2018年12月英语四级听力原文
2018年12月大学英语四级真题听力原文第一套
2018年12月大学英语四级真题听力原文(第一套)来源：文都教育News 1A device that weighs less than one kilogram is part of a mission that will allow scientists to deliver fourth generation or 4G mobile coverage to the moon in 2019. If successful, the tiny device will provide the moon with its first ever mobile phone network. The lunar network will support high definition streaming of video and data between the moon and earth. The network is part of a mission to the moon. This is a project with the goal of landing the first privately paid for mission to the moon. The 4G mission is set to launch from Cape Canaveral in the United States on a space X Falcon 9 rocket in 2019. Mission to the moon intends to establish and test the first elements of a communications network on the moon. The scientists working on the project opted to build a 4G rather than a fifth generation or 5G network. This is because fifth generation networks are still in testing and trial phases. This means that a 5G network may not yet be stable enough to work on the mo on’s surface.Question 1: What are scientists planning to do?Question 2: Why did scientists choose to set up a 4G network in their mission?News 2It’s responded to a fire Wednesday night at an abandoned mall in Heywood. The fire was reported at 9:26 pm at an old shopping center on Michigan Avenue near St. Mary’s Church. Six fire engines, two trucks and two chiefs responded to the scene. Crews had the fire under control in about 45 minutes and managed to contain the fire to its point of origin. There were some people inside the building when the fire broke out but there were no reports of any injuries. Fire investigators have responded to the scene but have not yet determined the cause of the fire. Firefighters will remain on the scene until later this m orning to ensure that the fire doesn’t start up again. The shopping mall had not been in use since 2002. In 2014 City Hall developed a plan to knock down the building and replace it with affordable housing. However the plan was dropped due to lack of funds.Question 3: What does the news item say about the fire?Question 4: What had City Hall planned to do?News 3Potato chips in Japan are being sold for 6X their normal price. This is after the country’s main manufacturer stopped sales due to a potato shortage. Storms and floods and its main potato growing region last year caused the worst harvest and more than 3 decades. Local media reports suggest Calbee and its main rival Koike-ya are halting almost 50 products.“We don’t know when we’ll be able to restart”, a company spokesman said. Snack lovers are panic buying and many supermarket shelves are bare. Japanese laws limit the amount of importedpotatoes that can be used in Japanese made products. Japan says fear of disease is its main reason to block fresh imports. It still only allows potatoes from selected US states. This is only at certain times and on condition that they are processed at factories based near Japanese ports.But global warming has raised the possibility that domestic produce could be seriously affected by rare weather events more often.Question 5: What problem is Japan facing?Question 6: Why does Japan limit the import of potatoes?Question 7: What might affect Japanese domestic produce?Conversation 1M: Mr. Brown’s lectures are so boring.W: Yes, he is not a very exciting speaker. But the subject is interesting.M: During every one of his lectures, I try to listen I really try. But after about 10 minutes my mind begins to wander and I lose concentration. But I see that you seem to be OK. How do you stay focused through the entire hour?W: Well, what I do is keep my pen moving.M: What do you mean?W: It’s a method of active concentration I read about. One of the most effective ways to concentrate is to write things down. But it has to be done by hand, not typing on a keyboard. You see writing by hand forces you to actually engage with what you’re learning in a more physical way.M: Do you review your notes afterwards then?W: Sometimes but that’s not important. My notes may or may not be useful but the point is that by writing down what Mr. Brand says I can follow his line of thinking more easily. In fact, sometimes I draw a little too.M: You draw in class and that helps me pay attention?W: Yes, honestly it works for me. I just draw little lines and nonsense really. It was also in that article I read. It can keep the mind active, prevent getting bored and help to concentrate. Again the point is to listen hard while keeping the pen moving. If I’m at home and I need to study what I d o is read out loud. It has a similar effect to writing by hand. It helps memorize information in a physical way.Question 8: What does the man think of Mr. Brown’s lectures?Question 9: What does the woman do during Mr. Brown’s lectures?Question 10: Why does the woman draw in class?Question 11: What does the woman say about reading out loud?Conversation 2M: And where is this?F: These photos are from the Taj Mahal in India. We went there about ten years ago for our honeymoon.M: Was it romantic.F: Yeah. The Taj Mahal was a very romantic place. The guide told us there is a famous love story behind this building that all Indians learn in school. I think it was during the 1600 and the princess at that time died while giving birth to her 14th child. The Emperor loved the princess so much and was so sad when she died that he ordered the palace to be built in her honor.M: Wow! That sounds very romantic. It looks amazing.F: Yes it’s gorgeous. It’s also larger in real life than it looks in the photos. The building is very tall and there are gardens in a wall around it all. It’s all built in this white stone and some walls of the building are decorated with jewels.M: It must have been very crowded when you were there.F: Yes it’s a very famous tourist dest ination. So there are thousands of visitors every day.M: Was the rest of India crowded?F: Yes, very crowded in many cities. It was sometimes so crowded that it was difficult to walk along the streets especially through busy markets. And there are so many cars. Traffic was terrible but the people were friendly. The culture is amazing and we had a great time.M: What about the food?F: the Indian food is great. There are lots of different dishes to try and every region has its own special food.Question 12: For what purpose did the woman go to India?Question 13: Why was the Taj Mahal built?Question 14: What does the woman say about the Taj Mahal?Question 15: W hat is the woman‘s impression of Indian cities?Passage 1A Pew Research Center survey of more than 1000 Americans conducted in April 2016 finds that Americans continue to express largely positive views about the current state of their local public libraries. For instance around three quarters say that public libraries provide them with the resources they need and 66 percent say the closing of their local public library would have a major impact on their community. Although notably just 33 percent say this would have a major impact on them personally or on their family. A majority of Americans feel libraries are doing a good job of providing a safe place for people to hang out or spend time as well as opening up educational opportunities for people of all ages and roughly half think their libraries contribute a lot to their communities in terms of helping spark creativity among young people and providing a trusted place for people to learn about new technologies. As in past Pew Research Center surveys of library use the April 2016 survey also measured Americans usage of and engagement with libraries. Overall, 53 percent of Americans ages 16 and older have had some interaction with the puppet library in the past year either through an in person visit or using a library Web site some 48percent of adults specifically visited a library in the past 12 months. A modest increase from the 44 percent who said that in late 2015.Question 16: What do most Americans say about local public libraries?Question 17: How can local public libraries benefit young people?Question 18：What does the 2016 survey show about adult library users?Passage 2A Savannah cat is a crossbreed between a domestic cat and a medium-sized wild African cat called the Serval. The unusual cross became popular among breeders at the end of the 1990s. And in 2001, the International Cat Association accepted it as a new registered breed. The savannahs are tall and slim and can weigh up to nine point one kilograms, making them one of the largest breeds of cats that people can own. They have a spotted code similar to that of many types of wild cats and their ears are very large. They are also commonly compared to dogs in their loyalty and can be trained to walk on a lead and to fetch, and often noted characteristic of the Savannah is its jumping ability. They are known to jump on top of doors and high cabinets. Some can leap about 2.5 metres high from a standing position. Cats are typically known for being very inquisitive and so are the Savannahs. They often learn how to open doors and cupboards. Many Savannah cats do not fear water and will play with or even dive into water. Some owners even shower with their Savannah Cats, presenting a water bowl to Savannah may also prove a challenge, as some will promptly begin to bat all the water out of the bowl until it is empty using their front paws.Question 19: What do we learn about the savannah cat?Question 20: What is characteristic of Savannah cats?Question 21: What do some people do with their Savannah cats?Passage 3When children start school for the very 1st time parents often feel a sense of excitement coupled with a touch of sadness at the end of an era. This is the start of a new adventure for children playing and interacting with new friends sharing, taking turns and settling into a new routine.But of course, this is not the start of yo ur child’s education which in fact began at birth. Back then, yo u would have been your child’s most influential teachers. During this time at home, your child would have learnt more than at any other period in their life. During your child’s first year in school much time will be spent in learning to read and they need to know that this is fun and worthwhile. Your child will naturally copy you so it is important that you are seen reading and enjoying books newspapers and magazines rather than just absorbed in screens. Ultimately an excellent education should be a close partnership between parents and teachers. A child’s year splits fairly neatly into thirds: a 3rd at school, a 3rd asleep and a third awake at home or on holiday.Irrespective of the quality of a school a child‘s home life is of key importance. It is thedetermining factor of their academic success. Your child may have started on a new journey but your work is far from finished.Question 22: How do parents feel when their children start going to school?Question 23: What does the passage say about children’s education?Question 24: What should parents do for the success of their children’s education?Question 25: What does the passage say is the key factor of loinbo’s academic success?。
2018年12月第1套四级真题听力及原文
2018年12月第1套四级听力Section A News ReportDirections: 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 center.Questions 1 and 2 are based on the news report you have just heard.1.A) Land a space vehicle on the moon in 2019.B) Design a new generation of mobile phones.C) Set up a mobile phone network on the moon.D) Gather data from the moon with a tiny device.2.A) It is stable.B) It is durable.C) It is inexpensive.D) It is sophisticated.Questions 3 and 4 are based on the news report you have just heard.3.A) It lasted more than six hours.B) No injuries were yet reported.C) Nobody was in the building when it broke out.D) It had burned for 45 minutes by the time firefighters arrived.4.A) Recruit and train more firefighters.B) Pull down the deserted shopping mall.C) Turn the shopping mall into an amusement park.D) Find money to renovate the local neighborhood.Questions 5 to 7 are based on the news report you have just heard.5.A) Shrinking potato farming.B) Heavy reliance on import.C) Widespread plant disease.D) Insufficient potato supply.6.A) It intends to keep its traditional diet.B) It wants to expand its own farming.C) It is afraid of the spread of disease.D) It is worried about unfair competition.7.A) Global warming.B) Ever-rising prices.C) Government regulation.D) Diminishing investment.Section B ConversationDirections: In this section, you will hear two long conversations. At the end of each conversations 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 center.Questions 8 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.8.A) Informative.B) Inspiring.C) Dull.D) Shallow.9.A) She types on a keyboard.B) She does recording.C) She takes photos.D) She takes notes.10.A) It keeps her mind active.B) It makes her stay awake.C) It enables her to think hard.D) It helps her kill time.11.A) It enables her to improve her pronunciation.B) It helps her better remember what she learns.C) It turns out to be an enjoyable way of learning.D) It proves to be far more effective than writing.Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.12.A) To spend her honeymoon.B) To try authentic Indian food.C) To take photos of the Taj Mahal.D) To trace the origin of a love story.13.A) In memory of a princess.B) In honor of a great emperor.C) To mark the death of an emperor of the 1600s.D) To celebrate the birth of a princess's 14th child.14.A) It looks older than expected.B) It is built of wood and bricks.C) It stores lots of priceless antiques.D) It has walls decorated with jewels.15.A) Their streets are narrow.B) They are mostly crowded.C) Each one has a unique character.D) Life can be tedious in some places.Section C PassageDirections: 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 center. Questions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard.16.A) They help spread the latest technology.B) They greatly enrich people’s leisure life.C) They provide residents with the resources needed.D) They allow free access to digital books and videos.17.A) By helping them find jobs.B) By inspiring their creativity.C) By keeping them off the streets.D) By providing a place of relaxation.18.A) Their interaction with teenagers proved fruitful.B) They used libraries less often than teenagers.C) They tended to visit libraries regularly.D) Their number increased modestly.Questions 19 to 21 are based on the passage you have just heard.19.A) It is the cleverest cat in the world.B) It is the largest cat in Africa.C) It is an unusual cross breed.D) It is a large-sized wild cat.20.A) They are as loyal as dogs.B) They have unusually long tails.C) They are fond of sleeping in cabinets.D) They know how to please their owners.21.A) They shake their front paws.B) They teach them to dive.C) They shower with them.D) They shout at them.Questions 22 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard.22.A) Anxious and depressed.B) Contented and relieved.C) Excited but somewhat sad.D) Proud but a bit nervous.23.A) It is becoming parents biggest concern.B) It is gaining increasing public attention.C) It depends on their parents for success.D) It starts the moment they are born.24.A) Set a good example for them to follow.B) Read books and magazines to them.C) Help them to learn by themselves.D) Choose the right school for them.25.A) Their intelligence.B) Their home life.C) The effort they put in learning.D) The quality of their school.2018年12月四级真题第一套听力原文及参考答案1. C2. A3. B4. B5. D6. C7. A8. C9. D10. A 11. B12. A13. A14. D15. B16. C17. B18. D19. C20. A 21. C22. C23. D24. A25. B四级听力第一套解析新闻：News Report One参考答案：1.Set up a mobile phone network on the moon.2.It is stable.主旨内容：科学家们想要在月球上安置一个设备,这样就是史上第一次在月球上可提供移动信号，且月球网络将支持月球和地球之间的高清视频和数据流。
大学英语四级听力原文2018.12(卷二)
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W: That’s right. It was what we know and what we do best. If we started to try different materials, our quality would probably suffer.
英语四级听力原文 2018.12试卷二
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News 1
Rescue crews pulled a man to safety after a collapse at a construction site in Brooklyn on Tuesday. The incident happened on the 400 block of Rutland Road just after 12:30 p.m. The fire department of New York says the vacant 100-year old building being pulled down partially collapsed. A man described as a nonworker civilian was buried up to his waist in the basement. The man was collecting building materials when the first floor collapsed underneath him. He was trapped under a bin about10 feet below the surface for nearly an hour and a half.
2018年12月英语四级听力真题原文【完整版】
【导语】2018年12⽉英语四级考试已结束，四六级频道在考后特别整理了2018年12⽉英语四级听⼒真题原⽂【完整版】，仅供⼤家参考，祝⼤家顺利通过四级考试！ News 1 A device that weighs less than one kilogram is part of a mission that will allow scientists to deliver fourth generation or4G mobile coverage to the moon in 2019。
If successful， the tiny device will provide the moon with its first ever mobile phone network。
The lunar network will support high definition streaming of video and data between the moon and earth。
The network is part of a mission to the moon。
This is a project with the goal of landing the first privately paid for mission to the moon。
The 4G mission is set to launch from Cape Canaveral in the United States on a space X Falcon 9 rocket in 2019。
Mission to the moon intends to establish and test the first elements of a communications network on the moon。
The scientists working on the project opted to build a 4G rather than a fifth generation or 5G network。
2018年12月英语四级听力原文
2018年12月英语四级听力原文全文共10篇示例，供读者参考篇1Hey guys, today I wanna tell you about the English listening test in the December 2018 CET-4 exam. So, like, in this test, we had to listen to a bunch of recordings and answer questions based on what we heard. It was pretty tricky, but also kinda fun!The first part was about a girl named Emma who was talking about her summer vacation. She went to the beach and had a blast swimming and playing beach volleyball. She also visited a cool museum and learned a lot about history. The questions were all about where she went and what she did, so we had to pay really close attention.Next up, we listened to a lecture about sharks. It was super interesting! We learned all about how sharks hunt for food and what makes their teeth so sharp. The questions were all about shark facts, like how fast they can swim and what they eat. It was really cool to learn about these amazing creatures.After that, we listened to a conversation between two friends planning a trip to Thailand. They talked about all the places theywanted to visit and the activities they wanted to do. The questions were all about their travel plans, like which cities they would go to and how they would get around. It was like we were planning a trip ourselves!Overall, the listening test was challenging but also really fun.I think I did pretty well, thanks to all the practice I did beforehand.I can't wait to see my score and find out how I did. I hope you guys did well too! Good luck, everyone!篇2Hello everyone, today I'm going to share with you the original transcript of the English listening test for the December 2018 CET-4 exam. Are you ready? Let's get started!Part I: Short Conversations1. Woman: Have you heard about the new movie that just came out?Man: Yeah, I saw the trailer for it online. It looks really interesting.2. Man: Do you want to go grab a bite to eat after class?Woman: I can't. I have to study for my exam tomorrow.3. Woman: Did you finish your homework for English class?Man: No, I still have a few more questions to answer before I'm done.Part II: Short Passages1. Listen carefully and answer the following questions.Question 1: What is the main idea of the passage?Question 2: What is the speaker's opinion on social media?2. Listen carefully and fill in the blanks with the missing information.The speaker talks about his experience traveling to a country he had never been to before. He describes the culture, food, and sights he saw during his trip.Part III: Long ConversationMan: Hey, have you decided where you want to go for spring break?Woman: I'm thinking about going to Europe. There are so many countries I want to visit.Man: That sounds like a great idea! I've always wanted to see the Eiffel Tower in Paris.Woman: Yeah, Paris is definitely on my list. I also want to visit Italy and see the Colosseum in Rome.Man: Italy would be amazing! The history and architecture there are so beautiful.Woman: I know, right? I can't wait to try authentic Italian pizza and gelato.Man: Me too! Let's start planning our trip now so we can make the most of our time there.Part IV: Short TalkThe speaker discusses the importance of volunteering in the community and the benefits it brings to both individuals and society as a whole. He encourages everyone to find a cause they are passionate about and get involved in making a positive impact in their community.And that's the end of the listening test for the December 2018 CET-4 exam. I hope you found it helpful and entertaining. Good luck with your studies, and remember to keep practicing your English skills every day! Bye bye!篇3Hey guys! Today I'm going to tell you all about the 2018 December English Cet-4 listening test! It was so tough but I managed to get through it! The test had four sections and each section had different types of questions.In the first section, we had to listen to a conversation between two people and answer multiple-choice questions. It was kinda easy but some of the questions were tricky!Next up was the second section, where we had to listen to a short talk and fill in the blanks with the missing words. This part was a bit challenging because the speaker spoke really fast!The third section was a lecture and we had to match the speakers with the topics they were talking about. It was hard to keep track of all the information but I tried my best!And finally, the last section was another conversation but this time we had to answer questions about the main idea and details. It was tough but I think I did alright!Overall, the listening test was pretty difficult but I'm proud of myself for getting through it. I can't wait to see my results andsee how I did! Good luck to all my friends who also took the test! Let's all hope for the best!篇4Oh my goodness, here we go! This is the 2018 December English Listening Test for the fourth grade level. Are you ready? Let's do this!Part One:The first part is a conversation between two friends, Sally and Tim. They are talking about their plans for the weekend. Sally wants to go to the movies, but Tim wants to go to the park. They finally decide to go to the park and have a picnic. They will bring sandwiches, fruit, and juice. They will also bring a frisbee and a soccer ball to play with. It sounds like a fun day!Part Two:The second part is a lecture about the history of dinosaurs. The professor talks about the different kinds of dinosaurs that lived millions of years ago. He explains how they became extinct and what scientists have learned from studying their fossils. It's really interesting to learn about these ancient creatures!Part Three:The third part is a radio program about recycling. The host talks about the importance of recycling and how we can all help the environment by reducing, reusing, and recycling our waste. She gives tips on how to recycle different materials like paper, plastic, and glass. It's important to take care of our planet!Part Four:The fourth part is a news report about a new technology that helps people with disabilities. The reporter interviews a man who lost his sight but can now see with the help of a special device. He explains how the technology works and how it has changed his life. It's amazing to see how technology can make a difference in people's lives!Well, that's all for the listening test. I hope you did well and had fun listening to the different parts. Remember to practice your English listening skills every day so you can improve and become a better English speaker. Good luck!篇5Hey guys, today I'm gonna tell you all about the English listening test in the December 2018 CET-4 exam. It was super tough, but I did my best to listen carefully and catch all the important information!The first part of the listening test was a conversation between two students about their upcoming exams. They talked about what subjects they needed to study for and how to prepare for the tests. It was kinda tricky because they spoke really fast, but I managed to pick up some key words and figure out what they were talking about.Next, there was a lecture about climate change and its impact on the environment. The speaker was talking about global warming and how it's causing problems like rising sea levels and extreme weather patterns. It was pretty scary to hear about all the damage we're doing to the planet, but I know we can make a difference if we all work together to protect the environment.After that, there was a discussion between a professor and a student about a research project on renewable energy. They were talking about the benefits of solar power and wind energy, and how it can help reduce our reliance on fossil fuels. I thought it was really cool to learn about all the ways we can use clean energy to protect the Earth.The last part of the listening test was a radio program about a famous artist and his latest exhibition. They talked about his inspiration for the paintings and the different techniques he usedto create them. It was so interesting to hear about his creative process and how he expresses his ideas through art.Overall, the listening test was challenging but fun. I'm glad I got to practice my listening skills and learn some new things along the way. Can't wait to see how I did on the test!篇6Oh boy, English listening test is always the toughest for me, especially the one in December 2018. I still remember how nervous I was sitting in the exam hall, waiting for the test to start. But hey, I survived! Let me tell you all about the test in my own words.The first part of the test was about a conversation at a restaurant. The man wanted to order a steak, but the waiter said they were out of steak. The man then ordered a salad instead. It was quite easy to follow along, but I had to concentrate really hard because the voices were a bit fast.The second part was a lecture about ancient civilizations. The professor talked about the architecture of the pyramids and how they were built. It was super interesting, but some of the words were hard to understand. I tried my best to catch the main ideas.The third part was a discussion between two students about a research project. They were talking about different topics like climate change and pollution. I found this part a bit tricky because they were talking over each other, and I had to think quick to catch all the details.The fourth part was a news report about a new technology that helps blind people navigate the city. It was so cool to hear about how science can make a difference in people's lives. I was really into this part and managed to understand all the information.Overall, the listening test in December 2018 was tough but fun. I learned a lot of new words and phrases, and I'm proud of myself for getting through it. Now, I can't wait to see my scores and celebrate with my friends!篇7Hey everyone, guess what? I listened to the English listening test for the December 2018 CET-4 exam, and it was so cool! I'm going to tell you all about it, so sit back and relax.The first section was about a girl named Sarah who was looking for a job. She went to an employment agency and the agent gave her some tips on how to write a good resume. Sarahwas nervous but she tried her best and finally got a job interview. The conversation was easy to follow and I understood everything!Next, there was a talk between two students discussing their schedules for the upcoming semester. They talked about which classes to take and how to manage their time effectively. It was super helpful because I also struggle with balancing my studies and other activities.In the third section, a man and a woman were talking about different types of accommodation. They discussed the pros and cons of living in a dormitory versus renting an apartment. It was interesting to hear their different opinions.After that, there was a lecture on climate change and its impact on the environment. The speaker talked about the causes of global warming and what we can do to reduce our carbon footprint. It was a bit challenging, but I managed to grasp the main points.Lastly, there was a conversation at a restaurant where a customer was complaining about the food. The waiter apologized and offered a discount on the bill. It was a good example of how to handle customer complaints in a professional manner.Overall, I think the listening test was pretty good. It covered a variety of topics and the speakers were easy to understand. I'm feeling confident about my listening skills now, and I can't wait to see how I did on the exam. Fingers crossed for a good score!篇8Uh oh, here comes the English listening test for the December 2018 CET-4 exam. I hope I can understand everything!The first section is about a guy named Tom who lost his phone at a party. He's asking for help to find it. Oh no, poor Tom!I hope someone helps him out.Next, there's a conversation between two students talking about a presentation they have to do for class. They're discussing what topics to pick. I wonder what they'll choose?Then, there's a lecture about the history of computers. It talks about how they were invented and how they've changed over the years. It's pretty interesting stuff!After that, there's a news report about a new environmental initiative in the city. They're trying to reduce waste and protect the planet. That's so cool!Lastly, there's a discussion between a man and a woman about traveling. They're talking about their favorite places to visit and why they love traveling. I wish I could travel too!Phew, that was a lot of listening practice. I hope I did well on the test. Time to wait for the results and see how I did. Fingers crossed!篇9Hi guys! Today I'm going to tell you about the English listening test that happened in December 2018. It was super duper hard, but don't worry, I got all the deets for you!So, in the first part of the test, we had to listen to a conversation between two people. They were talking about different colleges and what kind of courses they offer. It was kinda tricky because they talked really fast, but I managed to catch most of what they were saying. They mentioned stuff like business classes, art programs, and even a cooking school!Next, we had a section where we had to listen to a lecture. The speaker was talking about climate change and how it's affecting the environment. He mentioned things like global warming, pollution, and the importance of recycling. It was reallyinteresting, but also kinda sad to hear about all the bad stuff happening to our planet.After that, we had a listening exercise where we had to listen to a group of students talking about their favorite foods. They mentioned things like pizza, hamburgers, and ice cream. It made me super hungry just listening to them talk about all that yummy food!Finally, we had a section where we had to listen to a radio program about traveling. They talked about different places to visit around the world and the best times to go. It was so cool hearing about all the amazing adventures you can have in different countries.Overall, the listening test was tough, but I think I did pretty well. I just hope I can pass and move on to the next level of English. Fingers crossed!篇10Hey guys, today I’m gonna tell you about the English CET-4 listening test in December 2018. Are you ready? Let’s go!First, there were four sections in the listening test. That’s a lot, right? But don’t worry, we can do it! The first section was aconversation between two people, like a chat between friends. They talked about everyday stuff, like what they did on the weekend or what they like to eat. Easy peasy!The second section was a monologue, where one person talked about a topic all by themselves. It was like a mini lecture, but not boring at all! They talked about things like history, science, or even funny stories. It was really interesting!After that, we had a section with some short talks. The speaker would talk about a topic and then ask a question. We had to listen carefully to catch the answer. Sometimes it was tricky, but we did our best!The last section was the toughest – a long conversation between two people. They talked about something more complicated, like a school project or a business plan. We really had to focus and concentrate on this part.Overall, the listening test wasn’t so bad. As long as we listened carefully and paid attention, we did just fine! So don’t worry, guys, we got this! Let’s keep practicing and we’ll nail the CET-4 test next time!That’s all for today, folks. Thanks for listening!。
2018年12月四级听力第一套真题原文及参考答案
【四级听力真题原文】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 1with a single line through the centre.News 1A device that weighs less than one kilogram is part of a mission that will allow scientists to deliver fourth generation or 4G mobile coverage to the moon in 2019. If successful, the tiny device will provide the moon with its first ever mobile phone network. The lunar network will support high definition streaming of video and data betwee n the moon and earth. The network is part of a mission to the moon. This is a project with the goal of landing the first privately paid for mission to the moon. The 4G mission is set to launch from Cape Canaveral in the United States on a space X Falcon 9 rocket in 2019. Mission to the moon intends to establish and test the first elements of a communications network on the moon. The scientists working on the project opted to build a 4G rather than a fifth generation or 5G network. This is because fifth generation networks are still in testing and trial phases. This means that a 5G network may not yet be stable enough to work on the moon’s surface.Question 1: What are scientists planning to do?Question 2: Why did scientists choose to set up a 4G network in their mission?【四级听力参考答案】Questions 1 and 2 are based on the news report you have just heard.1.【C】A) Land a space vehicle on the moon in 2019.B) Design a new generation of mobile phones.C) Set up a mobile phone network on the moon.D) Gather data from the m oon with a tiny device.2.【A】A) It is stable.B) It is durable.C) It is inexpensive.D) It is sophisticated.【四级听力真题原文】News 2It’s responded to a fire Wednesday night at an abandoned mall in Heywood. The fire was reported at 9:26 pm at an old shopping center on Michigan Avenue near St.Mary’sChurch. Six fire engines, two trucks and two chiefs responded to the scene. Crews had the fire under control in about 45 minutes and managed to contain the fire to its point of origin. There were some people inside the building when the fire broke out but there were no reports of any injuries. Fire investigators have responded to the scene but have not yet determined the cause of the fire. Firefighters will remain on the scene until later this morning to ensure that the fire doesn’t start up again. The shopping mall had not been in use since 2002. In 2014 City Hall developed a plan to knock down the building and replace it with affordable housing. However the plan was dropped due to lack of funds.Question 3: What does the news item say about the fire?Question4: What had City Hall planned to do?【四级听力参考答案】Questions 3 and 4 are based on the news report you have just heard.3.【B】A) It lasted more than six hours.B) No injuries were yet reported.C) Nobody was in the building when it broke out.D) It had burned for 45 minutes by the time firefighters arrived.4.【B】A) Recruit and train more firefighters.B) Pull down the deserted shopping mall.C) Turn the shopping mall into an amusement park.D) Find money to renovate the local neighborhood.【四级听力真题原文】News 3Potato chips in Japan are being sold for 6X their normal price. This is after the country’s main manufacturer stopped sales due to a potato shortage. Storms and floods and its main potato growing region last year caused the worst harvest and more than 3 decades. Local media reports suggest Calbee and its main rival Koike-ya are halting almost 50 products.“We don’t know when we’ll be able to restart”, a company spokesman said. Snack lovers are panic buying and many supermarket shelves are bare. Japanese laws limit the amount of imported potatoes that can be used in Japanese made products. Japan says fear of disease is its main reason to block fresh imports. It still only allows potatoes from selected US states. This is only at certain times and on condition that they are processed at factories based near Japanese ports.But global warming has raised the possibility that domestic produce could be seriously affected by rare weather events more often.Question 5: What problem is Japan facing?Question 6: Why does Japan limit the import of potatoes?Question 7: What might affect Japanese domestic produce?【四级听力参考答案】Questions 5 and 7 are based on the news report you have just heard.5.【A】A) Shrinking potato farming.B) Heavy reliance on import.C) Widespread plant disease.D) Insufficient potato supply.6.【C】A) It intends to keep its traditional diet.B) It wants to expand its own farming.C) It is afraid of the spread of disease.D) It is worried about unfair competition.7.【A】A) Global war m ing.B) Ever-rising prices.C) Government regulation.D) Diminishing investment.【四级听力真题原文】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 1with a single line through the centre.Conversation 1M: Mr. Brown’s lectures are so boring.W: Yes, he is not a very exciting speaker. But the subject is interesting.M: During every one of his lectures, I try to listen I really try. But after about 10 minutes my mind begins to wander and I lose concentration. But I see that you seem to be OK. How do you stay focused through the entire hour?W: Well, what I do is keep my pen moving.M: What do you mean?W: It’s a method of active concentration I read about. One of the most effective ways to concentrate is to write things down. But it has to be done by hand, not typing on a keyboard. You see writing by hand forces you to actually engage with what you’re learning in a more physical way.M: Do you review your notes afterwards then?W: Sometimes but that’s not important. My notes may or may not be useful but the point is that by writing down what Mr. Brand says I can follow his line of thinking more easily. In fact, sometimes I draw a little too.M: You draw in class and that helps me pay attention?W: Yes, honestly it works for me. I just draw little lines and nonsense really. It was also in that article I read. It can keep the mind active, prevent getting bored and help to concentrate. Again the point is to listen hard while keeping the pen moving. If I’m at home and I need to study what I do is read out loud. It has a similar effect to writing by hand. It helps memorize information in a physical way.Question 8: What does the man think of Mr. Brown’s lectures?Question 9: What does the woman do during Mr. Brown’s lectures?Question 10: Why does the woman draw in class?Question 11: What does the woman say about reading out loud?【四级听力参考答案】Questions 8 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.8. 【C】A) Informative.B) Inspiring.C) Dull.D) Shallow.9. 【D】A)She types on a keyboard.B)She does recording.C)She take photos.D)she take notes.10.【A】A) It keeps her mind active.B) It makes her stay awake.C) It enables her to think hard.D) It helps her kill time.11.【B】A)It enables her to improve her pronunciation.B) It helps her better remember what she learns.C) It turns out to be an enjoyable way of learning.D) It proves to be far more effective than writing.【四级听力真题原文】Conversation 2M: And where is this?F: These photos are from the Taj Mahal in India. We went there about ten years ago for our honeymoon.M: Was it romantic.F: Yeah. The Taj Mahal was a very romantic place. The guide told us there is a famous love story behind this building that all Indians learn in school. I think it was during the 1600 and the princess at that time died while giving birth to her 14th child. The Emperor loved the princess so much and was so sad when she died that he ordered the palace to be built in her honor.M: Wow! That sounds very romantic. It looks amazing.F: Yes it’s gorgeous. It’s also larger in real life than it looks in the photos. The building is very tall and there are gardens in a wall around it all. It’s all built in this white stone and some walls of the building are decorated with jewels.M: It must have been very crowded when you were there.F: Yes it’s a very famous tourist destination. So there are thousands of visitors every day.M: Was the rest of India crowded?F: Yes, very crowded in many cities. It was sometimes so crowded that it was difficult to walk along the streets especially through busy markets. And there are so many cars. Traffic was terrible but the people were friendly. The culture is amazing and we had a great time.M: What about the food?F: the Indian food is great. There are lots of different dishes to try and every region has its own special food.Question 12: For what purpose did the woman go to India?Question 13: Why was the Taj Mahal built?Question 14: What does the woman say about the Taj Mahal?Question 15: W hat is the woman‘s impression of Indian cities?【四级听力参考答案】Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.12.【A】A)To spend her honeymoon.B) To try aut h entic Indian food.C) To take photos of the T aj Mahal.D) To trace the origin of a love story.13.【A】A) In memory of a princess.B) In honor of a great e mperor.C) To mark the death of an emperor of the 1600s.D) To celebrate the birth of a princess’s 14th child.14.【D】A) It looks older than expected.B) It is built of wood and bricks.C) It stores lots of priceless antiques.D) It has walls decorated with jewels.15.【B】A)Their streets are narrow.B)They are mostly crowded.C)Each on e has a unique character.D)Life can be tedious in some places.【四级听力真题原文】Directions:In this section, you will hear three passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear three or four questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C), and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1with a single line through the centre.Passage 1A Pew Research Center survey of more than 1000 Americans conducted in April 2016 finds that Americans continue to express largely positive views about the current state of their local public libraries. For instance around three quarters say that public libraries provide them with the resources they need and 66 percent say the closing of their local public library would have a major impact on their community. Although notably just 33 percent say this would have a major impact on them personally or on their family. A majority of Americans feel libraries are doing a good job of providing a safe place for people to hang out or spend time as well as opening up educational opportunities for people of all ages and roughly half think their libraries contribute a lot to their communities in terms of helping spark creativity among young people and providing a trusted place for people to learn about new technologies. As in past Pew Research Center surveys of library use the April 2016 survey also measured Americans usage of and engagement with libraries.Overall, 53 percent of Americans ages 16 and older have had some interaction with the puppet library in the past year either through an in person visit or using a library Web site some 48 percent of adults specifically visited a library in the past 12 months. A modest increase from the 44 percent who said that in late 2015.Question 16: What do most Americans say about local public libraries?Question 17: H ow can local public libraries benefit young people?Question 18：W hat does the 2016 survey show about adult library users?【四级听力参考答案】Questions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard.16.【C】A)They help spread the latest technology.B)They greatly enrich people’s leisure life.C)They provide residents with the resources needed.D)They allow free access to digital books and videos.17.【B】A)By helping them find jobs.B)By inspiring their creativity.C)By keeping them off the streets.D)By providing a place of relaxation.18.【D】A)Their interaction with teenagers proved fruitful.B)They used libraries less often than teenagers.C)They tended to visit libraries regularly.D)Their number increased modestly.【四级听力真题原文】Passage 2A Savannah cat is a crossbreed between a domestic cat and a medium-sized wild African cat called the Serval. The unusual cross became popular among breeders at the end of the 1990s. And in 2001, the International Cat Association accepted it as a new registered breed. The savannahs are tall and slim and can weigh up to nine point one kilograms, making them one of the largest breeds of cats that people can own. They have a spotted code similar to that of many types of wild cats and their ears are very large. They are also commonly compared to dogs in their loyalty and can be trained to walk on a lead and to fetch, and often noted characteristic of the Savannah is its jumping ability. They are known to jump on top of doors and high cabinets. Some can leap about 2.5 metres high from a standing position. Cats are typically known for being very inquisitive and so are the Savannahs. They often learn how to open doors and cupboards. Many Savannah cats do not fear water and will play with or even dive into water. Some owners even shower with their Savannah Cats, presenting a water bowl to Savannah may also prove a challenge,as some will promptly begin to bat all the water out of the bowl until it is empty using their front paws.Question 19: What do we learn about the savannah cat?Question 20: What is characteristic of Savannah cats?Question 21: What do some people do with their Savannah cats?【四级听力参考答案】Questions 19 to 21 are based on the passage you have just heard.19.【C】A)It is the cleverest cat in the world.B)It is the largest cat in Africa.C)It is an unusual cross breed.D)It is a large-sized wild cat.20.【A】A)They are as loyal as doges.B)They have unusually long tails.C)They are fond of sleeping in cabinets.D)They know how to please their owners.21.【C】A)They shake their front paws.B)They teach them to dive.C)They shower with them.D)They shout at them.【四级听力真题原文】Passage 3When children start school for the very 1st time parents often feel a sense of excitement coupled with a touch of sadness at the end of an era. This is the start of a new adventure for children playing and interacting with new friends sharing,taking turns and settling into a new routine.But of course, this is not the start of your child’s education which in fact began at birth. Back then, yo u would have been your child’s most influential teachers.During this time at home, yo ur child would have learnt more than at any other period in their life. During your child’s first year in school much time will be spent in learning to read and they need to know that this is fun and worthwhile. You r child will naturally copy you so it is important that you are seen reading and enjoying books newspapers and magazines rather than just absorbed in screens. Ultimately an excellent education should be a close partnership between parents and teachers.A child’s year splits fairly neatly into thirds: a 3rd at school, a 3rd asleep and a third awake at home or on holiday.Irrespective of the quality of a school a child‘s home life is of key importance. It is the determining factor of their academic success. Your child may have started on a new journey but your work is far from finished.Question 22: How do parents feel when their children start going to school?Question 23: What does the passage say about children’s education?Question 24: What should parents do for the success of their children’s education? Question 25: What does the passage say is the key factor of loinbo’s academic success?【四级听力参考答案】Questions 22 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard.22.【D】A) Contented and relieved.B) Anxious and depressed.C) Proud but a bit nervous.D) Excited but somewhat sad.23.【A】A) It starts the moment they are born.B) It depends on their parents for success.C) It is gaining increasing public attention.D) It is becoming parents’biggest concern.24.【D】A) Choose the right school for them.B) Help them to learn by themselves.C) Read books and magazines to them.D) Set a good example for them to follow.25.【B】A) Their intelligence.B) Their home life.C) The quality of their school.D) The effort they put in learning.。
2018年12月四级听力文本
2018年12月大学英语四级参考真题（第一套）Section ANews Report One(1) A device that weighs less than 1 kilogram is part of a mission that will allow scientists to deliver fourth generation or 4G mobile coverage to the moon in 2019. If successful, the tin y device will provide the m oon with its first ever mobile phone n etwork. The lunar n etwork will support high defi niti on stream ing of video and data betwee n the moon and the earth. The network is part of a mission to the moon. This is a project with the goal of landing the first privately paid for mission to the moon. The 4G mission is set to launch from Cape Can averal in the Un ited States on a space X Falc on Nine Rocket in 2019. Missio n to the moon intends to establish and test the first eleme nts of a com muni cati ons n etwork on the moon. (2)The scie ntists work ing on the project opted to build 4G rather tha n the fifth gen eratio n or 5G work.This is because fifth ge nerati on n etworks are still intesting and trial phases. This means that a 5G network may not yet be stable eno ugh to work on the moon ' s surface.Questi onl: What are scie ntists pla nning to do?Questi on2: Why did scie ntists choose to set up a 4Gn etwork in their missi on?News Report TwoFirefighters resp on ded to a fire Wed nesday ni ght at an aba ndoned mall in Heywood. The fire was reported at 9:26 p.m. at an old shopp ing cen ter on Michiga n Ave nue n ear St. Mary ' s Church. Six fire engines, two trucks and two chiefs resp on ded to the sce ne. Crews had the fire un der con trol in about 45 minu tes and man aged to contain the fire to its point of orig in. There were some people in side the buildi ng whe n the fire broke out, (3) but there were no reports of any injuries. Fire inv estigators have resp on ded to the sce ne but have not yet determ ined the cause of the fire. Firefighters will rema in on the scene until later this morning to ensure that the fire doesn ' t start up again. The shopping mall had not been in use since 2002.⑷In2014,_City_Hall_developed_a_plan_to ______________________ knock down the building and replace it with affordable hous ing. However, the pla n was dropped due to lack of fun ds.Questio n4: What had City Hall pla nned to do ?News Report Three(5)Potato chips in Japa n are being sold for 6 times theirnormal price. This is after the country ' s main manufacturer stopped sales due to a potato shortage. Storms and floods and its main potato grow ing regi on last year caused the worst harvest and more tha n 3 decades. Local media reports suggest Calbee and its main rival Koike-ya are halting almost50 products. “We don ' t know when we ‘II be able to restart ”, a compa ny spokesma n said. Sn ack lovers are panic buying and many supermarket shelves are bare. (6) Japanese laws limit the amount of imported potatoes that can be used in Japan ese made products. Japa n says fear of disease is its main reason to block fresh imports. It still only allows potatoes from selected US states. This is only at certain times and on con diti on that they are processed at factories based near Japanese ports. (7) But global warming has raised the possibility that domestic produce could be seriously affected by rare weather eve nts more ofte n.Question6 : Why does Japan limit the import of potatoes ?Question7 : What might affect Japanese domesticproduce ?Secti on BCon versati on OneM: (8) Mr. Brown ' s lectures are so boring.W: Yes, he is not a very excit ing speaker. But the subjectis in teresti ng.M: During every one of his lectures, I try to listen. I reallytry. But after about 10 mi nutes my mind beg ins to wan derand I lose concen tratio n. But I see that you seem to be OK.How do you stay focused through the en tire hour?W: Well, (9-1) what I do is keep my pen moving. _____M: What do you mea n?W: It' s a method of active concentration I read about.(9-2)O ne of the most effective ways to concen trate is to writethings dow n. But it has to be done by hand, not typing on a keyboard. You see writing by hand forces you to actually engage with what you ' re learning in a more physical way.M: Do you review your no tes afterwards the n?W: Sometimes, but that ' s not important. My notes mayor may not be useful but the point is that by writing down what Mr. Brand says I can follow his line of thinking more easily .In fact, sometimes I draw a little too.M: You draw in class and that helps me pay attention?W: (10) Yes, hon estly it works for me. I just draw littlelines and nonsense really. It was also in that article I read. It can keep the mind active, preve nt gett ing bored and help to concen trate. Agai n the point is to liste n hard while keep ing the pen moving. (11 ) If I ' m at home and I need to study what I do is read out loud. It has a similar effect to writing by han d. It helps memorize in formati on in a physical way.Question8: What does the man think of Mr. Brown ' s lectures?Questi on9: What does the woma n do duri ng Mr. Brow ns lectures?Questi on 11: What does the woma n say about read ing out loud?Con versati on TwoM: And where is this?W: These photos are from the Taj Mahal in In dia. (12)We __ went there about ten years ago for our hon eym oon.M: Was it roma ntic.W: Yeah. The Taj Mahal was a very romantic place. The guide told us there is a famous love story behi nd this buildi ng that all Indians learn in school. (13)1 think it was during the 1600 and the princess at that time died while giving birth to her 14th child. The Emperor loved the prin cess so much and was so sad whe n she died that he ordered the palace to be built in her honor.M: Wow. That sounds very romantic. It looks amazing.W: Yes, it ' s gorgeous. It ' s also larger in real life than itlooks in the photos. The build ing is very tall and there aregarde ns in a wall aro und it all. It ' all built in this white stone (14)And some walls of the building are decorated with jewels.M: It must have bee n very crowded whe n you were there.W: Yes, it ' s a very famous tourist destination. So there are thousa nds of visitors every day.M: Was the rest of India crowded?W: Yes, very crowded in many cities. It was sometimes so crowded that it was difficult to walk along the streets especially through busy markets. And there are so many cars. Traffic was terrible but the people were frie ndly. The culture is amaz ing and we had a great time.M: What about the food?W: The In dia n food is great. There are lots of differe nt dishes to try and every regi on has its own special food.Questi on 12: For what purpose did the woma n go to In dia?Question13: Why was the Taj Mahal built?Questi on 14: What does the woma n say about the Taj Mahal?Question 15: what is the woman ' s impression of Indian cities?Secti on CPassage OneA Pew Research Cen ter survey of more tha n 1000America ns con ducted in April 2016 finds that America ns con ti nue toexpress largely positive views about the curre nt state of their local public libraries. (16)For instanee, around three quarters say that public libraries provide them with the resources they n eed. And 66% say the clos ing of their local public library would have a major impact on their com muni ty.Although no tably just 33% say this would have a major impact on them pers on ally or on their family. A majority of America ns feel libraries are doing a good job of provid ing a safe place for people to hang out or spe nd time as well as opening up educational opportunities for people of all ages(17) A nd roughly half thi nk their libraries con tribute “ a lotto their communities in terms of helping spark creativity among young people. And providi ng a trusted place for people to lear n about new tech no logies. As in past PewResearch Cen ter surveys of library use the April 2016 survey also measured America ns usage of and en gageme nt with libraries. Overall, 53% of America ns ages 16 and older have had some in teracti on with the puppet library in the past year either through an in person visit or using a library website(18) Some 48% of adults specifically visited a library in the ________ past 12 mon ths, a modest in crease from the 44% who said that in late2015.Questi on 16: What do most America ns say about localpublic libraries?Questi on 17: How can local public libraries ben efit young people?Questio n18: What does the 2016 survey show aboutadult library users?Passage Two(19) A Sava nnah cat is a crossbreed betwee n a domesticcat and a medium-sized wild Africa n cat called the Serval.The unu sual cross became popular among breeders at theend of the 1990s. And in 2001, the International CatAssociati on accepted it as a new registered breed. The sava nn ahs are tall and slim and can weigh up to nine point one kilograms, making them one of the largest breeds of cats that people can own. They have a spotted code similar to that of many types of wild cats and their ears are very large.(20) They are also com monly compared to dogs in their loyalty. And can be trained to walk on a lead and to fetch, and ofte n no ted characteristic of the Sava nnah is its jumpi ng ability. They are known to jump on top of doors and high cab in ets.Some can leap about2.5 meters high from a sta nding positi on. Cats are typically known for being very inq uisitive and so are the Sava nn ahs. They ofte n lear n how to ope n doors and cupboards. Many Sava nnah cats do not fear water and will play with or eve n dive into water.(21)Some owners eve n shower with their Sava nnah Cats. Prese nti nga water bowl to Sava nnah may also prove a challe nge, as some will promptly begin to bat all the water out of the bowl until it is empty using their front paws.Questi on 19: What do we lear n about the sava nnah cat?Questi on 21: What do some people do with theirSava nnah cats?Passage Three(22)Whe n childre n start school for the very first timepare nts ofte n feel a sense of exciteme nt coupled with a touch of sad ness at the end of an era. This is the start of a new adve nture for childre n play ing and in teract ing with new friends sharing, taking turns and settling into a new routine.(23)But of course, this is not the start of your child ' seducati on which in fact bega n at birth. Back the n, you would have bee n your child ' s most in flue ntial teachers. Duringthis time at home, your child would have learnt more than at any other period in their life. 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Millions of people are struggling to understand their paychecks or calculate money in shops, campaigners have said. Being bad at maths should no longer be seen as badge of honor or damned genetics, (3)according to National Numeracy, a new organization which aimsto challenge the nation’s negative view of the subject. Chris Humphries, the chairman of the group, said that poor maths skills can affect an individual’s life, leaving them at a higher risk of being excluded from school or out of work. Figures from a government survey published last year show that17 million adults in England have basic math skills that are, at best, the
（完整版）2018年12月四级英语听力真题第一套（含答案及原文）
（完整版）2018年12月四级英语听力真题第一套（含答案及原文）2018年12月四级英语听力真题第一套Part II Listening Comprehension (30 minutes)Section A News ReportDirections： In this section， you will hear threenews reports。
At the end of each news report，you will hear two or three questions。
Both thenews repor t and the questions will be spoken only once。
After you hear a question， yo u mustchoose the best answer from the four choices marked A）， B）， C ）and D）。
Then mark thecorresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a si ngle line through the centre。
Questions 1 and 2 are based on the news report you have just heard.1. A) Land a space vehicle on the moon in 2019.B) Design a new generation of mobile phones.C) Set up a mobile phone network on the moon.D) Gather data from the moon with a tiny device.2. A) It is stable.B) It is durable.C) It is inexpensive.D) It is sophisticated.Questions 3 and 4 are based on the news report you have just heard.3. A) It lasted more than six hours.B) No injuries were yet reported.C) Nobody was in the building when it broke out.D) It had burned for 45 minutes by the time firefighters arrived.4. A) Recruit and train more firefighters.B) Pull down the deserted shopping mall.C) Turn the shopping mall into an amusement park.D) Find money to renovate the local neighborhood.Questions 5 to 7 are based on the news report you have just heard.5. A) Shrinking potato farming.B) Heavy reliance on import.C) Widespread plant disease.D) Insufficient potato supply.6. A) It intends to keep its traditional diet.B) It wants to expand its own farming.C) It is afraid of the spread of disease.D) It is worried about unfair competition.7. A) Global warming.B) Ever-rising prices.C) Government regulation.D) Diminishing investment.Section B ConversationDirections: In this section,you will hear two long conversation.At the end of ea ch conversations 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 be st answer from the four choices marked A,B, C, D.Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line throu gh the center.Questions 8 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.8. A) Informative.B) Inspiring.C) Dull.D) Shallow.9. A) She types on a keyboard.B) She does recording.C) She takes photos.D) She takes notes.10. A) It keeps her mind active.B) It makes her stay awake.C) It enables her to think hard.D) It helps her kill time.11. A) It enables her to improve her pronunciation.B) It helps her better remember what she learns.C) It turns out to be an enjoyable way of learning.D) It proves to be far more effective than writing.Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.12. A) To spend her honeymoon.B) To try authentic Indian food.C) To take photos of the Taj Mahal.D) To trace the origin of a love story.13. A) In memory of a princess.B) In honor of a great emperor.C) To mark the death of an emperor of the 1600s.D) To celebrate the birth of a princess's 14th child.14. A) It looks older than expected.B) It is built of wood and bricks.C) It stores lots of priceless antiques.D) It has walls decorated with jewels.15. A) Their streets are narrow.B) They are mostly crowded.C) Each one has a unique character.D) Life can be tedious in some places.Section C PassageDirections：In this section,you will hear three passages.At the end of each pa ssage,you will hear three or four questions。
2018年12月大学英语四级考试听力真题(全)
2018年12月大学英语四级考试英语四级听力真题（全）：News 1A device that weighs less than one kilogram is part of amission that will allow scientists to deliver fourth generation or 4Gmobile coverage to the moon in 2019。
If successful，the tiny device will provide the moon with its first ever mobile phonenetwork。
The lunar network will support high definition streamingof video and data between the moon and earth。
The network is part of a mission to the moon。
This is a project with the goal of landing the first privately paid for mission to the moon。
The 4G mission is set to launch from Cape Canaveral in the United States on a space X Falcon 9 rocket in 2019。
Mission to the moon intends to establish and test the first elements of a communications network on themoon。
The scientists working on the project opted to build a 4G rather than a fifth generation or 5G network。
2018年12月四级英语听力真题(共两套,含答案及原文)
2018年12月四级英语听力真题第一套Part II Listening Comprehension (30 minutes)Section A News ReportDirections： In this section， you will hear threenews reports。
At the end of each news report， you will hear two or three questions。
Both thenews repor t and the questions will be spoken only once。
After you hear a question， yo u mustchoose the best answer from the four choices marked A）， B）， C ） and D）。
Then mark thecorresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a si ngle line through the centre。
Questions 1 and 2 are based on the news report you have just heard.1. A) Land a space vehicle on the moon in 2019.B) Design a new generation of mobile phones.C) Set up a mobile phone network on the moon.D) Gather data from the moon with a tiny device.2. A) It is stable.B) It is durable.C) It is inexpensive.D) It is sophisticated.Questions 3 and 4 are based on the news report you have just heard.3. A) It lasted more than six hours.B) No injuries were yet reported.C) Nobody was in the building when it broke out.D) It had burned for 45 minutes by the time firefighters arrived.4. A) Recruit and train more firefighters.B) Pull down the deserted shopping mall.C) Turn the shopping mall into an amusement park.D) Find money to renovate the local neighborhood.Questions 5 to 7 are based on the news report you have just heard.5. A) Shrinking potato farming.B) Heavy reliance on import.C) Widespread plant disease.D) Insufficient potato supply.6. A) It intends to keep its traditional diet.B) It wants to expand its own farming.C) It is afraid of the spread of disease.D) It is worried about unfair competition.7. A) Global warming.B) Ever-rising prices.C) Government regulation.D) Diminishing investment.Section B ConversationDirections: In this section,you will hear two long conversation.At the end of ea ch conversations 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 be st answer from the four choices marked A,B, C, D.Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line throu gh the center.Questions 8 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.8. A) Informative.B) Inspiring.C) Dull.D) Shallow.9. A) She types on a keyboard.B) She does recording.C) She takes photos.D) She takes notes.10. A) It keeps her mind active.B) It makes her stay awake.C) It enables her to think hard.D) It helps her kill time.11. A) It enables her to improve her pronunciation.B) It helps her better remember what she learns.C) It turns out to be an enjoyable way of learning.D) It proves to be far more effective than writing.Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.12. A) To spend her honeymoon.B) To try authentic Indian food.C) To take photos of the Taj Mahal.D) To trace the origin of a love story.13. A) In memory of a princess.B) In honor of a great emperor.C) To mark the death of an emperor of the 1600s.D) To celebrate the birth of a princess's 14th child.14. A) It looks older than expected.B) It is built of wood and bricks.C) It stores lots of priceless antiques.D) It has walls decorated with jewels.15. A) Their streets are narrow.B) They are mostly crowded.C) Each one has a unique character.D) Life can be tedious in some places.Section C PassageDirections： In this section,you will hear three passages.At the end of each pa ssage,you will hear three or four questions。
（完整版）2018年12月四级英语听力真题（共两套,含答案及原文）
（完整版）2018年12月四级英语听力真题（共两套,含答案及原文）2018年12月四级英语听力真题第一套Part II Listening Comprehension (30 minutes)Section A News ReportDirections： In this section， you will hear threenews reports。
At the end of each news report，you will hear two or three questions。
Both thenews repor t and the questions will be spoken only once。
After you hear a question， yo u mustchoose the best answer from the four choices marked A）， B）， C ）and D）。
Then mark thecorresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a si ngle line through the centre。
Questions 1 and 2 are based on the news report you have just heard.1. A) Land a space vehicle on the moon in 2019.B) Design a new generation of mobile phones.C) Set up a mobile phone network on the moon.D) Gather data from the moon with a tiny device.2. A) It is stable.B) It is durable.C) It is inexpensive.D) It is sophisticated.Questions 3 and 4 are based on the news report you have just heard.3. A) It lasted more than six hours.B) No injuries were yet reported.C) Nobody was in the building when it broke out.D) It had burned for 45 minutes by the time firefighters arrived.4. A) Recruit and train more firefighters.B) Pull down the deserted shopping mall.C) Turn the shopping mall into an amusement park.D) Find money to renovate the local neighborhood.Questions 5 to 7 are based on the news report you have just heard.5. A) Shrinking potato farming.B) Heavy reliance on import.C) Widespread plant disease.D) Insufficient potato supply.6. A) It intends to keep its traditional diet.B) It wants to expand its own farming.C) It is afraid of the spread of disease.D) It is worried about unfair competition.7. A) Global warming.B) Ever-rising prices.C) Government regulation.D) Diminishing investment.Section B ConversationDirections: In this section,you will hear two long conversation.At the end of ea ch conversations 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 be st answer from the four choices marked A,B, C, D.Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line throu gh the center.Questions 8 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.8. A) Informative.B) Inspiring.C) Dull.D) Shallow.9. A) She types on a keyboard.B) She does recording.C) She takes photos.D) She takes notes.10. A) It keeps her mind active.B) It makes her stay awake.C) It enables her to think hard.D) It helps her kill time.11. A) It enables her to improve her pronunciation.B) It helps her better remember what she learns.C) It turns out to be an enjoyable way of learning.D) It proves to be far more effective than writing.Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.12. A) To spend her honeymoon.B) To try authentic Indian food.C) To take photos of the Taj Mahal.D) To trace the origin of a love story.13. A) In memory of a princess.B) In honor of a great emperor.C) To mark the death of an emperor of the 1600s.D) To celebrate the birth of a princess's 14th child.14. A) It looks older than expected.B) It is built of wood and bricks.C) It stores lots of priceless antiques.D) It has walls decorated with jewels.15. A) Their streets are narrow.B) They are mostly crowded.C) Each one has a unique character.D) Life can be tedious in some places.Section C PassageDirections：In this section,you will hear three passages.At the end of each pa ssage,you will hear three or four questions。
2018年12月大学英语四级考试听力真题(全)
2018年12月大学英语四级考试英语四级听力真题（全）：News 1A device that weighs less than one kilogram is part of a mission that will allow scientists to deliver fourth generation or 4G mobile coverage to the moon in 2019。
If successful，the tiny device will provide the moon with its first ever mobile phone network。
The lunar network will support high definition streaming of video and data between the moon and earth。
The network is part of a mission to the moon。
This is a project with the goal of landing the first privately paid for mission to the moon。
The 4G mission is set to launch from Cape Canaveral in the United States on a space X Falcon 9 rocket in 2019。
Mission to the moon intends to establish and test the first elements of a communications network on the moon。
The scientists working on the project opted to build a 4G rather than a fifth generation or 5G network。
2018年12月四级真题第一卷听力原文word文本
201812 cet-4 第一套听力原文News 1A device that weighs less than one kilogram is part of a mission that will allow scientists to deliver fourth generation or 4G mobile coverage to the moon in 2019。
If successful，the tiny device will provide the moon with its first ever mobile phone network。
The lunar network will support high definition streaming of video and data between the moon and earth。
The network is part of a mission to the moon。
This is a project with the goal of landing the first privately paid for mission to the moon。
The 4G mission is set to launch from Cape Canaveral in the United States on a space X Falcon 9 rocket in 2019。
Mission to the moon intends to establish and test the first elements of a communications network on the moon。
The scientists working on the project opted to build a 4G rather than a fifth generation or 5G network。
2018年12月四级英语听力真题(共两套,含答案及原文)(可编辑修改word版)
2018 年12 月四级英语听力真题第一套Part II Listening Comprehension (30 minutes)Section A News ReportDirections：In this section，you will hear threenews reports。
At the end of each news report，you will hear two or three questions。
Both thenews repor t and the questions will be spoken only once。
After you hear a question，yo u mustchoose the best answer from the four choices marked A），B），C）and D）。
Then mark thecorresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line throu gh the centre。
Questions 1 and 2 are based on the news report you have just heard.1. A) Land a space vehicle on the moon in 2019.B) Design a new generation of mobile phones.C) Set up a mobile phone network on the moon.D) Gather data from the moon with a tiny device.2. A) It is stable.B) It is durable.C) It is inexpensive.D) It is sophisticated.Questions 3 and 4 are based on the news report you have just heard.3. A) It lasted more than six hours.B) No injuries were yet reported.C) Nobody was in the building when it broke out.D) It had burned for 45 minutes by the time firefighters arrived.4. A) Recruit and train more firefighters.B) Pull down the deserted shopping mall.C) Turn the shopping mall into an amusement park.D) Find money to renovate the local neighborhood.Questions 5 to 7 are based on the news report you have just heard.5. A) Shrinking potato farming.B) Heavy reliance on import.C) Widespread plant disease.D) Insufficient potato supply.6. A) It intends to keep its traditional diet.B) It wants to expand its own farming.C) It is afraid of the spread of disease.D) It is worried about unfair competition.7. A) Global warming.B) Ever-rising prices.C) Government regulation.D) Diminishing investment.Section B ConversationDirections: In this section,you will hear two long conversation.At the end of ea ch conversations 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 be st answer from the four choices marked A,B, C, D.Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line throu gh the center.Questions 8 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.8. A) Informative.B) Inspiring.C) Dull.D) Shallow.9. A) She types on a keyboard.B) She does recording.C) She takes photos.D) She takes notes.10. A) It keeps her mind active.B) It makes her stay awake.C) It enables her to think hard.D) It helps her kill time.11. A) It enables her to improve her pronunciation.B) It helps her better remember what she learns.C) It turns out to be an enjoyable way of learning.D) It proves to be far more effective than writing.Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.12. A) To spend her honeymoon.B) To try authentic Indian food.C) To take photos of the Taj Mahal.D) To trace the origin of a love story.13. A) In memory of a princess.B) In honor of a great emperor.C) To mark the death of an emperor of the 1600s.D) To celebrate the birth of a princess's 14th child.14. A) It looks older than expected.B) It is built of wood and bricks.C) It stores lots of priceless antiques.D) It has walls decorated with jewels.15. A) Their streets are narrow.B) They are mostly crowded.C) Each one has a unique character.D) Life can be tedious in some places.Section C PassageDirections：In this section,you will hear three passages.At the end of each pa ssage,you will hear three or four questions。
2018年12月大学英语四级真题听力原文第一套
2018年12月大学英语四级真题听力原文(第一套)来源：文都教育News 1A device that weighs less than one kilogram is part of a mission that will allow scientists to deliver fourth generation or 4G mobile coverage to the moon in 2019. If successful, the tiny device will provide the moon with its first ever mobile phone network. The lunar network will support high definition streaming of video and data between the moon and earth. The network is part of a mission to the moon. This is a project with the goal of landing the first privately paid for mission to the moon. The 4G mission is set to launch from Cape Canaveral in the United States on a space X Falcon 9 rocket in 2019. Mission to the moon intends to establish and test the first elements of a communications network on the moon. The scientists working on the project opted to build a 4G rather than a fifth generation or 5G network. This is because fifth generation networks are still in testing and trial phases. This means that a 5G network may not yet be stable enough to work on the mo on’s surface.Question 1: What are scientists planning to do?Question 2: Why did scientists choose to set up a 4G network in their mission?News 2It’s responded to a fire Wednesday night at an abandoned mall in Heywood. The fire was reported at 9:26 pm at an old shopping center on Michigan Avenue near St. Mary’s Church. Six fire engines, two trucks and two chiefs responded to the scene. Crews had the fire under control in about 45 minutes and managed to contain the fire to its point of origin. There were some people inside the building when the fire broke out but there were no reports of any injuries. Fire investigators have responded to the scene but have not yet determined the cause of the fire. Firefighters will remain on the scene until later this m orning to ensure that the fire doesn’t start up again. The shopping mall had not been in use since 2002. In 2014 City Hall developed a plan to knock down the building and replace it with affordable housing. However the plan was dropped due to lack of funds.Question 3: What does the news item say about the fire?Question 4: What had City Hall planned to do?News 3Potato chips in Japan are being sold for 6X their normal price. This is after the country’s main manufacturer stopped sales due to a potato shortage. Storms and floods and its main potato growing region last year caused the worst harvest and more than 3 decades. Local media reports suggest Calbee and its main rival Koike-ya are halting almost 50 products.“We don’t know when we’ll be able to restart”, a company spokesman said. Snack lovers are panic buying and many supermarket shelves are bare. Japanese laws limit the amount of importedpotatoes that can be used in Japanese made products. Japan says fear of disease is its main reason to block fresh imports. It still only allows potatoes from selected US states. This is only at certain times and on condition that they are processed at factories based near Japanese ports.But global warming has raised the possibility that domestic produce could be seriously affected by rare weather events more often.Question 5: What problem is Japan facing?Question 6: Why does Japan limit the import of potatoes?Question 7: What might affect Japanese domestic produce?Conversation 1M: Mr. Brown’s lectures are so boring.W: Yes, he is not a very exciting speaker. But the subject is interesting.M: During every one of his lectures, I try to listen I really try. But after about 10 minutes my mind begins to wander and I lose concentration. But I see that you seem to be OK. How do you stay focused through the entire hour?W: Well, what I do is keep my pen moving.M: What do you mean?W: It’s a method of active concentration I read about. One of the most effective ways to concentrate is to write things down. But it has to be done by hand, not typing on a keyboard. You see writing by hand forces you to actually engage with what you’re learning in a more physical way.M: Do you review your notes afterwards then?W: Sometimes but that’s not important. My notes may or may not be useful but the point is that by writing down what Mr. Brand says I can follow his line of thinking more easily. In fact, sometimes I draw a little too.M: You draw in class and that helps me pay attention?W: Yes, honestly it works for me. I just draw little lines and nonsense really. It was also in that article I read. It can keep the mind active, prevent getting bored and help to concentrate. Again the point is to listen hard while keeping the pen moving. If I’m at home and I need to study what I d o is read out loud. It has a similar effect to writing by hand. It helps memorize information in a physical way.Question 8: What does the man think of Mr. Brown’s lectures?Question 9: What does the woman do during Mr. Brown’s lectures?Question 10: Why does the woman draw in class?Question 11: What does the woman say about reading out loud?Conversation 2M: And where is this?F: These photos are from the Taj Mahal in India. We went there about ten years ago for our honeymoon.M: Was it romantic.F: Yeah. The Taj Mahal was a very romantic place. The guide told us there is a famous love story behind this building that all Indians learn in school. I think it was during the 1600 and the princess at that time died while giving birth to her 14th child. The Emperor loved the princess so much and was so sad when she died that he ordered the palace to be built in her honor.M: Wow! That sounds very romantic. It looks amazing.F: Yes it’s gorgeous. It’s also larger in real life than it looks in the photos. The building is very tall and there are gardens in a wall around it all. It’s all built in this white stone and some walls of the building are decorated with jewels.M: It must have been very crowded when you were there.F: Yes it’s a very famous tourist dest ination. So there are thousands of visitors every day.M: Was the rest of India crowded?F: Yes, very crowded in many cities. It was sometimes so crowded that it was difficult to walk along the streets especially through busy markets. And there are so many cars. Traffic was terrible but the people were friendly. The culture is amazing and we had a great time.M: What about the food?F: the Indian food is great. There are lots of different dishes to try and every region has its own special food.Question 12: For what purpose did the woman go to India?Question 13: Why was the Taj Mahal built?Question 14: What does the woman say about the Taj Mahal?Question 15: W hat is the woman‘s impression of Indian cities?Passage 1A Pew Research Center survey of more than 1000 Americans conducted in April 2016 finds that Americans continue to express largely positive views about the current state of their local public libraries. For instance around three quarters say that public libraries provide them with the resources they need and 66 percent say the closing of their local public library would have a major impact on their community. Although notably just 33 percent say this would have a major impact on them personally or on their family. A majority of Americans feel libraries are doing a good job of providing a safe place for people to hang out or spend time as well as opening up educational opportunities for people of all ages and roughly half think their libraries contribute a lot to their communities in terms of helping spark creativity among young people and providing a trusted place for people to learn about new technologies. As in past Pew Research Center surveys of library use the April 2016 survey also measured Americans usage of and engagement with libraries. Overall, 53 percent of Americans ages 16 and older have had some interaction with the puppet library in the past year either through an in person visit or using a library Web site some 48percent of adults specifically visited a library in the past 12 months. A modest increase from the 44 percent who said that in late 2015.Question 16: What do most Americans say about local public libraries?Question 17: How can local public libraries benefit young people?Question 18：What does the 2016 survey show about adult library users?Passage 2A Savannah cat is a crossbreed between a domestic cat and a medium-sized wild African cat called the Serval. The unusual cross became popular among breeders at the end of the 1990s. And in 2001, the International Cat Association accepted it as a new registered breed. The savannahs are tall and slim and can weigh up to nine point one kilograms, making them one of the largest breeds of cats that people can own. They have a spotted code similar to that of many types of wild cats and their ears are very large. They are also commonly compared to dogs in their loyalty and can be trained to walk on a lead and to fetch, and often noted characteristic of the Savannah is its jumping ability. They are known to jump on top of doors and high cabinets. Some can leap about 2.5 metres high from a standing position. Cats are typically known for being very inquisitive and so are the Savannahs. They often learn how to open doors and cupboards. Many Savannah cats do not fear water and will play with or even dive into water. Some owners even shower with their Savannah Cats, presenting a water bowl to Savannah may also prove a challenge, as some will promptly begin to bat all the water out of the bowl until it is empty using their front paws.Question 19: What do we learn about the savannah cat?Question 20: What is characteristic of Savannah cats?Question 21: What do some people do with their Savannah cats?Passage 3When children start school for the very 1st time parents often feel a sense of excitement coupled with a touch of sadness at the end of an era. This is the start of a new adventure for children playing and interacting with new friends sharing, taking turns and settling into a new routine.But of course, this is not the start of yo ur child’s education which in fact began at birth. Back then, yo u would have been your child’s most influential teachers. During this time at home, your child would have learnt more than at any other period in their life. During your child’s first year in school much time will be spent in learning to read and they need to know that this is fun and worthwhile. Your child will naturally copy you so it is important that you are seen reading and enjoying books newspapers and magazines rather than just absorbed in screens. Ultimately an excellent education should be a close partnership between parents and teachers. A child’s year splits fairly neatly into thirds: a 3rd at school, a 3rd asleep and a third awake at home or on holiday.Irrespective of the quality of a school a child‘s home life is of key importance. It is thedetermining factor of their academic success. Your child may have started on a new journey but your work is far from finished.Question 22: How do parents feel when their children start going to school?Question 23: What does the passage say about children’s education?Question 24: What should parents do for the success of their children’s education?Question 25: What does the passage say is the key factor of loinbo’s academic success?。
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2018年12月News 1A device that weighs less than one kilogram is part of a mission that will allow scientists to deliver fourth generation or 4G mobile coverage to the moon in 2019.If successful，the tiny device will provide the moon with its first ever mobile phone network.The lunar network will support high definition streaming of video and data between the moon and earth.The network is part of a mission to the moon.This is a project with the goal of landing the first privately paid for mission to the moon.youdaokaoshen The 4G mission is set to launch from Cape Canaveral in the United States on a space X Falcon 9 rocket in 2019.Mission to the moon intends to establish and test the first elements of a communications network on the moon.The scientists working on the project opted to build a 4G rather than a fifth generation or 5G network.This is because fifth generation networks are still in testing and trial phases.This means that a 5G network may not yet be stable enough to work on the moon‘s surfaceQuestion 1：What are scientists planning to do？Question 2：Why did scientists choose to set up a 4G network in their mission？News 2It‘s responded to a fire Wednesday night at an abandoned mall in Heywood.The fire was reported at 9：26 pm at an old shopping center on Michigan Avenue near St.Mary’s Church.Six fire engines，two trucks and two chiefs responded to the scene.Crews had the fire under control in about 45 minutes and managed to contain the fire to its point of origin.youdaokaoshen There were some people inside the building when the fire broke out but there were no reports of any injuries.Fire investigators have responded to the scene but have not yet determined the cause of the fire.Firefighters will remain on the scene until later this morni ng to ensure that the fire doesn‘t start up again.Theshopping mall had not been in use since 2002.In 2014 City Hall developed a plan to knock down the building and replace it with affordablehousing.However the plan was dropped due to lack of funds.Question 3：What does the news item say about the fire？Question4：What had City Hall planned to do？News 3Potato chips in Japan are being sold for 6X their normal price.This is after the country‘s main manufacturer stopped sales due to a potatoshortage.Storms and floods and its main potato growing region last year caused the worst harvest and more than 3 decades.Local media reports suggest Calbee and its main rival Koike-ya are halting almost 50 products.“We don‘t know when we’ll be able to restart”， a company spokesman said.Snack lovers are panic buying and many supermarket shelves are bare.Japanese laws limit the amount of imported potatoes that can be used in Japanese made products.youdaokaoshen Japan says fear of disease is its main reason to block fresh imports.It still only allows potatoes from selected US states.This is only at certain times and on condition that they are processed at factories based near Japanese ports.But global warming has raised the possibility that domestic produce could be seriously affected by rare weather events more often.Question 5：What problem is Japan facing？Question 6：Why does Japan limit the import of potatoes？Question 7：What might affect Japanese domestic produce？Conversation 1M：Mr.Brown‘s lectur es are so boring.W：Yes，he is not a very exciting speaker.But the subject is interesting.M：During every one of his lectures，I try to listen I really try.But after about 10 minutes my mind begins to wander and I lose concentration.But I see that you seem to be OK.How do you stay focused through the entire hour？W：Well，what I do is keep my pen moving.M：What do you mean？W：It‘s a method of active concentration I read about.One of the most effective ways to concentrate is to write things down.But it has to be done by hand，not typing on a keyboard.You see writing by hand forces you to actually engage with what you’re learning in a more physical way.M：Do you review your notes afterwards then？W：Sometimes but that‘s not important.My note s may or may not be useful but the point is that by writing down what Mr.Brand says I can follow his line of thinking more easily.youdaokaoshen In fact，sometimes I draw a little too.M：You draw in class and that helps me pay attention？W：Yes，honestly it works for me.I just draw little lines and nonsense really.It was also in that article I read.It can keep the mind active，prevent getting bored and help to concentrate.Again the point is to listen hard while keeping the pen moving.If I‘m at home and I need to study what I do is read out loud.It has a similar effect to writing by hand.It helps memorize information in a physical way.Question 8.What does the man think of Mr.Brown‘s lectures？Question 9.What does the woman do during Mr.Brown‘s lectur es？Question 10.Why does the woman draw in class？Question 11.What does the woman say about reading out loud？Conversation 2M：And where is this？F ：These photos are from the Taj Mahal in India.We went there about ten years ago for our honeymoon.M：Was it romantic.F：Yeah.The Taj Mahal was a very romantic place.The guide told us there is a famous love story behind this building that all Indians learn in school.I think it was during the 1600 and the princess at that time died while giving birth to her 14th child.The Emperor loved the princess so much and was so sad when she died that he ordered the palace to be built in her honor.M：Wow ！That sounds very romantic.It looks amazing.F：Yes it‘s gorgeous.It’s also larger in real life than it looks in the photos.youdaokaoshen The building is very tall and there are gardens in a wall around it all.It‘s all built in this white stone and some walls of the building are decorated with jewels.M ：It must have been very crowded when you were there.F：Yes it‘s a very famous tourist destination.So there are thousands of visitors every day.M：Was the rest of India crowded？F：Yes，very crowded in many cities.It was sometimes so crowded that it was difficult to walk along the streets especially through busy markets.And there are so many cars.Traffic was terrible but the people were friendly.The culture is amazing and we had a great time.M：What about the food？F：the Indian food is great.There are lots of different dishes to try and every region has its own special food.Question 12.For what purpose did the woman go to India？Question 13.Why was the Taj Mahal built？Question 14.What does the woman say about the Taj Mahal？Question 15 what is the woman‘s impression of Indian cities？Passage 1A Pew Research Center survey of more than 1000 Americans conducted in April 2016 finds that Americans continue to express largely positive views about the current state of their local public libraries.For instance around three quarters say that public libraries provide them with the resources they need and 66 percent say the closing of their local public library would have a major impact on their community.Although notably just 33 percent say this would have a major impact on them personally or on their family.youdaokaoshen A majority of Americans feel libraries are doing a good job of providing a safe place for people to hang out or spend time as well as opening up educational opportunities for people of all ages and roughly half think their libraries contribute a lot to their communities in terms of helping spark creativity among young people and providing a trusted place for people to learn about new technologies.As in past Pew Research Center surveys of library use the April 2016 survey also measured Americans usage of and engagement with libraries.Overall，53 percent of Americans ages 16 and older have had some interaction with the puppet library in the past year either through an in person visit or using a library Web site some 48 percent of adults specifically visited a library in the past 12 months.A modest increase from the 44 percent who said that in late 2015.Question 16：What do most Americans say about local public libraries？Question 17：how can local public libraries benefit young people？Question 18：what does the 2016 survey show about adult library users？Passage 2A Savannah cat is a crossbreed between a domestic cat and amedium-sized wild African cat called the Serval.The unusual cross became popular among breeders at the end of the 1990s.And in 2001，the International Cat Association accepted it as a new registered breed.The savannahs are tall and slim and can weigh up to nine point one kilograms，making them one of the largest breeds of cats that people can own.They have a spotted code similar to that of many types of wild cats and their ears are very large.They are also commonly compared to dogs in their loyalty and can be trained to walk on a lead and to fetch，and often noted characteristic of the Savannah is its jumping ability.They are known to jump on top of doors and high cabinets.Some can leap about2.5 metres high from a standing position.youdaokaoshen Cats are typically known for being very inquisitive and so are the Savannahs.They often learn how to open doors and cupboards.Many Savannah cats do not fear water and will play with or even dive into water.Some owners even shower with their Savannah Cats，presenting a water bowl to Savannah may also prove a challenge，as some will promptly begin to bat all the water out of the bowl until it is empty using their front paws.Question 19.What do we learn about the savannah cat？Question 20.What is characteristic of Savannah cats？Question 21 What do some people do with their Savannah cats？Passage 3When children start school for the very 1st time parents often feel a sense of excitement coupled with a touch of sadness at the end of an era.This is thestart of a new adventure for children playing and interacting with new friends sharing，taking turns and settling into a new routine.But of course，this is not the start of your child‘s education which in fact began at birth.Back then，u woul d have been your child’s most influential teachers.During this time at home，ur child would have learnt more than at any other period in their life.During your child‘s first year in school much time will be spent in learning to read and they need to know that this is fun and worthwhile.youdaokaoshen Ur child will naturally copy u so it is important that u are seen reading and enjoying books newspapers and magazines rather than just absorbed in screens.Ultimately an excellent education should be a close part nership between parents and teachers.A child’s year splits fairly neatly into thirds：a 3rd at school，a 3rd asleep and a third awake at home or on holiday.Irrespective of the quality of a school a child‘s home life is of key importance.It is the determining factor of their academic success.Ur child may have started on a new journey but ur work is far from finished.Question 22 How do parents feel when their children start going to school？Question 23 What does the passage say about children‘s educat ion？Question 24 What should parents do for the success of their children‘s education？Question 25.What does the passage say is the key factor of loinbo’s academic success？。