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1、12英语四级考试答案2018.12英语四级考试答案第一套Section A1. C) Set up a mobile phone network on the moon.2. A) It is stable.3. B) No injuries were yet reported.4. B) Pull down the deserted shopping mall.5. D) Insufficient potato supply.6. C) It is afraid of the spread of disease.7. A) Global warming.Section B8. C) Dull

2、9. D) she takes notes10. A) it keeps her mind active11. B) it helps her better remember what she learns.12. A) To spend her honeymoon.13. A) In memory of a princess.14. D) It has walls decorated with jewels.15. B) They are mostly crowded.Section C16. C) They provide residents with the resources they

3、 need.17. B) By inspiring their creativity.18. D) Their number increased modestly.19. C) It is an unusual cross breed.20. A) They are as loyal as dogs.21. C) They shower with them22. D) Excited but somewhat sad.23. D) It starts the moment they are born.24. D) Set a good example for them to follow.25

4、. B) Their home life.阅读选词填空Millions26-30 F B M D G31-35 E H K I OA) abilityB) associatedC) consciouslyD) constantE) controlF) damageG) describedH) equalsI) exclusivelyJ) innovatedK) regularlyL) relatesM) sourcesN) undermineO) vehicles段落匹配Food-as-Medicine36-40 D B G A I41-45 F C J E G（考生请注意：本篇38题和40题

5、均对应G段）仔细阅读Passage OneCalifornia46-50 B B A D C46. B) By drawing water from the depths of the earth.47. B) It was not considered worth the expense.48. A) The sinking of land surface.49. D) They provide a steady supply of freshwater.50. C) The cost may go up due to desalination.Passage TwoThe AlphaGo

6、programs victory51-55 D C B A C51. D) Computers can become highly intelligent.52. C) They make sensible decisions when facing moral dilemmas.53. B) How to ensure that super-intelligent AI machines act ethically.54. A) She could not distinguish good from bad.55. C) It will prove to be asset to human

7、beings.翻译Due to the rapid development of communication network, Chinas smartphone users are growing at an amazing speed in recent years. This has greatly changed the way many people read. They often read news and articles on their smart phones instead of buying traditional newspapers or magazines.Th

8、e development of numerous mobile apps has enabled people to read novels and other forms of literature on their phones. As a result, sales of printing books have been affected negatively. Despite steady growth in the smartphone reading market, however, more than half of the adults still prefer printi

9、ng books, according to the survey.写作The challenges of living in a big cityNowadays， instead of rushing into big cities as many graduates did in previous years， an increasing number of college students choose to work in small cities after graduation. As far as I am concerned， this phenomenon results

10、from a series of reasons.In the first place, the life and working pressure in big cities is much heavier than that in small cities. For a college graduate， it would take more efforts to make a living in big cities， not to mention living comfortably. For example, the housing price in big cities may b

11、e several times of that in small cities.So is the consumption level. Whats more, it usually takes more years for us to get success in big cities. In the second place, many college graduates choose to work in small cities for the more comfortable environment. Living style in small cities is usually m

12、uch simpler than that in big cities， which is preferable for those who want to lead a simple life.When deciding whether to work in big cities or in small ones， I would prefer the latter， since life in small cities is more comfortable for its simplicity.第二套听力Section A1. A) A man was pulled to safety

13、after a building collapse.2. C) He was collecting building materials.3. B) Change British peoples negative view of math.4. D) Primary school teachers understand basic maths concepts.5. D) He held a part-time job for over 20 years.6. B) He can change his focus of attention.7. C) They rarely recognize

14、d him.Section B8. D) They saw a business opportunity there.9. A) Provide foreign investment to expand business.10. C) They all come from Romania.11. B) Throughout the world.12. B) Try out a new restaurant together in town.13. D) It provides information on local events.14. C) They go to eat at differ

15、ent stylish restaurants.15. B) This years Restaurant Week will start soon.Section C16. B) Exposing them to vegetables repeatedly.17. A) They were disliked most by children.18. B) Childrens eating habits can be changed.19. D) A lot of garbage has been left on the moon.20. A) It is costly to bring bac

16、k.21. C) Study the effect of radiation and vacuum on its materials.22. A) It is likely to remain a means of business communication.23. B) Make a timely response.24. C) It requires no reply.25. D) Avoid using capitals for emphasis.阅读选词填空Have you ever used email26-30 N B F L C31-35 E M K G A26. N) war

17、ning27. B) convenience28. F) particularly29. L) surveyed30. C) effectively31. E) intimate32. M) unfriendly33. K) specific34. G) primary35. A) avoid段落匹配How a Poor, Abandoned Parisian Boy Became a Top ChefThe busy streets in Paris were36-40 G M F C E41-45 D A H K B仔细阅读Passage OneRoughly the size46-50

18、ADCAB46. A) The security camera installed may intrude into their privacy.47. D) Etiquette around home security cameras.48. C) Likes and dislikes of individuals.49. A) Making their guests feel at ease.50. B) It can prove their innocence.Passage TwoPepsiCo is to spend51-55 C D A C B51. C) To satisfy t

19、he growing needs for healthy foods.52. D) Keep on improving its products.53. A) To ensure the companys future development.54. C）It is attributable to peoples changed lifestyles.55. B) Increasing its research funding.翻译More and more Chinese people really cannot live without mobile phones now. Many of

20、 them, including elder people, use apps to keep in touch with each other and broaden their circle of friends. They also shop and look up information on mobile phones, because mobile phones are easy to take. In addition, using mobile apps to communicate is cheaper than using traditional phones.Howeve

21、r, this new trend has led people to rely too much on mobile phones on social occasions. In fact, some young people have become so addicted that they neglect face-to-face communication with their family and friends.写作The challenges of studying abroadNowadays a lot of college graduates choose to study

22、 abroad instead of studying home for their further education, although they will definitely face all kinds of pressure. If I were one of them, I would choose to study abroad, which is my childhood dream.First of all, it is a fact that when we stay overseas, we have to rely on ourselves to solve what

23、ever problem we may encounter. But stress makes people strong, and studying abroad can foster our self-dependence. Such self-dependence is beneficial to us in the future.Secondly, although there are many concerns about studying abroad, such as safety, we can ensure our safety if we take proper preca

24、utions. Last but not least, when we study abroad, we can make friends with people from different cultures and learn about other lifestyles. It will help cultivate a global point of view, which is very important in this era.To sum up, despite the pressure, studying abroad can benefit us a lot. After

25、carefully weighing the advantages against the disadvantages of studying abroad, I still consider it a preferential choice.第三套听力阅读选词填空A few months ago26-30 I D H C O31-35 B J G L E26. I) remedies27. D) inconvenience28. H) recommended29. C) hesitant30. O) worse31. B) experiences32. J) scared33. G) pre

26、ssured34. L) sink35. E) lessen段落匹配Is it really OK to eat food thats fallen on the floor?When you drop36-40 F H L E A41-45 N M D K H仔细阅读Passage OneThe latest in cat research46-50 C C A A B46. C) They have a natural ability to locate animals they hunt.47. C) Their special ability to perceive.48. A) Th

27、ey depend on their instincts.49. A) They focus on what appears odd.50. B) They interact with the physical world much like humans.Passage TwoImagine you enter a car51-55 A A D A C51. A) People would be driving in a more civilized way.52. A) They could enjoy greater mobility.53. D) Numerous profession

28、al drivers would have to find new ways of earning a living.54. A) Political dissatisfaction.55. C) Enable everyone to benefit from new technologies.翻译In the past few years, the mobile payment market has been booming in China. With the emergence of mobile Internet, shopping on the phone has gradually

29、 become a trend. Young people aged 18 to 30 make up the largest group of the mobile payment market. Since it is now so easy to pay by mobile phone, many consumers would rather pay by mobile phone than by cash or credit card when shopping.To encourage more consumption, many stores offer discounts to

30、customers who use mobile payments. Experts predict that Chinas mobile payment market still has great developing potential in the future.写作The challenges of starting a career after graduationWith the fierce competition in the job market, graduates may be confronted with great difficulties in their jo

31、bs as a novice.In the first place, most graduate dont master the professional skills, and thus they may encounter the challenge of being not competent for the job. Their focus of attention at university was on passing various exams. So being unable to apply what they have learned in textbooks to practice is the most important factor influencing their work efficiency.Secondly, how to get well along with their colleagues is another problem that they need to cope with. According to statistics, good interpersonal relationships can promote the process of information