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2024年6月大学英语四级考试听力原文(第2套)
2024年6月大学英语四级考试听力原文（第2套）News Report OneA JetBlue Airlines flight from West Palm Beach to New York City was forced to turn around and land Sunday morning after the plane struck a bird.The flight from Palm Beach International Airport to LaGuardia Airport turned around just minutes after takeoff following the strike.No injuries were reported on the plane, and the flight took off once again seven and a half hours after the first attempt."It was like a split second of panic that resulted in this nervous reaction on the plane," said passenger Brian Healy. "There was total quiet and then there was relief when the plane came to a stop."An email from JetBlue read, "Our team is working to accommodate customers on later flights."Questions 1 and 2 are based on the news report you have just heard.Question 1. What do we learn about the JetBlue Airlines flight from the news report?Question 2.How did the passengers feel when the plane came to a stop, according to Brian Healy?News Report TwoA deadly snake which had finally been tracked down after escaping a zoo has slipped away for the second time.The poisonous snake forced the closure of the attraction last week when staff noticed the disappearance.After six days of desperate searching, he was eventually found and placed in a supposedly secure area.But it seems the animal is no fan of the zoo because yet again he is out on the loose.The snake is a relative newcomer to the zoo but has already been frustrating its staff.The staff believe he squeezed himself out of a gap located around new energy-saving bulbs installed inside the snake house.He was only found the first time around because staff brought in a special machine to trace him inside a wall opening.This kind of snake is one of the most deadly and poisonous in the wild, and they can range from three to five metres in length.Questions 3 and 4 are based on the news report you have just heard.Question 3. What do we learn about the deadly snake from the news report?Question 4. How have the zoo staff been feeling about the snake?News Report ThreeElectric bikes have been the craze in downtown Jacksonville since they were first introduced earlier this month as a one-year pilot program.But they're leading to safety concerns, mainly at night when some riders don't follow the rules of the road.As the night goes on, groups of riders are often seen traveling in just about every direction in the streets and on pedestrian paths.That is increasing the probability of dangerous accidents.Electric bike riders have to follow all the same rules as you would if you were in an automobile.That means no running red lights or traveling in the opposite direction of traffic on one-way streets.City Council member Anna Cumber was instrumental in introducing the electric bikes to Jacksonville as a way to bring new life into downtown. And she's aware of the concerns.Cumber said, "People can have fun, but both drivers and riders are responsible for paying attention while on the road. And never assume the driver is going to stop or see you."Questions 5 to 7 are based on the news report you have just heard.Question 5.What do we learn from the news report about the introduction of electric bikes into Jacksonville?Question 6. What are electric bike riders supposed to do?Question 7. Why did City Council member Anna Cumber advocate the introduction of electric bikes into Jacksonville?Conversation OneWhat's the best way to teach children how to save and spend their money?You should make money a regular topic of discussion. It's best to start young. So it's instinctive rather than a scary subject.In our family, we talk openly about things like the budget for holidays, how taxes reduce your income, and how to shop around for the best deals.Indeed. It's also essential to make money real for children through practical examples.Working out how much we save using discount pizza coupons, for example, is much more relevant than abstract sums.We also give our kids pocket money, and the amount they get is linked to chores, such as putting the bins out and emptying the dishwasher.We do that, too. And it's paid according to their age, ￡2 for each year. So they can see some progression.Teaching them to save is important. We opened the savings account when they were young.After birthdays and Christmas, they would go to the branch and deposit their gift money.Oh, I hadn't considered doing that. In our house, we have transparentmoney boxes for them to put small change in. So they can see their savings grow.When the time is right, I'll start talking to our children about investing and show them how the money saved for their further education has grown.I am always talking to my elder daughter about the importance of saving into a pension.She's just started a part-time job and was thinking of not contributing to her pension. Luckily, I managed to persuade her otherwise.Yes, it's such an important lesson to learn.Questions 8 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.Question 8. What should we do with the topic of money according to the woman?Question 9.How does the woman say money can be made real for children?Question 10.What is the common practice between the man and the woman?Question 11. What is the woman always talking about to her elder daughter?Conversation TwoWelcome to Books in Review. Our guest today is John Banks, the author of the bestselling new book. Glad to be here, Jane.Your book has sold 2,000,000 copies. But before we discuss why it's getting so much attention, let's talk about your background.You're an economist and spent two decades teaching at universities?I spent 25 years as a professor actually, and then for the last 10 years, I've worked as a political consultant, advising politicians at the national level about problems in our country.You discuss three of those problems in the book, improving public education, reducing our nation's health care burden, and increasing personal savings.But your ideas about education are the most controversial.Absolutely. A lot of people think I'm trying to punish students who aren't doing well, when actually my goal is to give all students more incentive to succeed.I'm not sure I agree with you. Your proposal to pay cash rewards to students who get good grades is a particular problem.What about students who don't get good grades? It seems like you're blaming them for not succeeding when poor performance in school isn't the child's fault.But my proposal is not just to reward students with good grades, but also students who show improvement.Okay. Another criticism of the plan is the cash rewards themselves. Where will the money come from?If students do better, we'll spend less on schooling. So in the end,the rewards will pay for themselves.What about now? How will we fund the rewards in the meantime?Well, by increasing taxes or moving money from other areas of the budget into education.Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.Question 12. What do we learn about the man?Question 13. What does the woman say is the most controversial?Question 14. What does the man say is his real goal?Question 15.What will be one option for funding the proposed rewards according to the man?Passage OneI met three different people today, and each time, when I asked, "How are you?" The reply was exactly the same, "I'm busy".Honestly, I hear the same answer from the vast majority of people I meet. So I started to think: "Guess what? Everybody's busy!"I'm busy, you're busy, everybody's busy. So you being busy doesn't make me sympathetic at all. Because "busy" is the state of the world.So I'm launching a campaign to stop people complaining about being "busy". It may sound harsh, but the truth is, nobody cares.In a busy world, "being busy" doesn't stand out, nor does it mean productive, creative, accomplished, or professional.Steve Maraboli once said, "When someone tells you they are too busy... It's not a reflection of their schedule; it's a reflection of YOUR spot on their schedule."Donna Lynn Hope has also remarked, "Busy doesn't mean better. I've never envied a busy person—the one who likes to point out their busy lives to others."The reality is, nobody's too busy—It's just about priorities. So the next time someone asks you how you are, maybe respond differently.In my experience, the "I'm busy" response is really covering up the fact that they're not actually accomplishing their real purpose.And "being busy" is the lie they tell themselves about why they can't achieve it.Questions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard.Question 16. Why is the speaker launching a campaign?Question 17. What does the speaker advise us to do next time someone asks us how we are?Question 18.Why do many people make the "I'm busy" response, according to the speaker?Passage TwoMore and more people are taking up extreme sports like snowboarding, skateboarding, mountain biking, and many more. Why are these sportsbecoming so popular?One thing that extreme sports do better than perhaps anything else is to help you stop being afraid.It may sound strange to say that their main function is to induce fear, but after a time, your fear response to other things in life will be dramatically reduced.After all, if you can jump out of a plane or off a bridge, then you can face anything else easily. When doing extreme sports, you have to become more focused.You'll be pushed to your limits. And if you aren't focused, you'll make dangerous mistakes.Learning to be this focused when enjoying extreme sports will help you to be focused at work, keeping you more productive and ultimately more successful.It's great to stay fit and healthy, but standard exercise routines and sports only work the same muscles repeatedly.With extreme sports, you'll be working entirely different muscles, and that means you get an all-over workout.Extreme sports also burn a lot more calories than other sports. Skateboarding, for example, can burn as many as 500 calories per hour. Basketball burns around 300 in the same time.When you find that you can overcome the physical or mental challenges involved in extreme sports, you'll feel superhuman and your self-confidence will be at an all-time high.Questions 19 to 21 are based on the passage you have just heard.Question 19. What may sound strange to say about extreme sports?Question 20. Why should one be highly focused when doing extreme sports?Question 21. How can extreme sports benefit us more than standard exercise routines and sports?Passage ThreeMost of us have been in teams or organizations where we've had conflict with the people that we're working with around the ideas or decisions that we're discussing.Conflict is natural. We all bring different life and work experiences to the table. We all have different personality preferences and tendencies.We're not all going to have the same ideas on how to approach policies, programs, or problems.But too often we get caught in this place where conflict is perceived to be negative — something we want to avoid so that we can maintain the harmony of our workplace.This could be because some people want to avoid conflict at all costs,after all they still have to work together. But this kind of artificial harmony isn't the answer.Productive conflict is a vital part of teams and organizations that want to push forward and do more.Without conflict, we're often stuck in this artificial harmony where people don't express potentially innovative ideas for fear that they may start conflict with others.But if you're in a place where you have a basis of trust, conflict can be extremely productive. It can lead to increased innovation and greater trust on teams.It may be an uncomfortable process, but good leaders and healthy teams recognize that productive and healthy conflict is an important part of how they function.Questions 22 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard.Question 22.What does the passage say about conflict in organizations?Question 23. Why do some people want to avoid conflict at all costs?Question 24.Why is productive conflict important for teams and organizations?Question 25. What does productive conflict need as a basis?。
英语四级听力新题型模拟听写训练-第12套短文(2)
英语四级听力新题型模拟听写训练:第12套短文(2)听力文本：As we hit middle age, we often start to notice that our memory and mental clarity are not what they used to be.人到中年，我们通常会开始发觉自己的记忆力和脑力不如从前。
We suddenly can't remember where we put the keys just a moment ago, or an old acquaintance's name, or the name of an old band we used to love.我们会突然忘记自己把刚放下的钥匙放哪了，或想不起旧相识的名字或曾经非常喜欢乐队的名字。
This loss of mental focus can potentially have a bad impact on our professional, social, and personal well-being.这种心智上注意力的缺失可能会对我们的工作、社交以及个人生活产生不好的影响。
Neuroscientists are increasingly showing that there's actually a lot that can be done.神经学家不断表明很多方法可以帮助改善这一情况。
It turns out that the brain needs exercise in much the same way our muscles do, and the right mental workouts can significantly improve our basic cognitive functions.事实上，大脑和肌肉一样需要锻炼，而且正确的锻炼方式可以大幅提高大脑的认知功能。
2021年6月大学英语四级考试真题听力文本(第2套)
2021年6月大学英语四级考试真题（二）Part ⅡListening ComprehensionNews Report One【听力原文】[2]An 81-year-old man ended up in Germany by accident after trying to get from Newcastle, Great Britain, to Rome, Italy. [1]The old-age pensioner was on a mission to see the Pope, who is head of the Catholic Church, and decided to make his way there by car. He was surprised when his GPS system told him he had arrived, although there were no signs of any of the famous buildings or architecture. The man parked but didn’t p ut on the handbrake of his car properly. His car rolled backwards, and in a striking display of irony, hit a sign saying “Rom”—the small town in NorthGermany he had mistakenly plugged into the GPS system. Police said that the car had come to a halt after hitting the sign, but did not appear to be seriously damaged, although an ambulance was called to check on the pensioner. The man, who lives in the UK and is originally Italian, might have been confused by the fact that Rome is written “Roma” in Italian and “Rom” in German.Questions 1 and 2 are based on the news report you have just heard.1. What did the old-age pensioner plan to do?2. What finally happened to the old man?News Report Two【听力原文】[3]Glasgow has pledged to become the first carbon neutral city in the UK. The city’s council and ScottishPower have announced a range of strategies in an attempt to reduce carbon emissions ahead of the newnational target of 2045. First minister Nichola Sturgeon welcomed the pledge and said, “Today’s announcement between ScottishPower and Glasgow City Council—to make Glasgow the UK’s first net-zero city is a very welcome step. Reaching our goals will need exactly this kind of partnership approach with government, business, local authorities and citizens all playing their part.” Speaking ahead of the All Energy Conference being held in Glasgow, ScottishPower chief executive Keith Anderson said, “We have a large supply of renewable energy on our doorstep and one of the only two low-emission zones in action across the UK. [4]Now we need to invest in the technologies and programs that transform the rest of Glasgow economy and make us net-zero before anyone else.”Questions 3 and 4 are based on the news report you have just heard.3. What do we learn from the news report?4. What did ScottishPower’s chief executive say ahead of the All Energy Conference?News Report Three【听力原文】A Japanese IT firm has officially introduced an “office cat” policy to combat the stressful environment of the workplace. A total of nine furry friends freely wander around in the office, and do whatever their little hearts desire. [5]Hidenobu Fukuda, who heads the firm, introduced the pet policy upon request from one of his employees, allowing staff to bring their own cats to work. Employee Eri Ito is grateful for the animal’s comforting ways. “Cats are sleeping just beside us... It’s healing,” she said. Not only does Fukuda encourage bringing cats to the job, but [6]he also encourages his employees to rescue cats from over-populated shelters or streets. He gives 5,000 yen, about 45 US dollars, a month to those who rescue a cat. “While the positivesare many, there is still some obstacles. Sometimes a cat will walk on a phone and cut off the call, or they shut down the computers by walking on to the off switch,” Ito says. Still, cats in the workplace have been a tremendous success for the company. [7]The policy has led to various other companies doing the same.Questions 5 to 7 are based on the news report you have just heard.5. What do we learn from the news report about the Japanese IT firm?6. What does Fukuda encourage his employees to do?7. What does the news reports say about the firm’s policy?Conversation One【听力原文】M: Has Jimmy been coming in lately?W: No, I haven’t seen him around. Why? Has he been causing any trouble?M:Not that I know of, [8]but I need to see him, because my friends and I lent him some money last month, and we haven’t heard from him since. I heard he comes here a lot, so I thought I’d come in and check with you.W: Well, that’s funny. [9]Some other fellow came in asking for Jimmy just yesterday, a real, nervous, pushy type of fellow, saying he needed Jimmy for some study project they were working on. But I can’t quite remember what it was all about. Is this a lot of money we’re talking about here?M: No, just £60 between the three of us, but still a bit too much to just let go. [10]He told us he’d got into an accident, nothing serious mind you, but he damaged someone’s car and wanted toget some money together to make up for thedamage he’d caused.W: Mmm, isn’t that sort of thing usually covered by insurance? And then, if he still wanted togive money as some sort of apology orsomething, he probably shouldn’t have to goaround borrowing it from people.M: You think Jimmy’s just making it all up? See, I did think it was a bit weird for him to beasking for money for that sort of thing. Andhis story was a bit weird to begin with, [11]butI thought maybe he doesn’t want his parents toknow about what happened. So he’d rathercome to us and keep things quiet. Anyway,Jimmy’s a good guy, so we didn’t make a fussabout it.Questions 8 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.8. What does the man want to do?9. What do we learn about the man who came to see the woman yesterday?10. What did Jimmy say happened to him one day?11. Why did Jimmy borrow money according to the man?Conversation Two【听力原文】W: Hi, Max, how are you? Listen, [12]I wanted to ask you about ordering shopping online. I’venever done it before and I know that you’vebeen doing it for ages.M: Sure, I love getting my shopping delivered. It makes life so much simpler. No carryingheavy shopping bags in the rain or [13]tryingto park the car in those huge supermarket carparks, then not being able to find it again afteryou come out of the shops.W: But there must be some problems. I mean,[14]how do you know that you won’t get badfruit or that the eggs won’t be broken?M: Oh, come on. The food is exactly the same as the stuff you buy in a conventional shop. They aren’t going to deliver you food that is out of date. And if you get a broken egg, well, that could happen in a conventional shop, too. If anything is really wrong, you can just take photographs of the damage, and they will give you the money back or replace the item.W: How about delivery fees? Is it not more expensive to get everything delivered?M: [15]I actually found that it was cheaper for me, as I live quite far away from my local supermarket. So with the deliveries, I’m actually saving on petrol.W: I never thought of that. If you aren’t driving your own car, then you are saving on fuel.Right, you’ve convinced me. I’m going to goon the computer now and give it a try. So,which supermarket do you think is the best toorder from?M: Oh, no, that’s definitely up to you. Otherwise, we’ll be here all day.Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.12. What did the woman want to ask Max about?13. What does the man think is a problem with shopping in supermarkets?14. What is the woman’s concern about shopping online?15. What does the man find about shopping online?Passage One【听力原文】[16]A recent study found that 10% of British children suffer from math anxiety. This means theyhave overwhelming negative emotions towards the subject ranging from rage to despair. Other emotions triggered by maths include feelings of tension and frustration. Physical symptoms include a racing heart or struggling to catch breath. The phenomenon of maths anxiety is characterized as a general sense of feeling that the subject is hard compared with other subjects, leading to a subsequent lack or loss of confidence. The researchers said they investigated individuals’ attitudes towards mathematics because of what could be referred to as a “mathematics crisis” in the UK. [17]There is a widespread misunderstanding that only low-performing children suffer from math anxiety. People automatically assume children are anxious about math because they are poor achievers. In fact, more than three quarters of children with high levels of maths anxiety are normal- to high-achievers. Probably their math anxiety will go unnoticed because their performance is good. But in the long term, their performance is negatively affected. Soa real danger here is that children who are completely able to do maths at a normal level may keep away from it because they feel anxious. Maths anxiety can severely disrupt students’ performance in the subject in both primary and secondary school. But importantly—and surprisingly—[18]this new study suggests that the majority of students experiencing math anxiety have normal to high math ability.Questions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard.16. What did a recent study find about some British children?17. What is the widespread misunderstanding about math anxiety?18. What does the passage say about British students with math anxiety?Passage Two【听力原文】People spend a lot of time using phones and computers. Much of that time is devoted to text messages and social media. But many people choose to spend their time playing computer games. For years, parents and teachers have worried that these games might be addictive. [19]And now, the World Health Organization has recognized addiction to computer games as a disease. The organization explains that this decision reflects general agreement among experts around the world that some people have a problem with these games. They show a pattern of behavior characterized by a lack of control. [20]Such people make computer games a priority over their responsibilities. They may play games instead of attending school or work or socializing. According to the World Health Organization experts, people’s use of computer games is different from their use of the Internet, social media and online shopping. These experts claim there is not sufficient data to indicate thatpeople’s reliance on those other activities is an addiction. But they argue that playing computer games to excess is different. This behavior can become a disorder. To meet the new definition for addiction, the behavior must damage a person’s relat ionships or performance at school or work. And this must last for at least a year. Still, not all behavior experts agree.[21]Some argue that there is not enough research on the subject. Thus, they claim it is too early to call computer game addiction a disorder.Questions 19 to 21 are based on the passage you have just heard.19. What conclusion has the World Health Organization come to recently?20. What is said of people with addictive behavior?21. What do some behavior experts think of addiction to computer games?Passage Three【听力原文】Maybe you carry the most powerful passport in the world, or perhaps the rarest passport. Whatever the case, your passport will likely be one of four colors: red, blue, green, or black, although there are slight variations. Switzerland’s passport is dark red, for example, [22]while most European countries prefer a shade of red that’s almost brown. There are no official rules regarding possible colors, [23]but countries follow a certain set of norms when designing them. The International Civil Aviation Organization, which works to define the principles of air travel, suggests that countries use a suitable type, size and style for official documents like passports. There are also a few compulsory aspects of passports. They must be made from a material that bends. They should be able to be read by a machine at temperatures ranging from 10℃to 50℃under conditions where the air can be extremely dry or moist. Despite these existing recommendations, there is nothing regarding the cover color. Why? [24]Simply put countries stick to darker and more conservative colors because they appear more official and they can also hide dirt and wear. While there’s little innovation when it comes to passport cover color, the same cannot be said for the pages. [25]The passports of many countries contain images of their well-known geographical features and wildlife, which also function as security features, as some are only visible under a special light.Questions 22 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard.22. What do we learn about most European passports?23. What does the passage say about the design of passports?24. Why are dark colors chosen for passport covers?25. What is one special function of the images inside many passports?。
2023年6月英语四级听力原文第二套
2023年6月英语四级听力原文第二套全文共6篇示例，供读者参考篇1My Summer Vacation AdventuresHi! My name is Emily and I'm 10 years old. I just finished 4th grade and I'm really excited for summer vacation! School is fun and all, but there's nothing quite like those long, lazy summer days with no homework or tests. This summer is going to be especially awesome because my family is going on a big trip. We're driving all the way from our home in Ohio to Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming!The drive will take forever - probably like a million hours. But Mom and Dad say we're going to stop at some really cool places along the way. First up is Indianapolis, Indiana. Did you know the Indianapolis 500 race is held there every year? We're going to go to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and take a tour. I'm not that into cars myself, but I hear it's pretty neat to see where they hold such a famous race.After Indianapolis, we're headed to Kansas City, Missouri. I'm really excited about this stop because we're going to watch myfavorite baseball team, the Cleveland Guardians, play against the Kansas City Royals! Go Guardians! My brother Tommy is secretly hoping the Royals win, but there's no way. Our pitching is too good this year.The drive from Kansas City to Denver, Colorado will probably feel like it takes a million years too. But Denver seems like it'll be worth it. We're going to go up in the mountains and ride anold-timey narrow gauge railroad train. Those trains are so tiny compared to regular trains! I just hope nobody gets stuck having to sit backwards. That makes me a little queasy.After Denver, we'll finally make it to Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming. That's where we're going to spend most of our vacation time. Yellowstone is famous for its geysers, hot springs, and wildlife like bears, bison, and elk. I can't wait to see Old Faithful, the most iconic geyser that erupts every 90 minutes or so shooting hot water way up into the air!One of the coolest things we're doing in Yellowstone is going on a horseback trail ride. I've never been on a real horse before, just ponies at a petting zoo. Apparently there are over 1,000 miles of trails in Yellowstone though, so plenty of space to explore on horseback. Mom is a little nervous about it but I'm not worried at all. How hard can it be?We're also going to check out the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone River. The pictures I've seen make it look absolutely massive, like a huge crack in the earth. And the waterfall that goes over the edge is supposed to be breathtaking. I'll have to be really careful and watch my step though. I definitely don't want to go tumbling over that giant cliff!Another thing I can't wait for is seeing the Yellowstone hot springs up close. The bright colors are so pretty - blues, greens, oranges, and reds all blending together. I've read the colors come from different types of bacteria and minerals in the water. As long as it doesn't smell too bad, I think it'll be amazing to see in person. Maybe I can even collect a sample to examine under a microscope when I get home.Whew, I'm getting tired just thinking about everything we're going to pack into our Yellowstone trip! We'll probably need a vacation after our vacation to recuperate. But I know it'll be an adventure I'll never forget and definitely the highlight of my summer break. I'll tell you all about our trip when I get back to school in the fall. Well, if I can manage to pay attention in class after being a wild nature explorer all summer that is!篇2Hi everyone! My name is Lily and I'm 8 years old. I love going to school and learning new things every day. Today I want to tell you all about my favorite subjects and what I've been up to lately in class.One of my favorite subjects is science. I think science is so cool because you get to learn about how the world works. Like why things fall down instead of floating up into the sky. Or why the sky is blue instead of green or purple. My science teacher Mr. Martin always does these amazing experiments to show us scientific concepts.Just last week, we learned about chemical reactions by mixing vinegar and baking soda together in a bottle. When you combine them, it makes this crazy fizzing reaction as carbon dioxide gas is released. It was like making a mini volcano erupt right on our desks! I loved watching the baking soda and vinegar fizz up almost to the top of the bottle. Science experiments make the concepts we learn so much more tangible and fun.In math class, we've been learning about fractions. I'll be honest, fractions were really confusing for me at first. Having to deal with a numerator and denominator made my head spin. But our teacher Mrs. Rodriguez is so good at breaking it downstep-by-step. She uses visual aids like cutting up rectangles andcircles into fractions to help us understand what the numbers actually represent.Now I've got a good handle on identifying fractions, and we're working on adding and subtracting fractions with the same denominators. Last week we had a class competition to see who could solve the most fraction math problems correctly. I was so proud because I got 9 out of 10 right! Fractions don't seem so intimidating anymore.Another favorite of mine is art class with Ms. Jackson. We get to do all sorts of fun projects like painting, drawing, sculpting with clay, and more. A couple weeks ago, we learned about complementary colors and how they make each other look brighter and more vibrant. We each got a canvas to paint complementary color designs on using brushes and acrylic paints.I chose to use orange and blue as my complementary colors.I painted big, bold strokes of blue all over the canvas first. Then I added in curved lines and shapes using the bright orange paint. Whenever the orange intersected with the blue, the colors seemed to just pop off the canvas! It looked so vivid and energetic. I was really proud of my complementary color artwork.English class has been fun too because we're studying poetry. Our teacher Mr. Greene has us analyze poems to identify things like rhyme scheme, imagery, metaphors, and themes. Then we get to try writing our own poems using some of those same devices and literary techniques.Last week I wrote a poem about my dog Rufus. I used rhyming couplets and tried to incorporate lots of descriptive imagery and sensory details. Like how his fur feels soft as cotton when I pat his head. Or how his bark sounds like a anchor chain rattling on a ship's deck. Mr. Greene said I did a great job painting a vivid picture with my words when he read my poem to the class.I'm pretty much the kickball champion because I can kick that ball SO far. The other day I landed a kick that went soaring clear over the playground fence! Everyone was super impressed. Unfortunately the ball landed in Mr. Taylor's veggie garden next door, but no harm done. It just got a little mud on it.Well, I could go on and on, but I don't want to take up too much more of your time. School keeps me busy but I'm learning so many interesting new things every week. I feel like my brain is just an insatiable sponge, soaking up all kinds of knowledge. Thanks for listening to me ramble about my latest adventures atschool. Being a kid is hard work but it's also a ton of fun! Talk to you all again soon.篇3Listening Passage 2Hi everyone! My name is Emily and I'm 10 years old. I'm in the 5th grade at Oakwood Elementary School. Today I want to tell you all about my school and what a typical day is like for me.I wake up at 6:30 every morning because my bus comes at 7:15. My mom makes me breakfast - usually cereal or oatmeal and orange juice. Then I brush my teeth, get dressed in my school uniform (navy blue polo shirt and khaki pants), and head out the door with my backpack.The bus ride takes about 20 minutes. I sit with my best friend Sophia and we talk about our homework or what we're going to do at recess that day. When we get to school at 7:35, we line up outside our classroom door until the bell rings at 7:45.Our teacher, Mrs. Johnson, is really nice. She makes learning fun with songs, games, and hands-on activities. First up is reading class where we're working on comprehension strategies like making predictions and visualizing what we read. After thatis writing, where we're currently learning how to write persuasive essays.At 9:30 we have a 15 minute snack break. I usually have an apple or granola bar from home. Then it's time for math, which is my favorite subject. We're learning long division now which is pretty challenging but satisfying once you get it. Last is science where we just started a unit on ecosystems and habitats.The best part of the day is lunch and recess from 11:30 to 12:30. I pack a lunch - my mom makes me a sandwich, carrots, a granola bar, and a juice box. At recess, Sophia and I love playing on the swings and monkey bars. We also really enjoy hanging out with our other friends like Aisha, Michael, and Jacob.After lunch, we have social studies where we're studying the history of our state. Then we have P.E. twice a week on Mondays and Wednesdays. I'm on the school soccer team too which practices after school on Tuesdays and Thursdays.Art class is my other favorite part of the week on Fridays. We get to draw, paint, sculpt with clay - I just love being creative. At the end of every day, we have storytime where Mrs. Johnson reads us a chapter book. Right now it's the latest book in the Harry Potter series.The bell rings at 2:45 to dismiss us for the day. I take the bus home, have a snack, and start my homework. I try to get it all done before dinner at 6:00. After that, I relax by playing outside, reading, or watching a show. I go to bed around 8:30 to get a good night's sleep before doing it all again the next day!Even though school is a lot of work, I genuinely enjoy it. My classes are interesting, my teachers care about me, and I have wonderful friends. I feel like I'm learning so much every single day. What did you think about a day in the life of this 5th grader? Let me know if you have any other questions!篇4Hey guys! It's me, Tommy. I'm a 4th grader at Riverside Elementary School. I had the craziest day yesterday and I just have to tell you all about it!So you know how my older sister Stephanie is in college, right? Well, she had to take this big test called the CET-4 Listening Comprehension exam. It's some kind of really important English test that all college students in China have to pass before they can graduate. Steph has been studying like crazy for weeks!Anyway, yesterday was the big day for her exam. Of course, my parents were freaking out, making sure she got a good night's sleep, ate a healthy breakfast, didn't stay up too late studying, etc. They were driving her nuts! But I think they were just really nervous for her.Steph had to be at the exam site, which was at a different university across town, super early in the morning. Like 7am early! My dad drove her there before the sun even came up. I'm not even awake at that hour on a school day. I don't know how she did it.Well, a few hours later, my mom and I went to pick her up after the exam was over. We were waiting outside and I could see Steph coming out with all her test materials. She looked completely exhausted, like a zombie!When she got in the car, Mom started firing a million questions at her. "How did it go? Was it hard? Do you think you passed? Which sections gave you trouble?" And so on. Steph was too wiped out to really answer anything.On the ride home, she finally told us a little bit about the exam. Apparently, there were like 5 different sections testing different kinds of listening skills. She said one part had just conversations between two people that she had to answerquestions about. Another section was lectures from university professors on scientific topics that she had to take notes on. Wild, right?There was also a section with listening passages about the news and current events. Apparently one of the passages was about some big technological breakthrough that had happened recently. I can't remember what it was exactly, but Steph said it was pretty interesting.Another section was random audio clips from daily life, like announcements at a train station, conversations at a restaurant, stuff like that. Steph had to listen carefully and answer questions proving she understood the context.The last section was the hardest according to Steph - it was tons of mini conversations between multiple speakers happening all at once! She had to try to focus and pick out important details from all the chit-chat going on. Can you imagine how confusing that must have been? I would've been so lost!Overall, Steph said the whole exam was just draining. Having to stay focused and concentrate so hard on understanding all that English for over 2 hours straight completely wiped her out mentally. No wonder she looked like a zombie afterwards!When we got home, Steph passed out on the couch for a nap immediately. She slept for like 4 hours before finally getting up for dinner. Even then, she seemed out of it still.I just can't believe they make college students go through exams that intense. It's no wonder my sister has been stressing so much about preparing for months. I'll tell you one thing - I am NOT looking forward to having to take huge tests like that when I get to university!Anyways, that's the full scoop on Steph's crazy CET-4 Listening exam day. She finds out her score results in a couple weeks, so wish her luck! I'll be sure to let you guys know if she passed or not. Fingers crossed for her!Alright, that's all for this incredibly long story time from me. I'll catch you all later! This is Tommy signing off.篇5Hi everyone! My name is Timmy and I'm 8 years old. Today I'm going to tell you all about my summer vacation last year. It was the best summer ever!It started off when school let out in June. Me and my best friend Tommy were so excited. No more teachers, no morebooks, no more homework for a whole 3 months! Our parents said we could have a sleepover on the first night of summer to celebrate. We stayed up really late watching movies and eating popcorn and candy. The next morning we had a huge tummyache but it was worth it!A few days later, my whole family went on a big road trip. We drove for what felt like forever and ever in our minivan. My little sister Susie wouldn't stop crying and asking "Are we there yet?" Mom and Dad seemed pretty frustrated. But I liked looking out the window and seeing all the different landscapes go by.Finally after like a bajillion hours, we arrived at the Grand Canyon! It was so massive and majestic. We went on a little hike along the rim trail. The views were breathtaking. You could see for miles and miles across the layered red rocky canyon. Our tour guide Sarah told us all about how the canyon was carved out over millions of years by the Colorado River. It was awesome but I got tired pretty quick from all the walking.The next day, we visited an old abandoned gold mining town called Calico. It was like stepping back in time to the Wild Wild West! All the buildings were made of wood and there were hitching posts for horses. We went into the saloon andpretended to drink sasparilla. I dressed up as a cowboy and posed for pictures. Tommy would have loved it!After Calico, we drove to Los Angeles. The traffic was crazy, with cars everywhere. The city seemed so huge and crowded after coming from our small town. Our hotel was right next to the beach in Santa Monica. I had never seen the Pacific Ocean before! We spent two days just hanging out on the beach, swimming, building sandcastles, and trying to catch little crabs and fish in the tidal pools. Susie got sunburnt pretty bad because she didn't wear enough sunscreen.One of the days in LA we went to Universal Studios. That was definitely the highlight of the trip for me! We went on the Mummy roller coaster, the Jurassic Park river ride, and got to explore the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. I loved the haunted houses and seeing all the cool movie props and sets. Dad showed us whereabouts different famous scenes were filmed on the studio tour. It felt like being transported into another world!On the way back home, we stopped in Las Vegas for a night. The hotels there were gigantic! Everything was bright and flashy with so many lights and sounds. We went to see the volcano show at the Mirage which was an awesome display of fire and smoke erupting from the fake volcano. The next morning, wehad an amazing brunch buffet with any food you can imagine. I ate so many waffles, pancakes, and chocolate!Finally, we made it back home after almost 3 weeks on the road. I had so many fun adventures and got to see so many incredible sights. As much as I loved the vacation though, I was also really happy and relieved to be back in my own room, sleeping in my cozy bed. There's no place like home!That was my awesome 2023 summer trip with my family. What did you do for your summer vacation? I can't wait to make more fun memories this summer. Maybe we'll go to Disneyland or camp in the mountains. Whatever it is, I'm sure it'll be an adventure! Thanks for reading, gotta go, my mom is calling me for dinner!篇6It was a sunny morning and I was so excited to go to school! My mom made my favorite breakfast - chocolate chip pancakes! After I got dressed, I put on my brand new light-up sneakers that blink different colors. I grabbed my Paw Patrol backpack and ran out the door.On the bus ride, I sat next to my best friend Timmy. We talked about our awesome weekend playing video games andwatching movies. Timmy got a new bike for his birthday so he invited me over to try it out after school. I couldn't wait!When we got to school, our teacher Mrs. Anderson was waiting at the front door. "Good morning class! I have a surprise for you today," she said with a big smile. We all cheered because we love surprises.Mrs. Anderson told us we were going on a field trip to the zoo! I raised my hand really high because I knew the answer to her next question. "Who can name some animals we might see at the zoo?" I shouted out "Monkeys! Lions! Elephants!" A couple other kids yelled out "Tigers! Snakes! Pandas!" We were all so excited.On the bus ride to the zoo, we sang songs about animals like "The Ants Go Marching" and "Five Little Monkeys Jumping on the Bed." When we finally arrived, I could hardly sit still in my seat! The first thing I saw when I got off the bus was the biggest giraffe I've ever seen, munching on leaves. Its long blue tongue kept sticking out to grab more leaves. So cool!We followed the zookeeper, who was our guide for the day, down an rocky path surrounded by trees and flowers. He stopped to show us a family of meerkats standing up straight and looking around. The zookeeper said they take turns beingthe lookout animal to watch for predators. One of them let out a super loud bark sound!Next the zookeeper brought us over to the gorilla area. There was a huge glass window so we could get up close. A gorilla mother was holding her baby close and grooming its fur. The dad gorilla was beating his chest and making loud hooting noises. The zookeeper said that's how gorillas show they're strong. I tried imitating the chest beating but I'm not very strong yet!For lunch we had a picnic near the elephant habitat. I've never seen elephants in real life before! They were gigantic, using their long trunks to scoop up food into their mouths. The zookeeper gave us some lettuce and carrots to feed the elephants through a fence. When an elephant took a carrot from my hand with its trunk, it felt so weird and rubbery! An elephant behind the fence starting spraying water from its trunk which made everyone laugh.After lunch, we went to the reptile house where it was warm and humid inside. We saw all kinds of snakes, lizards, and frogs behind the glass. The zookeeper got to hold a baby alligator! He told us that alligators are closely related to dinosaurs. We got to touch its bumpy skin and see its powerful jaws up close.The last stop on the zoo tour was the polar bear area. There was a huge pool with an underwater viewing area where we could watch the bears swim. A polar bear swam right up to the glass window and opened its mouth, making claw marks on the glass with its massive paws. I was a little scared at first, but the zookeeper said the bear was just playing. Polar bears are SO huge!On the bus ride back to school, I was completely exhausted from walking around the zoo all day. But I had so much fun seeing all the cool animals! I can't wait to go to the zoo again soon. Next time, I'm going to bring my camera to take pictures of everything. Today was one of the best days ever!。
2021年12月英语四级听力原文和答案(第二套)
2021年12月英语四级听力原文和答案（第二套）2021年12月英语四级听力原文(第二套)Part Ⅱ Listening Comprehension (25 minutes)Section A Directions: In this section, you will hear three news reports. At the end of each news report, you will hear two or three questions. Both the news report and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the center.Section ANews report 1（1）A 22-year-old Chinese woman who suffered from a persistent cough was shocked to learn that she had a piece of chicken bone lodged in her lung.The unnamed woman, from the province of Shandong, started to have coughing problems when she was 7 or 8 years old. For 14 years, she made numerous hospital visits. However, no doctor could identify any problem. Her uncontrollable coughing was a mystery.Finally, the woman got a full body scan at a hospital in the city of Qingdao. This special medical procedure revealed she had a chicken bone stuck in her lung.（2）Doctors performed surgery and removed the bone. The simple procedure went smoothly and the woman has recovered fully. With the bone finally removed from her lung, the woman is very happy that she no longer suffers from that annoying cough.Q1: What was the woman’s problem?A) She was pierced by a chicken bone.B) She was coughing all the time.C) She suffered from lung cancer.D) She suffered from shock.Q2: How was the woman’s problem eventually solved?A) By eating chicken soup daily.B) Through regular exercising.C) Through a surgical operation.D) By using traditional Chinese medicine.News report 2（3-1）A white sheep named Prickles that ran away from an Australian farm during the 2013 bushfires, recently returned home.According to farmer Alice Gray, Prickles was only a lamb when she ran away. The bushfires that hit the area back then destroyed a large part of her family’s massive property. They thought Prickles had died in the fire. But instead, （3-2）the young sheep escaped intoa 200-acre forest near the farm. Once the fires were over, （4）the family had to fix the damage done to the farm, as it was such a large property. This included rebuilding about 50 kilometers of fencing. It was this huge fencing that prevented Prickles from finding her way back. Over the years, the family spotted her a few times. They even recorded her with cameras installed to monitor deer activity. But while they knew Prickles was alive, they couldn’t find her and never expected her to return by herself. Seven years later, they were proven wrong.Q3.What does the news report say about the white sheep Prickles?A) It was born 13 years ago.B) It was Alice Gray's lovely pct.C) It got injured in a big bushfire.D) It ran away into a nearby forest.Q4. What did the family do after the bushfires?A) They rebuilt the fencing around their farm.B) They spent seven years replanting their farm.C) They claimed damages for their heavy losses.D) They installed a camera to monitor sheep activity.News report 3（5）Tons of gold have fallen out of the sky in Russia after a cargo plane malfunctioned in midair this morning.The aircraft was carrying 265 million pounds worth of gold and diamonds, when the door flew open，sending the precious metal back to earth.According to the official news agency , Russian authorities have recovered more than 170 gold bars weighing 20 kilograms each. The plane was traveling from Yakutsk Airport in a major diamond-producing region to the city Krasnoyarsk in Siberia.（6）However, the aircraft made an emergency landing in Magan after it began losing some of its valuable cargo.Reports suggest some bars of gold were scattered up to 15 miles away from the airport. Nine tons of gold on the plane AN-12 belonged to a goldmine company.Police have sealed off the runway, and say it is unclear if it was an accident or an attempted robbery .（7）Technical engineers who worked on the plane prior to take-off are reportedly going to be questioned by the police.Q5: What is the news report mainly about?A) The disappearance of some gold and diamonds.B) The transfer of tons of precious metal by air.C) The crash of a Russian cargo airplane.D) The loss of gold from an airplane.Q6: What did the aircraft do when the incident happened?A) It made an emergency landing.B) It informed the local police at once.C) It contacted the goldmine company.D) It had a crew member fix the problem.Q7: What does the news report say about the technical engineers who worked on the plane before take-off?A) They will cooperate with the police.B) They had checked the plane carefully.C) They will be questioned by the police.D) They took some gold bars and diamondsSection BDirections:In this section, you will hear two long conversations. At the end of each conversation, you will hear four questions. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the center.Conversation 1M: Hello, you’re through to customer service. This is Michael speaking. （8）Before we continue, I just want to make you aware that this call is being recorded and may be used in the future for training purposes. What can I help you with today?W:Hi, my name is Jean Seimon. I recently bought an office chair from your company, but I returned it about a week ago. （9）I’m just calling to inquire when I will be able to get my money back. It says on your website that your company will pay back the money within three working days of you receiving the returned item. But it’s been five working days and I haven’t received anything.M:I’m sorry to hear that, Miss Seimon. What’s your customer reference number, please?W:It’s 389460.M:Okay, 389460. I’m just looking on the system here. And according to our records, the chair you returned was received by our warehouse on Friday morning. The payment was made on Wednesday. But this seems to be a problem with your card number.W:My card number? Oh, （10）maybe it has something to do with my new card. It was sent to me on Tuesday. Maybe the bank canceled my old one before you’re made the payment.M:Well, （11）you’ll need to update your card details directly on our website. Just make sure you’re logged in. And then under the description of your personal information, you should see an option for updating payment methods.W:I am logged in, and I’ll give that a go.M:I’ll make a note here on the system for you, so that the payment will be made tomorrow morning.W:Thank you very much.Q8. Why does the man have his conversation with the woman recorded?A) For the company's records.B) For future training purposes.C) To follow the company's rule.D) To ensure information security.Q9. What is the woman’s purpose of calling the furniture company?A) To check her customer reference number.B) To inquire about the price of office chairs.C) To get her money back for the returned chair.D) To make complaints about its customer service.Q10. What does the woman say about her bank card?A) She had to update its information.B) She forgot where she had led it.C) She lost it about three days ago.D) She was issued a new card.Q11. What does the man advise the woman to do?A) Reconsider her options for payment methods.B) Make a specific note on the company's system.C) Update her bank card details on the company’s website.D) Upload her personal information to the company's website.Conversation 2(W=woman, M=man)M: I’m getting a bit hungry.W: Yes, me too. I’m starving. Are you going to prepare a meal for us?M: No, sorry, （12）I’m actually pretty worn out. Let’s just go out somewhere close to eat.W: Well, I think we should stay in and save some cash. Can we get a meal delivered?M：Yeah, great. （13）I’ll use that food delivery app on my phone. What do you want, fried chicken, hamburgers, or fish and chips?W: Oh, can we stay away from the junk food? How about something healthy?M: Okay, well, there’s a place that does salads.W: Let me have a look at that. Yeah, that looks delicious. But to be honest, I’d prefer something hot, not cold.M:（14-1）How about Indian food?W:（14-2）That’s not the kind of hot I mean. I’m just not a fan of sauces. That made me sweat and cry. I need something mild.M: Okay. So would you consider Mexican? Oh no, sorry. There’s also very hot pepper in that. Would you like some Italian food, perhaps? It’s a bit heavy, but it’s great food for a cold night like this.W: Pizza? Spaghetti with creamy sauce? I know it’s really tasty and great comfort food, but it’s too fattening for me. I’m trying to keep a slim figure, you know.M:Oh, （15）you’re really difficult to please. Well, there’s a nice Chinese restaurant that delivers.W: Yes, I love Chinese food. Let me see. Oh, it’s 15 kilometers away.M: That’s a bit too far away. Do you feel like Vietnamese food then?W: Yeah, awesome. It’s healthy, and we can afford it.M: Great. Let’s order Vietnamese right away.Q12: Why isn’t the man going to cook??A) He is fueling exhausted.B) He is tired of cooking.C) He has to work late.D) He wants to try Asian foods.Q13: What does the man say he’ll do on his phone??A) Book a table.B) Order a delivery.C) Download a menu.D) Locate a restaurant.Q14: What does the woman think of Indian food??A) It is not tasty.B) It is not healthy.C) It is too oily.D) It is too spicy.Q15: What does the man think of the woman?A) She is too concerned about money.B) She is too weight-conscious.C) She is too picky about food.D) She is too eager to please.Section CDirections: In this section, you will hear three passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear three or four questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the center.Passage 1（16）A new study carried out by the University of Lincoln has found a link between the personalities of cat owners and the behaviour and wellbeing of their cats. The findings suggest that, just as a parent’s personality can affect the personality of a child, the same is true for a cat and its owner.Owners—defined as individuals with high levels of anxiety, fear, anger, depression and loneliness—were more likely to have cats with behavioural issues.Such cats displayed more aggressive and anxious behavioural styles as well as more stress-related sickness. They were also more likely to have an ongoing medical condition and be overweight.The research also found that mentally well-adjusted owners had calmer, happier and healthier cats.The researchers explained that “Many owners regard their pets as a family member, and form close social bonds with them.”（17）The majority of owners want to provide the best care for their pets and it’s therefore possible that pets could be affected by the way theirowners interact with and manage them. （18）The study highlights an important relationship between our personalities and the wellbeing of our pets. Further research is needed to investigate the causal nature of this relationship and to look at how owners’personalities are directly influencing their pets’ behaviour and wellbeing.It is possible that the wellbeing of pets is driven by the underlying nature of the owner, not simply by their conscious decisions and behaviours.Q16: What do we learn from the new study by the University of Lincoln?A) Owners' personalities a fleet their cats' behaviour and wellbeing.B) Parents' personalities can affect the personalities of their children.C) Parents and cat owners alike experience high levels of anxiety.D) More and more people are treating pet cats like their children.Q17: What does the passage say most pet owners want to do?A) Give their pets behavioural training.B) Provide their pets with the best care.C) Know their pets' feelings and desires.D) Interact with their pets in novel ways.Q18: What does the passage say is still needed to understand the effects of owners’personalities on their pets?A) More convincing explanation.B) More extensive sampling.C) Collection of more data.D) Further investigation.Passage 2（19-1）”One 60-minute run can add seven hours to your life.” This was a claim made by The Times last week. The claim was based on a new review of studies about the effects of running. （19-2）The review concluded that on average runners live three years longer than non-runners and that running does more to extend life than any other form of exercise. But there’s more to running than its health benefits. （20）Research published in recent years has shown that running changes your brain and mind in some fascinating ways, from increasingyour brain function to regulating your emotions. However, the precise effects vary according to whether you engage in short, fast running or long-distance running.For example, in one study, researchers compared participants’ability to learn new words after several minutes of intense running and after 40 minutes of gentle running. Participants were able to learn 20 percent faster after the intense running and they showed a superior memory when tested again a week later.In another study, researchers asked volunteers to jog for 30 minutes and then showed them clips from a sad movie. Participants who usually struggled to handle negative emotions were more intensely affected by the sad clips, just as you’d expect. （21）But crucially, this was less so if they had completed the 30-minute jog. The researchers said moderate exercise appears to have helped those participants to be less vulnerable to the impact of the sad movie.Q19. What did the new review of studies claim?A) People should do more running than mere walking.B) Running is the best exercise lor extending one's life.C) People should exercise at least 60 minutes every day.D)Running is the easiest form of exercise for most people.Q20. What is one effect that running has on people according to recent resear ch?A) Improving their brain function.B) Regulating their breathing rate.C) Slowing down their ageing process.D) Accelerating their blood circulation.Q21. What did another study find about the participants after they had a 30-minute jog?A) They found it easy to control their emotions.B) They struggled to handle negative emotions.C) They were more eager to enjoy a movie.D) They were less a fleeted by sad movies.Passage 3（22-1）Welcome to the tour of the Hill House. This house built in 1904 is one of the most well-known works of Charles Hill, the famous architect. It was designed and built for a local entrepreneur and his family. （22-2）Before starting the tour, let me give you a brief introduction about the design of this amazing building.（23）Prior to beginning his design, the architect spent some time in the client’s old home, observing their life and studying their habits. This meant that he could design the house according to the needs of the family.（24）The client’s main desire was to have a home with the unique design, so the architect was given complete freedom. The building style is radically different from what was the fashion of the period. At the time, most large homes were constructed of timber and brick. This one, however, is made of concrete, a novel construction material in those days. The interior of the house, including fittings and furniture, was also designed by the same person. Most of the furniture you will see is original and in good condition. However, （25）those pieces in the children’s bedrooms are copies built to the designs of the architect. Fortunately, all the blueprints for both the building and its contents have been preserved, so we’ve been able to replace badly damaged furniture. （22-3）Let’s begin our tour, starting from the rooms.22. What do we learn about the speaker?A) He is a tour guide.B) He is a famous architect.C) He is local entrepreneur.D) He is the owner of the Hill House.23.What did the architect do before beginning his design?A) He studied the blueprints of other famous buildings.B) He inquired about his client's family background.C) He observed his client's life and habits.D) He took a tour of his client's old home.24. What did the architect’s client mainly want?A) A house made of timber and brick.B) A house with a lot of free space.C) A house of the current fashion.D) A house of a unique design.25. What do we learn about the pieces of furniture in the children’s bedrooms?A) They are well preserved and in pretty good shape.B) They are copies built to the architect's designs.C) They were designed by another architect.D) They were badly damaged but restored.答案1-7 BCDADAC8-15 BCDCBBDC16-25 ABDBADACDB。
2023年6月英语四级听力原文及完整选项
2023年6月英语四级听力原文及完整选项听力原文：Section APassage 1W: Hi, Rachel! You look so happy. Did you win the lottery or something?M: No, even better! I got a promotion at work. I’m finally the manager of the department!Q: What is the man’s news?A. He won the lottery.B. He got a promotion.C. He is moving.D. He changed jobs.Passage 2M: Can we take a break? I need a drink and some fresh 本人r. W: Sure, there’s a snack bar around the corner. Let’s go there. Q: What does the woman suggest they do?A. Take a break.B. Buy some drinks.C. Go to the snack bar.D. Get some fresh 本人r.Section BPassage 3W: Excuse me, I’d like to return this calculator. It stopped working after just two weeks.M: Do you have the receipt? I’m afr本人d we can’t return it without it.Q: What does the man ask the woman to provide?A. The calculator.B. The receipt.C. The warranty.D. The credit card.Passage 4M: Hey, Sarah. Are you all packed for our trip?W: Not yet. I still need to buy a new suitcase and some other things.Q: What does the woman still need to do for the trip?A. Pack her suitcase.B. Buy some other things.C. Finish her work.D. W本人t for the man.Section CPassage 5W: So, what do you think of the new art exhibition?M: It’s quite interesting. I especially like that a bstract p本人nting by the front entrance.Q: What does the man think of the new art exhibition?A. It’s uninteresting.B. It’s abstract.C. It’s by the front entrance.D. It’s new.Passage 6M: Did you enjoy the concert last night?W: Yes, it was amazing. T he singer’s voice was so beautiful and the music was fantastic.Q: What does the woman say about the concert?A. The singer was terrible.B. The music was boring.C. The concert was amazing.D. The singer’s voice was terrible.完整选项：Passage 1Q: What is the man’s news?A. He won the lottery.B. He got a promotion.C. He is moving.D. He changed jobs.Passage 2Q: What does the woman suggest they do?A. Take a break.B. Buy some drinks.C. Go to the snack bar.D. Get some fresh 本人r.Passage 3Q: What does the man ask the woman to provide?A. The calculator.B. The receipt.C. The warranty.D. The credit card.Passage 4Q: What does the woman still need to do for the trip?A. Pack her suitcase.B. Buy some other things.C. Finish her work.D. W本人t for the man.Passage 5Q: What does the man think of the new art exhibition?A. It’s uninteresting.B. It’s abstract.C. It’s by the front entrance.D. It’s new.Passage 6Q: What does the woman say about the concert?A. The singer was terrible.B. The music was boring.C. The concert was amazing.D. The singer’s voice was terrible.从以上内容可以看出2023年6月英语四级听力原文及完整选项的内容涵盖了日常生活中具体的对话和情景描述。
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可编辑修改精选全文完整版Section ADirections: In this section, you will hear 8 short conversationsand 2 long conversations. At the end of each conversation, one or more questions will be asked about what was said. Both of 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 1 with a single line through the center. Now let’s begin with the 4eight short conversations.1. M: I hear you have got a role in a play. How on earth did you get it? W: Well, when I heard the role was coming up, I read the book until I could learn the lines by heart and understood the character, and I had an interview and got it.Q: How did the woman get the role in the play?2. W: You seem to have had perfect health all your life.M: Yeah. I don’t remember ever having to see a doctor. I eat healthy food and take plenty of exercise. Most of all, I look at the sunny side even when things aren’t going so well.Q: What is the most important reason for the man’s perfect health?3. M: Susan, how long have we known each other?W: Let’s see. We met when you interviewed me for a teaching job. I wasthen in my senior year at college, and it has already been eight years since I graduated.Q: What can we learn from the conversation?4. W: It seems my pet dog doesn’t like the new place. He seemed to be happy all day in the countryside.M: Just ignore it. I still remember you were unhappy when you first moved here, but you are happy now. He is sure to overcome in a week or two.Q: What should the woman do according to the man?5. M: You said you got a bachelor’s degree in Engineering. Where did you get it?W: From Iowa State University. And I’m now working on my master’s. That’s part of the reason I applied for this position.Q: What can we learn about the woman?6. W: Do you daydream? Scientists recently say its advantages far outweigh the disadvantages.M: Even if it is true, I don’t think you can achieve success without hard work. It can at most make you feel happy.Q: What does the man probably agree with?7. M: Did you see the Oscar ceremony last night? It was also a fashion show when the stars stepped onto the red carpet. There were all types of fancy gowns and dresses.W: That is a great help for you and I believe you will be inspired by the show.Q: What can be inferred from the conversation?8. W: You are late again. Haven’t I told you that you should be away from home half an hour earlier?M: I’m sorry. I did do that and the traffic is OK, but I can’t do nothing in my car when I saw an old man in need of help.Q: What accounts for the man’s being late?Now you will hear the two long conversations.Conversation OneW: Tom, I suppose you must have heard about that great piece of concrete falling onto a car in that terrible accident in South Street yesterday, haven't you?M: Yes, I saw it in the paper. From a 200-foot-high building, wasn't it? W: Oh, yes. I saw the car; it was totally damaged.M: You usually park your car around there, don't you, Brenda?W: Yes, I left it in that very spot a couple of days ago, but yesterday it was parked up the road.M: You are lucky then.W: Out of luck, you mean! I'd be very pleased if my old car were smashed to bits. I could claim from the insurance company then.M: But you used to be so proud of your car, weren't you?W: It was years ago, but now there are all sorts of repairs to be done, and I just haven't got enough spare cash to put it right.M: You can always sell it, can't you?W: Few people are stupid enough to buy a car in that condition.M: The woman whose car was crushed yesterday was very annoyed about it. She will be given a new car by the builders, though.W: Yes, but her car was a specially built model that can't be replaced, and there was hardly anything wrong with it.M: Well, that's life! When people actually want to get rid of their cars, this sort of thing seldom happens, does it?Questions 9 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.9. What happened in South Street yesterday?10. Why does the woman consider herself unlucky in terms of yesterday's accident?11. How did the owner feel when she knew her car was crushed? Conversation TwoW: Good morning, sir. I understand that you have been robbed.M: I certainly have.W: When did that happen?M: About two hours ago.W: Why didn't you report it?M: I couldn't. I was bound.W: Please tell me exactly what happened.M: I was sitting in this room watching television when someone knocked on the door. Without thinking, I opened it.W: That wasn't very wise, sir.M: I know. I was expecting my wife, you see, and thought it was her.W: You should never open a door without looking to see who it is.M: Yes, I know, I regret it very much.W: What happened?M: Two men pushed into the flat. One of them threatened me with a knife while the other bound me.W: Can you remember what they look like?M: I'm afraid not. They were both wearing stockings over their faces. W: What did they take?M: My wallet, with $300 in it, my wristwatch, some of my wife's jewelry from our bedroom, and a silver photo frame.W: They don't seem to have done much damage to the flat.M: No. They had just begun to search my house when the dogs next door began to bark. They ran off then leaving me bound. It was some time before my wife returned and released me. I phoned the police at once.W: My men began searching the area as soon as we received your call. I can't promise you that we'll recover your property but we'll certainly doour best.Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.12. What does the woman do?13. Why did the man open the door without thinking?14. Why can't the man remember what the robbers look like?15. Why did the robbers leave in a hurry?Section BDirections: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages, at the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A),B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1with a single line through the center.Passage OneOld age may not sound exciting. But recent findings offer good news for older people and for people worried about getting older. Researchers found that people become happier and experience less worry after they reach the age of 50. In fact, they say by the age of 85, people are happier with their life than they were 18 years old. The findings came from a survey of more than 340 000 adults in the United States. The researchers asked questions about emotions like happiness, sadness and worry. They also asked about mental or emotional stress. Arthur Stone in theDepartment of Psychiatry and Behavioral Science at Stony Brook University in New York led the study. His team found that levels of stress were highest among adults between the ages of 22 and 25. The findings showed that stress levels dropped sharply after people reached their 50s. Happiness was highest among the youngest adults and those in their early 70s. The people least likely to report feeling negative emotions were those in their 70s and 80s. The study also showed that men and women have similar emotional patterns as they grow older. However, women at all ages reported more sadness, stress and worry than men. The findings appeared in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. Researchers say they do not know why happiness increases as people get older. One theory proposed by some sociologists is that, as people grow older, they grow more thankful for what they have and have better control of their emotions. They also spend less time thinking about bad experiences.Questions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard.16. What does the speaker say about the recent findings?17. What can be inferred about happiness from the passage?18. According to the researchers, why do people become happier when they get older?Passage TwoBarbara Jordan was a lawyer, educator and member of Congress.She was well known for her powerful, thoughtful speeches. Barbara Charline Jordan was born in the southern city of Houston, Texas in 1936. Her father was a Baptist minister. In high school, Barbara heard a speech from a black woman lawyer. She decided to become a lawyer herself. Later, Miss Jordan attended the all-black college, Texas Southern University in Houston. She led a championship debating team and became known for her speaking skills. She finished at the top of her class. Then she went onto Boston University law school in Boston, Massachusetts. After she finished law school, Miss Jordan returned to Texas. She began to work as a lawyer. She also discovered she was interested in politics. In 1966, she decided to seek a seat in the Texas Senate and won. Barbara Jordan became the first black person to serve in the Texas Senate since 1883. After eight years in the Texas Senate, Miss Jordan campaigned for a seat in the United States House of Representatives. She won easily. She became the first woman and first black to be elected to Congress to represent Texas. In Congress, Miss Jordan spoke for the poor, for women, for African-Americans and Latin-Americans. She believed strongly, however, in being loyal to her state and her political party. She considered the interests of the people of Texas before those of any other group. Then, in 1977, Miss Jordan returned to Texas. Barbara Jordan began teaching about political values at the University of Texas. Her classes were so popular that students hadto be chosen from a long list.Questions 19 to 22 are based on the passage you have just heard.19. What's the passage mainly about?20. Why did Barbara Jordan decide to become a lawyer?21. What do we learn about Barbara Jordan when she was in Congress?22. What did Barbara Jordan do after she returned to Texas in 1977? Passage ThreeRoute 66 was once very famous in America. It has been called "The Main Street of America." The idea for Route 66 started in Oklahoma. Citizens there wanted to link their state with states to the east and west. By the 1920s, federal officials wanted to connect state roads to provide a shorter, faster way across the country. So a plan was developed to connect existing state roads into one long national highway. United States Highway 66 was established on November 11, 1926. It was one of the first federal highways. It crossed eight states. It was 3 800 km long. It passed through the center of many cities and towns. It crossed deserts, mountains, valleys and rivers. In the 1930s, people suffered through the Great Depression. In Oklahoma, many poor families lost their farms because of dust storms. So they traveled west to California on Route 66 in search of a better life. In the 1950s,holiday travel brought more and more families out West to explore. Route 66 represented the spirit of movement and excitement. Later, people were getting fewer and fewerkicks on Route 66. By 1962, parts of the road were closed because they were in poor condition. The federal government was building bigger highways. Cars and trucks could travel at higher speeds. People started driving on these new interstate highways instead of the old Route 66. Finally, in 1985, Route 66 was officially removed from the national highway system. People have formed groups to save parts of the old 66 and many of the interesting places to eat, stay and see along the way. Questions 23 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard.23. What do we learn about Route 66?24. Why did Route 66 represent the spirit of movement and excitement?25. What can be inferred about Route 66 from the passage?Section C3Directions: In this section, you will hear a passage three times. When the passage is read for the first time, you should listen carefully for its general idea. When the passage is read for the second time, you are required to fill in the blanks with the exact words you have just heard. Finally, when the passage is read for the third time, you should check what you have written. Now listen to the passage. New Year in the United States is celebrated on January 1, the first day of the Gregorian Calendar. This is a federal holiday in the US. On this day, many people make resolutions to give away bad deeds and renew life with good ones. It's the time to remember the achievements and make merry for theNew Year. New Year is expected to bring good luck and charm for people and this is the reason why Americans love to celebrate it with fun and enjoyment. New Year's Eve celebration is a festival affair for the people of the US. They love to enjoy even the last minute of the going year and welcome the New Year with a blast. Midnight parties, luxury dinners, live music and the dance floors make a perfect New Year's Eve bash. Every year, a huge ball is organized at Times Square in New York City, which is watched over by large number of Americans. A minute before the New Year's Day, a brightly lighted ball is dropped slowly from the top of a pole. As soon as the ball reaches the ground, it gives a signal of New Year and everybody hugs and kisses each other wishing Happy New Year. Elsewhere, many of the New Year's parties in the US have a dress code or a theme. People cover their faces with masks. To have some merriment with the family members at the beginning of the New Year, people prefer to celebrate it at their homes. There is also a tradition to open champagne bottles as the clock strikes midnight on New Year's Eve. They unmask themselves only when the clock strikes 12. Now the passage will be read again. New Year in the United States is celebrated on January 1, the first day of the Gregorian Calendar. This is a federal holiday in the US. On this day, many people make resolutions to give away bad deeds and renew life with good ones. It's the time to remember the achievements and make merry for the New Year. New Year is expected to bring goodluck and charm for people and this is the reason why Americans love to celebrate it with fun and enjoyment. New Year's Eve celebration is a festival affair for the people of the US. They love to enjoy even the last minute of the going year and welcome the New Year with a blast. Midnight parties, luxury dinners, live music and the dance floors make a perfect New Year's Eve bash. Every year, a huge ball is organized at Times Square in New York City, which is watched over by large number of Americans. A minute before the New Year's Day, a brightly lighted ball is dropped slowly from the top of a pole. As soon as the ball reaches the ground, it gives a signal of New Year and everybody hugs and kisses each other wishing Happy New Year. Elsewhere, many of the New Year's parties in the US have a dress code or a theme. People cover their faces with masks. To have some merriment with the family members at the beginning of the New Year, people prefer to celebrate it at their homes. There is also a tradition to open champagne bottles as the clock strikes midnight on New Year's Eve. They unmask themselves only when the clock strikes 12. Now the passage will be read for the third time. New Year in the United States is celebrated on January 1, the first day of the Gregorian Calendar. This is a federal holiday in the US. On this day, many people make resolutions to give away bad deeds and renew life with good ones. It's the time to remember the achievements and make merry for the New Year. New Year is expected to bring good luck and charm forpeople and this is the reason why Americans love to celebrate it with fun and enjoyment. New Year's Eve celebration is a festival affair for the people of the US. They love to enjoy even the last minute of the going year and welcome the New Year with a blast. Midnight parties, luxury dinners, live music and the dance floors make a perfect New Year's Eve bash. Every year, a huge ball is organized at Times Square in New York City, which is watched over by large number of Americans. A minute before the New Year's Day, a brightly lighted ball is dropped slowly from the top of a pole. As soon as the ball reaches the ground, it gives a signal of New Year and everybody hugs and kisses each other wishing Happy New Year. Elsewhere, many of the New Year's parties in the US have a dress code or a theme. People cover their faces with masks. To have some merriment with the family members at the beginning of the New Year, people prefer to celebrate it at their homes. There is also a tradition to open champagne bottles as the clock strikes midnight on New Year's Eve. They unmask themselves only when the clock strikes 12.This is the end of listening comprehension.。
2021年6月英语四级(第2套)听力真题 听力短文(2)
2021年6月英语四级(第2套)听力真题听力短文(2)If you are a graduate student, you may depend on your adviser for many things,如果你是一名研究生，那么你会在许多方面需要导师的帮助，including help with improving grades, acquiring financial support, forming an examining committee and getting letters of recommendation.包括提高成绩、申请助学资金、组建审核委员会以及写推荐信。
If you are a graduate teaching assistant, your adviser also may be your "boss".而如果你是研究生助教，那么你的导师也就是你的“老板”了。
Academic departments vary in their procedures for assigning academic advisers to graduate students.各个学术院系为研究生分配导师的机制不同。
In some departments, either the chairman or the director of graduate studies serves for at least the first semester as a new student adviser.在一些院系，系主任至少要在新生的第一学期担任导师。
Then students select an adviser, based on shared academic interests.之后，学生根据学术兴趣选择导师。
In other departments, a new student is assigned a faculty adviser based on some system of distribution of the department's "advising load".另外一些院系则有某种导师分配体系，这种体系的分配原则以“指导量”为基础。
2021年12月英语四级(第2套)听力真题 听力短文(2)
2021年12月英语四级(第2套)听力真题听力短文(2)We know we have to pay for what we get.我们都知道我们获得的时候得付出点什么。
If we buy food, we have to pay for it.如果我们买吃的，我们得付钱。
If a doctor treats us, we know there will be a bill to pay. These are private bills.如果医生给我们看病，我们也要付钱。
这都是个人账单。
But there are also public bills to be paid. They are paid by the government.但也有公共账单。
这些账单由政府买单。
In turn we get the needed services. We pay for these services through taxes.作为享受服务的交换，我们赋税。
What would happen if everyone stopped paying taxes?如果大家都不交税的话，会发生什么？The water supply would stop; the streets might not be cleaned; schools would be closed.供水会被中断，街道不会再有人清扫，学校会被关闭。
We would not want to live in such a city.我们不会想要住在一个这样的城市里的。
The chief duty of every government is to protect persons and property.每个政府的主要职责就是保护每一个人及其财产。
More than three-fourths of government expenses are used for this purpose.超过政府支出的四分之三都是用于这个目的。
四级真题听力原文与译文
四级真题听力原文与译文第一部分：听力原文Section ADirections: In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long conversations. At the end of each conversation, one or more questions will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B), C) and D), and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.1. A) The woman is not feeling well.B) The man is concerned about the woman's health.C) The woman is visiting the man's house.D) The man is inviting the woman to dinner.M: Are you feeling all right, Mary? You look a bit pale.Q: What do we learn from the conversation?2. A) The man wants to go to the concert.B) The woman is going to the concert.C) The man doesn't want to go to the concert.D) The woman doesn't want to go to the concert.M: I'd love to, but I have to work late tonight.Q: What does the man mean?3. A) The woman is a good cook.B) The man likes the food.C) The woman is cooking dinner.D) The man is cooking dinner.W: I've cooked dinner for you. How do you like it?M: Delicious! You're a good cook.Q: What does the man mean?4. A) The woman is a student.B) The man is a teacher.C) The woman is a teacher.D) The man is a student.M: Good morning, professor. May I ask you a few questions about the course?W: Certainly. I'm glad to help.Q: What is the relationship between the two speakers?5. A) The man is a doctor.B) The woman is a patient.C) The man is a patient.D) The woman is a doctor.W: What's wrong with you, sir?Q: What is the relationship between the two speakers?6. A) The woman is a librarian.B) The man is a librarian.C) The woman is a student.D) The man is a student.W: Can I help you?M: Yes. I'd like to borrow a book.Q: What is the relationship between the two speakers?7. A) The man is a taxi driver.B) The woman is a taxi driver.C) The man is a passenger.D) The woman is a passenger.W: Can you take me to the airport, please?M: Sure. Get in, please.Q: What is the relationship between the two speakers?8. A) The man is a salesperson.B) The woman is a salesperson.C) The man is a customer.D) The woman is a customer.M: Good morning, madam. Can I help you?W: Yes. I'd like to buy a pair of shoes.Q: What is the relationship between the two speakers? Long Conversation 1M: Hi, Linda. How are you doing?W: Fine, thanks. How about you?M: Not bad. I've been busy with my studies lately. W: Really? What are you studying?M: I'm majoring in English.W: That's great. I'm majoring in business. Do you like your major?M: Yes, I do. I enjoy learning about different cultures and languages.W: Me too. I'm interested in international business.M: That sounds interesting. Have you traveled abroad?W: Yes, I have. I've been to several countries in Europe.M: That's amazing. I hope to travel abroad someday.W: You should. It's a great way to learn about different cultures.M: I agree. Thanks for talking to me, Linda.Questions 9 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.9. What is the man's major?10. What is the woman's major?11. What does the woman say about traveling abroad?Long Conversation 2M: Hi, John. How's everything going?W: Pretty good. I've been busy with my work lately.M: Really? What do you do for a living?W: I'm a software engineer.M: That sounds interesting. What do you like about your job?W: I like solving problems and creating new things.M: Do you work long hours?W: Yes, sometimes I do. But I enjoy my work, so itdoesn't bother me.M: That's good. Do you have any hobbies?W: Yes, I like playing basketball and reading.M: That's cool. I like playing basketball too.W: Really? We should play sometime.M: Sure, that would be fun.W: Great. Let's make a plan.M: Sounds good. I'll call you later.W: Okay, see you then.Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.12. What does the man do for a living?13. What does the woman like about her job?14. Does the woman work long hours?15. What are the hobbies of the two speakers?。
2021年12月英语四级(第1套)听力真题 短文(2)_2
2021年12月英语四级(第1套)听力真题短文(2)A Savannah cat is a cross breed between the domestic cat and a medium-sized wild African cat called the Serval. The unusual cross became popular among breeders at the end of the 1990s, and in 2001 the International Cat Association accepted it as a new registered breed. The Savannahs are tall and slim and can weigh up to 9.1 kilograms, making them one of the largest breeds of cats that people can own. They have a spotted coat similar to that of many types of wild cats and their ears are very large. They are also commonly compared to dogs in their loyalty, and can be trained to walk on a lead and to fetch. An often-noted characteristic of the Savannah is its jumping ability. They are known to jump on top of doors and high cabinets. Some can leap about 2.5 meters high from a standing position. Cats are typically known for being very inquisitive and so are the Savannahs. They often learn how to open doors and cupboards. Many Savannah cats do not fear water and will play with or even dive into water. Some owners even shower with their Savannah cats. Presenting a water bowl to a Savannah may also prove a challenge, as some will promptly begin to bat all the water outof the bowl until it is empty using their front paws.萨凡纳猫是家猫和中型非洲野猫薮猫的杂交品种。
2021年12月四级听力第二套原文
听力原文Section AW: Hello, John. I heard you went to Paris last month. How was your trip?M: Hi, Helen. Yes, I did. It was amazing. The Eiffel Tower, the Louvre Museum... I visited all of the famous attractions.W: That's great. I've always wanted to go there. How did you find the food?M: The food was delicious. I tried all the local dishes, and I especially loved the pastries. They were incredible.W: Wow, I'm so jealous. I hope I can go there someday.M: You definitely should. It's an experience you won't forget.Section BW: Hi, Tom. Have you finished your final exams?M: Hi, Lucy. Yes, I have. It feels good to be done with them.W: How do you think you did?M: I think I did pretty well. I spent a lot of time studying, so I hope it pays off.W: I'm sure it will. What are your plans for the winter break?M: I'm going to visit my parents in Florida. They moved there last year, so I haven't seen them for a while.W: That sounds nice. Enjoy your break!M: Thanks, you too!Section CW: Excuse me, do you know how to get to the nearest hospital from here?M: Sure. Go str本人ght ahead on this street, and turn left at the third set of traffic lights. The hospital will be on your right.W: Thank you. Is it within walking distance?M: Yes, it's about a ten-minute walk from here.W: Great, thank you for your help.M: You're wee. I hope whoever needs to go to the hospital is okay.W: Thanks. I hope so too.W: Hi, I have an appointment with Dr. Smith at 10 o'clock. Can you tell me where his office is?M: Yes, his office is on the third floor. You can take the elevator up or use the st本人rs.W: Thank you. Is it easy to find?M: Yes, once you get to the third floor, it's the first door on your right.W: Perfect. Thank you for your help.M: No problem. I hope your appointment goes well.W: Thank you. I appreciate it.Section DM: Hi, Jane. Are you free this weekend?W: Hi, Mark. Yes, I am. What's up?M: I was thinking we could go hiking in the mount本人ns. The weather is supposed to be great.W: That sounds like a fantastic idea. I've been wanting to spend more time outdoors.M: Me too. I think it will be a nice change of pace.W: Definitely. Let's plan to leave early Saturday morning.M: Sounds good. I'll make sure to pack some snacks and water.W: Great. I'll bring a map and some sunscreen. M: Perfect. I'm looking forward to it.W: Me too. It's going to be a fun weekend. M: I can't w本人t.。
2021年6月份四级英语听力试题第二套原文
2021年6月份四级英语听力试题第二套原文In the world of standardized testing, the CET-4, or College English Test Band 4, holds a significant place. As a measure of English proficiency for non-English majors in Chinese universities, it serves as a gateway to further academic and professional opportunities. The June 2021 edition of the CET-4, specifically the second set of listening comprehension questions, offers a unique snapshot of the English language skills required at this level. This article aims to delve into the content and challenges presented by this set of questions, analyzing the themes, language features, and the strategies required to tackle them effectively.The listening section of the CET-4 typically consists of three parts: short conversations, long conversations, and passages. Each part presents its unique challenges and requires distinct strategies to navigate successfully. In the June 2021 second set, the short conversations were focused on everyday scenarios, testing the examinee'sability to understand basic English in real-world settings.The long conversations, on the other hand, delved into more complex topics, demanding a deeper understanding of the English language and its nuances. The passages, being the longest and most comprehensive section, tested the examinee's endurance and comprehension skills, requiring them to extract key information from dense text.The language features of the listening material were diverse, ranging from informal colloquialisms to more formal academic expressions. This mixed bag approach tested the examinee's adaptability to different registers of the language, a crucial skill in real-world communication. Vocabulary and grammar were also tested, with a focus on common words and structures used in academic and professional contexts.To approach this section effectively, candidates needed to possess a solid foundation in basic English language skills. They had to be able to quickly identify keywords and phrases, understand sentence structure, and interpret tone and context. Additionally, they needed to be familiar with a range of topics that could potentially be covered inthe listening material, including education, culture, society, and more.However, beyond these basic skills, success in the listening section also hinged on strategic listening. This involved actively listening for specific information, such as answers to questions or key details in a conversation. It also meant being able to quickly discard irrelevant information and focus on what was relevant to the task at hand.The June 2021 CET-4 second set of listening comprehension questions presented a challenging but rewarding test of English proficiency. It was a test not just of language skills but also of strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities. For those who were able to master the content and techniques required, it offered a valuable opportunity to showcase their English language proficiency and lay the groundwork for further academic and professional pursuits.**深入剖析2021年6月CET-4第二套英语听力试题** 在标准化测试的领域里，CET-4（大学英语四级考试）占据了重要地位。
大学英语四级经典听力范文200字
大学英语四级经典听力范文200字Title: University English Level 4 Classic Listening Comprehension Passages: 200-word SummariesThe University English Level 4 (UE4) examination is a standardized test that assesses the English language proficiency of university students in China. The listening comprehension section of the exam is particularly challenging, as it requires students to understand and summarize a variety of spoken passages within a limited amount of time. To help students prepare for this crucial component of the UE4 exam,I have provided summaries of 200-word classic listening comprehension passages that have appeared in previous tests.Passage 1: The Importance of SleepThis passage discusses the significance of sleep and its impact on our overall well-being. It emphasizes that sleep is not a luxury but a fundamental human need, as it plays acrucial role in maintaining physical and mental health. The passage explains that during sleep, the body undergoes essential processes, such as cell repair and hormone regulation, which are necessary for proper functioning. It also highlights the negative consequences of sleep deprivation, including decreased cognitive performance, weakened immune system, and an increased risk of chronic diseases. The passage concludes by encouraging listeners to prioritize getting adequate and quality sleep as a crucial aspect of a healthy lifestyle.Passage 2: The Evolution of the SmartphoneThis passage traces the development of the smartphone, a ubiquitous technological device in the modern world. It begins by discussing the early mobile phones, which were primarily used for making calls and sending text messages. The passage then explains how the introduction of touchscreen technology and the integration of various features, such asinternet access, camera, and mobile applications, transformed the mobile phone into the smartphone we know today. It highlights how the smartphone has become an essential toolfor communication, information access, and entertainment, revolutionizing the way people interact with technology and each other. The passage emphasizes the rapid pace of technological advancements and the continuous evolution of the smartphone, which has become an indispensable part of our daily lives.Passage 3: The Importance of ExerciseThis passage emphasizes the significance of regular physical activity and exercise for maintaining a healthy lifestyle. It explains that exercise not only helps to maintain a healthy weight but also plays a crucial role in improving cardiovascular health, strengthening the musculoskeletal system, and reducing the risk of chronic diseases such as diabetes and certain types of cancer. Thepassage also discusses the mental health benefits of exercise, highlighting its ability to alleviate stress, improve mood, and enhance cognitive function. Furthermore, it encourages listeners to incorporate a variety of physical activitiesinto their daily routines, including aerobic exercises, strength training, and flexibility-enhancing activities, to achieve optimal health and well-being.Passage 4: The Rise of Renewable EnergyThis passage examines the growing prominence of renewable energy sources as an alternative to traditional fossil fuels. It begins by outlining the environmental concerns associated with the use of non-renewable energy sources, such as the emission of greenhouse gases and the depletion of natural resources. The passage then discusses the various renewable energy technologies, including solar, wind, hydropower, and geothermal energy, and how they have become increasingly efficient and cost-effective in recent years. It highlightsthe efforts of governments, businesses, and individuals to promote the adoption of renewable energy, as well as the policy initiatives and technological advancements that have driven this transition. The passage concludes by emphasizing the importance of transitioning to a more sustainable energy future to address pressing environmental challenges and ensure the long-term viability of our planet.Passage 5: The Impacts of Climate ChangeThis passage delves into the pressing issue of climate change and its wide-ranging impacts on the global environment and human society. It begins by explaining the scientific evidence and the causes of climate change, primarily driven by human-induced greenhouse gas emissions. The passage then discusses the observed and projected changes in weather patterns, sea levels, and ecosystem dynamics, and how these changes are affecting various aspects of life, such as agriculture, water resources, human health, and biodiversity.The passage also highlights the disproportionate impact of climate change on vulnerable populations, such as thoseliving in developing countries and marginalized communities. Finally, the passage emphasizes the urgent need for global cooperation and collective action to mitigate and adapt to the consequences of climate change, underscoring the responsibility of individuals, governments, and international organizations to address this pressing challenge.。
关于英语四级听力小短文
关于英语四级听力小短文听力测试是大学生英语四级考试中考生普遍反映较难的一个部分,尤其是测试中的复合听写部分,含了对应试者听写能力、拼写能力、记笔记能力和书面表达能力的一个综合测试。
小编精心收集了关于英语四级听力小短文，供大家欣赏学习!关于英语四级听力小短文篇1Farmington, Utah, is a more pleasant community since a local girls 4-H club improved Main Street.在犹他州法明顿，自从一个当地女子俱乐部4-H提高了其主街的形象后，这个城市变得更舒适宜人了。
Six 4-H girls worked to clean a 72-foot curbside that was covered with weeds, rocks and trash.六名4-H女孩努力清洁了满是杂草、石块和垃圾的72英尺长的路边人行道。
Each member volunteered to clean up and to dig and plant five flats of flowers.每位成员志愿清理，挖地，在五块地栽了花。
They also took turns watering, weeding and maintaining the plot.她们还轮流做浇水、除草和维护工作。
Participation in this project helped the girls develop a new attitude towards their parents of their own homes.参与这个项目帮助她们培养了对自己父母的新态度。
They've learned how to work with tools, and improve their work habits.她们学会了如何用工具干活，改善了自己的劳动习惯。
大学英语四级标准听力2原文 答案
the money now46.【答案】But Congress and President, dealing with a nation’s financial crisis, refused theservicemen’s request【Main points】But Congress and President, solving a nation’s financial crisis, refused the sold iers’ demand标准听力（二）听力原文及答案解析Listening ComprehensionSection A11. W: What do you think of my new hat?M: I’m sure you’ll never need to bring an umbrella with you wearing it. And besides, do you think the color is right for your age?Q: What does the man mean?【听前预测】由The woman should可知，男士的话为听音重点。
【解析】选[B]。
男士的话do you think the color is right for your age?(你认为帽子的颜色适合你的年龄吗?)为听音重点，反问表示相反的意思。
由此可知，男士认为帽子的颜色不合适，故答案为[B]。
you’ll never need to bring an umbrella with you wearing it说明帽子太大。
12. W: Tom, where were you yesterday evening? I expected to see you at the concert.M: Oh, I waited for you at the corner of your street. Then I looked for you at your flat, but the house-keeper said you were out.Q: Why didn’t they meet that evening?【听前预测】由选项中的They waited/went, different places/times等可知，本题可能考查They 错过(在音乐会)见面的原因。
2021年6月英语四级听力真题 短文(2)
英文对照:A pair of entrepreneurs are planning to build and launch a spacecraft that would carry and roast coffee beans in outer space. The craft will use the heat ofre-entry to roast coffee beans, as they float inside it in a pressurized tank. The effect would be to roast the beans all over and produce perfect coffee. The businessmen say that on earth, beans can easily break apart and get burned in the roaster. But if gravity is removed, the beans float around and in a heated oven, receive 360 degrees of evenly distributed heat and roast to near perfection. The spacecraft will reach a height of around 200 kilometers. The beans would then be roasted and the heat generated by the crafts 20 minute re-entry into earth's atmosphere. Temperatures and the pressurized tank will be kept to around 200 degrees Celsius. Once back on earth, the planet's first space roasted beans would be used to make coffee that would be sold for the first time in Dubai. This is where the pair's company is based. It is not clear how much they would charge for a cup. Surprisingly, the Space Roasterconcept-should it go ahead-will not be the first attempt to take coffee into space. In 2015, two Italian companies collaborated on the construction of a similar type of spacecraft, which was the first coffee machine designed for use in space.两位企业家正计划建造并发射一艘宇宙飞船，将咖啡豆送入太空并在太空烘烤。
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Passage Two
Chris is in charge of purchasing and maintaining equipment in his Division at Taxlong Company. He is soon going to have an evaluation interview with his supervisor and the personnel director to discuss the work he has done in the past year. Salary, promotion and plans for the coming year will also be discussed at the meeting. Chris has made several changes for his Division in the past year. First, he bought new equipment for one of the departments. He has been particularly happy about the new equipment because many of the employees have told him how much it has helped them. Along with improving the equipment, Chris began a program to train employees to use equipment better and do simple maintenance themselves. The training saved time for the employees and money for the company. Unfortunately, one serious problem developed during the year. Two employees the Chris hired were stealing, and he had to fire them. Chris knows that a new job for a purchasing and maintenance manager for the whole company will be open in a few months, and he would like to be promoted to the job. Chris knows, however, that someone else wants that new job, too. Kim is in charge of purchasing and maintenance in another Division of the company. She has also made several changes over the year. Chris knows that his boss likes Kim’s work, and he expects that his work will be compared with hers.
Questions 29 to 32 are based on the passage you have just heard.
29. What is Chris’s main responsibility at Taxlong Company?
30. What problem did Chris encounter in his Division?
31. What does Chris hope for in the near future?
32. What do we learn about Kim from the passage?。