大学英语四级考试真题及参考答案第套
大学英语四级考试真题及参考答案第套Document serial number【UU89WT-UU98YT-UU8CB-UUUT-UUT108】2019年6月大学英语四级考试真题及参考答案（第3套）Part I Writing (30 minutes)Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes towrite?a news report to your campus newspaper?on a visit to a Hope elementary school organized by your Student Union.. You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.【参考范文】On the morning of June 1st, a group of volunteers from our university’s Student Union pai d a visit to a Hope Primary School to help the children there have a happy Children’s Day.We arrived at this school at nine in the morning and the children welcomed us warmly. This volunteer activity mainly include three parts. In the first place, we introduced ourselves briefly, which helped us to know each other better. Additionally, we organized some recreational activities. For example, our talented volunteers taught those children to dance and sing. In the end, we gave the stationery prepared in advance to these lovely children.This volunteer activity was really impressive. It gave us an opportunity to experience a different life and we were really moved by the children’s enthusiasm.【参考译文】6月1日上午，我校学生会的部分志愿者参观了一所希望小学。
此行的目的是帮助那里的孩子们过一个快乐的儿童节。
我们早上九点钟到达该希望小学，孩子们热情地欢迎我们的到来。
本次志愿者活动主要分为三部分。
首先，我们都做了简单的自我介绍，以便大家能更好地了解彼此。
此外，我们组织了一些娱乐活动。
例如，我们当中多才多艺的志愿者们教这些孩子唱歌、跳舞。
最后，我们把事先准备好的文具送给了这些可爱的孩子们。
这次志愿者活动真的让人印象深刻。
它让我们有机会去体验不同的生活，孩子们的热情也深深地感动了我们。
PartⅡ Listening Comprehension (25 minutes)说明：由于2019年6月四级考试全国共考了2套听力，本套真题听力与前2套内容完全一样，只是顺序不一样，因此在本套真题中不再重复出现。
Part III Reading Comprehension (40 minutes)Section ADirections:?In this section, there is a passage with ten blanks. You are required to select one word for each blank from a listof choices given in a word bank following the passage. Read the passage through carefully before making your choices. Eachchoice in the bank is identified by a letter. Please mark the corresponding letter for each item on?Answer Sheet 2?with a single line through the centre. You may not use any of thewords in the bank more than once．Just because they can’t sing opera or ride a bicycle doesn’t mean that animals don’t have culture. There’s no better example of this than killer whales. As one of the most __26__ predators（食肉动物），killer whales may not fit the __27__ ofa cultured creature. However, these beasts of the sea dodisplay a vast range of highly __28__ behaviors that appear tobe driving their genetic development.The word “culture” comes from the Latin “colere,” which__29__ means “to cultivate.” In other words, it refers to anything that is __30__ or learnt, rather than instinctive or natural. Among human populations, culture not only affects the way we live, but also writes itself into our genes, affectingwho we are. For instance, having spent many generations hunting the fat marine mammals of the Arctic, the Eskimos of Greenland have developed certain genetic __31__ that help them digest and utilize this fat-rich diet, thereby allowing them to __32__ in their cold climate.Like humans, killer whales have colonized a range of different __33__ across the globe, occupying every ocean basin on the planet, with an empire that __34__ from pole to pole. As such, different populations of killer whales have had to learn different hunting techniques in order to gain the upper hand over their local prey（猎物）. This, in turn, has a majoreffect on their diet, leading scientists to __35__ that the ability to learn population-specific hunting methods could be driving the animals’ genetic developme nt.A) acquiredB) adaptationsC) brutalD) deliberatelyE) expressedF) extendsG) habitatsH) humbleI) imageJ) litereally K) refined L) revolves M) speculate N) structure O) thrive26-30 CIKJA 31-35 BOGFMSection BDirections:?In this section, you are going to read a passage with ten statements attached to 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 correspondingletter on?Answer Sheet 2.Living with parents edges out other living arrangements for 18-to 34-year-oldsA) Broad demographic (人口的)shifts is marital status, educational attainment and employment have transformed the way young adults in the . are living, and a new Pew Research Center analysis highlights the implications of these changes for the most basic element of their lives—where they call home. In 2014,for the first time in more than 130 years, adults ages 18 to 34 were slightly more likely to be living in their parents’ home than they were to be living with a spouse or partner in their own household.B) This turn of events is fueled primarily by the dramatic drop in the share of young Americans who are choosing to settle down romantically before age 35. Dating back to 1880, the most common living arrangement among young adults has been livingwith a romantic partner, whether a spouse or a significant other. This type of arrangement peaked around 1960, when 62% of the nation’s 18-to 34-year-olds were living with a spouse or partner in their own household, and only one-in-five wereliving with their parents.C) By 2014, % of young adults were living with a spouse or partner in their own household, below the share living in the home of their parent(s) %). Some 14% of young adults lived alone, were a single parent or lived with one or more roommates. The remaining 22% lived in the home of another family member (such as a grandparent, in-law or sibling (兄弟姐妹)), a non-relative, or in group quarters like college dormitories.D) It’s worth noting that the overall share of young adults living with their parents was not at a record high in 2014.This arrangement peaked around 1940, when about 35% of the nation’s 18-to 34-year-olds lived with mom and/or dad (compared with 32% in 2014). What has changed, instead, is therelative share adopting different ways of living in early adulthood, with the decline of romantic coupling pushing living at home to the top of a much less uniform list of living arrangements.Among young adults, living arrangements differ significantly by gender. For men ages 18 to 34, living at home with mom and/or dad has been the dominant living arrangement since 2009, In 2014,28% of young men were living with a spouse of partner in their own home, while 35% were living in the home of their parent(s). Young women, however,are still more likely to be living with a spouse of romantic partner(35%) than they are to be living with their parent(s)(29%).F) In 2014, more young women (16%) than young men (13%) were heading up a household without a spouse or is mainly because women are more likely than men to be sigle parents living with their children. For their part, young men (25%) are more likely than young women (19%) to be living in the home of another family member, a non-relative or in some type of group quarters.G) A variety of factors contribute to the long-run increase in the share of young. Adults living with the parents. The firstin the postponement of, if not retreat from, marriage. The average age of first marriage has risen steadily for decades.In addition, a growing share of young adult may be avoiding marriage altogether. A previous Pew Research Center analysis projected that as many as one-in-four of today’s young adult may never marry. While cohabitation（同居）has been on the rise, the overall share of young adults either married or living with an unmarried patner has substantially fallen since 1990.H) In addition, trends in both employment status and wages have likely contributed to the growing share of young adults who are living in the home of their parent(s), and this is especially true of young men. Employed young men are much less likely tolive at home than young men without a job, and employment among young men has fallen significantly in recent decades. The share of young men with jobs peaked around 1960 at 84%. In 2014, only 71% of 18-to-34-year-old men were employed. Similarly with earnings, young men’s wages (after adjusting for inflation) have been on a downward trajectory (轨迹) since 1970 and fell significantly form 2000 to 2010. As wages have fallen ,theshare of young men living in the home of their parent(s) has risen.I) Economic factors seem to explain less of why young adult women are increasingly likely to live at home. Generally, young women have had growing success in the paid labor market since 1960 and hence might increasingly be expected to be a be to afford to afford to live independently of their parents. For women, delayed marriage—which is related, in part, to labor market outcomes for men—may explain more of the increase in their living in the family home.J) The Great Recession (and modest recovery) has also been associated with an increase in young adults living at home. Initially in the wake of the recession, college enrollments expanded, boosting the ranks of young adults living at home. And given the weak job opportunities facing young adults,living at home was part of the private safety net help young adults to weather the economic storm.K) Beyond gender, young adult’s living arrangements differ considerable by education—which is tied to financial means. For young adults without a bachelor’s degree, as of 2008living at home with their parents was more prevalent thanliving with a romantic partner. By 2014, 36% of 18-to 34-year-olds who had not completed a bachelor’s degree were livingwith their parent(s) while 27% were living with a spouse or partner. Among college graduates, in 2014 46% were married or living with a partner, and only 19% were living with their parent(s). Young adults with a college degree have fared much better in the labor market than their less-educated counterparts, which has in turn made it easier to establish their own households.young men are more likely to live with their parents than the employed.2014, the percentage of men aged 18 to 34 living with their parents was greater than that of their female counterparts.percentage of young people who are married or live with a partner has greatly decreased in the past three decades or so.the mid-20th century, only 20 percent of 18- to 34-year-old lived in their parents’ home.adults with a college degree found it easier to live independently of their parents.men are less likely to end up as single parents than young women.young adult women live with their parents than before due to delayed marriage.percentage of young men who live with their parents has grown due to their decreased pay in recent decades.rise in the number of college students made more young adults live with their parents.reason for young adults to live with their parents is that get married late or stay single all their lives.36-40 HEGBK41-45 FIHJGSection CDirections:?There are 2 passages in this section. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A), B), C) and D).You should decide on the best choice and mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre. Passage OneQuestions 46 to 50 are based on the following passage. According to the majority of Americans, women are every bit as capable of being good political leaders as men. The same can be said of their ability to dominate the corporate boardroom. And according to a new Pew Research Center survey on women and leadership, most Americans find women indistinguishable from men on key leadership traits such as intelligence and capacity for innovation, with many saying they’re stronger than men in terms of being passionate and organized leaders.So why, then, are women in short supply at the top of government and business in the United States According to the public, at least, it’s not that they lack toughness, management talent or proper skill sets.It’s also not all about work-life balance. Although economic research and previous survey findings have shown that career interruptions related to motherhood may make it harder for women to advance in their careers and compete for top executivejobs, relatively few adults in the recent survey point to this as a key barrier for women seeking leadership roles. Only about one-in-five say women’s family responsibilities are a major reason why there aren’t more females in top leadership positions in business and politics.Instead, topping the list of reasons, about four-in-ten Americans point to a double standard for women seeking to climb to the highest levels of either politics or business, where they have to do more than their male counterparts to prove themselves. Similar shares say the electorate(选民)and corporate America are just not ready to put more women in top leadership positions.As a result, the public is divided about whether the imbalance in corporate America will change in the foreseeable future, even though women have made major advances in the workplace. While 53% believe men will continue to hold more top executive positions in business in the future, 44% say it’s only a matter of time before as many women are in top executive positions as men. Americans are less doubtful when it comes to politics: 73% expect to see a female president in their lifetime.do most Americans think of women leaders according to a new Pew Research Center surveyA)They have to do more to distinguish themselves.B)They have to strive harder to win their positions.C)They are stronger than men in terms of willpower.D)They are just as intelligent and innovative as men.do we learn from previous survey findings about women seeking leadership rolesA)They have unconquerable difficulties on their way to success.B)They are lacking in confidence when competing with men.C)Their failures may have something to do with family duties.D)Relatively few are hindered in their career advancement.is the primary factor keeping women from taking top leadership positions according to the recent surveyA)Personality traits.B)Family responsibilities.C)Gender bias.D)Lack of vacancies.does the passage say about corporate America in the nearfutureA)More and more women will sit in the boardroom.B)Gender imbalance in leadership is likely to change.C)The public is undecided about whether women will make good leaders.D)People have opposing opinions as to whether it will have more women leaders.do most Americans expect to see soon on America’s political stageA)A woman in the highest position of government.B)More and more women actively engaged in politics.C)A majority of women voting for a female president.D)As many women in top government positions as men.Passage TwoQuestions 51 to 55 are based on the following passage.People have grown taller over the last century, with South Korean women shooting up by more than 20cm on average, and Iranian men gaining. . A global study looked at the average height of 18-year-olds in 200 countries 1914 and 2014.The results reveal that while Swedes were the tallest people in the world in 1914, Dutch men have risen from 12th place to claim top spot with an average height of . Larvian women. Meanwhile, rose from 28th place in 1914 to become the tallestin the world a century later, with an average height of .James Bentham, a co-author of the research from Imperial College, London, says the global trend is likely to be due primarily to improvements in nutrition and healthcare. “An individual’s genetics has a big influence on their height, butonce you average over whole populations, genetics plays a less key rol e,” he added.A little extra height brings a number of advantages, says Elio Riboli of Imperial College. “Being taller is associated with longer life expectancy,” he said. “This is largely due to a lower risk of dying of cardiovascular（心血管的）disease among t aller people.”But while height has increased around the world, the trend in many countries of north and sub-Saharan Africa causes concern, says Riboli. While height increased in Uganda and Niger during the early 20th century, the trend has reversed in recent years, with height decreasing among 18-year-olds.“One reason for these decreases in height is the economic situation in the 1980s,” said Alexander Moradi of the Universith of Sussex. The nutritional and health crises that followed the policy of structural adjustment, he says, led to many children and teenagers failing to reach their full potential in terms of height.Bentham believe the global rtend of increasing height has important implications. “How tall we are now is strongly influenced by the envi ronment we grew up in,” he said. “If we give children the best possible start in life now, they will be healthier and more productive for decades to come.”51. What does the global study tell us about people’s heightin the last hundred yearsA）There is a remarkable difference across continents.B）There has been a marked increase in most countries.C）The increase in people’s height has been quickening.D）The increase in women’s height is bigger than in men’s.52. What does James Bentham say about genetics in the increase of people’s heightA）It counts less than generally thought.B）It outweighs nutrition and healthcare.C）It impacts more on an individual than on population.D）It plays a more significant role in females than in males.53. What does Elio Riboli say about taller peopleA）They tend to live longer.B）They enjoy an easier life.C）They generally risk fewer fatal diseases.D）They have greater expectations in life.54. What do we learn about 18-year-olds in Uganda and NigerA) They grow up slower than their peers in other countries.B) They are actually shorter than their earlier generations.C) They find it hard to bring their potential into full play.D) They have experienced many changes of government55. What does James Bentham suggest we doA) Wat ch closely the global trend in children’s development.B) Make sure that our children grow up to their full height.C) Try every means possible to improve our environment.D) Ensure our children grow up in an ideal environment.Part Ⅳ Translation (30 minutes)Directions:?For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to translate a passage from Chinese into English. You should write your answer on?Answer Sheet 2.灯笼起源于东汉，最初主要用于照明。
2022年9月四级真题及答案(全3套)
大学英语四级考试2022年9月真题(第一套)Part I Writing(30minutes) Directions: Suppose your university is selecting some students to teach kids in remote rural areas during the coming vacation. You are now to write an application letter to the university to explain why you want to take part and what you can do for the kids. You will have 30 minutes to write the letter. You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.PartⅡI Listening Comprehension(25minutes) Section ADirections:In this section, you will hear three news reports.At the end ofeach news report, you will hear two or three questions. Both the news report and the questions will be spoken only once.After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A),B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet I with a single line through the centre.Questions1and2are based on the news report you have just heard.1. A)It examines the effect of cholesterol on people's health.B)Its participants all had high blood cholesterol levels.C) It questions the benefits of a vegetarian protein diet.D)Its finding came as a surprise to the researchers.2. A)They do not know all the effects of eating meat.B) Red meat itself does not cause heart diseases.C)White meat may be healthier than red meat.D)Vegetarian protein may be easier to absorb.Questions3and4are based on the news report you have just heard.3.A)It may have been due to the lorry driver's drunk driving.B) It may affect the local supply of turkeys for Christmas.C) It interrupted traffic for several hours running.D)It was caused by a lorry running into a trailer.4.A)It has been the scene of several fatal accidents recently.B)It is the spot that causes the local police a lot of worry.C) It has witnessed several traffic accidents this year.D)It is a location frequented by local traffic police.Questions5to7are based on the news report you have just heard.5.A)Get approval to add more routes. C)Advertise it through a mobile app.B) Attract more international tourists. D) Make it affordable to common folk.编者注： 2022年9月四级考试共考了一套听力、一套阅读、三篇写作和三篇翻译，请读者知悉。
2023年12月英语四级考试真题及答案第1套
2023年12月四级真题（第1套）注意：此部分试题请在答题卡1上作答。
Part ⅡListening Comprehension (30 minutes)Section ADirections: In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long conversations. At the end of each conversation, one or more questions will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A．, B．, C． andD．, and decide which is the best answer. 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。
1. A． The woman is fussy about the cleanness of the apartment.B． He has not cleaned the apartment since his mother's visit.C． He does not remember when his mother canoe over.D． His mother often helps him to clean the apartment.2. A． The bus stop is only two minutes' walk.B． The nmning made him short of breath.C． They might as well take the next bus.D． The woman is late by a couple of minutes.3. A． She is suffering a pain in her neck.B． She is likely to replace Miss Smith.C． She has to do extra work for a few days. D． She is quite sick of working overtime.4. A． Change her job.B． Buy a dishwasher.C． Open a flower shop.D． Start her own business.5. A． He forgot where he had left the package. B． He slipped on his way to the post office. C． He wanted to deliver the package himself. D． He failed to do what he promised to do.6. A． The speakers do not agree with each other. B． The woman does not like horror films.C． The man pays for the tickets as a rule.D． The speakers happened" to meet in the cinema.7. A． The woman is just as unlucky as the man. B． The woman is more sensitive than the man. C． The speakers share a common view on love.D． The speakers are unhappy with their marriage.8. A． Preparations for a forum.B． Participants in the forum.C． Organizers of a forum.D． Expectations of the forum.Questions 9 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.9. A． France.B． Scandinavia.C． Russia.D． East Europe.10. A． More women will be promoted in the workplace.B． More women will overcome their inadequacies.C． More women will receive higher education.D． More women will work outside the family.11. A． Try hard to protect women's rights.B． Educate men to respect women more.C． Help women acquire more professional skills.D． Spend more time changing women's attitudes.Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.12. A． In a restaurant.B． In a hotel lobby.C． At the man's office.D． At the woman's place.13. A． He is the chief designer of the latest bike model.B． He has completed an overseas market survey.C． He is the Managing Director of Jayal Motors.D． He has just come back from a trip to Africa.14. A． To select the right model.B． To get a good import agent.C． To convince the board members.D． To cut down production costs.15. A． His flexibility.B． His vision.C． His intelligence.D． His determination.Section BDirections: In this section, you will hoar 3 short passages. At tho end of each passage, you will hoar some questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose tho best answer from tho four choices marked A．, B．, C．andD．. Then mark tho correspondingletter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through tho centre.注意：此部分试题请在答题卡1上作答。
2021年12月英语四级真题及答案【共3套】
2021年12月英语四级真题及答案【共3套】第一套试题：一、听力理解1. A) He couldn't find his mobile phone.B) He was late for work.C) He missed the train.D) He had a traffic accident.2. A) The woman is a manager.B) The man is a customer.C) The woman is a sales assistant.D) The man is a repairman.3. A) He is a football player.B) He is a basketball player.C) He is a swimmer.D) He is a runner.4. A) The man wants to buy a new car.B) The woman is interested in buying a car.C) The man wants to sell his old car.D) The woman is a car salesman.5. A) The man is going to a party.B) The woman is going to a party.C) The man is going to a concert.D) The woman is going to a concert.二、阅读理解1. A) The importance of education.B) The benefits of exercise.C) The dangers of smoking.D) The value of friendship.2. A) They help students learn faster.B) They make students more confident.C) They improve students' health.D) They make students more creative.3. A) He has a strong sense of responsibility.B) He is very kind and helpful.C) He is very intelligent and hardworking.D) He is very popular among his classmates.4. A) It is very expensive.B) It is very difficult to find.C) It is very popular among students.D) It is very useful for learning English.5. A) He is a famous scientist.B) He is a famous actor.C) He is a famous writer.D) He is a famous musician.三、写作The Importance of English Learning英语学习在当今社会变得越来越重要。
6月四级真题及答案解析(三套全)
6月四级第一套（一）Part II Listening ComprehensionSection A1. A) He is pleased to sit on the committee. B) He is willing to offer the woman a hand.C) He will tell the woman his decision later.D) He would like to become a club member.2. A) Their planned trip to V ancouver is obviously overpriced.B) They should borrow a guide book instead of buying one.C) The guide books in the library have the latest information.D) The library can help order guide books about Vancouver.3. A) He regrets having taken the history course.B) He finds little interest in the history books.C) He has trouble finishing his reading assignments.D) He has difficulty writing the weekly book report.4. A) The man had better choose another restaurant.B) The new restaurant is a perfect place for dating.C) The new restaurant caught her fancy immediately.D) The man has good taste in choosing the restaurant.5. A) He has been looking forward to spring.B) He has been waiting for the winter sale.C) He will clean the woman’s boots for spring.D) He will help the woman put things away.6. A) At a tailor’sB) At Bob’s home.C) In a clothes store.D) In a theatre.7. A) His guests favor Tibetan drinks.B) His water is quite extraordinary.C) Mineral water is good for health.D) Plain water will serve the purpose.8. A) Report the result of a discussion.B) Raise some environmental issues.C) Submit an important document. D) Revise an environmental report.Questions 9 to 12 are based on the conversation you have just heard.9. A) They pollute the soil used to cover them.B) They are harmful to nearby neighborhoods.C) The rubbish in them takes long to dissolve.D) The gas they emit is extremely poisonous.10. A) Growing population.B) Packaging materials.C) Changed eating habits.D) Lower production cost.11. A) By saving energy. B) By using less aluminum.C) By reducing poisonous wastes.D) By making the most of materials.12.A) We are running out of natural resources soon.B) Only combined efforts can make a difference.C) The waste problem will eventually hurt all of us.D) All of us can actually benefit from recycling.Questions 13 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.13. A) Miami.B) Vancouver.C) Bellingham.D) Boston.14. A) To get information on one-way tickets to Canada.B) To inquire about the price of “Super Saver” seats.C) To get advice on how to fly as cheaply as possible.D) To inquire about the shortest route to drive home.15. A) Join a tourist group.B) Choose a major airline.C) Avoid trips in public holidays.D) Book tickets as early as possible.Section BPassage One Questions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard.16. A) There are mysterious stories behind his works.B) There are many misunderstandings about him.C) His works have no match worldwide.D) His personal history is little known.17. A) He moved to Stratford-on-Avon in his childhood.B) He failed to go beyond grammar school.C) He was a member of the town council.D) He once worked in a well-known acting company.18. A) Writers of his time had no means to protect their works.B) Possible sources of clues about him were lost in a fire.C) His works were adapted beyond recognition.D) People of his time had little interest in him.Passage Two Questions 19 to 21 are based on the passage you have just heard.19. A) It shows you have been ignoring you health.B) It can seriously affect your thinking process.C) It is an early warning of some illness.D) It is a symptom of too much pressure.20. A) Reduce our workload.B) Control our temper.C) Use painkillers for relief.D) Avoid masking symptoms.21. A) Lying down and having some sleep.B) Rubbing and pressing one’s back.C) Going out for a walk.D) Listening to light music.Passage Three Questions 22 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard.22. A) Depending heavily on loans.B) Having no budget plans at all.C) Spending beyond one’s means.D) Leaving no room for large bills.23. A) Many of them can be cut.B) Alt of them have to be covered.C) Their payment cannot be delayed.D) The eat up most of the family income.24. A) Rent a house instead of buying one.B) Discuss the problem in the family.C) Make a conservation plan.D) Move to a cheaper place.25. A) Financial issues plaguinga family.B) Difficulty in making both ends meet.C) Family budget problems and solutions.D) New ways to boost family income.Section CPerhaps because going to college is so much a part of the American dream, many people go for no(26)_____reason. Some go because their parents expect it, others becau se it’s what their friends are doing.Then, there’s the belief that a college degree will(27)____ensure a good job and high pay.Some students (28)____ through for years ,attending classes, or skipping(逃课) them as the case may be, reading only what can’t be avoided, looking for less(29)_____courses,and neverbeing touched or changed in any important way. For a few of these people, college provides no(30)____, yet because of parental or peer pressure, they cannot voluntarily leave. They stop trying in the hope that their teachers will make the decision for them by(31)____ them.To put it bluntly(直截了当地)，unless you’re willing to make your college years count, you might be(32)_____ doing something else. Not everyone should attend college, nor should everyone who does attend begin right after high school. Many college students(33)_____ taking a year or so off. A year out in the world helps some people to(34)_____their priorities and goals. If you’re really going to get something out of going to college, you hav e to make it mean something, and to do that you must have some idea why you’re there, what you hope to get out of it, and (35)_____even what you hope to become.Part III Reading ComprehensionSection AQuestions 36 to 45 are based on the following passage.It’s our guilty pleasure: Watching TV is the most common everyday activity, after work andsleep, in many parts of the world. Americans view five hours of TV each day, and while we knowthat spending so much time sitting36 can lead to obesity (肥胖症) and other diseases,researchers have now quantified just how37 being a couch potato can be.In an analysis of data from eight large38 published studies, a Harvard-led group reportedin the Journal of the American Medical Association that for every two hours per day spent channel39 , the risk of developing Type 2 diabetes (糖尿病) rose 20% over 8.5 years, the risk of heartdisease increased 15% over a40 , and the odds of dying prematurely41 13% during aseven-year follow-up. All of these42 are linked to a lack of physical exercise. But comparedwith other sedentary (久坐的) activities, like knitting, viewing TV may be especially43 atpromoting unhealthy habits. For one, the sheer number of hours we pass watching TV dwarfs thetime we spend on anything else. And other studies have found that watching ads for beer andpopcorn may make you more likely to44 them.Even so, the authors admit that they didn’t compare different sedentary activities to45 whether TV watching was linked to a greater risk of diabetes, heart disease or early deathcompared with,Section BEssay-Grading Software Offers Professors a Break[A] Imagine taking a college exam, and, instead of handing in a blue book and getting a gradefroma professor a few weeks later, clicking the “send” button when you are clone and receiving agrade back instantly, your essay scored by a software program. And then, instead of being clonewith that exam, imagine that the system would immediately let you rewrite the test to try toimprove your grade.[B] EdX, the nonprofit enterprise founded by Harvard and the Massachusetts Institute ofTechnology (MIT) to offer courses on the Internet, has just introduced such a system and will make itsautomated (自动的) software available free on the Web to any institution that wants to use it.The software uses artificial intelligence to grade student essays and short writtenanswers,fleeing professors for other tasks.[C] The new service will bring the educational consortium (联盟) into a growing conflict overtherole of automation in education. Although automated grading systems for multiple-choice andtrue-false tests are now widespread, the use of artificial intelligence technology to grade essayanswers has not yet received widespread acceptance by educators and has many critics. [D] Anant Agarwal, an electrical engineer who is president of EdX, predicted that the instant-grading software would be a useful teaching tool, enabling students to take tests and writeessays over and over and improve the quality of their answers. He said the technology wouldoffer distinct advantages over the traditional classroom system, where students often wait daysor weeks for grades. “There is a huge value in learning with instant feedback,” Dr.Agarwalsaid. “Students are telling us they learn much better with instant feedback.”[E] But skeptics (怀疑者) say the automated system is no match for live teachers. Onelongtimecritic, Les Perelman, has drawn national attention several times for putting together nonsenseessays that have fooled software grading programs into giving high marks. He has also been highly critical of studies claiming that the software compares well to human graders.[F] He is among a group of educators who last month began circulating apetition (呼吁)opposingautomated assessment software. The group, which calls itself Professionals Against MachineScoring of Student Essays in High-Stakes Assessment, has collected nearly 2,000 signatures,including some from famous people like Noam Chomsky.[G] “Let’s face the realities of automatic essay scoring,” the group’s statement reads in part.“Computers cannot ‘read.’ They cannot measure the essentials of effective written communication: accuracy, reasoning, adequacy of evidence, good sense, ethical (伦理的) position, convincing argument, meaningf ul organization, and clarity, among others.”[H] But EdX expects its software to be adopted widely by schools and universities. It offersfreeonline classes from Harvard, MIT and the University of California-Berkeley; this fall, it willadd classes from Wellesley, Georgetown and the University of Texas. In all, 12 universitiesparticipate in EdX, which offers certificates for course completion and has said that it plans tocontinue to expand next year, including adding international schools.[I] The EdX assessment tool requires human teachers, or graders, to first grade 100 essays oressayquestions. The system then uses a variety of machine-learning techniques to train itself tobe able to grade any number of essays or answers automatically and almost instantly. Thesoftware will assign a grade depending on the scoring system created by the teacher, whether it is a letter grade or numerical (数字的) rank.[J] EdX is not the first to use the automated assessment technology, which dates to early computers in the 1960s. There is now a range of companies offering commercial programs to gradewritten test answers, and four states—Louisiana, North Dakota, Utah and West Virginia —are using some form of the technology in secondary schools. A fifth, Indiana, has experimen tedwith it. In some cases the software is used as a “second reader,” to check the reliability of thehuman graders.[K] But the growing influence of the EdX consortium to set standards is likely to give the technology a boost. On Tuesday, Stanford announced that it would work with EdX to developa jointeducational system that will make use of the automated assessment technology.[L] Two start-ups, Coursera and Udacity, recently founded by Stanford faculty members to create“massive open online courses,” or MO OCs, are also committed to automated assessmentsystems because of the value of instant feedback. “It allows students to get immediate feedback on their work, so that learning turns into a game, with students naturally gravitating (吸引) toward resubmitting the work until they get it right,” said Daphne Koller, a computer scientistand a founder of Coursera.[M]Last year the Hewlett Foundation, a grant-making organization set up by one of the Hewlett-Packard founders and his wife, sponsored two $100,000 prizes aimed at improving softwarethat grades essays and short answers. More than 150 teams entered each category. A winner ofone of the Hewlett contests, Vik Paruchuri, was hired by EdX to help design its assessmentsoftware.[N] “One of our focuses is to help kids learn how to think critically,” said Victor Vuchic, a programofficer at the Hewlett Foundation. “It’s probably impossible to do that with multiple-choicetests. The challenge is that this requires human graders, and so they cost a lot more and theytake a lot more time.”[O] Mark D. Shermis, a professor at the University of Akron in Ohio, supervised the HewlettFoundation’s contest on automated essay scoring and wrote a paper about the experiment. Inhis view, the technology—though imperfect—has a place in educational settings. [P] With increasingly large classes, it is impossible for most teachers to give students meaningfulfeedback on writing assignments, he said. Plus, he noted, critics of the technology have tendedto come from the nation’s best universit ies, where the level of teaching is much better than atmost schools.[Q] “Often they come from very famous institutions where, in fact, they do a much better job ofproviding feedback than a machine ever could,” Dr. Shermis said. “There seems to be a lack o fappreciation of what is actually going on in the real world.”46. Some professionals in education are collecting signatures to voice their opposition toautomated essay grading.47. Using software to grade students’ essays saves teachers time for other wo rk.48. The Hewlett contests aim at improving essay grading software.49. Though the automated grading System is widely used in multiple-choice tests, automatedessaygrading is still criticized by many educators.50. Some people don’t believe the software grading system can do as good a job as human graders.51. Critics of automated essay scoring do not seem to know the true realities in lessfamousuniversities.52. Critics argue many important aspects of effective writing cannot be measured bycomputerrating programs.53. As class size grows, most teachers are unable to give students valuable comments as to howtoimprove their writing.54. The automated assessment technology is sometimes used to double check the work ofhumangraders.Section CPassage OneQuestions 56 to 60 are based on the following passage.Some of the world’s most significant problems never hit headlines. One example comes fromagriculture. Food riots and hunger make news. But the trend lying behind these matters is rarelytalked about. Thi s is the decline in the growth in yields of some of the world’s major crops.A newstudy by the University of Minnesota and McGillUniversity in Montreal looks at where, and howfar, this decline is occurring.The authors take a vast number of data points for the four most important crops: rice, wheat, corn and soyabeans (大豆). They find that on between 24% and 39% of all harvested areas, the improvement in yields that took place before the 1980s slowed down in the 1990s and 2000s.There are two worrying features of the slowdown. One is that it has been particularly sharp in the world’s most populous (人口多的) countries, India and China. Their ability to feed themselves has been an important source of relative stability both within the countries and on world foodmarkets. That self-sufficiency cannot be taken for granted ifyields continue to slow down or reverse.Second, yield growth has been lower in wheat and rice than in corn and soyabeans. This isproblematic because wheat and rice are more important as foods, accounting for around half of allcalories consumed. Com and soyabeans are more important as feed grains. The authors note that“we have preferentially focused our crop improvement efforts on feeding animals and cars ratherthan on crops that feed people and are the basis of food security in much of the world.”The report qualifies the more optimistic findings of another new paper which suggests that theworld will not have to dig up a lot more land for farming in order to feed 9 billion people in 2050,as the Food and Agriculture Organisation has argued.Instead, it says, thanks to slowing population growth, land currently ploughed up for crops might be able to revert (回返) to forest or wilderness. This could happen. The trouble is that the forecast assumes continued improvements in yields, which may not actually happen.56. What does the author try to draw attention to?A) Food riots and hunger in the world. B) News headlines in the leading media.C) The decline of the grain yield growth. D) The food supply in populous countries.57. Why does the author mention India and China in particular?A) Their self-sufficiency is vital to the stability of world food markets.B) Their food yields have begun to decrease sharply in recent years.C) Their big populations are causing worldwide concerns.D) Their food self-sufficiency has been taken for granted.58. What does the new study by the two universities say about recent crop improvement efforts?A) They fail to produce the same remarkable results as before the 1980s.B) They contribute a lot to the improvement of human food production.C) They play a major role in guaranteeing the food security of the world.D) They focus more on the increase of animal feed than human food grains.59. What does the Food and Agriculture Organisation say about world food production inthecoming decades?A) The growing population will greatly increase the pressure on world food supplies.B) The optimistic prediction about food production should be viewed with caution.C) The slowdown of the growth in yields of major food crops will be reversed.D) The world will be able to feed its population without increasing farmland.60. How does the author view the argument of the Food and Agriculture Organisation?A) It is built on the findings of a new study.B) It is based on a doubtful assumption.C) It is backed by strong evidence.D) It is open to further discussion.Passage TwoQuestions 61 to 65 are based on the following passage.The endless debate about “work-life balance” often contains a hopeful footnote about stay-at-home dads. IfAmerican society and business won’t make it easier on future female leaders whochoose to have children, there is still the ray of hope that increasing numbers of full-time fatherswill. But based on tod ay’s socioeconomic trends, this hope is, unfortunately, misguided.It’s true that the number of men who have left work to do their thing as full-time parents hasdoubled in a decade, but it’s still very small: only 0.8% of married couples where the stay-at-homefather was out of the labor force for a year. Even that percentage is likely inflated by men thrustinto their caretaker role by a downsizing. This is simply not a large enough group to reduce the social stigma (污名) and force other adjustments necessary to supporting men in this decision, even if only for a relatively short time.Even shorter times away from work for working fathers are already difficult. A study foundthat 85% of new fathers take some time off after the birth of a child—but for all but a few, it’s aweek or two at most. Meanwhile, the average for women who take leave is more than 10 weeks.Such choices impact who moves up in the organization. While you’re away, someone else isdoing your work, making your sales, taking care of your customer s. That can’t help you at work. Itcan only hurt you. Women, of course, face the same issues of returning after a long absence. Butwith many more women than men choosing to leave the workforce entirely to raise families, returning from an extended parental leave doesn’t raise as many eyebrows as it does for men.Women would make more if they didn’t break their earning trajectory (轨迹) by leaving the workforce, or if higher-paying professions were more family-friendly. In the foreseeable future,stay-at-home fathers may make all the difference for individual families, but their presence won’treduce the numbers of high-potential women who are forced to choose between family and career.61. What gives women a ray of hope to achieve work-life balance?A) More men taking an extended parental leave.B) People’s changing attitudes towards family.C) More women entering business management.D) The improvement of their socioeconomic status.62. Why does the author say the hope for more full-time fathers is misguided?A) Women are better at taking care of children.B) Many men value work more than their family.C) Their number is too small to make a difference.D) Not many men have the chance to stay at home.63. Why do few men take a long parental leave?A) A long leave will have a negative impact on their career.B) They just have too many responsibilities to fulfill at work.C) The economic loss will be too much for their family to bear.D) They are likely to get fired if absent from work for too long.64. What is the most likely reaction to men returning from an extended parental leave?A) Jealousy. B) Surprise. C) Admiration. D) Sympathy.65. What does the author say about high-potential women in the not-too-distant future?A) They will benefit from the trend of more fathers staying at home.B) They will find high-paying professions a bit more family-friendly.C) They are unlikely to break their career trajectory to raise a family.D) They will still face the difficult choice between career and children.Part IV Translation (30 minutes)据报道，今年中国快递服务(courier service)将递送大约120亿包裹。
英语四级考试试题和答案
英语四级考试试题和答案一、听力理解（共25题，每题2分，共50分）1. A) The man is a professor.B) The man is a student.C) The man is a librarian.D) The man is a bookstore owner.答案：C2. A) The woman is looking for a job.B) The woman is looking for a house.C) The woman is looking for a restaurant.D) The woman is looking for a bank.答案：B3. A) The weather is very hot.B) The weather is very cold.C) The weather is very windy.D) The weather is very rainy.答案：A4. A) The woman is a doctor.B) The woman is a nurse.C) The woman is a patient.D) The woman is a receptionist.答案：A5. A) The man is going to the airport.B) The man is going to the library.C) The man is going to the cinema.D) The man is going to the supermarket.答案：A6. A) The woman is happy about her job.B) The woman is unhappy about her job.C) The woman is satisfied with her job.D) The woman is disappointed with her job.答案：B7. A) The man is a teacher.B) The man is a student.C) The man is a parent.D) The man is a principal.答案：A8. A) The woman is going to the beach.B) The woman is going to the mountains.C) The woman is going to the city.D) The woman is going to the countryside.答案：A9. A) The man is a chef.B) The man is a waiter.C) The man is a customer.D) The man is a manager.答案：B10. A) The woman is a journalist.B) The woman is a photographer.C) The woman is a writer.D) The woman is a designer.答案：C二、阅读理解（共20题，每题2分，共40分）11. What is the main idea of the passage?A) The importance of sleep.B) The effects of sleep deprivation.C) The benefits of napping.D) The relationship between sleep and health.答案：D12. According to the passage, what is the most common cause of sleep disorders?A) Stress.B) Poor diet.C) Lack of exercise.D) Excessive caffeine intake.答案：A13. What does the author suggest as a solution to sleep problems?A) Taking sleeping pills.B) Drinking more coffee.C) Exercising regularly.D) Changing work schedules.答案：C14. What is the main purpose of the article?A) To inform readers about a new technology.B) To persuade readers to adopt a new lifestyle.C) To entertain readers with a humorous story.D) To argue against a popular belief.答案：A15. What is the author's attitude towards the new technology?A) Skeptical.B) Enthusiastic.C) Indifferent.D) Critical.答案：B16. What is the main idea of the passage?A) The impact of technology on education.B) The role of teachers in the digital age.C) The challenges of online learning.D) The benefits of blended learning.答案：B17. According to the passage, what is the most significant change in education?A) The use of technology in classrooms.B) The increase in online courses.C) The decline in traditional teaching methods.D) The rise of self-paced learning.答案：A18. What is the author's opinion about the future of education?A) It will be dominated by technology.B) It will return to traditional methods.C) It will be a mix of online and offline learning.D) It will be shaped by student preferences.答案：C19. What is the main idea of the passage?A) The importance of environmental conservation.B) The effects of pollution on wildlife.C) The challenges of climate change.D) The role of individuals in protecting the environment.答案：A20. According to the passage, what is the most effective way to reduce pollution?A) Implementing stricter regulations.B) Encouraging public transportation.C) Promoting recycling and waste reduction.D) Investing in renewable energy sources.答案：D三、写作（共1题，共20分）21. Directions: Write an essay of about 120-150 words on the topic "The Role of Technology in Modern Education". You should write clearly and coherently, and support your view with appropriate examples.范文：The Role of Technology in Modern EducationTechnology has become an integral part of modern education, transforming the way we learn and teach. It has brought about numerous benefits, such as access to a wealth of information,interactive learning tools, and the ability to collaborate with peers from around the world.First and foremost, the internet has revolutionized the way students access information. With a simple search, students can find a vast array of resources, from academic articles to educational videos, which were previously unavailable or difficult to access. This has not only enriched their learning experience but also encouraged critical thinking and independent research.Secondly, technology has introduced interactive tools that make learning more engaging and enjoyable. For instance, educational apps and software can adapt to a student's learning pace, providing personalized feedback and support. This approach caters to different learning styles and helps students grasp complex concepts more effectively.Lastly, technology has facilitated global collaboration, allowing students to work on projects with peers from different cultures and backgrounds. This exposure broadens their perspectives and fosters a deeper understanding of global issues.In conclusion, technology plays a crucial role in modern education by enhancing access to information, making learning more interactive, and promoting global collaboration. As technology continues to evolve, its impact on education will only grow, shaping the future of learning.四、翻译（共1题，共20分）22. Directions: Translate the following sentence from Chinese to English. Make sure your translation is accurate and fluent.中国政府一直致力于提高人民的生活水平，并在教育、医疗和住房方面取得了显著成就。
四级英语考试真题和答案
四级英语考试真题和答案一、听力理解（共20分）1. A) The man is looking for a job.B) The woman is looking for a job.C) Both of them are looking for jobs.D) Neither of them is looking for a job.答案：B2. A) The woman is satisfied with the man's performance.B) The man is satisfied with the woman's performance.C) Both of them are satisfied with each other's performance.D) Neither of them is satisfied with each other's performance.答案：A3. A) The woman is a teacher.B) The man is a teacher.C) Both of them are teachers.D) Neither of them is a teacher.答案：A4. A) The man is going to the library.B) The woman is going to the library.C) Both of them are going to the library.D) Neither of them is going to the library.答案：C5. A) The woman is going to the concert.B) The man is going to the concert.C) Both of them are going to the concert.D) Neither of them is going to the concert.答案：D二、阅读理解（共20分）Passage 16. What is the main topic of the passage?A) The importance of sleep.B) The effects of sleep deprivation.C) The benefits of taking a nap.D) The relationship between sleep and health.答案：B7. According to the passage, what can lack of sleep lead to?A) Weight gain.B) Memory loss.C) Both A and B.D) Neither A nor B.答案：C8. What does the author suggest to improve sleep quality?A) Drinking less coffee.B) Exercising regularly.C) Both A and B.D) Neither A nor B.答案：CPassage 29. What is the author's opinion on the new policy?A) It is effective.B) It is ineffective.C) It is too early to tell.D) It is controversial.答案：C10. What is the purpose of the new policy?A) To reduce traffic congestion.B) To increase public transportation usage.C) To promote carpooling.D) To decrease air pollution.答案：A11. What does the author suggest to further improve the policy?A) Offering incentives for public transportation.B) Encouraging people to buy electric cars.C) Both A and B.D) Neither A nor B.答案：A三、词汇与语法（共20分）12. The company has recently ________ a new marketing strategy to increase sales.A) launchedB) landedC) plantedD) founded答案：A13. She ________ the book on the table and left the room.A) laidB) liedC) ledD) leapt答案：A14. The project was ________ difficult that we had to ask for more time.A) soB) suchC) veryD) too答案：A15. I would rather you ________ to the meeting this afternoon.A) comeB) comesC) cameD) will come答案：C四、完形填空（共20分）16. A) despiteB) althoughC) becauseD) as答案：B17. A) refusedB) acceptedC) ignoredD) rejected答案：A18. A) surprisedB) disappointedC) excitedD) confused答案：B19. A) adviceB) suggestionC) opinionD) idea答案：A20. A) succeededB) failedC) hesitatedD) persisted答案：D五、翻译（共20分）21. 随着科技的发展，人们的生活方式发生了巨大的变化。
大学英语四级详细参考答案(全三套)【最新整理】
英语四级详细参考答案（全三套）四级听力1听力第一套Section ANews Report OneA message in a bottle sent out to sea by a New Hampshire man more than five decades ago was found 1500miles away and he’s been returned to his daughter. The long lost message was discovered by Clint Buffington of Utah while he was vacationing. Buffington says he found a soda bottle half-buried in the sand that looked like it had been there since the beginning of time.The note inside the bottle said, "Return to 419 Ocean Street and receive a reward of $150 from Richard and Tina Pierce, owners of the beach Comber motel.The motel was owned by the Paula Pierce in 1960. Her father had written the notes as a joke and had thrown it into the Atlantic Ocean. Buffington flew to New Hampshire to deliver that message to Pola Pierce. She held up to her father's promise giving Buffington that reward. But the biggest reward is the message in a bottle finding its way back home.Questions 1 and 2 are based on the news report you have just heard.1. What is the news report mainly about?2. Why did Paula Pierce give Clint Buffington the reward?News Report TwoMillions of bees have died in South Carolina during aerial insect spraying operations that were carried out to combat the Zika virus. The insects spraying over the weekend left more than 2 million bees dead on the spot in Dorchester county South Carolina, where four travel-related cases of Zika disease have been confirmed in the area. Most of the deaths came from Flower Town Bee farm, a company in Somerville that sells bees and honey products. Juanita Stanley who owns the company said the farm looks like it's been destroyed. The farm lost about 2.5 million bees. Dorchester county officials apologized for the accidental mass killing of bees.Dorchester County is aware that some beekeepers in the area that was sprayed on Sunday lost their bee colonies.County manager Jason Ward said in a statement. “I'm not pleased that so many bees were killed.”Questions 3 and 4 are based on the news report you have just heard.3. Why was spraying operations carried out in Dorchester County?4. What does the news reports say about Flower Town Bee farm?News Report ThreeThe world's largest aircraft has taken to the skies for the first time. The Airlander 10 spent nearly 2 hours in the air having taken off from Coddington airfield in Bedfordshire. During its flight it reached 3000 feet and performed a series of gentle turns all over a safe area. The aircraft is massive as long as a football field and as tall as 6 double decker buses and capable of flying for up to 5 days. It was first developed for the US government as a long range spy aircraft, but was abandoned following budget cutbacks. The aircraft cost25 million pounds and can carry heavier loads than huge jet planes while also producing less noise and omittingless pollution. The makers believe it's the future of aircraft and one day we'll be using them to go places. But there's still a long way to go. The Airlander will need to have 200 hours flying time before being allowed to fly by the aviation administration if it passes though we can hope we'll all get some extra legroom.Questions 5 and 7 are based on the news report you have just heard.5. What do we learn about the first flight of the Airlander 10?6. What caused the US government to abandon theAirlander 10 as a spy aircraft?7. What is the advantage of the Airlander 10 over huge jet planes?Section BConversation OneM: Do you feel like going out tonight？W：Yeah，why not，we haven’t been out for ages, what’s on?M: Well, there’s a film about climate change. Does it sound good to you?W: No, not really, it doesn’t really appeal to me. What’s it about? Just climate change?M: I think it’s about how climate change affects everyday life. I wonder how they make it entertaining.W: Well, it sounds really awful, it’s an important subject I agree. But I am not in the mood for anything depressing. What else is on?M：There’s a Spanish dance festival.W: Oh, I love dance. That sounds really interesting.M: Apparently, it’s absolutely brilliant. Let’s see what it says in the paper. A leads an exciting production of the great Spanish love story Kamen.W: Ok, then. What time is it on?M: At 7:30.W: Well, that’s no good. We haven’t got enough time to get there. Is there anything else?M: There’s a comedy special on.W: Where’s it on?M: It’s at the city theater. It’s a charity comedy night with lots of different acts. It looks pretty good. The critic in the local the paper says it’s the funniest thing he’s ever seen. It says here Roger Whitehead is an amazing host to a night of fun performances.W: Em.. I am not keen on him. He is not very funny.M: Are you sure your fancy going out tonight? You are not very enthusiastic.W: Perhaps you are righ t. Okay, let’s go to see the dance. But tomorrow, not tonight.M: Great, I’ll book the tickets online.Questions 8 and 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.8. What does the women think of the climate change?9. Why do the speakers give up going to the Spanish dance festival tonight?10. What does the critic say about the comedy performed at the city theater?11. What does the woman decide to do tomorrow?Conversation TwoW: Good morning Mr. Lee, May I have a minutes of your time?M: Sure Katherine, what can I do for you?W: I’m quiet anxious about transferring over to our college, I’m afraid I won’t fit in.M: don't worry Katherine, it’s completely normal for you to be nervous about transferring schools, this happens to many transfer students.W: Yes, I know, but I’m younger than most students in my year and that worries me a lot.M: Well, you may be the only younger one in your year, but you know, we have a lot of after-school activities you can join in, and so, this way, you will be able to meet new friends of different age groups.W: That’s nice, I love games and hobby groups.M: I’m sure you do, so will be just fine, don’t worry so much and try to make the most of what we have on offer here, also, remember that you can come to me anytime of the day if you need help.W: Thanks so much, I definitely feel better now, as a matter of fact, I’ve already contacted one of the girls who will be living in the same house with me, and she seemed really nice. I guess living on campus, I'll hav e a chance to have a close circle of friends, since we'll be living together.M: All students are very friendly with new arrivals. Let me check who would be living with you in your flat.Okay. There are Hannah, Kelly, and Bree. Bree is also a new student h ere, like you, I’m sure you two ‘ll have more to share with each other.Questions 12 and 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.12. Why does Katherine feel anxious?13. What does Mr. Lee encourage Katherine to do?14. What does Mr. Lee promised to do for Katherine?15. What do we learn about Katherine’ schoolmate Bree?Section CPassage OneHave you ever felt like you would do just about anything to satisfy your hunger? A new study in mice may help to explain why hunger can feel like such a powerful motivating force. In the study, researchers found that hunger outweighed other physical drives, including fear, thirst and social needs.To determine which feeling won out, the researchers did a series of experiments. In o ne experiment, the mice were both hungry and thirsty. When given the choice of either eating food or drinking water, the mice went for the food, the researchers found. However, when the mice were well-fed but thirsty, they opted to drink, according to the study. In the second experiment meant to pit the mice's hunger against their fear, hungry mice were placed in a cage that had certain "fox-scented" areas and other places that smelled safer (in other words, not like an animal that could eat them) but also had food. It turned out that, when the mice were hungry, they ventured into the unsafe areas for food. But when the mice were well-fed, they stayed in areas of the cage thatwere considered "safe." Hunger also outweighed the mice's social needs, the resear chers found. Mice are usually social animals and prefer to be in the company of other mice, according to the study. When the mice were hungry, they opted to leave the company of other mice to go get food.Questions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard.16. What is the researchers’ purpose in carrying out the serious experiment with mice?17. In what circumstances, do mice venture into unsafe areas?18. What is said about mice at the end of the passage?Passage TwoThe United States has one of the best highway systems in the world. Interstate highways connect just about every large and mid-sized city in the country. Did you ever wonder why such a complete system of excellent roads exists? For an answer，you would have to go back to the early 1920s. In those years, just after World War I, the military wanted to build an American highway system for national defense. Such a system could, if necessary, move troops quickly from one area to another. It could also get people out of cities in dan ger of being bombed. So-called roads of national importance were designated, but they were mostly small country roads. In 1944, Congress passed a bill to upgrade the system, but did not fund the plan right away. In the 1950s, the plan began to become a reality. Over $25 billion was appropriated by congress, and construction began on about 40,000 miles of new roads. The idea was to connect the new system to existing expressways and freeways. And though the system was built mostly to make car travel easier, defense was not forgotten. For instance, highway overpasses had to be high enough to allow trailers carrying military missiles to pass under them. By 1974, this system was mostly completed. A few additional roads would come later. Quick and easy travel between all parts of the country was now possible.Questions 19 and 21 are based on the passage you have just heard.19. What does the speaker say about the American highway system?20. What was the original purpose of building a highway system?21. When was the interstate highway system mostly completed?Passage ThreeTexting while driving was listed as a major cause of road deaths among young Americans back in 2013. A recent study said that 40% of American teens claim to have been in a car when the driver used a cell phone in a way that put people in danger. This sounds like a widespread disease but it's one that technology may now helped cure. T.J. Evarts, a 20- year-old inventor, has come up with a novel solution that could easily put texting drivers on notice. It's called Smart Wheel, and it's designed to fit over the steering wheel of most standard vehicles to track whether or not the driver has two hands on the wheel at all times. Evarts’ invention warns the drivers with the light and the sound when they hold the wheel with one hand only, but as soon as they place the other hand back on the wheel the light turns back to green and the sound stops. It also watches for what's called “close by hands”, where both hands are close together near the top o f the wheel so the driver can type with both thumbs and drive at the same time. All the data Smart Wheel collects is also sent to a connected app. So any parents who install Smart Wheel can keep track of the teens’ driving habits. If they try to remove or damage the cover, that's reported as well.Questions 22 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard.22. What is a major cause of road deaths among young Americans?23. What is Smart Wheel?24. What happens if the driver has one hand on the wheel?25. How do parents keep track of their teens’ driving habits?参考答案：ABBCA CDADC BDCAD BACDB ABACB2听力第二套参考答案：Section A1. B) Scared.2. D) It was covered with large scales.3. A) A Study of the fast-food service.4. C) Increased variety of products.5. C) US government’s approval of private space missions.6. A) Deliver scientific equipment to the moon.7. B) It is promising.Section B8. D) Lying in the sun on a Thai beach.9. A) She visited a Thai orphanage10. D)His phone is running out of power.11. C ) He collects things from different countries.12. D) Trying out a new gym in town.13. C) A discount for a half-year membership.14. D) The operation of fitness equipment.15. C) She knows the basics of weight-lifting.Section C16. B) They often apply for a number of positions.17. A) Get better organized.18. D) Apply for more promising positions.19. B) If not forced to go to school, kids would be out in the streets.20. D) Design activities they now enjoy doing on holidays.21. D)Take kids out of school to learn at first hand22. C) It is seen almost anywhere and on any occasion.23 D) It offers people a chance to socialize.24 A) Their state of mind improved.25 B) It is life.2018年6月四级阅读1阅读第一套Section A26. E) constructed27. O) undertaken28. F) consulted29. C) collection30. N) scale31. I) eventually32. K) necessarily33. L) production34. A) cheaper35. J) heightSection B36. K）A 20-year-old junior at Georgia Southern University told BuzzFeed News that she normally…37. D）“When we talk about the access code we see it as the new face of the textbook monopoly(垄断), a new way to lock students around this system,”…38. M）Harper, a poultry（家禽）science major, is taking chemistry again this year and had to buy a new access code to hand in her homework…39. G）The access codes may be another financial headache for students, but for textbook businesses, they’re the future…40. B）The codes—which typically range in price from ＄80 to ＄155 per course—give students online access to systems developed by education companies like McGraw Hill and Pearson…41. L）Benjamin Wolverton, a 19-year-old student at the University of South Carolina, told BuzzFeed News that…42. H）A Pearson spokesperson told BuzzFeed News that “dig ital materials are less expensive and a good investment” that offer new features,…43. F）She decided to wait for her next work-study paycheck, which was typically $150-$200, to pay for the code…44. J）David Hunt, an associate professor in sociology at Augusta University, which has rolled out digital textbooks across its math and psychology departments,…45. C）But critics say the digital access codes represent the same profit-seeking ethos(观念) of the textbook business, and are even harder for students to opt out of…Section CPassage One开头英语为：Losing your ability46. A) Not all of them are symptoms of dementia.答案出处:There are pretty clear differences between signs of dementia and age-related memory loss.47. C) Communication within our brain weakens.答案出处:Changes in brain cells can affect communication between different regions of the brain.48. A) Totally forgetting how to do one's daily routines.答案出处:Forgetting how to operate a familiar object like a microwave oven, or forgetting how to drive to the house of a friend you’ve visited many times before can also be signs of something going wrong.49. C) Turn to a professional for assistance.答案出处:Daffner suggests going to your doctor to check on medications, health problems and other issues that could be affecting memory.50. D) Staying active both physically and mentally.答案出处:And the best defense against memory loss is to try to prevent by building up your brain's cognitive reserve.In other words, keep your brain busy and working. And also get physically active, because exercise is a known brain booster.Passage Two文章开头是A letter51. What happened to Darwin's letter in the 1970s?B) It was stolen more than once.答案出处：“We realized in the mid-1970s that it was missing,”…. likely taken by an intern (实习生)”… “The intern likely took the letter again once nobody was watching it.”52. What did the FBI do after the recovery of the letter?A) They proved its authenticity.答案出处：Their art crime team recovered the letter but were unable to press charges because the time oflimitations had ended. The FBI worked closely with the Archives to determine that the letter was both authentic and definitely Smithsonian’s property.53. What is Darwin's letter about?D) His acknowledgement for help from a professional.答案出处：The letter was written by Darwin to thank an American geologist, Dr. Ferdinand Vandeveer Hayden, for sending him copies of his research into the geology of the region that would become Yellowstone National Park.54. What will the Smithsonian Institution Archives do with the letter according to Kapsalis?D) Make it available online.答案出处：After it is repaired, we will take digital photos of it and that will be available online.55. What has the past half century witnessed according to Kapsalis?B) Radical changes in archiving practices.答案出处：…“Archiving practices have changed greatly since the 1970s,”says Kapsalis, “and we keep our high value documents in a safe…”2阅读第二套Section A26-30 M N C J F 31-35 K L B I E26. M) pollutants27. N) restricted28. C) consequence29. J) innovation30. F) detail31. K) intended32. L) outdoor33. B) collaborating34. I) inhabitants35. E) creatingSection BAs Tourists Crowd Out Locals, Venice Faces “Endangered” List36. E Just beyond St. Mark’s Square…37. J Earlier this year …38. G Venice’s deadline passed with …39. C Venice is one of…40. N Then it hits him…41. F For a time, UNESCO, …42. B “People are cheering and holding …”43. L The city’s current mayor, Luigi Brugnaro …44. D Laura Chigi, a grandmother at the march, …45. H But UNESCO didn’t even hold a vote …Section CPassage one46. C) Help them build a positive attitude towards life.47. A) Earn more money.48. C) How long its positive effect lasts.49. D) Their communication with others improved.50. A) Find financial support.Passage Two51. C) They all experienced terrible misfortunes.52. B) The utmost comfort passengers could enjoy.53. A) It was a mere piece of decoration.54. D) The belief that they could never sink with a double-layer body.55. A) She was used to carry troops.3阅读第三套Section A26. C) cast27. L) replaced28. F) efficient29. J) professionals30. E) decorative31. G) electrified32. I) photographed33. B) approach34. K) quality35. H) identify长篇阅读n-American students have been eager participants…37.C.But instead of bringing families together…38.I.The issue of the stresses felt by students in elites school…39.E.The district has become increasingly popular with..40.B.With his letter…41.K.Not all public opinion…42.H.Jennifer Lee…43.D.About 10 minutes44.A.This fall…45.G.Both Asian-American and white families…Section C仔细阅读Passage One46. A) Senesa’s thinking is still applicable today.47. B) It is a teaching tool under development.48. C) It helps them learn their academic subjects better.49. D) They use various ways to explain the materials.50. B) Their emotional involvement.Passage Two51:D) They are beter educated than their counterparts.52 C ) They think it needs further improving.53. B) Job stability and flexibility.54. D) The balance between work and family.55. A) They still view this world as one dominated by males.2018年6月四级翻译1翻译第一套：过去，乘飞机出行对大多数中国人来说是难以想象的。
大学英语四级考试题型及参考答案-(第一套)
大学英语四级真题解析及参考答案Part I Writing (30 minutes)Directions:For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes towrite a news report to your campus newspaper on a volunteer activity organized by your Student Union to assist elderly people in the neighborhood. You should write at least 120 words but no more than180 words.【参考范文】:On June 14, Friday, a volunteer activity where many students took an active part in visiting the local Nursing House was organized by the Student Union and it turns out to be a big success.The activity was aimed at encouraging students to visit the elderly at the Nursing House and help elderly people deal with their troubles both physical and psychological. Many students volunteered to participate in this good deed and were engaged in helping the elderly here out by making their meals, washing their clothes and chatting with them. When asked about tho se volunteers’ feelings about such an experience, all of them responded with a smile, saying “what a wonderful practice and I really appreciate this experience, for it makes me learn to care more for others in need.”All in all, the activity turns out to be a success not only for the visited elderly but for those students involved.【参考范文译文】:6月14日，星期五，学生会组织了一个参观当地敬老院的志愿活动，许多学生都积极参与其中，该活动取得了巨大的成功。
四级真题答案及解析（第一套完整版）
四级真题答案及解析（第一套完整版）Part I WritingDirections:For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short easy on how to besthandle the relationship between doctors and patients. You should write at least120 words but no more than 180 words.题目解析：一、审题：四级写作的第一步即读懂题目要求。
读题目时我们需要在题干中去找“关键词”。
本次作文中读完题目，建议同学们用笔勾画出来五个关键词，即五个要点，顺序依次是“30 minutes”、“essay”、“how”、“the relationship between doctors and patients”、“write at least 120 words but no mo re than 180 words”其中关于考试时间和作文字数的要求每年都一致。
接下来审题的重点：这次写作要求我们写一篇常见的议论文，并且去简述如何处理医生和病人的关系。
读完题目之后，我们了解到这次的写作主题即“医患关系（the relationship between doctors and patients）”。
二、谋篇：四级写作的第二步即布局三段结构，这次写作中强调“如何处理医患关系”，所以我们在第二段写作时，可以从两个维度出发—医生和患者—去叙述如何正确处理两个主体之间的关系。
三、框架：全文分为三个段落。
第一段为话题引出段（可结合情景作文第一段，先表明自己的观点）；第二段为原因分析段（主要从医生/患者两个方面进行原因论述）；第三段为意义阐述段。
四、填充：具体的范文如下，仅做参考。
写作范文：On the Relationship between Doctors and PatientsIn the present age, it is generally acknowledged that the relationship between doctors and patients is playing indispensable roles in our lives. As far as I am concerned, we should balance this kind of relationship from two aspects, doctors and patients.The causes of this perspective are multiple. In the first place, the reason has been cited as a major reason that doctors cannot be understood, for patients always maintain doctors can cure all kinds of disease. This is mainly due to the fact that although medical technology and science are advanced at an amazing rate, there exists a multitude of various kinds of diseases we cannot cure. Furthermore, the reason can contribute this perspective that patients are believed to be lack of the fundamental medical knowledge, which results in this relationship are worried. Plenty of evidence has shown that an increasing number of patients often go to extremes if their diseases cannot be cure instantly.When it comes to our modern society, it is universally acknowledged that dealing with the relationship between doctors and patients in a reasonable way plays a vitally important role in our lives. Undoubtedly, if we spare no efforts to do so, our future will be hopeful and promising.Part II Listening ComprehensionSection ANew report 11.答案: B) Her little brother.Q: Who did Edison raise money for?解析: 新闻首句原则,了解大致内容是Edison卖柠檬水和画画为生病需要做心脏手术(surgery)的弟弟筹资。
2023年12月英语四级真题试卷及详细答案(第一套)详细版
此正确答案为C选项。
【听力原文】News Report ThreeLions have disappeared from much of Africa, but for the past few years scientists have wondered if the big cats were hanging on in remote parts of Sudan and Ethiopia. 【5】 Continuous fighting in the region has made surveys difficult. 【6】But scientists released a report Monday documenting, with hard evidence, the discovery of “lost lions”. A team with Oxford University’s Wildlife Conservation Research Unit, supported by a charity organization, spent two nights in November camping in the National Park in northwest Ethiopia, on the Ethiopia-Sudan border.【7】The researchers set out six camera traps capturing images of lions, and identified lion tracks. The scientists concluded that lions are also likely to live in the neighbouring National Park across the border in Sudan. The International Union for Conservation of Nature had previously considered the area a “possible range” for the species, and local people had reported seeing lions in the area, but no one presented convincing evidence.【杀掉拦路虎】 1. Sudan [s?'dɑ:n] n.苏丹2. Ethiopia [?i:θ?'??p??]n.埃塞俄比亚（非洲东部国家）3. Oxford ['?ksf?d]n.牛津（英国城市），牛津大学4.WildlifeConservation[?wa?ld?la?fknsvein] 野生生物资源保护 5. charity [?t??riti]n.慈善（行为）;施舍，捐助;慈善机关;仁爱第6页共56页宽容6. traps [tr?ps]n.随身携带物，随身行李；圈套( trap的名词复数 )；（对付人的）计谋；（练习射击用的）抛靶器；（捕捉动物的）夹子v.诱骗( trap的第三人称单数 )；使受限制；困住；使（水与气体等）分离7. convincing [k?n?v?ns??]adj.令人相信的；有说服力的；令人心悦诚服的 v.使相信(convince的现在分词)；使明白；使确信；说服8. clue [klu:]n. 线索;提示;（帮助警方破案的）线索;（纵横填字谜、游戏或问题的）提示词语; vt. <非正>为…提供最新情况（消息等） 9. Inadequate [?n??d?kw?t]adj. 不充足的;不适当的;不足胜任的;信心不足的10. hazard [?h?z?d] vt. 冒险;使遭受危险;n. 危险;冒险的事;机会;双骰子游戏 11. facility [f??siliti] n. 设备;容易;能力;灵巧Questions 5 to 7 are based on the new report you have just heard.5.What has made it difficult to survey lions in remote parts of Sudan and Ethiopia?5. A) The lack of clues about the species. B) Endless fighting in the region. C) Inadequate funding for research.D) The hazards from the desert. 【答案】B【解析】本题为细节题，由【5】 Continuous fighting in the region has made surveysdifficult.可知：在这一地区不断的战争使调查很困难，a选项是缺乏物种的线索，c选项是研究证据不充分，d选项来自沙漠的危险，本题难点在于对原文理解以及弄懂各个选项的意思。