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TEST4SECTION1K:ConferenceCentreReservations.Goodmorning.N:Hi.I'minterestedinthecomputingconferenceneRtmonth.K:Future Directions(ERample)inComputing?N:Res,that'sright.CouldIaskRouafewquestionsaboutit?K:Ofcourse.N:OK.IknowtheconferenceisforthreedaRsbutactuallRIwanttoattendontheFridaRand SaturdaRonlR.WillthatworkouttobeanRcheaper?K:Letmehavealook.Well,RoucouldregisterforthetwodaRsseparatelR,butthatwouldn't actuallRsaveRouverRmuchasitstillcosts￡35foreachdaR.Infact,ifRoucouldregisterfor thethreedaRs,RoualsogetaninvitationtoafreedinnerontheSaturdaRnight,sothat's probablRthebetteroption.N:Right,I'lldothat.Howmuchwillthefeesbeinthatease?K:It's￡75(Q1).N:Allright.I'dliketoregisterforthefullthreedaRs.Now,canIpaRthatbRcreditcard?K:I'mafraidnot.Rou'llhavetosendacheque(Q2)tous,orRoucanpaRattheconferenceoffice.N:Fine.Soit'sprobablReasiestifIpaRbRcheque.Nowthen,whatelsedoIneedtoarrange?Right.Howaboutaccommodation?Iguessthat'snotincludedintheprice?K:No,I'msorrR,it'snot,butwedohaveafewroomsavailablefordelegatesattheconference centreifRou'dlike.ThoseareverRcheapbutifRou'reinterestedRou'llneedtobooksoon, becausethere'salwaRsaheavRdemandforthem.TheRareonlR￡15(Q3)pernight,buttheR areverRbasicandRou'dhavetogetRourownbreakfast,becausetheRdon'tprovideRouwiththat.Butit'sverRconvenient,becauseit'sinthesamebuildingastheconferencerooms.N:Uhuh.K:Orthere'saverRreasonableguesthousewhichis￡25(Q4)pernight.AndIthinkthatincludes Rourbreakfast.N:Isitclosetotheconferencecentre?K:Itwouldbeabouta ten-minute walk awaR from here(Q5).N:Isee.Thatsoundsquitereasonable.K:Thedetailsareallinourconference pack(Q6).whichI'llsendRou.N:Great,thanksThat'llheverRuseful.Oh,andcanRoualsosendmeanapplicationform?K:Ofcourse.I'llgetthatintheposttoRoustraightawaR.IsthereanRthingelse?N:Res,actuallR.CanRoutellmewhereeRactlRtheconferencecentreis?K:Well,it'sonSouth(Q7)ParkRoadandit'srightattheendoftheroadneRttothelibrarR(Q8).It'saten-minutetaRiridefromthestationandwillcostRou￡5(Q9).Otherwise,Roucantakethe buswhichrunseverRhalfanhourfromthestation-that'sthe21A(Q10)-anditbringsRou straighttotheconferencecentre.N:Right,gotthat.SECTION2Goodmorningandwelcome,everRbodR.I'mJennRStewartandI'mtheStaffManagerhere attheeRhibitioncentre.We'reeRpectingthisRear'sInternationalTravelERhibitiontoattractover10,000visitorsadaR,ladiesandgentlemen,andRouareamongthetwohundredeRtra staffrecruitedtohelplookafterthem.Now,tohelpthingsrunsmoothlR,wehavedivided Rouintofourteams-theblueteam,thegreenteam,theredteam,andtheRellowteam.SofirstI'lleRplainhowtheteamsaredividedup,andthenwe'llbegivingRoucolour-codedT-shirtssowecanidentifRRoumoreeasilR.Firstofall,thosewhowillbelookingafterthe phonesandhandlingallcallsregardingtheeRhibition,Rouwillbeontheredteam.Now,we've also out the entrance staff on the red team and Rou'll be stamping the entrance tickets(Q11) andgivingoutpublicitRleaflets,OK? ThoseofRouinvolvedindistributingentranceticketswillbeontheRellowteamandwe've alsoputthoseofRouwho'llbestaffingtheinformationboothsaroundtheconference centreontheRellowteam,soRou'llbegettingaRellowT-shirt.Now,mostofthehospitalitR staffhavebeenputintheblueteam,sothe chefs among Rou and the kitchen hands willall need a blue T-shirt(Q12).but,becauseofthesheernumbers,allwaitingstaffwillbeonthe Rellowteam,andthisincludesthebarstaffamongRou.Those who will be monitoring anddirecting the traffic in the car parks are on the green team.(Q13)soRou'llneedtogetagreen T-shirt.ThisRearwe'vealsoemploRedaconsiderablenumberofattendantstodirectthe humantrafficaroundtheconferencecentre.Now,Rou'llbeworkingintheeRhibitionhall atalltimes,givingdirectionsandgenerallRhelpingpeoplewheneverRoucan.andRouwill beintheredteam,sopleasecollectaredT-shirt.Right,nowthateverRoneknowswhatteamtheR'rein,we'llgetonwiththeorientationand trainingprogrammeandfirstI'llrunthroughtherestoftodaR'sprogramme,whichRou shouldhaveinfrontofRou,sothatRoucangetageneralideaofwhatelseisinstoretodaR. Thisintroductionfinishesat9.30andthenRou'llbehearingfromAnneSmith.Anneworks intheaccountsdepartmentonleveltwoandshelooksafteralltemporarRstaff,andso sheisthepersontoseeifRouhaveanRproblemsregardingpaR.AnnewillbeeRplaining whenandhowRougetthis.ShewillalsobehandingoutRourtaR(Q14)forms.AndIwilljust stressthatalltaRformsmustbecompletedandreturnedtoAnnebeforeRourpaRcanbe processed.FollowingAnne'stalkRou'llhearfromPeterChen,ourConferenceManager, andhewillbegoingoveraplanoftheconferencecentrewithRou,whichwillhelpRouto orientRourselves.HewillalsogothroughthesecuritR(Q15)arrangementswithRouandshow RouthefireeRits.Thenat10.30,therewillbeacoffeebreakinthestaffcanteen,whichis locateddownontheground floor(Q16).Now,afterthebreakwe'llbemovingtoadifferent locationforavideopresentation,soinsteadofcomingbackhere,we'dlikeRoualltogo toLecture Room three-one-one(Q17).Rou'llfinditonthissamelevel,justdownthehalland thereRouwillbeshownavideoaboutimportantsafetRissuesintheworkplace,calledSafetR at Work(Q18).We'llfinishoffthemorningwithlunch,whichshouldgiveeverRonea chancetomeetandgettoknoweachother,andwe'llbeservingRouabuffetlunchintheMain Hall(Q19).whichisonthefirstfloor,from12.00o'clock.AfterlunchRou'llbe dividedupintoRourteamstomeetRourteam leaders(Q20)andwe'rehopingtobeall finishedbR3.00soIwon'tdelaRRouanRlonger,andI'llhandoverto...SECTION3N:Goodafternoon.Can1helpRou?T:Goodafternoon.Res,I'vejusttransferredtotheSchoolofEducation,andI'dlikeinformation aboutjoiningthelibrarR.N:Well,theSchoolofEducationhaslibrariesontwosites,asI'msureRouknow.Thisonehereis theFordhamSite,andtheotherisonCastleRoad.T:AndisthereanRdifferencebetweenthetwolibraries?N:NotintermsoftheirfacilitiesAccesstoonlinedatabasesandtheInternetisavailableatboth sitesandeachsitehasarangeofreference(Q21)materialsoneducation.T:OhRes.Isee.N:ButtheCastleRoadsitehasbooksonthesociologRofeducationandacollectionof teRtbooks(Q22)andteachingresourcescoveringmostofthesubjectstaughtinsecondarR(Q23) schools.T:Ah,right,butI'mtrainingtobeaprimarRteachersoIneedtolookatmaterialsforthefiveto elevenagegroup.N:ThenRou'vecometotherightplace.AtFordhamweholdmaterialrelatingtoprimarR(Q24) education,aswellasspecialneeds,butofcourseRou'llneedtofamiliariseRourselfwithboth sitestomakethemostofourresourcesT:Rouhaven'tmentionedperiodicals.AretheRheldatbothsites?N:Currentissues,ResbutifRouwanttolookatback(Q25)issuesRou'llneedtousetheCD-ROM databaseswhichareheldhereatFordham.T:Isee.Now,aboutborrowingbooks.I'mlivingoutoftown,soI'mhopingIcanborrowquitea fewitems,andcutdownonthenumberoftripsIhavetomake.N:Right,well,memberscanborrowtwobooksatatimefromeachsite.T:OnlRtwobooks?N:OnlRtwofromeachsite,hutthat'sfouraltogether.T:OhIsee,andhowlongcanIhangontothemfor?N:Theborrowingperiodisonemonth,butofcoursebookscanberenewed.RoucanrenewanR itemamaRimumofthreetimes.T:DoIhavetocometothelibrarRtodothat?N:No,RoucandoitbRtelephoneoremail,butRoucan'trenewoverdue(Q26)booksthiswaR,onlRbeforeorontheduedatestampedinthehook.We'llneedRourfullname,Rourborrower numberandthenameofthesitelibrarRRouborrowedtheitemsfrom.T:SotheoreticallRIcanborrowbooksforuptothreemonths-isthatwhatRou'resaRing?N:Res,providedtheR'renotrecalled.T:So,whathappensthen?N:Well,sometimesanitemisrequestedbRanotherborrower,inwhichcasewe'dsendRoualetter, andRou'dhavetoreturnthebookwithinseven working daRs(Q27).Don'tforgetwe'reclosedon SundaRs.T:OK.T:IeRpectit'lltakemeawhiletofindwhatIneed.There'ssuchalothere.N:Resthereis,butifRouneedhelpgettingstarted,thistermwe'rerunningthreestudRskills workshops.T:Oh?WhataretheRon?N:Er,letmesee.Thefirstone'sonresources-Res,hereitis.How to use the librarR's resources.That includes everRthing, notjust the print and technical resources.(Q28/29/30)T:Thatsoundsuseful,IsthereanRthingonusingtheInternet?N:Er,let'ssee.TheoneontheInternetforbeginnerswaslastterm.Thisterm it's finding research materials online(Q28/29/30).T:Thatsoundsinterestingtoo,hm,what'sthelastone?N:It'sa worksbop on dissertations(Q28/29/30).T:WhatdoRoumean-howtowriteone?N:Er,noit'smoretodowithacademicwritingconventions,Rouknow-writingabibliographR andhowtorefertosourcesinRourteRt.Thatsortofthing.AnRwaR,here'saleafletwith informationaboutallthree.T:Thanksalot.That'llbeverRuseful.N:Rou'rewelcome.SECTION4Well,mostpeoplethinkthatlionsonlRcomefromAfrica.AndRouwouldbeforgivenfor thinkingthis,becauseinfactmostlionsdocomefromAfrica.Butthishasn'talwaRsbeenthecase.IfwegobacktenthousandRearswewouldfindthattherewerelionsroaming vastsectionsoftheglobe.Butnow,unfortunatelR,onlRverRsmallsectionsofthelions' formerhabitatremain.MRparticularinterestisAsiaticlions,whichareasub-speciesofAfricanlions.It's almosta hundred thousand Rears since the Asiatic lions split off and developed as a sub-species.(Q31) AtonetimetheAsiaticlionwaslivingasfarwestasGreeceandtheRwerefoundfromthere, inabandthatspreadeastthroughvariouscountriesoftheMiddleEast,allthewaRtoIndia.Inmuseums,RoucannowseeGreek coins that have clear images of the Asiaticlion on them(Q32).Mostofthemaredatedataround500B.C.However,Europe saw its lastAsiatic lion roaming free two thousand Rears ago(Q33).OvertheneRtnineteenhundredRears thenumbersofAsiaticlionsintheotherareasdeclinedsteadilR,butitwasonlRin thenineteenthcenturRthattheRdisappearedfromeverRwherebutIndia.So,howcanRoutellanAsiaticlionfromanAfricanlion,withwhichRou'reprobablRmore familiar?Well,ingeneral,AsiaticlionsarenotasbigasAfricanlionsThecolourismore orlessthesame,buttheappearanceofthemaneisdifferent-that'sthehairaroundthelion'sfaceandneck.TheAsiaticlion'smaneisnoticeablRshorterthantheAfricanlion'sAsiatic lions also have a long fold of skin on their undersides, whereas not manRAfrican lions have this(Q34).Well,I'dliketotalktoRounowabouttheGirSanctuarRinIndia.That'swhereI'vejust comebackfrom.ThesanctuarRwasestablishedspecificallRtoprotecttheAsiaticlion.It's1,450(Q35)squarekilometresinareaandmostofitisforest.Therearenowaround threehundredAsiaticlionsinIndiaandalmostallofthemareinthissanctuarR.ButdespitelivinginasanctuarR,whichmakesthemsafefromhunters,theRstillfacea numberofproblemsthatthreatentheirsurvival.Oneoftheseistheever-presentdangerofdisease(Q36).ThisiswhatkilledmorethanathirdofAfrica'sSerengetilionsin1994,and peoplearefearfulthatsomethingsimilarcouldhappenintheGirSanctuarRandkilloff manRoftheAsiaticlionsthere.India'slionsareparticularlRvulnerablebecausetheRhavealimitedgenepool.Thereason forthisisinteresting-it'sbecauseallofthemaredescendedfromafewdozenlionsthat weresavedbRaprince(Q37)whotookaparticularinterestinthem.HewasverRwealthR,and hemanagedtoprotectthemotherwisetheR'dprobablRhavediedoutcompletelR. WhenRouseetheAsiaticlioninIndia,whatRousenseisenormousvitalitR.TheR'reverR impressivebeastsandRouwouldneverguessthattheRhadthisvulnerabilitRwhenRou lookatthem.TheAsiaticlionsdon'thavetheGirSanctuarRtothemselves,Ishouldadd.TheRactuallR shareitwithabouttwothousandfarmers.Asignificantproportionofthelions'diet(Q38)is madeupofthelivestockofthesefarmers-goats,chickensandsoon-asmuchasathird, infact.AndtheR'veevenbeenknowntoattack humans(Q39),especiallRintimesofdrought. Onefinalpieceofinterestinginformation-inancientIndiaoneofthegreatesttestsof leadership(Q40)foramanwastofightalion.Nowitseems,inmodernIndiaitwillbeagreat testtoseeifthelioncanbesaved,I'msurethisissomethingthatallofRouwillshare concernfortoo.。

6月大学英语六级听力原文

最牛英语口语培训模式：躺在家里练口语，全程外教一对一，三个月畅谈无阻！洛基英语，免费体验全部在线一对一课程：/ielts/xd.html（报名网址）Part ⅠListening ComprehensionSection A1 W:Good moring,I’m here to see Mr.Addison.M: Mr.Addison went to Washington last Monday for a conference, and will be back on Thursday night.If you like ,you may come again on Friday moring.Q:When will Mr.Addison return?2 M:I wonder wether it would be possible to change this double room to two single rooms.W:Sorry,Sir.All the single rooms are occupied.But if you like , I can check with Imperial Hotel to see if they have any.Q:What’s the women going to do for the man?3 M:Bill was a great guy.He was drowned while rescuing a child from the icy water of the river yesterday.W:Well,as far as I know, that was not the first dangerous situation he was in.Q:Which of the following best describles Bill.4W:It’s good to see you again.What are you doing these days? You’re still working at the sameplace,aren’t you?M:Yes,I am .And I’m counting the days until retirement.Q:What can we learn about the man?5 M:Susan,have you read the notice on bulletin board?I’ve won the scholarship for the next semester.W:I knew you would. You certainly deserve it.Q:What does the women mean?6 M:What kind of father am I?My only son almost died,and I didn’t even know he was ill.W:Don’t blame youself.You were too busy to pay attention to him.If his mother was still alive,things would have been much better.Q:Why dose the man blame himself?7M:I’ve just got back from the holiday you arranged for me.But I must tell you the hotel was really awful.It was miles from the sea.The food was awful,too.The bedroom was dirty.W:Sorry about that.it’s not really our fault.The contract does say that the hotel accommodation is not our responsibility.Q:Where is the conversation probably taking place?8 W:Suppose the company offered you a pay raise, a 50%,would you like be sodetermined to leave and look for a job else where?M:Yes,I’ve set my mind on it.I’d like to find a job with full scope to show my ability.Q:Why has the man decided to leave to company?9 W:How are their talks going on?Have they reached any agreement?M:They only seemed to have agreed to set another date for further talks.Q:What can we infer from the conversation?10 M:Excuse me, madam.Could I leave this here for a few hours,please?W:Well, it’s a bit……er……unusual ,isn’t?Why not go to the left-luggage office over there?Q:What dose the man ask the women to do?Passage OneToday ,air travel is far safer than driving a car on a busy motor way.But there is a danger that grows every years.From the moment an airplane takes off to the moment it lands,every movement is watched on radar screens.Air-traffic controllers tell the pilot exacly when to turn,when to climb and when to come down.The air-traffic controllers around a busy airport may handle 1000 planes a day.Any place that flies near the airport comes under the orders of the controllers there.Even a small mistakes on their part could cause disaster.Recently,such a disaster almost happened.Two large jets were flying towards the airport.One was carrying 69 passengers and had come from Toronto.The other was carrying 176 passengers from Chicago.An air-traffic controller noticed on his radar screen that the two planes were too close to each other.He ordered one to the right and to climb.But he made a mistake.He ordered the wrong plane to do this.So,instead of turing away from the second plane.they avioded each other by the smallest part of the danger the grows every year.11．Which factor can most seriously endanger airplanes according to this passage? 12．What happen to the two large jets?13．Why were the two large jets specially mentioned?Passage TwoI’ll still be working.but things will different.With any luck, I’ll be earning more money.The most important thing will be the job itself,and hoe interesting it is,I mean.I hope I’ll be able to choose the kind of job I do and who I work for.Of course,I like to have more money and more authority than I have now. But I don’t think that’s the only thing in life. What I really want is to be more independent than I am now.To have more control over my own life.Perhaps open a small resaurant ,or write a book or something like that.I’m not really sure if I’ll ever havechildren,or even if I want to be married.It all depends.Of couse,if Imeet the right person,anything could happen.But I won’t feel that my life is empty and meaningless if I’m still living alone ten years or even twenty years from now.Not at all.My mother is always saying thereis nothing like a good relationship.But I am not so sure.There is nothing worse than a really bad one,either.14．What is the speaker talking about?15．What does the speaker want most?16．What will the speaker most probably do in the future?17．What is the speaker’mother always suggesting to him?Passage ThreeJane Adams came from a well-to-do and cultured family.She was so distressed about the misery of poor people that she left her fine home to spend her life in the slums of Chicago.In 1889,she established a settlement house where she intiated many projects such as hot-lunch service for factory workers,day-care centes for little children,free classes for young people and adults gymnasium and an art gallery.Immigrants and other poor people came to her settlement house for advice and help as well as for fun. Jane Adams was also active in fighting against the use of child labour and against war.She worked for women' right to vote and for improving the situation of the blacks.She initiated country vacation programmes for poor city children. Jane Adams had great influence on the development of social work in the United States and in other parts of the world .She promoted the idea of responsibility for the welfare of the poor.Settlement houses of a similar kind were founded in many poor neighbourhoods to make the lives of the poor more meaningful.In 1931, Jane Adams was awarded the Nobel Prize for what she ahd done for society.18．Where did Jane Adams spend her life after she left her home?19．For whom did Jane Adams start the country vacation programmes? 20．What’s the passage mainly about?“成千上万人疯狂下载。

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Text1:Section: 11-4 complete, no more than three words9-10 write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer9 To join the centre, you need to book an instructor’s10 To book a trial session, speak to David (0458 95311) Section: 211-16 choose, What change has been made to each part of thetheatre?Part of the theatre11 box office12 shop13 ordinary seats14 seats for wheelchair users15 lifts16 dressing rooms17-20 complete, no more than two words and/or a number21 choose21 What is Brian going to do before the course starts?A attend a classB write a reportC read a book22-25 complete, no more than two words26-30 complete, no more than two wordsThe Business Resource Centre contains materials such as books and manuals to be used for training. It is possible to hire 26and27. There are materials for working on study skills (e.g.28) and other subjects include finance and 29.30membership costs £50 per year.31-37 complete, no more than two wordsSocial history of the East End of London38-40 choose THREE of the following problems are mentioned in connection with 20th century housing in the East End?A unsympathetic landlordsB unclean waterC heating problemsD high rentsE overcrowdingF poor standards of buildingG houses catching fireText2:Section: 11-5 complete, no more than two words and/or a numberCHILDREN ’S ART AND CRAFT WORKSHOPS● Adults must accompany children under 1 ● Cost: £2.50● Workshops held in: Winter House, 2 Street ● Security device: must push the 3 to open door ● Should leave car behind the 4● Book workshops by phoning the 5 (on 200765)6-10 complete, no more than two wordsSection: 211-14 complete, no more than two words and/or a numberTRAIN INFORMATION11 Local services depart from railway station.12 National services depart from the railway station.13 Trains for London depart every each day during the week. 14 The price of a first class ticket includes.15-17 complete, no more than two words and/or a number18-20 choose THREE attractions can you visit at present by trainfrom Trebirch?A a science museumB a theme parkC a climbing wallD a mining museumE an aquariumF a castleG a zoon21-30 complete no more than three words and/or a numberDissertation Tutorial Record (Education) Name: Sandy Gibbons31-37 choose31 Some photographs of a horse running showedA all feet off groundB at least one foot on the groundC two feet off the ground32 The Scotsman employed by EdisonA designed a system to use the technology Edison had inventedB used available technology to make a new systemC was already an expert in motion picture technology33 One major problem with the first system was thatA only one person could be filmedB people could only see very short filmsC the camera was very heavy34 Rival systems started to appear in Europe after people hadA been told about the American systemB seen the American systemC used the American system35 In 1895, a famous new system was developed byA a French team working aloneB a French and German team working togetherC a German team who invented the word ‘cinema’36 Longer films were not made at the time because of problems involvingA the subject matterB the cameraC the film projector37 The ‘Lantham Loop’ invention relied onA removing tension between the film reelsB adding three more film reels to the systemC making one of the film reels more effective38-40 complete, no more than three words38 The first motion picture was called The. 39were used for first time on film in 1926.40 Subtitles were added to The Lights of New York because of itsText3:Section: 11-10 complete, no more one word and/or a number11-13 chooseTHE HISTORY OF ROSEWOOD HOUSE11 When the writer Sebastian George first saw Rosewood House, heA thought he might rent itB felt it was too expensive for himC was unsure whether to buy it 12 Before buying the house, George hadA experienced severe family problemsB struggled to become a successful authorC suffered a serious illness13 According to the speaker, George viewed Rosewood House asA a rich source of material for his booksB a way to escape from his workC a typical building of the region14-17 write the correct letter, A-J14 Pear Alley 15 Mulberry Garden 16 Shop 17 Tea Room18-20 complete, ONE WORD ONLYRIVER WALK18 Yon can walk through the that goes along the river bank. 19 You can go over the and then into a wooded area. 20 On your way back, you could also go up to the .21-24 complete, no more than 3 words and/or a number MARKETING ASSIGNMENT21 For their assignment, the students must investigate one part of the .22 The method the students must use to collect data is .23 In total, the students must interview people.24 Jack thinks the music preference of listeners are similar.25-30 complete, no more than two wordsSection: 431-34 chooseIRELAND IN THE NEOLITHIC PERIOD31 According to the speaker, it is not clearA when the farming economy was introduced to IrelandB why people began to farm in IrelandC where the early Irish farmers came from32 What point does the speaker make about breeding animals in Neolithic Ireland?A Their number must have been above a certain levelB They were under threat from wild animalsC Some species died out during this period33 What does the speaker say about the transportation of animals?A Livestock would have limited the distance the farmers could sailB Neolithic boats were too primitive to have been usedC Probably only a few breeding animals were imported34 What is the main evidence for cereal crops in Neolithic Ireland?A the remains of burnt grain in potsB the marks left on posts by grainsC the patterns painted on the surface of pots35-40 write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDSSTONE TOOLS35 Ploughs could either have been pulled by or by cattle.●T he farmers needed homes which were permanent dwellings.36 In the final stages of axe-making, and were necessaryfor grinding and polishing.37 Irish axes were exported from Ireland to and England.POTTERY MAKING●T he colonisers used clay to make pots.38 The of the pots was often polished to make them watertight.39 Clay from areas was generally used.40 Decoration was only put around the of the earliest pots.Text4:Section: 11-10 complete, no more than two words and/or a numberThree day cost: 1£Payment by 2or on arrivalAccommodation:Conference Centre●3£per night●near to conference roomsGuest House●4£per night●approximately 5walk from Conference CentreFurther documents to be sent:●6●an application formLocation:Conference Centre is on 7Park Road, next to the 8Taxi costs 9£or take bus number 10from staton. Section: 211-13 choose THREE answers from the box and write the correct letter, A-D11 checking entrance tickets12 preparing refreshments13 directing car-park traffic14-20 complete, no more than three words and/or a numberSection: 321-25 complete, ONE WORD ONLY26-27 answer the questions, no more than two and/or a number26 Which books cannot be renewed by telephone or email?27 How much time is allowed to return recalled books?28-30 Which THREE topics do this term’s study skills workshops cover?A An introduction to the InternetB How to carry out research for a dissertationC Making good use of the whole range of library servicesD Planning a dissertationE Standard requirements when writing a dissertationF Using the Internet when doing researchG What books and technical resources are available in the librarySection: 431-34 choose31 When did Asiatic lions develop as a separate sub-species?A about 10,000 years agoB about 100,000 years agoC about 1,000,000 years ago32 Pictures of Asiatic lions can be seen on ancient coins from?A GreeceB The Middle EastC India33 Asiatic lions disappeared from EuropeA 2,500 years agoB 2,000 years agoC 1,900 years ago34 Very few African lions haveA a long maneB a coat with carried coloursC a fold of skin on their stomach31-34 complete, no more than TWO words and/or a numberTHE GIR SANCTUARY35 The sanctuary has an area of approximately square kilometres.36 One threat to the lions in the sanctuary is .37 The ancestors of the Gir Sanctuary lions were protected by a .38 A large part of the lion’s consists of animals belonging to local farmers.39 The lions sometimes , especially when water is short.40 In the India a man would fight a lion as a test of .。

6月大学英语六级听力原文文字版

6月大学英语六级听力原文文字版Section A短对话1W: Can you come to the concert with me this weekend? Or do you have to prepare for exams?M: I still have a lot to do, but maybe a break would do me good.Q: What will the man probably do?2W: What does the paper say about the horrible incident that happened this morning on flight 870 to Hongkong?M: It ended with the arrest of the 3 hijackers. They have forced the plane to fly to Japan, but all the passengers and crew members landed safely.Q: What do we learn from the conversation?3M: Hello, this is the most fascinating article I've ever come across. I think you should spare some time to read it.W: Oh, really? I thought that anything about the election will be tedious.Q: What are the speakers talking about?4W: I'm not going to trust the restaurant credit from that magazine again. The food here doesn't taste anything like what we had in Chinatown.M: It definitely wasn't worth the wait.Q: What do we learn from the conversation?5W: Do you know what's wrong with Mark? He's been acting very strange lately.M: Come on. With his mother hospitalized right after he's taken on a new job. He's just gone a lot on his mind.Q: What do we learn from the conversation about Mark?6W: There were only 20 students at last night's meeting, so nothing could be loaded on.M: That's too bad. They'll have to turn up in great numbers if they want a voice on campus issues.Q: What does the man mean?7M: I try to watch TV as little as possible, but it's so hard.W: I didn't watch TV at all before I retired, but now I can hardly tear myself away from it.Q: What do we learn from the conversation?8W: I'm having a problem registering for the classes I want.M: That's too bad, but I'm pretty sure you'll be able to work everything out before this semester starts.Q: What does the man mean?长对话Conversation 1W: Jack, sit down and listen. This is important. we’ ll have to tackle the problems of the exporting step by step. And the first move is to get an up-to-date picture of where we stand now.M: Why don’t we just concentrate on expending here at home?W: Of course, we should hold on to our position here. But you must admit the market here is limited.M: Yes, but i t’s safe. The government keeps out foreigners with import controls. So I must admit I feel sure we could hold our own against foreign bikes.W: I agree. That’s why I am suggesting exporting. Because I feel we can compete with the best of them.M: What you are really saying is that we’d make more profit by selling bikes abroad, where we have a cost advantage and can charge high prices.W: Exactly.M: But, wait a minute. Packaging, shipping, financing, etc. will push up our cost and we could no better off, maybe worse off.W: OK. Now there are extra cost involved. But if we do it right, they can be built into the price of the bike and we can still be competitive.M: How sure are you about our chances of success in the foreign market?W: Well, that’s the sticky one. It’s going to need a lot of research. I’m hoping to get your help. Well, come on, Jack. Is it worth it, or not?M: There will be a lot of problems.W: Nothing we can’t handle.M: Um… I’m not that hopeful. But, yes, I think we should go ahead with the feasibility study.W: Marvelous, Jack. I was hoping you be on my side.9. What does the woman intend to do?10. Why does the man think it’s safe to focus on the home market?11. What is the man’s concern about selling bikes abroad?12. What do the speakers agree to do?Conversation 2W: What does the term “alternative energy source” mean?M: When we think of energy or fuel for our homes and cars, we think of petroleum, a fossil fuel processed from oil removed from the ground, of which there was a limited supply. But alternative fuels can be many things. Wind, sun and water can all be used to create fuel.W: Is it a threat of running out of petroleum real?M: It has taken thousands of years to create the natural stores of petroleum we have now. we are using what is available at a much faster rate that it is being produced over time. The real controversy surrounding the mass petroleum we have is how much we need to keep in reserve for future use. Most experts agree that by around 2025, the petroleum we use will reach a peak. Then production and availability will begin to seriously decline. This is not to say there will be no petroleum at this point. But it’ll become very difficult and therefore expensive to extract.。

2021年6月6级第二套听力原文

2021年6月6级第二套听力原文Part I Listening Comprehension (25 minutes)Section A1. M: The concert was fantastic, wasn't it?W: Yes, it was amazing. I've never heard such beautiful music before.Q: What do we learn from the conversation?2. W: I really like your watch. Where did you get it?M: Thanks. I got it online. There are many good deals online.Q: What does the man imply?3. W: Excuse me, I'm looking for the nearest ATM. Can you tell me where it is?M: Sure. Turn left here and you'll see the ATM on the corner of the next block.Q: What does the man tell the woman to do?4. M: What kind of music do you enjoy listening to?W: I like all kinds of music, but I guess I prefer classical music. Q: What does the woman like best?5. W: I called the restaurant to make a reservation, but they're fully booked.M: Well, there's always takeout. We can order online and pick itup from there.Q: What does the man suggest they do?6. W: The weather is getting colder these days, don't you think? M: Yes, but it's not as bad as it was last year.Q: What do we learn about the weather from the conversation?7. W: I heard you had a big party last night. How did it go?M: It was fun, but it got pretty late. I'm still recovering.Q: What does the man say about the party?8. W: I can't seem to find my passport. I think I left it somewhere. M: You'd better check your luggage again. It's probably in there. Q: What does the man suggest the woman do?9. M: Do you think you'll have time to come to the game tonight? W: Sorry, I can't make it. I have a meeting at work that will go late.Q: What is the woman's reason for not going to the game?10. W: I'm not feeling well. I think I'm coming down with something.M: You should go see the doctor if you're not feeling better soon. Q: What does the man suggest the woman do?Section BPassage OneAfter graduating from college, many people choose to travel or live in another country for a period of time. This can be a valuable experience that teaches independence, responsibility, and cultural awareness. But staying in a foreign country is not always easy. One of the biggest challenges is language. To feel comfortable and enjoy your environment, it's important to learn at least the basics of the language spoken there.Another challenge is making friends. When you're away from your familiar social circle, it can be difficult to meet new people. But there are many ways to connect with the locals. Language exchange programs, volunteering, and shared activities are all good ways to meet new people and build friendships.Q: What is the main challenge for people who decide to live in aforeign country?Passage TwoRaising kids is difficult, especially in today's world where technology dominates all aspects of life. Many parents worry about how to control their children's use of technology. While there's no one-size-fits-all solution, experts say that communication is key. Parents should talk to their children about technology and its effects on their lives. They should set clear guidelines for screen time, and lead by example by following those guidelines themselves.Parents should also keep an eye on what their children are doing online. There are many apps that allow parents to monitor their children's social media accounts, and they can also use parental controls on devices to block certain websites or limit usage during certain times of day.Finally, parents should encourage their children to engage in activities that don't involve screens. This could be anything from outdoor sports to playing an instrument.Q: What is the most important thing parents should do to control their children's use of technology?Passage ThreeEating local food is a great way to experience a new culture. But for some people, especially those with dietary restrictions, findingsomething to eat can be a challenge. In these cases, it's helpful to do some research beforehand. Look up the local cuisine and pick out some dishes that are compatible with your diet.It's also a good idea to learn some basic phrases in the local language, such as "vegetarian" or "gluten-free." This will make it easier to communicate with servers and chefs.Another option is to self-cater. Many accommodations have kitchens or kitchenettes where guests can cook their own meals. This is especially helpful for people with severe food allergies or sensitivities.Q: What is one way to ensure that people with dietary restrictions have something to eat when traveling?Section C1. W: Did you hear about the new travel restrictions to Japan? M: Yes, I did. It's too bad because I was planning to go there next month.Q: What do we learn from the conversation?2. W: I'm thinking of getting a new car, but I'm not sure if I can afford it.M: You might want to consider getting a used car instead. They're often cheaper and just as reliable.Q: What does the man suggest the woman do?3. W: Can I borrow your calculator for a minute?M: Sure thing. Here you go.Q: What does the man do?4. M: I'm really struggling with this math problem. Can you help me out?W: Sure. Let me take a look.Q: What does the woman offer to do?5. W: I heard that the university is going to cancel all classes tomorrow because of the weather.M: Really? I haven't heard anything about that.Q: What do we learn from the conversation?6. M: I think we should get a head start on the project. We only have two weeks left.W: That's a good idea. When should we start?Q: What do the speakers plan to do?7. W: I can't decide which shirt to wear. Which one do you like better?M: I like the blue one. It looks good on you.Q: What does the man think about the blue shirt?8. W: Do you have any plans for the weekend?M: Not really. I was thinking of maybe going to the movies or something.Q: What does the man plan to do over the weekend?9. M: I'm really tired. I stayed up late last night studying for the exam.W: You should try taking a nap. That always helps me when I'm tired.Q: What does the woman suggest the man do?10. W: I can't believe how much homework we have to do this week.M: Tell me about it. I feel like I've been studying all day.Q: What do the speakers think about their homework load?。

剑桥雅思Cambridge Ielts 6 Text2-Listening-Section4的逐字听写稿(核对版)

剑6 T2L2S4 Lecture介绍：这个lecture的速度为正常，平均每秒单词朗读数量为3-4个。

Lecture31-40第一部分（00:59——4:11）Many believe that the story first began in America in 1877 when two friends were arguing over whether a horse ever had all four feet or hooves off the ground when it galloped.(1:12) To settle the bet(解决纷争), a photographer was asked to photograph a horse galloping. And the bet was settled because you could see that all the hooves were off the ground in some of the photos. (1:25) what was even more interesting was that if the photos were shown in quick succession（紧接着）, the horse looked like it was running, in other words “moving pictures”.(1:37). The person who became interested in taking the moving pictures to its next step was the famous American inventor Thomas Edison. (1:47) Actually, he didn’t do the work himself but rather ask a young Scotsman in his employ（他所雇用的）to design a system, which he did. Now this young fellow was clever.(1:59). Because the first thing he did was（省略了to）study other systems—primitive they were—of moving pictures and then put all the existing technologies together to make the first entire motion picture system.(2:13). He designed acamera, a projector device and the film. The system was first shown in New York in 1894 and was really very popular. Apparently, people lined uparound the block（在街区周围）to see the wonderful new invention. (2:30). There were, however, a couple of problems with the system. The camera weighed over 200 kilograms and only one person at a time could see the film. (2:43).Well now,news of the new system in America travelled fast and a number ofrival European systemsstarted to appear once peoplehad heard about it. The single problem with all the systems was they couldn’t project the film onto a screen—(3:00)you know, so more than one person could see it. Then in 1895, three systems were all developed, more or less at the same time and independently of each other.(3:11). I guessthemost famous of these was by the L umiereBrothers from France, and they called their system “the Cinematographe”, which of course is where the word cinema comes from.(3:23)There were also two brothers in Germanywho developed the successful system and they called it the “Bioskop”. (3:30)Well now, once the problem of the projection had been solved,the next challenge for the inventors was to make the film longer and more interesting. (3:39) A continuing problem at the time was that the filmshad a tendency（有……的倾向）to break when they were being played —a problem which was caused by the tension between the two wheels, or reels as they are called, which hold the film. (3:54)Nowthis problem was solved by two American brothers. They develop the “Lantham Loop” which was the simple addition of the third reel between the two main reels, and this took all the tension away with the result that the film stopped snapping.(4:11)第二部分（4:16——5:56）So now there was a real possibility of having films of more than 2 or 3 minutes films, and this led to the making of the Great Train Robbery-the very first movie made. (4:29)It only lasted 11 minutes but was an absolute sensation. And there were cases of people watching the movie and actually fainting when the character fired a gun at the camera! (4:41)Almost overnight moviesbecame a craze, and by 1905 people in America were lining up to see movies in “store theatres”, as they were called then.(4:53)I guess the next big step in terms of developmen t of t echnology was to have people actually talking on the film.(5:02)And the first step towards this was in 1926 when sound effects were first used on a film. It wasn’t until the following year however that the first “talkie”, as they were called then was made. (5:17)This film featured actors speaking only during parts of the film and was called the Jazz Singer, and it wasn’t until 1928 that the first all-talking film was produced, and this was called the Lights of New York.(5:32) Unfortunately, the sound on this early film was not very good and I believe they put the subtitles on the film—(5:41)that is, they printed the dialogue along the bottom of the film to compensate for this poor sound quality. (5:47)Now, with the addition of sound, moving pictures became far more difficult to make.…(5:56)。

2024年6月大学英语六级听力原文(第1套)

2024年6月大学英语六级听力原文(第1套)Conversation OneThank you for meeting with me, Stephen, at such a short notice.Not a problem, Margaret.Now please give me some good news. Have you agreed to my last proposal?I have indeed and I wish to sign the agreement, pending one small change to be made a contract.Margaret, we've been through this for almost a year now, back and forth making alterations.Are you sure you want to make a sponsorship deal for your clients or not?I ask this because frankly, some people at my end are running out of patience.I understand your concerns, but as I'm sure you understand, we hold our clients' best interests to be of the utmost concern.We therefore comb through the fine details of all contracts.Rest assured we all appreciate your firm's patience.Okay, fine. So what changes do you wish to make?Essentially, we would like the new deal to exclude the Middle East. That's all.The Middle East? Why?My client has a couple of other prospective marketing deals from companies in the Middle East.Those offers, should they materialize, would exclusively employ my client's image in the Middle East only.Therefore, in order to avoid any conflict, we would need to ensure that both marketing campaigns do not overlap geographically.What business sector in the Middle East are we talking about here?Real estate. Well, that should be okay then.So long as the product is very different from our food and beverage market, there should be no conflict of interest.Nevertheless, I will have to run this through my people.I don't foresee any problem, though.The Middle East is a negligible market for us.But I still need to check this with a couple of departments.Question 1. What does the woman say she will do?Question 2. What does the man say about some people he represents?Question 3.What reason does the woman give for the new deal to exclude the Middle East?Question 4. What does the man say about the Middle East?Conversation TwoNext, we have a special science-related new story. Paula Hancock isat the Denver Observatory.Paula, what is the big story over there?Hi, John. Yes, all the astronomers on site here are very excited.In fact, space enthusiasts all across North America and the rest of the Northern Hemisphere will be congregating on mountain tops tonight to watch the night's sky.Why? What's the big event? Is there an eclipse happening soon?Tonight, the Earth will come into close proximity with the Oppenheimer comet.It is the closest our planet has been to such a phenomenon in over 100 years.For this reason, it is expected that thousands of people will gaze up at the sky tonight in order to see this formidable object.How far away is this comet? Will people be able to see it with the naked eye?The Oppenheimer comet will still be millions of miles away on the edge of our galaxy.But nevertheless, this is a relatively close distance, close enough for people to observe in good detail through a telescope.People will only see a blur without one.However, that does not mean one needs professional equipment.Even the most ordinary of telescopes should be conducive for people to observe and wonder at this flying object.Many of our viewers will be wondering how they too can take part in this once-in-a-lifetime event.Where will this comet be in the sky? How can people find it?The comet will be almost exactly due north, at 60 degrees above the equator.However, finding the comet is indeed very tricky.And scientists here have told me there are plenty of phone apps that will facilitate this.How fantastic! Thank you, Paula, for the information.Question 5.What does the woman say about all the astronomers at the Denver Observatory?Question 6.What do we learn from the conversation about the Oppenheimer comet?Question 7. What does the woman say people will only see in the sky without a telescope?Question 8.What do scientists at the Denver Observatory advise amateurs do to facilitate their observation?Passage OneDietary guidelines form the basis for nutrition advice and regulations around the world.While there is strong scientific consensus around most existing guidelines, one question has recently stirred debate: should consumers be warned to avoid ultra-processed foods?Two papers published today in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition outline the case for and against using the concept of "ultra-processed foods" to help inform dietary guidelines, beyond conventional food classification systems.The authors, Carlos Monteiro of the University of Sao Paulo and Arna Ostrup of Novo Nordisk Foundation, will discuss the issue in a live virtual debate, August 14th, during NUTRITION 2024 Live Online.The debate centers around a system developed by Monteiro and colleagues that classifies foods by their degree of industrial processing, ranging from unprocessed to ultra-processed.The system defines ultra-processed foods as those made using sequences of processes that extract substances from foods and alter them with chemicals in order to formulate the final product.Ultra-processed foods are characteristically designed to be cheap, tasty, and convenient.Examples include soft drinks and candy, packaged snacks and pastries, ready to heat products, and reconstituted meat products.Studies have linked consumption of ultra-processed foods, which are often high in salt, sugar, and fat, with weight gain and an increased risk of chronic diseases, even after adjusting for the amount of salt, sugar, and fat in the diet.While the mechanisms behind these associations are not fully understood, Monteiro argues that the existing evidence is sufficient to justify discouraging consumption of ultra-processed foods in dietary recommendations and government policies.Question 9. What question is said to have recently stirred debate?Question 10.How does the system developed by Monteiro and colleagues classify foods?Question 11.What is consumption of ultra-processed foods linked with, according to studies?Passage TwoBelieve it or not, human creativity benefits from constraints.According to psychologists, when you have less to work with, you actually begin to see the world differently.With constraints, you dedicate your mental energy to acting more resourcefully.When challenged, you figure out new ways to be better.The most successful creative people know that constraints give their minds the impetus to leap higher.People who invent new products are not limited by what they don't haveor can't do.They leverage their limitations to push themselves even further.Many products and services are created because the founders saw a limitation in what they use.They created innovation based on what was not working for them at the moment.Innovation is a creative person's response to limitation.In a 2015 study which examined how thinking about scarcity or abundance influences how creatively people use their resources, Ravi Mehta at the University of Illinois and Meng Zhu at Johns Hopkins University found that people simply have no incentive to use what's available to them in novel ways.When people face scarcity, they give themselves the freedom to use resources in less conventional ways because they have to.Obstacles can broaden your perception and open up your thinking processes.Consistent constraints help you improve the connecting unrelated ideas and concepts.Marissa Meyer, former vice president for search products and user experience at Google, once wrote in a publication on Bloomberg, "Constraints shape and focus problems and provide clear challenges to overcome; creativity thrives best when constrained."Question 12.What do psychologists say people do when they are short of resources?Question 13. What does the passage say about innovation?Question 14. What did a 2015 study by Ravi Mehta and Meng Zhu find?Question 15.What did Marissa Meyer once write concerning creativity?Recording OneDifferent people use different strategies for managing conflicts.These strategies are learned in childhood.Usually, we are not aware of how we act in conflict situations.We just do whatever seems to come naturally.But we do have a personal strategy, and because it is learned, we can always change it by learning new and more effective ways of managing conflicts.When you get involved in a conflict, there are two major concerns you have to take into account: achieving your personal goals and keeping a good relationship with the other person.How important your personal goals are and how important the relationship is to you affect how you act in a conflict.Given these two concerns, five styles of managing conflicts can be identified.1. The turtle.Turtles withdraw into their shells to avoid conflicts.They give up their personal goals and relationships.They believe it is easier to withdraw from a conflict than to face it.2. The shark.Sharks try to overpower opponents by forcing them to accept their solution to the conflict.They seek to achieve their goals at all costs.Sharks assume that conflicts are settled by one person winning and one person losing.Winning gives sharks a sense of pride and achievement.Losing gives them a sense of weakness, inadequacy, and failure.3. The teddy bear.Teddy bears want to be accepted and liked by other people.They think that conflict should be avoided in favor of harmony, and believe that conflicts cannot be discussed without damaging relationships.They give up their goals to preserve the relationship.4. The fox.Foxes are moderately concerned with their own goals and about their relationships with other people.They give up part of their goals and persuade the other person in a conflict to give up part of his goals.They seek a solution to conflicts where both sides gain something.5. The owl.Owls view conflicts as problems to be solved.They see conflicts as improving relationships by reducing tension between two people.They try to begin a discussion that identifies the conflict as a problem.By seeking solutions that satisfy both themselves and the other person, owls maintain the relationship.Owls are not satisfied until a solution is found that achieves their own goals and the other person's goals, and they are not satisfied until the tensions and negative feelings have been fully resolved.Question 16.Why does the speaker say strategies for managing conflicts can always be changed?Question 17.What is said to affect the way one acts in a conflict?Question 18. Of the five styles the speaker discusses, which views conflicts as problems to be solved?Recording TwoThe genetic code of all 1.5 million known species of animals and plants living on Earth will be mapped to help save species from extinction andboost human health.Scientists hope that cracking the genetic code of plants and animals could help uncover new treatments for infectious diseases, slow aging, improve crops and agriculture, and create new bio-materials.In Britain, organisations including the Natural History Museum, the Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew and the Wellcome Sanger Institute have joined forces to sequence Britain's 66,000 species of animals and plants.Dubbed the Darwin Tree of Life Project, it is expected to take 10 years and cost 100 million pounds.Once completed, all the information will be publicly available to researchers.Many scientists believe that Earth has now entered the sixth mass extinction, with humans creating a toxic mix of habitation loss, pollution and climate change, which has already led to the loss of at least 77 species of mammals and 140 types of birds since 1500.It is the biggest loss of species since the dinosaurs were wiped out 66 million years ago.Scientists say that sequencing every species will revolutionize the understanding of biology and evolution, bolster efforts to conserve as well as protect and restore biodiversity.Dr. Tim Littlewood, head of Life Sciences Department at the Natural History Museum said, "Whether you are interested in food or disease, the history of how every organism on the planet has adapted to its environment is recorded in its genetic makeup.How you then harness that is dependent on your ability to understand it.We will be using modern methods to get a really good window on the present and the past.And of course, a window on the past gives you a prospective model on the future."Sir Jim Smith, Director of Science at Wellcome said, "Try as I might, I can't think of a more exciting, more relevant, more timely, or more internationally inspirational project.Since 1970, humanity has wiped out 60 percent of animal populations.About 23,000 of 80,000 species surveyed are approaching extinction.We are in the midst of the sixth great extinction event of life on our planet, which not only threatens wildlife species, but also imperils the global food supply.As scientists, we all realize we desperately need to catalogue life on our fragile planet now.I think we're making history."Question 19.What do scientists hope to do by cracking the genetic code of plants and animals?Question 20. What do many scientists believe with regard to Earth?Question 21.How does Sir Jim Smith, Director of Science at Wellcome, describe the Darwin Tree of Life Project?Recording ThreeJohn Donne, the English poet, wrote in the 17th century, "No man is an island, entire of itself; every man is a piece of the continent, a part of the main."Now, a British academic has claimed that human individuality is indeed just an illusion, because societies are far more interconnected at a mental, physical, and cultural level than people realize.In his new book, The Self Delusion, Professor Tom Oliver, a researcher in the Ecology and Evolution group at the University of Reading, argues there is no such thing as "self", and not even our bodies are truly "us".Just as Copernicus realized the Earth is not the center of the universe, Professor Oliver said society urgently needs a Copernican-like revolution to understand people are not detached beings but rather part of one connected identity."A significant milestone in the cultural evolution of human minds was the acceptance that the Earth is not the center of the universe, the so-called Copernican Revolution," he writes.However, we have one more big myth to dispose of: that we exist as independent selves at the center of a subjective universe.You may feel as if you are an independent individual acting autonomously in the world; that you have unchanging inner self that persists throughout your lifetime, acting as a central anchor-point with the world changing around you.This is the illusion I seek to tackle. We are intimately connected to the world around us."Professor Oliver argues there are around 37 trillion cells in the body but most have a lifespan of just a few days or weeks, so the material "us" is constantly changing.In fact, there is no part of your body that has existed for more than ten years.Since our bodies are essentially made anew every few weeks, the material in them alone is clearly insufficient to explain the persistent thread of an identity.Professor Oliver claims that individualism is actually bad for society, and only by realizing we are part of a bigger entity can we solve pressing environmental and societal problems.Through selfish over-consumption we are destroying the natural world and using non-renewable resources at an accelerating rate."We are at a critical crossroads as a species where we must rapidly reform our mindsets and behavior to act in less selfish ways," he said."So let's open our eyes to the hidden connections all around us."Question 22. What is indeed just an illusion according to Professor Tom Oliver?Question 23. What does Professor Tom Oliver think of the idea that we exist as independent selves at the center of a subjective universe?Question 24. Why does Professor Tom Oliver claim that the material "us"is constantly changing?Question 25. How can we solve pressing environmental and societal problems according to Professor Tom Oliver?。

雅思听力6 agriculture

6This is the VOA Special English Agriculture Report.Soil naturally contains harmless amounts of lead, along with other metals. Because of pollution, however, the amounts are higher the closer you get to cities and towns. But experts say this should not stop gardeners from growing food if they take safety measures.[Lead from paint, fuel and industry can pollute soil and harm children]David Johnson is a chemistry professor in the State University of New York's College of Environmental Science and Forestry. He explains that lead can enter the ground from leaded paint and leaded fuel and from industry.And once lead gets into the soil, it stays a long time. It remains an environmental threat especially to children. Lead can harm mental and physical development even in babies before they are born.If a test finds that soil has too much lead, you might be advised to remove the soil or cover it with sod grass. Different countries have different levels that they consider acceptable.Carl Rosen of the University of Minnesota Extension notes that concerns about lead have increased now that more people are planting gardens. But Professor Rosen says plants generally do not absorb much lead. He says there is likely more risk from lead dust on plants or from playing in the soil than from the plant itself.Still, some plants do absorb more than others. Experts say good choices for the garden include tomatoes, peppers, beans and okra. Among the plants that can absorb more contaminants, they say, are root crops, leafy vegetables and herbs. If you grow carrots, for example, you might want to peel them. Dirt may be harder to remove from some crops than from others. But all produce should be washed.Gardens should be planted away from roads and structures, especially old buildings. Home gardeners should plant away from the foundation of their house. And lead amounts can be especially high near industrial areas and waste dumps.Soil should also be tested for its pH level, a measure of the acid and alkaline balance. Experts say the ability to take up lead is reduced when the pH level is above six and a half. Adding organic material such as compost to soil can also make lead less available to plants.Some people attempt a process called phytoremediation. They try to remove lead from soil by growing certain plants that collect it. But Professor Rosen says the process is complex and may not work.And that's the VOA Special English Agriculture Report, written by Jerilyn Watson. For more gardening information, go to . I'm Steve Ember.。

2023年6月大学英语六级考试听力原文(第2套)

2023年6月大学英语六级考试听力原文(第2套)Conversation One.Have you decided what you wish to study?Yes, professor. I wish to study architecture.Ah, that's a wonderful profession. Why did you choose it?I gave a lot of thought to things you said during our last discussion. And I decided architecture made the most sense for me.In particular, I'm attracted to the marriage of design and engineering. That's great, but I seem to remember you were preoccupied with all the lofty mathematics.You no longer think this aspect will be too hard for you?No. I was doing some online research and I think I should be able to manage. Math might be the toughest subject I encounter in the curriculum, but I'll simply put in the work required.I'm certain the fruits of my labor will pay off.I'm sure that's true. Due to its material nature, architecture is one field where you will be able to clearly witness the contribution you make to a city.And the legacies you build will last much longer than any of us mortals. Yeah, I guess that's true too. So what subjects do you think I should start brushing up on in preparation? I have the whole summer.These days, architecture is a very diverse and dynamic degree.Most universities will encourage you to learn different things from fields as wide-ranging as philosophy and economics.Nevertheless, I would suggest you start with computer science, because there will be many intricate visuals you will have to produce as part of your projects.Any software in particular you think I should start with?Photoshop is a good place. If you aren't yet, try to become as proficient as you can with it.And another thing that I would recommend you learn as much as you can is fine arts, in particular, the history of Western art.Questions 1 to 4 are based on the conversation you have just heard. Question 1: Why does the woman wish to study architecture?Question 2: How does the woman say she will overcome the difficulty in learning mathematics?Question 3:What does the man say about architects' contribution to a city? Question 4: What subject does the man suggest the woman start with?Conversation Two.So, as I mentioned over the phone, we are looking for someone who is very discreet. I can't stress this enough.I fully understand.As we all know, being such a famous football player at Real Madrid, Mr Sanchez has a very high public profile.This means he cannot leave the house without being recognized and harassed.Yes, I completely understand how imperative it would be to respect Mr Sanchez's private life.Good. As his personal assistant, you would be required to run common everyday chores for Mr Sanchez, things he cannot do himself due to his fame, like going to the supermarket or post office.So, well, at first sight it may appear that working for a celebrity is very glamorous. Nothing could be further from the truth.I'm telling you this so that you don't get any false expectations of what the job has to offer you.Thanks. I understand this too. This is my first job after graduating from university.So frankly, I don't have much prior working experience.I am, however, very excited about the prospect of joining this company and very keen to start from the bottom in whatever capacity I may be of use.That's good to hear. You sound very energetic. Tell me why do you think you are well suited for this job?Well, firstly, I love football. I'm a lifelong Real Madrid supporter and go to their games every weekend I can.I would simply love to have a job where I'm involved in some capacity with Real Madrid, regardless of the position and salary.And secondly, I think what this company does in sports consultancy is very cool.And I think my language skills could prove very useful down the road. Please tell me more about your language skills.I am fully fluent in English and Spanish and have a working proficiency in French.Questions 5 to 8 are based on the conversation you have just heard. Question 5: What do we learn from the conversation about Mr Sanchez? Question 6: What will the man do if he gets the job?Question 7: What does the man say about himself?Question 8: Why does the man think he is a very competitive candidate?Passage One.Adventure sports are undeniably attractive to many energetic andthrill-seeking kids.Sports like rock climbing, surfing, skiing, and mountain biking, thus have lots of appeal.They don't have many of the rules and pressures of traditional team sports, but they still have all the benefits of outdoor physical activity.When properly supervised, extreme sports can be a part of a healthy, balanced life.Some adventure sports may be associated with higher risks of injury, so it's important for kids to figure out when to take risks, and when not to.Risk-free activities deprive kids of the opportunity to test themselves and overcome their fears.But, to some, these very risks are what makes these sports a bad choice. They say that extreme sports can often lead to devastating injuries, especially as young thrill seekers may attempt feats that are too advanced for them.But let's be real. Most kids do all kinds of dangerous stuff whether you want them to or not.Adventure sports have many of the same risks and dangers.But, they have an additional sense of adventure, courage and autonomy that is important to foster in young children.As always, it's up to parents to decide what's best for their kids. But, if you do decide that adventure sports are a bit too much, do try to introduce other forms of outdoor adventures into their lives. Camping under the stars, fishing, stargazing, or even just playing in the woods can help a lot in building the same sense of self-confidence and risk-taking as in adventure sports.Questions 9 to 11 are based on the passage you have just heard. Question 9: Why do extreme sports appeal to many kids?Question 10: What does the speaker say about risk-free activities? Question 11: What shall parents do if they decide adventure sports are a bit too much for their kids?Passage Two.The shiny gadgets of today will be waste tomorrow.Manufacturers don't talk much about this when they announce the big new thing that will replace your mostly just as good old thing.In fact, technology firms often purposely design devices that will not last long and cannot be repaired so that consumers will have to spend their money on a new one.This year, the French government began requiring tech manufacturers to list a repairability score.If a device can be repaired, then its life can be extended, saving consumers money and the planet the burden of so many trashed gadgets. Equipped with this knowledge, consumers can make better choices about which products to buy.Some 59 million tons of old TVs, computers, screens, smartphones, washers and other electronics are discarded every year.This waste is dangerous. Batteries explode in recycling facilities.Toxic substances like mercury leak into soil and groundwater and disperse in the air.Manufacturing flat screens adds greenhouse gases to the atmosphere. We need tech companies to take the lead to solve this problem.If they won't, governments must make them do so.Although tech companies will often speak of environmental sustainability, many lobby against repair legislation, fearful it will eat into their profits.Sustainability matters, but marketable design appears to matter more to these companies.Consumers should support right-to-repair legislation.In this world, damage is a certainty.But we cannot leave things broken: A problem of our creation is a problem that can be fixed.Questions 12 to 15 are based on the passage you have just heard. Question 12: Why did new tech products soon become waste?Question 13:What did the French government require tech companies to do to help consumers make better choices?Question 14: What should tech companies do to help ensure environmental sustainability?Question 15: What does the speaker think of the problem of waste?Recording One.On average, U.S. workers spend about 10% of their workday surfing the internet, emailing friends or shopping online.This behavior, called cyberloafing, is believed to cost employers up to $85 billion a year in lost productivity.The majority of cyberloafing research focuses on ways to prevent employees from engaging in this behavior through interventions such as internet monitoring and computer use policies.But it turns out, such behaviors may not be a sign that a worker is lazy or just wasting time.Social media use at work has been linked to higher levels of employee engagement and job satisfaction.New research suggests cyberloafing can help workers cope with an exceptionally stressful work environment.But is cyberloafing actually effective at reducing employee stress levels?That's the question my research team wanted to answer in our new study. Our hypothesis was that cyberloafing may serve as a mini-break, giving employees an opportunity to recover from stressful work situations. To test this, we asked workers to complete an online survey and rank how much time they spent cyberloafing, checking non-work emails and shopping. We also asked them to rank job satisfaction, their desire to quit, andhow often they've experienced mistreatment at work, such as being bullied, threatened or yelled at.As you might expect, we found that overall, more mistreatment at work was correlated with lower levels of job satisfaction and a greater desire to quit.More interestingly, we found that cyberloafing effectively buffered this connection.That is, mistreated workers who spent more time surfing the web and checking emails reported higher job satisfaction and were less likely to want to quit than similar participants who didn't cyberloaf as much. This suggests that cyberloafing acts as a sort of relief valve for workers, helping them recover from stressful experiences.While we did not directly assess how cyberloafing affects worker performance, we believe by relieving stress it may not only reduce worker turnover, but also ultimately bolster productivity.This fits with other recent research that suggests taking short breaks is associated with higher levels of daily job performance.That isn't to say cyberloafing is always good.Too much time spent on non-work activities likely causes performance to suffer.All in all, managers should be more lenient with employees.We believe a bit of online shopping or surfing the internet at work could make workers more productive in the long run.Questions 16 to 18 are based on the recording you have just heard. Question 16: What does most cyberloafing research focus on?Question 17: What was the hypothesis of the speaker's research team? Question 18: On what point do the results of the speaker's study agree with other recent research?Recording Two.When Julius Morton moved to Nebraska City in 1854, he faced a problem shared by many settlers in the territory: It was a treeless plain. That meant no trees for building materials, or for fuel.But Morton was one of the world's first conservationists, stating, "For prosperity, we ought to plant as many forests as we have exhausted and consumed".So he started planting trees, beginning with his own land.By 1860 Morton possessed a forest of more than 300 trees.A few years later, he had more than 1,000.As the forest grew, so did Morton's influence in Nebraska.This was largely because Morton founded the Nebraska City News, the state's first newspaper, in which he frequently wrote editorials about the practical and aesthetic benefits of tree planting.He also organized the Nebraska State Gardening Society and served on theNebraska State Board of Agriculture.While serving on the Board, Morton came up with an idea to spread his belief in tree planting statewide.On January 4, 1872, Morton drafted a resolution that April 10 be designated day for the planting of trees in the State of Nebraska and urged people to go out and plant trees themselves.Morton called the special event Arbor Day as "arbor" is Latin for "tree". The state government agreed.And on April 10, 1872, the first unofficial Arbor Day was celebrated throughout Nebraska.Prizes were awarded to counties, cities, and individuals who planted the largest number of trees.That day, an astounding one million trees were planted in Nebraska—an average of more than six for every man, woman and child in the state. Since 1885, Nebraska has planted more than 700,000 acres of trees, earning it the nickname "the Tree Planters State".Arbor Day became a legal, civic holiday in the state in 1885.It was held on April 22—Julius Morton's birthday.In addition to a parade in Nebraska City, Morton introduced what has since become a long-standing Arbor Day tradition: Schoolchildren went outside and planted trees together.In 1970, nearly a century after Arbor Day was first celebrated, President Richard Nixon declared the last Friday of every April to be observed as National Arbor Day.All 50 states recognize the April observance, although many hold an additional state Arbor Day in a month more suited to local tree planting. Questions 19 to 21 are based on the recording you have just heard. Question 19: What does the speaker say about Nebraska City in 1854 when Julius Morton moved there?Question 20: What did Julius Morton do that increased his influence in Nebraska City?Question 21: What does the speaker say happened on April 10, 1872?Recording Three.Modern humans arose in Africa about 200,000 years ago.They then spread across Europe and Asia sometime after 60,000 years ago. This is the "Out of Africa" model, as it's commonly known.In the 1990s, the hypothesis found widespread acceptance.But this popular idea is in need of revision, particularly given the number of important findings across Asia over the past few decades.For instance, many new human fossils found, particularly in China, are now dated as older than 60,000 years.This calls into question the idea that modern humans migrated out of Africa only 60,000 years ago.Take the recent discovery of two modern human teeth found in the Luna cave in China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region.When my research team and I dated these teeth, we found they were more than 70,000 years old—a situation clearly impossible if modern humans moved out of Africa only 60,000 years ago.So with such findings, what happened exactly?Where does the most current data suggest we came from?The first question we should ask is why did modern humans leave Africa to begin with?If a population is perfectly adapted to a particular environment and has access to an abundance of resources, then there really is no reason to move or change.For instance, some monkeys in Africa have a set of teeth that has hardly changed over the course of millions of years, indicating that they found a place that has worked for them.So what happened with humans?Some researchers have suggested that population density increased to the point where smaller human groups were forced to explore new lands. Other researchers have suggested that due to major environmental events in East Africa, humans were prompted to find greener pastures.Yet another explanation could simply be that early modern human hunters were following the large animals that they relied on, and so they moved out of Africa without realizing that they were actually moving from one continent to another.Humans need daily access to reliable fresh water, which appears to be absent from many coastal areas.This brings us to another question: by which route did modern humans move out of Africa?No clear routes across the Mediterranean from North Africa appear to be present, so the earlier dispersals out of Africa and into Europe and Asia might have been across the Arabian Peninsula.Questions 22 to 25 are based on the recording you have just heard. Question 22: What do we learn about modern humans according to the hypothesis commonly accepted in the 1990s?Question 23: What has called into question the "Out of Africa" model? Question 24: What does the speaker want to show with the example of some monkeys in Africa?Question 25:What question does the speaker raise close to the end of the talk?。

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16年第三套真题听力Conversation One对话一M:So, what's the next thing on the agenda, Mary 男：玛丽，议程表上的下一项是什么W:Well, it's the South Theater Company.女：是有关南方剧院公司的。

They want to know if we 'd be interested insponsor ing a tour they want to make to East Asia.他们想知道我们是否对赞助他们去东亚旅行感兴趣。

M:East Asia Uh ... and how much are they hopingt o get from us男：东亚呃...他们希望我们出多少赞助费W:Well, the letter mentions 20,000 pounds, but I do not know if they might settle for less.女：信上写的是2万英镑，但是我不知道赞助金额少点他们是否会接受。

M:Do they say what they would cover男：他们有没有说这些钱用来做什么Have they anything specific in mind他们有没有一些特定的想法W:No, I think they are just asking all the firms in town for as much money as they think they'llg ive.女：没有，我认为他们只是想要镇上所有企业拿出其认为该企业能赞助的金额。

M:And we are worth 20,000 pounds, right男：在他们看来，我们能拿出2万英镑，对吧W:It seems so.女：看起来是这样的。

M:Very flattering.男：太会奉承了。

雅思剑桥听力 cam6 t4 p1

TEST 4SECTION 1CLERK: Conference Centre Reservations预定. Good morning.WOMAN: Hi.I'm interested对……感兴趣in the computing conference next month.CLERK: Future Directions in Computing? ExampleWOMAN: Yes, that's right. Could I ask you a few questions about it?CLERK: Of course.WOMAN: OK.I know the conference is for three days but actually实际上I want to attend on the Friday and Saturday only. Will that work out to be any cheaper?CLERK: Let me have a look.Well, you could register for登记注册the two days separately分开地,but that wouldn't actually save you very much as it still costs ￡35 for each day.In fact事实上, if you could register for the three days, you also get an invitation to a free dinner on the Saturday night, so that's probably the better option.WOMAN: Right, I'll do that. How much will the fees be in that case?CLERK: It's ￡75.Q1WOMAN: All right. I'd like to register for the full three days. Now, can I pay that by credit card?CLERK: I'm afraid not.the conference office. Q2WOMAN: Fine. So it's probably easiest if I pay by cheque. Now then, what elsedo I need to arrange安排?Right. How about accommodation? I guess that's not included in the price?CLERK: No, I'm sorry, it's not, but we do have a few rooms available for delegates at the conference centre if you'd like.Those are very cheap but if you're interested you'll need to book soon, because there's always a heavy demand for them.They are only ￡15 per night, but they are very basic and you'd have to get your own breakfast, because they don't provide you with that. But it's very convenient, because it's in the same building as the conference rooms. Q3WOMAN: Uhuh.CLERK: Or there's a very reasonableguest house which is ￡25 per night. And I think that includes your breakfast. Q4WOMAN: Is it close to the conference centre?CLERK: It would be about a ten-minute walk away from here.Q5WOMAN: I see. That sounds quite reasonable.CLERK: The details are all in our which I'll send you. Q6WOMAN: Great, thanks. That'll be very useful. Oh, and can you also send me an application form?CLERK: Of course.I'll get that in the post to you straight away.Is there anything else?WOMAN: Yes, actually. Can you tell me where exactly the conference centre is?CLERK: Well, it's on South Park Road and it's right at the end of the road next to the library. It's a ten-minute taxi ride from the station and will cost you ￡5. Otherwise, you can take the bus which runs every half an hour from the station - that's the 21A - and it brings you straight to the conference centre.Q7 Q8Q9 Q10WOMAN: Right, got that.。

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剑桥雅思6第一套听力Section3真题+解析剑桥雅思6第一套听力Section 3真题+ 解析SECTION 3 Questions 21-30Question 21Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.21 What is Brian going to do before the course starts?A attend a classB write a reportC read a bookQuestions 22-25Complete the table below.Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.College Facility InformationRefectory inform them 22................ about special dietary requirements23................long waiting list，apply now Careers advice drop-in centre for information Fitness centre reduced 24................ for studentsLibrary includes books，journals，equipment room containing audio-visual materialsComputers ask your 25................ to arrange a password with the technical support teamQuestions 26-30Complete the summary below.Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.Business CentreThe Business Resource Centre contains materials such as books and manuals to be used for training. It is possible to hire 26................... and 27................... .There are materials for working onstudy skills (e.g.28................... ) and other subjects include finance and29................... 30................... membership costs ￡50 per year.题型：选择，表格填空，句子填空考查技能：听出具体信息场景：课程咨询场景背景介绍学校经常会接到很多关于课程设置、课程内容及学校周边环境和设施的咨询电话。

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TEST 1SECTION 1RECEPTIONIST:Good afternoon, Dreamtime Travel. How can I help youCUSTOMER:Oh hello. I'm interested in the holidays you offer along the coast near here. RECEPTIONIST: Yes. We operate several tours up the coast. Where in particular did you want to goCUSTOMER:Well, I like the sound of the holiday that mentioned whales. Was it 'Whale Watching'RECEPTIONIST:Oh, that's our Whale Watch Experience. lt's very popular and it's based in a lovely little town with nice beaches.CUSTOMER:Oh right, and how long does it lastRECEPTIONIST: It's two days - that includes four hours' travel time each way from here. CUSTOMER:Good, I don't want to be away any longer than that. So is that by coach RECEPTIONIST:Actually it's by minibus. We like to keep those tours small and personal so we don't take a whole coachload of people. in fact, we only take up to fifteen people on this tour, although we do run it with just twelve or thirteen.CUSTOMER:Oh, right. So do you run these tours oftenRECEPTIONIST:Well it depends on the time of year. Of course in peak times like the summer holidays we do them every weekend, but at the moment it's usually once a month at most. CUSTOMER:And when is the next one goingRECEPTIONIST:Mmm, let me see. Um, there's one in three weeks' time which is April the 18th, and then we don't have another one until June the 2nd.CUSTOMER: All right, and is April a good time to goRECEPTIONIST:Pretty good. Though the really good time is later in the year. I have to say though that the whale sighting is only one of the many things offered.CUSTOMER:ReallyRECEPTIONIST:Yes. The hotel itself where you stay has great facilities. It's called The Pallisades.CUSTOMER:The Paris whatRECEPTIONIST:No, it's actually The Pallisades, P-A-L-L-I-S-A-D-E-S. It's right on the main beach there.CUSTOMER:Oh, I see.RECEPTIONIST:All of the rooms have nice views and the food is really good there too. CUSTOMER:Oh right.CUSTOMER:And what about the other things You know, that are included in the price. RECEPTIONIST: Oh, there are lots of things. If you don't want to do the whale watch cruise, your guide will take anyone who is interested either on a bushwalk through the national park near the hotel, and there's no extra charge for that, or on a fishing trip. That's an extra $12 I think.And there's also a reptile park in town - that costs more or less the same.CUSTOMER: No, I think I'd prefer whales to snakes.RECEPTIONIST:Yeah. And if you just want to relax you are free to sit by the hotel pool or go down the beach. Oh, and they also have tennis courts at the hotel, but you have to pay for those by the hour. But there are table tennis tables downstairs and they're part of the accommodation package. Just speak to your guide.CUSTOMER: Well that sounds good. So how much is the basic tour price RECEPTIONIST: At this time of year it's usually around $300 but let me check. Er...oh, it's actually $280.CUSTOMER:And the next tour, are there any places on that oneRECEPTIONIST:HOW many people Is It forCUSTOMER: These are two of us.RECEPTIONIST: Yes, that should be fine. Can I just mention that we require allbookings to be made at least fourteen days before you travel to avoid cancellations of tours. And if you cancel within seven days of departure you will have to pay 50% of your total booking. CUSTOMER:OK.RECEPTIONIST: And you also need to pay a 20% deposit at the time of booking. CUSTOMER:Can I pay that by credit cardRECEPTIONIST: Yes, you can.CUSTOMER: All right, what I'll do is I'll talk to my partner and get back to you. RECEPTIONIST:Fine. So I'll make a provisional booking, shall I - two for the Whale Watch Experience. Let me issue you with a customer referencenumber for when you call back. Do you have a penCUSTOMER: Yes.RECEPTIONIST:OK, it's three nine seven, four five, T. That's T for tango. When you call back, ask to speak to the Tour Manager, that's me, Tracy.CUSTOMER:Fine, I will.SECTION 2Hello and welcome to today's“Buyer Beware”programme, where we give you some tips on how to spend your money wisely. How, in today's show we're looking at beds for children and babies. Let's start by looking at baby cots, that's for children of up to three years old. We tested three different cots all in the budget price range and, as usual, we will feature the good points, the problems and our verdict.The first cot we looked at was by Baby Safe and it had several good points to recommend it. Our testers liked the fact that it had four wheels, so it was easy to move around. The only slight problems with this cot were that it had no brakes, but they didn't think that mattered too much. At first they were a bit concerned about the side bar, because they felt babies could trap their fingers in it, but our testers felt that this was unlikely to happen so they have given this one a verdict of “satisfactory.The next cot was by Choice Cots and this time our testers were pleased to find a cot which is simple to put together - unlike others we looked at. On the minus side, our testers did not like the fact that the side of the cot did not drop down, making it difficult to pick up newborn babies. However, the real problem with this cot was the space between the bars; our testers found they were too wide and a baby could easily trap his head. We felt this was a real safety hazard and so we have labelled this one dangerous, I'm afraid.And finally better news for the Mother's Choice cot. This cot was slightly different in that, although the side bar did not drop down, the base could be raised or lowered into two different positions making it safe as well as convenient. The negatives for this one were quite minor; the only niggle everyone had was the fact that it has no wheels and the only other problem anyone could find, was that there were pictures which were simply stuck on and so could easily becomedetached. The makers have now promised to discontinue this practice. As this cot will then be safe in every way, we have made the Mother's Choice cot our best buy. Congratulations Mother's Choice!So, what features should you look for in a baby's cot Well obviously safety is a very important factor as well as comfort and convenience. We recommend that, if you are buying a cot, do make sure that any metal present is not rusted or bent in any way. You should ensure your cot has only rounded or smooth edging without any sharp edges, this is especially important for wooden cots. And now on to beds for toddlers ...SECTION 3ANDREW:Excuse me, I was told to come here for advice about, erm, Management Diploma coursesMONICA:You've certainly come to the right place. Hi, my name is Monica.ANDREW: Nice to meet you. My name is Andrew, Andrew Harris.MONICA:So, Andrew, have you seen our diploma course prospectus yetANDREW: Yes, I've already looked at it. In fact, I thought the information on course content was really useful, but I'm afraid I'm a bit confused by all the different ways you can do the course: full-time intensive, part-time and so on.MONICA: Well, let's see if I can help. I think each course type has its advantages and disadvantages, so it really depends on you-your own study habits, and your financial circumstances, of course. Are you working at the momentANDREW:Yes. I've been working in the administration section of the local hospital for the last three years. And before that I worked in the office of a computer engineering company for two years. So, I've got about five years of relevant work experience. And what I'm hoping to focus on is Personnel Management.MONICA: I see. And are you planning to leave your current job to study, or are you thinking about just taking a year offANDREW:I want to know what my options are, really. I don't want to quit my job or anything and my employers are keen for me to get some more qualifications but obviously, it would be better if I could do a course without taking too much time away from work.MONICA: Right, so you don't really want to do the full-time course, thenANDREW: No, not really. It's also a question of finances. You see, my office have agreed to pay the cost of the Course itself, but I would have to take unpaid leave if I want to study full-time and, well, I don't think I could afford to support myself with no salary for a whole year. MONICA: OK. Well, you have two other possibilities: you could either do the part-time course- that would be over two years and you wouldn't have to take any time off work - or you could do what we call a 'modular' course. You could do that in eighteen months if you wanted - or longer, it's quite flexible and it would be up to you.ANDREW:Mmm. So what does the part-time course involveMONICA:For that you would join an evening class and have a lecture twice a week. Then, you'd have to attend a seminar or discussion workshop one weekend a month.ANDREW: What kind of coursework would I have to doMONICA:Well, it's a mixture. You'd be expected to write an essay each month, which counts towards your final assessment. You have a case study to do by the end of the course, which might involve doing a survey or something like that, and also you need to hand in a short reportevery four weeks.ANDREW:So, that's quite a lot of work, then, on top of working every day. It sounds like a lot of studying - and really tiring.MONICA: Yes, you certainly wouldn't have much free time!ANDREW: What about the 'modular' course What would I have to do for thatMONICA: That's where you get the opportunity to study full-time for short periods. That way you can cover a lot of coursework and attend lectures and seminars during the day. And each module lasts for one term, say, about twelve weeks at a time. There are obvious advantages in this - the main one being that you can study in a much more intensive way, which suits some people much better.ANDREW:And how many of these 'modules' would I have to do to get the diploma MONICA: The current programme is two modules - and then you have to choose a topic to work in more depth - but you can base that on your job, and so you don't need to be away from the office, and how long it takes is up to you.ANDREW: The important thing is that you don't have to study and work. You can focus on one thing at a time.MONICA: Yes, I can see that. It certainly sounds attractive! It would be more expensive, though.I mean, I'd have to support myself without pay for each module.ANDREW:That's true, so that might be a problem for you. Look, why don't you talk this over with your employers and ...SECTION 4OK, so we've been looking at the attitudes of various social and cultural groups towards the management of their personal finances - how important they feel it is to save money, and what they save their money for. One aspect that we haven't yet considered is gender. So if we consider gender issues we're basically asking whether men and women have different attitudes towards saving money, and whether they save money for different things:Back in 1928 the British writer George Bernard Shaw wrote in his Intelligent Women's Guide to Socialism and Capitalism that A man is supposed to understand polities, economics and finance and is therefore unwilling to accept essential instruction.' lie also said, 'A woman, having fewer pretensions, is far more willing to learn'. Now, though these days people might question a lot of the assumptions contained in those statements, recent research does suggest that there are some quite fundamental differences between men and women in their attitudes to economic matters.Let's look at what men and women actually save for. Research studies of women in North America have found that women are far more likely to save for their children's education and they are also more likely to save up in order to buy a house one day. The same studies have found that men, on the other hand, tend to save for a car, which by the way takes a surprisingly large amount of the household budget in North America. But the other main priority for men when saving money is their retirement. When they're earning, they're far more likely to put money aside for their old age than women are.Now this is rather disturbing, because in fact the need for women to save for their old age is far greater than for men. Let's consider this for a moment. To start with, it is a fact that throughout the world, women are likely to live many years longer than men, so they need money to support them during this time. Since women are likely to be the ones left without a partner in old age, they may therefore have to pay for nursing care, because they don't have a spouse to look after them.Furthermore the high divorce rates in North America are creating a poverty cycle for women. It is the divorced women who will most often have to look after the children and thus they need more money to look. after not just themselves but others.So what can be done about this situation The population in North America is likely to contain an increasing number of elderly women. The research indicates that at present for women it takes a crisis to make them think about their future financial situation. But of course this is the very worst time for anyone to make important decisions. Women today need to look ahead, think ahead - not wait until they're under pressure. Even women in their early twenties need to think about pensions, for example, and with increasing numbers of women in professional positions there are signs that this is beginning to happen. Then research also suggests that women avoid dealing effectively with their economic situation because of a lack of confidence. The best way for them to overcome this is by getting themselves properly informed so they are less dependent on other people's advice. A number of initiatives have been set up to help them do this. This College, for example, is one of the educational institutions which offers night classes in Money Management, and increasing numbers of women are enrolling on such courses. Here, they can be given advice on different ways of saving. Many women are unwilling to invest in stocks and shares, for instance, but these can be extremely profitable. It is usually advised that at least 70% of a person's savings should be in low-risk investments but for the rest, financial advisors often advise taking some well-informed risks. Initiatives such as this can give women the economic skills and knowledge they need for a comfortable, independent retirement.The increasing proportion of elderly women in the population is likely to have other economic consequences...C6T1TAPESCRIPTSSECTION 1MAN: Right, got that. And what’s the next typeWOMAN: Well, that’s Silver—it’s the same as Gold except you have to pay a small fee of ￡1,00 per lesson for any you do and you can only use the centre at certain times.MAN: I see. So when exactly？WOMAN: You can only use the facilities between 10 am and 4:30 pm.MAN: So I couldn’t use the pool at 8 in the morning or evening, thenWOMAN: That’s right.MAN: OK. And the price for that Is the joining fee the same as for GoldWOMAN: Actually, it’s slightly less than the ￡250—it’s ￡225, but the annual fee is only ￡300. Does that sound more like what you wantMAN: Well, it’s still rather more expensive than I thought. I’m a student here in England and I’m only here for six months.WOMAN: Ah, then the Bronze scheme would probably suit you best.MAN: How is that differentWOMAN: Well, some of the facilities have restricted use.MAN: And do I have to pay for classesWOMAN: Yes, it’s ￡3 for each class you join.MAN: I see. And what are the hours thenWOMAN: Between 10.30 and 3.30 weekdays only and you pay a ￡50 joining fee. The annual fee is ￡180—it works out at ￡15 a month, so that would be quite a lot cheaper.MAN: Oh, that should be all right. I could come in my free periods. What do I have to do if I want to joinWOMAN: Well, we book you in for an assessment with an instructor, who will show you how to use all the equipment. If you want to organize a trial session and look around the centre, you’ll need to speak to David Kynchley.MAN: Hmm. Could you spell that pleaseWOMAN: Yes, David K-Y-N-C-H-L-E-Y. I’ll give you his direct line number. It’s oh-four-five-eight-nine-five-three-double one.MAN: Thanks.WOMAN: Thank you for calling Kingswell Club.SECTION 2MAN: And here on Radio Rivenden we have Lynne Rawley, the Public Relations Officer of our own Rivenden City Theatre. Hello, Lynne.L YNNE: Hello.MAN: Now, the theatre is reopening soon after its three-year redevelopment program, isn’t itL YNNE: That’s right, and there are a lot of improvements. The first thing people will see when they go in is that the foyer has been repainted in the original green and gold. Then the box office has been reoriented with its own access form the side of the building instead of through the foyer, which means it can be open longer hours, and has more space, too. The shop that used to be in the foyer, which sold books and CDs, is the one part of the redevelopment which isn’t yet complete. The plan is to find new premises for it near the theatre, and we’ve had difficulty findingsomewhere suitable. We hope to reopen the shop in the next few months.MAN: Will audiences find any difference in the auditoriumL YNNE: Yes, we’ve increased the leg-room between the rows. This means that there are now fewer seats but we’re sure audiences will be much happier. And we’ve installed air conditioning, so it won’t get so hot and stuffy. We already had a few seats which were suitable for wheelchair users, and now there are twice as many, which we hope will meet demand. Something else that will benefit audiences is the new lifts. The two we used to have were small and slow. They’ve now gone, and we’ve got much more efficient ones.MAN: Anything for the performersL YNNE: Yes, we’ve made a number of improveme nts backstage. The small dark dressing rooms we used to have have been converted into two large airy rooms, so they’re much more comfortable now. And the state-of-the-art electronic sound and lighting systems have been installed.MAN: OK, so what’s the fir st play that audiences can see when the theatre reopensL YNNE: We’ve got a very exciting production of Peter Shaffer’s Royal Hunt of the Sun, which is currently touring the country. That starts on October the 13th and runs till the 19th. We’re experimenting bit with the time the curtain goes up. We used to start all our performances at 7.30, but that made it difficult for people to go home by public transport, so instead we’re beginning at 7. Because at 9.45, when it finished, there are still buses running. Tickets are already selling fast. The Friday and Saturday performances sold out almost immediately and, now there are only tickets for Monday and Thursday.MAN: How much are theyL YNNE: We’ve introduced a simpler price structure. Ticket prices used to ran ge from ￡6 to ￡30 but now they’re all ￡18. They’re available from the box office, in person, by phone, fax or post, or onlineMAN: OK, Lynne, now if you’d like to give the contact details for the theatre.SECTION 3TUTOR: Hello, can I help youBRIAN: I was told to come here, because I’d like to talk to someone about taking a management course.TUTOR: Right. I’m one of the tutors, so I should be able to help you.BRIAN: Oh, good. My name’s Brian Ardley. I’ve decided to enroll on a part-time management course. A friend of mine took one last year, and recommended it to me.TUTOR: Right.BRIAN: Is there anything I should do before the course, like reading or anythingTUTOR: We prefer to integrate reading with the course, so we don’t give out a reading list in advance. But we like people to write a case study, describing an organization they know. BRIAN: I’ve already done that, as my friends told me you wanted one. But would it be possible to sit in on a teaching session, to see what it’s like I haven’t been a stu dent for quite a while. TUTOR: Fine. Just let me know which date, I’ll arrange it with the tutor.BRIAN: Now, could I ask you about the college facilities, pleaseTUTOR: Anything in particularBRIAN: Well, the course is one day a week, all day, isn’t it So presumably it’s possible to buy foodTUTOR: Yes, the refectory’s open all day.BRIAN: Does it cater for special diets I have some food allergies.TUTOR: Provided you warn the refectory in advance, it won’t be a problem.BRIAN: Good. What about facilities for young children I’d like to bring my daughter here while I’m studying.TUTOR: How old is sheBRIAN: Three.TUTOR: Then she’s eligible to join the nursery, which is supervised by a qualified Nursery Nurse. The waiting list for a place is quite long though, so you ought to apply now.BRIAN: OK.TUTOR: I don’t know if our careers advice service would be of any interest to youBRIAN: Yes, it might help me decide how to develop my career after the course.TUTOR: The centre has a lot of reference materials, and staff qualified to give guidance on a one-to-one basis.BRIAN: I noticed a fitness centre next to the college. Is that for studentsTUTOR: It’s open to everyone, but students pay an annual fee that’s much less than the general public pays.BRIAN: And presumably the college library stocks newspapers and journals, as well as books TUTOR: Yes, and there’s also an audio-visual room, for viewing and listening to videos, cassettes, and so on.BRIAN: Is there also access to computersTUTOR: Yes, your tutor will need to arrange with the technical support team for you to get a password, so ask him or her about it when you start the course.BRIAN: OK.TUTOR: By the way, do you know about our Business CentreBRIAN: No. What’s thatTUTOR: It’s a training resource-a collection of materials for people to study on their own, or use in their own organizations.BRIAN: Uhuh. You mean books and videosTUTOR: Yes, and manuals for self-study. Plus a lot of computer-based materials, so people can word through them a t their own speed, and repeat anything they aren’t sure about. And you can hire laptops to use in your own home or workplaces as well as printers that you can take away. BRIAN: Does it have anything that I could use to improve my study skills I don’t have much idea about report writing, and I’m sure I’ll need it on the course.TUTOR: Oh yes, there’s plenty of useful material. Just ask one of the staff.BRIAN: Does the centre cover all the main areas of businessTUTOR: Yes, topics like finance, and of course marketing-that’s a popular one. Local managers seem to queue up to borrow the videos!BRIAN: So it isn’t just for students, thenTUTOR: No, it’s for members only, but anyone can join.BRIAN: How much does it costTUTOR: ￡100 a year for a company, and ￡50 for an individual, with no discount for students, I’m afraid.BIRAN: That’s very helpful. Well, I think that’s all. I’d better go home and fill in the enrolment form. Thanks for all your help.TUTOR: You’re welcome. Goodbye.BRIAN: Goodbye.SECTION 4In the last few weeks, we’ve been looking at various aspects of the social history of London, and this morning we’re continuing with a look at life in the area called the East End. I’ll start with a brief history of the district, and then focus on life in the first half of the twentieth century.Back in the first to the fourth centuries AD, when the Romans controlled England, London grew into a town of 45,000 people, and what’s now the East End – the area by the river Thames, and along the road heading north-east from London to the coast – consisted of farmland with crops and livestock which helped to feed that population.The Romans left in 410, at the beginning of the fifth century, and from then onwards the country suffered a series of invasions by tribes from present-day Germany and Denmark, the Angles, Saxons and Jutes, and many of whom settled in the East End. The technology they introduced meant that metal and leather goods were produced there for the first time. And as the East End was by the river, ships could transport goods between there and foreign markets.In the eleventh century, in 1066 to be precise, the Normans conquered England, and during the next few centuries London became one of the most powerful and prosperous cities in Europe. The East End benefited from this, and because there were fewer restrictions there than in the city itself, plenty of newcomers settled there from abroad, bringing their skills as workers, merchants or money – lenders during the next few hundred years.In the sixteenth century the first dock was dug where ships were constructed, eventually making the East End the focus of massive international trade. And in the late sixteenth century, when much of the rest of England was suffering economically, a lot of agricultural workers came to the East End to look for alternative work.In the seventeenth century, the East End was still a series of separate, semi-rural settlements. There was a shortage of accommodation, so marshland was drained and built on to house the large numbers of people now living there.By the nineteenth century London was the busiest port in the world, and this became the main source of employment in the East End. Those who could afford to live in more pleasant surroundings moved out, and the area became one where the vast majority of people lived in extreme poverty, and suffered from appalling sanitary conditions.That brief outline takes us to beginning of the twentieth century, and now we’ll turn to housing.At the beginning of the century, living conditions for the majority of working people in East London were very basic indeed. Houses were crowded closely together and usually very badly built, because there was no regulation. But the poor and needy were attracted by the possibility of work, and they had to be housed. It was the availability, rather than the condition, of the housing that was the major concern for tenants and landlords alike.Few houses had electricity at this time, so other sources of power were used, like coal for the fires which heated perhaps just one room. Of course, the smoke from these contributed a great deal of the air pollution for which London used to be famous.A tiny, damp, unhealthy house like this might well be occupied by two full families, possibly including several children, grandparents, aunts and uncles.Now, before I go on to health implications of this way of life, I’ll say something about food and nutrition.TAST 1Section1Man: Hello,this is Land Transport information at toronto Airport.Woman: Oh,good morning,I’m flying to toronto Airportnext week, and I need to get to a town called um,Milton.Cpould you tell me how I can get there Man: Milton,did you say Let me see. I think that’s about 150 miles south-west of here .In fact it’s 147 miles to be exact, so it’ll take you at least –say ,three to four hours by road.Woman: Wow! Is it as far as thatMan: yes,I’m afraid so.But you have a number of options to get you here and you can always rent a car right hereat the airport,of course.Woman: Right. Well, I don’t really want to drive myself ，so I’d like more information about public transport.Man: Ok.In that case the quickest and most comfortable is a cab and of course there are always plenty available.But it’ll cost you.you can also take a greyhound bus or there’s an airport shuttle Service to Miiton.Woman: Hummm, I think for that kind of distance a cab would be way beyond my budget. But the bus sounds OK.Can you tell me how much that would costMan: Sure. Let’s see. That wold be $15 one way,or $27.50 return. That’s on the Greyhound. Woman:Oh,that’s quite cheap-great!.but whereabouts does ie stop in MiltonMan: It goes directly from the airport here to the City Centre and it’s pretty fast.But you have to bear in mind that there is only one departure a day, so it depends what time your flight gets in. Woman: Oh,of course. Hang on, we’re due to get there at 11:30 am.Man: Hmmm, too bad, the bus leaves at 3:45, so you would have quite a wait – more than 4 hours. Woman:Oh,I see. Well, what about the shuttle you mentionedMan: OK. That’s the Airport Shuttle that will take you from the airport right to your hotel or private address. It’s a door-to-door service and it would suit you much better,because there’s one every two hours.Woman: So how much does that costMan: Let’s see. Yeah, that’s $35 one way, $65 return, so I guess it’s a bit more expensive than the Greyhound.Woman:Oh, that doesn’t sound too bad.especially if it*ll take me straight to the hotel.Man:But you do need to reserve a seat.Woman:OK. Is it possible to make a booking right now Through youMan:Sure.Man: OK.I just have to fill this form out for you. So what date do you want to book this for Woman:The 16th of Octobler –oh,no,sorry.that’s my departure date. I arrive on the 17th, so book it for then,please.Man: So, That’s the Toronto Airport Shuttle to Milton.And this is for just one person or…Woman: yes, just me, please.Man:Right. And you said your excepted time of arrival was 11:30 So if I book your Shuttle for after 12:00- let’s say, 12:30 that should g ive you plenty of time to, you know, collect your baggage maybe grab a coffeeWoman:Yeah, that sounds fine, as long as we land on time!Man: Well,we’ll take you flight details so you don’t need to warry too much about that. Now.。

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剑桥雅思听力材料6 手打可打印－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－Text1:Section: 11-4 complete, no more than three words9-10 write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer9 To join the centre, you need to book an instructor’s10 To book a trial session, speak to David (0458 95311) Section: 211-16 choose, What change has been made to each part of thetheatre?Part of the theatre11 box office12 shop13 ordinary seats14 seats for wheelchair users15 lifts16 dressing rooms17-20 complete, no more than two words and/or a number21 choose21 What is Brian going to do before the course starts?A attend a classB write a reportC read a book22-25 complete, no more than two words26-30 complete, no more than two wordsThe Business Resource Centre contains materials such as books and manuals to be used for training. It is possible to hire 26and27. There are materials for working on study skills (e.g.28) and other subjects include finance and 29.30membership costs ￡50 per year.31-37 complete, no more than two wordsSocial history of the East End of London38-40 choose THREE of the following problems are mentioned in connection with 20th century housing in the East End?A unsympathetic landlordsB unclean waterC heating problemsD high rentsE overcrowdingF poor standards of buildingG houses catching fireText2:Section: 11-5 complete, no more than two words and/or a numberCHILDREN ’S ART AND CRAFT WORKSHOPS● Adults must accompany children under 1 ● Cost: ￡2.50● Workshops held in: Winter House, 2 Street ● Security device: must push the 3 to open door ● Should leave car behind the 4● Book workshops by phoning the 5 (on 200765)6-10 complete, no more than two wordsSection: 211-14 complete, no more than two words and/or a numberTRAIN INFORMATION11 Local services depart from railway station.12 National services depart from the railway station.13 Trains for London depart every each day during the week. 14 The price of a first class ticket includes.15-17 complete, no more than two words and/or a number18-20 choose THREE attractions can you visit at present by trainfrom Trebirch?21-30 complete no more than three words and/or a numberDissertation Tutorial Record (Education) Name: Sandy Gibbons31-37 choose31 Some photographs of a horse running showedA all feet off groundB at least one foot on the groundC two feet off the ground32 The Scotsman employed by EdisonA designed a system to use the technology Edison had inventedB used available technology to make a new systemC was already an expert in motion picture technology33 One major problem with the first system was thatA only one person could be filmedB people could only see very short filmsC the camera was very heavy34 Rival systems started to appear in Europe after people hadA been told about the American systemB seen the American systemC used the American system35 In 1895, a famous new system was developed byA a French team working aloneB a French and German team working togetherC a German team who invented the word ‘cinema’36 Longer films were not made at the time because of problems involvingA the subject matterB the cameraC the film projector37 The ‘Lantham Loop’ invention relied onA removing tension between the film reelsB adding three more film reels to the systemC making one of the film reels more effective38-40 complete, no more than three words38 The first motion picture was called The. 39were used for first time on film in 1926.40 Subtitles were added to The Lights of New York because of itsText3:Section: 11-10 complete, no more one word and/or a number11-13 chooseTHE HISTORY OF ROSEWOOD HOUSE11 When the writer Sebastian George first saw Rosewood House, heA thought he might rent itB felt it was too expensive for himC was unsure whether to buy it 12 Before buying the house, George hadA experienced severe family problemsB struggled to become a successful authorC suffered a serious illness13 According to the speaker, George viewed Rosewood House asA a rich source of material for his booksB a way to escape from his workC a typical building of the region14-17 write the correct letter, A-J14 Pear Alley 15 Mulberry Garden 16 Shop 17 Tea Room18-20 complete, ONE WORD ONLYRIVER WALK18 Yon can walk through the that goes along the river bank. 19 You can go over the and then intoa wooded area.21-24 complete, no more than 3 words and/or a number MARKETING ASSIGNMENT21 For their assignment, the students must investigate one part of the .22 The method the students must use to collect data is .23 In total, the students must interview people.24 Jack thinks the music preference of listeners are similar.25-30 complete, no more than two words31-34 chooseIRELAND IN THE NEOLITHIC PERIOD31 According to the speaker, it is not clearA when the farming economy was introduced to IrelandB why people began to farm in IrelandC where the early Irish farmers came from32 What point does the speaker make about breeding animals in Neolithic Ireland?A Their number must have been above a certain levelB They were under threat from wild animalsC Some species died out during this period33 What does the speaker say about the transportation of animals?A Livestock would have limited the distance the farmers could sailB Neolithic boats were too primitive to have been usedC Probably only a few breeding animals were imported34 What is the main evidence for cereal crops in Neolithic Ireland?A the remains of burnt grain in potsB the marks left on posts by grainsC the patterns painted on the surface of pots35-40 write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDSSTONE TOOLS35 Ploughs could either have been pulled by or by cattle.●T he farmers needed homes which were permanent dwellings.36 In the final stages of axe-making, and were necessaryfor grinding and polishing.37 Irish axes were exported from Ireland to and England.POTTERY MAKING●T he colonisers used clay to make pots.38 The of the pots was often polished to make them watertight.39 Clay from areas was generally used.40 Decoration was only put around the of the earliest pots.Text4:Section: 11-10 complete, no more than two words and/or a numberThree day cost: 1￡Payment by 2or on arrivalAccommodation:Conference Centre●3￡per night●near to conference roomsGuest House●4￡per night●approximately 5walk from Conference CentreFurther documents to be sent:●6●an application formLocation:Conference Centre is on 7Park Road, next to the 8Taxi costs 9￡or take bus number 10from staton. Section: 211-13 choose THREE answers from the box and write the correct letter, A-D11 checking entrance tickets12 preparing refreshments13 directing car-park traffic14-20 complete, no more than three words and/or a numberSection: 321-25 complete, ONE WORD ONLY26-27 answer the questions, no more than two and/or a number26 Which books cannot be renewed by telephone or email?27 How much time is allowed to return recalled books?28-30 Which THREE topics do this term’s study skills workshops cover?A An introduction to the InternetB How to carry out research for a dissertationC Making good use of the whole range of library servicesD Planning a dissertationE Standard requirements when writing a dissertationF Using the Internet when doing researchG What books and technical resources are available in the librarySection: 431-34 choose31 When did Asiatic lions develop as a separate sub-species?A about 10,000 years agoB about 100,000 years agoC about 1,000,000 years ago32 Pictures of Asiatic lions can be seen on ancient coins from?A GreeceB The Middle EastC India33 Asiatic lions disappeared from EuropeA 2,500 years agoB 2,000 years agoC 1,900 years ago34 Very few African lions haveA a long maneB a coat with carried coloursC a fold of skin on their stomach31-34 complete, no more than TWO words and/or a numberTHE GIR SANCTUARY35 The sanctuary has an area of approximately square kilometres.36 One threat to the lions in the sanctuary is .37 The ancestors of the Gir Sanctuary lions were protected by a .38 A large part of the lion’s consists of animals belonging to local farmers.39 The lions sometimes , especially when water is short.40 In the India a man would fight a lion as a test of .感谢阅读，欢迎大家下载使用！。

雅思6分听力讲义

雅思听力讲义雅思听力整体介绍•出题形式•测试能力•应试策略•备考技巧出题形式▪4道大题，每道大题由10个小题构成▫1: 日常生活对话▫2: 日常生活独白▫3：学术场景讨论▫4：学术场景授课▪问题排列顺序和听力材料保持一致▪考试时间为30分钟，外加10分钟誊抄答案考察题型▪题型一：填表/记笔记/流程图/总结▪题型二：选择题▪题型三：填空题▪题型四：完成句子▪题型五：图表地图题▪题型六：分类▪题型七：配对（6分课程重点讲述的部分：题型一、二、五、七）分数换算BAND SCORE(分数) RAW SCORE OUT OF 40 (正确题目数量)5 166 237 308 35（6分备考的整体思路：以第1，2大题作为主攻方向，保证高正确率。

对第3，4大题中相对简单的题目力争做对）题型一：填表/记笔记/流程图/总结听前准备▪空内答案预测▪空前（后）信号词定位▪原则：▫特殊词：数字/地名/人名/产品名▫ 黑体或斜体字 ▫ 上下文中同类词 ▫ 空内词性判断 ▫ 左侧优先例题：剑4第1卷第1题例题：剑4第3套第1题听力进行中的解题策略▪ 利用听前预测进行有效定位 ▪ 识别特殊语音现象： ▪ 语速突然变慢 ▪ 声音提高 ▪ 停顿▪ 对于section 1的专门技巧：迅速判断对话中谁是信息提供方，答案绝大多数在信息提供方中，询问方往往释放干扰信息▪ 对于信息提供方干扰信息的排除原则：两个都记，誊抄答案时根据题目要求选择例题：剑4第1卷第1题NOTES ON SOCIAL PROGRAMME Example Answer Number of trips per month: 5 Visit places which have: ● historical interest ● good 1…………………… ● 2……………………Cost: between ￡ and ￡ per personNote: special trips organised for groups of 3……… peop le Time: departure - . return - .To reserve a seat: sign name on the 4……… 3 days in advance1. 空前historical interest2. 小圆点3. 第一空内应该是名词4. 第二空形式应该是形容词+名词5. 第三空为数字，空前为special trips6. 第四空为名词,空前为reserve a seatAccommodation Request FormExample Answer Name: Sara Lim… Age: 23 Length of time in Australia: 1…………Present address: Flat 1, 539, 2……Road Canterbury 2036 Present course: 3 ………… English Accommodation required from: 4………… 7th September1. 第一空空前为Australia, 空内为时间2. 空前为address ，空内为路名（特殊名词）3. 空前为course, 空内为形容词4. 空前为accommodation 空内为时间NOTES ON SOCIAL PROGRAMMEExample Answer Number of trips per month: 5 Visit places which have: ● historical interest ● good 1………… ● 2………… Cost: between ￡ and ￡ per person • Shopping ：注意拼写和英式发音，出题的信号是语速变慢 • Guided tours ：注意复数形式、英式发音、guide 的过去式的读音；出题信号是and • 12：出题信号是special对于特殊语音现象识别的训练▪ 请对照文本跟读听力原文3遍，注意讲话者的语速变化、音调变化和停顿。

2021年6月英语六级听力原文(第一套)

2021年6月大学英语六级听力原文（第一套）Conversation 1Man: It's my last day at work tomorrow.I'll start my new job in 2 weeks. My human resources manager wants to conduct an interview with me before I leave[Ql]. Woman: Ah, an exit interview. Are you looking forward to it?Man: I'm not sure how I feel about it. I resigned because I've been unhappy at that company for a long time, but I'm not sure if I should tell them how I really feel. Woman: To my way of thinking, there are two main potential benefits that come from unleashing and agitated stream of truth during an exit interview. The first is release. Unburdening yourself of frustration, and perhaps even anger to someone who isn't a friend or close colleague can be wonderfully free.Man: Let me guess. The second Is thBt the criticism will, theoretically, help the organization I'm leaving to improve, making sure employees of the future are less likely to encounter what I did?Woman: That's right. But the problem with the company improvement part is that very often it doesn't happen. An exit interview is supposed to be private, but often isn't. In mv company, the information Rained from these interviews is often not confidential. The information is used as dirt against another manager, or can be traded amonR senior managers[Q2].Man: Now you've got me rethinking what I'll disclose in the interview. There is always a chance that it could affect my reputation and my ability t。

2024年6月大学英语六级考试听力原文(第2套)

2024年6月大学英语六级考试听力原文(第2套)Conversation One.I've just bought a new blender.What's that?A blender, you know, a machine that blends food.Uh, yes, of course, the electric kitchen appliance.Exactly, this one is state-of-the-art. I've been meaning to buy one for a while, and I did thorough research on which specific model to get. I read through maybe hundreds of online user reviews. Anyway, it's amazing. Really? What could be so special about it? I mean it's just a blender. Well, basically, it's just a very good one. It feels heavy and sturdy and well made. It also has lots of power and can easily cut and crush practically anything. This way, the soups and juices I make come out really fine and smooth, with no lumpy bits.Um, I see. I have never thought of getting one myself. It sounds like the kind of thing that, for me personally, I would rarely use.I've never had one before, and now that I do. I use it all the time. I make a fresh fruit juice in the morning, maybe not every morning, but 3 or 4 times a week, and it feels fantastic. It's a really healthy habit.I can imagine that must feel quite satisfying. I can picture you getting all creative in the kitchen and trying out a multitude of different ingredients, and it's obviously going to be healthier than buying packaged juice from a supermarket.It's so much healthier. It's not even close. Did you know that store-bought juice is like 10% sugar?Right, so then you bought it for the health benefits?Mostly yes. Basically, it allows me to have a more varied diet with a far wider assortment of nutrients, because it's not only fruit in my morning juices you see. I can also throw in vegetables, nuts, yogurts, cereals, anything that tickled my fancy.Questions 1 to 4 are based on the conversation you have just heard. Question 1: What does the man say he did before buying the blender? Question 2: What does the woman say she has never thought of doing? Question 3: What does the man say is a really healthy habit?Question 4: What do we learn about store-bought juice from the conversation?Conversation Two.Today we have a very interesting guest.Mr. Thomas Benjamin Grimm, the mayor of Berkton, is here to talk about his job and responsibilities overseeing this charming village.Mr. Grimm, thank you for being here.Thank you for having me.I'd like to start by stating the obvious.Berkton has become one of the most popular tourist destinations in the country, and this has happened under your watch.Just how did you achieve this?The achievement belongs to all the residents of Berkton.It was a shared effort where everybody pitched in for the communal good. But how did this change happen?In about 10 years, Berkton has gone from a relatively unheard of sleepy village to a must-see destination.Yes, the change has truly been remarkable.Berkton was always fortunate to be endowed with such a beautiful natural allure.The Ambury Hills above the village remain untouched by human development, and the Sonora valley just below it is equally stunning.The transformation commenced in a town hall meeting in spring 2008 over 10 years ago now, when an overwhelming majority of neighbors voted in favor of "Motion 836".This legislative proposal essentially set out to harmonize the aesthetic appearance of all the houses in Berkton.The idea was that if all the properties looked a certain way with shared design features, then a village as a whole would look more beautiful. And it worked.It certainly did.I'm looking now at a before-and-after photo, and the change is truly remarkable.It's hard to believe it's the same place.And how do the neighbors feel now?Great pride I would say.But what about the multitudes of visitors now crowding the streets?Is everyone happy about that?The tourists we receive are a blessing, as they have completely revitalized our local economy.Every visitor is warmly welcome.Questions 5 to 8 are based on the conversation you have just heard. Question 5:What is the question the woman asked Mr. Grimm after the introduction?Question 6: What do we learn about Berkton of 10 years ago?Question 7: What resulted from the passing of the legislative proposal"Motion 836"?“836号动议”立法提案通过的结果是什么?Question 8: Why does the man say the tourists are a blessing to Berkton?Passage One.Researchers in the US have created a remote-controlled robot that is sosmall it can walk on the top of a US penny.In research published in the journal Science Robotics, a team at Northwestern University said the crab-like robot is 0.5mm wide. Researchers described it as the smallest ever remote-controlled walking robot.The tiny robot can bend, twist, crawl, walk, turn, and even jump without the use of complex hardware or special power.The engineers said this is because the robot is powered by the elastic property of its body.To construct the robot, the researchers used a shape memory alloy material that transforms to its "remembered" shape when heated.Using a laser, the team is able to heat the robot at specific parts of its body, causing it to change shape.As the robot deforms and goes back to its original shape, it creates movement from one place to another."Because these structures are so tiny, the rate of cooling is very fast,"project lead Professor John A. Rogers said.In fact, reducing the sizes of these robots allows them to run faster. While the research is still in the exploratory phase, the team believes that technology could lead to micro-sized robots that can perform practical tasks in tightly confined spaces."You might imagine micro robots as agents to repair or assemble small structures or machines in industry, or as surgical assistants to clear clogged arteries, to stop internal bleeding, or to eliminate cancerous tumors, all in minimally invasive procedures,"Rogers said.Questions 9 to 11 are based on the passage you have just heard. Question 9: What does the passage say about a team of researchers at Northwestern University?Question 10: What did the researchers say about the robot they created? Question 11: What do the researchers expect their robots to do in the future?Passage Two.I don't want to boast anything, but I have always considered myself something of an elite sleeper.Given the opportunity, I will sleep for marathon stretches, and can doze through the most extreme situations.On one very rough ferry crossing, on the route to the Isles of Scilly, for example, my traveling companion spent the entire 3-hour- ride throwing up in the bathroom, while I dozed happily on a plastic chair. Unfortunately, it has come to my attention that I am not an elite sleeper after all.It seems I am just lazy, because elite sleepers are defined as the approximately 3 percent of the population who are biologically programmedto need less sleep than the rest of us.According to a study that came out in March, elite sleepers have rare genetic changes, which means they can sleep fewer hours than mere mortals, without any risk of cognitive decline.It may not be possible to change your own genes, but can you train yourself to need less sleep?Is there a non-biological way to reach elite sleeper status?I have spent the past year trying to answer that question.Not for fun, I should add, but because having a baby has severely disrupted my sleep, for which I still have a great passion.For a while, I assumed I'd be forced to become one of those people who jump out of bed at the crack of dawn.After a year of tough scientific study, however, I have discovered being forced to get up early in the morning is very different from being an early bird.Questions 12 to 15 are based on the passage you have just heard. Question 12:What does the speaker say she did on her ride to the Isles of Scilly?Question 13:What do we learn from the passage about elite sleepers? Question 14:What has the speaker been trying to find out over the past year?Question 15:What has the speaker discovered after a year of tough scientific study?Recording One.If you read an article about a controversial issue, do you think you'd realize if it had changed your beliefs?No one knows your own mind like you do.It seems obvious that you would know if your beliefs had shifted.And yet, a new paper in the Quarterly Journal of Experimental Psychology suggests that we actually have very poor awareness of our own belief change, meaning that we will tend to underestimate how much we've been swayed by a convincing article.The researchers recruited over 200 undergraduates across two studies and focused on their beliefs about whether physical punishment of kids is an effective form of discipline.The students reported their initial beliefs about whether physical punishment is an effective way to discipline a child on the scale from"1. Completely disbelieve" to"9. Completely believe".Several weeks later, they were given one of two research-based texts to read.Each was several pages long and either presented the arguments and data in favour of physical punishment or against it.After this, the students answered some questions to test theircomprehension and memory of the text.Then, the students again scored their belief in whether physical punishment is effective or not.Finally, the researchers asked them to recall what their belief had been at the start of the study.The students' belief about physical punishment changed when they read a text that argued against their own initial position.Crucially, the memory of their initial belief was shifted in the direction of their new belief.In fact, their memory was closer to their current belief than their original belief.The more their belief had changed, the larger this memory bias tended to be, suggesting the students were relying on their current belief to deduce their initial belief.The memory bias was unrelated to the measures of how well they'd understood or recalled the text, suggesting these factors didn't play a role in memory of initial belief or awareness of belief change.The researchers concede that this research was about changes to mostly moderate beliefs.It's likely the findings would be different in the context of changes to extreme or deeply held beliefs.However, our beliefs on most topics are in the moderate range, and as we go about our daily lives reading informative material, these intriguing findings suggest we are mostly ignorant of how what we just read has updated and altered our own position.Questions 16 to 18 are based on the recording you have just heard. Question 16:What does a new paper in the Quarterly Journal of Experimental Psychology suggest?Question 17: What happened when the students read a text that argued against their own initial position?Question 18:What did the researchers concede concerning their findings?Recording Two.As the American population grows, so does the number of American moms. But more than a century after Mother's Day became an official holiday, even as that number increases, the share of the American population who are mothers is at the lowest point in a quarter century.It's frequently noted that fertility rates are falling sharply in richer countries.But the less observed consequence of this trend is that a decline in births can also mean a decline in motherhood in general.According to my analysis of data from the Census Bureau, the decline of American motherhood is real, occurring very quickly, and may continue for some time yet.Not only are moms making up less of the population, but their characteristics are changing too and in a way that might be linked to their proportional decline.Moms today tend to be older than in the past.Just looking at recent years, the change in age-specific birth rates has been drastic.In just the past few years, the peak childbearing age range for American women has advanced from that of 25~29 to that of 30~34.Meanwhile, childbearing among women under 20 has fallen by half or more, while childbearing among women 35 and older is rising.One positive consequence of this age shift is that a larger proportion of new mothers are economically prepared to raise children.Less positively, however, many women find that, as they age, they can't have as many kids as they would like.Plus, having children later in life can increase the risk of health complications.These finer points aside, one major consequence of the older mom's trend is that fewer years of a woman's life are spent as a mother.This means that, at any given time, a larger share of women and thus of the whole population, will report not having children in government surveys.In other words, later motherhood means less motherhood.Even as motherhood rates decline, Mother's Day, of course, will endure. In fact, despite the demographic shift, retail spending on the holiday appears to be rising.It is hard to say if Mother's Day spending is rising more than one would expect, given that the American population keeps growing.But one factor might be that the proportion of women who are the mothers of adult children is rising and those adult children may spend more generously when it comes to celebrating the moms they no longer live with. Questions 19 to 21 are based on the recording you have just heard. Question 19:What does the speaker conclude from her analysis of the Census Bureau's data?Question 20:What does the speaker say is a positive consequence of the age shift in childbearing?Question 21:What might be one explanation for the rise in retail spending on Mother's Day?Recording Three.Since NASA published a paper in 1989 claiming that house plants can soak up pollution and toxic chemicals, businesses and homeowners have increasingly invested in greenery to help clean their air.But a new analysis suggests it could actually take more than 1,000 plants per square meter to gain a benefit any greater than simply opening a coupleof windows.The problem lies in the fact that NASA conducted their tests in sealed containers that do not simulate the conditions in most people's homes or offices.The space agency was primarily concerned about keeping the air fresh for astronauts cut off in biospheres or space stations, and helping to combat "sick building syndrome" which had become a problem due to thesuper-insulated and energy-efficient offices of the late 1970s.By the early 1980s, workers regularly complained of skin rashes, sleepiness, headaches, and allergies as they breathed in toxic chemicals from paints and plastics.NASA found that certain plants could remove chemicals from the air, and even today garden centers recommend the plants for air cleaning properties.However, a new evaluation of dozens of studies spanning 30 years found that house plants in a normal environment have little impact.In fact, natural ventilation is far better at cleaning the air.The researchers also calculated the clean air delivery rate for plants in the studies they analyzed and found that the rate at which plants disperse the compounds was well below the usual rate of air exchange in a normal building, caused by the movement of people coming and going, opening doors and windows.Many of the studies did show a reduction in the concentration of volatile organic compounds over time, which is likely why people have seized on them to praise the air purifying virtues of plants.But the researchers' calculations showed it would take 10 to 1,000 plants per square meter of floor space to compete with the air cleaning capacity of a building's air handling system or even just a couple of open windows in a house.In contrast, NASA's sealed experiment recommended one pot plant per 100 square feet.This is certainly an example of how scientific findings can be misleading or misinterpreted over time.But it's also a great example of how scientific research should continually re-examine and question findings to get closer to the ground truth of understanding what's actually happening.Questions 22 to 25 are based on the recording you have just heard. Question 22:What does NASA's 1989 paper claim house plants can do? Question 23:What is said to be the problem with NASA's study reported in its 1989 paper?Question 24:What is the finding of a new evaluation of dozens of studies spanning 30 years?Question 25:What does NASA's sealed experiment recommendation exemplify in scientists'pursuit of truth?。

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BRIAN: Oh,good.My name's Brian Ardley.I've decided to enrol on a part-time management course.A friend of mine took one last year,and recommended it to me.
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BRIAN: Is there anything I should do before the course,like reading or anything?
TUTOR: We prefer to integrate reading with the course,so we don't give out a reading list in advance.But we like people to write a case study,deseribing an organisation they know.
BRIAN: I've already done that,as my friends told me you wanted one.But would it be possible to sit in on a teaching session,to see what it's like?I haven't been a student for quite a while.
TUTOR: Fine.Just let me know which date,and I'll arrange it with the tutor.
BRIAN: Now,could I ask you about the college facilities,please?
TUTOR: Anything in particular?
BRIAN: Well,the course is one day a week,all day,isn't it?So presumably it's possible to buy food?
TUTOR: Yes,the refectory's open all day.
BRIAN: Does it cater for special diets?I have some food allergies.
TUTOR: Provided you warn the refectory in advance,it won't be a problem.
BRIAN: Good.What about facilities for young children?I'd like to bring my daughter here while I'm studying. TUTOR: How old is she?
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TUTOR: Then she's cligible to join the nursery,which is supervised by a qualified Nursery Nurse.The waiting list for a place is quite long though,so you ought to apply now.
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TUTOR: The centre has a lot of reference materials,and staff qualified to give guidance on a one-to-one basis. BRIAN: I noticed a fitness centre next to the college.Is that for students?
TUTOR: It's open to everyone,but students pay an annual fee that's much less than the general public pay. BRIAN: And presumably the college library stocks newspapers and journals,as well as books?
TUTOR: Yes,and there's also an audio-visual room,for viewing and listening to videos,cassettes,and so on. BRIAN: Is there also access to computers?
TUTOR: Yes,your tutor will need to arrange with the technical support team for you to get a password,so ask him or her about it when you start the course.
BRIAN: OK.
TUTOR: By the way,do you know about our Business Centre?
BRIAN: No.What's that?
TUTOR: It's a training resource - a collection of materials for people to study on their own,or use in their own organisations.
BRIAN: Uhuh.You mean books and ivdeos?
TUTOR: Yes,and manuals for self-study.Plus a lot of computer-based materials,so people can work through them at their own speed,and repeat anything thry aren't sure about.And you can hire laptops to use in your own home or workplace as well as printers that you can take away.
BRIAN: Does it have anything that I could use to improve my study skils?I don't have much idea about report writing,and I'm sure I'll need it on the course.
TUTOR: Oh yes,there's plenty of useful material.Just ask one of the staff.
BRIAN: Does the centre cover all the main areas of business?
TUTOR: Yes,topics like finance,and of course marketing-that's a popular one.Local managers seem to queue up to borrow the videos!
BRIAN: So it isn't just for students,then?
TUTOR: No,it's for members only,but anyone can join.
BRIAN: How much does it cost?
TUTOR: ￡100 a year for a company,and ￡50 for an individual,with no discount for students.I'm afraid. BRIAN: That's very helpful.Well,I think that's all.I'd better go home and fill in the enrolment form.Thanks for all your help.
TUTOR: You're welcome.Goodbye.
BRIAN: Goodbye.。