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2015年12月四级考试如期进行。从笔者拿到的套题的阅读部分来看,整体难度适中,较往年趋于平稳。
选词填空部分(关于《children’s cognitive abilities儿童认知能力》)
首先从选项设计上看,四大词性(名、动、形、副)考查数量分布均匀(3233),不确定形式(Ving 和 Ved)共4个,另外只有advocate一个词属于一词多性的情况,相对选项设计总体难度属于中等偏易。再看文章部分,谈论的是关于儿童认知(children’s cognitive abilities)方面的知识的话题,属于小冷门,但文章语言表达适中,且短句占主体,平衡了话题生僻对考试带来的解题障碍。其中cognitive还给出了中文注解,也正好应验了我们反复强调的中文重要性的应试知识要点。同时,空格设置处的词性相对比较容易判断,例如,名词前给出了单复数的区别的代词those作为提示,又例如,非谓语动词只考查了一个正在进行时,而做后置定语或状语的高难度应用本篇没有涉及。
段落匹配部分(The Perfect Essay)
首先看备选的十个小标题,均无长难句,同时出现大量重复信息,例如除了与文章title 本身密切相关的essay ,flaw,flawless,perfection以外,还有mother,criticism,从而能顺利预测出文章谈及的是通过母亲的有建设性的批评,提升作者的写作能力。这也是我们要求的先题后文解决段落匹配的技巧。从长文章的段落设计上看,一共11段(K),属于段落数量适中的情况,也为匹配选择降低难度。但对于所谓长阅读文章只看开头结尾的谬论,用真题再次给予回击,十道匹配中至少3题涉及段落中间部分,2题涉及对全段进行总结。
仔细阅读部分
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保持一贯的难易结合(即一篇相对简单,另一篇略有难度),第一篇文章(Silicon Valley)相对容易,文章讨论为何在其他地方无法复制硅谷(Silicon Valley)成功的原因。纵观后面的五道问题,定位点非常清楚,前四题均有明确的大写(1、Silicon Valley2、Miami3、Carnegie-Mellon MIT 4、Boston)同时根据出题顺序与行文顺序一致的原则,不难确定第5题对应最后一段。
第二篇文章谈论争论或不同意见对决策的帮助(debate,identifyyour blind spots,get to the truth),相比上篇文章,五道问题虽然没有包含大写单词,并出现信息重复的现象(debate)但也定位信息相对容易识别,都具有特殊性的特点如like-mindedpeople, leaders 。并且在选项中出现了十考九对的may。
2015年12月大学英语四级翻译真题及答案(一套)
1、中国父母往往过于关注孩子的学习,以至于不要他们帮忙做家务。他们对孩子的首要要求就是努力学习。考得好,能上名牌大学。他们相信这是为孩子好。因为在中国这样竞争激烈的社会里,只有成绩好才能保证前途光明。中国父母还认为,如果孩子能在社会上取得大的成就,父母就会受到尊重。因此,他们愿意牺牲自己的时间、爱好和兴趣,为孩子提供更好的条件。
Chinese parents tendto pay so much attention to the academic performance of their children thatthey stop their kids from helping with the housework. The primary requirementfor children is to study hard. Children are entitled to go to eliteuniversities with high exam scores. Parents believe this is for the benefit oftheir children. Because in a
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highly competitive society like China, only highscores can guarantee kids a bright future.Chinese parents also think that theywill be respected if their children make greater achievements in society.Therefore, parents are willing to sacrifice their own time, hobbies andinterest to provide their children with better conditions.
2、云南省的丽江古镇是中国著名的旅游目的地之一。那里的生活节奏比大多数中国城市都要缓慢。丽江到处都是美丽的自然风光。众多的少数民族同胞提供了各式各样,丰富多彩的文化让游客体验。历史上,丽江还以”爱之城”而闻名。当地人中流传着许多关于因爱而生、为爱而死的故事。如今,在中外游客眼中,这个古镇被视为爱情和浪漫的天堂(paradise)。
Lijiang, an ancienttown in Yunan province, is one of the famous tourist destinations in China. Thepace of life there is slower than in most cities of China. There is naturalscenery everywhere in Lijiang. A number of minority compatriots provide variousand colorful cultures for tourists to experience. Lijiang has also been knownas the “City of Love” throughout history. Plenty of legends about people born for loveand die for love circulate among the local people. Nowadays, this ancient townis regarded as the paradise of love and romance in the eyes of both Chinese andforeign visitors.
3、今年在长沙举行了一年一度的外国人汉语演讲比赛。这项比赛证明是促进中国和世界其他地区文化交流的好方法。它为世界各地的年轻人提供了更好地了解中国的机会。
来自87个国家共计126位选手聚集在湖南省省会参加了从7月6日到8月5日进行的半决赛和决赛。
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比赛并不是唯一的活动,选手们还有机会参观了中国其他地区的著名景点和历史名胜。
This year, an annualMandarin Speech Contest for Foreign Nationals was held in Changsha.This contest proved to be a good way to promote the cultural communicationbetween China and other regions in the world. It provided an opportunity foryoung people around the world to understand China better.
A total of 126competitors from 87 nations gathering in the capital of Hunan provinceparticipated in the semifinal and final held from July 6th to August5th.
The contest was notthe only activity. Contestants also had a chance to visit the famous scenicsights and historical spots in other regions of China.
2015年12月大学英语四级作文真题及解析(一套)
2015年12月19日大学英语四级考试继续沿用多题多卷形式,?写作作文所占分值比例为15%,话题方面主要考查考生根据所提供的信息和命题考查对题目的理解和写作能力,本次考试本质要求无大变化。
本次四级写作考试作文类型:人生哲理类,话题方面均强调树立积极乐观向上、正面努力的观点的重要性,话题密切联系现实,具有一定教育启示意义。按题目要求写相应的内容是保证不跑题的方法。
我们已经拿到了三个题目,大家可以一起来看一下你考的是哪个题目。
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第一篇作文题目是:
Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write an essaycommenting on the saying “Never go out there to see whathappens, go out there to make something happen” You cancite examples to illustrate the importance of being creative rather than mereonlookers in life. You should write at least 120words, no more than 180words.
第二篇作文题目是:
Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write an essay commenting onthe saying ‘Learning is a daily experience anda lifetime mission.” You can cite examples toillustrate the importance of lifelong learning. You should write at least 120words but no more than 180 words.
第三篇作文题目是:
Writing
Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write an essaycommenting on the saying “Listening is more important thantalking.” You can cite examples to illustrate theimportance of listening. You should write at least 120 words but no more than180 words.
此次作文,依旧没有考察“热点”的“环境、文化、网络”等大话题,而是“平民草根、接地气”的人生哲理类,三个题目在今年的考试当中有以下几个特点: