2018年6月份英語四級考試真題帶答案聽力原文

1、2016 年-2018 年 6 月份四級（附帶時間安排：及原文）6 月 18 日和 12 月 17 日左右一般在大四級流程8： 509： 00 試音時間9： 009： 10考場指令，作文考卷9： 10 取下耳機(jī)，開始作文9：35（但 9：40 才允許開始做）含有快速閱讀的試題冊9： 409： 55 做快速閱讀9： 5510： 00 收答題卡一（即作文和快速閱讀）9： 5510： 00 重新戴上耳機(jī)，試音尋臺，準(zhǔn)備10： 00 開始，電臺開始放音結(jié)束后完成剩余考項(xiàng)。11： 20 全部結(jié)束。1Part Writing (30minutes)Directions: For this part, yo

2、u are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essayentitled Exsive Packaging following the outline given below. You should writeeast 120 words but no moren 180 words.1. 目前許多商品存在過度包裝的現(xiàn)象2. 出現(xiàn)這一現(xiàn)象的原因3. 我對這一現(xiàn)象的看法和建議On Exsive PackagingPart Reading Comprehen(Skimming and Scanning)(15minutes)Directions:Inthisp

3、art,you willhave 15 minutesto go over thepassage quickly the bestanswerplete theand answer the questionson Answer sheet 1.For questions1-7,choosefrom the four choimarked A)，B) ， C） and D). For questionssentenwith the information givenhe passage.Small Schools RisingThisyear s listof the top 100 highs

4、choolsstudents are flourishing.showsttoday,thosewithfewerFiftyyearsago, theywere the latestthingineducationalreform:big,modern,二suburban high schools with students countedhe thousands. As baby boomers(時期出生的人) came of high-school age, big schools promised economic戰(zhàn)后efficiency.A greaterchoiceofcourses

5、,and,ofcourse,involved:betterfootballthe creationteams. Onlyyears laterdidwe understandthe trade-offsthisingof exsivebureaucracies(機(jī)構(gòu) ) ，the difficulty of fal connections betnteachers and students.SAT scores began dropin 1963;today,oage,30% ofstudents do not complete high school in four years, a fig

6、uret rises to 50% inpoor urban neighborhoods. While the emphasis on teaching to higher, test-drivenstandardsas set in No ChildLeftBehind resultedin significantlybetterperformanceinelementary(andsome middle)schools,high schoolsfora varietyofreasonsseemedto have made little progress.Size isnnoticeable

7、 t everything, but it does matter, and the past decade has seen acountertrendtowardsmallerschools.Thishas been due ,inpart,tothe2BillandMelindahelGates Foundation,which has invested$1.8 billionin American highschools, each widrawingto open about1,000smallschools-mostofthem withabout400 kidsage enrol

8、lment of only 150 per grade, About 500 more are on theboard.Districtsalloverthecountryare takingnotice,alongwithmayorsin cities like New York, Chicago and San Diego. The movement includes independentpubliccharterschools,such as No.1 BASIS inTucson,withonly120 high-schoolersand 18 graduates this year

9、. It embradistrict-sanctioned magnet schools, suchas the Talentedand GiftedSchool,with198 students,inDallas,and the Science and EngineeringMagnet,with383,whichsharea buildingas wellas theseminarsCityforHonors SchoolinBulo,N.Y.,which grew out ofvoteereveningstudents.Andit includes alternative schools

10、 with studentected by lottery(抽簽 ) ， such asphenomenonH-B Woodlawn in Arlington, Va. And most noticeable of all, there is theof large urban and suburban high schoolsve split uphe same groundso smaller units oft once boasteda fewdred, generally housedthousands ofstudents all marching to the same band

11、.Hillsdale High School in San Mateo, Calif, is one of those, ring No.423among the top2% inthe country on Newsk s annualringofAmerica s tophigh schools. The sucs of small schools is apparenthe listings. Ten yearsago, when theNewsk list based on college-level test participation waspublished, only thre

12、e of the top 100 schools had graduating Classes smallern100 students.Thisyear thereare 22.Nearly250 schoolson the full,Newsk listof the top 5% of schools nationally had fewern 200 graduates in 2007.AlthoughmanyofHillsdale s studentscamefrom wealthyhouseholds,by the late1990 averagetestscoreswere sli

13、dingand ithad earned the unaffectionatenickname()“ Hillsjail.” JeffGilbert.A Hillsdaleteacherwho became principallastyear, remembers sitting with other teachers watching students file out of agraduationceremony and askingone anotherinastonishment,“ Howdidtstudentgraduate? ”So in 2003 Hillsdale remad

14、e itselfo three“houses, ” romally namedare randomly( 隨Florence,Marrakech and Kyoto.Each of the 300 arrivingnhthegraders機(jī)地 ) assignedto one ofthe houses.Where theywillkeepsame fourcoresubject grades. The“ advisory”teachers for two years, before moving on to another for 11nd 12thcloseness this system

15、cultivates is reinforced by the institution ofclasses Teachers meet with students in groups of 25, five mornings ak, foropen-ended discuss of everything fromproblems to bad Saturday-nightdates.The advisersalsomeet withstudentsprivayand stayin touch withparents,3so they are deeply investedhe students

16、 sucs.“ We re constantly talkingabout one another s advisers,” saysEnglishteacherChrisCrockett.“ Ifyou heartyours isn tng wellin math, or see them sittingoutsidethe dean s office,it s likersonalfailure.” Alongwiththenew structurecame a more demandingacademic program, the percentage of freshmen takin

17、g biology jumped from 17 to 95.“It was rough for some. But by senior year, two-thirds have moved up to physics,”says Gilbert“ Our kids are coming to school in part because they know there areadultshere who know them and care forthem. ”But not allschoolsshow advanafterdownsizing, and it remains to be

18、 seen whether smaller schools will be a cure-allsolution.The Newsklistoftop U.S.highschoolswas made thisyear,as inyearspast,exams.accordingto a singlemetric,the proportionof studentstakingcollege-levelOver the years thissystem has come inforitsshare ofcriticismforitssimplicity.Butt is also its stren

19、gth: it s easy for readers to understand, and to do thed like.arithmetic for their own schools if theyRing schools is always controversial, and this year a group of 38superendents(地區(qū)教育主管 )from five ses wrote to askt their schools beexcludedfrom thecalculation.“ Itletterisimread.sibletoknow which hig

20、h schoolsare thebest inthe nation,” theirin cation“ Determiningwhetherdifferentschoolsdo or dont offera highqualityofrequiresa lookat man differentmeasures, including students overall academicplishments and theirsubsequent performance in college. And takingo consideration the unique needsof

21、their communities.”In theend,the superendentsagreed toprovidethe datawe sought,which is,after all, public information. There is, in our view, no real dispute here, we areallseekingthe same thing,which isschoolstbetterserveour childrenand our of giftednationby encouragingstudentstotackletoughsubjects

22、under the guidanceteachers. And if we keep working towardt goal, someday, perhaps a list wont be nesary.1 上作答 .注意：此部分試題請在答卡1Fiftyyears ago.big.Modern. Suburban highschoolswere establishedhe hope of .A) ensuring no child is left behind4B) increasing economic efficiencyC) improving students performanc

23、e on SATD)providing good education for baby boomers2. Whappened as a result of setting up big schools?A)Teachers workload increased.B)Students performance declined.C)Administration became centralized.D)Students focused more on test scores.3.What issaidabout the schoolsfordedby the Billand MelindaGat

24、esfoundation?A)They are usually magnet schools.B)They are often located in poor neighborhoods.C)They are popular with high-achieving students.D)They are mostly small in size.4.What is most noticeable about the current trend in high school education?A)Some large schools have split upo smaller ones.B)

25、A great variety of schools have sprung up in urban and suburban areas.C)Many schools compete for the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation funds.D)Students have to meet higher academic standards.5.Newsk red high schools according to.A)their students academic achievementB)the number of their students adm

26、itted to collegeC)the size and number of their graduating classes5D)their college-level test participation6.What can we learn about Hillsdales studentshe late 1990s?A)They were made to study hard like prisoners.B)They called each other by unaffectionate nicknames.C)Most of them did nove any sense of

27、 discipline,D)Their school performance was getting worse.7.AccordingtoJeffGilbert,the“ advisory.” classesat Hillsdaleweresetupsot students couldA)l their teachers what they did onkendsB)experience a great deal of pleasure in learningC)maain closer relationships with their teachersD)tackle the demand

28、ing biology and physics courses8.is still considered a strength of Newsk s school ringsystem in spite of the criticism it receives.9.According to the 38 superendents, to rschools scientifically, it isnesary to use.10.To better serve the children and our nation, schools students to.takePartListening

29、Comprehen(35minutes)Section ADirections:his section you will hear 8 short conversations, one or morebe asked about what was said.Both the conversationand thequestionsquestionswillwillbe spokenonlyonce. Aftereach questiontherewillbe a pause. Duringthe pause,you must read the four choimarked A)、B）、 C）

30、 and D) 、and decide which is thebestanswer.Then mark the correspondingletteron Answer sheet 2 witha singlelinethrough the centre.62 上作案。注意：此部分試題請在卡11. A)Trying to sketch a mapC)Discussing a house plan.B)Paing the dining room.D)Cleaning the kitchen.12.A)She is tired of the foodhe canteen.B)She often

31、eats in a French restaurant.C) She usually takes a snackhe KFC.D)She in very fussy about what she eats.13.A) Listening to some loud musicephone.C)Talking loudly on theB)Preparingfor as oralexamination.D)Practicing for a speech contest.14.A)The man has left a good impreson her family.B)The man can dr

32、ess casually for the occa.C)The man should buy himself a new suit.D)The man s jeans and T-shirts are stylish.15.A)Greypantsmade from pure cotton.C)100% cottonpantsin darkblue.B) Fashionable pants in bright colors.pants.D)Something to match her brown16.A) Its price.C)Its comfort.7B)Its locationD)Its

33、facilities.17.A)Travel overseas.C)Take a photo.B)Look for a new job.D)Adopt a child.18.A)It is a routine offer.C)It is quite healthy.B)It is new on the.D)It is a good bargain.Questions 19 to 22 are based on the conversation you.19.A ）Hosting an eveninprogram.C)Lecturing on business management.B) Hav

34、ing her bicycle repaired.D)Conducting a market survey.20.A)He repairedbicycles.C)He worked as a salesman.B)He served as a consultant.D)He coached in a racingclub.21.A) He wanted to be his owns.B) He found it more profitableC)He didn t want to start from scratch.D)He didn t want to beoo much debt.22.

35、A)They work five days ak.C)They are paid by the hour.8B)They are all the man s friends.D)They all enjoy gambling.Questions23 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.23.A)Is gradually given way to service industry.B)It remains a major part of industrial activity.C)Is a history as long

36、 as pr prosing.D)It accounts for 80 percent of the region s GDP.24.A) Transport problems.C)Lack of resour.B)Shortage of funding.D)poor management.25.A) Competition from rival companies.new factoryC)sible locations for aB)Product promotionopportunities.ns.D)Measures to create jobSection BDirections:h

37、is section you will hear 3 short passages. Atof eachpassage, you will hear some questions. Both the passage and the questions will bespoken only once After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer fromthe foursheet 2 wichoimarked A),B),C)andD).Thenmark the correspondingletteron Answersin

38、gle line through the centre.2 上作答。注意：此部分試題請在答題卡Passage OneQuestions 26 to 28 are based on the passage you have just heard.26.A)They shared mutual friends in school.9B)They had known each other since childhood.C)They shared many extracurricular activities.D)They had manyerests in common.27.A)At a loc

39、al club.B)At the sports center.B)At Joe s house.D)At the bearing school.28.A)Durable friendships can be very difficult to maainB)One has to be respectful of otheople in order to win respect.C)It is hard for people from different backgrounds toe friendsD)Sol divis will break down if people get to kno

40、w each otherPassage TwoQuestions 29 to 31 are based as the passage you have just heart.29.A)Nearthe entranceof a park.C)At a parkingmeter.B)Inhisbuildings parkinglotD)At a streetcorner.30.A)Itsomeone.had been takenby theC)Inhad been stolenbyB)ithad keen moved toplacethenextblock.D )ithadbeen parkeda

41、ta wrong31. A)At the Greenvilletown.center.C)In a neighboringB) At a public parking lot.garage.D)In a the cityPassage ThreeQuestions 32 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard.1032.A)Famous creativeindividuals.C)A major scientificdiscovery.B)The mysteriousness of creativity.D)Creativity a

42、s shown in arts.33.A)Itis somethingpeopleallengage in.C) Itstartssoon afterwe are born.B)Ithelpspeopleacquireknowledge.D)Itisthe sourceofallartisticwork.34.A) Creative imagination.C) Natural curiosity.B) Logical reasoningD) Critical thinking.35.A)It isordinary people.C)It is part of everyday life.B)

43、It is yet to be fully understood.D)It is a unique human trait.Section CDirections:his section, you will hearsage three times. When thepassage isread forWhenthe passage istheread for 43 withtime,youshouldlistencarefullyforitstofillgeneralidea.the second time,you are requiredin theblsnumbered from36 t

44、othe exactwords you have justheard.For blsnumberedfrom 44 you caninyourto 46otheryou are requiredtofillinthemissinginformation.For theseblpossuse the exactwords you have justheardor writedown themainare words.Finally,when thepassage isreadforthethirdtime,youshouldcheck what you have written.2 上作答。注意

45、：此部分試題請在答題卡Studentshave been complainingmore and more about stolenproperty.Radios,cellphones,bicycles,Are there enough cpocket(36)us,andbooks have allbeen reportedstolen.to do the job?There are 20 officersto(37)he Cus Security DiviTheir job iscrime, accidents lost and found(38),and trafficproblems o

46、n cus. Moren half of their time is spent directing traffic andpromptly to accidents and is important, but it is their smallest job.writing parking tickets.(39)other(40)11Dealingwithcrimetakesup the restoftheir.Intime.Very(41)do anyhave beenviolentno(43)crimesactually(42)the lastfiveyearsthere.seven

47、robberies and about 60 other violentacks, most ofthese involving fights at parties. On the other hand,(44),whichbreaking windows or lights or writing on walls. The thefts are not the carefullyusuallyinvolvesplanned burglaries()t you seeovies.(45)入室.Do we really need more sibly making our tuition go

48、upagain.(46)? Hiring more cuswould cost money,.Part Reading Comprehen(Reading in depth)(25minntes)Section ADirections:In thissection,thereissage withten blgiven in a wards.You arerequiredto select bthroughord for each blfrom a list of choiRead the passagecarefullybeforemaking yourchoiEach choiceinth

49、ebisidentifiedby a letter. Please mark the corresponding letter for each them on Answer Sheet 2witha single line through the centre. You may not use any of the wordshe bmoren once.Questions 47 to 56 are based on the following passage,12One in six.Beveitor not,t s the number ofAmericans who strugglew

50、ithhanger To make tomorrow a littWays in 30 Days program, Itetter, Feeding Action Month. As part of its 30 s asking48across the country to helpthe moren 200foodbs and 61,000 agencies in its network provideeindividuals and famis with the fuel they need to49.It s the kindofworkt s done every50day atSt

51、.Andrew sscopalandChurchin San Antonio, People whoat its front door on theforGod-they re therethirdThursdaysofeach month aren tlookingforsomethingthe cityto eat, St. Andrewand several of the s runs a food pantry(52食品堂 )t51towns. Janet Drane is its manager.he wake of theassistance began to grow. It i

52、s53.the number omis in need of food54t 49 million Americans areunsure of where they will find their next meal What s most surprising iseast one adult is working.t 36%“It usedof them live in55whereto bet one job was all you needed.” says St. Andrew s Drane. “ The people wesee now have three or four p

53、art-time jobs and they re still right on theedge56. ”2 上作答。注意：此部分試題請在答題卡A）surviveI)formallyB)surroundingJ)finanllyC)servesK)domesticD)reviewedL)competitionE)reportedM)communitiesF)reN)circlingG)householdsO)accumulateH)gather13Section BDirections:there are 2 passageshis section. Each passage is follo

54、wed bysome questions or unfinished sements For each of them there are four choimarked A),B),C) and D).You should decide on the best choice and mark thecorresponding letter onAnswer Sheer 2wisingle line through the centre.Passage OneQuestions 57 to 61 are based on the following passage.imes of econom

55、ic crisis. Americans turn to their famis for support. Ifthe Great DepresBut thiswon tis any guide, we may see a drop in our skyhigh divorce rate.nesarilyrepresent.an increaseinhappy marriages.Inwillthelongprobablyrun,the Depresweakened American famis,and the currentcrisisdo the same.We tend to think

56、 of the Depresas a time when famis pulled together tosurvive huge job losses, By 1932. when nearly one-quarter of the workforce wasunemployed, the divorce rate had declined by around 25% from 1929 But this doesnt mean people were suddenly happier with their marriages. Rather, with decreasing and ins

57、ecure jobs, unhappy couples often couldnThey feared neither spouse could manage alone.est afford to divorce.Today, given the job losses of the past year, fewer unhappy couples willrisk starting separate households, Furthermore, the housing market meown willby sellingmake itmore difficultforthem tofi

58、nancetheirseparationstheirhomes.Afterfinanldisastersfamilymembers alsotendtodo whatevertheycanto help each other and their communities, A 1940 book. The Unemployed Man and HisFamily,describeda familyinwhich the husbandwork. ” He was alwaysinitiallyactive,reactedlookingtolosinghisjobdo.“withtirelesss

59、earchforforodd jobstoThe problemistsuch an impulseishardtosustainAcrossthecountry,manysimilarfamiswere unableto maainthe initialboostin morale( 士氣 ).For some,the hardshipskeep their famioflifewithoutsteadywork eventuallyoverwhelmed theirattemptstos together. The divorce rate rose again during the re

60、st of thedecade as the recovery took hold.14Millionsof American famismay now be in the initialstage of theirresponsesto the currentcrisis,workingtogetherand supportingoneanotherthroughthe earlymonths of unemployment.Today s economic crisiscouldwellgeneratea similarnumber ofcoupleswhoserelationships