1、2017 年 12 月英语四级考试真题全解析（第一套）第一部分：写作题目解析：审题：四级写作的第一步即读懂题目要求。读题目时我们需要在题干中去找“关键词” 。本次作文中读完题目，建议同学们用笔勾画出来五个关键词，即五个要点，顺序依次是“30 minutes”、 “essay”、 “how”、 “the relationship between doctors andpatients”、 “write at least 120 words but no more than180 words”其中关于考试时间和作文字数的要求每年都一致。接下来审题的重点：这次写作要求我们写一篇常见的议论文，并且去简
2、述如何处理医生和病人的关系。读完题目之后，我们了解到这次的写作主题即“医患关系（the relationship between doctors andpatients） ”。谋篇：四级写作的第二步即布局三段结构，这次写作中强调“如何处理医患关系” ，所以我们在第二段写作时，可以从两个维度出发医生和患者去叙述如何正确处理两个主体之间的关系。框架：全文分为三个段落。第一段为话题引出段（可结合情景作文第一段，先表明自己的观点） ；第二段为原因分析段（主要从医生/患者两个方面进行原因论述） ；第三段为意义阐述段。具体的范文如下，仅做参考：In the present age,it is genera
3、lly acknowledged that the relationship between doctors and patients is playing indispensable roles inour lives.As far as I am concerned,we should balance this kind of relationship from two aspects,doctorsand patients.The causes of this perspective are multiple.In the first place,the reason hasbeen c
4、ited as a major reason that doctorscannot be understood,for patients always maintain doctors can cure all kindsof disease.This is mainly due to the fact that although medical technology and science are advanced at an amazingrate,there exists a multitude of various kinds of diseases we cannot cure.Fu
5、rthermore,the reason can contribute this perspective that patients are believed to be lack of thefundamental medical knowledge,which results in this relationship are worried.Plenty of evidence has shown that anincreasing number of patients often go to extremes if their diseases cannot be cureinstant
6、ly.When it comes to ourmodern society,it is universally acknowledged that dealing with the relationship between doctors and patients in areasonable way plays a vitally important role in our lives.Undoubtedly,ifwe spare no efforts to do so,our future will be hopeful and promising.分割线第二部分：听力Section AN
7、ew report 11.答案:B)Her little brother.2.答案:C)By selling lemonade andpictures.题目解析：第 1 题：Q:Who did Edison raise money for?此题用新闻首句原则,了解大致内容是 Edison 卖柠檬水和画画为生病需要做心脏手术(surgery)的弟弟筹资。第一道题给考生来了个下马威, 难度系数比较高,需要考生自己分类信息再听取问题作答,这种题型称为模棱两可型题目, 考察学生听力和反应能力。A)Her friend Erika.根据顺序原则,A 选项在新闻最后才出现且与问题不符，先不作考虑。C/D
8、选项是Edison 祖母猜测 Edison 偷听到祖父的对话 ,从而得知弟弟生病,与问题无关,故排除。第 2 题：Q:How did Edison raisemoney?这道题难度中等,根据选项形式都是 by,可得知问题一定是问 how,因此, 可预先考虑应该紧抓文章中的“方式”,再根据视听一致原则即可得出答案。四级写作的第一步即读懂题目要求。读题目时我们需要在题干中去找“关键词” 。本次作文中读完题目，建议同学们用笔勾画出来五个关键词，即五个要点，顺序依次是“30 minutes”、 “essay”、 “how”、 “the relationship between doctors andp
9、atients”、 “write at least 120 words but no more than180 words”其中关于考试时间和作文字数的要求每年都一致。接下来审题的重点：这次写作要求我们写一篇常见的议论文，并且去简述如何处理医生和病人的关系。读完题目之后，我们了解到这次的写作主题即“医患关系（the relationship between doctors andpatients） ”。原文：A9-year-old girl in New Mexico has raised more than$500 for her little brotherwho needs heart
10、surgery in Houston Texas this July.AddisonWitulskis grandmother Kim Allred said Addison probably overheard aconversation between family members talking about the funds needed to get herlittle brother to treatment.“I guess she overheard her grandfather and me talking about how were worriedabout how w
11、ere going to get to Houston,for my grandsons heart surgery,”saidAllred.She decided to go outside and have a lemonade stand and make somedrawings and pictures and sell them.”Thatswhen Addison and her friends Erika and Emily Borden decided to sell lemonadefor 50 cents a cup and sell pictures for 25 ce
12、nts each.BeforeAllred knew it,New Mexico State Police Officers were among the many,stoppingby helping them reach a total of$568.The family turned to social mediaexpressing their gratitude saying,“From the bottom of our hearts,we wouldlike to deeply thank each and every person that stopped by!”New re
13、port 23.答案：C)Providing clean energy to five million people.4.答案：B)They can be laid right on top of existing highways.题目解析：第 3 题：Q： What is the Francispurpose ofconstructing solar panels?原文:Last week,France announced the country wouldpay 621miles of road with solar panels over the next five years wit
14、h the goalof providing cheap,renewable energy to five million people.(法国将在五年内马路上建造太阳能板,旨在为人们供应可生能源。)这道题难度中等,遵照视一致原则, 同时注意答案前后一致。第 4 题：Q:What is especial about the solar panels used in the walkway?这道题有模棱两可选项出现,即 B/C。但是,C 呈现的听力内容只是介绍太阳能板的厚度；而 B 则是问题所问的特殊作用,因此, 综合问题,得出答案即 B。其中,highway 相对应同义替换的词汇有:walkw
15、ay,bypass 等。原文：Last week,France announced that the countrywill pave 621 miles of road with solar panels over the next five years,withthe goal of providing cheap,renewable energy to five million people.Called“the Wattway,”the roads will be builtthrough joint efforts with the French road-building comp
16、any Colas and theNational Institute of Solar Energy.The company spent the last five yearsdeveloping solar panels that are only about a quarter of an inch thick and are strongenough to stand up to heavy highway traffic without breaking or making theroads more slippery.The panels are also designed so
17、that they can be installeddirectly on top of existing roadways,making them relativelycheap and easy to install.Franceisn t the first country to kick around the idea of paving its roads with solarpanels.In November 2015,the Netherlands completed a 229-foot-long bike pathpaved with solar panels as a t
18、est for future projects.However,this is thefirst time a panel has been designed to be laid directly on top of existingroads and the first project to install the panels on public highways.New report 35.答案：A)Endless fighting in the region.6.答案：D)To find evidence of the existence of the“lost lions”.7.答
19、案：B)Lionstracks.题目解析：第 5 题：Q： What has made it difficult to surveylions in remote parts of Susan and Ethiopia？原文：Continuousfighting in the region has made survey difficult.这篇新闻研究者们证实非洲的狮子正在大范围消失,并成立小组研究狮子的栖息地。这道题难度中等,通过视听一致即可。第 6 题：Q:What was the main purpose of the research?细节题。目的题，按照顺序中段听到了 thedis
20、covery of the lost lions 内容，以及catchimages/identify lionstracks，确定答案。第 7 题：Q:What did the researchers find in the national park?解析：细节题。视听一致原则，依据 identifylionstracks,确定答案.原文：Lions have disappeared from much of Africa,but for the past few years scientists have wondered if the big cats werehanging on in
21、 remote parts of Sudan and Ethiopia.Continuous fighting in theregion has made surveys difficult.But scientists released a report Mondaydocumenting,with hard evidence,the discovery of“lost lions.“A team with Oxford Universitys WildlifeConservation Research Unit,supported by a charity organization,spe
22、nt twonights in November camping in the National Park in northwest Ethiopia,on theEthiopia-Sudan border.The researchers set out six camera traps capturingimages of lions,and they identified lion tracks.The scientists concluded that lions are alsolikely to live in the neighbouring National Park acros
23、s the border in Sudan.The International Union for Conservation of Nature had previously consideredthe area a“possible range“for the species,and local people hadreported seeing lions in the area,but no one presented convincing evidence.Section BConversation 18.【答案】A.Her“lucky birthday”【问题】What is the
24、 woman looking forward to?【原文+解析 】A golden or lucky birthday iswhen one turns the age of their birth date.一个黄金或幸运的生日是当一个人到达出生日期的年龄。9.【答案】D.Threw her a surprise party.【问题】What did the womans parents do on her sisterslucky birthday?【原文+解析 】My parents did throw her asurprise party that year.那年我父母给她举办了一
25、个惊喜派对。10.答案：B.The trip her husband has planned.【问题】What is the woman eager to find out about?【原文+解析 】Im dying to know what kind of trip he has planned or way we are going.我很想知道他计划了什么样的旅行，或者我们打算去哪。11.答案：C.He is eager to learn how thecouples holiday turns out.【问题】What does the man say at the end of th
26、econversation?【原文+解析 】I cant wait to hear all aboutit when you get back.我等不及要听到你回来的消息了。原文：M:I bet youre looking forward to the end of this month.Are you?W:Yes,I am.How did you know?M:David told me you had a special birthday coming up.W:Oh yeah thats right.This year will be my golden birthday.M:What
27、does that mean?Ive never heard of a golden birthday.W:Ive actually just learnt this concept myself.Fortunately,just in time tocelebrate.A golden or lucky birthday is when one turns the age of their birthdate.So,for example,my sisters birthday is December 9th and her goldenbirthday would have been th
28、e year she turned nine years old.Come to think ofit,my parents did throw her a surprise party that year.M:Interesting.Too bad I missed mine.My golden birthday wouldve been four yearsago.I assume you got big plans then.W:Actually yes.My husband is planning a surprise holiday for the two of us nextwee
29、k.I have no idea what hes got in mind,but Im excited to find out.Has hementioned anything to you?M:He might have.W:Anything youd like to share?Im dying to know what kind of trip he has plannedon where were going.M:You know nothing at all?W:Not a clue.Hard to imagine,isnt it?Though I must say I think
30、 hes beenhaving even more fun keeping the secret from me in the past few weeks.M:Im sure both of you will have a fantastic time.Happy golden birthday!I cantwait to hear all about it when you get back.Conversation 212.答案：A.They are sensitive to thedynamics of a negotiation.【问题】What does the man say a
31、bout good negotiators?【原文+解析 】They are sensitive to thedynamics of a negotiation.他们对谈判的动态很敏感。13.答案：B.They know when to stop.【问题】What does the man say maybe the most important thingto a successful negotiator?【原文+解析 】And perhaps most importantly,they know when to stop.也许最重要的是，他们知道什么时候该停下来。14.答案：C.They
32、 learn quickly.【问题】How is a good negotiator different from a poor one?【原文+解析 】Good negotiators learn fast.好的谈判者学得快。15.答案：D.Get to know the other side.【问题】What is the first stage of a negotiation accordingto a man?【原文+解析 】There are about six stages of anegotiation:get to know the other side 谈判大致有六个阶段
33、：了解对方。原文：W:Mr.Green,what do you think makes asuccessful negotiator?M:Well,thats hard to define.But I thinksuccessful negotiators have several things in common.They are always politeand rational people.They are firm but flexible.They can recognize power andknow how to use it.They are sensitive to the
34、 dynamics of the negotiation.Theway of rises and falls and how it may change direction.They project the imageof confidence,and perhaps most importantly,they know when to stop.W:And,what about an unsuccessfulnegotiator?M:Well,this is probably all of us when westart out.We are probably immature and ov
35、er-trusting.Too emotional oraggressive.We are unsure of ourselves and we want to be liked by everyone.Good negotiators learn fast.Poor negotiators remain like that and go on losingnegotiations.W:In your opinion,can the skills ofnegotiation be taught?M:Well,you can teach someone how to preparefor a n
36、egotiation.There are perhaps six stages in every negotiation.Get toknow the other side.State your goals.Start the process.Clarify areas ofdisagreement or conflict.Reassess your position.Making acceptablecompromises.And finally,reach some agreement in principle.These stages canbe studied.And strategi
37、es to be used in each can be planned beforehand.But Ithink,the really successful negotiator is probably born with six sense aboutresponding appropriately to the situation at hand.W:The artistic sense youve just described?M:Yes.Thats right.Section CPassage 116.【答案】D)How spaceresearch benefits people
38、on Earth.【问题】What do some peoplewant to know about space exploration?【原文+解析 】Some people wonder why countries spend millions of dollars onspace projects.They want to know how space research helps people on Earth.有些人想知道为什么国家在太空项目上花费了数百万美元。他们想知道太空研究是如何帮助地球上的人们的。该句为段首句，运用题文同序和视听一致确定答案为“D 太空研究如何造福地球上的人们
39、。 ”17.【答案】B)Theydeveloped objects for astronauts to use in outer space.【问题】What didscientists do for the space shuttle missions?【原文+解析 】And in the space shuttle missions today,scientists developedobjects for the astronauts to use on the moon,and in space.在今天的航天飞行任务中，科学家们开发了宇航员在月球和太空中使用的物体。该句与答案“B 他们
40、开发了宇航员在外层空间使用的物体。”一致，所以答案选 B。18.【答案】A)They areextremely accurate.【问题】what does thespeaker say about quartz crystal clocks and watches?【原文+解析 】For example,we have quartz crystal clocks and watches accurateto within one minute a year.例如，我们有石英晶体钟和手表可以精确到在一年中只有一分钟之内的误差。原文：Somepeople wonder why countries
41、 spend millions of dollars on space projects.Theywant to know how space research helps people on Earth.Actually spacetechnology helps people on Earth every day.This is called“spin-offtechnology.“Spin-offtechnology is space technology that is now used on Earth.Inearly space programs,such as the Apoll
42、o missions of the 1960s and 1970s,andin the Space Shuttle missions today,scientists developed objects for theastronauts to use on the moon and in space.We now use some of these objects every day.Forexample,we have Quartz crystal clocks and watches accurate to within one minutea year.We purify the wa
43、ter we drink with awater filter designed for the astronautsuse in space.Thecordless,hand-held tools we use in our homes,such as vacuum cleaners,flashlights,drills and saws came from the technology of these early spaceprograms.Oncold winter days we can stay warm with battery-operated gloves and socks
44、,andspecially made coats and jackets.All of these clothes are similar to thespacesuit designs that kept astronauts comfortable in the temperatures of themoon,and are spin-offs from space technology.These products are only a few examplesof the many ways space technology helps us in our everyday lives
45、.No one knowshow new spin-off technology from the International Space Station will help usin the future.Passage 219.【答案】C)It markedthe beginning of something new.【问题】Why does thespeaker say she would like to go back and live in the 18th century America?【原文+解析 】Well,if I could go back in history and
46、live,Id like to goback to the 18th century,perhaps in colonial America in Yankee New Englandwhere one of my ancestors lived,because it was the beginning of something.好吧，如果我能回到历史中去生活，我想回到十八世纪，也许是在殖民地美国的新英格兰，我的一个祖先住在那里，因为它是某事的开端。该句位于段首句，题文同序定位答案于此句，并且该句与选项“C 它标志着新事物的开始。 ”意思一致，所以答案选 C。20.【答案】A)They bel
47、ieved in working for goals.【问题】What does thespeaker say about the Puritans?【原文+解析 】Im deeplyattached to the Puritan tradition,not in a religious sense,but they believein working for something,working for goals and I like that.我深深地爱上了清教徒的传统，不是宗教意义上的，而是他们相信工作的事，工作的目标，我很喜欢这一点。与选项 A 一致。21.【答案】D)Doing ne
48、edlework by the fire.【问题】What would thespeaker like doing if she could go back to the past?【原文+解析 】I love thecolonial fabrics,or the silver work,the furnishings,the combination ofelegance and simplicity,I love it.The printing,the books and very attachedto all that kind of thing.That may not all be v
49、ery entertaining in the modernsense of the world,but I would have enjoyed spending my evenings in thatenvironment,discussing new ideas,building a new world,and I can seemyself sitting on a small chair by afire doing needlework.我喜欢殖民地的布料，银色的工作，家具，优雅和简单的结合，我喜欢它。印刷品，书籍，非常依恋所有的东西。可能不是所有的东西都在现代意义上是非常有趣的，但我会喜欢在那样的环境里度过我的晚上，讨论新的想法，建立一个新的世界，我能看到自己坐在火旁做针线活的小凳子上。答案“D 在火炉边做针线活。 ”与原文最后一句一致，所以选择 D。原文：Well,if I could go back in history and live,Id like to go back to the 18th century and perhaps in colonial America inYankee,New England,where one of my ancestors lived
