2020年12月大学英语四级真题和答案

1、 2020 年 12 月大学英语四级真题和答案1、【四级翻译真题】春节前夕吃团圆饭是中国人的传统。团圆饭是一年中最重要的晚餐，也是家庭团聚的最佳时机，家人生活在不同地方的家庭尤其如此。团圆饭上的菜肴丰富多样，其中有些菜肴有特殊含义。例如，鱼是不可缺少的一道菜，因为汉语中的“鱼”字和“余”字听上一样。在中国的许多地方，饺子也是一道重要的佳肴，因为饺子象征着财富和好运。【四级翻译参考译文】It is a Chinese tradition to have a family reunion dinner on the eve of the SpringFestival. The reunion di

2、nner is the most important dinner of the year and the best timefor family reunion, especially for families living in different places. The dishes servedat the reunion dinner are rich and varied, some of which have special meanings. Fish,for example, is an indispensable dish, because the Chinese word

3、 for fish (鱼) soundsthe same as the word for surplus (余). In many parts of China, dumplings are also animportant delicacy because they symbolize wealth and good luck.2、【四级翻译真题】生活在中国不同地区的人们饮食多种多样。北方人主要吃面食，南方人大多吃米饭。在沿海地区，海鲜和淡水水产品在人们饮食中占有相当大的比例，而在其他地区人们的饮食中，肉类和奶制品更为常见。四川、湖南等省份的居民普遍爱吃辛辣食物，而江苏和浙江人更喜欢甜食。然

4、而，因为烹饪方式各异，同类食物的味道可能会有所不同。【四级翻译参考译文】 People in different parts of China have a variety of diets. In the north the staple food ispasta, while in the south rice. In coastal areas, seafood and freshwater products makeup a large part of the local diet, while in other areas, meat and dairy products aremo

5、re common on the table. People in Sichuan, Hunan and other provinces generallyprefer spicy food, while people in Jiangsu and Zhejiang prefer sweet food. However,due to different cooking methods, similar foods may taste different from one another.3、【四级翻译真题】鱼是春节前夕餐桌上不可或缺的一道菜，因为汉语中“鱼”字的发音与“余”字的发音相同。正由于

6、这个象征性的意义，春节期间鱼也作为礼物送给亲戚朋友。鱼的象征意义据说源于中国传统文化。中国人有节省的传统，他们认为节省得愈多，就感到愈为安全。今天，尽管人们愈来愈富裕了，但他们仍然认为节省是一种值得弘扬的美德。【参考译文】Fish is a very necessary dish on the dinner table on the eve of Spring Festival, for thereason that the “fish” in Chinese sounds the same as the Chinese character “Yu”(which means the amoun

7、t of grains and money received is greater than the amountyou need.) Because of this symbolic meaning, fish are also given as gifts to relativesand friends during the Spring Festival. The symbolic meaning of fish is said to berooted in traditional Chinese culture. Having a tradition of saving, the Ch

8、inese thinkthe more they save, the more secure they feel. Today, although people are gettingricher, they still regard saving as a virtue worth promoting.02 写作四级作文（一）Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a composition on thetopic “Changes in the way of Transportation”. You sh

9、ould write at least 120words but no more than 180 words. 本次大学英语四级考试作文话题之一是交通出行的变化（the change oftransportation）。下面是一篇范文，供各位考生参考。With the social and economic development, our means of transportation havechanged a lot over the last few decades, which has brought much convenience to ourlife.In the 1970s

10、 and 1980s, bicycles were the primary means of public transportation.Families that owned a bicycle were thought to be in relatively good economicconditions. Because of the implementation of the reform and opening policy, theeconomy and peoples living standards were improved a lot and travelling by p

11、rivatecars became more and more common in 1990s and 2000s. And thanks to theinformation technology, we can now enjoy bike-sharing service and online ride-hailingservice which help to make our journey more economical and flexible.We have enough reason to believe that our way of transportation could b

12、e more andmore economically friendly and intelligent.四级作文（二）Directions:For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a composition on thetopic “ Changes in the way of Communication” . You should write at least 120words but no more than 180 words.本篇考试作文主题是“沟通方式的变化”。With the continuous progress o

13、f science and technology, great changes have takenplace in the way people communicate. The influence of these changes are discussedas follows.Since the reform and opening up, people have been communicating in the followingways: letters, telegrams, telephone and mobile phones. After entering the 21st

14、century, the appearance of smart phones has brought great changes. First of all,there is no denying that the change of communication mode has brought greatconvenience to people. Smart phones enabled video communication, and onlineshopping became popular after its appearance. Second, however, it also

15、 brought a lotof adverse effects. For example, the emergence of smart phones have made manypeople addicted to the virtual world, which not only delayed their study and work, butalso affected their family harmony. In a word, it is inevitable that the development of science and technology will changet

16、he way of communication, which will bring a lot of influence to peoples life. We needto take advantage of the convenience of these changes, but we also need to learn toovercome their disadvantages. In this way, we can enjoy life better.四级作文（三）Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to

17、write a composition on thetopic “Changes in the way of Education”. You should write at least 120 words butno more than 180 words.范文Along with the development of the society, peoples views on many matters havebeen changed greatly. In the past, multiple problems existed in school education andfamily e

18、ducation. But nowadays, so many things have been totally different.As for school education, the schools traditionally adopted exam-oriented moderegarding the students education and failed to pay much attention to other aspects,like quality education. However, this has been altered. The schools have

19、made greatefforts to promote all-around development of students, aiming to cultivate moreexcellent talents. Meanwhile, referring to home education, many children were forcedto attend many interest-oriented classes that they hated, making them bear so muchextra burden. But now, a large number of pare

20、nts have changed their mind, forexample, they encourage their children to choose the interest-oriented class, andendow more freedom to them.All in all, lots of changes have taken place in school education and family education. Ibelieve that in the future plenty of things will be better than now, inc

21、luding the currenteducation.03 听力第一套：Part Listening Comprehension (25 minutes)Section ADirections: In this section, you will hear three news reports. At the end of eachnews report, you will hear two or three questions. Both the news report and thequestions will be spoken only once. After you hear a

22、question. you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B). C) and D). Thenmark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line throughshe centre.Questions 1 and 2 are based on the news report you have just heard.1.A)A deadly fish has been spotted in the Mediterranea

23、n waters.B) Invasive species are driving away certain native species.C) The Mediterranean is a natural habitat of Devil Firefish.D) Many people have been attacked by Devil Firefish.2.A)It could add to greenhouse emissions.B) It could disrupt the food chains there.C) It could pose a threat to other m

24、arine species.D) It could badly pollute the surrounding waters.12 题答案：1.A2.CQuestions 3 and 4 are based on the news report you have just heard.3.A) cars will not be allowed to enter the city.B) About half of its city center will be closed to cars.C) Buses will be the only vehicles allowed on its str

25、eets.D)Pedestrianswillhavefreeaccesstothecity.4.A)The rising air pollutionin Paris.B) The worsening global warming.C The ever-growing cost of petrol.D) The unbearable traffic noise.34 题答案： 3.B4.AQuestions 5 to 7 are based on the news report you have just heard.5. A)Many of his possessions were stole

26、n.B) His house was burnt down in a fire.C) His fishing boat got wrecked on a rock.D) His good luck charm sank into the sea.6.A) Change his fishing locations.B) Find a job in a travel agency.C) Spend a few nights on a small islandD) Sell the pearl he had kept for years7.A)A New Year museumB) The larg

27、est pearl in the world weighsC) His monstrous pearl was extremely valuable.D) His pearl could be displayed in a museum.57 题答案：5.B6.D7.CSection BDirections: In this section, you will hear two long conversations. At the end ofeach conversation, you will hear four questions. Both the conversation and t

28、hequestions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you mustchoose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C and D). Thenmark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line throughthe centre.Questions 8 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.

29、 8. A) It boasts a fairly long history.B) It produces construction materials.C) It has 75 offices around the world.D)It has over 50 business partners.9.A)It has about 50 employees.B) It was started by his father.C) It has a family business.D) It is over 100 years old.10. A) Shortage of raw material

30、supply.B) Legal disputes in many countries.C) Outdated product design.D) Loss of competitive edge.11. A) Conducting a financial analysis for it.B) Providing training for its staff members.C) Seeking new ways to increase is exports.D) Introducing innovative marketing strategies.811 题答案：8.A9.C10.D11.A

31、Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.12. A) She is a real expert at house decorations.B) She is well informed about the design business.C) She is attracted by the color of the sitting room. D) She is really impressed by the mans house.13. A) From his younger brother G

32、reg.B) From home design magazines.C) From a construction businessman.D) From a professional interior designer.14. A)The effort was worthwhile.B) The style was fashionable .C) The cost was affordable.D) The eft was unexpected.15.A) Shed like him to talk with Jonathan about a new project.B) She wants

33、him to share his renovation experience with herC) She wants to discuss the house decoration budget with him.D)Shed like to show him around her newly-renovated house.1215 题答案：12.D13.B14.C15.BSectionCDirections: In this section,you will hear three passages. At the end of eachpassage, you will hear thr

34、ee or four questions.Both the passage and thequestions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you mustchoose the best answer from the your choices marked A),B),C) and D). Thenmark he corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line throughthe centre.Questions 16 to 18 are base

35、d on the passage you have just heard.16. A) Providing routine care for small children. B) Paying hospital bills for emergency cases.C) Doing research on ear, nose and throat diseases.D) Removing objects from patients noses and ears.17. A) Many children like to smell things they find or play with.B)

36、Many children like to put foreign objects in their mouths.C) Five-to nine-year-olds are the mos likely to put things in their ears.D) Children aged one to four a often more curious than older children.18. A) They tend to act out of impulse.B) They want to attract attentions.C) They are unaware of th

37、e potential risks.D) They are curious about these body parts.1618 题答案：16.D17.C18.DQuestions 19 to 21 are based on the passage you have just heard.19. A) It paid for her English lessons.B) It gave her a used bicycle.C) It delivered her daily necessities.D) It provided her with physical therapy.20. A)

38、 Expanding bike-riding lessons.B) Asking local people for donations.C) Providing free public transport.D) Offering walking tours to visitors.21.A)It is a language school. B)It is a charity organization.C) It is a counseling center.D) It is a sports club.1921 题答案：19.B20.A21.BQuestions 22 to 25 are ba

39、sed on the passage you have just heard.22.A) How mice imitate human behavior a space.B) How low gravity affects the human body.C) How mice interact in a new environment.D) How animals deal with lack of gravity.23.A)They were not use to the low-gravity cnvironment.B) They found it difficult to figure

40、 out where they were.C) They found the space in the cage too small to stay in.D) They were not sensitive to the changed environment.24.A) They tried every thing possible to escape from the cage.B) They continued to behave as they did in the beginning.C) They already felt at home in the new environme

41、nt.D) They had found a lot more activities to engage in.25.A) They repeated their activities every day.B) They behaved as if they were on Earth.C) They begin to eat less after some time.D) They changed their routines in space. 2225 题答案：22.D23.A24.C25.B04 阅读选词填空Section A（第 1 套）Directions: In this sec

42、tion, there is a passage with ton blanks. You are requiredto select one word for each blank from a list of choices given in a word bankfollowing the passage Read the passage through carefully before making yourchoices. Each choice in the bank is identified by a letter:Please mark thecorresponding le

43、tter for each item on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line throughthe centre. You may not use any of the words in the bank more than once.When my son completes a task, I cant help but praise him. Its only natural to givepraise where praise is due,right? But is there such a thing as too muchpraise?Accor

44、ding to psychologist Katherine Phillip, children dont benefit from 26praise as much as wed like to think.“Parents often praise, believing they are buildingtheir childs self-confidence.However,over-praising can have a 27 effect,” saysPhillip.“When we use the same praise 28 , it may become empty and n

45、o longer valuedby the child. It can also become an expectation that anything they do must be 29 withpraise.This may lead to the child avoiding taking risks due to fear of 30 their parents.”Docs this mean we should do away with all the praise? Phillip says no,“The key tohealthy praise is 1o focus on

46、the process rather than the 31 it is the recognition of achilds attempt, or the process in which they achieved something, that isessential,”she says, “Parents should encourage their child to take the risks needed tolearn and grow.”So how do we break the 32 of praise were all so accustomed to? Philli

47、p says itsimportant to 33 between “person praise”and “process raise”.“Person praise is 34saying how great someone is. Its a form personal approval. Process praise s acknowledgement of the efforts te person has just 35 . Children who receive personpraise are more likely to feel shame after losing,” s

48、ays Phillip.A) chooseB) constantC) disappointingD) distinguishE) exhaustingF) experiencedG) negativeH) outcomeI ) patternJ) pluralK) repeatedlyL) rewardedM) separatelyN) simplyO) undertaken答案：26.B 27.G 28.K 29.L 30.C 31.H 32.I 33.D 34.N 35.OSection A（第 2 套）The things people make, and the way they ma

49、ke them, determine how cities grow anddecline,and influence how empires rise and fall. So, any disruption to the world' sfactories 26 .And that disruption is surely coming. Factories are being digitised, filled with newsensors and new computers to make them quicker, more 27 , and more efficient.

50、 Robots are breaking free from the cages that surround them, learning new sill, andnew ways of working. And 3D printers have long 28 a world where you can makeanything, any-where, from a computerized design. That vision is 29 closer to reality.These forces will lead to cleaner factories, producing b

51、etter goods at lower prices,personalized to our individual needs and desires. Humans will be 30 many of the dirty,repetitive, and dangerous jobs that have long been a 31 of factory life.Greater efficiency 32 means fewer people can do the same work. Yet factory bossesin many developed countries are w

52、orried about a lack of skilled human workers -andsee 33 and robots as a solution.But economist Helena Leurent says this period of rapid change in manufacturing is a34 opportunity to make the world a better place. “Manufacturing is the one systemwhere you have got the biggest source of innovation,the

53、 biggest source of economicgrowth, and the biggest source of great jobs in the past.”You can see it changing.Thats an opportunity to 35 that system differently and if we can,it will have enormoussignificance.”26. K) matters27. G) flexible28. M) promised29. L) moving30. O) spared31. F) feature32. H)

54、inevitably33. A) automation34. D) fantastic35. N) shapeSection A（第 3 套）Trust is fundamental to lie. If you cannot trust in anything,life becomes intolerable aconstant battle against paranoia and looming disaster.You can't have relationshipswithout trust ,let alone good ones.Intimacy depends on i

55、t.I suspect more marriagesare wrecked by lack of trust than by actual infidelity. The partner who can't trust theother not to betray him or her will either drive them away or force them into some realor assumed act of faithlessness. In the workplace too, trust is essential. An organization witho

56、ut trust will be full ofbackstabbing,fear and paranoid suspicion. If you work for a boss who doesn't trust herpeople to do things right, you'll have a miserable time of it . She 'll be cheeking up onyou all the time, correcting"mistakes"and"oversights" and constantly

57、reminding you todo this or that. Colleagues who don't trust one another will need to spend more timewatching their backs than doing any useful work. The office politics would makeMachiavelli blush.All this extra workplus the work we load onto ourselves because we don't trustpeople either. The cheeking,following through,doing things ourselves because wedont believe others will do them