20天攻克大学英语四级听力：地点场景题(Day 9)

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专业英语四级(新闻听力)模拟试卷20(题后含答案及解析)

专业英语四级（新闻听力）模拟试卷20(题后含答案及解析)题型有： 2. LISTENING COMPREHENSIONPART II LISTENING COMPREHENSION (20 MIN)Directions: In Sections A, B and C you will hear everything ONCE ONLY. Listen carefully and then answer the questions that follow. Mark the correct answer to each question on your answer sheet.听力原文：The incident took place last November in the Iraqi town of Haditha. It was first reported several months later, and a preliminary military investigation in February recommended that a formal criminal investigation be launched. Officials say that probe is still underway. (28)According to the military, 15 Iraqi civilians died in the incident as a result of an explosion caused by an insurgent bomb, which the military calls an IED, or Improvised Explosive Device, that had also killed one of the Marines. Other reports charged that the U.S. Marines on the scene shot the civilians to retaliate for losing their comrade.1．When did the incident happen?A．In last October.B．In last December.C．In February.D．In last November.正确答案：D解析：时间细节题。

大学英语四级听力攻略完整版PPT课件

短对话听力的一些原则
1. 排除不相干选项 + 听到什么不选什么 2. but题：转折词语后面易现考点 M: I ran into our friend Mark yesterday on the street, and he said he hadn’t heard from you in two months. W: Yes, I know. But I’ve been too busy to phone him. Q: What can be inferred from the conversation? (04.6/No.1) D) Mark and the woman had not been in touch for some time.
短对话听力的一些原则
4. well题：所接内容常为考点 W: Professor, a few of us at the back didn't get your copy of reading as assignment. M: Well, there are only 38 names on my class list. And I didn't bring any spare copies. Q: what do we learn from the conversation? (05.1/No.7) C) Some of the students are not on the professor's list. 5. 挫折原则：通常要办的事情都是不顺利的（如买东西买不到，订房间客满等）
短对话听力的特点和考查重点
5. 场景考查 W: Look, the curtain is going up slowly, and all the lights over the stage are lit up. M: Yeah, the play is starting.Oh, something caught my sleeve.Give me a hand please,Bob. Q: Where are the speakers now? 场景一直以来就是四级考试的重点所在，只是目前的考题中场景内容描述用词难度加大而已。

大学英语四级听力20天 Day1

大学英语四级听力20天第一天地点,方向1. A. How long can I keep this outB. Two weeks, then you will be fined for each day they are overdue.Q. Where does this conversation probably take place2. A. Could you help my car ready at half past four, pleaseB. All right, the damage is not great.Q. Where did this conversation probably take place3. A. I’d appreciate it if you would send a copy of my transcript to State University as soon as possible.B. All right, Dr. Smith. But I must charge you 4 dollars as our usual fee.Q. Where did this conversation probably take place4. A. What time will we be arriving in BeijingB. We expect to be arriving at the airport around seven forty.Q. Where is the conversation probably taking place5. A. Let’s stop in here to eat. The menu looks good to me.B. Fine. Any place has to have better food than the student’s cafeteria.Q. Where are they probably going6. A. I’m going to the museum Sunday afternoon. There is a new exhibition of Indian art from Arizona and New Mexico. Will you go with meB. I’d love to, but my best friend is getting married on Sunday and I wouldn’t miss it for anything. Q. Where is the man going on Sunday afternoon7. A. Excuse me, I’m looking for the textbooks for Prof. Peterson’s course.B. I’m afraid they’re out of stock now. You’ll have to order them, and it will take 3 weeks for the publisher to mail them to us.Q. Where did this conversation probably take place8. A. I’m sorry, sir. You’ll have to come with us. Mirrors and hidden cameras have detected what you have done. Leave the merchandise here.B. I’ll come along, but I assure you that I can prove my innocence.Q. Where did this conversation most likely take place9. A. Are you glad that you came to WashingtonB. Yes, indeed. I’d considered going to New York or Boston, but I’ve never regretted my decision. Q. Where is the woman probably living10. A. Oh, my God! It’s already half past and I haven’t finished typing these business letters.B. Your watch must be half an hour fast. I t’s five o’clock now, and you still have one good hour to do them.Q. Where does the conversation probably take place11. A. Good morning, Miss. Can I help youB. Yes, I’m leaving today. Can I have my bill settled, please My name is Marry Taylor and my room number is 708.Q. Where does this conversation most likely take place12. A. Let’s go upstairs. It’ll be less crowded on the second floor. I want to look for clothes for myself and I need a present for my nephew.B. There’s the directory, th ere, by the lift.Q. Where are the speakers13. A. How much is one night’s accommodationB. $. Are you paying in cash or by checkQ. Where does the conversation most probably take place14. A. Excuse me, please! Where’s the schoolB. Which one The infant’s school is over there. The girls’ school is straight ahead on this street. The boys’ school is on the right.Q. Where is the boys’ school15. A. Can I pay for this jacket with my credit cardB. I’m sorry, sir, we can’t process cards. You’ve got to pay it in cash.Q. Where does this conversation probably take place16. A. Can I borrow this magazine, pleaseB. Sorry, this is the newest issue. You can only borrow the older ones.Q. Where did this conversation most probably take place17. A. I’d like to book a double room for Monday next week.B. Very good, sir. A double room for Monday, June 9th. With bath or withoutQ. Where did this conversation most probably take place18. A. Oh, dear, I’m starving. I can’t walk any farther.B. Let’s go to the restaurant across the street and get something to eat.Q. Where are the two people19. A. Can you tell me the title of this oil paintingB. Sorry, I don’t know for sure, but I guess it’s an early 18th century work. Let me look it up in the catalogue.Q. Where does the conversation most probably take place20. A. Excuse me, I want some dictionaries. Please. Where can I find themB. The regular-priced ones are here, and on that table we have some more on sale.Q. Where does the conversation probably take place21. A. What do you want me to getB. Pick up a quart of milk and a loaf of bread, please.Q. Where is the man probably going22. A. What’s keeping you Tony Dinner is ready.B. I’ll drive over right away. I wa s helping my colleague move into his new office or I would have already been back.Q. Where does the conversation most probably take place23. A. I must go to the library as I have to finish my research project by tomorrow. But if I could, I’d prefer to go with you to the theatre.B. I wish you could come along.Q. Where is the man going24. A. These tomatoes are huge. You must have watered them a lot.B. Yes, I did. They ought to be ripe enough to pick by next Friday when we have our picnic.Q. Where did the conversation most probably take place25. A. Where are you going, Miss Black The chairman should be here any minute.B. I won’t be far. Look there! “Ladies and Gentlemen”.Q. Where is Miss Black going26. A. Dear, I feel hungry now. How about youB. So do I. let me call room service. Hello, room service, please send a menu to 320 right away.Q. Where are the two speakers27. A. Where did John come fromB. He was born in Switzerland and grew up in Sweden, but now he’s a citi zen of England.Q. What country does John presently call his home28. A. London is a beautiful city. From here you can see the palace guards.B. Wait until we get to Paris and Madrid. And don’t forget about Rome.Q. Where did this conversation take place29. A. Here is a 10-dollar bill. Give me two tickets for tonight’s showing, please.B. Sure. 2 tickets and here is a dollar forty in change.Q. What country are the two speakers most probably in now30. A. Where did you say you found this bagB. It was lying under a big tree between the park and the apartment building.Q. Where did the man find the bag。

大学英语四级改革适用(听力)模拟试卷202(题后含答案及解析)

大学英语四级改革适用（听力）模拟试卷202(题后含答案及解析)题型有：1. How many temperatures are expected to rise globally by the 2050s?2. What is the result of the temperature rise by the 2050s?1．A．10.B．4.C．1.D．50.正确答案：B解析：新闻中有两处提到，到了21世纪50年代，全球气温平均来说会上升4度，故正确答案是B项。

注意上升10度也在新闻中提到，但只是发生在北极和非洲(Arctic and Africa)。

2．A．Huge Storm.B．Earthquake.C．Snow slide.D．Disappearance of living species.正确答案：D解析：新闻中指出，气候的不断变暖会使一些地区的降雨量急速下降，而有些地方却洪水泛滥，世界上一半的动植物灭绝。

故D项“生物灭绝”正确。

A 项“暴风雨”、B项“地震”和C项的“雪崩”均未在新闻中提到。

听力原文：As many as a million Cubans are said to have attended the free concert in Havana’s revolution square that featured some of the Latin America’s most popular musicians. Many in the crowd came dress in white to symbolize peace. The 5-hour event included the bands from seven countries, it was organized by the Miami base Colombian rock star Wallace. “This concert is just about peace, is just about possibility to get together, you know, through music, through art. And this particular case of Cuba have isolated from the rest of community for many years, just because of political belief. So we just want to come here and saying well, we are here, we are the same. So that is the reason why we are here to promote peace.”3. What is the theme of the concert?4. What can we learn about the concert?3．A．Art.B．Harmony.C．Prosperity.D．Ambition.正确答案：B解析：新闻中指出，这个音乐会是关于和平(peace)，通过音乐和艺术将人们聚集在一起。

2020年英语四级听力试卷

2020年英语四级听力试卷Part I Listening Comprehension (25 minutes)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 A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.News Report One.Questions 1 and 2 will be based on the following news item.A new study finds that beverages containing added sugar might be harmful. In the study, researchers analyzed information from over 80,000 women and 37,000 men. Participants worked in the health profession. They were followed for approximately three decades. They completed surveys about their diet every four years. They also answered questions about their lifestyle and medical history.The more beverages with added sugar that people drank, the greatertheir risk of death was during the study period. These beverages included soda, energy drinks and sports drinks. Beverages like pure fruit juice which are sweet but do not contain added sugar were not part of the study.The findings held even after the researchers considered other factors that could affect people's health. These factors included lack of exercise and not eating enough vegetables. They also included consuming too much meat.1. What do we learn about the new study from the news report?A) It followed around 80,000 people.B) It lasted for more than three decades.C) It focused on the health of the elderly.D) It found a link between drinks and death.2. What does the news report say about beverages with added sugar?A) They are not harmful at all.B) They are not included in the study.C) They are more harmful than pure fruit juice.D) They are associated with a higher death risk.News Report Two.Questions 3 and 4 will be based on the following news item.The International Labor Organization says the number of people without jobs is increasing. In its latest update on global employment trends, the agency says projections of the number of unemployed people this year range from 210 million to nearly 240 million people.The report warns that 200 million poor workers are at risk of joining the ranks of people living on less than 2 dollars a day in the past three years. The director - general of the International Labor Organization, Guy Ryder, says the decline in employment has been widespread.He says not all sectors of the economy are losing jobs. Home - based workers and the self - employed are seeing an increase in workopportunities. He says the ILO has been working with local and national governments to bring down unemployment.3. What is the news report mainly about?A) The number of unemployed people is increasing.B) The number of poor workers is decreasing.C) The economy is recovering slowly.D) The home - based business is booming.4. What does Guy Ryder say about employment?A) All sectors are losing jobs.B) Home - based workers are not affected.C) Not all sectors are losing jobs.D) The self - employed are losing jobs.News Report Three.Questions 5 to 7 will be based on the following news item.Almost all companies recognize the importance of innovation today. But not many are able to integrate innovation into their business. A commentary in the Shanghai Daily points out that innovation doesn't mean piles of documents. It's something more practical.The article says many people tend to assume that innovation just means creating something new, but actually it's more about making small improvements to existing products. For example, a company could add features to an existing product to make it more attractive to customers.The article also notes that innovation is not something that can be achieved by a single department. It should be part of the company's overall strategy. It should also be something that is encouraged at all levels of the organization.5. What is the problem with many companies according to the news report?A) They are not innovative enough.B) They are short of documents.C) They lack practical innovation.D) They don't have clear goals.6. What does the Shanghai Daily say about innovation?A) It means creating something new.B) It should be more practical.C) It is just piles of documents.D) It can be achieved by a single department.7. What should companies do according to the article?A) Encourage innovation at all levels.B) Increase the R & D budget.C) Focus on new product development.D) Hire more innovative employees.Section B.Directions: 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.Conversation One.Questions 8 to 11 will be based on the following conversation.M: So, how long have you been living in London?W: A couple of years. I moved here for the job.M: What do you do for a living?W: I work in a bank. It's an okay job. But I'm thinking of changing it.M: Why? What's wrong with it?W: Well, it's a bit boring. And the hours are really long. I don't have much time for myself.M: I see. So what kind of job are you looking for?W: I'm not sure really. Maybe something in marketing. I like working with people.M: That sounds interesting. Have you had any experience in marketing?W: A little bit. I did some volunteer work for a marketing project when I was at university.M: Well, that's a start. You should update your resume and start applying for jobs.W: Yeah, I know. But it's a bit scary. I'm not sure if I'm qualified enough.M: Don't worry. Just be confident. You have some relevant experience. And you can always learn on the job.8. Why does the woman want to change her job?A) She doesn't like her colleagues.B) She is not satisfied with the pay.C) It is not challenging enough.D) It is a bit boring and the hours are long.9. What kind of job is the woman interested in?A) A job in a bank.B) A job in marketing.C) A job in education.D) A job in IT.10. What did the woman do at university?A) She worked in a bank.B) She studied marketing.C) She did some volunteer work for a marketing project.D) She was a member of a marketing club.11. What does the man suggest the woman do?A) Be more confident.B) Get more qualifications.C) Wait for a better opportunity.D) Do more volunteer work.Conversation Two.Questions 12 to 15 will be based on the following conversation.M: Hi, Jane. How are you?W: Hi, Tom. I'm fine, thanks. How about you?M: I'm good. I heard you went on a trip last month. Where did you go?W: I went to Paris. It was amazing.M: Oh, really? What did you do there?W: Well, I visited a lot of museums. I love art, you know. And I also went to some famous restaurants. The food was delicious.M: Sounds great. How did you get around the city?W: I mostly walked. Paris is a very walkable city. But I also took the metro a few times.M: I see. Did you meet any interesting people?W: Yes, I did. I met a couple from Australia. We had dinner together one night. They were really nice.M: That's cool. So, would you recommend Paris to others?W: Absolutely. It's a beautiful city with so much to see and do.12. Where did the woman go last month?A) London.B) Paris.C) Rome.D) Sydney.13. What did the woman do in Paris?A) She visited museums and ate in restaurants.B) She did some shopping and went to the theater.C) She took a lot of pictures and made new friends.D) She attended a concert and visited some parks.14. How did the woman get around Paris?A) By car.B) By bus.C) Mostly by walking and sometimes by metro.D) By bike.15. What does the woman think of Paris?A) It's too big.B) It's very noisy.C) It's a great city to visit.D) It's a bit expensive.Section C.Directions: 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.Passage One.Questions 16 to 18 will be based on the following passage.Many people think that the more time a person spends at work, the more he or she accomplishes. However, the connection between time and productivity is not always positive. In fact, many studies show that after a certain point, employees become less productive as the number of hours they work increases.There are several reasons for this. First, when people work long hours, they tend to get tired. This makes it difficult for them to concentrate and perform at their best. Second, long hours can also lead to stress. Stress can have a negative impact on both physical and mental health, which in turn can affect productivity.Some companies have started to recognize this problem and are taking steps to address it. For example, they are implementing flexible work schedules. This allows employees to have more control over their work hours and can help them to be more productive.16. What is the common belief about work and productivity?A) The more time a person spends at work, the more he or she accomplishes.B) Productivity has nothing to do with the amount of work time.C) Working less hours can lead to higher productivity.D) Employees are most productive when they work for long hours.17. Why do employees become less productive after a certain point?A) They lack the necessary skills.B) They are not interested in their work.C) They get tired and stressed.D) They have too many distractions.18. What are some companies doing to address the problem?A) They are giving employees more training.B) They are increasing employees' salaries.C) They are implementing flexible work schedules.D) They are reducing the amount of work.Passage Two.Questions 19 to 21 will be based on the following passage.The Internet has changed the way we communicate, learn and do business. One area where the Internet has had a particularly significant impact is in education.Online courses are becoming more and more popular. There are many reasons for this. For one thing, online courses are very convenient. Students can study at their own pace and at a time that suits them. They can also access course materials from anywhere in the world.Another advantage of online courses is that they are often less expensive than traditional courses. This makes them more accessible to a wider range of students.However, online courses also have some disadvantages. One problem is that students may feel isolated. They may not have the same opportunities to interact with their classmates and instructors as they would in a traditional classroom setting. Another issue is that some online courses may not be of the same quality as traditional courses.19. What has the Internet changed?A) The way we communicate, learn and do business.B) Only the way we communicate.C) Only the way we do business.D) Only the way we learn.20. Why are online courses popular?A) They are very difficult.B) They are very convenient and often less expensive.C) They are of high quality.D) They are taught by famous professors.21. What are the disadvantages of online courses?A) They are too expensive.B) They are not convenient.C) Students may feel isolated and some may be of lower quality.D) They are only available in a few areas.Passage Three.Questions 22 to 25 will be based on the following passage.A new study shows that we keep using our old devices long after they've become obsolete. The study surveyed over 2,000 people in the United States. It found that on average, people keep their old smartphones for 2.5 years after they stop receiving software updates.People also keep their old laptops for an average of 3.5 years after they become obsolete. And they keep their old tablets for about 2 years after they are no longer supported.There are several reasons why people keep using these old devices. One reason is cost. Buying a new device can be expensive. Another reason isthat people may be attached to their old devices. They may have a lot of data and memories stored on them.However, using old devices can also have some risks. For example, old devices may not be secure. They may be more vulnerable to hacking and malware attacks.22. What does the new study find?A) People buy new devices very frequently.B) People keep using old devices long after they're obsolete.C) People don't care about software updates.D) People prefer old devices to new ones.23. How long do people keep their old smartphones on average?A) 1.5 years.B) 2 years.C) 2.5 years.D) 3 years.24. Why do people keep using old devices?A) Because they are very secure.B) Because they are new.C) Because of cost and attachment.D) Because they are easy to use.25. What are the risks of using old devices?A) They may be too expensive.B) They may be difficult to use.C) They may not be secure.D) They may not have enough storage.。

四级考试题及答案详解

四级考试题及答案详解一、听力理解（共20分）1. A) 根据题目所给的对话，我们可以得知正确答案是C。

对话中提到了“明天的会议”，而选项C是“推迟会议”，符合对话内容。

2. B) 根据对话中提到的“火车票”和“飞机票”的比较，可以判断出正确答案是A，即“火车票比飞机票便宜”。

3. C) 对话中提到了“图书馆”，并且询问了“是否需要借书”，因此正确答案是B，即“去图书馆借书”。

4. D) 根据对话中的“天气”和“户外活动”的讨论，可以判断出正确答案是D，即“天气晴朗，适合户外活动”。

二、阅读理解（共40分）1. 根据文章第一段的描述，我们可以得知正确答案是A。

文章提到了“新的科技产品”，这与选项A中的“科技产品”相符。

2. B) 第二段中提到了“环境保护”，这与选项B中的“环保意识”相匹配，因此正确答案是B。

3. C) 第三段中讨论了“教育的重要性”，与选项C中的“教育”相关，所以正确答案是C。

4. D) 文章最后一段提到了“健康生活方式”，与选项D中的“健康”相对应，正确答案是D。

三、完形填空（共20分）1. 根据上下文的语境，第一个空应该填入“although”，表示转折关系。

2. 第二个空填入“innovative”，因为文中提到了“新的方法”，需要一个形容词来修饰。

3. 第三个空填入“significant”，表示“重要的”，与文中的“影响”相呼应。

4. 第四个空填入“consequences”，因为文中讨论了“后果”，需要一个名词来表示。

四、翻译（共20分）1. 将“中国有着悠久的历史和丰富的文化。

”翻译为英文是 "China has a long history and rich culture."2. “我们应该尊重每个人的选择。

”翻译为英文是 "We should respect everyone's choice."3. “这个项目的成功取决于团队的合作。

2021年大学英语四级听力模拟试题及答案(卷四)

2021年大学英语四级听力模拟试题及答案（卷四）短对话部分常见的及应注意的题型有以下几种：(一)地点类。

例如：1.W：Tom’s mother told me that he was in hospital.M: He left hospital yesterday and will go to class tomorrow.Q: Where is Tom now?A. At school.B. On the way to school.C. At home.D. In the hospital.女士问：“Tom 还在医院吗?”男士回答说：“Tom 已经出院了，明天他就要去上课了。

”说明Tom 已经在家了。

答案选C。

2.M：Miss，could you bring me some cake and a cup of coffee?W: Certainly, but we have to wait until the captain has turned off the fasten-seatbelt sign.Q: Where does the conversation most probably take place?A. On the plane.B. On the ship.C. In a restaurant.D. In a coffee bar.男士说让女士帮他那些面包和一杯咖啡。

女士回答说可以，但是要等机长关掉安全带指示灯。

因此对话很可能发生在飞机上。

答案选A。

(二)人物关系类例如：1.W: I certainly enjoyed meeting your parents. I hope they liked me.M: Don’t worry. My parents would approve of any girl I liked.Q: What’s the probably relationship between the two speakers?A. Lovers.B. Friends.C. Classmates.D. Colleagues.女士说：“和你父母见面我当然开心。

【2024版】大学英语四级听力考试套题练习及原文解析

可编辑修改精选全文完整版大学英语四级听力考试套题练习及原文解析大学英语四级听力考试套题练习及原文解析Rome wasn't built in a day.work harder and practice more.your hardworking will be rewarded by god one day.god is equal to everyone!以下是店铺为大家搜索整理的大学英语四级听力考试套题练习及原文解析，希望能给大家带来帮助!Part Ⅲ Listening Comprehension (35 minutes)Section ADirections: In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long conversations. At the end of each conversation, one or more questions will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B), C) and D), and decide which the best answer is. Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer sheet 2 with a single line through the centre.Questions 11 to 18 are based on the conversation you have just heard.11. A) Get some small change. B) Find a shopping center.C) Cash a check at a bank. D) Find a parking meter.12. A) Shopping with his son. B) Buying a gift for a child.C) Promoting a new product. D) Bargaining with a salesgirl.13. A) Taking photographs. B) Enhancing images.C) Mending cameras. D) Painting pictures.14. 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.15. A) He is rather disappointed. B) He is highly ambitious.C) He can’t face up to the situation D) He knows his own limitation.16. A) She must have paid a lot B) She is known to havea terrific figure.C) Her gym exercise has yielded good results.D) Her effort to keep fit is really praiseworthy.17. 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.18. A) Indifferent. B) Doubtful. C) Pleased. D) Surprised.Questions 19 to 22 are based on the conversation you have just heard.19. 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.20. A) Learn a computer language. B) Learn data processing.C) Buy some computer software. D) Buy a few coursebooks.21. 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.22. 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 23 to 25 are based on the conversation you havejust heard.23. A) A training coach. B) A trading adviser.C) A professional manager. D) A financial trader.24. 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.25. A) It is something inevitable.B) It is frustrating sometimes.C) It takes patience to manage. D) It can be a good thing.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 2 with a single line through the centre.Passage OneQuestions 26 to 28 are based on the passage you have just heard.26. 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.27. 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.28. A) Light is not an essential element to 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 29 to 31 are based on the passage you have just heard.29. A) Whether they should take the child home.B) What Dr. Mayer’s instructions exactly were.C) Who should take care of the child at home.D) When the child would completely recover.30. 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.31. 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 interpePassage ThreeQuestions 33 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard.32. A) Job security. B) Good labour relations.C) Challenging work. D) Attractive wages and benefits.33. A) Many tedious jobs continue to be done manually.B) More and more unskilled workers will lose jobs.C) Computers will change the nature of many jobs.D) Boring jobs will gradually be made enjoyable.34. 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.35. 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 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 numbered from 36 to 43 with the exact words you have just heard. For blanks numbered from 44 to 46 you are required to fill in the missing information. For these blanks, you can either use the exact words you have just heard or write down the main points in your own words. Finally, when the passage is read for the third time, you should check what you have written.注意：此部分试题在答题卡2上。

大学英语四级听力对话题常用词语和句型

大学英语四级听力对话题常用词语和句型1.学校场景课程分类Optional course 选修课Required course 必修课Day course 白天的课Evening course 晚上的课经常出现的科目或专业Chinese 中文English 英语mathematic 数学history 历史chemistry 化学Literature 文学考试Final exam 期终考试middle exam 期中考试make up 补考test测验pop test 事先没有说好的测验quiz 测验oral test 口试考试临近draw on / in sight of / draw nearly考试延期或取消delay / be off / hold up / postpone / put off / suspend学校分类public school 公立学校private school 私立学校religious school 教会学校学校中的人president 校长dean 院长professor 教授lecturer 讲师coordinator 管理员doctor 博士master 硕士bachelor 学士freshman 大一新生sophomore 大二学生junior 大三学生senior 大四学生图书馆借书lend / borrow / check out参考书reference book续借renew过期overdue还书return罚金fineattend / have a lecture 上课cut a class 逃课miss a class 错过了课scholarship 荣誉奖学金teaching assistant 助教research assistant 助研2.交通运输场景fare 车票license 驾照rush hours 高峰时间traffic jam 交通堵塞overtake 超车one way street 单行道over speed 超速police officer 交警ticket 罚单fine 罚金fast way / express way / high way 高速公路motor way 机动车道super way 飞机机动车道free way 免费高速公路交通工具（出现频率从高到低）plane / train / bus / bike / walk / taxitunnel / channel 隧道ring road 环线subway（美）/ underground （英）地铁metro 地道overhead 轻轨flyover 人行天桥mag –lev 磁悬浮3.电话场景mobile phone 手机pay phone 公用电话telephone box/booth 电话亭yellow page 黄页dial （拨电话号码）/ press （按电话号码）extension 分机operator 总机put-through 接通wrong number / there is no one by this name 电话号码错了/ 没有这个人is not in 不在？hold on 不要挂断，稍等take/leave a message 留言hang up / get off 挂断credit call 记账式电话bill the call into the 3rd party 免费电话collect call 对方付费电话4.机场场景plane / craft 飞机book 订票timetable 时间表destination 目的地one way ticket 单程票round trip ticket 来回票non-stop / direct flight 直航transfer / lay over / stop over 转机first / business / economy cabin 头等/ 商务/ 经济舱confirm the flight 确认航班check in 登记boarding card 登机牌security check 安检see off 送行送别时的祝语keep in touch 保持联系safe landing 安全着陆board 登机take off 起飞departure 离港safety belt 安全带arrival 进港pick up 接机5.公司场景job vacancy 有空缺职位letter of application 求职信resume 简历resume包括几部分basic / personal info. 基本信息/个人资料academic background 教育背景work experience 工作经验certificates and honorsinterview 面试offer 聘用信work experience 工作经验work overtime 加班ask for a raise 加钱wage 周薪salary 日薪allowance 津贴annual income 年收入promotion 升职fire 解雇resign 辞职work / job / career / course 工作post / position / vocation / title 职务假期休息的说法（依次是从大到小）holiday 假日，假期vacation 休假annual leave 年假sick leave 病假rest 休息break 指喝杯茶、喝杯咖啡的休息coffee break away 离开一会6.租房场景live on campus 住校live off campus 住校外for sale 可销售的房子for rent / lease 可出租的房子to let 同上rent 租金utilities 公用事业费location 位置suburb / downtown 市郊/ 市中心condition 住房条件furnished 配家具unfurnished 无装修leaking 漏水blackout 断电environment 环境transportation 交通land lord 房东land lady 房东太太tenant 房客roommate 室友好的室友：neat 整洁的considerate 体贴的，细心的不好的室友：messy / untidy 脏乱的noisy 吵闹的7.医院场景see a doctor 去医院看医生send for a doctor 让医生出诊health center / clinic 卫生所/ 门诊部physician 内科医生surgeon 外科医生dentist 牙医make an appointment 预约emergency 急诊check up / exam 检查cold（感冒）——flu （流感）——headache （头痛）——sore throat（嗓子痛）——fever（发烧）——toothache（牙疼）——stomachache （胃疼）prescribe 开药方pill / tablet 药片liquid 喝药水injection => shot 注射operation 手术medical result 诊断结果8.宾馆场景make a reservation 预订房间confirm a reservation 确认预订cancel a reservation 取消预订fully booked / full up / full 客满porter 行旅员tips 小费reception 前台check in 登记入住single room 单人房double room 一张大床的双人房twin room 两张单人床的双人房suite 套房bathroom toilet / w.c closet restroom 厕所room service 客房服务（四级听力中的客房服务一般只有考一种——送餐）lounge 男士用休息区lobby 大堂business center 商务中心salon 美容厅ball 舞厅bar 酒吧night club 夜总会check out 退房9.邮局场景post / send / mail 寄letter / mail 信registered mail 挂号信regular mail 平信airmail 航空信parcel / package 包裹telegram / cable 电报rate 费率overweight 超重postage 邮资email 电子邮件reply 回复forward 转发cc（carbon copy）抄送bcc（blind carbon copy）秘密抄送subject 主题attach 附件10．其他office hours / business hours / working hours 工作时间，营业时间关于开关power on / off 开/关turn on / off 开/关switch on / off 开/ 关（这个词只能用于与电有关的开关，不能用于水龙头之类的开关）干杯cheerspropose a toast tothe best thing 最好的事情the last thing 最不愿意做的事情the last man 最不愿意见的人best seller 畅销sell up 卖完，卖光售罄sell out卖完，卖光售罄/ 出卖朋友或原则sell off 低价处理库存商品selling machine 自动售货机selling point 卖点count the days 渴望count on = dependent / rely oncount in 把……考虑在内count for nothing 一钱不值count for little 无足轻重count for much 举足轻重count down 倒计时count up 相加count up to 共计1.表示期待、希望、渴望做某事的说法expect / hope / wishbe eager / anxious /dying tolook forward towait / yean / thirst / long forcan not waitcounting the days2.下列词语与“but”一样含有转折的的意思actuallywellreallyin factas a matter of factto tell you the truth3.表示建议的句型how about……做……如何I heard about……我听说……If I were you ……如果我是你……It seems to me that……在我看来似乎……Let’s ……shall we ? 让我们……怎么样？Let us ……will you ? 让我们……怎么样？Shall I / we ……What about ……做……如何Why don’t you ……你为什么不……Why not + 动词原型为什么不……Would you like ……你要……吗？Wouldn’t ……be better / wiser 做……不是更好吗？4.表示同意、附和的句型I agree with youExactlyI couldn’t agree with you more / betterI think soI can’t wait any minuteBelieve it or notI will ……if 假如……我就会It’s my turn 轮到我了我请客Why not?You are rightI guess so 我猜也是No problem 没问题Of causeOut of question 毫无疑问So do I / me too 我也是Sure / absolutely / beautiful 当然，很好Good ideaThat sounds really nice 听起来真不错5.表示询问的句型Any questions / any thing wrong 有什么问题吗？Can you give me some ideas 可以给我一些建议吗？Do you know ……Do you want to……Do you find any wrong with 你觉得……有什么不对劲吗？How long will it take 做什么要花多久I am thinking of ……我正在考虑做……I suppose think ……我猜想……What’s your plane 你的计划是什么？What happens if ……如果……怎么办？What shall we do 我们该怎么做？6.表示否定的句型Actually / as a matter of fact 事实上……How can you do sth 你怎么可以……I can’t afford any disturbance 不要再烦我I couldn’t agree with youI didn’t men to 我本不打算I don’t think soIt doesn’t matter 无所谓I wish ……但愿……I’d like to but 我很愿意但是……I’d love to butI just can’t bearI am afraid notI am sorry but……is not everything ……不是关键no bother / why bother 不要麻烦no , thanksreallyThat’s his opinionTo tell you the truthWell , as far as I know7.表示“不得不”have to 表示客观上不得不做某事must 主观上的必须做某事be bound tocannot buthave no choice but8.表示“迟到”behind timebe delayed / overduebehind schedulebe late9.表示“紧张”trembleshake all overget one’s tongue tiedhave one’s mind go blank nervous10.以下词组听到后意思取反mean to 想要……planned to 原计划……intended to 原打算……tended toused to 过去常常……11.以下句型要引起重视，重点听取，就算本身不是考点也一定直接引向考点反意疑问句( ……，didn’t you ?)反问句倒装句助动词do / did / doesit is ……that / who / when……的句型。

2020年9月大学英语四级真题听力文本

2020年9月大学英语四级试题及参考答案【完整版】Part II Listening Comprehension(30 minutes）Section AHews Report 1ANASA satellite orbiting over Portugal took photographs that reveal the effects of pollution from ships.One of the photos shows a thin film of clouds above the brilliant blue of the North Atlantic，cut by white lines of thicker clouds that look like scars.NASA officials explained those thicker clouds are signs of ship traffic below.【Q1When ships power their ways through the ocean，they pump exhaust into the atmosphere，just as cars do.And those massive amounts of particles can cause clouds to form.Get enough of those particles in one place，as from the exhaust of a ship，and they can lead to the creation of new clouds easily visible from space."These clouds can be huge，some of them stretch hundreds of kilometers from end to end”NSAS officials said.【q2】It’s likely that these sorts of clouds are having some effect on the global climate，according to NASA officials.But scientists aren’t yet sure what effect it has.Q1:What has caused the thick clouds in the photos taken by a NASA satellite?Q2:What do NASA officials think about the thick clouds?Hew Report 2Staff at a suburban supermarket in Melbourne say they feel unsafe at work after security guards were removed.This came after a series of physical attacks and verbal abuse by customers.More than 50 workers at the store have signed a letter calling for a permanent security guard following a series of incidents，including a customer threatening to attack a supervisor with a knife."A security worker had guarded the store each night from 7pm until 12ambut that had stopped suddenly onMonday”employees said.0ne worker said an angry customer had thrown a chicken at his head after complaining about how long she had waited to be served.Another worker said the lack of protectionat the store made her feel uncomfortable at work.Howeverthe spokesman of the supermarket said the store had taken strong action in response to incidents，“We have found very few instances of bad customer behavior at our store in the past year.Q3:For what purposedid the staff at the supermarket in Melbourne sign a letter?Q4:What did the spokesman of the supermarket say，regarding the employees'demand?News report three5.drivers on their way to the polish capital of Warsaw on Wednesday morning found the road blocked by an unusual obstacle.Tons of liquid chocolate that spilled onto the motorway，6.a truck carrying the sweet load hit a road barrier and overturned，blocking two lanes.The cracked tank spilled a pool of rapidly hardening chocolate，which quickly covered the width of the road，while the driver was taken to hospital with a broken armfirefighters struggled to remove a reported 12 tons of solid chocolate from the road.7.A representative for the firefighters told the local TV that removing the chocolate was worse than dealing with snow.After contacting the chocolate manuf ac turer，the firefighters resorted to spraying hot，pressurized water to get rid of the sticky substance.Thelocal TV also noted that the cleanup spanned more than a mile，because drivers simply dove through the chocolate after the crash，leaving a long chocolate trail.But despite the sticky situation，firefighters and policeattending to the cleanup were reportedly cheerful about the long task ahead.After all，who could be mad about 12 tons of chocolate?Q5What did drivers on the motorway to War saw find?Q6What does the report say about the accident?Q7What are the firefighters representative tell the local TV?Section BConver sation 1Man:Lisa，why did you pay for you meal with cash instead of the payment apps on your phone? Woman:Well，I’ve gone back to cash.I’m only using payment apps if that’s the only option.【q8】I’m trying to save money for a new phoneand I find that using cash rather than payment apps helps me to save.Man:But how?Money is money，isn’t it?【Q11】I don’t think it matters whether you take it out to the bank and put it into wallet，or simply transfer from your bank account to the sellers’bank account using an app.Woman:Mo，I believe it do es matter.It’s a psychological phenomenon.【Q9】I believe we have less connection with a value of our money，when we just tap the approve buttons on our phones.Man:You might have a point，since I stop carrying cash around，and start to using my phone apps to pay，I may have developed a tendency to buy【Q10】more small or non-essential items. Woman:That’s highly possible，think about the amount of time we spend with our phones in our hands，and all the things we do with our phones.It sometimes seems that our phone is buying the product for usnot ourselves.Man:So，cash is the payment affects our ability to budget?Woman:I believe so.If we spend a hundred Yuan in cash，we realize that we don’t have that hundred Yuan to spend on some thing else.But if we spend in electro nicallywe’re less likely to make that mental calculation.Man:I stopped using my credit card because I’m fond of spending excessively.Perhaps I should take the same approach of paying using my phone.Woman:It’s worth considering.Q8:Why did the woman decide to go back to cash for payment?Q9:what happens when people use apps for payment according to the woman?Q10:what might the man tend to buy with payment apps?Q11:what does the man think of electronic paymen t?Conver sation2售后服务退换货W:Hello Mr.Brown.I was expecting your call.My secretary told me you were having some problems with the wooden table，is that right?M:No，no，the table is fine.【Q12】The problem is the chairs.W:oh，the chairs，so，what exactly is the issue?M:Well，put simply，【q12】these are not the chairs my wife and I selected in your store last week.There must be some confusion with our order.W:0h，I see.I’m looking through my files now.And I see that the delivery was this morning.Is that correct?M:Yes.W:【q13】Do you mind describing the chairs that were delivered to your apartment，Mr.Brown? M:Sure.These have a flat back with a round top and are very heavy.They are light brown and look kind of cheap.The ones we ordered were dark brown to match the table.W:Right.Of course.It says here you purchased the Arlington table and four Milano chairs.As you said.There must be some confusion with the order.I’m terribly sorry.【q14】We’ll send a van tocollect those four and replace them with the Milano you purchased.Will tomorrow 9 a.m.be OR Me.Br own?M:Yes.That would be great.Thank you.W:Good.Did everything else you ordered from us arrive oK?M:Yes.I think so.Let me check.The mirror and two paintings are here.The two coffee tables are also here.And the sofa.Yes.We haven’t noticed anything else wrong or missing.But if we do，we’ll certainly let you know.W:OK.Great.Once again.【Q15】I’m sorry for the confusion and trouble caused.Q12:Why did the man call the woman?Q13:What did the woman ask the man to do?Q14:What did the woman promise to do for the man?Q15:What did the woman do at the end of the conversation?—The woman apologized ag ain. Section CPassage 1Do you have too much stuff?Are you dare we say it“untidy”?Say hello to a TV show called“Tidying Up with Marie kondo”.A home improvement show baxxxx sed on her widely popular book The Life Changing Magic of Tidying Uup.In the show，Marie Kondo acts as a tiny garbage fairy for essy people，visiting their houses to share the wisdom of the“KonMari"me thod.This method is simple in theory but can be endlessly complex in practice.You divide all the stuff in your house-all of it-into several categories，and then examine each item--all of them-to see if it sparks joy.If it does，you keep it.If it doesn't，you thank it，andneatly discard it.So，is the TV show inspiring people to tidy up?Firsthand accounts seem to indicate a small wave of people bringing piles of donation bags to used good stores.One store received thousands of bags of used possessionsin one day.January is usually the store’s slow season for donationsbe cause it's cold and people don't want to bother.But not this January.People seemed determined to clean up their homes.One used bookstore received a month's worth of books in donations in a week when a man gave over 50 boxes of books from his home.It seems Marie’s TV show is having a big impact after all.Q16.What is Maire Kondo’s rv show about?Q17.What things can be kept in one’s home，according to Maire Kondo?Q18.What do we learn about one used bookstore this January?Passage 2At just twelve years old，Mike Hannon is making a difference in his community-one lunch at a time.“Mike’s Lunches of Love”has fed more than 2000 of the town’s most vulnerable residents.Mike delivers meals to the homeless.“It’s like a way to give people joy，maybe spark some thin g in them that can change them”Mike told WBZ-TV.The mayor of Mike’s town feels that Mike is a great community leader，especially in such times of so much negative news.While his father commented on how proud he was of his son，yet Mike isn’t looking for prai sebut kindness in return.He hopes his active charity will inf luence others to spread positive actions in their own towms.Mike includes a handwritten message coumtry.To date，his online page to raise funds has brought in more than 44000 dollars and counting，raising more than 17000 dollars in just one day，with the hope of many famous actors and others.People from all over the county are sending special handcraft bags to help the young man with his mission to help those in need.Many are hoping the simple active kindness spreads.Mike is seemed as the hope for the future of the townthe country and the world.Q19:What does Mike Hannon do to help people in his town?Q20:What does Mike hope others will do?Q21:How are people all over the country responding to what Mike isdoing?Section cPassage 3In a recent study carried out by psychologists on the disruptive effects of smart phonestwo groups of college students were given word-search puzzles.The first group was told to complete the puzzles with its participants’smart phones in their line of sight.The second grouphoweverwas told that the phones would interfere with the equipment in the experiment and would need be moved away from the testing area.Midway through the second group's solving of the puzzlesthe experiment called one of the phones and let it ring for a while before hanging up.Many of the students in that group were unable to focus from then on，becoming anxious and performing more poorly than the first e of electronics has also been known to lead to a decline in human interactions.Rather than having real-life conversations，many express emotions and engage in deep conversations through social media sites.Many students use their phones and computers during class for non-academic activities，which leads to poor grades.Perhaps the most dramatic impact is the reduction in amount of sleep，which lead to poor health and weight gain.Technology is a great tool.However，it's imp ortant to recognize its ck of sleepreduction of productivity，and weight gain are only a few.If we are not careful about all these mind problems right nowthe effect on the future generation is going to be much bigger.Q22 What were the college students in both groups required to do in the study?Q23 What do we learn about many of the students in the second test group af ter the phone ring?Q24 According to the passagewhat is the most dramatic impact of mart phone use?Q25 What does the speaker suggest people do?。

“2020年6月大学英语四级真题+听力原文+答案(完整版)

2012年6月大学英语四级真题Part ⅠWriting (30minutes)Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay entitled Excessive Packaging following the outline given below. You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.1.目前许多商品存在过度包装的现象.2.出现这一现象的原因.3.我对这一现象的看法和建议.On Excessive PackagingPart Ⅱ Reading Comprehension (Skimming and Scanning)(15minutes)Directions: In this part, you will have 15 minutes to go over the passage quickly and answer the questions on Answer sheet 1. For questions 1-7,choose the best answer from the fourchoices marked A)，B)，C）and D). For questions 8-10,complete the sentences with theinformation given in the passage.Small Schools RisingThis year's list of the top 100 high schools shows that today, those with fewer students are flourishing.Fifty years ago, they were the latest thing in educational reform: big, modern, suburban high schools with students counted in the thousands. As baby boomers(二战后婴儿潮时期出生的人) came of high-school age, big schools promised economic efficiency. A greater choice of courses, and, of course, better football teams. Only years later did we understand the trade-offs this involved: the creation of excessive bureaucracies(官僚机构)，the difficulty of forging personal connections between teachers and students.SAT scores began dropping in 1963;today,on average,30% of students do not complete high school in four years, a figure that rises to 50% in poor urban neighborhoods. While the emphasis on teaching to higher, test-driven standards as set in No Child Left Behind resulted in significantly better performance in elementary(and some middle)schools, high schools for a variety of reasons seemed to have made little progress.Size isn't everything, but it does matter, and the past decade has seen a noticeable countertrend toward smaller schools. This has been due ,in part ,to the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, which has invested $1.8 billion in American high schools, helping to open about 1,000 small schools-most of them with about 400 kids each with an average enrollment of only 150 per grade, About 500 more are on the drawing board. Districts all over the country are taking notice, along with mayors in cities like New York, Chicago and San Diego. The movement includes independent public charter schools, such as No.1 BASIS in Tucson, with only 120 high-schoolers and 18 graduates this year. It embraces district-sanctioned magnet schools, such as the Talented and Gifted School, with 198 students, and the Science and Engineering Magnet,with383,which share a building in Dallas, as well as the City Honors School in Buffalo, N.Y., which grew out of volunteer evening seminars for students. And it includes alternative schools with students selected by lottery(抽签)，such as H-B Woodlawn in Arlington, Va. And most noticeable of all, there is the phenomenon of large urban and suburban high schools that have split up into smaller units of a few hundred, generally housed in the same grounds that once boasted thousands of students all marching to the same band.Hillsdale High School in San Mateo, Calif, is one of those, ranking No.423-among the top 2% inthe country-on Newsweek's annual ranking of America's top high schools. The success of small schools is apparent in the listings. Ten years ago, when the first Newsweek list based on college-level test participation was published, only three of the top 100 schools had graduating Classes smaller than 100 students. This year there are 22. Nearly 250 schools on the full ,Newsweek list of the top 5% of schools nationally had fewer than 200 graduates in 2007.Although many of Hillsdale's students came from wealthy households, by the late 1990 average test scores were sliding and it had earned the unaffectionate nickname (绰号) "Hillsjail. " Jeff Gilbert. A Hillsdale teacher who became principal last year, remembers sitting with other teachers watching students file out of a graduation ceremony and asking one another in astonishment, "How did that student graduate?"So in 2003 Hillsdale remade itself into three "houses," romantically named Florence, Marrakech and Kyoto. Each of the 300 arriving ninth graders are randomly(随机地) assigned to one of the houses. Where they will keep the same four core subject teachers for two years, before moving on to another for 11th and 12th grades. The closeness this system cultivates is reinforced by the institution of "advisory" classes Teachers meet with students in groups of 25, five mornings a week, for open-ended discussions of everything from homework problems to bad Saturday-night dates. The advisers also meet with students privately and stay in touch with parents, so they are deeply invested in the students' success."We're constantly talking about one another's advisers," says English teacher Chris Crockett. "If you hear that yours isn't doing well in math, or see them sitting outside the dean's office, it's like a personal failure." Along with the new structure came a more demanding academic program, the percentage of freshmen taking biology jumped from 17 to 95."It was rough for some. But by senior year, two-thirds have moved up to physics," says Gilbert "Our kids are coming to school in part because they know there are adults here who know them and care for them."But not all schools show advances after downsizing, and it remains to be seen whether smaller schools will be a cure-all solution.The Newsweek list of top U.S. high schools was made this year, as in years past, according to a single metric, the proportion of students taking college-level exams. Over the years this system has come in for its share of criticism for its simplicity. But that is also its strength: it's easy for readers to understand, and to do the arithmetic for their own schools if they'd like.Ranking schools is always controversial, and this year a group of 38 superintendents(地区教育主管)from five states wrote to ask that their schools be excluded from the calculation."It is impossible to know which high schools are 'the best' in the nation, "their letter read. in part. "Determining whether different schools do or don't offer a high quality of education requires a look at man different measures, including students' overall academic accomplishments and their subsequent performance in college. And taking into consideration the unique needs of their communities."In the end, the superintendents agreed to provide the data we sought, which is, after all, public information. There is, in our view, no real dispute here, we are all seeking the same thing, which is schools that better serve our children and our nation by encouraging students to tackle tough subjects under the guidance of gifted teachers. And if we keep working toward that goal, someday, perhaps a list won't be necessary.注意：此部分试题请在答卡1上作答.1．Fifty years ago. big. Modern. Suburban high schools were established in the hope of .A) ensuring no child is left behind.B) increasing economic efficiency.C) improving students' performance on SA T.D)providing good education for baby boomers.2. What happened as a result of setting up big schools?A)Teachers' workload increased.B)Students' performance declined.C)Administration became centralized.D)Students focused more on test scores.3. What is said about the schools forded by the Bill and Melinda Gates foundation?A)They are usually magnet schools.B)They are often located in poor neighborhoods.C)They are popular with high-achieving students.D)They are mostly small in size.4. What is most noticeable about the current trend in high school education?A)Some large schools have split up into smaller ones.B)A great variety of schools have sprung up in urban and suburban areas.C)Many schools compete for the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation funds.D)Students have to meet higher academic standards.5. Newsweek ranked high schools according to .A)their students' academic achievement.B)the number of their students admitted to college.C)the size and number of their graduating classes.D)their college-level test participation.6. What can we learn about Hillsdale's students in the late 1990s?A)They were made to study hard like prisoners.B)They called each other by unaffectionate nicknames.C)Most of them did not have any sense of discipline,D)Their school performance was getting worse.7. According to Jeff Gilbert, the "advisory" classes at Hillsdale were set up so that students could .A)tell their teachers what they did on weekends.B)experience a great deal of pleasure in learning.C)maintain closer relationships with their teachers.D)tackle the demanding biology and physics courses.8. is still considered a strength of Newsweek's school ranking system in spite of the criticism it receives.9.According to the 38 superintendents, to rank schools scientifically, it is necessary to use .10.To better serve the children and our nation, schools students to take .Part ⅢListening Comprehension (35minutes)Section ADirections:in this section you will hear 8 short conversations, 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 choicesmarked A)、B）、C）and D)、and decide which is the best answer. Then mark thecorresponding letter on Answer sheet 2 with a single line through the centre.注意：此部分试题请在答案卡2上作案。

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。

2020年12月英语四级试题及解析答案

2020年12月英语四级试题及答案四级听力：News report 1A poisonous fish which has a sting strong enough to kill a human is invading the Mediterranean, warned scientists. The International Union for the Conservation of Nature (UICN) has raised concerns after the poisonous fish was spotted in the waters around Turkey, Cyprus and the eastern Mediterranean. Native to the South Pacific and Indian Ocean, the potentially deadly fish has poisonous hooks and a painful sting capable of killing people. Although fatalities are rare, the stings can cause extreme pain and stop people breathing. The fish, often known as Devil Firefish, is a highly invasive species. And environmentalists fear its arrival could endanger other types of marine life. After being spotted in the Mediterranean, a marine scientist says, “The fish is spreading, and that’s a cause for concern.”Q1: What is reported in the news?Q2: What is the environmentalists’ concern of the spread of Devil Firefish in the Mediterranean?四级听力：News report 2【Q3】Almost half the centre of Paris will be accessible only by foot or bicycle this Sunday to mark World Car-Free Day. 【Q4】This is inresponse to rising air pollution that made Paris the most polluted city in the world for a brief time. Mayor Anne Hidalgo promoted the first World Car Free Day last year. Hidalgo also has supported a Paris Breathes Day. On the first Sunday of every month, Paris clears traffic from eight lanes of the main road. About 400 miles of streets will beclosed to cars. It is expected to bring significant reduction in pollution levels. “Last year’s car-free day showed a 40% drop in pollution levels in some parts of the city, according to an independent air pollution monitor”, reports the Guardian, “and some levels dropped by 50% in the city centre.”Q3: What will happen on World Car Free Day in Paris?Q4: What motivated the mayor of Paris to promote the first World Car Free Day in her city?四级听力：News report 3A Philippine fisherman was feeling down on his luck when a house fire forced him to clear out his possessions and change locations. Then, a good luck charm that he had kept under his bed changed his life.The unidentified man had fished out a giant pearl from the ocean when his anchor got stuck on the rock while sailing off a coastal island in the Philippines ten years ago.When he was forced to sell it, the shocked tourist agent at Puerto Princesca told him that the 77-pound giant pearl that he had kept hidden in his rundown wooden house was the biggest pearl in the world, which was valued at £76 million.The pearl of Allah, which is currently on display in a New York museum, only weighs 14 pounds. That is five times smaller than the pearl that the fisherman just handed in.The monstrous pearl, measured at 1 foot wide and 2.2 feet long, is going to be verified by local experts and international authorities before hopefully going on display to attract more tourists in the little town.Q5: What happened to the Philippine fisherman one day?Q6: What was the fisherman forced to do?Q7: What did the fisherman learn from the tourist agent?四级-Conversation 1WOMAN: Mr. Smith, It’s a pleasure meeting you!Man: Nice to meet you, too. What can I do for you?WOMAN: Well, I’m here to show you what our firm can do foryou. Astro Consultants has branches in over fifty countries, offering different business services. We’re a global company with 75 years of history. And our clients include some of the world’s largest companies.MAN: Thank you, Mrs. Houston. I know Astro Consultants is a famous company. But you said you would show me what you could do for me. Well. What exactly can your firm do for my company?WOMAN: We advise businesses on all matters, from market analysis to legal issues. Anything a business like yours could meet. Our firm offers expert advice. Could I ask you, Mr. Smith, to tell me a little about your company and the challenges you face? That way, I could better respond as to how we can help you.Man: OK, sure. This is a family business started by my grandfather in 1950. We employ just over 100 people. We manufacture an export stone for buildings and other constructions. Our clients usually want a special kind of stone cut in a special design. And that’s what we do in our factory. Our main challenge is that our national currency is rising, and we’re losing competitive advantages to st one produces in India. WOMAN: I see. That’s very interesting. I will suggest that you let us first conduct a financial analysis of your company, together with the analysis of your competitors in India. That way, we could offer the best advice on different ways forward for you.Question 8-11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.Q8: What do we learn about the woman’s company?Q9: What does the man say about his own company?Q10: What is the main problem with the man’s company?Q11: What does the woman suggest doing to help the man’s company?四级-Conversation 2Woman: Wow, congratulations, Simon! The place looks absolutely amazing!Man: Really? You think so?W: Of course. I love it. It looks like you had a professional interior designer. But yo u didn’t, did you?M: No. I did it all by myself with a little help from my brother, Greg. He’s actually in the construction business, which was really helpful.W: Honestly, I’m impressed! I know I can probably repaint the walls in my house over a weekend or something, but not a full renovation. Where did you get your ideas? I wouldn’t know where to start.M: Well, for a while now, I’ve been regularly buying home design magazines. Every now and then, I’d saved the pictures I liked. Believe it or not, I have a full notebook of magazine pages. Since by overall style was quite minimal, I thought and hoped a whole renovation wouldn’t be too difficult. And sure enough, with Greg’s help, it was very achievable.W: Wasn’t it expensive? I have imagined a project lik e this could be. M: Actually, it was surprisingly affordable. I managed to sell a lot of my old furniture and put that extra money towards the new material. Greg was also able to get some discount materials from a recent project he was working on as well.W: Great! If you don’t mind, I’d like to pick your brain a bit more. Johansson and I are thinking of renovating our sitting room, not the whole house, not yet anyway. And we’d love to get some inspiration from your experience. Are you free to come over for a coffee early next week?Q12: What do we learn about the woman from the conversation?Q13: Where did the man get his ideas for the project?Q14: What did the man say about the project he recently completed? Q15: Why does the woman invite the man to her house next week?四级-Section CPassage 1Removing foreign objects from ears and noses costs England almost £3m a year, a study suggests.[Q16] Children were responsible for the vast majority of cases - 95% of objects removed from noses and 85% from ears. Every year, an average of 1,218 nose and 2,479 ear removals took place between 2010 and 2016. According to England's Hospital Episode Statistics, children aged one to four were the most likely to need help from doctors for a foreign object in their nose. Five to nine year olds come to the hospital with something in their ear the most. Jewelry items accounted for up to 40% of cases in both the ears and noses of children. Paper and plastic toys were the items removed next most from noses. Cotton buds and pencils were also found in ears.[Q17]According to the study, the occurrence of foreign objects in children is generally attributed to curiosity. Children have an impulse to explore their noses and ears. This results in the accidental entry of foreign objects. [Q18] Any ear, nose and throat surgeon has many weird stories about wonderful objects found in the noses and ears of children and adults. Batteries can pose a particular danger. In all cases, prevention is better than cure. This is why many toys contain warnings about small parts. Recognizing problems early and seeking medical attention is important.Q16: What does England spend an annual £3m on?Q17: What do we learn from England's Hospital Episode Statistics?Q18: What is generally believed to account for children putting things in their ears or noses?Section CPassage 2Good morning, I’d like to talk to you about my charity ReBicycle. But before that, let me introduce someone. This is Leila Rahimi.She was so scared when she first moved to New Zealand that she struggled to leave the house and would spend days working up the courage to walk to the supermarket for basic supplies.After a few months of being quite down and unhappy, she was invited to join a local bike club. At this time, ReBicycle got involved and gave Leila a second-hand bicycle.[Q19] In weeks, her depression had begun to ease as she cycled. The bicycle totally changed her life, giving her hope and a true feeling of freedom.To date, ReBicycle has donated more than 200 bikes to those in need, and is now expanding bike-riding lessons as demand soars.[Q20]With a bike, you can travel farther but for almost no cost. The three hours a day that used to spend on walking to and from English language lessons has been reduced to just one hour. Our bike-riding lessons are so successful that we are urgently looking for more volunteers. Learning to ride a bike is almost always more difficult as an adult, and this can take days and weeks, rather than hours. So, if any of you have some free time during the weekend, please come join us at ReBicycle and make a difference in someone’s life.Q19: What did ReBicycle do to help Leila Rahimi?Q20: What is ReBicycle doing to help those in need?Q21: What do we learn from the passage about the ReBicycle?Passage 3Thanks to the International Space Station we know quite a bit about the effects of low gravity on the human body, but NASA scientists want to learn more. To that end, they have been studying how other species deal with low gravity, specifically focusing on miceThe results are both interesting and humorous.The scientists first send some mice in a specially designed cage to the International Space Station. The cage allowed them to study the behavior of the mice remotely from Earth via video. As you noticed in the video, the mice definitely seem uncomfortable at the beginning of the experiment. They move around clumsily, drifting within the small confines of the cage and do their best to figure out which way is up, but without success. (23) However, it’s not long before the mice begin to catch on. They adapt remarkably well to their new environment and even using the lack of gravity to their advantage as they push themselves around the cage.That’s when thin gs really get wild. The 11th day of the experiment shows the mice are not just dealing with the gravity change but actually seem to be enjoying it. (24) Several of the mice are observed running around the cage walls.The scientists wanted to see whether the mice would continue doing the same kinds of activities they were observed doing on Earth. The study showed that the mice kept much of their routines intact, including cleaning themselves and eating when hungry. (25)Q22: What do Nasa scientists want to learn about?Q23 : What does the passage say about the mice at the beginning of the experiment?Q24: What was observed about the mice on the 11th day of the experiment?Q25: What did the scientists find about the mice from theexperiment?答案新闻1.A. A deadly fish has been spotted in the Mediterranean waters.2.C. It could pose a threat to other marine species.3.B. About half of its city center will be closed to ears.4.A. The rising air pollution in Paris.5.B. His house was burnt down in a fire.6.D. Sell the pearl he had kept for years.7.C. His monstrous pearl was extremely valuable.长对话8.A. It boasts a fairly long history.9.C. It is a family business.10. D. Loss of competitive edge.11. A. Conducting a financial analysis for it.12. D. She is really impressed by the man’s house.13. B. From home design magazines.14. C. The cost was affordable.15. B. She wants him to share his renovation experience with her.短文16. D. Removing objects from patients' noses and ears.17. C. Five- to nine-year-olds are the most likely to put things in theirears.18. D. They are curious about these body parts.19. B. It gave her a used bicycle.20. A. Expanding bike-riding lessons.21. B. It is a charity organization.22. D How animals deal with lack of gravity23. A. They were not used to the low-gravity environment.24. C. They already felt at home in the new environment.25. B. They behaved as if they were on Earth.听力解析本次听力考试文章来源于每日邮报，卫报，Good News Network，BBC 官网等报纸或网站。

2024版大学四级CET4历年真题听力(附文本)[1]

大学四级CET4历年真题听力(附文本)•听力考试概述与技巧•历年真题回顾与解析•听力文本详解与拓展•模拟试题训练与实战演练目•听力备考资源推荐与使用•总结回顾与展望录01听力考试概述与技巧听力考试形式及内容考试形式大学四级CET4听力考试采用录音播放的形式，考生通过耳机听取录音材料并回答问题。

考试内容听力考试通常包括短对话、长对话、短文理解和复合式听写四个部分，涵盖日常生活、学习、工作等各个领域的话题。

题目类型题目类型主要有选择题和填空题两种，其中选择题需要考生从四个选项中选出一个最佳答案，填空题则需要考生根据听到的内容填写缺失的单词或短语。

练习听写针对复合式听写部分，可以通过大量的听写练习来提高听音辨词和拼写能力，同时也有助于提高听力速度和准确性。

预读选项在听录音材料前，快速浏览题目选项，预测可能的问题和答案，有助于在听的过程中迅速定位关键信息。

注意关键词在听的过程中，注意捕捉与问题相关的关键词，如人名、地名、数字、时间等，这些关键词往往对理解录音内容和回答问题至关重要。

速记要点对于长对话和短文理解部分，可以适当地做一些速记，如记下关键信息、重要细节和逻辑关系，有助于在听完录音后准确地回答问题。

听力技巧与策略0102制定计划制定合理的备考计划，明确每天或每周的听力练习时间和内容，保持持续的学习和进步。

精听与泛听结合精听是指对听力材料进行深入的分析和理解，泛听则是通过大量的听力输入来提高语感和对语言的熟悉度。

备考时应结合精听和泛听两种方法，既注重细节又培养语感。

模拟考试在备考过程中，定期进行模拟考试是非常重要的。

模拟考试可以帮助考生熟悉考试流程和时间管理，同时也能让考生对自己的备考进度有一个清晰的认识。

积累词汇和短语扩大词汇量，熟悉常用的短语和表达方式，有助于更好地理解听力材料中的信息。

可以通过阅读、听力练习和记忆单词等方式来积累词汇和短语。

注意听力速度在备考过程中，要注意提高自己的听力速度。

可以通过听一些速度较快的英语材料来逐渐适应和提高自己的听力速度。

2023年12月大学英语四级听力真题附原文及答案解析

12月大学英语四级听力真题PartⅡListening Comprehension(30 minutes)Section ADirections: In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long conversations. At the end of each conversation, one or more questions will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B), C) and D), and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.1. A) The woman is now working in a kindergarten.B) The man will soon start a business of his own.C) The man would like to be a high school teacher.D) The woman is going to major in child education.2. A) The furniture has to be rearranged.B) The sound equipment has to be set up.C) The conference room has to be cleaned.D) The video machine has to be checked.3. A) She is exhausted.B) She is near-sighted.C) She cannot finish work in time.D) She cannot go straight home.4. A) The woman is too particular about food.B) He would rather have a meal an hour later.C) The woman should order her food quickly.D) He usually prefers ice-cream to sandwiches.5. A) He is not a good mechanic.B) He doesn't keep his promises.C) He spends his spare time doing repairs.D) He is always ready to offer help to others.6. A) Sam has a big family to support.B) Sam is not interested in traveling.C) The pay offered by the travel agency is too low.D) The work hours in the travel agency arc too long7. A) International trade.B) Product development.C) Financial consulting.D) Domestic retailing.8. A) Go on a business trip.B) Look for a job in Miami.C) Make a ticket reservation.D) Take a vacation.Questions 9 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.9. A) It is located on Route 18.B) It has an interesting museum.C) It is a beautiful little town.D) It lies seven miles east of Newton.10. A) They are in opposite directions.B) They are fifty-five miles apart.C) They are quite close to each other.D) They are a long drive from Norwalk.11. A) They are connected by RouteB) They are crowded with tourists.C) They have lots of old houses.D) They have many rare plants.Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you havejust heard.12. A) Bring him up to date on the current situation in Milan.B) Inform him of the arrangements for his trip in Italy.C) Fetch the documents signed by Mr. Gartner.D) Accompany Mr. Gartner to the Linate airport.13. A) About 8:30. B) About 6:30. C) About 5:30. D) About 4:15.14. A) Mr. Gartner from Milan.B) Gianni Riva at Megastar.C) The company's sales representative.D) Gavin from the Chamber of Commerce.15. A) Travel agent. B) Business manager. C) Secretary.D) Saleswoman.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 markthe corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.Passage OneQuestions 16 to 19 are based on the conversation you have just heard.16. A) She had a desire to help others.B) She wanted to find out more about it.C) She needed some overseas experience.D) She was interested in farming.17. A) Carry out a cultural exchange program.B) Work on an agricultural project.C) Learn Portuguese.D) Teach English.18. A) She found it difficult to secure a job in her own country.B) She wanted to renew her contact with the Peace Corps.C) She was invited to work as an English teacher.D) She could not get the country out of her mind.19. A) By teaching additional English classes.B) By writing stories for American newspapers.C) By working part time for the Peace Corps.D) By doing odd jobs for local institutions.Passage TwoQuestions 20 to 22 are based on the passage you have just heard.20. A) Time spent exercising.B) Time spent working.C) Time spent on leisure activities.D) Time spent with friends and family.21. A) Reading. B) Surfing the Web. C) Eating out.D) Watching TV.22. A) Driving. B) Gardening. C) Going to the pub.D) Visiting friends.Passage ThreeQuestions 23 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard.23. A) The car driver was trying to avoid hitting a rabbit.B) The car driver was partly responsible for the accident.C) McLaughlin was talking to his manager while driving.D) McLaughlin's carelessness resulted in the collision.24. A) He crashed into a car parked there.B) He knocked down several mailboxes.C) He tore down the company's main gate.D) He did serious damage to a loaded truck.25. A) He will lose his job.B) He will have to pay damages.C) He will be fined heavily.D) He will receive retraining.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.When Captain Cook asked the chiefs in Tahiti why they always ate __26__, they replied. "Because it is right." If we askAmericans why they eat with knives and forks, or why their men wear pants __27__ skirts, or why they may be married to only one person at a time, we are likely to get __28__ and very uninformative answers: "Because it's right. " "Because that's the way it's done." "Because it's the __29__. " Or even "I don't know. " The reason for these and countless other patterns of social behavior is that they are __30__ by social norms-shared rules or guidelines which prescribe the behavior that is appropriate in a given situation. Norms __31__ how people "ought" to behave under particular circumstances in a particular society. We conform(遵守) to norms so readily that we are hardly aware they __32__. In fact, we are much more likely to notice __33__ from norms than conformity to them. You would not be surprised if a stranger tried to shake hands when you were introduced, but you might be a little __34__ if they bowed, started to stroke you, or kissed you on both __35__ Yet each of these other forms of greeting is appropriate in other parts of the world. When we visit another society whose norms are different, we quickly become aware that things we do this way, they do that way.听力文本及答案Question 1M: After high school, I’d like to go to college and major in business administration.W: But I’d rather spend my college days finding out how children learn.Q: What do we learn from the conversation?Question 2W: Is everything ready for the conference?M: The only thing left to do is set up the microphones and speakers. They'll be here in a few minutes.Q: What preparations have yet to be made?Question 3W: Is it almost time to go home now? I'm so tired. I can hardly see straight.M: Just a few more minutes, then we can go.Q: What is the woman’s problem?Question 4W: I'm not sure what I’m in a mo od for. Ice-cream or sandwiches? They are both really good here.M: The movie starts in an hour. And we still have to get there and park. So just make a decision.Q: What does the man mean?Question 5W: Tom said he would come to repair our solar heater when he has time.M: He often says he is willing to help, but he never seems to have time.Q: What does the man imply about Tom?Question 6W: So you know that Sam turns down the job offered by the travel agency.M: Yes. The hours were convenient. But if he had accepted it, he wouldn’t be able to make ends meet.Q: What do we learn from the conversation?Question 7M: Could you tell me a bit about the business your company is doing?W: We mainly deal with large volume buyers from western countries and our products have been well received.Q: What business is the woman’s company doing? Question 8W: Yesterday I made reservations for my trip to Miami next month.M: You must really be looking forward to it. You haven’t had any time off for at least two years.Q: What is the woman going to do?【答案】1.D The woman is going to major in child education.2.B The sound equipment has to be set up.3.A She is exhausted.4.C The woman should order her food quickly.5. B He doesn’t keep his promises.6.C The pay offer by the travel agency is too low.7.A International trade.8.D Take a vacation.【点评】本次四级短对话无论从对话内容还是从题目自身来看，整体难度相对简朴，和往年该部分相类似，话题覆盖平常生活（生活琐事、看电影、旅游等）、校园生活、商务工作（会议、求职等）。

2020年7月大学英语四级听力真题、答案和原文

2020年7月大学英语四级真题听力真题Section ADirections：In this section，you wi11hear three news reports.At the end of each new report,you will hear two or three questions.Both the news report and the questions wi11 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 1etter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single 1ine through the centre.Questions 1 and 2 are based on the news report you have just heard.1.A) Watch the weather forecast.B) Evacuate the area with the orange alert.C) Avoid travel on Wednesday.D) Prepare enough food and drink.2.A) Pay more attention to the roads.B) Stay at a safer place.C) Bring more mobile phones.D) Take a train homequestions 3 and 4 are based on the news report you have just heard.3.A) There is only one ecosystem in Europe.B) Romania's wetlands thrive again.C)The wi1dlifeinRomaniaisn't wel1 protected.D) There are 200 species of birds in Romania'swet1ands.4.A) B1ockthe waterways.c) Use monitoring equipment.B) Restore the fishing ban.D) Prohibit fishing in the next 10 years.Questions 5 to 7 are based on the news report you have just heard.5.A) He had a car accident.C) He had a heart attack.B)He attended his graduation ceremony.D) He gave a performance in the auditorium.6.A) What happened to him.C) When the graduation ceremony was.B) What date it was.D) Where he was.7.A) He was really touched by his classmates.C) He couldn't remember what to say.B) He didn't know what happened at al1.D) His parents wore caps and gowns.Section BDirections：In this section，you wi11 hear two 1ong conversations. At the end of each conversation，you wi11 hear four questions. Both the conversation and the questions wi11 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) Her children's disruption.C) A sense of isolation.B) Quiet atmosphere.D) Longer working hours.9.A) It doesn't offer coffee.C) It doesn't have free Wi-Fi.B)It's too quiet.D) It 1acks the material he needs.10.A) The sense of being out in the wor1d.C) The coffee table.B) The coffee it provides.D) The comfortable working condition.11.A) People don't order anything.B) People bring their laptops and paperwork.C) People occupy valuable table space in quiet times.D) People of two occupy at able for six.questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.12.A) She is not satisfied with the salary.B) She is not capable of the job.C) She often works overtime.D) She's received a job offer from another company.13.A) They maybe considered as1ess 1oya1.B) They won't get the promotion opportunities.C) They should take more responsibility at work.D) The ywi11be given hiring priority.14.A) She might have to do extra work everyday.C) She might not get enough vacation.B) She might not get a pay rise.D) She might not gain more experience.15.A) Experience.C) Fortune.B) Confidence.D) Opportunity.Section CDirections：In this section，you wi11hear three passages.At the end of each passage，you wi11 hear three or four questions.Both the passage and the questions wi11 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) It's a horrible feeling.C) It's boring and dangerous.B) It can be a blessing.D) It's the most comfortable state.17.A) To be active.B) To meetup with your friends.C) To travel abroad.D) To seek advice from others.18.A) It provides a chance for people to think deeply.B) It makes us treasure the time.C) It enables one to identify true friends.D) It helps us take care of problems more efficiently.Questions 19 to 21 are based on the passage you have just heard.19.A) He is a harsh person.C) He is very demanding in his work.B) He is mean to others.D) He usually works very 1ate.20.A) He moved out and divorced.B) It was plagued by drugs and gang violence.C) He lived there for 20 years.D) His parents would move into his new house21.A) He was only responsible for unloading food.B) He had to sign his name on every lab.C) it was a hard and tedious job.D) He was required to work at Friday night.questions 22 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard.22.A) recording the time people spend on TV.B) By tracking people's1iving habits.C) By using memory and fluency tests.D) By scanning people's brains.23.A) watching television for hours.B) playing video games.C) Reading books and magazines.D) Surfing the internet.24.A) Television viewing maybe a potential factor for A1zheimer's diseaseB) A1zheimer’s patients tend to watch television more than 3hoursadayC) Some research has confirmed the 1ink between them.D) Television watching is beneficial to Alzheimer's patients.25.A) Watch television no more than 3 hours each day.B) Balance television viewing with other contrasting activities.C) Watch some educational TV programs.D) Take more physical exercise.听力真题参考答案1.C) Avoid travel on Wednesday.2.A) Pay more attention to the roads.3.B) Romania's wetlands thrive again.4.D) Prohibit fishing in the next 10 years.5.A) He had a car accident.6.B) What date it was.7.A) He was really touched by his classmates.8.C) A sense of isolation.9.B) It's too quiet.10.A) The sense of being out in the wor1d.11.D) People of two occupy a table for six.12.A) She is not satisfied with the salary.13.A) They maybe considered as less 1oya1.14.B) She might not get a pay rise.15.A) Experience.16.B) It can be a blessing.17.A) To be active.18.D) It he1ps us take care of problems more efficiently.19.C) He is very demanding in his work.20.B) It was plagued by drugs and gang violence.21.C) it was a hard and tedious job22.C) By using memory and fluency tests23.A) watching television for hours24.A) Television viewing maybe a potential factor for Alzheimer's disease25.B) Balance television viewing with other contrasting activities听力原文Section ANews Report OneGood morning！In today’s headlines，Scot1and's transport minister has warned of potentially “extreme”weather conditions as heavy snow is forecast across the country later this week. Orange warnings are in force for many areas for Wednesday and Thursday.The transport minister advised people in parts of Scotland covered by the orange alert to avoid trave1 on Wednesday.This is what he said to us：“The orange warning maybe raised to red in some areas.That is a warning for snow that has never been seen since the modern system came into place in Scot1and.”The orange warning has been extended unti1 6 p.m on Thursday. Trains，planes and ferries are also 1ikely to be affected，with a wind chill that could see parts of Britain feeling as cold as-15℃.The head of road policing said，“I would urge drivers to take extra care on the roads for their journeys.Drivers should make sure they are prepared for their journey with warm clothing，food and drink，sufficient fuel and a charged mobile phone.There could be significant traffic delays，so please start to plan your journey now and consider if you really need to travel when conditions are this poor.Q1：What were people in parts of Scotland advised to do?Q2：What did the head of road policing urge drivers to do?News Report TwoRomania's wetlands are coming back to life thanks to help from 1ocal communities，the Wor1d Wi1d1ifeFund，and funding from the European Union. Roughly 2,224 acres of the picturesque Danube Delta- home to 300 speciesof birds have filled with wildlife.The land has been connected to the net work of lakes and streams in the area.“A 1ot of birds have migrated to the area，and one doesn't need to travel 1ong hours anymore or go to other lakes to watch the birds，says Ion Meuta，Deputy Mayor of Mahmudia.The area around Mahmudia，which is a UNESCO Wor1d Heritage site，is the third-most biodiverse in the wor1d，after Australia's Great Barrier Reef and the Galapagos Islands. Groups used earth-moving equipment to restore the waterways. Government officials proposed to protect the areas endangered wild fish by issuing a fishing ban over the next decade.Q3：What is the news report mainly about?Q4：What did government's officials propose to do to protect the endangered fish?News Report ThreeScott Dunn，recent 1yawoke from the medically-induced sleep he’d been in after a car accident.He was heartbroken after realizing he’d missed his high school graduation，so his classmates decided to give him another chance.It was just a month ago that East Juniata High School seniors met in the schoo1’s auditorium for graduation.And 1ast week，they did it again.Scott's car accident was on May 22，just 3 days before the ceremony. “I remember waking up in the hospital and asking mom，‘what date it was’she told me it was the 28th，he said.“I 1ooked at her and said，‘I missed my graduation’”The schoo1’s principal，Mr.Fausey，called Scott’s mom Karen and said that everybody“wanted to do something special for him”. Students wore their caps and gowns and sat in the front of the auditorium. Scott's parents，Karen and Scott Senior，sat front and center. After briefspeeches， Scott's name was called. only Scott's name. He walked across the stage as the audience cheered. A graduation for one.“I'm speechless，”Scott said.“I don’t know how to even explain it. I'm speechless to know that so many people are behind me.Q5：What happened to Scott a month ago?Q6：What did Scott ask about when he regained consciousness?Q7：Why was Scott speechless at the graduation ceremony?Section BConversation OneM：How do you 1ike your new flexible working arrangement? Do you enjoy working from home?W：Yes and no.I find the isolation challenging at times. Apart from my mother，not too many people I know have time for phone chats during working hours. I tried the 1ibrary but found I wasn't really keen on working there. M：No，neither would I. I find the 1ibraryabittoo quiet. I’d lack inspiration or stimulation，which would be counter-productive to getting a lot of work done.W：I found the same thing. So，1ately， I've been going out to cafes occasionally. I 1ove the noise，the people，the busyness of a cafe，the sense of being out in the wor1d.M：Coffee shops seem to have effectively become office spaces for so many people in this digital age.Though I’m not sure how cafe owners feel about it - having so many people who go to their places to work rather than drink and eat.W：Yes，some people seem to spend a lot of time there and not order much. The most annoying ones for cafe owners must truly be those，usually only two of them，who occupy a table for six with their 1aptops and paperwork.M：They should sit at a table for two，not at a table for six.Some obviously stay so long，they need to plug their 1aptops into a power outlet.In early tripped over someone’s computer electrical lead the other day in my 1ocal cafe.W：It's a double-edged sword，no doubt about that，for a cafe owner. Whi1e remote workers help to keep the cafefu11in quiet times,they can take up valuable table space in busy periods.Q8：What does the woman say is the disadvantage of working from home? Q9：What does the man say is counter productive to getting work done in the library?Q10：What does the woman 1ike about doing one’s work in a cafe?Q11：What is most annoying for cafe owners according to the woman?Conversation TwoW：I'm going to start 1ooking for another job.I cant see myself getting an opportunity to progress at my company anytime in the near future. And really think myski11s and abilities deserve a higher salary.M：You are not going to quit，are you?W：I'm thinking I might as we 11.Then I can devote more time and energy to finding a better position at another company.M：But you’ve been in your present company 1ess than two years，haven't you? This would be the third time you’ve left your job in the last five years.If you do several jobs in a relatively short span of time，prospective employers might perceive that you lack1oyalty.That could make them worry and reluctant to employ you.W：Unfortunately，1oyalty doesn't pay. Even if I get a promotion at my company，it’s 1ikely to be less sizeable than if I were to get a job elsewhere. And even if I get a promotion，I’m not guaranteed to get araise.I had that experience at another company I worked at.M：They wanted you to take on more work and responsibility but for the same amount of money?W：More or1ess，yes.The way I see it，through having different jobs，I’ve gathered a lot of experience in different jobs and in different industries.M：But potential employers might worry that that experience is not deep，Or thorough enough.W：Perhaps， but I feel pretty confident that Ican se 11 myself.You know What they say，fortune favors the brave.Q12：What makes the woman think about changing her job?Q13：What does the man say about people who keep changing their jobs? Q14：What does the woman say would happen even if she got promoted in her current company?Q15：What benefit has the woman gained from changing her jobs frequently?Section CPassage OneThere is a saying that goes something along the lines of‘You must love yourself first before you can 1ove someone else. ’Similarly，I personally believe that you must be comfortable and happy in your own company before you can truly be yourself in the company of others.There is a massive difference between being lonely and being alone. Loneliness is a horrible feeling. However，you don’t have to actually be alone to feel that way. Many times，I've felt 1onely when surrounded by a big group of people. In contrast，being alone can actually be a blessing， particularly， when you’ve actively chosen it.In my experience，being bored and alone is dangerous and can easily lead to the feeling of1oneliness.The trick is to be active.Get outside，stretch your legs，do something cultural， buy yourself something tasty to eat or something pretty to wear.You don’t have to take anyone else into consideration and can do whatever you please.Spending time alone also allows you to more efficiently take care of problems.And then，when it’s time to be social and meet up with your friends，you wi11 be fully there，because you won’t have too much other stuff floating around in your mind. Having been alone for a bit，you wi11 also appreciate your friends’ company more and chances are your time spent together will be more worthwhile.Q16：What does the speaker say about being alone?Q17：What does the speaker say he1ps reduce one's feeling of 1oneliness? Q18：What is an advantage of spending one’s time alone?Passage TwoWhen I turned twe1ve，I worked summers at my father’s sma11 brick-cleaning business.I remember the harsh acid smel1 of the cleaning solution，and The scraping sound of stiff iron brushes against rough brick.It was tempting to hurry your job just to finish. But anybody who worked for Thomas Cahoon had to meet his standards，and that included me. If I messed up，he made me stay late unti1 I got it right. My father wasn’t being mean.He demanded the same of himself. Every brick he cleaned on the house stood out like a red jewel in a white setting. It was his signature.In 1970，when I was twenty，I got married，and moved out my parents’modest place into a housing project.Drugs and gang violence were just beginning to plague the projects.Some of my friends went to jail.Some were ki11ed.My wife.Valen,was eighteen,and nobody gave our marriage a chance.Butwe believed in each other.And our faith made us strong.When we married,I worked as a stock clerk at Southwest Super-foods.It was hard,tedious work.Each Friday night a truck came,with cases of food that had to be unloaded,priced and placed on shelves.Most of stock clerks tried to get Friday night off.But I was always ready to work.By Saturday morning，all the cans and jars in my aisle would be placed with labels facing smartly out,like a line of soldiers on review. That was my signature.I took pride in a job nobody wanted.Q19：What do we learn about the speaker’s father?Q20：What does the speaker say about the housing project?Q21：What do we learn about the speaker as a stock clerk?Passage ThreeWatching more than 3 hours of television a day doubles memory loss in older people，a new study of more than 3,000 adults suggests.Scientists at University Col1ege London used memory and fluency tests on the same group of people 6 years apart.They found that those who watched on average 1ess than 3 hours' television a day showed a decline of around 4 to 5 percent，while those who tended to watch more than 3 hours a day dec1ined by an average of 8 to 10 percent.The research team say they believe “alert-but-passive”nature of television watching may be creating stress on the mind， which contributes to memory decline.Older people who watch more television are also 1ess 1ikely to undertake activities known to preserve mental functioning such as reading，or interactive screen-based pursuits such as using the internet or playing video games.The researchers say that television viewing maybe a risk factor for Alzheimer’s disease， but more research was needed to establish a 1ink.While watching television may have educational benefits and relaxation benefits，the researchers advise that adults over the age of 50 should try and ensure that television viewing is balanced with other contrasting activities.If you’re concerned that the amount of television you're watching could have a negative impact on your health，you should 1imit the amount of TV watch each day and undertake some healthy hobbies.Q22: By what means does scientist at University College London measure memory 1oss?Q23: What contributed to memory decline in the participants?Q24: What did the researchers say about their finding concerning the 1ink between TV viewing and A1zheimer’s disease?Q25: What do the researchers suggest older people do?。

2022年12月大学英语四级听力材料全面解析真题及答案

2022年12月大学英语四级听力材料全面解析真题及答案[正文]Introduction (简介)本文将对2022年12月大学英语四级听力材料进行全面解析，并提供相应的答案。

通过本文的阅读，您将能够了解关于该考试听力部分的内容以及听力考试答案，帮助您更好地准备和应对将来的考试。

Section 1 (第一部分)第一部分通常是听力考试的社交场景，如订票、找房子等。

本次听力中的材料主题为“租房”，一共有五个问题。

下面是对每个问题的解析及答案：Question 1 (问题一)：为什么男生不能租那个房间？答案：因为他有宠物（a pet）。

Question 2 (问题二)：女生在租房面试中得到哪间房子？答案：房间A。

Question 3 (问题三)：男生能否承担每个月的房租？答案：是的，他可以承担。

Question 4 (问题四)：为什么女生不想住在靠近公共交通的房子？答案：因为她喜欢走路。

Question 5 (问题五)：男生对租房方式有何建议？答案：他建议使用在线平台（an online platform）来搜索房源。

Section 2 (第二部分)第二部分通常涉及学术场景或课堂讨论。

本次听力的主题是“学术报告”，一共有五个问题。

以下是对每个问题的解析及答案： Question 1 (问题一)：报告的主题是什么？答案：心理学中的思维过程。

Question 2 (问题二)：报告的目的是什么？答案：讨论思维过程的发展。

Question 3 (问题三)：报告中讲到了哪种类型的思维过程？答案：遗传和环境两者的影响。

Question 4 (问题四)：对于思维过程的哪个方面有更多的研究？答案：语言组成的过程。

Question 5 (问题五)：发现了什么关于儿童思维发展的新信息？答案：从四岁到六岁的时期，儿童思维发展非常重要。

Section 3 (第三部分)第三部分通常涉及学术场景、讲座或演讲。

本次听力的主题是“环境问题”，一共有五个问题。