2024年四川学位英语考试真题

2024 Sichuan College English Test Part I Listening Comprehension Section A

Directions: In this section, you will hear 10 short

conversations. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a

conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard. 1. A. Hot B. Cold C. Cool D. Warm

2. A. Play golf B. Go hiking C. Go swimming D. Go dancing 3. A. A flower shop B. A drugstore C. A supermarket D. A bookshop

4. A. On Monday B. On Wednesday C. On Friday D. On Sunday

5. A. He’s feeling well. B. He’s studying hard. C. He’s having a bad cold. D. He’s getting a job.

Section B

Directions: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. The passages and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a passage and the questions about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the questions you have heard.

6. A. He is talking about losing his way. B. He is asking for some help. C. He is telling a story. D. He is introducing his friend. 7. A. He is asking for a rise in salary. B. He is resigning his job. C. He is complaining about his work. D. He is grateful for her praise.

8. A. The window was broken. B. The sun was shining in. C. The flowers were withering. D. Some kittens were missing. Part II Reading Comprehension Section A

Directions: After reading the passage below, choose the best answer to each question.

Are you worried about your memory skills or is there someone in your family who gets easily confused and forgetful?

Everybody knows what a great loss it is when you lose your memory, even if it’s only for a short period of time. However, memory loss can be a sign of a serious problem. Unlike your eyes, which may weaken with age, your memory need not become weaker as you grow older. In fact, like your muscles, your memory can improve with training and practice.

Let’s take the example of the chess champion. Have you ever wondered how they can play chess so well? What’s their secret? In fact, the best way to improve your memory is to keep on using it. The more you use your memory, the better it will respond.

There are lots of things you can do to help remember things better. You can use the same areas of your brain in different ways. You can work out the logical parts of your brain by solving riddles. You can work out the visual parts by reading and drawing from memory. You can even improve the very physical act of memory by learning how to relax.

9. What can help to improve memory according to the passage?

A. Using your memory more often B. Watching TV frequently

C. Playing computer games all day D. Reading newspapers now and then

10. How does the writer feel about memory loss?

A. It’s impossible to cure. B. It’s really worrying. C. It’s inevitable with age. D. It can be improved with practice. 11. What does the writer suggest we do with our memory according to the passage?

A. Use it or lose it B. Not use it at all C. Use it in one way D. Have a rest Section B

Directions: After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent.

The new president of the USA said in his acceptance speech that he is going to make peace his first main__________1__________. He said we should turn our swords into plowshares. The USA has an army of one million men. If they are all sent home to__________2__________on their farms, they could feed the__________3__________of the world.

As we turn swords into plowshares, we shall find that we have less need for large__________4__________of men trained in the

art of murder. We shall also have less need

for__________5__________and fewer battles, so there will be less need for armies.

12. __________1__________ 13. __________2__________ 14. __________3__________ 15. __________4__________ 16. __________5__________

Part III Vocabulary and Structure

Directions: There are 30 incomplete sentences in this part. For each sentence there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that best completes the sentence.

17. She’s hard-working _______ she’s always at the top of her class.

A. and B. but C. so D. although

18. _______ Mary and Jane are married. A. Both B. All C. None of D. Neither

19. A good story teller can keep the listeners _______ in his story.

A. delight B. delightful C. delighting D. delighted 20. He _______ his keys under the table before he left. A. must have left B. should have left C. could had left D. can have left

Part IV Writing Section A

Directions: Do not write the passage below. You should write a letter in about 100 words based on the following information. In your letter, you should

1) Explain why the support for an expedition of a certain country to the Antarctic was withdrawn

2) Express your regret and apology for the decision 3) Describe the potential consequences of the expedition being cancelled Dear Sir/Madam,

I am writing to you to inform you with regret that our company has decided to withdraw our support for the

expedition of your country to the Antarctic. This difficult decision was made due to the increase in costs and the unforeseen risks

involved in the expedition. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause your team.

The cancellation of the expedition may have a few negative consequences, such as a loss of valuable research opportunities and environmental data. It may also lead to disappointment among scientists and researchers who were looking forward to participating in the expedition.

Once again, we sincerely apologize for having to withdraw our support and hope that you will understand our decision. Yours sincerely, [Your Name] Section B

Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay on the topic of The Impact of Social Media on Society. You should write at least 150 words following the outline given below:

1. Describe the popularity and benefits of social media. 2. Discuss some of the negative impacts of social media on society.

3. Give your opinion on how to minimize the negative effects and maximize the positive effects of social media.

In recent years, social media has become increasingly popular and has greatly impacted society in both positive and negative ways. On the one hand, social media connects people from all over the world and allows for easy communication and information sharing. It has revolutionized the way we interact with one another and has even been used to promote social and political change.

However, social media also has its drawbacks. For one, it can lead to addiction and unhealthy habits such as spending too much time online. It can also be a breeding ground for cyberbullying and misinformation.

To minimize the negative effects of social media, it is important for users to be aware of their online presence and limit their screen time. It is also crucial for social media companies to implement better regulation and moderation policies to prevent the spread of harmful content. By doing so, we can ensure that social media remains a positive force in our society. Overall, social media has the potential to bring people together and create positive change, but it is important for us to use it responsibly and ethically.

In conclusion, the 2024 Sichuan College English Test contains various sections that test listening, reading, vocabulary, and writing skills. It is essential for test takers to prepare thoroughly in order to perform well on the exam. Good luck to all the participants in the test!