2018年12月英語四級答案發布【試卷一】（考蟲版）
四級寫譯解析
【中文原文】
由於通信網絡的快速發展，中國智能手機用戶數量近年來以驚人的速度增長。這極大地改變了許多人的閱讀方式。他們現在經常在智能手機上看新聞和文章，而不買傳統報刊。大量移動應用程序（apps）的開發使人們能用手機讀小說和其他形式的文學作品。因此，紙質書籍的銷售受到了影響。但調查顯示，儘管手機閱讀市場穩步增長，超半數成年人仍喜歡讀紙質書。
【參考譯文】
Due to the rapid development of communication networks, the number of smartphone users in China has been increasing at an alarming rate in recent years. This has dramatically changed a host of people’s ways of reading. Instead of purchasing traditional newspapers, now, they frequently read news and articles on their smartphones. The development of a considerable number of mobile apps enables people to read novels and other forms of literature works on their mobile phones. Thus, the sale of paper books has been influenced/affected/impacted. However, a survey demonstrates/shows that despite the steady/stable growth of the mobile phone reading market, over half of adults still prefer reading paper books.
【快評】
2018年12月四級翻譯再次考到“科技與現代生活”這一主題，該主題在考蟲給大家準備的“四級考前寫譯必備”資料裏就有一篇類似的話題。不僅話題類似，很多表達也有較大的相似度，相信這次聽課或認真學習了寫譯必備資料的同學，這篇翻譯想要得分甚至得高分，難度應該不大。
【估分建議】
翻譯的原始賦分是滿分15分，如果你寫的跟我寫的差不多，建議給自己估分12分左右；如果有點差勁，建議估分9分；如果很多地方有小錯，建議6分左右。
四級作文解析
Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay on the challenges of living in a big city. You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.
【破題思路】
首段：現象，即很多人喜歡在大城市生活
二段：大城市面臨的挑戰
微單：建議或觀點
【參考範文】
A considerable number of people, youngsters in particular, prefer living in big cities. After all, big cities may bring them more and better job opportunities to help them fulfill their potential.
However, there are certain challenges for those who choose to reside in large cities, especially metropolis like Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Shenzhen. To begin with, because of fierce competition, average citizens in big cities tend to suffer greater mental pressure, which is a common phenomenon. In addition, though most people can gain better salaries in big cities than those in small towns, they find it still hard to afford an apartment, due to the excessively high housing price. Finally, it is the large population in big cities that results in other challenges in daily life. A case in point is the road congestion. No one in big cities deems it comfortable to take the rush-hour subway, which is usually too crowded.
I, as a youngster, deem that it is of great necessity for us to face these challenges with courage, provided that we intend to work or live in large cities. Every one should bear in mind that any challenge means an opportunity to enhance ourselves. (200詞)
【參考譯文】
很多人，尤其是年輕人，更喜歡居住在大城市。畢竟，大城市可能帶給他們更多更好的就業機會，幫助他們發揮自己的潛能。
然而，對於選擇在諸如北上廣深這樣的大都市定居的人們而言，還是有一定的挑戰的。首先，由於競爭激烈，大城市的普通民衆往往承受更多精神壓力，這是一種普遍現象。此外，儘管比起小城鎮的人，大城市的多數人可以掙更多薪水，但因爲過高的房價，他們發現依然很難買得起一套公寓。最後，正是大城市的人口爆炸導致了日常生活的其他挑戰。一個典型例子就是道路堵塞。大城市中，沒有人會覺得乘坐高峯段的地鐵很舒服，這個時段的地鐵實在太擠了。
作爲一個年輕人，我認爲如果我們想要在城市工作或生活的話，就應該勇敢面對這些挑戰。每個人都應該記住：任何挑戰都是一個提升自己的機會。
四級閱讀
SectionA 選詞填空-空氣污染
26. F) damage (損害)
27. B) associated (與……有聯繫)
28. M) sources (來源)
29. D) constant (不斷的)
30. G) described (描述)
31. E) control (控制)
32. H) equals (等於)
33. K) regularly (經常)
34. I) exclusively (專門地；排外地)
35. O) vehicles (車輛)
SectionB 匹配題
36 paragraph D: Nadeau says sugar and …
37 paragraph B: Scott is delighted to get …
38 paragraph G: In southern California, …
39 paragraph A: Several times a month, …
40 paragraph I: Many people don’t know …
41 paragraph F: In the big picture, …
42 paragraph C: Nadean notices the pre-made…
43 paragraph J: Studies have explored evidence…
44 paragraph E: Nadean is a part of …
45 paragraph G: In southern California, …
SectionC-仔細閱讀
仔細閱讀1：地下水
46 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 fresh water.
50 C The cost may go up dye to desalination.
仔細閱讀2：人工智能
51 D Computers can become highly intelligent.
52 C They make sensible decision 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 an asset to human beings.
四級聽力解析
1. D) A man was pulled to safety after a building collapse.
2. B) He was collecting building materials.
3. C) Change British people’s negative view of maths.
4. A) Primary school teachers understand basic maths concepts.
5. D) He held a part-time job for over 20 years.
6. A) He can change his focus of attention and relax.
7. B) They rarely recognised him.
8. A) They saw a business opportunity there.
9. D) Provide quality furniture at affordable prices.
10.B) They all come from Romania.
11. C) All across Europe.
12. C) Try out a new restaurant together in town.
13. A) It provides information on local events.
14. B) They go to eat at different stylish restaurants.
15. D) This year’s Restaurant Week will start soon.
16. B) Exposing them to vegetables repeatedly.
17. D) They were disliked most by children.
18. C) Children’s eating habits can be changed.
19. A) A lot of garbage has been left on the moon.
20. C) It is costly to bring back.
21. D) Study the effect of radiation and vacuum on its materials.
22. D) It is likely to remain a means of business communication.
23. A) Make a timely response.
24. B) It requires no reply.
25. C) Avoid using capitals for emphasis.
