2014年6月英语四级真题听力试题
2014年英语四级听力真题
2014年6月英语四级听力真题(试题+答案+原文)：Part II Listening Comprehension (30 minutes)Section ADirections:In this section,you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long conv ersations.Atthe end of each conversation,one or more questions will be aske d about what was said.Boththe conversation and the questions will be spoke n only once.After each question there will be apause.During the pause,you m ust read the four choices marked A),B),C)and D),and decidewhich is the best answer,Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a singleli ne through the centre.注意：此部分试题请在答题卡1上作答。
1.A) He has proved to be a better reader than the woman.B) He has difficulty understanding the book.C) He cannot get access to the assigned book.D) He cannot finish his assignment before the deadline.2.A) She will drive the man to the supermarket.B) The man should buy a car of his own.C) The man needn't go shopping every week.D) She can pick the man up at the grocery store.3.A) Get more food and drinks.B) Ask his friend to come over.C) Tidy up the place.D) Hold a party.4.A) The talks can be held any day except this Friday.B) He could change his schedule to meet John Smith.C) The first-round talks should start as soon as possible.D)The woman should contact John Smith first.5.A) He understands the woman's feelings.B) He has gone through a similar experience.C) The woman should have gone on the field trip.D) The teacher is just following the regulations.6.A) She will meet the man halfway.B) She is sorry the man will not come.C) She will ask David to talk less.D) She has to invite David to the party.7.A) Few students understand Prof. Johnson's lectures.B) Few students meet Prof. Johnson's requirements.C)Many students find Prof. Johnson's lectures boring.D) Many students have dropped Prof. Johnson's class.8.A) Check their computer files.B) Make some computations.C) Study a computer program.D) Assemble a computer.Questions 9 to 12 are based on the conversation you have just heard.9.A) It allows him to make a lot of friends.B) It requires him to work long hours.C) It enables him to apply theory to practice. It helps him understand peopl e better.D) It helps him understand people better.10.A) It is intellectually challenging.B) It requires him to do washing-up all the time.C) It exposes him to oily smoke all day long.D) It demands physical endurance and patience.11.A) In a hospital.B) At a coffee shop.C) At a laundryD) In a hotel12.A) Getting along well with colleagues.B) Paying attention to every detail.C) Planning everything in advance.D) Knowing the needs of customers.Questions 13 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.13.A) The pocket money British children get.B) The annual inflation rate in Britain.C) The things British children spend money on.D) The rising cost of raising a child in Britain.14A) It enables children to live better.B) It goes down during economic recession.C) It often rises higher than inflation.D) It has gone up 25% in the past decade.15.A) Save up for their future education.B) Pay for small personal things.C) Buy their own shoes and socks.D) Make donations when necessary.Section BDirections: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, youwill hear some questions. Both the passage and the questions wi ll be spoken only once. Afteryou hear a question, you must choose the best a nswer from the four choices marked A), B), C)and D). Then mark the corresp onding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through thecentre.注意：此部分试题请在答题卡1上作答。
2014年6月四级真题-第二套-听力原文-推荐下载
201406-2 四级听力材料Short Conversations1. M: Did you buy any of the sweaters that we are on sale? W: Buy any? I got five of them. They were such a good bargain. Q: What does the woman say about the sweaters?2. W: I have trouble concentrating when my roommate talks so loud on hermobile phone. M: Why don’t you just ask her to lower her voice? Q: What does the man suggest the woman do?3. W: Wendy’ s in the basement, trying to fix the washing machine. M: Shouldn’t she be working on her annual report? Q: What does the man mean?4. W: What happened to the painting that used to be on the wall? M: It fell down and the glass broke. I’m having it reframed. Q: What do we learn from the conversation?5. M: You must have left the camera in the market. It’s a very expensivecamera you know. W: But I tell you that I didn’t take it. I remember clearly that you put it on the dressing table. Q: What does the woman say about the camera?6. W: There is a good comedy on at the theatre Royal next Saturday. If you like,I can book four seats for us. M: All right. I’ ll ask Janet if she is free then. I’ ll let you know tomorrow. Q: What does the woman suggest they do next Saturday?7. W: We’ve opened the first box. Look! Some of these books are soaked. M: They should’ ve used waterproof wrappings. What are we going to do about it? It’s too late to order replacements. Q: What do we learn about the conversation?8. W: Professor Johnson said you can pick up your term paper at her office. M: So she has graded it? Q: What can we infer from the conversation?Long Conversation 1W: Can I help you?M: Well. I’ m not sure. I hope so. (9) You see, actually, I’m getting married soon. And my friends want to buy me presents and things.W: And would you like some things for the kitchen.M: Yes, that’s right. I thought if I could find out things about kitchen things.They would be the best sorts of presents.W: Well. I suppose the first thing you need is a cooker. Do you like an electron one or a gas one?M: Hm. I think I probably prefer a gas one. But cookers are very expensive.Aren’t they? How much is this one?W: It’s 175 pounds, including tax and delivery. It’s a very good one though. M: But It’s a lot of money, isn’t it? What sorts of things could I ask people to buy? You know, cheaper.W: Well. You need some pans, won’t you? A set of pans, I suppose, and drying pans. Do you like cooking?M: Yes. I suppose so.W: Well. (10) In that case, you might like a mixer. If you make cakes and things like that, it’ll save you a lot of time. And a blender too. That’s good if you make soup and things.M: Hm. That’s a thought.W: Something else you might use is a set of these knifes, you know, carving knifes, bread knifes, steak knifes, fruit knifes, potato peeling knifes.M: (11) Heavens! I never knew so many sorts.W: Oh, Yeah. Come over here and I’ll show you some more.Q9 Why is the man is in the kitchen ware shop?Q10 Why does the woman want to know whether the man likes cooking?Q11 What does the man say he has never realized?Long Conversation 2M: Good morning, Mrs. Thomson.W: Oh, Mr. Minesuka. Please come in and sit down. I want to talk to you about something that has come up.M: What's up? Anyway, I'll be glad to help you with anything I can.W: Some advice, Mr. Minesuka. (12) I've been offered a new job.M: A new job?W: As a matter of fact, it isn't the bank in New York.M: It's the offer from another bank?W: It's from the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development in Washington.M: (13) You mean the World Bank?W: (13) That's right. And it's really very unexpected, I might say.M: You've established reputation in international banking circles. May I ask what kind of position they've offered you?W: A rather important one, as a matter of fact, deputy director of the International Finance Corporation.M: (14) Isn't that the part of the Bank that makes loans to private companies in the developing countries?W: (14) Yes, it is. It's a job that certainly offers a chance for public service.M: It seems to me that it's a real honor for you.W: Yes, it is. But I've been with this bank for so many years, ever since I graduated from college, in fact.M: (15) But it's an honor for the bank too, for the training and experience it's given you.W: Yes, I suppose I can think of it that way.M: Then you've decided to accept the offer?W: Probably, yes, almost certainly. I'd like to think I can do some work that will contribute to international corporation and understanding.Q12 What does the woman want to discuss with the man?Q13 Who offered the woman the new job?Q14 What will be the woman's main responsibility as a deputy director?Q15 What does the man think of the job offer?Passage 1Good transportation is very important in winter. (16) If you have a car, make sure it is ready for the cold weather. Keep the gas tank as nearly full as you can. This will keep water out of the tank and will be a reserve in case you get into trouble. (17) If a storm traps you in your car, there are some steps you should take for your own safety. Do not tend to walk to find help. You may quickly lose your way in blowing and drifting snow. Your chances of being found are better if you stay in your car. Keep a downwind window open slightly for fresh air. Freezing rain can seal off your car and lock you inside. Run the engine and heater once in a while. Keep the same downwind window open while the engine is running. Make sure that snow has not blocked the exhaust pipe. Clap your hands and move your arms and legs from time to time. Do not stay in one position too long. But, do not move too much. (18) Exercise warms you up, but it also causes you to lose body heat. If more than one person is in the car, do not sleep at the same time. One person should always be awake. If you are alone,stay awake as long as you can. Turn on the inside light at night. This would make your car more visible to rescue crews. Don’t panic. Stay with your car.Q16 What does the speaker say you should do in winter with your car?Q17 What should you avoid doing if a storm traps you in the car?Q18 Why is too much exercise undesirable when you are trapped in a car by a winter storm?Passage 2The topic of my talk today is gift-giving. Everybody likes to receive gifts, right? So you may think that gift-giving is a universal custom, but actually the rules of gift-giving vary quite a lot. And not knowing them can result in great embarrassment. In North America the rules are fairly simple. If you are invited to someone's home for dinner, bring wine or flowers, or a small item from your country. (19) Among friends, family and business associates, we generally don't give gifts on other occasions except on someone's birthday and Christmas. The Japanese, on other hand, give gifts quite frequently, often to thank someone for their kindness. The tradition of gift-giving in Japan is very ancient. (20) There are many detailed rules for everything, from the color of the wrapping paper to the time of the gift presentation. And while Europeans don't generally exchange business gifts, they do follow some formal customs when visiting homes, such as bringing flowers. The type and color of flowers, however, can carry special meaning. Today, we have seen some broad differences in gift-giving. I could go on with additional examples, but let's not miss the main point here. (21) If we are not aware of and sensitive to cultural differences, the possibilities for miscommunication and conflict are enormous. Whether we learn about these differences by reading a book or by living abroad, our goal must be to respect differences among people in order to get along successfully with our global neighbors.Q19 What does the speaker say about gift-giving of North Americans?Q20 What do we learn about the Japanese concerning gift-giving?Q21 What point does the speaker make at the end of the talk?Passage 3Claudette Rigo is a reporter for a French newspaper. Her assignment for the last five years has been Washington and American politics. She reports the current political news for her paper.In addition, she writes the column that is published every week. (22) The column explains American politics to her readers in France. They often find it very difficult to understand the United States and Americans. Claudette lives in a small house in a fashionable section of Washington. She entertains a great deal. Her guests are usually government officials, diplomats, lawyers and other newspaper people. When she isn't entertaining, she goes out to dinners and parties. In spite of her busy social life, Claudette works very hard. The parties are really work for her, because reporters frequently get news stories just by talking and listening to people. Claudette also has a small office in the building downtown. She goes there every morning to write up her stories and send them to Paris. (23) Her column is published every Monday, so she usually spends a large part of the weekend working on it at home. (24) Claudette spends a month in France every year, so that she won't forget how to speak French. In spite of all of her experience in Washington, Claudette may be transferred. This is an election year in the United States when the people elect a new president. (25) When the election is over, Claudette thinks that her newspaper in Pairs may change her assignment.Q22 What do we learn about the column Claudette writes?Q23 What does Claudette usually do on weekends?Q24 Why does Claudette spend a month in France every year?Q25 What might happen to Claudette after this year's American presidential election?Compound Dictation26. innocent 27. committed 28. charges29. released 30. rather than 31. appoint32. evidence 33. hold a trial 34. designed 35. foundation。
英语四级试卷：2014年6月四级考试真题(第2套)听力原文
PartⅡ Listening ComprehensionSection A1.M:Did you any of the sweaters that were on sale?W:Buy any? I got five of them. They were such a good bargain.Q:What does the women say about the sweaters?2.W:I have trouble concentrating when my roommate talks so loud on her mobile phone.M:Why don’t you just ask her to lower her voice?Q:What does the man suggest the woman do?3.W:Wendy is in the basement, trying to fix the washing machine.M:Shouldn’t she be working on her annual report?Q:What does the man mean?4.W:What happened to the painting that used to be on the wall?M:It fell down and the glass broke. I’m having it reframed.Q:What do we learn from the conversation?5.M:You must have left the camera in the market. It’s a very expensive camera you know.W:But I tell you that I didn’t take it. I remember clearly that you put it on the dressing table.Q:What does the women say about the camera?6.W:There is a good comedy on at the Theatre Royal next Saturday. If you like, I can book four seats for us.M:All right. I’ll ask Janet if she is free then. I’ll let you know tomorrow. Q:What does the women suggest they do next Saturday?7.W:We’ve opened the first box. Look! Some of these books are soaked.M:They should’ve used waterproof wrappings. What are we going to do about it? It’s too late to order replacements.Q:What do we learn from the conversation?8.W:Professor Johnson said you can pick up your term paper at her office. M:So she has graded it?Q:What can we infer from the conversation?Conversation oneW:Can I help you?M:Well, I’m not sure. I hope so.(9) You, see, actually, I’m getting married soon. And my friends want to buy me presents and things.W:And you would like some things for the kitchen?M:Yes, that’s right.(9) I thought if I could find out about kitchen things, they would be the best sort of presents.W:Well, I suppose the first thing you need is a cooker. Do you want an electric one or gas one?M:Em, I think I’d probably prefer a gas one. But cooker are very expensive, aren’t they? How much is this one?W:It’s one hundred and seventy-five pounds, including tax and delivery. It’s a very good one though.M:But It’s a lot of money, isn’t it? What sorts of things could I ask people to buy, you know, cheaper?W:Well you’ll need some pans, won’t you? A set of saucepans, I suppose, and frying pans.(10) Do you like cooking?M:Yes, I suppose so.W:Well, in the case, you might like a mixer. If you make cakes and things like that, it’ll save you a lot of time. And a blender, too, that’s good if you make soups and things.M:Em. That’s a thought.W:(11)Something else you might use is a set of these knives, you know, carving knifes, bread knifes, steak knives, fruit knives, potato peeling knives. M:Heavens, I never know there was so many sorts.W:Oh, yes. Come over here and I’ll show you some more.9.Why is the man in the kitchenware shop?10.Why does the woman want know whether the man likes cooking?11.What does the man say he has never realized?Conversation TwoM:Good morning, Mrs. Thomson.W:Oh,Mr.Minisuker.Please come in ,and sit down. I want to talk to you about something that’s come up.M:What’s up? Anyway, I’ll be glad to help you with anything I can.W:(12)Some advice, Mr. Mimicker. I’ve been offered a new job.M:A new job?W:As a matter of fact. it isn’t the bank in New York.M:Is the offer from another bank?W:(13)I’s from the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development in Washington.M:You mean the World Bank?W:That’s right. And it’s really unexpected. I must say.M:You’ve established a reputation in international banking circles. May I ask what kind of position they’ve offered you?W:A rather important one, as a matter of fact, Deputy Director of the International Finance Corporation.M:(14)Isn’t that the part of the bank that makes loans to private companies in the developing countries?W:Yes,it is. It’s a job than certainly offers a chance for public service.M:(15)It seems to me that it’s a really honor for you.W:Yes,it is. But I’ve been with this bank for so many years, ever since I graduated from college in fact.M:(15)But it’s an honor for the bank, too ,for the training and experience it’s given you.W:Yes, I suppose I can think of it that way.M:Then you’ve decided to accept the offer?W:Probably. Yes, almost certainly. I’d like to think I can do some work that will contribute to international cooperation and understanding.12.What dose the woman want to discuss with the men?13.Who offered the woman the new job?14.What will be the woman’s main responsibility as a deputy director?15.What dose the man think of the job offer?Section BPassage OneGood transportation is very important in winter. If you have a car, make sure it is ready for the cold weather.(16) Keep the gas tank as nearly full as you can. This will keep water out of the tank and will be a reserve in case you get into trouble. If a storm traps you in your car, there are some steps you should take for your own safety.(17) Do not attempt to walk to find help. You may quickly lose your way in blowing and drifting snow. Your chances of being found are better if you stay in you car. Keep a downwind window open slightly for fresh air. Freezing rain can seal off you car and lock you inside. Run the engine and heater once in a while. Keep the same downwind window open while the engine is running. Make sure that snow has not blocked the exhaust pipe. Clap your hands and move your arms and legs from time to time. Do not stay in one position too long. But, do not move too much.(18) Exercise warms you up, but it also causes you to lose body heat. If more than one person is in the car, do not sleep at the same time. One person should always be awake. If you are alone, stay awake as long as you can. Turn on the inside light at night. This will make your car more visible to rescue crews. Don’t panic. Stay with you car.16.What dose the speaker say you should do in winter with your car?17.What should you avoid doing if a storm traps you in the car?18.Why is too much exercise undesirable when you are trapped in a car by a winter storm?Passage TwoThe topic of my talk today is gift-giving. Everybody likes receive gift, right? So you may think that gift-giving is a universal custom. But actually the rules of gift-giving vary quite a lot. And not knowing them can result in great embarrassment. In North America the rules are fairly simple. If you are invited to someone’s home for dinner, bring wine or flowers or a smell item from your country.(19) Among friends, family and business associates, we generally don’t give gifts on other occasions except on someone’s birthday and Christmas. The Japanese, on the other hand, give gifts quite frequently, often to thank someone for their kindness. The tradition of gift-giving in Japan is very ancient. (20)There are many detailed rules for everything from the color of the wrapping paper to the time of the gift presentation. And while Europeans don’t generally exchanges business gift, they do follow some formal customs when visiting homes, such as bringing flowers. The type and color of flowers, however, can carry special meaning. Today we have seen some broad differences in gift-giving. I could go on with additional examples. But let’s not miss the main point here.(21) If we are not aware of and sensitive to cultural differences, the possibilities for miscommunication and conflict are enormous. Whether we learn about these differences by reading a book or by living abroad, our goal must be to respect differences among people in order to get along successfully with our global neighbors.19.What dose the speaker say about gift-giving of North Americans?20.What do we learn about the Japanese concerning gift-giving?21.What point dose the speaker make at the end of the talk?Passage ThreeClaudit Reigo is a reporter for a French newspaper. Her assignment forthe last five years has been Washington and American politics. She reports the current political news for her paper. In addition, she writes a column thatis published every week.(22) The column explains American politics to herreaders in France. They often find it very difficult to understand the United States and American. Claudit lives in a small house in a fashionable section of Washington. She entertains a great deal. Her guests are usually government officials, lawyers and other newspaper people. When she isn’t entertaining, she goes out to dinners and parties. In spite of her busy social life, Claudit works very hard. The parties are really work for her, because reporters frequently get news stories just by talking and listening to people. Claudit also has a small office in a building downtown. She goes there every morning to write up her stories and send them to Paris.(23) Her column is published every Monday, so she usually spends a large part of the weekend working on it at home.(24) Claudit spends a month in France every year, so that she won’t forgot how to speak France. In spite of all her experience in Washington, Claudit may be transferred. This is an election year in the United States, when the people elect a new president.(25) When the election is over, Claudit thinks that her newspaper in Paris may change her assignment.22.What do we learn about the column Claudit writes?23.What does Claudit usually do on weekends?24.Why does Claudit spend a month in France every year?25.What might happen to Claudit after this year’s American presidentialelection?Section C26.innocent 31. .appointmitted 32.evidence28.charges 33.hold a trial29.released 34.designed30.rather than 35.foundation。
大学英语四级真题2014年6月-（2）试题及答案
大学英语四级真题2014年6月-（2）试题及答案大学英语四级真题2014年6月-(2)Part Ⅰ WritingDirections: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay on the following question. You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.1、Suppose a foreign friend of yours is coming to visit your hometown, what is the most interesting place you would like to take him/her to see and why? Part Ⅱ Listening Comprehension 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.2、A. They came in five different colors.B. They were good value for money.C. They were a very good design.D. They were sold out very quickly.3、A. Ask her roommate not to speak loudly on the phone.B. Ask her roommate to make her phone calls outside.C. Go and find a quieter place to review her lessons.D. Report her problem to the dorm management.4、A. The washing machine is totally beyond repair.B. He will help Wendy prepare her annual report.C. Wendy should give priority to writing her report.D. The washing machine should be checked annually.5、A. The man fell down when removing the painting.B. The wall will be decorated with a new painting.C. The woman likes the painting on the wall.D. The painting is now being reframed.6、A. It must be missing.B. It was left in the room.C. The man took it to the market.D. She placed it on the dressing table.7、A. Go to a play.B. Meet Janet.C. Book some tickets.D. Have a get-together.8、A. One box of books is found missing.B. Some of the boxes arrived too late.C. Replacements have to be ordered.D. Some of the books are damaged.9、A. The man will pick up Professor Johnson at her office.B. The man did not expect his paper to be graded too soon.C. Professor Johnson has given the man a very high grade.D. Professor Johnson will talk to each student in her office.10、A. To buy a present for his friend who is getting married.B. To find out the cost for a complete set of cookware.C. To see what he could ask his friends to buy for him.D. To make inquiries about the price of an electric cooker.11、A. T o teach him how to Use the kitchenware.B. To discuss cooking experiences with him.C. To tell him how to prepare delicious dishes.D. To recommend suitable kitchenware to him.12、A. There are so many different sorts of knives.B. Cooking devices are such practical presents.C. A mixer can save so much time in making cakes.D. Saucepans and frying pans are a must in the kitchen.13、A. Some new problems in her work.B. Cooperation with an international bank.C. Her chance for promotion in the bank.D. Her intention to leave her present job.14、A. The World Bank.B. Bank of Washington.C. A U.S. finance corporation.D. An investment bank in New York.15、A. Supervising financial transactions.B. Taking charge of public relations.C. Making loans to private companies in developing countries.D. Offering service to international companies in the United States.16、A. It is a first major step to realizing the woman's dream.B. It is an honor for the woman and her present employer.C. It is a loss for her current company.D. It is really beyond his expectation.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. Passage One17、A. Carry out a thorough checkup.B. Try to keep the gas tank full.C. Keep extra gas in reserve.D. Fill up the water tank.18、A. Attempting to leave your car to seek help.B. Opening a window a bit to let in fresh air.C. Running the engine every now and then.D. Keeping the heater on for a long time.19、A. It exhausts you physically.B. It makes you fall asleep easily.C. It causes you to lose body heat.D. It consumes too much oxygen.Passage Two20、A. They are very generous in giving gifts.B. They refuse gifts when doing business.C. They regard gifts as a token of friendship.D. They give gifts only on special occasions.21、A. They enjoy giving gifts to other people.B. They spend a lot of time choosing gifts.C. They have to follow many specific rules.D. They pay attention to the quality of gifts.22、A. Gift-giving plays an important role in human relationships.B. We must be aware of cultural differences in giving gifts.C. We must learn how to give gifts before going abroad.D. Reading extensively makes one a better gift-giver.Passage Three23、A. It reflects American people's view of French politics.B. It is first published in Washington and then in Paris.C. It explains American politics to the French public.D. It is popular among French government officials.24、A. Work on her column.B. Do housework at home.C. Entertain her guests.D. Go shopping downtown.25、A. T o report to her newspaper.B. To refresh her French.C. To visit her parents.D. To meet her friends.26、A. She might be recalled to France.B. She might change her profession.C. She might close her Monday column.D. She might be assigned to a new post.Section CDirections: In this section, you will hear a passage three times. When the passage is read for the first time, you should listen carefully for its general idea. When the passage is read for the second time, you are required to fill in the blanks with the exact words you have just heard. Finally, when the passage is read for the third time, you should check what you have written. According to American law, if someone is accused of a crime, he is considered 27 until the court proves the person is guilty.To arrest a person, the police have to be reasonably sure that a crime has been 28 . The police must give the suspect the reasons why they are arresting him and tell him his rights under the law. Then the police take the suspect to the police station, where the name of the person andthe 29 against him are formally listed.The next step is for the suspect to go before a judge. The judge decides whether the suspect should be kept in jail or 30 . If the suspect has no previous criminal record and the judge feels that he will return tocourt 31 run away, he can go free. Otherwise, the suspect must put upbail (保释金). At this time, too, the judge will 32 a court lawyer to defend the suspect if he can't afford one.The suspect returns to court a week or two later. A lawyer from the district attorney's office presents a case against the suspect. The attorney may present 33 as well as witnesses. The judge then decides whether thereis enough reason to 34 .The American justice system is very complex and sometimes operates slowly. However, every step is 35 to protect the rights of the people. These individual rights are the 36 of the American government.Part Ⅲ Reading ComprehensionSection ADirections: In this section, there is a passage with ten blanks. You are required to select one word for each blank from a list of choices given in a word bank following the passage. Read the passage through carefully before making your choices. Each choice in the bank is identified by a letter. Many Brazilians cannot read. In 2000, a quarter of those aged 15 and older were functionally illiterate (文盲). Many 37 do not want to. Only one literate adult in three reads books. The 38 Brazilian reads 1.8 non-academic books a year, less than half the figure in Europe and the United States. In a recent survey of reading habits, Brazilians came 27th out of 30 countries. Argentines, their neighbors, 39 18th.The government and businesses are all struggling in different ways to change this. On March 13th the government 40 a National Plan for Books and Reading. This seeks to boost reading, by founding libraries and financing publishers among other things.One discouragement to reading is that books are 41 . Most books have small print-runs, pushing up their price.But Brazilians' indifference to books has deeper roots. Centuries of slavery meant the country's leaders long 42 education. Primary schooling became universal only in the1990s.All this means Brazil's book market has the biggest growth 43 in the western world.But reading is a difficult habit to form. Brazilians bought fewer books in 2004, 89 million, including textbooks 44 by the government, than they did in 1991. Last year the director of Brazil's national library 45 . He complained that he had half the librarians he needed and termites (白蚁) had eaten much of the46 . That ought to be a cause for national shame.A. averageB. collectionC. distributedD. exhibitionE. expensiveF. launchedG. namedH. neglectedI. normalJ. particularlyK. potentialL. quitM. rankedN. simplyO. treasuredSection BDirections: In this section, you are going to read a passagewith ten statements attached to it. Each statement contains information given in one of the paragraphs. Identify the paragraph from which the information is derived. You may choose a paragraph more than once. Each paragraph is marked with a letter.The T ouch-Screen GenerationA. On a chilly day last spring, a few dozen developers of children's apps (应用程序) for phones and tablets (平板电脑) gathered at an old beach resort in Monterey, California, to show off their games. The gathering was organized by Warren Buckleitner, a longtime reviewer of interactive children's media. Buckleitner spent the breaks testing whether his own remote-control helicopter could reach the hall's second story, while various children who had come with their parents looked up in awe (敬畏) and delight. But mostly they looked down, at the iPads and other tablets displayed around the hall like so many open boxes of candy. I walked around and talked with developers, and several quoted a famous saying of Maria Montessori's, "The hands are the instruments of man's intelligence."B. What, really, would Maria Montessori have made of this scene? The 30 or so children here were not down at the shore poking (戳) their fingers in the sand or running them along stones or picking seashells. Instead they were all inside, alone or in groups of two or three, their faces a few inches from a screen, their hands doing things Montessori surely did not imagine.C. In 2011, the American Academy of Pediatrics updated its policy on very young children and media. In 1999, the group had discouraged television viewing for children younger than 2, citing research on brain development that showed this age group's critical need for "direct interactions with parents and othersignificant care givers". The updated report began by acknowledging that things had changed significantly since then. In 2006, 90% of parents said that their children younger than 2 consumed some form of electronic media. Nevertheless, the group took largely the same approach it did in 1999, uniformly discouraging passive media use, on any type of screen, for these kids. (For older children, the academy noted, "high-quality programs" could have "educational benefits".) The 2011 report mentioned "smart cell phone" and "new screen" technologies, but did not address interactive apps. Nor did it bring up the possibility that has likely occurred to those 90% of American parents that some good might come from those little swiping (在电子产品上刷) fingers.D. I had come to the developers' conference partly because I hoped that this particular set of parents, enthusiastic as they were about interactive media, might help me out of this problem, that they might offer some guiding principle for American parents who are clearly never going to meet the academy's ideals, and at some level do not want to. Perhaps this group would be able to express clearly some benefits of the new technology that the morecautious doctors weren't ready to address.E. I fell into conversation with a woman who had helped develop Montessori Letter Sounds, an app that teaches preschoolers the Montessori methods of spelling. She was a former Montessori teacher and a mother of four. I myself have three children who are all fans of the touch screen. What games did her kids like to play, I asked, hoping for suggestions I could take home."They don't play all that much."Really? Why not?"Because I don't allow it. We have a rule of no screen time during the week, unless it's clearly educational."No screen time? None at all? That seems at the outer edge of restrictive, even by the standards of over-controlling parents."On the weekends, they can play. I give them a limit of half an hour and then stop. Enough."F. Her answer so surprised me that I decided to ask some of the other developers who were also parents what their domestic ground rules for screen time were. One said only on airplanes and long car rides. Another said Wednesdays and weekends, for half an hour. The most permissive said half an hour a day, which was about my rule at home. At one point I sat with one of the biggest developers of e-book apps for kids, and his family. The small kid was starting to fuss in her high chair, so the morn stuck an iPad in front of her and played a short movie so everyone else could enjoy their lunch. When she saw me watching, she gave me the universal tense look of mothers who feel they are being judged. "At home," she assured me, "I only let her watch movies in Spanish."G. By their reactions, these parents made me understand the problem of our age: as technology becomes almost everywhere in our lives, American parents are becoming more, not less, distrustful of what it might be doing to their children. Technological ability has not, for parents, translated into comfort and ease. On the one hand, parents want their children to swim expertly in the digital stream that they will have to navigate (航行) all their lives; on the other hand, they fear that too much digital media, too early, will sink them. Parents end up treating tablets as precision surgical (外科的) instruments, devices thatmight perform miracles for their child's IQ and help him win some great robotics competition—but only if they are used just so. Otherwise, their child could end up one of those sad, pale creatures who can't make eye contact and has a girlfriend who lives only in the virtual world.H. Norman Rockwell, a 20-century artist, never painted Boy Swiping Finger on Screen, and our own vision of a perfect childhood has never been adjusted to accommodate that now-common scene. Add to that our modem fear that every parenting decision may have lasting consequences—that every minute of enrichment lost or mindless entertainment indulged (放纵的) will add up to some permanent handicap (障碍) in the future—and you have deep guilt and confusion. To date, no body of research has proved that the iPad will make your preschooler smarter or teach her to speak Chinese, or alternatively that it will rest her nervous system—the device has been out for only three years, not much more than the time it takes some academics to find funding and gather research subjects. So what is a parent to do?47、The author attended the conference, hoping to find some guiding principles for parenting in the electronic age.48、 American parents are becoming more doubtful about the benefits technology is said to bring to their children.49、 Some experts believe that human intelligence develops by the use of hands.50、The author found a former Montessori teacher exercising strict controlover her kids' screen time.51、 Research shows interaction with people is key to babies' brain development.52、So far there has been no scientific proof of theeducational benefits of iPads.53、American parents worry that overuse of tablets will create problems with their kids' interpersonal relationships.54、 The author expected developers of children's apps to specify the benefits of the new technology.55、 The kids at the gathering were more fascinated by the iPads than by the helicopter.56、 The author permits her children to use the screen for at most half an hour a day.Section CDirections: There are 2 passages in this section. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices markedA.,B.,C. andD..Passage OneWhen young women were found to make only 82 percent of what their male peers do just one year out of college, many were at a loss to explain it. All the traditional reasons put forward to interpret the pay gap—that women fall behind when they leave the workforce to raise kids, for example, or that they don't seek as many management roles—failed to justify this one. These young women didn't have kids yet. And because they were just one year removed from their undergraduate degrees, few of these women yet had ,the chance to go after (much less decline) leadership roles.But there are other reasons why the pay gap remains so persistent. The first is that no matter how many women may be getting college degrees, the university experience is still an unequal one. The second is that our higher education system is not designed to focus on the economic consequences of our students' years on campus.Now that women are the majority of college students and surpass men in both the number of undergraduate and advanced degrees awarded, one might think the college campus is a pretty equal place. It is not. Studies show that while girls do better than boys in high school, they start to trail off during their college years. They enroll in different kinds of classes, tend to major in less rigorous (非常严格的) subjects, and generally head off with less ambitious plans.As a result, it's not surprising that even the best educated young women enter the workplace with a slight disadvantage. Their college experience leaves them somewhat confused, still stumbling (栽倒) over the dilemmas their grandmothers' generation sought to destroy. Are they supposed to be pretty or smart? Strong or sexy (性感的)? All their lives, today's young women have been pushed to embrace both perfection and passion—to pursue science and sports, math and theater—and do it all as well as they possibly can. No wonder they are not negotiating for higher salaries as soon as they get out of school. They are too exhausted, and too scared of failing'.57、 Traditionally, it is believed that women earn less than men because ______.A. they have failed to take as many rigorous coursesB. they do not feel as fit for management rolesC. they feel obliged to take care of their kids at homeD. they do not exhibit the needed leadership qualities58、What does the author say about America's higher education system?A. It does not offer specific career counseling to women.B. It does not consider its economic impact on graduates.C. It does not take care of women students' special needs.D. It does not encourage women to take rigorous subjects.59、What does the author say about today's college experience?A. It is different for male and female students.B. It is not the same as that of earlier generations.C. It is more exhausting than most women expect.D. It is not so satisfying to many American students.60、What does the author say about women students in college?A. They have no idea how to bring out their best.B. They drop a course when they find it too rigorous.C. They are not as practical as men in choosing courses.D. They don't perform as well as they did in high school.61、 How does the author explain the pay gap between men and women fresh from college?A. Women are too worn out to be ambitious.B. Women are not ready to take management roles.C. Women are caught between career and family.D. Women are not good at negotiating salaries.Passage TwoReading leadership literature, you'd sometimes think that everyone has the potential to be an effective leader.I don't believe that to be true. In fact, I see way fewer truly effective leaders than I see people stuck in positions of leadership who are sadly incompetent and seriously misguided about their own abilities.Part of the reason this happens is a lack of honest self-assessment by those who aspire to (追求) leadership in the first place.We've all met the type of individual who simply must takecharge. Whether it's a decision-making session, a basketball game, or a family outing, they can't help grabbing the lead dog position and clinging on to it for dear life. They believe they're natural born leaders.Truth is, they're nothing of the sort. True leaders don't assume that it's their divine (神圣的) right to take charge every time two or more people get together. Quite the opposite. A great leader will assess each situation on its merits, and will only take charge when their position, the situation, and/or the needs of the moment demand it.Many business executives confuse leadership with action. They believe that constant motion somehow generates leadership as a byproduct. Faced with any situation that can't be solved by the sheer force of activity, they generate a dust cloud of impatience. Their one leadership tool is volume: if they think you aren't working as hard as they think you should, their demands become increasingly louder and harsher.True leaders understand the value of action, of course, but it isn't their only tool. In fact, it isn't even their primary tool. Great leaders see more than everyone else: answer, solutions, patterns, problems, opportunities. They know it's vitally important to do, but they also know that thinking, understanding, reflection and interpretation are equally important.If you're too concerned with outcomes to the extent that you manipulateand intimidate others to achieve those outcomes, then you aren't leading at all. You're dictating. A true leader is someone who develops his or her team so that they can and do hit their targets and achieve their goals.62、 What does the author think of the leaders he knows?A. Many of them are used to taking charge.B. Few of them are equal to their positions.C. Many of them fail to fully develop their potential.D. Few of them are familiar with leadership literature.63、Why are some people eager to grab leadership positions?A. They believe they have the natural gift to lead.B. They believe in what leadership literature says.C. They have proved competent in many situations.D. They derive great satisfaction from being leaders.64、What characterizes a great leader according to the author?A. Being able to take prompt action when chances present themselves.B. Having a whole-hearted dedication to their divine responsibilities.C. Having a full understanding of their own merits and weaknesses.D. Being able to assess the situation carefully before taking charge.65、 How will many business executives respond when their command fails to generate action?A. They reassess the situation at hand.B. They become impatient and rude.C. They resort to any tool available.D. They blame their team members.66、 What is the author's advice to leaders?A. Concentrate on one specific task at a time.B. Use different tools to achieve different goals.C. Build up a strong team to achieve their goals.D. Show determination when faced with tough tasks.Part Ⅳ Translati onDirections: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to translate a passage from Chinese into English.67、为了促进教育公平，中国已投入360亿元，用于改善农村地区教育设施和加强中西部地区农村义务教育(compulsory education)。
2014年6月大学英语四级真题试卷(二)(题后含答案及解析)
2014年6月大学英语四级真题试卷（二）(题后含答案及解析)题型有：1. Writing 2. Listening Comprehension 3. 4. Reading Comprehension 5. TranslationPart I Writing1．For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay on the following question. You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.Suppose a foreign friend of yours is coming to visit your campus, what is the most interesting place you would like to take him/her to see and why?正确答案：Culture Square I am excited to hear that you are coming to visit my campus and cannot wait to express my welcome. Hereby I’d like to recommend to you the culture square on the campus, which is of great interest and enjoyment to give it a try. The culture square is the heaven for students where you can see colorful activities organized to add extra pleasure to students’monotonous routine. Besides, you are always free to engage yourself in any of these activities that fascinate you. I am quite confident that you’ll find it beneficial to communicate and interact with other students. Moreover, as a major part of the campus culture, the culture square offers whoever wants to get an insight into the campus an opportunity to know better the campus culture. In a word, the culture square, a world full of vigor and vitality, a window through which you can get a big picture of the campus, is definitely a place worth visiting. I’m sure you’ll have fun. Look forward to seeing you soon in the culture square.Part II Listening ComprehensionSection A听力原文：M: Did you buy any of the sweaters that were on sale?W: Buy any? I got five of them. They were such a good bargain. Q: What does the woman say about the sweaters?2．A．They came in five different colors.B．They were good value for money.C．They were a very good design.D．They were sold out very quickly.正确答案：B解析：男士询问女士是否购买了廉价出售的毛线衣，女士说买了五件，很划算。
201406-2cet4听力真题+答案
201406-2cet4听力真题+答案Part II Listening Comprehension (30 minutes)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 Ｉwith a single line through the centre.注意：此部分试题请在答题卡1上作答。
1. A.They came in five different colors.B.They were good value for money.C.They were a very good design.D.They were s01d out very quickly.2. A.Ask her roommate not to speak loudly on the phone.B.Ask her roommate to make her phone calls outside.C.Go and find a quieter place to review her lessons.D.Report her problem to the dorm management.3. A.The washing machine is totally beyond repair.B.He will help Wendy prepare her annual report.C.Wendy should give priority to writing her. report.D.The washing machine should be checked annually.4. A.The man fell down when removing the painting.B.The wall will be decorated with a new painting.C.The woman likes the painting on the wall.D.The painting is now being reframed.5. A.It must be missing. B.It was left in the room.C.The man took it to the market.D.She placed it on the dressing table.6. A.Go to a play.B.Meet Janet.C.Book some tickets.D.Have a get-together.7. A.One box of books is found missing.B.Some of the boxes arrived too late.C.Replacements have to be ordered.D.Some of the books are damaged.8. A.The man will pick up Professor Johnson at her office.B.The man did not expect Iris paper to be graded too soon.C.Professor Johnson has given the man a very high grade.D.Professor Johnson will talk to each student in her office.Questions 9 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.9. A.To buy a present for his friend who is getting married.B.To find out the cost for a complete set of cookware.C.To see what he could ask his friends to buy for him.D.To make inquiries about the price of an electric cooker.10. A.To teach him how to use the kitchenware.B.To discuss cooking experiences with him.C.To tell him how to prepare delicious dishes.D.To recommend suitable kitchenware to him.11. A.There are so many different sorts of knives.B.Cooking devices are such practical presents.C.A mixer can save so much time in making cakes.D.Saucepans and frying pans are a must in the kitchen.Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.12. A.Some new problems in her work.B.Cooperation with an international bank.C.Her chance for promotion in the bank.D.Her intention to leave her present job.13. A.The World Bank.B.Bank of Washington.C.A U.S. finance corporation.D.An investment bank in New York14. A.Supervising financial transactions.B.Taking charge of public relations.C.Making loans to private companies in developing countries.D.Offering service to international companies in the United States.15. A.It is a first major step to realizing the woman's dream.B.It is an honor for the woman and her present employer.C.It is a loss for her current company.D.It is really beyond his expectation.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 throughthe centre.注意：此部分试题请在答题卡1上作答。
大学英语四级真题2014年6月-（2）试题及答案
大学英语四级真题2014年6月-（2）试题及答案大学英语四级真题2014年6月-(2)Part Ⅰ WritingDirections: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay on the following question. You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.1、Suppose a foreign friend of yours is coming to visit your hometown, what is the most interesting place you would like to take him/her to see and why? Part Ⅱ Listening Comprehension 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.2、A. They came in five different colors.B. They were good value for money.C. They were a very good design.D. They were sold out very quickly.3、A. Ask her roommate not to speak loudly on the phone.B. Ask her roommate to make her phone calls outside.C. Go and find a quieter place to review her lessons.D. Report her problem to the dorm management.4、A. The washing machine is totally beyond repair.B. He will help Wendy prepare her annual report.C. Wendy should give priority to writing her report.D. The washing machine should be checked annually.5、A. The man fell down when removing the painting.B. The wall will be decorated with a new painting.C. The woman likes the painting on the wall.D. The painting is now being reframed.6、A. It must be missing.B. It was left in the room.C. The man took it to the market.D. She placed it on the dressing table.7、A. Go to a play.B. Meet Janet.C. Book some tickets.D. Have a get-together.8、A. One box of books is found missing.B. Some of the boxes arrived too late.C. Replacements have to be ordered.D. Some of the books are damaged.9、A. The man will pick up Professor Johnson at her office.B. The man did not expect his paper to be graded too soon.C. Professor Johnson has given the man a very high grade.D. Professor Johnson will talk to each student in her office.10、A. To buy a present for his friend who is getting married.B. To find out the cost for a complete set of cookware.C. To see what he could ask his friends to buy for him.D. To make inquiries about the price of an electric cooker.11、A. T o teach him how to Use the kitchenware.B. To discuss cooking experiences with him.C. To tell him how to prepare delicious dishes.D. To recommend suitable kitchenware to him.12、A. There are so many different sorts of knives.B. Cooking devices are such practical presents.C. A mixer can save so much time in making cakes.D. Saucepans and frying pans are a must in the kitchen.13、A. Some new problems in her work.B. Cooperation with an international bank.C. Her chance for promotion in the bank.D. Her intention to leave her present job.14、A. The World Bank.B. Bank of Washington.C. A U.S. finance corporation.D. An investment bank in New York.15、A. Supervising financial transactions.B. Taking charge of public relations.C. Making loans to private companies in developing countries.D. Offering service to international companies in the United States.16、A. It is a first major step to realizing the woman's dream.B. It is an honor for the woman and her present employer.C. It is a loss for her current company.D. It is really beyond his expectation.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. Passage One17、A. Carry out a thorough checkup.B. Try to keep the gas tank full.C. Keep extra gas in reserve.D. Fill up the water tank.18、A. Attempting to leave your car to seek help.B. Opening a window a bit to let in fresh air.C. Running the engine every now and then.D. Keeping the heater on for a long time.19、A. It exhausts you physically.B. It makes you fall asleep easily.C. It causes you to lose body heat.D. It consumes too much oxygen.Passage Two20、A. They are very generous in giving gifts.B. They refuse gifts when doing business.C. They regard gifts as a token of friendship.D. They give gifts only on special occasions.21、A. They enjoy giving gifts to other people.B. They spend a lot of time choosing gifts.C. They have to follow many specific rules.D. They pay attention to the quality of gifts.22、A. Gift-giving plays an important role in human relationships.B. We must be aware of cultural differences in giving gifts.C. We must learn how to give gifts before going abroad.D. Reading extensively makes one a better gift-giver.Passage Three23、A. It reflects American people's view of French politics.B. It is first published in Washington and then in Paris.C. It explains American politics to the French public.D. It is popular among French government officials.24、A. Work on her column.B. Do housework at home.C. Entertain her guests.D. Go shopping downtown.25、A. T o report to her newspaper.B. To refresh her French.C. To visit her parents.D. To meet her friends.26、A. She might be recalled to France.B. She might change her profession.C. She might close her Monday column.D. She might be assigned to a new post.Section CDirections: In this section, you will hear a passage three times. When the passage is read for the first time, you should listen carefully for its general idea. When the passage is read for the second time, you are required to fill in the blanks with the exact words you have just heard. Finally, when the passage is read for the third time, you should check what you have written. According to American law, if someone is accused of a crime, he is considered 27 until the court proves the person is guilty.To arrest a person, the police have to be reasonably sure that a crime has been 28 . The police must give the suspect the reasons why they are arresting him and tell him his rights under the law. Then the police take the suspect to the police station, where the name of the person andthe 29 against him are formally listed.The next step is for the suspect to go before a judge. The judge decides whether the suspect should be kept in jail or 30 . If the suspect has no previous criminal record and the judge feels that he will return tocourt 31 run away, he can go free. Otherwise, the suspect must put upbail (保释金). At this time, too, the judge will 32 a court lawyer to defend the suspect if he can't afford one.The suspect returns to court a week or two later. A lawyer from the district attorney's office presents a case against the suspect. The attorney may present 33 as well as witnesses. The judge then decides whether thereis enough reason to 34 .The American justice system is very complex and sometimes operates slowly. However, every step is 35 to protect the rights of the people. These individual rights are the 36 of the American government.Part Ⅲ Reading ComprehensionSection ADirections: In this section, there is a passage with ten blanks. You are required to select one word for each blank from a list of choices given in a word bank following the passage. Read the passage through carefully before making your choices. Each choice in the bank is identified by a letter. Many Brazilians cannot read. In 2000, a quarter of those aged 15 and older were functionally illiterate (文盲). Many 37 do not want to. Only one literate adult in three reads books. The 38 Brazilian reads 1.8 non-academic books a year, less than half the figure in Europe and the United States. In a recent survey of reading habits, Brazilians came 27th out of 30 countries. Argentines, their neighbors, 39 18th.The government and businesses are all struggling in different ways to change this. On March 13th the government 40 a National Plan for Books and Reading. This seeks to boost reading, by founding libraries and financing publishers among other things.One discouragement to reading is that books are 41 . Most books have small print-runs, pushing up their price.But Brazilians' indifference to books has deeper roots. Centuries of slavery meant the country's leaders long 42 education. Primary schooling became universal only in the1990s.All this means Brazil's book market has the biggest growth 43 in the western world.But reading is a difficult habit to form. Brazilians bought fewer books in 2004, 89 million, including textbooks 44 by the government, than they did in 1991. Last year the director of Brazil's national library 45 . He complained that he had half the librarians he needed and termites (白蚁) had eaten much of the46 . That ought to be a cause for national shame.A. averageB. collectionC. distributedD. exhibitionE. expensiveF. launchedG. namedH. neglectedI. normalJ. particularlyK. potentialL. quitM. rankedN. simplyO. treasuredSection BDirections: In this section, you are going to read a passagewith ten statements attached to it. Each statement contains information given in one of the paragraphs. Identify the paragraph from which the information is derived. You may choose a paragraph more than once. Each paragraph is marked with a letter.The T ouch-Screen GenerationA. On a chilly day last spring, a few dozen developers of children's apps (应用程序) for phones and tablets (平板电脑) gathered at an old beach resort in Monterey, California, to show off their games. The gathering was organized by Warren Buckleitner, a longtime reviewer of interactive children's media. Buckleitner spent the breaks testing whether his own remote-control helicopter could reach the hall's second story, while various children who had come with their parents looked up in awe (敬畏) and delight. But mostly they looked down, at the iPads and other tablets displayed around the hall like so many open boxes of candy. I walked around and talked with developers, and several quoted a famous saying of Maria Montessori's, "The hands are the instruments of man's intelligence."B. What, really, would Maria Montessori have made of this scene? The 30 or so children here were not down at the shore poking (戳) their fingers in the sand or running them along stones or picking seashells. Instead they were all inside, alone or in groups of two or three, their faces a few inches from a screen, their hands doing things Montessori surely did not imagine.C. In 2011, the American Academy of Pediatrics updated its policy on very young children and media. In 1999, the group had discouraged television viewing for children younger than 2, citing research on brain development that showed this age group's critical need for "direct interactions with parents and othersignificant care givers". The updated report began by acknowledging that things had changed significantly since then. In 2006, 90% of parents said that their children younger than 2 consumed some form of electronic media. Nevertheless, the group took largely the same approach it did in 1999, uniformly discouraging passive media use, on any type of screen, for these kids. (For older children, the academy noted, "high-quality programs" could have "educational benefits".) The 2011 report mentioned "smart cell phone" and "new screen" technologies, but did not address interactive apps. Nor did it bring up the possibility that has likely occurred to those 90% of American parents that some good might come from those little swiping (在电子产品上刷) fingers.D. I had come to the developers' conference partly because I hoped that this particular set of parents, enthusiastic as they were about interactive media, might help me out of this problem, that they might offer some guiding principle for American parents who are clearly never going to meet the academy's ideals, and at some level do not want to. Perhaps this group would be able to express clearly some benefits of the new technology that the morecautious doctors weren't ready to address.E. I fell into conversation with a woman who had helped develop Montessori Letter Sounds, an app that teaches preschoolers the Montessori methods of spelling. She was a former Montessori teacher and a mother of four. I myself have three children who are all fans of the touch screen. What games did her kids like to play, I asked, hoping for suggestions I could take home."They don't play all that much."Really? Why not?"Because I don't allow it. We have a rule of no screen time during the week, unless it's clearly educational."No screen time? None at all? That seems at the outer edge of restrictive, even by the standards of over-controlling parents."On the weekends, they can play. I give them a limit of half an hour and then stop. Enough."F. Her answer so surprised me that I decided to ask some of the other developers who were also parents what their domestic ground rules for screen time were. One said only on airplanes and long car rides. Another said Wednesdays and weekends, for half an hour. The most permissive said half an hour a day, which was about my rule at home. At one point I sat with one of the biggest developers of e-book apps for kids, and his family. The small kid was starting to fuss in her high chair, so the morn stuck an iPad in front of her and played a short movie so everyone else could enjoy their lunch. When she saw me watching, she gave me the universal tense look of mothers who feel they are being judged. "At home," she assured me, "I only let her watch movies in Spanish."G. By their reactions, these parents made me understand the problem of our age: as technology becomes almost everywhere in our lives, American parents are becoming more, not less, distrustful of what it might be doing to their children. Technological ability has not, for parents, translated into comfort and ease. On the one hand, parents want their children to swim expertly in the digital stream that they will have to navigate (航行) all their lives; on the other hand, they fear that too much digital media, too early, will sink them. Parents end up treating tablets as precision surgical (外科的) instruments, devices thatmight perform miracles for their child's IQ and help him win some great robotics competition—but only if they are used just so. Otherwise, their child could end up one of those sad, pale creatures who can't make eye contact and has a girlfriend who lives only in the virtual world.H. Norman Rockwell, a 20-century artist, never painted Boy Swiping Finger on Screen, and our own vision of a perfect childhood has never been adjusted to accommodate that now-common scene. Add to that our modem fear that every parenting decision may have lasting consequences—that every minute of enrichment lost or mindless entertainment indulged (放纵的) will add up to some permanent handicap (障碍) in the future—and you have deep guilt and confusion. To date, no body of research has proved that the iPad will make your preschooler smarter or teach her to speak Chinese, or alternatively that it will rest her nervous system—the device has been out for only three years, not much more than the time it takes some academics to find funding and gather research subjects. So what is a parent to do?47、The author attended the conference, hoping to find some guiding principles for parenting in the electronic age.48、 American parents are becoming more doubtful about the benefits technology is said to bring to their children.49、 Some experts believe that human intelligence develops by the use of hands.50、The author found a former Montessori teacher exercising strict controlover her kids' screen time.51、 Research shows interaction with people is key to babies' brain development.52、So far there has been no scientific proof of theeducational benefits of iPads.53、American parents worry that overuse of tablets will create problems with their kids' interpersonal relationships.54、 The author expected developers of children's apps to specify the benefits of the new technology.55、 The kids at the gathering were more fascinated by the iPads than by the helicopter.56、 The author permits her children to use the screen for at most half an hour a day.Section CDirections: There are 2 passages in this section. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices markedA.,B.,C. andD..Passage OneWhen young women were found to make only 82 percent of what their male peers do just one year out of college, many were at a loss to explain it. All the traditional reasons put forward to interpret the pay gap—that women fall behind when they leave the workforce to raise kids, for example, or that they don't seek as many management roles—failed to justify this one. These young women didn't have kids yet. And because they were just one year removed from their undergraduate degrees, few of these women yet had ,the chance to go after (much less decline) leadership roles.But there are other reasons why the pay gap remains so persistent. The first is that no matter how many women may be getting college degrees, the university experience is still an unequal one. The second is that our higher education system is not designed to focus on the economic consequences of our students' years on campus.Now that women are the majority of college students and surpass men in both the number of undergraduate and advanced degrees awarded, one might think the college campus is a pretty equal place. It is not. Studies show that while girls do better than boys in high school, they start to trail off during their college years. They enroll in different kinds of classes, tend to major in less rigorous (非常严格的) subjects, and generally head off with less ambitious plans.As a result, it's not surprising that even the best educated young women enter the workplace with a slight disadvantage. Their college experience leaves them somewhat confused, still stumbling (栽倒) over the dilemmas their grandmothers' generation sought to destroy. Are they supposed to be pretty or smart? Strong or sexy (性感的)? All their lives, today's young women have been pushed to embrace both perfection and passion—to pursue science and sports, math and theater—and do it all as well as they possibly can. No wonder they are not negotiating for higher salaries as soon as they get out of school. They are too exhausted, and too scared of failing'.57、 Traditionally, it is believed that women earn less than men because ______.A. they have failed to take as many rigorous coursesB. they do not feel as fit for management rolesC. they feel obliged to take care of their kids at homeD. they do not exhibit the needed leadership qualities58、What does the author say about America's higher education system?A. It does not offer specific career counseling to women.B. It does not consider its economic impact on graduates.C. It does not take care of women students' special needs.D. It does not encourage women to take rigorous subjects.59、What does the author say about today's college experience?A. It is different for male and female students.B. It is not the same as that of earlier generations.C. It is more exhausting than most women expect.D. It is not so satisfying to many American students.60、What does the author say about women students in college?A. They have no idea how to bring out their best.B. They drop a course when they find it too rigorous.C. They are not as practical as men in choosing courses.D. They don't perform as well as they did in high school.61、 How does the author explain the pay gap between men and women fresh from college?A. Women are too worn out to be ambitious.B. Women are not ready to take management roles.C. Women are caught between career and family.D. Women are not good at negotiating salaries.Passage TwoReading leadership literature, you'd sometimes think that everyone has the potential to be an effective leader.I don't believe that to be true. In fact, I see way fewer truly effective leaders than I see people stuck in positions of leadership who are sadly incompetent and seriously misguided about their own abilities.Part of the reason this happens is a lack of honest self-assessment by those who aspire to (追求) leadership in the first place.We've all met the type of individual who simply must takecharge. Whether it's a decision-making session, a basketball game, or a family outing, they can't help grabbing the lead dog position and clinging on to it for dear life. They believe they're natural born leaders.Truth is, they're nothing of the sort. True leaders don't assume that it's their divine (神圣的) right to take charge every time two or more people get together. Quite the opposite. A great leader will assess each situation on its merits, and will only take charge when their position, the situation, and/or the needs of the moment demand it.Many business executives confuse leadership with action. They believe that constant motion somehow generates leadership as a byproduct. Faced with any situation that can't be solved by the sheer force of activity, they generate a dust cloud of impatience. Their one leadership tool is volume: if they think you aren't working as hard as they think you should, their demands become increasingly louder and harsher.True leaders understand the value of action, of course, but it isn't their only tool. In fact, it isn't even their primary tool. Great leaders see more than everyone else: answer, solutions, patterns, problems, opportunities. They know it's vitally important to do, but they also know that thinking, understanding, reflection and interpretation are equally important.If you're too concerned with outcomes to the extent that you manipulateand intimidate others to achieve those outcomes, then you aren't leading at all. You're dictating. A true leader is someone who develops his or her team so that they can and do hit their targets and achieve their goals.62、 What does the author think of the leaders he knows?A. Many of them are used to taking charge.B. Few of them are equal to their positions.C. Many of them fail to fully develop their potential.D. Few of them are familiar with leadership literature.63、Why are some people eager to grab leadership positions?A. They believe they have the natural gift to lead.B. They believe in what leadership literature says.C. They have proved competent in many situations.D. They derive great satisfaction from being leaders.64、What characterizes a great leader according to the author?A. Being able to take prompt action when chances present themselves.B. Having a whole-hearted dedication to their divine responsibilities.C. Having a full understanding of their own merits and weaknesses.D. Being able to assess the situation carefully before taking charge.65、 How will many business executives respond when their command fails to generate action?A. They reassess the situation at hand.B. They become impatient and rude.C. They resort to any tool available.D. They blame their team members.66、 What is the author's advice to leaders?A. Concentrate on one specific task at a time.B. Use different tools to achieve different goals.C. Build up a strong team to achieve their goals.D. Show determination when faced with tough tasks.Part Ⅳ Translati onDirections: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to translate a passage from Chinese into English.67、为了促进教育公平，中国已投入360亿元，用于改善农村地区教育设施和加强中西部地区农村义务教育(compulsory education)。
2014年6月四级真题-第二套-听力原文
201406-2 四级听力材料Short Conversations1. M: Did you buy any of the sweaters that we are on sale?W: Buy any? I got five of them. They were such a good bargain.Q: What does the woman say about the sweaters?2. W: I have trouble concentrating when my roommate talks so loud on hermobile phone.M: Why don’t you just ask her to lower her voice?Q: What does the man suggest the woman do?3. W: Wendy’ s in the basement, trying to fix the washing machine.M: Shouldn’t she be working on her annual report?Q: What does the man mean?4. W: What happened to the painting that used to be on the wall?M: It fell down and the glass broke. I’m having it reframed.Q: What do we learn from the conversation?5. M: You must have left the camera in the market. It’s a very expensive camerayou know.W: But I tell you that I didn’t take it. I remember clearly that you put it on the dressing table.Q: What does the woman say about the camera?6. W: There is a good comedy on at the theatre Royal next Saturday. If you like,I can book four seats for us.M: All right. I’ ll ask Janet if she is free then. I’ ll let you know tomorrow.Q: What does the woman suggest they do next Saturday?7. W: We’ve opened the first box. Look! Some of these books are soaked.M: They should’ ve used waterproof wrappings. What are we going to do about it? It’s too late to order replacements.Q: What do we learn about the conversation?8. W: Professor Johnson said you can pick up your term paper at her office.M: So she has graded it?Q: What can we infer from the conversation?Long Conversation 1W: Can I help you?M:Well. I’ m not sure. I hope so. (9) You see, actually, I’m getting married soon. And my friends want to buy me presents and things.W: And would you like some things for the kitchen.M:Yes, that’s right. I thought if I could find out things about kitchen things.They would be the best sorts of presents.W: Well. I suppose the first thing you need is a cooker. Do you like an electron one or a gas one?M: Hm. I think I probably prefer a gas one. But cookers are very expensive.Aren’t they? How much is this one?W:It’s 175 pounds, including tax and delivery. It’s a very good one though. M: But It’s a lot of money, i sn’t it? What sorts of things could I ask people to buy? You know, cheaper.W: Well. You need some pans, w on’t you? A set of pans, I suppose, and drying pans. Do you like cooking?M: Yes. I suppose so.W: Well. (10) In that case, you might like a mixer. If you make cakes and things like that, i t’ll save you a lot of time. And a blender too. That’s good if you make soup and things.M: H m. That’s a thought.W: Something else you might use is a set of these knifes, you know, carving knifes, bread knifes, steak knifes, fruit knifes, potato peeling knifes.M: (11) Heavens! I never knew so many sorts.W:Oh, Yeah. Come over here and I’ll show you some more.Q9 Why is the man is in the kitchen ware shop?Q10 Why does the woman want to know whether the man likes cooking?Q11 What does the man say he has never realized?Long Conversation 2M: Good morning, Mrs. Thomson.W: Oh, Mr. Minesuka. Please come in and sit down. I want to talk to you about something that has come up.M: What's up? Anyway, I'll be glad to help you with anything I can.W: Some advice, Mr. Minesuka. (12) I've been offered a new job.M: A new job?W: As a matter of fact, it isn't the bank in New York.M: It's the offer from another bank?W: It's from the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development in Washington.M: (13) You mean the World Bank?W: (13) That's right. And it's really very unexpected, I might say.M: You've established reputation in international banking circles. May I ask what kind of position they've offered you?W: A rather important one, as a matter of fact, deputy director of the International Finance Corporation.M: (14) Isn't that the part of the Bank that makes loans to private companies in the developing countries?W: (14) Yes, it is. It's a job that certainly offers a chance for public service.M: It seems to me that it's a real honor for you.W: Yes, it is. But I've been with this bank for so many years, ever since I graduated from college, in fact.M: (15) But it's an honor for the bank too, for the training and experience it's given you.W: Yes, I suppose I can think of it that way.M: Then you've decided to accept the offer?W: Probably, yes, almost certainly. I'd like to think I can do some work that will contribute to international corporation and understanding.Q12 What does the woman want to discuss with the man?Q13 Who offered the woman the new job?Q14 What will be the woman's main responsibility as a deputy director?Q15 What does the man think of the job offer?Passage 1Good transportation is very important in winter. (16) If you have a car, make sure it is ready for the cold weather. Keep the gas tank as nearly full as you can. This will keep water out of the tank and will be a reserve in case you get into trouble. (17) If a storm traps you in your car, there are some steps you should take for your own safety. Do not tend to walk to find help. You may quickly lose your way in blowing and drifting snow. Your chances of being found are better if you stay in your car. Keep a downwind window open slightly for fresh air. Freezing rain can seal off your car and lock you inside. Run the engine and heater once in a while. Keep the same downwind window open while the engine is running. Make sure that snow has not blocked the exhaust pipe. Clap your hands and move your arms and legs from time to time. Do not stay in one position too long. But, do not move too much. (18) Exercise warms you up, but it also causes you to lose body heat. If more than one person is in the car, do not sleep at the same time. One person should always be awake. If you are alone,stay awake as long as you can. Turn on the inside light at night. This would make your car more visible to rescue crews. Don’t panic. Stay with your car.Q16 What does the speaker say you should do in winter with your car?Q17 What should you avoid doing if a storm traps you in the car?Q18 Why is too much exercise undesirable when you are trapped in a car by a winter storm?Passage 2The topic of my talk today is gift-giving. Everybody likes to receive gifts, right? So you may think that gift-giving is a universal custom, but actually the rules of gift-giving vary quite a lot. And not knowing them can result in great embarrassment. In North America the rules are fairly simple. If you are invited to someone's home for dinner, bring wine or flowers, or a small item from your country. (19) Among friends, family and business associates, we generally don't give gifts on other occasions except on someone's birthday and Christmas. The Japanese, on other hand, give gifts quite frequently, often to thank someone for their kindness. The tradition of gift-giving in Japan is very ancient. (20) There are many detailed rules for everything, from the color of the wrapping paper to the time of the gift presentation. And while Europeans don't generally exchange business gifts, they do follow some formal customs when visiting homes, such as bringing flowers. The type and color of flowers, however, can carry special meaning. Today, we have seen some broad differences in gift-giving. I could go on with additional examples, but let's not miss the main point here. (21) If we are not aware of and sensitive to cultural differences, the possibilities for miscommunication and conflict are enormous. Whether we learn about these differences by reading a book or by living abroad, our goal must be to respect differences among people in order to get along successfully with our global neighbors.Q19 What does the speaker say about gift-giving of North Americans?Q20 What do we learn about the Japanese concerning gift-giving?Q21 What point does the speaker make at the end of the talk?Passage 3Claudette Rigo is a reporter for a French newspaper. Her assignment for the last five years has been Washington and American politics. She reports the current political news for her paper.In addition, she writes the column that is published every week. (22) The column explains American politics to her readers in France. They often find it very difficult to understand the United States and Americans. Claudette lives in a small house in a fashionable section of Washington. She entertains a great deal. Her guests are usually government officials, diplomats, lawyers and other newspaper people. When she isn't entertaining, she goes out to dinners and parties. In spite of her busy social life, Claudette works very hard. The parties are really work for her, because reporters frequently get news stories just by talking and listening to people. Claudette also has a small office in the building downtown. She goes there every morning to write up her stories and send them to Paris. (23) Her column is published every Monday, so she usually spends a large part of the weekend working on it at home. (24) Claudette spends a month in France every year, so that she won't forget how to speak French. In spite of all of her experience in Washington, Claudette may be transferred. This is an election year in the United States when the people elect a new president. (25) When the election is over, Claudette thinks that her newspaper in Pairs may change her assignment.Q22 What do we learn about the column Claudette writes?Q23 What does Claudette usually do on weekends?Q24 Why does Claudette spend a month in France every year?Q25 What might happen to Claudette after this year's American presidential election?Compound Dictation26. innocent 27. committed 28. charges29. released 30. rather than 31. appoint32. evidence 33. hold a trial 34. designed 35. foundation。
2014.6月大学英语四级考试题目及答案
2014年6月第二套Part I Writing (30 minutes)Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay on the following question. You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words. Suppose a foreign friend of yours is coming to visit your compus, what is the most interesting place you would like to take him/her to see and why?Part II Listening Comprehension (30 minutes)Section ADirections:In this section,you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long conversations.At the end of each conversation,one or more questions will be asked about what was said.Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once.After each question there will be a pause.During the pause,you must read the four choices marked A),B),C)and D),and decide which is the best answer,Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.1.A)They came in five different colors.B)They were good value for money. C)They were a very good design.D)They were sold out very quickly.2.A)Ask her roommate not to speak loudly on the phone.B)Ask her roommate to make her phone calls outside.C)Go and find a quieter place to review her lessons.D)Report her problem to the dorm management.3.A)The washing machine is totally beyond repair.B)He will help Wendy prepare her annual report.C)Wendy should give priority to writing her report.D)The washing machine should be checked annually.4.A)The man fell down when removing the painting.B)The wall will be decorated with a new painting.C)The woman likes the painting on the wall.D)The painting is now being reframed.5.A)It must be missing.B)It was left in the room. C)The man took it to the market.D)She placed it on the dressing table.6.A)Go to a play.B)Meet Janet. C)Book some tickets.D)Have a get-together.7.A)One box of books is found missing.B)Some of the boxes arrived too late.C)C) Replacements have to be ordered.D)Some of the books are damaged.8.A) The man will pick up Professor Johnson at her office.B) The man did not expect his paper to be graded so soon.C) Professor Johnson has given the man a very high grade.D) Professor Johnson will talk to each student in her office. Questions 9 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.9.A)To buy a present for his friend who is getting married.B)To find out the cost for a complete set of cookware.C)To see what he could ask his friends to buy for him.D)To make inquiries about the price of an electric cooker.10.A) To teach him how to use the kitchenware.B) To discuss cooking experiences with him.C) To tell him how to prepare delicious dishes.D) To recommend suitable kitchenware to him.11.A) There are so many different sorts of knives.B) Cooking devices are such practical presents.C) A mixer can save so much time in making cakes.D) Saucepans and frying pans arc a must in the kitchen.Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.12.A) Some now problems in her work.B) Cooperation with an international bank.C) Her chance for promotion in the bank.D) Her intention to leave her present job.13.A) The World Bank.B) Bank of Washington. C) A US finance corporation.D) An investment bank in New York.14.A) Supervising financial transactions.B) Taking charge of public relations.C) Making loans to private companies in developing countries.D) Offering service to international companies in the United States.15.A) It is a first major step to realizing the woman’s dream.B) It is an honor for the woman and her present employer.C) It is a loss for her current company.D) It is really beyond his expectation.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 oneQuestions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard.16.A) Carry out a thorough checkup.B) Try to keep the gas tank full. C) Keep extra gas in reserve.D) Fill up the water tank.17.A)Attempting to leave your car to seek help.B)Opening a window a hit to let in fresh air.C) Running the engine every now and then.D) Keeping the heater on for a long time.18.A) It exhausts you physically.B) It makes you fall asleep easily. C) It causes you to lose body heat.D) It consumes too much oxygen.Passage TwoQuestions 19 to 21 are based on the passage you have just heard.19.A)They are very generous in giving gifts.B)They refuse gifts when doing business.C)They regard gifts as a token of friendship.D)They give gifts only on special occasions.20.A)They enjoy giving gifts to other people.B)They spend a lot of time choosing gifts.C)They have to follow many specific rules.D)They pay attention to the quality of gifts.21.A) Gift-giving plays an important role in human relationships.B) We must be aware of cultural differences in giving gilts.C) We must learn how to give gifts before going abroad.D) Reading extensively makes one a better gift-giver.Passage ThreeQuestions 22 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard.22.A) It reflects American people’s view of French politics.B) It is first published in Washington and then in Paris.C) It explains American politics to the French public.D) It is popular among French government officials.23.A) Work on her column.B) Do housework at home.C) Entertain her guests.D) Go shopping downtown.24.A) To report to her newspaper.B) To refresh her French. C) To visit her parents.D) To meet her friends.25.A) She might be recalled to France.B) She might change her profession.C) She might close her Monday column.D) She might be assigned to a new post.Section CDirections: In this section, you will hear a passage three times. When the passage is read for the first time，you should listen carefully for its general idea.When the passage is read for the second time，you are required to fill in the blanks with the exact words you have just heard. Finally，when the passage is read for the third time，you should check what you have written.注意：此部分试题请在答题卡1上作答。
2014年6月英语四级听力真题(第2套)
2014年6月英语四级听力真题（第2套）1. A.They came in five different colors.B.They were good value for money.C.They were a very good design.D.They were s01d out very quickly.2. A.Ask her roommate not to speak loudly on the phone.B.Ask her roommate to make her phone calls outside.C.Go and find a quieter place to review her lessons.D.Report her problem to the dorm management.3. A.The washing machine is totally beyond repair.B.He will help Wendy prepare her annual report.C.Wendy should give priority to writing her. report.D.The washing machine should be checked annually.4. A.The man fell down when removing the painting.B.The wall will be decorated with a new painting.C.The woman likes the painting on the wall.D.The painting is now being reframed.5. A.It must be missing. B.It was left in the room.C.The man took it to the market.D.She placed it on the dressing table.6. A.Go to a play.B.Meet Janet.C.Book some tickets.D.Have a get-together.7. A.One box of books is found missing.B.Some of the boxes arrived too late.C.Replacements have to be ordered.D.Some of the books are damaged.8. A.The man will pick up Professor Johnson at her office.B.The man did not expect Iris paper to be graded too soon.C.Professor Johnson has given the man a very high grade.D.Professor Johnson will talk to each student in her office. Questions 9 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.9. A.To buy a present for his friend who is getting married.B.To find out the cost for a complete set of cookware.C.To see what he could ask his friends to buy for him.D.To make inquiries about the price of an electric cooker.10. A.To teach him how to use the kitchenware.B.To discuss cooking experiences with him.C.To tell him how to prepare delicious dishes.D.To recommend suitable kitchenware to him.11. A.There are so many different sorts of knives.B.Cooking devices are such practical presents.C.A mixer can save so much time in making cakes.D.Saucepans and frying pans are a must in the kitchen.Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.12. A.Some new problems in her work.B.Cooperation with an international bank.C.Her chance for promotion in the bank.D.Her intention to leave her present job.13. A.The World Bank.B.Bank of Washington.C.A U.S. finance corporation.D.An investment bank in New York14. A.Supervising financial transactions.B.Taking charge of public relations.C.Making loans to private companies in developing countries.D.Offering service to international companies in the United States.15. A.It is a first major step to realizing the woman's dream.B.It is an honor for the woman and her present employer.C.It is a loss for her current company.D.It is really beyond his expectation.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 throughthe centre.注意：此部分试题请在答题卡1上作答。
2014年四级复合式听写历年真题汇总
2014年6月2014年6月大学英语四级考试真题（第一套）In this section, you will hear a passage three times .When the passage is read for the first time ,you should listen carefully for itsgeneral idea .When the passage is read for the second time , you are required to fill in the blanks with the exact words you have just heard .Finally, when the passage is read for the third time ,you should check what you have written.Among the kinds of social gestures most significant for second-language teachers are those which are ___26___ in form but different in meaning in the two cultures. For example, a Colombian who wants someone to ___27___ him often signals with a hand movement in which all the fingers of one hand, cupped, point downward as they move rapidly ___28___ Speakers of English have a similar gesture though the hand may not be cupped and the fingers may be held more loosely, but for them the gesture means goodbye or go away, quite the ___29___ of the Colombian gesture. Again, in Colombia, a speaker of English would have to know that when he ___30___ height he must choose between different gestures depending on whether he is ___31___ a human being or an animal. If he keeps the palm of the hand ___32___ the floor, as he would in his own culture when making known the height of a child, for example, he will very likely be greeted by laughter; in Colombia this gesture is ___33___ for the description of animals. In order to describe human beings he should keep the palm of his hand ___34___ to the floor. Substitutions of one gesture for the other often create not only humorous but also ___35___ moments. In bothof the examples above, speakers from two different cultures have the same gesture, physically, but its meaning differs sharply.答案26 identil 27 approach 28 back and forth 29 opposite 30 indicates 31 referring 32 parallel 33 reserved 34at a right angle 35 embarrassing2014年6月大学英语四级考试真题（第二套）In this section, you will hear a passage three times .When the passage is read for the first time ,you should listen carefully for its general idea .When the passage is read for the second time , you are required to fill in the blanks with the exact words you have just heard .Finally, when the passage is read for the third time ,you should check what you have written.According to American law, if someone is accused of a crime, he is considered ___26___ until the court proves the person is guilty.To arrest a person, the police have to be reasonably sure that a crime has been ___27___. The police must give the suspect the reasons why they arc arresting him and tell him his rights under the law. Then the police take the suspect to the police station, where the name of the person and the ___28___ against him arc formally listed.The next step is for the suspect to go before a judge. The judge decides whether the suspect should be kept in jail or ___29___. If the suspect has no previous criminal record and the judge feels that he will return to court ___30___ run away. he can go free. Otherwise, the suspect mustput up bail（保释金）. At this time, too, the judge will ___31___ a court lawyer to defend the suspect if he can't afford one.The suspect returns to court a week or two later. A lawyer from the district attorney's office presents a case against the suspect. The attorney may present ___32___ as well as witnesses. The judge then decides whether there is enough reason to ___33___.The American justice system is very complex and sometimes operates slowly. However, every step is ___34___ to protect the rights of the people. These individual rights are the___35___ of the American government.答案26 innocent 27 committed 28 charges 29released 30 rather than 31 appoint 32 evidence33 hold a trial 34 designed 35 foundation2014年6月大学英语四级考试真题（三）In this section, you will hear a passage three times .When the passage is read for the first time ,you should listen carefully for itsgeneral idea .When the passage is read for the second time , you are required to fill in the blanks with the exact words you have just heard .Finally, when the passage is read for the third time ,you should check what you have written.Almost every child,on the first day he sets foot in a school building,more__26___,less afraid of what he doesn’t know,betterat finding and__27_____,more confident,resourceful(机敏的),persistent and__28__then he will ever be again in his schooling--or, unless he is very unusual and very lucky, for the rest of his life. Already,by paying close attention to and_29__the world and people around him, and without any school—type formal instruction, he has done a task far more difficult, complicated and_30__than anying he will be asked to do in school, or than any of his teachers has done for yeas. He has solved the__31__of language. He has discovered it—babies don’t even know that language exists—and he has found out how it works and learnt to use it__32__.He has done it by exploring,by experimenting, by developing his own model of the grammar of language, by __33__and seeing whether it works by gradually changing it and__34__it until it does work. And while he has been doing this, he has been learning other things as well, including many of the__35__that the schools think only they can teach him, and many that are more complicated than the ones they do try to teach him.答案26.curious 27.figuring things out 28.independent29.interacting with 30.abstract 31.mystery32.appropriately 33.trying it out 34.refining 35.concepts2013年12月英语四级考试真题（一）In this section, you will hear a passage three times .When the passage is read for the first time ,you should listen carefully for itsgeneral idea .When the passage is read for the second time , you are required to fill in the blanks with the exact words you have just heard .Finally, when the passage is read for the third time ,you should check what you have written.When Captain Cook asked the chiefs in Tahiti why they always ate __26__, they replied. "Because it is right." If we ask Americans why they eat with knives and forks, or why their men wear pants __27__ skirts, or why they may be married to only one person at a time, we are likely to get __28__ and very uninformative answers: "Because it's right. " "Because that's the way it's done." "Because it's the __29__. " Or even "I don't know. " The reason for these and countless other patterns of social behavior is that they are __30__ by social norms-shared rules or guidelines which prescribe thebehavior that is appropriate in a given situation. Norms __31__ how people "ought" to behave under particular circumstances in a particular society. We conform(遵守) to norms so readily that we are hardly aware they __32__. In fact, we are much more likely to notice __33__ from norms than conformity to them. You would not be surprised if a stranger tried to shake hands when you were introduced, but you might be a little __34__ if they bowed, started to stroke you, or kissed you on both __35__ Yet each of these other forms of greeting is appropriate in other parts of the world. When we visit another society whose norms are different, we quickly become aware that things we do this way, they do that way.答案26. apart and alone 27. instead of 28. Similar 29. custom 30. Controlled31. Define 32. exist 33. Departures 34. startled 35. Cheeks2013年6月大学英语四级考试真题（一）In this section, you will hear a passage three times .When the passage is read for the first time ,you should listen carefully for itsgeneral idea .When the passage is read for the second time , you are required to fill in the blanks with the exact words you have just heard .Finally, when the passage is read for the third time ,you should check what you have written.My favorite T.V. show? “The Twilight Zone.”I(26) like the episode called “The Printer’sDevil.”It’s about a newspaper editor who’s being (27) out of business by a big newspaper syndicate—you know, a group of papers (28) bythe same people.He’s about to (29) when he’s interrupted by an old man who says his name is Smith. The editor is not only offered $5,000 to pay off his newspaper’s (30), but this Smith character alsooffers his services for free.It turns out that the guy operates the printing machine with amazing speed, and soon he’s turning out newspapers with (31). The small paper is successful again. The editor is (32) at how quickly Smith gets his stories—only minutes after they happen—but soon he’s presented with a contract to sign. Mr.Smith, it seems, is really the devil! The editor is frightened by this news, but he is more frightened by the idea of losing his newspaper, so he agrees to sign. But soon Smith is (33) the news even before it happens—and it’s all terrible—one disaster after another. Anyway, there is a little more to tell, but I don’t want to (34) the story for you. I really like these old episodes of “The Twilight Zone”because the stories are fascinating. They are not realistic. But then again, in a way they are, because they deal with (35).答案：26.especially 27.driven 28.owned mit suicide 30.debts31.shocking headlines 32.amazed 33.reporting 34.ruin 35.human nature2013年6月大学英语四级考试真题（二）In this section, you will hear a passage three times .When the passage is read for the first time ,you should listen carefully for itsgeneral idea .When the passage is read for the second time , you are required to fill in the blanks with the exact words you have just heard .Finally, when the passage is read for the third time ,you should check what you have written.There was a time when any personal information that was gathered about us was typed on a piece of paper and (26) in a file cabinet. It could remain there for years and, often (27), never reach the outside world. Things have done a complete about—face since then. (28) the change has been the astonishingly (29) development in recent years of the computer. Today, any data that is (30) about us in one place or another—and for one reason or another—can be stored in a computer bank. It can then be easily passed to other computer banks. They are owned by individuals and by private businesses and corporations, lending (31), direct mailing and telemarketing firms, credit bureaus, credit card companies, and (32) at the local, state, and federal level.A growing number of Americans are seeing the accumulation and distribution of computerized data as a frightening (33) of their privacy. Surveys show that the number of worried Americans has been steadily growing over the years as the computer becomes increasingly (34), easier to operate, and less costly to purchase and maintain. In 1970, a national survey showed that 37 percent of the people (35) felt their privacy was being invaded. Seven years later, 47 percent expressed the same worry. A recent survey by a credit bureau revealed that the number of alarmed citizens had shot up to 76 percent.答案：26.locked away 27.forgotten 28.Responsible for 29.swift 30.collected 31.institutions ernment agencies 33.invasion 34.efficient 35.questioned2013年6月大学英语四级考试真题（第三套）In the center of a big city there are usually dozens of large office buildings that house big banks , corporation headquarters, and government agencies. Thousands of people work in these buildings. People who do all the office work are called white-color workers. __26___ and receptionists, bookkeepers and computer operators work for many different kinds of companies.Many office works dream of working their way up to the top , from clerk to ___27__ of a corporation . The way lies through middle management . Middle management includes junior executives, who may fill __28___ jobs , supervise other workers in the company , ___29___ action to top management , or see that the company’s policies are ___30___ . At the very top are the senior executives . They ___31____ the policies for their own companies , especially __32___ . The Chief Executive Officer , or CEO , of a large __33___ has a large deal of power and influence .It is believed that one can start out at the bottom and go all the top . Because financial matters are so import , some accountants become top executives . In companies where technology is important , people with an engineering background can also rise to the top . Nowadays, however ,education ___34___ in the selection of people for management jobs . Universities in business administration . The graduates of these courses often start out in middle management jobs . From there , they can easily get promoted if they show the necessary ___35___ and ability.答案：26.Secretaries 27.president 28.specialized 29 . recommend 30. being carried out 31.establish 32.financial matters 33.corporation 34 .plays a central part 35.personality2012年12月大学英语四级考试真题Americans today have different eating habits than they had in the past . There is a wide __26__ of food available . They have a broader knowledge of nutrition(营养),so they buy more fresh fruit and __27__ than ever before . At the same time , Americans purchase increasing quantities of sweets and sodas .Statistics show that the way people who live ＿28＿the way they eat . American lifestyles have changed . There are now __29___ people who live alone , single parents and children , and double-income families . These changing lifestyles are __30___ for the increasing number of people who must __31__ meals or sometimes simply go without them . Many Americans have less time than ever before to __32___.Partly as a consequence of this limited time , over half of all Americans homes now have microwave ovens . Moreover , Americans eat out nearly four times a week on average .It is easy to study the amounts and kind of food that people consume . The United States Department of Agriculture and the food industry collect saletes statistics and ___33__. This information not only tells us what people are eating , but also tells us about the changes in __34__ and tastes . Red meat , which used to be the most popular choice for dinner, is no longer an American ___35___.Instead ,chicken , turkey and fish have become more popular . Sales of these foods have greatly increased in recent years .答案：26.selection 27.vegetables 28. determines 29.growing numbers of 30. responsible 31.rush 32.spend preparing food 33. keep accurate records 34. attitudes 35.favorite。
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Part Ⅰ Writing The First Place I Will Show in My Hometown—the Central Avenue My hometown is Harbin. The most interesting place which I would like to take my foreign friends to is the Central Avenue, if they come to my hometown. The reasons for this can be illustrated as below. To begin with, as the symbol of Harbin, the Central Avenue not only has a long history, but also a famous food palace. There are a variety of delicious foods for you to choose. Just take the ice-cream brick of Ma Dieer as an example. Many of tourists to the Central Avenue sing their praises for the ice-cream brick of Ma Dieer. In addition, the brilliant historic culture of the Central Avenue can widen people’s vision and enhance their knowledge, which lays a solid foundation for the understanding of this fabulous city—Harbin. I believe my foreign friends will enjoy themselves in the Central Avenue. Not only can they appreciate the wonderful landscape of Harbin but also taste authentic northeast food. No better place can be chosen than the Central Avenue! Part Ⅱ Listening Comprehension 1-5: BDDCD 6-10: ADBAC 11-15: ACBCA 16-20: DABDC 20-25: BCDAB 26. identical 27. approach 28. back and forth 29. opposite 30. indicates 31. referring to 32. parallel to 33. reserved 34. at the right angle 35. embarrassingPart III Reading Comprehension Section A 36. melted 37. line 38. contributing 39. ranging 40. dramatic 41. impact 42. appealing 43. average 44. maintain 45. recently Section B 46. C Physical books will surely become much rarer in the marketplace…. 47. N Books—especially books the average… 48. J Nor did TV kill radio… 49. H Sometimes a new technology doesn’t… 50. A Amazon, by far the largest… 51. L Sometimes old technology lingers for… 52. B Does this spell the doom of the …. 53. F One technology replaces another only… 54. C Physical books will surely become much rather… 55. M Then there is the fireplace… Section C 56. B The humanities and STEM subjects should be given equal importance. 57. D Their chances of getting a good job. 58. A They benefit students in their future life. 59. D Those who have received a well-rounded education. 60. C Prepare themselves for different job options. 61. A It sounds very attractive. 62. D They cause serious damage to the environment. 63. C It wants to keep its own environment intact. 64. B It improves economic efficiency. 65. A To justify America's dependence on oil imports. Part IV Translation In order to promote equality in education, China has invested 36 billion Yuan to improve educational facilities in rural areas and strengthen rural compulsory education in Midwest areas. These funds are used to improve teaching facilities, and purchase books, benefiting more than 160,000 primary and secondary schools. Funds are used to purchase musical instrument and painting tools as well. Now children in rural and mountainous areas can have music and painting lessons as children from coastal cities do. Some students who has transferred to city schools to receive a better education are now moving back to their local rural schools.。
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1. A) See a doctor about her strained shoulder. B) Use a ladder to help her reach the tea.C) Replace the cupboard with a new one. D) Place the tea on a lower shelf next time.2. A) At Mary Johnson’s. C) In an exhibition hall.B) At a painters studio. D) Outside an art gallery.3. A) The teacher evaluated lacks teaching experience.B) She does not quite agree with what the man said.C) The man had better talk with the students himself.D) New students usually cannot offer a fair evaluation.4. A) He helped Doris build up the furniture. B) Doris helped him arrange the furniture.C) Doris fixed up some of the bookshelves. D) He was good at assembling bookshelves.5. A) He doesn’t get on with the others. C) He has been taken for a fool.B) He doesn’t feel at ease in the firm. D) He has found a better position.6. A) They should finish the work as soon as possible. B) He will continue to work in the garden himself. C) He is tired of doing gardening on weekends. D) They can hire a gardener to do the work.7. A) The man has to get rid of the used furniture. B) The mans apartment is ready for rent.C) The furniture is covered with lots of dust. D) The furniture the man bought is inexpensive.8. A) The man will give the mechanic a call. B) The woman is waiting for a call.C) The woman is doing some repairs. D) The man knows the mechanic very well.Questions 9 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.9. A) She had a job interview to attend. B) She was busy finishing her project.C) She had to attend an important meeting. D) She was in the middle of writing an essay.10. A) Accompany her roommate to the classroom.B) Hand in her roommate’s application form.C) Submit her roommate’s assignment.D) Help her roommate with her report.11. A) Where Dr. Ellis’s office is located. C) Directions to the classroom building.B) When Dr. Ellis leaves his office. D) Dr. Ellis’s schedule for the afternoon.Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.12. A) He finds it rather stressful. C) He can handle it quite well.B) He is thinking of quitting it. D) He has to work extra hours.13. A) The 6:00 one. C) The 7:00 one. B) The 6:30 one. D) The 7:30 one.14. A) It is an awful waste of time. B) He finds it rather unbearable.C) The time on the train is enjoyable. D) It is something difficult to get used to.15. A) Reading newspapers. C) Listening to the daily news.B) Chatting with friends. D) Planning the day’s work.16. A) Ignore small details while reading. B) Read at least several chapters at one sitting.C) Develop a habit of reading critically. D) Get key information by reading just once or twice.17. A) Choose ones own system of marking. B) Underline the key words and phrases.C) Make as few marks as possible. D) Highlight details in a red color.18. A) By reading the textbooks carefully again. B) By reviewing only the marked parts.C) By focusing on the notes in the margins. D) By comparing notes with their classmates.19. A) The sleep a person needs varies from day to day.B) The amount of sleep for each person is similar.C) One can get by with a couple of hours of sleep.D) Everybody needs some sleep for survival.20. A) It is a made-up story. C) It is a rare exception.B) It is beyond cure. D) It is due to an accident.21. A) His extraordinary physical condition. B) His mother’s injury just before his birth.C) The unique surroundings of his living place. D) The rest he got from sitting in a rocking chair. Passage ThreeQuestions 22 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.22. A) She invested in stocks and shares on Wall Street.B) She learned to write for financial newspapers.C) She developed a strong interest in finance.D) She tenderly looked after her sick mother.23. A) She made a wise investment in real estate.B) She sold the restaurant with a substantial profit.C) She got 1.5 million dollars from her ex-husband.D) She inherited a big fortune from her father.24. A) She was extremely mean with her money. B) She was dishonest in business dealings.C) She frequently ill-treated her employees. D) She abused animals including her pet dog.25. A) She made a big fortune from wise investment.B) She built a hospital with her mother’s money.C) She made huge donations to charities. D) She carried on her family’s tradition.Among the kinds of social gestures most significant for second-language teachers are those which are (26)______ in form but different in meaning in the two cultures. For example, a Colombian w ho wants someone to (27)______ him often signals with a hand movement in which all the fingers of one hand, cupped, point downward as they move rapidly (28)_______. Speakers or English ha ve a similar gesture through the hand may not be cupped and the fingers may be held more loosely , but for them the gesture means goodbye or go away, quite the (29)______ of the Colombian gest ure. Again, in Colombian, a speaker of English would have to know that when he (30)________ h eight he most choose between different gestures depending on whether he is (31)_______ a human being or an animal. If he keeps the palm of the hand (32)_________ the floor, as he would in his own culture when making known the height of a child, for example, he will very likely be greeted by laughter, in Colombia this gesture is (33)_________ for the description of animals. In order to describe human beings he should keep the palm of his hand (34)_________ to the floor. Substituti ons of one gesture for the other often create not only humorous but also (35)________ moment. In both of the examples above, speakers from two different cultures have the same gesture, physicall y, but its meaning differs sharply.1-5: BDDCD 6-10: ADBAC 11-15: ACBCA 16-20: DABDC 20-25: BCDAB26. identical 27. approach 28. back and forth 29. opposite 30. indicates 31. referring to 32. parallel to 33. reserved 34. at the right angle 35. embarrassing。
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1. W: I can’t seem to reach the tea at the back of the cupboard.M: Oh… Why don’t you use the ladder? You might strain your shoulder.Q: What does the man suggest the woman do?2. W: Since it’s raining so hard, let’s go and see the new exhibits.M: That’s a good idea. Mary Johnson is one of my favorite painters.Q: Where does the conversation most probably take place?3. M: I hear the students gave the new teacher an unfair evaluation.W: It depends on which student you are talking about.Q: What does the woman imply?4. W: It must have taken you a long time to fix up all these book shelves.M: It wasn’t too bad. I got Doris to do some of them.Q: What does the man mean?5. W: Rod, I hear you’ll be leaving at the end of this month. Is it true?M: Yeah. I’ve been offered a much better position with another firm. I’d be a fool to turn it down.Q: Why is the man quitting his job?6. W: I honestly don’t want to continue the gardening tomorrow, Tony?M: Neither do I. But I think we should get it over with this weekend.Q: What does the man mean?7. W: You’ve already furnished your apartment?M: I found some used furniture that was dirt cheap.Q: What do we learn from the conversation?8. W: Has the mechanic called the bus repairers?M: Not yet .I’ll let you know when he calls.Q: What do we learn from the conversation?Questions 9 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.Conversation one:M: Hello. Matt Ellis speaking.W: Hello, Dr. Ellis, my name’s Pan Johnson. My roommate, Janet Holmes, wanted me to call you.M: Janet Holmes? Oh, that’s right. She’s in my Shakespearean English class. Has anything happened to her?W: Nothing, it’s just that she submitted a job application yesterday and the company asked her in for an interview today. She’s afraid she won’t be able to attend your class this afternoon though. I’m calling to see whether it would be OK if I gave you her essay. Janet said it’s due today.M: Certainly, that would be fine. Uh, you can either drop it off at my class or bring it to my office.W: Would it be all right to come by your office around 4:00? I’m afraid I can’t come any earlier because I have three classes this afternoon.M: Uh, I won’t be here when you come. I’m supposed to be at a meeting from 3:00 to 6:00, but how about leaving it with my secretary? She usually stays until 5:00. W: Fine, please tell her I’ll be there at 4:00. And Dr. Ellis, one more thing, could you tell me where your office is? Janet told me where your class is, but she didn’t give me directions to your office.M: Well, I’m in Room 302 of the Gregory Building. I’ll tell my secretary to put the paper in my mail box, and I’ll get it when I return.W: I sure appreciate it. Goodbye, Dr. Ellis.M: Goodbye, Ms. Johnson.Questions 9 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.9. Why couldn’t the woman’s roommate attend the Shakespearean English class that afternoon?10. What favor is the woman going to do for her roommate?11. What does the woman want to know at the end of the conversation?Conversation 2:W: How are things going, Roald?M: Not bad, Jane. I’m involved in several projects and it’s a long working day. But I’m used to that so it doesn’t bother me too much.W: I heard you have moved to a new house in the suburb. How do you like commuting to London every day? Don’t you find it a string?M: It was terrible at first, especially getting up before dawn to catch that 6:30 train. But it’s bearable now that I’ m used to it. W: Don’t you think it’s an awful waste of time? I couldn’t bear to spend three hours sitting in a train every day.M: I used to feel the same as you. But now I quite enjoy it.W: How do you pass the time? Do you bring some work with you to do on the train?M: Ah, that’s a good question. In the morning, I just sit in comfort and read the papers to catch up with the news. On the way home at night, I relax with a good book or chat with friends or even have a game of bridge.W: I suppose you know lots of people on the train now.M: Yes, I bumped into someone I know on the platform every day. Last week I came across a couple of old school friends and we spend the entire journey in the bar.W: It sounds like a good club. You never know. I may join it too.Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.12. What does the man say about his job?13. Which train does the man take to work every day?14. How does the man feel about commuting to work every day now?15. How does the man spend his time on the morning train? Passage One Most American college students need to be efficient readers. This is necessary because full-time students probably have to read several hundred pages every week. They don't have time to read a chapter three or four times. They need to extract as much information as possible from the first or second reading. An extraordinarily important study skill is knowing how to mark a book. Students mark the main ideas and important details with a pen or pencil, yellow or blue or orange. Some students mark new vocabulary in a different color. Most students write questions or short notes in the margins. Marking a book is a useful skill, but it's important to do it right. First, read a chapter with one pen in your hand and others next to you on the desk. Second, read a whole paragraph before you mark anything. Don't mark too much. Usually you will mark about 10% of a passage. Third, decide on your own system for marking. For example, maybe you will mark main ideas in yellow, important details in blue and new words in orange. Maybe you will put question marks in the margin when you don't understand something and before an exam. Instead, you just need to review your marks and you can save a lot of time.16. What should American college students do to cope with their heavy reading assignments?17. What suggestion does the speaker give about marking a textbook?18. How should students prepare for an exam according to the speaker? Passage Two The thought of having no sleep for 24 hours or more isn't a pleasant one for most people. The amount of sleep that each person needs varies. In general, each of us needs about 8 hours of sleep each day to keep us healthy and happy. Some people, however, can get by with just a few hours of sleep at night. It doesn't matter when or how much a person sleeps. But everyone needs some rest to stay alive. Few doctors would have thought that there might be an exception to this. Sleep is, after all, a very basic need. But a man named Al Herpin turned out to be a real exception, for supposedly, he never slept! Al Herpin was 90 years old when doctors came to his home in New Jersy. They hoped to challenge the claim that he never slept. But they were surprised. Though they watched him every hour of the day, they never saw Herpin sleeping. He did not even own a bed. He never needed one.The closest that Herpin came to resting was to sit in a rocking chair and read a half dozen newspapers. His doctors were puzzled by the strange case of permanent sleeplessness. Herpin offered the only clue to his condition. He remembered some talk about his mother having been injured several days before he had been born. Herpin died at the age of 94, never, it seems, having slept at all. 19. What is taken for granted by most people? 20. What do doctors think of Al Herpin's case? 21. What could have accounted for Al Herpin's sleeplessness? Passage Three Hetty Green was a very spoiled, only child. She was born in Massachusetts USA in 1835. Her father was a millionaire businessman. Her mother was often ill, and so from the age of two her father took her with him to work and taught her about stocks and shares. At the age of six she started reading the daily financial newspapers and opened her own bank account. Her father died when she was 21 and she inherited 7.5 million dollars. She went to New York and invested on Wall Street. Hetty saved every penny, eating in the cheapest restaurants for 15 cents. She became one of the richest and most hated women in the world. At 33 she married Edward Green, a multi-millionaire, and had two children, Ned and Sylvia. Hetty’s meanness was well-known. She always argued about prices in shops. She walked to the local grocery store to buy broken biscuits which were much cheaper, and to get a free bone for her much loved dog. Once she lost a two-centstamp and spent the night looking for it. She never bought clothes and always wore the same long, ragged black skirt. Worst of all, when her son, Ned, fell and injured his knee, she refused to pay for a doctor and spent hours looking for free medical help. In the end Ned lost his leg. When she died in 1916 she left her children 100 million dollars. Her daughter built a hospital with her money.22. What do we learn about Hetty Green as a child?23. How did Hetty Green become rich overnight?24. Why was Hetty Green much hated?25. What do we learn about Hetty's daughter? Among the kinds of social gestures most significant for second language teachers, are those which are identical in form, but different in meaning in the two cultures. For example, a Columbian who wants someone to approach him often signals with a hand movement, in which all the fingers of one hand cupped point downward as they move rapidly back and forth. Speakers of English have a similar gesture, though the hand may not be cupped and the fingers may be held more loosely. But for them, the gesture means "goodbye" or "go away", quite the opposite of the Columbian gesture. Again in Columbia, a speaker of English would have to know that when he indicates height, he must choose between different gestures depending on whether he is referring to a human being or an animal. If he keeps the palm of the hand parallel to the floor, as he would in his own culture when making known the height of a child for example, he will very likely be greeted by laughter. In Columbia, this gesture is reserved for the description of animals. In order to describe human beings, he should keep the palm of his hand at a right angle to the floor. Substitutions of one gesture for the other often create not only humorous but also embarrassing moments. In both of the examples above, speakers from two different cultures have the same gesture physically, but its meaning differs sharply.【短对话总评】这次英语四级听⼒短对话总体难度适中，主要考点仍然集中在对⽇常⽣活的理解上。
2014年6月大学英语四级考试真题及答案完整版
2014年6月大学英语四级考试真题及答案完整版Part I Writing (30 minutes)Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay on the following topic. You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.Suppose a foreign friend of yours is coming to visit your hometown, what is the most interesting place you would like to take him/her to see and why?注意：此部分试题请在答题卡1上作答。
Part II Listening Comprehension (30 minutes)Section ADirections: In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long conversations. At the end of each conversation, one or more questions will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B), C) and D), and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.注意：此部分试题请在答题卡1上作答。
2014年6月英语四级真题听力原文(一)
2014年6月英语四级考试真题听力原文(一)1. W: I can’t seem to reach the tea at the back of the cu pboard.M: Oh… Why don’t you use the ladder? You might s train your shoulder.Q: What does the man suggest the woman do?2. W: Since it’s raining so hard, let’s go and see the new exhibits.M: That’s a good idea. Mary Johnson is one of my f avorite painters.Q: Where does the conversation most probably take pl ace?3. M: I hear the students gave the new teacher an unf air evaluation.W: It depends on which student you are talking about.Q: What does the woman imply?4. W: It must have taken you a long time to fix up a ll these book shelves.M: It wasn’t too bad. I got Doris to do some of the m.Q: What does the man mean?5. W: Rod, I hear you’ll be leaving at th e end of this month. Is it true?M: Yeah. I’ve been offered a much better position wit h another firm. I’d be a fool to turn it down.Q: Why is the man quitting his job?6. W: I honestly don’t want to continue the gardening tomorrow, Tony?M: Neither do I. But I think we should get it over w ith this weekend.Q: What does the man mean?7. W: You’ve already furnished your apartment?M: I found some used furniture that was dirt cheap.Q: What do we learn from the conversation?8. W: Has the mechanic called the bus repairers?。
2014年6月英语四级真题(第2套)及答案
2014年6月大学英语四级真题（第2套）及答案PartⅠWriting (30 minutes）Direction：For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay on the following topic. You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.Suppose a foreign friend of yours is coming to visit your hometown，what is the most interesting place you would like to take him/her to see and why?注意：此部分试题请在答题卡1上作答。
注意：此部分试题请在答题卡1上作答。
Part II Listening Comprehension （35 minutes）Section ADirections：In this section，you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long conversations。
At the end of each conversation, one or more questions will be asked about what was said。
Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause。
During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A)，B), C) and D)，and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.注意：此部分试题请在答题卡1上作答。
201406-2cet4听力真题+答案
Part II Listening Comprehension (30 minutes)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 Ｉwith a single line through the centre.注意：此部分试题请在答题卡1上作答。
1. A.They came in five different colors.B.They were good value for money.C.They were a very good design.D.They were s01d out very quickly.2. A.Ask her roommate not to speak loudly on the phone.B.Ask her roommate to make her phone calls outside.C.Go and find a quieter place to review her lessons.D.Report her problem to the dorm management.3. A.The washing machine is totally beyond repair.B.He will help Wendy prepare her annual report.C.Wendy should give priority to writing her. report.D.The washing machine should be checked annually.4. A.The man fell down when removing the painting.B.The wall will be decorated with a new painting.C.The woman likes the painting on the wall.D.The painting is now being reframed.5. A.It must be missing. B.It was left in the room.C.The man took it to the market.D.She placed it on the dressing table.6. A.Go to a play.B.Meet Janet.C.Book some tickets.D.Have a get-together.7. A.One box of books is found missing.B.Some of the boxes arrived too late.C.Replacements have to be ordered.D.Some of the books are damaged.8. A.The man will pick up Professor Johnson at her office.B.The man did not expect Iris paper to be graded too soon.C.Professor Johnson has given the man a very high grade.D.Professor Johnson will talk to each student in her office.Questions 9 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.9. A.To buy a present for his friend who is getting married.B.To find out the cost for a complete set of cookware.C.To see what he could ask his friends to buy for him.D.To make inquiries about the price of an electric cooker.10. A.To teach him how to use the kitchenware.B.To discuss cooking experiences with him.C.To tell him how to prepare delicious dishes.D.To recommend suitable kitchenware to him.11. A.There are so many different sorts of knives.B.Cooking devices are such practical presents.C.A mixer can save so much time in making cakes.D.Saucepans and frying pans are a must in the kitchen.Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.12. A.Some new problems in her work.B.Cooperation with an international bank.C.Her chance for promotion in the bank.D.Her intention to leave her present job.13. A.The World Bank.B.Bank of Washington.C.A U.S. finance corporation.D.An investment bank in New York14. A.Supervising financial transactions.B.Taking charge of public relations.C.Making loans to private companies in developing countries.D.Offering service to international companies in the United States.15. A.It is a first major step to realizing the woman's dream.B.It is an honor for the woman and her present employer.C.It is a loss for her current company.D.It is really beyond his expectation.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 throughthe centre.注意：此部分试题请在答题卡1上作答。
2014年6月四级听力真题第二套-006
1.A)They came in five different colors.B)They were good value for money.C)They were a very good design.D)They were sold out very quickly.2.A)Ask her roommate not to speak loudly on the phone.B)Ask her roommate to make her phone calls outside.C)Go and find a quieter place to review her lessons.D)Report her problem to the dorm management.3.A)The washing machine is totally beyond repair.B)He will help Wendy prepare her annual report.C)Wendy should give priority to writing her report.D)The washing machine should be checked annually.4.A)The man fell down when removing the painting.B)The wall will be decorated with a new painting.C)The woman likes the painting on the wall.D)The painting is now being reframed.5.A)It must be missing.B)It was left in the room.C)The man took it to the market.D)She placed it on the dressing table.6.A)Go to a play.B)Meet Janet.C)Book some tickets.D)Have a get-together.7.7.A)One box of books is found missing.B)Some of the boxes arrived too late.C) Replacements have to be ordered.D)Some of the books are damaged.8.A) The man will pick up Professor Johnson at her office.B) The man did not expect his paper to be graded so soon.C) Professor Johnson has given the man a very high grade.D) Professor Johnson will talk to each student in her office.Questions 9 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.9.A)To buy a present for his friend who is getting married.B)To find out the cost for a complete set of cookware.C)To see what he could ask his friends to buy for him.D)To make inquiries about the price of an electric cooker.10.A) To teach him how to use the kitchenware.B) To discuss cooking experiences with him.C) To tell him how to prepare delicious dishes.D) To recommend suitable kitchenware to him.11.A) There are so many different sorts of knives.B) Cooking devices are such practical presents.C) A mixer can save so much time in making cakes.D) Saucepans and frying pans arc a must in the kitchen.Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.12.A) Some now problems in her work.B) Cooperation with an international bank.C) Her chance for promotion in the bank.D) Her intention to leave her present job.13.A) The World Bank.B) Bank of Washington.C) A US finance corporation.D) An investment bank in New York.14.A) Supervising financial transactions.B) Taking charge of public relations.C) Making loans to private companies in developing countries.D) Offering service to international companies in the United States.15.A) It is a first major step to realizing the woman’s dream.B) It is an honor for the woman and her present employer.C) It is a loss for her current company.D) It is really beyond his expectation.16.A) Carry out a thorough checkup.B) Try to keep the gas tank full.C) Keep extra gas in reserve.D) Fill up the water tank.17.A)Attempting to leave your car to seek help.B)Opening a window a hit to let in fresh air.C) Running the engine every now and then.D) Keeping the heater on for a long time.18.A) It exhausts you physically.B) It makes you fall asleep easily.C) It causes you to lose body heat.D) It consumes too much oxygen.Passage TwoQuestions 19 to 21 are based on the passage you have just heard.19.A)They are very generous in giving gifts.B)They refuse gifts when doing business.C)They regard gifts as a token of friendship.D)They give gifts only on special occasions.20.A)They enjoy giving gifts to other people.B)They spend a lot of time choosing gifts.C)They have to follow many specific rules.D)They pay attention to the quality of gifts.21.A) Gift-giving plays an important role in human relationships.B) We must be aware of cultural differences in giving gilts.C) We must learn how to give gifts before going abroad.D) Reading extensively makes one a better gift-giver.Passage ThreeQuestions 22 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard.22.A) It reflects American people’s view of French politics.B) It is first published in Washington and then in Paris.C) It explains American politics to the French public.D) It is popular among French government officials.23.A) Work on her column.B) Do housework at home.C) Entertain her guests.D) Go shopping downtown.24.A) To report to her newspaper.B) To refresh her French.C) To visit her parents.D) To meet her friends.25.A) She might be recalled to France.B) She might change her profession.C) She might close her Monday column.D) She might be assigned to a new post.答案：1-8：BACDB ADB9-11：CDA12-15：DACB16-18：BAC19-21：DCB22-25：CABD。
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2014年6月英语四级真题听力短文答案解析及音频原文短对话1. A. See a doctor about her strained shoulderB. Use a ladder to help her reach the tea.C. Replace the cupboard with a new one.D. Place the tea on a lower shelf next time.2. A. At Mary Johnson’s B. In an exhibition hallC. At a painter’s studio.D. Outside an art gallery.3. A. The teacher evaluated lacks teaching experience.B. She does not quite agree with what the man said.C. The man had better talk with the students himself.zD. New students usually cannot offer a fair evaluation.4. A. He helped Doris build up the furniture.B. Doris helped him arrange the furniture.C. Doris fixed up some of the bookshelves.D. He was good at assembling bookshelves.5. A. He doesn’t get on with t he others. B. He doesn’t feel at ease in the firm.C. He has been taken for a fool.D. He has found a better position.6. A. They should finish the work as soon as possible.B. He will continue to work in the garden himself.C. He is tired of doing gardening on weekends.D. They can hire a gardener to do the work.7. A. The man has to get rid of the used furniture.B. The man’s apartment is ready for rent.C. The furniture is covered with lots of dust.D. The furniture the man bought is inexpensive.8. A. The man will give the mechanic a call.B. The woman is waiting for a call.C. The woman is doing some repairs.D. The man knows the mechanic very well.长对话conversation one9. A. She had a job interview to attend.B. She was busy finishing her project.C. She had to attend an important meeting.D. She was in the middle of writing an essay.10. A. Accompany her roommate to the classroom.B. Hand in her roommate’s application form.C. Submit her roommate’s assignment.D. Help her roommate with her report.11. A. Where Dr. Ellis’s office is located.B. When Dr. Ellis leaves his office.C. Directions to the classroom building.D. Dr. Ellis’s schedule for the afternoon.Conversation two：12. A. He find it rather stressful. B. He is thinking of quitting it.C. He can handle it quite well.D. He has to work extra hours.13. A. The 6:00 one B. The 6:30 one. C. The 7:00 one D. The 7:30 one14. A. It is an awful waste of time. B. He finds it rather unbearable.C. The time on the train is enjoyable.D. It is something difficult to getused to.15. A. Reading newspaper. B. Chatting with friends.C. Listening to the daily news.D. Planning the day’s w ork. Passage OneQuestions 16 to 18 are based on the conversation you have just heard.16. A) Ignore small details while reading.B) Read at least several chapters at one sitting.C) Develop a habit of reading critically.D) Get key information by reading just once or twice.17. A) Choose one’s own system of marking.B) Underline the key words and phrases.C) Make as few marks as possible.D) Highlight details in a red color.18. A) By reading the textbooks carefully again.B) By reviewing only the marked parts.C) By focusing on the notes in the margins.D) By comparing notes with their classmates.Passage TwoQuestions 19 to 21 are based on the conversation you have just heard.19. A) The sleep a person needs varies from day to day.B) The amount of sleep for each person is similar.C) One can get by with a couple of hours of sleep.D) Everybody needs some sleep for survival.20. A) It is a made-up story.B) It is beyond cure.C) It is a rare exception.D) It is due to an accident.21. A) His extraordinary physical condition.B) His mother’s injury just before his birth.C) The unique surroundings of his living place.D) The rest he got from sitting in a rocking chair.Passage ThreeQuestions 22 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.22. A) She invested in stocks and shares on Wall Street.B) She learned to write for financial newspapers.C) She developed a strong interest in finance.D) She tenderly looked after her sick mother.23. A) She made a wise investment in real estate.B) She sold the restaurant with a substantial profit.C) She got 1.5 million dollars from her ex-husband.D) She inherited a big fortune from her father.24. A) She was extremely mean with her money.B) She was dishonest in business dealings.C) She frequently ill-treated her employees.D) She abused animals including her pet dog.25. A) She made a big fortune from wise investment.B) She built a hospital with her mother’s money.C) She made huge donations to charities.D) She carried on her fa mily’s tradition.Dictation：Among the kinds of social gestures most significant for second language teachers, are those which are 26)＿＿＿＿in form, but different in meaning in the two cultures. For example, a Columbian who wants someone to 27)＿＿＿＿him often signals with a hand movement, in which all the fingers of one hand cupped point downward as they move rapidly 28)＿＿＿＿. Speakers of English have a similar gesture, though the hand may not be cupped and the fingers may be held more loosely. But for them, the gesture means "goodbye" or "go away", quite the 29)＿＿＿＿of the Columbian gesture. Again in Columbia, a speaker of English would have to know that when he 30)＿＿＿＿height, he must choose between different gestures depending on whether he is 31) ＿＿＿＿a human being or an animal. If he keeps the palm of the hand 32) ＿＿＿＿the floor, as he would in his own culture when making known the height of a child for example, he will very likely be greeted by laughter. In Columbia, this gesture is 33)＿＿＿＿for the description of animals. In order to describe human beings, he should keep the palm of his hand 34) ＿＿＿＿to the floor. Substitutions of one gesture for the other often create not only humorous but also 35) ＿＿＿＿moments. In both of the examples above, speakers from two different cultures have the same gesture physically, but its meaning differs sharply.2014年6月英语四级真题听力短文答案解析及音频原文短对话1. A. See a doctor about her strained shoulderB. Use a ladder to help her reach the tea.C. Replace the cupboard with a new one.D. Place the tea on a lower shelf next time.ANSWER 答案2014年6月四级听力短对话解析：本题考查计划或者建议。