2017年6月英语四级真题试卷及答案
2017年6月大学英语四级真题试卷与答案(第2套)
2017年6月大学英语四级真题及答案(二)Part I Writing (25 minutes)(请于正式开考后半小时内完成该部分，之后将进行听力考试) Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write an advertisement on your campus website to sell a bicycle you used at college. Your advertisement may include its brand, features,condition and price, and your contact information. You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.Part II Listening Comprehension (30 minutes)Section ADirections: In this section, you will hear three news reports. At the end of each news report, you will hear two or three questions. Both the news report and questions will be spoken only once. After you hear questions, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark thecorresponding 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。
2017年6月大学英语四级考试真题（一）答案与详解
2017年6月大学英语四级考试真题（一）答案与详解这回的主角PartFTranslation是黄河，不是名师哦。
参考译文与难点注释1.翻译第一句时，可以省略“河流”的翻译。
TheYellowRiveristhethirdlongestinAsiaandthesixth2.第二句中，“描述的是”还可以用depicts和captures来表达。
longestintheworld.Theword3.翻译第三句中“最后”一词时要注意，这里实际指的是在“流经九个省份”之“Yellow”describesthecolorof后注人渤海，因此用before连接前后，使逻辑更加清晰。
“发源于”还可以themuddywaterinit.Theriver译为findsitssourcein.“流经”还可以译为windsitswaythrough 或originatesinQinghai,andrunsflowsthrough。
throughnineprovincesbeforeit4.第四句中，“中国赖以生存的几条河流之一”不是说“中国依赖黄河”，而emptiesintotheBohaiSea.The是指“黄河支撑着中国人的生活和生计”。
YellowRiverisoneoftheseveral5.第五句的翻译重点在于基础词汇的表达。
“诞生地”用cradle 或者riversthatsustainlifeandlivelihoodinChina.TheYellowbirthplace均可。
同时要注意时态的切换:“是……的诞生地”讲述的是RiverbasinisthecradkofChina’s客观现实，前半句用一般现在时;“早期历史上”指的是过去，后半句要用ancientcivilizationandwasonce过去时。
themostprosperousregionin6.第六句中，“洪水频发”翻译成frequentfloods,这符合中文多用动词、英文earlyhistoryofChina.However,多用静态语言的表述习惯。
大学英语四六级考试-2017年6月大学英语四级考试真题参考答案
2017年6月大学英语四级考试真题听力原文及参考答案（第1套）Part I WritingBike for SaleAs I am about to graduate and leave the campus, I am going to sell my personal bike at a low price.It is a blue Forever mountain bike that I bought in June, 2015. It is both gorgeous and functional. It is multi-speed, with 30 gear combinations. Its wheels are of 26 inches. It has both a flashlight and a laser taillight. More details can be seen in the pictures attached below.For the last two years, the bike has served as my faithful aid and accompanied me through many trips. There has appeared no fault in the process. I owe so much to it. It has been well maintained and is still in excellent conditions. But as I am going to graduate and work in my hometown, I cannot keep it any longer. And I know that there must be some of my schoolmates who are in need of the bike. Therefore, I decide to sell it.I bought the bike at the price of 850 yuan. Now I will sell it at 300 yuan or less. Anyone interested can contact me via email, and my mailbox is ***@.Part IV TranslationThe Yangtze River is the longest river in Asia and the third longest in the world. As a habitat for many endangered species, it flows through diverse ecosystems and irrigates one-fifth of the land in China. One out of three people in China live in the river basin of the Yangtze River. The Yangtze River plays an important role in the history, culture and economy of China. The Yangtze River Delta generates as much as 20% of the GNP of China. Over thousands of years, the Yangtze River has been used for water supply, transportation and industry. Besides, the world’s largest hydroelectric power station stands on the Yangtze River.听力原文Section AQuestions 1 and 2 are based on the news report you have just heard.One of Google's self-driving cars crashed into a bus in California last month. There were no injuries. It is not the first time one of Google's famed self-driving cars has been involved in a crash, but it may be the first time it has caused one.On February 14th, the self-driving car, travelling at two miles per hour, pulled out in front of a public bus going fifteen miles per hour.The man in the Google vehicle reported that he assumed the bus would slow down to let the car out, and so he did not switch to the manual mode.In a statement, Google said: "We clearly bear some responsibility, because if our car hadn't moved, there wouldn't have been a crash."“That said, our test driver believed the bus was going to slow or stop to allow us to merge into the traffic, and that there would be sufficient space to do that.”The company's self-driving cars have done well over a million miles across various states in the US, and until now have only reported minor accidents.1. According to Google, what was the cause of the accident?2. How have Google’s self-driving cars performed so far?Questions 3 and 4 are based on the news report you have just heard.Thousands of bees left a town after landing on the back of a car when their queen got stuck in its boot. Tom Moses, who works at a nearby national park, noticed a “brown patch” on the back of the car after the owner parked it to do some shopping. When he looked closer he realized it was a huge group of bees.Moses said: “I have never seen that many bees in one spot. It was very unusual. They were very close together and there was a lot of noise and movement. “It was interesting to see such a strange sight, but there were a lot of people around and I was a bit worried of the bees and the people stopping to look. I thought that someone might do something stupid.”Moses called two local bees specialists who helped remove the bees by attracting them into a box. Moses spent three hours looking after the bees -- and was stung five times.He said: “My stings are a bit painful, but I am pleased that all worked out and I could help. People need to realize that bees are valuable and they should be looked after.3. What do we learn about Tom Moses?4. What do we know about the bees on the back of the car?Questions 5 to 7 are based on the news report you have just heard.A new species of snake has been discovered on a remote island in the Bahamas.Scientists identified 20 of the one meter-long snakes during two trips to the Caribbean islands. The second trip was made in October last year.One of the creatures made a dramatic appearance by moving on to the head of the team leader as he slept.The snake has been named silver boa because it is metallic colored and the first specimen found was climbing a silver palm tree.The team was led by Dr. Graham Reynolds, from Harvard University. The scientist confirmed the snake was a previously unknown species after conducting a genetic analysis of tissue samples.Commenting on the find, snake expert Robert Henderson from the Milwaukee Museum of Natural History, said: “Worldwide new species of frogs are being discovered and described quite regularity. New species of snakes, however, are much rarer.”5. What is the news report mainly about?6. What do we learn about the scientific team leader?7. How did the newly discovered creature get its name?Section BQuestions 8 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.W: Did you enjoy your stay with us, Mr. Brown?M: Yes, very much. I had a wonderful time here. Now I'm going to the airport. My flight leaves in less than two hours, so could you tell me what is the quickest way to get there?W: Well, we can call a taxi for you. We also have a free airport shuttle service.M: That sounds great, but will the shuttle get me to the airport in time?W: Yes, it should. The next shuttle leaves in 15 minutes. And it takes some 25 minutes to get to the airport.M: Fantastic! I'll just wait in the lobby. Will you please let me know when it's leaving?W: Of course, sir.M: Now, I would like to settle my mini-bar bill. How much is that?W: Let's see. It comes to 37 dollars and 50 cents. How would you like to pay for it?M: I'll pay with my credit card. Thanks. But I'll need a receipt, so I can charge it to my company. W: Absolutely! Here you are, sir. If you like, I can leave your bags with the porter. And he can load them onto the shuttle for you when it arrives.M: That would be great. Thank you.W: Would you like to leave a comment on our webpage when you have time?M: Sure. I had a really good stay here, and I'd like to recommend your hotel to my friends and colleagues.W: That’s very kind of you. Thank you again for staying at Sheraton Hotel.8. Why does the man ask about the quickest way to the airport?9. How is the man going to pay his bill?10. What did the man ask the woman to do?11. What favor does the woman ask of the man?Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.M: You know, Ben’s given up making those terrible faces he used to make. The other day, he came home from school almost in tears. His teacher said if he went on like that, his face would get stuck when the winds changed.W: And he believed her?M: Yeah, he’s only a little boy. Don’t you remember all those things we used to believe when we were little? I remember my aunt Mary used to say if you swallow a cherry stone, a tree would grow out of your mouth. And I’m still terrified today, sort of subconsciously. You know, if I swallow one by mistake…W: Yeah, I suppose you're right. The one that used to get me was that swans could break your leg when they blow of the wing.M: They can, can’t they? I always thought they could.W: No, they are not that strong. But there’s another one even more terrifying. That is, if you put a post stamp on upside down, you will go to prison.M: No, never heard of that. But my grandmother was a terror for that kind of thing. For example, she would say, you will get a spot on your tongue if you tell a lie. If you eat stale bread, your hair will curl. And here is one more. We went on a campaign trip once in Italy, and my wife spent the whole time worrying about bats getting into her hair. She said her grandmother reckoned you had to shave your head to get it out. My wife was really terrified.W: Silly, isn’t it? But that’s how some parents try to keep their kids from doing the wrong thing or getting into trouble.12. What does the man say about Ben?13. What did aunt Marry used to do when the man was a child?14. What does the woman believe swans could do?15. What did the grandmother of the man’s wife say?Section CQuestions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard.If I could go back in history and live when I liked, I wouldn't go back very far. In fact, I'd like to relive a period I've already lived -- the 1960s.I was in my twenties, and everything was being renewed. People would come in out of a formal and almost Victorian attitude, and you really felt anything was possible. Meeting people was the thing, and you went to coffee bars where you met friends and spent the evening. The cinema, the theater, all that was every exciting with new things coming out. In fact, we seemed to be out all the time! I don't really remember working --of course, I was a student --or sitting around at home very much. That just wasn't where the scene was, even eating! It was the first time ordinary people started going out to eat. We were beginning to be adventurous about food, but we were more interested in meeting people than in eating or drinking. And dress, yes, that was the revolution. I mean, girls went around in really short skirts, and wore flowers in their hair. And men were in jeans, and could wear their hair long too. It was a wonderful period. It was like living in an age you could never have imagined, and that never has come back. We didn't have much money, but it didn't matter. And there was plenty of opportunity to do whatever you felt like doing.16. Why does the speaker say he would like to relive the 1960s?17. What does the speaker say was the most popular thing to do at that time?18. What do we learn about the speaker?Questions 19 to 21 are based on the passage you have just heard.Dogs, man's best friends, have a clear strategy for dealing with angry owners—they look away. New research shows that dogs limit their eye contact with angry humans. The scientists suggest this may be an attempt to calm humans down. This behavior may have evolved as dogs gradually learn they could benefit from avoiding conflicts with humans.To conduct the tests, the University of Helsinki researchers trained 31 dogs to rest in front of a video screen. Facial photos of dogs and humans were displayed on the screen for 1.5 seconds. They showed threatening, pleasant and neutral expressions. Nearby cameras tracked the dogs' eye movements.Dogs in the study looked most at the eyes of humans and other dogs to sense their emotions. When dogs looked at expressions of angry dogs, their eyes rested more on the mouth, perhaps to interpret the threatening expressions. And when looking at angry humans, they tended to turn away their gaze.Dogs may have learned to detect threat signs from humans and respond by trying to make peace. According to researcher Sanni Somppi, avoiding conflicts may have helped dogs develop better bonds with humans.The researchers also note that dogs scan faces as a whole to sense how people are feeling, instead of focusing on a given feature. They suggest this indicates that dogs aren't sensing emotions from a single feature, but piecing together information from all facial features just as humans do.19. What do dogs do when they are faced with angry humans?20. What does a dog do when it sees the expressions of angry dogs?21. How does a dog sense people's feelings?Questions 22 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard.Winter in many places is very cold. There is lots of snow around, and the ground freezes, which can make life difficult for animals. People in cold places live in warm houses and have learned to adapt. What do animals do? There are three main ways that animals survive the cold in winter -- sleep, adapt or migrate.Some animals, such as bears, frogs and snakes, sleep all winter. They sleep very deeply and need little or no food. While sleeping, their body temperature drops, and their heartbeat slows down. To prepare for this before winter, these animals eat extra food to become fat, which gives them the energy they need while they sleep.Other animals adapt, for example, by staying active in winter. It is often hard for them to find food. So some animals, such as mice, collect extra food before winter, and hide it. When winter comes, they return to their hiding places to eat the food. Some animals grow thicker fur, or live in tree holes or underground to stay warm.Some birds migrate by flying to a warmer place for the winter, where they can find more food. Some fly very long distances, including one kind of bird that flies from the remote north of the world all the way to the distant south. Some birds fly in groups for safety, while others fly alone.22. What does the speaker say about animals in winter?23. What do we learn about animals that sleep through winter?24. How do animals like mice adapt to the severe winter?25. Why do some birds fly in groups when migrating according to the speaker?2017年6月大学英语四级考试真题听力原文及参考答案（第２套）Part I WritingSelling Second-hand Course BooksSecond-hand course books are being sold now. Detailed information about the books is as follows.Firstly, these books are the textbooks of English majors, including reading, listening, translation and interpretation. The content of these books would definitely come up on the final examinations, so these books mean a lot for whoever is struggling for the high scores. Secondly, these books are gently used. All the notes on them were written by pencils and could be erased. It is advisable for you to just keep them since they may also improve your study. Finally, their original price is about 40 RMB per book and now each one is accessible with only 5 RMB. Besides, paying online is preferred.Those who are interested in can call 1234567890 or send messages to abc@ for more information. Inquiries are encouraged.Part IV TranslationThe Pearl River, an extensive river system in South China, flows through Guangzhou. It is the third longest river in China, only after the Yangtze River and the Yellow River. The Pearl River Delta is one of the most developed regions in China with an area of around 11,000 square kilometers. In terms of size and population, the Pearl River Delta is also the largest urban agglomeration in the world. The nine largest cities in the Pearl River Delta have a total population of over 57 million. Since the reform and opening up in the late 1970s, the Pearl River Delta has become one of the major economic regions and manufacturing centers in China and around the world.Part II Listening Comprehension听力原文Section AQuestions 1 and 2 are based on the news report you have just heard.Automakers and tech companies are working hard to offer the first true self-driving car, but 75% of drivers say they wouldn’t feel safe in such a vehicle. Still, 60% drivers would like to get some kind of self-driving feature, such as automatic braking or self-parking the next time they buy a new car. The attitudes are published in a new AAA survey of 1,800 drivers. Advocates of self-driving cars argue they would be safer than in cars driven by humans because they can’t get distracted or drive when tired. But those surveyed by AAA say they trust their own driving skills. Many feel the technology is too new and unproven. John Nielsen, AAA’s managing director of automotive engineering and repair, said tests suggest drivers may be overestimating their own abilities. He also believes they will be more likely to trust self-driving cars as they become more familiar with features such as automatic braking or parking. He estimated that the “comfort level” will increase in five to ten years.1. What is the finding of the AAA survey?2. What does John Nielsen say about self-driving cars?Questions 3 and 4 are based on the news report you have just heard.One dog has been killed and multiple dogs have been injured by a snowmobile driver in what appears to be an intentional attack on competitors in the Iditarod Race in Alaska. Aliy Zirkle was the first to report an attack. A snowmobile driver had “repeatedly attempted to harm her and her team,” and one of Zirkle’s dogs had received a non-life-threatening injury. Zirkle reported the attack when she arrived in Nulato, Alaska, in the early hour of the morning. Then Jeff King, a four-time champion reported a similar attack. His team was hit by a snowmobile driver, injuring several dogs and killing a 3-year-old male dog.Reporter Zachariah Hughe says that neither King nor Zirkle was injured. Although this incident very much alters the race of the two participants competing for a win, both are going to continue on their way toward the finish line.Alaska State Troopers released a statement saying they’ve arrested Arnold Demoski, 26. He faces trial on several charges.3. What is the news report mainly about?4. What do we learn about Jeff King?Questions 5 to 7 are based on the news report you have just heard.A tour boat turned over off the coast of Nicaragua, killing at least 13 people and leaving more passengers missing, officials said.The boat was carrying 32 people -- 25 Costa Ricans, 4 Americans and 3 Nicaraguans. The 13 dead were all Costa Rican, the foreign ministry said. The boat, traveling between Nicaragua’s Big Corn Island and Little Corn Island, turned over Saturday near the larger island.Some passengers remain missing, the Costa Rican foreign ministry said, but did not specify how many. A local radio said an unspecified number of people were rescued, including the tour boat’s owner, Hilario Blandon.Nicaraguan naval authorities had banned sea travel in the area because of bad weather and strong winds, but the tour boat proceeded anyway. Blandon, the boat’s owner, has been arrested by Nicaraguan authorities, the state-run news agency said. Both he and a crew member are being investigated for unintentional murder and exposing people to danger, according to police.5. What happened to the tour boat sailing off the Nicaraguan coast?6. How many people was the boat sailing?7. What do we know about the owner of the boat?Section BQuestions 8 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.M: Hi, Susan, you are looking very smart today.W: I always look smart, James. Actually, I’m on my way to a job interview.M: What job? Oh, you mean for the summer holidays?W: Yeah, there’s only two weeks to go. I’ve got a second interview with that big foreign accountancy firm in the city center. You know the one.M: That’s fantastic!W: The work is just helping out with data input. You know, but the pay isn’t too bad. It might suit you too. I know they have at least two temporary positions available. And I don’t think they have anyone else yet.M: Um, if they take you on, tell them you know a friend who’d be really good too. I really need the money and the experience will look good on my resume. Maybe we’ll be working together --the dream team!W: Ok, we’ll do. If the boss likes me, I’ll mention it. It will be good to have someone around who I know. I’ll phone you afterwards. But perhaps you should put in an application anyway.M: Thanks Susan, that’s great. Listen, do you want a lift to the city? I have my dad’s car today and nothing else to do this morning.W: Sure, thanks James.M: Let’s go then. The car is over there.W: By the way, how is your knowledge of accountancy? The interviewer may ask you about it. M: No problem. I think I can survive. I might just have to review a few accountancy terms. Maybe you can give me a practice interview first.W: Of course, let’s go then. Don’t want to be late.8. Where will Susan probably get a job?9. What will Susan’s future job involve?10. Why does James want the job in that company?11. What does James say he would have to do to prepare for the interview?Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.W: There is new data out today that confirms that many Americans are not good at Math. And when it comes to everyday technology skills, we are dead last when compared to other developed countries. Here’s Gabriel Emanuel of National Public Radio.M: Let’s start with the bad news that Americans are terrible at technology skills -- using email, naming the file on a computer, using the link on a webpage or just texting someone.W: No country scored below the U.S.?M: Only one country. Poland performed as poorly as we did. Who came out the first? Japan did the best, and then Finland. If you look at data about reading and math, you’ll notice something interesting. Young adults who went to college or graduate school were doing pretty well. In literacy, they were actually doing better than their peers in other countries.W: So that’s a bit of good news.M: But when you look at Americans who have a high school diploma, they look a lot like other countries’ high school dropouts. We have a lot of work to do. That is especially true, when it comes to math. You go to the store and there is a sale. Buy one; get the second one half off. You decide to buy two. How much do you pay?W: You mean high school graduates can’t do this task in general?M: You are right. What does that tell us about our education system? Well, it tells us that we need to think about the preparedness of our students, as they are leaving high school.W: Right. And schools, employers, in fact, we all need to do something about it. Thank you, Gabrielle.12. What does the man say about Americans?13. Who performed the best in technology skills according to the man?14. In what aspect did American college students perform well?15. What do we learn from the conversation about American high school education?Section CQuestions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard.Wild carrots probably evolved with the other flowering plants about 360 million years ago. Like apples, carrots are native to Central Asia. That’s why horses, which also come from Central Asia, like both apples and carrots so much.With wild carrots, the roots are white, small and skinny, so you’d have to pick a lot of wild carrots to get enough to eat. Doctors used carrot seeds and roots as medicine on the theory that foods that taste bad must be good for you.Around 800 AD, people in Central Asia managed to develop a new kind of carrot -- a purple carrot that attracted more interest from international traders. Then in the late 1500s, food scientists in the Netherlands cultivated large, straight, sweet, red carrots like the ones we eat today. But people still mostly fed carrots to horses, donkeys and pigs, and didn’t eat them themselves.In the 1600s, people in China used carrots as medicine, but they also ate carrots boiled in soup. The red color was popular for Chinese New Year celebrations.But carrots got their biggest boost during the two World Wars when food shortages forced people to eat them, and governments told everyone how healthy carrots were. Today, cooler countries grow most of the world’s carrots. Machines do most of the planting and picking, and carrots are easy to store and ship, so they are cheap almost everywhere.16. What do we learn from the talk about wild carrots?17. What does the speaker say about carrots in the late 1500s?18. Why did people turn to carrots for food during the two world wars?Questions 19 to 21 are based on the passage you have just heard.Katherine loved Facebook. With Facebook, she could stay connected with her family no matter how far away they were. She could see their photos and read their status updates. With Facebook, she could keep her relatives up-to-date on what she was doing.Another thing Katherine loved about Facebook was that she didn’t have to think about time zones when updating family. Whenever she called her parents or other relatives, she always had to think about the time difference so that she wouldn’t wake someone up or call when she knew they were in church. Facebook was so convenient.When Catherine joined Facebook, some of her classmates at high school started to add her as a friend. At first, this didn’t bother her. She loved learning about the success of people she knew when she was just a teenager. She loved finding out people were getting married, having babies and travelling.Soon however, Katherine found herself comparing herself with the people she was reading about on Facebook. It began to make her feel bad that some people seem to be doing so much better than she was. She was also spending a lot of time on Facebook. It took a lot of time and energy to keep up with everyone’s status updates.Katherine started to think. She looked at the list of over 500 friends she had on Facebook and realized some of them were not really friends at all.19. What was one particular convenience Katherine loved of Facebook?20. How did Katherine feel when her classmates added her as a Facebook friend?21. What made Katherine feel bad about herself later on?Questions 22 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard.Do you know where a mule comes from? It is the child of a donkey and a horse.Mules have strong muscles like horses but they eat less, can work longer, and are gentler like donkeys.George Washington was the first person in the United States to own mules. He had heard that mules made good farm animals and he contacted the U.S. ambassador in Spain to ask about them. In 1785, King Charles III of Spain sent Washington a male donkey as a gift. That male donkey became the father of the mule industry in the U.S.Every April, Maury County holds a Mule Day celebration. Held in Columbia, Tennessee, Mule Day had its beginnings as “Breeder’s Day” in the 1840s. Farmers and farm animal breeders would bring their animals to market every April to show, buy and trade. This was an important business before the days of tractors when many families made a living from farming, and mules were used as work animals. Eventually, tractors began to replace mules, making them less in demand.A parade was added to Mule Day in 1934 to attract more people. Over the years, other activities have been added. And today more than 200,000 people show up each year to watch and participate. If you visit during Mule Day celebrations, you might see mule-driving contests, square dances, horn shows, or even tree-cutting competitions.22. What does the speaker say about mules?23. What do we learn about the donkey which is said to be the father of the US mule industry?24. What did farmers usually do on Mule day in the 1840s?25. What made mules less in demand in America?2017年6月大学英语四级考试真题听力原文及参考答案（第３套）Part I WritingComputer for SaleAs I am about to graduate and leave the campus, I am going to sell my personal laptop at a low price.It is a Lenovo ThinkPad that I bought in June, 2015. It is not big but very functional. It has a four-core CPU, an independent display card of 2G, a hard disk of 500G and a screen of 15.6 inches.For the last two years, the laptop has served as my faithful aid and helped me finish most of my assignments and my thesis. There has appeared no fault in the process. I owe so much to it. But as my workplace has already offered me a more advanced working laptop, I find there is no necessity for me to have two. And I know that there must be some of my schoolmates who are more in need of the ThinkPad. Therefore, I determined to sell it.I bought the laptop at the price of 3,500 yuan. Now I will sell it at 1500 yuan or less. Anyone interested in it can contact me via email, and my mailbox is ***@.Part II Listening Comprehension注意：听力一共两套题，故第三套答案略Part IV TranslationThe Yellow River is the third longest river in Asia and the sixth longest in the world. The word “yellow” describes the color of the muddy water in the Yellow River. Originating in Qinghai province, it flows through nine provinces and finally flows into the Bohai Sea. Yellow is one of several rivers which Chinese people rely on for existence. The river basin of the Yellow River was both the birthplace of ancient Chinese civilization and the most prosperous region in early Chinese history. However, due to frequent devastating floods, the Yellow once caused a number of disasters. Over the last decades, the government has taken plenty of measures to prevent disasters.。
2017年6月英语四级考试真题及答案
2017年6月大学英语四级太难？就来听丁老师的课吧>>>2017年6月英语四级考试真题及答案整理作文一题目Directions：For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write an advertisement on your campus website to sell a computer you used at college. Your advertisement may include its brand, specifications/features, condition and price, and your contact information. You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.参考范文Computer for SaleAs I am about to graduate and leave the campus, I am going to sell my personal laptop at a low price.It is a Lenovo ThinkPad that I bought in June, 2015. It is not big, but very functional. It has a four-core CPU, an independent display card of 2G, a hard disk of 500G and a screen of 15.6 inches.For the last two years, the laptop has served as my faithful aid and helped me finish most of my assignments and my thesis. There has appeared no fault in the process. I owe so much to it. But as my workplace has already offered me a more advanced working laptop, I find there is no necessity for me to have two. And I know that there must be some of my schoolmates who are more in need of the ThinkPad. Therefore, I determined to sell it.I bought the laptop as the price of 3500 yuan. Now I will sell it at 1500 yuan or less. Anyone interested can contact me via email, and my mailbox is ***@.作文二：Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write an advertisement on your campus website to sell a bicycle you used at college. Your advertisement may include its brand, specifications/features, condition and price, and your contact information. You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.参考范文As we travel by bike, we will see beautiful sceneries typical of the region, meet and make friends with different people and get to know the custom of the local people.Having worked hard throughout the weekdays, people will find a weekend trip to the nearby mountains or beaches areal relaxation, riding on the bike is best choice.In my opinion, the biggest advantage of traveling is we can learn much during our travel by bike about the geography, biology, and history of the places we visit. Therefore, you ’d better seize the chance to buy this bike so as to gain something meaningful.作文三Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write an advertisement on your campus website to sell a book you used at college. Your advertisement may include its brand, specifications/features, condition and price, and your contact information. You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.参考范文：Buying these books, you can reap the benefit of several aspects. For one thing, you can save a great amount of money and this will allow you to spend these saved money on other more significant things in that the books I sold here with only the half of the original price. For another, the content of these book include translation, writing, reading as well as listening which will be adapt to the students who are going to take the exam of CET-4 or CET-6. Last but not the least, through the purchase of these English course books with nine into new without any notes on them, you will improve your study skill to a great extent.听力真题与原文答案（缺16-25题干）1.A.The man in the car was absent-mindedB.The test driver made a wrong judgementC.The self-driving system was faultyD.The car was moving at a fast speed2.A.They have done better than conventionalB.They have caused several severe crashesC.They have posed a threat to other driversD.They have generally done quite well3.A.He works at a national parkB.He is a queen bee specialistC.He romoved the Beyonce from the bootD.He drove the bees away from his carA.They were looking after the queenB.They were making a lot of noiseC.They were looking for a new box to live inD.They were dancing in a unique way5.A.The discovery of a new species of snakeB.The second trip to a small remote island.C.The finding of 2 new species of frogD.The latest test on a rare animal apecies6.A.A poisonous snake attacked him on this field trip.B.He discovered a rare fog on a deserted islandC.A snake crawled onto his head in his sleep.D.He fell from a tall palm tree by accident7.A.From its genesB.From its lengthC.From its originD.From its colour8.A.The security check takes time.B.He has to check a lot of luggageC.His flight is leaving in less than 2 hoursD.The airport is a long way from the hotel9.A.In cashB.By credit cardC.With a traveler’s checkD.With his smart phoneA.Give him a receiptB.Confirm his flightC.Look after his luggageD.Find a porter for him11.A.Signing up for membership of S HotelB.Staying in the same hotel next time he comesC.Loading her luggage onto the airport shuttleD.Posting a comment on the hotel’s webpage12.A.He is the only boy in his familyB.He becomes tearful in windC.He has stopped making terrible facesD.He is his teacher’s favorite student13.A.Tell him to play in her backyardB.Do sth funny to amuse himC.Give him some cherry stones to play withD.Warn him of danger by making up a story14A.They could break pp’s legsB.They could sometimes terrify adultsC.They could fly against a strong windD.They could knock pp unconscious15.A.One would get a spot on their tongues if they told a lie deliberatelyB.One would have to shave their head to remove a bat in their hair.C.One would go to prison if they put a stamp on uoside downD.One would have curly hair if they ate too much stale bread16一.新闻听力【News Report 1】One of Google's self-driving cars crashed into a bus in California last month. There were no injuries.It is not the first time one of Google's famed self-driving cars has been involved in a crash, but it may be the first time it has caused one.On February 14th the self-driving car, travelling at 2mph (3km/h), pulled out in front of a public bus going 15mph (24km/h).The man in the Google vehicle reported that he assumed the bus would slow down to let the car out, and so he did not switch to the manual mode.In a statement, Google said: "We clearly bear some responsibility, because if our car hadn't moved, there wouldn't have been a crash."That said, our test driver believed the bus was going to slow or stop to allow us to merge into the traffic, and that there would be sufficient space to do that."The company's self-driving cars have done well over a million miles across various states in the US, and until now have only reported minor accidents.Q1: According to Google, what was the cause of the accident?B The test driver made a wrong judgement解析：根据新闻第一句话，这篇新闻主要报道的是谷歌无人自动驾驶汽车与一辆公交车发生碰撞这一事故。
2017年6月英语四级考试真题及答案解析版(第2套)
2017年6月大学英语四级考试真题及答案解析（第2套）Part I WritingDirections: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write an advertisement on your campus website to sell a bicycle you used at college. Your advertisement may include its brand, specifications/features, condition and price, and your contact information. You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.【参考范文】Bicycle on SaleDo you want to be a beautiful view by riding a bicycle on campus? Still looking for a better bicycle at a lower price? Good news! Here’s an ideal bicycle to meet all your needs.To begin with, it is a Forever mountain bike which I bought one year ago at the cost of 800 RMB. I was careful in the maintenance of the bike so that it’s in very good condition now. Besides, the bicycle is grass-green so it’s absolutely eye-catching. With a comfortable cushion and a highly sensitive braking system, its performance can be regarded as unrivalled. Last but not the least, the bicycle now is sold at half price and I will give a lock as a present to whoever buys it.Time waits for no man. So just move on! If you are interested, please contact me at the number of 1234567. I’m looking forward to your calling!【解析】“on sale”意思为“出售”；“maintenance”意思为“维护”；“braking system”意思为“刹车系统”；“performance”意思为“性能”；“unrivalled”意思为“无与伦比的”；“time waits for no man”意思为“时不我待”。
2017年6月大学英语四级真题及答案(第二套)
2017年6月大学英语四级真题及答案(第二套)Part I Writing (25 minutes) Directions:For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write an advertisement on your campus website to sell a bicycle you used at college. Your advertisement may include its brand, features,condition and price, and your contact information. You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.Part II Listening Comprehension (30 minutes) Section ADirections:In this section, you will hear three news reports. At the end of each news report, you will hear two or three questions. Both the news report and questions will be spoken only once. After you hear questions, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.Questions 1 to 2 are based on the conversation you have just heard.1. A) The majority of drivers prefer to drive and park themselves.B) Human drivers become easily distracted or tired while driving.C) Most drivers feel uncertain about the safety of self-driving cars.D) Most drivers have test driven cars with automatic braking features.2. A) Their drivers would feel safe after getting used to the automatic devices.B) They would be unpopular with drivers who only trust their own skills.C) Their increased comfort levels have boosted their sales.D) They are not actually as safe as automakers advertise.Questions 3 to 4 are based on the conversation you have just heard.3. A) Thefts of snowmobile dogs in Alaska.B) A series of injuries to snowmobile drivers.C) Attacks on some Iditarod Race competitors.D) A serious accident in the Alaska sports event.4. A) He stayed behind to look after his injured dogs.B) He has won the Alaska Iditarod Race four times.C) He received a minor injury in the Iditarod Race.D) He has quit the competition in Alaska for good.Questions 5 to 7 are based on the conversation you have just heard.5.A) It sank into the sea due to overloading.B) It ran into Nicaragua’s Big Corn Island.C) It disappeared between two large islands.D) It turned over because of strong winds.6. A) 13. B) 25.C) 30. D)32.7.A) He has helped with the rescue effort.B) He is being investigated by the police.C) He was drowned with the passengers.D) He is among those people missing.Section BDirections:In this section, you will hear two long conversations. At the end of each conversation, you will hear four questions. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.Questions 8 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.8. A) At a shopping centre. B) At a community college.C) At an accountancy firm. D) At an IT company.9. A) Helping out with data input. B) Arranging interviews.C) Sorting application forms. D) Making phone calls.10. A) He enjoys using computers.B) He needs the money badly.C) He wants to work in the city centre.D) He has relevant working experience.11.A) Purchase some business suits.B) Learn some computer language.C) Improve his programming skills.D) Review some accountancy terms.Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.12.A) They are keen on high technology.B) They are poor at technology skills.C) They often listen to National Public Radio.D) They feel superior in science and technology.13. A) Japanese. B) Germans.C) Poles. D) Americans.14. A) Emailing. B) Texting.C) Science. D) Literacy.15.A) It is undergoing a drastic reform.B) It lays emphasis on creative thinking.C) It has much room for improvement.D) It prioritizes training of practical skills.Section CDirections:In this section, you will hear three passages of lectures or talks followed by three or four questions. The recordings will be played only once. After you hear a question,you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.Questions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard.16. A) They have small roots. B) They grow white flowers.C) They taste like apples. D) They come from Central Africa.17.A) They turned from white to purple in color.B) They became popular on the world market.C) They became an important food for humans.D) They began to look like modern-day carrots.18.A) They were found quite nutritious.B) There were serious food shortages.C) People discovered their medicinal value.D) Farm machines helped lower their prices.Questions 19 to 21 are based on the passage you have just heard.19. A) She could update her family any time she liked.B) She could call up her family whenever she likedC) She could locate her friends wherever they were.D) She could download as many pictures as she liked.20. A) She liked to inform her friends about her success.B) She enjoyed reading her friends’ status updates.C) She felt quite popular among them.D) She felt she was a teenager again.21. A) She could barely respond to all her 500 Facebook friends.B) She spent more time updating her friends than her family.C) She could barely balance Facebook updates and her work.D) She didn’t seem to be doing as well as her Facebook friends.Questions 22 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard.22. A) They have strong muscles.B) They live a longer life than horses.C) They eat much less in winter.D) They can work longer than donkeys.23. A) It was a pet of a Spanish king.B) It was bought by George Washington.C) It was brought over from Spain.D) It was donated by a U.S. Ambassador.24. A) They met and exchanged ideas on animal breeding.B) They participated in a mule-driving competition.C) They showed and traded animals in the market.D) They fed mules with the best food they could find.25. A) The wider use of horses. B) The arrival of tractors.C) A shrinking animal trade. D) A growing donkey population.Part ⅢReading Comprehension (40 minutes) Section ADirections: In this section, there is a passage with ten blanks. You are required to select one word for each blank from a list of choices given in a word bank following the passage. Read the passage through carefully before making your choices, Each choice in the bank is identified by a letter. Please mark the corresponding letter for each item on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre. You may not use any of the words in the bank more than once.Questions 26 to 35 are based on the following passage.America’s Internet is fester than ever before, but people still complain about their Internet being too slow.New York’s Attorney General’s office (26)_______ an investigation in the fall into whether or not Verizon, Cablevision and Time Warner are delivering broadband that’s as fast as the providers (27)_______ it is. Earlier this month, the office asked for the public’s help to measure their speed results, saying consumers (28)_______ to get the speeds they were promised. “Too many of us may be paying for one thing, and getting another，” the Attorney General said.If the investigation uncovers anything, it wouldn’t be the first time a telecom provider got into (29)_______ over the broadband speeds it promised and delivered customers. Back in June, the Federal Communications Commission fined AT& T $ 100 million over (30)_______ that the carrier secretly reduced wireless speeds after customers consumed a certain amount of (31)_______ .Even when they stay on the right side of the law, Internet providers arouse customers’ anger over bandwidth speed and cost. Just this week, an investigation found that media and telecom giant Comcast isthe most (32)_______ provider. Over 10 months, Comcast received nearly 12,000 customer complaints, many (33)_______ to its monthly data cap and overage (超过额度的）charges.Some Americans are get ting so (34)_______ with Internet providers they’re just giving up.A recentstudy found that the number of Americans with high-speed Internet at home today (35)_______ fell during the last two years, and 15% of people now consider themselves to be “cord-cutters.”Section BDirections:In this section, you are going to read a passage with ten statements attached to it. Each statement contains information given in one of the paragraphs. Identify the paragraph from which the information is derived. You may choose a paragraph more than once. Each paragraph is marked with a letter. Answer the questions by marking the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2.From Accountant to Yogi: Making a Radical Career Change[A] At some point, almost all of us will experience a period of radical professional change. Some of us will seek it out; for others it will feel like an unwelcome intrusion into otherwise stable careers. Either way, we have choices about how we respond to it when it comes.[B] We recently caught up with yoga entrepreneur Leah Zaccaria, who put herself through the fire of change to completely reinvent herself. In her search to live a life of purpose, Leah left her high-paying accounting job, her husband, and her home, hi the process, she built a radically new life and career. Since then, she has founded two yoga studios, met a new life partner, and formed a new community of people. Even if your personal reinvention is less drastic, we think there are lessons from her experience that apply.[C] Where do the seeds of change come from? the Native American Indians have a saying: “Pay attention to the whispers so you won’t have to hear the screams.” Often the best ideas for big changes come from unexpected places —it’s just a matter of tuning in. Great leaders recognize the weak signals or slight signs that point to big changes to come. Leah reflects on a time she listened to the whispers: “About the time my daughter was five years old. I started having a sense that ‘this isn’t right.”’ She then realized that her life no longer matche d her vision for it.[D] Up until that point, Leah had followed traditional measures of success. After graduating with a degree in business and accounting, she joined a public accounting firm, married, bought a house, put lots of stuff in it, and had a bab y. “I did what everybody else thought looked successful,” she says. Leah easily could have fallen into a trap of feeling content; instead, her energy sparked a period of experimentation and renewal.[E] Feeling the need to change, Leah started playing with future possibilities by exploring her interests and developing new capabilities. First trying physical exercise and dieting, she lost some weight and discovered an inner strength. “1 fe lt powerful because 1 broke through my own limitations,” she recalls.[F] However, it was another interest that led Leah to rad ically reinvent herself. “I remember sitting on a bench with my aunt at a yoga studio,’’ she said, having a moment of clarity right then and there: Yoga is saving my life. Yoga is waking me up. I’m n ot happy and I want to change and I’m done with this.” In that moment of clarity Leah made an important leap,conquering her inner resistance to change and making a firm commitment to take bigger steps.[G] Creating the future you want is a lot easier if you are ready to exploit the opportunities that come your way. When Leah made the commitment to change, she primed herself to new opportunities she may otherwise have overlooked. She recalls:[H] One day a man I worked with, Ryan, who had his office next to mine, said, “Leah, let’s go look at this space on Queen Anne.” He knew my love for yoga and had seen a space close to where he lived that he thought might be good to serve as a yoga studio. As soon as I saw the location, I knew this was it. Of course I was scared, yet I had this strong sense of “I have to do this.” Only a few months later Leah opened her first yoga studio, but success was not instant.[I] Creating the future takes time. That’s why leaders continue to manage the present while building toward the big changes of the future. When it’s time to make the leap, th ey take action and immediately drop what’s no longer serving their purpose. Initially Leah stayed with her accounting job while starting up the yoga studio to make it all work.[J] Soon after, she knew she had to make a bold move to fully commit to her new future. Within two years, Leah shed the safety of her accounting job and made the switch complete. Such drastic change is not easy.[K] Steering through change and facing obstacles brings us face to face with our fears. Leah reflects on one incident that triggered her fears, when her investors threatened to shut her down: “I was probably up against the most fear I’ve ever had，” she says. “I had spent two years cultivating this community, and it had become successful very fast, but within six months I was facing the prospect of losing it all.”[L] She connected with her sense of purpose and dug deep, cultivating a tremendous sense of strength. “I was feeling so intentional and strong that I wasn’t going to let fear just take over. I was thinking, ‘OK, guys, if you want to try to shut me down, shut me down.’And I knew it wasa negotiation scheme, so I was able to say to myself, ‘This is not real.’” By naming her fears and facing them head-on, Leah gained confidence. For most of us, letting go of the safety and security of the past gives us great fear. Calling out our fears explicitly, as Leah did,can help us act decisively.[M] The cycle of renewal never ends. Leah’s growth spurred her to open her second studio—and it wasn’t for the money.[N] I have no desire to make millions of dollars. It’s not about that; it’s about growth for me. Honestly, I didn’t need to open a second studio. I was making as much money as I was as an accountant. But I know if you don’t grow, you stand still, and that doesn’t work for me.[O] Consider the current moment in your own life, your team or your organization. Where are you in the cycle of renewal: Are you actively preserving the present, or selectively forgetting the past, or boldly creating the future? What advice would Leah give you to move you ahead on your journey? Once we’re on the path of growth, we can continually move through the seasons of transformation and renewal.36. Readiness to take advanta ge of new opportunities will make it easier to create one’s desired future.37. By conventional standards, Leah was a typical successful woman before she changed her career.38. Leah gained confidence by laying out her fears and confronting them directly.39. In search of a meaningful life, Leah gave up what she had and set up her own yoga studios.40 Leah's interest in yoga prompted her to make a firm decision to reshape her life.41. Small signs may indicate great changes to come and therefore merit attention.42. Leah’s first yoga studio was by no means an immediate success.43. Some people regard professional change as an unpleasant experience that disturbs their stable careers.44. The worst fear Leah ever had was the prospect of losing her yoga business.45. As she explored new interests and developed new potentials，Leah felt powerful internally. Section CDirections:There are 2 passages in this section. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A), B), C) and D). You should decide on the best choice and mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2with a single line through the centre.Passage OneQuestions 46 to 50 are based on the following passage.The Urbanization —migration away from the suburbs to the city center —will be the biggest real estate trend in 2015, according to a new report.The report says America’s urbanization will continue to be the most significant issue affecting the industry, as cities across the country imitate the walkability and transit-oriented development making cities like New York and San Francisco so successful.As smaller cities copy the model of the se “24-hour cities，’’ tfiore affordable versions of these places will be created. The report refers to this as the coming of the “18-hour city，”，and uses the term to refer to cities like Houston, Austin, Charlotte, and Nashville, which are “positioning themselves as highly competitive, in terms of livability, employment offerings, and recreational and cultural facilities.”Another trend that looks significant in 2015 is that America’s largest population group, Millennials (千禧一代)，will continue to put off buying a house. Apartments will retain their appeal for a while for Millennials, haunted by what happened to home-owning parents.This trend will continue into the 2020s, the report projects. After that, survey respondents disagree over whether this generation will follow in their parents，footsteps, moving to the suburbs to raise families, or will choose to remain in the city center.Another issue af fecting real estate in the coming year will be America’s failing infrastructure. Most roads, bridges, transit, water systems, the electric grid, and communications networks were installed 50 to 100 years ago, and they are largely taken for granted until they fail.The report’s writers state that America’s failure to invest in infrastructure impacts not only the health of the real-estate market, but also our ability to remain globally competitive.Apart from the specific trends highlighted above, which cause some investors to worry, the report portrays an overall optimism borne by the recent healthy real-estate “upcycle” and improving economy. Seventy-four percent of the respondents surveyed report a “good to excellent” expectation of real-estate profitability in 2015. While excessive optimism can promote bad investment patterns, resulting in a real- estate “bubble,” the report’s writers downplay that potential outcome in that it has not yet occurred.46. According to the new report, real estate development in 2015 will witness_______ .A) an accelerating speedB) a shift to city centersC) a new focus on small citiesD) an ever-increasing demand47. What characterizes “24-hour cities” like New York?A) People can live without private cars.B) People are generally more competitive.C) People can enjoy services around the clock.D) People are in harmony with the environment.48. Why are Millennials reluctant to buy a house?A) They can only afford small apartments.B) The house prices are currently too high.C) Their parents' bad experience still haunts them.D) They feel attached to the suburban environment.49. What might hinder real estate development in the U.S.?A) The continuing economic recession in the country.B) The lack of confidence on the part of investors.C) The fierce global competition.D) The worsening infrastructure.50. How do most of the respondents in the survey feel about the U.S. real-estate market in 2015?A) Pessimistic. B) Hopeful.C) Cautious. D) Uncertain.Passage TwoQuestions 51 to 55 are based on the following passage.The brain is a seemingly endless library, whose shelves house our most precious memories as well as our lifetime’s knowledge. But is there a point where it reaches capacity?The answer is no, because brains are more sophisticated than that. Instead of just crowding in, old information is sometimes pushed out of the brain for new memories to form.Previous behavioural studies have shown that learning new information can lead to forgetting. But in a new study, researchers demonstrated for the first time how this effect occursin the brain.In daily life, forgetting actually has clear advantages. Imagine, for instance, that you lost your bank card. The new card you receive will come with a new personal identificatipn number (PIN). Each time you remember the new PIN, you gradually forget the old one. This process improves access to relevant information, without old memories interfering.And most of us may sometimes feel the frustration of having old memories interfere with new, relevant memories. Consider trying to remember where you parked your car in the same car park you were at a week earlier. This type of memory (where you are trying to remember new, but similar information) is particularly vulnerable to interference.When we acquire new information, the brain automatically tries to incorporate(合并)it within existing information by forming associations. And when we retrieve (检索) information, both the desired and associated but irrelevant information is recalled.,The majority of previous research has focused on how we learn and remember new information. But current studies are beginning to place greater emphasis on the conditions under which we forget, as its importance begins to be more appreciated.A very small number of people are able to remember almost every detail of their life. While it may sound like an advantage to many, people with this rare condition often find their unusual ability burdensome.In a sense, forgetting is our brain’s way of sorting memories, so the most relevant memories are ready for retrieval. Normal forgetting may even be a safety mechanism to ensure our brain doesn’t become too full.51. What have past behavioural studies found about our brain?A) Its capacity actually knows no limits.B) It grows sophisticated with practice.C) It keeps our most precious memor ies until life’s end.D) New information learned pushes old information out.52. What is the benefit of forgetting?A) It frees us from painful memories.B) It helps slow down our aging process.C) It facilitates our access to relevant information.D) It prevents old information from forming associations.53. What is the emphasis of current studies of memory?A) When people tend to forget.B) What contributes to forgetting.C) How new technology hinders memory capacity.D) Why learning and forgetting arc complementary.54. What do people find about their rare ability to remember every detail of their life?A) It adds to the burden of their memory.B) It makes their life more complicated.C) It contributes to their success in life.D) It constitutes a rare object of envy.55. What does the passage say about forgetting?A) It can enlarge our brain capacity.B) It helps get rid of negative memories.C) It is a way of organising our memories.D) It should not cause any alarm in any way.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.长江是亚洲最长、世界上第三长的河流。
2017年6月大学英语四级真题新闻部分及答案详解
2017年6月大学英语四级真题及答案详解(第一套)Section A1.A) The man in the car was absent-minded.B) The test driver made a wrong judgement.C) The self-driving system was faulty.D) The car was moving at a fast speed.2. A) They have done better than conventional cars.B) They have caused several severe crashes.C) They have posed a threat to other drivers.D) They have generally done quite well.Questions 3 to 4 are based on the conversation you have just heard.3. A) He works at a national park.B) He is a queen been specialist.C) He removed the beyond from the boot.D) He drove the bees away from his car.4. A) They were looking after the queenB) They were making a lot of noiseC) They were looking for a new box to live inD) They were dancing in a unique wayQuestions 5 to 7 are based on the conversation you have just heard.5. A) The discovery of a new species of snakeB) The second trip to a small remote islandC) The finding of 2 new species of frogD) The latest test on rare animal species6. A) A poisonous snake attacked him on his field tripB) He discovered a rare fog on a desertedC) A snake crawled onto his head in his sleepD) He fell from a tall palm tree by accident7. A) From its genesB) From its lengthC) From its originD) From its colour2017年6月大学英语四级真题及答案(第二套)Part II Listening Comprehension (30 minutes)Section AQuestions 1 to 2 are based on the conversation you have just heard.1.A) The majority of drivers prefer to drive and park themselves.B)Human drivers become easily distracted or tired while driving.C)Most drivers feel uncertain about the safety of self-driving cars.D)Most drivers have test driven cars with automatic braking features.2.A) Their drivers would feel safe after getting used to the automatic devices.B)They would be unpopular with drivers who only trust their own skills.C)Their increased comfort levels have boosted their sales.D)They are not actually as safe as automakers advertise.Questions 3 to 4 are based on the conversation you have just heard.3.A) Thefts of snowmobile dogs in Alaska.B) A series of injuries to snowmobile drivers.C)Attacks on some Iditarod Race competitors.D) A serious accident in the Alaska sports event.4.A) He stayed behind to look after his injured dogs.B)He has won the Alaska Iditarod Race four times.C)He received a minor injury in the Iditarod Race.D)He has quit the competition in Alaska for good.Questions 5 to 7 are based on the conversation you have just heard.5.A) It sank into the sea due to overloading.B) It ran into Nicaragua’s Big Corn Island.C) It disappeared between two large islands.D) It turned over because of strong winds.6.A) 13. B) 25.C) 30. D)32.7.A) He has helped with the rescue effort.B) He is being investigated by the police.C) He was drowned with the passengers.D) He is among those people missing.。
2017年6月大学英语四级完整版答案
大学英语四级考试第一套答案Part Ⅰ作文：A Second-hand Bicycle for SaleThis is a classic Forever mountain bicycle, which accompanied me through my last year of college life and has to be sold as my graduation is approaching.Specifically, designed for people loving sports, the bicycle owns many wonderful features, such as strong frames and flexible brakes, making it possible for its owner to ride fast and safely. Moreover, it can be folded, which means you can bring it into your dorm room, not afraid of your bike being stolen. In terms of its condition, despite a second-hand one, it is quite new and fully functioning because I just bought it last year and cherished it very much.The bike only asks for 400 yuanPart Ⅱ听力：1 .D> The test driver made a wrong judgment.2. A> They have generally done quite well.3. B〕He works at a national park.4. A> They were making a lot of noise.5. D> The discovery of a new species of snake.6. B> A snake crawled onto his head in his sleep.7. C> From its colour.8. B> His flight is leaving in less than 2 hours.9. B> By credit card.10. C> Give him a receipt.11. A> Posting a comment on the hotel’s webpage.12 D〕He has stopped making terrible faces.13. A> Warn him of danger by making up a story.14. D> They could break people's leg.15. C> One would have to shave their heir head to remove a bat shave their head.16. A> Everything seemed to be changing.17. B> Meeting people.18. C> He was a young student in the 1960s.19. A>They avoid looking at them.20. D>Itfocus its eye on their mouths.21. C> by taking in their facial expressions as a whole.22.C>They resort to different means to survive the bitter cold.23.B> They consume the energy stored before the long sleep.24.D> By storing enough food beforehand25.A> To stay safePart Ⅲ阅读26. I>relatively27. N>surprising28. M>suggest29. C>direct30. O>test31. J>remains32. E>including33. L>staple34. A>arrived35. G>raw36. H>Interestingly, their memories are highly self-centred:37. K>Not everyone with a tendency to fantasise will develop HSAM38. C>Veiseh can even put a date on when those tapes started recording:39. G>It didn’t take long for magazines and documentary film-makers40. P>This means they often have to make a special effort41. A>For most of us, memory is a mess of blurred and faded pictures of our lives.42. L>The people with HSAM I’ve interviewed would certainly agree43. E>‘Highly superior autobiographical memory’ <or HSAM for short>44. O>Not everyone with HSAM has experienced these benefits,45. I>Lawrence Patihis at the University of Southern Mississippi46. D>It misrepresents real life.47. B>It can be a new phase of one’s life.48. C>It undergoes radical transformation.49. B>to mature50. D>It is likely to be a critical turning point in one’s life.51. A>It is a welcome sign of the coming of spring.52. D>They are favored as a form of art.53. C>Eggs reflect the anxieties of people today.54. A>She never knows if the egg will break before the design is completed.55. B>It has a history of over two thousand years.PartⅣ翻译：The Yellow River is the third longest in Asia and the sixth longestin the world. "Yellow〞describes the color of the muddy river. The river originates in Qinghai, and runs through nine provinces before it empties into the Bohai Sea. The Yellow River is one of the several rivers that sustain life and livelihood in China. The Yellow River basin is the cradle of China’s ancient civilization and was once the most prosperous region in early history of China. However, the Yellow River had triggered many disasters due to frequent catastrophic floods. As such, over the past several decades, the Chinese government has taken a host of steps to prevent such disasters.大学英语四级考试第二套答案Part ISale Items—English Course BooksSome English course books are waiting for their new owners!This is a collection of College English Books ranging from book 1 to book 4 with CD attached behind. Many useful articles, either interesting or thought provoking, are incorporated in the books, followed by some practical and diversified exercises. Therefore, it is of great use to help you pass CET 4 and can also be a good choice of self study aside from being textbooks. Considering being used once, frankly speaking, they are not brand new, but with some necessary notes on the margins. Therefore, they are not charged high, only 10 yuanfor each book. There will be adiscount and a surprise gift offered to you if you buy them altogether.Englishplaysacriticallyimportantroleinourcollegestudyaswellasinsociety.Ihopeyou won’tPart II Listening ComprehensionSection A1. C> Most drivers feel uncertain about the safety of self-driving cars.2.A> Their drivers would feel safe after getting used to the automatic devices.3. C> Attacks on some Iditarod race competitors.4. B> He has won the Alaska Iditarod Race four times.5. D> It turned over because of strong winds.6. D> 32.7. B> He is being investigated by the police.Section B8. C> At an accountancy firm.9. A> Helping out with data input.10. B> He needs the money badly.11. D> Review some accountancy terms.12. B> They are poor at technology skills.13. A> Japanese.14. D> Literacy.15. C> It has much room for improvement.Section CPassage One16. A> They have small roots.17. D> They began to look like modern-day carrots.18. B> There were serious food shortages.Passage Two19. A> She could update her family any time she liked.20. B> She enjoyed reading her friends' status updates.21. D> She didn't seem to be doing as well as her Facebook friends.Passage Three22. A> They have strong muscles.23. C> It was brought over from Spain.24. C> They showed and traded animals in the market.25. B> The arrival of tractors.Part III Reading ComprehensionSection A26.O> vigorous 27. I> phenomenon 28.E> effectively 29.G> involved 30. M> solution31.D> cycling 32. C> control 33.J> preventing 34.N> sufficient 35. F> increased Section B36.H> The least that can be concluded from this research37.D> The fashion for teams is also spreading from38. B> Companies are abandoning conventional functional39. J> However, organisations need to learn something bigger40. G> Profound changes in the workforce are making teams41. A> Teams have become the basic building blocks of42. F> Hackman<who died in 2013> noted that teams are hindered by problems43. E> A good rule of thumb is that as soon as generals and hospital44. I> A new study of 12,000 workers in 17 countries by Steelcase45. C> The fashion for teams is driven by a senseSection CPassage One46. A> Britons have cut their spending on it47. B> It will remain gloomy.48. C> Luxurious features add much to the price.49. A> They are particular about the quality of toilet paper.50. D> Environmental protection is not much of a concern when Britons buy toilet paper. Passage Two51. B> She succeeded in quitting smoking abruptly.52. D> They were offered nicotine replacements.53. C> It is encouraging.54. B> needs some practice first55. A> They find it even more difficult.Part IV TranslationThe Yangtze River is the longest in Asia and the third longest in the world. The river, which flows through varied ecosystems along its passage, offers habitats for many endangered species and provides irrigation for 1/5 of China’s land. The Yangtze River basin is home to 1/3 of China’s population. The river plays a very important role in China historically, culturally and economically. The Yangtze River Delta contributes up to 20% of China’s GDP. For millennia, the Yangtze River has been used for water supply, shipment and industrial activities. The world’s largest hydropower station is also built on the river.大学英语四级考试第三套答案Part Ⅰ作文：A Computer for SaleDo you have the plan to purchase a computer in this new semester? If the answer is yes, then I have good news for you! Here is a computer available which will meet all of your needs.This is a second-hand computer. Although it was bought a year ago, it is still in good condition. I assure you that you will be fascinated by the brand of my computer, Apple. All software and hardware on this computer function smoothly and quickly. What’s more, it is the latest design released by Apple Inc. The storage space is big enough for you to complete any assignments, including editing and drawing. For business use, the computer may also be suitable for it is light and convenient to carry.If you are in need of a computer, this could be the best choice for you! Right now, I could offer a 20% discount to you. I guarantee that it would be the cheapest computer you have ever bought. Please contact me at the number 02125666.Part Ⅱ听力全国共有两套听力,在此不再重复.Part Ⅲ阅读选词填空26. J> launched27. C> claim28. G> deserved29. M> trouble30. A> accusations31. F> data32. I> hated33. K> relating34. H> frustrated35. B> actually长篇信息匹配36. G>Creating the future you want is a lot easier if you are ready to exploit the opportunities that come your way.37. D>Up until that point, Leach had followed traditional measures of success.38. L>She connected with her sense of purpose and dug deep, cultivating a tremendous sense of strength.39. B>We recently caught up with yoga entrepreneur Leah Zaccaria, who put herself through the fire of change to completely reinvent herself.40. F>However, it was another interest that led Leah to radically reinvent herself.41. C>Where do the seeds of change come from?42. H>One day a man I worked with, Ryan, who had his office next to mine,43. A> At some point, almost all of us will experience a period of radical professional change.44. K>Steering through change and facing obstacles brings us face to face with our fears45. E>Feeling the need to change, Leah started playing with future possibilities by exploring her interests and developing new capabilities.46. B> a shift to city centers.47. C> People can enjoy services around the clock.48. C> Their parents’ bad experience still haunts them.49. D> The worsening infrastructure.50. B> Hopeful.51. D> New information learned pushes old information out.52. C> It facilitates our access to relevant information.53. B> What contributes to forgetting.54. A> It adds to the burden of their memory.55. C> It is a way of organising our memories.PartⅣ翻译：As a major river system in southern China that runs through Guangzhou, capital of Guangdong Province, the Pearl River is the third longest in China, after the Yangtze River and the Yellow River. The Pearl River Delta, which covers an area of 11,000 square kilometers, represents one of the most developed regions in China. It is also home to the world’s largest city cluster in terms of size and population. Put together, the nine largest cities in the Delta are home to a combined population of over 57 million. Since reform and opening up was initiated in the late 1970s, the Pearl River Delta has become one of the leading regional economies and manufacturing centers inChina and around the world.四级完整版真题与答案解析请期待备战2017年12月份黑旋风试卷！敬请期待~联系星火英语：星火英语官方微博、星火英语官方微信〔ID:ispark8〕。
2017年6月大学英语四级听力真题和答案
2017年6月大学英语四级听力真题和答案2017 年 6 月大学英语四级真题及答案（第一套）Listening Comprehension Part II(30 minutes)Section ADirections: In this section, you will hear three news reports. At the end of each news report, you will hear two or three questions. Both the news report and questions will be spoken only once. After you hear questions, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.注意：此部分试题请在答题卡 1 上作答。
Questions 1 to 2 are based on the conversation you have just heard.1.A) The man in the car was absent-minded.B)The test driver made a wrong judgment.C)The self-driving system was faulty.D)The car was moving at a fast speed.2.A) They have done better than conventional cars.B)They have caused several severe crashes.C)They have posed a threat to other drivers.D)They have generally done quite well.Questions 3 to 4 are based on the conversation you have just heard.3.A) He works at a national park.B)He is a queen been specialist.C)He removed the beyond from the boot.D)He drove the bees away from his car.4.A) They were looking after the queenB)They were making a lot of noise第2页共18 页C)They were looking for a new box to live in第3页共18 页第 4 页 共 18 页D) They were dancing in a unique wayA) The discovery of a new species of snakeB) The second trip to a small remote islandC) The finding of 2 new species of frogD) The latest test on rare animal speciesA) A poisonous snake attacked him on his field tripB) He discovered a rare fog on a desertedC) A snake crawled onto his head in his sleepD) He fell from a tall palm tree by accidentA) From its genesB) From its lengthC) From its originD) From its colorection BDirections: In this section, you will hear two long conversations. At the end each conversation, you will hear four questions. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the b answer from the four choices markedA), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding tter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.uestions 8 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard. A) The security check takes timeB) He has to check a lot of luggageC) His flight is leaving in less than 2 hoursD) The airport is a long way from the hotel 9. A) In cashB) By credit cardQuestions 5 to 7 are based on the conversation you havejust heard. 5.6. 7. of est le8.第 5页 共 18 页C) With a traveler ' s checkD) With his smart phone 10. A) Give him a receiptB) Confirm his flightC) Look after his luggageD) Find a porter for himA) Signing up for membership of S Hotel B) Staying in the same hotel next time he comesC) Loading her luggage onto the airport shuttleD) Posting a comment on the hotel ' s webpageQuestions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard. 12.A) He is the only boy in his familyB) He becomes tearful in windC) He has stopped making terrible facesD) He is his teacher's favorite studentA) Tell him to play in her backyardB) Do something funny to amuse himC) Give him some cherry stones to play withD) Warn him of danger by making up a story 14. A) They could breakpp's legsB) They could sometimes terrify adultsC) They could fly against a strong windD) They could knock pp unconscious15. A) One would get a spot on their tongues if they told a liedeliberatelyB) One would have to shave their head to remove a bat in their hairC) One would go to prison if they put a stamp on upside downD) One would have curly hair if they ate too much stale bread11 .13.第 6 页 共 18 页Section CDirections: In this section, you will hear three passages of lectures or talks followed by three or four questions. The recordings will be played only once. After you hear a question,you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre. ), Questions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard. 16. A) Everything seemed to be changing.B) People were formal and disciplined.C) People were excited to go travellingoverseas. D) Things from the Victorian eracame back alive.17. A) Watching TV at home. B) Meeting people.C) Drinking coffee. D) Trying new foods.18. A) He was interested in stylishdresses. B) He was able to take alot of money.C) He was a student in the 1960s.D) He was a man full ofimagination.Questions 19 to 21 are based on the passage you have just heard. 19. A) They avoid looking at them.B) They run away immediately.C) They show anger on theirfaces. D) They makethreatening sounds.20. A) It turns to its owner for help. B) It turns away to avoidconflict. C) It looks away and gets angry, too. D) It focusesits eyes on their mouths.21. A) By observing their facial features carefully.第 7页 共18 页B) By focusing on a particular body movement.C) By taking in their facial expressions as a whole.D) By interpreting different emotions in different ways.Questions 22 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard.A) They have to look for food and shelter underground.B) They take little notice of the changes in temperature.C) They resort to different means to survive the bitter cold.D) They have difficulty adapting to the changed environment.23. A) They have their weight reduced to minimum.B) They consume the energy stored before the long sleep.C) They can maintain their heart beat at the normal rate.D) They can keep their body temperature warm and stable.24. A) By staying in hiding places and eating very little.B) By seeking food and shelter in people 's houses.C) By growing thicker hair to stay warm.D) By storing enough food beforehand.22. 25. A) To stay safe. C) To keep company. B) To save energy.D) To protect theyoung.2017年6月英语四级考试真题及答案整理一.新闻听力【News Report 1 】Oneo f Google's self-driving cars crashed into a bus in California last month. There were no injuries.It is not the first time one of Google's famed self-driving cars has been involved in a crash, but it may be the first time it has caused one.On February 14th the self-driving car, travelling at 2mph (3km/h), pulled out in front of a public bus going 15mph (24km/h).The man in the Google vehicle reported that he assumed the bus would slow down to let the car第8 页共18 页out, and so he did not switch to the manual mode.In a statement, Google said: "Weclearly bear some responsibility, becauseif our car hadn't moved, there wouldn'thave been a crash."That said, our test driver believedthe bus was going to slow or stop toallow us to merge into the traffic, andthat there would be sufficient space todo that."The company's self-driving cars havedone well over a million miles acrossvarious states in the US, and until nowhave only reported minor accidents.Q1: According to Google, what was thecause of the accident?B The test driver made a wrong judgement 解析：根据新闻第一句话，这篇新闻主要报道的是谷歌无人自动驾驶汽车与一辆公交车发生碰撞这一事故。
2017年6月四级考试真题参考答案和听力原文
2017年6月英语四级真题第一套参考答案参考范文Do you need a computer in the new semester? Still depressed for not being able to afford a new computer? Good news for you! My computer may be an available option for you to take into consideration.To begin with, it’s an Apple laptop which was bought two years ago at the price of 10,000 RMB. It is now in good condition and fully functional. Besides, my laptop is portable so that you can take it to anywhere you want. The storage space is big enough for you to do any assignments, including editing and drawing. Finally, with the dual-core processor and high-performance video card, it can be unimpeded when you play online games and watch videos.So if you are eager to have a computer of your own, please do not hesitate to call me at 1234567. I will offer you a 50% discount!答案速查1-5. CACBD 6-10. DBCAB 11-15. DBADC 16-20. ADBAB 21-25. DACCB26-30. JCGMA 31-35. FIKHB 36-40. GDLBF 41-45. CHAKE 46-50. BCCDB51-55. DCBAC听力原文News Report OneAutomakers and tech companies are working hard to offer the first true self-driving car, but 75% of drivers say they wouldn’t feel safe in such a vehicle. Still, 60% of drivers would like to get some kind of self-driving feature, such as automatic braking or self-parking, the next time they buy a new car. The attitudes are published in a new AAA (Triple A) survey of 1,800 drivers.Advocates of self-driving cars argue they would be safer than cars driven by humans because they wouldn’t get distracted or drive when tired. But those surveyed by AAA say they trust their own driving skills. Many feel the technology is too new and unproven.John Nielsen, AAA’s managing director of automotive engineering and repair, said tests suggest drivers may be overestimating their own abilities. He also believes they will be more likely to trust self-driving cars as they become more familiar with features such as automatic braking or parking. He estimated that the “comfort level” will increase considerably in five to ten years.1.What is the finding of the AAA survey?2.What does John Nielsen say about self-driving cars?News Report TwoOne dog has been killed and multiple dogs have been injured by a snowmobile driver in what appears to be an intentional attack on competitors in the Iditarod Race in Alaska.Aliy Zirkle was the first to report an attack. A snowmobile driver had repeatedly attempted to harm her and her team, and one of Zirkle’s dogs had received a non-life-threatening injury. Zirkle reported the attack when she arrived in Nulato, Alaska, in the early hours of the morning. Then Jeff King, a four-time champion, reported a similar attack. His team was hit by a snowmobile driver, injuring several dogs and killing a 3-year-old male dog. Reporter Zachariah Hughes says that neither King nor Zirkle was injured. Although this incident very much alters the race of the two participants competing for a win, both are going to continue on their way toward the finishingline.Alaska State Troopers released a statement saying they’ve arrested Arnold Demoski, 26. He faces a trial on several charges.3.What is the news report mainly about?4.What do we learn about Jeff King?News Report ThreeA tour boat turned over off the coast of Nicaragua, killing at least 13 people and leaving more passengers missing, officials said.The boat was carrying 32 people — 25 Costa Ricans, four Americans and three Nicaraguans. The 13 dead were all Costa Rican, the foreign ministry said. The boat, traveling between Nicaragua’s Big Corn Island and Little Corn Island, turned over Saturday near the larger island. Some passengers remain missing, the Costa Rican foreign ministry said, but did not specify how many. A local radio said an unspecified number of people were rescued, including the tour boat’s owner, Hilario Blandon. Nicaraguan naval authorities had banned sea travel in the area because of bad weather and strong winds, but the tour boat proceeded anyway.Blandon, the boat’s owner, has been arrested by Nicaraguan authorities, the state-run news agency said. 7Both he and a crew member, are being investigated for unintentional murder and exposing people to danger, according to police.5. What happened to the tour boat sailing off the Nicaraguan coast?6. How many people was the boat carrying?7. What do we know about the owner of the boat?Section BConversation OneM: Hi, Susan! You’re looking very smart today.W: I always look smart, James. Actually I’m on my way to a job interview.M: What job? Oh, you mean for the summer holidays?W: Yeah, there is only two weeks to go. I’ve got a second interview with that big foreign accountancy firm in the city center. You know the one.M: That’s fantastic!W: The work is just helping out with the data input, you know, but the pay isn’t too bad. It might suit you too. I know they hav e released two temporary positions available. And I don’t think they have anyone else yet.M: Um, if they take you on, tell them you know a friend who’d be really good too. I really need the money, and the experience will look good on my resume. Maybe we’ll be working together, the dream team.W: OK, we’ll do. If the boss likes me, I’ll mention it. It will be good to have someone around who I know. I’ll phone you afterwards. But perhaps you should put in an application anyway.M: Thanks, Susan. That’s great! Listen, do you want a lift to the city? I have my dad’s car today and nothing else to do this morning.W: Sure. Thanks, James.M: Let’s go then. The car is over there.W: By the way, how is your knowledge of accountancy? The interviewer may ask you about it.M: No problem. I think I can survive. 11I might just have to review a few accountancy terms. Maybe you can give me a practicing interview first.W: Of course. Let’s go then. Don’t want to be late!8. Where will Susan probably get a job?9. What will Susan’s future job involve?10. Why did James want the job in that company?11. What did James say he’ll have to do to prepare for the interview?Conversation TwoW: There is new data out today the confirms that many Americans are not good at math. And when it comes to everyday technology skills, we are did last compared to other developed countries. Here is Gabriele Emannuel of National Public Radio.M: Let’s start with the bad news that Americans are terr ible at technology skills, using email, naming a file on the computer, using the link on a webpage or just texting someone.W: No country scored below the US.M: Only one country, Poland performed as poorly as we did. Who came out the first? Japan did the best and then Finland. If you look at data about reading and math, you’ll notice something interesting: Young adults who went to college or graduate school were doing pretty well. In literacy, they were actually doing better than the peers in any other countries.W: So that’s a bit of good news!M: But when you look at Americans who have a high school diploma, they look a lot like other countries’ high school dropouts. We have a lot of work to do. That’s especially true when it comes to math. You go to the store and there is a sale. Buy one, get the second one, half off. You decide to buy two, how much you pay?W: You mean high school graduates cannot do this task in general?M: You are right. What does that tell us about our education system? Well, it tells us that we need to think about the preparedness of our students as they are leaving high school.W: Right. And schools, employers, in fact, we all need to do something about it. Thank you, Gabriele.12. What does the man say about Americans?13. Who performs the best in technology skills according to the man?14. In what aspect did American college students perform well?15. What do we learn from the conversation about American high school education?Section CPassage OneWild carrots probably evolved with the other flowering plants, about 360 million years ago. Like apples, carrots are native to Central Asia. That’s why horses, which also come from Central Asia, like both apples and carrots so much. With wild carrots, the roots are white, small and skinny, so we have to pick a lot of wild carrots to get enough to eat. Doctors used carrot seeds and roots as medicine, on the theory that foods that taste bad must be good for you.Around 800 AD, people in Central Asia, managed to develop a new kind of carrot—a purple carrot—thatattracted more interest from international traders. Then in the late 1500s, food scientists in the Netherlands cultivated large, straight, sweet, red carrots like the ones we eat today. But people still mostly fed carrots to horses, donkeys and pigs, and didn’t eat them themselves. In the 1600, people in China used carrots as medicine, but they also ate carrots boiled in soup. The red color was popular for Chinese New Year celebrations.But carrots got their biggest boost during the two World Wars, when food shortages force people to eat them, and governments told everyone how healthy carrots were. Today, cooler countries grow most of the world’s carrots. Mac hines do most of the planting and picking, and carrots are easy to store and ship, so they are cheap almost everywhere.16. What do we learn from the talk about wild carrots?17. What does the speaker say about carrots in the late 1500s?18. Why did people turn to carrots for food during the two World Wars?Passage TwoKatherine loved Facebook. With Facebook she could stay connected with her family no matter how far away they were. She could see their photos and read their status updates. With Facebook she could keep her relatives up to date on what she was doing. Another thing Katherine loved about Facebook was that she didn’t have to think about time zones when updating family. Whenever she called her parents or other relatives, she always had to think about the time difference so that she wouldn’t wake someone up or call when she knew they were in church.Facebook was so convenient. When Katherine joined Facebook, some of her classmates at high school started to add her as a friend. At first, this didn’t bother her. She loved learning about the success of people she knew when she was just a teenager. She loved finding out people were getting married, having babies and traveling. Soon however, Katherine found herself comparing herself with the people she was reading about on Facebook. It began to make her feel bad that some people seemed to be doing so much better than she was. She was also spending a lot of time on Facebook. It took a lot of time and energy to keep up with everyone’s status updates. Katherine started to think. She looked at the list of over 500 friends she had on Facebook and realized some of them were not really friends at all.19. What was one particular convenience Katherine loved about Facebook?20. How did Katherine feel when her classmates added her as a Facebook friend?21. What made Katherine feel bad about herself later on?Passage ThreeDo you know where a mule comes from? It is the child of a donkey and a horse. Mules have strong muscles like horses but they eat less, can work longer, and are gentler, like donkeys. George Washington was the first person in the United States to own mules. He had heard that mules made good farm animals. And he contacted the US ambassador in Spain to ask about them. In 1785, King Charles III of Spain sent Washington a male donkey as a gift. That male donkey became the father of the mule industry in the US.Every April, Maury County holds a Mule Day celebration. Held in Columbia, Tennessee, Mule Day had its beginning as “Breeders’ Day” in the 1840s. Farmers and farm animal breeders would bring their animals to market every April to show, buy, and trade. This was an important business before the days of tractors, when many families made a living from farming and mules were used as work animals. Eventually, tractors began to replace mules, making them less in demand.A parade was added to Mule Day in 1934 to attract more people. Over the years other activities have beenadded, and today more than 200,000 people show up each year to watch and participate. If you visit the Mule Day celebrations, you might see mule-driving contests, square dances or shows, or even a lumberjack competitions.22. What does the speaker say about mules?23. What do we learn about the donkey which is said to be the father of the US mule industry?24. What did farmers usually do on Mule Day in the 1840s?25. What made mules less in demand in America?【参考译文】The Pearl River, an extensive river system in southern China, flows through Guangzhou City. It is China’s third-longest river, only after the Yangtze River and the Yellow River. The Pearl River Delta (PRD) is one of the most developed regions in China with an area of about 11,000 square kilometers. It is the largest urban area in the world in both size and population. The nine largest cities of PRD have a combined population of over 57 million. Since the reform and opening up was adopted by the Chinese government in the late 1970s, the Delta has become one of the leading economic regions and a major manufacturing center of China and the world.。
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作文一 题目 Directions：For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write an advertisement on your campus website to sell a computer you used at college. Your advertisement may include its brand, specifications/features, condition and price, and your contact information. You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.
参考范文 Computer for Sale As I am about to graduate and leave the campus, I am going to sell my personal laptop at a low price.
It is a Lenovo ThinkPad that I bought in June, 2015. It is not big, but very functional. It has a four-core CPU, an independent display card of 2G, a hard disk of 500G and a screen of 15.6 inches.
For the last two years, the laptop has served as my faithful aid and helped me finish most of my assignments and my thesis. There has appeared no fault in the process. I owe so much to it. But as my workplace has already offered me a more advanced working laptop, I find there is no necessity for me to have two. And I know that there must be some of my schoolmates who are more in need of the ThinkPad. Therefore, I determined to sell it.
I bought the laptop as the price of 3500 yuan. Now I will sell it at 1500 yuan or less. Anyone interested can contact me via email, and my mailbox is ***@sina.com.
作文二： Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write an advertisement on your campus website to sell a bicycle you used at college. Your advertisement may include its brand, specifications/features, condition and price, and your contact information. You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.
参考范文 As we travel by bike, we will see beautiful sceneries typical of the region, meet and make friends with different people and get to know the custom of the local people.Having worked hard throughout the weekdays, people will find a weekend trip to the nearby mountains or beaches a real relaxation, riding on the bike is best choice.In my opinion, the biggest advantage of traveling is we can learn much during our travel by bike about the geography, biology, and history of the places we visit. Therefore, you ’d better seize the chance to buy this bike so as to gain something meaningful. 作文三 Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write an advertisement on your campus website to sell a book you used at college. Your advertisement may include its brand, specifications/features, condition and price, and your contact information. You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.
参考范文： Buying these books, you can reap the benefit of several aspects. For one thing, you can save a great amount of money and this will allow you to spend these saved money on other more significant things in that the books I sold here with only the half of the original price. For another, the content of these book include translation, writing, reading as well as listening which will be adapt to the students who are going to take the exam of CET-4 or CET-6. Last but not the least, through the purchase of these English course books with nine into new without any notes on them, you will improve your study skill to a great extent.
选词填空 The method for making beer has changed over time. Hops, for example, which give many a modern beer its bitter flavor, are a _____(26)recent addition to the beverage. This was mentioned in reference to brewing in the ninth century. Now, researchers have found a _____(27)ingredient in residue(残留物) from 5000-year-old beer brewing equipment. While excavating two pits at a site in the central plains of China, scientists discovered fragments from pots, funnels, amphorae, and stoves (stove fragment pictured). The different shapes of the containers _____(28)they were used to brew, filter, and store beer.They may be ancient “beer-making toolkits,” and the earliest _____(29)evidence of beer brewing in China, the researchers report online today in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. To _____(30)that hypothesis, the team examined the yellowish, dried _____(31)inside the vessels. The majority of the grains, about 80%, were from cereal crops like millet and barley(大麦), and about 10% were bits of roots, _____(32)likely, would have made the beer sweeter, the scientists say. Barley was an unexpected find: The crop was domesticated in western Eurasia and didn’t become a _____(33)food in central China until about 2000 years ago, according to the researchers. Based on that timing, they suggest barley may have _____(34)in the region not as food, but as_____(35)material for beer brewing beer.