大学英语四级选词填空练习题解析
一、引言
大学英语四级考试中的选词填空部分,一直是不少同学的 “拦路虎”。它不仅要求我们有扎实的词汇基础,还需要具备良好的语境分析能力。今天,我们就通过一道练习题来深入剖析这类题型的解题思路。
二、题目内容
Leisure activities have a significant impact on health, indicating 表明that a positive attitude can bring enormous巨大的 benefits like reduced 减少的1 and enhanced well - being, while negative views may diminish these effects减少这些影响. It discusses the psychological心理的 and physical benefits of leisure activities, such as 2 reduction and improved mood.减少和改善情绪 The "serious leisure" like fandom运动迷, which, despite societal skepticism about its function, offers deep personal satisfaction and a strong sense of community belonging.
During the pandemic, restrictions 3 curtailed leisure activities, leading to a reassessment 重新评估of the role of leisure in the face of increased life stress. Undervaluing leisure can lead to higher depression and anxiety levels, as demonstrated已证明的 in a study 4 participants from four countries. This manifests 显现the negative consequences of perceiving认为 leisure time as 5. Conversely, acknowledging the value of leisure can mitigate 减轻these adverse effects不良反应 and contribute positively to mental health.
Leisure is portrayed描绘 not only as a personal recreation but as a necessary component of a healthy lifestyle. The modern work environment, particularly with the increase of online work 6 to the pandemic, indicates the necessity of integrating 整合leisure to maintain productivity and 7 equilibrium. 平衡
Furthermore, leisure activities provide relaxation, stimulate creativity激发创造力, and improve 8 skills. Activities like painting activate different parts of the brain, fostering innovation促进创新 and new perspectives. Social interaction through leisure, such as team sports or spending time with family, builds strong relationships, offers emotional support, and enhances mental health and life 9.
Leisure also promotes lifelong learning and personal 10. Engaging in new hobbies like gardening or learning a new language encourages skill development and provides a sense of achievement, contributing to a richer life experience and mental sharpness.
Word Bank:
A) stress B) involving C) because D) cruelly
E) cherished F) problem - solving G) satisfaction H) dramatically
I) growth J) due K) mental L) lasting
M) removal N) anxiety O) wasted
三、题目解析
(一)第一空
根据前文 “a positive attitude can bring enormous benefits like reduced”,这里需要一个名词,且是休闲活动能减少的负面事物。结合选项和语境,“anxiety(焦虑)” 符合,积极态度下休闲活动能减少焦虑,所以填 N。
(二)第二空
“such as 2 reduction and improved mood”,这里说休闲活动在心理和身体方面的益处,“stress reduction(压力减少)” 是常见搭配,所以选 A 。
(三)第三空
“During the pandemic, restrictions 3 curtailed leisure activities”,此空需要一个副词来修饰 “curtailed(削减)”,描述削减的程度。“dramatically(显著地;大幅度地)” 符合语境,即疫情期间限制大幅度削减了休闲活动,选 H 。
(四)第四空
“as demonstrated in a study 4 participants from four countries”,这里需要一个词来表明研究和四个国家参与者的关系,“involving(涉及)” 符合语义,即涉及四个国家参与者的研究,选 B 。
(五)第五空
“This manifests the negative consequences of perceiving leisure time as 5”,这里说把休闲时间看成怎样会有负面后果,“wasted(浪费的)” 符合语境,即认为休闲时间被浪费会有负面结果,选 O 。
(六)第六空
“with the increase of online work 6 to the pandemic”,这里考查固定搭配 “due to(由于)” ,表示由于疫情线上工作增加,选 J 。
(七)第七空
“to maintain productivity and 7 equilibrium”,这里需要一个形容词修饰 “equilibrium(平衡)” ,“mental equilibrium(心理平衡)” 是合理搭配,选 K 。
(八)第八空
“leisure activities...improve 8 skills”,这里需要一个词来修饰 “skills” ,“problem - solving skills(解决问题的技能)” 是常见表达,选 F 。
(九)第九空
“enhances mental health and life 9”,这里需要一个名词,“life satisfaction(生活满意度)” 符合语境,即休闲活动增强心理健康和生活满意度,选 G 。
(十)第十空
“Leisure also promotes lifelong learning and personal 10”,这里需要一个名词,“personal growth(个人成长)” 符合语义,即休闲促进终身学习和个人成长,选 I 。
四、解题总结
(一)词汇积累
A) stress
- n. 精神压力,紧张;压力,应力;强调,重要性;(单词)重音,重读,(音乐)加强音;压强;环境恶劣引起的疾病
- v. 强调,着重;重读;焦虑,紧张;使受压力,使受重压
B) involving
v. 涉及;包括;使陷于
D) cruelly
adv. 残酷地;非常
E) cherished
- adj. 珍爱的,珍藏的
- v. 重视,珍视;珍爱,爱护;抱有(信念、希望);怀有(好感);怀念(cherish 的过去式和过去分词)
F) problem - solving
- adj. 珍爱的,珍藏的
- v. 重视,珍视;珍爱,爱护;抱有(信念、希望);怀有(好感);怀念(cherish 的过去式和过去分词)
G) satisfaction
n. 满意,称心;(对需求或欲望的)满足;(抗议、投诉等的)妥善处理;乐事,快事;<法律>(债务等的)清偿,(义务等的)履行;赔偿,补偿;<史>通过决斗维护荣誉的机会;(基督教神学)基督替世人赎罪
H) dramatically
adv. 剧烈地,明显地;戏剧性地,夸张地
I) growth
- n. 成长,生长;增长,发展;肿瘤,赘生物;生长物,产物;种植,栽培
- adj. 发展的,增长的
J) due
- adj. 到期的,预期的;应有的,应得的;应付的,应给的;适当的
- adv. 正对着
- n. 应得,所得;会费
K) mental
adj. 存在于大脑中的,思考的;精神的,思想的,智力的;精神病治疗的,精神健康的;<非正式>疯癫的,不正常的
L) lasting
- adj. 持久的,耐久的
- n. (纺)厚实斜纹织物
- v. 持续;继续任职;存活(last 的现在分词)
M) removal
n. 移走,去掉;消除,清除;免职,开除;<英>搬运,搬迁;<南非,史>种族迫迁;<爱尔兰>(从家里运至教堂举行葬礼的)尸体搬运仪式
N) anxiety
- n. 焦虑,忧虑;令人焦虑的事;渴望;焦虑症
O) wasted
- adj. 浪费掉的;徒劳无功的;(因病)瘦弱的;(非正式)醉了的
- v. 浪费;白费;未充分利用;(非正式)干掉;(非正式,游戏、比赛中)大胜(waste 的过去式和过去分词)
(二)分析语境
Leisure activities have a significant impact on health, indicating that a positive attitude can bring enormous benefits like reduced anxiety and enhanced well - being, while negative views may diminish these effects.休闲活动对健康有重大影响,表明积极的态度可以带来巨大的好处,如减少焦虑和提高幸福感,而消极的观点可能会减少这些影响。 It discusses the psychological and physical benefits of leisure activities, such as stress reduction and improved mood.它讨论了休闲活动对心理和身体的好处,比如减轻压力和改善情绪。 The "serious leisure" like fandom, which, despite societal skepticism about its function, offers deep personal satisfaction and a strong sense of community belonging.像粉丝这样的“严肃休闲”,尽管社会对其功能持怀疑态度,但它提供了深刻的个人满足感和强烈的社区归属感。
During the pandemic, restrictions dramatically curtailed leisure activities, leading to a reassessment of the role of leisure in the face of increased life stress.在大流行期间,限制措施大大减少了休闲活动,导致人们在面对日益增加的生活压力时重新评估休闲的作用。 Undervaluing leisure can lead to higher depression and anxiety levels, as demonstrated in a study involving participants from four countries. 一项涉及四个国家参与者的研究表明,低估休闲会导致更高的抑郁和焦虑水平。This manifests the negative consequences of perceiving leisure time as wasted.这体现了将休闲时间视为浪费的负面后果 Conversely, acknowledging the value of leisure can mitigate these adverse effects and contribute positively to mental health.相反,承认休闲的价值可以减轻这些不利影响,并对心理健康作出积极贡献。
Leisure is portrayed not only as a personal recreation but as a necessary component of a healthy lifestyle. 休闲不仅是个人娱乐,而且是健康生活方式的必要组成部分。The modern work environment, particularly with the increase of online work due to the pandemic, indicates the necessity of integrating leisure to maintain productivity and mental equilibrium.现代工作环境,特别是由于大流行导致在线工作增加,表明有必要将休闲结合起来,以保持生产力和精神平衡
Furthermore, leisure activities provide relaxation, stimulate creativity, and improve problem - solving skills.此外,休闲活动提供放松,激发创造力,提高解决问题的能力。 Activities like painting activate different parts of the brain, fostering innovation and new perspectives. 像绘画这样的活动可以激活大脑的不同部分,促进创新和新视角。Social interaction through leisure, such as team sports or spending time with family, builds strong relationships, offers emotional support, and enhances mental health and life satisfaction.通过休闲进行的社会互动,如团队运动或与家人共度时光,可以建立牢固的关系,提供情感支持,增强心理健康和生活满意度。
Leisure also promotes lifelong learning and personal growth.休闲也促进终身学习和个人成长。 Engaging in new hobbies like gardening or learning a new language encourages skill development and provides a sense of achievement, contributing to a richer life experience and mental sharpness.从事新的爱好,如园艺或学习一门新的语言,可以促进技能的发展,提供一种成就感,有助于丰富的生活经验和思维敏捷。
(三)固定搭配
- have an impact on:对…… 有影响 ,文中 “Leisure activities have a significant impact on health” ,表明休闲活动对健康有显著影响。
- such as:例如 ,用于举例,“such as stress reduction and improved mood” ,举例休闲活动带来的心理和身体益处。
- in the face of:面对 ,“in the face of increased life stress” ,指面对不断增加的生活压力 。
- due to:由于 ,“with the increase of online work due to the pandemic” ,说明因疫情导致线上工作增加 。
- lead to:导致 ,“Undervaluing leisure can lead to higher depression and anxiety levels” ,即低估休闲会导致抑郁和焦虑水平升高 。
- contribute to:有助于;促成 ,“acknowledging the value of leisure can...contribute positively to mental health” ,表示认可休闲价值对心理健康有积极作用 。
- be portrayed as:被描绘为 ,“Leisure is portrayed not only as a personal recreation...” ,指出休闲不仅被视为个人娱乐 。
- a sense of:一种…… 的感觉 ,“offers deep personal satisfaction and a strong sense of community belonging” ,给予个人深度满足感和强烈的社区归属感 。
- problem - solving skills:解决问题的技能 ,“leisure activities...improve problem - solving skills” ,说明休闲活动能提升解决问题的能力 。
- a sense of achievement:成就感 ,“Engaging in new hobbies...provides a sense of achievement” ,参与新爱好能带来成就感 。
希望通过这道题的解析和总结,能帮助大家在大学英语四级选词填空这类题型上有所进步,在考试中取得更好的成绩!