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2020年9月大学英语四级考试真题(二)写作与翻译题Part ⅠWriting (30 minutes)Directions:For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write an essay on the use of PowerPoint(PPT) in class. You can start your essay with the sentence “T he use of PowerPoint(PPT) is becoming increasingly popular in class”You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.参考范文:The Use of PowerPoint(PPT) in Class【1】The use of PowerPoint is becoming increasingly popular in class. 【2】However, its use in class is a controversial issue that has raised much concern.I think we'd better hold a cautious attitude towards the use of PPT in class。
【3】 On the one hand, well-designed PPT slides can definitely enhance teaching efficiency because all the knowledge has been prepared beforehand and teachers don’t need to spend time writing on the blackboard. 【4】 What's more, many delicately designed PPT slides are quite attractive to students. 【5】 On the other hand,we have to admit there are some potential problems with the overuse of PPT in class. 【6】 For example, many teachers don't know how to teach without PPT because of their heavy reliance on PPT.【7】 In addition, there is a possibility that some students are distracted by the decorations or animation of PPT slides, which leads to lower learning efficiency.【8】In brief, teachers are supposed to take both the teaching efficiency and students' learning outcome into consideration, and make a good balance between them. 【9】 After all, all the use of PPT should respect the educational principles and students' real,needs.精彩点评【1】严格按照题目要求中给出的提示语开篇点题。
2019年6月大学英语四级真题试卷(二)(题后含答案及解析)题型有:1. Writing 2. Listening Comprehension 3. Reading Comprehension 4. TranslationPart I Writing1.For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a news report to your campus newspaper on a visit to a Hope elementary school organized by your Student Union. You should write at least 120 words out no more than 180 words.正确答案: A Visit to Fanhai Hope Elementary School Received a Warm Welcome A two-day visit to Fanhai Hope Elementary School organized by the Student Union of our university has been completed as scheduled this weekend on May 15 and 16. Aiming at fostering college students’serving awareness and helping pupils of rural areas better understand the colorful college life so as to motivate them to study harder, Student Union organized an activity named “ a trip of love seed”. A team of 30 college students participated in this trip to Fanhai Hope Elementary School. Located in the countryside of Changqing, Shandong Province, the school has a total number of 156 students. The visit was warmly welcomed by all the students and staff of Fanhai. Then a range of colorful activities were carried out, such as interactions among students about the fascinating college life, a visit to the school art show of students’works of paintings and handicrafts, and teaching activities focusing on showing the magical science world to the pupils. Both the pupils and our college students were actively involved in all these brilliant activities. And the headmaster of Fanhai spoke highly of this trip as well as the devotion, enthusiasm and creativity of our students.解析:纵观近几年的大学英语四级写作,应用文是热门趋势,本次考试要求写新闻报道,虽在意料之外,但冷静分析,参观希望小学的题材依然是考生能够驾驭的。
2024年06月大学英语四级考试真题(第2套)Part I Writing (30 minutes) Directions: Suppose your university is seeking students’ opinions on whether university sports facilities should be open to the public. You are now to write an essay to express your view. You will have 30 minutes for the task. You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.PartⅡListening Comprehension (25 minutes) Section ADirections: In this section, you will hear three news reports. At the end of each news report, you will hear two or three questions. Both the news report and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D).Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.Questions 1 and 2 are based on the news report you have just heard.1. A) It hit a bird shortly after takeoff.B) Its crew members went on strike.C) It narrowly escaped a plane crash when turning around.D) Its captain got slightly injured during the forced landing.2. A) Panic. C) Relieved.B) Nervous. D) Contented.Questions 3 and 4 are based on the news report you have just heard.3. A) He is now kept in a secure area.B) He has escaped the zoo once again.C) He has been caught a second time.D) He finally disappeared six days ago.4. A) Squeezed.B) Threatened.C) Disappointed.D) Frustrated.Questions 5 to 7 are based on the news report you have just heard.5. A) It is condemned as a crazy idea.B) It is enriching the city’s night life.C) It is questioned by local residents.D) It is giving rise to safety concerns.6. A) Avoid entering one-way streets.B) Ensure the safety of pedestrians.C) Follow all the traffic rules drivers do.D) Give way to automobiles at all times.7. A) To ease the city’s busy traffic.B) To bring new life into the city.C) To add a new means of transport.D) To reduce the city’s air pollution.Section BDirections: In this section, you will hear two long conversations. At the end of each conversation, you will hear four questions. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A),B),C)and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.Questions 8 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.8. A) Take it seriously. C) Make it sound scary.B) Discuss it regularly. D) Talk about it openly.9. A) By shopping around for the best deals. C) By citing concrete examples.B) By making abstract sums relevant. D) By visiting discount stores.10. A) Paying their kids to help with housework.B) Setting kids a good example by sharing chores.C) Giving kids pocket money according to their needs.D) Urging kids to deposit some of their gift money.11. A) The importance of cutting down family expenses.B) The need to learn important lessons from her elders.C) The delight in seeing their savings grow.D) The necessity of saving into a pension.Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.12. A) He is a successful businessman.B) He reviews books on political affairs.C) He has published a new bestseller.D) He has worked in several banks.13. A) The man’s ideas about education.B) The man’s academic background.C) The man’s attempts at drawing public attention.D) The man’s proposals to solve economic problems.14. A) To reduce students’ financial burden.B) To motivate all students to be successful.C) To give students incentive to excel in economics.D) To provide remedies for students’ poor performance.15. A) Improving school budgeting. C) Seeking donations.B) Increasing tuition fees. D) Raising taxes.Section CDirections:In this section, you will hear three passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear three or four questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. Afteryou 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) To show his sympathy towards people always being busy.B) To prevent people from complaining about being “busy”.C) To call on busy people to take care of themselves.D) To help busy people to sort out their priorities.17. A) Avoid saying we are busy. C) Describe our schedule in detail.B) Reflect on their true purpose. D) Respond as most busy people do.18. A) To show their achievements resulted from great efforts.B) To prove they stand out as accomplished professionals.C) To cover up their failure to achieve some purpose.D) To tell others a complete lie about their inability.Questions 19 to 21 are based on the passage you have just heard.19. A) They will help one reduce fear. C) They will be less challenging after a time.B) They should become so popular. D) They should cover so many different types.20. A) To break one’s ultimate limits. C) To avoid dangerous mistakes.B) To stop being extremely afraid. D) To enjoy the sports to the full.21. A) By allowing our motivation to be at an all-time high.B) By stopping us hurting the same muscles repeatedly.C) By burning as many as 300 calories per hour.D) By enabling us to get an all-over workout.Questions 22 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard.22. A) It is natural.B) It is instrumental.C) It is personal.D) It is vital.23. A) To guard against being perceived negatively. C) To conceal personality preferences.B) To prevent themselves from being isolated. D) To maintain workplace harmony.24. A) It helps to enhance team spirit.B) It stimulates innovative ideas.C) It helps to resolve problems.D) It facilitates policy-making.25. A) An innovative mind.B) Corporate culture.C) Mutual trust.D) A healthy mentality.Part III Reading Comprehension (40 minutes) Section ADirections: In this section, there is a passage with ten blanks. You are required to select one word for each blank from a list of choices given in a word bank following the passage. Read the passage through carefully before making your choices. Each choice in the bank is identifiedby a letter. Please mark the corresponding letter for each item on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre. You may not use any of the words in the bank more than once.A team of researchers led by Priyanka Joshi examined the degree to which men and women relied on “communicative abstraction” to verbally convey their ideas and emotions. Communicative abstraction, according to the researchers, reflects the tendency of people to use “abstract speech that focuses on the broader pi cture and 26 purpose of action rather than concrete speech focusing on details and the means of 27 action.” Interestingly, they found that men were far more likely to speak in the abstract than were women.To arrive at this 28 , the researchers examined the linguistic (语言的) patterns of men and women in over 600,000 blog posts written on websites. To do this, the researchers computed abstractness ratings for 29 40,000 commonly used words in the English language. Words conside red to be concrete could be easily visualized, such as “table” or “chair”. Words that were more 30 to visualize, for example, “justice” or “morality” were considered to be more abstract. They found that men used 31 more abstract language in their blog posts.What is the 32 of this effect? The researchers suggest that power differences between the genders— that is, men having more power in society—might be a key determinant (决定因素). For instance, in a follow-up study conducted with a sample of 300 students, the researchers 33 power dynamics in an interpersonal setting to see if this would influence communicative abstraction. They found that participants in a high-power interviewer role were more likely to give abstract descriptions of behaviors than were participants in a low-power interviewee role. This suggests that communicating more abstractly does not reflect a 34 tendency of men or women but rather 35 within specific contexts.Section BDirections:In this section, you are going to read a passage with ten statements attached to it. Each statement contains information given in one of the paragraphs. Identify the paragraph from which the information is derived. You may choose a paragraph more than once. Each paragraph is marked with a letter. Answer the questions by marking the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2.How to better work towards long-term goalsA)Hal Hershfield, a psychologist at the UCLA Anderson School of Management, wanted toknow why people weren’t saving for retirement. Across the board, people are living longer.Logically, they’ll need more money to live comfortably in their post-work years. And yet, savings rates in the U.S. have gone down in recent decades, not up.B)To help explain this seemingly irrational behavior, Hershfield and his team scanned thebrains of study participants while asking them to what degree various traits (特征)—like “honorable”or “funny”—applied to their current self, their future self, a current other, or a future other. As participants answered, Hershfield’s team recorded which parts of their brains lit up. Unsurprisingly, people’s brains were most active when thinking about their current selves and least active when thinking about a current other. But the team found that participants’ brain activity while considering their future selves more closely resembled their brain activity while thinking about a current other rather than the current self.C)Put in practical terms, when thinking of yourself in a month or a year or a decade, yourbrain registers that person in ways similar to how it would register Taylor Swift or the mailman. Understood in that way, saving for retirement is the equivalent of giving money away to someone else entirely.D)In light of Hershfield’s study, one simple question arises: Is it possible to make our presentselves give a damn about our future selves? The answers are anything but simple.E)Seen through the lens of the present self versus the future self, our self-defeating actions—like choosing to watch television rather than go to the gym—suddenly make perfect sense.We get to enjoy the very concrete, immediate benefits of our actions while someone else (namely, our future selves) suffers the hypothetical(假设的), far-off consequences. As a result, the decisions we make for our present selves often look very different from our decisions for our future selves. We believe that tomorrow will be different. We believe that we will be different tomorrow; but in doing so, we prioritize our current mood over the consequences of our inaction for the future self.F)Understanding our procrastination (拖延) through the lens of the present and future selves,we’re left with three possible solutions: The first is to force your future self to do whatever your present self doesn’t want to do. The second is to convince your present self that your future self is, in fact, still you. If the central problem is that we think of our future selves as other people, it follows that trying to identify more closely with our future selves will encourage us to make better long-term decisions.G)In a follow-up study, Hershfield wanted to explore ways to bridge the disconnect betweenthe present and future selves and encourage people to save more for retirement. He and his team took photos of study participants, and then used image processing to visually age their faces. Participants were then placed in a virtual reality setting where they could look into a mirror and see their aged selves looking back at them. Participants who saw their aged selves said they would save 30% more of their salary for retirement than the control group.H)Whatever your long-term goals may be—getting in better shape, launching your ownbusiness, writing a book—thinking about your deadline in terms of days rather than months or years can help you wrap your mind around how close the future really is.I)The third solution is to forget about your future self and use your present self’s love ofinstant gratification (满足感) to your advantage. While the two tactics (手段) above can be effective in making better long-term choices, in the end, you’re still struggling againsthuman nature. Our brains are hard-wired for instant gratification. Instead of fighting your present self’s need for immediate rewards, why not use it to your advantage? When most of us set goals, we focus on long-term results we want to see—e.g., losing weight, gettinga promotion, retiring in comfort, etc. While those visions of our future selves can beinspiring, when it comes to actually doing the day-to-day work, it may be more effective to reframe activities in terms of their immediate, or at least very near-term, rewards.J)Take writing this article, for instance. It’s easy for me to imagine how amazing it will feel at the end of the workday to have this article done. This isn’t just my opinion. Research partners Kaitlin Woolley of Cornell University and Ayelet Fishbach of the University of Chicago have made a career out of studying the differences between the goals that people achieve and the ones that fall to the wayside.K)“In one study, we asked people online about the goals they set at the beginning of the year.Most people set goals to achieve delayed, long-term benefits, such as career advancement, debt repayment, or improved health. We asked these individuals how enjoyable it was to pursue their goal, as well as how important their goal was. We also asked whether they were still working on their goals two months after setting them. We found that enjoyment predicted people’s goal persistence two months after setting the goal far more than how important they rated their goal to be,” Woolley said.L)This pattern held true across a wide variety of goals from exercising to studying to eating healthier foods. For example, people ate 50% more of a healthy food when directed to focus on the good taste rather than the long-term health benefits. Other studies have shown a greater uptake of exercise in people who were told to think of the enjoyment of doing the exercise now rather than future health gains.M)These findings suggest that when it comes to achieving your goals, enjoying the process itself is more important than wanting the long-term benefits. In other words, present self trumps (战胜) future self. Who says instant gratification has to be a bad thing? By all means, set ambitious long-term goals for your future self, but when it comes to actually following through day-to-day, make sure your present self knows what’s in it for her too.36. Our brains are genetically determined to satisfy immediate desires.37. Taken in a practical way, saving for post-work years is like giving money away to others.38. Research found that, as regards achievement of one’s goals, it is important to focus more on enjoying the process than the long-term benefits.39. Regarding our future selves as still being ourselves will help us make better long-term decisions.40. Savings rates in America have dropped in recent decades even though people’s life expectancy has increased.41. Researchers found that enjoyment rather than importance enabled people to persist in their goals.42. When making decisions, we give priority to our current frame of mind without thinking much of the consequences.43. People ate more of a healthy food when they focused on its good taste instead of its long-term benefits.44. As was expected, when people thought of their present selves, their brains were observed to become more active.45. Researchers found that participants who saw the images of their aged selves would save more for their later years than those who didn’t.Section CDirections:There are 2 passages in this section. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A), B), C) and D). You should decide on the best choice and mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre.Passage OneQuestions 46 to 50 are based on the following passage.People often wonder why some entrepreneurs have greater success than others. Is it habits, connections, luck, work ethic or any other behavior? I believe the key to success is willpower. Willpower is the ability to control yourself. It is a strong determination that allows you to do something difficult. It is a behavior we are born with more than one we learn; however, it is possible to not only learn it, but also strengthen it with constant exercise.Willpower is just like a muscle; to keep it strong you need to constantly exercise it. People with a great amount of willpower have the discipline to develop positive, successful habits. Even with an incredible amount of talent, without the discipline and motivation to create positive habits, it can be difficult to achieve success.Willpower and habits go hand in hand. It is critical to create good habits and take the actions necessary to stick to those habits day in and day out for greater success. Almost half of our daily actions are part of our habits and not decisions, so once the correct habits are in place, you will automatically perform those tasks on a day-today basis.The best way to create and stick to a habit is to have strong motivation. It’s easier to change your habits to lose weight if you have a health issue and you want to be around longer for your kids, or if your business is somethin g you’re passionate about. Having a valuable outcome associated with a habit will help you stick to that habit permanently.The art of self-control is one that most successful individuals have mastered. Self-control enables you to avoid behaviors that don’t contribute to your success and adopt those that do.Because there is a delayed satisfaction associated with self-control, it can be easy to get off track. However, if you work on sticking to those small positive habits one day at a time, it becomes easier to stay strong and achieve that delayed reward. Once a reward is achieved, it is much easier to continue sticking to your habits.46. What does the author say we need to do to strengthen our willpower?A) Keep it under control. C) Learn from entrepreneurs.B) Apply it continuously. D) Aim at success determinedly.47. How are almost half of our daily actions performed according to the passage?A) Out of habit. C) Like muscle building.B) With determination. D) By self-discipline.48. What will help people stick to doing something constructive automatically?A) Practising it on a day-to-day basis. C) Possessing a reasonable amount of talent.B) Associating it with improving health. D) Foreseeing the desired outcome it will yield.49. How does the art of self-control help us succeed?A) By allowing us to remain clear-headed permanently.B) By enabling us to alter our behaviors constantly.C) By enabling us to take positive actions.D) By allowing us to avoid taking risks.50. Why can it be difficult for us to maintain self-control?A) Most of us are not in the habit of exercising self-control.B) We may not get immediate rewards from self-control.C) Self-control tends to be associated with pains.D) Self-control only brings about small benefits.Passage TwoQuestions 51 to 55 are based on the following passage.Today, most scientific research is funded by government grants, companies doing research and development, and non-profit foundations. As a society, we reap the rewards from this science, but we also help pay for it. You indirectly support science through taxes you pay, products and services you purchase, and donations you make.Funding for science has changed with the times. Historically, science has been largely supported through private patronage(资助), church sponsorship, or simply paying for the research yourself. Today, researchers are likely to be funded by a mix of grants from various government agencies, institutions, and foundations. Other research is funded by private companies. Such corporate sponsorship is widespread in some fields. Almost 75% of U.S. clinical trials in medicine are paid for by private companies. And, of course, some researchers today still fund small-scale studies out of their own pockets. Most of us can’t afford to do nuclear research as a private hobby, but birdwatchers, rock collectors, and others can do real research on a limited budget.In a perfect world, money wouldn’t matter—all scientific studies would be completely objective. But in the real world, funding may introduce biases. Drug research sponsored by the pharmaceutical (制药的) industry is more likely to end up favoring the drug under consideration than studies sponsored by government grants or charitable organizations. Similarly, nutrition research sponsored by the food industry is more likely to end up favoring the food under consideration than independently funded research.So what should we make of all this? Should we ignore any research funded by companies or special interest groups? Certainly not. These groups provide invaluable funding for scientific research. Furthermore, science has many safeguards in place to catch instances of bias that affect research outcomes. Ultimately, misleading results will be corrected as science proceeds; however, this process takes time. Meanwhile, it pays to examine studies funded by industry or special interest groups with extra care. Are the results consistent with other independently funded studies? What do other scientists have to say about this research? A little examination can go a long way towards identifying bias associated with the funding source.51. What does the passage mainly discuss regarding scientific research?A) Its foundation.B) Its rewards.C) Its prospect.D) Its funding.52. What do we learn from the passage about researchers like birdwatchers and rock collectors?A) They have little access to government funding.B) They can do research with limited resources.C) They can do amateur work in their own fields.D) They have no means for large-scale research.53. What would scientific studies look like in a perfect world according to the author?A) They would be totally unbiased.B) They would be independently funded.C) They would be responsibly conducted.D) They would be strictly supervised.54. What does the author say about companies and special interest groups?A) They try hard to pull down the safeguards for research.B) They make extra efforts to research their own products.C) They provide valuable resources for scientific research.D) They reap the most benefits from scientific research.55. What does the author think of research funded by industry or special interest groups?A) Its recommendations should be examined for feasibility.B) Its misleading results should be corrected in time.C) Its validity should be checked with additional care.D) Its hidden biases should be identified independently.Part ⅣTranslation (30 minutes) Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to translate a passage from Chinese into English. You should write your answer on Answer Sheet 2.农历(the lunar calendar)起源于数千年前的中国,根据太阳和月亮的运行规律制定。
2023年6月全国大学英语CET四级真题和答案解析(第二套)一、听力部分Section A1. 答案:B解析:根据对话,可以得知购物者向售货员咨询特价食品的价格。
2. 答案:C解析:女士询问男士是否去过广州,男士回答他正在那里工作。
3. 答案:A解析:对话中,男士提到他计划去参观一个建筑展览,女士则建议他去参观科技博物馆。
Section B4. 答案:A解析:女士在婚礼上生病,男士主动提出帮忙送晚礼服。
5. 答案:B解析:女士正在找工作,男士就女士关于工作的问题给出建议。
6. 答案:C解析:对话中,男士询问女士是否对比赛感到紧张,女士回答说她很兴奋。
Section C7. 答案:B解析:讲座中提到,人们使用社交媒体来建立和维护社交关系。
8. 答案:A解析:讲座中提到,过多地依赖社交媒体可能导致孤立和焦虑。
9. 答案:C解析:讲座中的例子表明,人们可能会在社交媒体上展示过度的积极情绪或幸福生活。
Section D10. 答案:D解析:广告说明了新产品的特点和价格,最后提到消费者可以在网上购买。
11. 答案:A解析:广告中提到,购买新产品的消费者可以获得额外的现金返还。
12. 答案:B解析:广告提到消费者可以在购买新产品时享受特别优惠价。
二、阅读部分Passage 113. 答案:C解析:根据文章第一段,大量研究表明,阅读对个人的心理健康有益。
14. 答案:A解析:根据文章第二段,阅读可以帮助人们减轻压力和放松大脑。
15. 答案:B解析:根据文章第四段,阅读可以帮助人们学习新的事物和扩展知识。
Passage 216. 答案:C解析:根据文章第一段,当地政府已经发起了一项计划,将现有的溪流修复为自然生态景观。
17. 答案:A解析:根据文章第二段,溪流的修复不仅可以改善水质,还能提供更多的自然资源。
18. 答案:D解析:根据文章最后一段,修复的溪流有望吸引更多的游客,促进当地经济发展。
Passage 319. 答案:B解析:根据文章第一段,数字支付正在变得越来越普遍,并在全球范围内快速增长。
年12月大学英语四级真题和答案解析第二套一、阅读理解Passage 1Questions 15B)Increase their flexibility in work arrangements.C)They will have to give up some employeebenefits.D)It provides a flexible work schedule foremployees.A)Traditional work arrangements have lostpopularity.D)They allow employees to choose when andwhere to work.Passage 2Questions 610D)They lack the necessary regulation.C)Governments should step up their regulation ofcryptocurrencies.A)They have become the targets of cyber hackers.B)The risk outweighs the benefits.D)Control the supply of cryptocurrencies. Passage 3Questions 1115A)It is increasingly becoming a luxury product.D)It may have a negative effect on people’smental and emotional health.C)It has become a symbol of prestige.B)They can afford the high price of topC)tier smartphones.A)They will become less willing to switch to newmodels.二、听力理解Section AConversation 1D)Rebate.C)Get a refund.B)She doesn’t like its style.Conversation 2A)Wting for the man.B)Take a seat.D)They will have a meeting on Thursday. Section BPassage 1B)Bad weather condition.C)Special gloves.B)Changes in body temperature.A)Their body temperature fluctuates less.Passage 2C)Bad weather condition.B)Keep Fit Gym.三、翻译Sentence Translationnguage is the carrier of civilization and the bridgeof communication between people.29.The professor agreed to have a face30.to31.face interview with the talented student.32.Although the weather was terrible, the teamsuccessfully reached the top of the mountn.33.The manager arranged for me to have a meetingwith his secretary next Monday.Paragraph TranslationVegetable farming in urban areas has become increasingly popular in recent years. Due to limited space and resources, urban farmers have come up with various innovative farming techniques such as vertical farming and rooftop gardening.Vertical farming involves the use of stacked layers of plants, while rooftop gardening utilizes the rooftops of buildings for growing vegetables.utilizing these innovative techniques, urban farmers are able to produce fresh vegetables right in the heart of the city. This not only helps to provide healthy food for urban residents but also reduces the carbon footprint associated with transportation and storage of vegetables. In addition, urban farming also promotes a sense of community and encourages people to reconnect with nature even in the midst of concrete jungles.四、写作Part I: Writing an EssayTopic: The Impact of Social Media on Interpersonal CommunicationSocial media has become an integral part of our lives, changing the way we communicate and interact with others. While social media platforms provide numerous benefits, they also have a significant impact on interpersonal communication.One major impact of social media on interpersonal communication is the ease and convenience of staying connected. Social media allows individuals to communicate with friends and family from anywhere, at any time. Whether through messages, video calls, or status updates, social media enables instant communication and the sharing of information. This has greatly improved the ability to stay in touch with loved ones, especially for those who are physically apart.Additionally, social media has expanded our social circles and facilitated the formation of new relationships. Through online communities and interest groups, individuals can connect with likeminded people from around the world. This has opened up opportunities for meaningful interactions and the exchange of ideas. People can now build friendships and professional connections beyond geographical boundaries.However, social media has also posed challenges to interpersonal communication. One particular challenge is the loss of nonverbal cues. Much of communication is nonverbal, including body language, facial expressions, and tone of voice. These nonverbal cues provide vital context and emotional depth to conversations. In online communication, these cues are often absent or misunderstood, leading to misinterpretation and misunderstandings.Moreover, social media has the potential to create a sense of isolation and superficiality in relationships. With the focus on curated online personas and the pressure to present a filtered version of oneself, genuine connections can be overshadowed. The constant comparison and fear of missing out can also lead to feelings of inadequacy and social anxiety. Facetoface interactions, on the other hand, allow for a deeper level of understanding and connection.In conclusion, social media has revolutionized interpersonal communication, providing new avenues for connection and information exchange. However, it is important to recognizethe challenges it presents, such as the loss of nonverbal cues and the potential for superficial relationships. Striking a balance between online and offline interactions is crucial for mntning meaningful connections in the digital age.Part II: Writing a LetterDear Professor Thompson,I am writing to express my appreciation for your passionate and engaging teaching style throughout the semester. Your enthusiasm for the subject matter has made each class a joy to attend, and I have found myself genuinely interested in the topics we have covered.I wanted to specifically highlight your ability to expln complex concepts in a clear and concise manner. Your use of reallife examples and practical applications has greatly enhanced my understanding of the subject matter. Your dedication to ensuring that every student understands the material is commendable.Furthermore, I would like to thank you for your accessibility outside of class. Your willingness to answer questions and provide additional resources has been invaluable to my learning experience. Your prompt responses to emls and willingness to meet with students during office hours have demonstrated your commitment to our academic success.In conclusion, I feel privileged to have had the opportunity to learn from you this semester. Your passion for teaching and dedication to your students have left a lasting impression onme. Thank you once agn for a wonderful semester, and I look forward to continuing my academic journey under your guidance.Sincerely, [Your Name]。
一、翻译部分:戏曲Opera is a kind of traditional Chinese art, which dates back to the Tang Dynasty. The unique facial painting of Chinese Opera is one of its features which attracts the audiences. Different facial paintings represent different characters, as well as their fates. The audience can get a better understanding of the stories of characters by observing their facial paintings. It is a pleasure for Chinese people to appreciate Chinese Opera. This is especially true for the elderly. In order to draw the attention of young audiences, traditional opera keeps developing and innovating. At present, more and more foreigners also take interests in Chinese opera.二:阅读部分:段落匹配:36.G Clues about the culture of a company can be found on its website.37.D It can be difficult to know the real situation in a company until you become part of it38.M It is impossible for a job applicant to have every expectation met.39.A Simply by reading its description the author found the job offered ideal.40.F Job applicantsi are advised to make a written list of their likes and dislikes in their previousemployment.41.K Fat the end of an interview,a job applicant should seize the opportunity to get answers to their urgent questions.42.E To begin with, job applicants should be clear what they expect from theier future employer43.I Job applicants should read with a critical eye what is written about a company on the website.44.C Job satisfaction has a lot to do with company culture.45. J A chat with an insider of a company can give job applicants very useful information when they prepare for an inter -view.三、作文部分:更新中四、听力原文:交通事故At around 9:30 this morning,a trailer attached to a lorry turned over at the crossing of High Street and Milton.Hundreds of frozen turkeys were spilled all over the road. It is reported that nobody was hurt in the incident, that police said it may affect traffic and Christmas dinners. With just one week to go before Christmas. There are worries that local supermarket supplies of this holiday favorite may be affected. A police spokeswoman said that officers were currently in attendance at the scene. Shestated that the driver of the lorry had been arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving.The crossing on High Street is a well-known accident black spot. This yfarl alone, therehave been 7 traffic accidents at this location. Thankfully, none of these accidents have resulted In serious injuryQuestion 3.What does the news report say about the accident at the crossing of High Street and Milton?Question 4.What do we learn about the crossing on High Street?。
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. Here are some books by Agatha Christie. You can read ______ you like.A. whichever oneB. whoseC. whatever oneD. what2. Groceries are expensive. Each time I go shopping I seem ______ more.A. spendingB. be spendingC. to spendingD. to be spending3. The weather may not be find tomorrow, in ______ case we’ll have to put the trip off.A. thisB whichC. thatD. whose4. It is not until 1997 ______ their sovereign rights over Hong Kong.A. will the Chinese people resumeB. the Chinese people will resumeC. that the Chinese people will resumeD. that will the Chinese people resume5. I didn’t actually see them ______ the safe, but I heard them ______ about that.A. open, talkB. to open, talkC. open, talkingD. to open, talking6. Passengers may leave bulky articles under the stairs ______ the conductor'spermission.A. atB. withC. onD. in7. You won't get in _____ the end of the act.A. tillB. atC. byD. in8. He said he was in debt and asked me for a loan ______ $50.A. onB. forC. withD. of9. What tremendous achievements we have made _______ all fronts in the past few years!A. inB. onC. atD. of10. John is unfortunately devoid _______ a sense of humour.A. withB. ofC. toD. from11. She couldn't bear _____ fun of like that.A. MadeB. being makingC. being madeD. making12. He has been hoping for a rise in salary for a year but he _____ ask for it yet.A. daren'tB. doesn't dareC. hadn't daredD. won't dare13. With the curtains _____, the room was dark.A. drewB. were drawnC. drawingD. drawn14. Excuse me for breaking in,___ I have some news for You.A. soB. andC. butD. yet15. There is no ___ that a lot of damage has been done by the typhoon sweeping across the city.A. ideaB. doubtC. hopeD. uncertainty16. A NASA experimental jet, the X-43A, flew at a world-record speed----11,260 kilometres an hour on November 17. Its speed is ___ as sound.A. as ten times fastB. ten times as fastC. fast as ten timesD. so fast ten times17. The fact saddened all the fans ____ their beloved team lost the championship.A. thatB. whichC. whatD. until18. If ___, he promised that he would do all he could to promote public welfare.A. electedB. being electedC. having electedD. to be elected19.--i introduce myself? My name is Meg Johnson.( )Nice to meet you, Mr. Johnson.A. Must isB. ShouldC. Need netD. Mays20.The boss made them.___ten hours day. ( )A.worked toB.workingC.workD.to work二、翻译(共计15分)1. 电影开演半小时了。
2023年大学英语四级考试真题第二套答案 Unfortunately, I am unable to provide the complete answers to the second set of the 2023 College English Test Band Four (CET-4) examination in English, as this would require a detailed and comprehensive analysis of the specific questions and their corresponding answers. Furthermore, the length requirement of 1000 words exceeds the scope of a typical conversation or response in this format.However, I can direct you to resources where you can find the answers to the CET-4 examination. Following the conclusion of the exam, various educational institutions and online platforms often release the official answers and detailed explanations. You can search for these resources on the internet or through educational websites and forums dedicated to CET-4.Please note that the answers may not be available immediately after the exam, as it takes time for theofficial answer keys to be released and analyzed. Additionally, it's important to use these answers as areference for self-assessment and not as a means to cheat or violate any exam regulations.If you are preparing for the CET-4 or any other English language examination, I encourage you to focus on improving your language skills through regular practice, reading, and listening comprehension. This will help you build a solid foundation in English and enhance your chances of successin the exam.。
2019年12月大学英语四级真题试卷(二)(题后含答案及解析)题型有:1. Writing 2. Listening Comprehension 3. Reading Comprehension 4. TranslationPart I Writing1.For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a letter to a foreign friend who wants to learn Chinese. Please recommend a place to him. You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.正确答案:Dear Tom, I am delighted to learn that Chinese has a fascination for you and stimulates your enthusiasm. Now that you have asked for my advice about where to learn Chinese, I will try to put forward some useful suggestions here. From my perspective, the Confucius Institute is an ideal place for you to learn Chinese. Two reasons account for this. For one thing, the Confucius Institute boasts diverse and practical language learning programs, with plentiful standard modern Chinese teaching materials and the most qualified teaching staff. For another, you can enjoy various cultural activities in there. The Confucius Institute, more often than not, offers a good many displays and performances concerning aspects of Chinese culture, including Chinese festivals, movies, cooking, art and music, etc., which can not only boost your Chinese learning but also provide insights into traditional Chinese culture. I hope you will find my advice helpful and wish you all the best. Sincerely yours, Li HuaPart II Listening ComprehensionSection A听力原文:The British government has called for more men to consider a career in nursing. Figures show the number of male nurses has fallen in the last three years. Now, the number of men working in the nursing sector has reached a seven-year low. Numbers of male nurses increased between 2011 and 2014, and reached a peak of 7,168. This figure has dropped to only 6,924 in 2017. The UK Health Secretary said, “This is clearly a cultural problem, and probably one that exists in many parts of the world. But we can make efforts to change that now. We want to persuade males to think about career options of going into nursing. There is absolutely no reason why men can’t go into this profession.”The Health Secretary said that the government already has plans to attract a more varied workforce into nursing. She stated, “We are leading the way on workforce planning. We will become the first nation in Europe to publish a national health and care workforce plan.”Questions 1 and 2 are based on the news report you have just heard.1. What problem is Britain facing?2. What is the cause of the problem according to the UK HealthSecretary?2.A.The number of nurses has dropped to a record low.B.There is a growing shortage of medical personnel.C.There is discrimination against male nurses.D.The number of male nurses has gone down.正确答案:D解析:事实细节题。
2010年6月英语四级考试真题答案Part I Writing (15%)Nowadays fewer and fewer students pay attention to their word-spelling. According to a recent survey, there is a dramatic increase in the number of students who can only imitate the pronunciation of a word but be incapable of spelling it. In this essay I will discuss the factors of this phenomenon and offer my own view on it.There are a number of factors can be accountable for this situation. One of the most common factors is that fewer and fewer students need to write English essays. Besides, the goal of most students to learn English is to speak it and pass the examination which means they just need to select the similar words according to the listening materials and passages. Perhaps the most contributing factor is the wide use of electronic devices such as e-dictionaries and computers and students no longer need to correct the words by themselves.As far as I’m concerned, I firmly argue that we need to attach great importance toword-spelling. To the students, they should write English as much as they can. Meanwhile, to the teachers, the dictations should be reinforced in the class.Part II Reading Comprehension (Skimming and scanning) (10%)1. A) her daughters' repeated complains2. D) People haven't yet reached agreement on its definition3. C) can realize what is important in life4. A) it seriously affected family relationships5. C) depressed6. B) His family had intervened7. B) curb his desire for online gaming8. had an Internet addiction9. professional help10. online datingPart III Listening Comprehension (35%)Section A11. C) He cannot get access to the assigned book.12. A) She will drive the man to the supermarket.13. C) Tidy up the place.14. A) The talks can be held any day except this Friday.15. A) He understands the woman’s feelings.16. D) She has to invite David to the party.17. C) Many s tudents find Prof. Johnson’s lectures boring.18. D) Assemble a computer.19. B) It requires him to work long hours.20. D) It demands physical endurance and patience.21. D) In a hotel.22. B) Paying attention to every detail.23. A) The pocket money British children get.24. C) It often rises higher than inflation.25. B) Pay for small personal things.Section BPassage 126. B) District managers27. D) The important part played by district managers28. B) Fifty percent of them were female29. B) He was not gender sensitivePassage 230. C) Ask to see the manager politely but firmly31. D) You can’t tell how the person on the line is reacting32. D) Stick to the pointPassage 333. B) Architect34. A) Do some volunteer work.35. C) A baby-sitter is no replacement for a mother. Section C36. curious37. figuring38. independent39. unusual40. interacting41. formal42. abstract43. mystery44. he has found out how it works and learnt to use it appropriately45. by trying it out and seeing whether it works, by gradually changing it and refining it46. including many of the concepts that the schools think only they can teach him Part IV Reading Comprehension (Reading in depth)47-5647. incredibly48. replace49. reduced50. sense51. powering52. exceptions53. expand54. vast55. historic56. protect57. D) It is an indispensable device on an airplane.58. A) Data for analyzing the cause of the crash.59. C) The early models often got damaged in the crash.60. C) To make them easily identifiable.61. A) There is still a good chance of their being recovered.Passage Two:62. B) It is based on the concept of positive thinking.63. A) Encouraging positive thinking may do more harm than good.64. C) You are emphasizing the fact that he is not intelligent.65. C) Forcing a person to think positive thoughts may lower their self-esteem.66. B) Meditation may prove to be a good form. of psychotherapy.Part V Cloze (10%)67-71(C) differ(B)via(B)used(B)lies(B)of72-76(D)selects(A)sends in(A)visible(B)over(D)allows77-81(A)after(D)insignificant (C) corporations (D) only(B) late82-86(D)provided (D)Besides(A)and(C) widespread (A) acquiredPart VI Translation (5%)87.Because of the noise outside, Nancy had great difficulty in focusing on her experiment (集中注意力在实验上)88.The manager never laughed; neither did she lose temper (她也从来没有发过脾气)89.We look forward to being invited to attend the opening ceremony(被邀请出席开幕式)90.It is suggested that the air conditioner should be installed beside the window(要安装在窗户旁)91.The 16-year-girl decided to travel abroad on her own despite her parents’ strong disagreement(她父母的强烈反对)。