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1、2022年12月大学英语四级考试真题(第1套)Part I Writing(30 minutes)Directions: In this task, you are to write an essay on the importance of developing a healthy lifestyle among college students. You will have 30 minutesfor the task. You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.Part II Listening Comp

2、rehension(25 minutes)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 answerfrom 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) A free car show.B) A yearly concert.C) A pipe band contest.D) A sports competition.2. A) Contribute a

4、 lot to the local economy.B) Improve the image of Glasgow city.C) Enrich the local culture of Glasgow.D) Entertain people in local communities.Questions 3 and 4 are based on the news report you have just heard.3. A) Dangerous ice melts in Greenland.B) Surprising rise in global sea levels.C) Changing

5、 weather patterns in summer.D) Record growth of Greenlands ice sheets.4. A) It lasted three months.B) It began in late May.C) It ended a month earlier than before.D) It started a month earlier than usualcats, hens, rabbits, 100 birds, a multitude of plants, a flower garden, and a vegetable patch.The

6、 change was dramatic. There was a 50% drop in medical prescriptions along with a dramatic decrease in death rates一but most importantly, the residents were simply happier.Dr. Thomass approach, named the Eden Alternative, has driven nursing homes to allow a more autonomous(自主的)and creative living spac

7、e for their elderly. It erases the belief that growing old means growing useless. He encourages residents to think of their age as an enriching new phase of life rather than the end of it.Thomas, now a speaker and author of several books, also created small, independently-run residences with their o

8、wn bedrooms and bathrooms, and he has been preaching a singular message that getting old is not a bad thing.“Within six weeks, they had to send a truck around to pick up all the wheelchairs/5 Thomas told theWashington Post. You know why most people in nursing homes use wheelchairs? Because the build

9、ings are so big.”The 56-year-old doctors methods have been adopted in Australia, Japan, Canada, and America with enormous success. Last year he published Second Wind: Navigating the Passage to a Slower, Deeper, and More Connected Life, a guide on how to shift our perspectives on aging and growth.He

10、is currently traveling through North America performing with his guitar and his enthusiasm on his Age of Disruption Tour.46. What has Bill Thomas been doing for a quarter of a century?A) Transforming peoples lifestyle.B) Honoring his Harvard education.C) Changing peoples philosophy of life.D) Shifti

11、ng peoples perspective on aging.47. Why did Bill Thomas try something different in the nursing home?A) He wanted to make it more pleasant for seniors.B) He wanted to apply his Harvard training to practice.C) He felt it his duty to revolutionize its management.D) He felt disappointed working in the e

12、nvironment.48. What do we learn about Bill Thomas bringing animals and plants into the nursing home? A) He made a mess of the nursing home.B) He did something all professionals would do.C) He won instant support from the state authorities.D) He acted in violation of the state law.49. What has Bill T

13、homas been persistently advocating?A) Good health is notjust a privilege of the young.B) Nursing homes should be strictly limited in size.C) Getting old is by no means something miserable.D) Residences for seniors should be run independently.50. How is Bill Thomass new concept received?A) It is gain

14、ing ground in many countries.B) It is being heatedly debated worldwide.C) It is considered revolutionary everywhere.D) It is winning approval from the government.Passage TwoQuestions 51 to 55 are based on the following passage.Research shows that in developed countries, more affluent and educated pe

15、ople tend to consume higher quality diets一including more fruits and vegetables, fish and whole grains. On the contrary, economically disadvantaged people report diets that are nutrient-poor and energy-dense. They are less likely to have food purchasing habits that conform to public health recommenda

16、tions.These dietary differences are often accompanied by higher rates of obesity and diabetes among lower income people. This relationship between social class and diet quality and health is extensively documented. However, the research does not explain why this is the case一a question that has signi

17、ficant implications for designing effective policies and initiatives to improve diets and prevent chronic diseases.Public-health initiatives to promote healthy diets often focus on providing nutrition education and recipes(食谱).These approaches, however , often presume less food literacy (i. e. food

18、knowledge and skills) among low- income people. Are unhealthy diets really the result of poor choices, limited food skills and knowledge?Research suggests that adults in food-insecure households are just as likely as those in food-secure households to adjust recipes to make them more healthy. They a

19、re also just as proficient in food preparation andcooking skills. There is no indication that increasing food skills or budgeting skills will reduce food insecurity.Instead, disadvantaged groups are constrained by their economic, material and social circumstances. For example, low income is the stro

20、ngest predictor of food insecurity in Canada, where one in eight households experiences insufficient access to nutritious foods.Its well-established that food prices are an important determinant of food choice. Low-income households report that they find it difficult to adopt dietary guidelines beca

21、use food prices are a barrier to improving their diets.When researchers estimate the cost of diets people actually eat, higher- quality diets are typically more costly.While this may be so, it does not, in itself, prove that healthy diets are necessarily more expensive or cost prohibitive. After all

22、, not all socioeconomically disadvantaged people consume poor diets.We can easily think of a number of foods and recipes that are both inexpensive and nutritious. The internet is full of recipes for “eating well on a budget.”51. What can we learn from research on diets in developed countries?A) Diet

23、ary recommendations are not fit for underprivileged people.B) People from different social groups vary in their dietary habits.C) Peoples choice of food depends on their individual taste.D) There is no consensus on what high-quality diets are.52. What does the author say is important in formulating

24、policies to improve diets and health?A) A better understanding of the relationship between social class and health.B) A greater emphasis on studying the cause of obesity and chronic diseases.C) Prioritizing the provision of better nutrition for lower classes.D) Designing education programs and initi

25、atives on public health.53. What does research reveal about adults in food-insecure households?A) Their eating habits need to be changed.B) Their food literacy has been improving.C) They do not pay much attention to their food recipes.D) They do not lack food knowledge or budgeting skills.54. What w

26、ould help improve food security among the disadvantaged groups in Canada?A) Teaching them budgeting skills.B) Increasing their food choices.C) Enabling them to have more access to nutritious foods.D) Taking more effective measures to increase food supplies.55. What does the author suggest disadvanta

27、ged people do to improve theirhealth? A) Adopt a positive attitude towards dietary guidelines.B) Choose diets that are both healthy and affordable.C) Make sure to purchase healthy foods on the internet.D) Change their eating habits and consumption patterns.Part IVTranslation(30 minutes)Directions: F

28、or this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to translate a passagefrom Chinese into English. You should write your answer on Answer Sheet 2.在中国农历中，立秋(Start of Autumn)意味着夏天的结束和秋天的开始 o立秋带来的首先是天气的变化，气温逐渐下降。人们看到树叶开始变黄飘 落时，知道秋天已经来临，这就是所谓的“一叶知秋”。但此时酷热的天气并 未完全结束，高温通常还会持续一段时间，被称为“秋老虎”。立秋对农民意 义重大，这时各种秋季作物迅速生长、开

29、始成熟，收获的季节即将到来。Questions 5 to 7 are based on the news report you have just heard.5. A) Local policemen came across bundles of 20 notes.B) Bundles of 20 notes kept turning up.C) A villager was searching for his lost cash.D) A bundle containing thousands of pounds got stolen.6. A) They return it to the

30、 finder.B) They give it to charity.C) They place a notice in The Northern Echo.D) They hand it over to the local government.7. A) They cooperated well with the police.B) They enjoyed a fairly affluent life.C) They had a strong community spirit.D) They were puzzled by the mysterySection BDirections:

31、In this section, you will hear two long conversations. At the end of each conversation, you will hearfour 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

32、 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) Excited.B) Strange.C) Delighted.D) Indifferent.9. A) Talk about future plans with friends.B) Look back on their years at school.C) Call on their

33、 relatives and friends.D) Search for the meaning of their life.10. A) He looks forward to receiving presents from his close friends.B) He enjoys celebrating others5 birthdays rather than his own.C) He loves them but does not want to make a fuss.D) He prefers to have them shown on social media.11. A)

34、 Extend invitation to those he trusts most.B) Make it an occasion to collect donations.C) Hold it on a modest scale to remove birthday anxieties.D) View it as a chance for people to socialize and have funQuestions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.12. A) There was too long a

35、 delay.B) There was a terrible smell.C) It was absolutely exhausting.D) She got off at the wrong station.13. A) She hasnt saved enough money.B) She is used to taking public transport.C) She is worried about traffic jams.D) She hasnt passed the driving test yet.14. A) They are popular.B) They are a b

36、it expensive for her.C) They are dangerous.D) They are environmentally friendly.15. A) By renting a bike.B) By sharing a ride.C) By bus.D) By joggingSection CDirections: In this section, you will hear three passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear three orfour questions. Both the passage

37、and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answerfrom thefour 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 he

38、ard.16. A) He is a deaf person working in IT.B) He is a sign language interpreter.C) He doesnt like speaking at meetings.D) He doesnt use email or text messages.17. A) Big advances in sign language.B) Transformation in the IT industry.C) Improved communication skills.D) Speech recognition technology

39、.18. A) He can avoid being mistaken.B) He can understand with ease.C) He can take notes on the spot.D) He can see the speakers9 images.Questions 19 to 21 are based on the passage you have just heard.19. A) To find pure white walls shining.B) To enter a house well looked after.C) To see cheerful colo

40、urs all around.D) To get a hug from family members20. A) Painting the interior of their cupboards.B) Doing the painting job all by themselves.C) Designing all window frames the same way.D) Choosing a colour because it is fashionable.21. A) Paint the wooden frameworks and walls the same colour.B) Mat

41、ch the rooms ceiling with all the furniture in colour.C) Hang landscape paintings all round.D) Fit most of the cupboards into walls.Questions 22 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard.22. A) Children should start reading at age 3.B) Reading to their children is important.C) Reading is a

42、habit every child can develop.D) Children must read at least 3 times a week.23. A) The speed of their brain development in infancy.B) The number of books they have read by age four.C) The number and quality ofbooks parents read to them in infancy.D) The quality and quantity of time parents spend pla

43、ying with them.24. A) Books telling very interesting stories.B) Books with pictures of dolls and toys.C) Books describing the lives of animals.D) Books with specifically labeled images.25. A) Share experience with other parents.B) Create picture books for their children.C) Choose carefully what to r

44、ead to their children.D) Read as many books as possible to their children.Part III Reading Comprehension(40 minutes)Section ADirections: In this section, there is a passage with ten blanks. You are required to select one wordfor each blank from a list of choices given in a word bankfollowing the pas

45、sage. 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.Phones influ

46、ence all aspects of teenage life. Ninety-five percent of Americans ages 13 to 17 have a smartphone or have access to one, and nearly half report using the internet almost 26But as recent survey data and interviews have suggested, many teens find much of that time to be unsatisfyingly spent. Continuo

47、us 27 shouldnt be mistaken for endless enjoyment. A new 28 representative survey about screen time and device distractions from the Pew Research Center indicates that its not just parents who think teenagers are worryingly 29 from their phones一many teens themselves do too. Fifty-four percent of the

48、13-to- 17-year-olds surveyed said they spend too much time 30 in their phones.Vicky Rideout, who runs a research firm that studies childrens interactions with media and technology, was not surprised by this finding. She says its hardly 31 to teenagers. “They are dealing with the same challenges that adults are, as far as they are living in the32 of a techenvironment designed to suck as much of their time onto their devices as possible/5 Rideout says.The way parents intera