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中考英语听力测试试卷

一、听录音，选择正确的答案。

（每小题2分，共10分）1. A. I have a book.B. I have a pen.C. I have a ruler.D. I have a bag.2. A. I'm a teacher.B. I'm a doctor.C. I'm a student.D. I'm a police officer.3. A. It's sunny.B. It's cloudy.C. It's rainy.D. It's windy.4. A. He is tall.B. He is short.C. He is fat.D. He is thin.5. A. She is in the classroom.B. She is in the library.C. She is in the school garden.D. She is in the teacher's office.二、听录音，补全句子。

（每小题2分，共10分）6. What is your name?___________.7. How old are you?___________.8. What color is your cat?___________.9. Where is your school?___________.10. What do you like to eat?___________.三、听录音，回答问题。

（每小题2分，共10分）11. What is the weather like today?___________.12. Who is the speaker in the dialogue?___________.13. What is the main topic of the passage?___________.14. Why does the boy go to the library?___________.15. What is the advice given in the conversation?___________.四、听录音，完成短文。

英语听力：听力测试题(一)

英语听力：听力测试题（一）听力部分A、Listen and choose what you hear.( )1、A、raining B、watching C、playing( )2、A、Toronto B、Moscow C、Cairo( )3、A、weather B、windy C、wearing( )4、A、I'm thing B、I'm drinking C、I'm looking( )5、A between B、behind C、beforeB、Listen and choose the answers.(听录音，将答案填在横线上)5分C、听对话，回答问题。

10分( )1、What day is it today ?A、FridayB、SaturdayC、Sunday( )2、Where is the pay phone ?A 、It's next to the library B、It's next to the Supermarket .C、It's across from the Supermarket.( )3、What's Jim doing?A、readB、He's watching TV.C、He's playing computer game.( )4、What does Bill want to be in the future ?A、teacherB、An actorC、A driver( )5、Where are they talking ?I A、In the library B、on the streetC、across from the school .D、Listen and choose .( )1、What does John do ?A、He is a teacherB、He's a cook.C、He is a worker.( )2、What does he speak?A、ChineseB、EnglishC、A and B( )3、How does he think about his work ?A、It's excitingB、It's interesting.C、It's delicious.( )4、Does he like people to eat his food?A、Yes, he doesB、No, he doesn't C 、Sorry ,we don't know.( )5、How so you think about his food?A、It's delicious .B、It's interestingC、It's cold.。

河南省2022-2023学年普通高中学业水平考试解析与检测综合测试(二)英语试题

河南省2022-2023学年普通高中学业水平考试解析与检测综合测试(二)英语试题一、听力选择题1. How is the weather now?A．Cold.B．Warm.C．Sunny.2.A．Borrowing money from a business company.B．Lending some money to a student.C．Asking for some financial aid.D．Reading students’ application.3. What does the woman ask the man to bring for her?A．A cake.B．A cup of coffee.C．A chocolate bar.4.A．The woman will go to China this weekend.B．The woman offers to treat the man to dinner.C．The man prefers other food than Japanese food.D．The woman refuses to join the man for dinner.5.A．Unpleasant atmosphere.B．Terrible food.C．Slow service.D．Unacceptable price.二、听力选择题6. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

1. Who is Frank Stone?A．A patient of Dr Milton’s.B．A friend of the woman’s.C．The secretary to Dr Milton.2. Why can’t Mr. Stone come to the clinic tomorrow?A．He can’t spare the time.B．The clinic will be closed.C．Dr Milton won’t come to work.3. When is the clinic open in a week?A．From Monday to Friday.B．During the whole week.C．On weekdays except Thursday.4. What time has finally been fixed for Mr. Stone to come?A．5:30 p. m., Wednesday.B．6:15 p. m., Wednesday.C．6:15 p. m., Thursday.7. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

雅思英语测试题及答案

雅思英语测试题及答案一、听力部分1. 根据所听对话，选择正确答案。

A. 会议将在下午举行。

B. 会议将在上午举行。

C. 会议已被取消。

答案：B2. 根据所听短文，选择正确答案。

A. 学生需要完成一个项目。

B. 学生需要提交一篇论文。

C. 学生需要参加一个考试。

答案：A二、阅读部分1. 阅读以下段落，选择正确答案。

"The environmental impact of the new factory is expectedto be minimal, as it will utilize the latest technology in energy conservation."A. The factory will have a significant impact on the environment.B. The factory will use old technology.C. The factory will have a small effect on the environment.答案：C2. 阅读以下句子，选择正确答案。

"Despite the heavy rain, the concert was not cancelled."A. The concert was cancelled due to the rain.B. The concert was cancelled for other reasons.C. The concert continued despite the weather.答案：C三、写作部分1. 根据以下提示，写一篇不少于150字的短文。

提示：描述你最喜欢的季节，并解释为什么。

答案示例：我最喜欢的季节是秋天。

秋天的天气凉爽宜人，树叶变得五彩斑斓，给人一种宁静和收获的感觉。

此外，秋天也是许多水果和蔬菜成熟的季节，我可以享受到各种美味的农产品。

初中英语听力测试题

初中英语听力测试题Section 1: 对话理解1. 听下面一段对话，回答以下问题。

M: Excuse me, is there a bank nearby?W: Yes, there’s a bank just across the street.Q: Where is the bank?2. 听下面一段对话，回答以下问题。

M: Can you help me find my backpack?W: Sure, where did you last see it?Q: What is the man looking for?3. 听下面一段对话，回答以下问题。

M: Is this your dog?W: No, it’s not mine. I think it belongs to my neighbor.Q: Whose dog is it?4. 听下面一段对话，回答以下问题。

M: Do you often go to the library?W: Yes, I go there every Saturday morning to borrow books. Q: When does the woman go to the library?5. 听下面一段对话，回答以下问题。

M: Which bus should I take to get to the zoo?W: You can take Bus No. 10 and get off at the fourth stop.Q: How can the man get to the zoo?Section 2: 短文理解听下面一段短文，回答以下问题。

Hello, everyone. Today I want to talk to you about the importance of reading. Reading is not only a great way to relax, but it also helps us to improve our language skills and gain knowledge about the world. When we read, we encounter new words and phrases which can expand our vocabulary. In addition, reading helps us to improve our grammar and sentence structure. It exposes us to different writing styles and helps us to become better writers ourselves.Reading also has many benefits for our mental health. It allows us to escape from our own problems and immerse ourselves in different worlds and experiences. It helps to reduce stress and improve focus and concentration. Moreover, reading can inspire us and spark our creativity. When we read stories about brave heroes and heroines, we may become inspired to be courageous ourselves.In conclusion, reading is truly a wonderful activity that brings so many benefits to our lives. So, let's make reading a regular part of our daily routine.6. What is the main topic of the talk?7. How can reading help improve our language skills?8. What are some benefits of reading for our mental health?9. What can reading stories about brave heroes and heroines do?10. What is the speaker's conclusion about reading?Section 3: 短文理解听下面一段短文，回答以下问题。

高中听力音频及试题答案

高中听力音频及试题答案
听力材料：
（此处假设一段听力材料，由于无法提供真实音频，以下为模拟文本）
在今天的新闻中，我们报道了城市公园的开放日活动。

公园管理部门
表示，为了庆祝公园成立50周年，他们特别组织了一系列活动，包括
音乐会、艺术展览和儿童游乐区。

公园的开放时间为早上9点至下午5点，预计会有超过1万名游客参加。

此外，公园还提供了免费的导游
服务，帮助游客更好地了解公园的历史和文化。

听力试题：
1. 公园开放日活动是为了庆祝什么？
A. 公园成立10周年
B. 公园成立50周年
C. 公园成立100周年
D. 公园成立20周年
2. 公园的开放时间是什么时候？
A. 早上8点至下午4点
B. 早上9点至下午5点
C. 早上10点至下午6点
D. 早上7点至下午3点
3. 公园预计会有多少游客参加？
A. 5000名
B. 8000名
C. 10000名
D. 12000名
4. 公园提供了哪些服务？
A. 音乐会和艺术展览
B. 儿童游乐区和导游服务
C. 音乐会、艺术展览和导游服务
D. 艺术展览和儿童游乐区
5. 以下哪项不是公园开放日的活动？
A. 音乐会
B. 艺术展览
C. 儿童游乐区
D. 电影放映
听力答案：
1. B
2. B
3. C
4. C
5. D
结束语：
本次听力测试到此结束，希望同学们能够通过练习提高自己的听力理解能力，并在实际的英语听力考试中取得优异的成绩。

继续努力，不断进步！。

英语四级测试听力题

(每小题：2 分)1.A. Her first big art project in college.B. Her final grade in art.C. Her new college life.D. Her strong love for art.2.A. She has always been successful in art class.B. She drew wonderful pictures of a cat when young.C. She is already as mature as other university students.D. She behaves like a real artist after becoming a collegestudent.3.A. Take life as a destination not as a journey.B. Gain experience through traveling widely.C. Learn through trials, errors and some risks.D. Be careful with new ideas to create good art.4.A. Sympathetic.B. Critical.C. Defensive.D. Encouraging.Questions 5 to 8 are based on the same passage or dialog. 5.A. Giving people job interviews.B. Giving people training in job skills.C. Evaluating people's job performance.D. Preparing people for job interviews.6.A. His physical appearance.B. His professional skills.C. His confidence in the interview.D. His attitude toward the interview.7.A. He has the skills the job requires.B. He has raised funds for creative artists.C. He has a clear vision of his art talent.D. He knows the way the company is organized.8.A. He has just graduated from college.B. He is currently doing a job somewhere.C. He's never had a job interview before.D. He has made his art ideas a realityPassage1 A. Because they want to show their moral virtue.B. Because they want to protect others' feelings.C. Because few people tell the truth all the time.D. Because it's common for bad people to tell lies.2.A. To make people believe what is untrue.B. To make others spread rumors.C. To gain something for themselves.D. To get other people into trouble.3.A. Honesty is the best policy.B. People should be more careful when lying.C. Lying is totally unacceptable in the polite world.D. Liars can make a situation worse if they get caught.4.A. To argue that lies are sometimes necessary.B. To classify liars into different categories.C. To highlight the reasons why people tell lies.D. To show the negative effects of telling lies.Questions 5 to 8 are based on the same passage or dialog.5.A. They are more formal.B. They are more casual.C. They are more intense.D. They are more dependable.6.A. Through not eating or drinking in the classroom.B. Through their formal postures in the classroom.C. Through the way they speak to their teachers.D. Through recognizing their differences from teachers.7.A. Questions can prove that students are meeting theirexpectations.B. Questions can give the teachers a chance to show theirknowledge.C. Questions can help the teachers to know how clearly theyexplain.D. Questions can indicate that students are interested in theircourse.8.A. Students challenging what they say.B. Students making careless mistakes.C. Students negotiating for higher grades.D. Students responding negatively to their lectures.1.A. Paining the baby’s room.B. Putting up the baseball decorationsC. Bring the baby homeD. Preparing the baseball equipment2.A. It is a tradition of his familyB. It is the best way to honor his fatherC. He knows his baby will like baseballD. He is a great baseball player himself3.A. His dad gave up his work to take care of himB. His dad took him to the ball park every dayC. His dad managed to take him to baseball gamesD. His dad made him nice breakfast before going to work4.A. Playing baseball was his favorite hobby for lifeB. He was too busy to be at home even on SaturdayC. His hard work at the company was greatly admiredD. His love of the family was deeply cherished by them5.A. Because it is too expensive and they are saving for a carB. Because it is a waste of time going there with stupid friendsC. Because the woman shouldn’t think about doing things for funD. Because the woman invited only her friends from college for it6.A. Cancel her lunch party with her friendsB. Change their plan to cooking together at homeC. Ask their friends to cook lunch by themselvesD. Go out for lunch in a less expensive restaurant7.A. Walk down a nice trail nearby their homeB. Go to buy fresh vegetables for their lunchC. Make their favorite apple pie for dessertD. Prepare chocolate ice cream together8.A. Family disagreement is better to be solved through compromiseB. Saving money to buy a car is more important than going out to eatC. Inviting friends to an expensive family dinner is not necessaryD. Cooking at home is better than going out to eat in a restaurant1.A. They can become more popular in the business circle.B. They can use this network to benefit their own career.C. They can make friends with more professional people.D. They can contact people with more advanced technology.2.A. Because it makes social contacts much easier than before.B. Because it helps people avoid unnecessary social meetings.C. Because people can use it to help them do a lot of work.D. Because people become addicted to it and do it all the time.3.A. It makes people enjoy work just as playing.B. It gets people acquainted with high technology.C. It is often done during office hours.D. It is only done when people are off work.4.A. Use such sites only when no one else is in the office.B. Chat with friends only at night when in the office.C. Know the company's Internet policy and the boss's attitude.D. Log in to their favorite sites when nobody is payingattention.5.A. We have less leisure time than we did 40 years ago.B. We spend too much of our leisure time watching TV.C. We have too many types of leisure activities to enjoy.D. We have different understandings about what is leisure.6.A. Enjoy some outdoor activities.B. Turn the TV off.C. Join a book club to read.D. Go out to live independently.7.A. 6,800, 000B. 680,000C. 3,000,000D. 196,0008.A. Watch television with our family.B. Cook a delicious meal for ourselves.C. Turn on the stove to warm our house.D. Entertain friends or family at home.1.A. Because all her friends have a doll like that.B. Because the doll's dress matches hers very well.C. Because the dolls she has got before are all too old.D. Because the doll makes a good gift for its high price.2.A. Give her a doll worth remembering.B. Take her to the music of Mozart.C. Lead her way to the Symphony Concert Hall.D. Give her a tour around the Symphony Concert Hall.3.A. He often attends music concerts.B. He expects the girl to become a musician.C. He got the same gift on his own 10th birthday.D. He fell in love with music because of his aunt.4.A. How the man spent his 10th birthday.B. Why the girl's 10th birthday should be so special.C. What a popular birthday gift for a girl is in America.D. Why the man gives such a birthday gift to the girl.5.A. She will be working in a new company.B. She will be leading a meaningful project.C. She is going to form a new organization.D. She gets an opportunity for more education.6.A. Seventy percent of them live on less than $2 per day.B. Their earnings are only 80 percent of those of men.C. They have no land though their number is large.D. Women and children make up 70 percent of the world'spoor.7.A. Because women often spend their money on alcohol.B. Because women spend all their money on children'seducation.C. Because women are more willing to spend money in helpingthe poor.D. Because women earn less but invest most of their earningsinto their families.8.A. Go to buy her favorite red boots.B. Look at the websites to find other boots on sale.C. Find out how she can help poor women with the $725.D. Send the $725 to a poor family that is living on $2 per day.1.A. When the couple are filing for divorce.B. When the couple never appear together.C. When the couple don't wear their rings.D. When the couple try to avoid the media.2.A. It's usually a symbolic sign of commitment.B. It's a sign of ups and downs in their life.C. It's a sign of the beginning of a new marriage.D. It's a sign of pleasant memories of their wedding.3.A. Because they look for a friendly separation from each other.B. Because they want to show respect for their past feelings oflove.C. Because they don't want others to think they are eager todate again.D. Because they are still a couple until the court makes a finaldecision.4.A. How people should wear a wedding ring.B. When a wedding ring should be removed.C. Why a wedding ring is necessary to a couple.D. What happens to a wedding ring when a marriage ends.5.A. To view and record students' activities on campus.B. To protect students and their belongings from harm.C. To stop thieves from entering the campus around the clock.D. To reduce the workload of administrators in fighting theft.6.A. They are installed everywhere in the school.B. They only work when students are at school.C. The administration will view the video regularly.D. The administration will view the video only when necessary.7.A. Because it may invade their privacy on campus.B. Because it will destroy the image of the school.C. Because it will make their learning environment unsafe.D. Because it will make students more nervous with theirbelongings.8.A. Critical.B. Carefree.C. Optimistic.D. Supportive.1.A. She is too tired to pick up a DVD.B. She can get some pizza on the way.C. She doesn't like the DVD bought by the man.D. It is romantic to go out watching a movie.2.A. The tickets allow you to have popcorn for free.B. The tickets for them are usually half-price.C. They are often shown on a big screen.D. They are mostly romantic comedies.3.A. $10.B. $15.C. $20.D. $25.4.A. The couple reaches an agreement in the end.B. The couple decides to watch a movie tonight.C. The woman will go to the theater by herself.D. The man will stay home and watch a DVD.5.A. Touring southern California.B. Planning their trip to Disneyland.C. Discussing the history of Disneyland.D. Walking around to look for Disneyland.6.A. It is the oldest park in California.B. It makes him feel young again.C. He loves playing with children there.D. He is interested in Mickey Mouse.7.A. To have a walk along the Pacific beach.B. To meet some movie stars at a theater.C. To watch a movie at a historic theater.D. To wander about at some fancy stores.8.A. To a beautiful theatre built in the 1970s.B. To a shop selling movie stars' hand prints.C. To some old well-known movie theatres.D. To the first showing of a science-fiction movie.1.A. To illustrate the power of beautiful art.B. To show the process of creating beauty in art.C. To explain the use of color and form in art creation.D. To give examples of things pleasant to human senses.2.A. Art that has brilliant colors.B. Art that depicts pleasant scenes.C. Art that is filled with tension.D. Art that shows the difficult in life.3.A. To match harsh music with slow movements.B. To combine different types of movements.C. To make music performed at varying rates.D. To employ fast movements throughout.4.A. It reflects the reality of our lives.B. It always shows ugliness and cruelty.C. It always makes us happy and passionate.D. It gives us hope for more emotions in life.5.A. They change the color of images.B. They make the lenses more colorful.C. They create an illusion in the brain.D. They send similar images to the eyes.6.A. The scenes seem to contain more actions.B. They seem to become part of the movie.C. Their own actions become more intense.D. The characters appear more emotional.7.A. They are too new to be widely accepted.B. They are too expensive for most viewers.C. They fail to give viewers a realistic experience.D. They bring viewers physical discomfort.8.A. They take too many steps to produce.B. They are unlikely to get popular worldwide.C. They represent an advance of the movie industry.D. They have gained popularity only in a few countries.1.A. His daughter cared too little about making money.B. His daughter used his credit card for an emergency.C. His daughter spent too much with his credit card.D. His daughter knew little about what she really needs.2.A. Spent $400 to deal with an emergency.B. Posted new fashion colors and styles on her blog.C. Read some blogs to learn about new fashions.D. Looked for information on the new spring colors.3.A. It keeps her updated about her blog readers.B. It helps her learn about new fashion trends.C. It gives her a chance to travel around the world.D. It satisfies her fans to keep up with the new trends.4.A. Learn to manage her money with a budget.B. Create a blog for her father on a new website.C. Take courses that can teach her how to budget.D. Go to the movies or out for coffee with friends.5.A. Play video games.B. See an action movie.C. Watch a new comedy.D. See the new theater.6.A. They give him a lot of fun.B. They help him solve problems.C. They are healthier than action movies.D. They are less violent than action movies.7.A. It presents no risk to his health.B. It is harmful to their relationship.C. It stops him from having fun.D. It takes his time away for other things.8.A. It has a great location.B. It sells delicious popcorn.C. It shows lots of great movies.D. It has a special sound system.1.A. It has made desktop computers less useful.B. It has changed the way people obtain information.C. It has won potential customers for old products.D. It has made laptops and smart phones more popular.2.A. A manual showing visitors how to use the website.B. A video showing how technical the website is.C. A newsletter offering easy solutions to technical problems.D. An area permitting visitors to download files of products.3.A. Because it exerts great impact on people's buying decisions.B. Because it helps the growth of small businesses by word ofmouth.C. Because it encourages customers to comment positively onproducts.D. Because it causes businesses to be less concerned aboutadvertising.4.A. Advertisers may post only the key information on their site.B. Businesses may launch more promotion campaigns.C. New advertising strategies will continue to be created.D. Customers will be able to locate a store whenever they want.5.A. Those who went to fight in World War II.B. Those who came of age in the 1970s.C. Those who grew up at the end of the 20th century.D. Those who invested in the stock market in the 1950s.6.A. Reading others' blogs and texts.B. Sharing their creative works online.C. Learning from new creative websites.D. Searching for new hand-held devices.7.A. Because they have made great contribution to the electronicage.B. Because they are average people who like to do everythingby themselves.C. Because they demand the same rights of being heard asfamous authors and artists.D. Because they are passionate followers of establishedauthors, musicians and filmmakers.8.A. Use of hand-held devices for blogging and texting.B. Help of experts who are ready to share their skills.C. New media which are readily accessible online.D. Program packages which are easy to get and use.1.A. Her car was stolen while she was having a party.B. She lost the camera she bought for her mother.C. Many of her personal details were nowhere to find.D. Someone broke into her car and stole her stuff.2.A. Write a report about what happened to her.B. Wait for the lost items to return to her.C. Calm down and not to make any complaint.D. File a report with the numbers of the lost items.3.A. At the police station.B. At the woman's birthday party.C. Near the woman's car.D. Near the woman's workplace.4.A. Defensive.B. Matter-of-fact.C. Curious.D. Sympathetic.5.A. Totally Confused.B. Deeply frustrated.C. Greatly surprised.D. Extremely excited.6.A. To book her the three-week trip to Europe.B. To mail her all the information about the trip.C. To enter her and her husband's names into a contest.D. To trick her into giving out her credit card information.7.A. She doubted whether they had really won the prize.B. She realized what had really happened to her.C. She didn't know what to do to solve their problem.D. She couldn't remember where she left their credit card.8.A. Call their agent to cancel the trip.B. Report the incident to the police.C. Call to close their credit card account.D. Go to the bank to open a new account.1.A. What is the best way to manage their money.B. When to pool all their money together.C. How to manage their separate accounts.D. How to spend money more wisely together.2.A. When they have separate accounts.B. When they have a joint account.C. When they know each other's spending habits.D. When they check with each other while paying bills.3.A. When it's hard for them to calculate and split bills.B. When they are getting married at older ages.C. When they can't explain their history of assets.D. When one spouse is trying to repair poor credit.4.A. Pros and cons for a couple to have joint or separateaccounts.B. Practical issues to be considered when a couple getsmarried.C. Ways for a married couple to create a stronger relationship.D. Ways for a married couple to maintain financialindependence.5.A. 453, 000.B. 400, 000.C. 53, 000.D. 93,000.6.A. People who believe smoking makes them appear morerelaxed than others.B. People who are daring to show their individual differencesfrom others.C. People who are more outgoing and eager to be accepted bysocial groups.D. People who are shy and always keep themselves away fromsocial groups.7.A. Not allowing them to take any risks.B. Not encouraging them to join social groups.C. Persuading their parents to stop smoking.D. Studying the reasons why they become smokers.8.A. Health problems caused by smoking.B. Factors that cause people to smoke.C. Ways to help smokers become non-smokers.D. New research findings on smoking rates in the US.1.A. 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每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项。

每段对话读两遍。

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每段对话和独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。

每段对话和独白读两遍。

听第一段对话，回答第6至第7小题。

6. What is the man's favorite sport?7. How often does the man play basketball?听第二段对话，回答第8至第9小题。

8. Where does the woman want to go?9. How will the weather be tomorrow?听第三段对话，回答第10至第12小题。

10. What time will the school dance start?11. What kind of music will they play at the dance?12. Is the dance free?听下面一段独白，回答第13至第15小题。

13. What's the name of the park?14. What can visitors do there?15. How can you get to the park?第二部分：笔头作答（共10小题，每小题1分，满分10分）请根据你所听到的独白内容回答问题，回答完毕后将答案写在答题纸上。

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听完每段对话后，你将有5秒钟的时间回答问题。

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听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话仅读一遍。

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每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。

听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。

每段对话或独白读两遍。

听第6段材料，回答第6至8题。

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2. 第二篇听力材料第二篇听力材料是一个学术讲座，讲述了科技对人类社会的影响。

讲座中介绍了人工智能、大数据和互联网技术在各个领域的应用，并从社会、经济和伦理等方面对其进行了分析和评价。

3. 第三篇听力材料第三篇听力材料是一则新闻报道，报道了一起突发事件。

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4. 第四篇听力材料第四篇听力材料是一段学术演讲，内容涉及到了历史和文化领域。

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6. 第六篇听力材料第六篇听力材料是一段教育培训类节目，可能包括学术讲座、教育课程等内容。

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They seemed impressed.Q: What does the woman imply?Section 2Directions: In this section, you will hear a short passage. After the passage, you will be asked three questions about the passage. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C), and D). Then, mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the center.PassageM: Good morning, students. Today, I want to talk to you about the importance of time management. Many students struggle to complete their assignments and study for exams because they fail to manage their time effectively. Time management is crucial for achieving success academically and in other areas of life.Firstly, it is important to prioritize your tasks. Make a list of what needs to be done and arrange them based on their deadlines and importance. This will help you allocate your time wisely and focus on the most essential tasks.Secondly, learn to schedule your time. Set aside specific blocks of time for studying, completing assignments, and other activities. Create a routine and stick to it as much as possible. This will allow you to develop good study habits and ensure you have enough time for each task.Lastly, avoid procrastination. Procrastination is the enemy of time management. Putting off tasks until the last minute only increases stress and reduces the quality of your work. Instead, try breaking tasks into smaller, more manageable parts and tackle them one at a time.By employing effective time management strategies, you can reduce stress, increase productivity, and achieve your goals more efficiently. Remember, time is a valuable resource, so make the most of it.Questions:5. What is the main topic of the passage?6. What is the first step in time management according to the speaker?7. Why is procrastination harmful to effective time management?Section 3Directions: In this section, you will hear a longer conversation. After the conversation, you will be asked three questions about the conversation. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C), and D). Then, mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the center.ConversationW: Good afternoon, can I help you with anything?M: Yes, I'm interested in signing up for a gym membership.W: Great! We offer a variety of membership options for you to choose from. What are your preferences?M: I'm looking for something that includes access to the fitness center, as well as classes like yoga and spinning.W: That would be our Gold Membership. It covers all the amenities we have to offer and includes unlimited classes.M: Wonderful! Can you give me some details about the cost and contract terms?W: The Gold Membership is $50 per month and requires a minimum commitment of six months. After that, it can be canceled with a 30-day notice.M: Okay, that sounds reasonable. Is there any additional fee I should be aware of?W: There is an initiation fee of $100 for all new members, but we are currently running a promotion that waives that fee if you sign up before the end of this month.Questions:8. What does the man want to sign up for?9. How much does the Gold Membership cost per month?10. What can new members benefit from if they sign up before the end of the month?Section 4Directions: In this section, you will hear a passage in English. After the passage, you will be asked three questions about the passage. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A),B), C), and D). Then, mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the center.PassageWelcome to the City Museum, a unique attraction that showcases the rich history and culture of our city. As you explore the museum, you will embark on a journey through time, witnessing the transformation from a small village to a bustling metropolis.Start your visit in the "Origins" section, where you can learn about the early settlers and their way of life. The exhibits here include artifacts and replicas that offer a glimpse into the past.Continue on to the "Industrial Revolution" area, which highlights the pivotal role our city played in the industrial boom. Marvel at the machines and inventions that propelled our city's growth and brought prosperity to its residents.Next, make your way to the "Art and Literature" section, where you can admire the works of local artists and writers. This space showcases the creativity and talent that our city has nurtured over the years.Finally, don't miss the "Modern Era" exhibit, which explores the developments and achievements of our city in recent decades. From technological advancements to urban planning, this section celebrates the city's progress and vision for the future.We hope you enjoy your visit to the City Museum and gain a deeper appreciation for our city's history and heritage.Questions:11. What is the purpose of the City Museum?12. Which section of the museum focuses on the city's industrial history?13. What can visitors expect to see in the "Modern Era" exhibit?This concludes the listening section of the English test. Please proceed to the next section.。

chinese new year 听力对话试题

chinese new year 听力对话试题以下是一份关于 Chinese New Year 的听力对话试题，供您参考：听力对话：1. A: Hello, Tom. Do you know when Chinese New Year is?B: Yes, it's in January or February.A: That's right. What are some traditional activities for Chinese New Year?B: Well, people usually clean their houses to sweep away bad luck and make way for good luck. They also prepare special food called "Nian Ye Fan" to celebrate the new year.A: Interesting. What does "Nian Ye Fan" mean?B: It means "year's first meal". It's a very important meal on the first day of Chinese New Year. People believe that eating a good Nian Ye Fan will bring them good luck and prosperity in the new year.A: I see. Do people usually give gifts at Chinese New Year?B: Yes, they give red envelopes called "hongbao" to children and unmarried relatives. These envelopes contain money as a gift of good luck.A: Thank you for the information, Tom. I will definitely celebrate Chinese New Year next year.B: You're welcome. I hope you have a great time no matter where you are. 问题：1. When is Chinese New Year celebrated?2. What are some traditional activities for Chinese New Year?3. What does "Nian Ye Fan" mean?4. Do people usually give gifts at Chinese New Year? If so, what kind of gifts do they give?。

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Listen to the BBC news recording and complete the following exercises.
Item 1. Listen to the news recording and decide whether the statements are True or False.
1.David Cameron said the United Kingdom takes this irresponsible action extremely seriously.
2.Iranian offices in Tehran were smashed and flags torn down in the attacks.
3.The Iranian foreign ministry described the incident as the unacceptable behaviour of a small
group of protesters.
Item 2.
Listen to the news recording and fill in the blanks.
The US doctor 1 ending the life of Michael Jackson has been given the 2 of four years in jail. The judge said Doctor Conrad Murray had 3 and was caught in a cycle of 4 that violated 5 as a doctor. He was found guilty earlier this month of 6 .
Listen to the news recording and choose the right answer to each question.
41. Who read a statement to the court?
a. a lawyer of the Jackson family
b. a friend of the Jackson family
c. the Jackson family
d. a lawyer and friend of the Jackson family
42. Conrad Murray is NOT convicted of _____________.
a. providing a dangerous drug to a vulnerable man
b. not caring for him once he stopped breathing
c. not caring for him after his death
d. trying to cover up what he'd done
Item 3. Listen to the news recording and choose the right answer to each question.
43. Laurent Gbagbo is on a plane heading for ____________.
a. Ivory Coast
b. Korhogo
c. the Hague
d. Abidjan
44. ____________ has been keen for Mr Gbagbo to be sent to the International Criminal Court.
a. The former president
b. The government of President Alassane Ouattara
c. Pro-Gbagbo armed groups
d. the International Criminal Court
45. presence on Ivorian soil caused tension.
a. President Alassane Ouattara’s
b. Pro-Gbagbo armed groups’
c. T he country's national prosecutor’s
d. Laurent Gbagbo’s
46. Around 3,000 people died in .
a. April
b. National Assembly elections
c. a post-election crisis
d. the International Criminal Court
Item 5. Listen to the news recording and fill in the blanks.
The measure:
Purpose of the measure:
President’s demand:
Item 6. Listen to the news recording and decide whether the statements are True or False.
47. Two psychiatrists spent 36 hours talking to Anders Breivik and checking his diaries and police
interviews.
48. It’s concluded that Norway's mass killer was suffering from paranoid schizophrenia, and so
was convicted not guilty.
49. Some psychiatrists have expressed surprise at this diagnosis, given his meticulous
well-planned crime.
Item 7. Listen to the news recording and fill in the blanks.
Four of 11 candidates standing in Monday's presidential election in the 1 of Congo have called for the poll to be annulled. The four - Kengo wa Dondo, Antipas Mbusa Nyamwisi, Adam and Vital Kamerhe - accused the authorities of 2 , which meant that the poll would not be credible. The 3 called the move an act of desperation. There were reports of ballot-rigging and also violence 4 , but the commission has described the poll as satisfactory. 5 have yet to give their 6 .。