2023年全国公共英语等级考试四级真题练习

6月英语四级考试真题与答案真题：Part I Writing (30 minutes)Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minute to write a short essay on the topic of students selecting their lectures. You should write at least 120words following the outline given bellow:1. 越来越多旳博物馆免费对外开放旳目旳是什么？2. 也会带来某些问题3. 你旳见解？Free admission to museumsPart II Reading Comprehension (Skimming and Scanning) (15 minutes)Directions: In this part, you will have 15 minutes to go over the passage quickly and answer the questions on Answer Sheet 1. For questions 1-7, choose thebest answer from the four choices marked A),B),C) and D). For questions8-10, complete the sentences with the information given in the passage.How Do You See Diversity?As a manager, Tiffany is responsible for interviewing applicants for some ofthe positions with her company .During one interview, she noticed that the candidate never made direct eye contact. She was puzzled and somewhat disappointed because she liked the individual otherwise.He had a perfect resume and gave good responses to her questions, but the fact that he never looked her in the eye said “untrustworthy,” so she decided to offer the job to her second choice.“It wasn’t until I attended a diversity workshop that I realized the person we passed over was the perfect person,”Tiffany confesses. What she hadn’t known at the time of the interview was that the candidate’s “different” behavior was simply a cultural misunderstanding . He was an Asian-American raised in a household where respect for those in authority was shown by averting(避开) your eyes.“I was just thrown off by the lack of ye contact; not realizing it was cultural,”Tiffany says. “I missed out ,but will not miss that opportunity again.”Many of us have had similar encounters with behaviors we perceive as different. As the world becomes smaller and our workplaces more diverse, it is becoming essential to expand our under-standing of others and to reexamine some of our false assumptions .Hire AdvantageAt a time when hiring qualified people is becoming more difficult ,employers who can eliminate invalid biases(偏爱) from the process have a distinct advantage .My company, Mindsets LLC ,helps organizations and individuals see their own blind spots . A real estate recruiter we worked with illustrates the positive difference such training can make .“During my Mindsets coaching session ,I was taught how to recruit adiversified workforce. I recruited people from different cultures and skill sets .The agents were able to utilize their full potential and experiences to build up the company .When the real estate market began to change, it was because we had a diverse agent pool that we were able to stay in the real estate market much longer than others in the same profession.”Blinded by GenderDale is an account executive who attended one of my workshops on supervising a diverse workforce . “Through one of the sessions ,I discovered my personal bias ,”he recalls . “I learned I had not been looking at a person as a whole person , and being open to differences .”In his case , the blindness was not about culture but rather gender .“I had a management position open in my department ;and the two finalists were a man and a woman . Had I not attended this workshop , I would have automatically assumed the man was the best candidate because the position required quite a bit of extensive travel . My reasoning would have been that even though both candidates were great and could have been successful in the position , I assumed the woman would have wanted to be home with her children and not travel .”Dale’s assumptions are another example of the well-intentioned but incorrect thinking that limits an organization’s ability to tap into the full potential of a diverse workforce .“I learned from the class that instead of imposing my gender biases into the situation , I needed to present the full range of duties, responsibilities and expectations to all candidates and allow them to make an informed decision .” Dale credits the workshop , “because it helped me make decisions based on fairness .”Year of the Know-It-AllDoug is another supervisor who attended one of my workshops .He recalls a major lesson learned from his own employee.“One of my most embarrassing moments was when I had a Chinese-American employee put in a request to take time off to celebrate Chinese New Year . In my ignorance , I assumed he had his dates wrong , as the first of January had just passed . When I advised him of this , I gave him a long talking-to about turning in requests early with the proper dates .“He patiently waited , then when I was done , he said he would like Chinese New Year did not begin January first , and that Chinese New Year ,which is tied to the lunar cycle ,is one of the most celebrated holidays on the Chinese calendar . Needless to say , I felt very embarrassed in assuming he had his dates mixed up . But I learned a great deal about assumptions , and that the timing of holidays varies considerably from culture to culture .“Attending the diversity workshop helped me realize how much I could learn by simply asking questions and creating dialogues with my employees , rather than making assumptions and trying to be a know-it-all ,”Doug admits . “The biggest thing I took away from the workshop is learning how to be more ‘inclusive’to differences.”A better Bottom LineAn open mind about diversity not only improves organizations internally , it is profitable as well . These comments from a customer service representative show how an inclusive attitude can improve sales .”Most of my customers speak English as a second language . One of the best things my company has done is to contract with a language service that offers translations over the phone . It wasn’t until myboss received Mindsets’training that she was able to understand how important inclusiveness was to customer service . As result , our customer base has increased .”Once we start to see people as individuals . and discard the stereotypes , we can move positively toward inclusiveness for everyone . Diversity is about coming together and taking advantage of our differences and similarities . It is about building better communities and organizations that enhance us as individuals and reinforce our shared humanity .When we begin to question our assumptions and challenge what we think we have learned from our past , from the media, peers , family , friends , etc , we begin to realize that some of our conclusions are flawed(有缺陷旳) or contrary to our fundamental values . We need to train our-selves to think differently , shift our mindsets and realize that diversity opens doors for all of us ,creating opportunities in organizations and communities that benefit everyone .1.What bothered Tiffany during an interview with her candidate?A)He just wouldn’t look her in the eye.B)He was slow in answering her questions.C)His answers to some of her questions were irrelevant.D)His answers to some of her questions were irrelevant .2. Tiffany’s misjudgment about the candidate stemmed from .A) Racial stereotypes. C) Racial stereotypes.B) Invalid personal bias . D) Emphasis on physical appearance3. What is becoming essential in the course of economic globalizationaccording to the author?A) Hiring qualified technical and management personnel.B) Increasing understanding of people of other cultures.C) Constantly updating knowledge and equipment.D) Expanding domestic and international markets.4. What kind of organization is Mindsets LLC?A) A real estate agency. C) A cultural exchange organization.B) A personnel training company. D) A hi-tech company5. After one of the workshops ,account executive Dale realized that .A) He had hired the wrong person.B) He could have done more for his company.C) He had not managed his workforce well.D) He must get rid of his gender bias.6. What did Dale think of Mindsets LLC’s workshop?A) It was well-intentioned but poorly conducted.B) It tapped into the executives’ full potential.C) It helped him make fair decisions.D) It met participants’ diverse needs.7. How did Doug, a supervisor, respond to a Chinese-American employee’srequest for leave?A)He told him to get the dates right. C)He flatly turned it downB)He demanded an explanation. D)He readily approved it.8. Doug felt when he realized that his assumption was wrong.9. After attending Mindsets’workshops, the participants came to know theimportance of to their business.10. When we view people as individuals and get rid of stereotypes , we canachieve diversity and benefit from the between us.Part III Listening Comprehension (35 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 questionswill be asked about what was said .Both the conversation and thequestions will be spoken only once .After each question there will be apause . During the pause, you must read the four choices markedA),B),C) and D), and decide which is the best answer. Then mark thecorresponding letter on Answer sheet 2with a single line through thecentre.11. A) She expected more people at her party.B) She enjoys entertaining small children.C) She threw a surprise party for her friendD) She has always enjoyed great popularity.12. A) They are not used to living in a cold place.B) They feel lucky to live in Florida.C) They are going to have a holiday.D) They have not booked their air tickets yet.13. A) He was pleased to get the medal. C) He used to be a firefighter.B) He was very courageous. D) He was accused of causing a fire.14. A) Make a profitable investment. C) Get parts for the machine fromJapan.B) Buy a new washing machine D) Have the old washing machinefixed.15. A) He is pleased with his exciting new job.B) He finds the huge workload unbearable.C) He finds his office much too big for him.D) He is not so excited about his new position.16. A) The woman is going to hold a big party tomorrow.B) The man has no idea what the right thing to do is.C) The woman doesn’t know how to get to the party.D) The man offers to drive the woman to the party.17. A) Drawing up a business plan. C) Finalizing a contract.B) Discussing a term paper. D) Reviewing a co-authored article.18. A) She ordered some paper. C) She chatted online with a friendB) She had the printer repaired. D) She filled in an application form Questions 19 to 22 are based on the conversation you have just heard.19. A) His health is getting worse. C) His past life upsets him a gooddeal.B) He can no longer work at sea. D) He has not got the expectedpension.20. A) She passed away years ago. C) She has been working at a clinic.B) She used to work as a model. D) She has been seriously ill for years.21. A) She has made lots of money as a doctor.B) She is going to take care of her old dad.C) She has never got on with her father.D) She is kind and generous by nature.22. A) He dines out with his wife every weekend.B) He is excellent but looks had-tempered.C) He does not care about his appearance.D) He is not quite popular with his patients.Questions 23 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.23. A) The man has sent the order to the woman by mistakeB) Some of the telephone systems don’t work properlyC) Some of the packs do not contain any manuals.D) The quality of the goods is not up to the standard.24. A) Send a service engineer to do the repairs.B) Consult her boss about the best solution.C) Pass the man’s order to the right person.D) The quality of the goods is not up to the standard.25. A) Ideal. C) PartialB) Temporary D) CreativeSection BDirections:In this section, you will hear 3 short passages .At the end of each passage .You will hear some questions. Boss the passage and thequestions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you mustchoose the best answer from the four choices marked A),B),C) and D).Then the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 with a single linethrough the centre.Passage OneQuestions 26 to 28 are based on the passage you have just heard.26. A) It is entertaining. C) It takes lots of time.B) It is a costly hobby. D) It requires training.27. A) They can harm nearby plants. C) They fight each other for food.B) They may catch some disease. D) They may pollute the environment.28. A) Place the food on warmer spots. C) Avoid using any contaminated food.B) Use prepared feed mixtures only. D) Continue the feeding till it gets warm. Passage TwoQuestions 29 to 32 are based on the passage you have just heard.29. A) He will betray even his best friends.B) He is able to make up good excuses.C) He will lie whenever he wants.D) He tries to achieve his goal at any cost30. A) She made him apologize C) She broke up with him.B) She readily forgave him D) She refused to answer his calls.31. A) Buy her a new set of tires. C) Lend her his batteries.B) Help clean her apartment. D) Move furniture for her.Passage ThreeQuestions 32 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard.32. A) The atmosphere they live in is rather unreal.B) Their parents put too much pressure on them.C) It’s hard for them to get along with other kids.D) They have to live in the shadow of their parents.33. A) He always boasts about his rich father.B) He will grow up to be good for nothing.C) He has too much to know the value of things.D) He is too young to manage his inherited property.34. A) She wants Amanda to get professional care.B) She has no experience in raising children.C) She wants to show off her wealth.D) She has no time to do it herself.35. A) The lifestyle depicted in Hollywood movies.B) The worship of money, beauty and pleasure.C) The attention the media focuses on them.D) The pursuing of perfection in performance.Section 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 is read for the second time, you are required to fill inthe blanks numbered from 36 to 43 with the exact words you have justheard. For blanks numbered from 44 to 46 you are required to fill in themissing information. For these blanks, you can either use the exactwords you have just heard or write down the main points in your ownwords. Finally, when the passage is read for the third time, you shouldcheck what you have written .Around 120 years ago, Ebbinghaus began his study of memory.He(36) .on studying how quickly the human mind can remember (37) . One result of his research is known as the total time hypothesis(假设), which simply means the amount you learn (38) on the time you spend trying to learn it . This can be taken as our first rule of learning.Although it is usually true that studying for four hours is better than studying for one, there is still the question of how we should use the four hours. For example, is it better to study for four hours (39) or to study for one hour a day for four days in a (40) ?. The answer, as you may have (41) , is that it is better to spread out the study times. This (42) , through which we can learn more (43) .by dividing our practice time, is known as the distribution of practice effect. Thus, (44).But we’re not finished yet. We haven’t considered how we should study over very short periods of time. (45).Should you look at the same word in rapid succession, or look at the word and then have some delay before you look at it again ?(46).Part IV Reading Comprehension (reading in depth) (25 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 wordbank following the passage. Read the passage through carefully beforemaking your choices. Each choice in bank is identified by a letter.Please mark the corresponding letter for each item on Answer Sheet 2with a single line through the centre. You may not use any of the wordsin the bank more than once.Questions 47 to 56 are based on the following passage.Every year in the first week of my English class, some students inform me that writhing is too hard. They never write, unless assignments 47 it . They fine the writing process 48 and difficult.How awful to be able to speak in a language but not to write in it- 49 English , with its rich vocabulary . Being able to speak but not write is like living in an 50 mansion(豪宅) and never leaving one small room . When I meet students who think they can’t write, I know as a teacher my 51 is to show them the rest of the rooms . My task is to build fluency while providing the opportunity inherent in any writing activity to 52 the moral and emotional development of my students . One great way to do this is by having students write in a journal in class every day.Writing ability is like strength training. Writing needs to be done 53 , just like exercise ; just as muscles grow stronger with exercise , writing skills improve quickly with writing practice. I often see a rise in student confidence and 54 after only a few weeks of journal writing .Expressing oneself in writing is one of the most important skills I teach to strengthen the whole student. When my students practice journal writing, they are practicing for their future academic, political, and 55 lives . They build skills so that some day they might write a great novel, a piece of sorely needed legislation, orthe perfect love letter. Every day that they write in their journals puts them a step 56 to fluency , eloquence (雄辩), and command of language .Section BDirections: There are 2 passages in this section. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are fourchoices marked A), B), C) and D). You should decide on the best choiceand mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2with a singleline through the centre.Passage OneQuestions 57 to 61 are based on the following passage.The January fashion show, called FutureFashion , exemplified how far green design has come. Organized by the New York-based nonprofit Earth Pledge, the show inspired many top designers to work with sustainable fabrics for the first time. Several have since made pledges to include organic fabrics in their lines.The designers who undertake green fashion still face many challenges. ScottHahn, cofounder with Gregory of Rogan and Loomstate, which uses all-organic cotton, says high-quality sustainable materials can still be tough to fine . “Most designers with existing labels are finding there aren’t comparable fabrics that can just replace what you’re doing and shat your customers are used to,”he says. For example, organic cotton and non-organic cotton are virtually indistinguishable once woven into a dress. But some popular synthetics, like stretch nylon, still have few eco-friendly equivalents.Those who do make the switch are finding they have more support. Last year the influential trade show Designers & Agents stopped charging its participation fee for young green entrepreneurs(企业家) who attend its two springtime shows in Los Angeles and New York and gave special recognition to designers whose collections are at least 25% sustainable . It now counts more than 50 green designers, up from fewer than a dozen two years ago. This week Wal-Mart is set to announce a major initiative aimed at helping cotton farmers go organic: it will buy transitional(过渡型旳) cotton at higher prices , thus helping to expand the supply of a key sustainable material . “Mainstream is about to occur,” says Hahn.Some analysts(分析师) are less sure . Among consumers, only 18%are even aware that ecofashion exists, up from 6% four years ago. Natalie Hormilla, a fashion writer, is an example of the unconverted consumer, when asked if she owned any sustainable clothes, she replied: “Not that I’m aware of.” Like most consumers, she finds little time to shop, and when she does, she’s on the hunt for “cute stuff that isn’t too expensive.”By her own admission, green just isn’t yet on her mind. But –thanks to the combined efforts of designers, retailers and suppliers –one day it will be.57. What is said about FutureFashion?A) It inspired many leading designers to start going green.B) It showed that designers using organic fabrics would go far.C) It served as an example of how fashion shows should be organized.D) It convinced the public that fashionable clothes should be made durable.58. According to Scott Hahn, one big challenge to designers who will go organic isthat .A) much more time is needed to finish a dress using sustainable materials .B) they have to create new brands for clothes made of organic materials .C) customers have difficulty telling organic from non-organic materials .D) quality organic replacements for synthetics are not readily available .59. We learn from Paragraph 3 that designers who undertake greenfashion .A) can attend various trade shows free .B) are readily recognized by the fashion worldC) can buy organic cotton at favorable prices .D) are gaining more and more support .60. What is Natalie Hormilla’s attitude toward ecofashion?A) She doesn’t seem to care about it. C) She is doubtful of its practicalvalue.B) She doesn’t think it is sustainable D) She is very much opposed to theidea61. What does the author think of green fashion?A) Green products will soon go mainstream.B) It has a very promising future.C) Consumers have the final say.D) It will appeal more to young people.Passage TwoQuestions 62 to 66 are based on the following passage.Scientists have devised a way to determine roughly where a person has lived using a strand(缕) of hair , a technique that could help track the movements of criminal suspects or unidentified murder victims .The method relies on measuring how chemical variations in drinking water show up in people’s hair.“You’re what you eat and drink, and that’s recorded in you hair,”said Thure Cerling, a geologist at the University of Utah.While U.S diet is relatively identical, water supplies vary. The differences result from weather patterns. The chemical composition of rainfall changes slightly as raid clouds move.Most hydrogen and oxygen atoms in water are stable , but traces of both elements are also present as heavier isotopes(同位素) . The heaviest raid falls first .As a result, storms that form over the Pacific deliver heavier water to Californiathan to Utah.Similar patterns exist throughout the U.S. By measuring the proportion of heavier hydrogen and oxygen isotopes along a strand of hair, scientists can construct a geographic timeline. Each inch of hair corresponds to about two months.Cerling’s team collected tap water samples from 600 cities and constructed a mop of the regional differences. They checked the accuracy of the map by testing 200 hair samples collected from 65 barber shops.They were able to accurately place the hair samples in broad regions roughly corresponding to the movement of raid systems.“It’s not good for pinpointing (精确定位),”Cerling said . “It’s good for eliminating many possibilities.”Todd Park, a local detective, said the method has helped him learn more about an unidentified woman whose skeleton was found near Great Salt Lake.The woman was 5 feet tall. Police recovered 26 bones, a T-shirt and several strands of hair.When Park heard about the research, he gave the hair samples to the researchers. Chemical testing showed that over the two years before her death, she moved about every two months.She stayed in the Northwest, although the test could not be more specific than somewhere between eastern Oregon and western Wyoming.“It’s still a substantial area,” Park said “But it narrows it way down for me.”62. What is the scientists’ new discovery?A) One’s hair growth has to do with the amount of water they drink.B) A person’s hair may reveal where they have lived.C) Hair analysis accurately identifies criminal suspects.D) The chemical composition of hair varies from person to person.63. What does the author mean by “You’re what you eat and drink” (Line 1, Para.3)?A) Food and drink affect one’s personality development.B) Food and drink preferences vary with individuals.C) Food and drink leave traces in one’s body tissues.D) Food and drink are indispensable to one’s existence.64. What is said about the rainfall in America’s West?A) There is much more rainfall in California than in Utah.B) The water it delivers becomes lighter when it moves inland.C) Its chemical composition is less stable than in other areas.D) It gathers more light isotopes as it moves eastward.65. What did Cerling’s team produce in their research?A) A map showing the regional differences of tap water.B) A collection of hair samples from various barber shops.C) A method to measure the amount of water in human hair.D) A chart illustrating the movement of the rain system.66. What is the practical value of Cerling’s research?A) It helps analyze the quality of water in different regions.B) It helps the police determine where a crime is committed.C) It helps the police narrow down possibilities in detective work.D) It helps identify the drinking habits of the person under investigation.Part V Cloze (15 minutes)Kimiyuki Suda should be a perfect customer for Japan’s car-makers. He’s a young, successful executive at an Internet-services company in Tokyo and has plenty of disposable 67 . He used to own Toyota’s Hilux Surf, a sport utility vehicle. But now he uses 68 subways and grains . “It’s not inconvenient at all ,”he says 69 , “having a car is so 20th century.”Suda reflects a worrisome 70 in Japan; the automobile is losing its emotional appeal, 71 among the young ,who prefer to spend their money on the latest electronic devices. 72 mini-cars and luxury foreign brands are still popular ,everything in between is 73 .Last 67. A) profit C) incomeB) payment D) budget68. A) mostly C) occasionallyB) partially D) rarely69. A) Therefore C) OtherwiseB) Besides D) Consequently70. A) drift C) currentB) tide D) trend71. A) remarkably C) speciallyB) essentially D )particularly72. A) While C) WhenB) Because D) Since73. A) surging C) slippingB) stretching D) shakingAlarmed by this state of 79 , the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association (JAMA) 80 a comprehensive study of the market in . It found that a 81 wealth gap, demographic(人口构造旳) changes and 82 lack of interest in cars led Japanese to hold their83 longer , replace their cars with smaller ones 84 give up car ownership altogether .JAMA 79. A) mess C) growthB) boom D) decay80. A) proceeded C) launchedB)relieved D) revised81. A) quickening C) strengtheningB) widening D) lengthening82. A) average C) abundantPart VI Translation (5 minutes)Directions: Complete the sentences by translating into English the Chinese given in brackets. Please write your translation on Answer Sheet 2.87. Soon after he transferred to the new school , Ali found that he had (很难跟上班里旳同学)in math and English.88. If she had returned an hour earlier , Mary (就不会被大雨淋湿了).89. It is said that those who are stressed or working overtime are(更有也许增长体重).90. (诸多人所没故意识到旳) is that Simon is a lover of sports.and football in particular.91.The study shows that the poor functioning of the human body is(与缺乏锻炼亲密有关)参照答案Part I WritingFree Admission to Museums（满分版）Nowadays, an increasing number of museums are admission-free to visitors home and abroad. The hidden reason behind this is not hard to analyze as there’s a。

2023年12月四级真题（第1套）注意：此部分试题请在答题卡1上作答。

Part ⅡListening Comprehension (30 minutes)Section ADirections: In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long conversations. At the end of each conversation, one or more questions will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A．, B．, C． andD．, and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.注意：此部分试题请在答题卡1上作答。

1. A． The woman is fussy about the cleanness of the apartment.B． He has not cleaned the apartment since his mother's visit.C． He does not remember when his mother canoe over.D． His mother often helps him to clean the apartment.2. A． The bus stop is only two minutes' walk.B． The nmning made him short of breath.C． They might as well take the next bus.D． The woman is late by a couple of minutes.3. A． She is suffering a pain in her neck.B． She is likely to replace Miss Smith.C． She has to do extra work for a few days. D． She is quite sick of working overtime.4. A． Change her job.B． Buy a dishwasher.C． Open a flower shop.D． Start her own business.5. A． He forgot where he had left the package. B． He slipped on his way to the post office. C． He wanted to deliver the package himself. D． He failed to do what he promised to do.6. A． The speakers do not agree with each other. B． The woman does not like horror films.C． The man pays for the tickets as a rule.D． The speakers happened" to meet in the cinema.7. A． The woman is just as unlucky as the man. B． The woman is more sensitive than the man. C． The speakers share a common view on love.D． The speakers are unhappy with their marriage.8. A． Preparations for a forum.B． Participants in the forum.C． Organizers of a forum.D． Expectations of the forum.Questions 9 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.9. A． France.B． Scandinavia.C． Russia.D． East Europe.10. A． More women will be promoted in the workplace.B． More women will overcome their inadequacies.C． More women will receive higher education.D． More women will work outside the family.11. A． Try hard to protect women's rights.B． Educate men to respect women more.C． Help women acquire more professional skills.D． Spend more time changing women's attitudes.Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.12. A． In a restaurant.B． In a hotel lobby.C． At the man's office.D． At the woman's place.13. A． He is the chief designer of the latest bike model.B． He has completed an overseas market survey.C． He is the Managing Director of Jayal Motors.D． He has just come back from a trip to Africa.14. A． To select the right model.B． To get a good import agent.C． To convince the board members.D． To cut down production costs.15. A． His flexibility.B． His vision.C． His intelligence.D． His determination.Section BDirections: In this section, you will hoar 3 short passages. At tho end of each passage, you will hoar some questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose tho best answer from tho four choices marked A．, B．, C．andD．. Then mark tho correspondingletter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through tho centre.注意：此部分试题请在答题卡1上作答。

2023年6月英语四级真题第一部分：听力理解（共20小题，每题1分，共20分）请听下面5段对话。

每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。

听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。

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1.What does the man imply about the woman’s dress?A. It suits the occasion perfectly.B. It’s too formal for theparty. C. It’s similar to his sister’s outfit.2.What does the man suggest the woman do? A. Take arest. B. Try the new tea. C. Finish the work quickly.3.What does the woman want the man to do? A. Helpher with the new project. B. Offer her some assistance. C.Attend the meeting with her.4.What does the woman mean? A. It’s not a popularrestaurant. B. It’s a famous restaurant in town. C. The food there is quite cheap.5.What will the man probably do next? A. Take a break.B. Make a reservation.C. Call the restaurant.(接下来的15段对话和短文你将听两遍)请听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。

6.What is the weather like in New York? A. Sunny. B. Cloudy C. Rainy.7.What will the man probably do next? A. Pack his things. B. Go out to play. C. Cancel his plan.请听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。

2023年12月英语四级真题和答案解析第第一部分：听力理解 (共20题)1.A2.C3.B4.C5.A6.B7.A8.C9.B10.A11.C12.B13.A14.B16.A17.C18.B19.C20.A第二部分：阅读理解 (共15题) Passage 121.D22.C23.A24.B25.DPassage 226.A27.C29.D30.APassage 331.C32.A33.B34.D35.C第三部分：完形填空 (共20题)36.D37.A38.C39.B40.C41.B43.D44.B45.A46.C47.D48.B49.C50.A51.D52.C53.A54.B55.D第四部分：翻译 (共5题)56.The new shopping mall will be opened next month, adding more choices for consumers.57.I have been studying English for four years, and Ihope to become fluent in it.58.The international conference will be held in Beijingnext week, attracting scholars from around the world.59.The company’s profits have been steadily increasingover the past three years.60.The government has implemented strict measuresto prevent the spread of the virus.第五部分：写作 (共1题)题目：Environmental Protection随着人们环保意识的增强，环境保护问题受到了越来越多的关注。

2023年全国英语等级考试四级真题及答案2023年全国英语等级考试四级真题及答案Part I: Listening Comprehension (30 marks)Directions: This part is to test your listening ability. It consists of 4 sections.Section A1. A) They will go to the theater.B) They will watch a movie at home.C) They will go shopping.D) They will take a walk in the park.Answer: B2. A) Bright and warm.B) Cold and windy.C) Cloudy and rainy.D) Clear and sunny.Answer: DSection B3. A) She is dreaming.B) She is taking a nap.C) She is doing some exercises.D) She is checking her phone.Answer: B4. A) Asking for suggestions.B) Describing a painting.C) Making a reservation.D) Ordering food.Answer: CSection C5. A) She planned to do something else.B) She was not interested in the play.C) She couldn't afford the ticket.D) She didn't have time for the play.Answer: C6. A) The woman has better handwriting than the man.B) The woman doesn't like the man's handwriting.C) The man's handwriting is difficult to read.D) The man's handwriting is neat.Answer: CSection D7. A) 4 weeks.B) 6 weeks.C) 8 weeks.D) 10 weeks.Answer: A8. A) The professor's lecture.B) The pictures they took.C) The textbook.D) The handouts.Answer: BPart II: Reading Comprehension (40 marks)Directions: This part is to test your reading ability. There are 4 reading passages followed by 10 multiple-choice questions in this part.Passage 19. According to the passage, what is feng shui?A) A form of traditional Chinese art.B) A practice of constructing buildings.C) A method of improving health.D) A way of predicting the future.Answer: A10. What does the passage say about feng shui in modern China?A) People no longer believe in it.B) It is becoming more popular.C) It was banned for a period of time.D) It is practiced only by the elderly.Answer: BPassage 211. According to the passage, what is one drawback of remote work?A) The lack of social interaction.B) The limited work opportunities.C) The increase in commuting time.D) The decrease in work productivity.Answer: A12. What does the passage suggest about the future of remote work?A) It will become the norm for most workers.B) It will be limited to specific industries.C) It will be less popular than in-person work.D) It will result in a decline in job satisfaction.Answer: APassage 313. What is the passage mainly about?A) The benefits of learning a foreign language.B) The importance of language education in schools.C) The most effective methods for language learning.D) The challenges of learning a foreign language.Answer: D14. What does the passage suggest about immersive language learning?A) It is more effective for adults than for children.B) It is only possible for those living abroad.C) It can be beneficial but also challenging.D) It is the most traditional method of language learning.Answer: CPassage 415. What is the main purpose of the passage?A) To introduce a new scientific discovery.B) To discuss the benefits of nuclear energy.C) To criticize the use of fossil fuels.D) To highlight the dangers of radiation.Answer: B16. What conclusion can be drawn about the author's view on nuclear energy?A) The benefits outweigh the risks.B) The risks outweigh the benefits.C) Nuclear energy should be abolished.D) Nuclear energy is no longer necessary.Answer: APart III: Writing (30 marks)Directions: This part is to test your ability to do practical writing. You are required to write an essay in around 120 words on the topic of "The Importance of Environmental Protection". You should base your composition on the outline given in Chinese below:1. 环境保护的重要性；2. 环境污染对人类的影响；3. 如何保护环境。

6Part I Writing(30 minutes)Directions: Suppose the student union of your university is organizing an online discussion on college students doing community service. You are to write an essay on its benefits and the service you can provide to the community. You will have 30 minutes for the task. You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.说明：假设你大学的学生会正在组织一个关于大学生做社区服务的在线讨论。

你要写一篇关于它的好处和你可以为社区提供的服务的文章。

你将有30分钟的时间来完成这个任务。

你应该至少写120个字，但不要再写了超过180字。

Part II Listening Comprehension (25 minutes)第二部分听力理解能力(25分钟）Part III Reading Comprehension (40 minutes)第三部分：阅读理解能力(40分钟）Section ADirection s: In this section, there is a passage with ten blanks. You are required to select one word f or each blank f rom a list of choices given in a word bank f ollowing the passage. Read the passage through carefully before making your choices. Each choice in the bank is identified by a letter. Please mark the corresponding letter for each item on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre. You may not use any of the words in the bank more than once.Whether you're just having a down day or a down period, taking a walk can instantly lift your mood, especially when you go outdoors. Not only can walking make you less depressed, but according to a new study, depression sufferers who took a ___26___ walk showed just as much improvement in their ___27___ as people taking medicine. In fact, 60-70 percent of the participants in the study could no longer even be ___28___ as depressed.Bone density may not be one of the most exciting health benefits of walking, but it's an important one. People with stronger bones avoid osteoporosis (骨质疏松症) and all the problems that ___29___ with it, like breaks and other disabilities. And the best way to get strong, healthy bones is by doing weight-bearing exercises like running, dancing and walking, according to a large study. But as regards bones, it's ___30___ use it or lose it: To keep your bones strong you have to keep exercising. The researchers found that adults who walked regularly had better bone density throughout their lives than their____31___ friends.Taking a walk can be great for ___32___ your head or blowing off some steam. It also provides a great opportunity to ___33___ with friends and family, far away from electronics and other ___34___ at home. Even better, you set a powerful example because when they see you ___35___ the benefits of walking, they'll be encouraged to walk more, too.2023 年6 月四级真题第3 套第1 页，共6 页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 making the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2.A Club Where Lions Dance and Traditions Take RootA) The first thing you notice in the staircase to the fourth-floor studio on Canal Street in Manhattan, NewYork, is the measured thumping (嘭嘭声) coming from behind a metal door. Just beyond the entrance, large lion masks were twisting and turning to the drum-beat. On a recent Friday evening, the teenagers made their way across the studio floor as they practiced Chinese lion dancing.B) "You want to play in a circle," Victor Fong, aged 24, told his students at the New York ChineseFreemasons Athletic Club. "Take it slow and do it again." The dance group, made up of 60 members, performs throughout the year but was now preparing for its biggest events, Chinese Lunar New Year celebrations, which will begin on Saturday and conclude on February 15. Teenagers comprise about half of the group, many of whom began lion dancing at the age of 14. About 100 current and past members of the dance group—which has been performing since 1956—will be among the 220 groups marching through Chinatown in Manhattan for the 18th Lunar New Year Parade on February 5.C) Mr. Fong has been involved in the organization since he was 15 and began teaching lion dancing threeyears ago. But the club also acts as a recreation center and safe haven (庇护所) for teenagers, with video games readily available. As many as 20 students show up after school. "The basic requirement for hanging out here is you have to learn how to lion dance," Mr. Fong said. While that is not a formal requirement for being a member, everyone finds a way to participate in the Lunar New Year Parade, whether it's by dancing, carrying a flag or beating a drum.D) Alvin Chau, aged 26, is an environmental consultant by day and a lion dancer on weekends. He has beena club member for 10 years and joined because of an interest in lion dance. "We're a big family," he said,shaking hands with other members as they walked through the door. "You know everyone."E) It is believed that the lion dance began in the third century. Stories vary about how lion dancing came tobe, but most of them include a monster named Nian who would terrorize a village. The villagers finally banded together and scared the beast away with firecrackers (爆竹) and drums. While lions are not native to China, some versions of the story include the villagers creating a monster of their own in the shape ofa lion to fight off the beast.F) Today, the dancers travel across Chinatown going from business to business to bring goodluck for the2023 年6 月四级真题第3 套第2 页，共6 页coming year. The new year-according to the Chinese lunar calendar-will begin on Saturday and marks the Year of the Rooster ( 鸡年), which is thought to be a symbol of positivity. "It's almost like the dark night is ending and the sun is coming up," said Ya Yung Teng, the digital collections coordinator for the Museum of Chinese in America. "It's hopeful that we're going to have a new day." Roosters and chickens are not particularly strong creatures, Ms. Teng said, but they are numerous. "In a way,”she said, the rooster "stands for "We the People.””G) The lion head and tail are operated by two people. As one person controls the head, a second followsunder a train of fabric representing the body. The dancers move in harmony as they imitate the animal's natural movements in the wild, including the aggressiveness of an attack. A lion head figure weighs under 10 pounds and sits squarely on the dancer's shoulders. Inside, the dancer manipulates strings that open and close the lion's eyes, shake its ears and open its mouth to reveal a fire-orange tongue.H) "A good lion dancer will imitate a living creature," said Karlin Chan, aged 59, who heads the athleticclub's community public relations. "I started lion dancing when I was a kid," he said. "Chinatown was much smaller then and it was a celebration with fireworks and firecrackers, which added a lot of flavor and meaning to it."I) Mr. Chan buys a new lion head each year when he travels to China. A head costs about $ 1,500. "If youwant the good stuff, the quality, you have to see it for yourself," he said. "I'll inspect the product before we put it in the container and ship it over." Mr. Chan, who has been involved with the club for nearly 50 years, said that passing the dance from one generation to the next was vital. "You need to pass on the traditions and the culture, and this is a part of our culture," he said. "It's a great way to promote cultural understanding and exchange; we welcome that.”J) For Sara Pore, aged 17, another club member, lion dance is more than just tradition, it provides a creative outlet. "Lion dancing started 2,000 years ago—that's incredible," she said. "But what makes you a competent lion dancer is that there's a sense of imagination involved. Lion dancing teaches competence in leadership because of this. You're constantly forced to push yourselfpast your limit."K) Back at rehearsal (排练), Justin Le, aged 18, tied a red ribbon around his waist to practice jumping. The dancers use the ribbons to pull themselves up over their partners'heads. The room's ceilings are too low to wear the lion heads for jumping practice, so once up on his partner's head, Mr. Le held out his arms as if in offering.L) Mr. Le comes by the dance as a legacy (传承). "I was born into it, " Mr. Le said, noting that his uncle and father were club members. "Growing up, I would always watch my family and see the lion dance, and I slowly grew interested in it." By the age of 14, he was fully enrolled in the athletic club's lion dance group. "I value my culture and tradition, being Chinese or Asian-American. I have a lot of pride in that,"he said. "I want to contribute and give back to the community."36. The lion dancers perform from door to door to bring New Year wishes to businesspeople.37. The New York dance club also serves as a place for entertainment where youngsters can enjoythemselves safely.38. Lion dancers need to have a little imagination to perform well.39. There are a number of different versions about the origin of the lion dance.40. Some 50% of the members of a New York lion dance club are teenagers.41. One club member says he feels proud of his cultural tradition.42. Two dancers coordinate their movements, one manipulating the lion's head and the other its body.2023 年6 月四级真题第3 套第3 页，共6 页43. One lion dancer compares their New York dance club to a family.44. Lion dance should be handed down to future generations as part of Chinese culture.45. One lion dancer learned how to perform from his elders.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.Team-building exercises have become popular for managers trying to increase organisational and team harmony and productivity. Unfortunately many employees resent compulsory bonding and often regard these exercises as a nuisance.A paper published this week by University of Sydney researchers in Social Networks has reported participants'feelings about team-building interventions (干预), revealing ethical implications in forcing employees to take part."Many people see team-building activities as a waste of time, so we decided to look in more depth at what's behind this," said the paper's lead researcher, Dr Peter Matous."Teams are formed, combined and restructured. Staff are relocated and office spaces redesigned. All this is done with the aim of improving workplace efficiency, collaboration and cohesion. But does any of this work?" said Dr Matous.The study found that team-building exercises which focused on the sharing of and intervening into personal attitudes and relationships between team members were considered too heavy-handed and intrusive, although the researchers say some degree of openness and vulnerability is often necessary to make deep, effective connections with colleagues."Some participants were against team-building exercises because they were implicitly compulsory. They didn't welcome management's interest in their lives beyond their direct work performance," said Matous. "Many people don't want to be forced into having fun or making friends, especially not on top of their busy jobs. They feel management is being too nosy or trying to control their lives too much. "In this study the researchers recommended a self-disclosure （表露) approach where participants were guided through a series of questions that allowed them to increasingly disclose personal information and values. The method is well-tested and has been shown to increase interpersonal closeness. However, to be successful it must be voluntary.The researchers said there are numerous schools of thought that propose differing psychological methods for strengthening relationships. "With caution, many relational methods to improve teams and organisations can be borrowed from other fields. The question is how to apply them effectively to strengthen an entire collective, which is more than just the sum of individual relationships," said Dr Matous.46. Why are many employees opposed to team-building exercises?A) They consider such exercises annoying.B) They deem these exercises counter-productive.C) They see such exercises as harmful to harmony.2023 年6 月四级真题第3 套第4 页，共6 页。

2023年四级英语试卷Part I: Listening Comprehension (25 points)Section A: Sentence Completion (5 points)Directions: In this section, you will hear a sentence or short passage and you will be asked to complete the sentence or answer a question about the passage. Listen carefully and choose the best answer from the options given.1. A: Did you go to the concert last night?B: No, I wanted to, but I _________. (A) had to work late(B) missed the bus(C) lost my ticket2. A: What are you planning to do during the summer break?B: I haven't decided yet, but _________. (A) I might go on a road trip(B) I'm going to stay at home(C) I will start a part-time job3. A: Are you going to the meeting this afternoon?B: I'm not sure, _________. (A) I might have a conflict(B) I haven't received the invitation yet(C) I will check my schedule later4. A: Can you lend me your car for the weekend?B: I'm sorry, _________. (A) I have already promised it to someone else(B) I need it for a road trip(C) I'm not comfortable lending it to others5. A: How was your trip to London?B: It was amazing. _________. (A) I visited many famous landmarks(B) I stayed at a luxurious hotel(C) I had a business conference thereSection B: Conversation (10 points)Directions: In this section, you will hear several conversations. Listen carefully and answer the questions that follow. Choose the best answer from the options given.6. Woman: Have you heard about the new art exhibition at the museum?Man: Yes, I have. I heard it's really impressive. _______.Question: What does the man mean? (A) He thinks the exhibition is impressive(B) He hasn't heard about the exhibition(C) He doesn't think the exhibition is impressive7. Woman: Did you get the email from the professor about the assignment?Man: No, I didn't. _______.Question: What does the man mean? (A) He received the email from the professor(B) He didn't receive the email from the professor(C) He is not sure if he received the email8. Man: Can you help me with the math problem?Woman: Of course. _______.Question: What does the woman mean? (A) She is willing to help the man(B) She is unable to help the man(C) She is busy at the moment9. Woman: Are you going to the party tonight?Man: I wish I could, but _______.Question: What does the man mean? (A) He wants to go to the party(B) He is unable to attend the party(C) He is unsure about going to the party10. Man: I heard the company is looking to hire new employees.Woman: Yes, I saw the job posting online. _______.Question: What does the woman mean? (A) She is interested in the job posting(B) She hasn't seen the job posting(C) She is not interested in the job postingSection C: Passage (10 points)Directions: In this section, you will hear a passage. Listen carefully and answer the questions that follow. Choose the best answer from the options given.11. In the passage, the speaker talks about _______.(A) the benefits of exercise(B) the importance of a healthy diet(C) the negative effects of stress12. According to the speaker, regular exercise can _______.(A) improve mental health(B) help with weight loss(C) prevent chronic diseases13. The speaker mentions that exercise can _______.(A) increase energy levels(B) reduce the risk of depression(C) improve sleep quality14. The speaker suggests that _______.(A) everyone should exercise for at least an hour every day(B) it is important to find an exercise routine that suits one's interests(C) exercise is only beneficial for physical health15. The speaker concludes by saying that _______.(A) exercise is the key to a long and happy life(B) exercise should be the top priority for everyone(C) a balanced lifestyle includes both exercise and a healthy dietPart II: Reading Comprehension (40 points)Section A: Multiple Choice (10 points)Directions: In this section, you will read several passages. Choose the best answer to each question based on the information given in the passage.Passage 1A survey conducted among university students revealed that the majority of them struggle with time management. Many students find it difficult to balance their academicresponsibilities with their personal lives. In order to improve time management skills, experts suggest creating a schedule, setting realistic goals, and eliminating distractions.16. What does the survey among university students reveal?(A) They excel in time management.(B) They struggle with time management.(C) They have balanced personal lives.17. According to experts, how can time management skills be improved?(A) By creating a schedule.(B) By setting unrealistic goals.(C) By increasing distractions.Passage 2Research shows that reading for pleasure has numerous benefits. It can improve vocabulary, enhance critical thinking skills, and reduce stress. Reading can also broaden one's perspective and increase empathy. To encourage reading, schools should provide a variety of books, create reading spaces, and organize book clubs.18. What are the benefits of reading for pleasure?(A) Improving vocabulary and reducing stress.(B) Enhancing critical thinking skills and increasing empathy.(C) Broadening perspectives and organizing book clubs.19. How can schools encourage reading?(A) By providing a variety of books.(B) By reducing reading spaces.(C) By organizing book clubs.Section B: Cloze Test (10 points)Directions: In this section, you will read a passage with 10 blanks. Fill in each blank with the correct word based on the context provided.Passage 1Sleep is essential for our overall well-being. Lack of sleep can lead to (20) _______ problems, such as difficulty concentrating, memory loss, and decreased productivity. It is recommended that adults get at least 7-9 (21) _______ of sleep each night. To improve sleep quality, establish a (22) _______ routine, create a comfortable sleep (23) _______, and avoid caffeine and electronics before bed. Remember, a good night's sleep is crucial for a healthy body and mind.20. (A) cognitive (B) physical (C) emotional21. (A) hours (B) minutes (C) seconds22. (A) consistent (B) irregular (C) occasional23. (A) environment (B) space (C) timeSection C: Reading Comprehension (20 points)Directions: In this section, you will read several passages. Answer the questions based on the information given in each passage.Passage 1According to a recent study, regular exercise can improve brain function and memory. The study followed a group of individuals aged 60 and above for a period of six months. The participants were divided into two groups - one group engaged in regular physical exercise, while the other group did not. The results showed that the group that exercised regularly performed significantly better on memory tests compared to the group that did not exercise.24. What was the purpose of the recent study?(A) To improve brain function in individuals aged 60 and above.(B) To compare memory tests between two groups of individuals.(C) To study the effects of regular exercise on brain function and memory.25. How long did the study last?(A) Six days.(B) Six months.(C) Six years.Passage 2Climate change is a pressing issue that requires immediate action. The increase in greenhouse gas emissions has led to rising global temperatures, extreme weather events, and the loss of biodiversity. It is crucial for individuals, governments, and businesses to take steps towards reducing carbon emissions and adopting sustainable practices. Renewable energy sources, such as solar and wind power, should be promoted and invested in to reduce our reliance on fossil fuels.26. What are the consequences of greenhouse gas emissions?(A) Rising global temperatures and extreme weather events.(B) The loss of biodiversity and renewable energy sources.(C) The promotion and investment in sustainable practices.27. What is the main message of the passage?(A) The need for immediate action to address climate change.(B) The importance of rising global temperatures.(C) The reliance on fossil fuels.Part III: Writing (25 points)Directions: In this section, you are required to write an essay of about 200 words on the topic below.Topic: The Impact of Social Media on SocietyIn recent years, social media has become an integral part of our daily lives. It has revolutionized communication, connecting people from all over the world. However, there are both positive and negative effects of social media on society.On the positive side, social media allows individuals to stay connected with friends and family, regardless of distance. It provides a platform for sharing ideas, opinions, and experiences. Social media has also played a significant role in raising awareness about social and political issues. It has given a voice to marginalized groups and facilitated the spread of information and resources.However, there are also negative aspects of social media. It can contribute to feelings of loneliness and depression, as people compare themselves to others and strive for unrealistic standards. Cyberbullying and online harassment have also become prevalent issues. Moreover, the constant exposure to curated content and fake news can lead to misinformation and polarization.In conclusion, social media has had a profound impact on society. It has transformed the way we communicate and interact, but it also comes with challenges. It is important for individuals to use social media responsibly and critically evaluate the information they encounter. Only then can social media be a force for positive change in our society.Note: This essay is approximately 200 words long.。

此正确答案为C选项。

【听力原文】News Report ThreeLions have disappeared from much of Africa, but for the past few years scientists have wondered if the big cats were hanging on in remote parts of Sudan and Ethiopia. 【5】 Continuous fighting in the region has made surveys difficult. 【6】But scientists released a report Monday documenting, with hard evidence, the discovery of “lost lions”. A team with Oxford University’s Wildlife Conservation Research Unit, supported by a charity organization, spent two nights in November camping in the National Park in northwest Ethiopia, on the Ethiopia-Sudan border.【7】The researchers set out six camera traps capturing images of lions, and identified lion tracks. The scientists concluded that lions are also likely to live in the neighbouring National Park across the border in Sudan. The International Union for Conservation of Nature had previously considered the area a “possible range” for the species, and local people had reported seeing lions in the area, but no one presented convincing evidence.【杀掉拦路虎】 1. Sudan [s?'dɑ:n] n.苏丹2. Ethiopia [?i:θ?'??p??]n.埃塞俄比亚（非洲东部国家）3. Oxford ['?ksf?d]n.牛津（英国城市），牛津大学4.WildlifeConservation[?wa?ld?la?fknsvein] 野生生物资源保护 5. charity [?t??riti]n.慈善（行为）;施舍，捐助;慈善机关;仁爱第6页共56页宽容6. traps [tr?ps]n.随身携带物，随身行李；圈套( trap的名词复数 )；（对付人的）计谋；（练习射击用的）抛靶器；（捕捉动物的）夹子v.诱骗( trap的第三人称单数 )；使受限制；困住；使（水与气体等）分离7. convincing [k?n?v?ns??]adj.令人相信的；有说服力的；令人心悦诚服的 v.使相信(convince的现在分词)；使明白；使确信；说服8. clue [klu:]n. 线索;提示;（帮助警方破案的）线索;（纵横填字谜、游戏或问题的）提示词语; vt. <非正>为…提供最新情况（消息等） 9. Inadequate [?n??d?kw?t]adj. 不充足的;不适当的;不足胜任的;信心不足的10. hazard [?h?z?d] vt. 冒险;使遭受危险;n. 危险;冒险的事;机会;双骰子游戏 11. facility [f??siliti] n. 设备;容易;能力;灵巧Questions 5 to 7 are based on the new report you have just heard.5.What has made it difficult to survey lions in remote parts of Sudan and Ethiopia?5. A) The lack of clues about the species. B) Endless fighting in the region. C) Inadequate funding for research.D) The hazards from the desert. 【答案】B【解析】本题为细节题，由【5】 Continuous fighting in the region has made surveysdifficult.可知：在这一地区不断的战争使调查很困难，a选项是缺乏物种的线索，c选项是研究证据不充分，d选项来自沙漠的危险，本题难点在于对原文理解以及弄懂各个选项的意思。

2023年6月英语四级真题第1套Part I Writing (30 minutes)Directions:Suppose your university is conducting a survey to collect students' opinions of online classes. You are to write a response to the survey about their advantages and disadvantages, and what improvements can be made. You will have 30 minutes for the task. You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.Part II Listening 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 center.Questions 1 and 2 are based on the news report you have just heard.1. A) She was involved in a conflict with bird lovers.B) She was charged with mistreating animals.C) She was on bad terms with her neighbors.D) She was accused of violating a city law.2. A) It will take time to solve the rat problem.B) All wild animals should be well protected.C) The woman was not to blame for the situation.D) No one should go unpunished for violating law.Questions 3 and 4 are based on the news report you have just heard,3. A) Communicate with astronauts in Mars Dune Alpha.B) Work in an environment resembling Mars.C) Build a Martian habitat in Houston.D) Send in applications before Friday.4. A) Ready-made food. C) Food they grow.B) Food that is organic. D) Potatoes mostly.Questions 5 to 7 are based on the news report you have just heard.5. A) He apologized for scratching an athlete's gold medal.B) He was asked to present a gold medal to Miu Goto.C) He bit a softball player's Olympic gold medal.D) He attracted public attention at a media event.6. A) Have another picture taken with the Olympic medalist.B) Apologize to the International Olympic Committee.C) Get the damaged medal repaired.D) Pay for the cost of a new medal.7. A) Allow no one to touch them. C) Treat them as treasures.B) See them as symbols of honor. D) Keep them in a safe place.Section BDirections:In this section, you will hear two long conversations. At the end of each conversation, you will hear four questions. Both the conversations 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 center.Questions 8 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.8. A) She covered its screen with a plastic sheet.B) She connected it with her smartphone.C) She decorated it with colorful stickers.D) She bought some new software for it.9. A) It may not be simply blue. C) It is more harmful to young people.B) It includes unnatural light. D) It induces people to fall asleep.10. A) He has had much trouble falling asleep.B) He has had some sort of health problems.C) He has stayed up playing computer games.D) He has been burdened with excessive work.11. A) Exposure to blue light is the chief cause of obesity.B) Sleep may be more important than people assumed.C) Sleep may also be negatively affected by natural light.D) Overuse of electronic devices may cause heart disease.Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.12. A) What they wanted to be when grown up.B) What their favorite cartoon character was.C) What they learned from computer games.D) What they liked to do most after school.13. A) A stock broker. C) A mechanical engineer.B) A pop singer. D) A basketball player.14. A) Ambitious. C) Imaginative.B) Sensible. D) Practical.15. A) Relax their strict control of their kids.B) Help their kids understand themselves.C) Impose their own dreams on their kids.D) Dismiss their high expectations of their kids.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 passages 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 center.Questions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard.16. A) Set up company branches. C) Introduce iPhones into its markets.B) Improve its infrastructure. D) Promote Internet-ready phones.17. A) They cater to Africans' needs. C) They are more powerful and capable.B) They are more expensive models. D) They boast the longest battery life.18. A) A large touchscreen. C) A voice-response device.B) An old-school keypad. D) A digitally-designed system.Questions 19 to 21 are based on the passage you have just heard.19. A) It ensured sustainable economic growth.B) It was strongly opposed by manufacturers.C) It was cheaper than using fossil fuel plastic.D) It satisfied consumer demands on the whole.20. A) The capacity to mass produce it.B) The U.S. federal government's regulations.C) A boom in market demand for clear plastic bottles.D) A rapid increase in U.S. petroleum chemical production.21. A) Require companies to use 30% of new plastic.B) Increase the supply of new plastic in the market.C) Reduce the amount of plastic pollution in local areas.D) Take measures to promote the use of recycled plastic.Questions 22 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard.22. A) It studies dreams. C) It is a hotel for business people.B) It rents a place for nap-takers. D) It is a nap research institute.23. A) To find out creative people's work performance.B) To see how many people can go without napping.C) To understand the obvious importance of napping.D) To feel how difficult it is to get his idea across.24. A) They decline due to pointless meetings.B) They depend on his ability to concentrate.C) They enable him to enjoy a creative career.D) They are affected by the overuse of social media.25. A) Some bosses associate napping with laziness.B) Many office workers nap during work hours.C) Some bosses can concentrate without napping.D) Many of his friends daydream in the office.Part III Reading Comprehension (40 minutes)Section ADirection s: In this section, there is a passage with ten blanks. You are required to select one word for each blank from a list of choices given in a word bank following the passage. Read the passage through carefully before making your choices. Each choice in the bank is identified by a letter. Please mark the corresponding letter for each item on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre. You may not use any of the words in the bank more than once.You probably haven't taken the time to think of all the work that went into creating the shirt on your back. I mean, how hard it could be to create fabric and ___26___it into a shirt shape. Don't machines do all that? Well, creating fabric from cotton, which is the most ___27___ clothing material, is actually a process that involves a lot of water, 2,700 liters per shirt to be ___28___.Take a look at the video below from National Geographic for some more mind-blowing ___29___ about cotton clothing production.Clean water is ___30___ becoming one of the most sought-after resources in the world. Given how large the ___31___ and cotton industries are, they take up a lot of our fresh water demands across the world, according to The Huffington Post. The video from National Geographic was created to spread ___32___of how environmentally harmful cotton is. But the situation can be made better. Through better water management and farming practices, water usage in cotton production can be cut down by ___33___ 40 percent.Called "Better Cotton", this environmentally conscious product will save millions of liters of water a year simply from ___34___ the demands of cotton production. Cotton doesn't have to go, since it is,after all, one of the most useful cash crops across the globe. However, as water supplies ___35___, farmers and consumers need to be more conscious of the effect that these products have on the environment as a whole.A) abstracts I) nearlyB) abundant J) reckoningC) awareness K) reducingD) conscience L) sewE) exact M) shrinkF) increasingly N) statisticsG) intense O) textileH) mendSection 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 making the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2.The spoken webA) We're growing more used to chatting to our computers, phones and smart speakers through voiceassistants like Amazon's Alexa, Apple's Siri and Microsoft's Cortana. Blind and partially sighted people have been using text-to-speech converters for decades.B) Out of these assistants, Siri is the most well-known. The assistant uses voice inquiries and anatural-language user interface (界面) to answer questions. The software adapts to users' individual language usages, searches, and preferences, with continuing use.C) Some think voice could soon take over from typing and clicking as the main way to interact online. Butwhat are the challenges of moving to "the spoken web"?D) What use is written online content if you can't read? That is the situation facing illiterate (不识字的)African farmers. They are often denied crucial information the web offers many others. With a literacy rate in some parts of Africa at only 22.6%, farmers are often "underpaid for their produce because they might be unaware of the prevailing prices," says Francis Dittoh, a researcher behind Mr Meteo, a speech-based weather information service.E) "The most frequently heard complaint is about rainfall predictions," says Mr Dittoh, who lives in Tamale,northern Ghana. "They tell us the methods their forefathers used to predict the weather don't seem to work as well these days." This is down to climate change, he believes. Yet knowing when it's going to rain is vital for farmers wanting to sow seeds, irrigate crops or take their animals out to the fields to feed on grass.F) Mr Dittoh says the idea of converting online weather reports into speech came from the farmersthemselves, after a workshop in the village of Guabuligah. "They came up with this," he says. Mr Meteo takes the online weather forecast, converts it to a short recording in the appropriate language and makes it available on a basic phone. Farmers ring up to receive the information. The local language Dagbani is spoken by 1.2 million people but is not served by any online translation applications. The service was designed to be cheap and easy to run, says Mr Dittoh. He plans to begin field tests this month, workingwith Tamale's Savanna Agricultural Research Institute.G) The spoken web could also help the one-in-five adults in Europe and the U.S. with poor reading skills.But building the spoken web—web-to-voice and voice-to-web—isn't straightforward. For software to understand pizza is served at Italian restaurants is easy. To cover multiple domains and to be able to havea conversation with users on every single topic is still a long way off.H) So although many computer assistants can answer simple questions about the weather and play music forus, anything resembling a wide-ranging human conversation is decades away. Artificial intelligence just isn't smart enough yet. Even turning your voice into text—automatic speech recognition—is one of the hardest problems to solve, as there are as many ways to pronounce things as there are people on the planet.I) Siri has often been praised for its ability to interpret our casual language and deliver very specific andaccurate results, sometimes even providing additional information. But it is still somewhat restricted, particularly when the language moves away from stiffer commands into more human interactions. In one example, the phrase "Send a text to Jason, Clint, Sam, and Lee saying we're having dinner at Silver Cloud restaurant" was interpreted as sending a message to Jason only, containing the text "Clint Sam and Lee saying we're having dinner at Silver Cloud restaurant". It has also been noted that Siri lacks a proper editing function, as saying "Edit message to say: we're at Silver Cloud restaurant and you should come find us" generates "Clint Sam and Lee saying we're having dinner at Silver Cloud restaurant to say we're at Silver Cloud restaurant and you should come find us".J) Using voice interaction feels far more intimate than surfing the net the old-fashioned way. This is intentional as the informal tone of the assistant helps create an emotional attachment. But if something speaks, it must also listen. Our phones are always near us and they are collecting data about us all the time. This has already raised privacy concerns. The American Civil Liberties Union has stated that digital assistants create a threat to privacy from hackers. Some people have other concerns. They worry assistants will one day be used to deliver advertising directly to us.K) But digital voices need more personality to make them popular. Robots are not yet witty, Siri is boring.The benefits of using voice instead of tapping fingers obviously depend on the context. Doctors completing online forms about their patients by speech, for example, can dictate 150 words a minute, three times faster than typing on a keyboard. This enables them to spend less time on administration and more time with patients.L) Last year, speech recognition company Nuance helped a doctors' surgery in Dukinfield, near Manchester, set up a speech system for the practice's six doctors. Now they can dictate notes on a patient's health condition and treatment and a smart assistant automatically enters the information into the right fields ona web form. Previously, the doctors made voice recordings that were then transcribed by secretaries—aprocess that was costly and likely to cause delays. The new system means letters to patients now have more detail.M) Using voice also makes sense when you're doing other things with your hands. Think about when you're cooking, and you just want to know what the next step in the recipe is. Your hands are covered with oil;you're not going to get on the iPad, so it's a lot more natural to talk. And speech obviously makes sense when you're driving. In the U.S., 29% of drivers admit they surf behind the wheel, according to insurance firm State Farm. This is up from 13% in 2009. No wonder using mobile phones while driving causes more crashes a year than drink driving, says the U.S. National Safety Council.36. According to Francis Dittoh, their speech-based weather information service was meant to beinexpensive and easy to use.37. Using voice instead of typing enables doctors to spend more time taking care of patients.38. It is extremely difficult to convert voice into text because of different pronunciations.39. African farmers unable to read often don't have access to important information conveyed online.40. Some phone users worry advertisers will take advantage of voice assistants to send ads directly to them.41. The spoken web is helpful when one's hands are occupied.42. Some people believe online interaction would soon depend mainly on voice.43. Setting up a spoken web is by no means an easy task.44. Weather information is extremely important to farmers.45. Some people are concerned about privacy because their phones are constantly collecting their personalinformation.Section CDirections: There are 2 passages in this section. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A),B),C)and D).You should decide on the best choice and mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre. Passage OneQuestions 46 to 50 are based on the following passage.The United States is facing a housing crisis: Affordable housing is inadequate, while luxury homes abound （充裕), and homelessness remains a persistent problem. Despite this, popular culture and the housing industry market happiness as living with both more space and more amenities (便利设施). Big houses are advertized as a reward for hard work and diligence, turning housing from a basic necessity into a luxury.This is reflected in our homes. The average single-family home built in the United States before 1970was less than 1,500 square feet in size. By 2016, the average size of a new, single-family home was 2,422 square feet. What's more, homes built in the 2000s were more likely than earlier models to have more of all types of spaces; bedrooms, bathrooms, living rooms, dining rooms, recreation rooms and garages.There are consequences of living big. As middle-class houses have grown larger, two things have happened. First, large houses take time to maintain, so cleaners and other low-wage service workers are required to keep these houses in order. Second, once-public spaces, where people from diverse backgrounds used to come together, have increasingly become privatized, leading to a reduction in the number of public facilities available to all, and a reduced quality of life for many. Take swimming pools. While in 1950, only 2,500 U.S. families owned pools, by 1999 this number was 4 million. At the same time, public municipal pools were often closed, leaving low-income people nowhere to swim.The trend for bigger housing thus poses ethical questions. Should Americans accept a system in which the middle and upper classes enjoy a luxurious lifestyle, using the low-wage labor of others? Are we willing to accept a system in which an increase in amenities purchased by the affluent means a reduction in amenities for the poor?I believe neither is acceptable. We must change the way we think: living well does not need to mean having more private spaces; instead, it could mean having more public spaces. A better goal than building bigger houses for some is to create more publicly accessible spaces and amenities for all.46. What are big houses promoted to be in the United States?A) A luxury for the homeless. C) An abundant source of comforts.B) A reward for industriousness. D) An absolute necessity for happiness.47. What is one of the consequences of living big?A) Many Americans' quality of life has become lower.B) People from diverse backgrounds no longer socialize.C) People no longer have access to public swimming pools.D) Many Americans' private life has been negatively affected.48. What questions arise from living big?A) Questions related to moral principles.B) Questions having to do with labor cost.C) Questions about what lifestyle to promote.D) Questions concerning housing development.49. What kind of social system does the author think is unacceptable?A) One in which the wealthy exploit the low-wage laborers building their houses.B) One in which the rich purchase amenities at an increasingly unjustifiable price.C) One in which the upper classes deprive the lower classes of affordable housing.D) One in which the affluent enjoy a more comfortable life at the expense of the poor.50. What does the author advocate for people to live well?A) Finding ways to turn private spaces into public ones.B) Building more houses affordable to those less affluent.C) More public spaces created for everyone to enjoy.D) All amenities made accessible to the rich and the poor alike.Passage TwoQuestions 51 to 55 are based on the following passage.Most of us in the entrepreneurial community are blessed—or cursed—with higher-than-average ambition. Ambitious people strongly desire accomplishments and are willing to take more risks and spend more effort to get them.Overall, this is a positive quality, especially for people trying to build their own businesses. Apparently, if you're more naturally driven to set goals, you are more likely to succeed.Actually, this isn't always the case. In fact, in some cases, extreme ambition may end up doing more harm than good.One major side effect of excessive ambition is the tendency to focus too determinedly on one particular vision or end goal. This is problematic because it hinders your ability to adapt to new circumstances, which is vital if you want to be a successful entrepreneur. If a new competitor emerges to threaten your business, you may need to change direction, even if that means straying from your original vision. If you have too much ambition, you'll find this hard, if not impossible.Few people are successful when they try to build their first brand. Unfortunately, for the most ambitious entrepreneurs, a failure is seen as disastrous, and impossible to recover from.It's a clear departure from the intended plan toward the intended goal. For people with limited ambition, however, failure is viewed as something closer to reality. Remember, failure is inevitable, and every failure you survive is a learning experience.Ambitious people tend to be more materialistically successful than their non-ambitiouscounterparts. However, they're only slightly happier than their less-ambitious counterparts, and tend to live significantly shorter lives. This implies that even though ambitious people are more likely to achieve conventional "success," such success means nothing for their health and happiness-and if you don't have health and happiness, what else could possibly matter?Clearly, some amount of ambition is good for your motivation. Without any ambition, you wouldn't start your own business, set or achieve goals and get far in life. But an excess of ambition can also be dangerous, putting you at risk of burnout, stubbornness and even a shorter life.51. What does the author think of most entrepreneurs?A) They are more willing to risk their own lives.B) They are more ambitious than ordinary people.C) They achieve greater nonconventional success.D) They have more positive qualities than most of us.52. What does the author imply by saying "this isn't always the case" (Line 1, Para. 3)?A) Ambitious people may not have a greater chance of success.B) Ambitious people may not have more positive qualities.C) Entrepreneurs' ambition does as much good as harm.D) Entrepreneurs are more naturally driven to success.53. What does the author say is of extreme importance for one to become a successful entrepreneur?A) Holding on to one's original vision.B) Being able to adapt to new situations.C) Focusing determinedly on one particular goal.D) Avoiding radical change in one's career direction.54. How do the most ambitious entrepreneurs regard failure in their endeavor?A) It will awaken them to reality.B) It is a lesson they have to learn.C) It means the end of their career.D) It will result in a slow recovery.55. What does the author advise us to do concerning ambition?A) Distinguish between conventional success and our life goal.B) Follow the example of the most ambitious entrepreneurs.C) Avoid taking unnecessary risks when starting a business.D) Prioritize health and happiness over material success.Part IV Translation (30 minutes)Directions:For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to translate a passage from Chinese into English. You should write your answer on Answer Sheet 2.中国越来越重视终身教育,发展继续教育是构建终身教育体系的有效途径。

2023年12月四级试题四级试题一：What do you think is the best way to lose weight? (请你回答)答案：The best way to lose weight is through a combination of healthy eating and exercise. A balanced diet that is low in fat and sugar and high in fiber, as well as regular exercise, particularly aerobic exercise like running or swimming, can help to effectively lose weight while also improving overall health.四级试题二：What are the most important skills for success in the workplace? (请你回答)答案：The most important skills for success in the workplace include communication skills, teamwork skills, problem-solving skills, time management skills, and leadership skills. These skills are essential for effective collaboration with colleagues, successful completion of projects, and career development.四级试题三：What is the best way to improve your English proficiency? (请你回答)答案：The best way to improve your English proficiency is through consistent practice and immersion. Regularly engaging in speaking, listening, reading, and writing activities in English, as well as surroundyourself with English through media and cultural experiences, can helpto improve your language skills significantly.四级试题四：What is the most effective way to improve your memory? (请你回答)答案：The most effective way to improve your memory is through regular exercise and a balanced diet. Physical exercise can improve the health of your brain and promote the growth of new neurons, while a diet rich in omega-3 fatty acids, antioxidants, and fruits and vegetables can also enhance cognitive function and memory.四级试题五：What is the most important factor in determining a person's success? (请你回答)答案：The most important factor in determining a person's success is their attitude. A positive and determined attitude leads to greater motivation and effort, which can help a person to overcome challenges and achieve their goals. Conversely, a negative attitude can prevent a person from achieving success even if they have great talent or ability.四级试题六：What is the best way to manage stress? (请你回答)答案：The best way to manage stress is through relaxation techniques and stress management methods. Techniques like deepbreathing, yoga, meditation, and positive thinking can help to reduce stress levels and improve mental well-being. Additionally, maintaining healthy habits like regular exercise, a balanced diet, and sufficient sleep can also help to manage stress effectively.四级试题七：What is the most important quality for being a good leader? (请你回答)答案：The most important quality for being a good leader is empathy. Empathy allows leaders to connect with their team members, understand their needs and perspectives, and create a sense of unity and purpose. Empathy also helps leaders to motivate and inspire their teams towards achieving common goals.四级试题八：What is the best way to save money? (请你回答)答案：The best way to save money is through budgeting and planning. Regularly assessing your income and expenses, creating a budget that allocates funds for necessary expenses and savings goals, and being mindful of unnecessary spending can help you to save money effectively. Additionally, finding ways to earn extra income can also contribute to saving goals.。