四级英语听力训练短文
英语四级听力新题型模拟听写训练
英语四级听力新题型模拟听写训练:第1套-短篇新闻(1)Questions 1 and 2 will be based on the following news item.Recently, a photo showing a visitor on the Great Wall last week aroused a heated discussion on the Internet. They called it the "great queue of China". It was, with the famous structure snaking to the horizon behind him completely hidden by a mass of other tourists. The vast imperial palace, the Forbidden City, at one point welcomed more than 180,000 visitors in a single day. In the desert at Dunhuang, at least two camels transporting tourists reportedly died from overwork in the Golden Week. And Chinese media said road traffic was up by thirteen percent on last year, causing unprecedented jams.英语四级听力新题型模拟听写训练(第1套) 短篇新闻(2)Questions 3 and 4 will be based on the following news item.These days, German government has been criticized for not doing enough to commemorate the 100th anniversary of World War I.Germany has spent less on events than some other European countries.And the events which have taken place have been seen as half-hearted by critics.Traditionally in Germany the First World War is overshadowed by the Second World War. History teaching in German schools tends to focus on the crimes of the Nazis rather than what happened a generation earlier.And since 1945 there's been a strong aversion in Germany to anything that might be seen as glorifying militarism.So many people here are uncomfortable with any anniversary of a war or a battle.There's still some disagreement among historians about who was responsible for World War I. But having spent the last 70 years making up for Nazi guilt,many Germans have little appetite to now take on the blame for the First World War, too. Question 3.What makes the German government be criticized recently?Question 4.What's the attitude of German people towards militarism?问题3和问题4是基于下面这则新闻的。
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听力文本中的文化背景知识
英美国家文化习俗
了解英美国家的节日、风俗、习 惯等，有助于更好地理解听力文 本中的相关内容。
教育体制和校园生活
熟悉英美国家的教育体制和校园 生活，可以更好地融入听力文本 所描述的情境中。
社会热点和时事政治
掌握当前的社会热点和时事政治 ，有助于理解短文类听力文本中 涉及的相关话题。
扩大词汇量，熟悉常用的 短语和表达方式，有助于 更好地理解听力材料中的 信息。可以通过阅读、听 力练习和记忆单词等方式 来积累词汇和短语。
在备考过程中，要注意提 高自己的听力速度。可以 通过听一些速度较快的英 语材料来逐渐适应和提高 自己的听力速度。同时， 也要注意训练自己在有限 的时间内准确地捕捉关键 信息。
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多角度练习
通过不同的练习方式，如精听、泛听、听写等，全面提高听力水平。
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在听力练习过程中，注意积累常用的词汇、短语和表达方式，提高语 言感知能力。
定期自测与反思
定期进行自测，了解自身的听力水平和进步情况，并针对存在的问题 进行反思和调整学习方法。
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涉及大学四级考试大纲要求的词汇，包括一些专业术语和常用表 达。
语速和语音
语速适中，发音清晰，符合大学英语四级考试听力部分的要求。
题型多样性
包含多种题型，如选择题、填空题和判断题，以全面考察学生的听 力理解能力。
2021年12月英语四级(第1套)听力真题 听力短文(2)
2021年12月英语四级(第1套)听力真题听力短文(2)Agricultural workers in green tea fields near Mt. Kenya are gathering the tea leaves.肯尼亚山附近的茶田里，农民们正在采摘茶叶。
It is beautiful to see. The rows of tea bushes are straight. All appears to be well.非常美丽的景象。
茶树排排成行。
长势喜人。
But the farmers who planted the bushes are worried. Nelson Kibara is one of them.但是种茶树的农民们却忧心忡忡。
Nelson Kibara就是其中之一。
He has been growing tea in the Kerugoya area for 40 years.他在克鲁格亚地区种了40年茶了。
He says the prices this year have been so low that he has made almost no profit.他说今年茶叶价格太低了，几乎无利可赚。
He says he must grow different kinds of tea if he is to survive.要是想继续下去，他得种好几种不同的茶才行。
Mr. Kibara and hundreds of other farmers have been removing some of their tea bushesKibara先生和其他上百位农民拔掉了他们的一部分茶树，and planting a new kind of tea developed by the Tea Research Foundation of Kenya.换上了由肯尼亚茶研究基金会培育的新品茶树。
英语四级听力新题型模拟听写训练-第12套短文(2)
英语四级听力新题型模拟听写训练:第12套短文(2)听力文本：As we hit middle age, we often start to notice that our memory and mental clarity are not what they used to be.人到中年，我们通常会开始发觉自己的记忆力和脑力不如从前。
We suddenly can't remember where we put the keys just a moment ago, or an old acquaintance's name, or the name of an old band we used to love.我们会突然忘记自己把刚放下的钥匙放哪了，或想不起旧相识的名字或曾经非常喜欢乐队的名字。
This loss of mental focus can potentially have a bad impact on our professional, social, and personal well-being.这种心智上注意力的缺失可能会对我们的工作、社交以及个人生活产生不好的影响。
Neuroscientists are increasingly showing that there's actually a lot that can be done.神经学家不断表明很多方法可以帮助改善这一情况。
It turns out that the brain needs exercise in much the same way our muscles do, and the right mental workouts can significantly improve our basic cognitive functions.事实上，大脑和肌肉一样需要锻炼，而且正确的锻炼方式可以大幅提高大脑的认知功能。
2021年12月英语四级真题听力 第5期 短文(1)_4
2021年12月英语四级真题听力第5期短文(1)Passage One段落一One of the greatest heartbreaks for fire fighters occurs when they fail to rescue a child from a burning building because the child, frightened by smoke and noise, hides under a bed or in a closet and is later found dead.消防员最伤心的是无法从燃烧的大楼里救出孩子，因为孩子会被烟雾和噪音吓坏。
他们躲在床底下或壁橱里，最后发现他们的时候已经死了。
Saddest of all is when children catch a glimpse of the masked fire fighter but hide because they think they have seen a monster.最可悲的是当孩子看见带消防面具的消防员时，他们还以为看见了怪物就躲了起来。
To prevent such tragedies, fire fighter Eric Velez gives talks to children in his community, explaining that they should never hide during a fire.为了防止这种悲剧，消防战士埃里克·贝莱斯在他的社区里与儿童会谈，让他们在着火时不躲藏。
He displays fire fighters' equipment, including the oxygen mask, which he encourages his listeners to play with and put on.他展示消防员的装备，包括氧气面罩，然后鼓励他的听众带上它一起玩。
2023年6月英语四级答案详细解析及听力原文和作文
On Excessive PackagingNowadays the phenomena of excessive packaging of goods are prevai ling in our society: clothes swathed in tissue paper, placed in cardboard b ox and finally wrapped in well-designed plastic bags, imported bottles of grape wine packed in wooden boxes, fruits put in hand-woven baskets, to name but a few.rg.nu panie.believ.tha.the.ca.attrac.customers.attentio.an.stimulat.the i.purchasin.desir.b.over-packagin.thei.goods.thu.gainin.mor.profits.O.th.o the.hand.quit..numbe.o.consumer.mistakenl.hol.tha.th.mor.delicat.th.pack ag.is.th.bette.th.qualit.wil.be.thu.encouragin.excessiv.packaging.In my point of view, excessive packaging has disastrous consequenc es, including the loss of precious resources, excessive consumption of wat er and energy, and unnecessary extraction of scarce land for landfill.T.solv.th.problem.it’w. panies.I.additio n.w.nee.t.rais.consumer’.awarenes.tha.excessiv.packagin.doesn’.equa.t. hig.qualit.an.advocat.packagin.recycling.【解析】本次作文旳话题是“过度包装”, 话题不停新, 考生应当都比较熟悉。
2021年6月英语四级听力真题 短文(1)
英文对照:Pigs are not native to North America. They were first introduced to California by Spanish and Russian explorers and settlers many centuries ago. In the early times, pigs were allowed to wander freely and search of food. This practice also allowed many pigs to escape from farms and live in the wild, which became a problem.猪并非是美国的本土物种。
多个世纪前，西班牙和俄罗斯的探险家和定居者首次将它们引入加利福尼亚州。
早期，猪被允许自由游荡和寻找食物。
这种做法也让许多猪逃离农场，在野外生活，而这成为了问题。
In fact, as one of the most damaging invasive species on the continent, wild pigs caused millions of dollars in crop damage yearly. They also harbored dozens of diseases that threaten both humans and farm animals. Forest patches with wild pigs have been found to have considerably reduced plant and animal diversity.事实上，作为非洲大陆最具破坏性的入侵物种之一，野猪每年造成数百万美元的农作物损失。
它们还携带着数十种威胁人类和农场动物的疾病。
有野猪生活的森林斑块被发现植物和动物多样性大幅减少。
专业英语四级(短文听力)模拟试卷25(题后含答案及解析)
专业英语四级（短文听力）模拟试卷25(题后含答案及解析)题型有： 2. LISTENING COMPREHENSIONPART II LISTENING COMPREHENSION (20 MIN)Directions: In Sections A, B and C you will hear everything ONCE ONLY. Listen carefully and then answer the questions that follow. Mark the correct answer to each question on your answer sheet.SECTION B PASSAGESDirections: In this section, you will hear several passages. Listen to the passages carefully and then answer the questions that follow.听力原文：Ronaldo Luiz Nazario de Limal was born on 22 September 1976 in a poor suburb of Rio de Janeiro. Like most of his childhood friends, Ronaldo began his soccer career playing barefoot in the streets of his neighborhood. (11) At the age of 14, he joined a soccer club and only two years later became the star of the club scoring a total of 58 goals in 60 matches and (12) earned himself a reputation for his explosive pace and outstanding finishing skills. His goal-scoring record and unusual alertness led him to be included in the Brazilian World Cup winning team the following year. After the World Cup, many top European football clubs were trying to sign him. Since his transfer to the Dutch team, Ronaldo’s biography is one of success after success. Since the 1998 World Cup he has suffered two serious knee injuries that have severely limited his appearances. Just when people began to wonder whether Ronaldo would be able to continue with his football career, he proved to the world that he still could play. (13)In the World Cup held in Korea and Japan, the magical striker won the Golden Shoe award. He helped Brazil capture its fifth World Cup championship. It was the third time that Ronaldo has ever played in the World Cup.1．Ronaldo first became the star of a soccer club at the age of________.A．twelveB．fourteenC．sixteenD．eighteen正确答案：C 涉及知识点：短文2．Which is NOT mentioned as Ronaldo reputation?A．Outstanding agility.B．Explosive pace.C．Finishing skills.D．Unusual alertness.正确答案：A 涉及知识点：短文3．When did Ronaldo prove to the world he still could play?A．In the Brazilian World Cup.B．In the English World Cup.C．In the 1998 World Cup.D．In the Korean and Japanese World Cup.正确答案：D 涉及知识点：短文听力原文：English speakers continue to invent new words by linking old words together. A good example is the words “motor” and “hotel”. Many years ago someone linked them together into the word “motel”. (14) A motel is a small hotel near the road where people travelling in cars can stay for the night. Other words come from the first letters of names of groups or devices. A device to find objects that cannot be seen called Radio Detecting and Ranging became “Radar”. The North Atlantic Treaty Organization is usually called NATO. (15) Experts say that English has more words that explain the same thing than any other language. For example, the words “large,”“huge,”“vast,”“massive,” and “enormous” all mean something really “big”. People often ask how many words there are in the English language. Well, no one really knows. (16)The Oxford English Dictionary lists about six hundred fifteen thousand words. Yet the many scientific words not in the dictionary could increase the number to almost one million. And experts are never really sure how to count English words. For example, the word “mouse”, a mouse is a small creature having pointed nose and small ears with hairless tails. But “mouse”has another very different meaning. A “mouse”is also a hand-held device used to help control a computer, If you are counting words do you count “mouse” two times?4．A motel is usually for people who________.A．have no place to stayB．lose their waysC．travel in carsD．live far from roads正确答案：C 涉及知识点：短文5．We can learn from the passage that experts believe_______.A．English has many words to explain the same thingB．English speakers always invent combined wordsC．the number of English words could be countedD．words of two meanings shouldn’t be counted twice正确答案：A 涉及知识点：短文6．The Oxford English Dictionary lists about _______A．615,000 wordsB．650,000 wordsC．1,615,000 wordsD．1,650,000 words正确答案：A 涉及知识点：短文听力原文：The British summer is extremely beautiful. Trees, flowers, birds and butterflies make the whole country like a big garden. However, many British people have noticed that butterflies have been gradually disappearing from this picturesque scenery during the past several years. What has happened to them? Butterfly Conservation in the UK is running a survey to help answer this question. The result is more serious than people expected. (12) According to the survey, among 59 butterfly species found in the British Isles, more than three-quarters of them are suffering a declining population. Moreover, half of all butterfly species are on the verge of extinction. The numbers of butterflies have dropped to a low record in the past three years largely because the summer in the UK is getting cooler and their habitat is also degrading. Fortunately, Britain is experiencing a long hot summer this year compared to the last few summers. Conservationists believe the warm weather will bring some benefit to the butterflies. Sir David Attenborough, President of Butterfly Conservation, said, “(13) Butterflies in profusion tell us that all is well with nature. When they decline it’s a warning that other wildlife will soon be heading the same way”. The organizers hope the survey will help raise public awareness of the value of butterflies in the UK. Butterflies give an indication of the well-being of nature and the environment.7．According to the passage, a survey about butterflies is carried on by________.A．British IslesB．British Butterfly ConservationC．Environment Conservation in the UKD．Sir David Attenborough正确答案：B 涉及知识点：短文8．How many percent of butterfly species are suffering the population declination?A．More than 59%.B．More than 50%.C．More than 45%.D．More than 75%.正确答案：D 涉及知识点：短文9．Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage?A．Butterflies in profusion tell us that all is well with nature.B．Butterfly species’ declining indicates that other wild lives will face extinction.C．The butterflies’ situation tells us the relationship between nature and human being.D．The butterflies survey makes public aware of the importance of butterflies.正确答案：C 涉及知识点：短文听力原文：Before we start our first lab, I’d like to tell you a little bit about the workbook we’ll be using. (14)The first thing I’d like to point out is that the workbook contains a very large amount of material—far more than you could ever handle in a single semester. (15)What you’re supposed to do is choose the experiments and activities that you want to do—within a certain framework, of course. Part of my job is to help you make your choices. Next, I’d like to mention that in each workbook chapter, there are usually two subsections. The first is called “Experiments”and the second is called “Activities”. (16) In the “Experiments”section, the workbook gives full instructions for all the experiments, including alternate procedures. Choose the procedure you wish—there’s plenty of equipment available. In the “Activities” section, you will find suggestions for projects that you can do on your own time. You’ll see that there are usually no detailed instructions for the activities—you’re supposed to do them in your own way. If there are no questions, let’s turn to Chapter One now.10．How long does it take to cover the workbook material?A．For more than a term.B．For less than a semester.C．For no more than a term.D．For no less than a year.正确答案：A 涉及知识点：短文11．According to the passage, students would choose the experiments and activitiesA．under a set structureB．in accordance with instructionsC．based on discussionsD．within some frameworks正确答案：D 涉及知识点：短文12．Where can you find detailed procedures in the workbook?A．In “Preface” section.B．In “Directions” section.C．In “Experiments” section.D．In “Activities” section.正确答案：C 涉及知识点：短文听力原文：While nearly all men are poor at public speaking, women are even worse. This is partly because women cannot tell jokes, but also because we are better at self-awareness and therefore know that our speech is average and the audience would rather be doing something else—(17) thoughts that do little to enhance performance. (18) To combat fear and innate hopelessness, I try quite hard to be better. Every time a book about public speaking arrives on my desk, I skim it for tips. Mostly they tell you to “relax”and to “be yourself”—(19)which is downright irresponsible. This works only for the one in a billion who is born a brilliant speaker. Being good, for everyone else means reaching such an elevated level of nervousness and artifice that you can present an entirely convincing picture of authenticity and relaxation. I have only come across two bits of helpful advice. The first is practice, practice, practice. This is a bore because it takes a lot of time, but there is no way round it. (20)The second is to junk all aids-PowerPoint is a crutch. It is an ugly thing in itself and must be thrown away if you want to talk smoothly. Equally, you must never read a speech. Write it, learn it and then leave it at home, speaking with minimal notes.13．Which is NOT mentioned as the reason why women are poor at public speaking?A．Women cannot tell jokes.B．Women are better at self-awareness.C．Women do little to enhance performance.D．Women know their speech is average.正确答案：C 涉及知识点：短文14．According to the passage, which of the following statements is CORRECT?A．Men are poorer than women at public speaking.B．Books on public speaking work for people poor at speaking.C．Being good means reaching a usual level of artifice.D．The speaker tries hard to combat innate hopelessness.正确答案：D 涉及知识点：短文15．What’s the speaker’s attitude towards books about public speaking?A．Positive.B．Grateful.C．Neutral.D．Distrustful.正确答案：D 涉及知识点：短文16．The speaker suggests all the following EXCEPT________.A．writing a speechB．using PowerPointC．practicing moreD．taking minimal notes正确答案：B 涉及知识点：短文。
2021年12月英语四级(第2套)听力真题 短文(1)_4
2021年12月英语四级(第2套)听力真题短文(1)Analytical skills are our ability to understand and solve problems using information we have available. These skills are extremely important for our professional, social, and intellectual lives. What are the best ways to improve them? One way is to expand your world view. Unfortunately, this takes time. Ultimately, it will help you better evaluate information and analyze different ideas and outcomes. Traveling is a great way to expand your world view, although it can be expensive. An entertaining way of enhancing your analytical skills is to engage them by playing brain games. These are games that challenge you to think deeply and to develop your analytical skills. These games will get you used to thinking in a certain way. As a result, they will help improve your ability to think. However, opinions vary on whether video games are effective. The general consensus is that the best ones avoid mindless violence, and instead focus on strategy and challenge us to solve problems and achieve broad goals. Joining a debate or reading club or group is also a good idea. This provides people with the opportunity to come together and discuss ideas,literature and problems. Groups like these will help you refine your analytical skills and enable you to express yourself better. Any social group that encourages free exchange of ideas and pursuit of knowledge is beneficial. It helps you to actively develop your analytical skills.分析技能是我们利用现有信息理解和解决问题的能力。
2021年12月英语四级(第2套)听力真题 短文(3)
2021年12月英语四级(第2套)听力真题短文(3)Passage Three篇章三Take care of your teeth and your teeth will take care of you.好好保护你的牙齿，牙齿不会亏待你的。
Your teeth are a living part of your body. They have nerves and blood vessels.牙齿是身体的有机部分。
他们也有神经和血管。
Diseased teeth can cause pain, die and fall out.龋齿会疼痛、死亡，然后脱落。
Plaque is the main enemy of healthy teeth. Everyone has plaque.牙斑是一口好牙的劲敌。
每个人都有牙斑。
It is a sticky colorless film that coats the teeth.它是一种无色的黏着薄膜，覆盖在牙齿上。
Plaque is always forming on the teeth, especially at the gum line.牙斑总是在牙齿表面形成，牙龈线上尤其常见。
If plaque is not removed, it builds up and gets under the gum line.如果不把牙斑清掉，它就会一点点累积起来，侵蚀牙龈线。
Plaque that is left on the teeth for some time hardens; the result is tooth decay and gum disease.被留在牙齿表面的牙斑，一段时间以后变硬，最终导致蛀牙和牙周炎。
The bacteria in plaque live on sugar.牙斑中的细菌靠糖类生存。
They change sugar into acids, which break down the tooth's harder outer covering.他们把糖转化成酸，酸会分解坚硬的牙齿外壳。
英语专业四级短文听力50篇答案
There is a big difference between town life and country life in England. In the country, everybody knows everybody else. They know what time you get up, what time you go to bed and what you have for dinner. If you want help, you will always get it and you will be glad to help others.In a large town like London, however, it can sometimes happen that you have never seen your next door neighbor and you do not know his name or anything about him. People in London are often very lonely. This is because people go to different places in the evenings and at weekends. If you walk through the streets in the centre of London on Sunday, it is like a town without people. One is sorry for old people living on their own. They could die in their homes and would not be discovered for weeks or even months.Change in Women’s LifeThe important change in women’s life-pattern has only recently begun to have its full effect on women’s economic position. Even a few years ago most girls left school at the first opportunity, and most of them took a full-time job. However, when they married, they usually left work at once and never returned to it. Today the school-leaving age is sixteen, many girls stay at school after that age, and though women tend to marry younger, more married women stay at work at least until shortly before their first child is born. Very many more afterwards return to full-time or part-time work. Such changes have led to a new relationship in marriage, with the husband accepting a greater share of the duties and satisfactions of family life and with both husband and wife sharing more equally in providing the money, and running the home, according to the abilities and interests of each of them. Useful Words and Expressions:1. life-pattern生活方式2. SharePopular Pastime of the English PeopleOne of the best means of understanding the people of any nation is watching what the do with their non-working time.Most English men, women and children love growing things, especially flowers. Visitors to England in spring, summer or autumn are likely to see gardens all they way along the railway lines. There are flowers at the airports and flowers in factory grounds, as well as in gardens along the roads. Each English town has at least one park with beautifully kept flower beds. Public buildings of every kind have brilliant window boxes and sometimes baskets of flowers are hanging on them.But what the English enjoy most is growing things themselves. If it is impossible to have a garden, then a window box or something growing in a pot will do. Looking at each other’s gardens is a popular pastime with the English.Useful Words and Expressions:1. window box:窗台上的花盆箱消遣，娱乐Swimming is my favorite pastime.and American Police OfficersReal policemen, both in Britain and the ., hardly recognize any common points between their lives and what they se on TV—if they ever get home in time.Some things are almost the same, of course, but the policemen do not think much of them much of them.The first difference is that a policeman’s real life deals with the law. Most of what he learns is the law. He has to know actually what actions are against the law and what facts can be used to prove them in court. He has to know nearly as much law as a lawyer, and what’s more, he has to put it into practice on his feet, in the dark and, running down a narrow street after someone he wants to talk to. Little of his time is spent in talking with beautiful girls or in bravely facing cruel criminals. He will spend most of his working life arranging millions of words on thousands of forms about hundreds of sad, ordinary people who are guilty--- or not of stupid, unimportant crimes.Useful Words and Expressions:1. think much of 重视，尊重2. in court 在法庭上3. criminal 罪犯，犯罪者4. guilty 犯罪的，有罪的 SpaceHow much living space does a person need What happens when his space needs are not met Scientists are doing experiments on rats to try to determine the effects of overcrowded conditions on man. Recent studies have shown that the behavior of rats is greatly affected by space. If rats have enough living space, they eat well, sleep well and produce their young well. But if their living conditions become too crowded, their behavior and even their health change obviously. They can not sleep and eat well, and signs of fear and worry become clear. The more crowded they are, and more they tend to bite each other and even kill each other. Thus, for rats, populations and violence are directly related. Is this a natural law for human society as well Is enough space not only satisfactory, but necessary for human survival These are interesting questions.United NationsIn 1945, representatives of 50 nations met to plan this organization. It was called the United Nations. After the war, many more nations joined.There are two major parts of the United Nations. One is called the General Assembly. In the General Assembly, every member nation is represented and has an equal vote. The second part is called the Security Council. It has representatives of just 15 nations. Five nations are permanent members: the United States, Russia, France, Britain, and China. The 10 other members are elected every two years by the General Assembly.The major job of the Security Council is to keep peace in the world. If necessary, it can send troops from member nations to try to stop little wars before they turn into big ones.It is hard to get the nations of the Security Council to agree on when this is necessary. But they did vote to try to stop wars.Useful Words and Expressions:1. representative 代表2. General Assembly 联合国大会3. permanent 永久的，持久的4. Security Council 联合国安全理事会We use plastic wrap to protect our foods. We put our garbage in plastic bags or plastic cans. We sit on plastic chairs, play with plastic toys, drink from plastic cups, and wash our hair with shampoo from plastic bottles!Plastic does not grow in nature. It is made by mixing certain things together. We call it a produced or manufactured material. Plastic was first made in the 1860s from plants, such as wood and cotton. That plastic was soft and burned easily. The first modern plastics were made in the 1930s. Most clear plastic starts out as thick, black oil. That plastic coating inside a pan begins as natural gas.Over the years, hundreds of different plastics have been developed. Some are hard and strong. Some are soft and bendable. Some are clear. Some are many-colored. There is a plastic for almost every need. Scientists continue to experiment with plastics. They hope to find even ways to use them!of GoodsAre supermarkets designed to persuade us to buy moreFresh fruit and vegetables are displayed near supermarket entrances. This gives the impression that only healthy food is sold in the shop. Basic foods that everyone buys, like sugar and tea, are not put near each other. They are kept in different aisles so customers are taken past other attractive foods before they find what they want. In this way, shoppers are encouraged to buy products that they do not really need.Sweets are often placed at children’s eye level at the checkout. While parents are waiting to pay, children reach for the sweets and put them in the trolley.More is bought from a fifteen-foot display of one type of product than from a ten-foot one. Customers also buy more when shelves are full than when they are half empty. They do not like to buy from shelves with few products on them because they feel there is something wrong with those products that are there.Useful Words and Expressions:1. aisle 走廊，过道2. trolley 手推车3. checkout 收款台EinsteinAlbert Einstein was born in Germany in 1879, His father owned a factory that made electrical devices. His mother enjoyed music and books. His parents were Jewish but they did not observe many of the religion’s rules. Albert was a quite child who spent much of his time alone. He was slow to talk and had difficulty learning to read. When Albert was five years old, his father gave him a compass. The child was filled with wonder when he discovered that the compass needle always pointed in the same direction—to be north. He asked his father and his uncle what caused the needle to move. Their answers about magnetism and gravity were difficult for the boy to understand. Yet he spent a lot of time thinking about them. He said later that he felt something hidden had to be behind things.Useful expressions and words:1. device 装置，设备leave to one’s own devices 听任某人自行其是，允许某人按自己的意愿做事She left the child to her own devices for an hour in the afternoon.她允许孩子在下午有一个小时的自由支配时间。
2023年6月英语四级听力原文及完整选项
2023年6月英语四级听力原文及完整选项听力原文：Section APassage 1W: Hi, Rachel! You look so happy. Did you win the lottery or something?M: No, even better! I got a promotion at work. I’m finally the manager of the department!Q: What is the man’s news?A. He won the lottery.B. He got a promotion.C. He is moving.D. He changed jobs.Passage 2M: Can we take a break? I need a drink and some fresh 本人r. W: Sure, there’s a snack bar around the corner. Let’s go there. Q: What does the woman suggest they do?A. Take a break.B. Buy some drinks.C. Go to the snack bar.D. Get some fresh 本人r.Section BPassage 3W: Excuse me, I’d like to return this calculator. It stopped working after just two weeks.M: Do you have the receipt? I’m afr本人d we can’t return it without it.Q: What does the man ask the woman to provide?A. The calculator.B. The receipt.C. The warranty.D. The credit card.Passage 4M: Hey, Sarah. Are you all packed for our trip?W: Not yet. I still need to buy a new suitcase and some other things.Q: What does the woman still need to do for the trip?A. Pack her suitcase.B. Buy some other things.C. Finish her work.D. W本人t for the man.Section CPassage 5W: So, what do you think of the new art exhibition?M: It’s quite interesting. I especially like that a bstract p本人nting by the front entrance.Q: What does the man think of the new art exhibition?A. It’s uninteresting.B. It’s abstract.C. It’s by the front entrance.D. It’s new.Passage 6M: Did you enjoy the concert last night?W: Yes, it was amazing. T he singer’s voice was so beautiful and the music was fantastic.Q: What does the woman say about the concert?A. The singer was terrible.B. The music was boring.C. The concert was amazing.D. The singer’s voice was terrible.完整选项：Passage 1Q: What is the man’s news?A. He won the lottery.B. He got a promotion.C. He is moving.D. He changed jobs.Passage 2Q: What does the woman suggest they do?A. Take a break.B. Buy some drinks.C. Go to the snack bar.D. Get some fresh 本人r.Passage 3Q: What does the man ask the woman to provide?A. The calculator.B. The receipt.C. The warranty.D. The credit card.Passage 4Q: What does the woman still need to do for the trip?A. Pack her suitcase.B. Buy some other things.C. Finish her work.D. W本人t for the man.Passage 5Q: What does the man think of the new art exhibition?A. It’s uninteresting.B. It’s abstract.C. It’s by the front entrance.D. It’s new.Passage 6Q: What does the woman say about the concert?A. The singer was terrible.B. The music was boring.C. The concert was amazing.D. The singer’s voice was terrible.从以上内容可以看出2023年6月英语四级听力原文及完整选项的内容涵盖了日常生活中具体的对话和情景描述。
英语四级听力真题(短文)
Students' pressure sometimes comes from their parents. Most parents are well meaning, but some of them aren' i very helpful with the problems their sons and daughters have in adjusting to college. And a few of them seem to go out of their way to add to their children' s difficulties. For one thing, parents are often not aware of the kinds of problems their children face. They don' t realize that the competition is keener, that the required standards of work are higher, and that their children may not be prepared for the change. Accustomed to seeing A' sandB' s on the high school report cards, they may be upset when their children' s first semester college grades are below that level. At their kindest, they may gently inquire why John or Mary isn' t doing better, whether he or she is trying as hard as he or she should, and so on. At their worst, they may threaten to take their children out of college, or cut off funds. Sometimes parents regard their children as extensions of themselves, and think it only right and natural that they determine what their children do with their lives. In their involvement and identification with their children, they forget that everyone is different, and that each person must develop in his or her own way. They forget that their children, who are now young adults, must be the ones responsible for what they do and what they are.
2021年6月英语四级真题听力 第5期 短文(1)_2
2021年6月英语四级真题听力第5期短文(1)Passage one段落一Attracting and feeding wild birds are entertaining activities that have long been enjoyed by people all over the world.吸引和喂养野生鸟类是一项令世界各地人们长期喜爱的娱乐活动。
Feeding birds has become so popular that prepared feed mixtures are readily available. We feed birds for many reasons.喂养鸟类已经变的如此普遍以至于鸟食随处可见。
我们喂养鸟类有很多原因。
Many pleasant hours can come from watching birds. A hobby often develops into a serious study of their habits.观察鸟类可以让我们度过很多愉快的时光。
爱好经常发展为一项严肃的鸟类习性研究。
Accurate identification of birds is usually the first goal. But observations that an amateur bird-watcher can make are really limitless.准确地辨认鸟类往往是第一个目标。
但是业余鸟类观察者可以做的观察确实是无止境的。
There is, however, responsibility associated with bird feeding, including a disease hazard.然而，与喂鸟有关的责任包括疾病风险。
Attracting numbers of birds continually to the same spot can be harmful to them, particularly species that pick food from the ground contaminated by the droppings of other birds.不断吸引大群的鸟类到同一个地方对这些鸟类是有害的，尤其是吃地上裹着其他鸟类粪便的食物。
2021年12月英语四级(第2套)听力真题 短文(1)_3
2021年12月英语四级(第2套)听力真题短文(1)All parents know it is difficult to get children to eat their vegetables. Some of them offer rewards or treats for children finishing their share. But researchers have discovered that youngsters who are not praised for trying vegetables are more likely to eat them eventually. The study found that the best way to get children to eat food they do not like is simply to give them repeated exposure to it. Psychologists from Ghent University in Belgium studied 98 children. They gave them five kinds of vegetables to eat-mushrooms, peas, eggplants, carrots and cabbages. The taste tests revealed that carrots were the least-liked vegetable among youngsters. The children were then given a bowl of boiled carrots and told to choose how much to eat. After 8 minutes, they were asked to rate the dish as “delicious,”“just OK” or “disgusting.” The trial went on twice a week for a month, with a follow-up taste test after 8 weeks. Children were split into three groups, with one group asked to try the bowl of carrots repeatedly with no further encouragement. The other two groups were given rewards of a toy or verbal praise. Afterthe trial, 81% of children who simply tried the carrots consistently liked them. This is in contrast to 68% for the group given a toy and 75% for the group given verbal praise.所有的父母都知道让孩子吃蔬菜很难。
2021年6月英语四级(第3套)听力真题 听力短文(2)
2021年6月英语四级(第3套)听力真题听力短文(2)In her early days as an emergency room physician, Dr. Joanna Meyer treated a child who had suffered a second degree burn.乔安娜·迈耶刚成为急诊室医生时，曾经治疗过一位二级烧伤的儿童患者。
After the child had been treated, and was being prepared for discharge, Dr. Meyer talked to the parents about how they should care for the child at home.治疗过后，患者准备出院，麦耶医生叮嘱孩子的父母如何在家中对他进行照料。
Also listening to her were a half dozen other family members.旁听的还有将近十来位亲属。
A few hours later, when she came to say goodbye, the family asked her to settle an argument they've been having over exactly what advice she had given.几个小时后，麦耶医生来告别，患者家属却告诉她他们就她之前给的建议起了争论，请她帮忙解决。
"As I talked to them, I was amazed," she said. "A11 of them had heard the simple instructions I had given just a few hours before.“她们跟我讲时，我非常吃惊。
就几条简单的说明，我刚说完才几个小时的时间，而且他们当时都听到了呀。
2023年3月英语四级听力真题及答案短文1 Passage One(网友版)
短文1 Passage1 Passage OneLove them or hate them, smartphones have become an integral part of our daily lives. But should they be left outoide the classroom?Nick Gibb,Minister for Scloini Standards in England believes schools should ban their pupils from bringing in smartphones.Astrid Natalie, a secondary school math teacher [16]incorporates phones into her classroom.“My school doesnithaye money for tablets.” She says. When students use their phones for research, they learned they have a powerful tool in their hands. If we stop chicej. UsIng phones, we're rejecting something they care about. Meanwhile, Helen Lockhart, a registered nurse working for community education, supports a complete ban. I'm banned from mobile use at work and my phone must be handed in. If I'm caught with it in my pocket. I will be ubiect-to disciplinary procedure,which will impact on my career.[Q17] We need to teach children how to behave like the professionals they're striving to become. Richard Stone, an English teacher thinks there should be a clear separation between school and home. "Students should do things differently in the two en irpments. Children are getting more than enough screen time in their lives [18]without the need to bring their phone into the classroom. The internet is too easy and too unreliable a research tool so let's leave phones and laptops at home and show them a different world in their lessons. one of books and pens”, he says. Question 16 What do we learn about Astrid Natalie,a secondary school math teacher?Question 17 Why does Helen Lockhart, a registered nurse support a complete ban on smartphone use in the classroom?Question 18 What should students do in the classroom? According to Richard Stone, an English teacher.。
大学英语四级(听力篇章)专项练习试卷22(题后含答案及解析)
大学英语四级（听力篇章）专项练习试卷22(题后含答案及解析) 题型有：1.听力原文：(16)On the sofa or lying in bed feeling ill? Chances are you’re tucking into some hot soup to help you feel better. It’s what your grandparents would have done, their grandparents and generations before that.(17)As far back as the 12th century, physicians were recommending chicken soup to combat a cold. Modern science has since found their instincts were largely right and it can be soothing and anti-inflammatory for those with colds.(17)It was still the same in the 16th century, when common wisdom was to give “nourishing, light and easily digested food” to the sick. Soups were recommended. The nutritional benefits are obvious. A healthy soup provides an easy way to digest the nutrients we need, especially when we’re ill.(16)There’s more than that. The psychological links people have with food do stem from childhood. That is a connection we make on a subconscious level as we grow up, so when we want to feel comforted we look to what our mothers would have provided. Over time we build up food associations with our homes—we like to think of them as warm and cozy. There’s a definite tie there to our appreciation of warm and comforting food. Not many recipes are still handed down through generations, but soup is one of them, with ancient recipes for soup remaining very similar to those in modern cookbooks.(18)People believe that there are emotional reasons for this. When we take soup to people in tough times, there’s something about it that means we are bringing comfort to them because it takes an enormous amount of care inside.16. What is the speaker mainly talking about?17. Why were soups recommended in ancient times?18. Why does taking soup to people in tough times mean bringing comfort to them?1．A．How we can recover soon from illnesses.B．Why we eat soup when we’re ill or in need of comfort.C．What soup we should have when we feel ill.D．How soup originated and developed.正确答案：B解析：主旨大意题。
2023年6月 四级英语听力短文 可可英语
2023年6月四级英语听力短文可可英语全文共10篇示例，供读者参考篇1Title: My Adventure at the Amusement ParkHi everyone! Today I want to tell you about my super fun day at the amusement park. It was in June 2023, and the weather was so nice and sunny. I went with my family and we were all super excited to go on all the rides.The first ride we went on was the roller coaster. It was so fast and went upside down! I screamed the whole time but it was so much fun. After that, we went on the spinning teacups ride and I felt so dizzy afterwards. But I couldn't stop smiling because it was so exciting.We also went on the giant Ferris wheel. We went all the way to the top and I could see the whole park from up there. It was so beautiful! Next, we went on the bumper cars and my dad kept bumping into me. It was so funny and we were all laughing so hard.I also tried the merry-go-round and felt like a princess riding on a horse. And of course, I had to get some cotton candy and popcorn to eat. Yummy!At the end of the day, we watched a fireworks show and it was so magical. The colors were so bright and beautiful in the night sky. I didn't want the day to end, but I was so tired from all the fun we had.I can't wait to go back to the amusement park again. It was the best day ever! Have you been to an amusement park before? What was your favorite ride? Let me know in the comments. Thanks for reading my story! Bye!篇2Hey guys! I’m so excited to tell you about the listening test I took last month in June 2023. It was the four-level English listening test on Keke English. It was super fun and I learned a lot from it!The first part of the test was about a boy named Tim who went to the beach with his family. It was so cool because the voices in the audio sounded like real people. Tim’s mom was asking him to put on sunscreen and Tim was playing in the sand.Then they had a picnic on the beach and Tim’s dad flew a kite. It was so much fun to listen to!The second part of the test was about a girl named Lucy who went shopping with her grandma. They went to a big mall and Lucy bought a new dress for a party. Her grandma bought some shoes and they both had ice cream at the food court. The audio was really clear and I could hear everything they were saying.The last part of the test was about a man named Mark who was traveling in Europe. He visited countries like France, Italy, and Spain. He tried different foods and saw famous landmarks like the Eiffel Tower and the Leaning Tower of Pisa. Mark took lots of pictures and talked to locals in English. It was so interesting to hear about his adventures!Overall, I had a great time taking the listening test on Keke English. I practiced my listening skills and learned new words and phrases. I can’t wait to take the next test and keep improving my English. If you want to improve your English too, I highly recommend trying out the Keke English listening tests. They are so much fun! See you next time, guys! Bye!篇3Oh my gosh, guys! I just listened to the June 2023 CET-4 listening test on Kiki English () and it was sooo crazy! The test had four sections and each one was full of surprises. Let me tell you all about it!In the first section, they played a conversation between two students talking about their summer vacation plans. One of them was going to the beach while the other was going camping in the mountains. It was so cool to hear about all the fun things they were going to do. I wish I could go on vacation too!The second section was a lecture about polar bears and how they are being affected by climate change. It was really sad to hear that their ice habitats are melting and they are having trouble finding food. We need to take care of our planet so that animals like polar bears can survive.Next, there was a discussion between a professor and a student about the importance of reading in today's world. The professor talked about how reading helps us learn new things and improve our vocabulary. I love reading, so I totally agree with them!Finally, the last section was a news report about a new technology that can clean up ocean pollution. It was so amazingto hear that scientists are working on ways to protect our oceans and marine life. I hope they can make a big difference!Overall, the CET-4 listening test was super interesting and I learned a lot from it. I can't wait to see what the next test will be about. I'll definitely keep listening to Kiki English for more fun and exciting listening practice. Bye for now!篇4Hello everyone! I'm here to tell you a story about a dog named Max and his adventures during the summer of 2023.One sunny day in June, Max woke up with a big yawn and stretched his legs. He was ready for a fun day ahead! Max lived in a small town called Sunnyville where the grass was always green and the birds were always chirping.Max decided to go on a walk to the park where he could play with his friends. As he walked through the streets, he met his friend Bella the cat. Bella said, "Hey Max, want to come with me to the fish market? I heard they have the best fish in town!" Max wagged his tail and said, "Sure, why not? Let's go!"At the fish market, they saw all kinds of fish - big fish, small fish, colorful fish! Bella couldn't resist and tried to catch a fishwith her paw, but the fish swam away quickly. Max laughed and said, "You're funny, Bella! Let's go to the park now, shall we?"In the park, Max and Bella played on the swings, slid down the slides, and chased each other around the playground. They had so much fun that they didn't realize how time flew by. Suddenly, they heard a loud noise coming from the pond. They ran towards it and saw a little duckling stuck in a pile of mud!Max didn't hesitate and jumped into the pond to rescue the little duckling. With all his strength, he pulled the duckling out of the mud and carried him to safety. The duckling was so grateful that he thanked Max and Bella with a quack-quack-quack!The sun was setting, and it was time to go home. Max and Bella walked back to Sunnyville, feeling happy and proud of themselves. They knew that they had made a difference in someone's life that day.And so, the summer of 2023 was filled with adventures, friendship, and laughter for Max and Bella. They had learned that no matter how big or small you are, you can always make a difference in the world. And they couldn't wait for more adventures in the future.The end. Thank you for listening to my story! Hope you enjoyed it!篇5Title: My Exciting Day at the ZooHi everyone! My name is Lily and I want to tell you all about the super fun day I had at the zoo last weekend.It was a sunny Saturday morning when my family and I decided to go to the zoo. We packed our snacks and drinks, put on our hats and sunscreen, and off we went. We were so excited to see all the animals!As soon as we arrived, I could hear the lions roaring in the distance. We ran to their enclosure and saw a big male lion with a majestic mane. He looked so powerful and fierce! I wished I could roar as loudly as him.Next, we visited the monkeys. They were swinging from branch to branch, playing and chattering. One cheeky monkey even tried to grab my hat! I couldn't stop laughing at their silly antics.After that, we went to see the elephants. They were so huge and gentle. I loved watching them spray themselves with waterand play with their trunks. I even got to feed them some peanuts – they were so gentle taking them from my hand.We also saw the giraffes with their long necks reaching up to the leaves on the trees. They looked so elegant and graceful. I wished I could be as tall as them!The highlight of the day was the dolphin show. The dolphins were so clever and talented. They danced and flipped in the water, splashing everyone in the front row. I was in awe of their beauty and intelligence.As the day came to an end, I didn't want to leave the zoo. I had so much fun seeing all the different animals and learning about them. I can't wait to go back again soon!That was my exciting day at the zoo. I hope you enjoyed hearing about it as much as I enjoyed experiencing it. Thank you for listening! See you next time! Bye!篇6Title: My Exciting Day at the Amusement ParkHi everyone, today I want to tell you all about my amazing day at the amusement park with my friends. It was so much fun and I can't wait to share all the cool things we did!First, we arrived at the park early in the morning and we were all super excited to start our day of fun. We bought our tickets and headed straight to the roller coaster. It was so fast and it felt like we were flying through the air! We screamed and laughed the whole time.After the roller coaster, we went on the bumper cars and had a blast crashing into each other. We were all giggling and having the best time. Then, we tried out the giant Ferris wheel and got to see the whole park from way up high. It was so cool!Next, we decided to try some of the games at the carnival area. We played ring toss, balloon darts, and even won some prizes. I got a cute stuffed animal and I was so happy!For lunch, we ate some delicious cotton candy, popcorn, and hot dogs. It was so yummy and we were all full of energy for more rides and games in the afternoon.We went on the log flume and got completely soaked, but it was so much fun. We were screaming and laughing the whole time. Then, we tried the spinning teacups and we were all spinning so fast, it was dizzying but so entertaining.As the day came to an end, we watched the parade and fireworks show. It was so magical and the lights were so colorfuland bright. We all held hands and sang along to the music. It was the perfect end to a perfect day.I had the best time ever at the amusement park and I can't wait to go back again. I hope you all get to have as much fun as I did with your friends and family. Thanks for listening to my story! Bye!篇7Title: My Adventure at the Summer CampHi everyone! I’m excited to sh are with you all about my awesome adventure at the summer camp last month. It was a super fun and amazing experience that I will never forget!First of all, let me tell you about the campsite. It was located in the mountains surrounded by beautiful trees and a glistening lake. The air was so fresh and clean, and the scenery was just breathtaking! We stayed in cozy cabins and had campfires every night where we sang songs and told stories.During the day, we had so many cool activities to do. We went hiking in the woods, where we saw squirrels, birds, and even a deer! We also had a scavenger hunt, where we searched for hidden treasures around the campsite. And my favorite partwas the talent show, where I performed a magic trick that wowed everyone!But the most thrilling activity was the zip line adventure. We climbed up a tall tower and zipped down a long line through the trees. It was so fast and exhilarating, I felt like I was flying! I was a bit scared at first, but once I did it, I couldn’t stop smiling.Overall, my summer camp adventure was truly amazing. I made so many new friends, tried new things, and had the time of my life. I can’t wait to go back next year and create more wonderful memories. Summer camp rocks!篇8Title: My Crazy Adventure in 2023 JuneHi guys! I wanna tell you all about my crazy adventure in June 2023. It was soooooo epic! So, here's what happened...It was a sunny day and I was chilling at home when I suddenly got a message from my friends. They told me about this super cool treasure hunt happening in our town. I was like, "OMG, I gotta join!" So, I grabbed my bike and rushed to the meeting point.When I got there, I saw a bunch of my friends all pumped up and ready to go. The organizer explained the rules and gave us our first clue. It was so exciting! We had to solve riddles, find hidden clues and race against time. We were running all over the place, trying to crack the codes and piece together the puzzle.At one point, we had to climb a tree to reach a secret spot where the next clue was hidden. I was so scared but I did it! My friends cheered me on and we continued our quest with even more determination.After hours of running around, we finally reached the final destination. We uncovered the treasure chest and inside was a bunch of candies and toys. We were all screaming with joy and hugging each other. It was the best feeling ever!I'll never forget that day. It was full of fun, laughter and friendship. I can't wait for our next adventure together. Who knows what crazy thing we'll do next time!And that's the end of my story. Hope you enjoyed it as much as I did. Bye guys!篇9Title: My Adventure at the ZooHi everyone! This is Lily, and I want to tell you about the super fun day I had at the zoo last weekend. It was so cool!First, me and my family went to see the lions. They were so big and had really fluffy manes. I even heard one of them roar! It was so loud and scary, but also really exciting.Next, we went to the monkey section. The monkeys were swinging from branch to branch and making funny faces at us. I wanted to stay there all day and play with them!After that, we saw the giraffes. They were so tall and had really long necks. I tried to count their spots, but there were too many to count!Then, we went to the elephant area. The elephants were splashing around in a big pool of water. They looked like they were having so much fun. I wish I could swim with them!Finally, we went to the penguin exhibit. The penguins were waddling around and diving into the water. They were so cute! I wanted to take one home with me.I had the best day ever at the zoo. I saw so many amazing animals and learned a lot of cool facts about them. I can't wait to go back and visit my animal friends again soon! Thanks for reading about my adventure. Bye!篇10Title: My Adventure with Coco English in June 2023Hi everyone! I'm gonna tell you about my super cool adventure with Coco English in June 2023. So, my school organized a field trip to the Coco English Learning Center and it was so much fun!First, we arrived at the center, and it was like a magical place with colorful walls and lots of books. Our teacher told us that we were going to participate in a listening practice session with the Coco English team. I was so excited!We put on our headphones and listened to different stories and conversations in English. The Coco English teachers were so friendly and made the listening exercises so interesting. I learned a lot of new words and phrases that day.After the listening practice, we played some games to practice our English speaking skills. We had to describe pictures, act out scenes, and even sing English songs. It was so much fun and I felt more confident speaking English.At the end of the session, we received certificates for completing the listening practice session. I was so proud of myself and couldn't wait to come back to Coco English again.Overall, my adventure with Coco English in June 2023 was amazing. I had so much fun and learned a lot of new things. I can't wait to continue practicing my English skills with Coco English in the future!That's all for now! See you next time! Bye-bye!。
听力训练：大学英语四级听力训练二
Directions:In this section, you will hear 10 short conversations. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the question will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B), C) and D), and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.Section A Conversations（对话） 1. A) This is the second time the woman said that. B) He agrees with the woman. C) He wants her to tell him her favorite food. D) The woman is always eating in the dining hall. 2. A) At a hotel. B) At a library. C) At a bank. D) At a restaurant. 3. A) Both of them have overcome their fear of height. B) They are both afraid of high places. C) The woman is still afraid of high places but the man isn't. D) Both of them prefer standing in high places. 4. A) Bags. B) Shoes. C) Sweaters. D) Sweets. 5. A) It is too expensive. B) It is cheap even if the utilities aren't included. C) He doesn't need to pay for the utilities. D) It is not so high if the utilities are included. 6. A) She wants to know who needs the car. B) His brother should let him use the car. C) The subway is fine with her. D) A car wouldn't be any faster. 7. A) It's better to start the trip on Saturday. B) Either Saturday or Sunday would be fine. C) It's fine to put it off till Sunday. D) It's better to cancel the trip to New York. 8. A) Because she has been on a diet. B) Because she has always gone hungry. C) Because she was sick. D) Because she was injured. 9. A) Somebody else told him Fred had called. B) The man looked for Fred in the lab. C) It wasn't really Fred who called. D) Fred probably borrowed someone else's sleeping bag. 10. A) She prefers hot weather. B) Visiting Washington is enjoyable despite the heat. C) The man should visit Washington when it's cooler. D) She agrees that going to the beach would have been better. Section B Passages （短⽂） Directions:In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center. Passages: 11. A) He was sure it would have a large market. B) He wanted to use it for absorbing ink. C) He needed a lot of paper to make notes on. D) He didn't want to see so much paper wasted. 12. A) It is made from glue. B) It is used to dry wet ink marks. C) It is used for drawing or printing. D) It is used for writing. 13. A) The Making of Paper. B) Paper Discovered by Accident. C) An Experiment. D) A Useless Product. Passage 2. 14. A) Because he often disappeared suddenly. B) Because he was forty-five and still unmarried. C) Because he was rich but didn't even have a car. D) Because people didn't know much about his private life. 15. A) He was always well-dressed. B) He led a simple and peaceful life. C) He lived comfortably without a job. D) He liked to live in luxurious hotels. 16. A) A reporter. B) A detective. C) A housebreaker. D) A photographer. 17. A) He got married. B) He was sent to prison. C) He was sent to hospital. D) He went to work in London. Passage 3. 18. A) Its rich natural resources. B) Its climate. C) Its strategic location on trading routes. D) Its political system. 19. A) It became more populated. B) Its power and influence decreased. C) The speed of its economic development was fastened. D) People there moved out of the city. 20. A) Consumption of large amount of coal causes air-pollution. B) People in the two countries could set up a lot of new factories by importing large amount of coal. C) The large deposit of coal accelerated the development of the Industrial Revolution by providing fuel for factories and furnaces. D) The large deposit of coal handicapped their economic development.。
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四级英语听力训练短文
hat Kind Of Dogs Are Sled Dogs?
In books and movies like Call of the Wild, huge, vicious huskies pull sleds for hundreds of miles over the Alaskan tundra. A Moment of Science wonders, what kind of dogs are sled dogs?
Husky
Most champion sled dogs are not pure husky： in fact, the “Alaskan Husky” isn’t really a breed at all：it’s a mix of various breeds. Although not pure bred, every sled dog must be carefully bred for life on the trail.
The dogs need heavy coats to protect them from the cold, and tough feet to prevent injuries. Unlike the tough dogs in the movies, dogs with softer feet wear booties when they run.
Sled Dogs
The dogs also need compact bodies to maximize endurance. The sled dogs’ remarkable endurance is t hanks to their large heart-to-body ratio, and their ability to carry oxygen from the lungs to the muscles, which is about three times that of a human being
On film, large dogs seem powerful, but their size decreases their ability to use oxygen efficiently. In competitive dog-sledding, dogs usually weigh less than 55 pounds and can comfortably trot over 70 miles a day.
Temperment
A sled dog also needs the right temperament. They must love running and be sociable and obedient. Like wild dogs, each team has a hierarchy, but the dogs struggle for position by taking aggressive or submissive postures such as squealing and rolling. Real dogfights are rare because the dogs are carefully introduced and trained before going out on the trail.
The careful crossing of northern dogs, like Malamutes, with southern breeds like Greyhounds produces dogs with the right stuff to be sled dogs.
雪橇狗是什么品种？
在书里或者在像《野性的呼唤》之类的电影里，巨型凶猛的哈士奇在阿拉斯加的冻原上可驰骋数百英里。
《科学一刻》栏目想知道，到底什么样的狗是雪橇狗呢？
哈士奇
绝大部分冠军雪橇狗都不是纯种哈士奇：事实上，所谓的“阿拉斯加哈士奇”根本就不是一个品种，而是由多个品种杂交而成。
即使并非纯种，每条雪橇狗在其拉雪橇的生涯中都需精心喂养。
狗狗们需穿戴厚重的保暖服以免受寒，以及拥有强健的足部以防止受伤。
与电影里面强壮的狗狗不同，足部柔软的狗狗在奔跑时会穿上短靴。
雪橇狗
狗狗们需要结实的身躯以使自身耐力化。
雪橇狗耐力持久，主要是因为它们的心脏对比其身体来说相当之大，并且它们将肺部的氧气供给给肌肉的水平是人类的三倍。
在电影里，体型巨大的狗狗看起来很强壮，而事实上它们的体型弱化了它们利用氧气的水平。
在雪橇狗竞技当中，通常体重在55磅以下的狗狗每天能够轻松地慢跑70英里。
性情
雪橇狗需性情温和。
他们必须热爱奔跑，温顺友好。
正如野狗一样，每个狗群都有头狗，但是狗狗们通过极具侵略性的长吠或者表达顺从的滚地等动作来获取位置。
狗狗们混战的机率较小，因为在进入雪橇队之前他们就已经受到了良好的引导和训练。
北方的爱斯基摩狗与南方品种如长腿猎狗等交配得当，那么他们的后代将具备成为雪橇狗的优良基因。