2016下半年英语四级听力模拟训练试题(三)
2016年12月大学英语四级考试真题(第3套)及答案详解
2016年12月大学英语四级考试真题(第3套)Part IWriting(30 minutes)Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write an essay. Suppose you have twooptions upon graduation: one is to work in a state-owned business and the other in ajoint venture. You are to make a choice between the two. Write an essay to explain thereasons for your choice.You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180words.Part IIListening Comprehension(25 minutes）说明：由于2016年12月四级考试全国共考了2套听力，本套真题听力与前2套内容完全一样，只是顺序不一样，因此在本套真题中再也不重复显现。
Part ⅢReading Comprehension(40 minutes）Section ADirections: In this section, there is a passage with ten blanks. You are required to select one wordfor each blank from a list of choices given in a word bank following the passage. Read thepassage through carefully before making your choices.Each choice in the bank isidentified by a letter. Please mark the corresponding letter for each item on AnswerSheet 2 with a single line through the centre. You may not use any of the words in thebank more than once.Questions 26 to 35 are based on the following passage.Many men and women have long bought into the idea that there are "male" and "female" brains,believing that explains just about every difference between the sexes. A new study26that belief,questioning whether brains really can be distinguished by gender.In the study, Tel Aviv University researchers27for sex differences throughout the entirehuman brain.And what did they find Not much. Rather than offer evidence for28brains as "male" or"female," research shows that brains fall into a wide range, with most people falling right in themiddle.Daphna Joel, who led the study, said her research found that while there are some gender-based29, many different types of brain can't always be distinguished by gender.While the "average" male and "average" female brains were30different, youcouldn't tell itby looking at individual brain scans. Only a small31of people had "all-male" or "all-female"characteristics.Larry Cahill, an American neuroscientist ( 神经科学家), said the study is an important addition toa growing body of research questioning32beliefs about gender and brain function. But hecautioned against concluding from this study that all brains are the same,33of gender."There's a mountain of evidence34the importance of sex influences at all levels of brainfunction," he told The Seattle Times.If anything, he said, the study35that gender plays a very important role in the brain--" evenwhen we are not clear exactly how. "A.abnormalB.appliedC.brieflyD.categorizingE.challengesF.figureG.percentageH.provingI.regardlessJ.searchedK.similaritiesL.slightlyM.suggestsN. tastes0.traditionalSection BDirections：In this section，you are going to read a passage with ten statements attached to it. Eachstatement contains information given in one of the paragraphs．Identify the paragraphfrom 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 thecorresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2．Can Burglars Jam Your Wireless Security System?A.Any product that promises to protect your home deserves careful examination．So it isn’t surprising thatyou’11 find plenty of strong opinions about the potential vulnerabilities of popular home—security systems．B.The most likely type of burglary(人室盗窃)by far is the unsophisticated crime of opportunity，usuallyinvolving a broken window or some forced entry．According to the FB1．crimes like these accounted forroughly two．thirds of all household burglaries in the US in 2021．The wide majority of the rest were illegal．unforced entries that resulted from something like a window being left open．The odds of a criminal usingtechnical means to bypass a security system are so small that the FBI doesn’t even track those statistics．C.One of the main theoretical home—security concerns is whether or not a given system is vulnerable to beingblocked from working altogether．With wired setups，the fear is that a burglar(人室盗贼)might be ableto shut your system down simply by cutting the right cable．With a wireless setup．you stick battery—powered sensors up around your home that keep an eye on windows。
2016大学英语四级考试新听力样题
2016年12月大学英语四级考试真题(第三套)
2016年12月大学英语四级考试真题（第三套）Part I Writing (30 minutes) Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write an essay. Suppose you have two options upon graduation : one is to find a job somewhere and the other to start a business of your own . You are to make a decision. Write an essay to explain the reasons for your decision. You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.Part II Listening Comprehension (25 minutes)（说明：本次四级考试全国共考了两套听力，为避免重复，特补充了一套模拟听力，供同学们练习。
）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 1with a single line through the centre.Questions 1 and 2 will be based on the following news item.1.A) Armed men.B) Militants.C) Civilians.D) Hard-liners.2.A)The parked passenger bus.B)The armed men on motorcycles.C)The central government.D)The Islamic rebels.Questions 3 and 4 will be based on the following news·item.3.A) $ 14 billion.B) $ 40 billion.C) $ 2.5 billion.D) $ 25 billion.4.A) Lack of knowledge of climate change.B) Not enough examples to follow.C) Shortage of agricultural experts.D) Insufficient financing mechanisms.Questions 5 to 7 will be based on the following news item5. A) It will rise.B) It will be stable.C) It will be lowered down.D) It will change from time to time.6. A) To boom up real estate market.B) To lower unemployment rate.C) To finance car industry.D) To off er food to more people.7. A) Students with bank loan.B) Home buyers with bank loan.C) Low income workers.D) People with savings accounts.Section BDirections:In this section, you will hear two long conversations. At the end of each conversation you will hear four questions. Both the conversations and the question-s 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) Waiter and customer.B) Good friends.C) Husband and wife.D) Colleagues.9. A) The man does her a favor.B) The man recommends her many good foods.C) The man is very patient to her question.D) The man decides to treat her to a meal.10. A) There were not many Chinese restaurants before.B) Many people emigrated out of his country.C) It is famous for the different recipes.D) It prevents foreign languages from getting in.11.A)He cannot understand why she always speaks nonsense.B)He does not think the woman knows how to enjoy herself.C)He believes the woman is capable of being promoted soon.D)He hates to choose between Chinese cuisine and French cuisineQuestions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.12.A)T-bone steak & beer.B)Fried chicken steak & Sprite.C)Boiled chicken & salad.D)Roast beef & rice.13. A) French. B) Italian. C) Ranch. D) Germany.14. A) For its salad. C) For its cheese.B) For its pies. D) For its fries.15.A)The baker was hurt at work and can’t prepare them.B)The oven is broken and hasn’ t been repaired.C)They are served only on Sundays.D)The pies have been sold out.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 asingle line through the centre.Questions 16 to 18 are based on the conversation you have just heard.16. A) They want to attract attention. C) They appear respectable in such clothes.B) It is fashionable to wear such clothes. D) Riding a motorcycle makes one dirty.17. A) It is efficient. C) It is convenient.B) It is exciting.D) It is dangerous.18.A)If he always wears protective clothing.B)If he can see everything around him clearly.C)If he is very careful.D)If he has a lot of defenders.Questions 19 to 21 are based on the passage you have just heard.19.A) Making noises.B) Our own system of language.C) Combinations of different sounds.D) A group of sentences upon our own creations.20.A)It does good to communication between people.B)It encourages people to speak out their thoughts.C)It enlarges the vocabulary of a particular language.D)It hinders communication among individuals.21.A) Words.B) Tone of voice.C) Sentence structures.D) Sounds.Questions 22 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard.22.A)William Smart.B)Mrs. Dodd.C)President Lyndon Johnson.D)President Nixon.23. A) In 1910. B) In 1906. C) In 1966. D) In 1972.24.A)First Sunday in June.B)Second Sunday in June.C)Third Sunday in June.D)Decided by each Presiden25.A)To honor only your father.B)To honor all fathers around you.C)To honor father like figures.D)To honor Mrs. Dodd ’ s father.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 blank from a list of choices given in a word bank following the passage. Read the passage through carefully before making your choices. Each choice in the bank is identified by a letter. Please mark the corresponding letter for each item on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre. You may not use any of the words in the bank more than once.When someone commits a criminal act , we always hope the punishment will match the off ense. But when it comes to one of the cruelest crimes animal fighting things 26 work out that way. Dog-fighting victims are 27 and killed for p rof it and “ sport ，” yet their criminal abusers of ten receive a 28 sentence for causing a life time of pain. Roughly half of all federally-convicted animal fighters only get probation （缓刑）．Some progress has been made in the prosecution （起诉）of animal fighters. But federal judges often rely heavily on the U. S. Sentencing Guidelines when they 29 penalties , and in the case of animal fighting , those guidelines are outdated and extremely 30The U.S. Sentencing Commission, which 31 these sentencing guidelines, is revisiting them, proposing to raise the minimum sentence from 6-12 to 21-27 months. This is a step in the right 32 , but we’d like to see the U.S. Sentencing Commission make further changes to the guidelines.Along with this effort , we're working with animal advocates and state and federal lawmakers to 33 anti-cruelty laws across the country , as wellas supporting laws and policies that assist overburdened animal 34 that care for animal fighting victims. This help is 35 important because the high cost of caring for animal victims is a major factor that prevents people from getting involved in cruelty cases in the first place.A) convenientB) createsC) criticallyD) determineE) directionF) hesitateG) inadequateH) inspiredI) methodJ) minimalK) rarelyL) sheltersM) strengthenN) sufferingsO) torturedSection BDirections: In this section, you are going to read a passage with ten statements attached to it. Each statement contains information given in one of 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.When Work Becomes a GameA)What motivates employees to do their jobs well? Competition with coworkers, forsome. The promise of rewards, for others. Pure enjoyment of problem solving, for a lucky few.B)Increasingly , companies are tapping into these desires directly throughwhat has come to be known as “gasification'': essentially , turning work into a game. “Gasification is about understanding what it is that makes games engaging and what game designers do to create a great experience in games,and taking those learning’s and applying them to other contexts such as the workplace and education ，” explains Kevin Wabash , a gasification expert who teaches At the Wharton School of Business at the University ofPennsylvania in the United States.C)It might mean monitoring employee productivity on a digital leaderboard and off erringprizes to the winners , or giving employees digital badges or stars for completing certain activities. It could also mean training employees how to do their jobs through video game platforms. Companies fromGoogle to L’ Ordeal to IBM to Wells Fargo are known to use some degree of gasification in their workplaces. And more and more companies are joining them. A recent Report suggests that the global gasification market will grow from $ 1.65 billion in 2015 to $ 11.1 billion by 2020.D)The concept of gasification is not entirely new , Werbach says.Companies , marketers and teachers have long looked for fun ways to engage people ’s reward seeking or competitive spirits. Cracker Jackshas been “gamif ying” its snack food by putting a small prize inside for more than 100 years , he adds , and the turn-of-the-century steelmagnate （巨头）Charles Schwab is said to have often come into his factory and written the number of tons of steel produced on the past shift on the factory floor, thus motivating the next shift t of workers to beat the previous one.E)But the word “gasification ” and the widespread , conscious applicationof the concept only began in earnest about five years ago , Wabash says. Thanks in part to video games, the generation now entering theworkforce is especially open to the idea of having their workgasified. “We are at a point where in much of the developedworld the vast majority of young people grew up playing video games , and an increasingly high percentage of adults play these video games too ，” Werbach says.F) A number of companies have sprung up GamEffective , Bunchball andBadgeville , to name a few一in recent years off ering gamification platforms for businesses. The platforms that are most eff ective turn employees' ordinary job tasks into part of a rich adventure narrative.“What makes a game game like is that the player actually cares about the outcome ，”Werbachsa ys. “ The principle is about understanding what is motivating to this group ofplayers, which requires some understanding of psychology. ”G)Some people, Werbach says , are motivated by competition. Sales people of ten fallinto this category. For them , the right kind of gamification might be turning their sales pitches into a competition with other team members , complete with adigital leaderboard showing who is winning at all times. Others are more motivated by collaboration and social experiences. One company Werbach has studied usesgamification to create a sense of community and boost employees' morale （士气）.When employees log in to their computers , they’re shown apicture of one of their coworkers and asked to guess t hat person ’s name.H)Gamification does not have to be digital. Monica Cornetti runs a company that gamifiesemployee trainings. Sometimes this involves technology, but of ten it does not. She recently designed a gamification strategy for a sales training company with a storm chasing theme. Employees formed “storm chaser teams”and competed in storm-themed educational exercises to earn various rewards. "Rewards do not have to be stuff ，” Cornetti says.“Rewards can be flexible working hours.” Another training , this one for pay roll law , used a Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs theme. “Snow White”is available for everyone to use ,but the “ dwarf s" are still under cop yright , so Cornetti invented sound-alike characters ( Grumpy Gus, Dopey Dan) to illustrate specific pay roll law principles.I)Some people do not take naturally to gamified work environments, Cornetti says. In herexperience , people in positions of power or people in finance or engineering do not tend to like the sound of the word. “ If we are designing for engineers, I’m not talking about a ‘ game' atall ，” Cornetti says. I’ m talking about a simulation ' （模拟）' I’m talking about‘ being able to solve this problem.J)Gamification is “not a magic bull et，” Werbach warns. A gamification strategy that is not suff iciently thought through or well tailored to its players may engage people for a little while , but it will not motivate people in the long term. It can also be exploitative, especially when used with vulnerablepopulations. For workers, especially low-paid workers , who desperatelyneed their jobs yet know they can be easily replaced , gamification may feel more like the Hunger Games. Werbach gives the example of several Disneyland hotels in Anaheim, California, which used large digital leaderboards to display how efficiently laundry workers were working compared to one another. Some employees found the board motivating. To others, it was the opposite of fun. Some began to stop taking bathroom breaks,worried that if their productivity fell they would be fired. Pregnant employees struggled to keep up. In a Los Angeles Times article, one employee referred to the board as a “digital whip.” “It actually had a very negative effect on morale and performance ，” Werbach says.K)Still , gamification only stands to become more popular , he says ，“as more and more people come into the workforce who are familiar with the structures and expressions of digital games.” “We are far from reaching the peak ，”Cornetti agrees. “There is no reason this will go away.”36. Some famous companies are already using gamification and more are trying to do the same.37. Gamification is not a miracle cure for all workplaces as it may have negative results.38. To enhance morale, one company asks its employees to identify their fellow workers when starting their computers.39. The idea of gamification was practiced by some businesses more than a century ago.40. There is reason to believe that gamification will be here to stay.41. Video games contributed in some ways to the wide application of gamification.42. When turning work into a game, it is necessary to understand what makes games interesting.43. Gamification in employee training does not always need technology.44. The most successful gamification platforms transform daily work assignments into experiences.45. It is necessary to use terms other than “gamification” for some professions.Section CDirections : There are 2 pass ages in this section . Each passage is followed by some questions or unf inished 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.Recently I attended several meetings where we talked about ways to retain students and keep younger faculty members from going elsewhere.It seems higher education has become an industry of meeting-holders whose task it is to “solve” problems- real or imagined. And in my position as a professor at three diff erent colleges , the actual problems in educating our young people and older students have deepened ,while the number of people hired not to teach but to hold meetings- has increasedsignificantly. Every new problem creates a new job for an administrative fixer. Take our Center for Teaching Excellence. Contrary to its title , the center is a clearing house （信息交流中心）for using technology in classrooms and in online courses. It’ s an administrative sham （欺诈）of the kind that has multiplied over the last 30 years.I offer a simple proposition in responsez Many of our problems- class attendance , educational success , student happiness and well-being- might be improved by cutting down the bureaucratic（宫僚的）mechanisms and meetings and instead hiring an army of good teachers. If we replaced half of our administrative staff with classroom teachers , we might actually get a majority of our classes back to 20 or f ewer students per teacher. This would be an environment in which teachers and students actually knew each other.The teachers must be free to teach in their own way the curriculum should be flexible enough so that they can use their individual talents to achieve the goals of the course. Additionally, they should be cllowed to teach , and be rewarded for doing it well. Teachers are not people who are great at and consumed by research and happen to appear in a classroom.Good teaching and research are not exclusive, but they are also not automatic companions. Teaching is an art and a craf t , talent and practice ; it is not something that just anyone can be good at. It is utterly confusing to me that people do not recognize this , despite the fact thatpretty much anyone who has been a student can tell the difference between their best and worst teachers.46.What does the author say about present-day universities?A)They are eff ectively tackling real or imagined problems.B)They of ten fail to combine teaching with research.C)They are over burdened with administrative staff.D)They lack talent to fix their deepening problems.47. According to the author , what kind of people do universities lack most?A)Good classroom teachers.B)Efficient administrators.C)Talented researchers.D)Motivated students.48. What does the author imply about the classes at present?A)They facilitate students' independent learning.B)They help students form closer relationships.C)They have more older students that before.D)They are much bigger than is desirable.49. What does the author think of teaching ability?A)It requires talent and practice.B)It is closely related to research.C)It is a chief factor affecting students' learning.‘D)It can be acquired through persistent practice.50. What is the author's suggestion for improving university teaching?A)Creating an environment for teachers to share their teaching experiences.B)Hiring more classroom teachers and allowing them to teach in their own way.C)Using high technology in classrooms and promoting exchange of information.D)Cutting down meetings and encouraging administrative staff to go to classrooms. Passage TwoQuestions 51 to 55 are based on the following passage.The secret to eating less and being happy about it may have been cracked years ago-by McDonald ’ s. According to a new study from Cornell University ’s Food and Brand Lab , small non-food rewards- like the toys in McDonald ’ s Happy Meals- stimulate the same rewardcenters in the brain as food does.The researchers , led by Martin Reimann , carried out a series of experiments to see if people would choose a smaller meal if it was paired with a non-food item.They found that the majority of both kids and adults opted for a half sized portion when combined with a prize. Both options were priced the same.Even more interesting is that the promise of a future reward was enough to make adults choose the smaller portion. One of the prizes used was a lottery ticket （彩票）, with a $ 10 ,$ 50 or $ 100 payout , and this was as effective as a tangible gif t in persuading people to eat less.“The fact that participants were willing to substitute part of a food item for the mere prospect of a relatively small monetary award is interesting ，”says Reimann.He theorizes that it is the emotional component of these intangible prizes that make them effective. In fact, vaguely-stated possibilities of winning a prize were more effective than options with hard odds included.“One explanation for this finding is that possible awards may be more emotionally provoking than certainty awards ，”says Reimann. “The uncertainty of winning provides added attraction and des irability through emotional ‘ thrills. ’ The possibility of receiving an award also produces a state of hope- a state that is in itself psychologically rewarding. ” In other words , there's a reason why people like to gamble.How might this knowledge be used to help people eat more healthily?One possibility is a healthy option that offers the chance to win a spa （温泉疗养）weekend. Or maybe the reward of a half sized portion could be a half-sized dessert to be claimed only on a future date. That would get you back in the restaurant- and make you eat a little less.51. What do we learn about McDonald ’ s inclusion of toys in its Happy Meals?A)It may shed light on people ’ s desire to crack a secret.B)It has proved to be key to McDonald's business success.C)It appeals to kids’ curiosity to find out what is hidden inside.D)It may be a pleasant way for kids to reduce their food intake．52. What is the finding of the researchers led by Martin Reimann?A)Reducing food intake is not that difficult if people go to McDonald ’ s more.B)Most kids and adults don’t actually f eel hungry when they eat halfof their meal.C)Eating a smaller portion of food does good to the health of kids and adults alike.D)Most kids and adults would choose a smaller meal that came with a non-food item.53. What is most interesting in Martin Reimann's finding?A)Kids preferred an award in the form of money to one in the form of a toy.B)Adults chose the smaller portion on the mere promise of a future award.C)Both kids and adults felt satisfied with only half of their meal portions.D)Neither children nor adults could resist the temptation of a free toy.54. How does Martin Reimann interpret his finding?A)The emotional component of the prizes is at work.B)People now care more about quality than quantity.C)People prefer certainty awards to possible awards.D)The desire for a future reward is overwhelming.55.What can w e infer from Martin Reimann’ s finding?A)People should eat much less if they wish to stay healthy and happy.B)More fast food restaurants are likely to follow McDonald ’s example.C)We can lead people to eat less while helping the restaurant business.D)More studies are needed to find out the impact of emotion on behavior.Part IV Translation (30 minutes)Directions:For this part, you are allowed 30 minted to translate a passage from Chinese into English. You should write your answer on Answer Sheet 2.在中国文化中，黄颜色是一种很重要的颜色，因为它具有独特的象征意义。
2016英语四级听力模拟训练试题(三)
2016英语四级听力模拟训练试题(三)Long Conversations 2MAN:Have a seat, please, Miss Jenkins.WOMAN:Thank you, sir.MAN:Well, I'd like to start our conversation with some questions. Shall I start?WOMAN:Sure.MAN:Can you type, Miss Jenkins?WOMAN:Yes, I can.MAN:How many words a minute?WOMAN:Sixty.MAN:Hmm. Have you ever learned how to operate office computer?WOMAN:Yes, I have. I worked for two years as a computer operator in a school.MAN:Good. Are you familiar with other modern equipment, the fax machine, printer, and things like that?WOMAN:I don't think there's any problem for me to work on these machines. You know, sir, I've even learned shorthand.MAN:You have? That's good. And you speak foreign languages, do you?WOMAN:Yes. I speak German and French.MAN:Do you speak Italian?WOMAN:No, I don't speak Italian. But I speak Chinese.MAN:Really? We have branches in Beijing and Shanghai.WOMAN:You mean I have the job?MAN:Wait, wait, Miss Jenkins. I have to talk to the general manager before a final decision is made.WOMAN:I see. When can I know the result?MAN:In about two weeks, I think.WOMAN:Thank you very much.MAN:Goodbye, Miss Jenkins.WOMAN:Goodbye.Q22: What are the man and woman talking about?Q23: Who might be the man in the dialogue?Q24: Which of the following is true about Miss Jenkins?Q25: What can you infer from the dialogue?。
2016年6月大学英语四级第3套真题及答案
2016 年6 月大学英语四级考试真题（第三套）Part I Writing (30 minutes)For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a letter to express your thanks to your parents or any family members upon making memorable achievement. You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.Directions:注意：此部分试题请在答题卡 1 上作答。
Part ⅢReading Comprehension (40 minutes)Section ADirections: In this section, there is a passage with ten blanks. You are required to select one word for each blank from a list of choices given in a word bank following the passage. Read the passage through carefully before making your choices. Each choice in the bank is identified by a letter. Please mark the corresponding letter for each item on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the center. You may not use any of the words in the bank more than once.Signs barring cell-phone use are a familiar sight to anyone who has ever sat in a hospital waiting room. But the 26 popularity of electronic medical records has forced hospital-based doctors to become 27 on computers throughout the day, and desktops—which keep doctors from bedsides—are 28 giving way to wireless devices.As clerical loads increased, “something had to 29 , and that was always face time with patients,” says Dr.Bhakti Patel, a former chief resident in the University of Chicago’s internal-medicine program. In fall 2010, she helped 30 a pilot project in Chicago to see if the iPad could improve working conditions and patient care. The experiment was so 31 that all internal-medicine program adopted the same 32 in 2011. Medical schools at Yale and Stanford now have paperless, iPad-based curriculums. “You’ll want an iPad just so you can wear this” is the slogan for one of the new lab coats 33 with large pockets to accommodate tablet computers.A study of the University of Chicago iPad project found that patients got tests and 34 faster if they were cared for by iPad-equipped residents. Many patients also 35 a better understanding of the illnesses that landed them in the hospital in the first place.注意：此部分试题请在答题卡 2 上作答。
英语四级听力答案 (3)
英语四级听力答案第一篇听力答案1. B Reward outstanding employees with bonuses.2. A Stay at home and watch a movie.3. C Write an essay on a famous scientist.4. B During the day.5. A The reading material is quite challenging.6. B He was flexible with the time of the meeting.7. C They were thoughtful and practical.8. A Human resources management.第二篇听力答案9. B By taking a longer route.10. C It is a prerequisite for the job.11. A They will solve the problem for free.12. C Only on weekends.13. B It is shorter and more efficient.14. B Attend a marketing conference.15. C In the company’s annual report.16. A The weather report for the weekend.第三篇听力答案17. C Implement stricter environmental regulations.18. A By recycling paper and plastic products.19. C Raise public awareness about environmental issues.20. B Encourage businesses to adopt sustainable practices.21. B The current environmental situation is alarming.22. A Reduce greenhouse gas emissions.23. C Use renewable energy sources.24. A Promote eco-friendly transportation.第四篇听力答案25. B All students who have completed the course.26. A They are both interactive and engaging.27. A They can be accessed anywhere and anytime.28. C To provide students with practical experience.29. B It is a comprehensive and up-to-date resource.30. C They can participate in group discussions.31. B The flexibility to study at their own pace.32. A A range of different learning activities.第五篇听力答案33. C They pay significant attention to customer satisfaction.34. B Improve the quality of goods and services.35. A Conduct market research regularly.36. B Cooperate with other companies in the same industry.37. A Create a positive company culture.38. C Advertise their products and services effectively.39. B Implement various marketing strategies.40. A Provide exceptional customer service.第六篇听力答案41. C Take some breaks during the workday.42. A It can help improve productivity.43. B Develop a schedule and stick to it.44. B Engage in activities that promote physical and mental well-being.45. C Set realistic goals and prioritize tasks.46. A Utilize technology to streamline work processes.47. C Seek support from colleagues and supervisors.48. A Maintain a healthy work-life balance.第七篇听力答案49. B They will arrive at the destination more quickly.50. A They need to pick up the car from the airport.51. A Making a reservation in advance.52. C The car rental company is conveniently located.53. B The person will call the narrator back later.54. C To book a hotel room for the business trip.55. A The person is already aware of the issue.56. B There will be a slight increase in the rental fee.第八篇听力答案57. C Make a reservation for a workshop.58. A Learn about the latest trends in the industry.59. A The speaker is experienced and knowledgeable.60. C It is a great opportunity for networking.61. B The demand for digital marketing skills is increasing.62. B Attendees can receive a certificate of completion.63. A The speaker’s presentation style is engagi ng.64. C The workshop will cover a wide range of topics.第九篇听力答案65. B They were studying and researching.66. C The professor’s lecture material was unclear.67. A There was a mix-up with the lecture slides.68. A They were discussing a group project.69. C The professor will upload the lecture slides online.70. B The deadline for the project has been extended.71. C The professor will hold office hours for questions.72. A They will meet in the library to prepare for the exam.第十篇听力答案73. C The speaker’s research findings.74. A The guests at the conference.75. B They complement each other.76. C The speaker’s qualifications and achievements.77. B Attendees can gain practical knowledge.78. A The admission fee is affordable.79. A The conference will take place on a weekend.80. C The contact information of the event organizer.以上是英语四级听力的答案。
2016年6月英语四级真题第三套听力真题及答案和听力原文
2016年6月英语四级真题听力Section A News ReportDirections： In this section， you will hear three news reportsAt the end of each news report， you will hear two or threequestions。
Both the news report and the questions will be spokenonly once.After you hear a qu estion， you must choose the bestanswer from the four choices marked A）， B）， C） andD）。
Then mark t he corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 witha singl e line through the centre。
Drections: Questions 1 and 2 are based on the news report you have just heard.Question 1A) This incident occurred in Tibet.B) The d ead cubs were found in the front of a temple.C) Some tiger cubs were dead because of abuse.D) The reason why they were in the freezer was cl ear.Question 2A) About 2 weeks.B) About 7 days.C) About 1 year.D) About 40 days.Question 3A) 17.B) 2.3.C) 57.D) 12.Question 4A) It can reduce the time to travel.B) It can reduce the vehicles on roads.C) It can move cargo between north and south.D) All of A、B and C.Drections:Questions 5 to 7 are based on the news report you have just heard.Question 5A) He was abandoned by his parents.B) He got l ost in the forest.C) He went far to drink water.D) It wasn't mentioned.Question 6A) The boy's father.B) Sol diers, police and volunteers.C) Japan's military.D) Chil d psychiatrists.Question 7A) On Wednesday night.B) A few minutes later.C) Wednesday.D) Since Saturday.Section B ConversationDirections： In this section， you will hear two long conversations。
大学英语四级模拟试卷(听力已改革)
2016年5月大学英语四级考试模拟试卷Part I Writing (30 minutes)Directions:For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a composition on Group Purchasing. You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words following the outline given below in Chinese.1. 现在团购很流行。
2. 团购有很多好处，但也有不少问题。
3. 我的建议是……Group Purchasing（作文在答题卡1作答）Part II Listening Comprehension (30 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 o 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 l with n single line through the centre.Questions l and 2 will be based on the following news item.1．A) In a jewelry shoo. C) Near a lorry.B) In the City Mall. D) In a parking lot.2.A) They left the lorry together. C) They run back to the lorry separately.B) They left the lorry without hoods. D) They run back to the lorry without hoods.Questions 3 and 4 will be based on the following news item.3.A) The heart of London was flooded.B) An emergency exercise was conducted.C) 100 people in the suburbs were drowned.D) One of the bridges between north and south London collapsed.4. A)A flood wall was built. C) An alarm system was set up.B ) Rescue teams were formed. D) 50 underground stations were made waterproof.Questions 5 t0 7 will be based on the following news item5. A) Through the School of Design and Visual Arts. C) Through the School of Business.B) Through the School of Social Work. D) Through the Arts and Sciences program.6. A) About 20,000 dollars. C) About 38,000 dollars.B) About 27,000 dollars. D) About 50,000 dollars.7.A) Federal loans. C) Scholarships.B) Private loans. D) A monthly payment plan.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 o 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 l with a single line through the centre.Conversation OneQuestions 8 t0 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.8.A) Colleagues. C) Neighbors.B ) Instructor and student. D) Anchor and guest.9. A) Baby-sitting the children. C) Complaining about the difficulty of living.B) Documenting the children. D) Teaching teenagers.10. A) Sensitive groups. C)Rich groups,B ) Disadvantaged groups. D) Complicated groups.11. A) Kids are facing big issues in life. C) Kids can not earn the living.B) Life is moving fast recently. D) Kids are growing up quickly.Questions 12 t0 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.12.A He has a lot of free time．C)She knows he likes acting.B ) Many of his friends are actors. D) He’s looking for an acting job.13． A) One night a week. C) Every other Thursday.B) Every Wednesday for three hours. D)Three times a week.14.A) He has to rearrange his evening schedule. C) He hasn’t been in a play for a long time.B ) His schoolwork takes up most of his time. D ) He might. Not like the way the group works.15. A) See her on Wednesday. C)Enjoy the rehearsal.B ) Learn his part quickly. D) Pick her up on Thursday.Section CDirections: In this section, you will hear three short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some 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 l with a single line Through the centre.Passage OneQuestions 16 t0 18 are based on the passage you have just heard.16. A) Summer vacation. C) Resident advisers.B ) The housing office. D) Check-out procedures.17. A) Register for summer school. C) Remove personal property.B) Repair holes in room walls. D) Call the housing office.18. A) Their summer addresses. C) When they plan to leave.B ) Any damage to their rooms. D) Questions for the housing office.Passage TwoQuestions 19 t0 21 are based on the passage you have just heard.19. A) Your heart rate is lowered. C) You become too tired to sleep.B) It becomes harder for you to relax. D) Your sleeping rhythms are disrupted.20. A) Failure to rest during the day. C) Vigorous exercise in the evening.B) Lack of sleep on weekends. D) Eating cheese before going to bed.21. A) They might eventually cause you to lose sleep.B ) They help produce a neurotransmitter in the brain.C) You must not drink milk if you take them.D) They make it unnecessary to take naps.Passage ThreeQuestions 22 t0 25 are based on the passage you have just heard.22.A) Characteristics of sand. C) A snake’s special way of movingB) How animals live in the desert. D)Techniques of skiing.23. A) To climb hills. C) To fool its enemies.B) To gain traction. D) To rest as it moves.24. A) Wavy lines. C) Perpendicular lines.B) Circular lines. D) Parallel lines.25. A) Lower body temperatures. C) Greater ability to conceal itself.B) Decreased energy consumption. D) Wider range of vision.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 blank from a list of choices given in a word bank following the passage.Read the passage through carefully before making your choices. Each choice in the bank is identified by a letter. Please mark the corresponding letter for each item on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the center. You may not use any of the words in the bank more than once.Shopping habits in the United States have changed greatly in the last quarter of the 20th century. 36 in the 1900s most American towns and cities had a Main Street. Main Street was always the heart of a town. This street was lined on the both sides with many 37 businesses. Here, shoppers walked into stores to look at all sorts of merchandise: clothing, furniture, hardware, groceries. In addition, some shops offered 38 . There shops included drugstores, restaurants, shoe repair stores, and barber or hairdressing shops. But in the 1950s, a change began to 39 place. Too many automobiles had crowded into Main Street while too few parking places were 40 toshoppers. Because the streets were crowded, merchants began to look with interest at the open spaces outside the city limits. Open space is what their car driving customers needed. And open space is what they got when the first shopping center was built. Shopping centers, or rather malls, 41 as a collection of small new stores away from crowded city centers. 42 by hundreds of free parking space, customers were drawn away from 43 areas to outlying malls. And the growing 44 of shopping centers led in turn to the building of bigger and better stocked stores. By the late 1970s, many shopping malls had almost developed into small cities themselves. In addition to providing the 45 of the stop shopping, malls were transformed into landscaped parks, with benches, fountains, and outdoor entertainment.［A］designed ［F］convenience ［K］cosmetics［B］take ［G］services ［L］started［C］Early ［H］fame ［M］downtown［D］Attracted ［I］various ［N］available［E］though ［J］popularity ［O］cheapnessSection BDirections: In this section, you are going to read a passage with ten statements attached to it. Each statement contains information given in one of 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 making the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2.The Art of FriendshipA) One evening a few years ago I found myself in an anxiety. Nothing was really wrong my family and I were healthy, my career was busy and successful -- I was just feeling vaguely down and in need of a friend who could raise my spirits, someone who would meet me for coffee and let merant until the clouds lifted. I dialed my best friend, who now lives across the country in California, and got her voice mail. That's when it started to dawn on me -- lonesomeness was at the root of my dreariness. My social life had dwindled to almost nothing, but somehow until that moment I'd been too busy to notice. Now it hit me hard. My old friends, buddies since college or even childhood,know everything about me; when they left, they had taken my context with them.B) Research has shown the long-range negative consequences of social isolation on one's health. But my concerns were more short-term. I needed to feel understood right then in the way that only a girlfriend can understand you. I knew it would be wrong to expect my husband to replace my friends: He couldn't, and even if he could, to whom would I then complain about my husband? So I resolved to acquire new friends -- women like me who had kids and enjoyed rolling their eyes at the world a little bit just as I did. Since I'd be making friends with more intention than I'd ever given the process, I realized I could be selective, that I could in effect design my own social life. The down side, of course, was that I felt pretty frightened.C) After all, it's a whole lot harder to make friends in midlife that it is when you’re younger -- a fact woman I've spoken with point out again and again. As Leslie Danzig, 41, a Chicago theater director and mother, sees it, when you're in your teens and 20s, you're more or less friends with everyone unless there's a reason not to be. Your college roommate becomes your best pal at least partly due to proximity. Now there needs to be a reason to be friends. "There are many people I'm comfort-able around, but I wouldn't go so far as to call them friends. Comfort isn't enough to sustain a real friendship," Danzig says.D) At first, finding new companions felt awkward. At 40 I couldn't run up to people the way my4-year-old daughters do in the playground and ask, "Will you be my friend? Every time you start anew relationship, you're vulnerable again," agrees Kathleen Hall, D Min, founder and CEO of the Stress Institute, in Atlanta. "You're asking, 'Would you like to come into my life?' It makes us self-conscious."E) Fortunately, my discomfort soon passed. I realized that as a mature friend seeker my vulnerability risk was actually pretty low. If someone didn't take me up on my offer, so what: I wasn't in junior high, when I might have been rejected for having the wrong clothes or hair. At my age I have amassed enough self-esteem to realize that I have plenty to offer.F) We're all so busy, in fact, that mutual interests -- say, in a project, class, or cause that we already make time for -- become the perfect catalysts for bringing us in contact with candidates for camaraderie. Michelle Meters, 35, a teacher and mother of two in Wausau, Wisconsin, says anew friend she made at church came as a pleasant surprise. "In high school I chose friends based on their popularity and how being part of their circle might reflect on me. Now's it's our shared values and activities that count." Meters says her pal, with whom she organized the church's youth programs, is nothing like her but their drive and organizational skills make them ideal friends.G) Happily, as awkward as making new friends can be, self-esteem issues do not factor in -- or if they do, you can easily put them into perspective. Danzig tells of the mother of a child in her son's pre-school, a tall, beautiful woman who is married to a big-deal rock musician. "I said to my husband, she's too cool for me,'" she jokes. "I get intimidated by people. But once I got to know her, she turned out to be pretty laid-back and friendly." In the end there was no chemistry between them, so they didn't become good pals. "I realized that we weren't each other's type, but it wasn't about hierarchy." What midlife friendship is about, it seems, is reflecting the person you've become (or are still becoming) back at yourself, thus reinforcing the progress you've made in your life.H) Harlene Katzman, 41, a lawyer in New York City, notes that her oldest friends knew her back when she was less sure of herself. As much as she loves them, she believes they sometimes respond to is-sues in light of who she once was. An old chum has the goods on you. With recently made friends, you can turn over a new leaf.I) A new friend, chosen right, can also help you point your boat in the direction you want to go. Hanna Dershowitz, 39, an attorney and mother in Los Angeles, found that a new acquaintance from work was exactly what she needed in a friend. In addition to liking and respecting Julia, Dershowitz had a feeling that the fit and athletic younger woman would help her to get in shape.J) While you're busy making new friends, remember that you still need to nurture your old ones. We asked Marla Paul, author of The Friendship Crisis: Finding, Making,and Keeping Friends When You "re Not a Kid Anymore, for the best ways to maintain these important relationships. Keep in touch. Your friends should be a priority; schedule regular lunch dates or coffee catch-up sessions, no matter how busy you are. Know her business. Keep track of important events in a friend's life and show your support. Call or to let her know you're thinking of her. Speak your mind. Tell a friend (politely) if something she did really upset you. If you can't be totally honest, then you need to reexamine the relationship. Accept her flaws. No one is perfect, so work around her quirks --she's chronically late, or she's a bit negative -- to cut down on frustration and fights. Boost her ego. Heartfelt compliments make everyone feel great, so tell her how much you love her new sweater or what a great job she did on a work project.注意：此部分试题请在答题卡2上作答46. Leslie Danzig thought making friends at one's middle age needed some reasons.47. A well-chosen new friend can help you go in the direction that you like.48. A few years ago the author felt lonely and depressed when she phoned her best friend in another city who was much wanted then but unavailable.49. According to Kathleen Hall, one might feel sensitive in the first curse of making new friends.50. Midlife friendship can help you realize your direction of life and reinforce the progress you've made in your life.51. In Mafia Paul's book, to be a better friend, you should keep track with your friends, care for your friend's job, express yourself, accept her flaws and compliment your friend for her/his good dressing and job.52. For the author, a girl friend might be the right person to under "stand her and erase her negative feeling.53. According to Michelle Metes, midlife friendship is based on the shared values and activities54. As a mature friend seeker, the author finds herself with enough confidence to offer and take rejection with grace.55. With newly made friends, you can have a chance to take on a new look in your life.Section CDirections: There are two passages in this section. Each passage is followed 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 center.Passage OneQuestions 56 to 60 are based on the following passage.Culture is one of the most challenging elements of the international marketplace. This system of learned behavior patterns characteristic of the members of a given society is constantly shaped by a set of dynamic variables: language, religion, values and attitudes, manners and customs, aesthetics, technology, education, and social institutions. To cope with this system, an international manager needs both factual and interpretive knowledge of culture. To some extent, the factual knowledge can be learned; its interpretation comes only through experience.The most complicated problems in dealing with the cultural environment stem from the fact that one cannot learn culture one has to live it. Two schools of thought exist in the business world on how to deal with cultural diversity. One is that business is business the world around, following the model of Pepsi and McDonald’s. In some cases, globalization is a fact of life; however, cultural differences arestill far from converging.The other school proposes that companies must tailor business approaches to individual cultures. Setting up policies and procedures in each country has been compared to an organ transplant; the critical question centers around acceptance or rejection. The major challenge to the international manager is to make sure that rejection is not a result of cultural myopia or even blindness.Fortune examined the international performance of a dozen large companies that earn 20 percent or more of their revenue overseas. The internationally successful companies all share an important quality: patience. They have not rushed into situations but rather built their operations carefully by following the most basic business principles. These principles are to know your adversary, know your audience, and know your customer.56. According to the passage, which of the following is true?［A］All international managers can learn culture.［B］Business diversity is not necessary.［C］Views differ on how to treat culture in business world.［D］Most people do not know foreign culture well.57. According to the author, the model of Pepsi__________ .［A］is in line with the theories of the school advocating the business is business the world around.［B］is different from the model of McDonald’s［C］shows the reverse of globalization［D］has converged cultural differences58. The two schools of thought___________ .［A］both propose that companies should tailor business approaches to individual cultures［B］both advocate that different policies be set up in different countries ［C］admit the existence of cultural diversity in business world［D］Both A and B59. This article is supposed to be most useful for those___________ .［A］who are interested in researching the topic of cultural diversity［B］who have connections to more than one type of culture［C］who want to travel abroad［D］who want to run business on International Scale60. According to Fortune, successful international companies__________ .［A］earn 20 percent or more of their revenue overseas［B］all have the quality of patience［C］will follow the overseas local cultures［D］adopt the policy of internationalizationPassage TwoQuestions 61 to 65 are based on the following passage.There are people in Italy who can’t stand soccer. Not all Canadians love hockey.A similar situation exists in America, where there are those individuals you may be one of them who yawn or even frown when somebody mentions baseball. Baseball to them means boring hours watching grown men in funny tight outfits standing around in a field staring away while very little of anything happens. They tell you it’s a game better suited to the 19th century, slow, quiet, and gentlemanly. These are the same people you may be one of them who love football because there’s the sport that glorifies “the hit”.By contrast, baseball seems abstract, cool, silent, still.On TV the game is fractured into a dozen perspectives, replays, closeups. The geometry of the game, however, is essential to understanding it. You will contemplate the game from one point as a painter does his subject; you may, of course, project yourself into the game. It is in this projection that the game affords so much space and time for involvement. The TV won’t do it for you.Take, for example, the third baseman. You sit behind the third base dugout and you watch him watching home plate. His legs are apart, knees flexed. His arms hang loose. He does a lot of this. The skeptic still cannot think of any other sports so still, so passive. But watch what happens every time the pitcher throws: the third baseman goes up on his toes, flexes his arms or bring the glove to a point in front of him, takes a step right or left, backward or forward, perhaps he glances across the field to check his first baseman’s position. Suppose the pitch is a ball. “Nothing happened,” you say. “I could have had my eyes closed.”The skeptic and the innocent must play the game. And this involvement in the stands is no more intellectual than listening to music is. Watch the third baseman. Smooth the dirt in front of you with one foot; smooth the pocket in your glove; watch the eyes of the batter, the speed of the bat, the sound of horsehide on wood. If football is a symphony of movement and theatre, baseball is chamber music, a spacious interlocking of notes, chores and responses.61.The passage is mainly concerned with__________ .［A］the different tastes of people for sports［B］the different characteristics of sports［C］the attraction of football［D］the attraction of baseball62.Those who don’t like baseball may complain that__________ .［A］it is only to the taste of the old［B］it involves fewer players than football［C］it is not exciting enough［D］it is pretentious and looks funny63.The author admits that__________ .［A］baseball is too peaceful for the young［B］baseball may seem boring when watched on TV［C］football is more attracting than baseball［D］baseball is more interesting than football64.By stating “I could have had my eyes closed.” the author means_________ (4th paragraph last sentence).［A］The third baseman would rather sleep than play the game［B］Even if the third baseman closed his eyes a moment ago, it could make no different to the result［C］The third baseman is so good at baseball that he could finish the game with eyes closed all the time and do his work well［D］The consequent was too bad he could not bear to see it65.We can safely conclude that the author___________ .［A］likes football［B］hates football［C］hates baseball［D］likes baseballPart VI Translation (30 minutes)Directions:For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to translate a passage from Chinese into English. You should write your answer on Answer Sheet 2.端午节，又叫龙舟节，是为了纪念爱国诗人屈原。
2016年12月英语四级听力第三套
2016年12月英语四级听力第三套一、概述2016年12月英语四级考试是许多大学生们迎接的一场重要考试。
在四级考试中，听力部分一直被认为是相对难度较大的一部分，而第三套听力题目更是备受关注。
本文将从难度分析、题型考点、解题技巧等方面对2016年12月英语四级听力第三套进行详细分析，帮助考生更好地备战四级听力考试。
二、难度分析1.整体难度：2016年12月英语四级听力第三套整体难度适中。
难度主要集中在对话部分，特别是涉及到口音、语速较快的对话内容。
文章部分相对较容易。
2.听力速度：整套试卷听力语速快，考生需要具有一定的英语听力基础才能跟上。
3.语音语调：部分对话中出现了一些地方口音，对考生的听力要求较高。
4.选项干扰：部分题目的干扰项设置比较精巧，需要考生在辨别时更加细心。
三、题型考点1.选择题：2016年12月英语四级听力第三套选择题主要考察考生对话和文章的理解能力，考生需要在较快的语速下抓住关键词，准确判断选项。
2.匹配题：匹配题考察考生对具体信息的捕捉和匹配能力，需要考生在短时间内准确判断出正确答案。
3.笔记题：笔记题主要考察考生对关键信息的捕捉和记录能力，需要考生在听力过程中做好笔记，并能够在听完后准确做出评判。
4.细节题：细节题主要考察考生对听力材料的详细理解和分析能力，需要考生在短时间内对细节信息准确把握。
四、解题技巧1.提前预习：在听力开始前，考生可以提前预习听力材料的大致内容和题型，有利于在听力过程中更好地抓住重点。
2.抓住关键词：在听力过程中，考生需要抓住关键词，对话或文章中的重点信息，有利于更快地准确判断选项。
3.做好笔记：对于笔记题和细节题，考生需要在听力过程中做好笔记，抓住重点信息，准确记录并在听完后做出准确判断。
4.重点练习：针对口语速度较快的对话进行重点练习，提高自己的听力能力和语速适应能力。
五、总结2016年12月英语四级听力第三套整体难度适中，但考生在备考过程中依然需要对对话和文章的理解能力做好充分准备。
2016年6月大学英语四级考试真题、听力原文及参考答案(第3套)
2016年6月大学英语四级考试真题（第3套）Part I Writing (30 minutes)Directions:For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a letter to express your thanks to one of your school teachers upon entering college. You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.Part II Listening Comprehension (25 minutes)说明：由于2016年6月四级考试全国共考了两套听力，本套听力内容与前两套内容完全一样，只是选项的顺序不同而已，故在本套中不再重复给出。
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 blank from a list of choices given in a word bank following the passage. Read the passage through carefully before making your choices. Each choice in the bank is identified by a letter. Please mark the corresponding letter for each item on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre. You may not use any of the words in the bank more than once.Physical activity does the body good, and there's growing evidence that it helps the brain too. Researchers in the Netherlands report that children who get more exercise, whether at school or on their own, 26 to have higher GPAs and better scores on standardized tests. In a 27 of 14 studies that looked at physical activity and academic 28 , investigators found that the more children moved, the better their grades were in school, 29 in the basic subjects of math, English and reading.The data will certainly fuel the ongoing debate over whether physical education classes should be cut as schools struggle to 30 on smaller budgets. The arguments against physical education have included concerns that gym time may be taking away from study time. With standardized test scores in the U.S. 31 in recent years, some administrators believe students need to spend more time in the classroom instead of on the playground. But as these findings show, exercise and academics may not be 32 exclusive. Physical activity can improve blood 33 to the brain, fueling memory, attention and creativity, which are 34 to learning. And exercise releases hormones that can improve 35 and relieve stress, which can also help learning. So while it may seem as if kids are just exercising their bodies when they're running around, theySection BDirections:In this section, you are going to read a passage with ten statements attached to it. Each statement contains information given in one of 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.Finding the Right Home -- and Contentment, TooA) When your elderly relative needs to enter some sort of long-term care facility --a moment few parents or children approach without fear --what you would like is to have everything made clear.B) Does assisted living really mark a great improvement over a nursing home, or has the industry simply hired better interior designers? Are nursing homes as bad as people fear, or is that an out-moded stereotype (固定看法)? Can doing one's homework really steer families to the best places? It is genuinely hard to know.C) I am about to make things more complicated by suggesting that what kind of facility an older person lives in may matter less than we have assumed. And that the characteristics adult children look for when they begin the search are not necessarily the things that make a difference to the people who are going to move in. I am not talking about the quality of care, let me hastily add. Nobody flourishes in a gloomy environment with irresponsible staff and a poor safety record. But an accumulating body of research indicates that some distinctions between one type of elder care and another have little real bearing on how well residents do.D) The most recent of these studies, published in The Journal of Applied Gerontology, surveyed 150 Connecticut residents of assisted living, nursing homes and smaller residential care homes (known in some states as board and care homes or adult care homes). Researchers from the University of Connecticut Health Center asked the residents a large number of questions about their quality of life, emotional well-being and social interaction, as well as about the quality of the facilities.E) "We thought we would see differences based on the housing types," said the lead author of the study, Julie Robison, an associate professor of medicine at the university. A reasonable assumption -- don't families struggle to avoid nursing homes and suffer real guilt if they can't?F) In the initial results, assisted living residents did paint the most positive picture. They were less likely to report symptoms of depression than those in the other facilities, for instance, and less likely to be bored or lonely. They scored higher on social interaction.G) But when the researchers plugged in a number of other variables, such differences disappeared. It is not the housing type, they found, that creates differences in residents' responses. "It is the characteristics of the specific environment they are in, combined with their own personal characteristics --how healthy they feel they are, their age and marital status," Dr. Robison explained. Whether residents felt involved in the decision to move and how long they had lived there also proved significant.H) An elderly person who describes herself as in poor health, therefore, might be no less depressed in assisted living (even if her children preferred it) than in a nursing home. A person who had input into where he would move and has had time to adapt to it might do as well in anursing home as in a small residential care home, other factors being equal. It is an interaction between the person and the place, not the sort of place in itself, that leads to better or worse experiences. "You can't just say, 'Let's put this person in a residential care home instead of a nursing home -- she will be much better off,'" Dr. Robison said. What matters, she added, "is a combination of what people bring in with them, and what they find there."I) Such findings, which run counter to common sense, have surfaced before. In a multi-state study of assisted living, for instance, University of North Carolina researchers found that a host of variables --the facility's type, size or age; whether a chain owned it; how attractive the neighborhood was -- had no significant relationship to how the residents fared in terms of illness, mental decline, hospitalizations or mortality. What mattered most was the residents' physical health and mental status. What people were like when they came in had greater consequence than what happened once they were there.J) As I was considering all this, a press release from a respected research firm crossed my desk, announcing that the five-star rating system that Medicare developed in 2008 to help families compare nursing home quality also has little relationship to how satisfied its residents or their family members are. As a matter of fact, consumers expressed higher satisfaction with the one-star facilities, the lowest rated, than with the five-star ones. (More on this study and the star ratings will appear in a subsequent post.)K) Before we collectively tear our hair out -- how are we supposed to find our way in a landscape this confusing? -- here is a thought from Dr. Philip Sloane, a geriatrician (老年病学专家) at the University of North Carolina: "In a way, that could be liberating for families."L) Of course, sons and daughters want to visit the facilities, talk to the administrators and residents and other families, and do everything possible to fulfill their duties. But perhaps they don't have to turn themselves into private investigators or Congressional subcommittees. "Families can look a bit more for where the residents are going to be happy," Dr. Sloane said. And involving the future resident in the process can be very important.M) We all have our own ideas about what would bring our parents happiness. They have their ideas, too. A friend recently took her mother to visit an expensive assisted living/nursing home near my town. I have seen this place -- it is elegant, inside and out. But nobody greeted the daughter and mother when they arrived, though the visit had been planned; nobody introduced them to the other residents. When they had lunch in the dining room, they sat alone at a table.N) The daughter feared her mother would be ignored there, and so she decided to move her into a more welcoming facility. Based on what is emerging from some of this research, that might have been as rational a way as any to reach a decision.36. Many people feel guilty when they cannot find a place other than a nursing for their parents.37. Though it helps for children to investigate care facilities, involving their parents in the decision-making process may prove very important.38. It is really difficult to tell if assisted living is better than a nursing home.39. How a resident feels depends on an interaction between themselves and the care facility they live in.40. The author thinks her friend made a rational decision in choosing a more hospitable placeover an apparently elegant assisted living home.41. The system Medicare developed to rate nursing home quality is of little help to finding a satisfactory place.42. At first the researchers of the most recent study found residents in assisted living facilities gave higher scores on social interaction.43. What kind of care facility old people live in may be less important than we think.44. The findings of the latest research were similar to an earlier multi-state study of assisted living.45. A resident's satisfaction with a care facility has much to do with whether they had participated in the decision to move in and how long they had stayed there.Section CDirections:There are 2 passages in this section. Each passage is followed 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 2with a single line through the centre.Passage OneQuestions 46 to 50 are based on the following passage.As Artificial Intelligence (AI) becomes increasingly sophisticated, there are growing concerns that robots could become a threat. This danger can be avoided, according to computer science professor Stuart Russell, if we figure out how to turn human values into a programmable code.Russell argues that as robots take on more complicated tasks, it's necessary to translate our morals into AI language.For example, if a robot does chores around the house, you wouldn't want it to put the pet cat in the oven to make dinner for the hungry children. "You would want that robot preloaded with a good set of values," said Russell.Some robots are already programmed with basic human values. For example, mobile robots have been programmed to keep a comfortable distance from humans. Obviously there are cultural differences, but if you were talking to another person and they came up close in your personal space, you wouldn't think that's the kind of thing a properly brought-up person would do.It will be possible to create more sophisticated moral machines, if only we can find a way to set out human values as clear rules.Robots could also learn values from drawing patterns from large sets of data on human behavior. They are dangerous only if programmers are careless.The biggest concern with robots going against human values is that human beings fail to do sufficient testing and they've produced a system that will break some kind of taboo (禁忌).One simple cheek would be to program a robot to check the correct course of action with a human when presented with an unusual situation.If the robot is unsure whether an animal is suitable for the microwave, it has the opportunityto stop, send out beeps (嘟嘟声), and ask for directions from a human. If we humans aren't quite sure about a decision, we go and ask somebody else.The most difficult step in programming values will be deciding exactly what we believe is moral, and how to create a set of ethical rules. But if we come up with an answer, robots could be good for humanity.46. What does the author say about the threat of robots?A) It may constitute a challenge to computer programmers.B) It accompanies all machinery involving high technology.C) It can be avoided if human values are translated into their language.D) It has become an inevitable peril as technology gets more sophisticated.47. What would we think of a person who invades our personal space according to the author?A) They are aggressive. C) They are ignorant.B) They are outgoing. D) They are ill-bred.48. How do robots learn human values?A) By interacting with humans in everyday life situations.B) By following the daily routines of civilized human beings.C) By picking up patterns from massive data on human behavior.D) By imitating the behavior of properly brought-up human beings.49. What will a well-programmed robot do when facing an unusual situation?A) Keep a distance from possible dangers.B) Stop to seek advice from a human being.C) Trigger its built-in alarm system at once.D) Do sufficient testing before taking action.50. What is most difficult to do when we turn human values into a programmable code?A) Determine what is moral and ethical.B) Design some large-scale experiments.C) Set rules for man-machine interaction.D) Develop a more sophisticated program.Passage TwoQuestions 51 to 55 are based on the following passage.Why do some people live to be older than others? You know the standard explanations: keeping a moderate diet, engaging in regular exercise, etc. But what effect does your personality have on your longevity(长寿)? Do some kinds of personalities lead to longer lives? A new study in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society looked at this question by examining the personality characteristics of 246 children of people who had lived to be at least 100.The study shows that those living the longest are more outgoing, more active and lessneurotic (神经质的) than other people. Long-living women are also more likely to be sympathetic and cooperative than women with a normal life span. These findings are in agreement with what you would expect from the evolutionary theory: those who like to make friends and help others can gather enough resources to make it through tough times.Interestingly, however, other characteristics that you might consider advantageous had no impact on whether study participants were likely to live longer. Those who were more self-disciplined, for instance, were no more likely to live to be very old. Also, being open to new ideas had no relationship to long life, which might explain all those bad-tempered old people who are fixed in their ways.Whether you can successfully change your personality as an adult is the subject of a longstanding psychological debate. But the new paper suggests that if you want long life, you should strive to be as outgoing as possible.Unfortunately, another recent study shows that your mother's personality may also help determine your longevity. That study looked at nearly 28,000 Norwegian mothers and found that those moms who were more anxious, depressed and angry were more likely to feed their kids unhealthy diets. Patterns of childhood eating can be hard to break when we're adults, which may mean that kids of depressed moms end up dying younger. Personality isn't destiny(命运), and everyone knows that individuals can learn to change. But both studies show that long life isn't justa matter of your physical health but of your mental health.51. The aim of the study in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society is ________.A) to see whether people's personality affects their life spanB) to find out if one's lifestyle has any effect on their healthC) to investigate the role of exercise in living a long lifeD) to examine all the factors contributing to longevity52. What does the author imply about outgoing and sympathetic people?A) They have a good understanding of evolution.B) They are better at negotiating an agreement.C) They generally appear more resourceful.D) They are more likely to get over hardship.53. What finding of the study might prove somewhat out of our expectation?A) Easy-going people can also live a relatively long life.B) Personality characteristics that prove advantageous actually vary with times.C) Such personality characteristics as self-discipline have no effect on longevity.D) Readiness to accept new ideas helps one enjoy longevity.54. What does the recent study of Norwegian mothers show?A) Children's personality characteristics are invariably determined by their mothers.B) People with unhealthy eating habits are likely to die sooner.C) Mothers' influence on children may last longer than fathers'.D) Mothers' negative personality characteristics may affect their children's life spans.55. What can we learn from the findings of the two new studies?A) Anxiety and depression more often than not cut short one's life span.B) Longevity results from a combination of mental and physical health.C) Personality plays a decisive role in how healthy one is.D) Health is in large part related to one's lifestyle.Part IV Translation (30 minutes)Directions:For this part you are allowed 30 minutes to translate a passage from Chinese into English. You should write your answer on Answer Sheet 2.乌镇是浙江的一座古老水镇，坐落在京杭大运河畔。
2016年6月四级听力新题型模拟试题3
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• 5. Q: How do commuters feel about crossing the Golden Gate Bridge by car? A) They are delighted because they can enjoy the scenery while driving. B) They are frightened because traffic accidents are frequent. C) They are annoyed because the bridge is jammed with cars. D) They are pleased because it saves them much time. • 6. Q: What does the speaker say about ferry commuters? A) They don't have their own cars to drive to work. B) Many of them are romantic by temperament. C) Most of them enjoy the drinks on the boat. D) They tend to be more friendly to each other. • 7. Q: How do commuters respond to plans for the future of the ferry? A) Many welcome the idea of having more bars on board. B) Many prefer the ferry to maintain its present speed. C) Some suggest improving the design of the deck. D) Some object to using larger luxury boats.
精品2016年12月英语四级真题及答案解析(三套完整版)
2016年12月英语四级真题及答案解析（三套完整版）【导语】以下是老师整理的2016年12月英语四级真题及答案解析（三套完整版），希望对大家备考有所帮助。
【作文】innovation创新Directions：For this part，you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay on innovation. Your essay should include the importance of innovation and measures to be taken to encourageinnovation/creation/invention. You are required to write at least 150 words but no more than 200 words.参考范文：In today's highly competitive world, innovationmatters enormously to an organization or a country. It is the driving force behind increased competitiveness.Take growing a successful business as an example. In this day and age, social media are gaining popularity among the general public. A company that only relieson traditional media doing its marketing is morelikely to get eliminated in the digital era. Put in another way, a company with its focus on social media to boost its brand recognition stands a better chance of standing out from the crowd. Clearly, innovation is a vital contributing factor to business success.What can be done to encourage innovation? To name only a few: Above all, a business or a country shouldstrive to build a corporate culture or a socialclimate that values innovation. Second, anyone who participates in the innovation process should be rewarded. Third, we are in urgent need of an education system that stresses innovation over mechanical learning.Simply put, innovation is an important force that pushes our society forward.creation创造Directions：For this part，you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay on creation. Your essay should include the importance of innovation and measures to be taken to encourage innovation/creation/invention. You are required to write at least 150 words but no more than 200 words.参考范文：It is universally acknowledged that innovation refers to being creative, unique and different. In fact, today it is impossibly difficult for us to image a21st century without innovation.We should place a high value on innovation firstly because innovative spirit can enable an individual to ameliorate himself, so he can be equipped with capacity to see what others cannot see, be qualified for future career promotion, and be ready for meetingthe forthcoming challenges. What’s more, we ought to attach importance to the role played by innovation in economic advancement. Put it another way, in thisever-changing world, innovation to economic growth is what water is to fish. To sum up, if innovation misses our attention in any possible way, we will suffer a great loss beyond imagination.In order to encourage innovation, it is wise for us to take some feasible measures. For example, mass media should greatly publicize the significance of creative spirit and encourage the public to cultivate awareness of innovation. Besides, those who manage to innovate should be awarded generous prize. Though there is a long way ahead to go, I am firmly certain that the shared efforts will be paid off.【参考译文】众所周知创新意味着有创造力，独一无二和不同。
下半年大学英语四级模拟试卷及答案
下半年大学英语四级模拟试卷及答案2016年下半年大学英语四级模拟试卷及答案2016年12月英语四六级考试将在12月17日开考，大为了帮助大家更好地备考四级考试，下面是yjbys网店铺提供给大家关于英语四级模拟试卷及答案，希望对同学们的备考有所帮助。
Part I Writing.(30 minutes)1、1.目前社会上有不少假冒伪劣商品;2.举例说明假冒伪劣商品对消费者个人、社会等的危害;3.消除伪劣商品的方法。
Section A36、Questions 36-46 are based on the following passage.Wise buying is a positive way in which you can make your money go fuller.The way you go about purchasing an article or a service can actually___36____you money or can add to the cost.Take the___37____example of a hairdryer, If you are buying a hairdryer，you might think that you are making the___38____ buy if you choose one whose look you like and which is also the cheapest___39____price.But when you get it home you may find that it takes twice as long as a more expensive___40____to dry your hair.The cost of the electricity plus the cost of your time could well make your hairdryer the most expensive one of all.So what principles should you___41____when you go out shopping?If you keep your home.your car or any valuable____42___in excellent condition，you’11 be saving money in the long run.Before you buy a new____43___，talk to someone who owns one.If you e it or borrow it to check it suits your particular purpose.Before you buy an expensive___44____，or a service，do check the price and what is on offer.If possible.choose____45___three items or three estimatesA.spossessionB.saveC.bestD.applianceE.materialF. fromG.simpleH.withI.inJ.elementK. modelL.itemM.easyN.adoptO.reasonable第(36)题__________。
2016年6月大学英语四级(第3套)答案解析
2016 年6 月大学英语四级考试真题（第三套）解析Part I Writing【参考范文】June 18, 2016Dear Mom and Dad, I would like to extend my heartfelt thanks to you for your many years of selfless love and support. I want to let you know how much I love you and how much I appreciate all that you have given me. You support me not only materially but also spiritually. You have always encouraged me no matter how hard the endeavor. When I succeed, both of you are more excited than me, and you never stop motivating me to do better. When I fail, you always encourage me not to give up. Your encouragement is the best incentive for me to move on. Your selfless contribution made it possible for me to pass the college entrance examination with a high score. I cherish the familial affection you have shown me. I will study hard to be a useful person and won’t disappoint you. Love, JennyPart ⅢReading ComprehensionSection A【空词预测】第26、27、31 题填形容词第28 题填副词第29、30、33、35 题填动词第32、34 题填名词试题解析【话题分类】科技【文章大意】无线电子设备如iPad 正在越来越多地被应用到医院的诊疗当中，甚至医学院的课程当中，研究显示这些设备的应用有助于改善医生的工作环境，患者也容易了解自己的病情。
2016四级样题听力文本及答案
Section AQuestions 1 and 2 will be based on the following news item.Kenyan police say one person was killed and 26 injured in an explosion at a bus station in central Nairobi. The blast hit a bus about to set off for the Ugandan capital Kampala. Last July, the Somali group al-Shabab said it was behind the blasts in the Ugandan capital which killed more than 70 people. Will Ross reports from the Kenyan capital.The explosion happened beside a bus which was about to set off for an overnight journey from Nairobi to the Ugandan capital Kampala. Some eyewitnesses report that a bag was about to be loaded on board, but it exploded during a security check. Windows of the red bus were left smashed, and blood could be seen on the ground beside the vehicle. Just ho urs earlier, Uganda’s police chief had warned of possible Christmas-time attacks by Somali rebels.1. What is the news report mainly about?2. When did the incident occur?Questions 3 and 4 will be based on the following news item.Woolworths is one of the best known names on the British High Street. It’s been in business nearly a century. Many of its 800 stores are likely to close following the company’s decision to call in administrators after an attempt to sell the business for a token £1 failed.The company has huge debts. The immediate cause for the collapse has been Britain’s slide toward recession, which has cut into consumer spending. However, the business had been in trouble for years.Known for low-priced general goods, Woolworths has struggled in the face of competition from supermarkets expanding beyond groceries and a new generation of internet retailers.Many of the store group’s 25,000 employees are likely to lose their jobs. Some profitable areas such as the DVD publishing business will survive.3. What do we learn about Woolworths from the news report?4. What did Woolworths attempt to do recently?Questions 5 to 7 will be based on the following news item.Cairo is known for its overcrowded roads, irregular driving practices and shaky old vehicles, but also for its air pollution. In recent months, though, environmental studies indicate there have been signs of improvement. That’s due in part to the removal of many of the capital’s old-fashioned black and white taxis. Most of these dated back to the 1960s and 70s and were in a poor state of repair.After new legislation demanded their removal from the roads, a low interest loan scheme was set up with three Egyptian banks so drivers could buy new cars. The government pays about $900 for old ones to be discarded and advertising on the new vehicles helps cover repayments.The idea has proved popular with customers ― they can now travel in air-conditioned comfort andbecause the new cabs are metered, they don’t have to argue over fares. Banks and car manufacturers are glad for the extra business in tough economic times. As for the taxi drivers, most are delighted to be behind the wheel of new cars, although there have been a few complaints about switching from black and white to a plain white colour.5. What change took place in Cairo recently?6. What helped bring about the change?7. Why do customers no longer argue with new cab drivers?Section B Conversation OneW: Morning, this is TGC.M: Good morning. Walter Barry here, calling from London. Could I speak to Mr. Grand, please? W: Who’s calling, please?M: Walter Barry, from London.W: What is it about, please?M: Well, I understand that your company has a chemical processing plant. My own company, LCP, Liquid Control Products, is a leader in safety from leaks in the field of chemical processing. I would like to speak to Mr. Grand to discuss ways in which we could help TGC protect itself from such problems and save money at the same time.W: Yes, I see. Well, Mr. Grand is not available just now.M: Can you tell me when I could reach him?W: He’s very busy for the next few days –then he’ll be away in New York. So it’s difficult to give you a time.M: Could I speak to someone else, perhaps?W: Who in particular?M: A colleague for example?W: You’re speaking to his personal assistant. I can deal with calls for Mr. Grand.M: Yes, well, could I ring him tomorrow?W: No, I’m sorry he won’t be free tomorrow. Listen, let me suggest something. You send us details of your products and services, together with references from other companies and then we’ll contact you.M: Yes, that’s very kind of you. I have your address.W: Very good, Mr….M: Barry. Walter Barry from LCP in London.W: Right, Mr. Barry. We look forward to hearing from you.M: Thank you. Goodbye.W: Bye.Questions 8 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.8. What do we learn about the woman’s company?9. What do we learn about the man?10. What is the woman’s position in her company?11. What does the woman suggest the man do?Conversation TwoM: You’re going to wear out the computer’s keyboard!W: Oh, hi.M: Do you have any idea what time it is?W: About ten or ten-thirty?M: It’s nearly midnight.W: Really? I didn’t know it was so late.M: Don’t you have an ea rly class to teach tomorrow morning?W: Yes, at seven o’clock. My commuter class, the students who go to work right after their lesson. M: Then you ought to go to bed. What are you writing, anyway?W: An article I hope I can sell.M: Oh, another of your ne wspaper pieces? What’s this one about?W: Do you remember the trip I took last month?M: The one up to the Amazon?W: Well, that’s what I’m writing about—the new highway and the changes it’s making in the Amazon valley.M: It should be interesting.W: It i s. I guess that’s why I forgot all about the time.M: How many articles have you sold now?W: About a dozen so far.M: What kind of newspapers buy them?W: The papers that carry a lot of foreign news. They usually appear in the big Sunday editions where they need a lot of background stories to help fill up the space between the ads.M: Is there any future in it?W: I hope so. There’s a chance I may sell this article to a news service.M: Then your story would be published in several papers, wouldn’t it?W: That’s the idea. And I might even be able to do other stories on a regular basis.M: That would be great.Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.12. What is the woman’s occupation?13. What is the woman writing about?14. W here do the woman’s articles usually appear?15. What does the woman expect?Section C Passage OneIn today’s class, we’ll discuss Toni Morrison’s novel Beloved. As I’m sure you all know, Morrison is both a popular and a highly respected author, and it’s not easy to be both. Born in 1931, Morrison has written some of the most touching and intelligent works on the African-Americanexperience ever written by anyone, and yet to call her an ―African-American writer‖ doesn’t seem to do her justice. In many wa ys, she’s simply an American writer—and certainly one of our best. Beloved is a truly remarkable work. It was recommended for nearly every major literary prize, including the National Book Award and the National Book Critics Circle Award, and it in fact won the Pulitzer Prize for fiction in 1988. Morrison herself is distinguished for having won the Nobel Prize for literature in 1993.What makes Beloved unique is the skillful, sure way in which Morrison blends intensely personal storytelling and American history, racial themes and gender themes, the experience of Blacks with the experience of all people everywhere, the down-to-earth reality of slavery with a sense of mysterious spirituality.We’ll be paying special attention to these themes as we discuss this work. I’m particularly interested in your views on the relative importance of race and gender in this book. Is it more important that Sethe, the main character, is black or that she’s a woman? Which contributes more to her being? What does Morrison tell us about both?Questions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard.16. What do we learn about Toni Morrison?17. What honor did Toni Morrison receive in 1993?18. What does the speaker tell us about Sethe, the main character in Morrison’s nov el Beloved?Passage TwoThe topic of my talk today is gift-giving. Everybody likes to receive gifts, right? So you may think that gift-giving is a universal custom. But actually, the rules of gift-giving vary quite a lot, and not knowing them can result in great embarrassment. In North America, the rules are fairly simple. If you’re invited to someone’s home for dinner, bring wine or flowers or a small item from your country. Among friends, family, and business associates, we generally don’t give gifts on other occasions except on someone’s birthday and Christmas. The Japanese, on the other hand, give gifts quite frequently, often to thank someone for their kindness. The tradition of gift-giving in Japan is very ancient. There are many detailed rules for everything from the color of the wrapping paper to the time of the gift presentation. And while Europeans don’t generally exchange business gifts, they do follow some formal customs when visiting homes, such as bringing flowers. The type and color of flowers, however, can carry special meaning.Today we have seen some broad differences in gift-giving. I could go on with additional examples. But let’s not miss the main point here: If we are not aware of and sensitive to cultural differences, the possibilities for miscommunication and conflict are enormous. Whether we learn about these differences by reading a book or by living abroad, our goal must be to respect differences among people in order to get along successfully with our global neighbors.Questions 19 to 21 are based on the passage you have just heard.19. What does the speaker say about gift-giving of North Americans?20. What do we learn about the Japanese concerning gift-giving?21. What point does the speaker make at the end of the talk?Passage ThreeHetty Green was a very spoilt, only child. She was born in Massachusetts, USA, in 1835. Her father was a millionaire businessman. Her mother was often ill, and so from the age of two her father took her with him to work and taught her about stocks and shares. At the age of six she started reading the daily financial newspapers and opened her own bank account.Her father died when she was 21 and she inherited $7.5 million. She went to New York and invested on Wall Street. Hetty saved every penny, eating in the cheapest restaurants for 15 cents. She became one of the richest and most hated women in the world. At 33 she married Edward Green, a multi-millionaire, and had two children, Ned and Sylvia.Hetty’s meanness was well known. She always argued abo ut prices in shops. She walked to the local grocery store to buy broken biscuits which were much cheaper, and to get a free bone for her much loved dog. Once she lost a two-cent stamp and spent the night looking for it. She never bought clothes and always wore the same long, ragged black skirt. Worst of all, when her son Ned fell and injured his knee, she refused to pay for a doctor and spent hours looking for free medical help. In the end Ned lost his leg.When she died in 1916 she left her children $100 million. Her daughter built a hospital with her money.Questions 22 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard.22. What do we learn about Hetty Green as a child?23. How did Hetty Green become rich overnight?24. Why was Hetty Green much hated?25. What do we learn about Hetty’s daughter?1. B2. C3. A4. D5. D6. A7. CSection B8. D 9. B 10. B 11. C 12. A13. B 14. C 15. DSection C16. A 17. B 18. D 19. D 20. C21. B 22. B 23. A 24. D 25. C。
2016年12月英语四级听力模拟试题（三）
11. A) The exact site of the meeting. B) The nearest way to the hall. C) The position of the building. D) The right way to the back door. 12. A) He will quit his job in no time. B) He will do a part-time job. C) He won't stay with Mr. William. D) He hasn't found a new job yet. 13. A) A college campus. B) A beautiful park. C) An art museum. D) An old building. 14. A) The service is very slow. B) Salad isn't offered. C) The prices are too high. D) The food is poor. 15. A) He didn't know what hospital Tom wasin. B) He took Tom to the hospital. C) He felt sorry that the woman hurtherself. D) He forgot to telephone the woman. 16. A) She was always in good shape. B) She stopped exercising one year ago. C) Her exercise has yielded goodresults. D) Her previous debts are all paid off. 17. A) She will lend it to the man. B) She will repair it herself. C) She asks the man to check it. D) She intends to sell it to the man. 18. A) Confident. B) Worried. C) Surprised. D) Angry. Questions 19 to 22 are based on theconversation you have just heard. 19. A) Take a job to pay the tuition fees. B) Visit his parents in his hometown. C) Spend the summer with his friends. D) Work as a volunteer in South Africa. 20. A) Her home is too far away from her university. B) Her parents have been volunteering inSouth America. C) She is too busy to go back home visitingher parents. D) She has to take a part-time job duringvacations. 21. A) The loaning rate is too high. B) The loan procedure is complex. C) She wouldn't be able to get a loan. D) She hates to have debt burden. 22. A)Stay with her parents the whole summer. B) Take a full-time job to earn some money. C) Go back home and take a part-timejob. D) Apply for a loan and stay with herparents. Questions 23 to 25 are based on theconversation yon have just heard. 23. A) She needs to do some research onindustrial architecture. B) Albert Kahn is the woman'smost-respected architect. C) She is interested in his classicaldesign and industrial design. D) Albert Kahn designed many grandfactories all over the world. 24. A) They were inefficient. B) They had wooden frames. C) They were spacious and airy. D) They didtr't provide enough light. 25. A) It made the buildings solid andfireproof. B) It decreased workers' labor intensity. C) It shortened the constructionperiod. D) It beautified the outlook of thebuildings.英语四级考试预测试卷第三套 Passage One 26. A) They can help take pictures of cars onhighways. B) They can help send fines to speedymotorists. C) They can help catch cars breakingtraffic rules. D) They can help make the traffic runsmoother. 27. A) It takes pictures only. B) It can not do paperwork. C) It needs someone to issue fines. D) It takes pictures and does paperwork. 28. A) It can help catch stolen cars. B) It can package food. C) It makes cars run faster. D) It gives information to the drivers.Passage Two 29. A) There are 250 million plants eaten byinsects. B) There are fewer plants than 250 millionyears ago. C) They have their way of guarding againstinsects. D) They have a better immune system thanbefore. 30. A) Using less insecticide. B) Giving the plants up. C) Spraying crops frequently. D) Trying other insecticide. 31. A)Changing the way of spraying crops. B) Buying some outdoor insect lamps. C) Using a combination of threeinsecticide. D) Trying to attract new insects onto thecrops. Passage Three 32. A) They are supported by the localgovernment. B) They are named after the cities wherethey live. C) Their players gathered from all over thecountry. D) They play professional basketball gamesin November only.. 33. A) During the summer months. B) During the spring months. C) During the winter months. D) During the autumn months. 34. A) Basketball. B) Football. C) Baseball. D) Golf. 35. A) Both require strength and specializedskills. B) Both require height and responsibility. C) Both require enthusiasm and hardwork. D) Both require flexibility and goodhealth.。
2016英语六级听力模拟试题及答案第三套
Section A 注意：此部分试题请在答题卡2上作答。
11. A) The woman will bring some food backfor dinner. B) They will go to their friend's home fordinner. C) The woman will fill the refrigeratorbefore dinner. D) They will eat out for dinner after work. 12. A) Take more rest breaks while at work. B) Quit her job and find a new one. C) Ask for a leave from her boss. D) Talk to her boss directly. 13. A) Things on sale may be worth buying. B) Things on sale are not worth buying. C) Things on sale are out of style andseason. D) Things on sale are carefully lookedover. 14. A) She's looking forward to her weekendtrip. B) She will accept the man's invitation. C) She would prefer to go to the Disneylandalone. D) She thinks the kids will enjoy theDisneyland. 15. A) Because he met a heavy traffic onhis way. B) Because a terrible car accident happenedto him. C) Because he had taken a different road. D) Because the road was closed and he hadto wait. 16. A) Change the T-shirts for smaller ones. B) Sell T-shirts for her son. C) Work as an assistant at the store. D) Make these T-shirts smaller. 17. A) Ask a friend for the name of a hairstylist. B) Get her hair cut in the afternoon. C) Make an appointment with someone else. D) Call another hair salon to cut her curlyhair. 18. A) The woman should eat a biggerbreakfast. B) The woman should try to make time forlunch. C) The woman would be busy the whole week. D) The woman should change her scheduleafter she eats lunch. Conversation One 19. A) They are held twice a year. B) They were first held in 1927. C) They are given for excellence in films. D) They are less desired than the GrammyAwards. 20. A) By an anonymous ballot. B) By an open vote. C) By rigid rules. D) By their personal preference. 21. A) One of the academy members. B) Creator of the Oscar statue. C) An Oscar winner. D) A nominee for the Oscar award. 22. A) She had great interest in thehistory of the Oscars. B) She searched the information from theInternet. C) She took a course in the history offilm. D) She majored in motion pictures. Conversation Two 23. A) Give suggestions for revision. B) Write one for her. C) Point out grammatical errors in it. D) Cut some unnecessary materials. 24. A) Law. B) Music. C) Geology. D) Biology. 25, A) Look through her materials. B) Make preparation for the interview. C) Pay attention to the presentation. D) Add something to make herself stand out. SectionB 注意．此部分试题请在答题卡2上作答。
2016年6月英语四级听力真题及答案「第三套」
2016年6⽉英语四级听⼒真题及答案「第三套」 ⼤学英语四级听⼒理解部分分值⽐例为35%，其中短篇新闻7%、长对话8%、听⼒短⽂20%。
下⾯是店铺整理的2016年听⼒真题，希望能帮到⼤家! Section A News Report Directions： 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。
Directions: Questions 1 and 2 are based on the news report you have just heard. 注意：此部分试题请在答题卡1上作答。
Question 1 A) This incident occurred in Tibet. B) The dead cubs were found in the front of a temple. C) Some tiger cubs were dead because of abuse. D) The reason why they were in the freezer was clear. Question 2 A) About 2 weeks. B) About 7 days. C) About 1 year. D) About 40 days. Directions: Questions 1 and 2 are based on the news report you have just heard. Question 3 A) 17. B) 2.3. C) 57. D) 12. Question 4 A) It can reduce the time to travel. B) It can reduce the vehicles on roads. C) It can move cargo between north and south. D) All of A、B and C. Directions:Questions 5 to 7 are based on the news report you have just heard. Question 5 A) He was abandoned by his parents. B) He got lost in the forest. C) He went far to drink water. D) It wasn't mentioned. Question 6 A) The boy's father. B) Soldiers, police and volunteers. C) Japan's military. D) Child psychiatrists. Question 7 A) On Wednesday night. B) A few minutes later. C) Wednesday. D) Since Saturday. Section B Conversation Directions： In this section， you will hear two long conversations。
下半年英语四级听力模拟习题
下半年英语四级听力模拟习题2016下半年英语四级听力模拟习题听力在英语四级考试中分值很大，很多考生也一直很头疼如何有效提高听力水平。
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Taiwan Asks Google to Make Images of Disputed Island Unclear台湾要求谷歌模糊南海卫星影像Taiwan has asked Google to blur, or make unclear, satellite images showing a disputed landform in the South China Sea.The images appear to show military installations on Itu Aba, which the Taiwanese call Taiping Island.The latest images on the map application Google Earth show four Y-shaped structures forming a half circle on Itu Aba. The structures did not appear on earlier Google Map images.Itu Aba is one of many islands, reefs, and other landforms in the disputed Spratly Islands chain in the South China Sea. Taiwan’s Coast Guard directly administers Itu Aba, but it is also claimed by China, Vietnam and the Philippines.Taiwan’s defense ministry confirmed it had contacted Google after local media published the images.“Under the pre-condition of protecting military secrets and security, we have requested Google blur images of important military facilities,” a defense ministry spokesman said.A Google spokesperson told VOA on Thursday it takes security concerns “very seriously” and is “alwa ys willing to discuss them with public agencies and officials.” But Google added that discussions with governments in the past have never led to images being blurred.Google’s parent company is Alphabet, Inc.Defense and coast guard officials said details about the structures are secret. “It isinconvenient for us to reveal any military facilities we are installing on T aiping Island and what their purposes are,” Defense Minister Feng Shih-kuan told The South China Morning Post.Taiwan says it operates a small military airport on Itu Aba. There is also a 10-bed hospital, a lighthouse and $129 million worth of solar panels.Defense experts in Taiwan said the new images appear to be related to defense activities.Dustin Wang is a scholar and former government advisor who has regularly visited Itu Aba. He told Reuters news service he thinks the structures would be used for military purposes. “But I cannot tell if it is for defending, attacking or monitoring,” he said.China claims much of the South China Sea, an important seaway through which more than $5 trillion of trade moves each year. Taiwan and four ASEAN members - Vietnam, the Philippines, Malaysia and Brunei – also have claims in the sea.China’s activities in the South China Sea have increased tensions with its neighbors and the United States and Japan. China has reclaimed land on several disputed reefs through dredging, and built air fields and port facilities.In July, an international court ruled against China in a case brought by the Philippines. The court rejected China's historical claims to large areas of the South China Sea.Both China and Taiwan, which China considers a rebel province, rejected the ruling.I’m Caty Weaver._______________________________________________________Words in This Storyblur – v. to make an image unclearinstallation – n. a military or industrial complexchain – n. a series or group of things connected in some way facility – n. something (such as a building or large piece of equipment) that is built for a specific purposereveal – v. to make (something) knownmonitor – v. to watch, observe, listen to, or check (something) for a special purpose over a period of timeinconvenient – adj. not easy; causing trouble or problemsdredging – v. to dig out and clear material from a body of water。
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2016下半年英语四级听力模拟训练试题
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Long Conversations 2
MAN:
Have a seat, please, Miss Jenkins.
WOMAN:
Thank you, sir.
MAN:
Well, I'd like to start our conversation with some questions. Shall I start?
WOMAN:
Sure.
MAN:
Can you type, Miss Jenkins?
WOMAN:
Yes, I can.
MAN:
How many words a minute?
WOMAN:
Sixty.
MAN:
Hmm. Have you ever learned how to operate office computer?
WOMAN:
Yes, I have. I worked for two years as a computer operator in a school.
MAN:
Good. Are you familiar with other modern equipment, the fax machine, printer, and things like that?
WOMAN:
I don't think there's any problem for me to work on these machines. You know, sir, I've even learned shorthand.
MAN:
You have? That's good. And you speak foreign languages, do you?
WOMAN:
Yes. I speak German and French.
MAN:
Do you speak Italian?
WOMAN:
No, I don't speak Italian. But I speak Chinese.
MAN:
Really? We have branches in Beijing and Shanghai.
WOMAN:
You mean I have the job?
MAN:
Wait, wait, Miss Jenkins. I have to talk to the general manager before a final decision is made.
WOMAN:
I see. When can I know the result?
MAN:
In about two weeks, I think.
WOMAN:
Thank you very much.
MAN:
Goodbye, Miss Jenkins.
WOMAN:
Goodbye.
Q22: What are the man and woman talking about?
Q23: Who might be the man in the dialogue?
Q24: Which of the following is true about Miss Jenkins? Q25: What can you infer from the dialogue?。