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2017 年 12 月英语四级真题和答案解析
2017
年
12
月大学英语四级考试真题
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2
套
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Part IWriting(30 minutes)
Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to
write a short essay on how to best handle the relationship between
teachers and students. You should write at least 120 words but no more
than 180 words.
Part IIListening 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
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.
Questions 1 and 2 are based on the news report you have just
heard.
1. A) It tries to entertain its audience.
to catch people 's attention.
C) It wants


2017 年 12 月英语四级真题和答案解析
B) It tries to look into the distance.
one of its limbs injured.
D) It has got
2. A) It was spotted by animal protection officials.
B) It was filmed by a local television reporter.
C) Its videos were posted on social media.
D) Its picture won a photography prize.
Questions 3 and 4 are based on the news report you have just
heard.
3. A) The distance travelled C) The spending on gas.
B) The incidence of road accidents.
people travelling.
4. A) Fewer people are commuting.
slowing down.
B) Gas consumption is soaring.
worsening.
Questions 5 to 7 are based on the news report you have just heard.
5. A) He told a stranger the sad story about himself.
B) He helped a stranger to carry groceries to his car.

D) The number of
C) Job growth is
D) Rush-hour traffic is

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C) He went up to a stranger and pulled at his sleeves.
D) He washed a stranger 's car in return for some food.
6. A) He ordered a lot of food for his family. C) He raised a large
sum of money for him.
B) He gave him a job at his own company. D) He offered him a
scholarship for college.
7. A) He works hard to support his family.
very good at making up stories.
B) He is an excellent student at school. D) He has been disabled
since boyhood.
C) He is
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
marked A), 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.


2017 年 12 月英语四级真题和答案解析
8. A) Attended an economics lecture.
Queen Victoria.


C) Had a drink at
B) Taken a walk on Charles Street. D)
restaurant.


Had dinner at a new
9. A) Treat a college friend to dinner.
brother 's birthday party.



C) Attend his
B) Make preparations for a seminar. D) Visit some of
his high school friends.
10. A) Gather statistics for his lecture.
B) Throw a surprise birthday party.
C) Meet with Jonathan 's friends on the weekend.
D) Join him in his brother 's birthday celebration.


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11. A) By car.
By bus.
B) By train. C) By taxi. D)

Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just
heard.
12. A) Taking a vacation abroad.
money for a rainy day.
B) Reviewing for his last exam. D) Finding a better way to earn
money.
13. A) Preparing for his final exams. C) Working part time as a
waiter.
B) Negotiating with his boss for a raise.
the woman with her courses.
14. A) Finish her term paper.
Spanish.
B) Save enough money.
permission.
15. A) He has rich sailing experience.
eager to go to Spain.
C) He is also
D) Ask her parent 's
C) Learn a little bit of
D) Helping
C) Saving enough


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B) He speaks Spanish fluently. D) He is easy to get along with.
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 mast 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 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard.
16. A) She went to the same university as her mother.
B) She worked as a nurse in the First World War.
C) She won the Nobel Prize two times.
D) She was also a Nobel Prize winner.
17. A) She fought bravely in a series of military operations.
B) She developed X-ray facilities for military hospitals.
C) She helped to set up several military hospitals.
D) She made donations to save wounded soldiers.


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18. A) Both died of blood cancer.
medals.
B) Both fought in World War I.
assistants.
C) Both won military
D) Both married their
Questions 19 to 21 are based on the passage you have just heard.
19. A) They were the first settlers in Europe.
B) They were the conquerors of Norway.
C) They discovered Iceland in the ninth century.
D) They settled on a small island north of England.
20. A) It was some five hundred miles west of Norway.
B) It was covered with green most time of the year.
C) It was the Vikings ' most important discovery.
D) It was a rocky mass of land covered with ice.
21. A) The Vikings, ocean explorations.
everyday life.
B) The making of European nations.
Arctic discoveries.
Questions 22 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard.

C) The Vikings '
D) The Europeans '

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22. A) Work hard for a better life.
future.
B) Make mistakes now and then.
day.
C) Dream about the
D) Save against a rainy
23. A) Teach foreign languages for the rest of his life.
B) Change what he has for his past imaginary world.
C) Exchange his two-story house for a beach cottage.
D) Dwell on the dreams he had dreamed when young.
24. A) Criminal law. C) Oriental architecture.
B) City planning. D) International business.
25. A) Dream and make plans. C) Be content with what you have.
B) Take things easy in life, D) Enjoy whatever you are doing.
Part IIIReading Comprehension (40 minutes)
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.


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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.
Questions 26 to 35 are based on the following passage.
Technological changes brought dramatic new options to Americans
living in the 1990s. During this decade new forms of entertainment,
commerce, research, and communication became commonplacein the
U. S. The driving force behind much of this change was a (n) 26
popularly known as the Internet.
The Internet was developed during the 1970s by the Department of
Defense. In the case of an attack, military advisers suggested the 27 of
being able to operate one computer from another terminal. In the early
days, the Internet was used mainly by scientists to communicate with
other scientists. The Internet 28 under government control until 1984.
One early problem faced by Internet users was speed. Phone lines
could only transmit information at a 29 rate. The development of fiber-
optic （ 光纤 ）cables allowed for billions
of bits of information to be received every minute. Companies like Intel
developed faster microprocessors, so personal computers could process


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the 30 signals at a more rapid rate.
In the early 1990s, the World Wide Web was developed, in large
part, for 31 purposes. Corporations created home pages where they
could place text and graphics to sell products. Soon airline tickets, hotel
32 , and even cars and homes could be purchased online. Universities
33 research data on the Internet, so students could find 34
information without leaving their dormitories. Companies


2017年12月英语四级真题和答案解析
soon discovered that work could be done at home and 35 on li ne, so a
whole new class of telecommuters bega n to earn a
livi ng from home offices un shave n and weari ng pajamas ( 睡衣).
A) adva ntage
B) commercial
C) con servati on
D) equipped
E) incoming
F) inno vati on
G) limited


I) maintained
J) occupati ons
K) posted
L) rema ined
M) reservati ons
N) submitted
O) valuable
H) local
Secti on B
Directions: In this section, you are going to read a passage
with ten stateme nts attached to it. Each stateme nt contains in formati
on give n in one of the paragraphs. Ide ntify the paragraph from which
the information is derived. Youmaychoose
a paragraph more tha n on ce. Each paragraph is marked with a letter.
An swer the questio ns by marki ng the corresp onding letter on An swer
Sheet 2.
The Health Benefits of Kn itt ing
A) About 15 years ago, I was invited to join a knitting
I agreed to give it a try.
group.


2017 年 12 月英语四级真题和答案解析
B) My mother had taught me to knit at 15, and I knitted in class
throughout college and for a few years thereafter. Then decades passed
without my touching a knitting needle. But within two Mondays in the
group, I was hooked, not only on knitting but also on crocheting ( 钩织 ),
and I was on my way to
becoming a highly productive crafter.
C) I 've made countless baby blankets, sweaters, scarves, hats,
caps for newborns. I take a knitting project with me everywhere,
especially when I have to sit still and listen. As I discovered in college,
when my hands are busy, my mind stays focused on the here and now.
D) It seems, too, that I 'm part of a national renewal of
interest in needle and other handicrafts ( 手工艺 ).The Craft Yam Council
reports that a third of women ages 25-35 now knit or crochet. Even men
and schoolchildren are swelling the ranks, among them my Mend's three
small grandsons. Last April, the council created a Stitch Away Stress ”
campaign in honor of National Stress Awareness Month. Dr. Herbert
Benson, a pioneer in mind/body medicine and author of The Relaxation
Response, says that the repetitive action of needlework can induce a
relaxed state like that associated with meditation ( yoga. Once you get
beyond the initial learning curve, knitting and crocheting can
lower heart rate and blood pressure.

沉思 ) and

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E） But unlike meditation, craft activities result in tangible and often
useful products that can enhance self-esteem. I keep photos of my
singular accomplishments on my cellphone to boost my spirits when
needed.
F） Since the
1990s, the council has surveyed hundreds of thousands of knitters and
crocheters, whoroutinely list stress relief and creative fulfillment as the
activities ' main
benefits. Among them is the father of a prematurely born daughter who
reported that during the baby's five weeks in the intensive care unit,
“learni ng how to knit infant hats gave
me a sense of purpose during a time that I felt very helpless. It 's a
hobby that I 've stuck with, and it continues to help mecope with stress at
work, provide a sense of order in hectic （忙乱的） days, and allow my
brain time t
G）
（ 纺纱） company Red Heart
o solve problems. ”
A recent email from the yam
titled “Health Benefits of Crocheting and Knitting ” prompted me to
explore what else might be known about the health value of activities like
knitting. My research revealed that the


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rewards go well beyond replacing stress and anxiety with the satisfaction
of creation.
H） For example, Karen Hayes, a
life coach in Toronto, conducts knitting therapy programs, including Knit
to Quit to help smokers give up the habit, and Knit to Heal for people
coping with health crises, like a cancer diagnosis or serious illness of a
family member. Schools and prisons with craft programs report that they
have a calming effect and enhance social skills. And having to follow
instructions on complex craft pr ojects can improve children 's math
skills.
I） Somepeople find that craftwork helps them control their weight.
Just as it 's challenging to smokewhile knitting, when hands are holding
needles and hooks, there 's less snacking and mindless eating out of
boredom.
J） I ' ve found that my handiwork with yam has helped my arthritic
（ 患关节炎的 ）fingers remain more dexterous （ 灵巧的 ） as I age. A
woman encouraged to try knitting and crocheting after developing an
autoimmune disease that caused a lot of hand pain reported on the Craft
YamCouncil site that her hands are now less stiff and painful.
K） A 2009 University of British Columbia study of 38 women with an


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eating disorder who were taught to knit found that learning the craft led to
significant improvements. Seventy-four percent of the women said the
activity lessened their fears and kept them from thinking about their
problem.
L） Betsan Corkhill, a wellness coach in Bath, England, and author
of the book Knit for Health & Wellness, established a website, Stitchlinks,
to explore the value of what she calls therapeutic knitting. Among her
respondents, 54 percent of those who were clinically depressed said that
knitting made them feel happy or very happy. In a study of 60 self-
selected people with persistent pain, Ms. Corkhill and colleagues reported
that knitting enabled them to redirect their focus, reducing their
awareness of pain. She suggested that the brain can process just so
much at once, and that activities like knitting and crocheting makeit
harder for the brain to register pain signals. Perhaps most exciting is
research that suggests that crafts like knitting and crocheting may help to
keep off a decline in brain function with age. In a 2011 study, researchers
led by Dr. Yonas Geda at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester interviewed a
random （随机的） sample of 1,321 people ages 70-89, most of
whomwere cognitively （ 在认知方面 ） normal,
about the cognitive activities they engaged in late in life. The study,
published in the Journal of Neuropsychiatry & Clinical Neurosciences,
found that those who engaged in crafts like knitting and crocheting had a


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diminished chance of developing mild cognitive disorder and memory
loss.
M) Although it is possible that only people who are cognitively
healthy would pursue such activities, those who read newspapers or
magazines or played music did not show similar benefits. The
researchers speculate that craft activities promote the development of
nerve pathways in the brain that help to maintain cognitive health.
N) In support of that suggestion, a 2014 study by Denise C. Park of
the University of Texas at Dallas and colleagues demonstrated that
learning to knit or do digital photography enhanced memoryfunction in
older adults. Those who engaged in activities that were not intellectually
challenging, either in a social group or alone, did not show such
improvements.
O) Given that sustained social contacts have been shown to support
health and a long life, those wishing to maximize the health value of crafts
might consider joining a group of like-minded folks.
I for one try not to miss a single weekly meeting of my knitting group.
36. When the author was a college student, she found that knitting
helped her concentrate.
37. Knitting can help people stay away from tobacco.


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38. Even men and children are now joining the army of knitters.
39. Being a memberof a crafts group enhances one's health and
prolongs one 's life.
40. Knitting diverts people 's attention from their pain.
41. The author learnt to knit as a teenager, but it was not until she
was much older that she became keenly interested.
42. Whenpeople are knitting, they tend to eat fewer snacks.
43. Survey findings show that knitting can help people relieve stress.
44. According to a study, knitters and crocheters are less likely to
suffer mild cognitive damage.
45. The products of knitting can increase one 's sense of self-
respect.
Section C
Directions: There are 2 passages in this section. Each passage is
followed by somequestions 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.


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Passage One
Questions 46 to 50 are based on the following passage.
Nobody really knows how big Lagos is. What's indisputable is that it
's growing very quickly. Between now and 2050, the urban population of
Africa could triple. Yet cities in sub-Saharan Africa are not getting richer
the way cities in the rest of the world have. Most urban Africans live in
slums ( 贫
民窟 ); migrants are often not much better off than they were in the
countryside. Why?
The immediate problem is poverty. Most of Africa is urbanising at a
lower level of income than other regions of the world did. That means
there 's little money around for
investment that would makecities liveable and more productive. Without
upgrades and new capacity, bridges, roads and power systems are
unable to cope with expanding populations. With the exception of South
Africa, the only light rail metro system in sub-Saharan Africa is in Addis
Ababa, Ethiopia. Traffic jam leads to expense and unpredictability, things
that keep investors away.
In other parts of the world, increasing agricultural productivity and
industrialization went together. More productive farmers meant there was
a surplus that could feed cities; in turn, that created a pool of labour for


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factories. But African cities are different. They are too often built around
consuming natural resources. Government is concentrated in capitals, so
is the money. Most urban Africans work for a small minority of the rich,
who tend to be involved in either cronyish （ 有裙带关系的 ）businesses
or politics. Since African agriculture is still broadly unproductive, food is
imported, consuming a portion of revenue.
So what can be done? Though African countries are poor, not all
African cities are. In Lagos, foreign oil workers can pay as much as
$$65,000 per year in rent for a modest apartment in a safe part of town. If
that income were better taxed, it might provide the revenue for better
infrastructure. If city leaders were more accountable to their residents,
they might favour projects designed to help them more. Yet even as new
roads are built, new people arrive. When a city 's population grows by
5% a year, it is difficult to keep up.
46. What do we learn from the passage about cities in sub- Saharan
Africa?
A) They have more slums than other cities in the world.
B) They are growing fast without becoming richer.
C) They are as modernised as many cities elsewhere.
D) They attract migrants who want to be better off.


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47. What does the author imply about urbanisation in other parts of
the world?
A) It benefited from the contribution of immigrants.
B) It started when people 's income was relatively high.
C) It benefited from the accelerated rise in productivity.
D) It started with the improvement of people 's livelihood.
48. Why is sub-Saharan Africa unappealing to investors?
A) It lacks adequate transport facilities.
B) The living expenses there are too high.
C) It is on the whole too densely populated.
D) The local governments are corrupted.
49. In what way does the author say African cities are different?
A) They have attracted huge numbers of farm labourers.
B) They still rely heavily on agricultural productivity.
C) They have developed at the expense of nature.
D) They depend far more on foreign investment.
50. What might be a solution to the problems facing African cities?


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A) Lowering of apartment rent. C) More rational overall planning.
B) Better education for residents. D) A more responsible
government.
Passage Two
Questions 51 to 55 are based on the following passage.
For the past several decades, it seems there 's been a
general consensus on howto get ahead in America: Get a college
education, find a reliable job, and buy your own home. But do Americans
still believe in that path, and if they do, is it attainable?
The most recent National Journal poll asked respondents about the
American dream, what it takes to achieve their goals, and whether or not
they felt a significant amount of control over their ability to be successful.
Overwhelmingly, the results show that today, the idea of the American
dream —and
what it takes to achieve it —looks quite different than it did in the late 20th
century.
By and large, people felt that their actions and hard work— not
outside forces —were the deciding factor in howtheir lives turned out. But
respondents had decidedly mixed feelings about what actions make for a
better life in the current economy.


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In the last seven years, Americans have grown more pessimistic
about the power of education to lead to success. Even though they see
going to college as a fairly achievable goal, a majority — 52 percent —
think that young people do not need a four-year college education in
order to be successful.
Miguel Maeda, 42, who has a master 's degree and works in public
health, was the first in his family to go to college, which has allowed him
to achieve a sense of financial stability his parents and grandparents
never did.
While some, like Maeda, emphasized the value of the degree rather
than the education itself, others still see college as a way to gain new
perspectives and life experiences.
Sixty-year-old Will Fendley, who had a successful career in the
military and never earned a college degree, thinks “personal drive ” is
far more important than just going to college. To Fendley, a sense of
drive and purpose, as well as an effective high-school education, and
basic life skills, like balancing a checkbook, are the necessary ingredients
for a successful life in America.
51. It used to be commonly acknowledged that to succeed in
America, one had to have ____ .
A) an advanced academic degree C) a firm belief in their dream


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B) an ambition to get ahead
purpose
D) a sense of drive and
52. What is the finding of the latest National Journal poll concerning
the American dream?
A) More and more Americans are finding it hard to realize.
B) It remains alive amongthe majority of American people.
C) Americans ' idea of it has changed over the past few decades.
D) An increasing number of young Americans are abandoning it.
53. What do Americans now think of the role of college education in
achieving success?
A) It still remains open to debate.
B) It has proved to be beyond doubt.
C) It is no longer as important as it used to be.
D) It is much better understood now than ever.
54. How do some people view college education these days?
A) It promotes gender equality. C) It adds to cultural diversity.
B) It needs to be strengthened. D)
minds.
It helps broaden their


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55. What is one factor essential to success in America, according to
Will Fendley?
A) A desire to learn and to adapt. C) A willingness to commit oneself.
B) A strong sense of responsibility.
high motivation.
D) A clear aim and
Part IV Translation (30 minutes)
Directions: For this part, you are allowed SO minutes to translate a
passage from Chinese into English. You should write your answer on
Answer Sheet 2.
xx位于xx，距xx120公里。xx是xx的一部分，xx不仅分隔xx 与
xx，也分隔xx与xx。与从前人们常去xx的xx不同，xx过去很 少有人光
临，因为 xx 的道路极其危险。然而，希望 xx 的人却经常 xx，因为山上
生长着许多药草，特别是一些稀有的药草。自上世纪 90 年代安装缆车以
来，参观人数大大增加。


2017 年 12 月英语四级真题和答案解析
2017年 12 月大学英语四级考试真题答案与详解
(第 2套)
Part I Writing
审题思路
此次话题 xx 关系贴近学生生活，因此写起来并不难。简单开篇 之
后，考生应该将重点放在第二段， 给出处理好 xx 关系的一些建议。
当然，这个话题还可以从不同的角度入手，比如老师应如何做，或者 xx
共同努力，等等。考生应结合自己的实际情况，从自己最擅长的 角度
写，这样容易做到言之有物。 本文仅从学生角度给出了三条处理 好 xx
关系的建议。
写作提纲
一、引出话题： 从学生角度分享几条建立良好师生关系的建议 (share
some tips, from students ' perspective)
二、具体建议
1. 留下良好的第一印象 (leave a good first impression)
2. 努力学习，课上积极表现 (study hard and be active in class)
3. 课下经常与老师交流 (keep contact with your teacher after class)


2017年12月英语四级真题和答案解析
三、得出结论：做到学业成绩良好、课上与老师配合或者与老师成为
朋友，师生关系就不会复杂(never complex)
xx点评
咼分范文
Teacher-stude nt Relatio nship Is Never Complex
① The relati on ship betwee n teachers and stude nts
has bee n hotly discussed in recent years in China for more
and more attention has been paid to education. ② Today I
would like to share some tips on how to get along well with
teachers from stude nts perspective.
③ First and foremost, leave a good first impression on
your teacher. ④ As the saying goes, well begun is half done.
your name among your fellow students.⑤ Secon dly, study
hard and be active in class. A stude nt who loves study can
definitely impress teachers deeply.⑥ Fin ally, keep con tact
with your teacher after class so that you could make friends
with each other.
精彩点评
① 开门见山，描述现象：师生关
系成为近几年热门话题。
② 切入主题：从学生角度给出自
己的建议。③⑤⑥用 First and
foremost > Secon dly 禾口 Fin ally
具 体列举建立良好师生关系的建
议，层次分明。
④引用谚语，给文章增加文米。
并不复杂。
加分亮点
attention...paid to sth.注意、 ..
(被动用法
)
A good first impressi on is importa nt for teachers to remember
⑦总结全文，给出结论：师生关 系
⑦ To con clude, teacher- stude nt relati on ship is n ever
Well begun is half done.良好的 开
端是成功的一半。
complex if you could have an excellent academic performa
... 印象深刻
nee, be cooperative in class or make friends with your teacher.
impress使

academic performanee 学业表 现
全文翻译
师生关系并不复杂
由于人们对教育越来越关注，师生关系近几年在 xx引起热议
今天，我想从学生角度分享几条关于如何与老师和睦相处的建议。
首先，给老师留下良好的第一印象。常言道：良好的开端是成功 的一
半。良好的第一印象对于让老师从你的众多同学中记住你非常重 要。
第二，努力学习，在课堂上积极表现。一个热爱学习的学生一定


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会让老师印象深刻。最后，课下经常与老师沟通，这样你们就会成为
朋友。
总结而言，如果你学业表现良好、课上积极配合或与老师成为朋
友，那么师生关系就绝对不会复杂。
拓展空间
主题词汇
advisor 导师
motivate使有动机；激发 ... 的积极性
discourage 使 .... 沮丧
be strict with sb.对某人严格要求
gain收获，获得
exam in ati on- orie nted 应试的 evaluation评
价，评估

句式拓展
1. A good teacher-stude nt relati on ship is + adj.
for the stude nt to …
良好的师生关系对学生……是……的。
2. The student may become lazy and stop work
ing hard if teacher...
如果老师……，学生可能会变得懒惰， 不再
Part II Liste ning Comprehe nsion
Secti on A
News Report One
A NewJersey black bear that walks upright on its two back legs and
has become a social media darl ing has re-emerged and has bee n
captured on video mon ths after its last sighti ng. The bear n amed
Pedals was spotted in the tow n of Oak Ridge. In a video posted to
Facebook featuring the bear, it appeared to be
in relatively good health and was moving quickly. (1) Pedals apparently
has an injured leg or paw that doesn' t allow it to


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walk comfortably on all fours according to experts. Lawrence Hajna,
spokesman for the state Department of Environmental Protection, said
officials expect the bear to make it through next winter. (2) The bear first
gained fame after it was spotted wandering around neighborhoods and
was caught on videos that were posted on social media and shown on
national television.
Last year, supporters pushed for Pedals to be movedto a shelter, but New
Jersey officials have said they won
to be captured and transferred to the facility.
't allow the bear
“The bear would
do better in its natural habitat and the agency would step in if its condition
deteriorated, ” they said.
Questions 1 and 2 are based on the news report you have just heard.
未听先知 预览两道题各选项，主语多为 It ，结合第 1 题选项中 出现
的 its audience 、catch people 's attention 和 limbs 可知， It 指某个动
物，因此本篇新闻内容与动物有关；再结合第 2 题选项 中出现的
spotted 、television 、videos 和 social media 等词可知， 该动物因某种
原因引起了媒体关注。
1. What is the probable reason the bear walks upright on its back
legs?
D)。详解新闻中提到，根据专家的说法，Pedals明显有一条腿 或者


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爪子受伤， 这导致它无法舒服地四肢着地行走， 因此答案为 D)。
2. How is the bear first known to the public?
C)。详解 新闻中提到，这头熊首次出名是因为它在居民区附近 闲逛
被人发现并且拍了视频上传到社交网站上， 又在国家电视台播出。 因此
答案为 C)。
News Report Two
It 's not your imagination. Traffic in the US is actually getting worse.
(3) Americans drove more miles last year than any other year on record.
The US Department of Transportation says Americans drove nearly 3,150
billion miles last year. That 's about the same distance as 337 round trips
from Earth to Pluto. The previous record was 3,003 billion miles in 2007,
before the economic recession and high gas prices. The traffic increase
comesat the sametime as gas prices drop significantly. The current
average gas price in the US is $$ 1. 71 per gallon. A year ago it was $$ 2.
31 per gallon and was often much higher in recent years. (4) A
transportation expert told the reporter that job growth likely plays a part as
well, along with some people driving longer distances to and from work.
And so all this means moretraffic jams on the road. The Texas A&M
Travel
Institute found that rush-hour travellers spent an extra 42


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hours on the road last year because of travel delays. Now, that is
depressing.
Questions 3 and 4 are based on the news report you have just heard.
未听先知 预览两道题各选项，由选项中出现的 distance travelled 、
road accidents 、gas、consumption 和 traffic 等词可 知，本篇新闻与交
通有关， 可能涉及行车里程、交通状况和耗油量等 方面。
3. What new record did the American drivers set last year?
A) 。详解 新闻开头部分提到， xx 人去年的行车里程比以往有 记录
的任何一年都要多。因此答案为 A)。
4. What is depressing according to the speaker?
D) 。详解 新闻中提到，一位交通专家告诉记者说，工作数量的 增长
加上人们通勤距离的加长意味着路上会有更多的拥堵， 德克萨斯 州的
A&M交通协会发现，去年xx时期由于交通延误，人们在路上要 多花 42
个小时的时间，而这令人很沮丧。因此答案为 D)。
News Report Three
(5) A 16-year-old asked a stranger at a grocery store to buy him and
his mother some food in exchange for carrying the man's groceries to his
ca r. What happened next will pull at
your heartstrings. (6) A wonderful bond formed between the two, and


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within a couple of weeks, the stranger, namedWhite, helped raise
$$ 190,000 on a website to support the Memphis teenager and his disabled
mother. “WhenChauncy approached me, it just pulled at my heart, ”
White said. “Here comes Chauncy, just
tiying to get food for him and his mom off the grace of other people.
WhenI looked at him and saw what he was doing and what he was asking
for, I said he was my hero. ” (7) “Chauncy is
a top student who is doing his best to make it in a world with no
moneyand veiy few resources, ” White explained on the crowd funding
site. He wants to work and help his mother financially. “It 's so rare that
we get an opportunity to affe ct so much
change on one life, ” White wrote. “I cannot thank you enough for
caring about Chauncy. This is his big chance, and you
making it possible. ”
Questions 5 to 7 are based on the news report you have just heard.
're
未听先知预览三道题各选项，主语均为 He,由此可知，本篇新 闻与某
位男士有关。结合第 5 题各选项语意以及反复出现的 stranger 可知,此题
考查某男士所做的与一个陌生人有关的行为动作； 第 6 题 选项中反复出
现了 him，而且通过语义可知him与主语He为不同的 两个人,故此题考
查其中一位男士为另一位男士做了什么； 第 7题各 选项均是对某男士的


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描述,故此题考查有关此男士的细节信息。
5. What did the teenager Chauncy do at the grocery store to get
some food?
B） 。详解 新闻开头提到，一个16岁的孩子在一家杂货店里请求 一
个陌生人给他和他的妈妈买一些食物, 而作为交换, 他会把这个陌 生人的
xx 从杂货店搬运到他的车里。因此答案为 B）。
6. What did the stranger do for Chauncy?
C） 。详解 新闻中提到，两个人之间产生了奇妙的联系，而且在 几
个星期的时间里，这个名为 White的陌生人在一个网站上筹集了 19 万美
元钱款用来帮助这个孟菲斯市的少年和他的残疾母亲。因此 答案为 C）。
7. What do we learn about Chauncy?
B）。控详解新闻中提到，White在众筹网站上写道：“ Chauncy 是
一个优等生, 他一直尽自己最大的努力在没有钱和几乎没有资源的 情况下
取得成功。”因此答案为 B）。
Section B
Conversation One
M: (8) That was my last economics lecture of the week. And here is
the weekend again.


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W: What are you up to tonight? I was just wondering if we could try
out the new restaurant on Charles Street, then go on to Queen Victoria for
a drink.
M: Sorry, (9) I am heading home this weekend for my brother 's 18th
birthday.
W: Oh, that 's great.
M: All my relatives are gonna be there, as well as my brother 's
horrible friends of course. (10) Listen, why don't you come along? Mom
would be absolutely delighted to see you again. She is always asking
after you.
W: Yes, I 'd love to see her too.
M: So please, do come. It would be great. Besides, with Jonathan 's
wild gam e to contain with, I would really welcome an ally.
W: That sounds tempting. But I won't be ready till 5: 00,
as I 've got my statistics seminar now. What time are you heading off?
M: Well, I was going to leave right away. However, I can hang around
for you if you like. It just means that I
to change my ticket.
W: But would that be too much trouble for you?

'll need

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M: No, not at all. (11- 1) I 'll go to the station first, and see if I can get
tickets for us on the 6:30 train. Then, you can drive me there. I ' ll text
you when it 's done.
' s okay? I W: Brilliant. Are you absolutely positive it
wouldn't want to impose.
M: Don't worry. You are most welcome to join our party. And as I
always say, the more, the merrier.
W: Look, I'd better go, or I'll be late. (11 -2) So I'll meet you down at
the station around 6:00?
M: Fine, see you later.
Questions 8 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just
heard.
未听先知 预览四道题各选项， 第 8题、第9题和第 10题各选项 均
为动词短语，因此这三题考查某人的行为动作。其中，第 8 题各选 项均为
过去完成时动词， 因此考查某人已经发生的行为动作； 第 9 题 和第 10
题各选项均为现在时，且多次出现 his ，因此可大胆推测， 这两题考查男
士现在或将来的行为动作；第 11 题各选项均与交通工 具有关，因此考查
某人的出行方式。
8. What has the man just done?


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A） 。详解 对话开头，男士说刚才是他本周最后一次经济学讲座。
可知男士刚刚参加过一场经济学讲座，答案为 A）。
9. What is the man going to do this weekend?
C） 。详解 对话中，男士拒绝了女士的提议，说这周末是他弟弟 的
18 岁生日，因此要回家，故答案为 C） 。
10. What does the man ask the woman to do?
D）。详解 对话中，男士问女士要不要一起来
（
参加他弟弟的生日
宴会） ，并且说自己的母亲见到她一定会很开心。因此答案为 D）。
11. How would they go to the man 's home?
B）。详解 对话中，男士在邀请到女士去自己家之后说，要先去 车
站看看能否买到 6 点半的火车票。对话最后女士征求男士的意见 6 点左右
在车站会合，男士表示同意，因此答案为 B）。
Conversation Two
M: Hi, Jane. How is everything going?
W: So far so good. I ' ve just finished my last exam.
M: Good, the term is coming to an end. (12) Do you think we should
take a holiday overseas to relax and have fun? (13) I 've saved my tips
for my waiter job these past few months and I should have enough by


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July.
W: Yes, that ' s a wonderful idea. (14) I 've got a little
put-aside for a rainy day, but I might need to earn a little more before we
go. By the way, what
restaurant?
M: Well, it ' s really tough, as working a ten -hour shift
's it like working in a
is like hell. I amnot sure if it 'll suit you, but it 's pretty cool if your bosses
are right. Do you think we should invite some others to come along?
W: Yes. We could ask Tomand Tracy if they are interested. I haven '
t been abroad for a long while. And it would be great
to go somewhereby the sea. I can't wait. (15) And, if Tomgoes, we could
go sailing. He has a lot of experience with boats. And it 'll work out a lot
cheaper to hire one if there 's more of us to share the cost.
M: So, that ' s a plan. We w ill save as much as we can and go
sailing next July. Let 's say Spain, or anywhere cheap we'll find.
W: OK. But, first we ' d better contact Tom and Tracy and see if they
are up for it. If not, it will be better to join board.
Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just
heard.


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未听先知 预览四道题各选项， 由选项中的 exam、courses 和 term
paper 可知，对话与学生有关；再根据选项中的 vacation abroad 、
money、 Working part time 和 sailing 等词可推测，对话内容涉及
出国度假、挣钱、兼职工作等方面内容。其中，第 15 题各选项主语 均为
He,考查某男士的细节信息。
12. What does the maxi think of doing?
A）。详解 对话中，男士提到学期要结束了，问女士是否认为他 们应
该去国外度假、休息放松一下。因此 答案为 A）。
13. What has the man been doing for the past few months?
C）。详解 对话中男士提到，在过去的几个月里他已经攒下了做 服
务生挣得的小费。因此答案为 C）。
14. What does the woman say she needs to do before departure?
B）。详解对话中，女士提到自己有一点储蓄以备不时之需，但 在出
发前可能还需要多挣一些。因此答案为 B）。
15. Why does the woman want to invite Tom?
A）。详解 对话中，男士问女士是否应该再叫几个人一起去，女 士回
答说可以问问Tom和Tracy，并且提到如果Tom去，他们就可以 进行帆
船运动，Tom有很多船上的经验。因此答案为 A）。