2016年6月英语四级真题及答案解析(第二套)
2016年6月英语四级真题 第二套（文字版整理）
Part I Writing （30 minutes）
Directions：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 III Reading Comprehension （40 minutes）
Section A
Directions: 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.
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 parents as was the case in the "good old days", and roost older people
do not feel _____(27).
About 80% of people 65 years 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 angered
by their daughter's divorce, dislike her new husband, and disapprove of how she is
raising their grandchildren, _____(35)are that they are not going to enjoy her
visits.
A.abandoned
B.advanced
C.biased
D.chances
mitment
F.dampens
G.dependent
H.distant
I.frequent J.fulfillment
K.grant
L.merely
M.provide
N.understandably
O.unrealistically
Section B
Directions: 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 economic trends 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 declines that 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 inflation puts 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 security and basic social services such as education and health care.
When governments lose their control 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 food security——has a different, more troubling quality than the increases of
the past. During the second of the 20th century, grain prices rose dramatically
2016年6月英语四级第3套真题解析
2016 年 6 月大学英语四级考试真题（第三套）
Directions: 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. You may not use any of the words in the bank more than once.
Signs barring cell-phone use are a familiar sight to anyone who has ever sat in a
hospital waiting room. But the 26 popularity of electronic medical records has forced
hospital-based doctors to become 27 on computers throughout the day, and desktops —
which keep doctors from bedsides — are 28 giving way to wireless devices.
As clerical loads increased, “something had to 29 and that was always face time with
patients,” says Dr. Bhakti Patel, a former chief resident in the University of Chicago’s
2024年6月第2套英语四级真题
大学英语四级考试2024年6月真题(第二套)
PartIWriting(30minutes)
Directions:Supposeyouruniversityisseekingstudents'opinionsonwhetheruniversitysportsfacilitiesshould
beopentothepublic.Youarenowtowriteanessaytoexpressyourview.Youwillhave30minutesforthetask.
Youshouldwriteatleast120wordsbutnomorethan180words.
PartIIListeningComprehension(25minutes)
SectionADirections:Inthissection,youwillhearthreenewsreports.Attheendofeachnewsreport,youwillheartwoorthreequestions.Boththenewsreportandthequestionswillbespokenonlyonce.Afieryouhearaquestion,youmustchoosethebestanswerfromthefourchoicesmarkedA),B),C)andD).ThenmarkthecorrespondingletteronAnswerSheetIwithasinglelinethroughthecentre.
Questions1and2arebasedonthenewsreportyouhavejustheard.1.A)Ithitabirdshortlyaftertakeoff.
B)Itscrewmemberswentonstrike.
C)Itnarrowlyescapedaplanecrashwhenturningaround.
2017年6月大学英语四级(CET-4)真题试卷及参考答案第二套
第 1 页 共 15 2017年6月大学英语四级真题及答案第二套 Part I 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 allowed 30 minutes to write an advertisement on your campus website to sell a bicycle you used at college. Your advertisement may include its brand, features,condition and price, and your contact information. You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words. Part II Listening Comprehension (30 minutes) Section A Directions: In this section, you will hear three news reports. At the end of each news report, you will hear two or three questions. Both the news report and questions will be spoken only once. After you hear questions, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre. 注意：此部分试题请在答题卡1上作答。 Questions 1 to 2 are based on the conversation you have just heard. 1. A) The majority of drivers prefer to drive and park themselves. B) Human drivers become easily distracted or tired while driving. C) Most drivers feel uncertain about the safety of self-driving cars. D) Most drivers have test driven cars with automatic braking features. 2. A) Their drivers would feel safe after getting used to the automatic devices. B) They would be unpopular with drivers who only trust their own skills. C) Their increased comfort levels have boosted their sales. D) They are not actually as safe as automakers advertise. Questions 3 to 4 are based on the conversation you have just heard. 3. A) Thefts of snowmobile dogs in Alaska. B) A series of injuries to snowmobile drivers.
2016年6月大学英语四级第3套真题及答案解析
2016 年 6 月大学英语四级考试真题（第三套）
Part I Writing (30 minutes)
For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a letter to express your thanks to your
parents or any family members upon making memorable achievement. You should write at least
120 words but no more than 180 words.
Directions:
注意：此部分试题请在答题卡 1 上作答。
Part Ⅲ Reading Comprehension (40 minutes)
Section A
Directions: 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 center. You may not use any of the words in the bank more than once.
2022年6月四级真题第二套答案
2022年6月大学英语四级考试真题(二)答案与详解
Part I Writing
A Proposal on Enriching Students’ Extracurricular Activities
To help fellow students better adapt to campus life, I，a sophomore from Chemistry School, am
writing to make a proposal on enriching our extracurricular activities. The suggested details are
as follows.
Firstly,health always comes first. Therefore, more sports activities, including different styles of
dancing or ball games, can be organized. It would be better if students from dancing majors and
P.E School offer professional teaching and training. Secondly, activities related to life skills are
necessary. Cooking competitions, either held for individual students or for classes, and
psychological ones to relieve stress and keep motivated are good examples. Finally, there
should be more academic lectures or forums delivered by distinguished scholars and professors.
2017年6月大学英语四级真题及答案(第二套)
1 2017年6月大学英语四级真题及答案(第二套) Part I Writing (25 minutes) Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write an advertisement on your campus website to sell a bicycle you used at college. Your advertisement may include its brand, features,condition and price, and your contact information. You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words. Part II Listening Comprehension (30 minutes) Section A Directions: In this section, you will hear three news reports. At the end of each news report, you will hear two or three questions. Both the news report and questions will be spoken only once. After you hear questions, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre. Questions 1 to 2 are based on the conversation you have just heard. 1. A) The majority of drivers prefer to drive and park themselves. B) Human drivers become easily distracted or tired while driving. C) Most drivers feel uncertain about the safety of self-driving cars. D) Most drivers have test driven cars with automatic braking features. 2. A) Their drivers would feel safe after getting used to the automatic devices. B) They would be unpopular with drivers who only trust their own skills. C) Their increased comfort levels have boosted their sales. D) They are not actually as safe as automakers advertise. Questions 3 to 4 are based on the conversation you have just heard. 3. A) Thefts of snowmobile dogs in Alaska. B) A series of injuries to snowmobile drivers. C) Attacks on some Iditarod Race competitors. D) A serious accident in the Alaska sports event. 2 4. A) He stayed behind to look after his injured dogs. B) He has won the Alaska Iditarod Race four times. C) He received a minor injury in the Iditarod Race. D) He has quit the competition in Alaska for good. Questions 5 to 7 are based on the conversation you have just heard. 5. A) It sank into the sea due to overloading. B) It ran into Nicaragua’s Big Corn Island. C) It disappeared between two large islands. D) It turned over because of strong winds. 6. A) 13. B) 25. C) 30. D)32. 7. A) He has helped with the rescue effort. B) He is being investigated by the police. C) He was drowned with the passengers. D) He is among those people missing. Section B Directions: 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) At a shopping centre. B) At a community college. C) At an accountancy firm. D) At an IT company. 9. A) Helping out with data input. B) Arranging interviews. C) Sorting application forms. D) Making phone calls. 10. A) He enjoys using computers. B) He needs the money badly. C) He wants to work in the city centre. D) He has relevant working experience. 3 11. A) Purchase some business suits. B) Learn some computer language. C) Improve his programming skills. D) Review some accountancy terms. Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard. 12. A) They are keen on high technology. B) They are poor at technology skills. C) They often listen to National Public Radio. D) They feel superior in science and technology. 13. A) Japanese. B) Germans. C) Poles. D) Americans. 14. A) Emailing. B) Texting. C) Science. D) Literacy. 15. A) It is undergoing a drastic reform. B) It lays emphasis on creative thinking. C) It has much room for improvement. D) It prioritizes training of practical skills. Section C Directions: In this section, you will hear three passages of lectures or talks followed by three or four questions. The recordings will be played only once. After you hear a question,you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre. Questions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard. 16. A) They have small roots. B) They grow white flowers. C) They taste like apples. D) They come from Central Africa. 17. A) They turned from white to purple in color. B) They became popular on the world market. C) They became an important food for humans. D) They began to look like modern-day carrots. 18. A) They were found quite nutritious. B) There were serious food shortages. 4 C) People discovered their medicinal value. D) Farm machines helped lower their prices. Questions 19 to 21 are based on the passage you have just heard. 19. A) She could update her family any time she liked. B) She could call up her family whenever she liked C) She could locate her friends wherever they were. D) She could download as many pictures as she liked. 20. A) She liked to inform her friends about her success. B) She enjoyed reading her friends’ status updates. C) She felt quite popular among them. D) She felt she was a teenager again. 21. A) She could barely respond to all her 500 Facebook friends. B) She spent more time updating her friends than her family. C) She could barely balance Facebook updates and her work. D) She didn’t seem to be doing as well as her Facebook friends. Questions 22 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard. 22. A) They have strong muscles. B) They live a longer life than horses. C) They eat much less in winter. D) They can work longer than donkeys. 23. A) It was a pet of a Spanish king. B) It was bought by George Washington. C) It was brought over from Spain. D) It was donated by a U.S. Ambassador. 24. A) They met and exchanged ideas on animal breeding. B) They participated in a mule-driving competition. C) They showed and traded animals in the market. D) They fed mules with the best food they could find. 25. A) The wider use of horses. B) The arrival of tractors. C) A shrinking animal trade. D) A growing donkey population.
2017年6月英语四级考试真题答案 ( 第2套)
2017年6月四级真题第二套参考答案(完整版)
Part Ⅰ Writing
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English plays a critically important role in our college study as well as in society. I hope you
精品2016年12月英语四级真题及答案解析(三套完整版)
2016年12月英语四级真题及答案解析（三套完整版）
【导语】以下是老师整理的2016年12月英语四级真题及答案解析（三套完整版），希望对大家备考有所帮助。
【作文】
innovation创新
Directions：For this part，you are allowed 30 minutes
to write a short essay on innovation. Your essay
should include the importance of innovation and
measures to be taken to encourage
innovation/creation/invention. You are required to
write at least 150 words but no more than 200 words.
参考范文：
In today's highly competitive world, innovation matters enormously to an organization or a country. It
is the driving force behind increased competitiveness.
Take growing a successful business as an example. In
this day and age, social media are gaining popularity
among the general public. A company that only relies
on traditional media doing its marketing is more
likely to get eliminated in the digital era. Put in
2016年12月第二套四级答案
2016年12月第二套四级答案
【篇一：2016年12月英语四级作文答案及解析】
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 and the 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 write at least
120 words but no more than 180 words.
命题解析:
2016年12月四级写作命题再次体现了强烈的反押题倾向，考察了以前从未考察过的一种情景作文：正反对比型情景作文，类似于以前的老托福写作题目。考察的话题关于大学毕业的选择：第一套题目关于就业与创业，第二套题目关于去国企还是合资企业，第三套关于就业还是考研。这三套题目均来自于2013年考研英语(一)的大作文：大学毕业生的选择。
第一套详解：
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 and the other to start a business of
your own. you are to make a decision. write an essay to
2023年6月英语四级听力真题(第二套)题目,原文与答案
2023年6月英语四级听力真题（第二套）
Questions 1 and 2 are based on the news report you have just heard.
1. A) A man was bitten by a snake.
B) A man was taken to a hospital.
C) A man kept a 4-foot snake as a pet.
D) A man fell off his toilet seat.
2. A) Where the snake had been taken.
B) Whether the snake was infected.
C) How the snake was captured.
D) Who owned the snake.
Questions 3 and 4 are based on the news report you have just heard.
3. A) Taking her trash out in fancy dresses.
B) Amusing herself by going to ball parties.
C) Sharing her photos with famous movie stars.
D) Posting her daughter’s photos on social media.
4. A) To make herself popular.
B) To amuse people.
C) To please her daughter.
D)To record her achievements.
Questions 5 to 7 are based on the news report you have just heard.
5. A) Eat as much as they want for $10.