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大学英语四级考试模拟试题(附答案)

大学英语四级考试模拟试题(附答案)

大学英语四级考试模拟试题(附答案)一、写作Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay on the topic of "The Importance of Learning a Second Language". You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.【答案】The Importance of Learning a Second LanguageSecondly, learning a second language improves cognitive abilities. Studies have shown that bilingual individuals often exhibit better problemsolving skills, greater creativity, and a more flexible mindset. Moreover, mastering a second language can open up numerous career opportunities. In an increasingly globalized job market, being proficient in multiple languages is a valuable asset.In conclusion, the benefits of learning a second language are multifaceted, ranging from personal growth to career advancement and cultural preservation. It is a lifelong investment that yields significant rewards.二、听力理解Section ADirections: In this section, you will hear eight short conversations and two long conversations. At the end of eachconversation, 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 the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.1. A) The woman doesn't want to cook dinner.B) The man will cook dinner for the woman.C) They are going to eat out.D) They are discussing the menu for tomorrow.【答案】C)Section BDirections: In this section, you will hear two passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear three or four questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C), and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.Passage One2. A) It is a way to express individuality.B) It is a sign of social status.C) It reflects cultural background.D) It is a form of artistic expression.【答案】A)三、阅读理解Section ADirections: In this section, there is a passage with ten blanks. You are required to select one word for each blankfrom a list of choices given in a word bank following the passage. Read the passage through carefully before makingyour choices. Each choice in the bank is identified a letter. Please mark the corresponding letter for each item on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre. You maynot use any of the words in the bank more than once.Passage【答案】26. D) substantial27. A) outweigh28. C) enhance四、翻译Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to translate a passage from Chinese into English. You shouldwrite your answer on the Answer Sheet.中国传统文化中,龙是吉祥的象征,代表着权力、威严和好运。

大学英语四级模拟试卷第14组(听力)

大学英语四级模拟试卷第14组(听力)
10. A) He is dead. B) He is sensitive to shame. C) He has no sense of time. D) He is shameless. Section B Directions: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. Both
Passage Two Questions 14 to 16 are based on the passage you have just heard. 14. A) About 4,000. B) Over 300. C) Less than 2,000. D) Over 3,000.
15. A) English. B) Japanese. C) Spanish. D) Greek.
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 the Answer Sheet with a single line through the
4. A) $ 5. B) $ 5.60. C) $ 4.40. D) $ 6. 60.
5. A) In a shipping company office. B) In Professor Benson’s office. C) In a publisher’s office. D) In a university store.

英语专四模拟试题及答案

英语专四模拟试题及答案

英语专四模拟试题及答案一、听力理解(Part I Listening Comprehension)Section A: Talk1. A) The speaker will discuss the importance of effective communication.B) The speaker will talk about the challenges of adapting to a new culture.C) The speaker will share personal experiences of studying abroad.D) The speaker will explain the benefits of learning a second language.2. A) To improve their language skills.B) To experience a different educational system.C) To explore new cultures and societies.D) To make new friends and expand their social network.Section B: Conversation3. What is the main topic of the conversation?A) Planning a trip to a foreign country.B) Discussing the difficulties of language learning.C) Talking about the advantages of working abroad.D) Sharing experiences of cultural exchange.4. Why does the woman suggest taking a language course?A) To prepare for a job interview.B) To enhance her travel experience.C) To meet new people.D) To improve her language proficiency.Section C: News Broadcast5. What is the news report mainly about?A) A recent scientific discovery.B) A new policy implemented by the government.C) A significant event in the sports world.D) A cultural festival celebrated around the world.6. What is the purpose of the policy mentioned in the news?A) To promote international trade.B) To encourage environmental protection.C) To improve public health.D) To support education and research.二、语言知识运用(Part II Language Knowledge Use)7-14. 完形填空:阅读下面的短文,从每题所给的四个选项中,选出最佳选项。

大学英语四级听力分类模拟题(带答案)

大学英语四级听力分类模拟题(带答案)

大学英语四级听力分类模拟题(带答案)Listening ComprehensionSection AQuestions 3 and 4 will be based on the following news item.1、A. 5%. B. 10%. C. 37%. D. 53%.2、A. It increased the number of new airports.B. It increased the global unemployment rate.C. It created jobs for people.D. It promoted the growth in daily spending.Questions 5 to 7 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the question.3、A. 8.6 millimeters. B. 3.4 millimeters.C. 8.1 millimeters.D. 1.7 millimeters.4、A. Greenhouse gases. B. Human activity.C. Climate change.D. Rainfall increase.5、A. Cause water to expand. B. More rains.C. Less evaporation.D. Fewer wind.Questions 3 and 4 will be based on the following news item.6、A. Global warming.B. Nuclear wars.C. Food crisis.D. Economic depression.7、A. Decrease economic competition.B. Issue more money.C. Provide more food.D. Reduce carbon emissions.Section BQuestions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.8、A. She can't see any sign of it.B. She doesn't believe the man.C. She thinks the forecast has not been accurate this week.D. She doesn't want it to happen.9、A. He is a psychology professor with much knowledge.B. His views during arguments are very powerful.C. He may be able to add information to a research paper.D. He has personal experience in this field.10、A. He rejects labeling criminals.B. He thinks criminals have certain psychological problems.C. He thinks criminals are abnormal.D. He thinks that criminals are crazy.11、A. They are going to write a paper.B. They are trying to convince Professor Simpson.C. They are going to argue with each other.D. They are going to meet Professor Simpson.Questions 8 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.12、A. He has taught Spanish for a couple of years at a local school.B. He worked at the Brownstone Company for several years.C. He owned a small retail business in Michigan years ago.D. He has been working part-time in a school near Detroit.13、A. He prefers a full-time job with more responsibility.B. He is eager to find a job with an increased salary.C. He likes to work in a company close to home.D. He would rather get a less demanding job.14、A. Sports. B. Travel.C. Foreign languages.D. Computer games.15、A. When he is supposed to start work.B. What responsibilities he would have.C. When he will be informed about his application.D. What career opportunities her company can offer.Section CQuestions 23 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard.16、A. Learn the nickname of each state.B. Have a heart-to-heart talk with his brother.C. Be close to the natural world.D. Play games with his brother.17、A. Most nicknames are quite interesting.B. Some state nicknames have surprising origins.C. George Washington has many nicknames.D. New York once was the capital of America.18、A. The First State.B. The Show-Me State.C. Land of 10000 Lakes.D. Empire State.Questions 19 to 21 are based on the passage you have just heard.19、A. It may have to do with a tallying system.B. Sheep is a kind of lovely animal.C. It is useful for people to get good sleep.D. The reason is not clear to us.20、A. The subjects can easily fall asleep by counting sheep.B. The subjects can't fall asleep when given no instructions.C. The subjects can easily fall asleep when imagining a soothing scene.D. The subjects can't fall asleep when imagining a relaxing scene.21、A. Think about unpleasant images before sleep.B. Picture things they have done before sleep.C. Imagine worries and noises before sleep.D. Imagine soothing images before sleep.Questions 23 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard.22、A. Beginning cooking at his parents' pub at 8 years old.B. Starting working in restaurants when he was in college.C. Being spotted by a TV producer at the age of 21.D. Publishing his first book on cooking at 28.23、A. His handsome appearance.B. His rare and simple recipes.C. His use of vegetable ingredients.D. His complicated cooking techniques.24、A. His success comes from the help of his parents.B. He succeeds with luck, passion and knowledge.C. He becomes successful with the help of his friends.D. His wife makes a great contribution to his success.答案:Listening ComprehensionSection A1、B[听力原文]Over the past five years, the number of Chinese travelers has grown to 120 million people. One in 10 international travelers is from China. New airports and better infrastructure have made travel easier for Chinese citizens. Young Chinese citizens are benefiting from reduced visa restrictions around the world. James Roy, a business analyst at China Market Research Group, says Chinese travelers are going to many more destinations than they did in the past. The World Travel and Tourism Council says that the number of Chinese tourists grew by 53 percent last year. Some countries have benefited from tourism from China. Iceland, a popular destination for Chinese tourists, saw its tourism industry grow by 19.4 percent last year. Japan had 37 percent growth in visitor spending. The growth in the number of Chinese travelers is contributing to the global growth of the tourism sector, which has added 7.2 million jobs worldwide.What's the percentage of Chinese travelers around the world?[解析] 新闻开头提到,在国际旅行者中,10人就有1人来自中国,所以,中国人占国际旅行者的10%。

英语四级听力预测题

英语四级听力预测题

Part III Listening Comprehension (35 minutes)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. [B] Teaching English at a university.[C] Working as a secretary. [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.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 TwoQuestions 30 to 32 are based on the passage 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 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. [C] He was asked to leave.[B] He was closely watched. [D] He was overcharged.Section CWriting 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 thetime—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.。

英语四级的听力模拟试题

英语四级的听力模拟试题

英语四级的听力模拟试题The following is a simulated English listening test for the College English Test Band 4 (CET-4). This test aims to provide learners with an opportunity to practice their English listening skills and familiarize themselves with the format of the actual CET-4 listening section. The test consists of four sections, each followed by a set of multiple-choice questions.Section One: Short ConversationsDirections: In this section, you will hear several short conversations. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. Choose the best answer to each question and mark it on your answer sheet.1. Woman: "Excuse me, do you know where the nearest post office is?"Man: "Sure, there's one just around the corner. You can't miss it."Question: Where is the nearest post office?a) Around the corner.b) Next to the woman.c) Not mentioned.d) On this street.2. Man: "I can't find my wallet anywhere. I think I dropped it on the bus."Woman: "You should check with the lost and found office at the bus terminal."Question: Where does the man need to go?a) The bus terminal.b) The police station.c) The lost and found office.d) Not mentioned.Section Two: Long ConversationsDirections: In this section, you will hear two long conversations. At the end of each conversation, several questions will be asked about what was said. Choose the best answer to each question and mark it on your answer sheet.Conversation One:Man: "Hello, I'm calling about the advertisement for the part-time job."Woman: "Yes, how can I help you?"Man: "I am interested in the position. Could you tell me more about it?"Woman: "Of course. It's a customer service job at a local bookstore. You'll be helping customers find books, taking payments, and organizing shelves. The working hours are flexible, mostly evenings and weekends. Are you available during those times?"Man: "Yes, I am. What's the pay?"Woman: "The starting pay is $10 per hour, but it can increase based on performance and experience."Man: "Great! Where can I submit my application?"Question 1: What is the job position the man is interested in?a) A librarian.b) A bookstore assistant.c) A customer service representative.d) Not mentioned.Question 2: What are the working hours for this job?a) Mornings and afternoons.b) During weekdays only.c) Mostly evenings and weekends.d) Not mentioned.Conversation Two:Woman: "Hey, I heard you got accepted into your dream university. Congratulations!"Man: "Thanks! I'm really excited about it."Woman: "When do classes start?"Man: "In September, but I have a lot of preparations to make before then."Woman: "Are you going to move to the city where the university is located?"Man: "Yes, I'm planning to find an apartment near the campus."Woman: "That's a good idea. It will save you commuting time."Man: "Exactly. I want to focus on my studies and get involved in campus activities."Woman: "I'm sure you'll do great. Enjoy your time at university!"Question 3: When do classes start for the man?a) In August.b) In September.c) In October.d) Not mentioned.Question 4: Why does the man want to find an apartment near the campus?a) To save commuting time.b) To be closer to his friends.c) To attend campus activities.d) Not mentioned.Section Three: PassagesDirections: In this section, you will hear several passages. After each passage, you will be asked several questions about the passage. Choose the best answer to each question and mark it on your answer sheet.Passage One:Attention all passengers, this is a reminder that smoking is strictly prohibited in all areas of the train. Passengers are also reminded to keep their tickets with them at all times as they may be required for inspection. Food and drinks are allowed on board, but please dispose of any waste in the designated trash bins located throughout the train. We hope you have a pleasant journey.Question 1: What is prohibited on the train?a) Mobile phones.b) Food and drinks.c) Smoking.d) Carrying luggage.Question 2: What should passengers do with their tickets?a) Keep them at home.b) Show them to other passengers.c) Keep them with them at all times.d) Not mentioned.Passage Two:Welcome to the National Museum of History. This museum offers a unique opportunity to explore the rich history and culture of our country. Visitors can enjoy a variety of exhibits, including ancient artifacts,traditional artwork, and interactive displays. Please remember to keep your voices down and refrain from touching the exhibits. Guided tours are available daily at 10 am and 2 pm. We hope you have a memorable experience.Question 3: What can visitors enjoy at the National Museum of History?a) A variety of exhibits.b) Interactive displays only.c) Guided tours.d) Not mentioned.Question 4: What should visitors avoid doing in the museum?a) Speaking quietly.b) Touching the exhibits.c) Taking photographs.d) Not mentioned.Section Four: TalksDirections: In this section, you will hear several short talks. After each talk, you will be asked several questions about the talk. Choose the best answer to each question and mark it on your answer sheet.Talk One:Good morning, everyone. Today, I will be talking about global warming and its effects on the environment. Global warming is caused by the increaseof greenhouse gases in the atmosphere, mainly due to human activities such as burning fossil fuels and deforestation. The consequences of global warming include rising temperatures, melting ice caps, and extreme weather events. It is essential for us to take immediate action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and protect our planet for future generations. Thank you.Question 1: What is the main cause of global warming?a) Melting ice caps.b) Rising temperatures.c) Burning fossil fuels and deforestation.d) Not mentioned.Question 2: What are the consequences of global warming mentioned in the talk?a) Extinction of species.b) Increase of greenhouse gases.c) Rising sea levels.d) Not mentioned.Talk Two:Today, I will be talking about the benefits of regular exercise. Regular exercise has numerous advantages for both physical and mental health. It improves cardiovascular fitness, increases muscle strength, and helps maintain a healthy weight. Exercise is also beneficial for mental well-being as it reduces stress, boosts mood, and improves sleep quality. Furthermore,engaging in physical activity can enhance cognitive function and reduce the risk of various chronic diseases. Remember, staying active is key to a healthy lifestyle.Question 3: What are the benefits of regular exercise mentioned in the talk?a) Increased risk of chronic diseases.b) Reduced stress and improved cognitive function.c) Maintaining an unhealthy weight.d) Not mentioned.Question 4: How does regular exercise affect mental well-being?a) It causes stress and insomnia.b) It reduces stress and improves mood.c) It increases the risk of chronic diseases.d) Not mentioned.This concludes the English listening test. Please check your answers and calculate your score accordingly. Thank you for participating and good luck with your English studies.。

四级听力模拟试题及答案

四级听力模拟试题及答案

四级听力模拟试题及答案一、短对话理解(共5题,每题1分,满分5分)听下面5段对话,每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。

听完每段对话后,你将有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话仅读一遍。

1. What does the man want to do?A) Go to the library.B) Go to the gym.C) Go to the concert.2. Why does the woman suggest taking a taxi?A) Because it's faster.B) Because it's cheaper.C) Because it's more comfortable.3. What is the relationship between the two speakers?A) Teacher and student.B) Friends.C) Colleagues.4. What does the woman mean by saying "I'm all thumbs today"?A) She's very clumsy.B) She's very tired.C) She's very busy.5. What is the man's opinion about the new policy?A) He agrees with it.B) He disagrees with it.C) He has no opinion.答案:1. C2. A3. B4. A5. B二、长对话理解(共10题,每题2分,满分20分)听下面两段较长的对话,每段对话后有几个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。

听每段对话前,你将有时间阅读各个小题,每小题听完后,你将有15秒钟的时间来回答该小题。

大学英语四级听力模拟训练1

大学英语四级听力模拟训练1

大学英语四级听力模拟训练1A.He beat his colleague and wounded him.B.He was accused of cheating clients.(正确答案)C.He stole huge amount of money from the bank.D.He was charged with neglecting his duty.2 [单选题] *A.A month before the fraud was discovered.B.A day before the fraud was discovered.C.A day after the police launched investigation.(正确答案)D.A month after he transferred the money.3 [单选题] *A.The killing of a guard.B.The release of Woodfox.(正确答案)C.The campaign against discrimination.D.The sentence of "Angola Three".4 [单选题] *A.He is the oldest prisoner.B.He murders more people than others.C.He is put into jail for nothing.D.He is the longest one to be imprisoned alone.(正确答案)5 [单选题] *A.Mexico.B.Canada.(正确答案)C.Georgia.D.Maine.6 [单选题] *A.The whole America was without power.B.Serious snow buried American Southeast Coast.C.There were 30 deaths caused by car accidents.D.More than 14,000 flights have been canceled.(正确答案)7 [单选题] *A.To launch a program to help those in trouble.B.To cooperate with Canada to deal with the bad weather.C.To provide federal money to help deal with the situation.(正确答案)D.To help Canada cope with the snow.8 [单选题] *A.Because he didn't have her number.B.Because he thought it was unnecessary.C.Because he wished his luggage would be found soon.D.Because he had to attend a business meeting.(正确答案)9 [单选题] *A.His flight number and arrival time.B.The cause of the flight's late arrival.(正确答案)C.The number of his luggage check.D.The description of his luggage.10 [单选题] *A.On the plane ticket.(正确答案)B.At the information desk.C.At the check-in counter.D.From the record of his flight.11 [单选题] *A.Missing luggage is unlikely to be found.B.There are important documents in his luggage.C.It is possible for the man to get his luggage today.(正确答案)D.The man thinks it is difficult to find his baggage.12 [单选题] *A.Classroom.B.Library.C.Home.D.Bookstore.(正确答案)13 [单选题] *A.Science books.B.Literature books.C.Writing books.(正确答案)D.Reference books.14 [单选题] *A.Easy.eful.(正确答案)C.Helpless.D.Difficult.15 [单选题] *A.He wants to improve his grammar.(正确答案)B.He enjoys going to the bookstore.C.He knows how to choose books.D.He doesn't buy anything this time.16 [单选题] *A.Falling in love with travelling.B.Earning higher salaries.C.Keeping memories easily.D.Strengthening brain function.(正确答案)17 [单选题] *A.He can master a language in ten days.B.He is an expert on brain function.C.He got the fund for his study from FBID.He designed the language learning approach.(正确答案)18 [单选题] *A.Memorizing new words.B.Learning to use core vocabulary.(正确答案)C.Knowing the basic grammar.D.Spending much time.19 [单选题] *A.Poor memory.(正确答案)B.Being isolated from friends.C.Being uninterested in art.D.Being mentally unstable.20 [单选题] *A.Make neural connections.(正确答案)B.Improve genetic structure.C.Build up a health mind.D.Expand brain capacity.21 [单选题] *A.To test the new theory.B.To improve the brain function.(正确答案)C.To study the brain.D.To provide psychological advice.22 [单选题] *A.It makes use of the Internet.B.It keeps personal records.C.It gives detailed feedback.D.It changes in accordance with the users.(正确答案)23 [单选题] *A.Lottery is extremely attractive.B.People all have desire to be rich.C.Humans are born to be optimistic.(正确答案)D.It's hard to make a right decision.24 [单选题] *A.To show that being optimistic also has its bad effect.(正确答案)B.To explain why people are trying to win lotteries.C.To prove a person's feeling is affected by environment.D.To point out human beings are social creatures.25 [单选题] *A.Stop smoking.B.Be health-conscience.C.Stay upbeat.(正确答案)D.Accept the fate.。

大学英语四级模拟试题(听力)

大学英语四级模拟试题(听力)

大学英语四级模拟试题(听力)以下是大学英语四级模拟试题第一套听力部分,希望对你有用!Model Test 1Part One Listening ComprehensionSection ADirections: In this section, you will hear 10 short conversations. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said - Both the conversation and the question will be spoken only once. After each question there will be 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 the Answer Sheet with a line through the centre.Example: You will hear:You will read:A) At the office.B) In the waiting room.C) At the airport.D) In a restaurant.From the conversation we know that the two were talking about some work they had to finish in the evening. This is most likely to have taken place at the office. Therefore, A) At the office is the best answer. You should choose [A] on the Answer Sheet and mark it with a single line through the centre.1. A) She is not interested in the article.B) She has given the man much trouble.C) She would like to have a copy of the article.D) She doesn't want to take the trouble to read the article.2. A) He saw the big tower he visited on TV~B) He has visited the TV tower twice.C) He has visited the TV tower once.D) He will visit the TV tower in June.3. A) The woman has trouble getting along with the professor.B) The woman regrets having taken up much of the professor's time.C) The woman knows the professor has been busy.D) The woman knows the professor has run into trouble.4. A) He doesn't enjoy business trips as much as he used to.B) He doesn't think he is capable of doing the job.C) He thinks the pay is too low to support his family,D) He wants to spend more time with his family.5. A) The man thought the essay was easy.B) They both had a hard time writing the essay.C) The woman thought the essay was easy.D) Neither of them has finished the assignment yet.6. A) In the park. B) Between two buildingsC) In his apartment. D) Under a huge tree.7. A) It's awfully dull. B) It's really exciting.C) it's very exhausting. D) It's quite challenging.8. A) movie. B) A lecture. C) A play. D) A speech.9. A) The weather is mild compared to the past years.B) They are having the coldest winter ever.C) The weather will soon get warmer.D) The weather may get even colder.10. A) The mystery story.B) The hiring of a shop assistant.C) The search for a reliable witness target=_blank class=infotextkey>witness.D) An unsolved case of robbery.Section BPassage OneQuestions 11 to 14 are based on the passage you have just heard.11. A) They want to change the way English is taught.B) They learn English to find well-paid jobs.C) They want to have an up-to-date knowledge of English.D) They know clearly what they want to learn.12. A ) Professionals. B) College students.C) Beginners D) Intermediate earners.13. A) Courses for doctors. B) Courses for businessmen.C) Courses for reporters. D) Courses for lawyers.14. A) Three groups of learners. B) The importance of business English.C) English for Specific Purposes. D) Features of English for different papacies.Passage TwoQuestions 15 to 17 are based on the passage you have just heard.15. A) To show off their wealth.B) To feel good.C) To regain their memory.D) To be different from others.16. A) To help solve their psychological problems.B) To play games with them.C) To send sham to the hospital.D) To make them aware of its harmfulness.17. A) They need care and affection.B) They are fond of round-the-world trips.C) They are mostly from broken families.D) They are likely to commit crimes.Passage ThreeQuestions 18 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard.18. A) Because it was too heavy.B) Because it did not bend easily.C) Because it did not shoot far.D) Because its string was short.19. A) It went out of use 300 years agoB) h was invented alter the short how.C) It was discovered before fire and the wheel.D) It's still in use today.20. A) They are accurate and easy to pull.B) Their shooting range is 40 yards.C) They are usually used indoors.D) They took 100 years to develop.。

英语4级模拟试题及答案

英语4级模拟试题及答案

英语4级模拟试题及答案一、听力理解(共30分)1. A) 短对话理解根据所听内容,选择正确答案。

(1) What does the man want to do?A. Go to the library.B. Visit the museum.C. Watch a movie.(2) What is the woman's suggestion?A. To eat out.B. To cook at home.C. To order takeout.答案:1. C 2. A2. B) 长对话理解根据所听对话,回答下列问题。

(3) Why does the man feel stressed?(4) What will the woman do next?答案:3. He has a lot of work to do. 4. She will help the man with his work.3. C) 短文理解根据所听短文,回答以下问题。

(5) What is the main topic of the passage?(6) What does the speaker think of the topic?答案:5. The importance of environmental protection.6. The speaker thinks it is very important.二、阅读理解(共40分)1. 阅读下列短文,从每题所给的四个选项中,选择最佳选项。

ANowadays, more and more people are concerned about their health. ...(7) What is the main idea of the passage?A. Health is becoming a major concern.B. People are living longer than before.C. The cost of healthcare is increasing.D. There are various ways to stay healthy.(8) What does the author suggest about exercise?A. It is the most important factor for health.B. It should be combined with a healthy diet.C. It is not as important as a balanced diet.D. It can replace the need for a healthy diet.答案:7. A 8. BBThe article discusses the impact of technology on education...(9) What is the author's opinion on technology in education?A. It is beneficial but needs to be used wisely.B. It has no significant impact on learning.C. It should be avoided in educational settings.D. It is the only way to improve education.(10) According to the article, what is the role of teachers?A. To replace technology in the classroom.B. To integrate technology into their teaching.C. To oppose the use of technology in education.D. To focus solely on traditional teaching methods.答案:9. A 10. B三、完型填空(共20分)阅读下面的短文,从短文后各题所给的四个选项中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

大学英语-大学英语四级听力模拟题85

大学英语-大学英语四级听力模拟题85

大学英语-大学英语四级听力模拟题85 大学英语四级听力模拟题85Listening ComprehensionSection A1、 A(She was late again.B(She was fired.C(She quit her job.D(She was assigned another job.2、 A(A strike that has been on for a year.B(The accuracy of economists' prediction.C(The present economic situation.D(The man's optimism.3、 A(The man can book two seats for tonight.B(Seats for the next day are available.C(King Lear won't be on show tonight.D(King Lear won't be on show the next day. 4、 A(Discussing a dinner invitation.B(Talking about a mad dog.C(Preparing the ice for the dinner.D(Waiting for the bus in cold weather. 5、 A(Come back to thelibrary at 3:30.B(Complain about not being served.C(Walk around the library by himself.D(Talk with the woman about the library. 6、 A(A well-done portrait.B(An excellent photo.C(An illustration in a book.D(A beautiful scene.7、 A(He is missing.B(He has been back home.C(He is playing with his friends.D(He is absent-minded.8、 A(They are not so smart in math.B(They are good at counting numbers.C(They have imposed burdens on the woman.D(They will make the woman lose her job. 9、 A(Men who like donkeys.B(Men who love to laugh loudly.C(Men who have a sense of humor.D(Men who are emotional.10、 A(The man invites her out to have dinner.B(The man comes to have dinner at her home.C(They go out to enjoy a jazz concert.D(They have a good conversation over coffee. 11、 A(Close friends who talk about almost everything.B(Dating service agent and customer.C(Colleagues working in the same office.D(Interviewer and interviewee in a survey. 12、 A(Because it's the easiest way to communicate with other users over network.B(Because it's printed on every card for people to exchange with others.C(Because everybody is talking about it nowadays.D(Because if a person doesn't have one, he will be out of time.13、 A(It cannot contain any commercial information.B(It may not be of a high level of security.C(One can only use the free e-mail account at home.D(It is difficult to get access to the website with such service.14、 A(A specific program for e-mail.B(An official account.C(IE and Windows.D(Additional software.15、 A(Print an e-mail address on her card.B(Check her hardware and software.C(Pay the ISP for an e-mail account.D(Try to get a free e-mail account.Section B16、 A(In 1604. B(Around 1700. C(In1750. D(In 1755.17、 A(Robert Cawdrey.B(John Kersey.C(Samuel Johnson.D(Daniel Webster.A(It has a complete list of difficult words. 18、B(It has sentences included as examples.C(It is a 20-volume work.D(It includes the presentation of word histories. 19、 A(About 7000. B(About 70000. C(About 4million. D(About 40 million.20、 A(American doctors would pay the medical bills.B(American doctors are paid by the government.C(The patients should pay for the doctors' service.D(The government would pay for the medical bills. 21、 A(Health insurance plans, government help and individual payment.B(The federal government of the US.C(The wise investment of their money.D(The companies they work for.22、 A(Only individuals pay for their health insurance.B(Health insurance can greatly lower the cost of individuals.C(Health insurance covers everything on the bills.D(There is no time limit for health insurance. 23、 A(She worked in a clothing shop not far from home.B(She did experiments in a lab not far from her home.C(She stayed at home and designed clothes.D(She became a partner of an old lady.24、 A(After she designed the clothes women wanted.B(When her former boss of the shop died.C(After her former boss of the shop retired.D(Soon after she worked in the shop.25、 A(Cheap hotels were not comfortable.B(She was wearing good clothes.C(She wanted to show her wealth.D(The best hotels could bring more customers.Section CIt's amazing that in a modern, huge city like New York, problems with the weather and subway can create complete 26 for millions of New Yorkers. Thiswinter, New York City has been the 27 of many a snow storm. We had one acouple months ago that 28 about 15 inches of snow on the city. Luckily, that storm 29 over a weekend, so New Yorkers, who are famous for always being out and about, held themselves in their apartments, only 30 into thesnow for food. The winter has been so 31 . Just when we think spring hasfinally arrived, it starts to snow. One day, it may be 60 degrees Fahrenheit, and the next day, it may be below zero with snow and dangerous winds! Sometimes the wind and snow make it so cold and dangerous that I feel as if my heart will stop 32 when I go outside. No matter what, when there are 33 changesin weather, and certainly when there is snow, New York City subways almost always 34 run in any sort of predictable manner. Everyone I knowtakes the subway. New York has too many people and is too crowded to drive a car around the city. For myself, I have no choice but to take the subway because I cannot afford to take a taxi everywhere. So 35 , if the subway stops working, Ihave no way of getting anywhere. When it snows, New Yorkers become very angry and rude as the subway isn't running normally.答案:Listening ComprehensionSection A1、C[听力原文]W: Dear, how's your day at the office today? Did your secretary come in on time this morning?M: Well, yes, she did. In fact, she resigned today.Q: What do we know about the man's secretary?2、C[听力原文]M: For now, you see, most economists believe a recession will not strike this year.W: But, John, according to the statistical report shown inyesterday's newspaper, you can't be sooptimistic.Q: What are the speakers talking about?3、B[听力原文]M: I'd like to book two seats for King Lear for tonight, please. W: Well, I'm sorry, there is only one left for tonight. What about tomorrow?Q: What can we learn from the conversation?4、D[听力原文]W: I wish the bus would come soon. I'm freezing. Look at all the ice around us. I miss my warm room with the smell of delicious dinner.M: So do I. The wind is biting into my skin like a mad dog.Q: What are the speakers doing?5、A[听力原文]M: Excuse me, Miss. I'm an international student from China and I've never used a western library before. I wonder if someone might have time to show me around.W: I'd be glad to show you around, but I'm very busy right now.Could you come back at about 3:30?Q: What will the man probably do?6、B[听力原文]M: Beautiful! Is it one of your most affecting shots illustrating human beings?W: Well, thank you for your compliment. Yes, I'm very fond of it myself. Q: What are the speakers talking about?7、A[听力原文]W: Oh, God, I can't find my son anywhere. I've looked all over. I don't know what to do. He should have been back an hour ago.M: Don't worry. He's probably playing with a friend and forgot about the time. Let's try to call his friends.Q: What do we know about the woman's son?8、A[听力原文]M: So you are going to teach Advanced Math to students who can't count to 20 without removingtheir shoes?W: Oh, don't say that, please. It's my job and I like it.Q: What's the man's comment on the woman's students?9、C[听力原文]M: OK, Amy. Before we can find the right man for you, just tell us what kind of person you'd like to date.Don't be shy.W: Well, OK. I've never done this before. I feel kind of silly, but here goes. I guess I really like men who have a sense of humor. I love to laugh and be happy. That's the most important thing. But I don't like men who are really loud. I mean, I like men to laugh, but I don't want them to sound like donkeys. M: OK, what else?W: Oh, I like men who are intelligent and open minded. Those two things go together, don't they? Good conversations are important. I love talking about books and movies and politics. I really hate men who think they're always right. And you know, the stubborn ones who won't listen to new ideas always get into bad moods if you don't agree with them. I don't like men who are moody.M: Now, Amy, tell me about the perfect Saturday night date. W: Hmm. Well, he comes over to my place, and we cook dinner together. Then we put on some jazz, sitdown to eat and talk about important things. Of course, he offers to help with the dishes. It reallybothers me when a man won't help clean up.M: Sounds romantic. OK. The last question. Is there anything you really don't like?W: Well, sure. I really don't like men who don't respect other people.What kind of men does Amy like to date?10、B[听力原文]What do we know about the perfect Saturday night date in Amy's mind?11、B[听力原文]What is the most probable relationship between the two speakers?12、A[听力原文]W: Well, it seems to me that everybody is talking about e mails nowadays. When you exchange cards with others, you'll feel out of time and start at a disadvantage if your card hasn't an e mail address on it. M: I wouldn't be surprised, because, you know, it's the easiest way to communicate with other users overnetwork.W: Is it? But I was told that we must set up an e mail system on the network before we can communicate with other users. Is that true?M: Yes, it's not tough to create such a system. However, you need some hardware and software to support it.W: Let me know the hardware first.M: A computer and a line that connects your computer with Internet. W: All right. I was told that I need an account for my e mail. Where can I get it?M: You can contact an ISP, I mean an Internet Service Provider, to get an account.W: How much do I have to pay for it?M: It varies. You can also get a free e mail account if you don't have to worry too much about thesecurity of your mails. I know many people prefer free e mails and they say their correspondence through that kind of account doesn't involve commercial information needed to be strictly kept secret. You can get such a free account simply at home if you have got access to awebsite with such a service. W: It's so convenient. I may prefer thefree e mail. What about the software?M: You don't need any additional software. Just the IE, the Internet Explorer, bound with Windows, the operating system.W: Thank you so much for your help.Why is e mail so popular according to the man?13、B[听力原文]Which is the disadvantage of a free e-mail account according to the man? 14、C[听力原文]What is the necessary software to support the e-mail system? 15、D [听力原文]What will the woman probably do?Section B16、A[听力原文]The first English dictionary, called A Table Alphabeticall, was published in 1604. The dictionarywas actually nothing more than a list of about 3000 difficult words, eachfollowed by one word definition. The author, Robert Cawdrey, made no attempt to include everyday words in his dictionary. No one, he reasoned, would ever have to look up a word in a dictionary if he already knew themeaning of the word. During the 1600s, more dictionaries were published. Each followed Cawdrey's lead and presented a few thousand hard words. Around 1700, one dictionary maker, John Kersey, did define easy words as well as hard ones. But until the 1750s, all dictionaries were rather crude and not very valuable. A man named Dr. Samuel Johnson changed all this. In 1755, Dr. Johnson produced the first moderndictionary. He included in his dictionary all important sentences to show how each word was actually used in speech and writing. By the end of the 1700s, most dictionary makers had followed Johnson's lead. Dictionaries were getting better and better. The 1800s saw the greatest improvement in the quality of dictionaries. In England, scholars planned and prepared The Oxford English Dictionary, a 20 volume work. One of the most interesting features of The Oxford English Dictionary is its word histories. It traces the history of each word from its earliest recorded use up to the time of the printing of the dictionary.When was the first English dictionary published?17、C[听力原文]Who produced the first modern English dictionary?18、D[听力原文]What is one of the most interesting features of The Oxford English Dictionary?C 19、[听力原文]The United States has 7000 hospitals. These hospitals care for 40 million patients each year. The United States has 4 million doctors. These doctors take care ofthe American people. Most of these doctors are in private practice. This means that the patients pay forthe doctors' service. Health care is not provided by the government in the United States. The individuals must pay. Modern medical bills are very costly. They are often beyond the capability of the individual patient to pay. As a result,the American health system has some government help, many kinds of health insurance plans and individualpayment, which makes the American health care system a mess. An American who doesnot have health insurance is taking a great risk. If he is suddenly hospitalized, he'll find that the bill will belarge. Most companies pay some or all of their employees' health insurance. This helps the individual worker enormously. However, most health insurance has a limit. That is, after the patient has been sick for a while, his insurance may run out. Then the individual is responsible for the medical bills again. Health insurance is very complicated. The person may feel secure that his health insurance will pay the bills. After he becomes ill, he finds that the insurance only covers some of the costs. It is quite a shock to the patient.How many doctors are there in the United States?20、C[听力原文]What does it mean to the patients that most American doctors are in private practice?21、A[听力原文]What can help Americans to make sure they can pay for their medical care? 22、B[听力原文]What can we learn about American health insurance?23、A[听力原文]Helen was a very successful businesswoman. She had always liked nice clothes. And after she left school, she worked in a shop which sold clothes, not far from her home. After a fewexperiments, she showed that she was very successful in designingthe sorts of things that women wanted to buy, so after a few years, the owner of the shop, who was an old lady, offered to make her a partner. "It's something I should have done long ago," she told Helen with a smile. Helen was very pleased, of course, and when the old lady retired, Helen bought her share and became the sole owner of the shop. Now she had her independence. Ever since she started in the shop, she had had to travel around to see what attractive things her rivals in the clothestrade were producing, to attend fashion shows and so on. She had always stayed at small cheap hotels, because she dared not to spend too much money when she was saving up to buy a shop of her own. But when she at last became the owner of the shop, and it was making good profits, she found that she had plenty of money, and she felt she should now stay in the best hotels whenever she traveled. "Then the people who buy good clothes can see that your business is successful," she said, "and therefore more of them think they should buy the clothes you make."What did Helen do soon after she left school?24、C[听力原文]When did Helen become the sole owner of the shop?D 25、[听力原文]Why did Helen choose to stay in the best hotels afterwards? SectionC26、 chaos[听力原文]It's amazing that in a modern, huge city like New York, problemswith the weather and subway can create complete chaos for millions of New Yorkers. This winter, New York City has been the victim of many a snow storm. We had one a couple months ago that dumped about 15 inches of snow on the city. Luckily, that storm occurred over a weekend, so NewYorkers, who are famous for always being out and about, held themselves in their apartments, only venturing out into the snow for food. The winter has been so unpredictable. Just when we think spring has finally arrived, it starts to snow. One day, it may be 60 degrees Fahrenheit, and the next day, it may be below zero with snow and dangerous winds! Sometimes the wind and snow make it so cold and dangerous that I feel as if my heart will stop beating when I go outside. No matter what, when there are rapid changes in weather, and certainly when there is snow, New York City subways almost always cease to run in any sort of predictable manner. Everyone I know takes the subway. New York has too many people and is too crowded to drive a car around the city. For myself, I have no choice but to take the subway because I cannot afford to take a taxi everywhere. So basically, if the subway stops working, I have no way of getting anywhere. When it snows, New Yorkers become very angry and rude as the subway isn't running normally.27、 victim 28、 dumped 29、 occurred 30、 venturing out 31、unpredictable 32、 beating 33、 rapid 34、 cease to 35、basically。

最新大学英语四级考试听力预测模拟卷

最新大学英语四级考试听力预测模拟卷

大学英语四级考试听力预测模拟卷Part II Listening Comprehension (25 minutes)Section ADirections: In this section, you will hear three news reports. At the end of each news report, you will hear two or three questions. Both the news report and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.Questions 1 and 2 will be based on the following news item.1. A) 10B) 15C) 56D) 652. A) He warmed up the animals with hot water.B) He fed the animals with high-energy food.C) He rewired the electricity lines in the zoo.D) He opened the zoo despite the big loss.Questions 3 and 4 will be based on the following news item.3. A) It is nasty.B) It is a surprise.C) It is predicted.D) It is deadly.4. A) One day.B) Two days.C) More than three days.D) One week.Questions 5 to 7 will be based on the following news item.5. A) White ash.B) High temperature gas.C) Fires.D) Earthquake.6. A) Less than 10.B) About 20.C) About 120.D) More than 750.7. A) Because they have found too many dead bodies.B) Because they want to persuade people to move away.C) Because they don’t know what might happen next.D) Because they need space to carry out the research.Section BDirections: In this section, you will hear two long conversations. At the end of each conversation, you will hear four questions. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.Conversation OneQuestions 8 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.8. A) Job hopping.B) Putting up a notice.C) Traveling by plane.D) Learning a foreign language.9. A) It has a small size.B) It will fire some employees.C) It will give him a promotion.D) It is an overseas company.10. A) He will learn English for it.B) He will work in another country.C) He will travel a lot.D) He will get a much higher salary.11. A) Recommend her to his new company.B) Give her some advice on her work.C) Get her promoted to be the manager.D) Write her a letter of recommendation.Conversation TwoQuestions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.12. A) In the second week of August.B) In early August.C) In the last week of August.D) Before August.13. A) Get a visa.B) Buy a plane ticket.C) Register for classes.D) Pack his things.14. A) He doesn’t know what he likes.B) He hasn’t made the final decision yet.C) He needs advice from the admissions counselor.D) He wants to change his major in his first year.15. A) Foundation courses are optional.B) There are no foundation courses.C) Foundation courses are in high school.D) Foundation courses need more tuition.Section CDirections: In this section, you will hear three passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.Passage OneQuestions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard.16. A) She is a big film fan.B) Her favorites are normal.C) She looks older than her age.D) She likes dressing up herself.17. A) She worries that Est her can’t care of herself.B) She doesn’t believe Esther’s learning ability.C) She pushes her to start as early as possible.D) She disagrees at first but finally agrees.18. A) Esther doesn’t like the private school.B) Esther likes talking with people a lot.C) Esther is much better than expected.D) Esther has a natural aptitude for science.Passage TwoQuestions 19 to 21 are based on the passage you have just heard.19. A) To cheer ourselves up.B) To forget the anger.C) To relax ourselves.D) To have a rest.20. A) People with stress prefer to listen to music.B) People can release stress by listening to music.C) People who don’t listen to music get more stressed.D) People get stressed after working for a long time.21. A) No hormone is released any more.B) The body cannot feel the stress.C) A new hormone is released.D) A hormone causing stress is reduced.Passage ThreeQuestions 22 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard.22. A) They are natural and healthy food.B) They help people lose weight.C) They are lowest in calories.D) They are popular with most people.23. A) Eat it in the early morning.B) Include various nutrients.C) Eat something low in calories.D) Eat much for the whole morning.24. A) Using new cups and spoons.B) Eating meals at the right time.C) Stopping eating after feeling full.D) Working hard after meals.25. A) Appetite is the highest when sleeping.B) People will spend less time eating food.C) The body needs to relax after exercise.D) Energy is needed for the next day’s exercise.预测模拟卷听力文本Section ADirections: In this section, you will hear three news reports. At the end of each news report, you will hear two or three questions. Both the news report and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.Questions 1 and 2 will be based on the following news item.An icy cold front that swept through northern Mexico over the weekend left 65 zoo animals dead, the zoo’s owner told CNN on Monday. Parrots, crocodiles and peacocks were among the victims of temperatures that dropped as low as minus 15 degrees Celsius early Saturday morning at the Chihuahua Zoo in the city of Aldama, about an hour north of Chihuahua. The alarming number of deaths, whi ch represents about 10% of all the zoo’s animals, was the result of several compounding factors, owner Alberto Hernandez said. The zoo faced other challenges. Frozen water pipes meant that hoses couldn’t be used to fill animals’ food bowls. Warm water had to be brought in from outside, Hernandez said. Electricity was not restored until Sunday, he said. Nonetheless, the zoo opened for business as usual Monday, though Hernandez said he expected an economic hit from the loss of the animals.1. How many animals were killed due to the cold weather?2. What did the zoo’s owner do after the tragedy happened?Questions 3 and 4 will be based on the following news item.U.S. forecasters yesterday admitted that the deadly snowstorm that has swept along the east coas t was a nasty surprise. “We’re really cursing those computer models, ” said Andrew Woodcock, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Sterling, Virginia. “They had the low pressure system way out to the sea. ”The storm raced north along the coast on Monday and Tuesday, leaving nearly two feet of snow in places. Many schools and businesses across the east were closed again yesterday, along with all Philadelphia city offices and courts and most Maryland state offices.3. Which description is NOT correct about the storm?4. How long did the storm last?Questions 5 to 7 will be based on the following news item.Indonesia’s Mount Merapi has erupted with its biggest explosion in more than a century, killing at least 70 more people, burning down homes and blanketing the region in white ash. Authorities said Friday this latest in a series of eruptions over the last 11 days was the mostferocious yet. 750 - degree (Celsius) gas flowed down the mountainside in a thunderous roar. The heat was so intense that clothes and blankets were fused to the injured as they fled for safety. The death toll from the eruptions has now risen to about 120 and is expected to increase as rescuers pull bodies out of the ash and broken rocks. Volcano experts said the Friday blast was the biggest since the 1870s. With the unpredictability of the volcano, authorities widened the danger zone around the mountain to 20 kilometers.5. Which of the following is NOT caused by the eruption of Mount Merapi?6. How many people have been killed by the disaster?7. Why did authorities widen the danger zone?Section BDirections: In this section, you will hear two long conversations. At the end of each conversation, you will hear four questions. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.Conversation OneM: Amelia, you seem very busy now. But I do have something to tell you. Could you spare a few minutes?W: Sure. What do you need?M: Well, I wanted to let you know that I’ve put in my notice.W: Really? Why?M: It’s complicated. But basically it boils down to one thing. This company is downsizing and I can’t continue working for a company that may let me go.W: But surely they won’t fire you! You’re one of the most experienced managers here!M: Well, to be honest, there’s another reason. I’ve got a better offer.W: Well, that’s great news! Congratulations! Where will you be located?M: The head office is in New York, but I’ll be dealing with overseas companies and flying to this side of the world from time to time.W: It’ll be sad to see you go, but it sounds like you’ve f ound yourself a great company.M: I have. I feel lucky. I look forward to dealing with overseas companies and at the same time having a chance to use English more.W: I’m sorry to bring this up, but would it be possible for you to write me a letter of recommendation before you go?M: Of course I can. In fact, if there are other job opportunities at this new company, I’ll recommend you personally.W: Thanks. I appreciate that.Questions 8 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.8. What are the speakers talking about?9. What does the man say about his current company?10. What does the man say about his new job?11. What will the man do for the woman next?Conversation TwoM: Guess what came in the mail today?W: What?M: My acceptance letter to Yale!W: Wow! Congratulations! When do classes start?M: Freshman orientation is the last week of August, but I want to go two weeks before that to get settled in.W: You are so lucky. Do you have to do many things before you leave?M: Yes, I’ll be very busy. I have to get a visa, buy a plane ticket and pack my things, but first I want to register for classes.W: When can you do that?M: Well, I think I can start looking now. Do you want to help me decide which classes to take? W: Sure. What can you choose from?M: Well, I have to take all the fundamental courses, plus a few from my major.W: What is your major?M: I hope to major in English literature, but the admissions counselor told me that many people changed their major many times in their firs t year. So we’ll see.W: What are the fundamental courses?M: In order to graduate, every student must take a certain amount of classes in History, Math, English, Philosophy, Science and Art.W: Interesting. That’s very different from the Chinese education system.M: Yes, it is. It’s also very different from the British education system.W: Really?M: Oh, sure! In Britain, students don’t have to take the fundamental courses.W: Why not?M: Maybe because they think they know everything already. Haaa…Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.12. When will the man get settled in?13. What will the man do first?14. What does the man say about his major?15. What do we know about the British education system?Section CDirections: In this section, you will hear three passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.Passage OneAt first glance, Esther Okade seems like a normal 10-year-old. She loves dressing up as Elsa from “Frozen”, playing with Barbie dolls and going to the park or shopping.But what makes the British-Nigerian youngster stand out is the fact that she’s also a university undergraduate.Esther, from Walsall, an industrial town in the UK’s West Midlands region, is one of the country’s youngest c ollege freshmen.The talented 10-year-old enrolled at the Open University, a UK-based distance learning college, in January and is already top of the class, having recently scored 100% in a recent exam. And in case people think her parents have pushed her into starting university early, Esther emphatically disagrees.“I actually wanted to start when I was seven. But my mum was like ‘you’re too young, calm down.’ ” After three years of begging, mother Efe finally agreed to explore the idea.Esther’s mother noticed her daughter’s talent shortly after she began homeschooling her at the age of three. Initially, Esther’s parents had enrolled her in a private school but after a few short weeks, the pair began noticing changes in the youngster.Efe says: “One day we were coming back home and she burst out into tears and said ‘I don’t ever want to go back to that school-they don’t even let me talk!’ ”Therefore, Efe started by teaching basic number skills at home, but Esther was miles ahead. By four, her natural aptitude for math had seen the eager student move on to very difficult parts.Questions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard.16. What do we know about Esther?17. What does Efe think about Esther’s early university study?18. What did Efe find after homeschooling her daughter?Passage TwoListening to music is one of the most common ways we manage our stress and emotions.When we feel tired after a long day at work, many of us like to relax by closing our eyes, and turning on our iPods. Or when we feel down after a heated argument with a boyfriend or girlfriend, we may listen to some uplifting tunes to help distract us from our anger or sadness.Even at this very moment, I’m listening to some calm instrumental rock music, because it helps me stay relaxed and focused when I’m writing.These are just some of the ways we use music to improve our psychology. And more and more research is beginning to show that music can serve a very positive function in our everyday life.In a study done by University of Gothenburg in Sweden, it was found that participants who listened to music after a stressful episode in their everyday life reported decreased levels of stress when compared to individuals who didn’t listen to music after a stressful episode.And in another study done by the same team of researchers, it was found that listening to music was an effective way to reduce a hormone commonly released when we are experiencing stress. This suggests that listening to music can have a real biological effect on our mental health.Listening to music can be a big part of art therapy, and these new studies are consistent with a growing body of research that shows the benefits of music on our stress and anxiety.Questions 19 to 21 are based on the passage you have just heard.19. Why do we listen to some uplifting music after arguing with friends?20. What was found in the study done by University of Gothenburg in Sweden?21. What is the biological effect of listening to music?Passage ThreeEven if you’ve kicked off a fitness routine and you’re choosing healthier food, you may not be seeing the weight come off the way you’d hoped. While there are plenty of other healthy accomplishments to celebrate, you’re probably wondering what’s not working.Nuts, whole wheat bread, olive oil and dark chocolate are all natural and healthy, but they aren’t void of calories. You still need to watch how much you eat of the good stuff.Skipping breakfast may seem like a great way to save calories, but keep in mind that people who eat breakfast regularly lose more weight—so make sure to eat breakfast each morning. Don’t just grab anything; include protein to give yourself sustainable energy and fiber to fill you up for hours.When it comes to a balanced diet, we know that portion control is one of the keys to success. Keep measuring cups and spoons on hand to make sure your serving sized are appropriate, and learn how to give your body the “I’m full” signal in order to help you drop the fork when the time is right and move on with your day.Standing at the fridge or the counter to swallow isn’t saving time or energy and can lead to mindless eating. It’s best to designate time for snacking and meals th at are set apart from other activities.Making time for body exercise can mean less time for sleep, but it’s important to get enough sleep if you’re trying to lose weight. You need extra energy to keep up with your exercise routine, and skimping on sleep c an affect your body’s ability to control its appetite.Questions 22 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard.22. What do we know about olive oil and dark chocolate?23. What is the suggestion about having breakfast?24. What is related with portion control?25. Why is it important to get enough sleep?。

英语听力模拟试题及答案

英语听力模拟试题及答案

英语听力模拟试题及答案一、听力理解(共20分)(一)短对话理解(每题1分,共5分)1. A) At the library. B) At the bookstore. C) At the post office. D) At the bank.Q: Where are the speakers most likely to be?A: B) At the bookstore.2. A) The man is busy. B) The woman is busy. C) Both are busy. D) Neither is busy.Q: What can we learn from the conversation?A: A) The man is busy.3. A) 10:00. B) 11:00. C) 12:00. D) 13:00.Q: When will the woman probably go out for lunch?A: C) 12:00.4. A) He is a teacher. B) He is a student. C) He is a doctor. D) He is an engineer.Q: What is the man's occupation?A: D) He is an engineer.5. A) She needs to buy a gift. B) She wants to go to the party. C) She has to work overtime. D) She is not interested in the party.Q: Why can't the woman attend the party?A: C) She has to work overtime.(二)长对话理解(每题2分,共10分)听第一段对话,回答6-7题。

英语四级听力短篇新闻模考预测试题优选份

英语四级听力短篇新闻模考预测试题优选份

英语四级听力短篇新闻模考预测试题优选份英语四级听力短篇新闻模考预测试题 1Questions 5 to 7 will be based on the followingnews item.5A.All taxis began to use meters.B.All taxis got air conditioning.C.Advertisements were allowed on taxis.D.Old taxis were replaced with new cabs.6A.A low interest loan scheme.B.Environmentalists' protests.C.Taxi passengers' plaints.D.Permission for car advertising.7A.There are no more irregular practices.B.All new cabs provide air-conditioning.C.New cabs are all equipped with meters.D.New legislation protects consumer rights.News Item ThreeCairo is known for its overcrowded roads, irregulardriving practicesand shaky old vehicles, but also forits air pollution. (5) In recent months, though,environmental studies indicate there have beensigns of improvement. That's due in part to theremoval of many of the capital'sold-fashioned black and white taxis. Most of these dated backto the 1960s and 70s and were in a poor state of repair.After new legislation demanded their removal from the roads, (6) a low interest loan schemewas set up with three Egyptian banks so drivers could buy new cars. The government paysabout $900 for old ones to be discarded and advertising on the new vehicles helps coverrepayments.The idea has proved popular with customers―they can now travel in air-conditioned fortand (7) because the new cabs are metered, they don't have to argue over fares. Banks and carmanufacturers are glad for the extra business in tough economic times. As for the taxi drivers,most are: delighted to be behind the wheel of new cars, although there have been a plaints about switching from black and white to a plain white colour.5.What change took place in Cairo recently?6.What helped bring about the change?7.Why do customers no longer argue with new cab drivers?短篇新闻(三)开罗以拥挤不堪的交通,违法驾驶、破旧汽车以及空气污染而闻名。

大学英语考试四级听力模拟试卷(含答案)

大学英语考试四级听力模拟试卷(含答案)

大学英语考试四级听力模拟试卷Listening ComprehensionSection 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.Questions 1 to 8 are based on the conversation you have just heard.1、A. Basketball. B. A pair of shoes.C. A coat.D. He hadn't decided yet.2、A. At a doctor's. B. At a store.C. At a library.D. At a bank.3、A. Take a walk. B. Give a performance.C. Listen to the music.D. Dance to the music.4、A. Do her homework. B. Clean the backyard.C. Wash clothes.D. Enjoy the beautiful day5、A. Margaret wanted to return some magazines to the woman.B. Margaret wanted to lend some magazines to the woman.C. Margaret wanted to borrow some magazines from the woman.D. Margaret wanted to get some magazines back from the woman.6、A. The man goes to a wrong check-in counter.B. The man has just missed his flight.C. The plane will leave at 9:14.D. The plane's departure time remains unknown.7、A. Go to dance. B. Go to the Student Art Center.C. Go to a lecture.D. Stay at home.8、A. She has none at present. B. She has bought a new one.C. She has only an old one.D. Her brother has given her one.Questions 9 to 12 are based on the conversation you have just heard.9、A. The Students' Union. B. The university administration.C. The faculty.D. The senior students.10、A. He is a member of the Students' Union. B. He is the sponsor of the party.C. He is a new student in the university.D. He is a successful graduate of the university.11、A. To provide students with a chance to get to know each other.B. To invite successful students through university to pass on some valuable advice.C. To help new students successfully graduate by sharing other students' experience.D. All of the above.12、A. The man. B. The woman.C. Both the man and the woman.D. Neither the man, nor the woman.Questions 13 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.13、A. To make sure you are standing firmly enough at the shore.B. To make sure you are properly equipped.C. To make sure you are properly grounded at the shore.D. To make sure you are properly grounded off the shore.14、A. He should at first do nothing and go with the flow.B. He should paddle hard to move away from the shore.C. He should try to stay where he is.D. He should lean forward.15、A. Never lean forward. B. Never lean backward.C. Never lean away from the shore.D. Never get out of the canoe.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 markedA.,B.,C., andD..Passage OneQuestions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard.16、A. To support the Red Cross's campaign for a total ban on all anti-personnel landmines.B. To clarify the British government's policy on landmines.C. To investigate the sufferings of landmine victims there.D. To establish her image as a friend of landmine victims.17、A. Because she was ill-informed of the government's policy.B. Because they were actually opposed to banning landmines.C. Because she had not consulted the government before the visit.D. Because they believed that she had misinterpreted the situation in Angola.18、A. It had caused embarrassment to the British government.B. It had brought her closer to the ordinary people.C. It had greatly promoted her popularity.D. It had affected her relations with the British government.Passage TwoQuestions 19 to 21 are based on the passage you have just heard.19、A. Seven-tenths. B. Eight-tenths.C. Nine-tenths.D. Six-tenths.20、A. Antarctica is the coldest place on earth.B. A small group of people live in Antarctica.C. Antarctica has much plant life there.D. The fur seal is the smallest animal in Antarctica.21、A. Penguins are the smallest animals in Antarctica.B. Penguins are the best-known of Antarctic birds.C. Penguins can fly because they have strong wings.D. Penguins can only swim a little distance.Passage ThreeQuestions 22 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard.22、A. The world's largest black bears. B. The world's largest brown bears.C. Black wolves.D. Monkeys.23、A. To gain support from the local community.B. To protect it from irresponsible development.C. To make it a better home for wildlife.D. To get funds in developing this area.24、A. More than 14,000 acres. B. About 14,000 acres.C. More than 4,000 acres.D. About 4,000 acres.25、A. Enforcing strict laws against wrong behavior.B. Raising respect for the land among people.C. Working together with the local government.D. Working together with the local community.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 26 to 33 with the exact words you have just heard. For blanks numbered from 34 to 36 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 the third time, you should check what you have written.The National Health Service in Britain was set up in 1948 26 after the end of the Second World War. Its 27 is to provide free medical treatment for all patients who wish to take advantage of the 28 . However, it is still possible to 29 private medical treatment and in this case the doctor charges a fee.To say that the National Health Service is free is not 30 true. Every employed or self-employed person over 16 years of age must put a stamp on an 31 card every week. This card is 32 by a government department called the Department of Health and Social Security. The stamp costs money and the 33 is constantly changing. 34 , and it finances the National Health Service together with many other social security benefits such as retirement pensions, unemployment benefit, sickness benefit and so on.In order to participate in the Health Service, a patient must register with a General Practitioner, usually known as a G.P. 35 .If the doctor feels that the case needs more expert help or the use of greater resources than are at his disposal, 36 .答案:Listening ComprehensionSection A1、D[解析]W: I suppose you have bought some gifts for your family.M: Well, I have bought a pair of shoes for my father, and a coat for my mother. But I haven't decided what to buy for my brother. Probably a basketball.Q: What did the man buy for his brother?2、D[解析]W: What kind of account do you want to open?M: A regular savings account.Q: Where did this conversation probably take place?3、D[解析]M: The music is so beautiful that I'd like to dance. But I don't know the steps.W: It doesn't matter. No one will be looking at us in this crowd.Q: What does the woman suggest they do?4、C[解析]M: It's such a beautiful day. Why not sit out in the backyard for a while and enjoy it?W: I'd love to. But there's a lot of laundry to do.Q: What will the woman probably do?5、D[解析]M: Why did Margaret call yesterday?W: She wanted to pick up some magazines she lent me.Q: What do we learn from the conversation?6、D[解析]M: Is this the check-in counter for Flight 914 to Los Angeles?W: Yes, but I'm sorry that the flight is delayed because of a minor mechanical problem. Please wait for further notice.Q: What do we learn from this conversation?7、C[解析]W: Let's go to the dance at the Student Art Center tomorrow.M: I'd like to, but I'm going to a lecture. Thanks for asking me though.Q: What is the man going to do tomorrow?8、A[解析]M: I wonder if I could borrow your dictionary, please?W: You certainly could if I had one, but I gave my old one to my brother when he went away to school, and I haven't bought a new one yet.Q: What did the woman say about her dictionary?9、A[解析] 9-12M: Excuse me, may I ask some questions about the reception party that you're advertising outside?W: What would you like to know about it?M: Well, I'm not really sure what the purpose of the event is.W: The party will provide students with a chance to get to know each other, and a chance for students who have been successfully through university to pass on some valuable advice.M: Who's organizing the event? Is it the faculty or...W: Actually, it is the Students' Union that's organizing this event.M: I hope we won't have to sit through a lot of boring speeches. What can they actually do to help a guy like me?W: The Students' Union is simply a group of normal, but grateful, students who hope that by sharing their experiences with new students they can help more students to successfully graduate.M: But will we have any time for some fun at this party?W: Most of the time Will be split between eating, dancing, and singing--so not to worry. However, some of the words of wisdom from the former students should not be missed.M: You've got a point. They are, after all, successful stories if they've managed to survive university life. I hear that about only half of all students who start university actually finish it.W: And besides that, there's another reason to go.M: What's that?W: The pie they'll be serving is delicious. I know since I'm the one who will be making it.M: That's great! I am looking forward to the party. Thank you.W: Not at all. May you have a good time.9. Who is organizing the reception party?10、C[解析]What do we know about the man from the conversation?11、D[解析]What is the purpose of the reception party?12、B[解析]Who will make the pie that is to be served at the reception party?13、C[解析] 13-15W: Just a few reminders are necessary before you climb in. First, make sure you are properly grounded at the shore.M: What do you mean by that?W: I mean your canoe should be secure enough so that the moment you get init, it doesn't float away on you.M: But you wouldn't want it to be too grounded, would you? Otherwise, it's a lot of work to push it from the shore.W: Right, so try to have it parked securely enough that a simple shove from your paddle is all it takes to get you offshore.M: What if the currents keep pushing you back to shore, after you've pushed off?W: In that case, you may wish to "go with the flow" and let it glide you along the edges until you come across an area where you can push towards the center.M: OK, got it. So, can we get in and get going? I am dying to try out an Eskimo roll.W: All right, but there are still some other tips I have to remind you of. For example, do you remember what you should never do when you're pushing off?M: Yeah, I remember. Never lean forward. Always lean away from the shore. Let's just get out there so I can practice my Eskimo roll.W: Come on Stan, as they say--walk before you run.M: See you on the other side of the shore.W: OK. Good luck!M: Thank you again!13. What is the first reminder that the woman gives to the man?14、A[解析]What should the man do if the currents keep pushing his canoe back to the shore?15、A[解析]What should the man never do when he is pushing off from the shore?Section B16、A[解析] 16-18It came as something of a surprise when Diana, Princess of Wales, made a trip to Angola in 1997, to support the Red Cross's campaign for a total ban on all anti-personnel landmines. Within hours of arriving in Angola, television screens around the world were filled with images of her comforting victims injured in explosions caused by landmines.The Princess concluded with a simple message: "We must stop landmines." And she used every opportunity during her visit to repeat this message. But, back in London, her views were not shared by some members of the British government, which refused to support a ban on these weapons. Angry politicians launched an attack on the Princess in the press. They described her as "very ill-informed" and a "loose cannon".Opposition parties, the media and the public immediately voiced their support for the Princess. To make matters worse for the government, it soon emerged that the Princess's trip had been approved by the Foreign Office, and thatshe was in fact very well-informed about both the situation in Angola and the British government's policy regarding landmines. The result was a severe embarrassment for the government.To try and limit the damage, both the Foreign Secretary and the Defense Secretary gave corresponding statements respectively. For the Princess, the trip to this war-tom country was an excellent opportunity to use her popularity to show the world how much destruction and suffering landmines can cause. She said that the experience had also given her the chance to get closer to people and their problems.16. Why did Princess Diana pay a visit to Angola in 1997?17、B[解析]Why did some members of the British government criticize Diana?18、B[解析]What did Princess Diana think of her visit to Angola?19、C[解析] 19-21Antarctica has nine-tenths of all the world's ice. If all this ice melted, the level of the world's oceans would rise 250 feet. Most cities along the coast would be drowned. In New York Harbor, water would almost cover the Statue of Liberty's head. But the ice in Antarctica does not melt. The temperature stays well below freezing the year round in most places. Antarctica is the coldest place on earth. The temperature there has been known to drop to more than 100 degrees below zero.Antarctica does not have much plant life. Only a few simple plants such as mosses can grow there. The climate is so harsh, and food so scare, that people cannot settle in Antarctica. But along the coasts of the continent there are many birds, fish and animals.Thousands of whales and millions of seals swim in Antarctica seas. Six kinds of seals are found. The fur seal, the smallest, has long been hunted for its silky fur. The tough-skinned elephant seal is the largest. It can weigh as much as four tons.Most of the world's whaling takes place in Antarctica waters. The blue whale is the largest animal that has ever lived.A number of birds live in Antarctica, and fly over the water and ice. Penguins are the best-known of Antarctic birds. They cannot fly, but they have flipper-wings, which make them strong swimmers.19. How much of all the world's ice does Antarctica have?20、A[解析]Which of the following statements about Antarctica is true according to the passage?21、B[解析]What do we know about the penguins in Antarctica from the passage?22、A[解析] 22-25Two hours from the tall buildings of Manhattan and Philadelphia, there live some of the world's largest black bears. They are in northern Pennsylvania's Pocono Mountains, a home they share with an abundance of other wildlife.The streams, lakes, meadows, mountain, ridges and forests that make the Pocono an ideal place for black bears have also attracted more people to the region. Open spaces are threatened by plans for housing estates and important habitats are endangered by highway construction. To protect the Pocono's natural beauty from irresponsible development, the Nature Conservancy named the area one of America's "Last Great Places".Operating out of a century-old schoolhouse in the village of Long Pond, Pennsylvania, the conservancy's officer Cook is working with local people and business leaders to balance economic growth with environmental protection. By forging partnerships with people the Conservancy has been able to protect more than 14,000 acres of environmentally important land in the area.Cook attributes the Conservancy's success in the Pocono to having a local presence and a commitment to working with local residents."The key to protecting these remarkable lands is connecting with the local community," Cook said. "The people who live there respect the land." They value quiet forests, clear streams and abundant wildlife. They are eager to help with the conservation effort.22. Which of the following animals live in northern Pennsylvania's Pocono Mountains?23、B[解析]What is the purpose in naming Pocono as one of America's "Last Great Places"?24、A[解析]How many acres of environmentally important land are there in the Pocono area?25、D[解析]What is the key to protecting environmentally important land in Pocono according to Cook?Section C26、shortly[解析] 26-36The National Health Service in Britain was set up in 1948 (26) shortly after the end of the Second World War. Its (27) aim is to provide free medical treatment for all patients who wish to take advantage of the (28) service. However, it is still possible to (29) obtain private medical treatment and in this case the doctor charges a fee.To say that the National Health Service is free is not (30) entirely true. Every employed or self- employed person over 16 years of age must put a stamp on an (31) insurance card every week. This card is (32) issued by a government departmentcalled the Department of Health and Social Security. The stamp costs money and the (33) amount is constantly changing. (34) Part of the cost of this stamp, in fact. the greater part, is borne by the employer, and it finances the National Health Service together with many other social security benefits such as retirement pensions, unemployment benefit, sickness benefit and so on.In order to participate in the Health Service, a patient must register with a General Practitioner, usually known as a G.P. (35) Whenever he is iii or needs to consult a doctor for any reason he will in every case go to see his G.P. If the doctor feels that the case needs more expert help or the use of greater resources than are at his disposal, (36) he will give his patient a letter to take to a hospital where more advanced treatment is available.27、aim 28、service 29、obtain 30、entirely 31、insurance 32、issued 33、amount34、Part of the cost of this stamp, in fact, the greater part, is borne by the employer35、Whenever he is ill or needs to consult a doctor for any reason he will in every case go to see his G.P. 36、he will give his patient a letter to take to a hospital where more advanced treatment is available。

大学英语四级考试听力预测模拟卷

大学英语四级考试听力预测模拟卷

大学英语四级考试听力预测模拟卷Part II Listening Comprehension (25 minutes)Section ADirections: In this section, you will hear three news reports. At the end of each news report, you will hear two or three questions. Both the news report and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.Questions 1 and 2 will be based on the following news item.1. A) 10B) 15C) 56D) 652. A) He warmed up the animals with hot water.B) He fed the animals with high-energy food.C) He rewired the electricity lines in the zoo.D) He opened the zoo despite the big loss.Questions 3 and 4 will be based on the following news item.3. A) It is nasty.B) It is a surprise.C) It is predicted.D) It is deadly.4. A) One day.B) Two days.C) More than three days.D) One week.Questions 5 to 7 will be based on the following news item.5. A) White ash.B) High temperature gas.C) Fires.D) Earthquake.6. A) Less than 10.B) About 20.C) About 120.D) More than 750.7. A) Because they have found too many dead bodies.B) Because they want to persuade people to move away.C) Because they don’t know what might happen next.D) Because they need space to carry out the research.Section BDirections: In this section, you will hear two long conversations. At the end of each conversation, you will hear four questions. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.Conversation OneQuestions 8 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.8. A) Job hopping.B) Putting up a notice.C) Traveling by plane.D) Learning a foreign language.9. A) It has a small size.B) It will fire some employees.C) It will give him a promotion.D) It is an overseas company.10. A) He will learn English for it.B) He will work in another country.C) He will travel a lot.D) He will get a much higher salary.11. A) Recommend her to his new company.B) Give her some advice on her work.C) Get her promoted to be the manager.D) Write her a letter of recommendation.Conversation TwoQuestions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.12. A) In the second week of August.B) In early August.C) In the last week of August.D) Before August.13. A) Get a visa.B) Buy a plane ticket.C) Register for classes.D) Pack his things.14. A) He doesn’t know what he likes.B) He hasn’t made the final decision yet.C) He needs advice from the admissions counselor.D) He wants to change his major in his first year.15. A) Foundation courses are optional.B) There are no foundation courses.C) Foundation courses are in high school.D) Foundation courses need more tuition.Section CDirections: In this section, you will hear three passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.Passage OneQuestions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard.16. A) She is a big film fan.B) Her favorites are normal.C) She looks older than her age.D) She likes dressing up herself.17. A) She worries that Est her can’t care of herself.B) She doesn’t believe Esther’s learning ability.C) She pushes her to start as early as possible.D) She disagrees at first but finally agrees.18. A) Esther doesn’t like the private school.B) Esther likes talking with people a lot.C) Esther is much better than expected.D) Esther has a natural aptitude for science.Passage TwoQuestions 19 to 21 are based on the passage you have just heard.19. A) To cheer ourselves up.B) To forget the anger.C) To relax ourselves.D) To have a rest.20. A) People with stress prefer to listen to music.B) People can release stress by listening to music.C) People who don’t listen to music get more stressed.D) People get stressed after working for a long time.21. A) No hormone is released any more.B) The body cannot feel the stress.C) A new hormone is released.D) A hormone causing stress is reduced.Passage ThreeQuestions 22 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard.22. A) They are natural and healthy food.B) They help people lose weight.C) They are lowest in calories.D) They are popular with most people.23. A) Eat it in the early morning.B) Include various nutrients.C) Eat something low in calories.D) Eat much for the whole morning.24. A) Using new cups and spoons.B) Eating meals at the right time.C) Stopping eating after feeling full.D) Working hard after meals.25. A) Appetite is the highest when sleeping.B) People will spend less time eating food.C) The body needs to relax after exercise.D) Energy is needed for the next day’s exercise.预测模拟卷听力文本Section ADirections: In this section, you will hear three news reports. At the end of each news report, you will hear two or three questions. Both the news report and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.Questions 1 and 2 will be based on the following news item.An icy cold front that swept through northern Mexico over the weekend left 65 zoo animals dead, the zoo’s owner told CNN on Monday. Parrots, crocodiles and peacocks were among the victims of temperatures that dropped as low as minus 15 degrees Celsius early Saturday morning at the Chihuahua Zoo in the city of Aldama, about an hour north of Chihuahua. The alarming number of deaths, whi ch represents about 10% of all the zoo’s animals, was the result of several compounding factors, owner Alberto Hernandez said. The zoo faced other challenges. Frozen water pipes meant that hoses couldn’t be used to fill animals’ food bowls. Warm water had to be brought in from outside, Hernandez said. Electricity was not restored until Sunday, he said. Nonetheless, the zoo opened for business as usual Monday, though Hernandez said he expected an economic hit from the loss of the animals.1. How many animals were killed due to the cold weather?2. What did the zoo’s owner do after the tragedy happened?Questions 3 and 4 will be based on the following news item.U.S. forecasters yesterday admitted that the deadly snowstorm that has swept along the east coas t was a nasty surprise. “We’re really cursing those computer models, ” said Andrew Woodcock, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Sterling, Virginia. “They had the low pressure system way out to the sea. ”The storm raced north along the coast on Monday and Tuesday, leaving nearly two feet of snow in places. Many schools and businesses across the east were closed again yesterday, along with all Philadelphia city offices and courts and most Maryland state offices.3. Which description is NOT correct about the storm?4. How long did the storm last?Questions 5 to 7 will be based on the following news item.Indonesia’s Mount Merapi has erupted with its biggest explosion in more than a century, killing at least 70 more people, burning down homes and blanketing the region in white ash. Authorities said Friday this latest in a series of eruptions over the last 11 days was the mostferocious yet. 750 - degree (Celsius) gas flowed down the mountainside in a thunderous roar. The heat was so intense that clothes and blankets were fused to the injured as they fled for safety. The death toll from the eruptions has now risen to about 120 and is expected to increase as rescuers pull bodies out of the ash and broken rocks. Volcano experts said the Friday blast was the biggest since the 1870s. With the unpredictability of the volcano, authorities widened the danger zone around the mountain to 20 kilometers.5. Which of the following is NOT caused by the eruption of Mount Merapi?6. How many people have been killed by the disaster?7. Why did authorities widen the danger zone?Section BDirections: In this section, you will hear two long conversations. At the end of each conversation, you will hear four questions. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.Conversation OneM: Amelia, you seem very busy now. But I do have something to tell you. Could you spare a few minutes?W: Sure. What do you need?M: Well, I wanted to let you know that I’ve put in my notice.W: Really? Why?M: It’s complicated. But basically it boils down to one thing. This company is downsizing and I can’t continue working for a company that may let me go.W: But surely they won’t fire you! You’re one of the most experienced managers here!M: Well, to be honest, there’s another reason. I’ve got a better offer.W: Well, that’s great news! Congratulations! Where will you be located?M: The head office is in New York, but I’ll be dealing with overseas companies and flying to this side of the world from time to time.W: It’ll be sad to see you go, but it sounds like you’ve f ound yourself a great company.M: I have. I feel lucky. I look forward to dealing with overseas companies and at the same time having a chance to use English more.W: I’m sorry to bring this up, but would it be possible for you to write me a letter of recommendation before you go?M: Of course I can. In fact, if there are other job opportunities at this new company, I’ll recommend you personally.W: Thanks. I appreciate that.Questions 8 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.8. What are the speakers talking about?9. What does the man say about his current company?10. What does the man say about his new job?11. What will the man do for the woman next?Conversation TwoM: Guess what came in the mail today?W: What?M: My acceptance letter to Yale!W: Wow! Congratulations! When do classes start?M: Freshman orientation is the last week of August, but I want to go two weeks before that to get settled in.W: You are so lucky. Do you have to do many things before you leave?M: Yes, I’ll be very busy. I have to get a visa, buy a plane ticket and pack my things, but first I want to register for classes.W: When can you do that?M: Well, I think I can start looking now. Do you want to help me decide which classes to take? W: Sure. What can you choose from?M: Well, I have to take all the fundamental courses, plus a few from my major.W: What is your major?M: I hope to major in English literature, but the admissions counselor told me that many people changed their major many times in their firs t year. So we’ll see.W: What are the fundamental courses?M: In order to graduate, every student must take a certain amount of classes in History, Math, English, Philosophy, Science and Art.W: Interesting. That’s very different from the Chinese education system.M: Yes, it is. It’s also very different from the British education system.W: Really?M: Oh, sure! In Britain, students don’t have to take the fundamental courses.W: Why not?M: Maybe because they think they know everything already. Haaa…Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.12. When will the man get settled in?13. What will the man do first?14. What does the man say about his major?15. What do we know about the British education system?Section CDirections: In this section, you will hear three passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.Passage OneAt first glance, Esther Okade seems like a normal 10-year-old. She loves dressing up as Elsa from “Frozen”, playing with Barbie dolls and going to the park or shopping.But what makes the British-Nigerian youngster stand out is the fact that she’s also a university undergraduate.Esther, from Walsall, an industrial town in the UK’s West Midlands region, is one of the country’s youngest c ollege freshmen.The talented 10-year-old enrolled at the Open University, a UK-based distance learning college, in January and is already top of the class, having recently scored 100% in a recent exam. And in case people think her parents have pushed her into starting university early, Esther emphatically disagrees.“I actually wanted to start when I was seven. But my mum was like ‘you’re too young, calm down.’ ” After three years of begging, mother Efe finally agreed to explore the idea.Esther’s mother noticed her daughter’s talent shortly after she began homeschooling her at the age of three. Initially, Esther’s parents had enrolled her in a private school but after a few short weeks, the pair began noticing changes in the youngster.Efe says: “One day we were coming back home and she burst out into tears and said ‘I don’t ever want to go back to that school-they don’t even let me talk!’ ”Therefore, Efe started by teaching basic number skills at home, but Esther was miles ahead. By four, her natural aptitude for math had seen the eager student move on to very difficult parts.Questions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard.16. What do we know about Esther?17. What does Efe think about Esther’s early university study?18. What did Efe find after homeschooling her daughter?Passage TwoListening to music is one of the most common ways we manage our stress and emotions.When we feel tired after a long day at work, many of us like to relax by closing our eyes, and turning on our iPods. Or when we feel down after a heated argument with a boyfriend or girlfriend, we may listen to some uplifting tunes to help distract us from our anger or sadness.Even at this very moment, I’m listening to some calm instrumental rock music, because it helps me stay relaxed and focused when I’m writing.These are just some of the ways we use music to improve our psychology. And more and more research is beginning to show that music can serve a very positive function in our everyday life.In a study done by University of Gothenburg in Sweden, it was found that participants who listened to music after a stressful episode in their everyday life reported decreased levels of stress when compared to individuals who didn’t listen to music after a stressful episode.And in another study done by the same team of researchers, it was found that listening to music was an effective way to reduce a hormone commonly released when we are experiencing stress. This suggests that listening to music can have a real biological effect on our mental health.Listening to music can be a big part of art therapy, and these new studies are consistent with a growing body of research that shows the benefits of music on our stress and anxiety.Questions 19 to 21 are based on the passage you have just heard.19. Why do we listen to some uplifting music after arguing with friends?20. What was found in the study done by University of Gothenburg in Sweden?21. What is the biological effect of listening to music?Passage ThreeEven if you’ve kicked off a fitness routine and you’re choosing healthier food, you may not be seeing the weight come off the way you’d hoped. While there are plenty of other healthy accomplishments to celebrate, you’re probably wondering what’s not working.Nuts, whole wheat bread, olive oil and dark chocolate are all natural and healthy, but they aren’t void of calories. You still need to watch how much you eat of the good stuff.Skipping breakfast may seem like a great way to save calories, but keep in mind that people who eat breakfast regularly lose more weight—so make sure to eat breakfast each morning. Don’t just grab anything; include protein to give yourself sustainable energy and fiber to fill you up for hours.When it comes to a balanced diet, we know that portion control is one of the keys to success. Keep measuring cups and spoons on hand to make sure your serving sized are appropriate, and learn how to give your body the “I’m full” signal in order to help you drop the fork when the time is right and move on with your day.Standing at the fridge or the counter to swallow isn’t saving time or energy and can lead to mindless eating. It’s best to designate time for snacking and meals that are set apart from other activities.Making time for body exercise can mean less time for sleep, but it’s important to get enough sleep if you’re trying to lose weight. You need extra energy to keep up with your exercise routine, and skimping on sleep can affect your body’s ability to control its appetite.Questions 22 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard.22. What do we know about olive oil and dark chocolate?23. What is the suggestion about having breakfast?24. What is related with portion control?25. Why is it important to get enough sleep?。

英语四级考试听力模拟预测题试题

英语四级考试听力模拟预测题试题

英语四级考试听力模拟预测题试题英语四级考试听力模拟预测题试题在学习和工作中,我们都可能会接触到试题,试题可以帮助学校或各主办方考察参试者某一方面的知识才能。

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英语四级考试听力模拟预测题11.M:How quickly technology changes.So many people havea computer in their home nowadays.W:I know.I feel so behind the time.Q:What does the woman mean?2.W:This spring weather is perfect for playing tennis.M:Unfortunately they only time I get to enjoy it is when I'm walking to class or to the library.Q:What does the man imply?3.M:When are you ever going to finish this report?You've been working on it for three months.W:Only two and half.But it does seem longer.Q:What does the woman say about the report?4.W:I hear you have a brother who went to school here too.Have I ever seen him?M:Well,he graduated last year.But you would never have guessed that we were brothers.Q:What does the man imply?5.W:Nobody told me that Bill was in the hospital.M:Sorry.I meant to give you a call when I found out,but it slipped my mind.Q:Why did the man apologize to the woman?6.M:I don't know if I will be able to hand in my economicspaper on time.W:Haven't you heard that the professor gave us another week?Q:Where did his conversation most probably take place?7.M:I get the feeling that Sally never really listens to me.W:You said it.It's as if she were always using the time to think what she will say next.Q:What do we know about Sally?8.M:Hello,This is Mark Smith.I'm calling to see if my blood test results are in.W:ler just sent them to the lab last night,so the earliest they could be back is tomorrow.Q:What does the woman mean?9.M:I bought this fish to cook for my dinner tonight,but it doesn't look all that fresh to me now.Would you say it's still all right to eat?W:Let's take a look.Oh,if I were you,I wouldn't even think of it.Q:What do we know about the fish?10.M:My roommate and I have decided to do our own cooking next semester.W:Then I hope you'll have a lighter schedule than this term.Q:What problem does the woman think the man may have?Passage OneHow men first learnt to invent words is unknown;in other words,the origin of language is a mystery.All we really know is that men,unlike animals,somehow invented certain sounds to express thoughts and feelings,actions and things,so that they could communicate with each other;and that later they agreed upon certain signs,called letters,which could be combined torepresent those sounds,and which could be written down.Those sounds,whether spoken,or written in letters we call words.The power of words,then,lies in their associations the things they bring up before our minds.Words become filled with meaning for us by experience,and the longer we live,the more certain words recall to us the glad and sad events of our past.Great writers are those who not only have great thoughts but express these thoughts in words which appeal powerfully to our minds and emotions.This charming and telling use of words is what we call literary style.Above all,the real poet is a master of words.He can convey his meaning in words which sing like music,and which by their position and association can move men to tears.We should therefore learn to choose our words carefully and use them accurately,or they will make our speech silly and ridiculous.Questions 11 to 13 are based on the passage you have just heard.11.What do we know about the origin of language?12.Where does the real power of words lie?13.Which of the following statements about the real poet is not true?Passage TwoToo often young people get themselves employment quite by accident,not knowing what lies in the way of opportunity for promotion,happiness and security.As a result,they are employed doing jobs that afford them little or no satisfaction.Our school graduates face so much competition that they seldom care what they do so long as they can earn a living.Some stay long at a job and learn to like it,others move from one job to another looking for something to suit them.The young graduates who leave the university look forjobs that offer a salary up to theirexpectations.Very few go out into the world knowing exactly what they want and realizing their own abilities.Nearly all search about in the darkness and their chief concern when they look for a job is to ask what the salary is like.They never bother to think whether they are suited for the job or,even more important,whether the job suits them.Having a job is more than merely providing yourself and your dependents with daily bread and some money for leisure and entertainment.It sets a pattern of life and,in many ways,determines social status in life,selection of friends,leisure and interests.In choosing a career you should first consider the type of work which will suit your interests.Nothing is more sad than taking on a job in which you have no interest,for it will not only discourage your desire to succeed in life but also waste your talents and ultimately make you an emotionally bitter person.Questions 14 to 16 are based on the passage you have just heard.14.Which of the following is the best title for this passage?15.What are graduates mainly concerned about when looking for a job?16.Which of the following statements is true according to the passage?Passage ThreeBill Grant was a famous newspaper editor in the United States.He worked for the same newspaper from 1926 to 1968..He started as a clerk in 1948.Later he became the editor.That was the position he held until he retired.Bill wrote his first story for the paper the day the New York Stock Market crashed in 1929.When the first news of the stock market crash came into the office,Bill immediately satdown and wrote up the story.The editor liked it so much that he used the story.And he didn't make any changes into it.After that the editor decided Bill should be a writer.He felt that Bill was not using his ability working as a clerk.After the first story Bill became especially interested in financial news.But he wrote stories on just about everything.In 1945 he spent 5 months in Europe.His editor had decided he should write about the end of World War II.One of Bill's greatest moments came in 1946.A story he had written on war won the National Newspaper's Award.Bill took the prize but he gave all the credit to his editor.It was just before Christmas in 1976 that he learned that he had cancer.Six months later he was dead.But he never stopped his work as an editor.The day before he died he had spent a full day at the office.Questions 17 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard.]17.When did Bill begin working for the paper?18.Why was he made a writer for the paper?19.Which of the following statements is not true about Bill?20.How did Bill die?英语四级考试听力模拟预测题2Part Ⅰ Writing注意:此部分试题在答题卡1上。

大学英语四级听力模拟试题(四)及答案

大学英语四级听力模拟试题(四)及答案

大学英语四级听力模拟试题(四)及答案听力试题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 l with a single line through the centre.回答1-25题:1、A.She expected more people at her party.B.She enioys entertaining small children.C.She threw a surprise party for her friend.D.She has A.ways enjoyed great popularity.2、A.They are not used to living in a cold place.B.Thev feellucky to live in Florida.C.They are going to have a holiday.D.They have not booked their air tickets yet.3、A.He was pleased to get the medA..B.He was very courageous.C.He used to be a firefighter.D.He was accused of causing a fire.4、A.Make a profitable investment.B.Buy a new washing machine.C.Get parts for the machine from Japan.D.Have the old washing machine fixed.5、A.He is pleased with his exciting new job.B.He finds the huge workload unbearable.C.He finds his office much too big for him.D.He is not so excited about his new position.6、A.The woman is going to hold a big party tomorrow. B.The man has no idea what the right thing to do is.C.The woman doesn’t know how to get to the party.D.The man offers to drive the woman to the party.7、A.Drawing up a business plan.B.Discussing a term paper.C.Finalizing a contract.D.Reviewing a co-authored article.8、A.She ordered some Paper.B.She had the printer repaired.C.She chatted online with a friend.D.She filled in an application form.听录音,回答以下问题:9、A.His health is getting worse.B.He can no longer work at sea.C.His past life upsets him a good deal.D.He has not got the expected pension.10、A.She passed away years ago.B.She used to work as a model.C.She has been working at a clinic.D.She has been seriously ill for years.11、A.She has made lots ofmoney as a doctor.B.She is going to take care of her old dad.C.She has never got on with her father.D.She is kind and generous by nature.12、A.He dines out with his wife every weekend.B.He is excellent but looks bad.tempered.C.He does not care about his appearance.D.He is not quite popular with his patients.听录音,回答以下问题:13、A.The man has sent the order to the woman by mistake.B.Some of the telephone systems don’t work properly.C.Some of the packs do not contain any manuals.D.The quA.ity of the goods is not up to the standard.14、A.Send a service engineer to do the repairs.B.Consult her boss about the best solution.C.Pass the man’s order to the right person.D.Solve the problem at her company’s cos t.15、A.Ideal.B.Temporary.C.Partial.D.Creative.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 1 with a single line through the centre.Passage One听录音,回答以下问题:16、A.It is entertaining.B.It is a costly hobby.C.It takes lots of time.D.It requires training.17、A.They can harm nearby plants.B.They may catch some disease.C.They fight each other for food。

2023年上半年英语四级考试听力模拟预测练习

2023年上半年英语四级考试听力模拟预测练习

2023年上半年英语四级考试听力模拟预测练习2023年上半年英语四级考试听力模拟预测练习在学习和工作中,我们都可能会接触到练习题,做习题有助于提高我们分析问题和解决问题的'能力。

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2023年上半年英语四级考试听力模拟预测练习1Part I Listening Comprehension (20 minutes)Section A1.(A) She paid ¥40.00 for the coat.(B) Her husband presented it to her as a gift.(C) She bought the coat on her fortieth birthday.(D) Her friend sent it to her as a new one.2.(A) To keep his old car and get a new one.(B) To leave it in the garage to be repaired.(C) To sell his car for a new one.(D) To get his car repaired later.3.(A) Husband and wife.(B) Father and daughter.(C) Doctor and patient.(D) Teacher and student.4.(A) The man went to the concert, but the woman didn’t.(B) The woman went to the concert, but the man didn’t.(C) The speakers did not go to the concert.(D) Both speakers went to the concert.5.(A) An England textbook.(B) A Chinese textbook.(C) A chemistry book.(D) A history book.6.(A) The woman goes to school during the day and works at night.(B) The woman has to work to support herself.(C) The woman’s classes are not difficult.(D) The woman studies at night.7.(A) She feels that he won’t accept anything.(B) She’s sure he already has a pocket calculator.(C) She thinks he has almost everything he wants.(D) She’s afraid he wants more than she can afford.8.(A) Tom survived the accident.(B) Tom was killed in the accident.(C) Someone saved Tom’s life.(D) It did little damage to Tom’s car.9.(A) The train is crowded.(B) The train is late.(C) The train is empty.(D) The train is on time.10.(A) No, all the rooms are taken.(B) Yes, there is a double room.(C) Yes, there are some spare rooms.(D) Yes, there is a single room.Section BPassage OneQuestions 11 to 13 are based on the passage you have just heard.11.(A) Her husband had got a higher position.(B) Her husband had lost his job.(C) She wanted to have a cleaner house.(D) She wanted to move to New York.12.(A) His telephone went out of order.(B) The buyers had to leave soon.(C) He began to work at 8 a.m.(D) He had made an appointment with her for 8 a.m.13.(A) They considered her lazy.(B) They saw something they had never seen.(C) They considered her foolish.(D) They saw something familiar to them.Passage TwoQuestions 14 to 16 are based on the passage you have just heard.14.(A) The silk T-shirt in white color.(B) The cotton T-shirt with a slogan or picture.(C) The nylon T-shirt worn on playground.(D) The wool T-shirt worn for work.15.(A) T-shirts feel soft and wash well.(B) T-shirt are smarts and comfortable.(C) T-shirts go well with trousers.(D) T-shirts are suitable for evening wear.16.(A) New technology is being employed.(B) Advertisements are being widely used.(C) New designs are being adopted.(D) More synthetic materials are being introduced.2023年上半年英语四级考试听力模拟预测练习2Part I Writing (30 minutes)Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay on the following topic. You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.Suppose a foreign friend of yours is coming to visit your hometown, what is the most interesting place you would like to take him/her to see and why?注意:此部分试题请在答题卡1上作答。

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大学英语四级考试听力预测模拟卷Part II Listening Comprehension (25 minutes)Section ADirections: In this section, you will hear three news reports. At the end of each news report, you will hear two or three questions. Both the news report and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.Questions 1 and 2 will be based on the following news item.1. A) 10B) 15C) 56D) 652. A) He warmed up the animals with hot water.B) He fed the animals with high-energy food.C) He rewired the electricity lines in the zoo.D) He opened the zoo despite the big loss.Questions 3 and 4 will be based on the following news item.3. A) It is nasty.B) It is a surprise.C) It is predicted.D) It is deadly.4. A) One day.B) Two days.C) More than three days.D) One week.Questions 5 to 7 will be based on the following news item.5. A) White ash.B) High temperature gas.C) Fires.D) Earthquake.6. A) Less than 10.B) About 20.C) About 120.D) More than 750.7. A) Because they have found too many dead bodies.B) Because they want to persuade people to move away.C) Because they don’t know what might happen next.D) Because they need space to carry out the research.Section BDirections: In this section, you will hear two long conversations. At the end of each conversation, you will hear four questions. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.Conversation OneQuestions 8 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.8. A) Job hopping.B) Putting up a notice.C) Traveling by plane.D) Learning a foreign language.9. A) It has a small size.B) It will fire some employees.C) It will give him a promotion.D) It is an overseas company.10. A) He will learn English for it.B) He will work in another country.C) He will travel a lot.D) He will get a much higher salary.11. A) Recommend her to his new company.B) Give her some advice on her work.C) Get her promoted to be the manager.D) Write her a letter of recommendation.Conversation TwoQuestions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.12. A) In the second week of August.B) In early August.C) In the last week of August.D) Before August.13. A) Get a visa.B) Buy a plane ticket.C) Register for classes.D) Pack his things.14. A) He doesn’t know what he likes.B) He hasn’t made the final decision yet.C) He needs advice from the admissions counselor.D) He wants to change his major in his first year.15. A) Foundation courses are optional.B) There are no foundation courses.C) Foundation courses are in high school.D) Foundation courses need more tuition.Section CDirections: In this section, you will hear three passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.Passage OneQuestions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard.16. A) She is a big film fan.B) Her favorites are normal.C) She looks older than her age.D) She likes dressing up herself.17. A) She worries that Est her can’t care of herself.B) She doesn’t believe Esther’s learning ability.C) She pushes her to start as early as possible.D) She disagrees at first but finally agrees.18. A) Esther doesn’t like the private school.B) Esther likes talking with people a lot.C) Esther is much better than expected.D) Esther has a natural aptitude for science.Passage TwoQuestions 19 to 21 are based on the passage you have just heard.19. A) To cheer ourselves up.B) To forget the anger.C) To relax ourselves.D) To have a rest.20. A) People with stress prefer to listen to music.B) People can release stress by listening to music.C) People who don’t listen to music get more stressed.D) People get stressed after working for a long time.21. A) No hormone is released any more.B) The body cannot feel the stress.C) A new hormone is released.D) A hormone causing stress is reduced.Passage ThreeQuestions 22 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard.22. A) They are natural and healthy food.B) They help people lose weight.C) They are lowest in calories.D) They are popular with most people.23. A) Eat it in the early morning.B) Include various nutrients.C) Eat something low in calories.D) Eat much for the whole morning.24. A) Using new cups and spoons.B) Eating meals at the right time.C) Stopping eating after feeling full.D) Working hard after meals.25. A) Appetite is the highest when sleeping.B) People will spend less time eating food.C) The body needs to relax after exercise.D) Energy is needed for the next day’s exercise.预测模拟卷听力文本Section ADirections: In this section, you will hear three news reports. At the end of each news report, you will hear two or three questions. Both the news report and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.Questions 1 and 2 will be based on the following news item.An icy cold front that swept through northern Mexico over the weekend left 65 zoo animals dead, the zoo’s owner told CNN on Monday. Parrots, crocodiles and peacocks were among the victims of temperatures that dropped as low as minus 15 degrees Celsius early Saturday morning at the Chihuahua Zoo in the city of Aldama, about an hour north of Chihuahua. The alarming number of deaths, which represents about 10% of all the zoo’s animals, was the result of several compounding factors, owner Alberto Hernandez said. The zoo faced other challenges. Frozen water pipes meant that hoses couldn’t be used to fill animals’ food bowls. Warm water had to be brought in from outside, Hernandez said. Electricity was not restored until Sunday, he said. Nonetheless, the zoo opened for business as usual Monday, though Hernandez said he expected an economic hit from the loss of the animals.1. How many animals were killed due to the cold weather?2. What did the zoo’s owner do after the tragedy happened?Questions 3 and 4 will be based on the following news item.. forecasters yesterday admitted that the deadly snowstorm that has swept along the east coast w as a nasty surprise. “We’re really cursing those computer models, ” said Andrew Woodcock, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Sterling, Virginia. “They had the low pressure system way out to the sea. ”The storm raced north along the coast on Monday and Tuesday, leaving nearly two feet of snow in places. Many schools and businesses across the east were closed again yesterday, along with all Philadelphia city offices and courts and most Maryland state offices.3. Which description is NOT correct about the storm?4. How long did the storm last?Questions 5 to 7 will be based on the following news item.Indonesia’s Mount Merapi has erupted with its biggest explosion in more than a century, killing at least 70 more people, burning down homes and blanketing the region in white ash. Authorities said Friday this latest in a series of eruptions over the last 11 days was the most ferocious yet. 750 - degree (Celsius) gas flowed down the mountainside in a thunderous roar. The heat was so intense that clothes and blankets were fused to the injured as they fled for safety. The death toll from the eruptions has now risen to about 120 and is expected to increase as rescuers pull bodies out of the ash and broken rocks. Volcano experts said the Friday blast was the biggest since the 1870s. With the unpredictability of the volcano, authorities widened the danger zone around the mountain to 20 kilometers.5. Which of the following is NOT caused by the eruption of Mount Merapi?6. How many people have been killed by the disaster?7. Why did authorities widen the danger zone?Section BDirections: In this section, you will hear two long conversations. At the end of each conversation, you will hear four questions. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.Conversation OneM: Amelia, you seem very busy now. But I do have something to tell you. Could you spare a few minutes?W: Sure. What do you need?M: Well, I wanted to let you know that I’ve put in my notice.W: Really? Why?M: It’s complicated. But basically it boils down to one thing. Thi s company is downsizing and I can’t continue working for a company that may let me go. W: But surely they won’t fire you! You’re one of the most experienced managers here!M: Well, to be honest, there’s another reason. I’ve got a better offer.W: Well, tha t’s great news! Congratulations! Where will you be located?M: The head office is in New York, but I’ll be dealing with overseas companies and flying to this side of the world from time to time.W: It’ll be sad to see you go, but it sounds like you’ve foun d yourself a great company.M: I have. I feel lucky. I look forward to dealing with overseas companies and at the same time having a chance to use English more.W: I’m sorry to bring this up, but would it be possible for you to write me a letter of recommendation before you go?M: Of course I can. In fact, if there are other job opportunities at this new company, I’ll recommend you personally.W: Thanks. I appreciate that.Questions 8 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.8. What are the speakers talking about?9. What does the man say about his current company?10. What does the man say about his new job?11. What will the man do for the woman next?Conversation TwoM: Guess what came in the mail today?W: What?M: My acceptance letter to Yale!W: Wow! Congratulations! When do classes start?M: Freshman orientation is the last week of August, but I want to go two weeks before that to get settled in.W: You are so lucky. Do you have to do many things before you leave?M: Yes, I’ll be ve ry busy. I have to get a visa, buy a plane ticket and pack my things, but first I want to register for classes.W: When can you do that?M: Well, I think I can start looking now. Do you want to help me decide which classes to take?W: Sure. What can you choose from?M: Well, I have to take all the fundamental courses, plus a few from my major. W: What is your major?M: I hope to major in English literature, but the admissions counselor told me that many people changed their major many times in their first y ear. So we’ll see. W: What are the fundamental courses?M: In order to graduate, every student must take a certain amount of classes in History, Math, English, Philosophy, Science and Art.W: Interesting. That’s very different from the Chinese education sy stem.M: Yes, it is. It’s also very different from the British education system.W: Really?M: Oh, sure! In Britain, students don’t have to take the fundamental courses. W: Why not?M: Maybe because they think they know everything already. Haaa…Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.12. When will the man get settled in?13. What will the man do first?14. What does the man say about his major?15. What do we know about the British education system?Section CDirections: In this section, you will hear three passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.Passage OneAt first glance, Esther Okade seems like a normal 10-year-old. She loves dressing up as Elsa from “Frozen”, playing with Barbie dolls and going to the park or shopping.But what makes the British-Nigerian youngster stand out is the fact that she’s also a university undergraduate.Esther, from Walsall, an industrial town in the UK’s West Midlands region, is one of the country’s youngest coll ege freshmen.The talented 10-year-old enrolled at the Open University, a UK-based distance learning college, in January and is already top of the class, having recently scored 100% in a recent exam. And in case people think her parents have pushed her into starting university early, Esther emphatically disagrees.“I actually wanted to start when I was seven. But my mum was like ‘you’re too young, calm down.’ ” After three years of begging, mother Efe finally agreed to explore the idea.Esther’s mother noticed her daughter’s talent shortly after she began homeschooling her at the age of three. Initially, Esther’s parents had enrolled her in a private school but after a few short weeks, the pair began noticing changes in the youngster.Efe says: “One day we were coming back home and she burst out into tears and said ‘I don’t ever want to go back to that school-they don’t even let me talk!’ ”Therefore, Efe started by teaching basic number skills at home, but Esther was miles ahead. By four, her natural aptitude for math had seen the eager student move on to very difficult parts.Questions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard.16. What do we know about Esther?17. What does Efe think about Esther’s early university study?18. What did Efe find after homeschooling her daughter?Passage TwoListening to music is one of the most common ways we manage our stress and emotions.When we feel tired after a long day at work, many of us like to relax by closing our eyes, and turning on our iPods. Or when we feel down after a heated argument with a boyfriend or girlfriend, we may listen to some uplifting tunes to help distract us from our anger or sadness.Even at this very moment, I’m listening to some calm instrumental rock music, because it helps me stay relaxed and focused when I’m writing.These are just some of the ways we use music to improve our psychology. And more and more research is beginning to show that music can serve a very positive function in our everyday life.In a study done by University of Gothenburg in Sweden, it was found that participants who listened to music after a stressful episode in their everyday life reported decreased levels of stress when compared to individuals who didn’t listen to music after a stressful episode.And in another study done by the same team of researchers, it was found that listening to music was an effective way to reduce a hormone commonly released when we are experiencing stress. This suggests that listening to music can have a real biological effect on our mental health.Listening to music can be a big part of art therapy, and these new studies are consistent with a growing body of research that shows the benefits of music on our stress and anxiety.Questions 19 to 21 are based on the passage you have just heard.19. Why do we listen to some uplifting music after arguing with friends?20. What was found in the study done by University of Gothenburg in Sweden?21. What is the biological effect of listening to music?Passage ThreeEven if you’ve kicked off a fitness routine and you’re choosing healthier food, you may not be seeing the weight come off the way you’d hoped. While there are plenty of other healthy accomplishments to celebrate, you’re probably wondering what’s not working.Nuts, whole wheat bread, olive oil and dark chocolate are all natural and healthy, but they aren’t void of calories. You still need to watch how much you eat of the good stuff.Skipping breakfast may seem like a great way to save calories, but keep in mind that people who eat breakfast regularly lose more weight—so make sure to eat breakfast each morning. Don’t just grab anything; include protein to give yourself sustainable energy and fiber to fill you up for hours.When it comes to a balanced diet, we know that portion control is one of the keys to success. Keep measuring cups and spoons on hand to make sure your serving sized are appropriate, and learn how to give your body the “I’m full” signal in order to help you drop the fork when the time is right and move on with your day.Standing at the fridge or the counter to swallow isn’t saving time or energy and can lead to mindless eating. It’s best to designate time for snacking and meals that are set apart from other activities.Making time for body exercise can mean less ti me for sleep, but it’s important to get enough sleep if you’re trying to lose weight. You need extra energy to keep up with your exercise routine, and skimping on sleep can affect your body’s ability to control its appetite.Questions 22 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard.22. What do we know about olive oil and dark chocolate?23. What is the suggestion about having breakfast?24. What is related with portion control?25. Why is it important to get enough sleep?。

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