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5. A) The disappearance of some gold and diamonds.
2021年 12月大学英语四级考试真题试卷 (第 2套)
B) The transfer of tons of precious metal by air.
C) The crash of a Russian cargo airplane.
Part I Writing （30 minutes）
D) The loss of gold from an airplane.
6.
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to write a proposal for organizins the contest.The proposal may include the topic, aim, procedure
C) It contacted the goldmine company.
and sBel)e cItt iionnfo romf ceodn tthees tlaonctasl. Ypoouli cwei allt ohnacvee. 30 minutes to write the proposal.You should write at
least D12) 0I tw hoardd as bcruetw n om memorbee trh fainx 1th8e0 p wroobrldesm..
7.
A) They will cooperate with the police.
Part II Listening Comprehension （25 minutes)
B) They had checked the plane carefully.
SectioCn) AThey will be questioned by the police.
DirecDti)o nTsh:e Iyn ttohoisk ssoemctieo gno, lydo bua wrsi lal n hde daira tmhroened ns.ews reports. At the end of each news report, you
will hear two or three questions. Both the news report and the questions will be spoken only once.
Section B
After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B),
Directions: In this section, you will hear two long conversations. At the end of each conversation,
C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the
vou will hear four questions. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once.
centre.
After you hear a question, you muest choose the best answer from the four choires marked A). B),
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1ce.ntreA.) She was pierced by a chicken bone.
B) She was coughing all the time.
Ouestions 8 to 11 are hesed on the conversation you have iust heard.
C) She suffered from lung cancer.
8. A) For the company's records.
D) She suffered from shock.
B) For future training purposes.
2. A) By eating chicken soup daily.
C) To follow the company's rule.
B) Through regular exercising.
D) To ensure information sccurity.
C) Through a surgical operation.
9. A) To check her customer reference number.
D) By using traditional Chinese medicine.
B) To inquire about the price of office chairs.
QuestCio)n Ts o3 gaentd h 4e ra mreo bnaesye db aocnk tfhoer nthewe rse rteuprnoertd y cohua ihr.ave just heard.
3. AD)) I Tt ow masa bkoer cno 1m3p ylaeianrtss a agboo.ut its customer service.
B) It was Alice Gray's lovely pet.
10. A) She had to update its information.
CB)) I St hgeo tf oinrjguorte wd hine rae bsihge b huasdh flierfet. it.
D) It ran away into a nearby forest.
C) She lost it about three days ago.
4. A) They rebuilt the fencing around their farm.
D) She was issued a new card.
B) They spent seven years replanting their farm.
11. A) Reconsider her options for payment methods.
C) They claimed damages for their heavy losses.
B) Make a specific note on the company's system.
D) They installed a camera to monitor sheep activity.
C) Update her bank card details on the company's website.
Questions 5 to 7 are based on the news report you have just heard.D) Upload her personal information to the company's website.
Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.
12. A) He is feeling exhausted.
B) He is tired of cooking.
C) He has to work late.
D) He wants to try Asian foods.
13. A) Book a table.
B) Order a delivery.
C) Download a menu.
D) Locate a restaurant.
14. A) It is not tasty. B) It is not healthy.
C) It is too oily. D) It is too spicy.
15. A) She is too concerned about money.
B) She is too weight-conscious.
C) She is too picky about food.
D) She is too eager to please.
Section C
Directions: In this section, you will hear three passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear
three or four questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear
a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then
mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.
Ouestions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard.
16. A) Owners' personalities affect their cats' behaviour and wellbeing.
B) Parents' personalities can affect the personalities of their children.
C) Parents and cat owners alike experience high levels of anxiety.
D) More and more people are treating pet cats like their children.
17. A) Give their pets behavioural training.
B) Provide their pets with the best care.
C) Know their pets' feelings and desires.
D) Interact with their pets in novel ways.
18. A) More convincing explanation.
B) More extensive sampling.
C) Collection of more data.
D) Further investigation.Questions 19 to 21 are based on the passage you have just heard.
19. A) People should do more running than mere walking.
B) Running is the best exercise for extending one's life.
C) People should exercise at least 60 minutes every day.
D) Running is the easiest form of exercise for most people.
20. A) Improving their brain function.
B) Regulating their breathing rate.
C) Slowing down their ageing process.
D) Accelerating their blood circulation
21. A) They found it easy to control their emotions.
B) They struggled to handle negative emotions.
C) They were more eager to enjoy a movie.
D) They were less affected by sad movies.
Questions 22 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard.
22. A) He is a tour guide.
B) He is a famous architect.
C) He is a local entrepreneur.
D) He is the owner of the Hill House.
23. A) He studied the blueprints of other famous buildings.
B) He inquired about his client's family background.
C) He observed his client's life and habits.
D) He took a tour of his client's old home.
24. A) A house made of timber and brick.
B) A house with a lot of free space.
C) A house of the current fashion.
D) A house of a unique design.
25. A) They are well preserved and in pretty good shape.
B) They are copies built to the architect's designs.
C) They were designed by another architect.
D) They were badly damaged but restored.
Part III Reading Comprehension （40 minutes）
Section A
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E) "If Cso) mcoenocnleu sisiv emlyaking up some conversation that mKig)h qt ubael iitnyteresting, it's probably not going
to lDan) de m weerglle, n"cseays Pirson, whose expertise includLes) tsrcuasrtc iatynd well-being, mindfulness, and
humE)a nexisatcict management. "It's going to feel like aM m) asdeen-iuopr conversation that people don't
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theHm)s pelovseitsi.o Innstead, Pirson says, they' re those who examine the ordinary. "Often, the "boring
things' may not be boring at all. Maybe they are actually little miracles," he says. Share your
Sectioobns eBrvations about the world around you-interesting stories you heard or things you noticed-
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H) Think about the everyday things around you and ask questions about them. What is that roadside
monument I see on my way to work every day? Who built that interesting building in my city?
What nearby attractions haven't I visited? Why do people do things that way? Use what you
find to ask more questions and learn more about the world around you. "Having that sort of
curiosity is almost like a protective gear from getting into boredom,"she says. And when you
find things that are truly interesting to you, share them.
I) Television veteran Audrey Morrissey, executive producer of NBC's The Voice, is always
looking for what will make a person or story interesting to viewers: It's usually a matter of
individuality. "Having a strong point of view, signature style, or being a super-enthusiast in a
particular field makes someone interesting,"she says. That means embracing what is truly
interesting or unique about yourself. "Many people are "not boring' in the way that they can
carry a conversation or can be good at a social gathering, etc. To be interesting means that you
have lived life, taken risks, traveled, sought out experience to learn for yourself and share with
others," she says.
J) Of course, it's possible to be a fountain of knowledge and a boring person, says public relations
consultant Andrea Pass. Paying attention to the listener is an important part of having a
conversation that's interesting to both parties. Talking on and on about what's interesting to you
isn't going to make you an interesting person, she says.
K)"If the listener is not paying attention, it's your sign to shorten the story or change direction. Make
sure to bring the audience into the conversation so that it is not one-sided," Pass says. Be a better
listener yourself, and give others opportunities to participate in the conversation by inviting them
with questions or requests to share their own experiences or thoughts. (e. g. , "Now, tell me about
your favorite book," or "Have you ever been to that attraction?") Questions are a powerful tool,
especially when they encourage others to disclose information about themselves. A 2012 study
from the University of California, Santa Barbara, found that roughly 40% of the time we are
talking, we' re disclosing subjective information about our experience. And when we' re doing
so, our brains are more engaged. So one strategy to leave others with the impression that you' re
a sparkling conversation partner is to get others to talk about themselves.
L) Being relatable is also essential, Morrissey says. "The best entertainment and storytelling comes
from people who are relatable-those who don't shy away from opening up but freely share who
they are and what they care about. These are the pepple viewers most relate to and find
interesting. Being authentic, honest, and vulnerable is always interesting."
M) I have now come to realize that being boring, in actuality, is not only about who you are as aperson, but also how you present yourself. No matter what, make sure vou are having fun in
life. Because when you are enjoying, people around you will begin to enioy as well. Show some
interest in them and they will definitely show some in you. If you are a very reserved person,
this could be a little difficult at first. But with a little effort, you can definitely improve.
36. Pirson claims that some ordinary things may often prove to be miraculously interesting.
37. To make a conversation interesting, it is important that you listen to the other party attentively.
38. A person who is unable to stimulate others' curiosity or make their life enjoyable may appear
somewhat boring
39. Interesting people usually possess certain unique qualities, according to a TV program producer
40. Be interested in others and they are sure to be interested in you.
41. The author considers himself usually good at conducting conversations.
42. Interesting people are always full of curiosity.
43. Falling into a routine can turn a person into an utter bore.
44. One strategy to be a good conversationalist is to motivate your partner to tell their own stories.
45. Interesting as it might appear, a made-up conversation will probably turn out to be dull.
Section C
Directions: There are 2 passages in this section.Each passage is followed by some questions or
unfinished statements.For each of them there are four choices marked A), B), C) and D).You should
decide on thebest choice and mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line
through the centre.
Passage One
Questions 46 to 50 are based on the following passage.
With obesity now affecting 29% of the population in England, and expected to rise to 35% by
2030, should we now recognise it as a disease? Obesity, in which excess body fat has accumulated
to such an extent that health may be adversely affected, meets the dictionary definition of disease,
argues Professor John Wilding. He points out that more than 200 genes influence weight. "Thus
body weight is strongly influenced by biology-it is not an individual's fault if they develop obesity."
Yet the widespread view is that obesity is self-induced and that it is entirely the individual's
responsibility to do something about it. Recognising obesity as a chronic disease with severe
complications rather than a lifestyle choice"should help reduce the stigma (耻辱) and discrimination
experienced by many people with obesity," he adds.
Professor Wilding disagrees that labelling a high proportion of the population as having a
disease removes personal responsibility or may overwhelm health services, pointing out that other
common diseases, such as high blood pressure and diabetes, require people to take action to managetheir condition. He suggests that most people with obesity will eventually develop complications.
“But unless we accept that obesity is a disease, we are not going to be able to tackle it," he concludes.
But Dr. Richard Pile, a physician with a special interest in diabetes, argues that adopting this
approach "could actually result in worse outcomes for individuals and society." He believes that the
dictionary definition of disease "is so vague that we can classify almost anything as a disease" and
says the question is not whether we can, but whether we should, and to what end.
If labelling obesity as a disease was harmless then it wouldn't really matter, he writes. But
labelling obesity as a disease "risks reducing autonomy, disempowering and robbing people of the
intrinsic（内在的）motivation that is such an important enabler of change." What's more, making
obesity a discase" may not benefit patients, but it will benefit healthcare providers and the
pharmaceutical（制药的）industry when health insurance and clinical guidelines promote treatment
with drugs and surgery,"he warns
46. What does Professor John Wilding argue about obesity?
A) Its impact on socicty is expected to rise.
B) It is now too widespread to be neglected.
C) It should be regarded as a genctic disease.
D) Its dictionary definition should be updated
47. What is the popular view of obesity?
A) It is difficult to define.
B) It is a modern disease.
C) It has much to do with one's genes.
D) It results from a lack of self-control
48. Why are some people opposed to labelling obesity as a disease?
A) Obese people would not feel responsible to take any action.
B) Obese people would not be able to afford the medical costs.
C) Obese people would be overwhelmed with anxiety.
D) Obese people would be discriminated against.
49. What does Dr. Richard Pile think of the dictionary definition of disease?
A) It is of no use in understanding obesity.
C) It helps little to solve patients' problems.
B) It is too inclusive and thus lacks clarity.
D) It matters little to the debate over obesity.
50. What is Dr. Richard Pile's concern about classifying obesity as a disease?
A) It may affect obese people's quality of life.B) It may accelerate the spread of obesity.
C) It may cause a shortage of doctors.
D) It may do little good to patients.
Passage Two
Questions 51 to 55 are based on the following passage.
Nationwide, only about three percent of early childhood teachers are male in the U.S. Experts
say this can have an impact on young children whose understanding of gender roles and identity are
rapidly forming. Research has found that having access to diverse teachers is beneficial for children.
For the youngest learners, it means they are more likely to get exposed to different varieties of play
and communication. It also helps them develop healthy ideas around gender.
"In our world and our society, we have very specific stereotypes（模式化形象）of gender
roles, "said Mindi Reich-Shapiro, an assistant professor in the teacher education department of the
Borough of Manhattan Community College, and one of the authors of a recent study. "It's important
for children to see other possibilities and other paths they can take."
Despite mostly feeling supported by colleagues and family members, many of the male
educators surveyed in the study reported facing social or cultural resistance in their careers as carly
education teachers. Some also reported that there were parents surprised or concerned that their
child had a male teacher. And they had been advised by colleagues or other staff not to hug children.
Reich-Shapiro and fellow researchers made several recommendations to increase male
representation in the field. Low pay has long been acknowledged as a major issue in the early
childhood field. Over 70% of male educators who said they intended to stay in the carly education
workforce noted an increased salary was a major motivating factor for them to commit to the career
long-term. The report suggests paying all early childhood educators the way elementary school
teachers are paid.
Cities and programs should establish support groups for male early childhood educators and
provide mentoring and professional development advice for male educators and their program
leaders.
The authors also suggest that traditional recruitment approaches for early childhood educators
"do not address the gender gap in the field."They recommend providing young men opportunities
to work with children through training and volunteer programs, targeting groups of men who are
considering a career change, such as fathers.
51. What do we learn from the first paragraph about early childhood education in the U.S.?
A) It helps raise children's awareness of gender roles.B) It exposes children to different ways of interaction.
C) It is negatively impacted by a lack of male teachers.
D) It clearly aims to form children's identity through play
52. What does Mindi Reich-Shapiro emphasize in her comment on childhood education?
A) The importance of broadening children's horizons.
B) The responsibilities of fathers for children's growth.
C) The urgency of creating teacher education programs.
D) The role of teachers in motivating children to learn.
53. What do we learn about male teachers from their responses in the study?
A) Some of them find it awkward when hugging children.
B) They feel pressured to keep up with female colleagues.
C) They find it hard to meet the expectations of kids' parents.
D) Many of them feel prejudiced against socially and culturally.
54. What is needed for men to commit to early childhood education?
A) Higher pay.
C) Social recognition.
B) Job security.
D) Better working conditions.
55. What do the authors of the study recommend to bridge the gender gap in early childhood
education?
A) Recruiting young men who have a passion for education young children.
B) Taking measures to attract prospective male teachers to work in the field.
C) Persuading prospective fathers to consider a change in their career.
D) Providing male teachers with more opportunities for advancement.
PartⅣ Translation （30 minutes)
Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to translate a passage from Chinese into
English. You should write your answer on Answer Sheet 2.
坎儿井（Karez）是新疆干旱地区的一种水利系统，由地下渠道将水井连接而成。该系
统将春夏季节渗入（seep into）地下的大量雨水及积雪融水收集起来，通过山体的自然坡度
引到地面，用于灌溉农田和满足人们的目常用水需求。坎儿井减少了水在地西的 蒸发
（evaporation），对地表破坏很小，因而有效地保护了自然资源与生态环境。坎儿井体现了
我国人民与自然和谐共存的智慧，是对人类文明的一大贡献。
