2010年12月四级听力原题
2010年12月大学英语四级试题听力原文和答案
2010年12月大学英语四级试题听力原文和答案Part I Writing (30 minutes)Directions：For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay entitled How Should Parents Help Children to Be Independent? You should write at least 150 words following the outline given below.1. 目前不少父母为孩子包办一切2. 为了让孩子独立, 父母应该……How Should Parents Help Children to Be Independent?...Part II Reading Comprehension(Skimming and Scanning) (15 minutes)Directions: In this part, you will have 15 minutes to go over the passage quickly and answer the questions on Answer Sheet 1. For questions 1-7, choose the best answer from the four choices marked [A], [B], [C] and [D]. For questions 8-10, complete the sentences with the information given in the passage.A Grassroots RemedyMost of us spend our lives seeking the natural world. To this end, we walk the dog, play golf, go fishing, sit in the garden, drink outside rather than inside the pub, have a picnic, live in the suburbs, go to the seaside, buy a weekend place in the country. The most popular leisure activity in Britain is going for a walk. And when joggers (慢跑者) jog, they don’t run the streets. Every one of them instinctively heads to the park or the river. It is my profound belief that not only do we all need nature, but we all seek nature, whether we know we are doing so or not.But despite this, our children are growing up nature-deprived (丧失). I spent my boyhood climbing trees on Streatham Common, South London. These days, children are robbed of these ancient freedoms, due to problems like crime, traffic, the loss of the open spaces and odd new perceptions about what is best for children, that is to say, things that can be bought, rather than things that can be found.The truth is to be found elsewhere. A study in the US: families had moved to better housing and the children were assessed for ADHD—attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (多动症). Those whose accommodation had more natural views showed an improvement of 19%; those who had the same improvement in material surroundings but no nice view improved just 4%.A study in Sweden indicated that kindergarten children who could play in a natural environment had less illness and greater physical ability than children used only to a normal playground.A US study suggested that when a school gave children access to a natural environment, academic levels were raised across the entire school.Another study found that children play differently in a natural environment. In playgrounds, children create a hierarchy (等级) based on physical abilities, with the tough ones taking the lead. But when a grassy area was planted with bushes, the children got much more into fantasy play, and the social hierarchy was now based on imagination and creativity.Most bullying (恃强凌弱) is found in schools where there is a tarmac (柏油碎石) playground; the least bullying is in a natural area that the children are encouraged to explore. This reminds me unpleasantly of Sunnyhill School in Streatham, with its harsh tarmac, where I used to hang about in corners fantasising aboutwildlife.But children are frequently discouraged from involvement with natural spaces, for health and safety reasons, for fear that they might get dirty or that they might cause damage. So, instead, the damage is done to the children themselves: not to their bodies but to their souls.One of the great problems of modern childhood is ADHD, now increasingly and expensively treated with drugs. Yet one study after another indicates that contact with nature gives huge benefits to ADHD children. However, we spend money on drugs rather than on green places.The life of old people is measurably better when they have access to nature. The increasing emphasis for the growing population of old people is in quality rather than quantity of years. And study after study finds that a garden is the single most important thing in finding that quality.In wider and more difficult areas of life, there is evidence to indicate that natural surroundings improve all kinds of things. Even problems with crime and aggressive behaviour are reduced when there is contact with the natural world.Dr William Bird, researcher from the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds, states in his study, “A natural environment can reduce violent behaviour because its restorative process helps reduce anger and impulsive behaviour.”Wild places need encouraging for this reason, no matter how small their contribution.We tend to look on nature conservation as some kind of favour that human beings are granting to the natural world. The error here is far too deep: not only do humans need nature for themselves, but the very idea that humanity and the naturalworld are separable things is profoundly damaging.Human beings are a species of mammals (哺乳动物). For seven million years they lived on the planet as part of nature. Our ancestral selves miss the natural world and long for contact with non-human life. Anyone who has patted a dog, stroked a cat, sat under a tree with a pint of beer, given or received a bunch of flowers or chosen to walk through the park on a nice day, understands that.We need the wild world. It is essential to our well-being, our health, our happiness. Without the wild world we are not more but less civilised. Without other living things around us we are less than human.Five ways to find harmony with the natural worldWalk: Break the rhythm of permanently being under a roof. Get off a stop earlier, make a circuit of the park at lunchtime, walk the child to and from school, get a dog, feel yourself moving in moving air, look, listen, absorb.Sit: Take a moment, every now and then, to be still in an open space. In the garden, anywhere that’s not in the office, anywhere out of the house, away from the routine. Sit under a tree, look at water, feel refreshed, ever so slightly renewed.Drink: The best way to enjoy the natural world is by yourself; the second best way is in company. Take a drink outside with a good person, a good gathering: talk with the sun and the wind with birdsong for background.Learn: Expand your boundaries. Learn five species of bird, five butterflies, five trees, five bird songs. That way, you see and hear more: and your mind responds gratefully to the greater amount of wildness in your life.Travel: The places you always wanted to visit: by the seaside,in the country, in the hills. Take a weekend break, a day-trip, get out there and do it: for the scenery, for the way through the woods, for the birds, for the bees. Go somewhere special and bring specialness home. It lasts forever, after all.注意：此部分试题请在答题卡1上作答。
2010年12月大学生英语四级真题及答案(文字版)
听力部分11. A) The man should visit the museumB) She can’t stand the hot weatherC) The beach resort is a good choiceD) She enjoys staying in Washington12. A) Her new responsibilities in the companyB) What her job prospects areC) What the customers’ feedback isD) The director’s opinion of her work13. A) Combine her training with dietingB) Repeat the training every three daysC) Avoid excessive physical trainingD) Include weightlifting in the program14. A) When she will return homeB) Whether she can go by herselfC) Whether she can travel by airD) When she will completely recover15. A) The woman knows how to deal with the policeB) The woman had been fined many times beforeC) The woman had violated traffic regulationsD) The woman is good at finding excuses16. A) Switch off the refrigerator for a whileB) Have someone repair the refrigeratorC) Ask the man to fix the refrigeratorD) Buy a refrigerator of better quality17. A) He owns a piece of land in the downtown areaB) He has got enough money to buy a houseC) He can finally do what he has dreamed ofD) He is moving into a bigger apartment18. A) She is black and blue all overB) She has to go to see a doctor]C) She stayed away from work for a few daysD) She got hurt in an accident yesterdayQuestions 19 to 21 are based on the conversation you have just heard.19. A) She was a bank managerB) She was a victim of the robberyC) She was a defense lawyerD) She was a witness to the crime20. A) A tall man with dark hair and a moustacheB) A youth with a distinguishing mark on his face]C) A thirty-year-old guy wearing a light sweaterD) A medium-sized young man carrying a gun21. A) Identify the suspect from pictureB) Go upstairs to sign some documentC) Have her photo taken for their filesD) Verify the record of what she had saidQuestions 22 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.22. A) By reading a newspaper adB) By seeing a commercial on TVC) By listening to the morning newsD) By calling an employment service23. A) She could improve her foreign languageB) She could work close to her familyC) She could travel overseas frequentlyD) She could use her previous experiences24. A) Taking management coursesB) Teaching English at a universityC) Working as a secretaryD) Studying for a degree in French25. A) Prepare for an interview in a couple of daysB) Read the advertisement again for more detailsC) Send in a written application as soon as possibleD) Get to know the candidates on the short listQuestions 26 to 29 are based on the passage you have just heard.26. A) They cannot see the firefighters because of the smokeB) They do not realize the danger they are inC) They cannot hear the firefighters for the noiseD) They mistake the firefighters for monsters27. A) He travels all over the America to help put out firesB) He often teaches children what to do during a fireC) He teaches Spanish in a San Francisco community]D) He provides oxygen masks to children free of charge28. A) He saved the life of his brother choking on foodB) He rescued a student from a big fireC) He is very good at public speakingD) He gives informative talks to young children29. A) Firefighters play an important role in AmericaB) Kids should learn not to be afraid of monstersC) Carelessness can result in tragediesD) Informative speeches can save livesQuestions 30 to 32 are based on the passage you have just heard.30. A) To satisfy the needs of their familyB) To fully realize their potentialC) To make money for early retirementD) To gain a sense of their personal worth31. A) They may have to continue to work in old ageB) They may regret the time they wastedC) They may have nobody to depend on in the futureD) They may have fewer job opportunities32. A) Making wise use of your timeB) Enjoying yourself while you canC) Saving as much as you canD) Working hard and playing hardQuestions 33 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard.Writing keeps us in touch with other people. We write to communicate with relatives and friends. We write to 36________ our family histories so our children and grandchildren can learn and 37_________ their heritage. With computers and Internet connections in so many 38__________, colleges, and businesses, people are e-mailing friends and relatives all the time – or talking to them in writing in online 39_______ rooms. It is cheaper than calling long distance, and a lot more 40________than waiting until Sunday for the telephone 41_________ to drop. Students are e-mailing their professors to 42_________ and discuss their classroom assignments and to 43__________them. They are e-mailing classmates to discuss and collaborate on homework. 44________________________________________________________.Despite the growing importance of computers, however, there will always be a place and need for the personal letter. 45____________________________________. No matter what the content of the message, its real point is, "I want you to know that I care about you." 46_____________________________________________________, but only in the success of human relationships.选词填空What determines the kind of person you are? What factors make you more or less bold, intelligent, or able to read a map? All of these are influenced by the interaction of your genes and the environment in which you were 47. The study of how genes and environment interact to influence48 activity is known as behavioral genetics. Behavioral genetics has made important 49 to the biological revolution, providing information about the extent to which biology influences mind, brain and behavior.Any research that suggests that 50 to perform certain behaviors are based in biology is controversial. Who wants to be told that there are limitations to what you can 51 based on something that is beyond your control, such as your genes? It is easy to accept that genes control physical characteristics such as sex, race and eye color. But can genes also determine whether people will get divorced, how 52 they are, or what career they are likely to choose? A concern of psychological scientists is the53to which all of these characteristics are influenced by nature and nurture（养育）, by genetic makeup and the environment. Increasingly, science 54 that genes lay the groundwork for many human traits. From this perspective, people are born 55 like undeveloped photographs: The image is already captured, but the way it 56 appears can vary based on the development process. However, the basic picture is there from the beginning.57. By“a one-way street”(Line l, Para, l),the author means_____.A) University researchers know litter about the commercial worldB) There is little exchange between industry and academiaC）Few industrial scientists world quit to work in a universityD) Few university professors are willing to do industrial research58. The word “deterrent” (Line 3, para.1) most probably refers to something that_____.A) Keeps someone from taking actio n C) Attracts people’s attentionB) Helps to move the traffic D) Bring someone a financial burden59. What was Helen Lee’s major consideration when she changed her jod in the middle of her career?A) Flexible word hours C) Her preference for the lifestyle on campusB) Her research interests D) Prospect of academic accomplishments.60. Guy Grant chose to work as a research at Cambridge in order to_______.A) Do financially more rewarding word. C) enrich his experience in medical researchB) raise his status in the academic word D) exploit better intellectual opportunities61. What contribution can industrial scientists make when they come to teach in a university?A) Increase its graduates’ competi tiveness in the job marketB) Develop its students’ potential in researchC) Help it to obtain financial support from industryD) Gear its research towards practical applications62 William Farris study and other studies show that______A) Social life provides an effective cure for illnessB) Being sociable helps improve one’s quality of lifeC) Women benefit more than men from marriageD) Marriage contributes a great deal to longevity63 Linda Waite’s studies support the idea that________A) Order men should quit smoking to stay healthyB) Marriage can help make up for ill healthC) The married are happier than the unmarriedD) Unmarried people are likely to suffer in later life64 It can be inferred from the context that “flip side” (Line 5, para, 2) refers to ________A) The disadvantages of being marriedB) The emotional problems arising from marriageC) The responsibility of taking care of one’s familyD）The consequence of a broken marriage65 What dose the author say about social networks?A) They have effects similar to those of a marriageB) They help develop people’s community spiritC) They provide timely support for those in needD) They help relieve people of their life’s burdens66 What can be inferred from the last paragraph?A) It’s important that we develop a social network when youngB) To stay healthy,one should have a proper social network C）Getting a divorce means risking a reduced life spanD) We should share our social network with each other完形填空Over half the world's people now live incities. The latest "Global Report on HumanSettlements" says the historic change took placelast year. The report ___67____ this week from U.N. Habitat, a United Nations agency.A century ago, ___68___ than 5% of allpeople lived in cities. ___69__ the middle of thiscentury it could be 70%, or ___70___6,500,000,000 people.Already 3/4 of people in ___71___ countries live in cities. Now most urban population___72___ is in the developing world.Urbanization can __73___ to social and economic progress, but also put __74___ on cities to provide housing and __75___. The newreport says almost 200,000 people move __76__ cities and towns each day. It says worsening inequalities, __77__ by social divisions and 67. A) came on B) came offC) came over D) came out68. A) more B) otherC) less D) rather69. A) By B) ThroughC) Along D) To70. D) really B) barelyC) ever A) almost71. A) flourishing B) developC) thriving D) fertile72. A) extension B) additioD) raise C) growth73. A) keep C) turnB) lead D) refer74. A) pressure B) loadC) restraint D) weight75.A) surroundings D) communiC) concerns B) services76. A) onto B) intoC) around D) upon77. A) pulled C) drivenB) drawn D) pressed78. A) situation B) treasudifferences in ___78___, could lead to violence____79____ cities plan better.Another issue is urban sprawl. This is where cities ___80___ into rural areas,sometimes ___81__ a much faster rate than urban population growth.Sprawl is ___82___ in the United States. Americans move a lot. In a recent study, Art Hall at the University of Kansas found that people are moving away from the __83___ cities to smaller cities. He sees a _84__ toward "de-urbanization" across America.____85___ urban economies still provide ____86____ that rural areas do not.C) wealth D) category79. A) when B) ifC) unless D) whereas80. A) extent B) C) extendD) expand81. A) on B) withC) at D) by82. A) ordinary B) averageC)common D) frequent83. A)major B) majorC) D) 84. A) B) futureC) D) trend85. A) therefore B) thusC) but D) while86. A) B) possibilitiesC) D) qualities翻译87．___________________(为了确保他参加会议)，I called him up in advance.88．The significant museum______________(据说建成于)about a hundred years ago. 89．There would be no life on earth __________________ (没有地球独特的环境)。
2010年12月大学英语四级考试真题及答案（完整版）
2010年12⽉⼤学英语四级考试真题及答案（完整版）Part I Writing (30 minutes)Directions：For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay entitled How Should Parents Help Children to Be Independent? You should write at least 150 words following the outline given below.1. ⽬前不少⽗母为孩⼦包办⼀切2. 为了让孩⼦独⽴, ⽗母应该……How Should Parents Help Children to Be Independent?Part II Reading Comprehension(Skimming and Scanning) (15 minutes)Directions: In this part, you will have 15 minutes to go over the passage quickly and answer the questions on Answer Sheet 1. For questions 1-7, choose the best answer from the four choices marked [A], [B], [C] and [D]. For questions 8-10, complete the sentences with the information given in the passage.A Grassroots RemedyMost of us spend our lives seeking the natural world. To this end, we walk the dog, play golf, go fishing, sit in the garden, drink outside rather than inside the pub, have a picnic, live in the suburbs, go to the seaside, buy a weekend place in the country. The most popular leisure activity in Britain is going for a walk. And when joggers (慢跑者) jog, they don’t run the streets. Every one of them instinctively heads to the park or the river. It is my profound belief that not only do we all need nature, but we all seek nature, whether we know we are doing so or not.But despite this, our children are growing up nature-deprived (丧失). I spent my boyhood climbing trees on Streatham Common, South London. These days, children are robbed of these ancient freedoms, due to problems like crime, traffic, the loss of the open spaces and odd new perceptions about what is best for children, that is to say, things that can be bought, rather than things that can be found.The truth is to be found elsewhere. A study in the US: families had moved to better housing and the children were assessed for ADHD—attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (多动症). Those whose accommodation had more natural views showed an improvement of 19%; those who had the same improvement in material surroundings but no nice view improved just 4%.A study in Sweden indicated that kindergarten children who could play in a natural environment had less illness and greater physical ability than children used only to a normal playground. A US study suggested that when a school gave children access to a natural environment, academic levels were raised across the entire school.Another study found that children play differently in a natural environment. In playgrounds, children create a hierarchy (等级) based on physical abilities, with the tough ones taking the lead. But when a grassy area was planted with bushes, the children got much more into fantasy play, and the social hierarchy was now based on imagination and creativity.Most bullying (恃强凌弱) is found in schools where there is a tarmac (柏油碎⽯) playground; the least bullying is in a natural area that the children are encouraged to explore. This reminds me unpleasantly of Sunnyhill School in Streatham, with its harsh tarmac, where I used to hang about in corners fantasising about wildlife.But children are frequently discouraged from involvement with natural spaces, for health and safety reasons, for fear that they might get dirty or that they might cause damage. So, instead, thedamage is done to the children themselves: not to their bodies but to their souls.One of the great problems of modern childhood is ADHD, now increasingly and expensively treated with drugs. Yet one study after another indicates that contact with nature gives huge benefits to ADHD children. However, we spend money on drugs rather than on green places.The life of old people is measurably better when they have access to nature. The increasing emphasis for the growing population of old people is in quality rather than quantity of years. And study after study finds that a garden is the single most important thing in finding that quality.In wider and more difficult areas of life, there is evidence to indicate that natural surroundings improve all kinds of things. Even problems with crime and aggressive behaviour are reduced when there is contact with the natural world.Dr William Bird, researcher from the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds, states in his study, “A natural environment canreduce violent behaviour because its restorative process helps reduce anger and impulsive behaviour.” Wild places need encouraging for this reason, no matter how small their contribution.We tend to look on nature conservation as some kind of favour that human beings are granting to the natural world. The error here is far too deep: not only do humans need nature for themselves, but the very idea that humanity and the natural world are separable things is profoundly damaging.Human beings are a species of mammals (哺乳动物). For seven million years they lived on the planet as part of nature. Our ancestral selves miss the natural world and long for contact with non-human life. Anyone who has patted a dog, stroked a cat, sat under a tree with a pint of beer, given or received a bunch of flowers or chosen to walk through the park on a nice day, understands that.We need the wild world. It is essential to our well-being, our health, our happiness. Without the wild world we are not more but less civilised. Without other living things around us we are less than human.Five ways to find harmony with the natural worldWalk: Break the rhythm of permanently being under a roof. Get off a stop earlier, make a circuit of the park at lunchtime, walk the child to and from school, get a dog, feel yourself moving in moving air, look, listen, absorb.Sit: Take a moment, every now and then, to be still in an open space. In the garden, anywhere that’s not in the office, anywhere out of the house, away from the routine. Sit under a tree, look at water, feel refreshed, ever so slightly renewed.Drink: The best way to enjoy the natural world is by yourself; the second best way is in company. Take a drink outside with a good person, a good gathering: talk with the sun and the wind with birdsong for background.Learn: Expand your boundaries. Learn five species of bird, five butterflies, five trees, five bird songs. That way, you see and hear more: and your mind responds gratefully to the greater amount of wildness in your life.Travel: The places you always wanted to visit: by the seaside, in the country, in the hills. Take a weekend break, a day-trip, get out there and do it: for the scenery, for the way through the woods, for the birds, for the bees. Go somewhere special and bring specialness home. It lasts forever, after all.注意：此部分试题请在答题卡1上作答。
2010年12月英语四级听力作文真题
2010年12月英语四级听力作文真题Part III Listening Comprehension (35 minutes)Section ADirections: In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long conversations. At the end of each conversation, one or more questions will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked [A], [B], [C] and [D], and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre.注意：此部分试题请在答题卡2上作答。
11. [A] The man should visit the museums. [C] The beach resort is a good choice.[B] She can’t stand the hot weather. [D] She enjoys staying in Washington.12. [A] Her new responsibilities in the company. [B] What her job prospects are.[C] What the customers’ feedback is. [D] The director’s opinion of her work.13. [A] Combine her training with dieting. [B] Repeat the training every three days.[C] Avoid excessive physical training. [D] Include weightlifting in the program.14. [A] When she will return home. [B] Whether she can go by herself.[C] Whether she can travel by air. D] When she will completely recover.15. [A] The woman knows how to deal with the police. [B] The woman had been fined many times before.[C] The woman had violated traffic regulations. [D] The woman is good at finding excuses.16. [A] Switch off the refrigerator for a while. [B] Have someone repair the refrigerator.[C] Ask the man to fix the refrigerator. [D] Buy a refrigerator of better quality17. [A] He owns a piece of land in the downtown area. [B] He has got enough money to buy a house.[C] He can finally do what he has dreamed of. [D] He is moving into a bigger apartment.18. [A] She is black and blue all over. [B] She has to go to see a doctor.[C] She stayed away from work for a few days. [D] She got hurt in an accident yesterday.Questions 19 to 21 are based on the conversation you have just heard.19. [A] She was a bank manager. [B] She was a victim of the robbery.[C] She was a defence lawyer. [D] She was a witness to the crime.20. [A] A tall man with dark hair and a moustache. [B] A youth with a distinguishing mark on his face.[C] A thirty-year-old guy wearing a light sweater. [D] A medium-sized young man carrying a gun.21. [A] Identify the suspect from pictures. [C] Have her photo taken for their files.[B] Go upstairs to sign some document. [D] Verify the record of what she had said.Questions 22 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.22. [A] By reading a newspaper ad. [C] By listening to the morning news.[B] By seeing a commercial on TV. [D] By calling an employment service.23. [A] She could improve her foreign languages. [B] She could work close to her family.[C] She could travel overseas frequently. [D] She could use her previous experiences.24. [A] Taking management courses. [C] Working as a secretary.[B] Teaching English at a university. [D] Studying for a degree in French.25. [A] Prepare for an interview in a couple of days.[B] Read the advertisement again for more details.[C] Send in a written application as soon as possible.[D] Get to know the candidates on the short list.Section BDirections: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked [A], [B], [C] and [D]. Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre.注意：此部分试题请在答题卡2上作答。
2010年12月大学英语四级考试真题+听力原文+答案
Part ⅤCloze (15 minutes)Directions: There are 20 blanks in the following passage. For each blank there are four choices marked [A], [B], [C] and [D] on the right side of the paper. You should choose the ONE that best fits into the passage. Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre.注意：此部分试题请在答题卡2上作答。
Over half the world’s people now live in cities. The latest “Global Report on Human Settlements” says a significant change took place last year. The report 67 this week from U.N. Habitat, a United Nations agency.A century ago, 68 than five percent of all people lived in cities. 69 the middle of this century it could be seventy percent, or 70 six and a half billion people.Already three-fourths of people in 71 countries live in cities. Now most urban population 72 is in the developing world.Urbanization can 73 to social and economic progress, but also put 74 on cities to provide housing and 75 . The new report says almost two hundred thousand people move 76 cities and towns each day. It says worsening inequalities, 77 by social divisions and differences in 78 , could result in violence and crime 79 cities plan better.Another issue is urban sprawl (无序扩展的城区). This is where cities 80 quickly into rural areas, sometimes 81 a much faster rate than urban population growth.Sprawl is 82 in the United States. Americans move a lot. In a recent study, Art Hall at the University of Kansas found that people are moving away from the 83 cities to smaller ones. He sees a 84 tow ard “de-urbanization” across the nation.85 urban economies still provide many 86 that rural areas do not.67. [A] came on [C] came over[B] came off [D] came out68. [A] more [C] less[B] other [D] rather69. [A] By [C] Along[B] Through [D] To70. [A] really [C] ever[B] barely [D] almost71. [A] flourishing [C] thriving[B] developed [D] fertile72. [A] extension [C] raise[B] addition [D] growth73. [A] keep [C] lead[B] turn [D] refer74. [A] pressure [C] restraint[B] load [D] weight75. [A] surroundings [C] concerns[B] communities [D] services76. [A] onto [C] around[B] into [D] upon77. [A] pulled [C] drawn[B] driven [D] pressed78. [A] situation [C] treasure[B] wealth [D] category79. [A] when [C] unless[B] if [D] whereas80. [A] expand [C] invade[B] split [D] enlarge81. [A] in [C] with[B] beyond [D] at82. [A] common [C] ordinary[B] conventional [D] frequent83. [A] essential [C] primitive[B] prior [D] major84. [A] trend [C] direction[B] style [D] path85. [A] Then [C] For[B] But [D] While86. [A] abilities [C] possibilities[B] qualities [D] realitiesPart VI Translation (5 minutes)Directions: Complete the sentences by translating into English the Chinese given in brackets. Please write your translation on Answer Sheet 2.注意：此部分试题请在答题卡2上作答，只需写出译文部分。
CET4听力真题：2010年12月四级听力真题解析（长对话）
CET4听⼒真题：2010年12⽉四级听⼒真题解析（长对话）第1篇M : Mrs. Darlson Thanks very much for coming down to the station .I just like to go over some of the things that you told to the police officer Palar at the bank .W :All rightM : Well, Could you describe the man who rob the bank for this report that we’re filling out here ? now anything at all you can remember would be extremely helpful to usW: Well ,just ,I can only remember basically what I said beforeM :That’s all rightW: The man was tall ,six foot ? and he had dark hair and he had a moustacheM: Very good ,all right ,did he have any other distinguishing marks ?W: Eh , no, none that I can rememberM: Do you remember how old he was by any chance?W: Oh ,well ,I guess around thirty ,maybe younger .give or take a few yearsM :En ,all right ,do you remember anything about what he was wearing ?W: Yes yes , he had on a dark sweater ,a solid colorM :Ok ,anything else that strikes you at the moment ?W:I remember he was wearing a light shirt under the sweater yes yesM : All right Mrs. Darlson ,I really appreciate what you have been through today. I ‘m just going to ask you to look at some photographs before you leave if you don’t mind .It won’t take very long .Can you do that for me ?W: Oh of courseW: Would you like to step this way with me please ?W: OK ,sureM: Thank you !Questions 19 to 21 are based on the conversation you have just heard.19. what do we learn about the woman ?20. what did the suspect look like ?21. what did the man finally ask the woman to do ?四级答案/长对话第⼀篇：解析：该篇长对话涉及的是关于⼀个警察在对⼀个⽬击者做笔录，笔录内容是关于银⾏抢劫者的相关信息。
2010年12月大学英语四级真题(含答案)
2010年12月英语四级考试真题Part I Writing(30 minutes)Directions：For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay entitled How Should Parents Help Children to Be Independent? You should write at least 150 words following the outline given below.1. 目前不少父母为孩子包办一切2. 为了让孩子独立,父母应该……How Should Parents Help Children to Be Independent?注意：此部分试题在答题卡1上Part II Reading Comprehension（Skimming and Scanning) （15 minutes)Directions:In this part, you will have 15 minutes to go over the passage quickly and answer the questions onAnswer Sheet 1. For questions 1-7, choose the bestanswer from the four choices marked A), B), C) andD). For questions 8-10, complete the sen-tences withthe information given in the passage.A Grassroots RemedyMost of us spend our lives seeking the natural world. To this end, we walk the dog, play golf, go fishing, sit in the garden, drink outside rather than inside the pub, have a picnic, live in the suburbs, go to the seaside, buy a weekend place in the country. The most popular leisure activity in Britain is going for a walk. And when joggers (慢跑者) jog, they don’t run the streets. Every one of them instinctively heads to the park or the river. It is my profound belief that not only do we all need nature, but we all seek nature, whether we know we are doing so or not.But despite this, our children are growing up nature-deprived (丧失). I spent my boyhood climbing trees on Streatham Common, South London. These days, children are robbed of these ancient freedoms, due to problems like crime, traffic,the loss of the open spaces and odd new perceptions about what is best for children, that is to say, things that can be bought, rather than things that can be found.The truth is to be found elsewhere. A study in the US: families had moved to better housing and the children were assessed for ADHD—attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (多动症). Those whose accommodation had more natural views showed an improvement of 19%; those who had the same improvement in material surroundings but no nice view improved just 4%.A study in Sweden indicated that kindergarten children who could play in a natural environment had less illness and greater physical ability than children used only to a normal playground.A US study suggested that when a school gave children access to a natural environment, academic levels were raised across the entire school.Another study found that children play differently in a natural environment. In playgrounds, children create a hierarchy (等级) based on physical abilities, with the tough ones taking the lead. But when a grassy area was planted with bushes, the children got much more into fantasy play, and the social hierarchy was now based on imagination and creativity.Most bullying (恃强凌弱) is found in schools where there is a tarmac (柏油碎石) playground; the least bullying is in a natural area that the children are encouraged to explore. This reminds me unpleasantly of Sunnyhill School in Streatham, with its harsh tarmac, where I used to hang about in corners fantasising about wildlife.But children are frequently discouraged from involvement with natural spaces, for health and safety reasons, for fear that they might get dirty or that they might cause damage. So, instead, the damage is done to the children themselves: not to their bodies but to their souls.One of the great problems of modern childhood is ADHD, now increasingly and expensively treated with drugs. Yet one study after another indicates that contact with nature gives huge benefits to ADHD children. However, we spend money on drugs rather than on green places.The life of old people is measurably better when they haveaccess to nature. The increasing emphasis for the growing population of old people is in quality rather than quantity of years. And study after study finds that a garden is the single most important thing in finding that quality.In wider and more difficult areas of life, there is evidence to indicate that natural surroundings improve all kinds of things. Even problems with crime and aggressive behaviour are reduced when there is contact with the natural world.Dr William Bird, researcher from the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds, states in his study, “A natural environment can reduce violent behaviour because its restorative process helps reduce anger and impulsive behaviour.” Wild places need encouraging for this reason, no matter how small their contribution.We tend to look on nature conservation as some kind of favour that human beings are granting to the natural world. The error here is far too deep: not only do humans need nature for themselves, but the very idea that humanity and the natural world are separable things is profoundly damaging.Human beings are a species of mammals (哺乳动物). For seven million years they lived on the planet as part of nature. Our ancestral selves miss the natural world and long for contact with non-human life. Anyone who has patted a dog, stroked a cat, sat under a tree with a pint of beer, given or received a bunch of flowers or chosen to walk through the park on a nice day, understands that.We need the wild world. It is essential to our well-being, our health, our happiness. Without the wild world we are not more but less civilised. Without other living things around us we are less than human.Five ways to find harmony with the natural worldWalk: Break the rhythm of permanently being under a roof. Get off a stop earlier, make a circuit of the park at lunchtime, walk the child to and from school, get a dog, feel yourself moving in moving air, look, listen, absorb.Sit: Take a moment, every now and then, to be still in an open space. In the garden, anywhere that’s not in the office, anywhere out of the house, away from the routine. Sit under atree, look at water, feel refreshed, ever so slightly renewed.Drink: The best way to enjoy the natural world is by yourself; the second best way is in company. Take a drink outside with a good person, a good gathering: talk with the sunand the wind with birdsong for background.Learn: Expand your boundaries. Learn five species of bird,five butterflies, five trees, five bird songs. That way, yousee and hear more: and your mind responds gratefully to the greater amount of wildness in your life.Travel: The places you always wanted to visit: by the seaside, in the country, in the hills. Take a weekend break,a day-trip, get out there and do it: for the scenery, for theway through the woods, for the birds, for the bees. Go somewhere special and bring specialness home. It lasts forever, afterall.注意：此部分试题请在答题卡1上作答。
2010年十二月英语四级考试真题
2010年十二月英语四级考试真题全文共10篇示例，供读者参考篇1Hey guys! Today I want to talk to you about the 2010 December English CET-4 exam. So, the exam was pretty tough, but I think I did okay.The first part of the exam was the listening section. They played a bunch of recordings and we had to answer questions about them. Some of the recordings were really fast, so it was hard to keep up. But I tried my best and I think I got most of the answers right.Next, we had the reading section. We had to read a bunch of passages and answer questions about them. There were some difficult words in the passages, but I used the context clues to figure out what they meant. I also tried to skim the passage first and then go back and read it more carefully to save time.After that, we had the writing section. We had to write an essay on a given topic. The topic was about the importance of learning a second language. I wrote about how learning a second language can help us communicate with people from differentcountries and learn about their cultures. I also talked about how it can help us in our future career.Finally, we had the grammar and vocabulary section. We had to fill in the blanks with the correct words and choose the right answer to complete the sentences. Some of the questions were tricky, but I remembered the grammar rules we learned in class and tried to apply them.Overall, I think I did pretty well on the exam. I studied really hard and tried my best on each section. I hope I get a good score so I can move on to the next level of English. Thanks for listening to my recap of the 2010 December English CET-4 exam!篇2The 2010 December CET-4 exam was super tough! I was all prepared and ready to go, but man, those questions were tricky. The reading section was the hardest for me. I mean, who knows all those fancy words and complicated sentences? But hey, I did my best and just tried to pick the answers that made the most sense to me.The listening part was not too bad. I could understand most of what the people were saying, but some of those accents werereally tough to catch. I just had to stay focused and listen carefully to get the answers right.The writing section was a bit of a challenge too. I had to write an essay about my future plans, and let me tell you, it was not easy. I was trying to remember all the grammar rules and vocabulary I had learned, but sometimes I just had to guess. I hope the examiner can understand my handwriting, though!And don't even get me started on the grammar and vocabulary section. I mean, who in the world knows all those words and rules?! But hey, I did my best and just tried to choose the answers that sounded right.Overall, the exam was tough, but I'm proud of myself for giving it my all. No matter what happens, I know I did my best, and that's all that matters. Now, it's just a waiting game until the results come out. Fingers crossed!篇3Title: My Experience Taking the 2010 December English Proficiency ExamHey guys, I wanna tell you about my experience takin' the 2010 December English Proficiency Exam. It was like, the scariest thing ever, but also super cool at the same time!So, like, the exam had four parts: listening, reading, writing, and speakin'. The listenin' part was pretty easy for me 'cause I watch a lot of English movies and listen to English songs all the time. But I gotta admit, some of the accents were kinda tricky to understand.The readin' part was okay too, 'cause I love readin' books in English. There were some hard words and phrases, but I just tried to guess the meanin' from the context. I think I did pretty good in that part.Writin' was the hardest part for me. I had to write an essay about environmental problems and how to solve 'em. I had to like, use fancy words and stuff, which was not my thing. But I tried my best to make my essay sound smart.Finally, there was the speakin' part. Oh man, that was nerve-wracking! I had to talk about a topic randomly picked by the examiner, and I only had a few minutes to prepare. I stumbled on my words a bit, but I think I got my point across.Overall, takin' the exam was a rollercoaster of emotions. I felt scared, excited, nervous, and relieved all at once. But ya know what? I'm super proud of myself for takin' on the challenge and givin' it my best shot.So yeah, that was my experience takin' the 2010 December English Proficiency Exam. It was tough, but totally worth it. I can't wait to see how I did and hopefully pass with flyin' colors!Bye for now, see ya later!篇4Oh yeah! I remember this one time in December 2010 when I took the English four-level exam. It was so crazy, let me tell you all about it!So, the exam had a bunch of different sections like listening, reading, writing, and speaking. The listening part was super hard because they played these recordings super fast and I could barely keep up. I remember trying to write down everything I heard, but I missed a bunch of stuff.Then there was the reading section, where we had to read all these long passages and answer questions about them. I was sonervous that I kept changing my answers, and I think I might have messed up a few questions because of it.The writing part was next, and we had to write a whole essay on a topic they gave us. I remember feeling so stressed out because I didn't know if I was using the right grammar or vocabulary. But I just kept writing and hoped for the best.Finally, there was the speaking section, where we had to talk to the examiner about different topics. I was so worried that I would forget everything I had studied, but the examiner was really nice and helped me through it.Overall, the exam was really tough, but I think I did pretty well. I just tried my best and didn't give up, and that's all anyone can ask for, right? I'll never forget that crazy day in December 2010 when I took the English four-level exam. It was definitely an experience I won't forget!篇5Oh boy, the English Level 4 exam in December 2010 was like super hard! I remember sitting in the classroom, feeling all nervous and stuff. But hey, I did my best and tried to answer all the questions. Let me tell you all about it.The reading part was tough, I had to read like a really long passage about climate change and answer questions about it. I had to pay close attention to the details in the text to get the right answers. But you know what? I managed to get through it!Then there was the listening section, where they played recordings and we had to answer questions about them. Some of the recordings were really fast, and I had to really focus to understand what they were saying. It was a bit challenging, but I think I did okay.Next up was the writing part, where we had to write an essay. The topic was about the importance of learning a second language. I wrote about how learning another language can help us communicate with people from different cultures and make new friends. I even shared some personal experiences about learning English. I hope the examiner liked it!Finally, there was the grammar and vocabulary section. We had to fill in the blanks with the correct words and choose the right grammar structures. I remember struggling a bit with the verb tenses, but I think I managed to do pretty well overall.After the exam was over, I felt so relieved! I couldn't wait to find out my score and see if I passed. It was a tough test, but I'm proud of myself for giving it my best shot.So yeah, that was my experience with the English Level 4 exam in December 2010. It was a challenging but also a valuable learning experience. I can't wait to see how I did and what my next English adventure will be like!篇6Hey guys! Do you remember when we had to take the English Level 4 test in December 2010? It was super hard but also kind of fun, right? Let me tell you all about it!So first off, we had to write an essay about the importance of learning a second language. I remember thinking about all the cool places we could visit and people we could talk to if we knew another language. Plus, it's always good to learn new things, right?Next, we had to do some reading comprehension. The passages were a little tough, but if you read carefully and paid attention, you could usually figure out the answers. I remember feeling really proud of myself when I got the tricky ones right!After that, we had some listening exercises. We had to listen to people talking and answer questions about what they said. Some of the speakers had accents, which made it a bit harder, but it was also cool to hear different ways people speak English.Then came the grammar section. We had to choose the right words to fill in the blanks in sentences. I always struggled with this part because there were so many rules to remember. But hey, practice makes perfect, right?Finally, we had the vocabulary section. We had to match words with their definitions and synonyms. This part was kind of fun because it felt like a little puzzle. Plus, it's always good to learn new words to impress our friends!Overall, the English Level 4 test was tough, but I felt proud of myself for trying my best. And hey, even if we didn't get a perfect score, at least we learned something new, right? Who knows, maybe one day we'll be fluent in English and travel the world! Keep studying, guys, and remember, practice makes perfect!篇7Hey guys, have you heard about the English CET-4 exam in December 2010? It was like so crazy! Let me tell you all about it.So basically, the exam had four parts: listening, reading, writing, and translation. The listening part was super tricky, with lots of different accents and fast speakers. I had to really focus to understand everything.Next came the reading part. There were like a million passages to read, from newspapers to academic articles. I had to be super quick to answer all the questions in time.Then came the writing part. We had to write an essay on a given topic, like "the importance of education" or "the impact of social media." I had to think fast to come up with good points and examples to support my ideas.Finally, there was the translation part. We had to translate English sentences into Chinese, and Chinese sentences into English. It was tough because some of the sentences were really complex.Overall, the exam was tough but I think I did pretty well. I studied really hard and tried my best on every part. I hope I pass and get my CET-4 certificate!Anyway, that's my experience with the English CET-4 exam in December 2010. It was a crazy ride but I learned a lot and had fun challenging myself. Can't wait to see how I did!篇8Hey guys, do you remember the English CET-4 exam in December 2010? It was like, super tough but also kind of fun, right? Let me tell you all about it!So, like, the exam had a bunch of different parts, including listening, reading, writing and translating. The listening part was totally crazy because they played these recordings really fast and you had to write down answers at the same time. I was like, "Whoa, slow down, I can't keep up!"The reading section was pretty cool though, with all these passages about different topics like history, science and stuff. I remember one about climate change and another one about ancient civilizations. It was really interesting to learn new things while taking a test.The writing part was probably the hardest for me because I had to come up with my own ideas and write a whole essay in English. I was sweating bullets trying to remember all the grammar rules and vocabulary we learned in class. But in the end, I was super proud of what I wrote.And let's not forget about the translating part! It was pretty challenging to translate sentences from Chinese to English and vice versa. I had to be super careful with my word choice andmake sure everything made sense. It was like a puzzle trying to figure out the best way to express each idea.Overall, the CET-4 exam in December 2010 was a real rollercoaster of emotions. It was stressful and nerve-wracking at times, but also exciting and rewarding. I felt like a true language master after finishing that test!So, yeah, that was my experience with the English CET-4 exam in December 2010. It was a wild ride, but I'm so glad I went through it. It really helped me improve my English skills and become more confident in using the language. Can't wait to tackle more challenges in the future!篇9Yo, what's up guys! Today, I wanna talk about the December 2010 English CET-4 exam. It was like a big deal back then, ya know? So let's dive into it!The listening part was pretty cool. They played these recordings and we had to answer questions about them. Easy peasy, right? But some of the accents were kinda tricky, like British or Australian. But hey, we managed to pull through!Next up was the reading part. Man, those passages were so long! We had to read like a hundred lines just to answer a few questions. But hey, it's all good. We just had to focus and use our reading skills. Piece of cake!Now, the writing part was a bit challenging. We had to write an essay about a certain topic. But hey, we've been practicing our writing skills in class, so we got this in the bag! Just gotta remember to use good grammar and vocab, ya know?Finally, the translation part. We had to translate some Chinese sentences into English. It was a bit tough, but we just had to remember our vocab and grammar rules. No sweat!Overall, the December 2010 CET-4 exam was a bit tough, but we managed to pull through. We just had to stay focused, use our skills, and believe in ourselves. And you know what? We did it! So proud of us!Alright, that's all for now. Remember to keep practicing your English skills, guys! We got this! Peace out!篇10Oh wow, the year 2010 was like, super old! But I remember when my big brother was studying for his English four-levelexam in December. He was so stressed out, but I thought it was kinda cool. So I snuck a peek at some of the questions and tried to answer them in my own words. Here goes!The first question was about global warming. It was like, "How can we reduce carbon emissions to help the environment?" And I was like, "Oh, that's easy! We can ride bikes instead of driving cars, and turn off the lights when we're not using them." I think that would totally work, right?The second question was about technology. It asked, "Do you think cell phones are making people less social?" And I was like, "Um, yeah, totally! People are always on their phones instead of talking to each other. We should all put our phones down and have a real conversation once in a while."Then there was a question about education. It was like, "Should students be allowed to use the internet during exams?" And I was like, "Hmm, that's a tough one. I think if students use the internet, they might cheat. So maybe it's better to just use our brains and study hard for exams."The last question was about fashion. It asked, "Do you think people should follow fashion trends or wear whatever they like?" And I was like, "Oh, I love fashion! I think people should wearwhatever makes them happy, whether it's trendy or not. As long as they feel confident, that's all that matters."So yeah, that's my take on the 2010 English four-level exam questions. I hope my big brother did well on his test! And maybe one day, I'll be the one studying for it. But for now, I'll just keep being a curious little kid who loves to learn new things. Thanks for reading my super long article! Bye bye!。
大学英语四六级听力原文.doc
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下面是给大家整理的大学英语四六级听力原文，供大家参阅!2010年12月CET4英语四级听力真题原文11.M: Oh my god! The heat is simply unbearable here. I wish we ve gone to the beach instead.W: Well, with the museums and restaurants in Washington I ll be happy here no matter what the temperature.Q：What does the woman mean?12.M: How s the new job going?W: Well, I m learning a lot of new things, but I wish the director would give me some feedback.Q：What does the woman want to know?13.M: Can you help me work out a physical training program John?W: Sure, but whatever you do be careful not to overdo it. Last time I had two weeks worth of weight-lifting in three days and I hurt myself.Q: What does the man suggest the woman do?14.M: I have an elderly mother and I m worried about her going on a plane. Is there any risk?W: Not if her heart is all right. If she has a heart condition, I d recommend against it.Q: What does the man want to know about his mother?15.M: Why didn t you stop when we first signaled you at the crossroads?W: Sorry, I was just a bit absent-minded. Anyway, do I have to pay a fine?Q: what do we learn from the conversation?16.M: I m no expert, but that noise in your refrigerator doesn t sound right. Maybe you should have it fixed.W: You re right. And I suppose I ve put it off long enough.Q: What will the woman probably do?17.M: I did extremely well on the sale of my downtown apartment. Now, I have enough money to buy that piece of land I ve had my eye on and build a house on it.W: Congratulations!Does that mean you ll be moving soon?Q: What do we learn about the man from the conversation?18.W: My hand still hurts from the fall on the ice yesterday. I wonder if I broke something.M: I m no doctor, but it s not black and blue or anything. Maybe you just need to rest it for a few days.Q: what do we learn about the woman from the conversation?长对话(19~21)M: Mrs. Dawson, thanks very much for coming down to the station. I just like to go over some of the things that you told police officer Parmer at the bank.W: All right.M: Well, could you describe the man who robbed the bank for this report that we re filling out here? Now, anything at all that you can remember would be extremely helpful to us.W: Well, just, I can only remember basically what I said before.M: That s all right.W: The man was tall, six foot, and he had dark hair, and he had moustache.M: Very good. All right, did he have any other distinguishing marks?W: Um, no, none that I can remember.M: Do you remember how old he was by any chance?W: Well, I guess around 30, maybe younger, give or take a few years.M: Mm, all right. Do you remember anything about what he was wearing?W: Yes, yes, he had on a dark sweater, a solid color.M: OK. Um, anything else that strikes you at the moment?W: I remember he was wearing a light shirt under the sweater. Yes, yes.M: All right. Mrs. Dawson, I really appreciate what you ve been through today. I m just going to ask you to look at some photographs before you leave if you don t mind. It won t take very long. Can you do that for me?W: Oh, of course.M: Would you like to step this way with me, please?W: OK, sure.M: Thank you.Questions 19 to 21 are based on the conversation you have just heard.19. What do we learn about the woman?20. What did the suspect look like?21. What did the man finally asked the woman to do?长对话(22~25)W: Good morning, I m calling about the job that was in the paper last night.M: Well, could you tell me your name?W: Candidate Foreset.M: Oh yes. What exactly is it that interests you about the job?W: Well, I thought it was just right for me.M: Really? Um Could you tell me a little about yourself?W: Yes. I m 23. I ve been working abroad.M: Where exactly have you been working?W: In Geneva.M: Oh, Geneva. And what were you doing there?W: Secretarial work. Previous to that, I was at university.M: Which university was that?W: The University of Manchester. I ve got a degree in English.M: You said you ve been working in Geneva. Do you have any special reason for wanting to come back?W: I thought it would be nice to be near to the family.M: I see, and how do you see yourself developing in this job?W: Well, I m ambitious. I do hope that my career as a secretary will lead me eventually into management.M: I see. You have foreign languages?W: French and Italian.M: Well, I think the best thing for you to do is do reply a writing to the advertisement.W: Can t I arrange for an interview now?M: Well, I m afraid we must wait until all the applications are in, in writing, and then decide on the short list. If you are on the short list, of course we should see you.W: Oh, I see.M: I look forward to receiving your application in writing in a day or two.W: Oh, yes, yes, certainly.M: Ok, thank you very much. Goodbye.W: Thank you. Goodbye.Questions 22 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.22. How did the woman get to know about the job vacancy?23. Why did the woman find the job appealing?24. What had the woman been doing in Geneva?25. What was the woman asked to do in the end?Section BPassage OneOne of the greatest heartbreaks for fire fighters occurs when they fail to rescue a child from a burning building because the child, frightened by smoke and noise, hides under a bed or in a closet and is later found dead. Saddest of all is when children catch a glimpse of the masked the fire fighter but hide because they think they have seen a monster. To prevent such tragedies, fire fighter Eric Velez gives talks to children in his community, explaining that they should never hide during a fire. He displays fire fighters equipment, including the oxygen mask, which he encourages his listeners to play with and put on. If you see us, Velez tells them, don t hide! We are not monsters. We have come to rescue you. Velez gives his presentations in English and Spanish. Growing up in San Francisco, he learnt Spanish from his immigrant parents. Velez and other fire fighters throughout North America, who give similar presentations, will never know how many lives they save through their talks. But it s a fact that informative speaking saves lives. For example, several months after listening to an informative speech, Pete Gentry in North Carolina rescued his brother who is choking on food, by using the method taught by student speaker, Julie Paris. In addition to saving lives, informative speakers help people learn new skills, solve problems and acquire fascinating facts about the exciting world in which they live.26 Why do some children trapped in a burning building hide from masked fire fighters?27 What does the passage tell us about fire fighter Eric Velez?28 What do we learn about Pete Gentry?29 What message is the speaker trying to convey?Passage TwoSome people want to make and save a lot of money in order to retire early.I see people pursuing higher paying and increasingly demanding careers to accomplish this goal. They make many personal sacrifices in exchange for income today. The problem is that tomorrow might not come. Even if it all goes according to plan, will you know how to be happy when you are not working ifyou spend your entire life making money? More importantly, who will be around for you to share your leisure time with? At the other extreme are people who live only for today. Why bother saving when I might not be here tomorrow, they argue. The danger of this approach is that tomorrow may come after all. And most people don t want to spend all their tomorrows working for a living. The earlier neglect of saving, however, makes it difficult not to work when you are older. You maybe surprise to hear me say that if you must pick an extreme I think it s better to pick the spend-all approach. As long as you don t mind continuing to work, assuming your health allows, you should be OK. At least, you are making use of your money, and hopefully deriving value and pleasure from it. Postponing doing what you love and being with people you love until retirement can be a mistake. It may never come. Retirement can be a great time for some people. For others, it is a time of boredom, loneliness and poor health.30 Why do some people pursue higher paying but demanding careers?31 What is the danger facing people who live only for today?32 What does the speaker seem to advocate?Passage ThreeImagine that someone in your neighborhood broke the law, and the judge put the whole neighborhood under suspicion. How fair will that be? Well, it happens everyday to high schoolers. Just because some students have stolen things in shops, all of us are treated like thieves. Even though I d never steal.Store employees looked at me like I m some kind of hardened criminal. For example, during one lunch period, my friend Denny and I went to the Graben Gore Restaurant to have a hot dog. We arrived to find a line of students waiting outside. A new sign in the window told the story. No more than two students at a time . After 15 minutes, we finally got in. But the store manger laid the evil eye on us. I asked him about the new sign, and he said, You kids are stealing too much stuff. You kids? Too much stuff? We were not only assumed to be thieves, but brilliant, greedy thieves. The most annoying thing though, is the way employees watched my friends and me. It s horrible.Once, at a drug store, I was looking around and found a guy standing on a large box, stocking the shelves. He was watching my hands, more than he was watching his own. I showed him that my hands were empty. He got down off his box and rushed off, as if he was going to get the store manger. How crazy is that!33. What does the speaker find to be unfair?34. What measure did the Graben Gore Restaurant take to stop stealing?35. What happened in a drug store that greatly annoyed the speaker?Section CWriting keeps us in touch with other people. We write to communicate with relatives and friends. We write to preserve our family histories so our children and grandchildren can learn and appreciate their heritage. With computers and Internet connections in so many households, colleges, and businesses, people are e-mailing friends and relatives all the time -- or talking to them in writing in online chat rooms. It is cheaper than calling long distance, and a lot more convenient than waiting until Sunday for the telephone rates to drop. Students are e-mailing their professors to receive and discuss their classroom assignments and to submit them. They are e-mailing classmates to discuss and collaborate on homework. They are also sharing information about concerts and sports events, as well as jokes and their philosophies of life.Despite the growing importance of computers, however, there will always be a place and need for the personal letter. A hand-written note to a friend or a family member is the best way to communicate important thoughts. No matter what the content of the message, its real point is, I want you to know that I care about you. This writing practice brings rewards that can t be seen in bank accounts, but only in the success of human relationships.2011年6月CET4英语四级听力真题原文Section A11. M: Shawn s been trying for months to find a job. But I wonder how he could get a job when he looks like that.W: Oh, that poor guy! He really should shave himself every other day at least and put on something clean.Q: What do we learn about Shawn?12. W: I wish Jane would call when sheknowshe ll be late. This is not the first time we ve had to wait for her.M: I agree. But she does have to drive through very heavy traffic to get here.Q: What does the man imply?13. M: Congratulations! I heard your baseball team is going to the Middle Atlantic Championship.W: Yeah, we re all working real hard right now!Q: What is the woman s team doing?14. W: John s been looking after his mother in the hospital. She was injured in a car accident two weeks ago and still in critical condition.W：Oh, that s terrible. And you know his father passed away last year.Q: What do we learn about John?15.M: What a boring speaker! I can hardly stay awake.W: Well, I don t know. In fact, I think it s been a long time since I ve heard anyone is good.Q: What do we learn from the conversation?16. W: I m having a lot of trouble with logic and it seems my professor can t explain it in a way that makes sense to me.M: You know, there is a tutoring service on campus. I was about to drop statistics before they helped me out.Q: What does the man mean?17. M: This is a stylish overcoat. I saw you wearing it last week, did t I ?W: Oh, that wasn t me. That was my sister Joe. She s in your class.Q: What does the woman mean?18. M: Jane, suppose you lost all your money while taking a vacation overseas, what would you do?W: Well, I guess I d sell my watch or computer or do some odd jobs till I could afford a return plane ticket.Q: What are the speakers talking about?Conversation OneM: Hello, Professor Johnson.W: Hello, Tony, so what shall we work on today?M: Well, the problem is that this writing assignment isn t coming out right. What I thought I was writing on was to talk about what a particular sport means to me when I participate in.W: What sport did you choose?M: I decided to write about cross-country skiing.W: What are you going to say about skiing?M: That s the problem. I thought I would write about how peaceful it is to be out in the country.W: So why is that a problem?M: I d like to start describing how quite it is to be . I keep mentioning how much effort it takes to keep going. Cross-country skiing isn t as simple as some people think. It takes a lot of energy, but that s not heart of my paper, so I guess I should leave it out. But now I don t know how to explain that feeling of peacefulness without explaining how hard you have to work for it. It all fits together. It s not like just sitting down somewhere and watching the clouds roll by. That s different.W: Then you have to include that in your point. The peacefulness of cross-country skiing is the kind you earn by effort. Why leave that out? Part of the point you knew beforehand, but part you discovered as you wrote. That s common, right?M: Yeah, I guess so.Q19. What is the topic of the man s writing assignment?Q20. What problem does the man have while working on his paper?Q21. What does the woman say is common in writing papers?Conversation TwoW: Good evening and welcome to this week s Business World.It program for and about business people. Tonight we have Mr. Angeleno who came to the US six years ago, and is now an established businessman with three restaurants in town.Tell us Mr. Angeleno, how did you get started?M: Well I started off with a small diner. I did all the cooking myself and my wife waited on tables. It was really too much work for two people. My cooking is great. And word got around town about the food. Within a year, I had to hire another cook and four waitresses. When thatrestaurant became very busy, I decided to expand my business. Now with three placesmy main concern is keeping the business successful and running smoothly.W: Do you advertise?M: Oh yes. I don t have any TV commercials, because they are too expensive. But I advertise a lot on radio and in local newspapers. My children used to distributeads. in nearby shopping centres, but we don t need to do that anymore.W: Why do you believe you ve been so successful?M: Em, I always serve the freshest possible food and I make the atmosphere as comfortable and as pleasant as I can, so that my customers will want to come back.W: So you always aim to please the customers?M: Absolutely!Without them I would at all.W: Thank you Mr.Angeleno.I think your advice will be helpfull to those just staring out in business.Questions 23 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.22. What is the woman s occupation23. what do we learn about Mr.Angeleno s business at its beginning24. what does Mr.Angeleno say about advertising his businesse.25. What does the man say contribute to his success?2011年6月CET4英语四级听力真题原文(2)Section BPassage OneThere are many commonly held beliefs about eye glasses and eyesight that are not proven facts. For instance, some people believe that wearing glasses too soon weakens the eyes. But there is no evidence to show that the structure of eyes is changed by wearing glasses at a young age. Wearing the wrong glasses, however, can prove harmful. Studies show that for adults there is no danger, but children can develop loss of vision if they have glasses inappropriate for their eyes.We have all heard some of the common myths about how eyesight gets bad. Most people believe that reading in dim light大学英语四六级写作范文英语四级与六级之间都是大学英语专业必考的一个考试，它的写作也是同理。
Cet-4 2010年12月听力原文、答案与详解
2010年12月Cet-4听力原文、答案与详解Part III Listening ComprehensionSECTION A11. A) The man should visit the museums.B) She can’t stand the hot weather.C) The beach resort is a good choice.D) She enjoys staying in Washington.M: Oh my god! The heat is simply u nbearable here. I wish we’ve gone to the beach instead.W: Well, with the museums and restaurants in Washington I’ll be happy here no matter what the temperature.Q: What does the woman mean?答案：D解析：Woman最后说到I’ll be happy here no matter what the temperature. 这表明了她待在这里很愉快，很享受待在华盛顿，故选D。
12. A) Her new responsibilities in the company.B) What her job prospects are.C) What the customers’ feedback is.D) The director’s opinion of her work.M: How’s the new job going?W: Well, I’m learning a lot of new things,but I wish the director would give me some feedback.Q: What does the woman want to know?答案：D解析：Woman说到but I wish the director would give me some feedback. 这表明了她希望得到director的意见(即反馈)，故选D。
2010年12月四级答案全解及听力材料
2010年12月四级答案全解及听力材料听力原文Section A短对话 (11~18)11.M: Oh my god! The heat is simply unbearable here. I wish we’ve gone to the beach instead.W: Well, with the museums and restaurants in Washington I’ll be happy here no matter what the temperature.Q：What does the woman mean?12.M: How’s the new job going?W: Well, I’m learning a lot of new things, but I wish the director would give me some feedback.Q：What does the woman want to know?13.M: Can you help me work out a physical training program John?W: Sure, but whatever you do be careful not to overdo it. Last time I had two weeks’ worth of weight-lifting in three days and I hurt myself.Q: What does the man suggest the woman do?14.M: I have an elderly mother and I’m wor ried about her going on a plane.Is there any risk?W: Not if her heart is all right. If she has a heart condition, I’d recommend against it.Q: What does the man want to know about his mother?15.M: Why didn’t you stop when we first signaled you at the crossroads?W: Sorry, I was just a bit absent-minded. Anyway, do I have to pay a fine?Q: what do we learn from the conversation?16.M: I’m no expert, but that noise in your refrigerator doesn’t sound right. Maybe you should have it fixed.W: You’re right. And I suppose I’ve put it off long enough.Q: What will the woman probably do?17.M: I did extremely well on the sale of my downtown apartment. Now, I have enough money to buy that piece of land I’ve had my eye on and build a hous e on it.W: Congratulations!Does that mean you’ll be moving soon?Q: What do we learn about the man from the conversation?18.W: My hand still hurts from the fall on the ice yesterday. I wonder if I broke something.M: All right. Mrs. Dawson, I really appreciate what you’ve been through today. I’m just going to ask you to look at some photographs before you leave if you don’t mind. It won’t take very long. Can you do that for me?W: Oh, of course.M: Would you like to step this way with me, please?W: OK, sure.M: Thank you.Questions 19 to 21 are based on the conversation you have just heard.19. What do we learn about the woman?20. What did the suspect look like?21. What did the man finally asked the woman to do?长对话 (22~25)W: Good morning, I’m calling about the job that was in the paper last night.M: Well, could you tell me your name?W: Candidate Foreset.M: Oh yes. What exactly is it that interests you about the job?W: Well, I thought it was just right for me.M: Really? Um… Could you tell me a little about yourself?W: Yes. I’m 23. I’ve been working abroad.M: Where exactly have you been working?W: In Geneva.M: Oh, Geneva. And what were you doing there?W: Secretarial work. Previous to that, I was at university.M: Which university was that?W: The University of Manchester. I’ve got a degree in English.M: You said you’ve been working in Geneva. Do you have any special reason for wanting to come back?W: I thought it would be nice to be near to the family.M: I see, and how do you see yourself developing in this job?W: Well, I’m ambitious. I do hope that my career as a secretary will lead me eventually into management.M: I see. You have foreign languages?W: French and Italian.M: Well, I think the best thing for you to do is do reply a writing to the advertisement.W: Can’t I arrange for an interview now?M: Well, I’m afraid we must wait until all the applications are in, in writing, and then decide on the short list. If you are on the short list, of course we should see you.W: Oh, I see.M: I look forward to receiving your application in writing in a day or two.W: Oh, yes, yes, certainly.M: Ok, thank you very much. Goodbye.W: Thank you. Goodbye.Questions 22 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.22. How did the woman get to know about the job vacancy?23. Why did the woman find the job appealing?24. What had the woman been doing in Geneva?25. What was the woman asked to do in the end?Section BPassage OneOne of the greatest heartbreaks for fire fighters occurs when they fail to rescue a child from a burning building because the child, frightened by smoke and noise, hides under a bed or in a closet and is later found dead. Saddest of all is when children catch a glimpse of the masked the fire fighter but hide because they think they have seen a monster. To prevent such tragedies, fire fighter Eric Velez gives talks to children in his community, explaining that they should nev er hide during a fire. He displays fire fighters’ equipment, including the oxygen mask, which he encourages his listeners to play with and put on. “If you see us,” Velez tells them, “don’t hide! We are not monsters. We have come to rescue you.” Velez gives his presentations in English and Spanish. Growing up in San Francisco, he learnt Spanish from his immigrant parents. Velez and other fire fighters throughout North America, who give similar presentations, will never know how many lives they save through their talks. But it’s a fact that informative speaking saves lives. For example,several months after listening to an informative speech, Pete Gentry in North Carolina rescued his brother who is choking on food, by using the method taught by student speaker, Julie Paris. In addition to saving lives, informative speakers help people learn new skills, solve problems and acquire fascinating facts about the exciting world in which they live.26 Why do some children trapped in a burning building hide from masked fire fighters?27 What does the passage tell us about fire fighter Eric Velez?28 What do we learn about Pete Gentry?29 What message is the speaker trying to convey?Passage TwoSome people want to make and save a lot of money in order to retire early.I see people pursuing higher paying and increasingly demanding careers to accomplish this goal. They make many personal sacrifices in exchange for income today. The problem is that tomorrow might not come. Even if it all goes according to plan, will you know how to be happy when you are not working if you spend your entire life making money? More importantly, who will be around for you to share your leisure time with? At the other extreme are people who live only for today. Why bother saving when I might not be here tomorrow, they argue. The danger of this approach is that tomorrow may come after all. And most people don't want to spend all their tomorrows working for a living. The earlier neglect of saving, however, makes it difficult not to work when you are older. You maybesurprise to hear me say that if you must pick an extreme I think it's better to pick the spend-all approach. As long as you don't mind continuing to work, assuming your health allows, you should be OK. At least, you are making use of your money, and hopefully deriving value and pleasure from it. Postponing doing what you love and being with people you love until retirement can be a mistake. It may never come. Retirement can be a great time for some people. For others, it is a time of boredom, loneliness and poor health.30 Why do some people pursue higher paying but demanding careers?31 What is the danger facing people who live only for today?32 What does the speaker seem to advocate?Passage ThreeImagine that someone in your neighborhood broke the law, and the judge put the whole neighborhood under suspicion. How fair will that be? Well, it happens everyday to high schoolers. Just because some students have stolen things in shops, all of us are treated like thieves. Even though I’d never steal.Store employees looked at me like I’m some kind of hardened criminal. For example, during one lunch period, my friend Denny and I went to the Graben Gore Restaurant to have a hot dog. We arrived to find a line of students waiting outside. A new sign in the window told the story. “No more than two students at a time”. After 15 minutes, we finally got in. But the store manger laid the evil eye on us. I asked him about the new sign, and he said, “You kidsare stealing too much stuff.” You kids? Too much stuff? We were not only assumed to be thieves, but brilliant, greedy thieves. The most annoying thing though, is the way employees watched my friends and me. It’s horrible.Once, at a drug store, I was looking around and found a guy standing on a large box, stocking the shelves. He was watching my hands, more than he was watching his own. I showed him that my hands were empty. He got down off his box and rushed off, as if he was going to get the store manger. How crazy is that!33. What does the speaker find to be unfair?34. What measure did the Graben Gore Restaurant take to stop stealing?35. What happened in a drug store that greatly annoyed the speaker? Section CWriting keeps us in touch with other people. We write to communicate with relatives and friends. We write to preserve our family histories so our children and grandchildren can learn and appreciate their heritage. With computers and Internet connections in so many households, colleges, and businesses, people are e-mailing friends and relatives all the time -- or talking to them in writing in online chat rooms. It is cheaper than calling long distance, and a lot more convenient than waiting until Sunday for the telephone rates to drop. Students are e-mailing their professors to receive and discuss their classroom assignments and to submit them. They are e-mailing classmates to discuss and collaborate on homework. They are also sharing information about concerts andsports events, as well as jokes and their philosophies of life.Despite the growing importance of computers, however, there will always be a place and need for the personal letter. A hand-written note to a friend or a family member is the best way to communicate important thoughts. No matter what the content of the message, its real point is, "I want you to know that I care about you." This writing practice brings rewards that can’t be seen in bank accounts, but only in the success of human relationships.说说今天的作文吧，典型的给定观点的文章，也可以说是问题解决的文章。
2010年英语四级CET4考试听力真题、答案及原文(12月)
2010年英语四级CET4考试听力真题、答案及原文（12月）听力试题Section A11. [A] The man should visit the museums. [C] The beach resort is a good choice.[B] She can’t stand the hot weather. [D] She enjoys staying in Washington.12. [A] Her new responsibilities in the company.[B] What her job prospects are.[C] What the customers’ feedback is.[D] The director’s opinion of her work.13. [A] Combine her training with dieting.[B] Repeat the training every three days.[C] Avoid excessive physical training.[D] Include weightlifting in the program.14. [A] When she will return home.[B] Whether she can go by herself.[C] Whether she can travel by air.[D] When she will completely recover.15. [A] The woman knows how to deal with the police.[B] The woman had been fined many times before.[C] The woman had violated traffic regulations.[D] The woman is good at finding excuses.16. [A] Switch off the refrigerator for a while.[B] Have someone repair the refrigerator.[C] Ask the man to fix the refrigerator.[D] Buy a refrigerator of better quality.17. [A] He owns a piece of land in the downtown area.[B] He has got enough money to buy a house.[C] He can finally do what he has dreamed of.[D] He is moving into a bigger apartment.18. [A] She is black and blue all over.[B] She has to go to see a doctor.[C] She stayed away from work for a few days.[D] She got hurt in an accident yesterday.Questions 19 to 21 are based on the conversation you have just heard.19. [A] She was a bank manager.[B] She was a victim of the robbery.[C] She was a defence lawyer.[D] She was a witness to the crime.20. [A] A tall man with dark hair and a moustache.[B] A youth with a distinguishing mark on his face.[C] A thirty-year-old guy wearing a light sweater.[D] A medium-sized young man carrying a gun.21. [A] Identify the suspect from pictures. [C] Have her photo taken for their files.[B] Go upstairs to sign some document. [D] Verify the record of what she had said. Questions 22 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.22. [A] By reading a newspaper ad. [C] By listening to the morning news.[B] By seeing a commercial on TV. [D] By calling an employment service.23. [A] She could improve her foreign languages. [B] She could work close to her family.[C] She could travel overseas frequently. [D] She could use her previous experiences.24. [A] Taking management courses. [C] Working as a secretary.[B] Teaching English at a university. [D] Studying for a degree in French.25. [A] Prepare for an interview in a couple of days.[B] Read the advertisement again for more details.[C] Send in a written application as soon as possible.[D] Get to know the candidates on the short list.Section BPassage OneQuestions 26 to 29 are based on the passage you have just heard.。
2010年12月英语四级听力真题和答案
2010年12月英语四级听力真题和答案第一篇：2010年12月英语四级听力真题和答案2010年12月大学英语四级真题Section A 11.[A] The man should visit the museums.[C] The beach resort is a good choice.*B+ She can’t stand the hot weather.*D+ She enjoys staying in Washington.12.[A] Her new responsibilities in the company.[B] What her job prospects are.*C+ What the customers’ feedback is.*D+ The director’s opinion of her work.13.[A] Combine her training with dieting.[B] Repeat the training every three days.[C] Avoid excessive physical training.[D] Include weightlifting in the program.14.[A] When she will return home.[B] Whether she can go by herself.[C] Whether she can travel by air.[D] When she will completely recover.15.[A] The woman knows how to deal with the police.[B] The woman had been fined many times before.[C] The woman had violated traffic regulations.[D] The woman is good at finding excuses.16.[A] Switch off the refrigerator for a while.[B] Have someone repair the refrigerator.[C] Ask the man to fix the refrigerator.[D] Buy a refrigerator of better quality.17.[A] He owns a piece of land in the downtown area.[B] He has got enough money to buy a house.[C] He can finally do what he has dreamed of.[D] He is moving into a bigger apartment.18.[A] She is black and blue all over.[B] She has to go to see a doctor.[C] She stayed away from work for a few days.[D] She got hurt in an accident yesterday.Questions 19 to 21 are based on the conversation you have just heard.19.[A] She was a bank manager.[B] She was a victim of the robbery.[C] She was a defence lawyer.[D] She was a witness to the crime.20.[A] A tall man with dark hair and a moustache.[B] A youth with a distinguishing mark on his face.[C]A thirty-year-old guy wearing a light sweater.[D] A medium-sized young man carrying a gun.21.[A] Identify the suspect from pictures.[C] Have her photo taken for their files.[B] Go upstairs to sign some document.[D] Verify the record of what she had said.Questions 22 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.22.[A] By reading a newspaper ad.[C] By listening to the morning news.[B] By seeing a commercial on TV.[D] By calling an employment service.23.[A] She could improve her foreign languages.[B] She could work close to her family.[C] She could travel overseas frequently.[D] She could use her previous experiences.24.[A] Taking management courses.[C] Working as a secretary.[B] Teaching English at a university.[D] Studying for a degree in French.25.[A] Prepare for an interview in a couple of days.[B] Read the advertisement again for more details.[C] Send in a written application as soon as possible.[D] Get to know the candidates on the short list.SectionB Passage One Questions 26 to 29 are based on the passage you have just heard.26.[A] They cannot see the firefighters because of the smoke.[B] They do not realize the danger they are in.[C] They cannot hear the firefighters for the noise.[D] They mistake the firefighters for monsters.27.[A] He travels all over America to help put out fires.[B] He often teaches children what to do during a fire.[C] He teaches Spanish in a San Francisco community.[D] He provides oxygen masks to children free of charge.28.[A] He saved the life of his brother choking on food.[B] He rescued a student from a big fire.[C] He is very good at public speaking.[D] He gives informative talks to young children.29.[A] Firefighters play an important role in America.[B] Kids should learn not to be afraid of monsters.[C] Carelessness can result in tragedies.[D] Informative speeches can save lives.Passage Two Questions 30 to 32 are based on thepassage you have just heard.30.[A] To satisfy the needs of their family.[B] To fully realize their potential.[C] To make money for early retirement.[D] To gain a sense of their personal worth.31.[A] They may have to continue to work in old age.[B] They may regret the time they wasted.[C] They may have nobody to depend on in the future.[D] They may have fewer job opportunities.32.[A] Making wise use of your time.[B] Enjoying yourself while you can.[C] Saving as much as you can.[D] Working hard and playing hard.Passage Three Questions 33 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard.33.[A] Hardworking students being accused of cheating.[B] Boy students being often treated as law-breakers.[C] Innocent people being suspected groundlessly.[D] Junior employees being made to work overtime.34.[A] Forbidding students to take food out of the restaurant.[B] Requesting customers to pay before taking the food.[C] Asking customers to leave their bags on the counters.[D] Allowing only two students to enter at a time.35.[A] He was taken to the manager.[C] He was asked to leave.[B] He was closely watched.[D] He was overcharged.Section C Writing keeps us in touch with other people.We write to communicate with relatives and friends.We write to(36)_____________ our family histories so our children and grandchildren can learn and(37)_____________their heritage(传统).With computers and Internet connections in so many(38)_____________, colleges, business, people e-mailing friends and relatives all the time—or talking to them in writing in online(39)_____________ rooms.It is cheaper than calling long distance, and a lot more(40)_____________ than waiting until Sunday for the telephone(41)_____________ to drop.Students are e-mailing their professors to(42)_____________ and discuss their classroom assignments and to(43)_____________ them.They are e-mailing classmates to discuss and collaborate(合作)on homework.(44)____________________________________________________ ______.Despite the growing importance of computers, however, there will always be a place and need for the personal letter.(45)____________________________________________________.No matter what the content of the message, its real point is, “I want you to know that I care about you.”(46)__________________________________________________________ __________, but only in the success of human relationships.答案：11.A, get12.B, buying 13.A, taking p 14.B, he 15.D, he 16.C, her gym 17.D, The 18.A，Indifferent.19.C，he has 20.B，learn 21.C, every 22.A, what to 23.D.A financial trader 24.B, He considers 25.D, It can 36 international 37 revolution 38 emphasized 39 poor-paying 40 effectively 41 freelancewriter 42 conditioned 43 reasonably 44 The earthquake left thousands of people in urgent need of medicar care.45 There is no denying the fact that he has directed the most popular film in ten years.46 A lighted cigarette thrown out of a car or train window can star a fire.第二篇：四级听力真题答案解析真题，是指真正在省级以上测试中出现过的原题，多出现在考试资料、练习册中，历年真题都是上述思想的真实体现，下面是小编收集推荐的四级听力真题，仅供参考，欢迎阅读。
英语四级真题2010年12月大学英语四级(CET-4)真题试卷及参考答案
2010年12月英语四级考试真题Part I Writing（30minutes）Directions:For this part,you are allowed30minutes to write a short essay on the topic of Due Attention Should Be Given To Spelling.You should write at least120words following the outline given below:1.目前不少父母为孩子包办一切2.为了让孩子独立,父母应该……How Should Parents Help Children to Be Independent?Part II Reading Comprehension(Skimming and Scanning)(15 minutes)Directions:In this part,you will have15minutes to go over the passage quickly and answer the questions on Answer Sheet1.For questions1-7,choose the best answer from the four choices marked[A],[B],[C]and[D].For questions8-10,complete the sentences with the information given in the passage.A Grassroots RemedyMost of us spend our lives seeking the natural world.To this end,we walk the dog,play golf,go fishing,sit in the garden,drink outside rather than inside the pub,have a picnic,live in the suburbs,go to the seaside,buy a weekend place in the country.The most popular leisure activity in Britain is going for a walk.And when joggers(慢跑者)jog,they don’t run the streets.Every one of them instinctively heads to the park or the river.It is my profound belief that not only do we all need nature,but we all seek nature,whether we know we are doing so or not.But despite this,our children are growing up nature-deprived(丧失).I spent my boyhood climbing trees on Streatham Common,South London.These days,children are robbed of these ancient freedoms,due to problems like crime,traffic,the loss of the open spaces and odd new perceptions about what is best for children,that is to say,things that can be bought,rather than things that can be found.The truth is to be found elsewhere.A study in the US:families had moved to better housing and the children were assessed for ADHD—attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (多动症).Those whose accommodation had more natural views showed an improvement of 19%;those who had the same improvement in material surroundings but no nice view improved just4%.A study in Sweden indicated that kindergarten children who could play in a natural environment had less illness and greater physical ability than children used only to a normal playground.A US study suggested that when a school gave children access to a natural environment,academic levels were raised across the entire school.Another study found that children play differently in a natural environment.In playgrounds,children create a hierarchy(等级)based on physical abilities,with the tough ones taking the lead.But when a grassy area was planted with bushes,the children got much more into fantasy play,and the social hierarchy was now based on imagination and creativity.Most bullying(恃强凌弱)is found in schools where there is a tarmac(柏油碎石) playground;the least bullying is in a natural area that the children are encouraged to explore. This reminds me unpleasantly of Sunnyhill School in Streatham,with its harsh tarmac,where I used to hang about in corners fantasising about wildlife.But children are frequently discouraged from involvement with natural spaces,for health and safety reasons,for fear that they might get dirty or that they might cause damage.So, instead,the damage is done to the children themselves:not to their bodies but to their souls.One of the great problems of modern childhood is ADHD,now increasingly and expensively treated with drugs.Yet one study after another indicates that contact with nature gives huge benefits to ADHD children.However,we spend money on drugs rather than on green places.The life of old people is measurably better when they have access to nature.The increasing emphasis for the growing population of old people is in quality rather than quantity of years.And study after study finds that a garden is the single most important thing in finding that quality.In wider and more difficult areas of life,there is evidence to indicate that natural surroundings improve all kinds of things.Even problems with crime and aggressive behaviour are reduced when there is contact with the natural world.Dr William Bird,researcher from the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds,states in his study,“A natural environment can reduce violent behaviour because its restorative process helps reduce anger and impulsive behaviour.”Wild places need encouraging for this reason, no matter how small their contribution.We tend to look on nature conservation as some kind of favour that human beings are granting to the natural world.The error here is far too deep:not only do humans need nature for themselves,but the very idea that humanity and the natural world are separable things is profoundly damaging.Human beings are a species of mammals(哺乳动物).For seven million years they lived on the planet as part of nature.Our ancestral selves miss the natural world and long for contact with non-human life.Anyone who has patted a dog,stroked a cat,sat under a tree with a pint of beer,given or received a bunch of flowers or chosen to walk through the park on a nice day,understands that.We need the wild world.It is essential to our well-being,our health,our happiness. Without the wild world we are not more but less civilised.Without other living things around us we are less than human.Five ways to find harmony with the natural worldWalk:Break the rhythm of permanently being under a roof.Get off a stop earlier,make a circuit of the park at lunchtime,walk the child to and from school,get a dog,feel yourself moving in moving air,look,listen,absorb.Sit:Take a moment,every now and then,to be still in an open space.In the garden, anywhere that’s not in the office,anywhere out of the house,away from the routine.Sit under a tree,look at water,feel refreshed,ever so slightly renewed.Drink:The best way to enjoy the natural world is by yourself;the second best way is in company.Take a drink outside with a good person,a good gathering:talk with the sun and the wind with birdsong for background.Learn:Expand your boundaries.Learn five species of bird,five butterflies,five trees, five bird songs.That way,you see and hear more:and your mind responds gratefully to the greater amount of wildness in your life.Travel:The places you always wanted to visit:by the seaside,in the country,in the hills. Take a weekend break,a day-trip,get out there and do it:for the scenery,for the way through the woods,for the birds,for the bees.Go somewhere special and bring specialness home.It lasts forever,after all.注意：此部分试题请在答题卡1上作答。
四级考试真题(2010年12月)
2010年12月大学英语四级考试真题Part I Writing (30 minutes)Directions:For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay entitled How Should Parents Help Children to Be Independent? You should write at least 120 words following the outline given below.1. 目前不少父母为孩子包办一切2. 为了让孩子独立，父母应该……How Should Parents Help Children to Be Independent?________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Part II Reading Comprehension (Skimming and Scanning)(15 minutes)Directions: In this part, you will have 15 minutes to go over the passage quickly and answer the questions on Answer Sheet 1. For questions 1-7, choose the best answer from the four choices marked [A], [B], [C] and [D]. For questions 8-10, complete the sentences with the information given in the passage.A Grassroots RemedyMost of us spend our lives seeking the natural world. To this end, we walk the dog, play golf, go fishing, sit in the garden, drink outside rather than inside the pub, have a picnic, live in the suburbs, go to the seaside, buy a weekend place in the country. The most popular leisure activity in Britain is going for a walk. And when joggers (慢跑者) jog, they d on’t run the streets. Every one of them instinctively heads to the park or the river. It is my profound belief that not only do we all need nature, but we all seek nature, whether we know we are doing so or not.But despite this, our children are growing up nature-deprived (丧失). I spent my boyhood climbing trees on Streatham Common, South London. These days, children are robbed of these ancient freedoms, due to problems like crime, traffic, the loss of the open spaces and odd new perceptions about what is best for children, that is to say, things that can be bought, rather than things that can be found.The truth is to be found elsewhere. A study in the US: families had moved to better housing and the children were assessed for ADHD —attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (多动症). Those whose accommodation had more natural views showed an improvement of 19%; those who had the same improvement in material surroundings but no nice view improved just 4%.A study in Sweden indicated that kindergarten children who could play in a natural environment had less illness and greater physical ability than children used only to a normal playground. A US study suggested that when a school gave children access to a natural environment, academic levels were raised across the entire school.Another study found that children play differently in a natural environment. In playgrounds, children create a hierarchy (等级) based on physical abilities, with the tough ones taking the lead. But when a grassy area was planted with bushes, the children got much more into fantasy play, and the social hierarchy was now based on imagination and creativity.Most bullying (恃强凌弱) is found in schools where there is a tarmac (柏油碎石) playground; the least bullying is in a natural area that the children are encouraged to explore. This reminds me unpleasantly of Sunnyhill School in Streatham, with its harsh tarmac, where I used to hang about in corners fantasising about wildlife.But children are frequently discouraged from involvement with natural spaces, for health and safety reasons, for fear that they might get dirty or that they might cause damage. So, instead, the damage is done to the children themselves: not to their bodies but to their souls.One of the great problems of modern childhood is ADHD, now increasingly and expensively treated with drugs. Yet one study after another indicates that contact with nature gives huge benefits to ADHD children. However, we spend money on drugs rather than on green places.The life of old people is measurably better when they have access to nature. The increasing emphasis for the growing population of old people is in quality rather than quantity of years. And study after study finds that a garden is the single most important thing in finding that quality.In wider and more difficult areas of life, there is evidence to indicate that natural surroundings improve all kinds of things. Even problems with crime and aggressive behaviour are reduced when there is contact with the natural world.Dr William Bird, resear cher from the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds, states in his study, “A natural environment can reduce violent behaviour because its restorative process helps reduce anger and impulsive behaviour.” Wild places need encouraging for this reason, no matter how small their contribution.We tend to look on nature conservation as some kind of favour that human beings are granting to the natural world. The error here is far too deep: not only do humans need nature for themselves, but the very idea that humanity and the natural world are separable things is profoundly damaging.Human beings are a species of mammals (哺乳动物). For seven million years they lived on the planet as part of nature. Our ancestral selves miss the natural world and long for contact with non-human life. Anyone who has patted a dog, stroked a cat, sat under a tree with a pint of beer, given or received a bunch of flowers or chosen to walk through the park on a nice day, understands that.We need the wild world. It is essential to our well-being, our health, our happiness. Without the wild world we are not more but less civilised. Without other living things around us we are less than human.Five ways to find harmony with the natural worldWalk: Break the rhythm of permanently being under a roof. Get off a stop earlier, make a circuit of the park at lunchtime, walk the child to and from school, get a dog, feel yourself moving in moving air, look, listen, absorb.Sit: Take a moment, every now and then, to be still in an open space. In the garden, anywhere that’s not in the office, anywhere out of the house, away from the routine. Sit under a tree, look at water, feel refreshed, ever so slightly renewed.Drink: The best way to enjoy the natural world is by yourself; the second best way is in company. Take a drink outside with a good person, a good gathering: talk with the sun and the wind with birdsong for background.Learn: Expand your boundaries. Learn five species of bird, five butterflies, five trees, five bird songs. That way, you see and hear more: and your mind responds gratefully to the greater amount of wildness in your life.Travel: The places you always wanted to visit: by the seaside, in the country, in the hills. Take a weekend break, a day-trip, get out there and do it: for the scenery, for the way through the woods, for the birds, for the bees. Go somewhere special and bring specialness home. It lasts forever, after all.1. What is the author’s profound belief?[A] People have quite different perceptions of nature.[B] People must make more efforts to study nature.[C] People instinctively seek nature in different ways.[D] People should spend most of their lives in the wild.2. What does the author say people prefer for their children nowadays?[A] Things that are natural.[B] Things that are purchased.[C] Urban surroundings.[D] Personal freedom.3. What does a study in Sweden show?[A] A good playground helps kids develop their physical abilities.[B] More access to nature makes children less likely to fall ill.[C] Natural views can prevent children from developing ADHD.[D] The natural environment can help children learn better.4. Children who have chances to explore natural areas ______.[A] tend to develop a strong love for science[B] are more likely to fantasise about wildlife[C] tend to be physically tougher in adulthood[D] are less likely to be involved in bullying5. What does the author suggest we do to help children with ADHD?[A] Place them under more personal care.[B] Provide more green spaces for them.[C] Find more effective drugs for them.[D] Engage them in more meaningful activities.6. In what way do elderly people benefit from their contact with nature?[A] They enjoy a life of better quality.[B] They look on life optimistically.[C] They become good-humoured.[D] They are able to live longer.7. Dr William Bird suggests in his study that ______.[A] access to nature contributes to the reduction of violence[B] it takes a long time to restore nature once damaged[C] humanity and nature are complementary to each other[D] wild places may induce impulsive behaviour in people8. It is extremely harmful to think that humanity and the natural world can be __________________________.9. The author believes that we would not be so civilised without __________________________.10. The five suggestions the author gives at the end of the passage are meant to encourage people to seek__________________________ with the natural world.Part III Listening Comprehension (35 minutes) Section ADirections: In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long conversations. At the end of each conversation, one or more questions will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked [A], [B], [C] and [D], and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre.11. [A] The man should visit the museums. [B] The beach resort is a good choice.[C] She enjoys staying in Washington. [D] She can’t stand the hot weather.12. [A] What her job prospects are. [B] Her new responsibilities in the company.[C] The director’s opinion of her work. [D] What the customers’ feedback is.13. [A] Include weightlifting in the program. [B] Combine her training with dieting.[C] Repeat the training every three days. [D] Avoid excessive physical training.14. [A] When she will return home. [B] Whether she can go by herself.[C] Whether she can travel by air. [D] When she will completely recover.15. [A] The woman had been fined many times before. [B] The woman had violated traffic regulations.[C] The woman is good at finding excuses. [D] The woman knows how to deal with the police.16. [A] Buy a refrigerator of better quality. [B] Have someone repair the refrigerator.[C] Switch off the refrigerator for a while. [D] Ask the man to fix the refrigerator.17. [A] He can finally do what he has dreamed of. [B] He has got enough money to buy a house.[C] He is moving into a bigger apartment. [D] He owns a piece of land in the downtown area.18. [A] She has to go to see a doctor. [B] She got hurt in an accident yesterday.[C] She is black and blue all over. [D] She stayed away from work for a few days. Questions 19 to 21 are based on the conversation you have just heard.19. [A] She was a witness to the crime. [B] She was a victim of the robbery.[C] She was a bank manager. [D] She was a defence lawyer.20. [A] A medium-sized young man carrying a gun. [B] A tall man with dark hair and a moustache.[C] A youth with a distinguishing mark on his face. [D] A thirty-year-old guy wearing a light sweater.21. [A] Have her photo taken for their files. [B] Go upstairs to sign some document.[C] Verify the record of what she had said. [D] Identify the suspect from pictures.Questions 22 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.22. [A] By listening to the morning news. [B] By seeing a commercial on TV.[C] By reading a newspaper ad. [D] By calling an employment service.23. [A] She could work close to her family. [B] She could use her previous experiences.[C] She could improve her foreign languages. [D] She could travel overseas frequently.24. [A] Studying for a degree in French. [B] Working as a secretary.[C] Taking management courses. [D] Teaching English at a university.25. [A] Send in a written application as soon as possible.[B] Read the advertisement again for more details.[C] Prepare for an interview in a couple of days. [D] Get to know the candidates on the short list.Section BDirections: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked [A], [B], [C] and [D]. Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre.Passage OneQuestions 26 to 29 are based on the passage you have just heard.26. [A] They cannot see the firefighters because of the smoke.[B] They cannot hear the firefighters for the noise.[C] They do not realize the danger they are in.[D] They mistake the firefighters for monsters.27. [A] He often teaches children what to do during a fire.[B] He teaches Spanish in a San Francisco community.[C] He provides oxygen masks to children free of charge.[D] He travels all over America to help put out fires.28. [A] He gives informative talks to young children.[B] He is very good at public speaking.[C] He rescued a student from a big fire.[D] He saved the life of his brother choking on food.29. [A] Kids should learn not to be afraid of monsters. [B] Firefighters play an important role in America.[C] Carelessness can result in tragedies. [D] Informative speeches can save lives.Passage TwoQuestions 30 to 32 are based on the passage you have just heard.30. [A] To fully realize their potential. [B] To satisfy the needs of their family.[C] To make money for early retirement. [D] To gain a sense of their personal worth.31. [A] They may have to continue to work in old age. [B] They may have nobody to depend on in the future.[C] They may regret the time they wasted. [D] They may have fewer job opportunities.32. [A] Saving as much as you can. [B] Making wise use of your time.[C] Enjoying yourself while you can. [D] Working hard and playing hard.Passage ThreeQuestions 33 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard.33. [A] Hardworking students being accused of cheating.[B] Boy students being often treated as law-breakers.[C] Innocent people being suspected groundlessly.[D] Junior employees being made to work overtime.34. [A] Forbidding students to take food out of the restaurant.[B] Requesting customers to pay before taking the food.[C] Asking customers to leave their bags on the counters.[D] Allowing only two students to enter at a time.35. [A] He was taken to the manager. [B] He was closely watched.[C] He was asked to leave. [D] He was overcharged.Section CDirections: In this section, you will hear a passage three times. When the passage is read for the first time, you should listen carefully for its general idea. When the passage is read for the second time, you are required to fill in the blanks numbered from 36 to 43 with the exact words you have just heard. For blanks numbered from 44 to 46 you are required to fill in the missing information. For these blanks, youcan either use the exact words you have just heard or write down the main points in your own words. Finally, when the passage is read for the third time, you should check what you have written.Writing keeps us in touch with other people. We write to communicate with relatives and friends. We write to (36) _______ our family histories so our children and grandchildren can learn and (37) _______ their heritage. With computers and Internet connections in so many (38) _______, colleges, and businesses, people are e-mailing friends and relatives all the time —or talking to them in writing in online (39) _______ rooms. It is cheaper than calling long distance, and a lot more (40) _______ than waiting until Sunday for the telephone (41) _______ to drop. Students are e-mailing their professors to (42) _______ and discuss their classroom assignments and to (43) _______ them. They are e-mailing classmates to discuss and collaborate on homework. (44) ____________________________________________________________________________________.Despite the growing importance of computers, however, there will always be a place and need for the personal letter. (45) __________________________________________________________________________________. No matter what the content of the message, its real point is, “I want you to know that I care about you.”(46) ___________________________________________________________________________________, but only in the success of human relationships.Part IV Reading Comprehension (Reading in Depth)(25 minutes) Section ADirections: In this section, there is a passage with ten blanks. You are required to select one word for each blank from a list of choices given in a word bank following the passage. Read the passage through carefully before making your choices. Each choice in the bank is identified by a letter. Please mark the corresponding letter for each item on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre. You may not use any of the words in the bank more than once.Questions 47 to 56 are based on the following passage.What determines the kind of person you are? What factors make you more or less bold, intelligent, or able to read a map? All of these are influenced by the interaction of your genes and the environment in which you were 47 . The study of how genes and environment interact to influence 48 activity is known as behavioral genetics. Behavioral genetics has made important 49 to the biological revolution, providing information about the extent to which biology influences mind, brain and behavior.Any research that suggests that 50 to perform certain behaviors are based in biology is controversial. Who wants to be told that there are limitations to what you can 51 based on something that is beyond your control, such as your genes? It is easy to accept that genes control physical characteristics such as sex, race and eye color. But can genes also determine whether people will get divorced, how 52 they are, or what career they are likely to choose? A concern of psychological scientists is the 53 to which all of these characteristics are influenced by nature and nurture (养育), by genetic makeup and the environment. Increasingly, science 54 that genes lay the groundwork for many human traits. From this perspective, people are born 55 like undeveloped photographs: The image is already captured, but the way it 56 appears can vary based on the development process. However, the basic picture is there from the beginning.[A] abilities [F] displayed [K] proceeds[B] achieve [G] essentially [L] psychological[C] appeal [H] eventually [M] raised[D] complaints [I] extent [N] smart[E] contributions [J] indicates [O] standardSection BDirections: There are 2 passages in this section. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked [A], [B], [C] and [D]. You should decide on the best choice and mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre.Passage OneQuestions 57 to 61 are based on the following passage.It is pretty much a one-way street. While it may be common for university researchers to try their luck in the commercial world, there is very little traffic in the opposite direction. Pay has always been the biggest deterrent, as people with families often feel they cannot afford the drop in salary when moving to a university job. For some industrial scientists, however, the attractions of academia (学术界) outweigh any financial considerations.Helen Lee took a 70% cut in salary when she moved from a senior post in Abbott Laboratories to a medical department at the University of Cambridge. Her main reason for returning to academia mid-career was to take advantage of the greater freedom to choose research questions. S ome areas of inquiry have few prospects of a commercial return, and Lee’s is one of them.The impact of a salary cut is probably less severe for a scientist in the early stages of a career. Guy Grant, now a research associate at the Unilever Centre for Molecular Informatics at the University of Cambridge, spent two years working for a pharmaceutical(制药的) company before returning to university as a post-doctoral researcher. He took a 30% salary cut but felt it worthwhile for the greater intellectual opportunities.Higher up the ladder, where a pay cut is usually more significant, the demand for scientists with a wealth of experience in industry is forcing universities to make the transition (转换) to academia more attractive, according to Lee. Industrial scientists tend to receive training that academics do not, such as how to build a multidisciplinary team, manage budgets and negotiate contracts. They are also well placed to bring something extra to the teaching side of an academic role that will help students get a job when they graduate, says Lee, perhaps experience in manufacturing practice or product development. “Only a small number of undergraduates will continue in an academic career. So someone leaving university who already has the skills needed to work in an industrial lab has far more potential in the job market than someone who has spent all their time on a narrow research project.”57. By “a one-way street” (Line 1, Para. 1), the author means ______.[A] university researchers know little about the commercial world[B] few industrial scientists would quit to work in a university[C] few university professors are willing to do industrial research[D] there is little exchange between industry and academia58. The word “deterrent” (Line 3, Para.1) most probably refers to something that ______.[A] brings someone a financial burden [B] helps to move the traffic[C] keeps someone from taking action [D] attracts people’s attention59. What was Helen Lee’s major cons ideration when she changed her job in the middle of her career?[A] Her research interests. [B] Flexible work hours.[C] Prospects of academic accomplishments. [D] Her preference for the lifestyle on campus.60. Guy Grant chose to work as a researcher at Cambridge in order to ______.[A] do financially more rewarding work [B] raise his status in the academic world[C] exploit better intellectual opportunities [D] enrich his experience in medical research61. What contribution can industrial scientists make when they come to teach in a university?[A] Increase its graduates’ competitiveness in the job market.[B] Help it to obtain financial support from industry.[C] Gear its research towards practical applications.[D] Develop its students’ potential in research.Passage TwoQuestions 62 to 66 are based on the following passage.Being sociable looks like a good way to add years to your life. Relationships with family, friends, neighbours, even pets, will all do the trick, but the biggest longevity (长寿) boost seems to come from marriage or an equivalent relationship. The effect was first noted in 1858 by William Farr, who wrote that widows and widowers (鳏夫) were at a much higher risk of dying than their married peers. Studies since then suggest that marriage could add as much as seven years to a man’s life and two to a woman’s. The ef fect holds for all causes of death, whether illness, accident or self-harm.Even if the odds are stacked against you, marriage can more than compensate. Linda Waite of the University of Chicago has found that a married older man with heart disease can expect to live nearly four years longer than an unmarried man with a healthy heart. Likewise, a marri ed man who smokes more than a pack a day is likely to live as long as a divorced man who doesn’t smoke. There’s a flip side, however, as partners are more likely to become ill or die in the couple of years following their spouse’s death, and caring for a spouse with mental disorder can leave you with some of the same severe problems. Even so, the odds favour marriage. In a 30-year study of more than 10,000 people, Nicholas Christakis of Harvard Medical School describes how all kinds of social networks have similar effects.So how does it work? The effects are complex, affected by socio-economic factors, health-service provision, emotional support and other more physiological (生理的) mechanisms. For example, social contact can boost development of the brain and immune system, leading to better health and less chance of depression later in life. People in supportive relationships may handle stress better. Then there are the psychological benefits of a supportive partner.A life partner, children and good friends are all recommended if you aim to live to 100. The ultimate social network is still being mapped out, but as Christakis says: “People are interconnected, so their health is interconnected.”62. William Farr’s study and other studies show that ______.[A] social life provides an effective cure for illness[B] marriage contributes a great deal to longevity[C] women benefit more than men from marriage[D] being sociable helps improve one’s quality of life63. Linda Waite’s studies support the idea that ______.[A] the married are happier than the unmarried[B] older men should quit smoking to stay healthy[C] marriage can help make up for ill health[D] unmarried people are likely to suffer in later life64. It can be inferred from the context that the “flip side” (Line 4, Para. 2) refers to ______.[A] the consequence of a broken marriage[B] the emotional problems arising from marriage[C] the responsibility of taking care of one’s family[D] the disadvantages of being married65. What does the author say about social networks?[A] They help develop people’s community spirit.[B] They provide timely support for those in need.[C] They help relieve people of their life’s burdens.[D] They have effects similar to those of a marriage.66. What can be inferred from the last paragraph?[A] To stay healthy, one should have a proper social network.[B] Getting a divorce means risking a reduced life span.[C] We should share our social networks with each other.[D] It’s important that we develop a social network when y oung.Part V Cloze (15 minutes)Directions: There are 20 blanks in the following passage. For each blank there are four choices marked [A], [B], [C] and [D] on the right side of the paper. You should choose the ONE that best fits into the passage. Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre.Over half the world’s people now live in cities. The latest “Global Report on Human Settlements” says a significant change took place last year. The report 67 this week from U.N. Habitat, a United Nations agency.A century ago, 68 than five percent of all people lived in cities. 69 the middle of this century it could be seventy percent, or 70 six and a half billion people.Already three-fourths of people in 71 countries live in cities. Now most urban population 72 is in the developing world.Urbanization can 73 to social and economic progress, but also put 74 on cities to provide housing and 75 . The new report says almost two hundred thousand people move 76 cities and towns each day. It says worsening inequalities, 77 by social divisions and differences in 78 , could result in violence and crime 79 cities plan better.Another issue is urban sprawl (无序扩展的城区). This is where cities 80 quickly into rural areas, sometimes 81 a much faster rate than urban population growth.Sprawl is 82 in the United States. Americans move a lot. In a recent study, Art Hall at the University of Kansas found that people are moving away from the 83 cities to smaller ones. He sees a 84 toward “de-urbanization” across the nation.85 urban economies still provide many 86 that rural areas do not.67. [A] came on [B] came out。
历年大学英语四级听力真题(附答案)
2010年12月大学英语四级考试听力真题及答案11.[A] The man should visit the museums.[C] The beach resort is a good choice.[B] She can’t stand the hot weather.[D] She enjoys staying in Washington.12. [A] Her new responsibilities in the company.[B] What her job prospects are.[C] What the customers’ feedback is.[D] The director’s opinion of her work.13. [A] Combine her training with dieting.[B] Repeat the training every three days.[C] Avoid excessive physical training.[D] Include weightlifting in the program.14. [A] When she will return home.[B] Whether she can go by herself.[C] Whether she can travel by air.[D] When she will completely recover.15. [A] The woman knows how to deal with the police.[B] The woman had been fined many times before.[C] The woman had violated traffic regulations.[D] The woman is good at finding excuses.16. [A] Switch off the refrigerator for a while.[B] Have someone repair the refrigerator.[C] Ask the man to fix the refrigerator.[D] Buy a refrigerator of better quality.17. [A] He owns a piece of land in the downtown area.[B] He has got enough money to buy a house.[C] He can finally do what he has dreamed of.[D] He is moving into a bigger apartment.18. [A] She is black and blue all over.[B] She has to go to see a doctor.[C] She stayed away from work for a few days.[D] She got hurt in an accident yesterday.Questions 19 to 21 are based on the conversation you have just heard.19. [A] She was a bank manager.[B] She was a victim of the robbery.[C] She was a defence lawyer.[D] She was a witness to the crime.20. [A] A tall man with dark hair and a moustache.[B] A youth with a distinguishing mark on his face.[C] A thirty-year-old guy wearing a light sweater.[D] A medium-sized young man carrying a gun.21.[A] Identify the suspect from pictures.[C] Have her photo taken for their files.[B] Go upstairs to sign some document.[D] Verify the record of what she had said.Questions 22 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.22.[A] By reading a newspaper ad.[C] By listening to the morning news.[B] By seeing a commercial on TV.[D] By calling an employment service.23. [A] She could improve her foreign languages.[B] She could work close to her family.[C] She could travel overseas frequently.[D] She could use her previous experiences.24.[A] Taking management courses.[C] Working as a secretary.[B] Teaching English at a university.[D] Studying for a degree in French.25. [A] Prepare for an interview in a couple of days.[B] Read the advertisement again for more details.[C] Send in a written application as soon as possible.[D] Get to know the candidates on the short list.Section CDirections: In this section, you will hear a passage three times. When the passage is read for the first time, you should listen carefully for its general idea. When the passage is read for the second time, you are required to fill in the blanks numbered from 36 to 43 with the exact words you have just heard. For blanks numbered from 44 to 46 you are required to fill in the missing information. For these blanks, you can either use the exact words you have just heard or write down the main points in your own words. Finally, when the passage is read for thethird time, you should check what you have written.注意：此部分试题在答题卡2上作答。
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沪江英语绿宝书之2010年12月大学英语四级考试听力原文（SecB 第二篇）Some people want to make and save a lot of money in order to retire early.I see people pursuing higher paying and increasingly demanding careers to accomplish this goal. They make many personal sacrifices in exchange for income today. The problem is that tomorrow might not come. Even if it all goes according to plan, will you know how to be happy when you are not working if you spend your entire life making money? More importantly, who will be around for you to share your leisure time with? At the other extreme are people who live only for today. Why bother saving when I might not be here tomorrow, they argue. The danger of this approach is that tomorrow may come after all. And most people don't want to spend all their tomorrows working for a living. The earlier neglect of saving, however, makes it difficult not to work when you are older. You maybe surprise to hear me say that if you must pick an extreme I think it's better to pick the spend-all approach. As long as you don't mind continuing to work, assuming your health allows, you should be OK. At least, you are making use of your money, and hopefully deriving value and pleasure from it. Postponing doing what you love and being with people you love until retirement can be a mistake. It may never come. Retirement can be a great time for some people. For others, it is a time of boredom, loneliness and poor health.30 Why do some people pursue higher paying but demanding careers?31 What is the danger facing people who live only for today?32 What does the speaker seem to advocate?沪江英语绿宝书之2010年12月大学英语四级考试听力原文（SecB 第三篇）Imagine that someone in your neighborhood broke the law, and the judge put the whole neighborhood under suspicion. How fair will that be? Well, it happens everyday to high schoolers. Just because some students have stolen things in shops, all of us are treated like thieves. Even though I’d never steal.Store employees looked at me like I’m some kind of hardened criminal. For example, during one lunch period, my friend Denny and I went to the Graben Gore Restaurant to have a hot dog. We arrived to find a line of students waiting outside. A new sign in the window told the story. “No more than two students at a time”. After 15 minutes, we finally got in. But the store manger laid the evil eye on us. I asked him about the newsign, and he said, “You kids are stealing too much stuff.” You kids? Too much stuff? We were not only assumed to be thieves, but brilliant, greedy thieves. The most annoying thing though, is the way employees watched my friends and me. It’s horrible.Once, at a drug store, I was looking around and found a guy standing on a large box, stocking the shelves. He was watching my hands, more than he was watching his own. I showed him that my hands were empty. He got down off his box and rushed off, as if he was going to get the store manger. How crazy is that!33. What does the speaker find to be unfair?34. What measure did the Graben Gore Restaurant take to stop stealing?35. What happened in a drug store that greatly annoyed the speaker?11.C)She enjoys staying in Washington。
12.C)The director’s opinion of her work。
13.D)Avoid excessive physical training。
14.C)Whether she can travel by air。
15.B)The woman violated traffic regulations。
16.B)Have someone repair the refrigerator。
17.A)He can finally do what he has dreamed of。
18.B)She got hurt in an accident yesterday。
19.A)She was a witness to the crime。
20.B)A tall man with dark hair and a moustache。
21.D)Identify the suspects for pictures。
22.C)By reading a newspaper ad。
23.A)She would work close to her family。
24.B)Working as a secretary。
25.A)Send in a written application as soon as possible。
26.D)They mistake the firefighters for monsters。
27.A)He often teaches children what to do during a fire。
28.D)He saved the life of his brother choking on food。
29.D)Informative speeches can save lives。
30.C)To make money for early retirement。
31.A)They may have to continue to work in old age32.B)Making wise use of your time。
33.C)Innocent people being suspected groundlessly。
34.D)Allowing only two students to enter at a time。
35.B)He was closely watched。