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Dictation 1 Superstition 迷信One person in four in Britain is, apparently, superstitious,and they'll do everything from hanging horseshoes over their fireplace to crossing their fingers,touching wood and absolutely never walking under a ladder.And they're careful about cats.Black cats are supposed to be the familiars of witches,so if one is following you it's definitely bad luck- a witch is after you!On the other hand, if one crosses your path and continues then it's good luck because it hasn't noticed you.However, in some places the beliefs are different- so it pays to know where your black cat comes from!Old superstitions linger even in today's modern world.The author Philip Pullman drew on them in his award winning novel "His Dark Materials".The novel, which appeals to both children and adults,has been adapted for radio and also the theatre.Dictation 2 Graduate Student 研究生Graduate students specialize in a particular field of study.They study to become experts in this field and to learn new advances in their fields while they earn an M.A. or Ph.D.Sometimes when they get an M. A. in one field they begin studying another field.They hope that when they earn their graduate degrees they will succeed in finding important jobs.They hope to get jobs that are interesting and high paying.The life of a graduate student is often difficult.They are usually too busy studying to make a good living.Often they have to pay high tuition fees for their education.Some give up studying before they get their degrees.But most keep on working at their studies until they graduate.In today's world, most graduate students don't regret spending time with their studies.They are finding that new developments are occurring in all fields.For many graduate study has become a necessity.Dictation 3 April Fool's Day 愚人节1st April is a day to be careful,or you could easily get tricked by someone.It's April Fool's Day,a day when people traditionally like to try to make a fool of someone else and laugh at them.There are lots of theories surrounding the origins of the day,but one explanation is connected with the change in the calendar in the 16th century,which meant that 1st April was no longer the beginning of the year.Those who still celebrated the New Year on 1st April were called fools.So what kind of pranks do people play on April Fool's Day?Well, there are lots of simple tricks that you can play on your friends.For example, you could wear a black sweater and pull a piece of white thread through it,so that people try to pull it off.You could change the time on someone's alarm clock so that they're late for work.Dictation 4 Living Online 网上生活How do you meet new people, make new friends,or find out about the latest bands?Here in the UK young people have traditionally done their socializing in bars, pubs and clubs.However, there is a new generation growing up that finds it easier to manage their social lives on the net,using free websites like MySpace, Bebo or MSN Spaces.Welcome to the social networking website- a place where you can present yourself to the digital community and meet other like-minded people.The most successful social networking website in the UK is .As of July 2006, MySpace is the world's fourth most popular English-language website,attracting almost 3 millionvisitors per month.MySpace claims to have 95 million members with 500,000 new members joining the community each week.So how has it become so successful?Perhaps its secret is in its simplicity.Each new member can build their own page simply- uploading photos, videos and MP3 files.Dictation 5 Mother's Day 母亲节Does your mother know how much you appreciate her?Well, Mother's Day is the time to show her.It's a chance to say 'thank you',or to tell your mum how much you love her.In Britain, Mother's Day, or Mothering Sunday,falls on a different day each year,because it takes place a few weeks before the festival of Easter.But it is always in the early springtime,which seems appropriate,as the season when new plants emerge,and baby birds and animals are born.In the USA, Mother's Day takes place a little later, in May,and many other countries also celebrate their mothers on different days of the year.It began many years ago, when children,especially girls, as young as 10 would live and work away from home as housemaids and other types of servant.Mothering Sunday was a day when everyone was allowed to go to their home village or town, and visit their mothers.Dictation 6 Online Shopping 网上购物With only two weeks to go before Christmas,buying presents is a high priority for a lot of people.However, this year not so many people are leaving their homesto browse around the shops.These days lots of people can do their shopping in the comfort of their own home with the help of the internet.Online shopping is becoming more and more popular for a number of reasons;prices are often lower online,you don't have to queue up in busy shops and you can buy almost any product imaginable with just a few clicks of your puter trends are often male-dominated but this year women are expected to do more shopping on the internet than men.It seems women are now more attracted to the convenience of online shopping than they used to be.Average spending online this Christmas by women will rise to 240 pounds compared to the slightly lower average of 233 pounds for men.Dictation 7 Reality TV 真实电视The latest fashion on British TV is Reality TV.Reality TV means that shows follow and film ordinary people in an artificial situation.This could be at work, or in some kind of competition.One of the first and most popular Reality TV shows is Big Brother.In this show, 15 complete strangers have to live together in a house for 11 weeks.They are filmed 24 hours a day, and shown on television.Each week, the viewers vote to evict one of the housemates.Finally, only one is left,and they win the prize money! The show was an instant hit,and runs in several countries.The housemates often become stars as a result of the show,and appear in national newspapers and on other shows.Another very popular show is I'm a Celebrity - Get Me Out Of Here!In this show, 10 celebrities have to complete tasks each week,such as eating insects.Dictation 8 School 学校September is traditionally the end of summer and the beginning of autumn in the UK.It is also the month when children go back to school after their long summerholidays.There are two types of school in England.State-run schools are paid for by the government,so are free to attend.Independent Schools are private,which means you have to pay to attend.The school day usually starts at 9 in the morning and finishes around 4,with breaks for lunch of course!In many schools, you have to wear a uniform too.Children start school when they are 5 years old.This is called primary school,and lasts until the child is 11 when he or she will go on to senior school.Secondary school is compulsory from 11 until 16 years of age.At 16, students take national examinations called GCSE's.After this, students can stay at school for another 2 years and take A Level examinations.Dictation 9 The Modern Family 现代家庭Father leaves for work in the morning after breakfast.The two children take the bus to school,and mother stays home cooking and cleaning until father and the kids return home in the evening.This is the traditional picture of a happy family living in Britain.The past 20 years have seen enormous changes in the lives and structure of families in Britain.The biggest change has been caused by divorce.As many as 2 out of 3 marriages now end in divorce,leading to a situation where many children live with one parent and only see the other at weekends or holidays.There has also been a huge rise in the number of women with children who work.The large rise in divorces has meant many women need to work to support themselves and their children.Even when there is no divorce,many families need both parents to work in order to survive.Dictation 10 Mid-Autumn Festival 中秋节On 25th September this year, people all over China will be getting together to eat with their families,look at the moon and celebrate one of the biggest festivalsin the Chinese lunar calendar.However, the celebrations stretch far beyond the borders of China.Here in the UK events are taking place for Chinese people living here,and to teach the people of Britain more about this popular festival.The Soho Theatre in London conducted a study which showed that Chinese Londoners don't engage much with the arts world.As a result, 'Moon walking In China has been created to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival.This is no normal theatre production though,as it doesn't take place in the theatre.Theatre professionals and volunteers from the local community will take audiences around the streets of Soho on a magical lantern-lit walk through the landmarks and backstreets of Chinatown.Dictation 11 The Dragon 龙When many people in the west think of China,the animal that they think of is the dragon.For them, the dragon is an aggressive monster that breathes fire.Many popular legends tell of how dragons killed brave knights and ate beautiful maidens.For Chinese people however,the dragon is not an evil monster.It's a cultural and spiritual symbolfor prosperity and good luck.The dragon's main task is to create harmony and bring rain.Dragons are celebrated in art and architecture,and of course the dragon dance is a very popular lions of Chinese have the word 'long',meaning dragon, as part of their name.China isn't the only country to have the dragon as its symbol. Wales, one of the four countries in the UK,has a red dragon proudly displayed on itsflag.The only other country in the world with a dragon on its flag is Bhutan,the tiny country between China and India.Dictation 12 Rainy Britain 阴雨的英国Britain is famous around the world for its rainy weather,but many parts of the country this June are experiencing much more rain than they have ever seen before.Torrential downpours have caused rivers to burst their banks,roads have been closed and many people have been evacuated from their homes because of the floods.The worst hit area seems to be the north of England.There have even been fatalities as people got stuck in the rain or were washed away by the floodwaters.Flood warnings have been issued in many parts of the UK and it is said that over a month's worth of rain has fallen in just the last couple of days.The rain has also caused chaosat some of Britain's famous June events.The Glastonbury festival is a four-day-long outdoor music festival and while it is traditionally quite rainy and muddy there,this year was particularly bad.Dictation 13 Christmas traditions 圣诞节传统There are many ways to celebrate Christmas,and some British people like to go on holiday,go out for lunch to a restaurant,or spend the day with friends.But most people's idea of a traditional Christmas involves spending a few days with their family- sometimes their extended family.The day is the most exciting for the children. They may have spent weeks or even months dreaming of the presents they want most. Since the beginning of December,they may have opened their advent calendars,finding a new festive picture, chocolate, or small gift,to count down each day until 25th December.On Christmas Eve, they hang up stockings,ready to be filled with presents by Santa Claus.Often a thank you gift of a mince pie and a glass of sherry will be left,as well as a carrot for those hungry reindeer.Dictation 14 Olympic Slogan 奥运口号Beijing unveiled the slogan for the 2008 Olympics "One World, One Dream" was finally selected from more than 210,000 entries from around the world.Beijing's original bid to host the 2008 games had a different slogan "New Beijing, Great Olympics".The organizers felt the new slogan shifted the focus nicely from the city of Beijing itself to the spirit of the Olympics- unity, friendship amongst nations and progress.It was also felt that the "One World, One Dream" slogan captured the traditional Chinese values of peace and harmony.The Olympics hasn't always had a slogan attached to each host country.In fact it wasn't until 1988 at the Seoul Olympics in South Korea that the first slogan appeared."Harmony and Progress" was chosen and it seems to have been a popular theme over the years.Dictation 15 Sunbed 太阳床In the UK, a country known for its bad weather and lack of sunshine,there appears to be an ever increasing number of very tanned young people.So just how are they achieving their golden tans?Some are opting for the sun-free option and are getting their tan from a bottle.However, it appears that others are turning to tanning salons, of which there are thousands in the UK.While in China young people often prefer to remain fair,in the UK there seems to be a growing desire for tanned skin.So why dothe British prefer to be bronzed?Often, they are trying to emulate their favorite celebrities,footballers, or footballers' wives.Research from the British Sunbed Association suggests that many people believe a tan makes them feel and look healthier.This is a belief that is most definitely not shared by Cancer Research UK.They firmly state that being tanned is not a sign of health.Dictation 16 Speechwriting 写演讲稿The success of a speech is often attributed to the skill of the speaker,with merit being given to speakers who are confident, articulate,But often it is not the speakers who write these moving speeches,it is a speechwriter.And one industry in which this practice is common is that of politics. Well according to a recent job advertisement from the US Embassy in Britain,a political speechwriter needs to have exceptional interpersonal skills, be detail oriented and able to demonstrate a deep knowledge of their subject.They must also work closely with speakers and be able to relate to their style.Some believe that the best speechwriters have an inherent talent,a natural creative instinct,and that speechwriting is an art form.Dictation 17 A Walk in the Park 在公园散步Exercising in natural areas is not only good for your physical health-it can improve your mood and sense of well-being in as little as five minutes. Environmental Health and Technology.Exercise alone is known to make you happier.So is being in a natural setting.So scientists wanted to see the effect of combining the two.They evaluated 10 different UK studies involving more than 1,200 people.Participants had taken part in activities such as gardening,sailing and country walks, and rated their mood and self-esteem.The research showed that both areas get a significant boost with as little as five minutes of outdoor exercise.And people with mental disorders benefited the most.The study authors say this is the first study to quantify the amount of time needed to get a positive effect.Dictation 18 Fast food Makes Us Less Patient 快餐使我们失去耐性Fast food is a multibillion-dollar industry,and for some of us, drive-through dinner has become a way of life.Granted, sometimes we grab something quick because we really don't have time.But psychologists got to wondering whether all this speed eating might actually make us less patient.In a series of experiments,the scientists showed volunteers logos from several fast-food chains or asked them to recall the last time they'd visited.And they found that folks who had thought about fast food would then read faster,even though no one told them to hurry.And they also expressed a preference for time-saving products,like shampoo plus conditioner.And they tended to opt for immediate rewards,like getting a small cash payment right away rather than waiting a week for a larger sum.So if you want to ease the pace,forget meditation. Try a slow cooker.Dictation 19 Light All Night Not Alright 整夜开灯并非好事A nightlight may keep those monsters under the bed.But it may also open the door to the blues.If you have access to electricity,you no doubt switch on a lamp,maybe even watch a little TV,after the sun goes down.But our bodies use cues about lightness and dark to regulate our hormones and of course our sleep cycles.So what might these extra photons be doing to our health?To find out, scientists housed micein a room where the lights were always on.After three weeks,they found that mice who lived in the spotlight showed symptoms of depression,more so than mice who enjoyed eight hours of darkness at night.Interestingly, mice who could escape the light by ducking into a dark tube also escaped the worst of the depression.So flip that light switch at your own risk.Because the artificial brightness that helps keep us up could also bring us down.Dictation 20 London 2012 Olympic Games 伦敦2012奥运会After a hard-fought campaign,London has been awarded the right to host the 2012 Olympic Games.The UK capital saw off competition from four rival cities:Paris, Madrid, Moscow and New York.Londoners can now look forward to the transformation of their city in the same way as their counterparts in Beijing.Indeed, there are many similarities in the two cities approach to hosting the games.Both cities need to invest in developing their infrastructure in order to cope with the demands of the event.However, this kind of investment is far from cheap- it is estimated that it will cost around $40 billion to prepare for the 2008 games,much of which will be spent on transport links.Nevertheless, the benefits of becoming an Olympic city can be enormous- Barcelona, which hosted the 1992 games,was completely regenerated and has since become one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world.Dictation 21 Picnic 野餐As summertime begins in Britain,people start to feel the urge to go outside to eat.People love to have a picnic whenever the weather is good enough,especially people with children.It's a great way to spend a sunny afternoon.Even in the centre of London, on a sunny day,the parks are full of office worker seating their lunch outside on the grass.That might be a pretty basic picnic- a shop-bought sandwich and a bottle of water.But if people are planning a picnic on the beach or at the park,they would probably pack a cool bag with a whole variety of home-made sandwiches,snacks, cake, fruit and soft drinks.They might have a picnic rug to sit on,and paper plates and cups.University students enjoy having picnics,and usually take along some kind of sports equipment,such as a ball in order to burn off some energy after lunch.Dictation 23 The Compass 指南针A magnetic compass is a device that has been used for centuries now,and its utility in helping people find their way is undoubted.Before technology gave us the privilege of GPS navigation systems,the act of finding out where you are and which side is northwas carried out simply with the help of a compass.We've all seen a compass at some point or the other,and this has almost always led us to the question"How does a compass work?"The answer to this question can be explained through the concept of the earth's electromagnetism.Simply speaking, a compass is basically a small magnet that has a needle attached on one end.The other end of the magnet is attached to a freely moving pin.When the compass is held out steadily,the magnet becomes parallel with the magnetic field of the Earth,and this causes it to point north.Dictation 24 Ball Games 球类运动Ball games have become an integral part of modern society.They give usentertainment providing us a means to safely free ourselves from stress.There are many different ball games that can do this for us.Some people enjoy football, while others like basketball.These two ball games are the most popular in China.Other games such as baseball are growing in appeal,yet have not become popular.The development of these games is interesting.Basketball is one of the few sports with a known date of birth.Football, or soccer, originally developed from traits found in both China and Europe.It has grown to become the world's most popular sport.In Europe, football clubs have been established,which in turn has been copied in the rest of the world.These football clubs train players who may later go to play for their nations in the World Cup.This is the most watched ballgame championship on the planet.Dictation 25 Water Sports 水上运动The history of man's involvement with water sports stretches back before history was written down.It is a history of the development of technology as well as human physical achievement.Man first took to water in boats that sailed around the world with nothing but the stars to guide them.The seas and rivers were a mystery to be feared,for lurked unknown creatures and death by drowning.Few actually ventured into the water.As a sport, however, water sports such as swimming, diving,and water polo are new comparatively to those on land.Probably the oldest one is rowing in a rowboat.This is seen in modern games such as competitions between rowing clubs in British and American universities.Olympic Water Sports began with swimming but did not end there.The different kinds of water sports such as diving or water skiing came later.Dictation 26 Famous Universities 名校Many countries have excellent universities.There are, however, few world famous ones.These universities have achieved their fame through a combination of both their age and the high levels of quality in their instruction.Throughout their histories,each one has been a testing ground for the leadership of the nation.In the United States, Harvard and Yale attract thousands of foreign students who would use what they learn for the advancement of their own nations.In this way, these schools have developed an interesting method of international communication.Graduates around the world are able to connect with each other by having graduated from one of the finest universities in the world.Leaders in every field, whether government officials or ground-breaking scientists,who graduated from the same school have a direct link to each other and understand each other much better.Dictation 27 Ideal Life 理想人生The ideal life is one that many people would like to pursue,yet few achieve.The balance between dreams and reality is one that is difficult to overcome.Many people choose a vocation in the hopes that it would bring them wealth and success.However, after years of labor in their chosen field,they begin to hate their jobs.This is mainly because they have neglected other parts of their lives in search of this success.These people devote their lives to working and are unable to separate themselves from their work.They find that it may not be enough.Some have jobs where their principles and emotional health are challenged by dishonesty or bad work environments.Thesepeople can begin to become influenced by the environment in which they work,leading to personal or health problems.This choice is not a permanent situation, however,as many people have chosen to change the values of their lives.Dictation 28 Reeducation and Employment 再教育和就业During the course of our lives,we must make many choices that we may come to regret.This is especially true when choosing a career.Jobs that sound exciting or rewarding become dull or not worth it as we live our daily existence.This is where reeducation can help.Occupational schools have been set up to train people in jobs that they may be better suited for.People can adapt their interests and talents through selected courses. They can learn cooking skills, which are always in great demand. Gardening is an option for those who enjoy the outdoorsor have a green thumb. If a person is interested in motors or cars, they can get training as a mechanic. Even more, the learning of a foreign language would allow them the opening of a dream life.The job qualification certificates they earn can also be used too enhance their resumes,so that they are trained in a variety of skills.Dictation 29 Made in China 中国制造The label, Made in China,is one that is becoming increasing common in shopping centers all over the world.In the United States,shoppers at Wal-Mart the nation's largest retailer have a wide selection of products mostly produced in China.The large amount of Chinese imports have created a large selection of goods in other countries as people begin to buy more and more products made in China.These goods are even readily available in other Asian nations,where Chinese-made goods are quite popular.Chinese brand names are also becoming more well-known outside of China.The development of China has amazed the world with its growth.And also, as China is a developing economy with large amounts of labor,industries are beginning to relocatein an effort to minimize costs and increase profits.The results of these relocations are that nations are beginning to try to limit the flow of Chinese goods with the use of taxes and import restrictions.Dictation 30 Glaciers 冰川Glaciers are formed in places where the temperatures are extremely cold.This could even include places that are at sea level,but are mostly places that are high up on mountains.In such cold places it snows most of the year.This snow will settle down and when it snows again the lower layer of snow gets compressed.Every time it snows,the below layers will compress more,finally turning into hard ice.This ice is what forms the glacier.When the temperature rises slightly,the outer edges of the formed glacier and fresh snow will melt.a glacier to form and sustai For n itself it is of prime importance that the amount of snow that falls on it must be more than the amount of glacier that has melted.This is the only way in which the glacierwill be able to maintain itself and keep increasing in size year after year.Dictation 31 Oxygen 氧气Oxygen, that thing you breathe,that essential gas that keeps the world going round is really more important than you give it credit for.Oxygen is what essentially and literally keeps you alive and keeps you going.Consider this: people can survive fora few days without food and water,but do you think a person can survive even a few minutes without oxygen?No, the brain would die and the heart would stop pumping immediately.This is how essential oxygen is to the human body.It is used to convert fats and proteins from the food we consume into heat and energy for the body and its normal functioning.Oxygen is essential for the production of living cells and for respiration of these cells as well.Oxygen is also used in removing toxic waste from the body.Quite simply put, the more the oxygen there is in the body,the more energetic the body will be.Dictation 32 Purpose of Society 社会的作用One of the primary purposes of society is the formation of an organized group of individuals,who can support each other in various ways.It is in those difficult times that you realize the importance of being a part of society.It is the members of your social group who come forward to render all the help you need.The support given by society can be of the physical, emotional, financial or medical form.A society is characterized by social networks.They form an integral part of society.Social networks are defined as the maps of relationships between people.Relationships give rise to social interactions between people of a society.Individuals belonging to different ethnic groups can come together, thanks to societies.Their interactions give rise to strong social bonds that result in long-lasting relationships.A society gives rise to a family system and an organization of relationships,which form the heart of any social group.Dictation 33 Mountains 山脉Mountains are a type of landforms that are characterized by a higher elevation, in comparison to the surrounding areas.They are higher than 600 meters,and taller than the hills.The world's tallest mountains are located in Asia and the largest range of mountains is present in the Atlantic Ocean.Some of the highest mountain peaks are located in the oceans.Mountains represent varying climatic conditions based on their height.For example, in case of a tall mountain,the conditions at the base differ from the top of the mountain.In comparison to the mountain base,the top portion is colder and there is less oxygen and less protection from the sun's rays.It is estimated that half of the world population depends on mountains for water.In fact, the major rivers of the world are fed by mountains.Many mountains have glacial lakes that are formed due to melting of the glaciers.Dictation 34 Internet Relationship 网络关系Internet relationships are ones that are made through online communication with a prospective friend or date.Nowadays, many people are turning towards makings such relationships as they think these are more reliable than ones that are created by meeting in person.People have their own individual views regarding such relationships.Internet relationships can be made for the purpose of getting a date or just friendship.There is a debate going on in the online community about these online relationships.Some say that these kind of bonding is not at all reliable,as anyone can pose as a person who he is not, in reality.On the other hand,if you use the Internet in the best possible manner,this bonding can go well further genuinely.This simply means that, along with emails and chats,if you use real-time。
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SECTION A MINI-LECTUREIn this section you will hear a mini-lecture. You will hear the lecture ONCE ONLY. While listening, take notes on the important points. Your notes will not be marked, but you will need them to complete a gap-filling task after the mini-lecture. When the lecture is over, you will be given two minutes to check your notes, and another ten minutes to complete the gap-filling task on ANSWER SHEET ONE. Use the blank sheet for note-taking.Complete the gap-filling task. Some of the gaps below may require a maximum of THREE words. Make sure the word(s) you fill in is (are) both grammatically & semantically acceptable. You may refer to your notes.Paralinguistic Features of LanguageIn face-to-face communication speakers often alter their tomes of voice or change their physical postures in order to convey messages. These means are called paralinguistic features of language, which fall into two categories.First category: vocal paralinguistic features(1)__________: to express attitude or intention (1)__________Examples1. whispering: need for secrecy2. (2)__________: deep emotion (2)__________3. huskiness: unimportance4. nasality: anxiety5. extra lip-rounding: greater intimacySecond category: physical paralinguistic featuresfacial expressions(3)_______ (3)__________----- smiling: signal of pleasure or welcomeless common expressions----- eye brow raising: surprise or interest----- lip biting: (4)________ (4)_________gesturegestures are related to culture.British culture----- shrugging shoulders: (5) ________ (5)__________----- scratching head: puzzlementother cultures----- placing hand upon heart:(6)_______ (6)__________ ----- pointing at nose: secretproximity, posture and echoingproximity: physical distance between speakers----- closeness: intimacy or threat----- (7)_______: formality or absence of interest (7)_________Proximity is person-, culture- and (8)________ -specific. (8)_________ posture----- hunched shoulders or a hanging head: to indicate(9)_____ (9)________ ----- direct level eye contact: to express an open or challenging attitudeechoing----- definition: imitation of similar posture----- unconsciously same posture: aid in communication----- (10)___________ imitation: mockery (10)___________ Paralinguistic features of languagesGood morning, everyone. Today we'll continue our discussion on describing language. Last week we examined such features of language as grammar, vocabulary, the sounds of language, etc. In this lecture, we'll look at another important aspect of language. Perhaps some of you may wonder what is this important aspect of language. Let me tell you. It refers to features of communication that takes place without the use of grammar and vocabulary. They are called ‘paralinguistic features of language'. These features fall into two broad categories: those that involve voice and those that involve the body.Now, the first category, is what we call vocal paralinguistic features. Vocal features are actually tones of voice. While they are, perhaps, not central to meaning in communication in the same way as grammar or vocabulary, they may, nevertheless, convey attitude or intention in some way. Let me give you some examples. The first iswhispering, which indicates the needs for secrecy. The second is breathiness. This is to show deep emotion. The third is huskiness, which is to show unimportants. The fourth is nasality. This is to indicate anxiety. The last is extra lip-rounding, which expresses greater intimacy, expecially with babies, for example. So we can see that there are a number of ways of altering our tone of voice. And when we do this consciously, we do it to create different effects in communication.Now, let's come to the second category, physical paralinguistic features, which involves the body. In addition to convey meanings with tone of voice, we can also express our intentions through the ways in which we use our bodies. You may ask: what are the ways, then? Let me sight some brief examples. The expression on our face, the gestures we make and even proximity or way we sit, are some of the ways we send powerful messages. About how we feel, or what we mean. Let me explain some of these in more detail. First, facial expression. Facial expression is a powerful conveyer of meaning. We all know smiling is an almost universal signal of pleasure or welcome. But there are other facial expressions that may not be so common. For instance, raising eye-brows - suggest that you are surprised or interested in something. Other facial actions, such as biting your lip, which indicates that youare deep in thinking, or areuncertain about something; compressing the lips, which show that you are making decisions; and a visible clenching of the teeth, to showthat you are angry, are all powerful conveyers of meaning, too. The second in this category is gesture. You see, we use gesture to indicate a wide range of meanings. Though I have to emphasize that the actual gestures we use may be specific to particular cultures. That is to say different cultures have their own favorite gestures in conveying meaning. Here, a few examples may show you how powerful gestures can be. In British English behavior, shrugging shoulders may indicate an attitude of ‘I don't care', or ‘I don't know'. Crossing your arms may indicate relaxation. But it can also powerfully show you are bored.Waving can mean welcome and farewell. While scratching your head may indicate that you are at a loss. In othercultures, placing your hand upon your heart is to indicate that you are telling the truth. Pointing your finger at your nose means it'sa secret. That's why we saythat gestures are culture bound. The third is proximity, posture andechoing. Proximity refers to the physical distance between speakers. This can indicate a number of things and can also be used to consciously send messages about intent. Closeness, for example, indicates intimacy or threat to many speakers. But distance may show formality, or lack of interest. Once again, I'd like tosay,proximity is also both a matter of personal style, and is often culture bound. So, what may seem normal to a speaker from one culture may appear unnecessarily close or distant to a speaker from another. And standing close to someone may be quite appropriate in some situations such as an informal party, but completely out of place in other situations, such as a meeting with a superior. Next, posture. Posture means the way in which someone holds his or her body, especially the back, shoulders and head, when standing, walking or sitting. A few examples. Hunched shoulders and a hanging head give a powerful indication of whether the personis happy or not. A lowered head when speaking to a superior, with or without eye contact can convey the appropriate relationship in some cultures. On the other hand, direct level eye contact, changes the nature of interaction, and can been seen as either open or challenging. Last, echoing. Now, what is echoing? Let me start with an example. Some of you may have noticed this phenomenon in your experience. When two people are keen to agree each other, they would likely, though unconsciously adopt the same posture, as if an imitation of each other. They sit or stand in the same manor. When used in this way, echoing appears to complementthe verbal communication. Of course, when such imitation is carried out consciously, it often indicates that someone is marking at another speaker.Ok, in today's lecture, we looked at some paralinguistic features, such as tone of voice, gesture and posture. These features, together with linguistic features of language, like grammar, or vocabulary, are all part of the way we communicate with each other in face to face encounters. In our next lecture, we'll watch some video material, and see how people actually use paralinguistic means in communication to express their intention or desire or mood.1 tones of voice2 breathiness3 universal signal;4 thought or uncertainty5 indifference6 honesty7 distance;8 situation;9 mood; 10 conscious1.Which of the following is NOT needed for the Lost Property Form?B.NationalityC.AddressD.Phone number2.From the conversation we know that Mark Adams comes fromA.EssexB.EdinburghC.LondonD.The US3.What will Mark Adams do the day after tomorrow?A.To come to the office againB.To wait for the phone callC.To call the officeD.To write to the officeQuestions 1 to 3 are based on the following conversation.Receptionist: Good evening, sir. Can I help you?Mark: Yes. I think I left my digital camera on the train from London earlier today.Receptionist: Did you, sir? Oh, well, in that case, we'd better fill in a Lost Property Form. Can you tell me your name?Mark: Yes, it's Mark Adams.Receptionist: OK. Your address?Mark: You mean in Britain or in the States?Receptionist: How long are you staying?Mark: Oh, I've still got a few months in Britain.Receptionist: OK, then can you give me your address here?Mark: Right. It's 18 Linden Drive, Laten Essex. Do you want the phone number?Receptionist: Yes, I'd better have that too.Mark: OK,0809 45233.Receptionist: Thanks. And you say it was a digital camera. What make and model?Mark: It's Samsung J302.Receptionist: OK, got that. Now, you say it was the London train. What time did it arrive inEdinburgh?Mark: At 4:45 this afternoon.Receptionist: Well then, if we find it, sir, shall we phone you or write to you?Mark: No. I think I will drop in the day after tomorrow to check out.Receptionist: Right you are, sir. We'll do our best.。
专业英语四级(听力)模拟试卷357(题后含答案及解析)
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专业英语四级(听力)模拟试卷357(题后含答案及解析)题型有: 2. LISTENING COMPREHENSIONPART II LISTENING COMPREHENSIONSECTION A TALKIn this section you will hear a talk. You will hear the talk ONCE ONLY. While listening, you may look at ANSWER SHEET ONE and write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each gap. Make sure the word (s) you fill in is (are) both grammatically and semantically acceptable. You may use the blank sheet for note-taking.You have THIRTY seconds to preview the gap-filling task.听力原文:Corporate Crime So far, in these lectures, we’ve been looking at crimes like robbery and murder—both from a historical viewpoint and also in contemporary society—and we’ve seen that the preoccupation in Western society with crime and with lawlessness is part of a long and continuous tradition, rather than something which is new and unique to modern society. But over the past seventy years or so, [1] there has been a massive increase in one type of crime, which is what’s known as “corporate crime”. Corporate crime is crime which, as the name suggests, is connected with companies, with business organisations. [2] It has been relatively ignored by the mass media—for example, it tends to be under-reported in comparison with conventional crime in news broadcasts, and in crime serials and films and so on—they very rarely deal with corporate crime. [3] And it also tends to be ignored in academic circles—there’s been far more research on conventional crime and far more data is available. There are several reasons for this lack of interest in corporate crime, compared with other types of crime. It’s often very complex, whereas with conventional crime [4] it’s usually possible to follow what’s going on without specialist knowledge. As well as this, [5] whereas conventional crime usually has a lot of human interest, corporate crime often has much less. The third reason, and possibly the most significant one, [6] is that very often the victims are unaware—they think their misfortune is an accident or that it’s the fault of no-one in particular. They’re unaware that they’ve been victims of a crime. So, when we look at the effects of corporate crime we may find it’s very difficult to assess the costs. But these costs can be very considerable in both their economic and social aspects. Let’s look at the economic costs first. For example, if a company is producing fruit juice and it dilutes its product so that it’s just a little below the concentration it should be, many millions of people may be paying a small amount extra for their carton of orange juice. [7] Now small amounts like this may seem insignificant for individual customers—too small to worry about—but for the company this deception might [8] result in massive illegal profit. However, all studies of corporate crime agree that [9] the individuals are in fact deprived of far more money by such crime than they are by conventional crime like robbery and theft. In addition to this, we have to consider the social costs of corporate crime and these are again very difficultto assess, but they are considerable. They’re important because they can undermine the faith of the public in the business world and also, more importantly, because the main group of people they affect are, in fact, [10] not the richer sections of society but the poorer—so here companies are robbing the poor to benefit the rich.Corporate CrimeOver decades of years, corporate crime has been 【T1】______ increasedCorporate crime has been ignored by:a) the 【T2】______ e.g. news broadcasts, crime serialsb) 【T3】______Reasons for being ignored:a) often more complex, and needing 【T4】______b) less 【T5】______than conventional crimec) victims often 【T6】______Effects:a) Economic costs may appear unimportant to 【T7】______ can make large 【T8】______for company cause more 【T9】______to individuals than conventional crimesb) Social costs make people lose trust in business world affect 【T10】______ most1.【T1】正确答案:massively解析:录音提到,在过去约70年间,有一种犯罪大量增长,即“单位犯罪”。
专业英语四级(听力)模拟试卷107(题后含答案及解析)
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专业英语四级(听力)模拟试卷107(题后含答案及解析)题型有: 2. LISTENING COMPREHENSIONPART II LISTENING COMPREHENSIONSECTION B CONVERSATIONSIn this section you will hear two conversations. At the end of each conversation , five questions will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken ONCE ONLY. After each question there will be a ten-second pause. During the pause, you should read the four choices of [A], [B], [C] and [D], and mark the best answer to each question on ANSWER SHEET TWO.You have thirty seconds to preview the questions.听力原文:The search for a symbol for the Indian rupee began more than a year ago, when the government decided that the currency needed an identifiable symbol. After going through 3000 entries submitted in a national competition, a panel of bankers, officials and artists chose the new symbol. It is a mix of the Roman letter “R” and its Hindi equivalent in the ancient Devanagari script. Information minister Ambika Soni said the decision to have a symbol for the rupee is significant.1.According to the news, who among the following were NOT involved in selecting the new symbol?A.Artists.B.Bankers.C.Officials.D.Experts.正确答案:D解析:细节判断题。
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2000Section A STATEMENTIn this section you will hear nine statements. At the end of the statement you w ill be given 10 seconds to answer each of the following nine questions.1. What is said about Harry¡¯s brother?A. He is happy with his job.B. He is a very ambitious man.C. He is too ambitious to be an engine driver.D. He doesn¡¯t like to be an engine driver.2. What do you learn about Ms. Ellis?A. She has been waiting.B. She is examining her patient.C. She is seeing her doctor.D. She wouldn¡¯t mind waiting.3. Joan is probably a___.A. nurseB. doctorC. lawyerD. saleswoman4. The speaker sees Mary wear ___ different silk scarves in a week.A. 2B.5C.7D. 65. Where will the passengers change trains to go to Gilford?A. East Croydon.B. Victoria.C. Southeast.D. Red Hill.6. What is the speaker probably doing?A. Interviewing a clerk.B. Writing a job ad.C. Dismissing a clerk.D. Making inquires7. What does the speaker mean?A. Emily is neither honest nor trustworthy.B. Emily used to be honest only.C. Emily used to be trustworthy only.D. Emily is more than honest and trustworthy.8. When does the next train leave?A. 6:56.B. 7:00.C.7:28.D.8:38.9. What was wrong with Malcolm?A. He had trouble working hard.B. He didn¡¯t know where to go.C. He never went anywhere.D. He worked hard but never succeeded.SECTION B CONVERSATIONIn this section, you will hear eight short conversations between two speakers. A t the end of each conversation you will be given 10 seconds to answer each of the following eight questions.10. What¡¯s the probable relationship between the two speakers?A. Teacher and student.B. Doctor and patient.C. Lawyer and client.D. Boss and secretary.11. What is the weather usually like in November?A. Hotter than the present weather.B. More humid than the present weather.C. Drier than the present weather.D. Cooler than the present weather.12. What conclusion can we draw from this conversation?A. Public buses are fast and cheap.B. Parking is becoming a big problem.C. Subway trains are even safer than taxis.D. Taxis are more convenient than buses.13. What are the two speakers talking about?A. Fixing the woman¡¯s computer.B. Ordering some new parts by Friday.C. Getting the new parts ready by Friday.D. Sending the woman¡¯s computer for repair.14. What can we learn from the conversation?A. Neither of them has a favourable opinion of the service.B. The woman is having a terrible time serving in the restaurant.C. Both agree it¡¯s time for the restaurant to fire some staff.D. The man thinks the restaurant is all right, but the woman doesn¡¯t.15. Who will pay for the call?A. The man.B. The operator.C. The man¡¯s sister.D. The man and his sister.16. What does the man think of the woman¡¯s choice of clothing?A. He thinks her choice is good.B. He thinks her choice is terrible.C. He doesn¡¯t like the colour.D. He doesn¡¯t like the style.17. What happened to Mr. Runt¡¯s project?A. It was fairly successful.B. It was hard and futile.C. It failed for lack of fund.D. It stopped for lack of land.SECTION C NEWS BROADCASTQuestion 18 is based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 1O seconds to answer the question.Now listen to the news.18. According to the news, NATO and Russia___.A. have finalized a charter on their new relationshipB. still have differences in military and political issuesC. will hold a fifth round of talks in LuxembourgD. made no progress in this round of talksQuestions 19 and 20 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 20 seconds to answer the two questions.Now listen to the news.19. ___ people were killed during the air crash.A. 61B. 51C. 41D. 1020. According to the news, the plane crashed___.A. shortly before it landedB. minutes after it took offC. after it cleared the mountainsD. at the foot of the mountainsQuestions 21 and 22 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 20 seconds to answer the two questions.Now listen to the news.21. Which of the following is NOT listed as a terrorist group by the US?A. The pro-Iranian Hezbollah.B. The Palestinian group Hamas.C. The Irish Republican Army.D. The Basque separatist group ETA.22. The affected groups will be prevented from___.A. entering the United States legallyB. freezing US financial assets abroadC. receiving support from other countriesD. giving weapons to other terrorist groupsQuestion 23 is based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 1O seconds to answer the question.Now listen to the news.23. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu___.A. has been prosecuted by the Justice MinistryB. may be prosecuted by the Justice MinistryC. has been prosecuted by the policeD. will be prosecuted on MondayQuestions 24 and 25 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 20 seconds to answer the two questions.Now listen to the news.24. The winners of the reported elections are___.A. the left-wing ConservativesB. the left-wing SocialistsC. the centre-right ConservativesD. the centre-right Socialists25. If the left secures the parliamentary majority,___.A. Chirac will share his presidential power with JospinB. Jospin will share his prime ministerial power with ChiracC. Jospin will become prime minister, and Chirac will remainD. Jospin will become prime minister, and Chirac will resign2000ÄêרҵËļ¶ÌýÁ¦ÊÔÌâÌýÁ¦Ô-ÎÄ£ºPART ¢ò DICTATIONWhat We Know About LanguageMany things about language are a mystery and will remain so. However, we now do know something about it. First, we know that all human beings have a language of some sort. No human race anywhere on earth is so backward that it has no language of its own at all. Second, there is no such thing as a primitive language. There are many people whose cultures are undeveloped but the languages they speak are by no means primitive. In all the languages existing in the world today, there are complexities that must have been developed for years. Third, we knowthat all languages are perfectly adequate. Each is a perfect means of expressing its culture. And finally, we know that language changes over time, which is natural and normal if a language is to survive. The language which remains unchanged is nothing but dead.PART ¢ó LISTENING COMPREHENSIONSECTION A STATEMENT1. Harry¡¯s brother would not remain an engine driver if he were ambitious.2. Would you mind waiting a few minutes? Ms Ellis is being examined by her physician at this moment.3. Joan is in hospital. I¡¯d like to send her a handbag she can use later in the law office, where she is employed.4. Mary and I work in the same office. We are on five days and off two days in a week. Every time I see her, she is wearing a different silk scarf.5. We¡¯ll come aboard Southeast Service to Red Hill, East Corydon and Victoria, with changes in Red Hill for Gilford.6. What we need here is a clerk who is careful and CONSIDERATE. Let¡¯s write that in the ad: carefulness and consideration are a must.7. I used to think Emily was honest and trust-worthy, but now I know better.8. The first train to Green Hill leaves at 6:28. There is a train every hour on the hour and every 28 minutes PAST the hour.9. The trouble is no matter how hard he tried, Malcolm didn¡¯t seem to get anywhere.SECTION B CONVERSATION10. M£ºWhat do you think? Am I OK?W: Well, there is some information that seems to me ... I want to have a thorough checkup and do some tests.11. M: It¡¯s hot! I wish it would rain and cool off!W: This isn¡¯t usual for November. I don¡¯t remember it ever being so hot and dry in November before.12. M: Many people prefer taking public buses or the subway or even taxis because parking is getting to be a real headache in some parts of the city.W: That doesn¡¯t surprise me.13. M: Hello, Good morning, I¡¯m calling to check on the status of mycomputer.W: Well, the new parts have just been coming in, so it should be ready by Friday.14. M£º My goodness, the service in this restaurant is really terrible,a lot worse than before.W: Right. It¡¯s high time they got rid of half the staff here if you ask me.15. M: Operator, I booked a long-distance collect call for my sister in Switzerland 25 minutes ago, but I haven¡¯t got a reply yet.W: Sorry£¬ I ring it for you right now.16. W: I¡¯ll wear this blue jacket. I like the color on me, don¡¯t you think?M: I think it looks terrific on you, really.17. M: How did Mr. Hunt¡¯s project turn out? I heard he had trouble with the financing, but then he could get the loan he wanted.W: It¡¯s true. He did have difficulties at first. But all in all, the project couldn¡¯t have turned out better.SECTION C NEWS BROADCASTNews Item One (18)NATO and Russia are reporting some progress in efforts to finalize a charter governing their post-cold-war relationship. But they stressed more work must be done to settle their differences in military and political issues. A fifth round of talks between the Russian foreign minister and NATO Secretary General ended Tuesday in Luxembourg.News Item Two (19-20)A Boeing 727 aircraft with 51 passengers and 10 crew on board has crashed into a mountain side just outside the Columbia capital, Bogota. Police and rescue workers said everyone was killed when the plane exploded scattering wreckage over a wide area. The crash happened shortly after take-off when the plane was unable to gain enough height to clear the mountains. The aircraft belonged to Ecuadorian Airline, but it had been chartered by Air-France for the route from Bogota to Ecuadorian Capital, Quito.News Item Three (21-22)The US has designated thirty international groups as terrorist organizations, barring them from receiving money, weapons or other support from US citizens. The new terrorist list includes a Palestinian group Hamas, the Pro-Iranian Hezbollah, Cambodian¡¯s Khmer Rouge, the Basque separatist group ETA, Sri Lanka¡¯s Tamitigers, and Peru-based Shining Path and Tupac Amaru Revolutionary Movement. The list does not include the Irish Republican Army or the Palestinian Liberation Organization. US Secretary of State Maddine Albright says the affected groups will have their US visas revoked and US financial assets frozen.News Item Four (23)Israeli prosecutors are reviewing charges against Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, after Israeli police called off his indictment. Justice Ministry officials say they hope a decision on whether to bring charges against the Israeli leader will be announced Sunday. The case stems from the appointment of Runny Barong as Israeli attorney general. Critics charged the appointment was part of a conspiracy to end the trial of Netanyahu¡¯s political ally.News Item Five (24-25)The combined left-wing opposition in France has defeated President Jaque Chirac¡¯s ruling conservative coalition in the first round of the country¡¯s parliamentary elections. Projections by French TV give the Socialist-led opposition 40% of the vote and Mr. Chirac¡¯s center-right coalition 37%. If the left secures the majority of seats in parliament, Socialist leader Leono Jospin would likely became prime minister in the power-sharing arrangement with President Chirac.2000ÄêרҵËļ¶ÌýÁ¦ÊÔÌâ²Î¿¼´ð°¸£º1-5 ACCBD6-10 BABDB11-15 DBAAC16-20 AABAB21-25 CABBC2001SECTION A STATEMENTIn this section you will hear nine statements. At the end of each statement you will be given 10 seconds to answer the question.1. The speaker likes teaching because of ___.A. its interesting natureB. the good salariesC. contact with the youngD. more summer holidays2. What does the speaker mean?A. Bad living conditions are due to the poor city.B. Bad planning is responsible for poor living conditions.C. Living conditions are bad because the city is too big.D. Small cities have better living conditions than large ones.3. What does the statement mean?A. Many people are concerned about their security.B. Social security bears no relation to population.C. Most social security problems are caused by a few people.D. Too many people may result in social security problems.4. Passengers must check in to board Flight 998 by ___.A. 10:30 a.mB. 10:00 a.mC. 11:30 a.mD. 11:00 a.m5. The speaker is probably a(n) ___.A. insurance agentB. firemanC. salesmanD. policeman6. The speaker thinks that___.A. Ian achieved a lot as an athleteB. Ian¡¯s blind eye prevented him from athleticC. Ian¡¯s success depended on his childhood experienceD. Ian trained so hard in athletics as to lose one eye7. Mrs. Clark is worried about her___.A. husband¡¯s healthB. husband¡¯s workC. husband¡¯s illnessD. own health8. The relationship between Susan and Jenny is ___.A. neutralB. friendlyC. unclear D strained9. What do we learn about Jack?A. He is well-known for hard work.B. He is pretty busy working.C. He has overworked and hurt his sight.D. He doesn¡¯t like to have dinner with us.SECTION B CONVERSATIONIn this section, you will hear nine short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation you will be given 10 seconds to answer the question.10. What are they mainly talking about?A. Graduation date.B. Vacation plans.C. School courses.D. Job hunting.11. The conversation probably takes place in___.A. a libraryB. a bookstoreC. the classroomD. a department store12. The relationship between the two speakers is probably___.A. man and wifeB. lawyer and clientC. customer and waitressD. colleagues13. We can infer from the conversation that the man is a(n) ___.A. plumberB. construction workerC. office boyD. porter14. What will the man probably do next?A. Turn off the tape recorder.B. Turn up the tape recorder.C. Call the doctor.D. Continue to play.15. How does Lisa feel about her work?A. Satisfied.B. Frustrated.C. Annoyed.D. Confident.16. The woman is going to the___.A. libraryB. theatreC. research instituteD. laboratory17. Jackson changed his job because he ___.A. hurt himself during his workB. was not satisfied with his planC .wanted to work harderD. found the job too hard18. What does the woman say about the film?A. It is hard to pronounce the name.B. It is not going to be well received.C. She has temporarily forgotten its name.D. She has never heard of the name.SECTION C NEWS BROADCASTQuestions 19 and 20 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 20 seconds to answer the question. Now listen to the news.19. Nigeria returned to the Commonwealth after ___.A. she had sentenced minority rights activists to deathB. the military had resumed control of the countryC. power had been handed over to an elected presidentD. she had negotiated with Commonwealth leaders20. The Commonwealth consists of ___countries which were former British colonies.A. 54B. 29C. 9D. 95Questions 21 and 22 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 20 seconds to answer the question. Now listen to the news.21. The space shuttle Discovery completed a ___mission upon to the Kennedy Space Centre.A. 11-dayB. 94-dayC. 10-dayD. 49-day22. When the spacecraft was going to land, ___.A. it produced a lot of noiseB. there were scattered showerC. people could see it high in the skyD. people could neither see nor hear itQuestions 23 and 24 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 20 second to answer the question.Now listen to the news.23. How many people died during the collision?A Two.B Eighteen. C. Three. D. Five.24. Three Albanians were arrested for___.A. attacking the patrol boaB. smuggling in refugeesC. causing the accidentD. injuring refugeesQuestion 25 is based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the question.Now listen to the news.25. The news item is mainly about___.A. efforts to salvage Sun VistaB. negotiation with the ship¡¯s ownerC. threats Sun Vista poses to passing shipD. a newspaper¡¯s comment on Sun Vista2001ÄêÓ¢ÓïרҵËļ¶ÌýÁ¦Ô-ÎÄÎı¾£ºSECTION A STATEMENT1. I have to teach the same course books several times in the summer holiday camp, which is sometimes boring and not well-paid, but by and large I¡¯m quite delighted at being with young people.2. The poor living conditions in such a large city have resulted from the unplanned real estate development, which is rarely seen in small cities.3. At a recent seminar, many participants were worried about the fact that overpopulation may give rise to many social security problems.4. May I have your attention, please? Flight 998 is leaving at 11:30a.m. Please check in half an hour prior to the departure.5. Having gone through your claims for fire damage, I don¡¯t think the policy you have provided protection against loss by fire.6. Ian lost one eye in a childhood accident, but he nonetheless hada very successful athletic career.7. Mr. and Mrs. Clark used to smoke. But now Mrs. Clark has stopped and she is afraid her husband will fall ill if he doesn¡¯t get rid of his bad habit of smoking both at home and at work.8. I heard from Mary that last semester, Susan found it difficult to stay on good terms with her roommate Jenny.9. Jack says that he is up to his eyes at work at present and really cannot afford the time to have dinner with us.SECTION B CONVERSATION10. W: I want to find a part-time job during the summer vacation and earn some money. How about youM: I¡¯m going to take a few summer courses so that I can graduate early next year.11. W: Excuse me, I want some dictionaries. Where can I find themM: The regular-priced ones are here and on that table in the corner of the room we have some on discount.W: Thank you.12. W: I wonder where I can take my girlfriend for dinner after work tonight.M: Have you been to the Chinese Restaurant near the school13. M: Hello, the pipe in my bedroom is leaking. Can you come and get it repaired right awayW: Well, it depends on how soon I can finish the drains at the office building.14. W: Do you think you can play the music tape another time, dear? I¡¯ve got a slight headache.M: Of course. Sorry. I didn¡¯t realize you could hear it. You want me to call the doctorW: No, thanks. I¡¯ll be OK in a minute.15. M: Lisa, how are you getting along with our term paperW: I¡¯ve been writing and rewriting it. I simply don¡¯t know if I will ever get it finished.16. W: I must go to the library, the one near the laboratory, becauseI have to finish my research project by tomorrow. But if I could, I prefer to go with you to the theatre.M: I wish you could come along.17. M: Why did Jack suddenly decide to quit his jobW: He said he wouldn¡¯t break his back working for such low pay.M: I see.18. M: Are you sure you can remember the name of the film you saw last weekW: It¡¯s just on the tip of my tongue.SECTION C NEWS BROADCASTNews Item One (19-20)Commonwealth leaders agreed to lift Nigeria¡¯s 3-5 years¡¯ suspension on May 29, the day the military government hands over power to the elected president, the organization secretary general announced yesterday.Nigeria was suspended from the 54 nation group of mainly former British colonies in 1995 after it executed 9 minority rights activists including writer Ken Thawrawiwa. But now that the country has embarked on the return to democracy, Commonwealth heads of government have agreed to end this estrangement. Secretary general chief Ormiga Anyaco said in a statement: ¡°I¡¯m delighted an unfortunate episode in Nigeria Commonwealth relations will now come to an end and Nigeria is resuming its rightful place in the Commonwealth.News Item Two (21-22)The Space Shuttle Discovery made a real night landing at the Kennedy Space Center early on Thursday. The night landing, the 11th in the centre¡¯s 94 shuttle missions, ended a 10-day mission to outfit the orbiting international space station. Although the space craft created a solid boom that can be heard along much of Florida¡¯s eastern seaboard, witnesses on the ground could not see the orbiter until it was directly over the one-way lights. Scattered showers off the Florida coast had threatened to postpone the shuttle¡¯s return. But broadcasters gave a green light when they decided no rain will fall within 48 kilometres of the space centre.News Item Three (23-24)Five people died, two were missing and at least 18 were injured on Wednesday when an Italian petrol vessel collided with a dinghy filled with refugees crossing the Adriatic sea from Albania, authorities said. The victims were believed to be Albanians from either Albania or Kosovo, said authorities from Italy¡¯s Tax Police Division, which, along with the coast guard, patrols the nation¡¯s coast. The cause of the collision was not immediately known. Three Albanians, believed be smuggling the refugees were arrested a few hours after the accident.News Item Four (25)Malaysian authorities are discussing possible salvage efforts with Sun Cruisers, the Singapore owner of a large liner, that sunk off Malaysialast week, a news report said yesterday. Sun cruisers had received some advice from Malaysia on the matter. The Business Times newspaper quoted the company¡¯s spokeswoman Judy Shoo Asian. Judy and other Sun Cruiser¡¯s officials could not immediately be reached for further comment as they were away in Indonesia. The Sun Vista went down in international waters. The nearby Malaysia may have the right to order the wreck¡¯s removal, the newspaper said. Salvage experts said the wreck of the Sun Vista, which sank in 65 metres of water, poses no threat to ships passing over it. But Malaysia may still want it removed.2001ÄêÓ¢ÓïרҵËļ¶ÌýÁ¦ÊÔÌâ²Î¿¼´ð°¸£ºPART ¢ò DICTATIONCharacteristics of a Good ReaderTo improve your reading habits, you must understand the characteristics of a good reader. First, the good reader usually reads rapidly. Of course, he does not read every piece of material at the same rate. But whether he is reading a newspaper or a chapter in a physics text, his reading rate is relatively fast. He has learned to read for ideas rather than words one at a time. Next, the good reader can recognize and understand general ideas and specific details. Thus he is able to comprehend the material with a minimum of effort and a maximum of interest. Finally, the good reader has in his command several special skills, which he can apply to reading problems as they occur. For the college student, the most helpful of these skills include making use of the various aids to understanding that most text books provide and skim-reading for a general survey.1-5 CBDDA6-10 AADBB11-15 BDAAB16-20 ABCCA21-25 CADBB2002SECTION A STATEMENTIn this section you will hear eight statements .At the end of each statement you will be given 10 seconds to answer the question.1. The speaker is most probably a(n) ___.A. architectB. construction workerC. tourist guideD. housing agent2. What does the statement mean?A. Travel is much faster and convenient now than before.B. People are now travelling much more than in old days.C. Traveling to far-away places has become very common.D. It used to take two more weeks to travel by coach than now3. The speaker feels sorry because___.A. he can¡¯t attend tomorrow¡¯s dinner.B. his wife can¡¯t attend tomorrow¡¯s dinner.C. the couple can¡¯t attend tomorrow¡¯s dinner.D. the couple would be unable to cook the dinner.4. Where is the speaker?A. In the zoo.B. In the classroom.C. In the library.D. At a meeting.5. What does the statement mean?A. One¡¯s success is largely dependent on intelligence.B. Low motivation may lead to poor performance.C. Motivated people are more likely to succeed.D. Both motivation and intelligence are important.6. What does the speaker suggest?A. We should read word by word to get his meaning.B. We should read line by line to get his meaning.C. We should try to find the hidden meaning.D. We should try to find the lines and read them aloud.7. How much does the overcoat cost at the regular price?A. 120.B.15.C.60.D.45.8. What does the speaker mean?A. The sports meet has been cancelled.B. The sports meet has been held despite the rain.C. The time has been set for the sports meet.D. When the sports meet will be held is yet to be known.SECTION B CONVERSATIONIn this section, you will hear nine short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation you will be given 10 seconds to answer the question.9£® What are the speakers probably going to do?A. To persuade Mary to spend more time on her lessonsB. To help Mary to prepare for the upcoming concert.C. To talk with Mary about going to the concert.D. To ask Mary to stop worrying about the exam10. What can we learn about the man?A. He firmly believes in UFOs.B. He is doubtful about UFOs.C. He is sure many people have seen UFOs.D. He thinks many people have lied about UFOs.11. Which of the following has the man never been interested in?A. Electronic music.B. Civil engineering.C. Electronics.D. Electronic engineering.12. What does the man mean?A. The milk is safe to drink.。
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专四试题及答案2024一、听力理解(共20分)1. 短对话理解(共5分)- 根据所听对话,选择正确答案。
- 例:What is the man going to do?- A. Go to the library.- B. Go to the cinema.- C. Go to the concert.- 答案:A2. 长对话理解(共5分)- 根据所听对话,回答以下问题。
- 例:What is the main topic of the conversation?- 答案:The main topic is the upcoming holiday plans.3. 新闻听力(共5分)- 根据所听新闻,选择正确答案。
- 例:What is the news report mainly about?- A. A new policy.- B. A natural disaster.- C. A sports event.- 答案:B4. 听力填空(共5分)- 根据所听短文,填写空缺的单词或短语。
- 例:The project was completed on _______.- 答案:schedule二、阅读理解(共30分)1. 快速阅读(共10分)- 阅读文章,判断下列句子是否正确。
- 例:The article mainly discusses the benefits of exercise.- 答案:True2. 深度阅读(共20分)- 阅读文章,回答以下问题。
- 例:What is the author's opinion on the issue?- 答案:The author believes that the issue requires a balanced approach.三、词汇与语法(共20分)1. 词汇选择题(共10分)- 选择最合适的词填空。
- 例:The _______ of the new policy was met with mixed reactions.- A. introduction- B. conclusion- C. exclusion- 答案:A2. 语法填空(共10分)- 根据句子结构,填写正确的语法形式。
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Dictation 1 Superstition 迷信One person in four in Britain is, apparently, superstitious,and they'll do everything from hanging horseshoes over their fireplace to crossing their fingers,touching wood and absolutely never walking under a they're careful about cats are supposed to be the familiars of witches,so if one is following you it's definitely bad luck- a witch is after you!On the other hand, if one crosses your path and continues then it's good luck because it hasn't noticed , in some places the beliefs are different- so it pays to know where your black cat comes from!Old superstitions linger even in today's modern author Philip Pullman drew on them in his award winning novel "His Dark Materials".The novel, which appeals to both children and adults,has been adapted for radio and also the theatre.Dictation 2 Graduate Student 研究生Graduate students specialize in a particular field of study to become experts in this field and to learn new advances in their fields while they earn an . or when they get an M. A. in one field they begin studying another hope that when they earn their graduate degrees they will succeed in finding important hope to get jobs that are interesting and high life of a graduate student is often are usually too busy studying to make a good they have to pay high tuition fees for their give up studying before they get their most keep on working at their studies until they today's world, most graduate students don't regret spending time with their are finding that new developments are occurring in all many graduate study has become a necessity.Dictation 3 April Fool's Day 愚人节1st April is a day to be careful,or you could easily get tricked by 's April Fool's Day,a day when people traditionally like to try to make a fool of someone else and laugh at are lots of theories surrounding the origins of the day,but one explanation is connected with the change in the calendar in the 16th century,which meant that 1st April was no longer the beginning of the who still celebrated the New Year on 1st April were called what kind of pranks do people play on April Fool's DayWell, there are lots of simple tricks that you can play on your example, you could wear a black sweater and pull a piece of white thread through it,so that people try to pull it could change the time on someone's alarm clock so that they're late for work.Dictation 4 Living Online 网上生活How do you meet new people, make new friends,or find out about the latest bandsHere in the UK young people have traditionally done their socializing in bars, pubs and , there is a new generation growing up that finds it easier to manage their social lives on the net,using free websites like MySpace, Bebo or MSN Spaces.Welcome to the social networking website- a place where you can present yourself to the digital community and meet other like-minded most successful social networking website in the UK is of July 2006, MySpace is the world's fourth most popular English-language website,attracting almost 3 million visitors per claims to have 95 million members with 500,000 new members joining the community each how has it become so successfulPerhaps its secret is in its new member can build their own page simply- uploading photos, videos and MP3 files.Dictation 5 Mother's Day 母亲节Does your mother know how much you appreciate herWell, Mother's Day is the time to show 's a chance to say 'thank you',or to tell your mum how much you love Britain, Mother's Day, or Mothering Sunday,falls on a different day each year,because it takes place a few weeks before the festival of it is always in the early springtime,which seems appropriate,as the season when new plants emerge,and baby birds and animals are born.In the USA, Mother's Day takes place a little later, in May,and many other countries also celebrate their mothers on different days of the began many years ago, when children,especially girls, as young as 10 would live and work away from homeas housemaids and other types of Sunday was a day when everyone was allowed to go to their home village or town, and visit their mothers.Dictation 6 Online Shopping 网上购物With only two weeks to go before Christmas,buying presents is a high priority for a lot of , this year not so many people are leaving their homesto browse around the days lots of people can do their shopping in the comfort of their own home with the help of the shopping is becoming more and more popular for a number of reasons;prices are often lower online,you don't have to queue up in busy shops and you can buy almost any product imaginable with just a few clicks of your trends are often male-dominated but this year women are expected to do more shopping on the internet than seems women are now more attracted to the convenience of online shopping than they used to be.Average spending online this Christmas by women will rise to 240 pounds compared to the slightly lower average of 233 pounds for men.Dictation 7 Reality TV 真实电视The latest fashion on British TV is Reality TV means that shows follow and film ordinary people in an artificial could be at work, or in some kind of of the first and most popular Reality TV shows is Big Brother.In this show, 15 complete strangers have to live together in a house for 11 are filmed 24 hours a day, and shown on week, the viewers vote to evict one of the , only one is left,and they win the prize money!The show was an instant hit,and runs in several housemates often become stars as a result of the show,and appear in national newspapers and on other shows.Another very popular show is I'm a Celebrity - Get Me Out Of Here!In this show, 10 celebrities have to complete tasks each week,such as eating insects.Dictation 8 School 学校September is traditionally the end of summer and the beginning of autumn in the is also the month when children go back to school after their long summer are two types of school in schools are paid for by the government,so are free to Schools are private,which means you have to pay to school day usually starts at 9 in the morning and finishes around 4,with breaks for lunch of course!In many schools, you have to wear a uniform start school when they are 5 years is called primary school,and lasts until the child is 11 when he or she will go on to senior school is compulsory from 11 until 16 years of 16, students take national examinations called GCSE' this, students can stay at school for another 2 yearsand take A Level examinations.Dictation 9 The Modern Family 现代家庭Father leaves for work in the morning after two children take the bus to school,and mother stays home cooking and cleaning until father and the kids return home in the is thetraditional picture of a happy family living in past 20 years have seen enormous changes in the lives and structure of families in biggest change has been caused by many as 2 out of 3 marriages now end in divorce,leading to a situation where many children live with one parent and only see the other at weekends or has also been a huge rise in the number of women with children who large rise in divorces has meant many women need to work to support themselves and their when there is no divorce,many families need both parents to work in order to survive.Dictation 10 Mid-Autumn Festival 中秋节On 25th September this year, people all over China will be getting together to eat with their families,look at the moon and celebrate one of the biggest festivalsin the Chinese lunar , the celebrations stretch far beyond the borders of in the UK events are taking place for Chinese people living here,and to teach the people of Britain more about this popular Soho Theatre in London conducted a study which showed that Chinese Londoners don't engage much with the arts a result, 'Moon walking In China has been created to celebrate the Mid-Autumn is no normal theatre production though,as it doesn't take place in the professionals and volunteers from the local community will take audiences around the streets of Soho on a magical lantern-lit walk through the landmarks and backstreets of Chinatown.Dictation 11 The Dragon 龙When many people in the west think of China,the animal that they think of is the them, the dragon is an aggressive monster that breathes popular legends tell of how dragons killed brave knights and ate beautiful Chinese people however,the dragon is not an evil 's a cultural and spiritual symbolfor prosperity and good dragon's main task is to create harmony and bring are celebrated in art and architecture,and of course the dragon dance is a very popular of Chinese have the word 'long',meaning dragon, as part of their isn't the only country to have the dragon as its symbol. Wales, one of the four countries in the UK,has a red dragon proudly displayed on its only other country in the world with a dragon on its flag is Bhutan,the tiny country between China and India.Dictation 12 Rainy Britain 阴雨的英国Britain is famous around the world for its rainy weather,but many parts of the country this June are experiencing much more rain than they have ever seen downpours have caused rivers to burst their banks,roads have been closed and many people have been evacuated from their homes because of the worst hit area seems to be the north of have even been fatalities as people got stuck in the rain or were washed away by the warnings have been issued in many parts of the UK and it is said that over a month's worth of rain has fallen in just the last couple of rain has also caused chaosat some of Britain's famous June Glastonbury festival is a four-day-long outdoor music festival and while it is traditionally quite rainy and muddy there,this year was particularly bad.Dictation 13 Christmas traditions 圣诞节传统There are many ways to celebrate Christmas,and some British people like to go on holiday,go out for lunch to a restaurant,or spend the day with most people's idea of a traditional Christmas involves spending a few days with their family- sometimes their extended day is the most exciting for the children.They may have spent weeks or even months dreaming of the presents they want most.Since the beginning of December,they may have opened their advent calendars,finding a new festive picture, chocolate, or small gift,to count down each day until 25th Christmas Eve, they hang up stockings,ready to be filled with presents by Santa a thank you gift of a mince pie and a glass of sherry will be left,as well as a carrot for those hungry reindeer.Dictation 14 Olympic Slogan 奥运口号Beijing unveiled the slogan for the 2008 Olympics "One World, One Dream" was finally selected from more than 210,000 entries from around the 's original bid to host the 2008 games had a different slogan "New Beijing, Great Olympics".The organizers felt the new slogan shifted the focus nicely from the city of Beijing itself to the spirit of the Olympics- unity, friendship amongst nations and was also felt that the "One World, One Dream" slogan captured the traditional Chinese values of peace and Olympics hasn't always had a slogan attached to each host fact it wasn't until 1988 at the Seoul Olympics in South Korea that the first slogan appeared."Harmony and Progress" was chosenand it seems to have been a popular theme over the years.Dictation 15 Sunbed 太阳床In the UK, a country known for its bad weather and lack of sunshine,there appears to be an ever increasing number of very tanned young just how are they achieving their golden tansSome are opting for the sun-free option and are getting their tan from a , it appears that others are turning to tanning salons,of which there are thousands in the in China young people often prefer to remain fair,in the UK there seems to be a growing desire for tanned why do the British prefer to be bronzedOften, they are trying to emulate their favorite celebrities,footballers, or footballers' from the British Sunbed Association suggests that many people believe a tan makes them feel and look is a belief that is most definitely not shared by Cancer Research firmly state that being tanned is not a sign of health.Dictation 16 Speechwriting 写演讲稿The success of a speech is often attributed to the skill of the speaker,with merit being given to speakers who are confident, articulate,But often it is not the speakerswho write these moving speeches,it is a one industry in which this practice is common is that of politics. Well according to a recent job advertisementfrom the US Embassy in Britain,a political speechwriter needs to have exceptional interpersonal skills, be detail oriented and able to demonstrate a deep knowledge of their must also work closely with speakers and be able to relate to their believe that the best speechwriters have an inherent talent,a natural creative instinct,and that speechwriting is an art form.Dictation 17 A Walk in the Park 在公园散步Exercising in natural areas is not only good for your physical health-it can improve your mood and sense of well-being in as little as five minutes. Environmental Health and alone is known to make you is being in a natural scientists wanted to see the effect of combining the evaluated 10 different UK studies involving more than 1,200 had taken part in activities such as gardening,sailing and country walks, and rated their mood and research showed that both areas get a significant boostwith as little as five minutes of outdoor people with mental disorders benefited the study authors say this is the first study to quantify the amount of time needed to get a positive effect.Dictation 18 Fast food Makes Us Less Patient 快餐使我们失去耐性Fast food is a multibillion-dollar industry,and for some of us, drive-through dinner has become a way of , sometimes we grab something quick because we really don't have psychologists got to wondering whether all this speed eating might actually make us less a series of experiments,the scientists showed volunteers logos from several fast-food chains or asked them to recall the last time they'd they found that folks who had thought about fast foodwould then read faster,even though no one told them to they also expressed a preference for time-saving products,like shampoo plus they tended to opt for immediate rewards,like getting a small cash payment right away rather than waiting a week for a larger if you want to ease the pace,forget meditation. Try a slow cooker.Dictation 19 Light All Night Not Alright 整夜开灯并非好事A nightlight may keep those monsters under the it may also open the door to the you have access to electricity,you no doubt switch on a lamp,maybe even watch a little TV,after the sun goes our bodies use cues about lightness and dark to regulate our hormones and of course our sleep what might these extra photons be doing to our healthTo find out, scientists housed mice in a room where the lights were always three weeks,they found that mice who lived in the spotlight showed symptoms of depression,more so than mice who enjoyed eight hours of darkness at , mice who could escape the light by ducking into a dark tube also escaped the worst of the flip that light switch at your own the artificial brightness that helps keep us up could also bring us down.Dictation 20 London 2012 Olympic Games 伦敦2012奥运会After a hard-fought campaign,London has been awarded the right to host the 2012 Olympic UK capital saw off competition from four rival cities:Paris, Madrid, Moscow and New can now look forward to the transformation of their city in the same way as their counterparts in , there are many similarities in the two cities approach to hosting the cities need to invest in developing their infrastructure in order to cope with the demands of the , this kind of investment is far from cheap- it is estimated that it will cost around $40 billion to prepare for the 2008 games,much of which will be spent on transport , the benefits of becoming an Olympic city can be enormous- Barcelona, which hosted the 1992 games,was completely regenerated and has since become one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world.Dictation 21 Picnic 野餐As summertime begins in Britain,people start to feel the urge to go outside to love to have a picnic whenever the weather is good enough,especially people with 's a great way to spend a sunny in the centre of London, on a sunny day,the parks are full of office worker seating their lunch outside on the might be a pretty basic picnic- a shop-bought sandwich and a bottle of if people are planning a picnic on the beach or at the park,they would probably pack a cool bag with a whole variety of home-made sandwiches,snacks, cake, fruit and soft might have a picnic rug to sit on,and paper plates and students enjoy having picnics,and usually take along some kind of sports equipment,such as a ball in order to burn off some energy after lunch.Dictation 23 The Compass 指南针A magnetic compass is a device that has been used for centuries now,and its utility in helping people find their way is technology gave us the privilege of GPS navigation systems,the act of finding out where you are and which side is northwas carried out simply with the help of a 've all seen a compass at some point or the other,and this has almost always led us to the question"How does a compass work"The answer to thisquestion can be explained through the concept of the earth's speaking, a compass is basically a small magnet that has a needle attached on one other end of the magnet is attached to a freely moving the compass is held out steadily,the magnet becomes parallel with the magnetic field of the Earth,and this causes it to point north.Dictation 24 Ball Games 球类运动Ball games have become an integral part of modern give us entertainment providing us a means to safely free ourselves from are many different ball games that can do this for people enjoy football, while others like two ball games are the most popular in games such as baseball are growing in appeal,yet have not become development of these games is is one of the few sports with a known date of , or soccer, originally developed from traits found in both China and has grown to become the world's most popular Europe, football clubs have been established,which in turn has been copied in the rest of the world.These football clubs train players who may later go to play for their nations in the World is the most watched ballgame championship on the planet.Dictation 25 Water Sports 水上运动The history of man's involvement with water sports stretches back before history was written is a history of the development of technology as well as human physical first took to water in boats that sailed around the worldwith nothing but the stars to guide seas and rivers were a mystery to be feared,for lurked unknown creatures and death by actually ventured into the a sport, however, water sports such as swimming, diving,and water polo are new comparatively to those on the oldest one is rowing in a is seen in modern games such as competitions between rowing clubs in British and American Water Sports began with swimming but did not end different kinds of water sports such as diving or water skiing came later.Dictation 26 Famous Universities 名校Many countries have excellent are, however, few world famous universities have achieved their fame through a combination of both their age and the high levels of quality in their their histories,each one has been a testing ground for the leadership of the the United States, Harvard and Yale attract thousands of foreign students who would use what they learn for the advancement of their own this way, these schools have developed an interesting method of international around the world are able to connect with each other by having graduated from one of the finest universities in the in every field, whether government officials or ground-breaking scientists,who graduated from the same school have a direct link to each other and understand each other much better.Dictation 27 Ideal Life 理想人生The ideal life is one that many people would like to pursue,yet few balance between dreams and reality is one that is difficult to people choose a vocation in the hopes that it would bring them wealth and , after years of labor in their chosen field,they begin to hate their is mainly because they have neglected other parts of their lives in search of this people devote their lives to working and are unable to separate themselves from their find that it may not be have jobs where their principles and emotional health are challenged by dishonesty or bad work people can begin to become influenced by the environment in which they work,leading to personal or health choice is not a permanent situation, however,as many people have chosen to change the values of their lives.Dictation 28 Reeducation and Employment 再教育和就业During the course of our lives,we must make many choices that we may come to is especially true when choosing a that sound exciting or rewarding become dull or not worth it as we live our daily is where reeducation can schools have been set up to train people in jobs that they may be better suited can adapt their interests and talentsthrough selected courses. They can learn cooking skills, which are always in great demand. Gardening is an option for those who enjoy the outdoorsor have a green thumb. If a person is interested in motors or cars, they can get training as a mechanic. Even more, the learning of a foreign language would allow them the opening of a dream job qualification certificates they earn can also be used too enhance their resumes,so that they are trained in a variety of skills.Dictation 29 Made in China 中国制造The label, Made in China,is one that is becoming increasing common in shopping centers all over the the United States,shoppers at Wal-Mart the nation's largest retailer have a wide selection of products mostly produced in large amount of Chinese imports have created a large selection of goods in other countries as people begin to buy more and more products made in goods are even readily available in other Asian nations,where Chinese-made goods are quite brand names are also becoming more well-known outside of development of China has amazed the world with its also, as China is a developing economy with large amounts of labor,industries are beginning to relocatein an effort to minimize costs and increase results of these relocations are that nations are beginning to try to limit the flow of Chinese goods with the use of taxes and import restrictions.Dictation 30 Glaciers 冰川Glaciers are formed in places where the temperatures are extremely could even include places that are at sea level,but are mostly places that are high up on such cold places it snows most of the snow will settle down and when it snows again the lower layer of snow gets time it snows,the below layers will compress more,finally turning into hard ice is what forms the the temperature rises slightly,the outer edges of the formed glacier and fresh snow will glacier to form and sustai For n itself it is of prime importance that the amount of snow that falls on it must be more than the amount of glacier that has is the only way in which the glacierwill be able to maintain itself and keep increasing in size year after year.Dictation 31 Oxygen 氧气Oxygen, that thing you breathe,that essential gas that keeps the world going round is really more important than you give it credit is what essentially and literally keeps you alive and keeps you this: people can survive for a few days without food and water,but do you think a person can survive even a few minutes without oxygenNo, the brain would die and the heart would stop pumping is how essential oxygen is to the human is used to convert fats and proteins from the food we consume into heat and energy for the body and its normal is essential for the production of living cells and for respiration of these cells as is also used in removing toxic waste from the simply put, the more the oxygen there is in the body,the more energetic the body will be.Dictation 32 Purpose of Society 社会的作用One of the primary purposes of society is the formation of an organized group of individuals,who can support each other in various is in those difficult times that you realize theimportance of being a part of is the members of your social group who come forward to render all the help you support given by society can be of the physical, emotional, financial or medical society is characterized by social form an integral part of society.Social networks are defined as the maps of relationships between give rise to social interactions between people of a belonging to different ethnic groups can come together, thanks to interactions give rise to strong social bonds that result in long-lasting society gives rise to a family system and an organization of relationships,which form the heart of any social group.Dictation 33 Mountains 山脉Mountains are a type of landforms that are characterized by a higher elevation,in comparison to the surrounding are higher than 600 meters,and taller than the world's tallest mountains are located in Asia and the largest range of mountains is present in the Atlantic of the highest mountain peaks are located in the represent varying climatic conditions based on their example, in case of a tall mountain,the conditions at the base differ from the top of the comparison to the mountain base,the top portion is colder and there is less oxygen and less protection from the sun's is estimated that half of the world population depends on mountains for fact, the major rivers of the world are fed by mountains have glacial lakes that are formed due to melting of the glaciers.Dictation 34 Internet Relationship 网络关系Internet relationships are ones that are made through online communicationwith a prospective friend or , many people are turning towards makings such relationships as they think these are more reliable than ones that are created by meeting in have their own individual views regarding such relationships can be made for the purpose of getting a date or just is a debate going on in the online community about these online say that these kind of bonding is not at all reliable,as anyone can pose as a person who he is not, in the other hand,if you use the Internet in the best possible manner,this bonding can go well further simply means that, along with emails and chats,if you use real-time audio and video conversations,you can be assured that the person online is not faking his identity.Dictation 35 Friendship 友谊Friendship is a silent transformer of life;a relationship that stays aliveonly till the time it is nourished with love,care, kindness and understanding.By dictionary terms,it is a compassionate and cooperative relationship between two or more individuals but it really does not define or speak about the magical power the relationship has a strong and enduring power that can transform the life of all those who are on their journey with this great is a relationship that blows flowers on the way,fills laughter in the air when friends are together,and spreads love is a feeling that offers support and comfort at every stage in life,delivers peace of mind when under deep stress,and also offers a strong level of ties two or more individuals so strongly that no one can escape from the anguish of losing or breaking the relationship.Dictation 36 Cultural Heritages 文化遗产Every country has a cultural heritage,spiritual beliefs and history and their ethnic fashion reflects their artistic will find how the market of ethnic gifts has increased at a drastic all around the globe appreciate the ethnic art with its unique beautiful , it's natural that ethnic art。
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英语专业四级听力conversation练习题Questions 7 to 10 are based on the following conversation.M:Hello, what’s wrong with you?W: (7) I am coughing and have a running nose.M: How long have you had the problem?W: For two days.M: Do you have your temperature?W: Yes’ it’s38。
C.M: How much have you been coughing? Do you have any sputum?W:I have a bad, dry cough, especially at night. (7) I haven’t been sleeping well these days. Sometimes, I have vomited after coughing.M: Is anyone else also ill in your family?W: My sister had it a few days ago.M:Most likely it’s a virus infection. (8) But I am not sure yet before seeing your blood test report.W : Doctor, here is my blood test report. Is it serious?M: (9) You have come down with the fl u. I’ll give you a prescription,and we will see after that.W : Do these medicines have any side effect?M: No, they have no side effects. (9) These medicines will help you relieve the symptom.W : How can I have them?M: (10) The white tablets are for your fever. (9) Take two tablets three times a day, but not more than once every four hours.W : How about the brown tablets?M: (10) The brown tablets are for your cough. Take two tablets three times a day. If you feel worse, come back at anytime.W: Okay, thank you.题目Questions 7 to 10 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation,you will be given 20 seconds to answer the questions.Now, listen to the conversation.7. Which of the following is NOT the symptom of the woman?A. Coughing.B. Vomiting after sleep.C. Running nose.D. Not sleeping well.8. The doctor is not sure about the woman’s illness before seeing her .A. temperature reportB. virus infection reportC. blood test reportD. side effect report9. Which of the following is INCORRECT?A. The woman is infected with the flu.B. The woman's symptom will be relieved with the medicine.C. The woman should take one white tablet when her temperature is above 38*C .D. The woman should have two white tablets three times a day.10. What prescription does the doctor give to the woman?A. Taking two white tablets three times a day.B. Taking brown tablets once every four hours.C. White tablets for the fever and brown tablets for the cough.D. Brown tablets for the fever and white tablets for the cough.答案解析Conversation 17. B本题可用排除法,根据听力原文的“I am coughing and have a running nose”,可知女士生病的症状有咳嗽、流鼻涕,因此可以排除选项A和选项C。
2023专四答案 (3)
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2023专四答案一、听力理解第一篇题目:Why does the man want to change his major?答案:Because he is not enjoying his major and wants to pursue a different field.解析:在听力中,男人提到了他正在学习的专业不是他喜欢的,并想追求另一个领域。
因此,他想要改变他的专业。
第二篇题目:What does the woman suggest the man do?答案:The woman suggests the man take a break from work and go on a trip.解析:听力中,女人建议男人休息一下,去旅行一番。
因此,她建议男人休息一段时间,并去旅行。
第三篇题目:What does the professor think about the new textbook?答案:The professor thinks the new textbook is too complicated and not suitable for the course.解析:教授认为新教材过于复杂,不适合这门课程。
因此,教授认为新教材太复杂,不适合这门课程。
二、阅读理解第一篇标题:The Benefits of Planting Trees正文:植树的好处是很多的。
首先,树木能够吸收二氧化碳并释放氧气,帮助净化空气。
此外,树木还能防止土壤侵蚀,改善水源质量,并提供遮荫和凉爽的环境。
此外,树木对于野生动物和鸟类的栖息也是至关重要的。
总之,植树对于我们的环境和生态系统有着很多积极的影响。
第二篇标题:The Impact of Plastic Waste on the Environment正文:塑料废物对环境的影响是巨大的。
大量的塑料垃圾会进入海洋,对海洋生物造成严重威胁。
此外,塑料废物需要很长时间才能分解,使得垃圾的处理变得非常困难。
专业英语四级(听力)-试卷228
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专业英语四级(听力)-试卷228(总分:60.00,做题时间:90分钟)一、 LISTENING COMPREHENSION(总题数:6,分数:60.00)1.PART II LISTENING COMPREHENSION(分数:10.00)__________________________________________________________________________________________ 解析:2.SECTION B CONVERSATIONSIn this section you will hear two conversations. At the end of each conversation , five questions will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken ONCE ONLY. After each question there will be a ten-second pause. During the pause, you should read the four choices of [A], [B], [C] and [D], and mark the best answer to each question on ANSWER SHEET TWO.You have thirty seconds to preview the questions.(分数:10.00)__________________________________________________________________________________________ 解析:(分数:10.00)A.His apartment.B.The things in his apartment. √C.His house.D.The things in his house.解析:解析:对话开头,男士说要为他家里的东西(the contents of my home)投保,且后来提到他的家是apartment“公寓”,而不是house“房子”,所以正确答案为B项The things in his apartment。
2024专四考试指南听力题目
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2024年专四考试指南听力题目1. 在这段对话中,学生询问了教授关于什么的问题?A. 下节课的授课内容B. 作业的提交时间C. 考试的复习资料D. 实验室的使用规则2. 讲座中提到,为了提高阅读速度,以下哪项建议是不正确的?A. 避免逐字阅读B. 增加词汇量C. 只读每段的第一句和最后一句D. 练习快速浏览和扫读技巧3. 根据听力材料,以下哪项是新闻报道中提到的经济发展趋势?A. 增长放缓B. 失业率上升C. 通货膨胀加剧D. 投资增加4. 对话中,客户对服务员提出了什么要求?A. 更换菜品B. 加快上菜速度C. 降低菜品价格D. 增加饮料选择5. 听力材料中提到,以下哪项是科学家在研究中发现的新现象?A. 动物迁徙模式的改变B. 新能源的开发利用C. 人类行为对气候的影响D. 海洋生物多样性的增加6. 讲座中教授提到,学习外语时应该注意避免哪种常见错误?A. 只注重语法规则B. 多与母语者交流练习C. 忽视文化背景知识D. 制定合理的学习计划7. 对话中,医生建议患者采取哪项措施来改善健康状况?A. 增加运动量B. 改变饮食习惯C. 服用特定药物D. 定期进行体检8. 听力材料中提到,以下哪项是科学家们在研究中所取得的最新成果?A. 新材料的发现B. 环境污染的治理方法C. 古代文明遗址的发现D. 人类基因组研究的进展请注意,这些题目仅为模拟题,不代表真实的2024年专四考试题目。
准备考试时,请务必参考官方发布的考试大纲和样题,以确保复习内容的准确性。
专业英语四级(听力)模拟试卷268
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专业英语四级(听力)模拟试卷268(总分:80.00,做题时间:90分钟)一、 LISTENING COMPREHENSION(总题数:4,分数:80.00)1.PART II LISTENING COMPREHENSION(分数:20.00)__________________________________________________________________________________________解析:2.SECTION A TALKIn this section you will hear a talk. You will hear the talk ONCE ONLY. While listening, you may look at ANSWER SHEET ONE and write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each gap. Make sure the word (s) you fill in is (are) both grammatically and semantically acceptable. You may use the blank sheet for note-taking.You have THIRTY seconds to preview the gap-filling task.(分数:20.00)__________________________________________________________________________________________解析:Be More Well-Spoken1. Prepare a lotyour ideas before you say them 1what you'll say until you feel comfortable 2Knowwell and make changes if necessary 32. Speak 4Take the time to slow downThink about what you have to sayPay attention to the way you 5Pauseto prepare for the next one 6If you speak too quickly, you willwhat you said 7say senseless things 3. Use your handsThe effect of keeping hands in pockets:To forget your ideas,, confuse audiences 8Less confident, weaker messageGesture with your hands: get your body into 9Communication comes from mouth, posture,, etc 10Be More Well-Spoken1. Prepare a lotyour ideas before you say them 11what you'll say until you feel comfortable 12Knowwell and make changes if necessary 132. Speak 14Take the time to slow downThink about what you have to sayPay attention to the way you 15Pauseto prepare for the next one 16If you speak too quickly, you willwhat you said 17say senseless things 3. Use your handsThe effect of keeping hands in pockets:To forget your ideas,, confuse audiences 18Less confident, weaker messageGesture with your hands: get your body into 19Communication comes from mouth, posture,, etc 20(分数:20.00)填空项1:__________________ (正确答案:Frame/Organize)填空项1:__________________ (正确答案:Rehearse)填空项1:__________________ (正确答案:the material)填空项1:__________________ (正确答案:more slowly)填空项1:__________________ (正确答案:pronounce)填空项1:__________________ (正确答案:in between sentences)填空项1:__________________ (正确答案:regret)填空项1:__________________ (正确答案:stammer)填空项1:__________________ (正确答案:the speaking process)填空项1:__________________ (正确答案:eye contact/gesturing/body language)解析:解析:本题考查细节。
英语专业四级听力及其答案
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英语专业四级听力及其答案2021年英语专业四级考试全真试卷及其参考答案SECTION A CONVERSATIONSIn this section you will hear several conversations. Listen to the conversations carefully and then answer the questions that follow.Questions 1 to 3 are based on the.following conversation. At the end of the conversation, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now listen to the conversation.1. When is Anne available for the meeting? A. The third week of May. B. The third week of June. C. The eleventh of June. D. The eleventh of May.2. Their meeting will probably take place in A. London. B. Toronto. C. Mexico City. D. Chicago.3. When is Eric calling back? A. Thursday afternoon. B. Friday afternoon.C. Thursday morning.1 / 10D. Friday morning.Questions 4 to 6 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the conversation.4. According to the woman, advertisements A. let us know the best product.B. give us sufficient information.C. fail to convince people.D. give misleading information.5. In the woman's opinion, money spent on advertisements is paid A. by manufacturers. B. by customers. C. by advertisers. D. by all of them.6. Which of the following statements is INCORRECT?. A. The woman seems to be negative about advertising. B. The woman appears to know more about advertising. C. The man is to be present at a debate on advertising. D. The man has a lot to talk about on advertising.Questions 7 to 10 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation,2 / 10you will be given 20 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the conversation.7. Mr Brown brought with him only a few things because A. there wasn't enough space in the cupboard. B. the hospital would provide him with everything. C. he was to stay there for a very short time. D. visitors could bring him other things.8. According to the hospital rules, at which of the following hours can visitors see patients? A. 2:00 pm. B. 5:00 pm. C. 7:00 pm. D. 6:00 pm.9. Which of the following statements is INCORRECT? A. Patients have breakfast at 8. B. Patients have lunch at 12. C. There are special alcohol lounges. D. There are special smoking lounges.10. Which statement best describes Mr Brown? A. He knows little about hospital rules. B. He can keep alcohol in the ward.3 / 10C. He knows when to smoke.D. He is used to hospital life. SECTION B PASSAGESIn this section, you will hear several passages. Listen to the passages carefully and thenanswer the questions that follow.Questions 11 to 13 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the passage.11. Meeting rooms of various sizes are needed for A. contacts with headquarters. B. relaxation and enjoyment. C. informal talks. D. different purposes.12. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage as part of hotel facilities for guests? A. Restaurants. B. Cinemas. C. Swimming pools. D. Bars.13. A hotel for an international conference should have the following EXCEPTA. convenient transport services.B. competent office secretaries.4 / 10C. good sports and restaurant facilities.D. suitable and comfortable rooms.Questions 14 to 17 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage, you will be given 20 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the passage.14. The museum aims mainly to display A. the area's technological development. B. the nation's important historical events.C. the area's agricultural and industrial development.D. the nation's agricultural and industrial development.15. The following have been significant in the area's prosperity EXCEPT A. the motorways. B. the Roman road. C. the canals. D. the railways.16. We know from the passage that some exhibits A. are borrowed from workshops. B. are specially made for display. C. reflect the local culture and customs. D. try to reproduce the scene at that time. 17. The passage probably comes from A. a conversation on the museum. B. a museum tour guide.5 / 10感谢您的阅读,祝您生活愉快。
the studio school 专四talk听力
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the studio school 专四talk听力一、听力第一节(共5小题,每小题1分)听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项,并标在试卷的'相应位置。
听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
1、Who is the man talking about now?A.His girlfriend.B.His sister.C.His mother.2、What are they talking about?A.A traffic accident.B.A fire.C.A crime.3、Where does the conversation most probably take place?A.At a bookshop.B.At a kitchen.C.At a bank.4、Who was injured?A.George.B.George’s wife.C.George’s wife’s father.5、What do we learn from the conversation?A.Tony could not continue the experiment.B.Tony finished the experiment last night.C.Tony will go on with his experiment.第二节(共15小题,每小题1分)听下面5段对话或独白。
每段对话或独白后有几个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项,并标在试卷的相应位置。
听每段对话或独白前,你将有时间阅读各个小题,每小题5秒钟;听完后,各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。
每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料,回答第6至7题。
6、Where does this conversation most likely take place?A.In the street.B.At the woman’s home.C.Over the phone.7、What is the woman going to do tonight?A.Help her sister with English.B.Meet her friend at the station.C.Go to an exhibition with her parents.听第7段材料,回答第8至10题。
西语专四听力试题及答案
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西语专四听力试题及答案一、听力理解(共20分)1. 听下面一段对话,回答以下问题。
对话播放一遍。
(1)A: ¿Cuál es tu comida favorita?B: Me gusta mucho la pizza.问:B喜欢吃什么?答:B喜欢吃披萨。
(2)A: ¿ A qué hora empieza el concierto?B: Empieza a las ocho de la noche.问:音乐会什么时候开始?答:音乐会在晚上八点开始。
2. 听下面一段独白,回答以下问题。
独白播放一遍。
(1)La profesora nos dijo que la próxima clase será el lunes.问:下次课是什么时候?答:下次课是下周一。
(2)El estudiante tiene que presentar un trabajo sobre la literatura española.问:学生需要提交什么?答:学生需要提交一篇关于西班牙文学的论文。
3. 听下面一段对话,选择正确的答案。
对话播放两遍。
(1)A: ¿Vas a la biblioteca o a la clase de español?B: A la biblioteca.问:B要去图书馆还是西班牙语课?答:B要去图书馆。
(2)A: ¿Cuánto cuesta el billete de tren?B: Cuesta cincuenta euros.问:火车票多少钱?答:火车票50欧元。
4. 听下面一段独白,选择正确的答案。
独白播放两遍。
(1)El clima en España es muy variable.问:西班牙的气候如何?答:西班牙的气候非常多变。
(2)La fiesta de San Fermín es muy famosa en Pamplona.问:哪个节日在潘普洛纳很出名?答:圣费尔明节。
专业英语四级(听力)模拟试卷202(题后含答案及解析)
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专业英语四级(听力)模拟试卷202(题后含答案及解析)题型有:1.6 million kids against measles and polio.23.All the following may contribute to the low immunization rates in the eastern Syrian city EXCEPTA.a cluster of paralysis cases among young children.B.a shortage of doctors due to the ongoing civil war.C.the destruction of hospitals.D.the collapse of Syria’s health care system.正确答案:A解析:录音提到,叙利亚的Deir al-Zour地区疫苗接种率下降是由于医院被毁(C)、医生逃到国外(B)和国家医疗系统崩溃(D)。
A是疫苗接种率下降的后果,而非原因,故为答案。
知识模块:听力24.What did the WHO do in response to the breakout of polio in Syrian?A.It helped to rebuild local hospitals in Syria.B.It launched a campaign against the civil war in Syria.C.It sent peacekeeping troops to Syria.D.It helped to vaccinate young children in Syria.正确答案:D解析:录音结尾提到,世界卫生组织已经在政府和叛军控制的区域发起一场大众疫苗接种运动,D项与此相符。
知识模块:听力听力原文:The Turkish President Abdullah Gul has appealed for calm after police clashed with protesters angered by the death of a teenage boy, who was hurt during anti-government demonstrations last year. Berkin Elvan had been in a coma since he was hit by a teargas canister as he went to buy bread. The news of the 15-year-old Berkin Elvan’s death was announced earlier this morning. We lost our son, may he rest in peace, wrote his family on Twitter. As the news spread, people started gathering in front of the hospital where he spent 269 days in a coma. The police showed up, the crowd got angrier, and police intervened with pepper gas. Berkin’s story had become a symbol for Gezi Park protesters.25.What is TRUE about Berkin?A.He was hurt by the police when he went to buy bread.B.He was a protester in anti-government demonstrations.C.His death made people get angry with the government.D.He became a leader of Gezi Park protesters.正确答案:C解析:录音提到,Berkin死亡的消息传开以后人们聚集在医院前,警察出现了,人群变得更加愤怒,C的意思与此相符。
(完整版)历年英语专四听力真题答案和原文
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2000年专四听力答案PART I DICTATIONWhat We Know About LanguageMany things about language are a mystery and will remain so. / However, we now do know something about it. / First, we know that all human beings have a language of some sort. / No human race anywhere on earth is so backward / that it has no language of its own at all. /Second, there is no such thing as a primitive language. / There are many people whose cultures are undeveloped, / but the languages they speak are by no means primitive. / In all the languages existing in the world today,/ there are complexities that must have been developed for years. / Third, we know that all languages are perfectly adequate./ Each is a perfect means of expressing its culture. /And finally, we know that language changes over time, / which is natural and normal if a language is to survive. / The language which remains unchanged is nothing but dead.PART ⅡLISTENING COMPREHENSIONSECTION A CONVERSATIONSQuestions 1 to 3 are based on the following conversation.M:Jill,have you registered with the next semester?W:Not yet, there's still something that I'm not sure. Do you know if Professor Smith's economics 102 is still available to all undergraduate students?M: No, I don't think so. Last semester I tried to register in that course but all the other people told me not to.W: Why not?M: They said that my lack of knowledge in higher mathematics might be an obstacle in understanding Professor Smith's theory.W: Really?M: (I ) Jack tqld me that Professor Smith usually uses lots of formulas inside class. So you'd better make sure that you are extremely familiar with these formulas if you are seriously considering taking his course.W:What a shame I (2)My friends all told me that Professor Smith has lots of original ideas and he really can stimulate students to think. But I don't think I have the mathematical skills to keep up with the others.M:lf you want to take the course so much, why don't you register in a course in higher mathematics first?W. But I'm afraid that I will miss Professor Smith's course when I finish the mathematics course. M: Hey, I heard that Professor Smith would give the same course in the semester that starts next fall. ( 3 ) Why don't you take a year's higher mathematics and register in economics 102 the next fall?W:That sounds a good idea.I. [ B] 推断题。
专业英语四级(听力)模拟试卷171(题后含答案及解析)
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专业英语四级(听力)模拟试卷171(题后含答案及解析)题型有:1. What do we know about the Amtrak train?2. Which is NOT the reason why there aren’t super fast trains in America?3. What do we know about the man?4. What is special about New York according to the conversation?5. How does the woman intend to go to Los Angeles?1.A.The highest speed is 130 kilometers per hour.B.It is the fastest train in America.C.It is a kind of bullet train in America.D.It is a few hours’ ride from Chicago to Los Angeles.正确答案:B解析:本题考查事物特征。
由句(1)可知,Amtrak火车是美国最快的火车。
因此答案为B。
知识模块:对话2.A.The plane ticket is more affordable now.B.Americans prefer to drive a car.C.Taking a plane is easier nowadays.D.It is not comfortable to travel on trains.正确答案:D解析:本题考查原因。
由句(2—1)可知,近几十年来,在美国乘坐飞机既便宜又方便,故排除选项A和C。
由句(2—2)可知,美国人喜欢驾车出行,故排除B。
因此答案为D。
知识模块:对话3.A.He is tired of the road trip.B.He used to drive to work every day.C.He’s just got his driving license.D.He has never taken trains to work.正确答案:B解析:本题考查人物特征。
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