2017英语四级听力改革必练习题九

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英语四级听力改革练习题及答案

英语四级听力改革练习题及答案很多考生在进行英语备考的过程中，对听力的部分总是比较无奈，为帮助考生备战英语听力考试，以下是店铺为大家搜索整理的2017年英语四级听力改革练习题，希望能给大家带来帮助!◆.A. To tour the most famous sights of interest inChina.B. To investigate the computer market in China.C. To negotiate a contract as well as furthercooperation.D. To promote intergovernmental relationship.◆.A. They have been cooperating for a couple of years.B. They are about to sign the first contract between them.C. They have been long-term business partners.D. They are starting to get acquainted with each other.◆.A. Cooperation and concession.B. Equality and mutual benefit.C. Exchanging daily necessities.D. Introducing advanced technology.◆.A. It's setting up joint vent ures.B. It's branching out into politics.C. It computerizes management.D. It accepts delayed payment.听力原文：W: Sit down, please, Mr. Black. I hope you enjoyedyour journey.M: Of course, I did. It was a wonderful trip.W: And I suspect this morning we'd like to get downto business. How would you like to proceed with thenegotiations?M: I'm here at your disposal.W: Let's draw up an agenda for our discussion, shall we?M: Fine. One of the items for our agenda would be the supplyof computers to China in thesecond half of this year. [19/[20]]As you know, our current contract is about to expire, andwe will need to discuss a new one.W: Certainly, we are ready to hear your proposals.M: Something else I'd like to discuss is the possibility of establishing a long-term agreementbetween my corporation and yours.W: Yes. So long as it's in the interest of both sides, let's talk about it. Is there anything elseyou'd like to achieve on this visit?M: Yes. [20]I'd like to build on the fact that we have had a very cooperative relationship in thepast few years. Your government now has a policy of opening up to the outside world. Myambition is to promote trade between our two corporations. It is said a new policy is beingput into practice in your foreign trade. Is that true?W: Yes, but we still stick to a consistent policy in our foreign trade. [21]We insist on theprinciple of equality and mutual benefit, as well as exchanging needed goods.M: Would you give us a brief account of the new practices you have adopted?W: [22]We have adopted, for example, payment by installments.M: We are very glad that you have such a friendly attitude.W: It'll benefit both of us.Questions 19 to 22 are based on the conversation you have just heard.19. What's the main purpose of the man's visit?参考答案：正确答案：C解析：寒暄之后女士切入正题：问男士想如何进行磋商，男士回答时提及目前的合同即将到期，讨论新的`合同，综合关键词得出的答案是C。

2017年大学英语四级(CET-4)真题试卷及答案9

2017年大学英语四级(CET-4)真题试卷及答案Part I Listening Comprehension (20 minutes) Section A1. A) The pear.B) The weather.C) The sea food.D) The cold.2. A) Mary has never studied mathematics.B) Mary must be good at mathematics.C) Mary enjoys learning mathematics.D) Mary probably is poor at mathematics.3. A) George’s brother.B) George’s wife.C) George’s father.D) George’s father-in-law.4. A) She can use his car.B) She can borrow someone else’s car.C) She must get her car fixed.D) She can’t borrow his car.5. A) At 2:35.B) At 2:45.C) At 3:00.D) At 3:15.6. A) To the bank.B) To bookstore.C) To a shoe store.D) To the grocer’s.7. A) Near the station.B) In the country.C) In the city.D) Near her work place.8. A) At a cigarette store.B) At a bus station.C) At a gas station.D) At Aunt Mary’s.9. A) From upstairs.B) From next door.C) From the Nelsons’ house.D) From the back door.10. A) The choice of course.B) A day course.C) An evening course.D) Their work.Section BPassage OneQuestions 11 to 14 are based on the following passage you have just heard.11. A) They haven’t reached a decision yet.B) They have decided to go hunting bears.C) They want to go hunting camping.D) They want to go exploring the country.12. A) Susie.B) Tom.C) The speaker.D) The speaker’s husband.13. A) They chased the bear away.B) They stayed outside the tent and did nothing.C) They climbed up a tree.D) They put some honey outside for the bear to eat.14. A) He ate the honey.B) He drank the beer.C) He chased the people away.D) He turned things upside down.Passage TwoQuestions 15 to 17 are based on the passage you have just heard.15. A) He missed the appointment.B) He arrived late.C) He was sick.D) He was very busy.16. A) He was busy sightseeing.B) He couldn’t reach Mr. Jordan’s office.C) He didn’t want to see Mr. Jordan any more.D) He didn’t want to take the trouble making it.17. A) The trip didn’t do any good to his health.B) The trip was a complete disappointment.C) The trip was enjoyable but not fruitful in terms of business.D) The trip made it possible for him to meet many interesting people.Passage ThreeQuestions 18 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard.18. A) He lost consciousness.B) He was slightly wounded.C) He was seriously injured.D) He was buried under an icebox.19. A) About four days.B) Around eight days.C) A day and a half.D) More than six days.20. A) His father pulled him out in time.B) He left the area before the earthquake.C) He stayed in an icebox.D) Their house escaped the earthquake.Part II Reading Comprehension (35 minutes)Passage OneQuestions 21 to 25 are based on the following passage.Nursing at Beth Israel Hospital produces the best patient care possible. If we are to solve the nursing shortage (不足), hospital administration and doctors everywhere would do well to follow Beth Israel’s example.At Beth Israel each patient is assigned to a primary nurse who visits at length with the patient and constructs a full-scale health account that covers everything from his medical history to his emotional state. Then she writes a care plan centered on the patient’s illness but which also includes everything else that is necessary.The primary nurse stays with the patient through his hospitalization, keeping track with his progress and seeking further advice from his doctor. If a patient at Beth Israel is not responding to treatment, it is not uncommon for his nurse to propose another approach to his doctor. What the doctor at Beth Israel has in the primary nurse is a true colleague.Nursing at Beth Israel also involves a decentralized (分散的) nursing administration; every floor, every unit is a self-contained organization. There are nurse-managers instead of head nurses; in addition to their medical duties they do all their own hiring and dismissing, employee advising, and they make salary recommendations. Each unit’s nurses decide among themselves who will work what shifts and when.Beth Israel’s nurse-in-chief ranks as an equal with other vice presidents of the hospital. She also is a member of the Medical Executive Committee, which is most hospitals includes only doctors.21. Which of the following best characterizes the main feature of the nursing system atBeth Israel Hospital?A) The doctor gets more active professional support from the primary nurse.B) Each patient is taken care of by a primary nurse day and night.C) The primary nurse writes care plans for every patient.D) The primary nurse keeps records of the patient’s health conditions every day.22. It can be inferred from the passage that ________.A) compared with other hospitals nurse at Beth Israel Hospital are more patientB) in most hospitals patient care is inadequate from the professional point of viewC) in most hospital nurse get low salariesD) compared with other hospital nurses have to work longer hours at Beth IsraelHospital23. A primary nurse can propose a different approach of treatment when ________.A) the present one is refused by the patientB) the patient complains about the present oneC) the present one proves to be ineffectiveD) the patient is found unwilling to cooperate24. The main difference between a nurse-manager and a head nurse is that the former________.A) is a member of the Medical Executive Committee of the hospitalB) has to arrange the work shifts of the unit’s nursesC) can make decisions concerning the medical treatment of a patientD) has full responsibility in the administration of the unit’s nurses25. The author’s attitude towards the nurse system at Beth Israel Hospital is ________.A) negativeB) criticalC) neutralD) positivePassage TwoQuestions 26 to 30 are based on the following passage.For some time past it has been widely accepted that babies-and other creatures-learn to do thi ngs because certain acts lead to “rewards”; and there is no reason to doubt that this is true. But it used also to be widely believed that effective reward, at least in the early stages, had to be directly related to such basic physiological (生理的) “drives” as thirst or hunger. In other words, a baby would learn if he got food or drink of some sort of physical comfort, not otherwise.It is now clear that this is not so. Babies will learn to behave in ways that produce results in the world with no reward except the successful outcome.Papousek began his studies by using milk in the normal way to “reward” the babies and so teach them to carry out some simple movements, such as turning the head to one side or the other. Then he noticed that a baby who had had enough to drink would refuse the milk but would still go on making the learned response with clear signs of pleasure. So he began to study the children’s responses in situations where on milk was provided. He quickly found that children as young as four months would learn to turn their heads to right or left if the movement “switched on”. A display of lights-and indeed that they were capable of learning quite complex turns to bring about this result, for instance, two left or two right, or even to make as many three turns to one side.Papousek’s light display was placed directly in front of the babies and he made the interesting observation that sometimes they would not turn back to watch the lightsclosely although they would “smile and bubble” when the displ ay came on. Papousek concluded that it was not primarily the sight of the lights which pleased them, it was the success they were achieving in solving the problem, in mastering the skill, and that there exists a fundamental human urge to make sense of the world and bring it under intentional control.26. According to the author, babies learn to do things which ________.A) are directly related to pleasureB) will meet their physical needsC) will bring them a feeling of successD) will satisfy their curiosity27. Papousek noticed in his studies that a baby ________.A) would make learned responses when it saw the milkB) would carry out learned movements when it had enough to drinkC) would continue the simple movements without being given milkD) would turn its head to right or left when it had enough to drink28. In Papousek’s experiment babies make learned movements of the head in order to________.A) have the lights turned onB) be rewarded with milkC) please their parentsD) be praised29. The b abies would “smile and bubble” at the lights because ________.A) the lights were directly related to some basic “drives”B) the sight of the lights was interestingC) they need not turn back to watch the lightsD) they succeeded in “switching on” the ligh ts30. According to Papousek, the pleasure babies get in achieving something is areflection of ________.A) a basic human desire to understand and control the worldB) the satisfaction of certain physiological needsC) their strong desire to solve complexD) a fundamental human urge to display their learned skillsPassage ThreeQuestions 31 to 35 are based on the following passage.When a consumer finds that an item she or he bought is faulty or in some way does not live up to the manufacturer’s claim for it, the first step is to present the warranty (保单), or any other records which might help, at the store of purchase. In most cases, this action will produce results. However, if it does not, there are various means the consumer may use to gain satisfaction.A simple and common method used by many consumers is to complain directly to the store manager. In general, the “higher up” the consumer takes his or her complaint, the faster he or she can expect it to be settled. In such a case, it is usually settled in the consumer’s favor, assuming he or she has a just claim.Consumers should complain in person whenever possible, but if they cannot get to the place of purchase, it is acceptable to phone or write the complaint in a letter.Complaining is usually most effective when it is done politely but firmly, and especially when the consumer can demonstrate what is wrong with the item in questions. If this cannot be done, the consumer will succeed best by presenting specific information as to what is wrong, rath er than by making general statements. For example, “The left speaker does not work at all and the sound coming out of the right one is unclear” is better than “This stereo (立体声音响) does not work.”The store manager may advise the consumer to write to the manufacturer. If so, the consumer should do this, stating the complaint as politely and as firmly as possible. But if a polite complaint does not achieve the desired result, the consumer can go a step further. She or he can threaten to take the seller to court or report the seller to a private or public organization responsible for protecting consumers’ rights.31. When a consumer finds that his purchase has a fault in it, the first thing he shoulddo is to ________.A) complain personally to the managerB) threaten to take the matter to courtC) write a firm letter of complaint to the store or purchaseD) show some written proof of the purchase to the store32. If a consumer wants a quick settlement of his problem, it’s better to complain to________.A) a shop assistantB) the store managerC) the manufacturerD) a public organization33. The most effective complaint can be made by ________.A) showing the faulty item to the manufacturerB) explaining exactly what is wrong with the itemC) saying firmly that the item of poor qualityD) asking politely to change the item34. The phrase “live up” (Para. 1, Line 2) in the context means ________.A) meet the standard ofB) realize the purpose ofC) fulfill the demands ofD) keep the promise of35. The passage tells us ________.A) how to settle a consumer’s complaint about a faulty itemB) how to make an effective complaint about a faulty itemC) how to avoid buying a faulty itemD) how to deal with complaints from customersPassage FourQuestions 36 to 40 are based on the following passage.If women are mercilessly exploited (剥削) year after year, they have only themselves to blame. Because they tremble at the thought of being seem in public in clothes that are out of fashion, they are always taken advantage of by the designers and the big stores. Clothes which have been worn only a few times have to be put aside because of the change of fashion. When you come to think of it, only a woman is capable of standing in front of a wardrobe (衣柜) packed full of clothes and announcing sadly that she has nothing to wear.Changing fashions are nothing more than the intentional creation of waste. Many women spend vast sums of money each year to replace clothes that have hardly been worn. Women who cannot afford to throw away clothing in this way, waste hours of their time altering the dresses they have. Skirts are lengthened or shortened; neck-lines are lowered or raised, and so on.No one can claim that the fashion industry contributes anything really important to society. Fashion designers are rarely concerned with vital things like warmth, comfort and durability (耐用). They are only interested in outward appearance and they take advantage of the fact that women will put up with any amount of discomfort, as long as they look right. There can hardly be a man who hasn’t at some time in his life smiled at the sight of a woman shaking in a thin dress on a winter day, or delicately picking her way through deep snow in high-heeled shoes.When comparing men and men and women in the matter of fashion, the conclusions to be drawn are obvious. Do the constantly changing fashions of women’s clothes, one wonders, reflect basic qualities of inconstancy and instability? Men are too clever to let themselves be cheated by fashion designers. Do their unchanging styles of dress reflectbasic qualities of stability and reliability? That is for you to decide.36. Designers and big stores always make money ________.A) by mercilessly exploiting women workers in the clothing industryB) because they are capable of predicting new fashionsC) by constantly changing the fashions in women’s clothingD) because they attach great importance to quality in women’s clothing37. To the writer, the fact that women alter their old-fashioned dresses is seen as________.A) a waste of moneyB) a waste of timeC) an expression of tasteD) an expression of creativity38. The writer would be less critical if fashion designers placed more stress on the________ of clothing.A) costB) appearanceC) comfortD) suitability39. According to the passage, which of the following statements is TRUE? ________.A) New fashions in clothing are created for the commercial exploitation of women.B) The constant changes in women’s clothing reflect their strength of character.C) The fashion industry makes an important contribution to society.D) Fashion designs should not be encouraged since they are only welcomed bywomen.40. By saying “the conclusion to be drawn are obvious” (Para. 4, Line 1-2), the writermeans that ________.A) women’s inconstancy in their choice of clothing is often laughed atB) women are better able to put up with discomfortC) men are also exploited greatly by fashion designersD) men are more reasonable in the matter of fashionPart III vocabulary and Structure (20 minutes)41. Jean did not have time to go to the concert last night because she was busy________ for her examination.A) to prepareB) to be preparedC) preparingD) being prepared42. Five minutes earlier, ________ we could have caught the last train.A) andB) butC) orD) an order43. I cannot give you ________ for the type of car you sell because there is no demandfor it in the market.A) an expenseB) a chargeC) a purchaseD) an order44. After ________ for the job, you will be required to take a language test.A) being interviewedB) interviewedC) interviewingD) having interviewed45. By the end of this month, we surely ________ a satisfactory solution to theproblem.A) have foundB) will be findingC) will have foundD) are finding46. Mr. Wilson said that he did not want to ________ any further responsibilities.A) take onB) get onC) put upD) look up47. Having no money but ________ to know, he simply said he would go withoutdinner.A) not to want anyoneB) not wanting anyoneC) wanted no oneD) to want no one48. We desire that the tour leader ________ us immediately of any change in plans.A) informB) informsC) informedD) has informed49. Not ________, the process of choosing names varies widely from culture to culture.A) obviouslyB) surprisinglyC) particularlyD) normally50. A man escaped from the prison last night. It was a long time ________ the guardsdiscovered what had happened.A) beforeB) untilC) sinceD) when51. In the experiment we kept a watchful eye ________ the developments and recordedevery detail.A) inB) atC) forD) on52. There’s little chance that mankind would ________ a nuclear war.A) retainB) endureC) maintainD) survive53. Nuclear science be developed to benefit the people ________ harm them.A) more thanB) other thanC) rather thanD) better than54. They usually have less money at the end of the month than ________ at thebeginning.A) which isB) which wasC) they haveD) it is55. In the course of a day students do far more than just ________ classes.A) attendB) attendedC) to attendD) attending56. The French pianist who had been praised very highly ________ to be a greatdisappointment.A) turned upB) turned inC) turned outD) turned down57. Many difficulties have ________ as a result of the change over to a new type offuel.A) risenB) arisenC) raisedD) arrived58. He made such a ________ contribution to the university that they are naming one ofthe new buildings after him.A) genuineB) minimumC) modestD) generous59. Helen was much kinder to her youngest child than she was to the others, of course,made the others jealous.A) whoB) thatC) whatD) which60. In the advanced course students must take performance tests at monthly ________.A) gapsB) intervalsC) lengthD) distance61. Mr. Johnson preferred ________ heavier work to do.A) to be givenB) to be givingC) to have givenD) having given62. I remember ________ to help us if we ever got into trouble.A) once offeringB) him once offeringC) him to offerD) to offer him63. We regret to inform you that the materials you ordered are ________.A) out of workB) out of stockC) out of reachD) out of practice64. Our company decided to ________ the contract because a number of the conditionsin it had not been met.A) destroyB) resistC) assumeD) cancel65. She is ________ a musician than her brother.A) much ofB) much asC) more ofD) more as66. Having been found guilty, the man was given a severe ________ by the judge.A) serviceB) sentenceC) crimeD) crisis67. ________ is known to the world, Mark Twain is great American writer.A) ThatB) WhichC) AsD) It68. The residents, ________ had been damaged by the flood, were given help by theRed Cross.A) all their homesB) all whose homesC) all of whose homesD) all of their homes69. You can’t afford to let the situation get worse. You must take ________ to put itright.A) decisionsB) directionsC) sidesD) steps70. Look at the terrible situation I am in! If only I ________ your advice.A) followB) had followedC) would followD) have followedPart IV Cloze (15 minutes)Many teachers believe that the responsibilities for learning lie with the student. __71__ a long reading assignment is given, instructors expect students to be familiar with the __72__ in the reading even if they do not discuss it in class or take an examination. The __73__ student is considered to be __74__ who is motivated (激励) to learn for the sake of __75__, not the one interested only in getting high grades. Sometimes homework is returned __76__ brief written comments but without a grade. Even if a grade is not given, the student is __77__ for learning the material assigned. When research is__78__, the professor expects the student to take it actively and to complete it with __79__ guidance. It is the __80__ responsibility to find books, magazines, and articles in they expect students, __82__ graduate__83__ in the library. Professors willstudents should not be __85__ dependent on them. In the United States professors have many other duties __86__ teaching, such as administrative or research work. __87__, the problems with classroom work, theoffice hour __90__ make an appointment.71. A) IfB) AlthoughC) BecauseD) Since72. A) suggestionB) contextC) abstractD) information73. A) poorB) idealC) averageD) disappointed74. A) suchB) oneC) anyD) some75. A) funB) workC) learningD) prize76. A) byB) inC) forD) with77. A) criticizedB) innocentC) responsibleD) dismissed78. A) collectedB) distributedC) assignedD) finished79. A) maximumB) minimumC) possibleD) practical80. A) student’sB) professor’sC) assistant’sD) librarian’s81. A) whenB) hatC) whyD) how82. A) particularlyB) essentiallyC) obviouslyD) rarely83. A) selectionsB) collectionsC) sourcesD) origins84. A) hateB) dislikeC) likeD) prefer85. A) tooB) suchC) muchD) more86. A) butB) exceptC) withD) besides87. A) HoweverB) ThereforeC) FurthermoreD) Nevertheless88. A) plentifulB) limitedC) irregularD) flexible89. A) greetB) annoyC) approachD) attach90. A) orB) andC) toD) butPart V Writing (30 minutes)Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a composition on the topic My Most Favorite Programme.You should write no less than 100words and you should base your composition on the outline (given inChinese) below:1. 我最喜爱的电视(或无线电)节目是…...2. 这类节目的内容和特点3. 我喜欢它的原因You can write the composition in one or more paragraphs. Remember to write it neatly.2017年四级参考答案19 / 19 2017年四级参考答案Part I。

2017年6月份英语四级考试真题(带答案、听力原文)

2016年-2017年6月份四级考试真题（附带答案解析及听力原文）考试时间安排：一般在6月18日和12月17日左右大学英语四级考试流程¬8：50---9：00试音时间¬9：00---9：10播放考场指令，发放作文考卷¬9：10取下耳机，开始作文考试¬9：35发放含有快速阅读的试题册（但9：40才允许开始做）¬9：40---9：55做快速阅读¬9：55---10：00收答题卡一（即作文和快速阅读）¬9：55---10：00重新戴上耳机，试音寻台，准备听力考试¬10：00开始听力考试，电台开始放音¬听力结束后完成剩余考项。

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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 four choices marked A)，B)，C）and D). For questions 8-10,complete the sentences with the information 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 theBill 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% in the 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 behindB) increasing economic efficiencyC) improving students’ performance on SATD)providing good education for baby boomers2. 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 achievementB)the number of their students admitted to collegeC)the size and number of their graduating classesD)their college-level test participation6.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 weekendsB)experience a great deal of pleasure in learningC)maintain closer relationships with their teachersD)tackle the demanding biology and physics courses8. 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 totake .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 choices marked A)、B）、C）and D)、and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding 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。

2017年12月大学英语四级真题听力部分参考答案

精品文档考试教学资料施工组织设计方案2017年12月大学英语四级真题听力部分参考答案紧张的大学英语四级考试终于在2017年12月16日上午落下帷幕，希望各位考生已经对自身的整体水平有所认识。

随着英语四级考试的改革，听力部分题目类型的分类也越来越明晰。

为了让大家对自己的答题情况有更好的了解。

文都教育接下来就和各位考生一起来看下今年英语四级真题中听力模块的参考答案。

Q1:答案：B) Her little brother.Q2:答案：C) By selling lemonade and pictures.Q3:答案：C) Providing clean energy to five million people.Q4:答案：B) They can be laid right on top of existing highways.Q5:答案：A) Endless fighting in the region.Q6:答案：D) To find evidence of the existence of the "lost lions".Q7:答案：B) Lions' tracks.Q8.答案：A) Her 'lucky birthday'.Q9.答案：D) Threw her a surprise party.Q10.答案：B) The trip her husband has planned.Q11.答案：C) He is eager to learn how the couple's holiday turns out.Q12:答案：A) They are sensitive to the dynamics of a negotiation.Q13:答案：B) They know when to stop.Q14:答案：C) They learn quickly.Q15:答案：D) Get to know the other side.Q16:答案：D) How space research benefits people on Earth.Q17:答案：B) They developed objects for astronauts to use in outer space.Q18:答案：A) They are extremely accurate.Q19:答案：C) It marked the beginning of something new.Q20:答案：A) They believed working for goals.Q21.答案：D) Doing needlework by the fire.Q22.答案：C) Sit down and try to calm yourselfQ23.答案: B)You may expose yourself to unexpected dangers.Q24.答案：D)Walk uphill.Q25.答案：A) Inform somebody of your plan.以上就是文都教育为大家带来的今年英语四级真题中听力模块的参考答案，希望各位考生都能取得好成绩。

2017年度武汉市初三四月调考英语试卷含听力材料和答案

2017年度武汉市九年级四月调考英语试卷第一部分听力部分一.听力测试（共三节）第一节（共4小题，每小题1分，满分4分）听下面4个问题。

每个问题后有三个答语，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。

听完每个问题后，你都有5秒钟的时间来作答和阅读下一小题，每个问题仅读一遍。

1. A. Some old books. B. It’s Tom’s. C. Small and dirty.2. A. About health. B. Mr. Smith. C. In the meeting hall3. A. By plane. B. It’s beautiful. C. In the USA.4. A. Wonderful. B. For about 2 hours. C. At 2 this afternoon.第二节（共8小题，每小题1分，满分8分）听下面8段对话。

每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。

听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来作答有关小题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话仅读一遍。

5. Where are the two speakers?A. In a department store.B. On a playground.C. In a clothes factory.6. What are the two speakers doing?A. Enjoying meeting each other.B. Saying good-bye to each other.C. Planning to see each other again.7.When should Rose go to meet Professor Smith?A. At 10:00.B. At 10:30.C. At 11:00.8. What is the woman going to do tomorrow?A. Write some letters.B. Visit some friends.C. Do some shopping.9 . Who are most probably these two people？A. Two neighbors.B. Teacher and student.C. Husband and wife.10. What do you think the man will do?A. Ring Sandy up.B. Leave Sandy a message.C. Go to Sandy’s home.11 .What do we know about the woman?A. She was sending her dog away to Canada.B. Her dog needed someone else to look after .C. She wanted the man to go to Canada with her.12 .Why is Lily free to help with the experiment?A. She has already heard the lecture.B. She can use Cathy’s notes later.C. Cathy will give the lecture instead.第三节（共13小题，每小题1分，满分13分）听下面4段对话或独白。

2017春高中英语四检测听说训练9含答案

听说训练9Part A模仿朗读听录音，模仿朗读短文,注意画线单词的发音。

短文读两遍。

We each have a unique genetic make—up。

Every cell of your body has the same set of about 100,000 separate genes made of DNA。

These are the instructions for producing a person。

Genes decide everything from the colour of your skin to the way your brain works。

You have one of several billion combinations of DNA which come from the random mixing of your parents’ genes。

Except for identical twins，no one has the same combination as another person.You are unique!You are unique in another way too：in the way you are raised and all the experiences you have from before birth to adult life。

We each have a unique genetic make-up.Everycell of your body has the same set of about 100，000 separategenes made of DNA.These are the instructions for producing a person。

Genes decide everything from the colour of your skin to the way your brain works。

大学英语四级听力答案

大学英语四级听力答案2017年大学英语四级听力答案我们要振作精神，下苦功学习。

下苦功，三个字，一个叫下，一个叫苦，一个叫功，一定要振作精神，下苦功。

以下是店铺为大家搜索整理的2017年大学英语四级听力答案，希望能给大家带来帮助!Part Ⅱ Listening Comprehension(25 minutes)Section ADirections：In this section，you will hear three news reports.At the end of each news report,you will hear two or three questions.Both the news report and the questions will be spoken only once.After you hear a question，you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A，B，C and D.Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet l with a single line through the centre.Questions 1 and 2 are based on the news report you have just heard.◆1.A.The International Labour Organization’s key objective.B.The basic social protection for the most vulnerable.C.Rising unemployment worldwide.D.Global economic recovery.◆2.A.Many countries have not taken measures to create enough jobs.B.Few countries know how to address the current economic crisis.C.Few countries have realised the seriousness of the current crisis.D.Many countries need support to improve their people’s livelihood.Questions 3 and 4 are based on the news report you havejust heard.◆3.A.Serve standardised food nationwide.B.Put calorie information on the menu.C.Increase protein content in the food.D.Offer convenient food to customers.◆4.A.They will be fined.B.They will be closed.C.They will get a warning.D.They will lose customers.Questions 5 to 7 are based on the news report you have just heard.◆5.A.Inability to implement their business plans.B.Inability to keep turning out novel products.ck of a successful business model of their own.D.Failure to integrate innovation into their business.◆6.A.It is the secret to business success.B.It is the creation of something newC.It is a magic tool to bring big rewards.D.It is an essential part of business culture◆7.A.Its hardworking employees.B.Its flexible promotion strategy.C.Its innovation culture.D.Its willingness to make investments.Section BDirections：In this section，you will hear two long conversations.At the end of each conversation，you will hear four questions.Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once.After you hear a question，you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A，B，C and D.Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with asingle line through the centre.Questions 8 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.◆8.A.He’s got addicted to technology.B.He is not very good at socializingC.He is crazy about text—messaging.D.He does not talk long on the phone.◆9.A.Talk big.B.Talk at length.C.Gossip a lot.D.Forget herself.◆10.A. He thought it was cool.B.He needed the practice.C.He wanted to stay connected with them，D.He had an urgent message to send.◆11.A.It poses a challenge to seniors.B.It saves both time and money.C.It is childish and unprofessional.D.It is cool and convenient.Questions l2 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.◆12.A.He wan ts to change his job assignment.B.He is unhappy with his department managerC.He thinks he deserves extra pay for overtime.D.He is often singled out for criticism by his boss◆13.A.His workload was much too heavy.B.His immediate boss did not trust himC.His colleagues often refused to cooperate.D.His salary was too low for his responsibility◆14.A.He never knows how to refuse.B.He is always ready to help othersC.His boss has a lot of trust in him.D.His boss has no sense of fairness.◆15.A.Put all his complaints in writing.B.Wait and see what happens next.C.Learn to say no when necessary.D.Talk to his boss in person first.Section CDirections：In this section，you will hear three passages.At the end of each passage,you will hear three or four questions。

2017年12月大学英语四级一二卷听力答案带翻译

一1. Her little brother.2. By selling lemonade and pictures.3. Providing clean energy to five million people.4. They can be laid right on top of existing highways.5. Endless fighting in the region.6. To find evidence of the existence of the "lost lions".7. Lions' tracks.8. Her 'lucky birthday'.9. Threw her a surprise party. 10. The trip her husband has planned. 11. He is eager to learn how the couple's holiday turns out. 12. They are sensitive to the dynamics of a negotiation. 13. They know when to stop. 14. They learn quickly. 15. Get to know the other side. 16. How space research benefits people on Earth. 17. They developed objects for astronauts to use in outer space. 18. They are extremely accurate. 19. It marked the beginning of something new. 20. They believed working for goals. 21. Doing needlework by the fire. 22. Sit down and try to calm yourself 23. You may expose yourself to unexpected dangers. 24. Walk uphill. 25. Inform somebody of your plan. 1.她的小弟弟. 2.通过卖柠檬水和图片. 3.向五百万人提供清洁能源. 4.它们可以被放置在现有公路的顶部. 5.该地区无休止的战斗. 6.寻找证据的存在“迷失的狮子”. 7.狮子的足迹 8.她的“幸运生日”. 9.给她举行了一个惊喜派对 10.她丈夫计划的旅行. 11.他渴望了解这对夫妇的假期.事实证明. 12.它们对A 的动力学非常敏感.谈判. 13.他们知道什么时候停止. 14.他们学得很快. 15.了解对方.16.太空研究对地球人有何益处？ 17.他们开发了宇航员使用的物体.外层空间. 18.它们非常精确. 19.它标志着新事物的开始. 20.他们相信为目标而努力. 21.在炉火旁做针线活.22.坐下来试着让自己平静下来 23.你可能会暴露出意外的危险. 24.走上坡路. 25.通知某人你的计划.1.It has got one of its limbs injured.2.Its videos Were posted on social media.3.The distance travelled.4.Rush-hour traffic is worsening.5.He helped a stranger to carry groceries to his car.6.He raised a large sum of money for him.7.He is an excellent student at school.8.Attended an economics lecture.9.Attend his brothers birthday party. 10.Join him in his brother’s birthday celebration. 11.By train. 12.Taking a vacation abroad. 13.Working part time as a waiter. 14.Save enough money. 15.He has rich sailing experience. 16.She was also a Nobel Prize winner. 17.She developed X-ray facilities for military hospitals. 18.Both died of blood cancer. 19.They discovered Iceland in the ninth century. 20.It was a rocky mass of land covered with ice. 21.The Vikings’ ocean explorations. 22.Dream about the future. 23.Change what he has for his past imaginary world. 24.International business. 25.Be content with what you have.1.它的四肢受伤了.2.它的视频被张贴在社交媒体上.3.旅行的距离.4.交通高峰期交通正在恶化.5.他帮助一个陌生人把杂货运到他的车上.6.他为他筹集了一大笔钱.7.他是一名优秀的在校学生.8.参加经济学讲座.9.参加他兄弟的生日聚会. 10.和他一起参加他哥哥的生日庆祝活动. 11.乘火车. 12.出国度假. 13.做服务员的兼职工作. 14.存足够的钱.15.他有丰富的航海经验. 16.她也是诺贝尔奖得主. 17.她为军队医院研制了X 射线设备. 18.甲均死于血癌.19.他们在九世纪发现了冰岛. 20.是一块覆盖着冰的岩石土地. 21.Vikings 的海洋探险. 22.梦想未来.23.改变他对过去虚幻世界所拥有的一切. 24.国际商务. 25.满足你所拥有的一切.。

四级英语听力试题训练及答案

四级英语听力试题训练及答案2017年四级英语听力试题训练及答案学习这件事不在于有没有人教你，最重要的是在于你自己有没有觉悟和恒心。

以下是店铺为大家搜索整理的2017年四级英语听力试题训练及答案，希望能给大家带来帮助!听力试题：Part Ⅱ Listening Comprehension (25minutes)Section ADirections: In this section, you will hear three news reports. At the end of each news report, you will hear two or three questions. Both the news report and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.Questions 1 to 2 are based on the conversation you have just heard.1. A) It was dangerous to live in. C) He could no longer pay the rent.B) It was going to be renovated. D) He had sold it to the royal family.2. A) A strike. C) A forest fire.B) A storm. D) A terrorist attack.Questions 3 to 4 are based on the conversation you have just heard.3. A) They lost contact with the emergency department.B) They were trapped in an underground elevator.C) They were injured by suddenly falling rocks.D) They sent calls for help via a portable radio.4. A) They tried hard to repair the elevator.B) They released the details of the accident.C) They sent supplies to keep the miners warm.D) They provided the miners with food and water.Questions 5 to 7 are based on the conversation you have just heard.5. A) Raise postage rates.B) Improve its services.C) Redesign delivery routes.D) Close some of its post offices.6. A) Shortening business hours.B) Closing offices on holidays.C) Stopping mail delivery on Saturdays.D) Computerizing mail sorting processes.7. A) Many post office staff will lose their jobs.B) Many people will begin to complain.C) Taxpayers will be very pleased.D) A lot of controversy will arise.听力原文短篇新闻2Section A - 2Rescue efforts were underway Thursday morning for 17 miners who were stuck in an elevator below ground at a Cargill rock salt mine near Lansing, New York, according to Marcia Lynch.Public information officer with Tompkins County’s emergency response department, emergency workers have made contact with the miners via a radio. And they all appear to be uninjured, said Jessica Verfuss, the emergency department’s assistant director.Crews have managed to provide heat packs and blankets to the miners so that they can keep warm during the rescueoperation, Verfuss said. Details about what led to the workers’ being trapped in the elevator went immediately available. The mine, along New York’s Cayuga Lake, processes salt used for road treatment. It produces about 2 million tons of salt that is shipped to more than 1,500 places in the northeastern United States, the rock salt mine is one of three operated by Cargill with the other two in Louisiana and Ohio.Q3. What does the news report say about the salt miners?Q4.What did the rescue team do?短篇新闻3Section A - 3The U.S. Postal Service announced today that it is considering closing about 3,700 post offices over the next year because of falling revenues.Facing an $8.3 billion budget deficit this year, closing post officers is one of several proposals the Postal Service has put forth recently to cut costs. Last week, for example, Postmaster General Pat Donahoe announced plans to stop mail delivery on Saturdays, a move he says could save $3 billion annually.“We are losing revenue as we speak,” Donahoe said. “We do not want taxpayer money. We want to be self-sufficient. So like any other business you have to make choices.”Dean Granholm the vice president for delivery and post office operations said the first waves of closings would begin this fall. He estimated that about 3,000 postmasters, 500 station managers and between 500 and 1,000 postal clerks could lose their jobs.Q5.What is the U.S. Postal Service planning to do?Q6.What measure has been planned to save costs?Q7.What will happen when the proposed measure come intoeffect?Section BDirections: In this section, you will hear two long conversations. At the end of each conversation you will hear four questions. Both the conversations and the question-s will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.Questions 8 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.8. A) He will be kept from promotion.B) He will go through retraining.C) He will be given a warning.D) He will lose part of his pay.9. A) He is always on time.B) He is a trustworthy guy.C) He is an experienced press operator.D) He is on good terms with his workmates.10. A) She is a trade union representative.B) She is in charge of public relations.C) She is a senior manager of the shop.D) She is better at handling such matters.11. A) He is skilled and experienced.B) He is very close to the manager.C) He is always trying to stir up trouble.D) He is always complaining about low wages.Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.12. A) Open.B) Selfish.C) Friendly.D) Reserved.13. A) They stay quiet.B) They read a book.C) They talk about the weather.D) They chat with fellow passengers.14. A) She was always treated as a foreigner.B) She was eager to visit an English castle.C) She was never invited to a colleague’s home.D) She was unwilling to make friends with workmates.15. A) Houses are much more quiet.B) Houses provide more privacy.C) They want to have more space.D) They want a garden of their own.听力原文：长对话1&2Conversation 1A: Mrs. Hampton, we've got trouble in the press room this morning.B: Oh dear. What about?A: One of the press operators arrived an hour and a half late.B: But that's a straightforward affair. He will simply lose part of his pay. That's why we have a clock-in system.A: But the point is the man was clocked-in at 8 o'clock. We have John standing by the time clock, and he swears he saw nothing irregular.B: Is John reliable?A: Yes, he is. That's why we chose him for the job.B: Have you spoken to the man who was late?A: Not yet. I thought I'd have a word with you first. He's a difficult man, and I think there's been some trouble on the shop floor. I've got a feeling that trade union representative is behind this. The manager told me that Jack Green's been very active around the shop the last few days.B: Well, what do you want me to do?A: I was wondering if you'd see Smith, the man who was late, because you are so much better at handling things like this.B: Oh, alright. I'll see him. I must say I agree with you about there being bad feelings in the works. I've had the idea for some time that Jack Green's been busy stirring things up in connection with the latest wage claim. He's always trying to make trouble. Well, I'll get the manager to send Smith up here.Q8. What will happen to the press operator who was late for the work according to the woman?Q9. What does the man say about John who stands by the time clock?Q10. Why does the man suggest the woman see the worker who was late?Q11. What does the woman say about Jack Green?Conversation 2A: Our topic today is about somethings that foreigners nearly always say when they visit Britain. It's 'Why are the British so cold?' And they're talking about the British personality –the famous British 'reserve'. It means that we aren't very friendly, we aren't very open.B: So do you think it's true?A: It's a difficult one. So many people who visit Britain say it's difficult to make friends with British people. They say we're cold, reserved, unfriendly...B: I think it's true. Look at Americans or Australians. They speak the same language, but they're much more open. And you see it when you travel, people - I mean strangers - speak to you on the street or on the train. British people seldom speak on the train. Or the bus. Not in London, anyway.A: 'Not in London'. That's it. Capital cities are full of tourists and are never very friendly. People are different in other parts of the country.B: Not completely. I met a woman once, an Italian. She's been working in Manchester for two years,and no one - not one of her colleagues - had ever invited her to their home. They were friendly to her at work, but nothing else. She couldn't believe it. She said that would never happen in Italy.A: You know what they say – 'an Englishman's home is his castle'. It’s really difficult to get inside.B: Yeah. It's about being private. You go home to your house and your garden and you close the door. It's your place.A: That's why the British don't like flats. They prefer to live in houses.B: That’s true.Q12. What do foreigners generally think of British people according to the woman?Q13. What may British people typically do one the train according to the man?Q14. What does the man say about the Italian woman working in Manchester?Q15. Why do British people prefer houses to flats?下载文档。

12月英语四级听力考试模拟试题及答案

12月英语四级听力考试模拟试题及答案2017年12月英语四级听力考试模拟试题及答案Cunning proceeds from want of capacity.以下是店铺为大家搜索整理的2017年12月英语四级听力考试模拟试题及答案，希望能给大家带来帮助!Section A11. M: Before we play again, I’m going to buy a good tennis racket.W: Your shoes aren’t in very good shape, either.Q: What does the woman imply?【解析】选[C]。

女士说好像男士的鞋也坏了。

女士的意思是要男士不但要买个好一点的球拍也该换双鞋了，选项[C]符合题意。

12. M: Have you found a partner to work with on biology? The lab class is tomorrow.W: To t ell you the truth, I’ve been tied up with my chemistry course this week.Q: What can be inferred about the woman?【解析】选[B]。

女士回答说事实上她这周一直忙着化学呢，即她还没有找到合作对象。

[A]和[C]项误解了be tied up with的含义，分别将该短语理解为“喜欢”和“厌恶”;[D]项是说太忙而没有时间学习化学，这与女士所说的“一直忙着学习化学”相矛盾，注意too...to的表达方式。

13. M: Make thirty copies for me and twenty copies for Mr. Brown.W: Certainly, Sir. As soon as I finish typing the letter.Q: What is the probable relationship between the two speakers?【解析】选[C]。

2017年英语四级听力考前指导试题及答案

2017年英语四级听力考前指导试题及答案勤奋的含义是今天的热血，而不是明天的决心，后天的保证。

以下是店铺为大家搜索整理的2017年听力考前指导试题及答案，希望能给大家带来帮助!更多精彩内容请及时关注我们应届毕业生网!Section A11. A) Give his ankle a good rest.B) Treat his injury immediately.C) Continue his regular activities.D) Be careful when climbing steps.12. A) On a train.B) On a plane.C) In a theater.D) In a restaurant.13. A) A tragic accident.B) A fad occasionC) Smith's unusual life story.D) Smith's sleeping problem.14. A) Review the details of all her lessons.B) Compare notes with his classmates.C)Talk with her about his learning problems.D) Focus on the main points of her lectures.15. A) The man blamed the woman for being careless.B)The man misunderstood the woman's apology.C) The woman offered to pay for the man's coffee.D)The woman spilt coffee on the man's jacket.16. A) Extremely tedious.B) Hard to understand.C) Lacking a goot plot.D) Not worth seeing twice.17. A) Attending every lecture.B) Doing losts of homework.C) Reading very extensively.D) Using test-taking strategies.18. A)The digital TV system will offer different programs.B)He is eager to see what the new system is like.C)He thinks it unrealistic to have 500 channels.D)The new TV system may not provide anything better.Question 19 to 22 are based on the passage you have just heard.19.a)a notice by the electricity board.b)ads promoting electric appliances.c)the description of a thief in disguise.d)a new policy on pensioners'welfare.20.a)speaking with a proper accent.b)wearing an official uniform.c)making friends with themd)showing them his ID.21.a)to be on the alert when being followed.b)not to leave senior citizens alone at home.c)not to let anyone in without an appointment.d)to watch out for those from the electricity board.22.a)she was robbed near the parking lot.b)all her money in the bank disappeared.c)the pension she had just drawn was stolen.d)she was knocked down in the post office.Question 23 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard.23.a)marketing consultancy.b)Professional accountancy.c)luxury hotel management.d)business conference organization24.a)having a good knowledge of its customs.b)knowing some key people in tourism.c)having been to the country before.d)being able to speak japanese.25.a)it will bring her potential into full play.b)it will involve lots of train travel.c)it will enable her to improve her chinese.d)it will give her more chances to visit japan.Section BPassage OneQuestion 26 to 28 are based on the passage you have just heard.26.a) The lack of timeb) The quality of life.c) The frustrations at work.d) The pressure on working families.27.a)They were just as busy as people of today.b)They saw the importance of collective efforts.c)They didn't complain as much as modern man.d)They lived a hard life by hunting and gathering.28.a)To look for creative ideas of awarding employees.b)To explore strategies for lowering production costs.c)To seek new approaches to dealing with complaints.d)To find effective ways to give employees flexibility.Passage TwoQuestion 29 to 31 are based on the passage you have just heard.29.a)family violence.b)his children's efforts.c)her father's disloyalty.d)his second wife's positive influence.30.a)his advanced age.b)his children's efforts.c) his improved financial condition.d)his second wife's positive influence.31.a)love is blind.b)love breeds love.c)divorce often has disastrous consequences.d)happiness is hard to find in blended families.Passage ThreeQuestion 32 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard.32.a) it was located in a parkb) its owner died of a heart attackc) it went bankrupt all of sudden.d) its potted plants were for lease only.33.a)planting some trees in the greenhouseb)writing a want ad to a local newspaperc)putting up a going out of business signd)helping a customer select some purchases34.a)opening an offive in the new office parkb)keeping better relations with her companyc)developing fresh business opportunitiesd)building a big greenhouse of his own35.a)owning the greenhouse one dayb)securing a job at the office parkc)cultivating more potted plants.d)finding customers out of townSection C注意：此部分试题请在答题卡2上作答。

【星火英语版】2017年英语专业四级考试真题参考答案（含题干）

【星火英语版】2017年英语专业4级考试真题参考答案PartⅠ DICTATIONLearning SympathyA big part of being human is feeling sympathy, / but how early on in our lives dowe learn this? / Scientists find that babies respond to other people / by crying whenother babies cry. / However, babies can’t distinguish between themselves and others / until they’re eighteen to twenty months old. / Toddlers start to show concern forothers around this time. / Kids also begin to do things like comforting other people. /And by the time they’re three, / most children will try to protect a victim in a fight.PartⅠ LISTENING COMPREHENSIONSECTION A TALK1. a physical classroom2. a coherent concept3. personalized curriculum4. (more) meaningful practice5.feedback6.collaborating7. question and answer8. fundamental human right9. lifelong learning10. innovationSECTION B CONVERSATIONS1.What’s wrong with the man’s computer?答案：A. It has wiped the data from the flash drive.2.How will the man be compensated if the computer can’t be fixed?答案：C. Get a new computer.3.How did the man feel about the woman’s offer of compensation?答案：D. Dissatisfied.4.When will the service engineer come to fix the computer?答案：B. After 8:30 tomorrow morning.5.What is the man’s phone number?答案：A. 6574-3205.6.What should we do if our neighbors didn’t reach out?答案：B. Introduce ourselves first.7.Which is the best way to handle a noisy neighbor?答案：C. Give him a reason to stop.8.What should we do if we have a nosy neighbor?答案：D. Don’t answer their questions.9.How long do we expect our neighbors to stay?答案：B. Five to ten minutes.10.Where can we get more information on this topic?答案：D. CBS news website.Part III LANGUAGE USAGE11. B. Whatever12. A. on which13. C. women drivers14. B. present event for tentativeness15. D. make a suggestion16. B. disappointment17. D. would later make18. C. to have been created19. A. would have been...had been20. C. that21. B. characters22. D. ensure23. B. relieve24. A. releases25. C. indicative26. B. eye27. A. critically28. C. on29. D. bound30. A. invariablyPart IV CLOZE31.［F］implications32.［N］single33.［B］barely34.［L］online35.［C］demise36.［M］rising37.［I］naturally38.［G］leaf39.［H］lost40.［J］objectPart V READING COMPREHENSIONSECTION A MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONSPASSAGE ONE41. In Para. 4, the phrase “hit the jackpot” means according to thecontext.答案：B. found the treasure42. It can be concluded from Paras. 5 and 6 that .答案：D. people hold entirely different views on the issue43. How did the author feel about the treasure from the Atocha (Para. 7)?答案：A. She was glad that people can have a chance to see the treasure.PASSAGE TWO44. It can be learned from the beginning that Miriam’s attitude towards love between her and Paul is .答案：C. pessimistic45. The narration in Para.3 tells us that Miriam had all the following feelingsEXCEPT .答案：A. delightresponse to46. Which of the following statements is CORRECT about the family’sPaul’s mockery?答案：B. Every member except Miriam was amused.PASSAGE THREE47. Why does the author give two examples in Para. 2?答案：A. To show that literacy is interpreted in different ways.48. According to the author, the following are some of the defining features of literacy EXCEPT .答案：D. independent49. Which of the following statements about reading and writing is CORRECT?答案：C. Reading often requires more immediate interaction than writing.50.What do the last two paragraphs mainly focus on (Paras. 10 and 11)?答案：B. Effects of illiteracy and associated problems.SECTION B SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS说明：简答题答案不唯一，意思对即可。

2017年6月大学英语四级听力真题和答案

2017年6月大学英语四级真题及答案(第一套)Part II Listening Comprehension (30 minutes)Section ADirections:In this section, you will hear three news reports. At the end of each news report, you will hear two or three questions. Both the news report and questions will be spoken only once. After you hear questions, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.注意：此部分试题请在答题卡1上作答。

Questions 1 to 2 are based on the conversation you have just heard.1.A) The man in the car was absent-minded.B) The test driver made a wrong judgment.C) The self-driving system was faulty.D) The car was moving at a fast speed.2. A) They have done better than conventional cars.B) They have caused several severe crashes.C) They have posed a threat to other drivers.D) They have generally done quite well.Questions 3 to 4 are based on the conversation you have just heard.3. A) He works at a national park.B) He is a queen been specialist.C) He removed the beyond from the boot.D) He drove the bees away from his car.4. A) They were looking after the queenB) They were making a lot of noiseC) They were looking for a new box to live inD) They were dancing in a unique wayQuestions 5 to 7 are based on the conversation you have just heard.5. A) The discovery of a new species of snakeB) The second trip to a small remote islandC) The finding of 2 new species of frogD) The latest test on rare animal species6. A) A poisonous snake attacked him on his field tripB) He discovered a rare fog on a desertedC) A snake crawled onto his head in his sleepD) He fell from a tall palm tree by accident7. A) From its genesB) From its lengthC) From its originD) From its colorSection BDirections: In this section, you will hear two long conversations. At the end of each conversation, you will hear four questions. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.Questions 8 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.8. A) The security check takes timeB) He has to check a lot of luggageC) His flight is leaving in less than 2 hoursD) The airport is a long way from the hotel9. A) In cashB) By credit cardC) With a traveler’s checkD) With his smart phone10. A) Give him a receiptB) Confirm his flightC) Look after his luggageD) Find a porter for him11 . A) Signing up for membership of S HotelB) Staying in the same hotel next time he comesC) Loading her luggage onto the airport shuttleD) Posting a comment on the hotel’s webpageQuestions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.12. A) He is the only boy in his familyB) He becomes tearful in windC) He has stopped making terrible facesD) He is his teacher's favorite student13. A) Tell him to play in her backyardB) Do something funny to amuse himC) Give him some cherry stones to play withD) Warn him of danger by making up a story14. A) They could break pp's legsB) They could sometimes terrify adultsC) They could fly against a strong windD) They could knock pp unconscious15. A) One would get a spot on their tongues if they told a lie deliberatelyB) One would have to shave their head to remove a bat in their hairC) One would go to prison if they put a stamp on upside downD) One would have curly hair if they ate too much stale breadSection CDirections: In this section, you will hear three passages of lectures or talks followedby three or four questions. The recordings will be played 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 1with a single line through the centre.Questions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard.16. A) Everything seemed to be changing.B) People were formal and disciplined.C) People were excited to go travelling overseas.D) Things from the Victorian era came back alive.17. A) Watching TV at home. B) Meeting people.C) Drinking coffee. D) Trying new foods.18.A) He was interested in stylish dresses.B) He was able to take a lot of money.C) He was a student in the 1960s.D) He was a man full of imagination.Questions 19 to 21 are based on the passage you have just heard.19.A) They avoid looking at them.B) They run away immediately.C) They show anger on their faces.D) They make threatening sounds.20. A) It turns to its owner for help.B) It turns away to avoid conflict.C) It looks away and gets angry, too.D) It focuses its eyes on their mouths.21. A) By observing their facial features carefully.B) By focusing on a particular body movement.C) By taking in their facial expressions as a whole.D) By interpreting different emotions in different ways. Questions 22 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard.22. A) They have to look for food and shelter underground.B) They take little notice of the changes in temperature.C) They resort to different means to survive the bitter cold.D) They have difficulty adapting to the changed environment.23. A) They have their weight reduced to minimum.B) They consume the energy stored before the long sleep.C) They can maintain their heart beat at the normal rate.D) They can keep their body temperature warm and stable.24. A) By staying in hiding places and eating very little.B) By seeking food and shelter in people’s houses.C) By growing thicker hair to stay warm.D) By storing enough food beforehand.25. A) To stay safe. B) To save energy.C) To keep company. D) To protect the young.2017年6月英语四级考试真题及答案整理一.新闻听力【News Report 1】One of Google's self-driving cars crashed into a bus in California last month. There were no injuries.It is not the first time one of Google's famed self-driving cars has been involved in a crash, but it may be the first time it has caused one.On February 14th the self-driving car, travelling at 2mph (3km/h), pulled out in front of a public bus going 15mph (24km/h).The man in the Google vehicle reported that he assumed the bus would slow down to let the car out, and so he did not switch to the manual mode.In a statement, Google said: "We clearly bear some responsibility, because if our car hadn't moved, there wouldn't have been a crash."That said, our test driver believed the bus was going to slow or stop to allow us to merge into the traffic, and that there would be sufficient space to do that."The company's self-driving cars have done well over a million miles across various states in the US, and until now have only reported minor accidents.Q1: According to Google, what was the cause of the accident?B The test driver made a wrong judgement解析：根据新闻第一句话，这篇新闻主要报道的是谷歌无人自动驾驶汽车与一辆公交车发生碰撞这一事故。

2017年12月大学英语四级真题及答案解析(全三套)

2017年12月大学英语四级真题及答案解析(全三套) 四级听力第一套：News Report 1A 9-year-old girl in New Mexico has raised more than $500 for her little brother who needs heart surgery in Houston, Texas this July. Addison Witulski's grandmother Kim Allred, said Addison probably overheard a conversation between family members talking about the funds needed to get her little brother to treatment. "I guess she overheard her grandfather and me talking about how we're worried about how we're going to get to Houston, for my grandson's heart surgery," said Allred. She decided to go outside and have a lemonade stand and make some drawings and pictures and sell them.” That's when Addison and her friends Erika and Emily Borden decided to sell lemonade for 50 cents a cup and sell pictures for 25 cents each.Before Allred knew it, New Mexico State Police Officers were among the many stopping by helping them reach a total of $568. The family turned to social media expressing their gratitude saying, "From the bottom of our hearts, we would like to deeply thank each and every person that stopped by!"1: Who did Addison raise the money for?2: How did Addison raise the money?1.D) Her little brother.2.B) By selling lemonade and pictures.News Report 2:Last week, France announced that the country will pave 621 miles of road with solar panels over the next five years with the goal of providing cheap, renewable energy to fivemillion people. Called the Ward Way, the roads will be built through joint efforts with the French road building company Colas and the National Institute of Solar Energy. The company spent the last five years developing solar panels that are only about a quarter of inch thick and are strong enough to stand up to heavy highway traffic without breaking or making the roads more slippery. The panels are also designed so that they can be installed directly on top of the existing roadways, making them relatively cheap and easy to install. France is the first country to kick around the idea of paving its roads with solar panels. In November 2015, the Netherlands completed a 229-foot long bike path paved with solar panels as a test for future projects. However, this is the first time a panel has been designed to be laid directly on top existing roads and the first project to install the panels on public highways.3: What was France’s purpose of constructing the Ward Way?4: What is special about the solar panels used in the Ward Way?3.B) Providing clean energy to five million people.4.C) They can be laid right on top of existing highways.News Report 3Lions have disappeared from much of Africa, but for the past few years scientists have wondered if the big cats were hanging on in remote parts of Sudan and Ethiopia. Continuous fighting in the region has made surveys difficult. But scientists released a report Monday documenting with hard evidence the discovery of "lost lions." A team with Oxford University’s Wildlife Conservation Research Unit, supported by a charity organization, spent two nights in November camping in a national park in northwest Ethiopia on the Ethiopia-Sudan border. The researchers set out six camera traps, capturing images of lions, and the identified lion tracks. The scientists concluded that lions are also likely to live in a neighboring national park across the border in Sudan. The International Union for Conservation of Nature had previously considered the area a"possible range" for the species, and local people had reported seeing lions in the area, but no one presented convincing evidence.5: What has made it difficult to survey lions in remote parts of Sudan and Ethiopia?6: What was the main purpose of the research?7: What did the researchers find in the national park?5.C)Endless fighing in the region.6.D)To find evidence of the lions'disappearance.7.A)Lions'tracks.Conversation OneM: I beg you’re looking forward to the end of this month. Aren’t you?W: Yes, I am. How did you know?M: David told me you had a special birthday coming up.W: Oh, yes. That’s right. This year would be my golden birthday.M: What does that mean? I’ve never heard of a golden birthday.W: I’ve actually just learned of this concept myself. Fortunately, just in time to celebrate. A golden or lucky birthday is when one turns the age of their birth date. So, for example, my sister’s birthday is December 9th and her golden birthday would have been the year she turns 9 years old. Come to think of it , my parents did throw her a surprise party that year. M: Interesting. Too bad I missed mine. My golden birthday would’ve been four years ago. I assumedly got a big plan then.W: Actually yes. My husband is planning a surprise holiday for the two of us next week. I have no idea what he’s gotten in mind, but I’m excited to find out. Has he mentioned anything to you?M: He might have.W: Anything you’d like to share? I’m dying to know what kind of tr ip he has planned where we’re going.M: Yeah, nothing at all.W: Not a clue. Hard to imagine, isn’t it! Though I must say, I think it has been even more fun keeping the secret for me the past few weeks.M: I’m sure both of you will have a fantastic time. Happy golden birthday! I can’t wait to hear all about it when you get back.8. What does the woman looking forward to?9. What did the woman’s parents do on her sister’s lucky birthday?10. What is the woman eager to find out about?11. What does the man say at the end of the conversation?8.D) Her "lucky brithday".9.A) Threw her a superise party.10.C) The trip her husband has planned.11.B) He is eager to learn how the couple's holiday turns out.Conversation TwoW: Mr. Green, What do you think makes a successful negotiator?M: Well, It does hard to define, but I think successful negotiators have several things in common. They are always polite and rational people, they are firm, but flexible. They can recognize power and know how to use it. They are sensitive to the dynamics in the negotiation, the way it raises and falls, and how may change the direction. They project the image of confidence, and perhaps most importantly, they know when to stop.W: And what about an unsuccessful negotiator?M: Well, this probably all of us when we start out. We are probably immature and over-trusting, too emotional or aggressive. We are unsure of ourselves and want to be liked by everyone. Good negotiators learn fast, pool negotiators remain like that and go on losing negotiations,W: In your opinion, can the skills of negotiation be taught?M: Well, you can teach someone how to prepare for negotiation. There perhaps six stages in every negotiation, get to know the other side, stay your goals, start the process, clarify there is a disagreement or conflict, reassess your position, making acceptablecompromise, and finally reach some agreements and principals. These stages can be studied, and strategies to be used in each can be planned before-hand. But I think the really successful negotiator is probably born with the sixth sense that may respond properly to the situation at hand.W: The artistic sense you just described?M: Yes, that’s right12. What’s the man say about good negotiators?13. What does the man say, maybe the most important thing to a successful negotiator?14. How is a good negotiator different from a poor one?15. What’s the first stage of a negation according to the man?12. A) They are sensitive to the dynamics of a negotiation.13. B) They know when to stop.14. C) They learn quickly.15. D) Get to know the other side.Passage OneSome people wonder why countries spend millions of dollars on space projects. They want to know how space research helps people on earth. Actually, space technology helps people on earth every day. This is called spin-off technology. Spin-off technology is space technology that is now used on earth. In early space programs, such as the Apollo missions of the 1960s and 1970s and in the space shuttle missions today, scientists developed objects for the astronauts to use on the moon and in space. We now use some of these objects every day. For example, we have quartz crystal clocks and watches accurate to within one minute a year. We purify the water we drink with the water filter designed for the astronauts to use in space. The cordless hand held tools we use in our homes, such as vacuum cleaners, flashlights, drills came from the technology of these early space programs. On cold winter days, we can stay warm with battery-operated gloves and socks, especially made coats and jackets. All the clothes are similar to thespace suits designs that kept astronauts comfortable in the temperatures of the moon, in our spin offs from space technology. These products are only a few examples of the many ways space technology helps us in our everyday lives. No one knows how new spin off technology from the international space station will help us in the future.16. What do some people want to know about space exploration?17. What did scientist do for the space shuttle missions?18. What does the speaker say about the quartz crystal clocks and watches?16. D) How space research benefits people on Earth.17. B) They developed objects for astronauts to use in outer space.18. C) They are extremely accurate.Passage TwoWell, if I could get back in history and live, I'd like to get back to the 18th century and perhaps in colonial America in Yankee new England where one of my ancestors lived, because it was the beginning of something. By the 18th century, there was a feeling of community that had grown. My ancestor was the preacher traveling around countryside. People lived in small communities. It was fisherman and farmers who provided fresh food that tasted and looked like food. Unlike today’s supermarkets, and there were small towns and New York wasn't that far away. I'm deeply attached to the puritan tradition not in a religious sense. But they believed in working for something, working for goals. And I like that. They worked hard at whatever they did, but they had a sense of achievement. They believed in goodness, in community, and helping one another. I love the colonial fabrics or the silver works, the furnishings, the combination of elegance simplicity. I'd love it. The printing, the books, I’m very attached to all that kind of thing. That may not all be very entertaining in the modern sense of the world, but I would have enjoyed spending my evenings in that environment, discussing new ideas, building a new world, and I can see myself sitting on a small chair by the fire doing needle work.19. Why does the speaker say she would like to go back and live in the 18th century America?20. What does the speaker say about the Puritans?21. What would the speaker like doing if she could go back to the past?19. C)It marked the beginning of something new.20. A)They believed working for goals.21. D)Doing needlework by the fire.Passage threeIf you are lost in the woods, a little knowledge concerned with some people called a hardship into an enjoyable stay away from the troubles of modern society. When you think you're lost,sit down on the log or rock, or lean against the tree, and recite something you are memorized to bring your mind to the point where is under control. Don’t run blindly if you must move, don't follow stream unless you know it, and in that case you're not lost. Streams normally flow through wide land before they reach a lake or river though there are more eatable plants, there may also be wild animals, poisonous snakes, and other hazards. Many experts feel it is the wisest to walk up hill. At the top of most hills and mountains are trails living back to civilizations. If there are no trails, you're much easier to be seen on top of the hill. And you may even spot the highway or railroad from this point. Nowadays, the first way some of you search for you is by air. In the wide lands or in dense grass, we're very hard to spot. Anytime you are going to the woods, somebody should know where you're going, and when you are expected to return, also when someone comes to looking, you should be able to signal to them.22. What does the speaker advise you to do first if you are lost in the woods?23. What will happen if you follow an unknown stream in the woods?24. What do many experts think is the wisest thing to do if you're lost in the woods?25. What should you do before you go into the woods?22. C) Sit down and try to calm yourself23. B) You may expose yourself to unexpected dangers.24. D) Walk uphill.25. A) Inform somebody of your plan.四级听力第二套：答案：1.D) It has got one of its injured.2.C) Its videos were posted on social media.3.A) The distance travelled.4.B) Gas consumption is soaring.5.B) He helps a stranger to carry groceries to his car.6.C) He raised a large sum of money for him.7.A) He works hard to support his family.8. A) Attend an economics lecture9. C) Attend his brother’s birthday party10. D) Join him in his bro ther’s birthday celebration11. B) By train12. A) Taking a vacation abroad.13. C) Working part time as a waiter.14. B) Save enough money..15. A) He has rich sailing experience.16. D) She was also a Nobel Prize winner.17. B) She developed X-ray facilities for military hospitals.18. A) Both died of blood cancer.19. C) They discovered Iceland in the ninth century.20. D) It was a rocky mass of land covered with ice.21. A) Thee Viking’s ocean explorations.22. C) Dream about the future.23. B) Change what he has for his past imaginary world.24. D) International business.25. B) Be content with what you have.四级阅读第一套：选词填空26. [K] superior27. [D] nuisance28. [M] tip29. [O] visual30. [A] associated31. [F] preventing32. [H] sensitive33. [I] slight34. [C] indicate35. [J] specify匹配题36. [I] Elderly students find it hard to keep up with the rapid changes in education.37. [E] Some believe take-home exams may affect students' performances in others courses.38. [C] Certain professors believe in-class exams are ultimately more helpful to students39. [D] In-class exams are believed to discourage cheating in exams.40. [B] The author was happy to learn she could do some exams at home.41. [H] Students who put off their work until the last moment often find the exams more difficult than they actually are.42. [G] Different students may prefer different types of exams.43. [F] Most professors agree whether to give an in-class or a take-home exam depends on the type of course being taught.44. [A] The author dropped out of college some forty years ago.45. [J] Some students think take-home exams will eat up their free time.仔细阅读46. B They just cannot do anything about it.47. A It might be prevented and treated.48. D It will motivate doctors and pharmacists to find ways to treat aging.49. C They can contribute to people's health only to a limited extent.50. A The human lifespan cannot be prolonged.51. C More males than females are likely to get outstanding letters of recommendation.52. C Men are believed to be better able to excel in STEM disciplines.53. B They contain nothing that distinguishes the applicants.54. D They deleted all information about gender.55. D Start a public discussion on how to raise women's status in academic circles.四级阅读第二套：选词填空We all know there exists a great void（空白）in the public educational system when itcomes to 26 to STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering andMathematics) courses. One educator named Dori Roberts decided to do somethingto change this system. Dori taught high school engineering for 11 years. Shenoticed there was a real void in quality STEM education at all 27 ofthe public educational system. She said, “I started Engineering For Kids (EFK)after noticing a real lack of math, science and engineering programs to 28 myown kids in.”She decided to start an afterschool programwhere children 29 in STEM-based competitions. The clubgrew quickly and when it reached 180 members and the kids in the program wonseveral state 30 , she decided to devote all her time tocultivating and 31 it. The global business EFK was born.Dori began operating EFK out of her Virginiahome, which she then expanded to 32 recreation centers. Today, the EFK program 33 over 144 branches in 32 states within theUnited States and in 21 countries. Sales have doubled from $5 million in 2014to $10 million in 2015, with 25 new branches planned for 2016. The EFK websitestates, “Our nation is not 34 enough engineers. Our philosophy is to inspirekids at a young age to understand that engineering is a great 35 .”26. G exposure27. L levels28. F enroll29. O participated30. C championships31. E developing32. M local33. N operates34. J graduating35. B career匹配题36. To be curious, we need to realize first of all thatthere are many things we don’t know.H）Moreover,in order to be curious , ” you have to aware of a gap in your knowledge in thefirst place.” Although Leslie perhaps pai nts a bit broadly in contending thatmost of us are unaware of how much we don’t know, he’s surely right to pointout that the problem is growing:”Google can give us the powerful illusion thatall questions have definite answers.”37. According to Leslie, curiosity is essential to one’ssuccess.D) Thejournalist Ian Leslie, in his new and enjoyable book Curious: The Desire to Know and Why Your Future Depends on It,insists that the answer to that last question is “Yes”. Leslie argues thatcuriosity is a much-overlooked human virtue, crucial to our success, and thatwe are losing it.38. We should feel happy when we pursue knowledge forknowledge’s sake.O) All of which brings us back to Goodelland the Christie case and Benghazi. Each critic in those examples is charging,in a different way, that someone in authority is intentionally being incurious.I leave it to the reader's political preference to decide which, if any,charges should stick. But let’s be careful about demanding cur iosity about theother side’s weaknesses and remaining determinedly incurious about our own. Weshould be delighted to pursue knowledge for its own sake—even when what we findout is something we didn't particularly want to know.39. Political leaders’ lac k of curiosity will result inbad consequences.M) AlthoughLeslie’s book isn’t about politics, he doesn’t entirely shy away from theproblem. Political leaders, like leaders of other organizations, should becurious. They should ask questions at crucial moments. There are seriousconsequences, he warns, in not wanting to know.40. There are often accusations about politicians’ andthe media’s lack of curiosity to find out the truth.B) Theaccusation of incuriosity is one that we hear often, carrying the suggestionthat there is something wrong with not wanting to search out the truth. “I havebeen bothered for a long time about the curious lack of curiosity,” said aDemocratic member of the New Jersey legislature back in July, referring to aninsufficiently inquiring attitude on the part of an assistant to New JerseyGovernor Chris Christie who chose not to ask hard questions about the GeorgeWashington Bridge traffic scandal. “Isn’t the mainstream media the least bitcurious about what happened?” wrote conserv ative writer Jennifer Rubin earlierthis year, referring to the attack on Americans in Benghazi, Libya.41. The less curious a child is, the less knowledge thechild may turn out to have.L) Schooleducation, he warns, is often conducted in a way that makes children incurious.Children of educated and upper-middle-class parents turn out to be far morecurious, even at early ages, than children of working class and lower classfamilies. That lack of curiosity produces a relative lack of knowledge, and thelack of knowledge is difficult if not impossible to compensate for later on.42. It is widely accepted that academic accomplishmentlies in both intelligence and diligence.K) Citingthe work of psychologists and cognitive（认知的）scientists, Leslie criticizes the received wisdomthat academic success is the result of a combination of intellectual talent andhard work. Curiosity, he argues, is the third key factor—and a difficult one topreserve. If not cultivated, it will not survive：“Childhood curiosity is a collaboration between childand adult. The surest way to kill it is to leave it alone.”43. Visiting a bookshop as curiosity leads us can be agood way to entertain ourselves.J) Somewhatnostalgically（怀旧地），he quote John Maynar d Keynes’s justlyfamous words of praise to the bookstore:”One should enter it vaguely, almost ina dream, and allow what is there freely to attract and influence the eye. Towalk the rounds of the bookshops, dipping in as curiosity dictates, should bean afte rnoon’s entertainment.” If only!44. Both the rise of the Internet and reduced appetitefor literary fiction contribute to people’s declining curiosity.G) Lesliepresents considerable evidence for the proposition that the society as a wholeis growing less curious. In the U.S. and Europe, for example, the rise of theInternet has led to a declining consumption of news from outside the reader’sborders. But not everything is to be blamed on technology. The decline ininterest in literary fiction is also one of the causes identified by Leslie.Reading literary fiction, he says, make us more curious.45.Mankind wouldn’t be so innovative without curiosity.F) Why isthis a problem? Because without curiosity we will lose the spirit of innovationand entrepreneurship. We will see unimaginative governments and dyingcorporations make disastrous decisions. We will lose a vital part of what hasmade humanity as a whole so successful as a species.仔细阅读46. What do we learn from the passage about cities in sub-Saharan Africa?B）They are growing fast without becoming richer47. What does the author imply about urbanisation in other parts of the world?B) It started when people’s income was relatively high.48. Why is sub-Saharan Africa unappealing to investors?A) It lacks adequate transport facilities.49. In what way does author say African cities are different?C) They have developed at the expense of nature.50. What might be a solution to the problems facing African cities?D) A more responsible government51. It used to be commonly acknowledged that to succeed in America, one had to have___.B) an ambition to get ahead52. What is the finding of the latest National Journal poll concerning the American dream?C) Americans’ idea of it has changed over the past few decades.53. What do Americans now think of the role of college education in achieving success?A) It still remains open to debate.54. How do some people view college education these days?D) It helps broaden their minds.55. What is one factor essential to success in America, according to Will Fendley?D) A clear aim and high motivation.四级阅读第三套：选词填空26. K superior27. D nuisance28. M tip29. O visual30. A associated31. F preventing32. H sensitive33. I slight34. C indicate35. B examine匹配题36. I37. E38. C39. D40. B41. H42. G43. F44. A45. J仔细阅读46. What do people generally believe about aging?B) They just cannot do anything about it.47. How do many scientists view aging now?A) It might be prevented and treated.48. What does Alex Zhavoronkov think of “describing aging as a disease”?D) It will motivate doctors and pharmacists to find ways to treat aging.49. What do we learn about the medical community?C) They can contribute to people’s health only to a limited extent.50. What does Professor Leonard Hayflick believe?A) The human lifespan cannot be prolonged.51. What do we learn about applicants to postdoctoral positions in geosciences?C) More males than females are likely to get outstanding letters of recommendation.52. What do studies about men and women in scientific research show?C) Men are believed to be better able to excel in STEM disciplines.53. What do the studies find about the recommendation letters for women applicants?B) They contain nothing that distinguishes the applicants.54. 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She decided to go outside and have a lemonade stand and make some drawings and pictures and sell them.” That’s when Addison and her friends Erika and Emily Borden decided to sell lemonade for 50 cents a cup and sell pictures for 25 cents each. Before Allred knew it, New Mexico State Police Officers were among the many stopping by helping them reach a total of $568. The family turned to social media expressing their gratitude saying, “From the bottom of our hearts, we would like to deeply thank each & every person that stopped by! Questions 1 and 2 are based on the news report you have just heard. Q1: Who did Addison raise money for? A)Her friend Erika. B)Her little brother. C)Her grandfather. D)Her grandmother. 答案：B) Her little brother. Q2: How did Addison raise money? A)By taking pictures for passers-by. B)By working part time at a hospital. C)By selling lemonade and pictures. D)By asking for help on social media. 答案：C) By selling lemonade and pictures. News 2： Last week, France announced that the country will pave 621 miles of road with solar panels over the next five years, with the goal of providing cheap, renewable energy to five million people. Called “the Wattway,” the roads will be built through joint efforts with the French road-building company Colas and the National Institute of Solar Energy. The company spent the last five years developing solar panels that are only about a quarter of an inch thick and are strong enough to stand up to heavy highway traffic without breaking or making the roadsmore slippery. The panels are also designed so that they can be installed directly on top of existing roadways, making them relatively cheap and easy to install. France isn’t the first country to kick around the idea of paving its roads with solar panels. In November 2015, the Netherlands completed a 229-foot-long bike path paved with solar panels as a test for future projects. 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News 3： Lions have disappeared from much of Africa, but for the past few years scientists have wondered if the big cats were hanging on in remote parts of Sudan and Ethiopia. Continuous fighting in the region has made surveys difficult. But scientists released a report Monday documenting, with hard evidence, the discovery of "lost lions." A team with Oxford University’s Wildlife Conservation Research Unit, supported by a charity organization, spent two nights in November camping in the National Park in northwest Ethiopia, on the Ethiopia-Sudan border. The researchers set out six camera traps capturing images of lions, and they identified lion tracks. The scientists concluded that lions are also likely to live in the neighbouring National Park across the border in Sudan. The International Union for Conservation of Nature had previously considered the area a "possible range" for the species, and local people had reported seeing lions in the area, but no one presented convincing evidence. Questions 5 and 7 are based on the news report you have just heard. Q5: What has made it difficult to survey lions in remote parts in Sudan and Ethiopia? A)Endless fighting in the region. B)The hazards from the desert. C)Inadequate funding for research. D)The lack of clues about the species. 答案：A) Endless fighting in the region. Q6: What was the main purpose of the research? A)To observe the wildlife in the two national parks. B)To identify the reasons for the lions’ disappearance. C)To study the habitat of lions in Sudan and Ethiopia. D)To find evidence of the existence of the “lost lions”. 答案：D) To find evidence of the existence of the "lost lions". Q7: What did the researchers find in the National Park? A) Lions walking. C) Some camping facilities. B) Lion’s tracks. D) Traps set by local hunters. 答案：B) Lions' tracks. 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. Passage 1 M: I bet you're looking forward to the end of this month. Are you? W: Yes, I am. How did you know? M: David told me you had a special birthday coming up. W: Oh…yeah that's right. This year will be my golden birthday. M: What does that mean? I've never heard of a golden birthday. W: I've actually just learnt this concept myself. Fortunately, just in time to celebrate. A golden or lucky birthday is when one turns the age of their birth date. So, for example, my sister's birthday is December 9th and her golden birthday would have been the year she turned nine years old. Come to think of it, my parents did throw her a surprise party that year. M: Interesting. Too bad I missed mine. My golden birthday would've been four years ago. I assume you got big plans then. W: Actually yes. My husband is planning a surprise holiday for the two of us next week. I have no idea what he's got in mind, but I'm excited to find out. Has he mentioned anything to you? M: He might have. W: Anything you'd like to share? I'm dying to know what kind of trip he has planned on where we're going. M: You know nothing at all? W: Not a clue. Hard to imagine, isn’t it? Though I must say I think he's been having even more fun keeping the secret from me in the past few weeks. M: I'm sure both of you will have a fantastic time. Happy golden birthday! I can't wait to hear all about it when you get back. 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我现在真明白了一句话，那是小学时，老师对我说的：顽皮不要过分，努力定会成功，以下是店铺为大家搜索整理的2017年大学英语四级听力篇章真题及答案，希望能给大家带来帮助!Section CDirections: In this section, you will hear three passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear three or four questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D).Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.Questions 16 to 18 are based on the conversation you have just heard.16. A) They don’t have much choice of jobs.B) They are likely to get much higher pay.C) They don’t have to go through job interviews.D) They will automatically be given hiring priority.17. A) Ask their professors for help.B) Look at school bulletin boards.C) Visit the school careers service.D) Go through campus newspapers.18. A) Helping students find the books and journals they need.B) Supervising study spaces to ensure a quiet atmosphere.C) Helping students arrange appointments with librarians.D) Providing students with information about the library.Questions 19 to 21 are based on the conversation you have just heard.19. A) It tastes better.B) It is easier to grow.C) It may be sold at a higher price.D) It can better survive extreme weathers.20. A) It is healthier than green tea.B) It can grow in drier soil.C) It will replace green tea one day.D) It is immune to various diseases.21. A) It has been well received by many tea drinkers.B) It does not bring the promised health benefits.C) It has made tea farmers’ life easier.D) It does not have a stable market.Questions 22 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.22. A) They need decorations to show their status.B) They prefer unique objects of high quality.C) They decorate their homes themselves.D) They care more about environment.23. A) They were proud of their creations.B) They could only try to create at night.C) They made great contributions to society.D) They focused on the quality of their products.24. A) Make wise choices.B) Identify fake crafts.C) Design handicrafts themselves.D) Learn the importance of creation.25. A) To boost the local economy.B) To attract foreign investments.C) To arouse public interest in crafts.D) To preserve the traditional culture.听力篇章：Passage OneIn college, time is scarce, and consequently, very precious. At the same time, expenses in college pile up surprisingly quickly. A part time job is a good way to balance costs while ensuring there is enough time left over for both academic subjects and after-class activities.If you are a college student looking for a part time job, the best place to start your job search is right on campus. There are tons of on-campus job opportunities, and as a student, you’ll automatically be given hiring priority. Plus, on-campus jobs eliminate commuting time, and could be a great way to connect with academic and professional resources at your university. Check with your school’s career service or employment office for help to find a campus job. Of course, there are opportunities for part-time work off-campus, too. If you spend a little time digging for the right part time jobs, you’ll save yourself time when you find a job that leaves you with enough time to get your school work done, too. If you are a college student looking for work but worry you won’t have enoug h time to devote to academic subjects, consider working as a study hall or a library monitor. Responsibilities generally include supervising study spaces to ensure that a quiet atmosphere is maintained. It’s a pretty easy job, but one with lots of downtime-which means you will have plenty of time to catch up on reading, do homework or study for an exam.Q16: What does the speaker say about college studentsapplying for on-campus jobs?Q17: What can students do to find a campus job according to the speaker?Q18: What does the speaker say is a library monitor’s responsibility?Passage TwoAgricultural workers in green tea fields near Mt. Kenya are gathering the tea leaves. It is beautiful to see. The rows of tea bushes are straight. All appears to be well. But the farmers who planted the bushes are worried. Nelson Kibara is one of them. He has been growing tea in the Kerugoya area for 40 years.He says the prices this year have been so low that he has made almost no profit. He says he must grow different kinds of tea if he is to survive.Mr. Kibara and hundreds of other farmers have been removing some of their tea bushes and planting a new kind of tea developed by the Tea Research Foundation of Kenya. Its leaves are purple and brown. When the tea is boiled, the drink has a purple color. Medical researchers have studied the health benefits of the new tea. They say it is healthier than green tea and could be sold for a price that is three to four times higher than the price of green tea.But Mr. Kibara says he has not received a higher price for his purple tea crop.He says the market for the tea is unstable and he is often forced to sell his purple tea for the same price as green tea leaves. He says there are not enough buyers willing to pay more for the purple tea.Q19. Why have tea farmers in Kenya decided to grow purple tea?Q20. What do researchers say about purple tea?Q21. What does Mr. Kibara find about purple tea?Passage ThreeToday's consumers want beautiful handcrafted s to wear and to have for their home environment. They prefer something unique and they demand quality. Craftsmen today are meeting this demand. People and homes are showing great change as more and more unique handcrafted items become available. Handcrafts are big business. No long does a good craftsman have to work in a job he dislikes all day and then try to create at night. He has earned his professional status. He is now a respected member of society. Parts of the fun of being a craftsman is meeting other craftsmen. They love to share their ideas and materials and help others find markets for their work. Craftsmen have helped educate consumers to make wise choices. They help them become aware of design and technique. They help them relate their choice to its intended use. They often involve consumers in trying the craft themselves. When a group of craftsmen expends to include more members, a small craft organization is formed. Such an organization does a lot in training workshops in special media, craft marketing techniques, craft fairs and sales, festivals, TV appearances and demonstrations. State art councils help sponsor local arts and crafts festivals which draw crowds of tourist consumers. This boosts the local economy considerably because tourists not only buy crafts, but they also use the restaurants and hotels and other services of the area.Q22. What does the speaker say about today's consumers?Q23. What does the speaker say about a good craftsman in the past?Q24. What do craftsmen help consumers do?Q25. Why do state art councilshelp sponsor local arts and crafts festivals?参考答案Section C16. [D] They will automatically be given hiring priority.17. [C] Visit the school careers service.18. [B] Supervising study spaces to ensure a quiet atmosphere.19. [C] It may be sold at a higher price.20. [A] It is healthier than green tee.21. [D] It does not have a stable market.22. [B] They prefer unique s of high quality.23. [B] They could only try to create at night.24. [A] Make wise choices.25. [A] T o boost the local economy.【大学英语四级听力篇章真题及答案】。

2017年英语四级听力试题

青春是有限的，智慧是⽆穷的.，趁短的青春，去学习⽆穷的智慧。

以下是店铺为⼤家搜索整理的2017年英语四级听⼒试题，希望能给⼤家带来帮助! Part I Listening Comprehension (20 minutes) Section A Directions: In this section, you will hear 10 short conversations. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the question will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B), C) and D), and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center. Example: You will hear: You will read: A) 2 hours. B) 3 hours. C) 4 hours. D) 5 hours. From the conversation we know that the two were talking about some work they will start at 9 o’clock in the morning and have to finish at 2 in the afternoon. Therefore, D) “5 hours” is the correct answer. You should choose [D] on the Answer Sheet and mark it with a single line through the center. Sample Answer [A] [B] [C] [D] 1. A) At home. B) At the riverside. C) At the health center. D) At his office. 2. A) Having an interview. B) Filling out a form. C) Talking with his friend. D) Asking for information. 3. A) She made a mistake by taking too few courses in the first term. B) The courses she took were too difficult for her. C) She took too many courses during her first term. D) She found it difficult to deal with college courses. 4. A) Worried and frightened. B) Very relaxed. C) Quite unhappy. D) Angry with the professor. 5. A) He enjoys reading letters. B) He has been job-hunting. C) He is offering the woman a job. D) He is working for a company. 6. A) She lost her way. B) She lost her keys. C) She lost her car. D) She lost her handbag. 7. A) More than an hour and a half. B) Not more than half an hour. C) More than two hours. D) Less than an hour and a half. 8. A) She is sure who is going to win. B) Now it is a good time to start the game. C) The game has been going on for a long time. D) The same team always wins. 9. A) The ideas of the paper are not convincing. B) Some parts of the paper are not well written. C) The handwriting of the paper is not good. D) The paper is not complete. 10. A) Looking for a young lady. B) Looking for her wrist watch. C) Looking for a young gentleman. D) Looking for a man wearing a wrist watch. Section B Directions: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center. Passage one Question 11 to 14 are based on the passage you have just heard. 11. A) It had many problems. B) It was the most democratic country in the world. C) It was fair to women. D) It had some minor problems to solve. 12. A) The women of some states. B) The women in the state of Wyoming only. C) The members of the National Women’s Association. D) The women in the state of Massachusetts only. 13. A) At the very beginning of the 20th century. B) At the end of the 19th century. C) After Susan Anthony’s death. D) Just before Susan Anthony’s death. 14. A) She worked on the draft of the American Constitution. B) She was the chairman of the National Women’s Association. C) She was born in New York and died in Massachusetts. D) She was an activist in the women’s movement for equal rights. Passage Two Questions 15 to 16 are based on the passage you have just heard. 15. A) People with problems. B) Travels around the world. C) Beautiful America. D) People in great cities. 16. A) He spent three months writing “Travels with Charley”. B) He enjoyed his travels around the United States. C) He was fond of writing about his travels. D) He didn’t enjoy the trip as much as Charley.【2017年英语四级听⼒试题】。

2017年6月英语四级听力真题

2017年6月英语四级听力真题One of Google's self-driving cars crashed into a busin California last month. There were no injuries.上个月，在加利福利亚州，谷歌公司的一辆无人驾驶汽车撞到了一辆巴士。

没有人员受伤。

It is not the first time one of Google's famed self-driving cars has been involved in a crash,谷歌公司名声在外的无人驾驶汽车并不是第一次卷入撞车事故中，but it may be the first time it has caused one.但是这是第一次由它引起的撞车事故。

On February 14th the self-driving car, travelling at2mph (3km/h) , pulled out in front of a public bus going 15mph (24km/h) .2月14日，这辆以每小时2英里(每小时3公里)的速度行驶的无人驾驶汽车，从一辆以每小时15英里(每小时24公里)的速度行驶的巴士前驶出。

The man in the Google vehicle reported that he assumed the bus would slow down to let thecar out,坐在谷歌公司汽车里的人报告说，他以为那辆巴士会减速让汽车驶出，and so he did not switch to the manual mode.所以他没有切换到手动模式。

In a statement, Google said: "We clearly bear some responsibility,在一份声明中，谷歌公司说：“我们很显然要承担一些责任，because if our car hadn't moved, there wouldn't have been a crash."因为如果我们的车没有移动，那么就不会出现撞车事故。