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全国英语等级考试(pets4)完整套题及答案

全国英语等级考试(pets4)完整套题及答案

全国英语等级考试(pets4)完整套题及答案全国英语等级考试(pets4)完整套题及答案Difficult circumstances serve as a textbook of life for people.以下是店铺为大家搜索整理的全国英语等级考试(pets4)完整套题及答案,希望能给大家带来帮助!第一节:单项选择从A、B、C、D四个选项中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑.1. Usually, _______ care for children's ______.A. woman writers... livesB. women writer... lifeC. women writers ... lifeD. women writer ... lives2. ________ you are free, why not go skating with us?A. BecauseB. SinceC. AsD. For3. Great men never give up ______ difficulty.A. in a face ofB. in face of theC. in the face ofD. in the face of the4. ----- _____ is the engineer's husband ?----- The neighbor of your brother in the corner.A. WhoB. WhatC. HowD. Which5. There are ______ custom tailors and dressmakers in the U. S. than in European countries.A. far fewerB. so fewerC. very fewerD. too fewer6. A fireman discovered the __________ of the fire.A. truthB.. reasonC. causeD. fact7. That young man has made so much noise that he ___ not have been allowed attend the concert.A. couldB. mustC. wouldD. should8. "Would you like some more noodles ?""'No, thanks. I ________________."A. don't want toB. can't eatC.. am not hungryD. I'm full9.You may write to me or come to see me. ____________ way will doA. AllB. BothC. OneD. Either10. That was the first time I _______________ England's coastA. leftB. had leftC. would leaveD. has left11. Whenever I met him, _____________ was fairly frequent, ___________ I liked his sweet and hopeful smile.A. which ...不填 B that ... that C. it ... that D. what ... 不填12.I don't know what illness he suffered from, but I do remember he mentioned ___ in hospital last year.A. to have been B . to be C. having been D. being13. Entering the room, I found my father __ at the desk and ___ something .A. seat... writeB. seated ... wroteC. seated ... writingD. seating ... writing14. ____ they will send us an invitation is not yet known, __we hope they sill.A. If... writeB. That soC. When ... yetD. Whether ... but15. Nancy isn't here. It's my mistake. I forgot all about____ her.A. telephoningB. to telephoneC. to telephone toD. the telephone to第二节:完形填空阅读下面短文,从短文后所给各题的四个选项(A、B、C、D中选出能填入相应空白处的最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑.“Cool” is a word with many meanings. It s traditional meaning is used to 16 a temperature that is fairly cold. As the world has 17 , however, the word has expanded to 18 many different meanings.“Cool” can be used to express feelin gs of 19 in almostanything.When you see a brand-name car in the street, maybe you can’t help 20 , “It’s cool.” You might think, “He’s so cool,” when you see your 21 footballer.We all enlarge the meaning of “cool”. You can use it 22 many words such as “new” or “amazing.” Here’s an interesting story we can see 23 illustrate the usage of the word: A teacher asked her students to 24 the waterfall they had visited. On one student’s paper was just the one 25 , “It’s so cool.”26 he thought it was 27 to describe 28 he saw and felt.29 the story also proves the shortage of words and expressions. 30 “cool,” some people have no words to express the same meaning. So it is 31 to improve our word strength to maintain some 32 .As a popular word, “cool” stands for a kind of special 33 that people can accept easily. Excepting “cool,” can you think of many words that 34 your life as colorful? I can. And I think they are also very 35 .16. A. find B. take C. show D. make sure17. A. changed B. been developed C. been cleaned D. informed18. A. turn out B. take on C. take in D. come into19. A. satisfaction B. interest C. sense D. interesting20. A. to say B. telling C. shout D. saying21. A. famous B. out of date C. favourite D. modern22. A. in stead of B. in place of C. to take place of D. exchange23. A. is used to B. showing C. used to D. explaining24. A. write for B. copy down C. describe D. say something25. A. phrase B. word C. story D. sentence26. A. However B. May be C. As far as D. Perhaps27. A. The just thing B. the very mean C. some methods D. the best way28. A. the means B. what C. how D. wherever29. A. And B. If C. So D. But30. A. Without B. Using C. Not being used D. With31. A. important B. necessary C. impossible D. natural32. A. true B. belief C. richness D. interest33. A. habit B. culture C. language D. enjoyment34. A. put B. change C. better D. make35. A. cool B. easy C. difficult D. important第三部分:阅读理解阅读下列短文,从每题所给的'四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

2024四级英语考试试卷

2024四级英语考试试卷

2024四级英语考试试卷Part I:Writing (30 minutes)Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write an essay on the topic "The Importance of Cultural Heritage Protection". You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.Part II:Listening Comprehension (25 minutes)Section A.Directions: In this section, you will hear three news reports. At the end of each news report, you will hear two or three questions. Both the news report and 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).News Report 1.Questions 1 and 2 will be based on the following news item.A new study has found that the number of endangered species in the world is increasing at an alarming rate. The research, which was conducted by a team of international scientists, surveyed over 10,000 species across the globe. It was discovered that factors such as habitat destruction, climate change, and illegal hunting are the main reasons for this increase.1. What is the main topic of this news report?A) The success of international scientific research.B) The increase in the number of endangered species.C) The methods of conducting a global survey.D) The importance of protecting habitats.2. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a reason for the increase in endangered species?A) Habitat destruction.B) Climate change.C) Illegal hunting.D) Over - population.News Report 2.Questions 3 and 4 will be based on the following news item.In a major step towards sustainable transportation, a new type of electric bus has been launched in a large city. This bus is equipped with advanced battery technology that allows it to travel longer distances without recharging. The local government hopes that this will encourage more people to use public transportation and reduce the city's carbon footprint.3. What is special about the new electric bus?A) It has a very low cost.B) It is very small in size.C) It can travel long distances without recharging.D) It is made of recycled materials.4. What is the goal of the local government in launching this new bus?A) To make more money from public transportation.B) To attract more tourists to the city.C) To encourage people to use public transportation and reduce carbon footprint.D) To show off their advanced technology.News Report 3.Questions 5 to 7 will be based on the following news item.A famous university has announced a new scholarship program for international students. The program aims to attract talented students from all over the world to study in various fields such as science, technology, and engineering. The scholarship will cover tuition fees, accommodation, and living expenses for the selected students.5. Who is the scholarship program aimed at?A) Domestic students.B) International students.C) Students in science only.D) Students in engineering only.6. Which of the following is NOT covered by the scholarship?A) Tuition fees.B) Accommodation.C) Travel expenses.D) Living expenses.7. What fields are included in this scholarship program?A) Only science.B) Only technology.C) Only engineering.D) Science, technology, and engineering.Section B.Directions: In this section, you will hear two long conversations. At the end of each conversation, you will hear four questions. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D).Conversation 1.Questions 8 to 11 will be based on the following conversation.M: Hi, Lisa. How was your weekend?W: It was great. I went to a music concert.M: Oh, really? Who was performing?W: It was a local band. They play really good rock music.M: That sounds interesting. How did you find out about this concert?W: I saw an advertisement on the Internet.8. What did Lisa do last weekend?A) She went to a movie.B) She went to a music concert.C) She stayed at home.D) She went shopping.9. Who was performing at the concert?A) A famous singer.B) A foreign band.C) A local band.D) A group of dancers.10. How did Lisa know about the concert?A) From a friend.B) From a newspaper.C) From an advertisement on the Internet.D) From the radio.11. What kind of music does the band play?A) Pop music.B) Classical music.C) Rock music.D) Jazz music.Conversation 2.Questions 12 to 15 will be based on the following conversation.M: Have you started your project yet?W: Yes, I have. But I'm having some problems with it.M: What kind of problems?W: Well, I'm not sure about the research methods. I don't know if I should use questionnaires or interviews.M: Hmm, that's a difficult choice. Questionnaires can reach a large number of people, but interviews can get more in - depth information.W: Yes, that's exactly my dilemma. And also, I'm not sure how to analyze the data once I collect it.12. What is the woman's problem?A) She hasn't started her project yet.B) She is not sure about the research methods and data analysis.C) She doesn't have enough time for the project.D) She doesn't know what her project is about.13. What are the two research methods the woman is considering?A) Surveys and experiments.B) Questionnaires and interviews.C) Observations and tests.D) Case studies and focus groups.14. What is an advantage of questionnaires according to the man?A) They can get more in - depth information.B) They are easier to analyze.C) They can reach a large number of people.D) They are more accurate.15. What else is the woman not sure about?A) How to collect data.B) How to start the project.C) How to write the report.D) How to analyze the data.Section C.Directions: In this section, you will hear three passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear three questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D).Passage 1.Questions 16 to 18 will be based on the following passage.The Internet has changed the way we communicate and access information. It has made it possible for people all over the world to connect with each other instantly. However, it also has some negative effects. For example, the spread of false information has become a major problem. People need to be more careful when using the Internet and verify the information they receive.16. What has the Internet changed?A) Only the way we communicate.B) Only the way we access information.C) The way we communicate and access information.D) The way we live our lives completely.17. What is a negative effect of the Internet?A) It is too expensive to use.B) It takes too much time.C) The spread of false information.D) It is difficult to learn how to use.18. What should people do when using the Internet?A) Use it as much as possible.B) Ignore all the information.C) Be more careful and verify information.D) Only use it for entertainment.Passage 2.Questions 19 to 21 will be based on the following passage.Reading is an important activity that can enrich our knowledge and imagination. It can take us to different worlds and introduce us to different cultures. However, in modern society, many people are spendingless time reading. There are many reasons for this, such as the popularity of electronic devices and the fast - paced lifestyle.19. What can reading do?A) Only enrich our knowledge.B) Only enrich our imagination.C) Enrich our knowledge and imagination.D) Make us more popular.20. What is the situation of reading in modern society?A) More people are reading than before.B) People are spending less time reading.C) Reading has become more popular.D) Reading is only for students.21. Which of the following is a reason for people spending less time reading?A) Lack of good books.B) The unpopularity of electronic devices.C) The slow - paced lifestyle.D) The popularity of electronic devices and fast - paced lifestyle.Passage 3.Questions 22 to 24 will be based on the following passage.Exercise is essential for our physical and mental health. It can helpus maintain a good body shape, improve our cardiovascular function, and relieve stress. There are many different types of exercise, such as running, swimming, and cycling. People should choose the type of exercise that suits them best.22. What is exercise essential for?A) Only physical health.B) Only mental health.C) Physical and mental health.D) To look more beautiful.23. Which of the following is NOT an advantage of exercise?A) Maintaining a good body shape.B) Improving cardiovascular function.C) Causing more stress.D) Relieving stress.24. What should people do regarding exercise?A) Do the same exercise every day.B) Choose the type of exercise that suits them best.C) Only do running.D) Avoid exercise if they are busy.Part III:Reading Comprehension (40 minutes)Section A.Directions: In this section, there is a passage with ten blanks. You are required to select one word for each blank from a list of choices given in a word bank following the passage. Read the passage through carefully before making your choices. Each choice in the word bank is identified by a letter. Please mark the corresponding letter for each item on Answer Sheet 2. You may not use any of the words in the word bank more than once.The development of modern technology has had a great impact on ourdaily lives. One of the most significant changes is in the way we communicate. With the _(25)_ of the Internet and mobile phones, we can now communicate with people all over the world instantly. This has made the world seem smaller and has brought people closer together.However, this also has some _(26)_ effects. For example, people may become too _(27)_ on electronic devices and neglect face - to - face communication. In addition, the _(28)_ of false information on the Internet has become a serious problem.Another area where technology has had a major impact is in transportation. New forms of transportation such as high - speed trains and electric cars are becoming more and more _(29)_. These new technologies are more environmentally friendly and can help reduce _(30)_ emissions.In the field of education, technology has also brought many changes. Online courses are now widely available, which allows people to study at their own _(31)_ and from anywhere in the world. However, some people worry that this may lead to a decrease in the quality of education as there may be less _(32)_ interaction between teachers and students.Overall, while modern technology has brought many benefits, we also need to be aware of its _(33)_ and take steps to address them.Word Bank:A) advent.B) addicted.C) adverse.D) availability.E) carbon.F) close.G) convenient.H) direct.I) disadvantages.J) emergence.K) environmental.L) pace.M) pollution.N) prevalent.O) spread.25. A) advent.26. C) adverse.27. B) addicted.28. O) spread.29. N) prevalent.30. E) carbon.31. L) pace.32. H) direct.33. I) disadvantages.Section B.Directions: In this section, you are going to read a passage with ten statements attached to it. Each statement contains information given in one of the paragraphs. Identify the paragraph from which the information is derived. You may choose a paragraph more than once. Each paragraph is marked with a letter. Answer the questions by marking the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2.The Future of Work.A) The world of work is changing rapidly. Technological advancements such as artificial intelligence, robotics, and automation are transforming the way we work. These changes are not only affecting the types of jobsthat are available but also the skills that are required for success in the workplace.B) One of the most significant changes is the increasing automation of routine tasks. Machines are now able to perform many jobs that were previously done by humans, such as data entry, manufacturing, and customerservice. This has led to concerns about job losses, especially inindustries that rely heavily on manual labor.C) However, while some jobs may be disappearing, new jobs are alsobeing created. For example, the development of artificial intelligence has led to the emergence of new fields such as machine learning and data analytics. These fields require highly skilled workers who can develop, manage, and interpret complex algorithms.D) Another trend in the future of work is the increasing importance of soft skills. Soft skills such as communication, teamwork, and problem - solving are becoming more and more essential in the workplace. This is because as machines take over routine tasks, humans will need to focus on tasks that require human interaction and creativity.E) The rise of the gig economy is also changing the nature of work. In the gig economy, people work on a freelance or contract basis, oftenthrough online platforms. This gives workers more flexibility and control over their work, but it also means that they may not have the same job security or benefits as traditional employees.F) Technology is also enabling more remote work. With the developmentof high - speed Internet and communication tools, more and more people are able to work from home or other locations outside of the traditional office. This can improve work - life balance for employees and also reduce costsfor employers.G) However, remote work also has its challenges. For example, it can be difficult to maintain team cohesion and communication when employees arenot physically in the same location. Employers need to find ways to overcome these challenges, such as through the use of video conferencingand project management tools.H) In order to succeed in the future of work, individuals need to be adaptable and continuously learn new skills. Lifelong learning will be essential as the skills required for work are constantly evolving. Educational institutions and employers also need to play a role in providing training and development opportunities for workers.I) The future of work is likely to be more globalized. With the increasing ease of communication and transportation, companies are more likely to hire workers from all over the world. This means that individuals will need to be able to work effectively in a multicultural environment.J) Overall, the future of work is full of opportunities and challenges. While technological advancements are changing the nature of work, they also offer the potential for new jobs, greater flexibility, and improved productivity.34. Machines are taking over many jobs that were previously done by humans. B.35. New fields like machine learning and data analytics are emerging due to artificial intelligence. C.36. Soft skills are becoming more important as machines do routine tasks. D.37. The gig economy gives workers more flexibility but less job security. E.38. Remote work can improve work - life balance but has challenges in communication. F.39. Lifelong learning is necessary for individuals to succeed in the future of work. H.40. Companies are more likely to hire globally in the future. I.41. The future of work has both opportunities and challenges. J.42. Automation is not only affecting job types but also required skills.A.43. Employers need to use tools to overcome remote work challenges. G.Section C.Directions: There are 2 passages in this section. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A), B), C) and D). You should decide on the best choice and mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2.Passage 1.The concept of "green jobs" has become increasingly popular in recent years. Green jobs are those that contribute to environmental protection and sustainable development. These jobs can be found in a variety of sectors, such as renewable energy, energy efficiency, waste management, and sustainable agriculture.One of the main drivers of the growth of green jobs is the increasing concern about climate change. As countries around the world strive toreduce their carbon emissions, they are investing in renewable energy sources such as solar, wind, and hydro power. This has led to the creationof many jobs in the renewable energy sector, from research and developmentto installation and maintenance.In addition to renewable energy, energy efficiency is also an important area for green jobs. Improving the energy efficiency of buildings, for example, can reduce energy consumption and costs. Jobs in this area includeenergy auditors, who assess the energy use of buildings and recommend improvements, and insulation installers, who install energy - saving materials in buildings.Waste management is another sector with significant potential for green jobs. Recycling and composting are two important waste management methods that can reduce the amount of waste sent to landfills. Jobs in waste management include waste collectors, recyclers, and composting operators.Sustainable agriculture is also an emerging area for green jobs. Organic farming, for example, uses natural fertilizers and pesticides, which are better for the environment. Jobs in sustainable agriculture include farmers, agricultural technicians, and food processors who work with organic products.44. What are green jobs?A) Jobs that are only related to renewable energy.。

pet4考试题及答案

pet4考试题及答案

pet4考试题及答案1. 阅读下列句子,选择正确的单词填空。

A. DespiteB. BecauseC. AlthoughD. Unless句子:He didn't go to the party ________ he was invited.答案:A2. 根据所给语境,选择正确的动词形式填空。

A. had beenB. wereC. have beenD. has been语境:By the time she was 18, ________ to more than 30 countries.答案:C3. 阅读下列句子,选择正确的副词填空。

A. FinallyB. SeldomC. GraduallyD. Simply句子:The negotiations have been going on for months, and now they are ________ coming to a conclusion.答案:C4. 根据所给语境,选择正确的介词填空。

A. atB. inC. onD. with语境:She was born ________ the evening of July 4th, 1990.答案:C5. 阅读下列句子,选择正确的连词填空。

A. HoweverB. ThereforeC. MoreoverD. Nevertheless句子:The weather was terrible, ________ they decided to go out for a walk.答案:D6. 根据所给语境,选择正确的形容词填空。

A. ScaredB. ScarceC. ScaredD. Scarce语境:Water is a ________ resource in many parts of the world.答案:D7. 阅读下列句子,选择正确的冠词填空。

A. TheB. AnC. AD. /句子:_______ apple a day keeps the doctor away.答案:A8. 根据所给语境,选择正确的代词填空。

四级考试题真题及答案2024

四级考试题真题及答案2024

四级考试题真题及答案2024一、听力理解(共20分)1. 听力短对话A. 男人打算去图书馆。

B. 女人建议去咖啡馆。

C. 他们决定去公园散步。

D. 他们计划去电影院。

答案:B2. 听力长对话A. 女人错过了公交车。

B. 男人忘记了带钥匙。

C. 他们正在讨论工作计划。

D. 他们正在讨论周末计划。

答案:D二、阅读理解(共40分)1. 阅读理解第一篇根据文章内容,以下哪项是正确的?A. 公司最近进行了大规模裁员。

B. 公司计划扩大其业务范围。

C. 公司正在研发新产品。

D. 公司即将宣布破产。

答案:C2. 阅读理解第二篇文章中提到的主要问题是什么?A. 环境污染问题。

B. 能源短缺问题。

C. 人口增长问题。

D. 经济发展问题。

答案:B三、词汇与语法(共20分)1. 词汇题根据上下文,填入空白处最合适的词是:The company is looking for a new _______ to manage the project.A. managerB. engineerC. designerD. consultant答案:A2. 语法题填入空白处使句子语法正确的选项是:She _______ the book when I entered the room.A. readsB. is readingC. was readingD. has read答案:C四、写作(共20分)1. 图表作文请根据以下图表,写一篇不少于120词的短文,描述图表中的趋势,并给出你的分析。

图表显示了过去五年内,某城市的公共交通使用率的变化情况。

五、翻译(共20分)1. 汉译英请将以下句子翻译成英文:随着科技的发展,远程工作变得越来越普遍。

答案:With the development of technology, remote work is becoming increasingly common.2. 英译汉请将以下句子翻译成中文:"The rapid growth of the internet has changed the way we communicate."答案:互联网的迅速发展改变了我们的沟通方式。

2024年公共英语英语等级考试真题

2024年公共英语英语等级考试真题

2024年公共英语英语等级考试真题Public English (PE) Examination 2024Listening SectionPart 1: Questions and Answers1. What is the speaker talking about?A. A trip to the beachB. A new restaurant in townC. A movie they recently watchedD. A book they are reading2. According to the speaker, what is the main reason for the recent economic downturn?A. High inflation ratesB. Decreased consumer spendingC. Global market fluctuationsD. Government policies3. Where did the speaker last meet the person they are talking about?A. At a partyB. At a conferenceC. At a restaurantD. At the gymPart 2: Short Conversations4. What does the man plan to do over the weekend?A. Work on a projectB. Visit his familyC. Go hikingD. Study for an exam5. How does the woman feel about the new job offer?A. ExcitedB. IndifferentC. WorriedD. RelievedPart 3: Longer DialogueListen to the conversation between a student and a professor and answer the following questions.6. What is the professor's suggestion to the student?A. Change their majorB. Take an extra classC. Study harderD. Pursue an internship7. What does the student need to do in order to improve their grades?A. Attend all lecturesB. Seek help from a tutorC. Participate in class discussionsD. Spend more time studyingReading SectionPart 1: ComprehensionRead the following passage and answer the questions that follow.The Benefits of ExerciseRegular physical activity has numerous benefits for both the body and mind. Exercise helps to improve cardiovascular health, boost mood, and increase energy levels. Additionally, it can reduce the risk of chronic diseases such as diabetes and obesity. Incorporating exercise into your daily routine is essential for overall well-being.8. What are some of the benefits of exercise mentioned in the passage?A. Improved cardiovascular healthB. Reduced risk of chronic diseasesC. Better mental healthD. All of the above9. According to the passage, why should exercise be a part of one's daily routine?A. To lose weightB. To boost energy levelsC. To prevent illnessD. To socialize with othersPart 2: VocabularyChoose the word that best fits the definition provided.10. A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something with an uncertain outcome.A. AnxietyB. ExcitementC. ConfidenceD. IndifferenceWriting SectionPart 1: Short Answer11. Describe your favorite vacation destination and explain why you enjoy visiting it.12. Discuss the impact of social media on society and how it has changed communication habits.Part 2: EssayWrite an essay of at least 250 words on the following topic:Technology has greatly influenced the way people live and work. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of technologyin today's society, providing examples to support your arguments.End of ExaminationGood luck to all test-takers!。

公共英语pets-4考试在线测试试题

公共英语pets-4考试在线测试试题

公共英语pets-4考试在线测试试题公共英语pets-4考试在线测试试题You never know what you can do till you try.以下是店铺为大家搜索整理的公共英语pets-4考试在线测试试题,希望能给大家带来帮助!更多精彩内容请及时关注我们应届毕业考试网!1. Our students are free to study _____ interests them.A. thatB. whicheverC. whateverD. anything答案: C解析:我们的学生有自由学习自已所感兴趣的'东西。

2. Mathematics _____ easy to learn.A. isB. areC. canD. feels答案:A解析:数学是很容易学习的。

这里注意这个单词Mathematics,是一门学科,谓语要用单数形式。

3. It’s never _____ .A. late enough to learnB. not late enough to learnC. too late to learnD. so late as not learn答案: C解析:活到老,学到老。

too……to…… 太……而不能……, 这是一个否定句式,注意句子中有一个never,否定含义,双重否定,所以这个句子为肯定的语气。

4. I don’t know whether he is still _____ in collecting coins. He used to be, but that was several years ago.A. interestedB. interestingC. interestD. disinterested答案:A解析:我不知道他是否还对收集古币感兴趣。

他过去是这样的,但这是几年前了。

短语be interested in doing… 对…感兴趣。

2024年7月英语四级真题(第3套)

2024年7月英语四级真题(第3套)

2024年7月英语四级真题(第3套)Part I Writing (30 minutes) Directions: Suppose your university is seeking students’opinions on whether universitycanteens should be open to the public. You are now to write an essay to express your view. You will have 30 minutes for the task. You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.PartⅡListening Comprehension (25 minutes)特殊说明:由于多题多卷,第三套真题的听力试题与第二套真题的一致,只是选项顺序不同,因此,本套试卷不再提供听力部分。

Part III Reading Comprehension (40 minutes) Section ADirections: In this section, there is a passage with ten blanks. You are required to select one word for each blank from a 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.Over the coming decades, millions of jobs will be threatened by robotics and artificial intelligence. Despite intensive academic 26 on these developments, there has been little study on how workers 27 to being replaced through technology.To find out, business researchers at TUM and Erasmus University Rotterdam conducted 11 studies and surveys with over 2,000 persons from several countries.The findings show: In principle, most people view it more 28 when workers are replaced by other people than by robots or intelligent software. This preference 29 , however, when it refers to people’s own jobs. When that is the case, the majority of workers find it less upsetting to see their own jobs go to robots than to other employees. In the long term, however, the same people see machines as more threatening to their future role in the workforce. These effects can also be observed among people who have recently become unemployed. The researchers were able to identify the causes behind these 30 paradoxical results, too: People tend to 31 themselves less with machines than with other people. Consequently, being replaced by a robot or software 32 less of a threat to their feeling of self-worth. This reduced self-threat could even be observed when participants assumed that they were being replaced by other employees who relied on technological abilities such as artificial intelligence in their work.“Even when unemployment results from the 33 of new technologies, people still judge it in a social context,”says Christoph Fuchs, one of the authors of the study. “It is important to understand these 34 effects when trying to manage the massive changes in the working world to minimize 35 in society.”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.No escape as ‘snow day’becomes ‘e-learning day’A) Certain institutions, such as schools, are likely to close when bad weather, such as snow, flooding or extreme heat or cold, causes travel difficulties, power outages (断供), or otherwise endangers public safety. When snowy weather arrives in the US, it means the chance of school children benefiting from the long-standing tradition of the “snow day”, when schools are forced to close and students get an unexpected day off. B) The criterion for a snow day is primarily the inability of school buses to operate safely on their routes and danger to children who walk to school. Often, the school remains officially open even though buses do not run and classes are canceled. Severe weather that causes cancellation or delay is more likely in regions that are less able to handle the situation. Snow days are less common in more northern areas of the United States that are used to heavy winter snowfall, because municipalities are well equipped to clear roads and remove snow. In areas less accustomed to snow even small snowfalls of an inch or two may render roads unsafe.C) Snow days are a familiar theme in American film and TV shows, with children getting the good news and then running outside for some seasonal snowman-building and snowball throwing, against a background of joyful pop music. But the tradition is now over for pupils in several US states such as South Carolina, Nevada, Georgia and Indiana. This academic year, many school boards have introduced policies which require students to work from home if the school is shut by snow or extreme weather. They are known as “e-learning days”, which certainly sounds less fun than a snow day.D) Teachers are also losing their snow days and instead will be expected to be on hand to take a virtual register and answer students’questions online. A pilot programme in a school district in Anderson County, South Carolina, has supplied students with electronic tablets loaded with assignments to complete in the event of a school closure. If it is successful, it could be rolled out across the state.E) But some parents object to the new policy if the vigorous debate on the Facebook page of Anderson County school district is anything to go by. “When it snows, let the kids enjoy it,”said one commenter. Another said the decision would “ruin school even more”, and someone else called snow days “a fun part of childhood”. But supporters of the policy say it means children will miss fewer days of school. It will also bring to an end a less popular US high school tradition: the “make-up day”, which requires students in many states to make up the time lost due to weather by working during school holidays. F) Students in North Carolina already have several make-up days scheduled because of school closures during Hurricane Florence, which struck in September. Tom Wilson, the superintendent (主管) of Anderson County school district, said the change away from snow days makes practical and financial sense. He said technology has changed every profession, so it makes sense to use it to “eliminate”make-up days. Adam Baker of the Department of Education in Indiana said e-learning days were proving a “great success”. He said most Indiana schools already use digital devices during lessons, so it was an “easy decision”to extend this to days when schools are closed. He denies the decisionis depriving children of the chance to enjoy the snow. “Students are still able to enjoy snow days and outside time,”he said. “Many have PE and science assignments that have them out enjoying the weather.”But local school superintendents in Ohio are resisting proposals to adopt e-learning days. They fear that students without internet access at home will be disadvantaged by the policy, and superintendent Tom Roth is concerned that e-learning days will offer a lower quality of education.G) There are also so-called “blizzard bags”, with assignments that children take home ahead of an expected snow closure. But Mr. Roth says it is not sufficient as a replacement. “I think we still need the class time to give our kids the education that they deserve,”he said. “You can’t get that with a blizzard bag or doing the work from home like that. It’s not going to be as effective.”H) There is a long-running debate on whether missing days of school affects attainment. In England, there has been a focus on tackling absenteeism (旷课) from school. The Department for Education (DFE) published research in 2016 arguing that missing any days at school could have a negative impact on results. Even a few days lost in a year could be enough to miss out on getting a good exam grade, the DFE’s research concluded. This differed from the findings of a study from Harvard University in the US, which concluded that missing a few occasional days because of the weather did not damage learning. I) The Harvard study examined seven years of school results data and could not find any impact from snow closures. What caused more disruption was when schools tried to stay open in bad weather, even though many staff and pupils were absent. But weather can make a difference to school results, according to another piece of Harvard research published last summer. It’s hot weather that has the negative impact. The results of 10 million school students were examined over 13 years and researchers found a “significant”link between years with extremely hot weather and lower results.J) It’s obvious that students should go to school every day to get the most out of education. In cases of extreme weather students don’t always have that option. However, research shows that authorised absences from school such as during extreme weather are less problematic for students than absences that are not authorised. This is because unauthorisedabsences tend to reflect patterns and behaviours of student disengagement, or the possible negative attitudes of parents towards education that students adopt and carry with them through schooling. The level of impact on students’educational performance is all to do with the length of time that a student is absent from school and how regularly this occurs.36. There is opposition to the practice of giving children assignments to take home before extreme weather forces a school closure.37. New policies adopted by many US schools require students to do online learning at home in case of a school closure.38. According to some research, extreme hot weather negatively affects students’performance.39. There is a time-honoured tradition in the US for school kids to stay at home on “snow days”.40. Debates on social media show some parents are opposed to ending the “snow day”tradition.41. In more northern regions of the US, school is less likely to be affected by snowy weather.42. Research indicates absences from school with permission do not cause as many problems as those without permission.43. There is objection to e-learning days owing to fear that students with no access to the Internet at home will suffer.44. In a pilot programme, students are given electronic devices to do assignments when schools are closed.45. A long-standing debate is going on over the impact of school absences on students’academic performance.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 2 with a single line through the centre.Passage OneQuestions 46 to 50 are based on the following passage.It may sound surprising, but you don’t have to be interested in fashion, or even in history, to enjoy Dress Codes: How the Laws of Fashion Made History. I happen to be interested in both, and ended up enjoying the book for completely different reasons. Richard Thompson Ford is a law professor, and you probably won’t forget that for even one page. His carefully reasoned arguments, packed with examples, sound almost like reading a court opinion, only maybe wordier. You will probably never think of fashion as a trifle again. Ford’s thesis is that the best way to understand what particular fashions meant in any given era is to look at the restrictions placed on them. Through this lens, he shows us that the first laws passed in the 1200s to ensure that only the nobility were allowed to wear certain fabrics, colors and ornaments reflected the rise of the middle class, who were now able to imitate some of these fashions. The status of the upper classes was threatened; fashion was a tool to preserve it.Ford takes the reader through the evolution of fashion while examining the underlying motivations of status, sex, power, and personality, which, he assumes, influenced all innovations in fashion in the past and which continue to influence us today. His writing is more than a little dense—dense with research, clauses, and precise adjectives and nouns. But there’s also humor and enough interesting episodes to make the writing appealing. No one is spared his sharp analysis: not the easy targets of 19th century women’s crippling (伤害身体的)fashions nor the modern uniforms of Silicon Valley T-shirts.But the greatest strength of this book (on fashion!) is its intellectual profoundness. Ford asks us to question unconscious beliefs, to realize that we almost never do so, to understand that the simplest choices are charged with meaning, and yet that meaning can and does change all the time. Consider the fact that a 1918 catalog insisted that boys and girls be dressed in the appropriate color. We believe our thinking today is evolved; Ford shows us it’s not.46. What does the author think of the book Dress Codes: How the Laws of Fashion Made History?A) It is read by people for entirely different reasons.B) It is meant for those interested in fashion history.C) It makes enjoyable as well as informative reading.D) It converts fashion into something for deliberation.47. How can people best understand a particular fashion in an era, according to Ford? A) Byexamining the restraints imposed on it.B) By looking at what the nobility were wearing.C) By glancing at its fabrics, colors and ornaments.D) By doing a survey of the upper and middle classes.48. What was the aim of the first laws passed regarding fashion in the 1200s? A) To facilitate the rise of the middle class.B) To loosen restrictions on dress codes.C) To help initiate some novel fashions.D) To preserve the status of the nobles.49. What does the author think of Ford’s writing?A) It uses comparison and contrast in describing fashions of different eras. B) It makes heavy reading but is not lacking in humor or appeal.C) It is filled with interesting episodes to spare readers intolerable boredom. D) It is characteristic of academics in presenting arguments.50. What does the author say is the greatest strength of Ford’s book?A) Plentiful information.B) Meaningful choices.C) Evolved thinking.D) Intellectual depth.Passage TwoQuestions 51 to 55 are based on the following passage.The art of persuasion means convincing others to agree with your point of view or to follow your course of action. For some of us, persuasion is an instinctive quality and the power of influencing comes naturally. For the rest of us, persuasion skills can be learned and developed over time.Employers place a great value on employees with persuasion skills because they can impact several aspects of job performance. Besides, teamwork and leadership rely heavily on the power of persuasion to get things done. Without persuasion skills, employees may not be as committed to or convinced of the importance of an organization’s vision and long-term mission. Effective use of persuasion skills will not only help get your coworkers excited about your ideas, it’ll also help you motivate them to achieve a common goal. In order to learn the art of persuasion at the workplace, you need to understand how to handle conflicts and reach agreements. Good communication is the first step in effective persuasion, but logic and reasoning are just as important. Before you can get somebody on-board with your goal, you should help them understand why they should pursue it. Using visual aids to back up your ideas can help communicate your ideas better and make compelling arguments so your listeners will come to a logical choice and become fully committed to your ideas and plans.Successful persuasion skills are based on your ability to have positive interactions and maintain meaningful relationships with people. In order to sustain those relationships, you must be able to work in their best interests as well. Your coworkers are more likely to agree with you when they succeed alongside you. The more they achieve and the greater progress they make, the more they trust your judgement and strength.We persuade and get persuaded every day—we’re either convincing or being convinced. A vastmajority of people prefer collaboration and teamwork over traditional organizational structures; no one likes to be told what to do or to be pushed around. Therefore, organizations and leaders should adopt powerful persuasion skills to bring about necessary changes.51. What does the author say about the ability to be persuasive in the first paragraph? A) People may either be born with it or be able to cultivate it.B) It proves crucial in making others follow one’s course of action.C) It refers to the natural and instinctive power of influencing one’s coworkers. D) People may view it as both a means to convince others and an art of communication.52. Why are persuasion skills greatly valued in the workplace?A) They enable employees to be convinced of their long-term gains.B) They enable employees to trust their leaders unconditionally.C) They help motivate coworkers to strive for a common goal.D) They help an organization to broaden its vision effectively.53. What should people do to learn the art of persuasion at the workplace? A) Acquire effective communication skills.B) Avoid getting involved in conflicts with others.C) Understand the reason for pursuing their goals.D) Commit themselves fully to their ideas and plans.54. When are you more likely to succeed in persuading your coworkers? A) When they are convinced you work in their interests while sacrificing your own.B) When they become aware of the potential strength of the judgements you make.C) When they become aware of the meaningful relationships you keep with them.D) When they are convinced they will make achievements together with you.55. Why are organizations and leaders advised to adopt powerful persuasion skills to bring about necessary changes?A) To convince employees of the value of collaboration.B) To allow for the preferences of most people of today.C) To improve on traditional organizational structures.D) To adapt to employees’ever-changing working styles.Part ⅣTranslation (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.汉语中的“福”字(the character fu)表示幸福和好运,是中国传统文化中最常用的吉祥(auspicious)符号之一。

全国英语等级考试试题pets4阅读

全国英语等级考试试题pets4阅读

全国英语等级考试试题pets4阅读Section II Reading( 75 minutes)Part ARead the following text and fill each of the numbered spaces with ONE suitable word. Writeyour answers on the ANSWER SHEET.The United States leads all industrial nations in the proportion of its young men and women who receive higher education. Why is this? What motivates a middle-income family with two children to (21)_________ loans for up to $120,000 so that their son and daughtercan(22)_________private universities for four years? Why would both parents in a low-income family take jobs to support their three children at a state university each (23)_________an annual cost of $4,000? Why should a woman in her forties quit her job and use her savings to(24)_________for the college education she did not receive when she was(25) _________?Americans place a high personal value (26)_________ higher education. This is an attitude that goes (27)_________ to the country' s oldest political traditions. People in the United Slates have always believed that education is necessary for (28)_________a democratic government.They believe that it prepares the individual (29)_________ informed intelligent, political participation, including voting.Before World War II, a high school education seemed adequate for (30)_________ most people's needs, but the post-war period produced dozens of new questions for Americans. How should atomic (31)_________ be used? Should scientists be (32)_________ to experiment in splitting genes? Should money be spent on (33)_________ astronauts into space---or should it be used for aid to another nation? Americans rarely express a direct vote on such complex matters, but the representatives they elect (34) _________decide such issues. In recent years, (35) _________aresult many Americans have begun to regard a college education as necessary to becoming an informedAmerican voter.Section llReading Part A参考译文在受高等教育的年轻男女比例方面,美国领先于所有工业国家。

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以下是我为大家搜寻整理的全国英语等级考试pets-4考试真题试卷,期望能给大家带来帮忙!更多精彩内容请准时关注我们应届毕业生考试网!section i listening comprehension,part ayou will hear a recording of a conversation between mary and john about the hilton hotel and the hotel rossiya. listen to it and fill out the table with the information youve heard for questions 1-5. some of the information has been completed for you. write not more than 3 words in each numbered box. you will hear the recording twice. you now have 25 seconds to read the table below.information about the hilton hotel and the hotel rossiya the hilton hotel the hotel rossiyanumber of bedrooms 1 3,200number of employees 2 3,000number of restaurants 12 3number of elevators 4country of location u.s. 5tapescript:m: hi, mary. hows everything?w: fine. you know, john, im planning to go to las vegas for a holiday and would like to stay in a large hotel. anything to recommend?m: er? the hilton hotel there is quite a large one. it has ? er ? 3,174 bedrooms. it also has 12 restaurants and about 125,000 square feet of convention space. therere a 10-acre recreation deck and a stage show dining hall. over 3,600 people now work for it.w: oh, great! is it the largest hotel in the u.s.?m: yes, it is. but it may not be the largest in the world. er ? as far as i know, the hotel rossiya in moscow is larger than hilton. it is a 12-story building that has 3,200 rooms. it can provide accommodation for 6,000 guests. it takes nearly 8 years and a half to spend one night in each room. besides, theres a 21-story presidential tower in the central courtyard. it has 15 restaurants and 93 elevators. and it employs about 3,000 people. the ballroom is known as the worlds largest. russians are not allowed to live in that hotel. and foreigners are charged 16 times more than the very low rate charged russian officials.w: its unbelievable ?[fade out]now you will hear the recording again. (the recording is repeated.)that is the end of part a.part B you w will hear a radio weather forecast. answer questions 6-10 while listening. use not more than 5 words for each answer. you will hear the recording twice. you now have 40 seconds to read the questions.when will showers reach south-west england and the southern coast of wales?6 what will the minimum temperature be in the south during the night?7 on what day of the week do you think this weather forecast was given?8 what will be the general feeling about the weekend in the netherlands?9 what part of england will be cloudy and dry over the weekend?10 w: hello. its been another warm and fine day for most of us. temperatures in south-east england reached twenty-six degrees centigrade by mid-afternoon, and brighton had fifteen hours of lovely sunshine. but already the weather is beginning to change, im afraid, and during the night showers will slowly move in from the atlantic to reach south-west england and the southern coast of wales by early morning.the rest of the country will have a very mild, dry night with minimum temperatures no lower than fifteen degrees in the south, a little cooler ? eleven degrees or so ? in the north. any remaining showers in northwest scotland will pass quickly, to leave a mild, dry night there too.and now, the outlook for friday and the weekend. well, southern europe will once again get the best of the weekend weather, and if your holiday starts this weekend, then southern spain is the place to go, with temperatures of thirty-fourdegrees along the mediterranean coast. at the eastern end of the med, too, you can expect uninterrupted sunshine and temperatures of up to thirty-two degrees centigrade in greece and south-east italy, but further north the weathers not so settled. much of france, belgium and the netherlands will be cloudy with occasional rain and maximum temperatures will be around twenty-two degrees ? very disappointing for this time of the year.scotland and northern ireland will have heavy rain for much of the weekend and temperatures will drop to a cool seventeen degrees. across most of england the weather will be cloudy but mainly dry with sunny periods. and when the sun does come out temperatures could rise to a maximum of twenty-three degrees.now you will hear the recording again. (the recording is repeated.)that is the end of part b.part cyou will hear three dialogues or monologues. before listening to each one, you will have time to read the questions related to it. while listening, answer each question by choosing a, b, c or d. after listening, you will have time to check your answer. you will hear each piece once only.questions 11-13 are based on the following talk introducing emily dickinson, a well-known american poet. you now have 30 seconds to read questions 11-13.11. how long did emily dickinson live in the house where she was born?[a] almost all her life[b] less than half her life[c] until 1830[d] before 187212. which of the following is true of emily dickinson?[a] she was not a productive poet.[b] she saw many of her poems published.[c] she was not a sociable person.[d] she had contact only with a few poets.13. when was emily dickinson widely recognized?[a] after henry james referred highly to her[b] after seven of her poems were published[c] after her poems became known to others[d] after she was dead for many years.文档内容到此结束,欢迎大家下载、修改、丰富并分享给更多有需要的人。

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