2016年12月四级考试真题(第一套)参考答案

2016年12月四级考试真题参考答案

作文话题一-简版

You have two choices upon graduation：you can find a job somewhere or go to graduate school. State your choices and explain your reasons.

【简析】毕业之际是找工作还是继续读研？

答案：找工作当英语老师或读研当兼职英语老师，因为英语很重要，而且很多人学英语有困难，我相信自己会成为一个好的英语老师；如果写继续读研，那就是【考前五篇必备作文】中第三篇“教育回报”的翻版！

范文1【找工作当英语老师】

Suppose I have two options upon graduation: find a job somewhere or go to graduate school, I will hunt for a job as an English teacher.

In the contemporary world, English learning has gained great popularity and it is of great significance for youngsters to learn English well.Based on a survey, a majority of international organizations or firms acknowledge that they prefer recruiting employees who can speak English fluently. However, a host of English learners may have a variety of difficulties or troubles in learning. For instance, a large number of students find it difficult to memorize new words. Frequently, it is also difficult for them to understand rules of English grammar. In addition, though some are good at reading or writing, they fail to express themselves freely in oral English.

Then, how can I be an excellent English teacher? I am convinced that practice makes perfect. I deem that if I try my utmost to help them to practice English every day, the future of my students’ English learning will be promising and hopeful.

【范文2：读研】

Suppose I have two options upon graduation: find a job somewhere or go to graduate school, I will choose to further my study as a postgraduate.

Obviously, my choice is naturally based on the importance of education: if I intend to acquire or get better earnings, it is advisable for me to gain higher degrees. In the contemporary China, it is a common phenomenon for a host of companies, corporations or organizations to recruit doctors and masters and pay them better salaries. Thus, I find it rather difficult to get better jobs with higher

salaries, if I do not get better education. It is further education that enables me to build up adequate knowledge, skills and ability to deal with important tasks. As a matter of fact, employees and employers in large numbers have come to realize the significance of higher degrees.

As a college student, I am convinced that it is of great necessity for all youngsters, including me, to enhance themselves by studying hard and getting better degrees. I will bear in mind: education is/means a worthy investment.

作文话题二-简版

You have two choices upon graduation: you can find a job a in state-owned company or you can go to a joint-venture company. State your choices and explain your reasons.

【简析】毕业之际进国企还是进外企？

答：进外企，因为在外企工作英语很重要，我英语学的好有优势，而且外企带给我更多机会，唤起我对未来的热情，帮助我得到更好的收入；

【范文】

Provided that I have two choices upon graduation: find a job in a state-owned company or go to a joint-venture company, I will choose to work in a joint-venture corporation.

In the contemporary China, it is a common phenomenon for a host of graduates to prefer working in state-owned companies, because they may find it quite comfortable and enjoyable to gain a stable salary. However, as a youngster, I am convinced that it is of great necessity for me to join in a joint-venture corporation. Firstly, it is my fluent English that enables me to communicate with colleagues from all over the world. Secondly, working in an international firm or organization will bring me more opportunities to see the world, arouse my enthusiasm for success and help me to gain higher salaries.

As a matter of fact, I deem that suppose young people intend to achieve success in future, it is advisable for them to cultivate their awareness and habit of diligence, cooperation, communication, a strong will and leadership, no matter they work in a state-owned company or a joint-venture corporation. Do bear in mind: all successful people are alike.

作文话题三-简版

You have two choices upon graduation: you can find a job somewhere or start your own business. State your choices and explain your reasons.

【简析】毕业之际找工作还是创业？

答：创业，开办英语培训学校，英语很重要，但很多人学不好英语，我相信熟能生巧，能帮助大家学好英语！当然，找工作当英语老师也没问题呀

【范文】

Suppose I have two options upon graduation: find a job somewhere or start your own business, I will choose to create my own company—an English training school.

In the contemporary world, English learning has gained great popularity and it is of great significance for youngsters to learn English well.Based on a survey, a majority of international organizations or firms acknowledge that they prefer recruiting employees who can speak English fluently. However, a host of English learners may have a variety of difficulties or troubles in learning. For instance, a large number of students find it difficult to memorize new words. Frequently, it is also difficult for them to understand rules of English grammar. In addition, though some are good at reading or writing, they fail to express themselves freely in oral English.

Then, how can my training school help them to master English? I am convinced that practice makes perfect. In my training school, there will be various activities and foreign teachers, which bring them opportunities to practice English, arouse their enthusiasm for study and help them to make progress every day.

翻译

--考虫顶级写译名师石雷鹏权威撰写--

翻译一-红色

在中国红色代表着祝福、好运和长寿。人们会把礼品放在红色的信封里。但是红色并不总是象征好的含义。红色代表着危险和灾难。在古代人们会用红色写死者的名字，因此人们不会用红色写一个人的名字，这是对他人的冒犯。

In China, red represents blessings, good luck and longevity. People will put gifts into red envelopes. But red does not always convey a positive symbolic meaning. It also indicates danger and disaster.

In Ancient times, people would write the names of the deceased in red, so people will never write another person’s name in red because it is offensive.

翻译二-白色

随着改革开放的发展，现在越来越多的人会选择西式婚礼。新娘会在婚礼上穿白色的婚纱，因为白色象征着爱情的纯洁。人们会把现金作为礼品，但现金不会装在白色的信封里，因为在传统文化里白色是葬礼的颜色。人们不会把白色的花作为祝福老人或病人康复的礼物。With the development of reform and opening up , nowadays an increasing number of people tend to choose a Western-style wedding. At the wedding, the bride will wear a white wedding gown because white symbolizes the purity of love. Guests will give cash as a gift but will not put it in a while envelope since white is the color of a funeral according to traditional Chinese culture. In addition, people will not give white flowers as gifts to bless old people or recovering patients.

翻译三-黄色

黄色在中国古代具有特殊的象征意义，它代表着皇帝的权力和权威。皇宫的宫殿是用黄色漆成的，皇帝的龙袍是黄色的。在古代普通人是不允许穿黄色的衣服的。黄色也象征着丰收和收获。秋天庄稼成熟的时候，人们会兴高采烈庆祝丰收。Yellow, which had a very special symbolic meaning in ancient China, represents the power and authority of emperors. The imperial palaces were painted yellow and the dragon robes of emperors were invariably yellow as well. In ancient times, ordinary people were not allowed to wear yellow garments. Yellow also symbolizes the harvest and a bumper harvest. In autumn, when crops ripen, people will celebrate the harvest in high spirits.

阅读

--考虫名师团权威参考答案--

阅读一

Section A

the differences between “male” and “female” brains

26. 【E】challenges v. 挑战

27. 【J】searched vt. 搜索；搜寻；调查

28. 【D】categorizing vt. 分类

29. 【K】similarities n. 类似；相似点

30. 【L】slightly adv. 稍微地，轻微地

31. 【G】percentage n. 百分比；百分率

32. 【O】traditional adj. 传统的

33. 【I】regardless adv. 不顾后果地；不管怎样，无论如何

34. 【H】proving vt. 证明；证明是

35. 【M】suggest vt. 建议；暗示

Section B

Can Burglars Jam Your Wireless Security System?

36. 【I】It is possible for burglars to make jamming attacks with the necessary equipment and skill.

37. 【D】Interfering with a wireless security system is similar interfering with a conversation.

38. 【J】A burglar has to continuously jam the wireless security device to avoid triggering the alarm, both inside and outside his house.

39. 【F】SimpliSafe provides devices that are able to distinguish incidental radio interference from targeted jamming attacks.

40. 【B】Only a very small proportion of burglaries are committed by technical means.

41. 【H】It is difficult to crack SimliSafe as its system keeps changing.

42. 【C】Wireless devices will transmit signal so as to activate the alarm once something wrong is detected.

43. 【K】Different measures should be taken to protect one’s home from burglary in addition to the wireless security system.

44. 【G】SimpliSafe’s dvice and send a warning to the house owner’s cellphone.

45. 【E】Burglars can easily get a security device’s frequency by Internet search.

Section C

Passage One – ban tipping

46. What can we learn about Bill Perry from the passage？

【B】He intends to get rid of the tipping practice.

47. What is the main reason why the author hate tipping ?

【A】It sets a bad example for other industries

48. Why do many people love tipping according to the author?

【D】They can have some say in how much their servers earn.

49. What have some waiters come to realize according to a survey?

【A】Service quality has little effect on tip size.

50. What does the author argue for in the passage.

【D】Waiters should be paid by employers instead of customers.

Passage Two - Oil prices and global economy

51. What does the author mainly discuss in the passage ?

【C】The impact of cheap oil on global economic growth.

52. Why do some experts believe cheap oil will stimulate the global economy?【D】Consumers will spend their saving form cheap oil on other commodities.

53. What happens in many oil-exporting countries when oil prices go down?【C】They use their money reserves to back up consumption

54. How does Carl Weinberg view the current oil price plunge?

【B】Its negative effects more than cancel out its positive efforts.

55. Why haven’t falling oil price boosted the global economy as they did before?【A】People are not spending all the money they save on gas.

听力一

Section A

1. [A] It was dangerous to live in

2. [B] A storm

3. [B] They were trapped in an underground elevator

4. [C] They sent supplies to keep the miners warm

5. [D] Close some of its post office

6. [C] Stopping mail delivery on Saturdays

7. [A] Many post office staff will lose their jobs

Section B

8. [D] He will lose part of his pay

9. [B] He is a trustworthy guy

10. [D] She is better at handling such matters

11. [C] He is always trying to stir up trouble

12. [D] Reserved

13. [A] They stay quiet

14. [C] She was never invited to a colleague’s home

15. [B] Houses provide more privacy

Section C

16. [D] They will automatically be given hiring priority

17. [C] Visit the school careers service

18. [B] Supervising study spaces to ensure a quiet atmosphere

19. [C] It may be sold at a higher price

20. [A] It is healthier than green tee

21. [D] It does not have a stable market

22. [B] They prefer unique objects of high quality

23. [B] They could only try to create at night

24. [A] Make wise choices

25. [A] To boost the local economy