2010年12月大学英语四级听力录音原文
2010年12月大学英语四级考试真题和答案及解析
2010年12月大学英语四级考试真题和答案及解析月大学英语四级考试真题和答案及解析Part I Writing (30 minutes) Directions ：For For this this this part, part, part, you you you are are are allowed allowed allowed 30 30 30 minutes minutes minutes to to to write write write a a a short short essay essay entitled entitled entitled How How Should Parents Help Children to Be Independent? You should write at least 150 words following the outline given below. 1. 目前不少父母为孩子包办一切目前不少父母为孩子包办一切2. 为了让孩子独立, 父母应该……How Should Parents Help Children to Be Independent? . . . Part II Reading Comprehension(Skimming and Scanning) (15 minutes) Directions: In this part, you will have 15 minutes to go over the passage quickly and answer the questions on Answer Sheet 1. For questions 1-7, choose the best answer from the four choices marked marked [A], [A], [A], [B], [B], [B], [C] and [C] and [D]. [D]. For For For questions questions questions 8-10, 8-10, 8-10, complete complete complete the the the sentences sentences sentences with with with the the the information information given in the passage. A Grassroots Remedy Most of us spend our lives seeking the natural world. To this end, we walk the dog, play golf, go go fishing, fishing, fishing, sit sit sit in in in the the the garden, garden, garden, drink drink drink outside outside outside rather rather rather than than than inside inside inside the the the pub, pub, pub, have have have a a a picnic, picnic, picnic, live live live in in in the the suburbs, go to the seaside, buy a weekend place in the country. The most popular leisure activity in Britain is going for a walk. And when joggers (慢跑者) jog, they don ’t run the streets. Every one of them instinctively heads to the park or the river. It is my profound belief that not only do we all need nature, but we all seek nature, whether we know we are doing so or not. But But despite despite despite this, this, our our children children children are are are growing growing growing up up up nature-deprived nature-deprived nature-deprived ((丧失). ). I I I spent spent spent my my my boyhood boyhood climbing trees on Streatham Common, South London. These days, children are robbed of these ancient ancient freedoms, freedoms, freedoms, due due to to problems problems problems like like like crime, crime, crime, traffic, traffic, traffic, the the the loss loss loss of of of the the the open open open spaces and spaces and odd odd new new perceptions about what is best for children, that is to say, things that can be bought, rather than things that can be found. The truth is to be found elsewhere. A study in the US: families had moved to better housing and and the the the children children children were were were assessed assessed assessed for for for ADHD ADHD —attention attention deficit deficit deficit hyperactivity hyperactivity hyperactivity disorder disorder disorder ((多动症). Those whose accommodation had more natural views showed an improvement of 19%; those who had the same improvement in material surroundings but no nice view improved just 4%. A A study study study in in in Sweden Sweden Sweden indicated indicated indicated that that that kindergarten kindergarten kindergarten children children children who who who could could could play play play in in in a a a natural natural environment environment had had had less less less illness illness illness and and and greater greater greater physical physical physical ability ability ability than than than children children children used used used only only only to to to a a a normal normal playground. playground. A A A US US US study study study suggested suggested suggested that that that when when when a a a school school school gave gave gave children children children access access access to to to a a a natural natural environment, academic levels were raised across the entire school. Another study found that children play differently in a natural environment. In playgrounds, children create a hierarchy (等级) based on physical abilities, with the tough ones taking the lead. But when a grassy area was planted with bushes, the children got much more into fantasy play, and the social hierarchy was now based on imagination and creativity. Most Most bullying bullying bullying ((恃强凌弱) ) is is is found found found in in in schools schools schools where where where there there there is is is a a a tarmac tarmac tarmac ((柏油碎石) playground; the least bullying is in a natural area that the children are encouraged to explore. This reminds me unpleasantly of Sunnyhill School in Streatham, with its harsh tarmac, where I used to hang about in corners fantasising about wildlife. But children are frequently discouraged from involvement with natural spaces, for health and safety reasons, for fear that they might get dirty or that they might cause damage. So, instead, the damage is done to the children themselves: not to their bodies but to their souls. One of the great problems of modern childhood is ADHD, now increasingly and expensively treated treated with with with drugs. drugs. drugs. Y et Y et one one one study study study after after after another another another indicates indicates indicates that that that contact contact contact with with with nature nature nature gives gives gives huge huge benefits to ADHD children. However, we spend money on drugs rather than on green places. The life of old people is measurably better when they have access to nature. The increasing emphasis for the growing population of old people is in quality rather than quantity of years. And study after study finds that a garden is the single most important thing in finding that quality. In wider and more more difficult difficult areas areas of of life, there is is evidence evidence to indicate indicate that that natural surroundings improve all kinds of things. Even problems with crime and aggressive behaviour are reduced when there is contact with the natural world. Dr William Bird, researcher from the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds, states in his study, “A natural environment can reduce violent behaviour because its restorative process helps reduce anger and impulsive behaviour.” Wild places need encouraging for this reason, no matter how small their contribution. e W e tend tend tend to to to look look look on on on nature nature nature conservation conservation conservation as as as some some some kind kind kind of of of favour favour favour that that that human human human beings beings beings are are granting to the natural world. The error here is far too deep: not only do humans need nature for themselves, themselves, but but but the the the very very very idea idea idea that that that humanity humanity humanity and and and the the the natural natural natural world world world are are are separable separable separable things things things is is profoundly damaging. Human beings are a species of mammals (哺乳动物). For seven million years they lived on the planet as part of nature. Our ancestral selves miss the natural world and long for contact with non-human life. Anyone who has patted a dog, stroked a cat, sat under a tree with a pint of beer, given given or or or received received received a a a bunch bunch bunch of of of flowers flowers flowers or or or chosen chosen chosen to to to walk walk walk through through through the the the park park park on on on a a a nice nice nice day, day, understands that. We need the wild world. It is essential to our well-being, our health, our happiness. Without the wild world we are not more but less civilised. Without other living things around us we are less than human. Five ways to find harmony with the natural world Walk: Walk: Break Break Break the the the rhythm rhythm rhythm of of permanently permanently being being being under under under a a a roof. roof. roof. Get Get Get off off off a a a stop earlier, stop earlier, make make a a circuit of the park at lunchtime, walk the child to and from school, get a dog, feel yourself moving in moving air, look, listen, absorb. Sit: Take a moment, every now and then, to be still in an open space. In the garden, anywhere that ’s not in the office, anywhere out of the house, away from the routine. Sit under a tree, look at water, feel refreshed, ever so slightly renewed. Drink: Drink: The The The best best best way way way to to to enjoy enjoy enjoy the the the natural natural natural world world world is is is by by by yourself; yourself; yourself; the the the second second second best best best way way way is is is in in company. Take a drink outside with a good person, a good gathering: talk with the sun and the wind with birdsong for background. Learn: Learn: Expand Expand Expand your your your boundaries. boundaries. boundaries. Learn Learn Learn five five five species species species of of of bird, bird, bird, five five five butterflies, butterflies, butterflies, five five five trees, trees, trees, five five bird songs. That way, you see and hear more: and your mind responds gratefully to the greater amount of wildness in your life. Travel: Travel: The The The places places places you you you always always always wanted wanted wanted to to to visit: visit: visit: by by by the the the seaside, seaside, seaside, in in in the the the country, country, country, in in in the the the hills. hills. Take a weekend break, a day-trip, get out there and do it: for the scenery, for the way through the woods, woods, for for for the the the birds, birds, birds, for for for the the the bees. bees. bees. Go Go Go somewhere somewhere somewhere special special special and and and bring bring bring specialness specialness specialness home. home. home. It It It lasts lasts forever, after all. 上作答。
2010年12月英语四级真题及答案(含解析).
2010年12月英语四级考试真题Part I Writing (30 minutesDirections:For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay entitled How Should Parents Help Children to Be Independent? You should write at least 150 words following the outline given below.1. 目前不少父母为孩子包办一切2. 为了让孩子独立,父母应该……How Should Parents Help Children to Be Independent?注意:此部分试题在答题卡1上Part II Reading Comprehension(Skimming and Scanning (15 minutesDirections:In this part, you will have 15 minutes to go over the passage quickly and answer the questions on Answer Sheet 1. For questions 1-7, choose the best answer from the four choices marked A, B, C and D. For questions 8-10, complete thesentences with the information given in the passage.A Grassroots RemedyMost of us spend our lives seeking the natural world. To this end, we walk the dog, play golf, go fishing, sit in the garden, drink outside rather than inside the pub, have a picnic, live in the suburbs, go to the seaside, buy a weekend place in the country. The most popular leisure activity in Britain is going for a walk. And when joggers (慢跑者jog, they don’t run the streets. Every one of them instinctively heads to the park or the river. It is my profound belief that not only do we all need nature, but we all seek nature, whether we know we are doing so or not.But despite this, our children are growing up nature-deprived (丧失. I spent my boyhood climbing trees on Streatham Common, South London. These days, children are robbed of these ancient freedoms, due to problems like crime, traffic, the loss of the open spaces and odd new perceptions about what is best for children, that is to say, things that can be bought, rather than things that can be found.The truth is to be found elsewhere. A study in the US: families had moved to better housing and the children were assessed for ADHD—attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (多动症. Those whose accommodation had more natural views showed an improvement of 19%; those who had the same improvement in material surroundings but no nice view improved just 4%.A study in Sweden indicated that kindergarten children who could play in a natural environment had less illness and greater physical ability than children used only to a normal playground. A US study suggested that when a school gave children access to a natural environment, academic levels were raised across the entire school.Another study found that children play differently in a natural environment. In playgrounds, children create a hierarchy (等级 based on physical abilities, with the tough ones taking the lead. But when a grassy area was planted with bushes, the children got much more into fantasy play, and the social hierarchy was now based on imagination and creativity.Most bullying (恃强凌弱 is found in schools where there is a tarmac (柏油碎石playground; the least bullying is in a natural area that the children are encouraged to explore. This reminds me unpleasantly of Sunnyhill School in Streatham, with its harsh tarmac, where I used to hang about in corners fantasising about wildlife.But children are frequently discouraged from involvement with natural spaces, for health and safety reasons, for fear that they might get dirty or that they might causedamage. So, instead, the damage is done to the children themselves: not to their bodies but to their souls.One of the great problems of modern childhood is ADHD, now increasingly and expensively treated with drugs. Yet one study after another indicates that contact with nature gives huge benefits to ADHD children. However, we spend money on drugs rather than on green places.The life of old people is measurably better when they have access to nature. The increasing emphasis for the growing population of old people is in quality rather than quantity of years. And study after study finds that a garden is the single most important thing in finding that quality.In wider and more difficult areas of life, there is evidence to indicate that natural surroundings improve all kinds of things. Evenproblems with crime and aggressive behaviour are reduced when there is contact with the natural world.Dr William Bird, researcher from the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds, states in his study, “A natural environment c an reduce violent behaviour because its restorative process helps reduce anger and impulsive behaviour.” Wild places need encouraging for this reason, no matter how small their contribution.We tend to look on nature conservation as some kind of favour that human beings are granting to the natural world. The error here is far too deep: not only do humans need nature for themselves, but the very idea that humanity and the natural world are separable things is profoundly damaging.Human beings are a species of mammals (哺乳动物. For seven million years they lived on the planet as part of nature. Our ancestral selves miss the natural world and long for contact with non-human life. Anyone who has patted a dog, stroked a cat, sat under atree with a pint of beer, given or received a bunch of flowers or chosen to walk through the park on a nice day, understands that.We need the wild world. It is essential to our well-being, our health, our happiness. Without the wild world we are not more but less civilised. Without other living things around us we are less than human.Five ways to find harmony with the natural worldWalk: Break the rhythm of permanently being under a roof. Get off a stop earlier, make a circuit of the park at lunchtime, walk the child to and from school, get a dog, feel yourself moving in moving air, look, listen, absorb.Sit: Take a moment, every now and then, to be still in an open space. In the garden, anywhere that’s not in the office, anywh ere out of the house, away from the routine. Sit under a tree, look at water, feel refreshed, ever so slightly renewed.Drink: The best way to enjoy the natural world is by yourself; the second best way is in company. Take a drink outside with a good person, a good gathering: talk with the sun and the wind with birdsong for background.Learn: Expand your boundaries. Learn five species of bird, five butterflies, five trees, five bird songs. That way, you see and hear more: and your mind responds gratefully to the greater amount of wildness in your life.Travel: The places you always wanted to visit: by the seaside, in the country, in the hills. Take a weekend break, a day-trip, get out there and do it: for the scenery, for the way through the woods, for the birds, for the bees. Go somewhere special and bring specialness home. It lasts forever, after all.注意:此部分试题请在答题卡1上作答。
2010年12月全国大学英语四级考试(cet4)试题参考答案
Section A 11. A) The man should visit the museums. B) She can’t stand the hot weather. C) The beach resort is a good choice. D) She enjoys staying in Washington. 答案：D 解析：Woman 最后说到 I’ll be happy here no matter what the temperature. 这 表明了她待在这里很愉快，很享受待在华盛顿，故选 D。 12. A) Her new responsibilities in the company. B) What her job prospects are. C) What the customers’ feedback is. D) The director’s opinion of her work. 答案：D 解析：Woman 说到 but I wish the director would give me some feedback. 这 表明了她希望得到 director 的意见（即反馈），故选 D。
parents take care of almost everything concerned with their children, including study, work, marriage. Some parents believe that this is love, however, it is only to destroy children’s independence thoroughly.
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2010 年 12 月全国大学英语四级考试试题参考答案
12月英语四级听力真题长对话原文及答案
XX年12月英语四级听力真题长对话原文及答案M: Excuse me, I need some information about some of the towns near here.W: What would you like to know?M: Well, first, I'd like directions to go to Norwalk. I believe there is an interesting museum there. It isn't far, is it?W: No, not at all. Norwalk is about eighteen miles east of here on Route 7. And you're right. It's a wonderfullittle museum.M: Oh good. Now what about Amitsville? I have some friends. I'd like to visit there and I also want to get to Newton. They are near each other, aren't they?W: Hmm... well, they are actually in opposite directions. Amitsville is northeast. It's about thirty five miles northeast of here.M: Huh-uh, thirty five miles northeast. And how about Newton?W: Well, Newton is in the other direction. It's southwest, so it isn't really very close to Amitsville at all and it's a long drive. It's about fifty five miles southwest from here and the road is not at all straight.M: Fifty five miles southwest! Well, maybe I won't go there this time.W: I'd remend visiting Westfield or Great Town. They are both very close. Westfield is just seven miles west of here and Great Town is about five miles south. They are really pretty little towns with lots of old houses and beautiful tree-lined streets.M: I see. Seven miles west to Westfield and five miles south to Great Town. Good. Well, I think that's all the information I need for a while. Thank you. You've been very helpful.W: You're wele, sir. I hope you enjoy your stay.Q9: What does the man know about Norwalk?Q10: What does the woman say about Amitsville and Newton?Q11: What do we learn about Westfield and Great Town?9. B) It has an interesting museum.10. A) They are in opposite directions.11. C) They have lots of old houses.该对话属于比拟常见“问路”话题。
2010年12月大学英语四级听力原文及详解
W: I remember he was wearing a light shirt under the sweater. Yes, yes.
M: All right. Mrs. Dawson, I really appreciate what you’ve been through today. I’m just going to ask you to look at some photographs before you leave if you don’t mind. It won’t take very long. Can you do that for me?
答案：B. She got hurt in an accident yesterday.
解析：woman说的第一句话是My hand still hurts from the fall on the ice yesterday.从中可知这位女士昨天在冰上滑到受伤了，但是男士认为伤势并不严重，只建议她修养几天就可以了，不必徐看医生。C是较强干扰项，应该是女士现在需要休息而不是过去已经休息了几天，故选B。
W: Oh, of course.
M: Would you like to step this way with me, please?
W: OK, sure.
M: Thank you.
Questions 19 to 21 are based on the conversation you have just heard.
解析：man开头说到I’m worried about her going on a plane.从中可知，他担心的是年老的母亲能不能乘飞机，故选C。
12月英语四级听力真题原文「第一卷」
xx年12月英语四级听力真题原文「第一卷」xx年12月英语四级听力真题原文「第一卷」听力改革后去掉了短对话”和“复合式听写”。
下面是的xx年12月听力真题，希望能帮到大家!News1A 16th century castle in Scotland is on the verge of collapse after chunks of soil were washed away by floods, threatening its foundations.On Sunday, the castle's owner, John Gordon, 76, was forced to evacuate his property after the River Dee swept away about 60 feet of land, leaving the castle dangerously close to the river, aording 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, wasleased 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 warnings covering several regions as Scotland continues to clean up after 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.Q1. Why did John Gordon move out of Abergeldie castle?A. It was dangerous to live in.B. It was going to be renovated.C. He could no longer pay the rent.D. He had sold it to the royal family.答案: AQ2. What happened in Scotland last Wednesday?A. A strike.B. A stormC. A forest fire.D. A terrorist attack.答案: BNews2Rescue efforts were underway Thursday morning for 17 miners who were stuck in an elevator below ground.a Cargill rock salt mine in Lansing, N.Y. ording to Marcia Lynch, public information officer with Tompkins County’s emergency response department.Emergency workers have made contact with the miners through a radio, and they all appear to be uninjured, said Jessica Verfuss, the emergency department’s assistant director.Crews have managed to provide heat packs and blankets to the miners so that they can keep warm during the rescue operation, Verfuss said.Details about what led to t he workers’ being trappedin the elevator weren’t immediately available.The mine, near New York's Cayuga Lake, processes salt used for road treatment. It produces about 2 million tonsof salt that is shipped to more than 1,500 places in the northeastern United States.The rock salt mine is one of three operated by Cargill, with the other two being in Louisiana and Ohio.Q3. What does the news report say about the salt miners?A. They lost contact with the emergency department.B. They were trapped in an underground elevator.C. They were injured by suddenly falling rocks.D. They sent calls for help via a portable radio.答案 BQ4. What did the rescue team do?A. They tried hard to repair the elevator.B. They released the details of the aident.C. They sent supplies to keep the miners warm.D. They provided the miners with food and water.答案 CNews3The U.S. Postal Service announced today that it is considering closing about 3,700 post offices over the next year because of falling revenues.Facing an $8.3 billion budget deficit this year, closing post offices is one of several proposals the Postal Service has put forth recently to cut costs.Last week for example, Postmaster General Pat Donahoe announced plans to 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 delivery and post office operations, said the first wave of closings would begin this fall.He estimated that about 3,000 postmasters, 500 station managers and between 500 and 1,000 postal clerks could lose their jobs.Q5. What is the US Postal Service planning to do?A. Raise postage rates.B. Improve its services.C. Redesign delivery routes.D. Close some of its post office.答案 DQ6. What measure has been planned to save costs?A. Shortening business hours.B. Closing offices on holidays.C. Stopping mail delivery on Saturdays.D. Computerising mail sorting processes. 答案 C。
2010年12月英语四级真题及答案(含解析)
2010年12月英语四级真题答案解析【作文范文】范文1:Today in China, many families have only one child. So the children usually doted upon by all family members. Gradually some of them get used to depending on their parents and family members, as a result they lack the ability to face their lives by themselves.There are some ways to help children to be independent. First, the child should have a chance to see the world around him individually to understand that there are various people and competitions in their lives, and learn to find his right position in the society only by individual efforts. Second, it is impossible to ask a child not to depend on parents at once.The parents may give the child enough help and space to make him feel comfortable. A child needs help from their families. Because without any help, the child may lose his faith. Thirdly, parents can help their children make their own decisions, which can challenge his ability to deal with problems. A child should be praised when he is successful or encouraged when he fails.To be independent is vital for the children, because no parents can go with their children for the whole life. Only an independent person can live and enjoy a full and meaningful life.范文2：Nowadays, more and more parents indulge their children too much, showing too much love to them. The parents get used to make an arrangement of everything for their children. As result, many adult children will not deal with things by themselves but depend on their parents strongly.How should parents help children to be independent? On the one hand, parents should try to tell the children the importance of independence at an early age. If the children have no awareness early, how can we expect them to achieve independence later. On the other hand, let the children always have a try by themselves before asking for help. Let them know that independent thinking is an absolute necessity in their life.Helping children towards independence will always be our businesses.【快速阅读】（1）选A: People instinltively seek nature in different ways.解析：问题是作者的profound belief，第一段的最后一句给出了答案，whether we know we are doing so or not （不管我们知道与否）相当于句中的instinctively（本能地）.（2）选D: Things that are purchased.解析：文中第二段最后一句给出了答案，“odd new perceptions about what is best for child ren, that is to say, things that can be bought”，奇怪的新观念，什么对孩子最好，能买到的东西。
2010年专业英语四级听力部分及答案
PART I DICTATION [15 MIN]Listen to the following passage. Altogether the passage will be read to you four times. During the first reading, which will be done at normal speed, listen and try to understand the meaning. For the second and third readings, the passage will beread sentence by sentence, or phrase by phrase, with intervals of 15 seconds. The last reading will be done at normal speed again and during this time you shouldcheckyour work. You will then be given 2 minutes to check through your work once more. Please write the whole passage on ANSWER SHEET ONE.PART II LISTENING COMPREHENSION [20 MINIIn Sections A, B and Cyou will hear everything ONCE ONLY Listen carefully and then answer the questions that follow. Mark the correct answer to each question on ANSWER SHEET TWO.SECTION A CONVERSATIONSIn this section you will hear several conversations. Listen to the conversations carefully and then answer the questions that follow.Questions 1 to 3 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the conversation.1. The following details have been checked during the conversation EXCEPT A. number of travelers. B. number of tour days. C. flight details. D. room services. 2. What is included in the price? A. Air tickets and local transport. B. Local transport and meals. C. Air tickets, local transport and breakfast. D. Air tickets, local transport and all meals. 3. Which of the following statements is CORRECT? A. The traveler is reluctant to buy travel insurance. B. The traveler is ready to buy travel insurance. C. The traveler doesn't have to buy travel insurance. D. Travel insurance is not mentioned in the conversation. Questions 4 to 7 are based on the following conversation. At the end of'the conversation, you will be given 20 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the conversation.4. Which of the following details is CORRECT? A. Mark knows the exact number of airport buses. B. Mark knows the exact number of delegates' spouse. C. Mark doesn't know the exact number of delegates yet. D. Mark doesn't know the number of guest speakers. 5. What does Linda want to know? A. The arrival time of guest speakers. B. The departure time of guest speakers. C. The type of transport for guest speakers. D. The number of guest speakers. 6. How many performances have been planned for the conference? A. One. B. Two. C. Three. D. Not mentioned. 7. Who will pay for the piano performance? A. Pan-Pacific Tours. B. Johnson & Sons Events. C. Conference delegates. D. An airline company. Questions Questions 8 8 8 to to to 10 10 10 are are are based based based on on on the the the following following following conversation. conversation. conversation. At At At the the the end end end of'the of'the conversation, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now listen to the conversation. 8. What is NOT missing in Mary's briefcase? A. Her cheque book. B. Her papers for work. C. Her laptop. D. Her appointment book. 9. Where was Mary the whole morning? A. At the police station. B. At a meeting. C. In her client's office. D. In the restaurant. 10. Why was Mary sure that the briefcase was hers in the end? A. The papers inside had the company's name. B. The briefcase was found in the restaurant. C. The restaurant manager telephoned James. D. The cheque book inside bore her name. SECTION B PASSAGES In this section, you will hear several passages. Listen to the passages carefully and then answer the questions that follow. Questions 11 to 13 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage, yott will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the passage.11. We learn from the passage that about two-thirds of the courses are taught through A. the School of Design and Visual Arts. B. the School of Social Work. C. the School of Business. D. the Arts and Sciences program. 12.What is the cost of undergraduate tuition? A. Twenty thousand dollars. B. Thirty thousand dollars. C. Twenty-seven thousand dollars. D. Thirty-eight thousand dollars. 13.International 13.International students students students can can can receive receive receive all all all the the the following following following types types types of of of financial financial financial assistance assistance EXCEPT A. federal loans. B. private loans. C. scholarships. D. monthly payment plans. Questions Questions 14 14 14 to to to 17 17 17 are are are based based based on on on the the the following following following passage. passage. passage. At At At the the the end end end of of of the the passage, passage, you you you will will will be be be given given given 20 20 20 seconds seconds seconds to to to answer answer answer the the the questions. questions. questions. Now, Now, Now, listen listen listen to to to the the passage. 14. According to the passage, mothers in ____ spend more time looking after children. A. France B. America C. Denmark D. Australia 15. Which of the following activities would Australian fathers traditionally participate in? A. Feeding and playing with children. B. Feeding and bathing children. C. Taking children to the park and to school. D. Taking children to watch sports events. 16. According to the study, the "new man" likes to A. spend more time at work. B. spend more time with children. C. spend time drinking after work. D. spend time on his computer. 17.It is suggested in the passage that the "new man" might be less acceptable in A. France. B. Britain. C. Australia. D. Denmark. Questions 18 to 20 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the passage.18.The services of the new partnership are provided mainly to A. mothers of infected babies. B. infected children and women. C. infected children in cities. D. infected women in cities. 19.Which of the following details about Family Health International is INCORRECT? A. It is a nonprofit organization. B. It provides public health services. C. It carries out research on public health. D. It has worked in five countries till now. 20.The example of Cambodia mainly shows A. the importance of government support. B. the importance of public education efforts. C. the progress the country has made so far. D. the methods used to fight AIDS. SECTION C NEWS BROADCASTIn this section, you will hear several news items. Listen to them carefully and then answer the questions that follow.Questions 21 and 22 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions. Now. listen to the news.21. According to the news, the victim was A. a 17-year-old girl. B. a 15-year-old boy. C. a 23-year-old woman. D. an l 8-year-old man. 22.We learn from the news that the suspects were arrested A. one month later. B. two months later. C. immediately. D. two weeks later. Questions 23 and 24 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the news.23.The Iraqi par liament can vote on the security agreement only after A. all parties have agreed on it. B. the US troops have pulled out. C. the cabinet has reviewed it. D. the lawmakers have returned from Mecca. 24.According to the news, the US troops are expected to completely pull out by A. mid-2009. B. the end of 2009. C. mid-2011. D. the end of 2011. Questions 25 and 26 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the news.25.The 25.The following following following are are are involved involved involved in in in the the the operations operations operations to to to rescue rescue rescue the the the children children children in in in Honduras Honduras EXCEPT A. the police. B. the district attorney. C. the prison authorities. D. Institute of Childhood and Family. 26. What punishment would parents face if they allowed their children to beg? A. To be imprisoned and fined. B. To have their children taken away. C. To be handed over to the authorities. D. None. Question 27 is based on the following news. At the end of the news item. you will be given 5 seconds to answer the question. Now, listen to the news.27.What is the news item about? A. Coastlines in Italy. B. Public use of the beach. C. Swimming and bathing. D. Private bathing clubs. Question 28 is based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 5 seconds to answer the question. Now, listen to the news.28.Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the news? A. The airport was shut down for Friday. B. There was a road accident involving two buses. C. Local shops were closed earlier than usual. D. Bus service was stopped for Friday. Questions 29 and 30 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the news.29.How many people were rescued from the apartment building? A. 17. B. 24. C. 21. D. 41. 30.Which of the following details in the news is CORRECT? A. The rescue operation involved many people. B. The cause of the explosions has been determined. C. Rescue efforts were stopped on Thursday. D. The explosions didn't destroy the building. Freshman's WeekBritain Britain has has has a a a well-respected well-respected well-respected higher higher higher education education education system system system / / / and and and some some some of of of the the the top top universities and research institutions in the world. / But to those who are new to this system , it can sometimes be confusing. / October is usually the busiest month in the academic calendar. / Universities have something called "Freshman' s Week " for their newcomers. / It's a great opportunity to make new friends, / join in lots of clubs and settle into university life. / However, having just left the comfort of home and all your friends behind, / the prospect of meeting strangers in classrooms and dormitories can can be be be worrying. worrying. worrying. / / / Where Where Where do do do you you you start start start and and and Who Who Who should should should you you you make make make friends friends friends with? with? with? / / Which clubs and society should you join? / Luckily, there will be thousands of others in the same boat as you. / They worry about starting their university social life on the right foot. / So just take it all in slowly. / Don't rush into anything that you'll regret for the next three years. 1-5 DDBCA 6-10 BDCCD 11-15 DBADD 16-20 BCBDA 21-25 CBADC 26-30 ABACA 。
2010高考英语全国卷 听力及答案 附原文
10年普通高等学校招生全国统一考试（全国卷）听力(共两节，满分30分)第一节(共5小题：每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What will Dorothy do on the weekend?A. Go out with her friend.B. Work on her paper.C. Make some plans.2. What was the normal price of the T-shirt?A. $15B. $30C. $503. What has the woman decided to do on Sunday afternoon?A. To attend a weddingB. To visit an exhibitionC. To meet a friend4. When does the bank close on Saturday?A. At l: 00 pmB. At 3:00 pmC. At 4:00 pm5. Where are the speakers?A. In a storeB. In a classroom C .At a hotel.第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)听下面5段对话或独自。
每段对话或独自后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. What do we know about Nora?A. She prefers a room of her own.B. She likes to work with other girls.C. She lives near the city center.7. What is good about the flat?A. It has a large sitting room.B. It has good furniture.C. It has a big kitchen.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
2010年12月大学英语四级完整答案
2010年12月大学英语四级完整答案（新东方版）作文Help Children to Be IndependentThanks to the “family plan”policy,today in China many families have one child.Loving and caring for children is an old Chinese tradition that has remained for thousands of years.But the children are spoilt so much that they have less independence.They rely on their parents in everything.That is bad for a child'sgrowing.Therefore,parents should develop the children's independence instead of doing everything for them.There are some ways to help children to be independent.First of all,you should believe your children can do the thingswell.Second,give them more chances to practise,when they don't know how to do it,just tell them the way.Third,don't be afraid to see them fail.In the beginning,they may do something bad.But don't worry,just let them try again.They can do the work as well as you if given more time.To be independent is good for the children.A child who is independent will succeed easily in the future.快速阅读：1.people instinltively2.things purchused3.more access4.are less5.provide6.they enjoy7.access to8.separable things9.the wild world10.harmony听力：11.C)She enjoys staying in Washington。
英语四级听力原文
4级听力原文Section ASection B26:While Gail Obcamp, an American artist was giving a speech on the art of Japanese brush painting to an audience that included visitors from Japan,she was confused to see that many of her Japanese listeners have their eyes closed. Were they tuned off because an American had the nerve to instruct Japanese in their own art form or they deliberately tried to signal their rejection of her Obcamp later found out that her listeners were not being disrespectful. Japanese listeners sometimes closed their eyes to enhance concentration.Her listeners were showing their respect for her by chewing on her words. Some day you may be either a speaker or a listener in a situation involving people from other countries or members of minority group in North America.Learning how different cultures signal respect can help you avoid misunderstandings.Here are some examples. In the deaf culture of North America, many listeners show applause not by clapping their hands but by waving them in the air.In some cultures, both overseas and in some minority groups in North America, listeners are considered disrespectful if they look directly at the speaker. Respect is shown by looking in the general direction but avoiding direct eye contact. In some countries, whistling by listeners is a sign of approval while in other countries it is a form of insult.29:Chris is in charge of purchasing and maintaining equipment in his Division at Taxlong Company.He is soon going to have an evaluation interview with his supervisor and the personnel director to discuss the work he has done in the past year. Salary, promotion and plans for the coming year will also be discussed at themeeting. Chris has made several changes for his Division in the past year. First, he bought new equipment for one of the departments. He has been particularly happy about the new equipment because many of the employees have told him how much it has helped them.Along with improving the equipment, Chris began a program to train employees to use equipment better and do simple maintenance themselves. The training saved time for the employees and money for the company.Unfortunately, one serious problem developed during the year. Two employees the Chris hired were stealing, and he had to fire them.Chris knows that a new job for a purchasing and maintenance manager for the whole company will be open in a few months, and he would like to be promoted to the job. Chris knows, however, that someone else wants that new job, too. Kim is in charge of purchasing and maintenance in another Division of the company.She has also made several changes over the year. Chris knows that his boss likes Kim’s work, and he expec ts that his work will be compared with hers.33:Proverbs, sometimes called sayings, are examples of folk wisdom. They are little lessons which older people of a culture pass down to the younger people to teach them about life.Many proverbs remind people of the values that are important in the culture. Values teach people how to act, what is right, and what is wrong.Because the values of each culture are different, understanding the values of another culture helps explain how people think and act. Understanding your own culture values is important too.If you can accept that people from other cultures act according to their values, not yours, getting along with them will be much easier.Many proverbs are very old. So some of the values they teach may not be as important in the culture as they once were.For example, Americans today do not pay much attention to the proverb "Haste makes waste", because patience is not important to them.But if you know about past values, it helps you to understand the present and many of the older values are still strong today.Benjamin Franklin, a famous American diplomat, writer and scientist, died in 1790, but his proverb "Time is money" is taken more seriously by Americans of today than ever before.A study of proverbs from around the world shows that some values are shared by many cultures. In many cases though, the same idea is expressed differently.Section COur lives are woven together.As much as I enjoy my own company,I no longer imagine I can get through a single daymuch less all my life completely on my own.Even if I am on vacation in the mountains,I am eating food someone else has grown, living in a house someone else has built, wearing clothes someone else has sewn from cloth woven by others, using electricity someone else is distributing to my house.Evidence of interdependence is everywhere;we are on this journey together.As I was growing up, I remember being carefully taught that independence not interdependence was everything.“Make your own way”,” Stand on your own two feet” or my mother’s favorite remark when I was face-to-face with consequences of some action：Now that you’ve made your bed, lie on it.Total independence is a dominant thing in our culture.I imagine that what my parents were trying to teach me was to take responsibilities for my actions and my choices.But the teaching was shaped by our cultural imagines. And instead, I grew up believing that I was supposed to be totally independent and consequently became very reluctant to ask for help.I would do almost anything not to be a burden, and not require any help from anybody.。
2023年12月大学英语四级真题听力原文
Section A11．M: I just received an Email from one of my former classmates. I was surprised, I hadn’t heard from him for ages.W: Well, I’ve been out of touch with most of my old friends, only one or two still drop me a line occasionally,Q: What does the woman mean?12. M: If you can make up your mind about the color, I can start on the outside of your house early next week.W: Well, right now I think I want white for the window frames and yellow for the walls, but I’ll let you know tomorrow.Q: Who is the woman talking to?13. W: Excuse me; do you have any apartments available for under 500 dollars a month? I need to move in next week when my new job starts.M: The only vacant one I have is 600 dollars, have you inquired at the apartment complex down the street?Q: What does the man suggest the woman do?14. W: You bought a pair of jeans yesterday, didn’t you? What are they like?M: Oh, they are pretty much like my other ones, except with a larger waist. I guess I haven’t spent much time exercising lately.Q: What can we infer from the conversation about the man?15. W: I really like those abstract paintings we saw yesterday. What do you think?M: I guess it’s something I haven’t acquired a taste for yet.Q: What does the man imply?16. W: Yo u haven’t seen a blue notebook, have you? I hope I didn’t leave it in the reading room.M: Did you check that pile of journals you’ve borrowed from the library the other day?Q: What is the man trying to say to the woman?17. M: How about joining me for a cup of coffee?W: I’d love to, but I’m exhausted. I was up till 3 this morning, writing a paper for my literature class.Q: Why does the woman decline the man’s invitation?18. W: You had a job interview yesterday, didn’t you? How did it go? M: Not too bad, Guess. There were about 20 candidates competing for the sales manager’s job. And finally it was down to three of us, but the other two seemed better qualified.Q: What does the man imply?听力长对话1F: Simon, how does it feel to be retired?M: Well, not so bad.F: How have you been spending your time?M: I have been spending more time with my family. I’ve also traveled a bit, you know, off season when everywhere is less crowded and hotels cost less.F: Great.M: You know I haven’t stopped wor k completely.F: Yes, could you tell us more about this?M: I’m on a scheme that’s called phased retirement; I had a six-month break from work, after that I could apply for project work with the company I used to work for.F: How does the scheme work?M: Well, it’s a trial at the moment. Instead of hiring temporary stuff, the company advertises posts on its website that retired employees like myself can access.F: What sort of works advertised?M: Well, all sorts of things, really. Administrative work and morespecialized work, the sort of thing I can do. Some of the projects can last five or six months, and others can just be a couple of days.I can decide more or less when to work. So I can manage my own time.F: I can see it’s good for you. What is your company get out of this? M: Well, I still have all my old contacts at work, so I know who to contact to get something done. The company gets flexibility, too. Once the job’s over, that’s it. I’m not on their books any more.Questions 19-21 are based on the conversation you have just heard.19. Why does Simon find his retired life enjoyable?20. How does Simon get to know about the company’s available posts?21. Why does the company adopt the phased retirement scheme?长对话2W: Oh, where are we going?M: I want to show you something.W: I know, but what is it?M: A farm. It’s just down this road. It’s a small place, but at least it would be our own.W: A farm? How can we afford to buy a farm?M: It isn’t very large, only 40 acres. We wouldn’t have to pay very much right now.W: Is there a house on the place?M: A small one, two bedrooms, but it needs to be fixed up a little. I can do the job myself.W: OK. Is there enough space for a kitchen garden?M: There is about half an acre around the house. That’s plenty of space.W: Then we can grow our own fresh vegetables. And maybe keep a few chickens, couldn’t we?M: Yes, and we can probably grow a lot of our own food.W: What are you thinking about growing, if we do take this place? M: We ll, it really isn’t big enough for corn. I thought we might try to raise a crop of potatoes.W: Potatoes? There are a lot of work.M: We are used to hard work, aren’t we?W: Yes, we are, but the money. Do we have enough to get started? It seems like a dream.M: I think we’ve saved enough. We can pay a little on the farm and maybe put a few dollars down on the tractor, too.Questions 22 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.Q 22:What are the speakers going to do at the time of the conversation? Q 23:What does the man say about the farm?Q 24:Why does the man intend to grow potatoes rather than corn on the farm?Q 25:What is the woman’s greatest concern about the man’s plan?篇章120分11秒——23分36秒Members of the city council and distinguished guests, it is my privilege to introduce to you today Mr. Robert Washington, chief ofour city’s police force. He will address us on the subject of the Community Policing Program. Most of you know that Mr. Washington has a distinguished record as head of our police force for more than ten years. However, you may not know that he also holds a master’s degree in criminology and studied abroad for a year with the international police force which deals with crimes around the world. Mr. Washington first introduced the Community Policing Program 8 years ago. The idea behind the program is to get the police officers out of their cars and into our neighborhoods where they can talk directly to merchants and residents about the real dynamics of our city. These officers do more than make arrests. They try to find ways to help solve the problems that contribute to crime in the first place. Often that means hooking people up with services offered by other city agencies, such as schools, hospitals, housing, drug treatment centers. And the program seems to be working: crime is down and our citizens report that they feel more secure. Today Mr. Washington is going to tell us more about this program. Now let’s welcome Mr. Robert Washington.26. What is th e purpose of the speaker’s remarks?He will address us on the subject of community policing program.27. What does the speaker say about Mr. Robert Washington?Most of you know that Mr. Washington has a distinguished record as head of our police force for more than ten years. However, you may not know that he also holds a master’s degree in criminology and studied abroad for a year with the international police force which deals with crimes around the world. Mr. Washington first introduced the community policing program 8 years ago.28. What is the idea behind the Community Policing Program?The idea behind the program is to get the police officers out of their cars and into our neighborhoods where they can talk directly to merchants and residents about the real dynamics of our city.29. How has the Community Policing Program turned out to be?And the program seems to be working, crime is down and our citizens report that they feel more secure.篇章2There are between 3000 and 6000 public languages in the world, and we must add approximately 6 billion private languages since each one of us necessarily has one. Considering these facts, the possibilities for breakdowns in communication seem infinite in number. However, we do communicate successfully from time to time. And we do learn to speak languages. But learning to speak languages seems to be a very mysterious process. For a long time, people thought that we learned a language only by imitation and association. For example, a baby touches a hot pot and starts to cry. The mother says, “Hot, hot!” And the baby, when it stops crying, imitates the mother and says, “Hot, hot!” However, Noam Chomsky, a famous expert in language, pointed out that although children do learn some words by imitation and association, they also combine words to make meaningful sentences in ways that are unique, unlearned and creative. Because young children can makesentences they have never heard before, Chomsky suggested that human infants are born with the ability to learn language. Chomsky meant that underneath all the differences between public and private languages, there is a universal language mechanism that makes it possible for us, as infants, to learn any language in the world. This theory explains the potential that human infants have for learning language. But it does not really explain how children come to use language in particular ways.Questions 30 to 32 are based on the passage you have just heard. Question 30. Why does the speaker say there are great possibilities for communication breakdowns?There are numerous public and private languages.Question 31. What is Chomsky’s point on the ability to learn a language?Human infants are born with the ability to learn language and the potential to learn any language in the world.Question 32. What does Chomsky’s theory fail to explain according to the speaker?It does not really explain how children come to use language in particular ways.复合式听写Compound Dictation:Crime is increasing worldwide. There is every reason to believe the trend will continue through the next few decades. Crime rates have always been high in multi-cultural industrialized societies such as the United States. Buta new phenomenon has appeared on the world scene: rapidly rising crime rates in nations that previously reported few offences. Street crimes such as robbery, rape, murder and auto theft are clearly rising, particularly in Eastern European countries, such as Hungary, and in Western European nations, such as the Untied Kingdom. What is driving this crime explosion? There are no simple answers. Still, there are certain conditions associated with rising crime. Increasing heterogeneity of population, greater cultural pluralism, higher immigration, democratization of governments, changing national borders, greater economic growth and the lack of accepted social ideas of right and wrong. These conditions are increasingly observable around the world. For instance, cultures that were previously isolated and homogenous, such as Japan, Denmark and Greece, are now facing the sort of cultural variety that has been common in America for most of itshistory. Multiculturalism can be a rewarding, enriching experience, butut can also lead to a clash of values. Heterogeneity in societies will be the rule in the 21st century, and failure to recognize and plan for such diversity can lead to serious crime problems.。
大学英语四级听力原文及参考答案
大学英语四级听力原文及参考答案大学英语四级听力原文及参考答案大学英语四级考试是由国家教育部高等教育司主持的全国性教学考试。
以下是店铺收集的听力原文及参考答案，欢迎查看！一.新闻听力【News Report 1】One of Google's self-driving cars crashed into a bus in California last month. There were no injuries.It is not the first time one of Google's famed self-driving cars has been involved in a crash, but it may be the first time it has caused one.On February 14th the self-driving car, travelling at 2mph (3km/h), pulled out in front of a public bus going 15mph (24km/h).The man in the Google vehicle reported that he assumed the bus would slow down to let the car out, and so he did not switch to the manual mode.In a statement, Google said: "We clearly bear some responsibility, bec ause if our car hadn't moved, there wouldn't have been a crash."That said, our test driver believed the bus was going to slow or stop to allow us to merge into the traffic, and that there would be sufficient space to do that."The company's self-driving cars have done well over a million miles across various states in the US, and until now have only reported minor accidents.Q1: According to Google, what was the cause of the accident?B The test driver made a wrong judgementQ2: How have Google’s self-driving cars performed so far?D They have generally done quite well.【News Report 2】Thousands of bees left a town after landing on the back of a car when their queen got stuck in its boot. T om Moses who works at a nearby national park, noticed a “brown patch” on the back of the car after the owner parked it to do some shopping. When he looked closer he realized it was a huge group of bees.Moses said: “I have never seen that many bees in one spot. It was very unusual. They were very close together and there was a lot of noise and movements, it was interesting to see such a strange sight. But there were a lot of people around and I was a bit worried about the bees and the people stopping to look. I thought that someone might do something stupid.Moses called two local bees specialists who helped removed the bees by attracting them into a box.Moses spent three hours looking after the bees and was stung five times, he said my stings are a bit painful but I am pleased that all worked out and I could help, people need to realize that bees are valuable and they should be looked after.Q3. What do we learn about Tom Moses?A He works at a national park.Q4. What do we know about the bees on the back of the car?B They were making a lot of noise.【News report 3】A new species of snake has been discovered on a remote island in the Bahamas.Scientists identified 20 of the one meter-long snakes during two trips to the Caribbean islands. The second trip was made in October last year.One of the creatures made a dramatic appearance by movingon to the head of the team leader as he slept.The snake has been named silver boa bec ause it is metallic colored and the first specimen found was climbing a silver palm tree.The team was led by Dr. Graham Reynolds, from Harvard University, the scientist confirmed the snake was a previously unknown species after conducting a genetic analysis of tissue samples.Commenting on the find, snake expert Robert Henderson from the Museum of Natural History, said: “Worldwide new species of frogs are being discovered and described quite regularity. New species of snakes, however, are much rarer.Q5. What is the news report mainly about?A The discovery of a new species of snake.Q6. What do we learn about the scientific team leader?C A snake crawled onto his head in his sleep.Q7. How did the newly discovered creature get its name?D From its colour.二.对话听力【Conversation 1】W: Did you enjoy your stay with us, Mr. Brown?M: Yes, very much. I had a wonderful time here. Now I'm going to the airport. My flight leaves in less than 2 hours. So, could you tell me, what's the quickest way to get there?W: Well, we can call a taxi for you. We also have a free airport shuttle service.M: That sounds gre at, but will the shuttle get me to the airport in time?W: Yes, it should. The next shuttle leaves in 15 minutes. And it takes some 25 minutes to get to the airport.M: Fantastic! I'll just wait in the lobby. Will you please let me know when it's leaving?W: Of course, sir.M: Now I would like to settle my mini-bar bill. How much is that?W: Let's see. It comes to $37.50. How would you like to pay for it?M: I'll pay with my credit card. Thanks. But I'll need a receipt, so I can charge it to my company.W: Absolutely! Here you are, sir. If you like, I can leave your bags with the porter. And he can load them onto the shuttle for you when it arrives.M: That would be great. Thank you.W: Would you like to leave a comment on our web page when you have time?M: Sure. I had a really good stay here, and I'd like to recommend your hotel to my friends and colleagues.W: That’s very kind of you. Thank you again for staying at Sheraton Hotel.Q8. Why does the man ask about the quickest way to the airport?A The security check takes time.Q9. How is the man going to pay his bill?B By credit card.Q10. What did the man ask the woman to do?A Give him a receipt.Q11. What favor does the woman ask of the man?D Posting a comment on the hotel’s webpage.【Conversation 2 】M: You know, Ben’s given up making those terrible faces heused to make. The other day, he came home from school almost in tears. His teacher said if he went on like that, his face would get stuck when the winds changed.W: And he believed her?M: Yeah, he’s only a little boy. Don’t you remember all those things we used to believe when we were little? I remember my aunt Mary used to say if you swallow a cherrystone, a tree would grow out of your mouth. And I’m still terrified today, sort of subconsciously. You know, if I swallow one by mistake…W: Yeah, I suppose you're right. The one that used to get me was that swans could break your leg when they blow of the wing.M: They can, can’t they? I always thought they could.W: No, they are not that strong. But there’s another one even more terrifying. That is, if you put a post stamp on upside down, you will go to prison.M: No, never heard of that. But my grandmother was a terror for that kind of thing. For example, she would say, you will get a spot on your tongue if you tell a lie. If you eat stale bread, your hair will curl. And here’s one more. We went on a campaign trip once in Italy, and my wife spent the whole time worrying about bats getting into her hair. She said her grandmother reckoned you had to shave your head to get it out. My wife was really terrified.W: Silly, isn’t it? But that’s how some parents try to keep their kids from doing the wrong thing or getting into trouble.Q12: What does the man say about Ben?C He has stopped making terrible faces.Q13: What did aunt Marry used to do when the man was a child?D Warn him of danger by making up a story.Q14: What does the woman believe swans could do?They could break pp’s legs.Q15: What did the grandmother of the man’s wife say?B One would have to shave their head to remove a bat in their hair.三.短文听力【Passage 1】If I could go back in history and live when I liked, I wouldn't go back very far. In fact, I'd like to relive a period I've already lived – the 1960s.I was in my twenties, and everything was being renewed. People would come in out of a formal and almost Victorian attitude, and you really felt anything was possible. Meeting people was the thing, and you went to coffee bars where you met friends and spent the evening. The cinema, the theater, all that was every exciting with new things coming out. In fact, we seemed to be out, all the time! I don't really remember working – of course, I was a student – or sitting around at home very much. That just wasn't where the scene was, even eating! It was the first time, ordinary people started going out to eat. We were beginning to be adventurous about food, but we were more interested in meeting people than in eating or drinking. And dress, yes, that was the revolution. I mean, girls went around in really short skirts, and wore flowers in their hair. And men were in jeans, and could wear their hair long too. It was a wonderful period. It was like living in an age you could never have imagined, and that never has come back. We didn't have much money, but it didn't matter. And there was plenty of opportunity to do whatever you felt like doing.Question 16 –18 are based on the passage you have justheard:16. Why does the speaker say he would like to relive the 1960s?C Everything seemed to be changing.17. What does the speaker say was the most popular thing to do at that time?A Meeting people.18. What do we learn about the speaker?D He was a young student in the 1960s.【Passage 2】Dogs, man's best friends, have a clear strategy for dealing with angry owners—they look away.New research shows that dogs limit their eye contact with angry humans. The scientists suggest this may be an attempt to calm humans down. This behavior may have evolved as dogs gradually learned they could benefit from avoiding conflicts with humans.To conduct the tests, the University of Helsinki researchers trained 31 dogs to rest in front of a video screen. Facial photos of dogs and humans were displayed on the screen for 1.5 seconds. They showed threatening, pleasant and neutral expressions. Nearby cameras tracked the dogs' eye movements.Dogs in the study looked most at the eyes of humans and other dogs to sense their emotions. When dogs looked at expressions of angry dogs, their eyes rested more on the mouth, perhaps to interpret the threatening expressions. And when looking at angry humans, they tended to turn away their gaze.Dogs may have learned to detect threat signs from humans and respond by trying to make peace, according to researcher Sanni Somppi. Avoiding conflicts may have helped dogs developbetter bonds with humans.The researchers also note that dogs scan faces as a whole to sense how people are feeling, instead of focusing on a given feature. They suggest this indicates that dogs aren't sensing emotions from a single feature, but piecing together information from all facial features just as humans do.Q19. What do dogs do when they are faced with angry humans?B They avoid looking at them.Q20. What does a dog do when it sees the expressions of angry dogs?C It focuses its eyes on their mouths.Q21. How does a dog sense people's feelings?B By taking in their facial expressions as a whole.【Passage 3】Winter in many places is very cold. There is lots of snow around, and the ground freezes, which can make life difficult for animals. People in cold places live in warm houses and have learned to adapt. What do animals do? There are three main ways that animals survive the cold in winter: sleep, adapt or migrate.Some animals, such as bears, frogs and snakes, sleep all winter. They sleep very deeply and need little or no food. While sleeping, their body temperature drops, and their heart beat slows down. T o prepare for this before winter, these animals eat extra food to become fat, which gives them the energy they need while they sleep.Other animals adapt. For example, by staying active in winter. It is often hard for them to find food. So some animals, such as mice, collect extra food before winter, and hide it. When winter comes, they return to their hiding places to eat the food. Someanimals grow thicker fur, or live in tree holes or underground to stay warm.Some birds migrate by flying to a warmer place for the winter, where they can find more food. Some fly very long distances, including one kind of bird that flies from the remote north of the world, all the way to the distant south. Some birds fly in groups for safety, while others fly alone.Questions 22-25 are based on the passage you have just heard.22. What does the speaker say about animals in winter?D They resort to different means to survive the bitter cold.23. What do we learn about animals that sleep through winter?C They consume the energy stored before the long sleep.24. How do animals like mice adapt to the severe winter?A By storing enough food beforehand25. Why do some birds fly in groups when migrating, according to the speaker?C To stay safe。
2010英语专四听力真题、原文+听力答案
2010年英语专四听力真题Part I DICTATION (15MIN)Listen to the floowing passage. Altogether thepassage will be read to you four times. During thefirst reading, which will be done at normal speed,listen and try to understand the meaning. For thesecond and third reading, the passage will be read sentece by sentece, or phrase by phrase,with intervals of 15 sencond. The last reading will be read at normal speed again and during thetime you should check your work. You will then be given 2 minutes to check through yourwork once more.Please write the whole passage on ANSWER SHEET ONE.Freshmen’s WeekBut to those who are new to this system, it can sometimes be confusing. October is usually the busiest month in the academic calendar. Universities have something called F reshmen’s Week for their newcomers. It’s a great opportunity to make new friends, join lots of clubs and settle into university life. However, having just left the comfort of home and all your friends behind, the prospect of meeting strangers in classrooms and dormitories can be worrying. Luckily, there will be thousands of others in the same boat as you. They worry about starting their university social life on the right foot. So just take it all in slowly. Don’t rush into anything that you will regret for the next three years.PART ⅡLISTENING COMPREHE (20 MIN)In sections A, B and C you will hear everything ONCE ONLY. Listen carefully and thenanswer the questions that follow. Mark the correct answer to each question on youranswer sheet.SECTION A CONVERSATIONSIn this section you will hear several conversations. Listen to the conversations carefullyand then answer the questions that follow.Questions 1 to 3 are based on the following conversation. At the end of theconversation, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to theconversation.1. The following details have been checked during the conversation EXCEPTA. number of travelers.B. number of tour days.C. flight details.D. room services.2. What is included in the price?A. Air tickets and local transport.B. Local transport and meals.C. Air tickets, local transport and breakfast.D. Air tickets, local transport and all meals.3. Which of the following statements is CORRECT?A. The traveler is reluctant to buy travel insurance.B. The traveler is ready to buy travel insurance.C. The traveler doesn't have to buy travel insurance.D. Travel insurance is not mentioned in the conversation.Questions 4 to 7 are based on the following conversation. At the endof'theconversation, you will be given 20 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to theconversation.4. Which of the following details is CORRECT?A. Mark knows the exact number of airport buses.B. Mark knows the exact number of delegates' spouse.C. Mark doesn't know the exact number of delegates yet.D. Mark doesn't know the number of guest speakers.5. What does Linda want to know?A. The arrival time of guest speakers.B. The departure time of guest speakers.C. The type of transport for guest speakers.D. The number of guest speakers.6. How many performances have been planned tbr the conference?A. One.B. Two.C. Three.D. Not mentioned.7. Who will pay for the piano performance?A. Pan-Pacific Tours.B. Johnson & Sons Events.C. Conference delegates.D. An airline company.Questions 8 to 10 are based on the following conversation. At the endof'theconversation,you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now listen to theconversation.8. What is NOT missing in Mary's briefcase?A. Her cheque book.B. Her papers for work.C. Her laptop.D. Her appointment book.9. Where was Mary the whole morning?A. At the police station.B. At a meeting.C. In her client's office.D. In the restaurant.10. Why was Mary sure that the briefcase was hers in the end?A. The papers inside had the company's name.B. The briefcase was found in the restaurant.C. The restaurant manager telephoned James.D. The cheque book inside bore her name.SECTION B PASSAGESIn this section ,you will hear several passages. Listen to the passages carefully andthen answer the questions that follow.Questions 11 to 13 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage, yottwill be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the passage.11. We learn from the passage that about two-thirds of the courses are taught throughA. the School of Design and Visual Arts.B. the School of Social Work.C. the School of Business.D. the Arts and Sciences program.12.What is the cost of undergraduate tuition?A. Twenty thousand dollars.B. Thirty thousand dollars.C. Twenty-seven thousand dollars.D. Thirty-eight thousand dollars.13.International students can receive all the following types of financial assistance EXCEPTA. federal loans.B. private loans.C. scholarships.D. monthly payment plans.Questions 14 to 17 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage, youwill begiven 20 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the passage.14. According to the passage, mothers in ____ spend more time looking after children.A. FranceB. AmericaC. DenmarkD. Australia15. Which of the following activities would Australian fathers traditionally participate in?A. Feeding and playing with children.B. Feeding and bathing children.C. Taking children to the park and to school.D. Taking children to watch sports events.16. According to the study, the "new man" likes toA. spend more time at work.B. spend more time with children.C. spend time drinking after work.D. spend time on his computer.17.It is suggested in the passage that the "new man" might be less acceptable inA. France.B. Britain.C. Australia.D. Denmark.Questions 18 to 20 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage, youwill be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the passage.18.The services of the new partnership are provided mainly toA. mothers of infected babies.B. infected children and women.C. infected children in cities.D. infected women in cities.19.Which of the following details about Family Health International is INCORRECT?A. It is a nonprofit organization.B. It provides public health services.C. It carries out research on public health.D. It has worked in five countries till now.20.The example of Cambodia mainly showsA. the importance of government support.B. the importance of public education efforts.C. the progress the country has made so far.D. the methods used to fight AIDS.SECTION C NEWS BROADCASTIn this section ,you will hear several news items.Listen to them carefully and then answer thequestions that follow.Questions 21 and 22 are based on the followingnews. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer thequestions. Now. listen to the news.21. According to the news, the victim wasA. a 17-year-old girl.B. a 15-year-old boy.C. a 23-year-old woman.D. an l 8-year-old man.22.We learn from the news that the suspects were arrestedA. one month later.B. two months later.C. immediately.D. two weeks later.Questions 23 and 24 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item,you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the news.23.The Iraqi parliament can vote on the security agreement only afterA. all parties have agreed on it.B. the US troops have pulled out.C. the cabinet has reviewed it.D. the lawmakers have returned from Mecca.24.According to the news, the US troops are expected to completely pull out byA. mid-2009.B. the end of 2009.C. mid-2011.D. the end of 2011.Questions 25 and 26 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item,you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the news.25.The following are involved in the operations to rescue the children in Honduras EXCEPTA. the police.B. the district attorney.C. the prison authorities.D. Institute of Childhood and Family.26. What punishment would parents face if they allowed their children to beg?A. To be imprisoned and fined.B. To have their children taken away.C. To be handed over to the authorities.D. None.Question 27 is based on the following news. At the end of the news item. you will begiven 5 seconds to answer the question. Now, listen to the news.27.What is the news item about?A. Coastlines in Italy.B. Public use of the beach.C. Swimming and bathing.D. Private bathing clubs.Question 28 is based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will begiven 5 seconds to answer the question. Now, listen to the news.28.Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the news?A. The airport was shut down for Friday.B. There was a road accident involving two buses.C. Local shops were closed earlier than usual.D. Bus service was stopped for Friday.Questions 29 and 30 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item,you will begiven 10 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the news.29.How many people were rescued from the apartment building?A. 17.B. 24.C. 21.D. 41.30.Which of the following details in the news is CORRECT?A. The rescue operation involved many people.B. The cause of the explosions has been determined.C. Rescue efforts were stopped on Thursday.D. The explosions didn't destroy the building.2010年英语专四听力原文+答案Part I DICTATION (15MIN)Freshmen's WeekBritain has a well-respected higher education system and some of the top universities and research institutions in the world. But to those who are new to this system, it can sometimes be confusing.October is usually the busiest month in the academic calendar. Universities have something called Freshmen's Week for their newcomers. It's a great opportunity to make new friends, join lots of clubs and settle into university life.However, having just left the comfort of home and all your friends behind, the prospect of meeting strangers in classrooms and dormitories can be worrying. Where do you start? And who should you make friends with? Which clubs and society should you join?Luckily, there will be thousands of others in the same boat as you. They worry about starting their university social life on the right foot. So just take it all in slowly. Don't rush into anything that you'll regret for the next three years.PART ⅡLISTENING COMPREHE (20 MIN)SECTION A CONVERSATIONSQuestions 1 to 3 are based on the following conversation.W: OK. So let’s go through the travel details again. Two adults, eight days in Britain from April26th to May 3rd (Q1), flying from Beijing to London, and back with Air China, and y ou’re in adouble room.M: Yes, that’s right. Umm, do you know what the flight times are?W: The outward flight from Beijing is, ur … let me see, yes, 10:30 in the morning, and thereturn is, I think it’s early evening, yes, 7:15, 15 minutes past seven in the evening, local time,that is (Q1).M: Right, that’s fine. Oh, sorry. I can’t remember what else you include in the price, apart fromthe air-tickets. Is it all meals or just breakfast?W:Yes, it’s full board, so all meals, and transport from the ai rport to your hotel. Everything isincluded (Q2).M: Good!W: Now, can you tell me if you need travel insurance?M: Yes, yes, we do.W: OK. Well, that’s an extra 300 Yuan each, is that OK?M: Well, there is no choice, is there? I mean we have to h ave it, don’t we? (Q3)W: Yes, I’m afraid so.M: Well, all right then.Questions 4 to 7 are based on the following conversation.M: Pan-Pacific Tours. How can I help you?W: Good afternoon! Can I speak to Mark, please?M: Speaking.W: Oh, hello, Mark! This is Linda from Johnson & Sons Events.M: Hello, Lindia! What can I do for you?W: I was just wanting to clear up a few details of the conference event we’re organizing.M: Right! What do you need to know?W: Well, first, I’ve got t o have numbers, delegates to the conference, their husbands or wivesand so on for the transport as much as anything else.M: So far we’ve got 183 who’ve booked up and we might get a few more.W: Does that include husbands and wives as well?M: No rea lly. I’ll e-mail you the exact number, because I haven’t counted them yet (Q4).W: Fine.M: And there’ll be 6 guest speakers.W: 6?M: Yes. Who want picking up from the airport by car, not in a fleet of buses?W: Right! You’ll let me know when they are arriving, won’t you (Q5)?M: Just as soon as I know.W: Now, special events. You wanted a local style dance for the opening ceremony, didn’t you(Q6)?M: That would be great! I’m sure everyone will enjoy it.W: And we’ll have to fly the dance rs in specially.M: Sure!W: And then after the welcoming feast, there’s going to be a piano performance, right (Q6)?M: Yes, so we’ll have to contact the airline company about it. They are sponsoring the event(Q7).W: So we’ll send the bill direct to them for it.M: You could do.W: Well, that’s all my queries for the time being.M: OK. If you need anything else, just pick up the phone or drop me an email.W: I will. Thanks. Bye!M: Bye!Questions 8 to 10 are based on the following conversation.W: Sorry, I’m late, James.M: It’s all right, Mary. Where have you been?W: At the police station.M: Where?W: At the police station. I’ve lost my briefcase.M: Oh, no! What happened? Was there anything important in it?W: Yes! My cheque book, all the papers I need for work, my appointment book (Q8).M: Ah! That’s terrible! How did you lose your briefcase?W: Well, as you know, I was with my client at a meeting all morning (Q9) and we had lunchtogether, after lunch I went shopping, and when I wanted to buy something I couldn’t find mycheque book, then I remembered that was in my briefcase and my briefcase was in my car.M: So you went back to your car?W: Yes, I went back to my car. No briefcase! But luckily my laptop was there (Q8).M: And then you went to the police?W: Not immediately. Before I went to the police station, I called my client’s office. No luck. Theysaid the briefcase wasn’t there.M: Excuse me! I’ve got a phone call. Yes, yes, there is. Mary Hopkins. Oh, really? I’ll tell her. Itwas very kind of you to call. Bye!W: Who was that?M: That was the manager of the River Sun Restaurant. Just after lunch today, he found abriefcase under a table, when he opened the case, he found a lot of papers. He said they hadthe name or our company on them, and he found a cheque book with the name of Hopkins on it--- M. Hopkins --- M for Mary (Q10).W: Ah! Thank god!SECTION B PASSAGESQuestions 11 to 13 are based on the following passage.Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri is a medium-sized university. It has 11,000students, 12% of them are international students, mostly graduate students. The universityhas schools for law, medicine and social work. It also has a Business School, a School ofDesign and Visual Arts and a School of Engineering and Applied Science. But more than 60% ofcourses are taught through the Arts and Sciences Program (Q11). The new scholl year thatbegins this fall will cost about $ 50,000 for undergraduates, that includes 12 months of livingexpenses estimated at $20,000 (Q12). Graduate tuition differs by program. Tuition for theMaster of Social Work Program, for example, will cost $27,000 in the coming year. The Masterof Business Administration Program will cost about $38,000. The university offers financialassistance to international students including first year students, but says its resources arelimited. Scholarships are available. The university also offers a monthly payment plan tospread out the cost of tuition. It offers loan programs. International students in the UnitedStates generally cannot receive federalstudent loans (Q13), but they maybe able to take outprivate loans as many American students do. Washington University in St. Louis was namedEliot Seminary when it opened in 1853. Later the name was changed to honor the first Americanpresident --- George Washington.Questions 14 to 17 are based on the following passage.A new study from the University of New South Wales has discovered that during the workingweek, Australian fathers only spend an average of just over a minute each day alone with theirchildren. Australian mothers, on the other hand, spend 3 hours a week purely looking after theirchildren (Q14). On much greater disparity than in other countries, like America, Denmark, Italyand France, working couples divide the child-care more evenly. According to the author of thestudy, traditionally, Australian fathers appear to like the fun aspects of parenhood, but stayaway from daily child-care activities. So while they tend to be happy taking the kids to the parkor to sports event, they are unlikely to participate regularly in feeding, bathing, or taking thekids to school (Q15). In short, Australian parenting is seen as a woman’s job and aman’shobby. However, the last 20 years have seen the arrival of the so-called “new man” --- the manwho is willing to share the housework and child-care.The “new man” has a picture of hischildren on his computer desktop at work;he never misses the kids’ school plays and hepasses on a drink after work so that he can get home in time to read their bedtime story (Q16).This new study suggests that the new man feels a little more at home in Europe than inAustralia (Q17). Indeed, a poll conducted in the UK indicated that almost 70% of British womenthought that men were as good at raising children as women.Questions 18 to 20 are based on the following passage.UNICEF is joinning with a nonprofit group to bring AIDS prevention programs to more womenand children in five countries (Q19A). UNICEF, United Nations Children’s Fund, will work withFamily Health International. The new partnership will be established at first in Guyana, India,Malawi, Nigeriaand Zambia. One of the goals is to improve care for babies infected withH.I.V.,the virus that causes AIDS. Another is to prevent the spread of H.I.V. from mother to child.Activities will depend on the needs of each country. In some cases, anti-AIDS drugs will beprovided to infected parents of children. Women and children living in rurual communities willreceive most of the services (Q18). Both UNICEF and Family Health International will expandtheir partnership into more countries in the future. Family Health International has been workingon public health issues since 1971 (Q19B). The organization is based in North Carolina and hasprograms in 70 countries (Q19D). It does research on infectious diseases and reproductivehealth, and also provides services (Q19C). Experts say an important part of fighting AIDS ispolitical will (Q20). One example they point to is Cambodia. That country has been gettingattention for its progress in reducing some of the highest infection ratesin Asia. Expertspraise the government for supporting public education efforts and programs.SECTION C NEWS BROADCASTNews Item 1 (For Questions 21 and 22)Four American teenagers, all children of U.S. militarypersonnel, have been arrested on charges ofattempted murder after a woman was knocked offher motorbike with rope strung across two poles,Japanese police said. The four suspect --- two 15-year-old boys, a 17-year-old girl and an 18-year-old man --- were taken into custody on Saturday, the Tokyo Metropolitan PoliceDepartment said. They are accused of causing a severe head injury to a 23-year-oldrestaurant employee by stringing a rope between poles across a road (Q21). U.S. Forces inJapan was informed of the August incident in late October (Q22), a public information officersaid. There was no clear explanation for the delay in the handover of the suspects to police,other than it involved rules between Washington and Tokyo covering U.S. Forces and theirdependents in Japan. The U.S. military presence and its impact on Japanese residents havebeen a thorny issue over the years.News Item 2 (For Questions 23 and 24)Iraqi lawmakers are expected to vote on a security agreement by Wednesday, which will keepthe U.S. troops here until the end of 2011, the parliament’s speaker said yesterday. After hoursof heated debate, Speaker Mahmoud al-Mashhadani announced that the vote is scheduled forWednesday and can be put forward provided parties in the parliament would reach anagreement on the pact (Q23). The long-delayed agreement passed the Iraqi cabinet last weekand wen to the parliament for reviewing. The vote date was originally set for tomorrow. Thesecurity agreement will replace the UN mandate to grant U.S. military presence in Iraqlegal status from 2009. The U.S. has agreed to pull troops out of Iraqi cities and towns bymid-2009 and leave Iraq by the end of 2011 (Q24). The Iraqi government wants the parliamentto make the decision before lawmakers would set out for a pilgrimage trip to Mecca nextweek.News Item 3 (For Questions 25 and 26)Honduran authorities dedicated to the protection of children and adolescents haveundertaken a campaign to protect youngsters who beg on the streets. In the capital ofTegucigalpa alone, the effort has resulted in the rescure of 350 children, city officials say. TheHonduran Insitute of Childhood and Family, together with the police and the distric attorney,carry out operations around the country to rescure the children and punish the parents (Q25). “Many children are used for begging,” said Nora Urbina, special prosecutor for children’s issues. “Many children are rented and that is precisely what we hope to punish, because Article I-70 ofthe Juvenile Penal Code sets apenalty of up to six years in detention.” Those children who arerescued are taken to the Honduran Institute of Childhood and Family and then handed over totheir parents with the promise that their rights will be protected. Parents who allow theirchildren to be exploited in this way face, in addition to as many as six years in prison, theequivalent of a $500 fine (Q26).News Item 4 (For Questions 27)A campaign is getting under way in Italy to take back large stretches of the country’s beachesfrom private bathing clubs, which usually charge to use them (Q27). This has been a summer ofdiscontent, because despite government efforts, an entire coasline has been monopolized byprofiteering bathing clubs. Italy has some of Europe’s finese beaches, buty they are oftenburied under a mountain of deck chairs and umbrellas. The government says the state owns theshoreline and swimming should be free (Q27).News Item Five (Question 28)The Northwest braced for blizzards Friday night --- icy roads created from storms this weekparalyzed much of the greater Seattle-Washington area, where schools were closed and busroutes were suspended Friday (Q28D) as roads were too icy to navigate. Two charter busescarrying 80 people that collided and skidded off a road were pulled to safety (Q28B). The busescrashed through a metal railing and hung precariously over Interstate 5 for several hoursbefore tow trucks pulled them back on the road. The snowfall closed the airport for severalhours (Q28A), and cut into local business hours for retail shops (Q28C) during the busiestshopping season of the year.News Item Six (Question 29 and 30)Hundreds of emergency workers combed the site of a five-story apartment building (Q30A) insounthern Ukraine Thursday after a series of explosions reduced it to rubble (Q30C, D),authorities said. The blasts Wednesday night in the Black Sea resort town of Yevpatoria left atleast 17 people dead and 24 others missing, according to Igor Krol, a spokesman for theUkraine’s Emergency Situ ations Ministry, 21 people have been rescued (Q29). “We are nowinvestigating all possible reasons for the explosions,” Krol said. Volodymiyr Shandra, UkrainianEmergency Situations minister, told local media that oxygen canisters being stored in thebasement of the building could have triggered the blasts (Q30B). Television footage showedrescuers trying to free people buried underneath fallen debris, while others scrabbled throughwires, construction rods and boulders (Q30D).2010英语专四听力答案1-5 DDACA 6-10 BDCCD 11-15DBADD 16-20BCBDA21-25CBADC 26-30ABACA。
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大学英语四级听力音频及原文In the next few decades, people are going to travel very differently from the way they do today. Everyone is going to drive electrically-powered cars, so in the few years, people won’t worry about running out of gas. Some of the large automobile companies are really moving ahead with this new technology. F C Motors, a major auto company, for example, is holding a press conference next week. After the press conference, the company will present its new electronically-operated models. Transportation in the future won’t be limited to the ground, many people predict that traffic will quickly move to the sky. In the coming years, instead of radio reports about road conditions and highway traffic, news reports will talk about traffic jams in the sky. But the sky isn’t the limit. In the future, you will probably even be able to take a trip to the moon. Instead of listening to regular airplane announcements, you will hear someone say: the spacecraft to the moon leaves in 10 minutes. Please check your equipment. And remember no more than 10 ounces of carry-on baggage are allowed.During the marriage ceremony, the bride and her would-be husband usually exchange gold rings that represent the idea that their union will continue forever. The wife often wears both the wedding ring and theengagement ring on the same finger. The husband wears his ring on the third finger on his left hand. Many people say the purpose of the engagement period is to permit enough time to plan the wedding. But the main purpose is to let enough time pass so the two people are sure that they want to marry each other. Either person may decide to break the engagement, if this happens, the woman usually returns the ring to the man. They also return any wedding gifts they have received.。
2010年专四听力答案
2010年专四听力答案Dthe internet is the most significant progress in the field of communications. imagine a book that never rend, a library with million floors, or imagine a research project with thousands of scientists working around the clock forever. this is the magic of the internet.as the internet has potential for good or bad, one can find where organized information of websites. at the same time, one can also find waste for websites. most websites are known as different internet of applications. these include online games, check rooms and so on. these applications have great power, too. sometimes, the power can be so great. that young people may easily become victims to their attraction. so we need to recognize the seriousness of the problem. we must work together to use its power for better rents.part ii listening comprehension1-10 cabdb dcdba11-10 dadbd acbac21-30 dbdba cacbc2007年专业四级听力试题参考答案：part i dictationadvertisingadvertising has already become a very specialized activity in modern times. in todays business world, supply is usually greater than demand. there is great competition between manufacturers of the same kind of products because they want to persuade customers to buy their particular brand. they always have to remind their customers of the name and qualities of their products by advertising. the manufacturer advertises in newspapers and on the radio. he sometimes employspart ii listening comprehension1-10 bdaca dbcac11-20 aabac bcbda21-30 bdcac abacb2008年专业四级听力试题参考答案：part i dictationchoosing a careerwhen students graduate from college, many of them do not know how they want to spend their working lives, and they sometimes move from job to job until they find something that suit them and of equal importance to which they are suited. others never find a job in which they are really happy. they remain all their lives square pegs in round holes. when we choose our careers, we need to ask ourselves two questions. first, what do we think we would like to be? second, what kind of people are we? the idea, for example, of being a painter or a musician may seem very attractive, but unless we have great talent and are willing to work very hard, we are certain to fail in these occupations, and failure will lead to unhappiness in life. so it is important to assess our suitability for a certain career in job search.part ii listening comprehension1-10 adadb dacca11-20 dbbca dbdba21-30 dacba dcbbd2009年专业四级听力试题参考答案：dictationnew year’s evefor many people in the west, new year’s eve is the biggest party of the year. it’s time to get together with friends or family and welcome in the coming year. new year’s parties can take place in different places. some people hold a house party; others attend street parties, while some just go for a few drinks with their friends. big cities have large and spectacular fireworks displays. there is one thing that all new year’s eve parties have in common, the countdown to midnight. when the clock strikes 12, people give a loud cheer and sing songs. it’s also popular to make a promise in the new year. this is called a new year’s resolution. typical resolutions include giving up smoking and keeping fit. however the promise is often broken quite quickly and people are back into their bad habits within weeks or days.1. b2.c3.d4.c5. a6. d7.b8.c9. a 10.d11. c 12.a 13.b 14. b 15.d 16. a. 17.d 18.c 19.d 20.a21. b 22.c 23.a 24.b 25.a 26. a 27.b 28.c 29.a 30.c2010年专业四级听力试题参考答案：dictation：the uk has a well-respected higher education system and some of the top universities and research institutions in the world. but to those who are new to it all, it can be overwhelming and sometimes confusing.october is usually the busiest month in the academic calendar. universities have something called freshers week for their newcomers. its a great opportunity to make new friends, join lots of clubs and settle into university life.however, having just left the comfort of home and all your friends behind, the prospect of meeting lots of strangers in bighalls can be nerve-wracking. where do you start? who should you make friends with? which clubs should you join?luckily, there will be thousands of others in the same boat as you worrying about starting their university social life on the right foot. so just take it all in slowly. dont rush into anything that youll regret for the next three years.listening comprehension:1-10 ddaca bdccd11-20 dbadd bcbda21-30 cbadc abaca【篇二：2010英语专四听力真题及答案】txt>--后附答案part iilistening comprehension[20 mini]in sections a, b and c you will hear everything once only listen carefully and then answer the questions that follow. mark the correct answer to each question on answer sheet two.section a conversationsin this section you will hear several conversations. listen to the conversations carefully andthen answer the questions that follow.questions 1 to 3 are based on the following conversation. at the end of the conversation, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. now, listen to the conversation.1. the following details have been checked during the conversation excepta. number of travelers.b. number of tour days.c. flight details.d. room services.2. what is included in the price?a. air tickets and local transport.b. local transport and meals.c. air tickets, local transport and breakfast.d. air tickets, local transport and all meals.3. which of the following statements is correct?a. the traveler is reluctant to buy travel insurance.b. the traveler is ready to buy travel insurance.c. the traveler doesnt have to buy travel insurance.d. travel insurance is not mentioned in the conversation. questions 4 to 7 are based on the following conversation. at the end ofthe conversation, you will be given 20 seconds to answer the questions. now, listen to the conversation.4. which of the following details is correct?a. mark knows the exact number of airport buses.b. mark knows the exact number of delegates spouse.c. mark doesnt know the exact number of delegates yet.d. mark doesnt know the number of guest speakers.5. what does linda want to know?a. the arrival time of guest speakers.b. the departure time of guest speakers.c. the type of transport for guest speakers.d. the number of guest speakers.6. how many performances have been planned tbr the conference?a. one.b. two.c. three.d. not mentioned.7. who will pay for the piano performance?a. pan-pacific tours.b. johnson sons events.c. conference delegates.d. an airline company.questions 8 to 10 are based on the following conversation. at the end ofthe conversation,you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. now listen to the conversation.8. what is not missing in marys briefcase?a. her cheque book.b. her papers for work.c. her laptop.d. her appointment book.9. where was mary the whole morning?a. at the police station.b. at a meeting.c. in her clients office.d. in the restaurant.10. why was mary sure that the briefcase was hers in the end?【篇三：08年英语专四听力原文和答案】>part i dictationchoosing a careerwhen students graduate from college, / many of them do not know how they want to spend their working lives, / and they sometimes move from job to job / until they find something thatsuits them / and of equal importance to which they are suited. others never find a job in which they are really happy. / they remain all their lives square pegs in round holes. /when we choose our careers, we need to ask ourselves two questions. / first, what do we think we would like to be?/ second, what kind of people are we? / the idea, for example, of being a painter or a musician may seem very attractive, / but unless we have great talent and are willing to work very hard, / we are certain to fail in these occupations, / and failure will lead to unhappiness in life. /so it is important to assess our suitability for a certain career in job search.part Ⅱlistening comprehensionsection a conversationsquestions i to 3 are based on the following conversation.m: is that anne shaw?w:yes, speaking?m: hello, it is eric from london.w: hello, eric. how can i help you?m;lm fixing up on next project team meeting, and i just want to check some possible dates with you,w: fine, let me just get my diary. ok, which dates are you looking at?m: ive spoken to the others, (1) and they prefer either the third week of may or the second week of june.w: yeah, (1) both of the weeks are pretty clear at the moment except for the 11th of june.m: right, ive got that.w:so where is the meeting taking place this time?m: (2)lt was going to be in london. but i spoke to carlos in mexico city, and he suggested chicago. he thinks it will be more convenient for most of the team.w:(2)hes probably right. itll certainly be much easier for me as well. because i can fly from toronto, and im sure you can find a meeting room somewhere near the airport.m:(2) thats a good idea. ill check up some hotels in that area and get back to you towards the end of the week.w: fine, but im not in the office on friday.m: ok, (3) ill call you later in the afternoon on thursday.w:no problem, bye.key:1.a2. d3.aquestions 4 to 6 are based on the following conversation.m: we are having a debate on advertising thursday evening, and i have to take part.w: thats interesting. i should like to hear what people think about advertising.m: whats there to say? we must have advertising, mustnt we?w:why?m: well, we wouldnt know what there was to buy if we didnt have advertisements.w: yes, thats true. up to a point, advertisements provide information that we need. ifsomeone has produced a new article, naturally, the seller wants to tell us about it.m:yes, and the advertisements tell us which product is the best.w:do they? i dont think so. (4) every manufacturer says that his product is the best, orat least tries to give the impression. only one can be the best, so the others aremisleading, arent they?m: well, in a way, i suppose, but we dont have to believe them, do we?w:are you saying that advertisements arent effective? i dont think that intelligentbusinessmen will spend millions of dollars on advertising if nobody believes theadvertisements, do you?m: perhaps not, but after all, its their money that they are spending.w: (5) is it? i think not. the cost of advertising is added to the price of the article. youand i and all the other people who buy the article pay for the advertising.m: well, i suppose we get something for our money, some information.w:yes, (6)but dont forget it is often misleading information, and sometimes harmful.m: harmful?w:what about the advertisements designed to persuade young people to smokecigarettes? wouldnt you say they are harmful?m: youve given me a lot to think about. im quite looking forward to the debate now.key: 4.d5.b 6.dquestions 7 to 10 are based on the following conversation.w:so mr. brown, this is your bed, and as you can see, there are three other beds in theward. have you got everything you need?m: yes, nurse, i think so. (7) i followed the hospitals advice, and ive only brought afew belongings with me.w: good, you can see the reasons why we ask you to do that, (7)the cupboard is reallyvery small.m:yes. nurse, can you tell roe what the visiting hours are?w:yes, of course. (8) they are in the afternoon from 2:30 to 4:30 and in the eveningfrom 7:00 to 8:00, but remember that only two people can see you at the same .time.m:l see. what other rules are there?w:yes. we start pretty early.(9) we wake you at 6 oclock, and breakfast is at 8 oclock,lunch is at noon, there is tea at 3 :30, and supper is at 6 oclock.m:0h, thats very different from what i have been used to. youd better tell me the restof the rules here.w:yes. well, you can see the no smoking sign. (9)we dont allow smoking in the wards, and the same goes for alcohol. however, if you do need to smoke, there are special lounges.m: oh, i dont smoke, so it doesnt affect me.w:good.key: 7.a 8.c 9.c10.asection bpassagesquestions ii to 13 are based on the following passage.in my opinion, the most important thing when choosing a hotel for an international conference is the meeting room or rooms. (11) for example, you may need a large room where everyone can be together for keynote speeches or presentations, and smaller meeting rooms for informal group discussions. then, if people are coming from different countries, you need to find out about the rooms for them to stay in. (13) they should be spacious and comfortable, and have facilities for using email and laptops, as people have to keep in touch with their offices or headquarters even when they are away.(12)my next point is facilities for hotel guests, things like a bar,a good quality restaurant, preferably offering local food and fitness and sport centers. these are important, because delegates need to be able to relax after a long day of meet-ings and get to know each other in informal situations.finally, for an international conference where delegates are coming from different countries, it can be very useful to choose a hotel that (13) has good transport connections with the nearest airport and all places of interest. this can save everybody a lot of time.key: 11.d 12.b 13.bquestions 14 to 17 are based on the following passage.(17) good morning, ladies and gentlemen. its a great pleasure that i welcome you to the new museum of industrial and rural life. (14) the museum provides us with a unique historical record of industrial and agricultural life in the area. here, you find a wonderful collectiop of industrial and agricultural exhibits. some of them date back 200 years which reflect the history of our area over the last two centuries. until recently, the area was mainly agricultural, and the world industries and traditions were all associated with agriculture. the museums collections bring this heritage back to life, with the fascinating blend of working and static displays. from early times, good communications with the rest of the country have lead to the industrial prosperity for the area. one example of such communications was (15) the roman road, portsmouth street which passed nearby. later, canals came to bring new prosperity, and then the railways. good transport systems encouraged local industries, especially those related to agriculture, and the museum has collections of national significance from many of these.local people, too, have changed the history, and the museum will introduce you to these and other local celebrities. (16) the displays with all items collected locallyshow what local life used to be like. many displays of local items are in context and show, for example printers and cobblers workshops. whatever you are interested, we hope the museum will have something for you.key: 14.c 15.a 16.d 17.bquestions 18 to 20 are based on the following passage.good afternoon, everybody. thank you very much for inviting me here to talk about safety in dormitory and personal security. first, a few points to bear in mind. youll notice the doors of your dorm have two types of locks, a yale lock and a chubblock. make sure you double (18) lock your door, not just one lock, both of them, however long you are going out for. make sure when you go out, all the windows are closed. those of you in the ground and first-floor rooms will notice that you are locking windows, make sure you use them. lock them every time you go out; (18) lock them at night. if you have got expensive equipmenis in your room, first of all, insure it. so many people lose things and havent got insurance. make sure you insure it.this brings me onto personal security. wherever possible, avoid working alone late at night, especially girl students. avoid dark streets, and try to stick to the well-lit streets whenever possible. (19) also if you know you are going to be up late, make sure youve got enough money for a taxi to get home again, or arrange to stay with friends for the night. it may sound absurd, but dont forget the university actually offers freeself-defense classes. i hope it something youd never have to use, but (20)it certainly was going along to a few self-defense sessions.key: 18.d 19.b 20.asection c new broadcastnews item ithe new year celebration in thailand was shattered by violence, (21) when 9 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 thailands three southernmost provinces: yala, narathiwat and purtonia have a dominant muslim population and have long complained of neglect and discrimination in the largely buddhist nation. (22) they have asked for independence and aseparate islamic state. since 2004, the insurgences have carried out numerous attacks in the south, and more than i , 900 people have been killed. the thai government has been unable to curb the violence, though thousands of troops have been sent to the south.key：21.d22.anews item 2u, s. president george w. bush will layout his new policy for iraq wednesday night in a tv speech. however, some details of the policy have been leaked to themedia.national oil law: a date is to be announced for the release of a national oil law in iraq. (23) the law will give the iraqicentral government the power to distribute current and future oil revenues to provinces and regions, based on their population size. the achievement of a fair distribution of oil revenue is seen as a corner stone of iraqi security.more troops.-the u. s. now has 132 000 troops in iraq. the number will temporarily be increased by 20 000. a renewed construction package costing up to i billion u. s. dollars is also to be announced. (24) the money is to help create jobs and boost the iraqi economy. young iraqis are to be encouraged to participate in the countrys reconstruction by cleaning the streets and repairing schools.key：23.c24.bnews item 3a joint committee will soon seek further cooperation between egypt and spain in(25) industry, trade, investment and science and technology.(26) egyptian economic sources said the two sides will discussthe possibility of setting up a joint business council when the egyptian-spanish higher committee meets in the first half of september in madrid, spain. the business council is aimed at balancing bilateral trade by expanding trade volume.key：25.a 26.dnews item 4(27) japanese teenage women have grown increasinsly violent in the last 20 years. a criminologist said yesterday. the ratio of women in their teens inflicting bodily injury has risen to more than 20 per 100,000 of the total japanese population , more than 7 times the level 20 years ago, said jinsuki kajiyama, a professor at tokyo institute of technology. japanese males have shifted increasingly to aggression previously linked with women, such as bullying others by excluding them from conversation, he said.key：27.c 28. bnews item 5despite reports of intimidation, (28) zimbabweans swarmed to polling stations on the final day of voting in the most competitive parliamentary election in zimbabwes history. on the first day of voting, lines of hundreds of voters sneaked around some of the countrys 4,000 polling stations. a total of 120 seats were being contested, and mugabe appoints another 30 law makers giving him and his party a built-in advantage. key: 28. bnews item 6about 40,000 indian telecom workers called off their work to rule yesterday after reaching an agreement with the government , officials and union leaders said. the employees of the department of telecommunication services launched their action。
历年大学英语四级听力真题(附答案)
2010年12月大学英语四级考试听力真题及答案11.[A] The man should visit the museums.[C] The beach resort is a good choice.[B] She can’t stand the hot weather.[D] She enjoys staying in Washington.12. [A] Her new responsibilities in the company.[B] What her job prospects are.[C] What the customers’ feedback is.[D] The director’s opinion of her work.13. [A] Combine her training with dieting.[B] Repeat the training every three days.[C] Avoid excessive physical training.[D] Include weightlifting in the program.14. [A] When she will return home.[B] Whether she can go by herself.[C] Whether she can travel by air.[D] When she will completely recover.15. [A] The woman knows how to deal with the police.[B] The woman had been fined many times before.[C] The woman had violated traffic regulations.[D] The woman is good at finding excuses.16. [A] Switch off the refrigerator for a while.[B] Have someone repair the refrigerator.[C] Ask the man to fix the refrigerator.[D] Buy a refrigerator of better quality.17. [A] He owns a piece of land in the downtown area.[B] He has got enough money to buy a house.[C] He can finally do what he has dreamed of.[D] He is moving into a bigger apartment.18. [A] She is black and blue all over.[B] She has to go to see a doctor.[C] She stayed away from work for a few days.[D] She got hurt in an accident yesterday.Questions 19 to 21 are based on the conversation you have just heard.19. [A] She was a bank manager.[B] She was a victim of the robbery.[C] She was a defence lawyer.[D] She was a witness to the crime.20. [A] A tall man with dark hair and a moustache.[B] A youth with a distinguishing mark on his face.[C] A thirty-year-old guy wearing a light sweater.[D] A medium-sized young man carrying a gun.21.[A] Identify the suspect from pictures.[C] Have her photo taken for their files.[B] Go upstairs to sign some document.[D] Verify the record of what she had said.Questions 22 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.22.[A] By reading a newspaper ad.[C] By listening to the morning news.[B] By seeing a commercial on TV.[D] By calling an employment service.23. [A] She could improve her foreign languages.[B] She could work close to her family.[C] She could travel overseas frequently.[D] She could use her previous experiences.24.[A] Taking management courses.[C] Working as a secretary.[B] Teaching English at a university.[D] Studying for a degree in French.25. [A] Prepare for an interview in a couple of days.[B] Read the advertisement again for more details.[C] Send in a written application as soon as possible.[D] Get to know the candidates on the short list.Section CDirections: In this section, you will hear a passage three times. When the passage is read for the first time, you should listen carefully for its general idea. When the passage is read for the second time, you are required to fill in the blanks numbered from 36 to 43 with the exact words you have just heard. For blanks numbered from 44 to 46 you are required to fill in the missing information. For these blanks, you can either use the exact words you have just heard or write down the main points in your own words. Finally, when the passage is read for thethird time, you should check what you have written.注意：此部分试题在答题卡2上作答。
(完整word版)2010-2019专四听力真题听写整合
2010年英语专四真题
PART I DICTATION
Freshman’s WeekBritain has a well-respected higher education system and some of the top universities and research institutions in the world. But to those who are new to this system, it can sometimes be confusing. October is usually the busiest month in the academic calendar. Universities have something called “freshman‟s week” for their newcomers. It‟s a great opportunity to make new friends, join in lots of clubs and settle into university life. However, having just left the comfort of home and all your friends behind, the prospect of meeting strangers in classrooms and dormitories can be worrying. Where do you start? And who should you make friends with? Which clubs and society should you join? Luckily, there will be thousands of others in the same boat as you. They worry about starting their university social life on the right foot. So just take it all in slowly. Don‟t rush into anything that you‟ll regret for the next three years.【听写难点】academic calendar校历；settle into习惯于，适应；prospect前景；in the same boat处境相同；start on the right foot一开始就顺利；take it all in全部接受某事。
2010英语专四听力原文
W: Ok, so let’s go through the travel details again. Two adults, eight days in Britain from April 26th to May 3rd, flying from Beijing to London and back with Air China, and you are in a double room.M: Yes, that’s right. Umm, do you know what the flight times are?W: The outward flight from Beijing is … umm, let me see. Yes, 10:30 in the morning. And the return is … I think it’s early evening. Yes, 7:15. Fifteen past seven in the evening. Local time, that is.M: Right, that’s fine. Oh, sorry, I can’t reme mber what else you include in the price, apart from the air tickets. Is it all meals or just breakfast?W: Yes, it’s full board. So all meals, and transport from the airport to your hotel. Everything is included.M: Good.W: Now can you tell me if you need travel insurance?M: Ah, yes. Yes, we do.W: Ok, well, that’s an extra 300 Yuan each. Is that OK?M: Well, there is no choice, is there? I mean we have to have it, don’t we？W: Yes, I’m afraid so.M: Well, all right then.M: Pan-Pacific Tours. How can I help you?W: Good afternoon. Can I speak to Mark, please?M: Speaking.W: Oh, hello, Mark. This is Linda from Johnson & Sons Events.M: Hello, Linda. What can I do for you?W: I was just wanting to clear up a few details of the conference and the events.M: Right, what do you need to know?W: Well, first I’ve got to have numbers — delegates to the conference, their husbands or wives, and so on — for the transport as much as anything else.M: So far, we’ve got 183 who’ve booked up. And we might get a few mor e.W: Does that include husbands and wives as well?M: Not really. I’ll e-mail you the exact number because I haven’t counted them yet.W: Fine.M: And there’ll be six guest speakers.W: Six?M: Yes, who want to be picked up from the airport by car, not in your fleet of buses.W: Right. You’ll let me know when they are arriving, won’t you?M: Just as soon as I know.W: Now, special events. You wanted a local-style dance for the opening ceremony, didn’t you? M: It would be great. I’m sure everyone will enjoy it.W: And we will have to fly the dancers in specially.M: Sure.W: And then after the welcoming feast, there is going to be a piano performance, right?M: Yes, but we’ll have to contact the airline company about it. They are sponsoring the event. W: So we will send the bill direct to them for it.M: You could do it.W: Well, that’s all my queries for the time being.M: Ok, if you need anything else, just pick up the phone or drop me an e-mail.W: I will. Thanks. Bye.W: Sorry, I’m late, James.M: It’s al l right, Mary. Where have you been?W: At the police station.M: Where?W: At the police station. I’ve lost my briefcase.M: Oh, no. what happened? Was there anything important in it?W: Yes, my cheque book, all the papers I need for work, my appointment book.M: Oh, that’s terrible! How did you lose your briefcase?W: Well, as you know, I was with my client at meeting all morning and we had lunch together. After lunch, I went shopping. And when I wanted to buy something, I couldn’t find my cheque book. The n I remembered that it was in my briefcase. And my briefcase was in my car.M: So you went back to your car?W: Yes, I went back to my car. No briefcase. But luckily, my laptop was there.M: And then you went to the police?W: Not immediately. Before I wen t to the police station, I called my client’s office. No luck. He said the briefcase wasn’t there.M: Excuse me. I’ve got a phone call. Yes? Yes, there is. Mary Hopkins. Oh, really? I will tell her. It was very kind of you to call. Bye.W: Who was that?M: That was the manager of the Riverside Restaurant. Just after lunch today, he found a briefcase under a table. When he opened the case, he found a lot of papers. He said they had the name of our company on them, and he found a cheque with the name of Hopkins on it. M. Hopkins, M for Mary.W: Ah, thank God.SECTION B PASSAGESIn this section, you will hear several passages. Listen to the passages carefully and then answer the questions that follow.Washington University in Saint Louis, Missouri, is a medium-sized university. It has 11,000 students. 12% of them are international students, mostly graduate students. The university has schools for law, medicine and social work. It also has a Business School, a School of Design and V isual Arts and a School of Engineering and Applied Science. But more than 60% of courses are taught through the Arts and Sciences program. The new school year that begins this fall will cost about 50,000 dollars for undergraduates. That includes 12 months of living expenses estimated at 20,000 dollars. Graduate tuition differs by program. Tuition for the Master of Social Work program, for example, will cost 27,000 dollars in the coming year. The Master of Business Administration program will cost about 38,000 dollars. The university offers financial assistance to international students, including first-year students, but says its resources are limited. Scholarships are available. The university also offers a monthly payment plan to spread out the cost of tuition. It offers loan programs. International students in the United States generally cannot receive federal student loans. But they may be able to take out private loans, as many American students do. Washington University in Saint Louis was named Eliot Seminary when it opened in 1853. Later the name was changed to honor the first American President, George Washington.A new study from the University of New South Wales has discovered that during the working week, Australian fathers only spend an average of just over a minute each day alone with their children. Australian mothers, on the other hand, spend 3 hours a week purely looking after their children, a much greater disparity than in other countries, like America, Denmark, Italy and France, where couples divide the childcare more evenly. According to the author of the study, traditionally Australian fathers appear to like the fun aspects of parenthood but stay away from daily child-care activities. So while they tend to be happy taking the kids to the park or to sports events, they are unlikely to participate regularly in feeding, bathing or taking the kids to school. In short, Australian parenting is seen as a woman’s job and a man’s hobby. However, the last 20 years have seen the arrival of the so-called “new man” — the man who is willing to share the housework and child-care. The “new man” has a picture of his children on his computer desktop at work. He never misses the kids’ school plays, and he passes on a drink after work so that he can get home in time to read their bedtime stor y. This new study suggests that the “new man” feels a little more at home in Europe than in Australia. Indeed, a poll conducted in the UK indicated that almost 70% of British women thought that men were as good at raising children as women.UNICEF is joining with a nonprofit group to bring AIDS-prevention programs to more women and children in 5 countries. UNICEF, the United Nations Children’s Fund, will work with Family Health International. The new partnership would be established at first in Guyana, India, Malawi, Nigeria and Zambia. One of the goals is to improve care for babies infected with HIV, the virus that causes AIDS. Another is to prevent the spread of HIV from mother to child. Activities would depend on the needs of each country. In some cases, anti-AIDS drugs would be provided to infected parents or children. Women and children living in rural communities will receive most of the services. Both UNICEF and Family Health International will expand their partnership into more countries in the future. Family Health International has been working on public health issues since 1971. The organization is based in North Carolina and has programs in 70 countries. It does research on infectious diseases and reproductive health, and also provides services. Experts say an important part of fighting AIDS is political will. One example they point to is Cambodia. That country has been getting attention for its progress in reducing some of the highest infection rates in Asia. Experts praise the government for supporting public education efforts and programs.Four American teenagers, all children of US military personnel, have been arrested on charges of attempted murder after a woman was knocked off her motorbike with a rope strung across two poles, Japanese police said. The four suspects — two 15-year-old boys, a 17-year-old girl and an 18-year-old man — were taken into custody on Saturday, the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department said. They are accused of causing a severe head injury to a 23-year-old restaurant employee by stringing a rope between poles across a road. US Forces in Japan was informed of the August incident in late October, a public information officer said. There was no clear explanation for the delay in the handover of the suspects to police, other than it involved rules between Washington and Tokyo covering US forces and their dependents in Japan. The US military presence and its impact on Japanese residents have been a thorny issue over the years.Iraqi lawmakers are expected to vote on the security agreement by Wednesday, which will keep the US troops here until the end of 2011, the parliament speaker said yesterday. After hours of heated debate, speaker Mahmoudal-Mashhadani announced that the vote is scheduled for Wednesday, and can be put forward provided parties in the parliament would reach an agreement on the pact. The long-delayed agreement passed the Iraqi cabinet last week and went to the parliament for reviewing. The vote date was originally set for tomorrow. The security agreement will replace the UN mandate to grant US Military presence in Iraq legal status from 2009. The US has agreed to pull troops out of Iraqi cities and towns by mid-2009 and leave Iraq by the end of 2011. The Iraqi governmentwants the parliament to make the decision before lawmakers would set out for a pilgrimage trip to Mecca next week.Honduran authorities dedicated to the protection of children and adolescents have undertaken a campaign to protect youngsters who beg on the streets. In the capital of Tegucigalpa alone, the effort has resulted in the rescue of 350 children, city officials say. The Honduran Institute of Childhood and Family, together with the police and the district attorney, carry out operations around the country to rescue the children and punish the parents. “Many children are used for begging,” said Nora Urbina, special prosecutor for children’s issues. “Many children are rented and that is precisely what we want to punish, because Article 170 of the Juvenile Penal Code sets a penalty of up to 6 yea rs in detention.” Those children who were rescued and taken to the Honduran Institute of Childhood and Family and then handed over to their parents with the promise that their rights will be protected. Parents who allow their children to be exploited in this way face, in addition to as many as 6 years in prison, the equivalent of a $500 fine.A campaign is getting underway in Italy to take back large stretches of the country’s beaches from private bathing clubs, which usually charge to use them. This has been a summer of discontent because despite government efforts, an entire coastline has been monopolized by profiteering bathing clubs. Italy has some of the Europe’s finest beaches, but they are often buried under a mountain of deck chairs and umbrellas. The government says the state owns the shorelines and swimming should be free.The Northwest braced for blizzards Friday night. Icy roads created from storms this week paralyzed much of the greater Seattle, Washington area, where schools were closed and bus routes were suspended Friday as roads were too icy to navigate. Two charter buses carrying 80 people that collided and skidded off a road were pulled to safety. The buses crashed through a metal railing and hung precariously over Interstate 5 for several hours before two trucks pulled them back on the road. The snowfall closed the airport for several hours and cut into local business hours for retail shops during the busiest shopping season of the year.Hundreds of emergency workers combed the site of a five-story apartment building in southern Ukraine Thursday after a series of explosions reduced it to rubble, authorities said. The blasts Wednesday night in the Black Sea resort town of Y evpatoria left at least 17 people dead and 24 others missing, according to Igor Krol, a spokesman for the Ukraine’s Emergency Situations Ministry. 21 people have been rescued. “We are now investigating all possible reasons for the explosions,” Krol said. V olodymiyrShandra, the Ukrainian Emergency Situations minister, told local media that oxygen canisters being stored in the basement of the building could have triggered the blasts. Television footage showed the rescuers trying to free people buried underneath fallen debris, while others scrabbled through wires, construction rods and boulders.Britain has a well-respected higher education system and some of the top universities and research institutions in the world. But to those who are new to this sysytem, it sometimes can be confusing.October is usually the busiest month in the academic calendar. Universities have something called Freshman's Week for their newcomers. It's a great opportunity to make new friends, join lots of clubs and settle into university life.However, having just left the comfort of home and all your friends behind, the prospect of meeting strangers in the classroom and dormitory can be worrying. Where do you start? Who should you make friends with? Which clubs should you join?Luckily, there will be thousands of others in the same boat with you. They worry about starting their university social life on the right foot. So just take it all in slowly. Don't rush into anything that you'll regret for the next three years.※第二部分材料出处2010年英语专业四级考试听力听写部分原文，来自BBC英文一篇报道。
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Section A短对话（11～18）11．M：Oh my god！The heat is simply unbearable here．I wish we’ve gone to the beach instead．W：Well，with the museums and restaurants in Washington I’ll be happy here no matter what the temperature．Q：What does the woman mean?12．M：How’s the new job going?W：Well，I’m learning a lot of new things，but I wish the director would give me some feedback．Q：What does the woman want to know?13．M：Can you help me work out a physical training program John?W：Sure，but whatever you do be careful not to overdo it．Last time I had two weeks’ worth of weight －lifting in three days and I hurt myself．Q：What does the man suggest the woman do?14．M：I have an elderly mother and I’m worried about her going on a plane．Is there any risk?W：Not if her heart is all right．If she has a heart condition，I’d recommend against it．Q：What does the man want to know about his mother?15．M：Why didn’t you stop when we first signaled you at the crossroads?W：Sorry，I was just a bit absent－minded．Anyway，do I have to pay a fine?Q：what do we learn from the conversation?16．M：I’m no expert，but that noise in your refrigerator doesn’t sound right．Maybe you should have it fixed．W：You’re right．And I suppose I’ve put it off long enough．Q：What will the woman probably do?17．M：I did extremely well on the sale of my downtown apartment．Now，I have enough money to buy that piece of land I’ve had my eye on and build a house on it．W：Congratulations！Does that mean you’ll be moving soon?Q：What do we learn about the man from the conversation?18．W：My hand still hurts from the fall on the ice yesterday．I wonder if I broke something．M：I’m no doctor，but it’s not black and blue or anything．Maybe you just need to rest it for a few days．Q：what do we learn about the woman from the conversation?长对话（19～21）M：Mrs．Dawson，thanks very much for coming down to the station．I just like to go over some of the things that you told police officer Parmer at the bank．W：All right．M：Well，could you describe the man who robbed the bank for this report that we’re filling out here? Now，anything at all that you can remember would be extremely helpful to us．W：Well，just，I can only remember basically what I said before．M：That’s all right．W：The man was tall，six foot，and he had dark hair，and he had moustache．M：Very good．All right，did he have any other distinguishing marks?W：Um，no，none that I can remember．M：Do you remember how old he was by any chance?W：Well，I guess around 30，maybe younger，give or take a few years．M：Mm，all right．Do you remember anything about what he was wearing?W：Yes，yes，he had on a dark sweater， a solid color．M：OK．Um，anything else that strikes you at the moment?W：I remember he was wearing a light shirt under the sweater．Yes，yes．M：All right．Mrs．Dawson，I really appreciate what you’ve been through today．I’m just going to ask you to look at some photographs before you leave if you don’t mind．It won’t take very long．Can you do that for me?W：Oh，of course．M：Would you like to step this way with me，please?W：OK，sure．M：Thank you．Questions 19 to 21 are based on the conversation you have just heard．19．What do we learn about the woman?20．What did the suspect look like?21．What did the man finally asked the woman to do?长对话（22～25）W：Good morning，I’m calling about the job that was in the paper last night．M：Well，could you tell me your name?W：Candider Forsett．M：Oh yes．What exactly is it that interests you about the job?W：Well，I thought it was just right for me．M：Really? Um… Could you tell me a little about yourself?W：Yes．I’m 23．I’ve been working abroad．M：Where exactly have you been working?W：In Geneva．M：Oh，Geneva．And what were you doing there?W：Secretarial work．Previous to that，I was at university．M：Which university was that?W：The University of Manchester．I’ve got a degree in English．M：You said you’ve been working in Geneva．Do you have any special reason for wanting to come back?W：I thought it would be nice to be near to the family．M：I see，and how do you see yourself developing in this job?W：Well，I’m ambitious．I do hope that my career as a secretary will lead me eventually into management．M：I see．You have foreign languages?W：French and Italian．M：Well，I think the best thing for you to do is do reply a writing to the advertisement．W：Can’t I arrange for an interview now?M：Well，I’m afraid we must wait until all the applications are in，in writing，and we’ll then decide onthe short list．If you are on the short list，of course we should see you．W：Oh，I see．M：I look forward to receiving your application in writing in a day or two．W：Oh，yes，yes，certainly．M：Ok，thank you very much．Goodbye．W：Thank you．Goodbye．Questions 22 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard．22．How did the woman get to know about the job vacancy?23．Why did the woman find the job appealing?24．What had the woman been doing in Geneva?25．What was the woman asked to do in the end?Section BPassage OneOne of the greatest heartbreaks for fire fighters occurs when they fail to rescue a child from a burning building because the child，frightened by smoke and noise，hides under a bed or in a closet and is later found dead．Saddest of all is when children catch a glimpse of the masked fire fighter but hide because they think they have seen a monster．To prevent such tragedies，fire fighter Eric Velez gives talks to children in his community，explaining that they should never hide during a fire．He displays fire fighters’ equipment，including the oxygen mask，which he encourages his listeners to play with and put on．“If you see us，” Velez tells them，“don’t hide！We are not monsters．We have come to rescue you．”Velez gives his presentations in English and Spanish．Growing up in San Francisco，he learnt Spanish from his immigrant parents．Velez and other fire fighters throughout North America，who give similar presentations，will never know how many lives they save through their talks．But it’s a fact that informative speaking saves lives．For example，several months after listening to an informative speech，Pete Gentry in North Carolina rescued his brother who is choking on food，by using the method taught by student speaker，Julie Paris．In addition to saving lives，informative speakers help people learn new skills，solve problems and acquire fascinating facts about the exciting world in which they live．26 Why do some children trapped in a burning building hide from masked fire fighters?27 What does the passage tell us about fire fighter Eric Velez?28 What do we learn about Pete Gentry?29 What message is the speaker trying to convey?Passage TwoSome people want to make and save a lot of money in order to retire early．I see people pursuing higher paying and increasingly demanding careers to accomplish this goal．They make many personal sacrifices in exchange for income today．The problem is that tomorrow might not come．Even if it all goes according to plan，will you know how to be happy when you are not working if you spend your entire life making money? More importantly，who will be around for you to share your leisure time with? At the other extreme are people who live only for today．Why bother saving when I might not be here tomorrow，they argue．The danger of this approach is that tomorrow may come after all．And most people don't want to spend all their tomorrows working for a living．The earlier neglect of saving，however，makes it difficult not to work when you are older．You maybe surprise to hear me say that if you must pick an extreme I think it's better to pick the spend－all approach．As long as you don't mind continuing to work，assuming your health allows，you should be OK．At least，you are making use of your money，and hopefully deriving value and pleasure from it．Postponing doing what you love and being with people you love until retirement can be a mistake．It may never come．Retirement can be agreat time for some people．For others，it is a time of boredom，loneliness and poor health．30 Why do some people pursue higher paying but demanding careers?31 What is the danger facing people who live only for today?32 What does the speaker seem to advocate?Passage ThreeImagine that someone in your neighborhood broke the law，and the judge put the whole neighborhood under suspicion．How fair will that be? Well，it happens everyday to high schoolers．Just because some students have stolen things in shops，all of us are treated like thieves．Even though I’d never steal．Store employees looked at me like I’m some kind of hardened criminal．For example，during one lunch period，my friend Denny and I went to the Graben Gore Restaurant to have a hot dog．We arrived to find a line of students waiting outside．A new sign in the window told the story．“No more than two students at a time”．After 15 minutes，we finally got in．But the store manger laid the evil eye on us．I asked him about the new sign，and he said，“You kids are stealing too much stuff．” You kids? Too much stuff? We were not only assumed to be thieves，but brilliant，greedy thieves．The most annoying thing though，is the way employees watched my friends and me．It’s horrible．Once，at a drug store，I was looking around and found a guy standing on a large box，stocking the shelves．He was watching my hands，more than he was watching his own．I showed him that my hands were empty．He got down off his box and rushed off，as if he was going to get the store manger．How crazy is that！33．What does the speaker find to be unfair?34．What measure did the Graben Gore Restaurant take to stop stealing?35．What happened in a drug store that greatly annoyed the speaker?Section CWriting keeps us in touch with other people．We write to communicate with relatives and friends．We write to preserve our family histories so our children and grandchildren can learn and appreciate their heritage．With computers and Internet connections in so many households，colleges，and businesses，people are e－mailing friends and relatives all the time －－or talking to them in writing in online chat rooms．It is cheaper than calling long distance，and a lot more convenient than waiting until Sunday for the telephone rates to drop．Students are e－mailing their professors to receive and discuss their classroom assignments and to submit them．They are e－mailing classmates to discuss and collaborate on homework．They are also sharing information about concerts and sports events，as well as jokes and their philosophies of life．Despite the growing importance of computers，however，there will always be a place and need for the personal letter．A hand－written note to a friend or a family member is the best way to communicate important thoughts．No matter what the content of the message，its real point is，"I want you to know that I care about you．" This writing practice brings rewards that can’t be seen in bank accounts，but only in the success of human relationships．。