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2006年四级考试口语听力试题及答案

2006年四级考试口语听力试题及答案

2006年高校西班牙语专业四级考试口语听力试题(共50分)Primero: dictado (10 puntos)1.听写。

考生将听写一篇130字左右的文章。

首先,我们将以正常语速朗读一遍这篇文章。

之后,再断句朗读两遍,同时考生开始听写。

听写完毕后,我们再以正常语速通篇朗读一遍,以便考生核对。

现在开始听写。

TextoCon la llegada de las fiestas, llega el duro trabajo de elegir regalos. No se trata de un asunto fácil, porque el regalo es entendido como un mensaje lleno de significado. Puede expresar sentimientos difíciles de expresar con palabras.Hacemos regalos para manifestar a los demás el amor y la amistad que nos une. El regalo perfecto no es el más caro. Tampoco es el más deseado por otros. El factor sorpresa es muy importante. Otro punto que hay que tener en cuenta es la fecha de la que se trata. Un regalo navideño poco tiene que ver con uno de cumpleaños o de agradecimiento por cualquier otro motivo. Además, debemos prestar atención a la calidad. Por último, también es importante que el regalo sea del gusto de la persona a quien regalamos.(133 palabras) 听写到此结束。

06年6月英语四级考试答案及听力原文

06年6月英语四级考试答案及听力原文

答案1、 C They knew none of the other guests at the party.2、 B To the dentist's3、 C Dr.Andrews used to keep his patients waiting.4、 A Tom is usually talkative.5、 D To get the seminar schedule for the woman.6、 A The woman has to get the textbooks in other ways.7、 B Meet his lawyer.8、 A Jessic always says what she thinks.9、 D Helen is quiet.10、 D Jimmy's words are often not reliable.11、 C It has done more harm than good in the southern USA.12、 B They will soon be overgrown with kudzu.13、 C The climate there is unfavorable to its growth.14、 D An association of teachers and scholars15、 A Its largest expansinon took place during that period.16、 B Government funding.17、 C He started the organization Heifer International.18、 A To help starving families to become self-supporting.19、 A They should help other families the way they have been helped.20、 B It has helped relieve hunger in some developing countries.21. D they have difficulty finding qualified personnel at home22. D seeks either his own or his children's development23. A take cultural factors into consideration24. C provide a detailed description of their study and work experiences25. B the differences between the varieties of English26. C rewarding27. A girls will turn out to be less valuable than boys28. B girls can gain equal access to education29. C It will yield greater returns than other known investments.30. D the economic and social benefits of educating women31. C To prevent the car thief from restarting it once it stops.32. B self-prepared tools are no longer enough for car theft33. A A coded ignition key.34. D To allow for possible errors in the GPS system.35. B Contact the car owner.36. B Older parents can take better care of their children.37. D They have to go on working beyond their retirement age.38. C older parents tend to be concerned about their aging bodies39. A Approaching of death.40. C Not until they had the twins did they feel they had formed a family. Vocabulary41. A current42. B mood44. A held back45. D preferences46. C derive47. B occur48. D illegal49. A feature50. B forbids51. C penalty52. A distinguish53. D pick up54. C impression55. B participate56. D hold on to57. B tackle58. A state59. C significant60. D soared61. C symptoms62. A laid off63. B traced64. D proportion66. A performance67. C apply68. D affordable69. B treat70. D Inspired71. A ago 72. C idea 73. B come 74. A indoor 75. D revealed76. B down 77. C safe 78. A reduced 79. D destroy 80. B however81. C completely 82. A or 83. B fact 84. D developed 85. A starts86. D inevitably 87. C instead 88. C adopting 89. B beneficial 90. A Entire听力原文Section A11. M: What was it like working with those young stars?W: It was a great group, I always got mad when people said that we didn’t get along, just because we’re girls, there was n ever a fight. We had a great time.Q: What does the woman mean?12. M: Are you telling me you don’t have a housekeeper?W: No, we don’t. if you make a mess, you clean up yourself.Q: What do we learn from this conversation?13. M: I hear that the Edwards are thinking of buying another house.W: Should they be doing that with all the other expenses they have o pay? Anyhow, they are over 70 now, their present house is not too bad.Q: What does the man imply?14. W: You look like you are freezing to death. Why don’t you put this on?M: Thank you, it was so warm at noon, I didn’t expect the weather to change so quickly.Q: What do we learn from the conversation?15. W: I’ll have the steak, French fries, and let’s see, chocolate ice cream for dissert.M: Oh, oh, you know these things will ruin your health, too much fat and sugar, how about ordering some vegetables and fruit instead?Q: Where does the conversation most probably take place?16. W: What was it like growing up in New York’s Bronx District? Was it safe?M: To me it was, it was all I knew. My mom would send me to the shop and I’d go and buy things when I was about 8 years old.Q: What do we learn from the conversation?17. W: Nice weather, isn’t it? Oh, I’ve seen you around the office, butI don’t think we’ve met, I am Henry Smith, I work in the Market Research Section.M: Nice to meet you, Henry, I am Helen Grant, I am in the Advertising Section on the ninth floor.Q: What can we infer from the conversation?18. M: Ma’am, I hear you have an apartment for rent, can I take a look at it?W: Sure, you’re welcome any time by appointment, but I have to tell you the building is close to a railways. And if you can’t put up with the noise you might as well save the trip.Q: What do we learn from the conversation?Conversation 1W: Please have a seat, Mr. Saunders. I received your job resume last week, and it was very impressed.M: Thank you!W: We are a small financial company trading mostly stocks and bonds may I ask why you are so interested in working for us?M: Your company has an impressive reputation and I’ve always wanted to work for a smaller company.W: That’s good to hear. Would you mind telling me a little bit about your present job?M: I’m currently working in a large international company in charge of a team of 8 brokers. We buy and sell stocks for major clients worldwide.W: Why do you think you are the right candidate for this position?M: As a head broker, I have a lot of experiences in the stock market, I deal with the clients on the daily bases, and I enjoy working with people.W: Well, you might just be the person we’ve been looking for. Do you have any questions?M: Aha, if I were hired, how many accounts would I be handling?W: you will be working with two other head brokers, in another words, you will be handling about a third of our clients.M: And who would I report to?W: Directly to me.M: I see. What kind of benefits package do you offer?W: Two weeks of paid vacation in your first year employment, you are also been entitled to medical and dental insurance, but this is something you should discuss with our Personnel Department. Do you have any other questions?M: No not at the moment.W: Well, I have to discuss you application with my colleagues and we’ll get back to you early next week.M: OK, thanks, it’s been nice meeting you!W: Nice meeting you too! And thanks for coming in today.19. What’s the purpose of Mr. Saunders’ visit?20. What is Mr. Saunders’ current job?21. What can we conclude from the conversation?Conversation 21W: Pardon?M: The book! You haven’t turned the page in the last ten minutes.W: No, Jim, I suppose I haven’t. I need to get through it, though, bu t I keep drifting away.M: So it doesn’t really hold your interest?W: No, not really. I wouldn’t bother with it, to be honest, but I have to read it for a seminar. I’m at a university.M: It’s a labor of labor then rather than a labor of love.W: I should say, I don’t like Dickens at all really, the author, indeed, I am starting to like the whole course less and less.M: It’s not just the book,, it’s the curse as well?W: Yeah, in a way, although the curse itself isn’t really that bad, a lot of it is pretty good, in fact, and the lecturer is fine, as to me, I suppose, you see, I want to do philosophy rather than English, but my parents took me out of it.M: So the courses are OK as such, it’s just that had if been left to you, you would choose a different one.W: Oh, they had my best interest and heart of course, my parents, they always do, don’t they? They believe that my job prospect would be pretty limited with the degree of philosophy. Plus, they give me a really generous allowance, but I am beginning to feel that I’m wasting my time and their money. They would be so disappointed though if I told them I was quitting.22. Why can’t Karen concentrate on the book?23. Why is Karen starting to like the course less and less?24. Who thinks Philosophy graduates have limited job opportunities?25. What is Karen thinking of doing?Section BPassage OneIn Greece, only rich people will rest in peace for ever when they die. Most of the population, however, will be undisturbed for only three years, then they will be dug up, washed, compressed into a small tin box, and placed in a bone room. If the body has only partially decayed, it is reburied in a smaller cheaper grave, but not for long, the body will be dug up again some time later when it has fully decayed. Buying a piece of land for a grave is the only way to avoid this process. The cost of the grave is so great that most p0eople choose to rent the grave for three years and even after it has been dug up, lasting peace is still not guaranteed. If no one pays for renting space in the bone room, the skeleton is removed and stored in a building in a poor part of the town. Lack of space in Athens is the main reason why the dead are dug up after the three years. The city is so overcrowded that sometimes dead bodies are kept in the hospitals for over a week until a grave is found. Athens’ city council wants to introduce cremation, that is burning dead bodies as a means of dealing with the problems. But the Greek church resists this practice, they believe the only place where people burn is hell, so burning dead bodies is against the Greek concept of life after death. To save space, the church suggested burying the bodies standing up instead of lying down. Some people proposed building multi-storey underground grave yards.26. What must Greeks do to keep the dead resting in ever-lasting peace?27. Why are most dead bodies in Athens dug up after three years?28. What suggestions does the church give about the burying of dead bodies?29. What practice does the Greek church object to?Passage TwoIf you visit a big city anywhere in the world, you will probably find a restaurant would serve the food of your own native country. Most large cities in theoffer international sample of foods. Many people enjoy eating the food of other nations. This is probably one reason why there are so many different kinds of restaurants in theUnited States. A second reason is that many Americans come from other part of the world. They enjoy tasting the foods of their native lands. In the city of Detroit, for example, there are many people from western Europe, Greece, Latin America, and the Far East. There are many restaurants in Detroit which serve the foods of these areas. There are many other international restaurants too. Americans enjoy the foods in these restaurants as well as the opportunity to better understand the people and their way of life. One of the most common international restaurants to be found in theUnited States is the Italian restaurant. The restaurant may be a small business run by a single family. The mother of the family cooks all of the dishes, and the father and children serve the people who come to eat there. Or it may be a large restaurant owned by several different people who worked together in the business. Many Italian dishes that Americans enjoy are made with meats, tomatoes and cheese, they are very delicious and tasty.30. Why are there so many international restaurants in the United States?31. Why do Americans like to go to international restaurants apart from enjoying the foods there?32. How is a typical Italian family restaurant run in theUnited States?Passage ThreeOne winter day in 1891, a class at a training school in Massachusetts, U.S.A, went into the gym for their daily exercises. Since the football season had ended, most of the young man felt they were in for a boring time.But their teacher, James Nasmith had other ideas. He had been working for a long time on a new game that would have the excitement of the American football. Nasmith showed the men a basket he had hung at the each end of the gym, and explained that they were going to sue a round European football, at first everybody tried to throw the ball into the basket no matter where he was standing. “Pass! Pass!” Nasmith kept shouting, blowing his whistle to stop the excited players. Slowly, they began to understand what was wanted of them. The problem with the new game, which was soon called “basketball”, was getting the ball out of the basket. They used ordinary food baskets with bottoms and the ball, of course, stayed inside. At first, someone had to climb up every time a basket was scored. It was several years before someone came up with the idea of removing the bottom of the basket and letting the ball fall through. There have been many changes in the rules since then, and basketball has become one of the world’s most popular sports.33. What did Nasmith do to entertain his students one winter day?34. According the speaker, what was the problem with the new game?35. How was the problem with the new game solved?Section CFor Americans, time is money. They say, “you only get so much time in this life; you’d better use it wisely.” The (36) ________ will not be better than the past or present, as American are (37) ________ to see things, unless people use their time for constructive activity. Thus Americans (38)________ a “well-organized” person, one who has a written list of thins to do and a (39) ________ for doing them. The ideal person is punctual and is (40)________ of other people’s time. They do not (41)________ people’s time with conversation or other activity that has no (42) ________ beneficial outcome.The American attitude toward time is not (43) ________ shared by others, especially non-Europeans. They are more likely to regard time as (44)________________________________. One of the more difficult things many students must adjust to in the states is the notion that time must be saved whenever possible and used wisely every day.In the contest (45)________________________________, McDonald’s, KFC, and other fast food establishments are successful in a country where many people want to spend the least amount of time preparing an d eating meals. As McDonald’s restaurants (46) ________________________________, bringing not just hamburgers but an emphasis on speed, efficiency, and shiny cleanliness.36. future37. trained38. admire39. schedule40. considerate41. waste42. visible43. necessarily44. something that is simply there around them, not something they can use45. the fast food industry can be seen as a clear example of American cultural product46. spread around the world, they have been viewed as symbols of American society and culture(注:可编辑下载,若有不当之处,请指正,谢谢!)。

2006年6月17CET4权威答案

2006年6月17CET4权威答案

洛基英语,中国在线英语教育领导品牌2006年6月17CET4权威答案阅读答案此答案仅供参考(北京导航李勇全、王轶群、、卢春江、郑景婷提供)PartⅡReading Comprehension21. C) they want to expand their business beyond home borders22. D) seeks either his own or his children's development23 A) take cultural factors into consideration24. C) provide a detailed description of their study and work experiences25. B) the differences between the varieties of English26. C) rewarding27. A) girls will turn out to be less valuable than boys28. B) girls can gain equal access to education29. C) It will yield greater returns than other known investments.30. D) the economic and social benefits of educating wom31.C) To prevent the car thief from restarting it once it stops.32. B) self-prepared tools are no longer enough for car theft33. B) A unique ID cord.34. D) To allow for possible errors in the GPS system.35. B) Contact the car owner.36B) Older parents can take better care of their children.37. C) They can't get full pension unless they work some extra years.38. C) older parents tend to be concerned about their aging bodies39. A) Approaching of death.40. D) They believed that children born of older parents would be smarter. 词汇题参考答案答案此答案仅供参考(北京导航李勇全、王轶群、、卢春江、郑景婷提供)Part III V ocabulary (20 minutes)4l. B) initial42. B) mood43. D) evidence44.. A) held back45.D) preferences46.C) derive47 B) occur48. D) illegal49. A) feature50 B) forbids51.C) penalty52. A) distinguish53. D) pickup54. C) impression55. B) participate56. D) hold on to57.. B) tackle58. A) state59. C)significant60. D) soared61. C) symptoms62. A) laid off63. B) traced64. D) proportion65. B) burdened66. A) performance67. C) apply68. D) affordable69. B) treat70. D) Inspired“成千上万人疯狂下载。

06年英语专四听力原文和答案

06年英语专四听力原文和答案

2006年专四听力答案PART I DICTATIONThe InternetThe Internet is the most significant progress in the field of communication. /lmagine a book that never ends, a library with a million floors ,/or imagine a research project with thousands of scientists /working around the clock forever./This is the magic of the Internet. /Yet the Internet has the potential for good and bad. /0ne can find well-organized information-rich websites./At the same time, one can also find wasteful websites. /Most websites are known as different Internet applications./These include online games, chat 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 ends.PART ⅡLISTENING COMPREHENSIONSECTION A CONVERSATIONSQuestions I to 3 are based on the following conversation.M: Hello.W: Oh, hello, you must be a new student. Did you find us, Ok?M: Well, I got a bit lost and I had to ask a stranger, but I got here eventually.W; Oh, dear. Have you come far today?M; Only from Britain. I was staying with my brother.W: Oh, good. (1) How did you get here?M: (1) My brother took me to the railway station and I got a bus at this end.W: Aha, well, you'd better tell me your name, so I can find your form.M: It 's Mark Bern.W: Bern, Bern. Ah, yes. Oh, you've changed since this photo. (2) What happened to your beard and moustache, and you are not wearing glasses, either?M: No, I thought I'd better look smarter.W: Here is the key to your room. It is 501.M: Thanks. How do I get there?W: Go to the end of this corridor, turn left and it's the third door on the right.M: Thank you. Oh, there is a meeting for new students. What time is that?W: (3) Half past five in the Common Room on the ground floor at the other end of the corridor.M: Thanks a lot. Bye.Key: 1.C 2.A 3.BQuestions 4 to 6 are based on the following conversation.W: Hi, Steve, how are things?M: Hi, Maggie. Good, thanks. What's new with you?W: Oh, I was just wondering if you wanted to go out tonight.M: Well, (4)1 was thinking of going to the university library to do a bit of study. What have you got in mind?W: I thought we could just go for a walk, maybe down to that park near the beach.M: Tonight? (5) You must be joking. It's too cold.W: Oh, yes. It's too cold, but I still want to go out somewhere. That new Tom Cruise's film is on in town. How about that?M: Ok, what time does it start?W: Oh, I think it's half past eight or something. I will just get the paper and have a look. Just turn on for a minute. Look, the film got fantastic review in the paper last week. M: Ok,ok. (6) Where are we going to meet?W: (6)lt'd be easier if we met at the cinema.M: Ok. Where is it?W: Oh, you know, the Olyang.M: Where is that?W: (6) Near the Town Hall and opposite the bank.M: Oh, yeah. I know where it is. Ok, look, I will meet you there at fifteen past eight. Key:4.D 5.B 6.DQuestions 7 to 10 are based on the following conversation.W: What are you reading. Bill?M: It's this week's New Scientist ,whyI .W: I was just wondering. It looks interesting. (9) But I've never actually read it myself. It's for real scientists—or can ordinary people like me understand it?M: Oh, it's for anyone really. It usually has articles and stories about character affairs and about science as well as papers about new development and research. I am reading about new telephone that allows you to see the person you are speaking to as well as hear him.W: Oh,I've heard about it. (7)/(9)ls it on the market yet? Can I buy one?M: No, not this one. (8) But the company has made other models to try out on business. This one is special because its color and the image is moving.W: Oh, that's interesting.M: You see the first video phones that what they called were made in Japan. But they can only show a still, black and white image. So this video phone is much better than that. (8) Mind you and I'm not sure I want one, would you?W: (8) Well, no. I don't think I would. I bet it costs a lot of money. Does it say how much it costs?M: Yes, the early black and white ones cost several hundred pounds, (7) but the one the story is about costs several thousand pounds.W: En. Why does anybody want one, do you think?M: Business organizations that need to frequently contact overseas organizations would want it. (10) It's like a face-to-face conversation. So maybe a lot of overseas travel can be avoided.W: (9) Yes, I suppose so.Key: 7.C 8.C 9.B 10.ASECTION B PASSAGESQuestions II to 13 are based on the following passage.If you're in a western country, you often see people walking their dogs. It is still true that a dog is the most useful animal in the world. (13) However the reason why one keeps the dog has changed. (11) Once upon a time, a man met a dog and wanted it to help him in the fight against other animals. And the dog listened to him and did what he told him to do. Later people used dogs for hunting other animals. And dogs did not eat what they got until their masters agreed. (11) Dogs were also used for driving sheep and guarding chickens. But now people in towns and cities do not need dogs to fight other animals any more. Of course, they keep them to frighten thieves. But the most important reason for keeping dogs is that they feell only in the city. For a child, a dog is his best friend when he has no friends to play with; for a young wife, a dog is her child when she does not have her own; for old people, a dog is also a child when their real children have grown up and left. (12) Now people do not have to use a dog, but they keep it as a friend,just like a member of the family.Key: 11.D 12.A 13.DQuestions 14 to 17 are based on the following passage.I am going to work in a totally new environment. I'll have to get used to different working conditions. I am used to working in quite high-tech sort of industry that has got lots of machinery and everything. But now I am going to a place that(14) has no machinery as such, apart from a typewriter. The place has no electricity at all, no photocopiers,all the things that you just take for granted here. They just won't be there any more. I'll be staying near the school in quite a small village. And (15)1 will be staying in a teacher's house, living with two or three other volunteer teachers. I'll have to get used to not having the variety of different foods that you have here like twenty different varieties of breakfast serial. (16) And the range of food there is much smaller, not many choices. I'll also have to get used to getting water from a well, not having electricity which means gas lamps in the evening; which means the difficulty of preparing for the next day's lessons in poor light; which means different ways of getting your clothes washed. (17) There will be all sorts of big differences like that, but I'll have to get used to when I arrive there.Key: 14.B 15.D 16.A 17.CQuestions 18 to 20 are based on the following passage.The most common type of child abuse you know is beating with the hands or with an instrument usually a cane in some places. Nearly a third of the abused children we see are (18) in the age group between six and ten, and about sixty-five percent of them are boys. (18) This is the age group when children are first to expect to study hard and parents have great expectations of their progresses in school. Boys of course attract more abuse such as beating because (20) once again parental expectations are high, and boys tend to be more energetic and difficult to control than girls. Most experts seem toagree that the child abuse is caused by a combination of social and psychological factors. Families who beat their children are not particularly different from other people. (20) The only difference that exists between them is that they lack skills in the establishing good relationships with their children. These families too .generally speaking, have other problems such as (19) marriage problems or financial problems. Some parents are hurting their children because they strongly believe in the use of traditional discipline methods. But many of them have (19) emotional problems. (20) They are often the victims of violence themselves. Sometimes they even bear an unreasonable hatred for a child because they believe that the child has brought the family bad luck.Key: 18.B 19.A 20.CSECTION C NEW BROADCASTNews Item I(21) American coast guard officials in Florida say they have returned to Cuba a group of would-be migrants who try to (22) make their way to the United States in an unusual vessel, a floating truck. They said one of their planes spotted the Cubans more than halfway through their journey, and the coast guard could not believe their eyes when they saw the vessel. The Cubans had attached floats and propellers to (22) a 1951 shabby truck.Key: 21.D 22.BNews Item 2All large and medium-sized Chinese cities will have greater air quality monitoring by 2010, says a government official. The government has spent 150 million yuan on air quality monitoring systems across China since 2000 when officials began paying greater attention to air quality monitoring. (23) More than 220 cities now have air quality monitoring systems and 42 others will have systems in place by the end of this year.Key:23.DNews Item 3(25) Storms sank two river ferries in southern Bangladesh on Sunday and some (24)90 passengers were reported missing while at least another 68 died. One of the packed ferries carrying around 150 people capsized early on Sunday on the Meghna river and (25)50 were rescued. A second ferry sank on the same river just one kilometer away leaving 40 passengers missing after (25) 6 were rescued.Key:24.B 25.ANews Item 4(26) The Indonesian government has given official approval for an Australian consulate in Dili. The first Australian consulate officials will travel to the East Timor capital next week as well as serving the consular needs of Australian in the region. The consulate will facilitate Australian support to the United Nation's assistance mission inEast Timor. The announcement follows in principle their agreement reached on the opening of the consulate between Australian prime minister and Indonesian president in Barley last month.Key:26.CNews Item 5(27) PepsiCo of the US and Unilever of the UK have become the latest foreign entrance in China's competitive bottle tea market. The two companies launched Lipton's iced tea in Guangzhou last week in a 50-50 venture. (28) “PepsiCo is contributing its bottling facilities and distribution networks to the alliance while Unilever provides the famous tea brand and recipe.”company executive said. China has a growing bottle tea market estimated to be worth 10 billion Yuan. It has been dominated in recent years by two Taiwanese brands .Master Kang and Uni-President. Three other big brands. Nestle, Guangdong based Jianiibao and Lipton, have just entered the market this year. Swiss company Nestle is working in conjunction with Coca Cola.Key:27.A 28.CNews Item 6(29) The Isreali peace camp has launched tfa,e biggest protest in years (30) with more than 100 000 people protesting on Saturday and demanding the country leave Gaza, after Palestinian militants dealt Israel's army its deadliest blow since 2002. Crowds at Tel Aviv's main square added to the growing call for withdrawal from the war-torn territory. (30) The killing of 13 soldiers by militants in the Gaza strict last week has deepened already strong support in Israel for Prime Minister Sharon's Gaza pullout plan which is being delayed by hardliners in his right-wing Likud party.Key: 29.B 30.D。

2006年6月17日大学英语四级(CET-4)真题试卷

2006年6月17日大学英语四级(CET-4)真题试卷

2006年6月17日大学英语四级(CET-4)真题试卷试卷一密封条由考生亲自启封注意事项一、将自己的校名、姓名、学校代号、准考证号写在答题纸和试卷二上。

将本试卷代号划在答题纸上。

二、试卷一、答题纸和试卷二均不得带出考场。

考试结束,监考人员收卷后考生才可离开。

三、仔细读懂题目的说明。

四、在90分钟内做完试卷一上的Part I至Part III和试卷二上的Part IV 90分钟后,监考人员收取答题纸和试卷一,然后考生再做试卷二上的作文题。

作文题答题时间为30分钟。

全部考试时间为120分钟,不得拖延时间。

五、多项选择题的答案一定要划在答题纸上,凡是写在试卷上的答案一律无效。

试卷二上的题目答案直接写在试卷二上。

六、多项选择题每题只能选一个答案;如多选,则该题无分。

选定答案后,用HB浓度以上的铅笔在相应字母的中部划一条横线。

正确的方法是:[A] [B] [C] [D]。

使用其它符号答题者不给分。

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全国大学英语四、六级考试委员会Part I Listening Comprehension (20 minutes)Section ADirections: In this section, you will hear 10 short conversations. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about whatwar said. Both the conversation and the question will bespoken only once: After each question there will be a pause.During the pause, you maxi read the four choices marked A),B), C) and D), and decide which is, the best answer. Thenmark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with asingle line through the center.Example:You will hear:You will read:A) At the office.B) In the waiting room.2006年6月17日大学英语四级(CET-4)真题C) At the airport.D) In a restaurant.From the conversation we know that the two were talking about somework they had to finish in the evening. This conversation is most likely tohave taken place at the office. Therefore, A) “At the office”is the bestanswer. You should choose [A] on the Answer Sheet and mark it with asingle line through the centre.Sample Answer [A] [B] [C] [D]1. A) They went a long way to attend the party.B) They didn’t think much of the food and drinks.C) They knew none of the other guests at the party.D) They enjoyed the party better than the other guests.2. A) To the bookstore.B) To the dentist’s.C) To the market.D) To the post office.3. A) Dr. Andrews has been promoted for his thoroughness.B) She disagrees with Dr. Andrews on many occasions.C) Dr. Andrews used to keep his patients waiting.D) She dislikes Dr. Andrews as much as the new physician.4. A) Tom is usually talkative.B) Tom has a very bad temper.C) Tom has dozens of things to attend to.D) Tom is disliked by his colleagues.5. A) To pickup the woman from the library.B) To make a copy of the schedule for his friend.C) To find out more about the topic for the seminar.D) To get the seminar schedule for the woman.6. A) The woman has to get the textbooks in other ways.B) The woman has sold her used textbooks to the bookstore.C) The man is going to buy his textbooks from a bookstore.D) The man doesn’t want to sell his textbooks to the woman.7. A) Attend a conference.B) Give a speech.C) Meet his lawyer.D) Make a business trip.8. A) Jessie always says what she thinks.2006年6月17日大学英语四级(CET-4)真题B) Jessie seems to have a lot on her mind.C) Jessie is wrong to find fault with her boss.D) Jessie should know the marketing director better.9. A) Helen is talkative.B) Helen is active.C) Helen is sociable.D) Helen is quiet.10. A) Jimmy will regret marrying a Frenchwoman.B) Jimmy is rich enough to buy a big house.C) Jimmy is not serious in making decisions.D) Jimmy’s words are often not reliable.Section BDirections: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end ofeach passage, you will hear some questions. Both the passageand the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear aquestion, you must choose the best answer from the fourchoices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark thecorresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single linethrough the centre.Passage OneQuestions 11 to 13 are based on the passage you have just heard.11. A) It can be used by farmers to protect large buildings.B) It was brought to the northern USA by Asian farmers.C) It has done more harm than good in the southern USA.D) It was introduced into the USA to kill harmful weeds.12. A) People will have to rely on kudzu for a living.B) They will soon be overgrown with kudzu.C) They will become too hard to plough.D) People will find it hard to protect the soil.13. A) The farmers there have brought it under control.B) The factories there have found a good use for it.C) The climate there is unfavorable to its growth.D) The soil there is not so suitable for the plant.Passage TwoQuestions 14 to 17 are based on the passage you have just heard.14. A) A business corporation.B) The universe as a whole.2006年6月17日大学英语四级(CET-4)真题C) A society of legal professionals.D) An association of teachers and scholars.15. A) Its largest expansion took place during that period.B) Its role in society went through a dramatic change.C) Small universities combined to form bigger ones.D) Provincial colleges were taken over by larger universities.16. A) Private donations.B) Government funding.C) Grants from corporations.D) Fees paid by students.Passage ThreeQuestions 18 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard.17. A) He was wounded in the Spanish civil war.B) He was interested in the study of wild animals.C) He started the organization Heifer International.D) He sold his cows to many countries in the world.18. A) To help starving families to become self-supporting.B) To make plans for the development of poor communities.C) To teach people how to use new skills to raise animals.D) To distribute food to the poor around the world.19. A) They should help other families the way they have been helped.B) They should offer all baby animals to their poor neighbors.C) They should submit a report of their needs and goals.D) They should provide food for the local communities.20. A) It has improved animal breeding skills all over the world.B) It has helped relieve hunger in some developing countries.C) It has promoted international exchange of farming technology.D) It has bridged the gap between the rich and the poor in America.Part II Reading Comprehension (35 minutes)Passage oneDirections: There are 4 passages in this part, Each passage is followed by some questions at unfinished statements. For each of themthere are four choices marked A), B), C) and D). You shoulddecide on the best choice and mark the corresponding letter onthe Answer Sheet with a single line through the center. Questions 21 to 25 are based on the following passage.Interest in pursuing international careers has soared in recent years,2006年6月17日大学英语四级(CET-4)真题enhanced by chronic (长久的) personnel shortages that are causingcompanies to search beyond their home borders for talent.Professionals seek career experience outside of their home countries fora variety of reasons. They may feel the need to recharge their batteries witha new challenge. They may want a position with more responsibility that encourages creativity and initiative. Or they may wish to expose theirchildren to another culture, and the opportunity to learn a second language.When applying for a job, one usually has to submit a resume orcurriculum vitae (CV). The two terms generally mean the same thing: aone-or two-page document describing one’s educational qualifications and professional experience. However, guidelines for preparing a resume areconstantly changing. The best advice is to find out what is appropriateregarding the corporate (公司) culture, the country culture, and the cultureof the person making the hiring decision. The challenge will be to embracetwo or more cultures in one document. The following list is a good place tostart.●“Educational requirements differ from country to country. In almostevery case of ‘cross-border’ job hunting, just stating the title of your degreewill not bean adequate description. Provide the reader with details aboutyour studies and any related expe rience.”●Pay attention to the resume format you use-chronological orreverse-chronological order. Chronological order means listing your ‘oldest’work experience first. Reverse-chronological order means listing your current or most recent experience first. Most countries have preferences about which format is most acceptable. If you find no specific guidelines, the general preference is for the reverse-chronological format.”●If you are submitting your resume in English, find out if the recipient (收件人) uses British English or American English because there are variations between the two versions. For example, university education is often referred to as ‘tertiary education’ in the United Kingdom, but this term is almost never used in the United States. A reader who is unfamiliar with these variations may assume that your resume contains errors.21. Companies are hiring more foreign employees because ________.A) they find foreign employees are usually more talentedB) they need original ideas from employees hired overseasC) they want to expand their business beyond home bordersD) they have difficulty finding qualified personnel at home22. The author believes that an individual who applies to work overseas________.A) is usually creative and full of initiativeB) aims to improve his foreign language skillsC) is dissatisfied with his own life at home2006年6月17日大学英语四级(CET-4)真题D) seeks either his own or his children’s development23. When it comes to resume writing, it is best to ________.A) take cultural factors into considerationB) learn about the company’s hiring processC) follow appropriate guidelines for job huntingD) know the employer’s personal likes and dislikes24. When writing about qualifications, applicants are advised to ________.A) stress their academic potential to impress the decision makerB) give the title of the university degree they have earned at homeC) provide a detailed description of their study and work experiencesD) highlight their keen interest in pursuing a ‘cross-border’ career25. According to the author’s last piece of advice, the applicants should beaware of ________.A) the different educational systems in the US and the UKB) the differences between the varieties of EnglishC) the recipient’s preference with regard to the formatD) the distinctive features of American and British culturesQuestions 26 to 30 are based on the following passage.Passage TwoEducating girls quite possibly yields a higher rate of return than any other investment available in the developing world. Wom en’s education may be unusual territory for economists, but enhancing women’s contribution to development is actually as much an economic as a social issue. And economics, with its emphasis on incentives (激励), provides guideposts that point to an explanation for why so many girls are deprived of an education.Parents in low-income countries fail to invest in their daughters because they do not expect them to make an economic contribution to the family: girls grow up only to marry into somebody else’s family and bear children. Girls are thus seen as less valuable than boys and art kept at home to do housework while their brothers are sent to school-the prophecy (预言) becomes self-fulfilling, trapping women in a vicious circle (恶性循环) of neglect.An educated mother, on the other hand, has greater earning abilities outside the home and faces an entirely different set of choices. She is likely to have fewer but healthier children and can insist on the development of all her children, ensuring that her daughters are given a fair chance. The education of her daughters then makes it much more likely that the next generation of girls, as well as of boys, will be educated and healthy. The vicious circle is thus transformed into a virtuous circle.Few will dispute that educating women has great social benefits. But it2006年6月17日大学英语四级(CET-4)真题has enormous economic advantages as well. Most obviously, there is thedirect effect of education on the wages of female workers. Wages rise by 10to 20 per cent for each additional year of schooling. Such big returns areimpressive by the standard of other available investments, but they are justthe beginning. Educating women also has a significant impact on healthpractices, including family planning.26. The author argues that educating girls in developing countries is________.A) troublesomeB) labor-savingC) rewardingD) expensive27. By saying “... the prophecy becomes self-fulfilling...” (Lines 45, Para.2). the author means that ________.A) girls will turn out to be less valuable than boysB) girls will be capable of realizing their own dreamsC) girls will eventually find their goals in life beyond reachD) girls will be increasingly discontented with their life at home28. The author believes that a vicious circle can turn into a virtuous circlewhen ________.A) women care more about educationB) girls can gain equal access to educationC) a family has fewer but healthier childrenD) parents can afford their daughters’ education29. What does the author say about women’s education?A) It deserves greater attention than other social issues.B) It is now given top priority in many developing countries.C) It will yield greater returns than other known investments.D) It has aroused the interest of a growing number of economists.30. The passage mainly discusses ________.A) unequal treatment of boys and girls in developing countriesB) the potential earning power of well-educated womenC) the major contributions of educated women to societyD) the economic and social benefits of educating womenPassage ThreeQuestions 31 to 35 are based on the following passage.Speeding off in a stolen car, the thief thinks he has got a great catch. But he is in for an unwelcome surprise. The car is fitted with a remote immobiliser (锁止器), and a radio signal from a control centre miles away2006年6月17日大学英语四级(CET-4)真题will ensure that once the thief switches the engine off, he will not be able tostart it again.The idea goes like this. A control box fitted to the car contains amini-cellphone, a micro-processor and memory, and a GPS (全球定位系统)satellite positioning receiver. If the car is stolen, a coded cellphone signalwill tell the control centre to block the vehicle’s engine management systemand prevent the engine being restarted.In the UK, a set of technical fixes is already making life harder for carthieves. ‘The pattern of vehicle crime has changed,’ says Martyn Randall, asecurity expert. He says it would only take him a few minutes to teach aperson how to steal a car, using a bare minimum of tools. But only if the caris more than 10 years old.Modern cars are far tougher to steal, as their engine managementcomputer won’t allow them to start unless they receive a unique ID codebeamed out by the ignition (点火) key. In the UK, technologies like thishave helped achieve a 31% drop in vehicle-related crime since 1997.But determined criminals are still managing to find other ways to stealcars, often by getting bold of the owner’s keys. And key theft is responsiblefor 40% of the thefts of vehicles fitted with a tracking system.If the car travels 100 metres without the driver confirming their ID, thesystem will send a signal to an operations centre that it has been stolen. Thehundred metres minimum avoids false alarms due to inaccuracies in the GPS signal.Staff at the centre will then contact the owner to confirm that the car really is missing, and keep police informed of the vehicle’s movements via the car’s GPS unit.31. What’s the function of the remote immobilizer fitted to a car?A) To help the police make a surprise attack on the car thief.B) To allow the car to lock automatically when stolen.C) To prevent the car thief from restarting it once it stops.D) To prevent car theft by sending a radio signal to the car owner.32. By saying “The pattern of vehicle crime has changed” (Lines 1-2. Para.3), Martyn Randall suggests that ________.A) it takes a longer time for the car thief to do the stealingB) self-prepared tools are no longer enough for car theftC) the thief has to make use of computer technologyD) the thief has lost interest in stealing cars over 10 years old33. What is essential in making a modem car tougher to steal?A) A coded ignition key.B) A unique ID card.2006年6月17日大学英语四级(CET-4)真题C) A special cellphone signal.D) A GPS satellite positioning receiver.34. Why does the tracking system set a 100-metre minimum beforesending an alarm to the operations centre?A) To leave time for the operations centre to give an alarm.B) To keep police informed of the car’s movements.C) To give the driver time to contact the operations centre.D) To allow for possible errors in the GPS system.35. What will the operations centre do first after receiving an alarm?A) Start the tracking system.B) Contact the car owner.C) Block the car engine.D) Locate the missing car.Passage FourQuestions 36 to 40 are based on the following passage.Psychiatrists (精神病专家) who work with older parents say thatmaturity can be an asset in child rearing-older parents are more thoughtful,use less physical discipline and spend more time with their children. Butraising kids takes money and energy. Many older parents find themselvesbalancing their limited financial resources, declining energy and failing health against the growing demands of an active child. Dying and leaving young children is probably the older parents’ biggest, and often unspoken, fear. Having late-life children, says an economics professor, often means parents, particularly fathers, “end up retiring much later.” For many, retirement becomes an unobtainable dream.Henry Metcalf, a 54-year-old journalist, knows it takes money to raise kids. But he’s also worried that his energy will give out first. Sure, he can still ride bikes with his athletic fifth grader, but he’s learned that young at heart doesn’t mean young. Lately he’s been taking afternoon naps (午睡) to keep up his energy. “My body is aging,” says Metcalf. “You can’t get away from that.”Often, older parents hear the ticking of another kind of biological clock. Therapists who work with middle-aged and older parents say fears about aging are nothing to laugh at. “They worry they’ll be mistaken for grandparents, or that they’ll need help getting up out of those little chairs in nursery school,” says Joann Galst, a New York psychologist. But at the core of those little fears there is often a much bigger one: “that they won’t be alive long enough to support and protect their child,” she says.Many late-life parents, though, say their children came at just the right time. After marrying late and undergoing years of fertility (受孕) treatment, Marilyn Nolen and her husband. Randy, had twins. “We both wanted2006年6月17日大学英语四级(CET-4)真题children,” says Marilyn, who was 55 when she gave birth. The twins havegiven the couple what they desired for years, “a sense of family.” Kids ofolder dads are often smarter, happier and more sociable because their fathersare more involved in their lives. “The dads are older, more mature,” says Dr.Silber, “and more ready to focus on parenting.”36. Why do psychiatrists regard maturity as an asset in child rearing?A) Older parents are often better prepared financially.B) Older parents can take better care of their children.C) Older parents are usually more experienced in bringing up theirchildren.D) Older parents can better balance their resources against children’sdemands.37. What does the author mean by saying “For many, retirement becomesan unobtainable dream” (Lines 7-8, Para. 1)?A) They are reluctant to retire when they reach their retirement age.B) They can’t obtain the retirement benefits they have dreamed of.C) They can’t get full pension unless they work some extra years.D) They have to go on working beyond their retirement age.38. The author gives the example of Henry Metcalf to show that ________.A) older parents should exercise more to keep up with their athleticchildrenB) many people are young in spirit despite their advanced ageC) older parents tend to be concerned about their aging bodiesD) taking afternoon naps is a good way to maintain energy39. What’s the biggest fear of older parents according to New Yorkpsychologist Joan Galst?A) Approaching of death.B) Slowing down of their pace of life.C) Being laughed at by other people.D) Being mistaken for grandparents.40. What do we learn about Marilyn and Randy Nolen?A) They thought they were an example of successful fertility treatment.B) Not until they reached middle age did they think of having children.C) Not until they had the twins did they feel they had formed a family.D) They believed that children born of older parents would be smarter.Part III V ocabulary (20 minutes)Directions: There are 30 incomplete sentences it: this part. For each sentence there are four choices marked A), B), C) and D).2006年6月17日大学英语四级(CET-4)真题Choose cite ONE answer that best completes the sentence.Then mark the Corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet witha single line through the center.41. People’s expectations about the future may have more influence ontheir sense of well-being than their ________ state does.A) currentB) initialC) modernD) primitive42. After working all day, he was so tired that he was in no ________ to goto the party with us.A) tasteB) moodC) senseD) emotion43. There is already ________ clear to show that plants and animals arebeing affected by climate change.A) witnessB) certificationC) identityD) evidence44. Many women still feel that they are being ________ by a male culture,particularly in the professional services sector.A) held backB) held forthC) held onD) held out45. The findings paint a unique picture of the shopping habits of customers,plus their motivation and ________.A) privilegesB) possibilitiesC) possessionsD) preferences46. It’s good to know that quite a few popular English expressions actually________ from the Bible.A) acquireB) obtainC) derive2006年6月17日大学英语四级(CET-4)真题D) result47. Tom, did it ever ________ to you that you would be punished forcheating on exams?A) happenB) occurC) reflectD) strike48. In the U.S. 88 percent of smokers had started before they were 18,despite the fact that it is ________ to sell cigarettes to anyone underthat age.A) liableB) liberalC) irrationalD) illegal49. According to the key witnesses, a peculiarly big nose is the criminal’smost memorable facial ________.A) featureB) hintC) spotD) signature50. Brazil’s constitution ________ the military use of nuclear energy.A) withdrawsB) forbidsC) interruptsD) objects51. Some people argue that the death ________ does not necessarily reducethe number of murders.A) plotB) practiceC) penaltyD) pattern52. Many personnel managers say it is getting harder and harder to________ honest applicants from the growing number of dishonest ones.A) distinguishB) disguiseC) dissolveD) discount2006年6月17日大学英语四级(CET-4)真题53. A study shows that students living in non-smoking dorms are less likelyto ________ the habit of smoking.A) make upB) turn upC) draw upD) pickup54. Almost all job applicants are determined to leave a good ________ ona potential employer.A) illusionB) reputationC) impressionD) reflection55. A special feature of education at MIT is the opportunity for studentsand faculty to ________ together in research activities.A) specializeB) participateC) consistD) involve56. Although they lost their jobs, savings and unemployment benefitsallow the couple to ________ their comfortable home.A) come in forB) catch up withC) look forward toD) hold on to57. Although many experts agree that more children are overweight, thereis debate over the best ways to ________ the problem.A) relateB) tackleC) fileD) attach58. An important factor in determining how well you perform in anexamination is the ________ of your mind.A) stateB) caseC) situationD) circumstance59. Research shows that there is no ________ relationship between howmuch a person earns and whether he feels good about life.2006年6月17日大学英语四级(CET-4)真题A) successiveB) subsequentC) significantD) sincere60. Sadly, as spending on private gardens has ________, spending onpublic parks has generally declined.A) heightenedB) liftedC) flownD) soared61. Lung cancer, like some other cancers, often doesn’t produce ________until it is too late and has spread beyond the chest to the brain, liver orbones.A) trailsB) therapiesC) symptomsD) symbols62. With the increasing unemployment rate, workers who are 50 to 60years old are usually the first to be ________.A) laid offB) laid asideC) laid outD) laid up63. The physical differences between men and women can be ________directly to our basic roles as hunters and child-bearers.A) pursuedB) tracedC) switchedD) followed64. It is clear that the dog has a much greater ________ of its brain devotedto smell than is the case with humans.A) compositionB) compoundC) percentD) proportion65. American college students are increasingly ________ with credit carddebt and the consequences can be rather serious.A) boosted2006年6月17日大学英语四级(CET-4)真题B) burdenedC) dischargedD) dominated66. Numerous studies already link the first meal of the day to betterclassroom ________.A) performanceB) functionC) behaviorD) display67. The most successful post-career athletes are those who can take theidentity and fife skills the learned in sports and ________ them toanother area of life.A) utilizeB) employC) applyD) exert68. The technological advances made it possible for the middle classes toenjoy what had once been ________ only to the very rich.A) manageableB) measurableC) acceptableD) affordable69. Being out of work, lane can no longer ________ friends to dinners andmovies as she used to.A) urgeB) treatC) appealD) compel70. ________ by the superstars on television, the young athletes trainedhard and played intensely.A) ImitatedB) ImposedC) InsuredD) InspiredPart IV Cloze (15 minutes)Directions: There are 20 blanks in the following passage. For each blank there are jour choices marked A), B), C) and D) on the rightside of the paper. You should choose the ONE that best fits into2006年6月17日大学英语四级(CET-4)真题the passage. Then mark the corresponding letter on theAnswer Sheet with a single line through the centre.The part of the environmental movement that draws my firm’s attentionis the design of cities’ buildings and products. When we designed America’sfirst so-called “green” office building in New York two decades __71__, wefelt very alone. But today, thousands of people come to green building conferences, and the __72__ that buildings can be good for people and the environment will be increasingly influential in years to __73__.Back in 1984 we discovered that most manufactured products fordecoration weren’t designed for __74__ use. The “energy-efficient” sealed commercial buildings constructed after the 1970s energy crisis __75__indoor air quality problems caused by materials such as paint, wall coveringand carpet. So far 20 years, we’ve been focusing on these ma terials __76__to the molecules, looking for ways to make them __77__ for people and theplanet.Home builders can now use materials-such as paints that release significantly __78__ amounts of organic compounds-that don’t __79__ thequality of the air, water, or soil. Ultimately, __80__, our basic designstrategy is focused not simply on being “less bad” but on creating __81__healthful materials that can be either safely returned to the soil __82__reused by industry again and again. As a matter of __83__, the world’slargest carpet manufacturer has already __84__ a carpet that is fully and。

大学英语四级考试(CET4)历年真题听力

大学英语四级考试(CET4)历年真题听力

大学英语四级考试(CET4)历年真题听力2006-12-23四级短对话原文11.M:Christmas is round the corner and I’m looking for a gift for my girlfriend. Any suggestions?W: Well, you have to tell me something about your girlfriend first. Also, what’s your budget?Q: What does the woman want the man to do?B. Give her more information.12.M:What would you like for dessert? I think I’ll have apple pie and ice cream.W: The chocolate cake looks great. But I have to watch my weight, you go ahead and get yours.Q: What will the woman most probably do?C. She’ll go without dessert.13.W: Having visited so many countries, you must be able to speak several different languages!M: I wish I could. But Japanese and, of course English are the only languages I can speak.Q: What do we learn from the conversation?A. The man can speak a foreign language.14.M: Prof. Smith asked me to go to his office after class. So it is impossible for me to make it to the bar at 10:00.W:Then it seems we’ll hav e to meet an hour later at the library.Q: What will the man do first after class?C. See Prof. Smith15.M:It’s already 11:00 now. Do you mean I ought to wait until Prof. Bloom comes back from class?W:Not really. You can just leave a note. I’ll give it to her later.Q: What does the woman mean?D. She can pass on the message for the man.16.M:How’s John now? Is he feeling any better?W: Not yet. It still seems impossible to make him smile. Talking to him is really difficult. And he gets upset easily over little things.Q: What do we learn about John from the conversation?B. He’s got emotional problems.17.M: Do we have to get the opera tickets in advance?W: Certainly! Tickets at the door are usually sold at a higher price.Q: What does the woman imply?D. It’s better to buy the tickets beforehand.18.M: The taxi driver must have been speeding.W: Well, not really! He crashed into the tree because he was trying not to hit a box that had fallen off the truck ahead of him.Q: What do we learn about the taxi driver?A. He turned suddenly and ran into a tree.23日四级长对话原文Conversation OneW:Hey, Bob, guess what? I’m going to visit Quebec next summer. I’m invited to go to a friend’s wedding, but while I’m there, I’d also like to do some sightseeing.M:That’s nice, Sherry. But do you mean the province of Quebec or Quebec City?W: I me an the province. My friend’s wedding is in Montreal, so I’m going there first. I’ll stay for 5 days.Is Montreal the capital city of the province?M:Well, many people think so because it’s the biggest city, but it’s not the capital. Quebec City is, but Montrealis great. The Santa Lawrence River runs right through the middle of the city. It’s beautiful in summer.W: Wow, and do you think I can get by in English? My French is okay, but not that good. I know most people there speak French, but can I also use English?M: Well, people speak both French and English there, but you’ll hear French most of the time and all the street signs are in French. In fact, Montreal is the third largest French-speaking city in the world. So you’d better practice your French before you go.W:Good advice, what about Quebec City? I’ll visit a friend from college who lives there now. What’s it like?M:It’s a beautiful city, very old. Many old buildings have been nicely restored. Some of them were built in the17th and 18th centuries. You’ll love it there.W:Fantastic, I can’t wait to go.19. What’s the woman’s main purpose of visiting Quebec?D. To attend a wedding in Montreal.20. What does the man advise the woman to do before the trip? C. Brush up on her French.21. What does the man say about Quebec City? B. It has many historical buildings.Conversation TwoM: Hi, Ms. Rowling. How old were you when you started to write, and what was your first book?W: I wrote my first finished story when I was about 6. It was about a small animal, a rabbit I mean, and I’ve been writing ever since.M: Why did you choose to be an author?W: If someone asked me how to achieve happiness, step one would be finding out what you love doing most and step two would be finding someone to pay you to do it. I consider myself very lucky indeed to be able to support myself by writing.M: Do you have any plans to write books for adults?W: My first two novels were for adults. I suppose I might write another one, but I never really imagine a target audience when I’m writing. The ideas come first, so itreally depends on the idea that grabs me next!M: Where did the ideas for the Harry Potter books come from?W:I’ve no i dea where ideas come from and I hope I never find out, it would spoil my excitement if it turned out I just have a funny little wrinkle on the surface of my brain which makes me think about invisible train platforms.M: How do you come up with the names of your characters?W: I invented some of the names in the Harry books, but I also collect strange names. I’ve gotten them from medieval saints, maps, dictionaries, plants, war memorials, and people I’ve met!M: Oh, you are really resourceful.22. What do we learn from the conversation about Ms. Rowling’s first book? A. It was about a little animal.23. Why does Ms. Rowling consider herself very luck? D. She can make a living by doing what she likes.24. What dictates Ms. Rowling’s writing? B. Her ideas.25. According to Ms. Rowling, where did she get the ideas for the Harry Potter books? A. She doesn’t really know where they originated.2006-12-23四级听力文章原文Passage oneReducing the amount of sleep students get at night has a direct impact on their performance at school during the day. According to classroom teachers, elementary and middle school students who stay up late exhibit more learning and attention problems. This has been shown by Brown Medical School and Bradley Hospital research. In the study, teachers were not told the amount of sleep students received when completing weekly performance reports. Yet they rated the students who have received eight hours or less as having the most trouble recalling old material, learning new lessons, and completing high quality work. Teachers also reported that these students had more difficulty paying attention. The experiment is the first to ask teachers to report on the effects of sleep deficiency in children. ‘Just staying up late can cause increased academic difficulty and attention problems for otherwise healthy while functioning kids’, said G. F., the study’s lead author. So the results provide professionals and parents with a clear message: when a child is havinglearning and attention problems, the issue of sleep has to be taken into consideration. ‘If we don’t ask about sleep and try to improve sleep patterns in kids’ struggling academically, then we aren’t doing our job’, F said. For parents, he said, the message is simple. Getting kids to bed on time is as important as getting them to school on time.26. What were teachers told to do in the experiment? C. Record students’ weekly performance.27. According to the experiment, what problem can insufficient sleep cause in students? B. Lack of attention.28. What message did the researcher intend to convey to parents? D. They should see to it that their children have adequate sleep.Passage twoP. P never wanted to be a national public figure. All she wanted to be was a mother and a homemaker. But her life was turned upside down when a motorist distracted by his cell phone, ran a stop sign and crashed into the side of her car. The impact killed her two-year-old daughter. Four months later, P. reluctantly but courageously decided to try to educate the public and to fight for laws to ban drivers from using cell phones while a car is moving. She wanted to save other children from what happened to her daughter. In herfirst speech, P. got off to a shaky start. She was visibly trembling and her voice was soft and uncertain. But as she got into her speech, a dramatic transformation took place. She stopped shaking and spoke with a strong voice. For the rest of her talk, she was a forceful and compelling speaker.She wanted everyone in the audience to know what she knew without having to learn it from a personal tragedy. Many inthe audience were moved to tears, and to action. Insubsequent presentations, P. gained reputation as a highly effective speaker. Her appearance on a talk show wasbroadcast three times transmitting her message to over14,000,000 people. Her campaign increased public awareness of the problem and prompted over 300 cities and several statesto consider restrictions on cell phone use.29. What was the significant change in P. P.’s life?C. She became a public figure.30. What had led to P.’s personal tragedy?D. Amotorist’s failure to concentrate.31. How did P. feel when she began her first speech?A. Nervous and unsure of herself.32. What could be expected as a result of P.’s efforts?B. Restrictions on cell phone use while driving.Passage 3Many people catch a cold in the springtime or fall. It makes us wonder if scientists can send a man to the moon, why can’t they find a cure for the common cold? The answer is easy. There’re actually hundreds of kinds of cold virusesout there. You never know which one you will get, so there isn’t a cure for each one. When a virus attacks your body, your body works hard to get rid of it. Blood rushes to your nose and causes a blockage in it. You feel terrible because you can’t breathe well. But your body is actually eating the virus. Your temperature rises and you get a fever. But theheat of your body is killing the virus. You also have a running nose to stop the virus from getting to your cells. You may feel miserable but actually your wonderful body is doing everything it can to kill the cold. Different people have different remedies for colds. In the United States and some other countries, for example, people might eat chicken soup to feel better. Some people take hot baths and drink warm liquids. Other people take medicines to relieve various symptoms of colds. There’s one interesting thing to note. Some scientists say taking medicines when you have a cold is actually bad for you. The virus stays in you longer because your body doesn’t develop a way to fight it and kill it.33. According to the passage, why haven’t the scientists find a cure for the common cold? B. There are too many kinds of cold viruses for them to identify.34. What does the speaker say about the symptoms of the common cold? D. They show our body is fighting the virus.35. What do some scientists say about taking medicinesfor the common cold according to the passage? A. It actually does more harm than good.2006-12-23四级听写原文You probably have noticed that people express similar ideas in different ways, depending on the situations they are in. This is very natural. All languages have two general levels of usage – a formal level and an informal level. English is no exception. The difference in these two levels is the situation in which you use a particular level. Formal language is the kind of language you find in textbooks,reference books and in business letters. You would also use formal English in compositions and essays that you write in school. Informal language is used in conversation with colleagues, family members and friends, and when we write personal notes or letters to close friends.Formal language is different from informal language in several ways. First, formal language tends to be more polite. What we may find interesting is that it usually takes more words to be polite. For example, I might say to a friend or a family member “Close the door, please.” But to a stranger, I probably would say, “Would you mind closing the door?” Another difference between formal and informal language is some of the vocabulary. There are bound to be some words and phrases that belong in formal language and others that are informal. Let’s say that I really like soccer. If I am talking to my friend, I might say, “I am just crazy about soccer.” But if I were talking to my boss, I would probably say, “I really enjoy soccer.”36. natural37. usage38. exception39. particular40. reference41. essays42. colleagues43. personal44. What we may find interesting is that it usually takes more words to be polite.45. But to a stranger, I probably would say, “Would you mind closing the door?”46. There are bound to be some words and phrases that belong in formal language and others that are informal。

2006年6月17日四级听力原文

2006年6月17日四级听力原文

2006年6月17日四级听力原文Section A1. M: I think the hostess really went out of her way to make the party a success.W: Yes, the food and drinks were great, but if only we had known a few of the other guests.Q: What did the two speakers say about the party?2. M: Can you stop by the post office and get me some envelopes and 39 cents’ stamps?W: Well, I am not going to stop by the post office, but I can buy you some at the bookstore after I see the dentist on Market street.Q: Where will the woman go first?3. M: How do you like the new physician who replaced Dr. Andrews?W: He may not seem as agreeable or as thorough as Dr. Andrews, but at least he doesn’t keep patients waiting for hours.Q: What can we infer from the woman’s answer?4. W: Tom must be in a bad mood today. He hasn’t said half a dozen words all afternoon.M: Oh, really? That’s not like the Tom we know.Q: What does the man imply?5. W: Do you have the seminar schedule with you? I’d like to find out the topic for Friday.M: I gave it to my friend, but there should be copies available in the library. I can pick one up for you.Q: What does the man promise to do?6. W: I wonder if you could sell me the Psychology textbooks. You took the course last semester, didn’t you?M: As a matter of fact, I already sold them back to the school bookstore.Q: What do we learn from the conversation?7. W: Here is this week’s schedule, Tony. On Monday, there is the board meeting. Your speech to the lion’s club is onTuesday afternoon. Then on Wednesday you have an appoint ment with your lawyer and…M: Wait, you mean the business conference on Tuesday is cancelled?Q: What will the man do this Tuesday?8. M: Can you believe it? Jessie told her boss he was wrong to have fired his marketing directorW: Yeah, but you know Jessie. If she has something in mind, everyone will know about it.Q: What does the woman mean?9. M: We’ve got three women researchers in our group: Mary, Betty and Helen. Do you know them?W: Sure. Mary is active and sociable. Betty is the most talkative woma n I’ve ever met. But guess what? Helen’s just the opposite.Q: What do we learn from the woman’s remark about Helen?10. W: Jimmy said that he was going to marry a rich French businesswoman.M: Don’t be so sure. He once told me that he had bought a big house. Yet he’s still sharing an apartment with Mark.Q: What does the man imply?Section BPassage 1Unless you have visited the southern United States, you probably have never heard of Kudzu. Kudzu, as any farmer in the south will sadly tell you, is a super-powered weed. It is a strong climbing plant. Once it gets started, Kudzu is almost impossible to stop. It climbs to the tops of the tallest trees. It can cover large buildings. Whole barns and farm houses have been known to disappear from view. Wherever it grows, its thick twisting stems are extremely hard to remove. Kudzu was once thought to be a helpful plant. Originally found in Asia, it was brought to America to help protect the land from being swallowed by the sea. It was planted where its tough roots which grow up to five feet long could help hold back the soil. But the plant soon spread to places where it wasn’t wanted. Farmers now have to fight to keep it from killing other plants. In a way, Kudzu is a sign of labor shortage in the south. Where there is no one to work the fields, Kudzu soon takes over. The northern United States faces no threat from Kudzu. Harsh winters kill it off. The plant loves the warmth of the south, but the south surely doesn’t love it. If someone could invent some use for Kud zu and remove it from southern farmland, his or her fortune would be assured.11. What do we learn about “Kudzu” from the passage?12. What will happen if the fields are neglected in the southern United States?13. Why isn’t Kudzu a threat to the northern United States?Passage 2The word “university” comes from the Latin word “universitas”, meaning “the whole”. Later, in Latin legal language, “universitas” meant a society or corporation. In the Middle Ages, the word meant “ an association of teachers and s cholars”. The origins of universities can be traced back to the 12th to14th centuries. In the early 12th century, long before universities were organized in the modern sense, students gathered together for higher studies at certain centers of learning. The earliest centers in the Europe were at Bolonia in Italy, founded in 1088. Other early centers were set up in France, the Czech Republic, Austria and Germany from 1150 to 1386. The first universities in Britain were Oxford and Cambridge. They were established in 1185 and 1209 respectively. The famous London University was founded in 1836. This was followed by the foundation of several universities such as Manchester and Birmingham, which developed from provincial colleges. It was in the 1960’s that the larg est expansion of higher education took place in Britain. This expansion took 3 basic forms: existing universities were enlarged, new universities were developed from existing colleges and completely new universities were set up. In Britain, finance for universities comes from three source: the first, and the largest source, is grants from the government, the second source is fees paid by students and the third one is private donations. All the British universities except one receive some government funding. The exception is Buckingham, which is Britain’s only independent university.14. What did the word “Universitas” mean in the Middle Ages?15. Why was the 1960s so significant for British Higher Education?16. What is the main financial source for British universities?Passage 3One of the biggest problems in developing countries is hunger. An organization called Heifer International is working to improve the situation. The organization sends farm animals to families and communities around the world. An American farmer, Dan West, developed the idea for Heifer International in the 1930s. Mr. West was working in Spain where he discovered a need for cows. Many families were starving because of the civil war in that county. So Mr. West asked his friends in the United States to send some cows. The first Heifer animals were sent in 1944. Since that time, more than 4,000,000 people in 115 countries have had better lives because of Heifer animals. To receive a Heifer animal, families must first explain their needs and goals. They must also make a plan which will allow them to become self-supporting. Local experts usually provide training. The organization says that animals must have food, water, shelter, health care and the ability to reproduce. Without them, the animals will not remain healthy and productive. Heifer International also believes that families must pass on some of their success to others in need. This belief guarantees that each person who takes part in the program also becomes a giver. Every family that receives a Heifer animal must agree to give that animal’s first female baby to other people in need . Families must also agree to pass on the skills and training they receive from Heifer International. This concept helps communities become self-supporting.17. What does the speaker tell us about Mr. West?18. What is the ultimate goal of Heifer International?19. What are families required to do after they receive support from Heifer International?20. What is the major achievement of Heifer International?。

2006年6月四级听力题目和答案

2006年6月四级听力题目和答案
18. A)The woman can't tolerate any noise. B)The man is looking for an apartment. C)The man has missed his appointment. D)the woman is going to take a train trip.
College English Test Band 4
June, 2006
Part Ⅲ Listening Comprehension
Section A Directions: In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long conversations. At the end of each conversation, one or more questions will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A) B) C)and D) and decide which is the best answer, then mark the corresponding letter on Answer sheet 2 with a single line though the centre.
B)Karen's parents. D)Karen herself.

四级听力对话必背词汇及短语

四级听力对话必背词汇及短语

四级听力对话必背词汇及短语2006年6月短对话all of a sudden 突然地,出乎意料地grow up 长大at an early age 年轻时have a great time 过得很愉快be angry with 与……生气How about ordering…? 要点……怎么样?be going to 即将is close to 紧挨着clean up 打扫,整理look for 寻找cut down 削减look like 看上去像freeze to death 冻死make a mess 弄乱get along 和睦相处might as well 倒不如,还是……的好get mad 发疯put on 穿上think of 考虑work as 做……工作get on well with 与……相处work for 为……工作长对话a little bit 一点儿in charge of 负责,管理ask for 要求in fact 事实上at the moment 目前,现在in other words 换句话说be entitled to do 有资格lack interest in 对……缺乏兴趣be satisfied with 满足于,满意于less and less 越来越少be worried about 担心prefer to 更喜欢deal with 处理,应付rather than 而不是drift away (思路)游离resign from 辞去……职务exchange with 与……交换thank for 感谢get through 完成2006年12月短对话ahead of 在……之前beforehand 预先around the corner 即将来临buy…for 为……买……at a higher price 以更高的价格crash into 撞到……上at half price 半价fall off 从……上掉下来be able to 能够get upset over…因为……而烦恼be late for 迟到in advance 提前leave a note 留便条pass on 传递go ahead 继续run into 撞到……上have a drink 喝酒take a look at 看一看what would you like for dessert? 你要什么甜食?长对话adapt from 根据……改写,改编get by 过得去brush up on 复习,重温go sightseeing 去观光call on 拜访grow out of 产生于can’t wait to go 迫不及待去make a living 谋生come up with 想出run through 贯通depend on 取决于turn out 结果是,证明是do some sightseeing 观光2007年6月短对话admire 赞赏,羡慕get out of 从……中出来appeal to… 对……有吸引力have no idea 不知道as soon as 一……就……interrupt 打断attend to 照顾,护理owing to 因为be about to 正打算photographer 摄影师be eager to do sth. 迫切做……pick up 拾起be fond of 喜爱spot 找到……位置take over 接管be meant for 适合于……throw away 扔掉block 街区turn out 结果是,证明是长对话ask for 要求have contact with 和……接触,和……联系at the end of 在……结束时in charge of 负责,主管bring into 使进入某种状态shift into 转移到,改变到discount 折扣take advantage of 趁……之机,占便宜2007年12月短对话athletic 运动的give away 分发,赠送basement 地下室in one’s place 处在某人的位置上confuse A with B 混淆AB in perfect condition 处于最佳状态furniture 家具now that 既然outdoors 在户外reservation (旅馆房间等)预订,预约overwork 过度工作run into 偶遇;遭遇(麻烦等)occur to sb. 让某人想起……secretary 秘书out of shape 走样,变形somewhat 稍微,有点purchase 购买to tell the truth 说实话reception 接待处长对话applicant 申请者promotion 提升,晋升be fed up with 对……感到厌烦recruit 雇佣,聘用relocation 重新安置instructor 教师,讲师stuff 东西,原料leave behind 留下,遗留take off 起飞negotiable 可以谈判的traffic jam 堵车urge 催促2008年6月短对话apology 道歉funeral 葬礼balcony (戏院的)楼厅heal 治愈,医治be eager to 盼望,渴望ignore 忽视,不理睬blame 责备,谴责main point 要点channel 频道misunderstand 误解compare with 与……比较plot 情节complicated 复杂的spill 溅出concentrate on 集中精力于strategy 策略contribute to 有助于,促成tedious 单调乏味的digital television system 数字电视系统tragic 悲惨的fall off 跌落twist one’s ankle 扭伤脚踝focus on 集中unrealistic 不实在的,不切实际的长对话accent 口音marketing consultant 市场顾问accountancy 会计师official uniform 官方制服appliances 电器on the alert 警惕apply for 请求,申请parking lot 停车场bushy 浓密的potential 潜力description 描述resume 简历,履历electricity board 电力部门rob 抢劫,抢夺in disguise 伪装,化装tourist industry 旅游业make off (尤指做了错事后)匆忙离开,逃走victim 受害人2008年12月短对话acquire a taste for 对……感兴趣inquire 询问amid 在……中journal 杂志apartment complex 公寓大楼keep in touch with 与……保持联系as well as 也,还lose contact with 与……失去联系available 可用的,可利用的make up one’s mind 决定be good at 擅长out of style 过时的candidate 候选人out of touch with 与……失去联系compete for 为……竞争pile 堆decline (委婉)拒绝slim 渺茫的drop sb. a line 写信给某人vacant 空的,空闲的hear from 收到……来信长对话acre 英亩phased retirement 阶段性退休administrative work 管理工作property 财产,产权at the time of 在……时候renew 更新concentrate on 全神贯注于scheme 安排,计划fix up 修理好specialized 专业的flexibility 灵活性,弹性temporary staff 临时工get out of 从……中得到tractor 拖拉机off season 淡季trial 试验personnel department 人事部2009年6月短对话application form 申请表get away for a while 离开一段时间be accused of 被指控go over 仔细检查be pleased with 对……满意How come…? 为什么……?book 预订finalize 把(计划,稿件等)最后定下来co-authored 合著的invest in 花钱买,投资confirm 确认give sb. a ride 顺便送某人contract 合同out of 用完,用光courageous 勇敢的,有胆量的popularity 流行,声望double 加倍profitable 有利可图的draw up 草拟thrilled 非常兴奋的entertain 招待,款待unbearable 承受不住的firefighter 消防员workload 工作量fix 修理长对话age group 年龄段make good money 赚大钱at one’s cost 费用算……的manual 手册,指南at the latest 最迟mix-up 混淆,混乱bad-tempered 脾气不好的pack 包裹by mistake 错误地partial 部分的,局部的by nature 生来,天生pass away 去世consult 请教pension 养老金,退休金dine out with…和……出外吃饭send out 发送do the repairs 修理temporary 临时的,暂时的express mail 快递the other day 前几天get by 过活,过得去up to 达到inconvenience 不便之处2009年12月短对话advanced physics 近代物理学parking meter 停车计时器bargain 议价pay off 成功,奏效brand 品牌praiseworthy 值得称颂的constructive 建设性的,有益的recommend 推荐dull 呆板的serve as 作为enhance 提高,增强small change 零钱face up to 勇敢地面对terrific 极好的,绝妙的lay sb. off 使下岗work out the gym 在健身房里锻炼身体out of shape 身材走样,身体不健康yield good results 产生了好的结果长对话an element of 少许have a reputation for 以……著称check book 支票簿inevitable 无法避免的combine 兼有out of control 失控computer programming 电脑编程parking lot 停车场creative 创造性的register 注册data processing 数据处理sign up for 选课,登记报名dictate 支配,决定take-away 外卖食物financial trader 金融证券交易员2010年6月短对话all the time 一直assignment 作业as soon as possible 尽快biology teacher 生物老师assemble 组装computation 计算assigned 指定的fair 公平的field trip 实地考察One day is as good as the next. 哪天都行。

2006年6月17日英语四级试题(阅读)

2006年6月17日英语四级试题(阅读)

2洛基英语,中国在线英语教育领导品牌Part II Reading Comprehension (35 minutes)Directons: There are 4 passages in this part. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A),B),C) and D). You should secide on the best choice and mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.Passage OneQuestions 21 to 25 are based on the following passage.Educating girls quite possibly yields a higher rate of return than any other investment available in the developing world. Women's education may be unusual territory for economists. but enhancing women's contribution to development is actually as much an economic as a social issue. And economics. with its emphasis on incentives(激励), provides guideposts that point to an explanation for why so many girls are deprived of an education.Parents in low-income countries fail to invest in their daughters because they do not expect them to make an economic contribution to the family: girls grow up only to marry into someboby else's family and bear children. Girls are thus seen as less valuable than boys and are kept at home to do housework while their brothers are sent to school - the prophecy(预言) becomes self-fulfilling, trapping women in a vicious circle(恶性循环) of neglect.An educatied mother, on the other hand, has greater earning abilities outside the home and faces an entirely different set of choices. She is likely to have fewer but healthier children and can insist on the development of all her children, ensuring that her daughters are given a fair chance. The education of her daughters then makes it much more likely that the next generation of girls, as well as of boys, will be educated and healthy. The vicious circle is thus transformed into a virtuous circle.英语四级考试网 src="/cet4/Files/2006-8/5/1049342098.gif" border=0>21. The author argues that educating girls in developing countries is ______.A. rewardingB. troublesomeC. expensiveD. labor-saving22. By saying “... the prophecy becomes self-fulfilling...”(Lines 4-5,Para 2),the author means that _______.A. girls will eventually find their goals in life beyond reachB. girls will be increasingly discontented with their life at homeC. girls will be capalbe of realizing their own dreamsD. girls will turn out to be less valuable than boys23. The author believes that a vicious circle can turn into a virtuous circle when ____.A. women care more about educationB. parents can afford their daughters' educationC. girls can gain equeal access to educationD. a family has fewer but healthier children24. What does the author say about women's education?A. It has aroused the interest of a growing number of economists.B. It will yield greater returns than other known investments.C. It is now given top priority in many developing countries.D. It deserves greater attention than other social issues.25. The pasage mainly discusses _____.A. unequal treatment of boys and girls in developing countriesB. the major contributions of educated women to societyC. the economic and social benefits of educating womenD. the potential earning power of well-educated women.Passage TwoQuestions 26 to 30 are based on the following passage.Psychiatrists(精神病专家) who work with older parents say that maturity can be an asset in child rearing - older parents are more thoughtful, use less physical discipline and spend more time with their children. But raising kids takes money and energy. Many older parents find themselves balancing theire limited financial resources, declining energy and failing health against the growing demands of an active child. Dying and leaving young children is probably the older parents' biggest, and often unspoken, fear. Having late-life children, says an economics professor, often means parents, particularly fathers, “end up retiring much later.”For many, retirement becomes an unobtainable dream.Henry Metcalf, a 54-year-old journalist, knows it takes money to raise kds. But he's also worried that his enery will give out first. Sure, he can still ride bkes with his athletic fifth grader. but he's learned that young at heart doesn't mean young. Lately he's been taking afternoon naps(午睡) to keep up his energy.“My body is aging,”says Metcalf.“You can't get away fro that.”Often, older parents hear the ticking of another kind of biological clock. Therapists who work withe middle-aged and older parents say fears about aging are nothing to laugh at. “They worry they'll be mistaken for grandparents, or that they'll need help getting up out of those little chairs in nursery school,”says Joann Galst, a New York psychologist. But at the core of those little fears there is often a much bigger one:“that they won't be alive long enough to support and protect their child,”she says.Many late-life parents, though, say their children came at just the right time. After marrying late and undergoing years of fertility(受孕) treatment, Marilyn Nolen and her usband, Randy, had twins.“We both wanted children,”says Marilyn, who was 55 when she gave birth. The twins have given the couple what the desired for years, “a sense of family.”Kids of older dads are often smarter, happier and more sociable because their fathers are more involved in their lives.“The dads are older, more mature,”says Dr.Silber,“and more ready to focus on parenting.”26. Why do psychiatrists regard maturity as an asset in child rearing?A. Older parents can better balance their resources against children's demands.B. Older parents are usually more experienced in bringing up their children.C. Older parents are often better prepared financially.D. Older parents can take better care of their children.28. The author gives the example of Henry Metcalf to show that ____.A. many people are young in spirit despite their advanced ageB. taking afternoon naps is a good way to naintain energyC. older parents tend to be concerned about their aging bodiesD. older parents should exercise more to keep up with their athletic children29. What's the biggest fear of older parents according to New York psychologist Joann Galst?A. Being laughed at by other people.B. Slowing down of their pace of life.C. Being mistaken for grandparents.D. Approaching of death.30. What do we learn about Marilyn and Randy Nolen?A. They thought they were an example of successful fertility treatment.B. Not until they had the twins did they feel they had formed a family.C. They believed that children born of older parents would be smarter.D. Not until they reached middle age did they think of having children.Passage ThreeQuestions 31 to 35 are based on the following passage.Interest in pursuing international careers has soared in recent years, enhanced by chronic(长久的) personnel shortages that are causing companies to search beyond their home borders for talent.Professionals seek career experience outside of their home ccountries for a variety of reasons. They may feel the need to recharge their batteries with a new challenge. They ay want a position with more responsibility that encourages creativity and initiative. Or they may wish to expose their children to another culture, and the opportunity to learn a second language.When applying for a job, one usually has to submit a resume or curriculum vitae(CV). The two terms generally mean the same thing: a one or two page document describing one's educational qualifications and professional experience. However, guidelines for preparing a resume are constantly changing. The best advice is to find out what is appropriate regarding the corporte(公司的) culture, the country culture, and the culture of the person making the hiring decision . The challenge will be to embrace two or more cultures in one document. The following list is a good place to start.I. Educational requirements differ from country to country. In almost every case of crossborder's job hunting, just stating the title of your degree will not be an adequate description. Provide the reader with details about your studies and any related experience.I. Pay attention to the resume format you use - chronological or reverse-chronologicalorder, Chronological order means listing your oldest'work experience first. Reverse-chronological order means listing your current or most recent experience first. Most countries have preferences about which format is most acceptable. If you find no specific guidelines. the general preference is for the reverse-chronological format.I. If you are submitting your resume in English, find out if the recipient(收件人) uses British English or American English because there are variations between the two verysions. For example,university education is often referred to as ‘testiary education’in the United Kingdom, but this term is almost never used in the United States. A reader who is unfamiliar with these variations may assume that your resume contains errors.31. Companies are hiring more foreign employees because ____.A. they have difficulty finding qualified personnel at homeB. they find foreign employees are usually more talentedC. they need original ideas from employees hired overseasD. they want to expand their business beyond home borders.32. The author believes that an individual who applies to work overseas ____.A. is usually creative and full of initiativeB. aims to improve his foreign language skillsC. seeks either his own or his children's developmentD. is dissatisfied with his own life at home33. When it comes to resume writing, it is best to ____.A. know the employer's personal likes and isklikesB. follow appropriate guidelines for job huntingC. learn about the cocmpany's hiring processD. take cultural factors into consideration35. According to the author's last piece of advice, the applicants should be aware of ____.A. the recipient's preference with regard to the formatB. the different educational systems in the US and the UKC. the differences between the varieties of EnglishD. the distinctive features of American and British culturesPassage FourQuestions 36 to 40 are based on the following passage.Speeding off in a stolen car, the thief thinks he has got a great catch. But he is for an unwelcome surprise. The car is fitted with a remote immobiliser(锁止器), and a radio signal fro a control centre miles away will ensure that once the thief switches the engine off, he will not be able to start it again.The idea goes like this. A control box fitted to the car contains a mini-cellphone, a microprocessor and memory, and a GPS(全球定位系统) satellite positioning receiver. If the car is stolen, a coded cellphone signal will tell the control centre to block the vehicle's engine management system and prevent the engine being restarted.In the UK, a set of technical fixes is already making life harder for car thieves.‘The pattern of vehicle crime has changed,’says Martyn Randall, a security expert. He says it would only take him a few minutes to teach a person how to steal a car, using a bare minimum of tools. But only if the car is more than 10 years old.Modern cars are far tougher to steal, as their engine management computer won't allow them to start unless they receive a unique ID code beamed out by the ignition(点火) key. In the UK, technologies like this have helped achieve a 31% drop in vehicle-related crime since 1997.But determined criminals are still managing to find other ways to steal cars, often by getting hold of the owner's keys. And key theft is responsible for 40% of thefts of vehicles fitted with a tracking system.If the car travels 100 metres without the driver confiming theire ID, the system will send a signal to an operations centre that it has been stolen. The hundred metres minimum avoids false alarms due to inaccuracies in the GPS signal.Staff at the centre will then contact the owner to confirm that the car really is missing, and keep police informed of the vehicle's movements via the car's GPS unit.36. What's the function of the remote immobiliser fitted to a car?A. To allow the car to lock automatically when stolen.B. To prevent the car thief from restarting it onec it stops.C. To help the police make a surprise attack on the car thief.D. To prevent car theft by sending a radio signal to the car owner.37. By saying ‘The pattern of vehicle crime has changed’(Lines 1-2,Para.3),Martyn Randall suggests that _____.A. self-prepared tools are no longer enough for car theftB. the thief has to make use of computer technologyC. it takes a longer time for the car thief to do the stealingD. the thief has lost interest in stealing cars over 10 years old39. Why does the tracking system set a 100-metre minimum before sending an alarm to the operations centre?A. To give the driver time to contact the operations centre.B. To allow for possible errors in the GPS system.C. To keep police informed of the car's movements.D. To leave time for the operations centre to give an alarm.40. What will the operations centre do first after receiving an alarm?A. Start the tracking systme.B. Locate the missing car.C. Contact the car owner.D. Block the car engine.“成千上万人疯狂下载。

6月英语四级听力原文

6月英语四级听力原文

2017年6月一.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, because 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?Q2: How have Google’s self-driving cars performed so far?【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. Tom Moses who works at a nearby national pa rk, 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 veryclose 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?Q4. What do we know about the bees on the back of the car?【News report 3】A new species of snake has been discovered on aremote 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 moving on to the head of the team leader as he slept.The snake has been named silver boa because 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?Q6. What do we learn about the scientific teamleader?Q7. How did the newly discovered creature get its name?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 great, 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?Q9. How is the man going to pay his bill?Q10. What did the man ask the woman to do?Q11. What favor does the woman ask of the man?【Conversation 2 】M: You know, Ben’s given up making those terrible faces he used 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 theycould.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: S illy, 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?Q13: What did aunt Marry used to do when the man was a child?Q14: What does the woman believe swans could do?Q15: What did the grandmother of the man’s wife say?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 aroundat 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 just heard:16. Why does the speaker say he would like to relive the 1960s?17. What does the speaker say was the most popular thing to do at that time?18. What do we learn about the speaker?【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 thethreatening 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 develop better 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?Q20. What does a dog do when it sees the expressions of angry dogs?Q21. How does a dog sense people's feelings?【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. To 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. Some animals 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?23. What do we learn about animals that sleep through winter?24. How do animals like mice adapt to the severe winter?25. Why do some birds fly in groups when migrating, according to the speaker?。

8.2006年月短对话原文

8.2006年月短对话原文

2006年6月24日大学英语四级考试真题听力原文11.M: What was it like working with those young stars?W: It was a great group, I always got mad when people said that we didn’t get along, just because we’re girls, there was never a fight. We had a great time.Q: What does the woman mean?12. M: Are you telling me you don’t have a housekeeper?W: No, we don’t. if you make a mess, you clean up yourself.Q: What do we learn from this conversation?13. M: I hear that the Edwards are thinking of buying another house.W: Should they be doing that with all the other expenses they have o pay? Anyhow, they are over 70 now, their present house is not too bad.Q: What does the man imply?14.W: You look like you are freezing to deat h. Why don’t you put this on?M: Thank you, it was so warm at noon, I didn’t expect the weather to change so quickly. Q: What do we learn from the conversation?15.W: I’ll have the steak, French fries, and let’s see, choco late ice cream for dissert.M: Oh, oh, you know these things will ruin your health, too much fat and sugar, how about ordering some vegetables and fruit instead?Q: Where does the conversation most probably take place?16. W: What wa s it like growing up in New York’s Bronx District? Was it safe?M: To me it was, it was all I knew. My mom would send me to the shop and I’d go and buy things when I was about 8 years old.Q: What do we learn from the conversation?17.W: Ni ce weather, isn’t it? Oh, I’ve seen you around the office, but I don’t think we’ve met, I am Henry Smith, I work in the Market Research Section.M: Nice to meet you, Henry, I am Helen Grant, I am in the Advertising Section on the ninth floor.Q: What can we infer from the conversation?18. M: Ma’am, I hear you have an apartment for rent, can I take a look at it?W: Sure, you’re welcome any time by appointment, but I have to tell you the building is close to a railways. And if you can’t put up with the noise you might as well save the trip. Q: What do we learn from the conversation?。

2006年6月大学英语四级考试听力及原文

2006年6月大学英语四级考试听力及原文

2004年6月大学英语四级考试听力及原文Part I Listening Comprehension (20 minutes) Section A1. A) The man saw Mark on the street two months ago.B) The woman had forgotten Mark’s phone number.C) The woman made a phone call to Mark yesterday.D) Mark and the woman had not been in touch for some time.2. A) The man is late for the trip because he is busy.B) The woman is glad to meet Mr. Brown in person.C) The man is meeting the woman on behalf of Mr. Brown.D) The woman feels sorry that Mr. Brown is unable to come.3. A) At 1030. B) At 1025. C) At 1040. D) At 1045.4. A) The man no longer smokes.B) The man is under pressure from his wife.C) The man usually follows his wife’s advice.D) The man refuses to listen to his doctor’s advice.5. A) Move to a big city. B) Become a teacher.C) Go back to school. D) Work in New York.6. A) Quit delivering flowers. B) Work at a restaurant.C) Bring her flowers every day. D) Leave his job to work for her. r>7. A) She can find the right person to help the man.B) She can help the man out.C) She’s also in need of a textbook.D) She picked up the book from the bus floor.8. A) The man was confused about the date of the appointment.B) The man wants to change the date of the appointment.C) The man is glad he’s got in touch with the doctor.D) The man can’t come for the appointment at 415.9. A) The two speakers are at a loss what to do.B) The man is worried about his future.C) The two speakers are seniors at college.D) The woman regrets spending her time idly.10. A) She has learned a lot from the novel.B) She also found the plot difficult to follow.C) She usually has difficulty remembering names.D) She can recall the names of most characters in the novel.Section B Compound DictationThe Library of Congress is America’s national library. It has millions of books and other objects. It has newspapers, (S1) publications as well as letters of (S2) interest. It also has maps, photographs, art (S3) , movies, sound recordings and musical (S4) . All together, it has more than 100 million objects.The Library of Congress is open to the public Monday through Saturday, except for public holidays. Anyone may go there and read anything in the collection. But no one is (S5) to take books out of the building.The Library of Congress was (S6) in 1800. It started with eleven boxes of books in one room ofthe Capitol Building. By 1814, the collection had increased to about 3,000 books. They were all (S7) that year when the Capitol was burned down during America’s war with Britain.To help re-build the library, Congress bought the books of President Thomas Jefferson. Mr. Jefferson’s collection included 7,000 books in seven languages.(S8) . Today, three buildings hold the library’s collection.(S9) . It buys some of its books and gets others as gifts. It also gets materials through its copyright office. (S10) . This means the Library of Congress receives almost everything that is published in the United States.2005年6月大学英语四级考试听力及原文Section A1. A) The man hates to lend his tools to other people.B) The man hasn’t finished working on the bookshelf.C) The tools have already been returned to the woman.D) The tools the man borrowed from the woman are missing.2. A) Give the ring to a policeman.B) Wait for the owner of the ring in the rest room.C) Hand in the ring to the security office.D) Take the ring to the administration building.3. A) Save time by using a computer.B) Buy her own computerC) Borrow Martha’s com puter.D) Stay home and complete her paper4. A) The man doesn’t have money for his daughter’s graduate studies.B) The man doesn’t think his daughter will get a business degree.C) The man insists that his daughter should pursue her studies in science.D) The man advises his daughter to think carefully before making her decision.5. A) The cinema is some distance away from where they are.B) He would like to read the film review in the newspaper.C) They should wait to see the movie at a later time.D) He’ll find his way to the cinema.6. A) He’s been to Seattle many times.B) He has chaired a lot of conferences.C) He has a high position in his company.D) He lived in Seattle for many years.7. A) Teacher and student.B) Doctor and patient. .C) Manager and office worker.D) Travel agent and customer8. A) She knows the guy who will give the lecture .B) She thinks the lecture might be informativeC) She wants to add something to her lecture .D) She’ll finished her report this weekend9. A) An art museum. B) A beautiful park.C) A college campus D) An architectural exhibition10. A) The houses for sale are of poor qualityB) The houses are too expensive for the couple to buyC) The housing developers provide free trips for potential buyersD) The man is unwilling to take a look at the houses for saleSection B Passage 111. A) Synthetic fuel B) Solar energyC) Alcohol D) Electricity12. A) Air traffic conditions B) Traffic jams on highwaysC) Road conditions D) New traffic rules13. A) Go through a health check B) Carry little luggageC) Arrive early for boarding D) Undergo security checksPassage 214. A) In a fast-food restaurant B) At a shopping center C) At a county fairD) In a bakery15. A) Avoid eating any foodB) Prepare the right type of pie to eatC) Wash his hands thoroughlyD) Practice eating a pie quickly16. A) On the table B) Behind his backC) Under his bottom D) On his lap17. A) Looking sideways to see how fast your neighbor eats.B) Eating from the outside toward the middleC) Swallowing the pie with waterD) Holding the pie in the right positionPassage 3 18. A) Beauty B) Loyalty C) Luck D) Durability19. A) He wanted to follow the tradition of his countryB) He believed that it symbolized an everlasting marriageC) It was thought a blood vessel in that finger led directly to the heartD) It was supposed that the diamond on that finger would bring good luck20. A) The two people can learn about each other’s likes and dislikesB) The two people can have time to decide if they are a good matchC) The two people can have time to shop for their new home.D) The two people can earn enough money for their weddingPart I Listening Comprehension1 D The tools the man borrowed from the woman are missing .2 C Hand in the ring to the security office .3 B Buy her own computer4 D The man advises his daughter to think carefully before making her decision .5 A The cinema is some distance away from where they are .6 A He’s been to Seattle many times .7 C Manager and office worker .8 B She thinks the lecture might be informative9 C A college campus10 D The man is unwilling to take a look at the houses for sale11 D Electricity12 A Air traffic conditions13 B Carry little luggage14 C At a county fair15 A Avoid eating any food16 B Behind his back17 B Eating from the outside toward the middle18 A Beauty19 C It was thought a blood vessel in that finger led directly to the heart20 B The two people can have time to decide if they are a good match 2005年12月大学英语四级考试听力及原文Listening Comprehension (20 minutes)Part 1 Section A1 A) See a doctorB) Stay in bed for a few days.C) Get treatment in a better hospital.D) Make a phone call to the doctor.2 A) The 2:00 train will arrive earlier.B)The 2:30 train has a dining car.C) The woman prefers to take the 2:30 train.D) they are gong to have some fast food on the train.3 A) She has been longing to attend Harvard University.B)She’ll consider the man’s suggestion carefully.C)She has finished he r project with Dr. Garcia’s help.D)She’ll consult Dr. Garcia about entering graduate school.4 A)Alice didn’t seem to be nervous during her speech.B)Alice needs more training in making public speeches.C)The man can hardly understand Alice’s presenta tion.D)The man didn’t think highly of Alice’s presentation.5 A)It’s worse than 30 years ago.B)It remains almost the same as before.C)There are more extremes in the weather.D)There has been a significant rise in temperature.6 A)At a publishing house.B)At a bookstore.C)In a reading roomD)In Prof. Jordan’s office7 A)The man can stay in her brother’s apartment.B)Her brother can help the man find a cheaper hotel.C) Her brother can find an apartment for the man.D)The man should have booked a less expensive hotel.8 A)Priority should be given to listening.B)It’s most helpful to read English newspapers every day.C) It’s more effective to combine listening with reading.D)Reading should come before listening.9 A)It can help solve complex problems.B)It will most likely prove ineffectiveC)It is a new weapon against terrorists.D)It will help detect all kinds of liars.10 A)Help the company recruit graduate students.B)Visit the electronics company next week.C)Get apart-time job on campus before graduation.D)Apply for a job in the electronics companySection BPassage OneQuestions 11 to 13 are based on the passage you have just heard.11 A)It ha been proven to be the best pain-killer.B)It is a possible cure for heart disease.C)It can help lower high body temperature effectively.D)It reduces the chance of death for heart surgery patients.12 A)It keeps blood vessels from being blocked.B)It speeds up their recovery after surgery.C)It in creases the blood flow to the heart.D)It adjusts their blood pressure.13 A)It is harmful to heart surgery patients with stomach bleeding.B)It should not be taken by heart surgery patients before the operation.C)It will have considerable side effects if taken in large doses.D)It should not be given to patients immediately after the operation. Passage TwoQuestions 14 to 16 are based on the passage you have just heard.14 A)They strongly believe in family rules.B)They are very likely to succeed in life.C)They tend to take responsibility for themselvesD)They are in the habit of obeying their parents.15 A)They grow up to be funny and charming.B)They often have a poor sense of direction.C)They get less attention from their parents.D)They tend to be smart and strong-willed.16 A)They usually don’t follow family rules.B)They don’t like to take chances in their lives.C)They are less likely to be successful in life.D)They tend to believe in their parent’s ideas.Passage ThreeQuestions 17 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard.17 A)They wanted to follow his example.B)They fully supported his undertaking.C)They were puzzled by his decision.D)They were afraid he wasn’t fully prepared.18 A)It is more exciting than space travel.B)It is much cheaper than space travel.C)It is much safer than space travel.D)It is less time-consuming than space travel.19 A)They both attract scientists’ attentionB)They can both be quite challengingC)They are both thought-provoking.D)They may both lead to surprising findings.20 A)To show how simple the mechanical aids for diving can be.B)To provide an excuse for his changeable character.C)To explore the philosophical issues of space travel.D)To explain why he took up underwater exploration.Part I Listening Comprehension(20 minutes)1. A) See a doctor.2. C) The woman prefers to take the 2:30 train.3. D) She’ll consult Dr.Garcia about entering graduate school.4. A) Alice didn’t seem to be nervous during her speech..5. C) There are more extremes in the weather.6. B) At a bookstore.7. A) The man can stay in her brother’s apartment.8. C) It’s more effective to combine listening with reading.9. B) It will most likely prove ineffective.10. D) Apply for a job in the electronic company.11. D) It reduces the chance of death for heart surgery patients.12. A) It keeps blood vessels from being blocked.13. A) It is harmful to heart surgery patients with stomach bleeding.14. B) They are very likely to succeed in life.15. C) They get less attention from their parents.16. A)They usually don’t follow family rules.17. C)They were puzzled by his decision.18. B) It is much cheaper than space travel.19. B) They can both be quite challenging.20. D) To explain why he took up underwater exploration.2006年6月大学英语四级考试听力及原文PartⅠListening Comprehension (20 minutes) Section A1. A) They went a long way to attend the party.B) They didn't think much of the food and drinks.C) They knew none of the other guests at the party.D) They enjoyed the party better than the other guests.2. A) To the bookstore. C) To the market.B) To the dentist's. D) To the post office.3. A) Dr. Andrews has been promoted for his thoroughness.B) She disagrees with Dr. Andrews on many occasions.C) Dr. Andrews used to keep his patients waiting.D) She dislikes Dr. Andrews as much as the new physician.4. A) Tom is usually talkative. C) Tom has dozens of things to attend to.B) Tom has a very bad temper. D) Tom is disliked by his colleagues.5. A) To pickup the woman from the library.B) To make a copy of the schedule for his friend.C) To find out more about the topic for the seminar.D) To get the seminar schedule for the woman.6. A) The woman has to get the textbooks in other ways.B) The woman has sold her used textbooks to the bookstore.C) The man is going to buy his textbooks from a bookstore.D) The man doesn't want to sell his textbooks to the woman.7. A) Attend a conference.B) Give a speech.C) Meet his lawyer.D) Make a business trip.8 A) Jessie always says what she thinks.B) Jessie seems to have a lot on her mind.C) Jessie is wrong to find fault with her boss.D) Jessie should know the marketing director better. t9. A) Heien is talkative.B) Helen is active.C) Helen is sociable.D) Helen is quiet.10. A) Jimmy will regret marrying a Frenchwoman.B) Jimmy is not serious in making decisions.C) Jimmy is rich enough to buy a big house.D) Jimmy's words are often not reliable.Section BDirections: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.Passage OneQuestions 11 to 13 are based on the passage you have just heard.11. A) It can be used by farmers to protect large buildings.B) It was brought to the northern USA by Asian farmers.C) It has done more harm than good in the southern USA.D) It was introduced into the USA to kill harmful weeds.12. A) People will have to rely on kudzu for a living.B) They will soon be overgrown with kudzu.C) They will become too hard to plough.D) People will find it hard to protect the soil.13. A) The farmers there have brought it under control.B) The factories there have found a good use for it.C) The climate there is unfavorable to its growth.D) The soil there is not so suitable for the plant.Passage TwoQuestions 14 to 17 are based on the passage you have just heard.14. A) A business corporation.B) The universe as a whole.C) A society of legal professionals.D) An association of teachers and scholars.15. A) Its largest expansion took place during that period.B) Its role in society went through a dramatic change.C) Small universities combined to form bigger ones.D) Provincial colleges were taken over by larger universities.16. A) Private donations.B) Government funding.C) Grants from corporations.D) Fees paid by students.Passage ThreeQuestions 18 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard.17. A) He was wounded in the Spanish civil war.B) He was interested in the study of wild animals.C) He started the organization Heifer International.D) He sold his cows to many countries in the world.18. A) To help starving families to become self-supporting.B) To make plans for the development of poor communities.C) To teach people how to use new skills to raise animals.D) To distribute food to the poor around the world.19. A) They should help other families the way they have been helped.B) They should offer all baby animals to their poor neighbors.C) They should submit a report of their needs and goals.D) They should provide food for the local communities.20. A) It has improved animal breeding skills all over the world.B) It has helped relieve hunger in some developing countries.C) It has promoted international exchange of farming technology.D) It has bridged the gap between the rich and the poor in America.1、C They knew none of the other guests at the party.2、B To the dentist's3、C Dr.Andrews used to keep his patients waiting.4、A Tom is usually talkative.5、D To get the seminar schedule for the woman.6、A The woman has to get the textbooks in other ways.7、B Meet his lawyer.8、A Jessic always says what she thinks.9、D Helen is quiet.10、D Jimmy's words are often not reliable.11、C It has done more harm than good in the southern USA.12、B They will soon be overgrown with kudzu.13、C The climate there is unfavorable to its growth.14、D An association of teachers and scholars15、A Its largest expansinon took place during that period.16、B Government funding.17、C He started the organization Heifer International.18、A To help starving families to become self-supporting.19、A They should help other families the way they have been helped.20、B It has helped relieve hunger in some developing countries.2006年12月大学英语四级考试听力及原文Part III Listing ComprehensionSection ADirections: In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long conversations. At the end of each conversation, one or more questions will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B), C) and D),and decline which is the bet answer. Then marked the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre.11. M: Christmas is around the corner. And I’m looking for a gift for my girlfriend. Any suggestions?W: Well you have to tell me something about your girlfriend first. Also, what’s your budget? Q: What does the woman want the man to do?A)Plan his budget carefullyB)Give her more information.C)Ask someone else for advice.D)Buy a gift for his girlfriend.12. M: What would you like for dessert? I think I’ll have apple pie and ice cream.W: The chocolate cake looks great, but I have to watch my weight. You go ahead and get yours.Q: What would the woman most probably do?A)She’ll have some chocolate cake.B)She’ll take a look at the menu.C)She’ll go without dessert.D)She’ll prepare the dinner.13. W: Having visited so many countries, you must be able to speak several different languages.M: I wish I could. But Japanese and, of course English are the only languages I can speak. Q: What do we learn from the conversation?A)The man can speak a foreign language.B)The woman hopes to improve her English.C)The woman knows many different languages.D)The man wishes to visit many more countries.14. M: Professor Smith asked me to go to his office after class. So it’s impossible for me tomake it to the bar at ten.W: Then it seems that we’ll have to meet an hour later at the library.Q: What will the man do first after class?A)Go to the library.B)Meet the woman.C)See Professor Smith.D)Have a drink in the bar.15. M: It’s already 11 now. Do you mean I ought to wait until Mr. Bloom comes back from the class?W: Not really. You can just leave a note. I’ll give it to her later.Q: What does the woman mean?A)She isn’t sure when Professor Bloom will be backB)The man shouldn’t be late for his class.C)The man can come back sometime later.D)She can pass on the message for the man.16. M: How is John now? Is he feeling any better?W: Not yet. It still seems impossible to make him smile. Talking to him is really difficult and he gets upset easily over little things.Q: What do we learn about John from the conversation?A)He has a strange personality.B)He’s got emotional problems.C)His illness is beyond cure.D)His behavior is hard to explain.17. M: Do we have to get the opera tickets in advance?W: Certainly. Tickets at the door are usually sold at a higher price.Q: What does the woman imply?A)The tickets are more expensive than expected.B)The tickets are sold in advance at half price.C)It’s difficult to buy the tickets on the spot.D)It’s better to the tickets beforehand.18. M: The taxi driver must have been speeding.W: Well, not really. He crashed into the tree because he was trying not to hit a box that had fallen off the truck ahead of him.Q: What do we learn about the taxi driver?A)He turned suddenly and ran into a tree.B)He was hit by a fallen box from a truck.C)He drove too fast and crashed into a truck.D)He was trying to overtake the truck ahead of him.Questions 19 to 21 are based on the conversation you have just beared.W: Hey, Bob, guess what? I’m going to visit Quebec next summer. I’m invited to go to a friend’s wedding.But while I’m there I’d also like to do some sightseeing.M: That’s nice, Shelly. But do you mean the province of Quebec, or Quebec City?W: I mean the province. My friend’s wedding is in Montreal. I’m going there first. I’ll stayfor five days. Is Montreal the capital city of the province?M: Well, Many people think so because it’s the biggest city. But it’s not the capital. Quebec City is. But Montreal is great. The Saint Royal River runs right through the middle of the city. It’s beautiful in summer.W: Wow, and do you think I can get by in English? My French is OK, but not that good. I know most people there speak French, but can I also use English?M: Well, People speak both French and English there. But you’ll hear French most of the time. And all the street signs are in French. In fact, Montreal is the third largest French speaking city in the world. So you’d better practice your French before you go.W: Good advice. What about Quebec City? I’ll visit a friend from college who lives there now. What’s it like?M: It’s a beautiful city, very old. Many old buildings have been nicely restored. Some of them were built in the 17th or 18th centuries. You’ll love there.W: Fantastic. I c an’t wait to go.19. What’s the woman’s main purpose of visiting Quebec?A) To go boating on the St. Lawrence RiverB) To go sightseeing in Quebec ProvinceC) To call on a friend in Quebec CityD) To attend a wedding in Montreal20. What does the man advise the woman to do before the trip?A) Study the map of Quebec ProvinceB) Find more about Quebec ProvinceC) Brush up on her FrenchD) Learn more about the local customs21. What does the man say about the Quebec City?A) It’s most bea utiful in summerB) It has many historical buildings.C) It was greatly expanded in the 18th century.D) It’s the only French-speaking city in Canada.Questions 22 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just beared.M: Hi, Miss Rowling, how old were you when you started to write? And what was your first book?W: I wrote my first Finnish (finished) story when I was about six. It was about a small animal, a rabbit, I mean. And I’ve been writing ever since?M: Why did you choose to be an author?W: If someone asked me how to achieve happiness. Step One would be finding out what you love doing most. Step two would be finding someone to pay you to do this. I consider myself very lucky indeed to be able to support myself by writingM: Do you have any plans to write books for adults?W: My first two novels were for adults. I suppose I might write another one. But I never really imagine a target audience when I’m writing. The ideas come first. So it really depends on the ideas that grasp me next.M: where did the ideas for the “Harry Potter”books come from?I’ve no ideas where the ideas came from. And I hope I’ll never find out. It would spoil myexcitement if it turned out I just have a funny wrinkle on the surface of my brain, which makes me think about the invisible train platform.M: How did you come up with the names of your characters?I invented some of them. But I also collected strange names. I’ve got one from ancient saints, maps, dictionaries, plants, war memoirs and people I met.M: Oh, you are really resourceful.22. What do we learn from the conversation about Miss Rowling’s first book?A) It was about a little animal.B) It took her six years to write.C) It was adapted from a fairy tale.D) It was about a little girl and her pet.23. Why does Miss Rowling consider her so very lucky?A) She knows how to write best-selling novels.B) She can earn a lot of money by writing for adults.C) She is able to win enough support from publishers.D) She can make a living by doing what she likes.24. What dictates Miss Rowling’s writing?A) The characters.B) Her ideas.C) The readers.D) Her life experiences.25. According to Miss Rowling where did she get the ideas for the Harry Porter books?A) She doesn’t really know where they originatedB) She mainly drew on stories of ancient saints.C) They popped out of her childhood dreams.D) They grew out of her long hours of thinking.2006年12月23日四级听力原文Section A: ConversationsShort Conversations11. M: Christmas is around the corner. And I’m looking for a gift for my girlfriend. Any suggestions?W: Well you have to tell me something about your girlfriend first. Also, what’s your budget?Q: What does the woman want the man to do?12. M: What would you like for dessert? I think I’ll have apple pie and ice cream.W: The chocolate cake looks great, but I have to watch my weight. You go ahead and get yours.Q: What would the woman most probably do?13. W: Having visited so many countries, you must be able to speak several different languages.M: I wish I could. But Japanese and of course English are the only languages I can speak.Q: What do we learn from the conversation?14. M: Professor Smith asked me to go to his office after class. So it’s impossible for me to make it to the bar at ten.W: Then it seems that we’ll have to meet an hour later at the library.Q: What will the man do first after class?15. M: It’s already 11 now. Do you mean I ought to wait until Mr. Bloom comes back from the class?W: Not really. You can just leave a note. I’ll give it to her later.Q: What does the woman mean?16. M: How is John now? Is he feeling any better?W: Not yet. It still seems impossible to make him smile. Talking to him is really difficult and he gets upset easily over little things.Q: What do we learn about John from the conversation?17. M: Do we have to get the opera tickets in advance?W: Certainly. Tickets at the door are usually sold at a higher price.Q: What does the woman imply?18. M: The taxi driver must have been speeding.W: Well, not really. He crashed into the tree because he was trying not to hit a box that had fallen off the truck ahead of him.Q: What do we learn about the taxi driver?Long Conversations:Conversation 1W: Hey, Bob, guess what? I’m going to visit Quebec next summer. I’m invited to go to a friend’s wedding.But while I’m there I’d also like to do some sightseeing.M: That’s nice, Shelly. But do you mean the province of Quebec, or Quebec City?W: I mean the province. My friend’s wedding is in Montreal. I’m going there first. I’ll stay for five days. Is Montreal the capital city of the province?M: Well, Many people think so because it’s the biggest city. But it’s not the capital. Quebec City is. But Montreal is great. The Saint Royal River runs right through the middle of the city. It’s beautiful in summer.W: Wow, and do you think I can get by in English? My French is OK, but not that good. I know most people there speak French, but can I also use English?M: Well, People speak both French and English there. But you’ll hear French most of the time. And all the street signs are in French. In fact, Montreal is the third largest French speaking city in the world. So you’d better practice your French before you go.W: Good advice. What about Quebec City? I’ll visit a friend from college who lives there now. What’s it like?M: It’s a beautiful city, very old. Many old buildings have been nicely restored. Some of them were built in the 17th or 18th centuries. You’ll love there.W: Fantastic. I can’t wait to go.Questions:19. What’s the woman’s main purpose of visiting Quebec?20. What does the man advise the woman to do before the trip?21. What does the man say about the Quebec City?Conversation 2M: Hi, Miss Rowling, how old were you when you started to write? And what was your first book?。

短对话原文

短对话原文

七、2006年12月大学英语四级考试真题听力短对话11. M: Christmas is around the corner. And I’m looking for a gift for my girlfriend.Any suggestions?W: Well,you have to tell me something about your girlfriend first. Also, what’s your budget Q: What does the woman want the man to do?Around the corner 即将来临Budget 预算,预算费,经费12. M: What would you like for dessert? I think I’ll have apple pie and ice cream.W: The chocolate cake looks great, but I have to watch my weight. You go ahead and getyours.Q: What would the woman most probably do?Dessert 点心Watch my weight 注意我的体重13. W: Having visited so many countries, you must be able to speak several different languages.M: I wish I could. But Japanese and of course English are the only languages I can speak.Q: What do we learn from the conversation?I wish I could。

在这里的意思是:我倒真希望自己能说好几国语言呢。

(可惜我不会)14.M: Professor Smith asked me to go to his office after class. So it's impossible for me to makeit to the bar at ten.W: Then it seems that we’ll have to meet an hour later at the library.Q: What will the man do first after class?Make it 如期赴约Can you make it?你能来吗?Library 图书馆15. M: It’s already 11 now. Do you mean I ought to wait until Mr. Bloom comes back from theclass?W: Not really. You can just leave a note. I’ll give it to her later.Q: What does the woman mean?整段话意思是:M:都十一点了,你说我是不是该一直等Bloom 先生上课回来?W:不用等他回来。

新编大学英语四级听力短对话

新编大学英语四级听力短对话

新编大学英语四级听力短对话新编大学英语四级听力短对话听力题目:1.Q: Who did the man buy the books for?A. His father.B. His mother.C. His brother.D. His sister.2.Q: What are they talking about?A. A job opportunity.B. A position as general manager.C. A big travel agency.D. An inexperienced salesman.听力原文:1.W: I suppose youve bought some gifts for your family.M: Well, Ive bought a shirt for my father and two books for my sister. But I havent decided what to buy for my mother probably some jewels.Q: Who did the man buy the books for?2.W: Look, it says they want a junior sales manager and it seems like its a big company. Thatll be good for you might have to travel a lot.M: Do they say anything about the experience?Q: What are they talking about?译文与解析:1.女:我想你已经为家人买好礼物了吧。

男:嗯,我给我爸爸买了一件衬衫,给妹妹买了两本书。

但是我还没决定给我妈妈买什么,可能会买些珠宝吧。

问:男子为谁买了书?。

2006年6月17日英语四级作文及其范文

2006年6月17日英语四级作文及其范文

2006年6月17日英语四级作文及其范文2006年6月17日英语四级作文及其范文【写作要求】Writing:1. 校学生会将组织一次暑期志愿者活动,现招募志愿者。

2.本次志愿者活动的目的,内容、安排等。

3.报名条件及联系方式。

这是一封公开信或会议通知,格式与信相同。

An announcement for a voluntary program范文一:(依照环球时代学校四级冲刺讲义中作文范文第三类第一篇“会议通知(倡议书)”修改)Follow Students:The hard and hectic (busy and bustling) semester is drawing to close. TheStudents’ Union is scheduled to organize a clean-up program to the ZhongshanLake. The purpose of this program is to enhance the environment awareness ofgeneral public. We are now recruiting new members of volunteers for the event.The program procedure goes like this: next Saturday morning at 9:00 volunteersof 50 will go to the Zhongshan lake .Around the lake we will put up signs andposters calling people’s attention to the importance of in environmen tprotection and pick up the trash by some tourists. This will certainly attract alot of people since it is a weekend and the park is particularly popular withtourists. Each day there is an estimated number of 2000 people visiting theplace, sight-seeing and picnic-going. This must be both exiting and rewarding.We welcome any students who like to take the time and trouble to do somethingfor environment conservation. Interested students can register yourselves withus now. ( or sign up your names at our office.) Our number is 88807777.The Students Union范文二:(依照环球时代学校四级冲刺讲义中作文范文第二类第一篇或第二篇“环保主题”修改)Follow Students:The hard and hectic (busy and bustling) semester is drawing to close. Have yougot any plan for the summer vacation? Want anything interesting and exciting fora change? This is maybe for you. The Students Union is recruiting new members ofvolunteers for a clean-up program to the Zhongshan lake.The program is intended to promote the environment awareness of general public.The procedure goes like this: next Saturday morning at 9:00 volunteers of 50will go to the Zhongshan lake .Around the lake we will put up signs and posterscalling people’s attention to the i mportance of in environment protection andpick up the trash by some tourists. This will certainly attracta lot of peoplesince it is a weekend and the park is particularly popular with tourists. Eachday there is an estimated number of 2000 people visiting the place, sight-seeingand picnic-going. This must be both exiting and rewarding.We welcome any students who like to take the time and trouble to do somethingfor environment conservation. Interested students can register yourselves withus now. ( or sign up your names at our office.) Our number is 88807777. The Students Union。

英语四级2006年6月—2011年12月英语四级真题听力原文

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2006年6月17日四级考试B卷参考答案和试卷简评

2006年6月17日四级考试B卷参考答案和试卷简评

2006年6月17日四级考试B卷参考答案和试卷简评2006年6月17日四级考试B卷参考答案和试卷简评2006年6月17日四级考试B卷参考答案和试卷简评2006年6月17日四级考试b卷参考答案和试卷简评part i 听力部分答案1c.they knew none of the other guests at the party.2.b.to the dentist s3.c.dr. andrews used to keep the patients waiting.4.a.tom is usually talkative.5.d.to get the seminar schedule for the woman.6.a.the woman has to get the textbooks in other ways.7.b.give a speech.8.a.jessie always says what she thinks.9.d.helen is quiet.10.d.jimmy s words are often not reliable.11.c.it has done more harm than good in the southern usa.12.b.they will soon be overgrown with kudzu.13.c.the climate there is unfavorable to its growth.14.d.an association of teachers and scholars15.a.its largest expansion took place during that period.ernment funding.17.c.he started the organization heifer international.18.a.to help starving families to become self-supporting19.a.they should help other families the way they have been helped.20.b.it has helped relieve hunger in some developing countries.听力对话部分简评:这次听力对话考查比较灵活,直接信息考查不多,需要简单推理的言外之意考查较多。

2006年6月大学英语新四级听力原文

2006年6月大学英语新四级听力原文

2006年6月大学英语新四级听力原文D17. W: Nice weather, isn’t it? Oh, I’ve seen you around the office, but Idon’t think we’ve met, I am Henry Smith, I work in the Market Research Section.M: Nice to meet you, Henry, I am Helen Grant, I am in the AdvertisingSection on the ninth floor.Q: What can we infer from the conversation?18. M: Ma’am, I hear you have an apartment for rent, can I take a look atit?W: Sure, you’re welcome any time by appointment, but I have to tell you the building is close to a railways. And if you can’t put up with the noise youmight as well save the trip.Q: What do we learn from the conversation?Conversation 1W: Please have a seat, Mr. Saunders. I received your job resume last week, and it was very impressed.M: Thank you!W: We are a small financial company trading mostly stocks and bonds mayI ask why you are so interested in working for us?M: Your company has an impressive reputation and I’ve always wanted to work for a smaller company.W: That’s good to hear. Would you mind tel ling me a little bit about your present job?M: I’m currently working in a large international company in charge of a team of 8 brokers. We buy and sell stocks for major clients worldwide.W: Why do you think you are the right candidate for this position?M: As a head broker, I have a lot of experiences in the stock market, I deal with the clients on the daily bases, and I enjoy working with people.W: Well, you might just be the person we’ve been looking for. Do you have any questions?M: Aha, if I were hired, how many accounts would I be handling?W: you will be working with two other head brokers, in another words, you will be handling about a third of our clients.M: And who would I report to?W: Directly to me.M: I see. What kind of benefits package do you offer?W: Two weeks of paid vacation in your first year employment, you are also been entitled to medical and dental insurance, but this is something youshould discuss with our Personnel Department. Do you have any otherquestions?M: No not at the moment.W: Well, I have to discuss you application with my colleagues and we’ll get back to you early next week.M: OK, thanks, it’s been nice meeting you!W: Nice meeting you too! And thanks for coming in today.19. What’s the purpose of Mr. Saunders’ vis it?20. What is Mr. Saunders’ current job?21. What can we conclude from the conversation? Conversation 2M: Hey, Karen, you are not really reading it, are you?W: Pardon?M: The book! You haven’t turned the page in the last ten minutes.W: No, Jim, I su ppose I haven’t. I need to get through it, though, but I keep drifting away.M: So it doesn’t really hold your interest?W: No, not really. I wouldn’t bother with it, to be honest, but I have to read it for a seminar. I’m at a university.M: It’s a labor o f labor then rather than a labor of love.W: I should say, I don’t like Dickens at all really, the author, indeed, I am starting to like the whole course less and less.M: It’s not just the book,, it’s the curse as well?W: Yeah, in a way, although the cur se itself isn’t really that bad, a lot of it is pretty good, in fact, and the lecturer is fine, as to me, I suppose, you see, Iwant to do philosophy rather than English, but my parents took me out of it.M: So the courses are OK as such, it’s just that ha d if been left to you, you would choose a different one.W: Oh, they had my best interest and heart of course, my parents, theyalways do, don’t they? They believe that my job prospect would be prettylimited with the degree of philosophy. Plus, they give me a really generous allowance, but I am beginning to feel that I’m wasting my time and theirmoney. They would be so disappointed though if I told them I was quitting.22. Why can’t Karen concentrate on the book?23. Why is Karen starting to like the course less and less?24. Who thinks Philosophy graduates have limited job opportunities?25. What is Karen thinking of doing?Section BPassage OneIn Greece, only rich people will rest in peace for ever when they die. Most of the population, however, will be undisturbed for only three years, then they will be dug up, washed, compressed into a small tin box, and placed in a bone room. If the body has only partially decayed, it is reburied in a smaller cheaper grave, but not for long, the body will be dug up again some time later when it has fully decayed. Buying a piece of land for a grave is the only way to avoid this process. The cost of the grave is so great that most p0eople choose to rent the grave for three years and even after it has been dug up, lasting peace is still not guaranteed. If no one pays for renting space in the bone room, the skeleton is removed and stored in a building in a poor part of the town. Lack of space in Athens is the main reason why the dead are dug up after the three years. The city is so overcrowded that sometimes dead bodies are kept in the hospitals for over a week until a grave is found. Athens’ city council wants to introduce cremation, that is burning dead bodies as a means of dealing with the problems. But the Greek church resists this practice, they believe the only place where people burnis hell, so burning dead bodies is against the Greek concept of life after death. To save space, the church suggested burying the bodies standing up instead of lying down. Some people proposed building multi-storey underground grave yards.26. What must Greeks do to keep the dead resting in ever-lasting peace?27. Why are most dead bodies in Athens dug up after three years?28. What suggestions does the church give about the burying of deadbodies?29. What practice does the Greek church object to?Passage TwoIf you visit a big city anywhere in the world, you will probably find a restaurant would serve the food of your own native country. Most large cities in theUnited States offer international sample of foods. Many people enjoy eating the food of other nations. This is probably one reason why there are so many different kinds of restaurants in theUnited States. A second reason is that many Americans come from other part of the world. They enjoy tasting the foods of their native lands. In the city of Detroit, for example, there are many people from western Europe, Greece, Latin America, and the Far East. There are many restaurants in Detroit which serve the foods of these areas. There are many other international restaurants too. Americans enjoy the foods in these restaurants as well as the opportunity to better understand the people and their way of life. One of the most common international restaurants to be found in theUnited States is the Italian restaurant. The restaurant may be a small business run by a single family. The mother of the family cooks all of the dishes, and the father and children serve the people who come to eat there. Or it may be a large restaurant owned by several different people who worked together in the business. Many Italian dishes that Americans enjoy are made with meats, tomatoes and cheese, they are very delicious and tasty.30. Why are there so many international restaurants in the United States?31. Why do Americans like to go to international restaurants apart fromenjoying the foods there?32. How is a typical Italian family restaurant run in theUnited States?Passage ThreeOne winter day in 1891, a class at a training school in Massachusetts, U.S.A, went into the gym for their daily exercises. Since the football season had ended, most of the young man felt they were in for a boring time.But their teacher, James Nasmith had other ideas. He had been working for a long time on a new game that would have the excitement of the American football. Nasmith showed the men a basket he had hung at the each end of the gym, and explained that they were going to sue a round European football, at first everybody tried to throw the ball into the basket no matter where he was standing. “Pass! Pass!” Nasmith kept shouting, blowing his whistle to stop the excited players. Slowly, they began to understand what was wanted of them. The problem with the new game, which was soon called “basketball”, was gettin g the ball out of the basket. They used ordinary food baskets with bottoms and the ball, of course, stayed inside. At first, someone had to climb up every time a basket was scored. It was several years before someone came up with the idea of removing the bottom of the basket and letting the ball fall through. There have been many changes in the rules since then, and basketball has become one of the world’s most popular sports.33. What did Nasmith do to entertain his students one winter day?34. According the speaker, what was the problem with the new game?35. How was the problem with the new game solved?。

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2006年6月17日CET-4听力短对话原文 Section A1. M: I think the hostess really went out of her way to make the party a success. W: Yes, the food and drinks were great , but if only we had known a few of the other guests.Q: What did the two speakers say about the party?2. M: Can you stop by the post office and get me some envelopes and 39 cents’ stamps?W: Well, I am not going to stop by the post office, but I can buy you some at the bookstore after I see the dentist on Market street.Q: Where will the woman go first?3. M: How do you like the new physician who replaced Dr. Andrews?W: He may not seem as agreeable or as thorough as Dr. Andrews, but at least he doesn’t keep patients waiting for hours.Q: What can we infer from the woman’s answer?4. W: Tom must be in a bad mood today. He hasn’t said half a dozen words all afternoon.M: Oh, really? That’s not like the Tom we know.Q: What does the man imply?5. W: Do you have the seminar schedule with you? I’d lik e to find out the topic for Friday.M: I gave it to my friend, but there should be copies available in the library.I can pick one up for you.Q: What does the man promise to do?6 W: I wonder if you could sell me the Psychology textbooks. You took the course last semester, didn’t you?M: As a matter of fact, I already sold them back to the school bookstore. Q: What do we learn from the conversation?7. W: Here is this week’s schedule, Tony. On Monday, there is the board meeting. Your speech to the lion’s club is on Tuesday afternoon. Then on Wednesday you have an appointment with your lawyer and…M: Wait, you mean the business conference on Tuesday is cancelled?Q: What will the man do this Tuesday?8. M: Can you believe it? Jessie told her boss he was wrong to have fired his marketing directorW: Yeah, but you know Jessie. If she has something in mind, everyone will know about it.Q: What does the woman mean?9. M: We’ve got three women researchers in our group: Mary, Betty and Helen. Do you know them?W: Sure. Mary is active and sociable. Betty is the most talkative woman I’ve ever met. But guess what? Hele n’s just the opposite.Q: What do we learn from the woman’s remark about Helen?10. W: Jimmy said that he was going to marry a rich French businesswoman.M: Don’t be so sure. He once told me that he had bought a big house. Yet he’s still sharing an apartment with Mark.Q: What does the man imply?Section BPassage 1Unless you have visited the southern United States, you probably have never heard of Kudzu. Kudzu, as any farmer in the south will sadly tell you, is a super-powered weed. It is a strong climbing plant. Once it gets started, Kudzu is almost impossible to stop. It climbs to the tops of the tallest trees. It can cover large buildings. Whole barns and farm houses have been known to disappear from view. Wherever it grows, its thick twisting stems are extremely hard to remove. Kudzu was once thought to be a helpful plant. Originally found in Asia, it was brought to America to help protect the land from being swallowed by the sea. It was planted where its tough roots which grow up to five feet long could help hold back the soil. But the plant soon spread to places where it wasn't wanted. Farmers now have to fight to keep it from killing other plants. In a way, Kudzu is a sign of labor shortage in the south. Where there is no one to work the fields, Kudzu soon takes over. The northern United States faces no threat from Kudzu. Harshwinters kill it off. The plant loves the warmth of the south, but the south surely doesn't love it. If someone could invent some use for Kudzu and remove it from southern farmland, his or her fortune would be assured.11. What do we learn about “Kudzu” from the passage?12. What will happen if the fields are neglected in the southern United States?13. Why isn't Kudzu a threat to the northern United States?Passage 2The word “university” comes from the Latin word “universitas”, meaning “the whole”. Later, in Latin legal language, “universitas” meant a society or corporation. In the Middle Ages, the word meant “ an association of teachers and scholars”. The origins of universities can be traced back to the 12th to14th centuries. In the early 12th century, long before universities were organized in the modern sense, students gathered together for higher studies at certain centers of learning. The earliest centers in the Europe were at Bolonia in Italy, founded in 1088. Other early centers were set up in France, the Czech Republic, Austria and Germany from 1150 to 1386. The first universities in Britain were Oxford and Cambridge. They were established in 1185 and 1209 respectively. The famous London University was founded in 1836. This was followed by the foundation of several universities such as Manchester and Birmingham, which developed from provincial colleges. It was in the 1960's that the largest expansion of higher education took place in Britain. This expansion took 3 basic forms: existinguniversities were enlarged, new universities were developed from existing colleges and completely new universities were set up. In Britain, finance for universities comes from three source: the first, and the largest source, is grants from the government, the second source is fees paid by students and the third one is private donations. All the British universities except one receive some government funding. The exception is Buckingham, which is Britain's only independent university.14. What did the word "Universitas" mean in the Middle Ages?15. Why was the 1960s so significant for British Higher Education?16. What is the main financial source for British universities?Passage 3One of the biggest problems in developing countries is hunger. An organization called Heifer International is working to improve the situation. The organization sends farm animals to families and communities around the world. An American farmer, Dan West, developed the idea for Heifer International in the 1930s. Mr. West was working in Spain where he discovered a need for cows. Many families were starving because of the civil war in that county. So Mr. West asked his friends in the United States to send some cows. The first Heifer animals were sent in 1944. Since that time, more than 4,000,000 people in 115 countries have had better lives because of Heifer animals. To receive a Heifer animal, families must first explain their needs and goals. They must also make a plan which will allow them to become self-supporting. Local experts usually provide training.The organization says that animals must have food, water, shelter, health care and the ability to reproduce. Without them, the animals will not remain healthy and productive. Heifer International also believes that families must pass on some of their success to others in need. This belief guarantees that each person who takes part in the program also becomes a giver. Every family that receives a Heifer animal must agree to give that animal’s first female baby to other people in need . Families must also agree to pass on the skills and training they receive from Heifer International. This concept helps communities become self-supporting.17. What does the speaker tell us about Mr. West?18. What is the ultimate goal of Heifer International?19. What are families required to do after they receive support from Heifer International?20. What is the major achievement of Heifer International?。

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