大学英语四级听力预测题(二)及答案
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月四级押题卷(含听力及答案)-第二套(答案)
答案速对：Part II Listening Comprehension【Section A】1-7：BB—AD—DAC【Section B】8-15：ABCD—AADC【Section C】16-25：DBD—CBAB—ADCPart III Reading Comprehension【Section A】26~30KEOLD31~35GHCFN【Section B】36~40FCIJD41~45KBEKH【Section C】46~50CABAC51~55CBDDA答案详解：Part I Writing【参考范文】As knowledge and experience serve as twin towers in problem-solving,one is often presented with two major paths that pave the way for final fulfillment,either to wrack his brain,just like what happened to Neutron,siting for many years under an apple tree and eventually figuring out one of the greatest universal rules that govern the whole globe,or to seek for others’wisdom through their advice,just as in the case of Benjamin Franklin, gathering great minds under one roof and then establishing a most world-renown library. Both ways work.When a practical goal is involved,however,Benjamin Franklin may best be regarded as a role model in this respect and asking people for advice often turn out to be the prime alternative.Experience and knowledge borrowed or learned from others’advice contribute greatly to effectiveness and efficiency for a goal-accomplishment.Not all experience and knowledge related to problem-solving can be obtained by personal effort alone due to limitations of mind and capabilities of each individual.A single thought in someone’s mind is,more often than not,far less shining compared with group’s wisdom.That explains the famous old saying that one sees further when standing upon the shoulders’of past great giants;that explains why a great leader is always with greater minds;that also explains why teamwork in corporation is highly emphasized in the21st century. Brainstorm and exchange of ideas between different thoughts never fail to enhance capabilities of each individual involved,a team,a company,an institution,a country,or even the entire global village.Asking others’advice instead of getting everything done on one’s own promotes democracy and communication too.In terms of democracy,it is necessary to give othersrights and chances to speak since the problem may concern them in different ways,and their saying in turn reflects our respect toward freedom of speech as well as their wisdom. In terms of communication,idea exchange sometimes focuses more than solutions,and hereby better mutual understanding about perspectives,principles,practicalities and personalities of each other.Admittedly turning to others for help and suggestion by no means refers to absolute and irresponsible dependence.Consideration upon different thoughts and ideas broadens our mind,enlarges our vision,furthers understanding,enhances more effective and efficient brainstorm,and stresses mutual respect in groups and communities,which undoubtedly gives rise to better,if not the best solutions.As is paraphrased from John F Kennedy,brainstormed,there is little we cannot do while divided,there is little we can do. Part II Listening ComprehensionSection ANews Report One(1)Scientists have discovered the species of songbird that performs a tap dance so fast that it can't be seen by the naked eye of human beings.Researchers from Japan and Germany slow down footage of the blue songbirds during courtship.Here's our science reporter Jonathan Web.“Now,they've discovered that tap dance is in the course of courtship of both male and female blue songbirds.This is very obvious in the process of the songbirds expressing love to each other.(2)The next step for the researchers is to discover the relationship between courtship and this fancy footwork,such as whether the bird's mate is courted by the sight,the sound or the vibrations of this fancy footwork. Such is the agility of the songbirds'show-stopping quickstep that could only be fully appreciated in super slow motion."That's the latest BBC news. Questions1and2are based on the news report you have just heard.1.Why does the naked eye seldom see the dance of the songbirds?B)2.What should the researchers do next?B)News Report Two(3)The World Bank has warned that100million more people will be pushed into poverty by2030unless action is taken to prevent global warming.It says global warming will ravage crops and fuel the spread of malaria and other ura Becca reports from Washington."The World Bank says that climate change is already having an effect on the poorest people who were struggling to raise crops in extreme weather and low rainfall. They say the world's poorest receive fewer resources and are woefully unprepared to dealwith further Climate Shocks such as rising seas or severe drought.(4)They're calling for more to be done to help those in need and they want world leaders to act to reduce carbon emissions.That report had been released just a few weeks before a UN Climate Summit in Paris.”Questions3and4are based on the news report you have just heard.3.What will make more people become poor by2030?A)4.What should world leaders do?D)News Report ThreeThere're reports of fights at an Australian immigration detention center on Christmas Island following the death of a refugee.(5)Australian media say the fights started after an argument between a prisoner and a guard about the death.Jon Donnison reports from Sydney.“The Australian Immigration Ministry has confirmed there have been what it calls disturbances at the Christmas Island detention center.There are reports some security guards abandoned their positions with fences torn down and fires lit.Fazel Chegeni was found dead at the bottom of a cliff after he apparently managed to escape from the centre on Friday.(6)Around200shelter-seekers are held on Christmas Island which is one of several offshore detention centers operated by Australia.(7)The country has been widely criticized by human rights groups for its treatment of the shelter-seekers but the government here says its tough polices have worked and stopped people trying to reach Australia shores by boat.”Questions5to7are based on the news report you have just heard.5.How did the fights take place?D)6.How many refugees are held on Christmas Island?A)7.What is Australia criticized for?C)Section BConversation OneM：Laura,what are you busy doing?W：(8)I'm working on my report on gender differences with the results of my survey. M：Oh?What are findings?Are there really a lot of differences between men and women? W：You bet there are.For example,(9)in a lot of men's minds,women tend to be really talkative and some would describe their wives as chatterboxes.They say their wives say many things so fast that they get lost in the middle of the conversation.M：Oh，dear.That s too bad.But that is only men's feelings.Do you find that women do talk so much?W：Well,it all depends.Actually,my research findings are that men and women simplyhave different ways of talking.(10)Men do the public talking well and women often do the private talking.M：Sorry,I lose track of your words.Private talking?What's that?W：That is to say,(10)for most women,the language of conversation is primarily a way of establishing connections and relationships.But for most men，talk is primarily a means to stay independent and maintain status in the social order.M：I see.Men do have higher social status than women.W：But nowadays,(11)more and more women are doing better and better in the society. For example,in some Latin American countries,there are female defense ministers and in America,there are female Secretaries of State.M：But do you feel that men and women are equally treated in the modern society? W：According to my research,there still a lot of inequalities in both developing countries and the industrial ones.But fortunately,things are changing for the better. Questions8to11are based on the news report you have just heard.8.What is the woman busy doing?A)9.What do men think of their wives in general?B)10.What can we learn about people's ways of talking?C)11.Why are female defense ministers mentioned in the conversation?D) Conversation TwoM：Hi,Ruby,have you heard that there is going to be a robot show at the museum? W：Yes.And they say students can get half-price tickets.Sam,are you planning to go? M：Yes.(15)And I have invited my girlfriend to go with me.(14)So I wonder if I could borrow your car this Sunday.W：Well,would you please wait just a moment and let me check my schedule? M：OK.W：Well,(12)today is Friday and Ted wants to meet with me on Sunday,so that we can talk about next week's experiment.But I guess I can call him and put it off to the next Monday.The experiment is on Wednesday.Um,Sam,(15)do you mind me joining you to go to the robot show?Or you want it to be a trip with your girlfriend only?M：Are you kidding?Of course I don't mind.By the way,we can have lunch together at the Mexico restaurant just next to the museum.I heard they have really nice food and the price isn't high.(13)That will be my treat.W：I think it's better if we go Dutch.M：(13)I do want to pay for it.I appreciate your driving us to the museum.In this weather, we would shake all over if we have to wait for the bus.W:All right,then.(14)(15)I'll pick you up at8：00Sunday morning.Then,we can pick up yourgirlfriend at about8:20.M：Thank you.See you on Sunday.W；See you.Questions12to15are based on the conversation you have just heard.12.What did Ruby plan to do on Sunday?A)13.Who will pay for the lunch?A)14.When will they go to the robot show?D)15.How many people will go to the robot show?C)Section CPassage OneTo some it's a dream job-eating delicious meals for free and then writing about them. But for some food critics,their eyes aren't the only thing that gets wide when consider yet another feast,(16)because the food critics tend to gain weight and become fat.Karen Fernau,a food writer for The Arizona Republic,said when she first started her job,she began to gain weight.“I always looked forward to lunch before this job,then all of a sudden lunch was all day every day,”she says.Nine years later,keeping her weight steady and her health intact is a daily battle.(17)If she knows she will be going to a tasting at a bakery or eating a four course meal,she usually eats fruit or salads throughout the day.At one tasting session alone,she says,upward of1000calories is often added to her day.That's about half of the recommended total calories per day for the average adult. But even through she has devised a special eating method,Fernau says sticking to it is a daily battle.And food editors,writers and critics across the country couldn't agree more.(18)Joe Yonan,a food editor at The Washington Post,has intensified his exercise habits since he started the job two years ago.Yonan says he realized early that he was gaining weight and promptly hired a personal trainer to meet with three times a week,on top of his aerobic training three to five times a week.Still,it's a struggle that many Americans might envy.After all,it's one thing to get your calories from lobster tails and quite another to get them from sodas and fast-food burgers.Questions16to18are based on the passage you have just heard.16.Why does the speaker say the food critics'eyes aren't the only thing that gets wide?D)17.What is Karen Fernau's way of keeping her weight steady?B)18.What can we know about Yonan's job?D)Passage TwoWhat really works to make sustainable changes in diet and lifestyle?It's probably not what you think.(19)Years of clinical research proves that the real keys are pleasure,joy and freedom,not willpower and hardship.Joy of living is sustainable;fear of dying is not. Why?Because life is to be enjoyed.There's no point in giving up something you enjoy unless you get something back that's even better,and quickly.(20)When people eat more healthfully,exercise,quit smoking,manage stress better,and love more,they find that they feel so much better.So quickly,it reconstructs the reason for making these changes from fear of dying to joy of living.Fortunately,the latest studies show how powerful the mechanisms that control our health and well-being are.(21)When you exercise and eat right,your brain receives more blood flow and oxygen,so you become smarter,think more clearly,have more energy,and need less sleep.(21)Your face receives more blood flow,so your skin glows more and wrinkles less.You look younger and more attractive.In contrast,an unhealthy diet,lasting emotional stress and smoking reduce blood flow to your face so you age more quickly.Smoking accelerates aging because nicotine causes your blood vessels to become narrower,which decreases blood flow to your face and makes it wrinkle prematurely.This is why smokers look years older than they really are. One of the most interesting findings was that the mothers'perception of stress was more important than was objectively occurring in their lives.In other words,if you feel stressed, you are stressed.Questions19to22are based on the passage you have just heard.19.Which are the keys to sustainable changes in diet and lifestyle?C)20.Which of the following practices can make people feel better?B)21.What's the benefit of exercising and eating right according to the passage?A)22.What conclusion can we draw from the passage?B)Passage Three(23)At no other time in recent history has it been easier or cheaper to start a new kind of company,possibly a very profitable company.Let's call these new companies LILOs,for “a little in,a lot out."These are web-based businesses that cost almost nothing to get off the ground yet can turn into great moneymakers.How do you get started?All that's required is a great idea for a product that will fill a need in the21st century.These days you'd do best if your idea either makes people money or saves them money.And launching now will make your company stronger later—you'll learn to survive on fumes until the economy improves.That's what John Tayman is doing.He's an author who lives in San Francisco and writes reviews for a business magazine.(24)Tayman knew little about technology and even less about business.And yet he dreamed of a website thatwould summarize car reviews from other sources and rank every model of new car. Tayman said he intended to build the site on the side while continuing to write for a living. He'd work on his new company only at night and on weekends.(24)And he had only about $10000.Tayman went to work with nothing more than his laptop,a hyper-organized fellow.He quickly discovered a bunch of free stuff online-instructional manuals and sites that walk you through the process from start to finish.(25)Within months,Tayman had a virtual staff of20employees working for him in five different went live in January.Tayman figures he has worked about ten hours a week on it and hasn't spent a cent on marketing or advertising.Growth is modest but steady-nearly10 000people visit each week.Questions23to25are based on the passage you have just head.23.What are the advantages of starting a new business now?A)24.What did Tayman have when he started his business?D)25.What can we learn about Tayman's website from the passage?C)PartⅢReading ComprehensionSection A26.K【精析】动词辨析题。
CET4英语四级考试全真预测试卷 第2套(听力)
11. [A] He'll be speaking at the end of the meeting. [C]He suddenly decided not to speak.[B] He was supposed to speak last night instead. [D] He already spoke very briefly tonight.12. [A] It's too high. [C] It's cheap indeed.[B] It's acceptable. [D] The woman should have bargained for it.13. [A] At two o'clock. [C] At four o'clock.[B] At three o'clock. [D] At five o'clock.14. [A] Shop assistant and customer. [C] Store keeper and customer.[B] Post clerk and customer. [D] Waitress and customer.15. [A] His girlfriend complained of his going to the party without her.[B] He was together with his girlfriend yesterday.[C] He has been busy dating his girlfriend these days.[D] He brought his girlfriend to the party.16. [A] She regretted having bought the second-hand car.[B] It is unnecessary to rent another house.[C] They should sell their second-hand car and buy a new one.[D] They can afford a second-hand car.17. [A] She loves the film too. [C] She asks the man to repeat his words.[B] She doesn't think much of the film. [D] It's not as good as she expected.18. [A] Go out with his wife. [C] Stay at home with his wife.[B] Work for extra hours. [D] Go out with his boss.Questions 19 to 22 are based on the conversation you have just heard.19. [A] It's hereditary. [C] He combs his hair too much.[B] The shampoo he used caused it. [D] He is old enough to lose hair.20. [A] Use some special shampoo.[B] Wear a wig.[C] Don't try to comb hair over the bald or thin patch.[D] Go to the doctor for advice.21. [A] Over the radio. [C] At the man's house.[B] At a doctor's office. [D] At a drug store.22. [A] It suits him. [C] It looks old.[B] It looks ridiculous [D] It's getting worse.Questions 23 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.23. [A] Once a week. [C] Five every month.[B] Three every month. [D] Two every month.24. [A] When there are more than twelve people. [C] When there are fifteen people.[B] When there are five people. [D] When there are more than fifteen people.25. [A] Call the office. [C] Pay the money.[B] Sign your name on the notice board in advance. [D] There is no need to reserve a place. Section BPassage OneQuestions 26 to 29 are based on the passage you have just heard.26. [A] Because it isn't closed.[B] Because the students have to pass all examinations before entering it.[C] Because there is no examination before they are accepted as students.[D] Because its door is open.27. [A] At the airport. [C] Taking the air.[B] By plane. [D] On radio and TV.28. [A] Four. [C] Three.[B] Eight. [D] Five.29. [A] In four or five years. [C] In three or four years.[B] In one year. [D] In 36 weeks.Passage TwoQuestions 30 to 32 are based on the passage you have just heard.30. [A] A new way to take notes. [C] The five steps in the reading process.[B] A short name for survey reading method. [D] Different ways to study for examinations.31. [A] That one should think about the ideas while reading the words.[B] That one should always take notes.[C] That one should read only the title and important words.[D] That one should read sequences of words.32. [A] Read. [C] Review.[B] Recite. [D] Reread.Passage ThreeQuestions 33 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard.33. [A] Vacations. [C] Overcrowded classrooms.[B] Wages. [D] Paid sick leaves.34. [A] They want the teachers to resign.[B] They want the teachers to return to work.[C] They are very sympathetic toward the strike.[D] They are refusing to comment on the situation.35. [A] Parent Board. [C] Teachers' Union.[B] District Court. [D] School Committee.Section CThere are 17 kinds of penguins in the world. All of them live in the southern (36) ________. Only a few (37) ________ live on the continent of Antarctica at the bottom of the world. The emperor penguins are the largest. They are about 100 (38) ________ tall and weigh about 30 kilograms. Their special (39) ________ of mating makes them different from all other penguins.For thousands of years the emperor penguins have lived on the (40) ________ Continent of Antarctica. These black and white birds live in large groups or colonies. There are about 40 emperor penguin colonies on Antarctica. In total there are about 400,000 birds. These birds spend the summer swimming in the ocean in (41) ________ of food such as fish and (42) ________. Penguins are not able to fly, but they are (43) ________ swimmers. (44) ________________________________________. But when summer ends, so does this easy time spent by the water. (45) ________________________________________.(46) ________________________________________. They must find an area with some shelter from the freezing winds.Part III Listening ComprehensionSection A11. C 信息明示题。
大学英语四级预测二答案解析
Key to Model Test TwoPart II Listening ComprehensionSection ANews Report OnPeople from London like to call the ringing of Big Ben “bongs.” They mark the start of a new hour.(1)The bell, known as “Big Ben” in London, started making its bongs 158 years ago. But beginning on August 21, it will go silent for four years. The bell will ring for the last time at 12 noon. The bell will be disconnected from the clock as crews launch a major repair project in the tower. The clock, however, will continue to tell the time, silently. The only time people in London will hear the bells will be on Remembrance Sunday, which falls on November 12th this year, and New Year’s E ve.The renovation project will cost about $ 40 million, said Steve Jaggs. He is known as “The Keeper of the Great Clock.”(2)Jaggs said the goal is to keep the building safe and the famous timepiece working for future generations to enjoy. The clock faces and many of the clock’s moving parts will be taken apart and cleaned.Questions 1 and 2 are based on the news report you have just heard.1.What does the speaker say about Big Ben? D)2.What the purpose of the renovation project? B)News Report Two(3)Tennis players must wear almost all white at Wimbledon. That includes shorts, shirts, hats, dresses, shoes and socks. But when they get to New York in the late summer for the US Open, they let their personalities come out through their clothing.On Monday night, Maria Sharapova played in her first major tournament in over a year. She was suspended for taking a banned drug in early 2016. She impressed the crowd with a shiny black dress. The dress shined because it was embedded with crystals. Among the male players at the tournament, people are talking about the clothing worn this week by Alexander Zverev from Germany.(4)Zverev was the fourth-ranked player in the tournament. Tennis experts thought he could win thetitle. Against Darian King of Barbados, Zverev was wearing a tennis outfit similar to the one worn by Swedish star Bjorn Borg in the 1970s. He had a white headband with thin stripes holding back his long hair. He wore a similarly styled shirt and even completed the throwback look with high white socks. Tennis players have not worn those socks since the early 1980s. Zverev said his look was designed by singer Pharrell Williams.Questions 3 and 4 are based on the news report you have just heard.3.What can we learn about tennis players at Wimbledon? B)4.What can we learn about Zverev? A)News Report Three(5)Many people on an island in western Ireland are excited. They are celebrating a new beach. But actually, it is the return of an old beach. The people live in Dooagh, a small community on Achill Island. Older residents of Dooagh remember travelling down to the coastline and walking on the sand. But during a storm in the 1980s, the beach was washed away. All that remained were rocks, seaweed and small pools of water. In recent weeks, the beach r eturned.Sean Molloy works for the Achill Island Tourist Office. (6)He told reporters that the sand began returning to Dooagh Bay last year. He said the water seemed brighter because there was more sand below. Then this year, after a series of storms in April when the wind was blowing hard, the sand appeared along the coastline. Residents woke up one morning after low tide to see 300 meters of soft sand.Achill Island is one of the western-most parts of Europe.(7)A bridge connects the island with the rest of Ireland. Sean Molloy said he hopes the beach becomes the sixth Blue Flag beach on Achill Island.Questions 5 to 7 are based on the news report you have just heard.5.What makes residents of Dooagh excited? C)6.What did Sean Molloy say about the beach? D)7.What can we learn about Achill Island? B)Section BConversation OneW: (8)John, are you sure you haven’t seen the missing file? I could have brought it into this office with some other files.Please have a look everywhere. It’s marked “Confidential” and it has a limited circulation.M: Oh, Mary. Do go away. I’ve got m uch worse troubles than a lost file.W:But it’s serious.(9-1)The file has got all the details of the new desk range. Mr. Parker says if anyone copied copied our designs, it could put the work on the new desks back at least a year! (9-2)And we’re supposed t o be launching them at the International Office Equipment Exhibition.M: Mary, please, something much worse has just happened.W:Why, what’s the matter?M: (10-1)I’ve got the security officer coming up in a minute. It’s just a matter of a loss of $ 300 in cash.W:Oh, on! When did that happen, and how?M: (10-2、11-1)Somebody came in this morning, bought $300 worth of office furniture and paid in cash.W:(11-2)How od d. Don’t most people pay by cheque?M: Yes, usually, well, there was no one in the Accounts Department, so I went to get the key of the safe. When I got back, the money had gone.W:How terrible, John. Is it your responsibility? Will they expect you to replace the money?M: Well, I haven’t got $30, let alone $300… Oh, here’s the security officer now.W:Oh, before you start, I’m afraid I have to report the loss of an important file. It’s a very serious matter.Questions 8 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.8.What does the woman want the man to do for her? A)9.What will the speakers’ company launch at the International Office Equipment Exhibition? C)10.Why is the security officer coming up soon? D)11.What does the woman think of the person paying in cash? C)Conversation TwoM: Hi, everyone, today we’re going to talk about British politeness.(12)Lots of people think that the British are very polite.I think it’s quite old-fashioned. London certainly doesn’t feel very polite in rush hour in the morning.W: I think one thing that makes people think we’re polite is that we say “please” and “thank you” a lot. I don’t think people say “please” and “thank you” so much in other places.M: Really?W: (13)Yeah. My Spanish friend said that when she first came to visit Britain, when she went to a café, she’d say “A coffee.”not “A coffee, please.” That’s because in Spain, people don’t say “please” so often. For me, it feels quite rude, quite impolite, if you don’t say “please” when you ask for something in a shop.M: (14)Yeah, but it can get silly sometimes, saying “please” and “thank you “ all the time.Anyway, just saying “please”and “thank you” a lot doesn’t mean you’re polite. I think London feels quite impolite.W: Well, capital cities are often very different from the rest of the country. The other thing my friend thought was funny about English is our polite language, like, “Excuse me, I’m very sorry, but I wonder if I could ask you a question.”—that kind of thing.M: (15)Yeah, we seem to use a lot of words to say things when we want to be polite. But that’s polite language—does that mean that we’re really more polite than people in other countries? I have to say, I don’t really think we are, actually.W: To be honest, I don’t either. I don’t really think the British are especially polite. It’s probably the same everywhere—some people are very polite—and some people are not so polite.Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.12.What do foreigners generally think of British people according to the man? B)13.What does the woman say about her Spanish friend? D)14.What does the man think of saying “please” and “thank you” all the time? A)15.What do British people usually do when they want to be polite? A)Section CPassage OnePrimary or elementary education is the first years of formal, structured education that occurs during childhood. In most Western countries, it is compulsory for children to receive primary education.Primary education generally begins when children are four to seven years of age.(16)The division between primary and secondary education is somewhat arbitrary, but it generally occurs at about twelve years of age. Some educational systems have separate middle schools for that period. Primary and secondary education together are sometimes, in particular, in Canada and the United States, referred to as “K-12” education.Typically, primary education is provided in schools. The child will stay, in steadily advancing classes, until they complete it and move on to secondary schools. Children are usually placed in classes with one teacher who will be primarily responsible for their education and welfare for that year. This teacher may be assisted to varying degrees by some teachers in certain subject areas, often music or physical education.(17)The continuity with a single teacher and the opportunity to build up a close relationship with the class is a notable feature of the primary education system. Over the past few decades, schools have been testing various arrangements which break from the one-teacher, one-class pattern.The major goals of primary education are establishing foundations in science, geography, history and other social sciences.(18)The relative priority of various areas, and the methods used to teach them, are an area of considerable political debate.Questions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard16.What can we learn about the division between primary and secondary education? C)17.What is an important feature of the primary education system? D)18.What is an area of political dispute over primary education? B)Passage TwoMost of us know that the risk of getting ill is reduced when we look after ourselves. Taking regular exercise has proven to be good for our health. Scientists have found that the risk of getting cancer and heart disease is reduced when we take part in physical activity. Now they’ve found cycling to work is one of the best activities to do this. The five-year study of250,000 UK commuters also showed walking had some benefits over sitting on public transport or taking the car.Cycling to work is already popular in many cities across the world. (19)Some forward-thinking authorities have built cycle lanes to make the commute safer, as well as providing secure places to lock them up. Some companies also provide facilities for their employees to get changed and cleaned up when they arrive at work. It all makes good sense. According to people surveyed in this study, regular cycling cut the risk of death from any cause by 41%, the incidence of cancer by 45% and heart disease by 46%.For me, cycling to work is quicker and cheaper than using public transport and it’s my only form of exercise.(20)And whereas going to the gym to lose a few pounds takes effort and commitment, cycling just become part of the work routine.But what exactly is it that is making cycling a much healthier option? The research found it wasn’t the result of weig ht loss.(21)It could be that cyclists are leaner and have lower levels of pain in the body.Questions 19 to 21 are based on the passage you have just heard.19.What is one of the measures forward-thinking authorities have taken to promote cycling? A)20.What is an advantage of cycling comparing to going to the gym? B)21.What makes cycling a healthier choice? C)Passage ThreeTake five colours: red, black, blue, green and purple. How do they make you feel?Red is, of course, considered fortunate in China.(22)Studies have indicated that red “raises blood pressure,” and claim that it stands out from other colours. Hemingway says it appears to be “coming towards you,” and so is useful for emergency and alarm signs, and also for conveying “urgency” in general.Black has a different sense. In the West, it’s associated with death, but that hasn’t stopped it becoming a mysterious colour. Hemingway says it’s the colour of luxury brands: things like “designer watches” are often black.Blue, by contrast, is cool and peaceful. The colour is a constant presence in our lives, says Hemingway, being the colour of the sky and the sea.(23)That gives it an air of being reliable, which makes it a firm choice with “banks and corporations.” Hemingway says this is also why emergency services often choose the colour.Green is, unsurprisingly, the colour of nature and the environment.(24)Giving a product green packaging creates the impression it is environmentally friendly. Hemingway also says that green is the colour of growth and movement: it’s used to indicate “go” on traffic lights.Finally, we have purple, which is associated with valuable things.(25)In the past, purple dye was expensive because it was very difficult to produce, and it became the colour worn by royalty in many Western countries. These days, companies still use purple to make their product seem more exclusive, whether they’re selling chocolate or cigarettes.Questions 22 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard.22.What is the feature of red according to studies? B)23.Why do banks and corporations tend to choose blue? C)24.What is the reason for green to be used for packaging? A)25.What makes purple associated with valuable things? A)Part ⅢReading ComprehensionSection A选项归类名词：A)attempt 努力，企图；D)extent 程度，长度；J)place 地方，职位；B)designated 危险，风险动词：A)attempt 努力，企图；B)designated 任命，选定；C)engage 参与，吸引；H)overwhelming 使不知所措；I)persuade 说服，劝服；J)place 放置，安排L)risk 使遭受风险；M)struggled 拼搏，奋斗；N) tried 尝试，努力形容词：B)designated 指定的，选定的；F)nonexistent 不存在的；G)obvious 明显的，易理解的；H)overwhelming 难以抗拒的，巨大的；O)uninteresting 无趣的，令人厌倦的副词：E)innovatively 创新的；K)rigidly 严格地，僵化地详解详析：26.答案：N) tried详解：空格前是had，再结合本句的时间状语before 可知，此处是一个过去完成时的句子，因此空格处应填入动词的过去分词形式。
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大学英语四级考试听力预测模拟卷大学英语四级考试听力预测模拟卷Part II Listening Comprehension (25 minutes)Section ADirections: In this section, you will hear three news reports. At the end of each news report, you will hear two or three questions. Both the news report and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.Questions 1 and 2 will be based on the following news item.1. A) 10B) 15C) 56D) 652. A) He warmed up the animals with hot water.B) He fed the animals with high-energy food.C) He rewired the electricity lines in the zoo.D) He opened the zoo despite the big loss.Questions 3 and 4 will be based on the following news item.3. A) It is nasty.B) It is a surprise.C) It is predicted.D) It is deadly.4. A) One day.B) Two days.C) More than three days.D) One week.Questions 5 to 7 will be based on the following news item.5. A) White ash.B) High temperature gas.C) Fires.D) Earthquake.6. A) Less than 10.B) About 20.C) About 120.D) More than 750.7. A) Because they have found too many dead bodies.B) Because they want to persuade people to move away.C) Because they don’t know what might happen next.D) Because they need space to carry out the research.Section BDirections: In this section, you will hear two long conversations. At the end of each conversation, you will hear four questions. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.Conversation OneQuestions 8 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.8. A) Job hopping.B) Putting up a notice.C) Traveling by plane.D) Learning a foreign language.9. A) It has a small size.B) It will fire some employees.C) It will give him a promotion.D) It is an overseas company.10. A) He will learn English for it.B) He will work in another country.C) He will travel a lot.D) He will get a much higher salary.11. A) Recommend her to his new company.B) Give her some advice on her work.C) Get her promoted to be the manager.D) Write her a letter of recommendation.Conversation TwoQuestions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.12. A) In the second week of August.B) In early August.C) In the last week of August.D) Before August.13. A) Get a visa.B) Buy a plane ticket.C) Register for classes.D) Pack his things.14. A) He doesn’t know what he likes.B) He hasn’t made the final decision yet.C) He needs advice from the admissions counselor.D) He wants to change his major in his first year.15. A) Foundation courses are optional.B) There are no foundation courses.C) Foundation courses are in high school.D) Foundation courses need more tuition.Section CDirections: In this section, you will hear three passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.Passage OneQuestions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard.16. A) She is a big film fan.B) Her favorites are normal.C) She looks older than her age.D) She likes dressing up herself.17. A) She worries that Est her can’t care of herself.B) She doesn’t believe Esther’s learning ability.C) She pushes her to start as early as possible.D) She disagrees at first but finally agrees.18. A) Esther doesn’t like the private school.B) Esther likes talking with people a lot.C) Esther is much better than expected.D) Esther has a natural aptitude for science.Passage TwoQuestions 19 to 21 are based on the passage you have just heard.19. A) To cheer ourselves up.B) To forget the anger.C) To relax ourselves.D) To have a rest.20. A) People with stress prefer to listen to music.B) People can release stress by listening to music.C) People who don’t listen to music get more s tressed.D) People get stressed after working for a long time.21. A) No hormone is released any more.B) The body cannot feel the stress.C) A new hormone is released.D) A hormone causing stress is reduced.Passage ThreeQuestions 22 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard.22. A) They are natural and healthy food.B) They help people lose weight.C) They are lowest in calories.D) They are popular with most people.23. A) Eat it in the early morning.B) Include various nutrients.C) Eat something low in calories.D) Eat much for the whole morning.24. A) Using new cups and spoons.B) Eating meals at the right time.C) Stopping eating after feeling full.D) Working hard after meals.25. A) Appetite is the highest when sleeping.B) People will spend less time eating food.C) The body needs to relax after exercise.D) Energy is needed for the next day’s exercise.预测模拟卷听力文本Section ADirections: In this section, you will hear three news reports. At the end of each news report, you will hear two or three questions. Both the news report and the questions will be spokenonly once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.Questions 1 and 2 will be based on the following news item.An icy cold front that swept through northern Mexico over the weekend left 65 zoo animals dead, the zoo’s owner told CNN on Monday. Parrots, crocodiles and peacocks were among the victims of temperatures that dropped as low as minus 15 degrees Celsius early Saturday morning at the Chihuahua Zoo in the city of Aldama, about an hour north of Chihuahua. The alarming number of deaths, whi ch represents about 10% of all the zoo’s animals, was the result of several compounding factors, owner Alberto Hernandez said. The zoo faced other challenges. Frozen water pipes meant that hoses couldn’t be used to fill animals’ food bowls. Warm water had to be brought in from outside, Hernandez said. Electricity was not restored until Sunday, he said. Nonetheless, the zoo opened for business as usual Monday, though Hernandez said he expected an economic hit from the loss of the animals.1. How many animals were killed due to the cold weather?2. What did the zoo’s owner do after the tragedy happened?Questions 3 and 4 will be based on the following news item.U.S. forecasters yesterday admitted that the deadly snowstorm that has swept along the east coas t was a nasty surprise. “We’re really cursing those computer models, ” said Andrew Woodcock, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Sterling, Virginia. “They had the low pressure system way out to the sea. ”The storm raced north along the coast on Monday andTuesday, leaving nearly two feet of snow in places. Many schools and businesses across the east were closed again yesterday, along with all Philadelphia city offices and courts and most Maryland state offices.3. Which description is NOT correct about the storm?4. How long did the storm last?Questions 5 to 7 will be based on the following news item.Indonesia’s Mount Merapi has erupted with its biggest explosion in more than a century, killing at least 70 more people, burning down homes and blanketing the region in white ash. Authorities said Friday this latest in a series of eruptions over the last 11 days was the mostferocious yet. 750 - degree (Celsius) gas flowed down the mountainside in a thunderous roar. The heat was so intense that clothes and blankets were fused to the injured as they fled for safety. The death toll from the eruptions has now risen to about 120 and is expected to increase as rescuers pull bodies out of the ash and broken rocks. Volcano experts said the Friday blast was the biggest since the 1870s. With the unpredictability of the volcano, authorities widened the danger zone around the mountain to 20 kilometers.5. Which of the following is NOT caused by the eruption of Mount Merapi?6. How many people have been killed by the disaster?7. Why did authorities widen the danger zone?Section BDirections: In this section, you will hear two long conversations. At the end of each conversation, you will hear four questions. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choosethe best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.Conversation OneM: Amelia, you seem very busy now. But I do have something to tell you. Could you spare a few minutes?W: Sure. What do you need?M: Well, I wanted to let you know that I’ve put in my notice.W: Really? Why?M: It’s complicated. But basically it boils down to one thing. This company is downsizing and I can’t continue working for a company that may let me go.W: But surely they won’t fire you! You’re one of the most experienced managers here!M: Well, to be honest, there’s another reason. I’ve got a better offer.W: Well, that’s great news! Congratulations! Where will y ou be located?M: The head office is in New York, but I’ll be dealing with overseas companies and flying to this side of the world from time to time.W: It’ll be sad to see you go, but it sounds like you’ve f ound yourself a great company.M: I have. I feel lucky. I look forward to dealing with overseas companies and at the same time having a chance to use English more.W: I’m sorry to bring this up, but would it be possible for you to write me a letter of recommendation before you go?M: Of course I can. In fact, if there are other job opportunities at this new company, I’ll recommend you personally.W: Thanks. I appreciate that.Questions 8 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.8. What are the speakers talking about?9. What does the man say about his current company?10. What does the man say about his new job?11. What will the man do for the woman next?Conversation TwoM: Guess what came in the mail today?W: What?M: My acceptance letter to Yale!W: Wow! Congratulations! When do classes start?M: Freshman orientation is the last week of August, but I want to go two weeks before that to get settled in.W: You are so lucky. Do you have to do many things before you leave?M: Yes, I’ll be very busy. I have to get a visa, buy a plane ticket and pack my things, but first I want to register for classes.W: When can you do that?M: Well, I think I can start looking now. Do you want to help me decide which classes to take? W: Sure. What can you choose from?M: Well, I have to take all the fundamental courses, plus a few from my major.W: What is your major?M: I hope to major in English literature, but the admissions counselor told me that many people changed their major many times in their firs t year. So we’ll see.W: What are the fundamental courses?M: In order to graduate, every student must take a certainamount of classes in History, Math, English, Philosophy, Science and Art.W: Interesting. That’s very different from the Chinese education system.M: Yes, it is. It’s also very differen t from the British education system.W: Really?M: Oh, sure! In Britain, students don’t have to take the fundamental courses.W: Why not?M: Maybe because they think they know everything already. Haaa…Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.12. When will the man get settled in?13. What will the man do first?14. What does the man say about his major?15. What do we know about the British education system?Section CDirections: In this section, you will hear three passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.Passage OneAt first glance, Esther Okade seems like a normal 10-year-old. She loves dressing up as Elsa from “Frozen”, playing with Barbie dolls and going to the park or shopping.But what makes the British-Nigerian youngster stand out isthe fact that she’s also a university undergraduate.Esther, from Walsall, an industrial town in the UK’s West Midlands region, is one of the country’s youngest c ollege freshmen.The talented 10-year-old enrolled at the Open University, a UK-based distance learning college, in January and is already top of the class, having recently scored 100% in a recent exam. And in case people think her parents have pushed her into starting university early, Esther emphatically disagrees.“I actually wanted to start when I was seven. But my mum was like ‘you’re too young, calm down.’ ” After three years of begging, mother Efe finally agreed to explore the idea.Esther’s mother noticed her daughter’s talent shortly after she began homeschooling her at the age of three. Initially, Esther’s parents had enrolled her in a private school but after a few short weeks, the pair began noticing changes in the youngster.Efe says: “One day we were coming back home and she burst out into t ears and said ‘I don’t ever want to go back to that school-they don’t even let me talk!’ ”Therefore, Efe started by teaching basic number skills at home, but Esther was miles ahead. By four, her natural aptitude for math had seen the eager student move on to very difficult parts.Questions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard.16. What do we know about Esther?17. What does Efe think about Esther’s early university study?18. What did Efe find after homeschooling her daughter?Passage TwoListening to music is one of the most common ways we manage our stress and emotions.When we feel tired after a long day at work, many of us like to relax by closing our eyes, and turning on our iPods. Or when we feel down after a heated argument with a boyfriend or girlfriend, we may listen to some uplifting tunes to help distract us from our anger or sadness.Even at this very moment, I’m listening to some calm instrumental rock music, because it helps me stay relaxed and focused when I’m writing.These are just some of the ways we use music to improve our psychology. And more and more research is beginning to show that music can serve a very positive function in our everyday life.In a study done by University of Gothenburg in Sweden, it was found that participants who listened to music after a stressful episode in their everyday life reported decreased levels of stress when compared to individuals who didn’t listen to music after a stressful episode.And in another study done by the same team of researchers, it was found that listening to music was an effective way to reduce a hormone commonly released when we are experiencing stress. This suggests that listening to music can have a real biological effect on our mental health.Listening to music can be a big part of art therapy, and these new studies are consistent with a growing body of research that shows the benefits of music on our stress and anxiety.Questions 19 to 21 are based on the passage you have just heard.19. Why do we listen to some uplifting music after arguingwith friends?20. What was found in the study done by University of Gothenburg in Sweden?21. What is the biological effect of listening to music?Passage ThreeEven if you’ve kicked off a fitness routine and you’re choosing healthier food, you may not be seeing the weight come off the way you’d hoped. While there are plenty of other healthy accomplishments to celebrate, you’re probably wondering what’s not working.Nuts, whole wheat bread, olive oil and dark chocolate are all natural a nd healthy, but they aren’t void of calories. You still need to watch how much you eat of the good stuff.Skipping breakfast may seem like a great way to save calories, but keep in mind that people who eat breakfast regularly lose more weight—so make sure to eat breakfast each morning. Don’t just grab anything; include protein to give yourself sustainable energy and fiber to fill you up for hours.When it comes to a balanced diet, we know that portion control is one of the keys to success. Keep measuring cups and spoons on hand to make sure your serving sized are appropriate, and learn how to give your body the “I’m full” signal in order to help you drop the fork when the time is right and move on with your day.Standing at the fridge or the counter to swall ow isn’t saving time or energy and can lead to mindless eating. It’s best to designate time for snacking and meals that are set apart from other activities.Making time for body exercise can mean less time for sleep, but it’s important to get enough sleep if you’re trying to loseweight. You need extra energy to keep up with your exercise routine, and skimping on sleep can affect your body’s ability to control its appetite.Questions 22 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard.22. What do we know about olive oil and dark chocolate?23. What is the suggestion about having breakfast?24. What is related with portion control?25. Why is it important to get enough sleep?。
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洛基英语，中国在线英语教育领导品牌Part IV Reading Comprehension (Reading in Depth) (25 minutes)Section ADirections: In this section, there is a passage with ten blanks. You are requested to select one word for each blank from a list of choices given in a word bank following the passage. Read the passage through carefully before making your choices. Each choice in the bank is identified by a letter. Please mark the corresponding letter for each item on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre. You may not use any of the words in the bank more than once.Questions 47 to 56 are based on the following passage.Once the world embraced the automobile, the days of depending on horses, bicycles, ferries, and trains quickly slipped into the past. People were __47__ with the speed of the automobile but they were also enjoying the personal freedom that the automobile gave them. Owning a car gave people the freedom to go anyplace a road __48__. This allowed people to travel at anytime and at their own __49__. This independence gave the car a popular edge over buses and trains.The popularity of the automobile made it the __50__ of the transportation system. The automobile changed our lives when it created a giant industry that offered more and more jobs. The automobile made it possible for people to live in areas __51__ from their work place. This caused cities to grow and made suburban living more convenient. Of course, with more places to go, more __52__ roads had to be built. The automobile caused a __53__ effect. Jobs increased, industries grew, new industries developed, and cities appeared. Today the automobile industry continues to offer many __54__. Jobs are plentiful in this industry and improvements continue to be made to the automobile with new technologies.We have come a long way from that first __55__ carriage because of the cooperative efforts of many people in the last century. It will be interesting to see what the future holds for the automobile. We have already seen signs of the use of solar energy in this area. As long as man has a brain, the future of the automobile is __56__.A) backbone I) opportunitiesB) infinite J) snowballC) further K) definiteD) background L) developedE) led M) fartherF) enjoyed N) impressedG) horseless O) paceH) developingSection BDirections: There are 2 passages in this section. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A), B), C) and D). You should decide on the best choice and mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre.Passage OneQuestions 57 to 61 are based on the following passage.If you want to teach your children how to say sorry, you must be good at saying it yourself, especially to your own children. But how you say it can be quite tricky. If you say to your children “I’m sorry I got angry with you, but …” what follows that “but” can render the apology ineffective: “I had a bad day” or “your noise was giving me a headache ” leaves the person who has been injured feeling that he should be apologizing for his bad behavior in expecting an apology. Another method by which people appear to apologize without actually doing so is to say “I’m sorry you’re upset”; this suggests that you are somehow at fault for allowing yourself to get upset by what the other person has done.Then there is the general, all covering apology, which avoids the necessity of identifying a specific act that was particularly hurtful or insulting, and which the person who is apologizing should promise never to do again. Saying “I’m useless as a parent” does not commit a person to any specific improvement.These pseudo-apologies are used by people who believe saying sorry shows weakness. Parents who wish to teach their children to apologize should see it as a sign of strength, and therefore not resort to these pseudo-apologies.But even when presented with examples of genuine contrition, children still need help to become aware of the complexities of saying sorry. A three-year-old might need help in understanding that other children feel pain just as he does, and that hitting a playmate over the head with a heavy toy requires an apology. A six-year-old might need reminding that spoiling other children’s expect ations can require an apology. A 12-year-old might need to be shown that raiding the biscuit tin without asking permission is acceptable, but that borrowing a parent’s clothes without permission is not.57. If a mother adds “but” to an apology, _______.A) she doesn’t feel that she should have apologizedB) she does not realize that the child has been hurtC) the child may find the apology easier to acceptD) the child may feel that he owes her an apology58. According to the author, saying “I’m sorry you’re upset” most probably means “_______”.A) You have good reason to get upsetB) I’m aware you’re upset, but I’m not to blameC) I apologize for hurting your feelingsD) I’m at fault for making you upset59. It is not advisable to use the general, all-covering apology because _______.A) it gets one into the habit of making empty promisesB) it may make the other person feel guiltyC) it is vague and ineffectiveD) it is hurtful and insulting60. We learn from the last paragraph that in teaching children to say sorry _______.A) the complexities involved should be ignoredB) their ages should be taken into accountC) parents need to set them a good exampleD) parents should be patient and tolerant61. It can be inferred from the passage that apologizing properly is _______.A) a social issue calling for immediate attentionB) not necessary among family membersC) a sign of social progressD) not as simple as it seems“成千上万人疯狂下载。
2016年度6月大学英语四级听力题目规范标准答案及其原文第2套
Part II Listening ComprehensionSection ANews Report One【话题预测】由college students，sleep，problem，stress，psychological 等词可推断，本则新闻与大学生睡眠或心理健康有关。
【正确答案】1—2 B D听力原文You probably think college students are experts at sleeping, but parties, preparations for tests, personal problems and general stress can wreck a student’s sleep habits, which can be bad for the body and the mind. Texas Tech University is even offering a class called “Improving Your Sleep Habits”. People suffering from sleep loss are at an increased risk from obesity, psychological problems and car crashes. Students who don’t get enough sleep have poor attendance and lower grades. On top of all that, a new study published in the journal Learning and Memory finds you are probably better off sleeping than making last-minute preparations for a test. 200 college kids were taught to play some unfamiliar video games. Subjects who learned the games in the morning lost some skills when they played again 12 hours later, but they did much better after getting a good night’s sleep. So if you really want to do your job well, don’t forget to get some sleep. Questions 1 and 2 are based on the news report you have just heard.1. What is the news report mainly about?2. What is the finding of the new study published in the journal Learning and Memory?试题解析【话题分类】时事新闻【新闻大意】大学生睡眠不好会严重影响学习效率和身心健康；Texas Tech 大学甚至开设课程教授学生改善睡眠习惯，提高睡眠质量；新的一项研究也证明了提高睡眠质量的重要性。
2022年6月大学英语四级听力真题及答案详解
6月英语四级听力真题预测及答案详解Section A News ReportDirections：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，youmust choose the best answer from the four choices marked A），B），C）and D）。
Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre。
Drections: Questions 1 and 2 are based on the news report you have just heard.Question 1A) How college students can improve their sleep habits.B) Why sufficient sleep is important for college students.C) Why college students are more likely to have stress problems.D) How college students can handle their psychological problems.Question 2A) It is not easy to improve one’s sleep habits.B) It is not good for students to play video games.C) Students who are better prepared generally get higher scores in examinations.D) Making last-minute preparations for tests may be less effective than sleeping.Drections: Questions 3 and 4 are based on the news report you have just heard.Question 3A) Whether more airports should be built around London.B) Whether adequate investment is being made to improve airport facilities.C) Whether the British Airports Authority should sell off some of its assets.D) Whether the Spanish company could offer better service.Question 4A) Inefficient management.B) Poor ownership structure.C) Lack of innovation and competition.D) Lack of runway and terminal capacity.Drections: Questions 5 to 7 are based on the news report you have just heard.Question 5A) Report the nicotine content of their cigarettes.B) Set a limit to the production of their cigarettes.C) Take steps to reduce nicotine in their products.D) Study the effects of nicotine on young smokers.Question 6A) The biggest increase in nicotine content tended to be in brands young smokers like.B) Big tobacco companies were frank with their customers about the hazards of smoking.C) Brands which contain higher nicotine content were found to be much more popular.D) Tobacco companies refused to discuss the detailed nicotine content of their products.Question 7A) They promised to reduce the nicotine content in cigarettes.B) They have not fully realized the harmful effect of nicotine.C) They were not prepared to comment on the cigarette study.D) They will pay more attention to the quality of their products.Section B ConversationDirections：In this section，you will hear two long conversations。
2020年大学英语四级听力试题及答案(卷二)
2020年大学英语四级听力试题及答案（卷二）Section A(1-8)Directions: In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long conversations. At the end of each conversation, one or more questions will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B), C) and D), and decide which is the best answer.Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.1. A)They came in five different colors. B) They were good value for money.C)They were a very good design. D) They were sold out very quickly.2. A) Ask her roommate not to speak loudly on the phone.B) Ask her roommate to make her phone calls outside.C) Go and find a quieter place to review her lessons.D) Report her problem to the dorm management.3. A)The washing machine is totally beyond repair.B)He will help Wendy prepare her annual report.C)Wendy should give priority to writing her report.D)The washing machine should be checked annually.4. A)The man fell down when removing the painting.B)The wall will be decorated with a new painting.C)The woman likes the painting on the wall.D)The painting is now being reframed.5. A)It must be missing. B) It was left in the room.C)The man took it to the market. D) She placed it on the dressing table.6. A)Go to a play. B) Meet Janet.C)Book some tickets. D)Have a get-together.7. A)One box of books is found missing. B)Some of the boxes arrived too late.C)Replacements have to be ordered. D)Some of the books are damaged.8. A)The man will pick up Professor Johnson at her office.B)The man did not expect his paper to be graded too soon.C)Professor Johnson has given the man a very high grade.D)Professor Johnson will talk to each student in her office.Section CDirections: In this section, you will hear a passage three times. When the passage is read for the first time, you should listen carefully for its general idea.When the passage is read for the second time, you are required to fill in the blanks with the exact words you have just heard. Finally, when the passage is read for the third time, you should checkwhat you have written.According to American law, if someone is accused of a crime, he is considered (26) ______until the court proves the person is guilty.To arrest a person, the police have to be reasonably sure that a crime has been (27) ______. The police must give the suspect the reasons why they are arresting him and tell him his rights under the law. Then the police take the suspect to the police station, where the name of the person and the (28) ______ against him are formally listed.The next step is for the suspect to go before a judge. The judge decides whether the suspect should be kept in jail or (29) ______. If the suspect has no previous criminal record and the judge feels that he will return to court (30) ______run away, he can go free. Otherwise, the suspect must put up bail(保释金). At this time, too, the judge will (31) ______ a court lawyer to defend the suspect if he can’t afford one.The suspect returns to court a week or two later. A lawyer from the district attorney’s office presents a case against the suspect. The attorney may present (32) ______ as well as witnesses. The judge then decides whether there is enough reason to (33) ______.The American justice system is very complex, and sometimes operates slowly. However, every step is (34) ______ to protect the rights of the people. These individual rights are the (35) ______of the American government.答案解析Section A(1-8)1. M: Did you buy any of the sweaters that were on sale?W: Buy any? I got five of them. They were such a good bargain.Q: What does the woman say about the sweaters?【答案解析】B 男士询问女士有没有购买特价毛衣，女士说“They were such a good bargain”，这句话的含义是“它们实在太划算了”，从而得出“这些毛衣物有所值”的结论，B选项为女士答语的同义转述，因此正确。
CET4英语四级考试全真预测试卷 第2套(完型)
Part V Cloze (15 minutes)To be a good teacher, you need some of the gifts of a good actor: you must be able to 62 the attention and interest of your students: you must be a 63 speaker, with a good, strong, 64 voice which is fully under your control: and you must be able to 65 what you are teaching in order to make its meaning clear. 66 a good teacher and you will see that he does not sit still 67 his class: he stands the whole time when he is teaching; he walks about, using his 68 , hands and fingers to help him in his explanations, and his face to express feelings. Listen to him, and you will 69 the loudness, the quality and the musical note of his voice always 70 according to what he is 71 about. The fact that a good teacher has some of the gifts of a good actor doesn't 72 that he will indeed be able to act 73 on the stage, for there are very important 74 between the teacher's work and the actor's. The actor has to speak words which he has learnt by heart' he has to repeat exactly the 75 words each time he plays a certain part; 76 his movements and the ways in which he uses his voice are usually 77 beforehand. What he has to do is to make all these carefully learnt words and actions seem 78 on the stage.A good teacher 79 in quite a different way. His students take his 80 : they ask and answer questions; they obey orders; and if they don't understand something, they will say so. The teacher therefore has to suit his act to the needs of his students. He cannot learn his part by heart, but must 81 it as he goes along.62. [A] pay [B] hold [C] give [D] know63. [A] clear [B] slow [C] quick [D] loud64. [A] frightening [B] exciting [C] fearing [D] pleasing65. [A] act [B] talk [C] say [D] repeat66. [A] Listen [B] Watch [C] Look [D] Observe67. [A] for [B] behind [C] before [D] with68. [A] tongue [B] words [C] sound [D] arms69. [A] hear [B] see [C] think [D] guess70. [A] making [B] changing [C] expressing [D] giving71. [A] talking [B] thinking [C] hearing [D] saying72. [A] tell [B] express [C] show [D] mean73. [A] good [B] badly [C] well [D] actively74. [A] things [B] differences [C] points [D] jobs75. [A] different [B] same [C] above [D] following76. [A] just [B] never [C] ever [D] even77. [A] read [B] known [C] fixed [D] written78. [A] natural [B] real [C] false [D] clear79. [A] is [B] has [C] works [D] teaches80. [A] group [B] party [C] class [D] play81. [A] invent [B] discover [C] teach [D] continuePart V Cloze62. B 词义辨析题。
新英语四级考试最新预测卷二答案
答案与解析Part ⅠWritingDear Lawrence,It has been five years since we met each other last time. How time flies! How are things with you? The happy time we spent together is always on my mind and I really hope to meet you again. As you know, Spring Festival, Lunar New Year, is the most favorable holiday for us Chinese. With its colorful and rich traditions, it is celebrated almost in every part of China. Everyone is indulged in the dominant atmosphere of joyous family reunion and with the fresh and vigorous look people greet the New Year.The celebrations vary from place to place, but there are three traditions that have never differed throughout the country. First, the New Year’s Eve dinner is a symbol of family reunion, with all family members sitting around the steaming table, tasting a variety of delicious food and wishing each other health, success and happiness. Second, people, during the holidays, will visit each other to express their best regards and wishes. And finally, we can enjoy the marvelous lion and dragon dances symbolizing happiness, good fortune and prosperity.The day is drawing nearer, my families and I sincerely invite you to join us for this year’s Spring Festival. If you’d like to, we can make further arrangements. Looking forward to your reply!Yours,Yuan ChaoPart ⅡReading Comprehension (Skimming and Scanning)1. N.该句句意为:美国联邦调查局确切知道计算机犯罪造成了多⼤损失。
2024年6月英语四级听力(第2套)
News Report One新闻一A 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.【1】周日上午，捷蓝航空公司一架从西棕滩飞往纽约的飞机在撞上一只鸟后被迫掉头降落。
The flight from Palm Beach International Airport to LaGuardia Airport turned around just minutes after takeoff following the strike.这架从棕桐滩国际机场飞往拉瓜迪亚机场的飞机在起飞几分钟后就因撞上鸟而掉头。
No injuries were reported on the plane,and the flight took off once again seven and a half hours after the first attempt.飞机上没有人员伤亡报告。
在距第一次起飞尝试7.5小时之后，航班再次起飞。
"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."【2】乘客布莱恩·希利说：“那就像一瞬间的恐慌......造成飞机上乘客的紧张反应。
人们完全安静了下来，当飞机停稳后才松了一口气。
2023年12月英语四级第二套真题参考答案及解析(最新完整版)
2023年12月英语四级第二套真题参考答案及解析（最新完整版）2023年12月英语四级第二套真题参考答案及解析(最新完整版) 听力第二套00:00:00 说话者1:College english test，band four，part two，listening comprehension，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 ab c and d then mark the corresponding letter on answer sheet one with a single line through the center。
00:00:39 说话者2:News report one。
How you noticed how similar you are to your friends。
It may be because your brains operate in harmony with each other。
We know that friends are more likely to be the same age，gender and ethnic background as each other。
Now it seems that brains are alike too。
2023年6月英语四级听力真题(第二套)题目,原文与答案
2023年6月英语四级听力真题（第二套）Questions 1 and 2 are based on the news report you have just heard.1. A) A man was bitten by a snake.B) A man was taken to a hospital.C) A man kept a 4-foot snake as a pet.D) A man fell off his toilet seat.2. A) Where the snake had been taken.B) Whether the snake was infected.C) How the snake was captured.D) Who owned the snake.Questions 3 and 4 are based on the news report you have just heard.3. A) Taking her trash out in fancy dresses.B) Amusing herself by going to ball parties.C) Sharing her photos with famous movie stars.D) Posting her daughter’s photos on social media.4. A) To make herself popular.B) To amuse people.C) To please her daughter.D)To record her achievements.Questions 5 to 7 are based on the news report you have just heard.5. A) Eat as much as they want for $10.B) Have a chance of winning a $100 prize.C) Have a meal even if they have no money.D) Get a free meal after answering some questions.6. A) It was brought up by two staffers.B) It helped to popularize her restaurant.C) It originated from a donation to her staff.D) It was suggested by some of her customers.7. A) Fifty customers have offered donations.B) More people have been giving than taking.C) Many people have come to eat at the restaurant.D) Most staffers have received messages of kindness.Questions 8 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.8. A) He is a psychologist.B) He is a famous writer.C) He is a host for a TV program.D) He is a primary school teacher.9. A) Why social media accounts vanish without a trace.B) Why parents raise their children in different ways.C) Why people fail to respond to emails promptly.D) Why friends break off contact all of a sudden.10. A) They simply shut themselves down.B) They avoid showing their emotions.C) They scream to get their parents back.D) They attempt to ignore the whole situation.11. A) They may regard any difference as the end of a relationship.B) They are on better terms with friends and romantic partners.C) They try to express their feelings and thoughts effectively.D) They attach more value to their relationships with others.Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.12. A) Their price.B) Their color.C) Their quality.D) Their design.13. A) Jeans are a typical American garment.B) America makes the best-known brands of jeans.C) America has the best weaving tools in the world.D) Jeans are available in a greater variety in America.14. A) They are artificial.B) They are natural.C) They are unique.D) They are special.15. A) They are for casual wearing.B) They are popular with boys.C) They are much too pricey.D) They are worth the price.Questions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard.16. A) He desires more in life.B) He wants to see it again.C) He feels as inspired as other audience members.D) He longs to become a superstar himself.17. A) It is rather unrealistic.B) It is extremely artistic.C) It is somewhat complicated.D) It is relatively predictable.18. A) They are biased against women.B) They are basically misleading.C) They are full of shootings.D) They are too simple.Questions 19 to 21 are based on the passage you have just heard.19. A) It can highlight leadership.B) It can help connect people.C) It is a means to inspire creative thinking.D) It is an intuitive way to solidify friendship.20. A) Allow them to recite data points.B) Make them more open to learning.C) Enable them to remember the main idea.D) Stimulate them to engage in discussions.21. A) Inspire listeners’ imagination.B) Enrich their own experience.C) Convey fundamental values.D) Explain insightful ideas.Questions 22 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard.22. A) Immigrants outnumber U.S.-born Americans.B) Immigrants have been contributing to the U.S.C) Another wave of immigrants is hitting the U.S.D) The number of immigrants to the U.S. is declining.23. A) More of them expect their children to succeed in business.B) They have fewer chances to be hired by U.S. companies.C) They have founded most Fortune 500 companies.D) More of them are successful business people.24. A) They have higher installment loan debt than native-born Americans.B) Nineteen percent of them borrow money from friends and family.C) Their level of debt is lower than that of native-born Americans.D) Thirty-four percent of them use credit for their daily purchases.25. A) Keep their traditional values and old habits.B) Find employment in competitive businesses.C) Borrow money from financial institutions.D) Collaborate with native-born Americans.答案速查1. A) A man was bitten by a snake.2. D) Who owned the snake.3. A) Taking her trash out in fancy dresses.4. B) To amuse people.5. C) Have a meal even if they have no money.6. C) It originated from a donation to her staff.7. B) More people have been giving than taking.8. A) He is a psychologist.9. D) Why friends break off contact all of a sudden.10. C) They scream to get their parents back.11. A) They may regard any difference as the end of a relationship.12. C) Their quality.13. A) Jeans are a typical American garment.14. B) They are natural.15. D) They are worth the price.16. A) He desires more in life.17. D) It is relatively predictable.18. D) They are too simple.19. B) It can help connect people.20. B) Make them more open to learning.21. C) Convey fundamental values.22. B) Immigrants have been contributing to the U.S.23. D) More of them are successful business people.24. C) Their level of debt is lower than that of native-born Americans.25. A) Keep their traditional values and old habits.听力原文与答案Section ANews Report One(1) Police have reported a man being bitten by a 4-foot snake when he lifted his toilet seat on Sunday morning. The snake was not poisonous, so the man did not have to go to the hospital. But his arm was medically treated at the scene.The police officer interviewed told news reporters the snake didn’t belong to the man, and it was unclear how it got into the apartment. The snake was eventually captured by the local animal handlers and taken to an animal hospital afterward. It was being treated for an outer skin infection. (2) It was unclear who the owner was. The snake may be taken to a local zoo for care if the owner does not come forward.Over the years, other creatures like frogs and fish have found their way into toilets. but this was the first instance of a snake in recent years.Questions 1 and 2 are based on the news report you have just heard.Q1. What do we learn from the police report? 答案: A)Q2. What does the report say was still unclear? 答案: D)News Report Two(3-1) Every week since last April, Andrea Belcher has been doing something slightly unusual and amusing when she takes out her trash.(3-2) It all started off when a movie star shared a photo of herself putting her trash bins out in a ball gown. This inspired Andrea to get dressed up to take out the trash.She was too embarrassed to do it during the day, so one dark evening, she put on her black off-the-shoulder gown and put her trash bin out. Her daughter filmed it and the whole family laughed, but it seemed to go down well. The following weeks she found other outfits in her dressing up box, and dressed up as different characters and famous people, sharing her exploits on social media.Before long, people started offering up their own fancy dresses for her to wear. And before she knew it, she had done 20 weeks. (4) Explaining why she has kept up the videos, Andrea explained how nice it was to have a little bit of fun and craziness that made people smile. Besides, it also helps to remind people in the community to put out their trash bins each week.Questions 3 and 4 are based on the news report you have just heard.Q3. What has Andrea Belcher been doing since last April? 答案: A)Q4. Why has Andrea Belcher kept up her videos? 答案: B)News Report ThreeNo money, but still hungry? No problem. (5) Welcome to Frank’s restaurant where customers are paying for meals and leaving receipts on a board. Anyone who is hungry and wants something to eat can take one, no questions asked, and hand it to staff for some food.(6) The idea for the board of free meals started after a donor came in with $100 for each member of its staff.After two staffers returned their share, there was $700 leftover, according to Tarah Morris, the owner of the restaurant. So they decided to do something more by creating the board.The board of free meals inside the restaurant shows a host of potential meals already paid for by customers, each costing about $10. The board has messages of kindness like, “I f you want more kindness in the world, put it here.”(7) The drive has been going on for two weeks and Morris said just under 50 customers have picked upa free meal. There have been no reports of anyone taking advantage of the situation. In fact, there are a lot more people giving tickets than receiving. It seems people want to help and are driven by helping others.Questions 5 to 7 are based on the news report you have just heard.Q5. What can people do at Frank’s restaurant? 答案: C)Q6. What does the owner of the restaurant say about the idea for the board of free meals? 答案:C)Q7. What has happened at Frank’s restaurant since the board of free meals was created? 答案: B) Section BConversation OneW:Welcome to our program, Friends and Relationships. (8) Our guest today is psychologist Steve Pinker from McGill University.M: Glad to be here, Jane.W: Hi Steve. (9) Our question today is why friends suddenly disappear. They may block us on their social media accounts and stop responding to our emails. They simply vanish without a trace.M: The answer may lie in childhood the way the person related to their mum and dad. It’s related to their attachment styles.W: Attachment styles?M:Yeah. There are two different attachment styles: an anxious attachment style and an avoidant attachment style. (10) When there is a relationship breakdown with their parents, children with an anxious attachment style scream and cry to get their parents to come back. But other children simply shut down and try to deal with their emotions by ignoring the situation. And these attachment styles carry on into adulthood.W: Does avoidance reduce their stress levels?M: Not really. Their stress levels are actually the same as those experienced by the children who yell and scream.W: And I assume both might be turned insecure.W: Exactly. And it’s a very insecure attachment.W:How does an insecure attachment affect relationships between friends, coworkers, and romantic relationships?M: It’s the same as conflicts. So, if you have a disagreement with a securely attached person, they’re not going to panic. They’re able to hear what the other person is saying and express their own feelings and thoughts effectively. (11) However, an insecurely attached person won’t. They might either attack you, get defensive, or just disappear from your life. To them, a difference, no matter how small in your eyes, signals the end of the relationship.W: That explains why they suddenly disappear.Questions 8 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.Q8. What do we learn about the man? 答案: A)Q9. What are the speakers mainly talking about? 答案: D)Q10. How do children with an anxious attachment style react to a breakdown in their relationship with parents? 答案: C)Q11. What does the man say about insecurely attached people? 答案: A)Conversation TwoM: I hear you’re going to Japan soon.W: Yes, that’s right.W: Could I ask you a favor?W: Sure. What is it?M: I was wondering if you could get me some jeans while you’re there. I’ll pay you back, of course. W: A pair of jeans? Okay. I don’t see why not, but what’s wrong with jeans here?M:(12) Well, I just love good jeans and Japan happens to make the best in the world.My friend brought me a pair from there five years ago, and they still look new.W: Really? I had no idea Japan made jeans. (13) I would have thought America made the best jeans because it’s a typical American garment.M:Yeah, I thought so too. But it tums out Japan still has some very old mills with the traditional weaving tools used to make jeans the original way. It’s a slower process of making clothing. But the end result is surely superior. Also, the fabric they use is of a higher quality and (14) the dyes are natural. They have a denser weave and a more durable than any other genes in the world.W: That sounds cool. What size do you want and how much are they?M: I have a 34 waist and size 30 or 32 in length. Either is fine. They should be around $500. But make double certain they are made in Japan.W: $500? Boy, that’s expensive! Do you typically spend that much on a pair of casual trousers?M: They are a little pricey, yes. But they are very special. Bear in mind they will last me several years and they are very fashionable too. (15) I think they’re totally worth it.Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.Q12. What makes the man choose to buy jeans made in Japan? 答案: C)Q13. Why is the woman puzzled by the man’s request? 答案: A)Q14. What does the man say about the dyes of Japanese jeans? 答案: B)Q15. What does the man say about Japanese jeans at the end of the conversation? 答案: D)Section CPassage One(16) Every time I walk out of a superhero movie, I feel the same way. I experience a sense of longing, realizing that there should be more in life. The desire for adventure is a human one. Superhero films capture this desire perfectly.(17) The plot of each superhero film has become relatively predictable. The world is in peril. The world needs a hero. The hero is in peril. The hero resolves the peril. The hero saves the world. Each film has an attractive lead, several expensive explosions, a few jokes to light in the mood, and numerous punches that land unrealistically well. Even though we basically know what will happen, we keep coming back for more.(18) The elites of our society have rejected superhero films. They say the films like any form of artistry. These movies are criticized as being too simple, but they give the fans what they want: entertainment. No matter the form in which they reveal themselves, hero stories will always be present in life. It’s not just about being entertained, but also being inspired. One author has mentioned that women desire to play an irreplaceable role in a great adventure. Most young women want to be a part of somethinggrand, something important. It seems clear that this principle applies to men, as well. So next time you see your favorite superhero film, be entertained, but also be inspired that that small longing you feel motivates you to make a difference.Questions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard.Q16. How does the speaker feel every time he walks out of a superhero movie? 答案: A)Q17. What does the passage say about the plot of all superhero movies? 答案: D)Q18. What do the elites of American society think of superhero movies? 答案: D)Passage TwoTelling stories is one of the most powerful means leaders have to influence, teach and inspire. (19) Storytelling forges connections among people. When it comes to our countries, our communities, and our families, we understand instinctively that the stories we hold in common are an important part of the ties that bind.This understanding also holds true in the business world, where an organization’s stories, and the stories its leaders tell, helps solidify relationships in a way that factual statements don’t.(20) Good stories do more than create a sense of connection. They build familiarity and trust. They allow the listener to enter the story, making them more open to learning.Good stories can contain multiple meanings so they’re surprisingly economical in conveying complex ideas in graspable ways. And stories are more engaging than the recital of data points or a discussion of abstract ideas.Stories about professional mistakes and what leaders learned from them are another great avenue for learning. Because people identify so closely with stories, they can imagine how they would’ve acted in similar circumstances. They’re able to work through situations in a way that’s risk-free.(21) There are extra benefits for leaders. With a simple personal story, they can convey fundamental values. They can offer insight into the evolution of their own experience and knowledge, presenting themselves as more approachable. And then they are more likely to inspire others to want to know more.Questions 19 to 21 are based on the passage you have just heard.Q19. What does the passage say about storytelling? 答案: B)Q20. What can good stories do to listeners according to the passage? 答案: B)Q21. What can leaders do with a simple personal story? 答案: C)Passage Three(22) The U.S. was founded by successive waves of immigrants, and immigrants are still contributing to America today—statistics prove it. On two key measures of financial performance, immigrants out-perform native-born Americans.(23) First, they’re more likely to be entrepreneurs. From 1996 to 2016, the pace at which immigrants started businesses was double that of U.S.-born individuals. Immigrants aren’t just becoming entrepreneurs more frequently. They are often succeeding. Over 40% of Fortune 500 companies had a founder who was either an immigrant or the child of one.(24) Another key measure of financial strength is debt level. Immigrants do better in this area too. Immigrants use credit less often for purchasing cars, homes, or starting businesses. This results in significantly lower levels of debt than native-born Americans. For example, 34% of Americans born in Latin America report no credit card or installment loan debt. This can be compared to just 19% of the general population.Why are immigrants doing so well?(25) The values and habits they bring from their own homelands help explain some of the success. Unemployment tends to be higher in developing countries. That means more people must become entrepreneurs. Credit is also scarcer in most developing countries. This means individuals must save more in order to achieve their goals. Or, they borrow money from friends and family rather than a bank. That means less debt and potentially better credit outcomes when they reach the U.S.Questions 22 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard.Q22. What does the passage say statistics prove? 答案: B)Q23. What do we learn about immigrants in the U.S., compared with native-born Americans? 答案: D)Q24. What does the passage say about immigrants in the U.S. in terms of financial strength? 答案: C) Q25. What do immigrants do to achieve their goals in the U.S.? 答案: A)。
英语四级考试预测试卷及答案二
Part Ⅰ Writing (30 minutes)Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay entitled College Students on the Job Market. You should write at least 150 words following the outline given below.1.当今大学生面临着严重的就业压力2.这一现象的产生有多方面的原因3.解决的办法College Students on the Job Market_____________________________________________________________________________ Part I Writing【写作思路】本文是关于对某种社会现象的讨论，探讨其原因，并提供解决问题的方案。
毕业生就业压力大，是目前比较热门的话题，媒体、社会以及学生本人都会时不时的讨论，所以文章难度不是很大。
文章开篇提出就业压力大的问题，毕业生越来越多，而就业市场却保持稳定，两者之间的不平衡，导致毕业生面临越来越大的就业压力。
第二段讨论出现这种问题的原因。
第一方面，从宏观上来看，整个世界的经济危机影响了就业市场;第二方面，从学校招生来看，热门专业人数过多，结果供过于求，而冷门专业学生很少，结果供不应求。
第三段针对第二段的原因，探讨相应的解决方案。
从政府的角度出发，要尽可能的采取各种手段帮助经济恢复，帮助学生就业;从个人角度出发，要学会自主选择，不追潮流，学习自己感兴趣的，努力提高自身素质，增强竞争能力。
【参考范文】More and more graduates are going out of universities and entering into the society every year while the demand on the job market remains stable. The college students are facing greater and greater pressure in job-hunting.There are many reasons behind the current phenomenon. To begin with, the economy has been confronted with depression in recent years on a global level, and it takes time for the worldwide economy to recover. What's more, there is an element of irrationality in the enrollment of the campuses. Some hot majors have enrolled too many students, and many people compete for one position after graduation, whereas the majors with little attention have few students, and more graduates are needed than the campus can supply.The solution to this problem lies with both the government as a whole and the individual in specific. The government takes whatever measures possible to help the economy recover and to create more job opportunities for the applicants. And for the individual students, it is better to study what they are interested in and to gain experience through practice, thus better prepared for the society.Part ⅡReading Comprehension (Skimming and Scanning) (15 minutes)Directions: In this part, you will have 15 minutes to go over the passage quickly and answer the questions on Answer Sheet 1. For questions 1-7, choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). For questions 8-10, complete the sentences with the information given in the passage.Will Electronic Medical Records Improve Health Care?Electronic health records (EHRs) have received a lot of attention since the Obama administration committed $19 billion in stimulus funds earlier this year to encourage hospitals and health care facilities to digitize patient data and make better use of information technology. The healthcare industry as a whole, however, has been slow to adopt information technology and integrate computer systems, raising the question of whether the push to digitize will result in information that empowers doctors to make better-informed decisions or a morass of disconnected data.The University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) knows firsthand how difficult it is to achieve the former, and how easily an EHR plan can fall into the latter. UPMC has spent five years and more than $1 billion on information technology systems to get ahead of the EHR issue. While that is more than five times as much as recent estimates say it should cost a hospital system, UPMC is a mammoth network consisting of 20 hospitals as well as 400 doctors' offices, outpatient sites and long-term care facilities employing about 50,000 people.UPMC's early attempts to create a universal EHR system, such as its ambulatory electronic medical records rolled out between 2000 and 2005, were met with resistance as doctors, staff and other users either avoided using the new technology altogether or clung to individual, disconnected software and systems that UPMC's IT department had implemented over the years.On the mendAlthough UPMC began digitizing some of its records in 1996, the turning point in its efforts came in 2004 with the rollout of its eRecord system across the entire health care network. eRecord now contains more than 3.6 million electronic patient records, including images and CT scans, clinical laboratory information, radiology data, and a picture archival and communication system that digitizes images and makes them available on PCs. The EHR system has 29,000 users, including more than 5,000 physicians employed by or affiliated with UPMC.If UPMC makes EHR systems look easy, don't be fooled, cautions UPMC chief medical information officer Dan Martich, who says the health care network's IT systems require a "huge, ongoing effort" to ensure that those systems can communicate with one another. One of the main reasons is that UPMC, like many other health care organizations, uses a number of different vendors for its medical and IT systems, leaving the integration largely up to the IT staff.Since doctors typically do not want to change the way they work for the sake of a computer system, the success of an EHR program is dictated not only by the presence of the technology but also by how well the doctors are trained on, and use, the technology. Physicians need to see the benefits of using EHR systems both persistently and consistently, says Louis Baverso, chief information officer at UPMC's Magee-Women's Hospital. But these benefits might not be obvious at first, he says, adding, "What doctors see in the beginning is that they're losing their ability to work with paper documents, which has been so valuable to them up until now."Opportunities and costsGiven the lack of EHR adoption throughout the health care world, there are a lot of opportunities to get this right (or wrong). Less than 10 percent of U.S. hospitals have adopted electronic medical records even in the most basic way, according to a study authored by Ashish Jha, associate professor of health policy and management at Harvard School of Public Health. Only 1.5 percent have adopted a comprehensive system of electronic records that includes physicians' notes and orders and decision support systems that alert doctors of potential drug interactions or other problems that might result from their intended orders.Cost is the primary factor stalling EHR systems, followed by resistance from physicians unwilling to adopt new technologies and a lack of staff with adequate IT expertise, according to Jha. He indicated that a hospital could spend from $20 million to $200 million to implement an electronic record system over several years, depending on the size of the hospital. A typical doctor's office would cost an estimated $50,000 to outfit with an EHR system.The upside of EHR systems is more difficult to quantify. Although some estimates say that hospitals and doctor's offices could save as much as $100 million annually by moving to EHRs, the mere act of implementing the technology guarantees neither cost savings nor improvements in care, Jha said during a Harvard School of Public Health community forum on September 17. Another Harvard study of hospital computerization likewise determined that cutting costs and improving care through health IT as it exists today is "wishful thinking". This study was led by David Himmelstein, associate professor at Harvard Medical School.The cost of getting it wrongThe difference between the projected cost savings and the reality of the situation stems from the fact that the EHR technologies implemented to date have not been designed to save money or improve patient care, says Leonard D'Avolio, associate center director of Biomedical Informatics at the Massachusetts Veterans Epidemiology Research and Information Center (MAVERIC). Instead, EHRs are used to document individual patients' conditions, pass this information among clinicians treating those patients, justify financial reimbursement and serve as the legal records of events.This is because, if a health care facility has $1 million to spend, its managers are more likely to spend it on an expensive piece of lab equipment than on information technology, D'Avolio says, adding that the investment on lab equipment can be made up by charging patients access to it as a billable service. This is not the case for IT. Also, computers and networks used throughout hospitals and health care facilities are disconnected and often manufactured by different vendors without a standardized way of communicating. "Medical data is difficult to standardize because caring for patients is a complex process," he says. "We need to find some way of reaching across not just departments but entire hospitals. If you can't measure something, you can't improve it, and without access to this data, you can't measure it."To qualify for a piece of the $19 billion being offered through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA), healthcare facilities will have to justifythe significance of their IT investments to ensure they are "meaningful users" of EHRs. The Department of Health and Human Services has yet to define what it considers meaningful useAggregating info to create knowledgeIdeally, in addition to providing doctors with basic information about their patients, databases of vital signs, images, laboratory values, medications, diseases, interventions, and patient demographic information could be mined for new knowledge, D'Avolio says. "With just a few of these databases networked together, the power to improve health care increases exponentially," D'Avolio suggested. "All that is missing is the collective realization that better health care requires access to better information—not automation of the status quo." Down the road, the addition of genomic information, environmental factors and family history to these databases will enable clinicians to begin to realize the potential of personalized medicine, he added.1. In America, it is slow to adopt information technology because —————.A) the funds invested by the government is not enough in the pastB) EHRs have received less attention of the public in the pastC) whether it will be useful to doctors or not is doubtfulD) UPMC knows how difficult it is to digitize the hospital2. The University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) —————.A) is the first medical center to adopt information technologyB) satisfy the requirement of the government on information technologyC) spent less money on information technology than it was estimatedD) attempted to created a universal EHR system, but met some difficulties3. The health care network’s IT systems require a lot of effort to ensure it can communicate with one another mainly because —————..A) the integration among different system is largely up to the IT staffB) UPMC is like many other health care organizations in the United StatesC) UPMC makes EHR systems look easyD) UMPC began digitizing some of its records in 19964. The success of the EHR program is decided by —————..A) the fact whether the information technology is available or notB) the fact how well the doctors are trained to use the information technologyC) not only the presence of the technology but the doctor’s training on technologyD) the fact whether physicians can see the benefits of using EHR systems5. The most important reason of most hospitals being reluctant to adopt EHR system is that —————.A) the cost is too high for the hospital to affordB) physicians are unwilling to adopt itC) there is a lack of staff with adequate IT expertiseD) doctor worry about its negative influence on patients6. According to the study led by David Himmelstein through health IT —————.A) it is possible to cut the costs of the hospitalB) it is possible to improve the health careC) it ensure neither cost saving nor improvement in careD) it could save as much as $100 million annually7. The hospital’s managers prefer to —————.A) spend money on an expensive piece of equipment than on information technologyB) charge patients access to the information technology as a billable serviceC) purchase the information technology to improve the health care of the hospitalD) invest more money on the training of the physicians to charge patients more money8. Jha said the mere act of implementing the technology guarantees ______________________.9. D'Avolio says the investment on lab equipment can be made up by_____________________.10. Databases of vital signs, images, laboratory values, medications, diseases, interventions, and patient demographic information could be ____________________. Part II Reading Comprehension (Skimming and Scanning)原文精译【1】给自己的事业买最好的保险消防队无意之中淹没了Mad Gab's的总部，Mad Gab's是Gabrielle Melchionda二十多年前建立的美容公司。
2023年9月大学英语四级考试真题及答案(第2套)
2023年9月大学英语四级考试真题及答案(第2套) 一、听力部分（共四个小节，每个小节有5道题）听力部分第1小节：1.What is the man doing?– A. Having a haircut.– B. Waiting for an appointment.– C. Talking to the woman.– D. Buying a ticket.2.What did the woman get at the library?– A. A textbook.– B. A magazine.– C. A lecture note.– D. A library card.3.Where does the conversation probably take place?– A. In a hotel.– B. In a restaurant.– C. In a travel agency.– D. In an airport.4.What are the speakers mainly talking about?– A. A recent movie.– B. A famous actor.– C. An award ceremony.– D. A film review.5.What does the man mean?– A. He doesn’t mind trying the new restaurant.– B. He has already been to the new restaurant.– C. It’s not worth going to the new restaurant.– D. He doesn’t feel like going to the new restaurant.听力部分第2小节：6.What is the probable relationship between speakers?– A. Family members.– B. Classmates.– C. Strangers.– D. Colleagues.7.Where does the conversation most likely take place?– A. In a classroom.– B. In a library.– C. In a bookstore.– D. In a coffee shop.8.What does the man suggest the woman should do?– A. Buy a new computer.– B. Get her computer repaired.– C. Upgrade her computer’s software.– D. Take her computer to a technician.9.What does the woman mean?– A. She has no plants at home.– B. She will go to the botanical garden.– C. She can’t find many plants at the garden.– D. She enjoyed her visit to the botanical garden.10.What are the speakers mainly discussing?– A. The course schedule.– B. The professor’s office hours.– C. The required textbooks.– D. The exam dates.听力部分第3小节：11.Why does the man want to leave the organization?– A. He is not happy with his current position.– B. He wants to start his own business.– C. He has found a better job opportunity.– D. He doesn’t like the organization’s policies.12.What does the man mean?– A. He wants to go downtown with the woman.– B. He doesn’t mind staying home tonight.– C. He will have to go downtown for a meeting.– D. He wants to avoid going downtown.13.What does the man imply?– A. The woman should ask someone else for help.– B. He is not sure about the answer either.– C. He has already asked someone for the answer.– D. The woman should ask the professor for help.14.Why does the man ask about the woman’s weekend plan?– A. He wants to make plans with the woman.– B. He is curious about the woman’s hobbies.– C. He wants to know if the woman can help him.– D. He needs someone to babysit his children.15.What does the woman mean?– A. She enjoys classical music more.– B. She prefers going to live concerts.– C. She has never been to a concert before.– D. She is not interested in classical music.听力部分第4小节：16.Why is the woman calling the man?– A. To confirm a meeting time.– B. To cancel a meeting.– C. To ask for directions.– D. To reschedule a meeting.17.What is the probable relationship between the speakers?– A. Colleagues.– B. Teacher and student.– C. Friends.– D. Strangers.18.What does the man imply?– A. He prefers jogging alone.– B. He has a jogging partner.– C. He wants to go jogging with the woman.– D. He doesn’t like jogging.19.What is the main topic of the conversation?– A. Favorite sports.– B. Exercise routines.– C. Weekend plans.– D. Healthy lifestyles.20.How does the woman feel about the new restaurant?– A. Excited.– B. Impressed.– C. Disappointed.– D. Surprised.二、阅读部分（共两篇文章，每篇文章后有5道题）阅读部分第1篇文章：Basketball Tips for BeginnersBasketball is a popular and exciting sport that many people enjoy playing. If you’re a beginner who wants to get better at basketball, here are some helpful tips for you:1.Develop basic skills: Start by learning andpracticing the basic skills of basketball, such as dribbling,shooting, passing, and rebounding. These fundamental skills will form the foundation of your basketball abilities.2.Improve your fitness: Basketball requires you to be physically fit. Work on your strength, stamina, agility, and speed through regular exercise and training.3.Practice consistently: Consistent practice is key to improvement. Set aside regular time to practice your basketball skills. Whether it’s shooting practice or working on your footwork, consistency will help you progress faster.4.Play with others: Join a basketball team or find friends to play with. Playing with others will not only improve your teamwork skills but also give you the opportunity to practice in a game-like setting.5.Watch and learn: Watch professional basketball games and learn from the best players. Observe their techniques, strategies, and movements. This will help you understand the game better and pick up new skills.6.Stay motivated: Basketball can be challenging at times, but don’t let obstacles discourage you. Stay motivated and focused on your goals. Remember that practice and perseverance are essential for improvement.7.What is the article mainly about?– A. The history of basketball.– B. Advanced basketball techniques.– C. Tips for beginners to improve at basketball.– D. The benefits of playing basketball.8.According to the article, which of the following is NOT a basic skill in basketball?– A. Dribbling.– B. Shooting.– C. Running.– D. Passing.9.How can beginners improve their fitness for basketball?– A. By watching professional basketball games.– B. By playing with others regularly.– C. By practicing consistently.– D. By learning new skills.10.Why does the article recommend playing with others?– A. To have fun.– B. To practice teamwork.– C. To watch professional basketball games.– D. To improve fitness.11.What should beginners do when facing challenges inbasketball?– A. Give up.– B. Watch and learn.– C. Join a basketball team.– D. Stay motivated and focused.阅读部分第2篇文章：The Benefits of Time ManagementTime management is a skill that can greatly improve the quality of your life. Here are some benefits of practicing good time management:1.Increased productivity: Effective timemanagement allows you to work more efficiently andaccomplish more within a given time period. By settingpriorities and allocating time for different tasks, you canmake the most of your time and avoid wasting it.2.Reduced stress: Poor time management often leadsto stress and anxiety. When you feel overwhelmed by a long to-do list and limited time, it can be hard to stay calm andfocused. By managing your time properly, you can reduce stress and have a better work-life balance.3.Improved decision-making: Time management helps you make better decisions by giving you a clear overview of your tasks and deadlines. When you have a good sense of how much time you have for each task, you can prioritize effectively and make informed choices.4.More free time: Effective time management allows you to have more free time to pursue your hobbies, spend time with loved ones, or simply relax. By efficiently completing your tasks and managing your time well, you can create a better balance between work and leisure.5.Personal growth: Practicing good time management can lead to personal growth and development. It helps you become more organized, disciplined, and self-motivated. These qualities can benefit you in various aspects of life, not just in managing your time.6.What is the main purpose of the article?– A. To explain the concept of time management.– B. To provide tips on how to manage time effectively.– C. To discuss the benefits of time management.– D. To present case studies on timemanagement.7.According to the article, what is one benefit of effective time management?– A. Increased stress.– B. Limited productivity.– C. Better work-life balance.– D. Poor decision-making.8.How does time management help with decision-making?– A. By reducing stress and anxiety.– B. By giving an overview of tasks and deadlines.– C. By creating a better work-life balance.– D. By providing more free time.9.What can be inferred from the article about personal growth?– A. Personal growth is not related to time management.– B. Time management only benefits work-related aspects.– C. Time management leads to moreproductivity but not personal growth.– D. Time management develops qualities that can benefit various aspects of life.10.What is the article’s stance on time management?– A. Time management is essential for aproductive and fulfilling life.– B. Time management is a waste of time.– C. Time management is only useful for work-related tasks.– D. Time management is a concept that is difficult to understand.三、写作部分（共两个写作任务，分别为一篇看图写作和一篇议论文）写作部分第1个写作任务：看图写作根据下面的图片，请你用英语写一篇短文。
大学英语四级听力预测题(二)及答案
大学英语四级听力预测题（二）及答案听力试题Section A1. A．Get some small change．B．Find a shopping center．C．Cash a check ai a bank．D．Find a parking meter．2. A．Shopping with his son．B．Buying a gift for a child．C．Promoting a new product．D．Bargaining with a salesgirl．3．A．Taking photographs．B．Enhancing images．C．Mending cameras．D．Painting pictures．4．A．He moved to Baltimore when he was young．B．He can provide little useful information．C．He will show the woman around Baltimore．D．He will ask someone else to help the woman．5．A．He is rather disappointed．B．He is highly ambitious．C．He can't face up to the situation．D．He knows his own limitations．6．A．She must have paid a lot for the gym．B．She is known to have a terrific figure．C．Her gym exercise has yielded good results．D．Her effort to keep fit is really praiseworthy．7．A．Female students are unfit for studying physics．B．He can serve as the woman's tutor．C．Physics is an important course at school．D ．The professor's suggestion is constructive．8．A．Indifferent．B．Doubtful．C．Pleased．D．Surprised．Questions 9 to 12 are based on the conversation you have just heard．9．A．He prefers the smaller evening classes．B．He has signed up for a day course．C．He has to work during the day．D．He finds the evening course cheaper．10．A．Learn a computer language．B．Learn data processing．C．Buy some computer software．D．Buy a few coursebooks．11．A. Thursday evening, from 7:00 to 9:45．B. From September 1 to New Year's eve．C. Every Monday, lasting for 12 weeks．D. Three hours a week, 45 hours in total．12．A．What to bring for registration．B．Where to attend the class．C．How he can get to Frost Hall．D．Whether he can use a check．Questions 13 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard．13．A．A training coach．B．A trading adviser．C．A professional manager．D．A financial trader．14．A．He can save on living expenses．B．He considers cooking creative．C．He can enjoy healthier food．D．He thinks take-away is tasteless．15．A．It is something inevitable．B．It is frustrating sometimes．C．It takes patience to manage．D．It can be a good thing．Section BPassage OneQuestions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard．16．A．There were no planets without moons．B．There was no air or water on Jupiter．C．Life was not possible in outer space．D．The mystery of life could not be resolved．17．A．It has a number of active volcanoes．B．It has an atmosphere like the earth's．C．It has a large ocean under its surface．D．It has deep caves several miles long．18．A．Light is not an essential element o it．B．Life can form in very hot temperatures．C．Every form of life undergoes evolution．D．Oxygen is not needed for some life forms．Passage TwoQuestions 19 to 21 are based on the passage you have just heard．19．A．Whether they should take the child home．B．What Dr．Meyer's instructions exactly were．C．Who should take care of the child at home．D．When the child would completely recover．20．A. She encourages them to ask questions when in doubt．B. She makes them write down all her instructions．C．She has them act out what they are to do at home．D．She asks them to repeat what they are supposed to do．21．A．It lacks the stability of the printed word．B．It contains many grammatical errors．C．It is heavily dependent on the context．D．It facilitates interpersonal communication．Passage ThreeQuestions 22 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard．22．A．Job security．B．Good labour relations．C．Challenging work．D．Attractive wages and benefits．23．A．Many tedious jobs continue to be done manually．B．More and more tmskilled workers will lose jobs．C. Computers will change the nature of many jobs．D．Boring jobs will gradually be made enjoyable．24．A．Offer them chances of promotion．B．Improve their working conditions．C. Encourage them to compete with each other．D．Give them responsibilities as part of a team．25．A．They will not bring real benefits to the staff．B．They concern a small number of people only．C.They are arbitrarily set by the administrators．D．They are beyond the control of ordinary workers．Section CIn the humanities, authors write to inform you in many ways．These methods can be (26)__________into three types of informational writing: factual, descriptive, and process．Factual writing provides (27)__________an author, composer, or artist or on a type ofmusic,literature, or art．Examples of factual writing include notes on a book jacket or (28)__________cover and longer pieces, such as an article describing a style of music which you might read in a music (29)__________course．This kind of writing provides a context for your study of the humanities．As its name (30)__________ , descriptive writing simply describes, or provides (31)__________．a piece of music, art, or literature．For example, descriptive writing might list the colors an artist used in a painting or the (32)__________ a composer included in a musical composition, so as to make pictures or sounds in the reader's mind by calling up specific details of the work．Descriptive writing in the (33) __________, particularly in literature, is often (34)__________critical writing．Process writing explains a series of actions that bring about a result．It tells the reader how to do something．For example, explaining the technique used to shoot a film．This kind of writing is often found in art, where understanding how an artist created a certain effect is important．Authors may actually use more than one type of (35)__________in a given piece of informational writing．听力答案Section A1．A2．B3．A 4．B5．D6．C7．D 8．A9．C10．B11．C12．A13．D14．B15．DSection B16．C17．C18．A19．B20．D21．A22．C23．A24．D25．BSection C26．c1assified 27．background information on 28．a1bum29．appreciation 30．imp1ies31．an image of 32．instruments33．humanities34．mixed with35．technique出师表两汉：诸葛亮先帝创业未半而中道崩殂，今天下三分，益州疲弊，此诚危急存亡之秋也。
大学英语四级预测二答案解析
Key to Model Test TwoPart II Listening ComprehensionSection ANews Report OnPeople from London like to call the ringing of Big Ben “bongs.” They mark the start of a new hour.(1)The bell, known as “Big Ben” in London, started making its bongs 158 years ago. But beginning on August 21, it will go silent for four years. The bell will ring for the last time at 12 noon. The bell will be disconnected from the clock as crews launch a major repair project in the tower. The clock, however, will continue to tell the time, silently. The only time people in London will hear the bells will be on Remembrance Sunday, which falls on November 12th this year, and New Year’s E ve.The renovation project will cost about $ 40 million, said Steve Jaggs. He is known as “The Keeper of the Great Clock.”(2)Jaggs said the goal is to keep the building safe and the famous timepiece working for future generations to enjoy. The clock faces and many of the clock’s moving parts will be taken apart and cleaned.Questions 1 and 2 are based on the news report you have just heard.1.What does the speaker say about Big Ben? D)2.What the purpose of the renovation project? B)News Report Two(3)Tennis players must wear almost all white at Wimbledon. That includes shorts, shirts, hats, dresses, shoes and socks. But when they get to New York in the late summer for the US Open, they let their personalities come out through their clothing.On Monday night, Maria Sharapova played in her first major tournament in over a year. She was suspended for taking a banned drug in early 2016. She impressed the crowd with a shiny black dress. The dress shined because it was embedded with crystals. Among the male players at the tournament, people are talking about the clothing worn this week by Alexander Zverev from Germany.(4)Zverev was the fourth-ranked player in the tournament. Tennis experts thought he could win thetitle. Against Darian King of Barbados, Zverev was wearing a tennis outfit similar to the one worn by Swedish star Bjorn Borg in the 1970s. He had a white headband with thin stripes holding back his long hair. He wore a similarly styled shirt and even completed the throwback look with high white socks. Tennis players have not worn those socks since the early 1980s. Zverev said his look was designed by singer Pharrell Williams.Questions 3 and 4 are based on the news report you have just heard.3.What can we learn about tennis players at Wimbledon? B)4.What can we learn about Zverev? A)News Report Three(5)Many people on an island in western Ireland are excited. They are celebrating a new beach. But actually, it is the return of an old beach. The people live in Dooagh, a small community on Achill Island. Older residents of Dooagh remember travelling down to the coastline and walking on the sand. But during a storm in the 1980s, the beach was washed away. All that remained were rocks, seaweed and small pools of water. In recent weeks, the beach r eturned.Sean Molloy works for the Achill Island Tourist Office. (6)He told reporters that the sand began returning to Dooagh Bay last year. He said the water seemed brighter because there was more sand below. Then this year, after a series of storms in April when the wind was blowing hard, the sand appeared along the coastline. Residents woke up one morning after low tide to see 300 meters of soft sand.Achill Island is one of the western-most parts of Europe.(7)A bridge connects the island with the rest of Ireland. Sean Molloy said he hopes the beach becomes the sixth Blue Flag beach on Achill Island.Questions 5 to 7 are based on the news report you have just heard.5.What makes residents of Dooagh excited? C)6.What did Sean Molloy say about the beach? D)7.What can we learn about Achill Island? B)Section BConversation OneW: (8)John, are you sure you haven’t seen the missing file? I could have brought it into this office with some other files.Please have a look everywhere. It’s marked “Confidential” and it has a limited circulation.M: Oh, Mary. Do go away. I’ve got m uch worse troubles than a lost file.W:But it’s serious.(9-1)The file has got all the details of the new desk range. Mr. Parker says if anyone copied copied our designs, it could put the work on the new desks back at least a year! (9-2)And we’re supposed t o be launching them at the International Office Equipment Exhibition.M: Mary, please, something much worse has just happened.W:Why, what’s the matter?M: (10-1)I’ve got the security officer coming up in a minute. It’s just a matter of a loss of $ 300 in cash.W:Oh, on! When did that happen, and how?M: (10-2、11-1)Somebody came in this morning, bought $300 worth of office furniture and paid in cash.W:(11-2)How od d. Don’t most people pay by cheque?M: Yes, usually, well, there was no one in the Accounts Department, so I went to get the key of the safe. When I got back, the money had gone.W:How terrible, John. Is it your responsibility? Will they expect you to replace the money?M: Well, I haven’t got $30, let alone $300… Oh, here’s the security officer now.W:Oh, before you start, I’m afraid I have to report the loss of an important file. It’s a very serious matter.Questions 8 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.8.What does the woman want the man to do for her? A)9.What will the speakers’ company launch at the International Office Equipment Exhibition? C)10.Why is the security officer coming up soon? D)11.What does the woman think of the person paying in cash? C)Conversation TwoM: Hi, everyone, today we’re going to talk about British politeness.(12)Lots of people think that the British are very polite.I think it’s quite old-fashioned. London certainly doesn’t feel very polite in rush hour in the morning.W: I think one thing that makes people think we’re polite is that we say “please” and “thank you” a lot. I don’t think people say “please” and “thank you” so much in other places.M: Really?W: (13)Yeah. My Spanish friend said that when she first came to visit Britain, when she went to a café, she’d say “A coffee.”not “A coffee, please.” That’s because in Spain, people don’t say “please” so often. For me, it feels quite rude, quite impolite, if you don’t say “please” when you ask for something in a shop.M: (14)Yeah, but it can get silly sometimes, saying “please” and “thank you “ all the time.Anyway, just saying “please”and “thank you” a lot doesn’t mean you’re polite. I think London feels quite impolite.W: Well, capital cities are often very different from the rest of the country. The other thing my friend thought was funny about English is our polite language, like, “Excuse me, I’m very sorry, but I wonder if I could ask you a question.”—that kind of thing.M: (15)Yeah, we seem to use a lot of words to say things when we want to be polite. But that’s polite language—does that mean that we’re really more polite than people in other countries? I have to say, I don’t really think we are, actually.W: To be honest, I don’t either. I don’t really think the British are especially polite. It’s probably the same everywhere—some people are very polite—and some people are not so polite.Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.12.What do foreigners generally think of British people according to the man? B)13.What does the woman say about her Spanish friend? D)14.What does the man think of saying “please” and “thank you” all the time? A)15.What do British people usually do when they want to be polite? A)Section CPassage OnePrimary or elementary education is the first years of formal, structured education that occurs during childhood. In most Western countries, it is compulsory for children to receive primary education.Primary education generally begins when children are four to seven years of age.(16)The division between primary and secondary education is somewhat arbitrary, but it generally occurs at about twelve years of age. Some educational systems have separate middle schools for that period. Primary and secondary education together are sometimes, in particular, in Canada and the United States, referred to as “K-12” education.Typically, primary education is provided in schools. The child will stay, in steadily advancing classes, until they complete it and move on to secondary schools. Children are usually placed in classes with one teacher who will be primarily responsible for their education and welfare for that year. This teacher may be assisted to varying degrees by some teachers in certain subject areas, often music or physical education.(17)The continuity with a single teacher and the opportunity to build up a close relationship with the class is a notable feature of the primary education system. Over the past few decades, schools have been testing various arrangements which break from the one-teacher, one-class pattern.The major goals of primary education are establishing foundations in science, geography, history and other social sciences.(18)The relative priority of various areas, and the methods used to teach them, are an area of considerable political debate.Questions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard16.What can we learn about the division between primary and secondary education? C)17.What is an important feature of the primary education system? D)18.What is an area of political dispute over primary education? B)Passage TwoMost of us know that the risk of getting ill is reduced when we look after ourselves. Taking regular exercise has proven to be good for our health. Scientists have found that the risk of getting cancer and heart disease is reduced when we take part in physical activity. Now they’ve found cycling to work is one of the best activities to do this. The five-year study of250,000 UK commuters also showed walking had some benefits over sitting on public transport or taking the car.Cycling to work is already popular in many cities across the world. (19)Some forward-thinking authorities have built cycle lanes to make the commute safer, as well as providing secure places to lock them up. Some companies also provide facilities for their employees to get changed and cleaned up when they arrive at work. It all makes good sense. According to people surveyed in this study, regular cycling cut the risk of death from any cause by 41%, the incidence of cancer by 45% and heart disease by 46%.For me, cycling to work is quicker and cheaper than using public transport and it’s my only form of exercise.(20)And whereas going to the gym to lose a few pounds takes effort and commitment, cycling just become part of the work routine.But what exactly is it that is making cycling a much healthier option? The research found it wasn’t the result of weig ht loss.(21)It could be that cyclists are leaner and have lower levels of pain in the body.Questions 19 to 21 are based on the passage you have just heard.19.What is one of the measures forward-thinking authorities have taken to promote cycling? A)20.What is an advantage of cycling comparing to going to the gym? B)21.What makes cycling a healthier choice? C)Passage ThreeTake five colours: red, black, blue, green and purple. How do they make you feel?Red is, of course, considered fortunate in China.(22)Studies have indicated that red “raises blood pressure,” and claim that it stands out from other colours. Hemingway says it appears to be “coming towards you,” and so is useful for emergency and alarm signs, and also for conveying “urgency” in general.Black has a different sense. In the West, it’s associated with death, but that hasn’t stopped it becoming a mysterious colour. Hemingway says it’s the colour of luxury brands: things like “designer watches” are often black.Blue, by contrast, is cool and peaceful. The colour is a constant presence in our lives, says Hemingway, being the colour of the sky and the sea.(23)That gives it an air of being reliable, which makes it a firm choice with “banks and corporations.” Hemingway says this is also why emergency services often choose the colour.Green is, unsurprisingly, the colour of nature and the environment.(24)Giving a product green packaging creates the impression it is environmentally friendly. Hemingway also says that green is the colour of growth and movement: it’s used to indicate “go” on traffic lights.Finally, we have purple, which is associated with valuable things.(25)In the past, purple dye was expensive because it was very difficult to produce, and it became the colour worn by royalty in many Western countries. These days, companies still use purple to make their product seem more exclusive, whether they’re selling chocolate or cigarettes.Questions 22 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard.22.What is the feature of red according to studies? B)23.Why do banks and corporations tend to choose blue? C)24.What is the reason for green to be used for packaging? A)25.What makes purple associated with valuable things? A)Part ⅢReading ComprehensionSection A选项归类名词：A)attempt 努力，企图；D)extent 程度，长度；J)place 地方，职位；B)designated 危险，风险动词：A)attempt 努力，企图；B)designated 任命，选定；C)engage 参与，吸引；H)overwhelming 使不知所措；I)persuade 说服，劝服；J)place 放置，安排L)risk 使遭受风险；M)struggled 拼搏，奋斗；N) tried 尝试，努力形容词：B)designated 指定的，选定的；F)nonexistent 不存在的；G)obvious 明显的，易理解的；H)overwhelming 难以抗拒的，巨大的；O)uninteresting 无趣的，令人厌倦的副词：E)innovatively 创新的；K)rigidly 严格地，僵化地详解详析：26.答案：N) tried详解：空格前是had，再结合本句的时间状语before 可知，此处是一个过去完成时的句子，因此空格处应填入动词的过去分词形式。
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大学英语四级听力预测题（二）及答案听力试题Section A1. A．Get some small change．B．Find a shopping center．C．Cash a check ai a bank．D．Find a parking meter．2. A．Shopping with his son．B．Buying a gift for a child．C．Promoting a new product．D．Bargaining with a salesgirl．3．A．Taking photographs．B．Enhancing images．C．Mending cameras．D．Painting pictures．4．A．He moved to Baltimore when he was young．B．He can provide little useful information．C．He will show the woman around Baltimore．D．He will ask someone else to help the woman．5．A．He is rather disappointed．B．He is highly ambitious．C．He can't face up to the situation．D．He knows his own limitations．6．A．She must have paid a lot for the gym．B．She is known to have a terrific figure．C．Her gym exercise has yielded good results．D．Her effort to keep fit is really praiseworthy．7．A．Female students are unfit for studying physics．B．He can serve as the woman's tutor．C．Physics is an important course at school．D ．The professor's suggestion is constructive．8．A．Indifferent．B．Doubtful．C．Pleased．D．Surprised．．Questions 9 to 12 are based on the conversation you have just heard 9．A．He prefers the smaller evening classes．B．He has signed up for a day course．C．He has to work during the day．D．He finds the evening course cheaper．10．A．Learn a computer language．B．Learn data processing．C．Buy some computer software．D．Buy a few coursebooks．11． A. Thursday evening, from 7:00 to 9:45．B. From September 1 to New Year's eve．C. Every Monday, lasting for 12 weeks．D. Three hours a week, 45 hours in total．12．A．What to bring for registration．B．Where to attend the class．C．How he can get to Frost Hall．D．Whether he can use a check．Questions 13 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard．13．A． A training coach．B． A trading adviser．C．A professional manager．D． A financial trader．14．A．He can save on living expenses．B．He considers cooking creative．C．He can enjoy healthier food．D．He thinks take-away is tasteless．15．A．It is something inevitable．B．It is frustrating sometimes．C．It takes patience to manage．D．It can be a good thing．Section BPassage One．Questions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard 16．A．There were no planets without moons．B．There was no air or water on Jupiter．C．Life was not possible in outer space．D．The mystery of life could not be resolved．17．A．It has a number of active volcanoes．B．It has an atmosphere like the earth's．C．It has a large ocean under its surface．D．It has deep caves several miles long．18．A．Light is not an essential element o it．B．Life can form in very hot temperatures．C．Every form of life undergoes evolution．D．Oxygen is not needed for some life forms．Passage TwoQuestions 19 to 21 are based on the passage you have just heard．19．A．Whether they should take the child home．B．What Dr．Meyer's instructions exactly were．C．Who should take care of the child at home．D．When the child would completely recover．．20． A. She encourages them to ask questions when in doubtB. She makes them write down all her instructions．．C．She has them act out what they are to do at home．D．She asks them to repeat what they are supposed to do21．A．It lacks the stability of the printed word．B．It contains many grammatical errors．C．It is heavily dependent on the context．D．It facilitates interpersonal communication．Passage Three．Questions 22 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard22．A．Job security．B．Good labour relations．C．Challenging work．D．Attractive wages and benefits．23．A．Many tedious jobs continue to be done manually．B．More and more tmskilled workers will lose jobs．C. Computers will change the nature of many jobs．D．Boring jobs will gradually be made enjoyable．24．A．Offer them chances of promotion．B．Improve their working conditions．C. Encourage them to compete with each other．D．Give them responsibilities as part of a team．25．A．They will not bring real benefits to the staff．B．They concern a small number of people only．C.They are arbitrarily set by the administrators．D．They are beyond the control of ordinary workers．Section CIn the humanities, authors write to inform you in many ways．These methods can be (26)__________into three types of informational writing: factual, descriptive, and process．Factual writing provides (27)__________an author, composer, or artist or on a type ofmusic,literature, or art．Examples of factual writing include notes on a book jacket or (28)__________cover and longer pieces, such as an article describing a style of music which you might read in a music (29)__________course．This kind of writing provides a context for your study of the humanities．As its name (30)__________ , descriptive writing simply describes, or provides (31)__________． a piece of music, art, or literature．For example, descriptive writing might list the colors an artist used in a painting or the (32)__________ a composer included in a musical composition, so as to make pictures or sounds in the reader's mind by calling up specific details of the work．Descriptive writing in the (33) __________, particularly in literature, is often (34)__________critical writing．Process writing explains a series of actions that bring about a result．It tells the reader how to do something．For example, explaining the technique used to shoot a film．This kind of writing is often found in art, where understanding how an artist created a certain effect is important．Authors may actually use more than one type of (35)__________in a given piece of informational writing．听力答案Section A1．A2．B3．A 4．B5．D6．C7．D 8．A9．C10．B11．C12．A13．D14．B15．DSection B16．C17．C18．A19．B20．D21．A22．C23．A24．D25．BSection C26．c1assified 27．background information on 28．a1bum29．appreciation 30．imp1ies31．an image of 32．instruments33．humanities34．mixed with35．technique。