2024大学英语四级真题模拟04-12

1、The author’s purpose in writing the passage is _____.（单选题）

A. to persuade young children not to worry about criticism

B. to stress the importance of positive reinforcement to children

C. to discuss the skill of combining criticism with encouragement

D. to teach young athletes how to avoid burnout

试题答案：B

2、Hancock’s research finding surprised those who believed that _____.（单选题）

A. people are less likely to lie in instant messages

B. people are unlikely to lie in face-to-face interactions

C. people are most likely to lie in email communication

D. people are twice as likely to lie in phone conversations

试题答案：C

3、
（单选题）

A. They are encouraged to do maintenance for the training centre.

B. Most of them get paid for their work.

C. They have to cook their own meals.

D. They can choose to do community work.

试题答案：B

4、It is not feasible to build sea defenses to protect against erosion because _____.（单选题）

A. it is too costly and will endanger neighbouring areas

B. the government is too slow in taking action

C. they will be easily knocked down by waves and currents

D. house agents along the coast do not support the idea

试题答案：A

5、According to the passage, immigrants choose to settle in the U.S. dreaming that _____.（单选题）

A. they can start profitable business there

B. they can be more competitive in business

C. they will make a fortune overnight there

D. they will find better chances of employment

试题答案：D