2022年下半年大学英语四级美文

1、2022年下半年大学英语四级美文1.2022年下半年大学英语四级美文People with disabilities comprise a large part of the population.It is estimated that over 35 million Americans have physical, mental, or other disabilities.About half of these disabilities are “developmental”,i.e., they occur prior to the individuals twenty-second

2、birthday,often from genetic conditions,and are severe enough to affect three or more areas of development,such as mobility, communication, employment, etc.Most other disabilities are considered “adventitious”,i.e., accidental or caused by outside forces.Prior to the 20th century,only a small percent

3、age of people with disabilitiessurvived for long.Medical treatment for these disabilities was unavailable.Advancements in medicine and social services have created a climate in which people with disabilities can expect to have such basic needs as food,shelter, and medical treatment.Unfortunately, th

4、ese basics are often not available.Civil liberties such as the right to vote,marry, get an education,and gain employment have historically been denied on the basis of disability.In recent decades, the disability rights movement has been organized to fight against these infringements of civil rights.

5、Congress responded by passing major legislation recognizing people with disabilities as a protected class under civil rights statutes.Still today, people with disabilities must fight to live their lives independently.It is estimated that more than half of qualified Americans with disabilities are un

6、employed,and a majority of those who do work are underemployed.About two-thirds live at or below the official poverty level.Significant barriers,especially in transportation and public awareness,prevent disabled people from taking part in society.For example, while no longer prohibited by law from m

7、arrying,a person with no access to transportation is effectively excluded from community and social activities which might lead to the development of long-term relationships.2.2022年下半年大学英语四级美文I believe in the supreme worth of the individual and his right to life,liberty, and pursuit of happiness.I b

8、elieve that every right implies a responsibility;every opportunity, an obligation,every possession, a duty.I believe that the law was made for man and not man for the law;that government is the servant of the people and not their master.I believe in the dignity of labor whether with head or hand;tha

9、t the world owes no man a living but that it owes every man an opportunity to make a living.I believe that thrift is essential to well-ordered living and that economy is a prime requisite of a sound financial structure,whether in government,business or personal affairs.I believe that truth and justi

10、ce are fundamental to an enduring social order.I believe in the sacredness of a promise,that a mans word should be as good as his bond;that character not wealth or power or position is of supreme worth.I believe the rendering of useful service is the common duty of mankind and that only in the purif

11、ying fire of sacrifice is the dross of selfishness consumed and the greatness of the human soul set free.I believe in the all-wise and all-loving God,named by whatever name;and that individuals highest fulfillment,greatest happiness and widest usefulness are to be found in living in harmony with his

12、 will.I believe that love is the greatest thing in the world;that it alone can overcome hate; that right can and will triumph over might.3.2022年下半年大学英语四级美文Hearing can soothe and comfort.The snapping of logs in the fireplace,the gossipy whisper of a broom,the inquisitive wheeze of a drawer opening al

13、l are savored sounds that make us feel at home.In a well-loved home,every chair produced a different,recognizable creak,every window a different click, groan or squeak.The kitchen by itself is a source of many pleasing sounds.Every place, every event has a sound dimension.The sense of hearing can pe

14、rhaps be restored to modern man if he better understands its worth and how it works.Most people would be surprised to discover how far the sense can be pushed by cultivation.At a friends house recently,my wife opened her purse and some coins spilled out,one after another, onto the floor.“Three quart

15、ers, two dimes,a nickel and three pennies,”said our host as he came in from the next room.And as an afterthought:“One of the quarters is silver.”He was right, down to the last penny.“How did you do it?” we asked.“Try it yourself.” he said.We did, and with a little practice we found it easy.Curiously

16、, evidence indicates that people need sound.When we are lost in thought,we involuntarily drum with our fingers or tap with a pencil a reminder that we are still surrounded by a world outside ourselves.Just cutting down reflected sound can produce some odd results.The nearest thing on earth to the silence of outer space,for example, is the “anechoi