2023年12月英語四級試卷真題及答案解析

四級寫作解析

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第一套

【題目】

The Most Impressive Aspects of University

【范文】

Opinions vary greatly when it comes to what in the university impresses you the most. But in my opinion, attending university leaves a lasting impression on students’ growth, and there are several aspects of university that impress me the most.

First and foremost, the diversity of academic programs at universities is truly impressive. Universities offer a wide range of courses, allowing students to pursue their passions. This diversity encourages students to explore various disciplines, giving them a well-rounded education. Furthermore, it prepares students for future careers by providing specialized knowledge and skills.

Another aspect that impresses me is the quality of faculty members at universities. Professors are experts in their fields and are passionate about their subjects. They are quite responsible for ensuring that students receive a high-quality education. Their dedication to teaching is truly inspiring.

Moreover, the vibrant campus life is another remarkable aspect of university. The numerous extracurricular activities, such as clubs, sports teams, and cultural events, create a lively atmosphere. Participating in these activities not only helps students develop their interests but also fosters a sense of belonging.

In conclusion, the diversity of academic programs, the quality of faculty, and the vibrant campus life are the most impressive aspects of university. Attending university offers a unique opportunity for personal and academic growth. Who can not cherish the opportunity to study in the university!

【譯文】

在大學(xué)中給你最深刻印象的事情，不同人有不同看法。但在我看來，上大學(xué)對學(xué)生的成長留下了深刻的印象，大學(xué)有幾個方面給我留下了深刻的印象。

首先，大學(xué)提供的多樣化學(xué)術(shù)課程確實(shí)令人印象深刻。大學(xué)提供廣泛的課程，使學(xué)生能夠追求他們的熱情。這種多樣性鼓勵學(xué)生探索各種學(xué)科，為他們提供全面的教育。此外，它通過提供專業(yè)知識和技能來為學(xué)生未來的職業(yè)做準(zhǔn)備。另一個給我留下深刻印象的方面是大學(xué)的教師隊(duì)伍質(zhì)量。教授們都是自己領(lǐng)域的專家，并對自己的學(xué)科充滿激情。他們非常負(fù)責(zé)，確保學(xué)生獲得高質(zhì)量的教育。他們對教學(xué)的奉獻(xiàn)精神確實(shí)令人欽佩。此外，充滿活力的校園生活也是大學(xué)的另一個顯著方面。眾多的課外活動，如俱樂部、運(yùn)動隊(duì)和文化活動，營造了活躍的氛圍。參與這些活動不僅有助于學(xué)生發(fā)展興趣，還培養(yǎng)了一種歸屬感?？傊瑢W(xué)術(shù)課程的多樣性、教師的素質(zhì)和充滿活力的校園生活是大學(xué)最令人印象深刻的方面。上大學(xué)提供了一個獨(dú)特的機(jī)會，促進(jìn)個人和學(xué)術(shù)的成長。誰不會珍惜在大學(xué)學(xué)習(xí)的機(jī)會呢!

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第二套

【題目】

A Spectacular Campus Event: A Night of Enchantment and Inspiration

【范文】

The campus is overwhelmed with thrill and excitement as students, faculty, and community members gather here to witness one of the most spectacular events of the year. The night is set to be a magical display of talent, creativity, and inspiration, leaving an unforgettable impression on all who attends.

The event, named "A Night of Enchantment and Inspiration," promises an evening of captivating performances, thought-provoking presentations, and fantastic displays. As the sun dips below the horizon, the campus is transformed into a wonderland of lights, colors, and sounds, setting the stage for a novel and extraordinary experience.

The event commences with a mesmerizing performance by the university's dance troupe, whose graceful movements and artistic choreography cast a spell on the audience. Their performance is followed by a series of stirring musical acts, and each one showcases the incredible talents of those musicians.

The highlight of the evening is a series of thought-provoking presentations by prominent speakers, whose words resonate deeply with the audience. They share their personal stories of triumph over adversity, offer words of wisdom and motivation, and make the crowd feel invigorated and motivated.

The night culminates in a breathtaking display of fireworks that illuminate the sky and fill the air with a symphony of color and sound. As the last embers of light fades from the night sky, the audience depart with a renewed sense of wonder and inspiration.

In a nutshell, the event is a testament to the creativity, talent, and spirit of the campus community, leaving a lasting impression on all who are fortunate enough to be in attendance. "A Night of Enchantment and Inspiration" proves to be a shining example of the transformative power of art, music, and the human spirit, and will be remembered for years to come as a highlight of campus life.

【譯文】

校園里充滿了興奮和激動，學(xué)生、教職員工和社區(qū)成員聚集在這里，見證一年中最壯觀的活動之一。這個晚上注定會是才華、創(chuàng)意和靈感的魔幻展示，給所有參與其中的人留下難忘的印象。

這個名為“魔幻靈感之夜”的活動承諾帶來一個令人著迷的表演之夜、發(fā)人深省的演講和驚艷的展示。太陽落下地平線后，校園變成了一片燈光、色彩和聲音的仙境，為一場新奇而非凡的體驗(yàn)搭建了舞臺。

活動以大學(xué)舞蹈團(tuán)的迷人表演開始，他們優(yōu)雅的舞姿和藝術(shù)的編排給觀眾帶來了魔力。他們的表演后是一系列激動人心的音樂演出，每個演出都展示了音樂家們不可思議的才華。

晚上的高潮是一系列發(fā)人深省的演講，由杰出的演講者分享。他們的話語深深地觸動了觀眾，分享了他們在逆境中的勝利故事，傳授智慧和激勵，激發(fā)了聽眾的活力和動力。

晚上以令人嘆為觀止的煙花表演達(dá)到高潮，照亮了天空，使空氣充滿了色彩和聲音的交響樂。隨著最后一絲光亮從夜空消失，觀眾帶著一種更新的驚奇和靈感離開。

總而言之，這個活動是對校園社區(qū)的創(chuàng)意、才華和精神的見證，給所有有幸參與其中的人留下了深刻的印象?！澳Щ渺`感之夜”證明了藝術(shù)、音樂和人類精神的轉(zhuǎn)化力量，并且將作為校園生活的一個重要亮點(diǎn)，為人們長久地銘記。

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第三套

【題目】

Recent Developments in My Hometown

【范文】

In recent years, my hometown has undergone significant developments. Along with the growth of economy and society, more and more remarkable changes are brought to my hometown. Now, I will highlight some of these developments in my hometown.

One of the most noticeable changes in my hometown is the development of infrastructure. New roads and bridges have been constructed, making traffic more convenient. The expansion of public transportation networks, including subway system, has made commuting more convenient and efficient.

Moreover, my hometown has witnessed a significant effort to beautify the urban areas. Old buildings have been revitalized and transformed into modern ones. Parks, gardens, and green spaces have been created, promoting a healthier lifestyle. These improvements have not only enhanced the city's appearance but have also created a more pleasant living environment.

Another notable development in my hometown is the rapid economic growth. New industries and businesses have emerged, creating job opportunities and boosting the local economy. More and more tourists also come to my hometown and visit the local museums and theaters.

In conclusion, my hometown has undergone remarkable developments in various aspects. These changes have transformed it into a more dynamic city. I am proud to witness this transformation in my hometown.

【譯文】

最近幾年，我的家鄉(xiāng)經(jīng)歷了顯著發(fā)展。隨著經(jīng)濟(jì)和社會的增長，我的家鄉(xiāng)發(fā)生了越來越多顯著的變化?，F(xiàn)在，我將重點(diǎn)介紹一些家鄉(xiāng)的發(fā)展。

我家鄉(xiāng)最明顯的變化之一是基礎(chǔ)設(shè)施的發(fā)展。新的道路和橋梁已經(jīng)建成，使交通更加便利。公共交通網(wǎng)絡(luò)的擴(kuò)大，包括地鐵系統(tǒng)，使通勤更加便利和高效。

此外，我家鄉(xiāng)見證了美化城區(qū)的重大努力。老建筑已經(jīng)煥發(fā)了新生，變成了現(xiàn)代建筑。公園、花園和綠地已經(jīng)建成，促進(jìn)了更健康的生活方式。這些改進(jìn)不僅提升了城市的外觀，也創(chuàng)造了更宜人的生活環(huán)境。

我家鄉(xiāng)的另一個顯著發(fā)展是經(jīng)濟(jì)快速增長。新興產(chǎn)業(yè)和企業(yè)涌現(xiàn)，創(chuàng)造了就業(yè)機(jī)會，推動了當(dāng)?shù)亟?jīng)濟(jì)。越來越多的游客也來到我家鄉(xiāng)，參觀當(dāng)?shù)氐牟┪镳^和劇院。

總之，我的家鄉(xiāng)在各個方面都經(jīng)歷了顯著的發(fā)展。這些變化將它變成了一個更加充滿活力的城市。我為能見證家鄉(xiāng)的這種轉(zhuǎn)變感到驕傲。

四級聽力解析

01

第一套

【Section A】

News Report 1

音頻原文

A police officer in the U. S. stopped a large SUV car that was going very slowly and drifting across lanes on a highway. He expected to find a driver who was either very drunk or having a medical emergency. Instead, the officer discovered a five year old boy sat on the edge of the driver's seat. His feet could barely reach the brake, and his head was only just high enough to see out of the windows. The child had taken the keys to the family car while his teenage sister was napping. He then drove three kilometers across town before getting on the highway. The boy later told confused officers that he was planning to travel to California and buy a Lamborghini sports car. Although he only had 3 dollar in his wallet, at least he was driving in the right direction.

題目+答案

Q1: Why did the police officer stop the SUV car?

Q2: What did the boy tell the police officers he was planning to do?

News Report 2

音頻原文

Mobile phones have changed the way we live, how we read, work, communicate, and shop. But we already know this. What we have not yet understood is the way the tiny machines in front of us are changing our skeletons. Possibly altering not just the way we behave but even the very shape of our bodies. New scientific research at the University of the Sunshine Coast in Queensland, Australia suggests that young people are developing extra pieces of bone at the backs of their heads. These pieces of bone are caused by the way people bend their heads when they use the phone. This shifts weight onto the muscles at the back of the head and causes the bone to grow in a way that is not normal. This process can be compared to the way the skin hardens in response to constant rubbing or pressure. The result is a piece of bone like a horn that sticks out from the head by the neck.

題目+答案

Q3: What does the report say we have not yet understood about mobile phones?

Q4: What happens to the skin when rubbed or pressed constantly?

News Report 3

音頻原文

A village is going to throw a birthday party for an orange cat named Wilbur, who has become famous for making a regular appearance at local shops.

Wilbur has his own internet pages as he approaches his 10th birthday on July 7.

Wilbur is both bold and friendly.

He spends most of his time in shops and businesses around the village.

He'll just take himself into any shop, anywhere.

There was one time when the doctor's receptionist came back and he was sitting on her chair.

Among his favorite haunts are a local hairdresser, two pubs, and the Nottingham Primary School.

Leslie Harper, who runs one of the pubs, said the cat has been a big hit with their customers.

“He's been a regular visitor for most of this year”, she told the Press Association.

“He's a very relaxed cat, happy for customers and villagers young and old to come in and say hello. She also said he is a cat of expensive tastes, who likes his high priced cat food. ”

Sarah Godfrey, who is organizing Wilbur's party, told the local newspaper, “Wilbur is part of our lives, as he is for everyone who lives in the village. “

題目+答案

Q5: What does the report say the village is going to do for the cat Wilbur?

Q6: What do we learn from the report about the cat?

Q7: What does the pub owner, Leslie Harper, say about the cat?

【Section B】

Conversation 1

音頻原文

M: So, where do you want to go for lunch?

W: I don't know. Do you have anything in mind?

M: What about the sandwich place on Camden Street?

W: Um, no, sorry. I don't feel like sandwiches today. It's a great place, but I think we go there too often.

M: That's true. Remember, that's where we saw Bridget Clark, the famous movie star.

W: Of course. How could I ever forget? There were crowds of people around her, asking for a photo with her.

M: What about hamburgers, then? There's that American style diner on the way to the mall.

W: I like that place. Their chips are great, but their service takes a long time, and I need to get back by 2.：30 for a conference call. How about trying something new? We could try Mario's, the new Italian restaurant on the corner. It looks alright. Have you been there?

M: No, I haven't, but I've noticed that it has great reviews on the internet. It's supposed to be one of the best Italians in town. I think Jeremy has been there and said it was amazing. I'm up for that.

W: Cool. Have you asked Jeremy if he would like to come with us?

M: I already have. He says he can't. He has brought his own lunch today, so he will stay in. I think his wife made him soup.

W: Poor Jeremy. His wife is a terrible cook. He should throw that soup in the bin and join us.

題目+答案

Q8: What are the speakers talking about in this conversation?

Q9: Where did the speakers see Bridget Clarke, the famous movie star?

Q10: Why does the woman say she needs to get back by 2:30?

Q11:Why does the woman say Jeremy should throw his soup in the bin?

Conversation 2

音頻原文

W: Hi there, how are you today? Do you have a reservation with us already?

M: Good afternoon. Yes, we reserved our rooms yesterday morning on your website for three nights. The name's Patterson.

W: Okay, let me have a look. Yes, we have it here. You brought the whole family with you, I see.

M: Yes, the two kids, my wife and I, and her parents too.

W:Great. So, we have a family room for you and your wife and the kids. And another double room for your parents in law. They are right next to each other on the ground floor, since you mentioned in your message that they have trouble with stairs.

M: That's wonderful. My father in law has had terrible problems getting up and down stairs since his knee operation last April.

W: I'm sorry to hear that, and if you need any help to find transportation for the whole family, we can definitely recommend someone for you.

M: We were thinking of renting a car, but we will explore all the options available for sure. So yes, that would be very helpful in comparing prices. We're also wondering what tours and day trips are available.

W: We have bunches of brochures here. I would recommend getting out on a boat trip. The kids will love it, and there are so many islands nearby to explore. There's also a great night market further into town that has all kinds of food and cool little shops selling souvenirs and local jewelry and clothing made by hand.

M: That all sounds marvelous.

W: Now, all I need is to photocopy your passports, and then I can get you all checked in and show you to your rooms.

題目+答案

Q12: Who is the man talking to in the conversation?

Q13: What do we learn about the man's father in law from the conversation?

Q14: Why does the man say they will explore all the options available?

Q15: What does the woman suggest the man and his family do close to the end of the conversation?

【Section C】

Passage 1

音頻原文

Artificial intelligence agents play ever more influential roles in our lives. They do everything from suggesting new friends to recommending purchases. They're even beginning to drive our cars. Another role that they are expected to take over is negotiating on our behalf in commercial transactions or legal disputes.

So, it's important to know whether using an artificial intelligence agent might affect how we negotiate. Research indicates that it does. In a new study, participants were told to imagine that they were negotiating for something important to them, like a house. Next, they were told either that they would negotiate for themselves, or they would program an artificial intelligence agent to negotiate for them.

Participants then completed a survey indicating how tough, deceptive, and pleasant or otherwise they wanted to be, or wanted their agent to be, in the negotiations. For example, participants could choose to be tough by making an opening demand far greater than what they'd be willing to accept. They could also choose to express sympathy with their opponent, to appear pleasant.

But they could also indicate that they, or their agent, Would strategically express anger toward the opponent to gain advantage, or they could opt to convey dissatisfaction with the encounter so that the other party would think they were losing interest. These are both examples of deceptive strategies.

Participants were more willing to employ deceptive strategies when assigned an agent to negotiate on their behalf.

題目+答案

Q16: What does the passage say about artificial intelligence agents?

Q17: What does the new study want to find out about using an artificial intelligence agent?

Q18: What did participants tend to do when assigned an AI agent to negotiate on their behalf?

Passage 2

音頻原文

New research has studied the effects of a seven week healthy cooking course. Academics measured the program's effect on cooking confidence and self perceived mental health. Researchers also measured participants overall satisfaction around cooking and diet related behaviors. What were the findings?

Course participants saw significant improvements in general health. They also reported improved mental health and subjective vitality immediately after the program. These benefits remained six months after the completion of the course. What caused these improvements? Researchers have previously found a link between eating more fruits and vegetables and improved longer term mental health.

This would imply that the participants in the current study may have felt better due to improved diet. However, the study showed participants mental health improved even if their reported diet did not change after completing the program. Also, the mental health benefits were equal among participants who were overweight or obese and those in a healthy weight range.

This suggests a link between cooking confidence and satisfaction around cooking and mental health benefits. Who benefits most from learning to cook? Gender plays a part. At the start of the program, 77 percent of female participants were confident about cooking, but just 23 percent of males were confident.

At the end of the program, cooking confidence and skills were equal across both counterparts. This change in confidence could lead to a gender balance in home cooking. This, in turn, could reduce consumption of unhealthy, high calorie processed meals.

題目+答案

Q19: What do we learn about the benefits the participants gained from the healthy cooking course?

Q20: What do the new research findings suggest about mental health benefits?

Q21: What plays a role in determining who benefits most from learning to cook?

Passage 3

音頻原文

What is personal space? We often think of it as an invisible bubble of space surrounding us that others can't enter, without causing discomfort.

Research shows, however, that we actually have bubbles of different sizes.

Each of these bubbles applies to a different set of people. The smallest zone, called intimate space, extends outward from our bodies 18 inches in every direction.

Only family, pets and one's closest friends may enter it. A mere acquaintance entering our intimate space makes us uncomfortable.

Next is the bubble called personal space, extending from 1.5 feet to 4 feet away. Friends and acquaintances can comfortably occupy this zone, especially during informal conversations, but strangers are forbidden.

Extending from 4 to 12 feet away from us is social space. Here, people feel comfortable conducting routine social interactions with new acquaintances or total strangers.

Those are the average sizes of Americans personal bubbles, anyway. It is important to keep in mind that personal space varies depending on culture and context.

Furthermore, there are significant individual differences. As we all know, cultural or individual differences in personal bubble diameters are all too often the cause of discomfort.

How did these personal bubbles arise? According to research, we begin to develop our individual sense of personal space around age 3 or 4.

The sizes of our bubbles are fixed by our teens. These bubbles are constructed and monitored by the brain region involved in fear.

題目+答案

Q22:What does research show about our personal space?

Q23: What happens if a mere acquaintance enters our intimate space?

Q24: Where do people feel comfortable interacting with new acquaintances or strangers?

Q25: When are the sizes of our bubbles fixed?

02

第二套

【Section A】

News Report 1

音頻原文

Have you noticed how similar you are to your friends? It may be because your brains operate in harmony with each other. We know that friends are more likely to be the same age, gender, and ethnic background as each other. Now it seems their brains are alike too. Researchers at the University of California scanned 42 classmates while they watched videos intended to provoke varying responses. Some people might find a romantic scene touching, for instance, while others would feel it was embarrassing. The activity of friends brains was more similar than that of people who didn't know each other, particularly in regions involved in attention, emotion, and language. This similarity was strong enough that it could be used to predict whether two people were already friends or not. The relationship probably goes two ways. We are drawn to people who think like us. We then influence their thoughts over time, which may push their brain activity into more closely resembling our own.

題目+答案

Q1: What may be the reason that friends are similar to each other, according to the recent research?

Q2: What does the news report say about the relationship between friends?

News Report 2

音頻原文

Two men who have been best friends for 60 years have just realized they are actually brothers. It's reported that Alan Robinson and Walter McDonald met in the 6th grade at a school in Hawaii. They have been best friends ever since. Alan was given away for adoption soon after he was born, and Walter never knew his father.

So recently, They made separate attempts on DNA matching websites to discover more about their ancestry. Walter was astonished to find that he matched with website user Robbie737. He knew immediately that this was his best friend, Alan, whose friends call him Robbie, and flew 737 airplanes when he was a pilot.

The pair were born to the same mother 15 months apart.

題目+答案

Q3: What did both Alan Robinson and Walter McDonald attempt to do on DNA matching websites?

Q4: What did the news report say about Alan Robinson and Walter McDonald?

News Report 3

音頻原文

Amid all the election drama, air pollution problems and disease outbreaks, five tourists good work is being spread online.

Yesterday, 2 male and 3 female tourists were spotted walking the kilometer long beach, picking up trash. One of the male tourists from Australia commented that although there was a lot of trash, nobody was doing anything. The beach was not as nice or beautiful as it should be. He felt so sad to see such a gorgeous place littered with so much trash. Thus, he and his friends decided to grab a few trash bags and clean it all up. A man passing by decided to video their good deed and put it on the internet. It was unclear where the rest of the group was from, but they were most likely traveling together.

One local woman commented on being embarrassed that tourists were cleaning up their beach. Another mentioned that it was actually the natives who brought food and drinks, then left trash all along the island.

題目+答案

Q5: Why did one of the male tourists feel sad?

Q6: Who put the good deed video on the internet?

Q7: Why did one local woman say she was embarrassed?

【Section B】

Conversation 1

音頻原文

W: Hello Benjamin, Dan and I will be going for a run along the canal Saturday morning. Would you like to join us?

M:I'd love to, but I hurt my ankle last weekend playing football with work colleagues.

W: Oh dear, is it serious?

M: No, not at all. I landed badly during a fall and twisted it a little, but it's no big deal. It's just a little swollen and I should be fine for next Saturday if you still want to go for a jog then.

W: I won't be here next Saturday. I'm going to the zoo.

M:The zoo?

W: Yeah. My little nephew turns six, and he loves the zoo. So the whole family is going.

M: Oh, okay then. I haven't been to a zoo since I was a kid.

W: They are nowhere near as popular as they used to be when we were children. I personally feel sorry for the poor animals stuck in cages. But there's no denying they are fun and educational for children.

M: Do you know if Dan will be around next Saturday?

W: Yeah, I think he will. Just send him a text message. He's always keen on physical activities.

M: That's true. Dan is extremely fit and healthy. He goes to the gym most days, plus tennis two or three times a week.

W: So, what have you been doing to stay busy while you've had that swollen ankle?

M: I've been catching up on some reading. I was given three books over Christmas, and I'm only now getting around to reading them.

題目+答案

Q8: Why can't the man go for a run Saturday morning?

Q9: Why is the woman's whole family going to the zoo next Saturday?

Q10: What do we learn about Dan from the man's description?

Q11: What has the man been doing since last weekend?

Conversation 2

音頻原文

W: Our guest on today's book talk is John Black, the author of the new bestseller, Retire Early.

M: Thanks for having me on the show, Lisa.

W: John, your book is getting a lot of attention, partly because you write that most people can retire by 40. Is that realistic?

M: Definitely. When researching this book, I interviewed hundreds of people who retired by 40.

W: Okay, but how much money does a person need to retire? I've read articles recommending one million dollars as a good figure for retirement.

M:While most financial planners do give numbers, I don't think that's useful, as people are living in different areas with different costs of living, and have different needs and wants, which is why I suggest that people aim for financial independence.

W: What do you mean by financial independence?

M:Having investment income that's greater than monthly expenses.

W: That sounds risky to me. What if an accident happens? Or you get ill and need medical treatment? Shouldn't people have extra cash for emergencies?

M: Too many people spend their lives working on jobs they hate because they're afraid. So I counsel people to take risks. Retirement doesn't have to be permanent, and if people need to, they can go back to work.

W: But it's not always easy to get back into the workforce after an extended absence.

M: True, but if you keep current with your skills, you will be attracted to employers.

W: Maybe, but how can anyone save enough to retire by 40 when most people can't retire at 60?

M: Simple, by cutting housing, food, and transport expenses and investing half your monthly income.

W: That sounds impossible.

M: I admit it's difficult, but it has worked for thousands.

題目+答案

Q12: What do we learn about the man's book published recently?

Q13: What do the articles the woman read recommend?

Q14: What does the man say about retirement?

Q15: How does the man say his proposal about retirement can be carried out?

【Section C】

Passage 1

音頻原文

New research from America studies the role that the presence of individuals from different social or racial groups has in influencing consumers food choices. This research found college students were more likely to choose healthy food in the presence of an observer of a different race, as opposed to an observer from their own race. The same was true when they were with someone from a different university compared to someone from their own. Researchers say this was because participants anticipated more negative judgment from an outsider group. In contrast, they felt less judged by members of their own group. In one experiment, participants were offered the choice between candy and fruit as a snack. When in the presence of an unknown student from their own university, only 12 percent of students selected the healthier option. However, this number was 31 percent when in the presence of an unknown student from another university. Other experiments showed similar results based on racial group. What's the reason for this pattern? The study found that people feel judged to a larger extent by members of other groups. Because of this, they strategically use healthy food choices to make a positive impression. There have been many attempts to help consumers make healthier choices, but consumers often struggle to maintain a healthy diet. This research finds that one way to promote a healthy diet could be to advertise the social benefits of healthy choices.

題目+答案

Q16: What was the finding of the new research from America about consumers food choices?

Q17: When did 31 percent of students in the experiment select the healthier option?

Q18: How could a healthy diet be promoted according to the findings of the new research?

Passage 2

音頻原文

For college students under pressure, a dog may be the best stress fighter around, according to the finding of a recent study. It's a really powerful finding, said Patricia Pendry, who led the study. Universities are doing a lot of great work trying to help students succeed academically, especially those who may be at risk due to a history of mental health issues or academic and learning issues.

This study shows that traditional stress management approaches aren't as effective for this population compared with programs that focus on providing opportunities to interact with therapy dogs. The researchers measured executive functioning in the students involved in the study. Executive function is a term for the skills one needs to plan, organize, motivate, concentrate, and memorize.

These are skills students need to succeed in college. The research has found that students who were most at risk had the most improvements in executive functioning after interacting with therapy dogs. These results remained when researchers followed up six weeks later. Many universities provide academic stress management programs and workshops.

These are traditionally very similar to college classes. They often talk about ways to get more sleep, set goals, or manage stress or anxiety. Hendry acknowledges that these are really important topics and these workshops help typical students succeed. But they're less helpful for struggling students.

Hendry believes those students may experience the programs as another lecture and feel even more stressed.

題目+答案

Q19: What does the recent study led by Patricia Pendry aim to examine?

Q20: What did the new study measure in the participants?

Q21: What does Patricia Pendry think traditional stress management programs may do?

Passage 3

音頻原文

Taking risks in business does not mean going into business blindly and then expecting great results. On the contrary, taking risks in entrepreneurship involves careful planning and hard work. Nobody can really be sure if risks will be met with success, no matter how calculated they may be. But this should not stop you from taking risks, as risks are necessary if you want your business to succeed.

Some risks may not work out, but an optimistic risk taker will always look at failure as an opportunity to learn. The willingness to experiment with new ideas is key to business growth. As the old saying goes, nothing ventured nothing gained.

Failure will teach you how to think and plan strategically. But just remember that not all risks are good ones, and when you fail, learn from it and move forward. Since most people tend to avoid risk, businesses that are brave enough to take risks already have a competitive advantage. They are the ones setting the standard with new ideas, fresh offers and bold inventions.

Risk takers are best at adapting in difficult times. Simply put, when most individuals stay away from risk, it means less competition for risk takers. We don't know if you'll achieve what these risk takers have achieved, but for as long as you want to stay safe, and for as long as you are content with where your business is right now, you will never find out.

題目+答案

Q22: What do entrepreneurs have to do when taking risks according to the passage?

Q23: What does the passage say is key to business growth?

Q24: What are we advised to do when we fail?

Q25: What does it mean to risk taking businesses when most people tend to avoid risk?

英語四級考試內(nèi)容有哪些

2023下半年四六級考試分為聽力、閱讀、寫作和翻譯四個部分，每個部分有不同的題型和難度。具體如下：

聽力：四六級聽力部分共有25道題，分為短對話、長對話、短文理解和復(fù)合式聽寫四個小節(jié)。每個小節(jié)有不同的題型和要求，如選擇題、填空題和簡答題等。聽力部分占總分的25%。

閱讀：四六級閱讀部分共有20道題，分為快速閱讀、仔細(xì)閱讀和閱讀理解三個小節(jié)。每個小節(jié)有不同的題型和要求，如選擇題、填空題和簡答題等。閱讀部分占總分的30%。

寫作：四六級寫作部分共有1道題，要求寫一篇150-200字的英語短文。寫作部分占總分的15%。

翻譯：四六級翻譯部分共有2道題，要求將一段英語翻譯成漢語，或?qū)⒁欢螡h語翻譯成英語。翻譯部分占總分的30%。

英語四級的考試要求

四級的做題順序：

寫作、聽力、閱讀、翻譯

做聽力時建議邊聽邊涂答題卡1，提高做題速度

需要帶的證件：準(zhǔn)考證身份證學(xué)生證(缺一不可)

至少提前二十分鐘排隊(duì)等候安檢入場

鈴聲：

第一次鈴 8:15 開始安檢

第二次鈴 8:45 考生進(jìn)場

第三次鈴 9:00 禁止遲到考生進(jìn)場監(jiān)考員啟封發(fā)答題卡1、2和試題冊

第四次鈴 9:10 考試正式開始

第五次鈴 9:40 聽力考試現(xiàn)在開始

第六次鈴 11:20 考試結(jié)束

紀(jì)律：

1.考生按指定位置入座，不得自由組合入座

2.考試紀(jì)律考試不得攜帶任何通信工具和具有翻譯功能的工具(如“快譯通”等電子詞典)進(jìn)入計算機(jī)室使用。嚴(yán)禁調(diào)用計算機(jī)中的翻譯軟件

3.考生遲到15分鐘不準(zhǔn)參加考試;遲到考生的考試時間按公布考試時間完成。開考60分鐘后方可離開實(shí)驗(yàn)室。

4.不得抄錄試題，包括用計算機(jī)復(fù)制試題

5.不得使用計算機(jī)中的工具傳送或解答試題

6.任何人不得在考試界面用鍵盤或鼠標(biāo)生操作試題