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2022年6月英语四级考试真题试卷Part I Writing (30 minutes)Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay on theimportance of writing ability and how to develop it. You should write at least 120 wordsbut no more than 180 words._______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Part II Listening Comprehension (25 minutes)听力音频MP3文件，点击进入听力真题页面Section ADirections: In this section, you will hear three news reports. At the end of each newsreport, you will hear two or three questions. Both the news report and the questions willbe spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer fromthe four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter onAnswer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.Questions 1 and 2 are based on the news report you have just heard.1. A) Annoyed.B) Scared.C) Confused.D) Offended.2. A) It crawled over the womans hands.B) It wound up on the steering wheel.C) It was killed by the police on the spot.D) It was covered with large scales.Questions 3 and 4 are based on the news report you have just heard.3. A) A study of the fast-food service.B) Fast food customer satisfaction.C) McDonalds new business strategies.D) Competition in the fast-food industry.4. A) Customers higher demands.B) The inefficiency of employees.C) Increased variety of products.D) The rising number of customers.Questions 5 to 7 are based on the news report you have just heard. 5. A) International treaties regarding space travel programs.B) Legal issues involved in commercial space exploration.C) U.S. governments approval of private space missions.D) Competition among public and private space companies.6. A) Deliver scientific equipment to the moon.B) Approve a new mission to travel into outer space.C) Work with federal agencies on space programs.D) Launch a manned spacecraft to Mars.7. A) It is significant.B) It is promising.C) It is unpredictable.D) It is unprofitable.Section BDirections: In this section, you will hear two long conversations. Atthe end of eachconversation, you will hear four questions. Both the conversation and the questionswill be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answerfrom the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter onAnswer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.Questions 8 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.8. A) Visiting her family in Thailand.B) Showing friends around Phuket.C) Swimming around a Thai island.D) Lying in the sun on a Thai beach.9. A) She visited a Thai orphanage.B) She met a Thai girls parents.C) She learned some Thai words.D) She sunbathed on a Thai beach. 10. A) His class will start in a minute.B) He has got an incoming phone call.C) Someone is knocking at his door.D) His phone is running out of power.11. A) He is interested in Thai artworks.B) He is going to open a souvenir shop.C) He collects things from different countries.D) He wants to know more about Thai culture.Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.12. A) Buying some fitness equipment for the new gym.B) Opening a gym and becoming personal trainers.C) Signing up for a weight-loss course.D) Trying out a new gym in town.13. A) Professional personal training.B) Free exercise for the first week.C) A discount for a half-year membership.D) Additional benefits for young couples.14. A) The safety of weight-lifting.B) The high membership fee.C) The renewal of his membership.D) The operation of fitness equipment.15. A) She wants her invitation renewed.B) She used to do 200 sit-ups every day.C) She knows the basics of weight-lifting.D) She used to be the gyms personal trainer.Section CDirections: In this section, you will hear three passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear three or four questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spokenonly once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the fourchoices 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 tend to be nervous during interviews.B) They often apply for a number of positions.C) They worry about the results of their applications.D) They search extensively for employers information.17. A) Get better organized.B) Edit their references.C) Find better-paid jobs.D) Analyze the searching process.18. A) Provide their data in detail.B) Personalize each application.C) Make use of better search engines.D) Apply for more promising positions.Questions 19 to 21 are based on the passage you have just heard.19. A) If kids did not like school, real learning would not take place.B) If not forced to go to school, kids would be out in the streets.C) If schools stayed the way they are, parents were sure to protest.D) If teaching failed to improve, kids would stay away from school.20. A) Allow them to play interesting games in class.B) Try to stir up their interest in lab experiments.C) Let them stay home and learn from their parents.D) Design activities they now enjoy doing on holidays.21. A) Allow kids to learn at their own pace.B) Encourage kids to learn from each other. C) Organize kids into various interest groups.D) Take kids out of school to learn at first hand.Questions 22 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard.22. A) It is especially popular in Florida and Alaska.B) It is a major social activity among the young.C) It is seen almost anywhere and on any occasion.D) It is even more expressive than the written word.23. A) It is located in a big city in Iowa.B) It is really marvelous to look at.C) It offers free dance classes to seniors.D) It offers people a chance to socialize.24. A) Their state of mind improved.B) They became better dancers.C) They enjoyed better health.D) Their relationship strengthened.25. A) It is fun.B) It is life.C) It is exhausting.D) It is rhythmical.Part Ⅲ Reading Comprehension (40 minutes)Section ADirections: In this section, there is a passagewith ten blanks. You are required to select one word for each blank from a list of choicesgiven in a word bank following the passage. Read the passage through carefully beforemaking your choices. Each choice in the bank is identified by a letter. Please mark thecorresponding letter for each item on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through thecentre. You may not use any of the words in the bank more than once. Since the 1940s, southern California has had a reputation for smog. Things are not asbad as they once were but, according to the American Lung Association, Los Angeles isstill the worst city in the United States for levels of 26 . Gazing down on the city from theGetty Center, an art museum in the Santa Monica Mountains, one would find the view ofthe Pacific Ocean blurred by the haze (霾). Nor is the states bad air 27 to its south. Fresno, in the central valley, comes top of the list in America for year-round pollution. Residents hearts and lungs are affected as a 28 . All of which, combined withCalifornias reputation as the home of technological 29 , makes the place ideal fordeveloping and testing systems designed to monitor pollution in 30 . And that is justwhat Aclima, a new firm in San Francisco, has been doing over the past few months. Ithas been trying out monitoring stations that are 31 to yield minute-to-minute maps of32 air pollution. Such stations will also be able to keep an eye on what is happeninginside buildings,including offices.To this end, Aclima has been 33 with Googles Street View system. Davida Herzl, Aclimasboss, says they have revealed pollution highs on days when San Franciscos transitworkers went on strike and the citys 34 were forced to use their cars. Conversely, cycleto work days have done their job by 35 pollution lows.A) assisted B) collaborating C) consequence D) consumers E) creating F) detail G) domestic H) frequently I) inhabitants J) innovation K) intended L) outdoor M) pollutants N) restricted O) sumSection BDirections: In this section, you are going to read a passage with ten statementsattached to it. Each statement contains information given in one of the paragraphs. Identify the paragraph from which the information is derived. You may choose aparagraph more than once. Each paragraph is marked with a letter. Answer the questionsby marking the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2.As Tourists Crowd Out Locals, Venice Faces Endangered ListA) On a recent fall morning, a large crowd blocked the steps at one of Venices maintourist sites, the Rialto Bridge. The Rialto Bridge is one of the four bridges spanning theGrand Canal. It is the oldest bridge across the canal, and was the dividing line betweenthe districts of San Marco and San Polo. But on this day, there was a twist: it was filledwith Venetians, not tourists.B) People are cheering and holding their carts in the air, says Giovanni Giorgio, whohelped organize the march with a grass-roots organization called Generazione 90. Thecarts he refers to are small shopping carts—the symbol of a true Venetian. It started asa joke, he says with a laugh. The idea was to put blades on the wheels! You know? LikeBen Hur. Precisely like that,you just go around and run people down.C) Venice is one of the hottest tourist destinations in the world. But thats a problem. Upto 90,000 tourists crowd its streets and canals every day —far outnumbering the 55,000 permanent residents. The tourist increase is one key reason the citys population isdown from 175,000 in the 1950s. The outnumbered Venetians have been steadilyfleeing. And those who stick around are tired of living in a place where they cant evenget to the market without swimming through a sea of picture-snapping tourists. Imagine, navigating through 50,000 people while on the way to school or to work.D) Laura Chigi, a grandmother at the march, says the local and national governmentshave failed to do anything about the crowds for decades, because theyre only interestedin tourism—the primary industry in Venice, worth more than $3 billion in 2022. Veniceis a cash cow, she says, and everyone wants a piece. E) Just beyond St. Marks Square, a cruise ship passes, one of hundreds every year thatappear over their medieval (中世纪的) surroundings. Their massive wake creates wavesat the bottom of the sea, weakening the foundations of the centuries-old buildingsthemselves. Every time I see a cruise ship, I feel sad, Chigi says. You see the mud itdrags; the destruction it leaves in its wake? That hurts the ancient wooden polesholding up the city underwater. One day well see Venice break down.F) For a time, UNESCO, the cultural wing of the United Nations, seemed to agree. Twoyears ago, it put Italy on notice, saying the government was not protecting Venice. UNESCO considers the entire city a World Heritage Site, a great honor that meansVenice, at the cultural level, belongs to all of the worlds people. In 2022, UNESCO gaveItaly two years to manage Venices flourishing tourism or the city would be placed onanother list—World Heritage In Danger, joining such sites as Aleppo and Palmyra, destroyed bythe war in Syria.G) Venices deadline passed with barely a murmur (嘟哝) this summer, just as UNESCOwas meeting in Istanbul. Only one representative, Jad Tabet from Lebanon, tried toraise the issue. For several years, the situation of heritage in Venice has beenworsening, and it has now reached a dramatic situation, Tabet told UNESCO. We haveto act quickly—there is not a moment to waste.H) But UNESCO didnt even hold a vote. Its been postponed until 2022, says AnnaSomers, the founder and CEO of The Art Newspaper and the former head of Venice inPeril, a group devoted to restoring Venetian art. She says the main reason the U.N. cultural organization didnt vote to declare Venice a World Heritage Site In Danger isbecause UNESCO has become intensely politicized. There would have been some back-room negotiations.I) Italy boasts more UNESCO World Heritage Sites than any other country in the world, granting it considerable power and influence within the organization. The former headof the UNESCO World Heritage Centre, which oversees heritage sites, is FrancescoBandarin, a Venetian who now serves as UNESCOs assistant director-general forculture.J) Earlier this year, Italy signed an accord with UNESCO to establish a task force ofpolice art detectives and archaeologists (考古学家) to protect cultural heritage fromnatural disasters and terror groups, such as ISIS. The accord underlined Italys globalreputation as a good steward of art and culture.K) But adding Venice to the UNESCO endangered list—which is dominated by sites indeveloping and conflict-ridden countries—would be an international embarrassment, and could even hurt Italys profitable tourism industry. The Italian Culture Ministry saysit is unaware of any government efforts to pressure UNESCO. As for the organizationitself, it declined a request for an interview.L) The citys current mayor, Luigi Brugnaro, has ridiculed UNESCO and told it to mind itsown business, while continuing to support the cruise ship industry, which employs 5,000 Venice residents.M) As for Venetians, theyre beyond frustrated and hoping for a solution soon. Its anightmare for me. Some situations are really difficult with tourists around, says Giorgioas he navigates around a swelling crowd at the Rialto Bridge. There are just so many ofthem. They never know where they are going, and do not walk in an orderly manner. Navigating the streets can be exhausting.N) Then it hits him: This crowd isnt made up of tourists. Theyre Venetians. Giorgio sayshes never experienced the Rialto Bridge this way in all his 22 years. For once, we arethe ones who are blocking the traffic, he says delightedly. It feels unreal. It feels likewere some form of endangered species. Its just nice. The feeling is just pure. But, heworries, if tourism isnt managed and his fellow locals continue to move to the mainland, his generation might be the last who can call themselves native Venetians.36. The passing cruise ships will undermine the foundations of the ancient buildings inVenice.37. The Italian government has just reached an agreement with UNESCO to takemeasures to protect its cultural heritage.38. The heritage situation in Venice has been deteriorating in the past few years.39. The decrease in the number of permanent residents in Venice is mainly due to theincrease of tourists.40. If tourism gets out of control, native Venetians may desert the city altogether oneday.41. UNESCO urged the Italian government to undertake its responsibility to protectVenice.42. The participants in the Venetian march used shopping carts to show they were 100% local residents.43. Ignoring UNESCOs warning, the mayor of Venice maintains his support of the citystourism industry.44. One woman says that for decades the Italian government and local authorities haveonly focused on the revenues from tourism.45. UNESCO has not yet decided to put Venice on the list of World Heritage Sites InDanger.Section CDirections: There are 2 passages in this section. Each passage is followed by somequestions 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 onAnswer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre. Passage OneQuestions 46 and 50 are based on the following passage.Living in an urban area with green spaces has a long-lasting positive impact onpeoples mental well-being, a study has suggested. UK researchers found moving to agreen space had a sustained positive effect, unlike pay rises or promotions, which onlyprovided a short-term boost. Co-author Mathew White, from the University of Exeter, UK, explained that the study showed people living in greener urban areas weredisplaying fewer signs of depression or anxiety. There could be a number of reasons, he said, for example, people do many things to make themselves happier: they strivefor promotion or pay rises, or they get married. But the trouble with those things is thatwithin six months to a year, people are back to their original baseline levels of well-being. So, these things are not sustainable; they dont make us happy in the long term. We found that for some lottery (彩票) winnerswho had won more than ￡500,000 thepositive effect was definitely there, but after six months to a year, they were back to thebaseline.Dr. White said his team wanted to see whether living in greener urban areas had alasting positive effect on peoples sense of well-being or whether the effect alsodisappeared after a period of time. To do this, the team used data from the BritishHousehold Panel Survey compiled by the University of Essex.Explaining what the data revealed, he said: What you see is that even after three years, mental health is still better, which is unlike many other things that we think will make ushappy. He observed that people living in green spaces were less stressed, and lessstressed people made more sensible decisions and communicated better.With a growing body of evidence establishing a link between urban green spaces and apositive impact on human well-being, Dr. White said, Theres growing interest amongpublic policy officials, but the trouble is who funds it. What we really need at a policylevel is to decide where the money will come from to help support good quality localgreen spaces.46. According to one study, what do green spaces do to people?A) Improve their work efficiency.B) Add to their sustained happiness.C) Help them build a positive attitude towards life.D) Lessen their concerns about material well-being.47. What does Dr. White say people usually do to make themselves happier?A) Earn more money.B) Settle in an urban area.C) Gain fame and popularity.D) Live in a green environment.48. What does Dr. White try to find out about living in a greener urbanarea?A) How it affects different people.B) How strong its positive effect is.C) How long its positive effect lasts.D) How it benefits people physically.49. What did Dr. Whites research reveal about people living in a green environment?A) Their stress was more apparent than real.B) Their decisions required less deliberation.C) Their memories were greatly strengthened.D) Their communication with others improved.50. According to Dr. White, what should the government do to build more green spacesin cities?A) Find financial support. B) Improve urban planning.C) Involve local residents in the effort.D) Raise public awareness of the issue.Passage TwoQuestions 51 to 55 are based on the following passage.You probably know about the Titanic, but it was actually just one of three state-of-the-art(先进的) ocean ships back in the day. The Olympic class ships were built by the Harland Wolff ship makers in Northern Ireland for the White Star Line company. TheOlympic class included the Olympic, the Britannic and the Titanic. What you may notknow is that the Titanic wasnt even the flagship of this class. All in all, the Olympic classships were marvels of sea engineering, but they seemed cursed to suffer disastrousfates. The Olympic launched first in 1910, followed by the Titanic in 1911, and lastly theBritannic in 1914. The ships had nine decks, and White StarLine decided to focus onmaking them the most luxurious ships on the water. Stretching 269.13 meters, the Olympic class ships were wonders of naval technology, and everyone thought that they would continue to be so for quite some time. However, all suffered terrible accidents on the open seas. The Olympic got wrecked before theTitanic did, but it was the only one to survive and maintain a successful career of 24 years. The Titanic was the first to sink after famously hitting a huge iceberg in 1912. Following this disaster, the Britannic hit a naval mine in 1916 and subsequently sank aswell.Each ship was coal-powered by several boilers constantly kept running by exhaustedcrews below deck. Most recognizable of the ship designs are the ships smoke stacks, but the fourth stack was actually just artistic in nature and served no functionalpurpose. While two of these ships sank, they were all designed with double hulls (船体) believed to make them unsinkable, perhaps a mistaken idea that led to the Titanicsand the Britannics tragic end.The Olympic suffered two crashes with other ships and went on to serve as a hospitalship and troop transport in World War I. Eventually, she was taken out of service in1935, ending the era of the luxurious Olympic class ocean liners.51. What does the passage say about the three Olympic class ships?A) They performed marvellously on the sea.B) They could all break the ice in their way.C) They all experienced terrible misfortunes.D) They were models of modern engineering.52. What did White Star Line have in mind when it purchased the three ships?A) Their capacity of sailing across all waters.B) The utmost comfort passengers could enjoy.C) Their ability to survive disasters of any kind.D) The long voyages they were able to undertake.53. What is said about the fourth stack of the ships?A) It was a mere piece of decoration.B) It was the work of a famous artist.C) It was designed to let out extra smoke.D) It was easily identifiable from afar.54. What might have led to the tragic end of the Titanic and the Britannic?A) Their unscientific designs.B) Their captains misjudgment.C) The assumption that they were built with the latest technology.D) The belief that they could never sink with a double-layer body.55. What happened to the ship Olympic in the end?A) She was used to carry troops. B) She was sunk in World War I.C) She was converted into a hospital ship.D) She was retired after her naval service.Part IV Translation (30 minutes)Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to translate a passage from Chineseinto English. You should write your answer onAnswer Sheet 2.公交车曾是中国人出行的主要交通工具。

2021年6月大学英语四级考试真题(第2套)

2021年6月大学英语四级考试真题（第2套）Part I Writing (30 minutes) Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write an essay titled "Do violent video games lead to violence?" The statement given below is for your reference. You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.A growing body of research finds that violent video games can make kids act aggressively in their real world relationships, causing an increase in violence.PartⅡListening Comprehension (25 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 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 1 and 2 are based on the news report you have just heard.1.A) See the Pope.B) Go to Newcastle.C) Travel to German.D) Tour an Italian city.2.A) He was taken to hospital in an ambulance.B) His car hit a sign and was badly damaged.C) His GPS system went out of order.D) He ended up in the wrong place.Questions 3 and 4 are based on the news report you have just heard.3. A) Scotland will reach the national target in carbon emissions reduction ahead of schedule.B) Glasgow City Council has made a deal with ScottishPower on carbon emissions.C) Glasgow has pledged to take the lead in reducing carbon emissions in the UK.D) First Minister Nicola Sturgeon urged ScottishPower to reduce carbon emissions.4. A) Glasgow needs to invest in new technologies to reach its goal.B) Glasgow is going to explore new sources of renewable energy.C) Stricter regulation is needed in transforming Glasgow’s economy.D) It’s necessary to create more low-emission zones as soon as possible.Questions 5 to 7 are based on the news report you have just heard.5. A) It donates money to overpopulated animal shelters.B) It permits employees to bring cats into their office.C) It gives 5,000 yen to employees who keep pet cats.D) It allows workers to do whatever their hearts desire.6. A) Keep cats off the street.B) Rescue homeless cat.C) Volunteer to help in animal shelters.D) Contribute to a fund for cat protection.7. A) It has contributed tremendously to the firm’s fame.B) It has helped a lot of to improve animals’ well-being.C) It has led some other companies to follow the suit.D) It has resulted in damage to office equipment.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) Find out where Jimmy is.B) Borrow money from Jimmy.C) Make friends with Jimmy.D) Ask Jimmy what is to be done.9. A) He was unsure what kind of fellow Jimmy was.B) He was working on a study project with Jimmy.C) He wanted to make a sincere apology to Jimmy.D) He wanted to invite her to join in a study project.10. A) He got a ticket for speeding.B) He got his car badly damaged.C) He was involved in a traffic accident.D) He had an operation for his injury.11. A) He needed to make some donation to charity.B) He found the 60 pounds in his pocket missing.C) He wanted to buy a gift for his mother’s birthday.D) He wanted to conceal something from his parents.Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.12. A) Shopping delivery.B) Shopping online.C) Where he goes shopping.D) How often he does shopping.13. A) Searching in the aisles.B) Dealing with the traffic.C) Driving too long a distance.D) Getting one’s car parked.14. A) The after-sales service.B) The replacement policy.C) The quality of food products.D) The damage to the packaging.15. A) It saves money.B) It offers more choice.C) It increases the joy of shopping.D) It is less time-consuming.Section CDirections:In this section, you will hear three passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear three or four questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on 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 little talent for learning math.B) They need medical help for math anxiety.C) They need extra help to catch up in the math class.D) They have strong negative emotions towards math.17. A) It will gradually pass away without teacher’s help.B) It affects low performing children only.C) It is related to a child’s low intelligence.D) It exists mostly among children from poor families.18. A) Most of them have average to strong math ability.B) Most of them get timely help from their teachers.C) They will regain confidence with counselling.D) They are mostly secondary school students.Questions 19 to 21 are based on the passage you have just heard.19. A) Social media addition is a threat to our health.B) Too many people are addicted to smartphones.C) Addiction to computer games is a disease.D) Computer games can be rather addictive.20. A) They prioritize their favored activity over what they should do.B) They do their favored activity whenever and wherever possible.C) They are unaware of the damage their behavior is doing to them.D) They are unable to get rid of their addiction without professional help.21. A) It may be less damaging than previously believed.B) There will never be agreement on its harm to people.C) It may prove to be beneficial to developing creativity.D) There is not enough evidence to classify it as a disease.Questions 22 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard.22. A) They are relatively uniform in color and design.B) They appear more formal than other passports.C) They are a shade of red bordering on brown.D) They vary in color from country to country.23. A) They must endure wear and tear.B) They must be of the same size.C) They must be made from a rare material.D) They must follow some common standards.24. A) They look more traditional.B) They look more official.C) They are favored by airlines.D) They are easily identifiable.25. A) For beauty.B) For variety.C) For visibility.D) For security.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．Social isolation poses more health risks than obesity or smoking 15 cigarettes a day, according to research published by Brigham Young University. The 26 is that loneliness is a huge, if silent, risk factor.Loneliness affects physical health in two ways. First, it produces stress hormones that can lead to many health problems. Second, people who live alone are less likely to go to the doctor 27 , to exercise or to eat a healthy diet.Public health experts in many countries are 28 how to address widespread loneliness in our society. Last year Britain even appointed a minister for loneliness. “Loneliness 29 almost every one of us at some point,” its minister for loneliness Baroness Barran said. “It can lead to very serious health 30 for individu als who become isolated and disconnected.”Barran started a “Let's Talk Loneliness” campaign that 31 difficult conversations across Britain. He is now suppor ting “ 32 benches,” which are public seating areas where people are encouraged to go and chat with one another. The minister is also 33 to stop public transportation from being cut in ways that leave people isolated.More than one-fifth of adults in both the United States and Britain said in a 2018 34 that they often or always feel lonely. More than half of American adults are unmarried, and researchers have found that even among those who are married, 30% of relationships are 35 strained. A quarter of Americans now live alone, and as the song says, one is the loneliest number.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.The start of high school doesn’t have to be stressfulA)This month, more than 4 million students across the nation will begin high school. Manywill do well. But many will not. Consider that nearly two-thirds of students will experience the “ninth-grade shock,” which refers to a dramatic drop in a student’s academic performance.Some students cope with this shock by avoiding challenges. For instance, they may drop difficult coursework. Others may experience a hopelessness that results in failing their core classes, such as English, science and math.B)This should matter a great deal to parents, teachers and policymakers. Ultimately it shouldmat ter to the students themselves and society at large, because students’ experience of transitioning (过渡)to the ninth grade can have long-term consequences not only for the students themselves but for their home communities. We make these observations as research psychologists who have studied how schools and families can help young people thrive.C)In the new global economy, students who fail to finish the ninth grade with passing grades incollege preparatory coursework are very unlikely to graduate on time and go on to get jobs.One study has calculated that the lifetime benefit to the local economy for a single additional student who completes high school is half a million dollars or more. This is based on higher earnings and avoided costs in health care, crime, welfare dependence and other things.D)The consequences of doing poorly in the ninth grade can impact more than students’ ability tofind a good job. It can also impact the extent to which they enjoy life. Students lose many of the friends they turned to for support when they move from the eighth to the ninth grade. One study of ninth-grade students found that 50 percent of friendships among ninth graders changed from one month to the next, signaling striking instability in friendships.E)In addition, studies find the first year of high school typically shows one of the greatestincreases in depression of any year over the lifespan. Researchers think that one explanation is that ties to friends are broken while academic demands are rising. Furthermore, most adult cases of clinical depression first emerge in adolescence(青春期). The World Health Organization reports that depression has the greatest burden of disease worldwide, in terms of the total cost of treatment and the loss of productivity.F)Given all tha t’s riding on having a successful ninth grade experience, it pays to explore whatcan be done to meet the academic, social and emotional challenges of the transition to high school. So far, our studies have yielded one main insight: Students’ beliefs about change—their beliefs about whether people are stuck one way forever, or whether people can change their personalities and abilities—are related to their ability to cope, succeed academically and maintain good mental health. Past research has called these beliefs “mindsets (思维模式) ,”with a “fixed mindset” referring to the belief that people cannot change and a “growth mindset”referring to the belief that people can change.G)In one recent study, we examined 360 adolescents’ beliefs about the nature of “smartness”—that is, their fixed mindsets about intelligence. We then assessed biological stress responses for students whose grades were dropping by examining their stress hormones (荷尔蒙). Students who believed that intelligence is fixed—that you are stuck being “not smart” if you struggle in school—showed higher levels of stress hormones when their grades were declining at the beginning of the ninth grade. If students believed that intelligence could improve—that is to say, when they held more of a growth mindset of intelligence—they showed lower levels of stress hormones when their grades were declining. This was an exciting result because it showed that the body’s stress responses are not determined solely by one’s grades. Instead, declining grades only predicted worse stress hormones among students who believed that worsening grades were a permanent and hopeless state of affairs.H)We also investigated the social side of the high school transition. In this study, instead ofteaching students that their smartness can change, we taught them that their social standing—that is, whether they are bullied or excluded or left out—can change over time. We then looked at high school students’ stress responses to daily social difficulties. That is, we taught them a growth mindset about their social lives. In this study, students came into the laboratory and were asked to give a public speech in front of upper-year students. The topic of the speech was what makes one popular in high school. Following this, students had to complete a difficult mental math task in front of the same upper-year students.I)Experiment results showed that students who were not taught that people can change showedpoor stress responses. When these students gave the speech, their blood vessels contracted and their hearts pumped less blood through the body—both responses that the body shows when it is preparing for damage or defeat after a physical threat. Then they gave worse speeches and made more mistakes in math. But when students were taught that people can change, they had better responses to stress, in part because they felt like they had the resources to deal with the demanding situation. Students who got the growth mindset intervention (干预)showed less-contracted blood vessels and their hearts pumped more blood—both of which contributed to more oxygen getting to the brain, and, ultimately, better performance on the speech and mental math tasks.J)These findings lead to several possibilities that we are investigating further. First, we are working to replicate (复制) these findings in more diverse school communities. We want to know in which types of schools and for which kinds of students these growth mindset ideas help young people adapt to the challenges of high school. We also hope to learn how teachers, parents or school counselors can help students keep their ongoing academic or social difficulties in perspective. We wonder what would happen if schools helped to make beliefsabout the potential for change and improvement a larger feature of the overall school culture, especially for students starting the ninth grade.36. The number of people experiencing depression shows a sharp increase in the first year of high school.37. According to one study, students’ academic performance is not the only decisive factor of their stress responses.38. Researchers would like to explore further how parents and schools can help ninth graders by changing their mindset.39. According to one study, each high school graduate contributes at least 500,000 dollars to the local economy.40. In one study, students were told their social position in school is not unchangeable.41. It is reported that depression results in enormous economic losses worldwide.42. One study showed that friendships among ninth graders were far from stable.43. More than half of students will find their academic performance declining sharply when they enter the ninth grade.44. Researchers found through experiments that students could be taught to respond to stress in a more positive way.45. It is beneficial to explore ways to cope with the challenges facing students entering high school.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.Sugar shocked. That describes the reaction of many Americans this week following revelations that, 50 years ago, the sugar industry paid Harvard scientists for research that shifted the focus away from sugar’s role in heart disease — and put the spotlight (注意的中心) squarely on dietary fat.What might surprise consumers is just how many present-day nutrition studies are still funded by the food industry. Nutrition scholar Marion Nestle of New York University spent a year informally tracking industry-funded studies on food. “Roughly 90% of nearly 170 studies f avored the sponsor’s interest,” Nestle tells us. Other systematic reviews support her conclusions.For instance, studies funded by Welch Foods —the brand behind Welch’s 100% Grape Juice — found that drinking Concord grape juice daily may boost brain function. Another, funded by Quaker Oats, concluded, as a Daily Mail story put it, that “hot oatmeal(燕麦粥) breakfast keeps you full for longer.”Last year, The New York Times revealed how Coca-Cola was funding well-known scientists and organizations promoting a message that, in the battle against weight gain, people should paymore attention to exercise and less to what they eat and drink. Coca-Cola also released data detailing its funding of several medical institutions and associations between 2010 and 2015.“It’s certainly a problem that so much research in nutrition and health is funded by industry,” says Bonnie Liebman, director of nutrition at the Center for Science in the Public Interest. “When the food indus try pays for research, it often gets what it pays for.” And what it pays for is often a pro-industry finding.Given this environment, consumers should be skeptical(怀疑的）when reading the latest finding in nutrition science and ignore the latest study that p ops up on your news feed. “Rely on health experts who’ve reviewed all the evidence,” Liebman says, pointing to the official government Dietary Guidelines, which are based on reviews of hundreds of studies.“And that expert advice remains pretty simple, ”says Nestle. “We know what healthy diets are — lots of vegetables, not too much junk food, balanced calories. Everything else is really difficult to do experimentally.”46. What did Harvard scientists do 50 years ago?A) They raised public awareness of the possible causes of heart disease.B) They turned public attention away from the health risks of sugar to fat.C) They placed the sugar industry in the spotlight with their new findings.D) They conducted large-scale research on the role of sugar in people's health.47. What does Marion Nestle say about present-day nutrition studies?A) They took her a full year to track and analyze.B) Most of them are based on systematic reviews.C) They depend on funding from the food industries.D) Nearly all of them serve the purpose of the funders.48. What did Coca-Cola-funded studies claim?A) Exercise is more important to good health than diet.B) Choosing what to eat and drink is key to weight control.C) Drinking Coca-Cola does not contribute to weight gain.D) The food industry plays a major role in fighting obesity.49. What does Liebman say about industry-funded research?A) It simply focuses on nutrition and health.B) It causes confusion among consumers.C) It rarely results in objective findings.D) It runs counter to the public interest.50. What is the author's advice to consumers?A) Follow their intuition in deciding what to eat.B) Be doubtful of diet experts' recommendations.C) Ignore irrelevant information on their news feed.D) Think twice about new nutrition research findings.Passage TwoQuestions 51 to 55 are based on the following passage.Success was once defined as being able to stay at a company for a long time and move up the corporate ladder. The goal was to reach the top, accumulate wealth and retire to a life of ease. My father is a successful senior executive. In 35 years, he worked for only three companies.When I started my career, things were already different. If you weren’t changing companies every three or four years, you simply weren’t getting ahead in your career. But back then, if you were a consultant or freelancer (自由职业者), people would wonder what was wrong with you. They would assume you had problems getting a job.Today, consulting or freelancing for five businesses at the same time is a badge of honor. It shows how valuable an individual is. Many companies now look to these “ultimate professionals” to solve problems their full-time teams can’t. Or they save money by hiring “top-tier (顶尖的) experts” only for particular proje cts.Working at home or in cafes, starting businesses of their own, and even launching business ventures that eventually may fail, all indicate “initiative,” “creativity,” and “adaptability,” which are desirable qualities in today’s workplace. Most importa nt, there is a growing recognition that people who balance work and play, and who work at what they are passionate about, are more focused and productive, delivering greater value to their clients.Who are these people? They are artists, writers, programmers, providers of office services and career advice. What’s needed now is a marketplace platform specifically designed to bring freelancers and clients together. Such platforms then become a place to feature the most experienced, professional, and creative talent. This is where they conduct business, where a sense of community reinforces the culture and values of the gig economy (零工经济), and where success is rewarded with good reviews that encourage more business.Slowly but surely, these platforms create a bridge between traditional enterprises and this emerging economy. Perhaps more important, as the global economy continues to be disrupted by technology and other massive change, the gig economy will itself become an engine of economic and social transformation.Part ⅣTranslation (30 minutes) Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to translate a passage from Chinese into English. 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考试内容涵盖听力、阅读、写作和翻译四部分，是考生测试综合英语能力的重要途径。

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I. 听力部分（Listening Comprehension）听力部分是CET-4考试的第一部分，目的是测试考生对英语听力的理解和应用能力。

这一部分的试卷包括多个听力任务，如听短对话回答问题、听长对话回答问题、听独白回答问题等。

以下是一道CET-4听力部分的例题及答案：Question:What is the woman's excuse for being late?Options:A. A traffic jam.B. An alarm clock not ringing.C. Overslept.D. A flat tire.Answer: C. Overslept.II. 阅读部分（Reading Comprehension）阅读部分是CET-4考试的第二部分，目的是测试考生对英语文章的理解和阅读能力。

这一部分的试卷包括多篇短文，每篇短文后都有几道相关问题。

以下是一道CET-4阅读部分的例题及答案：Passage:Many people suffer from insomnia, or difficulty in sleeping. It is a common problem that can have serious effects on both physical and mental health. Fortunately, there are some strategies that can help improve sleep quality.Question:What is the main topic of the passage?Options:A. The effects of insomnia on health.B. Strategies for improving sleep quality.C. The causes of insomnia.D. Mental health issues related to insomnia.Answer: B. Strategies for improving sleep quality.III. 写作部分（Writing）写作部分是CET-4考试的第三部分，目的是测试考生的写作能力。

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That’s because, scientists are predicting, 2014 will be an EI Niuo year.EI niuo, Spanish for “the child”, (40) when surface ocean waters in the southern Pacific become abnormally warm. So large is the Pacific, covering 30% of t he planet’s surface, that the(41 )energy generated by its warming is enough to touch off a series of weather changes around the world. EI Ninos are(42)with abnormally dry conditions in Southeast Asia and Australia. They can lead to extreme rain in parts of North and South America, even as southern Africa(43) dry weather. Marine life may be affected too; EI Ninos can (44 ) the rising of the cold, nutrient-rich(营养丰富的)water that supports large fish (45),and the unusually warm ocean temperatures can destroy coral(珊瑚). 英语四级真题：长篇阅读ThePerfect EssayA) Looking back on too many yearsof education, I can identify one truly impossible teacher. She cared about me,and my intellectual life, even when I didn’t. Her expectations were highimpossibly so. She was an English teacher. She was also my mother.B) When good students turn in anessay, they dream of their instructor returning it to them in exactly the samecondition, save for a single word added in the margin of the final page:”Flawless.” This dream came true for me one afternoon in the ninth grade. Ofcourse, I had heard that genius could show itself at an early age, so I wasonly slightly taken aback that I had achieved perfection at the tender age of14. Obviously, I did what any professional writer would do; I hurried off tospread the good news. I didn’t get very far. The first person I told was mymother.C) My mother, who is just shy offive feet tall, is normally incredibly soft-spoken, but on the rare occasionwhen she got angry, she was terrifying. I am not sure if she was more upset bymy hubris(得意忘形) or by the fact that my Englishteacher had let my ego get so out of hand. In any event, my mother and her redpen showed me how deeply flawed a flawless essay could be. At the time, I amsure she thought she was teaching me about mechanics, transitions(过渡), structure, style and voice. But whatI learned, and what stuckwith me through my time teaching writing at Harvard, was a deeper lesson aboutthe nature of creative criticism.D) Fist off, it hurts. Genuinecriticism, the type that leaves a lasting mark on you as a writer, also leavesan existential imprint(印记) on you asa person. I have heard people say that a writer should never take criticismpersonally. I say that we should never listen to these people.E) Criticism, at its best, isdeeply personal, and gets to the heart of why we write the way we do. Theintimate nature of genuine criticism implies something about who is able togive it, namely, someone who knows you well enough to show you how your mentallife is getting in the way of good writing. Conveniently, they are also thepeople who care enough to see you through this painful realization. For me ittook the form of my first, and I hope only, encounter with writer’s block—I wasnot able to produce anything for three years.F) Franz Kafka once said:” Writingis utter solitude(独处), the descentinto the cold abyss(深渊) ofoneself. “My mother’s criticism had shown me that Kafka is right about the coldabyss, and when you make the introspective (内省的) decent that writing requires you ar e out always pleased by whatyou find.” But, in the years that followed, her sustained tutoring suggestedthat Kafka might be wrong about the solitude. I was lucky enough to find acritic and teacher who was willing to make the journey of writing with me. “Itis a thing of no great difficulty,” according to Plutarch, “to raise objectionsagainst another man’s speech, it is a very easy matter; but to produce a betterin its place is a work extremely troublesome.” I am sure I wrote essays in thelater years of high school without my mother’s guidance,but I can’t recallthem. What I remember, however, is how we took up the “extremely troublesome”work of ongoing criticism.G) There are two ways to interpretPlutarch when he suggests that a critic should be able to produ ce “a better inits place.” In a straightforward sense, he could mean that a critic must bemore talented than the artist she critiques(评论). My mother was well covered on this count. But perhaps Plutarch issuggesting something slightly different, something a bit closer to MarcusCicero’s claim that one should “criticize by creation, not by finding fault.”Genuine criticism creates a precious opening for an author to become better onthis own terms—a process that is often extremely painful, but also almostalways meaningful.H) My mother said she would helpme with my writing, but fist I had myself. For each assignment, I was write thebest essay I could. Real criticism is not meant to find obvious mistakes, so ifshe found any—the type I could have found on my own—I had to start fromscratch. From scratch. Once the essay was “flawless,” she would take an eveningto walk me through my errors. That was when true criticism, the type thatchanged me as a person, began.I) She criticized me when Iincluded little-known references and professional jargon(行话). She had no patience for brilliant but irrelevant figures ofspeech. “Writers can’t bluff(虚张声势) theirway through ignorance.” That was news to me—I would need to find another way tostructure my daily existence.J) She trimmed back my flowerylanguage, drew lines through my exclamation marks and argued for the value ofrestraint in expression. “John,” she almost whispered. I learned in to hearher:”I can’t hear you when you shout at me.” So I stopped shouting andbluffing, and slowly my writing improved.K) Somewhere along the way I setaside my hopes of writing that flawless essay. But perhaps I missed somethingimportant in my mother’s lessons about creativity and perfection. Perhaps thepoint of writing the flawless essay was not to give up, but to never willinglyfinish. Whitman repeatedly reworded “Song of Myself” between 1855 and 1891.Repeatedly. We do our absolute best wiry a piece of writing, and come as closeas we can to the ideal. And, for the time being, we settle. In critique,however, we are forced to depart, to give up the perfection we thought we hadachieved for the chance of being even a little bit better. This is the lesson Itook from my mother. If perfection were possible, it would not be motivating.46. The author was advised against theimproper use of figures of speech.47. The author’s mother taught him avaluable lesson by pointing out lots of flaws in his seemingly perfect essay.48. A writer should polish his writingrepeatedly so as to get closer to perfection.49. Writers may experience periods of timein their life when they just can’t produce anything.50. 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Theweather is terrible, particularly in winter, and there’s no interesting oldcity to make up for it, as there is in Boston. Rich people don’t want to livein Pittsburgh or Ithaca.So while there are plenty of hackers (电脑迷)who could start startups, there’s no one to invest in them.Do you reallyneed the rich people? Wouldn’t it work to have the government invest the nerds?No, it would not. Startup investors are a distinct type of rich people. Theytend to have a lot of experience themselves in the technology business. Thishelps them pick the right startups, and means they can supply advice andconnections as well as money. And the fact that they have a personal stake inthe outcome makes them really pay attention.56. What do welearn about Silicon Valley from the passage?A) Its success is hard to copy any where else.B) It is the biggest technology hub in the US.C) Its fame in high technology is incomparable.D) It leads the world in information technology.57. 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What’s more,online learning is usually more affordable than traditional classroom learning.However, online learning also has its challenges. For example, it requires a high level of self-discipline and motivation. Students have to be proactive in their learning and take responsibility for their own progress. Moreover, there is a lack of face-to-face interaction with instructors and peers, which can result in a less stimulating learning environment.In conclusion, online learning has both advantages and challenges. Whether it is a suitable method of learning depen ds on one’s individual needs and preferences. Students should carefully consider the pros and cons before deciding to pursue online learning.【第二篇】Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay on the topic of Social Media. You should write at least 150 words following the outline given below.1. 社交媒体的优点2. 社交媒体的负面影响3. 如何合理使用社交媒体The Pros and Cons of Social MediaSocial media has revolutionized how people communicate and share information. With the rise ofsocial media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, it has become easier to connect with others and express oneself online. However, social media also has its drawbacks.One of the benefits of social media is that it provides a platform for people to connect with others from all over the world. It allows people to stay in touch with friends and family who are far away and to make new connections. Moreover, social media can be a powerful tool for social and political activism as it enables people to mobilize groups of like-minded individuals and share information quickly.On the other hand, social media can also have negative effects. For example, it can lead toaddiction and social isolation as people spend more time online and less time interacting in person. Additionally, social media can become a platform for cyberbullying and misinformation, which can have serious consequences.To use social media in a healthy way, it is important to set limits on screen time and take breaks from social media regularly. It is also essential to be mindful of the impact of one’s online behavior and to use social media responsibly. Moreover, one should be aware of the potential risks and consequences of sharing personal information online.In conclusion, social media has its pros and cons.To use it in a positive way, one should be mindful of the way in which it is used and take steps to minimize negative impacts.【第三篇】Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay on the topic of Environmental Protection. You should write at least 150 words following the outline given below.1. 简述环保的重要性2. 分析环保工作存在的难题3. 提出你的建议The Importance of Environmental ProtectionEnvironmental protection has become a critical issue in today’s world due to the i ncreasing concerns over global warming, pollution, and the depletion of natural resources. Environmental protection is essential because it helps to preserve the earth’s ecosystems and promote sustainability for future generations.Despite the importance of environmental protection, there are still numerous challenges to its implementation. For example, many industriesprioritize profit over environmental concerns and engage in activities that have negative impacts on the environment. Moreover, there is a lack of awareness and education regarding environmental issues among the general public, which makes it difficult to promotesustainable behavior.To address these challenges, it is essential to increase public awareness and education regarding environmental issues. This can be done through public campaigns, school programs, and community events. Additionally, governments and businesses should prioritize the implementation of environmentally friendly policies and practices. For example, companies can invest in renewable energy sources and reduce their carbon footprint, while governments can provide incentives for businesses to adopt sustainable practices.Individuals can also play a role in environmental protection by making small but impactful changes to their behavior. For instance, people can reduce their use of plastic products, conserve water, and recycle waste. Such actions can collectively have asignificant impact on the environment.In conclusion, environmental protection iscritical to the well-being of the planet and future generations. Addressing the challenges to environmental protection requires collective efforts from governments, businesses, and individuals. By taking small but impactful steps, we can make a positive impact on the environment.。

6月份大学生英语四级真题试卷及详细答案(三套全)版

6月份大学生英语四级真题试卷及详细答案(三套全)版6月份大学生英语四级真题试卷及详细答案(三套全)版Part I: Listening Comprehension (30 minutes)Section A:Directions:In this section, you will hear short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.1. A) They will meet at a café.B) They will go to a café tomorrow.C) The coffee at the man's café is expensive.D) The man will have a cup of coffee.2. A) The man will drive her to the music store.B) The woman's house is too far away.C) The woman prefers to walk to the music store.D) The man can't drive her to the music store.3. A) On a plane.B) At a railway station.C) In a bus.D) At a hotel reception.4. A) She is a good driver.B) She got a driver's license recently.C) She likes driving.D) She needs more practice in driving.5. A) They can't find the woman's passport.B) The man left his passport with the woman.C) They will go through customs without passports.D) The woman's passport will be returned to her soon.Section B:Directions:In this section, you will hear longer conversations. After each conversation, you will hear several questions. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only twice. After you hear a question, read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.Conversation 16. A) How many layers the cake has.B) The recipe for the cake.C) Where she bought the cake.D) Who made the cake.7. A) They have never had cake before.B) They don't like cake.C) They understand why people like cake.D) They find it strange to celebrate birthdays with cake. Conversation 28. A) They find the architecture impressive.B) They have never been to an ancient town.C) They have been to Lijiang before.D) They prefer modern cities to ancient towns.9. A) The government regulations on urban planning.B) The history and cultural heritage of Lijiang.C) The social issues faced by Lijiang.D) The booming tourism industry in Lijiang.10. A) By offering lower ticket prices.B) By preserving the historical buildings.C) By developing modern amenities.D) By promoting local handicrafts.Section C:Directions:In this section, you will hear passages three times. When the passages are read for the first time, you should listen carefully for their general idea. When the passages are read for the second time, you are required to fill in the blanks numbered from 11 to 13 with the exact words you have just heard. For blanks numbered from 14 to 16 you are required to fill in the missing information. For these blanks, you can either use the exact words you have just heard or write down the main points in your own words. Finally, when the passages are read for the third time, you should check what you have written.Passage OneQuestions 11 to 13 are based on the passage you have just heard.11. The use of mobile phones during lectures is considered ___________.12. Multitasking affects students' ___________.13. Continuous attention is important for ___________.Passage TwoQuestions 14 to 16 are based on the passage you have just heard.14. People suffering from binge eating disorder experience ___________.15. Emotional eating often occurs when people are ___________.16. Binge eating is often followed by ___________.Passage ThreeQuestions 17 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard.17. The development of online learning is driven by ___________.18. Some universities are offering online courses for ___________.19. Online learning provides ___________ for students.20. Online learning may not be suitable for ___________.Part II: 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 center. You may not use any of the words in the bank more than once.Miss Selleck was an extraordinary short lady with a great personality. Though what is considered "normal" __21__ different cultures, Miss Selleck's height was even shorter than most little people. She stood about 1.22 meters tall, with a __22__ body shape that looked like a human __23__.But these possible disadvantages never put a damper on her enthusiasm and her __24__ to accomplish great things. She followed her dream of becoming a performer, __25__ her show business career doing __26__ performances at small town events. With her unique appearance, she quickly gained popularity __27__ children and adults alike. Her performances were not just __28__ the purpose of entertainment, but also a __29__ ground for promoting equality and inclusion in society. She believed that no matter how __30__ one is, everyone has the right to pursue their dreams.21. A) among B) over C) for D) beyond22. A) formal B) slender C) broad D) humble23. A) cartoon B) building C) bicycle D) creature24. A) determination B) motivation C) negotiation D) discrimination25. A) beginning B) advancing C) continuing D) devoting26. A) unique B) remarkable C) spontaneous D) professional27. A) concerning B) attracting C) creating D) cheering28. A) deprived B) given C) restricted D) limited29. A) natural B) specific C) stomping D) demonstrating30. A) long B) capable C) ordinary D) professionalSection BDirections: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 center.Passage OneQuestions 31 to 35 are based on the following passage.The Bizarre "Tomatoes on Wheels"The Tomato fight festival is a food fight similar to Spain's famous La Tomatina festival, where participants throw as many ripe tomatoes at each other as they can for pure enjoyment.The Tomato fight festival takes place on the last Saturday of June each year in the small town of Buñol, Spain. Thousands of tomatoes, weighing over 100 metric tons in total, are dropped off on the streets, turning the whole town into a huge red mess.This tradition is believed to date back to the end of World War II when some young people decided to mock the local town council's decision by organizing a massive tomato war. Over the years, the event grew and became so popular that the organizers had to limit the number of participants for safety reasons.To take part in the Tomato fight festival, all you need is a ticket, a pair of goggles to protect your eyes from the juice and seeds, and the desire to have fun. In the one hour of tomato throwing, people experience an indescribable excitement and joy. By the end of the hour, everyone is covered in tomatopaste, making it impossible to even recognize their friends or family. After the fight, the whole town is hosed down and cleaned up so that life can continue as usual.In addition to being a popular event for locals and tourists, the Tomato fight festival also serves a purpose. All the tomatoes used in the festival are not suitable for consumption, as they are overripe or otherwise unmarketable. Instead of letting them go to waste, they are used for a completely different type of enjoyment — splattering each other with tomato pulp.While it may seem like a waste of food, the Tomato fight festival demonstrates the value of creativity and finding joy in unconventional ways. People from all over the world gather to participate in this unique event, fostering a sense of community and creating unforgettable memories.31. What do participants do in the Tomato fight festival?A) They mock the local town council.B) They throw tomatoes at each other.C) They celebrate the end of World War II.D) They compete to grow the biggest tomatoes.32. How does the Tomato fight festival affect the town of Buñol?A) It transforms the town into a red mess.B) It promotes local agriculture.C) It attracts tourists from all over the world.D) It causes serious safety concerns.33. Why did the organizers have to limit the number of participants over the years?A) To secure enough tomatoes for everyone.B) To prevent damage to public property.C) To increase the excitement and joy of the event.D) To ensure the safety of the participants.34. What is necessary for people to participate in the festival?A) A ticket, goggles, and a tomato costume.B) A ticket, goggles, and a sense of humor.C) A ticket, goggles, and martial arts skills.D) A ticket, goggles, and tourism experience.35. What does the passage suggest about the Tomato fight festival?A) It is a waste of food resources.B) It reflects the importance of tradition.C) It promotes creativity and enjoyment.D) It should be held more frequently.Passage TwoQuestions 36 to 40 are based on the following passage.Santa Fe: The Art Capital of Southwestern AmericaSanta Fe, located in the colorful state of New Mexico, is famous for its thriving art scene and rich cultural heritage. With its picturesque landscapes, historical architecture, and diverse community, Santa Fe has been attracting artists and art enthusiasts from all over the world.The art history of Santa Fe can be traced back hundreds of years to the Native American tribes who first settled in the region. Their artwork, often depicting symbols and rituals, has greatly influenced the vibrancy and spirituality of the Santa Fe art scene. Today, Santa Fe is home to numerous art galleries and studios showcasing a wide range of artistic styles and forms, including paintings, sculptures, and ceramics.The city is also known for its annual Santa Fe Indian Market, which has been held since 1922. This market provides a platform for Native American artists to showcase and sell their works, allowing visitors to appreciate and purchase authentic Native American art. It attracts thousands of people every year, making it one of the largest and most significant Native American art markets in the world.In addition to the Native American art scene, Santa Fe also embraces contemporary and international art. The Georgia O'Keeffe Museum, dedicated to the iconic American artist, houses a large collection of her artwork and serves as a tribute to her contribution to the art world. The museum provides visitors with an opportunity to explore O'Keeffe's creative process and immerse themselves in the beauty of her abstract landscapes and floral paintings.Visiting Santa Fe is not just about experiencing the art; it is also about immersing oneself in the rich cultural heritage of the city. The historic adobearchitecture, traditional Spanish cuisine, and the vibrant local festivals all contribute to the unique atmosphere of Santa Fe. Whether one is an artist, an art lover, or simply a curious traveler, Santa Fe offers a blend of beauty, inspiration, and cultural enlightenment.36. What is Santa Fe famous for?A) Its vibrant art scene.B) Its colorful landscapes.C) Its historical architecture.D) Its diverse community.37. What has influenced the Santa Fe art scene?A) Ancient Greek sculptures.B) Traditional Spanish cuisine.C) Native American artwork.D) Contemporary international artists.38. What is the Santa Fe Indian Market known for?A) Showcasing international art.B) Promoting cultural diversity.C) Preserving Native American traditions.D) Selling Native American artworks.39. What can visitors do at the Georgia O'Keeffe Museum?A) Learn about traditional Spanish cuisine.B) Buy Native American artworks.C) Explore abstract landscapes.D) Attend a local festival.40. What does the passage suggest about Santa Fe?A) It is a place for spiritual enlightenment.B) It is primarily focused on Native American art.C) It offers a unique blend of art and culture.D) It is home to the most famous art school in America.Part III: Writing (60 minutes)Task 1Write a letter to the editor of your local newspaper, expressing your concerns about the improper disposal of electronic waste in your community. In your letter, you should:1. Describe the problem of improper electronic waste disposal.2. Explain the potential environmental and health risks associated with it.3. Provide suggestions on how the community can address the issue.Task 2Write an essay on the following topic: "The Impact of Social Media on Interpersonal Relationships."In your essay, you should:1. Examine the positive and negative effects of social media on interpersonal relationships.2. Discuss how social media has changed the way people communicate and connect with each other.3. Share your own opinion on whether the overall impact of social media on interpersonal relationships is positive or negative, and explain why.Remember to:- Maintain an objective and formal tone for both tasks.- Use around 200-300 words for Task 1 and 400-500 words for Task 2.This concludes the June edition of the College English Test Band Four (CET-4) question paper. Please review your answers and make sure they are complete and accurate. Good luck with your studies!。

英语专业四级考试真题及答案

英语专业四级考试真题及答案英语专业四级考试（TEM-4，Test for English Majors-Band 4）是由教育部高等教育司主办，由外语教学与研究社考试中心承办的全国性英语水平考试。

作为一项全国性的教学检测性考试，TEM-4旨在全面检查已学完英语专业二级的学生是否达到教学大纲所规定的各项要求，考核学生运用各项基本技能的能力以及学生对语法结构和词语用法的掌握程度，既测试学生的综合能力，也测试学生的单项技能。

也是评估教学质量，推动校际交流的一种手段。

一、考试真题1、听力理解听力理解部分包括四个对话和两个长对话，共15题。

每个对话含一组对话，对话后有一个问句，要求考生从所给的选项中选择最佳答案。

听力材料的语速为每分钟120个单词，对话长度为150个单词左右，每个对话的录音材料播放两遍。

2、阅读理解阅读理解部分包括三篇短文，共15题。

每篇短文后有3-4个问题，要求考生从所给的选项中选择最佳答案。

短文长度为250个单词左右，难度与本专业基础阶段英语教材水平相近。

3、完型填空完型填空是一篇200个单词左右的短文，其中有10个空格，每个空格为一题。

要求考生从所给的选项中选择最佳答案，使短文的意思和结构恢复完整。

4、写作和翻译写作部分要求考生写一篇100-120个单词的短文，内容涉及本专业领域，文体包括叙述文、说明文和议论文等。

翻译部分包括一段30个单词左右的句子翻译成英文，和一段40个单词左右的段落翻译成中文。

二、答案分析1、听力理解听力理解部分主要考察学生的听力技能和对语言的理解能力。

在答题时，要认真听取录音材料中的对话和问题，抓住关键词汇，推断对话中的语境和含义，然后从所给的选项中选择最佳答案。

2、阅读理解阅读理解部分主要考察学生的阅读技能和对语言的理解能力。

在答题时，要快速阅读全文，理解文章的主旨和重点内容，然后根据问题从文章中寻找相关信息，并从所给的选项中选择最佳答案。

3、完型填空完型填空部分主要考察学生的词汇和语法知识。

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英语四级真题试卷
第一部分：听力理解（共四节，30题）
第一节（共5小题）
听录音，选择正确答案
1.What is the man doing?
– A. Reading a newspaper.
– B. Watching a movie.
– C. Listening to the radio.
– D. Talking on the phone.
2.What does the man suggest doing?
– A. Going to a restaurant.
– B. Ordering take-out.
– C. Making dinner at home.
– D. Going to a movie.
3.What does the woman say about the weather?
– A. It’s snowing heavily.
– B. It’s very hot.
– C. It’s raining.
– D. It’s cloudy.
4.Why is the woman upset?
– A. She missed the bus.
– B. She lost her wallet.
– C. She forgot her umbrella.
– D. She doesn’t have enough money.
5.What are the speakers talking about?
– A. Traveling.
– B. Shopping.
– C. Music.
– D. Food.
第二节（共10小题）
听短文，选择正确答案
6.Where did the speaker grow up?
– A. In a small town.
– B. In a big city.
– C. In the countryside.
– D. In another country.
7.What was the weather like when the speaker was a child?
– A. Hot and dry.
– B. Cold and snowy.
– C. Warm and rainy.
– D. Cool and windy.
8.What did the speaker and his friends do in the summer?
– A. Went swimming.
– B. Went hiking.
– C. Played baseball.
– D. Went camping.
9.What did the speaker like to do when it rained?
– A. Stay inside and read.
– B. Play in the rain.
– C. Watch movies.
– D. Go to the mall.
10.What does the speaker miss about his childhood?
– A. The weather.
– B. His friends.
– C. The food.
– D. The activities.
第三节（共5小题）
听录音，完成句子
11.The woman went to the store to buy some __________.
12.The man is talking about his plans for the __________.
13.The woman’s sister likes to collect __________.
14.The man bought a new __________ because his old one broke.
15.The woman will need to __________ in order to get to the party on time.
第四节（共10小题）
听短文，选择正确答案
16.Where did this story take place?
– A. In England.
– B. In the United States.
– C. In Australia.
– D. In Canada.
17.What did the two men find in the cave?
– A. Gold and silver.
– B. Diamonds and rubies.
– C. Fossils and ancient artifacts.
– D. Nothing of value.
18.How long did it take the men to explore the cave?
– A. One hour.
– B. One day.
– C. One week.
– D. One month.
19.Why did the men decide to leave the cave?
– A. They were tired and hungry.
– B. They found a dangerous animal.
– C. They were running out of oxygen.
– D. They realized they were lost.
20.How did the men feel after their adventure?
– A. Excited and proud.
– B. Scared and relieved.
– C. Disappointed and frustrated.
– D. Surprised and hopeful.
第二部分：阅读理解（共两节，40题）第一节（共15小题）
阅读下列短文，选择正确答案Passage 1
21.What does the test measure?
– A. Intelligence.
– B. Problem-solving skills.
– C. Creativity.
– D. Memory.
22.What is the test based on?
– A. Multiple-choice questions.
– B. Short essays.
– C. Practical exercises.
– D. Group discussions.
23.Who is the test suitable for?
– A. Students.
– B. Employees.
– C. Doctors.
– D. Artists.
24.When was the test first developed?
– A. In the 1980s.
– B. In the 1990s.
– C. In the 2000s.
– D. In the 2010s.
25.What can test-takers learn from the result?
– A. Their strengths and weaknesses.
– B. Their career goals.
– C. How to improve their memory.
– D. How to be more creative.
第二节（共25小题）
阅读短文，根据短文内容选择正确答案
Passage 2
26.What does the author say about work-life balance?
– A. It is easy to achieve.
– B. It is only important for parents.
– C. It is different for everyone.
– D. It is not a real issue.
27.According to the passage, what can work-life balance lead to?
– A. Increased productivity.
– B. Lower stress levels.
– C. Better relationships.
– D. All of the above.
28.What does the author suggest in terms of setting boundaries?
– A. People should always put work first.
– B. People should never prioritize work.
– C. People should find a balance that works for them.
– D. People should ignore their personal lives.
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