真题来源
2024年6月大学英语四级考试真题（节选）
 
真题原文
Passage 11: The Role of Creativity in Problem-Solving
Creativity is often seen as a key driver of innovation and problem-solving in both personal and professional contexts. It involves the ability to think outside the box, generate new ideas, and approach problems from unique perspectives. In today's rapidly changing world, creativity is becoming increasingly important as individuals and organizations face complex challenges that require innovative solutions.
One of the most significant aspects of creativity is its role in problem-solving. When confronted with a difficult problem, creative thinkers are able to break away from traditional methods and explore new possibilities. For example, in the field of technology, many groundbreaking innovations such as the smartphone and the internet were the result of creative thinking that challenged existing assumptions and explored new ways of doing things. Similarly, in business, creative strategies have helped companies stay competitive by finding new markets, developing unique products, and improving customer experiences.
However, fostering creativity is not always easy. One major challenge is the tendency to stick with familiar and proven methods. People often fall into the trap of conventional thinking, which can limit their ability to see new solutions. Additionally, the pressure to meet deadlines and achieve immediate results can discourage individuals from taking risks and exploring uncharted territories. This can lead to a lack of innovation and a reliance on outdated approaches.
To overcome these challenges, both individuals and organizations need to create environments that encourage creative thinking. This can be achieved by promoting a culture of experimentation, where mistakes are seen as opportunities for learning rather than failures. Encouraging collaboration and diverse perspectives can also help generate new ideas and approaches. For example, brainstorming sessions that bring together people from different backgrounds and areas of expertise can lead to innovative solutions that might not have been possible otherwise.
Moreover, providing individuals with the time and resources to explore new ideas is crucial. This includes creating spaces for reflection and creativity, as well as offering training and support to help people develop their creative skills. Some companies even offer "innovation time" where employees are encouraged to work on their own projects and explore new ideas without the pressure of immediate deadlines.
In conclusion, creativity is essential for effective problem-solving in today's complex world. By fostering a culture of creativity and providing the necessary support, individuals and organizations can unlock their full potential and develop innovative solutions to the challenges they face.
 
翻译
第十一篇：创造力在解决问题中的作用
创造力通常被视为个人和职业环境中创新和解决问题的关键驱动力。它涉及跳出思维定式、产生新想法以及从独特视角看待问题的能力。在当今快速变化的世界中，随着个人和组织面临需要创新解决方案的复杂挑战，创造力变得越来越重要。
创造力在解决问题中的作用是其最重要的方面之一。面对棘手问题时，富有创造力的思考者能够摆脱传统方法的束缚，探索新的可能性。例如，在技术领域，许多开创性的创新成果，如智能手机和互联网，都是源于挑战现有假设并探索新方法的创造性思维。同样，在商业领域，富有创造力的战略帮助公司通过开拓新市场、开发独特产品和改善客户体验来保持竞争力。
然而，培养创造力并不总是容易的。一个主要挑战是人们倾向于坚持熟悉且经过验证的方法。人们常常陷入传统思维的陷阱，这限制了他们看到新解决方案的能力。此外，满足截止日期和取得即时结果的压力可能会阻碍个人冒险和探索未知领域的意愿。这可能导致缺乏创新和对过时方法的依赖。
为了克服这些挑战，个人和组织都需要创造鼓励创造性思维的环境。这可以通过倡导实验文化来实现，在这种文化中，错误被视为学习的机会而非失败。鼓励合作和多元视角也有助于产生新的想法和方法。例如，将来自不同背景和专业领域的人员聚集在一起的头脑风暴会议，可能会产生其他情况下不可能实现的创新解决方案。
此外，为个人提供探索新想法的时间和资源至关重要。这包括创造反思和创造力的空间，以及提供培训和支持，帮助人们发展他们的创造力技能。一些公司甚至提供“创新时间”，鼓励员工在没有即时截止日期的压力下开展自己的项目并探索新想法。
总之，创造力对于当今复杂世界中有效的解决问题至关重要。通过培养创造力文化并提供必要的支持，个人和组织可以充分发挥其潜力，并开发出应对挑战的创新解决方案。
 
阅读理解题目
What is the main role of creativity discussed in the passage?
A. Enhancing personal development
B. Driving innovation and problem-solving
C. Improving professional skills
D. Promoting cultural diversity
Which of the following is an example of creativity in problem-solving mentioned in the passage?
A. Following traditional methods
B. Developing unique business strategies
C. Avoiding risky approaches
D. Focusing on immediate results
What is a major challenge in fostering creativity according to the passage?
A. The pressure to meet deadlines
B. The lack of diverse perspectives
C. The tendency to stick with familiar methods
D. The absence of collaboration opportunities
What can help generate new ideas and approaches according to the passage?
A. Encouraging conventional thinking
B. Discouraging experimentation
C. Promoting a culture of innovation
D. Limiting the time for reflection
What can be inferred about the importance of creativity from the passage?
A. It is only important in the technology field
B. It is essential for solving complex problems
C. It is less important than traditional methods
D. It is not relevant to business success
 
题目解析
正确答案：B
解析：文章指出，创造力是创新和解决问题的关键驱动力，尤其在当今复杂的世界中，个人和组织面临需要创新解决方案的挑战时，创造力变得越来越重要。因此，选项B“推动创新和解决问题”是正确的。选项A“增强个人发展”、选项C“提高职业技能”和选项D“促进文化多样性”虽然与创造力相关，但不是文章讨论的主要角色。
 
正确答案：B
解析：文章提到，富有创造力的战略帮助公司在商业领域保持竞争力，例如通过开发独特产品和改善客户体验。因此，选项B“开发独特的商业战略”是正确的。选项A“遵循传统方法”与创造力相反；选项C“避免冒险的方法”和选项D“专注于即时结果”也是创造力的障碍。
 
正确答案：C
解析：文章指出，培养创造力的一个主要挑战是人们倾向于坚持熟悉且经过验证的方法，这限制了他们看到新解决方案的能力。因此，选项C“坚持熟悉方法的倾向”是正确的。选项A“满足截止日期的压力”和选项D“缺乏合作机会”也是创造力的障碍，但不是主要挑战；选项B“缺乏多元视角”虽然重要，但不是文章提到的主要挑战。
 
正确答案：C
解析：文章提到，通过倡导实验文化和鼓励合作及多元视角，可以产生新的想法和方法。因此，选项C“倡导创新文化”是正确的。选项A“鼓励传统思维”和选项B“阻止实验”与创造力相反；选项D“限制反思时间”也会阻碍创造力的发展。
 
正确答案：B
解析：文章总结指出，创造力对于应对当今复杂世界中的挑战至关重要。通过培养创造力文化，个人和组织可以开发出创新的解决方案。因此，选项B“对于解决复杂问题至关重要”是正确的。选项A“仅在技术领域重要”过于片面；选项C“不如传统方法重要”与文章内容相反；选项D“与商业成功无关”也与文章内容不符。
 
翻译与词汇解析
creativity：创造力
例句：Creativity is essential for innovation.（创造力是创新的关键。）
problem-solving：解决问题
例句：Creative thinking helps in problem-solving.（创造性思维有助于解决问题。）
innovation：创新
例句：The company focuses on innovation to stay competitive.（公司专注于创新以保持竞争力。）
conventional thinking：传统思维
例句：Conventional thinking can limit creativity.（传统思维可能限制创造力。）
experimentation：实验
例句：A culture of experimentation encourages innovation.（实验文化鼓励创新。）
collaboration：合作
例句：Collaboration can lead to new ideas.（合作可以产生新想法。）
brainstorming：头脑风暴
例句：Brainstorming sessions can generate innovative solutions.（头脑风暴会议可以产生创新解决方案。）
reflection：反思
例句：Time for reflection is important for creativity.（反思时间对创造力很重要。）