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1、大学英语四级考试2023年12月真题（第三套）Part IWriting(30 minutes)Directions: Suppose the university newspaper is inviting submissions from the students for its coming edition on what in their university impresses them most. You are now to write an essay for submission. You will have 30 minutes to write the essay. Yo
2、u should write at least旦Q words but no more than !.!_words.Part IIListening Comprehension(25 minutes)特别说明： 由于多题多卷，官方笫三套真题的听力试题与笫二套真题的一致，只是选项顺序不同，因此，本套试卷不再提供听力部分。（微信公众号：AMYOU）Part IDSection AReading Comprehension(40 minutes)Directions: In this section, there is a passage with ten blanks. You are requ
3、ired to select one wordfor each blank from a list of choices given in a word bank following the passage. Read the passage through carefully before making your choices. Each choice in the bank is identified by a letter. Please mark the corresponding letterfor each item on Answer Sheet 2 with a single
4、 line through the centre. You may not use any of the words in the bank more than once.When people set out to improve their health, they usually take a familiar path: starting a healthy diet, getting better sleep, and doing regular exercise. Each of these behaviors is important, of course, but they a
5、ll _fQ_ onphysical healthand a growing body of research suggests that social health is just as, if not more, importantto _JJ_ well-being.One recent study published in the journal PLOS ONE, for example, found that the strength of a persons social circle was a better _1L of self-reported stress, happi
6、ness and well-being levels than fitness tracker data on physical activity, heart rate and sleep. That finding suggests that the“立2._ self represented by endless amountsof health data doesnt tell the whole皿Theres also a qualified self, which is who I am, what are my activities, my social network, and
7、 all of these aspects are not _ll_ in any of these measurements.This idea is supported by plenty of芷research. Studies have shown that social supportwhether it comes from friends, family members or a spouseis JJ associated with better mental and physical health. A richsocial life, these studies sugge
8、st, can lower stress levels, improve mood, encourage positive health behaviors and discourage damaging ones, boost heart health and improve illness一斗rates.Social isolation, meanwhile, is linked to higher rates of physical diseases and mental health conditions. Its a significant problem, _i_ since lo
9、neliness is emerging as a widespread public health problem in many countries.19 2023年12月四级真题（第三套）A) baseI) promptB) eagerlyJ) puzzleC) especiallyK) quantifiedD) focusL) recoveryE) indicatorM) reflectedF) overallN) storyG) preached0) stronglyH) priorSection BDirections: In this section, you are going
10、 to read a passage with ten statements attached to it. Each statement contains information given in one of the paragraphs. Identify the paragraph from which the information is derived. You may choose a paragraph more than once. Each paragraph is marked with a letter. Answer the questions by marking
11、the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2.Teenagers and social networkingA) As a parent of two boys at primary school, I worry about the issues associated with teenagers and social media. Newspapers are constantly filled with frightening accounts of drug addiction and aggressive behaviour supposedl
12、y caused by violent videogames. But even when these accounts touch on real concerns, they do not really reflect the great mass of everyday teenage social behaviour: the online chat, the texting, the surfing, and the emergence of a new teenage sphere that is conducted digitally.B) New technologies al
13、ways provoke generational panic, which usually has more to do with adult fears than with the lives of teenagers. In the 1930s, parents worried that radio was gaining an irresistible hold of their children. In the 80s, the great danger was the Sony Walkman（随身听）When you look at todays digital activity
14、, the facts are much more positive than you might expect.C) Indeed, social scientists who study young people have found that their digital use can be inventive and even beneficial. This is true not just in tenns of their social lives, but their education too. So if you use a ton of social media, do
15、you become unable, or unwilling, to engage in face-to-face contact? The evidence suggests not. Research by Amanda Lenhart of the Pew Research Centre, a US think tank, found that the most passionate texters are also the kids most likely to spend time with friends in person. One fonn of socialising do
16、esnt replace the other. It expands it.D) Kids still spend time face to face, Lenhart says. Indeed, as they get older and are given more freedom, they often ease up on social networking. Early on, the web is their third space, but by the late teens, its replaced in reaction to greater independence. T
17、hey have to be on Facebook, to know whats going on among friends and family, but they are ambivalent（有矛盾心理的）about it, says Rebecca Eynon, a research fellow at the Oxford Internet Institute, who has interviewed about 200 British teenagers over three years. As they gain experience with living online,
18、they begin to adjust their behaviour, struggling with new communication skills, as they do in the real world.E) Parents are wrong to worry that kids dont care about privacy. In fact, they spend hours changing Facebook settings or using quick-delete sharing tools, such as Snapchat, to minimise their
19、traces. Or they post a 2023年12月四级真题（第三套）21photograph on Instagram, have a pleasant conversation with friends and then delete it so that no tracesremam.F) This is not to say that kids always use good judgment. Like everyone else, they make mistakessometimesserious ones. But working out how to behave
20、online is a new social skill. While theres plenty of drama and messiness online, it is not, for most teens, a cycle of non-stop abuse: a Pew study found only 15% of teens said someone had bullied them online in the last 12 months.G) But surely all this short-form w门ting is affecting literacy? Certai
21、nly, teachers worry. They say that kids use overly casual language and text-speak in writing, and dont have as much patience for long reading and complex arguments. Yet studies of first-year college papers suggest these anxieties may be partly based onmisguided nostalgia（怀旧）When Stanford University
22、scholar Andrea Lunsford gathered data on the rates oferrors in freshman composition papers going back to 1917, she found that they were virtually identical to today.H) But even as error rates stayed stable, student essays have blossomed in size and complexity. They are now six times longer and, unli
23、ke older what I did this surmner essays, they offer arguments supported by evidence. Why? Computers have vastly increased the ability of students to gather information, sample different points of view and write more fluidly.I) When linguist Naomi Baron studied studentsinstant messaging even there sh
24、e found surprisingly rare usage of short forms such as u for you, and as students got older, they began to write in more grammatical sentences. That is because they want to appear more adult, and they know how adults are expected to write. Clearly, teaching teens formal writing is still crucial, but
25、 texting probably isnt destroying their ability to learn it.J) It is probably true that fewer kids are heavy readers compared with two generations ago, when cheap paperbacks boosted rates of reading. But even back then, a minority of peopleperhaps 20%were lifelongheavy readers, and it was cable TV,
26、not the internet, that struck a blow at that culture in the 1980s. Still, 15% or more of kids are found to be deeply bookish. In fact, the online world offers kids remarkable opportunities to become literate and creative because young people can now publish ideas not just to their friends, but to th
27、e world. And it turns out that when they write for strangers, their sense of authentic audience makes them work harder, push themselves further, and create powerful new communicative forms.K) Few would deny that too much time online can be harmful. Some of the dangers are emotional: hurting someone
28、from a distance is not the same as hurting them face to face. If were lucky, the legal enviromnent will change to make teenagersonline lives less likely to haunt them later on. Just last week, California passed a law allowing minors to demand that inte et firms erase their digital past and the EU ha
29、s considered similar legislation.L) Distraction is also a serious issue. When kids switch from chat to music to homework, they are indeed likely to have trouble doing each task well. And studies show that pupils dont fact-check information onlinesmart searching is a skill schools need to teach urgen
30、tly. Its also true that too much social networking and game playing can cut into schoolwork and sleep. This is precisely why parents still need to set firm boundaries around it, as with any other distraction.M) So whats the best way to cope? The same boring old advice that applies to everything in p
31、arenting: moderation. Rebecca Eynon argues that its key to model good behaviour. Parents who stare non-stop at theirphones and dont read books are likely to breed kids who will do the same. As ever, we ought to be careful about our own behaviour.36. Research has found the use of digital technology b
32、enefits not only teenagerssocial lives but also their studies.37. It is urgent that schools teach kids how to verify online information.38. Students now write longer and more complex essays than their counterparts in previous decades while the error rates remain unchanged.39. Newspaper reports of te
33、enagers give a false picture of their behaviour.40. Parents are advised to mind their own digital behaviour and set a good example for their kids.41. Contrary to parentsbelief, kids try hard to leave as few traces as possible on the web.42. Studentsability to learn formal writing is unlikely to be a
34、ffected by texting.43. Historically, new technologies have always caused great fears among parents.44. The reading culture was seriously affected by cable television some four decades ago.45. Teachers say that kidswriting is too casual, using language characteristic of text messages.Section CDirecti
35、ons: There are 2 passages in this section. Each passage isfollowed by some questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A), B), C) and D). You should decide on the best choice and mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the cen
36、tre.Passage OneQuestions 46 to 50 are based on the following passage.In the history of horse racing, few horses have captured the affection of the British public like Red Rum. Today, three decades after his retirement, he is still one of the best-known and most beloved racehorses of all time.Red Rum
37、 was passed around to several owners before being purchased for Noel Le Mar. The agent who made the purchase was the now-legendary horse trainer Donald Ginger McCain.It wasnt apparent at the time, but Red Rum had a serious bone disease in his foot. For many horses (and many trainers) this would mean
38、 the end of a racing career before it even began. For Ginger and Red Rum, though, it was just an obstacle to greatness that had to be overcome.Red Rums true talent came out in steeplechases（障碍赛马）His power, speed and jumping ability carriedhim to his first Grand National title in 1973. The very next
39、year, Red Rum returned to take his second title. He was the fi江st horse to take successive frrsts since Reynoldstown in 1935-1936. Red Rums spirit and grace had already begun to charm the leagues of Grand National fans.In the following two years, Red Rum lost out on the title, coming in second both
40、times. When he returned in 1977 to try again, he was largely regarded as past his prime. He was 12 years old and not expected to place highly. He surprised sporting fans around the world when he came in a remarkable 25 lengths ahead of the nearest horse, taking his third Grand National win. To this
41、day, Red Rums third win is known as one of the greatest moments in horse racing history. 2023年12月四级真题（第三套）23Red Rum was headed for the Grand National once again in 1978 but suffered an injury in one of his heels shortly before the race. He was retired soon after, but his public life and fame by no m
42、eans decreased with the end of his career. Red Rum traveled all over the country for various engagements. He often led pre-race parades at Aintree Racecourse and was a popular guest at charity benefits and public events.46. What do we learn from the passage about Red Rum the racehorse?A) He captured
43、 public affection long before he won national titles.B) He won enormous fame and love from British people.C) He became a myth three decades after his retirement.D) He owed his great success to several well-known horse trainers.47. What did the serious bone disease in Red Rums foot mean to himself an
44、d his trainer?A) It was simply a hindrance they had to get over to excel.B) It was surely a disadvantage though not considered fatal.C) It was actually the end of a racing career that had just begun.D) It was really a major obstacle hard to overcome on their own.48. What does the author say Red Rum
45、did with his power, speed and jumping ability?A) He won his first Grand National title at 12.C) He surprised sporting fans worldwide in 1973.B) He took two firsts successively in 1935-1936.D) He took three Grand National wins in the 1970s.49. What did people generally think of Red Rum when he return
46、ed to the racecourse in 1977?A) He had already passed the peak of his racing life.B) He would have no rival in Grand National steeplechases.C) He had lost his charm with the leagues of Grand National fans.D) He could be expected to repeat his glory in the prime of his career.50. What became of Red R
47、um after his career ended?A) He suffered from severe pain in a heel.B) He spent almost all his time traveling.C) He lived on various charity benefits.D) He remained famous and popular.Passage TwoQuestions 51 to 55 are based on the following passage.People in business often make decisions based on th
48、eir own personal feelings or instincts. It is quite horrifying to see people being guided by some unknown force. But how wise is it, really, to let your instincts drive your decisions?In the decision-making process, relying on instincts only makes sense when you have a vast experience to support you. Simply feeling that something is right or should be done is highly subjective and can drown you.On the other hand, there is a more rational approach to making decisions. Data and analysis have long been associated with inforn记d decisions. These reduce