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2025年12月英语四级真题 第二套
完整版听力原文｜中英对照+重点词汇
Section A
News Report 1
Customs and Border Protection officials are seeing a rise in people illegally bringing eggs from Mexico into border states such as Texas.美国海关与边境保护局官员发现，越来越多人非法将鸡蛋从墨西哥带入德克萨斯等边境州。
The U.S. average price for a dozen large eggs last month hit four dollars twenty-five cents. That's more than double their one dollar seventy-eight cents price in December 2021. Meanwhile, 30 eggs in Mexico sell for just three dollars forty cents.上个月，美国一打大号鸡蛋的平均价格达到4美元25美分。这是2021年12月1美元78美分价格的两倍多。与此同时，在墨西哥，30枚鸡蛋的售价仅为3美元40美分。
Those bringing eggs into the U.S. risk fines of up to $10,000, but officials say they usually seize and destroy the eggs. They also impose a 300-dollar penalty.将鸡蛋带入美国的人可能面临最高1万美元的罚款，但官员表示，他们通常会没收并销毁这些鸡蛋。他们还会处以300美元的罚金。
The Department of Agriculture banned eggs from Mexico in 2012. This was due to the risk of bird flu.美国农业部于2012年禁止从墨西哥进口鸡蛋。这是因为存在禽流感风险。
Officials said most people arriving at international borders with eggs are truthful about their purchases. They simply don't know bringing eggs is not allowed.官员表示，大多数携带鸡蛋抵达国际边境的人都会如实说明自己的购买情况。他们只是并不知道携带鸡蛋入境是不允许的。
Generally, the items are declared during the first inspection, then the person can abandon the eggs without consequence, a Customs and Border Protection spokesperson said.美国海关与边境保护局的一名发言人说，一般来说，这些物品会在初次检查时被申报，随后当事人可以主动放弃这些鸡蛋，而不会受到处罚。
Even so, there have been a very small number of cases recently when authorities discovered eggs during further inspections.即便如此，最近仍有极少数案例中，执法部门在进一步检查时发现了鸡蛋。
重点词汇
- Customs and Border Protection：海关与边境保护局
- illegally：非法地
- border state：边境州
- seize：没收
- destroy：销毁
- impose a penalty：处以罚金
- bird flu：禽流感
- declare：申报
Questions 1 and 2 are based on the news report you have just heard.
1. What do we learn from the news report about the egg price in the U.S.?
A) It has gone up sharply.
B) It has been fluctuating.
C) It has risen because of bird flu.
D) It has been consumers’ concern.
2. What does the news report say about most people arriving at American borders with eggs?
A) They don’t want to abandon their eggs.
B) They don’t know they will be heavily fined.
C) They don’t know they are forbidden to bring eggs.
D) They don’t declare their eggs during the inspection.
News Report 2
Nettie's House, a restaurant in America, has been hit with criticism after announcing on their website that children under the age of 10 are no longer welcome.美国一家名为“内蒂之家”的餐厅在其网站上宣布不再欢迎10岁以下儿童后，受到了批评。
Among the reasons given for the decision, the restaurant cited noise levels, lack of space for high chairs, cleaning up crazy messes, and the liability of kids running around the restaurant. They decided that it was time to take control. The decision wasn't made lightly, but some recent events pushed them to implement this new policy.在解释这一决定的原因时，该餐厅提到了噪音水平、没有足够空间放置儿童高脚椅、清理乱七八糟的场面，以及孩子在餐厅里跑来跑去所带来的责任风险。他们决定是时候进行管理了。这个决定并不是轻率作出的，但最近发生的一些事情促使他们实施这项新政策。
Responding to the post, one person commented that it is messed up beyond another level. Children are children. Moms are tired and don't have time to cook. Not welcoming children under 10 is a complete slap in the face to families. He felt so disappointed in the establishment.一位网友在回应这则帖子时评论说，这简直离谱到了另一个程度。孩子就是孩子。妈妈们很累，也没有时间做饭。不欢迎10岁以下儿童，完全是对家庭的一记耳光。他对这家店感到非常失望。
There are others, however, who showed support for the restaurant's decision. They said it has the right to implement any rules it wants.不过，也有其他人表示支持餐厅的决定。他们说，餐厅有权实行自己想要的任何规定。
重点词汇
- be hit with criticism：受到批评
- be no longer welcome：不再受欢迎 / 不再被接待
- cite：列举，引用
- high chair：儿童高脚椅
- liability：责任，风险
- implement a policy：实施政策
- establishment：商家，机构
- show support for：表示支持
Questions 3 and 4 are based on the news report you have just heard.
3. What do we learn from the news report about the restaurant Nettie's House?
A) It is no longer critical of younger customers.
B) It has banned kids under 10 from dining there.
C) It is no longer as noisy and crowded as before.
D) It has implemented a decision to expand business.
4. What do supporters say in response to the restaurant's new policy?
A) It is fully aware of frequent customers' feelings.
B) It caters to the tastes of different customers.
C) It is entitled to adopt any rules it wants.
D) It should announce its decisions online.
News Report 3
Biosecurity officers were searching a suburb in Australia where an adult snake was believed to be wandering after the discovery of a huge, freshly shed snake skin.在发现一张刚脱落的巨大蛇皮后，生物安全官员正在澳大利亚一个郊区搜寻一条被认为正在游荡的成年蛇。
The skin was found at a construction site, and the government wrote to residents to warn them. They were told to observe and, if possible, photograph the animal. If it was moving, watch where it went. It was recommended not to make contact with the animal.这张蛇皮是在一处建筑工地发现的，政府随后写信提醒居民。居民被告知要观察这只动物，并在可能的情况下给它拍照。如果它在移动，就留意它去了哪里。政府建议不要与这只动物接触。
The type of snake was determined to be one of the world's largest snake species. It is not venomous, but can still attack and kill its victims.经判断，这种蛇属于世界上最大的蛇类之一。它没有毒性，但仍然能够攻击并杀死猎物。
This type of snake is classified as a threat to humans, especially small children, as well as pets. They may carry viruses that are fatal to native snakes, which do not have resistance.这种蛇被归类为对人类，尤其是小孩，以及宠物构成威胁的动物。它们可能携带对本土蛇类致命的病毒，而本土蛇类并不具备抵抗力。
If officers found the snake, they would employ a licensed snake catcher to catch it and transport it to a specialist animal doctor, the government said. 政府表示，如果官员找到这条蛇，他们将雇用持证捕蛇人将其捕获，并把它送往专科兽医处。
If caught, the snake would be examined to determine where it came from, how long it had been in the area, what it had been eating, whether it was carrying any diseases of concern, and whether it had produced babies.如果被抓到，这条蛇将接受检查，以确定它来自哪里、在该地区停留了多久、吃了什么、是否携带任何令人担忧的疾病，以及是否已经繁殖后代。
重点词汇
- biosecurity officer：生物安全官员
- suburb：郊区
- shed skin：脱落的皮
- construction site：建筑工地
- venomous：有毒的
- classify as：归类为
- fatal：致命的
- licensed snake catcher：持证捕蛇人
Questions 5 to 7 are based on the news report you have just heard.
5. What does the report say biosecurity officers were searching for?
A) A missing pet.
B) A grown-up snake.
C) A huge animal skin.
D) A snake specialist.
6. Where does the report say the discovery was made?
A) In a government office.
B) In a deserted house.
C) At a local zoo.
D) At a construction site.
7. What did the government say would be done if biosecurity officers found what they were searching for?
A) Figuring out where it came from.
B) Curing it of any possible diseases.
C) Protecting its babies against harm.
D) Determining how to catch it safely.
Section B
Conversation 1
A: Poor Hannah.A：可怜的汉娜。
B: Why? What happened?B：为什么？发生什么事了？
A: Didn't you hear? She won a TV competition and became a millionaire overnight.A：你没听说吗？她赢了一档电视竞赛节目，一夜之间成了百万富翁。
B: No way! That's incredible. Are you kidding?B：不会吧！太不可思议了。你在开玩笑吗？
A: No, I'm serious. I swear it. She went on a TV show where they quiz on general knowledge, and she won first prize.A：没有，我是认真的。我发誓。她参加了一档考查常识知识的电视节目，并获得了一等奖。
B: Wow, that's so lucky of her. How much did she win?B：哇，她真幸运。她赢了多少钱？
A: I'm not sure of the exact figure, but it's a few million euros, maybe €5 million after tax.A：我不确定具体数额，但有几百万欧元，税后可能有500万欧元。
B: I can't believe it. You are really not joking, are you?B：我不敢相信。你真的不是在开玩笑，对吧？
A: Honestly, look at my face. Our friend Hannah won a ton of money.A：说真的，看看我的表情。我们的朋友汉娜赢了一大笔钱。
B: Unbelievable! Then why were you saying poor Hannah?B：太难以置信了！那你为什么说可怜的汉娜？
A: Well, it turns out that she's spent it all already.A：嗯，结果是她已经把钱全花光了。
B: €5 million? How is that even possible?B：500万欧元？这怎么可能？
A: She bought a house for herself and her husband, a house for her parents, and then a house for each of her four brothers and sisters. And then she bought her husband a ridiculously expensive sports car.A：她给自己和丈夫买了一套房，给父母买了一套房，然后又给她的四个兄弟姐妹每人买了一套房。之后，她还给丈夫买了一辆贵得离谱的跑车。
B: Wow. Are they all happy? Because that's what matters, isn't it?B：哇。他们都高兴吗？因为这才是重要的，不是吗？
A: I know for a fact Hannah isn't. You see, she was planning to quit the job she hates and retire early, but now that she ran out of money, she can't. Basically, she miscalculated how fast she was burning through the money, and she's now full of regret.A：我确定汉娜并不高兴。你看，她本来打算辞掉自己讨厌的工作并提前退休，但现在钱花光了，她做不到了。基本上，她误判了自己花钱的速度，现在满心后悔。
B: Why don't they sell that flashy new car?B：他们为什么不把那辆炫目的新车卖掉呢？
A: She wants to, but her husband refuses to get rid of it. He says the car is the best thing that has ever happened to him, and if she sells it, he will divorce her.A：她想卖，但她丈夫拒绝放弃它。他说这辆车是他人生中发生过的最好的事，如果她卖掉它，他就会和她离婚。
重点词汇
- millionaire：百万富翁
- overnight：一夜之间
- general knowledge：常识知识
- exact figure：确切数额
- after tax：税后
- ridiculously expensive：贵得离谱的
- run out of money：钱花光
- full of regret：满心后悔
Questions 8 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.
Question 8. Why does the woman say she swears it?
A) The man doesn't agree Hannah is poor.
B) The man doesn't believe what she says.
C) The man doesn't think she can be a millionaire.
D) The man doesn't consider her to be trustworthy.
9. What do we learn about Hannah from the conversation?
A) She no longer has any money left.
B) She has been betrayed by her family.
C) She can no longer hold on to her job.
D) She has been robbed of 5 million Euros.
10. What does the man think really matters to people?
A) Fortune.
B) Family.
C) Harmony.
D) Happiness.
11. What does Hannah's husband say he'll do if she sells the new car?
A) Divorce her.
B) Leave home.
C) Buy her a more expensive model.
D) Let the best thing happen to them.
Conversation 2
A: If you have time right now, I think we need to sit down and discuss what exactly we are going to do for Jake's education next year. I've been thinking it over, and I'd like to send him to Westwood Elementary.A：如果你现在有时间，我觉得我们需要坐下来讨论一下，明年到底要如何安排杰克的教育。我已经仔细考虑过了，我想把他送到韦斯特伍德小学。
B: You mean that boarding school? I thought we agreed that we would not be sending him away at such a young age. I admit that their academic record is very strong, with many outstanding awards for achievements in science and math. But he is just not mature enough to live on his own at this point. What about enrolling him in Lakeview School?B：你是说那所寄宿学校吗？我以为我们已经同意，不会在他这么小的时候把他送走。我承认他们的学业成绩非常优秀，在科学和数学方面也获得过很多杰出奖项。但以他现在的年龄，还不够成熟，不能独自生活。那让他入读莱克维尤学校怎么样？
A: They do have a great outdoor campus where he could finally learn all those outdoor sports you have been wanting him to try. With so much greenery and fresh air, I think his current breathing problems would probably disappear.A：他们确实有一个很棒的户外校园，他终于可以学习那些你一直想让他尝试的户外运动。有那么多绿植和新鲜空气，我想他目前的呼吸问题可能会消失。
A: They did just open, though, so I don't think I feel comfortable having our son in the first class of a brand-new school.A：不过，他们才刚刚开办，所以我不太放心让我们的儿子成为一所全新学校的第一届学生。
B: Yeah, the classrooms would probably smell like paint, making the air in the school all stuffy. What about our local school, then? They have a wonderful arts program that would really challenge Jake in terms of creativity and imagination. Being practically next door, one of us could take him to school every day before going to work.B：是啊，教室里可能会有油漆味，让学校里的空气都变得很闷。那我们本地的学校怎么样？他们有很棒的艺术课程，真的能在创造力和想象力方面激发杰克。离家几乎就在隔壁，我们其中一个人每天上班前都可以送他去学校。
A: I don't know. They have a reputation of being overly strict with the students, not to mention the overwhelming amount of homework they assign, which would lead to a lot of pressure for Jake and me. What if we send him to the place near your mother's house?A：我不知道。他们以对学生过于严格而出名，更不用说他们布置的作业量大得惊人，这会给杰克和我带来很大压力。要不我们把他送到你母亲家附近的那所学校？
重点词汇
- think over：仔细考虑
- boarding school：寄宿学校
- academic record：学业成绩
- mature：成熟的
- enroll：使入学，登记
- greenery：绿植，绿地
- brand-new：全新的
- overwhelming：数量大得令人难以承受的
Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.
12. What does the man say about Jake?
A) The man doesn't agree Hannah is poor.
B) The man doesn't believe what she says.
C) The man doesn't think she can be a millionaire.
D) The man doesn't consider her to be trustworthy.
13. Why does the woman feel uncomfortable about sending Jake to Lakeview School?
A) She no longer has any money left.
B) She has been betrayed by her family.
C) She can no longer hold on to her job.
D) She has been robbed of 5 million Euros.
14. What does the man say about their local school?
A) It has a beautiful campus.
B) It is within walking distance.
C) It has a wonderful arts program.
D) It is helpful to Jake’s breathing problems.
15. What does the woman suggest at the end of the conversation?
A) Asking Jake which school he himself prefers to enroll in.
B) Thinking twice about what is best for Jake’s education next year.
C) Consulting her mother about which school Jake is to attend.
D) Sending Jake to the school near the biome of the man's mother.
Section C
Passage 1
Analytical decision-making is a decision-making approach where a manager makes important business decisions only with solid data. This style contrasts with more instinctive leadership styles where managers make many decisions using instinct or opinion.分析型决策是一种决策方法，在这种方法中，管理者只依据可靠数据作出重要的商业决策。这种风格不同于更凭直觉的领导风格，后者中管理者会依据直觉或个人看法作出许多决策。
While analytical decision-makers benefit from a deliberate, thoughtful approach, this style also has some shortcomings. A key flaw with analytical decision-making is that it takes time.虽然分析型决策者受益于一种审慎、周密的方法，但这种风格也存在一些缺点。分析型决策的一个关键缺陷是它需要时间。
While this approach is beneficial when you have the time and the decision is important, it is problematic when time is crucial. Analytical decision-makers struggle with deadlines and a sense of urgency with decisions. In situations where you need more timely action, decisions based on some information and instinct may work better.虽然当你有时间且决策很重要时，这种方法是有益的，但当时间至关重要时，它就会出现问题。分析型决策者在面对截止期限和需要紧迫作出决定时会感到吃力。在需要更及时行动的情况下，基于部分信息和直觉的决策可能效果更好。
The desire to be right is a major driver of analytical decision-making. Leaders who use this style don't want to make mistakes.想要做对事情，是分析型决策的一个主要驱动因素。采用这种风格的领导者不想犯错。
This commitment to one right way of thinking or doing things hinders the manager's flexibility. Inflexibility causes you to ignore or avoid listening to the thoughts and ideas of others. You only want to utilize hard data or facts.这种坚持认为只有一种正确思考方式或做事方式的态度，会妨碍管理者的灵活性。缺乏灵活性会使你忽视或避免倾听他人的想法和观点。你只想利用硬数据或事实。
Despite its restrictions, analytical decision-making does have several key strengths. By relying on facts and data, you minimize your potential for a wrong decision. You also get away from the habit of making guesses or following instincts.尽管存在限制，分析型决策确实也有几个关键优势。依靠事实和数据，你可以把作出错误决定的可能性降到最低。你也会摆脱凭猜测或跟随直觉作决定的习惯。
Database technology enables business leaders to look through hard evidence in analyzing target markets and promotional strategies rather than making assumptions or guesses on what works.数据库技术使企业领导者能够在分析目标市场和促销策略时查看确凿证据，而不是对什么有效作出假设或猜测。
重点词汇
- analytical decision-making：分析型决策
- solid data：可靠数据
- instinctive：凭直觉的
- deliberate：审慎的
- shortcoming：缺点
- deadline：截止期限
- sense of urgency：紧迫感
- hard evidence：确凿证据
Questions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard.
16. What does the passage say is a major flaw of analytical decision-making?
A) It is time consuming.
B) It is unfit for crucial issues.
C) It relies too much on solid data.
D) It dulls a leader's sense of urgency.
17. What does a leader tend to do when they are committed to analytical decision-making?
A) Depend on digital technology.
B) Make assumptions and guesses.
C) Ignore others’ thoughts and ideas.
D) Lay emphasis on thinking flexibly.
18. What is a key strength of analytical decision-making?
A) Maximizing the advantage of available resources.
B) Minimizing the possibility of a wrong decision.
C) Discovering new potential markets.
D) Perfecting promotional strategies.
Passage 2
What is the secret to living past 100? Playing the piano is among the things the world's oldest person believes has contributed to her long life.活过100岁的秘诀是什么？弹钢琴是世界上最长寿的人认为有助于她长寿的事情之一。
Maria Branyas Morera is now 115 years and 320 days old. That means she's been alive longer than any other living individual.玛丽亚·布兰亚斯·莫雷拉现在115岁零320天。这意味着她比任何其他在世的人都活得更久。
Branyas was born in the United States on April 4, 1907, but her family moved to Spain, where they were originally from, when she was a young child. She has lived there ever since.布兰亚斯于1907年4月4日出生在美国，但在她年幼时，她的家人搬回了他们原本来自的西班牙。从那以后，她一直住在那里。
The 115-year-old is active on social media, regularly sharing aspects of her life. She also shares some of her secrets to living so long.这位115岁的老人活跃于社交媒体，经常分享自己生活的点滴。她还分享了一些自己长寿的秘诀。
These include playing the piano from a young age. Unfortunately, she had to give up the practice seven years ago at 108.这些秘诀包括从小弹钢琴。遗憾的是，她在七年前，也就是108岁时，不得不放弃这项练习。
Her other secrets for living a long life: she led an active lifestyle until her later years, but has never followed a specific diet.她长寿的其他秘诀包括：她一直保持积极的生活方式直到晚年，但从未遵循过特定饮食。
Many people ask me what diet I follow to live so many years, Branyas wrote. I have always eaten little, but everything, and I have never followed any plan.布兰亚斯写道，许多人问我遵循什么饮食才能活这么多年。我一直吃得少，但什么都吃，而且我从未遵循任何计划。
But she does eat yogurt every day, which she said has an infinite number of positive properties for the body.但她确实每天吃酸奶，她说酸奶对身体有无数积极作用。
She has also said that the secret to a long life is knowing how to choose what to forget. Life would be impossible if we remembered everything, she said.她还曾说，长寿的秘诀是知道如何选择忘记什么。她说，如果我们记住所有事情，生活将变得不可能。
重点词汇
- live past 100：活过100岁
- contribute to：有助于，促成
- long life：长寿
- be active on social media：活跃于社交媒体
- from a young age：从小
- active lifestyle：积极的生活方式
- specific diet：特定饮食
- positive properties：积极作用，有益特性
Questions 19 to 21 are based on the passage you have just heard.
19. What do we learn about Maria Branyas Morera?
A) She is one of the world's best-known pianists.
B) She celebrated her 110th birthday this April.
C) She moved to the U.S. at a young age.
D) She is the world’s oldest individual.
20. What is one of Maria Branyas Morera's secrets to living a long life?
A) Being always active on social media.
B) Doing regular and vigorous exercise.
C) Playing the piano from a young age.
D) Following a specific diet every day.
21. What does Maria Branyas Morera think also contributes to a long life?
A) Eating as little as one can possibly manage.
B) Having the ability to forget things selectively.
C) Figuring out the positive properties of each food item.
D) Knowing how to remember major events in one's life.
Passage 3
It's the first day of school, and your teacher tells you to find a seat in the classroom. Where do you sit? Does it matter? Yes, it does matter where you sit in your classroom, so choose and choose carefully.开学第一天，老师让你在教室里找一个座位。你会坐在哪里？这重要吗？是的，你在教室里坐在哪里确实很重要，所以要选择，而且要慎重选择。
Studies report that where you sit in the classroom can impact your ability to learn and the way your teacher perceives you. Guess what else? Your grade.研究报告称，你在教室里的座位位置会影响你的学习能力以及老师对你的看法。还有什么呢？你的成绩。
Then what is the best seat in the classroom? In one study, students who sat in the front and center of the classroom received a higher grade average and scored higher on tests than those sitting towards the back of the classroom.那么，教室里最好的座位是哪里呢？在一项研究中，坐在教室前排中央的学生，平均成绩更高，考试分数也高于坐在教室后排的学生。
Get this: students sitting in the middle of the classroom also outscored students sitting behind them.还有一点：坐在教室中部的学生，成绩也超过了坐在他们后面的学生。
This study gathered that students had a clearer vision of the blackboard and were able to focus more attention on the instructor. By sitting front and center, students were able to hear better too. The instructors said that they also formed a better connection with the students who sat in front.这项研究认为，学生坐在前排中央时，能更清楚地看到黑板，也能把更多注意力集中在教师身上。坐在前排中央的学生还听得更清楚。教师们表示，他们也与坐在前面的学生建立了更好的联系。
Perhaps the connection is made because of eye contact and visibility, and more interaction. But when you sit in the front row, you may be called on more by your teacher, mainly due to the fact that you are easier to see.这种联系也许是由于眼神交流、可见度以及更多互动形成的。但是，当你坐在第一排时，老师可能会更多地叫你回答问题，主要是因为你更容易被看到。
So, for students who are not prepared and for those who are extremely shy, the attention could cause some unwanted stress.因此，对于没有准备好的学生以及极其害羞的学生来说，这种关注可能会造成一些不必要的压力。
重点词汇
- seating position：座位位置
- impact：影响
- perceive：看待，认为
- grade average：平均成绩
- outscore：得分超过
- blackboard：黑板
- eye contact：眼神交流
- unwanted stress：不必要的压力
Questions 22 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard.
22. What is of great importance to students according to the speaker?
A) The ability to learn.
B) The first day of school.
C) How teachers perceive them.
D) Where they sit in the classroom.
23. What did one study find about students seated in the middle of the classroom?
A) They often received close attention from the instructors.
B) They obtained the highest grade average in their class.
C) They actually wanted a clear vision of the blackboard.
D) They scored higher than students sitting behind them.
24. What can eye contact, visibility and more interaction probably bring about?
A) A higher grade average among all students of a class.
B) A better connection between instructors and students.
C) A stronger support for a student-centered teaching approach.
D) A more favorable atmosphere for effective classroom learning.
25. What do we learn about extremely shy students sitting in the front row of the classroom?
A) They may experience some unwanted stress.
B) They may try hard to show their preparedness.
C) They may receive extra attention from the instructor.
D) They may feel helpless when called on by the instructor.
1-5：A C B C B
6-10：D A B A D
11-15：A C B C D
16-20：A C B D C
21-25：B D D B A
