大学英语四级听力考试题(2).doc
英语四级听力真题 (2)
英语四级听力真题第一部分:听力材料听力材料如下:1.居民:你好!请问我可以在这里买到橙汁吗?售货员:当然可以。
橙汁就在这个柜台的最上面一层。
谢谢您的光临!2.教授:下面我将为大家介绍一下我们新开设的课程——跨文化交流。
学生:这门课有什么特别之处吗?教授:它主要讲解不同文化间的沟通和理解,对于在国际交流中起到至关重要的作用。
3.老师:大家看看这个地图。
我们要去参观的博物馆在这里,所以我们需要乘公交车11路到达。
学生:请问公交车站在哪里?老师:就在博物馆的对面。
我们一起过马路就能看见了。
4.女士:你认为找一份实习工作对于你的职业发展重要吗?男士:当然重要。
通过实习,我可以在实际工作环境中学到很多东西,同时也能积累一定的工作经验。
5.顾客:这个商品质量怎么样?销售员:我们保证商品质量,如果您不满意,可以在购买后的7天内退货。
第二部分:听力解析1.居民想要购买橙汁,售货员告诉他橙汁放在柜台的最上面一层。
–此题属于问路/购物类,考察听力理解能力,需理解并记忆关键信息。
2.学生询问新开设课程的特别之处,教授告诉他该课程主要讲解跨文化交流,对于国际交流起到重要作用。
–此题属于对话问问题类型,考察听力理解能力,需理解问题和对话内容,提取关键信息。
3.老师向学生介绍参观博物馆的线路,告诉学生需要乘坐11路公交车,并指示公交车站在博物馆对面。
–此题属于问路/交通类,考察听力理解能力,需理解并记忆关键信息。
4.男士认为实习对于职业发展很重要,因为通过实习可以学到很多东西。
–此题属于交流对话类型,考察听力理解能力,需理解对话内容,提取关键信息。
5.顾客询问商品质量,销售员回答商品质量并保证七天内可退货。
–此题属于购物类,考察听力理解能力,需理解和记忆关键信息。
第三部分:听力练习问题: 1. 橙汁在哪个层次? 2. 跨文化交流课程主要讲解什么? 3. 公交车站在哪里? 4. 实习对于职业发展的重要性是什么? 5. 商品质量如何?答案: 1. 最上面一层。
2018年6月大学生英语四级真题试卷二(完整版)
2018年6月大学生英语四级真题试卷二(完整版) Part I Writing(30 minutes)(请于正式开考后半小时内完成该部分,之后将进行听力考试)Directions:For this part,you are allowed 30 minutes to write an a short easy on the importance of speaking ability and how to develop it.You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.Part II Listening Comprehension(25 minutes)Section ADirections:In this section,you will hear three news reports.At the end of each news report,you will hear two or three questions.Both the news report and questions will be spoken only once.After you hear questions,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.注意:此部分试题请在答题卡1上作答。
Questions 1 to 2 are based on the new report you have just heard.1.A)Annoyed. C)Confused.B)Scared. D)Offended.2.A)It crawled over the woman’s hands.B)It wound up on the steering wheel.C)It was killed by the police on the spot.D)It was covered with large scales.Questions 3 to 4 are based on the new report you have just heard.3.A)A study of the fast-food service.B)Fast food customer satisfaction.C)McDonald’s new business strategies.D)Competition in the fast-food industry.4.A)Customers'higher demands.B)The inefficiency of employees.C)Increased variety of products.D)The rising number of customers.Questions 5 to 7 are based on the new report you have just heard.5.A)International treaties regarding space travel programs.B)Legal issues involved in commercial space exploration.C)ernment’s approval of private space missions.D)Competition among public and private space companies.6.A)Deliver scientific equipment to the moon.B)Approve a new mission to travel into outer space.C)Work with federal agencies on space programs.D)Launch a manned spacecraft to Mars.7. A)It is significant.B) It is promising.C) It is unpredictable.D) It is unprofitable.Section BDirections:In this section,you will hear two long conversations.At the end of each conversation,you will hear four questions.Both the conversation 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 8 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard。
大学生英语四级考试听力真题及答案完整版【最新】
大学生英语四级考试听力真题及答案完整版Part II Listening Comprehension (25 minutes)Section ADirections: In this section, you will hear three news reports. At the end of each news report, you will hear two or three questions. Both the news report 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 1 and 2 are based on the news report you have just heard.1. A) Her friend Erika. C) Her grandfather.B) Her little brother. D) Her grandmother.2. A) By taking pictures for passers-by. C) By selling lemonade and pictures.B) By working part time at a hospital. D) By asking for help on social media.Questions 3 and 4 are based on the news report you have just heard.3. A) Finding cheaper ways of highway construction.B) Generating electric power for passing vehicles.C) Providing clean energy to five million people.D) Testing the efficiency of the new solar panel.4. A) They can stand the wear and tear of natural elements.B) They can be laid right on top of existing highways.C) They are only about half an inch thick.D) They are made from cheap materials.Questions 5 to 7 are based on the news report you have just heard.5. A) Endless fighting in the region. C) Inadequate funding for research.B) The hazards from the desert. D) The lack of clues about the species.6. A) To observe the wildlife in the two national parks.B) To identify the reasons for the lions’disappearance.C) To study the habitat of lions in Sudan and Ethiopia.D) To find evidence of the existence of the “lost lions”.7. A) Lions walking. C) Some camping facilities.B) Lions’tracks. D) Traps set by local huntersSection BDirections:In this section, you will hear two long conversations. At the end of each conversation, you will hear four questions. Both the conversation 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 8 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.8. A) Her ‘lucky birthday’. C) Her wedding anniversary.B) A call from her dad. D) A special gift from the man.9. A) Gave her a big model plane. C) Took her on a trip overseas.B) Bought her a good necklace. D) Threw her a surprise party.10. A) The gift her husband has bought.B) The trip her husband has planned.C) What has been troubling her husband.D) What her husband and the man are up to.11. A) He will be glad to be a guide for the couple’s holiday trip.B) He will tell the women the secret if her husband agrees.C) He is eager to learn how the couple’s holiday turns out.D) He wants to find out about the couple’s holiday plan.Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.12. A) They are sensitive to the dynamics of a negotiation.B) They see the importance of making compromises.C) They know when to adopt a tough attitude.D) They take the rival’s attitude into account.13. A) They know how to adapt. C) They know when to make compromises.B) They know when to stop. D) They know how to control their emotion.14. A) They are patient. C) They learn quickly.B) They are good at expression. D) They uphold their principles.15. A) Make clear one's intentions. C) Formulate one's strategy.B) Clarify items of negotiation. D) Get to know the other side.Section CDirections: In this section, you will hear three passages. At the end of each passage, you willhear three or four questions. Both the passage and the questionswill be spoken onlyonce. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the fourchoices marked A), B), C), D). Then mark the corresponding letter on AnswerSheet 1 with a single line through the centre.Questions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard.16. A) When America's earliest space program started.B) When the International Space Station was built.C) How many space shuttle missions there will be.D) How space research benefits people on Earth.17. A) They accurately calculated the speed of the orbiting shuttles.B) They developed objects for astronauts to use in outer space.C) They tried to meet astronauts' specific requirements.D) They tried to make best use of the latest technology.18. A) They are extremely accurate. C) They were first made in space.B) They are expensive to make. D) They were invented in the 1970s.Questions 19 to 21 are based on the passage you have just heard.19. A) It was when her ancestors came to America.B) People had plenty of land to cultivate then.C) It marked the beginning of something new.D) Everything was natural and genuine then.20. A) They believed in working for goals. C) They had all kinds ofentertainment.B) They enjoyed living a living a life of ease. D) They were known to be creative.21. A) Chatting with her ancestors. C) Polishing all the silver work.B) Furnishing her country house. D) Doing needlework by the fire.Questions 22 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard.22. A) Use a map to identify your location. C) Sit down and try to calm yourself.B) Call your family or friends for help. D) Try to follow your footprints back.23. A) You may find a way out without your knowing it.B) You may expose yourself to unexpected dangers.C) You may get drowned in a sudden flood.D) You may end up entering a wonderland.24. A) Look for food. C) Start a fire.B) Wait patiently. D) Walk uphill.25. A) Inform somebody of your plan. C) Check the local weather.B) Prepare enough food and drink. D) Find a map and a compass.参考答案:1.B) Her little brother.2.C) By selling lemonade and pictures.3.C) Providing clean energy to five million people.4.B) They can be laid right on top of existing highways.5.A) Endless fighting in the region.6.D) To find evidence of the existence of the “lost lions”.7.B) Lions’tracks.8.D) A special gift from the man.9.D) Threw her a surprise party.10.B) The trip her husband has planned.11.C) He is eager to learn how the couple’s holiday turns out.12.A) They are sensitive to the dynamics of a negotiation.13.B) They know when to stop.14.C) They learn quickly.15.D) Get to know the other side.16.D) How space research benefits people on Earth.17.B) They developed objects for astronauts to use in outer space.18.A) They are extremely accurate.19.C) It marked the beginning of something new.20.A) They believed in working for goals.21.D) Doing needlework by the fire.22.C) Sit down and try to calm yourself.23.B) You may expose yourself to unexpected dangers.24.D) Walk uphill.25.A) Inform somebody of your plan.。
2024年6月大学英语四级考试听力原文(第2套)
2024年6月大学英语四级考试听力原文(第2套)News Report OneA JetBlue Airlines flight from West Palm Beach to New York City was forced to turn around and land Sunday morning after the plane struck a bird.The flight from Palm Beach International Airport to LaGuardia Airport turned around just minutes after takeoff following the strike.No injuries were reported on the plane, and the flight took off once again seven and a half hours after the first attempt."It was like a split second of panic that resulted in this nervous reaction on the plane," said passenger Brian Healy. "There was total quiet and then there was relief when the plane came to a stop."An email from JetBlue read, "Our team is working to accommodate customers on later flights."Questions 1 and 2 are based on the news report you have just heard.Question 1. What do we learn about the JetBlue Airlines flight from the news report?Question 2.How did the passengers feel when the plane came to a stop, according to Brian Healy?News Report TwoA deadly snake which had finally been tracked down after escaping a zoo has slipped away for the second time.The poisonous snake forced the closure of the attraction last week when staff noticed the disappearance.After six days of desperate searching, he was eventually found and placed in a supposedly secure area.But it seems the animal is no fan of the zoo because yet again he is out on the loose.The snake is a relative newcomer to the zoo but has already been frustrating its staff.The staff believe he squeezed himself out of a gap located around new energy-saving bulbs installed inside the snake house.He was only found the first time around because staff brought in a special machine to trace him inside a wall opening.This kind of snake is one of the most deadly and poisonous in the wild, and they can range from three to five metres in length.Questions 3 and 4 are based on the news report you have just heard.Question 3. What do we learn about the deadly snake from the news report?Question 4. How have the zoo staff been feeling about the snake?News Report ThreeElectric bikes have been the craze in downtown Jacksonville since they were first introduced earlier this month as a one-year pilot program.But they're leading to safety concerns, mainly at night when some riders don't follow the rules of the road.As the night goes on, groups of riders are often seen traveling in just about every direction in the streets and on pedestrian paths.That is increasing the probability of dangerous accidents.Electric bike riders have to follow all the same rules as you would if you were in an automobile.That means no running red lights or traveling in the opposite direction of traffic on one-way streets.City Council member Anna Cumber was instrumental in introducing the electric bikes to Jacksonville as a way to bring new life into downtown. And she's aware of the concerns.Cumber said, "People can have fun, but both drivers and riders are responsible for paying attention while on the road. And never assume the driver is going to stop or see you."Questions 5 to 7 are based on the news report you have just heard.Question 5.What do we learn from the news report about the introduction of electric bikes into Jacksonville?Question 6. What are electric bike riders supposed to do?Question 7. Why did City Council member Anna Cumber advocate the introduction of electric bikes into Jacksonville?Conversation OneWhat's the best way to teach children how to save and spend their money?You should make money a regular topic of discussion. It's best to start young. So it's instinctive rather than a scary subject.In our family, we talk openly about things like the budget for holidays, how taxes reduce your income, and how to shop around for the best deals.Indeed. It's also essential to make money real for children through practical examples.Working out how much we save using discount pizza coupons, for example, is much more relevant than abstract sums.We also give our kids pocket money, and the amount they get is linked to chores, such as putting the bins out and emptying the dishwasher.We do that, too. And it's paid according to their age, £2 for each year. So they can see some progression.Teaching them to save is important. We opened the savings account when they were young.After birthdays and Christmas, they would go to the branch and deposit their gift money.Oh, I hadn't considered doing that. In our house, we have transparentmoney boxes for them to put small change in. So they can see their savings grow.When the time is right, I'll start talking to our children about investing and show them how the money saved for their further education has grown.I am always talking to my elder daughter about the importance of saving into a pension.She's just started a part-time job and was thinking of not contributing to her pension. Luckily, I managed to persuade her otherwise.Yes, it's such an important lesson to learn.Questions 8 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.Question 8. What should we do with the topic of money according to the woman?Question 9.How does the woman say money can be made real for children?Question 10.What is the common practice between the man and the woman?Question 11. What is the woman always talking about to her elder daughter?Conversation TwoWelcome to Books in Review. Our guest today is John Banks, the author of the bestselling new book. Glad to be here, Jane.Your book has sold 2,000,000 copies. But before we discuss why it's getting so much attention, let's talk about your background.You're an economist and spent two decades teaching at universities?I spent 25 years as a professor actually, and then for the last 10 years, I've worked as a political consultant, advising politicians at the national level about problems in our country.You discuss three of those problems in the book, improving public education, reducing our nation's health care burden, and increasing personal savings.But your ideas about education are the most controversial.Absolutely. A lot of people think I'm trying to punish students who aren't doing well, when actually my goal is to give all students more incentive to succeed.I'm not sure I agree with you. Your proposal to pay cash rewards to students who get good grades is a particular problem.What about students who don't get good grades? It seems like you're blaming them for not succeeding when poor performance in school isn't the child's fault.But my proposal is not just to reward students with good grades, but also students who show improvement.Okay. Another criticism of the plan is the cash rewards themselves. Where will the money come from?If students do better, we'll spend less on schooling. So in the end,the rewards will pay for themselves.What about now? How will we fund the rewards in the meantime?Well, by increasing taxes or moving money from other areas of the budget into education.Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.Question 12. What do we learn about the man?Question 13. What does the woman say is the most controversial?Question 14. What does the man say is his real goal?Question 15.What will be one option for funding the proposed rewards according to the man?Passage OneI met three different people today, and each time, when I asked, "How are you?" The reply was exactly the same, "I'm busy".Honestly, I hear the same answer from the vast majority of people I meet. So I started to think: "Guess what? Everybody's busy!"I'm busy, you're busy, everybody's busy. So you being busy doesn't make me sympathetic at all. Because "busy" is the state of the world.So I'm launching a campaign to stop people complaining about being "busy". It may sound harsh, but the truth is, nobody cares.In a busy world, "being busy" doesn't stand out, nor does it mean productive, creative, accomplished, or professional.Steve Maraboli once said, "When someone tells you they are too busy... It's not a reflection of their schedule; it's a reflection of YOUR spot on their schedule."Donna Lynn Hope has also remarked, "Busy doesn't mean better. I've never envied a busy person—the one who likes to point out their busy lives to others."The reality is, nobody's too busy—It's just about priorities. So the next time someone asks you how you are, maybe respond differently.In my experience, the "I'm busy" response is really covering up the fact that they're not actually accomplishing their real purpose.And "being busy" is the lie they tell themselves about why they can't achieve it.Questions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard.Question 16. Why is the speaker launching a campaign?Question 17. What does the speaker advise us to do next time someone asks us how we are?Question 18.Why do many people make the "I'm busy" response, according to the speaker?Passage TwoMore and more people are taking up extreme sports like snowboarding, skateboarding, mountain biking, and many more. Why are these sportsbecoming so popular?One thing that extreme sports do better than perhaps anything else is to help you stop being afraid.It may sound strange to say that their main function is to induce fear, but after a time, your fear response to other things in life will be dramatically reduced.After all, if you can jump out of a plane or off a bridge, then you can face anything else easily. When doing extreme sports, you have to become more focused.You'll be pushed to your limits. And if you aren't focused, you'll make dangerous mistakes.Learning to be this focused when enjoying extreme sports will help you to be focused at work, keeping you more productive and ultimately more successful.It's great to stay fit and healthy, but standard exercise routines and sports only work the same muscles repeatedly.With extreme sports, you'll be working entirely different muscles, and that means you get an all-over workout.Extreme sports also burn a lot more calories than other sports. Skateboarding, for example, can burn as many as 500 calories per hour. Basketball burns around 300 in the same time.When you find that you can overcome the physical or mental challenges involved in extreme sports, you'll feel superhuman and your self-confidence will be at an all-time high.Questions 19 to 21 are based on the passage you have just heard.Question 19. What may sound strange to say about extreme sports?Question 20. Why should one be highly focused when doing extreme sports?Question 21. How can extreme sports benefit us more than standard exercise routines and sports?Passage ThreeMost of us have been in teams or organizations where we've had conflict with the people that we're working with around the ideas or decisions that we're discussing.Conflict is natural. We all bring different life and work experiences to the table. We all have different personality preferences and tendencies.We're not all going to have the same ideas on how to approach policies, programs, or problems.But too often we get caught in this place where conflict is perceived to be negative — something we want to avoid so that we can maintain the harmony of our workplace.This could be because some people want to avoid conflict at all costs,after all they still have to work together. But this kind of artificial harmony isn't the answer.Productive conflict is a vital part of teams and organizations that want to push forward and do more.Without conflict, we're often stuck in this artificial harmony where people don't express potentially innovative ideas for fear that they may start conflict with others.But if you're in a place where you have a basis of trust, conflict can be extremely productive. It can lead to increased innovation and greater trust on teams.It may be an uncomfortable process, but good leaders and healthy teams recognize that productive and healthy conflict is an important part of how they function.Questions 22 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard.Question 22.What does the passage say about conflict in organizations?Question 23. Why do some people want to avoid conflict at all costs?Question 24.Why is productive conflict important for teams and organizations?Question 25. What does productive conflict need as a basis?。
2019年12月大学英语四级考试听力真题-第二套
2019年12月大学英语四级考试真题听力(第二套)Part ⅠWriting (30 minutes)Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a letter to a foreign friend who wants to learn Chinese. Please recommend a city to him. You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.Part Ⅱ Listening Comprehension (25 minutes)Section ADirections: In this section, you will hear three news reports. At the end of each news report, you will hear two or three questions. Both the news report 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 l and 2 are based on the news report you have just heard.1.A) The number of male nurses has gone down.B) There is discrimination against male nurses.C) There is a growing shortage of medical personnel.D) The number of nurses has dropped to a record low.2.A) Working conditions.B) Educational system.C) Inadequate pay.D) Cultural bias.Questions 3 and 4 are based on the news report you have just heard.3.A) He fell out of a lifeboat.B) He was almost drowned.C) He lost his way on a beach.D) He enjoyed swimming in the sea.4.A) The lifeboats patrol the area round the clock.B) The beach is a good place to watch the tide.C) The emergency services are efficient.D) The beach is a popular tourist resort.Questions 5 to 7 are based on the news report you have just heard.5.A) It climbed 25 storeys at one go.B) It broke into an office room.C) It escaped from a local zoo.D) It became an online star.6.A) Release it into the wild.B) Return it to its owner.C) Send it back to the zoo.D) Give it a physical checkup.7.A) A racoon can perform acts no human can.B) A racoon can climb much higher than a cat.C) The racoon did something no politician could.D) The raccoon became as famous as some politicians.Section BDirections: In this section, you will hear two long conversations. At the end of each conversation, you will hear four questions. Both the conversation 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 8 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.8.A) She received a bonus unexpectedly.B) She got a well-paying job in a bank.C She received her first monthly salary.D) She got a pay raise for her performance.9.A) Two decades ago.B) Several years ago.C) Just last month.D) Right after graduation.10.A) He sent a small check to his parents.B) He treated his parents to a nice meal.C) He took a few of his friends to a gym.D) He immediately deposited it in a bank.11.A) Join her colleagues for gym exercise.B) Visit her former university campus.C) Buy some professional clothes.D) Budget her salary carefully.Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.12.A) He has just too many things to attend to.B) He has been overworked recently.C) He has a difficult decision to make.D) He has just quarreled with his girlfriend.13.A) Turn to his girlfriend for assistance.B) Give priority to things more urgent.C) Think twice before making the decision.D) Seek advice from his family and advisor.14.A) His girlfriend does not support his decision.B) He is not particularly keen on the job offered.C) He lacks the money for his doctoral program.D) His parents and advisor have different opinions.15.A)They need time to make preparations.B) They haven’t started their careers yet.C) They need to save enough money for it.D) They haven’t won their parents’approval.Section CDirections: 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.16.A) Expressing ideas and opinions freely.B) Enriching social and intellectual lives.C) Acquiring information and professional knowledge.D) Using information to understand and solve problems.17.A) Traveling to different places in the world.B) Playing games that challenge one’s mind.C) Improving mind-reading strategies.D) Reading classic scientific literature.18.A) Participate in debates or discussions.B) Expose themselves to different cultures.C) Discard personal biases and prejudices.D) Give others freedom to express themselves.Questions 19 to 21 are based on the passage you have just heard.19.A) Why dogs can be faithful friends of humans.B) The nature of relationships between dogs.C) The reason a great many people love dogs.D) How dogs feel about their bonds with humans.20.A) They behave like other animals in many ways.B) They have an unusual sense of responsibility.C) They can respond to humans’questions.D) They can fall in love just like humans.21.A) They stay with one partner for life.B) They have their own joys and sorrows.C) They experience true romantic love.D) They help humans in various ways.Questions 22 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard.22.A) A rare animal.B) A historical site.C) A cow bone.D) A precious stone.23. A) Dating it.B) Preserving it.C) Measuring it.D) Identifying it.24.A) The channel needs to interview the boy.B) The boy should have called an expert.C) The boy's family had acted correctly.D) The site should have been protected.25.A) Conduct a more detailed search.B) Ask the university to reward Jude.C) Search for similar fossils elsewhere.D) Seek additional funds for the search.1-5 DACBA 6-10 BDCBD 11-15 CACBC 16-20 BCDAC 21-25 DABBD。
6月大学英语四级听力题目答案及原文第2套
Part II Listening ComprehensionSection ANews Report One【话题预测】由college students,sleep,problem,stress,psychological 等词可推断,本则新闻与大学生睡眠或心理健康有关。
【正确答案】1—2 B D听力原文You probably think college students are experts at sleeping, but parties, preparations for tests, personal problems and general stress can wreck a student’s sleep habits, which can be bad for the body and the mind. Texas Tech University is even offering a class called “Improving Your Sleep Habits”. People suffering from sleep loss are at an increased risk from obesity, psychological problems and car crashes. Students who don’t get enough sleep have poor attendance and lower grades. On top of all that, a new study published in the journal Learning and Memory finds you are probably better off sleeping than making last-minute preparations for a test. 200 college kids were taught to play some unfamiliar video games. Subjects who learned the games in the morning lost some skills when they played again 12 hours later, but they did much better after getting a good night’s sleep. So if you really want to do your job well, don’t forget to get some sleep. Questions 1 and 2 are based on the news report you have just heard.1. What is the news report mainly about?2. What is the finding of the new study published in the journal Learning and Memory?试题解析【话题分类】时事新闻【新闻大意】大学生睡眠不好会严重影响学习效率和身心健康;Texas Tech 大学甚至开设课程教授学生改善睡眠习惯,提高睡眠质量;新的一项研究也证明了提高睡眠质量的重要性。
2019年6月大学英语四级听力真题 第二套
2019年6月大学英语四级听力考试(第二套)Part II Listening ComprehensionSection ADirections: In this section, you will hear three news reports. At the end of each news report, you will hear two or three questions. Both the news report 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 1with a single line through the centre.Questions 1 and 2 are based on the news report you have just heard.1.What did the boy from central California do according to report?A)He set a record be swimming to and from an island.B)He celebrated ninth birthday on a small island.C)He visited a prison located on a faraway island.D)He swam around an island near San Francisco.2.What did the father do to encourage his son?A)He doubled the reward.B)He cheered him on all the way.C)He set him an example.D)He had the event covered on TV.Question 3 and 4 are based on the news report you have just heard.3.What was purpose of the annual leave bonus in China?A)To end the one-child policy.B)To encourage late marriage.C)To increase working efficiency.D)To give people more time to travel.4. What do we learn about the new regulations?A)They will not be welcomed by young people.B)They will help to popularize early marriage.C)They will boost China’s economic growth.D)They will not come into immediate effect.Question 5—7 are based on the news report you have just heard.5. What is the news report mainly about?A)Cleaning service in great demand all over the world.B)Two ladies giving up well-paid jobs to do cleaning.C)A new company to clean up the mess after parties.D)Cleaners gainfully employed at nights and weekends.6. What is the common problem of the house party?A)It takes a lot of time to prepare.B)It leaves the house in a mess.C)It makes party goers exhausted.D)It creates noise and misconduct.7. What are Rebecca Folly and Catherin Ashish planning to do?A)Hire an Australian lawyer.B)Visit the U.S. and Canada.C)Settle a legal dispute.D)Expand their business.Section BDirections: In this section, you will hear two long conversations. At the end of each conversation, you will hear four questions. Both the conversation 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 8—11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.8. What did the man do yesterday?A)He had a driving lesson.B)He got his driver’s license.C)He took the driver’s theory exam.D)He passed the driver’s road test.9. Why did he fail the exam the first time?A)He was not well prepared.B)He did not get to the exam in time.C)He was not used to the test format.D)He did not follow the test procedure.10. What does the man say about his driving lessons?A)They are tough.B)They are costly.C)They are helpful.D)They are too short.11. What does the man hope to do next?A)Pass his road test the first time.B)Test-drive a few times on highways.C) Find an experienced driving instructor.D)Earn enough money for driving lessons.Questions 12—15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.12. What does the man want to know?A)Where the woman studies.B)The acceptance rate at Leeds.C)Leeds’ tuition for international students.D)How to apply for studies at a university.13. What is the man going to do?A)Apply to an American university.B)Do research on higher education.C)Perform in a famous musical.D)Pursue postgraduate studies.14. What might qualify the man for a scholarship at the Leeds university?A)His favorable recommendations.B)His outstanding musical talent.C)His academic excellence.D)His unique experience.15. What is the woman planning to do after graduation?A) Do a master’s degree.B) Settle down in England.C) Travel widely.D) Teach overseas.Section CDirections: In this section, you will hear three passages. At the end of each passage, you willhear 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 1with a single line through the centre.Questions 16—18 are based on the passage you have just heard.16. What does the passage say about ants?A) They help farmers keep diseases in check.B) Many species remain unknown to scientists.C) Only a few species cause trouble to humans.D) They live in incredibly well-organized colonies.17. What do we learn from the passage about carpenter ants?A) They are larger than many other species.B) They can cause damage to people’s homes.C) They can survive a long time without water.D) They like to form colonies in electrical units.18. What can we do to prevent ants from getting into our homes?A) Deny them access to any food.B) Keep doors and windows shut.C) Destroy their colonies close by.D) Refrain from eating sugary food.Questions 19—21 are based on the passage you have just heard.19.What is the focus of the speaker’s research?A) The function of the human immune system.B) The cause of various auto-immune diseases.C) The viruses that may infect the human immune system.D) The change in people’s immune system as they get older.20.What are the volunteers asked to do in the research?A) Report their illnesses.B) Offer blood samples.C) Act as research assistants.D) Help to interview patients.21. What does the speaker say will be the impact of his research?A) Strengthening people’s immunity to infection.B) Better understanding patients’ immune system.C) Helping improve old people’s health conditions.D) Further reducing old patients’ medical expenses.Questions 22—25 are based on the passage you have just heard.22. What did Ted Komada notice one day after he started teaching at Kilip Elementary?A) His students had trouble getting on with each other.B) A lot of kids stayed at school to do their homework.C) His students were struggling to follow his lessons.D) A group of kids were playing chess after school.23. What are dozens of students from Komada’s school going to do this week?A) Visit a chess team in Nashville.B) Join the school’s chess team.C) Participate in a national chess competition.D) Receive training for a chess competition.24. What do we learn about the students of Kilip Elementary?A) Most of them come from low-income families.B) Many have become national chess champions.C) A couple of them have got involved in crimes.D) Many became chess coaches after graduation.25. What have the students learned from Komada?A) Actions speak louder than words.B) Think twice before taking action.C) Translate their words into action.D) Take action before it gets too late.听力答案与解析1.AWhat did the boy from central California do according to report?解析:根据原文“据California的一家电视台Enfresno周二报道,作为最年轻的游泳运动员,Jim Savage刷新了新的游往前监狱的记录。
2016年6月大学英语四级考试真题听力原文及参考答案(第2套)
2016年6月大学英语四级考试真题(第2套)参考答案Part I WritingDear My Parents,I would like to convey in this letter my heartfelt thanks to you. Without your support and encouragement, I wouldn’t have won the second prize in the National Mathematical Contest in Modeling.First of all, you inspired me to participate in the contest and gave me the confidence that I could achieve a good result if I worked hard enough. In addition, you spent large sums of money on prestigious mathematical modeling teachers to help me with methods of mathematical modeling, thesis writing and computer programming, which laid a solid foundation for my outstanding performance in the contest. Finally, it is also worth mentioning that when I was downhearted in the face of difficulties and setbacks during the contest, it was you who raised me up to press forward.All in all, your support in both spiritual and material terms made it possible for me to win a prize in the contest. So, thanks again for your kind help. I am looking forward to seeing you soon.Affectionately yours,Li MingPart IV TranslationChinese martial art is commonly known as Kung Fu. Its origin can be traced to the need of self-defense, hunting activities and military training in ancient China. It is one of the Chinese traditional sports, which is practiced by both the young and the old. It has gradually evolved into the unique element of Chinese culture. As China’s national treasure, Kung Fu has hundreds ofdifferent styles and is the most practiced martial arts from in the world. Some styles imitate animals’ movements, while others are inspired by Chinese philosophies, myths and legends.Part II Listening Comprehension 听力原文Section AQuestions 1 and 2 are based on the news report you have just heard.The International Labor Organization says the number of people without jobs is increasing. In its latest update on Global Employment Trends, the agency says projections of the number of unemployed people this year range from 210 million to nearly 240 million people. The report warns that 200 million poor workers are at risk of joining the ranks of people living on less than two dollars per day in the past three years. The Director-General of the International Labor Organization Juan Somavia notes that some countries have taken measures to address the effects of the global crisis. However, he points out that many countries have not done so. And based on past experiences, it takes four to five years after economic recovery for unemployment to return to pre-crisis levels. Mr. Somavia says the International Labor Organization is proposing a global job’s agreement to deal with unemployment.“Its key objective is to place so the center of recovery efforts, measures that would generate high levels of employment and provide basic social protection for the most vulnerable.”1. What is the news report mainly about?2. What does Juan Somavia, the Director-General of the International Labor Organization say?Questions 3 and 4 are based on the news report you have just heard.Big fast food chains in New York City have started to obey a first-of-its-kind rule requiring them to post calorie counts right on the menu. Cathy Nurses is with the New York City Department of Health.“We wanted to give people an opportunity to actually see the calories before they purchase the food and make a decision, an informed decision that if they want to make the healthier choice, if they want to eat fewer calories, they can. And we expect this will have a huge impact on obesity. And of course, if it has an impact on obesity, it will have an impact on diabetes and heart disease and high blood pressure.”The new rules will introduce as a part of anti-obesity campaign that also includes a recent citywide ban and artificial trans-fats in restaurant food. The menu rule only applies to restaurants that serve standardized portion sizes and have fifteen or more locations nationwide.Starting last Saturday, chains big enough to fall under the rule will face penalties about 2000 dollars for not showing calorie information in a prominent spot on their menus, preferably next to the price.3. What are big fast food chains in New York City required to do according to the new rule?4. What will happen to big restaurant chains that violate the new rule?Questions 5 to 7 are based on the news report you have just heard.Almost all companies recognize the importance of innovation today. But not many are able to integrate innovation into their business. A commentary in the Shanghai Daily points out that innovation doesn’t mean piles of documents. It is something more practical. The article says many people tend to assume that innovation just means creating something new, but actually it's more than that. It's an attitude of doing things. A company should find ways to innovate not just in products but also in functions, business models and processes.The article cites the global giant Procter & Gamble as an example, saying a real innovative company should develop an innovation culture and use it as a primary tool for success. Procter & Gamble has a “Corporate Innovation Fund” which offers big rewards for high-risk ideas that succeed. It also has a special innovation facility for its employees. Sometimes its employees are released from their daily jobs for weeks and spend their time interacting in the innovation facility instead. In conclusion, the article says innovative ideas alone do not ensure success. It’s pointless unless there is a repeatable process in place to turn inspiration into financial performance.5. What is the problem with many companies according to the news report?6. What do many people tend to think of innovation?7. What does the company Procter & Gamble owe its success to?Section BQuestions 8 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.M: So, Lyndsay, do you like to text message on your cell phone?W: Yeah, I text message a lot.M: I don't do it so much. I prefer to make a call if I'm in a hurry.W: Yeah, I go both ways. Sometimes I don’t really want to talk to the person. I just want to ask them one question, so it's much easier for me just to text message. If I call them, I'll have to have a long conversation.M: Yeah, I can see what you mean. But I get off the phone pretty quickly when I call. I'm not a big talker.W: Yeah, that's true. You don't talk a lot.M: So are you fast at writing the messages with your thumb?W: Well, when I first got a cell phone, I was so slow. I thought I would never text message. But then people kept text messaging me, so I felt obliged to learn how to text message. So now I'm pretty fast. What about you?M: Actually I have the opposite problem. When I first got my cell phone, I thought it was so cool to text message all my friends who have one, and I was pretty fast with my thumb then. But it seems like now I don't use it so much, I've got slower actually.W: Yeah, I think text messaging actually is what you have to do with your age. For example, people in high school, they text message a lot. But I ask my father if he texted messages, and guess what he said?M: What?W: He said he'd never text message. He thinks it's very childish and unprofessional to text message.M: Yeah, I can see what he means. It's considered pretty informal to text message someone.8: What does the man say about himself?9: What does the woman tend to do while she is on the phone?10: Why did the man text message all his friends when he first got his cell phone?11: What does the woman's father think of text messaging?Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.W: Good morning, Mr. Johnson. How can I help you?M: Well, I'd like to talk to you about Tim Bond, the department manager.W: What seems to be the problem?M: Well, ever since Sandra left the department, I feel like I've been targeted to do all her work as well as mine. I'm expected to attend too many meetings and I seem to be spending a lot of my time doing unnecessary paper work.W: I'm sorry to hear that.M: And, on top of that, I'd specifically asked if I could leave early last Friday as I’d done a lot of overtime during the week. But that afternoon, even though I'd finished my assigned work, I was told to help other colleagues finish their work, too.W: But surely that's a positive sign showing that Mr. Bond has a lot of trust in you.M: Yes, but other colleagues get to leave early, and they don't have such a lot of work to do.W: So you feel he's been making unrealistic demands on you?M: Yes, absolutely.W: Have you approached Mr. Bond about this particular problem?M: I've tried, but it seems like he just has no time for me.W: Well, at this stage, it would be better if you approached him directly. If nothing else, showing that you've tried to solve the problem yourself, before you take it further, makes it clear that you're just not a complainer. Why don't you send an email requesting a meeting with him in private?M: Hmm, I’d be a bit worried about his reaction. But anyway I'll send him an email to request a meeting, and I'll see what happens from there. Thanks for your advice.W: Good luck. And let us know the outcome.12. What do we learn about the man from the conversation?13. What is the man's chief complaint?14. How does the woman interpret the fact that the man was asked to help his colleagues with their work?15. What did the woman advise the man to do?Section CQuestions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard.The massive decline in sleep happened so slowly and quietly that few seemed to notice the trend. Was it because of the growing attraction of the Internet, video games and endless TV channels? Never disconnecting from work? No matter how it happened, millions of Americans are putting their health, quality of life and even length of life in danger.New evidence shows why getting enough sleep is a top priority. Some 40% of Americans get less than 7 hours of shut-eye on weeknights. "The link between sleep and health, and bad sleep and disease is becoming clearer and clearer," says Lawrence Epstein, a sleep expert at Harvard University. For example, sleep duration has declined from some 8 hours in the 1950s to 7 in recent years. At the same time, high blood pressure has become an increasing problem. Blood pressure and heart rate are typically at their lowest levels during sleep. People who sleep less tend to have higher blood pressure, heart attack, diabetes, weight gain and other problems.Sleeping better may help fight off illness. "When people are sleep-deprived, there are higher levels of stress hormones in their bodies which can decrease immune function." says Doctor Felice, of Northwestern University in Chicago. A university of Chicago study shows people who sleep well live longer. So say good night sooner and it may help you stay active and vital to a ripe old age.16. What is the speaker mainly talking about?17. What do we learn from the talk about today's Americans?18. What does the speaker say will happen to people who lack sleep?Questions 19 to 21 are based on the passage you have just heard.Parents and teachers will tell you not to worry when applying for a place at a university. But in the same breath we’ll remind you that it is the most important decision of your life.The first decision is your choice of course. It will depend on what you want to get out of university, what you are good at and what you enjoy. The next decision is where to apply. Aim high but within reason. Do you have the right combination of subjects and are your expected grades likely to meet entry requirements? The deadline is January 15th. But it is best to submit your application early because universities begin work as soon as forms start rolling in.The most important part of the application is the much feared personal statement. This is your chance to convey boundless enthusiasm for the subject. So economy of expression is foremost. Omit dull and ineffective generalities and make sure you give concrete examples.Admissions officers read every personal statement that arrives. It is not convincing if you say you have chosen the subject because you enjoy it. You have to get across what it is about a particular area that has inspired you. They will look for evidence that you have reflected and thought about the subject.Applicants should be honest. There is no point saying you run marathons if you are going to be out of breath arriving at the interview on the second floor.19. What is the first decision you should make in preparing to apply for a place at a university?20. What is the most important part of the application?21. What must applicants do in their personal statements?Questions 22 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard.It is usually agreed that a German, Carl Benz, built the first motor car in 1885. It was actually a tricycle with a petrol motor at the rear. Soon, members of the royal family and other wealthy people took up motoring as a sport. Many of the early cars had 2 seats. There were no petrol pumps and few garages, so every driver had to be his own engineer for the frequent breakdowns.By 1905, cars began to look like cars of today, with head lamps, wind screen, rubble tyres and number plates. Henry Ford's Model T introduced in America in 1909 was cheaper because it was made on the assembly line. It brought cars closer towards the reach of ordinary people. With the popularity of the car, registration became a must in 1903 with the Motor Car Act. Competency tests were introduced in 1935.Today, the legal driving age for a car in the UK is 17. You are not allowed to drive a car unsupervised until you have passed a driving test. In 1958, Britain celebrated the opening of its first motorway – the Preston Bypass. Until then, no one really understood what a motorway was, not even the laborers who were building it. The bypass held a new era in motor travel and was greeted with excitement and optimism. Service stations came with the motorway and the legend of the transport cafe was born. Of course, the service station has diversified greatly. But whether it’s an English-cooked breakfast or a coffee and a sandwich, one thing has remained the same: the prices.22. What does the speaker say about the first motor car?23. What was the problem with the early cars in Britain?24. Why did Henry Ford's Model T cars cost less?25. What do we learn about the Preston Bypass?。
2020年12月大学英语四级考试真题听力文本(第2套)
2020年12月大学英语四级考试真题(二)Part ⅡListening ComprehensionNews Report One【听力原文】[1]A waiter has returned a check worth nearly 424,000 dollars to a retired social worker who lost it. The waiter found a bank envelop while cleaning off a table last Saturday at restaurant. He ran outside but the customer was gone. He opened the envelope and got a shock. After an unsuccessful search, the restaurant’s owner called the Daily News for help. The “relieved”customer was reunited with her check On Wednesday. It contained money from her apartment sale, already planned for the down payment on a new home. The customer did not tip the waiter after her meal. [2]Shetried to give him money later on, but he graciously declined. The waiter, who’s working his way through school, didn accept the customer’s apology and gratitude, and said it was happy to have helped her.Questions 1 and 2 are based on the news report you have just heard.1. What does the news report say about the waiter?2. What did the customer try to do when she got her check back?News Report Two【听力原文】[3]The village of Maref in Alaska voted on Tuesday to move to the state’s mainland. The move is due to global warming and rising sea levels. Most of the village’s 169 registered voters, took part in the town hall meeting. They decided in a vote of 89 to 78 to move from their land on Sarichef Island, near the Arctic Circle. Maref Council secretary Donna Barr said thevote was largely symbolic. [4]It will be costly financially to the community. “About 15 years ago, they estimated the cost at $180 million. [4]I would figure it’s much higher now,” Barr said, “we don’t see the move happening in our lifetime because of the funding.” The village’s roughly 650 residents have seen warming temperatures melt sea ice and permanently frozen land. This has resulted in houses falling into the water. At least 31 villages in Alaska face “immediate threats” due to climate change, the Government Accountability Office reported in 2009.Questions 3 and 4 are based on the news report you have just heard.3. What is Maref’s vote on Tuesday about?4. Why did Donna Barr say they wouldn’t see the plan carried out any time soon?News Report Three【听力原文】[5]A man in Halifax Canada wanted to find out if people are thankful for someone holding the door open for them. [7]The social experiment showed that 99 out of 100 people express gratitude. “I didn’t think we were going to get 99. I don’t know why, but I was pleasantly surprised because beyond just ‘thank you’—people got into conversation with us,”said Steve Foran, CEO of Gratitude at W ork. “What we know from research is that from grateful people come good things”, he said.[6]“A simple way to induce gratitude in people is opening doors and so we went to six places and open the doors for people.” For the experiment, Foran’s team went to a shopping center, a mall, two office buildings and a coffee shop. The door was held for 15 to 20 people at a time at each location. “We did have one that didn’t say thank you. We were not here to judge them because on any given day that could be me or you. I suspect that at the 100 people that were probably a bunch of them having a bad day. But grateful peoplemake pe ople grateful”, said Foran.Questions 5 to 7 are based on the news report you have just heard.5. What is the purpose of the social experiment?6. What did Steve Foran and his team do in the experiment?7. What do we learn from the experiment?Conversation One【听力原文】W: Raise Solar. Lisa’s speaking. How can I help?M: Hi, my name is Winston. [8]I wish to inquire about solar panel installations.W: Yes, what would you like to know?M: [9]Well, my neighbor installed panels on his roof about a year ago in order to power his hotwater. He tells me it has saved him over $500thus far. Does that sound about right to you? W: Well. I’m not familiar with your neighbor or his particular setup, but that amount is definitely possible. I can tell you that the average four-bedroom house may typically have a roof with fifty square meters of surface area. Four panels on one side of that roof could save a family of four around three hundred dollars a year.M: Ok. That sounds about right then. [9]My house is about the size you described, but my neighbor’s is bigger.I’m not sure how many panels he has up there, [9]but he does have a large family of six.W: Are you interested in installing some solar panels on your roof, sir?M: Yes. I’m considering it.W: If you wish to come into our office, we could show you the different solutions we offer.M: Ok. I might do that. But just quickly, [10]if you don’t mind, could you tell me approximatelyhow much a typical installation costs, like, say,four panels?W: Prices do vary depending on different factors, but as a rough estimate, it’s around $2,000.[11]But you know, a typical household willmake back that initial investment in about fiveyears.M: Ok. I see. Thank you.Questions 8 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.8. What is the man’s purpose for calling the woman?9. What do we learn about the man’s neighbor from the conversation?10. What is one of the man’s chief concerns?11. How long will it take a typical household to make back the initial investment?【答案】DConversation Two【听力原文】M: Good afternoon, Sorry to have kept you waiting. How can I help you?W: Oh, no problem. [12]I am interested in bookinga holiday to Australia and wonder if you couldtell me what deals do you have?M: Sure, are you only looking for flights or package holiday with everything included?W: When you say everything, what do you mean?M:Well,[12]a package holiday will include flights,hotels,meals,day trips to differentplaces of interest and the transport to and fromthe airport.W: [13]Yeah, that sounds pretty good. I am going with my family, so it will be nice to haveeverything taken care of. So what sorts of dealsdo you have for package holidays, then?M: All sorts, really. How long do you want to go for? And what days?W: [14]Two weeks around Christmas time will be great.M: Ok, let me check that for you. Here is one, fourteen nights in southeastern of Australia,five nights in Sydney and five nights inMelbourne. And then for the other four nights,you can choose from a list of trips to otherplaces nearby. You could visit Canberra, forexample, or the blue mountains. Or you couldgo for a drive down the Great Ocean Road.Also, if you’re interested in wine, you could goon a tour of the places where they grow grapesand make wineW: That sounds great. [15]It’s great we can c hoose some activities ourselves.Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.12. Where is the conversation taking place?13. Why is the woman interested in package holidays?14. How long does the woman want to go for the holiday?15. What does the woman say she likes about the holiday package?Passage One【听力原文】[16]Tourists taking a holiday in the Indonesian island of Bali are facing a new $14 per person tax when they arrived on the holiday island from next year. But this is a green tax, which Bali governor Wayan Koster had been working on for months and which is designed to help clean up the island natural environment and with good reason, too. [17]Indonesia is drowning in plastics. Recycling is not one of the countries’ strong points. It’snot uncommon to be offered many more plastic bags than one could ever need when visiting the supermarkets and shopping malls. But slowly, things are starting to change for the better.Back in 2016, the medium-sized the city of Banjarmasin banned single-used plastic bags. The city of Bogor followed suit in 2018. A few months ago, [18]Koster announced the plan that would not only ban the single-used plastic bags from supermarkets and convenience stores but plastic bags and straws across the island. The regulation will come into full effect next month. “We received a fast and quick response for the Balinese people, not only positive responses for the Balinese, we received good responses from the central government, other local governments and even from overseas.” Koster told The Sydney Morning Herald this week during an interview. The governor is a determined environmentalist and he has more laws planned to protect the island’s water ways in particular and tosupport the introduction of electric vehicles too.Questions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard.16. What will tourists have to do when they visit Indonesia’s Bali Island?17. What does the passage say about Indonesia?18. What is the new plan governor Koster recently announced?Passage Two【听力原文】[19]An endangered species of whale is experiencinga small baby boom of the coast America. The north Atlantic right whale is one of the rarest species on the planet, numbering only about 411. But the Center for Coastal Studies said Friday that it’s aerial survey team spotted a mom with two babies in Cape Cod Bay a day earlier. That brings the number seen in nearby waters alone this year to 3. That’s big news because the whalepopulation has been falling and no baby whales were seen last year. In all, seven baby whales have been spotted so far this year. [20]The whale population has become endangered due to commercial whaling activities in recent years. This is because they are sometimes hunted for their meat or their skin. Over-hunting could lead to the disappearance of the whale population, possibly causing major problems to the global food chain. [21]The whales give birth off the southeast coast of America in the winter and travel to feeding grounds of the northeast coast in the early spring. Northeast coast is a critically important source of food. The animals often feed close to shore. This provides watchers on land with unbeatable views of one of the rarest of marine mammals. It’s illegal to get within 1,500 feet of the animals without federal research permit, so well watchers are discouraged from tempting to get to the whales.Questions 19 to 21 are based on the passage you have just heard.19. What do we learn from the passage about the North Atlantic right whale?20. What has caused the decline of the whale population in recent years?21. What do the whales travel to the northeast coast of America in the early spring?Passage Three【听力原文】An average person consumes 144 pints of milk a year, but 40% of that is poured on to cereal and 60% of those people are children. But what was once advertised as nutrition is becoming unpopular. [22]Americans drinks 37% less milk than they did in the 1970s. And in the UK, dairy consumption overall has fallen by a third in the past 20 years. [23]Milk is increasingly being described in a negative light. A recent blog suggested:“M aybe people are drinking less milk because it is poisonous to many of us.”[24]Lactose is the sugar found in milk and dairy products. It needs a series of complex proteins to break it down. Without enough of these proteins, the lactose is broken down by bacteria in the human body. This can cause physical pain and produce gas in the stomach. However, after we have finished breast and formula feeding, most of us don’t continue producing the complex proteins in our bodies, which are necessary to break down the lactose. Despite the problems in degisting milk, it does provide many benefits. [25]Milk is nutritious—it contains vitamins A and D as well as protein and isn’t full of calories. You can test yourself by drinking a large glass of milk. If you get sick in your stomach within the next 24 hours, you are lacking the proteins to digest milk.Questions 22 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard.22. What does the passage say about Americans?23. How do Americans and British think of milk nowadays?24. Why does drinking milk cause pain in some people?25. What does the passage say is a benefit of milk?。
2023年大学英语四级考试真题试卷第二套
大学英语四级考试COLLEGE ENGLISH TEST- Band Four -得到监考老师指令前, 不得翻阅该试题册!Part 1 Writing (30 minutes)(请于正式开考后半小时内完毕该部分, 之后将进行听力考试)Directions.Fo.thi.part.yo.ar.allowe.3.minute.t.writ.a.essa.base.o.th.pictur.below.Yo.shoul.sta men.o.th.kid’.understandin.o.goin.t.sc hool.Yo.shoul.writ.a.leas.12.word.bu.n.mor.tha.18.words.请用黑色签字笔在答题卡1指定区域作答作文题, 在试题册上旳作答无效。
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2019年12月英语四级听力真题(二)
2019年12月英语四级听力真题College English Test Band 4大学英语考试(四级)Part II Listening Comprehension第二部分:听力考试Section AA 部分Directions: In this section, you will hear three news reports.考试说明:在这一部分,你将听到三篇新闻报道。
At the end of each news report, you will hear two or three questions.每篇新闻的结尾,会有两到三个问题。
Both the news report and the questions will be spoken only once.新闻和问题只读一遍。
After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A) , B) , C) and D) .听到问题后从A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出最佳答案。
Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.然后在答题纸1 上相应的字母中间划上横线(涂满)。
News report one新闻报导一The British government has called for more men to consider a career in nursing.英国政府呼吁更多男性考虑从事护理工作。
Figures show the number of male nurses has fallen in the last three years.数据显示,近三年来男性护士人数有所下降。
cet4真题 (2)
CET4真题简介CET4(英语四级)是中国大陆的一项英语水平考试,针对大学本科英语专业学生。
考试主要测试学生在听力、阅读、写作和翻译等方面的英语能力。
下面将提供一些CET4历年真题以供参考。
听力下面是一道CET4听力真题:听力文本:M: Did you hear about Professor Johnson? Apparently, he won a presti gious award for his research in astrophysics.W: Oh, that's great news! He's been working in the field for over twent y years. He really deserves the recognition.M: I completely agree. I've always been impressed by his dedication and expertise.问题:What is the man’s opinion of Professor Johnson?A)He is not impressed by his dedication and expertise.B)He is surprised that Professor Johnson won the award.C)He thinks Professor Johnson’s research in astrophysics is outstanding.D)He doesn’t think Professor Johnson deserves the recognition.正确答案:C) He thinks Professor Johnson’s research in astrophysics is outstanding.阅读下面是一道CET4阅读真题:Passage 1More and more people are choosing to work from home. The rise of home-b ased businesses and flexible working options means that many employees now have the opportunity to work remotely.Working from home offers several advantages. Firstly, there is no commu ting time or cost. This means employees can save both time and money by not having to travel to and from the office. They can also enjoy a mor e relaxed working environment and avoid the stress and distractions of the office.However, working from home also has its disadvantages. Some people find it difficult to stay motivated and focused when they are working alone at home. It can be easy to get distracted by household chores or perso nal errands. Additionally, working from home can be isolating, as there is no social interaction with colleagues.In conclusion, working from home can be a great option for many employe es, but it is not suitable for everyone. It requires discipline and sel f-motivation to be successful.Questions:1. What is one advantage of working from home?A) Saving time and money on commuting.B) Having social interaction with colleagues.C) Being able to work in a formal office environment.D) Avoiding distractions of household chores.2. What is one disadvantage of working from home?A) Saving time and money on commuting.B) Having social interaction with colleagues.C) Being able to work in a formal office environment.D) Getting distracted by personal errands.正确答案:1. A) Saving time and money on commuting.2. D) Getting distracted by personal errands.写作下面是一道CET4写作真题:题目:Should college education be free?要求:以文章形式表达个人观点并给出理由支持。
大学英语四级真题第二套
2017年6月大学英语四级真题试卷二(完整版)Part I Writing(25minutes) (请于正式开考后半小时内完成该部分,之后将进行听力考试)Directions:For this part,you are allowed30minutes to write an advertisement on your campus website to sell a bicycle you used at college.Your advertisement may include its brand,features,condition and price,and your contact information.You should write at least120words but no more than180words.Part II Listening Comprehension(30minutes) Section ADirections:In this section,you will hear three news reports.At the end of each news report,you will hear two or three questions.Both the news report and questions will be spoken only once.After you hear questions,you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A),B),C)and D).Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet1with a single line through the centre.注意:此部分试题请在答题卡1上作答。
2021.12四级听力真题(第二套)
2021年12月大学英语四级考试真题(第2套)Section ADirections: In this section, you will hear three news reports. At the end of 'each news report, you will hear or three questions. Both the news report and 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 1 and 2 are based on the news report you have just heard.1. A) It found a pet dog on board a plane to a city in Texas.B)It had one of its cargo planes land at a wrong airportC)It sent two dogs to the wrong destinations.D)I t had two of its domestic flights mixed up2. A) Correct their mistake as soon as possible.B)Give the two pets a physical checkup.C)Hire a charter jet to bring the pets back.D)S end another plane to continue the flight.Questions 3 and 4 are based on the news report you have just heard.3. A) She weighs 130 kilogramsB) She has had babies beforeC) She was brought from Africa.D) She has a big family of six.4. A) It took 22 hours.B) It had some complicationsC) It was smooth.D) It was monitored by Dr. Sue TygielskiQuestions 5 to 7 are based on the news report you have just heard.5. A) It enjoyed great popularity.B) It started business three years ago.C) It was frequented by newly-wedsD) It was built above the sea-water.6. A) Expand his business on the beach.B) Replace the restaurants wooden deck.C)Post a picture of his restaurant online.D)C elebrate his silver wedding anniversary.7. A) She sold it for two thousand dollarsB)She took it to the restaurant managerC)She posted its picture on FacebookD)s he returned it to its owner right awaySection BDirections: In this section, you will hear two long conversations. At the end of each conversation, you will hear four questions. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the Jourchoices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the correspondingletter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.Questions 8 to 11 are based on the conversation you have justheard.8. A) The number of ducks has declined sharply in recentyears.B)Climate change has little effect on the lives of wildducks.C)Duck meat is not eaten in Australia, Canada and the U.S.D)D uck hunting remains legal in many parts of the world.9. A) Droughts. B) BushfiresC) Farming. D) Hunting10. A) They are not easy to domesticate.B) Their meat is not that popular.C) It is not environmentally friendly.D) It is not considered cost-effective.11. A) They hunted ducks as a traditional sport.B) They killed wild ducks and geese for food.C) They raised ducks and geese for their eggs.D) They poisoned wild ducks in large numbersQuestions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you havejust heard.12. A) Have her house repainted.B) Replace some of her old furnitureC) Move into a newly-painted houseD) Calculate the cost of the paint job13. A) How long the work will takeB) How much the work will cost.C) How the paint job is to be done.D) How many workers are needed14. A) Cover up her furniture. B) Ask some friends for helpC)Stay somewhere else D) Oversee the work herself15. A) She could have asked a friend for help with the paintjobB)Painting a house involves more trouble than she thoughtC)she should have repainted her house much earlierD)M oving her furniture is harder than the paintjobSection CDirections: In this section, you will hear three passages. At the endof each passage, you will hear three or four questions. Both thepassage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you heara question, you must choose the best answer from the four choicesmarked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter onAnswer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.Questions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard.16. A) To cultivate good habits.B) To prepare for secondary school.C) To review what is learned in classD) To stimulate interest in learning.17. A) Discuss their academic achievements with themB) Create an ideal study environment for themC) Allow them to learn independentlyD) Check their homework promptly18. A) Finish them before they get tiredB) Tackle the most difficult task firstC) Start with something they enjoyD) Focus on the most important onesQuestions 19 to 21 are based on the passage you have just heard.19. A) Workers who meet its body weight standardsB) Workers who can lose 30 pounds in a yearC) Workers who try the hardest to lose weightD)Workers who are in the top 10% of the slimmest20. A) Impractical B)InconsistentC) Unmanageable D)Unfair21. A) Offer them much fatter bonuses.B) Improve working environment.C) Encourage healthy behaviorsD) Provide free lunch and snacksQuestions 22 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard.22. A) It has not done enough to help left-handed children.B) It has treated left-handed children as being disabled.C) It has not built facilities specially for the left-handed.D) It has ignored campaigns on behalf of the left-handed.23. A) They are as intelligent as other children.B) They have a distinctive style of handwritingC) They sometimes have psychological problems.D) They tend to have more difficulties in learning.24. A) Punish teachers discriminating against left-handedstudentsB) Lay more emphasis on improving children' s mentalhealthC) Encourage students to develop various professionalskillsD) Keep track of left-handed children' s schoolperformance.25. A) How they can be reduced in number.B) Why their numbers are so highC) What percentage they account forD) If their percentage keeps increasing。
2023大学英语四级考试真题第二套听力
2023大学英语四级考试真题第二套听力The 2023 College English Test Level 4 Listening Comprehension Test (Set 2) featured a variety of engaging listening passages covering a wide range of topics. This test aimed to assess students' ability to understand spoken English in different contexts and accents. Let's take a closer look at the test and some key points for each section.Section 1: ConversationIn this section, candidates listened to a conversation between two friends discussing their plans for the weekend. The conversation covered topics such as choosing a movie to watch, deciding on a restaurant for dinner, and making time for studying. This section tested students' ability to understand informal English language and follow a dialogue between native speakers.Section 2: News ReportThe second section presented a news report on a recent environmental issue. The report discussed the impact of plastic pollution on marine life and highlighted efforts to reduce plastic waste. This section assessed candidates' comprehension of factual information presented in a formal English style.Section 3: Academic LectureIn this section, students listened to an academic lecture on the topic of climate change and its effects on global weather patterns. The lecture covered scientific research findings and proposed solutions to mitigate the impact of climate change. This section tested candidates' ability to comprehend complex and technical English language.Section 4: DiscussionThe final section featured a group discussion on the benefits and drawbacks of using social media. Participants shared their opinions on the role of social media in modern society and debated its impact on mental health and social relationships. This section evaluated students' ability to follow a discussion involving multiple speakers and diverse viewpoints.Overall, the 2023 College English Test Level 4 Listening Comprehension Test (Set 2) provided a comprehensive assessment of students' listening skills in various contexts. By listening to a range of English accents and topics, candidates were challenged to demonstrate their ability to understand spoken English in different settings. Prepare for your test by practicing listening to a variety of English materials andfamiliarizing yourself with different accents and speaking styles. Good luck with your exam!。
2023年9月大学英语四级考试真题及答案(第2套)
2023年9月大学英语四级考试真题及答案(第2套) 一、听力部分(共四个小节,每个小节有5道题)听力部分第1小节:1.What is the man doing?– A. Having a haircut.– B. Waiting for an appointment.– C. Talking to the woman.– D. Buying a ticket.2.What did the woman get at the library?– A. A textbook.– B. A magazine.– C. A lecture note.– D. A library card.3.Where does the conversation probably take place?– A. In a hotel.– B. In a restaurant.– C. In a travel agency.– D. In an airport.4.What are the speakers mainly talking about?– A. A recent movie.– B. A famous actor.– C. An award ceremony.– D. A film review.5.What does the man mean?– A. He doesn’t mind trying the new restaurant.– B. He has already been to the new restaurant.– C. It’s not worth going to the new restaurant.– D. He doesn’t feel like going to the new restaurant.听力部分第2小节:6.What is the probable relationship between speakers?– A. Family members.– B. Classmates.– C. Strangers.– D. Colleagues.7.Where does the conversation most likely take place?– A. In a classroom.– B. In a library.– C. In a bookstore.– D. In a coffee shop.8.What does the man suggest the woman should do?– A. Buy a new computer.– B. Get her computer repaired.– C. Upgrade her computer’s software.– D. Take her computer to a technician.9.What does the woman mean?– A. She has no plants at home.– B. She will go to the botanical garden.– C. She can’t find many plants at the garden.– D. She enjoyed her visit to the botanical garden.10.What are the speakers mainly discussing?– A. The course schedule.– B. The professor’s office hours.– C. The required textbooks.– D. The exam dates.听力部分第3小节:11.Why does the man want to leave the organization?– A. He is not happy with his current position.– B. He wants to start his own business.– C. He has found a better job opportunity.– D. He doesn’t like the organization’s policies.12.What does the man mean?– A. He wants to go downtown with the woman.– B. He doesn’t mind staying home tonight.– C. He will have to go downtown for a meeting.– D. He wants to avoid going downtown.13.What does the man imply?– A. The woman should ask someone else for help.– B. He is not sure about the answer either.– C. He has already asked someone for the answer.– D. The woman should ask the professor for help.14.Why does the man ask about the woman’s weekend plan?– A. He wants to make plans with the woman.– B. He is curious about the woman’s hobbies.– C. He wants to know if the woman can help him.– D. He needs someone to babysit his children.15.What does the woman mean?– A. She enjoys classical music more.– B. She prefers going to live concerts.– C. She has never been to a concert before.– D. She is not interested in classical music.听力部分第4小节:16.Why is the woman calling the man?– A. To confirm a meeting time.– B. To cancel a meeting.– C. To ask for directions.– D. To reschedule a meeting.17.What is the probable relationship between the speakers?– A. Colleagues.– B. Teacher and student.– C. Friends.– D. Strangers.18.What does the man imply?– A. He prefers jogging alone.– B. He has a jogging partner.– C. He wants to go jogging with the woman.– D. He doesn’t like jogging.19.What is the main topic of the conversation?– A. Favorite sports.– B. Exercise routines.– C. Weekend plans.– D. Healthy lifestyles.20.How does the woman feel about the new restaurant?– A. Excited.– B. Impressed.– C. Disappointed.– D. Surprised.二、阅读部分(共两篇文章,每篇文章后有5道题)阅读部分第1篇文章:Basketball Tips for BeginnersBasketball is a popular and exciting sport that many people enjoy playing. If you’re a beginner who wants to get better at basketball, here are some helpful tips for you:1.Develop basic skills: Start by learning andpracticing the basic skills of basketball, such as dribbling,shooting, passing, and rebounding. These fundamental skills will form the foundation of your basketball abilities.2.Improve your fitness: Basketball requires you to be physically fit. Work on your strength, stamina, agility, and speed through regular exercise and training.3.Practice consistently: Consistent practice is key to improvement. Set aside regular time to practice your basketball skills. Whether it’s shooting practice or working on your footwork, consistency will help you progress faster.4.Play with others: Join a basketball team or find friends to play with. Playing with others will not only improve your teamwork skills but also give you the opportunity to practice in a game-like setting.5.Watch and learn: Watch professional basketball games and learn from the best players. Observe their techniques, strategies, and movements. This will help you understand the game better and pick up new skills.6.Stay motivated: Basketball can be challenging at times, but don’t let obstacles discourage you. Stay motivated and focused on your goals. Remember that practice and perseverance are essential for improvement.7.What is the article mainly about?– A. The history of basketball.– B. Advanced basketball techniques.– C. Tips for beginners to improve at basketball.– D. The benefits of playing basketball.8.According to the article, which of the following is NOT a basic skill in basketball?– A. Dribbling.– B. Shooting.– C. Running.– D. Passing.9.How can beginners improve their fitness for basketball?– A. By watching professional basketball games.– B. By playing with others regularly.– C. By practicing consistently.– D. By learning new skills.10.Why does the article recommend playing with others?– A. To have fun.– B. To practice teamwork.– C. To watch professional basketball games.– D. To improve fitness.11.What should beginners do when facing challenges inbasketball?– A. Give up.– B. Watch and learn.– C. Join a basketball team.– D. Stay motivated and focused.阅读部分第2篇文章:The Benefits of Time ManagementTime management is a skill that can greatly improve the quality of your life. Here are some benefits of practicing good time management:1.Increased productivity: Effective timemanagement allows you to work more efficiently andaccomplish more within a given time period. By settingpriorities and allocating time for different tasks, you canmake the most of your time and avoid wasting it.2.Reduced stress: Poor time management often leadsto stress and anxiety. When you feel overwhelmed by a long to-do list and limited time, it can be hard to stay calm andfocused. By managing your time properly, you can reduce stress and have a better work-life balance.3.Improved decision-making: Time management helps you make better decisions by giving you a clear overview of your tasks and deadlines. When you have a good sense of how much time you have for each task, you can prioritize effectively and make informed choices.4.More free time: Effective time management allows you to have more free time to pursue your hobbies, spend time with loved ones, or simply relax. By efficiently completing your tasks and managing your time well, you can create a better balance between work and leisure.5.Personal growth: Practicing good time management can lead to personal growth and development. It helps you become more organized, disciplined, and self-motivated. These qualities can benefit you in various aspects of life, not just in managing your time.6.What is the main purpose of the article?– A. To explain the concept of time management.– B. To provide tips on how to manage time effectively.– C. To discuss the benefits of time management.– D. To present case studies on timemanagement.7.According to the article, what is one benefit of effective time management?– A. Increased stress.– B. Limited productivity.– C. Better work-life balance.– D. Poor decision-making.8.How does time management help with decision-making?– A. By reducing stress and anxiety.– B. By giving an overview of tasks and deadlines.– C. By creating a better work-life balance.– D. By providing more free time.9.What can be inferred from the article about personal growth?– A. Personal growth is not related to time management.– B. Time management only benefits work-related aspects.– C. Time management leads to moreproductivity but not personal growth.– D. Time management develops qualities that can benefit various aspects of life.10.What is the article’s stance on time management?– A. Time management is essential for aproductive and fulfilling life.– B. Time management is a waste of time.– C. Time management is only useful for work-related tasks.– D. Time management is a concept that is difficult to understand.三、写作部分(共两个写作任务,分别为一篇看图写作和一篇议论文)写作部分第1个写作任务:看图写作根据下面的图片,请你用英语写一篇短文。
2021年6月大学英语四级考试听力答案(第二套)
2021年6月英语四级已经结束。
各位小伙伴觉得自己考得怎么样呢?以下是本次考试第二套的听力答案。
一起来看看吧!Section A1.A) See the Pope2.D) He ended up in the wrong place.3. C) Glasgow has pledged to take the lead in reducing carbon emissions in the UK.4. A) Glasgow needs to invest in new technologies to reach its goal.5. B) It permits employees to bring cats into their offices.6.B) Rescue homeless cats.7. C) It has let some other companies to follow suit.Section B8. A) Find out where is Jimmy.9. B)He was working on a project with Jimmy.10.C)He was involved a traffic accident.11.D)He wanted to conceal something from his parents.12.B) Shopping online.13.D) Getting one's car parked.14. C) The quality of food products.15.A) It saves money.Section C16.D)They have strong negative emotions towards math.17.B) It affects low performing children only.18.A) Most of them have average to strong math ability.19. C) Addiction to computer games is a disease.20.A)They prioritize their favored activity over what they should do.21.D)There is not enough evidence to classify it as a disease22.C) They are a shade of red bordering on brown.23.D) They must follow some common standards.24.B) They look more official25.D) For security.。
2022年6月英语四级真题 第二套word版可编辑
2022年0 6月大学英语四级考试真题(第2 套)Part I Writing (30minutes)Directions: Suppose you are going to write a proposal to your student union for enriching students' extracurricular activities. You are to write about what activities to organize and why. You will have 30 minutes to write the proposal. You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.Part II Listening Comprehension (25 minutes)温馨提示:2022年 6 月英语四级考试实考1 套听力,本套听力内容与第1 套完全一致,只是选项顺序不同,故而未重复给出。
Part III Reading Comprehension (40 minutes) Section ADirections: In this section, there is a passage with ten blanks. You are required to select one word for each blankfrom a list o f choices given in a word bankfollowing the passage. Read the passage through carefully before making your choices, Each choice in the bank is identifiedby a letter. Please mark the corresponding letterfor each item on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre. You may not use any o fthe words in the bank more than once.Questions 26 to 35 are based on the following passage.If you've ever looked at the ingredients list while grocery shopping, chances areyou've seen the term "natural flavors". But have you taken a 26to consider what these natural flavors actually are?Most of us might think that "natural flavors" are, well, naturally good for us.A recent study in the journal Appetite found that when the word "natural“appearson packaging, people 27that the food within is indeed healthier. In truth, natural flavors do not 28much, at least chemically speaking, from their flavor-boosting 29 : artificial flavors. Both can be made in a lab by trained flavorists, but artificial flavors use chemicals to give a product a 30 smell or taste.Natural flavors come from plant or animal 31like fruit, vegetable, meat, fish or milk that is then processed or refined in some way. In short, natural flavors are 32 from plants and animals to create specific flavors for processed foods. But that does not 33make it easier to tell what is really in your food. Because the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has not 34 the term, companies can use it to refer to pretty much anything derived from a plant or animal. And natural flavors can also include avariety of chemical additives, such as preservatives. The FDA doesn't require companiesto reveal what additional chemicals a specific item 35 .So if you want to know for certain what you're getting with your groceries, you mightwant to stick to the farmer^ market.Section BDirections: In this section, you are going to read a passage with ten statements attached to it. Each statement contains information given in one o f the paragraphs. Identify the paragraph from which the information is derived. You may choose a paragraph more than once. Each paragraph is marked with a letter. Answer the questions by marking the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2.Fake holiday villa websites prompt warningA) During the British winter, the thought of two weeks in a coastal villa ( 别墅) withsoul-stirring views of the sea and a huge pool to enjoy is enough to offset (抵消)thelabor until the holidays start. For a growing number of people, however, their yearlybreak is turning into a nightmare as they find that the property they have paid thousandsfor does not exist and the website through which they booked it has disappeared.B) Consumers have been warned to be aware of the potential for deception in this market, which is far from uncommon. In 2017 there were 1,632 cases of reported""villa fraud ( 诈骗)“,with victims losing an average of £2,052, according to Action Fraud, the national center for reporting such frauds. "'Millions of pounds are lost eachyear by defrauded holidaym akers,says Sean Tipton of the Association of BritishTravel Agents (ABTA).C) The problem has ballooned in the last 10 years, with frauds becoming more and more sophisticated. The fake websites have authentic-sounding names involving a mix of keywords, typically including the place name,“summer", "villas" or "rentals”. Detailsof legitimate (合法的)villas are often stolen from other sites. "When the fraudsters first started it was unsophisticated一the websites looked amateur and there wasn't a lot of effortJ says Tipton. "Now they are clever. They extensively rip off legitimate websitesand use a different website name. They’II have pictures of a sales team and it might be a poor actor in New York that is down as their head of sales.”D) Fraudsters target popular seaside destinations for British tourists visiting Spain where prices can soar if demand exceeds supply. Prices are kept within reasonable ranges toavoid arousing suspicion.“A villa might cost £5,000 elsewhere and they will offer it at say £3,500. But a bit of a giveaway is that the villa will be cheaper than on other websites and there;‘s unlimited availability,says Tipton. Fraudsters also invest inpay-per-click advertising to feature at the top of search engines when people type inphrases such as “Spanish seaside villas”.E) With such a degree of professionalism, how can consumers find out if the websitethey're looking to book with is trustworthy? ”When people book holiday villas they are doing so through rose-colored glasses,”says Tony Neate, chief executive of Get Safe Online, “They should be Googling the property, and looking on websites like Google Maps and StreetView to see if it's there. Also, speak to the person you're booking the villa with on a landline phone, as fraudsters tend to only use mobiles.^^ He also suggests asking someone not going on the holiday to have a look at the website.“They might spot problems you don't spot." Another potential red flag is being asked to pay by bank transfer. "The problem is that when the money leaves your account it's in theirs straightaway and it's very hard to track it," says Barclays Bank head of digital safety, Jodie Gilbert. "We generally recommend other forms of payment, like credit card.^^F) Little seems to be known about these fraudsters,“There is no way to definitely know who they are,^^ says Neate.”It could be anyone. It could be your next-door neighbor or organized crime in Russia.^^ Action Fraud says people should ensure the company renting the villa is a member of a recognized trade body such as ABTA.G) “By working with industry partners such as ABTA and Get Safe Online, we are able to issue alerts about the latest threats they should be aware of. If you believe you have fallen victim to fraud or cyber-crime, please report it to Action Fraud,it adds. ABTAsays it is trying to combat the issue by running public awareness campaigns. "It's a growing problem and people can't stop fraudsters being dishonest,”says Tipton.“They're still going to do it. It's not impossible to stop but as it's internet-based it's harder to pursue.^^H) Nick Cooper, the founder and co-owner of villa booking company Villa Plus, estimateshis company has uncovered more than 200 fake villa websites over the past two years, and doesn't believe enough is being done. "It is hopeless to report fake villa websites to the internet giants who host them,^^ he says. "I found it impossible to speak to anyone. Also, once one bank account gets reported, they simply use another.^^I) For now the only way to stop fraudsters appears ultimately to lie in the hands of the consumer. "When people book their holidays they get so emotionally involved, and when they find that villa at a good price with availability in peak season, they are an easy target,”says Cooper.“The public has to learn to be far more aware they are a target for these sort of frauds.^^ But it's not just the financial cost. "A family will turn up at a villa and find out it doesn't exist or the owner doesn't know who you are,^^ says Tipton. "The problem then is you have to find accommodation at short notice. It can be incredibly expensive but it's the emotional cost, too.”J) Carla O9Shaughnessy from Sydenham was searching last year for a good deal to book a villa in Majorca for a summer break for the family. was comparing prices online and found one that came in a bit cheaper than others,says O9Shaughnessy. She emailed the company via its website, asking how far the villa was from the airport and about local restaurants. "They came back with believable answers; it was all very friendly and professional,she says. Happy with the responses, O9Shaughnessy paid the full amountof £3,000 via bank transfer into the travel agent's account and then forgot about it until a month before the booking.K) “I tried logging on to the website and couldn't," she recalls. "I Googled the agent's name and there were lots of complaints about him being a fraudster. If only I'd Googled before but I never thought of it." Although she found another villa in time for their holiday, she admits she was much more cautious.“I paid through a secure third-party site and had phone conversations with the agent. But I wasn't able to relax until we turned up and I had the keys.”36. Fraudsters often steal villa-booking information from authentic holiday websites.37. Fraudsters keep changing their bank accounts to avoid being tracked.38. It is suggested that people not going on the holiday might help detect website frauds.39. More and more British holidaymakers find the seaside villas they booked online actually nonexistent.40. By checking an agent's name online before booking a villa, holidaymakers can avoid falling into traps.41. Fraudsters are difficult to identify, according to an online safety expert.42. Holidaymakers have been alerted to the frequent occurrence of online villa-booking frauds.43. It is holidaymakers that can protect themselves from falling victim to frauds.44. Holidaymakers are advised not to make payments by bank transfer.45. Fraudsters advertise their villas at reasonable prices so as not to be suspected. Section CDirections:There are 2 passages in this section. Each passage isfollowed by some questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A), B), C) and D). You should decide on the best choice and mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre.Passage OneQuestions 46 to 50 are based on the following passage.Social media can be a powerful communication tool for employees, helping them to collaborate, share ideas and solve problems. Research has shown that 82% of employees think social media can improve work relationships and 60% believe it can supportdecision-making processes. These beliefs contribute to a majority of workers connecting with colleagues on social media, even during work hours.Employers typically worry that social media is a productivity killer; more than half of U.S. employers reportedly block access to social media at work. In my research with 277 employees of a healthcare organization I found these concerns to be misguided. Social media doesn't reduce productivity nearly as much as it kills employee retention.In the first part of the study I surveyed the employees about why and how they used platforms like Facebook, Twitter, or Linkedln. Respondents were then asked about their work behaviors, including whether they felt motivated in their jobs and showed initiative at work. I found employees who engage in online social interactions with co-workers through social media blogs tend to be more motivated and come up with innovative ideas. But whenemployees interact with individuals outside the organization, they are less motivated and show less initiative.In the second part of the study I found 76% of employees using social media for work took an interest in other organizations they found on social media. When I examined how respondents expressed openness to new careers and employers, I found that they engaged in some key activities including researching new organizations and making new work connections.These findings present a dilemma for managers: employees using social media at work are more engaged and more productive, but they are also more likely to leave your company. Managers should implement solutions that neutralize the retention risk caused by social media.They can create social media groups in which employees will be more likely to collaborate and less likely to share withdrawal intentions or discussions about external job opportunities. Managers can also use social media to directly reduce turnover (跳槽) intentions, by recognizing employees’accomplishments and giving visibility to employees’success stories.46. What does previous research about social media reveal?A) Most employees think positively of it.B) It improves employees’work efficiency.C) It enables employees to form connections.D) Employees spend much of their work time on it.47. What did the author's own research find about social media?A) It influences employees’work negatively.B) It does much harm to employee loyalty.C) It kills employees’motivation for work.D) It affects employers’decision-making.48. What did the author find in his study about the effect of online social interactions?A) It differs from employee to employee.B) It tends to vary with the platform used.C) It has much to do with whom employees interact with.D) It is hard to measure when employees interact with outsiders.49. What problem was found with employees using social media for work?A) They seldom expressed their inner thoughts.B) Most of them explored new job opportunities.C) They were reluctant to collaborate with others.D) Many of them ended with lower productivity.50. What does the author suggest managers do to neutralize the retention risk?A) Give promotions to employees for their accomplishments.B) Create opportunities for employees to share success stories.C) Acknowledge employees’achievements through social media.D) Encourage employees to increase their visibility on social media.Passage TwoQuestions 51 to 55 are based on the following passage.In the coming era of budget cuts to education, distance learning could become the norm.The temptation for those in charge of education budgets to trade teachers for technology could be so strong that they ignore the disadvantages of distance learning.School facilities are expensive to build and maintain, and teachers are expensive to employ. Online classes do not require buildings and each class can host hundreds of people simultaneously, resulting in greater savings, thus increasing the temptation of distance education for those concerned more about budgets than learning. But moving away from a traditional classroom in which a living, breathing human being teaches and interacts with students daily would be a disaster. Physically attending school has hidden benefits: gettingup every morning, interacting with peers, and building relationships with teachers are essential skills to cultivate in young people. Moreover, schools should be more than simple institutions of traditional learning. They are now places that provide meals. They are places where students receive counseling and other support.Those policy-makers are often fascinated by the latest technology in education and its potential to “transform“education overnight. But online education does not allow a teacher to keep a struggling student after class and offer help. Educational videos may deliver academic content, but they are unable to make eye contact or assess a student's level of engagement. Distance education will never match the personal teaching in a traditional classroom. In their first 18 years of life, American children spend only 9% of their time in school. Yet teachers are expected to prepare them to be responsible citizens, cultivate their social skills, encourage successful time management, and enhance their capacity to flourishin an increasingly harsh labor market. Given these expectations, schools should not become permanently “remote”.The power of the classroom is rooted in the humanity of the people gathered in the same place, at the same time. Personal teaching is about teachers showing students a higher path, and about young people going through the process together. Technology, no matterhow advanced, should simply be a tool of a good teacher.51.What mainly accounts for the possibility that distance learning could become the norm?A) Advances in education technology.B) Shrinking financial resources.C) Shortage of school facilities.D) Lack of qualified teachers.52. What does the author say is one possible benefit of students attending school physically?A) Developing the habit of getting up early.B) Eating nutritionally well-balanced meals.C) Growing into living and breathing human beings.D) Cultivating relationships with peers and teachers.53. What does the author think of the latest technology in education?A) It may have potential disadvantages.B) It may render many teachersjobless.C) It may add to students’financial burden.D) It may revolutionize classroom teaching.54. What does the author say teachers are expected to do?A) Enhance students’leadership capacity.B) Elevate students to managerial positions.C) Enable students to adapt to the changes in life.D) Prepare students to be competitive in the future.55. Why couldn't technology replace a good teacher?A) It lacks humanity.B) It is still immature.C) It cannot track students’growth.D) It cannot cater to personal needs.Part IV Translation (30 minutes) Directions: For thispart, you are allowed 30 minutes to translate a passagefrom Chinese into English. You shouldwrite your answer on Answer Sheet 2.从前有个人养了一群羊。
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2019年大学英语四级听力考试题(2)Section A1.A) She will go purchase the gift herself.B) The gift should not be too expensive.C) The man is not good at balancing his budget.D) They are going to Janes house-warming party.2.A) It takes patience to go through the statistics.B) He has prepared the statistics for the woman.C) The woman should take a course in statistics.D) He is quite willing to give the woman a hand.3.A) The man wants to make some change in the scripts.B) The woman does not take the recording seriously.C) They cannot begin their recording right away.D) Page 55 is missing from the womans scripts.4.A) A significant event in July.B) Preparations for a wedding.C) The date of Carls wedding.D) The birthday of Carls bride.A) The man was in charge of scheduling meetings.B) The man was absent from the weekly meeting.C) They woman was annoyed at the mans excuse.D) The woman forgot to tell the man in advance.6.A) The woman is a marvelous cook.B) The man cannot wait for his meal.C) The woman has just bought an oven.D) The man has to leave in half an hour.7.A) Whether the man can keep his job.B) Where the man got the bad news.C) What items sell well in the store.D) How she can best help the man.8.A) The woman can sign up for a swimming class.B) He works in the physical education department.C) The woman has the potential to swim like a fish.D) He would like to teach the woman how to swim.Questions 9 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.A) He teaches in a law school.B) He loves classical music.C) He is a diplomat.D) He is a wonderful lecturer.10.A) Went to see a play.B) Watched a soccer game.C) Took some photos.D) Attended a dance.11.A) She decided to get married in three years.B) Her mother objected to Erics flying lessons.C) She insisted that Eric pursue graduate studies.D) Her father said she could marry Eric right away.Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.12.A) Editor.B) Teacher.C) Journalist.D) Typist.A) The beautiful Amazon rainforests.B) A new railway under construction.C) Big changes in the Amazon valley.D) Some newly discovered scenic spot.14.A) In news weeklies.B) In newspapers Sunday editions.C) In a local evening paper.D) In overseas editions of U.S. magazines.15.A) To be employed by a newspaper.B) To become a professional writer.C) To sell her articles to news service.D) To get her life story published soon.Section BPassage OneQuestions 16 to 18 are based on the conversation you have just heard.16.A) Nodding ones head.B) Waving ones hand.C) Holding up the forefinger.D) Turning the right thumb down.17.A) Looking away from them.B) Forming a circle with fingers.C) Bowing ones head to them.D) Waving or pointing to them.18.A) Looking ones superior in the eye.B) Keeping ones arms folded while talking.C) Showing the sole of ones foot to a guest.D) Using a lot of gestures during a conversation.Passage TwoQuestions 19 to 21 are based on the passage you have just heard.19.A) They had to beg for food after the harvest.B) They grew wheat and corn on a small farm.C) They shared a small flat with their relatives.D) The children walked to school on dirt roads.20.A) Tour Ecuadors Andes Mountains.B) Earn an animal income of $2,800.C) Purchase a plot to build a home on.D) Send their children to school.21.A) The achievements of the Trickle Up Program.B) A new worldwide economic revolution.C) Different forms of assistance to the needy.D) The life of poor people in developing countries.Passage ThreeQuestions 22 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard.22.A) They are highly sensitive to cold.B) They are vitally important to our life.C) They are a living part of our body.D) They are a chief source of our pain.23.A) It has to be removed in time by a dentist.B) It is a rare oral disease among old people.C) It contains many nerves and blood vessels.D) It is a sticky and colorless film on the teeth.24.A) It can change into acids causing damage to their outer covering.B) It greatly reduces their resistance to the attacks of bacteria.C) It makes their nerves and blood vessels more sensitive to acid food.D) It combines with food particles to form a film on their surface.25.A) Food particles.B) Gum disease.C) Unhealthy living habits.D) Chemical erosion.Section CStunt people (替身演员) are not movie stars, but they are the hidden heroes of many movies.They were around long before films. Even Shakespeare may have used them in fight scenes. To be good, a fight scene has to look real. Punches must __26__ enemiesjaws. Sword fights must be fought with __27__ swords. Several actors arc usually in a fight scene. Their moves must be set up so that no one gets hurt. It is almost like planning a dance performance.If a movie scene is dangerous, stunt people usually __28__ the stars. You may think you see Tom Cruise running along the top of a train. But it is __29__ his stunt double. Stunt people must __30__the stars they stand in for. Their height and build should be about the same. But when close-ups are needed, the film __31__ the star. Some stunt people __32__ in certain kinds of scenes. For instance, a stunt woman named Jan Davis does all kinds of jumps. She has leapt from planes and even off the top of a waterfall. Each jump required careful planning and expert __33__.Yakima Canutt was a famous cowboy stunt man. Among other stunts, he could jump from a second story window onto a horses back. He __34__ the famous trick of sliding under a moving stagecoach. Canutt also __35__ a new way to make a punch look real. He was the only stunt man ever to get an Oscar.答案1.B2.D3.C4.C5.C6.B7.A8.A9.C10.B11.D12.B13.C14.B15.C16.A17.D18.C19.A20.D21.A22.C23.D24.A25.B26. land on27. sharp28. fill in for29. probably30. resemble31. focuses on32. specialize33. timing34. invented35. figured out。