四级 2026 年 6 月 第 1 套 · Section C 短文

In this section, you will hear three passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear three or four questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre. Questions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard.

1. 16
   AThey do not tell marketers their feeling about a product.BThey do not compare competing brands and prices.CThey are not hesitant to contradict themselves.DThey are not sure what they really like to buy.
2. 17
   AConsumers are often attracted by new products.BConsumers tend to make decisions on the spot.CConsumers find it hard to resist temptation.DConsumers are actually driven by emotion.
3. 18
   ADraw consumers' attention to the luxury goods symbolizing quality life.BLeave consumers the impression they are doing nothing manipulative.CHighlight the emotional response it will trigger in the consumer.DRemind consumers of the wide connections it can help to build.

Questions 19 to 21 are based on the passage you have just heard.

1. 19
   AThey are taking in a lot of plastic.BThey are polluting the environment.CThey consume much processed food.DThey make everything with plastics.
2. 20
   ABeer, salts and added sugars.BTap water and take-away food.CFood packages and plastic bags.DAir, bottled water and seafood.
3. 21
   AHow much plastic there is in the remaining 85% of Americans' typical diet.BWhat measures can be taken to prevent plastic objects from fragmenting.CWhat harm microplastics may actually do to the average Americans.DHow many ways there are for microplastics to get into food and air.

Questions 22 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard.

1. 22
   AThey planned to adopt a pet animal.BThey kept not only a dog but a cat.CThey had at least one pet.DThey liked cats more than dogs.
2. 23
   AA sense of pride.BA sense of duty.CA sense of purpose.DA sense of security.
3. 24
   AA few problems with keeping big animals.BSome disadvantages related to pet ownership.CA few cases of getting attacked by pet animals.DSome conflicts with neighbors due to pet keeping.
4. 25
   AReduce as many symptoms of depression as medical help.BImprove people's health as much as physical activities.CLower older people's stress as effectively as exercising.DBring many of the same benefits as human social support.