四级听力模拟第一套
大学英语四级听力模拟试题(1)及答案
大学英语四级听力模拟试题(一)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.To a museum.B.To awedding.C.To New Mexico.D.To visit a friend in Afizona.2、A.They are politicians.B.They are news reporters.C.They are TV actors.D.They are cat lovers.3、A.He dresses more formally now.B.What he wears does not match his position.C.He has ignored his friends since graduation.D.He failed to do well at college.4、A.Peaches are in season now.B.Peaches are not at their best now.C.The woman didn’t know how to bargain.D.The woman helped the man choose the fruit.5、A.It will reduce government revenues.B.It will stimulate business activities.C.It will mainly benefit the wealthy.D.It will cut the stockholders’dividends.6、A.Taking a picture of Prof.Brown.B.Commenting on an oil-painting.C.Hosting a TV program.D.Staging a performance.7、A.Fixing some furniture.B.Repairing the toy train.C.Reading the instructions.D.Assembling the bookcase.8、A.$240.B.$200.C.$300.D.$120.9、听录音,回答以下问题:A.1999.B.1990.C.1969.D.1996.10、A.The Frontier.B.The lakes and Winter Wonderland.C.The Canadian border.D.The Appalachian mountains.11、A.North.B.Northeast.C.MidwestD.West.12、A.It is the north side ofthe US.B.It is in Canada.C.It is in the east part ofthe US.D.Itis onthewest edge ofthe US.听录音,回答以下问题:13、A.Transferring to another department.B.Studying accounting at a university.C.Thinking about doing a different job.D.Making preparation for her wedding.14、A.She has finally got a promotion and a pay raise.B.She has got a satisfactory job in another company.C.She could at last leave the accounting department.D.She managed to keep her position in the company.15、A.He and Andrea have proved to be a perfect match.B.He changed his mind about marriage unexpectedly.C.He declared that he would remain single all his life.D.He would marry Andrea even without meeting her.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.To win over the majority ofpassengers from airlines in twenty years.B.To reform railroad management in western European countries.C.To electrify the railway lines between major European cities.D.To set up an express train network throughout Europe.17、A.Major European airlines will go bankrupt.B.Europeans will pay much less for traveling.C.Traveling time by train between major European cities will be cutby half.D.Trains will become the safest and most efficient means of travel in Europe.18、A.Train travel will prove much more comfortable than air travel.B.Passengers will feel much safer on board a train than on a plane.C.Rail transport will be environmentally friendlier than air transport.D.Traveling by train may be as quick as,or even quicker than,by air.19、A.In 1981.B.In 1989.C.In 1990.D.In 2000.Passage Two听录音,回答以下问题:20、A.Customers may get addicted to the smells.B.Customers may be misled by the smells.C.It hides the defects of certain goods.D.It gives rise to unfair competition.21、A.Flexible.B.CriticA..C.Supportive.D.Cautious.22、A.The flower scent stimulated people’s desire to buy.B.Stronger smells had greater effects on consumers.C.Most shoppers hated the smell in the shoe store.D.84%of the customers were unaware of the smells.Passage Three听录音,回答以下问题:23、A.It may produce an increasing number of idle youngsters.B.It may affect the quA.ity of higher education in America.C.It may cause many schools to go out of operation.D.It may lead to a lack of properly educated workers.24、A.It iS less serious in cities than in rural areas.B.It affects both junior and senior high schools.C.It results from a worsening economic climate.D.It is a new chA.lenge facing American educators.25、A.A lowing them to choose their favorite teachers.B.Creating a more relaxed learning environment.C.Rewarding excellent academic performance.D.Helping them to develop better study habits.Section CDireetions:In this section.you will hear a passage three times.When the passage is readfor thefirst time,you shouM listen carefully for its general idea.When the passage is readfor the second time,you are required to fill in the blanks with the exact words you have lust heard.Finally,when the passage is readfor the third time,you should check what you have written.根据下列材料,请回答:The economy is one of the most important and urgent issues for Nicholas Sarkozy,France’s new President.He focused on change during his(26)__________ campaign,but trade unions are expected to strongly(27)__________ some of the changes he is planning.There’s no doubting the scA.e o f the economic problems(28)__________ Nicholas Sarkozy.France’s(29)__________ rate hasn’t fallen below 8 percent in a quarter of a century and its economic growth rate during 2006 was the slowest of any(30)__________ in the European Union,except PortugA..But the new President has(31)__________ change.He wants to make it easier for businesses to hire and fire workers.Anyone who(32)__________ a job offer will lose their unemployment benefit.The civil service will be slimmed down to help fund big tax cuts for both businesses and individuals.And any time the French work above the thirty-five hour week will be completely tax free.These measures won 7t go down well with trade unions—who in the past have organized campaigns of open defiance to force French presidents with plans for painful reform to back down.But Mr.Sarkozy has made it an election pledge that unions will(33)__________ be able to bring the country to a standstill.Workers in key areas like public transport will facenew(34)__________ to provide minimum levels of service even during strikes.The unions may not like it—but the new President’s entire programme of reform(35)__________ his winning any stand off.26、请回答(26)题__________.27、请回答(27)题__________.28、请回答(28)题__________.29、请回答(29)题__________.30、请回答(30)题__________.31、请回答(31)题__________.32、请回答(32)题__________.33、请回答(33)题__________.34、请回答(34)题__________.35、请回答(35)题__________.听力答案Test 11-5.BBABC 6-10.CDDAB 11-15.CCCAB16-20.DCDAB 21-25.CADBC 26.election 27.disagree with 28.facing 29.unemployment 30.nation 31.promised 32.rejects33.no longer 34.requirements 35.depends on。
保命180分英语四级听力进阶实战宝典—新闻听力
保命180分英语四级听力进阶实战宝典—新闻听力真题模拟试题(第一套)1. A) Terrorists fought with Government troops.B) Thai troops killed terrorists.C) There were shootings.D) There were explosions.2. A) The Muslims wanted independence.B) Thai troops have been sent there.C) About 2,000 people have been killed.D) There have been more bombings since 2004.1. A) Terrorists fought with Governmenttroops.B) Thai troops killed terrorists.C) There were shootings.D) There were explosions.A) 恐怖分子与政府军队开战。
B) 泰国军方杀死了恐怖分子。
C) 发生了枪击案。
D) 发生了爆炸。
2. A) The Muslims wanted independence.B) Thai troops have been sent there.C) About 2,000 people have beenkilled.D) There have been more bombingssince 2004. A) 穆斯林要求独立。
B) 泰国军队已经被派往那里。
C) 约有2000人丧生。
D) 自从2004年以来已有多起爆炸发生。
【听前预测】1.四个选项都与发生的暴力事件有关,题目可能考查新闻中发生的具体事件。
2.四个选项都涉及暴力事件的具体信息,题目可能考查事件发生的原因。
[1] The New Year celebration in Thailand was shattered by violence, when nine bombs exploded across Bangkok around midnight. Three Thai citizens were killed and more than 30 injured. No terrorist group claimed responsibility for the bombings by Tuesday. Some believe the explosions were the work of Muslim separatists. Bombings and shootings occur almost daily in Thailand’s three Southern-most provinces. [2] Yala, Narathiwat and Pattani have a dominant Muslim population and have long complained of neglect and discrimination in the largely Buddhist nation. They have asked for independence and a separate Islamic State. Since 2004, the[1] 午夜,当九枚炸弹在曼谷各地爆炸的时候,泰国的新年庆祝活动被暴力破坏了。
大学英语四级考试第一套模拟题听力部分
大学英语四级考试第一套模拟题听力部分Part III Listening Comprehension (35 minutes)Section ADirections: In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long conversations. At the end of each conversation, one or more questions will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and questions will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause you must read the four choices marked A) , B) , C) and D) , and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the center.11.A) In a phone booth. B) In a friend’s house.C) At home. D) In her office.12. A) He was the only person who helped. B) He shouldn’t have helped.C) He was well-intentioned D) He finds it hard to paint the fence.13. A) He doesn’t enjoy apple juice.B) He had a car crash this morning.C) He drank up the whole quarter of juice.D) He broke the container of the apple juice.14. A) He has been to Seattle many timesB) He has chaired a lot of conferences.C) He holds a high position in his companyD) He lived in Seattle for many years.15. A) In front of the check-in.B) At the departure gate.C) In a ship.D) On a plane.16. A) The test was harder than she had expected.B) She was satisfied with her test performance.C) She was lucky to pass the test.D) The test was as challenging as she had expected.17. A) To tell him they are going to a concert.B) To tell him when the concert begins.C) To invite him to go to a concert.D) To tell him they are too busy to go to concert with him.18. A) Customer and salesmanB) ClassmatesC) Co-workers.D) Phone operator and salesman.Questions 19 to 22 are based on the conversation you have just heard.19. A) Children’s education.B) Cultural programs in school.C) School board election.D) School budget.20. A) Disapproving.B) Supportive.C) Indifferent.D) Sympathetic.21. A) The cultural programs will be cut.B) The tax will be raised.C) She might be beat by Carter Boswell.D) Carter Boswell might fail to keep his promise.22. A) To complain to the school headmaster.B) To seek help from other parents.C) To persuade Boswell to change his mind.D) To run for the school board as Boswell’s rival.Questions 23 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.23. A) To go to the grocery store before it closes.B) To carry her groceries home.C) To move to a new place.D) To get a ride home with James24. A) To take care of their pets when they are on vacation.B) To organize a welcome party when they are back from vacation.C) To see them off at the airport.D) To do some shopping for them while they are away from home.25. A) They took her on a vacation with them.B) They’re pay for her education.C) They invited her to their party.D) They let her live with them rent-free.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 questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer for the four choices marked A) , B) , C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line though the center.Passage OneQuestions 26 to 29 are based on the passage you have just heard.26. A) Whether it’s necessary to place labels on foods.B) What the daily requirements for certain nutrients should be.C) What information food manufacturers should provide to consumers.D) How to get consumers to read labels more carefully.27. A) To explain that current consumers tend to be more curious.B) To indicate that most consumers research the products they buy.C) To compare current consumer trends with those of the past.D) To show that there has been a decrease in consumer awareness.28. A) Stricter quality standards for prepared foods.B) Regular inspection of food products.C) Reasonable pricing of food products.D) More detailed labels on food.29. A) They were not able to comprehend a label without percentages.B) They preferred more attractive labels.C) They were more willing to read simple, concise labels.D) They thought the description on labels was too technical.Passage TwoQuestions 30 to 32 are based on the passage you have just heard.30. A) Enthusiastic.B) Disapproving.C) Objective.D) Supportive.31. A) It is much more dangerous than any other sports.B) It takes must shorter time to get excitement.C) It is harder to find a proper place for it.D) It costs much more to organize it.32. A) They want to escape from modern life.B) They have more free time and money.C) They want to maintain an adventurous spirit.D) They are searching for excitement.Passage ThreeQuestions 33 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard.33. A) Leaves that have an offensive taste.B) Leaves that have turned brown.C) Leaves that smell awful.D) Leaves that bees find disgusting.34. A) By waving their branches.B) By giving off a special vapor.C) By changing the color of its leaves.D) By changing the chemistry of its trunk.35. A) It seems perfectly reasonable.B) It is unbelievable.C) It is more complicated than the communication system among bees.D) It is as interesting as human communication.Section CDirections: In this section, you will hear a passage three times. When the passage is read for the first time, you should listen carefully for its general idea. When the passage is read for the second time, you are required to fill in the blanks numbered from 36 to 43 with the exact words you have just heard. For blanks numbered from 44 to 46 you are required to fill in the missing information. For these blanks, you can either use the exact words you have just heard or write down the mainpoints in your own words. Finally, when the passage is read for the third time, you should check what you have written.Can time travel really be done? Physicists think that travel into future is possible. Einstein’s special theory of (36)________, published in 1905, predicted that time should bi elastic(弹性的), stretching or (37)_______ as an observer moves. To get a really big time leap it is (38)_______ to travel at near the speed of light —300,000 km per second. At 99% of this speed, a (39)_______ trip to a distant star and back would take 15 months, but travelers would return home to find that nearly nine years had passed on Earth. In (40)_______, you would have leapt several years into Earth’s future.Gravity offers another way to slow time. On the Earth’s (41)______, clocks tick a little slower than on the moon, for example. Near a black hole, gravity is so (42)_______ that time is slowed to a crawl relative to us. These facts are accepted by almost all scientists. Traveling forwards in time has been (43)_______ convincingly in experiments, but the possibility of traveling when a physicist named Stockhum investgated what might happen to an observer who orbits a rapidly spinning cylinder. (44)________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________.Worm holes are similar to black holes, but there exists a key difference. (45)_____________ ____________________________________________________________________________.To find whether such an idea can be taken seriously, scientists at California Institute of Technology investigated what it would take for such a short cut though space to exist. (46)________________ ___________________________________________________________________. For a worm hole to remain stable, it would have to be made of exotic material that would create an anti-gravity force.KeysPartⅢ11.A 12.C 13.A 14.B 15.B 16.A 17. C 18. C 19. C 20.A 21.A 22.D 23.B 24.B 25.D 26. C 27. B 28. D 29.A 30.C 31.B 32.D 33.A 34.B 35. A36.relativity 37.shrink/rig 38.necessary 39.rocket40.effect 41.surface 42.intense 43.demonstrated44.He showed it was possible to travel in a closed loop and return to your starting point before you left.45.Whereas black holes offer a one-way journey to nowhere—fall in and you never get out—worm holes have an exit as well a3 an entrance.46.They found that if you tried to make a worm hole out Of any normal form Of matter,it would collapse under its own gravity and turn into a black hole.。
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1Section ADirections: In part A, you will hear short conversations between two people. After each conversation, you will hear a question about the conversation. The questions and the questions will not be repeated. After you hear a question, read the four possible answers in your test book and choose the best answer. Then, on your answer sheet, find the number of the question and fill in the space that corresponds to the letter of the answer you have chosen.11. A Go to the football match with the woman.B Ask the woman to help him write the term paper on history.C Finish the last tow chapters of history assignment.D Take part in the football match.12. A she wants to borrow the man’s student cardB the tickets are less expensive than she expectedC she won’t be able to get any discount for the ticketD the performance turns out to be disappointing13. A it’s far from being ready B it contains some v aluable ideasC she needs another week to get it readyD it has nothing to do with the internet14. A He is suffering from the difference of time zones.B He has been studying hard at night.C He finds biology difficult fo learn.D He has not adjusted to a new culture.15. A A lesson requires student’s active involvementB students usually take an active part in a lectureC more knowledge is covered in a lectureD there is a larger group of people interested in lesson16.A The pictures of night view are really better than he expectedB He didn’t know how he finished his role in the playC The film ha sn’t been processed yetD He didn’t have enough film17. A He often complains. B he is a short person.C He is worried about something.D He is a happy sort of person.18. A He can’t miss the bank. B She forgot to tell him one thing.C It’s no use going th ere.D The bank is close to the corner. Questions 19-21 are based on the conversation you have just heard19. A A vacation trip to Yellowstone ParkB A lecture by a visiting professorC Her biology thesisD A research project on Yellowstone Park20. A More buffalo are surviving the winterB Fewer buffalo are dying of diseaseC More buffalo are being bornD Fewer buffalo are being killed by hunters21. A She is from Wyoming and eager to visit Yellowstone ParkB She needs the money to continue her studyingC She has been studying animal diseasesD Her thesis adviser is heading the projectQuestions 22-25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.22.A) She knew about it by reading a booklet.B) She knew about it by reading a student union introduction.C) She knew about it by reading a newspaper.D) She knew about it by reading a magazine.23.A) Because they want to preserve the natural beauty of the campus.B) Because they want to protect the students’ right for living space.C) Because they want to conserve the place for future use.D) Because they want to sell the place for a better price.24. A) They will organize a meeting to discuss a proposal.B) They will organize a protest to express their opposition.C) They will organize an appeal-letter signing activity.D) They will organize a march around the campus.25. A) She will participate in the protest.B) She will sign the appeal letter.C) She will take part in a meeting of the Student Action Union.D) She will attend her class as usual.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 the Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre.Passage OneQuestions 26 to 28 are based on the passage you have just heard.26. A How much exercise they get every day?B What they are most worried about?C How long their parents accompany them daily?D What entertainment they are interested in?27. A get enough entertainmentB have more activitiesC receive early educationD have regular checkups28. A be no place for playB be near a common areaC have no TV setsD have a computer for studyPassage TwoQuestions 29-32 are based on the passage you have just heard.29. A) To look for two of her close friends.B) To stay at home and study.C) To share an apartment with friends.D) To move out and live alone.30. A) She couldn’t find a good place to stay.B) Her friend and she couldn’t afford the rent.C) A friend left her for work’s sak e.D) She quarreled with her friends.31. A) Because her home was far way form school.B) Because her parents asked her to do so.C) Because she was bored living outside.D) Because the place where she lived caught fire.32. A) Because she was disappointed in the college.B) Because she kept moving all the time and couldn’t concentrate on studying.C) Because her home was too far away from school and it was inconvenient.D) Because she was not interested in study at all.Passage ThreeQuestions 33-35 are based on the passage you have just heard.33. A) Italian people.B) German people.C) British people.D) French people.34. A) Wash the dishes.B) Have her own meal.C) Make plans for other activities.D) Serve some wine.35. A) OddB) CrazyC) RegularD) RomanticSection CDirections: In this section, you will hear a passage three times. When the passage is read for the first time, you should listen carefully for its general idea. When the passage is read for the second time, you are required to fill in the blanks numbered from 36 to 43 with the exact words you have just heard. For blanks numbered from 44 to 46 you are required to fill in the missing information. For these blanks, you can either use the exact words you have just heard or write down the main points in your own words. Finally, when the passage is read for the third time, you should check what you have written.The Romans built great “aqueducts” to carry fresh water from the mountains to the cities. Many of these aqueducts are still standing today. The Roman (36) _____even set up a (37)___health service. They built the first great public hospitals in Europe, and they paid doctors to look after poor people.When the Roman Empire fell to pieces, these (38) _____ methods of treatment (39) _____ from most of Europe, for more than a thousand years. People went back to the old ways. They lived in dirty conditions, which helped to cause diseases; and they asked God to cure the (40) _____. They shut up (41) _____ sick people in prisons. Or they burnt them alive because they were supposed to have (42) _____ powers. But the work of the Greek and Roman doctors was not lost.Over a thousand years ago, the Arabs moved into many of the Mediterranean countries. They took big parts of the old (43)_____ lands. (44) ______________________________ Arab doctors themselves made many new discoveries.(45)___________________________________________ Slowly, European doctors discovered again the things that the Greeks and Romans had known so long ago. (46) ____________________________参考答案:11-15 CCAAA16-20 DACDA21-25 CCABD26-30 DBCCC31-35 DBDAC36. Emperors37. government38 .civilized39. disappeared40. diseases41. mentally42. magic43. Roman44. They translated the Greek and Roman medical books into Arabic.45. When civilization at last came back to Europe, men once again translated the Greek and Roman works on medicine into Latin.46. Slowly, they began to make new discoveries and found out more about the way the body works.。
四级听力模拟第一套
Test OneListening ComprehensionSection ADirections: in this section you will hear 8 short conversations, one or more questions will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A)、B)、C)and D)、and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer sheet 2 with a single line through the centre.11.___B__{S/1}[A] The woman wants to get a skirt for a couple.[B] The man suggests the woman buy the skirts now.[C] The woman likes the skirts with different colors.[D] The man would not be there tomorrow.12._C_____{S/1}[A] She can drive the man to the airport.[B] She can pick up the man's aunt.[C] She can help the man take spare keys.[D] She can believe the terrible thing.13.__A____{S/1}[A] To call the man to know the details.[B] To ask the operator for information.[C] To tell the man his extension number.[D] To show his apology to the man.14.__B____{S/1}[A] He was annoyed by the man's friends.[B] He has been feeling bad recently.[C] He wanted to change his temper.[D] He didn't like to meet his friends.15._A_____{S/1}[A] She has to go through with her work first.[B] She is to attend a meeting at noon.[C] She feels too bad to play with them.[D] She will play with them if she has time.16.__D____{S/1}[A] He is required to bring some gift to the party.[B] He insists on taking the woman to the party.[C] He prefers to call Mr. Taylor for some suggestion.[D] He will bring some gift to Taylor's family.17.__C____{S/1}[A] Because she feels depressed doing the new job.[B] Because she doesn't enjoy meeting people.[C] Because she doesn't like typing and filing.[D] Because she can't deal with the new job well.18.__D____{S/1}[A] They won't be late for there is enough time.[B] They want to get to Lincoln station by 4:15.[C] They don't expect any trouble during the driving.[D] They can arrive on time if the traffic isn't too busy.Questions 19 to 21 are based on the conversation you have just heard.19.__A____{S/1}[A] The staff wear too informal clothes.[B] The standard of office wear is too high.[C] The staff wear casual clothes on Fridays.[D] The office dress code is challenged.20.___B___{S/1}[A] Office wear is the symbol of the company's image.[B] Office wear is connected to the productivity.[C] The public demand certain office wear.[D] The boss is keen on formal office wear.21.___D___{S/1}[A] Walking with a dog can promote blood circulation.[B] A dog is the symbol of this financial company.[C] A favorable atmosphere helps uphold the image.[D] A relaxed workplace promotes productivity.Questions 22 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.22.__A____{S/1}[A] The woman's summer job.[B] The woman's interest in job.[C] The woman's vacation plan.[D] The woman's income for living.23.___B___{S/1}[A] She can change her lifestyle.[B] She can get more skills from her work.[C] She can idle away the summer time.[D] She can find her interest in something.24.__D____{S/1}[A] A teacher who can interact with different students.[B] A life guard who can save people in a local pool.[C] An administrator who can give prior notification.[D] A tutor who can teach students of different levels.25.__B____{S/1}[A] She has been authorized to take her job.[B] She has talked to people interested in her job.[C] She has got a steady source for her job.[D] She has convinced the man to join her job.Directions: In this section you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A),B),C)and D).Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer sheet 2 with a single line through the centre.Passage OneQuestions 26 to 28 are based on the passage you have just heard.26.__C____{S/1}[A] Mark rapid change and growth.[B] Arouse revolution for all.[C] Reshape our life and the world.[D] rebuild television technology.27.___B___{S/1}[A] Interpretation of sight.[B] Sight from a distance.[C] Capability of converting image.[D] Complex system of electronics.28.__A____{S/1}[A] Through airwave transmission of television signals.[B] Through controlled transmission techniques.[C] Through some interest groups who need it.[D] Through non-broad-based airwave transmission.Passage TwoQuestions 29 to 31 are based on the passage you have just heard.29.___D___{S/1}[A] Making bigger purchases.[B] Being easier to make ends meet.[C] Purchasing without paying cash.[D] Building a good credit history.30._A_____{S/1}[A] Operating it like checking account with a credit limit.[B] Monitoring students' purchase by their parents.[C] Issuing a bank card relevant to a parents' account.[D] Checking the exiting funds with students' permission.31.__C____{S/1}[A] Examine the agreement terms.[B] Compare different companies.[C] Search the Internet for information.[D] Get information from the companies.Passage ThreeQuestions 32 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard.32.___A___{S/1}[A] Enhance memory ability.[B] Facilitate brain's growth.[C] Strengthen brain's skills.[D] Increase imaginative power.33.__C____{S/1}[A] Stay up all night.[B] Get up early in the morning.[C] Sleep insufficiently.[D] Sleep till the end of the night.34.__D____{S/1}[A] When the changes in nervous system happen.[B] Until one falls asleep at the end of the night.[C] While one sleeps over eight hours.[D] After one passes through deep sleep stages.35.__B____{S/1}[A] Arrange relevant information.[B] Sort important information.[C] Discard unimportant information.[D] Recollect useless information.Section CDirections: In this section, you will hear a passage three times. When the passage is read for the first time, you should listen carefully for its general idea. When the passage is read for the second time, you are required to fill in the blanks numbered from 36 to 43 with the exact words you have just heard. For blanks numbered from 44 to 46 you are required to fill in the missing information. For these blanks, you can either use the exact words you have just heard or write down the main points in your own words. Finally, when the passage is read for the third time, you should check what you have written.What would happen if you were the only person left who spoke your language? This is the example to explain the (36)situation{B/1} of many people around the world whose local languages are (37)disappering{B/1}. This happens when an (38)official{B/1} language is used more often and children stop learning the local language of their parents. This is not a new(39)process{B/1}. Throughout history, the language spoken by a powerful group spreads across a(40)civilization{B/1}. Smaller cultures lose their local language as the language of the culture in power becomes the stronger (41)influence{B/1}. The Internet could be thought of as a new method of language (42)control{B/1}. The United Nations cultural organization, UNRSCO, says that 90% of the world's languages are not (43)represented{B/1} on the Internet.Experts say protecting languages is very important for many reasons. Languages contain the histories, ideas and knowledge of a culture. (44)Languages also contain valuable information about local medicines, environmental systems and species of plants and animala are unknown to scientists{B/1}. Language is in many ways, a window to the mind. (45)_What these language contain are all kinds of ways that we structure the world_{B/1}. Language is a way of storing the history of a people. Languages reflect a different historical contact with other groups, and, forpeople who have no written history, language can be one of the ways (46) that history can be gotten at just by looking carefully at the different layers in the language{B/1}.。
大学英语四级听力模拟题(ModelTest1-4)
大学英语四级听力模拟题Model Test OneListening Comprehension (35 minutes)Section A11.A) Go over the list.B) Go shopping for his mum.C) List everything his mum needs.D) Go for an outing.12.A) The man did most of the talking.B) The woman was wearing a black sweater.C) The man and the woman robbed the bank.D) The man and the woman had dark hair.13.A) His phone was disconnected.B)He needs to make phone calls.C)Using the email will decrease his telephone expenses.D)His friends would rather hear his sound on the phone.14. A) He doesn't have anything to do.B)He believes she is wrong about the pick-up time.C)Before lunch is a great time to pick up the document.D)Time passes very quickly.15. A) Buy Frank a new car.B) Have lunch with Frank.C) Teach Frank how to drive a car.D) Help Frank repair his car.16. A) The room they are going to move into.B)The yard of their old house.C)The quality of the furniture they bought.D)The feeling they have of their neighborhood.17.A) It's too expensive to hire taxies.B) He doesn't like the suburbs.C) He can't afford the high taxes.D) The rent is too high.18.A) She thinks her son has almost everything he wants.B)She is not sure whether an MP3 player is a nice gift.C)She finds it hard to find a proper gift for her husband.D)She's afraid she can't afford everything the man's father wants.Questions 19 to 22 are based on the conversation you have just heard.19. A) Because he wants to improve his language skills.B)Because he wants to enter a US college.C)Because his friend wants to attend a US university.D)Because his friend wants to improve English for a better job.20.A) Literature.B) US Culture.C) TOEFL.D) Business English.21.A) It offers courses for people who want to improve their special professional skills.B)It offers job opportunities for people who have studied in it.C)Its programs allow students to study in the US.D)The students can take its courses locally in their home country.22. A) $2,030.B) $2,013.C) $2,300.D) $2,330. Questions 23 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.23.A) To make an appointment.B) To ask for an interview. C)To promote advertisements.D) To have a negotiation.24.A) Impatient but then reluctant.B) Indifferent but then interested. C)Reluctant but then convinced.D) Impatient but then accepted.25.A) Some customers have got their payment back because they're not satisfied with the products.B)The company will redo the products again and again until the customers are satisfied.C)The company does not sign a contract with its customers concerning its service.D)The man will use the company's service when he has a new product.Section BPassage OneQuestions 26 to 28 are based on the passage you havejust heard.26. A) In green forests.B)In dry deserts.C) In the Pacific Ocean.D)In the North Pole region.27. A) Because snakes like to stay in the sun.B)Because snakes like warmth.C) Because snakes are used to extra-hot weather.D)Because snakes are good swimmers.28. A) They are very intelligent.B)They are fairly intelligent.C) They are more intelligent.D)They are less intelligent.Passage OneQuestions 29 to 31 are based on the passage you havejust heard.29. A) He was shopping. B) He was watching a film.C) He was making a phone call. D) He was talking to a policeman.30. A) Her attractive clothing. B) Her beautiful figure.C) Her unusual height. D) Her fashionable handbag.31. A) He was arrested by the police. B) He was acting in a film.C) He had taken the woman's bag by mistake. D) He was only making a joke.Passage ThreeQuestions 32 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard.32.A) 6 million dollars.B) 25 million dollars.C) 6 thousand dollars.D) 400 million dollars.33.A) An engine room.B) A big kitchen.C) A great theatre.D) A high building.34.A) The plane is safe even if two of its engines fail.B)There are three engines on each of the giant jet plane.C)There is an extra engine on each of the giant jet plane.D)The engines never fail on the giant jet plane.35. A) Two mechanical pilots will do the job.B)The giant jet will crash.C)The giant jet will be forced to land.D)The engines of the giant jet will stop working.Section CSome years ago, an American policeman found a woman lying near a lonely road. She did not appear to have had an (36) _________ . But she was trembling and clearly in a state of shock. So he (37) __________ her to the nearest hospital. She began to tell the doctor on duty the story which was astonishing and (38) _________ . She had been driving along a country road when she had been stopped by a flying saucer landing in front of her. She had been forced to leave the car and enter the flying saucer by (39) _________ which looked like human beings and which could easily make themselves (40) __________ although they could not speak. It was as though they could read her thoughts and she could read theirs. They (41) __________ her politely and allowed her to leave after carrying out a number of tests on her. As she otherwise seems to be (42) __________ , the doctor decided that she was probably (43) ___________ from the side effects of some drug. The woman insisted on being allowed to go home. (44) _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________ .The police then started to make inquiries and soon discovered that there was already a search going on for the woman, whose husband had reported that she had disappeared. (45) _____________________ __________________________________________________________________ . In front of the car, the surface of the road had been completely destroyed not by an explosion or anything of that kind, (46) ________________________________________________________________________________ .Model Test TwoListening Comprehension (35 minutes)Section A11.A) The pear.B) The weather.C) The dessert.D) The cold.12.A) She has never talked in public.B)She must be good at giving speeches.C)She enjoys serious moments.D)She probably is poor at giving speeches.13. A) Bill's brother.B) Bill's wife.C) Bill's father.D) Bill's father-in-law.14.A) She can use his gun.B) She can borrow someone else's gun.C) She should have a gun of herself.D) She can't borrow his gun.15.A) To the bank.B) To a book store. C) To a restaurant.D) To the grocer's.16.A) She thanked the man for buying her the skirt.B)Her boyfriend presented it to her as a gift.C)She bought the skirt on her birthday.D)It was a wedding gift from her friends.17. A)The couple were involved in an accident. B) The man had the car repaired.C) Their car has to be replaced.D) Their car was stolen and the man found it.18. A) Their outgoing personality.B) Their work environment.C) Their usual food and drink.D) Their healthy lifestyle.Questions 19 to 22 are based on the conversation you have just heard.19. A) A detective story.B) A class assignment.C) A birthday present.D) A jewelry store robbery.20. A) The professor did not like her story.B)She had trouble finishing her assignment.C)She did not like the topic she had chosen for her paper.D)She was taking too many courses.21.A) Take some extra time.B) Put down whatever ideas she has first.C) Do some work for another course.D) Write the story ending first.22.A) To go shopping.B) To do research for her story.C) To meet her professor.D) To take a break from her work.Questions 23 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.23. A) He does not have his library card with him.B)He does not want to return the book right now.C)He does not like the system of putting books on hold.D)He does not want to pay the fine.24. A) Only if he pays three times of the original fine.B)Only if he shares the book with others.C)Only if other students waiting for the book finish using it.D) Only if he replaces his library card.25. A) He will pay the $1.40 fine today.B)He will return the book after the exam.C)He will pay the fine after the exam.D)He will find out who borrows the book.Section BPassage OneQuestions 26 to 28 are based on the passage you have just heard.26. A) Requesting one's business card directly.B)Accepting one's card but not continuing contact with him.C)Putting one's business card in the card file.D)Refusing a request for your business card directly.27. A) Say "Thank you." and put it away.B)Say "Thank you." and examine it briefly.C)Say "Thank you." and put it in your card file.D)Say "Thank you." and pass it to your secretary.28. A) To recall someone's name and title.B) To arrange the next meeting.C) To record the meeting one is attending.D) To promote understanding between businessmen.Passage TwoQuestions 29 to 31 are based on the passage you have just heard.29. A) How to face misfortune.B) How to face success.C) How to keep a positive attitude.D) How to make your self-talk positive.30. A) We can imagine that we are a sport professional.B)We can imagine our cause.C)We can imagine a beautiful picture.D)We can imagine the outcome that we want.31. A) We should try to talk with ourselves.B)We should think about people that can help us.C)We should try to draw on a positive imagination.D)We should write down several positive sentences.Passage ThreeQuestions 32 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard.32.A) The former CEO.B) The CEO's rivals.C) The CEO himself.D) The employees.33.A) Sales dropped.B) There were serious product problems.C) Things went along very well.D) The new CEO had to be fired.34.A) Hold a press conference.B) Blame the former CEO.C) Ask for more employees.D) Reorganize.35. A) More envelopes should be prepared.B)He should write more letters.C)He should show more respect for his employees.D)He should consider resigning.Section CA couple of months ago, I went to a department store to buy a few things for the house. I needed a set of curtains for the living room, two table lamps, a rug and several (36) ____________ . I asked them to deliver the things as soon as possible, but they said that they were (37) ____________ to send them out until 20 days later. After about 3 weeks, I (38) ___________ only the curtains and lamps. I was a little disappointed when I didn't receive all the (39) ___________ I had bought. But nevertheless, I was eager to see what the curtains and lamps looked like. I first opened the (40) __________ with the curtains. I had bought a lovely (41) ___________ blue, and instead they had sent me a horrible dark purple. Well, you can just (42) ___________ how angry I was. Then I opened the boxes with the lamps. They were exactly what I'd (43) ___________ . But one of the lamp shapes was damaged. (44) _______________________________________________________________________________ .They promised to come and (45) _________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________ . It has been two weeks since my complaint. (46) ____________________________________________________________________ .Model Test ThreePart III Listening Comprehension (35 minutes)Section A11.A) He will change his attitude to her.B) He won't revenge himself on her.C) He has done her wrong by accident.D) He hasn't been hard on the woman.12.A) It culturally links the United States and China.B)It's one of the most translated short novels.C)It's a best-selling romance in America.D)Its author became popular for his language talent.13. A) The man could tell fake money from the real just by looking at them.B)The man was overcharging the woman for repairing her machine.C)The woman made big money so she didn't care how much the bill was.D)The woman didn't realize the money she gave the man was not real.14. A) In Chicago.B) In Boston.C) In Washington.D) In Manchester.15.A) A guest and a receptionist.B) A passenger and an air hostess.C) A customer and a shop assistant.D) A lodger and a landlady.16.A) He doesn't want Jenny to get into trouble.B)He doesn't agree with the woman's remark.C)He thinks Jenny's workload too heavy at college.D)He believes most college students are running wild.17. A) The actors were enthusiastic.B) It was just terrible.C) It was applaudable.D) The plot was funny enough.18. A) He has been back in Canada for weeks.B)He is studying French in Canada.C)He is having a vacation in Canada.D)He is planning to return to Canada in a year.Questions 19 to 22 are based on the conversation you have just heard.19. A) To return some business books.B)To apply for a new library card.C)To check out some books from the library.D)To find out where the art books are located.20. A) The woman thinks he has an overdue book.B)The books he needs have been checked out by someone else.C)The woman is unable to locate the books that he needs.D)A library notice was sent to him at his previous address.21. A) The man has mistakenly received someone else's books.B)The man changed his major from art to business.C)The man recently moved off campus.D)There are two students named Richard Smith.22. A) See if he is related to any of the students.B) Apply for a job as a library assistant.C) Use his middle name.D) Use a different library. Questions 23 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.23.A) Soccer.B) American Football.C) Rugby.D) Basketball.24.A) The players use a round ball in the game.B)The players use an elliptic ball in the game.C)The players cannot pass the ball with their hands.D)The players must play the game peacefully.25. A) Both prefer soccer to American football.B)Both prefer American football to soccer.C)Belinda prefers soccer to American football.D)Martin prefers soccer to American football.Section BPassage OneQuestions 26 to 28 are based on the passage you have just heard.26. A) The city is too crowded.B)It is a very attractive place.C)The streets are too narrow.D)The students there lead a comfortable life.27.A) Watching traditional plays.B) Visiting the magnificent libraries.C) Boating on the river.D) Cycling in narrow streets.28.A) There are many visitors there.B) There are many students there.C) There are many old streets there.D) There are many bicycles there.Passage TwoQuestions 29 to 31 are based on the passage you have just heard.29.A) He is a sportsman.B) He is a photographer.C) He is an actor.D) He is a publisher.30.A) He was good at writing about interesting people.B)It was much easier to write stories about people.C)He believed that people are always eager to learn about other people.D)He thought people played an important role in world events.31. A) Business people. B) Journalists.C) Sport fans.D) Celebrities. Passage ThreeQuestions 32 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard.32.A) In the first semester.B) In the second semester.C) In the third semester.D) In the fourth semester.33.A) She is ill.B) She is too old.C) Her husband wants her to.D) Her husband is ill.34.A) His girlfriend.B) His mother.C) His cousin.D) His teacher.35.A) He has decided to continue his studies.B) He has still to take a part time job.C) He has decided to give up his job.D) He has still to make a decision.Section CDepartment stores are large retail stores selling many different kinds of merchandise arranged in separate departments. Such stores are found in nearly every important city in the world, and the large department stores often (36) _________ more than 100 separate departments. The two major (37)___________ of merchandise sold in department stores generally are clothes and home (38) ________ .The organization of a modern department store is often (39) __________ because of the large number of goods and services provided. Typically, the operation of a store is conducted through five (40) _______ divisions. There is the merchandising division, which is (41) ___________ for the buying and pricing of merchandise. Then there is the sales (42) ___________ division, which controls advertising, display, public relations, and other related matters. Of course, there is the (43) ___________ division, which supervises employment and the training and welfare of employees. Next, (44) ________________ ___________________________________________________ .Finally, there is the finance and control division, which deals with accounting, customer credit, expense control, and other financial and budgetary matters. Within these five divisions are many subdivisions. (45) __________________________________________________________________ . Nowadays, another kind of store that provides such service is a mall or a plaza. A mall is a group of stores built as a unit with on-site parking. (46) ______________________________________________ __________________________________________ . Large malls may also contain such places as hotels, restaurants, libraries, banks, post offices, medical clinics, theaters, and parks.Model Test FourPart III Listening Comprehension (35 minutes)Section A11. A) Quit their jobs at the same time.B)Take an adventurous trip with their savings.C)Enrich their poor knowledge in business.D)Establish a firm in collaboration.12. A) It was withdrawn from the shelf as a back issue.B)It is not available unless it has been reserved.C)It hasn't been returned by the borrower.D)It won't come out until June 26.13. A) Its rapid growth is beneficial to the world.B)It can be seen as a model by the rest of the world.C)Its success can't be explained by elementary economics.D)It will continue to surge forward.14. A)It takes only 5 minutes to reach the campus from the apartments.B)Most students can't afford to live in the new apartments.C)The new apartments are not available until next month.D)The new apartments can accommodate 500 students.15. A) They stay closed until summer comes.B)They cater chiefly to tourists.C)They are busy all the year round.D)They provide quality service to their customers.16.A) Her mild temper.B) Her broad knowledge.C) Her teaching style.D) Her detailed answers.17.A) Enter the stock market instead of investing in clothing.B)Move to another residence from Wall Street.C)Transfer his investment to the Chinese stock market.(D)Share his money-making experience with other marketers.18. A) Sign his name for the fan.B) Fill in an application form.C) Exchange gifts with his friends.D) Get a purchase refunded.Questions 19 to 22 are based on the conversation you have just heard.19. A) Walk the dog.B) Clean the house.C) Go to the dentist's.D) Finish her assignment.20.A) 12:30 pm.B) 2:00 pm.C) 4:30 pm.D) 5:30 pm.21.A) Exciting.B) Rewarding.C) Disappointing.D) Exhausting.22.A) They can't decide on a video.B)Susan's mother is going to use the video machine.C)Susan will be asked to do something else.D)The machine isn't working.Questions 23 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.23.A) Since Friday.B) Since Saturday. C) SinceSunday.D) Since Monday.24.A) He has a cold.B) He has the flu.C) He has a stomachache.D) He has a toothache.25. A) Take herbal medicine.B) See another doctor.C) Drink chicken soup.D) Stay in bed.Section BPassage OneQuestions 26 to 28 are based on the passage you have just heard.26.A) Diet.B) Sleep.C) Space.D) Stress.27.A) They tend to reproduce more.B) They may show more signs of violence.C) They can eat and sleep better.D) They may commit suicide.28.A) Rats can populate rapidly.B)Population explosion can lead to violence.C)Overcrowdedness may have the same effects on man.D)It is a natural law that animals live and die.Passage TwoQuestions 29 to 31 are based on the passage you have just heard.29. A) Crimes committed by young people.B)Crimes committed by needy people.C)Influence on young people.D)Stealing and violence.30. A) They are usually poor and in need.B)They do not have as much freedom or money as they want.C)They live in an environment where everybody knows each other.D)They are not satisfied with the adult world.31. A) The family and the school.B) The adults and the mass media.C) The society and the young people.D) The young people themselves.Passage ThreeQuestions 32 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard.32. A) About seven million.B)Nearly half of the American population.C)25% of American people.D)About 25 million.33. A) Because they are older than young people.B)Because the young people will soon be in charge of the nation.C)Because the students today have strong opinions.D)Because the youth's ideas are sometimes wrong.34. A) The lives of their parents.B) Making a better life for all people.C) The trouble in American families.D) The strong opinions.35. A)They feel much is wrong with the lives of their parents.B)They see clearly what is right and good in the lives of their parents.C)They feel that everything about the lives of their parents is acceptable.D)They feel nothing is right and good in the lives of their parents.Section CBoy, tourism really is a big business these days. It's (36) ____________ . It involves hotels, transportation, restaurants, shops, and thousands of people. The tour companies keep telling us what a good thing it is …about how much we can learn about people and (37) __________ , but sometimes I wonder if this is really true.A (38) _________ that I know went abroad last summer. They traveled with a tour group. It’s interesting to (39) ___________ their experiences with some of the experiences of other people in the same tour group. My friends, (40) ____________ , had some acquaintances, or friends, actually, along the (41) __________ of their tour. In some of the cities they were going to, they knew some local people. When they got to (42) ____________ places, they could go out with some of the local people and they could eat some of the local food and maybe see some of the local (43) __________ .Other members of the tour group, however, never got away from the group at all. They never went out and did a thing on their own. (44) ____________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ .I understand why people wouldn't go out on their own (45)________________________________ ____________________________________ . But it seems to me that (46) ______________________ _________________________________________ . If tour companies emphasized that, everyone really would learn about other people and other customs.。
大学英语四级听力模拟试题一套(有答案)
大学英语四级听力模拟试题一套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. 9:13. B. 8:45. C. 9:30. D. 9:15.2、A. The chemistry class B. The math class.C. The English class.D. The physics class.3、A. He isn't feeling well,B. His apartment isn't warm enough.C. His travel plans were changed by the weather.D. He wants to know who calls him.4、A. He was lazy. B. He's a slow learner.C. He was incompetent.D. He was rude to the boss.5、A. At 10:08. B. At 8:30. C. At 10:38. D. At 8:40.6、A. George wants to change his work. B. George doesn't like his work.C. George is doing well now.D. George isn't doing well with his work.7、A. She thinks he should bargain more. B. She thinks the price is too high.C. She thinks the dresser is too ugly.D. She thinks the dresser is quite large,8、A. It's cold and warm air is needed.B. It's cool enough, but an open window could make it too cold.C. It's hot Outside, so don't open the window.D. It's nice and warm in the room.Questions 9 to 12 are based on the conversation you have just heard.9、A. He was watching the documentary on TV.B. He was attending a party.C. He was watching a movie.D. He was attending a meeting.10、A. About human beings. B. About mosquitoes.C. About the earth.D. About insects,11、A. Insects are around long before people were.B. There are far more insects than there are humans.C. Insects lead a happier life than humans do.D. Insects are incredibly adaptable.12、A. Because scientists like mosquitoes,B. Because mosquitoes adapt quickly and can change their body chemistry.C. Because the medicine against mosquitoes is of bad quality.D. Because there are too many mosquitoes.Questions 13 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.13、A. He was studying. B. He was making noises.C. He was nodding off.D. He was looking for a book.14、A. It is interesting. B. It is boring.C. It is exciting.D. It is challenging.15、A. Because Professor Rivers is interested in women's studies.B. Because Professor Rivers is fond of Professor Anderson.C. Because Professor Rivers knows little in this area.D. Because Professor Rivers has a lot of spare time.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. He will experience feelings of failure.B. He will experience states of worry.C. He will lose his natural enthusiasm for life.D. He will become angry.17、A. Consistency is very important in parental teaching.B. To forbid a thing one day and excuse it the next is the foundation for morality.C. Parents usually spoil their children very much.D. All parents realize that "example is better than principles".18、A. Parents are very strict towards their children.B. Parents work hard and have little time for their children.C. Parents are not honest and do not practice what they advise.D. Parents require their children to learn many new skills.Passage TwoQuestions 19 to 21 are based on the passage you have just heard.19、A. Because boys and girls are being prepared for different social roles.B. Because boys are more courageous.C. Because toy makers want to diversify their products.D. Because parents have different expectations for boys and girls.20、A. The craftsmanship in toy making has remained essentially unchanged.B. Toys have remained basically the same all through the centuries.C. The toy industry has witnessed great leaps in technology in recent years.D. Toys are playing an increasingly important role in shaping a child's character.21、A. The weather. B. The economic state.C. Local customs and ways of life.D. The technical level,Passage ThreeQuestions 22 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard.22、A. Tiger. B. Bear. C. Fox. D. Wolf.23、A. He ran through the forest quickly.B. He stopped dead and was too scared to do anything.C. He fired his gun at the bear.D. He lost his balance and fell down the hill.24、A. He had a broken leg. B. He had a broken arm.C. He was too scared to move.D. He was too weak to move.25、A. He would leave the bear alone. B. He would pray for the bear.C. He would kill the bear.D. None of the above.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.Downing Street is the most exclusive street in Britain, not because it only has three houses along its short 26 , nor particularly because of its location between Whitehall and St. James's Park, but because its only residents are 27 from the elected Government.Numbers 10 and 11 Downing Street arc the 28 London residences of the Prime Minister and the Chancellor of the Exchequer—the First and Second Lords of the Treasury. Numbers 9 and 12 are the offices of their key 29 and colleagues in Government.The location has been 30 for centuries, of course, as even before modern government the 31 was close to Westminster Abbey and later Whitehall Palace.But it was Sir George Downing who made the most of its 32 and built the street of houses that bears his name.In his later 33 as a property speculator and developer, Downing sought—and won—the permission of King Charles II to name his prestigious new development at St. James's Park "Downing Street".34 , when King George II offered Number 10 as a gift to Sir Robert Walpole.Walpole is now recognized as Britain's first Prime Minister, 35 He declined the gift, but agreed that it become the official residence for the First Lord and subsequently moved in.36 —the modern Chancellor of the Exchequer.答案:Listenting ComprehensionSection A1、C[解析]W: When does the express train leave? At a quarter to nine?M: No. Look there! The schedule says at nine thirty.Q: When does the express train leave?2、C[解析]M: Excuse me. is this the English class?W: No, it's the chemistry and physics lab.Q: Which class is the man looking for?3、A[解析]W: What's the matter with you today?M: I'm not sure. I think I'm coming down with a cold,Q: What is the man's problem?4、D[解析]M: I really hope Tom's getting fired taught him a lesson.W: At least he learned that it pays to be polite to the boss.Q: Why was Tom fired?5、D[解析]M: What time is it now?W: It's ten past eight. In another half hour we'll be home.Q: When will the speakers get home?6、C[解析]W: How is George doing? Is he doing all right?M: He is doing fine now. He planned to change his job for a while, but finally he decided to take the present one.Q: What can we learn about George in this conversation?7、B[解析]M: What do you think of this dresser? Jack has agreed to let it go for $100.W: Wow! It still costs an arm and a leg.Q: What does the woman suggest?8、C[解析]W: You don't mind if I open the window?M: You must be joking. Let's keep the cool air from the air conditioner in, not let it out.Q: What does the man imply?9、D[解析] 9-12W: Hi! Did you watch that documentary on TV last night?M: No, I was in a meeting, and unable to go home early. What was it about?W: It was about insects.M: Insects?W: Yes. Do you know? They are the most successful creatures on the earth.M: What, more successful than humans?W: Yeah. Because they were around long before people were, and there are far more insects than there are humans. What's more, they are reproducing all the time.M: Well, I suppose that's true.W: And they are incredibly adaptable.M: In what way?W: Well, take mosquitoes for example. You know, the things that spread the disease. What troubles us is that every time we try to wipe out the mosquitoes with some new insecticide, they change their body chemistry.M: Haven't they just brought out a new medicine to fight the disease?W: Yes, they have. But I bet that within five years they'll be looking for a new one! The mosquitoes will simply adapt again!M: I think it keeps the scientists employed!W: I guess so.9. What was the man doing last night?10、D[解析]What was the documentary on TV about?11、C[解析]Which of the following cannot support the woman's opinion that insects are more successful than humans?12、B[解析]Why do people always fail in wiping out the mosquitoes?13、C[解析] 13-15W: Hey, Jake, rise and shine.M: What time is it, Shelly? I have no idea how long I've been here.W: Hmm... the library is too quiet. You need a place that's nice and noisy to study.M: You've got a point. I always mean to study hard but I quickly nod off. It's just too quiet here.W: Maybe you were thinking of Professor Carlson's psychology lesson. That's as good as a sleeping pill.M: Yeah, nice guy, but he just can't seem to come down to earth. The whole time he seemed to be talking to himself.W: You should have been in my history class with Professor Rivers. What a trip! One student got up and challenged him to name six women who contributed to the American Revolution. He was speechless.M: The class must have been buzzing.W: Especially when the student started rattling off over a dozen names. She was no fool and she wasn't going to let him off the hook.M: Seems she gave Professor Rivers a good lecture.W: Yeah, although I felt she should have given him a chance to save some face. After all I doubt whether many people can name even one.M: That's true. I sure can't.W: Jake, Jake. You should attend Professor Anderson's class on women's studies.M: Hmm... Maybe Rivers could join me.13. What was the man doing in the library before the woman came to him?14、B[解析]What does the woman think of Professor Carlson's psychology lesson?15、C[解析]Why does the man say Professor Rivers should join him in Professor Anderson's class on women's studies?Section B16、C[解析] 16-18In bringing up children, every parent watches eagerly the child's learning each new skill: the first spoken words, the first independent steps, or the beginning of reading and writing. It is often tempting to hurry the child beyond his natural learning rate, but this can set up dangerous feelings of failure and states of worry in the child. This might happen at any stage. Oh the other hand, though, if a child is left alone too much, or without any learning opportunities, he will lose his natural enthusiasm for life and his desire to find out new things for himself.Parents vary greatly in their degree of strictness towards their children. Some may be especially strict in money matters. Others are strict in coming home at night or for meals on time.As regards the development of moral standards in the growing child consistency is very important in parental teaching. To forbid a thing one day and excuse it the next is no foundation for morality. Also, parents should realize that "example is better than principles". If they are not honest and do not practice what they advise, their children may grow confused, and emotionally insecure when they grow old enough to think for themselves, and realize they have been fooled.16. What is the possible consequence if a child has no learning opportunities?17、A[解析]Which of the following statements is true according to the passage?18、C[解析]What behavior of parents may result in their children's feeling of being fooled when they grow up?19、A[解析] 19-21There seems never to have been a civilization without toys, but when and how they developed is unknown. They probably came about just to give children something to do.In the ancient world, as today, most boys played with some kinds of toys and most girls with some other. In societies where social roles are rigidly determined, boys pattern their play after the activities of their fathers and girls after the tasks of their mothers. This is true because boys and girls are being prepared, even in play, to step into the roles and responsibilities of the adult world.What is remarkable about the history of toys is not so much how they changed over the centuries but how much they have remained the same. The changes have been mostly in terms of craftsmanship, mechanics, and technology. It is the universality of toys with regard to their development in all part of the world and their persistence to the present that is amazing. In Egypt, America, China, Japan, and even among the Arctic peoples, generally the same kinds of toys appeared. Variations depended on local customs and ways of life because toys imitate their surroundings. Nearly every civilization had dolls, little weapons, toy soldiers, tiny animals and vehicles.19. Why are boys' toys different from those of girls?20、B[解析]Which of the following reflects the speaker's view on the historical development of toys?21、C[解析]What determines the variations in toys of different regions in the world?22、B[解析] 22-25A man was out hunting. He just happened to be hunting bears. As he made his way through the forest looking for the beasts, he came upon a large and steep hill. Thinking that perhaps there would be bear on the other side of the hill, he climbed up the steep cliff and, just as he was pulling himself up over the last high rock, a huge bear met him nose to nose.The bear roared fiercely. The man was so scared that he lost his balance and fell down the hill with the bear not far behind. As he tumbled down the hill, the man lost his gun. When he finally stopped at the bottom, he found that he had broken a leg. Escape was impossible and so the man, who had never been particularly religious (in fact this just happened to be a Sunday morning), prayed, "God, if you will make this bear a Christian, I will be happy with whatever lot you give me for the rest of my life."The bear was no more than three feet away from the man when it stopped dead in its tracks. The man looked up to the heaven, and then fell to his knees and prayed in a loud voice, "Oh Lord, bless this food of which I am about to take."22. What kind of animal did the man want to hunt?23、D[解析]What happened to the man when he met a huge bear nose to nose?24、A[解析]Why was it impossible for the man to escape from the bear?25、C[解析]How would the man deal with the bear after the bear stopped dead?Section C26、length[解析] 26-36Downing Street is the most exclusive street in Britain, not because it only has three houses along its short (26) length, nor particularly because of its location between Whitehall and St. James's Park, but because its only residents are (27) chosen from the elected Government.Numbers 10 and 11 Downing Street are the (28) official London residences of the Prime Minister and the Chancellor of the Exchequer—the First and Second Lords of the Treasury. Numbers 9 and 12 are the offices of their key (29) staff and colleagues in Government.The location has been (30) prestigious for centuries, of course, as even before modern government the (31) site was close to Westminster Abbey and later Whitehall Palace.But it was Sir George Downing who made the most of its (32) potential and built the Street of houses that bears his name.In his later (33) career as a property speculator and developer, Downing sought--and won--the permission of King Charles II to name his prestigious new development at St. James's Park "Downing Street".(34) The street's links to the Government date back to 1732, when King George H offered Number 10 as a gift to Sir Robert Walpole.Walpole is now recognized as Britain's first Prime Minister, (35) but his official title then was First Lord of the Treasury, a title every Prime Minister still holds. He declined the gift, but agreed that it become the official residence for the First Lord and subsequently moved in.(36) From 1828. Number 11 became the official residence of the Second Lord—the modern Chancellor of the Exchequer.27、chosen 28、official 29、staff 30、prestigious 31、site 32、potential 33、career 34、The street's links to the Government date back to 1732 35、but his official title then was First Lord of the Treasury, a title every Prime Minister still holds 36、From 1828, Number 11 became the official residence of the Second Lord。
四级考试模拟试题一
四级考试模拟试题一一、听力理解(共20分)(一)短对话理解(每题1分,共5分)1. A) At the bookstore. B) At the library. C) At the cinema. D) At the post office.2. A) He's going to the beach. B) He's going to the concert. C) He's going to the museum. D) He's going to the party.3. A) She forgot her appointment. B) She missed her bus.C) She lost her keys. D) She broke her glasses.4. A) He needs to buy a new computer. B) He needs torepair his computer. C) He needs to upgrade his computer.D) He needs to return his computer.5. A) She's going to study abroad. B) She's going to work abroad. C) She's going to travel abroad. D) She's going to live abroad.(二)长对话理解(每题2分,共10分)听下面一段对话,回答6至7题。
6. What is the man's main concern about the new project?A) The budget. B) The schedule. C) The technology. D) The team.7. What does the woman suggest they should do?A) Reduce the budget. B) Extend the deadline. C) Hire more staff. D) Use more advanced technology.(三)短文理解(每题2分,共5分)听下面一段短文,回答8至10题。
大学英语四级模拟测试(一)(附答案)
听力(略)Part II Reading ComprehensionDirections: There are 4 passages in this part. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A), B), C) and D), and you should decide which is the best choice. (40 points)Passage 1Questions 26 to 30 are based on the following passage:The United States is full of automobiles. There are still many families without cars, but some families have two or even more. However, cars are used for more than pleasure. They are necessary part of life.Cars are used for business. They are driven to offices and factories by workers who have no other way to get to their jobs. When salesmen are sent to different parts of the city, they have to drive in order to carry their products. Farmers have to drive into the city in order to get supplies. Sometimes small children must be driven to school. In some cities school buses are used only when children live more than a mile from the school. When the children are too young to walk that far, their mothers take turns driving them to school. One mother drives on Mondays, taking her own children and neighbors' children as well. Another drives on Tuesdays, another on Wednesdays, and so on. This is called forming a car pool. Men also form car pools, with three or four men taking turns driving to the place where they all work.More car pools should be formed in order to put fewer automobiles on the road and to use less gasoline. Parking is a great problem, and so is the traffic in and around cities. Too many cars are being driven. Something will have to be done about the use of cars.26. Many families in the U.S. own cars because ________.A) cars are a source of pleasure for themB) they need a car to form a car poolC) they live more than a mile away from the schoolD) cars form necessary part in their life27. Which of the following groups is NOT mentioned though they certainly drive cars?A) Office workers.B) Police and mail carriers.C) Salesmen and farmers.D) Factory workers.28. Paragraph 3 suggests that in the United States ________.A) children have to walk to schoolB) school buses take all the children to schoolC) mothers drive children to schoolD) families usually live within a mile from the school29. "A car pool" most probably means ________.A) a number of people sharing the use of a carB) a place for parking carsC) a group of tourists driving alternativelyD) a place for learning to drive30. What is the author's advice about the use of cars?A) To provide larger parking spaces.B) To build better roads.C) To produce fewer automobiles.D) To form more car pools.Passage 2Question 31 to 35 are based on the following passage:Recent fires have destroyed much of Indonesian forests and pose the latest threat to the survival of the endangered orangutans(红毛猿). Thirty orangutans fleeing their burning forest home have been killed by villagers, who see the animals as crop raiders. Orangutan mothers have been killed so that their young can be captured and sold into the illegal wildlife pet trade. Orangutan experts continue to receive orangutan infants whose mothers have been killed while searching for food in plantations and fields.The fires, caused by drought and coupled with fire-setting methods to clear forests, have destroyed more than two million acres. When fire gets into the rainforests' layer of dry peat (partly decayed plant material which covers the soil), it can burn slowly off and on for months or years after the original fire. These fires continue until heavy rainfall soaks the peat through and through. Orangutans once numbered in the hundreds of thousands, but their population has dropped to roughly 25 000 due to fire, the destruction of forests from felling trees for timber and agriculture, and losses linked to the live-animal trade. Before the fires, only 40 percent of the orangutans' original habitat remained, and now, their habitat has become even smaller.31. What can be the best title for this passage?A) Fires Drive Orangutans to Danger.B) Orangutans Are Precious Animals.C) Fires in Indonesia Keep on Flaming.D) Orangutans Endanger the Crops of Indonesia.32. Which of the following is true about villagers?A) They set fire in order to kill orangutans for food.B) They are ignorant of wild life pets trade.C) They dislike orangutans because they destroy crops.D) They continue to receive orangutans infants.33. According to this passage, fires in Indonesia ________.A) will not end until it starts to rainB) will be eventually put out by human effortC) will die out when the winds stop blowingD) will only stop when the peat is totally wet34. Some people buy orangutans because ________.A) they want to save orangutansB) they want to keep orangutans as petsC) they want to build new homes for orangutansD) they want to take care of orangutan infants35. Which of the following is NOT a reason for the decreasing of orangutans in Indonesia?A) The forests have been burned to make land for agriculture.B) Most of orangutans' forests have been destroyed.C) Mother orangutans have been caught and sold in pet-animal market.D) Trees have been cut down for human profits.Passage 3Question 36 to 40 are based on the following passage:Don't try kicking the tires on a very modern and strange car developed by students at Coventry University. Not only does the car have no tires, it has no steering wheel, either.The Coventry Concept Car, as it is called is a completely new design that looks more like a snail(蜗牛)than an automobile. No working model, or functional form of the vehicle exists yet, but its designers recently introduced a life-sized model and explained how a real one would work. Electric motors would move rapidly undulating pad(形成波浪状气垫)underneath the car; moving the vehicle in any direction at speeds up to 480 km per hour. The motion would be a much faster way of crawling ? the way snails move. (Muscles in the bottom of a snail's flat foot contract (收缩)in waves that push the snail along the ground.)Steering of the snail car would be handled automatically by an onboard computer, which would receive signals from orbiting satellites. Those signals would help guide the snail car along a preprogrammed route.Even the car's color could be computer-controlled, the student designer suggested. Instead of a painted out appearance, the snail car would sport an electronically sensitive film that changes color according to its surroundings.36. The Coventry Concept Car is designed mainly based on ________.A) the appearance of a snailB) the movement of a snailC) the life-size of a snailD) the behavior of a snail37. Which of the following is true about the Coventry Concept Car?A) Its first working model can run at 480 km per hour.B) Its direction is controlled by a steering wheel.C) It moves in all directions on a pair of flat feet.D) It travels automatically along preprogrammed routes.38. The color of the car can be changed ______.A) by applying different films onto its exteriorB) automatically in accordance with its surroundingsC) by signals received by the car computerD) according to the customer's requirement39. The word "sport" in the last but one line most probably means _______.A) applyB) wearC) runD) notice40. Which of the following might be the best title for the passage?A) A Car at a Speed of a SnailB) A Computer-Controlled Electronic VehicleC) A Car Without Tires and Steering WheelD) A Car with No Functional FormPassage 4Question 41 to 45 are based on the following passage:Have you ever been afraid to talk back when you were treated unfairly? Have you ever bought something just because the salesman talked you into it? Are you afraid to ask someone for a date?Many people are afraid to assert themselves(坚持自己的权利). Dr. Alberti, author of Stand Up, Speak Out, and Talk Back, thinks it's because their self-respect is low. "Our whole set-up is designed to make people distrust themselves," says Alberti. "There's always a 'superior' around: a parent, a teacher, a boss who 'knows better'."But Alberti and other scientists are doing something to help those people assert themselves. They offer "Assertiveness Training" courses ? AT for short. In the AT course people learn that they have a right to be themselves. They learn to speak out and feel good about doing so. They learn to be aggressive without hurting other people.In one way, learning to speak out is to overcome fear. A group taking an AT course will help the timid person to lose his fear. But AT uses an even stronger motive ? the need to share. The timid person speaks out in the group because he wants to tell how he feels.Whether or not you speak up for yourself depends on your self-image. If someone you face is more "important" than you, you may feel less of a person. You start to doubt your own good sense. You go by the other person's label. But, why should you? AT says you can get to feel good about yourself. And once you do, you can learn to speak out.41. The problem the writer talks about is that _______.A) some people buy things they don't wantB) some people are afraid of arguing for themselvesC) there are too many "superiors" around usD) there is too much pressure from our society42. The cause of the problem discussed in this passage is that _______.A) some people have a low self-imageB) there is always someone around who "knows better"C) salesmen talk people into buying things they don't wantD) people don't share opinions in a group43. The set-up of our society often _______.A) makes people distrust themselvesB) makes things more favorable for "superiors"C) keeps people from knowing as much as their "superiors"D) helps people to learn to speak up for their rights44. A T is one solution to the problem in this passage, but one thing AT doesn't promote is to help people ________.A) to share their feelingsB) to have a right to be oneselfC) to overcome their fear before othersD) to be more aggressive45. The title for this passage could be ________.A) Assertiveness TrainingB) Loss of Self-respectC) The Importance of Human RightsD) Share Your Feelings with OthersPart III Vocabulary and StructureDirections: There are 20 incomplete sentences in this part. For each sentence there are four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Choose the ONE that best completes the sentences. (10 points)46. Those high school students _____ to computer games will usually lose interest in their studies.A) absorbed B) addicted C) approached D) adapted47. What did you put in your suitcase? It's almost _____ mine.A) four times as heavy as B) four times heavier as C) as four times heavy as D) as heavy as four times48. In some countries today, it is still illegal for doctors to help a woman have a(n) _____.A) pregnancy B) abortion C) miscarriage D) embryo49. Metal _____ when cooled and expands when heated.A) decreases B) reduces C) condenses D) contracts50. The employees were afraid to ask for a salary raise _____ they should lose their jobs.A) lest B) or else C) so that D) in order that51. There has been a heated controversy over the new traffic _____ forbidding automobiles in downtown during the daytime.A) laws B) bans C) alerts D) regulations52. She has won a _____ prize for her poems published in the past 10 years.A) privileged B) awarded C) prestigious D) rewarded53. Each man and woman must sign _____ full names before entering the examination room.A) his B) her C) their D) one's49. Giving the child problems he can't solve will only ________ him.A) frustrate B) challenge C) conquer D) press54. It is pleasant to see that the whole community has participated in this environmental action with great _____.A) validity B) vow C) vigor D) vision55. As they can't have a child of their own, they're going to _____ a little girl.A) adapt B) adopt C) adjust D) receive56. It's no use _____ wit him. You might as well argue with a stone wall.A) arguing B) of arguing C) in arguing D) to argue57. The official figures of unemployment revealed that millions of citizens could hardly make a _____ living.A) honest B) decent C) appropriate D) suitable58. The company has been found guilty violating copyright laws _____ a regular _____.A) for ... reason B) by ... way C) on ... basis D) to ... degree59. Believe it or not, he arrived in America with only 25 dollars _____.A) by his name B) to his name C) in his name D) with his name60. _____ is no reason for dismissing her.A) A few minutes late B) Owing to a few minutes late C) Because she was a few minutes late D) Being a few minutes late61. I handed in the application two months ago, but I have not received any response _____.A) in date B) out of date C) to date D) on date62. In the course of a day our students do far more than just _____ classes.A) attending B) attended C) to attend D) attend63. The newspaper didn't mention its secret _____ who provided the information for the event.A) resource B) source C) origin D) cause64. The clothes a person wears may express his _____ or social position.A) state B) significance C) determination D) status65. If I hadn't turned off the power before you touched the wires, you _____ now.A) wouldn't have smiled B) didn't smile C) wouldn't be smiling D) couldn't have smiledPart IV TranslationSection A:Directions: Read the following passage and translate the 5 underlined sentences into Chinese.(5 points)(66) To be successful at business, you not only have to be good at what you do, but you have to be good at letting others know how good you are at what you do. You have to come up with a plan to get your product or service in the market place. You have to come up with a marketing plan. (67) This marketing plan involves two parts: you have to figure out who the market is; and you have to make the product or service known to that market. These two work together.It is a rare case in marketing when a product has appeal to everyone regardless of sex, age, income level or special interests. (68) The more typical case is that a product will appeal to a limited group of people who are willing to put down their hard-earned dollars to buy what you have to sell.(69) The basic question to keep in mind as you develop your marketing plan is: Who would want to buy the type of product I make and how can I develop it to be saleable to these special people? Once you define your market, you often have to modify your product to fit that market. Sometimes the answer to this question is clear and logical. Often, however, a business person has to do some research and experimentation to find the answer. (70) Many a business has failed because people didn't consider this obvious but critical question: Who is the market?66. ____________________________________________________________________________67.____________________________________________________________________________68. ____________________________________________________________________________69. ____________________________________________________________________________70. ____________________________________________________________________________Section BDirections: In this section, you will translate 5 sentences below into English. (10 points)71. 一群科学家上周在一次新闻发布会上宣布的克隆计划在全世界引起了轩然大波。
2023年12月四级听力第一套原文
2023年12月四级听力第一套原文第一节 (长对话)M: Good morning, Jane. I wanted to talk to you about a project I’ve been working on.W: Morning, Bill. Sure, go ahead.M: Well, as you know, our company is expanding its operations globally. I’ve been assigned the task of identifying potential markets for our products.W: That sounds like a challenging job, Bill. So, what have you found so far?M: I’ve done some research, and I think we should focus on two key markets - China and India. These two countries have a large population and a growing middle class.W: That makes sense. But what about the competition in these markets? I’ve heard that both China and India have a lot of local companies.M: You’re right, Jane. The competition is fierce in these markets. However, our products have unique features that set us apart from the local companies. I believe we can offer something different and attract customers.W: That’s a good point, Bill. What’s your plan for entering these markets?M: I propose that we start by establishing partnerships with local distributors in China and India. They have better knowledge of the local market and customer preferences. This will help us gain a foothold and build a strong network of customers.W: That sounds like a solid plan. How soon do you think we can start implementing it?M: I’ve already reached out to a few potential partners in both countries. I think we can start the process within the next month.W: That’s great, Bill. I appreciate your hard work on this project. I’m confident that with your plan, we can successfully enter these markets.M: Thank you, Jane. I’m excited about this opportunity and I’ll do my best to make it a success.第二节 (短文)Narrator: Welcome to today’s lecture on sustainable agriculture. In recent years, there has been an increasing focus on sustainable practices in the agricultural sector. Sustainable agriculture refers to the production of food, fiber, or other plant or animal products using farming techniques that protect the environment, public health, human communities, and animal welfare.One key aspect of sustainable agriculture is soil conservation. Soil erosion is a major concern in many agricultural areas, as it leads to the loss of fertile topsoil. Tocombat this, farmers can implement measures such as contour plowing, terracing, and cover cropping to prevent soil erosion and improve soil quality.Another important component of sustainable agriculture is water management. In many regions, water scarcity is a significant issue. Farmers can adopt water-saving techniques such as drip irrigation, crop rotation, and rainwater harvesting to optimize water usage and reduce water wastage.Furthermore, sustainable agriculture also emphasizes biodiversity conservation. Monoculture farming, which involves growing only one type of crop, is detrimental to biodiversity. To promote biodiversity, farmers can implement practices such as agroforestry, which involves growing trees alongside crops, and maintaining natural habitats for beneficial organisms such as bees and birds.In addition to these practices, organic farming is also considered a sustainable approach to agriculture. Organic farmers avoid synthetic pesticides, fertilizers, and genetically modified organisms. Instead, they rely on natural fertilizers, crop rotation, and biological pest control to maintain the health of their crops and minimize the negative impact on the environment.Overall, sustainable agriculture is crucial for ensuring food security and protecting the environment. By adopting sustainable practices, farmers can reduce their reliance on harmful chemicals, conserve natural resources, and contribute to the long-term sustainability of the agricultural sector.结束语以上是2023年12月四级听力第一套原文的内容。
英语四级听力Test1
英语四级听力Test1Test 1Section A11. A) A bank manager and a customer.B) A police officer and a woman robber.C) A policeman and a bank manager.D) A policeman and an eyewitness to a robbery.12. A) It is very bad.B) It is just so-so.C) It is as good as she had expected.D) It isn’t good enough.13. A) More and working hours.B) A better position.C) More days off.D) A long vacation.14. A) He is very satisfied with his job.B) He is afraid of the job.C) He is bored with the job.D) He can earn a lot of money15 A) He doesn’t want to buy a car.B) He doesn’t have enough money to buy a car.C) He plans to buy a car, but not now.D) He will have enough money for a car soon16. A) To feed the baby.B) To bathe the baby.C) To wake the baby upD) To take care of the baby.17. A) Write a report.B) Join his friendsC) Go to the laboratoryD) Go to the party.18. A) because it comes by mailB) Because it arrives a few days earlier.C) Because it is much cheaper.D) Because it is inconvenient to buy one from the bookstore. Questions 19 to 22 are based on the conversation you have just heard.19. A) At a public forumB) In an auditoriumC) On TVD) In a classroom.20. A) Exposing oneself to the target culture.B) Attending regularly a good language programC) Coming up with a study planD) Developing good note-taking skills21 A) It helps improve language fluency.B) It depends on individual experience.C) It is closely related to one’s habit.D) It helps improve one’s learning potential.22. A) Learners should have their own learning styles.B) Pronunciation practice is a key to learning spoken English.C) Goals should be realistic in learning a language.D) Learning is a step-by-step process.Questions 23 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.23. A) Differences between soccer and rugby.B) A football match between china and Britain.C) Chinese and British football fans.D) One’s favorite sport.24. A) It is not very popular in china.B) It is accepted by more and more people.C) People in china like playing football but do not like watching it.D) Chinese people are all keen on football.25 .A) Most of them are very crazy.B) They’re troublemakersC) They love football very much.D) They contribute all their lives to football.Section BPassage oneQuestions 26 to 28 are based on the conversation you have just heard.26. A) How depression affects women health.B) How depression in mothers affects their babies’ weight.C) How to get rid of depression.D) How to better feed low weight babies.27 A) About half of the women being studied suffered from depression.B) Babies whose mothers had been depressed were more likely to get depressedwhen they grew up.C) Babies whose mothers remained depressed were more likely to be ill.D) Babies whose mothers remained depressed cried more at night.28. A) They offer them a training program about child care.B) They listen to the mother’s troubles and give her advice.C) They take care of the baby when his mother is in depressionD) They show new mothers how to take care of the baby.Passage twoQuestions 29 to 31 are based on the conversation you have just heard.29. A) The weather.B) The corrosion of the river.C) People in search of stone as building materials.D) Bad planning.30. A) Their being built up of stones.B) The shape of the pyramids.C) People’s taking good care of them.D) Effective measures to protect them.31. A) By studying the pictures of them.B) By studying the written material of them.C) By examining them and the tools used to built them.D) By examining the structure of them.Passage threeQuestions 32 to 35 are based on the conversation you have just heard.32. A) Three groups of learners.B) The importance of business EnglishC) English for specific purposes.D) Features of English for different purposes.33. A) They what to change the way English is taught.B) They know clearly what they what to learn.C) They what to have an up-to-date knowledge of English.D) They learn English to find well-paid jobs.34. A) College students.B) Professionals.C) Beginners.D) Intermediate learners.35. A) Courses for businessmen.B) Courses for doctors.C) Courses for reporters.D) Courses for lawyersSection CDirection: 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 theblanks numbered from 36 to 43 with the exact words you have just heard.For blanks numbered from 44 to 46 you are required to fill in the missinginformation. For these blanks, you can either use the exact words you havejust heard or write down the main points in your own words. Finally, whenthe passage is read for the third time, you should check what you havewritten.A new report says the Himalayan Mountains are threatened by the warming of the Earth’s climate. The report says human activities are partly (36) __________ for the warming temperatures. The climate changes (37) __________ people’s lives, the local economy and the (38) __________.The Himalayas are the highest mountain system in the world.A team of mountain (39) __________ from Britain, New Zealand and Chile recently traveled to the Himalayas. They (40) __________information about the environment. They spoke to the local people and other travelers about the condition of the world’s most famous mountains. Their findings (41) __________ the above report. They found that warmer weather has been (42) __________ huge mountains of ice in the Himalayas. These melting glaciers are creating lakes that could overflow and flood wide areas. Temperatures in the area have risen one degree Celsius during the past thirty years. Satellite maps show that the glaciers are (43) __________ at a rate of thirty to forty meters each year.The study identified almost 5,000 glacier lakes in Nepal and Bhutan. (44) ____________________________________________________________________ _. UN officials say this flooding could have serious effects on local communities and the environment. (45) ____________________________________________________.Observers say community action is helping to restore the mountain environment.(46)________________________________________________________________. UN officials say the glacier melt in the Himalayas should be a warming to industrial countries to reduce heat-trapping gases that cause global warming.TapescriptsSection A11. M: Mrs. Smith, thanks very much for coming to the station. Could you describethe man who robbed the bank this morning?W: Well, I can only remember that the man was tall and he had dark hair.Q: What’s the probable relationship between the twospeakers?12, M: Was the movie as good as you had expected?W: It’s well worth the ticket. You should have gone with us.Q: How does the woman feel about the movie?13. W:I heard that your boss’s going to give you a vacation as a reward for yourwonderful performance during this year.M: I hope not. I would prefer to have a promotion and less working hours.Q: What does the man what?14. M: John has found a new job. He has to deliver a lot of letters every day.W: Poor man, he must be terribly fed up with it.Q: What does the woman say about john?15. M: Did Henry have any plan to buy a car since his new house is too far away fromhis office?W: Oh, that’s beyond his means.Q: What do we know about Henry?16. W: I what to take a bath before going to bed. Could you keep an eye on the baby,honey?M: Sure, should I feel him if he wakes up?Q: what does the woman ask the man to do?17. M: Will jack come to the party with us this evening?W:He said if only he had finished his lab report he would be joining us with pleasure.Q: What is jack going to do?18. M: This journal is quite interesting. How much does it cost?W: I don’t know exactly because I have subscribed to it.Though each issue comesa few days later by mail, it costs about 25 percent less overall.Q: Why did the woman subscribe to the journal?Now you’ll hear two long conversations.Conversation oneW: Good evening and welcome to tonight’s program. Our guest is Dr. Charles Adams, who is well-known for his research in the area of language learning.M: It’s a pleasure to be here.W: Now, Dr. Adams, tell us about your new book.M: Well, the name of it is learning a language over eggs and toast.W: Could you tell us about the title?M: Well, one of the most important keys to learning another language is to establish a regular study program, like planning a few minutes every morning around breakfast time.W:Now, sorry for saying this, but your ideas may sound a little simplistic to our viewers.M: Well, I’m not implying that we can become fluent speakers in a matter of a few minutes here and there, but rather following a regular, consistent, and focused course of study can help us on the way to language mastery.W: So what are some of the basic keys you are suggesting in the book?M: Well, as I just mentioned, people need to plan out their study by setting realistic and attainable goals from the beginning. And small steps, little by little, are the key. And as I have mentioned in my book, you can maximize your learning potential by learning about your own individual learning style.W: Well, Dr. Adams. What is your learning style?M: Well, I’m a very tactile learner.W: You mean one who learns through hands-on experience?M: Exactly.W: So what is my learning style?M: Well, you’re going to have to read my book to find that out.W: Okay. Thanks for joining us.M: My pleasure.Questions 19 to 22 are based on the conversation you have just heard.19. Where does this interview most probably take place?20. According to Dr. Adams, what is one of the most important points in learning aforeign language?21. What is true about finding out one’s individual learning style?22. Which point is NOT mentioned in the interview?Conversation twoW: What sports do you often go in for, Mr. Clinton?M: Oh, football- both kinds, you know, soccer and rugby. I play quite a lot of cricket, too. Do you like sports, too, Miss Li?W:Yes, very much. I play basketball, but my favorite sport is table-tennis. What’s your favorite sport?M: Mine is football. It’s the best way to build up your health, I think.W: That’s true; I’m interested in it, too.M: Is football very popular in china now?W: Not really. In fact, only in recent years have people taken an interest in football.It’s getting more and more popular, though. What aboutwatching the football match tomorrow evening? I’ve got two tickets.M: Why, yes, that’ll be nice. Thank you.M:By the way, people say in Britain there are many football fans behaving as troublemakers. Is that true?M: Yes, sometimes. In fact, only a few get out of control.W: British people have a keen interest in the game, as I can see.M: Right! Football fans are so dedicated that they travel hundreds of miles to see their favorite team in action and cheer it on to victory.Questions 23 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.23. What is the main topic of the conversation?24. What does the woman say about the present situation of football in china?25. What does the man think of British football fans?Section BPassage oneSome mental health research has linked depression in women with lower weight in their babies during the first year of life. They studied 632 women from small villages. The women were in good physical health and in the last three months of pregnancy.The study identified 160 of the women, or one in four, as depressed. They always felt sad or tired. They had problems eating or sleeping. They felt guilty and thought about killing themselves.The researchers compared these women with 160 others who were not depressed. Health workers then weighed andmeasured the babies of both groups at birth. Re-examinations took place at two, six and twelve months of age. The health workers also re-examined the mental health of the mothers.Babies whose mothers remained depressed grew less than the babies of the other women. The babies of the depressed mothers were also more likely to get sick. Earlier studies showed that ten to fifteen percent of pregnant women and new mothers in western nations suffer from depression. Other studies in south Asia have found that depression affects almost two times as many women in developing countries.A new program will be started to help these new mothers. In the program health workers will visit new mothers for up to a year. The workers offer advice about things like health and cleanliness. The health workers will also listen to the mother’s programs and suggest some easy things at first that she can do for her baby. The program will be tested for three years to see how well it succeeds.Questions 26 to 28 are bases on the passage you have just heard.26. What is the research mainly about?27. Which of the following is a finding of the research?28. What do the health workers do to help the depressed women according to thepassage?Passage twoThe oldest stone buildings in the world are the pyramids. They have stood for nearly 5,000 years, and it seems likely that they will continue to stand for thousands of years yet. There are over eighty of them scattered along the banks of the Nile, some of which are different in shape from the true pyramids.Some of the pyramids still look much as they must have done they were built thousands of years ago. Most of the damage suffered by others has been at the hands of men who were looking for treasure or, more often, for stone to use in modern buildings. The dry climate of Egypt has helped to preserve the pyramids, and their very shape has made them less likely to fall into ruin. These are good reasons why they can still be seen today, but perhaps the most important is that they were planned to last forever.It is practically certain that plans were made for the building of the pyramids because the plans of other large works have fortunately been preserved. However, there are no writings or pictures to show us how the Egyptians planned or built the pyramids themselves. Consequently, we are only able to guess the methods used. Nevertheless, by examining the actual pyramids and various tools which have been found, archaeologists have formed a fairly clear picture of them.Questions 29 to 31are based on the passage you have just heard.29. What caused the damage to some of the pyramids?30. What helped to preserve the pyramids?31. How can we guess at the methods used to build the pyramids?Passage ThreeThere are three groups of English learners: beginners, intermediate learners, and learners of special English. Beginners need to learn the basics of English. Students who have reached an intermediate level benefit from learning general English skills. But what about students who what to learn specialist English for their work or professional life? Most students, who fit into thisthird group have a clear idea about what they want to learn them.A bank clerk, for example, wants to use this specialist vocabulary and technical terms of finance. But for teachers, deciding how to teach specialist English is not always so easy. For a start, the variety is enormous. Everyfield from airline pilots to secretaries has its own vocabulary and technical terms. Teachers also need to have an up to-date knowledge of that specialist language, and not many teachers are exposed to working environments outside the classroom. These issues have influenced the way specialist English is taught in schools. This type of course is usually known as English for Specific Purposes, or ESP and there are ESP courses for almost every area of professional and working life. In Britain, for example, there are courses which teach English for doctors, lawyers, reporters, travel agents and people working in the hotel industry. By far, the most popular ESP courses are for business English.Questions 32 to 35 are bases on the passage you have just heard.32. What is the speaker mainly talking about?33. What is the characteristic of learners of special English?34. Who needs ESP courses most?35. What are the most popular ESP courses in Britain?Section CDirection: 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 theblanks numbered from 36 to 43 with the exact words you have just heard.For blanks numbered from 44 to 46 you are required to fill in the missinginformation. For these blanks, you can either use the exact words you havejust heard or write down the main points in your own words. Finally, whenthe passage is read for the third time, you should check what you havewritten.A new report says the Himalayan Mountains are threatened by the warming of the Earth’s climate. The report says human activities are partly (36) responsible for the warming temperatures. The climate changes (37) threaten people’s lives, the local economy and the (38) environment.The Himalayas are the highest mountain system in the world.A team of mountain (39) climbers from Britain, New Zealand and Chile recently traveled to the Himalayas. They (40) gathered information about the environment. They spoke to the local people and other travelers about the condition of the world’s most famous mountains. Their findings (41) confirmed the above report. They found that warmer weather has been (42) melting huge mountains of ice in the Himalayas. These melting glaciers are creating lakes that could overflow and flood wide areas. Temperatures in the area have risen one degree Celsius during the past thirty years. Satellite maps show that the glaciers are (43) shrinking at a rate of thirty to forty meters each year.The study identified almost 5,000 glacier lakes in Nepal and Bhutan. (44)Researchers say forty-four of these lakes could overflow during the next five years. UN officials say this flooding couldhave serious effects on local communities and the environment.(45) However, they say it may be possible to remove water from the lakes before they overflow and use that water to create energy.Observers say community action is helping to restore the mountain environment.(46) However, researchers say the Himalayas have been harmed by an increase in visitors to the area, over-cutting of trees and other environmental destruction. UN officials say the glacier melt in the Himalayas should be a warming to industrial countries to reduce heat-trapping gases that cause global warming.KeySection A11.D 12.C 13.B 14.C 15.B16.D 17.A 18.C 19.C 20.C21.D 22.B 23.D 24.B 25.CSection B26.B 27.C 28.B 29.C 30.B31.C 32.C 33.B 34.B 35.A。
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.。
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也可尝试点击这个链接,密码是kkqo考生信息:[矩阵文本题] *A) There are more coffee drinkers around the world.B) Drinking coffee helps people live longer.(正确答案)C) People have different coffee drinking habits.D) Coffee can protect against all diseases.2. () [单选题] *A) Brain diseases, heart disease and obesity.B) Brain diseases, type 2 diabetes and obesity.C) Heart disease,, brain diseases and depression.D) Heart disease, brain diseases and type 2 diabetes.(正确答案)3. () [单选题] *A) A hurricane came along.B) An earthquake suddenly happened.C) A fire broke out in a hotel.(正确答案)D) A snowstorm attacked the city.4. () [单选题] *A) It’s the world’s tallest building.B) It has 62 stories.C) The flames of the hotel moves quickly.(正确答案)D) It is burned to the ground.5. () [单选题] *A) To show respect for low-paid factory workers.(正确答案)B) To show people’s hopes of a better life.C) To show the strength of labor organizations.D) To celebrate the effort and love for work.6. () [单选题] *A) On September 5, 1889.B) On May 1, 1889.(正确答案)C) On September 5, 1882.D) On May 1, 1882.7. () [单选题] *A) May 1.B) September 5.C) September 7.D) The first Monday in September.(正确答案)8. () [单选题] *A) Before finishing school.B) After finishing university.C) During her university course.D) Between high school and university.(正确答案)9. () [单选题] *A) She is ill.B) She will get new job.C) She will go to university.D) She has no money.(正确答案)10. () [单选题] *A) Internationa] children’s projects.B) Social and environmental projects.(正确答案)C) Projects for people with no money.D) Projects involving sports and languages.11. () [单选题] *A) Mainly from London.B) Mainly from England.C) From different countries.(正确答案)D) From charity organizations.12. () [单选题] *A) 8.1 million.B) 12 million.C) 20 million.(正确答案)D) 26 million.13. () [单选题] *A) Health care and housing problems.B) Education and transportation problems.(正确答案)C) Transportation and employment problems.D) Education and employment problems.14. () [单选题] *A) It is expected to be the eighth biggest city in the world.(正确答案)B) Its size is expected to be three times in 75 years.C) It is about 12 million in 2025.D) It won’t be in the top ten of Asia.15. () [单选题] *A) Tokyo in Japan.B) Beijing in China.(正确答案)C) Shanghai in China.D) Seoul in South Korea.16. () [单选题] *A) They don’t like English food.B) Restaurants in Britain serve foreign food only.C) English food can’t be found in large towns.D) They get few chances to eat English food.(正确答案)17. () [单选题] *A) They think that people live to eat,but not eat to live.B) They think that people should eat the best food when living.C) They think that people eat to live, but not live to eat.(正确答案)D) They think that people eat to live and live to eat.18. () [单选题] *A) Unfair.(正确答案)B) Ridiculous.C) Reasonable.D) Objective.19. () [单选题] *A) The Red Cross workers are in many countries.(正确答案)B) The Red Cross only exists in the developing countries.C) The Red Cross is another name for world hospital.D) Many people who are in need work in Red Cross.20. () [单选题] *A) Supplying blood for people who needC) Helping the sick and wounded during the war.(正确答案)B) Providing a number of services for the publicD) Aiding people who were injured in an earthquake.21. () [单选题] *A) The protection of prisoners of warC) The signing of Geneva Convention.(正确答案)B) The prevention of the outbreak of a warD). The popularity of first aid knowledge22. () [单选题] *A) The workers on the underground platforms were replaced by machinesB) It became the first completely automatic railway in the worldC) A completely automatic line was added to its network(正确答案)D) Its trains became computer-controlled23. () [单选题] *A) The platform workersB) The computers.C) The command spotsD) The machines(正确答案)24. () [单选题] *A) To drive the train after it is started automatically.C) To take care of the passengers on the trainB) To start the train and to drive it when necessary.(正确答案)D) To send commanding signals to the command spot25. () [单选题] *A) It will stop automatically.(正确答案)B) It will move on at the same speedC) It will gradually slow downD) It will keep a safe distance from the other trains.。
2023年英语四级听力真题(第一套)题目,原文与答案
2023年6月英语四级听力真题(第一套)Questions 1 and 2 are based on the news report you have just heard.1. A) She was involved in a conflict with bird lovers.B) She was charged with mistreating animals.C) She was on bad terms with her neighbors.D) She was accused of violating a city law.2. A) It will take time to solve the rat problem.B) All wild animals should be well protected.C) The woman was not to blame for the situation.D) No one should go unpunished for violating law.Questions 3 and 4 are based on the news report you have just heard.3. A) Communicate with astronauts in Mars Dune Alpha.B) Work in an environment resembling Mars.C) Build a Martian habitat in Houston.D) Send in applications before Friday.4. A) Ready-made food.B) Food that is organic.C) Food they grow.D) Potatoes mostly.Questions 5 to 7 are based on the news report you have just heard.5. A) He apologized for scratching an athlete’s gold medal.B) He was asked to present a gold medal to Miu Goto.C) He bit a softball player’s Olympic gold medal.D) He attracted public attention at a media event.6. A) Have another picture taken with the Olympic medalist.B) Apologize to the International Olympic Committee.C) Get the damaged medal repaired.D) Pay for the cost of a new medal.7. A) Allow no one to touch them.B) See them as symbols of honor.C) Treat them as treasures.D) Keep them in a safe place.Questions 8 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.8. A) She covered its screen with a plastic sheet.B) She connected it with her smart phone.C) She decorated it with colorful stickers.D) She bought some new software for it.9. A) It may not be simply blue.B) It includes unnatural light.C) It is more harmful to young people.D) It induces people to fall asleep.10. A) He has had much trouble falling asleep.B) He has had some sort of health problems.C) He has stayed up playing computer games.D) He has been burdened with excessive work.11. A) Exposure to blue light is the chief cause of obesity.B) Sleep may be more important than people assumed.C) Sleep may also be negatively affected by natural light.D) Overuse of electronic devices may cause heart disease.Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.12. A) What they wanted to be when grown up.B) What their favorite cartoon character was.C) What they learned from computer games.D) What they liked to do most after school.13. A) A stock broker.B) A pop singer.C) A mechanical engineer.D) A basketball player.14. A) Ambitious.B) Sensible.C) Imaginative.D)Practical.15. A) Relax their strict control of their kids.B) Help their kids understand themselves.C) Impose their own dreams on their kids.D) Dismiss their high expectations of their kids.Questions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard.16. A) Set up company branches.B) Improve its infrastructure.C) Introduce iPhones into its markets.D) Promote Internet-ready phones.17. A) They cater to Africans’ needs.B) They are more expensive models.C) They are more powerful and capable.D) They boast the longest battery life.18. A) A large touchscreen.B) An old-school keypad.C) A voice-response device.D) A digitally-designed system.Questions 19 to 21 are based on the passage you have just heard.19. A) It ensured sustainable economic growth.B) It was strongly opposed by manufacturers.C) It was cheaper than using fossil fuel plastic.D) It satisfied consumer demands on the whole.20. A) The capacity to mass produce it.B) The U.S. federal government’s regulations.C) A boom in market demand for clear plastic bottles.D) A rapid increase in U.S. petroleum chemical production.21. A) Require companies to use 30% of new plastic.B) Increase the supply of new plastic in the market.C) Reduce the amount of plastic pollution in local areas.D) Take measures to promote the use of recycled plastic. Questions 22 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard.22. A) It studies dreams.B) It rents a place for nap-takers.C) It is a hotel for business people.D) It is a nap research institute.23. A) To find out creative people’s work performance.B) To see how many people can go without napping.C) To understand the obvious importance of napping.D) To feel how difficult it is to get his idea across.24. A) They decline due to pointless meetings.B) They depend on his ability to concentrate.C) They enable him to enjoy a creative career.D) They are affected by the overuse of social media.25. A) Some bosses associate napping with laziness.B) Many office workers nap during work hours.C) Some bosses can concentrate without napping.D) Many of his friends daydream in the office.答案速查1. D) She was accused of violating a city law.2. A) It will take time to solve the rat problem.3. B) Work in an environment resembling Mars.4. A) Ready-made food.5. C) He bit a softball player’s Olympic gold medal.6. D) Pay for the cost of a new medal.7. C) Treat them as treasures.8. A) She covered its screen with a plastic sheet.9. B) It includes unnatural light.10. D) He has been burdened with excessive work.11. B) Sleep may be more important than people assumed.12. A) What they wanted to be when grown up.13. C) A mechanical engineer.14. C) Imaginative.15. B) Help their kids understand themselves.16. D) Promote Internet-ready phones.17. A) They cater to Africans’ needs.18. B) An old-school keypad.19. C) It was cheaper than using fossil fuel plastic.20. D) A rapid increase in U.S. petroleum chemical production.21. D) Take measures to promote the use of recycled plastic.22. B) It rents a place for nap-takers.23. C) To understand the obvious importance of napping.24. B) They depend on his ability to concentrate.25. A) Some bosses associate napping with laziness.听力原文与答案Section ANews Report One(1) A woman was charged with allegedly violating a Rhode Island city law against feeding wild animals. The 55-year-old woman’s neighbors blame her for making the area’s rat problem worse. Newly installed cameras captured several rats active in the middle of the day. Neighbors say that it’s even worse during the night. The woman and her parents, who owned the home, told reporters that she’s being charged for feeding birds.“W ho would have known just loving animals gets you that much trouble,” she said.It is prohibited to feed any wild animals, including birds, in Rhode Island city. Nevertheless, while the woman’s intention was to feed birds, it is clear that rats were also benefiting.(2) Anthony Moretti, director of the city administration, said he saw more than 20 rats near the woman’s home. He said it will take months to get the problem under control.Questions 1 and 2 are based on the news report you have just heard.Q1. What do we learn from the report about the 55-year-old woman? 答案: D)Q2. What did the director of the city administration say at the end of the news report? 答案: A)News Report TwoTo prepare for eventually sending astronauts to Mars, NASA began taking applications Friday for four people to live for a year in Mars Dune Alpha. That’s a 1,700-square-foot Martian habitat inside a building in Houston.(3) The paid volunteers will work in an environment similar to Mars. They will have limited communications with family, restricted food and resources.NASA is planning three experiments with the first one starting in the fall next year. (4) Food will all be ready-to-eat space food. Some plants will be grown, but not potatoes like in the movie “The Martian”.“We want to understand how humans perform in them,” said lead scientists Grace Douglas. “We are looking at Mars realistic situations.”The application process opened Friday and they’re not seeking just anybody. The requirements are strict, including a master’s degree in a science, engineering or math field or pilot experience. Only American citizens or permanent U.S. residents are acceptable. Applicants must be between 30 and 55 and in good physical health.Attitude is key, said former Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield. He said the participants need to be super competent, resourceful, and not relying on other people to feel comfortable.Questions 3 and 4 are based on the news report you have just heard.Q3. What does NASA require the paid volunteers to do? 答案: B)Q4. What will the participants in the project eat? 答案: A)News Report Three(5) A Japanese mayor apologized Thursday for biting the Olympic gold medal of a softball player. Nagoya mayor Takashi Kawamura had praised athlete Miu Goto during a public media event. He asked her to put the medal around his neck. Kawamura then bit into it.Biting a medal in front of journalists and photographers has become a common pose for Olympic medalists. However, it is only for the winners themselves, not others.“I’m really sorry that I hurt the treasure of the gold medalist,” Kawamura told reporters Thursday. (6) The mayor said the medal was undamaged, though he offered to pay for the cost of a new one. Goto, however, has accepted the International Olympic Committee’s offer of a replacement, according to Japanese media reports.The scene broadcast on television prompted thousands of complaints to city hall. (7) Some Olympians said they treat their medals as treasures and that it was disrespectful and unacceptable for Kawamura to bite one.“I would cry if that happened to me,” s aid another athlete,Naohisa Takato. “I handle my own gold medal so gently that I would not scratch it.”Questions 5 to 7 are based on the news report you have just heard.Q5. What does the news report say about the Japanese mayor Takashi Kawamura? 答案: C)Q6. What did Mayor Takashi Kawamura offer to do? 答案: D)Q7. What did some Olympians say they would do with their medals? 答案: C)Section BConversation OneM: (8-1) What’s that orange thing on your computer screen?W: It’s something I bought yesterday. (8-2) It’s a plastic sheet that blocks blue light. I have one that I use to cover my phone screen too.M: What do you mean by blue light?W: (9) Blue light includes natural light, but it also includes light that isn’t natural. For example, from computers, phones, televisions, and other electronic devices.M: So, blue light is harmful and that’s why you want to block it?W: It isn’t that simple. Blue light isn’t necessarily bad for us. In fact, we need blue light during the day to be healthy, but too much blue light, especially from electronic devices, can harm our health by weakening our vision and making it harder for us to fall asleep. And poor sleep can cause all sorts of health problems.M:I’m not so sure that sleep is nearly as important as people always say it is. (10) I haven’t slept enough in months because I have too much work to do and I feel fine, and it’s the same for most of my friends. Poor sleep might be a problem for old people, but surely young people can handle late nights. W: Well, (11) the research I’ve read shows that sleep is probably even more important than we thought, and that not having enough sleep can contribute to serious health problems like obesity and heart disease. And all the artificial blue light from electronic devices means we have to try harder to sleep well.M: Maybe you’re right. I’m on my computer very late most nights, and that’s probably why I don’t sleep enough.Questions 8 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.Q8. What did the woman do to her computer? 答案: A)Q9. What does the woman say about blue light? 答案: B)Q10. Why does the man say he hasn’t slept enough for months? 答案: D)Q11. What has the woman learned from the research she has read? 答案: B)Conversation TwoW: As a kid did you know what job you wanted to do when you grew up?M: No, I didn’t. (12-1) And I got sick every time adults asked me what I wanted to be when I grew up. W:(12-2) It’s the same with me. And I’m tired of people asking that question of my 10-year-old daughter. (13) My daughter’s stock answers are basketball player, pop singer, mechanical engineer. Adults love that last one as it’s the perfect mix of the sensible and the ambitious. When she was much younger, my daughter used to say she wanted to be queen of the clouds, which I loved. (14) That’s the kind of goal setting I like to see in children, springing from their boundless imaginations.M: Yes, we grown-ups can be tedious and limiting in our need for reality. And we teach a very gloomy image of adulthood that whatever our children’s future holds, it must be seen within the context of a job.W: How utterly overwhelming and dull!M: When people ask my son what he wants to be when he grows up, I have to swallow the urge to say, “Hey, back off my kid’s dreams.”W: We can’t dismiss the idea that teenagers have to plan to do something after they finish school, and parents are entitled to hope it’s more than simply spending 10 hours a day playing computer games. M: But asking, “What do you want to be?” i sn’t going to lead a child to a fulfilled life, rather, leads to false expectations and a high chance of disappointment.W: Exactly. (15) We should be helping our kids understand who they are, even if that means letting go of who we think they should be.Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.Q12. What question were both speakers fed up with when they were kids? 答案: A)Q13. What occupation do adults see as both sensible and ambitious according to the woman? 答案: C) Q14. What kind of goal setting does the woman like to see in children? 答案: C)Q15. What does the woman suggest adults should do? 答案: B)Section CPassage OneGreater Internet access correlates directly with improved healthcare, education and economic development. People living in rural areas, however, lag behind in online use, which limits their access to government services, banking, and job opportunities. Nowhere is this challenge clearer than in Africa. Most Africans live in rural areas that are tough to wire for internet access. (16) Now, some phone companies are trying to introduce Internet-ready phones into African markets. Certain companies have started selling simple smartphones for only $20. Previously, the lowest price had been around $40, well out of reach for many people. These devices are powered by software from the giant electronics company, KaiOS Technologies Limited. (17) Most companies are trying to make phones ever more powerful and capable, but KaiOS went the other way. It made every effort to keep the essential capabilities of smartphones, but strip out costs and preserve battery life for people who likely have inadequate access to electricity. The KaiOS devices offer an alternative to the more expensive models that remain out of reach to many Africans and contribute to the digital divide. (18) The body of KaiOS phones is as basic as it gets. Instead of a touchscreen, they’re controlled with an old-school keypad. They’re designed for 3G networks because 4G coverage doesn’t reach two thirds of Africa’s customers. In total, KaiOS phones are made from about $15 worth of parts, while Apple’s top of the line iPhone has $390 worth of stuff.Questions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard.Q16. What are a number of phone companies trying to do in Africa? 答案: D)Q17. How do KaiOS smartphones differ from smartphones of most other companies? 答案: A)Q18. What are KaiOS smartphones equipped with? 答案: B)Passage Two(19) For years, using recycled plastic to make plastic products was cheap. By contrast, fossil fuel plastic was more expensive. Thus, the sustainable option was an economic option too. But now it is cheaper for major manufacturers to use new plastic.According to one recent business report, recycled plastic now costs an extra $72 a tonne compared with newly made plastic. This may be because of consumer demands. They are pushing for more recycled plastics in new products. (20) Meanwhile, new plastic is becoming cheaper. This is because of a boom in petroleum chemical production from the U.S.The price increase of recycled plastic could cost sustainable manufacturers an extra $250m a year. Smaller manufacturers may also be forced to use new plastic to reduce costs. Makers of clear plastic bottles may also opt for new fossil-fuel based plastic to save money. Plastic packaging makers are being pressured to use more recycled plastic. This is done in hopes of reducing the enormous amount of plastic pollution in the oceans.(21) The UK government plans to tax companies which don’t use at least 30% recycled plastic in thei r products. Additionally, the government is planning to increase the quantity of recycled plastic in the market. This could mean incentives for new recycling plants. Additionally, recycling facilities may be improved at a local council level and recycled plastic could be imported. This would help increase the amount of recycled plastic in circulation.Questions 19 to 21 are based on the passage you have just heard.Q19. What is said about using recycled plastic to make plastic products in the past? 答案: C)Q20. What has led to a more competitive price for new plastic? 答案: D)Q21. What does the UK government plan to do about plastic? 答案: D)Passage Three(22) At the Dreamery, a business in Manhattan, naps are for sale. A 45-minute session in a darkened enclosure with peace and quiet costs $25. To be clear, this institution is no hotel. This is a nap joint. It sells the idea of the nap as much as the nap itself.Is a nap worth $25? The answer is obviously yes.(23) Here, at this point in the argument, it’s traditional for me to bring up all the studies that show the benefits of napping. But do you really need experts to tell you that? Just look at the world around you at 2:30 in the afternoon.I’ve been working from home for more than 10 years now. (24) And the quality and quantity of work I can do emerges directly from my ability to concentrate. I don’t understand how people have creative careers without napping.Every day at about 1 p.m., everyone faces the same choice: sleep until 2 p.m. and then work until 5 or daydream and drift around social media and attend pointless meetings until 7 p.m.(25) The friends I have who still work in offices inform me that bosses insist they take the second option and that napping is associated with laziness. I genuinely find it odd, for if you nap properly, it’s like waking up from a full night’s sleep and you can double your day’s worth of concentration. Questions 22 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard.Q22. What do we learn about the Dreamery, a business in Manhattan? 答案: B)Q23. Why does the speaker ask us to look at the world around us at 2:30 in the afternoon? 答案:C)Q24. What do we learn about the quantity and quality of the speaker’s work? 答案: B)Q25. What does the speaker say he finds odd? 答案: A)。
2023年12月四级英语听力原文第一套
2023年12月四级英语听力原文第一套全文共6篇示例,供读者参考篇1Hi everyone! My name is Lily and I'm 9 years old. I go to Sunshine Elementary School. Today I want to tell you all about my summer vacation last year. It was the best summer ever!First, my family went on a big trip to the beach. We drove for like a hundred hours to get there. Ok, maybe not that long, but it felt like forever in the car! When we finally made it, I was so excited to see the ocean. The water was this amazing blue-green color and the waves crashed against the sand. It was beautiful!We stayed at this really cool beach house right on the water. Every morning I would wake up and run outside to feel the warm sand between my toes. My little brother Michael and I spent hours building sandcastles and burying each other in the sand. One time we tried to bury Dad too but he's too big!In the afternoons, we went swimming and boogie boarding in the waves. The first few times the waves knocked me over and I got all salty water up my nose. But I got better at riding themand had a blast! Michael was too little for the big waves so he just played in the shallow water, making sand pies.Our beach house had its own little pool too which was nice when we got tired of the ocean. Mom and Dad would relax on the deck with their books and drinks with umbrellas in them while we splashed around. In the evenings, we roasted marshmallows over the fire pit and looked at all the stars you could see without any city lights around.After a week at the beach, we went to visit my grandparents who live on a farm upstate. It's a long drive from the ocean but it's really pretty going through the mountains and forests. When we got there, my cousin Emma was already at the farm. Emma is 11 so she's a little older than me but we still have a lot of fun together.Grandma and Grandpa have a huge garden and they let us pick all kinds of fresh fruits and veggies right from the vines and bushes. We made yummy salads and smoothies with everything we harvested. I tried a cherry tomato straight off the plant for the first time - it was so flavorful and juicy, way better than the ones from the grocery store!My favorite part about the farm was getting to help take care of all the animals. Grandpa has cows, pigs, chickens, and even acouple of goats! In the mornings, Emma and I would go collect the eggs from the chicken coop for breakfast. The chickens are pretty funny, always running around and pecking at the ground.Then we helped Grandpa feed all the other animals: hay for the cows, slop for the pigs, and grain for the goats. The baby calves were my favorite - they were so cute and curious, sticking their big tongues out at us. The pigs always got super excited and ran around crazily whenever we brought their food. And the goats were silly, they tried to eat everything including my shirt!After chores in the mornings, we had the whole day to explore and play around the farm. There's a big red barn with a hay loft that was fun to jump into the hay piles from up high. We played hide and seek, climbed trees, and went on adventures through the woods and pastures. Sometimes Emma and I brought baskets to go pick wildflowers or blackberries growing along the trails.In the evenings, the whole family sat on the porch, sipping lemonade or iced tea and watching the fireflies come out as the sun went down. The lightning bugs blinked on and off all around us, it was magical! Before bedtime Grandpa would tell us exciting stories about when he was a kid growing up on the farm.After two fun weeks at the beach and on the farm, it was time to head back home to the city. I was really sad to leave, but also excited to see my friends again and tell them all about my awesome summer adventures. I can't wait for summer vacation to come again this year - maybe we'll go camping or visit Yellowstone National Park! No matter what, I'm sure it will be another summer to remember.So that was my summer in a nutshell. Thanks for listening, everyone! Being a kid is the best, isn't it? We get to have fun, use our imaginations, and make so many great memories. I feel lucky. Well, I should get going, it's almost time for recess! See you later!篇2Hi everyone! My name is Lily and I'm 10 years old. I'm in 5th grade at Maple Tree Elementary School. Today I want to tell you all about my favorite hobby - raising chickens! It might sound a little weird for a kid to be into raising chickens, but I just love those silly birds.It all started a couple years ago when my dad built a really nice coop in our backyard. He used to have chickens when he was a kid growing up on a farm. My mom wasn't sure about thewhole chicken idea at first, but I begged and begged until they finally agreed to get a few hens.We went to this cool farm store and I got to pick out three little chicks. I named them Penny, Claudette, and Miss Fuzzybutt. They were just the most adorable little puffballs! We set them up in a big plastic tub in the laundry room with a heat lamp until they were old enough to go outside.Taking care of baby chicks is a lot of work! You have to make sure their bedding stays clean and dry. And they need food and water that gets refreshed all the time. But watching them run around and peep and nap under the heat lamp was just the cutest thing.Once they got bigger and could go out in the coop, that's when the real fun started! Penny was the first one who started laying eggs. I'll never forget the morning I went out and found that very first egg in the nesting box. I was SO proud!Over time, we ended up with way more eggs than my family could eat. That's when Mom had the idea to let me start selling them. I set up a little egg stand at the end of our driveway with a cash box. People loved getting farm fresh eggs right in the neighborhood. On weekends, I would go door-to-door taking orders too.With the money I earned, I was able to save up and get more chickens! I started studying all about the different breeds. Now I have Rhode Island Reds, Australorps, Buff Orpingtons, and even a few fancy Silkie chickens. My favorite is the Silkies because they have such crazy feathery feet!Taking care of the flock is a big responsibility. Every morning before school, I head out to the coop to feed the chickens, give them fresh water, and collect any eggs they laid overnight. I talk to them and inspect everything to make sure they're healthy and happy.On weekends, I have to do bigger chores like cleaning out the full coop and putting down fresh bedding and hay. It's kind of gross work, but I don't mind too much. My chickens are my feathery little buddies!One of the best parts is getting to watch the chickens be chickens. They have such funny personalities! Some are bossier than others. A few love to just lounge around, while others are busy scratching and pecking at every little thing. I get such a kick out of watching them Free Ranger around the yard, chasing bugs and doing their chicken dances.Occasionally a chicken will go broody, which means she wants to sit on a bunch of eggs to hatch out baby chicks. Whenthat happens, I get to go through and pick out fertile eggs from my best laying hens. Then I make a cozy little nest for the broody hen and put the eggs underneath her. It's so amazing to watch a hen being a mom!In about 21 days, the chicks start pecking their way out of the eggs. It's unbelievably cute to see those tiny balls of fluff emerge! The mom clucks to them and keeps them warm and safe under her wings. After they're ready, I move the babies to their own enclosure and get to enjoy watching another generation of chickens grow up.Raising chickens has taught me so much about the cycle of life, being responsible, and where our food comes from. It's also just a really fun hobby! Weird as it sounds, I've made some great friends through my chickens too. There's a huge "chicken fancy" community online and at shows and swaps. We're all weirdos obsessed with our feathered friends!I even started a Instagram account to share photos and videos of my flock. People from all over the world follow along with my chicken adventures! Who knows, maybe I'll take over the family chicken biz after college and become a full-time chicken lady. Though my future career plans may change, one thing's forsure - I'll always make room in my life for a few feathered buddies!篇3My Big Summer VacationHi there! My name is Timmy and I'm going to tell you all about my super awesome summer vacation this year. It was the best summer ever!It started off right after school let out in June. My mom and dad told me we were going to drive down to Florida to visit my grandparents and go to Disney World! I was so excited, I could barely sleep the night before we left. We packed up our car with snacks, games, and my stuffed tiger Stripes to keep me company.The drive took forever. We had to stop a bunch of times for food and bathroom breaks. I asked my dad about a million times "Are we there yet?" He just laughed and said not yet. I tried so hard to be patient but it was really difficult when Disney World was waiting!Finally, after what felt like a billion hours in the car, we made it to my grandparents' house. They live in this really prettyneighborhood with palm trees and swimming pools. My grandpa gave me the biggest hug and my grandma had baked my favorite chocolate chip cookies! Their dog Daisy was so happy to see me too and she licked my face about a hundred times.The next day, we all piled back into the car and drove to Disney World. I could hardly contain my excitement! When we got there, the first thing we did was go on the Haunted Mansion ride. Some of the ghosts popped out and made me jump, but I didn't get too scared because I knew they were just pretend.After that, we rode on Splash Mountain and got completely drenched from the big drop at the end. We had to buy me a new Goofy t-shirt because my old one was so wet. Then we went on the Pirates of the Caribbean ride and saw all the ship cannons and Captain Jack Sparrow sword fighting. So cool!The best part though was getting to meet Mickey Mouse himself! We waited in line for over an hour, but it was totally worth it. When it was finally my turn, I gave Mickey a high five and he hugged me. We took the best picture together with me holding his big white gloved hands. That picture is hanging on my bedroom wall now.We spent four whole days at Disney World and I loved every second of it. We rode every ride, saw all the shows, and ate somuch junk food like cotton candy, popcorn, and Mickey Mouse-shaped pretzels. By the time we left to go back to my grandparents' house, I was so tired but so happy.The rest of our time in Florida, we just relaxed by the pool, played games, and I got some practice in with my grandpa pitching me baseballs. He used to be a pro baseball player when he was young! On the 4th of July, we had an awesome BBQ with hamburgers, hot dogs, and watermelon. Then at night, we watched the fireworks show that the neighborhood puts on. It was sparkling and booming and so much fun.Finally though, it was time to head back home to New York. I was really sad to leave my grandparents and Florida behind. The drive back didn't seem as bad though, because I was dreaming about the next time I'd get to come back. I spent most of the drive napping with Stripes and thinking about all the incredible memories I made.That's the story of my amazing summer vacation! Writing this makes me want summer to come back already so I can have more adventures. A kid can dream, right? Thanks for reading and I'll talk to you all next time!篇4Hello, my name is Amy and I'm nine years old. I'm in fourth grade at Sunshine Elementary School. Today I want to tell you all about my summer vacation last year. It was the best summer ever!It all started on the last day of school in June. My teacher, Mrs. Robinson, gave us big smiles and told us to have a wonderful summer. As soon as the bell rang, all my classmates rushed out of the classroom cheering. School was finally out for the summer!The first couple weeks of vacation, I just hung out at home a lot. I played video games, watched TV shows and movies, and slept in really late. My parents let me stay up past my bedtime too. It was awesome not having any homework or having to wake up early. I could just relax and do whatever I wanted.After a few weeks though, I started to get kind of bored just being at home all day. I asked my mom if we could go somewhere fun for a little vacation. She said we could go visit my aunt, uncle, and cousins who live upstate near the mountains. I was really excited because I loved visiting their house - they have a huge backyard with a playground, trampoline, and a pool!We packed up the car and made the five-hour drive to their place. As soon as we arrived, my twin cousins Jacob and Emmaran out to greet me. We were so happy to see each other since it had been an entire year. We spent the first couple days just playing together in their backyard and catching up.Then my aunt surprised us and said she had planned a fun activity for us - we were going hiking on a trail in the nearby mountains! I had never been hiking before, so I was a little nervous but also really excited. The next morning, we all woke up early and my uncle packed us a bunch of snacks and waters for the hike.When we got to the hiking trail, I was amazed by how beautiful the mountains and forests were. The air smelled so fresh and clean. Our hiking guide taught us about all the different trees, plants, and animals we saw along the way. After about an hour of hiking, we stopped at this incredible viewpoint looking out over a huge green valley. It felt like we were on top of the world!The hike was tough and my legs were super sore after, but I had a total blast. When we got back to my aunt and uncle's house, we had a big cookout to celebrate. My aunt made her famous barbecue chicken and corn on the cob. It was so delicious after working up an appetite on the hike.We spent the rest of our vacation days swimming in their pool, jumping on the trampoline, and having fun together. On our last night, we had a big sleepover in their living room and watched movies together. I was really sad when it was time to leave and head back home.The drive home felt really long, but I kept myself busy by writing in my summer journal about all the fun things we did. I decided that hiking was my new favorite activity. As soon as we got home, I asked my parents if we could go on more hiking trips before summer ended.A couple weeks later, my dad got us permits to go hiking and camping in a national park a few hours away from our house. We packed a tent, sleeping bags, and hiking supplies into our car and set off early one morning. When we arrived at the park, I was just in awe of the towering mountains, bright blue lakes, and endless forests surrounding us.After setting up our campsite, we headed out on the hiking trail. This time I was prepared with my new hiking boots, backpack, and plenty of water and snacks. We stopped along the way to admire the beautiful scenery and look for cool plants and animals. At one point, we spotted a family of deer so perfectly camouflaged in the trees. It was magical.That night after our hike, we cooked tinfoil dinners over the campfire. We spent the evening roasting s'mores, looking at the starry night sky, and telling scary stories. Sleeping in the tent was a little cold and uncomfortable, but also felt like a fun adventure. I'll never forget that experience of being out in nature.The next morning, we hiked to an amazing waterfall before packing up and heading home. In the car, I wrote more stories and poems in my journal about our camping trip. I knew my friends at home wouldn't believe how much fun I had "roughing it" in the great outdoors!Those trips with my cousins and family camping were definitely the highlights of my summer vacation last year. I used to think hiking and being outdoors was kind of boring. But after those awesome experiences, I realized how amazing nature is. It felt like a whole new world to explore and appreciate.Now that I'm back in school, I really miss the fun and freedom of summer. But I'm already counting down the days until next summer when I can go on more outdoor adventures! Maybe Mom and Dad will even let me go to sleepaway camp. A girl can dream, right?Anyway, that's the story of my best summer ever. Being a kid really is the best - getting to have fun, use my imagination, andmake incredible memories with my family. I feel so lucky. Thanks for listening, goodbye!篇5Hi everybody! My name is Lily and I'm 9 years old. I'm in 4th grade at Sunshine Elementary School. Today I want to tell you all about my summer vacation last year. It was the best summer ever!It started out kind of boring at first. In early June, school let out and I didn't have anything to do. My parents both work a lot so they couldn't take time off. I spent the first few weeks just hanging around the house, watching TV, and playing video games. Honestly, I was getting pretty bored!But then in mid-June, my grandparents invited me to come stay with them at their farm for a few weeks. I was so excited! My grandparents live out in the countryside, about a 3 hour drive from our house in the city.When we got to their farm, I immediately loved it. They have a huge garden full of all kinds of fruits and vegetables. There were rows and rows of corn, tomatoes, carrots, green beans, and more. My grandpa showed me how to tell when the crops are ready to harvest.They also have lots of farm animals too. There were chickens running around everywhere! My grandma taught me how to collect the eggs from the chicken coop. We also had some cows that my grandpa milked every morning. I got to feed and pet the cows, rabbits, and sheep too. Feeding the animals was my favorite part!Spending time on the farm was like being in a whole new world compared to living in the city. Everything moved at a slower, more relaxed pace. I loved waking up early to watch the beautiful sunrises. At night we could see every single star in the sky since there were no city lights.My grandparents kept me busy helping out with all the farm chores too. I helped my grandma can fruits and vegetables from the garden to save for later. We made jars and jars of strawberry jam, pickles, sauerkraut, and tomato sauce. Yum! I also helped my grandpa by collecting firewood, painting some old farm equipment, and repairing part of the fence around the pasture.Some days we just explored around the farm too. We went on long walks through the fields and forests looking for cool plants, animals, and bugs. My grandpa taught me so much about nature and the outdoors. We even camped out under the starsone night and cooked our dinner over the campfire. I loved every single minute!After a few wonderful weeks on the farm, it was time to head back home to the city. I was really sad to leave, but also excited to see my parents again and tell them all about my adventures. We stopped for ice cream on the drive home and I couldn't stop talking! I had so many amazing stories and memories from my time on the farm.When I got back home, things definitely felt different. The city suddenly seemed so loud, crowded, and busy compared to the nice quiet farm. But I was happy to sleep in my own bed again and see my friends from school. We had all kinds of fun play dates at the park and beach for the rest of the summer.Overall, my summer vacation was truly the best! I'm so grateful I got to spend that special time on my grandparents' farm making wonderful memories. I learned so much and had incredible new experiences. Even though I love living in the city, part of my heart will always be in the countryside after that amazing visit. I'm already counting down the days until next summer when I can go back to the farm again!篇6Hi there! My name is Lily and I'm 10 years old. I go to Forest Hill Elementary School here in my hometown. I really love going to school and learning new things every day! My favorite subjects are math and science because I find them super fascinating.In math class, we've been working on multiplication and division of larger numbers. I used to get confused with keeping all the digits straight when multiplying multi-digit numbers. But my teacher Mr. Jenkins taught us some really helpful tricks for lining everything up properly. Now I can multiply huge numbers like a pro! I just have to be really careful and take it one step at a time.Science has been awesome this year too. We've learned all about the human body and how our organs and systems work together. My friend Jacob thinks all that stuff about blood and guts is kind of gross. But I think it's so cool how our hearts pump blood throughout our bodies to keep us alive and healthy. We even got to make models of the circulatory system out of straws and plastic tubing. Science is my jam for sure!Another thing I really enjoyed learning about in science was the planets in our solar system. I can still remember all their names in order: Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn,Uranus, Neptune. We watched some really neat videos about the different planets and their features. Venus is a smokin' hot world with volcanoes and a toxic atmosphere. But Uranus is just the opposite - it's a weird icy planet that spins on its side! My personal favorite is Saturn though, because of its beautiful rings circling all around it. I'd love to Travel there someday just to see the rings up close.Recess and gym class are highlights of my day too. I love getting exercise and playing fun games like kickball and dodgeball with my friends. I'm not the most athletic kid, but I always try my hardest. My gym teacher Mr. Rodriguez says as long as I'm giving 100% effort, that's what matters most. Sometimes I get a little overexcited though and bend the rules a tiny bit. Like last week when I may have stepped over the line to kick the ball in kickball. Whoops! I felt pretty bad about that.My absolute favorite part of the school day is when we get read-aloud time. Our teacher Mrs. Palmer has such an engaging way of reading books and really bringing the stories to life. We recently started the classic novel Charlotte's Web about the beloved pig Wilbur and his friend Charlotte the spider. It's a story that makes you super emotional - one minute you're laughing at Wilbur's hilarious antics, and the next you're crying becausesomething sad happens. Books like that really suck you in and transport you to another world. I hope I never outgrow my love of getting lost in a great book.Public speaking is another area I struggle with. I get sooo nervous having to present in front of the whole class! My hands get sweaty, my voice starts shaking, and I can barely remember what I wanted to say. It's like my mind goes completely blank. Mrs. Palmer says it's perfectly normal to feel that way, and the more I practice, the easier it will become over time. She's absolutely right - the few times I've had to repeat a presentation, it did go much smoother. Baby steps, right?Overall, I really love my school and all my teachers and classmates. They make learning engaging and fun while still challenging me to work hard. Even with subjects that don't come naturally to me, I know they're patient and will help me improve.I feel so lucky to have such a great support system.I can't wait to see what the rest of this school year has in store! We're going to start learning about geology and the Earth's layers soon, which sounds fascinating. There's also going to be an epic fifth grade vs. teachers kickball game that I'm superrr stoked for. Hopefully I can kick some serious ball without stepping over the line this time. Wish me luck!。
2023年大学英语四级考试真题第一套听力
2023年大学英语四级考试真题第一套听力全文共10篇示例,供读者参考篇1Oh my goodness, guys! Guess what! I just took the 2023 College English Test Band 4 listening test and let me tell you, it was cray cray!So like, the first section was all about listening to a conversation between two students talking about their class schedules. One of them was super happy because he didn't have any classes on Friday while the other one was like, "What? Lucky!" It was so funny, I couldn't stop giggling!And then in the second section, we had to listen to a lecture about climate change. It was like, whoa, mind blown! The professor was talking about how important it is to save the environment and I was just like, "Yes, sir! I'm gonna recycle everything from now on!"Next up was a dialogue between a student and a professor discussing a project. The student was so nervous and kept asking all these questions, but the professor was like, "Calm down, it's gonna be fine!" It was really cute.And finally, we had to listen to a radio broadcast about the benefits of studying abroad. I was totally sold on the idea after listening to that! I mean, who wouldn't want to travel and learn at the same time, right?Overall, I had a blast taking the test! The conversations were so relatable and the topics were really interesting. I can't wait to see my scores and see how I did. Fingers crossed for a good grade!篇2Title: My Experience with the 2023 College English Level Four Listening ExamHey guys! Today I want to share with you my experience with the 2023 College English Level Four Listening Exam. It was a big deal for me because I had been studying really hard for it and I really wanted to do well.First of all, the exam started out with some easy questions. The first few questions were about everyday topics like food and hobbies. I felt pretty confident answering these questions, so I was off to a good start.But then things got a bit tougher. There was a section about academic topics, like history and science. I was a bit nervous because these are not my strong subjects. But I listened carefully and tried my best to answer the questions.There was also a section where we had to listen to a conversation between two people and answer questions about it. This was tricky because sometimes they spoke really fast and I had to concentrate hard to catch everything they were saying.One of the hardest parts of the exam was when they played a recording of a lecture. The speaker had a strong accent and was talking about a complex topic. I really had to focus and listen carefully to understand what he was saying.Overall, the exam was challenging but I think I did okay. I tried my best and that's all I could do. I'm proud of myself for working hard and giving it my all.So that's my experience with the 2023 College English Level Four Listening Exam. It was tough, but I learned a lot and I'm proud of myself for getting through it. I can't wait to see how I did when the results come out! Thanks for listening!篇3Oh boy, guys and girls! Today I’m gonna tell you all about the listening test for the College English Test Band 4 in the year 2023! It was totally awesome!So, in the first set of listening questions, we had to listen to a conversation between two students talking about their favorite hobbies. One of the students liked playing video games while the other preferred hiking in the mountains. It was so cool to hear what they were into!Then, there was a passage about a school trip to a museum. The guide was saying all kinds of interesting facts about the artwork and artifacts in the museum. I felt like I was right there with them!Next up, we had to listen to some people discussing different ways to stay healthy. They talked about eating right, exercising regularly, and getting enough sleep. It was super helpful to hear all their tips!After that, we listened to a lecture about the history of music. The professor talked about different musical genres and famous musicians throughout the ages. It was so fascinating to learn about the evolution of music!And finally, we had to listen to a radio program about environmental issues. They discussed things like pollution, climate change, and conservation. It really made me think about how important it is to take care of our planet.Overall, the listening test was so much fun! I can’t wait to see what’s in store for next year’s exam. Bring it on, College English Test Band 4!篇4Hey guys, today I wanna share with you the listening part of the 2023 College English Test (CET) Level 4. So, listen up and pay attention!Alright, here we go. The first question is about a conversation between two students, Sarah and Jack, talking about their weekend plans. Sarah wants to go to the movies, while Jack wants to go hiking. They can't decide, so they ask for suggestions from their friends. What do you think they should do?Next, there's a lecture about climate change. The professor talks about the causes and effects of global warming. He also discusses possible solutions to reduce carbon emissions. Remember to take notes and answer the questions at the end.After that, you'll hear a news report about a new technology that allows people to communicate with dolphins. The scientists at Ocean Explorer Research Center have developed a device that translates human language into dolphin sounds. How cool is that?Lastly, there's a discussion between a professor and a student about a research project. They are debating whether to focus on renewable energy or sustainable agriculture. Listen carefully and choose which topic you think is more important.Alright, that's it for the listening section. Now, don't forget to review your answers and check for any mistakes. Good luck, and I know you guys will do great on the test! Keep studying hard and keep on learning. Go, go, go!篇5Hey guys, have you heard about the 2023 College English Test (CET) Listening Section? It's like super important if you want to pass the four levels of CET exam. Don't worry if you've never taken it before, I'm here to tell you all about it!So, the CET Listening Section is a super fun part of the test. You gotta listen to all sorts of stuff like conversations, lectures, and announcements. It's like you're tuning in to your favoriteradio show, but you gotta pay extra close attention because you're gonna answer some questions about what you hear.The questions are not that hard if you listen carefully. You gotta know what the main idea is, who the speakers are, and sometimes even what their attitude is. Sometimes they throw tricky questions at you like "What's the speaker's opinion on pineapple pizza?" (Well, I think pineapple pizza is a crime against food, but that's just me!)Now, let's talk about some tips to help you ace the CET Listening Section. First, make sure you practice listening to English as much as possible. You can watch English movies, listen to English songs, or even chat with your friends in English. The more you listen, the better you'll get at picking up those tricky details in the CET test.Second, when you're taking the test, don't stress out if you miss a question. Just keep calm and move on to the next one. You can always come back to it later if you have time. And remember, practice makes perfect, so keep practicing and you'll be a listening pro in no time!So, that's it for the CET Listening Section. Just remember to listen carefully, practice a lot, and stay calm during the test. And who knows, maybe you'll even find out whether pineapple pizzais truly a crime against food! Good luck on your CET exam, guys! You got this!篇6Hey guys! Today I wanna tell you about the listening test in the 2023 College English Test Band 4, also known as CET-4. It was super challenging, but I think I did pretty okay.The first part was a conversation between a student and a teacher. They were talking about a project the student had to do for class. The teacher gave some tips on how to research and organize the information. It was kinda boring, but I tried to pay attention.Next, there was a lecture about climate change. The professor talked about how human activities are causing the Earth to get warmer. He mentioned things like pollution and deforestation. It was really interesting, but also kinda scary.After that, there was a group discussion about social media. The students were talking about the pros and cons of using platforms like Instagram and TikTok. Some said it helps them stay connected with friends, while others thought it was a waste of time. I agreed with both sides.The last part was a radio show about travel tips. They talked about how to pack light and stay safe while traveling. It was helpful, but I don't think I'll be going on a trip anytime soon.Overall, the listening test was tough, but I think I did my best.I just hope I can pass and move on to the next level. Wish me luck, guys!篇7Hey guys! Today I'm gonna tell you about the first set of the 2023 College English Test Band 4 Listening Test. It was super fun and we heard all kinds of cool stuff!Okay, so first up was a conversation between two students talking about their favorite classes. One of them loved Science class because they got to do experiments and learn all about cool stuff like the environment. The other student loved English class because they got to read interesting books and talk about them with their classmates. It was so cool to hear about what they liked best!Then we listened to a lecture about the history of art. The professor talked about famous artists like Picasso and Van Gogh, and how they changed the way people think about art. It wasreally interesting to learn about all the different styles of art throughout history.After that, we heard a conversation between a student and a librarian about finding research materials for a paper. The student needed help finding books and articles on a specific topic, and the librarian showed them how to search the library database. It was cool to see how the librarian helped the student find the information they needed.Finally, there was a lecture about climate change and how it's affecting the planet. The professor talked about how greenhouse gases are causing the Earth's temperature to rise, and what we can do to help stop it. It was kinda scary to think about, but also important to know how we can make a difference.Overall, the Listening Test was super interesting and we learned a lot of new things. I can't wait to see what's on the next test!篇8Hi everyone! Today I’m gonna share with you the first set of listening questions from the 2023 College English Test Band 4.It was super tough, but I managed to conquer it with flying colors! So, let’s dive in and explore the questions together!Question 1 was about a guy named Jack who lost his phone in a crowded street. He was frantically looking for it when a kind stranger found it and returned it to him. The question asked about the main idea of the conversation, and the answer was “Jack lost his phone but a stranger found and returned i t to him.”Question 2 was a short conversation between a student and a professor discussing a research project. The student was worried about meeting the deadline, and the professor assured him that he could ask for an extension if needed. The question asked what the professor suggested the student should do, and the answer was “ask for an extension if necessary.”Question 3 was a lecture about the impact of social media on teenagers’ mental health. The professor discussed the negative effects of excessive screen time and recommended limiting usage to improve well-being. The question asked how teenagers can improve their mental health, and the answer was “limiting screen time.”Question 4 was a radio program advertising a new fitness center in town. The announcer highlighted the various amenitiesand classes available to members. The question asked what special offer was mentioned in the advertisement, and the answer was “first month free for new members.”Question 5 was a dialogue between two friends planning a trip to Europe. They discussed the itinerary, transportation options, and accommodation arrangements. The question asked where the friends decided to stay during their trip, and the answer was “a cozy bed and breakfast.”I hope this summary of the first set of listening questions was helpful for you all! Keep practicing and you’ll surely ace the exam like I did! Good luck!篇9Hey guys, so today I want to tell you all about the listening section of the 2023 College English Test (CET-4) for all you big kids out there! It was super tricky but also really fun, so let me give you a rundown of what went down.The first part of the listening test was all about short conversations between two people. They talked about things like going to the library, ordering food at a restaurant, and planning a trip. I had to pay really close attention because sometimes they threw in tricky questions about details like dates and locations.Next up was the listening to a talk or lecture. This time, the speaker was talking about different topics like history, science, and even animals. I had to really concentrate because they asked questions about the main idea and specific details from the speech.Then we had a section where we listened to a discussion between a group of people. They debated topics like the environment, technology, and education. I had to listen carefully because they asked questions about the different opinions and arguments that were presented.The last part of the test was listening to academic discussions or interviews. They talked about things like research projects, job interviews, and study habits. It was a little tough because they asked questions about the main points and the opinions of the speakers.Overall, the listening test was a challenge but I had a blast trying to answer all the questions. I can't wait to see how I did when the results come out! Keep practicing your English, guys, and maybe one day you can take the CET-4 too. Good luck!篇10Hello everyone! Today I'm going to share with you the listening questions from the 2023 College English Test Band 4. Are you ready to listen carefully and answer the questions?Question 1:Listen to the conversation between a student and a librarian. What book does the student want to borrow and why?Question 2:Listen to the weather report and answer the following questions:- What will the temperature be like tomorrow?- Will it be sunny or rainy in the afternoon?Question 3:Listen to the recipe for making chocolate chip cookies. What are the ingredients needed and what is the step-by-step process to make them?Question 4:Listen to a conversation between two classmates. Why does the girl want to drop out of the English class? What is the boy's opinion on this?Question 5:Listen to a radio advertisement about a new movie. What is the movie about and when will it be released in theaters?Question 6:Listen to the teacher talking about a school trip. Where are they going and what activities will they do during the trip?Question 7:Listen to the news report about a new technology invention. What is the invention and how will it benefit people's daily life?Question 8:Listen to a telephone conversation between a student and a professor. What is the student's project about and when is the deadline for submission?So, did you catch all the information? Remember to listen carefully and answer the questions accurately. Good luck on your exam!。
2023年12月四级听力原文第一套
College English Test Band FourPart Ⅱ Listening ComprehensionSection ANews Report OneA 16th century castle in Scotland is close to collapsing after lumps of soil were washed away by floods,threatening its foundations.On Sunday,the castle's owner John Gordon, 76,was forced to move out of his property after the River Dee swept away about 60 feet of land,leaving the castle dangerously close to the river,according to the Scottish Daily Record. Abergeldie Castle,located in Aberdeenshire,Scotland,was built by Sir Alexander Gordon of Midmar who later became the Earl of Huntly.The castle, which is located on 11,700 acres, was leased to members of the royal family between 1848 and 1970,including King Edward VII and George V.The Scottish Environment Protection Agency has issued more than 35 flood warningscovering several regions,as Scotland continues to clean upafter Storm Frank hit the country last Wednesday."This means that rivers will rise more slowly,but then stay high for much longer,"the environmental agency said.Questions 1 and 2 are based on the news reportyou have just heard.1.Wh.di.Joh.Gordo.mov.ou.o.Abergeldi.Castle?s.Wednesday?News Report TwoRescu.effort.wer.underwa.Thursda.mornin.fo.1.miner.wh.wer.stuc.i.a.elevato.belo.groun.a.C nsing.Ne.Y ork,accordin.t.Marci.Lynch,rmatio.office.wit.To mpkin.County'.emergenc.respons.department.Emergenc.worker.hav.mad.contac.wit.th.mine r.vi..radio,an.the.al.appea.t.b.uninjured,sai.Jessic.Verfuss,th.emergenc.department'.assistan. director.Crew.hav.manage.t.provid.hea.pack.an.blanket.t.th.miner.s.tha.the.ca.kee.war.durin .th.rescu.operation,Verfus.said.Detail.abou.wha.le.toth.workers.bein.trappe.i.th.elevato.were n'.immediatel.available.Th.mine.alon.Ne.York'ke,e.fo.roa.treatmentlio.ton.o.sal.tha.i.shippe.t.mor.tha.1,50.place.i.th.northeaster.Unite.States .Th.roc.sal.min.i.on.o.thre.operate.b.Cargil.wit.th.othe.twoi.Louisian.an.Ohio.Questions 3 and 4 are based on the news reportyou have just heard.3.Wha.doe.th.new.repor.sa.abou.th.sal.miners?4.Wha.di.th.rescu.tea.do?News Report ThreeThe U.S.Postal Service announced todaythat it is considering closingabout 3,700 post offices over the next yearbecause of falling revenues.Facing an $8.3 billion budget deficit this year, closing post offices is one of several proposalsthe Postal Service has put forth recently to cut st week, for example,Postmaster General Pat Donahoe announced plansto stop mail delivery on Saturdays,a move he says could save $3 billion annually."We are losing revenue as we speak,"Donahoe said."We do not want taxpayer money.We want to be self-sufficient. So like any other business,you have to make choices."Dean Granholm,the vice president for deliveryand post office operations,said the first wave of closingswould begin this fall.He estimated that about 3,000 postmasters,500 station managers andbetween 500 and 1,000 postal clerkscould lose their jobs.Questions 5 to 7 are based on the news reportyou have just heard.5.Wha.i.th.U.S.Posta.Servic.plannin.t.do?6.Wha.measur.ha.bee.planne.t.sav.costs?7.Wha.wil.happe.whe.th.propose.measurecome.int.effect?Section BConversation OneM: Mrs.Hampton, we've got trouble in the press room this morning.W: Oh dear, what about?M: One of the press operators arrived an hour and a half late.W.Bu.that'..straightforwar.affair.H.wil.simpl.los.par.o.hi.pay.That'.wh.w.hav..clock-i.system.M: But the point is the man was clocked inat 8 o'clock.We have John standing by the time clock,and he swears he saw nothing irregular.W: Is John reliable?M: Yes, he is.That's why we chose him for the job.W: Have you spoken to the man who was late?M: Not yet.I thought I'd have a word with you first.He's a difficult man,and I think there's been some troubleon the shop floor.I've got a feeling that trade union representative is behind this.The manager told me thatJack Green's been very active around the shop the last few days.W: Well, what do you want me to do?M: I was wondering if you'd see Smith—the man who was late—because you are so much better at handling things like this.W: Oh, alright.I'll see him.I must say I agree with youabout there being bad feelings in the works.I've had the idea for some timethat Jack Green's been busy stirring things up in connection with the latest wage claim.He's always trying to make trouble.Well, I'll get the manager to send Smith up here.Questions 8 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.8.Wha.wil.happe.t.th.pres.operatorwho was late for work according to the woman?9.Wha.doe.th.ma.sa.abou.Joh.wh.stand.b.th.tim.clock?te?11.Wha.doe.th.woma.sa.abou.Jac.Green?Conversation TwoW: Our topic today is about something that foreigners nearly always say when they visit Britain.It's "Why are the British so cold?"And they're talking aboutthe British personality—the famous British “reserve”.It means that we aren't very friendly...we aren'tvery open.M: So, do you think it's true?W: It's a difficult one.So many people who visit Britain sayit's difficult to make friendswith British people.They say we're cold, reserved,unfriendly...M..thin.it'nguage,bu.they'r.muc.mor.o pen.An.yo.se.i.whe.yo.travel,people—.mea.strangers—spea.t.yo.o.th.stree.o.o.th.train.Britis.peopl.seldo.spea.o.th.train,o.th.bus.No.i.London.anywa y.W."No.i.London".That'.it.Capita.citie.ar.ful.o.touristsan.ar.neve.friendly.Peopl.ar.differen.i.o the.part.o.th.country.pletely..me..woma.once.a.Italian.She'.bee.workin.i.Mancheste.fo.tw.years,an.n.one —no.on.o.he.colleagues—ha.eve.invite.he.t.thei.home.The.wer.friendl.t.he.a.work,bu.nothin.else.Sh.couldn'.believ.it.Sh .sai.tha.woul.neve.happe.i.Italy.W: You know what they say—"an Englishman's home is his castle".It's really difficult to get inside.M.Yeah.It'.abou.bein.private.Yo.g.hom.t.you.hous.an.you.garde.an.yo.clos.th.door.It'.you.pla ce.W: That's why the British don't like flats.They prefer to live in houses.M: That's true.Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversationyou have just heard.12.Wha.d.foreigner.generall.thin.o.Britis.peopl.accordin.t.th.woman?13.Wha.ma.Britis.peopl.typicall.d.o..trai.accordin.t.th.man?14.Wha.doe.th.ma.sa.abou.th.Italia.woma.workin.i.Manchester?15.Wh.d.Britis.peopl.prefe.house.t.flats?Section CPassage OneIn college, time is scarce,and consequently, very precious.At the same time,expenses in college pile up surprisingly quickly.A part-time job is a good wayto balance costs while ensuring there is enough time left overfo both academic subjectsand after-class activities.If you are a college studentlooking for a part-time job,the best place to start your job searchis right on campus.There are tons of on-campus job opportunities,and as a student,you'll automatically be given hiring priority.Plus, on-campus jobs eliminate commuting time,and could be a great wayto connect with academic and professional resources at your university. Check with your school's careers serviceor employment office for helpto find a campus job. Of course, there are opportunitiesfor part-time work off-campus, too.If you spend a little timedigging for the right part-time jobs,you’ll save yourself time—when you find a job thatleaves you with enough time—to get your school work done, too.If you are a college tudentlooking for work but worriedyou won't have enough timeto devote to academic ubjects,consider working as a study hallor library monitor.Responsibilities generally include supervising study spaces to ensurethat a quiet atmosphere is maintained.It's a pretty easy job,but one with lots of downtime—which means you’ll have plenty of timeto catch up on eading,do homework or study for an exam.Questions 16 to 18 are based on the passageyou have just heard.16.Wha.doe.th.speake.sa.abou.colleg.student.applyin.fo.on-campu.jobs?17.Wha.ca.student.d.t.fin..campu.jo.accordin.t.th.speaker?18.Wha.doe.th.speake.sa.i..librar.monitor'.responsibility?Passage TwoAgricultural workers in green tea fields near Mt.Kenya are gathering the tea leaves.I.i.beautifu.t.see.Th.row.o.te.bushe.ar.straight.Al.appear.t.b.well.Bu.th.farmer.wh.plante.th.bushesar.worried.Nelso.Kibar.i.on.o.them.H.ha.bee.growin.te.i.th.Kerugoy.areafo.4.years.H.sa y.th.price.thi.yearhav.bee.s.lo.tha.h.ha.mad.almos.n.profit.H.say.h.mus.gro.differen.kind.o.te ai.h.i.t.survive.Mr.Kibar.an.hundred.o.othe.farmershav.bee.removin.som.o.thei.te.bushesan. plantin..ne.kin.o.teadevelope.b.th.Te.Researc.Foundatio.o.Kenya.It.leave.ar.purpl.an.brown. Whe.th.te.i.boiled,th.drin.ha..purpl.color.Medical researchers have studiedthe health benefits of the new tea.They say it is healthier than green teaand could be sold for a pricethat is three to four timeshigher than the price of green tea.But Mr.Kibara sayshe has not received a higher pricefor his purple tea crop.He says the market for the tea is unstable.And he is often forcedto sell his purple teafor the same price as green tea leaves.He says there are not enough buyerswilling to pay more for the purple tea.Questions 19 to 21 are based on the passageyou have just heard19.Wh.hav.te.farmer.i.Kenyadecide.t.gro.purpl.tea?20.Wha.d.researcher.sa.abou.purpl.tea?21.Wha.doe.Mr.Kibar.fin.abou.purpl.tea?Passage ThreeToday's consumers want beautifulhandcrafted objects to wearand to have for their home environment.They prefer something uniqueand they demand quality.Craftsmen today are meeting this demand.People and homes are showing great changeas more and more unique handcrafted itemsbecome available.Handicrafts are big business.No longer does a good craftsman haveto work in a job he dislikes all day,and then tries to create at night.He has earned his professional status.He is now a respected member of society.Part of the fun of being a craftsmanis meeting other craftsmen.They love to share their ideas and materialsand help others find markets for their work.Craftsmen have helped educate consumersto make wise choices.They help them becomeaware of design and technique.They help them relate their choiceto its intended use.They often involve consumersin trying the craft themselves.When a group of craftsmenexpands to include more members,a small craft organization is formed.Such an organization does a lotin training workshops in special media,crafts marketing techniques,crafts fairs and sales, festivals,TV appearances and demonstrations. State art councils help sponsor local artsand crafts festivalswhich draw crowds of tourist consumers.This boosts the local economy considerablybecause tourists not only buy crafts, but they also use the restaurantsand hotels and other services of the area.Questions 22 to 25 are based on the passageyou have just heard.22.Wha.doe.th.speake.sayabou.today'.consumers?23.Wha.doe.th.speake.sayabou.goo.craftsme.i.th.past?24.Wha.d.craftsme.hel.consumer.do?25.Wh.d.stat.ar.council.helpsponso.loca.art.an.craft.festivals?Thi.i.th.en.o.listeni prehension.。
大学英语四级考试听力预测模拟卷1
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 Esther 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 ho ses 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 coast 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 pressur e 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 theeruptions 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 found 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 opportunitie s 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 first 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 college 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 ag e 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 l ose 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?。
全新版听力4 自测题第一套全文本
全新版听力4 自测题第一套听力文本小对话1. M:I prefer to live in the suburbs. It is so nice and quite. W e will finally enjoy some peace from all the city noises.W:yes,but it is inconvenient. It will take you two hours to go to the nearest supermarket.M: I see the point,but with a car you can go wherever you like in half an hour.Q:what does the woman mean?2.W:If you can choose your job, what would you like to do?M:I would like to be an international correspondent. Y ou see, I like challenges. And I hate routines. Being an international correspondent would mean I could travel to the most exciting and dangerous places in the world and meet all kinds of interesting people. No two days would be the same day. That is fantastic!Q:why does the man like to be an international correspondent?3.M: Are you sure you have corrected all the typing errors in this paper?W: Perhaps I would better read it through again.: What is the woman going to do?e me,sir. Y ou are not supposed to be here. This area is for airport staff only.M: I am sorry, I did not notice the sign.Q: What do we learn from the conversation?5.M: If the traffic was not so bad, I could have been home by 6:00. W: What a pity! John was here to see you.Q: What happened to the man?6.W: Have you finished reading my research report? I put it on your desk last week.M: Y es, but you have to revise some parts of it, I am afraid, if you want to get it published.Q: What does the man suggest that the woman should do?7.W: Hi,Susan. I hear that you walk all the way to the office these days.M: Y es, I have found great pleasure in walking. That is the type of exercise I enjoy very much.Q: Why does the woman walk all the way to the office?8.W: Excuse me, Prof, Hill. May I ask you a few questions?M: Y es,of course,but I am sorry I have a class at 10. Why don’t you come in my office hours. That is four to five p.m. Monday, Thursday and Friday.Q: Why can’t Prof Hill answer her questions now?9.M: Jane,you won’t be able to get to the airport in time to catch the ten o’clock flight.W:I realize that now. I will have to get my ticket changed.Q: What will the woman have to do ?10.W: How many people has the boss chosen for the business trip to France?M: W ell, as far as I know, whether there will be such a trip is yet to be decided.Q: What does the man mean?11.BOB: Hi,Richard. This is Bob.RICHARD: Oh, hi, Bob. What’s up?BOB: I am going to my best friend’s wedding this weekend. I wouldlove to videotape it. W ould you mind if I borrowed your videocamera?RICHARD: Um,yeah. Thais OK, I guess. I don’t think I will need it for anything.BOB: Thanks a million.RICHARD: Sure. Have you used a video camera before? It is pretty easy.BOB: Y eah, a couple of times. W ould it be OK if I picked it up on Friday night?RICHARD: Fine. No problem.问题:Bob为什么要打电话给Richard?长对话1:问题:12.谁是Carlos?13.Leni的电脑什么问题?14.从免费的音乐网站下载歌曲是真的免费吗?15.为什么那些弹屏广告pop-up ad程序最终毁了你的电脑?16.Leni应该怎么做?17.Carlos关于从网站免费下载音乐有什么建议?C:让我们大家跟Leni打个招呼吧。
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Test OneListening ComprehensionSection ADirections: in this section you will hear 8 short conversations, one or more questions will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A)、B)、C)and D)、and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer sheet 2 with a single line through the centre.11.___B__{S/1}[A] The woman wants to get a skirt for a couple.[B] The man suggests the woman buy the skirts now.[C] The woman likes the skirts with different colors.[D] The man would not be there tomorrow.12._C_____{S/1}[A] She can drive the man to the airport.[B] She can pick up the man's aunt.[C] She can help the man take spare keys.[D] She can believe the terrible thing.13.__A____{S/1}[A] To call the man to know the details.[B] To ask the operator for information.[C] To tell the man his extension number.[D] To show his apology to the man.14.__B____{S/1}[A] He was annoyed by the man's friends.[B] He has been feeling bad recently.[C] He wanted to change his temper.[D] He didn't like to meet his friends.15._A_____{S/1}[A] She has to go through with her work first.[B] She is to attend a meeting at noon.[C] She feels too bad to play with them.[D] She will play with them if she has time.16.__D____{S/1}[A] He is required to bring some gift to the party.[B] He insists on taking the woman to the party.[C] He prefers to call Mr. Taylor for some suggestion.[D] He will bring some gift to Taylor's family.17.__C____{S/1}[A] Because she feels depressed doing the new job.[B] Because she doesn't enjoy meeting people.[C] Because she doesn't like typing and filing.[D] Because she can't deal with the new job well.18.__D____{S/1}[A] They won't be late for there is enough time.[B] They want to get to Lincoln station by 4:15.[C] They don't expect any trouble during the driving.[D] They can arrive on time if the traffic isn't too busy.Questions 19 to 21 are based on the conversation you have just heard.19.__A____{S/1}[A] The staff wear too informal clothes.[B] The standard of office wear is too high.[C] The staff wear casual clothes on Fridays.[D] The office dress code is challenged.20.___B___{S/1}[A] Office wear is the symbol of the company's image.[B] Office wear is connected to the productivity.[C] The public demand certain office wear.[D] The boss is keen on formal office wear.21.___D___{S/1}[A] Walking with a dog can promote blood circulation.[B] A dog is the symbol of this financial company.[C] A favorable atmosphere helps uphold the image.[D] A relaxed workplace promotes productivity.Questions 22 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.22.__A____{S/1}[A] The woman's summer job.[B] The woman's interest in job.[C] The woman's vacation plan.[D] The woman's income for living.23.___B___{S/1}[A] She can change her lifestyle.[B] She can get more skills from her work.[C] She can idle away the summer time.[D] She can find her interest in something.24.__D____{S/1}[A] A teacher who can interact with different students.[B] A life guard who can save people in a local pool.[C] An administrator who can give prior notification.[D] A tutor who can teach students of different levels.25.__B____{S/1}[A] She has been authorized to take her job.[B] She has talked to people interested in her job.[C] She has got a steady source for her job.[D] She has convinced the man to join her job.Directions: In this section you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A),B),C)and D).Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer sheet 2 with a single line through the centre.Passage OneQuestions 26 to 28 are based on the passage you have just heard.26.__C____{S/1}[A] Mark rapid change and growth.[B] Arouse revolution for all.[C] Reshape our life and the world.[D] rebuild television technology.27.___B___{S/1}[A] Interpretation of sight.[B] Sight from a distance.[C] Capability of converting image.[D] Complex system of electronics.28.__A____{S/1}[A] Through airwave transmission of television signals.[B] Through controlled transmission techniques.[C] Through some interest groups who need it.[D] Through non-broad-based airwave transmission.Passage TwoQuestions 29 to 31 are based on the passage you have just heard.29.___D___{S/1}[A] Making bigger purchases.[B] Being easier to make ends meet.[C] Purchasing without paying cash.[D] Building a good credit history.30._A_____{S/1}[A] Operating it like checking account with a credit limit.[B] Monitoring students' purchase by their parents.[C] Issuing a bank card relevant to a parents' account.[D] Checking the exiting funds with students' permission.31.__C____{S/1}[A] Examine the agreement terms.[B] Compare different companies.[C] Search the Internet for information.[D] Get information from the companies.Passage ThreeQuestions 32 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard.32.___A___{S/1}[A] Enhance memory ability.[B] Facilitate brain's growth.[C] Strengthen brain's skills.[D] Increase imaginative power.33.__C____{S/1}[A] Stay up all night.[B] Get up early in the morning.[C] Sleep insufficiently.[D] Sleep till the end of the night.34.__D____{S/1}[A] When the changes in nervous system happen.[B] Until one falls asleep at the end of the night.[C] While one sleeps over eight hours.[D] After one passes through deep sleep stages.35.__B____{S/1}[A] Arrange relevant information.[B] Sort important information.[C] Discard unimportant information.[D] Recollect useless information.Section CDirections: In this section, you will hear a passage three times. When the passage is read for the first time, you should listen carefully for its general idea. When the passage is read for the second time, you are required to fill in the blanks numbered from 36 to 43 with the exact words you have just heard. For blanks numbered from 44 to 46 you are required to fill in the missing information. For these blanks, you can either use the exact words you have just heard or write down the main points in your own words. Finally, when the passage is read for the third time, you should check what you have written.What would happen if you were the only person left who spoke your language? This is the example to explain the (36)situation{B/1} of many people around the world whose local languages are (37)disappering{B/1}. This happens when an (38)official{B/1} language is used more often and children stop learning the local language of their parents. This is not a new(39)process{B/1}. Throughout history, the language spoken by a powerful group spreads across a(40)civilization{B/1}. Smaller cultures lose their local language as the language of the culture in power becomes the stronger (41)influence{B/1}. The Internet could be thought of as a new method of language (42)control{B/1}. The United Nations cultural organization, UNRSCO, says that 90% of the world's languages are not (43)represented{B/1} on the Internet.Experts say protecting languages is very important for many reasons. Languages contain the histories, ideas and knowledge of a culture. (44)Languages also contain valuable information about local medicines, environmental systems and species of plants and animala are unknown to scientists{B/1}. Language is in many ways, a window to the mind. (45)_What these language contain are all kinds of ways that we structure the world_{B/1}. Language is a way of storing the history of a people. Languages reflect a different historical contact with other groups, and, forpeople who have no written history, language can be one of the ways (46) that history can be gotten at just by looking carefully at the different layers in the language{B/1}.。