2025 年 06 月大学英语四级考试真题（第 2 套）
Part IWriting(30 minutes)
Directions: Suppose your university is conducting a survey to collect students' opinions on the appropriate use of AI technology in assisting learning. You are now to write an essay to express your view. You will have 30 minutes to write the essay. You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.
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Part IIListening Comprehension(25分钟)
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Section A
Directions: In this section, you will hear two long conversations. At the end of each conversation, you will hear four questions. Both the conversation 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.
1. What does the news report say about Václav Bursa and Joanna Stevens?
A) They are young teenagers from Atlanta.
B) They won this year's 7 Mile Bridge Run.
C) They completed the race in less than 40 minutes.
D) They are both students at Marathon High School.
答案 B
解析根据新闻报道，Vaclav Bursa和Joanna Stevens分别赢得了7 Mile Bridge Run的男子和女子组冠军，因此选项B正…
查看完整解析 2. What do we learn about the April contest?
A) It drew competitors from more than 40 countries.
B) It is watched live online by fans all over the world.
C) It closed the city of Big Pine Key to traffic for three hours.
D) It is one of the most popular running events in the southeastern U.S.
答案 D
解析新闻报道中提到，4月的比赛是美国东南部最受欢迎的跑步活动之一，因此选项D正确。选项A错误，因为报道中提到的是来自41个美国州的参赛者，而不是超过…
查看完整解析 3. What do we learn from the news report about Tim Peake?
A) He was once a full-time ambassador.
B) He was soon to retire from the army.
C) He became an astronaut in 2015.
D) He used to be a helicopter pilot.
答案 D
解析新闻报道中提到Tim Peake曾是英国陆军航空队的直升机飞行员，因此选项D正确。选项A错误，因为报道中没有提到他曾经是全职大使；选项B错误，因…
查看完整解析 4. What does Tim Peake say about his work with the European Space Agency?
A) It has been unbelievably exciting and rewarding.
B) It has been extraordinarily tough and demanding.
C) It has contributed a great deal to human flights to space.
D) It has given him exceptional privilege as an ambassador.
答案 A
解析Tim Peake在新闻报道中说，作为一名宇航员是他最非凡的经历，他有幸与一个杰出的团队合作，过去13年在机构中工作令人难以置信地兴奋和有回报，…
查看完整解析 5. What do we learn about the five cats seen in the Asda store?
A) They are known for their loyalty to their owners.
B) They are brought in by the store's customers.
C) They are regular visitors to the store.
D) They are pets kept by the store staff.
答案 C
解析新闻报道中提到，这些猫几乎每天都会来到商店，因此选项C正确。选项A错误，因为报道中没有提到这些猫对主人的忠诚；选项B错误，因为报道中没有提到这些…
查看完整解析 6. What did some customers think when they saw the first cat routinely appear in the store?
A) It might be a nuisance to the loyal shoppers.
B) It might have been abandoned by its owner.
C) It might be 12 months old.
D) It might have got lost.
答案 D
解析当顾客第一次看到猫定期出现在商店时，他们感到困惑，并在Facebook群组上发帖试图找出猫是否迷路了，因此选项D正确。选项A、B和C都与报道内容…
查看完整解析 7. What are customers asked not to do?
A) Feed the cats.
B) Remove any store signs.
C) Sit in the shop aisles.
D) Bring in pets with them.
答案 A
解析新闻报道中提到，商店员工被迫挂上标志，要求顾客不要喂这些猫，因此选项A正确。选项B、C和D都与报道内容不符。
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Directions: In this section, you will hear two 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.
8. What has the woman been thinking of doing next semester?
A) Sharing her room with friends.
B) Cutting down her living expenses.
C) Living off campus.
D) Moving to the city center.
答案 C
解析在对话中，女士提到她一直在考虑下学期搬离校园，因此选项C正确。选项A、B和D都与对话内容不符。
查看完整解析 9. What does the man suggest the woman take into consideration?
A) The facilities available.
B) Various costs involved.
C) Changes in living conditions.
D) The distance to her home.
答案 B
解析男士建议女士考虑各种费用，包括租金、电费、燃气费、网络费和交通费，因此选项B正确。选项A、C和D都与对话内容不符。
查看完整解析 10. What does the woman say she did during high school?
A) Went through much trouble.
B) Commuted to save money.
C) Studied on the bus.
D) Lived on campus.
答案 C
解析女士提到在高中时，她通勤时间更长，且在公交车上学习，因此选项C正确。选项A、B和D都与对话内容不符。
查看完整解析 11. What does the man say he'll do at the end of the conversation?
A) Discuss the matter with the woman's mother.
B) Make a decision within a few days.
C) Try his best to persuade his wife.
D) Weigh the benefits against the disadvantages.
答案 A
解析男士在对话末尾表示他会与女士的母亲讨论这个问题，因此选项A正确。选项B、C和D都与对话内容不符。
查看完整解析 12. What is the woman doing?
A) Interviewing the man.
B) Looking for Lawrence.
C) Choosing a present for her nephew.
D) Helping the man with his shopping.
答案 C
解析女士正在为她的侄子劳伦斯选择礼物，因此选项C正确。选项A、B和D都与对话内容不符。
查看完整解析 13. How does the man describe Bobo Man, the action figure?
A) Quite educational.
B) Incredibly popular.
C) Driven by batteries.
D) Obviously childish.
答案 B
解析男士描述Bobo Man动作人物为非常受欢迎，因此选项B正确。选项A、C和D都与对话内容不符。
查看完整解析 14. What kind of game does the woman think would be good for Lawrence?
A) One he loves for helping exercise his mind.
B) One he can play together with his sister.
C) One he finds interesting and challenging.
D) One he can play either alone or in a group.
答案 B
解析女士认为对劳伦斯来说，能和他姐姐一起玩的游戏会很好，因此选项B正确。选项A、C和D都与对话内容不符。
查看完整解析 15. What do we learn from the conversation about the game Battleships?
A) It has been enjoyed by kids for decades.
B) It always reminds people of times of war.
C) It has been played both indoors and outdoors.
D) It distinguishes itself as one of the oldest games.
答案 A
解析对话中提到Battleships游戏从20世纪30年代开始就存在，并且至今孩子们仍然喜欢玩，因此选项A正确。选项B、C和D都与对话内容不符。
查看完整解析 Section C
Directions: In this section you will hear three recordings of lectures or talks followed by three or four questions. The recordings will be played 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.
16. What do we learn from the passage about the paradox of choice?
A) A display of a variety of products increases consumers' interest.
B) Too many choices decrease one's desire to buy.
C) Fewer choices lead to lower customer satisfaction.
D) Customers given more choices are more likely to get confused.
答案 B
解析文章中提到，如果给消费者提供太多选择，他们实际上购买的可能性会降低，因此选项B正确。选项A、C和D都与文章内容不符。
查看完整解析 17. What did the psychologists want to find out in their 2012 study about jams?
A) What kind of display results in more sales.
B) What kind of display creates more interest.
C) What kind of display attracts a greater crowd of customers.
D) What kind of display leads to greater customer satisfaction.
答案 A
解析心理学家在2012年关于果酱的研究中想要找出哪种展示方式能带来更多的销售，因此选项A正确。选项B、C和D都与文章内容不符。
查看完整解析 18. What is the finding of an extensive study published in 2015?
A) There are situations where customers buy nothing.
B) There are tricks to increase customer satisfaction.
C) There are ways to predict customer preferences.
D) There are rules that motivate customers to buy.
答案 D
解析2015年发表的广泛研究中发现，存在一些规则可以激励消费者购买，因此选项D正确。选项A、B和C都与文章内容不符。
查看完整解析 19. What do many Americans think of volunteering?
A) Stressful.
B) Burdensome.
C) Worthwhile.
D) Energy-boosting.
答案 C
解析许多美国人认为志愿服务是值得的，因此选项C正确。选项A、B和D都与文章内容不符。
查看完整解析 20. How could companies ensure both employees and employers benefit from volunteering?
A) By linking it with employees' salary.
B) By taking it as the New Year's resolution.
C) By improving work schedules.
D) By making it part of the job.
答案 D
解析为了确保员工和雇主都能从志愿服务中受益，公司应该将志愿服务作为工作的一部分，因此选项D正确。选项A、B和C都与文章内容不符。
查看完整解析 21. What did 75% of employees say about volunteering in a survey?
A) It was very important to their well-being.
B) It had taken little of their spare time.
C) It was an outlet for their personal fulfillment.
D) It helped improve their working environment.
答案 A
解析75%的员工在调查中表示，志愿服务对他们的福祉非常重要，因此选项A正确。选项B、C和D都与文章内容不符。
查看完整解析 22. What do we learn about the UK's retail sector food waste?
A) It amounts to 2,000 tons daily.
B) It mostly comes from supermarkets.
C) It is estimated at 11% of the UK's total food supply.
D) It has a lot to do with independent luxury food suppliers.
答案 B
解析原文开头明确指出 "The vast majority of the UK's 200,000 tons of retail sector's …
查看完整解析 23. What does Sophie André's business do in London?
A) It rents bicycles to deliver food.
B) It sells sought-after coffee beans.
C) It delivers luxury hand-made food.
D) It recycles waste food from the city.
答案 C
解析原文 "she moved to London and began by setting up a business delivering lu…
查看完整解析 24. In what way does Sophie André's business differ from many food waste projects?
A) It pays special attention to the size and shape of its products.
B) It tries to escape the constraints of the current food system.
C) It cooperates closely with local producers.
D) It aims to provide high-quality products.
答案 D
解析原文 "Unlike many food waste projects... the idea is not simply to redistr…
查看完整解析 25. Why will suppliers always have a certain amount of surplus? That's the end of Listening Comprehension.
A) To ensure a regular supply.
B) To maintain a unique menu.
C) To make up for the waste products.
D) To meet customers' urgent demand.
答案 A
解析供应商总会有一定数量的剩余，以确保定期供应，因此选项A正确。选项B、C和D都与文章内容不符。
查看完整解析 Part IIIReading Comprehension(40分钟)
Section A
Directions: In this section, there is a passage with ten blanks. You are required to select one word for each blank from a list of choices given in a word bank following the passage. Read the passage through carefully before making your choices. Each choice in the bank is identified by a letter. Please mark the corresponding letter for each item on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre. You may not use any of the words in the bank more than once.
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Sir Alfred Hitchcock was an English movie director and producer. Famously __26__ to as "The Master of Suspense", Hitchcock is one of the most influential filmmakers in the history of __27__. He was an extraordinary director who entertained his audience with __28__ and gripping suspense movies.
His fascination with crime began at an early age when he was __29__ by his father who made him spend a few minutes inside a prison for his misconduct. Hence, his movies are __30__ of the guilt and innocence of the wrongdoer and the victim. He had a gift for creating stories that consisted of deceit, robbery, murder, corruption, and other criminal __31__ with incredible plot twists in the storyline. The principal characters in his movies were often ordinary people __32__ in unwanted and unavoidable situations.
He was __33__ productive and his amazing body of work is considered fascinating by the critics. Most of his movies have __34__ the test of time and are considered to be masterpieces. He is also remembered by other filmmakers, for he continues to inspire them to be passionate about their work. He is also __35__ by people around the world for his entertaining and exciting stories.
A) caughtB) cinemaC) engagingD) graphicallyE) highlyF) incentiveG) instinctsH) offencesI) punishedJ) referredK) stoodL) symbolicM) tunedN) visuallyO) worshipped
26.
答案 J
解析此处需要一个动词，表示人们如何称呼希区柯克。根据上下文，'Famously'提示这是一个常见的称呼，因此选择'referred'。
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答案 B
解析此处需要一个名词，表示希区柯克在电影史上的影响力。根据上下文，'history of'提示这是一个领域或行业，因此选择'cinema'。
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答案 C
解析此处需要一个形容词，修饰名词'suspense movies'。根据上下文，'entertained his audience with'提示这…
查看完整解析 29.
答案 I
解析此处需要一个动词的过去分词，表示希区柯克的父亲如何对待他。根据上下文，'made him spend a few minutes inside …
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答案 L
解析此处需要一个形容词，修饰名词'guilt and innocence'。根据上下文，'of the guilt and innocence of…
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答案 H
解析此处需要一个名词的复数形式，表示希区柯克电影中的主题。根据上下文，'deceit, robbery, murder, corruption'提示…
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答案 A
解析此处需要一个过去分词，表示主语与'in unwanted and unavoidable situations'的关系。根据上下文，'ordin…
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答案 E
解析此处需要一个副词，修饰形容词'productive'。根据上下文，'his amazing body of work'提示他的工作效率非常高，因…
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答案 Kstood
解析空格在 have 之后、宾语 the test of time 之前，需动词过去分词构成现在完成时谓语。固定搭配 stand the test …
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答案 O
解析此处需要一个动词的被动语态，表示希区柯克如何被全世界的人们看待。根据上下文，'for his entertaining and exciting…
查看完整解析 Section B
Directions: In this section. you are going to read a passage with ten statements attached to it. Each statement contains information given in one of the paragraphs. Identify the paragraph from which the information is derived. You may choose a paragraph more than once. Each paragraph is marked with a letter. Answer the questions by marking the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2.
Is juicing actually good for you?
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) Freshly juiced fruit has become a basic dietary item—especially for busy, health-conscious consumers who can save time on making (and perhaps even chewing) their food without missing out on nutrients. Fruit juice also has been linked to claims that it can help you both lose weight and stay healthy. All of which, of course, has made it highly profitable. The global fruit and vegetable juices market was valued at $154 billion in 2016 and is expected to grow.
) But is juicing really as healthy as we think? Most foods containing fructose—a naturally occurring sugar found in all fruits and fruit juices—don't seem to have harmful effects as long as they're not contributing to excess daily calories. This is because the fibre found in whole fruits is intact, and the sugar is contained within the fruit's cells. It takes our digestive system a while to break these cells down and for fructose to enter the bloodstream.
) But this is not the case with fruit juice. Unlike whole fruit, fruit juice has most of the fibre removed. This is why the fructose in fruit juices counts as "free sugars"—which also include honey and the sugars added to foods. It's recommended by the World Health Organisation that adults have no more than 30g of added sugar, the equivalent of 150ml of fruit juice, per day. The problem is that, with the fibre removed, fruit juice's fructose is absorbed more quickly. Sudden increases in blood sugar cause the release of insulin (胰岛素) to bring it back down to a stable level. Over time, this mechanism can wear out, increasing the risk of developing type 2 diabetes. In 2013, researchers analysed the health data of 100,000 people collected between 1986 and 2009 and found that fruit juice consumption was linked with increased risk of type 2 diabetes. Another study found a relationship between fruit juice and type 2 diabetes after following the diets and diabetes status of more than 70,000 nurses over 18 years. The researchers explain that the possible reason for this may partly have been the lack of the other components found in whole fruit, like fibre.
) Juices containing vegetables can provide more nutrients and less sugar than juices made up of just fruit—but they still lack valuable fibre. Diets high in fibre have been linked to a lower risk of developing heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure and diabetes, and it's recommended adults consume 30g per day.
) Aside from the link to type 2 diabetes, many studies agree that fruit juice is harmful if it contributes to an excess in calories. In an analysis of 155 studies, John Sievenpiper, associate professor at the University of Toronto's Department of Nutritional Sciences, set out to understand if the associations between sugar-sweetened drinks and health—including risk of diabetes and heart disease—were applicable to the food and drink we generally consume as part of a healthy diet. He compared studies looking into the effects of fructose-containing sugars with control diets free from or lower in these sugars. His aim? To isolate the effects of consuming too many calories from the effects of foods containing different sugars.
) He found negative effects on blood sugar and insulin levels when food provided excess calories from sugars, including fruit juice. However, when the calories weren't in excess overall, there were some advantages to consuming whole fruit and even fruit juice. Sievenpiper concludes that the recommended 150ml of fruit juice per day, which is an average serving, is reasonable. The paper concluded that foods containing fructose may have some small benefits for long-term blood sugar control when they don't lead to over-consumption of calories. But when they do lead to too many calories, they risk raising blood sugar and insulin levels.
) So while we know that fruit juice can cause diabetes if it's part of a diet that has more calories overall, it's less clear how juice affects the long-term health of those who aren't overweight. But we have a higher risk of consuming more than the recommended daily number of calories (around 2,000 for women and 2,500 for men) on the days we drink juice, according to research. Numerous studies have shown that drinking fruit juice doesn't make us consume any less of other foods throughout the day.
) As it is easy to consume large amounts of fruit juice quite quickly, extra calories are taken in. And extra calories can contribute to weight gain. One way we can improve the effects of fruit juice on our health is making sure we select ripe fruit to retain as much of its goodness as possible, according to Roger Clemens, professor of pharmaceutical (药物的) sciences at the University of Southern California.
) Another reason for fruit juice's recent popularity is the argument that it can help to remove poisonous or harmful substances from the body. However, "the whole concept of a juice diet helping to remove poisonous or harmful substances from the body is completely false," says Clemens. "We consume compounds every day that may be poisonous and our bodies do a wonderful job of removing and eliminating anything harmful from our bodies."
) And juice isn't a cure-all for getting your nutrients, either. "There are a lot of nutrients contained in the parts of the fruits, such as in apple skins, that are excluded when you juice them," says Heather Ferris, a professor of medicine. "You end up with sugary water with some vitamins."
) Plus, she adds, it's not an ideal way to reach the advised "five a day". "People try to get five servings of fruit and vegetables per day and don't realise this isn't just about getting vitamins," she says. "It's also about reducing the amount of grain carbs (碳水化合物) and protein and fats in our diet, and increasing fibre." So while fruit juice is better than no fruit at all, there are limits. It particularly comes with risks when we consume more than 150ml of free sugars per day, or when it puts us over our recommended calorie intake. It provides us with vitamins—but fruit juice is far from a quick fix.
36. Fruit juice is different from whole fruit in that it contains much less fibre. ______
答案 C
解析该陈述对应段落C。段落C中提到'Unlike whole fruit, fruit juice has most of the fibre re…
查看完整解析 37. Some people believe a juice diet helps to rid our body of harmful or poisonous substances. ______
答案 I
解析该陈述对应段落I。段落I中提到'the argument that it can help to remove poisonous or har…
查看完整解析 38. A lot of research comes to the same conclusion that fruit juice does harm to the human body when it leads to surplus calories. ______
答案 E
解析该陈述对应段落E。段落E中提到'many studies agree that fruit juice is harmful if it con…
查看完整解析 39. The claimed health benefits of fruit and vegetable juices have rendered the industry very profitable. ______
答案 A
解析该陈述对应段落A。段落A中提到'Fruit juice also has been linked to claims that it can h…
查看完整解析 40. To increase the benefits of fruit juice to our health, we'd better choose ripe fruit to make juice. ______
答案 H
解析该陈述对应段落H。段落H中提到'One way we can improve the effects of fruit juice on our…
查看完整解析 41. Diets containing large amounts of fibre reduce the risk of heart disease, diabetes and other health hazards. ______
答案 D
解析该陈述对应段落D。段落D中提到'Diets high in fibre have been linked to a lower risk of …
查看完整解析 42. According to a research paper, drinking fruit juice is beneficial on condition that it is consumed in reasonable amounts. ______
答案 F
解析该陈述对应段落F。段落F中提到'Sievenieper concludes that the recommended 150ml of frui…
查看完整解析 43. One expert claims that juicing wastes a lot of nutrients contained in fruits. ______
答案 J
解析该陈述对应段落J。段落J中提到'There are a lot of nutrients contained in the parts of t…
查看完整解析 44. It takes some time for fruit's cells to be digested and for fructose to be absorbed. ______
答案 B
解析该陈述对应段落B。段落B中提到'It takes our digestive system a while to break these cel…
查看完整解析 45. A lot of research has demonstrated that drinking fruit juice does not reduce our daily consumption of other foods. ______
答案 G
解析该陈述对应段落G。段落G中提到'Numerous studies have shown that drinking fruit juice do…
查看完整解析 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 the best choice and mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre.
Passage One
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We all take a little extra time to look nice for special occasions. But most of us have conflicting feelings about dressing up and feel guilty about taking the time to focus on clothes. Science now suggests the right dress may give ourselves the extra edge in our professional and personal lives.
We hear sayings like "dress for the job you want, not the job you have". Most people don't really believe in them, but research into the impact of clothes on behavior now suggests that there may actually be a grain of truth in these sayings. Science says that the clothes we wear affect our behavior, our mood and even the way we interact with others because of the symbolic meaning that we assign to different types of clothing.
We consider some clothes to be powerful, some to be fun, and so on. We even evaluate people whom we have just met based on their clothes. We also evaluate ourselves based on what we are wearing because of the way they make us feel. This means that the experience of wearing something affects our attitudes and our choice of behavior.
There's a reason tailored jackets are associated with being "dressed for success". It seems that wearing formal office wear puts us in the right frame of mind to conduct business. Wearing power clothing makes us feel more confident and even increases hormones needed for displaying dominance. This in turn helps us become better negotiators and abstract thinkers.
While a good suit works wonders for our performance in the boardroom, wearing formal wear isn't a great idea when we want to socialize. Studies have found that people tend to be less open and less able to relax when they wear formal clothes.
On the other hand, a casual dress helps us become more friendly and creative. These findings support the idea of wearing business casuals on a Friday, since colleagues are most likely to take out time to socialize on the last work day of the week. I mean, who wants to hang out with people in their suits?
46. What does science suggest the right dress may do?
A) Add to our advantage in work and life.
B) Enable us to look a lot more attractive.
C) Help us to enjoy a fuller personal life.
D) Provide extra energy for what we do.
答案 A
解析这是一道细节理解题。根据文章第一段'Science now suggests the right dress may give ourselve…
查看完整解析 47. Why does science say the clothes one wears may affect their interaction with others?
A) Clothes usually represent one's social and economic status.
B) Clothes largely determine one's likelihood of being trusted.
C) Different types of clothing markedly reflect different personalities.
D) Different types of clothing convey different messages symbolically.
答案 D
解析这是一道细节理解题。根据文章第二段'Science says that the clothes we wear affect our behav…
查看完整解析 48. How do the clothes we wear sway our evaluation of ourselves?
A) By exerting an effect on our power of judgment.
B) By impacting how we feel about ourselves.
C) By affecting what we take as the basis for assessment.
D) By influencing our interpretation of symbolic messages.
答案 B
解析这是一道细节理解题。根据文章第二段'We also evaluate ourselves based on what we are wearin…
查看完整解析 49. Why does the author say tailored jackets are associated with being dressed for success?
A) They are necessary for formal business dealings.
B) They may help people concentrate on their business.
C) They are vital to keeping a dominant position in business transactions.
D) They may enable people to have the right mentality for doing business.
答案 D
解析这是一道细节理解题。根据文章第三段'It seems that wearing formal office wear puts us in th…
查看完整解析 50. What are people advised to do when they want to socialize?
A) Focus on clothing.
B) Wear a good suit.
C) Dress casually.
D) Look unusual.
答案 C
解析这是一道细节理解题。根据文章最后一段'a casual dress helps us become more friendly and crea…
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With the rise of pop music, jazz, and electronic music, both opera and classical music started to fade away from the public eye. Some people are beginning to wonder whether opera and classical music are still relevant to the modern world of music. Granted, you will not typically see today's teenagers lending their ears to Bach anytime soon, but there are some major indicators that both opera and classical music are now still quite alive.
The most major indicator of classical music's importance in society today is the fact that much of the popular music that is currently being produced uses similar beats, harmonies, and melodies (旋律) as those that were used in some of classical music's best works. Even so, it can be difficult for those who do not study music theory to see this as an indicator, since it is subtle and just shows the impact symphonic (交响乐的) orchestras have had on society's taste in music.
A better example for the relevance of opera and classical music can be seen in the invention of the rock opera. Opera, in its simplest definition, is telling a story using music as its form. The art of telling a story using music has not faded in the least bit. In fact, sometimes actual orchestras are used for major parts of the opera itself. Some of the world's greatest hits have been parts of rock operas.
Fans of classical music can also tell you that there are few types of music that are more expressive. So, it should come as no surprise to anyone that classical music pieces are still used as background music in modern movies. Symphonic orchestra compositions have also been created solely for the purpose of being included in major motion pictures. These are often very well received amongst mainstream music fans.
Classical music and opera are the very foundation of what our modern music is based upon. Considering the huge impact they have had on our current society, it is without doubt that we can expect them to continue to remain important for centuries to come.
51. What does the author think of classical music and opera in today's world?
A) They still make their presence felt.
B) They have given way to electronic music.
C) They will not fade away from the public eye.
D) They are no longer relevant to teenagers' lives.
答案 A
解析这是一道观点态度题。文章第一段提到'but there are some major indicators that both opera an…
查看完整解析 52. What do we learn about much of the popular music currently produced?
A) It can be difficult for many classical music fans to appreciate.
B) It can be seen as an indicator of refinement in classical music.
C) It caters to society's taste in music in a more subtle way than classical music.
D) It contains elements similar to those in some masterpieces of classical music.
答案 D
解析这是一道细节理解题。文章第二段提到'much of the popular music that is currently being prod…
查看完整解析 53. Why does the author mention the invention of the rock opera?
A) To illustrate how to tell a story using music.
B) To present the simplest definition of opera.
C) To show the relevance of opera and classical music.
D) To justify the necessity of using orchestras in opera.
答案 C
解析这是一道推理判断题。文章第三段提到'A better example for the relevance of opera and classi…
查看完整解析 54. Why are classical music pieces still used as background music in modern movies?
A) There are few types of music for movie producers to choose from.
B) They are considered to be the most expressive type of music.
C) They are well received by movie fans from all over the world.
D) They are essential for movies to become the world's greatest hits.
答案 B
解析这是一道细节理解题。文章第四段提到'Fans of classical music can also tell you that there a…
查看完整解析 55. What do we learn about our modern music?
A) It could not have come into being without classical music and opera as its foundation.
B) It cannot outcompete classical music and opera in its impact on our current society.
C) It will not enjoy as much popularity as classical music and opera among music fans.
D) It might not be able to rival classical music and opera in importance for centuries to come.
答案 A
解析这是一道细节理解题。文章最后一段提到'Classical music and opera are the very foundation of …
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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.
近年来，中国东北地区正在大力开发冰雪资源。例如，哈尔滨利用丰富的冰雪资源打造了极具地方特色的"冰雪大世界"，让游客在欣赏冰雪之美的同时也能体验当地独特的民俗文化。如今，曾令人畏惧的冰天雪地正吸引着四面八方的游客，成为深受欢迎的旅游胜地。冰雪旅游业正为当地的经济发展做出越来越大的贡献。
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