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1、2018年6月大学英语四级考试真题（第一套）含听力原文2018年6月大学英语四级真题（第1套)Part I Writing （30 minutes）Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30minutes to write a short essay on the importance of reading ability and how to develop it. You should write at least 120 words but no more than180 words.Part II Listening Comprehens

2、ion(25 minutes)答案已标红Section ADirections: 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

3、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) The return of a bottled message to its owners daughter.B) A New Hampshire mans joke with friends on his

4、 wife.C) A fathers message for his daughter.D) The history of a century-old motel.2.A) She wanted to show gratitude for his kindness.B) She wanted to honor her fathers promise.C) She had been asked by her father to do so.D) She was excited to see her fathers handwriting.原文及解析：News Report One（1）A mes

5、sage in a bottle sent out to sea by a New Hampshire man more than five decades ago was found 1,500 milesaway and has been returned to his daughter. The long-lost message was discovered by Clint Buffington of Utah while hewas vacationing. Buffington says he found a soda bottle half buried in the sand

6、 that “looked like it had been there since thebeginning of time.”The note inside the bottle said, “Return to 419 Ocean Street and receive a reward of $150 from Richard and Tina Pierce,owners of the Beachcomber Motel.”The motel was owned by the parents of Paula Pierce in 1960. Her father had written

7、the notes as a joke and had thrownit into the Atlantic Ocean. Buffington flew to New Hampshire to deliver that message to Pola Pierce. (2)She held up to herfathers promise, giving Buffington that reward. But the biggest reward is the message in a bottle finding its way back home.Questions 1 and 2 ar

8、e based on the news report you have just heard.未听先知：预览两道题个选项，由return、bottled message 和history 等词可以初步判断，该新闻与归还漂流瓶里的便条有关。第1 题各选项均为概括性比较强的名词短语，可能考查新闻的主旨；第2 题各选项的主语均为She，结合wanted to、asked by her father to do so 可推测，此题考查女士做某事的原因。1. What is the news report mainly about?答案：A详解：新闻开篇指出，新罕布什尔州的一位先生把一个装有便条的瓶子扔

9、到海里，五十年后被人在1,500 英里外的海滩捡到并归还给这位先生的女儿。由此可知，新闻的主要内容是漂流瓶中的便条归还主人女儿，答案为A。2.Why did Paula Pierce give Clint Buffington the reward?答案：B详解：新闻中提到，Buffington 飞往新罕布什尔州，将便条给了Paula Pierce. Paula Pierce 遵守父亲的承诺，给予Buffington 便条中所说的150 美元的奖励。由此可知，Paula Pierce 给Buffington 奖励就是为了遵守父亲当年的承诺，答案为BQuestions 3 and 4 are b

10、ased on the news report you have just heard.3.A) People were concerned about the number of bees.B) Several cases of Zika disease had been identified.C) Two million bees were infected with disease.D) Zika virus had destroyed some bee farms.4.A) It apologized to its customers.B) It was forced to kill

11、its bees.C) It lost a huge stock of bees.D) It lost 2.5 million dollars.原文及解析：News Report TwoMillions of bees have died in South Carolina during aerial insect spraying operations that were carried out to combatthe Zika virus. （3）The insects spraying over the weekend left more than 2 million bees dea

12、d on the spot in DorchesterCounty, South Carolina, where four travel-related cases of Zika disease have been confirmed in the area. (4)Most of thedeaths came from Flower Town Bee farm, a company in Somerville that sells bees and honey products. Juanita Stanley whoowns the company said the farm “look

13、s like its been destroyed.” The farm lost about 2.5 million bees. Dorchester Countyofficials apologized for the accidental mass killing of bees. Dorchester County is aware that some beekeepers in the areathat was sprayed on Sunday lost their bee colonies. County manager Jason Ward said in a statemen

14、t. “Im not pleased thatso many bees were killed.”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，由选项中反复出现的bees、disease、lost 等词可推测，新闻内容与蜜蜂的遭遇有关。3.Why were spraying operations carried out in Dorchester County?答案：B详解：新闻开头提到，在进行针对寨卡病毒的空中昆虫喷洒操作期间，南卡罗来纳州多彻斯特县200 多万只蜜蜂因此死亡，

15、该地区已确认了四例寨卡病毒病，由此可知，空中喷洒的原因是该地区已经确认了多例寨卡病毒，答案为B。4.What does the news report say about Flowertown Bee Farm?答案：C详解：新闻中提到，大部分死亡的蜜蜂来自一个叫作Flowertown 的养蜂场，死亡蜜蜂约250 万只。因此答案为C。Questions 5 to 7 are based on the news report you have just heard.5.A) It stayed in the air for about two hours.B) It took off and l

16、anded on a football field.C) It proved to be of high commercial value.D) It made a series of sharp turns in the sky.6.A) Engineering problems.B) The air pollution it produced.C) Inadequate funding.D) The opposition from the military.7.A) It uses the latest aviation technology.B) It flies faster than

17、 a commercial jet.C) It is a safer means of transportation.D) It is more environmentally friendly.原文及解析：News Report ThreeThe worlds largest aircraft has taken to the skies for the first time. (5)The Air lander 10 spent nearly two hours in theair, having taken off from Coddington Airfield in Bedfords

18、hire. During its flight, it reached 3,000 feet and performed aseries of gentle turns all over a safe area. The aircraft is massiveas long as a football field and as tall as six double deckerbuses and capable of flying for up to five days. (6)It was first developed for the US government as a long-ran

19、ge spy aircraft,but was abandoned following budget cutbacks. (7)The aircraft cost 25 million pounds and can carry heavier loads than hugejet planes while also producing less noise and emitting less pollution. The makers believe its the future of aircraft and oneday well be using them to go places. B

20、ut theres still a long way to go. The Air lander will need to have 200 hours flyingtime before being allowed to fly by the aviation administration. If it passes though, we can hope well all get some extralegroom.Questions 5 and 7 are based on the news report you have just heard.未听先知：预览三道题各选项，由stayed

21、 in the air、took off、landed 和aviation technology 等词可以推测，新闻内容与飞机有关。第5 题各选项主语均为It，结合新闻主题可知，It 指飞机，听音时留意对飞机的描述；结合第6 题和第7 题各选项语义可推测，两题分别考查该飞机的问题和优点，听音时应注意捕捉。5.What do we learn about the first flight of the Airlander 10?答案：A详解：新闻开头指出，世界上最大的飞机Airalnder 10 第一次升空。该飞机在英国贝德福德郡的科丁顿机场起飞，飞行了将近两个小时。因此答案为A。6. What

22、 cause the US government to abandon the Airlander 10 as a spy aircraft?答案：C详解：新闻中提到，Airlander 10 最初是作为远程间谍飞机位美国政府开发的，但（政府）预算削减后就被放弃了。由此可知，美国政府放弃Airlander 10 的原因是资金不足，答案为C。7. What is the advantage of the Airlander 10 over huge jet planes?答案：D详解：新闻中提到，Airlander 10 耗资2,500 万英镑，比大型喷气飞机载重大，然而它的噪音却更小，污染也更

23、少。由此可知，Airlander 10 为更加环保型的飞机，答案为D。Section BDirections: 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 bespoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer fr

24、om the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1with a single line through the centre.Questions 8 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.8.A) It seems a depressing topic.B) It sounds quite alarming.C) It has little impact on our dail

25、y life.D) It is getting more serious these days.9.A) The man doesnt understand Spanish.B) The woman doesnt really like dancing.C) They dont want something too noisy.D) They cant make it to the theatre in time.10.A) It would be more fun without Mr. Whitehead hosting.B) It has too many acts to hold th

26、e audiences attention.C) It is the most amusing show he has ever watched.D) It is a show inappropriate for a night of charity.11.A) Watch a comedy.B) Go and see the dance.C) Book the tickets online.D) See a film with the man.原文与解析：Conversation OneM: Do you feel like going out tonight？W:Yeah，why not?

27、 We havent been out for ages, Whats on?M: Well, theres a film about climate change. Does it sound good to you?W: Oh, not really. It doesnt really appeal to me. Whats it about? Just climate change?M: I think its about how climate change affects everyday life. I wonder how they make it entertaining.W:

28、 Well, (8)it sounds really awful. Its an important subject, I agree, but Im not in the mood for anything depressing. Whatelse is on?M：Theres a Spanish Dance Festival.W: Oh, I love dance. That sounds really interesting.M: Apparently, its absolutely brilliant. Lets see what it says in the paper. “Anna

29、 Gomez leads in an exciting production ofthe great Spanish love story, Garmen.”W: Ok, then. What time is it on?M: At 7:30.W: Well, thats no good. (9)We havent got enough time to get there. Is there anything else?M:Theres a comedy special on.W: Wheres it on?M: Its at the City Theater. Its a charity c

30、omedy night with lots of different acts. It looks pretty good. (10)The critic in thelocal the paper says its the funniest thing hes ever seen. It says here “Roger Whitehead is an amazing host to a night offun performances.”W: Mm Im not keen on him. Hes not very funny.M: Are you sure your fancy going

31、 out tonight? You are not very enthusiastic.W: Perhaps you are right. (11)Okay, lets go to see the dance. But tomorrow, not tonight.M: Great, Ill book the tickets online.Questions 8 and 11 are based on the news report you have just heard.未听先知：预览四道题各选项，由daily life、dancing、theatre、amusing show、comedy

32、和tickets 等词可以推测，对话为日常生活类，内容可能涉及各种娱乐活动。8. What does the woman think of climate chande?答案：A详解：对话开头，男士说有一场关于气候变化的电影，问女士要不要去看，女士说气候变化是个重要的话题，但是她没有心情看令人沮丧的内容，即女士认为气候变化是一个令人沮丧的话题，答案为A。9. Why do the speakers give up going to the Spanish Dance Festival tonight?答案：D详解：对话中女士表示不喜欢有关气候变化的电影，继而追问是否还有其他娱乐项目，当男士告知

33、女士7 点半有西班牙舞蹈节表演的时候，女士表示没有足够的时间赶到那里。因此答案为D。10.What does the critic say about the comedy performed at the City Theatre?答案：C详解：对话中，男士告知女士剧院今晚喜剧特别节目，评论员在当地报纸上说这是他看过的最滑稽的表演。因此答案为C。11.What does the woman decide to do tomorrow?答案：B详解：对话末尾，女士说出自己的决定：明天晚上去看舞蹈表演。因此答案为B。Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conv

34、ersation you have just heard.12.A) Most of her schoolmates are younger than she is.B) She simply has no idea what school to transfer to.C) There are too many activities for her to cope with.D) She worries she wont fit in as a transfer student.13.A) Seek advice from senior students.B) Pick up some me

35、aningful hobbies.C) Participate in after-school activities.D) Look into what the school offers.14.A) Give her help whenever she needs it.B) Accept her as a transfer student.C) Find her accommodation on campus.D) Introduce her to her roommates.15.A) She has interests similar to Mr. Lees.B) She has be

36、come friends with Catherine.C) She has chosen the major Catherine has.D) She has just transferred to the college.原文与解析：Conversation TwoW: Good morning, Mr. Lee, May I have a minutes of your time?M: Sure, Catherine, What can I do for you?W:(12)Im quiet anxious about transferring over to our college,

37、Im afraid I wont fit in.M: dont worry, Catherine. Its completely normal for you to be nervous about transferring schools. This happens to manytransfer students.W: Yes, I know, but Im younger than most students in my year. And that worries me a lot.M: (13)Well, you may be the only younger one in your

38、 year, but, you know, we have a lot of after-school activities you canjoin in. And so, this way, you will be able to meet new friends of different age groups.W: Thats nice. I love games and hobby groups.M: Im sure you do. So youll be just fine. Dont worry so much and try to make the most of what we

39、have on offer here.Also, (14)remember that you can come to me anytime of the day if you need help.W: Thanks so much. I definitely feel better now. As a matter of fact, Ive already contacted one of the girls whod be livingin the same house with me, and she seemed really nice. I guess living on campus

40、, Ill have a chance to have a closecircle of friends, since well be living together.M: All students are very friendly with new arrivals. Let me check who would be living with you in your flat. Okay, there areHannah, Kelly, and Bree. (15)Bree is also a new student here, like you. Im sure you two will

41、 have more to share with eachother.Questions 12 and 15 are based on the news report you have just heard.未听先知：预览四道题各选项，由反复出现的transfer 和transfer student 可推测，对话内容与转学有关。结合第12题各选项语义可推测，女士为转校生，该题考查女士的情况，听音时应留意对话开头语女士相关的描述；第13 题和第14 题各选项均为动词短语结构，结合语义可推测，13 题考查女士将要做什么，14 题考查男士为女士做某事，听音时要留意捕捉相关信息；第15 题各选项主语均

42、为She，且均为现在完成时，因此考查She 已经完成的行为动作。12. Why does Catherine feel anxious?答案：D详解：对话中，男士询问女士能帮她做些什么，女士表示她担心自己作为转校生会不合群。因此答案为D。13.What does Mr. Lee encourage Catherine to do?答案：C详解：女士非常担心自己年龄小不能适应新学校的生活。男士说她可以参加学校的各种课外活动，这样就能认识不同年龄段的朋友。由此可知，男士鼓励女士参加课外活动，故答案为C。14. Whan does Mr. Lee promise to do for Catherin

43、e?答案：A详解：对话中，男士建议女士参加课外活动，并安慰女士不要太担心，尽量充分利用学校提供的一切，并告诉女士如果需哟啊帮助可以随时找他。因此答案为A。15.What do we learn about Catherines schoolmate Bree?答案：D详解：对话末尾，男士指出，Bree 和女士一样，也是新来的学生。因此答案为D。Section CDirections: In this section, you will hear three passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear three or four que

44、stions. 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.Questions 16 to 18 are based on the

45、 passage you have just heard.16.A) To investigate how being overweight impacts on health.B) To find out which physical drive is the most powerful.C) To discover what most mice like to eat.D) To determine what feelings mice have.17.A) When they are hungry.B) When they are thirsty.C) When they smell f

46、ood.D) When they want company.18.A) They search for food in groups.B) They are overweight when food is plenty.C) They prefer to be with other mice.D) They enjoy the company of other animals.原文与解析：Passage OneHave you ever felt like you would do just about anything to satisfy your hunger? A new study

47、in mice may help toexplain why hunger can feel like such a powerful motivating force. （ 16 ） In the study, researchers found that hungeroutweighed other physical drives, including fear, thirst and social needs.To determine which feeling won out, theresearchers did a series of experiments. In one exp

48、eriment, the mice were both hungry and thirsty. When given the choice ofeither eating food or drinking water, the mice went for the food, the researchers found. However, when the mice werewell-fed but thirsty, they opted to drink, according to the study. In the second experiment meant to pit the mices hungeragainst their fear, hungry mice were placed in a cage that had c