2014年专四听写文本
2014年专四真题听力及原文
2014年专四真题听力及原文(附mp3)2014年专四真题听力及原文(附mp3)Part I DICTATION (15MIN)Listen to the following passage.Altogether the passage will beread to you four times.Duri ng the first reading,which will bedone at normal speed,listen and try to understand them eaning.For the second and third readings,the passage will beread sentence by sentence,or phrase by phrase,with intervals of15 seconds.The last reading will be done at normal s peed againand during this time you should check your work.You will then be given 2 min utes to checkthrough your work once more.Please write the whole passage on ANSWER SHEET ONE.Now,listen to the passage.PART Ⅱ LISTENING COMPREHE (20 MIN)In sections A, B and C you will hear everything ONCE ONLY. Listen carefully and then an swer thequestions that follow. Mark the correct answer to each question on your answer sheet.SECTION A CONVERSATIONSIn this section you will hear several conversations. Listen to the conversations carefully a nd thenanswer the questions that follow.Questions l to 3 are based on the following conversation．At the end of the conversation , you willbe given 15 seconds to answer the questions．Now, listen to the conversation.1. What are they mainly talking about in the conversation?A. Transport.B. Customers.C. Relocation.D. Restaurants.2. Which of the following is mentioned by Tim as a good reason for moving?A. More office space.B. Convenient parking.C. Fewer office workers.D. A near-by train station.3. Why is Jane worried about winter in the new location?A. It is much colder there.B. There are few activities.C. There are no good restaurants.D. There is no cinema or theatre.Questions 4 to 7 are based on the following conversation．At the end of the conversation，youwill be given 20 seconds to answer the questions．Now, listen to the conversation．4. Miss Parkinson became interested in her own business _______.A. before she worked for the media companyB. when she was on holiday five years agoC. after she went to therapists and classesD. after her friend recommended it to her5. Why did she ask her teachers to teach her at home?A. She was busier than before.B. It was more convenient.C. She liked to exercise at home.D. She was given a promotion.6. Which of the following is NOT true according to the conversation?A. She recommended people to take classes.B. She was willing to pay more for classes a t home.C. She left her job immediately after her promotion.D. She regarded the business as a p astime atfirst.7. Why did she finally leave her job?A. She got bored with her job.B. She saw an opportunity.C. She needed the money.D. She was forced to leave.Questions 8 to 10 are based on the following conversation．At the end of the conversati on，youwill be given 15 seconds to answer the questions．Now, listen to the conversation．8. Which of the following is NOT mentioned about the single-lens reflex?A. Different lenses can be used.B. Focusing is easier.C. You can see what you are taking.D. It is cheaper and lighter.9. According to the shop assistant, the main difference between the two types of camera s lies in_______.A. lensB. priceC. weightD. size10. It can be inferred from the conversation that the customer is more likely to buy ____ ___ inthe end.A. a single-lens cameraB. nothingC. a rangefinder cameraD. several lenses insteadSECTION B PASSAGESIn this section ,you will hear several passages. Listen to the passages carefully and then answerthe questions that follow.Questions 11 to 13 are based on the following passage．At the end of the passage, you will begiven 15 seconds to answer the questions．Now, listen to the passage．11. Which of the following details about the front of the house is CORRECT?A. The front is pink.B. The curtain is drawn.C. No window can be seen.D. There are two doors.12. What is to the immediate left side of the house?A. A washing line.B. Another house.C. A flat area.D. A chimney.13. Where is the small town in the picture?A. Between two hills.B. Further to the left of the house.C. At the back of the house.D. At the side of a hill.Questions 14 to 17 are based on the following passage．At the end of the passage, you will begiven 20 seconds to answer the questions．Now, listen to the passage．14. When did Ben first become interested in Mongolia?A. When he grew up.B. When he learned Mongolian.C. When he returned home.D. When he was nine years old.15. Where did he spend most of his teenage years?A. In Mongolia.B. In the Arab world.C. In his hometown.D. In some other regions.16. We learn from the passage that Ben _______ while doing his master’s degree.A. became interested in classical MongolianB. learned classical and modern MongolianC. gave up modern MongolianD. mastered modern Mongolian17. Which of the following details is NOT true according to the passage?A. Ben wants to visit Mongolia when the weather is warm.B. Ben considers the travel ex pensereasonable.C. The trip today is expensive considering inflation.D. Ben was unable to travel to Mong olia in1971.Questions 18 to 20 are based on the following passage．At the end of the passage, you will begiven 15 seconds to answer the questions．Now, listen to the passage．18. Which is the height of towers at Sky Greens vertical farm?A. 9 meters.B. 20 meters.C. 100 meters.D. 40 meters.19. Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?A. The farm sells its vegetables to a local supermarket.B. The farm uses less water and energy togrow vegetables.C. The farm causes less pollution in its production.D. The farm sells at the same price as importedproduce20. According to the passage, one particular advantage of the Sky Green is _______.A. local climateB. local supportC. plan for expansionD. closeness to the citySECTION C NEWS BROADCASTIn this section,you will hear several news items.Listen to themcarefully and then answer the questions that follow.Questions21and22are based OH the following news．At theend of the news item，you will be given10seconds to answer the questions．Now listen to thenews．21.According to the passage,Turkish police were unsure about_______.A.when the woman was killedB.the main cause of the deathC.the woman’s identityD.why she failed to return home22.How many people had been detained by Turkish police?A. 9.B. 19.C.22.D. 33.Questions23and24are based on the following news．At the end of the news item．you will be given10seconds to answer the questions．Now,listen to the news．23.What is the situation now in Kidal according to the news?A.Islamist militants are still in control of the town.B.French forces have entered the town.C.French are going to land at the airport.D.Islamist militants are attacking the airport.24.Why did the French launch the military operation?A.To control Kidal airport.B.To protect the town.C.To protect the capital Bamako.D.To fight against Islamist militants.Questions25and26are based on the following news．At the end of the news item,you will be given10seconds to answer the questions．Now,listen to the news．25.Which of the following is TRUE about the immigration reform?A.It was proposed by a group of senators.B.Mr Obama had carried out the reform.C.Illegal immigrants would soon be given citizenship.D.The reform failed to improve the current system.26.According to Obama’s2011blueprint,how long would it take for illegal immigrants to gainciti zenship?A.Eight years.B.Five years.C.Thirteen years.D.Eleven years.Questions27and28are based on the following news．At the end of the news item，you will be given10seconds to answer the questions．Now,listen to the news．27.What is Lorraine Melvill’s business?A.Running a plastic surgery clinic.B.Arranging for surgery and safaris.C.Providing consultancy to local people.anizing trips to UK and American.28.Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the news item?A.Local African clients helped keep her business going.B.Her clients were unable to pay her the money.C.Her business was affected by the global financial crisis.D.She still had as many European client sas before.Questions29is based on the following news.At the end of the news item,you will be given5sec onds to answer the question.Now,listen to the news.29.What is the main idea of the news item?A.Foreign investment in unstable regions.B.BP’s presence in North Africa.C.Security concerns in risky countries.D.Protection for foreign oil workers.Questions30is based on the following news.At the end of the news item,you will be given5sec onds to answer the question.Now,listen to the news.30.What is the main message of thenews it em?A.London attracts shoppers from all over the world.B.Most people in Nigeria live in poverty.C.Wealthier Nigerians become a big spender.D.People from the Middle East are the mostwealth y.PART II LISTENING COMPREHENSION SECTION DBC;SECTION B11-15.BAADB16-20.BCACB;SECTION C21-25.BABBB26-30.CBBAC听力材料原文PART Ⅱ LISTENING COMPREHE (20 MIN)SECTION A CONVERSATIONSQuestions1to3are based on the following conversation.M:We have to move the company to a new office.W:I think that's a great idea,Tim.M:Good.W:We should be in the centre of town.We'll be nearer to our customers.M:Jane,I...W:The transport is better...M:Jane,I...W: ...and there are lots of good restaurants.M:Jane,I think we should move to the country.W:Oh!M:For...against.For:cheaper rent,cheaper houses,cleaner air.It's quieter.There's not so muchnois e.And parking's easier.Do you agree that these are all good reasons for moving?W:Yes,I agree.But let's talk about the things against moving.Number one.A long way from somec lients.M:Yes,but that's not a problem.W:What about communications?M:There's an airport near the new location as well as a motorway.And there are fast trains toeve rywhere from there.W:So communications are better than they are from here?M:I think so.W:But what do we do with our spare time?I know we can go for walks in the country.Perhaps go horse-riding.But we can only do that in summer.What do we do in winter?When it's cold andwet. It's not like here in the city,is it?M:I agree.But in the town over there---twenty minutes by car---there are cinemas,theatres,good restaurants and there's a jazz club.So,I think our company should move to the country.Do youagr ee?W:I am afraid I don't.Questions4to7are based on the following conversation.M:So,Miss Parkinson,you organize fitness training and beauty treatments for working women? W:That's right,Mr.Cruise.M:Could you tell me how you first got the idea for the business?W:Certainly.I suppose it all started about5years ago.I was on holiday and had a very bad skiinga ccident.I found that the only thing that helped the pain was massage and gentle exercise,likeyoga or stretching exercises.So I used to go to therapists and classes after work.M:Where did you work at that time?W:In the training department of a media company.M:I see.W:But then I got a promotion to training manager.That meant I worked longer hours and wasdiffi cult to get to classes.I asked some of my teachers if they would come to my house instead,andmo st of them agreed.It was more expensive but I thought it was worth it.Lots of my friends lovedthe idea too.So I recommended people to them.That's when I began to realize that maybe I couldma ke a business out of it.M:Did you give up your job then?W:No,not immediately.The idea was too scary.I had a good job with a good salary,and startingmy own business seemed a bit risky.So I just did it at a hobby really.M:So why did you leave your job in the end?W:Well,the decision was made for me really.My company decided to relocate to a differenttown. They offered me the choice of relocating with themor quite a large sum of money if Ipreferred to leave.I know an opportunity when I see it.So I took the money!M:Good for you.Questions8to10are based on the following conversation.M:Good afternoon,madam.W:Good afternoon.I'd like to buy a camera.M:We have all kinds of cameras here,madam.What sorts of camera are you thinking you arebuyi ng?W:Well,I don't know anything about cameras.But my friend tells me that35-millimeter cameras are the best.M:Well,they are certainly the much popular.Would you like a rangefinder type or a single-lensref lex?W:What's the difference?M:With a single-lens reflex,you actually look through the lens when you're taking a photo.So you can see exactly what you are taking.W:That seems a good idea.M:Yes,focusing is easier,too.Try this one.It's a good mate.W:Yes,I see what you mean.The image is very clear and bright.M:That's right.Moreover,you can use a number of different lenses.Let me put a telephoto lens on for you to try.W:My world!That's very good.I can see the people across the street as if they are inside theshop!M:Being able to change the lens is very important,in my opinion.You can't do that with mostrang efinder cameras though they smaller and cheaper.W:How much is this camera?M:The list price is5,000.But I can let you have it for4,500.W:That's far too much!Did you say that rangefinder cameras are cheaper?M:Yes,they are much cheaper.W:Good!Show me some,please.SECTION B PASSAGESQuestions11to13are based on the following passage.This is a picture.In the foreground there's a house built into the side of a bare hill.The house isact ually cut out of the rock,and the front is painted white.There's a single window with a pinkcurtain across it and a wooden door.This rock house is clearly inhabited because in front of thehousether e is washing hanging on a washing line in what looks like the front yard.Then,above thepainted fr ont of the house,they've built a chimney.It's quite possible that at the back of this samehill there' s another door---or the front of another house,perhaps.At the side of the house,to theleft there' s a flat area.They've got chairs there and one person appears to be serving food.They'rewearing c asual summer clothes.Further to the left is another chimney,which probably belongs to adifferent house.In the background of the picture,a long way from this particular bare hill,there'sanother hi ll.Then,in between there's a relatively flat plain,and then there's a small town.It lookslike a town because there are a lot of white housesand each one is quite close to the nextbuilding.This must be a hot country because the sky is blue and there isn't much vegetation.Ishould think that rock h ouses are actually really cool and pleasant to live in.Questions14to17are based on the following passage.Ben became interested in Mongolia early in life.When he was nine years old he read a book about Marco Polo,about how Marco Polo traveled with his uncles on the ultimate business tripto theMo ngol Empire at its height.Marco Polo's trip lasted almost a quarter of a century,during which hegr ew up,mastered Mongolian,gained the confidence of the Mongol emperor,and then eventuallyret urned home with fantastic tales of strange lands and stranger people.The story of Marco Polofasci nated Ben.Ben tried to save money from his first job delivering newspaperswith an eye towarda$ 3,000trip to Mongolia.But in those days it would take him years to have the money ready.Sohe c ontinued to read about Mongolia in the meantimebut spent most of his teenage years in theArab world,where he learned the language and became interested in journalism.He took courses incla ssical and modern Mongolianwhile studying for his master's degree and found it verydifficult.But he still wants to visit Mongolia in the spring or summer,he said."Mongolianwinters,when temper atures drop to -30 °C are not for me."The price today with an upscalecompany is reasonable,Ben said,"compared to the$3,000it was back in1971.Today the sametrip is around$5,000,which tho ugh still a large sum,is,in terms of inflation,a good bargain."Questions18to20are based on the following passage.Less than20miles from Singapore's skyscrapers is a completely different set of high-risetowers.M uch smaller in scale but with a big ambition,over100nine-meter tall towers at SkyGreens verticalfarmoffer a new vision of urban sustainability.Green vegetables like Chinesecabbage are grown,st acked in greenhouses,and sold at local supermarkets.The farm was built in2009and since Octobe r this yearthe fully operating farm has been supplying one of city'ssupermarketswith weekly deliv eries of its greens.The Sky Greens produce costs around40%morethan an imported equivalent.H owever,the small amount of energy and water needed to grow thevegetables,and the close proxi mity to the consumer,means that carbon dioxide emitted inproduction and transportation is kept to a minimum.The Sky Greens venture is supported by theSingaporean governmentand has anoth er advantage over other urban farms around theworld:abundant natural heating and light.Singap ore has year-round temperatures of around30degrees Celsiusand the farm is set in an open area designated by the government as an agro-technology park,miles away from the shadow of city sk yscrapers.And there are plans for thecurrent site to expand to produce up to two tons of greensa week next year and build over2,000towers in the next few years.SECTION C NEWS BROADCASTNews Item 1 (For Questions 21 and 22)The family of Sarai Sierra,an American womanwho wentmissing in Istanbul nearly two weeks ago ,is in mourning afterlearning that Turkish police found her body Saturday.Turkishpolice found the woman's body near ancient stone walls inIstanbul's Sarayburnu district.Police suspected she had beenkilled at another location.Police told CNN's sister network CNNTurkthat the body of the33-y ear-old mother of two showedsigns of stab wounds.However,the police chief of Istanbul,Huseyin Capkin,said Sierra died from ablow to her head.Nine suspects had been detained in connection with the woman's disappearanceand death.Sierra's family and friends first sounded the alarm las t weekafter she did not arrive on areturn flight from Istanbul on January22.News Item 2 (For Questions 23 and 24)French forces say they have entered Kidal in the north of Mali,the last major town they have yet t osecure in their drive against Islamist militants.French forces now control Kidal airport after anum ber of aircraft,including helicopters,landed there last night.Islamist militants were reported tohav e already left the townand it was unclear who was in charge.France --- the former colonialpower i n Mali--- launched a military operation this month after Islamist militantsappeared to bethreateni ng the south.French army spokesman confirms that"French troops were deployedovernight in Ki dal".One regional security source told the Press that French aircraft had landed atKidaland that pr otection helicopters are in the sky.Kidal,930miles north-east of the capitalBamako,was until recently under the control of the Islamist mil itants.News Item 3 (For Questions 25 and 26)US President Barack Obama has said the time has comefor a review on the US immigrationsystem .He made his case at a high school in Las Vegas,Nevada,a day after a group of senatorsoutlined a framework for reform.The White House and senators envisage a path to citizenshipformany of an estimated11million undocumented immigrants in the US.He noted that the currentsystem was" out of date and badly broken".Mr Obama's case for an immigration reform reflects ablueprint he rolled out in2011,though that did not go far.Mr Obama now backs the Senate planincluding maki ng illegal immigrants pay taxes and fines,and sending them to the back of thequeue before they c an become American citizens.His2011blueprint also focused on a path topermanent residency and eventual citizenship.After eight years,individuals would be allowed tobecome legal permanent residentsand would eventually become citizens five years later,accordingto his2011blueprint.News Item 4 (For Questions 27 and 28)In a suburb in northern Johannesburg South Africa,Lorraine Melvillis running around trying toorg anize hospital visits for her clients staying in her guest house.She started herbusiness,"Surgeon an d Safari,"back in2000and since then she has had people from all over theworldcome to her to fa cilitate their cosmetic procedures,and perhaps go on safari too."For mostpeople in the first-world economies like the UK,and especially in America,their biggest desire is togo on African safari,"sh e explains,"and yet their greatest want in their life was to have plasticsurgery,so why not put the t wo together?"Like most companies,however,Surgeon and Safariwas hit by the global financial cri sis,particularly as a number of Melvill's clients were borrowingmoney to afford their procedures. However,whilst the United States and eurozone economies mayhave languished,Melvill says that she has benefited from the growth of some African countries'economies."There is a huge emerg ence of local Africansthat chose to come to South Africa forelective surgery,whether it be breast r eduction,tummy tucks,"she says.News Item 5 (For Question 29)The bloodshed at In Amenas has left the oil and gas industrystruggling to come to terms withwha t it might mean for investment in risky countries.Bob Dudley,BP's chief executivesays thecompany is"reviewing security"at its other facilities in the region and around the world.The attackis the w orst tragedy of its kind in living memorydespite the energy industry's presence in manyunstable r egions.BP has"never experienced an attack on this scale before",Mr Dudleysays.Security remains a top priority in countries such as Iraq,where there have been instances ofworkers being kidnapp ed.The perception of risk for foreign oil workers and their families in NorthAfrica,has soared.News Item 6 (For Question 30)Shopping is a serious business in London whatever the season--- but it doesn't get much moreseri ous than this time of year.The UK's capital January sales sees throngs of dedicatedshopaholicscra m its countless department stores,quirky boutiques and market stalls,keen to gettheir hands on t he latest fashion trends and product offers.But it's not just domestic spendingthat's keeping the ti lls ringing in London.While the vibrant city's high-end stores are no strangersto overseas visitors, with those from the Middle East typically spending the most,a surprising newcontender has emer ged in recent times as a big spenderin the international market ---Nigeria.Nigeria's economic gro wth has averaged about7.4%annually over the pastdecade,creating a wealthier Nigerian elite wi th a large spending power.At the same time,however,robust economic growth has not reduced p overty in the country,with about two thirds of itspopulation living on less than$1per day.。
2014年12月四级听力原文+全文翻译
2014年12月四级听力原文第一套Conversation OneW: Hi, Eric! How is your weekend?嗨，埃里克！你周末过得怎么样？M: Great! I met Maria’s parents and we told them we want to be engaged.男：伟大！我遇见了玛丽亚的父母，我们告诉他们我们想订婚。
W: Eric, that’s wonderful. Congratulations!女：埃里克，太棒了。
祝贺你!M: Thanks, Alice. I really like her parents, too. They are very nice. Mrs. Comona speaks four languages and Mr. Comona is a diplomat. In fact, he gave us a speech at the law school on Saturday morning.男：谢谢，爱丽丝。
我也很喜欢她的父母。
他们很好。
Comona太太会说四种语言，Comona 先生是一位外交官。
事实上，他星期六早上在法学院给我们做了演讲。
W: Oh, that was Maria’s father? I heard his speech.哦，那是玛丽亚的父亲？我听到他的演讲。
M: You did?男：你呢？W: Well, I heard part of it and listened to it for ten minutes, and then I fell asleep. I thought that was in class. Anyway, tell me about your weekend.女：嗯，我听到一部分，听了十分钟，然后我睡着了。
我以为那是在课堂上。
无论如何，告诉我你的周末。
M: Saturday evening we saw a play. And Sunday afternoon we watched a soccer game. Then Sunday night we all went out for dinner, Maria, her parents, and me. That was the first chance we had to talk. W: Were you nervous?男：星期六晚上我们看了一场戏。
2014年专业英语四级听力专项（一）
2014年专业英语四级听力专项（一）专业英语四级听力专项(一)一、Dictation（本大题2小题．每题15.0分，共30.0分。
Listen to the following passage. Altogether the passage will be read to you four times. During the first reading, which will be done at normal speed, listen and try to understand the meaning. For the second and third readings, the passage will be read sentence by sentence, or phrase by phrase, with intervals of 15 seconds. The last reading will be done at normal speed again and during this time you should check your work. You will then be given 2 minutes to check through your work once more. Please write the whole passage on ANSWER SHEET ONE.）第1题【正确答案】：[听力原文]SalmonEvery year millions of salmon swim from the ocean into the mouths of rivers and then steadily up the rivers. / Passing through waters, around rocks and waterfalls, / the fish finally reach their original streams or lakes. / They dig out nests in the riverbed and lay their eggs. / Then, exhausted by their journey, / the parent salmon die. / They have finished the task that nature has given them. /Months, or years later, the young fish start their trip to the ocean. / They live in the salt water from 2 to 7 years / until they too are ready to swim back to reproduce. / Their life cycle helps man provide himself with a basic food, fish. /When the adult salmon gather at the river mouths for the annual trip up the rivers / they are in the best possible condition / and nearly every harbor has its salmon fishing fleet ready to catch thousandsfor markets.[听写点评]·这是一篇说明文，围绕着鲑鱼的繁衍展开论述。
2014年专四听力与答案
2014年专四听力与答案2014年专四听力真题与答案Section A: Conversations1.What are they mainly talking about in the conversation ?A.Transport.B.Customers.C.Relocation.D.Restaurants.2.Which of the following is mentioned by Tim as a good reason for moving?A.More office spaceB.Convenient parking.C.Fewer office workers.D.A near-by train station.3.Why is Jane worried about winter in the new location?A.It is much colder there.B.There are few activities.C.There are no good restaurants.D.There is no cinema or theatre.4.Miss Parkinson became interested in her own business_______.A.Before she worked for the media companyB.When she was on holiday five years agoC.After she went to therapists and classesD.After her friend recommended it to her5.Why did she ask her teachers to teach her at home?A.She was busier than before.B.It was more convenient.C.She liked to exercise at home.D.She was given a promotion.6.Which of the following is NOT true according to the conversation?A.She recommended people to take classes.B.She was willing to pay more for classes at home.C.She left her job immediately after her promotion.D.She regarded the business as a pastime at first.7.Why did she finally leave her job?A.She got bored with her job.B.She saw an opportunity.C.She needed the money.D.She was forced to leave.Questions 8—10 are based on the following conversation.8.Which of the following is NOT mentioned about the single-lens reflex?A.Different lenses can be used.B.Focusing is easier.C.You can see what you are taking.D.It is cheaper and lighter.9.According to the shop assistant, the main difference between the two types ofcameras lies in_____.A.LensB.PriceC.WeightD.Size10.It can be inferred from the conversation that the customer is more likely tobuy_____ in the end.A.A single-lens cameraB.NothingC. A rangefinder cameraD.Several lenses insteadSection B PASSAGESQuestions 11—13 are based on the following passages.11.Which of the following details about the front of the house is CORRECT?A.The front is pink.B.The curtain is drawn.C.No window can be seen.D.There are two doors.12.What is to the immediate left side of the house?A.A washing line.B.Another house.C. A flat area.D.A chimney.13.Where is the small town in the picture?A.Between two hills.B.Further to the left of the house.C.At the back of the house.D.At the side of a hill.Questions 14—17 are based on the following passages.14.When did Ben first become interested in Mongolia?A.When he grew up.B.When he learned Mongolian.C.When he returned home.D.When he was nine years old.15.Where did he spend most if his teenage years?A.In Mongolia.B.In the Arab world.C.In his hometown.D.In some other regions.16.We learn from the passage that Ben____ while doing his master’s degree.A.Became interested in classical MongolianB.Learned classical and modern MongolianC.Gave up modern MongolianD.Mastered modern Mongolian17.Which of the following details is NOT true according to the passage?A.Ben wants to visit Mongolia when the weather is warm.B.Ben considers the travel expense reasonable.C.The trip today is expensive considering inflation.D.Ben was unable to travel to Mongolia in 1971.Questions 18—20 are based on the following passage.18.What is the height of towers at Sky Greens vertical farmA.9 metersB.20 metersC.100 metersD.40 meters19.Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?A.The farm sells its vegetables to a local supermarket.B.The farm uses less water and energy to grow vegetables.C.The farm causes less pollution in its production.D.The farm sells at the same price as imported produce.20.According to the passage, one particular advantage of the Sky Greens is_____.A.Local climateB.Local supportC.Plan for expansionD.Closeness to the citySection C NEWS BROADCASTQuestions 21 and 22 are based on the following news.21.According to the news, Turkish police were unsure about _____.A.When the woman was killedB.The main cause of her deathC.The woman’s identityD.Why she failed to return home22.How many people had been detained by Turkish police?A.9.B.19.C.22.D.33.Questions 23 and 24 are based on the following news.23.What is the situation now in Kidal according to the news?A.Islamist militants are skill in control of the town.B.French forces have entered the town.C.French forces are going to land at the airport.D.Islamist militants are attacking the airport.24.Why did the French launch the military operation?A.To control Kidal airport.B.To protect the town.C.To protect the capital Bamako.D.To fight against Islamist militants.Questions 25 and 26 are based on the following news.25.Which of the following is TRUE about the immigration reform?A.It was proposed by a group of senators.B.Mr Obama had carried out the reform.C.Illegal immigrants would soon be given citizenship.D.The reform failed to improve the current system.26.According to Obama’s 2011 blueprint, how long would it take for illegalimmigrants to gain citizenship?A.Eight years.B.Five years.C.Thirteen years.D.Eleven years.Questions 27 and 28 are based on the following news. Now, listen to the news.27.What is Lorraine Melvill’s business?A.Running a plastic surgery clinic.B.Arranging for surgery and safaris.C.Providing consultancy to local people./doc/7a3995191.html,anizing trips to UK and America.28.Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the news item?A.Local African clients helped keep her business going.B.Her clients were unable to pay her the money.C.Her business was affected by the global financial crisis.D.She still had as many European clients as before.Question 29 is based on the following news.29.What is the main idea of the news item?A.Foreign investment in unstable regions.B.BP’s presence in North Africa.C.Security concerns in risky countries.D.Protection for foreign oil workers.Question 30 is based on the following news.30.What is the main message of the news item?A.London attracts shoppers from all over the world.B.Most people in Nigeria live in poverty.C.Wealthier Nigerians become a big spender.D.People from the Middle East are the most wealthy.Part I Limiting the Growth of TechnologyThroughout history man has changed his physical environment to improve his way of life. With the tools of technology man has altered many physical features of the earth. He has transformed woodland into farmland. He has modified the face of the earth by cutting through mountains to build roads and railways. However, these changes in the physical environment have not always had beneficial results. Today, pollution of the air and water is a danger to the health of the planet. Each day thousands of tons of gases come out of vehicles. Smoke from factories pollutes the air of industrialized areas and the surrounding countryside. The air in cities is becoming increasingly unhealthy.The pollution of water is equally harmful. In the sea, pollution from oil is killing a lot of sea plants and fish. It is now necessary for man to limit the growth of technology in order to survive on earth.Part II1—5 CBBBD 6—10 CCDBC 11—15 BCADB 16—20 BCACB 21—25 BABBD 26—30 CBBAC。
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2014专四听力TalkHow to Succeed in Your Literature ClassⅠ. Features of literature class—(1) freedom with personal ideas encouragedⅡ. Three pieces of advice for literature class learnersA. In advance—for large lectures：—greater progress and more (2) in the lecture—for small lectures：—(3) in open discussion—target of literature class：—general aspects of important books—subtle differences of how stories are crafted—drill in reading and (4) of huge amounts of informationB. Closely—method：—reading all materials instead of (5)—paying more attention to style and deeper intention instead of plots or (6)—requirement of literature papers：focused and (7)—benefit to paper writing：—learning to defend personal interpretations with (8) evidenceC. Questioningly—not afraid of possible contradictions—display of full thought in arguments with (9)Ⅲ. The additional tip—selection of a course with (10)Conversation One1.[A] Federal government. [B] Individual public schools.[C] The education chief. [D] Individual states and districts.2.[A] Because it enables teachers to prepare for subject matter in more depth.[B] Because it can put students at a competitive advantage.[C] Because it is more suitable for current economy.[D] Because it is gaining increasing popularity in the US-3.[A] Extending school year can reduce the quality of the time in class.[B] Extending school year can interrupt family life.[C] Extending school year doesn’t necessarily improve test scores.[D] Extending school year may increase the cost of schools.4.[A] More learning experiences.[B] The avoidance of summer learning loss.[C] More time for teacher-student interaction.[D] Reducing gap between the rich and the poor.5.[A] He is strongly in favour of Miriam’s ideas.[B] He is mildly in favour of Miriam’s ideas.[C] He is strongly against Miriam’s ideas.[D] He is mildly against Miriam’s ideas.Conversation Two6.[A] English Literature. [B] Computer.[C] Business Administration. [D] Finance.7.[A] The working environment was poor. [B] The job was boring.[C] The pay was rather low. [D] He disliked his employer.8.[A] Enthusiastic. [B] Perseverant. [C] Eloquent. [D] Cooperative.9.[A] Overtime work. [B] Regular work. [C] Work of leadership.[D] Varied work.10.-day sick leave.[A] Doctor’s note is not necessary for a one[B] Some employees used to take advantage of its loopholes.[C] All the terms in it are preferred to the candidate.[D] Paternity leave is as long as maternity leave when the first child is born.Limiting the Growth of TechnologyThroughout history man has changed his physical environment to improve his way of life.With the tools of technology man has altered many physical features of the earth. However, thesechanges in the physical environment have not always had beneficial results. T oday, pollution ofthe air and water is a danger to the health of the planet. Smoke from factories pollutes the air of industrialized areas and the surrounding countryside. The pollution of water is equally harmful. Itis now necessary for man to limit the growth of technologyin order to survive on earth.How to Succeed in Your Literature ClassGood morning everyone, our topic today is about how to do well in your literature class inyour college days. Literature courses and assignments tend to be extremely different from those ofany other discipline because of their extreme subjectivity. This aspect is what many people tend tofind most surprising and challenging in an academic setting.(1) I am not saying that you can throw reason and fact out of the window in literature courses，but von arc given much more intellectual freedom with your personal thoughts and ideas.Beginning with the “in advance” pi ece of wisdom. For large lectures students often think it is not that important to do the readings since they will not be forced to speak up and offer opinions.This is completely wrong. Why attend a lecture on a piece of writing that the professor assumesyou have read? (2) You will take nothing away from the lecture and will not be able to make anysense of whatever notes you take, even if you read the material after the fact.(3) In small classes that have lots of open discussion，professors can always tell who has andwho has not done the week's reading. Don’t think it won't affect your participation grade for thecourse.The entire point of a literature class is to engross a student in the general aspects of importantexplore many subtle differences of how stories are crafted,and to train the college scholar to readand (4) digest huge amounts of information. You won’t do well in the course withou t making asincere attempt to read and understand every assigned text.Next, make sure you read all material very closely. (5) Do not skim through seeminglyunimportant passages of long novels, or read Spark Notes and think you know what happens in thereading. (6) These methods of “reading” leave you without any idea of the author’s style or dee intentions: the y merely give you plot or surface meanings. Reading things halfway will be of nobenefit to you when it is time to write your papers.(7) Literature professors usually want papers that are very sharply focused and detailed. (8)There is DO single answer or interpretation to most pieces of literature，but students must be ableto read closely enough to defend a case with textual evidence that will support their personalinterpretation.Finally，do not feel defeated if you find a piece of evidence in the text that seems tocontradict the line of thinking you had developed about the piece of literature. (9) Literaturepapers and discussions should question every theory by offering counterevidence. As I previouslysaid, clear-cut answers do not exist in any form of literature, be it poetry, fiction, essays, or evennonfiction. You must read all genres with a discerning eye，and instead of avoiding possibleconflicts in your papers, use them to show that you have fully thought through your arguments.And the last piece of advice I have to offer：look at the reading lists of literature courses areconsidering so you do not make yourself miserable by spending a semester reading literature youhave no interest in. (10) Literature courses should be enjoyable, and their readings stimulating, sofind one that interests you and begin analyzing everything!tips to you regarding the ways of succeeding in your literature OK, today I’ve given severalclass. I hope they could help you get your hands on the class when you are ready to go. Thank youfor listening.对话1W：Hello，Frank.M：Hello，Miriam. How’s everything going?W：Fine.M：Would you like to join me for a drink?W：OK, thanks.M：Any news recently?W: Oh，well，yesterday I read the newspaper and got very shocking news. You know，(1) it’s notthe government that sets the calendar for our public schools. Public school calendars are set byindividual states and districts. According to the news, our local school decided to keep students inclass year-round with shorter breaks throughout，offering about 20 additional school days.M: Mm…, (2) I heard that the education chief said in aninterview that our current school calendarbased upon the agrarian economy and the vast majority of the students in our country weren’tought it was really an outdated, outmoded model.working the fields in the summers. So he…he thIt needed be changed.W: I don’t agree with him. Extending school year seems so completely short-sighted to me, (3-1) More time is no silver bullet for reform. T ake Miami-Dade County Schools in Florida for example,it used an extended day program for three years，but dropped it because they didn’t see improvement in test scores. (3-2) Besides, it disrupt family life.M: Well, surely you must have to admit that we have a significantly shorter school year. Our students are going to school 180 days a year, generally. And if in a sports contest, one team is practicing three days a week and one team is practicing five days a week, the team that is practicing more is going to do better.W: But simply extending school time in and of itself will not produce the desired results.M: Well, yes. Mm…; but, extending school time does bring some advantages. (4-1) It gives the students learning experiences that they might not be able to get over the summertime.W：But you ask the teachers and students whether, whether they reckon that extending school time brings them advantages.I think it goes without saying that no one wants to extend bad time. The teachers are fatigued at the end of the day, and the students are fatigued and unmotivated. The students need summer break to have a good rest.M：Yes, you are right. (4-2) But without those camps andother stimulating activities，something called summer learning loss occurs. Researchers estimate that low-income students can lose two months of math and reading achievement owing to a lack of reinforcement during the summer break. It’s particularly true for low-income kids who don’t have the opportunities that other kids have during those big breaks.W：But have you considered this? Extending the school day is very very expensive. The Miami-Dade program cost more than $ 100 million.M：Yes, you are right, (3-3) Really it can result in increased cost because more teachers, specialists, paraprofessionals, and oth er staff are deployed. But I think it can bring some… some benefits to students and teachers as well, for example, umm，it allows teachers to delve into subject matter in more depth? (4-3) it builds in time for more teacher-student interaction；and, it makes it possible for students to spend more time on task.1. Who set the public school calendars?2. Why does the education chief support extending the school year?3. According to Miriam, which of the following statements is INCORRECT?4. Which of the following is NOT an advantage of extending the school year cited by Frank?5. What do we know about Frank according to the conversation? …Conversation TwoW: Good morning，Mr. Smith. Have a seat, please!M: Thanks a lot.W: What is your major?.M: My major is Business Administration. I am espe cially interested in “Marketing”W: Have you received any degrees?M: Yes. (6-1) First, I received my Bachelor’s degree in English Literature, and then an MBA degree.W: Do you feel that you have received a good general training?M: (6-2) Yes，I have studied in an English training program and a computer training program sinceI graduated from university. I am currently studying Finance at a training school.W: Your resume says that you have had one-year experience working in a foreign representative office in Shanghai, may I ask why you left?M: I worked in a foreign rep. office for one year. (7) However, I left there two years ago becausethe work they gave me was rather dull.W: If you believe you are a good fit for the position, please talk about what kind of personalityyou think you have.M：(8 -1) I always approach things very enthusiastically. When I begin something, I don，t like to leave it half-done.W：And what are your personal weaknesses?M：(8 - 2) I’m afraid I，m a poor talker. I’m not comfortable talking with the people whom I have just met for the first time. That is not very good for business, so I have been studying public speaking.W：It is very difficult for somebody to see one’s own weakness. Are you more of a leader or a follower?M：(9 -1) I don’t try to lead people. (8-3) I’d rather cooperate with everybody, and get the job done by workingtogether.W: You know, most workers are working under great pressure. How about overtime work?M: Overtime work is very common in companies. (9-2) I can work overtime if it’s necessary, but I don't think we will work overtime every day.W：Do you like regular work?M: (9-3) No，I don’t like regular work. I am interested in different projects with new opportunities. But I can do regular work if the company needs me to do so.W: You performed very well, sir! If you have no questions, please go through the contract and sign it.M: OK. Thank you very much.M: I have a few questions for you. First, I’d like to know if you offer employees sick leave.W：Yes, employees can take up to 10 days of sick leave per year. (10-1) However, in order to get paid，you’ll have to bring in a note from the doctor’s.M：(10-2) Even if I’m only sick for one day?W: (10-3) That’s correct.M: (10-4) That’s pretty strict，if you ask me.W: (10-5) Well, we’ve had to add that to the contract because we found that many of our employees were taking almost one sick day a month，even though they weren’t sick.M：I see. I guess that makes sense. How many days of paternity leave do you offer?W：(10-6) Men are allowed to take 10 days of paternity leave for their first child.M：(10-6) Why are women flowed so much more time for maternity leave?W: Well, women are the ones giving birth. I think it，s fair to give them more t ime, don’t you? M: I guess so. I don’t have any other questions. Should I sign here then?W: Yes, please.。
2005-2014年专四听力听写原文
2005-2014年专四听写原文2005 The WristwatchIt is generally believed that wristwatches are an exception to the normal sequence in the evolution of men's jewelry./ Reversing the usual order, they were first worn by women/ and then adopted by men./ In the old days, queens included wristwatches among their crown jewelry. / Later they were worn by Swiss workers and farmers. / Until World War I, Americans associated the watch with fortune hunters. / Then army officers discovered that the wristwatch was most practical for active combat. Race car drivers also loved to wear wristwatches/ and pilots found they are most useful while flying. / Soon men dared to wear wristwatches without feeling self-conscious. / By 1924 some 30% of men ' s watches were worn on the wrist. / Today the figure is 90% / and they are now worn by both men and women/ for practical purposes rather than for decoration.2006 The InternetThe Internet is the most significant progress in the field of communication. /lmagine a book that never ends, a library with a million floors ,/or imagine a research project with thousands of scientists /working around the clock forever./This is the magic of the Internet. /Yet the Internet has the potential for good and bad. /0ne can find well-organized information-rich websites./At the same time, one can also find wasteful websites. /Most websites are known as different Internet applications./These include online games, chat rooms and so on./These applications have great power too. /Sometimes the power can be so great /that young people may easily become victims to their attraction. /So we need to recognize the seriousness of the problem. /We must work together to use its power for better ends.2007 AdvertisingAdvertising has already become a very specialized activity in modern times./ in today’s business world, supply is usually greater than demand. / There is great competition between manufactures of the same kind product/ because they want to persuade customers to buy their particular brand./ They always have to remained their customers/ of the name and qualities of their products by advertising.The manufacturer advertises in newspapers and on the radio. / He sometimes employs salesgirls to distribute the samples of his products. / He sometimes advertises on the Internet as well. / In addition, he always has advertisements put into television programs that will accept them./ Manufacturers often spend huge sums of money on advertisements./ We buy a particular product because we think that is the best. / We usually think so, because the advertisements say so. / People often don't ask themselves if the advertisements are telling the truth / when they buy advertised products from shops.2008 Choosing a CareerWhen students graduate from college, / many of them do not know how they want to spend their working lives, / and they sometimes move from job to job / until they find something that suits them / and of equal importance to which they are suited. Others never find a job in which they are really happy. / They remain all their lives square pegs in round holes. /When we choose our careers, we need to ask ourselves two questions. / First, what do we think we would like to be?/ Second, what kind of people are we? / The idea, for example, of being a painter or a musician may seem very attractive, / but unless we have great talent and are willing to work very hard, / we are certain to fail in these occupations, / and failure will lead to unhappiness in life. /So it is important to assess our suitability for a certain career in job search.2009 New Year's EveFor many people in the west, New Year's Eve is the biggest party of the year. /I t’s the time to get together with friends or family/and welcome in the coming year. / New Year's parties can take place in different places. /Some peoplehold a house party; others attend street parties;/ while some just go for a few drinks with their friends. /Big cities have large and spectacular fireworks displays. / There is one thing that all New Year's Eve parties have in common,/ the countdown to midnight./ When the clock strikes 12, people give a loud cheer and sing songs./ It's also popular to make a promise in the New Year. /This is called a New Year's resolution. / Typical resolutions include giving up smoking and keeping fit. /However, the promise is often broken quite quickly /and people are back into their bad habits within weeks or days.2010 Freshmen’s' WeekBritain has a well-respected higher education system/ and some of the top universities and research institutions in the world. / But to those who are new to this system, it can so metimes be confusing. /October is usually the busiest month in the academic cal endar./ Universities have something called Freshmen's Week for their newcomers./ It's a great opportunity to make new friends, /join lots of clubs and settle into university life./ However, having just left the comfort of home and all yo ur friends behind, /the prospect of meeting strangers in clas srooms and dormitories can be worrying./ Where do you star t? And who should you make friends with? / Which clubs and society should you join?/Luckily, there will be thousands of others in the same bo at as you./ They worry about starting their university social l ife on the right foot./ So just take it all in slowly./ Don't rush into anything that you'll regret for the next three years/ 2011 British Holidaying HabitsIn the late 1970s, air travel became affordable for the av erage family in the UK, and more people started travelling ab road for their summer holidays. After all, the British weather wasn’t very good, even in summer, so a lot of people left thecountry for a vacation.In the 1980s and 1990s, young people in the UK became wealthier on average. As a result, they started to go abroad i n groups, to places such as Spain and Greece. Once they arri ved at their destination, they met with other groups of young people and had one long party.British holidaying habits have begun to change, however. Climate change means that the UK now has a hotter climate, so people do not need to go overseas to find good weather. Also, going abroad is more expensive. As a result, more Briti sh people are choosing to spend their summer holidays in th e UK.2012 Eco-tourismNowadays many of us try to live in a way that will damage the environment as little as possible. We recycle our newspapers and bottles; we take public transport to get to work; and we try to buy locally produced fruit and vegetables. And we want to take these attitudes on holiday with us. This is why alternative forms of tourism are becoming popular in the world. There are lots of names for these new forms of tourism: responsible tourism, nature tourism, adventure tourism, educational tourism and more.Although everyone may have a different definition, most people agree that these new forms of tourism should do the following: first, they should conserve the wildlife and culture of the area; second, they should benefit the local people; third, they should make a profit without destroying natural resources; and finally they should provide an experience that tourists want to pay for.2013 What is a dream for?One theory is that we dream to release the deep, secret desires. We do not express these desires in real life because of the rules of polite society. Another theory is that dreams allow us to solve problems that we can’t solve in real life. Wego to sleep with a problem and wake up with the solution. This may be more of a way to ‘use’ our dreams than a ‘purpose’ of dreaming. If you believe that your dreams are important then analyzing them may help you to focus your mind on the problem and help you to find the solution. The modern image is that dreams are the brain’s ways of cleaning up the compu ter’s hard disk.Dreames organize the events of the day into folders and delete what is not needed. Then we all know very little about our dream with concerned with what happened to us that day2014年英语专四考试听写部分答案（网友版）Li miting the growth of technology throughout history man has changed his physical environment to improve his way of life. With the tools of technology man has altered many physical features of the earth. He has transformed wood lands into farmland: He has modified the face of the earth by cutting through mountains to build roads and railways. However these changes in the physical environment have not always had beneficial results. Today, pollution of the planet. Each day, thousands of tons of gases come out of the vehicles: smoke from factories pollutes the air of industrialized areas and the surrounding countryside. The air in cities is becoming increasingly unhealthy. The pollution of water is equally harmful. In the sea, pollution from oil is killing a lot of sea plant and fish. It is now necessary for man to limit the growth of technology in order to survive on the earth．。
2014年6月大学英语四级听力短文理解原文(卷一)
2014年6月大学英语四级听力短文理解原文(卷一) Passage OneMost American college students need to be efficient readers. This is nece ssary because full-time students probably have to read several hundred pages every week. They don't have time to read a chapter three or four times. They need to extract as much information as possible from the first or second read ing.An extraordinarily important study skill is knowing how to mark a book. S tudents mark the main ideas and important details with a pen or pencil, yello w or blue or orange. Some students mark new vocabulary in a different color. Most students write questions or short notes in the margins. Marking a book i s a useful skill, but it's important to do it right. First, read a chapter wi th one pen in your hand and others next to you on the desk. Second, read a wh ole paragraph before you mark anything. Don't mark too much. Usually you will mark about 10% of a passage. Third, decide on your own system for marking. F or example, maybe you will mark main ideas in yellow, important details in bl ue and new words in orange. Maybe you will put question marks in the margin w hen you don't understand something and before an exam. Instead, you just need to review your marks and you can save a lot of time.16. What should American college students do to cope with their heavy rea ding assignments?17. What suggestion does the speaker give about marking a textbook?18. How should students prepare for an exam according to the speaker?Passage TwoThe thought of having no sleep for 24 hours or more isn't a pleasant one for most people. The amount of sleep that each person needs varies. In genera l, each of us needs about 8 hours of sleep each day to keep us healthy and ha ppy. Some people, however, can get by with just a few hours of sleep at nigh t.It doesn't matter when or how much a person sleeps. But everyone needs so me rest to stay alive. Few doctors would have thought that there might be an exception to this. Sleep is, after all, a very basic need. But a man named Al Herpin turned out to be a real exception, for supposedly, he never slept!Al Herpin was 90 years old when doctors came to his home in New Jersy. Th ey hoped to challenge the claim that he never slept. But they were surprised. Though they watched him every hour of the day, they never saw Herpin sleepin g. He did not even own a bed. He never needed one.The closest that Herpin came to resting was to sit in a rocking chair and read a half dozen newspapers. His doctors were puzzled by the strange case o f permanent sleeplessness. Herpin offered the only clue to his condition. He remembered some talk about his mother having been injured several days before he had been born. Herpin died at the age of 94, never, it seems, having slep t at all.19. What is taken for granted by most people?20. What do doctors think of Al Herpin's case?21. What could have accounted for Al Herpin's sleeplessness?Passage ThreeHetty Green was a very spoiled, only child. She was born in Massachusetts USA in 1835. Her father was a millionaire businessman. Her mother was often ill, and so from the age of two her father took her with him to work and taug ht her about stocks and shares. At the age of six she started reading the dai ly financial newspapers and opened her own bank account. Her father died when she was 21 and she inherited 7.5 million dollars. She went to New York and i nvested on Wall Street. Hetty saved every penny, eating in the cheapest resta urants for 15 cents. She became one of the richest and most hated women in th e world. At 33 she married Edward Green, a multi-millionaire, and had two chi ldren, Ned and Sylvia.Hetty’s meanness was well-known. She always argued about prices in shops. She walked to the local grocery store to buy broken biscuits which were muchcheaper, and to get a free bone for her much loved dog. Once she lost a two-cent stamp and spent the night looking for it. She never bought clothes and a lways wore the same long, ragged black skirt. Worst of all, when her son, Ned, fell and injured his knee, she refused to pay for a doctor and spent hours l ooking for free medical help. In the end Ned lost his leg. When she died in 1 916 she left her children 100 million dollars. Her daughter built a hospital with her money.22. What do we learn about Hetty Green as a child?23. How did Hetty Green become rich overnight?24. Why was Hetty Green much hated?25. What do we learn about Hetty's daughter?。
2014年全国英语四级考试听力真题、答案及原文(12月)
2014年全国英语四级考试听力真题、答案及原文（12月）听力试题Part II ListeningSection ADirections：In this section，you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long conversations. At the end of each conversation, one or more questions will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A) , B) , C) and D)，and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet I with a single line through the centre.Question 1A.The man is not good at balancing his budget.B.She will go purchase the gift herself.C.The gift should not be too expensive.D.They are gonging to Jane's house-warming party.Question 2A.He is quite willing to give the woman a hand.B.It takes patience to go through the statistics.C.He has prepared the statistics for the woman.D.The woman should take a course in statistics.Question 3A.Page 55 is missing from the woman's scripts.B.They cannot begin their recording right away.C.The woman does not take the recording seriously.D.The man wants to make some changes in the scripts.Question 4A.The date of Carl's wedding.B.The birthday of Carl's bride.C.A significant event in July.D.Preparation for a wedding.Question 5A.The woman forgot to tell the man in advance.B.The man was absent from the weekly meeting.C.The woman was annoyed at the man's excuse.D.The man was in charge of scheduling meetings.Question 6A.The woman is a marvelous cook.B.The woman has just bought an oven.C.The man has to leave in half an hour.D.The man cannot want for his meal.Question 7A.How she can best help the man.B.Where the man got the bad news.C.What items sell well in the store.D.Whether the man can keep his job.Question 8A.The woman can sign up for a swimming class.B.He works in the physical education department.C.The woman has the potential to swim like a fish.D.He would like to teach the woman how to swim.Questions 9 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard. Question 9A.He teaches in a law school.B.He loves classical music.C.He is a diplomat.D.He is a wonderful lecturer.Question 10A.Went to see a play.B.Watched a soccer game.C.Took some photos.D.Attended a dance.Question 11A.She decided to get married in three years.B.Her mother objected to Eric’s flying lessons.C.She insisted that Eric pursue graduate studies.D.Her father said she could marry Eric right away.Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.Question 12A.Editor.B.Teacher.C.JournalistD.Typist.Question 13A.The beautiful Amazon rainforests.B.A new railway under construction.C.Big changes in the Amazon valley.D.Some newly discovered scenic spot.Question 14A.In news weeklies.B.In newspapers' Sunday editions.C.In a local evening paper.D.In overseas editions of U.S. magazines.Question 15A.To be employed by a newspaper.B.To become a professional writer.C.To sell her articles to a news service.D.To get her life story published soon.Section BDirections：In this section，you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage，you will hear some questions. Both the passage a nd the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear aquestion，you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet I with a single line through the centre.Passage OneQuestions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard.Question 16A.Nodding one's head.B.Waving one's hand.C.Holding up the forefinger.D.Turning the right thumb down.Question 17A.Looking away from them.B.Forming a circle with fingers.C.Bowing one's head them.D.Waving or pointing to them.Question 18A.Looking one's superior in the eye.B.Keeping one's arms folded while talking.C.Showing the sole of one's foot to a guest.ing a lot of gestures during a conversation.Passage TwoQuestions 19 to 21 are based on the passage you have just heard.Question 19A.They had to beg for foot after the harvest.B.They grew wheat and corn on a small farm.C.They shared a small flat with their relatives.D.The children walked to school on dirt roads.Question 20A.Tour Ecuador's Andes Mountains.B.Earn an annual income of $2800.C.Purchase a plot to build a home on.D.Send their children to school.Question 21A.The achievements of the Trickle Up Program.B.A new worldwide economic revolution.C.Different forms of assistance to the needy.D.The life of poor people in developing countries.Passage ThreeQuestions 22 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard.Question 22A.They are highly sensitive to cold.B.They are vitally important to our life.C.They are a living part of our body.D.They are a chief source of our pain.Question 23A.It has to be removed in time by a dentist.B.It is a rare oral disease among old people.C.It contains many nerves and blood vessels.D.It is sticky and colorless film on the teeth.Question 24A.It can change into acids causing damage to their outer covering.B.It greatly reduces their resistance to the attacks of bacteria.C.It makes their nerves and blood vessels more sensitive to acid food.D.It combines with food particles to form a film on their surface.Question 25A.Food particles.B.Gum disease.C.Unhealthy living habits.D.Chemical crosion.Section CStunt people(替身演员) are not movie stars, but they are the hidden heroes of many movies.They were around long before films. Even Shakespeare may have used them in fight scenes. To be good, a fight scene has to look real. Punches must (26)______ enemies' jaws. Sword fights must be fought with(27)______ swords. Several actors are usually in a fight scene. Their moves must be set up so that no one gets hurt. It is almost like planning a dance performance.If a movie scene is dangerous, stun people usually(28)______the stars. You may think you see Tom Cruise running along the top of a train. But it is(29)______ his stunt double. Stunt people must(30)______ the stars they stand in for. Their height and build should be about the same. But when close-ups are needed, the film(31)______ the star.Some stunt people(32)______ in certain kinds of scenes. For instance, a stunt woman named Jan Davis does all kinds of jumps. She has leapt from planes and even off the top of a waterfall. Each jump required careful planning and expert(33)______.Yakima Canutt was a famous cowboy stunt man. Among other stunts, he could jump from a second story window onto a horse's back. He(34)______ the famous trick of sliding under a moving stagecoach. Canutt also(35)______ a new way to make a punch look real. He was the only stunt man ever to get anOscar.听力原文Part II ListeningDirections：In this section，you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long conversations. At the end of each conversation, one or more questions will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A) , B) , C) and D)，and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet I with a single line through the centre.Question 1A.The man is not good at balancing his budget.B.She will go purchase the gift herself.C.The gift should not be too expensive.D.They are gonging to Jane's house-warming party.Question 2A.He is quite willing to give the woman a hand.B.It takes patience to go through the statistics.C.He has prepared the statistics for the woman.D.The woman should take a course in statistics.Question 3A.Page 55 is missing from the woman's scripts.B.They cannot begin their recording right away.C.The woman does not take the recording seriously.D.The man wants to make some changes in the scripts.Question 4A.The date of Carl's wedding.B.The birthday of Carl's bride.C.A significant event in July.D.Preparation for a wedding.Question 5A.The woman forgot to tell the man in advance.B.The man was absent from the weekly meeting.C.The woman was annoyed at the man's excuse.D.The man was in charge of scheduling meetings.Question 6A.The woman is a marvelous cook.B.The woman has just bought an oven.C.The man has to leave in half an hour.D.The man cannot want for his meal.Question 7A.How she can best help the man.B.Where the man got the bad news.C.What items sell well in the store.D.Whether the man can keep his job.Question 8A.The woman can sign up for a swimming class.B.He works in the physical education department.C.The woman has the potential to swim like a fish.D.He would like to teach the woman how to swim.Questions 9 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard. Question 9A.He teaches in a law school.B.He loves classical music.C.He is a diplomat.D.He is a wonderful lecturer.Question 10A.Went to see a play.B.Watched a soccer game.C.Took some photos.D.Attended a dance.Question 11A.She decided to get married in three years.B.Her mother objected to Eric’s flying lessons.C.She insisted that Eric pursue graduate studies.D.Her father said she could marry Eric right away.Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.Question 12A.Editor.B.Teacher.C.JournalistD.Typist.Question 13A.The beautiful Amazon rainforests.B.A new railway under construction.C.Big changes in the Amazon valley.D.Some newly discovered scenic spot.Question 14A.In news weeklies.B.In newspapers' Sunday editions.C.In a local evening paper.D.In overseas editions of U.S. magazines.Question 15A.To be employed by a newspaper.B.To become a professional writer.C.To sell her articles to a news service.D.To get her life story published soon.，you will hear Directions：In this section，you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passagesome questions. Both the passage a nd the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question，you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet I with a single line through the centre.Passage OneQuestions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard. Question 16A.Nodding one's head.B.Waving one's hand.C.Holding up the forefinger.D.Turning the right thumb down.Question 17A.Looking away from them.B.Forming a circle with fingers.C.Bowing one's head them.D.Waving or pointing to them.Question 18A.Looking one's superior in the eye.B.Keeping one's arms folded while talking.C.Showing the sole of one's foot to a guest.ing a lot of gestures during a conversation.Passage TwoQuestions 19 to 21 are based on the passage you have just heard. Question 19A.They had to beg for foot after the harvest.B.They grew wheat and corn on a small farm.C.They shared a small flat with their relatives.D.The children walked to school on dirt roads.Question 20A.Tour Ecuador's Andes Mountains.B.Earn an annual income of $2800.C.Purchase a plot to build a home on.D.Send their children to school.Question 21A.The achievements of the Trickle Up Program.B.A new worldwide economic revolution.C.Different forms of assistance to the needy.D.The life of poor people in developing countries.Passage ThreeQuestions 22 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard.Question 22A.They are highly sensitive to cold.B.They are vitally important to our life.C.They are a living part of our body.D.They are a chief source of our pain.Question 23A.It has to be removed in time by a dentist.B.It is a rare oral disease among old people.C.It contains many nerves and blood vessels.D.It is sticky and colorless film on the teeth.Question 24A.It can change into acids causing damage to their outer covering.B.It greatly reduces their resistance to the attacks of bacteria.C.It makes their nerves and blood vessels more sensitive to acid food.D.It combines with food particles to form a film on their surface.Question 25A.Food particles.B.Gum disease.C.Unhealthy living habits.D.Chemical crosion.Stunt people(替身演员) are not movie stars, but they are the hidden heroes of many movies.They were around long before films. Even Shakespeare may have used them in fight scenes. To be good, a fight scene has to look real. Punches must (26)______ enemies' jaws. Sword fights must befought with(27)______ swords. Several actors are usually in a fight scene. Their moves must be set up so that no one gets hurt. It is almost like planning a dance performance.If a movie scene is dangerous, stun people usually(28)______the stars. You may think you see Tom Cruise running along the top of a train. But it is(29)______ his stunt double. Stunt people must(30)______ the stars they stand in for. Their height and build should be about the same. But when close-ups are needed, the film(31)______ the star.Some stunt people(32)______ in certain kinds of scenes. For instance, a stunt woman named Jan Davis does all kinds of jumps. She has leapt from planes and even off the top of a waterfall. Each jump required careful planning and expert(33)______.Yakima Canutt was a famous cowboy stunt man. Among other stunts, he could jump from a second story window onto a horse's back. He(34)______ the famous trick of sliding under a moving stagecoach. Canutt also(35)______ a new way to make a punch look real. He was the only stuntman ever to get an Oscar.听力原文Short conversations1.Woman: When was the last time you dusted the apartment?Man: When was the last time my mother came over?Question: What does the man imply?。
2014年12月英语四级听力、作文、翻译答案
Short conversations1.Woman: When was the last time you dusted the apartment?Man: When was the last time my mother came over?Question: What does the man imply?2.Woman: Hurry up Mark, there’s a bus coming now。
Man: Why run? There’ll be another one in 2 or 3 minutes。
Question: What does the man mean?3.Man: Laura, it seems that you are up to your neck in work, how come you’ve been so busy?Woman: Ms Smith has asked for a sick leave, and I have to take over her work for a couple of days。
Question: What do we learn about the woman?4.Woman: Washing dishes at the cafeteria every day is really boring。
Man: Why don’t you quit and deliver the flowers with me?Question: What does the man suggest the woman do?5.Woman: Rod, you said you’d take this package to the post office yesterday。
Man: Oh, no, it must have slipped my mind。
英语专业四级听写50篇文本
专四第一篇Town and Country Life in EnglandThere 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.专四第二篇A 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 marryyounger, more married women stay at work at least until shortly before their first child is born. V ery 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.专四第三篇A Popular 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 p ot will do. Looking at each other’s gardens is a popular pastime with the English.专四第四篇British and American Police OfficersReal policemen, both in Britain and the U.S., 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 fomp3s about hundreds of sad, ordinary people who are guilty--- or not of stupid, unimportant crimes.专四第五篇Living 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 detemp3ine the effects of overcrowded conditions on man. Recent studieshave 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.专四第六篇The 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 pemp3anent 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.专四第七篇PlasticWe 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!专四第八篇Display of GoodsAre supemp3arkets designed to persuade us to buy more?Fresh fruit and vegetables are displayed near supemp3arket 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 o ften 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.专四第九篇Albert EinsteinAlbert Einstein was born in Gemp3any 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 fiveyears 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. Y et he spent a lot of time thinking about them. He said later that he felt something hidden had to be behind things.专四第十篇Private CarsWith the increase in the general standard of living, some ordinary Chinese families begin to afford a car. Y et opinions of the development of a private car vary from person to person.It gives a much greater degree of comfort and mobility. The owner of a car is no longer forced to reply on public transport, and hence no irritation caused by waiting for buses or taxis. However, others strongly object to developing private cars. They maintain that as more and more cars are produced and run in the street, a large volume of poisonous gas will be given off, polluting the atmosphere and causing actual hamp3 to the health of people.Whether private cars should be developed in Chicago is a difficult question to answer, yet the desire for the comfort and independence a private car can bring will not be eliminated.专四第十一篇A Henpecked Husband and His WifeThere was once a large, fat woman who had a small, thin husband. He had a job in a big company and was given his weekly wages every Friday evening. As soon as he got home on Fridays, his wife used to make him give her all his money, and then she used to give him back only enough to buy his lunch in his company every day.One day, the small man came home very excited. He hurried into the living-room. His wife was listening to the radio and eating chocolates there.“Y ou will never guess what happened to me to day, dear.” he said.He waited for a few seconds and then added, “I won ten thousand dollars on the lottery!”“That is wonderful! ” said his wife delightedly. But then she pulled a long face and added angrily, “But how could you afford to buy the ticket?专四第十二篇A Y oung Man’s PromiseOne day, a young man was writing a letter to his girlfriend who lived just a few miles away in a nearby town. He was telling her how much he loved her and how wonderful he thought she was. The more he wrote themore poetic he became. Finally he said that in order to be with her, he would suffer the greatest difficulties, he would face the greatest dangers that anyone couldn’t imagine. In fact, to spend only one minute with her, he would swim across the widest river, he would enter the deepest forest, and he would fight against the fiercest animals with his bare hands.He finished the letter, signed his name and then suddenly remembered that he had forgotten to mention something quite important. So, in a postscript below his name, he added:“By the way, I’ll be over to see you on Wednesday night, if it doesn’t rain.”专四第十三篇A Kind NeighborMr. and Mrs. Jones’ apartment was full of luggage, packages, furniture and boxes. Both of them were very busy when they heard the doorbell ring. Mrs. Jones went to open it and she saw a middle-aged lady outside. The lady said she lived next door. Mrs. Jones invited her to come in and apologized because there was no place for her to sit. “Oh, that’s OK.” said the lady. “I just come to welcome to your new home. As you know, in some parts of this city, neighbors are not friendly at all. They are some apartment houses where people don’t know any of their neighbors, not even the ones next door. But in this building, everyone is very friendlywith everyone else. We are a big happy family. I am sure you will be very happy here.” Mr. and Mrs. Jones said, “But madam, we are not new dwellers in this apartment. We’ve lived here for two years. We are moving out tomo rrow.”专四第十四篇That Isn’t Our FaultMr. and Mrs. Williams got married when he was twenty-three, and she was twenty. Twenty-five years later, they had a big party, and a photographer came and took some photographs of them.Then the photographer gave Mrs. Williams a card and said, “They’ll be ready next Wednesday. Y ou can get them from studio.”“No,” Mrs. Williams said, “please send them to us.”The photographs arrived a week later, but Mrs. Williams was not happy when she saw them. She got into her car and drove to the photographer’s studio. She went inside and said angrily, “Y ou took some photographs of me and my husband last week, but I’m not going to pay for them.”“Oh, why not?” the photographer asked.“Because my husband looks like a monkey,” Mrs. Williams said.“Well,” the photographer answered, “that isn’t our fault. Why didn’t you think of that before you married him?”专四第十五篇A Guide's AnswerIn 1861, the Civil War started in the United States between the Northern and the Southern states. The war continued with great bitterness until 1865, when the Northerners were victorious. However, even today, many Southerners have not forgotten their defeat, or forgiven the Northerners.A few years ago, a party of American tourists were going round one of the battlefields of the Civil War with a guide who came from one of the Southern states. At each place, the guide told the tourists stirring stories about how a few Southern soldiers had conquered powerful forces of Northerners there.At last, one of the tourists, a lady who came from the North, stopped the guide and said to him, “ But surely that the Northern amp3y must have won at least one victory in the Civil War?”“Not as long as I’m the guide here, madam,” answered the Southern guide.专四第十六篇A Qualified PilotThe captain of a small ship had to go along a rocky coast, but he was unfamiliar with it, so he tried to find a qualified pilot to guide him. He went ashore in one of the small ports, and a local fishemp3an pretended that he was a pilot because he needed some money. The captain took him on board and asked him where to steer the ship.After half an hour, the captain began to suspect that the fishemp3an did not really know what he was doing and where he was going.“Are you sure you are a qualified pilot?” he asked.“Oh, yes,” answered the fishemp3an. “I know every rock on this part of the coast.”Suddenly there was a terrible crash from under the ship. At once the fishemp3an added, “And that’s one of them.”专四第十七篇Living Things ReactY ou and all organisms live an environment. An environment is made up of everything that surrounds an organism. It can include the air, the water, the soil, and even other organisms.An organism responds to changes in its environment. When an organism responds to a change, it reacts in certain ways. All living things respond in some way.Have you ever noticed how plants and insects respond to light? Plants bend toward light. Insects fly toward light.Living things also respond in other ways. The leaves on some trees respond to a change in season. In autumn, they change colors and then fall off the branches Animals also respond to a change in season. Squirrels save nuts for the winter. Bears sleep through the winter in acave.Y ou respond to your environment in many ways, too. Y ou may shiver if you are cold. What other ways do you respond to changes in your environment?专四第十八篇Flowering PlantsWhat are the parts of a flower?Flowers can have male parts and female parts. The female parts make eggs that become seeds. The male parts make pollen. Pollen is a powdery material that is needed by the eggs to make seeds. To make seeds, pollen and eggs must come together. The wind, insects, and birds bring pollen to eggs. Many animals love flowers’ bright colors. They also like a sugary liquid in flowers. This is called nectar. While they drink nectar, pollen rubs off on their bodies. As they move, some of this pollen gets delivered to the female flower parts.Over time, the female parts turn into fruits that contain seeds. Animals often eat the fruits and the seeds pass through their bodies as waste. The animals do no know they are working for the plants by planting seeds as they travel to different places!专四第十九篇Finding the Direction and LocationHow can you tell which direction? By day, look for the Sun. It is in the east in the morning and the west in the afternoon. At night, use the Big Dipper to help you find the North Star. It would be better to bring a compass because its needle always points north.How do you know how far you have gone? Y ou could count every step. Each step is about two feet. Y ou’d better wear a pedometer wh ich is a tool that counts steps. If you know where you started, which direction you are heading, and how far you have gone, you can use a good map to figure out exactly where you are.Today there is a new way for travelers to figure out where they are. It is the GPS. It has 24 satellites that orbit the earth and constantly broadcast their positions. Someday you may carry a small receiver as you hike and use GPS to find out if you are there yet!专四第二十篇WavesHow does light get from the sun to the earth? How does music get from the stage to the audience? They move the same way-----in waves!Light and sound are fomp3s of energy. All waves carry energy, but they may carry it differently. Light and sound travel through different kinds of matter. For example, light waves cannot move through walls, but sound waves can. That is why you can hear people talking in another room eventhough you cannot see them. The energy of some waves is destructive. An earthquake produces seismic waves.Catch a wave. Ask a friend to stand a few feet away from you. Stretch a spring between you. Shake the spring to transfer energy to it. What happens? The spring bounces up and down in waves. When the waves reach your friend, they bounce back to you!Light waves travel 300,000 kilometers (186,000 miles) per second! They can also travel through a vacuum. That is why light from the sun and distant stars can travel through space to the earth!专四第二十一篇SoilsThere are many different kinds of soils. Different soils have different types of rock and minerals in them. Some soils have more water in them than others. Some soils might have more plant and animal material in them, too.Different kinds of soils are found in different parts of the world. There are several kinds of soils found in the United States. In some areas, the soil has a lot of clay. Other soils are very sandy. Loam is a kind of soil that has a good mixture of clay and sand.In some places, soil layers are very thick. Lots of plants grow in places with a thick soil layer. In dry and windy places soil layers are much thinner. Layers of soil on mountains are thin because gravity pulls the soildownhill.The type of soil in a particular place affects what kinds of plants can grow there.专四第二十二篇CrisisLife is a contest! Who will win? A bluebird and sparrow both compete for space to build their nests. A fast-growing maple tree and slower-growing dogwood compete for the sunlight they both need. Oil competes with coal and nuclear power as an energy source for electric power plants!There is a problem. There is a limited amount of space for birds, sunlight for trees, and energy for people! If we do not cut back on our uses of some of our resources, someday they will be gone!How can we use energy today and know we will have enough to go around in the future? We can choose alternate, or replacement, energy resources. It takes the earth millions of years to create coal, oil, and gas. They are nonrenewable resources.Solar energy, wind energy and water energy are renewable resources. It takes the earth millions of years to create coal, oil, and gas. They are nonrenewable resources.Solar energy, wind energy and water energy are renewable. What other ways can we conserve our sources? How can we make sure there is always enough to go around?专四第二十三篇America’s Worst SurpriseDecember 7, 1941 was one of the worst days in American history. Nearly all Americans who are old enough to remember that day can still remember what they were doing at the moment they heard “the news”. The news was that America had been attacked!Shortly before 2:00 P.M., a radio dispatch came into Washington from Honolulu, Hawaii. “Air Raid, Pearl Harbor—This is no drill.” Japanese planes had begun an attack on the largest American military base in the Pacific. They first destroyed planes on the ground. Then they bombed the ships in the harbor.No one had expected the attack. So no one was prepared for it. And it did not take long for Japanese to do their damage. When the smoke cleared, the Navy counted its losses. Eighteen ships had been sunk or badly damaged. Nearly 150 planes had been destroyed. More than 2,400 Americans had been killed and more than 1,200 wounded.专四第二十四篇Great Depression in the U.S.In 1929, the bills started to come in. American industry had produced too many goods. Americans could not afford to buy all of them. So factories had to cut down on their production. Many workers lost their jobs.Investors tried to get their money back. But businesses did not have enough money to pay them. Banks tried to get their money back from investors. But the investors could not pay, either. Too many people owed money. And few of them could pay their bills.During the next few years, business got worse and worse. By 1932, banks all over the country were closing.People without money could not buy goods. So more businesses closed. More and more people lost their jobs. By 1932, more than 12 million Americans were jobless. Millions more were earning barely enough to live on. The country was in a great depression they had never experienced before.专四第二十五篇A Place of Our OwnWe are all usually very careful when we buy something for the house. Why? Because we have to live with it for a long time. We paint a room to make it brighter, so we choose the colors carefully.We buy new curtains in order to match the newly decorated room, so they must be the right color. We move the furniture round so as to make more space—or we buy new furniture—and so on. It is an endless business.Rich or poor, we take time to furnish a room. Perhaps some people buyfurniture in order to impress their friends. But most of us just want to enjoy our surroundings. We want to live as comfortably as we can afford to. We spend a large part of our lives at home. We want to make a small corner in the world which we can recognize as our own.专四第二十六篇Travel for WorkY ou can see them in every airport in the world. They are businessmen and women who have to travel for their work.When they first applied for the job, they may have thought of good food and hotels, huge expense accounts and fashionable cities. Now they have to sit in airport lounges, tired and uncomfortable in their smart clothes, listening to the loudspeaker announce “The fight of Tokyo, or Berlin, or New Y ork is delayed for another two hours.” Some people say to me, “How lucky you are to be able to travel abroad in your work! Y ou can go sightseeing without paying any money by yourself!” They think that my job is like a continual holiday. It is not.There are advantages, of course, and I do thin I am lucky, but only because I can go to places I would never visit if I was a tourist.专四第二十六七篇IntelligenceAre some people born clever, and others born stupid? Or is intelligence developed by our environment and our experience?Strangely enough, the answer to these questions is yes. To some extent our intelligence is given us at birth, and no amount of special education can make a genius out of a child born with low intelligence. On the other hand, a child who lives in a boring environment will develop his intelligence less than one who lives in rich and varied surroundings. Thus, the limits of a person’s intelligence are fixed at birth, whether or not he reaches those limits will depend on his environment. This view, held by most experts now, can be supported in a number of ways. As is easy to show that intelligence is to some extent something we are born with. The closer the blood relationship between two people is, the closer they are likely to be in intelligence.专四第二十八篇A Free Dress Every WeekThe temptation to steal is greater than ever before especially in large shops and people are not so honest as they once were.A detective recently watched a well-dressed woman who always went into a large store on Monday mornings. One Monday, there were fewer people in the shop than usual when the woman came in, so it was easier for the detective to watch her. The woman first bought a few smallarticles. After a little time, she chose one of the most expensive dresses in the shop and handed it to an assistant who wrapped it up for her as quickly as possible. The woman simply took the parcel and walked out of the shop without paying. When she was arrested, the detective found out that the shop assistant was her daughter. Believe it or not, the girl “gave” her mother a free dress every week!专四第二十九篇TimeTime is tangible. One can gain time, spend time, waste time, save time, or even kill time. Common questions in American English reveal this concrete quality as though time were a possession. “Do you have any time?”, “Can you get some time for this?”, “How much free time do you have?” The treatment of time as a possession influences the way that time is carefully divided.Generally, Americans are taught to do one thing at a time and may be uncomfortable when an activity is interrupted. In businesses, the careful scheduling of time and the separation of activities are common practices. Appointment calendars are printed with 15-,30-, and 60-minute time slots. The idea that “there is a time and place for everything” extends to American social life. Visitors who drop by without prior notice may interrupt their host’s personal time. Thus, calling friends on the telephone before visiting them is generally preferred to visitors’ dropping by.专四第三十篇CartoonistsIn a good cartoon, the artist can tell in a few lines as much as a writer can tell in half a dozen paragraphs. The cartoonist not only tells a story but he also tries to persuade the reader to his way of thinking. He has great influence on public opinion. In a political campaign, he plays an important part. Controversial issues in Congress or at meetings of the United Nations may keep the cartoonist well-supplied with current materials.A clever cartoonist may cause laughter because he often uses humor in his drawings. If he is sketching a famous person, he takes a prominent feature and exaggerates it. Cartoonists, for instance, like to lengthen an already long nose and to widen an already broad grin. This exaggeration of a person’s characteristics is called caricature. The artist uses such exaggeration to put his message across.专四第三十一篇Water PollutionWater is very important to us. Factories and plants need water for industrial uses and large pieces of famp3land need it for irrigation. Without water to drink, people die in a short time.Today most water sources are so dirty that people must purify water before drinking. Water becomes dirty in many ways: industrial pollution is one of them. With the development of industry, plants and factoriespour tons of industrial wasters into rivers every day. The rivers have become seriously polluted, and the water is becoming unfit for drinking or irrigation. The same thing has also happened to our seas and oceans. So, the problem of water pollution is almost worldwide.Scientists of many countries have done a lot of work to stop pollution. The polluted water in some places has become clean and drinkable again. Perhaps one day the people in all towns and cities will be drinking clean water. That day, we believe, is not very far off.专四第三十二篇Making a ComplaintComplaining about faulty goods or bad services is never easy. But if something you have brought is faulty or does not do what was claimed for it, you are not asking for a favor to get it put right.Complaints should be made to a responsible person. Go back to the shop where you bought the goods, taking with you any receipt you may have. In a small store the assistant may also be the owner so you can complain direct. In a chain store, ask the manager. If you telephone, ask the name of the person who handles your enquiry, otherwise you may never find out who dealt with the complaint later. If you do not want to do it in person, write a letter. Stick to the facts and keep a copy of what you write. At this stage you should give any receipt numbers, but you should not need to give receipts or other papers to prove you bought the article.。
2014年12月.4级听力
1.Woman：When was the last time you dusted the apartment?Man：When was the last time my mother came over?Question：What does the man imply?1.He has not cleared the apartment since his mother’s visit.2.Woman：Hurry up Mark，there‘s a bus coming now.Man：Why run?There‘ll be another one in 2 or 3 minutes.Question：What does the man mean?2.They might as well take the next bus.3.Man：Laura，it seems that you are up to your neck in work，how come you‘ve been so busy? Woman：Ms Smith has asked for a sick leave，and I have to take over her work for a couple of days.Question：What do we learn about the woman?3. She has to do extra work for a few days.4.Woman：Washing dishes at the cafeteria every day is really boring.Man：Why don‘t you quit and deliver the flowers with me?Question：What does the man suggest the woman do?4.change her job.5.Woman：Rod，you said you‘d take this package to the post office yesterday.Man：Oh，no，it must have slipped my mind.Question：What do we learn about the man from the conversation?5.He failed to do what he promised to do.6.Man：I‘m not surprised that you didn’t like that movie.I find it really scary myself. Woman：So did I.I don‘t care much for horror movies as a rule.Question：What do we learn from the conversation?6.The woman does not like horror films.7.Man：My life experience tells me that love is filled with happiness but it hurts you too. Woman：Your words remind me of the saying honey is sweet but the bee stings.Question：What do we learn from the conversation?7.The speakers share a common view on love.8.Man：How many more chairs should I bring in for the forum，six or seven?Woman：Bring in all you can find.I‘m expecting at least 20 participants.Question：What are the speakers talking about?8.Preparations for a forum.Conversation 1Man: Do you think there's discrimination against women in England today?Woman: Certainly, and not just in education and work either, in many other fields as well. The tax situation for women is very unfair, for example.Man: Are women better off in other countries then?Woman: It depends on the country. There's certainly much less discrimination in Scandinavia, and maybe in America, too.Man: Do you think the position of English women will improve?Woman: In some ways it will of course. I'm sure more women will go out to work in the next 20 years. But the women have a much greater problem than this to solve.Man: What's that?Women: The problem of men's attitudes. We can earn more money in the future, but I'm not surewe can change men' attitudes. You see, most men really think that women are inferior. Maybe we are physically weaker, but I don't think this means we are inferior. Then there's another problem. Man: Yes?Women: The problem of women's attitudes. Lots of women are unhappy with their present situation, but most of them probably don't want to fight for change. It could be that the women's liberation movement has to spend more time changing women's attitudes than it spends in changing men's.Man: One last question, some supporters of the woman's liberation movement believed that marriages should be abolished. You agree?Women: No, I don't. It can't happen. What may and should happen is that we teach men to spend more time looking after children and doing housework.9. Where are women said to be less discriminated against?9. Scandinavia10. What will happen in England in 20 years according to the conversation?10.More women will work outside the family11. What does the woman think the women's liberation movement should do?11. Spend more time changing women’s attitudesConversation 2Man: Cheers, ShirleyWomen: Cheers, Paul. What a lovely place for a business lunch. I hope I can concentrate in this heat.Man: I will sure you will when I tell you about my ideas.Woman: You know, I must say I was pleased to hear from you, but from what you said on the phone, everything is so sudden.Man: Well, my father-in-law, who is also the managing director of J.R. Motives, has given me two weeks to prepare a report on the possibility of moving into the export market.Woman: Ah, now, just one thing Paul. Have you really thought the whole idea through?Man: Of course I have.Woman: Now the key thing in the whole operation is to get a good import agent, and you say the bank will help?Man: I'm almost sure of it.Woman: Preliminary studies are very good, Paul. But if the product can't sell, then there's little usein expanding the factory.Man: Yes, I realize that, Shirley. But we have a very good product. The chief designer has just completed a new improved model.Woman: I know your bikes have a very good reputation here, but you have to build up a reputation and mark it in Africa.Man: Yes, of course. But the immediate problem is that my father-in-law wants a detailed report by next Monday. Two weeks isn't enough time to prepare a report, so I need your help. Woman: OK, Paul, you've convinced me. I must say I admire your determination.12. Where does the conversation most probably take place?12. In a restaurant13. What do we learn about the men's father-in-law?13. He is the Managing Director of Jayal Motors14. What does the woman think is important in the whole operation?14. To get a good import agent（进口代理商）15.What does the woman admire in the man?15.His determinationPassage 1Scientists know how twins were born, now though, they are trying to explain how being half of the biological pair influences a twin’s identity. They want to know why many identical twins make similar choices even when they don’t leave near each other. For example, Jim Springer and Jim Louis are identical twins. They were separated when they were only 4 months old. The two Jims grew up in different families and did not meet for 39 years. When they finally met, they discovered some surprising similarities between them. Both men were married twice, their first wives were named Linda, and their second wives were both named Betty. Both twins named their first sons James Allen. Scientists want to know what influences are personality. They study pairs of identical twins who grew up in different surroundings, like Jim Springer and Jim Louis. Thesetwins help scientists understand the connection between environment and biology. Researchers at the University of Minnesota, studies 350 sets of identical twins who did not grow up together. They discovered many similarities in their personalities. Scientists believed that personality characteristics such as friendliness, shyness and fears are not result of environment. These characteristics are probably inherited. Scientists continue to study identical twins because they are uncertain about them and have many questions. For example, they want to know ‘can twins really communicate without speaking’, ‘can one twin really feel another twin’s pain’. Perhaps with more research, scientists will find the answers.16.What are scientists trying to explain according to the passage?16. How being an identical twin influences one’s identify.17.What do we learn about the twin Jims?17.They grew up in different surroundings.18.Why are scientists interested in studying identical twins raised in different families?18.They want to find out the relationship between environment and biology.Passage 2Today I’m going to talk about tents. Camping is still one of the cheapest ways of having a holiday. And each year, over 3 million people take camping vocations, either here in Britain or aboard, mostly on the continent. Obviously, camping can’t be as comfortable as living in a permanent house, but modern tents can be very comfortable indeed, with windows, bedrooms, kitchens and sitting rooms. The most popular tent sold in Britain is the frame tent with 2 bedrooms and sleeping accommodation for 4 people. There is usually an outer tent of water-proofed fabric and a lighter inner tent or tents with a built-in ground sheet. The outer tent fits over the frame work. This ismade of metal poles which are fitted together. The inner tent is attached to this frame. Generally, the inner tent is about half the area of the outer tent. The other half of the outer tent is the living area. This doesn’t usually have a ground sheet but you can buy one to fit, though it costs extra. The ordinary 4 bed frame tent doesn’t usually have a separate kitchen area, but the larger ones often do. You can buy a kitchen extension for many tents, and it’s worth buying one if you plan to stay camping in one place for more than a few days.19.What does the speaker say about camping?19.It is an inexpensive way of spending a holiday.“the cheapest way of having a holiday”正好就和选项中的“inexpensive way of spending a holiday”同义互换20.What does the passage tell us about the most popular tent sold in Britain?20.It consists of an inner and an outer tent我们可以知道最受欢迎的帐篷有这样的特色：“The most popular tent… is the frame tent with 2 bedrooms and sleeping accommodation for 4 people. There is usually an outer tent… and a lighter inner tent or tents”。
2014专四听力
Part I DICTATION (15MIN)Listen to the following passage.Altogether the passage will be read to you four times.During thefir st reading,which will be done at normal speed,listen and try to understand the meaning.For thesec ond and third readings,the passage will be read sentence by sentence,or phrase by phrase,withinter vals of 15 seconds.The last reading will be done at normal speed again and during this timeyou sh ould check your work.You will then be given 2 minutes to check through your work oncemore.Ple ase write the whole passage on ANSWER SHEET ONE.Now, listen to the passage.PART Ⅱ LISTENING COMPREHE (20 MIN)In sections A, B and C you will hear everything ONCE ONL Y. Listen carefully and then answer th equestions that follow. Mark the correct answer to each question on your answer sheet.SECTION A CONVERSATIONSIn this section you will hear several conversations. Listen to the conversations carefully and thena nswer the questions that follow.Questions l 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. What are they mainly talking about in the conversation?A. Transport.B. Customers.C. Relocation.D. Restaurants.2. Which of the following is mentioned by Tim as a good reason for moving?A. More office space.B. Convenient parking.C. Fewer office workers.D. A near-by train station.3. Why is Jane worried about winter in the new location?A. It is much colder there.B. There are few activities.C. There are no good restaurants.D. There is no cinema or theatre.Questions 4 to 7 are based on the following conversation．At the end of the conversation，youwill be given 20 seconds to answer the questions．Now, listen to the conversation．4. Miss Parkinson became interested in her own business _______.A. before she worked for the media companyB. when she was on holiday five years agoC. after she went to therapists and classesD. after her friend recommended it to her5. Why did she ask her teachers to teach her at home?A. She was busier than before.B. It was more convenient.C. She liked to exercise at home.D. She was given a promotion.6. Which of the following is NOT true according to the conversation?A. She recommended people to take classes.B. She was willing to pay more for classes at home.C. She left her job immediately after her promotion.D. She regarded the business as a pastime atfi rst.7. Why did she finally leave her job?A. She got bored with her job.B. She saw an opportunity.C. She needed the money.D. She was forced to leave.Questions 8 to 10 are based on the following conversation．At the end of the conversation，youwill be given 15 seconds to answer the questions．Now, listen to the conversation．8. Which of the following is NOT mentioned about the single-lens reflex?A. Different lenses can be used.B. Focusing is easier.C. You can see what you are taking.D. It is cheaper and lighter.9. According to the shop assistant, the main difference between the two types of cameras lies in__ _____.A. lensB. priceC. weightD. size10. It can be inferred from the conversation that the customer is more likely to buy _______ inthe end.A. a single-lens cameraB. nothingC. a rangefinder cameraD. several lenses insteadSECTION B PASSAGESIn this section ,you will hear several passages. Listen to the passages carefully and then answer the questions that follow.Questions 11 to 13 are based on the following passage．At the end of the passage, you will begive n 15 seconds to answer the questions．Now, listen to the passage．11. Which of the following details about the front of the house is CORRECT?A. The front is pink.B. The curtain is drawn.C. No window can be seen.D. There are two doors.12. What is to the immediate left side of the house?A. A washing line.B. Another house.C. A flat area.D. A chimney.13. Where is the small town in the picture?A. Between two hills.B. Further to the left of the house.C. At the back of the house.D. At the side of a hill.Questions 14 to 17 are based on the following passage．At the end of the passage, you will begive n 20 seconds to answer the questions．Now, listen to the passage．14. When did Ben first become interested in Mongolia?A. When he grew up.B. When he learned Mongolian.C. When he returned home.D. When he was nine years old.15. Where did he spend most of his teenage years?A. In Mongolia.B. In the Arab world.C. In his hometown.D. In some other regions.16. We learn from the passage that Ben _______ while doing his master’s degree.A. became interested in classical MongolianB. learned classical and modern MongolianC. gave up modern MongolianD. mastered modern Mongolian17. Which of the following details is NOT true according to the passage?A. Ben wants to visit Mongolia when the weather is warm.B. Ben considers the travel expenserea sonable.C. The trip today is expensive considering inflation.D. Ben was unable to travel to Mongolia in1971.Questions 18 to 20 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．18. Which is the height of towers at Sky Greens vertical farm?A. 9 meters.B. 20 meters.C. 100 meters.D. 40 meters.19. Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?A. The farm sells its vegetables to a local supermarket.B. The farm uses less water and energy tog row vegetables.C. The farm causes less pollution in its production.D. The farm sells at the same price as imported produce20. According to the passage, one particular advantage of the Sky Green is _______.A. local climateB. local supportC. plan for expansionD. closeness to the citySECTION C NEWS BROADCASTIn this section ,you will hear several news items. Listen to them carefully and then answer theques tions that follow.Questions 21 and 22 are based OH the following news．At the end of the news item，you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions．Now listen to the news．21. According to the passage, Turkish police were unsure about _______.A. when the woman was killedB. the main cause of the deathC. the woman’s identityD. why she failed to return home22. How many people had been detained by Turkish police?A. 9.B. 19.C.22.D. 33.Questions 23 and 24 are based on the following news．At the end of the news item．you will beg iven 10 seconds to answer the questions．Now, listen to the news．23. What is the situation now in Kidal according to the news?A. Islamist militants are still in control of the town.B. French forces have entered the town.C. French are going to land at the airport.D. Islamist militants are attacking the airport.24. Why did the French launch the military operation?A. To control Kidal airport.B. To protect the town.C. To protect the capital Bamako.D. To fight against Islamist militants.Questions 25 and 26 are based on the following news．At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions．Now, listen to the news．25. Which of the following is TRUE about the immigration reform?A. It was proposed by a group of senators.B. Mr Obama had carried out the reform.C. Illegal immigrants would soon be given citizenship.D. The reform failed to improve the curren tsystem.26. According to Obama’s 2011 blueprint, how long would it take for illegal immigrants to gainciti zenship?A. Eight years.B. Five years.C. Thirteen years.D. Eleven years.Questions 27 and 28 are based on the following news．At the end of the news item，you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions．Now, listen to the news．27. What is Lorraine Melvill’s business?A. Running a plastic surgery clinic.B. Arranging for surgery and safaris.C. Providing consultancy to local people.D. Organizing trips to UK and American.28. Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the news item?A. Local African clients helped keep her business going.B. Her clients were unable to pay her the money.C. Her business was affected by the global financial crisis.D. She still had as many European clie ntsas before.Questions 29 is based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 5seco nds to answer the question. Now, listen to the news.29. What is the main idea of the news item?A. Foreign investment in unstable regions.B. BP’s presence in North Africa.C. Security concerns in risky countries.D. Protection for foreign oil workers.Questions 30 is based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 5seco nds to answer the question. Now, listen to the news.30. What is the main message of thenews item?A. London attracts shoppers from all over the world.B. Most people in Nigeria live in poverty.C. Wealthier Nigerians become a big spender.D. People from the Middle East are the most wealth y.。
2014年德语专业四级考试真题听力和答案
P RÜFUNG FÜR DAS G ERMANISTIK-G RUNDSTUDIUM(PGG 2014)Lösungen und HörtexteTexte zum Diktat und HörverstehenI． DiktatA) Füllen Sie die Lücken aus!Die Jungen gehören zu den Sorgenkindern des deutschen 1) Bildungssystems. Das hat eine Studie jetzt wieder 2)bestätigt. Zwar haben in der Berufswelt immer noch die 3) Männer das Sagen, aber in der Schule schneiden Jungen viel 4) schlechter ab als Mädchen. Männliche Schüler brauchen also mehr 5) Unterstützung: mehr Jungenprojekte, Lese- und Schreibförderung, mehr männliche 6)Erzieher und Lehrer. Immer mehr Schulen stellen außerdem auf 7) getrennten Unterricht um – in der Hoffnung, der Zwang, cool sein zu müssen, ginge ohne weibliche8) Ablenkung zurück.B) Schreiben Sie den Text Satz für Satz.Für Jungen ist es tatsächlich schwer, mit dem gestiegenen Leistungsdruck zurechtzukommen, denn sie sind in der Schule oft unkonzentrierter als Mädchen. Woran dies genau liegt, können Wissenschaftler immer noch nicht im Detail bestimmen. Daher gehen viele Initiativen am eigentlichen Problem vorbei. Die Schule muss sich endlich auf die neuen Lebenswelten aller Kinder einstellen. Sie brauchen V orbilder, weibliche und männliche, nicht nur in der Familie, sondern auch in der Schule. Die Aufgabe der Schule sowie der Familieb ist es, die alten Rollenmuster gemeinsam mit den Kindern immer wieder in Frage zu stellen.II．HörverstehenTeil 1: AlltagssituationenSie hören im Folgenden 6 Minidialoge nur einmal. Markieren Sie die Lösungen auf dem Antwortbogen.1. Frau: Können Sie vor Dienstagnachmittag das Radio fertig reparieren?Mann: Entschuldigung, das ist unmöglich. Sie können es frühestens am Donnerstagnachmittag abholen. Frage: Wann wird das Radio fertig repariert?2. Mann: Was ist los? Ist deine Kamera kaputt?Frau: Ja, sie ist kaputt. Sie funktioniert nicht.Mann: Lass mich mal nachsehen. Nein, nein, die ist nicht kaputt, die Batterie ist leer.Frage: Was für ein Problem hat ihre Kamera?3. Mann: Entschuldigung, ist da noch frei?Frau: Ja, bitte.Mann: Ein Sauwetter ist das heute.Frau: Es schneit wohl draußen?Mann: Und wie!Frage: Wo könnte das Gespräch stattfinden?4. Frau: Herr Ober, wir möchten bitte zahlen.Mann: Zusammen oder getrennt?Frau: Getrennt. Ich bezahle das Rindfleisch und den Apfelsaft.Mann: Das macht 24,50 Euro.Frau: Hier sind 50 Euro.Mann: 25,50 Euro zurück.Frage: Wieviel Geld bekommt die Frau zurück?5. Frau 1: Karin, morgen haben wir schönes Wetter. Machen wir zusammen einen Ausflug?Frau 2: Nein! Morgen ist Valentinstag. Da will ich mit meinem Freund meine Eltern besuchen. Den Ausflug können wir ja nächste Woche machen.Frage: Was macht Karin morgen?6. Mädchen: Sag mal, was machst du denn für ein Gesicht? Hast du Liebeskummer oder ist sonst etwaspassiert?Junge: Frag bloß nicht! Alles ist beschissen. Ich habe die Nase voll von der Schule. Gestern gab es ´ne fünf in Mathe und heute noch ´ne sechs in Französisch. Jetzt steht es ziemlich mies. Ich habe einfach keine Lust mehr, dauernd in die Schule zu gehen und den Mist zu lernen.Frage: Warum ist der Junge deprimiert?Teil 2Nun hören Sie vier Texte. Jeden Text hören Sie zuerst einmal, dann lesen Sie die Aufgaben und danach hören Sie ihn noch einmal. Markieren Sie die richtigen Lösungen auf dem Antwortbogen.Text A NachrichtenBonn. Mit einem weltweiten Aktionsprogramm ist in Bonn die Konferenz für erneuerbare Energien zu Ende gegangen. Darin haben sich die Vertreter aus 154 Ländern verpflichtet, den Anteil der Versorgung durch Sonnen-, Wind- und Wasserkraft zu erhöhen. Bis zum Jahr 2015 sollen dadurch eine Milliarde Menschen Zugang zu moderner Energieversorgung bekommen. Die Umsetzung des Aktionsprogramms soll durch die UNO kontrolliert werden.Text B: 15 Jahre späterSprecher: Ich beobachte meine ehemaligen Mitschüler am Tisch. Äußerlich haben sie sich wenig verändert. Wenn wir zusammen sind, scheinen wir unsere alten Rollen zu spielen. Michael ist wieder sehr still, Henry und Lisa auch; Anna und Stephan reden unaufhörlich. Mir fällt auf, wie viel wir über Fonds, Versicherungen und Steuern sprechen. Was sagt das über uns und 15 Jahre Deutschland? Diese Klasse ist nicht repräsentativ. Wir haben fast alle studiert, kommen zum Großteil aus gut situierten Elternhäusern und leben in der Stadt. Wir haben bis auf eine alle Arbeit. Wir sind flexibel und mobil. Wir sind längst im Westen angekommen, aber niemand fühlt sich dort vollkommen zu Hause.Text C Bei einer FirmaChefin: Guten Morgen, Herr Büchner.Praktikant: Guten Morgen.Chefin: Ich habe Ihr Protokoll bekommen. Können wir kurz darüber sprechen?Praktikant: Ja, sicher.Chefin: Gut, ich hätte da noch gerne einige Änderungen. Das Protokoll ist einfach zu lang. Ich habe schon einmal gestrichen, was nicht so wichtig ist.Praktikant: Ah, ja. Tut mir Leid, ich wusste nicht, dass Sie nur die Ergebnisse haben wollten.Chefin: In unserer Abteilung machen wir immer ein Ergebnisprotokoll, weil keiner viel Zeit zum Lesen hat.Praktikant: Ja gut, verstehe.Chefin: Und noch eins. Bitte achten Sie auf die Rechtschreibung. Im Protokoll sind einige Fehler. Undzwei Namen waren auch nicht korrekt.Praktikant: Oh, das ist mir aber peinlich. Das kommt nicht wieder vor.Chefin: Okay, dann erwarte ich das korrigierte Protokoll bis heute Mittag.Praktikant: Ja, sicher. Kein Problem.Text D GlückZDF: Zuerst einmal: Was ist denn Glück?Prof. Dr. Angela Schorr: Für Glück gibt es verschiedene Definitionen. Die Glückserfahrungen, die wir aber alle haben, sind entweder Glück als große Zufriedenheit oder Glück als eine ganz besondere Erfahrung, als einen starken Glücksmoment, praktisch eine Spitzen-Erfahrung.ZDF: Woher kommt das Glück? Kann man Glück lernen?Angela Schorr: Glück ist auch erlernt. Man kann bestimmte Glücksstrategien und ein bestimmtes Management betreiben. Das Wichtigste ist eine Analyse der eigenen Situation. Wie ist meine Lebenssituation? Wo bin ich überall unzufrieden? Wo kann ich etwas dagegen tun? Man muss die Bereiche finden, wo man etwas verändern kann. Und dann muss man sich darauf konzentrieren und sozusagen versuchen, die vielen normalen Glücksmomente des Alltags zu sehen.ZDF: Und kann man sich an das Glück so gewöhnen, dass es zu einer Selbstverständlichkeit wird?Angela Schorr: Die Spitzen-Erfahrungen, die wir haben, können wir psychisch nicht verteidigen, sondern sie müssen sich ein wenig abbauen, d.h. eine dauerhafte Spitzen-Erfahrung ist nicht möglich. Aber es ist völlig übertrieben zu glauben, dass ein Mensch, der sehr glücklich ist, dann in einer großen Änderung sozusagen unglücklich wird. Das stimmt alles nicht. In Wirklichkeit dauert es sehr lange, von einem hohen Glückslevel auf ein mittleres und nicht auf ein niedriges Niveau herunterzukommen.Im Grunde genommen bleibt einem das Glück durchaus treu.II. Hörverstehen (20 P)1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10111213141516 17 18 1920a x x x xb x x x x x x x x xc x x x x x x xIII. Leseverstehen (20 P)21 22 23 24 25 26 27 282930313233343536 37 38 3940a x x x x x xb x x x x x x x xc x x x x x xIV. Grammatik und WortschatzA undB (Text A)41 42 43 44 45 46 47 484950515253545556 57 58 5960a x x x x x x xb x x x x x xc x x x x x x xB (Text B)61. geht/ist 62. werden 63. unter 64. vergeht 65. vor66. statt/anstatt67. die 68. sondern 69. mit 70. Gelernte/besserC71. an 72. den 73. leisten/kaufen 74. kann/muss/werde 75. hätten 76. als 77. stört/ärgert 78. denen 79. weder 80. geht 81. ineinander 82. es / Wasser 83. was 84. Verletzte 85. an86. leidet/steht/ lebt 87. riecht /stinkt88. damit / so dass 89. verständigen/orientieren90. obD.91. → Mit den Möglichkeiten, die durch das Internet zur Verfügung gestellt werden/wurden/worden sind, ...92. → Über... kommunizieren Menschen .... mit den ihnen auch offline am nächsten stehenden Freunden.93. → Obwohl sie ihre Freizeit verlieren, sind die jungen Aufsteiger bereit, sich für ihren Job einzusetzen.94. → Wenn man so nach Erfolg strebt, bleibt immer weniger Platz für Familie und Freunde.95. →Wenn die meisten Teilnehmer in Facebook die entsprechenden Einstellungen nicht wählten (wählen würden), wären private Informationen nicht nur Freunden zugänglich.E.96. →Gleich nach dem Unterricht rief mich meine Mutter an.97. →Sie möchte, dass ich fleißig lerne und wünschte mir viel Glück zum Neujahr/im neuen Jahr.98. →Es war schon tief in der Nacht, als mein Onkel endlich zu Hause war.99. →Wir waren viel in der Stadt herumgelaufen, deshalb fühlten wir uns am Abend todmüde.100. →Als ich klein war, sah ich gern fern, aber ich durfte den Fernseher nicht ohne Erlaubnis anschalten.。
英语专业四级考试真题听力部分听写原文(2014年)
2014年英语专业四级考试真题听力部分听写原文
Part I DICTATION (15MIN)
Limiting the Growth of Technology
Throughout history man has changed his physical environment to improve his way of life.With the tools of technology man has altered many physical features of the earth.He has transformed woodland into farmland.He has modified thethrough mountains to build roads and railways.However,these changes in the physical environment have not always had beneficial results.Today,pollution of the air and water is a danger to the health of the planet.Each day thousands of tons of gases come out of vehicles.Smoke from factories pollutes the air of industrialized areas and the surrounding countryside.The air in cities is becoming increasingly unhealthy.The pollution of water is equally harmful.In the sea pollution from oil is killing a lot of sea plants and fish.It is now necessary for man to limit the growth of technology in order to survive on earth.
2014年法语专四听写听力真题(附答案和原文)
Partie I : Dictée (10 points)1 mai : Fête du travailLa Fête du travail est célébrée le 1 mai dans de nombreux pays du monde et est l’occasion d’importantes manifestations du mouvement ouvrier. Elle est parfois associée à d’autres fêtes ou traditions populaires.Cette journée est appelée aussi la fête du muguet, cette plante a toujours symbolisé le printemps. Le 1 mai 1561, le roi Charles IX a rendu les choses officielles : ayant reçu à cette date un brin de muguet comme porte-bonheur, il a décidé d’en offrir chaque année aux dames de la cour. La tradition était née.La fleur est aussi celle des rencontres amoureuses. Longtemps, des bals du muguet ont été organisés en Europe. Ce jour-là, les jeunes filles s’habillaient de blanc et les garçons décoraient leurs costumes d’un brin de muguet.Partie II : Compréhension orale (10 points)Section A : (5 points)1. Où se déroule ce dialogue ?A. Dans un restaurant.B. Dans un cinéma.C. Dans un centre commercialTranscription :- Bonjour, madame. Je cherche le rayon des discques « musique classique ».- C’est au second étage, sur votre gauche.2. Que pense l’homme de la robe en bleu ?A. Il l’aime bien.B. Il ne l’aime pas.C. Il n’a pas donné son avis.Transcription :- Elles sont superbes, ces robes. J’aime bien celle en bleu. Et toi ?- Bof, la blanche est beaucoup mieux.3. Est-ce que l’homme connaît Philippe ?A. Oui, il le connaît.B. Non, il ne le connaît pas.C. Il n’est pas sûr de le connaître.Transcription :- J’avais à peine commencé mon ménage, quand quelqu’un a frappé à la porte.- C’était qui ? Quelqu’un que je connais ?- Oui, c’était Philippe.4. L’homme a-t-il faim ?A. Oui, il a faim.B. Non, il n’a pas faim.C. Il n’a pas répondu à la question.Transcription :- Chéri, le repas sera prêt dans 10minutes. As-tu faim ?- Ah, tu parles ! Je n’ai même pas pris mon petit déjeuner.5. Que veut Jimmy ?A. Il accepte d’aller au cinéma.B. Il refuse d’aller au cinéma.C. Il demande pourquoi aller au cinéma.Transcription :- Salut, Jimmy. Ça va ? Que fais-tu ce soir ? Je vais au cinéma avec Théo. Tu nous accompagnes ? - Pourquoi pas ? Rendez-vous ce soir à 20h devant le cinéma. A tout à l’heure.6. Quel est le métier de la femme ?A. C’est une pharmacienne.B. C’est un médecin.C. C’est une infirmière.Transcription :- Bonjour, madame.- Bonjour, monsieur. Vous désirez ?- J’ai mal à l’estomac depuis ce matin. Est-ce que vous auriez quelque chose pour calmer les maux d’estomac ?- Oui, j’ai ça. C’est très efficace. Vous en prenez un après les repas.- Très bien.- 15 euros, monsieur.- Voilà, madame. Au revoir.- Au revoir. Bonne journée.7. Quelle est l’origine de la mère de cette jeune fille ?A. Elle est de Bordeaux.B. Elle vient de l’Espagne.C. Elle est née en Alsace.Transcription :- Vous êtes d’où ?- Je suis de Bordeau.- Vous n’avez pas d’accent.- Non. Ma mère est d’origine espagnole, et mon père est né à Lille. Alors, on n’a pas trop d’accent bordelais au départ.- Moi, c’est pareil : je suis né à Toulouse, mais toute ma famill e est en Alsace.8. Où le chauffeur va-t-il chercher son client ?A. A l’aéroport de Roissy.B. Au 48 rue des Haies dans le 20ème à Paris.C. En bas de l’immeuble.Transcription :- Allô. Bonjour. Je vous téléphone pour réserver un taxi. Ce sera pour dans une demi-heure. La destination : l’aéroport de Roissy. Mon adresse : le 48 rue des Haies dans le 20ème arrondissement. Oui, j’ai deux valises. D’accord. Vous voulez mon numéro de téléphone ? 01 43 73 50 53. D’accord. Donc, j’attends en bas de l’immeuble ?Très bien, très bien. Merci. Bonne journée. Au revoir.9. Quel temps fait-il ?A. Il fait beau.B. Il fait chaud.C. Il fait froid.Transcription :- Bonjour, madame Dupain. Il ne fait pas chaud ce matin.- Oh. Ne m’en parle pas. J’ai dû rallumer le chauffage hier soir.- Eh bien moi, c’est pareil. Il faisait 14 dans la maison.- Que voulez-vous ? Il n’y a plus de saisons. Un jour il fait chaud, un jour il fait froid.- C’est vrai qu’on ne sait plus comment s’habiller. Vivement l’été.10. Qui est monsieur Bourget ?A. C’est un ami à madame Gire.B. C’est un professeur à Romain.C. C’est un copain à Romain.Transcription :- Bonjour, monsieur Bourget.- Bonjour, madame Gire. Merci de vous être déplacée.- Que se passe-t-il avec Romain ?- Eh bien, il s’agit non seulement de problèmes de comportements, et en plus d’absences au cours, trois bagarres cette semaine. Et il ne vient plus au cours ces derniers jours. Nous pensons qu’il convient de vous le signaler.Section B : (5 points)11. D’après le dialogue, il s’agit de :A. trouver son chemin.B. chercher du travail.C. une invitation au restaurant.12. Ce n’est pas facile de trouver du travail à cause de la crise ………A. familiale.B. sociale.C. financière.13. Madame Penot est ……… qu’Alex.A. plus âgéeB. plus jeuneC. aussi jeune14. Alex travaille ………A. dans les travaux publics.B. en tant qu’artiste peintre.C. dans l’immobilier.15. Qu’est-ce que monsieur Bouc pense des jeunes d’aujourd’hui ?A. Il pense que les jeunes sont travailleurs.B. Il pense que les jeunes sont paresseux.C. Il pense que les jeunes sont au chômage.16. Pourquoi monsieur Bouc cherche-t-il quelqu’un?A. Parce qu’il a besoin d’un adjoint dans son bureau.B. Parce qu’il manque de main-d’oeuvre.C. Parce qu’il veut faire t ravailler les jeunes.17. Que fait monsieur Bouc à midi ?A. Il travaille au chantier.B. Il travaille à la gare.C. Il se repose.18. Comment est monsieur Bouc ?A. C’est quelqu’un avec qui il est difficile de s’entendre.B. C’est quelqu’un qui s’inquiète souvent detout.C. C’est quelqu’un qui a l’habitude de s’inquiéter.19. Alex va inviter madame Penot à aller au restaurant :A. parce qu’ils sont très amis.B. parce qu’il veut la remercier de son aide.C. parce qu’il en a l’habitude.20. D’après le dialogue, madame Penot veut aider Alex à ………A. connaître monsieur Bouc pour lui peindre un portrait.B. visiter le chantier pour peindre un tableau.C. trouver un travail rémunérant.Transcription :- Alors, Alex, tu as trouvé un travail ?- Non, toujours pas.- C’est vrai que ce n’est pas facile en ce moment, avec la crise.- Oui, mais bon, il ne faut pas trop se plaindre. C’est encore pire ailleurs.- Oui, mais quand même. Dans mon temps, tout le monde travaillait. Et, tu cherches dans quoi ? - Ben, dans le bâtiment. J’ai été peintre en bâtiment pendant 5 ans. Alors madame Penot, si vousconnaissez quelqu’un qui cherche un bon peintre, vous me faites signe.- Ben, justement, monsieur Bouc, il me disait que les jeunes, ils sont au chômage mais q u’ils ne veulent pas travailler. Il cherche quelqu’un en ce moment. Mais ce n’est pas peintre. Tu n’as qu’à aller le voir si ça t’intéresse.- Bien sûr que ça m’intéresse. Et je peux le trouver où ?- Il est au chantier. Va le voir directement là-bas. Il fait sa pause entre midi et deux.- Au chantier près de la gare ?- Oui, oui. Mais bon, tu le gardes pour toi : il n’est quand même pas commode, monsieur Bouc.- Ne vous inquiétez pas. J’ai l’habitude. En tout cas, merci pour l’info. Si ça marche, je vous i nvite au resto.- Ah ben, bonne chance. Allez, bonne journée.- Bonne journée.。
2014全国英语专业四级听写
2014全国英语专业四级听写第一篇：2014全国英语专业四级听写Throughout history, man has changed his physical environment to improve his way of life.With the tools of technology, man has altered many physical features of the earth.He has transformed woodland into farmland.He has modified the face of the earth by cutting through mountains to build roads and railways.However, these changes in the physical environment have not always had beneficial results.Today, pollution of the air and water is a danger to the health of the planet.Each day, thousands of tons of gases come out of vehicles.Smoke in factory polluted the air of industrialized areas and surrounding countryside.The air in cities is becoming increasingly unhealthy.The pollution of water is equally harmful.In the sea, pollution from oil is killing a lot of sea plants and fish.It is now necessary for man to limit the growth of technology in order to survive on earth.第二篇：英语专业四级听写评分标准听写评分标准1.听写共分15小节；每节1分。
2014年12月四级真题听力题+答案+原文
2014年12月四级真题听力题+答案+原文Part II Listening Comprehension (30 minutes)Section ADirections: In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long conversations. At the end of each conversation, one or more questions will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B), C) and D), and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.注意:此部分试题请在答题卡1上作答。
1. A) The woman is fussy about the cleanness of the apartment,B) He has not cleaned the apartment since his mother’s visit.C) He does not remember when his mother came over.D) His mother often helps him to clean the apartment.2. A) The bus stop is only two minutes’ walk.B) The running made him short of breath.C) They might as well take the next bus.D) The woman is late by a couple of minutes.3. A) She is suffering a pain in her neck.B) She is likely to replace Miss Smith.C) She has to do extra work for a few days.D) She is quite sick of working overtime.4. A) Change her job.B) Buy a dishwasher.C) Open a flower shop.D) Start her own business.5. A) He forgot where he had left the package.B) He slipped on his way to the post office.C) He wanted to deliver the package himself.D) He failed to do what he promised to do.6. A) The speakers do not agree with each other.B) The woman does not like horror films.C) The man pays for the tickets as a rule.D) The speakers happened to meet in the cinema7. A) The woman is just as unlucky as the man.B) The woman is more sensitive than the man.C) The speakers share a common view on love.D) The speakers are unhappy with their marriage.8. A) Preparations for a forum.B) Participants in the forum.C) Organizers of a forum.D) Expectations of the forum.Questions 9 to 11are based on the conversation you have just heard.9. A) France.B) Scandinavia.C) Russia.D) East Europe.10. A) More women will be promoted in the workplace.B) More women will overcome their inadequacies.C) More women will receive higher education.D) More women will work outside the family.11. A) Try hard to protect women's rights.B) Educate men to respectwomenmore.C) Help women acquire moreprofessional skills.D) Spend more time changingwomen's attitudes.Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.12. A) In a restaurant.B) In a hotel lobby.C) At the man’s office.D) A t the woman’s place.13. A) He is the chief designer of the latest bike model.B) He has completed an overseas market survey.C) He is the Managing Director of Jayal Motors.D) He has just come back from a trip to Africa14. A) To select the right model.B) To get a good import agent.C) T o convince the board members.D) T o cut down production costs.15. A) His flexibility.B) His vision.C) His intelligence.D) His determination.Section BDirections: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D).Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre. 注意：此部分试题请在答题卡1上作答。
2014年12月上海英语四级听力之听写全文
Don`t take many English courses, they won`t help you to get a decent jobs. Sign on for management classes, so you be ready to join the family business when you graduate. Sound familiar? Many of us have heard the suggestions like these put forward by parents or other close to us. Such comments often seems quite reasonable. Why them should the suggestions like these be taken with caution? The reason is they relate to the decision you should make, you are the one who must live with the consequences. One of the worthiest reasons to follow the particular path and life is the other people want you to. Decisions that effect your life should be your decisions. Decisions you make after you considered varies or tentative and chosen the part that suit you best. Making your own decisions does not mean that you should ignore the suggestions of others. For instance, your parents do have their own unique experiences that may make the advice helpful and having participated and the great deal with your personal history they may have a clear view of your strength and weaknesses, still that view that are not necessarily accurate, they may still see you as a child, you need a care of protection, or they may only see your strength, or in sum unfortunate cases they may focus only on your flaws and short-comings. People will always be given the advice, ultimately though you have to make your own judgements.。
2014专四听力
TalkHow to Succeed in Your Literature ClassI . Features of literature class—(1) freedom with personal ideas encouraged n . Three pieces of advice for literature class learnersA.In advance—for large lectures：—greater progress and more (2) in the lecture—for small lectures ：—(3) in open discussion—target of literature class：—general aspects of important books —subtle differences of how stories are crafted —drill in reading and (4) of huge amounts of informationB.Closely—method：—reading all materials instead of (5)—paying more attention to style and deeper intention instead of plots or (6) —requirement ofliterature papers：focused and (7)—benefit to paper writing ：—learning to defend personal interpretations with (8) evidenceC.Questioningly—not afraid of possible contradictions—display of full thought in arguments with (9)川.The additional tip—selection of a course with (10)Conversation One1.[A]Federal government. [B] Individual public schools.[C] The education chief. [D] Individual states and districts.2.[A]Because it enables teachers to prepare for subject matter in more depth.[B]Because it can put students at a competitive advantage.[C]Because it is more suitable for current economy.[D]Because it is gaining increasing popularity in the US-3.[A]Extending school year can reduce the quality of the time in class.[B]Extending school year can interrupt family life.[C]Extending school year doesn 't necessarily improve test scores.[D]Extending school year may increase the cost of schools.4.[A]More learning experiences.[B]The avoidance of summer learning loss.[C]More time for teacher-stude nt in teractio n.[D]Reduci ng gap betwee n the rich and the poor.5.[A]He is strongly in favour of Miriam ' s ideas.[B]He is mildly in favour of Miriam ' s ideas.[C]He is strongly against Miriam ' s ideas.[D]He is mildly against Miriam ' s ideas.Con versatio n Two6.[A] En glish Literature. [B] Computer.[C] Busin ess Adm ini strati on. [D] Finance.7.[A] The work ing environment was poor. [B] The job was bori ng.[C] The pay was rather low. [D] He disliked his employer.8.[A] En thusiastic. [B] Persevera nt. [C] Eloque nt. [D] Cooperative.9.[A] Overtime work. [B] Regular work. [C] Work of leadership. [D] Varied work.10.[A]Doctor ' s note is not necessary for a-dae sick leave.[B]Some employees used to take adva ntage of its loopholes.[C]All the terms in it are preferred to the can didate.[D]Paternity leave is as long as maternity leave when the first child is born.Limit ing the Growth of Tech no logyThroughout history man has changed his physical environment to improve his way of life.With the tools of tech no logy man has altered many physical features of the earth. However, these changes in the physical environment have not always had beneficial results. Today, pollution of the air and water is a dan ger to the health of the pla net. Smoke from factories pollutes the air of industrialized areas and the surrounding countryside. The pollution of water is equally harmful. It is now n ecessary for man to limit the growth of tech no logy in order to survive on earth.How to Succeed in Your Literature ClassGood morni ng every one, our topic today is about how to do well in your literature class in your college days. Literature courses and assig nments tend to be extremely differe nt from those of any other discipli ne because of their extreme subjectivity. This aspect is what many people tend to find most surprising and challenging in an academic setting.⑴ I am not saying that you can throw reason and fact out of the window in literature courses, but von arc given much more intellectual freedom with your personal thoughts and ideas.Begi nning with the "in adva nee ” piece of wisdom. For large lectures stude nts ofte n thi nk it isnot that importa nt to do the read ings since they will not be forced to speak up and offer opinions.This is completely wrong. Why attend a lecture on a piece of writing that the professor assumes you have read (2) You will take nothing away from the lecture and will not be able to make any ____________________________________sense of whatever notes you take, even if you read the material after the fact(3) In small classes that have lots of open discussion , professors can always tell who has and who has not donethe week's reading. Don 'think it won't affect your participation grade for the course.The en tire point of a literature class is to en gross a stude nt in the gen eral aspects of importa nt explore manysubtle differe nces of how stories are crafted, and to train the college scholar to read and (4) digest huge amounts of information. You won ' t do well in the course without making a sincere attempt to read and un dersta nd every assigned text.Next, make sure you read all material very closely. (5) Do not skim through seemingly uni mporta nt passages oflong no vels, or read Spark Notes and think you know what happe ns in the reading. (6) These methods of“ reading ” leave you without any idea of the author_____________s style or dee inten tio ns: they merely give you plot or surface meanin gs. Readi ng thi ngs halfway will be of no ben efit to youwhe n it is time to write your papers.(7) Literature professors usually want papers that are very sharply focused and detailed. (8) There is DO singleanswer or interpretation to most pieces of literature , but students must be able to read closely eno ugh to defe nd acase with textual evide nee that will support their pers onal in terpretati on.Fin ally , do not feel defeated if you find a piece of evide nee in the text that seems to contradict the line ofthinking you had developed about the piece of literature. (9) Literature papers and discussi ons should questi onevery theory by offeri ng coun terevide nee. As I previously said, clear-cut an swers do not exist in any form ofliterature, be it poetry, ficti on, essays, or even non ficti on. You must read all genres with a discer ning eye, and instead of avoid ing possible con flicts in your papers, use them to show that you have fully thought through yourargume nts.And the last piece of advice I have to offer : look at the reading lists of literature courses are considering so youdo not make yourself miserable by spending a semester reading literature you have no in terest in. (10) Literaturecourses should be enjo yable, and their readi ngs stimulati ng, so find one that i nterests you and begi n an alyz ingeveryth ing!OK, today I ' ve given several tips to you regardinige ways of succeeding in your literature class. I hope theycould help you get your hands on the class whe n you are ready to go. Thank you for liste ning.对话1W: Hello , Frank.M : Hello , Miriam. How ' s everything goingW: Fi ne.M : Would you like to join me for a drink W: OK, tha nks.M : Any news recentlyW: Oh , well , yesterday I read the newspaper and got very shocking news. You know , (1) it ' s not the gover nmentthat sets the cale ndar for our public schools. Public school cale ndars are set by in dividual states and districts.Accord ing to the n ews, our local school decided to keep stude nts in class year-round with shorter breaksthroughout , offering about 20 additional school days.M: Mm…,(2) I heard that the educati on chief said in an in terview that our curre nt school cale ndar based upon theagrarian economy and the vast majority of the students in our country weren ' t working the fields in the summers. Sohe …he thought lywasoretaated, outmoded model.It n eeded be cha nged.W: I don ' t agree with him. Exteliing school year seems so completely short-sighted to me, (3-1) More time is nosilver bullet for reform. Take Miami-Dade County Schools in Florida for example, it used an extended day program forthree years, but dropped it because they didn ' slee improvement in test scores. (3-2) Besides, it disrupt family life.M: Well, surely you must have to admit that we have a significantly shorter school year. Our stude nts are going to school 180 days a year, gen erally. And if in a sports con test, one team is practicing three days a week and one team is practicing five days a week, the team that is practicing more is going to do better.W: But simply extending school time in and of itself will not produce the desired results.M: Well, yes. Mm …;but, extending school time does bring some advantages. (4-1) It gives the stude nts lear ning experie nces that they might not be able to get over the summertime.W: But you ask the teachers and stude nts whether, whether they reck on that exte nding school time brings them advantages. I think it goes without saying that no one wants to extend bad time. The teachers are fatigued at the end of the day, and the stude nts are fatigued and unm otivated. The stude nts n eed summer break to have a good rest. M : Yes, you are right. (4-2) But without those camps and other stimulating activities , something called summer learning loss occurs. Researchers estimate that low-income students can lose two mon ths of math and readi ng achieveme nt owing to a lack of rein forceme nt duri ng the summer break. It 'particularly true for low-i ncome kids who don 'have the opport un ities that other kids have duri ng those big breaks.W: But have you considered this Extending the school day is very very expensive. TheMiami-Dade program cost more tha n $ 100 milli on.M : Yes, you are right, (3-3) Really it can result in in creased cost because more teachers, specialists, paraprofessi on als, and other staff are deployed. But I thi nk it can bring some …some ben efits to stude nts and teachers as well, for example, umm, it allows teachers to delve into subject matter in more depth (4-3) it builds in time for more teacher-stude nt in teracti on ; an d, it makes it possible for stude nts to spe nd more time on task.1.Who set the public school cale ndars2.Why does the educatio n chief support exte nding the school year3.Accordi ng to Miriam, which of the followi ng stateme nts is INCORRECT4.Which of the follow ing is NOT an adva ntage of exte nding the school year cited by Frank5.What do we know about Frank accord ing to the con versati on …Con versatio n TwoW: Good morning , Mr. Smith. Have a seat, please!M: Thanks a lot.W: What is your majorM: My major is Busin ess Adm ini strati on. I am espe cially in terested in “ M arketi ng ”W: Have you received any degreesM: Yes. (6-1) First, I received my Bachelor's degree in Fnglish literature, and then an MBA degree.W: Do you feel that you have received a good gen eral trainingM: (6-2) Yes : I have studied in an English training program and a computer training program since I graduated from uni versity. I am curre ntly study ing Finance at a training school.W: Your resume says that you have had on e-year experie nee worki ng in a foreig n represe ntative office in Shan ghai, may I ask why you leftM: I worked in a foreig n rep. office for one year. (7) However, I left there two years ago because the work they gave me was rather dull.W: If you believe you are a good fit for the positi on, please talk about what kind of pers on ality you think you have. M : (8 -1) I always approach things very en thusiastically. When I beg in someth ing, I don , t like to leave it half-do ne.W: And what are your personal weaknessesM : (8 - 2) I ' afraid I, m a poor talker. I'm not comfortable talking with the people whom I have just met for the firsttime. That is not very good for bus in ess, so I have bee n study ing public speak ing.W: It is very difficult for somebody to see one 'sown weakness. Are you more of a leader or afollowerM : (9 -1) I don 'ttry to lead people. (8-3) I 'rather cooperate with everybody, and get the job done by work ing together.W: You know, most workers are work ing un der great pressure. How about overtime workM: Overtime work is very com mon in compa ni es. (9-2) I can work overtime if it ' n ecessary, but Idon't think we will work overtime every day.W: Do you like regular workM: (9-3) No , I don 'tlike regular work. I am interested in different projects with new opportunities.But I can do regular work if the compa ny n eeds me to do so.W: You performed very well, sir! If you have no questio ns, please go through the con tract and sig n it.M: OK. Tha nk you very much.M: I have a few questions for you. First, I ' like to know if you offer employees sick leave.W: Yes, employees can take up to 10 days of sick leave per year. (10-1) However, in order to get paid, you 'have to bring in a note from the doctor '.M : (10-2) Even if I 'm only sick for one dayW: (10-3) That ' s correct.M: (10-4) That 'spretty strict , if you ask me.W: (10-5) Well, we'v e had to add that to the con tract because we found that many of our employees were taking almost one sick day a month : even though they weren S sick.M : I see. I guess that makes sense. How many days of paternity leave do you offerW: (10-6) Men are allowed to take 10 days of pater nity leave for their first childM : (10-6) Why are women flowed so much more time for maternity leaveW: Well, women are the ones giving birth. I think it , s fair to give them more time, don 'youM: I guess so. I don ' t have any other questions. Should I sign here thenW: Yes, please.。