2023年6月英语四级听力真题 卷二 短文1

Passage 1

短文 1

Every time I walk out of a superhero movie, I feel the same way.

每次我走出一部超级英雄电影，我都会有同样的感觉。

I experience a sense of longing; realizing that there should be more in life.

我有一种渴望的感觉，意识到生活中应该有更多的东西。

The desire for adventure is a human one. Superhero films capture this desire perfectly.

对冒险的渴望是人类的愿望。超级英雄电影完美地捕捉到了这种欲望。

The plot of each superhero film has become relatively predictable:

每部超级英雄电影的情节都变得相对可预见：

the world is in peril, the world needs a hero, the hero is in peril, the hero resolves the peril, the hero saves the world.

世界处于危险之中，世界需要一个英雄，英雄处于危险之中，英雄化解危险，英雄拯救世界。

Each film has an attractive lead, several expensive explosions, a few jokes to lighten the mood, and numerous punches that land unrealistically well.

每部电影都有一个吸引人的主角，几个昂贵的爆炸，几个能缓解情绪的笑话，还有许多令人难以置信的重击。

Even though we basically know what will happen, we keep coming back for more.

尽管我们基本上知道会发生什么，我们还是会回来要求更多。

The elites of our society have rejected superhero films.

我们社会的精英们已经拒绝了超级英雄电影。

They say the films lack any form of artistry.

他们说这些电影缺乏任何形式的艺术性。

These movies are criticized as being too simple.

这些电影被批评太简单了。

But they give the fans what they want—entertainment.

但他们给了歌迷他们想要的-娱乐。

No matter the form in which they reveal themselves, hero stories will always be present in life.

无论以什么样的形式展现自己，英雄故事都将永远存在于生活中。

It's not just about being entertained, but also being inspired.

这不仅是为了娱乐，也是为了获得灵感。

One author has mentioned that women desire to play an irreplaceable role in a great adventure.

一位作者提到，女性渴望在一次伟大的冒险中扮演不可替代的角色。

"Most young women want to be a part of something grand, something important."It seems clear that this principle applies to men, as well.

“大多数年轻女性都想成为某件大事的一部分，一些重要的事情。”这一原则显然也适用于男性。

So next time you see your favorite superhero film, be entertained, but also be inspired.

所以下一次你看你最喜欢的超级英雄电影时，既要娱乐，也要受到启发。

Let that small longing you feel motivate you to make a difference.

让你感觉到的小小的渴望激励你做出改变。

Questions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard.

问题16至18是基于你刚才听到的一段话。

16.How does the speaker feel every time he walks out of a superhero movie?

16.演说家每次从超级英雄电影中走出来，感觉如何？

17.What does the passage say about the plot of all superhero movies?

17.关于所有超级英雄电影的情节，这篇文章怎么说？

18.What do the elites of American society think of superhero movies?

18.美国社会精英对超级英雄电影有何看法？

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