张培15年春季英语四六级写作讲义
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2015年6月大学英语四级考试真题及答案解析(第2套)Part I Writing (30minutes)Dire cti ons :For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write an essay based on the picture below. You should start your essay with a brief description of the picture and then comment on this kind of modem life. Youshould write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.THIS MODERN LIFEWORK HOME PLAY SLEEPPart II Listening Comprehension (30minutes)Section ADire cti ons:In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long conversations. At the end of each conversation, one or more questions will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and thequestions will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, youmust read the four choices marked A), B), C) and D), and decide which is the best answer. Then markthe corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.1.A) He is pl eas ed t o sit on th e co m mitt ee.B) He is w illi ng t o of fer t he w om an a ha nd.C) He wil l te ll the wo man h is d eci sion l at er.D) He wo uld like to b eco me a c lu b mem ber.2.A) Their planne d tri p to V an cou v er is o bvious ly ov erpriced.B) The y sho uld bor row a gui de b o ok ins te ad of buy ing o ne.C) The guid e bo oks i n th e lib rar y hav e the lat est inf orm ation.D) The libr ary c an h elp ord er g uide book s ab out Van cou ver.3.A) He re gr ets h avi ng t ake n the his t ory c our se.B) He fin ds li ttl e in ter est in th e hist ory b ook s.C) He has tro ubl e fi nish ing his read ing ass ign men ts.D) He ha s di ffi cul ty w rit ing t he w e ekly book rep ort.4.A) T he m an h ad be tte r ch oos e an o ther res tau ran t.B) The ne w res tau ra nt is a per fect pla ce f or d ating.C) The ne w res tau ra nt ca ugh t her f anc y imm ediately.D) The ma n ha s goo d taste in ch o osin g the restau ran t.5. A) H e ha s bee n lo oki ng fo rw ar d to sp rin g. C) He w ill cle an t he wo ma n’s b oots for sp rin g.B) He has be en w ait ing f or t he w in ter s ale.D) He will help th e wom an p ut th in gs aw ay.6. A) At a tai lor’s. C) In a cl oth es st ore.B) At Bob’s hom e. D) In a th eatre.7. A) His guest s fa vor Tib etan dri nks. C) Mineral wat er is goo d fo r hea lth.B) At Bob’s h ome.D) Plain water will serv e the purpose.8. A) Repor t th e res ult of a d isc us sion. C) Submit an im portant doc ume nt.B) Rais e so me en vir onm ent al i ssue s. D) Revise an en vi ronm ental repo rt.Questio ns 9 t o 12 a re b ase d on t he c onve rsa tio n yo u hav e ju st heard.9.A) Th ey po llute t he so il u sed t o co v er th em. C) The ru bbi sh in th em takes lon g to d issolv e.B) The y ar e ha rmf ul t o nea rby nei g hbor hoo ds. D) The g as th ey em it is extrem ely poi sono us.10.A) Gr owi ng po pul ati on. C) Changed eating hab it s.B) Pac kag ing mat eri als. D) Lower pro duction co st.11.A) By s avi ng e ner gy. C) By redu ci ng po iso nou s wast es.B) By us ing les s al umi num. D) By mak ing the m ost of ma te ria ls.12.A) We are run nin g out o f na tur al r es ourc es soon.B) On ly co mbi ned eff ort s ca n make a diff erence.C) Th e wa ste p rob lem wil l ev entu al ly hu rt all of u sD) Al l of u s ca n act ual ly b ene fit fro m rec ycling.Questio ns 13 to 15 are bas ed o n the conv ers ati on y ou have just h eard.13.A) Mi ami.B) Va nco uver.C) Bellin gh am.D) Bo sto n.14.A) To g et i nfo rma tio n on o ne-wa y ti cket s to C anada.B) To i nquire abo ut th e pr ice of “ S uper Sav er” seats.C) To g et a dvi ce o n how to fl y as ch eapl y as p ossible.D) To i nqu ire abo ut th e sh ort est rou t e to dr ive hom e.15.A) Jo in a t our ist g rou p.C) Av oid t rip s in p ubl ic h olid ays.B) Choos e a ma jor air lin e. D) Bo ok ti cke ts a s early a s po ssi ble.Section BDire cti ons: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 questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you mustchoose the best answer from the four choices marked A),B),C),and D). Then mark the correspondingletter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.Pass age OneQuestions 16 to 18 are bas ed o n the pass age you h ave just heard.16.A) Th ere are mys ter iou s sto rie s be hi nd his works.B) Th ere are man y mis und ers tan din gs ab out h im.C) Hi s wor ks h ave no ma tch wor ld wide.D) Hi s pe rson al h ist ory i s li ttl e kno w n.17.A) He mov ed to S tr atf ord-on-Av on in his chi ldh ood.B) He f ai led t o go b eyo nd g ram mar scho ol.C) He w as a mem ber of th e to wn c ounc il.D) He o nc e wor ke d in a w ell-kn ow n act ing comp any.18.A) Wr ite rs o f his tim e ha d no m ean s to pro tect th eir works.B) Pos sib le s our ces of cl ues abo ut hi m wer e lost in a fire.C) Hi s wor ks w ere ada pte d be yon d reco gnitio n.D) Pe opl e of his ti me h ad li ttl e in ter e st in h im.Pass age TwoQuestio ns 19 to 21 are bas ed o n the pass age you h ave jus t heard.19.A) It s how s you hav e be en i gno rin g your health.B) It c an s eri ous ly a ffe ct y our t hin ki ng pr ocess.C) It i s an e ar ly wa rni ng o f so me il ln ess.D) It i s a sy mpt om o f to o muc h pr es sure.20. A) Redu ce ou r wo rkl oad. C) Use painkillers f or relief.B) Contro l ou r tem pe r. D) Avoid mas kin g sym pto ms.21. A) Lyi ng do wn a nd h avi ng so me sl eep. C) Goin g out for a wa lk.B) Rubbi ng an d pr ess ing one’s bac k. D) List ening to lig ht mu sic.Pass age Thr eeQuestio ns 22 to 25 are bas ed o n the pass age you have just heard.22. A) Depe ndi ng he avi ly o n loa ns. C) Spend ing beyond one’s m ean s.B) Havin g no b udg et p lan s at a ll. D) Leavi ng n o roo m for lar ge b ills.23. A) Ma ny of the m ca n be c ut. C) They eat up most of the fami ly i nco me.B) All of t hem hav e to b e co ver e d. D) They eat up mo st o f the fam ily inco me.24. A) Re nt a hous e ins tead of buy i ng on e. C) Make a con se rva tio n pla n.B) Discu ss th e pr obl em i n the fa mily. D) Move to a ch eap er p lac e.25. A) Fi nan cia l iss ues pla gui ng a f amil y. C) Family budg et p rob lem s an d sol utions.B) Diffi cul ty i n mak ing bot h end s mee t. D) New ways to bo ost fam ily i nco me.Section CDire cti ons :In this section, you will hear a passage three times. When the passage is read for the first time, you should listen carefully for its general idea. When the passage is read for the second time, you arerequired to fill in the blanks with the exact words you have just heard. Finally, when the passage isread for the third time, you should check what you have written.Perh aps bec aus e go ing t o co lle ge is so mu ch a p art o f th e Am eri can dre a m, many peo ple g o fo r no 26 r eas on. Some go be cause t hei r pa ren ts e xpect it, o the rs be cause ifs w hat their fr iends a re do ing. Then, the re’s th e bel ie f tha t a co llege degree w ill 27 ens ure a goo d job a nd hig h pa y.Some s tud ent s 28 th rou gh fo ur y e ars, at ten din g classes, or skipping (逃课) th em as the case ma y be, rea ding o nly what can’t b e avo ide d, loo kin g fo r le ss 29 cour ses, and n ever being to uche d or c ha nge d in any im por tan t way. Fo r a fewof these peop le, c oll ege p rov ides no 30 , yet be ca use o f paren tal or p eer pressure, th ey ca nno t vo lun tarily l eave. The y st op tryi ng in the hop e tha t th eir t ea che rs will mak e the decisi on f or th em b y 31 them.To put it b lun tly/(直截了当地),u nle ss you’re w illing to make you r colleg e yea rs cou nt, you mig ht be 32 doing some thi ng e lse. N ot e ver yon e sh ou ld at ten d col lege, no r sh ould every one w ho do es atte nd b egin ri ght a fter h igh scho ol. Many col leg e st ude nts 33 t akin g a yea r or so o ff. A year ou t in the w orld hel ps some peo ple to 34 their prioriti es a nd goal s. If you’r e re all y going to g et s omet hin g out of going to colleg e, you have to ma ke it mean som eth in g, and to do that you must h ave som e ide a wh y yo u’r e th ere, w hat you h ope to get ou t of it, and 35 even wha t yo u hop e to b ecom e.PartⅢReading Comprehension (40 minutes)Sect ion ADire cti ons: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 carefullybefore making your choices. Each choice in the bank is identified by a letter. Please mark thecorresponding letter for each item on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre. Youmay not use any of the words in the bank more than once.Questio ns 36 to 45 are bas ed o n the foll owi ng p assage.Ifs our g uil ty p lea sur e: W atchin g TV is the mos t co mmo n ev ery day a ctiv ity, aft er w ork and sle ep, in ma n y parts o f the w orl d. Ame ric ans vie w fiv e ho u rs of T V ea ch d ay, an d while w e kn ow th at sp end ing so mu ch time s itti ng 36 can l ea d to obesit y/(肥胖症)a nd ot her dis e ases, r es ear chers h ave n ow q uan tified just how 37 b ein g a co uch pot at o can b e.In a n a nal ysi s o f da ta fr om e igh t l arg e 38 .pu blished studies, a Harv ar d-le d g rou p r epo rte d in th e that fo r e very tw o hour s per day sp ent c han nel 39 , the ris k of dev elop ing Ty pe 2 diabetes Journal of the Am eri can M e dica l Aso c ia t ion (糖尿病)ro se 20% ov er 8. 5 ye ars, the ri sk o f heart d isease increased 15% ove r a 40 , and t he od ds o f dyin g pre maturely 41 13% d uri ng a s eve n-yea r f oll o w-up. Al l o f t hes e 42 are linked to a lac k o f p hysical exerci se. But com par ed wi thSection BDire cti ons :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 theinformation is derived. You may choose a paragraph more than once. Each paragraph is marked witha letter. Answer the questions by marking the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2.Essa y-G ra ding Sof tware Offers P ro fessors a BreakA)Imag ine t aki ng a col leg e exam, an d, inste ad of h andi ng in a blue bo o k and get tin g a gra de fro m a pro fe ssor a fewweeks lat er, cl ick ing t he “s end” but t on whe n you are do ne an d receivin g a grad e back instan tly, y our e ssa y scored by a soft war e pr ogr am. An d th en, ins tea d of bei ng do ne w ith that exam, ima g ine th at the sy ste m wo uld i mme dia t ely let yo u rewrit e the tes t to t ry to imp rov e you r grade.B)EdX, the no npr ofi t ente rpr is e foun ded by Harvard and th e Massach usetts Instit ute of T ech nol ogy (M IT) to offercour ses on the In ter net, h as j ust i ntr o duce d su ch a syst em and will make its a uto mat ed(自动的)so ftw are av aila ble fre e on the W eb t o an y in sti tut ion tha t want s to use it. The s oftware u ses a rtif ici al inte lligen ce to g rad e student essays and shor t wr itt en an sw ers, f ree ing pro fes sors for o ther tasks.C)The n ew s er vic e wi ll b rin g th e ed u cati onal consortium(联盟)int o a g rowin g co nfl ict ove r th e role of automation ineduc ati on. Alt hough auto ma ted gr a ding sy stems for mu lti ple-ch oice an d true-false te sts are n ow wid esp read, the use o f arti fic ial int ell ige nc e te chn olog y to g rade essay answers has not yet received w ide spread ac cep tan ce b y ed u cato rs a nd has m any c rit ics.D)Anan t Aga rw al, an e lectri cal e ngi ne er who is presiden t of Ed X, predicted that t he in sta nt-gradin g so ftw are would be ausef ul tea chi ng too l, enab lin g s tud ents to tak e t est s and write essays o ver and ov er and im prove th e q ual ity of the ir answ ers. H e said t he te chn olo gy wo uld of fer d isti nct advantages o ver t h e trad itiona l cla ssroom sy ste m, whe re stud ents ofte n wa it da ys or wee ks fo r gr ade s. “There is a hug e value in learning with ins tan t feedb ack,” Dr. Ag arwa l said.“Studen ts a re te lli ng u s the y learn m uch b ett er with instant feedback.”E)But skeptics (怀疑者) th e aut oma ted sy stem is n o match fo r live teac hers. O ne lo ngtime cri tic , Le s Per elman, h asdrawn nat ion al at ten tio n sev er al ti m es for p utting t ogether non sen se essa ys tha t hav e foo led s oft ware gradi ng programs into g ivi ng h igh m ark s. He h as a lso been hig hly critical of stu dies cla imi ng th at th e so ftw are com pares w ell t o hum a n graders.F)He is amon g a grou p of educato rs who last month beg an circulating a petition(呼吁) opp osing a utom ate dasse ssm ent s oft ware. The gr oup, whic h calls its elf P rofession als Ag ains t Mac hin e Scoring o f Stud ent Essay s in High-St ake s Ass ess men t, has co lle cted n ear ly 2,000 sig natures, inc lu ding some from f amo us pe ople li ke Noa m Chom sky.G)“Let’s f ac e the re ali tie s of aut oma ti c ess ay scoring,” th e gr oup’s s tate ment rea ds in part.“Com puters ca nnot ‘read’.They ca nnot me asu re t he ess ent ial s of e ffe ctive written co mmu nication:a ccu rac y, re aso nin g, ad equ acy of evid ence, good s ens e, ethical( 伦理的) po sit ion, co nvincing argu men t, meanin g ful o rga niz ation, an d clari ty, am ong othe rs. H)But EdX exp ect s its so ftw ar e to b e adop ted w idely by schoo ls an d univ ersities. It offe rs free onlin e classes fromHarvar d, MIT and the Uni ver sit y of Cali fornia-Berk eley; th is f all, it w ill add c lasses fro m W ell esl ey, G eorge town an d the Univ er sit y of Te xas. In a ll, 12 u nive rsi ties p artici pate in Ed X, wh ic h of fers ce rti ficates for cou rse co mp leti on a nd has s aid t hat it pl ans to co nti nue to ex pand nex t year, in clu ding add ing i nt erna tio nal sch ools.I)The E dX as ses sme nt to ol r equ ire s h uman t eachers, or g rad er s, to first g rade 100 essay s or essa y que stions. T he sys temthen us es a v ari ety of ma chi ne-le ar ning te chn iqu es to train itself to be able to gra de any nu mbe r o f e ssa ys or a nsw ers auto mat ica lly a nd al mos t inst ant ly. The so ftw are will assig n a grade depend ing on t he sc ori ng sys tem c re a ted by th e teac he r, whe the r it i s a le tte r gr ade or nume rical(数字的)ran k.J)EdX i s n ot t he f irs t t o us e th e auto m ated as sessment tech nol ogy, which date s to early com puter s in the 1960s. The re is now a range of c omp ani es of fer ing commercial pr ograms to g rad e wri tten test an swe rs, an d four stat es—Loui sia na, Nort h Dakota, U tah a nd We st Vi rgi nia—are u sin g some form of th e tec hnology in sec ond ary scho ols. A fifth, Indiana, has experi men ted wi th i t. In so m e c ases th e so ftware is used as a “seco n d re ader,” to c hec k the r eliabi lity o f t he h uman graders.K)But the gr owi ng inf luence of the Ed X conso rtium to set stan dar ds is lik el y to give the te ch nolo gy a boo st. On Tues day, Stanfor d a nno unc ed tha t i t w oul d work wi th EdX to develop a join t educ ationa l system tha t w ill ma ke use of th e auto mat ed a sse ssm ent tec hno log y.L)Two sta rt-ups, Co urs era an d U da cit y, re cen tly fo und ed by Stanfo rd fac ulty me mbe rs to create “massiv e o pen onlin e cour ses,” or MOO Cs, ar e also c om mitt e d to au tomated assessmen t sys tems b eca use o f the va lue o f inst ant feed ba ck.“It all ows st ude nts to get im med iat e fee dba ck on their work, so th at lean turn s into a gam e, wi th stu den ts nat ural ly(吸引) to war d res ubm itt ing th e wo rk unti l the y get it righ t,” said Dap hne Rolle r, a comp uter scient ist a nd a found er o f Courser a.M)Last y ear t he He wlett Fou nd atio n, a gran t-making organ izatio n set u p by one of the H ewlett- Pac kard fou nde rs and hi s wife, s pon sor ed tw o $100,000 p riz es aim ed at impr ovi ng so ftw are t ha t grad es essay s and s hor t ans wers. More t ha n 150 te ams ent ere d ea ch ca teg or y. A winne r of o ne o f the Hewlet t con tests, Vi k Par uch uri, w as h ired by Ed X to hel p desi gn it s as ses sme nt s oft war e.N)“One of our foc use s is to help ki ds l earn ho w to think critically,”said Victor Vu chic, a prog ram officer at th e Hewl ett Foun dat ion. “ I t’s p rob abl y imp oss i ble to d o that with mul tip le-cho ice t ests. T he ch alleng e is th at th is re qui res hum an graders, and s o th ey co st a l ot mo re and t hey take a lot mor e time. ”O)Mark D. Sherm is, a pro fe sso r at th e Univ ers ity o f Akron in Oh io, su perv ised the H ewlett Found at ion’s cont est o n automat ed ess ay s cor ing an d wr ote a paper ab out the exp er ime nt. In his vi ew, th e t ech nol ogy—tho ug h impe rfe ct—ha s a pl ace in ed uc atio n al se tti ngs.P)With in cr eas ingl y lar ge cla sse s, it is impos sib le for mo st teach ers to g ive stu den ts mea nin gfu l fee dback on writ in g assi gnm ent s, he said. Pl us, he not ed, criti cs of th e tech nology have tende d to come from th e nation’s best un iver sities, where th e le vel o f te ach ing is mu ch bett er t han at mo st schoo ls.Q)Ofte n the y come f rom v ery fa mou s instit uti ons wh ere, in fact, th ey do a much b ett er job o f prov iding fe edb a ck than a mach ine eve r cou ld,”Dr. Sh erm is s aid. “ Th er e seems to be a lack o f appre cia tio n of w hat i s actua lly g oin g on in the real wor ld.”46.Some p ro fes sio nal s in educ ati on a re coll ect ing sig natures to v oice th eir o pposition to automa ted essay gradin g.ing so ftw are t o gr ade stu den ts’ es says sav es teacher s tim e fo r other w ork.48.The H ewl ett con tes ts ai m at i mp rovi ng es say g rad ing sof tware.49.Thou gh th e aut om ate d gradin g sy stem i s wid ely used in mu lti ple-c hoic e tests, au tom ate d essay g rad i ng is stillcrit ici zed by m any e duc ato rs.50.Some p eo ple d on’t be lie ve th e so ft ware gra din g sy stem can do as goo d a job a s hum an g rad ers.51.Crit ics of autom ate d es say sco rin g d o not s eem to kn ow the tr ue realities in le ss famou s un ive rsitie s.52.Crit ics argue m any i mpo rta nt a spe ct s of ef fective writing cann ot b e me asured by co mpu te r rating pro gra ms.53.As cl ass s ize gro ws, mo st t eac her s a re un able to g ive stud ent s valuable c omme nts as to how t o im pro ve th eir writing.54.The a uto mat ed a sse ssm ent t ech nol o gy is s ometim es u sed to do uble chec k the w ork of hu ma n graders.55.Student s find in sta nt f eed bac k hel ps impr ove their lear nin g con sid er ably.Section CDire cti ons: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 onthe best choice and mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through thecentre.Pass age OneQuestio ns 56 to 60 are bas ed o n the foll owi ng p assage.The e ndl ess de bat e ab out “wo rk-l ife b al ance ’’ often con tains a ho pefu l fo otn ote ab out stay-at- h om e dad s. If Amer ic an s oci ety and bu sin ess wo n5t m ake it eas ier on fut ure femal e leade rs who cho ose to hav e ch ild ren, there is st ill th eray of h ope tha t i ncr eas ing num be rs o f fu ll-tim e f ath ers wil l. Bu t bas ed on to d ay’s s ocioec ono mic tren ds, th is h ope is,unfo rtu nat ely, m isguid ed.I t’s t ru e tha t the num ber o f me n wh o hav e lef t wo rk to d o their thin g as full-ti me p are nts h as d oubled in a d ecad e, butifs s til l very sma ll: o nly0. 8% o f marr ied co upl es w here the s tay-at-h ome father was ou t of th e la bor fo rc e fo r a y ea r. Ev enthat perc ent ag e is li kel y inf lat ed by men th rus t int o their caretak er ro le by a dow nsi zin g. Thi s is sim ply n ot a large eno ughgrou p t o re duc e t he soc ial stigma(污名)an d f orce o ther adju stm ents nece ssa ry to sup porting men i n th is dec isi on, e ven ifonly for a rel ati vel y sh ort t ime.Even sho rt er t ime s aw ay fro m wo r k for working f ath ers are al ready difficu lt. A stu dy f oun d th at 85% of n e w fa the rs take some tim e off aft er th e bi rth o f a chil d—b ut fo r all b ut a f ew, i t’s a week o r two a t mo st. Mea nw hil e, the av erage forwome n wh o tak e le ave is mo re t han 10 wee ks.Such choi ce s imp act who mov es up in t he o rganization. Wh ile you’re aw ay, so meo ne e lse is do ing yo ur wo rk, maki ng your sal es, t aki ng car e of yo ur cu sto mers. Th at can’t h elp you at work. It c an o nly hu rt y ou. Wo men, of co ur se, fac ethe s ame iss ues of ret urn ing aft er a l ong a bse nce. But with many m ore wome n th an m en cho osin g to le av e the wor kforceenti rel y to rais e fa mil ies, ret urn ing f r om an e xte nded paren tal leave d oesn’t raise as m any eye bro ws a s it d oes for m en.Wome n wou ld ma ke mo re if t he y didn't break th eir earn ing trajectory (轨迹)by leavi ng th e workforce, o r if higher-pay ing pro fes sio ns w ere m ore f ami ly-fr ien dly. In th e fo res eeable futu re, st ay- at-ho me fath ers m ay ma ke a ll thediff erenc e fo r in div idu al f ami lies, b ut th eir pre sen ce w on’t redu ce t he n umbe rs o f hi gh-pot ential wom en w ho are fo rc ed t ochoose betw een fam ily a nd c are er.56.What giv es wo me n a ray of h ope to achi eve wor k-life balance?A)More men t aki ng a n ex ten ded p ar en tal leav e.B)Peop led cha ngi ng at tit udes to war ds fami ly.C)More wom en e nte rin g bus ine ss m anagemen t.D)The i mpr ove men t of t hei r so cio eco nomi c st atu s.57.Why d oes t he a uth or s ay th e ho pe f or mo re full-time fath ers is mi sgui de d?A)Wome n ar e be tte r at t aki ng c are of c hild ren.B)Many men v alu e wo rk m ore t han th eir family.C)Thei r number is t oo sm al l to m ake a diff erence.D)Not m any m en h ave the c han ce t o s tay at hom e.58.Why d o fe w men tak e a lo ng p are nt al le ave?A) A long lea ve w ill h av e a ne gat ive im pact on th eir car eer.B)They jus t hav e to o man y re spo nsi bil ities to f ulf ill at wo rk.C)The e conomi c los s wi ll b e too muc h for th eir fam ily to bear.D)They are lik ely t o ge t fir ed i f ab sen t f rom work for too long.59.What is th e mo st li kel y re act ion to men r etu rni ng f rom an ex ten ded parenta l le ave?A) Jea lou sy.C) Ad mirati on.B) Surpri se.D) Sy mpa thy.60.What doe s the aut hor say a bou t hi gh-pot ential wom en in the n ot-too-dist ant f utu re?A)They wil l ben efi t fr om t he tr en d of more fat hers stayi ng at hom e.B)They wil l fin d hi gh-pay ing p rof es si ons a b it m ore f amily-fr ien dly.C)They are unli ke ly to b re ak th ei r car e er tr ajecto ry to raise a fam ily.D)They wil l sti ll f ace the d iff icu lt c hoi c e bet ween career an d ch ild ren.Pass age TwoQuestio ns 61 to 65 are bas ed o n the foll owi ng p assage.Some of t he wor ld’s most s ign ifi cant prob lem s nev er hit h ead lin es. On e exam ple co mes f rom ag ric ulture. Food ri ots and hunge r make n ews. But t he tre nd lyin g behind th ese matters is rarely talk ed ab out. Th is is the d ecl ine i n the gro wth i nyiel ds of som e of t he wo rld’s m ajo r crop s. A ne w stu dy by the Univ ersity of Mi nnesot a and McG ill U niv ersity in Montre a llooks at w her e, and how far, t his dec line is occur rin g.The aut hor s t ake a vas t n umb er of d ata poi nts fo r the fou r m ost importa nt crop s :ric e, wh ea t, co m a nd soyabeans (大豆).The y find th at on b et wee n 24% an d 39% of all harvested areas, t he impr ove men t in y iel ds tha t t ook plac e b efo re th e1980s slowed dow n in t he 1990s an d 2000s.Ther e ar e tw o wo rry ing f ea tur es of t he sl owd own. One is that it h as b een particu larly sh arp in t he wo rld’s m o st(人口多的)c oun tri es, In dia and Ch in a. Thei r abi lit y to f eed them selves h as been an i mpo rtant so urc e of r ela ti ve sta bility b ot hwithin t he c ountri es a nd on wor ld f ood m ark ets. That self-sufficien cy canno t be tak en for g ran ted if yi eld s continu e to slo wdown or re ve rse.Seco nd, yie ld gr owt h has be en lo wer in w heat and rice th an in co m and soya be ans. Th is is probl ema tic beca use whea t a nd ric e a re m or e im por tan t as f ood s, ac cou nting for ar oun d half of a ll calories con sum ed. C om and soy abeans aremore im por tan t a s f ee d g rai ns. T h e au tho rs not e that “w e h ave pr ef erent ial ly focuse d o ur cro p i mprov e ment efforts onfeeding ani mal s an d car s ra the r th an on cr ops t hat feed people and are the basis of food secu rity in muc h of the world. ”, The r eport qu ali fi es th e mo re op tim i stic find ing s of another new p ap er whic h sug ge sts t hat the w orl d wil l n ot hav e to dig u p a lo t mo re l and for far min g i n ord er t o fe ed 9 b illion peo ple in 2050, as the Food and Agr icu ltu re O rgan isa tio n hasargued.Inst ead, i t says, tha nks t o slo win g po pula tio n gro wth, l and curr en tly p lou ghed u p fo r cro ps might b e ab le to r eve rt (回返)to for est or wi lde rne ss. Thi s co uld hap pen. The troub le is that the f orec ast as sum es con tin ued im pro ve ments i n y ields,whic h ma y not act ual ly h app en.61.What doe s the aut hor try t o dr aw att enti on to?A) Fo od ri ots and h ung er i n the wor l d. C) Th e de clin e of the g ra in yield gro wth.B) Ne ws headlin es in the l ead ing m edia.D) Th e fo od su ppl y in p opu lou s cou ntri es.62.Why d oes t he a uth or m ent ion I ndi a and C hin a in p articu lar?A)Thei r se lf-suf fic ien cy i s vit al t o th e st abil ity o f wo rld foo d marke ts.B)Thei r fo od yi eld s ha ve b egu n to d ec rease sh arp ly in recen t years.C)Thei r bi g pop ula tio ns are c aus ing w orld wid e co ncerns.D)Thei r fo od se lf-su ffi ciency has b een taken fo r gr anted.63.What doe s the new stu dy by the t w o univ ersities say abou t recen t cro p impro vem ent efforts?A)They fai l to p rod uce the s am e rem ar kable results as bef ore the 1980s.B)They con tri but e a lo t to t he i mpr ove ment of hu man foo d pr odu ctio n.C)They pla y a ma jor rol e in g uar ant eei ng th e foo d security o f th e wo rld.D)They foc us mo re o n th e inc rease o f animal feed than hum an f ood g rains.64.What doe s the Foo d and Agr icu ltu r e Org anisation s ay abou t wo rld food prod uct ion in th e com ing dec ade s? aA)The g row ing p opu lat ion wil l greatl y incr ease th e pressu re o n wo rld food supp lies.B)The o pti mis tic p red ict ion abo ut fo od prod uction shou ld b e viewed wit h c auti on.C)The "slo wdo wn o f th e gro wth in yi e lds o f major f ood cro ps will b e rev ersed.D)The w orl d wil l be abl e to f eed its p o pulatio n wit hou t in creasi ng f arm lan d.65.How d oes t he a uth or vi ew t he a rgu ment of th e Fo od an d Ag riculture O rgan isa tio n?A)It is b uil t on t he f ind ings of a n ew s tu dy.B)It is b ase d on a dou btf ul as sum pti on.C)It is b ack ed b y str ong evi den ce.D)It is o pen to fu rth er d isc uss ion.Part IV Translation (30minutes)Dire cti ons: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.据报道,今年中国快递服务(c ouri er s erv ices)将递送大约120亿件包裹。
2015年6月大学英语四级考试真题(第2套)Part I Writing (30 minutes)Directions:for this part,you are allowed 30 minutes to write an essay based on the picture below.You should start your essay with a brief description of the picture and then comment on this kind of modern life.You should write at least l20 words but no more than l80wordsPart lI Listening Comprehension(30 minutes)Section ADirections:In this section,you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long conversations.At the end of each conversation,one or more questions will be asked about what Was said.Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once.After each question there will be a pause.During the pause,you must read thefour choices marked A.,B),C)and D). and decide which is the best answer.Then mark the corresponding letter on AnswerSheet l with a single line through the centre.1.A.He is pleased to sit on the committee.B.He iS willing to offer the woman a hand.C.He will tell the woman his decision later.D.He would like to become a club member.2.A.Their planned trip to Vancouver is obviously overpriced.B.They should borrow a guide book instead of buying one.C.The guide books in the library have the latest information.D.The library Can help order guide books about Vancouver.3.A.He regrets having taken the history course.B.He finds little interest in the history books.C.He has trouble finishing his reading assignments.D.He has difficulty writing the weekly book report.4.A.The man had better choose another restaurant.B.The new restaurant is a perfect place for dating.C.The new restaurant caught her fancy immediately.D.The man has good taste in choosing the restaurant.5.A.He has been looking forward to spring.B.He has been waiting for the winter sale.C.He will clean the woman,s boots for spring.D.He will help the woman put things away.6.A.At a tailor’s.B.At Bob’s home.C.In a clothes store.D.In a theatre.7.A.His guests favor Tibetan drinks.B.His water is quite extraordinary.C.Mineral water is good for health.D.Plain water will serve the purpose.8.A.Report the result of a discussion.B.Raise some environmental issues.C.Submit an important document.D.Revise an environmental report.Questions 9 t0 12 are based on the conversation you have just heard.9.A.They pollute the soil used to cover them.B.They are harmful to nearby neighborhoods.C.The rubbish in them takes long to dissolve.D.The gas they emit is extremely poisonous.10.A.Growing population.B.Packaging materials.C.Changed eating habits.D.Lower production cost.11.A.By saving energy.B.By using less aluminum.C.By reducing poisonous wastes.D.By making the most of materials.12.A.We are running out of natural resources soon.B.Only combined efforts can make a difference.C.The waste problem will eventually hurt all of us.D.All of us can actually benefit from recyclin9.Questions l3 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.13.A.Miami.B.Vancouver.C.Belling ham.D.Boston.14.A.To get information on one—way tickets to Canada.B.To inquire about the price of“Super Saver”seats.C.To get advice on how to fly as cheaply as possible.D.To inquire about the shortest route to drive home.15.A.Join a tourist group.B.Choose a major airline.C.Avoid trips in public holidays.D.Book tickets as early as possible.Section BDirections:/n this section,you will hear 3 short passages.At the end of each passage,you will hear some 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 l with a single line through the centre.Passage OneQuestions l6 t0 18 are based on the passage you have just heard.16.A.There are mysterious stories behind his works.B.There are many misunderstandings about him.C.His works have no match worldwide.D.His personal history is little known.17.A.He moved to Strat ford—on—Avon in his childhood.B.He failed to go beyond grammar sch001.C.He was a member of the town council.D.He once worked in a well—known acting company.18.A.Writers of his time had no means to protect their works.B.Possible sources of clues about him were lost in a fire.C.His works were adapted beyond recognition.D.People of his time had little interest in him.Passage TwoQuestions l9 to 21 are based on the passage you have just heard19.A.It shows you have been ignoring your healthB. It can seriously affect your thinking processC.It is an early warning of some illness.D.It is a symptom of too much pressure.20.A.Reduce our workload.B.Control our temper.e painkillers for reliefD.Avoid masking syrup toms_21.A. Lying down and having some sleep.B.Rubbing and pressing one’s back.C.Going out for a walkD.Listening to light musicPassage ThreeQuestions 22 t0 25 are based on the passage you have just heard22.A.Depending heavily on loans.B.Having no budget plans at all.C.Spending beyond one's meansD.Leaving no room for large bills23.A.Many of them can be cut.B. All of them have to be covered.C.Their payment cannot be delayedD.They eat up most of the family income24.A.Rent a house instead of buying one.B. Discuss the problem in the family.C.Make a conservation planD.Move to a cheaper Place25.A.Financial issues plaguing a family.B.Difficulty in making both ends meet.C.Family budget problems and solutionsD.New ways to boost family incomeSection CDirections:In this section,you will hear a passage three times.When the passage is read for the first time,you should listen carefully for its general idea. When the passage Its read for the second time,you are required to fill in the blanks with the exact words you have just heard.Finally,when the passage is read for the third time,you should check what you have written.Perhaps because going to college is so much a part of the American dream,many people go for no 26 reason. Some go because their parents expect it,others because it's what their friends are doing.Then,there,s the belief that a college degree will27 ensure a good job and high pay.Some students 28 through four years,attending classes,or skipping(逃课)them as the case may be,reading only wh at can’t be avoided,looking for less 29courses,and never being toucned or changed in any important way. For a few of these people,college provides no 30,yet.Because of parental or peer pressure,they cannot voluntarily leave.They stop trying in the hope that their tea。
XXXX海天春季四级综合(张培)翻译评论的一般原则:两步一步。
问题概述,认识你自己和你自己在四级考试的新试题中,翻译的比例是5%它由五个句子组成,要求考生将这五个句子从汉语翻译成英语,基本上是检查短语和句型,而不是整个句子。
这类问题的考试重点主要是英语常用表达和基本语法及短语的内容2。
翻译准备方法为1。
在翻译练习中,尝试使翻译答案多样化,以拓展思维,拓宽思维,掌握关键核心表达。
例:(为了挣钱供我上学)_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _,母亲承担更多的工作2。
永远不要忽视之前的词汇和语法单项选择题,尤其是XXXX之后的问题,试着从之前的词汇问题中挖掘出新的四级翻译测试点,随时随地做笔记并复习。
案件1:提交人被要求提交。
199例2:例3:你不会偏食,你在大饥荒时期进食例3。
多回搭配,尤其是以名词为中心,多回名词与动词、形容词等搭配。
同时,用经典搭配造更多的句子,完善语法结构。
同时可以提高自己的写作水平,一举两得4。
强化关键语法知识如倒装结构、虚拟语气、比较结构、定语从句、状语从句、非谓语动词等5。
深入分析翻译后的试题,全面细致的分类测试站点的类型,全面把握挖掘测试站点的潜力,学会举一反三1,最新真实问题详细解释1,如果你_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _(根据我的指示)你应该失败。
2年,尽管遇到困难,马克从未放弃对知识的追求。
3年,科学一致认为这将是一个很长的时间_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _(我们已经找到了治疗癌症的方法)。
14,生产必须始终如一地创造_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _(跟上消费者不断增长的需求)。
5年,你锻炼得越多,_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _(你感冒的可能性就越小)。
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对所选真实测试点的分析:1,在城市待过一段时间。
2015年6月大学英语四级作文解析及范文(共3套)(第一套)Direct ions: For this part, you are allowe d 30 minute s to writean essaybasedon the pictu r e below. You should startyou essaywith a brief descri ption of the pictur e and then comment on this kind of modern life. You should writeat least120 wordsbut no more than 180 words .命题解析本题要求首先简要描述图画,然后评论这种现代生活。
图画显示:现代人无论工作、居家、娱乐还是睡眠,都与电脑密不可分。
显而易见,本题主旨为电脑或网络对现代生活的影响。
国内写作考试中已经反复考察电脑或网络这一热点话题。
2002年6月四级写作考察“大学生使用电脑情况”,2009年考研写作考察“网络的‘近’与‘远’”,2012年6月六级写作考察“网络对人际共同的影响”,2013年12月四级写作考察“网络对人们沟通方式的影响”。
2015年6月,四级写作再次考察电脑或网络这一话题。
如果考生研究过之前的写作真题,诸多表达均可使用。
写作思路1、本题首段应简要描述图画,指出人们无论工作、家庭、休闲或休息,都与电脑关系密切。
2、次段最好进行正反论证,说明电脑有利有弊:一方面可以满足工作生活的需要并娱乐自我,另一方面过度沉迷也会浪费大量的时间和精力。
3、第三段最好提出建议措施:我们应该扬长避短,在合理使用电脑的同时,避免过度沉迷。
参考范文:As is symbol icall y illust ratein the cartoo n, a person is always stayin g in frontof a compu t e r no matter whethe r he or she is workin g, studyi ng or playin g. Even when he is sleepi ng, the imageof surfin g on line is also indisp ensab le in his sweetdreams.The metaph orica l and impres siveportra yal has subtly reveal ed the dualit y of the relati onsh i p betwee n man and comput er. On the one hand, thereis no denyin g that the comput er is curre n t ly one of the most effici ent toolseither to entert ain onesel f or to meet the work's needs .But on the otherhand, a good many people admit that they are too much addict ed to comput ers to mainta in face-to-face contac t with theirfriend s and collea gues.Once indulg ed in the ficti t i ousworld, people feel reluct ant to approa ch others and to concen trate on real life.Hence,it is necess ary for us to use comput ers in a reason ableway and restra in from overi n d ulge nce. Afterall, the comput er is invent ed to connec t you and me, and to bringconven ienc e s to our life rather than set a barrie r to keep people beyond reach.如图所示,一个人无论工作、在家或娱乐,总是坐在一台电脑前面。
2015年6月大学英语四级考试真题(第1套)Part I Writing(30 minutes)Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write an essay based on the picture below。
You should start your essay with a brief description of the picture and then comment on the kid's understanding of going to school.You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.“Why am I going to school if my phone already knows everything?”Part II Listening Comprehension(30 minutes)听力音频地址:http://wximg。
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com/attached/media/20151113/20151113103125_1575.mp3Section ADirections : In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long conversations。
At the end ofeach conversation, one or more questions will be asked about what was said。
Both theconversation and the questions will be spoken only once。
After each question there will bea pause。
四级培训基础班作文2结构意识的培养和行文思路的提炼1. 应试作文仍然应该保持三段式的作文模式,即开头段、中间段和结尾段。
(注:详略得当,开头段和结尾段2-3句。
展开段4-5句。
2. 每段话都可以遵循这样的模式,即主题句+展开句。
3.针对不同类型的作文,展开作文的思路也略有不同,有可能是从现象描述展开,有可能是观点阐述展开。
(七类四级常考作文类型4.在审题完毕之后就应该整理好作文思路,然后列出提纲,有的放矢。
开头段(opening paragraph开头段虽短,但却是文章成败的关键,举足轻重。
该段目的在于引出文章要探讨的核心问题和现象,从而起到统领全文的作用。
因此,开头段,主要用于引入文章主题、介绍相关背景(原因、影响、结果等并引导正文内容。
一般情况下不对内容进行深入的探讨和总结,两三句点题即可。
开头段之句式参考一、描述现象1. Nowadays, it has already become a common phenomenon /Currently it is not a rare phenomenon/occurrence that college students apply for a credit card. 现在,大学生办信用卡已经非常常见。
现如今,在新生入学时好几个家长打包小包簇拥着一个孩子已经变得非常常见。
Nowadays,it has been a common occurrence that on the enrolling day of a college, almost every freshman is crowded around by several relatives who are holding all kinds of packages, big and small.2. The popularity of taking civil service exams has boomed in China with increasing number of graduates leaving university.随着越来越多的毕业生离开大学校园,公务员考试在中国成为了大热门。
一、Listening Comprehension:Part 1 .Short Conversation几种思维1.主题思维:上文提到一件事情(用一般疑问句进行提问),这就是对话主题。
下文会给出肯定或者是否定的回答。
掌握肯定和否定的表达方法。
2.否定思维:评价性否定;事实性否定;邀请性否定3.听到什么不选什么的思维:安全感的获得4.概括改写的思维:出题人的最后一招真题示例:Part 2. Long Conversation一、抓住首尾句【预览选项】[A] To go sightseeing. [B] To have meetings.[C] To promote a new champagne. [D] To join in a training program.【边听边选】M: Hi, Ann, welcome back. How’s your trip to the states?W: V ery busy, [19]I had a lot of meetings. …19. Why did the woman go to New York?二、留意对话中的一问一答【预览选项】[A] Data collection. [B] Training consultancy.[C] Corporate management. [D] Informationprocessing.【边听边选】W: What’s your line of business, Mr. Johnson?M: We are a training consultancy.25. What is the man’s line of business?二.Writing:内容;结构;语言;内容积累:结构学习:两种形式的文章:图画作文和提纲作文两种结构的文章:正反观点对立型和社会热点型文章;图画作文As is shown above,中心人物+动作.第二句:图画造成影响;There has been a heated discussion about this picture on the WeChat, the most influential social media in China.第三句:指出图画寓意;1.The picture shows us that….2.Simple and funny as this picture is, the symbolic meaning behind it is as deep as1.Recently the issue of (whether …or not) has been in the limelight(成为引人注目的中心)and has aroused wide concern in the public. 近来,_______的问题已经非常明确而且引起了社会的广泛关注。
英语四六级讲义PartI第一节四六级作文评分的六个标准一、准确度是指单词的拼写和表达,特别是词性一定要准确无误。
Succeed(v)、success(n)、successful(adj)、successor(n继承者、接班人)、a succeful man成功者、health(n)、healthy(adj+life)、honest(adj)、honesty(n)、economic(adj)、economy(n).The honesty is the best policy.诚实是上策二、难度是指长和罕见的单词。
因此、所以:consequently、accordingly;各人、个体:individuals;电影:movie;孩子:kid;中国政府:The Chiness Adnimistration;现在:currently;漫画、小图:miniature;说明:indicate;含义、意义:implication、connotation.三、广度是指用同义词替换,尤其是主题词。
我认为:I think、in my personal sense、For my part、To my mind.游客:sightseer、tourist、visitor、traveller.四、亮度是指多用短语或词组表达。
and=as well as;look up to尊敬;look down on鄙视;look forward to 期待;seeing you soon写信用语;be aware of意识到;be fond of=be keen on 喜欢.五、语法正确性是指动词时态使用以及尽量用一般现在时等。
绝招是用情态动词must、should、will+do以及名词的单复数college students或a college student,尽量用复数;不可数名词无复数形式stress、pressure;拒绝诱惑resist temptation;减压relieve stress/pressure. 六、句型正确和句式多变。
一、好作文的标准什么样的文章才算是好、精彩?1.正确性:语法,选词,主题评分标准2.档次:词汇档次,句式档次3.逻辑关系:句与句的关系并列,对比,转折,因果,让步等等关系二、举例说明三、语言要求3major rules1.以正确为前提2.逻辑思想表达清晰3.选词、句式结构的变化四、作文类型提纲式议论文:图画类论说文:条件式叙说文/议论文:2014年6月五、速成作文常用的替换词汇/短语阻碍写作高大上的低劣词too low,雷区1.好2.很,非常3.多,许多,很多4.重要的,必要的,5.没能,不能…;没能做到(完成某个动作)6.越来越…de+n.7.越来越…de+adj.8.当前,现在,目前9.应该10.事情,东西,问题11.对…有好处;有助于…12.最…13.尽力做…14.重视,侧重,强调受到关注/重视15.随着……16.不一定六、常用的句型和句式句型:复合结构1.状语从句:原因,条件,结果,目的,让步2.主语从句3.定语从句4.宾语从句5.强调句6.倒装句7.特殊的句子结构原因状语从句主句,for+从句主句in that+从句条件状语从句关联词的变化使用结果状语从句主句+so that+从句让步状语从句关联词:no matter标准结构:No matter how+adj.+主语+be目的状语从句In order that句子定语从句标准结构模式:先行词+关系词which+定从定从的基本概念:San Antonio Spurs won the championship of NBA this year.I like San Antonio Spurs very much.合并如下:I like San Antonio Spurs very much,which won the championship of NBA this year.定语从句写作注意事项主语从句:强调句倒装句真题作文讲解评析2013年62014年6翻译要点:注意事项1.关键词的选定,词/词组2.简化→拆分→组合3.句与句的衔接:关联词,过渡词4.整段时态,语态保持一致2013年6月:范文As is vividly shown in the picture,a boy is expressing his worries about disposing of nuclear waste,while his father is trying to convince him that if he can empty the dustbin,he can achieve anything.Such talks occur frequently in our daily life.From my perspective,this picture highlights the importance of doing small things before undertaking something big.It’s true that everyone has a goal to fight for.But sometimes we just focus on the final success and attach no importance to the detailed stuff,which may lead to failure at the end.On the other hand,awareness of doing big things is one thing,while working hard to achieve it steep by step is another.Moreover,it’s doing small things that can cultivate our perseverance and patience.Therefore,I suggest,from now on we place more weight on small things around us and cope with them devotedly.Only by accomplishing small things one by one,can we reach our goal easier.2014年6月Suppose a foreign friend of yours is coming to visit your hometown,what is the most interesting place you would like to take him/her to see and why.2014年6月图片范文1:Zhongshan Tomb is absolutely the most interesting place to visit in Nanjing,my hometown. It’s a symbol of the history of China as well as a beautiful nature park.Zhongshan Tomb is where Sun Zhongshan,the great instructor and leader fo revolution in the 20th century in China was buried.In honor of his splendid contribution,the KMT government built this grand tomb for him.Today,this tomb represents a period of Chinese history and peace.In 2006,when KMT president Lian Zhan visited the mainland,Zhongshan Tomb was his first destination.Aside from its historical significance,Zhongshan Tomb is also and outstanding place to enjoy the nature.It is built on Mount Zijin,the highest mountain is Nanjing.It would be very enjoyable to climb to the top of it and have a overlook of the whole city.Besides,there is an endangered species of butterfly in Mount Zijin.If we are lucky enough,hopefully we could see some of them.Zhongshan Tomb is a perfect combination of humanity and nature.Nowhere is better at introducing China to foreign friends than it in Nanjing.I’m sure they will love it.范文2:Suppose a foreign friend of mine is coming to visit my hometown,I would show his around the whole city.But the most interesting place,for my part,lies in Ciqikou,an ancient cultural town representing Bayu’s culture and enjoying a most attractive scenery.Situated at the western part of Chongqing,Ciqikou is a scenic spot scented with a culturalatmosphere which travelers take fancy to.There,you just walk on the old street and you can view the panorama of the culture,customs passing down from generation to generation.Performers playing the traditional instruments,diverse shops with appetizing snacks flanking along the streets, among others,are all attractive to travelers.Also,you can ride a bicycle,if weather permits,to enjoy the beautiful scenery.Trees aquiver with bright sunlight,breeze,you’ll like them.范文3:Known as the Oriental Pearl,Shanghai has not only the prosperous economy but also the unique culture of its own.If a foreign friend of mine would visit my hometown,Shanghai,I strongly recommend him to visit Yu Garden.Yu Garden best exhibits the traditional culture of Shanghai.Located I downtown and surrounded by skyscrapers,Yu Garden consists of traditional architectures of Shanghai,most of which are two-floor houses.I will take him around the market in Yu Garden to watch the amazing skills of traditional craftsmen and recommend him to buy some handcrafts with Chinese painting or calligraphy.As for the meal,he can try Steamed bun,a specialty of Shanghai.Undoubtedly he will be fascinated by the delicious taste.As a Shanghainese,I take pride in introducing the culture of my hometown to foreign friends.I firmly believe that Shanghai will stand and shine when facing the challenges of western cultures.I hope the visit to Yu Garden will give my friend some new insight into the culture of Shanghai. 2014年6月翻译中国进一步发展核能,因为核电目前只占其总发电量的2%.该比例在所有核国家中居第30位,几乎是最低的。
高联2015年春季大学英语四六级写作精讲班内部讲义编讲:张培(新浪微博:@张培老师)★★★第一部分:知己知彼:四\六级作文高分必须知道的四大核心问题Q1:字数与段落要求:_________Q2:评分具体细则:_____________Q3:高分作文的标志:____________Q4:临考前如何准备:____________★★★第二部分:素材积累:Part One:必背高分闪光表达1、解决问题 _______________2、对某事产生影响 ______________3、在某事上起作用 ______________4、关注(重视)某事 ____________5、付出努力做某事 ______________6、采取措施做某事 ______________7、阐述原因(导致这个趋势/现象的原因有很多)8、对于某个现象/问题观点不同9、阐述重要性10、描述一种现象11、表达观点12、环境类表达总结13、文化教育类表达总结14、社会现象类表达总结15、现代科技类表达总结Part Two:高分写作手法特训----模仿1、It is undeniable that shopping on the Internet has become an irresistible trend in modern society.2、A host of individuals deem that a test of spoken English will do more good than harm.3、The next sight to visit is the Ming Tombs, which is one of the best-preserved tombs for 13 emperors in Ming Dynasty built more than one thousand years ago.4、although honesty is believed to be a virtue, there are still dishonest people in our society.5、It is widely accepted , indeed, that they have gained increasing popularity among people in all walks of life.Part Three:经典范文精读精讲-------学以致用(input-----output)Food SafetyOver the past couple of years, several cases of the food scandal have been disclosed on various media. The problem of food security has become a hot button across society. The prevalence of food insecurity has greatly impacted public health, which the government could not afford to ignore, according to the online edition of the People Daily.There are a couple of driving forces, I would argue, behind this undesirable tide. First, in the course of the rapid economic evolution, we ignore moral education, giving rise to the rising rate of the problem. More importantly, the lack of adequate regulation and punishment on those illegal producers enforces the trend.As Confucius instructed, it is better late than never. Prompt and strict measures should be taken to turn back this evil trend. The government should launch a massive moral campaign to educate all citizens and draw up tougher laws to crack down on those irresponsible corporations and prohibit them from entering the food industry again. I am firmly convinced that through our combined efforts we are bound to enjoy more risk-free foods in the days ahead.Uncivilized BehaviorsWe cannot fail to notice that countless uncivilized behaviors exist in our daily lives, such as spitting, talking loudly, littering, saying nasty words in public places and so forth. All these are bad manners that we should not lose sight of. As an ancient land enjoying a splendid civilization spanning over 5,000 years, China is witnessing a surge in improper acts that every Chinese citizen should feel ashamed of. Uncivilized behaviors by a host of Chinese both at home and abroad have seriously affected China’s image, according to an editorial posted on People Daily’s official website.As Chinese, we should not get offended when others point out our weaknesses but should focus more attention on improving ourselves. We should strive to identify the causes of those improper behaviors and find ways to eliminate them. There are a host of causes, I would argue, behind this trend. To name only one: the lack of moral education. The government should wage a massive moral campaign to fight against this trend and we ourselves should endeavor to behave decently in our daily lives. As college students of the new age, we should take the leading role.Digital AgeAs scientific technology becomes increasingly mature, a host of digital products have been incorporated into our day-to-day life, steering our way of life onto a brand-new path. Among various digitalized items, cell phones , laptop computers and the like are those that we are familiar with.It is beyond question that electronic gadgets , like everything in this world , emerge wrapped with bright and dark sides. On one hand , digital devices have hugely bettered our life in many fronts. Take a concrete example. With the help of computers, we can acquire a wealth of useful materials, enormously facilitating our studies, ascenario unimaginable in the pre-Internet days. On the other hand, they also yield adverse impacts. A growing number of young adults are hooked on online games, feeding negatively into their academic performance.A sweeping digital revolution is well under way, an irresistible trend which is supposed to be reckoned with. From my own perspective, the benefits of digital stuff outweigh their inadequacies. We are supposed to make full use of it to serve our multiple purposes and strive to minimize its unfavorable impacts on us. To put it simply , I firmly believe that if handled properly, we are bound to profit immensely from digital products.★★★第三部分:实战演练类型1:现象解释类【典例1】2011年6月四级Online Shopping1.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Giant leaps of the Internet industry have set the stage for the mushrooming of online shopping, which is gaining growing popularity for the past year or two. According to one recent survey conducted by Sina Weibo, an immensely popular microblogging service in the Middle Kingdom , close to 90 percent of respondents have once done web shopping.Undoubtedly, virtual shopping cuts both ways. To be more concrete, Internet shopping enjoys a host of benefits. To name only one: the prices of the commodities and services you desire to purchase are typically lower in online shops than that in physical ones. For all the various strengths of Internet-based shopping, the dark sides of it also exist, however. Take a concrete example. A tiny minority of merchants with evil motives use the false information to trick people into parting with credit cards and other important personal details, which cost consumers dear.From my own perspective, the rewards of Internet-based shopping outweigh its risks. Simply stated, we are supposed to make full use of its virtues to serve our purposes and do all in our power to minimize its adverse impacts on us meanwhile.【典例2】2011.06六级真题Certificate Craze范文:Certificate CrazeCurrently, it is fairly commonplace to hear news about growing interest in sitting for various certificate tests among people at all levels. Indeed, obtaining a glittering array of certifications has emerged as a golden rush. According to one recent report conducted by Sina Weibo, one of China's leading Twitter-like services, up to 70 percent of respondents are keen on acquiring certificates.People's intentions are sharply different when striving to get certificates. As far as the college students are concerned, a wealth of graduates-to-be argue that a wide variety of certifications, especially those highly recognized ones by the whole society, will enormously sharpen their competitive edge compared with their peers in the talent market. From the perspective of white-collar employees, many professional certificates will weigh heavily against the chances of getting promoted. To put it in another way, certifications are playing an increasingly prominent part when moving up the rigid social ladder.Admittedly, whether a simple certificate can truly reflect one's real capabilities is widely questionable. Simply stated, we should keep a clear head when it comes to the certificate craze. Most importantly, in my eyes, doing all in our power to hone the abilities and skills ought to be high on our agenda. Only by doing so can westand a much better chance of staying ahead in this brutally competitive society.类型2:现象+观点论证类Directions:For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay on the topic of My View on University Ranking. You should write at least 120 words following the outline given below:1. 目前高校排名相当盛行2. 对于这种做法,人们看法不一3. 我认为……My View on University Ranking____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________【参考范文】My View on University RankingFor the past year or two, college ranking has become immensely prevalent across the Chinese landscape. A bewildering array of university ranking frequently emerge in various media, ranging from newspapers to magazines to educational sites. It is no exaggeration to say that college ranking has gained considerable public concern currently.This topic is on the lips of everyone, but their views are far from being equal. A host of individuals supportive of university ranking argue that it can function as an effective channel through which low-ranking universities are able to be well aware of the gap between them and first-class ones. In this case, those middle or low-ranking institutions will strive to progress up the ranking and the overall academic level is bound to be enhanced. Plus, many college-students-would-be are capable of acquiring more useful information about their desired schools. However, other people taking a dim view of university ranking deem that restricted by a wealth of conditions, many college rankings are not objective and even positively misleading. Additionally, a handful ofschools with evil intentions fabricate college ranking in efforts to lure high school graduates.To my way of thinking, we should not overrate this kind of ranking because it cannot serve as the sole criterion to appraise a certain campus. As far as the colleges and universities are concerned, they are supposed to put boosting comprehensive capabilities at the top of the agenda, say, academic fruits and teaching equipments and faculty. Only by doing so can we build first-rated universities progressively.类型:3:引言类Directions: For this part you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay entitled The Way to Success by commenting on Abraham Lincoln's famous remark, "Give me six hours to chop down a tree, and I will spend the first four hours sharpening the axe." You should write at least 150 words but no more than 200 words.The Way to Success________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________ ___________【参考范文】The Way to SuccessTo paraphrase the US former president Abraham Lincoln, a household name across the whole planet, "I will devote the first four hours to honing the axe if I am assigned a task to cut down a tree within six hours." This prominent comment, in my eyes, ought to trigger rounds of soul-searching over the long-standing issue on the way to success.Undoubtedly, each individual aspires to taste success in their life. As a matter of fact, we will encounter a wealth of top-performers as well as low-achievers. What is the fundamental difference between them? Digging into this phenomenon, we may identify that those high-achievers have made adequate preparations before embarking upon new tasks. Take Steve Jobs, a great innovator who came up with a string of products having immeasurably transformed our life. We must be acutely aware that he has dedicated a considerable amount of time and effort to preparing for the launch of new items. Therefore, the past decade has witnessed his unprecedented success that no one else can rival.From my own perspective, in an effort to get ahead, setting a well-defined objective is of crucial significance. More importantly, however, we are supposed to gear up for it sufficiently, both psychologically and physically, which can help us achieve our desired success smoothly.Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay about a campus activity that has benefited you most. You should state the reasons and write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words. ( 2014年12月四级真题)Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay on the following question. You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.Suppose a foreign friend of yours is coming to visit your campus, what is the most interesting place you would like to take him/her to see and why? (2014年6月四级真题)类型4:图画图表类Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a composition on the topic The Impact of the Internet on Interpersonal Communication. You should write at least 150 words but no more than 200 words.The Impact of the Internet on Interpersonal Communication____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________【参考范文】The Impact of the Internet on Interpersonal CommunicationThe advent of the Internet ushers in a new era of interpersonal communication. The picture features a compelling scene: a lovely little girl tells her father that he can gain a glimpse of what has happened at school today through her weblog. Along with the emergence of the web and a host of post-Internet products such as blogs, we are supposed to ponder the impacts they yield on interpersonal communication.Few if any would deny this most transformative invention of the 20th century has hugely boosted interpersonal interaction. To name only one: thanks to the Internet, we now can keep in touch with each other through delivering emails or sending text messages instead of posting lengthy letters in the old days, enormously enhancing the efficiency and cementing the intimate ties among people. However, we should not turn a blind eye to the adverse effects. Currently, growing numbers of folks get hooked on the web and ultimately become socially isolated. Poor social life and feeling of loneliness are not uncommon for a wealth of heavy Internet users.Admittedly, the net has fed immensely into interpersonal communication, both positively and negatively. Simply stated, what really needs to occur is to make full use of this extremely powerful tool to promote interpersonal communication and strive to reduce the unfavorable influences on us meanwhile. And I firmly believe that desirable interpersonal relationship is exceedingly rewarding for the on-going drive to build a highly civilized and more harmonious society.2012年12月四级作文Education paysA recent investigation shows the weekly earnings of people with different levels of education. Graduates with a doctoral degree receive the highest weekly wage, which is $ 1551, followed by the ones with master’s and bachelor’s degrees, whose weekly earnings are $ 1272 and $ 1038. On the other hand, graduates with no college degree, or with high school diploma or with less than high school diploma earn $712, $ 626 and $ 444 per week respectively.As we can see, graduates with higher degrees usually receive higher weekly pay. There are several factors contributing to this phenomenon. Firstly, graduates with higher degrees have acquired more knowledge and skills so that they can deal with tough tasks. What’s more, those people are better in resolving difficult problems. As a result, they are more likely to be employed by major companies when competing with their peers.Nowadays, our society is more and more in need of people with rich knowledge and strong ability. While it costs a lot to get higher degrees, education is evidently a worthy investment.。