大学英语四级听力预测题(二)及答案
2021年6月四级押题卷(含听力及答案)-第二套(答案)
答案速对：Part II Listening Comprehension【Section A】1-7：BB—AD—DAC【Section B】8-15：ABCD—AADC【Section C】16-25：DBD—CBAB—ADCPart III Reading Comprehension【Section A】26~30KEOLD31~35GHCFN【Section B】36~40FCIJD41~45KBEKH【Section C】46~50CABAC51~55CBDDA答案详解：Part I Writing【参考范文】As knowledge and experience serve as twin towers in problem-solving,one is often presented with two major paths that pave the way for final fulfillment,either to wrack his brain,just like what happened to Neutron,siting for many years under an apple tree and eventually figuring out one of the greatest universal rules that govern the whole globe,or to seek for others’wisdom through their advice,just as in the case of Benjamin Franklin, gathering great minds under one roof and then establishing a most world-renown library. Both ways work.When a practical goal is involved,however,Benjamin Franklin may best be regarded as a role model in this respect and asking people for advice often turn out to be the prime alternative.Experience and knowledge borrowed or learned from others’advice contribute greatly to effectiveness and efficiency for a goal-accomplishment.Not all experience and knowledge related to problem-solving can be obtained by personal effort alone due to limitations of mind and capabilities of each individual.A single thought in someone’s mind is,more often than not,far less shining compared with group’s wisdom.That explains the famous old saying that one sees further when standing upon the shoulders’of past great giants;that explains why a great leader is always with greater minds;that also explains why teamwork in corporation is highly emphasized in the21st century. Brainstorm and exchange of ideas between different thoughts never fail to enhance capabilities of each individual involved,a team,a company,an institution,a country,or even the entire global village.Asking others’advice instead of getting everything done on one’s own promotes democracy and communication too.In terms of democracy,it is necessary to give othersrights and chances to speak since the problem may concern them in different ways,and their saying in turn reflects our respect toward freedom of speech as well as their wisdom. In terms of communication,idea exchange sometimes focuses more than solutions,and hereby better mutual understanding about perspectives,principles,practicalities and personalities of each other.Admittedly turning to others for help and suggestion by no means refers to absolute and irresponsible dependence.Consideration upon different thoughts and ideas broadens our mind,enlarges our vision,furthers understanding,enhances more effective and efficient brainstorm,and stresses mutual respect in groups and communities,which undoubtedly gives rise to better,if not the best solutions.As is paraphrased from John F Kennedy,brainstormed,there is little we cannot do while divided,there is little we can do. Part II Listening ComprehensionSection ANews Report One(1)Scientists have discovered the species of songbird that performs a tap dance so fast that it can't be seen by the naked eye of human beings.Researchers from Japan and Germany slow down footage of the blue songbirds during courtship.Here's our science reporter Jonathan Web.“Now,they've discovered that tap dance is in the course of courtship of both male and female blue songbirds.This is very obvious in the process of the songbirds expressing love to each other.(2)The next step for the researchers is to discover the relationship between courtship and this fancy footwork,such as whether the bird's mate is courted by the sight,the sound or the vibrations of this fancy footwork. Such is the agility of the songbirds'show-stopping quickstep that could only be fully appreciated in super slow motion."That's the latest BBC news. Questions1and2are based on the news report you have just heard.1.Why does the naked eye seldom see the dance of the songbirds?B)2.What should the researchers do next?B)News Report Two(3)The World Bank has warned that100million more people will be pushed into poverty by2030unless action is taken to prevent global warming.It says global warming will ravage crops and fuel the spread of malaria and other ura Becca reports from Washington."The World Bank says that climate change is already having an effect on the poorest people who were struggling to raise crops in extreme weather and low rainfall. They say the world's poorest receive fewer resources and are woefully unprepared to dealwith further Climate Shocks such as rising seas or severe drought.(4)They're calling for more to be done to help those in need and they want world leaders to act to reduce carbon emissions.That report had been released just a few weeks before a UN Climate Summit in Paris.”Questions3and4are based on the news report you have just heard.3.What will make more people become poor by2030?A)4.What should world leaders do?D)News Report ThreeThere're reports of fights at an Australian immigration detention center on Christmas Island following the death of a refugee.(5)Australian media say the fights started after an argument between a prisoner and a guard about the death.Jon Donnison reports from Sydney.“The Australian Immigration Ministry has confirmed there have been what it calls disturbances at the Christmas Island detention center.There are reports some security guards abandoned their positions with fences torn down and fires lit.Fazel Chegeni was found dead at the bottom of a cliff after he apparently managed to escape from the centre on Friday.(6)Around200shelter-seekers are held on Christmas Island which is one of several offshore detention centers operated by Australia.(7)The country has been widely criticized by human rights groups for its treatment of the shelter-seekers but the government here says its tough polices have worked and stopped people trying to reach Australia shores by boat.”Questions5to7are based on the news report you have just heard.5.How did the fights take place?D)6.How many refugees are held on Christmas Island?A)7.What is Australia criticized for?C)Section BConversation OneM：Laura,what are you busy doing?W：(8)I'm working on my report on gender differences with the results of my survey. M：Oh?What are findings?Are there really a lot of differences between men and women? W：You bet there are.For example,(9)in a lot of men's minds,women tend to be really talkative and some would describe their wives as chatterboxes.They say their wives say many things so fast that they get lost in the middle of the conversation.M：Oh，dear.That s too bad.But that is only men's feelings.Do you find that women do talk so much?W：Well,it all depends.Actually,my research findings are that men and women simplyhave different ways of talking.(10)Men do the public talking well and women often do the private talking.M：Sorry,I lose track of your words.Private talking?What's that?W：That is to say,(10)for most women,the language of conversation is primarily a way of establishing connections and relationships.But for most men，talk is primarily a means to stay independent and maintain status in the social order.M：I see.Men do have higher social status than women.W：But nowadays,(11)more and more women are doing better and better in the society. For example,in some Latin American countries,there are female defense ministers and in America,there are female Secretaries of State.M：But do you feel that men and women are equally treated in the modern society? W：According to my research,there still a lot of inequalities in both developing countries and the industrial ones.But fortunately,things are changing for the better. Questions8to11are based on the news report you have just heard.8.What is the woman busy doing?A)9.What do men think of their wives in general?B)10.What can we learn about people's ways of talking?C)11.Why are female defense ministers mentioned in the conversation?D) Conversation TwoM：Hi,Ruby,have you heard that there is going to be a robot show at the museum? W：Yes.And they say students can get half-price tickets.Sam,are you planning to go? M：Yes.(15)And I have invited my girlfriend to go with me.(14)So I wonder if I could borrow your car this Sunday.W：Well,would you please wait just a moment and let me check my schedule? M：OK.W：Well,(12)today is Friday and Ted wants to meet with me on Sunday,so that we can talk about next week's experiment.But I guess I can call him and put it off to the next Monday.The experiment is on Wednesday.Um,Sam,(15)do you mind me joining you to go to the robot show?Or you want it to be a trip with your girlfriend only?M：Are you kidding?Of course I don't mind.By the way,we can have lunch together at the Mexico restaurant just next to the museum.I heard they have really nice food and the price isn't high.(13)That will be my treat.W：I think it's better if we go Dutch.M：(13)I do want to pay for it.I appreciate your driving us to the museum.In this weather, we would shake all over if we have to wait for the bus.W:All right,then.(14)(15)I'll pick you up at8：00Sunday morning.Then,we can pick up yourgirlfriend at about8:20.M：Thank you.See you on Sunday.W；See you.Questions12to15are based on the conversation you have just heard.12.What did Ruby plan to do on Sunday?A)13.Who will pay for the lunch?A)14.When will they go to the robot show?D)15.How many people will go to the robot show?C)Section CPassage OneTo some it's a dream job-eating delicious meals for free and then writing about them. But for some food critics,their eyes aren't the only thing that gets wide when consider yet another feast,(16)because the food critics tend to gain weight and become fat.Karen Fernau,a food writer for The Arizona Republic,said when she first started her job,she began to gain weight.“I always looked forward to lunch before this job,then all of a sudden lunch was all day every day,”she says.Nine years later,keeping her weight steady and her health intact is a daily battle.(17)If she knows she will be going to a tasting at a bakery or eating a four course meal,she usually eats fruit or salads throughout the day.At one tasting session alone,she says,upward of1000calories is often added to her day.That's about half of the recommended total calories per day for the average adult. But even through she has devised a special eating method,Fernau says sticking to it is a daily battle.And food editors,writers and critics across the country couldn't agree more.(18)Joe Yonan,a food editor at The Washington Post,has intensified his exercise habits since he started the job two years ago.Yonan says he realized early that he was gaining weight and promptly hired a personal trainer to meet with three times a week,on top of his aerobic training three to five times a week.Still,it's a struggle that many Americans might envy.After all,it's one thing to get your calories from lobster tails and quite another to get them from sodas and fast-food burgers.Questions16to18are based on the passage you have just heard.16.Why does the speaker say the food critics'eyes aren't the only thing that gets wide?D)17.What is Karen Fernau's way of keeping her weight steady?B)18.What can we know about Yonan's job?D)Passage TwoWhat really works to make sustainable changes in diet and lifestyle?It's probably not what you think.(19)Years of clinical research proves that the real keys are pleasure,joy and freedom,not willpower and hardship.Joy of living is sustainable;fear of dying is not. Why?Because life is to be enjoyed.There's no point in giving up something you enjoy unless you get something back that's even better,and quickly.(20)When people eat more healthfully,exercise,quit smoking,manage stress better,and love more,they find that they feel so much better.So quickly,it reconstructs the reason for making these changes from fear of dying to joy of living.Fortunately,the latest studies show how powerful the mechanisms that control our health and well-being are.(21)When you exercise and eat right,your brain receives more blood flow and oxygen,so you become smarter,think more clearly,have more energy,and need less sleep.(21)Your face receives more blood flow,so your skin glows more and wrinkles less.You look younger and more attractive.In contrast,an unhealthy diet,lasting emotional stress and smoking reduce blood flow to your face so you age more quickly.Smoking accelerates aging because nicotine causes your blood vessels to become narrower,which decreases blood flow to your face and makes it wrinkle prematurely.This is why smokers look years older than they really are. One of the most interesting findings was that the mothers'perception of stress was more important than was objectively occurring in their lives.In other words,if you feel stressed, you are stressed.Questions19to22are based on the passage you have just heard.19.Which are the keys to sustainable changes in diet and lifestyle?C)20.Which of the following practices can make people feel better?B)21.What's the benefit of exercising and eating right according to the passage?A)22.What conclusion can we draw from the passage?B)Passage Three(23)At no other time in recent history has it been easier or cheaper to start a new kind of company,possibly a very profitable company.Let's call these new companies LILOs,for “a little in,a lot out."These are web-based businesses that cost almost nothing to get off the ground yet can turn into great moneymakers.How do you get started?All that's required is a great idea for a product that will fill a need in the21st century.These days you'd do best if your idea either makes people money or saves them money.And launching now will make your company stronger later—you'll learn to survive on fumes until the economy improves.That's what John Tayman is doing.He's an author who lives in San Francisco and writes reviews for a business magazine.(24)Tayman knew little about technology and even less about business.And yet he dreamed of a website thatwould summarize car reviews from other sources and rank every model of new car. Tayman said he intended to build the site on the side while continuing to write for a living. He'd work on his new company only at night and on weekends.(24)And he had only about $10000.Tayman went to work with nothing more than his laptop,a hyper-organized fellow.He quickly discovered a bunch of free stuff online-instructional manuals and sites that walk you through the process from start to finish.(25)Within months,Tayman had a virtual staff of20employees working for him in five different went live in January.Tayman figures he has worked about ten hours a week on it and hasn't spent a cent on marketing or advertising.Growth is modest but steady-nearly10 000people visit each week.Questions23to25are based on the passage you have just head.23.What are the advantages of starting a new business now?A)24.What did Tayman have when he started his business?D)25.What can we learn about Tayman's website from the passage?C)PartⅢReading ComprehensionSection A26.K【精析】动词辨析题。
CET4英语四级考试全真预测试卷 第2套(听力)
11. [A] He'll be speaking at the end of the meeting. [C]He suddenly decided not to speak.[B] He was supposed to speak last night instead. [D] He already spoke very briefly tonight.12. [A] It's too high. [C] It's cheap indeed.[B] It's acceptable. [D] The woman should have bargained for it.13. [A] At two o'clock. [C] At four o'clock.[B] At three o'clock. [D] At five o'clock.14. [A] Shop assistant and customer. [C] Store keeper and customer.[B] Post clerk and customer. [D] Waitress and customer.15. [A] His girlfriend complained of his going to the party without her.[B] He was together with his girlfriend yesterday.[C] He has been busy dating his girlfriend these days.[D] He brought his girlfriend to the party.16. [A] She regretted having bought the second-hand car.[B] It is unnecessary to rent another house.[C] They should sell their second-hand car and buy a new one.[D] They can afford a second-hand car.17. [A] She loves the film too. [C] She asks the man to repeat his words.[B] She doesn't think much of the film. [D] It's not as good as she expected.18. [A] Go out with his wife. [C] Stay at home with his wife.[B] Work for extra hours. [D] Go out with his boss.Questions 19 to 22 are based on the conversation you have just heard.19. [A] It's hereditary. [C] He combs his hair too much.[B] The shampoo he used caused it. [D] He is old enough to lose hair.20. [A] Use some special shampoo.[B] Wear a wig.[C] Don't try to comb hair over the bald or thin patch.[D] Go to the doctor for advice.21. [A] Over the radio. [C] At the man's house.[B] At a doctor's office. [D] At a drug store.22. [A] It suits him. [C] It looks old.[B] It looks ridiculous [D] It's getting worse.Questions 23 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.23. [A] Once a week. [C] Five every month.[B] Three every month. [D] Two every month.24. [A] When there are more than twelve people. [C] When there are fifteen people.[B] When there are five people. [D] When there are more than fifteen people.25. [A] Call the office. [C] Pay the money.[B] Sign your name on the notice board in advance. [D] There is no need to reserve a place. Section BPassage OneQuestions 26 to 29 are based on the passage you have just heard.26. [A] Because it isn't closed.[B] Because the students have to pass all examinations before entering it.[C] Because there is no examination before they are accepted as students.[D] Because its door is open.27. [A] At the airport. [C] Taking the air.[B] By plane. [D] On radio and TV.28. [A] Four. [C] Three.[B] Eight. [D] Five.29. [A] In four or five years. [C] In three or four years.[B] In one year. [D] In 36 weeks.Passage TwoQuestions 30 to 32 are based on the passage you have just heard.30. [A] A new way to take notes. [C] The five steps in the reading process.[B] A short name for survey reading method. [D] Different ways to study for examinations.31. [A] That one should think about the ideas while reading the words.[B] That one should always take notes.[C] That one should read only the title and important words.[D] That one should read sequences of words.32. [A] Read. [C] Review.[B] Recite. [D] Reread.Passage ThreeQuestions 33 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard.33. [A] Vacations. [C] Overcrowded classrooms.[B] Wages. [D] Paid sick leaves.34. [A] They want the teachers to resign.[B] They want the teachers to return to work.[C] They are very sympathetic toward the strike.[D] They are refusing to comment on the situation.35. [A] Parent Board. [C] Teachers' Union.[B] District Court. [D] School Committee.Section CThere are 17 kinds of penguins in the world. All of them live in the southern (36) ________. Only a few (37) ________ live on the continent of Antarctica at the bottom of the world. The emperor penguins are the largest. They are about 100 (38) ________ tall and weigh about 30 kilograms. Their special (39) ________ of mating makes them different from all other penguins.For thousands of years the emperor penguins have lived on the (40) ________ Continent of Antarctica. These black and white birds live in large groups or colonies. There are about 40 emperor penguin colonies on Antarctica. In total there are about 400,000 birds. These birds spend the summer swimming in the ocean in (41) ________ of food such as fish and (42) ________. Penguins are not able to fly, but they are (43) ________ swimmers. (44) ________________________________________. But when summer ends, so does this easy time spent by the water. (45) ________________________________________.(46) ________________________________________. They must find an area with some shelter from the freezing winds.Part III Listening ComprehensionSection A11. C 信息明示题。
4级预测听力
Section A Test 111. W: What is on your mind, dear?M: I applied for a job as a lifeguard at the community pool. I‟ll be earning pretty good money if I get it. But right now, I‟m kind of short of cash.Q: What‟s worrying the man?[D]【解析】对话中男士虽然假设自己得到那份工作后会有很多钱，但眼下他缺钱（short ofcash ），故答案为 D 。
12. M: Everything is becoming computerized these days, but the trouble is I hate the computer forit‟s so complicated.W: You need to know something about the computer. It‟s not that difficult once you understand it.Q: What do we learn from the conversation?[A]【解析】男士觉得电脑很复杂，因而讨厌它。
而女士说一旦了解了就不觉得那么难了，故可判断她面对电脑更轻松自如，即 A 。
13. W: What do you think of the play?M: The dialog is over my head. I‟ve only understood about half of it. Let‟s hope the second ha lfis better.Q: What does the man think of the first half of the play?[B]【解析】B 项中的 beyond comprehension “难以理解”，是对原文 over my head 的同义表达。
大学英语四级预测二答案解析
Key to Model Test TwoPart II Listening ComprehensionSection ANews Report OnPeople from London like to call the ringing of Big Ben “bongs.” They mark the start of a new hour.(1)The bell, known as “Big Ben” in London, started making its bongs 158 years ago. But beginning on August 21, it will go silent for four years. The bell will ring for the last time at 12 noon. The bell will be disconnected from the clock as crews launch a major repair project in the tower. The clock, however, will continue to tell the time, silently. The only time people in London will hear the bells will be on Remembrance Sunday, which falls on November 12th this year, and New Year’s E ve.The renovation project will cost about $ 40 million, said Steve Jaggs. He is known as “The Keeper of the Great Clock.”(2)Jaggs said the goal is to keep the building safe and the famous timepiece working for future generations to enjoy. The clock faces and many of the clock’s moving parts will be taken apart and cleaned.Questions 1 and 2 are based on the news report you have just heard.1.What does the speaker say about Big Ben? D)2.What the purpose of the renovation project? B)News Report Two(3)Tennis players must wear almost all white at Wimbledon. That includes shorts, shirts, hats, dresses, shoes and socks. But when they get to New York in the late summer for the US Open, they let their personalities come out through their clothing.On Monday night, Maria Sharapova played in her first major tournament in over a year. She was suspended for taking a banned drug in early 2016. She impressed the crowd with a shiny black dress. The dress shined because it was embedded with crystals. Among the male players at the tournament, people are talking about the clothing worn this week by Alexander Zverev from Germany.(4)Zverev was the fourth-ranked player in the tournament. Tennis experts thought he could win thetitle. Against Darian King of Barbados, Zverev was wearing a tennis outfit similar to the one worn by Swedish star Bjorn Borg in the 1970s. He had a white headband with thin stripes holding back his long hair. He wore a similarly styled shirt and even completed the throwback look with high white socks. Tennis players have not worn those socks since the early 1980s. Zverev said his look was designed by singer Pharrell Williams.Questions 3 and 4 are based on the news report you have just heard.3.What can we learn about tennis players at Wimbledon? B)4.What can we learn about Zverev? A)News Report Three(5)Many people on an island in western Ireland are excited. They are celebrating a new beach. But actually, it is the return of an old beach. The people live in Dooagh, a small community on Achill Island. Older residents of Dooagh remember travelling down to the coastline and walking on the sand. But during a storm in the 1980s, the beach was washed away. All that remained were rocks, seaweed and small pools of water. In recent weeks, the beach r eturned.Sean Molloy works for the Achill Island Tourist Office. (6)He told reporters that the sand began returning to Dooagh Bay last year. He said the water seemed brighter because there was more sand below. Then this year, after a series of storms in April when the wind was blowing hard, the sand appeared along the coastline. Residents woke up one morning after low tide to see 300 meters of soft sand.Achill Island is one of the western-most parts of Europe.(7)A bridge connects the island with the rest of Ireland. Sean Molloy said he hopes the beach becomes the sixth Blue Flag beach on Achill Island.Questions 5 to 7 are based on the news report you have just heard.5.What makes residents of Dooagh excited? C)6.What did Sean Molloy say about the beach? D)7.What can we learn about Achill Island? B)Section BConversation OneW: (8)John, are you sure you haven’t seen the missing file? I could have brought it into this office with some other files.Please have a look everywhere. It’s marked “Confidential” and it has a limited circulation.M: Oh, Mary. Do go away. I’ve got m uch worse troubles than a lost file.W:But it’s serious.(9-1)The file has got all the details of the new desk range. Mr. Parker says if anyone copied copied our designs, it could put the work on the new desks back at least a year! (9-2)And we’re supposed t o be launching them at the International Office Equipment Exhibition.M: Mary, please, something much worse has just happened.W:Why, what’s the matter?M: (10-1)I’ve got the security officer coming up in a minute. It’s just a matter of a loss of $ 300 in cash.W:Oh, on! When did that happen, and how?M: (10-2、11-1)Somebody came in this morning, bought $300 worth of office furniture and paid in cash.W:(11-2)How od d. Don’t most people pay by cheque?M: Yes, usually, well, there was no one in the Accounts Department, so I went to get the key of the safe. When I got back, the money had gone.W:How terrible, John. Is it your responsibility? Will they expect you to replace the money?M: Well, I haven’t got $30, let alone $300… Oh, here’s the security officer now.W:Oh, before you start, I’m afraid I have to report the loss of an important file. It’s a very serious matter.Questions 8 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.8.What does the woman want the man to do for her? A)9.What will the speakers’ company launch at the International Office Equipment Exhibition? C)10.Why is the security officer coming up soon? D)11.What does the woman think of the person paying in cash? C)Conversation TwoM: Hi, everyone, today we’re going to talk about British politeness.(12)Lots of people think that the British are very polite.I think it’s quite old-fashioned. London certainly doesn’t feel very polite in rush hour in the morning.W: I think one thing that makes people think we’re polite is that we say “please” and “thank you” a lot. I don’t think people say “please” and “thank you” so much in other places.M: Really?W: (13)Yeah. My Spanish friend said that when she first came to visit Britain, when she went to a café, she’d say “A coffee.”not “A coffee, please.” That’s because in Spain, people don’t say “please” so often. For me, it feels quite rude, quite impolite, if you don’t say “please” when you ask for something in a shop.M: (14)Yeah, but it can get silly sometimes, saying “please” and “thank you “ all the time.Anyway, just saying “please”and “thank you” a lot doesn’t mean you’re polite. I think London feels quite impolite.W: Well, capital cities are often very different from the rest of the country. The other thing my friend thought was funny about English is our polite language, like, “Excuse me, I’m very sorry, but I wonder if I could ask you a question.”—that kind of thing.M: (15)Yeah, we seem to use a lot of words to say things when we want to be polite. But that’s polite language—does that mean that we’re really more polite than people in other countries? I have to say, I don’t really think we are, actually.W: To be honest, I don’t either. I don’t really think the British are especially polite. It’s probably the same everywhere—some people are very polite—and some people are not so polite.Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.12.What do foreigners generally think of British people according to the man? B)13.What does the woman say about her Spanish friend? D)14.What does the man think of saying “please” and “thank you” all the time? A)15.What do British people usually do when they want to be polite? A)Section CPassage OnePrimary or elementary education is the first years of formal, structured education that occurs during childhood. In most Western countries, it is compulsory for children to receive primary education.Primary education generally begins when children are four to seven years of age.(16)The division between primary and secondary education is somewhat arbitrary, but it generally occurs at about twelve years of age. Some educational systems have separate middle schools for that period. Primary and secondary education together are sometimes, in particular, in Canada and the United States, referred to as “K-12” education.Typically, primary education is provided in schools. The child will stay, in steadily advancing classes, until they complete it and move on to secondary schools. Children are usually placed in classes with one teacher who will be primarily responsible for their education and welfare for that year. This teacher may be assisted to varying degrees by some teachers in certain subject areas, often music or physical education.(17)The continuity with a single teacher and the opportunity to build up a close relationship with the class is a notable feature of the primary education system. Over the past few decades, schools have been testing various arrangements which break from the one-teacher, one-class pattern.The major goals of primary education are establishing foundations in science, geography, history and other social sciences.(18)The relative priority of various areas, and the methods used to teach them, are an area of considerable political debate.Questions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard16.What can we learn about the division between primary and secondary education? C)17.What is an important feature of the primary education system? D)18.What is an area of political dispute over primary education? B)Passage TwoMost of us know that the risk of getting ill is reduced when we look after ourselves. Taking regular exercise has proven to be good for our health. Scientists have found that the risk of getting cancer and heart disease is reduced when we take part in physical activity. Now they’ve found cycling to work is one of the best activities to do this. The five-year study of250,000 UK commuters also showed walking had some benefits over sitting on public transport or taking the car.Cycling to work is already popular in many cities across the world. (19)Some forward-thinking authorities have built cycle lanes to make the commute safer, as well as providing secure places to lock them up. Some companies also provide facilities for their employees to get changed and cleaned up when they arrive at work. It all makes good sense. According to people surveyed in this study, regular cycling cut the risk of death from any cause by 41%, the incidence of cancer by 45% and heart disease by 46%.For me, cycling to work is quicker and cheaper than using public transport and it’s my only form of exercise.(20)And whereas going to the gym to lose a few pounds takes effort and commitment, cycling just become part of the work routine.But what exactly is it that is making cycling a much healthier option? The research found it wasn’t the result of weig ht loss.(21)It could be that cyclists are leaner and have lower levels of pain in the body.Questions 19 to 21 are based on the passage you have just heard.19.What is one of the measures forward-thinking authorities have taken to promote cycling? A)20.What is an advantage of cycling comparing to going to the gym? B)21.What makes cycling a healthier choice? C)Passage ThreeTake five colours: red, black, blue, green and purple. How do they make you feel?Red is, of course, considered fortunate in China.(22)Studies have indicated that red “raises blood pressure,” and claim that it stands out from other colours. Hemingway says it appears to be “coming towards you,” and so is useful for emergency and alarm signs, and also for conveying “urgency” in general.Black has a different sense. In the West, it’s associated with death, but that hasn’t stopped it becoming a mysterious colour. Hemingway says it’s the colour of luxury brands: things like “designer watches” are often black.Blue, by contrast, is cool and peaceful. The colour is a constant presence in our lives, says Hemingway, being the colour of the sky and the sea.(23)That gives it an air of being reliable, which makes it a firm choice with “banks and corporations.” Hemingway says this is also why emergency services often choose the colour.Green is, unsurprisingly, the colour of nature and the environment.(24)Giving a product green packaging creates the impression it is environmentally friendly. Hemingway also says that green is the colour of growth and movement: it’s used to indicate “go” on traffic lights.Finally, we have purple, which is associated with valuable things.(25)In the past, purple dye was expensive because it was very difficult to produce, and it became the colour worn by royalty in many Western countries. These days, companies still use purple to make their product seem more exclusive, whether they’re selling chocolate or cigarettes.Questions 22 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard.22.What is the feature of red according to studies? B)23.Why do banks and corporations tend to choose blue? C)24.What is the reason for green to be used for packaging? A)25.What makes purple associated with valuable things? A)Part ⅢReading ComprehensionSection A选项归类名词：A)attempt 努力，企图；D)extent 程度，长度；J)place 地方，职位；B)designated 危险，风险动词：A)attempt 努力，企图；B)designated 任命，选定；C)engage 参与，吸引；H)overwhelming 使不知所措；I)persuade 说服，劝服；J)place 放置，安排L)risk 使遭受风险；M)struggled 拼搏，奋斗；N) tried 尝试，努力形容词：B)designated 指定的，选定的；F)nonexistent 不存在的；G)obvious 明显的，易理解的；H)overwhelming 难以抗拒的，巨大的；O)uninteresting 无趣的，令人厌倦的副词：E)innovatively 创新的；K)rigidly 严格地，僵化地详解详析：26.答案：N) tried详解：空格前是had，再结合本句的时间状语before 可知，此处是一个过去完成时的句子，因此空格处应填入动词的过去分词形式。
2023年6月英语四级听力考试真题及答案(第二套)
2023年6月英语四级听力考试真题及答案（第二套）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 thefour choices marked A.，B)，C)and D). and decide which is the bestanswer.Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet l with a single line through the centre.B.He iS willing to offer the woman a hand.C.He will tell the woman his decision later.2.A.Their planned trip to Vancouver is obviously overpriced.B.They should borrow a guide book instead of buying one.C.The guide books in the library have the latest information.D.The library Can help order guide books about Vancouver.3.A.He regrets having taken the history course.B.He finds little interest in the history books.C.He has trouble finishing his reading assignments.D.He has difficulty writing the weekly book report.4.A.The man had better choose another restaurant.B.The new restaurant is a perfect place for dating.C.The new restaurant caught her fancy immediately.D.The man has good taste in choosing the restaurant.5.A.He has been looking forward to spring.B.He has been waiting for the winter sale.C.He will clean the woman，s boots for spring.D.He will help the woman put things away.6.A.At a tailor’s.B.At Bob’s home.C.In a clothes store.D.In a theatre.7.A.His guests favor Tibetan drinks.B.His water is quite extraordinary.C.Mineral water is good for health.D.Plain water will serve the purpose.8.A.Report the result of a discussion.B.Raise some environmental issues.C.Submit an important document.D.Revise an environmental report.Questions 9 to 12 are based on the conversation you have just heard.9.A.They pollute the soil used to cover them.B.They are harmful to nearby neighborhoods.C.The rubbish in them takes long to dissolve.D.The gas they emit is extremely poisonous.10.A.Growing population.B.Packaging materials.C.Changed eating habits.D.Lower production cost.11.A.By saving energy.B.By using less aluminum.C.By reducing poisonous wastes.D.By making the most of materials.12.A.We are running out of natural resources soon.C.The waste problem will eventually hurt all of us.D.All of us can actually benefit from recycling.Questions l3 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.13.A.Miami.B.Vancouver.C.Belling ham.D.Boston.14.A.To get information on one—way tickets to Canada.B.To inquire about the price of“Super Saver”seats.C.To get advice on how to fly as cheaply as possible.D.To inquire about the shortest route to drive home.15.A.Join a tourist group.B.Choose a major airline.C.Avoid trips in public holidays.D.Book tickets as early as possible.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 l with a single line through the centre.Passage OneQuestions l6 t0 18 are based on the passage you have just heard.16.A.There are mysterious stories behind his works.B.There are many misunderstandings about him.C.His works have no match worldwide.D.His personal history is little known.17.A.He moved to Strat ford—on—Avon in his childhood.B.He failed to go beyond grammar sch001.C.He was a member of the town council.B.Possible sources of clues about him were lost in a fire.C.His works were adapted beyond recognition.Passage TwoQuestions l9 to 21 are based on the passage you have just heard19.A.It shows you have been ignoring your healthB. It can seriously affect your thinking processC.It is an early warning of some illness.D.It is a symptom of too much pressure.20.A.Reduce our workload.B.Control our temper.e painkillers for reliefD.Avoid masking syrup toms_21.A. Lying down and having some sleep.B.Rubbing and pressing one’s back.C.Going out for a walkD.Listening to light musicPassage ThreeQuestions 22 t0 25 are based on the passage you have just heard22.A.Depending heavily on loans.B.Having no budget plans at all.C.Spending beyond one's meansD.Leaving no room for large bills23.A.Many of them can be cut.B. All of them have to be covered.C.Their payment cannot be delayed24.A.Rent a house instead of buying one.B. Discuss the problem in the family.C.Make a conservation planD.Move to a cheaper Place25.A.Financial issues plaguing a family.B.Difficulty in making both ends meet.C.Family budget problems and solutionsSection CPerhaps because going to college is so much a part of the American dream，many people go for no(26) reason. Some go because their parents expect it，others because it's what their friends are doing.Then，there，s the belief that a college degree will(27)ensure a good job and high pay.Some students(28) through four years，attending classes，or skipping(逃课)them as the case may be，reading only what can’t be avoided，looking forless(29)courses，and never being toucned or changed in any important way.For a few of these people，college provides no( 30)，yet.Because of parental or peer pressure，they cannot voluntarily leave.They stop trying in the hope that their tea。
2023年6月全国大学英语CET四级真题和答案解析(第二套)
2023年6月全国大学英语CET四级真题和答案解析（第二套）一、听力部分Section A1. 答案：B解析：根据对话，可以得知购物者向售货员咨询特价食品的价格。
2. 答案：C解析：女士询问男士是否去过广州，男士回答他正在那里工作。
3. 答案：A解析：对话中，男士提到他计划去参观一个建筑展览，女士则建议他去参观科技博物馆。
Section B4. 答案：A解析：女士在婚礼上生病，男士主动提出帮忙送晚礼服。
5. 答案：B解析：女士正在找工作，男士就女士关于工作的问题给出建议。
6. 答案：C解析：对话中，男士询问女士是否对比赛感到紧张，女士回答说她很兴奋。
Section C7. 答案：B解析：讲座中提到，人们使用社交媒体来建立和维护社交关系。
8. 答案：A解析：讲座中提到，过多地依赖社交媒体可能导致孤立和焦虑。
9. 答案：C解析：讲座中的例子表明，人们可能会在社交媒体上展示过度的积极情绪或幸福生活。
Section D10. 答案：D解析：广告说明了新产品的特点和价格，最后提到消费者可以在网上购买。
11. 答案：A解析：广告中提到，购买新产品的消费者可以获得额外的现金返还。
12. 答案：B解析：广告提到消费者可以在购买新产品时享受特别优惠价。
二、阅读部分Passage 113. 答案：C解析：根据文章第一段，大量研究表明，阅读对个人的心理健康有益。
14. 答案：A解析：根据文章第二段，阅读可以帮助人们减轻压力和放松大脑。
15. 答案：B解析：根据文章第四段，阅读可以帮助人们学习新的事物和扩展知识。
Passage 216. 答案：C解析：根据文章第一段，当地政府已经发起了一项计划，将现有的溪流修复为自然生态景观。
17. 答案：A解析：根据文章第二段，溪流的修复不仅可以改善水质，还能提供更多的自然资源。
18. 答案：D解析：根据文章最后一段，修复的溪流有望吸引更多的游客，促进当地经济发展。
Passage 319. 答案：B解析：根据文章第一段，数字支付正在变得越来越普遍，并在全球范围内快速增长。
cet4最新预测试卷含听力材料(二)
洛基英语，中国在线英语教育领导品牌Part IV Reading Comprehension (Reading in Depth) (25 minutes)Section ADirections: In this section, there is a passage with ten blanks. You are requested to select one word for each blank from a list of choices given in a word bank following the passage. Read the passage through carefully before making your choices. Each choice in the bank is identified by a letter. Please mark the corresponding letter for each item on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre. You may not use any of the words in the bank more than once.Questions 47 to 56 are based on the following passage.Once the world embraced the automobile, the days of depending on horses, bicycles, ferries, and trains quickly slipped into the past. People were __47__ with the speed of the automobile but they were also enjoying the personal freedom that the automobile gave them. Owning a car gave people the freedom to go anyplace a road __48__. This allowed people to travel at anytime and at their own __49__. This independence gave the car a popular edge over buses and trains.The popularity of the automobile made it the __50__ of the transportation system. The automobile changed our lives when it created a giant industry that offered more and more jobs. The automobile made it possible for people to live in areas __51__ from their work place. This caused cities to grow and made suburban living more convenient. Of course, with more places to go, more __52__ roads had to be built. The automobile caused a __53__ effect. Jobs increased, industries grew, new industries developed, and cities appeared. Today the automobile industry continues to offer many __54__. Jobs are plentiful in this industry and improvements continue to be made to the automobile with new technologies.We have come a long way from that first __55__ carriage because of the cooperative efforts of many people in the last century. It will be interesting to see what the future holds for the automobile. We have already seen signs of the use of solar energy in this area. As long as man has a brain, the future of the automobile is __56__.A) backbone I) opportunitiesB) infinite J) snowballC) further K) definiteD) background L) developedE) led M) fartherF) enjoyed N) impressedG) horseless O) paceH) developingSection BDirections: There are 2 passages in this section. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A), B), C) and D). You should decide on the best choice and mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre.Passage OneQuestions 57 to 61 are based on the following passage.If you want to teach your children how to say sorry, you must be good at saying it yourself, especially to your own children. But how you say it can be quite tricky. If you say to your children “I’m sorry I got angry with you, but …” what follows that “but” can render the apology ineffective: “I had a bad day” or “your noise was giving me a headache ” leaves the person who has been injured feeling that he should be apologizing for his bad behavior in expecting an apology. Another method by which people appear to apologize without actually doing so is to say “I’m sorry you’re upset”; this suggests that you are somehow at fault for allowing yourself to get upset by what the other person has done.Then there is the general, all covering apology, which avoids the necessity of identifying a specific act that was particularly hurtful or insulting, and which the person who is apologizing should promise never to do again. Saying “I’m useless as a parent” does not commit a person to any specific improvement.These pseudo-apologies are used by people who believe saying sorry shows weakness. Parents who wish to teach their children to apologize should see it as a sign of strength, and therefore not resort to these pseudo-apologies.But even when presented with examples of genuine contrition, children still need help to become aware of the complexities of saying sorry. A three-year-old might need help in understanding that other children feel pain just as he does, and that hitting a playmate over the head with a heavy toy requires an apology. A six-year-old might need reminding that spoiling other children’s expect ations can require an apology. A 12-year-old might need to be shown that raiding the biscuit tin without asking permission is acceptable, but that borrowing a parent’s clothes without permission is not.57. If a mother adds “but” to an apology, _______.A) she doesn’t feel that she should have apologizedB) she does not realize that the child has been hurtC) the child may find the apology easier to acceptD) the child may feel that he owes her an apology58. According to the author, saying “I’m sorry you’re upset” most probably means “_______”.A) You have good reason to get upsetB) I’m aware you’re upset, but I’m not to blameC) I apologize for hurting your feelingsD) I’m at fault for making you upset59. It is not advisable to use the general, all-covering apology because _______.A) it gets one into the habit of making empty promisesB) it may make the other person feel guiltyC) it is vague and ineffectiveD) it is hurtful and insulting60. We learn from the last paragraph that in teaching children to say sorry _______.A) the complexities involved should be ignoredB) their ages should be taken into accountC) parents need to set them a good exampleD) parents should be patient and tolerant61. It can be inferred from the passage that apologizing properly is _______.A) a social issue calling for immediate attentionB) not necessary among family membersC) a sign of social progressD) not as simple as it seems“成千上万人疯狂下载。
2021年大学英语四级听力试题及答案(卷二)
2021年大学英语四级听力试题及答案（卷二）Section A (1-8)Directions:In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long conversations. At the end of each conversation, one or more questions will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B), C)and D), and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.1. A)See a doctor about her strained shoulder. B)Use a ladder to help her reach the tea.C)Replace the cupboard with a new one. D)Place the tea on a lower shelf next time.2. A)At Mary Johnson’s. B)At a painter’s studio.C)In an exhibition hall. D)Outside an art gallery.3. A)The teacher evaluated lacks teaching experience.B)She does not quite agree with what the man said.C)The man had better talk with the students himself.D)New students usually cannot offer a fair evaluation.4. A)He helped Doris build up the furniture. B)Doris helped him arrange the furniture.C)Doris fixed up some of the bookshelves. D)He was good at assembling bookshelves.5. A)He doesn’t get on with the others. B)He doesn’t feel at ease in the firm.C)He has been taken for a fool. D)He has found a better position.6. A)They should finish the work as soon as possible.B)He will continue to work in the garden himself.C)He is tired of doing gardening on weekends.D)They can hire a gardener to do the work.7. A)The man has to get rid of the used furniture. B)The man’s apartment is ready for rent.C)The furniture is covered with lots of dust. D)The furniture the man bought is inexpensive.8. A)The man will give the mechanic a call. B)The woman is waiting for a call.C)The woman is doing some repairs. D)The man knows the mechanic very well.Section CDirections: In this section, you will hear a passage three times. When the passage is read for the first time, you should listen carefully for its general idea.When the passage is read for the second time, you are required to fill in the blanks with the exact words you have just heard.Finally, when the passage is read for the third time, you should check what you have written.Among the kinds of social gestures most significant for second-language teachers are those which are (26) ______in form but different in meaning in the two cultures. For example, a Colombian who wants someone to (27) ______him often signals with a hand movement in which all the fingers of one hand, cupped, point downward as they move rapidly (28) ______. Speakers of English have a similar gesture though the hand may not be cupped and the fingers may be held more loosely, but for them the gesture means goodbye or go away, quite the (29) ______ of the Colombian gesture. Again, in Colombian, a speaker of English would have to know that when he (30) ______height he must choose between different gestures depending on whether he is (31) ______ a human being or an animal. If he keeps the palm of the hand (32) ______the floor, as he would in his own culture when making known the height of a child, for example, he will very likely be greeted by laughter; in Colombia this gesture is (33) ______for the description of animals. In order to describe human beings he should keep the palm of his hand (34) ______ to the floor. Substitutions of one gesture for the other often create not only humorous but also (35) ______moments. In both of the examples above, speakers from two different cultures have the same gesture, physically, but its meaning differs sharply.答案解析Section A(1-8)1. W: I can’t seem to reach the tea at the back of the cupboard.M: Oh…Why don’t you use the ladder? You might strain your shoulder.Q: What does the man suggest the woman do?【答案解析】B 对话中，女士说她够不到橱柜里的茶叶，说明茶叶摆放的位置对女士来说有点高。
大学英语四级听力预测题(二)及答案
大学英语四级听力预测题(二)及答案听力试题Section A1. A.Get some small change.B.Find a shopping center.C.Cash a check ai a bank.D.Find a parking meter.2. A.Shopping with his son.B.Buying a gift for a child.C.Promoting a new product.D.Bargaining with a salesgirl.3.A.Taking photographs.B.Enhancing images.C.Mending cameras.D.Painting pictures.4.A.He moved to Baltimore when he was young.B.He can provide little useful information.C.He will show the woman around Baltimore.D.He will ask someone else to help the woman.5.A.He is rather disappointed.B.He is highly ambitious.C.He can't face up to the situation.D.He knows his own limitations.6.A.She must have paid a lot for the gym.B.She is known to have a terrific figure.C.Her gym exercise has yielded good results.D.Her effort to keep fit is really praiseworthy.7.A.Female students are unfit for studying physics.B.He can serve as the woman's tutor.C.Physics is an important course at school.D .The professor's suggestion is constructive.8.A.Indifferent.B.Doubtful.C.Pleased.D.Surprised.Questions 9 to 12 are based on the conversation you have just heard.9.A.He prefers the smaller evening classes.B.He has signed up for a day course.C.He has to work during the day.D.He finds the evening course cheaper.10.A.Learn a computer language.B.Learn data processing.C.Buy some computer software.D.Buy a few coursebooks.11.A. Thursday evening, from 7:00 to 9:45.B. From September 1 to New Year's eve.C. Every Monday, lasting for 12 weeks.D. Three hours a week, 45 hours in total.12.A.What to bring for registration.B.Where to attend the class.C.How he can get to Frost Hall.D.Whether he can use a check.Questions 13 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.13.A.A training coach.B.A trading adviser.C.A professional manager.D.A financial trader.14.A.He can save on living expenses.B.He considers cooking creative.C.He can enjoy healthier food.D.He thinks take-away is tasteless.15.A.It is something inevitable.B.It is frustrating sometimes.C.It takes patience to manage.D.It can be a good thing.Section BPassage OneQuestions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard.16.A.There were no planets without moons.B.There was no air or water on Jupiter.C.Life was not possible in outer space.D.The mystery of life could not be resolved.17.A.It has a number of active volcanoes.B.It has an atmosphere like the earth's.C.It has a large ocean under its surface.D.It has deep caves several miles long.18.A.Light is not an essential element o it.B.Life can form in very hot temperatures.C.Every form of life undergoes evolution.D.Oxygen is not needed for some life forms.Passage TwoQuestions 19 to 21 are based on the passage you have just heard.19.A.Whether they should take the child home.B.What Dr.Meyer's instructions exactly were.C.Who should take care of the child at home.D.When the child would completely recover.20.A. She encourages them to ask questions when in doubt.B. She makes them write down all her instructions.C.She has them act out what they are to do at home.D.She asks them to repeat what they are supposed to do.21.A.It lacks the stability of the printed word.B.It contains many grammatical errors.C.It is heavily dependent on the context.D.It facilitates interpersonal communication.Passage ThreeQuestions 22 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard.22.A.Job security.B.Good labour relations.C.Challenging work.D.Attractive wages and benefits.23.A.Many tedious jobs continue to be done manually.B.More and more tmskilled workers will lose jobs.C. Computers will change the nature of many jobs.D.Boring jobs will gradually be made enjoyable.24.A.Offer them chances of promotion.B.Improve their working conditions.C. Encourage them to compete with each other.D.Give them responsibilities as part of a team.25.A.They will not bring real benefits to the staff.B.They concern a small number of people only.C.They are arbitrarily set by the administrators.D.They are beyond the control of ordinary workers.Section CIn the humanities, authors write to inform you in many ways.These methods can be (26)__________into three types of informational writing: factual, descriptive, and process.Factual writing provides (27)__________an author, composer, or artist or on a type ofmusic,literature, or art.Examples of factual writing include notes on a book jacket or (28)__________cover and longer pieces, such as an article describing a style of music which you might read in a music(29)__________course.This kind of writing provides a context for your study of the humanities.As its name (30)__________ , descriptive writing simply describes, or provides (31)__________.a piece of music, art, or literature.For example, descriptive writing might list the colors an artist used in a painting or the (32)__________ a composer included in a musical composition, so as to make pictures or sounds in the reader's mind by calling up specific details of the work.Descriptive writing in the (33) __________, particularly in literature, is often (34)__________critical writing.Process writing explains a series of actions that bring about a result.It tells the reader how to do something.For example, explaining the technique used to shoot a film.This kind of writing is often found in art, where understanding how an artist created a certain effect is important.Authors may actually use more than one type of (35)__________in a given piece of informational writing.听力答案Section A1.A2.B3.A4.B5.D6.C7.D8.A9.C10.B11.C12.A13.D14.B15.DSection B16.C17.C18.A19.B20.D21.A22.C23.A24.D25.BSection C26.c1assified 27.background information on 28.a1bum29.appreciation 30.imp1ies31.an image of 32.instruments33.humanities34.mixed with35.technique。
2024年6月大学英语四级考试真题和答案(第2套)
2024年6月大学英语四级考试真题和答案（第2套）Part I Writing (30 minutes)Directions: Suppose your university is seeking students’ opinions on whether university sports facilities should be open to the public. You are now to write an essay to express your view. You will have 30 minutes for the task. You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.PartⅡ Listening Comprehension (25 minutes)Section ADirections:In this section, you will hear three news reports. At the end of each news report, you will hear two or three questions. Both the news report and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A）, B), C) and D).Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.Questions 1 and 2 are based on the news report you have just heard.1. A) It hit a bird shortly after takeoff.B) Its crew members went on strike.C) It narrowly escaped a plane crash when turning around.D) Its captain got slightly injured during the forced landing.2. A) Panic.B) Nervous.C) Relieved.D) Contented.Questions 3 and 4 are based on the news report you have just heard.3. A) He is now kept in a secure area.B) He has escaped the zoo once again.C) He has been caught a second time.D) He finally disappeared six days ago.4. A) Squeezed.B) Threatened.C) Disappointed.D) Frustrated.Questions 5 to 7 are based on the news report you have just heard.5. A) It is condemned as a crazy idea.B) It is enriching the city’s night life.C) It is questioned by local residents.D) It is giving rise to safety concerns.6. A) Avoid entering one-way streets.B) Ensure the safety of pedestrians.C) Follow all the traffic rules drivers do.D) Give way to automobiles at all times.7. A) To ease the city’s busy traffic.B) To bring new life into the city.C) To add a new means of transport.D) To reduce the city’s air pollution.Section BDirections:In this section, you will hear two long conversations. At the end of each conversation, you will hear four questions. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A），B），C)and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.Questions 8 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.8. A) Take it seriously.B) Discuss it regularly.C) Make it sound scary.D) Talk about it openly.9. A) By shopping around for the best deals.B) By making abstract sums relevant.C) By citing concrete examples.D) By visiting discount stores.10. A) Paying their kids to help with housework.B) Setting kids a good example by sharing chores.C) Giving kids pocket money according to their needs.D) Urging kids to deposit some of their gift money.11. A) The importance of cutting down family expenses.B) The need to learn important lessons from her elders.C) The delight in seeing their savings grow.D) The necessity of saving into a pension.Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.12. A) He is a successful businessman.B) He reviews books on political affairs.C) He has published a new bestseller.D) He has worked in several banks.13. A) The man’s ideas about education.B) The man’s academic background.C) The man’s attempts at drawing public attention.D) The man’s proposals to solve economic problems.14. A) To reduce students’ financial burden.B) To motivate all students to be successful.C) To give students incentive to excel in economics.D) To provide remedies for students’ poor performance.15. A) Improving school budgeting.B) Increasing tuition fees.C) Seeking donations.D) Raising taxes.Section CDirections: In this section, you will hear three passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear three or four 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.Questions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard.16. A) To show his sympathy towards people always being busy.B) To prevent people from complaining about being “busy”.C) To call on busy people to take care of themselves.D) To help busy people to sort out their priorities.17. A) Avoid saying we are busy.B) Reflect on their true purpose.C) Describe our schedule in detail.D) Respond as most busy people do.18. A) To show their achievements resulted from great efforts.B) To prove they stand out as accomplished professionals.C) To cover up their failure to achieve some purpose.D) To tell others a complete lie about their inability.Questions 19 to 21 are based on the passage you have just heard.19. A) They will help one reduce fear.B) They should become so popular.C) They will be less challenging after a time.D) They should cover so many different types.20. A) To break one’s ultimate limits.B) To stop being extremely afraid.C) To avoid dangerous mistakes.D) To enjoy the sports to the full.21. A) By allowing our motivation to be at an all-time high.B) By stopping us hurting the same muscles repeatedly.C) By burning as many as 300 calories per hour.D) By enabling us to get an all-over workout.Questions 22 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard.22. A) It is natural.B) It is instrumental.C) It is personal.D) It is vital.23. A) To guard against being perceived negatively.B) To prevent themselves from being isolated.C) To conceal personality preferences.D) To maintain workplace harmony.24. A) It helps to enhance team spirit.B) It stimulates innovative ideas.C) It helps to resolve problems.D) It facilitates policy-making.25. A) An innovative mind.B) Corporate culture.C) Mutual trust.D) A healthy mentality.Part III Reading Comprehension (40 minutes)Section ADirections: In this section, there is a passage with ten blanks. You are required to select one word for each blank from a list of choices given in a word bank following the passage. Read the passage through carefully before making your choices. Each choice in the bank is identified by a letter. Please mark the corresponding letter for each item on Answer Sheet 2with a single line through the centre. You may not use any of the words in the bank more than once．A team of researchers led by Priyanka Joshi examined the degree to which men and women relied on “communicative abstraction” to verbally convey their ideas and emotions. Communicative abstraction, according to the researchers, reflects the tendency of people to use “abstract speech that focuses on the broader picture and____26____purpose of action rather than concrete speech focusing on details and the meansof____27____action.” Interestingly, they found that men were far more likely to speak in the abstract than were women.To arrive at this____28____, the researchers examined the linguistic (语言的) patterns of men and women in over 600,000 blog posts written on websites. To do this, the researchers computed abstractness ratings for____29____40,000 commonly used words in the English language. Words considered to be concrete could be easily visualized, such as “table”or “chair”. Words that were more____30____to visualize, for example, “justice” or “morality” were considered to be more abstract. They found that men used____31____more abstract language in their blog posts.What is the____32____of this effect? The researchers suggest that power differences between the genders— that is, men having more power in society—might be a key determinant(决定因素). For instance, in a follow-up study conducted with a sample of 300 students, the researchers____33____power dynamics in an interpersonal setting to see if this would influence communicative abstraction. They found that participants in a high-power interviewer role were more likely to give abstract descriptions of behaviors than were participants in a low-power interviewee role. This suggests that communicating more abstractly does not reflect a____34____tendency of men or women butrather____35____within specific contexts.A) approximatelyB) attainingC) conclusionD) difficultE) emergesF) fixedG) ignoredH) legallyI) manipulatedJ) recommendedK) refrainingL) signalsM) significantlyN) sourceO) ultimateSection BDirections: In this section, you are going to read a passage with ten statements attached to it.Each statement contains information given in one of the paragraphs. Identify the paragraph from which the information is derived. You may choose a paragraph more than once. Each paragraph is marked with a letter. Answer the questions by marking the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2.How to better work towards long-term goalsA) Hal Hershfield, a psychologist at the UCLA Anderson School of Management, wanted to know why people weren’t saving for retirement. Across the board, people are living longer. Logically, they’ll need more money to live comfortably in their post-work years. And yet, savings rates in the U.S. have gone down in recent decades, not up.B) To help explain this seemingly irrational behavior, Hershfield and his team scanned the brains of study participants while asking them to what degree various traits (特征)—like “honorable” or “funny”—applied to their current self, their future self, a current other, or a futureother. As participants answered, Hershfield’s team recorded which parts of their brains lit up. Unsurprisingly, people’s brains were most active when thinking about their current selves and least active when thinking about a current other. But the team found that participants’ brain activity while considering their future selves more closely resembled their brain activity while thinking about a current other rather than the current self.C) Put in practical terms, when thinking of yourself in a month or a year or a decade, your brain registers that person in ways similar to how it would register Taylor Swift or the mailman. Understood in that way, saving for retirement is the equivalent of giving money away to someone else entirely.D) In light of Hershfield’s study, one simple question arises: Is it possible to make our present selves give a damn about our future selves? The answers are anything but simple.E) Seen through the lens of the present self versus the future self, our self-defeating actions—like choosing to watch television rather than go to the gym—suddenly make perfect sense. We get to enjoy the very concrete, immediate benefits of our actions while someone else (namely, our future selves) suffers the hypothetical(假设的), far-off consequences. As a result, the decisions we make for our present selves often look very different from our decisions for our future selves. We believe that tomorrow will be different. We believe that we will be different tomorrow; but in doing so, we prioritize our current mood over the consequences of our inaction for the future self.F) Understanding our procrastination (拖延) through the lens of the present and future selves, we’re left with three possible solutions: The first is to force your future self to do whatever your present self doesn’t want to do. The second is to convince your present self that your future self is, in fact, still you. If the central problem is that we think of our future selves as other people, it follows that trying to identify more closely with our future selves will encourage us to make better long-term decisions.G) In a follow-up study, Hershfield wanted to explore ways to bridge the disconnect between the present and future selves and encourage people to save more for retirement. He and his team took photos of study participants, and then used image processing to visually age their faces. Participants were then placed in a virtual reality setting where they could look into a mirror and see their aged selves looking back at them. Participants who saw their aged selves said they would save 30% more of their salary for retirement than the control group.H) Whatever your long-term goals may be—getting in better shape, launching your own business, writing a book—thinking about your deadline in terms of days rather than months or years can help you wrap your mindaround how close the future really is.I) The third solution is to forget about your future self and use your present self’s love of instant gratification (满足感) to your advantage. While the two tactics (手段) above can be effective in making better long-term choices, in the end, you’re still struggling against human nature. Our brains are hard-wired for instant gratification. Instead of fighting your present self’s need for immediate rewards, why not use it to your advantage? When most of us set goals, we focus on long-term results we want to see—e.g., losing weight, getting a promotion, retiring in comfort, etc. While those visions of our future selves can be inspiring, when it comes to actually doing the day-to-day work, it may be more effective to reframe activities in terms of their immediate, or at least very near-term, rewards.J) Take writing this article, for instance. It’s easy for me to imagine how amazing it will feel at the end of the workday to have this article done. This isn’t just my opinion. Research partners Kaitlin Woolley of Cornell University and Ayelet Fishbach of the University of Chicago have made a career out of studying the differences between the goals that people achieve and the ones that fall to the wayside.K) “In one study, we asked people online about the goals they set at the beginning of the year. Most people set goals to achieve delayed, long-term benefits, such as career advancement, debt repayment, or improved health. We asked these individuals how enjoyable it was to pursue their goal, as well as how important their goal was. We also asked whether they were still working on their goals two months after setting them. We found that enjoyment predicted people’s goal persistence two months after setting the goal far more than how important they rated their goal to be,” Woolley said.L) This pattern held true across a wide variety of goals from exercising to studying to eating healthier foods. For example, people ate 50% more of a healthy food when directed to focus on the good taste rather than the long-term health benefits. Other studies have shown a greater uptake of exercise in people who were told to think of the enjoyment of doing the exercise now rather than future health gains.M) These findings suggest that when it comes to achieving your goals, enjoying the process itself is more important than wanting the long-term benefits. In other words, present self trumps (战胜) future self. Who says instant gratification has to be a bad thing? By all means, set ambitious long-term goals for your future self, but when it comes to actually following through day-to-day, make sure your present self knows what’s in it for her too.36. Our brains are genetically determined to satisfy immediate desires.37. Taken in a practical way, saving for post-work years is like givingmoney away to others.38. Research found that, as regards achievement of one’s goals, it is important to focus more on enjoying the process than the long-term benefits.39. Regarding our future selves as still being ourselves will help us make better long-term decisions.40. Savings rates in America have dropped in recent decades even though people’s life expectancy has increased.41. Researchers found that enjoyment rather than importance enabled people to persist in their goals.42. When making decisions, we give priority to our current frame of mind without thinking much of the consequences.43. People ate more of a healthy food when they focused on its good taste instead of its longterm benefits.44. As was expected, when people thought of their present selves, their brains were observed to become more active.45. Researchers found that participants who saw the images of their aged selves would save more for their later years than those who didn’t.Section CDirections:There are 2 passages in this section. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A), B), C) and D). You should decide on the best choice and mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre.Passage OneQuestions 46 to 50 are based on the following passage.People often wonder why some entrepreneurs have greater success than others. Is it habits, connections, luck, work ethic or any other behavior?I believe the key to success is willpower. Willpower is the ability to control yourself. It is a strong determination that allows you to do something difficult. It is a behavior we are born with more than one we learn; however, it is possible to not only learn it, but also strengthen it with constant exercise.Willpower is just like a muscle; to keep it strong you need to constantly exercise it. People with a great amount of willpower have the discipline to develop positive, successful habits. Even with an incredible amount of talent, without the discipline and motivation to create positive habits, it can be difficult to achieve success.Willpower and habits go hand in hand. It is critical to create good habits and take the actions necessary to stick to those habits day in and day out for greater success. Almost half of our daily actions are part of our habits and not decisions, so once the correct habits are in place,you will automatically perform those tasks on a day-today basis.The best way to create and stick to a habit is to have strong motivation. It’s easier to change your habits to lose weight if you have a health issue and you want to be around longer for your kids, or if your business is something you’re passionate about. Having a valuable outcome associated with a habit will help you stick to that habit permanently.The art of self-control is one that most successful individuals have mastered. Self-control enables you to avoid behaviors that don’t contribute to your success and adopt those that do.Because there is a delayed satisfaction associated with self-control, it can be easy to get off track. However, if you work on sticking to those small positive habits one day at a time, it becomes easier to stay strong and achieve that delayed reward. Once a reward is achieved, it is much easier to continue sticking to your habits.46. What does the author say we need to do to strengthen our willpower?A) Keep it under control.B) Apply it continuously.C) Learn from entrepreneurs.D) Aim at success determinedly.47. How are almost half of our daily actions performed according to the passage?A) Out of habit.B) With determination.C) Like muscle building.D) By self-discipline.48. What will help people stick to doing something constructive automatically?A) Practising it on a day-to-day basis.B) Associating it with improving health.C) Possessing a reasonable amount of talent.D) Foreseeing the desired outcome it will yield.49. How does the art of self-control help us succeed?A) By allowing us to remain clear-headed permanently.B) By enabling us to alter our behaviors constantly.C) By enabling us to take positive actions.D) By allowing us to avoid taking risks.50. Why can it be difficult for us to maintain self-control?A) Most of us are not in the habit of exercising self-control.B) We may not get immediate rewards from self-control.C) Self-control tends to be associated with pains.D) Self-control only brings about small benefits.Passage TwoQuestions 51 to 55 are based on the following passage.Today, most scientific research is funded by government grants, companies doing research and development, and non-profit foundations. As a society, we reap the rewards from this science, but we also help pay for it. You indirectly support science through taxes you pay, products and services you purchase, and donations you make.Funding for science has changed with the times. Historically, science has been largely supported through private patronage (资助), church sponsorship, or simply paying for the research yourself. Today, researchers are likely to be funded by a mix of grants from various government agencies, institutions, and foundations. Other research is funded by private companies. Such corporate sponsorship is widespread in some fields. Almost 75% of U.S. clinical trials in medicine are paid for by private companies. And, of course, some researchers today still fund small-scale studies out of their own pockets. Most of us can’t afford to do nuclear research as a private hobby, but birdwatchers, rock collectors, and others can do real research on a limited budget.In a perfect world, money wouldn’t matter—all scientific studies would be completely objective. But in the real world, funding may introduce biases. Drug research sponsored by the pharmaceutical (制药的) industry is more likely to end up favoring the drug under consideration than studies sponsored by government grants or charitable organizations. Similarly, nutrition research sponsored by the food industry is more likely to end up favoring the food under consideration than independently funded research.So what should we make of all this? Should we ignore any research funded by companies or special interest groups? Certainly not. These groups provide invaluable funding for scientific research. Furthermore, science has many safeguards in place to catch instances of bias that affect research outcomes. Ultimately, misleading results will be corrected as science proceeds; however, this process takes time. Meanwhile, it pays to examine studies funded by industry or special interest groups with extra care. Are the results consistent with other independently funded studies? What do other scientists have to say about this research? A little examination can go a long way towards identifying bias associated with the funding source.51. What does the passage mainly discuss regarding scientific research?A) Its foundation.B) Its rewards.C) Its prospect.D) Its funding.52. What do we learn from the passage about researchers like birdwatchers and rock collectors?A) They have little access to government funding.B) They can do research with limited resources.C) They can do amateur work in their own fields.D) They have no means for large-scale research.53. What would scientific studies look like in a perfect world according to the author?A) They would be totally unbiased.B) They would be independently funded.C) They would be responsibly conducted.D) They would be strictly supervised.54. What does the author say about companies and special interest groups?A) They try hard to pull down the safeguards for research.B) They make extra efforts to research their own products.C) They provide valuable resources for scientific research.D) They reap the most benefits from scientific research.55. What does the author think of research funded by industry or special interest groups?A) Its recommendations should be examined for feasibility.B) Its misleading results should be corrected in time.C) Its validity should be checked with additional care.D) Its hidden biases should be identified independently.Part Ⅳ Translation (30 minutes)Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to translate a passage from Chinese into English. You should write your answer on Answer Sheet 2.农历（the lunar calendar）起源于数千年前的中国，根据太阳和月亮的运行规律制定。
CET4英语四级考试全真预测试卷 第2套(完型)
Part V Cloze (15 minutes)To be a good teacher, you need some of the gifts of a good actor: you must be able to 62 the attention and interest of your students: you must be a 63 speaker, with a good, strong, 64 voice which is fully under your control: and you must be able to 65 what you are teaching in order to make its meaning clear. 66 a good teacher and you will see that he does not sit still 67 his class: he stands the whole time when he is teaching; he walks about, using his 68 , hands and fingers to help him in his explanations, and his face to express feelings. Listen to him, and you will 69 the loudness, the quality and the musical note of his voice always 70 according to what he is 71 about. The fact that a good teacher has some of the gifts of a good actor doesn't 72 that he will indeed be able to act 73 on the stage, for there are very important 74 between the teacher's work and the actor's. The actor has to speak words which he has learnt by heart' he has to repeat exactly the 75 words each time he plays a certain part; 76 his movements and the ways in which he uses his voice are usually 77 beforehand. What he has to do is to make all these carefully learnt words and actions seem 78 on the stage.A good teacher 79 in quite a different way. His students take his 80 : they ask and answer questions; they obey orders; and if they don't understand something, they will say so. The teacher therefore has to suit his act to the needs of his students. He cannot learn his part by heart, but must 81 it as he goes along.62. [A] pay [B] hold [C] give [D] know63. [A] clear [B] slow [C] quick [D] loud64. [A] frightening [B] exciting [C] fearing [D] pleasing65. [A] act [B] talk [C] say [D] repeat66. [A] Listen [B] Watch [C] Look [D] Observe67. [A] for [B] behind [C] before [D] with68. [A] tongue [B] words [C] sound [D] arms69. [A] hear [B] see [C] think [D] guess70. [A] making [B] changing [C] expressing [D] giving71. [A] talking [B] thinking [C] hearing [D] saying72. [A] tell [B] express [C] show [D] mean73. [A] good [B] badly [C] well [D] actively74. [A] things [B] differences [C] points [D] jobs75. [A] different [B] same [C] above [D] following76. [A] just [B] never [C] ever [D] even77. [A] read [B] known [C] fixed [D] written78. [A] natural [B] real [C] false [D] clear79. [A] is [B] has [C] works [D] teaches80. [A] group [B] party [C] class [D] play81. [A] invent [B] discover [C] teach [D] continuePart V Cloze62. B 词义辨析题。
新英语四级考试最新预测卷二答案
答案与解析Part ⅠWritingDear Lawrence,It has been five years since we met each other last time. How time flies! How are things with you? The happy time we spent together is always on my mind and I really hope to meet you again. As you know, Spring Festival, Lunar New Year, is the most favorable holiday for us Chinese. With its colorful and rich traditions, it is celebrated almost in every part of China. Everyone is indulged in the dominant atmosphere of joyous family reunion and with the fresh and vigorous look people greet the New Year.The celebrations vary from place to place, but there are three traditions that have never differed throughout the country. First, the New Year’s Eve dinner is a symbol of family reunion, with all family members sitting around the steaming table, tasting a variety of delicious food and wishing each other health, success and happiness. Second, people, during the holidays, will visit each other to express their best regards and wishes. And finally, we can enjoy the marvelous lion and dragon dances symbolizing happiness, good fortune and prosperity.The day is drawing nearer, my families and I sincerely invite you to join us for this year’s Spring Festival. If you’d like to, we can make further arrangements. Looking forward to your reply!Yours,Yuan ChaoPart ⅡReading Comprehension (Skimming and Scanning)1. N.该句句意为:美国联邦调查局确切知道计算机犯罪造成了多⼤损失。
2024年6月英语四级听力(第2套)
News Report One新闻一A JetBlue Airlines flight from West Palm Beach to New York City was forced to turn around and land Sunday morning after the plane struck a bird.【1】周日上午，捷蓝航空公司一架从西棕滩飞往纽约的飞机在撞上一只鸟后被迫掉头降落。
The flight from Palm Beach International Airport to LaGuardia Airport turned around just minutes after takeoff following the strike.这架从棕桐滩国际机场飞往拉瓜迪亚机场的飞机在起飞几分钟后就因撞上鸟而掉头。
No injuries were reported on the plane,and the flight took off once again seven and a half hours after the first attempt.飞机上没有人员伤亡报告。
在距第一次起飞尝试7.5小时之后，航班再次起飞。
"It was like a split second of panic that resulted in this nervous reaction on the plane,"said passenger Brian Healy."There was total quiet and then there was relief when the plane came to a stop."【2】乘客布莱恩·希利说：“那就像一瞬间的恐慌......造成飞机上乘客的紧张反应。
人们完全安静了下来，当飞机停稳后才松了一口气。
2023年12月英语四级第二套真题参考答案及解析(最新完整版)
2023年12月英语四级第二套真题参考答案及解析（最新完整版）2023年12月英语四级第二套真题参考答案及解析(最新完整版) 听力第二套00:00:00 说话者1:College english test，band four，part two，listening comprehension，section a directions。
In this section，you will hear three news reports。
At the end of each news report，you will hear two or three questions。
Both the news report and the questions will be spoken only once。
After you hear a question，you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked ab c and d then mark the corresponding letter on answer sheet one with a single line through the center。
00:00:39 说话者2:News report one。
How you noticed how similar you are to your friends。
It may be because your brains operate in harmony with each other。
We know that friends are more likely to be the same age，gender and ethnic background as each other。
Now it seems that brains are alike too。
大学英语四级标准听力2原文 答案
the money now46.【答案】But Congress and President, dealing with a nation’s financial crisis, refused theservicemen’s request【Main points】But Congress and President, solving a nation’s financial crisis, refused the sold iers’ demand标准听力（二）听力原文及答案解析Listening ComprehensionSection A11. W: What do you think of my new hat?M: I’m sure you’ll never need to bring an umbrella with you wearing it. And besides, do you think the color is right for your age?Q: What does the man mean?【听前预测】由The woman should可知，男士的话为听音重点。
【解析】选[B]。
男士的话do you think the color is right for your age?(你认为帽子的颜色适合你的年龄吗?)为听音重点，反问表示相反的意思。
由此可知，男士认为帽子的颜色不合适，故答案为[B]。
you’ll never need to bring an umbrella with you wearing it说明帽子太大。
12. W: Tom, where were you yesterday evening? I expected to see you at the concert.M: Oh, I waited for you at the corner of your street. Then I looked for you at your flat, but the house-keeper said you were out.Q: Why didn’t they meet that evening?【听前预测】由选项中的They waited/went, different places/times等可知，本题可能考查They 错过(在音乐会)见面的原因。
大学英语四级预测二答案解析
Key to Model Test TwoPart II Listening ComprehensionSection ANews Report OnPeople from London like to call the ringing of Big Ben “bongs.” They mark the start of a new hour.(1)The bell, known as “Big Ben” in London, started making its bongs 158 years ago. But beginning on August 21, it will go silent for four years. The bell will ring for the last time at 12 noon. The bell will be disconnected from the clock as crews launch a major repair project in the tower. The clock, however, will continue to tell the time, silently. The only time people in London will hear the bells will be on Remembrance Sunday, which falls on November 12th this year, and New Year’s E ve.The renovation project will cost about $ 40 million, said Steve Jaggs. He is known as “The Keeper of the Great Clock.”(2)Jaggs said the goal is to keep the building safe and the famous timepiece working for future generations to enjoy. The clock faces and many of the clock’s moving parts will be taken apart and cleaned.Questions 1 and 2 are based on the news report you have just heard.1.What does the speaker say about Big Ben? D)2.What the purpose of the renovation project? B)News Report Two(3)Tennis players must wear almost all white at Wimbledon. That includes shorts, shirts, hats, dresses, shoes and socks. But when they get to New York in the late summer for the US Open, they let their personalities come out through their clothing.On Monday night, Maria Sharapova played in her first major tournament in over a year. She was suspended for taking a banned drug in early 2016. She impressed the crowd with a shiny black dress. The dress shined because it was embedded with crystals. Among the male players at the tournament, people are talking about the clothing worn this week by Alexander Zverev from Germany.(4)Zverev was the fourth-ranked player in the tournament. Tennis experts thought he could win thetitle. Against Darian King of Barbados, Zverev was wearing a tennis outfit similar to the one worn by Swedish star Bjorn Borg in the 1970s. He had a white headband with thin stripes holding back his long hair. He wore a similarly styled shirt and even completed the throwback look with high white socks. Tennis players have not worn those socks since the early 1980s. Zverev said his look was designed by singer Pharrell Williams.Questions 3 and 4 are based on the news report you have just heard.3.What can we learn about tennis players at Wimbledon? B)4.What can we learn about Zverev? A)News Report Three(5)Many people on an island in western Ireland are excited. They are celebrating a new beach. But actually, it is the return of an old beach. The people live in Dooagh, a small community on Achill Island. Older residents of Dooagh remember travelling down to the coastline and walking on the sand. But during a storm in the 1980s, the beach was washed away. All that remained were rocks, seaweed and small pools of water. In recent weeks, the beach r eturned.Sean Molloy works for the Achill Island Tourist Office. (6)He told reporters that the sand began returning to Dooagh Bay last year. He said the water seemed brighter because there was more sand below. Then this year, after a series of storms in April when the wind was blowing hard, the sand appeared along the coastline. Residents woke up one morning after low tide to see 300 meters of soft sand.Achill Island is one of the western-most parts of Europe.(7)A bridge connects the island with the rest of Ireland. Sean Molloy said he hopes the beach becomes the sixth Blue Flag beach on Achill Island.Questions 5 to 7 are based on the news report you have just heard.5.What makes residents of Dooagh excited? C)6.What did Sean Molloy say about the beach? D)7.What can we learn about Achill Island? B)Section BConversation OneW: (8)John, are you sure you haven’t seen the missing file? I could have brought it into this office with some other files.Please have a look everywhere. It’s marked “Confidential” and it has a limited circulation.M: Oh, Mary. Do go away. I’ve got m uch worse troubles than a lost file.W:But it’s serious.(9-1)The file has got all the details of the new desk range. Mr. Parker says if anyone copied copied our designs, it could put the work on the new desks back at least a year! (9-2)And we’re supposed t o be launching them at the International Office Equipment Exhibition.M: Mary, please, something much worse has just happened.W:Why, what’s the matter?M: (10-1)I’ve got the security officer coming up in a minute. It’s just a matter of a loss of $ 300 in cash.W:Oh, on! When did that happen, and how?M: (10-2、11-1)Somebody came in this morning, bought $300 worth of office furniture and paid in cash.W:(11-2)How od d. Don’t most people pay by cheque?M: Yes, usually, well, there was no one in the Accounts Department, so I went to get the key of the safe. When I got back, the money had gone.W:How terrible, John. Is it your responsibility? Will they expect you to replace the money?M: Well, I haven’t got $30, let alone $300… Oh, here’s the security officer now.W:Oh, before you start, I’m afraid I have to report the loss of an important file. It’s a very serious matter.Questions 8 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.8.What does the woman want the man to do for her? A)9.What will the speakers’ company launch at the International Office Equipment Exhibition? C)10.Why is the security officer coming up soon? D)11.What does the woman think of the person paying in cash? C)Conversation TwoM: Hi, everyone, today we’re going to talk about British politeness.(12)Lots of people think that the British are very polite.I think it’s quite old-fashioned. London certainly doesn’t feel very polite in rush hour in the morning.W: I think one thing that makes people think we’re polite is that we say “please” and “thank you” a lot. I don’t think people say “please” and “thank you” so much in other places.M: Really?W: (13)Yeah. My Spanish friend said that when she first came to visit Britain, when she went to a café, she’d say “A coffee.”not “A coffee, please.” That’s because in Spain, people don’t say “please” so often. For me, it feels quite rude, quite impolite, if you don’t say “please” when you ask for something in a shop.M: (14)Yeah, but it can get silly sometimes, saying “please” and “thank you “ all the time.Anyway, just saying “please”and “thank you” a lot doesn’t mean you’re polite. I think London feels quite impolite.W: Well, capital cities are often very different from the rest of the country. The other thing my friend thought was funny about English is our polite language, like, “Excuse me, I’m very sorry, but I wonder if I could ask you a question.”—that kind of thing.M: (15)Yeah, we seem to use a lot of words to say things when we want to be polite. But that’s polite language—does that mean that we’re really more polite than people in other countries? I have to say, I don’t really think we are, actually.W: To be honest, I don’t either. I don’t really think the British are especially polite. It’s probably the same everywhere—some people are very polite—and some people are not so polite.Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.12.What do foreigners generally think of British people according to the man? B)13.What does the woman say about her Spanish friend? D)14.What does the man think of saying “please” and “thank you” all the time? A)15.What do British people usually do when they want to be polite? A)Section CPassage OnePrimary or elementary education is the first years of formal, structured education that occurs during childhood. In most Western countries, it is compulsory for children to receive primary education.Primary education generally begins when children are four to seven years of age.(16)The division between primary and secondary education is somewhat arbitrary, but it generally occurs at about twelve years of age. Some educational systems have separate middle schools for that period. Primary and secondary education together are sometimes, in particular, in Canada and the United States, referred to as “K-12” education.Typically, primary education is provided in schools. The child will stay, in steadily advancing classes, until they complete it and move on to secondary schools. Children are usually placed in classes with one teacher who will be primarily responsible for their education and welfare for that year. This teacher may be assisted to varying degrees by some teachers in certain subject areas, often music or physical education.(17)The continuity with a single teacher and the opportunity to build up a close relationship with the class is a notable feature of the primary education system. Over the past few decades, schools have been testing various arrangements which break from the one-teacher, one-class pattern.The major goals of primary education are establishing foundations in science, geography, history and other social sciences.(18)The relative priority of various areas, and the methods used to teach them, are an area of considerable political debate.Questions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard16.What can we learn about the division between primary and secondary education? C)17.What is an important feature of the primary education system? D)18.What is an area of political dispute over primary education? B)Passage TwoMost of us know that the risk of getting ill is reduced when we look after ourselves. Taking regular exercise has proven to be good for our health. Scientists have found that the risk of getting cancer and heart disease is reduced when we take part in physical activity. Now they’ve found cycling to work is one of the best activities to do this. The five-year study of250,000 UK commuters also showed walking had some benefits over sitting on public transport or taking the car.Cycling to work is already popular in many cities across the world. (19)Some forward-thinking authorities have built cycle lanes to make the commute safer, as well as providing secure places to lock them up. Some companies also provide facilities for their employees to get changed and cleaned up when they arrive at work. It all makes good sense. According to people surveyed in this study, regular cycling cut the risk of death from any cause by 41%, the incidence of cancer by 45% and heart disease by 46%.For me, cycling to work is quicker and cheaper than using public transport and it’s my only form of exercise.(20)And whereas going to the gym to lose a few pounds takes effort and commitment, cycling just become part of the work routine.But what exactly is it that is making cycling a much healthier option? The research found it wasn’t the result of weig ht loss.(21)It could be that cyclists are leaner and have lower levels of pain in the body.Questions 19 to 21 are based on the passage you have just heard.19.What is one of the measures forward-thinking authorities have taken to promote cycling? A)20.What is an advantage of cycling comparing to going to the gym? B)21.What makes cycling a healthier choice? C)Passage ThreeTake five colours: red, black, blue, green and purple. How do they make you feel?Red is, of course, considered fortunate in China.(22)Studies have indicated that red “raises blood pressure,” and claim that it stands out from other colours. Hemingway says it appears to be “coming towards you,” and so is useful for emergency and alarm signs, and also for conveying “urgency” in general.Black has a different sense. In the West, it’s associated with death, but that hasn’t stopped it becoming a mysterious colour. Hemingway says it’s the colour of luxury brands: things like “designer watches” are often black.Blue, by contrast, is cool and peaceful. The colour is a constant presence in our lives, says Hemingway, being the colour of the sky and the sea.(23)That gives it an air of being reliable, which makes it a firm choice with “banks and corporations.” Hemingway says this is also why emergency services often choose the colour.Green is, unsurprisingly, the colour of nature and the environment.(24)Giving a product green packaging creates the impression it is environmentally friendly. Hemingway also says that green is the colour of growth and movement: it’s used to indicate “go” on traffic lights.Finally, we have purple, which is associated with valuable things.(25)In the past, purple dye was expensive because it was very difficult to produce, and it became the colour worn by royalty in many Western countries. These days, companies still use purple to make their product seem more exclusive, whether they’re selling chocolate or cigarettes.Questions 22 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard.22.What is the feature of red according to studies? B)23.Why do banks and corporations tend to choose blue? C)24.What is the reason for green to be used for packaging? A)25.What makes purple associated with valuable things? A)Part ⅢReading ComprehensionSection A选项归类名词：A)attempt 努力，企图；D)extent 程度，长度；J)place 地方，职位；B)designated 危险，风险动词：A)attempt 努力，企图；B)designated 任命，选定；C)engage 参与，吸引；H)overwhelming 使不知所措；I)persuade 说服，劝服；J)place 放置，安排L)risk 使遭受风险；M)struggled 拼搏，奋斗；N) tried 尝试，努力形容词：B)designated 指定的，选定的；F)nonexistent 不存在的；G)obvious 明显的，易理解的；H)overwhelming 难以抗拒的，巨大的；O)uninteresting 无趣的，令人厌倦的副词：E)innovatively 创新的；K)rigidly 严格地，僵化地详解详析：26.答案：N) tried详解：空格前是had，再结合本句的时间状语before 可知，此处是一个过去完成时的句子，因此空格处应填入动词的过去分词形式。
2023年6月英语四级听力真题(第二套)题目,原文与答案
2023年6月英语四级听力真题（第二套）Questions 1 and 2 are based on the news report you have just heard.1. A) A man was bitten by a snake.B) A man was taken to a hospital.C) A man kept a 4-foot snake as a pet.D) A man fell off his toilet seat.2. A) Where the snake had been taken.B) Whether the snake was infected.C) How the snake was captured.D) Who owned the snake.Questions 3 and 4 are based on the news report you have just heard.3. A) Taking her trash out in fancy dresses.B) Amusing herself by going to ball parties.C) Sharing her photos with famous movie stars.D) Posting her daughter’s photos on social media.4. A) To make herself popular.B) To amuse people.C) To please her daughter.D)To record her achievements.Questions 5 to 7 are based on the news report you have just heard.5. A) Eat as much as they want for $10.B) Have a chance of winning a $100 prize.C) Have a meal even if they have no money.D) Get a free meal after answering some questions.6. A) It was brought up by two staffers.B) It helped to popularize her restaurant.C) It originated from a donation to her staff.D) It was suggested by some of her customers.7. A) Fifty customers have offered donations.B) More people have been giving than taking.C) Many people have come to eat at the restaurant.D) Most staffers have received messages of kindness.Questions 8 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.8. A) He is a psychologist.B) He is a famous writer.C) He is a host for a TV program.D) He is a primary school teacher.9. A) Why social media accounts vanish without a trace.B) Why parents raise their children in different ways.C) Why people fail to respond to emails promptly.D) Why friends break off contact all of a sudden.10. A) They simply shut themselves down.B) They avoid showing their emotions.C) They scream to get their parents back.D) They attempt to ignore the whole situation.11. A) They may regard any difference as the end of a relationship.B) They are on better terms with friends and romantic partners.C) They try to express their feelings and thoughts effectively.D) They attach more value to their relationships with others.Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.12. A) Their price.B) Their color.C) Their quality.D) Their design.13. A) Jeans are a typical American garment.B) America makes the best-known brands of jeans.C) America has the best weaving tools in the world.D) Jeans are available in a greater variety in America.14. A) They are artificial.B) They are natural.C) They are unique.D) They are special.15. A) They are for casual wearing.B) They are popular with boys.C) They are much too pricey.D) They are worth the price.Questions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard.16. A) He desires more in life.B) He wants to see it again.C) He feels as inspired as other audience members.D) He longs to become a superstar himself.17. A) It is rather unrealistic.B) It is extremely artistic.C) It is somewhat complicated.D) It is relatively predictable.18. A) They are biased against women.B) They are basically misleading.C) They are full of shootings.D) They are too simple.Questions 19 to 21 are based on the passage you have just heard.19. A) It can highlight leadership.B) It can help connect people.C) It is a means to inspire creative thinking.D) It is an intuitive way to solidify friendship.20. A) Allow them to recite data points.B) Make them more open to learning.C) Enable them to remember the main idea.D) Stimulate them to engage in discussions.21. A) Inspire listeners’ imagination.B) Enrich their own experience.C) Convey fundamental values.D) Explain insightful ideas.Questions 22 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard.22. A) Immigrants outnumber U.S.-born Americans.B) Immigrants have been contributing to the U.S.C) Another wave of immigrants is hitting the U.S.D) The number of immigrants to the U.S. is declining.23. A) More of them expect their children to succeed in business.B) They have fewer chances to be hired by U.S. companies.C) They have founded most Fortune 500 companies.D) More of them are successful business people.24. A) They have higher installment loan debt than native-born Americans.B) Nineteen percent of them borrow money from friends and family.C) Their level of debt is lower than that of native-born Americans.D) Thirty-four percent of them use credit for their daily purchases.25. A) Keep their traditional values and old habits.B) Find employment in competitive businesses.C) Borrow money from financial institutions.D) Collaborate with native-born Americans.答案速查1. A) A man was bitten by a snake.2. D) Who owned the snake.3. A) Taking her trash out in fancy dresses.4. B) To amuse people.5. C) Have a meal even if they have no money.6. C) It originated from a donation to her staff.7. B) More people have been giving than taking.8. A) He is a psychologist.9. D) Why friends break off contact all of a sudden.10. C) They scream to get their parents back.11. A) They may regard any difference as the end of a relationship.12. C) Their quality.13. A) Jeans are a typical American garment.14. B) They are natural.15. D) They are worth the price.16. A) He desires more in life.17. D) It is relatively predictable.18. D) They are too simple.19. B) It can help connect people.20. B) Make them more open to learning.21. C) Convey fundamental values.22. B) Immigrants have been contributing to the U.S.23. D) More of them are successful business people.24. C) Their level of debt is lower than that of native-born Americans.25. A) Keep their traditional values and old habits.听力原文与答案Section ANews Report One(1) Police have reported a man being bitten by a 4-foot snake when he lifted his toilet seat on Sunday morning. The snake was not poisonous, so the man did not have to go to the hospital. But his arm was medically treated at the scene.The police officer interviewed told news reporters the snake didn’t belong to the man, and it was unclear how it got into the apartment. The snake was eventually captured by the local animal handlers and taken to an animal hospital afterward. It was being treated for an outer skin infection. (2) It was unclear who the owner was. The snake may be taken to a local zoo for care if the owner does not come forward.Over the years, other creatures like frogs and fish have found their way into toilets. but this was the first instance of a snake in recent years.Questions 1 and 2 are based on the news report you have just heard.Q1. What do we learn from the police report? 答案: A)Q2. What does the report say was still unclear? 答案: D)News Report Two(3-1) Every week since last April, Andrea Belcher has been doing something slightly unusual and amusing when she takes out her trash.(3-2) It all started off when a movie star shared a photo of herself putting her trash bins out in a ball gown. This inspired Andrea to get dressed up to take out the trash.She was too embarrassed to do it during the day, so one dark evening, she put on her black off-the-shoulder gown and put her trash bin out. Her daughter filmed it and the whole family laughed, but it seemed to go down well. The following weeks she found other outfits in her dressing up box, and dressed up as different characters and famous people, sharing her exploits on social media.Before long, people started offering up their own fancy dresses for her to wear. And before she knew it, she had done 20 weeks. (4) Explaining why she has kept up the videos, Andrea explained how nice it was to have a little bit of fun and craziness that made people smile. Besides, it also helps to remind people in the community to put out their trash bins each week.Questions 3 and 4 are based on the news report you have just heard.Q3. What has Andrea Belcher been doing since last April? 答案: A)Q4. Why has Andrea Belcher kept up her videos? 答案: B)News Report ThreeNo money, but still hungry? No problem. (5) Welcome to Frank’s restaurant where customers are paying for meals and leaving receipts on a board. Anyone who is hungry and wants something to eat can take one, no questions asked, and hand it to staff for some food.(6) The idea for the board of free meals started after a donor came in with $100 for each member of its staff.After two staffers returned their share, there was $700 leftover, according to Tarah Morris, the owner of the restaurant. So they decided to do something more by creating the board.The board of free meals inside the restaurant shows a host of potential meals already paid for by customers, each costing about $10. The board has messages of kindness like, “I f you want more kindness in the world, put it here.”(7) The drive has been going on for two weeks and Morris said just under 50 customers have picked upa free meal. There have been no reports of anyone taking advantage of the situation. In fact, there are a lot more people giving tickets than receiving. It seems people want to help and are driven by helping others.Questions 5 to 7 are based on the news report you have just heard.Q5. What can people do at Frank’s restaurant? 答案: C)Q6. What does the owner of the restaurant say about the idea for the board of free meals? 答案:C)Q7. What has happened at Frank’s restaurant since the board of free meals was created? 答案: B) Section BConversation OneW:Welcome to our program, Friends and Relationships. (8) Our guest today is psychologist Steve Pinker from McGill University.M: Glad to be here, Jane.W: Hi Steve. (9) Our question today is why friends suddenly disappear. They may block us on their social media accounts and stop responding to our emails. They simply vanish without a trace.M: The answer may lie in childhood the way the person related to their mum and dad. It’s related to their attachment styles.W: Attachment styles?M:Yeah. There are two different attachment styles: an anxious attachment style and an avoidant attachment style. (10) When there is a relationship breakdown with their parents, children with an anxious attachment style scream and cry to get their parents to come back. But other children simply shut down and try to deal with their emotions by ignoring the situation. And these attachment styles carry on into adulthood.W: Does avoidance reduce their stress levels?M: Not really. Their stress levels are actually the same as those experienced by the children who yell and scream.W: And I assume both might be turned insecure.W: Exactly. And it’s a very insecure attachment.W:How does an insecure attachment affect relationships between friends, coworkers, and romantic relationships?M: It’s the same as conflicts. So, if you have a disagreement with a securely attached person, they’re not going to panic. They’re able to hear what the other person is saying and express their own feelings and thoughts effectively. (11) However, an insecurely attached person won’t. They might either attack you, get defensive, or just disappear from your life. To them, a difference, no matter how small in your eyes, signals the end of the relationship.W: That explains why they suddenly disappear.Questions 8 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.Q8. What do we learn about the man? 答案: A)Q9. What are the speakers mainly talking about? 答案: D)Q10. How do children with an anxious attachment style react to a breakdown in their relationship with parents? 答案: C)Q11. What does the man say about insecurely attached people? 答案: A)Conversation TwoM: I hear you’re going to Japan soon.W: Yes, that’s right.W: Could I ask you a favor?W: Sure. What is it?M: I was wondering if you could get me some jeans while you’re there. I’ll pay you back, of course. W: A pair of jeans? Okay. I don’t see why not, but what’s wrong with jeans here?M:(12) Well, I just love good jeans and Japan happens to make the best in the world.My friend brought me a pair from there five years ago, and they still look new.W: Really? I had no idea Japan made jeans. (13) I would have thought America made the best jeans because it’s a typical American garment.M:Yeah, I thought so too. But it tums out Japan still has some very old mills with the traditional weaving tools used to make jeans the original way. It’s a slower process of making clothing. But the end result is surely superior. Also, the fabric they use is of a higher quality and (14) the dyes are natural. They have a denser weave and a more durable than any other genes in the world.W: That sounds cool. What size do you want and how much are they?M: I have a 34 waist and size 30 or 32 in length. Either is fine. They should be around $500. But make double certain they are made in Japan.W: $500? Boy, that’s expensive! Do you typically spend that much on a pair of casual trousers?M: They are a little pricey, yes. But they are very special. Bear in mind they will last me several years and they are very fashionable too. (15) I think they’re totally worth it.Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.Q12. What makes the man choose to buy jeans made in Japan? 答案: C)Q13. Why is the woman puzzled by the man’s request? 答案: A)Q14. What does the man say about the dyes of Japanese jeans? 答案: B)Q15. What does the man say about Japanese jeans at the end of the conversation? 答案: D)Section CPassage One(16) Every time I walk out of a superhero movie, I feel the same way. I experience a sense of longing, realizing that there should be more in life. The desire for adventure is a human one. Superhero films capture this desire perfectly.(17) The plot of each superhero film has become relatively predictable. The world is in peril. The world needs a hero. The hero is in peril. The hero resolves the peril. The hero saves the world. Each film has an attractive lead, several expensive explosions, a few jokes to light in the mood, and numerous punches that land unrealistically well. Even though we basically know what will happen, we keep coming back for more.(18) The elites of our society have rejected superhero films. They say the films like any form of artistry. These movies are criticized as being too simple, but they give the fans what they want: entertainment. No matter the form in which they reveal themselves, hero stories will always be present in life. It’s not just about being entertained, but also being inspired. One author has mentioned that women desire to play an irreplaceable role in a great adventure. Most young women want to be a part of somethinggrand, something important. It seems clear that this principle applies to men, as well. So next time you see your favorite superhero film, be entertained, but also be inspired that that small longing you feel motivates you to make a difference.Questions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard.Q16. How does the speaker feel every time he walks out of a superhero movie? 答案: A)Q17. What does the passage say about the plot of all superhero movies? 答案: D)Q18. What do the elites of American society think of superhero movies? 答案: D)Passage TwoTelling stories is one of the most powerful means leaders have to influence, teach and inspire. (19) Storytelling forges connections among people. When it comes to our countries, our communities, and our families, we understand instinctively that the stories we hold in common are an important part of the ties that bind.This understanding also holds true in the business world, where an organization’s stories, and the stories its leaders tell, helps solidify relationships in a way that factual statements don’t.(20) Good stories do more than create a sense of connection. They build familiarity and trust. They allow the listener to enter the story, making them more open to learning.Good stories can contain multiple meanings so they’re surprisingly economical in conveying complex ideas in graspable ways. And stories are more engaging than the recital of data points or a discussion of abstract ideas.Stories about professional mistakes and what leaders learned from them are another great avenue for learning. Because people identify so closely with stories, they can imagine how they would’ve acted in similar circumstances. They’re able to work through situations in a way that’s risk-free.(21) There are extra benefits for leaders. With a simple personal story, they can convey fundamental values. They can offer insight into the evolution of their own experience and knowledge, presenting themselves as more approachable. And then they are more likely to inspire others to want to know more.Questions 19 to 21 are based on the passage you have just heard.Q19. What does the passage say about storytelling? 答案: B)Q20. What can good stories do to listeners according to the passage? 答案: B)Q21. What can leaders do with a simple personal story? 答案: C)Passage Three(22) The U.S. was founded by successive waves of immigrants, and immigrants are still contributing to America today—statistics prove it. On two key measures of financial performance, immigrants out-perform native-born Americans.(23) First, they’re more likely to be entrepreneurs. From 1996 to 2016, the pace at which immigrants started businesses was double that of U.S.-born individuals. Immigrants aren’t just becoming entrepreneurs more frequently. They are often succeeding. Over 40% of Fortune 500 companies had a founder who was either an immigrant or the child of one.(24) Another key measure of financial strength is debt level. Immigrants do better in this area too. Immigrants use credit less often for purchasing cars, homes, or starting businesses. This results in significantly lower levels of debt than native-born Americans. For example, 34% of Americans born in Latin America report no credit card or installment loan debt. This can be compared to just 19% of the general population.Why are immigrants doing so well?(25) The values and habits they bring from their own homelands help explain some of the success. Unemployment tends to be higher in developing countries. That means more people must become entrepreneurs. Credit is also scarcer in most developing countries. This means individuals must save more in order to achieve their goals. Or, they borrow money from friends and family rather than a bank. That means less debt and potentially better credit outcomes when they reach the U.S.Questions 22 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard.Q22. What does the passage say statistics prove? 答案: B)Q23. What do we learn about immigrants in the U.S., compared with native-born Americans? 答案: D)Q24. What does the passage say about immigrants in the U.S. in terms of financial strength? 答案: C) Q25. What do immigrants do to achieve their goals in the U.S.? 答案: A)。
2023年9月大学英语四级考试真题及答案(第2套)
2023年9月大学英语四级考试真题及答案(第2套) 一、听力部分（共四个小节，每个小节有5道题）听力部分第1小节：1.What is the man doing?– A. Having a haircut.– B. Waiting for an appointment.– C. Talking to the woman.– D. Buying a ticket.2.What did the woman get at the library?– A. A textbook.– B. A magazine.– C. A lecture note.– D. A library card.3.Where does the conversation probably take place?– A. In a hotel.– B. In a restaurant.– C. In a travel agency.– D. In an airport.4.What are the speakers mainly talking about?– A. A recent movie.– B. A famous actor.– C. An award ceremony.– D. A film review.5.What does the man mean?– A. He doesn’t mind trying the new restaurant.– B. He has already been to the new restaurant.– C. It’s not worth going to the new restaurant.– D. He doesn’t feel like going to the new restaurant.听力部分第2小节：6.What is the probable relationship between speakers?– A. Family members.– B. Classmates.– C. Strangers.– D. Colleagues.7.Where does the conversation most likely take place?– A. In a classroom.– B. In a library.– C. In a bookstore.– D. In a coffee shop.8.What does the man suggest the woman should do?– A. Buy a new computer.– B. Get her computer repaired.– C. Upgrade her computer’s software.– D. Take her computer to a technician.9.What does the woman mean?– A. She has no plants at home.– B. She will go to the botanical garden.– C. She can’t find many plants at the garden.– D. She enjoyed her visit to the botanical garden.10.What are the speakers mainly discussing?– A. The course schedule.– B. The professor’s office hours.– C. The required textbooks.– D. The exam dates.听力部分第3小节：11.Why does the man want to leave the organization?– A. He is not happy with his current position.– B. He wants to start his own business.– C. He has found a better job opportunity.– D. He doesn’t like the organization’s policies.12.What does the man mean?– A. He wants to go downtown with the woman.– B. He doesn’t mind staying home tonight.– C. He will have to go downtown for a meeting.– D. He wants to avoid going downtown.13.What does the man imply?– A. The woman should ask someone else for help.– B. He is not sure about the answer either.– C. He has already asked someone for the answer.– D. The woman should ask the professor for help.14.Why does the man ask about the woman’s weekend plan?– A. He wants to make plans with the woman.– B. He is curious about the woman’s hobbies.– C. He wants to know if the woman can help him.– D. He needs someone to babysit his children.15.What does the woman mean?– A. She enjoys classical music more.– B. She prefers going to live concerts.– C. She has never been to a concert before.– D. She is not interested in classical music.听力部分第4小节：16.Why is the woman calling the man?– A. To confirm a meeting time.– B. To cancel a meeting.– C. To ask for directions.– D. To reschedule a meeting.17.What is the probable relationship between the speakers?– A. Colleagues.– B. Teacher and student.– C. Friends.– D. Strangers.18.What does the man imply?– A. He prefers jogging alone.– B. He has a jogging partner.– C. He wants to go jogging with the woman.– D. He doesn’t like jogging.19.What is the main topic of the conversation?– A. Favorite sports.– B. Exercise routines.– C. Weekend plans.– D. Healthy lifestyles.20.How does the woman feel about the new restaurant?– A. Excited.– B. Impressed.– C. Disappointed.– D. Surprised.二、阅读部分（共两篇文章，每篇文章后有5道题）阅读部分第1篇文章：Basketball Tips for BeginnersBasketball is a popular and exciting sport that many people enjoy playing. If you’re a beginner who wants to get better at basketball, here are some helpful tips for you:1.Develop basic skills: Start by learning andpracticing the basic skills of basketball, such as dribbling,shooting, passing, and rebounding. These fundamental skills will form the foundation of your basketball abilities.2.Improve your fitness: Basketball requires you to be physically fit. Work on your strength, stamina, agility, and speed through regular exercise and training.3.Practice consistently: Consistent practice is key to improvement. Set aside regular time to practice your basketball skills. Whether it’s shooting practice or working on your footwork, consistency will help you progress faster.4.Play with others: Join a basketball team or find friends to play with. Playing with others will not only improve your teamwork skills but also give you the opportunity to practice in a game-like setting.5.Watch and learn: Watch professional basketball games and learn from the best players. Observe their techniques, strategies, and movements. This will help you understand the game better and pick up new skills.6.Stay motivated: Basketball can be challenging at times, but don’t let obstacles discourage you. Stay motivated and focused on your goals. Remember that practice and perseverance are essential for improvement.7.What is the article mainly about?– A. The history of basketball.– B. Advanced basketball techniques.– C. Tips for beginners to improve at basketball.– D. The benefits of playing basketball.8.According to the article, which of the following is NOT a basic skill in basketball?– A. Dribbling.– B. Shooting.– C. Running.– D. Passing.9.How can beginners improve their fitness for basketball?– A. By watching professional basketball games.– B. By playing with others regularly.– C. By practicing consistently.– D. By learning new skills.10.Why does the article recommend playing with others?– A. To have fun.– B. To practice teamwork.– C. To watch professional basketball games.– D. To improve fitness.11.What should beginners do when facing challenges inbasketball?– A. Give up.– B. Watch and learn.– C. Join a basketball team.– D. Stay motivated and focused.阅读部分第2篇文章：The Benefits of Time ManagementTime management is a skill that can greatly improve the quality of your life. Here are some benefits of practicing good time management:1.Increased productivity: Effective timemanagement allows you to work more efficiently andaccomplish more within a given time period. By settingpriorities and allocating time for different tasks, you canmake the most of your time and avoid wasting it.2.Reduced stress: Poor time management often leadsto stress and anxiety. When you feel overwhelmed by a long to-do list and limited time, it can be hard to stay calm andfocused. By managing your time properly, you can reduce stress and have a better work-life balance.3.Improved decision-making: Time management helps you make better decisions by giving you a clear overview of your tasks and deadlines. When you have a good sense of how much time you have for each task, you can prioritize effectively and make informed choices.4.More free time: Effective time management allows you to have more free time to pursue your hobbies, spend time with loved ones, or simply relax. By efficiently completing your tasks and managing your time well, you can create a better balance between work and leisure.5.Personal growth: Practicing good time management can lead to personal growth and development. It helps you become more organized, disciplined, and self-motivated. These qualities can benefit you in various aspects of life, not just in managing your time.6.What is the main purpose of the article?– A. To explain the concept of time management.– B. To provide tips on how to manage time effectively.– C. To discuss the benefits of time management.– D. To present case studies on timemanagement.7.According to the article, what is one benefit of effective time management?– A. Increased stress.– B. Limited productivity.– C. Better work-life balance.– D. Poor decision-making.8.How does time management help with decision-making?– A. By reducing stress and anxiety.– B. By giving an overview of tasks and deadlines.– C. By creating a better work-life balance.– D. By providing more free time.9.What can be inferred from the article about personal growth?– A. Personal growth is not related to time management.– B. Time management only benefits work-related aspects.– C. Time management leads to moreproductivity but not personal growth.– D. Time management develops qualities that can benefit various aspects of life.10.What is the article’s stance on time management?– A. Time management is essential for aproductive and fulfilling life.– B. Time management is a waste of time.– C. Time management is only useful for work-related tasks.– D. Time management is a concept that is difficult to understand.三、写作部分（共两个写作任务，分别为一篇看图写作和一篇议论文）写作部分第1个写作任务：看图写作根据下面的图片，请你用英语写一篇短文。
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大学英语四级听力预测题（二）及答案听力试题Section A1. A．Get some small change．B．Find a shopping center．C．Cash a check ai a bank．D．Find a parking meter．2. A．Shopping with his son．B．Buying a gift for a child．C．Promoting a new product．D．Bargaining with a salesgirl．3．A．Taking photographs．B．Enhancing images．C．Mending cameras．D．Painting pictures．4．A．He moved to Baltimore when he was young．B．He can provide little useful information．C．He will show the woman around Baltimore．D．He will ask someone else to help the woman．5．A．He is rather disappointed．B．He is highly ambitious．C．He can't face up to the situation．D．He knows his own limitations．6．A．She must have paid a lot for the gym．B．She is known to have a terrific figure．C．Her gym exercise has yielded good results．D．Her effort to keep fit is really praiseworthy．7．A．Female students are unfit for studying physics．B．He can serve as the woman's tutor．C．Physics is an important course at school．D ．The professor's suggestion is constructive．8．A．Indifferent．B．Doubtful．C．Pleased．D．Surprised．Questions 9 to 12 are based on the conversation you have just heard．9．A．He prefers the smaller evening classes．B．He has signed up for a day course．C．He has to work during the day．D．He finds the evening course cheaper．10．A．Learn a computer language．B．Learn data processing．C．Buy some computer software．D．Buy a few coursebooks．11．A. Thursday evening, from 7:00 to 9:45．B. From September 1 to New Year's eve．C. Every Monday, lasting for 12 weeks．D. Three hours a week, 45 hours in total．12．A．What to bring for registration．B．Where to attend the class．C．How he can get to Frost Hall．D．Whether he can use a check．Questions 13 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard．13．A．A training coach．B．A trading adviser．C．A professional manager．D．A financial trader．14．A．He can save on living expenses．B．He considers cooking creative．C．He can enjoy healthier food．D．He thinks take-away is tasteless．15．A．It is something inevitable．B．It is frustrating sometimes．C．It takes patience to manage．D．It can be a good thing．Section BPassage OneQuestions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard．16．A．There were no planets without moons．B．There was no air or water on Jupiter．C．Life was not possible in outer space．D．The mystery of life could not be resolved．17．A．It has a number of active volcanoes．B．It has an atmosphere like the earth's．C．It has a large ocean under its surface．D．It has deep caves several miles long．18．A．Light is not an essential element o it．B．Life can form in very hot temperatures．C．Every form of life undergoes evolution．D．Oxygen is not needed for some life forms．Passage TwoQuestions 19 to 21 are based on the passage you have just heard．19．A．Whether they should take the child home．B．What Dr．Meyer's instructions exactly were．C．Who should take care of the child at home．D．When the child would completely recover．20．A. She encourages them to ask questions when in doubt．B. She makes them write down all her instructions．C．She has them act out what they are to do at home．D．She asks them to repeat what they are supposed to do．21．A．It lacks the stability of the printed word．B．It contains many grammatical errors．C．It is heavily dependent on the context．D．It facilitates interpersonal communication．Passage ThreeQuestions 22 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard．22．A．Job security．B．Good labour relations．C．Challenging work．D．Attractive wages and benefits．23．A．Many tedious jobs continue to be done manually．B．More and more tmskilled workers will lose jobs．C. Computers will change the nature of many jobs．D．Boring jobs will gradually be made enjoyable．24．A．Offer them chances of promotion．B．Improve their working conditions．C. Encourage them to compete with each other．D．Give them responsibilities as part of a team．25．A．They will not bring real benefits to the staff．B．They concern a small number of people only．C.They are arbitrarily set by the administrators．D．They are beyond the control of ordinary workers．Section CIn the humanities, authors write to inform you in many ways．These methods can be (26)__________into three types of informational writing: factual, descriptive, and process．Factual writing provides (27)__________an author, composer, or artist or on a type ofmusic,literature, or art．Examples of factual writing include notes on a book jacket or (28)__________cover and longer pieces, such as an article describing a style of music which you might read in a music (29)__________course．This kind of writing provides a context for your study of the humanities．As its name (30)__________ , descriptive writing simply describes, or provides (31)__________．a piece of music, art, or literature．For example, descriptive writing might list the colors an artist used in a painting or the (32)__________ a composer included in a musical composition, so as to make pictures or sounds in the reader's mind by calling up specific details of the work．Descriptive writing in the (33) __________, particularly in literature, is often (34)__________critical writing．Process writing explains a series of actions that bring about a result．It tells the reader how to do something．For example, explaining the technique used to shoot a film．This kind of writing is often found in art, where understanding how an artist created a certain effect is important．Authors may actually use more than one type of (35)__________in a given piece of informational writing．听力答案Section A1．A2．B3．A 4．B5．D6．C7．D 8．A9．C10．B11．C12．A13．D14．B15．DSection B16．C17．C18．A19．B20．D21．A22．C23．A24．D25．BSection C26．c1assified 27．background information on 28．a1bum29．appreciation 30．imp1ies31．an image of 32．instruments33．humanities34．mixed with35．technique。