大学英语四级模拟题三含答案
大学英语四级模拟题三含答案
Pleasure Group Office【T985AB-B866SYT-B182C-BS682T-STT18】 大学英语四级模拟题三 一 二 三 四 五 六 试卷总得分 核查人
Part One Reading Comprehension (2’×10 = 20’) Directions: There are 2 passages in this section. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A), B), C) and D). You should decide on the best choice and mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre. Passage One Scientists are trying to make the deserts into good land again. They want to bring water to the deserts so that people can live and grow food. Even so, more and more of the earth is becoming desert all the time. Why Scientists think that people make deserts. People are doing bad things to the earth. Some people on the earth do not get very much rain. Yet, they still do not become deserts. This is because there are some small green plants growing there. Plants help keep water in the earth. Plants do not let the wind blow the dirt away. Without plants, the land can become a desert much more easily. A man decides to make a farm in a very dry place. He digs in the earth and takes away the grass and plants that are already growing on the dry land. He makes a farm. He puts plants in rows. The sun is very hot. It makes the land even drier. When the rain comes, it runs between the row of plants. It washes the
good dirt away. When the wind comes, it blows between the rows of plants. It blows the good dirt away. Soon the land is not good enough for a farm any more. The man lets his animals eat all the plants on it. Now the land does not have any plants on it. The sun and wind dry the land and all of the good dirt away. Now the land is a desert. 1. A desert is probably _____________. A. grassy B. wet C. treeless D. muddy 2. Land is becoming desert because of lack of _____________. A. rain B. people C. wind D. plants 3. Which of the following is NOT the reason why small green plants are very important to dry places A. They keep the earth from becoming even drier. B. They do not let wind blow the earth away. C. They add color to the dry places. D. They hold water. 4. It can be inferred from the passage that _____________. A. it is bad to plant in rows in a dry place B. it is better to raise animals on dry land than to make a farm C. it is bad to make a farm in a dry place, but it is good to raise animals there D. all lands that don’t get very much rain are deserts 5. What’s the writer’s purpose in giving an example of the man A. To criticize him. B. To tell an interesting story. C. To prove man makes deserts. D. To prove the hot sun makes a desert. Passage Two For years, international swimming has been controlled by a small number of powerful nations. The U.S., Russia, Germany and Australia have produced some of the sport’s finest players and have won most of the top competitions and medals. But the results of this month’s world championships, which are being held in the Australian city of Perth, will not be so easy to predict. Since the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta, many new names and nationalities have emerged to take on the world leaders. The 1996 Olympics should have been an opportunity for the U.S. to display its great swimming power, but instead it faced some embarrassing defeats. The surprises started on the first day of the competitions, when Fred of Belgium (比利时) set a world record in the competition for 100-metres breast-stroke (蛙泳). Never before had Belgium produced an Olympic champion swimmer. Two other countries also won swimming gold medals for the first time on the opening day. Ireland’s Michell Smith delighted her country with her first of her three gold medals. New Zealand also celebrated with Danyon Loader’s gold in the men’s 200-metre free style. Loader went on to win the 400 meters later in the competition. By late on the second day, the U.S. team’s officials and coaches were starting to be surprised. Penny Heyns of South Africa had broken the women’s 100-metre breast-stroke record in the morning competitions before claiming gold in the final. 6. It is hard to predict the results of this month’s championships because _____________. A. players from different countries have sprung up as new champions B. many names of the players haven’t been heard C. a few countries have won international swimming competitions D. the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta was a success 7. What the U.S. had to face at the 1996 Olympics was _____________. A. new swimming power B. a big success C. several unpleasant failures D. a great deal of embarrassment 8. The player of Belgium broke a world record in 100-metre breast-stroke which _____________. A. it had won before B. it has not gained before C. it had won many times D. the U.S. had never won before 9. How many gold medals have the other countries won on the opening day A. Three. B. Four. C. Five. D. Six. 10. It can be inferred from the passage that _____________. A. the U.S. is still the only powerful country in swimming B. the U.S. has been a great swimming power C. Ireland once controlled international swimming D. Belgium had won several world swimming championships
大学英语四级听力专项+模拟测试答案unit3
Unit 31~5 BCDBD 6~10 ACADC 11~15 BBCAC 16~20 DCADC 21~25 ADCAB 26~30 CDCBA Dictation 3-1Last week the sun shone and it got quite hot. I decided to put on my light grey summer trousers. But I got a shock. I could not put them on. They were too small. It is possible that they got smaller during the winter, but I do not think so. I am afraid I got bigger. So I am going to eat less and I am going to take more exercise.I am definitely going to lose some weight.Dictation 3-2Everything changes. Once a lot of people went to the cinema to see silent films. Then when talking pictures started nobody wanted to see silent films any more. But people still went to the cinema and everybody knew the names of all the great film stars. Now we have television. People sit at home night after night watching their favorite programs. But what is going to happen to the cinema?Dictation 3-3Dear Mr. Scott,Thank you for your letter of 15th January. You say that you telephoned our office five times in two days and did not receive a reply.I am sorry about this, but we have had problems with our telephone.Dictation 3-4I have a watch. It is a Swiss watch. It is not new and my friends are sometimesa little rude about it. They tell me to buy a new one. But I do not want a new one.I am very happy with my old watch. Last week it stopped. So I took it to the shop.I did not ask for an estimate. Today I went to get it. Do you know how much I had to pay? Five pounds. Five pounds just for cleaning a watch.Dictation 3-5Have you ever thought what it is like to be one of those beautiful girls that you see on the front of fashion magazines? They meet interesting people, they travel to exciting places, and sometimes they make a lot of money. But they have to work hard. They often have to get up very early in the morning, and of course they have to be very careful about what they eat.UNIT 3This is the VOA Special English Health Report.A panic attack is a sudden feeling of terror. Usually it does not last long, but it may feel like forever.The cause can be something as normally uneventful as driving over a bridge or flying in an airplane. And it can happen even if the person has driven over many bridges or flown many times before.A fast heartbeat. Sweaty hands. Difficulty breathing. A lightheaded feeling. At first a person may have no idea what is wrong. But these can all be signs of what is known as panic disorder. The first appearance usually is between the ages of eighteen and twenty-four. In some cases it develops after a tragedy, like the death of a loved one, or some other difficult situation.In the United States, the National Institute of Mental Health says more than two million people are affected in any one-year period.The American Psychological Association says panic disorder is two times more likely in women than men. And it can last anywhere from a few months to a lifetime.Panic attacks can be dangerous -- for example, if a person is driving at the time. The Chesapeake Bay Bridge in the state of Maryland is so long and so high over the water, it is famous for scaring motorists. There is even a driver assistance program to help people get across.Test 31—5 BACAC 6—10 ADDCC 11—15 ACBDD 16—20 BACAB21—25 CBDCD26. believed 27. Speaking 28. intense 29. responsible 30. stressed31. bombings 32. district 33. exploded34. A third bomb on another underground train tore a hole through a tunnel wall35. The attacks were timed to cause maximum disruption during the morning rush hour.36. with the underground network still shut down the city’s workers are faced witha long walk home.TEST 3Section ADirections:In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long conversations. At theend of each conversation, one or more questionswill be asked about what was said. Both theconversation and the questions will be spokenonly once. After each question there will be apause. During the pause, you must read the fourchoices marked A), B), C), and D), and decidewhich is the best answer. Then mark thecorresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 with asingle line through the center.1. M: Hi, Jane. Do you have some change? I have to makea call on the pay phone.W: Pay phone? Why not use my mobile phone? Here you are. Q: What will the man most probably do?2. M: I need to go out. Is it still raining?W: Yes, but it’s starting to let up a little.Q: What does the woman mean?3. W: There are only a few drops left in the can. I guesswe’ll have to buy some in themorning.M: Well, we can finish up this job tomorrow. Let’s just wash out our brushes for now.Q: What will they probably buy in the morning?4. M: I’d like to have some flowers delivered to Peace Hospital.W: Certainly. If you step over here, I’ll show you some arrangements.Q: What is the man going to do?5. M: Has George returned from Europe yet?W: Yes, but he had been only here for three days before his company sent him to America.Q: Where is George now?6. M: Why didn’t you stop when we first signaled?W: I’m sorry. Will I have to pay a fine?Q: What is the probable relationship between the man and the woman?7. W: If I buy some plants for the house, will you water them for me while I’m on holiday?M: Sure I will, if you water mine while I’m on vacation. Q: What will the man do for the woman?8. M: How are your piano lessons going?W: Very well. My teacher thinks I’m making progress.And I find the lessons well-worth the time andeffort.Q: What does the woman think of her piano lessons?Now you will hear two long conversations.Conversation OneM: Excuse me. Have you been waiting long?W: About ten minutes.M: Did you notice whether the number seven bus has gone by? W: Not while I’ve been standing here. I’m waiting for the number seven myself.M: Good. Ho t today, isn’t it?W: Yes, it is. I wish that it would rain and cool off. M: Me too. This is unusual for March. I don’t remember it ever being so hot and dry in March before.W: You’re from Florida then.M: Not really. I was born in New York, but I’ve lived here for ten years now.W: My mother and I have just moved here from Indiana. M: Pretty cold in Indiana, isn’t it?W: Yes. That’s why we moved. But we didn’t know that it would be so hot here. We should have gone to California.Do you think that we’ve missed the bus?M: N o. It’s always a little late.W: It is twenty to one, but my watch is a little fast. M: Don’t worry. It never comes exactly on the half-hour like it should.Questions 9 to 12 are based on the conversation you have just heard.9. What is the woman doing?10. According to the conversation, what kind of weather is usual for March?11. Where does this conversation take place?12. How often is the bus scheduled to pass their stop?Conversation TwoW: Just a few years ago this city established what is called the Telephone Reassurance Service. It was set up by a volunteer group of people to ring up elderly or handi-capped persons who live alone, to check on whether they are all right and to help cheer them up.M: That sounds like a good idea.W: Well, they had a 97-year-old woman on television to publicize the project. She lived alone and had never been out of the state she was born in. Although she had relatives, nobody seemed to know what had happened to them.M: You say the service has been going for a few years? W: I think it’s five, but it might even be ten years, and now it has about one thousand volunteers and they keep in daily touch with more than twelve hundred people, mostly senior citizens.M: It must be frightening to be old and alone and have no one who has any interest in you.W: The service made its millionth call recently. The volunteer calls once a day and if no one answers, anothercall is made in about an hour. If there is still no answer, a call is placed to a neighbor or to someone who can check to see if the person is all right. The project is supported twenty percent by federal funds and the rest by donations. The volunteers now go through an instruction course before beginning the calls.Questions 13 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.13. To what extent has the Telephone Reassurance Service now developed?14. How was the Telephone Reassurance Service publicized?15. What is told about the operation of the Telephone Reassurance Service?Section BDirections: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages.At the end of each passage, you will hear somequestions. Both the passage and the questionswill be spoken only once. After you hear aquestion, you must choose the best answer fromthe four choices marked A), B), C), and D). Thenmark the corresponding letter onAnswer Sheet 2 with a single line through the center. Passage OneReligious and private schools receive little or no support from public taxes in the United States. As a result, they are more expensive to attend. The religious schools in America are usually run by churches. Therefore they tend to be less expensive than private schools. When there is free education available to all children in the United States, why do people spend money on private schools? Americans offer a great variety of reasons for doing so. Some parents send their children to private schools because the classes there are usually smaller. In their opinion the public schools in their area are not of high quality to meet their needs. Private schools in the United States range widely in size and quality, and they offer all kinds of programs to meet the needs of certain students.Questions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard.16. Why is it usually expensive to attend religious and private schools?17. Who usually runs religious schools in the United States?18. What is one of the reasons for people to send their children to private schools?Passage TwoNow research from Australia shows that pets are good for your health. The findings of this new study suggest that people who have pets are at less risk from heart disease than those who do not.The new research was carried out over three years and examined 6,000 people. They took tests that measured a variety of different factors known to be involved in heart disease —blood pressure and blood levels. Also, people were asked about their lifestyles. The 800 people who owned pets had low levels on each of the factors measured thanthose who did not own pets. The study also showed that it did not matter what kind of pet was owned—a cat was as good as a dog—so the benefits could not be attributed to the exercises involved in walking a dog.The question is just how pets manage to make their owners more healthier. The obvious answer is that they make their owners feel more relaxed and happy. The Australian scientists who organized this study commented that if a new drug was available that was as effective as simply having a pet, then this drug would undoubtedly be considered a breakthrough in the control of heart disease.Questions 19 to 21 are based on the passage you have just heard.19. What conclusion was drawn from the new research done in Australia?20. Which of the following factors was not measured in the research?21. According to the talk, which of the following statements is true?Passage ThreeHere is an announcement on a university radio station.The Central State University School of Engineering invites you to go fly a kite—that is, once you’ve designed it. This weekend, the Third Annual Kite Competition will take place. Building a kite poses a number of engineering problems. And we want to see how you solve them. As in the two previous years, there are lots of prizes. There will be prizes for the kite with the largest surface area and for the kite with the smallest; for the kite that can lift the heaviest load and for the kite made from the most unusual material; there’s even one for the funniest kite. Of course, all winning kites must be working models; you must be able to fly them at least 100 feet in the air. You don’t have to be an engineering student to compete— all interested students at Central State are invited to enter. Preliminary events take place on Saturday in the Commons south of the Engineering Tower. Final events will be held at the stadium on Sunday afternoon.Questions 22 to 25 are based on the passage you have justheard.22. According to the speaker, how many times has the kite competition been held before this year?23. Which of the following would win a prize in the kite competition?24. According to the speaker, who is eligible to enter the competition?25. According to the speaker, when and where will the final portion of the competition be held?Section CDirections:In this section, you will hear a passage three times. When the passage is read for the firsttime you should listen for its general idea. Thenlisten to the passage again. When the passage isread for the second time, you are required tofill in the blanks numbered from26 to 33 with the exact words you have just heard. For theblanks numbered from 34 to 36 you are requiredto fill in the missing information. For theseblanks, you can either use the exact words youhave just heard or write down the main points inyour own words. Finally, when the passage is readfor the third time, you should check what youhave written.Police in London have warned people to remain cautious following the bomb attacks during Thursday morning’s rush hour on the city’s tran sport system. The attacks are (26) believed to have killed at least fifty people and injured around seven hundred more.(27) Speaking on television just hours after the attacks, the British Prime Minister, Tony Blair, promised an (28) intense investigation by the police and security services to track down those (29) responsible. Mr. Blair also said he knew those behind the attacks had acted in the name of Islam but he (30) stressed that the overwhelming majority of Muslims abhorred (憎恨) the (31) bombings as much as he did.The first attack came just before nine in the morning on a train close to the main station in the city’s financial (32) district; minutes later the worst incident occurred: a bomb (33) exploded in a deep underground line, killing more than twenty people. (34) A third bomb on another underground train tore a hole through a tunnel wall, throwing debris onto a nearby track and involving a further two trains. The fourth explosion ripped the roof off a bus.(35) The attacks were timed to cause maximum disruption during the morning rush hour, and (36) with the underground network still shut down the city’s workers are faced with a long walk home.（注：可编辑下载，若有不当之处，请指正，谢谢!）。
大学英语四级考试模拟试题(附答案)
大学英语四级考试模拟试题（附答案）一、写作Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay on the topic of "The Importance of Learning a Second Language". You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.【答案】The Importance of Learning a Second LanguageSecondly, learning a second language improves cognitive abilities. Studies have shown that bilingual individuals often exhibit better problemsolving skills, greater creativity, and a more flexible mindset. Moreover, mastering a second language can open up numerous career opportunities. In an increasingly globalized job market, being proficient in multiple languages is a valuable asset.In conclusion, the benefits of learning a second language are multifaceted, ranging from personal growth to career advancement and cultural preservation. It is a lifelong investment that yields significant rewards.二、听力理解Section ADirections: In this section, you will hear eight short conversations and two long conversations. At the end of eachconversation, 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 the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.1. A) The woman doesn't want to cook dinner.B) The man will cook dinner for the woman.C) They are going to eat out.D) They are discussing the menu for tomorrow.【答案】C)Section BDirections: In this section, you will hear two 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 the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.Passage One2. A) It is a way to express individuality.B) It is a sign of social status.C) It reflects cultural background.D) It is a form of artistic expression.【答案】A)三、阅读理解Section ADirections: In this section, there is a passage with ten blanks. You are required to select one word for each blankfrom a list of choices given in a word bank following the passage. Read the passage through carefully before makingyour choices. Each choice in the bank is identified a letter. Please mark the corresponding letter for each item on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre. You maynot use any of the words in the bank more than once.Passage【答案】26. D) substantial27. A) outweigh28. C) enhance四、翻译Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to translate a passage from Chinese into English. You shouldwrite your answer on the Answer Sheet.中国传统文化中，龙是吉祥的象征，代表着权力、威严和好运。
英语四级考试题模拟及答案
英语四级考试题模拟及答案英语四级考试是许多大学生必须通过的一项考试，它是考察英语能力的重要指标之一。
为了帮助考生更好地备考，以下是一份英语四级考试题目模拟及答案，供参考学习。
一、听力部分1. What does the woman advise the man to do?A. Change his major.B. Study harder.C. Take fewer courses.D. Drop the course.2. What does the woman think of their food?A. Delicious.B. Too salty.C. Overpriced.D. Terrible.3. Where is the man planning to go?A. To the library.B. To the bookstore.C. To the office.D. To the cafeteria.答案：1. B. Study harder.2. A. Delicious.3. B. To the bookstore.二、阅读部分Questions 4 to 6 are based on the following passage:Most experts agree countries need to start seriously slashing greenhouse gas emissions.. and that we can continue emitting greenhouse gases for only another 10 to 15 years before crossing a threshold into a more extreme climate.4. What do most experts agree on?A. Greenhouse gas emissions need to be increased.B. Greenhouse gas emissions need to be seriously reduced.C. Greenhouse gas emissions have no impact on the climate.D. Greenhouse gas emissions can continue as they are.5. How many years do most experts believe we have before crossing a threshold into a more extreme climate?A. 5 to 10 years.B. 10 to 15 years.C. 15 to 20 years.D. 20 to 25 years.6. What is the main idea of the passage?A. Countries should ignore greenhouse gas emissions.B. Countries have plenty of time to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.C. Countries must act now to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.D. Countries will not be affected by greenhouse gas emissions.答案：4. B. Greenhouse gas emissions need to be seriously reduced.5. B. 10 to 15 years.6. C. Countries must act now to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.三、写作部分请根据以下题目写一篇短文：题目：Does social media have a positive or negative impact on society?参考范文：Social media has become an indispensable part of our lives, with millions of people using platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram on a daily basis. While social media has its benefits, such as connecting people from all around the world and providing a platform for sharing information and ideas, it also has negative impacts on society.One of the positive aspects of social media is its ability to bring people together. It allows individuals to stay in touch with friends and family, no matter where they are located. Social media also provides a platform for sharing news and information quickly and easily, which can be beneficial in emergency situations.However, social media also has negative impacts on society. One of the biggest concerns is the spread of fake news and misinformation. With the rise of social media, it has become increasingly difficult to distinguish between reliable sources and fake news. This can lead to a misinformed public and have serious consequences for society.Furthermore, social media can have a negative impact on mental health. Studies have shown that excessive use of social media can lead to feelings of loneliness, anxiety, and depression. The constant comparison to others on social media can also lead to low self-esteem and self-worth.In conclusion, while social media has its benefits, such as connecting people and sharing information, it also has negative impacts on society, such as the spread of fake news and negative effects on mental health. It is important for individuals to use social media responsibly and critically evaluate the information they see online.以上是一份英语四级考试题目模拟及答案，希望对大家备考有所帮助。
国家公共英语(四级)口试模拟试卷3(题后含答案及解析)
国家公共英语（四级）口试模拟试卷3(题后含答案及解析)题型有：1. 考生个人情况介绍 2. 考生相互问答 3. 继续性问答考生个人情况介绍1．E First of all, we’d like to know something about you, so I’m going to ask some questions about yourselves. E Are you satisfied with the traffic conditions in your city? (Why/Why not?) E Some people think it’s safer to travel by train than by plane. What do you think?E Do you think it’s safe to ride motorcycles? (Why/Why not?)E What traffic problems are common in big cities?E What means of transportation do you often use? (Why?)E What do you think of the public transportation in your city?正确答案：E First of all, we’d like to know something about you, so I’m going to ask some questions about yourselves. E Are you satisfied with the traffic conditions in your city? (Why/Why not?) A I’m a university student in Beijing. I’m not satisfied with the traffic conditions in Beijing. The population of Beijing is very large, and it is still increasing now. With the increase of population, the pressure of traffic is heavier and heavier. Beijing has invested much money into construction of transportation, and as a result there are more streets, highways, crossroads and so on. However, the demand of transportation still can’t be met. There’s always traffic congestion especially in the rush hour. I’d rather not go out if it is rush hour. In order to avoid traffic congestion, I would like to ride a bicycle if the destination is not very far away.E Some people think it’s safer to travel by train than by plane. What do you think?A On holidays, especially during summer vacations, I’d like to go outside the city for a change. Nothing can match an airplane for speed. But most important of all, planes have the reputation of being dangerous, and some travelers often feel nervous when they set foot on them. To me, safety is always a top priority. So I will choose to travel by train. Among the various forms of long distance transport, a train is the safest. Even if accident happens, the rate of survival is always higher than that in air accidents.E Do you think it’s safe to ride motorcycles? (Why/Why not?)A I don’t think it’s safe to ride motorcycles. As everybody knows, the speed of motorcycles is much faster than that of bicycles, and almost the same as cars sometimes. However, it’s really a dangerous vehicle. The most important reason is that there is no special street built for motorcycles, so motorcycles have to share one street with buses, cars and taxis. Another reason is that there are so many vehicles especially in big cities. Sometimes the street is crowded with buses, cars, and taxis. You can’t ride a motorcycle at fast speed. Finally, the motorcycle is less stable and there is little protection for the driver in case of an accident. So, I think a motorcycle is a dangerous vehicle.E What traffic problems are common in big cities?B From my point of view, there are two common problems in big cities. The first one is traffic congestion. It’s really a headache in every big city like Beijing. In the rush hour, almost every place iscrowded with cars, buses and taxis. You may be on or off duty at that time, but you have to sit in buses or taxis quietly no matter how anxious you are. The second one is road accidents. It’s also a serious problem. Every day there are several accidents, and maybe one or two people are killed or injured in these accidents.E What means of transportation do you often use? (Why?)B I often ride a bicycle. Firstly, I’m a university student, so I have no source of income and chiefly depend on my parents for financial support. I can only afford a bicyle because it is cheap to buy and maintain. Maybe you would advise me to take the bus because it is also very cheap. OK, let’s move on to the second reason why I choose a bicycle. By bicycle, I can go anywhere I want to go as long as I’m not tired. It’s convenient for riding and parking in crowded streets. If I take a bus, perhaps I can hardly move one step because of the traffic congestion. And another reason is that riding a bicycle is an ideal way of getting daily physical exercise in a big city.E What do you think of the public transportation in your city?B I’m not satisfied with the public transportation in Beijing. Although there are enough buses for us to go anywhere, and there is also subway in this city, it’s still very crowded in the buses and subway. Sometimes I can hardly get on a bus because the bus is too crowded to carry one more person. Standing in the crowded bus or subway is really an annoying thing, and I hate it. Besides, the construction of transportation can’t meet the increasing demand of private cars, buses and taxis. So, traffic congestion often happens in Beijing. If I have to go out to some place, I’d like to ride a bicycle to avoid the traffic congestion.考生相互问答2．E Now, I’d like you to talk about something between yourselves. You should take care to share the opportunity of speaking.正确答案：E Now, I’d like you to talk about something between yourselves. You should take care to share the opportunity of speaking. A In my opinion, my favorite way of spending the holiday is to be with family. After all, Chinese people are very traditional and respect ancient traditions. B I don’t agree with you. With the development of civilization, we need more friends and have to get more information from outside, so we should add a new dimension to the way of spending a holiday. A As for me, the best way of spending a holiday is shopping, because there is always a big sale during the holidays. We have no time to go shopping on working days. Shopping caters for women’s pleasure as well. B I prefer to surf the net during holidays. With the development of society, many good friends are far away from us. I can’t afford the phone bill, so we usually keep in touch with them through Internet. It makes us nearer. A That’s right. The internet is popular among young people. It’s hard to image if we depart from the web. B I think we should have a mild attitude towards holidays. Our main aim is to relax, so whatever ways we choose to get through our holidays, we shouldn’t expend too much energy, because after holiday we have many things to do.B Nowadays China’s traditional festivals are struck by western ones, and what’s your opinion about this phenomenon?A I think this phenomenon hassomething to do with the open-door policy and the popularity of English language in our country. Since the beginning of the 90’s, English seems to play a more and more important role in our society. With a good knowledge of English, you can easily find a job with a fairly high salary. And it’s a passport to most people, especially youths who are willing to go abroad to pursue further studies. Without English, you can’t even use the computer, the most widely used apparatus in modern society, and have still less chance to travel on the internet. Most advanced technology is introduced into the country originally in English. What’s more, many western countries are more powerful than China, so shouldn’t we first learn as much about it as possible before we could overtake it in economy?A Why do you like western festivals?B I like these western festivals. Just now the student above talked so much about learning the language and culture. No doubt it is reasonable. But I join the growing numbers who celebrate these festivals, not only because it’s foreign. In my opinion, these festivals just express more concern, more caring about individual feelings than their Chinese counterparts do. For example, for Christmas, we prepare and send gifts to friends or the older, and always give each other a surprise. On Valentine’s Day, not only young people, but people of various ages send roses, chocolates to the person he or she loves. It just expresses their bless for the person they love. Isn’t it an enjoyable thing?B Do you think what has caused these phenomenon?A Just now the student said that people celebrate the western festivals because they want to learn their culture. But it’s not always the case for every person. Some young people just think lightly of our own culture. They hold the view that foreign countries are more developed than us and we should learn from them. Certainly it’s true, but what we should learn is science and more advanced technology, and also,not just paying attention to their life style. Additionally, the advertising of the businessmen enhanced this phenomenon, a few days before the festival especially the Christmas, we can see the advertisements and decorations at the gate of restaurants, hotels, supermarkets and even little stores. In this way they have created the atmosphere of celebrating these western festivals.继续性问答3．Interlocutor:I’m going to give each of you a picture and I’d like you to first describe it briefly and then give your comment on what you see in the picture.Put picture 1 for candidates in front of both candidates.)正确答案：Interlocutor:I’m going to give each of you a picture and I’d like you to first describe it briefly and then give your comment on what you see in the picture.Put picture 1 for candidates in front of both candidates.)Candidate A, this is your picture. You have three minutes to talk about it.Candidate B, listen carefully while Candidate A is speaking. When he/she has finished,I’d like you to ask him/her a question about what he/she has said.Candidate A,would you like to begin now,please?Candidate AFrom the picture, we can see that a lot of young men from countryside come to the city to earn money. I think it’s a quite common phenomenon.I also think these young people should not be encoraged to flock into cities. In manyvillages, only the old and children are left, even young women have gone to cities. The agriculture in a nation is very important, which backs up the whole country’s economy. If we want to develop the nation’s economy, we must pay attention to the agriculture. In addition, whether those young people can make better living in cities is still in doubt. Perhaps making a living in cities is not the only way for them to live better.InterlocutorThank you. now, could you please ask your partner a question?(Half a minute for asking and answering the question.)Candidate B:How could these peasants find a job in the city and protect their own rights from being violated?Candidate A:Before they decide to go to the city,they should consult the local employment agencies. With the accurate information,they can find a job more easily. Also,they should be trained in a certain field. In order to protect their rights, they should sign a contract with the employers. It’s also essential to get a job by legal employment agencies.Interlocutor:(Take back picture 1 and put picture 2 for candidates in front of both candidates.)OK, Candidate B, here is your picture. You also have three minutes to talk about it.Candidate A, listen carefully while Candidate B is speaking. When he/she has finished, I’d like you to ask him/her a question about what he/she has said.Candidate B, would you like to begin now, please?Candidate B:Having looked at the picture, I’m outraged by his evil deeds. “I only care about making money!”said he. But why doesn’t he care about the life of other people? Water flows from the water faucet and splashes onto the ground. The ground is very dirty too. The man is busy filling the bottles with the water. With fake brands, bottles of “delicious “soft drink or wine come into being. This is a common phenomenon in China now. Many law-violated products are filling the market. Many people died because of their bad products.Interlocutor:Thank you. Now,candidate A, could you please ask your partner a question?(Half a minute for asking and answering the question.)Candidate A:In your opinion,what should the government do to prevent them from happening?Candidate BI’m for severe punishment. In my view, those who dare to make fake or bad products must be severely punished. Once they are found committing a crime, besides paying a heavy fine,the criminals must be put in jail. And the factory must be put down.Interlocutor:Thank you. That is the end of the test.。
专业英语四级(阅读)模拟试卷3(题后含答案及解析)
专业英语四级（阅读）模拟试卷3(题后含答案及解析)题型有：1.5%. Much of the debt that students are taking on is provided or guaranteed by the government. Imposing write-offs on all taxpayers to benefit those with the best job prospects is unfair; and ripping up contracts between borrowers and private lenders is usually a bad idea. That said, student-loan systems in America and elsewhere are often badly designed for an extended period of high unemployment. In contrast to the housing crash, the risk from student debt is not of a sudden explosion in losses but of gradual financial suffocation. The pressure needs to be eased. One option is to change the bankruptcy laws. In America, Britain and elsewhere, these treat student debt as a special case: unlike other forms of debt, it cannot be wiped out. If student debt is not to bound existing graduates and put off future ones, the rules could be changed so that it is dischargeable in bankruptcy. Yet the reasoning behind the current bankruptcy provisions is logical enough; education is an asset that cannot be repossessed and that keeps on benefiting the individual through his or her lifetime. Some worry that graduates would rush to declare bankruptcy, handing losses to taxpayers. So a second option is preferable. Many countries, America included, have designed student debt primarily as a mortgage-like obligation: it is repaid to a fixed schedule. Other places, like Britain and Australia, make student-loan repayments contingent(依情况而定的)on reaching an income threshold so that the prospect of taking on debt is more acceptable to people from poorer backgrounds. That approach makes sense, especially when jobs are scarce. Barack Obama this week proposed to limit loan payments for some struggling American graduates to 10% of discretionary(任意的)income and forgive outstanding debt after 20 years. Income-based repayment ought to become the norm. Both changes would lead to a repricing of student debt. That would be a bad thing for taxpayers, but a good thing overall. If such information were made public, other useful data would follow—on the average financial returns to graduates of specific subjects, for example. Those studying less profitable subjects would have to pay more, or be subsidised more. It would be a controversial approach, but a more educated one.5．We can learn from the first two paragraphs that_____.A．high unemployment rates make it hard for students to get loansB．rising university fees is a valid way to balance the student loansC．student indebtedness has become an increasingly tricky issueD．credit quality has been improved including student debts正确答案：C解析：推理题。
大学英语四级练习卷及答案解析 (3)
大学英语四级试卷（满分120分，考试时间90分钟）一、选择题：（本题共20小题，每小题3分，共60分）1.After I heard that I took a deferred pass in botany,I was in a_____ emotional state.A.highlyB.doubtfullyC.greatlyD.nervously2.Since I could not see anything through the microscope,_______my carefuladjustment,I gave up.A.for allB.above allC.after allD.in all3.When the Victorians had family reunions,the hosts went______their way to entertain the guests.A.in forB.overC.out ofD.back on4.He is such_______selfish man that he hasn't______least concernfor others.A./,theB.a,/C.a,theD.the,a5.Towards______evening______cold rain began to fall.A.the,aB./,theC./,aD.the,/6.My journey to Croydon proved to be a miserable one as the rain did not_____.A.dear upB.got offC.let upD.slow down7.The ordinary Zulu fighters were not_______to Shala’s plan of throwing away their sandals.A.opposedB.objectedC.opposingD.conflicting8.Shakespeare’s ploy“The Taming of the Shrew”is on_______3tonight.A.wavelengthB.postC.bandD.channel9.The tourists________through the fog,trying to read what was engraved on the gravestone Shakespeare had chosen for hiself.A.glancedB.glimpedC.peeredD.peeped10.After visiting the Holy Trinity Church,the boys_______leaving so long that they almost missed the last train to London.A.put offB.delayedC.stoppedD.halted11.When our university laboratory bought this microscope we were givena one year’s_______.A.reservationB.securityC.proofD.guarantee12.Don’t_____about lunch for the instructors,because they promised to get some on the way.A.brotherB.fussC.troubleD.think13.The football player had studied economics in the university for_____ of roughly six years.A.a decadeB.a timeC.an ageD.a period14.Caracas has been called the Los angles of South America;at_____ they look exactly the same.A.short noticeB.first sightC.first impressionD.first appearance15.A dictionary of the English language,_______by Dr Samuel Johnson, was the first real attempt as a systematic and interestingly written survey of English usage.A.construckedposedpiledD.collected16.She said she wouldn't call us the next day,_____she?A.wouldB.wouldn'tC.didD.didn't17.Nobody came to see me while I was out,_____?A.did theyB.didn't whileC.did sheD.didn't she18.There's no water in the bottle,________?A.isn't thereB.is thereC.hasn't thereD.has there19.No one was absent from the meeting,_______?A.was sheB.weren't sheC.were theyD.weren't they20.You needn't speak so loudly,_____?A.don't youB.do youC.needn't youD.need you二、完型填空（共计20分）Many people wrongly believe that when people reach old age,their families place them in nursinghomes.They are left in the1of strangers for the rest of their lives.Their2children visit them onlyoccasionally,but more often,they do not have any3visitors.The truth is that this idea is an unfortunate myth-an4story.In fact,family members provide over80percent of the care5elderly people nee D. SamuelPrestoon,a sociologist,studied6the American family is changing. He reported that by the time the7American couple reaches40years of age,they have more parents than children.8,because people todaylive longer after an illness than people did years9,family members must provide long term care.Morepsychologists have found that all caregivers 10a common characteristic:All caregivers believe that theyare the best 11for the jo B.In other words,they all felt that they12do the job better than anyoneelse.Social workers13caregivers to find out why theytook14the responsibility of caring for an elderlyrelative.Many caregivers believed they had15to help their relative.Some stated that helping others16them feel more useful.Others hoped that by helping17 now,they would deserve care when they becameold and18.Caring for the elderlyand being taken care of can be a19satisfying experience for everyonewho might be20.1.A.hands B.arms C.bodies D.homes2.A.growing B.grown C.being grown D.having grown3.A.constant sting C.regular D.normal4.A.imaginary B.imaginable C.imaginative D.imagery5.A.that B.this C.those D.these6.A.when B.how C.what D.wheremon B.ordinary C.standard D.average8.A.Further B.However C.Moreover D.Whereas9.A.before B.ago ter tely10.A.share B.enjoy C.divide D.consent11.A.person B.people C.character D.man12.A.would B.will C.could D.can13.A.questioned B.interviewed C.inquired D.interrogate14.A.in B.up C.on D.off15.A.admiration B.initiative C.necessity D.obligation16.A.cause B.enable C.make D.get17.A.someone B.anyone C.everyone D.anybody18.A.elderly B.dependent C.dependable D.independent19.A.similarly B.differently C.mutually D.certainly20.A.involved B.excluded C.included D.considered三、阅读理解：(共25分)The economy of the United states after1952was the econnomy of a well-fed,almost fully employed people.Despit occasional alarms,the country escaped any postwar depression and lived in a state of boom.A n economic survey of the year1955,a typical year of the1950’s,may be typical as illustrating the rapid economic growth of the decade.The national output was value at10percent above that of1954(1955output was estimated at392billion dollars).The production of manufacturers was about40percent more than it had averaged in the years immediately following World War2.The country’s business spent about30billion dollars for new factories and machinery.National income available for spending was almost a third greater than it had been it had been in1950. Consumers spent about256billion dollars;that is about700million dollars a day,or about twenty-five million dollars every hour,all round the clock.Sixty-five million people held jobs and only a little more than two million wanted jobs but could not find them.Only agriculturecomplained that it was not sharing in the room.To some observers this was an ominous echo of the mid-1920’s.As farmer’s shre of their products declined,marketing costs rose.But there were,among the observers of the national economy,a few who were not as confident as the majority. Those few seemed to fear that the boom could not last and would eventually lead to the oppsite-depression.1.What is the best title of the passage?A.The Agriculatural Trends of1950’sB.The Unemployment Rate of1950’sC.U.S.Economy in the50’sD.The Federal Budget of19522.In Line3,the word“boom”could best be replaced by______.A.nearby explosionB.thunderous noiseC.general public supportD.rapid economic growth3.It can be inferred the national from the passage that most people in the United States in1955viewed the national economy with an air of _________.A.confidenceB.confusionC.disappointmentD.suspicion4.Which of the following were LEAST satisfied with the national economy in the1950’s?A.EconomistsB.FrmaersC.PoliticiansD.Steelworkers5.The passage states that incom available for spending in the U.S.was greater in1955than in1950.How much was it?A.60％B.50％C.33％D.90％四、书面表达：(满分15分)请你写封信给你的朋友Tony告诉他，请他关照下你的朋友小花,内容重点如下:1.告诉这个消息2.请他给你朋友小花一些建议并给予指导注意:字数应为120词左右参考答案：一、选择题：1-5题答案:AACCC6-10题答案:CADCB11-15题答案:DADBC16-20题答案:DABCD二、完型填空1.【答案】A本句意为他们的业余生活要由陌生人来照料。
2023年新编英语四级模拟真题及答案
12月英语四级真题及答案（文字版）考试采取“多题多卷”模式，试题次序不统一，请根据试题进行查对PartIWritingDirections:Forthispart,youareallowed30minutestowriteashortessayonthefo llowingtopic.Youshouldwriteatleast120wordsbutnomorethan180words.作文题一：印象最深旳活动AA campus activity that has benefited most.作文题二：印象最深旳课程Acoursethathasimpressedyoumostincollege.作文题三:印象最深旳同学A classmate of yours who has influenced you most in college．Part II ListeningSection A？Directions： In this section，you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long conversations. At the end of each conversation, one or more question s will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the questio ns 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 o n Answer Sheet I with a single line through the centre.Question 1man is not good at balancing his budget.will go purchase the gift herself.gift should not be too expensive.are gonging to Jane's house-warming party.Question 2is quite willing to give the woman a hand.takes patience to go through the statistics.has prepared the statistics for the woman.woman should take a course in statistics.Question 355 is missing from the woman's scripts.cannot begin their recording right away.woman does not take the recording seriously.man wants to make some changes in the scripts.Question 4date of Carl's wedding.birthday of Carl's bride.significant event in July.for a wedding.Question 5woman forgot to tell the man in advance. man was absent from the weekly meeting. woman was annoyed at the man's excuse.man was in charge of scheduling meetings. Question 6woman is a marvelous cook.woman has just bought an oven.man has to leave in half an hour.man cannot want for his meal.Question 7she can best help the man.the man got the bad news.items sell well in the store.the man can keep his job.Question 8woman can sign up for a swimming class.works in the physical education department.woman has the potential to swim like a fish.would like to teach the woman how to swim.Questions 9 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard. Question 9teaches in a law school.loves classical music.is a diplomat.is a wonderful lecturer.Question 10to see a play.a soccer game.some photos.a dance.Question 11decided to get married in three years.mother objected to Eric’s flying lessons.insisted that Eric pursue graduate studies.father said she could marry Eric right away.Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.Question 12...Question 13beautiful Amazon rainforests.new railway under construction.changes in the Amazon valley.newly discovered scenic spot. Question 14news weeklies.newspapers' Sunday editions.a local evening paper.overseas editions of . magazines. Question 15be employed by a newspaper.become a professional writer.sell her articles to a news service. get her life story published soon.Section BDirections：In this section，you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage，you will hear some questions. Both the passage and the qu estions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question，you must choos e the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mar k the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet I with a single line through th e centre.Passage OneQuestions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard.Question 16one's head.one's hand.up the forefinger.the right thumb down.Question 17away from them.a circle with fingers.one's head them.or pointing to them.Question 18one's superior in the eye.one's arms folded while talking.the sole of one's foot to a guest.a lot of gestures during a conversation.Passage TwoQuestions 19 to 21 are based on the passage you have just heard. Question 19had to beg for foot after the harvest.grew wheat and corn on a small farm.shared a small flat with their relatives.children walked to school on dirt roads.Question 20Ecuador's Andes Mountains.an annual income of $2800.a plot to build a home on.their children to school.Question 21achievements of the Trickle Up Program.new worldwide economic revolution.forms of assistance to the needy.life of poor people in developing countries.Passage ThreeQuestions 22 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard. Question 22are highly sensitive to cold.are vitally important to our life.are a living part of our body.are a chief source of our pain.Question 23has to be removed in time by a dentist.is a rare oral disease among old people.contains many nerves and blood vessels.is sticky and colorless film on the teeth.Question 24can change into acids causing damage to their outer covering.greatly reduces their resistance to the attacks of bacteria.makes their nerves and blood vessels more sensitive to acid food. combines with food particles to form a film on their surface. Question 25particles.disease.living habits.crosion.Section CStunt people(替身演员) are not movie stars, but they are the hidden he roes of many movies.They were around long before films. Even Shakespeare may have used the m in fight scenes. To be good, a fight scene has to look real. Punches mus t (26)______ enemies' jaws. Sword fights must be fought with(27)______ swo rds. Several actors are usually in a fight scene. Their moves must be set up so that no one gets hurt. It is almost like planning a dance performanc e.If a movie scene is dangerous, stun people usually(28)______the stars. You may think you see Tom Cruise running along the top of a train. But it is(29)______ his stunt double. Stunt people must(30)______ the stars they stand in for. Their height and build should be about the same. But when c lose-ups are needed, the film(31)______ the star.Some stunt people(32)______ in certain kinds of scenes. For instance, a stunt woman named Jan Davis does all kinds of jumps. She has leapt fromplanes and even off the top of a waterfall. Each jump required careful pla nning and expert(33)______.Yakima Canutt was a famous cowboy stunt man. Among other stunts, he co uld jump from a second story window onto a horse's back. He(34)______ the famous trick of sliding under a moving stagecoach. Canutt also(35)______ a new way to make a punch look real. He was the only stunt man ever to get anOscar.Part III Reading Comprehension (40 minutes)Section ADirections：In this section, there is a passage with ten blanks. You ar e 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 b efore making your choices. Each choice in the bank is identified by a lett er. Please mark the corresponding letter for each item on Answer Sheet 2 w ith a single line through the centre. You may not use any of the words in the bank more than once.For decades, Americans have taken for granted the XXXX development of new technologies. The innovations(创新)XXXX opment during World War II and afterwards were(36)_____ to the prosperity of the nation in the second half of the 20th century. Those innovations, upon which virtually all aspect s of(37)_____ society now depend, were possible because the United States then(38)_____ the world in mathematics and science education. Today, howev er, despite increasing demand for workers with strong skills in mathematic s and science, the(39)_____ of degrees awarded in science, math, and engin eering are decreasing.The deeling in degree production in what are called the STEM disciplin es(science, technology, engineering, and math.)seems to be(40)_____related to the comparatively weak performance by . schoolchildren on internationa l assessments of math and science. Many students entering college have wea k skills in mathematics. According to the report of the Business Higher E ducation Forum, 22 percent of college freshmen must take remediat(补习旳)m ath(41)_____, and less than half of the students who plan to major in scie nce or engineering(42)_____complete a major in those fields.The result has been a decrease in the number of American college gradu ates who have the skills, (43)_____ in mathematics, to power a workforce t hat can keep the country at the forefront(序言)of innovation and maintain its standard of living. With the(44)_____ performance of American students in math and science has come increased competition from students from oth er countries that have strongly supported education in these areas. Many more students earn(45)_____ in the STEM disciplines in developing countries than in the United States.Section BDirections：In this section，you are going to read a passage with ten s tatements attached to it. Each statement contains information given in one of the paragraphs. Identify the paragraph from which the information is d erived. You may choose a paragraph more than once. Each paragraph is marke d with a letter. Answer the questions by marking the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2.Ban sugary drinks that will add fuel to the obesity war[A] On a train last Thursday, I sat opposite a man who was so fat he f illed more than one seat. He was pale and disfigured and looked sick to de ath, which he probably was: obesity(肥胖旳)leads to many nasty ways of dyi ng. Looking around the carriage, I saw quite a few people like him, includ ing a couple of fatty children with swollen checks pressing against their eyes. These people are part of what is without exaggeration an epidemic(流行病)of obesity.[B] But it is quite unnecessary: there is a simple idea- far from new- that could spare millions of such people a lifetime of chronic(长期旳)ill health, and at the same time save the National Health Service(NHS)at leas t ￡14 billion a year in England and Wales. There would, you might think, be considerable public interest in it. This simple idea is that sugar is as good- or as bad- as poison and should be avoided. It is pure, white and deadly, as Professor John Yudkin described it 40 years ago in a revolution ary book of that name. The subtitle was How Sugar Is Killing Us.[C] In its countless hidden forms, in ready meals, junk food and sweet drinks, sugar leads to addiction(瘾), to hormonal upsets to the appetite, to metabolic(新陈代谢旳)malfunctions and obesity and from there to type 2 diabetes(糖尿病)and its many horrible complication. If people really gras ped that, they would try to kick the habit, particularly as Britain is the “ fat man of Europe” . They might even feel driven to support government measures to prevent people from consuming this deadly stuff. Yet so far t his idea has met little but resistance.[D] It is not difficult to imagine the vested interests(既得利益集团)l ined up against any sugar control- all the food and drink manufacturers, p rocessors, promoters and retailers who make such easy pickings out of the magic powers of sugar. Then there are the liberals, with whom I would norm ally side, who protest that government regulation would be yet another ins tance of interference in our lives.[E]That is true, but people should realize that you cannot have a welf are state without a nanny state(保姆国家), to some degree. If we are all to be responsible for one another’s health insurance, through socialized me dicine, then we are all closely involved in one another’s health, includin g everyone’s eating and drinking. That has already been admitted, finally, with smoking. But it has yet to be admitted with overeating, even though one in four adults in this country is obese and that number is predicted t o double by the year apart from anything else, obesity will cripple the N HS.[F]Recently, though, there have been signs that the medical establishm ent is trying to sound the alarm. Last month the Academy of Medical Royal Colleges(AMRC)published a report saying that obesity is the greatest publi c health issue affecting the UK and urging government to do something.[G]The report offers 10 recommendations, of which the first is imposin g a tax of 20 percent on sugary drinks for at least a year, on top of the existing 20 percent value-added tax. That at least would be an excellent s tart. The amounts of sugar in soft drinks are horrifying, and turn straigh t to fat. As Professor Terence Stephenson, head of the AMRC, has said, sug ary soft drinks are “the ultimate bad food. You are just consuming neat su gar. Your body didn’t evolve to handle this kind of thing.”[H]Precisely. The risks of eating too much fat or salt(which are very different)pale into insignificant compared with the harm done by sugar. An d it is everywhere.[I]It is difficult to buy anything in a supermarket, other than plain, unprepared meat, fish or veg etables, that doesn’t have a large amount of sugar in it. This has come about because the prevailing scientific views o f the 1960s and 1970s ignored the evidence about sugar, and instead saw fa t as the really serious risk, both to the heart and other organs, as well as the cause of obesity.[J]The fashion was to avoid fat. But finding that food with much of it s fat removed is not very appetizing, food producers turned to sugar as a magic alternative flavor enhancer, often in the forms of syrups(糖浆)that had recently been developed from corn, and put it generously into most pre pared foods and soft drinks.[K]This stuff is not just fattening. It is addictive. It interferes wi th the body’s metabolism, possibly via the activity of an appetite-control ling horm one. There’s plenty of evidence for this, for those who will acce pt the truth.[L]Theoretically, people ought to make “healthy choices” and avoid ov ereating. But sugar additives are not easy to identify and are hard to avo id. So the snacking, over-drinking and over eating that makes people fat i s not really their own fault: obesity is in large part something that is b eing done to them. It should be stopped, or rather the government should s top it.[M]Going round my local supermarket, I am constantly astonished that i t is still legal to sell all the poisons stacked high on the shelves. The problem is that they are worse than useless. They are poisonous. They are known to be addictive. They are known to make people obese. And giving sma ll children sweet drinks or bottles of fake juice all day long is nothing less than child abuse.[N]Clearly, the sale of such stuff ought to be illegal. I hate to thin k of yet more government regulation. But a bit of tax on sweet soda and a little more health education, a bit of cooking in schools and banning vend ing machines(自动售货机)here and there — as suggested try the AMRC report — is not going to achieve very much. Labelling is quite inadequate. What is needed is legislation banning high levels of sugary syrups used in foo ds and drinks.[O]In June , the then minister for public health said the government w as not scared of the food industry and had not ruled out legislation, beca use of the costs of obesity to the NHS. However, nothing has happened yet. Why not have another Jammie Dodger biscuit and forget about it.46、Avoiding over-consumption of sugar can improve people’s health as well as save medical expenses.47、Laws should be passed to make it illegal to produce overly sweet foods or drinks.48、Giving small children sweet juices to drink all the time is equal to ch ild abuse.59、Looking around, the author found obesity quite widespread.50、The number of obese people is expected to increase quickly in the next few decades.51、If people really understood the horrible consequences of sugary foods a nd drinks, they would support government measures against sugar consumptio n.52、It would be a very good beginning wo improve an additional tax on sugar y drinks.53、The government has not yet taken any action to regulate sugar consumpti on although it indicated its intention to do so some time ago.54、Sugar is far more harmful to health than fat and salt.55、Consumers of sweet foods are not really to blame because they cannot te ll what food is sugary.Section CDirections：There are 2 passages in this section. Each passage is follo wed 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 choic e and mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line t hrough the centre.The rise of the Internet has been one of the most transformative devel opments in human history, comparable in impact to the invention of the pri nting press and the telegraph. Over two billion people worldwide now have access to vastly more information than ever before, and can communicate wi th each other instantly, often using Web-connected mobile devices they car ry everywhere. But the Internet’s tremendous impacts has only just begu n.？“Mass adoption of the Internet is driving one of the most exciting soc ial, cultural, and political transformations in history, and unlike earlie r periods of change, this time the effects are fully global,” Schmidt and Cohen write in their new book. The New Digital Age.Perhaps the most profound changes will come when the five billion people worldwide who currently lack Internet access get online. The authors do an excellent job of examining the implications of the Internet revolution for individuals, governments, and institutions like the news media. But i f the book has one major shortcoming, it’s that authors don’t spend enoug h time applying a critical eye to the role of Internet businesses in these weeping changes.In their book, the authors provide the most authoritative volume to da te that describes — and more importantly predicts — how the Internet wil l shape our lives in the coming decades. They paint a picture of a world in which individuals, companies, institutions, and governments must deal wi th two realities, one physical, and one virtual.At the core of the book is the idea that “technology is neutral, but p eople aren’t.” By using this concept as a starting point, the authors aim to move beyond the now familiar optimist vs. pessimist dichotomy(对立观点) that has characterized many recent debates about whether the rise of the I nternet will ultimately be good or bad for society. In an interview with T IME earlier this week, Cohen said although he and his co-author are optimi stic about many aspects of the Internet, they’re also re alistic about the risks and dangers that lie ahead when the next five billion people come online, particularly with respect to personal privacy and state surveillance (监视).56、In what way is the rise of the Internet similar to the invention of the printing press and the telegraphtransforms human history.facilitates daily communication.is adopted by all humanity.revolutionizes people's thinking.57、How do Schmidt and Cohen describe the effects of the Internetare immeasurable.are worldwide.are unpredictable.are contaminating.58、In what respect is the book The New Digital Age considered inadequa tefails to recognize the impact of the Internet technology.fails to look into the social implications of the Internet.lacks an objective evaluation of the role of Internet businesses.does not address the technical aspects of Internet communication.59、What will the future be like when everybody gets onlinewill be living in two different realities.will have equal access to information.don’t have to travel to see the world.don’t have to communicate face to face.60、What does the passage say about the authors of The New Digital Ageleave many questions unanswered concerning the Internet.are optimistic about the future of the Internet revolution.have explored the unknown territories of the virtual world.don’t take sides in analyzing the effects of the Internet.In 1950, a young man would have found it much easier than it is today to get and keep a job in the auto industry. And in that year the average a utoworker could meet monthly mortgage(抵押贷款)payments on an average home with just percent of his take-home pay. Today a similar mortgage would c laim more than twice that share of his monthly eamings.Other members of the autoworker’s family, however might be less inclin ed to tried the present for the past. His retired parents would certainly have had less economic security back then. Through-out much of the 1960s,m ore than a quarter of men and women and women age 65 and older lived below the poverty level, compared to less than 10 percent in .In most stales, his wife could not have taken out a loan or a card inher own name. In 42 states, a homemaker had no legal claim on the earnings of her husband. And nowhere did a wife have legal protection against fami ly violence.Most black workers would not want to return to a time when, on average they earned 40 percent less than their white counterparts(职位相称旳人),w hite racially restrictive agreements largely prevented them from buying in to the suburban neighborhoods being built for white working –class famili es.Today, new problems have emerged in the process of resolving old ones, but the solution is not to go back to the past. Some people may long for an e ra when divorce was still hard to come by. The spread of no -fault divorce has reduced the bargaining power of whichever spouse is more interested i n continuing the relationship. And the breakup of such marriages has cause d pain for many families.The growing diversity of family life comes with new possibilities as w ell as new challenges. According to a recent poll, more than 80 percent of Americans believe that their current family is as close as the one in whi ch they grew up, or closer. Finding ways to imaginary golden age.61、What do we learn about American autoworkers in 1950had less job security than they do today.was not too difficult for them to buy a house.earnings were worth twice as much as today.were better off than workers in other industries.62、What does the author about retired people todayinvariably long to return to the golden past.do not depend so much on social welfare.feel more secure economically than in the past.are usually unwilling to live with their children.63、Why couldn’t black workers buy a house in a whitc suburban neighbo rhoodlacked the means of transportation.were subjected to racial inequality.were afraid to break the law.were too poor to afford it.64、What is the result of no-fault divorceis easier to obtain.violence is lessened.causes little pain to either side.contributes to social unrest.65 、What does the author suggest society doprepared to face any new challenges.to better the current social security.the gap between blacks and whites.the lives of families with problemsPart IV TranslationDirections: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to translate a p assage from Chinese into English. You should write your answer on Answer S heet 2.翻译题一：大熊猫是一种温顺旳动物，长着独特旳黑白皮毛。
大学英语四级听力专项+模拟测试答案unit3
Unit 31~5 BCDBD 6~10 ACADC 11~15 BBCAC 16~20 DCADC 21~25 ADCAB 26~30 CDCBADictation 3-1Last week the sun shone and it got quite hot. I decided to put on my light grey summer trousers. But I got a shock. I could not put them on. They were too small. It is possible that they got smaller during the winter, but I do not think so. I am afraid I got bigger. So I am going to eat less and I am going to take more exercise. I am definitely going to lose some weight.Dictation 3-2Everything changes. Once a lot of people went to the cinema to see silent films. Then when talking pictures started nobody wanted to see silent films any more. But people still went to the cinema and everybody knew the names of all the great film stars. Now we have television. People sit at home night after night watching their favorite programs. But what is going to happen to the cinema?Dictation 3-3Dear Mr. Scott,Thank you for your letter of 15th January. You say that you telephoned our office five times in two days and did not receive a reply.I am sorry about this, but we have had problems with our telephone.Dictation 3-4I have a watch. It is a Swiss watch. It is not new and my friends are sometimes a little rude about it. They tell me to buy a new one. But I do not want a new one. I am very happy with my old watch. Last week it stopped. So I took it to the shop. I did not ask for an estimate. Today I went to get it. Do you know how much I had to pay? Five pounds.Five pounds just for cleaning a watch.Dictation 3-5Have you ever thought what it is like to be one of those beautiful girls that you see on the front of fashion magazines? They meet interesting people, they travel to exciting places, and sometimes they make a lot of money. But they have to work hard. They often have to get up very early in the morning, and of course they have to be very careful about what they eat.UNIT 3This is the VOA Special English Health Report.A panic attack is a sudden feeling of terror. Usually it does not last long, but it may feel like forever.The cause can be something as normally uneventful as driving over a bridge or flyingin an airplane. And it can happen even if the person has driven over many bridges or flown many times before.A fast heartbeat. Sweaty hands. Difficulty breathing. A lightheaded feeling. At first a person may have no idea what is wrong. But these can all be signs of what is known as panic disorder.The first appearance usually is between the ages of eighteen and twenty-four. In some cases it develops after a tragedy, like the death of a loved one, or some other difficult situation.In the United States, the National Institute of Mental Health says more than two million people are affected in any one-year period.The American Psychological Association says panic disorder is two times more likely in women than men. And it can last anywhere from a few months to a lifetime. Panic attacks can be dangerous -- for example, if a person is driving at the time. The Chesapeake BayBridge in the state of Maryland is so long and so high over the water, it is famous for scaring motorists. There is even a driver assistance program to help people get across.Test 31—5 BACAC 6—10 ADDCC 11—15 ACBDD 16—20 BACAB21—25 CBDCD26. believed 27. Speaking 28. intense 29. responsible 30. stressed31. bombings 32. district 33. exploded34. A third bomb on another underground train tore a hole through a tunnel wall35. The attacks were timed to cause maximum disruption during the morning rush hour.36. with the underground network still shut down the city’s workers are faced with a long walk home.TEST 3Section ADirections:In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long conversations. At the end of each conversation, oneor more questions will be asked about what was said.Both the conversation and the questions will be spokenonly once. After each question there will be a pause.During the pause, you must read the four choicesmarked A), B), C), and D), and decide which is the bestanswer. Then mark the corresponding letter on AnswerSheet 2with a single line through the center.1. M: Hi, Jane. Do you have some change? I have to make a call on the pay phone.W: Pay phone? Why not use my mobile phone? Here you are.Q: What will the man most probably do?2. M: I need to go out. Is it still raining?W: Yes, but it’s starting to let up a little.Q: What does the woman mean?3. W: There are only a few drops left in the can. I guess we’ll haveto buy some in themorning.M: Well, we can finish up this job tomorrow. Let’s just wash out our brushes for now.Q: What will they probably buy in the morning?4. M: I’d like to have some flowers delivered to PeaceHospital.W: Certainly. If you step over here, I’ll show you some arrangements.Q: What is the man going to do?5. M: Has George returned from Europe yet?W: Yes, but he had been only here for three days before his company sent him toAmerica.Q: Where is George now?6. M: Why didn’t you stop when we first signaled?W: I’m sorry. Will I have to pay a fine?Q: What is the probable relationship between the man and the woman?7. W: If I buy some plants for the house, will you water them for me while I’m on holiday?M: Sure I will, if you water mine while I’m on vacation.Q: What will the man do for the woman?8. M: How are your piano lessons going?W:Very well. My teacher thinks I’m making progress. And I find the lessonswell-worththe time and effort.Q: What does the woman think of her piano lessons?Now you will hear two long conversations.Conversation OneM: Excuse me. Have you been waiting long?W: About ten minutes.M: Did you notice whether the number seven bus has gone by?W: Not while I’ve been standing here. I’m waiting for the number seven myself.M: Good. Ho t today, isn’t it?W: Yes, it is. I wish that it would rain and cool off.M: Me too. This is unusual for March. I don’t remember it ever being so hot and dry in March before.W: You’re from Florida then.M: Not really. I was born in New York, but I’ve lived here for ten years now.W: My mother and I have just moved here from Indiana.M: Pretty cold in Indiana, isn’t it?W: Yes. That’s why we moved. But we didn’t know that it would beso hot here. We should have gone to California. Do you think that we’ve missed the bus?M: No. It’s always a little late.W: It is twenty to one, but my watch is a little fast.M: Don’t worry. It never comes exactly on the half-hour like it should.Questions 9 to 12 are based on the conversation you have just heard.9. What is the woman doing?10. According to the conversation, what kind of weather is usual for March?11. Where does this conversation take place?12. How often is the bus scheduled to pass their stop?Conversation TwoW: Just a few years ago this city established what is called the Tele-phone Reassurance Service. It was set up by a volunteer group of people to ring up elderly or handicapped persons who live alone, to check on whether they are all right and to help cheer them up.M: That sounds like a good idea.W: Well, they had a 97-year-old woman on television to publicize the project. She lived alone and had never been out of the state she was born in. Although she had relatives,nobody seemed to know what had happened to them.M: You say the service has been going for a few years?W: I think it’s five, but it might even be ten years, and now it has about onethousand volunteers and they keep in daily touch with more than twelve hundred people, mostly senior citizens.M: It must be frightening to be old and alone and have no one who has anyinterest in you.W: The service made its millionth call recently. The volunteer calls once a day and if no one answers, another call is made in about an hour. If there is still no answer, a call is placed to a neighbor or to someone who can check to see if the person is all right. The project is supported twenty percent by federal funds and the rest by donations. The volunteers now go through an instruction course before beginning the calls.Questions 13 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.13. To what extent has the Telephone Reassurance Service now developed?14. How was the Telephone ReassuranceService publicized?15. What is told about the operation of theTelephone Reassurance Service?Section BDirections:In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. Both thepassage and the questions will be spoken only once.After you hear a question, you must choose the bestanswer from the four choices marked A), B), C), and D).Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2with a single line through the center.Passage OneReligious and private schools receive little or no support from public taxes in the United States. As a result, they are more expensive to attend. The religious schools in America are usually run by churches. Therefore they tend to be less expensive than privateschools. When there is free education available to all children in the United States, why do people spend money on private schools? Americans offer a great variety of reasons for doing so. Some parents send their children to private schools because the classes there are usually smaller. In their opinion the public schools in their area are not of high quality to meet their needs. Private schools in the United States range widely in size and quality, and they offer all kinds of programs to meet the needs of certain students.Questions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard.16. Why is it usually expensive to attend religious and private schools?17. Who usually runs religious schools in the United States?18. What is one of the reasons for people to send their children to private schools?Passage TwoNow research from Australia shows that pets are good for your health. The findings of this new study suggest that people who have pets are at less risk from heart disease than those who do not.The new research was carried out over three years and examined 6,000 people. They took tests that measured a variety of different factors known to be involved in heart disease —blood pressure and blood levels. Also, people were asked about their lifestyles. The 800 people who owned pets had low levels on each of the factors measured than those who did not own pets. The study also showed that it did not matter what kind of pet was owned—a cat was as good as a dog—so the benefits could not be attributed to the exercises involved in walking a dog.The question is just how pets manage to make their owners more healthier. The obvious answer is that they make their owners feel more relaxed and happy. The Australian scientists who organized this study commented that if a new drug was available that was as effective as simply having a pet, then this drug would undoubtedly be considered a breakthrough in the control of heart disease.Questions 19 to 21 are based on the passage you have just heard.19. What conclusion was drawn from the new research done in Australia?20. Which of the following factors was not measured in the research?21. According to the talk, which of the following statements is true?Passage ThreeHere is an announcement on a university radio station.The Central State University School of Engineering invites you to go fly a kite—that is, once you’ve designed it. This weekend, the Third Annual Kite Competition will take place. Building a kite poses a number of engineering problems. And we want to see how you solve them. As in the two previous years, there are lots of prizes. There will be prizes for the kite with the largest surface area and for the kite with the smallest; for the kite that can lift the heaviest load and for the kite made from the most unusual material; there’s even one for the funniest kite. Of course, all winning kites must be working models; you must be able to fly them at least 100 feet in the air. You don’t have to be an engineering student to compete—all interested students at CentralState are invited to enter. Preliminary events take place on Saturday in the Commons south of the EngineeringTower. Final events will be held at the stadium on Sunday afternoon.Questions 22 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard.22. According to the speaker, how many times has the kite competition been held before this year?23. Which of the following would win a prize in the kite competition?24. According to the speaker, who is eligible to enter the competition?25. According to the speaker, when and where will the final portion of the competition be held?Section CDirections:In this section, you will hear a passage three times.When the passage is read for the first time you shouldlisten for its general idea. Then listen to the passageagain. When the passage is read for the second time,you are required to fill in the blanks numbered from 26to 33 with the exact words you have just heard. For theblanks numbered from 34 to 36 you are required to fillin the missing information. For these blanks, you caneither use the exact words you have just heard or writedown the main points in your own words. Finally, whenthe passage is read for the third time, you should checkwhat you have written.Police in London have warned people to remain cautious fo llowing the bomb attacks during Thursday morning’s rush hour on the city’s transport system. The attacks are (26) believed to have killed at least fifty people and injured around seven hundred more.(27) Speaking on television just hours after the attacks, the British Prime Minister, Tony Blair, promised an (28) intense investigation by the police and security services to track down those (29) responsible. Mr. Blair also said he knew those behind the attacks had acted in the name of Islam but he (30) stressed that the overwhelming majority of Muslims abhorred (憎恨) the (31) bombings as much as he did.The first attack came just before nine in the morning on a train close to the main station in the city’s financial (32) district; minutes later the worst incident occurred: a bomb (33) exploded in a deep underground line, killing more than twenty people. (34) A thirdbomb on another underground train tore a hole through a tunnel wall, throwing debrisonto a nearby track and involving a further two trains. The fourth explosion ripped the roof off a bus.(35) The attacks were timed to cause maximum disruption during the morning rush hour, and (36) with the underground network still shut down the city’s workers are faced with a long walk home.。
大学英语四级考试模拟试卷(附答案)
大学英语四级考试模拟试卷Part ⅠWritingDirections:For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a letter of advice to your cousin about how to spend the first winter holiday in college. You should write at least 120 words following the outline given below.1、现在网上购物已成为一种时尚2．网上购物有很多好处，但也有不少问题3．我的建议Part ⅡReading Comprehension (Skimming and Scanning)Exchange Rates：A Brief History of Exchange RatesFor centuries，the currencies of the world were backed by gold．That is，a piece of paper currency issued by any world government represented a real amount of gold held in a vault by that government．In the 1930s，the U.S.set the value of the dollar at 8 single，unchanging level：l ounce of gold was worth $35．After World War II，other countries based the value of their currencies on the U.S.dollar．Since everyone knew how much gold a U.S.dollar was worth，then the value of any other currency against the dollar could be based on its value in gold．A currency worth twice as much gold as a U.S.dollar was，therefore，also worth two U.S.dollars．Unfortunately，the real world of economics outpaced this system．The U.S.dollar suffered from inflation(its value relative to the goods it could purchase decreased)，while other currencies became more valuable and more stable．Finally，in 1971，the U.S.took away the gold standard altogether．This meant that the dollar no longer represented an actual amount of a precious substance-market forces alone determined its value．Today，the U.S.dollar still dominates many financial markets．In fact，exchange rates are often expressed in terms of U.S.dollars．Currently，the U.S.dollar and the euro account for approximately 50 percent of all currency exchange transactions in the world．Adding British pounds，Canadian dollars，Australian dollars，and Japanese yen to the list accounts for over 80 percent of currency exchanges altogether．Methods of Exchange：the Floating Exchange RateThere are two main systems used to determine a currency's exchange rate：floating currency and pegged currency．The market determines a floating exchange rate．In other words，a currency is worth whatever buyers are willing to pay for it．This is determined by supply and demand，which is in turn driven by foreign investment，import/export ratios，inflation，and a host of other economic factors．Generally，countries with mature，stable economic markets will use a floating system．Virtually every major nation uses this system，including the U.S.，Canada and Great Britain．Floating exchange rates are considered more efficient，because the market will automatically correct the rate to reflect inflation and other economic forces．The floating system isn't perfect，though．If a country's economy suffers from instability，a floating system will discourage investment．Investors could fall victim to wild swings in the exchange rates，as well as disastrous inflation．Methods of Exchange：the Pegged Exchange RateA pegged，or fixed system，is one in which the exchange rate is set and artificially maintained by the government．The rate will be pegged to some other country's dollar，usually the U.S.dollar．The rate will not fluctuate from day to day．A government has to work to keep their pegged rate stable．Their national bank must hold large reserves of foreign currency to mitigate changes in supply and demand．If a sudden demand for a currency was to drive up the exchange rate，the national bank would have to release enough of that currency into the market to meet the demand．They can also buy up currency if low demand is lowering exchange rates．Countries that have immature，potentially unstable economies usually use a pegged system．Developing nations can use this system to prevent out-of-control inflation．The system can backfire，however，if the real world market value of the currency is not reflected by the pegged rate．In that case，a black market may spring up，where the currency will be traded at its market value，disregarding the government's peg．When people realize that their currency isn’t worth as much as the pegged rate indicates，they may rush to exchange their money for other，more stable currencies．This can lead to economic disaster，since the sudden flood of currency in world markets drives the exchange rate very low．So if a country doesn't take good care of their pegged rate，they may find themselves with worthless currency．Methods of Exchange：HybridsIn reality，few exchange rate systems are 100 percent floating，or 100 percent pegged.Countries using a pegged rate can avoid market panics and inflationary disasters by using a floating peg．They peg their rate to the U.S.dollar，and that rate doesn't fluctuate from day to day．However，the government periodically reviews their peg，and makes minor adjustments to keep it in line with the true market value。
2023年12月大学英语四级考试真题第3套(含答案)
2023年12月大学英语四级考试真题第3套(含答案)Part I Writing (30 minutes).Directions:Suppose the university newspaper is inviting submissions from the students for its coining edition on what in their university impresses them most. You are now to write an essay for submission. You will have 30 minutes to write the essay. You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.Part II Listening Comprehension (25 minutes).Section A.Directions:In this section, you will hear three news reports. At the end of each news report, you will hear two or three questions. Both the news report and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.Questions 1 and 2 are based on the news report you have just heard.1. A) He noticed the driver was too young to drive.B) He found there was no one sitting at the wheel.C) He thought something must be wrong with the driver.D) He saw the driver changing lanes much too frequently.2. A) Buy a sports car.B) Drive across town.C) Leave California.D) Visit his sister.Questions 3 and 4 are based on the news report you have just heard.3. A) How they change the way we shop.B) How they alter human skeletons.C) How they cause increased headaches.D) How they affect our communication.4. A) It loosens.B) It brightens.C) It hardens.D) It softens.Questions 5 to 7 are based on the news report you have just heard.5. A) Create Internet pages for him.B) Ask a local pet shop to adopt him.C) Name an orange tree after him.D) Hold a birthday party for him.6. A) He is a bold and aggressive pet.B) He pays regular visits to village shops.C) He once bit a doctor's receptionist.D) He likes to sit on the hairdresser's chair.7. A) He is fond of luxury cat food.B) He likes to stay in villagers5 6h 7ouses.C) He knows everybody in the village.D) He often seeks food around her pub.Section B.Directions:In this section, you will hear two long conversations. At the end of each conversation, you will hear four questions. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). 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) Who to order the food.B) Whether to have sandwiches.C) When to go for their meal.D) Where to have their lunch.9. A) In the shopping center nearby.B) In the expensive Italian style diner.C) At the Sandwich Place on Camden Street.D) At the American restaurant they frequent.10. A) There is to be a conference call.B) She has to meet with her boss then.C) There will be crowds of people waiting for her.D) She will have a photo taken with Brigette Clark.11. A) She doesn't deem homemade soup tasty.B) She doesn't think his wife cooks well.C) She feels Jeremy would rather dine out.D) She has found the soup smells terrible.Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.12. A) A landlady.B) A waitress.C) A receptionist.D) A saleswoman.13. A) He was involved in a terrible car accident last April.B) He has much difficulty getting up and down stairs.C) He is expected to undergo a knee operation.D) He prefers to stay next door to the children.14. A) To please his parents-in-law.B) To find the best trip for his kids.C) To satisfy his curiosity.D) To compare prices.15. A) Visit a local art gallery.B) Go on a boat trip.C) Take some photos of the islands.D) Try her hand-made clothing.Section C.Directions: 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 are more intelligent than many of us.B) They have already become our new friends.C) They have begun to affect our social behavior.D) They play increasingly more important roles.17. A) Whether it might have any effect on the way we negotiate.B) Whether it might actually outperform human negotiators.C) Whether it can facilitate business transactions.D) Whether it can speed up legal procedures.18. A) Choose to be tough.B) Sympathize with their opponent.C) Use deceptive strategies.D) Appear to be pleasant.Questions 19 to 21 are based on the passage you have just heard.19. A) They were perceived differently by some academics.B) They still existed six months after the course ended.C) They varied greatly among the course participants.D) They were only measurable within seven weeks.20. A) They can be easily seen among participants in a healthy weight range.B) They should be attributed to participants5 change in diet behaviors.C) They are linked to cooking confidence and cooking satisfaction.D) They actually result from eating more fruits and vegetables.21. A) Gender.B) Confidence.C) Health.D) Practice.Questions 22 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard.22. A) It keeps others away.B) It causes discomfort.C) It remains visible.D) It varies in size.23. A) It makes us feel uncomfortable.B) It renders the acquaintance a stranger.C) It brings the acquaintance closer to us.D) It causes the bubble around us to vanish.24. A) In personal space.B) In social space.C) Within a distance of 18 inches.D) Over 2 feet away from one another.25. A) When we begin to feel fear.B) When we develop a sense of space.C) When we are 3 or 4 years old.D) When we enter our teens.Part III Reading Comprehension (40 minutes).Section A.Directions: In this section, there is a passage with ten blanks. You are required to select one word for each blank from a list of choices given in a word bank following the passage. Read the passage through carefully before making your choices. Each choice in the bank is identified by a letter. Please mark the corresponding letter for each item on Answer Sheet 2with a single line through the centre. You may not use any of the words in the bank more than once.When people set out to improve their health, they usually take a familiar path: starting a healthy diet, getting better sleep, and doing regular exercise. Each of these behaviors is important, of course, but they all____26____on physical health- and a growing body of research suggests that social health is just as, if not more, important to____27____well-being.One recent study published in the journal PLOS ONE, for example, found that the strength of a person's social circle was a better____28____of self-reported stress, happiness and well-being levels than fitness tracker data on physical activity, heart rate and sleep. That finding suggests that the "____29____self" represented by endless amounts of health data doesn't tell the whole____30____.There's also a qualified self, which is who I am, what are my activities, my social network, and all of these aspects arenot____31____in any of these measurements.This idea is supported by plenty of____32____research. Studies haveshown that social support~~whether it comes from friends, family members or a spouse—is____33____associated with better mental and physical health. A rich social life, these studies suggest, can lower stress levels, improve mood, encourage positive health behaviors and discourage damaging ones, boost heart health and improve illness____34____rates.Social isolation, meanwhile, is linked to higher rates of physical diseases and mental health conditions.Ifs a significant problem,____35____since loneliness is emerging as a widespread public health problem in many countries.A) baseB) eagerlyC) especiallyD) focusE) indicatorF) overallG) preachedH) priorI) promptJ) puzzleK) quantifiedL) recoveryM) reflectedN) storyO) stronglySection 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 o f 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.Teenagers and social networking.A) As a parent of two boys at primary school, I worry about the issues associated with teenagers and social media. Newspapers are constantly filled with frightening accounts of drug addiction and aggressive behaviour supposedly caused by violent videogames. But even when these accounts touch on real concerns, they do not really reflect the great mass of everyday teenage social behaviour: the online chat, the texting, the surfing, and the emergence of a new teenage sphere that is conducted digitally.B) New technologies always provoke generational panic, which usually has more to do with adult fears than with the lives of teenagers. In the 1930s, parents worried that radio was gaining "an irresistible holdof their children". In the 80s, the great danger was the Sony Walkman (随身听).When you look at today's digital activity, the facts are much more positive than you might expect.C) Indeed, social scientists who study young people have found that their digital use can be inventive and even beneficial. This is true not just in terms of their social lives, but their education too. So if you use a ton of social media, do you become unable, or unwilling, to engage in face-to-face contact? The evidence suggests not. Research by Amanda Lenhart of the Pew Research Centre, a US think tank, found that the most passionate texters are also the kids most likely to spend time with friends in person. One form of socialising doesn't replace the other. It expands it.D) "Kids still spend time face to face," Lenhart says. Indeed, as they get older and are given more freedom, they often ease up on social networking. Early on, the web is their "third space", but by the late teens, it's replaced in reaction to greater independence. They have to be on Facebook, to know what's going on among friends and family, but they are ambivalent (有矛盾心理的)about it, says Rebecca Eynon, a research fellow at the Oxford Internet Institute, who has interviewed about 200 British teenagers over three years. As they gain experience with living online, they begin to adjust their behaviour, struggling with new communication skills, as they do in the real world.E) Parents are wrong to worry that kids don't care about privacy. In fact, they spend hours changing Facebook settings or using quick-delete sharing tools, such as Snapchat, to minimise their traces. Or they post a photograph on Instagram, have a pleasant conversation with friends and then delete it so that no traces remain.F) This is not to say that kids always use good judgment. Like everyone else, they make mistakes一 sometimes serious ones. But working out how to behave online is a new social skill. While there's plenty of drama and messiness online, it is not, for most teens, a cycle of non-stop abuse: a Pew study found only 15% of teens said someone had bullied them online in the last 12 months.G) But surely all this short-fbrm writing is affecting literacy? Certainly, teachers worry. They say that kids use overly casual language and text-speak in writing, and don't have as much patience for long reading and complex arguments. Yet studies of first-year college papers suggest these anxieties may be partly based on misguided nostalgia (怀旧 ).When Stanford University scholar Andrea Lunsford gathered data on the rates of errors in "freshman composition" papers going back to 1917, she found that they were virtually identical to today.H) But even as error rates stayed stable, student essays have blossomed in size and complexity. They are now six times longer and, unlike older "what I did this summer" essays, they offer arguments supported byevidence. Why? Computers have vastly increased the ability of students to gather information, sample different points of view and write more fluidly.I) When linguist Naomi Baron studied students9 instant messaging even there she found surprisingly rare usage of short forms such as "u" for "you"，and as students got older, they began to write in more grammatical sentences. That is because they want to appear more adult, and they know how adults are expected to write. Clearly, teaching teens formal writing is still crucial, but texting probably isn't destroying their ability to learn it.J) It is probably true that fewer kids are heavy readers compared with two generations ago, when cheap paperbacks boosted rates of reading. But even back then, a minority of people-perhaps 20%—were lifelong heavy readers, and it was cable TV not the internet, that struck a blow at that culture in the 1980s. Still, 15% or more of kids are found to be deeply bookish. In fact, the online world offers kids remarkable opportunities to become literate and creative because young people can now publish ideas not just to their friends, but to the world. And it turns out that when they write for strangers, their sense of "authentic audience" makes them work harder, push themselves further, and create powerful new communicative forms.K) Few would deny that too much time online can be harmful. Some of the dangers are emotional: hurting someone from a distance is not the same as hurting them face to face. If we're lucky, the legal environment will change to make teenagers , online lives less likely to haunt them later on. Just last week, California passed a law allowing minors to demand that internet firms erase their digital past and the EU has considered similar legislation.L) Distraction is also a serious issue. When kids switch from chat to music to homework, they are indeed likely to have trouble doing each task well. And studies show that pupils don't fact-check information online一 "smart searching" is a skill schools need to teach urgently. Ifs also true that too much social networking and game playing can cut into schoolwork and sleep. This is precisely why parents still need to set firm boundaries around it, as with any other distraction.M) So what's the best way to cope? The same boring old advice that applies to everything in parenting: moderation. Rebecca Eynon argues that it's key to model good behaviour. Parents who stare non-stop at their phones and don't read books are likely to breed kids who will do the same. As ever, we ought to be careful about our own behaviour.36. Research has found the use of digital technology benefits not only teenagers' social lives but also their studies.37. It is urgent that schools teach kids how to verify online information.38. Students now write longer and more complex essays than their counterparts in previous decades while the error rates remain unchanged.39. Newspaper reports of teenagers give a false picture of their behaviour.40. Parents are advised to mind their own digital behaviour and set a good example for their kids.41. Contrary to parents' belief, kids try hard to leave as few traces as possible on the web.42. Students , ability to learn formal writing is unlikely to be affected by texting.43. Historically, new technologies have always caused great fears among parents.44. The reading culture was seriously affected by cable television some four decades ago.45. Teachers say that kids, writing is too casual, using language characteristic of text messages.Section C.Directions:There are 2 passages in this section. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A), B), C) and D). You should decide on the best choice and mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre.Passage One.Questions 46 to 50 are based on the following passage.In the history of horse racing, few horses have captured the affection of the British public like Red Rum.Today, three decades after his retirement, he is still one of the best-known and most beloved racehorses of all time.Red Rum was passed around to several owners before being purchased for Noel Le Mar. The agent who made the purchase was the now-legendary horse trainer Donald "Ginger" McCain.It wasn't apparent at the time, but Red Rum had a serious bone disease in his foot. For many horses (and many trainers) this would mean the end of a racing career before it even began. For Ginger and Red Rum, though, it was just an obstacle to greatness that had to be overcome.Red Rum's true talent came out in steeplechases (障碍赛马).His power, speed and jumping ability carried him to his first Grand National title in 1973. The very next year, Red Rum returned to take his second title. He was the first horse to take successive firsts since Reynoldstown in 1935-1936. Red Rum's spirit and grace had already begun to charm the leagues of Grand National fans.In the following two years, Red Rum lost out on the title, coming insecond both times. When he returned in 1977 to try again, he was largely regarded as past his prime. He was 12 years old and not expected to place highly. He surprised sporting fans around the world when he came in a remarkable 25 lengths ahead of the nearest horse, taking his third Grand National win. To this day, Red Rum's third win is known as one of the greatest moments in horse racing history.Red Rum was headed for the Grand National once again in 1978 but suffered an injury in one of his heels shortly before the race. He was retired soon after, but his public life and fame by no means decreased with the end of his career. Red Rum traveled all over the country for various engagements. He often led pre-race parades at Aintree Racecourse and was a popular guest at charity benefits and public events.46. What do we learn from the passage about Red Rum the racehorse?A) He captured public affection long before he won national titles.B) He won enormous fame and love from British people.C) He became a myth three decades after his retirement.D) He owed his great success to several well-known horse trainers.47. What did the serious bone disease in Red Rum's foot mean to himself and his trainer?A) It was simply a hindrance they had to get over to excel.B) It was surely a disadvantage though not considered fatal.C) It was actually the end of a racing career that had just begun.D) It was really a major obstacle hard to overcome on their own.48. What does the author say Red Rum did with his power, speed and jumping ability?A) He won his first Grand National title at 12.B) He took two firsts successively in 1935-1936.C) He surprised sporting fans worldwide in 1973.D) He took three Grand National wins in the 1970s.49. What did people generally think of Red Rum when he returned to the racecourse in 1977?A) He had already passed the peak of his racing life.B) He would have no rival in Grand National steeplechases.C) He had lost his charm with the leagues of Grand National fans.D) He could be expected to repeat his glory in the prime of his career.50. What became of Red Rum after his career ended?A) He suffered from severe pain in a heel.B) He spent almost all his time traveling.C) He lived on various charity benefits.D) He remained famous and popular.Passage Two.Questions 51 to 55 are based on the following passage.People in business often make decisions based on their own personal feelings or instincts. It is quite horrifying to see people being guided by some unknown force. But how wise is it, really, to let your instincts drive your decisions?In the decision-making process, relying on instincts only makes sense when you have a vast experience to support you. Simply "feeling" that something is right or should be done is highly subjective and can drown you.On the other hand, there is a more rational approach to making decisions. Data and analysis have long been associated with informed decisions. These reduce the likelihood of errors and increase the chances of success.Big, systematic data is mostly the foundation of most of our decisions, personal and business alike. But with its extreme usability comes a complication: what do you do if you strongly feel something should not be done, even if the data insists that it should?This seemingly easy question is what drives the need to understand the relationship between instincts and data in the decision-making process. Without making things complicated, the solution to this dilemma is using data and instincts in conjunction to arrive at the best possible decisions.Instinctive decisions are always backed by previous experiences or information, which acknowledges that instinctive decisions have worked in the past. Decisions are not about making the choice and braving the consequences because you want to blindly trust your instincts. They are about combining your inner wisdom with the knowledge of systematic data to make the best decisions.Sometimes, rational analysis and data are impractical to be employed in certain situations. Absence of definitive criteria, and time and resource constraints, and novel situations are instances which limit the practicality of data. The only feasible option is to rely on what your instincts tell you. In these situations, instincts can help you make effective and quick decisions.Combining instinctive and rational analysis produces well-rounded decisions. It reduces the chances of making mistakes, and has increasingly become a favorite approach to decision-making among leaders of today.51. What does the author say business people often do?A) Strive to make sense of some unknown forces.B) Avoid being driven by their own feelings.C) Draw on a vast wealth of past experience.D) Rely on instincts in decision-making.52. What should we take into account in order to make informed decisions?A) The likelihood of errors.B) Systematic data and analysis.C) The complexity of circumstances.D) Personal feelings and business strategies.53. What should people do in a decision-making process if instincts disagree with data?A) Resolve the dilemma with previous experience.B) Figure out which of the two is more reliable.C) Combine the two together.D) Prioritize instincts over data.54. What should we do when facing various factors that limit the practicality of data?A) Make a rational and systematic analysis.B) Explore the most feasible options.C) Resort to our inner wisdom.D) Apply definitive criteria.55. What does it take for decisions to become the best according to the author?A) Applying instincts and data in conjunction.B) Assessing all factors when making a choice.C) Recalling what has actually worked in the past.D) Refraining from trusting instincts arbitrarily.Part IV Translation (30 minutes).Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to translate a passage from Chinese into English. You should write your answer on Answer Sheet 2.改革开放以来，中国人民生活水平不断提高，这在人们的饮食（diet）变化上得到充分体现。