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大学英语四级考试模拟试题(附答案)

大学英语四级考试模拟试题(附答案)

大学英语四级考试模拟试题(附答案)一、写作Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay on the topic of "The Importance of Learning a Second Language". You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.【答案】The Importance of Learning a Second LanguageSecondly, learning a second language improves cognitive abilities. Studies have shown that bilingual individuals often exhibit better problemsolving skills, greater creativity, and a more flexible mindset. Moreover, mastering a second language can open up numerous career opportunities. In an increasingly globalized job market, being proficient in multiple languages is a valuable asset.In conclusion, the benefits of learning a second language are multifaceted, ranging from personal growth to career advancement and cultural preservation. It is a lifelong investment that yields significant rewards.二、听力理解Section ADirections: In this section, you will hear eight short conversations and two long conversations. At the end of eachconversation, one or more questions will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After each question, there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B), C), and D), and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.1. A) The woman doesn't want to cook dinner.B) The man will cook dinner for the woman.C) They are going to eat out.D) They are discussing the menu for tomorrow.【答案】C)Section BDirections: In this section, you will hear two 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 the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.Passage One2. A) It is a way to express individuality.B) It is a sign of social status.C) It reflects cultural background.D) It is a form of artistic expression.【答案】A)三、阅读理解Section ADirections: In this section, there is a passage with ten blanks. You are required to select one word for each blankfrom a list of choices given in a word bank following the passage. Read the passage through carefully before makingyour choices. Each choice in the bank is identified a letter. Please mark the corresponding letter for each item on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre. You maynot use any of the words in the bank more than once.Passage【答案】26. D) substantial27. A) outweigh28. C) enhance四、翻译Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to translate a passage from Chinese into English. You shouldwrite your answer on the Answer Sheet.中国传统文化中,龙是吉祥的象征,代表着权力、威严和好运。

英语四六级模拟测试

英语四六级模拟测试

英语四六级模拟测试在准备英语四六级考试的过程中,进行模拟测试是一个非常重要的环节。

它不仅可以帮助考生熟悉考试流程和题型,还可以有效地检测自己的学习成果和薄弱环节,从而有针对性地进行复习。

以下是一份为英语四六级考试设计的模拟测试内容,旨在帮助大家更好地备考。

听力理解部分Part I: Short ConversationsListen to the short conversations and choose the best answer to each question that follows.1. What's the relationship between the speakers? A. Teacher and student. B.Doctor and patient. C. Salesperson and customer.2. Where does this conversation probably take place? A. In a bank. B. At a postoffice. C. In a restaurant.Part II: Long ConversationsListen to a long conversation and fill in the blanks with the missing information.3. The man is planning to buy a __________ for his wife on their weddinganniversary.4. They decided to go to the __________ to choose the gift.阅读理解部分Section A: Reading in DepthRead the following passage and answer the questions.Passage: In recent years, the trend of remote working has become increasingly popular among companies around the world. This shift towards telecommuting not only brings convenience to employees but also poses challenges for managers in maintaining team cohesion and productivity. As more people work from home, the traditional office environment is evolving, and so are the skills required to manage a virtual team effectively.5. What is the main idea of the passage? A. The benefits of remote working. B.Challenges faced by managers in a remote work setting. C. The evolution of thetraditional office environment.6. According to the passage, what is one challenge managers face in a remotework setting? A. Maintaining team cohesion and productivity. B. Lack of face-to-face interaction. C. Limited access to company resources.Section B: Skimming and ScanningSkim or scan the following article and complete the tasks.Article: With the rapid development of technology, online learning platforms have emerged as a powerful tool for education. These platforms offer a wide range of courses from top universities and institutions worldwide, making quality education accessible to everyone, regardless of their location. Moreover, online learning provides flexibility in terms of time and pace, allowing students to balance their studies with other commitments. However, it also requires self-discipline and effective time management skills to succeed.7. What is the main advantage of online learning platforms according to thearticle? A. Accessibility to quality education. B. Lower cost compared to traditionaleducation. C. Interaction with international students.8. Which skill is crucial for success in online learning? A. Self-discipline. B.Technical skills. C. Time management.写作部分Task I: Essay WritingWrite an essay of no less than 150 words on the topic "The Importance of Learning English in the Modern World." Your essay should include reasons why English is important and suggest ways to improve English proficiency.---以上是模拟测试的一部分内容,通过这些练习,考生可以检验自己在听力、阅读和写作方面的能力,并针对发现的不足进行有针对性的复习。

大学英语四级考试模拟卷五(带答案)

大学英语四级考试模拟卷五(带答案)

大学英语四级考试模拟卷五(总分:32.00,做题时间:130分钟)一、单选题(总题数:30,分数:30.00)1.The human face is a remarkable piece of work.The astonishing variety of facial features helps people 26_____ each other and is crucial to the formation of complex societies.So is the face's ability to send emotional signals,whether through an 27_____ blush or the artifice(欺骗)of a false smile.People spend much of their waking lives,in the office and the courtroom as well as the bar and the bedroom,28_____ faces,for signs of attraction,hostility,trust and deceit.They also spend plenty of time trying to dissimulate(掩饰).Technology is rapidly catching up with the human ability to read faces.In America facial recognition is used by churches to 29_____ worshippers' attendance; in Britain,by retailers to spot 30_____ shoplifters.This year Welsh police used it to arrest a suspect outside a football game.In China it 31_____ me identities of ride-hailing drivers,permits tourists to enter 32_____ and lets people pay for things with a smile.Apple's new iPhone is expected to use it to unlock the homescreen.Set against human skills,such applications might seem incemental,(增加的).Some breakthroughs,such as flight or the Internet,obviously transform human abilities; facial recognition seems 33_____ to encode them. Although faces are peculiar to 34_____ ,they are also public,so technology does not,at first sight,intrude on something that is private.And yet the ability to record,store and analyse images of faces cheaply,quickly and on a vast scale promises one day to bring about 35_____ changes to notions of privacy,fairness and trust.空白处26.应填无(分数:1.00)A.attractionsB.drawingC.extendsD.fundamentalE.individualsF.involuntaryG.merelyH.minimalI.passwordJ.pastK.rarelyL.readingM.recognize√N.trackO.verifies解析:空格前面是谓语动词helps和宾语people,后面是each other,因此空格处需要填入动词原形,构成省略to的不定式短语,作宾语补足语。

大学英语英语四级模拟题(包含答案) (2)

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。

英语四六级考试模拟翻译题-四大发明 团圆饭(含参考答案)

英语四六级考试模拟翻译题-四大发明 团圆饭(含参考答案)

中国以创造各种方式/方法来方便人类生活而广为人知。

在中国古代的发明中,四大发明不仅为中国的发展,还为世界经济和文化的发展,做出了巨大贡献。

中国古代的四大发明分别是造纸术,印刷术,火药和指南针。

中国古代的四大发明为世界经济和人类文化作出了重要贡献,而且这也是中国作为世界文明大国的重要象征。

China is well known for its introduction of ways and means to help ease the life of mankind. Among the inventions of Ancient China, four emerged as great contributions to the developments and changes not only to the country, but also to the world’s economy and culture. The Four Great Inventions of ancient China were papermaking, commercial printing, gunpowder, and the compass. China’s four great ancient inventions made tremendous contributions to the world’s economy and the culture of mankind. They were also important symbols of China’s role as agreat and world civilization.中国人喜欢在一起吃饭,这个传统可以追溯到很久之前。

这反映出中国人喜欢团圆,不愿分离的观念——圆桌,圆盘,圆碗都象征着团圆和美满。

盘子通常放在桌子的中央,这样坐在面前的所有人都可以吃得到。

2023年12月英语四级考试模拟题及答案

2023年12月英语四级考试模拟题及答案

Part I Writing (30 minutes)Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay entitled “How to Conduct Patriotic Education Among the Youth of Today”. You should write at least 120 words following the outline given below in Chinese:1. 我国爱国主义教育旳现实状况;2. 爱国主义教育旳重要意义;3. 怎样在青少年中开展爱国主义教育?Part II Reading Comprehension (Skimming and Scanning) (15 minutes)Directions: In this part, you will have 15 minutes to go over the passage quickly. 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.Work-life balance: Ways to restore harmony and reduce stressFinding work-life balance in today’s frenetically (疯狂) paced world is no simple task.Spend more time at work than at home, and you miss out on a rewarding personal life. Then again, when you face challenges in your personal life, such as caring for an aging parent or coping with marital problems, concentrating on your job can be difficult.Whether the problem is too much focus on work or too little, when your work life andyour personal life feel out of balance, stress — along with its harmful effects — is the result.The good news is that you can take control of your work-life balance — and giveyourself the time to do the things that are most important to you. The first step is to recognize how the world of work has changed. Then you can evaluate your relationship to work and apply some specific strategies for striking a healthier balance.How work invades your personal lifeThere was a time when employees showed up for work Monday through Friday and workedeight- to nine-hour days. The boundaries between work and home were fairly clear then. But the world has changed and, unfortunately, the boundaries have blurred for many workers. Here’s why:●Global economy. As more skilled workers enter the global labor market and companies outsource or move more jobs to reduce labor costs, people feel pressured to work longer and produce more just to protect their jobs.●International business. Work continues around the world 24 hours a day for some people. If you work in an international organization, you might be on call around the clock for troubleshooting or consulting.●Advanced communication technology. Many people now have the ability to work anywhere — from their home, from their car and even on vacation. And some managers expect this.●Longer hours. Employers commonly ask employees to work longer hours than they’re scheduled. Often, overtime is mandatory (强制性旳). If you hope to move up the career ladder, you may find yourself regularly working more than 40 hours a week to achieve and exceed expectations.●Changes in family roles. Today’s marrie d worker is typically part of a dual-career couple, which makes it difficult to find time to meet commitments to family, friends and community.Married to your workIt can be tempting to rack up the hours at work —especially if you’re trying to earna promotion or some extra money for a child’s education or a dream vacation. For others, working more hours feels necessary in order to manage the workload.But if you’re spending most of your time at work, your home life will likely pay the price. Consider the pros and cons of working extra hours on your work-life balance:●Fatigue. Your ability to think and your eye-hand coordination decrease when you’re tired. This means you’re less productive and may make more mistakes. These mistakes canlead to injury or rework and negatively impact your professional reputation.●Family. You may miss out on important events, such as your child’s first bike ride, your father’s 60th birthday or your high-school reunion. Missing out on important milestones may harm relationships with your loved ones.●Friends. Trusted friends are a key part of your support system. But if you’re spending time at the office instead of with them, you’ll find it difficult to nurture those friendships.●Expectations. If you regularly wo rk extra hours, you may be given more responsibility. This could create a never-ending and increasing cycle, causing more concerns and challenges.Sometimes working overtime is important. If you work for a company that requires mandatory overtime, you wo n’t be able to avoid it, but you can learn to manage it. Most importantly, say no when you’re too tired, when it’s affecting your health or when you have crucial family obligations.Striking the best work-life balanceFor most people, juggling (巧妙处理) the demands of career and personal life is an ongoing challenge. With so many demands on your time — from overtime to family obligations — it can feel difficult to strike this balance. The goal is to make time for the activities that are the most important to you.Here are some ideas to help you find the balance that’s best for you:●Learn to say no. Whether it’s a co-worker asking you to spearhead (充当先锋) an extra project or your child’s teacher asking you to manage the class play, remember that it’s OK to respectfully say no. When you quit doing the things you only do out of guilt or a false sense of obligation, you’ll make more room in your life for the activities that are meaningful to you and bring you joy.●Leave work at work. Make a conscious deci sion to separate work time from personal time. When with your family, for instance, turn off your cell phone and put away your laptop computer.●Manage your time. Organize household tasks efficiently. Do one or two loads of laundry every day, rather than saving it all for your day off. A weekly family calendar of important dates and a daily list of to-dos will help you avoid deadline panic. If your employer offersa course in time management, sign up for it.●Get enough sleep. There’s nothing as stressful and potentially dangerous as working when you’re sleep-deprived. Not only is your productivity affected, but also you can make costly mistakes. You may then have to work even more hours to make up for these mistakes.●Communicate clearly. Limit time-consuming misunderstandings by communicating clearly and listening carefully. Take notes if necessary.●Nurture yourself. Set aside time each day for an activity that you enjoy, such as walking, working out or listening to music.●Set aside one night each week for recreation. Take the phone off the hook, power down the computer and turn off the TV. Discover activities you can do with your partner, family or friends, such as playing golf, fishing or canoeing. Making time for activities you enjoy will rejuvenate (使年轻) you.Remember, striking a work-life balance isn’t a one-shot deal. Creating balance in your life is a continuous process. Balance doesn’t mean doing everything. Examine yourpriorities and set boundaries. Be firm in what you can and cannot do. Only you can restore harmony to your lifestyle.1. What will happen if your work life and personal life feel out of balance?A) You will have little time to finish your work.B) You may feel stress, which will affect you negatively.C) You will have a lot of time to share with your family.D) You will never balance the combination of life and work.2. The boundaries between work and home have blurred for the following reasons, EXCEPT _______.A) global economy B) changes in family rolesC) advanced communication technology D) high divorce rate3. What will happen if you’re spending most of your time at work?A) You will lose both health and wealth. B) You will be hated by your loved ones.C) You will lose all your friends. D) You may be given more responsibility.4. According to the passage, you’d better say no to mandatory overtime when_______________.A) you get bored with the work B) you are not interested in the workC) you can’t get additional allowance D) you have crucial fa mily obligations5. What does the underlined sentence mean?A) You should do the things people ask you to do without feeling guilty.B) You shouldn’t do the things people ask you to do if you don’t want to.C) To do things people ask you to do can bring you a lot of joy.D) To do things for yourself is more meaningful than to do things for others.6. What will NOT happen if you don’t get enough sleep?A) You will feel stressed while working. B) You will have no sense of exhaustion.C) You can make costly mistakes. D) You will have low productivity.7. What does the real balance mean according to the author?A) Examining priorities and deciding what is the most important to you.B) Doing everything you want to do whether you can do it or not.C) Saying yes to everybody in order to maintain good relationships.D) Being firm that working overtime will strike a work-life balance.8. Spend more time at work than at home, and you won’t have enough time to enjoy your _______________.9. You have slow responses and your eye-hand coordination decreases when you’re________.10. You can save a lot of time and avoid misunderstandings if you communicate clearly and____________.Part III Reading Comprehension (Reading in Depth) (25 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. You may not use any of the words in the bank more than once.Questions 11 to 20 are based on the following passage.Major retailers and car manufacturers have slashed (削减) their marketing budgets in the six months to October, 2023, as the financial crisis has taken its toll, while supermarkets have 11 advertising spending in a battle to prove that they offer the most 12 prices.According to new research undertaken for The Daily Telegraph by Nielsen Media Research, in the six months to September 30, 2023, Marks & Spencer’s advertising spend fell 20.3pc to £25.3m, 13 with the same period in 2023.While the retailer has spent heavily on a campaign 14 celebrities in the past two years, it is understood to be cutting back on celebrity spending in 2023. The retailer is, however, still the UK’s 25th largest spender on advertising,15 being at 17th place in the six months to September 30, 2023.Car manufacturers have also significantly 16 back on marketing spending, believed to be a result of the financial crisis. According to Nielsen, Ford spent £26.6m in the six months to September 30, 2023, down 21pc from the same period last year. Vauxhall also 17 spending by 15.6pc in the period to £26.5m.For supermarkets, however, a significant increase in advertising spending, it appears,is a 18 as they seek to woo (追求) increasingly price- 19 customers. The leading supermarkets have 20 an aggressive price war in the past six months as consumers have been faced with news of higher food prices.A) conscientious I) necessityB) conscious J) contributionC) against K) reducedD) despite L) moreoverE) comparing M) scaledF) compared N) competitiveG) launched O) featuringH) boosted■ Section BDirections: There are 2 passages in this section. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished sentences. For each of them there are four choices marked A), B), C) and D). You should decide on the best choice.Passage OneQuestions 21 to 25 are based on the following passage.There are more than 2,000 different kinds of mosquitoes. Female mosquitoes bite people to drink their blood. Male mosquitoes do not drink blood. They drink fluids from plants. Thefemale mosquito uses its thin sucking tube to break the skin, find blood and inject the victim with a substance that keeps blood flowing.The female mosquito drinks the blood and uses it to produce as many as 250 eggs. The insect leaves the eggs in any standing water.The eggs produce worm-like creatures called larvae (幼虫) in two days to a few months. However, some eggs can stay in water for years until conditions are right for development. The larvae feed on organisms in the water. After four to ten days, they change again, into creatures called pupas (蛹). The pupas rise to the surface of the water. Adult mosquitoes pull themselves out of the pupas and fly away.The World Health Organization (WHO) says mosquitoes carry organisms that cause disease and death for millions of people throughout the world. The most important disease spread by mosquitoes is malaria (疟疾). The WHO says 247 million people became infected with malaria in 2023. Malaria caused almost one million deaths, mostly among children in Africa. The disease is found in more than one hundred countries in Africa, Asia, the western Pacific Ocean, the Middle East and Central and South America.Malaria parasites (寄生虫) enter a person’s blood through a mosquito bite. These organisms travel to the liver. They grow and divide there. After a week or two, the parasites invade red blood cells and reproduce thousands of times. They cause the person’s body temperature to rise. They also may destroy major organs. People with malaria may suffer kidney failure or loss of red blood cells.Some medicines are generally effective in preventing and treating malaria. They are designed to prevent the parasites from developing in the body. People die from malaria because they are not treated for the disease or the treatment is delayed.21. According to the passage, we can infer that _________.A) female mosquitoes don’t bite animalsB) female mosquitoes bite people for a substance that keeps blood flowingC) malaria is found everywhere in the worldD) countries in Europe and North America have low malaria death rate22. What is the right order in which mosquitoes grow?a. Adult mosquitoes pull themselves out of the pupas and fly away.b. The larvae change into creatures called pupas.c. The insect leaves the eggs in any standing water.d. The eggs produce worm-like creatures called larvae.A) c, a, b, d B) d, c, b, a C) c, d, b, a D) d, b, c, a23. According to the WHO, the organisms carried by mosquitoes __________.A) are the food for larvaeB) have led to the death of millions of people in the worldC) invade red blood cells first and then destroy major organsD) can enter a person’s brain through the mosquito’s bite24. According to the passage, malaria medicines are generally designed to _______.A) keep people’s bo dy temperature at a normal levelB) prevent parasites from entering people’s skinsC) stop parasites from growing inside the bodyD) stop parasites from invading red blood cells25. What is the passage mainly talking about?A) The growing process of mosquitoes and the diseases spread by them.B) The medicines used in preventing and treating malaria.C) The kinds of mosquitoes in the world today.D) The larvae of mosquitoes feed on organisms in the water.Passage TwoQuestions 26 to 30 are based on the following passage.Conservationists call them hot spots — habitats that cover just 1.4 percent of the earth’s land surface but are so rich in biological diversity that preserving them could keep an astonishing number of plant and animal species off the endangered list.Since 1988, when Dr. Norman Myers and his colleagues began describing these hot spots in a series of scientific papers and arguing for their protection, they have become a focus of worldwide conservation efforts. Private organizations and government agencies, including the World Bank, have made preserving 25 such ecological arks a top priority for financing and protective legislation. But a growing chorus of scientists is warning that directing conservation funds to hot spots may be a recipe for major losses in the future. Of species that live on land, nearly half of all plants and more than a third of all animals are found only in the hot spots. But they do not include many rare species and major animal groupsthat live in l ess biologically rich regions (“cold spots”). And the hot-spot concept does not factor in the importance of some ecosystems to human beings, the scientists argue.This debate has been simmering quietly among biologists for years; however, it is coming to a boil now with the publication of an article in the current issue of American Scientist arguing that “calls to direct conservation funding to the world’s biodiversity hot spots may be bad investment advice.” “The hot-spot concept has grown so popular in recent years within the larger conservation community that it now risks eclipsing all other approaches,” write the authors of the paper. “The officers and directors of all too many foundations, non-governmental organizations and international agencies have been seduced by thesimplicity of the hot spot idea,” they go on. “We worry that the initially appealing idea of getting the most species per unit area is, in fact, a thoroughly misleading strategy.”But hot spots have their ardent defenders, notably Dr. Norman Myers and Dr. Russell Mittermeier. Dr. Myers says hot spots have been successful at attracting attention and financing for conservation in tropical countries. “And that has been good,” he said. “No one is suggesting that one invest solely in hot spots, but if you want to avoid extinctions, you have to invest in them.”26. The best title for this passage would be ________.A) A Debate on Preserving Hot Spots B) An Introduction to Hot SpotsC) Hot Spots vs. Cold Spots D) How to Finance Hot Spots27. Hot spots occupy a small percentage of the earth’s land surface with _____________.A) a third of all plants B) many major animal groups living in cold spotsC) rich biological diversity D) many rare species living in cold spots28. Critics of hot spots hold the opinion that ________.A) hot spots are always as important as cold spotsB) it is unwise to invest largely in hot spotsC) governments should choose the best time to invest in hot spotsD) the hot-spot approach is a misleading strategy from the very beginning29. According to Dr. Norman Myers, _________.A) protecting and investing in hot spots can save species from extinctionB) conservation efforts should not center on hot spotsC) governments should invest most in cold spotsD) the hot-spot approach now is not as good as it was in the past30. What is the writer’s attitude towards the hot-spot approach?A) Critical. B) Neutral. C) Supportive. D) Doubtful.Part IV Cloze (15 minutes)Directions: There are 20 blanks in the following passage. For each blank there are four choices marked A), B), C) and D). You should choose the ONE that best fits into the passage.Two million years ago, just as the Earth’s primitive apemen were evolving into big-brained humans, a pair of supernovae explosions occurred near Earth. Our planet was buffeted (冲击) with blasts of radiation —with 31 effects. “These supernovae would 32 away our protective ozone layer,” said Dr Narciso Benitez of Johns Hopkins University. Earth lostits protection 33 ultraviolet light. All sorts of mutational (突变) damage to animals’ DNAwould have occurred. New species could have emerged 34 . It is possible that Homo sapiens (智人) may have been one of these.The likely 35 of a supernova’s radiation led scient ists in the past 36 that one may have affected 37 on Earth. Benitez now believes that 38 two supernovae occurred near Earth two million years ago: The first would have blasted space free 39 interstellar particles; and the second would have struck Earth at full force, 40 its ozone layer.Observations of space around our Sun have revealed that, 41 the rest of the galaxy, space near us has little interstellar gas in it. “ 42 it is missing much of its dust and gas —just as if a supernova 43 it out,” added Maíz-Apellániz. 44 , our tiny corner of the galaxy appears to have been swept clean by a supernova brush about two million years ago; and intriguingly, at just this time, a set of extinctions — known as the Pliocene (上新世) / Pleistocene (更新世) extinctions — is also known 45 .It was also around this time that mankind’s direct ancestor, Homo erectus, the species 46 to be the first true human being, appeared in Africa and Asia after 47 more primitiveape-like creatures. These beings may have been some of the lucky few who were able to 48 advantage of conditions in these hazardous, radioactive 49 . This triumph only occurred thanks to this celestial (上天旳) 50 , however.31. A) devastate B) devastating C) devastated D) devastation32. A) blow B) have blown C) blew D) be blowing34. A) as a result of B) as a result C) the end result D) from the result of35. A) compact B) contact C) intact D) impact36. A) speculate B) speculating C) to speculate D) speculated37. A) evolution B) revolution C) resolution D) solution38. A) at least B) at most C) at first D) at last39. A) with B) without C) at D) of40. A) destroyed B) to destroy C) destroying D) destroy41. A) unlikely B) likely C) unlike D) dislike42. A) Definitely B) Obviously C) Eventually D) Essentially43. A) would clean B) cleaned C) have cleaned D) had cleaned44. A) In word B) In words C) In other words D) In a word45. A) to occur B) to have occurred C) occurring D) have occurred46. A) considered B) was considered C) considering D) being considered47. A) placing B) replacing C) being placed D) being replaced49. A) reasons B) results C) spaces D) times50. A) invention B) intervention C) convention D) creationPart V Translation (5 minutes)Directions: Complete the sentences by translating into English the Chinese given in brackets.51. Don’t get involved in love games too early. _______ (要是……该怎么办) you suffer from failure in love?52. That car ___________________(尽给我添麻烦) ever since I bought it.53. _______________________ (努力不吸入) the vapor, Thomas turned his head.54. But for his wife’s encouragement, he _____________ (就不能发明那个机器).55. It _________________________ (直到得到有关当局旳同意) that we can start the job.Part I WritingOne possible version:How to Conduct Patriotic Education Among the Youth of TodayThese years have seen a widespread neglect of patriotic education in our society. According to some official reports, many patriotic education centers have been closed down or kept open to the public for other more profitable purposes, while many of our national heroes have given way to today’s pop stars in youth’s minds. If this current is allowed to run its course, I am afraid, things are bound to turn for the worse, with less and less sense of patriotism left in the youth.The significance of patriotic education to our society can be seen from the following perspectives: Patriotic education can make youth more aware of the glorious history and culture of our nation, thus building up their sense of pride as Chinese. Furthermore, patriotic education helps youth value today’s hard-earned life so as to hold dearer their golden chances of enriching themselves with knowledge in peace.So the most pressing issue for us now is how to effectively instill patriotism in the youth of today. In my opinion, the first step should be focused upon giving fuller play to the potential of patriotic education centers instead of running them for the purpose of making money. Then, greater efforts must be made to integrate patriotic education into the curriculums throughout a student’s education. In short, where there is effective patriotic education of youth, there is a greater enhancement of national cohesion.Part II Reading Comprehension(Skimming and Scanning)1. B)。

2023年新编英语四级模拟真题及答案

2023年新编英语四级模拟真题及答案

12月英语四级真题及答案(文字版)考试采取“多题多卷”模式,试题次序不统一,请根据试题进行查对PartIWritingDirections:Forthispart,youareallowed30minutestowriteashortessayonthefo llowingtopic.Youshouldwriteatleast120wordsbutnomorethan180words.作文题一:印象最深旳活动AA campus activity that has benefited most.作文题二:印象最深旳课程Acoursethathasimpressedyoumostincollege.作文题三:印象最深旳同学A classmate of yours who has influenced you most in college.Part II ListeningSection A?Directions: In this section,you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long conversations. At the end of each conversation, one or more question s will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the questio ns will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A) , B) , C) and D), and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter o n Answer Sheet I with a single line through the centre.Question 1man is not good at balancing his budget.will go purchase the gift herself.gift should not be too expensive.are gonging to Jane's house-warming party.Question 2is quite willing to give the woman a hand.takes patience to go through the statistics.has prepared the statistics for the woman.woman should take a course in statistics.Question 355 is missing from the woman's scripts.cannot begin their recording right away.woman does not take the recording seriously.man wants to make some changes in the scripts.Question 4date of Carl's wedding.birthday of Carl's bride.significant event in July.for a wedding.Question 5woman forgot to tell the man in advance. man was absent from the weekly meeting. woman was annoyed at the man's excuse.man was in charge of scheduling meetings. Question 6woman is a marvelous cook.woman has just bought an oven.man has to leave in half an hour.man cannot want for his meal.Question 7she can best help the man.the man got the bad news.items sell well in the store.the man can keep his job.Question 8woman can sign up for a swimming class.works in the physical education department.woman has the potential to swim like a fish.would like to teach the woman how to swim.Questions 9 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard. Question 9teaches in a law school.loves classical music.is a diplomat.is a wonderful lecturer.Question 10to see a play.a soccer game.some photos.a dance.Question 11decided to get married in three years.mother objected to Eric’s flying lessons.insisted that Eric pursue graduate studies.father said she could marry Eric right away.Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.Question 12...Question 13beautiful Amazon rainforests.new railway under construction.changes in the Amazon valley.newly discovered scenic spot. Question 14news weeklies.newspapers' Sunday editions.a local evening paper.overseas editions of . magazines. Question 15be employed by a newspaper.become a professional writer.sell her articles to a news service. get her life story published soon.Section BDirections: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 qu estions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question,you must choos e the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mar k the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet I with a single line through th e centre.Passage OneQuestions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard.Question 16one's head.one's hand.up the forefinger.the right thumb down.Question 17away from them.a circle with fingers.one's head them.or pointing to them.Question 18one's superior in the eye.one's arms folded while talking.the sole of one's foot to a guest.a lot of gestures during a conversation.Passage TwoQuestions 19 to 21 are based on the passage you have just heard. Question 19had to beg for foot after the harvest.grew wheat and corn on a small farm.shared a small flat with their relatives.children walked to school on dirt roads.Question 20Ecuador's Andes Mountains.an annual income of $2800.a plot to build a home on.their children to school.Question 21achievements of the Trickle Up Program.new worldwide economic revolution.forms of assistance to the needy.life of poor people in developing countries.Passage ThreeQuestions 22 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard. Question 22are highly sensitive to cold.are vitally important to our life.are a living part of our body.are a chief source of our pain.Question 23has to be removed in time by a dentist.is a rare oral disease among old people.contains many nerves and blood vessels.is sticky and colorless film on the teeth.Question 24can change into acids causing damage to their outer covering.greatly reduces their resistance to the attacks of bacteria.makes their nerves and blood vessels more sensitive to acid food. combines with food particles to form a film on their surface. Question 25particles.disease.living habits.crosion.Section CStunt people(替身演员) are not movie stars, but they are the hidden he roes of many movies.They were around long before films. Even Shakespeare may have used the m in fight scenes. To be good, a fight scene has to look real. Punches mus t (26)______ enemies' jaws. Sword fights must be fought with(27)______ swo rds. Several actors are usually in a fight scene. Their moves must be set up so that no one gets hurt. It is almost like planning a dance performanc e.If a movie scene is dangerous, stun people usually(28)______the stars. You may think you see Tom Cruise running along the top of a train. But it is(29)______ his stunt double. Stunt people must(30)______ the stars they stand in for. Their height and build should be about the same. But when c lose-ups are needed, the film(31)______ the star.Some stunt people(32)______ in certain kinds of scenes. For instance, a stunt woman named Jan Davis does all kinds of jumps. She has leapt fromplanes and even off the top of a waterfall. Each jump required careful pla nning and expert(33)______.Yakima Canutt was a famous cowboy stunt man. Among other stunts, he co uld jump from a second story window onto a horse's back. He(34)______ the famous trick of sliding under a moving stagecoach. Canutt also(35)______ a new way to make a punch look real. He was the only stunt man ever to get anOscar.Part III Reading Comprehension (40 minutes)Section ADirections:In this section, there is a passage with ten blanks. You ar e 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 b efore making your choices. Each choice in the bank is identified by a lett er. Please mark the corresponding letter for each item on Answer Sheet 2 w ith a single line through the centre. You may not use any of the words in the bank more than once.For decades, Americans have taken for granted the XXXX development of new technologies. The innovations(创新)XXXX opment during World War II and afterwards were(36)_____ to the prosperity of the nation in the second half of the 20th century. Those innovations, upon which virtually all aspect s of(37)_____ society now depend, were possible because the United States then(38)_____ the world in mathematics and science education. Today, howev er, despite increasing demand for workers with strong skills in mathematic s and science, the(39)_____ of degrees awarded in science, math, and engin eering are decreasing.The deeling in degree production in what are called the STEM disciplin es(science, technology, engineering, and math.)seems to be(40)_____related to the comparatively weak performance by . schoolchildren on internationa l assessments of math and science. Many students entering college have wea k skills in mathematics. According to the report of the Business Higher E ducation Forum, 22 percent of college freshmen must take remediat(补习旳)m ath(41)_____, and less than half of the students who plan to major in scie nce or engineering(42)_____complete a major in those fields.The result has been a decrease in the number of American college gradu ates who have the skills, (43)_____ in mathematics, to power a workforce t hat can keep the country at the forefront(序言)of innovation and maintain its standard of living. With the(44)_____ performance of American students in math and science has come increased competition from students from oth er countries that have strongly supported education in these areas. Many more students earn(45)_____ in the STEM disciplines in developing countries than in the United States.Section BDirections:In this section,you are going to read a passage with ten s tatements attached to it. Each statement contains information given in one of the paragraphs. Identify the paragraph from which the information is d erived. You may choose a paragraph more than once. Each paragraph is marke d with a letter. Answer the questions by marking the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2.Ban sugary drinks that will add fuel to the obesity war[A] On a train last Thursday, I sat opposite a man who was so fat he f illed more than one seat. He was pale and disfigured and looked sick to de ath, which he probably was: obesity(肥胖旳)leads to many nasty ways of dyi ng. Looking around the carriage, I saw quite a few people like him, includ ing a couple of fatty children with swollen checks pressing against their eyes. These people are part of what is without exaggeration an epidemic(流行病)of obesity.[B] But it is quite unnecessary: there is a simple idea- far from new- that could spare millions of such people a lifetime of chronic(长期旳)ill health, and at the same time save the National Health Service(NHS)at leas t £14 billion a year in England and Wales. There would, you might think, be considerable public interest in it. This simple idea is that sugar is as good- or as bad- as poison and should be avoided. It is pure, white and deadly, as Professor John Yudkin described it 40 years ago in a revolution ary book of that name. The subtitle was How Sugar Is Killing Us.[C] In its countless hidden forms, in ready meals, junk food and sweet drinks, sugar leads to addiction(瘾), to hormonal upsets to the appetite, to metabolic(新陈代谢旳)malfunctions and obesity and from there to type 2 diabetes(糖尿病)and its many horrible complication. If people really gras ped that, they would try to kick the habit, particularly as Britain is the “ fat man of Europe” . They might even feel driven to support government measures to prevent people from consuming this deadly stuff. Yet so far t his idea has met little but resistance.[D] It is not difficult to imagine the vested interests(既得利益集团)l ined up against any sugar control- all the food and drink manufacturers, p rocessors, promoters and retailers who make such easy pickings out of the magic powers of sugar. Then there are the liberals, with whom I would norm ally side, who protest that government regulation would be yet another ins tance of interference in our lives.[E]That is true, but people should realize that you cannot have a welf are state without a nanny state(保姆国家), to some degree. If we are all to be responsible for one another’s health insurance, through socialized me dicine, then we are all closely involved in one another’s health, includin g everyone’s eating and drinking. That has already been admitted, finally, with smoking. But it has yet to be admitted with overeating, even though one in four adults in this country is obese and that number is predicted t o double by the year apart from anything else, obesity will cripple the N HS.[F]Recently, though, there have been signs that the medical establishm ent is trying to sound the alarm. Last month the Academy of Medical Royal Colleges(AMRC)published a report saying that obesity is the greatest publi c health issue affecting the UK and urging government to do something.[G]The report offers 10 recommendations, of which the first is imposin g a tax of 20 percent on sugary drinks for at least a year, on top of the existing 20 percent value-added tax. That at least would be an excellent s tart. The amounts of sugar in soft drinks are horrifying, and turn straigh t to fat. As Professor Terence Stephenson, head of the AMRC, has said, sug ary soft drinks are “the ultimate bad food. You are just consuming neat su gar. Your body didn’t evolve to handle this kind of thing.”[H]Precisely. The risks of eating too much fat or salt(which are very different)pale into insignificant compared with the harm done by sugar. An d it is everywhere.[I]It is difficult to buy anything in a supermarket, other than plain, unprepared meat, fish or veg etables, that doesn’t have a large amount of sugar in it. This has come about because the prevailing scientific views o f the 1960s and 1970s ignored the evidence about sugar, and instead saw fa t as the really serious risk, both to the heart and other organs, as well as the cause of obesity.[J]The fashion was to avoid fat. But finding that food with much of it s fat removed is not very appetizing, food producers turned to sugar as a magic alternative flavor enhancer, often in the forms of syrups(糖浆)that had recently been developed from corn, and put it generously into most pre pared foods and soft drinks.[K]This stuff is not just fattening. It is addictive. It interferes wi th the body’s metabolism, possibly via the activity of an appetite-control ling horm one. There’s plenty of evidence for this, for those who will acce pt the truth.[L]Theoretically, people ought to make “healthy choices” and avoid ov ereating. But sugar additives are not easy to identify and are hard to avo id. So the snacking, over-drinking and over eating that makes people fat i s not really their own fault: obesity is in large part something that is b eing done to them. It should be stopped, or rather the government should s top it.[M]Going round my local supermarket, I am constantly astonished that i t is still legal to sell all the poisons stacked high on the shelves. The problem is that they are worse than useless. They are poisonous. They are known to be addictive. They are known to make people obese. And giving sma ll children sweet drinks or bottles of fake juice all day long is nothing less than child abuse.[N]Clearly, the sale of such stuff ought to be illegal. I hate to thin k of yet more government regulation. But a bit of tax on sweet soda and a little more health education, a bit of cooking in schools and banning vend ing machines(自动售货机)here and there — as suggested try the AMRC report — is not going to achieve very much. Labelling is quite inadequate. What is needed is legislation banning high levels of sugary syrups used in foo ds and drinks.[O]In June , the then minister for public health said the government w as not scared of the food industry and had not ruled out legislation, beca use of the costs of obesity to the NHS. However, nothing has happened yet. Why not have another Jammie Dodger biscuit and forget about it.46、Avoiding over-consumption of sugar can improve people’s health as well as save medical expenses.47、Laws should be passed to make it illegal to produce overly sweet foods or drinks.48、Giving small children sweet juices to drink all the time is equal to ch ild abuse.59、Looking around, the author found obesity quite widespread.50、The number of obese people is expected to increase quickly in the next few decades.51、If people really understood the horrible consequences of sugary foods a nd drinks, they would support government measures against sugar consumptio n.52、It would be a very good beginning wo improve an additional tax on sugar y drinks.53、The government has not yet taken any action to regulate sugar consumpti on although it indicated its intention to do so some time ago.54、Sugar is far more harmful to health than fat and salt.55、Consumers of sweet foods are not really to blame because they cannot te ll what food is sugary.Section CDirections:There are 2 passages in this section. Each passage is follo wed 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 choic e and mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line t hrough the centre.The rise of the Internet has been one of the most transformative devel opments in human history, comparable in impact to the invention of the pri nting press and the telegraph. Over two billion people worldwide now have access to vastly more information than ever before, and can communicate wi th each other instantly, often using Web-connected mobile devices they car ry everywhere. But the Internet’s tremendous impacts has only just begu n.?“Mass adoption of the Internet is driving one of the most exciting soc ial, cultural, and political transformations in history, and unlike earlie r periods of change, this time the effects are fully global,” Schmidt and Cohen write in their new book. The New Digital Age.Perhaps the most profound changes will come when the five billion people worldwide who currently lack Internet access get online. The authors do an excellent job of examining the implications of the Internet revolution for individuals, governments, and institutions like the news media. But i f the book has one major shortcoming, it’s that authors don’t spend enoug h time applying a critical eye to the role of Internet businesses in these weeping changes.In their book, the authors provide the most authoritative volume to da te that describes — and more importantly predicts — how the Internet wil l shape our lives in the coming decades. They paint a picture of a world in which individuals, companies, institutions, and governments must deal wi th two realities, one physical, and one virtual.At the core of the book is the idea that “technology is neutral, but p eople aren’t.” By using this concept as a starting point, the authors aim to move beyond the now familiar optimist vs. pessimist dichotomy(对立观点) that has characterized many recent debates about whether the rise of the I nternet will ultimately be good or bad for society. In an interview with T IME earlier this week, Cohen said although he and his co-author are optimi stic about many aspects of the Internet, they’re also re alistic about the risks and dangers that lie ahead when the next five billion people come online, particularly with respect to personal privacy and state surveillance (监视).56、In what way is the rise of the Internet similar to the invention of the printing press and the telegraphtransforms human history.facilitates daily communication.is adopted by all humanity.revolutionizes people's thinking.57、How do Schmidt and Cohen describe the effects of the Internetare immeasurable.are worldwide.are unpredictable.are contaminating.58、In what respect is the book The New Digital Age considered inadequa tefails to recognize the impact of the Internet technology.fails to look into the social implications of the Internet.lacks an objective evaluation of the role of Internet businesses.does not address the technical aspects of Internet communication.59、What will the future be like when everybody gets onlinewill be living in two different realities.will have equal access to information.don’t have to travel to see the world.don’t have to communicate face to face.60、What does the passage say about the authors of The New Digital Ageleave many questions unanswered concerning the Internet.are optimistic about the future of the Internet revolution.have explored the unknown territories of the virtual world.don’t take sides in analyzing the effects of the Internet.In 1950, a young man would have found it much easier than it is today to get and keep a job in the auto industry. And in that year the average a utoworker could meet monthly mortgage(抵押贷款)payments on an average home with just percent of his take-home pay. Today a similar mortgage would c laim more than twice that share of his monthly eamings.Other members of the autoworker’s family, however might be less inclin ed to tried the present for the past. His retired parents would certainly have had less economic security back then. Through-out much of the 1960s,m ore than a quarter of men and women and women age 65 and older lived below the poverty level, compared to less than 10 percent in .In most stales, his wife could not have taken out a loan or a card inher own name. In 42 states, a homemaker had no legal claim on the earnings of her husband. And nowhere did a wife have legal protection against fami ly violence.Most black workers would not want to return to a time when, on average they earned 40 percent less than their white counterparts(职位相称旳人),w hite racially restrictive agreements largely prevented them from buying in to the suburban neighborhoods being built for white working –class famili es.Today, new problems have emerged in the process of resolving old ones, but the solution is not to go back to the past. Some people may long for an e ra when divorce was still hard to come by. The spread of no -fault divorce has reduced the bargaining power of whichever spouse is more interested i n continuing the relationship. And the breakup of such marriages has cause d pain for many families.The growing diversity of family life comes with new possibilities as w ell as new challenges. According to a recent poll, more than 80 percent of Americans believe that their current family is as close as the one in whi ch they grew up, or closer. Finding ways to imaginary golden age.61、What do we learn about American autoworkers in 1950had less job security than they do today.was not too difficult for them to buy a house.earnings were worth twice as much as today.were better off than workers in other industries.62、What does the author about retired people todayinvariably long to return to the golden past.do not depend so much on social welfare.feel more secure economically than in the past.are usually unwilling to live with their children.63、Why couldn’t black workers buy a house in a whitc suburban neighbo rhoodlacked the means of transportation.were subjected to racial inequality.were afraid to break the law.were too poor to afford it.64、What is the result of no-fault divorceis easier to obtain.violence is lessened.causes little pain to either side.contributes to social unrest.65 、What does the author suggest society doprepared to face any new challenges.to better the current social security.the gap between blacks and whites.the lives of families with problemsPart IV TranslationDirections: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to translate a p assage from Chinese into English. You should write your answer on Answer S heet 2.翻译题一:大熊猫是一种温顺旳动物,长着独特旳黑白皮毛。

2024年英语四六级试卷

2024年英语四六级试卷

2024年英语四六级试卷一、写作(15%)题目: The Importance of Lifelong Learning。

要求:1. 阐述终身学习的重要性。

2. 给出一些实现终身学习的方法。

3. 字数不少于120字,不多于180字。

二、听力理解(35%)Section A:短篇新闻(7%)Questions 1 - 2 are based on the following news item.Underlining the significance of renewable energy sources, a recent report shows that solar power installations in the country have reached a new high this year. The growth can be attributed to government incentives and falling costs of solar panels.1. What has reached a new high this year?A. Government incentives.B. The cost of solar panels.C. Solar power installations.D. Renewable energy sources in general.2. What are the reasons for the growth?A. Only government incentives.B. Only falling costs of solar panels.C. Both government incentives and falling costs of solar panels.D. Neither government incentives nor falling costs of solar panels.Questions 3 - 4 are based on the following news item.A new study in the field of education has found that students who participate in extracurricular activities tend to have better academic performance. The study, which surveyed over 1000 students from different schools, underlined the positive impact of activities such as sports, music, and drama on students' overall development.3. What did the new study find?A. Students who participate in extracurricular activities have worse academic performance.B. Students who participate in extracurricular activities have better academic performance.C. Extracurricular activities have no impact on students' academic performance.D. Only sports can improve students' academic performance.4. How many students were surveyed in the study?A. Less than 500.B. 500 - 1000.C. Over 1000.D. Exactly 1000.Section B:长对话(8%)Conversation One.W: Hi, Mark. I heard you just came back from a business trip. How was it?M: It was quite tiring but also very fruitful. I got to meet a lot of potential clients.W: That's great. Which cities did you visit?M: I visited New York, Chicago and Los Angeles. In New York, I attended a big trade fair where I made some good connections.5. How does Mark feel about his business trip?A. Just tiring.B. Just fruitful.C. Tiring but fruitful.D. Neither tiring nor fruitful.6. Which cities did Mark visit?A. New York and Chicago.B. New York, Chicago and Los Angeles.C. Only New York.D. New York and Los Angeles.Conversation Two.M: Hi, Jane. I'm thinking of buying a new laptop. Do you have any suggestions?W: Well, it depends on what you need it for. If you're mainly using it for work, like typing documents and making presentations, then you might want a lightweight and long - battery - life laptop.M: Yeah, that's important. But I also like to play some games in my free time.W: In that case, you'll need a laptop with a good graphics card and a relatively high - performance processor.7. What is the man thinking of buying?A. A new desktop computer.B. A new laptop.C. A new tablet.D. A new smartphone.8. If the man mainly uses it for work, what kind of laptop does Jane suggest?A. A heavy - weight laptop with short battery life.B. A lightweight and long - battery - life laptop.C. A laptop with a poor graphics card.D. A laptop with a low - performance processor.Section C:听力篇章(20%)Passage One.The history of the English language is a long and complex one. It has evolved over time, influenced by many different languages. The earliest form of English can be traced back to the Anglo - Saxon period. During this time, the language was very different from what it is today. It was mainly spoken by the Germanic tribes who invaded Britain. As time went on, English was further influenced by Latin, especially when Christianity was introduced to Britain. French also had a great impact on English,especially after the Norman Conquest in 1066. Many French words were incorporated into the English language, especially in the areas of law, government, and fashion.9. What was the earliest form of English related to?A. The Norman Conquest.B. The Germanic tribes who invaded Britain.C. Latin.D. French.10. Which language had a great impact on English after the Norman Conquest?A. Latin.B. German.C. French.D. Spanish.11. In which areas were many French words incorporated into English?A. Only in law.B. Only in government.C. Only in fashion.D. In law, government and fashion.Passage Two.The Internet has changed the way we communicate and access information. It has made it possible for people all over the world to connect with each other instantly. Social media platforms, such as Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, have become extremely popular. They allow people to share their thoughts, photos, and videos with a large number of people. However, the Internet also has some negative aspects. For example, there is a lot offalse information spreading on the Internet, which can mislead people. Also, privacy has become a major concern as more and more personal information is being shared online.12. What has the Internet changed?A. Only the way we communicate.B. Only the way we access information.C. The way we communicate and access information.D. Nothing.13. Which of the following are popular social media platforms?A. Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn.B. Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.C. Twitter, Instagram and Snapchat.D. Facebook, Instagram and Snapchat.14. What are the negative aspects of the Internet?A. Only the spread of false information.B. Only privacy concerns.C. The spread of false information and privacy concerns.D. There are no negative aspects.三、阅读理解(35%)Section A:词汇理解(5%)Directions: In this section, there is a passage with ten blanks. Youare 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 word bank is identified by a letter. Please mark the corresponding letter for each item on Answer Sheet 2. You may not use any of the words in the word bank more than once.The concept of "green living" has been _15_ (gaining) more and more attention in recent years. People are becoming more aware of the impacttheir lifestyles have on the environment. One of the ways to live a greenlife is to reduce waste. This can be done by _16_ (reusing) items as muchas possible. For example, instead of throwing away plastic bottles, we can refill them with water. Another important aspect is to use _17_ (renewable) energy sources. Solar panels and wind turbines are becoming more common as people look for ways to generate their own power. Recycling is also _18_ (crucial). By separating our waste into different categories, such as paper, plastic, and metal, we can ensure that these materials are _19_ (reprocessed) and used again.Word Bank:A. reusing.B. renewable.C. reprocessed.D. crucial.E. gaining.Section B:长篇阅读(10%)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.The Benefits of Reading.A. Reading is one of the most beneficial activities one can engage in.It has a profound impact on our mental development. From a young age, reading helps children to develop their language skills. When children read books, they are exposed to a wide range of vocabulary and sentence structures. This helps them to learn new words and how to use themcorrectly in sentences.B. Reading also stimulates our imagination. A good book can transportus to different worlds and times. We can visualize the settings, characters, and events described in the book. This ability to imagine is not only enjoyable but also important for our creativity. For example, many greatinventors and artists have been avid readers, and they often credit reading as a source of inspiration for their creative works.C. Another benefit of reading is that it can reduce stress. In today's fast - paced world, stress has become a common problem. When we read, we can escape from the daily pressures and immerse ourselves in a different story. This helps to relax our minds and bodies. Studies have shown that reading for just a few minutes a day can have a significant impact on reducing stress levels.D. Reading is also a great way to gain knowledge. There are books on almost every subject imaginable, from history and science to art and literature. By reading books on different topics, we can expand our knowledge base and learn new things. This knowledge can be useful in our daily lives, whether it's for making decisions, solving problems, or simply having interesting conversations with others.E. Moreover, reading can improve our concentration. In order to understand the content of a book, we need to focus our attention on the words and sentences. This requires concentration, and the more we read, the better we become at concentrating. This improved concentration can also be transferred to other areas of our lives, such as work or study.20. Reading helps children develop language skills.21. Reading can inspire creativity.22. Reading can relieve stress.23. Reading is a good way to obtain knowledge.24. Reading can enhance concentration.Section C:仔细阅读(20%)Passage One.The development of artificial intelligence (AI) has been one of the most significant technological advancements in recent years. AI has the potential to revolutionize many industries, from healthcare to transportation. In healthcare, AI can be used to analyze medical data and assist doctors in making more accurate diagnoses. For example, AI - powered systems can detect patterns in patient data that may be difficult for human doctors to notice. In transportation, self - driving cars, which are based on AI technology, are expected to change the way we travel. They have the potential to reduce traffic accidents and improve traffic flow.However, the development of AI also raises some concerns. One of the main concerns is the impact on employment. As AI systems become more capable of performing tasks that were previously done by humans, there is a fear that many jobs will be lost. Another concern is the ethical issues surrounding AI. For example, who is responsible if an AI - powered system makes a wrong decision? How can we ensure that AI is used in an ethical manner?25. What is one of the potential applications of AI in healthcare?A. To replace doctors completely.B. To make hospitals more beautiful.C. To assist doctors in making more accurate diagnoses.D. To increase the cost of medical treatment.26. What are the expected benefits of self - driving cars?A. To increase traffic accidents.B. To make traffic flow worse.C. To reduce traffic accidents and improve traffic flow.D. To make people more lazy.27. What are the main concerns about the development of AI?A. Only the impact on employment.B. Only the ethical issues.C. The impact on employment and ethical issues.D. There are no concerns.Passage Two.Online shopping has become increasingly popular in recent years. It offers many advantages over traditional shopping. One of the main advantages is convenience. With online shopping, consumers can shop from the comfort of their own homes at any time of the day or night. They don't have to worry about store opening hours or traveling to the store. Another advantage is the wide range of products available. Online stores often have a much larger inventory than physical stores, so consumers can find a greater variety of products.However, online shopping also has some disadvantages. One problem is the issue of product quality. Since consumers cannot physically examine the products before purchasing, they may receive items that are of lowerquality than expected. Another issue is security. When making online purchases, consumers need to provide their personal and financial information, and there is a risk of this information being stolen.28. What is one of the main advantages of online shopping?A. It is more expensive.B. It is less convenient.C. Convenience.D. There are fewer products available.29. What is a disadvantage of online shopping regarding product?A. The products are always of high quality.B. Consumers can't physically examine the products before purchasing.C. There are too many products to choose from.D. The products are always very cheap.30. What is a security - related risk in online shopping?A. There is no risk.B. The risk of personal and financial information being stolen.C. The risk of getting too many discounts.D. The risk of the store closing down.四、翻译(15%)题目:中国的互联网社区是全世界发展最快的。

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英语四六级模拟考试感谢你的参与!你的收获是我们努力的目标!——法律系学生会第一部分单选题(1*50)1、Many people are still unwilling to buy on credit. The idea of spending money before one earnsit______ among the Chinese.A)has not yet taken hold B)has not yet put acrossC)has passed away D)has not yet fitted into2、The meeting was ____by the National Association of Women for the purpose of furthering thewomen’s liberation movement.A)chaired B)sponsored C)participated D)assigned3、A railway ticket should indicate the place of departure as well as the ___of the trip .A)arrival B)image C)destination D)sequence4、Sports is not just for fun or exercise .It is also good for ______building.A)capacity B)reputation C)confidence D)character5、It’s one thing to communicate with you friends on phone, but it is quite another thing to___ anice letter explaining the same ideas.A)convey B)distribute C)inquire D)compose6、A good teacher is able to ___a complicated idea in very simple terms.A) work out B) go by C)put across D )bring about7、Makers of consumer electronics will pay for environmental sanitation services to collect and_____ used refrigerators, computers and televisions under the new rules.A)discharge B)distribute C)dispose of D)deal with8、The birth rate in a city ____to fall as its GDP rises steadily.A)estimates B)anticipates C)assumes D)tends9、To postpone ____the debt will ruin our business reputation.A)paying B)to pay C)pay D)paid10、The milk smells ____sour.A)as if it was B)like it is C)as if it is D)like it was11、The rainstorm has damaged the crops .The loss has not yet been ___accurately, but it isbelieved to be well beyond a million dollars.A)considered B)assessed C)explored D)calculated12、The negotiators believe that it is ____both parties to establish a joint venture in Shanghai.A)in the interest of B)in response toC)for the reference of D)grateful to13、The representatives ____their discussion after the coffee break.A)jammed B)undertook C)skipped D)resumed14、Some parents are just too protective. They want to ____their kids from every kind of danger, real or imagined.A)shelter B)locate C)prevent D)release15、The shirt is ____in small ,medium and large sizes.A)original B)visible C)available D)delicate16、I don’t know what is wrong with the machine .We need an engineer to ___the problem.A)undertake B)encounter C)reveal D)identify17、It is ____of you to shelter the kids from bad movies that are likely to affect their healthygrowth.A)sensible B)humble C)tedious D)reasonable18、Because my TV set _____I could not watch the football game broadcast live last night.A)broke up B)broke off C)broke down D)broke out19、Jake was so___ the computer game that he did n’t notice my arrival.A)absorbed in B)grateful to C)thoughtful of D)associated with20、Looking through the telescope ,the captain ___a whale slowly emerging from the water.A)revealed B)searched C)scanned D)spotted21、How to create enough jobs for the laid-off workers is a(n)___problem for which there is no simple solutions.A)complex B)internal C) emergency D)delicate22、As the semester is drawing to an end, the student union is calling on all the students to _____the temptation to cheat on exams.(c)A)refuse B)reject C)resist D)resolve23、John remarked after the meeting that the speaker was a woman of ___wit.A)emotional B)accurate C)excellent D)exceptional24、The plot of the novel ___the economic development of the village.A)evolves in B)emerges from C)blends with D)attaches to25、Brain cheated in the last math exam, so he thought he could___ it again this time, but he was wrong.A)get rid of B)get away with C)avoid being caught D)mess around with26、He has been ___since he was appointed as president of the university last year.A)putting up B) getting awayC)making use of his relationship D)throwing his weight around27、Despite a very tight schedual ,everyone who came to the meeting agreed that at least one day should be ___for sightseeing.A)set apart B)added C)put in D)inserted28、To be frank ,I don’t like Jack. His rather superior manner __on me .A)jams B)jars C)irritates D)upsets29、As a receptionist, my job ___answering phone calls and offering general information about the company.A)is involved with B)consists of C)requires D)evolves30、This entrance is in __use: do not block it.A)constant B)tender C)creative D)critical31、Sports help to build character and ___competitiveness.A)cultivate B)accomplish C)assist D)restore32、The ___breakdowns of the computer has caused serious delays in our work.A)continuous B)continued C)continuing D)continual33、George can hardly be labeled a radical; he is a man of ___views.A)modest B)sensitive C)moderate D)tolerant34、My son failed to come back home last night.. 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