英语四级听力新题型样卷 2016
2016大学英语四级考试新听力样题
2016年6月大学英语四级听力题目答案及原文第1套.doc
2016年6月大学英语四级真题（第1套）Part I Writing (30 minutes)Directions: 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.Part ⅡListening Comprehension(25 minutes)Section ADirections: In this section, you will hear three news reports. At the end of each news report, you will hear two or three questions. Both the news report and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre. Questions 1 and 2 are based on the news report you have just heard.1. A)The International Labor Organization's key objective.B)The basic social protection for the most vulnerable.C)Rising unemployment worldwide.D)Global economic recovery.2. A)Many countries have not taken measures to create enough jobs.B)Few countries know how to address the current economic crisis.C)Few countries have realized the seriousness of the current crisis.D)Many countries need support to improve their people's livelihood.Questions 3 and 4 are based on the news report you have just heard.3. A)Serve standardized food nationwide.B)Put calorie information on the menu.C)Increase protein content in the food.D)Offer convenient food to customers.4. A)They will be fined.B)They will be closed.C)They will get a warning.D)They will lose customers.Questions 5 to 7 are based on the news report you have just heard.5. A)Inability to implement their business plans.B)Inability to keep turning out novel products.C)Lack of a successful business model of their own.D)Failure to integrate innovation into their business.6. A)It is the secret to business success.B)It is the creation of something new.C)It is a magic tool to bring big rewards.D)It is an essential part of business culture.7. A)Its hardworking employees.B)Its flexible promotion strategy.C)Its innovation culture.D)Its willingness to make investments.Section BDirections: In this section, you will hear two long conversations. At the end of each conversations 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)He's got addicted to technology.B)He is not very good at socializing.C)He is crazy about text-messaging.D)He does not talk long on the phone.9. A)Talk big.B)Talk at length.C)Gossip a lot.D)Forget herself.10. A)He thought it was cool.B)He needed the practice.C)He wanted to stay connected with them.D)He had an urgent message to send.11. A)It poses a challenge to seniors.B)It saves both time and money.C)It is childish and unprofessional.D)It is cool and convenient.Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.12. A)He wants to change his job assignment.B)He is unhappy with his department manager.C)He thinks he deserves extra pay for overtime.D)He is often singled out for criticism by his boss.13. A)His workload was much too heavy.B)His immediate boss did not trust him.C)His colleagues often refused to cooperate.D)His salary was too low for his responsibility.14. A)He never knows how to refuse.B)He is always ready to help others.C)His boss has a lot of trust in him.D)His boss has no sense of fairness.15. A)Put all his complaints in writing.B)Wait and see what happens next.C)Learn to say no when necessary.D)Talk to his boss in person first.Section CDirections: In this section, you will hear three passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear three or four questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C)and D).Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre. Questions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard.16. A)The importance of sleep to a healthy life.B)Reasons for Americans' decline in sleep.C)Some tips to improve the quality of sleep.D)Diseases associated with lack of sleep.17. A)They are more health-conscious.B)They are changing their living habits.C)They get less and less sleep.D)They know the dangers of lack of sleep.18. A)Their weight will go down.B)Their mind function will deteriorate.C)Their work efficiency will decrease.D)Their blood pressure will rise.Questions 19 to 21 are based on the passage you have just heard.19. A)How much you can afford to pay.B)What course you are going to choose.C)Which university you are going to apply to.D)When you are going to submit your application.20. A)The list of courses studied.B)The full record of scores.C)The references from teachers.D)The personal statement.21. A)Specify what they would like to do after graduation.B)Describe in detail how much they would enjoy studying.C)Indicate they have reflected and thought about the subject.D)Emphasize that they admire the professors in the university. Questions 22 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard.22. A)It was equipped with rubber tyres.B)It was built in the late 19th century.C)It was purchased by the Royal family.D)It was designed by an English engineer.23. A)They consumed lots of petrol.B)They took two passengers only.C)They were difficult to drive.D)They often broke down.24. A)They were produced on the assembly line.B)They were built with less costly materials.C)They were modeled after British cars.D)They were made for ordinary use.25. A)It made news all over the world.B)It was built for the Royal family.C)It marked a new era in motor travel.D)It attracted large numbers of motorists.Listening ComprehensionSection A(1 ) The International Labor Organization says the number of people without jobs is increasing. In its latest update on global employment trends, the agency says projections of the number of unemployed people this year range from 210 million to nearly 240 million people. The report warns that 200 million poor workers are at risk of joining the ranks of people living on less than 2 dollars per day in the past three years. The director general of the International Labor Organization Juan Somavia notes that some countries have taken measures to address the effects of the global crisis.(2) However, he points out that many countries have not done so. And based on past experiences, it takes four to five years after economic recovery for unemployment to return to pre-crisis levels. Mr. Somavia says the International Labor Organization is proposing a global jobs ' agreement to deal with unemployment. “Its key objective is to place the center of recovery efforts—measures that would generate high levels of employment and provide basic social protection for the most vulnerable. "1. What is the news report mainly about?[参考答案]C[解题技巧]选项A是国际劳工组织的主要目标，选项B是对弱势群体的社会保障，选项C是世界各地失业率增长，选项D是全球经济复苏。
2016年6月英语四级听力真题试卷及答案
2016年6月英语四级听力真题试卷及答案【完整版】News Report 1The International Labor Organization says the number of people without jobs is increasing. In its latest update on global employment trends, the agency says projections of the number of unemployed people this year range from 210 million to nearly 240 million people. The report warns that 200 million poor workers are at risk of joining the ranks of people living on less than 2 dollars per day in the past three years. The director general of the International Labor Organization Juan Somavia notes that some countries have taken measures to address the effects of the global crisis.However, he points out that many countries have not done so. And based on past experiences, it takes four to five years after economic recovery for unemployment to return to pre-crisis levels. Mr. Somavia says the International Labor Organization is proposing a global jobs' agreement to deal with unemployment. 'It's key objective is to play so the center of recovery efforts, measures that would generate high levels of employment and provide basic social protection for the most vulnerable.'Q1. What is the news report mainly about?Q2. What does, Juan Somavia, the director general of the International Labor Organization say?1.C)Risingunemploymentworldwide.2.A)Many countries have not taken measures to create enough jobs.kind rule, requiring themCathy Nurses is with the New York City department of health, 'We wanted to give people an opportunity to actually see the calories before they purchased the food and make a decision and inform decision. That if they want to make their healthier choice, if they want to eat fewer calories they can. And we expect this will have a huge impact on obesity. And of course, if it has an impact on obesity, it will have an impact on diabetes and heart disease and high blood pressure. 'The new rules will introduce as a part of anti-obesity campaign. That also includes a recent citywide ban and artificial trans-fats in restaurant food. The menu roll only applies to restaurants that serve standardized potion sizes and have fifty more locations nationwide. Starting last Saturday, chains big enough to fall under the rule will face penalties about 2000 dollars for not showing calorie information in a prominent spot on their menus preferably next to the price.Q3. What are big fast food chains in New York City require to do according to the new rule?Q4. What would happen to big restaurant chains that violate the new rule?3.B)Putcalorieinformationonthemenu.4.A)Theywillbefined.Almost all companies recognize the importance of innovation today. But not many are able to integrate innovation into their business.A commentary in the Shanghai Daily points out that innovation doesn't mean piles of documents. It is something more practical. The article says many people tend to assume that innovation just means creating something new, but actually it's more than that. It's an attitude of doing things. A company should find ways to innovate not just in products but also in functions, business models and processes.The article cites the global giant Procter & Gamble as an example, saying a real innovative company should develop an innovation culture and use it as a primary tool for success. Procter & Gamble has a “Corporate Innovation Fund” which offers big rewards for high-risk ideas that succeed. It also has a special innovation facility for its employees. Sometimes its employees are released from their daily jobs for weeks and spend their time interacting in the innovation facility instead. In conclusion,the article says innovative ideas alone do not ensure success. It's pointless unless there is a repeatable process in place to turn inspiration into financial performance.Q5. What is the problem with many companies according to the news report?Q6. What do many people tend to think of innovation?Q7. What does the company Procter & Gamble owe its success to?5.D)Failuretointegrateinnovationintotheirbusiness6.B)Itisthecreationofsomethingnew.7.C)Itsinnovationculture.Conversation OneM: So, Linzy, do you like to text message on your cell phone?W: Yeah, I text message a lot.M: I don't do it so much. I prefer to make a call if I'm in a hurry.W: Yeah, I go both ways. Sometimes I don’t really want to talk to the person. I just want to ask them one question, so it's much easier for me just to text message. If I call them, I'll have to have a long conversation.M: Yeah, I can see what you mean. But I get off the phone pretty quickly when I call. I'm not a big talker.W: Yeah, that's true. You don't talk a lot.M: So are you fast at writing the messages with your thumb?W: Well, when I first got a cell phone, I was so slow. I thought I would never text message. But then people kept text messaging me, so I felt obliged to learn how to text message. So now I'm pretty fast. What about you?M: Actually I have the opposite problem. When I first got my cell phone, I thought it was so cool to text message all my friends who have one, and I was pretty fast with my thumb then. But it seems like now I don't use it so much, I've got slower actually.W: Yeah, I think text messaging actually is what you have to do with your age. For example, people in high school, they text message a lot. But I ask my father if he texted messages, and guess what he said?M: What?W: He said he'd never text message.He thinks it's very childish and unprofessional to text message.M: Yeah, I can see what he means. It's considered pretty informal to text message to someone.Questions 8 to 11 are based on the conversation you've just heard.Q8: What does the man say about himself?Q9: What does the woman tend to do while she is on the phone?Q10: Why did the man text message all his friends when he first got his cell phone?Q11: What does the woman's father think of text messaging?Conversation TwoW: Good morning, Mr. Johnson. How can I help you?M: Well, I'd like to talk to you about Tim Bond, the department manager.W: What seems to be the problem?M: Well, ever since Sandra left the department, I feel like I've been targeted to do all her work as well as mine. I'm expected to attend too many meetings and I seem to be spending a lot of my time doing unnecessary paper work.W: I'm sorry to hear that.M: And, on top of that, I'd specifically asked if I could leave early last Friday as I done a lot of overtime during the week. But that afternoon, even though I'd finished my assigned work, I was told to help other colleagues finish their work, too.W: But surely that's a positive sign showing that Mr. Bond has a lot of trust in you.M: Yes, but other colleagues get to leave early, and they don't have such a lot of work to do.W: So you feel he's really making unrealistic demands on you?M: Yes, absolutely.W: Have you approached Mr. Bond about this particular problem?M: I've tried, but it seems like he just has no time for me.W: Well, at this stage, it would be better if you approached him directly. If nothing else showing that you've tried to solve the problem yourself before you take it further. Makes it clear that you're just not a complainer. Why don't you send an email requesting a meeting with him in private?M: Hmm, I've been a bit worried about his reaction. But anyway I'll send him an email to request a meeting, and I'll see what happens from there. Thanks for your advice.W: Good luck. And let us know the outcome.Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you've just heard.Q12. What do we learn about the man from the conversation?Q13. What is the man's chief complaint?Q14. How does the woman interpret the fact that the man was asked to help his colleagues with their work?Q15. What did the woman advise the man to do?12.A)Hewantstochangehisjobassignment.（推断）13.A)Hisworkloadwasmuchtooheavy.（细节）14.C)Hisbosshasalotoftrustinhim.（细节）15.D)Talktohisbossinpersonfirst.（细节）PassagesPassage OneThe massive decline in sleep happened so slowly and quietly that few seemed to notice the trend. Was it because of the growing attraction of the Internet, video games and endless TV channels? Never disconnecting from work? No matter how it happened, millions of Americans are putting their health, quality of life and even length of life in danger.New evidence shows why getting enough sleep is a top priority. Some 40% of Americans get less than 7 hours of shut-eye on week nights."The link between sleep and health, and bad sleep and disease is becoming clearer and clearer." says Lawrence Alberstaine, a sleep expert at Harvard University. For example, sleep duration has declined from some 8 hours in the 1950s to 7 in recent years. At the same time, high blood pressure has become an increasing problem. Blood pressure and heart rate are typically at their lowest levels during sleep. People who sleep less tend to have higher blood pressure, heart attack, diabetes, weight gain and other problems.Sleeping better may help fight off illness. "When people are sleep-derived, there are higher levels of stress hormones in their bodies which can decrease immune function." says Doctor Felice, of Northwestern University in Chicago. A university of Chicago study shows people who sleep well live longer. So say good night sooner and it may help you stay active and vital to a ripe old age.Q16. What is the speaker mainly talking about?Q17. What do we learn from the talk about today's Americans?Q18. What does the speaker say will happen to people who lack sleep?16A)Theimportanceofsleeptoahealthylife17C)Theygetlessandlesssleep18D)TheirbloodpressurewillrisePassage TwoParents and teachers will tell you not to worry when applying for a place at a university. But in the same breath will remind you that it is the most important decision of your life.The first decision is your choice of course. It will depend on what you want to get out of university, what you are good at and what you enjoy. The next decision is where to apply. Aim high but within reason. Do you have the right combination of subjects and are your expected grades likely to meet entry requirements? The deadline is January 15th. But it is best to submit your application early because universities begin work as soon as forms start rolling in.The most important part of the application is the much feared personal statement. This is your chance to convey boundless enthusiasm for the subject. So economy of expression is foremost. Omit dull and ineffective generalities and make sure you give concrete examples.Admissions officers read every personal statement that arrives. It is not convincing if you say you have chosen the subject because you enjoy it. You have to get across what it is about a particular area that has inspired you. They will look for evidence that you have reflected and thought about the subject.Applicants should be honest. There is no point saying you run marathons, if you are going to be out of breath arriving at the interview on the second floor.Q19. What is the first decision you should make in preparing to apply for a place at a university?（细节）Q20. What is the most important part of the application?（细节）Q21. What must applicants do in their personal statements?（推断题）19.B)Whatcourseyouaregoingtochoose20.D)Thepersonalstatement21.C）IndicatetheyhavereflectedandthoughtaboutthesubjectPassage ThreeIt is widely believed that German invented the first car in 1885. It was actually a tricycle with a petrol motor at the rear. Soon, members of the royal family and other wealthy people took up motoring as a sport. Many of the early cars had 2 seats. There were no petrol pumps and few garages, so every driver had to be his own engineer for the frequent breakdowns.By 1905, cars began to look like cars of today, with head lamps, wind screen, rubble tires and number plates. Henry Ford's Model T introduced in America in 1909 was cheaper because it was made on the assembly line. It brought cars closer towards the reach of ordinary people. With the popularity of the car, registration became a must in 1903 with the motor car act. Competency tests were introduced in 1935.Today, the legal driving age for a car in the UK is 17. You are not allowed to drive a car unsupervised until you have passed a driving test. In 1958, Britain celebrated the opening of its first motor way –thePreston Bypass. Until then, no one really understood what a motor way was, not even the laborers who were building it. The bypass held a new era in motor travel and was greeted with excitement and optimism. Service stations came with the motor way and the legend of the transport cafe was born. Of course, the service station has diversified greatly. But whether it’s an English-cooked breakfast or a coffee and a sandwich, one thing has remained the same: the prices.Q22. What does the speaker say about the first motor car?（四个题全是细节题）Q23. What was the problem with the early cars in Britain?Q24. Why did Henry Ford's Model T cars cost less?Q25. What do we learn about the Preston Bypass?22B)Itwasbuiltinthelate19thcentury.23D)Theyoftenbrokedown.24A)Theywereproducedontheassemblyline.25C)Itmarkedanewerainmotortravel.。
2016年_英语专业四级听力真题__(听力文本)
TEST FOR ENGLISH MAJORS (2016)-GRADE FOUR-PART ⅠDICTATIONListen to the following passage.Altogether the passage will be read to you four times. During the first reading,which will be done at normal speed,listen and try to understand the meaning.For the second and third readings,the passage will be read sentence by sentence,or phrase by phrase,with intervals of 15 seconds.The last reading will be done at normal speed againand during this timeyou should check your work.You will then be given 1 minuteto check through your work once more.Please write the whole passage on ANSWER SHEET ONE. Now listen to the passage.Think Positive and Feel PositiveAre you confidentor insecure in a difficult situation? /Do you react positively or negatively? /The answer may depend in parton whom you’re around. /A study foundthat negative thinking can be contagious in some cases. /For example, the researchers studied 103 college roommates. / They measured each roommate’s tendencytowards negative thinking. /It was found that thinking patterns can be contagious. / Students with a negative thinking roommatebecame more depressed themselves, /and students with more positive thinking roommates /were more likely to become more positive as well.The second and third readings.You should begin writing now.Are you confidentor insecure in a difficult situation? /Are you confidentor insecure in a difficult situation? /Do you react positively or negatively? /Do you react positively or negatively? /The answer may depend in parton whom you’re around. /The answer may depend in parton whom you’re around. /A study foundthat negative thinking can be contagious in some cases. /A study foundthat negative thinking can be contagious in some cases. /For example, the researchers studied 103 college roommates. / For example, the researchers studied 103 college roommates. / They measure d each roommate’s tendencytowards negative thinking. /They measured each roommate’s tendencytowards negative thinking. /It was found that thinking patterns can be contagious. /It was found that thinking patterns can be contagious. / Students with a negative thinking roommatebecame more depressed themselves, /Students with a negative thinking roommatebecame more depressed themselves, /and students with more positive thinking roommates /and students with more positive thinking roommates /were more likely to become more positive as well.were more likely to become more positive as well.The last reading.Are you confidentor insecure in a difficult situation? /Do you react positively or negatively? /The answer may depend in parton whom you’re around. /A study foundthat negative thinking can be contagious in some cases. /For example, the researchers studied 103 college roommates. / They measured each roommate’s tendencytowards negative thinking. /It was found that thinking patterns can be contagious. / Students with a negative thinking roommatebecame more depressed themselves, /and students with more positive thinking roommates /were more likely to become more positive as well.Now, you have one minute to check through your work.This is the end of Part I Dictation.PART ⅡLISTENING COMPREHENSIONSECTION A TALKIn this section you will hear a talk.You will hear the talk ONCE ONLY.While listening,you may look at the task on ANSWER SHEET ONEand write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each gap. Make sure what you fill inis both grammatically and semantically acceptable.You may use the blank sheet for note-taking.You have THIRTY seconds to preview the gap-filling task. Now listen to the talk.When it is over,you will be given TWO minutes to check your work.What Is Grit?Good afternoon, everyone.Today, I would like to talk about my research project concerning the key to success.I would like to start my topic with my own story.When I was 27 years old,I left for a demanding job-teaching seventh graders mathin the New York City public schools.And like any teacher,I made quizzes and tests.I gave out homework assignments.When the work came back,I calculated grades.What struck me was thatI.Q. was not the only differencebetween my best and my worst students.Some of my strongest performersdid not have super I.Q. scores.Some of my smartest kids weren’t doing so well.Then, I felt very interestedin knowing the reason why the students’ math performance is not that closely related to their I.Q. scores.I started studying kids and adultsin all kinds of challenging settings,and in every study my question was,who is successful here and why.My research team and Iwent to West Point Military Academy.We tried to predictwhich students would stay in military trainingand which would drop out.We went to the National Spelling Contestand tried to predictwhich children would advance furthest in competition.We worked with private companies,asking which of these salespeople is going to keep their jobs,and who’s going to earn the most money.We went to many places and finally,one characteristic emerged as a significant predictor of success. And it wasn’t social intelligence.It wasn’t good looks, physical health,and it wasn’t I.Q. It was grit.What is grit?Well, grit is passion and perseverancefor very long-term goals.Grit is sticking with your future,day in, day out,not just for the week,not just for the month, but for years,and working really hard to make future a reality.Grit is living your life like it’s a marathon, not a sprint.A few years ago,I started studying grit in the Chicago public schools.I asked thousands of high school juniorsto take grit questionnaires,and then waited around more than a yearto see who would graduate.It turned out thatgrittier kids were significantly more likely to graduate,even when I matched them on every characteristic I could measure, things like family income, test scores, and so on.To me, the most shocking thing about grit is how little we know, how little science knows, about building it.Every day, parents and teachers ask me,“How do I build grit in kid s?How do I keep them motivated for the long run?”Our data shows very clearlythat there are many talented individualswho simply do not follow through on their commitment.In fact, in our data,grit is usually unrelated to measures of talent.So fa r, the best idea I’ve heard about building grit in kidsis something called “growth mindset.”Growth mindset is the beliefthat the ability to learn is not fixed,that it can change with your effort.Kids with grit are much more likely to persevere when they fail, because they don’t believe that failure is a permanent condition. So growth mindset is a great idea for building grit.But we need more.And that’s where I’m going to end my talk,because that’s where we are.That’s the work that stands before us.We have to be willing to fail,to be wrong, to start over again with lessons learned.As a conclusion,we need to be gritty about getting our kids grittier.Next time, I would like to share with youmy experience in building up students’ grit.Now, you have TWO minutesto check your work.THIS IS THE END OF SECTION A TALK.SECTION B CONVERSATIONSIn this section you will hear two conversations.At the end of each conversation,five questions will be asked about what was said.Both the conversation and the questionswill be spoken ONCE ONLY.After each question there will be a ten-second pause.During the pause,you should read the four choices of A), B), C) and D),and mark the best answer to each questionon ANSWER SHEET TWO.You have THIRTY seconds to preview the questions.Now listen to the conversations.Conversation OneQuestions 1 to 5 are based on Conversation oneW: Hello, this is Kate Smith.I’m calling from ABC Company.M: Oh, hello, Kate. Great to hear from you.W: You’ve already been toldthat you’ve been shortlisted for interview.M: Oh, yes.W: Well, we are very excited about meeting you.OK. I just want to talk you through the procedure for the day. Someone will meet you when you arrive,and then bring you up to meet myself and Arthur Miller, the CEO. M: OK, sounds good.So will you be the only members of the interview panel there then? W: Yes, it’ll be just me and Arthur who will talk to you.The interview will be in three parts.First of all, we’ll ask you some general questions about yourself and your educational and professional background,and then we’ll move on to specifics.M: Oh, er, specifics?Well, er...what kind of questions will you be asking?W: Wel l, it’ll be very similar to the personal statementyou submitted with your CV.We’ll be expecting you to...to give actual examples of problemsyou’ve faced and solved,and of what you feel are the major successes in your career so far. M: OK, well. Yeah, that sounds great. Can’t wait!W: Then there’ll be a chance for you to ask us any questions-about the job itself, or ABC Company in general.M: Oh, um...OK. I’ll think of something!W: After that, we’d like you to give a short presentationon how you see ABC as a company progressing,and how you see yourself taking us there.M: OK, so will I be expected to give like a formal style presentation? W: It can be as formal or informal as you like.There’ll be a computer and a data projector there availa ble.If you need anything else, just let us know.M: Oh, um...OK, a presentation! I’ll think of something.I haven’t done one of those in a while.W: Is that all clear?M: Yes.W: Great. So, Daniel,I’ll see you at 11 a.m., Thursday next week.M: OK, great. I look forward to meeting you! Thanks, bye.W: Bye.Questions 1 to 5 are based on Conversation One.1. Why does the woman call the man?2. What kind of questions can the man ask in the interview?3. Which is the last part of the interview?4. What migh t be expected from the man’s presentation?5. When is the interview scheduled?This is the end of Conversation OneConversation TwoQuestions 6 to 10 are based on Conversation Two.W: It says a growing number of studentsare making a major holefrom the minute they enter the real worldbecause they are already, some of them,more than 100,000 dollars in debt.With us now is Mark Spenser.He is the senior financial analyst from SBC Bank.Welcome to you.M: Thank you. Nice to be with you.W: Now, I guess there are two kinds of debts,good debt and bad debt. Where does this go?M: Well, student loan debt is traditionally considered good debt, but the problem for many students and their familiesis that the cost of collegeshas been going up at 6 to 8 percent a year,far faster than the income,far faster than the standard of living.That means debt’s taking on a bigger and bigger rolein financing education.W: How much debt is too much debt for...for one student?M: Well, one guideline isthat you look at the first year salaryin your field after graduation,and use that as a barometer, but even then...W: Is that right?M: Well, you are talking big payments even in that instance,for example, 30,000 dollars worth of debt.If you are gonna repay that over 10 years,you are talking more than 300 dollars a month that,in payments every month for 10 years.W: But there is surely more than one wayto get a loan for college.There are government programs.There are so many kinds of grants.What’s...what’s the best advice for peoplewho are looking for these loansto try to keep themselves from going under?M: I understand that loans are just one way of college finance. Take advantage of the other opportunities.Things like a college savings plan let...let you save on a tax advantage basis.So you can put money away in these accountsand withdraw tax-free to pay for that education.W: So, it’s important to start earlyand that really reduces that reliance on debt later.M: Another thing, leave no stone unturned,looking at grants, scholarships, even on-campus jobs.I mean every dollar you get that wayis seen as another dollar you don’t have to borrow later.W: The kinds of jobs that so many students, fresh off students,like to go into, er, charity stuff, volunteer work.This debt is eliminating a lot of that, isn’t it?M: I think that’s the social cost.Really, I mean...you know, when you consider that,you know, people may pass up a rewarding careerin charitable work, or non-profit organizationbecause they have to get a higher salary someplace elseto pay off that debt.W: Yeah, that’s for sure.Mark Spenser, senior financial analyst from SBC Bank.Mark, good you could be here.M: Thank you.Questions 6 to 10 are based on Conversation Two.6. What is the interview mainly about?7. How does the cost of college education change every year?8. What is used to measure student loan debt as a guideline?9. What is the advantage of joining a college savings plan?10. What is the possible social cost of a college loan?This is the end of Conversation Two.THIS IS THE END OF PART ⅡLISTENING COMPREHENSION.。
四级2016新题型听力文档
Model Test 7Section AQuestions 1 to 2 are based on the following news items.1. A) She is 17-year-old. B) She works in a hotel.C) Her legs got severely injured. D) Her job is a restaurant employee.2. A) In early August. B) In late August.C) In early October. D) In late October.Questions 3 to 4 are based on the following news items.3. A) Terrorist attacks. B) Political protests.C) Extreme weather. D) Heavy traffic jams.4. A) Where matches take place. B) Where protestS may take place.C) In downtown Vancouver. D) Around the athletes’ village. Questions 5 to 7 are based on the following news items.5. A) The income gap us widening in developed countries.B) Cancer cases are increasing dramatically.C) Unhealthy foods can increase the risk of cancer.D) Burden of cancer is shifting to poor countries.6. A) Most cancer patients were from poor regions.B) Cancer had a significant impact around the world.C) All sorts of cancers could be prevented.D) Rich people were more likely to have cancer.7. A) Drink more water. B) Be on a diet. C) Quit smoking. D) Do exercises.Section BConversation OneQuestions 8 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.8. A) It represents New York. B) It’s next to the Central Park.C) Film stars sometimes go there. D) Getting a table there needs luck.9. A) Driving a car. B) Riding a bike.C) Walking around. D) Jogging and exercising.10. A) She has been there for many years.B) She has made lots of friends there.C) She likes the living conditions here.D) She can feel the intimacy with neighbors.11. A) The side street vendors. B) The commercial atmosphere.C) The musical performances. D) The bright lights at night. Conversation TwoQuestions 8 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.12. A) The genre. B) The story. C) The actors. D) The producers.13. A) It is among her most favorite ones. B) She often thinks the story of it.C) It follows the story of the book. D) She first saw it in primary school.14. A) In the senior middle school. B) In the middle school.C) In elementary school. D) In the college.15. A) She has watched it many times. B) She wants to be a pirate in her childhood.C) She thinks the movie is well-made. D) She writes part of the story for it.Section CPassage OneQuestions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard.16. A) He made the classes in disorder. B) He didn’t do his best in study.C) He did some bad things to the teacher.D) He didn’t live up to the teacher’s expectations.17. A) He published a letter in a magazine. B) He made an apology video.C) He put his blog on the Internet. D) He told a reporter in an interview.18. A) To show one’s politeness. B) To ease other’s feelings.C) To honor some social rules. D) To earn people’s sympathy. Passage TwoQuestions 19 to 22 are based on the passage you have just heard.19. A) He is the first British explorer crossing Antarctica.B) He is the oldest explorer in the world.C) He is the greatest living explorer in the world.D) He is the most experienced explorer so far.20. A) By bulldozers. B) By ships. C) By dogs. D) By human.21. A) They must have very advanced equipment.B) They must be able to support themselves.C) They must have an effective rescue plan.D) They must hire experienced local residents.22. A) Draw a map. B) Record their behavior.C) Collect all the waste. D) Keep constant contact.Passage ThreeQuestions 23 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard.23. A) He is the most expensive athlete in his team.B) He caused the loss of the game.C) He cannot control his bad temper.D) He takes management courses in his free time.24. A) U.S. psychologists first developed the theory.B) It was developed in the 1980s.C) Oxford provided the fund on the study.D) Not everyone who takes the course finds it helpful.25. A) Express their opinions. B) Listen to other people.C) Mind their personal life. D) Do sports like running. Answers1-----5 D D B D D 6-----10 D C C A D11----15 B B A C B 16-----20 A B C C A21-----25 B C C D B。
2016年6月四级听力新题型官方样题+听力原文打印版A4纸8
2016年6月大学英语四级考试听力样题Part II Listening Comprehension (25 minutes)Section ADirections: In this section, you will hear three news reports、At the end of each news report, you will hear two or three questions、Both the news report and the questions will be spoken only once、After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D)、Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre、Questions 1 and 2 will be based on the following news item、1、A) Christmas-time attacks made by Somali rebels、B) An explosion at a bus station in central Nairobi、C) The killing of more than 70 Ugandans in Kampala、D) Blasts set off by a Somali group in Uganda’s capital、2、A) On Christmas Eve、C) During a security check、B) Just before midnight、D) In the small hours of the morning、Questions 3 and 4 will be based on the following news item、3、A) It is likely to close many of its stores、B) It is known for the quality of its goods、C) It remains competitive in the recession、D) It will expand its online retail business、4、A) Expand its business beyond groceries、B) Fire 25,000 of its current employees、C) Cut its DVD publishing business、D) Sell the business for one pound、Questions 5 to 7 will be based on the following news item、5、A) All taxis began to use meters、B) All taxis got air conditioning、C) Advertisements were allowed on taxis、D) Old taxis were replaced with new cabs、6、A) A low interest loan scheme、C) Taxi passengers’ complaints、B) Environmentalists’ protests、D) Permission for car advertising、7、A) There are no more irregular practices、B) All new cabs provide air-conditioning、C) New cabs are all equipped with meters、D) New legislation protects consumer rights、Section BDirections: In this section, you will hear two long conversations、At the end of each conversation, you willhear four questions、Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once、After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D)、Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre、Conversation OneQuestions 8 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard、8、A) It has a partnership with LCP、C) It specializes in safety from leaks、B) It is headquartered in London、D) It has a chemical processing plant、9、A) He is a chemist、C) He is a safety inspector、B) He is a salesman、D) He is Mr、Grand’s friend、10、A) The public relations officer、C) Director of the safety department、B) Mr、Gra nd’s personal assistant、D) Head of the personnel department、11、A) Wait for Mr、Grand to call back、B) Leave a message for Mr、Grand、C) Provide details of their products and services、D) Send a comprehensive description of their work、Conversation TwoQuestions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard、12、A) Teacher、C) Editor、B) Journalist、D) Typist、13、A) Some newly discovered scenic spot、B) Big changes in the Amazon valley、C) A new railway under construction、D) The beautiful Amazon rainforests、14、A) In news weeklies、C) In newspapers’ Sunday editions、B) In a local evening paper、D) In overseas editions of U、S、magazines、15、A) To become a professional writer、C) To get her life story published soon、B) To be employed by a newspaper、D) To sell her articles to a news service、Section CDirections: In this section, you will hear three 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 1 with a single line through the centre、Passage OneQuestions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard、16、A) She is both a popular and a highly respected author、B) She is the first writer to focus on the fate of slaves、C) She is the most loved African novelist of all times、D) She is the most influential author since the 1930’s、17、A) The Book Critics Circle Award、C) The Pulitzer Prize for fiction、B) The Nobel Prize for literature、D) The National Book Award、18、A) She is a relative of Morrison’s、C) She is a skilled storyteller、B) She is a slave from Africa、D) She is a black woman、Passage TwoQuestions 19 to 21 are based on the passage you have just heard、19、A) They are very generous in giving gifts、B) They refuse gifts when doing business、C) They regard gifts as a token of friendship、D) They give gifts only on special occasions、20、A) They enjoy giving gifts to other people、B) They spend a lot of time choosing gifts、C) They have to follow many specific rules、D) They pay attention to the quality of gifts、21、A) Gift-giving plays an important role in human relationships、B) We must be aware of cultural differences in giving gifts、C) We must learn how to give gifts before going abroad、D) Reading extensively can make one a better gift-giver、Passage ThreeQuestions 22 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard、22、A) She tenderly looked after her sick mother、B) She developed a strong interest in finance、C) She learned to write for financial newspapers、D) She invested in stocks and shares on Wall Street、23、A) She inherited a big fortune from her father、B) She sold her restaurant with a substantial profit、C) She got 7、5 million dollars from her ex-husband、D) She made a wise investment in real estate、24、A) She was dishonest in business dealings、B) She frequently ill-treated her employees、C) She abused animals including her pet dog、D) She was extremely mean with her money、25、A) She carried on her family’s tradition、B) She made huge donations to charities、C) She built a hospital with her mother’s money、D) She made a big fortune from wise investments、Tape Script of Listening ComprehensionSection ADirections: In this section, you will hear three news reports、At the end of each news report, you will hear two or three questions、Both the news report and the questions will be spoken only once、After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D)、Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre、Questions 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 hours 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、Ma ny 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 towar d 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 and because 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 BDirections: In this section, you will hear two long conversations、At the end of each conversation, you will hear four questions、Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once、After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D)、Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre、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 early 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 newspaper 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 is、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、Where do the woman’s articles usually appear?15、What does the woman expect?Section CDirections: In this section, you will hear three 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 1 with a single line through the centre、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-American experience ever written by anyone, and yet to call her an “African-American writer” doesn’t seem to do her justice、In many ways, 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 mysteriousspirituality、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 novel 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 fo r 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 about 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?参考答案Part II Listening ComprehensionSection A 1、 B 2、 C 3、 A 4、 D 5、 D 6、 A 7、 CSection B 8、 D 9、 B 10、 B 11、 C 12、 A 13、 B 14、 C 15、 D Section C 16、 A 17、 B 18、 D 19、 D 20、 C21、 B 22、 B 23、 A 24、 D 25、 C附录:四级听力试题的调整——1)取消短对话 2)取消短文听写 3)新增短篇新闻(3段)其余测试内容不变。
2016年6月大学英语四级听力真题及答案详解
2016年6月大学英语四级听力真题及答案详解2016年6月大学英语四级听力真题及答案详解2016年6月英语四级听力真题及答案详解Section A News ReportDirections： 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。
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Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre。
Drections: Questions 1 and 2 are based on the news report you have just heard.Question 1A) How college students can improve their sleep habits.B) Why sufficient sleep is important for college students.C) Why college students are more likely tohave stress problems.D) How college students can handle their psychological problems.Question 2A) It is not easy to improve one’s sleep habits.B) It is not good for students to play video games.C) Students who are better prepared generally get higher scores in examinations.D) Making last-minute preparations for tests may be less effective than sleeping. Drections: Questions 3 and 4 are based on the news report you have just heard.Question 3A) Whether more airports should be built around London.B) Whether adequate investment is being made to improve airport facilities.C) Whether the British Airports Authorityshould sell off some of its assets.D) Whether the Spanish company could offer better service.Question 4A) Inefficient management.B) Poor ownership structure.C) Lack of innovation and competition.D) Lack of runway and terminal capacity.Drections: Questions 5 to 7 are based on the news report you have just heard.Question 5A) Report the nicotine content of their cigarettes.B) Set a limit to the production of their cigarettes.C) Take steps to reduce nicotine in their products.D) Study the effects of nicotine on young smokers.Question 6A) The biggest increase in nicotine content tended to be in brands young smokers like.B) Big tobacco companies were frank with their customers about the hazards of smoking.C) Brands which contain higher nicotine content were found to be much more popular.D) Tobacco companies refused to discuss the detailed nicotine content of their products.Question 7A) They promised to reduce the nicotine content in cigarettes.B) They have not fully realized the harmful effect of nicotine.C) They were not prepared to comment on the cigarette study.D) They will pay more attention to the quality of their products.Section B ConversationDirections：In this section，you will hear two long conversations。
2016年6月四级听力新题型模拟试题1 (课堂PPT)
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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.
201606四级听力真题
Section A News ReportDirections：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 center.News One：Directions: Questions 1 and 2 are based on the news report you have just heard.Question 1A) 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 2A) About 2 weeks.B) About 7 days.C) About 1 year.D) About 40 days.News Two：Directions: Questions 3 to 4 are based on the news report you have just heard.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.News Three: Directions: 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 lost in the forest.C) He went far to drink water.D) It wasn't mentioned.Question 6A) The boy's father.B) Soldiers, police and volunteers.C) Japan's military.D) Child 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。
2016年6月英语四级听力真题及答案详解和听力原文 第一套
2016年6月英语四级听力真题及答案详解和听力原文第一套2016年6月英语四级听力真题第一套Part ⅡListening Comprehension (25 minutes)Section ADirections: In this section, you will hear three news reports. At the end of each news report, you will hear two or three questions. Both the news report and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.Questions 1 and 2 are based on the news report you have just heard.1. A)The International Labor Organization’s key objective.B)The basic social protection for the most vulnerable.C)Rising unemployment worldwide.D)Global economic recovery.2. A)Many countries have not taken measures to create enough jobs.B)Few countries know how to address the current economic crisis.C)Few countries have realized the seriousness of the current crisis.D)Many countries need support to improve their people’s livelihood.Questions 3 and 4 are based on the news report you have just heard.3. A)Serve standardized food nationwide.B)Put calorie information on the menu.C)Increase protein content in the food.D)Offer convenient food to customers.4. A)They will be fined. B)They will be closed. C)They will get a warning. D)They will lose customers.Questions 5 to 7 are based on the news report you have just heard.5. A)Inability to implement their business plans.B)Inability to keep turning out novel products.C)Lack of a successful business model of their own.D)Failure to integrate innovation into their business.6. A)It is the secret to business success.B)It is the creation of something new.C)It is a magic tool to bring big rewards.D)It is an essential part of business culture.7. A)Its hardworking employees.B)Its flexible promotion strategy.C)Its innovation culture.D)Its willingness to make investments.Section BDirections: In this section, you will hear two long conversations. At the end of each conversations 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)He’s got addicted to technology.B)He is not very good at socializing.C)He is crazy about text-messaging.D)He does not talk long on the phone.9. A)Talk big.B)Talk at length.C)Gossip a lot.D)Forget herself.10. A)He thought it was cool.B)He needed the practice.C)He wanted to stay connected with them.D)He had an urgent message to send.11. A)It poses a challenge to seniors.B)It saves both time and money.C)It is childish and unprofessional.D)It is cool and convenient.Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.12. A)He wants to change his job assignment.B)He is unhappy with his department manager.C)He thinks he deserves extra pay for overtime.D)He is often singled out for criticism by his boss.13. A)His workload was much too heavy.B)His immediate boss did not trust him.C)His colleagues often refused to cooperate.D)His salary was too low for his responsibility.14. A)He never knows how to refuse.B)He is always ready to help others.C)His boss has a lot of trust in him.D)His boss has no sense of fairness.15. A)Put all his complaints in writing.B)Wait and see what happens next.C)Learn to say no when necessary.D)Talk to his boss in person first.Section CDirections: In this section, you will hear three passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear three or four questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A),B),C)and D).Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.Questions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard.16. A)The importance of sleep to a healthy life.B)Reasons for Americans’decline in sleep.C)Some tips to improve the quality of sleep.D)Diseases associated with lack of sleep.17. A)They are more health-conscious.B)They are changing their living habits.C)They get less and less sleep.D)They know the dangers of lack of sleep.18. A)Their weight will go down.B)Their mind function will deteriorate.C)Their work efficiency will decrease.D)Their blood pressure will rise.Questions 19 to 21 are based on the passage you have just heard.19. A)How much you can afford to pay.B)What course you are going to choose.C)Which university you are going to apply to.D)When you are going to submit your application.20. A)The list of courses studied.B)The full record of scores.C)The references from teachers.D)The personal statement.21. A)Specify what they would like to do after graduation.B)Describe in detail how much they would enjoy studying.C)Indicate they have reflected and thought about the subject.D)Emphasize that they admire the professors in the university.Questions 22 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard.22. A)It was equipped with rubber tyres.B)It was built in the late 19th century.C)It was purchased by the Royal family.D)It was designed by an English engineer.23. A)They consumed lots of petrol.B)They took two passengers only.C)They were difficult to drive.D)They often broke down.24. A)They were produced on the assembly line.B)They were built with less costly materials.C)They were modeled after British cars.D)They were made for ordinary use.25. A)It made news all over the world.B)It was built for the Royal family.C)It marked a new era in motor travel.D)It attracted large numbers of motorists.2016年6月英语四级听力真题答案解析第一套Part ⅡListening ComprehensionSection ANews Report One1.【答案】C.Rising unemployment worldwide.【解析】选项的表述和核心名词(key objective，basic social protection，unemployment和recovery)各不相同表明，本题可能考查新闻要点。
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Section A News ReportDirections：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 center.News One：Directions: Questions 1 and 2 are based on the news report you have just heard.Question 1A) 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 2A) About 2 weeks.B) About 7 days.C) About 1 year.D) About 40 days.News Two：Directions: Questions 3 to 4 are based on the news report you have just heard.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.News Three: Directions: 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 lost in the forest.C) He went far to drink water.D) It wasn't mentioned.Question 6A) The boy's father.B) Soldiers, police and volunteers.C) Japan's military.D) Child 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。
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Section AQuestions 1 and 2 are based on the news report you have just heard.1. A)The International Labor Organization‘s key objective.B)The basic social protection for the most vulnerable.C)Rising unemployment worldwide.D)Global economic recovery.2. A)Many countries have not taken measures to create enough jobs.B)Few countries know how to address the current economic crisis.C)Few countries have realized the seriousness of the current crisis.D)Many countries need support to improve their peop le‟s livelihood.Questions 3 and 4 are based on the news report you have just heard.3. A)Serve standardized food nationwide.B)Put calorie information on the menu.C)Increase protein content in the food.D)Offer convenient food to customers.4. A)They will be fined.B)They will be closed.C)They will get a warning.D)They will lose customers.Questions 5 to 7 are based on the news report you have just heard.5. A)Inability to implement their business plans.B)Inability to keep turning out novel products.C)Lack of a successful business model of their own.D)Failure to integrate innovation into their business.6. A)It is the secret to business success.B)It is the creation of something new.C)It is a magic tool to bring big rewards.D)It is an essential part of business culture.7. A)Its hardworking employees.B)Its flexible promotion strategy.C)Its innovation culture.D)Its willingness to make investments.Section BQuestions 8 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.8. A)He‟s got addicted to technology.B)He is not very good at socializing.C)He is crazy about text-messaging.D)He does not talk long on the phone.9. A)Talk big. B)Talk at length. C)Gossip a lot. D)Forget herself.10. A)He thought it was cool. B)He needed the practice.C)He wanted to stay connected with them. D)He had an urgent message to send.11. A)It poses a challenge to seniors. B)It saves both time and money.C)It is childish and unprofessional. D)It is cool and convenient.Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.12. A)He wants to change his job assignment.B)He is unhappy with his department manager.C)He thinks he deserves extra pay for overtime.D)He is often singled out for criticism by his boss.13. A)His workload was much too heavy.B)His immediate boss did not trust him.C)His colleagues often refused to cooperate.D)His salary was too low for his responsibility.14. A)He never knows how to refuse. B)He is always ready to help others.C)His boss has a lot of trust in him. D)His boss has no sense of fairness.15. A)Put all his complaints in writing. B)Wait and see what happens next.C)Learn to say no when necessary. D)Talk to his boss in person first.Section CQuestions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard.16. A)The importance of sleep to a healthy life.B)Reasons for Americans‟ decline in sleep.C)Some tips to improve the quality of sleep.D)Diseases associated with lack of sleep.17. A)They are more health-conscious. B)They are changing their living habits.C)They get less and less sleep. D)They know the dangers of lack of sleep.18. A)Their weight will go down. B)Their mind function will deteriorate.C)Their work efficiency will decrease. D)Their blood pressure will rise. Questions 19 to 21 are based on the passage you have just heard.19. A)How much you can afford to pay.B)What course you are going to choose.C)Which university you are going to apply to.D)When you are going to submit your application.20. A)The list of courses studied. B)The full record of scores.C)The references from teachers. D)The personal statement.21. A)Specify what they would like to do after graduation.B)Describe in detail how much they would enjoy studying.C)Indicate they have reflected and thought about the subject.D)Emphasize that they admire the professors in the university.Questions 22 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard.22. A)It was equipped with rubber tyres. B)It was built in the late 19th century.C)It was purchased by the Royal family. D)It was designed by an English engineer.23. A)They consumed lots of petrol. B)They took two passengers only.C)They were difficult to drive. D)They often broke down.24. A)They were produced on the assembly line.B)They were built with less costly materials.C)They were modeled after British cars.D)They were made for ordinary use.25. A)It made news all over the world. B)It was built for the Royal family.C)It marked a new era in motor travel. D)It attracted large numbers of motorists.。
2016年6月大学英语四级考试真题试卷完整版
2016年6月大学英语四级考试真题试卷完整版-附答案和听力音频及原文(第1套)一、真题试卷Part I Writing （30 minutes）Directions：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。
Part Ⅱ Listening Comprehension （25 minutes）【听力试题】Questions 1 and 2 are based on the news report you have just heard。
1。
A）The International Labor Organization’s key objective。
B）The basic social protection for the most vulnerable。
C）Rising unemployment worldwide。
D）Global economic recovery。
2。
A）Many countries have not taken measures to create enough jobs。
B）Few countries know how to address the current economic crisis。
C）Few countries have realized the seriousness of the current crisis。
D）Many countries need support to improve their people’s livelihood。
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大学英语四级考试听力样题2016年新题型Part II Listening Comprehension (25 minutes)Section ADirections: In this section, you will hear three news reports. At the end of each news report, you will hear two or three questions. Both the news report and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.Questions 1 and 2 will be based on the following news item.1. A) Christmas-time attacks made by Somali rebels.B) An explosion at a bus station in central Nairobi.C) The killing of more than 70 Ugandans in Kampala.D) Blasts set off by a Somali group in Uganda’s capital.2. A) On Christmas Eve. C) During a security check.B) Just before midnight. D) In the small hours of the morning. Questions 3 and 4 will be based on the following news item.3. A) It is likely to close many of its stores.B) It is known for the quality of its goods.C) It remains competitive in the recession.D) It will expand its online retail business.4. A) Expand its business beyond groceries.B) Fire 25,000 of its current employees.C) Cut its DVD publishing business.D) Sell the business for one pound.Questions 5 to 7 will be based on the following news item.5. A) All taxis began to use meters.B) All taxis got air conditioning.C) Advertisements were allowed on taxis.D) Old taxis were replaced with new cabs.6. A) A low interest loan scheme. C) Taxi passengers’ complaints.B) Environmentalists’ protests. D) Permission for car advertising.7. A) There are no more irregular practices.B) All new cabs provide air-conditioning.C) New cabs are all equipped with meters.D) New legislation protects consumer rights.Section BDirections: In this section, you will hear two long conversations. At the end of each conversation, you will hear four questions. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.Conversation OneQuestions 8 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.8. A) It has a partnership with LCP. C) It specializes in safety from leaks.B) It is headquartered in London. D) It has a chemical processing plant.9. A) He is a chemist. C) He is a safety inspector.B) He is a salesman. D) He is Mr. Grand’s friend.10. A) The public relations officer. C) Director of the safety department.B) Mr. Grand’s personal assistant. D) Head of the personnel department.11. A) Wait for Mr. Grand to call back.B) Leave a message for Mr. Grand.C) Provide details of their products and services.D) Send a comprehensive description of their work.Conversation TwoQuestions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.12. A) Teacher. C) Editor.B) Journalist. D) Typist.13. A) Some newly discovered scenic spot.B) Big changes in the Amazon valley.C) A new railway under construction.D) The beautiful Amazon rainforests.14. A) In news weeklies. C) In newspapers’ Sunday editions.B) In a local evening paper. D) In overseas editions of U.S. magazines.15. A) To become a professional writer. C) To get her life story published soon.B) To be employed by a newspaper. D) To sell her articles to a news service. Section CDirections: In this section, you will hear three 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 1 with a single line through the centre.Passage OneQuestions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard.16. A) She is both a popular and a highly respected author.B) She is the first writer to focus on the fate of slaves.C) She is the most loved African novelist of all times.D) She is the most influential author since the 1930’s.17. A) The Book Critics Circle Award. C) The Pulitzer Prize for fiction.B) The Nobel Prize for literature. D) The National Book Award.18. A) She is a relative of Morrison’s. C) She is a skilled storyteller.B) She is a slave from Africa. D) She is a black woman.Passage TwoQuestions 19 to 21 are based on the passage you have just heard.19. A) They are very generous in giving gifts.B) They refuse gifts when doing business.C) They regard gifts as a token of friendship.D) They give gifts only on special occasions.20. A) They enjoy giving gifts to other people.B) They spend a lot of time choosing gifts.C) They have to follow many specific rules.D) They pay attention to the quality of gifts.21. A) Gift-giving plays an important role in human relationships.B) We must be aware of cultural differences in giving gifts.C) We must learn how to give gifts before going abroad.D) Reading extensively can make one a better gift-giver.Passage ThreeQuestions 22 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard.22. A) She tenderly looked after her sick mother.B) She developed a strong interest in finance.C) She learned to write for financial newspapers.D) She invested in stocks and shares on Wall Street.23. A) She inherited a big fortune from her father.B) She sold her restaurant with a substantial profit.C) She got 7.5 million dollars from her ex-husband.D) She made a wise investment in real estate.24. A) She was dishonest in business dealings.B) She frequently ill-treated her employees.C) She abused animals including her pet dog.D) She was extremely mean with her money.25. A) She carried on her family’s tradition.B) She made huge donations to charities.C) She built a hospital with her mother’s money.D) She made a big fortune from wise investments.Tape Script of Listening ComprehensionSection ADirections: In this section, you will hear three news reports. At the end of each news report, you will hear two or three questions. Both the news report and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.Questions 1 and 2 will be based on the following news item. 140词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 hours 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. 130词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. 192词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 and because 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 BDirections: In this section, you will hear two long conversations. At the end of eachconversation, you will hear four questions. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.Conversation One 257词W: 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 Two 269词M: 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 early 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 newspaper 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 is. 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. Where do the woman’s articles usually appear?15. What does the woman expect?Section CDirections: In this section, you will hear three 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 1 with a single line through the centre.Passage One 240词In 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-American experience ever written by anyone, and yet to call her an “African-American writer” doesn’t seem to do her justice. In many ways, 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, thedown-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 novel Beloved?Passage Two 245词The 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 ofgift-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 ofgift-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 conflictare 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 Three 246词Hetty 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 about 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?参考答案Part II Listening ComprehensionSection A1. B2. C3. A4. D5. D6. A7. CSection B8. D 9. B 10. B 11. C 12. A 13. B 14. C 15. DSection C16. A 17. B 18. D 19. D 20. C 21. B 22. B 23. A 24. D 25. C。
2016年6月英语四级听力真题及答案第2套
2016年6月真英语四级真题及答案：第2套Section A News ReportDirections： In this section， you will hear three newsreports。
At the end of each news report, you willhear two or t hree questions. Both the news reportand the questions will be spoken only once。
Afteryou hear a question， you must choose the best answer from the four choicesmarked A), B）， C） and D）。
Then mark thecorresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.Drections： Questions 1 and 2 are based on the news report you have just heard。
Question 1A） How college students can improve their sleep habits。
B) Why sufficient sleep is important for college students.C） Why college students are more likely to have stress problems。
D） How college students can handle their psychological problems。
Question 2A） It is not easy to improve one's sleep habits。
2016年6月四级听力新题型模拟试题1
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5. How are about two-thirds of the courses taught? A) Through the School of Design and Visual Arts. B) Through the School of Social Work C) Through the School of Business. D) Through the Arts and Sciences program.
• If one happens, 50 underground stations will be under water. Electricity, gas and phone services will be out of action. Roads will be drowned. It will be impossible to cross any of the bridges between north and south London.
News Item Two
• A few months ago, millions of people in London heard alarms all over the city The emergency services, the Fire Departments, the police, hospitals, and ambulances stood by, ready to go into action. In railway and underground stations, people read notices and maps which told them where to go and what to do in the emergency.
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