四级写译解析

【中文原文】

由于通信网络的快速发展，中国智能手机用户数量近年来以惊人的速度增长。这极大地改变了许多人的阅读方式。他们现在经常在智能手机上看新闻和文章，而不买传统报刊。大量移动应用程序（apps）的开发使人们能用手机读小说和其他形式的文学作品。因此，纸质书籍的销售受到了影响。但调查显示，尽管手机阅读市场稳步增长，超半数成年人仍喜欢读纸质书。

【参考译文】

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. 

【快评】

2018年12月四级翻译再次考到“科技与现代生活”这一主题，该主题在考虫给大家准备的“四级考前写译必备”资料里就有一篇类似的话题。不仅话题类似，很多表达也有较大的相似度，相信这次听课或认真学习了写译必备资料的同学，这篇翻译想要得分甚至得高分，难度应该不大。

【估分建议】

翻译的原始赋分是满分15分，如果你写的跟我写的差不多，建议给自己估分12分左右；如果有点差劲，建议估分9分；如果很多地方有小错，建议6分左右。

四级作文解析

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. 

【破题思路】

首段：现象，即很多人喜欢在大城市生活

二段：大城市面临的挑战

微单：建议或观点

【参考范文】

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词)

【参考译文】

很多人，尤其是年轻人，更喜欢居住在大城市。毕竟，大城市可能带给他们更多更好的就业机会，帮助他们发挥自己的潜能。

然而，对于选择在诸如北上广深这样的大都市定居的人们而言，还是有一定的挑战的。首先，由于竞争激烈，大城市的普通民众往往承受更多精神压力，这是一种普遍现象。此外，尽管比起小城镇的人，大城市的多数人可以挣更多薪水，但因为过高的房价，他们发现依然很难买得起一套公寓。最后，正是大城市的人口爆炸导致了日常生活的其他挑战。一个典型例子就是道路堵塞。大城市中，没有人会觉得乘坐高峰段的地铁很舒服，这个时段的地铁实在太挤了。

作为一个年轻人，我认为如果我们想要在城市工作或生活的话，就应该勇敢面对这些挑战。每个人都应该记住：任何挑战都是一个提升自己的机会。

四级阅读

SectionA 选词填空-空气污染

26. F) damage (损害)

27. B) associated (与……有联系)

28. M) sources (来源)

29. D) constant (不断的)

30. G) described (描述)

31. E) control (控制)

32. H) equals (等于)

33. K) regularly (经常)

34. I) exclusively (专门地；排外地)

35. O) vehicles (车辆)

SectionB 匹配题

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-仔细阅读

仔细阅读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.

仔细阅读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.

四级听力解析

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.