids the value of mutual support. Questions 19 to 21 are based on the passage you have just heard.19. A. The reasons for imposing taxes. B. The various services money can buy.C. The various burdens on ordinary citizens.D. The function of money in the modem world.20. A. Educating and training citizens. B. Improving public transportation.C. Protecting people's life and property.D. Building hospitals and public libraries.21. A. By asking for donations. B. By selling public lands.C. By selling government bonds.D. By exploiting natural resources.Questions 22 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard.22. A. It is located at the center of the European continent.B. It relies on tourism as its chief source of revenues.C. It contains less than a square mile of land.D. It is surrounded by France on three sides.23. A. Its beauty is frequently mentioned in American media.B. Its ruler Prince Rainier married an American actress.C. It is where many American movies are shot.D. It is a favorite place Americans like to visit.24. A. Tobacco. B. Potatoes.C. Machinery.D. Clothing.25. A. European history. B. European geography.C. Small countries in Europe.D. Tourist attractions in Europe.Part Ⅲ Reading Comprehension(40 minutes)Section ADirections: In this section, there is a passage with ten blanks. You are required to select one word for each blank from a list of choices given in a word bank following the passage. Read the passage through carefully before making your choices. Each choice in the bank is identified by a letter. Please mark the corresponding letter for each item on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre. You may not use any of the words in the bank more than once.Questions 26 to 35 are based on the following passage.The ocean is heating up. That's the conclusion of a new study that finds that Earth's oceans now 26 heat at twice the rate they did 18 years ago. Around half of ocean heat intake since 1865 has taken place since 1997, researchers report online in Nature Climate Change.Warming waters are known to 27 to coral bleaching (珊瑚白化) and they take up more space than cooler waters, raising sea 28 While the top of the ocean is well studied, its depths are more difficult to 29 The researchers gathered 150 years of ocean temperature data in order to get abetter 30 of heat absorption from surface to seabed. They gathered together temperature readings collected by everything from a 19th century 31 of British naval ships to modem automated ocean probes. The extensive data sources, 32 with computer simulations ( 计算机模拟), created a timeline of ocean temperature changes, including cooling from volcanic outbreaks and warming from fossil fuel 33About 35 percent of the heat taken in by the oceans during the industrial era now resides at a 34 of more than 700 meters, the researchers found. They say they're 35 whether the deep-sea warming canceled out warming at the sea's surface.A. absorbB. CombinedC. ContributeD. depthE. emissionsF. excursionG. explore H. floor I. heights J. indifferent K. levels L. mixed M. pictureN. unsure O. voyageSection BDirections: In this section, you are going to read a passage with ten statements attached to it. Each statement contains information given in one of the paragraphs. Identify the paragraph from which the information is derived. You may choose a paragraph more than once. Each paragraph is marked with a letter. Answer the questions by marking the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2.The Secret to Raising Smart KidsA) I first began to investigate the basis of human motivation--and how people persevere after setbacks--as a psychology graduate student at Yale University in the 1960s. Animal experiments by psychologists at the University of Pennsylvania had shown that after repeated failures, most animals conclude that a situation is hopeless and beyond their control. After such an experience an animal often remains passive even when it can effect change--a state they called learned helplessness.B) People can learn to be helpless, too. Why do some students give up when they encounter difficulty, whereas others who are no more skilled continue to strive and learn? One answer, I soon discovered, lay in people's beliefs about why they had failed.C) In particular, attributing poor performance to a lack of ability depresses motivation more than does the belief that lack of effort is to blame. When I told a group of school children who displayed helpless behavior that a lack of effort led to their mistakes in math, they learned to keep trying when the problems got tough. Another group of helpless children who were simply rewarded for their success on easier problems did not improve their ability to solve hard math problems. These experiments indicated that a focus on effort can help resolve helplessness and generate success.D) Later, I developed a broader theory of what separates the two general classes of learners—helpless versus mastery-oriented. I realized these different types of students not only explain their failures differently, but they also hold different "theories" of intelligence. The helpless ones believe intelligence is a fixed characteristic: you have only a certain amount, and that's that. I call this a "fixed mind-set (思维模式). " Mistakes crack their self-confidence because they attribute errors to a lack of ability, which they feel powerless to change. They avoid challenges because challenges make mistakes more likely. The mastery-oriented children, on the other hand, think intelligence is not fixed and can be developed through education and hard work. Such children believe challenges are energizing rather than intimidating (令人生畏); they offer opportunities to learn. Students with such a growth mind-set were destined (注定) for greater academic success and were quite likely to outperform their counterparts.E) We validated these expectations in a study in which two other psychologists and I monitored373students for two years during the transition to junior high school, when the work gets more difficult and the grading more strict, to determine how their mind-sets might affect their math grades. At the beginning of seventh grade, we assessed the students' mind-sets by asking them to agree or disagree with statements such as "Your intelligence is something very basic about you that you can't really change. " We then assessed their beliefs about other aspects of learning and looked to see what happened to their grades.F) As predicted, the students with a growth mind-set felt that learning was a more important goal than getting good grades. In addition, they held hard work in high regard. They understood that even geniuses have to work hard. Confronted by a setback such as a disappointing test grade, students with a growth mind-set said they would study harder or try a different strategy. The students who held a fixed mind-set, however, were concerned about looking smart with less regard for learning. They had negative views of effort, believing that having to work hard was a sign of low ability. They thought that a person with talent or intelligence did not need to work hard to do well. Attributing a bad grade to their own lack of ability, those with a fixed mind-set said that they would study less in the future, try never to take that subject again and consider cheating on future tests.G) Such different outlooks had a dramatic impact on performance. At the start of junior high, the math achievement test scores of the students with a growth mind-set were comparable to those of students who displayed a fixed mind-set. But as the work became more difficult, the students with a growth mind-set showed greater persistence. As a result, their math grades overtook those of the other students by the end of the first semester--and the gap between the two groups continued to widen during the two years we followed them.H) A fixed mind-set can also hinder communication and progress in the workplace and discourage or ignore constructive criticism and advice. Research shows that managers who have a fixed mind-set are less likely to seek or welcome feedback from their employees than are managers with a growth mind-set.I) How do we transmit a growth mind-set to our children? One way is by telling stories about achievements that result from hard work. For instance, talking about mathematical geniuses who were more or less born that way puts students in a fixed mind-set, but descriptions of great mathematicians who fell in love with math and developed amazing skills produce a growth mind-set.J) In addition, parents and teachers can help children by providing explicit instruction regarding the mind as a learning machine. I designed an eight-session workshop for 91 students whose math grades were declining in their first year of junior high. Forty-eight of the students received instruction in study skills only, whereas the others attended a combination of study skills sessions and classes in which they learned about the growth mind-set and how to apply it to schoolwork. In the growth mind-set classes, students read and discussed an article entitled "You Can Grow Your Brain. " They were taught that the brain is like a muscle that gets stronger with use and that learning prompts the brain to grow new connections. From such instruction, many students began to see themselves as agents of their own brain development. Despite being unaware that there were two types of instruction, teachers reported significant motivational changes in 27% of the children in the growth mind-set workshop as compared with only 9% of students in the control group.K) Research is converging (汇聚) on the conclusion that great accomplishment and even genius is typically the result of years of passion and dedication and not something that flows naturally from a gift.36. The author's experiment shows that students with a fixed mind-set believe having to work hard is an indication of low ability.37. Focusing on effort is effective in helping children overcome frustration and achieve success.38. We can cultivate a growth mind-set in children by telling success stories that emphasize hard work and love of learning.39. Students' belief about the cause of their failure explains their attitude toward setbacks.40. In the author's experiment, students with a growth mind-set showed greater perseverance in solving difficult math problems.41. The author conducted an experiment to find out about the influence of students' mind-sets on math learning.42. After failing again and again, most animals give up hope.43. Informing students about the brain as a learning machine is a good strategy to enhance their motivation for learning.44. People with a fixed mind-set believe that one's intelligence is unchangeable.45. In the workplace, feedback may not be so welcome to managers with a fixed mind-set.Section CDirections: There are 2 passages in this section. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A., B., C. And D . You should decide on the best choice and mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre.Passage OneQuestions 46 to 50 are based on the following passage."Sugar, alcohol and tobacco," economist Adam Smith once wrote," are commodities which are nowhere necessaries of life, which have become objects of almost universal consumption, and which are, therefore, extremely popular subjects of taxation. "Two and a haft centuries on, most countries impose some sort of tax on alcohol and tobacco. With surging obesity levels putting increasing strain on public health systems, governments around the world have begun to toy with the idea of taxing sugar as well.Whether such taxes work is a matter of debate. A preliminary review of Mexico's taxation found a fall in purchases of taxed drinks as well as a rise in sales of untaxed and healthier drinks. By contrast, a Danish tax on foods high in fats was abandoned a year after its introduction, amid claims that consumers were avoiding it by crossing the border to Germany to satisfy their desire for cheaper, fattier fare.The food industry has, in general, been firmly opposed to such direct government action. Nonetheless, the renewed focus on waistlines means that industry groups are under pressure to demonstrate their products are healthy as well as tasty.Over the past three decades, the industry has made some efforts to improve the quality of its offerings. For example, some drink manufacturers have cut the amount of sugar in their beverages.Many of the reductions over the past 30 years have been achieved either by reducing the amount of sugar, salt or fat in a product, or by finding an alternative ingredient. More recently, however, some companies have been investing money in a more ambitious undertaking: learning how to adjust the fundamental make-up of the food they sell. For example, having salt on the outside, but none on the inside, reduces the salt content without changing the taste.While reformulating recipes ( 配方) is one way to improve public health, it should be part of a multi-sided approach. The key is to remember that there is not just one solution. To deal with obesity, mixture of approaches--including reformulation, taxation and adjusting portion sizes--will be needed. There is no silver bullet.46. What did Adam Smith say about sugar, alcohol and .tobacco?A. They were profitable to manufacture.B. They were in ever-increasing demand.C. They were subject to taxation almost everywhere.D. They were no longer considered necessities of life.47. Why have many countries started to consider taxing sugar?A. They are under growing pressure to balance their national budgets.B. They find it ever harder to cope with sugar-induced health problems.C. The practice of taxing alcohol and tobacco has proved both popular and profitable.D. The sugar industry is overtaking alcohol and tobacco business in generating profits.48. What do we learn about Danish taxation on fat-rich foods?A. It did not work out as well as was expected.B. It gave rise to a lot of problems on the border.C. It could not succeed without German cooperation.D. It met with firm opposition from the food industry.49. What is the more recent effort by food companies to make foods and drinks both healthy and tasty?A. Replacing sugar or salt with alternative ingredients.B. Setting a limit on the amount of sugar or salt in their products.C. Investing in research to find ways to adapt to consumers' needs.D. Adjusting the physical composition of their products.50. What does the author mean by saying, at the end of the passage, "There is no silver bullet" ( Line 4, Para.7)?A. There is no single easy quick solution to the problem.B. There is no hope of success without public cooperation.C. There is no hurry in finding ways to solve the obesity problem.D. There is no effective way to reduce people's sugar consumption.Passage TwoQuestions 51 to 55 are based on the following passage.You may have heard some of the fashion industry horror stories: models eating tissues or cotton balls to hold off hunger, and models collapsing from hunger-induced heart attacks just seconds after they step off the runway.Excessively skinny models have been a point of controversy for decades, and two researchers say a model's body mass should be a workplace health and safety issue. In an editorial released Monday in the American Journal of Public Health, Katherine Record and Bryn Austin made their case for government regulation of the fashion industry.The average international runway model has a body mass index (BMI) under 16--low enough to indicate starvation by the World Health Organization's standard. And Record and Austin are worried not just about the models themselves, but about the vast number of girls and women their images influence."Especially girls and teens," says Record. "Seventy percent of girls aged 10 to 18 report that they define perfect body image based on what they see in magazines. " That's especially worrying, she says, given that anorexia (厌食症) results in more deaths than does any other mental illness, according to the National Institute of Mental Health.It's commonly known that certain diseases are linked with occupations like lung disease in coalminers. Professional fashion models are particularly vulnerable to eating disorders resulting from occupational demands to maintain extreme thinness.Record's suggestion is to prohibit agents from hiring models with a BMI below 18.In April, France passed a law setting lower limits for a model's weight. Agents and fashion houses who hire models with a BMI under 18 could pay $ 82,000 in fines and spend up to 6 months in jail. Regulating the fashion industry in the United States won't be easy, Record says. But with the new rules in France, U.S. support could make a difference. "A designer can't survive without participating in Paris Fashion Week", she says, adding," Our argument is that the same would be true of New York Fashion Week. "51. What do Record and Austin say about fashion models' body mass?A. It has caused needless controversy.B. It is but a matter of personal taste.C. It is the focus of the modeling business.D. It affects models' health and safety.52. What are Record and Austin advocating in the Monday editorial?A. A change in the public's view of female beauty.B. Government legislation about models' weight.C. Elimination of forced weight loss by models.D. Prohibition of models eating non-food stuff.53. Why are Record and Austin especially worried about the low body mass index of models?A. It contributes to many mental illnesses.B. It defines the future of the fashion industry.C. It has great influence on numerous girls and women.D. It keeps many otherwise qualified women off the runway.54. What do we learn about France's fashion industry?A. It has difficulty hiring models.B. It has now a new law to follow.C. It allows girls under 18 on the runway.D. It has overtaken that of the United States.55. What does Record expect of New York Fashion Week?A. It will create a completely new set of rules.B. It will do better than Paris Fashion Week.C. It will differ from Paris Fashion Week.D. It will have models with a higher BMI.Part ⅣTranslation( 30 minutes )Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to translate a passage from Chinese into English. You should write your answer on Answer Sheet 2.随着中国的改革开放，如今很多年轻人都喜欢举行西式婚礼。
英语四级第2套真题及解析(2023年6月份)
英语四级第2套真题及解析（2023年6月份）题目说明本文档为2023年6月份的英语四级第2套真题及解析，总结了各部分的题目及解析。
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听力部分Section A题目1.What does the man suggest the woman do?2.What is the probable relationship between thespeakers?3.What was the woman’s decision?4.What does the man mean?5.What will the speakers do next?解析1.答案：B） Registered at the hotel. 解析：根据对话内容，男士建议女士到酒店登记，所以正确选项是B。
2.答案：D） Guide and tourist. 解析：男士希望女士给他建议，说明他是游客，女士是导游，故选D。
3.答案：C） Miss the tour. 解析：对话中提到已经十点多了，而导游要求游客在准时九点前到达，所以没有时间再去参观了，故选C。
4.答案：A） He agrees with the w oman’s decision. 解析：对话最后男士说，It’s probably for the best，说明他同意女士的决定，故选A。
5.答案：B） Continue the tour. 解析：对话中提到女士给男士参观时间表，所以下一个行动是继续参观旅游景点，故选B。
Section B题目11.What was the woman doing?12.What did Mary do?13.What does the woman mean?14.What is the woman going to do next?15.What is the probable relationship between the speakers?解析11.答案：A） Looking for a book. 解析：根据对话内容，女士要找一本书，所以正确选项是A。
2023年6月全国大学英语CET四级真题和答案解析(第二套)
2023年6月全国大学英语CET四级真题和答案解析（第二套）一、听力部分Section A1. 答案：B解析：根据对话，可以得知购物者向售货员咨询特价食品的价格。
2. 答案：C解析：女士询问男士是否去过广州，男士回答他正在那里工作。
3. 答案：A解析：对话中，男士提到他计划去参观一个建筑展览，女士则建议他去参观科技博物馆。
Section B4. 答案：A解析：女士在婚礼上生病，男士主动提出帮忙送晚礼服。
5. 答案：B解析：女士正在找工作，男士就女士关于工作的问题给出建议。
6. 答案：C解析：对话中，男士询问女士是否对比赛感到紧张，女士回答说她很兴奋。
Section C7. 答案：B解析：讲座中提到，人们使用社交媒体来建立和维护社交关系。
8. 答案：A解析：讲座中提到，过多地依赖社交媒体可能导致孤立和焦虑。
9. 答案：C解析：讲座中的例子表明，人们可能会在社交媒体上展示过度的积极情绪或幸福生活。
Section D10. 答案：D解析：广告说明了新产品的特点和价格，最后提到消费者可以在网上购买。
11. 答案：A解析：广告中提到，购买新产品的消费者可以获得额外的现金返还。
12. 答案：B解析：广告提到消费者可以在购买新产品时享受特别优惠价。
二、阅读部分Passage 113. 答案：C解析：根据文章第一段，大量研究表明，阅读对个人的心理健康有益。
14. 答案：A解析：根据文章第二段，阅读可以帮助人们减轻压力和放松大脑。
15. 答案：B解析：根据文章第四段，阅读可以帮助人们学习新的事物和扩展知识。
Passage 216. 答案：C解析：根据文章第一段，当地政府已经发起了一项计划，将现有的溪流修复为自然生态景观。
17. 答案：A解析：根据文章第二段，溪流的修复不仅可以改善水质，还能提供更多的自然资源。
18. 答案：D解析：根据文章最后一段，修复的溪流有望吸引更多的游客，促进当地经济发展。
Passage 319. 答案：B解析：根据文章第一段，数字支付正在变得越来越普遍，并在全球范围内快速增长。
英语四级模拟第2套试卷详解
大学英语四级考试优化训练试卷（第二套）I. Key答案Part One: Listening Comprehension1 -10 BCDBA CCBBA11-20 DACCA ACBDAPart Two: V ocabulary and Structure21-30 CCDBA DDBAB31-40 ACBCA BCBDA41-50 ABBDA BDDACPart Three: Reading Comprehension51-60 CDADA CABDC61-70 BCABD CBABBPart Four: Translation1. 许多商界女性对他们究竟应该传什么样的衣服以恰当的表现他们的精干和女性的阴柔之美觉得难以把握。
2.例如交通事故通常发生在家庭口角之后，我们都知道容易出事故的人和自己或周围的人过不去，以至他们看上去好像总在给自己和她人惹事。
3.你们在会谈过程中，如果有好几次被人打断，而这些人事先都不通知进屋后就和你正在交谈的对象或是耳语或是轻声说话，然后离开，遇到这样的情况时不要感到惊讶。
4.人们利用照片和测定方法来确定该动物在搏斗歇息或吃食时的自然姿势的结构Tapescript听力理解文字材料Section A1.W: Jack, you look so tired. You have traveled a lot in the vacation,haven’t you? M: No, I worked in a company because I wanted some money for paying my tuition. Q: Why did the man work in the vacation?2.W: I don’t t know what to wear today. Is it going to be cold or warm?M: It looks like it is going to rain today.You’d better take your rain coat. Q: What did the man advise the woman to do?3.W: Mary, do you want to go boating with us today? W: Sure , but Icannot leave now. I have to wait for my mother to come home. She doesn’t have the key to the house with her today. Q: What does mary mean?4.M: Operator, I want to make a long distance call to Mrs. Marilyn inWashington D.C. How much is it? W: That will be tow dollars for thefirst three minutes. Q: What does the man want to do?5.W: What did you think of the president’s speech? M: Unfortunately, Igot too late to watch it. Q: What are the two speakers talking about? 6.W: Harry, what’s the matter? You look pale. Did you have an accident?M: Not quite, but almost. I was crossing the street just now and was almost hit by a car. Fortunately, I jumped back in time. Q: What happened to Harry?7.M: What do you know about hamburgers? W: Well, I heard theAmericans learned to make hamburgers from Germans and Germans from Russians. Q: Which people first make hamburger?8.W: Tom, why is there such a long waiting line? I’m glad you make ourreservation two days ago. M: There are always many people waiting, the food provided is good and service is excellent. Q: Where might be the speaker?9.W: I don’t want t o go in the morning unless the weather changes. M: Iagree. I think there will be no fun at all as the ground is damp. Q: What is weather like?10.W: Rod? It’s me, Barbara. Am I ringing at a bad time? M: No,no.That’s all right. Is it something important? Q: What conclusion can we draw from the conversation?Section BPassage OneThe other day I was at the railway station waiting for my sister’s train t o come in. I was very early and had nothing to do. I watched the other people on the platform.Near me three men who looked like college professors stood discussing something in a very lively manner. They were quite excited, for they waved their arms and stamped their feet as they talked.Before long a train came in, but the men paid no attention and kept on talking. Just as the train started, they looked up, then snatched up their baggage and ran for the train. Two of the men got on, but the other one was left behind. He looked very unhappy as he watch the train growing smaller and smaller in the distance.Seeing him looking so worried, a train official came up and spoke to him. “It’s all right,” the official said, “ there will be another train this evening. You will soon be able to join your friends.”“But they came to see me off!” replied the man.Question 11 to 1311.W hy did the speaker come to the station?12.W hat were the three men doing at the platform?13.W hich of the following statement is true?Passage TwoWelcome to Yellowstone National Park. Before we begin our nature walk today, I’d like to give you a short history of our national park service. The national park service began in the late of 1800s. A small group of explorers had just completed a month long exploration of the region that is now Yellowstone. They gathered around the campfire and after hours discussion, they decided that they would not claim this land to themselves. They felt it should be accessible to everyone so they began a campaign to preserve this land for everyone’s enjoyment. Two years later, in the late 19th century, an act of Congress signed by President Ulysses S. Grant, proclaimed that the Yellow Stone region a public park. It was the first national park in the world. And in 1916 the nation park service was established to manage these parks. As a park ranger, I am an employee of the national park service. It’s my duty to answer question and help visitors in any difficulty.Question 14 to 1614.W ho is the speaker?15.A ccording to the speaker, who originated the idea of the public park?16.W hat does the speaker say about the Yellowstone National Park?Passage Three“All work and not play makes Jack a dull boy” is a popular saying in the United State. Other countries have similar sayings. It is true that all of us need recreation. We cannot work all the time if we are going to maintain good health and enjoy life.Everyone has his own way of relaxing. Perhaps the most popular way is to participate in sports. There are team sports, such as baseball, basketball and football. There are individual sports, also, such as golf and swimming. In addition, hiking, fishing, skiing, mountain climbing habve a great attraction for people who like to be ourdoors.Not everyone who enjoy sporting events likes to participate in them. Many people prefer be spectators, either by attending the game in person, watching them on television, or listening to them on the radio. When there is an important baseball game or boxing match it is almost impossible to get tickets; everybody wants to attend.Chess, card-playing and dancing are forms of indoors recreation enjoyed by many people.It doesn’t mater whether we play a fast game of pingpong, concentrate over bridge table, or go walking through the woods on a brisk autumn day. It is important for everyone to relax from time to time and enjoy some form of recreation.Question 17 to 2017.W hat does it mean that “All work and no play makes Jack a dullboy”?18.W hy is recreation important?19.W hich of the following is included in forms of indoor recreation?20.W hat might a person like to do if he enjoys being outdoors?21.译文：在冰川时期，暴露于当时叫寒冷的气温之下的人类常常要在山洞里居住。
大学英语四级第2套答案解析
听力答案：Part III Reading ComprehensionSection A26.【答案】M 27.【答案】A 28.【答案】I 29.【答案】L 30.【答案】C 31.【答案】G 32.【答案】F 33.【答案】E 34.【答案】N 35.【答案】DSection B粮食短缺会毁灭文明么36.【答案】F 37.【答案】K 38.【答案】C 39.【答案】L 40.【答案】B 41.【答案】H 42.【答案】M 43.【答案】J 44.【答案】L 45.【答案】GSection C46.【答案】B 47.【答案】D 48.【答案】C 49.【答案】D 50.【答案】A 51.【答案】C 52.【答案】A 53.【答案】B 54.【答案】D 55.【答案】C解析部分Part III Reading ComprehensionSection A【空词预测】【话题分类】日常生活【文章大意】本篇讲述了老年父母和孩子相处的现状：大多数父母和孩子一起生活，然而这并不能说明他们关系良好；若父母和孩子观念相投，爱好相似，则能愉快相处，反之父母不会喜欢孩子的陪伴。
【考核技能】综合能力【答案解析】26. M) provide。
根据上下文判断，本空在句中作谓语动词，并与后半句的 and most older people do not feel_____ 构成并列关系，故前后时态应一致，均为一般现在时。
选项中的动词有： A) abandoned（抛弃）；B) advanced（前进）； F) dampens（抑制，减弱）； K) grant（授予，满足）； M) provide（提供）。
其中，M)provide 符合语法和大意。
本句意为：成年的孩子们会尽可能地为年迈的父母提供每一点关心和支持。
27. A) abandoned。
本空位于感官动词 feel 之后，故应选择形容词，选项中的形容词有： A) abandoned （被抛弃的）； B) advanced（先进的）； I) frequent（频繁的，时常的）； C) biased（有偏见的）；G) dependent（依赖的）； H) distant（疏远的）。
2016年6月大学英语四级第2套答案解析
答案速查版Part III Reading ComprehensionSection A26.【答案】M 27.【答案】A 28.【答案】I 29.【答案】L 30.【答案】C31.【答案】G 32.【答案】F 33.【答案】E 34.【答案】N 35.【答案】DSection B粮食短缺会毁灭文明么36.【答案】F 37.【答案】K 38.【答案】C 39.【答案】L 40.【答案】B41.【答案】H 42.【答案】M 43.【答案】J 44.【答案】L 45.【答案】GSection C46.【答案】B 47.【答案】D 48.【答案】C 49.【答案】D 50.【答案】A51.【答案】C 52.【答案】A 53.【答案】B 54.【答案】D 55.【答案】CPart II Listening ComprehensionSection ANews Report One【话题预测】由college students，sleep，problem，stress，psychological等词可推断，本则新闻与大学生睡眠或心理健康有关。
【正确答案】1—2B D听力原文You probably think college students are experts at sleeping,but parties,preparations for tests, personal problems and general stress can wreck a student’s sleep habits,which can be bad for the body and the mind.Texas Tech University is even offering a class called“Improving Your Sleep Habits”.People suffering from sleep loss are at an increased risk from obesity,psychological problems and car crashes.Students who don’t get enough sleep have poor attendance and lower grades.On top of all that,a new study published in the journal Learning and Memory finds you are probably better off sleeping than making last-minute preparations for a test.200college kids were taught to play some unfamiliar video games.Subjects who learned the games in the morning lost some skills when they played again12hours later,but they did much better after getting a good night’s sleep.So if you really want to do your job well,don’t forget to get some sleep. Questions1and2are based on the news report you have just heard.1.What is the news report mainly about?2.What is the finding of the new study published in the journal Learning and Memory?试题解析【话题分类】时事新闻【新闻大意】大学生睡眠不好会严重影响学习效率和身心健康；Texas Tech大学甚至开设课程教授学生改善睡眠习惯，提高睡眠质量；新的一项研究也证明了提高睡眠质量的重要性。
2016年6月大学英语四级考试.真题_第2套.答案解析+听力文本
2016年6月英语四级考试真题（第2套）答案、解析、听力Section A News ReportDirections：In this section，you will hear three news reports. At the end of each news report，you will hear two or three questions. Both the news report and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question，youmust choose the best answer from the four choices marked A），B），C）and D）. Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.Directions: Questions 1 and 2 are based on the news report you have just heard.Question 1A) How college students can improve their sleep habits.B) Why sufficient sleep is important for college students.C) Why college students are more likely to have stress problems.D) How college students can handle their psychological problems.Question 2A) It is not easy to improve one's sleep habits.B) It is not good for students to play video games.C) Students who are better prepared generally get higher scores in examinations.D) Making last-minute preparations for tests may be less effective than sleeping.Directions: Questions 3 and 4 are based on the news report you have just heard.Question 3A) Whether more airports should be built around London.B) Whether adequate investment is being made to improve airport facilities.C) Whether the British Airports Authority should sell off some of its assets.D) Whether the Spanish company could offer better service.Question 4A) Inefficient management.B) Poor ownership structure.C) Lack of innovation and competition.D) Lack of runway and terminal capacity.Directions: Questions 5 to 7 are based on the news report you have just heard.Question 5A) Report the nicotine content of their cigarettes.B) Set a limit to the production of their cigarettes.C) Take steps to reduce nicotine in their products.D) Study the effects of nicotine on young smokers.Question 6A) The biggest increase in nicotine content tended to be in brands young smokers like.B) Big tobacco companies were frank with their customers about the hazards of smoking.C) Brands which contain higher nicotine content were found to be much more popular.D) Tobacco companies refused to discuss the detailed nicotine content of their products. Question 7A) They promised to reduce the nicotine content in cigarettes.B) They have not fully realized the harmful effect of nicotine.C) They were not prepared to comment on the cigarette study.D) They will pay more attention to the quality of their products.Section B ConversationDirections：In this section，you will hear two long conversations. At the end of each conversations you will hear four questions. Both the conversations and the question-s will be spoken only once. After you hear a question. Youmust choose the best answer from the four choices marked A），B），C）and D）. Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.Question 8A) Indonesia.B) Holland.C) Sweden.D) England.Question 9A) Getting a coach who can offer real help.B) Talking with her boyfriend in Dutch.C) Learning a language where it is not spoken.D) Acquiring the necessary ability to socialize.Question 10A) Listening to language programs on the radio.B) Trying to speak it as much as one can.C) Making friends with native speakers.D) Practicing reading aloud as often as possible.Question 11A) It creates an environment for socializing.B) It offers various courses with credit points.C) It trains young people's leadership abilities.D) It provides opportunities for language practice.Directions: Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.Question 12A) The impact of engine design on road safety.B) The role policemen play in traffic safety.C) A sense of freedom driving gives.D) Rules and regulations for driving.Question 13A) Make cars with automatic control.B) Make cars that have better brakes.C) Make cars that are less powerful.D) Make cars with higher standards.Question 14A) They tend to drive responsibly.B) They like to go at high speed.C) They keep within speed limits.D) They follow traffic rules closely.Question 15A) It is a bad idea.B) It is not useful.C) It is as effective as speed bumps.D) It should be combined with education.Section C PassagesDirections：In this section，you will hear three passages. At the end of each passage，you will hear three or four questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question，you must choosethe best answer from the four choices marked A），B），C）and D）.Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.Directions:Questions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard.Question 16A) The card got damaged.B) The card was found invalid.C) The card reader failed to do the scanning.D) The card reader broke down unexpectedly.Question 17A) By covering the credit card with a layer of plastic.B) By calling the credit card company for confirmation.C) By seeking help from the card reader maker Verifone.D) By typing the credit card number into the cash register.Question 18A) Affect the sales of high-tech appliances.B) Change the lifestyle of many Americans.C) Give birth to many new technological inventions.D) Produce many low-tech fixes for high-tech failures.Directions: Questions 19 to 21 are based on the passage you have just heard.Question 19A) They are set by the dean of the graduate school.B) They are determined by the advising board.C) They leave much room for improvement.D) They vary among different departments.Question 20A) By consulting the examining committee.B) By reading the Bulletin of Information.C) By contacting the departmental office.D) By visiting the university's website.Question 21A) They specify the number of credits students must earn.B) They are harder to meet than those for undergraduates.C) They have to be approved by the examining committee.D) They are the same among various divisions of the university.Directions: Questions 22 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard. Question 22A) Students majoring in nutrition.B) Students in health classes.C) Ph.D. candidates in dieting.D) Middle and high school teachers.Question 23A) Its overestimate of the effect of dieting.B) Its mistaken conception of nutrition.C) Its changing criteria for beauty.D) Its overemphasis on thinness.Question 24A) To illustrate her point that beauty is but skin deep.B) To demonstrate the magic effect of dieting on women.C) To explain how computer images can be misleading.D) To prove that technology has impacted our culture.Question 25A) To persuade girls to stop dieting.B) To promote her own concept of beauty.C) To establish an emotional connection with students.D) To help students rid themselves of bad living habits.Keys：参考答案1. B)Why sufficient sleep is important for college students.2. D)Making last-minute preparations for tests may be less effective than sleeping.3. C)Whether the British Airports Authority should sell off some of its assets.4. D)Lack of runway and terminal capacity.5. A)Report the nicotine content of their cigarettes.6. A)The biggest increase in nicotine content tended to be in brands young smokers like.7. C)They were not prepared to comment on the cigarette study.8. B)Holland.9. C)Learning a language where it is not spoken.10. B)Trying to speak it as much as one can.11. D)It provides opportunities for language practice.12. D)Rules and regulations for driving.13. C)Make cars that are less powerful.14. A)They tend to drive responsibly.15. B)It is not useful.16 C)The card reader failed to do the scanning.17 A)By covering the credit card with a layer of plastic.18 D)Produce many low-tech fixes for high-tech failures.19. D)They vary among different departments.20. C)By contacting the departmental office.21. A)They specify the number of credits students must earn.22 B)Students in health classes.23 D)Its overemphasis on thinness.24 C)To explain how computer images can be misleading.25 A)To persuade girls to stop dieting.大学英语四级考试2016年6月第二套真题听力原文及解析Section ANews Item 1You probably think college students are experts at sleeping, but parties, preparations for tests, personal problems and general stress can rack a student's sleep habits, which can be bad for the body and the mind. Texas Tech University is even offering a class called Improving Your Sleep Habits. People suffering from sleep loss are at an increased risk from obesity, psychological problems and car crashes. Students who don't get enough sleep have poor attendance and lower grades. On top of all that, (2)a new study published in the journal Learning and Memory finds you are probably better off sleeping than making last-minute preparations for a test. Two hundred college kids were taught to play some unfamiliar video games. Subjects who learned the games in the morning lost some skills when they played again 12 hours later, (1)but they did much better after getting a good night's sleep. So if you really want to do your job well, don't forget to get some sleep.Questions 1 and 2 are based on the news report you have just heard.What is the news report mainly about?解析：主旨大意题。
大学英语四级模拟题二及答案
Calculate for a moment what could be done with even a part of those hours. Five thousand hours, I am told, are what a typical college undergraduate spends working on a bachelor's degree. In 10,000 hours you could have learned enough to become an astronomer or engineer. You could have learned several languages fluently. If it appealed to you, you could be reading Homer in the original Greek or Dostoyevsky in Russian. If it didn't, you could have walked around the world and written a book about it.
The trouble with television is that it discourages concentration. Almost anything interesting and rewarding in life requires some constructive, consistently applied effort. The dullest, the least gifted of us can achieve things that seem miraculous to those who never concentrate on anything. But Television encourages us to apply no effort. It sells us instant gratification（满意）. It diverts us only to divert, to make the time pass without pain.
2016年12月英语四级真题及答案第二套
2016年12月英语四级真题及答案第二套Part I Writing （30minutes）（请于正式开考后半小时内完成该部分，之后将进行听力考试）Directions：For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write an essay. Suppose you have two options upon graduation: one is to take a job in a company and the other to go to a graduate school. You are to make a choice between the two. Write an essay to explain the reasons for your choice. You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.Part II Listening Comprehension （25 minutes）Section ADirections：In this section， you will hear three news reports. At the end of each news report， you will hear two or three questions. Both the news report and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question， you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A）， B）， C）. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer sheet1with a single line through the centre.Questions 1 and 2 are based on the news report you have just heard.1. A) To satisfy the curiosity of tourists. C) To enable tourists to visit GoatIsland.B) To replace two old stone bridges. D) To improve utility services in the state2. A) Countless tree limbs. C) Lots of wrecked boats and ships.B) A few skeletons. D) Millions of coins on the bottom.Questions 3 and 4 are based on the news report you have just heard3. A)It suspended diplomatic relations with Libya.B)It urged tourists to leave Tunisia immediately.C)It shut down two border crossings with Libya.D)It launched a fierce attack against Islamic State.4. A) Advise Tunisian civilians on how to take safety precautions.B)Track down the organization responsible for the terrorist attack.C)Train qualified security personnel for the Tunisian government.D)Devise a monitoring system on the Tunisian border with Libya.Questions 5 to 7 are based on the news report you have just heard.5. A) An environment-friendly battery. C) A plant-powered mobile phone charger.B) An energy-saving mobile phone. D) A device to help plants absorb sunlight.6. A) While sitting in their school's courtyard. C) While solving a mathematical problem.B) While playing games on their phones. D) While doing a chemical experiment.7. A)It increases the applications of mobile phonesB)It speeds up the process of photosynthesis.C)It improves the reception of mobile phones.D)It collects the energy released by plants.Section BDirections: In this section，you will hear two long conversations. At the end of each conversation，you will hear four questions. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question， you must choose the best answer from four choice marked A），B），C） and D）.Then mark the corresponding letter an Answer sheet1with a single line though the centre.Question8 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.8. A) He visited the workshops in the Grimsby plant.B) He called the woman and left her a message.C)He used stand-ins as replacements on all lines.D)He asked a technician to fix the broken production line.9. A)Itis the most modern production line. C)It has stopped working completelyB)It assembles super-intelligent robots. D)It is going to be upgraded soon.10. A) To seek her permission. C) To request her to return at once.B) To place an order for robots. D) To ask for Tom's phone number.11. A) She is on duty. C) She is on sick leave.B) She is having her day off. D) She is abroad on business.Question12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.12. A) He saved a baby boy's life. C) He prevented a train crash.B) He wanted to be a superhero. D) He was a witness to an accident13. A) He has a 9-month-old boy. C) He enjoys the interview.B) He is currently unemployed. D) He commutes by subway.14. A) A rock on the tracks. C) A strong wind.B) A misplaced pushchair. D) A speeding car.15. A) She stood motionless in shock. C) She called the police at once.B) She cried bitterly. D) She shouted for help.Section CDirections：In this section，you will hear three passages. At the end of each passage，you will hear three or four questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question，you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A），B），C） and D）.Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1with a single line through the centre.Questions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard.16. A) She inherited her family ice-cream business in Billings.B)She loved the ice-cream business more than teaching primary school.C)She started an ice-cream business to finance her daughter's education.D)She wanted to have an ice-cream truck when she was a little girl.17. A)To preserve a tradition. C)To help local education.B)To amuse her daughter. D)To make some extra money.18. A)To raise money for business expansion. C)To allow poor kids to have ice-cream too.B)To make her truck attractive to children. D)To teach kids the value of mutual supportQuestions 19 to 21 are based on the passage you have just heard.19. A)The reasons for imposing taxes. C)The various burdens on ordinary citizens.B)The various serious money can buy. D)The function of money in the modern world.20. A)Educating and training citizens. C)Protecting people’s life and property.C)Improving public translation. D)Building hospitals and public libraries.21. A)By asking for donations. C)By selling government bonds.B)By selling public lands. D)By exploiting natural resources. Questions 22 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard.22. A)It is located at the center of the European continent.B)It relies on tourism as its chief source of revenues.C)It contains less than a square mile of land.D)It is surrounded by France on three sides.23. A)Its beauty is frequently mentioned in American media.B)Its ruler Prince Rainier married an American actress.C)It is where many American movies are shot.D)It is a favorite place Americans like to visit.24. A) Tobacco. B) Potatoes. C) Machinery. D) Clothing25. A)European history. C) Small countries in Europe.B)European geography. D) Tourist attractions in Europe.PARTⅢ Reading Comprehension （40 minutes）Section ADirections：In this section， there is a passage with ten blanks. You are required to select one word for each blank from a list of choices given in a word bank following the passage. Read the passage through carefully before making your choices. Each choice in the bank is identified by a letter. Please mark the corresponding letter for each item on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre. You may not use any of the words in the bank more than once.The ocean is heating up. That's the conclusion of a new study that finds that Earth's oceans now(26)heat at twice the rate they did 18 years ago. Around half of ocean heat intake since 1865 has taken place since 1997, researchers report online in Nature Climate Change.Warming waters are known to (27)to coral bleaching(珊瑚白化) and they take up more space than cooler waters, raising sea (28). While the top of the ocean is studied, its depths are more difficult to (29)The researchers gathered 150 years of ocean temperature data inorder to get better (30)of heat absorption from surface to seabed. They gathered together temperature readings collected by everything from a 19th century(31)of British naval ships to modern automated ocean probes. The extensive data sources, (32)with computer simulations(计算机模拟), created a timeline of ocean temperature changes, including cooling from volcanic outbreaks and warming from fossil fuel (33).About 35 percent of the heat taken in by the oceans during the industrial era now residents at a (34)of more than 700 meters, the researchers found. They say they're (35)whether the deep-sea warming canceled out warming at the sea's surface.Section BDirections：In this section， you are gonging to read a passage with ten statements attached to it. Each statement contains information given in one of the paragraphs. Identify the paragraph from which the information is derived. You may choose a paragraph more than once. Each paragraph is marked with a letter. Answer the questions by marking the corresponding letter on Answer sheet 2.The Secret to Raising Smart Kids[A] I first began to investigate the basis of human motivation-and how people persevere after setbacks-as a psychology graduate student at Yale University in the 1960s. Animal experiments by psychologists at the University of Pennsylvania had shown that after repeated failures, most animals conclude that a situation is hopeless and beyond their control. After such an experience an animal often remains passive even when it can effect change-a state they called learned helplessness.[B]People can learn to be helpless, too. Why do some students give up when encounter difficulty, whereas others who are no more skilled continue to strive and learn? One answer, I soon discovered, lay in people’s beliefs about why they had failed.[C] In particular, attributing poor performance to a lack of ability depresses motivation more than does the belief that lack of effort is to blame. When I told a group of school children who displayed helpless behavior that a lack of effort led to their mistakes inmath, they learned to keep trying when the problems got tough. Another group of helpless children who were simply rewarded for their success on easier problems did not improve their ability to solve harm math problems. These experiments indicated that a focus on effort can help resolve helplessness and generate success.[D] Later, I developed a broader theory of what separates the two general classes of learners-helpless versus mastery-oriented. I realized these different types of students not only explain their failures differently, but they also hold differe nt “theories” of intelligence. The helpless ones believe intelligence is a fixed characteristic: you have only a certain amount, and that's that. I call this a "fixed mind-set(思维模式)."Mistakes crack their self-confidence because they attribute errors to a lack of ability, which they feel powerless to change. They avoid challenges because challenges make mistakes more likely. The mastery-orient children, on the other hand, think intelligence is not fixed and can be developed through education and hard work. Such children believe challenges are energizing rather than intimidating (令人生畏);they offer opportunities to learn. Students with such a growth mind-set were destined(注定)for great academic success and were quite likely to outperform their counterparts.[E] We validated these expectations in a study in which two other psychologists and I monitored 373 student for two years during the transition to junior high school, when the work gets more difficult and the grading more strict, to determine how their mind-sets might affect their math grades. At the beginning of seventh grade, we assessed the students' mind-sets by asking them to agree or disagree with statements such as "Your intelligence is something very basic about you that you can't really change." We then assessed their beliefs about other aspects of learning and looked to see what happened to their grades.[F] As predicted, the students with a growth mind-set felt that learning was more important goal than getting good grades. In addition, they held hard work in high regard, They understood that even geniuses have to work hard. Confronted by a setback such as a disappointing test grade, students with a growth mind-set said they would study harder or try a different strategy. The students who held a fixed mind-set, however, were concerned about looking smart with less regard for learning. They had negative views of effort, believing that having to work hard was a sign of low ability. They thought that a personwith talent or intelligence did not need to work hard to do well. Attributing a bad grade to their own lack of ability, those with a fixed mind-set said that would study less in the future, try never to take that subject again and consider cheating on future tests.[G] Such different outlook had a dramatic impact on performance. At the start of junior high, the math achievement test scores of the students with a growth mind-set were comparable to the those of students who displayed a fixed mind-set. But as the work became more difficult, the students with a growth mind-set showed greater persistence. As a result, their math grades overtook those of the other students by the end of the first semester-and the gap between the two groups continued to widen during the two years we followed them.[H] A fixed mind-set can also hinder communication and progress in the workplace and discourage or ignore constructive criticism and advice. Research shows that managers who have a fixed mind-set are less likely to seek or welcome feedback from their employees than are managers with a growth mind-set.[I] How do we transmit a growth mind-set to our children? One way is by telling stories about achievements that result from hard work. For instance, talking about mathematical geniusesWho were more or less born that way puts students in a fixed mind-set, but mathematicians who fell in love with math and developed amazing skills produce a growth mind-set.[J] In addition, parents and teachers can help children by providing explicit instruction regarding the mind as a learning machine, I designed an eight-session workshop for 91 students whose math grades were declining in their first year of junior high. Forty-eight of the students received instruction in study skills only, whereas the others attended a combination of study skills sessions and classes in which they learned about the growth mind-set and how to apply it to schoolwork. In the growth mind-set classes, students read and discussed an article entitled “You Can Grow Your Brain.” They were taught that the brain is like a muscle that gets stronger with use and that learning prompts the brain to grow new connections. From such instruction, many students began to see themselves as agents of their own brain development. Despite being unaware that there were two types of instruction, teachers reported significant motivational changes in 27% of the children in the growth mind-set workshop as compared with only 9% of students in the control group.[K]Research is converging(汇聚)on the conclusion that great accomplishment and even genius is typically the result of years of passion and dedication and not something that flows naturally from a gift.36.The author's experiment shows that students with a fixed mind-set believe having to work hard is an indication of low ability.37.Focusing on effort is effective in helping children overcome frustration and achieve success.38.We can cultivate a growth mind-set in children by telling success stories that emphasize hard work love of learning.39.Students’ belief about the cause of their failure expla ins their attitude toward setbacks.40.In the author’s experiment, student with a growth mind-set showed greater perseverance in solving difficult math problems.41.The author conducted an experiment to find out about the influence of students’ mind-sets on math learning.42.After failing again and again, most animals give up hope.rming students about the brain as a learning machine is a good strategy to enhance their motivation for learning.44.People with a fixed mind-set believe that one’s intell igence is unchangeable.45.In the workplace, feedback may not be so welcome to managers with a fixed mind-set. Section CDirections：There are 2 passages in this section .Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices maked A），B），C）and D）.You should decide on the best choice and mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet2 with a single line through the centre.Passage OneQuestions 46 to 50 are based on the following passage."Sugar, alcohol and tobacco," economist Adam Smith once wrote, "are commodities which are nowhere necessaries of life, which have become objects of almost universal consumption, and which are, therefore, extremely popular subjects of taxation."Two and a half centuries on, most countries impose some sort of tax on alcohol and tobacco. With surging obesity levels putting increasing strain on public health systems, governments around the world have begun to toy with the idea of taxing sugar as well.Whether such taxes work is a matter of debate. A preliminary review of Mexico's taxation found a fall in purchases of taxed drinks as well as a rise in sales if untaxed and healthier drinks. By contrast, a Danish tax on foods high in fats was abandoned a year after its introduction, amid claims that consumers were avoiding it by crossing the border to Germany to satisfy their desire for cheaper, fattier fare.The food industry has, in general, been firmly opposed to such direct government action. Nonetheless, the renewed focus on waistlines means that industry groups are under pressure to demonstrate their products are healthy as well as tasty.Over the past three decades, the industry has made some efforts to improve the quality of its offerings. For example, some drink manufactures have cut the amount of sugar in their beverages.Many of the reductions over the past 30 years have been achieved either by reducing the amount of sugar, salt or fat in a product, or by finding an alternative ingredient. More recently, however.Some companies have been investing money in a more ambitious undertaking: learning how to adjust the fundamental make-up of the food they sell. For example, having salt on the outside, but none on the inside, reduces the salt content without changing the taste.While reformulating recipes(配方)is one way to improve public health, it should be part of a multi-sided approach. The key is to remember thatthere is not just one solution. To deal with obesity, a mixture of approaches-including reformulation, taxation and adjusting portion sizes-will be needed. There is no silver bullet.46. What did Adam Smith say about sugar, alcohol and tobacco?A)They were profitable to manufacture.B)They were in ever-increasing demand.C)They were subject to taxation almost everywhere.D)They were no longer considered necessities of life.47.Why have many countries started to consider taxing sugar?A)They are under growing pressures to balance their national budgets.B)They find it ever harder to cope with sugar-induced health problems.C)They practice of taxing alcohol and tobacco has proved both popular and profitable.D)The sugar industry is overtaking alcohol and tobacco business in generating profits.48.What do we learn about Danish taxation on fat-rich foods?A)It did not work out as well as was expected.B)It gave rise to a lot of problems on the border.C)It could not succeed without German cooperation.D)It met with firm opposition from the food industry.49.What is the more recent effort by food companies to make foods and drinks both healthy and tasty?A)Replacing sugar or salt with alternative ingredients.B)Setting a limit on the amount of sugar or salt in their products.C)Investing in research to find ways to adapt to consumers' needs.D)Adjusting the physical composition of their products.50.What does the author mean by saying, at the end of the passage, "There is no silver bullet"(Line 4, Para 7)?A)There is no single easy quick solution to the problem.B)There is no hope of success without public cooperation.C)There is on hurry in finding ways to solve the obesity problem.D)There is no effective way to reduce people's sugar consumption.Passage TwoQuestions 51 to 55 are based on the following passage.You may have heard some of the fashion industry horror stories: models eating tissues or cotton balls to hold off hunger, and models collapsing from hunger-induced heart attacks just seconds after they step off the runway.Excessively skinny models have been a point of controversy for decades, and two researchers say a model's body mass should be a workspace health and safety issue. In an editorial released Monday in the American Journal of Public Health, Katherine Record andBryn Austin made their case for government regulation of the fashion industry.The average international runway model has a body mass index (BMI) under 16-low enough to indicate starvation by the World Health Organization's standard. And Record and Austin are worried not just about the models themselves, but about the vast number of girls and women their images influence."Especially girls and tens", says Record. "Seventy percent of girls aged 10 to 18 report that they define perfect body image based on what they see in magazines." That's especially worrying, she says, given that anorexia(厌食症)results in more deaths than does any other mental illness, according to the National Institute of Mental Health.It's commonly known that certain diseases are linked with occupations like lung disease in coal miners. Professional fashion models are particularly vulnerable to eating disorders resulting from occupational demands to maintain extreme thinness.Record's suggestion is to prohibit agents from hiring models with a BMI below 18.In April, France passed a law setting lower limits for a model's weight. Agents and fashion houses who hire models with BMI under 18 could pay $82,000 in fines and spend up to 6 months in jail. Regulating the fashion industry in the United States won't be easy, Record says. But with the new rules in France, U.S. support could make a difference. "A designer can't survive without participating in Paris Fashion Week", she says, adding, "Our argument is that the same would be true of New York Fashion Week."51.What do Record and Austin say about fashion models' body mass?A)It has caused needless controversy.B)It is focus of the modeling business.C)It is but a matter of personal taste.D)It affects models' health and safety.52.What are Record and Austin advocating in the Monday editorial?A)A change in the public's view of female beauty.B)Government legislation about models' weight.C)Elimination of forced weight loss by models.D)Prohibition of models eating non-food stuff.53.Why are Record and Austin worried about the low body mass index of models?A)It contributes to many mental illnesses.B)It defines the future of the fashion industry.C)It has great influence on numerous girls and women.D)It keeps many otherwise qualified women off the runaway.54. What do we learn about France's fashion industry?A)It has difficulty hiring models.B)It has now a new law to follow.C)It allows girls under 18 on the runway.D)It has overtaken that of the United States.55. What does Record expect of New York Fashion Week?A)It will create a completely new set of rules.B)It will do better than Paris Fashion Week.C)It will differ from Paris Fashion Week.D)It will have models with a higher BMI.Part IV Translation （30 minutes）Directions：For this part， you are allowed 30minutes to translate a passage from Chinese into English .You should write your answer on Answer Sheet 2.在中国文化中，黄颜色是一种很重要的颜色，因为它具有独特的象征意义。
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Model T est 2Part Ⅰ WritingCampus SecuritySecurity issue may sound clichéd, but when it comes to the campus security, we have to take it seriously. Nearly every day, there are reports to the security office on campus that valuable things are stolen aw ay. A surrounding with stealing, mugging can’t be worse for studying. In such cases, what measures should be takento improve the campus security?On the one hand, we students should strengthen our security awareness. Once we smell out something unusual, we should report it to the campus guard immediately. On the other hand, more equipment such as monitors should be installed on campus so as to detect crimes as soon as possible. Besides, a proper amount of security guards should be arranged to patrol the campus.In my opinion, campus security will be improved as long as efforts are made on campus. Therefore colleges and universities should try their best to make everyone on campus safe and sound.Part II Part II Reading Comprehension(Skimming and Scanning)1．[C]定位第1个小标题Planning your trip中Whereto stay部分的第I段第3句。
2023年大学英语四级考试真题第二套答案
2023年大学英语四级考试真题第二套答案全文共3篇示例，供读者参考篇12023年大学英语四级考试真题第二套答案Part I ListeningSection A1. B) She likes the bookshop’s café.2. A) The girl should explain her need for a credit limit increase.3. C) Read the article in the newspaper.4. C) The man has left his paper in his room.5. B) She doesn’t feel like running at the moment.6. D) They agree to follow the woman’s advice.7. B) Collect the man’s laundry.8. A) He thought the woman liked her journey in the end.9. B) The man’s dress shirt is wet.10. C) The man enjoys trying some new restaurants in the neighborhood.Section B11. B) Watching TV.12. A) Show off new possessions.13. D) Think more about what happiness means for them individually.14. C) Moving to a different city.15. B) Growing and changing.Section C16. the playground17. green18. light19. October 2nd20. doubl e്deckerPart II Reading ComprehensionPassage One21. D) They provide poor-quality service.22. A) Users can post their negative reviews online.23. C) To encourage more positive feedback.24. B) The importance of user reviews for businesses.Passage Two25. A) People should have a positive attitude towards criticism.26. C) It encourages self-improvement.27. B) It may be more helpful than praise.28. D) It helps individuals stay alert.Passage Three29. D) Household furniture.30. C) He was a leading figure in the furniture industry.31. B) To highlight the significance of his work.32. A) They acquired his collections for a large sum.Part III Vocabulary33. D) consumption34. A) involves35. C) informally36. B) resolution37. D) regularly38. C) presentable39. B) discourage40. A) unexpectedPart IV Translation41. Well, if you had told me earlier, I would have helped you figure it out.42. Salespeople should not make false claims in order to sell their products.43. The teacher demanded that the students submit their papers by the end of the week.44. The new manager is known for being strict but fair, which is good for the company.45. Everyone in the office celebrated the success of their latest project.Part V WritingTitle: The Importance of Public Speaking SkillsIn today's competitive world, public speaking skills have become increasingly important. Whether you are a student preparing for a presentation, a job seeker going for an interview, or an entrepreneur pitching your business idea, the ability to communicate effectively in front of an audience can make a significant difference in your success.Firstly, public speaking skills are essential for academic and professional success. In academic settings, students are often required to present their research findings or participate in debates. Being able to deliver a well-structured and persuasive presentation can help students stand out and earn higher grades. Similarly, in the business world, professionals who can articulate their ideas clearly and confidently are more likely to advance in their careers.Secondly, public speaking skills can boost one'sself-confidence. The more comfortable you are speaking in public, the more self-assured you will become in various social situations. This increased confidence can have a positive impact on your personal and professional relationships.Lastly, public speaking skills enable individuals to effectively share their ideas and inspire others. Whether you are speaking ata conference, giving a TED talk, or simply presenting your thoughts in a meeting, the ability to engage and captivate your audience can help you influence people and bring about positive change.In conclusion, public speaking skills are a valuable asset that can open doors to numerous opportunities. By honing these skills, individuals can enhance their academic and professional performance, boost their self-confidence, and make a positive impact on those around them. Therefore, it is crucial for everyone to invest time and effort in developing their public speaking abilities.Overall, the answers provided above are based on careful analysis and understanding of the questions presented in the 2023 English four-level exam, and candidates who have selected these answers can rest assured that they are on the right track towards achieving success in the exam. Good luck to all the test takers!篇22023年大学英语四级考试真题第二套答案Part I Writing (30 minutes)Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a composition on the topic My View on Changes in Traditional Family Structures. You should write at least 150 words and base your composition on the outline (given in Chinese) below:1. 一些人认为传统家庭结构正在发生变化2. 我对变化的看法3. 结论My View on Changes in Traditional Family StructuresIn recent years, traditional family structures have been undergoing significant changes. Some people argue that these changes are harmful to society, while others believe that they reflect the evolving nature of contemporary families.Personally, I believe that changes in traditional family structures are inevitable and can have both positive and negative impacts. On the one hand, the traditional nuclear family consisting of a husband, wife, and children is no longer the sole model of family. With the rise of single-parent families, blended families, and same-sex families, our understanding of what constitutes a family has expanded. This diversity is a reflection of the changing social norms and values of our time.On the other hand, these changes can also pose challenges for individuals and communities. For example, children from non-traditional families may face social stigma or discrimination from their peers. Additionally, single parents may struggle to balance work and family responsibilities without a partner for support.In conclusion, while changes in traditional family structures may present challenges, they also offer new opportunities for individuals to define their own paths to happiness and fulfillment. It is crucial for society to be inclusive and supportive of all types of families, regardless of their structure. Ultimately, what matters most is the love and support that family members provide to one another, regardless of how traditional or non-traditional their family may be.Part II Reading Comprehension (Skimming and Scanning) (15 minutes)Directions: In this part, you will have 15 minutes to go over the passage quickly and answer the questions on Answer Sheet 1. For questions 1-7, choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). For questions 8-10, complete the sentences with the information given in the passage.Doctors Say 'Microdosing' LSD Makes You a Better WorkerIn recent years, a growing number of professionals have been turning to a practice known as "microdosing" to boost their workplace performance. Microdosing involves taking small doses of psychedelic substances like LSD or magic mushrooms on a regular basis to enhance creativity, focus, and productivity.Proponents of microdosing claim that it can improve mood, increase energy levels, and foster a sense of well-being. Many point to Silicon Valley as a hotbed of microdosing, with tech entrepreneurs and engineers using small amounts of psychedelics to spark innovation and problem-solving skills.While there is limited scientific research on the effects of microdosing, some doctors believe that it may have benefits for certain individuals. Dr. James Fadiman, a psychologist and researcher, has conducted surveys on microdosing and found that participants reported improvements in mood, focus, and creativity.However, critics of microdosing caution that there may be risks associated with regular psychedelic use, including potential negative effects on mental health and cognitive functioning. They argue that more research is needed to understand the long-term impacts of microdosing on the brain and body.Despite the debate surrounding its efficacy and safety, microdosing continues to gain popularity among professionals seeking a competitive edge in today's fast-paced and demanding work environment.1. According to the passage, what is microdosing?A) A practice that involves using large doses of psychedelic substances.B) A practice that involves using small doses of psychedelic substances.C) A practice that involves using different types of drugs.D) A practice that involves using drugs to treat mental disorders.2. What do proponents of microdosing claim?A) It can worsen mood and reduce energy levels.B) It can decrease focus and productivity.C) It can improve mood, increase energy levels, and foster well-being.D) It can lead to negative effects on mental health and cognitive functioning.3. Who is Dr. James Fadiman?A) A tech entrepreneur.B) A psychologist and researcher.C) A critic of microdosing.D) A doctor who warns about the risks of psychedelics.4. What have participants in Dr. Fadiman's surveys reported about microdosing?A) It has no effect on mood, focus, and creativity.B) It has negative effects on mood and focus.C) It has positive effects on mood, focus, and creativity.D) It has positive effects on mood, but negative effects on focus and creativity.5. What do critics of microdosing caution about?A) There are no risks associated with regular psychedelic use.B) More research is needed to understand the long-term impacts.C) Microdosing is completely safe.D) It has no benefits for certain individuals.6. According to the passage, why do professionals turn to microdosing?A) To harm their workplace performance.B) To decrease creativity and focus.C) To boost their workplace performance.D) To decrease their energy levels.7. What does the passage suggest about the popularity of microdosing?A) It is decreasing among professionals.B) It is gaining popularity among professionals.C) It is illegal in most workplaces.D) It is not effective in improving workplace performance.8. Proponents of microdosing argue that it can improve mood, increase energy levels, and foster a sense of well-being.9. Despite the debate surrounding its efficacy and safety, microdosing continues to gain popularity among professionals seeking a competitive edge in today's fast-paced and demanding work environment.10. Silicon Valley is a hotbed of microdosing, with tech entrepreneurs and engineers using small amounts of psychedelics to spark innovation and problem-solving skills.Part III Listening Comprehension (35 minutes)Section ADirections: In this section, you will hear three news reports. At the end of each news report, you will hear two or three questions. Both the news report and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C), and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.Questions 11-13 are based on the news report you have just heard.11. A) The benefits of exercise.B) The harmful effects of junk food.C) The importance of a balanced diet.D) The benefits of healthy living.12. A) Exercising for 30 minutes.B) Eating a healthy diet.C) Visiting a doctor regularly.D) Sleeping for at least 8 hours.13. A) Swimming.B) Cycling.C) Running.D) Hiking.Section BDirections: In this section, you will hear two long conversations. At the end of each conversation, you will hear four questions. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C), and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.Questions 14-17 are based on the conversation you have just heard.14. A) The woman is concerned about her grades.B) The woman is going to attend a conference.C) The woman is struggling with her workload.D) The woman wants to take a leave of absence.15. A) She will miss an important meeting.B) She doesn't have time to work on the project.C) She will submit the project tomorrow.D) She doesn't need the man's help.16. A) Reading about a new theory.B) Writing a summary of a book.C) Preparing a presentation.D) Conducting research for a paper.17. A) 6:30 p.m.B) 7:00 p.m.C) 7:30 p.m.D) 8:00 p.m.Questions 18-20 are based on the conversation you have just heard.18. A) He has a lot of work to do.B) He is uninterested in exercise.C) He exercises regularly.D) He has been under a lot of stress.19. A) He is going for a run.B) He is going to the gym.C) He is going swimming.D) He is taking a break from work.20. A) Stress management.B) The benefits of exercise.C) Mental health.D) Physical fitness.Part IV Translation (30 minutes)Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to translate a passage from Chinese into English. You should write your answer on Answer Sheet 2.中国年轻人在选择职业方面越来越多元化。
CET4英语四级考试全真预测试卷 第2套(完型)
Part V Cloze (15 minutes)To be a good teacher, you need some of the gifts of a good actor: you must be able to 62 the attention and interest of your students: you must be a 63 speaker, with a good, strong, 64 voice which is fully under your control: and you must be able to 65 what you are teaching in order to make its meaning clear. 66 a good teacher and you will see that he does not sit still 67 his class: he stands the whole time when he is teaching; he walks about, using his 68 , hands and fingers to help him in his explanations, and his face to express feelings. Listen to him, and you will 69 the loudness, the quality and the musical note of his voice always 70 according to what he is 71 about. The fact that a good teacher has some of the gifts of a good actor doesn't 72 that he will indeed be able to act 73 on the stage, for there are very important 74 between the teacher's work and the actor's. The actor has to speak words which he has learnt by heart' he has to repeat exactly the 75 words each time he plays a certain part; 76 his movements and the ways in which he uses his voice are usually 77 beforehand. What he has to do is to make all these carefully learnt words and actions seem 78 on the stage.A good teacher 79 in quite a different way. His students take his 80 : they ask and answer questions; they obey orders; and if they don't understand something, they will say so. The teacher therefore has to suit his act to the needs of his students. He cannot learn his part by heart, but must 81 it as he goes along.62. [A] pay [B] hold [C] give [D] know63. [A] clear [B] slow [C] quick [D] loud64. [A] frightening [B] exciting [C] fearing [D] pleasing65. [A] act [B] talk [C] say [D] repeat66. [A] Listen [B] Watch [C] Look [D] Observe67. [A] for [B] behind [C] before [D] with68. [A] tongue [B] words [C] sound [D] arms69. [A] hear [B] see [C] think [D] guess70. [A] making [B] changing [C] expressing [D] giving71. [A] talking [B] thinking [C] hearing [D] saying72. [A] tell [B] express [C] show [D] mean73. [A] good [B] badly [C] well [D] actively74. [A] things [B] differences [C] points [D] jobs75. [A] different [B] same [C] above [D] following76. [A] just [B] never [C] ever [D] even77. [A] read [B] known [C] fixed [D] written78. [A] natural [B] real [C] false [D] clear79. [A] is [B] has [C] works [D] teaches80. [A] group [B] party [C] class [D] play81. [A] invent [B] discover [C] teach [D] continuePart V Cloze62. B 词义辨析题。
大学英语四级试题(二)答案解析
大学英语四级模拟试题（二）答案解析PartⅠWriting【参考范文】In the past two years of my college life，1have never ceased to think what kind of work I shall take up upon graduation.Although my ideas are not consistent，I have now decided to start a business of my own as my lifelong career.A variety of factors have led me to make this decision over other more lucrative ones.To begin with，running my own business means freedom and independence.As a person having my own business，it can fully express myself and make my own decisions，a privilege not everyone can have，even those with highly-paid positions.More importantly，I like starting my own business in that it combines with interest and work.A person can only devote himself to doing the best when he is really interested in one thing.What's more，start a business of my own offers a certain peace of mind.No more rushing to catch a morning bus，no more worries about when I will get fired，no more anxious to please a boss.I do not want to miss this entrepreneurial era，and nothing，not even a big salary，can equal for the satisfaction of being your own boss and a gentle peace of life.PartⅡListening Comprehension1~5B D C D C6~10A D B C A11~15B A B C A16~20D A C A C21~25B D B D CSection ANews Report OneNew York State plans to shut off the thundering waters of Niagara Falls-gain.At least,the American side of the falls.This“once in a lifetime”event actually may take place twice in some folks’lives.[1]The New York State parks system wants to turn off the falls on the American side sometime in the next two to three years to replace two115-year-old stone bridges that allow pedestrians,park vehicles and utilities access to Goat Island.[2]The American side of the falls were shut off in1969to study the buildup of rock at the base of the falls.When that happened,people came from all over the world to see the falls turned off. People are curious by nature.They want to see what’s underneath.In fact,those who first came to have a look did see something.[2]They found millions of coins on the bottom.Questions1and2are based on the news report you have just heard.1.Why does New York State want to turn off Niagara Falls?2.What did people find when Niagara Falls were shut off in1969?News Report TwoThe Tunisian government said Monday that45people have been killed after gunmen attacked a town near the border with Libya.[3]The Interior and Defense ministries said that the Tunisian government has closed its two border crossings with Libya because of the attack.The Tunisian military has sent reinforcements and helicopters to the area,and authorities have been hunting several attackers who were still at large.The violence came amid increasing international concern about Islamic State extremists in Libya. Officials of the Tunisian government are especially worried after dozens of tourists were killed in the attacks in Tunisia last year.[4]Defense Minister Farhat Horchani said last week that German and American security experts were expected to come to help Tunisia devise a new electronic video supervision system on its border with Libya.Tunisia was targeted last year by three attacks that left70people dead and were claimed by Islamic State.Questions3and4are based on the news report you have just heard.3.What did the Tunisian government do after the gunmen's attack?4.What were German and American security experts expected to do in Tunisia?News Report Three[5]Three university students in Santiago,Chile,have developed a plant-powered device to charge their mobile phones.[6]The three engineering students got the idea for the device while sitting in their school's courtyard.Their invention is a small biological circuit they call E-Kaia.[7]It captures the energy which plants produce during photosynthesis-a process of converting sunlight into energy.A plant uses only a small part of the energy produced by that process.The rest goes into the soil. E-Kaia collects that energy.The device plugs into the ground and then into a mobile phone.The E-Kaia solved two problems for the engineering students.They needed an idea for a class project.They also needed an outlet to plug in their phones.One of the student inventors,Camila Rupcich,says the device changes the energy released from the plant into low-level power to charge phones.The E-Kaia is able to fully recharge a mobile phone in less than two hours.Questions5to7are based on the news report you have just heard.5.What did the three university students invent?6.When did they get the idea for the invention?7.What does the speaker say about the invention?Section BConversation OneM:Good morning.What can I do for you?W:Good morning.Could I talk to Jeffry Harding please?M:Speaking.W:Hello,Jeff.It's Helen.[8]I got your message on the answering machine.What's the problem? M:Oh,Helen.Well,it's the Grimsby plant again,I'm afraid.[9]The robots on Line3have gone wrong.And the line is at a standstill.W:Can't you replace them with the stand-ins?M:I'm afraid not.The stand-ins are already in use on Line6.And the ones from Line6are being serviced.W:When did this happen,Jeff?M:Well,they've been making a low continuous sound for a day or two.But they finally went dead at2:30this afternoon.W:I see.What did you do?Have you tried the whole plant?M:Not yet,Helen.[10]I thought I'd better get your OK first.W:OK.Get on the phone to Tom,and try to get their stand-ins over tonight.We have to be back at full capacity tomorrow morning.Is it a major job to repair our robots?M:About a week.That's what the maintenance engineer says.W:Right.Well,if you can get the ones from Tom,please ask Tom to inform Sheffield that he may need their stand-ins in case of emergency during the next week.M:OK.Thank you very much,Helen.W:You are most welcome.M:[11]Sorry to spoil your day off.W:It doesn't matter.Questions8to11are based on the conversation you have just heard.8.What did the man do before the telephone conversation?9.What does the ma say about Line3in the Grimsby plant?10.What is the man's purpose in calling the woman?11.Where is the woman at the time of the conversation?Conversation TwoW:This is Kerry Burke from New York Daily News.I'm speaking to Delroy Simmonds,[13]an unemployed Brooklyn man who missed a job interview Tuesday for the best of reasons:[12]He was saving the life of a9-month-old boy who was blown into the path of an oncoming subway train by a high wind.M:Everybody is making me out to be some sort of superhero.I'm just an ordinary person,and a father of two.Anybody in that situation would have done what I did.W:You were going to an interview when the incident occurred,right?M:Yes,I was on my way to apply for a maintenance position.[13]I've been looking for a job for ayear and more.I'm looking for something to support my family.W:Tell us what happened at the station.M:[14]There was a strong wind.It had to be30to40miles an hour.There was a woman with four kids.One was in a pushchair.The wind blew the baby onto the tracks.W:[15]Witnesses said people were looking on in horror as the child's mother,identified by sources as Maria Zamara,stood frozen in shock.In the distance,people could see the train rounding a bend,headed into the station.I guess you were not aware of any of these,right?M:No.I just jumped down and grabbed the baby.The train was coming around the corner as I lifted the baby from the tracks.I really wasn't thinking.W:What an amazing story.Thank you very much.Questions12to15are based on the conversation you have just heard.12.What did Kerry Burke from New York Daily News say about the man?13.What do we learn about the man from the conversation?14.What caused the incident?15.How did the mother react when the incident occurred?Section CPassage OneThere’s one sound that gets a big reaction from kids on a hot day,the sound of an ice-cream truck.Maria McCartney has been in the mobile ice-cream business since2005.[16]“When I Vilas a little girl,I saw an ice-cream truck and knew I wanted to have one someday,”McCartney said.During the hot days of summer,Maria and her daughter drive an ice-cream truck through neighborhoods and parks in Billings.It's not about making money for this former elementary school teacher.[17]Rather,she wants to preserve the tradition of the neighborhood ice-cream truck."Truly my favorite part is to see the kids jumping up and down and they just get so excited. It's great to build a memory for them too.There are not a lot of these ice-cream trucks around anymore.The parents come opt barefoot and screaming,ready to buy ice-cream;they remember when they were kids and they saw a truck,"she said.While the treats may be ice cold,Maria has a warm heart for little faces.[18]Her truck features a donation bucket for kids who don't have money for ice-cream."When there are three kids and only two of them have money,I always make sure the third one gets something because I can't drive away and have that third one not have something,"she said. Questions16to18are based on the passage you have just heard.16.What does the speaker say about Maria McCartney?17.Why does Maria go into the mobile ice-cream business?18.Why does Maria put a donation bucket in her truck?Passage TwoWe know we have to pay for what we get.If we buy food,we have to pay for it.If a doctor treats us,we know there will be a bill to pay.These are private bills.But there are also public bills to be paid.They are paid by the government.In turn we get the needed services.[19]We pay for these services through taxes.What would happen if everyone stopped paying taxes?The water supply would stop;the streets might not be cleaned;schools would be closed.We would not want to live in such a city.[20]The chief duty of every government is to protect persons and property.More than three-fourths of government expenses are used for this purpose.The next largest amount of public money goes to teach and train our citizens.Billions of dollars each year are spent on schools and libraries.Also,a large amount of public funds is spent on roads.Most of the needed funds is raised by taxes.The law orders us to pay taxes.We have no choice in the matter.[21]Years ago the government made money by selling public lands.But most of the best public lands have now been sold.There are still some public lands that contain oil,coal and other natural resources.They could be sold,but we want to save them for future years.[19]So,we all must pay our share for the services that make our lives comfortable.Questions19to21are based on the passage you have just heard.19.What does the speaker mainly talk about?20.What is most of the government money used for?21.How did the government raise money to pay public bills in the past?Passage Three[25]Did you know that,besides larger places like France and Germany,Europe is home to several extremely tiny countries?One of these countries contains less than a square mile of land. Another is surrounded on all sides by Italy.Yet each is an independent land,with its own government, trade and customs.[22]One of the best known of these small countries IS Monaco.It is situated on the Mediterranean Sea and surrounded by;France on three sides.[23]Monaco became familiar to Americans when its ruler,Prince Rainier,married the American actress Grace Kelly.Rainier's family has ruled Monaco almost continuously since1297.The land has been independent for over three hundred years.[24]Andorra,with an area of some200square miles,is considerably larger than Monaco.This country is located in the Pyrenees Mountains,with France on one side and Spain on the other. Potatoes and tobacco are grown in Andorra's steep mountain valleys.[24]One of the products it exports is clothing.Andorra is also known for its excellent skiing locations.Within the Alps in Central Europe is Liechtenstein,a tiny country of about30,000people who speak mostly German.Liechtenstein uses the same money as its neighbor Switzerland,but it has been an independent country since the1860s.Taxes are low,so many businesses have their headquarters here.The country makes and export a lot of machinery.[25]Other small,independent states in Europe are San Marino and Luxembourg.Each of these has unique qualities as well.Questions22to25are based on the passage you have just heard.22.What does the speaker say about Monaco?23.Why did Monaco become familiar to Americans according to the speaker?24.What is one of the products Andorra exports?25.What does the speaker mainly talk about?PartⅢReading Comprehension26~30K O J D G31~35B E M L C36~40C J G D K41~45E B H F I46~50C A D A B51~55D D B A CSection A当有人犯罪时，我们总希望惩罚与罪行相当。
2021年6月大学英语四级真题试卷及答案(第2套)
2021年6月大学英语四级真题试卷及答案(第2套)Writing (25 minutes)(请于正式开考后半小时内完成该部分，之后将进行听力考试)Directions: For this part, you are allowed30 minutes to write an advertisement on your cus website to sell a bicycle you used at college、 Your advertisement may include its brand, features,condition and price, and your contact information、 You shouldwrite at least120 words but no more than180 words、PartII Listening prehension (30 minutes)Section ADirections: In this section, you will hear three news reports、 At the end of each news report, you will hear two or three questions、 Both the news report and questions will be spoken only once、 After you hear questions, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C)and D)、 Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet1 with a single line through the centre、注意：此部分试题请在答题卡1上作答。
2015年6月英语四级听力考试真题及答案（第二套）
2015年6⽉英语四级听⼒考试真题及答案（第⼆套） Section A Directions：In this section，you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long conversations.At the end of each conversation，one or more questions will be asked about what Was said.Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once.After each question there will be a pause.During the pause，you must read thefour choices marked A.，B)，C)and D). and decide which is the best answer.Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet l with a single line through the centre. 1.A.He is pleased to sit on the committee. B.He iS willing to offer the woman a hand. C.He will tell the woman his decision later. D.He would like to become a club member. 2.A.Their planned trip to Vancouver is obviously overpriced. B.They should borrow a guide book instead of buying one. C.The guide books in the library have the latest information. D.The library Can help order guide books about Vancouver. 3.A.He regrets having taken the history course. B.He finds little interest in the history books. C.He has trouble finishing his reading assignments. D.He has difficulty writing the weekly book report. 4.A.The man had better choose another restaurant. B.The new restaurant is a perfect place for dating. C.The new restaurant caught her fancy immediately. D.The man has good taste in choosing the restaurant. 5.A.He has been looking forward to spring. B.He has been waiting for the winter sale. C.He will clean the woman，s boots for spring. D.He will help the woman put things away. 6.A.At a tailor’s. B.At Bob’s home. C.In a clothes store. D.In a theatre. 7.A.His guests favor Tibetan drinks. B.His water is quite extraordinary. C.Mineral water is good for health. D.Plain water will serve the purpose. 8.A.Report the result of a discussion. B.Raise some environmental issues. C.Submit an important document. D.Revise an environmental report. Questions 9 to 12 are based on the conversation you have just heard. 9.A.They pollute the soil used to cover them. B.They are harmful to nearby neighborhoods. C.The rubbish in them takes long to dissolve. D.The gas they emit is extremely poisonous. 10.A.Growing population. B.Packaging materials. C.Changed eating habits. D.Lower production cost. 11.A.By saving energy. B.By using less aluminum. C.By reducing poisonous wastes. D.By making the most of materials. 12.A.We are running out of natural resources soon. B.Only combined efforts can make a difference. C.The waste problem will eventually hurt all of us. D.All of us can actually benefit from recycling. Questions l3 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard. 13.A.Miami. B.Vancouver. C.Belling ham. D.Boston. 14.A.To get information on one—way tickets to Canada. B.To inquire about the price of“Super Saver”seats. C.To get advice on how to fly as cheaply as possible. D.To inquire about the shortest route to drive home. 15.A.Join a tourist group. B.Choose a major airline. C.Avoid trips in public holidays. D.Book tickets as early as possible. Section B Directions：In this section，you will hear 3 short passages.At the end of each passage，you will hear some questions.Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once.After you hear a question，you must choose thebest answer from the four choices marked A.，B)，C.and D).Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet l with a single line through the centre. Passage One Questions l6 t0 18 are based on the passage you have just heard. 16.A.There are mysterious stories behind his works. B.There are many misunderstandings about him. C.His works have no match worldwide. D.His personal history is little known. 17.A.He moved to Strat ford—on—Avon in his childhood. B.He failed to go beyond grammar sch001. C.He was a member of the town council. D.He once worked in a well—known acting company. 18.A.Writers of his time had no means to protect their works. B.Possible sources of clues about him were lost in a fire. C.His works were adapted beyond recognition. D.People of his time had little interest in him. Passage Two Questions l9 to 21 are based on the passage you have just heard 19.A.It shows you have been ignoring your health B. It can seriously affect your thinking process C.It is an early warning of some illness. D.It is a symptom of too much pressure. 20.A.Reduce our workload. B.Control our temper. e painkillers for relief D.Avoid masking syrup toms_ 21.A. Lying down and having some sleep. B.Rubbing and pressing one’s back. C.Going out for a walk D.Listening to light music Passage Three Questions 22 t0 25 are based on the passage you have just heard 22.A.Depending heavily on loans. B.Having no budget plans at all. C.Spending beyond one's means D.Leaving no room for large bills 23.A.Many of them can be cut. B. All of them have to be covered. C.Their payment cannot be delayed D.They eat up most of the family income 24.A.Rent a house instead of buying one. B. Discuss the problem in the family. C.Make a conservation plan D.Move to a cheaper Place 25.A.Financial issues plaguing a family. B.Difficulty in making both ends meet. C.Family budget problems and solutions D.New ways to boost family income Section C Directions：In this section，you will hear a passage three times.When the passage is read for the first time,you should listen carefully for its general idea.When the passage Its read for the second time,you are required to fill in the blanks with the exact words you have just heard.Finally，when the passage is read for the third time，you should check what you have written. Perhaps because going to college is so much a part of the American dream，many people go for no(26) reason. Some go because their parents expect it，others because it's what their friends are doing.Then，there，s the belief that a college degree will(27)ensure a good job and high pay. Some students(28) through four years，attending classes，or skipping(逃课)them as the case may be，reading only what can’t be avoided，looking for less(29)courses，and never being toucned or changed in any important way.For a few of these people，college provides no( 30)，yet.Because of parental or peer pressure，they cannot voluntarily leave.They stop trying in the hope that their tea。
2016年12月大学英语四级考试真题(第二套)
2016年12月大学英语四级考试真题（第二套）Part I Writing (30 minutes) Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write an essay. Suppose you have two options upon graduation: One is to find a job somewhere andthe other to start a business of your own. You are to make a decision.Write an essay to explain the reasons for your decision. You should writeat least 120 words but no more than 180 words.Part ⅡListening Comprehension (25 minutes) Section ADirections:In this section, you will hear three news reports. At the end of each news report, you will hear two or three questions. Both the news report andthe questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, youmust choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) andD). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a singleline through the centre.Questions 1 and 2 are based on the news report you have just heard.1. A) To satisfy the curiosity of tourists.B) To replace two old stone bridges.C) To enable tourists to visit Goat Island.D) To improve utility services in the state.2. A) Countless tree limbs.B) A few skeletons.C) Lots of wrecked boats and ships.D) Millions of coins on the bottom.Questions 3 and 4 are based on the news report you have just heard.3. A) It suspended diplomatic relations with Libya.B) It urged tourists to leave Tunisia immediately.C) It shut down two border crossings with Libya.D) It launched a fierce attack against Islamic State.4. A) Advise Tunisian civilians on how to take safety precautions.B) Track down the organization responsible for the terrorist attack.C) Train qualified security personnel for the Tunisian government.D) Devise a monitoring system on the Tunisian border with Libya.Questions 5 to 7 are based on the news report you have just heard.5. A) An environment-friendly battery.B) An energy-saving mobile phone.C) A plant-powered mobile phone charger.D) A device to help plants absorb sunlight.6. A) While sitting in their schools courtyard.B) While playing games on their phones.C) While solving a mathematical problem.D) While doing a chemical experiment.7. A) It increases the applications of mobile phones.B) It speeds up the process of photosynthesis.C) It improves the reception of mobile phones.D) It collects the energy released by plants.Section BDirections:In this section, you will hear two long conversations. At the end of each conversation, you will hear four questions. Both the conversation and thequestions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you mustchoose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D).Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single linethrough the centre.Questions 8 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.8. A) He visited the workshops in the Grimsby plant.B) He called the woman and left her a message.C) He used stand-ins as replacements on all lines.D) He asked a technician to fix the broken production line.9. A) It is the most modern production line.B) It assembles super-intelligent robots.C) It has stopped working completely.D) It is going to be upgraded soon.10. A) To seek her permission.B) To place an order for robots.C) To request her to return at once.D) To ask for Tom’s phone number.11. A) She is on duty.B) She is having her day off.C) She is on sick leave.D) She is abroad on business.Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.12. A) He saved a baby boy’s life.B) He wanted to be a superhero.C) He prevented a train crash.D) He was a witness to an accident.13. A) He has a 9-month-old boy.B) He is currently unemployed.C) He enjoys the interview.D) He commutes by subway.14. A) A rock on the tracks.B) A misplaced pushchair.C) A strong wind.D) A speeding car.15. A) She stood motionless in shock.B) She cried bitterly.C) She called the police at once.D) She shouted for help.Section CDirections:In this section, you will hear three passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear three or four questions. Both the passage and the questionswill be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose thebest answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then markthe corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1with a single line throughthe centre.Questions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard.16. A) She inherited her family ice-cream business in Billings.B) She loved the ice-cream business more than teaching primary school.C) She started an ice-cream business to finance her daughter’s education.D) She wanted to have an ice-cream truck when she was a little girl.17. A) To preserve a tradition.B) To amuse her daughter.C) To help local education.D) To make some extra money.18. A) To raise money for business expansion.B) To make her truck attractive to children.C) To allow poor kids to have ice-cream too.D) To teach kids the value of mutual support.Questions 19 to 21 are based on the passage you have just heard.19. A) The reasons for imposing taxes.B) The various services money can buy.C) The various burdens on ordinary citizens.D) The function of money in the modern world.20. A) Educating and training citizens.B) Improving public transportation.C) Protecting people’s life and property.D) Building hospitals and public libraries.21. A) By asking for donations.B) By selling public lands.C) By selling government bonds.D) By exploiting natural resources.Questions 22 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard.22. A) It is located at the center of the European continent.B) It relies on tourism as its chief source of revenues.C) It contains less than a square mile of land.D) It is surrounded by France on three sides.23. A) Its beauty is frequently mentioned in American media.B) Its ruler Prince Rainier married an American actress.C) It is where many American movies are shot.D) It is a favorite place Americans like to visit.24. A) Tobacco.B) Potatoes.C) Machinery.D) Clothing.25. A) European history.B) European geography.C) Small countries in Europe.D) Tourist attractions in Europe.Part ⅢReading Comprehension (40 minutes) Section ADirections: In this section, there is a passage with ten blanks. You are required to select one word for each blank from a list of choices given in a wordbank following the passage. Read the passage through carefully beforemaking your choices. Each choice in the bank is identified by a letter.Please mark the corresponding letter for each item on Answer Sheet 2with a single line through the centre. You may not use any of the wordsin the bank more than once.Questions 26 to 35 are based on the following passage.The ocean is heating up. That’s the conclusion of a new study that finds that Earth’s oceans now 26 heat at twice the rate they did 18 years ago. Around half of ocean heat intake since 1865 has taken place since 1997, researchers report online in Nature Climate Change.Warming waters are known to 27 to coral bleaching(珊瑚白化) and they take up more space than cooler waters, raising sea 28 . While the top of the ocean is well studied, its depths are more difficult to 29 . The researchers gathered 150 years of ocean temperature data in order to get a better 30 of heat absorption from surface to seabed. They gathered together temperature readings collected by everything from a 19th century 31 of British naval ships to modern automated ocean probes. The extensive data sources, 32 with computer simulations (计算机模拟), created a timeline of ocean temperature changes, including cooling fromvolcanic outbreaks and warming from fossil fuel 33 .About 35 percent of the heat taken in by the oceans during the industrial era now resides at a 34 of more than 700 meters, the researchers found. They saySection BDirections: In this section, you are going to read a passage with ten statements attached to it. Each statement contains information given in one of theparagraphs. Identify the paragraph from which the information isderived. You may choose a paragraph more than once. Each paragraphis marked with a letter. Answer the question by marking thecorresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2.The Secret to Raising Smart Kids[A] I first began to investigate the basis of human motivation—and how peoplepersevere after setbacks—as a psychology graduate student at Yale University in the 1960s. Animal experiments by psychologists at the University of Pennsylvania had shown that after repeated failures, most animals conclude that a situation is hopeless and beyond their control. After such an experience an animal often remains passive even when it can effect change—a state they called learned helplessness.[B] People can learn to be helpless, too. Why do some students give up when theyencounter difficulty, whereas others who are no more skilled continue to strive and learn? One answer, I soon discovered, lay in people’s beliefs about why they had failed.[C]In particular, attributing poor performance to a lack of ability depressesmotivation more than does the belief that lack of effort is to blame. When I told a group of school children who displayed helpless behavior that a lack of effort led to their mistakes in math, they learned to keep trying when the problems got tough. Another group of helpless children who were simply rewarded for their success on easier problems did not improve their ability to solve hard math problems. These experiments indicated that a focus on effort can help resolve helplessness and generate success.[D]Later, I developed a broader theory of what separates the two general classes oflearners-helpless versus mastery-oriented. I realized these different types of students not only explain their failures differently, but they also hold different “theories” of intell igence. The helpless ones believe intelligence is a fixed characteristic: you have only a certain amount, and that’s that. I call this a “fixed mind-set (思维模式) .” Mistakes crack their self-confidence because they attribute errors to a lack of ability, which they feel powerless to change. They avoid challenges because challenges make mistakes more likely. The mastery-oriented children, on the other hand, think intelligence is not fixed and can be developed through education and hard work. Such children believe challenges are energizing rather than intimidating(令人生畏); they offer opportunities to learn. Students with such a growth mind-set were destined (注定) for greater academic success and were quite likely to outperform their counterparts.[E] We validated these expectations in a study in which two other psychologists and Imonitored 373 students for two years during the transition to junior high school, when the work gets more difficult and the grading more strict, to determine how their mind-sets might affect their math grades. At the beginning of seventh grade, we assessed the students’mind-sets by asking them to agree or disagree with statements such as “Your intelligence is something very basic about you that you can’t really change.” We then assessed their beliefs about other aspects of learning and looked to see what happened to their grades.[F] As predicted, the students with a growth mind-set felt that learning was a moreimportant goal than getting good grades. In addition, they held hard work in high regard. They understood that even geniuses have to work hard. Confronted by a setback such as a disappointing test grade, students with a growth mind-set said they would study harder or try a different strategy. The students who held a fixed mind-set, however, were concerned about looking smart with less regard for learning. They had negative views of effort, believing that having to work hard was a sign of low ability. They thought that a person with talent or intelligence did not need to work hard to do well. Attributing a bad grade to their own lack of ability, those with a fixed mind-set said that they would study less in the future, try never to take that subject again and consider cheating on future tests.[G] Such different outlooks had a dramatic impact on performance. At the start ofjunior high, the math achievement test scores of the students with a growth mind-set were comparable to those of students who displayed a fixed mind-set.But as the work became more difficult, the students with a growth mind-set showed greater persistence. As a result, their math grades overtook those of the other students by the end of the first semester—and the gap between the two groups continued to widen during the two years we followed them.[H]A fixed mind-set can also hinder communication and progress in the workplaceand discourage or ignore constructive criticism and advice. Research shows that managers who have a fixed mind-set are less likely to seek or welcome feedback from their employees than are managers with a growth mind-set.[I] How do we transmit a growth mind-set to our children? One way is by tellingstories about achievements that result from hard work. For instance, talking about mathematical geniuses who were more or less born that way puts students in a fixed mind-set, but descriptions of great mathematicians who fell in love with math and developed amazing skills produce a growth mind-set.[J] In addition, parents and teachers can help children by providing explicit instruction regarding the mind as a learning machine. I designed an eight-session workshop for 91 students whose math grades were declining in their first year of junior high.Forty-eight of the students received instruction in study skills only, whereas theothers attended a combination of study skills sessions and classes in which they learned about the growth mind-set and how to apply it to schoolwork. In the growth mind-set classes, students read and discussed an art icle entitled “You Can Grow Your Brain.” They were taught that the brain is like a muscle that gets stronger with use and that learning prompts the brain to grow new connections.From such instruction, many students began to see themselves as agents of their own brain development. Despite being unaware that there were two types of instruction, teachers reported significant motivational changes in 27% of the children in the growth mind-set workshop as compared with only 9% of students in the control group.[K] Research is converging (汇聚) on the conclusion that great accomplishment and even genius is typically the result of years of passion and dedication and not something that flows naturally from a gift.36. The author’s experiment shows that students with a fixed mind-set believe havingto work hard is an indication of low ability.37. Focusing on effort is effective in helping children overcome frustration andachieve success.38. We can cultivate a growth mind-set in children by telling success stories thatemphasize hard work and love of learning.39. Students’ belief about the cause of their failure explains the ir attitude towardsetbacks.40. In the author’s experiment, students with a growth mind-set showed greaterperseverance in solving difficult math problems.41. The author conducted an experiment to find out about the influence of students’mind-sets on math learning.42. After failing again and again, most animals give up hope.43. Informing students about the brain as a learning machine is a good strategy toenhance their motivation for learning.44. People with a fixed mind-set believe that one’s intelli gence is unchangeable.45. In the workplace, feedback may not be so welcome to managers with a fixedmind-set.Section CDirections:There are 2 passages in this section. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are fourchoices marked A), B), C) and D). You should decide on the best choiceand mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 with a single linethrough the centre.Passage OneQuestions 46 to 50 are based on following passage.“Sugar, alcohol and tobacco,” economist Adam Smith once wrote, “are commodities which are nowhere necessaries of life, which have become objects of almost universal consumption, and which are, therefore, extremely popular subjects of taxation.”Two and a half centuries on, most countries impose some sort of tax on alcohol and tobacco. With surging obesity levels putting increasing strain on public health systems, governments around the world have begun to toy with the idea of taxing sugar as well.Whether such taxes work is a matter of debate. A preliminary review of Mexico’s taxation found a fall in purchases of taxed drinks as well as a rise in sales of untaxed and healthier drinks. By contrast, a Danish tax on foods high in fats was abandoned a year after its introduction, amid claims that consumers were avoiding it by crossing the border to Germany to satisfy their desire for cheaper, fattier fare.The food industry has, in general, been firmly opposed to such direct government action. Nonetheless, the renewed focus on waistlines means that industry groups are under pressure to demonstrate their products are healthy as well as tasty.Over the past three decades, the industry has made some efforts to improve the quality of its offerings. For example, some drink manufactures have cut the amount of sugar in their beverages.Many of the reductions over the past 30 years have been achieved either by reducing the amount of sugar, salt or fat in a product, or by finding an alternative ingredient. More recently, however, some companies have been investing money in a more ambitious undertaking: learning how to adjust the fundamental make-up of the food they sell. For example, having salt on the outside, but none on the inside, reduces the salt content without changing the taste.While reformulating recipes(配方) is one way to improve public health, it should be part of a multi-sided approach. The key is to remember that there is not just one solution. To deal with obesity, a mixture of approaches—including reformulation, taxation and adjusting portion sizes—will be needed. There is no silver bullet.46. What did Adam Smith say about sugar, alcohol and tobacco?A) They were profitable to manufacture.B) They were in ever-increasing demand.C) They were subject to taxation almost everywhere.D) They were no longer considered necessities of life.47. Why have many countries started to consider taxing sugar?A) They are under growing pressures to balance their national budgets.B) They find it ever harder to cope with sugar-induced health problems.C) They practice of taxing alcohol and tobacco has proved both popular andprofitable.D) The sugar industry is overtaking alcohol and tobacco business in generatingprofits.48. What do we learn about Danish taxation on fat-rich foods?A) It did not work out as well as was expected.B) It gave rise to a lot of problems on the border.C) It could not succeed without German cooperation.D) It met with firm opposition from the food industry.49. What is the more recent effort by food companies to make foods and drinks bothhealthy and tasty?A) Replacing sugar or salt with alternative ingredients.B) Setting a limit on the amount of sugar or salt in their products.C) Investing in research to find ways to adapt to consumers’ needs.D) Adjusting the physical composition of their products.50. What does the author mean by saying, at the end of the passage, “There is nosilver bullet” (Line 4, Para. 7)?A) There is no single easy quick solution to the problem.B) There is no hope of success without public cooperation.C) There is no hurry in finding ways to solve the obesity problem.D) There is no effective way to reduce people’s sugar consu mption.Passage TwoQuestions 51 to 55 are based on the following passage.You may have heard some of the fashion industry horror stories: models eating tissues or cotton balls to hold off hunger, and models collapsing from hunger-induced heart attacks just seconds after they step off the runway.Excessively skinny models have been a point of controversy for decades, and two researchers say a model’s body mass should be a workplace health and safety issue. In an editorial released Monday in the American Journal of Public Health, Katherine Record and Bryn Austin made their case for government regulation of the fashion industry.The average international runway model has a body mass index (BMI) under 16-low enough to indicate starvation by the World Health Or ganization’s standard. And Record and Austin are worried not just about the models themselves, but about the vast number of girls and women their images influence.“Especially girls and teens”, says Record. “Seventy percent of girls aged 10 to 18 report th at they define perfect body image based on what they see in magazines.” That’s especially worrying, she says, given that anorexia(厌食症) results in more deaths than does any other mental illness, according to the National Institute of Mental Health.It’s co mmonly known that certain diseases are linked with occupations like lung disease in coal miners. Professional fashion models are particularly vulnerable to eating disorders resulting from occupational demands to maintain extreme thinness.Record’s suggesti on is to prohibit agents from hiring models with a BMI below 18.In April, France passed a law setting lower limits for a model’s w eight. Agents and fashion houses who hire models with BMI under 18 could pay $82,000 in fines and spend up to 6 months in jail. Regulating the fashion industry in the United States won’t be easy, Record says. But with the new rules in France, U.S. support could make a difference. “A designer can’t survive without participating in Paris Fashion Week,” she says, adding, “Our argument is that the same would be true of New York Fashion Week.”51. What do Record and Austin say about fashion models’ body mass?A) It has caused needless controversy.B) It is but a matter of personal taste.C) It is the focus of the modeling business.D) It affects models’ health and safety.52. What are Record and Austin advocating in the Monday editorial?A) A change in the public’s view of female beauty.B) Government legislation about models’ weight.C) Elimination of forced weight loss by models.D) Prohibition of models eating non-food stuff.53. Why are Record and Austin especially worried about the low body mass index ofmodels?A) It contributes to many mental illnesses.B) It defines the future of the fashion industry.C) It has great influence on numerous girls and women.D) It keeps many otherwise qualified women off the runaway.54. What do we learn about France’s fashion industry?A) It has difficulty hiring models.B) It has now a new law to follow.C) It allows girls under 18 on the runway.D) It has overtaken that of the United States.55. What does Record expect of New York Fashion Week?A) It will create a completely new set of rules.B) It will do better than Paris Fashion Week.C) It will differ from Paris Fashion Week.D) It will have models with a higher BMI.Part ⅣTranslation (30 minutes) Directions:For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to translate a passage from Chinese into English. You should write your answer on Answer Sheet 2.随着中国的改革开放，如今很多年轻人都喜欢举行西式婚礼。
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2015-2016-2大学英语四级模拟题第二套试题答案Part One WritingAs is shown in the cartoon, the son expressed his concern about disposing of nuclear waste to his father, while his father asked him to empty the dustbin first. This thought-provoking dialogue reveals to us the importance of doing small things before undertaking something big and reminds us of an old Chinese saying “Sweep your own housebefore conqueringthe world.”From my point of view, the significance of doing small things before doing the big lies in two points. First, by doing small things we accumulate precious experience and essential practical skills, which help prepare us for any upcoming big things; Second, doing trivial matters helps us develop good habits, such as perseverance and patience, with which we won’t give up or escape easily when confronted with bigger difficulties.In short, it is reasonable for us college students to aim high and be ambitious. But before we are to undertake something big, we should try hard to fulfill simple tasks such as emptying the dustbin.Part II Listening ComprehensionTape ScriptSection A News reportsItem 1Fifteen passengers were burned alive when a passenger bus was set oil fire by unknown men in Pakistan's southwestern Balochistan province, an official said.Naseer Ahmed Nasir, deputy commissioner in the city of Sibi, said four men on motorcycles initially opened fire on a parked passenger bus at a hotel. "The armed men then came close to the bus and splashed petrol, setting it on fire," he said.He said most of the dead were either children orwomen.Balochistan, near the Afghan border, is rich in natural resources. But it is also in under ariot. Militants there have for years complained that the central government has paid little attention to them and their economic needs. They have been fighting Pakistani military forces for self-rule.Pakistan has said the militants in Balochistan do not have links tothe Islamic hard-liners who have launched attacks in other parts of the country.1. Who were most of the victims according to the news?2. What are the militants in Balochistan dissatisfied with?Item 2A UN agency says there are major funding gaps in efforts to help the agricultural sector adapt to climate change. The Food and Agriculture Organization, the FAO, says this could affect food security. The warning comes as the UN Climate Change Conference continues in Cancun, Mexico. The World Bank estimates it will cost about $2.5 billion a year—for the next 40 years—to help agriculture in developing countries adapt to climate change. Other estimates say costs could run as high as $ 14 billion a year.However, the FAO says? "Available financing mechanisms are substantially insufficient to meet the climate change and food security challenges faced by the agricultural sector, "This, despite thefact that the FAO says there are many examples of how agriculture can become more.3. According to the World Bank, how much does it cost to tackle agricultural challenges yearly?4. According to FAO, what is the problem faced by the agricultural sector?Item 3The U.S. Federal Reserve announced yesterday it was raising interest for the first time since 2006. Known as the Fed, it's America's central bank. It's led by Janet Yellen. Its job is to help stabilize America's financial system. The Fed makes moves to try to lower unemployment and controlinflation when the price of goods goes up toofast for people to afford them.Because the U.S. economy is growing, the Fed raiseditskey interest rate by a quarter of a percentage point, not much. But gradual rate increases are likely in the New Year. That means you'll have to pay more interest if you borrow money, higher loan rates for home buyers,higher interest rates if you finance a car, higher student loan rates for people who enter colleges afterwards.Eventually, savings accounts could earn a little more interest. A decade since the last "Star Wars" , and nearly just as long, nine years, since the Fedlast changed interest rates. But now, it's time for the Fed to awaken, because after three episodes of quantitative easing, Janet Yellen must now use her most powerful weapon torestore balance in the economy.5. What will happen to interest rates in the US?6. Why did the Fed change interest rates?7. Who will benefit from the change of interest rates?Section B ConversationsConversation OneM: What are you going to have?W: I have no idea. Could you help me with the menu?M: Yes, sure. These are starters, and these are main courses and these are desserts. See?W: What's the alternative?M: The alternative is to order a complete dinner. For a set price you get your choice of soup or juice, one dish with potato and vegetable, salad, bread and butter mid sometimes coffee and sometimes dessert.W: And you pay the price listed next to the main course?M: Right. Like the roast beef dinner is $7.85—plus tax and tip, of course.W: It all looks pretty expensive to me.M: It's not. This is only a bit more expensive than McDonald's. So enjoy yourself. We're celebrating, remember? Order anything you'd like to try; it's all on me.W: You're very kind.M: Friends are friends. I cannot get promoted often. Are you ready to order?W: Ah, can you tell me what Hot Fudge Sundae is?M: That's a dessert. It's an English specialty. It's a kind of ice cream with a hot sticky sauceover the top—very sweet and fattening!W: I don't really like the sound of that. How come there is English food? I thought we agreed toeat American food.M: Our country is made-up of people from all over the world, so besides collected words and phrases from every language, we've also absorbed recipes. We even have a lot of Chinese restaurants now.W: Which is better, French or Chinese cuisine?M: I'd say it's a tossup. I love them both.W: I didn't know you were so fond of foreign foods. When my boss promotes me, I will takeyou to a French restaurant near my company. The food there is delicious.M: Oh, we will have a second dinner soon.8. What’s the relationship between the two speakers?9. Why does the woman think the man is kind?10. Which of the following statements is true about the man’s country?11. What does the man think of the woman?Conversation TwoM: Hi. Welcome to Heavenly Pies. May I take your order?W: Uh... yes. I’d likethe fried chicken steak.M: Okay. Would you like fries, bread, or rice with your meal?W: Umm. I'll take the rice.M: Would you care for anything to drink?W: Yeah. I'll take a medium Sprite.M: Okay. A medium Sprite. And what kind of dressing would you like with your salad? Itcomes with the fried steak.W: What dressings do youhave?M: We have French, Italian, blue cheese, and ranch.W: Oh! Ranch, please.M: Would you like anything else?W: Well, I’d like to see your pie menu. That's the main reason why I like to dine here.M: Oh, I’m sorry, but we aren't serving pies today.W: Huh?M: Well, you see, Dave, our baker, slipped on a banana peel back in our kitchen two daysago, and injured his back.W: Oh, no.M: He'll be out for at least two weeks. In the meantime, we're serving ice cream sundaes instead.Sorry.W: I’m sorry to hear that. I hope he gets better soon.12. What does the woman order?13. What kind of dressing does she ask for?14. Why does the woman like to dine at Heavenly Pies?15. Why is the restaurant not serving pies today?Section C PassagesPassage OneNowadays motorcycling is fast becoming one of Americans' most popular sports. However, there are several things about motorcycling that the average citizen dislikes. Motorcyclists frequently get dirty. In fact, they are dirty. On the road there is little to protect them from mud, insects and bird droppings. For practical reasons, they are often dressed in old clothing, which looks much less respectable than the clothing of people who ride in ears. For the same reason, motorcyclists usually wear dark colors. Of course, the danger of motorcycling also helps account for many people's low opinion of the sport. Its defenders, however, claim that careful cyclists are in less danger than it's commonly believed. He must pay careful attention to his driving. From that point of view, a man on a motorcycle is safer than a man in a car.16. Why do motorcyclists often dress in old clothing?17. What’s the average citizen’s opinion about motorcycling?18. How can a motorcyclist be safer than a car driver?Passage TwoSpeech is one of the most important ways of communicating. It consists of far more than just making noises. To talk and also to be understood by other people, we have to speak a language, that is, we have to use combinations of sounds that, everyone agrees, stand for a particular object or idea. Communication would be impossible if everyone made up their own language.Learning a language properly is very important. The basic vocabulary of English is not very large, and only about 2,000 words are needed to speak it quite well. But the more words you know, the more ideas you can express,andthe more precise you can be about their exact meaning.Words are the main thing we use in communicating what we want to say. The way we saythe words isalso very important. Our tone of voice can express many emotions and shows whether we are pleased or angry, for instance.19. What are used to stand for a particular object or idea when we speak language?20. What if everyone made up their own language?21. What is also important besides the main thing in communicating?Passage ThreeFather's Day was first observed in Spokane, Washington, in 1910. Mrs. Dodd first proposed the idea of a"father's" in 1906. Mrs. Dodd wanted a special day to honor her father, William Smart, who was widowed when his wife-died in childbirth after their sixth child was born. Mr. Smart was left to raise the newborn and his other five children by himself. Mrs. Dodd wanted Father's Day to be celebrated on the first Sunday in June, her father’s birthday. But it wasn't until 1966 that President Lyndon Johnson signed a presidential proclamation, declaring the 3rd Sunday of June as Father's Day. In 1972, President Richard Nixon established a permanent national ceremony of Father's Day to be held on the third Sunday of June, coming almost sixty years after Mother's Day had been proclaimed a national holiday. Today, Father's Day has become a day to not only honor your father, but all men who act as a father-like figure, such as stepfathers, uncles, grandfathers, and adult males.22. Who first proposed the idea of a “Father’s Day”?23. When was “Father’s Day” established to be a permanent national day?24. When is “Father’s Day” celebrated nowadays?25. For what purpose do we celebrate “Father’s Day” according to the passage?参考答案Section A1. C2. C3. C4. D5. A6. B7. DSection B8. B 9. D 10. A 11. C 12.B 13. C 14. B 15.ASection C16. D 17. D 18. C 19. C 20.D 21. B 22. B 23. D 24. C 25. CPart III Reading ComprehensionSection A26. E 27. H 28.A 29.B 30.F 31.L 32.I 33.K 34.N 35. DSection B36. E 37. D 38.C 39.E 40.A 41.F 42.G 43.B 44.H 45. ASection C46. C 47. A 48.B 49.D 50.C 51.A 52.B 53.C 54.D 55. BPart IV TranslationBeijing Opera, with a long history of more than 200 years, is the most influential Chinese traditional opera and is regarded as China’s national opera. Beijing Opera is performed in a number of stylized acting modes, including singing, speaking, dancing and acrobatic fighting, to narrate a plot and portray different characters and their feelings of joy, anger, sorrow surprise, fear and sadness. In Beijing Opera there are four main types of roles: Sheng (male), Dan (female), Jing (painted face, tough male), and Chou (clown, male or female). Whether the characters are loyal or treacherous, beautiful or ugly, good or bad, they could be vividly presented in the opera.。