2019年大学英语四级长篇阅读练习题(2)

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2019年6月英语四级阅读真题及答案：长篇阅读段落匹配

【导语】2019年6⽉英语四级考试已结束，四六级频道在考后特别整理了2019年6⽉英语四级阅读真题及答案之长篇阅读段落匹配，仅供⼤家参考，祝⼤家顺利通过四级考试！ 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. Resilience Is About How You Recharge, Not How You Endure [A] As constant travelers and parents of a 2-year-old, we sometimes fantasize about how much work we can do when one of us gets on a plane, undistracted by phones, friends, or movies. We race to get all our ground work done: packing, going through security, doing a last-minute work call, calling each other, then boarding the plane. Then, when we try to have that amazing work session in flight, we get nothing done. Even worse, after refreshing our email or reading the same studies over and over, we are too exhausted when we land to soldier on with (继续处理) the emails that have inevitably still piled up. [B] Why should flying deplete us? We’re just sitting there doing nothing. Why can’t we be tougher, more resilient (有复原⼒的) and determined in our work so we can accomplish all of the goals we set for ourselves? Based on our current research, we have come to realize that the problem is not our hectic schedule or the plane travel itself; the problem comes from a misconception of what it means to be resilient, and the resulting impact of overworking. [C] We often take a militaristic, “tough” approach to resilience and determination like a Marine pulling himself through the mud, a boxer going one more round, or a football player picking himself up off the ground for one more play. We believe that the longer we tough it out, the tougher we are, and therefore the more successful we will be. However, this entire conception is scientifically inaccurate. [D] The very lack of a recovery period is dramatically holding back our collective ability to be resilient and successful. Research has found that there is a direct correlation between lack of recovery and increased incidence of health and safety problems. And lack of recovery—whether by disrupting sleep with thoughts of work or having continuous cognitive arousal by watching our phones—is costing our companies $62 billion a year in lost productivity. [E] And just because work stops, it doesn’t mean we are recovering. We “stop” work sometimes at 5pm, but then we spend the night wrestling with solutions to work problems, talking about our work over dinner, and falling asleep thinking about how much work we’ll do tomorrow. In a study just released, researchers from Norway found that 7.8% of Norwegians have become workaholics(⼯作狂). The scientists cite a definition of “workaholism” as “being overly concerned about work, driven by an uncontrollable work motivation, and investing so much time and effort in work that it impairs other important life areas.” [F] We believe that the number of people who fit that definition includes the majority of American workers, which prompted us to begin a study of workaholism in the U.S. Our study will use a large corporate dataset from a major medical company to examine how technology extends our working hours and thus interferes with necessary cognitive recovery, resulting in huge health care costs and turnover costs for employers. [G] The misconception of resilience is often bred from an early age. Parents trying to teach their children resilience might celebrate a high school student staying up until 3am to finish a science fair project. What a distortion of resilience! A resilient child is a well-rested one. When an exhausted student goes to school, he risks hurting everyone on the road with his impaired driving; he doesn’t have the cognitive resources to do well on his English test; he has lower self-control with his friends; and at home, he is moody with his parents. Overwork and exhaustion are the opposite of resilience and the bad habits we acquire when we’re young only magnify when we hit the workforce. [H] As Jim Loehr and Tony Schwartz have written, if you have too much time in the performance zone, you need more time in the recovery zone, otherwise you risk burnout. Gathering your resources to “try hard” requires burning energy in order to overcome your currently low arousal level. It also worsens exhaustion. Thus the more imbalanced we become due to overworking, the more value there is in activities that allow us to return to a state of balance. The value of a recovery period rises in proportion to the amount of work required of us. [I] So how do we recover and build resilience? Most people assume that if you stop doing a task like answering emails or writing a paper, your brain will naturally recover, so that when you start again later in the day or the next morning, you’ll have your energy back. But surely everyone reading this has had times when you lie in bed for hours, unable to fall asleep because your brain is thinking about work. If you lie in bed for eight hours, you may have rested, but you can still feel exhausted the next day. That’s because rest and recovery are not the same thing. [J] If you’re trying to build resilience at work, you need adequate internal and external recovery periods. As researchers Zijlstra, Cropley and Rydstedt write in their 2014 paper: “Internal recovery refers to the shorter periods of relaxation that take place within the frames of the work day or the work setting in the form of short scheduled or unscheduled breaks, by shifting attention or changing to other work tasks when the mental or physical resources required for the initial task are temporarily depleted or exhausted. External recovery refers to actions that take place outside of work—e.g. in the free time between the work days, and during weekends, holidays or vacations.” If after work you lie around on your bed and get irritated by political commentary on your phone or get stressed thinking about decisions about how to renovate your home, your brain has not received a break from high mental arousal states. Our brains need a rest as much as our bodies do. [K] If you really want to build resilience, you can start by strategically stopping. Give yourself the resources to be tough by creating internal and external recovery periods. Amy Blankson describes how to strategically stop during the day by using technology to control overworking. She suggests downloading the Instant or Moment apps to see how many times you turn on your phone each day. You can also use apps like Offtime or Unplugged to create tech free zones by strategically scheduling automatic airplane modes. The average person turns on their phone 150 times every day. If every distraction took only 1 minute, that would account for 2.5 hours a day. [L] In addition, you can take a cognitive break every 90 minutes to charge your batteries. Try to not have lunch at your desk, but instead spend time outside or with your friends—not talking about work. Take all of your paid time off, which not only gives you recovery periods, but raises your productivity and likelihood of promotion. [M] As for us, we’ve started using our plane time as a work-free zone, and thus time to dip into the recovery phase. The results have been fantastic. We are usually tired already by the time we get on a plane, and the crowded space and unstable internet connection make work more challenging. Now, instead of swimming upstream, we relax, sleep, watch movies, or listen to music. And when we get off the plane, instead of being depleted, we feel recovered and ready to return to the performance zone. 36. It has been found that inadequate recovery often leads to poor health and accidents. 37. Mental relaxation is much needed, just as physical relaxation is. 38. Adequate rest not only helps one recover, but also increases one’s work efficiency. 39. The author always has a hectic time before taking a flight. 40. Recovery may not take place even if one seems to have stopped working. 41. It is advised that technology be used to prevent people from overworking. 42. Contrary to popular belief, rest does not equal recovery. 43. The author has come to see that his problem results from a misunderstanding of the meaning of resilience. 44. People’s distorted view about resilience may have developed from their upbringing. 45. People tend to think the more determined they are, the greater their success will be. 答案： 36.D 37. J 38. L 39. A 40. E 41. K 42. I 43.B 44. G 45. C温馨提⽰：考试采取“多题多卷”模式，试题顺序不统⼀，请依据试题进⾏核对。

2019年6月大学英语四级真题与答案解析完整版

2019 年 6 月大学英语四级真题及答案解析完整版Part I Writing(30 minutes)请于正式开考后半小时内完成该部分，之后将进行听力考试。

For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a news report to your school newspaper on avolunteer activity organized by your Student Union to help elderly people in the neighborhood .Youshould write at least 120 words not more than 180 words.【范文】Young Volunteers Visited a Nursing HomeVolunteers from our university visited a nursing home located in Hangzhou on June 14th, which was highly appraisedby the elderly there.Upon the students ’ arrival, tears of joy glistened in the seniors ’ eyes when the young students presewell-prepared gifts. Then, the students talked to them one-on-one with kindness. Both the youth andthe aged were willing to share their life stories, immersing in an atmosphere of joy. When it wastime for the youngsters to leave, the elderly thanked them over and over again. And the volunteersexpressed that they learned a lot and were all stunned by the optimism their elderly friends had fortheir future.According to Winston Churchill, a British statesman, “ we make a living by what we get, but we makea life bywe give. ” The visit not only enriches the seniors ’ daily life, but also provides the youth with an opportunity to learnimportant life lessons from the elderly residents. By Aria, school newspaper【点评】写作试题是考查考生综合运用英语语言的能力，四级写作试题对考生的要求也越来越高。

2019年6月大学英语四级考试真题及参考答案

2019年6月大学英语四级考试真题及参考答案第3套Part I Writing (30 minutes)Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a news report to your campus newspaper on a visit to a Hope elementary school organized by your Student Union.. You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.【参考范文】On the morning of June 1st, a group of volunteers from our university’s Student Union paid a visit to a Hope Primary School to help the children there have a happy Children’s Day.We arrived at this school at nine in the morning and the children welcomed us warmly. This volunteer activity mainly include three parts. In the first place, we introduced ourselves briefly, which helped us to know each other better. Additionally, we organized some recreational activities. For example, our talented volunteers taught those children to dance and sing. In the end, we gave the stationery prepared in advance to these lovely children.This volunteer activity was really impressive. It gave us an opportunity to experiencea different life and we were really moved by the children’s enthusiasm.【参考译文】6月1日上午我校学生会的部分志愿者参观了一所希望小学。

2019年6月大学英语四级真题及参考答案

2019年6月大学英语四级真题及参考答案Part I WritingDirections: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a news report to your school newspaper on a volunteer activity organized by your Student Union to help elderly people in the neighborhood. You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.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 then 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.Questions1 and 2 are based on the news report you have just heard.Question1.A)He set a record by swimming to and from an island.B)He celebrated ninth birthday on a small island.C)He visited a prison located on a far away island.D)He swam around an island near San Francisco.Question2.A)He doubled the reward.B)He cheered him on all the way.C)He set him an example.D)He had the event covered on TV.Questions3 and 4 are based on the news report you have just heard.Question3:A)To end the one-child policy.B)To encourage late marriage.C)To increase working efficiency.D)To give people more time to travel.Question4:A)They will not be welcomed by young people.B)They will help to popularize early marriage.C)They will boost China’s economic gr owth.D)They will not com into immediate effect.Questions 5 to 7 are based on the news report you have just heard.Question5:A)Cleaning service in great demand all over the world.B)Two ladies giving up well-paid jobs to do cleaning.C)A new company to clean up the mess after parties.D)Cleaners gainfully employed at nights and weekends.Question6:A)It takes a lot of time to prepare.B)It leaves the house in a mess.C)It makes party goers exhausted.D)It creates noise and misconduct.Question7:A)Hire an Australian lawyer.B)Visit the U.S. and Canada.C)Settle a legal dispute.D)Expand their business.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.Question8.A)He had a driving lesson.B)He got his driver’s license.C)He took the driver’s theory exam.D)He passed the driver’s road test.Question 9.A)He was not well prepared.B)He did not get to the exam in time.C)He was not used to the test format.D)He did not follow the test procedure.Question10.A)They are tough.B)They are costly.C)They are helpful.D)They are too short.Question11.A)Pass his road test the first time.B)Test-drive a few times on highways.C)Find an experienced driving instructor.D)Earn enough money for driving lessons.Questions12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.Question12.A)Where the woman studies.B)The acceptance rate at Leeds.C)Leeds’ tuition for international students.D)How to apply for studies at a university.Question13.A)Apply to an American university.B)Do research on higher education.C)Perform in a famous musical.D)Pursue postgraduate studies.Question14.A)His favorable recommendations.B)His outstanding musical talent.C)His academic excellence.D)His unique experience.Question15.A)Do a master’s degree.B)Settle down in England.C)Travel widely.D)Teach overseas.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.Question16.A)They help farmers keep diseases in check.B)Many species remain unknown to scientists.C)Only a few species cause trouble to humans.D)They live in incredibly well-organized colonies.Question17.A)They are larger than many other species.B)They can cause damage to people’s homes.C)They can survive a long time without water.D)They like to form colonies in electrical units.Question18.A)Deny them access to any food.B)Keep doors and windows shut.C)Destroy their colonies close by.D)Refrain from eating sugary food.Questions19 to 21 are based on the passage you have just heard.Question19.A)The function of the human immune system.B)The cause of various auto-immune diseases.C)The viruses that may infect the human immune system.D)The change in people’s immune system as they get older.Question20.A)Report their illnesses.B)Offer blood samples.C)Act as research assistants.D)Help to interview patients.Question21.A)Strengthening people’s immunity to infection.B)Better understanding patients’ immune system.C)Helping improve old people’s health con ditions.D)Further reducing old patients’ medical expenses.Questions22 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard.Question22A)His students had trouble getting on with each other.B)A lot of kids stayed at school to do their homework.C)His students were struggling to follow his lessons.D)A group of kids were playing chess after school.Question23A)Visit a chess team in Nashville.B)Join the school’s chess team.C)Participate in a national chess competition.D)Receive training for a chess competition.Question24A)Most of them come from low-income families.B)Many have become national chess champions.C)A couple of them have got involved in crimes.D)Many became chess coaches after graduation.Question25A)Actions speak louder than words.B)Think twice before taking action.C)Translate their words into action.D)Take action before it gets too late.Part ⅢReading Section ASection 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.Just because they can't sing opera or ride a bicycle doesn't mean that animals don't have culture. There's no better example of this than killer whales. As one ofthe most_____(27) predators(食肉动物)，killer whales may not fitthe_____(28) of a cultured creature. However, these beasts of the sea do display a vast range of highly_____(29) behaviors that appear to be driving their genetic development.The word "culture" comes from the Latin "colere", which_____(30) means "to cultivate" . In other words, it refers to anything that is_____(31) or learnt, rather than instinctive or natural. Among human populations, culture not only affects the way we live, but also writes itself into our genes, affecting who we are. For instance, having spent many generations hunting the fat marine mammals of the Arctic, the Eskimos of Greenland have developed certaingenetic_____(32) that help them digest and utilize this fat-rich diet, thereby allowing them to_____(33) in their cold climate.Like humans, killer whales have colonized a range of different_____(34) across the globe, occupying every ocean basin on the planet, with an empirethat_____(35) from pole to pole. As such, different populations of killer whaleshave had to learn different hunting techniques in order to gain the upper handover their local prey(猎物). This, in turn, has a major effect on their diet, leading scientists to_____(36) that the ability to learn population-specific hunting methods could be driving the animals' genetic development.A.acquiredB.adaptationsC.brutalD.deliberatelyE.expressedF.extendsG.ha bitatsH.humbleI.imageJ.literallyK.refinedL.revolvesM.speculateN.struct ureO.thrivePart ⅢReading Section BDirections: In this section, you are going to read a passage with ten statements attached to each statement contains information given in one of the paragraphs. Identify the paragraph from which the information is derived. You may choose a paragraph more than once. Each paragraph is marked with a letter. Answer the questions by marking the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2.Living with parents edges out other living arrangements for 18-to 34-year -olds.[A]Broad demographic(人口的) shifts is marital status, educational attainment and employment have transformed the way young adults in the U.S. are living, and a new Pew Research Center analysis highlights the implications of these changes for the most basic element of their lives—where they call home. In 2014, for the first time in more than 130 years, adults ages 18 to 34 were slightly more likely to be living in their parents' home than they were to be living with a spouse or partner in their own household.[B]This turn of events is fueled primarily by the dramatic drop in the share of young Americans who are choosing to settle down romantically before age 35. Dating back to 1880, the most common living arrangement among young adults has been living with a romantic partner, whether a spouse or a significant other.This type of arrangement peaked around 1960, when 62% of the nation's 18-to 34-year -olds were living with a spouse or partner in their own household, and only one-in-five were living with their parents.[C]By 2014, 31.6% of young adults were living with a spouse or partner in their own household, below the share living in the home of their parent(s) (32.1%). Some 14% of young adults lived alone, were a single parent or lived with one or more roommates. The remaining 22% lived in the home of another family member (such as a grandparent, in-law or sibling(兄弟姐妹)), a non-relative, or in group quarters like college dormitories.[D]It's worth noting that the overall share of young adults living with their parents was not at a record high in 2014. This arrangement peaked around 1940, when about 35% of the nation's 18-to 34-year -olds lived with mom and/or dad (compared with 32% in 2014). What has changed, instead, is the relative share adopting different ways of living in early adulthood, with the decline of romantic coupling pushing living at home to the top of a much less uniform list of living arrangements.[E]Among young adults, living arrangements differ significantly by gender. For men ages18 to 34, living at home with mom and/or dad has been the dominant living arrangement since 2009, In 2014, 28% of young men were living with a spouse of partner in their own home, while 35% were living in the home of their parent(s). Young women, however, are still more likely to be living with a spouse of romantic partner (35%) than they are to be living with theirparent(s)(29%).[F]In 2014, more young women (16%) than young men (13%) were heading up a household without a spouse or partner. This is mainly because women aremore likely than men to be single parents living with their children. For their part, young men (25%) are more likely than young women(19%)to be living in the home of another family member, a non-relative or in some type of group quarters.[G]A variety of factors contribute to the long-run increase in the share of young. Adults living with the parents. The first in the postponement of, if not retreat from, marriage. The average age of first marriage has risen steadily for decades. In addition, a growing share of young adult may be avoiding marriage altogether. A previous Pew Research Center analysis projected that asmany as one-in-four of today's young adult may never marry. While cohabitation (同居) has been on the rise, the overall share of young adults either married or living with an unmarried partner has substantially fallen since 1990.[H]In addition, trends in both employment status and wages have likely contributed to the growing share of young adults who are living in the home of their parent(s), and this is especially true of young men. Employed young men are much less likely to live at home than young men without a job, and employment among young men has fallen significantly in recent decades. The share of young men with jobs peaked around 1960 at 84%. In 2014, only 71% of 18-to 34-year-old men were employed. Similarly with earnings, young men's wages (after adjusting for inflation) have been on a downward trajectory (轨迹) since1970 and fell significantly form 2000 to 2010. As wages have fallen ,the share of young men living in the home of their parent(s) has risen.[I]Economic factors seem to explain less of why young adult women are increasingly likely to live at home. Generally, young women have had growing success in the paid labor market since 1960 and hence might increasingly be expected to be a be to afford to afford to live independently of their parents. For women, delayed marriage--which is related, in part, to labor market outcomes for men—may explain more of the increase in their living in the family home.[J]The Great Recession (and modest recovery) has also been associated with an increase in young adults living at home. Initially in the wake of the recession, college enrollments expanded, boosting the ranks of young adults living at home. And given the weak job opportunities facing young adults, living at home was part of the private safety net help young adults to weather the economic storm.[K]Beyond gender, young adult's living arrangements differ considerable by education—which is tied to financial means. For young adults without a bachelor's degree, as of 2008 living at home with their parents was more prevalent than living with a romantic partner. By 2014, 36% of 18-to 34-year-olds who had not completed a bachelor's degree were living with their parent(s) while 27% were living with a spouse or partner. Among college graduates, in 2014 46% were married or living with a partner, and only 19% were living with their parent(s). Young adults with a college degree have fared much better in thelabor market than their less-educated counterparts, which has in turn made it easier to establish their own households.37.Unemployed young men are more likely to live with their parents than the employed.38.In 2014, the percentage of men aged 18 to 34 living with their parents was greater than that of their female counterparts.39.The percentage of young people who are married or live with a partner has greatly decreased in the past three decades or so.40.Around the mid-20th century, only 20 percent of 18- to 34-year-old lived in their parents' home.41.Young adults with a college degree found it easier to live independently of their parents.42.Young men are less likely to end up as single parents than young women.43.More young adult women live with their parents than before due to delayed marriage.44.The percentage of young men who live with their parents has grown due to their decreased pay in recent decades.45.The rise in the number of college students made more young adults live with their parents.46.One reason for young adults to live with their parents is that get married lateor stay single all their lives.Part Ⅲ Reading 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 47 to 51 are based on the following passage.According to the majority of Americans, women are every bit as capable of being good political leaders as men. The same can be said of their ability to dominate the corporate boardroom. And according to a new Pew Research Center survey on women and leadership, most Americans find women indistinguishable from men on key leadership traits such as intelligence and capacity for innovation, with many saying they're stronger than men in terms of being passionate and organized leaders.So why, then, are women in short supply at the top of government and business in the United States? According to the public, at least, it's not that they lack toughness, management talent or proper skill sets.It's also not all about work-life balance. Although economic research and previous survey findings have shown that career interruptions related to motherhood may make it harder for women to advance in their careers and compete for top executive jobs, relatively few adults in the recent survey pointto this as akey barrier for women seeking leadership roles. Only about one-in-five say women's family responsibilities are a major reason why there aren’t more females in top leadership positions in business and politics.Instead, topping the list of reasons, about four-in-ten Americans point to a double standard for women seeking to climb to the highest levels of either politics or business, where they have to do more than their male counterparts to prove themselves. Similar shares say the electorate (选民) and corporate America are just not ready to put more women in top leadership positions.Asa result, the public is divided about whether the imbalance in corporate America will change in the foreseeable future, even though women have made major advances in the workplace. While 53% believe men will continue to hold more top executive positions in business in the future, 44% say it's only a matter of time before as many women are in top executive positions as men. Americans are less doubtful when it comes to politics: 73% expect to see a female president in their lifetime.47.What do most Americans think of women leaders according to a new Pew Research Center survey?A.They have to do more to distinguish themselves.B.They have to strive harder to win their positions.C.They are stronger than men in terms of willpower.D.They are just as intelligent and innovative as men.48.What do we learn from previous survey findings about women seeking leadership roles?A.They have unconquerable difficulties on their way to success.B.They are lacking in confidence when competing with men.C.Their failures may have something to do with family duties.D.Relatively few are hindered in their career advancement.49.What is the primary factor keeping women from taking top leadership positions according to the recent survey?A.Personality traits.B.Family responsibilities.C.Gender bias.ck of vacancies.50.What does the passage say about corporate America in the near future?A.More and more women will sit in the boardroom.B.Gender imbalance in leadership is likely to change.C.The public is undecided about whether women will make good leaders.D.People have opposing opinions as to whether it will have more women leaders.51.What do most Americans expect to see soon on America's political stage?A.A woman in the highest position of government.B.More and more women actively engaged in politics.C.A majority of women voting for a female president.D.As many women in top government positions as men.Passage TwoQuestions 52 to 56 are based on the following passage.People have grown taller over the last century, with South Korean women shooting up bymore than 20cm on average, and Iranian men gaining. 16.5cm. A global studylooked at the average height of 18-year-olds in 200 countries 1914 and 2014.The results reveal that while Swedes were the tallest people in the world in 1914, Dutch men have risen from 12th place to claim top spot with an average height of 182.5 cm. Larvian women. Meanwhile, rose from 28th place in 1914to become the tallest in the world a century later, with an average height of 169.8cm.James Bentham, a co-author of the research from Imperial College, London, says the global trend is likely to be due primarily to improvements in nutrition a nd healthcare. "An individual’s genetics has a big influence on their height, but once you average over whole populations, genetics plays a less keyrole," he added.A little extra height brings a number of advantages, says Elio Riboli of Imperial College. "Being taller is associated with longer life expectancy," he said. "This is largely due to a lower risk of dying of cardiovascular (心血管的) disease among taller people."But while height has increased around the world, the trend in many countries of north and sub-Saharan Africa causes concern, says Riboli. While height increased in Uganda and Niger during the early 20th century, the trend hasreversed in recent years, with height decreasing among 18-year-olds."One reason for these decreases in height is the economic situation in the1980s," said Alexander Moradi of the Universith of Sussex. The nutritional and health crises that followed the policy of structural adjustment, he says, led to many children and teenagers failing to reach their full potential interms of height.Bentham believe the global trend of increasing height has important implications."How tall we are now is strongly influenced by the environment we grew up in," he said. "If we give children the best possible start in life now, they will be healthier and more productive for decades to come."52.What does the global study tell us about people's height in the last hundred years?A.There is a remarkable difference across continents.B.There has been a marked increase in most countries.C.The increase in people’s height has been quickening.D.The increase in women’s height is bigger than in men's.53.What does James Bentham say about genetics in the increase of people's height?A.It counts less than generally thought.B.It outweighs nutrition and healthcare.C.It impacts more on an individual than on population.D.It plays a more significant role in females than in males.54.What does Elio Riboli say about taller people?A.They tend to live longer.B.They enjoy an easier life.C.They generally risk fewer fatal diseases.D.They have greater expectations in life.55.What do we learn about 18-year-olds in Uganda and Niger?A.They grow up slower than their peers in other countries.B.They are actually shorter than their earlier generations.C.They find it hard to bring their potential into full play.D.They have experienced many changes of government56.What does James Bentham suggest we do?A.Watch closely the global trend in children's development.B.Make sure that our children grow up to their full height.C.Try every means possible to improve our environment.D.Ensure our children grow up in an ideal environment.Part IVTranslation舞狮作为中国传统民间表演已有2000多年历史。

2019年6月大学英语四级考试真题及参考答案

2019年6月大学英语四级考试真题及参考答案第3套Part I Writing (30 minutes)Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a news report to your campus newspaper on a visit to a Hope elementary school organized by your Student Union.. You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.【参考范文】On the morning of June 1st, a group of volunteers from our university’s StudentUnion paid a visit to a Hope Primary School to help the children there have a happy Children’s Day.We arrived at this school at nine in the morning and the children welcomed us warmly. This volunteer activity mainly include three parts. In the first place, we introduced ourselves briefly, which helped us to know each other better. Additionally, weorganized some recreational activities. For example, our talented volunteers taughtthose children to dance and sing. In the end, we gave the stationery prepared in advance to these lovely children.This volunteer activity was really impressive. It gave us an opportunity to experiencea different life and we were really moved by the children’s enthusiasm.【参考译文】6月1日上午我校学生会的部分志愿者参观了一所希望小学。

2019年英语四级阅读真题作文答案

2019年英语四级阅读真题作文答案全文共10篇示例，供读者参考篇1Hey guys, today I am going to share with you the answers to the 2019 English CET-4 reading test. I hope this can help you all to improve your English skills and get better grades in the future!The first passage is about the benefits of reading. The answer to question 1 is "A" (Reading can broaden our knowledge). For question 2, the answer is "C" (Reading can improve our language skills). And for question 3, the answer is "D" (Reading can reduce stress).The second passage is about the impact of technology on our daily lives. The answer to question 4 is "B" (Technological advancements have made our lives easier). For question 5, the answer is "A" (People spend more time on their devices than with their friends). And for question 6, the answer is "C" (Technology has both positive and negative effects on society).The third passage is about the importance of time management. The answer to question 7 is "D" (Time management can help us achieve our goals). For question 8, theanswer is "A" (Planning our time can increase productivity). And for question 9, the answer is "B" (Effective time management can reduce stress).In conclusion, reading is important for broadening our knowledge, technology has both positive and negative effects on our lives, and time management is crucial for achieving our goals.I hope these answers help you to better understand the reading test and improve your English skills. Thanks for reading!篇2Oh my gosh, the 2019 English CET-4 reading test was like super duper hard! But don't worry, I totally aced it and I'm gonna share my answers with you guys!Question 1: The passage mainly discusses the benefits of reading for children. It says reading can improve our imagination, knowledge, and language skills. I totally agree! Reading is awesome!Question 2: The passage talks about the importance of family support for children's reading habits. It says parents should read with their kids and create a reading-friendly environment at home. I think that's really important because it makes reading more fun!Question 3: The passage mentions a program called Reading Buddies where older kids help younger kids improve their reading skills. I think that's a cool idea because it's like having a reading friend to help you out.Question 4: The passage discusses the impact of digital devices on children's reading habits. It says that too much screen time can be bad for kids' reading skills. I agree, we should totally limit our screen time and read more books!Question 5: The passage talks about the benefits of reading aloud. It says reading aloud can improve our pronunciation and comprehension. I love reading aloud, it's so much fun!So there you have it, my answers for the 2019 English CET-4 reading test! I hope you guys found them helpful. Remember, keep reading and practicing your English skills! You got this!篇3Oh my god! The English 4th Level Reading Test is so hard, but I managed to finish it and now I'm ready to share my answers with you all!1. The passage mainly talks about the importance of time management in achieving success. The author believes thatgood time management skills can help people accomplish more in less time, leading to better outcomes in their personal and professional lives.2. The author suggests that people should prioritize their tasks based on their importance and urgency. They should also set specific goals and deadlines to ensure that they stay on track and avoid procrastination.3. The passage emphasizes the importance of being disciplined and focused in order to manage time effectively. The author stresses the need to avoid distractions and stay motivated to achieve one's goals.4. The author mentions the benefits of using tools and techniques such as calendars, planners, and to-do lists to help with time management. These tools can help individuals stay organized and track their progress towards their goals.5. In conclusion, the passage highlights the impact of good time management on one's success and encourages readers to develop and improve their time management skills.I hope my answers help you all ace the English 4th Level Reading Test! Good luck, everyone!篇4Oh wow, I can't believe I have to write so much for the 2019 English CET-4 reading test! But no worries, I can do it! So, here goes my answer:The first passage in the reading test talked about the benefits of reading books. Well, I totally agree with that! Reading is super important because it can help us learn new things, improve our vocabulary, and even reduce stress. Plus, it's so much fun to get lost in a good story!The second passage was all about the history of the internet. It's crazy to think that the internet has only been around for a few decades! Now we can do so many things online, like chatting with friends, watching videos, and even taking online classes. The internet has really changed the world!Then, the last passage was about the importance of exercise.I know I should probably exercise more, but it can be hard to find the time. But after reading this passage, I'm definitely going to try to be more active. Exercise is so good for our bodies and minds, so let's all get moving!Overall, I think this reading test was really interesting and informative. I learned a lot of new things, and now I feel motivated to read more, use the internet wisely, and get some exercise. Yay for learning new things!篇5Hi guys, today I'm going to tell you the answer for the 2019 English Level 4 reading test. The test had three sections and each section had its own questions. Let's go through them one by one.For the first section, you had to read a passage about global warming and answer some questions. The main idea of the passage was that global warming is a serious issue that is causing problems for our planet. The questions asked about the causes of global warming, the effects on the environment, and possible solutions to the problem.In the second section, you had to read a passage about the benefits of exercise. The passage talked about how exercise can improve your health, mood, and overall quality of life. The questions asked about the different types of exercise, the benefits of each, and how often you should exercise.Finally, the third section was about the importance of reading. The passage discussed how reading can improve your vocabulary, critical thinking skills, and knowledge of the world. The questions asked about the benefits of reading, how to develop a reading habit, and the best type of books to read.Overall, the test was challenging but I'm sure you did great! Keep practicing your English skills and you'll continue to improve. Good luck!篇6Hey guys! Today I'm going to tell you the answer to the 2019 English CET-4 reading test. It's super long, so get ready to listen up!First off, there was a passage about climate change and how it's affecting the environment. It talked about how carbon dioxide is causing the Earth to get warmer, which is making sea levels rise and causing extreme weather like hurricanes. The key point here is that we need to reduce our carbon footprint by using renewable energy and recycling.Next, there was a passage about the benefits of reading books. It said that reading can improve our vocabulary, knowledge, and creativity. It also helps us relax and reduce stress. So, guys, make sure to read more books to become smarter and happier!Then, there was a passage about the importance of exercise. It explained how exercise can make us healthier and happier. It recommended doing at least 30 minutes of exercise each day,like running, swimming, or playing sports. So, get out there and get moving, guys!Finally, there was a passage about the benefits of volunteering. It said that volunteering can make us feel good about helping others and can also improve our social skills. It recommended volunteering at a local charity or organization to make a difference in our community.So, guys, that's the gist of the 2019 English CET-4 reading test. Remember to read, exercise, and volunteer to become the best version of yourself! Keep up the good work, everyone!篇7Hey guys! Today we're gonna talk about the answers to the 2019 English Level 4 Reading Test. So listen up and pay attention!The first reading passage was about bees and how important they are for the environment. The answer to question1 is "B" because bees are crucial for pollinating plants. Question2 is "C" because it explains how bees communicate with each other through dancing. And question3 is "A" because it talks about how bees help with agriculture by pollinating crops.The second passage was about the benefits of exercise on our mental health. Question 4 is "D" because it mentions how exercise can help reduce anxiety and depression. Question 5 is "A" because it talks about how exercise can improve our mood and self-esteem. And question 6 is "B" because it explains how exercise can help with stress management.The last passage was about the history of chocolate. Question 7 is "B" because it explains how chocolate was originally consumed as a beverage. Question 8 is "C" because it mentions how chocolate was considered a luxury item in the past. And question 9 is "A" because it talks about the health benefits of dark chocolate.So there you have it, the answers to the 2019 English Level 4 Reading Test. Make sure to review these questions and answers to improve your English skills. Keep practicing and you'll do great on your next test!篇8Oh wow, the 2019 English CET-4 reading test was soooo hard! But don't worry, I'll help you with the answers.Okay, so let's talk about the first passage. The first question was about the main idea of the passage. The answer is that thepassage is about the benefits of reading books. It said that reading books can make you smarter and more creative. So, the main idea is that reading is super important!The second question was about the author's opinion one-books. The answer is that the author thinks e-books are good because they are convenient to carry around. But they also think that paper books are better because they are more satisfying to read.For the second passage, the first question was about the purpose of the passage. The answer is that the passage is about the history of the Olympic Games. It talked about how the games started in ancient Greece and how they have changed over time.The second question was about the origin of the Olympic flame. The answer is that the idea of the Olympic flame comes from ancient Greece, where a fire would burn throughout the games as a symbol of peace.So, those are the answers to the 2019 English CET-4 reading test. I hope this helps you! Good luck with your exam!篇9Oh, hi everyone! Today I wanna talk about the answer to the 2019 English CET-4 reading test! Are you guys ready? Let's get started!First, in the reading section, there are usually some passages to read and questions to answer. Make sure you read the passages carefully and understand the main ideas. Don't forget to underline the key words or phrases!For the multiple-choice questions, remember to eliminate the wrong choices first. Use the context clues to help you find the right answer. And watch out for the tricky ones that might be there to confuse you!In the true or false questions, pay attention to the details in the passage. Sometimes the statements might be similar, but only one is correct. So be extra careful!And for the short answer questions, make sure you answer in complete sentences. Remember to include all the important details from the passage. Don't just give a one-word answer!Oh, and don't forget to manage your time wisely! You don't want to run out of time and leave questions unanswered. Pace yourself and double-check your answers before time runs out!So, that's it for my tips on the 2019 English CET-4 reading test! I hope it helps you guys ace the test! Good luck, everyone! Let's do our best and show off our English skills! Yay!篇10Oh my gosh! The English 4th level reading test was soooo tricky this year! But I managed to ace it! Let me tell you all about it.The first passage was about climate change and its effects on animals. I learned that global warming is causing some animals to move to higher elevations to survive. For example, polar bears are struggling because the ice is melting. It's so sad to think about all the animals that are suffering because of humans.The second passage was about the benefits of exercise. It said that exercising regularly can improve your mood and help you sleep better. I love playing outside with my friends, so I already know how exercise can make me feel happy and energized.The last passage was about the importance of recycling. It talked about how recycling can help protect the environmentand reduce waste. I always try to recycle at home, so it felt good to read about how my small actions can make a big difference.Overall, I think I did pretty well on the test. I made sure to read each passage carefully and answer the questions to the best of my ability. I can't wait to see my score and celebrate with my friends! English 4th level, here I come!。

2019年12月大学英语四级考试真题及答案解析

2019年12月大学英语四级考试真题及答案解析(1/1)Part ⅠWriting（30 minutes）Directions : For this part,you are allowed 30 minutes to write a letter to a foreign friend who wants to learn Chinese. Please recommend a place to him. You should write at least 120words but no more than 180words.______________下一题(1~2/共25题)Part ⅡListening 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.News report onePlay00:0003:28VolumeQuestions l and 2 are based on the news report you have just heard.第1题A.A wandering cow was captured by the police.B.Some tourists were injured by a wandering cow.C.A wandering cow knocked down one of its fences.D.Many facilities were destroyed by a wandering cow.第2题A.It became a great attraction for tourists.B.It found its way back to the park’s zoo.C.It was shot to death by a police officer.D.It was sent to the animal control department.上一题下一题(3~4/共25题)Part ⅡListening Comprehension(25 minutes)News report twoPlay00:0001:50VolumeQuestions 3 and 4 are based on the news report you have just heard.第3题A.It is the largest of its kind.B.It is staring an online exhibition.C.It is going to be expanded.D.It is displaying more fossil specimens.第4题A.A collection of bird fossils from Australia.B.Some ancient wall paintings from Australia.C.Photographs of certain rare fossil exhibits.D.Pictures by winners of a wildlife photo contest.上一题下一题(5~7/共25题)Part ⅡListening Comprehension(25 minutes)News report threePlay00:0002:32VolumeQuestions 5 to 7 are based on the news report you have just heard.第5题A.Amuse visitors.B.Deliver messages.C.Pick up trash.D.Play with children.第6题A.They ar e children’s favorite.B.They are especially intelligent.C.They are clean and pretty.D.They are quite easy to tame.第7题A.Children may overfeed the rooks.B.Children may contract bird diseases.C.Children may be harmed by the rooks.D.Children may be tempted to drop litter.上一题下一题(8~11/共25题)Part ⅡListening Comprehension(25 minutes)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.Conversation 1Play00:0003:32VolumeQuestions 8 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.第8题A.It will cover different areas of science.B.It will be hosted by famous professors.C.It will be produced at Harvard University.D.It will focus on recent scientific discoveries.第9题A.It will be more futuristic.B.It will be more entertaining.C.It will be more systematic.D.It will be easier to understand.第10题A.Youngsters eager to explore.B.Students majoring in science.C.Children in their early teens.D.People interested in science.第11题A.Provide financial support.B.Offer professional advice.C.Help promote it on the Internet.D.Make episodes for its first season.上一题下一题(12~15/共25题)Part ⅡListening Comprehension(25 minutes)Conversation 2Play00:0003:11VolumeQuestions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.第12题A.Unsure.B.Helpless.C.Dissatisfied.D.Concerned.第13题A.He loses heart when faced with setbacks.B.He is too concerned with being perfect.C.He takes on projects beyond his ability.D.He is too ambitious in achieving goals.第14题A.Embarrassed.B.Unconcerned.C.Resentful.D.Miserable.第15题pare his present with his past only.B.Try to be optimistic whatever happens.C.Always learn from others’ achievements.D.Treat others the way he would be treated.上一题下一题(16~18/共25题)Part ⅡListening Comprehension(25 minutes)Section CDirections: In this section, you will hear three passages. At the end of each passage, you will hearthree 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.Passage onePlay00:0003:52VolumeQuestions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard.第16题A.They have greater potential to be leaders.B.They are more likely to become engineers.C.They are more likely to succeed in the humanities.D.They have a stronger sense of social responsibility.第17题A.Praise girls who like to speak up frequently.B.Insist that boys and girls work together more.C.Respond more positively to boys’ comments.D.Encourage girls to solve problems on their own.第18题A.Pay extra attention to top students.B.Provide a variety of optional courses.C.Place great emphasis on test scores.D.Offer personalized teaching materials.上一题下一题(19~21/共25题)Part ⅡListening Comprehension(25 minutes)Passage twoPlay00:0002:40VolumeQuestions 19 to 21 are based on the passage you have just heard.第19题A.It seldom rains in summer time.B.It does not rain as much as people think.C.It often rains cats and dogs.D.It is one of the most rainy cities in the US.第20题A.The rain is usually very light.B.They have got used to the rain.C.The rain comes mostly at night.D.They drive most of the time.第21题A.It has fewer cloudy days than any other coastal city.B.It has mild weather both in summer and in winter.C.It has never seen thunder and lighting.D.It has a lot of places for entertainment.上一题下一题(22~25/共25题)Part ⅡListening Comprehension(25 minutes)Passage threePlay00:0003:49VolumeQuestions 22 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard.第22题A.It results from exerting one s muscles continuously.B.It oceurs when people are doing a repetitive activity.C.It happens when people engage in an uncommon activity.D.It comes from straining one´s muscles in an unusual way第23题A.They gradually become fragmented.B.They begin to make repairs immediately.C.Body movements in the affected area become difficult.D.Blood flow and body heat increase in the affected area.第24题A.About one week.B.About ten days.C.About four weeks.D.About two days.第25题A.Take pain-killers.B.Have a hot shower.C.Drink plenty of water.D.Apply muscle creams.上一题下一题(26~35/共30题)Part ⅢReading Comprehension(40 minutes)Section ADirections: In this section, there is a passage with ten blanks. You are required to select one word for each blank from a list of choices given in a word bank following the passage. Read the passage through carefully before making your choices. Each choice in the bank is identified by a letter. Please mark the corresponding letter for each item on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre. You may not use any of the words in the bank more than once.Questions 26 to 35 are based on the following passage.Finally, some good news about airplane travel. If you are on a plane with a sick passenger, you are unlikely to get sick. That is the 26 of a new study that looked at how respiratory (呼吸道) viruses 27 on airplanes. Researchers found that only people who were seated in individual - had a high risk of catching the illness. All other passengers had only a very 28 chance of getting sick according to the findings. Media reports have not necessarily presented. 29 informationabout the risk of getting infected on an airplane in the past. Therefore , these new findings should help airplane passengers to feel less 30 to catching respiratory infections while traveling by air.Prior to the new study. litter was known about the risks of getting 31 infected by common respiratory viruses, such as the flu or common cold, on an airplane, the researchers said. So, to 32 the risks of infection, the study team flew on 10 different 33 in the US. 34 side of a person infected with flu, as well as those sitting one roe in font of or behind this individual, had about an 80 person chance of getting sick. But other passengers were 35 safe from infection. They had a less than 3 percent chance of catching the flu.A) accurate B) conclusion C) directly D) eitherE) evaluate F) explorations G) flights H) largelyI) nearby J) respond K) slim L) spreadM) summit N) vividly O) vulnerable第26题【26】____第27题【27】____第28题【28】____第29题【29】____第30题【30】____第31题【31】____第32题【32】____第33题【33】____第34题【34】____第35题【35】____上一题下一题(36~45/共30题)Part ⅢReading Comprehension(40 minutes)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 Sheet2.A South Korean city designed for the future takes on a life of its ownA) Getting around a city is one thing - and then there’s the matter of getting from one city toanother. One vision of the perfect city of the future: a place that offers easy access to air travel.In 2011, a University of North Carolina business professor named John Kasarda published a book called Aerotropolis: The Way We’ll Live Next. Kasarda says future cities should be built intentionally around or near airports. The idea, as he has put it, is to of fer businesses “rapid, long-distance connectivity on a massive scale.”B) “The 18th century really was a waterborne (水运的) century, the 19th century a rail century. the 20th century a highway, car, truck century一and the 21st century will increasingly be an aviation century, as the globe becomes increasingly connected by air,”Kasarda says. Songdo, a city built from scratch in South Korea, is one of Kasarda’s prime examples. It has existed for just a few years.“ From the get-go, it was designed on the basis of connectivity and competitiveness,”says Kasada. “The government built the bridge directly from the airport to the Songdo International Business District. And the surface infrastructure was built in tandem with the new airport.”C) Songdo is a stone’s throw from South Korea’s Incheon Airport, its main international hub (枢纽). But it takes a lot more than a nearby airport to be a city of the future. Just building a place as an “international business district”doesn’t mean it will become one. Park Yeon Soo conceived (构想) this city of the future back in 1986. He considers Songdo his baby. “I am a visionary,”he says. Thirty years after he imagined the city, Park’s baby is close to 70 percent built, with 36.000 people living in the business district and 90,000 residents in greater Songdo. It’s about an hour outside Seoul, built on reclaimed tidal flats along the Yellow Sea, There’s a Coast Guard building and a tall trade tower, as well as a park, golf course and university.D) Chances are you’ve actually se en this place. Songdo appears in the most famous music video ever to come ou of South Korea. “Gangnam Style” refers to the fashionable Gangnam district in Seoul. But some of the video was filmed in Songdo.“I don’t know if you remember, there was a scene in a subway station. That was not Gangnam. That was actually Songdo,” says Jung Won Son, a professor of urban development at London’s Bartlett School of Planning, “Part of the reason to shoot there is that it’s new and nice.”E) The city was supposed to be a hub for global companies, with employees from all over the world. But hat’s not how it has turned out. Songdo’s reputation is as a futuristic ghost town. But the reality is more complicated. A bridge with big, light-blue loops leads into the business district. In the center of the main road, there’s a long line of flags of the world. On the corner, there’s a Starbucks and a 7-Eleven--all of the international brands that you see all over the world nowadays.F) The city is not empty. There are mothers pushing strollers, old women with walkers -- even in the middle of the day. when it’s 90 degrees out. Byun Young-Jin chairs the Songdo real estate association and started selling property here when the first phase of the city opened in 2005. He says demand has boomed in the past couple of years. Most of his clients are Korean. In fact, the developer says, 99 percent of the homes here are sold to Koreans. Young families move here because the schools are great. And that’s the problem: Songdo has become a popular Koreancity 一more popular as a residential area than a business one. It’s not yet the futuristic international business hub that planners imagined. “It’s a great place to live. And it’s becoming a great place to work,”says Scott Summers, the vice president of Gale International, the developer of the city. The floor-to-ceiling windows of his company’s offices overlook Songdo Central Park, with a canal full of kayaks and paddle boats. Shimmering (闪烁的) glass towers line the canal’s edge.G) “What’s happen ed is, because we focused on creating that quality of life first, which enabled the residents to live here, what has probably missed the mark is for companies to locate here,” he says. “There needs to be strong economic incentives.” The city is still unfin ished, and it feels a bit like a theme park. It doesn’t feel all that futuristic. There’s a high-tech underground trash disposal system. Buildings are environmentally friendly. Everybody’s television set is connected to a system that streams personalized language or exercise classes.H) But Star Trek this is not. And to some of the residents, Songdo feels hollow. “I’m, like, in prison for weekdays. That’s what we call it in the workplace,” says a woman in her 20s. She doesn’t want to use her name for fear of being fired from her job. She goes back to Seoul every weekend. “I say I’m prison-breaking on Friday nights.” But she has to make the prison break in her own car. There’s no high-speed train connecting Songdo to Seoul, just over 20 miles away.I) The man who first imagined Songdo feels frustrated. too. Park says he built South Korea a luxury vehicle, “like Mercedes or BMW. It’s a good car now. But we’re waiting for a good driver to accelerate.” But there are lots of other good cars out there, too. The world is dotted with futuristic, high-tech cities trying to attract the biggest international companiesJ) Songdo’s backers contend that it’s still early, and business space is filling up-about 70 percent of finished offices are now occupied. Brent Ryan, who teaches urban design at MIT, says Songdo proves a universal principle. “There have been a lot of utop ian (乌托邦的) cities in history. And the reason we don’t know about a lot of them is that a lot of them have vanished entirely.”In other words, when it comes to cities-or anything else-it is hard to predict the future.第36题Songdo’s popularity lies more in its quality of life than its business attraction._______第37题The man who conceives Songdo feels disappointed because it has fallen short of his expectations._______第38题A scene in a popular South Korean music video was shot in Songdo._______第39题Songdo still lacks the financial stimulus for businesses to set up shop there._______第40题Airplanes will increasingly become the chief means of transportation, according to a professor._______第41题Songdo has ended up different from the city it was supposed to be._______第42题Some of the people who work in Songdo complain about boredom in the workplace. _______第43题A business professor says that a future city should have easy access to international transportation._______第44题Acording to an urban design professor, it is difficult for city designers to foresee what happen in the future._______第45题Park Yeon So. Who envisioned Songdo, feels a parental connection with the city._______上一题下一题(46~50/共30题)Part ⅢReading Comprehension(40 minutes)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.The fifth largest city in the US passed a significant soda tax proposal that will levy (征税)1.5 cents per liquid ounce on distributors.Philadelphia’s new measure was approved by a 13 to 4 city council vote. It sets a new bar for similar initiatives across the county. It is proof that taxes on sugary drinks can win substantial support outside super-liberal areas. Until now, the only city to successfully pass and implement a soda tax was Berkeley, California, in 2014.The tax will apply to regular and diet sodas, as well as other drinks with added sugar, such as Gatorade and iced teas. It’s expected to raise $410 million over the next five years, most of which will go toward funding a universal pre-kindergarten program for the city.While the city council vote was met with applause inside the council room, opponents to the measure, including soda lobbyists made sharp criticisms and a promise to challenge the tax in court.“The tax passed today unfairly singles out beverages-including low- and no-calorie choices,” said Lauren Kane, spokesw oman for the American Beverage Association. “But most importantly, it is against the law. So we will side with the majority of the people of Philadelphia who oppose this tax and take legal action to stop it.”An industry backed anti-tax campaign has spent at least $4 million on advertisements. The ads criticized the measure. characterizing it as a“grocery tax.”Public health groups applauded the approved tax as a step toward fixing certain lasting health issues that plague Americans. “The move to recapture a small part of the profits from an industry that pushes a product that contributes to diabetes, obesity and heart disease in poorer communities in order to reinvest in those communities will sure be inspirational to many other places,” said Jim Krieger, executive director of Healthy Food America. “Indeed, we are alreadyhearing from some of them. It’s not just Berkeley’ anymore.”Similar measures in California’s Albany, Oakland, San Francisco and Colorado’s Boulder are becoming hot-button issues Health advocacy groups have hinted that even more might be coming.第46题What does the passage say about the newly-approved soda tax in Philadelphia?A.It will change the lifestyle of many consumers.B.It may encourage other US cities to follow suit.C.It will cut soda consumption among low-income communities.D.It may influence the marketing strategies of the soda business.第47题What will the opponents probably do to respond to the soda tax proposal?A.Bargain with the city council.B.Refuse to pay additional tax.C.Take legal action against it.D.Try to win public support.第48题What did the industry-backed anti-tax campaign do about the soda tax proposal?A.It tried to arouse hostile feelings among consumers.B.It tried to win grocers’ support against the measure.C.It kept sending letters of protest to the media.D.It criticized the measure through advertising.第49题What did public health groups think the soda tax would do?A.Alert people to the risk of sugar-induced diseases.B.Help people to fix certain long-time health issues.C.Add to the fund for their research on diseases.D.Benefit low-income people across the country.第50题What do we learn about similar measures concerning the soda tax in some other cities?A.They are becoming rather sensitive issues.B.They are spreading panic in the soda industry.C.They are reducing the incidence of sugar-induced diseases.D.They are taking away lot of profit from the soda industry.上一题下一题(51~55/共30题)Part ⅢReading Comprehension(40 minutes)Passage TwoQuestions 51 to 55 are based on the following passage.Popping food into the microwave for a couple of minutes may seem utterly harmless, but Europe’s stock of these quick-cooking ovens emit as much carbon as nearly 7 million cars, a new study has found. And the problem is growing. With costs falling and kitchen appliances becoming “status” items, owners are throwing away microwaves after an average of eight years. This is pushing sales of new microwaves which are expected to reach 135 million annually in the EU by。

2019年6月大学英语四级真题及答案解析完整版(三套全)

2019年6月大学英语四级真题及答案解析完整版（三套全）Part I Writing(30 minutes)请于正式开考后半小时内完成该部分，之后将进行听力考试。

For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a news report to your school newspaper on a volunteer activity organized by your Student Union to help elderly people in the neighborhood .You should write at least 120 words not more than 180 words.【范文】Young V olunteers Visited a Nursing HomeV olunteers from our university visited a nursing home located in Hangzhou on June 14th, which was highly appraised by the elderly there.Upon the students’ arrival, tears of joy glistened in the seniors’ eyes when the young students presented them with well-prepared gifts. Then, the students talked to them one-on-one with kindness. Both the youth and the aged were willing to share their life stories, immersing in an atmosphere of joy. When it was time for the youngsters to leave, the elderly thanked them over and over again. And the volunteers expressed that they learned a lot and were all stunned by the optimism their elderly friends had for their future.According to Winston Churchill, a British statesman, “we make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.” The visit not only enriches the seniors’ daily life, but also provides the youth with an opportunity to learn some important life lessons from the elderly residents.By Aria, school newspaper【点评】写作试题是考查考生综合运用英语语言的能力，四级写作试题对考生的要求也越来越高。

2019年大学生英语四级真题解析六套全高清版

2019年⼤学⽣英语四级真题解析六套全⾼清版2019年6⽉⼤学英语四级考试真题(第1套)参考答案PartⅠ⼀Writing(30minutes) On a volunteer activity held by our Student Union,35students paid a visit to theZhongxin Commu-nity and helped the elderly people in the neighborhood this Friday.Social isolation and loneliness among older adults is a serious problem and has been exacerbated as an increasing number of young people choose to leave home and work in big cities.Hence,older adults may be at highest risk for becoming socially isolated during the period when they live alone.For this rea-son,the volunteers taught older adults to grasp the knowledge about social media such as Wechat and QQ,through which they can communicate with their families.What s more,many elders just want someone to talk to,which is especially true if they live alone.The volunteers also spent much time with the senior,talking and making them feel loved and cared for.In conclusion,aging can be a difficult time for many people:they may feel lonely,have financial stress or medicalissues.However,the volunteers in our school have made their own contribution,by ai-ding them with basic tasks and boosting their spirits.PartⅡ⼀Listening Comprehension(25minutes) 1-5AABDC6-10BDCAB11-15ACDBD16-20CBADB21-25CDCABPartⅢ⼀Reading Comprehension(40minutes) Section A26-30HAGDI31-35NJEBKSection B36-40IGDNA41-45KHFMCSection CPassage One46-50ABBACPassage Two51-55BADDCPartⅣ⼀Translation(30minutes)?参考译⽂?Boasting a history of more than2,000years,paper cutting is a unique form of Chinese folk arts.It was probably originated from the Han Dynasty after the invention of paper.Since then,it has gained pop-ularity in many parts of China.The materials and tools used for paper-cutting are simple:paper and scis-sors.Red paper is usually used in paper-cut works,because the color is associated with happiness in tra-ditional Chinese culture.Therefore,red paper-cut is a preferable decoration for doors and windows in wedding ceremonies,the Spring Festival and other festive occasions.2019年6⽉⼤学英语四级考试真题(第2套)参考答案PartⅠ⼀Writing(30minutes) On a volunteer activity held by our Student Union,30students majoring in Agricultural Studies paid a visit to the local farm in the northeast part of Jilin province and gave a hand to the farmers there on June 15th.As Jilin province suffers a record drought these days,a large part of the surface of the farm is arid. Hence,the volunteers helped the farmers by irrigating the crops such as cucumbers,tomatoes,cabbages, etc.What s more,these volunteers also taught the local farmers how to take care of the domestic animals by using different strategies and responses as rising temperatures also make them tough.The farmers ex-pressed their gratitude for the volunteers help and spoke highly of capabilities and the virtues shown by the volunteers.In conclusion,without fearing any hardship,all the volunteers have displayed the spirit of hardwork-ing and interdependence in the activity.After experiencing a meaningful day,they not only made their own contributions to the local farm but also have applied what they have learned into practice. PartⅡ⼀Listening Comprehension(25minutes) 1-5BDCAD6-10BDDCB11-15ABCDA16-20CDBAB21-25ADCABPartⅢ⼀Reading Comprehension(40minutes) Section A26-30GMALC31-35FJOIESection B36-40ELHFA41-45JGNDISection CPassage One46-50CDDDDPassage Two51-55ACABDPartⅣ⼀Translation(30minutes)?参考译⽂?With a history of over2,000years,lion dancing is a form of traditional folk art in China.During the dancing,two lion dancers perform inside of a lion costume,with one controlling head while the other controlling the body and tail.They mimic a lion s movements in a lion costume with skillful coopera-tion.People perform lion dances during the Spring Festival or other festivals because in the Chinese cul-ture,the lion,king of animals,symbolizes happiness and fortune.Lion dancing can also be seen on many other important occasions such as the opening ceremony of a shop and the wedding ceremony to of-ten attract many people.2019年6⽉⼤学英语四级考试真题(第3套)参考答案PartⅠ⼀Writing(30minutes) Last Tuesday,a group of volunteers of our university actively attended the visit to a Hope elementa-ry school,which was organized by the Student Union and aimed to send donations and care to the chil-dren in the poverty-stricken area.In the morning,the lovely children extended warm welcome to our volunteers.Upon arriving at the elementaryschool,volunteers could not wait to donate the books,stationeries and clothes collected a-mong students within our university before the visit.Pupils there were especially excited to receive the books to which they had no access before.Then,the rest of day was filled with recreational activities. They played games,sang songs and danced,spending a happy day together.The voluntary visit was really significant.Not only did it enrich the university life but also the vol-unteers made contributions to the society.More voluntary activities can be organized in the future. PartⅡ⼀Listening Comprehension(25minutes)说明:由于2019年6⽉⼤学英语四级考试全国共考了两套听⼒三本套的听⼒内容与第⼆套的⼀样,只是选项次序不⼀样,因此本套真题中不再重复出现三PartⅢ⼀Reading Comprehension(40minutes) Section A26-30CIKJA31-35BOGFMSection B36-40HEGBK41-45FIHJGSection CPassage One46-50DCCDAPassage Two51-55BCABDPartⅣ⼀Translation(30minutes)?参考译⽂?Lanterns originated in the Eastern Han Dynasty and were originally mainly usedfor lighting.In the Tang Dynasty,people used red lanterns to celebrate a peaceful life.From then on,lanterns had become popular in many places of/doc/bf2042082.htmlnterns are usually made of thin paper with bright colors and have dif-ferent shapes and sizes.In traditional Chinese culture,red lanterns symbolize happy life and booming business and are usually hung up during festivals,such as Spring Festival,Lantern Festival and National Day.Nowadays,red lanterns can also be seen in many places of the world.2019年12⽉⼤学英语四级考试真题(第1套)参考答案PartⅠ⼀Writing(30minutes) Dear John,How is everything going?Hearing that you plan to learn Chinese,I am writing to you to recommend a university where you can learn Chinese well.What I want to recommend is Peking University which is a prestigious university suitable for language learning in China.The reasons why I recommend this university are as follows.To start with,as a famous university, Peking University owns the top-ranking teachers and the best facilities and is able to provide you with professional guidance and systematic training in Chinese learning.In addition,located in the capital of China,Peking University is surrounded with the strong historical and cultural atmosphere.Therefore,not only can you experience the profound Chinese culture,but also you will get in touch with those who speak the most standard Mandarin.In a word,I recommend you to learn Chinese at Peking University and welcome you to have a visit to Beijing.I will offer help if you need.Looking forward to your reply.Yours,Li Ming PartⅡ⼀Listening Comprehension(25minutes) 1-5ADBCD6-10ACCAB11-15ACDAB16-20DBABD21-25ACBCAPartⅢ⼀Reading Comprehension(40minutes) Section A26-30BMICK31-35LOGEJSection B36-40EICGK41-45FBJDHSection CPassage One46-50BCADCPassage Two51-55CBBADPartⅣ⼀Translation(30minutes)?参考译⽂?China s family values are related to its cultural traditions.A harmonious family used to be the envy of other people.In the past,it was not rare that a family of four generations live under one roof.Because of this heritage,many young people continue to live with their parents after marriage.However,this tra-dition is changing today.With the improvement of housing conditions,a growing number of young cou-ples choose to live separately from their parents but their connection remains close.Many seniors still help look after their grandchildren and young couples also take time to visit their parents,especially dur-ing important festivals such as the Spring Festival and Mid-Autumn Festival.2019年12⽉⼤学英语四级考试真题(第2套)参考答案PartⅠ⼀Writing(30minutes) Dear James,With China s growing influence around the world,the number of people learning Chinese as a sec-ond foreign language has also surged in these years.I heard that you have been extremely keen on learn-ing Chinese recently but have encountered certain setbacks in the process of learning.Therefore,I would like to recommend a place for you to learn Chinese:the LondonConfucius Institute.There are three reasons for this recommendation.First,the London Confucius Institute possesses top teaching resources.As one of the earliest established Confucius Institutes in the UK,it provides a wide range of courses covering both language training and Chinese culture appreciation.Second,it offers mul-tiple scholarship programs for outstanding students.Third,it is close to where you live.If you take sub-way,you can get to the London Confucius Institute in just20minutes.I think the London Confucius Institute is a perfect place for you to embark on the journey of learning Chinese.If you are interested,you can go there and check it out yourself.Good luck with learning Chi-nese!Sincerely,Li Hua PartⅡ⼀Listening Comprehension(25minutes) 1-5DDBCA6-10ABCCA11-15BDACB16-20CDACB21-25DDABCPartⅢ⼀Reading Comprehension(40minutes) Section A26-30OADCG31-35HKNEFSection B36-40EIBGD41-45JAFCHSection CPassage One46-50CDACBPassage Two51-55DADCBPartⅣ⼀Translation(30minutes)?参考译⽂?The full name of China s Han people consists of a family name and a given name.One feature of the Chinese name is that the family name always comes first,followed by the given name.For thousands of years,the father s family name has been passed on from generation to generation.However,it is not uncommon now for a child to have the mother s familyname.Generally speaking,a given name con-tains one or two Chinese characters,which usually carry the parents expectations for the child.There-fore,it can be inferred from the name what kind of person the parents expect their child to be,or what kind of life to live.Parents attach great importance to naming their children because names usually go with them for a whole life.2019年12⽉⼤学英语四级考试真题(第3套)参考答案PartⅠ⼀Writing(30minutes) Dear Tom,I am glad to receive your letter in which you showed great interest in teaching English in China.Ac-tually,China is fast becoming a hub of English learners and in my opinion teaching English in Shanghai should be your next move.To begin with,you can have a fun-filled and satisfying life by teaching Chinese students in Shang-hai.Parents in Shanghai are more than willing to pay handsomely for their children s adequate language proficiency that can help them in getting higher education in international universities.What s more, Shanghai is a city rich in spectacular views and longhistory,blending Western and Eastern traditions, and being infused with modern culture and arts.Outside the classroom,you ll be able to fully immerse yourself in exploring the city.Whether you wish to see the impressive wooden pagodas or the ancient towns,to sample the aromatic cuisine or to meet the friendly locals,you ll have ample free time to enjoy all that Shanghai has offered.Therefore,I think you can take advantage of the opportunity to build a teaching career in Shanghai.Yours sincerely,Li Ming PartⅡ⼀Listening Comprehension(25minutes)说明:由于2018年12⽉⼤学英语四级考试全国共考了两套听⼒三本套的听⼒内容与第⼆套的⼀样,只是选项次序不⼀样,因此本套真题中不再重复出现三PartⅢ⼀Reading Comprehension(40minutes) Section A26-30BLKAO31-35CEGDHSection B36-40FIDGB41-45EHAJCSection CPassage One46-50BCDBAPassage Two51-55DABACPartⅣ⼀Translation(30minutes)?参考译⽂?Chinese families attach great importance to children s education.Many parents think that they should work hard to guarantee their kids good education.They are not only willing to invest in their children s education but also spend much time in supervising their study.Most parents hope that their children can be admitted into a prestigious university.Owing to China s reform and opening-up,more and more parents can afford their kids study in a foreign country or an international exchange program, which will broaden their horizon.Through all these efforts,they expect their children to grow up healthi-ly and contribute to the nation s development and prosperity.。

2019年12月大学英语四级真题试卷及答案(三套全)

2019年12月四级真题及答案（全三套）第一套Part I Writing (30 minutes) Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a letter to a foreign friend who wants to teach English in China. Please recommend a city to him. You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.Part ⅡListening 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 then 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 1with a single line through the centre.Questions l and 2 are based on the news report you have just heard.1. A) Many facilities were destroyed by a wandering cow.B) A wandering cow knocked down one of its fences.C) Some tourists were injured by a wandering cow.D) A wandering cow was captured by the police.2. A) It was shot to death by a police officer. B) It found its way back to the park’s zoo.C) It became a great attraction for tourists. D) It was sent to the animal control department. Questions 3 and 4 are based on the news report you have just heard.3. A) It is the largest of its kind. B) It is going to be expanded.C) It is displaying more fossil specimens. D) It is staring an online exhibition.4. A) A collection of bird fossils from Australia. B) Photographs of certain rare fossil exhibits.C) Some ancient wall paintings from Australia. D) Pictures by winners of a wildlife photo contest. Questions 5 to 7 are based on the news report you have just heard.5. A) Pick up trash. B) Amuse visitors.C) Deliver messages. D) Play with children.6. A) They are especially intelligent. B) They are children’s favorite.C) They are quite easy to tame. D) They are clean and pretty.7. A) Children may be harmed by the rooks. B) Children may be tempted to drop litter.C) Children may contract bird diseases. D) Children may overfeed the rooks.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) It will be produced at Harvard University. B) It will be hosted by famous professors.C) It will cover different areas of science. D) It will focus on recent scientific discoveries.9. A) It will be more futuristic. B) It will be more systematic.C) It will be more entertaining. D) It will be easier to understand.10. A) People interested in science. B) Youngsters eager to explore.C) Children in their early teens. D) Students majoring in science.11. A) Offer professional advice. B) Provide financial support.C) Help promote it on the Internet. D) Make episodes for its first season.Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.12. A) Unsure. B) Helpless. C) Concerned. D) Dissatisfied.13. A) He is too concerned with being perfect. B) He loses heart when faced with setbacks.C) He is too ambitious in achieving goals. D) He takes on projects beyond his ability.14. A) Embarrassed. B) Unconcerned. C) Miserable. D) Resentful.15. A) Try to be optimistic whatever happens. B) Compare his present with his past only.C) Always learn from others’ achievements.D) Treat others the way he would be treated.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 a stronger sense of social responsibility.B) They are more likely to succeed in the humanities.C) They are more likely to become engineers.D) They have greater potential to be leaders.17. A) Praise girls who like to speak up frequently.B) Encourage girls to solve problems on their own.C) Insist that boys and girls work together more.D) Respond more positively to boys’ comments.18. A) Offer personalized teaching materials. B) Provide a variety of optional courses.C) Place great emphasis on test scores. D) Pay extra attention to top students. Questions 19 to 21 are based on the passage you have just heard.19. A) It often rains cats and dogs. B) It seldom rains in summer time.C) It does not rain as much as people think. D) It is one of the most rainy cities in the US.20. A) They drive most of the time. B) The rain is usually very light.C) They have got used to the rain. D) The rain comes mostly at night.21. A) It has a lot of places for entertainment.B) It has never seen thunder and lighting.C) It has fewer cloudy days than any other coastal city.D) It has mild weather both in summer and in winter.Questions 22 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard.22. A) It occurs when people are doing a repetitive activity.B) It results from exerting one’s muscles continuously.C) It happens when people engage in an uncommon activity.D) It comes from staining one’s muscles in an unusual way.23. A) Blood flow and body heat increase in the affected area.B) Body movements in the affected area become difficult.C) They begin to make repairs immediately.D) They gradually become fragmented.24. A) About one week. B) About two days.C) About ten days. D) About four weeks.25. A) Apply muscle creams. B) Drink plenty of water.C) Have a hot shower. D) Take pain-killers..Part ⅢReading Comprehension (40 minutes) Section ADirections:In this section, there is a passage with ten blanks. You are required to select one word for each blank from a list of choices given in a word bank following the passage. Read the passage through carefully before making your choices. Each choice in the bank is identified by a letter. Please mark the corresponding letter for each item on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre. You may not use any of the words in the bank more than once.Questions 26 to 35 are based on the following passage.When travelling overseas, do you buy water in plastic bottles or take your chances with tap water? Imagine you are wandering about on a Thai island or 26 the ruins of Angkor. It’s hot so you grab a bottle of water from a local vendor. It’s the safe, sane thing to do, right? The bottle is27 , and the label says “pure water”, but maybe what’s inside is not so28 . Would you still be drinking it if you knew that more than 90 percent of all bottled water sold around the world 29 microplastics?That’s the conclusion of a recently 30 study, which analyzed 259 bottles from 11 brands sold in nine countries, 31 an average of 325 plastic particles per liter of water. These microplastics included a 32 commonly known as PET and are widely used in the manufacture of clothing and food and 33 containers. The study was conducted at the State University of New York on behalf of Orb Media, a journalism organization. About a million bottles are bought every minute, not only by thirsty tourists but also by many of the 2.1 billion worldwide who live with unsafe drinking water.Confronted with this 34 , several bottled-water manufacturers including Nestle and Coco-Cola undertook their own studies using the same methodology. These studies showed that their water did contain microplastics, but far less than the Orb study suggested. Regardless, the World Health Organization has now launched a review into the 35 health risks of drinking water from plastic bottles.Section BDirections: In this section, you are going to read a passage with ten statements attached to each statement contains information given in one of the paragraphs. Identify the paragraph from which the information is derived. You may choose a paragraph more than once. Each paragraph is marked with a letter. Answer the questions by marking the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2.The Quiet Heroism of Mail Delivery[A] On Wednesday, a polar wind brought bitter cold to the Midwest. Overnight, Chicago reached a low of 21 degrees Fahrenheit below zero, making it slightly colder than Antarctica, Alaska, and the North Pole. Wind chills were 64 degrees below zero in Park Rapids, Minnesota, and 45 degrees below zero in Buffalo, North Dakota, according to the National Weather Service. Schools, restaurants, and businesses closed, and more than 1,000 flights have been canceled.[B] Even the United States Postal Service (USPS) suspended mail delivery temporarily. “Due to this arctic outbreak and concerns for the safety of USPS employees,” USPS announced Wednesday morning, “the Postal Service is suspending delivery Jan. 30 in the following 3-digit ZIP Code locations.” Twelve regions were listed as unsafe on Wednesday; on Thursday, eight remained.[C] As global surface temperatures increase, so does the likelihood of extreme weather. In 2018 alone, wildfires, volcanic eruptions, hurricanes, mudslides, and other natural disasters cost at least $49 billion in the United States. As my colleague V ann Newkirk reported, Puerto Rico is still confronting economic and structural destruction and resource scarcity from 2017’s Hurrican e Maria. Natural disasters can wreck a community’s infrastructure, disrupting systems for months or years. Some services, however, remind us that life will eventually return, in some form, to normal.[D] Days after the deadly 2017 wildfires in Santa Rosa, California, a drone caught footage of a USPS worker, Trevor Smith, driving through burned homes in that familiar white van, collecting mail in an affected area. Thevideo is striking: The operation is familiar, but the scene looks like the end of the world. According to Rae Ann Haight, the program manager for the national-preparedness office at USPS, Smith was fulfilling a request made by some of the home owners to pick up any mail that was left untouched. For Smith, this was just another day on the job. “I followed my route like I normally do,” Smith told a reporter. “As I’d come across a box that was up but with no house, I checked, and there was mail—outgoing mail—in it. And so we picked those up and carried on.”[E] USPS has sophisticated emergency plans for natural disasters. Across the country, 285 emergency-management teams are devoted to crisis control. These teams are trained annually using a framework known as the three Ps: people, property, product. After mail service stops due to weather, the agen cy’s top priority is ensuring that employees are safe. Then it evaluates the health of infrastructure, such as the roads that mail carriers drive on. Finally, it decides when and how to re-open operations. If the destruction is extreme, mail addressed to the area will get sent elsewhere. In response to Hurricane Katrina in 2005, USPS redirected incoming New Orleans mail to existing mail facilities in Houston. Mail that was already processed in New Orleans facilities was moved to an upper floor so it would be protected from water damage.[F] As soon as it’s safe enough to be outside, couriers start distributing accumulated mail on the still-accessible routes. USPS urges those without standing addresses to file change-of-address forms with their new location. After Hurricane Katrina hit in 2005, mail facilities were set up in dozens of other locations across the country in the two weeks that USPS was unable to provide street delivery.[G] Every day, USPS processes, on average, 493.4 million pieces of mail—anything from postcards to Social Security checks to medicine. Spokespeople from both USPS and UPS told me all mail is important. But some mail can be extremely sensitive and timely. According to data released in January 2017, 56 percent of bills are paid online, which means that just under half of payments still rely on delivery services to be completed. [H] It can be hard to identify which parcels are carrying crucial items such as Social Security checks, but USPS and UPS try their best to prioritize sensitive material. They will coordinate with the Social Security Administration to make sure that Social Security checks reach the right people in a timely fashion. After Hurricane Florence and Hurricane Michael last fall, USPS worked with state and local election boards to make sure that absentee ballots were available and received on time.[I] Mail companies are logistics companies, which puts them in a special position to help when disaster strikes. In a 2011 USPS case study, the agency emphasized its massive in frastructure as a “unique federal asset” to be called upon in a disaster or terrorist attack. “I think we’re unique as a federal agency,” USPS official MikeSwigart told me, “because we’re in literally every community in this country … We’re obligated to d eliver to that point on a daily basis.”[J] Private courier companies, which have more dollars to spend, use their expertise in logistics to help revitalize damaged areas after a disaster. For more than a decade, FedEx has supported the American Red Cross in its effort to get emergency supplies to areas affected by disasters, both domestically and internationally. In 2012, the company distributed more than 1,200 MedPacks to Medical Reserve Corps groups in California, and donated space for 3.1 million pounds of charitable shipping globally. Last October, the company pledged $1 million in cash and transportation support for Hurricanes Florence and Michael. UPS’s charitable arm, the UPS Foundation, uses the company’s logistics to help disaster-struck areas rebu ild. “We realize that as a company with people, trucks, warehouses, we needed to play a larger role,” said Eduardo Martinez, the president of the UPS Foundation. The company employs its trucks and planes to deliver food, medicine, and water. The day before I spoke to Martinez in November, he had been touring the damage from Hurricane Michael in Florida with the American Red Cross. “We have an obligation to make sure our communities are thriving, prosperous,” he said.[K] Rebuilding can take a long time, and even then, impressions of the disaster may still remain. Returning to a sense of normalcy can be difficult, but some small routines—mail delivery being one of them—may help residents remember that their communities are still their communities. “When they see that carrier back out on the street,” Swigart said, “that’s the first sign to them that life is starting to return to normal.”36. The United States Postal Service has a system to ensure its employees’ safety.37. One official says USPS is unique in that it has more direct reach to communities compared with other federal agencies38. Natural disasters can have a long-lasting impact on community life.39. Mail delivery service i$ still responsible for the completion of almost half of payments.40. The sight of a mailman on the street is a reassuring sign of life becoming normal again.41. After Hurricane Katrina interrupted routine delivery, temporary mail service points were set up.42. Postal service in some regions in the U.S. was suspended due to extreme cold weather.43. Private postal companies also support disaster relief efforts by distributing urgent supplies.44. A dedicated USPS employee was on the job carrying out duties in spite of extreme conditions.45. Postal services work hard to identify items that require priority treatment.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.Professor Ashok Goel of Georgia Tech developed an artificially intelligent teaching assistant to help handle the enormous number of student questions in the online class, Knowledge Based Artificial Intelligence. This online course is a core requirement of Georgia Tech’s online Master of Science in Computer Science program. Professor G oel already had 8 teaching assistants, but that wasn’t enough to deal with the overwhelming number of questions from students.Many students drop out of online courses because of the lack of teaching support. When students feel isolated or confused and reach out with questions that go unanswered, their motivation to continue begins to fade. Professor Goel decided to do something to remedy this situation and his solution was to create a virtual assistant named Jill Watson, which is based on the IBM Watson platform.Goel and his team developed several versions of Jill Watson before releasing her to the online forums. At first, the virtual assistant wasn’t too great. But Goel and his team sourced the online discussion forum to find all 40,000 questions that had ever been asked since the class was launched. Then they began to feed Jill the questions and answers. After some adjustment and sufficient time, Jill was able to answer the students’ questions correctly 97% of the time. The virtual assistant became so advanced and realistic that the students didn’t know she was a computer. The students, who were studying artificial intelligence, were interacting with artificial intelligence and couldn’t tell it apart from a real human being. Goel didn’t inform them about Jill’s true identity until April 26. The students were actually very positive about the experience.The goal of Professor Goel’s virtual assistant next year is to take over answering 40% of all questions posed by students on the online forum. The name, Jill Watson, will of course, change to something else next semester. Professor Goel has a much rosier outlook on the future of AI than say, Elon Musk, Stephen Hawking, Bill Gates or Steve Wozniak.46. What do we learn about Knowledge-Based Artificial Intelligence?A) It is a robot that can answer students’ questions.B) It is a course designed for students to learn online.C) It is a high-tech device that revolutionizes teaching.D) It is a computer program that aids student learning.47. What problem did Professor Goel meet with?A) His students were unsatisfied with the assistants.B) His course was too difficult for the students.C) Students’ questions were too many to handle.D) Too many students dropped out of his course.48. What do we learn about Jill Watson?A) She turned out to be a great success. B) She got along pretty well with students.C) She was unwelcome to students at first. D) She was released online as an experiment.49. How did the students feel about Jill Watson?A) They thought she was a bit too artificial. B) They found her not as capable as expected.C) They could not but admire her knowledge. D) They could not tell her from a real person.50. What does Professor Goel plan to do next with Jill Watson?A) Launch different versions of her online.B) Feed her with new questions and answers.C) Assign her to answer more of students’ questions.D) Encourage students to interact with her more freely.Passage TwoQuestions 51 to 55 are based on the following passage.Thinking small, being enga ging, and having a sense of humor don’t hurt. Those are a few of the traits of successful science crowdfunding efforts that emerge from a recent study that examined nearly 400 campaigns. But having a large network and some promotional skills may be more crucial.Crowdfunding, raising money for a project through online appeals, has taken off in recent years for everything from making movies to building water-saving gadgets. Scientists have tried to tap Internet donors, too, with mixed success. Some raised more than twice their goal, but others have fallen short of reaching more modest targets.To determine what separates science crowdfunding triumphs from failures, a team led by science communications scholar Mike Schäfer of the University of Zurich in Switzerland examined the content of the WebPages for 371 recent campaigns.Four traits stood out for those that achieved their goals, the researchers report in Public Understanding of Science. For one, they use a crowdfunding platform that specializes in raising money for science, and not just any kind of project. Although sites like Kickstarter take all comers, platforms such as , , and only present scientific projects. For another, they present the project with a funny video because good visuals and a sense of humor improved success. Most of them engage with potential donors since projects that answered questions from interested donors and posted lab notes fared better. And they target a small amount of money. The projects included in the study raised $4000 on average, with 30% of projects receiving less than $1000. The more money a project sought, the lower the chance it reached its goal, the researchers found.Other factors may also significantly influence a project’s s uccess, m ost notably, the size of a scientist’s personal and professional networks, and how much a researcher promotes a project on his or her own. Those two factors are by far more critical than the content on the page. Crowdfunding can be part of researc hers’ efforts to reach the public, and people give because “they feel a connection to the person” who is doing the fundraising—not necessarily to the science.51. What do we learn about the scientists trying to raise money online for their projects?A) They did not raise much due to modest targets.B) They made use of mixed fundraising strategies.C) Not all of them achieved their anticipated goals.D) Most of them put movies online for the purpose.52. What is the purpose of Mike Schäfer’s research of recent crowdfunding campaigns?A) To create attractive content for science websites.B) To identify reasons for their different outcomes.C) To help scientists to launch innovative projects.D) To separate science projects from general ones.53. What trait contributes to the success of a crowdfunding campaign?A) The potential benefit to future generations. B) Its interaction with prospective donors.C) Its originality in addressing financial issues. D) The value of the proposed project.54. What did the researchers think of the financial targets of crowdfunding projects?A) They should be small to be successful. B) They should be based on actual needs.C) They should be assessed with great care. D) They should be ambitious to gain notice.55. What motivates people to donate in a crowdfunding campaign?A) The ease of access to the content of the webpage.B) Their desire to contribute to the cause of science.C) The significance and influence of the project itself.D) Their feeling of connection to the scientists themselves.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.中国家庭十分重视孩子的教育。

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2019年大学英语四级长篇阅读练习题(2) 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.

Addicted, Really? A． Mental-health specialists disagree over whether to classify compulsive online behaviour as addiction---and how to treat it. Craig Smallwood, a disabled American war veteran, spent more than 20,000 hours over five years playing an online role-playing game called "Lineage II". When NCsoft, the South Korean firm behind the game, accused him of breaking the game's rules and banned him, he was plunged into depression, severe paranoia (偏执) and hallucinations (幻想). He spent three weeks in hospital. After that, he sued NCsoft for fraud and negligence (过失 ), demanding over $ 9m in damages and claiming that the company acted negligently by failing to warn him of the danger that he would become "addicted" to the game.

B. But does it make sense to talk of addiction to online activity? Mental-health specialists say three online behaviors can become problematic for many people： video games, pornography ( 色情作品 ) and messaging via e-mail and social networks. But there is far less agreement about whether any of this should be called "Internet addiction"--or how to treat it.

C． Some mental-health specialists wanted "Internet addiction" to be included in the fifth version of psychiatry's bible, the"Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders", known as DSM-V, which is currently being overhauled (全面修订). The American Medical Association endorsed (赞成) the idea in 2007, only to backtrack( 放弃) days later. The American Journal of Psychiatry called Internet addiction a "common disorder" and supported its recognition. Last year the DSM-V drafting group made its decision： lnteruet addiction would not be included as a "behavioral addiction"--only gambling made the cut--but it said further study was necessary.

D． Skeptics say there is nothing uniquely addictive about the Internet. Back in 2000, Joseph Walther, a communications professor at Michigan State University, co-wrote an article in which he suggested, tongue in cheek, that the criteria used to call someone an Internet addict might also show that most professors were "addicted" to academia (学术活动). He argued that other factors, such as depression, are the real problem.

He stands by that view today. "No scientific evidence has emerged to suggest that lnternet use is a cause rather than a consequence of some other sort of issue," he says. "Focusing on and treating people for Internet addiction, rather than looking for underlying clinical issues, is definitely unwise." E. Others disagree. "That would be wrong," says Kimberly Young, a researcher and therapist who has worked on Interact addiction since 1994. She insists that the Internet, with its powerfully immersive environments, creates new problems that people must learn to navigate(应对). Otherwise, the changing lifestyle will affect the development of the society.

F.No one disputes that online habits can turn toxic. Take South Korea, where widespread broadband means that the average high-school student plays video games for 23 hours each week. In 2007 the government estimated that around 210,000 children needed treatment for Internet addiction. In 2010 newspapers around the globe carried the story of a South Korean couple who fed their infant daughter so little that she starved to death. Instead of caring for the child, the couple spent most nights at an Internet cafe, sinking hours into a role- playing game in which they raised, fed and cared for a virtual daughter. And several South Korean men have died from exhaustion after marathon, multi-day gaming sessions.

G. The South Korean government has since asked game developers to adopt a gaming curfew (宵禁) for children, to prevent them playing between midnight and 8 a.m. At the same time, it has also opened more than 100 clinics for Internet addiction and sponsored an "Internet rescue camp" for serious cases.

H. But compulsive behaviour is not limited to garners. E-mail or web-use behaviours can also show signs of addiction. Getting through a business lunch in which no one pulls out a phone to check their messages now counts as a minor miracle