2024年3月17日发(作者：尔家欣)
2022年12月大学英语四级考试真题(第2套)
PartI
Writing (30 minutes)
Directions: In this task,you are to write an essay on the necessity of developing social skills
for college students. You will have 30 minutes for the task. You should write at least 120
words but no more than 180 words.
PartⅡ Listening Comprehension
(25 minutes)
Section A
Directions: In this section, you will hear three news 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 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.
Questions 1 and 2 are based on the news report you have just heard.
1.A)Part of its dam wall collapsed.
B)It released a lot of harmful gases.
C) It was destroyed by an earthquake.
D)Some miners were trapped underground.
2.A)It posed a safety threat to the miners.
B)It caused damage too heavy to assess.
C) It brought the mine's operations to a halt.
D)It was followed by two more earthquakes.
Questions 3 and 4 are based on the news report you have just heard.
3.A)It prepared beds for all the six new citizens.
B) It assigned a team of doctors for each expected baby.
C) It made ample preparations for various possibilities.
D) It brought in the most advanced instruments.
4.A)They had to undergo 2-3 physical checkups.
B) They were all of normal size except the sixth.
C) They could go home together with their mother a day later.
D) They needed to stay in the hospital for a couple of months.
Questions 5 to 7 are based on the news report you have just heard.
5.A)It is owned by the local government.
B)It has been turned into a public park.
C) It has been bought by an American.
D) It is a perfect tourist destination.
6.A)Its seafood.
B) Its unusual coastline.
C) Its unspoiled beaches.
D)Its architecture.
7.A)It has an unmatched location.
B) It is worth over 18 million euros.
C) It has beautiful weather all year round.
D) It is an ideal place to meet famous stars.
Section B
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 markedA),B),C)and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet
1 with a single line through the centre.
Questions 8 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.
8.A)She has been attending some group classes.
B)She has registered for two new gym classes.
C) She became a member of the gym two months ago.
D) She is entitled to a discount on all the gym exercises.
9.A)Considering the promotion of its regular classes.
B) Taking measures to expand its exercise programs.
C) Recruiting coaches for hot yoga and advanced spinning.
D)Offering existing members a discount of two new classes.
10.A)She missed the deadline for the 10-week course.
B)She missed out on the gym's general discount.
C) She didn't sign up for membership in time.
D) She wasn't so much interested in hot yoga.
11.A)She doesn't want to reveal her card details over the phone.
B)She doesn't think it wise to pay before attending any class.
C) She might have to cancel her registration any minute.
D)She prefers to have the fee added to her monthly bill
Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.
12.A)To make investments.
B) To sign a business contract.
C) To research new markets.
D) To open a new office.
13.A)Dubai.
B) Beijing.
C)Amsterdam.
D)Earl's Court.
14.A)Rent a bike for him to get around the town.
B) Reserve a meeting room in the head office.
C) Help him prepare his presentation.
D) Send him a map of the hotel area.
15.A)Bring his projector.
B)Keep all his receipts.
C)Submit his claims form.
D)Pay with his credit card.
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 I with a single line
through the centre.
Questions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard.
16.A)Whether a country's educational level is linked to women's rights.
B)Whether women's rights are making good progress around the world.
C)Whether a country's protection of women's rights is related to its public health.
D)Whether women's rights are more often overlooked in less-developed countries.
17.A)Their people still have better health if women's rights are respected.
B)They must make efforts to increase women's access to health care.
C) Their people tend to attach importance to women's rights.
D) They need to invest more in hospital staff and facilities.
18.A)Their link with a country's public health.
B) Their potential impact on social progress.
C) Their value to a country's international image.
D) Their positive effect on economic development.
Questions 19 to 21 are based on the passage you have just heard.
19.A)It creates a wonderful setting for dating.
B)It may cause strange physical reactions.
C) It turns parks into picnic sites.
D)It may result in a crowded beach.
20.A)Breathing difficulty.
B) Bad breath.
C) Excessive sweating.
D)High blood pressure.
21.A)It protects people against bacteria.
B)It enables people to build up endurance.
C) It accelerates people's blood circulation.
D)It provides people with extra energy.
Questions 22 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard.
22.A)They are more likely to win in combat sports.
B) They are in the minority among the population.
C) They have a higher chance of joining sports teams.
D) They have more disadvantages in getting ahead.
23.A)Their brain is more powerful than that of right-handed people.
B) The left side of their brain is more powerful than its right side.
C) They tend to be a lot more aggressive than right-handed people.
D) Their brain has a stronger connection between its two sides.
24.A)They have a larger brain.
B) It still remains unknown.
C) It is related to their genes.
D) They are better at reasoning.
25.A)Teach them how to perform tasks with their right hand.
B)Help them fully develop their mathematical abilities.
C)Encourage them to play fast-paced interactive sports.
D)Advise them to choose jobs that require quick reactions
Part Ⅲ
Section A
Reading Comprehension
(40 minutes)
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
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.
Researchers, writing in the journal Heart, pooled data from 23 studies and found that
social isolation or feelings of loneliness were tied to an increased risk of coronary heart
disease(冠心病)and strokes.
The studies included data from 181,006 men and women ages 18 and over. There were 4,628
coronary events and 3,002 strokes in follow-up periods 26 from three to 21 years.
Three of the papers 27 loneliness,18 looked at social isolation and two included both.
Social isolation and loneliness were determined with questionnaires; the researchers depended
on medical records and death 28 for determining coronary events and strokes.
The scientists found that loneliness and social isolation increased the 29 risk of
having a heart attack or a death from heart disease by 29 percent, and the risk of stroke by 32
percent. There were no 30 between men and women.
“People have tended to focus from a policy point of view on. 31 .lonely people to
make them more 32 ,”said the lead author,Nicole ta, a research fellow at the
University of York in England.“Our study 33 that if this is a risk factor, then we should
be trying to prevent the risk factor in the first place.”
The authors 34 that this was a review of observational studies and did not 35
cause and effect.
A) acknowledge
B)certificates
C) connected
D)demonstrates
E)differences
F)establish K) produces
G) formats L)ranging
H) measured
M) relative
I) narrow
N) submitting
J) permanent O)targeting
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 the questions by marking the corresponding letter
on Answer Sheet 2.
The hidden costs colleges don't want you to know about
A)This fall,thousands of college students from across the country will begin their
undergraduate studies at colleges around the nation. They will inevitably pack too much
to fit in their tiny dorm rooms. They will also carry with them a huge student loan debt, in
addition to countless “hidden”out-of-pocket costs paid for by their bank accounts and the
bank accounts of their families.
B)At my well-respected, private,four-year university in Washington, D.C., which boasts a
yearly tuition of $44,046 not including room and board, I receive over $57,000 yearly in
financial aid. As a student from a family that is struggling to make ends meet,my
financial aid package is a combination of federal grants and federal work study, university
merit scholarships and financial aid awards,and about $8,000 yearly in federally
subsidized(有补贴的)and unsubsidized loans. On paper, my expenses and my financial
aid just about even paper,they don't.
C) Universities today are in the business of making money, and mine is no exception. They
hit me right out of gate with a $160 fee to attend my freshman orientation, a price which
does not include the cost of travel to and from the District. Almost every class has an
associated fee not included in the cost of tuition, most between $40 and $ for lab
science classes are the highest, and all students at my university are required to take at
least one lab before they graduate. Buying a laptop proved a necessity and, thankfully,a
relative bought me one as a g a mini-fridge for my dorm room costs my
roommates and me about $140 a year.
D)Schools will charge you whatever they can. The costs of any damage to the dorm,
including elevators, bathrooms, and common areas, are billed to every person on a dorm
floor, or even the entire building if they do not know who caused the damage. After I fell
out of my bed twice during my freshman year, the university installed a railing—for $20,
billed to my student account. My financial aid did not anticipate any of the costs and so it
did not cover them.
E)An Internet search of“hidden costs”of college turns up a host of articles on
parent-centered websites on the college application process. These articles are almost
always geared towards upper- and middle-class families. For students already struggling to
pay tuition,these costs may be the least of their worries.
F)So what hidden costs should low-income students really be paying attention to? My
college experience offers a few examples.
G)If you are a low-income student who will be attending school out-of-state, make sure you
know if you can use your state benefits, such as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance
Program, or wasn't until after I had accepted admission to an out-of-state school
that I learned that I could not use my Ohio Medicaid on campus for anything other than
emergency benefits became invalid the second I moved out of Ohio. After my
freshman year, I had to opt for the school's insurance plan, which costs around $2,000 a
if your school offers a flat-rate fee for a doctor's appointment at the student
health center(mine is $20 a visit),these fees often do not include extra fees for lab tests or
prescription medications(药物).
H)If you plan on paying off bills in your student account with a credit card, be aware of any
additional costs. My school charges an additional fee for the use of a credit card to settle
outstanding charges, which can add upwards of 3% of the balance to your bill.
I) There is another depressing reality hidden within even the largest financial aid packages:
Colleges often offer the most generous packages during freshman year as a way to attract
new students. My family was careful to ask about the chances of financial aid being taken
away after my freshman year. We were assured that, except for low grades or a raise in
family income, no money would be taken away. We did not know to ask—and the school
did not readily point out—that even if tuition rises, my financial aid package will stay the
when my university voted to raise tuition costs 3% at the end of my freshman
year, my financial aid package remained the same and I was suddenly responsible for an
additional $1,200 for the next year. The university administration will likely vote to raise
costs at least once more before my graduation.
J)Yes, I chose to attend an expensive university far from my hometown. Yes, there were
cheaper options. But there are promising students from struggling families across the nation
who should not rule out their dream schools entirely. All things considered,I am paying
significantly less than the ticket price of my university,and having an educational
experience in Washington,D.C.,that I would not have had anywhere else. As a
low-income student from a down-and-out Rust Belt community,these educational
experiences have enormous potential to brighten my future—and my family's future.
K) The key is to make sure that students and their families understand that hidden costs exist,
and that they may prove problematic. Fill out a more comprehensive checklist, and be
wary of listed prices that seem too low. Understand just how complicated the financial aid
process is.
L)Students and families must also understand their ability to self-advocate. They should not
pay student bills or excess fees blindly. If something does not look right, ask about it. If it
still doesn't look right, negotiate it. In cases where parents are working multiple jobs,are
less knowledgeable about college bureaucracies, have limited English language skills, or
2024年3月17日发(作者：尔家欣)
2022年12月大学英语四级考试真题(第2套)
PartI
Writing (30 minutes)
Directions: In this task,you are to write an essay on the necessity of developing social skills
for college students. You will have 30 minutes for the task. You should write at least 120
words but no more than 180 words.
PartⅡ Listening Comprehension
(25 minutes)
Section A
Directions: In this section, you will hear three news 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 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.
Questions 1 and 2 are based on the news report you have just heard.
1.A)Part of its dam wall collapsed.
B)It released a lot of harmful gases.
C) It was destroyed by an earthquake.
D)Some miners were trapped underground.
2.A)It posed a safety threat to the miners.
B)It caused damage too heavy to assess.
C) It brought the mine's operations to a halt.
D)It was followed by two more earthquakes.
Questions 3 and 4 are based on the news report you have just heard.
3.A)It prepared beds for all the six new citizens.
B) It assigned a team of doctors for each expected baby.
C) It made ample preparations for various possibilities.
D) It brought in the most advanced instruments.
4.A)They had to undergo 2-3 physical checkups.
B) They were all of normal size except the sixth.
C) They could go home together with their mother a day later.
D) They needed to stay in the hospital for a couple of months.
Questions 5 to 7 are based on the news report you have just heard.
5.A)It is owned by the local government.
B)It has been turned into a public park.
C) It has been bought by an American.
D) It is a perfect tourist destination.
6.A)Its seafood.
B) Its unusual coastline.
C) Its unspoiled beaches.
D)Its architecture.
7.A)It has an unmatched location.
B) It is worth over 18 million euros.
C) It has beautiful weather all year round.
D) It is an ideal place to meet famous stars.
Section B
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 markedA),B),C)and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet
1 with a single line through the centre.
Questions 8 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.
8.A)She has been attending some group classes.
B)She has registered for two new gym classes.
C) She became a member of the gym two months ago.
D) She is entitled to a discount on all the gym exercises.
9.A)Considering the promotion of its regular classes.
B) Taking measures to expand its exercise programs.
C) Recruiting coaches for hot yoga and advanced spinning.
D)Offering existing members a discount of two new classes.
10.A)She missed the deadline for the 10-week course.
B)She missed out on the gym's general discount.
C) She didn't sign up for membership in time.
D) She wasn't so much interested in hot yoga.
11.A)She doesn't want to reveal her card details over the phone.
B)She doesn't think it wise to pay before attending any class.
C) She might have to cancel her registration any minute.
D)She prefers to have the fee added to her monthly bill
Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.
12.A)To make investments.
B) To sign a business contract.
C) To research new markets.
D) To open a new office.
13.A)Dubai.
B) Beijing.
C)Amsterdam.
D)Earl's Court.
14.A)Rent a bike for him to get around the town.
B) Reserve a meeting room in the head office.
C) Help him prepare his presentation.
D) Send him a map of the hotel area.
15.A)Bring his projector.
B)Keep all his receipts.
C)Submit his claims form.
D)Pay with his credit card.
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 I with a single line
through the centre.
Questions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard.
16.A)Whether a country's educational level is linked to women's rights.
B)Whether women's rights are making good progress around the world.
C)Whether a country's protection of women's rights is related to its public health.
D)Whether women's rights are more often overlooked in less-developed countries.
17.A)Their people still have better health if women's rights are respected.
B)They must make efforts to increase women's access to health care.
C) Their people tend to attach importance to women's rights.
D) They need to invest more in hospital staff and facilities.
18.A)Their link with a country's public health.
B) Their potential impact on social progress.
C) Their value to a country's international image.
D) Their positive effect on economic development.
Questions 19 to 21 are based on the passage you have just heard.
19.A)It creates a wonderful setting for dating.
B)It may cause strange physical reactions.
C) It turns parks into picnic sites.
D)It may result in a crowded beach.
20.A)Breathing difficulty.
B) Bad breath.
C) Excessive sweating.
D)High blood pressure.
21.A)It protects people against bacteria.
B)It enables people to build up endurance.
C) It accelerates people's blood circulation.
D)It provides people with extra energy.
Questions 22 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard.
22.A)They are more likely to win in combat sports.
B) They are in the minority among the population.
C) They have a higher chance of joining sports teams.
D) They have more disadvantages in getting ahead.
23.A)Their brain is more powerful than that of right-handed people.
B) The left side of their brain is more powerful than its right side.
C) They tend to be a lot more aggressive than right-handed people.
D) Their brain has a stronger connection between its two sides.
24.A)They have a larger brain.
B) It still remains unknown.
C) It is related to their genes.
D) They are better at reasoning.
25.A)Teach them how to perform tasks with their right hand.
B)Help them fully develop their mathematical abilities.
C)Encourage them to play fast-paced interactive sports.
D)Advise them to choose jobs that require quick reactions
Part Ⅲ
Section A
Reading Comprehension
(40 minutes)
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
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.
Researchers, writing in the journal Heart, pooled data from 23 studies and found that
social isolation or feelings of loneliness were tied to an increased risk of coronary heart
disease(冠心病)and strokes.
The studies included data from 181,006 men and women ages 18 and over. There were 4,628
coronary events and 3,002 strokes in follow-up periods 26 from three to 21 years.
Three of the papers 27 loneliness,18 looked at social isolation and two included both.
Social isolation and loneliness were determined with questionnaires; the researchers depended
on medical records and death 28 for determining coronary events and strokes.
The scientists found that loneliness and social isolation increased the 29 risk of
having a heart attack or a death from heart disease by 29 percent, and the risk of stroke by 32
percent. There were no 30 between men and women.
“People have tended to focus from a policy point of view on. 31 .lonely people to
make them more 32 ,”said the lead author,Nicole ta, a research fellow at the
University of York in England.“Our study 33 that if this is a risk factor, then we should
be trying to prevent the risk factor in the first place.”
The authors 34 that this was a review of observational studies and did not 35
cause and effect.
A) acknowledge
B)certificates
C) connected
D)demonstrates
E)differences
F)establish K) produces
G) formats L)ranging
H) measured
M) relative
I) narrow
N) submitting
J) permanent O)targeting
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 the questions by marking the corresponding letter
on Answer Sheet 2.
The hidden costs colleges don't want you to know about
A)This fall,thousands of college students from across the country will begin their
undergraduate studies at colleges around the nation. They will inevitably pack too much
to fit in their tiny dorm rooms. They will also carry with them a huge student loan debt, in
addition to countless “hidden”out-of-pocket costs paid for by their bank accounts and the
bank accounts of their families.
B)At my well-respected, private,four-year university in Washington, D.C., which boasts a
yearly tuition of $44,046 not including room and board, I receive over $57,000 yearly in
financial aid. As a student from a family that is struggling to make ends meet,my
financial aid package is a combination of federal grants and federal work study, university
merit scholarships and financial aid awards,and about $8,000 yearly in federally
subsidized(有补贴的)and unsubsidized loans. On paper, my expenses and my financial
aid just about even paper,they don't.
C) Universities today are in the business of making money, and mine is no exception. They
hit me right out of gate with a $160 fee to attend my freshman orientation, a price which
does not include the cost of travel to and from the District. Almost every class has an
associated fee not included in the cost of tuition, most between $40 and $ for lab
science classes are the highest, and all students at my university are required to take at
least one lab before they graduate. Buying a laptop proved a necessity and, thankfully,a
relative bought me one as a g a mini-fridge for my dorm room costs my
roommates and me about $140 a year.
D)Schools will charge you whatever they can. The costs of any damage to the dorm,
including elevators, bathrooms, and common areas, are billed to every person on a dorm
floor, or even the entire building if they do not know who caused the damage. After I fell
out of my bed twice during my freshman year, the university installed a railing—for $20,
billed to my student account. My financial aid did not anticipate any of the costs and so it
did not cover them.
E)An Internet search of“hidden costs”of college turns up a host of articles on
parent-centered websites on the college application process. These articles are almost
always geared towards upper- and middle-class families. For students already struggling to
pay tuition,these costs may be the least of their worries.
F)So what hidden costs should low-income students really be paying attention to? My
college experience offers a few examples.
G)If you are a low-income student who will be attending school out-of-state, make sure you
know if you can use your state benefits, such as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance
Program, or wasn't until after I had accepted admission to an out-of-state school
that I learned that I could not use my Ohio Medicaid on campus for anything other than
emergency benefits became invalid the second I moved out of Ohio. After my
freshman year, I had to opt for the school's insurance plan, which costs around $2,000 a
if your school offers a flat-rate fee for a doctor's appointment at the student
health center(mine is $20 a visit),these fees often do not include extra fees for lab tests or
prescription medications(药物).
H)If you plan on paying off bills in your student account with a credit card, be aware of any
additional costs. My school charges an additional fee for the use of a credit card to settle
outstanding charges, which can add upwards of 3% of the balance to your bill.
I) There is another depressing reality hidden within even the largest financial aid packages:
Colleges often offer the most generous packages during freshman year as a way to attract
new students. My family was careful to ask about the chances of financial aid being taken
away after my freshman year. We were assured that, except for low grades or a raise in
family income, no money would be taken away. We did not know to ask—and the school
did not readily point out—that even if tuition rises, my financial aid package will stay the
when my university voted to raise tuition costs 3% at the end of my freshman
year, my financial aid package remained the same and I was suddenly responsible for an
additional $1,200 for the next year. The university administration will likely vote to raise
costs at least once more before my graduation.
J)Yes, I chose to attend an expensive university far from my hometown. Yes, there were
cheaper options. But there are promising students from struggling families across the nation
who should not rule out their dream schools entirely. All things considered,I am paying
significantly less than the ticket price of my university,and having an educational
experience in Washington,D.C.,that I would not have had anywhere else. As a
low-income student from a down-and-out Rust Belt community,these educational
experiences have enormous potential to brighten my future—and my family's future.
K) The key is to make sure that students and their families understand that hidden costs exist,
and that they may prove problematic. Fill out a more comprehensive checklist, and be
wary of listed prices that seem too low. Understand just how complicated the financial aid
process is.
L)Students and families must also understand their ability to self-advocate. They should not
pay student bills or excess fees blindly. If something does not look right, ask about it. If it
still doesn't look right, negotiate it. In cases where parents are working multiple jobs,are
less knowledgeable about college bureaucracies, have limited English language skills, or