12月英语四级考试第2套真题试卷及答案

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12月英语四级考试真题试卷(完整版第2套)

Part I Writing (30 minutes)

Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short easyon how to besthandle the relationship between teachers and students. You shouldwrite at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.

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Part II Listening Comprehension (25 minutes)

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Section A

Directions: In this section, you will hear three news reports. At the endof each newsreport, you will hear two or three questions. Both the news reportand the questions willbe spoken only once. After you hear a question, you mustchoose the best answer fromthe four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then markthe corresponding letter onAnswer Sheet 1 with a single line through thecentre.

Questions 1 and 2 are based on the news report you have just heard.

1. A) It tries entertain its audience.

B) It tries to look into the distance.

C) It wants to catch people's attention.

D) It has got one of its limbs injured.

2. A) It was spotted by animal protection officials.

B) It was filmed by a local television reporter.

C) Its videos Were posted on social media.

D) Its picture won a photography prize.

Questions 3 and 4 are based on the news report you have just heard.

3. A) The distance travelled.

B) The incidence of road accidents.

C) The spending on gas.

D) The number of people travelling.

4. A) Fewer people are commuting.

B) Gas consumption is soaring.

C) Job growth is slowing down.

D) Rush-hour traffic is worsening.

Questions 5 to 7 are based on the news report you have just heard.

5. A) He told a stranger the sad story about himself.

B) He helped a stranger to carry groceries to his car.

C) He went up to a stranger and pulled at his sleeves.

D) He washed a stranger's car in return for some food.

6. A) He ordered a lot of food for his family.

B) He gave him a job at his own company.

C) He raised a large sum of money for him.

D) He offered him a scholarship for college.

7. A) He works hard to support his family.

B) He is an excellent student at school.

C) He is very good at making up stories.

D) He has been disabled since boyhood.

Section B

Directions: In this section, you will hear two long conversations. At theend of eachconversation, you will hear four questions. Both the conversation andthe questionswill be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you mustchoose the best answerfrom the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then markthe corresponding letter onAnswer Sheet 1 with a single line through thecentre.

Questions 8 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.

8. A) Attended an economics lecture.

B) Taken a walk on Charles Street.

C) Had a drink at Queen Victoria.

D) Had dinner at a new restaurant.

9. A) Treat a college friend to dinner.

B) Make preparations for a seminar.

C) Attend his brothers birthday party.

D) Visit some of his high school friends.

10. A) Gather statistics for his lecture.

B) Throw a surprise birthday party.

C) Meet with Jonathan's friends on the weekend.

D) Join him in his brother's birthday celebration.

11. A) By car.

B) By train.

C) By taxi.

D) By bus.

Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.

12. A) Taking a vacation abroad.

B) Reviewing for his last exam.

C) Saving enough money for a rainy day.

D) Finding a better way to earn money.

13. A) Preparing for his final exams.

B) Negotiating with his boss for a raise.

C) Working part time as a waiter.

D) Helping the woman with her courses.

14. A) Finish her term paper.

B) Save enough money.

C) Learn a little bit of Spanish.

D) Ask her parent's permission.

15. A) He has rich sailing experience.

B) He speaks Spanish fluently.

C) He is also eager to go to Spain.

D) He is easy to get along with.

Section C

Directions: In this section, you will hear three passages. At the end ofeach passage, you will hear three or four questions. Both the passage and thequestions will be spokenonly once. After you hear a question, you must choosethe best answer from the fourchoices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark thecorresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through thecentre.

Questions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard.

16. A) She went to the same university as her mother.

B) She worked as a nurse in the First World War.

C) She won the Nobel Prize two times.

D) She was also a Nobel Prize winner.

17. A) She fought bravely in a series of military operations.

B) She developed X-ray facilities for military hospitals.

C) She helped to set up several military hospitals.

D) She made donations to save wounded soldiers.

18. A) Both died of blood cancer.

B) Both fought in World War I.

C) Both won military medals.

D) Both married their assistants.

Questions 19 to 21 are based on the passage you have just heard.

19. A) They were the first settlers in Europe.

B) They were the conquerors of Norway.

C) They discovered Iceland in the ninth century.

D) They settled on a small island north of England.

20. A) It was some five hundred miles west of Norway.

B) It was covered with green most time of the year.

C) It was the Vikings' most important discovery.

D) It was a rocky mass of land covered with ice.

21. A) The Vikings' ocean explorations.

B) The making of European nations.

C) The Vikings' everyday life.

D) The Europeans' Arctic discoveries.

Questions 22 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard.

22. A) Work hard for a better life.

B) Make mistakes now and then.

C) Dream about the future.

D) Save against a rainy day.

23. A) Teach foreign languages for the rest of his life.

B) Change what he has for his past imaginary world.

C) Exchange his two-story house for a beach cottage.

D) Dwell on the dreams he had dreamed when young.

24. A) Criminal law.

B) City planning.

C) Oriental architecture.

D) International business.

25. A) Dream and make plans.

B) Take things easy in life.

C) Be content with what you have.

D) Enjoy whatever you are doing.

Part Ⅲ Reading Comprehension (40 minutes)

Section A

Directions: In this section, there is a passagewith ten blanks. You arerequired to select one word for each blank from a list of choicesgiven in a wordbank following the passage. Read the passage through carefully beforemaking yourchoices. Each choice in the bank is identified by a letter. Please markthecorresponding letter for each item on Answer Sheet 2 with a single linethrough thecentre. You may not use any of the words in the bank more thanonce.

Technological changes brought dramatic new options to Americans living inthe 1990s. During this decade new forms of entertainment, commerce, research,andcommunication became commonplace in the U.S. The driving force behind muchofthis change was a(n) 26 popularly known as the Internet.

The Internet was developed during the 1970s by the Department of the caseof an attack, military advisers suggested the 27 of being able tooperate one computerfrom another terminal. In the early days, the Internet wasused mainly by scientists tocommunicate with other scientists. The Internet 28under government control until1984.

One early problem faced by Internet users was speed. Phone lines could onlytransmitinformation at a 29 rate. The development of fiber-optic (光纤) cablesallowed for billionsof bits of information to be received every anies like Intel developed fastermicroprocessors, so personal computerscould process the 30 signals at a more rapidrate.

In the early 1990s, the World Wide Web was developed, in large part, for orations created home pages where they could place text andgraphics tosell products. Soon airline tickets, hotel 32 , and even cars andhomes could bepurchased online. Universities 33 research data on the Internet,so students could find 34 information without leaving their anies soon discovered that workcould be done at home and 35 online, so awhole new class of telecommuters began toearn a living from home officesunshaven and wearing pajamas (睡衣).

A) advantage B) commercial C) conservation D) equipped E) incoming F)innovationG) limited H) local I) maintained J) occupations K) posted L) remainedM) reservationsN) submitted O) valuable

Section B

Directions: In this section, you are going to read a passage with tenstatementsattached to it. Each statement contains information given in one ofthe paragraphs. Identify the paragraph from which the information is may choose aparagraph more than once. Each paragraph is marked with aletter. Answer the questionsby marking the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet2.

The Health Benefits of Knitting

A) About 15 years ago, I was invited to join a knitting group. I agreed togive it a try.

B) My mother had taught me to knit at 15, and I knitted in class throughoutcollege andfor a few years thereafter. Then decades passed without my touching aknitting needle. But within two Mondays in the group, I was hooked, not only onknitting but also oncrocheting (钩织), and I was on my way to becoming a highlyproductive crafter.

C) I've made countless baby blankets, sweaters, scarves, hats, caps fornewborns. I takea knitting project with me everywhere, especially when I have tosit still and listen. As Idiscovered in college, when my hands are busy, my mindstays focused on the here andnow.

D) It seems, too, that I'm part of a national renewal of interest in needleand otherhandicrafts (手工艺). The Craft Yarn Council reports that a third of womenages 25-35 now knit or crochet. Even men and schoolchildren are swelling theranks, among themmy friend's three small grandsons. Last April, the councilcreated a "Stitch Away Stress" campaign in honor of National Stress AwarenessMonth. Dr. Herbert Benson, a pioneerin mind/body medicine and author of TheRelaxation Response, says that the repetitiveaction of needlework can induce arelaxed state like that associated with meditation(沉思) and yoga. Once you getbeyond the initial learning curve, knitting and crochetingcan lower heart rateand blood pressure.

E) But unlike meditation, craft activities result in tangible and oftenuseful productsthat can enhance self-esteem. I keep photos of my singularaccomplishments on mycellphone to boost my spirits when needed.

F) Since the 1990s, the council has surveyed hundreds of thousands ofknitters andcrocheters, who routinely list stress relief and creativefulfillment as the activities'main benefits. Among them is the father of aprematurely born daughter who reportedthat during the baby's five weeks in theintensive care unit, "learning how to knit infanthats gave me a sense of purposeduring a time that I felt very helpless. It's a hobbythat I've stuck with, andit continues to help me cope with stress at work, provide asense of order inhectic (忙乱的) days, and allow my brain time to solve problems."

G) A recent email from the yarn (纺纱) company Red Heart titled "HealthBenefits ofCrocheting and Knitting" prompted me to explore what else might beknown about thehealth value of activities like knitting. My research revealedthat the rewards go wellbeyond replacing stress and anxiety with thesatisfaction of creation.

H) For example, Karen Hayes, a life coach in Toronto, conducts knittingtherapyprograms, including Knit to Quit to help smokers give up the habit, andKnit to Heal forpeople coping with health crises, like a cancer diagnosis orserious illness of a familymember. Schools and prisons with craft programsreport that they have a calmingeffect and enhance social skills. And having tofollow instructions on complex craftprojects can improve children's mathskills.

I) Some people find that craftwork helps them control their weight. Just asit'schallenging to smoke while knitting, when hands are holding needles andhooks, there'sless snacking and mindless eating out of boredom.

J) I've found that my handiwork with yarn has helped my arthritic (患关节炎的)fingersremain more dexterous (灵巧的) as I age. A woman encouraged to try knittingandcrocheting after developing an autoimmune disease that caused a lot of handpainreported on the Craft Yarn Council site that her hands are now less stiffand painful.

K) A 2009 University of British Columbia study of 38 women with an eatingdisorder whowere taught to knit found that learning the craft led to significantimprovements. Seventy-four percent of the women said the activity lessened theirfears and kept themfrom thinking about their problem.

L) Betsan Corkhill, a wellness coach in Bath, England, and author of thebook Knit forHealth & Wellness, established a website, Stitchlinks, toexplore the value of whatshe calls therapeutic knitting. Among her respondents,54 percent of those who wereclinically depressed said that knitting made themfeel happy or very happy. In a studyof 60 self-selected people with persistentpain, Ms. Corkhill and colleagues reported thatknitting enabled them to redirecttheir focus, reducing their awareness of pain. Shesuggested that the brain canprocess just so much at once, and that activities likeknitting and crochetingmake it harder for the brain to register pain signals. Perhapsmost exciting isresearch that suggests that crafts like knitting and crocheting may helpto keepoff a decline in brain function with age. In a 2011 study, researchers led byDr. Yonas Geda at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester interviewed a random (随机的) sampleof1,321 people ages 70-89, most of whom were cognitively (在认知方面) normal, aboutthecognitive activities they engaged in late in life. The study, published inthe Journal ofNeuropsychiatry & Clinical Neurosciences, found that those whoengaged in craftslike knitting and crocheting had a diminished chance ofdeveloping mild cognitivedisorder and memory loss.

M) Although it is possible that only people who are cognitively healthywould pursuesuch activities, those who read newspapers or magazines or playedmusic did not showsimilar benefits. The researchers speculate that craftactivities promote thedevelopment of nerve pathways in the brain that help tomaintain cognitive health.

N) In support of that suggestion, a 2014 study by Denise C. Park of theUniversity ofTexas at Dallas and colleagues demonstrated that learning to knitor do digitalphotography enhanced memory function in older adults. Those whoengaged inactivities that were not intellectually challenging, either in asocial group or alone, did not show such improvements.

O) Given that sustained social contacts have been shown to support healthand a longlife, those wishing to maximize the health value of crafts mightconsider joining a groupof like-minded folks. I for one try not to miss a singleweekly meeting of my knittinggroup.

36. When the author was a college student, she found that knitting helpedherconcentrate.

37. Knitting can help people stay away from tobacco.

38. Even men and children are now joining the army of knitters.

39. Being a member of a crafts group enhances one's health and prolongsone's life.

40. Knitting diverts people's attention from their pain.

41. The author learnt to knit as a teenager, but it was not until she wasmuch older thatshe became keenly interested.

42. When people are knitting, they tend to eat fewer snacks.

43. Survey findings show that knitting can help people relieve stress.

44. According to a study, knitters and crocheters are less likely to suffermild cognitivedamage.

45. The products of knitting can increase one's sense of self-respect.

Section C

Directions: There are 2 passages in this section. Each passage is followedby somequestions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are fourchoices marked A), B), C) and D). You should decide on the best choice and markthe corresponding letter onAnswer Sheet 2 with a single line through thecentre.

Passage One

Questions 46 and 50 are based on the following passage.

Nobody really knows how big Lagos is. What's indisputable is that it'sgrowing veryquickly. Between now and 2050, the urban population of Africa couldtriple. Yet cities insub-Saharan Africa are not getting richer the way cities inthe rest of the world have. Most urban Africans live in slums (贫民窟); migrantsare often not much better off thanthey were in the countryside. Why?

The immediate problem is poverty. Most of Africa is urbanising at a lowerlevel ofincome than other regions of the world did. That means there's littlemoney around forinvestment that would make cities liveable and more out upgrades andnew capacity, bridges, roads and power systems are unable tocope with expandingpopulations. With the exception of South Africa, the onlylight rail metro system in sub-Saharan Africa is in Addis Ababa, fic jam leads to expense andunpredictability, things that keep investorsaway.

In other parts of the world, increasing agricultural productivity andindustrialisationwent together. More productive farmers meant there was asurplus that could feedcities; in turn, that created a pool of labour forfactories. But African cities are different. They are too often built aroundconsuming natural resources. Government isconcentrated in capitals, so is themoney. Most urban Africans work for a smallminority of the rich, who tend to beinvolved in either cronyish (有裙带关系的) businesses or politics. Since Africanagriculture is still broadly unproductive, food isimported, consuming a portionof revenue.

So what can be done? Though African countries are poor, not all Africancities are. InLagos, foreign oil workers can pay as much as $65,000 per year inrent for a modestapartment in a safe part of town. If that income were bettertaxed, it might provide therevenue for better infrastructure. If city leaderswere more accountable to their residents, they might favour projects designed tohelp them more. Yet even as new roads are built, new people arrive. When acity's population grows by 5% a year, it is difficult to keepup.

46. What do we learn from the passage about cities in sub-SaharanAfrica?

A) They have more slums than other cities in the world.

B) They are growing fast without becoming richer.

C) They are as modernised as many cities elsewhere.

D) They attract migrants who want to be better off.

47. What does the author imply about urbanisation in other parts of theworld?

A) It benefited from the contribution of immigrants.

B) It started when people's income was relatively high.

C) It benefited from the accelerated rise in productivity.

D) It started with the improvement of peopled livelihood.

48. Why is sub-Saharan Africa unappealing to investors?

A) It lacks adequate transport facilities.

B) The living expenses there are too high.

C) It is on the whole too densely populated.

D) The local governments are corrupted.

49. In what way does the author say African cities are different?

A) They have attracted huge numbers of farm labourers.

B) They still rely heavily on agricultural productivity.

C) They have developed at the expense of nature.

D) They depend far more on foreign investment.

50. What might be a solution to the problems facing African cities?

A) Lowering of apartment rent.

B) Better education for residents.

C) More rational overall planning.

D) A more responsible government.

Passage Two

Questions 51 to 55 are based on the following passage.

For the past several decades, it seems there's been a general consensus onhow to getahead in America: Get a college education, find a reliable job, andbuy your own home. But do Americans still believe in that path, and if they do,is it attainable?

The most recent National Journal poll asked respondents about the Americandream, what it takes to achieve their goals, and whether or not they felt asignificant amount ofcontrol over their ability to be whelmingly, the results show that today， the idea of the American dream—andwhat it takes to achieve it—looks quite differentthan it did in the late 20thcentury.

By and large, people felt that their actions and hard work—not outsideforces—were thedeciding factor in how their lives turned out. But respondentshad decidedly mixedfeelings about what actions make for a better life in thecurrent economy.

In the last seven years, Americans have grown more pessimistic about thepower ofeducation to lead to success. Even though they see going to college as afairly achievablegoal, a majority—52 percent—think that young people do not needa four-year collegeeducation in order to be successful.

Miguel Maeda, 42, who has a master's degree and works in public health, wasthe first inhis family to go to college, which has allowed him to achieve asense of financialstability his parents and grandparents never did.

While some, like Maeda, emphasized the value of the degree rather than theeducationitself, others still see college as a way to gain new perspectives andlife experiences. Sixty-year-old Will Fendley, who had a successful career inthe military and neverearned a college degree, thinks "personal drive" is farmore important than just going tocollege. To Fendley, a sense of drive andpurpose, as well as an effective high-schooleducation, and basic life skills,like balancing a checkbook, are the necessaryingredients for a successful lifein America.

51. It used to be commonly acknowledged that to succeed in America, one hadto have .

A) an advanced academic degree

B) an ambition to get ahead

C) a firm belief in their dream

D) a sense of drive and purpose

52. What is the finding of the latest National Journal poll concerning theAmericandream?

A) More and more Americans are finding it hard to realize.

B) It remains alive among the majority of American people.

C) Americans' idea of it has changed over the past few decades.

D) An increasing number of young Americans are abandoning it.

53. What do Americans now think of the role of college education inachieving success?

A) It still remains open to debate.

B) It has proved to be beyond doubt.

C) It is no longer as important as it used to be.

D) It is much better understood now than ever.

54. How do some people view college education these days?

A) It promotes gender equality.

B) It needs to be strengthened.

C) It adds to cultural diversity.

D) It helps broaden their minds.

55. What is one factor essential to success in America, according to WillFendley?

A) A desire to learn and to adapt.

B) A strong sense of responsibility.

C) A willingness to commit oneself.

D) A clear aim and high motivation.

Part IV Translation (30 minutes)

Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to translate apassage from Chineseinto English. You should write your answer onAnswer Sheet2.

华山位于华阴市，据西安120公里。华山是秦岭的一部分，秦岭不仅分割陕南与陕北，也分隔华南与华北。与从前人们常去朝拜的泰山不同，华山过去很少有人光临，因为上山的道路极其危险。然而，希望长寿的人却经常上山，因为山上生长着许多草药，特别是一些稀有的药草。自上世纪90年代安装缆车以来，参观人数大大增加。

2017年12月四级部分真题参考答案(完整版)

Part Ⅰ Writing

Teacher-student Relationship Is NeverComplex

The relationship between teachers and students has been hotly discussed inrecent yearsin China, for more and more attention is paid to education. Today Iwould like to sharesome tips on how to get along well with teachers fromstudents' perspective.

First and foremost, make a good first impression on your teachers. As thesaying goes, well begun is half done. A good first impression is important forteachers to rememberyour name among your fellow students. Secondly, study hardand be active in class. Astudent who loves studying and cooperates with teachersin class can definitely impressteachers deeply. Finally, communicate with yourteachers often after class so that youcould make good friends with them.

To conclude, teacher-student relationship is never complex if you couldhave excellentacademic performance, be cooperative in class or make friends withyour teachers.

Part Ⅱ Listening Comprehension

1. D) It has got one of its limbs injured.

2. C) Its videos Were posted on social media.

3. A) The distance travelled.

4. D) Rush-hour traffic is worsening.

5. B) He helped a stranger to carry groceries to his car.

6. C) He raised a large sum of money for him.

7. B) He is an excellent student at school.

8. A) Attended an economics lecture.

9. C) Attend his brothers birthday party.

10. D) Join him in his brother's birthday celebration.

11. B) By train.

12. A) Taking a vacation abroad.

13. C) Working part time as a waiter.

14. B) Save enough money.

15. A) He has rich sailing experience.

16. D) She was also a Nobel Prize winner.

17. B) She developed X-ray facilities for military hospitals.

18. A) Both died of blood cancer.

19. C) They discovered Iceland in the ninth century.

20. D) It was a rocky mass of land covered with ice.

21. A) The Vikings' ocean explorations.

22. C) Dream about the future.

23. B) Change what he has for his past imaginary world.

24. D) International business.

25. C) Be content with what you have.

Part III Reading Comprehension

26-35：FALGE BMKON

36-45：CHDOL BIFLE

46-55：BBACD ACCDD

Part IV Translation

Mount Hua is located in Huayin City (Shaanxi, China), 120 kilometers awayfrom Xi'an. Itis part of the Qin Mountains, which divide not only northern andsouthern Shaanxi, butalso south and north China. Unlike Mount Tai that used tobe frequented by pilgrims, Mount Hua was not well visited by pilgrims as theroads up the mountain wereextremely dangerous. Back then, however, those whowished to enjoy longevityventured in Mount Hua quite a lot because numerousherbs, rare ones in particular, grew in the mountain. Since cable cars wereinstalled in Mount Hua in the 1990s, thenumber of visitors has increaseddramatically.

英语冠词知识点

冠词分不定冠词(indefinite article)和定冠词(definite article)两种，一般无句子重音。

1)不定冠词a，an

a) a和an均用在单数名词之前，表示某一类人或事物中的"一个"，相当于汉语的"一"，但不强调数目观念。

b) a用在辅音之前，an用在元音之前。如：anotebook一个笔记本，a cigarette一支香烟，an oldman一位老人，anEnglish class一堂英语课。

字母u读作[ju:]时，由于第一个音[j]是辅音，故前面用a，不用an。如：a useful book一本有用的书，auniversity一所大学。字母h如不发音，第一个音又是元音，前面用an而不用a，如an hour[?n'au?]一小时，an honest [?n'nist] person一个诚实的人。

c) a和an在句中分别弱读作[E]和[En]。

2)定冠词the

a)表示某一类人或事物中的"某一个"或"某一些"，相当于汉语的"这"或"那"。

b)不论单数名词或复数名词，也不论可数名词或不可数名词，前面都可以用the。

c)在元音前读[Ti]，辅音前读[TE]。如the evening [Ti5:vniN] (傍晚)，the car [TEkB:](汽车);在元音字母u发[ju:]和半元音字母。y发[j]时，仍读[?TE]。如the unit [TE5ju:nit] (单位)，theyard[TEjB:d] (院子)。

英语中不定冠词a (an)的用法

1)指一个人、动物或一件事物属于某一类。如：

Xiao Xu's father is a miner.小徐的父亲是矿工。(而不是其他工种)

Give me a ballpen , please.请给我一支圆珠笔。(而不是钢笔或其他种类)

2)指任何一个人、动物或一件事物。如：

A steel worker makes steel.钢铁工人炼钢。(意即任何一个钢铁工人都炼钢)

A triangle has three angles.三角形有三个角。(意即任何一个三角形都有三个角)

3)指某人或某物，但不具体说明何人或何物。如：

He comes from a firm in Beijing.他来自北京某一家公司。

A young man wants to see you.有个青年人要见你。

A car stopped in front of the gate.一辆汽车停在大门前。

4)不定冠词还可指"事物的单位"，如"每日"、"每斤"等。如：

Butter is 4 yuan a kilo.黄油四元钱一公斤。

He drove the car at 18 miles an hour.他行车速度为每小时十八英里。

The Chinese Export Commodities Fair is held in Guangzhou twice ayear.中国出口商品交易会每年在广州举行两次。

The doctor told him to take the medicine three times a day. 医生叫他一天吃三次药。