英语四级听力新题型模拟2021(第6套) 短篇新闻(3)

2021年6月大学英语四级真题试卷（3）作文PartⅠWriting(30minutes)Studies have shown that playingviolent videogames can increaseaggressive thoughts，behaviors，and feelings in both the short-term and long-term.[2]Violentvideogames can also desensitizepeople to seeing aggressivebehavior and decrease prosocialbehaviors such as helping anotherperson and feeling empathy(theability to understand others).Thelonger that individuals areexposed to violent videogames，the more likely they are to haveaggressive behaviors，thoughts，and feelings.These effects havebeen seen in studies in bothEastern and Western countries.Although males spend more timethan females playing violent videogames，violent videogameexposure can increase aggressivethoughts，behaviors，and feelingsin both sexes.阅读Section A词汇理解(完形填空)Nowadays you can't buy any hing without then being asked to provide...26.E)experience27.B)commonplace28.J)routinely29.D)desperate30.H)prompted31.I)roughly32.K)shining33.0)wonder34.C)confess35.G)optionSection B信息匹配(长篇阅读)The start of highschool doesn't have to be stressful36.[E]In addition，studies find the first year of high school typically shows one of the greatest increases in depression of any year over the lifespan.37.[G]In one recent study，we examined360adolescents'beliefs about the nature of“smartness”-that is，their fixed mindsets about intelligence.38.[J]These findings lead to several possibilities that we are investigating further.39.[C]In the new global economy，students who fail to finish the ninth grade with passing grades in college preparatory coursework are very unlikely to graduate on time and go onto get jobs.40.[H]We also investigated the social side of the high school transition.41.[E]In addition，studies find the first year of high school typically shows one of the greatest increases in depression of any year over the lifespan....42.[D]The consequences of doing poorly in the ninth grade can impact more than students’ability to find a good job.43.[A]This month，more than4million students across the nation will begin high school.44.[I]Experiment results showed that students who were not taught that people can change showed poor stress respons-es.45.[F]Given all that’s riding on having a successful ninthgrade experience，it pays to explore what can be done to meet the academic，social and emotional challenges of the transition to high school.Section C仔细阅读2篇(阅读理解)Boredom has become trendy.Studies point to how boredom is good for creativity·46.A)It facilitates innovative thinking.47.A)A need to be left alone.48.C)It may prevent people from developing a genuine sense of community.49.B)Reflect on how they relate to others.50.D)Devote themselves to a worthy cause.Can you remember whatyou ate yesterday?If asked，most people will be......51.A)Calorie consumption had fallen drastically over the decades.52.A)People's calorie intake was far from accurately reported.53.B)They overlook the potential causes of obesity.54.B)The potential causes of snacking.55.B)Make sure people eatnon-fatteningfood.PartⅣTranslation翻译(汉译英)普洱(Pu'er)茶深受中国人喜爱，最好的普洱茶产自云南的西双版纳(Xishuangbanna)，那里的气候和环境为普洱茶树的生长提供了最佳条件。

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U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry traveled toMogadishu, So ___lia, Tuesday. He is the firstsecretary of state to visit the country while in offi ___.U.S. officials did not announ ___ the visit before ittook pla ___.Mr. Kerry met with So ___lia's president and prime minister while in Mogadishu. A U.S. StateDepartmentofficial said the secretary's visit showed support for the So ___li gover ___ent'sprogress. Mr. Kerry also wanted to give thanks to the nations that worked with the AfricanUnion pea ___keeping mission in So ___lia.So ___li President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud told Mr. Kerry that his visit was a great moment forthe country.ISIS claims responsibility for shooting in TexasThe Islamic State militant group said it is responsible for an attack Sunday on a large meetingpla ___ near Dallas, Texas. Gu ___en shot and wounded a guard at the ___nter. ISIS claimedresponsibility in a radio broadcast Tuesday.A private group was holding a petition at the ___nter for cartoons of Islam's prophetMuham ___d. Poli ___ shot and killed the two attackers.U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson said in a statement that officials wereinvestigating the attack.French law ___kers approve spy billFran ___'s lower house of Parliament has approved a measure would permit spying on terrori ___suspects.If passed, in ___igen ___ servi ___s could pla ___ cameras and recording devi ___s in suspects' homesand cars without approval from a judge.The measure would also for ___ munication panies to permit in ___igen ___ servi ___s touse electronic "lock boxes" to record data from all Inter users in Fran ___.Civil liberties activists have criticized the bill.Both Socialist ___jority and conservative opposition law ___kers supported the measure. TheFrench Senate will now begin debate on the bill.Oba ___ chooses Joe Dunford for Joint Chiefs of Staff chairPresident Barack Oba ___ has nominated Marine General Joseph Dunford, Jr. as the nextchair ___n of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.General Dunford led the Afghanistan war coalition in xx and xx. He also supervised thechange of security leadership from NATO to Afghan for ___s.The Federal Bureau of Investigation is gatheringinfor___tion about the two men who opened fireoutside an event last weekend in Garland, Texas. Asecurity offi ___r shot and killed the gu ___en. Theoffi ___r was wounded in the attack.The shooting took pla ___ near a building where aprivate group was holding a contest. The groupoffered a $10,000 prize for the best depiction ofIslam's Prophet Moham ___d. For Muslims, any i ___geor representation of the prophet is considereddisrespectful.The event was the idea of a group called the American Freedom Defense Initiative, also knownas Stop the Islamization of America.Poli ___ investigators searched the area where the shooting took pla ___ through the night and intothe morning. Joe Harn is with the poli ___ department in Garland, Texas. He said poli ___ know whathappened on Sunday."Two men exited the dark-colored sedan. Both of them had assault rifles, came around theback of the car and started shooting at the poli ___ car. The poli ___ offi ___r inthat car beganreturning fire and struck both men, taking them down."Poli ___ used a robot to examine the suspects' car for explosives. They did not find any.Later, investigators identified one of the dead men as31-year-old Elton Simpson. He was bornin the United States. As a young ___n, he aepted Islam. Poli ___ say he shared an apartmentwith Nadir Soofi, the other gun ___n, in Phoenix, Arizona.Court documents say that Elton Simpson had been under investigation sin ___ xx. They say hewas tried and jailed in xx for lying to agents of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. He wassuspected of wanting to join Islamic extremists in So ___lia.Federal agents and poli ___ searched the men's apartment home in Phoenix. Before carrying outthe attack, Simpson is said to have provided details of his plans on the social media site.The shooting has extended the debate about ___ of speech. Organizers of the contestdescribed it as a free speech event.Debate about ___ of speechPamela Geller was the lead organizer of the event in Garland. She pared the attack to themurder of 12 people earlier this year at Paris offi ___s of the French weekly Charlie Hebdo.Her group has created public debate over its opinions of Muslims in America. Her supporterssay she speaks the truth about a topic people are too fearful to discuss. Her critics, however,call her a bigot. Oren Segal is with the Anti-Defa ___tion League. The group describes itself onits website as dedicated to stopping the defa ___tion of theJewish people and to securejusti ___ and fair treatment to all.Mr. Segal said Ms. Geller "is one of the leading American anti-Muslim bigots, consistentlyvilifying Muslims and the Islamic faith under the guise of course of fighting radical Islamists." Hesaid that she does not recognize a differen ___ between Islamic extremists and all Muslims.Ms. Geller answered critici ___ against her in an e ___il to VOA.She wrote that, "It is not bigotry to stand up for the___ of speech and the ___ ofexpression against those who would violently suppress it," she wrote. "The ADL apparentlyprefers submission in the fa ___ of violent threats to standing up for the liberty and dignity ofthe individual."The non-profit Southern Poverty Law Center has also condemned Ms. Geller's group.In xx, the American Freedom Defense Initiative campaigned against a proposed Islamiommunity ___nter near the former World Trade Center towers in New York City. Terrorists withties to al-Qaida destroyed the towers in xx. The munity ___nter was never built.On Tuesday, the Islamic State militant group claimed responsibility for the attack Sunday. Therewas no immediate ment from U.S. officials on the group's claim.模板,内容仅供参考。

2021年12月英语四级听力考试模拟试题(英语周报版)[三]Part III Listening ComprehensionSection ADirections: In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long conversations. At the end of each conversation, one or more questions will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B), C) and D), and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre.11. M: Have you seen Jane lately? I thought that she was studying at the American Language Institute, but yesterday I saw her going into the chemistry lab in the engineering building.W: That is not surprising. Jane is a part-time student this semester. She is taking three classes at the Institute and one class at the university.Q: What do we learn about Jane?12. M: Excuse me, would you please tell me when the nextflight to Tokyo is?W: Sure, the next direct flight to Tokyo is 4 hours from now, but if you do not mind transferring at Shanghai, you can board now.Q: What do you learn from this conversation?13. W: Have you bought all the books you need this semester yet?M: I’ve bought a book for writing practice, but the textbooks for extensive reading and listening were sold out.Q: Which course has the man got a book for?14. M: I would like to move to the suburbs, but I don’t have enough money to pay the high taxes.W: I wish you could. It is nice to live there.Q: Why isn’t the man moving to the suburbs?15. W: You don’t feel very well, do you? Have you got a cold?M: Oh, no, but my teeth ache. I just had three scoops of chocolate ice-cream.Q: What probably caused the man’s problem?16. M: Sorry to trouble you. But is there any possibility of borrowing a blanket? I feel cold.W: I think we’ve got one. Could you wait until aftertake-off please?Q: What is the probable relationship between the two speakers?17. W: Professor Wang’s car has got a scratch.M: What a shame! But maybe I can give him a hand with the paint work.Q: What does the man mean?18. W: I really can’t stand the way David controls the conversation all the time. If he’s going to be at the Christmas party, I just won’t come.M: I’m sorry you feel that way. But my mother insists that he come.Q: Why is David being invited to the party?Now you’ll hear two long conversations.Conversation OneW: Hi, Michel, how’s everything going, and what’s with the flowers?M: They’re for my wife.W: Oh, a wedding anniversary or something?M: To tell you the truth, it couldn’t be worse. You see, I have to pick up my wife from the airport this evening, butwhile she was gone, there were a few minor mishaps.W: Oh, really? What happened?M: Well, I had some of the guys over Friday night to watch a basketball game on TV, but one of them got all excited, and started going around, waving his arms, and he accidentally knocked over my wife’s 250-year old porcelain vase given to her by her grandmother, and broke it beyond repair.W: Man, have you tried…M: Super glue? Yup, but she would be able to tell in a second.W: Oh, wow. You’re in hot water now.M: If it had been only that.W: Oh, there’s more?M: Yeah, you see, the water from the vase spilled all over the manuscript of a book my wife has been writing for the past two years. It blurred the ink over many of the pages. And so one of the guys had the bright idea of drying the pages by the fire while we watched, uh, the rest of the game, but a spark from the fire must have blown out and burned the manuscript to a crisp.W: But what about an electronic file copy? She had one, didn’t she?M: Well, actually, her computer crashed the day beforewhile I was playing some computer games, and I haven’t been able to get it to work since.W: Man, you are in trouble now. You’re going to have a hard time digging yourself out of this one. Ah, so I get it now. You’re buying the flowers for her as a part of some kind of peace offering, right?M: No, not at all. They’re for my funeral.Questions 19 to 22 are based on the conversation you have just heard.19. What was the man doing on Friday night when his problems started?20. What did the man do with the vase?21. How did the manuscript of the book become totally ruined?22. What sort of reaction does the man expect from his wife about his misfortunes?Conversation TwoW: Excuse me, I came to look at the apartment you have advertised in the paper.M: Fine. Do you smoke or drink?W: No. Why?M: We don’t allow that in our apartment. Do you have a job?W: I have a part-time job but I’m a student. My parents are going to pay the rent.M: OK. Let’s go to take a look. We have two actually, 102 and 213. They’re both two-bedroom apartments.W: Oh, I didn’t notice that in the ad… I’m going to be living alone so that’s too big.M: We do have a one-bedroom that will be empty in a couple of weeks, 201.W: Can I see that one now?M: I think it’s OK. Miss Smith is out.W: How much does the apartment rent for?M: $145.00 a month. And there’s a one-month deposit. Of course you get that back if the apartment is in good condition when you move out.W: That’s a little more than I was planning on paying. I was thinking of $120.00 or $125.00 a month.M: Here we are. Come on in.W: Oh, say. This is very nice. And it’s really bright in here.M: The phone, store and fridge go with the apartment. You have to pay the bills of course, though.W: I really like it.M: Well?W: I think I’ll take it. It’s a little bit expensive but it’s very convenient to the university.M: Can you make a deposit today?W: Yes. Is a hundred dollars OK?M: Fine.Questions 23 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.23. Who is the girl?24. Which apartment will she rent?25. How much is the rent?Section BDirections: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. Both the passage and the 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 2 with a single line through the centre.Passage OneSome of the most interesting buildings in the world are thepyramids. The pyramids stand huge and silent and in modern days people look at them and wonder: Who built them? Why? When? What is inside? How did they do it? Thousands of years ago in Egypt, kings built the pyramids. They used to build them as their tombs. The kings thought the pyramids would help them find life after death. They also wanted the world to remember them as important people. Some pyramids were for queens. But they are less interesting because they are not as big. The oldest pyramids that we know today are the pyramids near Sahara in Egypt. They are about 5,000 years old. There are many pyramids along the Nile River. The largest is the pyramid of Khufu. It is made of two million three hundred thousand huge stones, most of them higher than a person. It is about 144 meters high. To build the pyramid of Khufu 100, 000 men worked for 20 years. We know there was wonderful treasure in the pyramids. Robbers went into the pyramids and took many of these treasures. Today some of the treasures are in museums.The people of Mexico also built pyramids. They did not build the pyramids for tombs. They built pyramids and then built temples on top of them. Each pyramid has a wide stairway that goes from the bottom to the top. There’s nothing inside the pyramids, only dirt or more stones.How did the people of ancient days build the pyramids? How did they carry and lift the huge stones? Each stone fits so well and they didn’t have our modern machines. The ancient artwork of Egypt and Mexico gives us some ideas. Scientists have studied the pyramids but nobody can say just how they did it. Some day if you can, you ought to go to see the pyramids. You will never forget them.Questions 26 to 28 are based on the passage you have just heard.26. Which of the following is NOT a reason the Egyptian kings built pyramids?27. Where are some of the treasures from the pyramids?28. Which of the following statements is true about the pyramids?Passage TwoIf you plan to remain in the United States for any length of time, you will soon find it too expensive to stay in a hotel and will want to find another place to live. As is true in cities anywhere in the world, the farther you live outside the city, generally the lower the rent will be. However, traveling to and from the city by bus, car, or train may make it as expensive as living in the city. Naturally, it is easier to join in thelife of a city if one is close to the center. For that reason, you may prefer to live as close to the center of the city as possible. Or, you may prefer to rent a place for only a month or two until you become more familiar with the area.Your best source of information about either houses or apartments is likely to be the local newspaper. Usually, the week’s most complete listing of houses or apartments to rent appears in the Sunday newspaper, which, in many cities, can be obtained late Saturday night. Many people looking for houses or apartments believe that they have a better chance of finding a place to live if they have all the information as soon as possible. On Sunday morning, they are ready to call or visit.Questions 29 to 31 are based on the passage you have just heard.29. If you would like to pay lower rent, where should you live?30. What is good about living close to the city center?31. When do most people go visiting houses or apartments?Passage ThreeIn recent years, American society has become increasingly dependent on its universities to find solutions to its major problems. It is the universities that have been charged withthe principal responsibility for developing the expertise to place men on the moon; to deal with our urban problems and our deteriorating environment; to develop the means to feed the world’s rapidly increasing population. The effort involved in meeting these demands presents its own problems. In addition, this concentration on the creation of new knowledge significantly impinges on the universities’ efforts to perform their other principal functions--the transmission and interpretation of knowledge, that is, the imparting of the heritage of the past and the preparing of the next generation to carry it forward.With regard to this, perhaps their most traditionally sanctioned task, colleges and universities today generally find themselves in a serious bind. On the one hand, there is the American commitment, entered into especially since World War II, to provide higher education for all young people who can profit from it. The result of the commitment has been a dramatic rise in enrollment in our universities, coupled with a radical shift from the private to the public sector of higher education. On the other hand, there are serious and continuing limitations on the resources available for higher education.While higher education has become a great “growthindustry,” it is also simultaneously a tremendous drain on the resources of this nation. With the vast increase in enrollment and the shift in priorities away from education in state and federal budgets, there is in most of our public institutions a significant decrease in per capita outlay for their students. One crucial aspect of this drain on resources lies in the persistent shortage of trained faculty, which has led, in turn, to a declining standard of competence in instruction.Intensifying these difficulties is, as indicated above, the concern with research, with its competing claims on resources and faculty. In addition, there is a strong tendency for the institutions’organization and functionality to conform to the demands of research rather than those of teaching.Questions 32 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard.32. What is the most important function of institutions of higher education?33. What is one of the causes of the difficulties of American higher education?34. What is a serious outcome brought about by the shortage of resources?35. What is the main topic of the passage?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 in the blanks numbered from 36 to 43 with the exact words you have just heard. For blanks numbered from 44 to 46 you are required to fill in the missing information. For these blanks, you can either use the exact words you have just heard or write down the main points in your own words. Finally, when the passage is read for the third time, you should check what you have written.There are various ways in which individual economic units can interact with one another. Three basic ways may be (36) described as the market system, (37) administered system, and the traditional system.In a market system, individual economic units are (38) free to interact among each other in the (39) marketplace. It is possible to buy commodities from other economic units or sell commodities to them. In a market, transactions may take place via barter or money exchange. In a barter economy, (40) real goods such as (41) automobiles, shoes, and pizzas are tradedagainst each other. Obviously, finding somebody who wants to trade my old car in exchange for a sailboat may not always be an easy task. Hence, the (42) introduction of money as a (43) medium of exchange eases transactions considerably. (44) In the modern market economy, goods and services are bought or sold for money.An alternative to the market system is administrative control by some agency over all transactions. This agency will issue edicts or commands as to how much of each good and service should be produced, exchanged, and consumed by each economic unit. Central planning may be one way of administering such an economy. (45) The central plan, drawn up by the government, shows the amounts of each commodity produced by the various firms and allocated to different households for consumption. This is an example of complete planning of production, consumption, and exchange for the whole economy.In a traditional society, production and consumption patterns are governed by tradition; every person’s place within the economic system is fixed by parentage, religion, and custom. Transactions take place on the basis of tradition, too. People belonging to a certain group or caste may have an obligation to care for other persons, provide them with food and shelter,care for their health, and promote education. (46) Clearly, in a system where every decision is made on the basis of tradition alone, progress may be difficult to achieve. A stagnant society may result.。

英语四级听力新题型模拟2021(第11套) 短篇新闻(2)3,21JfAn4C@to81ccO!f3CWDitP_*3fuwY Questions 3 and 4 will be based on the following news item.E)SPLMGcHBcUN 3A.Highways.B.City streets.C.The U.S.-Canada border.D.Snow-stricken regions.C@#-Emc(]6W-k7r,u& 4A.24.B.25.C.40.D.48.4BzP,LdzY(3Fq^okqLwxmGtJ+9avaV+]L=DB]xV,ZUsLIOT1#cCUKeSp(2]xxDB7uY7etYu2RhAv+#!m|V-7!X9,AK News Item Two05|TO|]emtTY.Canadian police and military teams were working Tuesday afternoon to rescue about 300 people stranded after what a local official termed "the most brutal storm to hit the Ontario region in 25 years". Some people have been stuck in their vehicles for more than 24 hours following blinding snow that piled up so high it made it almost impossible to open vehicle doors. Ontario Provincial police initially reported about 360 vehicles and about 300 people have been stranded near Sonia, Ontario, on Highway 402, a major thoroughfare linking the U.S.-Canada border to London, Ontario. Some of those people have since been rescued but Sonia mayor, Mike Bradley, said it could be another 24 hours before everyone is taken to safety.,BmtLJqmEw4hF3S6q!am 3.What did the rescue efforts mainly concentrate on?4.How long might the last group of people have been trapped in their vehicles before being rescued?Zis-FWNjWJhd&L 短篇新闻（二）w]2[o58#8Z(xH,T,X] 一场被安大略当局称为“25年来最为凶残的暴风雪”过后，加拿大警方和军队在周二下午正对被困的300位市民进行着救援工作.@1*t_%XzYfO45%bNxsQ。

2021年6月英语四级听力短文3篇（2021最新版）作者：______编写日期：2021年__月__日【篇一】2021年6月英语四级听力短文Albert Einstein was born in Gemp3any in 1879, His father owned a factory that made electrical devices. His mother enjoyed music and books. His parents were Jewish but they did not observe many of the religion’s rules. Albert was a quite child who spent much of his time alone. He was slow to talk and had difficulty learning to read. When Albert was five years old,his father gave him a compass. The child was filled with wonder when he discovered that the compass needle always pointed in the same direction—to be north. He asked his father and his uncle what caused the needle to move. Their answers about magnetism and gravity were difficult for the boy to understand. Yet he spent a lot of time thinking about them. He said later that he felt something hidden had to be behind things.Useful expressions and words:1. device 装置，设备leave to one’s own devices 听任某人自行其是，允许某人按自己的意愿做事She left the child to her own devices for an hour in the afternoon.她允许孩子在下午有一个小时的自由支配时间。

英语四级听力新题型模拟听写训练:第2套短篇新闻(3)听力文本：Questions 5 to 7 will be based on the following news item.问题5至问题7是基于下面这则新闻。

Hundreds of emergency workers carefully searched the site of a five-story apartment building in southern Ukraine Thursday after a series of explosions reduced it to rubble, authority said.官方人士称，周四数百名紧急救援人员对乌克兰南部被一系列爆炸夷为平地的大楼进行了搜索The explosions happened at Wednesday night in the Black Sea resort town of Yevpatoria.爆炸发生在周三晚上黑海地区的度假小镇耶普托尼亚。

According to Igor Krol, a spokesman for the Ukraine's Emergency Situations Ministry,乌克兰紧急情况部发言人伊戈尔·克罗尔称at least 17 people dead and 24 others missing, 21 people have been rescued.至少有17人死亡，24人失踪，21获救。

"We are now investigating all possible reasons for the explosions," Krol said.“我们目前正在调查所有可能导致爆炸发生的原因。

”克罗尔说。

Volodymiyr Shandra, the Ukrainian Emergency Situations minister, told local media that乌克兰紧急情况部部长弗拉基米尔·尚德拉告诉当地媒体，oxygen canister being stored in the basement of thebuilding could have triggered the blasts.可能是储存在大楼内地下室的氧气罐引发的这次爆炸。

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2021英语四级六月新闻报道In June 2021, several news reports covered a wide range of topics that caught the attention of English proficiency test-takers preparing for the Chinese College English Test (CET-4). Here are some highlights from these news reports.1. COVID-19 Vaccination Efforts: News reports highlighted the progress and challenges in the global COVID-19 vaccination campaign. Countries such as China, the US, and the UK were leading in vaccination rates, while some developing nations faced difficulties in accessing vaccines. The reports also discussed the importance of achieving herd immunity to control the spread of the virus.2. Environmental Protection: There were numerous news reports on environmental issues. One of the key topics was climate change, as the UN Climate Change Conference (COP26) was scheduled to be held in November 2021. The reports discussed efforts to reduce carbon emissions, promote renewable energy, and mitigate the impact of climate change.3. Sustainable Development: Sustainable development was another prominent theme in news reports. The discussions focused on the balance between economic growth and environmental preservation. Several countries and corporations were commended for adopting sustainable practices, such as reducing plastic waste and promoting green technologies.4. Education System Reform: The news also covered the ongoing reform of the education system in many countries. Reportershighlighted changes in curriculum, teaching methods, and assessments to improve the quality of education. Online learning, which became prevalent during the pandemic, continued to be a popular topic.5. Sports Events: Sports events, including the Tokyo Olympics and the UEFA Euro 2020, were widely covered in the news. Reports discussed the impact of the pandemic on these events and highlighted the achievements and challenges faced by athletes in their preparation and performance.6. Social Issues and Protest Movements: News reports addressed various social issues and protest movements worldwide. Topics included racial inequality, women's rights, LGBTQ+ rights, and democracy protests. The reports shed light on the ongoing struggles for social justice and advocated for equality and human rights.These were some of the key topics covered in June 2021 news reports. Test-takers preparing for CET-4 could benefit from keeping up with current events and expanding their vocabulary and language skills in these areas.。

2021年六月四级英语考试真题及答案全文共3篇示例，供读者参考篇12021年六月四级英语考试真题及答案Part I 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 centre.Questions 1 and 2 are based on the news report you have just heard.1. A) An old friend of the man's.B) A salesman in the store.C) A detective working on the case.D) His own reflection in the mirror.2. A) His wallet was missing.B) His cell phone was stolen.C) He had lost his way.D) He forgot where his car was.Questions 3 and 4 are based on the news report you have just heard.3. A) Many residents left the city.B) The river overflowed its banks.C) The city was damaged by the storm.D) The storm caused great devastation.4. A) Looking for survivors in the ruin.B) Preventing a further disaster.C) Providing emergency relief to victims.D) Restoring the city's infrastructure.Questions 5 to 7 are based on the news report you have just heard.5. A) The police made an arrest.B) The suspect was released.C) The charges against the suspect were dropped.D) The suspect confessed to the crime.6. A) Traffic accidents.B) Robberies.C) Assaults.D) Drug offenses.7. A) Small-scale business fraud.B) Sexual harassment in the workplace.C) Cyber theft and privacy invasion.D) Securities investment scams.Section BDirections: In this section, you will hear two long conversations. At the end of each conversation, you will hear four questions. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.Questions 8 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.8. A) Buying an apartment.B) Painting a room.C) Moving to a new house.D) Renovating a kitchen.9. A) Fine arts.B) Architecture.C) Interior design.D) Landscape gardening.10. A) Italian.B) Mexican.C) Indian.D) French.11. A) They have an art exhibition at the museum.B) They take a painting class together.C) They visit famous buildings in the city.D) They explore different neighborhoods by bike.Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.12. A) It's a gift from his parents.B) It's a family heirloom.C) It's second-hand.D) It's newly bought.13. A) It has high nutritional value.B) It tastes better than ordinary olive oil.C) It can be used as a remedy for digestion problems.D) It's made from the first cold pressing of the olives.14. A) It's bottled at the family's own olive grove.B) It's an ancient family recipe.C) Its production process doesn't involve artificial additives.D) Its taste varies according to the types of olives used.15. A) Learning to make a special type of olive oil.B) Traveling to visit an olive grove.C) Choosing the right bottle for his girlfriend.D) Celebrating their anniversary.Section CDirections: In this section, you will hear three passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear three or four questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.Questions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard.16. A) It often leads to more problems.B) It is a sign of irresponsibility.C) It should be avoided at all costs.D) It is a natural part of one's growth.17. A) Make the other person laugh.B) Be humorous and polite.C) Pay attention to his interests.D) Try to act more maturely.18. A) He was full of fun and jokes.B) He was good at resolving conflicts.C) He often teased his friends playfully.D) He knew how to use humor wisely.Questions 19 to 21 are based on the passage you have just heard.19. A) It can lead to a higher risk of developing heart disease.B) It doesn't have a significant impact on the digestive system.C) It may cause harm to the blood vessels in kidney patients.D) It should be avoided by people with liver problems.20. A) By contracting certain diseases.B) Through a high-fat diet.C) By eating a lot of meat.D) As a result of aging.21. A) It largely depends on genetics.B) It is a result of an unhealthy lifestyle.C) It can be influenced by various factors.D) It is largely caused by excessive smoking.Questions 22 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard.22. A) Travel guides.B) Restaurant reviews.C) Cultural programs.D) City maps.23. A) They have easy access to technology.B) They prefer personalized travel services.C) They are more interested in local experiences.D) They have more time and money to spend.24. A) They provide updated information on weather conditions.B) They offer suggestions on where to stay and eat.C) They recommend things to do and see in a city.D) They have discount offers on tours and activities.25. A) Most modern travelers have a strong desire for independence.B) Modern travelers rely more on online resources for information.C) Traditional travel agencies have become obsolete.D) Modern travelers are more likely to be influenced by social media.Part II Reading Comprehension (35 minutes)Passage OneQuestions 26 to 30 are based on Passage One.26. A) To recycle the plastics they use.B) To buy plastic products made from recycled materials.C) To use less plastic in their daily lives.D) To support companies that produce eco-friendly products.27. A) Create plastic waste.B) Contribute to global warming.C) Add to air pollution.D) Pollute rivers and oceans.28. A) Develop alternatives to single-use plastics.B) Encourage people to reuse plastic items.C) Recycle more plastics.D) Control the use of plastic packaging.29. A) The economic benefits of reducing plastic waste.B) The need to improve people's recycling habits.C) The environmental threats posed by plastics.D) The negative consequences of plastic overuse on human health.30. A) It provides a reason for hope.B) It praises the efforts of environmental activists.C) It offers solutions to the plastic problem.D) It warns against ignoring environmental issues.Passage TwoQuestions 31 to 35 are based on Passage Two.31. A) To introduce a new product.B) To warn of potential health risks.C) To promote healthy eating habits.D) To report on a medical discovery.32. A) Processed foods.B) Sugary drinks.C) Fast food.D) Fatty snacks.33. A) They tend to consume more sugary drinks.B) They often choose high-calorie beverages.C) They are likely to eat less fresh produce.D) They may not be aware of the hidden sugar in their diet.34. A) Increased body fat and weight gain.B) Higher blood sugar levels and cholesterol.C) A higher risk of developing diabetes.D) An increase in inflammatory diseases.35. A) They can cut down on high-calorie snacks.B) They should watch their sugar intake.C) They can replace sugary drinks with healthier options.D) They should avoid consuming processed foods. Passage ThreeQuestions 36 to 40 are based on Passage Three.36. A) The positive influence of royal celebrity interviews.B) The increasing popularity of royal entertainment shows.C) The impact of celebrity endorsements on TV ratings.D) The emergence of celebrity-inspired products.37. A) They can promote human rights and equality.B) They contribute to increasing public interest.C) They are able to interact with ordinary people.D) They provide jobs for those in the entertainment industry.38. A) She improved the show's content.B) She won the support of the station's staff.C) She invited the Queen to appear on the show.D) She expanded the show's coverage.39. A) Fashion trends.B) Human-interest stories.C) Celebrity scandals.D) Social issues.40. A) It increases the credibility of the show.B) It enhances the entertainment value of the show.C) It ensures a high viewership for the show.D) It attracts royal approval for the show.Part III Vocabulary (20 minutes)Section ADirections: In this section, there are ten sentences, each with one word or phrase underlined. You are to identify the underlined part and then choose the correct answer from the four choices given.41. The pilot handled the emergency landing with remarkable coolness.A) requiredB) inspiredD) displayed42. The professor encouraged his students to think independently and critically.A) tryB) speakC) viewD) learn43. The once run-down neighborhood has been revitalized through community efforts.A) destroyedB) abandonedC) neglectedD) developed44. The new environmental regulations aim at reducing industrial pollution.A) directlyB) attentivelyD) practically45. The politician's comments on the controversial issue have caused a public outcry.A) privateB) emotionalC) sensitiveD) political46. The organizers hope to attract more participants to the annual charity event.A) rejectB) encourageC) connectD) remind47. The company plans to expand its operations to reach a wider market.A) improveB) enhanceD) feature48. The professor emphasized the importance of research in academic studies.A) approachesB) opportunitiesC) initiativesD) investigations49. The young entrepreneur founded her own tech company at the age of 25.A) createdB) joinedC) ledD) guided50. The local government has implemented measures to promote recycling in the community.A) adoptedB) designedD) advancedSection BDirections: In this section, there are ten sentences, each with one word or phrase underlined. You are to identify the underlined part and then choose the correct answer from the four choices given.Passage Four51. At a young age, Mozart displayed exceptional musical talent and creativity.A) uniqueB) extraordinaryC) promisingD) impressive52. His successful business career has enabled him to securea comfortable retirement.A) achieveB) maintainD) generate53. The police searched the suspect's home for evidence of his involvement in the crime.A) participationB) participationC) involvementD) participation54. She has been appointed to lead a team of researchers in conducting a major study.A) designatedB) assignedC) selectedD) sorted55. The company’s innovative marketing strategies have helped it gain a competitive edge in the industry.A) newB) originalD) inventive56. With the support of her family, she was able to overcome the challenges she faced.A) faceB) meetC) encounterD) confront57. The company’s commitment to sustainability has earned it a reputation for environmental responsibility.A) dedicatedB) devotedC) promisedD) determined58. He is known for his generosity and willingness to help those in need.A) kindnessB) compassionC) benevolenceD) selflessness59. The new government policies aim to address the country's economic challenges.A) resolveB) tackleC) handleD) solve60. The organization provides assistance to disadvantaged communities in times of crisis.A) helpB) supportC) aidD) benefitPart IV Translation (30 minutes)Section ADirections: In this section, there are five sentences in Chinese. For each sentence, there are four choices marked A), B), C) and D).Choose the best translation of the sentence and mark your answer on the Answer Sheet.61. 她对自己的成功感到自豪，因为她经过不懈的努力才取得了今天的成就。

Part I WritingDirections: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a composition on the topic: GraduateSchool or Work? You should write at least 120 words following the instructions given below in Chinese:目前，越来越多的大学生本科毕业之后选择继续进入研究生院学习。

一个重要的原因是工作不太好找。

那么你打算在大学毕业之后选择找工作还是准备继续上研究生呢?请就这个问题谈谈你的打算和主要原因。

Part II Reading Comprehension (Skimming and Scanning)Directions: In this part, you will have 15 minutes to go over the passage quickly and answer the questions on Answer sheet1.Why We LaughWe start finding things laughable —or not laughable —early in life. An infant first smiles at approximately eight days of age. Many psychologists assume this is his first sign of simple pleasure—food, warmth and comfort. At six months or less, the infant laughs to express complex pleasures—such as the light of Mother's smiling face. Between the ages of six months and one year, the baby learns to laugh for essentially the same reasons he will laugh throughout his life, says Dr. Jacob Levine, associate professor of psychology at YaleUniversity. Dr. Levine says that people laugh to express mastery over an anxiety. Picture what happens when a father throws his child into the air. The child will probably laugh—but not the first time. In spite of his enjoyment of "flying", he is too anxious to laugh. How does he know Daddy will catch him? Once the child realizes he will be caught, he is free to enjoy the game. But more importantly, says Dr. Levine, the child laughs because he has mastered an anxiety.Adult laughter is more subtle, but we also laugh at what we used to fear. The feeling of achievement, or lack of it, remains a crucial factor. Giving a first dinner party is an anxious event for a new bride. Will the food be good? Will the guests get along? Will she be a good hostess? Will the knives and forks, cups and saucers be all right? All goes well; the party is over. Now she laughs freely. Her pleasure from having proved her success is the foundation for her pleasure in recalling the evening activities. She couldn't enjoy the second pleasure without the first, more important one—her mastery of anxiety.Laughter is a social response triggered by cues. Scientists have not determined a brain center for laughter, and they are perplexed by patients with certain types of brain damage who go into laughing fits for no apparent reason. The rest of us require company, and a reason to laugh.When we find ourselves alone in a humorous situation, our usual response is to smile. Isn't it hue that our highest compliment to a humorous book is to say that "it made me laugh out of loud"? Of course, we do occasionally laugh alone; but when we do, we are, in a sense, socializing withourselves. We laugh at a memory, or at a part of ourselves.Of course, we don't always need a joke to make us laugh. People who survive frightening situations, such as a fire or an emergency plane landing, frequently relate their story of the crisis with laughter. Part of the laughter express relief that everything is now all right. During a crisis, definitely, everyone mobilizes energy to deal with the potential problem. If the danger is avoided, we need to release that energy. Some people cry; others laugh.When we are made the target of a joke, either on a personal or impersonal level, we are emotionally involved in it. Consequently, we won't be able to laugh.Knowing that laughter blunts emotion, we can better understand why we sometimes laugh when nothing is funny. We laugh during moments of anxiety because we feel no mastery over the situation, claims Dr. Levine. He explains, "very often compulsive laughter is a learned response. If we laugh, it expresses good feelings and the fact that we are able to cope. When we're in a situation in which we can't cope, we laugh to reassure ourselves that we can!"How often have we laughed at a funeral or upon hearing bad news? We laugh to deny an unendurable reality until we are strong enough to accept it. Laughter also breaks our tension. However, we may also be laughing to express relief that the tragedy didn't happen to us. We laugh before giving a big party, before delivering a speech, or while getting a traffic ticket, to say, "This isn't bothering me. See? I am laughing."But if we sometimes laugh in sorrow, more often we laugh with joy. Laughter creates and strengthens our socialbonds. And the ability to share a laugh has guided many marriages through hard periods of adjustment.How could we manage a life with the absence of laugh? According to Dr. Levine, we can measure our adjustment to the world by our capacity to laugh. When we are secure about our abilities, we can laugh at the defects of our own character. If we can laugh through our anxieties, we will not be overpowered by them.The ability to laugh starts early, but it takes a lifetime to perfect. Says Dr. Grotjahn, "when social relationships are mastered, when the individual has mastered...a peaceful relationship with himself, then he has...the sense of humor." And then he can throw back his head and laugh. Both infants and adults laugh for the same reasons.1. Giving your first dinner party is a source of laughter.2. The cues that trigger laughter have been studied by scientists.3. Ordinary people laugh a lot when they are alone.4. If you escape from a dangerous situation you might cry.5. When someone makes a joke about us we are able to share to joke.6. Funerals are a good source of jokes.7. It takes a lifetime to perfect the ability to laugh.8. Laughter is a defense mechanism when reality is too hard or if we hear______.9. A child of one and an old man laugh to show their______ of anxiety.10. Laughter is a social glue that______ our relations.Part IV Reading Comprehension (Reading in Depth)Section ADirections: In this section, there is a passage with ten blanks. You are required to select one word for each blank from a list of choices given in a word bank following the passage. Read the passage through carefully before making your choices. Each choice in the bank is 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.Andrew Carnegie, known as the King of Steel, built the steel industry in the United States. And in this process, he became one of the (47) men in America. His success resulted in part from his ability to sell the product and in part from his policy of (48) during periods of economic decline, when most of his competitors were reducing their (49) .Carnegie believed that individuals should progress through hard work, but he also felt strongly that the wealthy should use their (50) for the benefit of society. He opposed charity, (51) instead to provide educational opportunities that would allow others to (52) themselves.Among his more (53) contributions to society are those that bear his name, including the Carnegie Institute of Pittsburgh, which has a library, a museum of fine arts, and a museum of national history. He also founded a school of technology that is (54) part of Carnegie-MellonUniversity. Other philanthropic gifts are the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace to (55) understanding between nations, and the Carnegie Institute of Washington to fund scientific research.There are (56) Americans who have been left untouched by Andrew Carnegie's generosity. His contributions of more than five million dollars established 2,500 libraries in small communities throughout the country and formed the nucleus of the public library system that we all enjoy today.A) preferringB) presentlyC) wealthiestD) previouslyE) fewF) investmentsG) fortuneH) expandingI) noteworthyJ) promoteK) helpL) shrinkingM) optingN) obstructO) manySection BDirections: 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 OneExaminations have a longer history in China than in any other country, yet it is today an issue around in which controversy flourishes. At each stage of their school lives children are faced with exams: exams to enter junior middle school, senior middle school, vocational school, colleges and universities. As a result of having constantly to think of these hurdles facing them children find themselves under constant pressure, unable to take time off from studying exam-oriented subjectsto relax with friends or to develop other interests. Within school the concentration on exam success leads to the neglect of courses which are not central to the examinations and a method of teaching and learning which emphasizes training the ability to do well in tests but neglects developing the ability to think creatively.Despite such criticisms the examination system still has its defenders. Without it, they argue, how can we test students' abilities and evaluate the effectiveness of teachers and schools? They believe that they provide the only objective way of selecting students and reduce the exercise of unfair back-door practices to gain advantage for children on the basis of influence or corruption. Examinations are also felt to offer the impetus to students to master their subject in a way in which they otherwise might not. "While too much anxiety can be a bad thing, a little anxiety can stimulate students to learn better than if left without any test to pass," says Li Jie, a leading advocate of the value of testing. "I can remember things now which give me great pleasure which I doubt I would have learned at the time if I had not had to do so for the examinations."57. Which of the following statements about examinations in China is correct?[A] People can make money out of examinations.[B] Only students of today have to take examinations.[C] Students have to learn more about history than about any other subjects.[D] People have different opinions concerning the value of examinations.58. What is a possible result if students pay too much attention to examinations?[A] Students neglect those exam-oriented subjects.[B] Students are unable to relax with friends or to develop other interests.[C] Teachers neglect the training of the students' ability to do well in tests.[D] Students only pay attention to the development of their ability to think creatively.59. Which of the following has NOT been mentioned as the advantage of examinations?[A] Examinations are the only objective way of selecting students.[B] Examinations are the only objective way to eliminate the problem of corruption.[C] Examinations can tell us that too much anxiety can be a bad thing.[D] Examinations can better stimulate students to study.60. According to the passage, why are some people against exams?[A] They are meaningless. [B] They will make students learn something useless.[C] They are believed to cause stress for the students. [D] They are not related to the reality of life.61. Which of the following is an acceptable summary of the organization of this passage?[A] Discussing a problem in education. [B] Refuting a long held opinion.[C] Persuading people to believe an idea. [D] Presenting a controversial issue and arguments from both sides.Passage TwoAn opinion poll was conducted in the early 1990's to ascertain the cultural attitudes of residents of five countries in Western Europe (Britain, France, Italy, Spain and Germany). One thousand people, forming a representative sample of the adult population, from each of the five participating countries were interviewed. The results of the poll suggest that though there is general agreement that culture can be defined as a distinct part of life, there are clear differences in the views of various European nations.The poll assumed that literature, history, science, the arts, law, economics and so on would be regarded as significant components of culture by all participants but it set out to examine the areas which they deemed the most important forms of cultural expression. In addition, the poll required interviewees to indicate in a questionnaire the type of education they considered most appropriate for the modem world, the best channels of knowledge and the arts they most valued. The interviewees were also asked which European countries they found most attractive from a cultural point of view.The results of the poll show interesting differences between the participating nations in terms of which components of culture they regard as most important forms of cultural expression. For the French and Italians, literature comes well at the top of the list. In contrast, mathematics is given priority by the British and economics/politics by the Germans. History occupies second place for the French, the Italians and Germans but is given very low priority by the British. For the Spanish these four areas are more or less equal, with mathematics having a slight edge.It seems that members of each country in the survey have a common definition of culture but that definition varies from country to country. The variations tend to support the national stereotypes we have of one another. The French and Italians are literary peoples, the British scientific and the Germans practical and hard-working.France has the distinction, according to the results of the poll, of being the country which provokes most interest from its British, Italian and German neighbors. Spanish interviewees indicated more interest in Italy than in France. The French also placed Italy first. Italy occupies second place for both the British and the Germans. It would seem, then, that the "literary" nations of France and Italy are more culturally exciting than the scientific British or the practical Germans!The view of education in the five countries is particularly illuminating in view of the high cultural priority given to literature by both Italy and France because there is general agreement among the majority of the 5,000 interviewees that schooling should provide scientific and technical education rather than attempt to inculcate literary and artistic culture.The residents of the five countries of the survey share the view that books are the best way of broadening knowledge. The French, Germans, and Italians identify radio and television as the second best means of improving knowledge but for the British and Spanish travel is in second place and conversation and discussion in third place. The poll confirms that, though there are broad similarities among the nations surveyed, the British, French,Italians, Spanish and Germans do not share identical cultural preferences and classifications. There are, it would seem, specific national characteristics.62. What is the passage mainly about?[A] It is about people's preference in spare time.[B] It is about a poll interviewing people's cultural attitudes.[C] It is about a poll investigating people's view toward their neighboring countries.[D] It is about editorial criticizing cultures in different countries.63. Which of the following is NOT included in the questions directed to the interviewees?[A] Do you think literature, history, science, the arts, law, economics and so on should be regarded as significant components of culture?[B] What kind of education is most appropriate for the modem world?[C] What are the best channels of knowledge and the arts you most value?[D] Which European countries are most attractive from a cultural point of view?64. Which of the following statements about "the most important forms of cultural expression" is NOT correct?[A] The French and Italians consider literature more important than other forms of cultural expression.[B] Mathematics is considered most important by the British and the Germans.[C] In the eyes of the French, the Italians and Germans, history is more important than that in the eyes of the British.[D] For the Spanish, mathematics is somewhat more important than literature, history and economics/ politics.65. Which country are British, Italian, Spanish and German interviewees most interested in?[A] France. [B] Italy. [C] They do not share interests. [D] Neither of the two mentioned above.66. Which of the following is regarded as the best way of broadening knowledge by most people in this interview?[A] Conversation. [B] Books. [C] Travel. [D] Radio and television.Part ⅤClozeDirections: There are 20 blanks in the following passage. For each blank there are four choices marked [A]、[B]、[C] and [D] on the right side of the paper. You should choose the ONE that best fits into the passage. Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre.There are more than forty universities in Britain-nearly twice as many as in 1960s. During the 1960s eight (67) new ones were founded, and ten other new ones were created by (68) old colleges of technologies into universities. In the same period the (69) of students more than doubled, from 70,000 to more than 200,000. By 1973 about 10% of men (70) from eighteen to twenty-one were in universities and about 5% of women. All the universities are (71) institutions. Each has its own governing councils, (72) some local businessmen and local politicians as (73) as a few academics. The state began to give (74) to them fifty years ago, and by 1970 each university derived nearly all its (75) from state grants. Students have to pay fees and living costs, (76) every student may receive from the local authority of the place where he lives a personal grant which is enough to pay his full (77) , including lodging and food unless his parents are (78) Most students (79) jobs in the summer for about six weeks, but they do not (80) do outside work during the (81) year. The Department of Education takes (82) for the payment which covers the whole (83) of the universities, but it does not exercise direct control. It can have an important influence (84) new developments through its power to (85) funds, but it takes the advice of the University Grants Committee, a body which is mainly (86) of academics.67. [A] essentially [B] completely [C] remarkably [D] comparatively68. [A] altering [B] transferring [C] converting [D] varying69. [A] amount [B] quantity [C] population [D] number70. [A] counted [B] aged [C] seemed [D] lived71. [A] public [B] individual [C] private [D] personal72. [A] including [B] consisting [C] making [D] taking73. [A] good [B] long [C] little [D] well74. [A] grants [B] pensions [C] revenues [D] degrees75. [A] payments [B] charges [C] profits [D] funds76. [A] and [B] but [C] or [D] so77. [A] costs [B] prices [C] fees [D] fares78. [A] poor [B] generous [C] kind-hearted [D] rich79. [A] earn [B] take [C] derive [D] offer80. [A] obviously [B] surprisingly [C] normally [D] particularly81. [A] professional [B] intellectual [C] rational [D] academic82. [A] responsibility [B] advice [C] duty [D] pleasure83. [A] damages [B] waste [C] expenses [D] salaries84. [A] over [B] to [C] on [D] for85. [A] collect [B] contribute [C] distribute [D] gather86. [A] consisted [B] composed [C] made [D] takenPart VI TranslationDirections: Complete the sentences on Answer Sheet 2 by translating into English the Chinese given in brackets.87. She has got used to________________________(用吸管喝牛奶) though she is only two months old.88. Depending on what you are looking for, you have to judge for yourself____________________________(这写资料对你来说有多大的相关性)。