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Key to CET-4 Model Test Two
Part Ⅰ Writing
【写作思路】
本篇作文要求考生围绕谚语“To get rich never risk your health. For it is the truth that health
is the wealth of wealth.” 绝不要为了挣钱而牺牲你的健康。因为健康才是最宝贵的财富”来
阐述健康的重要性。写这一类作文一般可以分为3段，第一段提出所要论述的谚语。第二段
列举几个具体分析健康比财富重要的原因。第三段总结观点，自圆其说。
【参考范文】
As a well-known saying indicates, “To get rich never risk your health. For it is the truth that
health is the wealth of wealth.” The proverb reveals the importance of a healthy body. Though it
seems like a common sense, most of us often take it for granted unless we are stricken with disease
or a disorder.
In fact, there is a tendency of large number of people to run after wealth. They work day and
night to gather more and more wealth at the expense of their health. Meanwhile, they also undergo
a lot of stress. Hence, many people spend their health in gaining wealth and then spend their wealth
to regain their health. Unfortunately, good health cannot be bought at the pharmacy.
In my opinion, people should constantly be aware of the importance of good health. To begin
with, a healthy body secures enough energy and time devoted to jobs and guarantees efficient work.
Besides, a sense of achievement in work also contributes to a good mood, which in turn produces
positive effects on physical well-being.
Part II Listening Comprehension
Section A
News Report One
听力原文
(1) A device that weighs less than one kilogram is part of a mission that will allow scientist to
deliver fourth generation or 4G mobile coverage to the moon in 2019. If successful, the tiny device
will provide the moon with its first ever mobile phone network. The lunar network will support
high-definition streaming of video and data between the moon and earth. The network is part of a
mission to the moon. This is a project with the goal of landing the first privately paid for mission to
the moon. The 4G mission is set to launch from Cape Canaveral in the United States on a SpaceX
Falcon 9 rocket in 2019. Mission to the moon intends to establish and test the first elements of a
communications network on the moon. The scientists working on the project opted to build a 4G
rather than a fifth generation or 5G network. (2) This is because fifth generation networks are still
in testing and trial phases. This means that a 5G network may not yet be stable enough to work on
the moon’s surface.
1. What are scientists planning to do?
（科学家们正计划做什么？）
1解析：B）主旨题。根据录音开头可知，科学家们计划于2019年在月球上覆盖第四代或4G
移动通信网络，故正确答案为B。C项中的generation和mobile phones是干扰，但录音说的
是fourth generation or 4G mobile coverage（第四代或4G移动通信网络），并不是指新一代
手机，故C项错误。
2. Why did scientists choose to set up a 4G network in their mission?
（为什么科学家们选择在他们的任务中建立4G网络?）
解析：C）推断题。根据录音结尾可知，科学家选择建立4G网络而非5G网络，是由于第五
代网络仍处于测试和试验阶段，也就是说 5G 网络可能还不够稳定，无法在月球表面工作。
由此推断，选择建立4G网络是因为它稳定，故正确答案为C。
News Report Two
听力原文
Firefighters responded to a fire Wednesday night at an abandoned mall in Heywood. The fire
was reported at 9:26 p.m. at an old shopping center on Mission Avenue near St. Mary’s Church. Six
fire engines, two trucks and two chiefs responded to the scene. Crews had the fire under control in
about 45 minutes and managed to contain the fire to its point of origin. (3) There were some people
inside the building when the fire broke out but there were no reports of any injuries. Fire
investigators have responded to the scene but have not yet determined the cause of the fire.
Firefighters will remain on the scene until later this morning to ensure that the fire doesn’t start up
again. The shopping mall had not been in use since 2002. (4) In 2014 City Hall developed a plan to
knock down the building and replace it with affordable housing. However, the plan was dropped
due to lack of funds.
3. What does the news item say about the fire?
（关于这场火灾，新闻报道说了什么？）
解析：A）主旨题。根据录音可知，火灾发生时，大楼里有人，但没有任何伤亡报告。故正
确答案为A。C项中的45 minutes是干扰，但原文说的是消防人员在大约45分钟内控制住
了火势，C项与录音意思不相符，故错误。
4. What had City Hall planned to do?
（市政厅计划做什么？）
解析：C）细节题。根据录音可知，2014年，市政厅制定了拆除该建筑、改建成经济适用房
的计划，故正确答案为C。
News Report Three
听力原文
(5) Potato chips in Japan are being sold for 6 times their normal price. This is after the country’s
main manufacturer stopped sales due to a potato shortage. Storms and floods in its main potato
growing region last year caused the worst harvest in more than 3 decades. Local media reports
suggest Calbee and its main rival Koike-ya are halting almost 50 products.
“We don’t know when we’ll be able to restart,” a company spokesman said. Snack lovers are
panic buying and many supermarket shelves are bare. (6) Japanese laws limit the amount of
imported potatoes that can be used in Japanese-made products. Japan says fear of disease is its main
2reason to block fresh imports. It still only allows potatoes from selected US states. This is only at
certain times and on condition that they are processed at factories based near Japanese ports. (7) But
global warming has raised the possibility that domestic produce could be seriously affected by rare
weather events more often.
5. What problem is Japan facing?
（日本正面临着什么问题？）
解析：D）推断题。根据录音开头可知，日本的薯片售价是其正常价格的6倍，这发生在该
国的主要制造商因土豆短缺而停止销售之后。由此可知，日本的土豆供应不足，D 项中的
Insufficient对应原文中的shortage，故正确答案为D。
6. Why does Japan limit the import of potatoes?
（日本为什么限制土豆的进口？）
解析：A）原因题。根据录音可知，日本法律限制了可用于本国产品生产的土豆进口量，而
害怕疾病传播是限制生鲜进口的主要原因。故正确答案为A。
7. What might affect Japanese domestic produce?
（什么可能会影响日本的国内产品？）
解析：B）细节题。根据录音可知，国内农产品可能更频繁地受到罕见天气的严重影响，而
全球变暖增加了这种可能性。故正确答案为B。
Section B
Conversation One
听力原文
M: (8) Mr. Brown’s lectures are so boring.
W: Yes, he is not a very exciting speaker, but the subject is interesting.
M: During every one of his lectures, I try to listen. I really try. But after about 10 minutes, my mind
begins to wander and I lose concentration. But I see that you seem to be OK. How do you stay
focused through the entire hour?
W: (9) Well, what I do is keep my pen moving.
M: What do you mean?
W: (9) It’s a method of active concentration I read about. One of the most effective ways to
concentrate is to write things down. But it has to be done by hand, not typing on the keyboard. You
see, writing by hand forces you to actually engage with what you’re learning in a more physical
way.
M: Do you review your notes afterwards then?
W: Sometimes, but that’s not important. My notes may or may not be useful, but the point is that
by writing down what Mr. Brown says, I can follow his line of thinking more easily. In fact,
sometimes I draw a little too.
M: You draw in class and that helps you pay attention?
W: Yes, honestly it works for me. I just draw little lines and nonsense really. It was also in that
article I read. (10) It can keep the mind active, prevent getting bored and help to concentrate. Again,
the point is to listen hard while keeping the pen moving. (11) If I’m at home and I need to study,
3what I do is read out loud. It has a similar effect to writing by hand. It helps memorize information
in a physical way.
8. What does the man think of Mr. Brown’s lectures?
（男士对Brown先生的课有什么看法？）
解析：A）观点题。根据录音开头可知，男士说Brown先生的课太无聊了。A项中的Dull是
原文boring的同义词，故正确答案为A。
9. What does the woman do during Mr. Brown’s lecture?
（Brown先生讲课时，女士在做什么?）
解析：C）细节题。根据录音可知，女士说她在课上保持注意力的方法是一直动笔写，随后
又说到集中注意力最有效的方法之一就是把东西写下来。写字需要动手完成，不是在键盘上
打字。故正确答案为C。
10. Why does the woman draw in class?
（为什么女士在课堂上画画？）
解析：B）细节题。对话中男士问女士，在课堂上画画是否能帮助她集中注意力，女士对此
表示了肯定，并指出这样做可以让她保持思维活跃、防止无聊、帮助集中注意力。故正确答
案为B。
11. What does the woman say about reading out loud?
（女士对大声朗读有什么看法？）
解析：D）观点题。女士在对话的最后说到，如果她在家学习的话，会选择大声朗读。大声
朗读的效果类似于书写，能够以物理的方式帮助记忆信息。故正确答案为 D。C 项中的
effective 和 writing 是干扰，但录音中说的是大声朗读和书写的效果类似，并没有说明大声
朗读比书写更有效，故C项错误。
Conversation Two
听力原文
M: And where is this?
W: These photos are from the Taj Mahal in India. (12) We went there about ten years ago for our
honeymoon.
M: Was it romantic?
W: Yeah. The Taj Mahal was a very romantic place. The guide told us there is a famous love story
behind this building that all Indians learn in school. (13) I think it was during the 1600s and the
princess at that time died while giving birth to her 14th child. The Emperor loved the princess so
much and was so sad when she died that he ordered the palace to be built in her honor.
M: Wow! That sounds very romantic. It looks amazing.
W: Yes, it’s gorgeous. It’s also larger in real life than it looks in the photos. The building is very tall
and there are gardens and a wall around it all. (14) It’s all built in this white stone and some walls
of the building are decorated with jewels.
M: It must have been very crowded when you were there.
W: Yes, it’s a very famous tourist destination, so there are thousands of visitors every day.
M: Was the rest of India crowded?
4W: (15) Yes, very crowded in many cities. It was sometimes so crowded that it was difficult to walk
along the streets especially through busy markets. And there are so many cars. Traffic was terrible
but the people are friendly. The culture is amazing and we had a great time.
M: What about the food?
W: Indian food is great. There are lots of different dishes to try and every region has its own special
food.
12. For what purpose did the woman go to India?
（女士去印度的目的是什么？）
解析：A）原因题。根据录音开头可知，女士说这些照片是在印度的泰姬陵拍的，她大约十
年前去了那里度蜜月。故正确答案为A。
13. Why was the Taj Mahal built?
（为什么要建造泰姬陵？）
解析：D）原因题。根据录音，女士说泰姬陵是一个非常浪漫的地方。在17世纪，王妃在生
第14个孩子的时候去世了。皇帝非常爱王妃，当她去世的时候，皇帝非常伤心，所以下令
建造这座宫殿来纪念她。故正确答案为D。
14. What does the woman say about the Taj Mahal?
（关于泰姬陵，女士说了什么？）
解析：B）细节题。根据录音可知，女士说，泰姬陵是用一种白色的石头建造的，有些墙壁
上还装饰着宝石。故正确答案为B。
15. What is the woman’s impression of Indian cities?
（女士对印度的城市的印象如何？）
解析：C）细节题。录音中女士说到，印度很多城市都很拥挤，人很多，车也很多，交通非
常糟糕。故正确答案为C。
Section C
Passage One
听力原文
A Pew Research Center survey of more than 1,000 Americans conducted in April, 2016, finds
that Americans continue to express largely positive views about the current state of their local public
libraries. (16) For instance, around three-quarters say that public libraries provide them with the
resources they need. And 66 percent say the closing of their local public library would have a major
impact on their community, although notably, just 33 percent say this would have a major impact
on them personally or on their family.
A majority of Americans feel libraries are doing a good job of providing a safe place for people
to hang out or spend time as well as opening up educational opportunities for people of all ages. (17)
And roughly half think their libraries contribute “a lot” to their communities in terms of helping
spark creativity among young people and providing a trusted place for people to learn about new
technologies.
As in past Pew Research Center surveys of library use, the April 2016 survey also measured
Americans’ usage of and engagement with libraries. Overall, 53 percent of Americans aged 16 and
5older have had some interaction with a public library in the past year—either through an in-person
visit, or using a library website. (18) Some 48 percent of adults specifically visited a library in the
past 12 months, a modest increase from the 44 percent who said that in late 2015.
16. What do most Americans say about local public library?
（大多数美国人怎么看当地的公共图书馆？）
解析：B）观点题。根据录音可知，大约四分之三的人说公共图书馆为他们提供了所需的资
源。故正确答案为B。
17. How can local public libraries benefit young people?
（本地公共图书馆如何令青少年受益？）
解析：D）细节题。录音提到，大约一半的人认为他们的图书馆为社区贡献了很多：有助于
激发年轻人的创造力，并为人们提供一个值得信赖的学习新技术的地方。故正确答案为 D。
C项中的a place of relaxation是干扰。原文中说的是多数美国人认为图书馆为人们提供了一
个安全的地方，可以让他们闲逛或消磨时间，此处并非特指年轻人，故C项错误。
18. What does the 2016 survey show about adult library users?
（关于图书馆的成年人用户，2016年的调查表明了什么？）
解析：A）细节题。录音最后说到，在过去的一年里，约48%的成年人专门去了图书馆，这
一比例略高于2015年末的44%。故正确答案为A。
Passage Two
听力原文
(19) A Savannah cat is a crossbreed between a domestic cat and a medium-sized wild African
cat called the Serval. The unusual cross became popular among breeders at the end of the 1990s.
And in 2001, the International Cat Association accepted it as a new registered breed.
The Savannahs are tall and slim and can weigh up to 9.1 kilograms, making them one of the
largest breeds of cats that people can own. They have a spotted code similar to that of many types
of wild cats and their ears are very large. (20) They are also commonly compared to dogs in their
loyalty and can be trained to walk on a lead and to fetch, and often noted characteristic of the
Savannah is its jumping ability. They are known to jump on top of doors and high cabinets. Some
can leap about 2.5 metres high from a standing position. Cats are typically known for being very
inquisitive and so are the Savannahs. They often learn how to open doors and cupboards. Many
Savannah cats do not fear water and will play with or even dive into water. (21) Some owners even
shower with their Savannah cats. Presenting a water bowl to Savannah may also prove a challenge,
as some will promptly begin to bat all the water out of the bowl until it is empty using their front
paws.
19. What do we learn about the Savannah cat?
（关于萨凡纳猫，我们可以了解到什么？）
解析：B）细节题。根据录音开头可知，萨凡纳猫是家猫和中等体型非洲野猫的杂交品种，
这种不同寻常的杂交品种在上世纪90年代末开始受到饲养者的欢迎。故正确答案为B。
20. What is characteristic of Savannah cats?
6（萨凡纳猫的特点是什么？）
解析：C）细节题。根据录音可知，在忠诚方面，萨凡纳猫可以和狗媲美，它们可以被训练
牵着走和取东西。故正确答案为C。
21. What do some people do with their Savannah cats?
（有些主人会和他们的萨凡纳猫一起做什么事？）
解析：D）细节题。录音说到萨凡纳猫会玩水，一些主人甚至和他们的萨凡纳猫一起洗澡。
故正确答案为 D。A 项中的 dive 是干扰。原文中提到萨凡纳猫本来就会潜水，是不需要人
类去教的，故A项错误。
Passage Three
听力原文
(22) When children start school for the very first time, parents often feel a sense of excitement
coupled with a touch of sadness at the end of an era. This is the start of a new adventure for children,
playing and interacting with new friends, sharing, taking turns and settling into a new routine.
(23) But of course, this is not the start of your child’s education which in fact began at birth.
Back then, you would have been your child’s most influential teachers. During this time at home,
your child would have learnt more than at any other period in their life. During your child’s first
year in school, much time will be spent in learning to read and they need to know that this is fun
and worthwhile. (24) Your child will naturally copy you so it is important that you are seen reading
and enjoying books, newspapers and magazines rather than just absorbed in screens. Ultimately an
excellent education should be a close partnership between parents and teachers. A child’s year splits
fairly neatly into thirds: a third at school, a third asleep and a third awake at home or on holiday.
(25) Irrespective of the quality of a school, a child’s home life is of key importance. It is the
determining factor of their academic success. Your child may have started on a new journey but
your work is far from finished.
22. How do parents feel when their children start going to school?
（当孩子开始上学时，父母有何感受？）
解析：C）根据录音开头可知，当孩子们第一次上学时，父母常常会感到兴奋，同时还会有
些悲伤。故正确答案为C。
23. What does the passage say about children’s education?
（这篇文章对儿童教育有什么看法？）
解析：D）观点题。根据录音可知，教育是从孩子出生时就开始的。故正确答案为D。
24. What should parents do for the success of their children’s education?
（为了孩子教育的成功，父母应该做些什么?）
解析：A）推断题。根据录音可知，孩子会自然而然地模仿父母，所以重要的是让孩子看到
父母在阅读并享受阅读，而不是盯着电子屏幕。由此可推断，父母应该在孩子面前树立良好
的榜样，故正确答案为A。B项干扰性较大，但原文说的是，孩子会模仿父母，在孩子面前
父母应该享受阅读，并不是给孩子们读书听，故B项错误。
25. What does the passage say is the key factor of children’s academic success?
7（根据文章，孩子在学业上取得成功的关键因素是什么？）
解析：B）细节题。根据录音可知，不管学校的教学质量如何，孩子的家庭生活是至关重要
的，这是他们取得学术成就的决定性因素。故正确答案为B。
Part III Reading Comprehension
Section A
26. I）portable，形容词辨析题。空格前是冠词the，空格后是名词computer，可推断空格处
应填入形容词，用来修饰名词computer。句意：今天，航空公司所面临的最大的安全威胁也
许不是持枪的恐怖分子，而是商务舱里带_______电脑的人。portable表示手提的，便携式的，
轻便的。常用搭配portable computer表示便携式电脑。
27. B）incidents，名词辨析题。空格前是数词100，空格后是that引导的定语从句，可推断
空格处应填入名词复数。句意：在过去的15年里，飞行员报告了可能由电磁干扰引起的100
多起_______。incident表示事件，事变，事故。由后文的caused by可以推断，导致事故发
生，符合题意。
28. D）remains，动词辨析题。空格前是名词interference，空格后是形容词unconfirmed，可
推断空格处缺系动词构成主系表结构。句意：这种干扰的来源仍未确定。remain表示仍然，
是系动词。
29. E）critical，形容词辨析。空格后是名词stages，可推断空格处应填入形容词用来修饰名
词。句意：航空业禁止一些设备在飞机飞行_______阶段使用。critical表示关键的，至关紧
要的，常用搭配critical stages表示关键阶段。
30. F）particularly，副词辨析。空格后是动词词组take-off，可推断空格处应填入副词来修饰
动词。句意：航空业禁止一些设备在飞机飞行的重要阶段使用，_______是在起飞和降落的
时候。particularly表示独特地，尤其。而take-off和landing是critical stages关键阶段中的2
个最重要的阶段。
31. G）reluctant，形容词辨析题。空格前是系动词are，可推断空格处应填入形容词作表语。
句意：如果乘客在飞行途中想工作，大部分的航线执行全面禁令是_______。reluctant 表示
勉强的，难处理的。由前文提到的有很多人带便携式电脑坐飞机，所以推测执行全面禁令是
很难的。
32. K）predicting，动词辨析题。空格前是 is，空格后是 how引导的宾语从句，可推断空格
处应填入动词的ing形式，与is构成谓语。句意：难点在于，_______电磁场如何干扰飞机
上的电脑系统。predict表示预言，预报。由本句的主语the difficulty可以推测是一件很难的
事情，所以推测预言电磁场如何干扰是难的。
33. M）affects，动词辨析题。空格前是定语从句的引导词which，可推断空格处应填入动词
作谓语。句意：专家认为便携设备产生射线_______飞机用来通信和交流的波长。affect表示
影响。前一句暗示电磁场如何affect飞机上的电脑系统。
834. N）equipment，名词辨析题。空格前是 damage navigation，可推断空格处应填入名词与
navigation 共同构成宾语。句意：增加恐怖分子利用无线电系统来损坏导航_______的危险。
equipment表示设备，常用搭配navigation equipment表示导航设备。
35. O）loud，形容词辨析。空格前是the music is too，可推断空格处应填入形容词来作表语。
句意：令人担忧的是乘客没有听到飞机上要求关掉收音机的指示，因为他把音乐的声音开得
太_______。loud表示大声的，由前面的can’t hear暗示，音乐声音太大。
Section B
36. A）同义替换题。由题干中的the deserts，already occupy approximately，the Earth’s land
surface，increasing at a surprising speed定位到A段第一句：The deserts, which already occupy
approximately a fourth of the Earth’s land surface, have in recent decades been increasing at an
alarming pace. 都表达了“沙漠的面积正在以惊人的速度增长”的含义，其中a surprising speed
和an alarming pace属于同义替换。
37. I）原文匹配题。由题干中的 oasis，an isolated area，vegetation，surrounding a spring or
similar water source定位到I段第一句“In geography, an oasis is an isolated area of vegetation
in a desert, typically surrounding a spring or similar water source. 都表达了“绿洲是沙漠中孤立
的植被区域，通常围绕着水源”的含义。
38. B）句式转换题。由题干中的desertification，the loss of stabilizing natural vegetation，the
subsequent accelerated erosion 定位到 B 段第一句：Desertification is accomplished primarily
through the loss of stabilizing natural vegetation and the subsequent accelerated erosion of the soil
by wind and water. 都表达了“沙漠化主要是因为稳定的自然植被丧失和风和水加速侵蚀土
壤”的含义。
39. H）同义替换题。由题干中的irrigates，the water more than needed，sink down into the water
table定位到H段第二句：Excess water from irrigation sinks down into the water table.都表达了
“灌溉过多，多余的水就会渗入地下水位”的含义，其中 water more than needed 和 excess
water属于同义替换。
40. C）原文匹配题。由题干中的water absorption，reduced，an accelerated erosion rates定位
到C段第三句：Water absorption is greatly reduced; consequently runoff is increased, resulting in
accelerated erosion rates.都表达了“吸水率大大降低，侵蚀率就会加快”的含义。
41. G）原文匹配题。由题干中的semiarid lands，grasses，the dominant type of natural vegetation，
定位到G段第一句：The raising of livestock is a major economic activity in semiarid lands, where
grasses are generally the dominant type of natural vegetation.都表达了“在半干旱地区，草类通
常是主要的自然植被”的含义。
42. D）原文匹配题。由题干中的a trend toward drier climatic conditions，the increase of the
desert，定位到D段第一句“In some regions, the increase in desert areas is occurring largely as
the result of a trend toward drier climatic conditions.都表达了“在一些地区，沙漠面积的增加主
要是由于气候趋于干燥”的含义。
943. F）原文匹配题。由题干中的over-cultivation，over-grazing，firewood gathering，and over-
irrigation定位到F段第一句：Four specific activities have been identified as major contributors
to the desertification processes: over-cultivation, over-grazing, firewood gathering, and over-
irrigation.都表达了“过度耕作、过度放牧、乱砍滥发和过度灌溉导致了沙漠化”的含义。
44. E）原文匹配题。由题干中的desertification，human activities，natural processes定位到E
段第一句：There is little doubt, however, that desertification in most areas results primarily from
human activities rather than natural processes. 都表达了“大多数荒漠化是由人类活动造成的，
而不是自然过程”的含义。
45. F）原文匹配题。由题干中的Crop failures leave extensive tracts of land devoid of a plant
cover and susceptible to wind and water erosion. 定位到F段最后一句：Since the raising of most
crops necessitates the prior removal of the natural vegetation, crop failures leave extensive tracts of
land devoid of a plant cover and susceptible to wind and water erosion. 都表达了“作物歉收会使
大片土地失去植被，容易受到风蚀和水蚀”的含义。
Section C
Passage One
46. C）细节题。题干：当代的美国老年人_______。由elders，contemporary Americans定位
到文章第一段第一句“In the old days, children were familiar with birth and death as part of life...”
可知，在过去，孩子们对作为他们生活的一部分的出生和死亡非常熟悉。故 C 选项所说的
“经常见证家庭成员的出生或死亡”符合题意。
47. A）细节题。题干：今天的美国儿童被剥夺了_______机会。由Children in America today，
deprive定位到文章第二段第二句“...it deprives the children of an experience of death, which is
an important learning experience.”可知，它剥夺了孩子们面对死亡的经历，这是一种重要的
学习体验。故A选项所说的“学习如何面对死亡”符合题意，而B选项to visit dying patients
太过表面，没有反应原文所说的an important learning experience。
48. D）细节题。题干：调查500名危重患者的主要目的是_______。由Five hundred critically
ill patients定位到文章第三段第一句“...500 terminally ill patients in order to find out what they
could teach us and how we could be of more benefit, not just to them but to the members of their
families as well.”可知，目的是搞明白他们能够给我们什么样的启示，以及我们该如何帮助
他们本人和他们的家人。故 D 选项所说的“学习如何最好地帮助他们和他们的家人”符合
题意。
49. A）推理题。题干：临死的病人需要有人陪伴，说明_______。由a dying patient，company
定位到文章第四段第二句“Most of our patients welcomed another human being with whom they
could talk openly, honestly, and frankly about their trouble.”可知，病人欢迎他人陪伴是想与之
非常坦诚地谈论他们的麻烦、困惑。故A选项所说的“病人渴望与人交流的”符合题意。
50. C）推理题。题干：从文章中可以得出的结论是_______。关键句在第四段最后一句“We
found out that patients who had been dealt with openly and frankly were better able to cope with
10the approach of death and finally to reach a true stage of acceptance prior to death.”可知，我们发
现那些被坦诚对待的病人都能坦然面对死亡和接受死亡。故 C 选项所说的“临终病人应该
被如实告知自己的病情”符合题意。
Passage Two
51. D）细节题。题干：通过使用指纹的例子，作者告诉我们_______。定位到文章第一段第
一句“Faces, like fingerprints, are unique.”可知，人的面孔就像指纹一样是独一无二的。故D
选项所说的“人的面部特征各不相同”符合题意。
52. D）细节题。题干：根据这段话，有些动物有_______的天赋。由animals，gift定位到文
章第一段第四句“...or even an animal, such as a pigeon—can learn to recognize faces.”可知，
甚至是一只动物，比如鸽子，都可以学会识别面孔。故 D 选项所说的“识别人脸”符合题
意。
53. B）推理题。题干：谁最有可能最了解如何描述一个人的性格?关键句在文章第五段
“Today, most television and movie actors do not wear masks. But we can easily tell the “good
guys” from the “bad guys” because the two types differ in appearance as well as in actions.”可知
演员通过外表和行为塑造不同的角色，让观众很容易区分出“好人”和“坏人”。故B选项
所说的“电影演员”符合题意，而文章第四段提到的“Gordon Allport”只是发现了用于描述
性格的单词，并不能说明他最了解如何描述。
54. A）细节题。题干：我们可以区分一种人和另一种人，因为_______。由one type of person
from another定位到文章第一、二、三段的首句“Faces, like fingerprints, are unique; We also
tell people apart by how they behave; Like the human face, human personality is very complex”
可知，A选项所说的“人们的行为和身体特征各不相同”符合题意。
55. B）主旨题。题干：下面哪一个是文章的重点?结合文章五个段落的首句，可知，因为人
与人的身体特征、行为特点都不相同，所以使得区分和描述不同的人变得有可能。所以B选
项符合题意。
Part Ⅳ Translation
【翻译思路】
整篇文章共6句话，主题明确：中秋节。因为中秋节是话题，是整篇文章讨论的焦点，
所以翻译的时候，每个句子都尽可能用中秋节作主语，或者用代词替换。
【难点解析】
1. 中秋节始于周代，距今已约有3000年的历史了。
·英译逻辑：
此句可使用英语的主干句型框架，以下几种都可以：
一，把“有……年的历史”安排为并列句，即It originated..., and has/boasts a history of...。
也可以只突出“始于”，把“有……历史”安排为短语，即It originated..., with a history of...。
二，突出历史长，起源时间安排为状语。
·参考译文：
11Originated in Zhou Dynasty, the Mid-autumn Festival boasts a history of about 3000 years.
·考点提示：
“有……历史”，可以用boast a history of...，是比较漂亮的翻译。
2. 中秋节的时间是在农历八月十五，月亮最圆。
·英译逻辑：
这句话看起来很简单，但“月亮最圆”与前一句话的逻辑关系要处理好。
如果用英语的主干句型框架，最好是：
中秋节的时间是在农历八月十五，（这一天）月亮最圆。
·参考译文：
Mid-Autumn Festival falls on the 15th of the eighth lunar month, when the moon is at its fullest.
·考点提示：
四六级翻译中常考“某个节日是在哪一天”，“人们在哪一天庆祝节日”等说法。有很多动
词可以用，如fall, occur等，还可以用be celebrated，be held等。
3. 圆圆的满月象征着家庭团圆，中秋节就成了每个家庭团聚的重要日子。
·英译逻辑：
使用英语的主干句型框架，最好是：满月象征着……，（所以）中秋节就成了……。
·参考译文：
The full, round moon symbolizes family reunion, and the Mid-Autumn Festival is an important
time for families to gather together.
·考点提示：
四六级常考“象征”，“家庭团圆”等翻译。还要注意“家庭团圆”、“家庭团聚”在同一个句
子中，最好用不同的词组翻译。
当然，也可以把英语“满月的形状”，安排成主语，即：the moon’s full, round shape
symbolizes...。
【参考译文】
Mid-autumn Festival is a traditional and important celebration in China. Originated in Zhou
Dynasty, the Mid-autumn Festival boasts a history of about 3000 years. Mid-Autumn Festival falls
on the 15th of the eighth lunar month, when the moon is at its fullest. The full, round moon
symbolizes family reunion, and the Mid-Autumn Festival is an important time for families to gather
together. The most popular activities of the Mid-autumn Festival are appreciating the moon and
eating moon cakes. The Mid-Autumn Festival is not only a traditional Chinese festival but also a
public holiday for Chinese people with three days off including a weekend.
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