2020年9月大学英语四级考试真题及答案(第2套)
2020年9月大学英语四级考试真题及答案（第2套）听力答案：1.A) Ship traffic in the Atlantic.2.D) They may be affecting the world’s climate.3.C) To call for a permanent security guard.4.A) It had already taken strong action.5.B) The road was blocked.6.D) A track hit a barrier and overturned.7.B) It was a hard task to removing the spilled substance.8.A) She wanted to save for a new phone.9.D) They are less aware of the value of their money.10.B) More non-essential things.11.C) It may lead to excessive spending.12.C) He had a problem with the furniture delivered.13.B) Describe the furniture he received.14.A) Correct their mistake.15. с) She apologized to the man once more.16. B) Tidying up one's home.17. A) Things that make one happy.18. C) It received an incredibly large number of donated books.19. A) Give free meals to the homeless.20. D) Follow his example.21. C) Sending him had-made bags.22. A) To solve word search puzzles.23. B) They could no longer concentrate on their task.24. C) A reduction in the amount of sleep.25. C) Realize the disruptive effects of technology.【写作第2套】Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write an essay on the use of PowerPoint(PPT) in class.You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.the Use of PowerPoint(PPT) in ClassWith the development of information technology, it is bringing reforms into modern education. As a typical application, the use of PPT in class is becoming increasingly popular.As we know, every coin has two sides. On one hand, the use of PPT in class expands knowledge and makes teaching easy, wonderful and vivid. In place of complex explanation output by teachers, show of text, sound, image and video in PPT stimulates students’ interests and help them understand intuitively especially in face of abstract concepts. Lesson study becomes more effective and interesting for students.On the other hand, relying too much on PPT weakens teachers’ ability. Many teachers read PPT directly lacking communications with students. Besides, some design of PPT is overwhelming which distracts students’ attention.As far as I am concerned, PPT is just a kind of teaching assistant. Teachers is expected to use it appropriately rather than pursuit its effects excessively.【选词填空第2套】26.I normal27.E definitely28.D considerable29.J possibly30.B argued31.K proposition32.N tend33.C avoid34.F extreme35.G inaction【信息匹配第2套】Why are Asian Americans Missing from out textbook?36. E 段落第一句For decades. Activists have called for schools to offer anti-racism or multicultural curricula.37. B 段落第一句My excitement was short-lived38. J 段落第一句Some teachers are finding ways to expose students to Asian=-American issues39. F 段落第一句Research into what students learn in schools has found just how much.40. H 段落第一句Teachers with multicultural background or41. D 段落第一句Our students-Asian42. K 段落第一句And despite setbacks43. G 段落第一句Worse, when Asian Americans do.44. C 段落第一句I finally had the opportunity to learn about45. I 段落第一句How race and ethnicity is taught is crucial.【仔细阅读第2套】Text 1 ：Paint46. A It uses paint to create anti-pollution images47 C Raise public awareness of environmental pollution48 B He chose tunnels to do his graffiti art49 A It is simply absurd50 D They made it impossible for him to practice his artText 2 ：Housework51. C It may not turn out to be the best thing to do.52. A share family responsibilities.53. B To teach then how to manage money54. A They have a natural instinct to help around the house55. D Accept children’s early birds to help.【翻译第2套】：茶文化茶拥有5000年的历史。
传说，神农氏( Shen Nong)喝开水时，几片野树叶子落进壶里开水顿时散发出宜人的香味。
他喝了几口，觉得很提神。
茶就这样发现了。
自此，茶在中国开始流行。
茶园遍布全国，茶商变得富有。
昂贵、雅致的茶具成了地位的象征。
今天，茶不仅是一种健康的饮品，而且是中国文化的一个组成部分。
越来越多的国际游客一边品茶，一边了解中国文化。
参考译文：There is a history of 5,000 years about tea.According to the legend, when Shen Nong was drinking boiled water, a few wild tree leaves fell into the kettle and the water immediately gave off a pleasant smell.He took a few sips and felt very refreshed. S o tea was discovered.Since then, tea has become popular in China.Tea plantations have spread throughout the country and tea merchants have bec o me rich.Expensive, elegant tea sets have bec o me a symbol of status.Today, tea is not only a healthy drink, but also an integral part of Chinese culture.More and more international tourists are learning about Chinese culture while sipping tea.。
2020年9月英语四级真题及参考答案
2020年9月英语四级真题及参考答案【完整版】四六级试卷采用多题多卷形式，大家核对答案时，请找具体选项内容，忽略套数。
【网络综合版】听力：Section ANews Report1A NASA satellite orbiting over Portugal took photographs that reveal the effects of pollution from ships.One of the photos shows a thin film of clouds above the brilliant blue of the North Atlantic,cut by white lines of thicker clouds that look like scars.NASA officials explained those thicker clouds are signs of ship traffic below.【Q1】When ships power their ways through the ocean,they pump exhaust into the atmosphere,just as cars do. And those massive amounts of particles can cause clouds to form.Get enough of those particles in one place,as from the exhaust of a ship,and they can lead to the creation of new clouds easilyvisible from space.“These clouds can be huge,some of them stretch hundreds of kilometers from end to end”,NSAS officials said.【Q2】It’s likely that these sorts of clouds are having some effect on the global climate,according to NASA officials.But scientists aren’t yet sure what effect it has.Q1:What has caused the thick clouds in the photos taken by a NASA satellite?Q2:What do NASA officials think about the thick clouds?Section ANew Report2Staff at a suburban supermarket in Melbourne say they feel unsafe at work after security guards were removed.This came after a series of physical attacks and verbal abuse by customers. More than50workers at the store have signed a letter calling for a permanent security guard following a series of incidents,including a customer threatening to attack a supervisor with a knife."A security worker had guarded the store each night from 7pm until12am,but that had stopped suddenly on Monday,”employees said.One worker said an angry customer had thrown a chicken at his head after complaining about how long she had waited to be served.Another worker said the lack of protection at the store made her feel uncomfortable at work.However,the spokesman of the supermarket said the store had taken strong action in response to incidents,"We have found very few instances of bad customer behavior at our store in the past year. In the rare cases we have seen bad behavior,we have taken strong action in response,including banning a customer from the store."Q3:For what purpose,did the staff at the supermarket in Melbourne sign a letter?Q4:What did the spokesman of the supermarket say,regarding the employees'demand?News report three5.drivers on their way to the polish capital of Warsaw on Wednesday morning found the road blocked by an unusual obstacle.Tons of liquid chocolate that spilled onto the motorway,6.a truck carrying the sweet load hit a road barrier and overturned,blocking two lanes.The cracked tank spilled apool of rapidly hardening chocolate,which quickly covered the width of the road,while the driver was taken to hospital with a broken arm,firefighters struggled to remove a reported12tons of solid chocolate from the road.7.A representative for the firefighters told the local TV that removing the chocolate was worse than dealing with snow.After contacting the chocolate manufacturer,the firefighters resorted to spraying hot, pressurized water to get rid of the sticky substance.The local TV also noted that the cleanup spanned more than a mile,because drivers simply drove through the chocolate after the crash, leaving a long chocolate trail.But despite the sticky situation, firefighters and police attending to the cleanup were reportedly cheerful about the long task ahead.After all,who could be mad about12tons of chocolate?Q5What did drivers on the motorway to Warsaw find?Q6What does the report say about the accident?Q7What are the firefighters representative tell the local TV?Section BConversation1Man:Lisa,why did you pay for you meal with cash instead of the payment apps on your phone?Woman:Well,I’ve gone back to cash.I’m only using payment apps if that’s the only option.【Q8】I’m trying to save money for a new phone,and I find that using cash rather than payment apps helps me to save.Man:But how?Money is money,isn’t it?【Q11】I don’t think it matters whether you take it out to the bank and put it into wallet,or simply transfer from your bank account to the sellers’bank account using an app.Woman:No,I believe it does matter.It’s a psychological phenomenon.【Q9】I believe we have less connection with a value of our money,when we just tap the approve buttons on our phones.Man:You might have a point,since I stop carrying cash around, and start to using my phone apps to pay,I may have developed a tendency to buy【Q10】more small or non-essential items.Woman:That’s highly possible,think about the amount of time we spend with our phones in our hands,and all the things we dowith our phones.It sometimes seems that our phone is buying the product for us,not ourselves.Man:So,cash is the payment affects our ability to budget?Woman:I believe so.If we spend a hundred Yuan in cash,we realize that we don’t have that hundred Yuan to spend on something else.But if we spend in electronically,we’re less likely to make that mental calculation.Man:I stopped using my credit card because I’m fond of spending excessively.Perhaps I should take the same approach of paying using my phone.Woman:It’s worth considering.Q8:Why did the woman decide to go back to cash for payment?Q9:what happens when people use apps for payment according to the woman?Q10:what might the man tend to buy with payment apps?Q11:what does the man think of electronic payment?Section BConversation2售后服务退换货W:Hello Mr.Brown.I was expecting your call.My secretary told me you were having some problems with the wooden table,is that right?M:No,no,the table is fine.【Q12】The problem is the chairs.W:Oh,the chairs,so,what exactly is the issue?M:Well,put simply,【Q12】these are not the chairs my wife and I selected in your store last week.There must be some confusion with our order.W:Oh,I see.I’m looking through my files now.And I see that the delivery was this morning.Is that correct?M:Yes.W:【Q13】Do you mind describing the chairs that were delivered to your apartment,Mr.Brown?M:Sure.These have a flat back with a round top and are very heavy.They are light brown and look kind of cheap.The ones we ordered were dark brown to match the table.W:Right.Of course.It says here you purchased the Arlington table and four Milano chairs.As you said.There must be someconfusion with the order.I’m terribly sorry.【Q14】We’ll send a van to collect those four and replace them with the Milano you purchased.Will tomorrow9a.m.be OK Mr.Brown?M:Yes.That would be great.Thank you.W:Good.Did everything else you ordered from us arrive OK?M:Yes.I think so.Let me check.The mirror and two paintings are here.The two coffee tables are also here.And the sofa.Yes.We haven’t noticed anything else wrong or missing.But if we do, we’ll certainly let you know.W:OK.Great.Once again.【Q15】I’m sorry for the confusion and trouble caused.Q12:Why did the man call the woman?Q13:What did the woman ask the man to do?Q14:What did the woman promise to do for the man?Q15:What did the woman do at the end of the conversation?–The woman apologized again.Section BPassage1Do you have too much stuff?Are you dare we say it“untidy”? Say hello to a TV show called“Tidying Up with Marie Kondo”.A home improvement show based on her widely popular book The Life Changing Magic of Tidying Up.In the show,Marie Kondo acts as a tiny garbage fairy for messy people,visiting their houses to share the wisdom of the"KonMari"method.This method is simple in theory but can be endlessly complex in practice.You divide all the stuff in your house–all of it–into several categories,and then examine each item--all of them–to see if it sparks joy.If it does,you keep it.If it doesn't,you thank it,and neatly discard it.So,is the TV show inspiring people to tidy up?Firsthand accounts seem to indicate a small wave of people bringing piles of donation bags to used good stores.One store received thousands of bags of used possessions in one day.January is usually the store’s slow season for donations,because it's cold and people don't want to bother.But not this January.People seemed determined to clean up their homes.One used bookstore received a month's worth of books in donations in a week when a man gave over50boxes of books from his home.It seems Marie’s TV show is having a big impact after all.Q16.What is Maire Kondo’s TV show about?Q17.What things can be kept in one’s home,according to Maire Kondo?Q18.What do we learn about one used bookstore this January?Section CPassage2At just twelve years old,Mike Hannon is making a difference in his community—one lunch at a time.“Mike’s Lunches of Love”has fed more than2,000of the town’s most vulnerable residents.Mike delivers meals to the homeless.“It’s like a way to give people joy,maybe spark something in them that can change them,”Mike told WBZ-TV.The mayor of Mike’s town feels that Mike is a great community leader,especially in such times of so much negative news.While his father commented on how proud he was of his son,yet Mike isn’t looking for praise, but kindness in return.He hopes his active charity will influence others to spread positive actions in their own towns.Mike includes a handwritten message of joy on each bag.His message and star power has spread all over the country.To date,his online page to raise funds has brought in more than44,000dollars and counting,raising more than17,000dollars in just one day,with the hope of many famous actors and others.People from all over the county are sending special handcraft bags to help the young man with his mission to help those in need.Many are hoping the simple active kindness spreads.Mike is seemed as the hope for the future of the town,the country and the world.Q19:What does Mike Hannon do to help people in his town?Q20:What does Mike hope others will do?Q21:How are people all over the country responding to what Mike is doing?Section CPassage3In a recent study carried out by psychologists on the disruptive effects of smart phones,two groups of college students were given word-search puzzles.The first group was told to complete the puzzles with its participants'smart phones in their line of sight.The second group,however,was told that thephones would interfere with the equipment in the experiment and would need be moved away from the testing area.Midway through the second group's solving of the puzzles,the experiment called one of the phones and let it ring for a while before hanging up.Many of the students in that group were unable to focus from then on,becoming anxious and performing more poorly than the first group.Use of electronics has also been known to lead to a decline in human interactions.Rather than having real-life conversations, many express emotions and engage in deep conversations through social media sites.Many students use their phones and computers during class for non-academic activities,which leads to poor grades.Perhaps the most dramatic impact is the reduction in amount of sleep,which lead to poor health and weight gain.Technology is a great tool.However,it's important to recognize its ck of sleep,reduction of productivity,and weight gain are only a few.If we are not careful about all these mind problems right now,the effect on the future generation is going to be much bigger.Q22What were the college students in both groups required to do in the study?Q23What do we learn about many of the students in the second test group after the phone ring?Q24According to the passage,what is the most dramatic impact of smart phone use?Q25What does the speaker suggest people do?参考答案第一套：1.BA)Warm currents in the oceanB)Ship traffic in the AtlanticC)Particles emitted by power plantsD)Exhaust from cars in Europe2.CA)They need to be taken seriouslyB)They have a huge effect on fisheryC)They may be affecting the world’s climateD)They might be causing trouble to air flightsQuestions3to4are based on the new report you have just heard。
2020年9月英语四六级考试真题含答案
2020 年 9 月英语四六级考试真题含答案
2020 年 9 月英语四六级考试真题含答案
【1 四级第一套】 听力答案： 1.A) Ship traffic in the Atlan c. 2.D) They may be affec ng the world’s climate. 3.C) To call for a permanent security guard. 4.A) It had already taken strong ac on. 5.B) The road was blocked. 6.D) A track hit a barrier and overturned. 7.B) It was a hard task to removing the spilled substance. 8.A) She wanted to save for a new phone. 9.D) They are less aware of the value of their money. 10.B) More non-essen al things. 11.C) It may lead to excessive spending. 12.C) He had a problem with the furniture delivered. 13.B) Describe the furniture he received. 14.A) Correct their mistake. 15. с) She apologized to the man once more. 16. B) Tidying up one's home. 17. A) Things that make one happy. 18. C) It received an incredibly large number of donated books. 19. A) Give free meals to the homeless. 20. D) Follow his example. 21. C) Sending him had-made bags. 22. A) To solve word search puzzles. 23. B) They could no longer concentrate on their task. 24. C) A reduc on in the amount of sleep.
2020年9月四级真题
2020 年 9 月英语四级真题 +答案公布注：2020 年 9 月份大学英语四级考试作文和翻译有三套题，阅读有两套题，听力有一套题。
一、四级写作部分作文（第一套）PART I WritingDirections: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write an essay on online dictionaries . You can start your essay with the sentence “O nline dictionaries are becoming increasingly popular ”. You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.范文：Online dictionaries are becoming increasingly popular. We can see lots of students consulting different online dictionaries in their computers or other portable digital devices instead of taking out a very cumbersome book and looking up a certain word in millions of vocabularies. What a fantastic age it is!The reasons why we enjoy online dictionaries lie in the following thr e e respects. To begin with, looking up a word in an online dictionary can save usplenty of time. Furthermore, consulting online dictionaries is so convenient for us thatwe caneffortlessly and rapidly find the exact vocabulary we need throughjust several taps at the keyboard. Besides, online dictionaries can normally be updatedtimely.l l in all , online dictionaries are one of the greatest i nventions in the m oder nworld. We can not only enhance our efficiency of acquiringknowledge of wordsbut also promote the widespread use of a language.作文（第二套）PART I WritingDirections:For this part,you are allowed30minutes to write an es t s h a e y on use of PowerPoint (PPT) in class. You can start your essay with the sentence “The u se o f Po w erPo in t is becoming increasingly p opular in class”.Yo u should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.范文：The use of PowerPoint is becomingincreasingly popular inclass. We cansee many teachers presenting to their students necessary teaching materials with the help of PowerPoint, which has become the most common subsidiary teaching method throughout the g lobe.The reasons why teachers enjoy usingPowerPoint while teachinginstead ofwriting on those traditional and old-fashioned blackboards lie in the followingthree respects. To begin with, using PowerPoint to present knowledge can saveboth teachers and students plenty of time in class. Furthermore, teaching through PowerPoint is so convenient for lecturers that they can effortlessly and rapidlyshow the knowledge that needs learning through just several taps at theremote-controller. Besides, PowerPoint generally has more storage of informationbecause, theoretically, there is almost no limit of digital space for this slide showpresentation program on c omputers.All in all, PowerPoint is one of the greatest inventions in such a digital world. With it, teachers can not only enhance their efficiency of imparting knowledge in class but also promote the enjoyment of moderncl asses throughpresentingmorevivid materials.作文（第三套）Part I WritingDirections: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write an essay on online libraries.You can start your essay with the sentence O“nline libraries are becoming increasingly popular”.Y o ush o u ldwrit e at l e ast120w o rd s b u t n omore than 180 words.范文：Online libraries are becoming increasingly popular. We can see many passengers reading online books in tubes merely with a cellphone and lots of students scrolling down their computers’screens to search for information necessary for their essays. What a fantastic age it is!The reasons why we enjoy online libraries for reading instead of traditionaloffline l ibraries lieinthe f ollowingthr e e respects. Tobeginwith, readingonline c ansave us plenty of time. Furthermore, reading t h r o ug h online libraries is so convenient for us that we can effortlessly and rapidly find the books we need through just several taps at the keyboard. Besides, online libraries generally have more collection of books because there is no limit of space on the Internet.All in all, online libraries are one of the greatest inventions in the modern world. We can not only enhance our efficiency of acquiring knowledge and information but also p r o m o t e the spreading of fresh ideas and i n n ovative thoughts without being burdened by the limit of time and space.二、四级听力部分◆【News report one 】A NASA satellite orbiting over Portugal took photographs that reveal the effects of pollution from ships. One of the photos shows a thin film of clouds above the brilliant blue of the north A tlantic, cut by white lines of thicker cloudsthat l o o k like scars. (1) NASA officials explained those thicker clouds are signs ofship traffic below when ships power their way through the ocean, they pump exhaust into the atmosphere. Just as cars do.Andthose massive amounts of particles cancause clouds to form, get enoughof those particles in one place as from the exhaust of a ship. And they can lead tothe creation of new clouds easily visible fromspace. These clouds canbe huge.Some of them stretch hundreds of kilometers from end to end. (2) NASA officials said it's likely that these sorts of clouds are having some effect on the global climate, according to N ASA officials.But scientists aren't yet sure what effect it has. questions one and two arebased on the news report you have just heard.Question1 What has caused the thick c louds inthephotos taken b y a NASAsatellite?Question 2 What do NASA officials think about the thick clouds?◆【解析】第一题出题句较长，一般会出现部分词的同义替换，大部分关键词会原词重现，用视听一致方法即可选出正确答案第二题抓住信号词“...said”和“accordin g to”定位出题句，该句中“g lobal climate”是专有名词，一般不会替换，用视听一致方法即可选出正确答案◆【News report two 】Staff at a suburban s upermarket in M elbourne say they feel unsafe at work after security g uard s were r emoved. This came after a series of physical a t t acks andverbal abuse by customers. (3) More t han 50 workers at the storehave signed aletter calling for a permanent security guard following a series of incidents, including a customer threatening to attack a supervisor with a knife. A security worker had guard at the storm each night from seven pm until 12 am.But that had stopped suddenly on Monday, employees said. One worker said an angry customer had thrown a chicken at his head after complaining about how longshe h adwaited to be s erved. An other worker saidthe l ack of protectionat t hestormmade her feel uncomfortable at work. (4) However, the spokesman of the supermarket said the store had taken strongaction inresponse to incidents. Wehave found very few instances of bad customer behavior at our store in the pastyear. In the rare cases, we have seen bad behavior. We have taken strong action in response, including banning a customer from the store.Question3 For what p urpose d idthis staff at a supermarketinMelbourne signa letter?Question 4What did the spokesman o f the supermarkets say regardingtheemployees demand?◆【解析】第一题考察形容词+名词词组，这类选项注意形容词的同义替换，名词一般不替换。
2020年大学英语四级考试真题(第2套)
大学英语四级考试真题Part ⅠWriting(30 minutes)Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay based on the picture below. You should start your essay with a brief account of the increasing use of the mobile phone in people’s life and then explain the consequences of overusing it. You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.注意：此部分试题请在答题卡1上作答。
Part ⅡListening Comprehension(30 minutes)Section ADirections: In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long conversations. At the end of each conversation, one or more questions will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B), C) and D), and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.注意：此部分试题请在答题卡1上作答。
20年九月大学英语四级考试真题第二套听力
20年九月大学英语四级考试真题第二套听力全文共10篇示例，供读者参考篇1Title: My Experience with the Second Set of Listening Comprehension Questions for the 2020 September College English Test Level 4Yo guys! So, like, last month I took the second set of listening comprehension questions for the 2020 September College English Test Level 4, and I wanna tell you all about my experience!First off, let me tell you, I was super nervous when the test started. The voices in the recording were like, super fast and I was like, trying my best to catch every word they said. But ya know what? I realized that it's not about understanding every single word, it's about getting the main ideas and details. And that helped a lot!There were different sections in the test, like conversations between two people, a lecture, and even an announcement at a train station. The hardest part for me was when they played the recording just once! Like, I had to really focus and pay attention.But, hey, I gotta tell ya, some of the questions were kinda easy! Like, they would ask things like who said what, or where something happened. So, as long as you pay attention and remember what was said, you're good to go!Overall, I think the test was a challenge, but it was also super fun! It made me feel like a detective trying to solve a mystery. And, you know what? I think I did pretty well! I can't wait to get my results and see how I did.So, if you're gonna take the 2020 September College English Test Level 4, don't stress too much, just relax, listen carefully, and do your best! You got this, guys! Let's all ace this test together!篇2Yo, guys! Today I wanna talk about the second set of listening questions from the September 2020 College English Test Band 4. It was super tricky, but I think I nailed it!So, the first part was about a conversation between two students talking about their summer plans. The girl wanted to travel to Europe, but the guy was thinking of staying at home and relaxing. Then they discussed their favorite summer activitieslike swimming and hiking. The key is to pay attention to their reasons for choosing different options.Next, there was a lecture on climate change. The professor explained the causes and effects of global warming. He mentioned the role of greenhouse gases and the impact on wildlife and ecosystems. It was kinda heavy, but important stuff to know.After that, we had a dialogue between a professor and a student discussing a research project. The student was confused about the topic and needed some guidance. The professor gave advice on how to narrow down the focus and find relevant sources. Remember to listen for keywords to understand the main points.Finally, there was a conversation at a job fair where a student was interviewing for an internship. The employer asked about the student's skills and experience, and also discussed the job responsibilities. It's crucial to catch details about the company and the position to answer the questions correctly.Overall, the listening test was tough, but I think I did pretty well. Remember to practice listening skills regularly to ace the next exam! Good luck, everyone!篇3So, like, there was this super important thing that happened last September, it was the second set of the listening test for the College English Test Band 4, like OMG! Let me tell you all about it in my own super cool way!First off, there were like four sections in the listening test. The first one was about a student talking to a teacher about his study plan, you know, like how he was gonna balance his time and stuff. The second part was a lecture about the Solar System, I mean, it was so fascinating to learn about all the planets and stuff.Then, there was this third part where a girl was giving a tour of her neighborhood to her friend, it was like, so cute! And the last part was a group discussion about the benefits of traveling, like, who doesn't love to travel, right?!Overall, the test was like, not too hard, but not too easy either. Some questions were a bit tricky, but I think I did pretty well. I mean, I've been practicing listening to English songs and stuff, so I was kinda prepared, you know what I mean?I think the key to doing well in the listening test is to stay calm and focused, and, like, try to understand the main ideas ofwhat they're saying. And don't forget to practice listening to English every day, it really helps!So yeah, that was my experience with the second set of the listening test for the College English Test Band 4 last September. It was like, so much fun! Can't wait for the next one, hehe!篇4Wow, guys! Did you hear about the second set of the College English Test Level Four listening exam in September 2020? It was super tough, but also super fun! Let me tell you all about it!So, the first part of the test was all about listening to a conversation between two people about choosing classes for the next semester. They talked about all the different options and how to sign up for them. It was a bit confusing at first, but I think I got the hang of it.Then, we had to listen to a lecture about climate change and the impact it's having on the planet. It was really interesting to learn about what we can do to help protect the environment. I never knew there were so many things we could do to make a difference!Next, we had to listen to a group discussion about a new art exhibit at the museum. They talked about the different pieces and what they represented. I thought it was so cool to hear their different perspectives on the artwork.After that, we listened to a news report about a new technology that was being developed to help clean up the oceans. It was amazing to hear about all the ways scientists are working to solve some of the world's biggest problems.Overall, the listening test was challenging, but also really interesting. I feel like I learned a lot from it, and now I can't wait to see how I did on the exam! Did you guys find the test as exciting as I did? Let me know!篇5Yo, guys! So, I gotta tell you about this super tough English listening test that I took in September 2020 for my college entrance exam. It was like, WHOA! So nerve-wracking, but also kind of fun, you know?First off, the test had a bunch of different sections. There were like, conversations between people, announcements, and even lectures. And let me tell you, those speakers talked FAST. It was like trying to keep up with a race car or something!One part that really tripped me up was when they played a recording of a phone conversation between a student and a professor. They were talking about some project or something, and I had to answer questions about it. But man, it was so hard to catch all the details! I was like, "Wait, what did they say again?"Then, there was this part where they played a lecture about history. I swear, the professor might as well have been speaking a different language! I could barely understand a word he was saying. But hey, I tried my best and managed to answer a few questions correctly.Overall, the test was tough, but I think I did okay. I mean, at least I didn't fall asleep during the listening part, right? And hey, even if I didn't get a perfect score, I still feel proud that I gave it my all.So yeah, that's my experience with the big English listening test. It was definitely a challenge, but I'm glad I took it on. Who knows, maybe I'll even ace the next one! Keep your fingers crossed for me, guys!篇6Hey guys, have you heard about the second set of listening test for the 2020 September College English Test Band Four? Itwas super challenging but also super fun! Let me tell you all about it.So, first off, the test started with a conversation between a student and a professor about the new campus regulations. The student was asking questions about the rules for using the library and the professor was explaining everything in detail. It was a bit tricky to catch all the details, but if you listened carefully, you could pick up on the important points.Next, there was a lecture about climate change and its impacts on the environment. The speaker talked about rising global temperatures, melting ice caps, and the need for reducing carbon emissions. It was really interesting to learn more about this important issue.After that, there was a group discussion about the advantages and disadvantages of studying abroad. The students had different opinions and they each shared their reasons for or against it. It was cool to hear different perspectives on this topic.Finally, there was a radio program about a famous scientist and her groundbreaking research on renewable energy. The host interviewed her about her work and the impact it could have on the future. It was so inspiring to hear about someone making a positive change in the world.Overall, the listening test was tough, but it was definitely worth it. I learned a lot of new things and had a great time listening to all the different speakers. I can't wait to see what's in store for the next test!篇7Hello everyone, today I want to talk about the second set of the listening test for the 2020 September College English Test Band Four (CET-4). I know that the listening part is always a bit tricky, but don't worry, I'm here to help you understand it better.In the listening test, there were four sections: Section A, Section B, Section C, and Section D. Section A was a dialogue between a student and a professor about a research paper, Section B was a monologue about studying abroad, Section C was a conversation between two friends about a party, and Section D was a lecture about marketing strategies.I think Section A was the hardest for me because they were talking so fast! The professor was asking the student a lot of questions, and the student was trying to answer them as best as he could. It was a bit confusing, but I tried to focus and pick out the main points.In Section B, the person was talking about their experience studying abroad. They mentioned some challenges they faced, like homesickness and language barriers, but also talked about the benefits of studying in a different country. It was interesting to hear about their perspective.Section C was fun because the two friends were planning a party. They were discussing things like the venue, the food, and the guest list. It reminded me of when I plan birthday parties with my friends, and it made me excited for our next party.Finally, in Section D, the lecturer was talking about marketing strategies. They talked about different ways companies can promote their products and reach more customers. It was really informative, and I learned a lot about how marketing works.Overall, I think the listening test was challenging but also interesting. I tried my best to stay focused and follow along with the conversations. I hope I did well on the test, and I can't wait to see my results!篇8Hey guys, have you heard about the second set of listening test in the September 2020 College English Test Band Four? Well, let me tell you all about it in a super fun and easy way!So, the test had a total of four sections, with each section having a different type of question. The first section was about a conversation between a student and a professor discussing a project. The second section was a lecture about ancient civilizations. The third section was a conversation at a library about borrowing books. And the fourth section was a lecture on climate change.In the first section, the student was stressed out about not finishing the project on time, but the professor gave some really good advice on how to manage time better. The second section was all about ancient civilizations like the Greeks and Romans, which was super cool to learn about. In the third section, the conversation at the library was all about how to borrow and return books properly. And in the fourth section, the lecture on climate change was so important for us to understand how we can help protect the environment.Overall, the listening test was really interesting and taught us a lot of new things. Remember to practice your listening skills regularly so you can ace the test next time! Go team!篇9Yo guys! Today I wanna talk about the second set of listening test in the September 2020 College English Test Band Four. It was super tough, but let me break it down for you.First off, there was a conversation between two students about their summer vacation. They talked about going to different places and what they did there. It was kinda cool to hear about all the fun stuff they did.Then, there was a lecture about climate change. The speaker talked about how global warming is affecting the environment and what we can do to help. It was kinda scary to hear all the bad things that could happen if we don't take action.Next up, there was a dialogue between a student and a professor about an assignment. The student was asking for help and the professor was giving some advice. It was helpful to hear how to tackle tough assignments in college.After that, there was a news report about a new technology that can help blind people navigate the streets. It was amazing to hear how technology is changing people's lives for the better.Lastly, there was a discussion between a group of students about their favorite movies. They talked about different genres and why they liked certain movies. It was fun to hear everyone's different opinions.Overall, the listening test was challenging, but also interesting. It's important to practice listening to English as much as possible to improve your skills. So keep listening, keep learning, and you'll do great on the next test! Peace out!篇10Title: My Experience with the 2020 September College English Test (CET-4) Listening SectionHi guys! Today I want to share my experience with the 2020 September College English Test (CET-4) Listening Section. It was a bit tough, but I think I did pretty well! Let me tell you all about it.The test had four sections, and each section had a variety of questions. There were questions about conversations, lectures, and even news reports. I had to listen carefully and make sure I understood everything.One of the hardest parts for me was when they played a conversation between two people and I had to answer questions about it. Sometimes the people spoke really fast, and I had to concentrate really hard to catch every word. But I didn't give up and tried my best!There was also a section where they played a lecture about history. I'm not a big fan of history, so it was a bit boring for me. But I knew I had to pay attention and answer the questions correctly. So I listened carefully and managed to get through it.The last section was a news report about a recent event. It was exciting to listen to, and I found it easier to understand compared to the other sections. I was able to answer the questions confidently, and I felt proud of myself.Overall, the CET-4 Listening Section was challenging but fun.I learned a lot and improved my listening skills. I can't wait to see my results and find out how I did. I hope I passed with flying colors!That's all for now. Thanks for listening to my story! I hope you enjoyed it. Good luck to all of you who will be taking the CET-4 Listening Section in the future. You can do it! Bye!。
2020年大学英语四级考试真题（第二套）
2020年大学英语四级考试真题（第二套）大学英语四级考试真题(第2套)Part IWriting(30 minutes)Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write an essay. Suppose you have twooptions upon graduation: one is to take a job in a company and the other to go to agraduate school. You are to make a choice between the two. Write an essay to explain thereasons for your choice. You should write at least 120words but no more than 180words.Part ⅡListening Comprehension(25 minutes )Section ADirections: In this section, you will hear three news reports. At the end of each newsreport, you will hear two or three questions. Both the news report and thequestions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you mustchoose the best answer from the four choices marked A, B, C and D .Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet I with a single linethrough the centre. Questions 1 and 2 are based on the news report you have just heard.1. A. T o satisfy the curiosity of tourists.B. To replace two old stone bridges.C. To enable tourists to visit Goat Island.D. T o improve utility services in the state.2. A. Countless tree limbs.B. A few skeletons.C. Lots of wrecked boats and ships.D. Millions of coins on the bottom.Questions 3 and 4 are based on the news report you have just heard.3. A. It suspended diplomatic relations with Libya.B. It urged tourists to leave Tunisia immediately.C. It shut down two border crossings with Libya.D. It launched a fierce attack against Islamic State.4. A. Advise Tunisian civilians on how to take safety precautions.B. Track down the organization responsible for the terrorist attack.C. Train qualified security personnel for the Tunisian government.D. Devise a monitoring system on the Tunisian border with Libya.Questions 5 to 7 are based on the news report you have just heard.5. A. An environment-friendly battery.B. An energy-saving mobile phone.C. A plant-powered mobile phone charger.D. A device to help plants absorb sunlight.6. A. While sitting in their school's courtyard.B. While playing games on their phones.C. While solving a mathematical problem.D. While doing a chemical experiment.7. A. It increases the applications of mobile phones.B. It speeds up the process of photosynthesis.C. It improves the reception of mobile phones.D. It collects the energy released by plants.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 onlyonce. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choicesmarked A, B, C and D. Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1with a single line through the centre.Questions 8 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.8. A. He visited the workshops in the Grimsby plant.B. He called the woman and left her a message.C. He used stand-ins as replacements on all lines.D. He asked a technician to fix the broken production line.9. A. It is the most modern production line.B. It assembles super-intelligent robots.C. It has stopped working completely.D. It is going to be upgraded soon.10. A. T o seek her permission.B. To place an order for robots.C. To request her to return at once.D. T o ask for T om's phone number.11. A. She is on duty.B. She is having her day off.C. She is on sick leave.D. She is abroad on business.Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.12. A. He saved a baby boy's life.B. He wanted to be a superhero.C. He prevented a train crash.D. He was a witness to an accident.13. A. He has a 9-month-old boy.B. He is currently unemployed.C. He enjoys the interview.D. He commutes by subway.14. A. A rock on the tracks.B. A misplaced pushchair.C. A strong wind.D. A speeding car.15. A. She stood motionless in shock.B. She cried bitterly.C. She called the police at once.D. She shouted for help.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 markedA, B, C and D. Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet I with asingle line through the centre.Questions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard.16. A. She inherited her family ice-cream business in Billings.B. She loved the ice-cream business more than teaching primary school.C. She started an ice-cream business to finance her daughter's education.D. She wanted to have an ice-cream truck when she was alittle girl.17. A. T o preserve a tradition.B. To amuse her daughter.C. To help local education.D. T o make some extra money.18. A. T o raise money for business expansion.B. To make her truck attractive to children.C. To allow poor kids to have ice-cream too.D. T o teach kids the value of mutual support.Questions 19 to 21 are based on the passage you have just heard.19. A. The reasons for imposing taxes.B. The various services money can buy.C. The various burdens on ordinary citizens.D. The function of money in the modem world.20. A. Educating and training citizens.B. Improving public transportation.C. Protecting people's life and property.D. Building hospitals and public libraries.21. A. By asking for donations.B. By selling public lands.C. By selling government bonds.D. By exploiting natural resources.Questions 22 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard.22. A. It is located at the center of the European continent.B. It relies on tourism as its chief source of revenues.C. It contains less than a square mile of land.D. It is surrounded by France on three sides.23. A. Its beauty is frequently mentioned in American media.B. Its ruler Prince Rainier married an American actress.C. It is where many American movies are shot.D. It is a favorite place Americans like to visit.24. A. T obacco.B. Potatoes.C. Machinery.D. Clothing.25. A. European history.B. European geography.C. Small countries in Europe.D. T ourist attractions in Europe.Part ⅢReading Comprehension(40 minutes)Section ADirections: In this section, there is a passage with ten blanks. You are required to select one wordfor each blank from a list of choices given in a word bank following the passage. Read thepassage through carefully before making your choices.Each choice in the bank isidentified by a letter. Please mark the corresponding letter for each item on AnswerSheet 2 with a single line through the centre. You may not use any of the words in thebank more than once.Questions 26 to 35 are based on the following passage.The ocean is heating up. That's the conclusion of a new study that finds that Earth's oceans now26heat at twice the rate they did 18 years ago. Around half of ocean heat intake since 1865 hastaken place since 1997, researchers report online in Nature Climate Change.Warming waters are known to27 to coral bleaching (珊瑚白化) and they take up more spacethan cooler waters, raising sea28While the top of the ocean is well studied, its depths are moredifficult to 29The researchers gathered 150 years of ocean temperature data in order to get abetter30 of heat absorption from surface to seabed. They gathered together temperature readingscollected by everything from a 19th century31 of British naval ships to modem automated oceanprobes. The extensive data sources,32 with computer simulations ( 计算机模拟), created atimeline of ocean temperature changes, including cooling from volcanic outbreaks and warming fromfossil fuel33About 35 percent of the heat taken in by the oceans during the industrial era now resides at a34 of more than 700 meters, the researchers found. They say they're35whether the deep-seawarming canceled out warming at the sea's surface.A. absorbB. CombinedC. ContributeD. depthE. emissionsF. excursionG. exploreH. floorI. heightsJ. indifferent。
2020年9月英语四级真题及参考答案
2020年9月英语四级真题及参考答案Part I Writing (30 minutes)。
Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay on the topic of Online Shopping. You should write at least 120 words following the outline given below in Chinese:1. 网购在现代社会变得越来越普遍；2. 网购的优点，方便、省时、价格比较容易；3. 网购的缺点，无法亲自看到商品、容易上当受骗；4. 你对网购的态度。
参考范文：Online Shopping。
With the rapid development of the internet, online shopping has become increasingly popular in modern society. People can purchase almost everything they need online, from daily necessities to luxury items, without leaving the comfort of their homes. The convenience and time-saving benefits of online shopping have made it a preferred choice for many people.One of the main advantages of online shopping is the convenience it offers. With just a few clicks, shoppers can browse through a wide range of products and make purchases without having to physically visit different stores. This not only saves time but also allows consumers to compare prices easily and make informed decisions. In addition, online shopping provides access to a wider variety of products, including those that may not be available in local stores.However, online shopping also has its drawbacks. One of the main concerns is the inability to physically see and touch the products before making a purchase. This can leadto dissatisfaction with the quality or appearance of the items received. Moreover, the risk of falling victim to online scams or receiving counterfeit goods is a major downside of online shopping.In my opinion, online shopping is a convenient and efficient way to purchase goods, but it is important for consumers to be cautious and discerning. It is essential to research the reputation of the online seller and read reviews from other buyers before making a purchase. Additionally, consumers should be aware of their rights and take precautions to protect their personal and financial information when shopping online.In conclusion, online shopping has become an integral part of modern life, offering convenience and accessibility to a wide range of products. However, it is important for consumers to be aware of the potential risks and exercise caution when making online purchases.Part II Reading Comprehension (Skimming and Scanning) (15 minutes)。
2020年09月英语四级真题及答案第1和2套
2020年9月四级真题（第1套）Part I Wri血g(30 minutes) Directions: For this part, you are哑wed30mi九iites;i,o wril,e a九蕊sa'JI'卯onlin�libraries.You ca九start your essay with the sentence " Onl切e lib八汀ies are becoming increas切glypopu如".You sho血write at妞st逻words but'no more tha卫堕words.Part II Section A Listening Comprehension (25 minutes)Directions : In this section, you will hear three news rE卯rts.At the end of each news report, you will hear two or three questions. Both the news report and thequestions will be spoken oni,y o�e. After you hear a question, you mustchoose the best answer f rom the four choices marked A) , B) , C) a叫D).Then mark the correspo戒ing letter on A印werS妇et1 with a single linethrough the centre.Questions 1 and 2 are b邸ed on the news report you have just heard.1.A) Ship traffic in the Atlantic.C)Exhaust from cars in Europe.ann cUITents 1n the ocean.D)Particles emitted by power plants.B)W2.A) They need to be taken seriously.C)They might be causing trouble to air flights.B)They have a huge effect on fishery.D)They may be· 迂fecting the world's climate. Questions 3 and 4 are b邸ed on the news report you have j皿heard.3.A) To appeal for higher wages.for-apermanent security guard.C)To callB)To demand better health care.D)To dismiss-th e bad.:tempered supervisor.4.A) It had already taken strong action.C)It would talce the让a ppeal.seriously.B)It would put customers'needs first.D)It was see陆起help from•'the police. Questions 5 to 7 are b邸ed on the news rejuk you have just'heard.5.A) The road was flooded.C)The road w蕊frozen with snow.B)The road was blocked.D)The road was covered with spilled gas.6.A) A truck plunged into a pool of liquid chocolate.B)The heavy snow made driving very difficult.C)The truck driver dozed off while driving.D)A truck hit a barrier and overturned.7.A) It was a long tiine before the cleanup was酝ished.B)It was a hard啦k to remove the spilled substance.C)It was fortunate that no passenger got injured.D)It was difficult to contact the manufacturer.Section BDirections: In this section, you will hear two wng conversations. At the end of each conversation, you will hear four questions. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken onlyonce. 枷you hear a question, you must c加ose the best answer from the four c加icesmarked A), B), C) a双t D). Then mark the corresponding let阮on A四wer Sheet 1with a singl,e line through the cent诧Questions 8 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.8.A) She wanted to save for a new phone.C)She could enjoy discounts with cash.B)She found it much safer to use cash.D)She had been cheated using phone apps.9.A) They can save a lot more time and trouble.B)They find it less difficult to make purchases.C)'Ibey derive greater pleasure from buying things.D)They are less aware of the value of their money.10.A) More valuable items.C)Everyday necessities.B)More non-essential things.D)Electronic devices.11.A) It can improve shopping efficiency.C)It may lead to excessive spending.B)It is altering the way of shopping.D)It appeals more to younger people. Questions 12 to 15釭·e based on the conve亟tion you have just heard.12.A) He want:ed to order some wooden furniture.B)He had to change the furniture delivery tiine.C)He had a problem with the furniture delivered.D)He wanted the furniture store to give him a refund.13.A) Send the furniture back to the store.C)Collect the furniture he ordered.B)Describe the furniture he received.D)Buy another brand of furniture.14.A) Correct their m囡吐e.C)Apologize to his w廿e.B)血prove their service.D)Give the money back.15.A) She recommended a new style.C)She apologized to the man once more.B)She offered some gift to the·man.D)She checked all the items with the man.Section CDirections: 1九this section, you will hear th花e passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear three or four questions. Both如passage and加questions will be spoken o讥y once.A拓严hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices markedA), B), C) and D). Then mark t如correspo叫ing比tter on Answer S朊et1 with asing阳ine through the cent龙Questions 16 to 18 are b鲍ed on the passage you have just heard.16.A) Reading books of wisdom.C)Sharing with others.B)Ti d yi ng up one's home.D)Donating to charity.17.A) Thin gs that m ake one h appy.C)Things that occupy little sp ace.B)Things that are becom邱rare.D)Things that cost a lot of money.18: A) It joined the city's clean-up campaign.B)It sold as many as fifty boxes of books.C)It received an incredibly large number of donated books.D)It did little business because of the unusual cold weather.Questions 19 to 21 are b 邸ed on the passage you have just heard. 19.A) Give free meals to the homeless.C)Help the vulnerable to cook lunches.B)Provide shelter for the homeless.D)Call for change in the local government.20.A) Strengthen co-operation.C)Win national support.B)Promote understanding.D)Follow his example.21.A) Spreading news of his deeds.C)Following the example he sets.B)Writing him thank-you notes.D)Sending him hand-made bags.Questions 22 to 25 are b 鲍ed on the passage you have just heard. 22.A) To solve word search puzzles.B)To send smartphone messages.C)To test their eyesight using a phone app.D)To install some audio equipment in a lab.23.A) They could not go on until the ringing stopped.B)They could no longer concentrate on their task.C)They grabbed the phone and called back right away.D)They asked their experimenter to hang up the phone.24.A) A . nse m emotional problems.C)A reduction in the amount of sleep.B)A decline in sports activities.D)A decline· m acadermc performance.25.A) Protect the eyesight of the younger generation.B)Take effective measures to raise productivity.C)Realize the disruptive effects of technology.D)Ensure they have sufficient sleep every day.Part m Reading C Section A omprehens1on (40 nunutes) Directions: In th访section,there仿a passage with砌勋nks.You are required to s elect one wo讯for each b比nkfrom a l访t of choices given in a word ba咄following the passage. Read the p 邸sage through carefully before making your choices. Each c加ice in the bank仿identified by a l,e也n-.Ple 邸e mark the corresponding letter for each i妇on Answer S朊et 2 with a s ingle line through the centre. You may 彻t use any of the words in the bank 饥ore than once. There're three main types of financial stress people encounter. The first type is apparent in people being stressed about the阜ups and downs of investment markets-actually not so much the ups, but 27 the dow 阻These people are usually unable or unprepared to endure the long haul. The next common type of financial stress is that caused by debt. In a—塾—percen吨e of c 邸es of debt-induced :financial stress, credit cards and loans w出be a central element. Often there'll be a car loan and perhaps a mortgage, but credit cards often seem to be the gateway to debt-related financial difficulties for many. The third type of stress and一旦the least known is inherited financial stress, which is the most destructive. It is experienced by those who have grown up in households where their parents regularly 30 and fought about money. Money therefore becomes a stressful topic, and so the thought of sitting down and planning is an unattractive 31 . Those suffering inherited financial anxiety旱to follow one of two patterns. Either they put their head in the sand: they would�examining their financial statements, budgeting, and discussing financial matters with those closest to them. Alternatively, they would go to the other34 , and micro-analyze everything, to the point of complete 35 . They're convinced that 一—whatever decision they make will be the wrong one.A)appe aran ce I)normalB)argued J)possiblyC)avoid K)propositionD)considerable L)rebelledE)definitely M)s组tementF)extreme N)tendG)inaction0)traditionalH)incrediblySection BDirections: In this section, you are going t,o read a passage with ten statements attached t,o it. Each statement contains i可ormation given in one of the paragraphs. Identify the paragrap hfrom 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 thecorresponding letter on A邱印er Sheet 2.Doctor's orders: Let children just playA)Imagine a drug that could enhance a child's creativity and critical thinking. Imagine that this drugwere simple to make, safe to talce, and could be had for free. The nation's leading pediatricians （儿科医生）say this miracle compound exists. In a new clinical report, they are urging doctors to prescribe it liberally to the children in their care.B)"This may seem old-fashioned, but there are skills to be learned when Jdds aren't told what to do,"said Dr. Michael Yogman, a Harvard Medical School pediatrician who led the drafting of the call to arms. Whether it's rough physical play, outdoor play or pretend play, kids derive important lessons from the chance to make things up as they go, he said.C)The advice, issued Monday by the American Academy of Pediatrics, may come as a shock to someparents. After spending years fretting (烦恼）over which toys to buy, which ap ps to download and which skill-building programs to send their kids to after school, letting them simply play一or better yet, playing with them一could seem like a step backward. The pediatricians insist that it's not. The academy's guidance does not include specific recommendations for让e dosing of play. Instead, it asks doctors to advise parents before their babies turn two that play is essential to healthy development.D)"Play is not silly behavior, " the academy's report declares. It fosters children's cre ati vity,coopera廿on,and problem-solving skills-all of which are critical for a 21st-century workforce.When parents engage in play with their children, it builds a wall against the harmful effects of all kinds of stress, including poverty, the academy says. In the pediatricians'view, essentially every life skill that's valued in adults can be built up with play. " Collaboration, negotiation, decisionmaking, crea廿vity,leadership, and increased physical activity are just some of the skills and benefits children gain through play, " they wrote. The pediatricians'appeal comes as Jdds are being squeezed by increasing academic demands at school and the constant invasion of digital media. E)The trends have been a long time com邱.Between 1981 and 1997, detailed time-use studies showedthat the time children spent at play declined by 25 percent. Since the adoption of sweeping education refonns in 2001, public schools have steadily increased the amount of time devoted to preparing forstandardized tests. The focus on academic "skills and drills" has cut deeply into recess (课间休息）and other time for free play.F)By 2009, a study of Los Angeles kindergarten classrooms found that five-year-olds were so burdenedwith academic requirements that they were down to an average of just 19 minutes per da y of "choice time ,"when they were permitted to play freely with blocks, toys or other children. One in four Los Angeles teachers reported there was no time at all for "free play. " Increased academic pressures have left 30 percent of U.S. kindergarten classes without any recess. Such findings prompted the American Academy of Pediatrics to issue a policy statement in 2013 on the "crucial role of recess in school."G)Pediatricians aren't the only ones who have noticed. In a report titled "Crisis in the Kindergarten,"a group of educators, health professionals and child advocates called the loss of play in earlychildhood "a tragedy, both for the children themselves and for our nation and the world. " Kids in play-based kindergartens "end up equally good or better at reading and other intellectual skills, and they are more likely to become well-adjusted healthy people, "the Alliance for Childhood said in 2009. Indeed, new research demonstrates why playing with blocks might have been time better spent, Yogman said. The trial assessed the effectiveness of an early mathematics intervention (干预）ai med at preschoolers. The results showed almost no gains in math achievement.H)Another playtime thief: the gro咖g proportion of kids'time spent in front of screens and digitaldevices, even among preschoolers. Last year, Common Sense Media reported that children up through age eight spent an average of two ho叩and19 minutes in front of screens each da y, including an average of 42 minutes a day for those under two. This increase of digital use comes with rising risks of obesity, sleep deprivation and co如itive(认知的），language and socialemotional delays, the American Academy of Pediatrics warned in 2016.I)"I respect that parents have busy lives and it's easy to hand a child an iPhone, " Yogman said. "Butthere's a cost to that. For young children, it's much too passive. And kids really learn better when they're actively engaged and have to really discover things. "J)Th e decline of play is a special hazard for the roughly 1 in 5 children in the United States who live in poverty. These 14 m血on children most urgently need to develop the亟ilience(韧劲）that is cultivated with play. Instead, Yogman said, they are disproportionately affected by some of the trends that are making play scarce: academic pressures at schools that need to improve test scores, outside play areas that are limited or unsafe, and parents who lack the time or energy to share in playtime.K)Yogman also worries about the pressures that squeeze playtime for more血l u ent kids. "The notion that as parents we need to schedule every minute of their time is not doing them a great seIVice, "he said. Even well-me邸吨paren岱may be " r obbing them of the opportunity to have that joy of discovery and curiosity—the opportunity to fmd things out on their own. "L)Play may not be a hard sell to kids. But UCLA pediatrician Carlos Lerner aclmowledged that the pediatricians'new prescription may meet with s砌ticism(怀疑）from parents, who are anxious for advice on how to give their kids a leg up in the world. They should welcome the simplicity of the me郘呜e,Lerner said. "It's liberating to be able to offer them this advice: that you spending time with your child and letting him play is one of the most vaiuable things you can do, "he said. "It doesn't have to involve spending a lot of money or time, or joining a parenting group. It's something we can offer that's achievable. They just don't recognize it right now as particularly valuable. "36.Increased use of digital devices steals away children's playtime.37.Since the beginning of this cen tury, an increasing amount of time has been shifted in public schoolsfrom recess to academic activities.38.It has been acknowledged that while kids may welcome pediatricians'recommendation, theirparen岱may doubt i岱feasibility.39.According to some professionals, deprivation of young children's playtime will do harm not only tochildren themselves but to the country and the world.40.By playing with children, paren岱can prevent them from being hanned by stress.41.Playing with digital devices discourages kids from active discovery, according to pediatricianDr. Michael Yogman.42.T he suggestion of letting children simply play may sound like going backwards t.o parents who wantto help build their children's skills.43.Dr. Michael Yogman believes the idea that paren岱should carefully schedule children's time may notbe helpful to their grow出44.One quarter of teachers in an American city函d that children in kindergartens had no time forpla yin g freely.45.According to a pediatrician, no matter what kind of play children engage in, they are learning howto create things.Section CDirections: There are 2 passages in this section. Each passage is followed by som,e questions or U叩nished statements. For each of them there a忔four choices marked A) ,B) ,C) andD). You sho汕t decide on the best choice and mark加c叩蕊:ponding letter on压werS庇et2 with a single line through加c彻阮P配郔电e OneQuestions 46 to 50 are based on the following p邸邸ge.Americans spend billions of dollars each year trying to change their weight with di啦，gym memberships and plastic surgery.T rying to live up to the images of "perfect" models and movie heroes has a dark side: anxiety, depression, as well as unhealthy strategies for weight loss or muscle gain. It also has a financial cost. Having an eating disorder boosts annual health care costs by nearly US $ 2 000 per person.Why is there both external and internal pressure to look "perfect"? One reason is that society rewards people who are thin and healthy-looking. Researchers have shown that body mass index is related to wages and income. Especially for women, there is a clear penalty at work for being overweight or obese. Some studies have also found an impact for men, though a less noticeable one.W垃le the research literature is clear that labor market success is partly based on how employers and customers perceive your body image, no one had explored the other side of the question. Does a person's own perception of body image matter to earnings and other indicators of success in the workplace?Our recently published study answered this question by tracking a large national random sample of Americans over a critical time period when bodies change from teenage shape into adult form and when people build their identities.As in other research, women in our sample tend to over-perceive their weight-they think they're heavier than they are-while men tend to under-perceive theirs.We found no relationship between the average person's self-perception of weight and labor market outcomes, although self-perceived weight can influence self-este叩（自尊心），mental health and health behaviors.W血e the continued gender penalty in the labor m盯ket is frustrating, our finding that misperceived weight does not harm workers is more heartening.Since employers'percep廿on of weight is what matters in the labor m江ket,changing discrimination laws to include body type as a category would help. Michigan is the only s包te that prohibits discrimination on the basis of weight and height. We believe expanding such protections would make the labor m江ket more fair and efficient.46.What does the author say may have an adverse impact on people?A)Undergoing plastic surgeries in pUl'Suit of beauty.B)Imi均ting the lifestyles of heroes and role models.C)Striving to achieve perfection reg江dless of financial cost.D)Attempting to meet society's expec扫tion of appe江ance.47.W匝t have rese江chers found out about people's earnings?A)They江e closely related to people's social status.B)They have to do with people's body weight and shape.C)They seem to matter much less to men than to women.D)They may not be equal to people's contributions.48.W血does the author's recent study focus on?A)Previous literature on indicators of competitiveness in the workplace.B)Traits that matter most in one's pursuit of success in the labor m江ket.C)Whether self-perception of body image impacts one's workplace success.D)How bosses'perception of body image impacts employees'advancement.49.What is the finding of the author's recent rese江ch?A)Being overweight actually does not do much hann to the overall well-being of employees.B)People江e not adversely affected in the workplace by false self-perception of body weight.C)Self-esteem helps to combat gender inequality in the workplace.D)Gender inequality continues to frustrate a lot of female employees.50.W回does the author think would help improve the situation in the labor m江ket?A)Banning discrimination on the basis of employees'body image.B)Expanding protection of women against gender discrimination.C)Helping employees change their own perception of beauty.D)Excluding body shape as a catego可in the labor contract.Passage TwoQuestions 51 to 55 are b邸ed on the following passage.The work-life balance is dead. By this, rm not advocating that you should give up your pUl'Suit of having a fulfillig C江eer and a thriving personal life, and I'm definitely not saying that you have to give up one to have the other. I also acknowledge that we have a work-life problem, but I'm arguing that the concept of balance has never been helpful, because it's too limiting. You see, our language makes a difference ,and how we refer to things matters because it affects our thinking and therefore our actions.At the minimum, most of us work because we want to be able to support oUl'Selves, our families, and the people江ound us. In the ideal world, we're all doing work that we're proud of and that provides meaning and purpose to us. But even if your job doesn't give you shivers of joy each new day, working is a part of what each of us does and the contribution we make to society. When you separate work and life ,it's a little bit harder to m吐e that connection. But when you think of work as part of a�life and a complete experience, it becomes easier to see that success in one aspect often supports another.Losing your balance and falling isn't pleasant. A goal to balance suggests that things could quicklyget off balance, and that causes tenible outcomes. It's more constructive to think of solutions that continue to evolve over shifts in life and work. Rather than falling or f ailin g, you may have good days or better days or not-so-good days. These variations are normal, and it's more useful to think of life as something that is ever evolving and changing, rather t�a high-risk enterprise where things could go wrong with one misstep.How we talk to oUl'Selves matters, and how we咄c about issues makes a difference. Let's bury "work-life balance" and think bigger and better about work-life fulfillment to do a little less balancing and a lot more living.51.What does the author suggest by sa yi ng "The work-life balance is dead"?A)The hope of achieving a thriving life is impossible to realize.B)The pursuit of a fulfillig career involves personal sacrifice.C)The imbalance between work and life simply doesn't exist anymore.D)The concept of work-life balance contributes little to a fulfillig life.62.What does the author say about our use of language?A)It impacts how we think and behave.C)It reflects how we communicate.B)It changes with the passage of time.D)It differs from person to person.53.W血does the author say we do in an ideal world?A)We do work that betteIS the lives of our families and friends.B)We do work that gives us bursts of joy each new day.C)We do meaningful work that contributes to society.D)We do demanding work that brings our capacity into full play.54.What does the author say about life?A)It is cyclical.C)It is fulfillig.B)It is dynamic.D)It is risky.55.W血does the author advise us to do?A)M ake life as simple as possible.C)Balance life and work in a new way.B)Talk about balance in simpler tenns.D)Strive for a more fulfillig life.Part IV Translation (--30 minutes) Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to tmnslate a passage from Ch切蕊e i九to 陑lish.Yi叨slwuld write your answ窃O九Answer Sheet 2.钰(M ou tai)是中国最有名的白酒，在新中国成立前夕，被选为国宴用酒。
2020年9月英语四级作文真题及参考范文
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2020年9⽉英语四级作⽂真题及参考范⽂
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英语四级作⽂写作技巧
短语优先原则
使⽤短语，有两个好处：⼀是⽤短语会使⽂章增加亮点，如果⽼师们看到你的⽂章有亮点精彩的短语，定会给⾼分了。
⼆是关键时刻思维短路，只有凑字数，怎么办?⽤短语是⼀个办法!⽐如：It is important to do.... 可以⽤短语表达：It is of vital importance to do...这样字数明显增加，表达也更准确。
固定表达原则
写作⼀定要⽤⼀些常见的固定表达，增加⽂章的连续性和⽂采，使⽂章的结构更加紧凑。
⽐如：there is no doubt that...（毫⽆疑问），when it comes to...（当谈到……），it is universally acknowledged that....（众所周知），instead of“⽽不是”等。
逻辑原则
我们在进⾏公共演讲或正式场合讲话时⼀般都会条理清楚。
考官们看⽂章也必然要通过这些关键性的“标签”来判定你的⽂章是否结构清楚，条理⾃然。
⼀般四级的作⽂为议论⽂题材，在进⾏论述时，需要⾄少⽤2-3个论点⽀撑，那么建议⼤家在论点前⾯最好⽤下⾯的词来连接，使⽤时要按组选择。
2020年9月大学英语四级考试翻译真题答案汇总(3套)
2020年9月大学英语四级考试翻译真题第1套：茅台茅台(Moutai)是中国最有名的白酒，在新中国成立前夕，被选为国宴用酒。
据说赤水沿岸的村民四千年前就开始酿造茅台。
在西汉时期，那里的人们生产出了高质量的茅台，并把它贡给皇帝。
自唐朝开始，这种地方酒通过海上丝绸之路运往海外。
茅台味道柔和，有一种特殊的香味;适量饮用可以帮助缓解疲劳，有镇静作用，因而广受国内外消费者的喜爱。
参考译文：Moutai, China's most famous liquor, was chosen for state banquets on the eve of the founding of the People's Republic of China.It is said that villagers along C hishui began brewing Moutai 4,000 years ago.During the Western Han Dynasty, people produced high-quality Moutai and presented it to the emperor.Since the Tang Dynasty, this local wine has been shipped overseas via the Maritime Silk Road.Maotai tastes soft with a special fragrance. Moderate drinking can help relieve fatigue and takes a soothing effect, so it is widely loved by consumers at home and abroad.第2套：茶文化茶拥有5000年的历史。
传说，神农氏( Shen Nong)喝开水时，几片野树叶子落进壶里开水顿时散发出宜人的香味。