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 1: The Role of Social Media in Modern Communication
Social media has become an integral part of modern communication. Platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and WeChat allow people to stay connected with friends and family, share information, and engage in discussions on a wide range of topics. According to a recent survey, over 70% of adults in the United States use at least one social media platform, and the number is even higher among younger generations.
However, the impact of social media on society is a topic of much debate. On the positive side, social media has made it easier for people to stay informed about current events and to connect with others who share similar interests. It has also provided a platform for businesses to reach a global audience and for activists to raise awareness about social issues. For example, during the COVID-19 pandemic, social media played a crucial role in disseminating information and coordinating community efforts.
On the negative side, there are concerns about the spread of misinformation and the impact of social media on mental health. The anonymity of the internet can lead to the spread of false information, and the constant exposure to social media can lead to feelings of anxiety and depression. Additionally, social media can be addictive, with many users spending hours each day scrolling through their feeds.
Despite these concerns, social media is here to stay. It is important for users to be aware of the potential risks and to use social media responsibly. This includes verifying the information they share and taking breaks from social media to maintain a healthy balance in their lives.
 
翻译
第一篇：社交媒体在现代交流中的作用
社交媒体已成为现代交流的重要组成部分。像Facebook、Twitter和微信这样的平台让人们能够与朋友和家人保持联系，分享信息，并就各种话题展开讨论。根据最近的一项调查，美国超过70%的成年人至少使用一个社交媒体平台，而在年轻一代中，这一比例甚至更高。
然而，社交媒体对社会的影响是一个备受争议的话题。从积极方面来看，社交媒体让人们更容易了解时事，并与志同道合的人建立联系。它还为企业提供了一个面向全球受众的平台，并为活动家提供了提高社会问题意识的渠道。例如，在COVID-19疫情期间，社交媒体在传播信息和协调社区努力方面发挥了关键作用。
从消极方面来看，人们对虚假信息的传播以及社交媒体对心理健康的影响表示担忧。互联网的匿名性可能导致虚假信息的传播，而频繁接触社交媒体可能会引发焦虑和抑郁情绪。此外，社交媒体具有成瘾性，许多用户每天花费数小时浏览信息流。
尽管存在这些担忧，社交媒体仍将存在。用户需要意识到潜在风险，并负责任地使用社交媒体。这包括验证他们分享的信息，并定期远离社交媒体，以保持生活的健康平衡。
 
阅读理解题目
What is the main purpose of the passage?
A. To explain the history of social media platforms.
B. To discuss the positive and negative impacts of social media.
C. To promote the use of social media for businesses.
D. To describe how social media affects mental health.
According to the passage, what is one positive effect of social media?
A. It helps people stay informed about current events.
B. It encourages people to spend more time online.
C. It reduces feelings of anxiety and depression.
D. It allows people to remain anonymous.
What is a concern mentioned in the passage regarding social media?
A. It can lead to the spread of misinformation.
B. It can improve mental health.
C. It can increase face-to-face communication.
D. It can enhance community efforts.
What advice does the author give to social media users?
A. To avoid using social media altogether.
B. To verify the information they share.
C. To spend more time on social media platforms.
D. To focus only on positive content.
What can be inferred about the author's attitude towards social media?
A. The author is strongly against the use of social media.
B. The author believes social media has more negatives than positives.
C. The author thinks social media is beneficial but needs to be used responsibly.
D. The author is indifferent to the impact of social media.
 
题目解析
正确答案：B
解析：文章的主旨是探讨社交媒体对现代社会的积极和消极影响。文章首先介绍了社交媒体的普及程度，随后分别讨论了其积极影响（如信息传播、商业推广、社会活动支持）和消极影响（如虚假信息传播、心理健康问题、成瘾性）。因此，选项B“讨论社交媒体的积极和消极影响”是正确的。选项A“解释社交媒体平台的历史”与文章内容不符，因为文章并未涉及历史背景；选项C“推广社交媒体在商业中的使用”只涉及文章的一部分内容，不够全面；选项D“描述社交媒体对心理健康的影响”也只涉及文章的部分内容，忽略了其他方面的影响。
 
正确答案：A
解析：文章提到，社交媒体的一个积极影响是让人们更容易了解时事（stay informed about current events）。因此，选项A正确。选项B“鼓励人们花费更多时间在线上”并不是文章提到的积极影响，反而与消极影响相关；选项C“减少焦虑和抑郁情绪”与文章内容相反，文章提到社交媒体可能会引发焦虑和抑郁；选项D“允许人们保持匿名性”虽然在文中提到，但这是在讨论虚假信息传播的背景下提及的，并非积极影响。
 
正确答案：A
解析：文章在讨论社交媒体的消极影响时提到，互联网的匿名性可能导致虚假信息的传播（spread of misinformation）。因此，选项A正确。选项B“改善心理健康”与文章内容相反，文章提到社交媒体可能对心理健康产生负面影响；选项C“增加面对面交流”与文章内容无关，文章并未提及这一点；选项D“增强社区努力”是文章提到的积极影响，而非消极影响。
 
正确答案：B
解析：文章在最后一段提到，用户需要意识到社交媒体的潜在风险，并负责任地使用它。具体建议包括验证他们分享的信息（verify the information they share）和定期远离社交媒体以保持生活的健康平衡。因此，选项B正确。选项A“完全避免使用社交媒体”过于极端，文章并未建议完全避免使用；选项C“在社交媒体平台上花费更多时间”与文章提到的“定期远离社交媒体”相矛盾；选项D“只关注积极内容”虽然有一定道理，但文章并未明确提及这一点。
 
正确答案：C
解析：从文章内容来看，作者认为社交媒体既有积极影响（如信息传播、商业推广、社会活动支持），也有消极影响（如虚假信息传播、心理健康问题、成瘾性）。然而，作者强调用户需要意识到潜在风险，并负责任地使用社交媒体。因此，选项C“作者认为社交媒体有益，但需要负责任地使用”是正确的。选项A“作者强烈反对使用社交媒体”与文章内容不符，因为作者并未完全否定社交媒体；选项B“作者认为社交媒体的消极影响多于积极影响”也不正确，因为文章并未明确偏向消极影响；选项D“作者对社交媒体的影响持中立态度”也不正确，因为作者明确提出了对社交媒体使用的建议。
 
翻译与词汇解析
integral：不可或缺的，重要的。
例句：Water is integral to life.（水对生命至关重要。）
disseminate：传播，散布。
例句：The organization disseminates information through its website.（该组织通过其网站传播信息。）
anxiety：焦虑。
例句：Stress can lead to anxiety and other mental health issues.（压力可能导致焦虑和其他心理健康问题。）
depression：抑郁。
例句：He has been struggling with depression for years.（他多年来一直与抑郁作斗争。）
verify：验证，核实。
例句：You need to verify the information before sharing it.（你需要在分享信息之前验证它。）
addictive：成瘾的。
例句：Smartphones can be addictive, especially for teenagers.（智能手机可能会上瘾，尤其是对青少年来说。）
anonymity：匿名性。
例句：The anonymity of the internet allows people to express their opinions freely.（互联网的匿名性让人们能够自由表达意见。）
coordinate：协调，统筹。
例句：The team coordinated their efforts to complete the project on time.（团队协调努力按时完成了项目。）