英语四级考试听力预测练习题及答案
大学英语四级听力模拟试题(1)及答案
大学英语四级听力模拟试题（一）及答案听力试题Section ADirections：In this section,you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long conversations．At the end of each conversation，one or more questions will be asked about what was said Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once．After each question there will be a pause．During the pause，you must read the four choices marked A.，B.，C.and D.，and decide which is the best answer．Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet l with a single line through the centre．回答1-25题：1、A．To a museum．B．To awedding．C．To New Mexico．D．To visit a friend in Afizona．2、A．They are politicians．B．They are news reporters．C．They are TV actors．D．They are cat lovers．3、A．He dresses more formally now．B．What he wears does not match his position．C．He has ignored his friends since graduation．D．He failed to do well at college．4、A．Peaches are in season now．B．Peaches are not at their best now．C．The woman didn’t know how to bargain．D．The woman helped the man choose the fruit．5、A．It will reduce government revenues．B．It will stimulate business activities．C．It will mainly benefit the wealthy．D．It will cut the stockholders’dividends．6、A．Taking a picture of Prof．Brown．B．Commenting on an oil-painting．C．Hosting a TV program．D．Staging a performance．7、A．Fixing some furniture．B．Repairing the toy train．C．Reading the instructions．D．Assembling the bookcase．8、A．$240．B．$200．C．$300．D．$120．9、听录音，回答以下问题：A．1999．B．1990．C．1969．D．1996．10、A．The Frontier．B．The lakes and Winter Wonderland．C．The Canadian border．D．The Appalachian mountains．11、A．North．B．Northeast．C．MidwestD．West．12、A．It is the north side ofthe US．B．It is in Canada．C．It is in the east part ofthe US．D．Itis onthewest edge ofthe US．听录音，回答以下问题：13、A．Transferring to another department．B．Studying accounting at a university．C．Thinking about doing a different job．D．Making preparation for her wedding．14、A．She has finally got a promotion and a pay raise．B．She has got a satisfactory job in another company．C．She could at last leave the accounting department．D．She managed to keep her position in the company．15、A．He and Andrea have proved to be a perfect match．B．He changed his mind about marriage unexpectedly．C．He declared that he would remain single all his life．D．He would marry Andrea even without meeting her．Section BDirections：In this section，you will hear 3 short passages．At the end of each passage,you will hear some questions．Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once．After you hear a question，you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A.，B.，C. and D．Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre．Passage One听录音，回答以下问题：16、A．To win over the majority ofpassengers from airlines in twenty years．B．To reform railroad management in western European countries．C．To electrify the railway lines between major European cities．D．To set up an express train network throughout Europe．17、A．Major European airlines will go bankrupt．B．Europeans will pay much less for traveling．C．Traveling time by train between major European cities will be cutby half．D．Trains will become the safest and most efficient means of travel in Europe．18、A．Train travel will prove much more comfortable than air travel．B．Passengers will feel much safer on board a train than on a plane．C．Rail transport will be environmentally friendlier than air transport．D．Traveling by train may be as quick as，or even quicker than，by air．19、A．In 1981．B．In 1989．C．In 1990．D．In 2000．Passage Two听录音，回答以下问题：20、A．Customers may get addicted to the smells．B．Customers may be misled by the smells．C．It hides the defects of certain goods．D．It gives rise to unfair competition．21、A．Flexible．B．CriticA.．C．Supportive．D．Cautious．22、A．The flower scent stimulated people’s desire to buy．B．Stronger smells had greater effects on consumers．C．Most shoppers hated the smell in the shoe store．D．84％of the customers were unaware of the smells．Passage Three听录音，回答以下问题：23、A．It may produce an increasing number of idle youngsters．B．It may affect the quA.ity of higher education in America．C．It may cause many schools to go out of operation．D．It may lead to a lack of properly educated workers．24、A．It iS less serious in cities than in rural areas．B．It affects both junior and senior high schools．C．It results from a worsening economic climate．D．It is a new chA.lenge facing American educators．25、A．A lowing them to choose their favorite teachers．B．Creating a more relaxed learning environment．C．Rewarding excellent academic performance．D．Helping them to develop better study habits．Section CDireetions：In this section．you will hear a passage three times．When the passage is readfor thefirst time,you shouM listen carefully for its general idea．When the passage is readfor the second time,you are required to fill in the blanks with the exact words you have lust heard．Finally,when the passage is readfor the third time,you should check what you have written．根据下列材料，请回答：The economy is one of the most important and urgent issues for Nicholas Sarkozy，France’s new President．He focused on change during his(26)__________ campaign，but trade unions are expected to strongly(27)__________ some of the changes he is planning．There’s no doubting the scA.e o f the economic problems(28)__________ Nicholas Sarkozy．France’s(29)__________ rate hasn’t fallen below 8 percent in a quarter of a century and its economic growth rate during 2006 was the slowest of any(30)__________ in the European Union，except PortugA.．But the new President has(31)__________ change．He wants to make it easier for businesses to hire and fire workers．Anyone who(32)__________ a job offer will lose their unemployment benefit．The civil service will be slimmed down to help fund big tax cuts for both businesses and individuals．And any time the French work above the thirty-five hour week will be completely tax free．These measures won 7t go down well with trade unions—who in the past have organized campaigns of open defiance to force French presidents with plans for painful reform to back down．But Mr．Sarkozy has made it an election pledge that unions will(33)__________ be able to bring the country to a standstill．Workers in key areas like public transport will facenew(34)__________ to provide minimum levels of service even during strikes．The unions may not like it—but the new President’s entire programme of reform(35)__________ his winning any stand off．26、请回答（26）题__________.27、请回答（27）题__________.28、请回答（28）题__________.29、请回答（29）题__________.30、请回答（30）题__________.31、请回答（31）题__________.32、请回答（32）题__________.33、请回答（33）题__________.34、请回答（34）题__________.35、请回答（35）题__________.听力答案Test 11-5．BBABC 6-10．CDDAB 11-15．CCCAB16-20．DCDAB 21-25．CADBC 26．election 27．disagree with 28．facing 29．unemployment 30．nation 31．promised 32．rejects33．no longer 34．requirements 35．depends on。
大学英语四级听力分类模拟题(带答案)
大学英语四级听力分类模拟题（带答案）Listening ComprehensionSection AQuestions 3 and 4 will be based on the following news item.1、A. 5%. B. 10%. C. 37%. D. 53%.2、A. It increased the number of new airports.B. It increased the global unemployment rate.C. It created jobs for people.D. It promoted the growth in daily spending.Questions 5 to 7 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the question.3、A. 8.6 millimeters. B. 3.4 millimeters.C. 8.1 millimeters.D. 1.7 millimeters.4、A. Greenhouse gases. B. Human activity.C. Climate change.D. Rainfall increase.5、A. Cause water to expand. B. More rains.C. Less evaporation.D. Fewer wind.Questions 3 and 4 will be based on the following news item.6、A. Global warming.B. Nuclear wars.C. Food crisis.D. Economic depression.7、A. Decrease economic competition.B. Issue more money.C. Provide more food.D. Reduce carbon emissions.Section BQuestions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.8、A. She can't see any sign of it.B. She doesn't believe the man.C. She thinks the forecast has not been accurate this week.D. She doesn't want it to happen.9、A. He is a psychology professor with much knowledge.B. His views during arguments are very powerful.C. He may be able to add information to a research paper.D. He has personal experience in this field.10、A. He rejects labeling criminals.B. He thinks criminals have certain psychological problems.C. He thinks criminals are abnormal.D. He thinks that criminals are crazy.11、A. They are going to write a paper.B. They are trying to convince Professor Simpson.C. They are going to argue with each other.D. They are going to meet Professor Simpson.Questions 8 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.12、A. He has taught Spanish for a couple of years at a local school.B. He worked at the Brownstone Company for several years.C. He owned a small retail business in Michigan years ago.D. He has been working part-time in a school near Detroit.13、A. He prefers a full-time job with more responsibility.B. He is eager to find a job with an increased salary.C. He likes to work in a company close to home.D. He would rather get a less demanding job.14、A. Sports. B. Travel.C. Foreign languages.D. Computer games.15、A. When he is supposed to start work.B. What responsibilities he would have.C. When he will be informed about his application.D. What career opportunities her company can offer.Section CQuestions 23 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard.16、A. Learn the nickname of each state.B. Have a heart-to-heart talk with his brother.C. Be close to the natural world.D. Play games with his brother.17、A. Most nicknames are quite interesting.B. Some state nicknames have surprising origins.C. George Washington has many nicknames.D. New York once was the capital of America.18、A. The First State.B. The Show-Me State.C. Land of 10000 Lakes.D. Empire State.Questions 19 to 21 are based on the passage you have just heard.19、A. It may have to do with a tallying system.B. Sheep is a kind of lovely animal.C. It is useful for people to get good sleep.D. The reason is not clear to us.20、A. The subjects can easily fall asleep by counting sheep.B. The subjects can't fall asleep when given no instructions.C. The subjects can easily fall asleep when imagining a soothing scene.D. The subjects can't fall asleep when imagining a relaxing scene.21、A. Think about unpleasant images before sleep.B. Picture things they have done before sleep.C. Imagine worries and noises before sleep.D. Imagine soothing images before sleep.Questions 23 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard.22、A. Beginning cooking at his parents' pub at 8 years old.B. Starting working in restaurants when he was in college.C. Being spotted by a TV producer at the age of 21.D. Publishing his first book on cooking at 28.23、A. His handsome appearance.B. His rare and simple recipes.C. His use of vegetable ingredients.D. His complicated cooking techniques.24、A. His success comes from the help of his parents.B. He succeeds with luck, passion and knowledge.C. He becomes successful with the help of his friends.D. His wife makes a great contribution to his success.答案:Listening ComprehensionSection A1、B[听力原文]Over the past five years, the number of Chinese travelers has grown to 120 million people. One in 10 international travelers is from China. New airports and better infrastructure have made travel easier for Chinese citizens. Young Chinese citizens are benefiting from reduced visa restrictions around the world. James Roy, a business analyst at China Market Research Group, says Chinese travelers are going to many more destinations than they did in the past. The World Travel and Tourism Council says that the number of Chinese tourists grew by 53 percent last year. Some countries have benefited from tourism from China. Iceland, a popular destination for Chinese tourists, saw its tourism industry grow by 19.4 percent last year. Japan had 37 percent growth in visitor spending. The growth in the number of Chinese travelers is contributing to the global growth of the tourism sector, which has added 7.2 million jobs worldwide.What's the percentage of Chinese travelers around the world?[解析] 新闻开头提到，在国际旅行者中，10人就有1人来自中国，所以，中国人占国际旅行者的10%。
2022年6月份英语四级真题预测听力试题含听力原文和听力答案
6月份英语四级真题预测听力试题（含听力原文和听力答案）Part Ⅲ Listening Comprehension (35minutes) Section ADirections: in this section you will hear 8 short conversations, one or more questions will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A)、B)、C)and D)、and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer sheet 2 with a single line through the centre.注意：此部分试题请在答案卡2上作案。
11. A) Trying to sketch a map C) Discussing a house plan.B) Painting the dining room. D) Cleaning the kitchen.12. A) She is tired of the food in the canteen.B) She often eats in a French restaurant.C) She usually takes a snack in the KFC.D) She in very fussy about what she eats.13. A) Listening to some loud music C) Talking loudly on the telephone.B) Preparing for as oral examination. D) Practicing for a speech contest.14. A) The man has left a good impression on her family.B) The man can dress casually for the occasion.C) The man should buy himself a new suit.D) The man’s jeans and T-shirts are stylish.15. A) Grey pants made from pure cotton. C) 100% cotton pants in dark blue.B) Fashionable pants in bright colors. D) Something to match her brown pants.16. A) Its price. C) Its comfort.B) Its location D)Its facilities.17. A) Travel overseas. C) Take a photo.B) Look for a new job. D) Adopt a child.18. A) It is a routine offer. C) It is quite healthy.B) It is new on the menu. D) It is a good bargain.Questions 19 to 22 are based on the conversation you.19.A)Hosting an evening TV program. C)Lecturing on business management.B) Having her bicycle repaired. D)Conducting a market survey.20.A) He repaired bicycles. C)He worked as a salesman.B)He served as a consultant. D)He coached in a racing club.21.A) He wanted to be his own boss.B) He found it more profitableC)He didn’t want to start from scratch.D)He didn’t want to be in too much debt.22.A)They work five days a week. C)They are paid by the hour.B)They are all the man’s friends. D)They all enjoy gambling.Questions 23 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.23.A)It has gradually given way to service industry.B)It remains a major part of industrial activity.C)It has a history as long as paper processing.D)It accounts for 80 percent of the region’s GDP.24.A) Transport problems. C)Lack of resources.B)Shortage of funding. D)poor management.25.A) Competition from rival companies. C)Possible locations for a new factoryB)Product promotion campaigns. D)Measures to create job opportunities.Section BDirections: In this section you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A),B),C)and D).Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer sheet 2 with a single line through the centre.注意：此部分试题请在答题卡2上作答。
4级预测听力
Section A Test 111. W: What is on your mind, dear?M: I applied for a job as a lifeguard at the community pool. I‟ll be earning pretty good money if I get it. But right now, I‟m kind of short of cash.Q: What‟s worrying the man?[D]【解析】对话中男士虽然假设自己得到那份工作后会有很多钱，但眼下他缺钱（short ofcash ），故答案为 D 。
12. M: Everything is becoming computerized these days, but the trouble is I hate the computer forit‟s so complicated.W: You need to know something about the computer. It‟s not that difficult once you understand it.Q: What do we learn from the conversation?[A]【解析】男士觉得电脑很复杂，因而讨厌它。
而女士说一旦了解了就不觉得那么难了，故可判断她面对电脑更轻松自如，即 A 。
13. W: What do you think of the play?M: The dialog is over my head. I‟ve only understood about half of it. Let‟s hope the second ha lfis better.Q: What does the man think of the first half of the play?[B]【解析】B 项中的 beyond comprehension “难以理解”，是对原文 over my head 的同义表达。
专业英语四级(听力)模拟试卷375(题后含答案及解析)
专业英语四级（听力）模拟试卷375(题后含答案及解析)题型有：1. What is the conversation mainly about?2. When is “Black and White Photography”on?3. What course is the longest one?4. What does the woman say about the art of “Digital Photography”?5. What do we learn from the conversation about “Landscape Photography”?1．A．It is about photography courses.B．It is about “Black and White photography”.C．It is about “Introducing Photography”.D．It is about the fees of photography courses.正确答案：A解析：由选项内容可推测本题是询问某事物是关于哪方面的。
录音中男士提到，他希望得到摄影课程(someinformation about photography courses)的一些信息，A项与录音相符，故选A。
B、C、D都是会话的部分内容，不能选。
知识模块：会话2．A．From 6:30 to 9:00 on Tuesdays.B．From 6:30 to 9:30 on Monday evenings.C．From 2:00 to 4:30 on Tuesdays.D．From 2:00 to 4:30 on Monday evenings.正确答案：C解析：选项都是表示时间的介词短语，因此推测本题问时间。
录音中女士提到，黑白摄影课程的上课时间是周二白天的2：00到4：30，C项与录音相符。
A项是Landscape Photography上课的时间，故排除；B项是Introducing Photography上课的时间，也可排除。
专业英语四级(听写听力)模拟试卷12(题后含答案及解析)
专业英语四级（听写听力）模拟试卷12(题后含答案及解析)题型有：1. DICTATIONPART I DICTATION (15 MIN)Directions: Listen to the following passage. Altogether the passage will be read to you four times. During the first reading, which will be read at normal speed, listen and try to understand the meaning. For the second and third readings, the passage will be read sentence by sentence, or phrase by phrase, with intervals of 15 seconds. The last reading will be read at normal speed again and during this time you should check your work. You will then be given 2 minute1．正确答案：Sleep Why is it so difficult to fall asleep when you are overtired? / There is no one answer that applies to every individual. / It is possible to feel “tired” physically / and still be unable to fall asleep, / because while your body is exhausted, / you do not feel sleepy. / It is not so easy to simply “turn off”. / Lack of sleep complicates matters even more. / Experts say adults need at least seven to eight hours of sleep a night / to function properly. / When you get less sleep than that on three consecutive nights, / you begin to owe “sleep debt”. / As sleep debt increases your body experiences a stress response. / Now a vicious cycle has been created: / You experience the feeling of being more and more tried, / but your body is increasingly stimulated. / “Power sleeping”for more hours on weekends is only a temporary solution. / There is no substitute for getting a good night’s sleep on a regular basis. 涉及知识点：听写2．正确答案：Drink to Your Health Since all living things need it, / and it makes up two-thirds of our bodies, / it seems obvious that water is vital to our health. / Most people, however, drink fewer than eight recommended glasses each day. / So why is drinking enough water so important? / A minor water deficiency can lead to headaches, sleepiness, and moodiness, / while losing a large amount of water for a long time can cause high blood pressure / and other serious problems. / Drinking water helps our bodies in a variety of ways. / It helps us get rid of toxic substance, / which helps our kidneys to do a better job, / and it helps prevent bladder infections. / It improves digestion and helps us develop substances / that our body produces in the blood to fight diseases. / Finally, water can give our skin a healthy glow. / Drinking water throughout the day is an important habit to pick up. / For your health, give this simple substance the importance it deserves. 涉及知识点：听写3．正确答案：Cell Phone Disturbance Nowadays, / more people are using cell phones and there is also an increase in traveling by air. / Naturally, more people want to use their cell phones while traveling by plane. / However, they cannot. / The funny thing is that there has been no evidence of a cell phone signal causing a disturbance in the flight. / If you use the fixed-line telephone on the plane, / it can be really expensive. / In America, this kind of telephone charges three dollars a minute, / and 15% of the income of the flight comes from the telephone bill. / In 1998, / an Englishman was sent to prison for one year / because he refused to turn off the cell phones. / Last month, a plane suddenly became alarmed and was forced to land. / Investigators found a cell phone in a piece of luggage that had been left on. / Flight crew insisted that using cell phones during the flight is very dangerous, / and many facts support that claim. / Although there is no factual evidence to prove this, / cell phone disturbance can affect the plane in some circumstances. 涉及知识点：听写4．正确答案：Natural Resources With the changes in the ways of making a living in a family over several generations, / a warning against man’s wasteful use of natural resources reminds us of the urgent need to preserve these resources. / Ever since man appeared on the earth, man’s survival has been heavily dependent on nature. / Almost everything we use in our everyday life comes from nature, / ranging from the food we eat, / the water we drink, / to the wood which is turned into furniture. / With the development of technology and population growth, / the amount and range of materials used have increased at an alarming rate. / However, natural resources are not inexhaustible. / Some reserves are already on the brink of exhaustion / and there is no hope of replacing them. / The widespread water shortage is an example in point. / If man continued to waste natural resources with no thought for the future, / the whole world would be in a mess. 涉及知识点：听写5．正确答案：Yoga Yoga provides one of the best means of self-improvement and attaining one’s full potential. / In the advanced stages of yoga, / super conscious states are attained which result in a feeling of happiness, /deep peace and the emergence of psychic powers. / Yoga was developed and perfected over the centuries by philosophers and mystics in India. / It is basically a method by which we increase the body’s supply of energy /and remove any interference to the transmission of energy through out the body. /These days, yoga classes are being held at most health and wellness centers across the United States. / It is probably one of the most popular alternative therapies. /Many physicians, / who are skeptical about the efficiency of alternative medicine, /support yoga with a passion. /There are many clinical studies that show the effectiveness of yoga. /And the best part of it / is that it is something that can be done in the comfort of your home. /A few breathing exercisesrecommended by yoga/ will go a long way towards better health and relaxation. 涉及知识点：听写。
英语四级考试听力部分试题及答案
英语四级考试听力部分试题及答案一、听力理解：听力理解主要考察考生对于日常对话、公共场景以及学术讲座等不同语境下的听力能力。
下面是一些典型的听力理解题目和答案：1. 对话题目：交通安全对话内容：警察告诉一个行人如何过马路避免交通事故。
问题： What does the policeman tell the pedestrian to do?答案： To look both ways before crossing the street.2. 对话题目：餐厅订位对话内容：两个人在电话里预定餐厅。
问题：Where will they eat?答案：They will eat at a Japanese restaurant.3. 短文题目：学校图书馆短文内容：介绍学校图书馆的服务和注意事项。
问题：When should library books be returned?答案：Library books should be returned within two weeks.二、图片理解：图片理解主要考察考生对于图片中所示的场景、人物和物体的理解能力。
下面是一些典型的图片理解题目和答案：1. 图片描述：一位女士在地铁站等候。
问题：Where is the woman?答案：The woman is at the subway station.2. 图片描述：一副画展览。
问题：What kind of event is happening?答案：An art exhibition.3. 图片描述：一个人在厨房做饭。
问题：What is the person doing?答案：The person is cooking in the kitchen.以上是英语四级听力部分的试题和答案。
通过针对不同语境的听力训练，可以提高听力理解的能力，帮助考生在四级听力考试中取得好成绩。
专业英语四级(听力)模拟试卷10(题后含答案及解析)
专业英语四级（听力）模拟试卷10(题后含答案及解析)题型有：1. W: Thanks for your time... M: You’re welcome.1．What is the relationship between the two speakers?A．A representative of an insurance company and a boss.B．A representative of an insurance company and a customer.C．A representative of an insurance company and a reporter.D．A representative of an insurance company and an employee.正确答案：C解析：身份职业题。
从对话中可以看出男士是保险业的专业人士，而女士的问话和答话方式暗示她的职业可能是采访者或记者。
所以选择C项。
知识模块：对话听力2．What caused most of the damage for the insurance companies in 1981?A．The bad winter weather.B．Household theft.C．Fire and accident business.D．Diseases.正确答案：A解析：细节题。
在对话中可以发现1981年英国保险公司最大的赔付是冬天恶劣的天气所带来的损失，为两亿英镑，所以选择A项。
知识模块：对话听力3．Compared with 1980, what was the cost of insurance claims in 1981?A．It stayed at the same level as 1980.B．It increased by 10 percent.C．The cost of household theft rose slightly.D．It decreased dramatically.正确答案：B解析：细节题。
大学英语四级(听力)模拟试卷8(题后含答案及解析)
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本题具有鲜明but题的特征。
预读选项知本题问“她”在干什么，如此便容易听到考点所在内容。
知识模块：听力10．A．A list of software products.B．A picture of the newest computers,C．Information on after-sales service.D．An introduction about the products.正确答案：C解析：男士说，Strong女士给他寄了一些资料，但“没有任何有关售后服务的信息”，故C正确。
解题关键是听辨对话中提到的项目，并注意区分，A、B、D为并列出现的项目，均不可作为答案。
知识模块：听力11．A．His name is Jack Cordel, and his phone number is 560-1288.B．His name is Jack Kordell and his fax number is 560-1287.C．His name is Jack Cordel and his fax number is 560-1288.D．His name is Jack Kordell and his phone number is 560-1287.正确答案：D解析：对话中男士自报家门，说自己名叫Jack Kordell，电话560一1287，传真560-1288。
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我几乎没认出来她。
你还记得她高中时的样子吗男：嗯，我记得。
她那时身材有些走样。
她现在瘦了很多吗问：男人记得萨莉的什么事情答：out of shape身材走样，lose weight减肥，体重减轻，从男人话中能看出，萨利当年有些胖，因此正确答案为C，她当时有些胖。
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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 of music,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。
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[A]A m i n i c a b d r i v e L [B]T h e d r u n k． [C]T w o w o m e n． [D]N o t k n o w n y e t．P a r t AW：G o o d e v e n i n g．W h i c h e v e n i n g c o u r s e w o u l d y o u l i k et o e n r o l l f o r?M：I’v e b e e n t h i n k i n g a b o u t t a k i n g t h i s c o u r s e i n M o d e m G u i t a r．a r e t h e r e a n y v a c a n c i e s?W：W e l l，t h e r e a r e…n i n e，t e n，e l e v e n e n r o l l m e n t s s o f a r o n t h e l i s t．S o t h a t m e a n s w e’v e g o tf o u r p l a c e s l e f t．T h e c l a s s s e e m s t o b e f i l l i ng u p m u ch m o r e q ui c k l y t h i s y e a r．Y o u’l l f i n d t h e d e t a i l s i n t h i s b r o c h u r e．M：W i l l i t b e s t a r t i n g n e x t w e e k?W：W e h o p e s o．I t’s d u e t o b e g i n o n T u e s d a y，7 P．m t o 9 P．r n．S h a l l I p u t y o u d o w n?W e’l l h a v e s t o p p e d t a k i n g a n y m o r e n a m e s b y t h i s e v e n i n g，s o i f y o u…M：C a n y o u t e l l m e w h e r e t h e c o u r s e i s h e l d?W：O h，i t’s i n t h e M a i n B u i l d i n g，s e c o n d f l o o r，r o o m 219，i m m e d i a t e l y o p p o s i t e t h e l i b r a r y．Y o u c a n’t m i s s i t．T h e r e a r e p o s t e r s o f p o p g r o u p s a l l o v e r t h e w a l l s．M：I s e e．A n d i f I d o e n r o l l。
大学英语四级考试听力模拟试卷(含答案)
大学英语四级考试听力模拟试卷Listening ComprehensionSection ADirections: In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long conversations. At the end of each conversation, one or more questions will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A.,B.,C., and D., and decide which is the best answer.Questions 1 to 8 are based on the conversation you have just heard.1、A. Give the ring to a policeman.B. Wait for the owner of the ring in the rest room.C. Hand in the ring to the security office.D. Take the ring to the administration building.2、A. This apple pie tastes very good. B. His mother likes the pie very much.C. This pie can't match his mother's.D. His mother can't make apple pies.3、A. The weather forecast says it will be fine.B. The weather doesn't count in their plan.C. They will cancel their plan in case of rain.D. They will postpone their program if it rains.4、A. Read an article on political science. B. Present a different theory to the class.C. Read more than one article.D. Choose a better article to read.5、A. The professor's presentation was too complicated.B. The professor's lecture notes were too complicated.C. The professor spoke too fast.D. The woman is a fool.6、A. Spend more time on sightseeing. B. Visit the city with a group.C. Tour the city on a fine day.D. Take the man with her on the tour.7、A. He gets nervous easily. B. He is an inexperienced speaker.C. He is an awful speaker.D. He hasn't prepared his speech well.8、A. There was something wrong with the bus.B. She took somebody to hospital.C. Something prevented her from catching the bus.D. She came on foot instead of taking a bus.Questions 9 to 12 are based on the conversation you have just heard.9、A. Students' opinions of the program they take.B. The situation of biology education.C. The quality of professors.D. The quality of equipment.10、A. In the fourth year of a biology course. B. In the third year of a biology course.C. In the second year of a biology course.D. In the first year of a biology course.11、A. Incompetent teaching staff. B. Understaffed faculty.C. Insufficient budget.D. Unmotivated students.12、A. Most professors are not very committed to the program.B. Some professors may go elsewhere to teach.C. Some professors treat students badly.D. The quality of professors is not satisfactory.Questions 13 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.13、A. Books. B. Multimedia materials.C. Serial like journals and magazines.D. Not given.14、A. Because some book in the library are very expensive.B. Because some books in the library are rare.C. Because sometimes students need certain materials urgently.D. Because some students won't return the books they borrow.15、A. One dollar. B. 30 cents.C. 60 cents.D. 90 cents.Section BDirections: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices markedA.,B.,C., andD..Passage OneQuestions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard.16、A. His friend might have given him the wrong key.B. He didn't know where the back door was.C. He couldn't find the key in the mailbox.D. It was too dark to put the key in the lock.17、A. He broke the front door.B. He tried to get into the house through a window.C. He found a neighbor of his friend to help him.D. He found a police to help him.18、A. He looked silly with only one leg inside the window.B. He knew the policeman wouldn't believe him.C. The torch light made him look very foolish.D. He realized that he had made a mistake.Passage TwoQuestions 19 to 21 are based on the passage you have just heard.19、A. Sign languages. B. Natural languages.C. Artificial languages.D. Genuine languages.20、A. It was located in New York city.B. It was one of America's liberal arts universities for deaf people.C. It was the world's only liberal arts university for deaf people.D. It enrolled students from all over the world.21、A. He thought that sign languages are substandard languages.B. He thought that sign languages are natural languages.C. He thought that sign languages are artificial languages.D. He thought that sign languages are international languages.Passage ThreeQuestions 22 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard.22、A. Consumers are adequately informed about the environmental impact of products they buy.B. Consumers are being confused and misled by the huge amount of environmental claims of household products.C. Consumers protest that many household products make false environmental claims.D. Governments should take measures to test the environmental claims made by products.23、A. British government. B. German government.C. Dutch government.D. The European Commission.24、A. Dutch and Germany. B. Britain and the US.C. Germany and the United Kingdom.D. Dutch and Scandinavia.25、A. Because terms such as "environmentally friendly" and "non-polluting" cannot be verified.B. Because terms such as "environmentally friendly" and "non-polluting" are often wrongly used.C. Because terms such as "environmentally friendly" and "non-polluting" are used too widely.D. Because terms such as "environmentally friendly" and "non-polluting" are groundless.Section CDirections: In this section, you will hear a passage three times. When the passage is read for the first time, you should listen carefully for its general idea. When the passage is read for the second time, you are required to fill in the blanks numbered from 26 to 33 with the exact words you have just heard. For blanks numbered from 34 to 36 you are required to fill in the missing information. For these blanks, you can either use the exact words you have just heard or write down the main points in your own words. Finally, when the passage is read for the third time, you should check what you have written.When it comes to getting ahead, experts say, the ABCs of business should include a P, for politics, as in office politics.Dale Carnegie 26 as much more than 50 years ago: Hard work alone doesn't 27 career advancement. You have to be able to sell yourself and your ideas, both publicly and behind the scenes. Yet, despite the obvious 28 of engaging in office politics, a better job, a raise, praise, many people are still unable or 29 to play the game. People 30 that office politics involves some manipulative behavior. But politics 31 from the word "polite". It can mean lobbying and forming associations. It can mean being kind and helpful, or even trying to please your 32 ,and then expecting something in return.In fact, today, experts define office politics as proper 33 used to pursue one's own self-interest in the workplace. 34 , not just in large companies, but in small workplaces as well."The first thing people are usually judged on is their ability to perform well on a consistent basis," says Neil P. Lewis, a management psychologist. " 35 , each of whom has reasonably similar ability, a manager is going to promote the person he or she likes best. It's simple human nature."36 . Some people have an idealistic vision of work and what it takes to succeed. Others connect politics with flattery. If they speak up for themselves, they may appear to flatter their boss for favors.答案:Listening ComprehensionSection A1、C[解析]W: I found a diamond ring in the rest room this morning.M: If I were you, I would turn it in to the security office. It is behind the administration building.Q: What does the man suggest the woman do?2、A[解析]W: What do you think of the apple pie? I made it myself.M: Very delicious indeed. Even my mother's cannot match this.Q: What does the man mean?3、C[解析]W: But what happens if it rains. What are we going to do then?M: We'll have to count on good weather. But if it does rain the whole thing will have to be canceled.Q: What do we learn from the conversation?4、C[解析]M: I'd better read one of the articles for our political science class.W: You can't read just one. They say each presents a different theory.Q: What does the woman tell the man he must do?5、C[解析]W: The presentation made by Professor Lee was too complicated to understand.M: Well, I think he didn't speak slowly enough for us to take notes.Q: What does the man mean?6、A[解析]W: I think I will take the half-day tour of the city.M: Why not the whole day?Q: What does the man suggest the woman do?7、B[解析]W: Tom looks awfully nervous, doesn't he?M: Yes. I'm afraid he is not used to making speeches.Q: What do the two speakers think of Tom?8、A[解析]M: What happened to you? You are so late.W: The bus I took broke down in front of the hospital and I had to walk from there.Q: Why was the woman so late?9、A[解析] 9-12M: First, I want to thank you for doing this survey. This is an open-ended questions survey, so please don't feel held back.W: OK, I will try my best.M: That's good. Now, will you please tell me first what program you are a part of and what year you are in?W: Yes, I'm currently in my fourth year of a biology course and I'm majoring in microbiology. If all goes well, I could be off to Europe for my Master's next June.M: How do you feel about the biology program at this university? Do you think it has lived up to your expectations?W: On the whole it has. However, as this university is still known primarily as a liberal arts school, you might say that biology doesn't always work with a very abundant budget. Perhaps the faculty hasn't fought hard enough for their fair share.M: How do you think this under-funding problem affects the quality of education?W: Well, for example, the laboratory has all the equipment you would normally find at a standard lab. Unfortunately, if you want to conduct experiments that are highly complex, then you probably have to compete over resources with the Chemistry Department.M: How would you describe the quality of the professors? I guess I am interested in your own experience with them.W: I think they are generally very well committed to the program and to their students. But the problem is that they themselves feel that they are working with inferior equipment.M: Well, it sounds reasonable. But could you explain it more exactly?W: Yes. I have heard many are taking contracts elsewhere, so we may lose a few just yet. This could put the program in great risk because we rely so much on skills.M: Well, I hope your comments help to get that message across. Thanks again and I hope you have a great future.W: Thank you.9. As can be inferred from the passage, what is the survey mainly about?10、A[解析]Which grade is the woman in?11、C[解析]What is the problem with the biology program in the university?12、B[解析]What does the woman worry about with regard to the biology faculty?13、C[解析] 13-15W: Excuse me, could you do me a favor?M: Sure. What's the problem?W: I am new here, and I was wondering how I could use the library.M: Well, if you're a regular student you can use your student ID as a borrower card. If not, you would apply at the loan office.W: What exactly can I borrow? I mean, can I take anything out from the library?M: Well, you can borrow almost everything including books and multimedia materials. But you cannot take out any serial like journals and magazines.W: Can you tell me something about the recall system here? My friend tells me if a book gets recalled, you have to bring it back right away, is that true?M: Oh, certainly not right away, but you do have to take it back within several days of the recall notice.W: Would you tell me why?M: The reason we have this system is because that sometimes students need certain materials urgently.W: But what if I am not around to receive it?M: If we cannot contact you by phone or by mail, we will contact the department that you are registered in and have a recall notice delivered to your teacher.W: Just one more question before I run to class: How much are the fines, by any chance?M: 30 cents a day per book. So, take care not to be late.13. What can the woman NOT take out from the library?14、C[解析]Why should the library have the recall system?15、D[解析]How much is the late fee for a book that is returned three days after the due date?Section B16、A[解析] 16-18My friend, Vernon Davies, kept birds. One day he phoned and told me he was going away for a week. He asked me to feed the birds for him and said that he would leave the key to his front door in my mailbox.Unfortunately, I forgot all about the birds until the night before Vernon was going to return. What was worse, it was already dark when I arrived at his house. I soon found the key Vernon gave me could not unlock either the front or the back door. I was getting desperate. I kept thinking of what Vernon would say when he came back.I was just going to give up when I noticed that one bedroom window was slightly open. I found a barrel and pushed it under the window. As the barrel was very heavy, I made a lot of noise. But in the end, I managed to climb up and open the window.I actually had one leg inside the bedroom when I suddenly realized that someone was shining a torch up at me. I looked down and saw a policeman and an old lady, one of Vernon's neighbors. "What are you doing up there?" said the policeman. Feeling like a complete fool, I replied, "I was just going to feed Mr. Davies's birds."16. Why couldn't the man get into his friend's house?17、B[解析]How did the man finally find a way into the house?18、B[解析]Why did the man feel like a fool before the policeman?19、A[解析] 19-21Sign language has become a scientific hot button. Only in the past 20 years have specialists in language study realized that sign languages are unique--a speech of the hands. They offer a new way to probe how the brain generates and understands language, and throw new light on an old scientific controversy: Whether language, complete with grammar, is something that we are born with, or whether it is a learned behavior. The current interest in sign language has roots in the pioneering work of one rebel teacher at Gallaudet University in Washington, D.C., the world's only liberal arts university for deaf people.When Bill Stoke went to Gallaudet to teach English, the school enrolled him in a course in signing. He had been taught a sort of gesture code, each movement of the hands representing a word in English, At the time, American Sign Language (ASL) was thought to be no more than a form of pidgin English. But Stoke believed the "hand talk" his students used looked richer. He wondered: Might deaf people actually have a genuine language? And could that language be unlike any other on earth? Stoke devoted his time to writing and editing books and journals and to producing video materials on ASL and the deaf culture. For decades educators fought his idea that sign languages are natural languages like English, French and Japanese.19. What is the passage mainly about?20、C[解析]What do we learn about Gallaudet University from the passage?21、B[解析]What did Stoke think of sign languages?22、B[解析] 22-25Consumers are being confused and misled by the huge amount of environmental claims made by household products, according to a "green labeling" study published by Consumers International on Friday.The study was written and researched by Britain's National Consumer Council (NCC) for lobby group Consumers International. It was funded by the German and Dutch governments and the European Commission."While many good and useful claims are being made, it is clear there is a long way to go in ensuring shoppers are adequately informed about the environmental impact of products they buy," said Consumers International director Anna Fielder.The 10-country study surveyed product packaging in Britain, Western Europe, Scandinavia and the United States. It found that products sold in Germany and the United Kingdom made the most environmental claims on average.The report focused on claims made by specific products, such as detergents, insect sprays and some garden products. It did not test the claims, but compared them to labeling guidelines set by the International Standards Organization (ISO) in September 1999.The ISO labeling standards ban vague or misleading claims on product packaging, because terms such as "environmentally friendly" and "non-polluting" cannot be verified.22. What problem does the "green labeling" study published by Consumers International reveal?23、A[解析]Which of the following is not a fund provider of the "green labeling" study?24、C[解析]In which two countries did the products sold make the most environmental claims on average?25、A[解析]Why do the ISO labeling standards ban vague or misleading claims on product packaging?Section C26、suggested[解析] 26-36When it comes to getting ahead, experts say, the ABCs of business should include a P, for politics, as in office politics.Dale Carnegie (26) suggested as much more than 50 years ago: Hard work alone doesn't (27) ensure career advancement. You have to be able to sell yourself and your ideas, both publicly and behind the scenes. Yet, despite the obvious (28) rewards of engaging in office politics, a better job, a raise, praise, many people are still unable or (29) unwilling to play the game. People (30) assume that office politics involves some manipulative behavior. But politics (31) derives from the word "polite". It can mean lobbying and forming associations. It can mean being kind and helpful, or even trying to please your (32) superior, and then expecting something in return.In fact, today, experts define office politics as proper (33) behavior used to pursue one's own self-interest in the workplace. (34) In many cases, this involves some form of socializing within the office environment, not just in large companies, but in small workplaces as well."The first thing people are usually judged on is their ability to perform well on a consistent basis," says Neil P. Lewis, a management psychologist. (35) “But if two three candidates are up for a promotion, each of whom has reasonably similar ability, a manager is going to promote the person he or she likes best. It's simple human nature."(36) However, many employees and employers have trouble with the concept of politics in the office. Some people have an idealistic vision of work and what it takes to succeed. Others connect politics with flattery. If they speak up for themselves, they may appear to flatter their boss for favors.27、ensure 28、rewards 29、unwilling 30、assume 31、derives 32、superior 33、behavior 34、In many cases, this involves some form of socializing within the office environment 35、But if two or three candidates are up for a promotion 36、However, many employees and employers have trouble with the concept of politics in the office。
英语4级模拟试题及答案
英语4级模拟试题及答案一、听力理解（共30分）1. A) 短对话理解根据所听内容，选择正确答案。
(1) What does the man want to do?A. Go to the library.B. Visit the museum.C. Watch a movie.(2) What is the woman's suggestion?A. To eat out.B. To cook at home.C. To order takeout.答案：1. C 2. A2. B) 长对话理解根据所听对话，回答下列问题。
(3) Why does the man feel stressed?(4) What will the woman do next?答案：3. He has a lot of work to do. 4. She will help the man with his work.3. C) 短文理解根据所听短文，回答以下问题。
(5) What is the main topic of the passage?(6) What does the speaker think of the topic?答案：5. The importance of environmental protection.6. The speaker thinks it is very important.二、阅读理解（共40分）1. 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项中，选择最佳选项。
ANowadays, more and more people are concerned about their health. ...(7) What is the main idea of the passage?A. Health is becoming a major concern.B. People are living longer than before.C. The cost of healthcare is increasing.D. There are various ways to stay healthy.(8) What does the author suggest about exercise?A. It is the most important factor for health.B. It should be combined with a healthy diet.C. It is not as important as a balanced diet.D. It can replace the need for a healthy diet.答案：7. A 8. BBThe article discusses the impact of technology on education...(9) What is the author's opinion on technology in education?A. It is beneficial but needs to be used wisely.B. It has no significant impact on learning.C. It should be avoided in educational settings.D. It is the only way to improve education.(10) According to the article, what is the role of teachers?A. To replace technology in the classroom.B. To integrate technology into their teaching.C. To oppose the use of technology in education.D. To focus solely on traditional teaching methods.答案：9. A 10. B三、完型填空（共20分）阅读下面的短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
专业英语四级(听力)模拟试卷202(题后含答案及解析)
专业英语四级（听力）模拟试卷202(题后含答案及解析)题型有：1.6 million kids against measles and polio.23．All the following may contribute to the low immunization rates in the eastern Syrian city EXCEPTA．a cluster of paralysis cases among young children.B．a shortage of doctors due to the ongoing civil war.C．the destruction of hospitals.D．the collapse of Syria’s health care system.正确答案：A解析：录音提到，叙利亚的Deir al-Zour地区疫苗接种率下降是由于医院被毁(C)、医生逃到国外(B)和国家医疗系统崩溃(D)。
A是疫苗接种率下降的后果，而非原因，故为答案。
知识模块：听力24．What did the WHO do in response to the breakout of polio in Syrian?A．It helped to rebuild local hospitals in Syria.B．It launched a campaign against the civil war in Syria.C．It sent peacekeeping troops to Syria.D．It helped to vaccinate young children in Syria.正确答案：D解析：录音结尾提到，世界卫生组织已经在政府和叛军控制的区域发起一场大众疫苗接种运动，D项与此相符。
知识模块：听力听力原文：The Turkish President Abdullah Gul has appealed for calm after police clashed with protesters angered by the death of a teenage boy, who was hurt during anti-government demonstrations last year. Berkin Elvan had been in a coma since he was hit by a teargas canister as he went to buy bread. The news of the 15-year-old Berkin Elvan’s death was announced earlier this morning. We lost our son, may he rest in peace, wrote his family on Twitter. As the news spread, people started gathering in front of the hospital where he spent 269 days in a coma. The police showed up, the crowd got angrier, and police intervened with pepper gas. Berkin’s story had become a symbol for Gezi Park protesters.25．What is TRUE about Berkin?A．He was hurt by the police when he went to buy bread.B．He was a protester in anti-government demonstrations.C．His death made people get angry with the government.D．He became a leader of Gezi Park protesters.正确答案：C解析：录音提到，Berkin死亡的消息传开以后人们聚集在医院前，警察出现了，人群变得更加愤怒，C的意思与此相符。
大学英语四级考试听力预测模拟卷1
大学英语四级考试听力预测模拟卷Part II Listening Comprehension (25 minutes)Section ADirections: In this section, you will hear three news reports. At the end of each news report, you will hear two or three questions. Both the news report and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.Questions 1 and 2 will be based on the following news item.1. A) 10B) 15C) 56D) 652. A) He warmed up the animals with hot water.B) He fed the animals with high-energy food.C) He rewired the electricity lines in the zoo.D) He opened the zoo despite the big loss.Questions 3 and 4 will be based on the following news item.3. A) It is nasty.B) It is a surprise.C) It is predicted.D) It is deadly.4. A) One day.B) Two days.C) More than three days.D) One week.Questions 5 to 7 will be based on the following news item.5. A) White ash.B) High temperature gas.C) Fires.D) Earthquake.6. A) Less than 10.B) About 20.C) About 120.D) More than 750.7. A) Because they have found too many dead bodies.B) Because they want to persuade people to move away.C) Because they don’t know what might happen next.D) Because they need space to carry out the research.Section BDirections: In this section, you will hear two long conversations. At the end of each conversation, you will hear four questions. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.Conversation OneQuestions 8 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.8. A) Job hopping.B) Putting up a notice.C) Traveling by plane.D) Learning a foreign language.9. A) It has a small size.B) It will fire some employees.C) It will give him a promotion.D) It is an overseas company.10. A) He will learn English for it.B) He will work in another country.C) He will travel a lot.D) He will get a much higher salary.11. A) Recommend her to his new company.B) Give her some advice on her work.C) Get her promoted to be the manager.D) Write her a letter of recommendation.Conversation TwoQuestions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.12. A) In the second week of August.B) In early August.C) In the last week of August.D) Before August.13. A) Get a visa.B) Buy a plane ticket.C) Register for classes.D) Pack his things.14. A) He doesn’t know what he likes.B) He hasn’t made the final decision yet.C) He needs advice from the admissions counselor.D) He wants to change his major in his first year.15. A) Foundation courses are optional.B) There are no foundation courses.C) Foundation courses are in high school.D) Foundation courses need more tuition.Section CDirections: In this section, you will hear three passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.Passage OneQuestions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard.16. A) She is a big film fan.B) Her favorites are normal.C) She looks older than her age.D) She likes dressing up herself.17. A) She worries that Esther can’t care of herself.B) She doesn’t believe Esther’s learning ability.C) She pushes her to start as early as possible.D) She disagrees at first but finally agrees.18. A) Esther doesn’t like the private school.B) Esther likes talking with people a lot.C) Esther is much better than expected.D) Esther has a natural aptitude for science.Passage TwoQuestions 19 to 21 are based on the passage you have just heard.19. A) To cheer ourselves up.B) To forget the anger.C) To relax ourselves.D) To have a rest.20. A) People with stress prefer to listen to music.B) People can release stress by listening to music.C) People who don’t listen to music get more stressed.D) People get stressed after working for a long time.21. A) No hormone is released any more.B) The body cannot feel the stress.C) A new hormone is released.D) A hormone causing stress is reduced.Passage ThreeQuestions 22 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard.22. A) They are natural and healthy food.B) They help people lose weight.C) They are lowest in calories.D) They are popular with most people.23. A) Eat it in the early morning.B) Include various nutrients.C) Eat something low in calories.D) Eat much for the whole morning.24. A) Using new cups and spoons.B) Eating meals at the right time.C) Stopping eating after feeling full.D) Working hard after meals.25. A) Appetite is the highest when sleeping.B) People will spend less time eating food.C) The body needs to relax after exercise.D) Energy is needed for the next day’s exercise.预测模拟卷听力文本Section ADirections: In this section, you will hear three news reports. At the end of each news report, you will hear two or three questions. Both the news report and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.Questions 1 and 2 will be based on the following news item.An icy cold front that swept through northern Mexico over the weekend left 65 zoo animals dead, the zoo’s owner told CNN on Monday. Parrots, crocodiles and peacocks were among the victims of temperatures that dropped as low as minus 15 degrees Celsius early Saturday morning at the Chihuahua Zoo in the city of Aldama, about an hour north of Chihuahua. The alarming number of deaths, which represents about 10% of all the zoo’s animals, was the result of several compounding factors, owner Alberto Hernandez said. The zoo faced other challenges. Frozen water pipes meant that ho ses couldn’t be used to fill animals’ food bowls. Warm water had to be brought in from outside, Hernandez said. Electricity was not restored until Sunday, he said. Nonetheless, the zoo opened for business as usual Monday, though Hernandez said he expected an economic hit from the loss of the animals.1. How many animals were killed due to the cold weather?2. What did the zoo’s owner do after the tragedy happened?Questions 3 and 4 will be based on the following news item.U.S. forecasters yesterday admitted that the deadly snowstorm that has swept along the east coast was a nasty surprise. “We’re really cursing those computer models, ” said Andrew Woodcock, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Sterling, Virginia. “They had the low pressur e system way out to the sea. ”The storm raced north along the coast on Monday and Tuesday, leaving nearly two feet of snow in places. Many schools and businesses across the east were closed again yesterday, along with all Philadelphia city offices and courts and most Maryland state offices.3. Which description is NOT correct about the storm?4. How long did the storm last?Questions 5 to 7 will be based on the following news item.Indonesia’s Mount Merapi has erupted with its biggest explosion in more than a century, killing at least 70 more people, burning down homes and blanketing the region in white ash. Authorities said Friday this latest in a series of eruptions over the last 11 days was the most ferocious yet. 750 - degree (Celsius) gas flowed down the mountainside in a thunderous roar. The heat was so intense that clothes and blankets were fused to the injured as they fled for safety. The death toll from theeruptions has now risen to about 120 and is expected to increase as rescuers pull bodies out of the ash and broken rocks. Volcano experts said the Friday blast was the biggest since the 1870s. With the unpredictability of the volcano, authorities widened the danger zone around the mountain to 20 kilometers.5. Which of the following is NOT caused by the eruption of Mount Merapi?6. How many people have been killed by the disaster?7. Why did authorities widen the danger zone?Section BDirections: In this section, you will hear two long conversations. At the end of each conversation, you will hear four questions. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.Conversation OneM: Amelia, you seem very busy now. But I do have something to tell you. Could you spare a few minutes?W: Sure. What do you need?M: Well, I wanted to let you know that I’ve put in my notice.W: Really? Why?M: It’s complicated. But basically it boils down to one thing. This company is downsizing and I can’t continue working for a company that may let me go.W: But surely they won’t fire you! You’re one of the most experienced managers here!M: Well, to be honest, there’s another reason. I’ve got a better offer.W: Well, that’s great news! Congratulations! Where will you be located?M: The head office is in New York, but I’ll be dealing with overseas companies and flying to this side of the world from time to time.W: It’ll be sad to see you go, but it sounds like you’ve found yourself a great company.M: I have. I feel lucky. I look forward to dealing with overseas companies and at the same time having a chance to use English more.W: I’m sorry to bring this up, but would it be possible for you to write me a letter of recommendation before you go?M: Of course I can. In fact, if there are other job opportunitie s at this new company, I’ll recommend you personally.W: Thanks. I appreciate that.Questions 8 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.8. What are the speakers talking about?9. What does the man say about his current company?10. What does the man say about his new job?11. What will the man do for the woman next?Conversation TwoM: Guess what came in the mail today?W: What?M: My acceptance letter to Yale!W: Wow! Congratulations! When do classes start?M: Freshman orientation is the last week of August, but I want to go two weeks before that to get settled in.W: You are so lucky. Do you have to do many things before you leave?M: Yes, I’ll be very busy. I have to get a visa, buy a plane ticket and pack my things, but first I want to register for classes.W: When can you do that?M: Well, I think I can start looking now. Do you want to help me decide which classes to take? W: Sure. What can you choose from?M: Well, I have to take all the fundamental courses, plus a few from my major.W: What is your major?M: I hope to major in English literature, but the admissions counselor told me that many people changed their major many times in their first year. So we’ll see.W: What are the fundamental courses?M: In order to graduate, every student must take a certain amount of classes in History, Math, English, Philosophy, Science and Art.W: Interesting. That’s very different from the Chinese education system.M: Yes, it is. It’s also very different from the British education system.W: Really?M: Oh, sure! In Britain, students don’t have to take the fundamental courses.W: Why not?M: Maybe because they think they know everything already. Haaa…Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.12. When will the man get settled in?13. What will the man do first?14. What does the man say about his major?15. What do we know about the British education system?Section CDirections: In this section, you will hear three passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.Passage OneAt first glance, Esther Okade seems like a normal 10-year-old. She loves dressing up as Elsa from “Frozen”, playing with Barbie dolls and going to the park or shopping.But what makes the British-Nigerian youngster stand out is the fact that she’s also a university undergraduate.Esther, from Walsall, an industrial town in the UK’s West Midlands region, is one of the country’s youngest college freshmen.The talented 10-year-old enrolled at the Open University, a UK-based distance learning college, in January and is already top of the class, having recently scored 100% in a recent exam. And in case people think her parents have pushed her into starting university early, Esther emphatically disagrees.“I actually wanted to start when I was seven. But my mum was like ‘you’re too young, calm down.’ ” After three years of begging, mother Efe finally agreed to explore the idea.Esther’s mother noticed her daughter’s talent shortly after she began homeschooling her at the ag e of three. Initially, Esther’s parents had enrolled her in a private school but after a few short weeks, the pair began noticing changes in the youngster.Efe says: “One day we were coming back home and she burst out into tears and said ‘I don’t ever want to go back to that school-they don’t even let me talk!’ ”Therefore, Efe started by teaching basic number skills at home, but Esther was miles ahead. By four, her natural aptitude for math had seen the eager student move on to very difficult parts.Questions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard.16. What do we know about Esther?17. What does Efe think about Esther’s early university study?18. What did Efe find after homeschooling her daughter?Passage TwoListening to music is one of the most common ways we manage our stress and emotions.When we feel tired after a long day at work, many of us like to relax by closing our eyes, and turning on our iPods. Or when we feel down after a heated argument with a boyfriend or girlfriend, we may listen to some uplifting tunes to help distract us from our anger or sadness.Even at this very moment, I’m listening to some calm instrumental rock music, because it helps me stay relaxed and focused when I’m writing.These are just some of the ways we use music to improve our psychology. And more and more research is beginning to show that music can serve a very positive function in our everyday life.In a study done by University of Gothenburg in Sweden, it was found that participants who listened to music after a stressful episode in their everyday life reported decreased levels of stress when compared to individuals who didn’t listen to music after a stressful episode.And in another study done by the same team of researchers, it was found that listening to music was an effective way to reduce a hormone commonly released when we are experiencing stress. This suggests that listening to music can have a real biological effect on our mental health.Listening to music can be a big part of art therapy, and these new studies are consistent with a growing body of research that shows the benefits of music on our stress and anxiety.Questions 19 to 21 are based on the passage you have just heard.19. Why do we listen to some uplifting music after arguing with friends?20. What was found in the study done by University of Gothenburg in Sweden?21. What is the biological effect of listening to music?Passage ThreeEven if you’ve kicked off a fitness routine and you’re choosing healthier food, you may not be seeing the weight come off the way you’d hoped. While there are plenty of other healthy accomplishments to celebrate, you’re probably wondering what’s not working.Nuts, whole wheat bread, olive oil and dark chocolate are all natural and healthy, but they aren’t void of calories. You still need to watch how much you eat of the good stuff.Skipping breakfast may seem like a great way to save calories, but keep in mind that people who eat breakfast regularly lose more weight—so make sure to eat breakfast each morning. Don’t just grab anything; include protein to give yourself sustainable energy and fiber to fill you up for hours.When it comes to a balanced diet, we know that portion control is one of the keys to success. Keep measuring cups and spoons on hand to make sure your serving sized are appropriate, and learn how to give your body the “I’m full” signal in order to help you drop the fork when the time is right and move on with your day.Standing at the fridge or the counter to swallow isn’t saving time or energy and can lead to mindless eating. It’s best to designate time for snacking and meals that are set apart from other activities.Making time for body exercise can mean less time for sleep, but it’s important to get enough sleep if you’re trying to l ose weight. You need extra energy to keep up with your exercise routine, and skimping on sleep can affect your body’s ability to control its appetite.Questions 22 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard.22. What do we know about olive oil and dark chocolate?23. What is the suggestion about having breakfast?24. What is related with portion control?25. Why is it important to get enough sleep?。
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英语四级考试听力预测练习题及答案【听全文】According to Business Insider, Apple has dropped the prices of several iPhone models in China. The discount comes as Apple struggles with dwindling iPhone revenue.The international tech company cited economic factors in China as just one of many factors involved in the reduced revenue guidance it issued for its fiscal first quarter of 2019. The tech giant has lowered prices for all models of the iPhone X, the iPhone 8, and the iPhone 7 by 300 to 500 yuan or roughly $44 to $75.1.Why did Apple cut price of several models of the Iphone?A. To increase its revenue in China.B. To achieve the revenue goal in the first quarter.C. To dispose of the inventory.D. To release a new model of mobile phone.答案：A【听全文】According to , Emma Haruka Iwao, a Google employee, just broke the world record for calculating the value of pi.Google announced the accomplishment in a blog post on Thursday, and said that Iwao's team smashed the Guinness World Records title for the most accurate value of pi. Using Google Compute Engine, which is powered by Google Cloud, Iwao managed to calculate pi, marking a major milestone in mathematics.1.What did Emma Haruka Iwao break the world record for?A. Working out the most difficult Mathematical problem.B. Accomplishing the project of Google Cloud.C. Smashing the Google Computer Engine.D. Calculating the most accurate value of pi.答案：D【听全文】According to Business Insider, millennials and baby boomers definitely live different types of lives. For instance, millennials want their jobs to give them meaning and baby boomers were more focused on stability. They are also waiting to get married. Only 26 percent of millennials get married between 18 and 32. Millennials are also a lot more health conscious and making changes in the food industry.1.What do baby boomers care more about?A. Stable jobs.B. Eating habits.C. Health consciousness.D. Meaning of work.答案：A【听全文】Apple Inc's streaming music service has beat out competitor Spotify in its number of paid subscribers in the United States.Reuters reportsa person familiar with the matter said Tuesday that Apple's music service had 28 million subscribers at the end of February, while Spotify had 26 million paid subscribers. Both companies charge $9.99 a month for subscriptions. Spotify, however, has more total listeners in the U.S. due to its ad-supported free service tier that includes fewer features.1.What did Spotify perform better than Apple Inc's music service?A. Its paid subscribers.B. Its free service edition subscribers.C. Its music service features.D. Its subscription fees.答案：B【听全文】According to Business Insider, "An American Airlines passenger was taken into custody on Friday after touching people's faces, spraying them with an unknown substance, and then jumping out the plane after landing." The man was 25-years-old and can eventually face trespassing charges after his bid to escape the plane at Sky Harbor International Airport.As of now, none of the passengers want to press charges.1.Why was the American Airline passenger taken into custody on Friday?A. He was suspected of intruding others.B. He was smoking in the plane toilet.C. He was jumping out the plane before takeoff.D.He was a prisoner escaping from the jail.答案：A【听全文】Huawei is leading the pack with respect to international patent applications. According to Reuters, the Chinese telecoms giant accounts for more than half of the applications to the World Intellectual Property Organization. In 2019, Huawei made 5,405 patent applications to the U.N. body, up from 4,024 in 2017. Huawei has been under pressure since the United States demanded its allies bar Chinese vendors from participating in building 5G networks, due to national security concerns.1.Why did the United States demand its allies bar Huawei?A. For its excessive patents applications.B. For safety issues.C. For unfair competitions.D. For the domestic demands.答案：B【听全文】Fox employees are fearing for their jobs after the company has been acquired by Disney. After Disney closed on its $71.3 billion acquisition of 21st Century Fox’s film and TV assets layoffs were expected to follow. Now, according to SF Gate, as many as 4,000 Fox employees could be firedfrom their jobs. Among those let go were the head of Fox's distribution Chris Aronson and president of international distribution Andrew Cripps. At this point, employees are saying that they are in a "wait and see" mode.1.What are employees of 21st Century Fox’s film and TV fearing?A. They might be laid off after the acquisition.B.They might be forced to retain the job but suspend the salary.C. They might have to take the pay cuts.D. They might have to overwork.答案：A【听全文】According to a study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, certain vitamins and supplements may be a waste of money. The study reviewed data and trials from 2012 to 2017 and found that most multivitamins and supplements of vitamin C, vitamin D, and calcium do not provide additional benefits for the prevention of cardiovascular disease, heart attack or stroke. Dr. David Jenkins, the study's lead author told Business Insider,"We were surprised to find so few positive effects of the most common supplements that people consume".1.What did the study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology show?A. Vitamins and supplements may not provide health benefits.B. Vitamins and calcium may prevent heart attack and stroke.C. Most common supplements have adverse reaction.D. Some supplements have additional benefits答案：A【听全文】Reuters reports China Aircraft Leasing Group Holdings has put its order for 100 Boeing 737 MAX jets on hold, until it is assured of the aircraft's safety. The Hong Kong-listed lessor, which is controlled by the state-owned conglomerate China Everbright Group, placed an order for 50 aircraft in June 2017 and later expanded that order. The first MAX jet was expected to be delivered in the third quarter, according to the report.1.Why did China Aircraft Leasing Group Holdings lay aside its order for Boeing 737 MAX jets?A. They had a poor perform in the third quarter.B. The delivery date was delayed.C. They need more money on expansion .D. The safety of the aircraft cannot be guaranteed.答案：D【听全文】According to Reuters, federal health officials at the CDC said on Monday that the United States recorded 71 new measles cases last week, a 13 percent increase as the country faces its second-worst outbreak of the disease in almost two decades. The U.S. outbreak is part of a worldwide rise in the once nearly eradicated disease. The World Health Organization reported last week that global cases had risen nearly four-fold in the first quarter of 2019 to 112,163 compared with the same period last year.A vocal fringe of parents in the United States oppose vaccines, believing, contrary to scientific evidence, that ingredients in them can cause autism or other disorders.1.Why do a fringe of parents oppose vaccines?A. It may lead to autism and other disorders.B. It is contrary to scientific evidence.C. It has no effect on measles.D. It can eradicate the disease.答案：A【听全文】According to a report by Reuters, on Thursday, US Vice President Mike Pence said that US-Mexico talks would continue on Thursday and reiterated President Donald Trump's stance that Mexico must increase its efforts to stem immigration at the border. Pence told reporters that talks were setto resume under the US State Department, adding that discussions on Wednesday between US and Mexican officials had been positive. Reuters reports that Mexican officials bumped up efforts to stem the flow of Central American migrants crossing the border to the United States, with Mexican soldiers, armed police and migration officials blocking migrants along its own southern border with Guatemala.1.What are the US-Mexico talks about?A. Restrain immigration at the border.B. Resume immigration inspection.C. Stem the flow of United States migrants.D. Strengthen military force along its border.答案：A【听全文】According to Mother Nature Network, Researchers at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew and Stockholm University recently found that at least 571 plant species have gone extinct since 1750. The figure was calculated when study co-author Kew scientist Rafael Govaerts reviewed all publications on plant extinctions over more than 30 years and found the number to be four times more than the current listing of extinct plants. It's also twice the number of all bird, mammal and amphibian extinctions combined. Researchers say the data suggests plant extinction is happening about 500 times faster than what would be expected without human intervention.1.What did researchers find about plant extinction?A.Extinct plants are four times more than the existing plant species.B. Human intervention has sped plant extinctions in recent years.C. The number of plant extinctions is about 500 in 30 years.D. 571 plant species have died out since 1750.答案：D【听全文】Beginning as early as next year, NASA plans to make the International Space Station available to space tourists and other business ventures. While the news may sound exciting, the cost to visit is far beyond what most of us can afford. According to Gizmodo, a stay aboard the ISS will cost $35,000 per night. Visitors will be allowed to stay on the station for up to 30 days, which would add up to over $1 million. Each short-duration stay will include four seats, meaning NASA could earn as much as $4.2 million per mission.1.How much will it cost for a space tourist to stay aboard per night?A. 35,000B. 1 millionC. 4.2 millionD. 30,000答案：A【听全文】A new study found taking a walk in the woods has measurable health benefits. Research conducted by Tokyo Professor Yoshifumi Miyazaki shows spending time in nature can lower your blood pressure and decrease stress hormones for days following your forest walk. According to Lifehacker, Dr. Miyazaki's research shows that keeping a plant in your home or workplace can also offer health benefits. Dr. Miyazaki's current research includes examining whether a VR simulation of a forest can give some of the same benefits.1.What has the new study found according to the passage?A.Walking in the woods is beneficial to your health.B.Keeping a plant in your workplace can improve your efficiency.C. Low blood pressure is linked to stress hormones.D.VR technology provides some benefits in physical examine.答案：A【听全文】Business Insider reports that a rumor which started online and has since gone viral is at the heart of the KFC free food scam. KFC South Africa has discredited reports that a student was arrested after pretending to be an executive from the fast-food brand to get free food from restaurants around Durban, South Africa.The Daily Mail reported that the now-viral story was spurred by media coverage that began with a "rumor"saying a 27-year-old man entered KFC stores and told employees that he worked inthe fast-food company's head office before testing food in the kitchen. KFC South Africa tweeted: "It would be legendary if only it were true. Fake is as far as it gets with this story."1.Why did the student pretend to be an executive from the fast-food brand?A. To get free food.B. To get a job.C. To test food.D. To become an online celebrity.答案：A【听全文】A bacteria that causes a rare and deadly type of pneumonia has been found in one of America's largest auto manufacturing plants. Ford Motor Company told employees in a letter on June 20th that Legionella was found in three locations across the plant,including two bathrooms and the medical department. According to Business Insider, Ford reported that the total count of Legionella bacteria was not enough to warrant shutting down the plant to disinfect. Approximately 6,100 Americans are diagnosed with the illness every year, and around 10% of those who develop Legionnaires' disease die from it. The CDC says Legionella develops naturally in streams and lakes, but proper water management programs are necessary to prevent it.1.What did Ford Motor say in the letter to their employees?A.They shut down the plant to disinfect.B. They laid off 6100 employees diagnosed with the illness.C. They found bacteria in streams near the plant.D. They identified bacteria in three locations across the plant.答案：D【听全文】HuffPost reports that the Santa Anita Park racetrack reached an agreement with the California Horse Racing Board, pledging to immediately implement upgraded safety measures amid the ongoing furor over a spate of horse deaths at the popular sporting venue. Under the new guidelines, a team of five people will conduct an additional review of horses' "medical, training and racing history" and be given the authority to scratch animals that aren't deemed fit to compete. The move comes amid national outrage over the deaths at Santa Anita Park. Today 29 horses have died since that season began in December. There are still six race days left in the season.1.What did the Santa Anita Park racetrack pledge to do according to the passage?A. Investigate the cause of horse deaths.B. Kill horses that aren’t fit to compete.C.Take upgraded safety measures instantly.D. Conduct a review of the sporting venue.答案：C【听全文】CNN reports that new research has shown that E-cigarette flavoring may be dangerous to your health. According to a new study published in the Journal of the American College Of Cardiology, the flavoring can damage cells that line your blood vessels and eventually damage your heart. The study adds to a growing body of evidence that the flavored "e-liquids" used in vapes can hinder human cells' ability to survive and function. The authors say these changes, some observed in the absence of nicotine, are known to play a role in heart disease.1.What is the possible cause of heart disease in E-cigarettes?A. nicotineB. flavoringC. tobaccoD. blood vessel答案：B【听全文】According to Automotive News, China will impose additional tariffs on US goods.Those goods range from frozen vegetables to liquefied natural gas, but the list includes 5,140 additional products. The revised target list of tariffs totals $60 billion worth of goods, China's finance ministrysaid the import tariffs are between 5-and-25 percent, which will begin on June 1st. The ministry added that the latest tariffs are in response to US unilateralism towards trade with China.1.Which one is true about the latest tariffs policy of China?A.Levy extra tariffs on US products.B.Impose $60 billion import tariffs on US goods.C.Put tariffs on 5% to 25% products.D.Include 5140 products in total.答案：A【听全文】According to Business Insider, a professor at New York University thinks Tesla will be acquired this year. Two months ago, Scott Galloway predicted that 2019 is the year things will unravel for the electric car maker.And two months later, this prediction is coming true. On the year, Tesla's stock price is down more than 40-percent, but it has fallen about 30-percent in the last month. Galloway said that he thinks investors are finally fed up, which will lead Tesla shares to fall below $100. That's when Galloway thinks the electric car maker will be acquired by a larger automaker.1.What does the professor at New York University think of Tesla?A.It will face a big fall in stock price.B.It will try to attract more investors.C.It will lay off 30% of employees.D.It will be bought by other automakers.答案：D【听全文】Working out can positively impact overall health and well-being in many ways, so it's no surprise that exercise also influences the skin--for better or for worse. According to Business Insider, exercise can give the skin a slight glow and help it look healthier because of the increased blood flow. However, working out can also cause chafing and rashes. pores can become clogged if makeup is worn during a workout, or if sweat isn't washed off after hitting the gym. Likewise, rosacea may worsen because of the increased blood flow to the skin. And there's always the risk of contracting some kind of fungal infection, like athlete's foot, from the locker room!1.How does exercise influence our skin negatively according to the passage?A. It may give the skin a slight glow.B. It may spoil your makeup when you sweat a lot.C. It may cause rashes and clog your pores.D. It may slow down your blood flow to the skin答案：C【听全文】SpaceX is about to launch its third-ever Falcon Heavy rocket and according to founder and CEO Elon Musk, it will be the "most difficult launch ever." That's because the mission will take multiple rocket-engine firings and last about six hours. Stacked inside of the rocket are 24 different government and commercial satellites that together weigh about 8,150 pounds. According to Business Insider, after the behemoth of a rocket launches from the pad, SpaceX has to deploy the two dozen spacecraft into multiple orbits around Earth over several hours.1.Why is the mission most difficult ever?A.It’s the third-heaviest rocket.B.The mission will take multiple rocket-engine firings.C.The mission will last about 24 hours.D.It’s the first commercial satellite.答案：B【听全文】Smartphones can be a powerful and useful tool, but it can also be your biggest distraction. Here are some ways that smartphones can be delaying you from your success, according to Business Insider. The biggest destruction is mindlessly checking emails and social media on your phone and taking you out of a state of productivity. Another fall is frequently taking out your smartphone to snap photos. It's keeping you from livingin the moment. Try and limit the amount of time the device is used to live more in the moment and be as productive as possible.1.Why do we need to limit the amount of time of using the smartphone?A. It's keeping you from snapping photos.B. It’s taking you out of a state of distraction.C. It limits your mind in checking emails and social media.D. It’s stopping you from living in the moment.答案：D【听全文】According to Business Insider, Apple, one of the richest and most valuable companies on the planet, has pledged its support to help rebuild Notre Dame. The company's CEO, Tim Cook, announced Apple's involvement in a tweet on Tuesday morning. The Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris is an iconic building, having been constructed in the 12th century and surviving more than 850 years of existence. French President Emmanuel Macron called the Notre-Dame fire a "terrible tragedy," but promised the French people they will "rebuild this cathedral together''.1.What do we learn about the Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris according to the passage?A. It’s one of the most valuable building on the planet.B. It was constructed 85 years ago.C. It was built in the 12th century.D. It has been funded by the company Apple.答案：C【听全文】It's widely known that diet and lifestyle play a significant role in developing coronary artery disease. The condition creates plaque buildup on artery walls, which can cause a heart attack or a stroke when an artery is completely blocked. However, a new study shows genetics may play a bigger role in developing the disease than researchers thought. According to UPI, Swedish researchers now say that over 30 percent of heart disease cases are caused by genetic factors. Previous analysis indicated certain genetic risk codes linked to heart disease were inheritable in only 22 percent of cases.1.What does the passage say is an bigger role in developing the disease?A. Diet and lifestyle.B. Genetic factors.C. Blocked blood vessel.D. Inheritable diseases.答案：B【听全文】A number of U.S. companies are warning the Trump administration that a citizenship question on the 2020 Census would harm business if it leads to an undercount of immigrants. They say the question could undermine thedata they use to place stores, plan inventory and plot ad campaigns. The main purpose of the Census, which occurs every 10 years, is to draw voting districts and divide some $800 billion in federal programs. For companies, it provides the most detailed picture available of consumer and labor markets. Under the current administration's proposal, the Census would ask whether respondents are citizens of the United States for the first time in 70 years.1.What is the main purpose of the Census?A. To provide information of consumer and labor markets.B. To draw voting districts and allocate funds.C. To count the number of immigrants.D. To execute the administration's proposal.答案：B【听全文】According to Automotive News, Ford Motor Company announced it will stop building the Fusion midsize sedan in North America in 2020.The discontinuation of the Fusion lineup is the result of a rapidly shrinking sedan market. Ford is pivoting to meet the needs of buyers, who are currently more interested in crossovers. The Mustang will be the only passenger vehicle left in Ford's lineup.1.What is the cause of discontinuation of the Fusion lineup?A. Shrinking market.B. The arrival of new models.C. Shortage of funds.D. Buyers' complaint.答案：A【听全文】The wedding of Shari Amiran and Aaron Azhar could have looked like many others but instead it became truly unique, celebrated and streamed online through zoom. Organizing the online streaming of a wedding ceremony through zoom was not as easy as it may sound say the newlyweds. Sharise was in a house dress, not a wedding gown,the groom on top of getting married was also a DJ and emcee. Hundreds of guests were there to witness their happy day, just as planned only through the screens of their computers.1.What makes Shari Amiran and Aaron Azhar’s wedding truly unique?A. The bride was in a house dress.B. Hundreds of guests witnessed their happy day.C. The couple celebrated their wedding online through an App Zoom.D. The groom was also a DJ and MC.答案：C【听全文】Researchers are revisiting old studies in an effort to help us all learn how to forgive others and live healthier lives. According to CNN, a 2009 study found that harboring anger and hostility was linked with increasedcoronary events, such as heart attack among otherwise healthy people. The findings led researchers to explore the benefits of forgiveness. A 2016 study published in the Annals of Behavioral Medicine, found that over time, increases in forgiveness are associated with decreases in stress and that forgiveness might provide some protective health benefits.1.What does the study published in the Annals of Behavioral Medicine show?A. People with heart attack should forgive others.B. Hostility deprives us of healthier lives.C.Forgiveness are associated with anger.D.Increases in forgiveness are linked with decreases in stress.答案：D21/ 21。