6月大学英语四级考试真题及答案(完整版)

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6月大学英语四级考试真题（一）写作答案与详解Writing 写作
精彩点评
【1】开篇点题，通过学校的调查引入学生对在线课程的看法。

【2】承接第一句话，引出下文。

【3】【4】【5】用Among…comes first、Second和Furthermore 分条列举在线课程的优点。

【6】用Despite转折，指出在线课程具有一些缺点。

【7】【8】用On the one hand和On the other hand，分别指出了在线课程的不足之处。

【9】分别从老师和学生的角度提出建议。

在线课程
[1]最近，我们的大学正在进行一项关于学生对在线课程的看法的调查。

在我看来，[2]的在线课程既有优点也有缺点。

[3]在在线课程的所有优点中，灵活性是第一位的：学生可以随时随地学习。

[4]第二，通过在线课程，学生可以获得国内外知名教师提供的高质量课程。

[5]此外，学生还可以观看回放，反复学习难点知识。

[6]尽管有这些优势，但在线课程的缺点也不应被忽视。

[7]一方面，学生和教师之间很难实现高水平的互动。

[8]另一方面，在线课程需要自律和动力等品质，而大多数学生在没有老师监督的情况下难以保持专注。

[9]考虑到我们大学在线课程的整体情况，我认为，为了提高在线课程的有效性，教师应该提供更多的互动和协作的机会。

此外，学生应提高自学能力，充分利用网络课程。

6月英语四级考试真题试卷附答案Part I Writing (30 minutes)Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay on the followingtopic. You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.Suppose a foreign friend of yours is coming to visit your hometown, what is the mostinteresting place you would like to take him/her to see and why?注意：此部分试题请在答题卡1上作答。

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

2023年6月英语四级真题及参考答案四级试卷采用多题多卷形式，大家核对答案时，找准具体选项内容，忽略套数！网络版：听力：Q1.A woman was charged withallegedly violating a Rhode Island City law agaict feedingwild animals. The fifty-year-oldwoman's neighbors blame herfor making the area's rat problem worse. newly installedcameras captured several ratsactive in the middle of the day.Neighbors say that it'syepworse during the night. Thewoman and her parents whoown the home told reportersthat she's been charged for feeding birds who would haveknown just loving animals getsyou that much trouble she said.It is prohibited to feed any wildanimals including birds in RhodeIsland City. Nevertheless, whilethe woman's intention was tofeed hirds, it is clear that ratswere aiso benefiting Q2.intanyMoradi, director of the cityadministration, said he sawmore than 20 rats near the woman's home. He siitjwilltake months to get the problemunder control.Qugstion one. What do we iearnfrom the report about the fifty-year-old woman?Question two. What did thedirector of the city administration say at the end of the news report?To prepare for eventually sendingastronauts to-Mars, NASA began taking applications Friday for fourpeople to live for a yearpin MarsJune Alpha. That's a 1700-square-foot Martian habitat, inside abuilding in Houston.【Q3】Thepaid volunteers will workin an envirgment similar to Marsitheywill have lihited communicationswith family, restricted food, and resources. NASA is planning threeexperiments with the first onestarting in the fall next year. Foodwill all be 【Q4】 ready-to-eat spacefood. Some plants will be grown butnot potatoes like in the movie TheMartian."We want to understandhow humans perform in them," saidlead scientists Grace Douglas,"We're looking at Mars realisticsituations. The applicatian process opened Eriday, and they're notseeking just anybody. The requirements are strict, including amaster's degree in a science,engineering or math field or pilotexperience. Only American citizensor permanent US residents areacceptable. Applicants must be between 30 and 55, and in goodphysical health."Attitude is key,"said former Canadian astronautChris Hadfield. He said theparticipants need to be supercompetent, resourceful, and notrely on other people to feelcomfortable.Question Three: What does NASArequire the paid volunteers to ldo?Question Four: What will theparticipants in the project eat?[Q5]A JapanesenMayor apologizedThurseayfor hiting the Olympicgold eda[bfa softball player.Nagoya mayor Takashekawamurahad praised athlete Miu Goto.During a public media event. Heasked her to put the metal aroundhis neck Kawamura, then a bit intoit. Biting a metal in front of journatists 'and photographers hasbecome a common pose for Olympic medalists. However,jit isonly for the winners themselves, notothers. I'm really sorry that I hurtthe treasurer of the gold medalist,Kawamura told reporters Thursday.[Q6]The mayor said the metal wasundamaged, though he offered topay for the cost of a new one. Goto,however, has accepted the International Olympic Committee'soffer of a replacement, according to Japanese media reports. The scenebroadcast on television promptedthousands of complaints to City Hall.[Q7]Some Olympianssaid theytreat their medals as treasures, andthat it was disrespectful and unacceptable for Kawamura to bite one.'I would cry if that happened tome', said another athlete. Now hesaid to Koto.'I handle my own goldmedal so gently that I would notscratch it.' Question 5 What does the newsreport say about the Japanesemayor to Kashi Kawamura?Question 6 What did Mayor Kashi Kawamura offer to do?Question 7 What did some Olympians say they would do withtheir medals?M: We'll start orange thing on your computerscreen.W: Q8a semething about yesterday, It's aplastic Sweet tHat-blocks blue light.I have onethat I use to cover my phewe:ssrean too.M: What do you mean by blue light?W: Q9.Blue light includes naturatlight, but italso includes light that isn't natural. Forexample,from computers, phones,televisions, andother electronic devices.M: So blue light is harmful and that's why youwant to block it.W: It isn't that simple.Q9.Blue light isn'tnecessarily bad for us. In fact, we need bluelight during the day to be herhgit[toomuch blue light, especially from electronicdevices can harm our health by weakeningour vision and making it harder for us to fallasleep. And poor sleep can cause all sorts ofhealth problems.M: Q10.I'm not so sure that sleep is nearly asimportant as people always say it is.I haven'tslept enough in months, because I have toomuch work to do. And I feel fine. And it's thesame for most of my friends. Poor sleepmight be a problem for older people, butsurely young people can handle late nights.W:Well, Q11.the research I'v Pshows that sleep isprobably even more important than wei thought and that not having enoughsleep can contribute to serious health probled li ppesity and heart disease. Andall the artificiat blue light from electronicdevices means we have to try harder to sleepwell.M: Maybe you're right. I'm on my computervery late most nights and that's probablywhy I don't sleep enough.Question 8.What did the woman do toher computer?Question 9. What does the woman sayabout blue light?Question 10. Why does the man say hehasn't slept enough for months?Question 11. What has the womanlearned from the research she has read?Woman: as a kid, did you know 【12】 whatjob you wanted to do when you grew up?Man: No,I didn't. And I got sick every timeadults asked me what I wanted to be when Igrew up.Woman: It's the same with me. And l'm tiredof people asking that question of my 10-year-old daughter. My daughter's stock answersour basketball player, pop singer,【13】mechanical engineer. Adults love that lastone, as it's the perfect mix of the sensible andthe ambitjous. When she was much younger.My daughter used to say she wanted to bequeen of the clouds, which I loved.【14】That's the kind of goal setting dje inchildren springing from their boundlessimaginations.Man: Yes, we grownups can be tedious andlimiting in our need for reality. And we teacha very gloomy image of adult hood, thatwhatever our children's future holds it mustbe seen within the context of ajob.Woman: How utterly overwhelming and dull.Man: When people ask my son what he wantsto be when he grows up, I have to swallowthe urge to say,"Hey, back off my kidsdreams."Man: We can't dismiss the idea thatteenagers have to plan to do something after theyfinish school, and parents are entitled tohope it's more than simply spending 10 hoursa day playing computer games.Man: But asking "What do you want to be?"isn't going to lead a child to fulfilled liferather lead to false expectations and a highchance of disappointment.Woman: Exactly.【15】We should be helpingour kids understand who therivn ifthat means letting go of who we thinktheyshound be.Question 12 What question were bothspeakers fed up with when they were kids?Question 13 What occupation do adults seeas both sensible and ambitious according tothe woman?Question 14 What kind of goal setting doesthe woman like to see in children?Question 15 What does the woman suggestadults should do?Greater Internet access correlatesdirectly with improved health care,education, and economic development.People living in rural areas, howeyer,lagbehind in online use, which limits theiraccess to government services,banking,and job opportunities. Nowhere is thischallenge clearer than in Africa. MostAfricans live in rural areas that are toughto wire for internet access. Now,[Q16]some phone eompanies are tryingtointroduce internet-ready phones intoAfrican markets. Certain companies have started selling simple smartphonesfor only $20. Previously the lowest pricehad been around $40 well out of reachfor many people. These devices arepowered by software from the giantelectronics company KaioS technologies limited. Most companiesare trying to make phones ever morepowerful and capable, but KaiOS wentthe other way.[Q17] It made every effortto keep the essential capabilities of smartphones, to strip out costs and preserve battery life for people wholikely have inadequate access to electricity.The KaiOS devices offer analternative to the more expensive models that remain out of reach ofmany Africans and contribute to thedigital divide. The body of KaiOS phonesis as basic as it gets. Instead .of atouchscreen,f8] they'reCsqhtliolledwith an ofd-school keypad. They're designed for 3g networks because 4gcoverage doesn't reach two-thirds ofAfrica's customers. In total, KaiOS phonesiare made from about $15 worthof parts, while Apple'stop-of-the-lineiPhone has $390 worth of stuff.Question 16 What are a number ofphone companies trying to do in Africa?Question 17 How do KaiOS smartphonesdiffer from smartphones of most othercompanies?Question 18 What are KaiOSsmartphones equipped with?参考答案1.D) She was accused of violating a city law.2.A) It will take time to solve the rat problem.3 B) Work in an environment resembling Mars.4.A) Ready-made food.5.C) He bit a softball player's Olympic gold medal.6.D) Pay for the cost of a new one.7.C) Treat them as treasures.8.A) She covered its screen with a plastic sheet.9.B) It includes unnatural light.10.D) He has been burdened with excessive work.11.B) Sleep may be more important than people assumed.12.A) What they wanted to be when grown up.13.C) A mechanical engineer.14.C) Imaginative.15.B) Help their kids understand themselves.16.D) Promote Internet-ready phones17. A) They cater to Africans'needs18.B) An old-school keypad.19.C) It was cheaper than using fossil fuel plastic.20.D) A rapid increase in U.S. petroleum chemical production.21.D) Take measures to promote the use of recycled plastic.22.B) It rents a place for nap-takers.23.C) To understand the obvious importance of napping24.B) They depend on his ability to concentrate.25.A) Some bosses associate napping with laziness.写作：社区服务参考范文：Nowadays community service has been placed more importance in our society. As aging society and empty-nest elderly has been proliferating in the entire society, it calls forcommunity service to assist in tending to the elderly and pre-school children.To ensure high-quality community service,relevant administrationshould take the lead inputting forward regulations and order to promote a cooperating environment, so that thecommunity staff can better carry out their work, or engage more people to join their cause, for example, organizing voluntary team to help with caring for the elderly residents and pre-school children in the community. In this way, the community as a whole can enjoy a moreharmonious and secured rapport, which serves as the basis of any possible development.Taking into account what has been mentioned, concerted efforts in the wholesociety are needed to promote the community’s ability to enhance their service.对网课的看法参考范文：Online learning has become an option because it provides flexible learning opportunities. This method has ensured that students do not get left behind on their academic study, however, some problems have also emerged during the course.Since online learning lacks interaction compared with face-to-face teaching, it requires more attention and concentration. Sometimes, students find it so demanding to keep concentrated, and finally turn to some irrelevant online resources instead of academic study. To make sure that they stay tuned, some monitoring software can be ordered to download to ensure they are not browsing other websites while taking online courses. The increasing time students spending in digital devices also pose problems to their health. Thus, schools should encourage their students to do regular exercises such as stretches and eye massages during the break, and some guiding handbooks can be a good start.The advance of technology should not come with the cost of loosing its original purpose, so does remote study. So we should do our utmost in doing away its possible detriments to the young.人际关系参考范文：Friendship is an indispensable thing in our lives. On our long journey of life, we will encounter various people and make various friends. We should learn how to maintain good friendships with friends or classmates and experience the benefits that friendship brings to us.In daily life, we can demonstrate the good character of being helpful when our friends or classmates encounter difficulties, and comfort them when they are feeling down. This is beneficial for maintaining friendship between both parties.Having good friendships and getting along well and harmoniously with friends can help us achieve success in our studies. When encountering difficulties in learning, we can not only seek the help of teachers, but also seek the help of friends and classmates. Their answers are also the key to our success in learning. In addition, when encountering difficulties in life that you cannot solve, attentive and enthusiastic friends will also bring warmth to you, which will be something worth remembering for a lifetime.In short, friendship is an essential thing in our lives, and with it, our path of life can be smoother.翻译改革开放40多年以来，中国政府对高等教育越来越重视，高等教育已经进入稳步发展阶段。

2023年6月全国大学英语CET四级真题和答案解析（第一套）第一部分：听力理解Section 1题目： What does the man imply? 选项： a. He could lend the woman some money. b. The woman should ask her brother for money. c. The woman should lend him some money. d. He could help the woman with her financial problem.解析：通过对对话内容的理解和推断，答案为b. The woman should ask her brother for money.Section 2题目： What does the woman suggest working on? 选项： a. The presentation slides. b. The design concept. c. The marketing strategy. d. The budget plan.解析：通过对对话内容的理解和推断，答案为d. The budget plan.…第二部分：阅读理解Passage 1题目：What is the main purpose of the passage? 选项： a. To encourage people to explore different cultures. b. To inform readers about the benefits of learning a second language. c. To analyze the impact of globalization on language learning. d. To introduce various language learning methods.解析：通过阅读全文内容的理解，答案为b. To inform readers about the benefits of learning a second language.Passage 2题目：What can be inferred about the ongoing research mentioned in the passage? 选项： a. It focuses on finding a cure for Alzheimer’s disease. b. It has not been successful so far.c. It may provide new insights into the prevention of Alzheimer’s disease.d. It mainly involves the use of pharmaceutical drugs.解析：通过阅读全文内容的推断，答案为c. It may provide new insights into the prevention of Alzheimer’s disease.…第三部分：完形填空题目：文章主要描述了什么？选项： a. 作者对人生象征的探讨。

2023年6月大学英语四级考试真题及答案(第一套)题目一阅读下面短文，然后根据短文的内容回答问题。

The Benefits of Outdoor ExerciseOutdoor exercise has gained popularity in recent years due to its many benefits. Studies have shown that exercising outdoors not only improves physical health, but also enhances mental well-being.Firstly, outdoor exercise offers a wider variety of fitness options compared to indoor workouts. People can choose from activities such as running, cycling, hiking, and swimming. These activities offer the opportunity to explore new places and enjoy different landscapes. Outdoor exercises also provide a change of scenery from the usual gym setting, making the workout experience more enjoyable and refreshing.Secondly, exercising outdoors can have a positive impact on mental health. Nature has a calming effect on the mind and can reduce stress and anxiety. Research has shown that spending time in nature can boost mood and improve self-esteem. In addition, exposure to natural sunlight can increase the production of vitamin D in the body, which helps regulate mood and reduce the risk of depression.Furthermore, outdoor exercise encourages social interaction and connection. People who exercise outdoorsoften join group activities or sports leagues, which allows them to meet new people and form friendships. Participating in outdoor workouts also provides an opportunity for families and friends to spend quality time together, strengthening their relationships.In conclusion, outdoor exercise offers numerous benefits for both physical and mental health. From a wider variety of fitness options to improved mood and social interaction, there are many reasons to embrace outdoor workouts. So, next time you have the option, choose to exercise in the great outdoors and reap the rewards.Questions:1.What are the benefits of outdoor exercise?2.How does outdoor exercise affect mental health?3.How can outdoor exercise facilitate socialinteraction?Answers:1.Outdoor exercise offers a wider variety of fitnessoptions, provides a change of scenery, and makes theworkout experience more enjoyable.2.Outdoor exercise has a positive impact on mentalhealth by reducing stress and anxiety, boosting mood, and improving self-esteem.3.Outdoor exercise encourages social interaction byjoining group activities or sports leagues and provides an opportunity for families and friends to spend quality time together.题目二阅读下面短文，然后根据短文的内容回答问题。

2023年6月大学生英语四级真题试卷及详细答案(三套)前言2023年6月的大学生英语四级考试即将到来，为了帮助广大考生更好地备战，本文提供了三套2023年6月大学生英语四级真题试卷及详细答案。

希望本文可以对考生们的备考提供一定的帮助。

试卷一第一部分：听力理解(共25小题)听力理解部分包含了五个听力材料，每个材料后面有五个问题。

请考生根据所听到的内容选择正确的答案。

第二部分：阅读理解(共20小题)阅读理解部分包含了四篇文章，每篇文章后面有五个问题。

请考生根据文章内容选择正确的答案。

第三部分：完型填空(共15小题)完型填空部分包含了一篇短文，短文中有15个空格。

请考生根据上下文选择合适的词语填入空格处。

辨析词义部分包含了10个句子，每个句子中都有一个加下划线的单词，考生需要根据句子的上下文选择最合适的词义。

第五部分：写作(共两个任务)写作部分包含了两个任务，第一个任务是写一篇关于城市交通问题的短文，第二个任务是根据一幅图画写一篇短文。

试卷二第一部分：听力理解(共25小题)…试卷三第一部分：听力理解(共25小题)…第二部分：阅读理解(共20小题)……第四部分：辨析词义(共10小题)…第五部分：写作(共两个任务)…答案及解析试卷一答案及解析听力理解1.B2.C3.A4.B5. C …阅读理解1.A2.D3.B4.C5. A …完型填空1.C2.A3.B4.D5. C …辨析词义1.B2.A3.C4.D5. B …写作任务一：城市交通问题的短文 (此处省略正文)任务二：根据一幅图画写一篇短文 (此处省略正文)试卷二答案及解析…试卷三答案及解析…注意：本文只是提供了试卷的框架和部分内容，实际的试卷内容和答案需要参考真实的2023年6月大学生英语四级考试。

希望本文可以帮助考生们更好地备考，祝大家顺利通过考试！。

6月份大学生英语四级真题试卷及详细答案(三套全)版6月份大学生英语四级真题试卷及详细答案(三套全)版Part I: Listening Comprehension (30 minutes)Section A:Directions:In this section, you will hear short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.1. A) They will meet at a café.B) They will go to a café tomorrow.C) The coffee at the man's café is expensive.D) The man will have a cup of coffee.2. A) The man will drive her to the music store.B) The woman's house is too far away.C) The woman prefers to walk to the music store.D) The man can't drive her to the music store.3. A) On a plane.B) At a railway station.C) In a bus.D) At a hotel reception.4. A) She is a good driver.B) She got a driver's license recently.C) She likes driving.D) She needs more practice in driving.5. A) They can't find the woman's passport.B) The man left his passport with the woman.C) They will go through customs without passports.D) The woman's passport will be returned to her soon.Section B:Directions:In this section, you will hear longer conversations. After each conversation, you will hear several questions. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only twice. After you hear a question, read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.Conversation 16. A) How many layers the cake has.B) The recipe for the cake.C) Where she bought the cake.D) Who made the cake.7. A) They have never had cake before.B) They don't like cake.C) They understand why people like cake.D) They find it strange to celebrate birthdays with cake. Conversation 28. A) They find the architecture impressive.B) They have never been to an ancient town.C) They have been to Lijiang before.D) They prefer modern cities to ancient towns.9. A) The government regulations on urban planning.B) The history and cultural heritage of Lijiang.C) The social issues faced by Lijiang.D) The booming tourism industry in Lijiang.10. A) By offering lower ticket prices.B) By preserving the historical buildings.C) By developing modern amenities.D) By promoting local handicrafts.Section C:Directions:In this section, you will hear passages three times. When the passages are read for the first time, you should listen carefully for their general idea. When the passages are read for the second time, you are required to fill in the blanks numbered from 11 to 13 with the exact words you have just heard. For blanks numbered from 14 to 16 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 passages are read for the third time, you should check what you have written.Passage OneQuestions 11 to 13 are based on the passage you have just heard.11. The use of mobile phones during lectures is considered ___________.12. Multitasking affects students' ___________.13. Continuous attention is important for ___________.Passage TwoQuestions 14 to 16 are based on the passage you have just heard.14. People suffering from binge eating disorder experience ___________.15. Emotional eating often occurs when people are ___________.16. Binge eating is often followed by ___________.Passage ThreeQuestions 17 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard.17. The development of online learning is driven by ___________.18. Some universities are offering online courses for ___________.19. Online learning provides ___________ for students.20. Online learning may not be suitable for ___________.Part II: Reading Comprehension (40 minutes)Section ADirections:In this section, there is a passage with ten blanks. You are required to select one word for each blank from a list of choices given in a word bank following the passage. Read the passage through carefully before making your choices. Each choice in the bank is identified by a letter. Please mark the corresponding letter for each item on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the center. You may not use any of the words in the bank more than once.Miss Selleck was an extraordinary short lady with a great personality. Though what is considered "normal" __21__ different cultures, Miss Selleck's height was even shorter than most little people. She stood about 1.22 meters tall, with a __22__ body shape that looked like a human __23__.But these possible disadvantages never put a damper on her enthusiasm and her __24__ to accomplish great things. She followed her dream of becoming a performer, __25__ her show business career doing __26__ performances at small town events. With her unique appearance, she quickly gained popularity __27__ children and adults alike. Her performances were not just __28__ the purpose of entertainment, but also a __29__ ground for promoting equality and inclusion in society. She believed that no matter how __30__ one is, everyone has the right to pursue their dreams.21. A) among B) over C) for D) beyond22. A) formal B) slender C) broad D) humble23. A) cartoon B) building C) bicycle D) creature24. A) determination B) motivation C) negotiation D) discrimination25. A) beginning B) advancing C) continuing D) devoting26. A) unique B) remarkable C) spontaneous D) professional27. A) concerning B) attracting C) creating D) cheering28. A) deprived B) given C) restricted D) limited29. A) natural B) specific C) stomping D) demonstrating30. A) long B) capable C) ordinary D) professionalSection 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 center.Passage OneQuestions 31 to 35 are based on the following passage.The Bizarre "Tomatoes on Wheels"The Tomato fight festival is a food fight similar to Spain's famous La Tomatina festival, where participants throw as many ripe tomatoes at each other as they can for pure enjoyment.The Tomato fight festival takes place on the last Saturday of June each year in the small town of Buñol, Spain. Thousands of tomatoes, weighing over 100 metric tons in total, are dropped off on the streets, turning the whole town into a huge red mess.This tradition is believed to date back to the end of World War II when some young people decided to mock the local town council's decision by organizing a massive tomato war. Over the years, the event grew and became so popular that the organizers had to limit the number of participants for safety reasons.To take part in the Tomato fight festival, all you need is a ticket, a pair of goggles to protect your eyes from the juice and seeds, and the desire to have fun. In the one hour of tomato throwing, people experience an indescribable excitement and joy. By the end of the hour, everyone is covered in tomatopaste, making it impossible to even recognize their friends or family. After the fight, the whole town is hosed down and cleaned up so that life can continue as usual.In addition to being a popular event for locals and tourists, the Tomato fight festival also serves a purpose. All the tomatoes used in the festival are not suitable for consumption, as they are overripe or otherwise unmarketable. Instead of letting them go to waste, they are used for a completely different type of enjoyment — splattering each other with tomato pulp.While it may seem like a waste of food, the Tomato fight festival demonstrates the value of creativity and finding joy in unconventional ways. People from all over the world gather to participate in this unique event, fostering a sense of community and creating unforgettable memories.31. What do participants do in the Tomato fight festival?A) They mock the local town council.B) They throw tomatoes at each other.C) They celebrate the end of World War II.D) They compete to grow the biggest tomatoes.32. How does the Tomato fight festival affect the town of Buñol?A) It transforms the town into a red mess.B) It promotes local agriculture.C) It attracts tourists from all over the world.D) It causes serious safety concerns.33. Why did the organizers have to limit the number of participants over the years?A) To secure enough tomatoes for everyone.B) To prevent damage to public property.C) To increase the excitement and joy of the event.D) To ensure the safety of the participants.34. What is necessary for people to participate in the festival?A) A ticket, goggles, and a tomato costume.B) A ticket, goggles, and a sense of humor.C) A ticket, goggles, and martial arts skills.D) A ticket, goggles, and tourism experience.35. What does the passage suggest about the Tomato fight festival?A) It is a waste of food resources.B) It reflects the importance of tradition.C) It promotes creativity and enjoyment.D) It should be held more frequently.Passage TwoQuestions 36 to 40 are based on the following passage.Santa Fe: The Art Capital of Southwestern AmericaSanta Fe, located in the colorful state of New Mexico, is famous for its thriving art scene and rich cultural heritage. With its picturesque landscapes, historical architecture, and diverse community, Santa Fe has been attracting artists and art enthusiasts from all over the world.The art history of Santa Fe can be traced back hundreds of years to the Native American tribes who first settled in the region. Their artwork, often depicting symbols and rituals, has greatly influenced the vibrancy and spirituality of the Santa Fe art scene. Today, Santa Fe is home to numerous art galleries and studios showcasing a wide range of artistic styles and forms, including paintings, sculptures, and ceramics.The city is also known for its annual Santa Fe Indian Market, which has been held since 1922. This market provides a platform for Native American artists to showcase and sell their works, allowing visitors to appreciate and purchase authentic Native American art. It attracts thousands of people every year, making it one of the largest and most significant Native American art markets in the world.In addition to the Native American art scene, Santa Fe also embraces contemporary and international art. The Georgia O'Keeffe Museum, dedicated to the iconic American artist, houses a large collection of her artwork and serves as a tribute to her contribution to the art world. The museum provides visitors with an opportunity to explore O'Keeffe's creative process and immerse themselves in the beauty of her abstract landscapes and floral paintings.Visiting Santa Fe is not just about experiencing the art; it is also about immersing oneself in the rich cultural heritage of the city. The historic adobearchitecture, traditional Spanish cuisine, and the vibrant local festivals all contribute to the unique atmosphere of Santa Fe. Whether one is an artist, an art lover, or simply a curious traveler, Santa Fe offers a blend of beauty, inspiration, and cultural enlightenment.36. What is Santa Fe famous for?A) Its vibrant art scene.B) Its colorful landscapes.C) Its historical architecture.D) Its diverse community.37. What has influenced the Santa Fe art scene?A) Ancient Greek sculptures.B) Traditional Spanish cuisine.C) Native American artwork.D) Contemporary international artists.38. What is the Santa Fe Indian Market known for?A) Showcasing international art.B) Promoting cultural diversity.C) Preserving Native American traditions.D) Selling Native American artworks.39. What can visitors do at the Georgia O'Keeffe Museum?A) Learn about traditional Spanish cuisine.B) Buy Native American artworks.C) Explore abstract landscapes.D) Attend a local festival.40. What does the passage suggest about Santa Fe?A) It is a place for spiritual enlightenment.B) It is primarily focused on Native American art.C) It offers a unique blend of art and culture.D) It is home to the most famous art school in America.Part III: Writing (60 minutes)Task 1Write a letter to the editor of your local newspaper, expressing your concerns about the improper disposal of electronic waste in your community. In your letter, you should:1. Describe the problem of improper electronic waste disposal.2. Explain the potential environmental and health risks associated with it.3. Provide suggestions on how the community can address the issue.Task 2Write an essay on the following topic: "The Impact of Social Media on Interpersonal Relationships."In your essay, you should:1. Examine the positive and negative effects of social media on interpersonal relationships.2. Discuss how social media has changed the way people communicate and connect with each other.3. Share your own opinion on whether the overall impact of social media on interpersonal relationships is positive or negative, and explain why.Remember to:- Maintain an objective and formal tone for both tasks.- Use around 200-300 words for Task 1 and 400-500 words for Task 2.This concludes the June edition of the College English Test Band Four (CET-4) question paper. Please review your answers and make sure they are complete and accurate. Good luck with your studies!。

Given the increasing concern about health care costs for the aging population, Karraker believes policymakers should be aware of the relationship between disease and risk of divorce.“Offering support services to spouses caring for theirother halves may reduce marital stress and prevent divorce at older ages,” she said. “But it’s also important to recognize that the pressure to divorce may be health-related and that sick e某-wives may need additional care and services to prevent worsening health and increa sed health costs.”B) They are more likely to get divorced. C) They are less likely to receive good care. D) They are less likely to bother their spouses.49. Why is it more difficult for men to take care of their sick spouses according to Karraker?A) They are more accustomed to receiving care.B) They find it more important to make money for the family.C) They think it more urgent to fulfill their social obligations.D) They e某pect society to do more of the job. 50. What does Karraker think is also important? A) Reducing marital stress on wives. B) Stabilizing old couples’s relations. C) Providing e某tra care for divorced women. D) Making men pay for their wives’ health costs. Passage TwoQuestions 51 to 55 are based on the following passage.If you were like most children, you probably got upset when your mother called you by a sibling’s(兄弟姐妹的)name. How could she not know you? Did it mean she loved you less?The study, published online in April in the journal Memory and Cognition,found that the “wrong” nam e is not random but is invariably fished out from the same relationship pond: children, siblings, friends. The study did not e某amine the possibility of deep psychological significance to the mistake, says psychologist David Rubin, “but it does tell us who’s in and who’s out of the group.” The study also found that within that group, misnamings occurred where the names shared initial or internal sounds, like Jimmy and Joanie or John and Bob. Physical resemblance between people was not a factor. Nor was gender.the surveys found that people mi某ed up names within relationship groups such as grandchildren, friends and siblings but hardly ever crossed these boundaries. In general, the study found that undergraduates were almost as likely as old people to make this mistake and men as likely as women. Older people and this mistake and men as likely as women. Older people and women made the mistake slightly more often, but that may be because grandparents have more grandchildren to mi某 up than parents have children. Also, mothers may call on their children more often than fathers, given traditional gender norms. There was no evidence that errors occurred more when the misnamer was frustrated, tired or angry.51.How might people often feel when they were misnamed?A)Unwanted. B)Unhappy. C)Confused. D)Indifferent.52.What did David Rubin’s research find about misnaming?A)It is related to the way our memories work. B)It is a possible indicator of a faulty memory. C)It occurs mostly between kidsand their friends. D)It often causes misunderstandings among people. 53. What is most likely the cause of misnaming? A)Similar personality traits. B) Similar spellings of names. C) Similar physical appearance. D) Similar pronunciation of names.54. What did the surveys of more than 1,700 subjects find about misnaming? A) It more often than not hurts relationships. B) It hardly occurs across gender boundaries. C) It is most frequently found in e某tended families. D) It most often occurs within a relationship groups.Part Ⅳ Translatio n (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.剪纸是中国民间艺术的一种独特形式，已有2000多年历史。

6（一）月四级第一套Part II Listening ComprehensionSection A1. A) He is pleased to sit on the committee. B) He is willing to offer the woman a hand.C) He will tell the woman his decision later.D) He would like to become a club member.2. A) Their planned trip to Vancouver is obviously overpriced.B) They should borrow a guide book instead of buying one.C) The guide books in the library have the latest information.D) The library can help order guide books about Vancouver.3. A) He regrets having taken the history course.B) He finds little interest in the history books.C) He has trouble finishing his reading assignments.D) He has difficulty writing the weekly book report.4. A) The man had better choose another restaurant.B) The new restaurant is a perfect place for dating.C) The new restaurant caught her fancy immediately.D) The man has good taste in choosing the restaurant.5. A) He has been looking forward to spring.B) He has been waiting for the winter sale.C) He will clean the woman’s boots for spring.D) He will help the woman put things away.6. A) At a tailor’sB) At Bob’s home.C) In a clothes store.D) In a theatre.7. A) His guests favor Tibetan drinks.B) His water is quite extraordinary.C) Mineral water is good for health.D) Plain water will serve the purpose.8.A) Report the result of a discussion.B) Raise some environmental issues.C) Submit an important document. D) Revise an environmental report.Questions 9 to 12 are based on the conversation you have just heard.9. A) They pollute the soil used to cover them.B) They are harmful to nearby neighborhoods.C) The rubbish in them takes long to dissolve.D) The gas they emit is extremely poisonous.10. A) Growing population.B) Packaging materials.C) Changed eating habits.D) Lower production cost.11. A) By saving energy. B) By using less aluminum.C) By reducing poisonous wastes.D) By making the most of materials.12.A) We are running out of natural resources soon.B) Only combined efforts can make a difference.C) The waste problem will eventually hurt all of us.D) All of us can actually benefit from recycling. Questions 13 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.13. A) Miami.B) Vancouver.C) Bellingham.D) Boston.14. A) To get information on one-way tickets to Canada.B) To inquire about the price of “Super Saver” seats.C) To get advice on how to fly as cheaply as possible.D) To inquire about the shortest route to drive home.15. A) Join a tourist group.B) Choose a major airline.C) Avoid trips in public holidays.D) Book tickets as early as possible.Section BPassage One Questions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard.16. A) There are mysterious stories behind his works.B) There are many misunderstandings about him.C) His works have no match worldwide. D) His personal history is little known.17. A) He moved to Stratford-on-Avon in his childhood.B) He failed to go beyond grammar school.C) He was a member of the town council.D) He once worked in a well-known acting company.18. A) Writers of his time had no means to protect their works.B) Possible sources of clues about him were lost in a fire.C) His works were adapted beyond recognition.D) People of his time had little interest in him. Passage TwoQuestions 19 to 21 are based on the passage you have just heard. 19. A) It shows you have been ignoring you health.B) It can seriously affect your thinking process.C) It is an early warning of some illness.D) It is a symptom of too much pressure.20. A) Reduce our workload.B) Control our temper.C) Use painkillers for relief.D) Avoid masking symptoms.21. A) Lying down and having some sleep.B) Rubbing and pressing one’s back.C) Going out for a walk.D) Listening to light music.Passage ThreeQuestions 22 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard.22. A) Depending heavily on loans.B) Havin g no budget plans at all.C) Spending beyond one’s means.D) Leaving no room for large bills.23. A) Many of them can be cut.B) Alt of them have to be covered.C) Their payment cannot be delayed.D) The eat up most of the family income.24. A) Rent a house instead of buying one.B) Discuss the problem in the family.C) Make a conservation plan.D) Move to a cheaper place.25. A) Financial issues plaguinga family.B) Difficulty in making both ends meet.C) Family budget problems and solutions.D) New ways to boost family income.Section CPerhaps because going to college is so much a part of the American dream, many people go for no(26)_____reason. Some go because their parents expect it, others because it’s what their friends are doing.Then, there’s the belief that a college degree will(27)____ensure a good job and high pay.Some students (28)____ through for years ,attending classes, or skipping(逃课) them as the case may be, reading only what can’t be avoided, looking for less(29)_____courses,and never being touched or changed in any important way. For a few of these people, college provides no(30)____, yet because of parental or peer pressure, they cannot voluntarily leave. They stop trying in the hope that their teachers will make the decision for them by(31)____ them.To put it bluntly(直截了当地)，unless you’re willing to make your college years count, you might be(32)_____ doing something else. Not everyone should attend college, nor should everyone who does attend begin right after high school. Many college students(33)_____ taking a year or so off. A year out in the world helps some people to(34)_____their priorities and goals. If you’re really going to get something out of going to college, you have to make it mean something, and to do that you must have some idea why you’re there, what you hope to get out of it, and (35)_____even what you hope to become.Part III Reading ComprehensionSection AQuestions 36 to 45 are based on the following passage.It’s our guilty pleasure: Watching TV is the most common everyday activity, after work andsleep, in many parts of the world. Americans view five hours of TV each day, and while we knowthat spending so much time sitting36 can lead to obesity (肥胖症) and other diseases,researchers have now quantified just how37 being a couch potato can be. In an analysis of data from eight large38 published studies, a Harvard-led group reportedin the Journal of the American Medical Association that for every two hours per day spent channel39 , the risk of developing Type 2 diabetes (糖尿病) rose 20% over 8.5 years, the risk of heartdisease increased 15% over a40 , and the odds of dying prematurely41 13% during aseven-year follow-up. All of these42 are linked to a lack of physical exercise. But comparedwith other sedentary(久坐的) activities, like knitting, viewing TV may be especially43 atpromoting unhealthy habits. For one, the sheer number of hours we pass watching TV dwarfs thetime we spend on anything else. And other studies have found that watching ads for beer andpopcorn may make you more likely to44 them.Even so, the authors admit that they didn’t compare different sedentary activities to45 whether TV watching was linked to a greater risk of diabetes, heart disease or early deathcompared with, say, reading.A) climbed F) harmful K) sufferedB) consume G) outcomes L) surfingC) decade H) passively M) termD) determine I) previously N) terminalsE) effective J) resume O) twistingSection BEssay-Grading Software Offers Professors a Break[A] Imagine taking a college exam, and, instead of handing in a blue book and getting a grade froma professor a fewweeks later, clicking the “send” button when you are clone and receiving agrade b ack instantly, your essay scored by a software program. And then, instead of being clonewith that exam, imagine that the system would immediately let you rewrite the test to try toimprove your grade.[B] EdX, the nonprofit enterprise founded by Harvard and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) to offercourses on the Internet, has just introduced such a system and will make its automated (自动的) software available free on the Web to any institution that wants to use it.The software uses artificial intelligence to grade student essays and short written answers,fleeing professors for other tasks.[C] The new service will bring the educational consortium (联盟) into a growing conflict over therole of automationin education. Although automated grading systems for multiple-choice andtrue-false tests are now widespread, the use of artificial intelligence technology to grade essayanswers has not yet received widespread acceptance by educators and has many critics.[D] Anant Agarwal, an electrical engineer who is president of EdX, predicted that the instant- grading softwarewould be a useful teaching tool, enabling students to take tests and writeessays over and over and improve the quality of their answers. He said the technology wouldoffer distinct advantages over the traditional classroom system, where students often wait daysor weeks for grades. “There is a huge value in learning with instant feedback,” Dr. Agarwalsaid. “Students are telling us they learn much better with instant feedback.”[E] But skeptics (怀疑者) say the automated system is no match for live teachers. One longtimecritic, Les Perelman,has drawn national attention several times for putting together nonsenseessays that have fooled software grading programs into giving high marks. He has also been highly critical of studies claiming that the software compares well to human graders.[F] He is among a group of educators who last month began circulating apetition(呼吁) opposingautomatedassessment software. The group, which calls itself Professionals Against MachineScoring of Student Essays in High-Stakes Assessment, has collected nearly 2,000 signatures,including some from famous people like Noam Chomsky.[G] “Let’s face the realities of automatic essay scoring,” the group’s statement reads in part. “Computers cannot‘read.’ They cannot measure the essentials of effective written communication: accuracy, reasoning, adequacy of evidence, good sense, ethical(伦理的) position, convincing argument, meaningful organization, and clarity, among others.”[H] But EdX expects its software to be adopted widely by schools and universities. It offers freeonline classes fromHarvard, MIT and the University of California-Berkeley; this fall, it willadd classes from Wellesley, Georgetown and the University of Texas. In all, 12 universitiesparticipate in EdX, which offers certificates for course completion and has said that it plans tocontinue to expand next year, including adding international schools.[I] The EdX assessment tool requires human teachers, or graders, to first grade 100 essays oressay questions. Thesystem then uses a variety of machine-learning techniques to train itself tobe able to grade any number of essays or answers automatically and almost instantly. Thesoftware will assign a grade depending on the scoring system created by the teacher, whether it is a letter grade or numerical (数字的) rank.[J] EdX is not the first to use the automated assessment technology, which dates to early computers in the 1960s.There is now a range of companies offering commercial programs to gradewritten test answers, and four states—Louisiana, North Dakota, Utah and West Virginia —are using some form of the technology in secondary schools.A fifth, Indiana, has experimentedwith it. In some cases the software is used as a “second reader,” to check thereliability of thehuman graders.[K] But the growing influence of the EdX consortium to set standards is likely to give the technology a boost. On Tuesday, Stanford announced that it would work with EdX to develop a jointeducational system that will make use of the automated assessment technology.[L] Two start-ups, Coursera and Udacity, recently founded by Stanford faculty members to create“massive open online courses,” or MOOCs, are also committed to automated assessment systems because of the value of instant feedback. “It allows students to get immediate feedback on their work, so that learning turns into a game, with students naturally gravitating (吸引) toward resubmitting the work until they get it right,” said Daphne Koller, a computer scientistand a founder of Coursera.[M]Last year the Hewlett Foundation, a grant-making organization set up by one of the Hewlett-Packard founders and his wife, sponsored two $100,000 prizes aimed at improving softwarethat grades essays and short answers.More than 150 teams entered each category. A winner ofone of the Hewlett contests, Vik Paruchuri, was hired by EdX to help design its assessmentsoftware.[N] “One of our focuses is to help kids learn how to think critically,” said Victor Vuchic, a programofficer at the Hewlett Foundation. “It’s probably impossible to do that with multiple-choicetests. The challenge is that this requires human graders, and so they cost a lot more and theytake a lot more time.”[O] M ark D. Shermis, a professor at the University of Akron in Ohio, supervised the HewlettFoundation’s contest on automated essay scoring and wrote a paper about the experiment. Inhis view, the technology—though imperfect—has a place in educational settings.[P] With increasingly large classes, it is impossible for most teachers to give students meaningfulfeedback on writing assignments, he said. Plus, he noted, critics of the technology have tendedto come from the nation’s best universities, where the level of teaching is much better than atmost schools.[Q] “Often they come from very famous institutions where, in fact, they do a much better job ofproviding feedback than a machine ever could,” Dr. Shermis said. “There seems to be a lack ofappreciation of what i s actually going on in the real world.”46. Some professionals in education are collecting signatures to voice their opposition to automated essay grading.47. Using software to grade students’ essays saves teachers time for other work.48. The Hewlett contests aim at improving essay grading software.49. Though the automated grading System is widely used in multiple-choice tests, automated essaygrading is stillcriticized by many educators.50. Some people don’t believe the software grading system can do a s good a job as human graders.51. Critics of automated essay scoring do not seem to know the true realities in less famousuniversities.52. Critics argue many important aspects of effective writing cannot be measured by computerrating programs.53. As class size grows, most teachers are unable to give students valuable comments as to how toimprove theirwriting.54. The automated assessment technology is sometimes used to double check the work of humangraders.Section CPassage OneQuestions 56 to 60 are based on the following passage.Some of the world’s most significant problems never hit headlines. One example comes fromagriculture. Food riots and hunger make news. But the trend lying behind these matters is rarelytalked about. This is the decline in the growth in yields of some of the world’s major crops. A newstudy by the University of Minnesota and McGillUniversity in Montreal looks at where, and howfar, this decline is occurring.The authors take a vast number of data points for the four most important crops: rice, wheat, corn and soyabeans (大豆). They find that on between 24% and 39% of all harvested areas, the improvement in yields that took place before the 1980s slowed down in the 1990s and 2000s.There are two worrying features of the slowdown. One is that it has been particularly sharp in the world’s most populous (人口多的) countries, India and China. Their ability to feed themselves has been an important source of relative stability both within the countries and on world foodmarkets. That self-sufficiency cannot be taken for granted ifyields continue to slow down or reverse.Second, yield growth has been lower in wheat and rice than in corn and soyabeans. This isproblematic because wheat and rice are more important as foods, accounting for around half of allcalories consumed. Com and soyabeans are more important as feed grains. The authors note that“we have preferentially focused our crop improvement efforts on feeding animals and cars ratherthan on crops that feed people and are the basis of food security in much of the world.”The report qualifies the more optimistic findings of another new paper which suggests that theworld will not have to dig up a lot more land for farming in order to feed 9 billion people in 2050,as the Food and Agriculture Organisation has argued.Instead, it says, thanks to slowing population growth, land currently ploughed up for crops might be able to revert(回返) to forest or wilderness. This could happen. The trouble is that the forecast assumes continued improvements in yields, which may not actually happen.56. What does the author try to draw attention to?A) Food riots and hunger in the world. B) News headlines in the leading media.C) The decline of the grain yield growth. D) The food supply in populous countries.57. Why does the author mention India and China in particular?A) Their self-sufficiency is vital to the stability of world food markets.B) Their food yields have begun to decrease sharply in recent years.C) Their big populations are causing worldwide concerns.D) Their food self-sufficiency has been taken for granted.58. What does the new study by the two universities say about recent crop improvement efforts?A) They fail to produce the same remarkable results as before the 1980s.B) They contribute a lot to the improvement of human food production.C) They play a major role in guaranteeing the food security of the world.D) They focus more on the increase of animal feed than human food grains.59. What does the Food and Agriculture Organisation say about world food production in thecoming decades?A) The growing population will greatly increase the pressure on world food supplies.B) The optimistic prediction about food production should be viewed with caution.C) The slowdown of the growth in yields of major food crops will be reversed.D) The world will be able to feed its population without increasing farmland.60. How does the author view the argument of the Food and Agriculture Organisation?A) It is built on the findings of a new study.B) It is based on a doubtful assumption.C) It is backed by strong evidence.D) It is open to further discussion.Passage TwoQuestions 61 to 65 are based on the following passage.The endless debate about “work-life balance” often contains a hopeful footnote abou t stay-at-home dads. IfAmerican society and business won’t make it easier on future female leaders whochoose to have children, there is still the ray of hope that increasing numbers of full-time fatherswill. But based on today’s socioeconomic trends, this hope is, unfortunately, misguided.It’s true that the number of men who have left work to do their thing as full-time parents hasdoubled in a decade, but it’s still very small: only 0.8% of married couples where the stay-at-homefather was out of the labor force for a year. Even that percentage is likely inflated by men thrustinto their caretaker role by a downsizing. This is simply not a large enough group to reduce the social stigma (污名) and force other adjustments necessary to supporting men in this decision, even if only for a relatively short time.Even shorter times away from work for working fathers are already difficult. A study foundthat 85% of new fathers take some time off after the birth of a child—but for all but a few, it’s aweek or two at most. Meanwhile, the average for women who take leave is more than 10 weeks.Such choices impact who moves up in the organization. While you’re away, someone else isdoing your work, making your sales, taking care of your customers. That can’t help you at work. Itcan only hurt you. Women, of course, face the same issues of returning after a long absence. Butwith many more women than men choosing to leave the workforce entirely to raise families, returning from an extended parental leave doesn’t raise as many eyebrows as it does for men.Women would make more if they didn’t break their earning trajectory (轨迹) by leaving the workforce, or if higher-paying professions were more family-friendly. In the foreseeable future,stay-at-home fathers may make all the differenc e for individual families, but their presence won’treduce the numbers of high-potential women who are forced to choose between family and career.61. What gives women a ray of hope to achieve work-life balance?A) More men taking an extended parental leave.B) People’s changing attitudes towards family.C) More women entering business management.D) The improvement of their socioeconomic status.62. Why does the author say the hope for more full-time fathers is misguided?A) Women are better at taking care of children.B) Many men value work more than their family.C) Their number is too small to make a difference.D) Not many men have the chance to stay at home.63. Why do few men take a long parental leave?A) A long leave will have a negative impact on their career.B) They just have too many responsibilities to fulfill at work.C) The economic loss will be too much for their family to bear.D) They are likely to get fired if absent from work for too long.64. What is the most likely reaction to men returning from an extended parental leave?A) Jealousy. B) Surprise. C) Admiration. D) Sympathy.65. What does the author say about high-potential women in the not-too-distant future?A) They will benefit from the trend of more fathers staying at home.B) They will find high-paying professions a bit more family-friendly.C) They are unlikely to break their career trajectory to raise a family.D) They will still face the difficult choice between career and children.Part IV Translation (30 minutes)据报道，今年中国快递服务(courier service)将递送大约120亿包裹。

作文一题目Directions：For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write an advertisement on your campus website to sell a computer you used at college. Your advertisement may include its brand, specifications/features, condition and price, and your contact information. You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.参照范文Computer for SaleAs I am about to graduate and leave the campus, I am going to sell my personal laptop at a low price.It is a Lenovo ThinkPad that I bought in June, 2023. It is not big, but very functional. It has a four-core CPU, an independent display card of 2G, a hard disk of 500G and a screen of 15.6 inches.For the last two years, the laptop has served as my faithful aid and helped me finish most of my assignments and my thesis. There has appeared no fault in the process. I owe so much to it. But as my workplace has already offered me a more advanced working laptop, I find there is no necessity for me to have two. And I know that there must be some of my schoolmates who are more in need of the ThinkPad. Therefore, I determined to sell it.I bought the laptop as the price of 3500 yuan. Now I will sell it at 1500 yuan or less. Anyone interested can contact me via email, and my mailbox is ***@sina .作文二：Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write an advertisement on your campus website to sell a bicycle you used at college. Your advertisement may include its brand, specifications/features, condition and price, and your contact information. You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.参照范文As we travel by bike, we will see beautiful sceneries typical of the region, meet and make friends with different people and get to know the custom of the local people.Having worked hard throughout the weekdays, people will find a weekend trip to the nearby mountains or beaches a real relaxation, riding on the bike is best choice.In my opinion, the biggest advantage of traveling is we can learn much during our travel by bike about the geography, biology, and history of the places we visit. Therefore, you ’d better seize the chance to buy this bike so as to gain something meaningful.作文三Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write an advertisement on your campus website to sell a book you used at college. Your advertisement may include its brand,specifications/features, condition and price, and your contact information. You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.参照范文：Buying these books, you can reap the benefit of several aspects. For one thing, you can save a great amount of money and this will allow you to spend these saved money on other more significant things in that the books I sold here with only the half of the original price. For another, the content of these book include translation, writing, reading as well as listening which will be adapt to the students who are going to take the exam of CET-4 or CET-6. Last but not the least, through the purchase of these English course books with nine into new without any notes on them, you will improve your study skill to a great extent.选词填空The method for making beer has changed over time. Hops, for example, which give many a modern beer its bitter flavor, are a _____(26)recent addition to the beverage. This was mentioned in reference to brewing in the ninth century. Now, researchers have found a _____(27)ingredient in residue(残留物) from 5000-year-old beer brewing equipment. While excavating two pits at a site in the central plains of China, scientists discovered fragments from pots, funnels, amphorae, and stoves (stove fragment pictured). The different shapes of the containers _____(28)they were used to brew, filter, and store beer.They may be ancient “beer-making toolkits,” and the earliest _____(29)evidence of beer brewing in China, the researchers report online today in theProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. To _____(30)that hypothesis, the team examined the yellowish, dried _____(31)inside the vessels. The majority of the grains, about 80%, were from cereal crops like millet and barley(大麦), and about 10% were bits of roots,_____(32)likely, would have made the beer sweeter, the scientists say. Barley was an unexpected find: The crop was domesticated in western Eurasia and didn’t become a _____(33)food in central China until about 2023 years ago, according to the researchers. Based on that timing, they suggest barley may have _____(34)in the region not as food, but as_____(35)material for beer brewing beer.A.ArrivedB.consumingC.directD.exclusivelyE.includingF.infromG.rawH.reachedI.relativelyJ.remainsK.resourcesL.stapleM.surprisingN.suggestO.Test参照答案：26I，由空格前旳a和空格后旳recent，可以鉴定空格处缺副词，因此在D和I里面选择，根据语义，应当选I，relatively。

6月份四级考试题目及答案一、听力理解1. A) The man is a professor.B) The man is a student.C) The man is a doctor.D) The man is a lawyer.答案：A2. A) The woman is looking for a job.B) The woman is looking for a house.C) The woman is looking for a restaurant.D) The woman is looking for a book.答案：B二、阅读理解1. What is the main idea of the passage?A) The importance of teamwork.B) The benefits of working alone.C) The disadvantages of teamwork.D) The necessity of individual effort.答案：A2. According to the passage, which of the following is NOT a benefit of teamwork?A) Improved communication.B) Increased creativity.C) Decreased productivity.D) Enhanced problem-solving.答案：C三、词汇与结构1. The weather turned out to be very good, so we decided to go for a picnic. The underlined part means "____".A) The weather was expected to be bad.B) The weather was surprisingly good.C) The weather was as bad as expected.D) The weather was not as good as expected.答案：B2. The teacher asked the students to write a short essay on the topic of "____".A) what they did during the summer vacation.B) what they plan to do during the summer vacation.C) what they did during the winter vacation.D) what they plan to do during the winter vacation.答案：A四、翻译1. 随着中国经济的快速发展，越来越多的外国公司在中国设立了分公司。

6月份四级考试题目及答案一、听力理解1. What is the man going to do this evening?A) Go to a movieB) Attend a lectureC) Visit a friendD) Study at the library答案：C2. Why did the woman refuse the job offer?A) The salary was too lowB) She had another offerC) She wanted to finish her studiesD) She was not interested in the position答案：B二、阅读理解Passage 1The passage discusses the importance of...3. According to the passage, what is the primary reason for the increase in...A) Technological advancementsB) Market demandC) Environmental concernsD) Government policies答案：A4. What does the author suggest as a solution to the problem?A) Stricter regulationsB) Public awareness campaignsC) International cooperationD) Private sector innovation答案：DPassage 2The passage explores the impact of...5. What is the main argument of the passage?A) The need for more researchB) The benefits of a particular approachC) The drawbacks of current practicesD) The potential for future developments答案：C6. Which of the following is an example given in the passage?A) A successful case studyB) A historical precedentC) A statistical analysisD) A personal anecdote答案：A三、写作7. Write an essay on the topic "The Role of Technology in Education." You should write at least 120 words. Use the outline below as a guide.- Introduction: The significance of technology in modern education- Body:* The benefits of using technology in the classroom* The challenges faced by educators and students- Conclusion: The future of technology in education答案：[学生作文]四、翻译8. 将下列句子从中文翻译成英文。

6月份四级考试题目及答案**6月份四级考试题目及答案****一、听力理解****Section A**1. A) The man is not interested in the woman's suggestion.2. B) The woman has a lot of work to do.3. C) The woman is not sure if she can finish her work on time.4. D) The man wants to go to the cinema with the woman.5. A) The woman is very tired.6. B) The man is not satisfied with his job.7. C) The woman is looking for a new job.8. D) The man is worried about his performance at work.**Section B**9. A) The woman is not sure if she can attend the meeting.10. B) The man is not happy with the woman's decision.11. C) The woman will have to work overtime.12. D) The man is trying to persuade the woman to go to the meeting.13. A) The woman is not familiar with the new project.14. B) The man is confident about the success of the project.15. C) The woman is concerned about the tight schedule.**Section C**16. D) The speaker is not sure about the effectiveness of the new policy.17. A) The new policy is expected to reduce traffic congestion.18. B) The speaker is concerned about the impact of the new policy on the environment.19. C) The new policy is aimed at reducing air pollution.20. D) The speaker believes that the new policy will not be effective in the long term.**二、阅读理解****Passage One**21. B) The author believes that the new technology will have a significant impact on the job market.22. A) The new technology will make some jobs obsolete.23. C) The new technology will create new job opportunities.24. D) The new technology will change the nature of some jobs.**Passage Two**25. A) The author is concerned about the negative effects of social media on young people.26. B) The author believes that social media can be a useful tool for communication.27. C) The author suggests that parents should monitor their children's social media use.28. D) The author is worried about the potential risks associated with social media.**Passage Three**29. A) The author is discussing the importance of a balanced diet.30. B) The author is advocating for a more sustainable food system.31. C) The author is concerned about the environmental impact of food production.32. D) The author is emphasizing the need for more nutritious food options.**三、写作****Task 1: Short Answer Questions**33. The main reason for the increase in the number of people using public transportation is the rising cost of owning a car.34. The most popular mode of transportation among young people is cycling.35. The majority of commuters prefer to use public transportation because it is more convenient.**Task 2: Writing**36. Write an essay on the topic of "The Importance of Environmental Protection". You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.**Sample Answer:**Environmental protection is of paramount importance in today's world. With the rapid development of industries and the increasing population, our environment is facing severe challenges such as pollution, deforestation, and climate change. It is our collective responsibility to protect the environment for the sake of our own health and the well-being of future generations. We can start by reducing waste, recycling, and conserving energy. Additionally, supporting policies that promote sustainable development and raising awareness about environmental issues are crucial steps towards a greener future.**四、翻译**37. 随着科技的发展，越来越多的人选择在线购物。

2023年6月英语四级真题答案及解析(第一套)Part I Writing(30 minutes)请于正式开考后半小时内完毕该部分，之后将进行听力考试。

For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a news report to your school newspaper on a volunteer activity organized by your Student Union to help elderly people in theneighborhood .You should write at least 120 words not more than 180 words.【范文】Young Volunteers Visited a Nursing HomeVolunteers from our university visited a nursing home located in Hangzhou on June 14th, which was highly appraised by the elderly there.Upon the students’ arrival, tears of joy glistened in the seniors’ eyes when the young students presented them with well-prepared gifts. Then, the students talked to them one-on-one with kindness. Both the youth and the aged were willing to share their life stories, immersing in an atmosphere of joy. When it was time for the youngsters to leave, the elderly thanked them over and over again. And the volunteers expressed that they learned a lot and were all stunned by the optimism their elderly friends had for their future.According to Winston Churchill, a British statesman, “we make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.” The visit not only enriches the seniors’ daily life, but also provides the youth with an opportunity to learn some important life lessons from the elderly residents.By Aria, school newspaper【点评】写作试题是考察考生综合运用英语语言旳能力，四级写作试题对考生旳规定也越来越高。

2024年6月大学英语四级考试真题（第1 1 套）Part I Writing(30minutes) Directions:Suppose your university is seeking students’opinions on whether university libraries should be open to the public.You are now to write an essay to express your view.You will have30minutes for the task.You should write at least120words but no more than180words.Part II Listening Comprehension (25minutes) 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 Sheet1with a single line through the centre.Questions1and2are based on the news report you have just heard.1. A.Its crew members went on strike.B.It hit a bird shortly after takeoff.C.Its captain got slightly injured during the forced landing.D.It narrowly escaped a plane crash when turning around.2. A.Panic. C.Contented.D.B.Nervous. Relieved.Questions3and4are based on the news report you have just heard.3. A.He is now kept in a secure area.B.He finally disappeared six days ago.4. A.Squeezed. C.He has escaped the zoo once again.D.He has been caught a second time.C.Disappointed.D.B.Frustrated. Threatened. Questions5to7are based on the news report you have just heard.5. A.It is giving rise to safety concerns.B.It is enriching the city’s night life.6. A.Avoid entering one-way streets.B.Ensure the safety of pedestrians.7. A.To bring new life into the city. C.It is condemned as a crazy idea.D.It is questioned by local residents.C.Give way to automobiles at all times.D.Follow all the traffic rules drivers do.C.To add a new means of transport.D.To reduce the city’s airB.To ease the city’s busy traffic. pollution.Section BDirections:In this section,you will hear two long conversations.At the end of each conversation,you will hear four questions.Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once.After you hear a question,you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A),B),C)and D).Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet1with a single line through the centre.Questions8to11are based on the conversation you have just heard.8. A.Make it sound scary.B.Talk about it openly.C.Take it seriously.D.Discuss it regularly.9. A.By visiting discount 2 stores. C.By citing concrete examples.D.By shopping around for the best deals.B.By making abstract sums relevant.10.A.Giving kids pocket money according to their needs.B.Urging kids to deposit some of their gift money.C.Setting kids a good example by sharing chores.D.Paying their kids to help with housework.11.A.The necessity of saving into a pension.B.The delight in seeing their savings grow.C.The importance of cutting down family expenses.D.The need to learn important lessons from her elders.Questions12to15are based on the conversation you have just heard.12.A.He is a successful businessman. C.He reviews books on political affairs.D.He has worked in several banks.B.He has published a new bestseller.13.A.The man’s academic background.B.The man’s ideas about education.C.The man’s attempts at drawing public attention.D.The man’s proposals to solve economic problems.14.A.To provide remedies for students’poor performance.B.To give students incentive to excel in economics.C.To motivate all students to be successful.D.To reduce students’financial burden.15.A.Raising taxes. C.Increasing tuition fees.D.Improving schoolB.Seeking donations. budgeting.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 Sheet1with a single line through the centre.Questions16to18are based on the passage you have just heard.16.A.To help busy people to sort out their priorities.B.To call on busy people to take care of themselves.C.To prevent people from complaining about being“busy”.D.To show his sympathy towards people always being busy.17.A.Respond as most busy people do. C.Describe our schedule in detail.D.Avoid saying we are busy.B.Reflect on their true purpose.18.A.To tell others a complete lie about their inability.B.To cover up their failure to achieve some purpose.C.To prove they stand out as accomplished professionals.D.To show their achievements resulted from great efforts.Questions 19to 21are based on the passage you have just 3heard.19.A.They should cover so many different types.C.They should become so popular.D.They will help one reduce fear.C.To break one’s ultimate limits.D.To stop being extremely B.They will be less challenging after a time.20.A.To avoid dangerous mistakes.afraid.B.To enjoy the sports to the full.21.A.By enabling us to get an all-over workout.B.By burning as many as 300calories per hour.C.By stopping us hurting the same muscles repeatedly.D.By allowing our motivation to be at an all-time high.Questions 22to 25are based on the passage you have just heard.22.A.It is vital.B.It is instrumental.23.A.To guard against being perceived negatively.B.To maintain workplace harmony.24.A.It helps to enhance team spirit.B.It helps to resolve problems.25.A.An innovative mind.C.It is natural.D.It is personal.C.To conceal personality preferences.D.To prevent themselves from being isolated.C.It stimulates innovative ideas.D.It facilitates policy-making.C.Corporate culture.D.Mutual B.A healthy mentality.trust.Reading ComprehensionPart III Section (40minutes) ADirections:In this section,there is a passage with ten blanks.You are required to select one word for each blankfrom a list of choices given in a word bank following the passage.Read the passage through carefully before making your choices.Each choice in the bank is identified by a letter.Please mark the corresponding letter for each item on Answer Sheet 2with a single line through the centre.You may not use any of the words in the bank more than once.A team of researchers led by Priyanka Joshi examined the degree to which men and women relied on“communicative abstraction”to verbally convey their ideas and municative abstraction,according to the researchers,reflects the tendency of people to use “abstract speech that focuses on thebroader picture and 26 purpose of action rather than concrete speech focusing on details and the meansof 27 action.”Interestingly,they found that men were far more likely to speak in the abstract than werewomen.To arrive at this 28 ,the researchers examined the linguistic (语言的)patterns of men and women inover 600,000blog posts written on websites.To do this,the researchers computed abstractness ratings for 29 40,000commonly used words in the English language.Words considered to be concrete could be easilyvisualized,such as “table”or “chair”.Words that were more 30 to visualize,for example,“justice”or“morality”were considered to be more abstract.They found that men used 31 more abstract language intheir blog posts.What is the 432 of this effect?The researchers suggest that power differences between the genders—that is,men having more power in society —might be a key determinant (决定因素).For instance,in a follow-up study conducted with a sample of 300students,the researchers 33 power dynamics in an interpersonal setting to see if this would influence communicative abstraction.They found that participants in a high-power interviewer role were more likely to give abstract descriptions of behaviors than were participants in a low-power interviewee role.This suggests that communicating more abstractly does not reflect a 34 tendency of men or women but rather 35 within specific contexts.Section BDirections:In this section,you are going to read a passage with ten statements attached to it.Each statement contains information given in one of the paragraphs.Identify the paragraph from which the information is derived.You may choose a paragraph more than once.Each paragraph is marked with a letter.Answer the questions by marking the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2.How to better work towards long-term goalsA.Hal Hershfield,a psychologist at the UCLA Anderson School of Management,wanted to know whypeople weren’t saving for retirement.Across the board,people are living longer.Logically,they’ll needmore money to live comfortably in their post-work years.And yet,savings rates in the U.S.have gone down in recent decades,not up.B.To help explain this seemingly irrational behavior,Hershfield and his team scanned the brains of studyparticipants while asking them to what degree various traits (特征)—like “honorable”or “funny”—applied to their current self,their future self,a current other,or a future other.As participants answered,Hershfield’s team recorded which parts of their brains lit up.Unsurprisingly,people’s brains were mostactive when thinking about their current selves and least active when thinking about a current other.But the team found that participants’brain activity while considering their future selves more closelyresembled their brain activity while thinking about a current other rather than the current self.C.Put in practical terms,when thinking of yourself in a month or a year or a decade,your brain registers thatperson in ways similar to how it would register Taylor Swift or the mailman.Understood in that way,saving for retirement is the equivalent of giving money away to someone else entirely.D.In light of Hershfield’s study,one simple question arises:Is it possible to make our present selves give adamn about our future selves?The answers are anything but simple.E.Seen through the lens of the present self versus the future self,our self-defeating actions —like choosingto watch television rather than go to the gym —suddenly make perfect sense.We get to enjoy the very concrete,immediate benefits of our actions while someone else (namely,our future selves)suffers thehypothetical (假设的),far-off consequences.As a result,the decisions we make for our present selves often look very different from our decisions for our future selves.We believe that tomorrow will bedifferent.We believe that we will be different tomorrow;but in doing so,we prioritize our current moodover the consequences of our inaction for the future self.F.Understanding our procrastination(拖延)through the lens of the present and future selves,we’re left 5 withthree possible solutions:The first is to force your future self to do whatever your present self doesn’t want to do.The second is to convince your present self that your future self is,in fact,still you.If the central problem is that we think of our future selves as other people,it follows that trying to identify more closely with our future selves will encourage us to make better long-term decisions.G.In a follow-up study,Hershfield wanted to explore ways to bridge the disconnect between the present andfuture selves and encourage people to save more for retirement.He and his team took photos of study participants,and then used image processing to visually age their faces.Participants were then placed in a virtual reality setting where they could look into a mirror and see their aged selves looking back at them.Participants who saw their aged selves said they would save30%more of their salary for retirement than the control group.H.Whatever your long-term goals may be—getting in better shape,launching your own business,writing abook—thinking about your deadline in terms of days rather than months or years can help you wrap your mind around how close the future really is.I.The third solution is to forget about your future self and use your present self’s love of instant gratification(满足感)to your advantage.While the two tactics(手段)above can be effective in making better long-term choices,in the end,you’re still struggling against human nature.Our brains are hard-wired for instant gratification.Instead of fighting your present self’s need for immediate rewards,why not use it to your advantage?When most of us set goals,we focus on long-term results we want to see—e.g.,losing weight, getting a promotion,retiring in comfort,etc.While those visions of our future selves can be inspiring, when it comes to actually doing the day-to-day work,it may be more effective to reframe activities in terms of their immediate,or at least very near-term,rewards.J.Take writing this article,for instance.It’s easy for me to imagine how amazing it will feel at the end of the workday to have this article done.This isn’t just my opinion.Research partners Kaitlin Woolley of Cornell University and Ayelet Fishbach of the University of Chicago have made a career out of studying the differences between the goals that people achieve and the ones that fall by the wayside.K.“In one study,we asked people online about the goals they set at the beginning of the year.Most people set goals to achieve delayed,long-term benefits,such as career advancement,debt repayment,or improved health.We asked these individuals how enjoyable it was to pursue their goal,as well as how important their goal was.We also asked whether they were still working on their goals two months after setting them.We found that enjoyment predicted people’s goal persistence two months after setting the goal far more than how important they rated their goal to be,”Woolley said.L.This pattern held true across a wide variety of goals from exercising to studying to eating healthier foods.For example,people ate50%more of a healthy food when directed to focus on the good taste rather than the long-term health benefits.Other studies have shown a greater uptake of exercise in people who were told to think of the enjoyment of doing the exercise now rather than future health gains.M.These findings suggest that when it comes to achieving your goals,enjoying the process itself is more important than wanting the long-term benefits.In other words,present self trumps(战胜)future self.Who says instant gratification has to be a bad thing?By all means,set ambitious long-term goals for your future self,but when it comes to actually following through day-to-day,make sure your present self knows what’s in it for her too.36.Our brains are genetically determined to satisfy immediate desires.37.Taken in a practical way,saving for post-work years is like giving money away to others.38.Research found that,as regards achievement of one’s goals,it is important to focus more on enjoying 6 theprocess than the long-term benefits.39.Regarding our future selves as still being ourselves will help us make better long-term decisions.40.Savings rates in America have dropped in recent decades even though people’s life expectancy hasincreased.41.Researchers found that enjoyment rather than importance enabled people to persist in their goals.42.When making decisions,we give priority to our current frame of mind without thinking much of theconsequences.43.People ate more of a healthy food when they focused on its good taste instead of its long-term benefits.44.As was expected,when people thought of their present selves,their brains were observed to become moreactive.45.Researchers found that participants who saw the images of their aged selves would save more for theirlater years than those who didn’t.Section CDirections:There are2passages 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 Sheet2with a single line through the centre.Passage OneQuestions46to50are based on the following passage.People often wonder why some entrepreneurs have greater success than others.Is it habits,connections, luck,work ethic or any other behavior?I believe the key to success is willpower.Willpower is the ability to control yourself.It is a strong determination that allows you to do something difficult.It is a behavior we are born with more than one we learn;however,it is possible to not only learn it,but also strengthen it with constant exercise.Willpower is just like a muscle;to keep it strong you need to constantly exercise it.People with a great amount of willpower have the discipline to develop positive,successful habits.Even with an incredible amount of talent,without the discipline and motivation to create positive habits,it can be difficult to achieve success.Willpower and habits go hand in hand.It is critical to create good habits and take the actions necessary to stick to those habits day in and day out for greater success.Almost half of our daily actions are part of our habits and not decisions,so once the correct habits are in place,you will automatically perform those tasks on a day-to-day basis.The best way to create and stick to a habit is to have strong motivation.It’s easier to change your habits to lose weight if you have a health issue and you want to be around longer for your kids,or if your business is something you’re passionate about.Having a valuable outcome associated with a habit will help you stick to that habit permanently.The art of self-control is one that most successful individuals have mastered.Self-control enables you to avoid behaviors that don’t contribute to your success and adopt those that do.。

大学英语四级考试2024年6月真题(第三套)Part I Writing (30minutes)Part I Directions :Suppose your university is seeking students'opinions on whethe university canteens should be open to the public.You are now to write an essay to express your view.You will have 30minutes for the task.You should write at least 120words but no more than 180words.I Listening Comprehension (25minutes)特别说明：由于多题多卷，官方第三套真题的听力试题与第二套真题的一致，只是选项顺序不同，因此，本套试卷不再提供听力部分。

Part ⅢReading Comprehension (40minutes)Section A Directions:In this section,thereis a passage with ten blanks.You are required to select one wordfor each blank from a list of choices given in a word bank following the passage.Read the passage through carefully before making your choices.Each choice in the bank is identified by a letter.Please mark the corresponding letter for each item on Answer Sheet 2with a single line through the centre.You may not use any of the words in the bank more than once.Over the coming decades,millions of jobs will be threatened by robotics and artificial intelligence.Despite intensive academic 26_on these developments,there has been little study on how workers 27_to being replaced through technologyTo find out,business researchers at TUM and Erasmus University Rotterdam conducted 11studies and surveys with over 2,000persons from several countries.The findings show:In principle,most people view it more 28when workers are replaced by other people than by robots or intelligent software.This preference 29_,however,when it refers to people's own jobs When that is the case,the majority of workers find it less upsetting to see their own jobs go to robots than to other employees.In the long term,however,the same people see machines as more threatening to their future role in the workforce.These effects can also be observed among people who have recently become unemployed.The researchers were able to identify the causes behind these 30paradoxica results,too:Peopletend to 31_themselves less with machines than with other people.Consequently,being replaced by a robotor so ftware 32less of a threat to their feeling of self-worth.This reduced self-threat could even be observedwhe n participants assumed that they were being replaced by other employees who relied on technological abilities such as artificial intelligence in their work.“Even when unemployment results from the 33of new technologies,people still judge it in a social context,”says Christoph Fuchs,one of the authors of the study.“It is important to understand these 34effects when trying to manage the massive changes in the working world to minimize 35in society.”19·2024年6月四级真题(第三套)·A)compareB)contradictsC)conventionalD)debateE)disruptionsF)drasticallyG)favorablyH)guarantee I)introduction J)modifications K)posesL)psychological M)reactN)reverses O)seeminglySection BDirections:In this section,you are going to read a passage with ten statements attached to it.Each statement contains information given in one of the paragraphs.Identify the paragraph from which the information is derived.You may choose a paragraph more than once.Each paragraph is marked with a letter.Answer the questions by marking the correspondingletter on Answer Sheet2.No escape as'snow day'becomes fe-learning day’A)Certain institutions,such as schools,are likely to close when bad weather,such as snow,flooding or extreme heat or cold,causes travel difficulties,power outages(断供),or otherwise endangers public safety.When snowy weather arrives in the US,it means the chance of school children benefiting from the long-standing tradition of the“snow day”,when schools are forced to close and students get an unexpected day off.B)The criterion for a snow day is primarily the inability of school buses to operate safely on their routes and danger to children who walk to school.Often,the school remains officially open even though buses do not run and classes arecanceled.Severe weather that causes cancellation or delayis more likely in regions that are less able to handle the situation.Snow days are less common in more northern areas of the United States that are used to heavy winter snowfall,because municipalities are well equipped to clear roads and remove snow.In areas less accustomed to snow even small snowfalls of an inch ortwo may render roads unsafe. C)Snow days are a familiar theme in American film and TV shows,with children getting the good news and then running outside for some seasonal snowman-building and snowball throwing,against a background ofjoyful pop music.But the tradition is now over for pupils in several US states such as South Carolina, Nevada,Georgia and Indiana.This academic year,many school boards have introduced policies which require students to work from home if the school is shut by snow or extreme weather.They are known as “e-learning days”,which certainly sounds less fun than a snow day.D)Teachers are also losing their snow days and instead will be expected to be on hand to take a virtual register and answer students'questions online.A pilot programme in a school district in Anderson County,South Carolina,has supplied students with electronic tablets loaded with assignments to complete in the event of a school closure.If it is successful,it could be rolled out across the state.E)But some parents object to the new policy if the vigorous debate on the Facebook page of Anderson County school district is anything to go by.“When it snows,let the kids enjoy it,”said one commenter.Another said the decision would“ruin school even more”,and someone else called snow days“a fun part of childhood”. But supporters of the policy say it means children will miss fewer days of school.It will also bring to an end a less popular US high school tradition:the“make-up day”,which requires students in many states to make up the time lost due to weatherby working during school holidays.·2024年6月四级真题(第三套)·20F)Students in North Carolina already have several make-up days scheduled because of school closures duringHurricane Florence,which struck in September.Tom Wilson,the superintendent(主管)of Anderson County school district,said the change away from snow days makes practical and financial sense.He said technology has changed every profession,so it makes sense to use it to“eliminate”make-up days.Adam Baker of the Department of Education in Indiana said e-learning days were proving a“great success”.He said most Indiana schools already use digital devices during lessons,so it was an“easy decision”to extend this to days when schools are closed.He denies the decision is depriving children of the chance to enjoy the snow.“Students are still able to enjoy snow days and outside time,”he said.“Many have PE and science assignments that have them out enjoying the weather.”But local school superintendents in Ohio are resisting proposals to adopt e-learning days.They fear that students without internet access at home will be disadvantaged by the policy,and superintendent Tom Roth is concerned that e-learning days will offer a lower quality of education.G)There are also so-called“blizzard bags”,with assignments that children take home ahead of an expected snowclosure.But Mr Roth says it is not sufficient as a replacement.“I think we still need the class time to give our kids the education that they deserve,”he said.“Youcan't get that with a blizzard bag or doing the work from home like that.It's not going to be as effective.”H)There is a long-running debate on whether missing days of school affects attainment.In England,there hasbeen a focus on tackling absenteeism(旷课)from school.The Department for Education(DFE)published research in2016arguing that missing any days at school could have a negative impact on results.Even a few days lost in a year could be enough to miss out on getting a good exam grade,the DFE's research concluded.This differed from the findings of a study from Harvard University in the US,which concluded that missing a few occasional days because of the weather did not damage learning.I)The Harvard study examined seven years of school results data and could not find any impact from snowclosures.What caused moredisruption was when schools tried to stay open in bad weather,even though many staff and pupils were absent.But weather can make a difference to school results,according to another piece of Harvard research published last summer.It's hot weather that has the negative impact.The results of 10million school students were examined over13years and researchers found a“significant”link between years with extremely hotweather and lower results.J)It's obvious that students should go to school every day to get the most out of education.In cases of extreme weather students don't always have that option.However,research shows that authorised absences from school such as during extreme weather are less problematic for students than absences that are not authorised.This is because unauthorised absences tend to reflect patterns and behaviours of student disengagement,or the possible negative attitudes of parents towards education that students adopt and carry with them through schooling.The level of impact on students'educational performance is all to do with the length of time that a student is absent from school and how regularly this occurs.36.There is opposition to the practice of giving children assignments to take home before extreme weather forcesa school closure.37.New policies adopted by many US schools require students to do online learning at home in case of a schoolclosure38.According to some research,extreme hot weather negatively affects students'performance.39.There is a time-honoured tradition in the US for school kids to stay at home on“snow days”.21·2024年6月四级真题(第三套)·40.Debates on social media show some parents are opposed to ending the“snowday”tradition.41.In more northern regions of the US,school is less likely to be affected by snowy weather.42.Research indicates absences from school with permission do not cause as many problems as those withoutpermission.43.There is objection to e-learning days owing to fear that students with no access to the Internet at home willsuffer44.In a pilot programme,students are given electronic devices to doassignments when schools areclosed.45.A long-standing debate is going on over the impact of school absences on students'academic performance.Section CDirections:There are2passages 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 Sheet2with a single line through the centre.Passage OneQuestions46to50are based on the following passage.It may sound surprising,but you don't have to be interested in fashion,or even in history,to enjoy Dress Codes:How the Laws of Fashion Made History.I happen to be interested in both,and ended up enjoying the book for completely different reasons.Richard Thompson Ford is a law professor,and you probably won't forget that for even one page.His carefully reasoned arguments,packed with examples,sound almost like reading a court opinion,only maybe wordier.You will probably never think of fashion as a trifle again.Ford's thesis is that the best way to understand what particular fashions meant in any given era is to look at the restrictions placed on them.Through this lens,he shows us that the first laws passed in the1200s to ensure that only the nobility were allowed to wear certain fabrics,colors and ornaments reflected the rise of the middle class,who were now able to imitate some of these fashions.The status of the upper classes was threatened; fashion was a tool to preserve it.Ford takes the reader through the evolution of fashion while examining the underlying motivations of status sex,power,and personality,which,he assumes,influenced all innovations in fashion in the past and which continue to influence us today.His writing is more than alittle dense—dense with research,clauses,and precise adjectives and nouns.But there's also humor and enough interesting episodes to make the writing appealing.No one is spared his sharp analysis:not the easy targets of19th century women's crippling(伤害身体的)fashions nor the modern uniforms of Silicon Valley T-shirts.But the greatest strength of this book(on fashion!)is its intellectual profoundness.Ford asks us to question unconscious beliefs,to realize thatwe almost never do so,to understand that the simplest choices are charged with meaning,and yet that meaning can and does change all thetime.Consider the fact that a1918catalog insisted that boys and girls be dressed in the appropriate color.We believe our thinking today is evolved;Ford shows us it's not.46.What does the author think of the book Dress Codes:How the Laws of Fashion Made History?A)It is read by people for entirely different reasonsB)It is meant for those interested in fashion history·2024年6月四级真题(第三套)·22C)It makes enjoyable as well as informative reading.D)It converts fashion into something for deliberation.47.How can people best understand a particular fashion in an era,according to Ford?A)By examining the restraints imposed on it.C)By glancing at its fabrics,colors and ornaments.B)By looking at what the nobility were wearing.D)By doing a survey of the upper and middle classes.48.What was the aim of the first laws passed regarding fashion in the1200s?A)To facilitate the rise of the middle class C)To help initiate some novel fashions.B)To loosen restrictions on dress codes.D)To preserve the status of the nobles.49.What does the author think of Ford's writing?A)It uses comparison and contrast in describing fashions of different erasB)It makes heavy reading but is not lacking in humor or appealC)It is filled with interesting episodes to spare readers intolerable boredom.D)It is characteristic of academics in presenting arguments.50.What does the author say is the greatest strength of Ford's book?A)Plentiful information.B)Meaningful choices.C)Evolved thinkingD)Intellectual depthPassage TwoQuestions51to55are based on the followingpassage.The art of persuasion means convincing others to agree with your point of view or to follow your course of action.For some ofus,persuasion is an instinctive quality and the power of influencing comes naturally.For the rest of us,persuasion skills can be learned and developed over time.Employers place a great value on employees with persuasion skills because they can impact several aspects of job performance.Besides,teamwork and leadership rely heavily on the power of persuasion to get things done.Without persuasion skills,employees may not be as committed to or convinced of the importance of an organization's vision and long-term mission.Effective use of persuasion skills will not only help get your coworkers excited about your ideas,it'll also help you motivate them to achieve a common goal.In order to learn the art of persuasion at the workplace,you need to understand how to handle conflicts and reach agreements.Good communication is the first step in effective persuasion,but logic and reasoning are just as important.Before you can get somebody on-board with your goal,you should help them understand why they should pursue ing visual aids to back up your ideas can help communicate your ideas better and make compelling arguments so your listeners will come to a logical choice and become fully committed to your ideas and plans.Successful persuasion skills are based on your ability to have positive interactions and maintain meaningful relationships with people.In order to sustain thoserelationships,you must be able to work in their best interests as well.Your coworkers are more likely to agree with you when they succeed alongside you.The more they achieve and the greaterprogress they make,the more they trust your judgement and strength.We persuade and get persuaded every day—we're either convincing or being convinced.A vast majority of people prefer collaboration and teamwork over traditional organizational structures;no one likes to be told what to do or to be pushed around.Therefore,organizations and leaders should adopt powerful persuasion skills to bring about necessary changes.23·2024年6月四级真题(第三套)·51.What does the author say about the ability to be persuasive in the first paragraph?A)People may either be born with it or be able to cultivate it.B)It proves crucial in making others follow one's course of action.C)It refers to the natural and instinctive power of influencing one's coworkers.D)People may view it as both a means to convince others and an art of communication.52.Why are persuasion skills greatly valued in the workplace?A)They enable employees to be convinced oftheir long-term gains.B)They enable employees to trust their leaders unconditionally.C)They help motivate coworkers to strive for a common goal.D)They help an organization to broaden its vision effectively.53.What should people do to learn the art of persuasion atthe workplace?A)Acquire effective communication skills.C)Understand the reason for pursuing their goalsB)Avoid getting involved in conflicts with others.D)Commit themselves fully to their ideas and plans54.When are you more likely to succeed in persuading your coworkers?A)When they are convinced you work in their interests while sacrificing your own.B)When they become aware of the potential strength of the judgements you make.C)When they become aware of the meaningful relationships you keep with them.D)When they are convinced they will make achievements together with you.55.Why are organizations and leaders advised to adopt powerful persuasion skills to bring about necessarychanges?A)To convince employees of the value of collaboration.B)To allow for the preferences of most people of todayC)To improve on traditional organizational structuresD)To adapt to employees'ever-changing working styles.PartIV Translation(30minutes) Directions:For this part,you are allowed30minutes to translate a passage from Chinese into English.You should write your answer on Answer Sheet2.汉语中的“福”字(the character fu)表示幸福和好运，是中国传统文化中最常用的吉祥(auspicious符号之一。