【正文】 the progression is from 12 to 14, and no room is given the number 13. Many home owners will use 12 1/2 instead of 13 as their house number. Yet oddly enough, to be born on the 13th of the month is not regarded with any fear at all, which just shows how irrational we are in our superstitious beliefs. 68. According to the passage, which of the following groups of numbers will certainly bring good luck to people? and 7. and 9. and 9. and 13. 69. The ill luck associated with 13 is supposed to have its origin in ____. A. legend B. religion C. popular belief D. certain customs 70. What is the author’s attitude towards people’s superstitious beliefs? A. He is mildly critical. B. He is strongly critical. C. He is in favour of them. D. His attitude is not clear. 2020 年英語專業(yè)四級(jí)真題 +解析 +聽力原文 恒星英語學(xué)習(xí)網(wǎng) TEXT C Women’s minds work differently from men’s. At least, that is what most men are convinced of. Psychologists view the subject either as a matter or frustration or a joke. Now the biologists have moved into this minefield, and some of them have found that there are real differences between the brains of men and women. But being different, they point out hurriedly, is not the same as being better or worse. There is, however, a definite structural variation between the male and female brain. The difference is in a part of the brain that is used in the most plex intellectual processesthe link between the two halves of the brain. The two halves are linked by a trunkline of between 200 and 300 million nerves, the corpus callosum. Scientists have found quite recently that the corpus callosum in women is always larger and probably richer in nerve fibres than it is in men. This is the first time that a structural difference has been found between the brains of women and men and it must have some significance. The question is “What?”, and, if this difference exists, are there others? Research shows that presentday women think differently and behave differently from men. Are some of these differences biological and inborn, a result of evolution? We tend to think that is the influence of society that produces these differences. But could we be wrong? Research showed that these two halves of the brain had different functions, and that the corpus callosum enabled them to work together. For most people, the left half is used for word handing, analytical and logical activities。 one, two, or four, were permissible, but never just three. Seven was another significant number, usually regarded as a bringer of good luck. The ancient astrologers believed that the universe was governed by seven plas。 even those ancient Greeks believed that all numbers and their multiples had some mystical significance. Those numbers between 1 and 13 were in particular to have a powerful influence over the affairs of men. For example, it is monly said that luck, good or bad, es in threes。 the eating of meals that included meat, bread, and vegetables served on separate plates。2020 年英語專業(yè)四級(jí)真題 +解析 +聽力原文 恒星英語學(xué)習(xí)網(wǎng) TIME LIMIT: 140 MIN. Part Ⅰ WRITING［ 45 MIN. SECTION A COMPOSITION［ 35 MIN.］ People in modern society live under a lot of pressure, from education, career, or family. So it is important for them to keep a good mood under whatever circumstances. Write on ANSWER SHEET ONE a position of about 150 words on the following topic: THE IMPORTANCE OF KEEPING A GOOD MOOD You are to write in three parts. In the first part, state specifically what your view is. In the second part, support your view with one or two reasons. In the last part, bring what you have written to a natural conclusion or a summary. Marks will be awarded for content, anization, grammar and appropriacy. Failure to follow the instructions may result in a loss of marks. SECTION B NOTEWRITING ［ 10 MIN.］ Write on ANSWER SHEET ONE a note of about 5060 words based on the following situation: Your friend Clare has invited you to her housewarming party this weekend. However, you will be away then. Write her a note politely declining her invitation and expressing your best wishes to her. Marks will be awarded for content, anization, grammar and appropriacy. Part Ⅱ DICTATION［ 15 MIN.］ Listen to the following passage. Altogether the passage will be read to you four times: During the first reading, which will be read at normal speed, listen and try to understand the meaning. For the second and third readings, the passage will be read sentence by sentence, or phrase by phrase, with intervals of 15 seconds. The last reading will be read at normal speed again and during this time you should check your work. You will then be given 2 minutes to check through your work once more. Please write the whole passage on ANSWER SHEET TWO. Part Ⅲ LISTENING COMPREHENSIO［ 20 MIN.］ In Sections A, B and C you will hear everything ONCE ONLY. Listen carefully and then answer the questions that follow. Mark the correct answer to each question on your answer sheet. SECTION A STATEMENT In this section you will hear seven statements. At the end of each statement you will be given 10 seconds to answer the question. 1. Which is NOT true about the listener? A. He works hard. B. He drinks a lot. C. He smokes a lot. D. He is healthy. 2020 年英語專業(yè)四級(jí)真題 +解析 +聽力原文 恒星英語學(xué)習(xí)網(wǎng) 2. How did the speaker feel when he heard the news? A. He was satisfied. B. He was annoyed. C. He was astonished. D. He was relieved. 3. When does the next coach leave? A. At 9:10. B. At 9:15. C. At 9:20. D. At 9:05. 4. The speaker thinks that Jane might have ____. A. a better marriage B. a better career C. a better education D. a better family life 5. What does the statement mean? A. I am too happy to be helpful in any way. B. I am willing but unable to help you. C. I sh