2021年6月大学英语四级真题(第1套)
Part I                        Writing                        (30 minutes)
Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a letter to express your thanks to your parents or any family members upon making memorable achievement. You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.
Part               Listening Comprehension                    (25 minutes)
Section A
Directions: In this section, you will hear three news reports. At the end of each news report, you will hear two or three questions. Both the news report and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.
Questions 1 and 2 are based on the news report you have just heard.
1. A)The International Labor Organization's key objective.
  B)The basic social protection for the most vulnerable.
  C)Rising unemployment worldwide.
  D)Global economic recovery.
2. A)Many countries have not taken measures to create enough jobs.
  B)Few countries know how to address the current economic crisis.
  C)Few countries have realized the seriousness of the current crisis.
  D)Many countries need support to improve their people's livelihood.
  Questions 3 and 4 are based on the news report you have just heard.
3. A)Serve standardized food nationwide.
  B)Put calorie information on the menu.
  C)Increase protein content in the food.
  D)Offer convenient food to customers.
4. A)They will be fined.
  B)They will be closed.
  C)They will get a warning.
  D)They will lose customers.
Questions 5 to 7 are based on the news report you have just heard.
Listening Comprehension   
Section A   
(1 ) The International Labor Organization says the number of people without jobs is increasing. In its latest update on global employment trends, the agency says projections of
the number of unemployed people this year range from 210 million to nearly 240 million people. The report warns that 200 million poor workers are at risk of joining the ranks of people living on less than 2 dollars per day in the past three years. The director general of the International Labor Organization Juan Somavia notes that some countries have taken measures to address the effects of the global crisis.
(2) However, he points out that many countries have not done so. And based on past experiences, it takes four to five years after economic recovery for unemployment to return to pre-crisis levels. Mr. Somavia says the International Labor Organization is proposing a global jobs ' agreement to deal with unemployment. “Its key objective is to place the center of recovery efforts—measures that would generate high levels of employment and provide basic social protection for the most vulnerable. "
1. What is the news report mainly about?
[参考答案]C
[解题技巧]选项A是国际劳工组织的主要目标,选项B是对弱势体的社会保障,选项C是世界各地 失业率增长,选项D是全球经济复苏。由选项可知,此题应与失业或就业有关
[答案详解]新闻开头提到国际劳工组织公布,失业人数持续上涨。接下来提到一些国家采取措施应 对全球危机,而有些国家则没有重视此危机。对此,国际劳工组织提出处理失业的协议。选项C全面地 概括了新闻报道的大意。故选C。
2. What does, Juan Somavia, director general of the International Labor Organization say?
[参考答案]A
[解题技巧]选项A是许多国家都没有采取措施创造足够的工作机会,选项B是很少国家知道怎么处 理当前的经济危机,选项C是很少国家意识到目前危机的严重性,选项D是许多国家需要支持来改善国民的生活。由选项可知,此题应与与家和经济危机有关。
[答案详解]总干事说现在许多国家还没有采取措施处理全球危机。故选A。选项B中许多国家没有采取措施,并不意味着它们不知道怎么处理;选项C和选项D未提及。
(3)    Big fast food chains in New York City have started to obey a first-of-its-kind rule, requiring them to post calorie counts right on the menu. Cathy Nonas is with the New York City Department of Health. uWe wanted to give people an opportunity to actually see the calories before they purchase the food and make a decision and inform decision. That if they want to make their healthier choice, if they want to eat fewer calories, they can. And we expect this will have a huge impact on obesity. And of course, if it has an impact on obesity, it will have an impact on diabetes, and heart disease, and high blood pressure. M The new rules will be introduced as a part of anti-obesity campaign that also includes a recent citywide ban on artificial trans fats in restaurant food. The menu rule only applies to restaurants that serve standardized potion sizes and have fifty or more locations nationwide. Starting last Saturday, (4) ctiains big enough to fall under the rnle will face penalties about 2,000 dollars for not showing calorie information in a prominent spot on their menus, preferably next to the price.
3.    What are big fast food chains in New York City required to do according to the new rule?
[参考答案]B
[解题技巧]选项A是在全国范围内提供标准食物,选项B是在菜单上标注有关卡路里的信息,选项C
是在食物中增加蛋白质含量,选项D是给顾客提供快餐。由选项可知,此题应与食物有关。
[答案详解四级听力]新闻开头提到,要遵守的第一条规则就是在菜单上标明有关卡路里的信息。故选B。其他选项未提及。
4.    What will happen to big restaurant chains that violate the new rule?
[参考答案]A
[解题技巧]选项A是它们会被,选项B是它们会停业,选项C是它们会被警告,选项D是它们将失去顾客。由选项可知,此题应与某事件的结果有关。
[答案详解]新闻中提到如果违背规则,就会被罚约两千美金,故选A。其他选项未提及。
(5)    Almost all companies recognize the importance of innovation today, but not many are able to integrate innovation into their business. A commentary in the Shanghai Daily points out that innovation doesn ' t mean piles of documents. It' s something more practical.
(6)    The article says many people tend to assume that innovation just means creating something new, but actually it ' s more than that. It's an attitude of doing things. A company should find ways to innovate not just in products but also in functions, business models and processes.