大学英语四级真题听力原文
大学四级CET4历年真题听力(附文本)(2024)
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听力文本中的文化背景知识
英美国家文化习俗
了解英美国家的节日、风俗、习 惯等，有助于更好地理解听力文 本中的相关内容。
教育体制和校园生活
熟悉英美国家的教育体制和校园 生活，可以更好地融入听力文本 所描述的情境中。
社会热点和时事政治
掌握当前的社会热点和时事政治 ，有助于理解短文类听力文本中 涉及的相关话题。
扩大词汇量，熟悉常用的 短语和表达方式，有助于 更好地理解听力材料中的 信息。可以通过阅读、听 力练习和记忆单词等方式 来积累词汇和短语。
在备考过程中，要注意提 高自己的听力速度。可以 通过听一些速度较快的英 语材料来逐渐适应和提高 自己的听力速度。同时， 也要注意训练自己在有限 的时间内准确地捕捉关键 信息。
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考试技巧点拨
总结了听力考试中的高分技巧，帮助学员更好地应对考试。
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多角度练习
通过不同的练习方式，如精听、泛听、听写等，全面提高听力水平。
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注重积累
在听力练习过程中，注意积累常用的词汇、短语和表达方式，提高语 言感知能力。
定期自测与反思
定期进行自测，了解自身的听力水平和进步情况，并针对存在的问题 进行反思和调整学习方法。
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模拟试题难度分析
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词汇难度
涉及大学四级考试大纲要求的词汇，包括一些专业术语和常用表 达。
语速和语音
语速适中，发音清晰，符合大学英语四级考试听力部分的要求。
题型多样性
包含多种题型，如选择题、填空题和判断题，以全面考察学生的听 力理解能力。
23年12月大学英语四级考试真题听力原文
23年12月大学英语四级考试真题听力原文全文共3篇示例，供读者参考篇123年12月大学英语四级考试听力原文如下：Part I Listening Comprehension (20 minutes)Section ADirections: In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long conversations. At the end of each conversation, one or more questions will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A, B, C and D, and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.Example:You will hear:You will read:A) 2 hours.B) 3 hours.C) 4 hours.D) 5 hours.From the conversation we know that the two were talking about some work they will start at 9 o’clock in the morning and have to finish at 2 in the afternoon. Therefore, B is the correct answer. You should choose [B] on the Answer Sheet and mark it with a single line through the centre.Sample Answer [A][B][C][D]1. A) He is still in the hospital.B) He is working in the lab.C) He has recovered from his illness.D) He is waiting for the bus.2. A) He agrees with the woman.B) He enjoys the piano concert.C) He doesn’t mind missing the concert.D) He doesn’t find the woman's advice helpful.3. A) The woman should make a reservation.B) The restaurant is too crowded.C) The woman will be back soon.D) There are few tables available.4. A) She has a little trouble understanding the man.B) She knows the man quite well.C) She doesn’t want to take a taxi.D) She is looking forward to seeing Bob.5. A) He is unhappy with the woman’s suggestion.B) He doesn’t believe the woman’s excuse.C) He dislikes the woman.D) He is willing to wait a little longer.6. A) Go to the student service center.B) Choose a new course by himself.C) Ask the man about his new course.D) Apply for a course change.7. A) The man was late for his flight.B) The man couldn’t catch a plane.C) There might be something wrong with the man’s car.D) The man missed his 4 pm flight.8. A) The man will leave his job.B) The woman is planning to quit her job.C) The man has been dismissed.D) The man intends to look for another job.Section BDirections: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A, B, C and D. Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.Passage OneQuestions 9 to 11 are based on the passage you have just heard.9. A) Health issues. B) Nutritional advice.C) Financial management. D) Cosmetic products.10. A) Cancer. B) Cardiovascular diseases.C) Diabetes. D) Mental illness.11. A) Coffee. B) Tea. C) Wine. D) Fruit juice.Passage TwoQuestions 12 to 14 are based on the passage you have just heard.12. A) It is too noisy. B) It is too crowded.C) It is too small. D) It is too dark.13. A) Libraries. B) Bookstores. C) Restaurants. D) Cafés.14. A) Reading a newspaper. B) Watching a TV program.C) Taking a nap. D) Doing homework.Passage ThreeQuestions 15 to 17 are based on the passage you have just heard.15. A) Take part in a marathon. B) Prepare for some tests.C) Work on their writing assignment. D) Join a student club.16. A) They can try to follow a strict schedule.B) It is better to work in a quiet place.C) They should avoid interruptions.D) They may benefit from discussions.17. A) Take part in a match. B) Visit the library.C) Give their friends some help. D) Have lunch with a friend.Section CDirections: In this section, you will hear a passage three times. When the passage is read for the first time, you should listen carefully for its general idea. When the passage is read for the second time, you are required to fill in the blanks with the exact words you have just heard. Finally, when the passage is read for the third time, you should check what you have written.Fill in the blanks with the exact words you have just heard.Section CQuestions 18 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard.18. French artists sketch personalized———————— for clients.19. One can see “———————” in the restaurant windows in China.20. Tourists on a boat in Venice paint ———————— to remember the trip.Now, you will hear the passage.Part II Reading Comprehension (35 minutes)The year 2023 will be another great year for space exploration, with exciting missions planned to explore the Moon, Mars, and beyond.China is planning a manned mission to the Moon by the end of next year. The mission, called Chang’e, aims to land an astronaut on the Moon for the first time in 50 years. Chinese scientists are also working on a joint mission to Mars with the European Space Agency, which is set to launch in 2024.The United States will further its exploration of Mars in 2023 with the launch of the Mars Perseverance rover. The rover will search for signs of life and collect samples of Martian rock for return to Earth. Furthermore, NASA will launch the James Webb Space Telescope, which will be the most powerful telescope ever sent into space.Private companies are also making advancements in space exploration. SpaceX will send the first all-civilian mission to space in 2023, with a crew consisting entirely of private citizens. This ispart of the growing trend of commercial space travel, with companies like Blue Origin and Virgin Galactic also planning manned missions in the coming years.In addition to the missions planned for 2023, scientists are working on developing new technologies for future space exploration. This includes the development of advanced propulsion systems that could enable faster travel to distant planets, as well as new spacecraft designs that could make space travel more affordable and accessible.Overall, the year 2023 promises to be an exciting time for space exploration, with new missions, technologies, and advancements that will push the boundaries of human knowledge and discovery.注意：此部分试题请在答题卡2上作答。
2024年6月大学英语四级考试听力原文(第1套)
2024年6月大学英语四级考试听力原文（第1套）News Report OneSix people had to move away from their home to another place after a fire broke out in a building on Main Street Saturday, officials said.Firefighters responded to the three-story building shortly after 1 p.m. for a reported structure fire, according to Norwalk Deputy Fire Chief Adam Markowitz.Markowitz said crews encountered heavy smoke coming from the second floor when they arrived.A team of about 25 firefighters then spent about 25 minutes extinguishing the flames.Officials described the structure as a mixed-use building that features commercial businesses on the first floor and residential on the second and third floors.Town records list four apartments in the building.Due to smoke and heat damage, the four apartments were declared uninhabitable, and the six residents had to move to another place, officials said.No injuries were reported in connection with the fire.The Norwalk Fire Marshal is investigating the cause and origin of the fire.Questions 1 and 2 are based on the news report you have just heard.Question 1. Why did the six residents have to find another place to stay?Question 2. What does the news report say the Norwalk Fire Marshal is doing?News Report TwoA new study has cast doubt on historic research suggesting that the season or month of someone's birth is associated with an increased risk of certain mental health conditions.The study looks at symptoms of anxiety and depression among more than 70,000 older adults in Europe.A number of past studies have found the link between season of birth and mental health diagnoses.Researchers have suggested that such links could arise from various things.These include nutrient intake, sun exposure, climate, and disease exposure varying across the course of the year.However, evidence has been mixed.More recent studies have suggested that factors such as social class or economic background have more to do with these diagnoses than month of birth.Overall, the new study found no significant relationship between participants' month of birth and symptoms of depression or anxiety.There was some variability in some countries.In Poland, depressive symptoms fluctuated a little depending on birth month.In the Czech Republic, the same was true of anxiety symptoms.But on the whole, there was no systematic pattern.Questions 3 and 4 are based on the news report you have just heard.Question 3. What have a number of past studies found about season of birth?Question 4. What did the new study find about the relationship between participants' month of birth and symptoms of depression?New Report ThreeGenetic researchers in China have made a clone of a star police dog.The clone was born in a laboratory in Beijing in December.Tests show that the clone and her mother are almost identical genetically.The mother dog helped solve multiple murders and many other crimes.The clone has already performed better than traditionally bred dogs on several tests.If the clone continues to perform as well as expected, it could mean a huge reduction in the training time for police dogs, which usually takes about five years.The ultimate goal of scientists is to produce clones of talented police dogs that can be trained in months instead of years.However, this goal is not yet possible due to the current costs of the technology.This is not the first time a clone has been made of a star police dog.In South Korea, six clones began working with the police in 2008.Questions 5 to 7 are based on the news report you have just heard.Question 5. What do the researchers' tests show about the cloned dog?Question 6. What is the scientists' purpose in cloning police dogs?Question 7. Why does the news report say the scientists' goal is not yet possible?Conversation OneTom, did you see the article online about the new TV series based on the book The Three Body Problem?A colleague mentioned the book, but I've been so busy writing my thesis that 1 haven't been able to read for pleasure in months.Well, sounds like if you're going to read anything for fun, this is the book.It's written by a Chinese science fiction writer.I can't remember his name, but he's written three books in all, and The Three Body Problem is the first in the series.I don't want to say too much and spoil it for you, but it's definitely got some amazing technological and sociological concepts in it.It does sound like it would suit my taste, but if they are making a TV series based on it now, I don't know if I should read the book or watch the show first.I think it's better to read the book first.It's rare for the show or movie to be better than the book.And then, you just end up ruining the book for yourself, if the show isn't very good.When is the show supposed to start?I'm a bit overwhelmed with the amount of data I still need to collect to finish my thesis.But I still need to relax sometimes.I can't remember exactly.It's pretty soon, and it's going to be quite long.There are 24 episodes.Well, maybe you could download an electronic copy of the book and try to read it before the show starts.That's a good idea.And then, maybe we can watch the series together.Thanks for the tip, Alice.W: No problem.Questions 8 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.Question 8. How did the man get to know about the book The Three Body Problem?Question 9. What does the woman say she can't remember about the book's author?Question 10. What does the man have to do to finish his thesis?Question 11. What will the man most probably do first after the conversation?Conversation TwoHello, good afternoon.I have an inquiry to make.It's about the vegetarian food festival you are holding on the 19th of August at the Newcastle City Hall.Yes, of course. My name's Philip How can I help you?It says on your website that you are still looking for vendors, and I grow organic vegetables on my farm, as well as doing my own home baking.Would I be able to sell both the vegetables and items baked from them at the festival?That's exactly the type of thing we are looking for.We're getting close to the deadline, however.Do you prefer to fill out an application on the web, or to print it out and fill it in by hand and then post it back to us?Remember that you will have to have all your certificates to hand when you are filling out the forms, as the standards are high and they'll be carefully checked before anyone will be able to sell their produce at the event.I should be fine with doing it on your website, and I already have all my certificates, as we run a small farm shop too.But can you give me your details anyway?Sure. Please address it to the Organic Organization, Vendor Applications, 112 Queens Road, Newcastle, Northumbria.The postcode is NU 29 3LJ.Remember that the closing date is next Tuesday, the 28th of June.That's absolutely wonderful.Thank you so much for your help. Goodbye.Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.Question 12.Why does the woman call the man?Question 13. What is the man still looking for?Question 14. What does the man say they are getting close to?Question 15. What does the man finally ask the woman to remember?Passage OneSupporters call it "wild camping"; opponents call it "illegal camping".What both sides accept is that there has been a boom in the past few months, with increasing numbers of visitors pitching their tents on any bit of land they fancy in the UK.In part, this reflects the fact that official campsites have been wholly or partially closed, or are overflowing in a summer when fewer people are going abroad.It is also cheap, at a time when many are worried about what the economic future holds.But it may also be an expression of a desire for going outdoors- a response to the months of lockdown.Most of the coverage of the boom in wild camping has been negative.Camping in public parks has now been banned for August and the early part of September because campers dump litter, human waste, and even their tents on the grassland.Similar action has been taken even in Scotland, where camping is usually permitted on most of its open land.Clearly there have to be rules.It would make sense that wild campers need to ask for permission to camp from landowners, especially outside Scotland, where the law is farmore restrictive.It would be common sense for people to use small tents and leave no trace of their visit.They have been attracted by a patch of land this close to wilderness, and it is their responsibility to keep it that way.Questions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard.Question 16. Why has wild camping become popular in the UK?Question 17. Why is camping banned for part of the summer in public parks?Question 18. What does the speaker suggest campers do?Passage TwoImagine boating down the Amazon River, minding your own business calmly keeping an eye out for alarmingly large snakes- and a curious pink dolphin appears to swim alongside.While this may seem like a mythical creature, pink dolphins do exist in the Amazon region.The Amazon river dolphin is a giant among its species.It can measure up to 2 meters long and weigh around 204 kilograms.Size isn't the only thing that sets the Amazon river dolphin apart.Thriving in South American rivers and temporary lakes caused by seasonal flooding, this freshwater dolphin is sometimes shockingly pink.Although born gray, males of the species are easily identified as they enter adulthood by a decisive pink shade.Their unusual coloring is believed to be the result of scar tissue from dolphin fights-- whether play-fighting or a serious bid for a mate.The deeper the pink, the more attractive the males are believed to be, and the older the male, the more pink it will have.There's also a theory that this color helps the dolphins more readily blend in with their surroundings.During heavy rains, rivers along the Amazon rainforest turn a pink shade, and with it male dolphins are harder to detect.The Amazon wetland system, fed by the Amazon River, is a crucial place for pink dolphins to breed, and since 2018 has been granted internationally protected status.Questions 19 to 21 are based on the passage you have just heard.Question 19. What does the passage say about pink dolphins?Question 20. What is the unusual coloring of pink dolphins believed to originate in?Question 21. What has become of the Amazon wetland system since 2018?Passage ThreeIn a new Merrill Lynch/Age Wave survey, a full 70% of the early adults said they received financial support from their parents in the past yearand 58% said they couldn't afford their current lifestyles without it.The most common types of financial support include cell phone plans, food, school costs and car expenses.Parental financial support of early adults, said Ken Dychtwald, CEO of Age Wave, is "the new normal".But 64% of the young adults surveyed said parents' financial support to children age 25 to 34 is "a bad thing", because it makes those kids dependent.By contrast, only 29% thought supporting men and women age 18 to 24 is bad; the remaining 71% thought that assistance "helps the adult children get ahead".Dychtwald believes the young women and men surveyed were saying that by 25 younger adults ought to be financially independent.In fact, the respondents said, financial independence defines adulthood."Financial independence is something they were struggling with and challenged by. And it scared them a bit," Dychtwald said.One big reason they're struggling is attributed to college loans, of which the average amounts to $37,000.Many of the parents have taken on college loans for the kids, too, sometimes at the expense of their own finances.In the survey, 60% of early adults define financial success as being debt-fee.Whether that's likely, or even possible, anytime soon, is anyone's guess.Questions 22 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard.Question 22. What do we learn from a new survey by Merrill Lynch/Age Wave?Question 23. Why did most young adults in the survey say financial support to children aged 25 to 34 is a bad thing?Question 24. What did the respondents in the survey say regarding financial independence?Question 25. What is one big reason young adults are struggling?。
2023年12月四级考试听力原文
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2023年12月英语四级真题听力原文(第2套)
2023年12月英语四级真题听力原文(第2套)News Report 1A police officer in the U.S. stopped a large SUV car that was going very slowly and drifting across lanes on a highway.He expected to find a driver who was either very drunk or having a medical emergency.Instead, the officer discovered a five-year-old boy sat on the edge of the driver's seat.His feet could barely reach the brake, and his head was only just high enough to see out of the windows.The child had taken the keys to the family car while his teenage sister was napping.He then drove three kilometers across town before getting on the highway.The boy later told confused officers that he was planning to travel to California and buy a Lamborghini sports car.Although he only had three dollars in his wallet, at least he was driving in the right direction.Questions 1 and 2 are based on the news report you have just heard.Question 1: Why did the police officer stop the SUV car?Question 2:What did the boy tell the police officers he was planning to do?News Report 2Mobile phones have changed the way we live, how we read, work, communicate, and shop.But we already know this.What we have not yet understood is the way the tiny machines in front of us are changing our skeletons, possibly altering not just the way we behave but even the very shape of our bodies.New scientific research at the University of the Sunshine Coast in Queensland, Australia, suggests that young people are developing extra pieces of bone at the backs of their heads.These pieces of bone are caused by the way people bend their heads when they use the phone.This shifts weight onto the muscles at the back of the head and causes the bone to grow in a way that is not normal.This process can be compared to the way the skin hardens in response to constant rubbing or pressure.The result is a piece of bone like a horn that sticks out from the head by the neck.Questions 3 and 4 are based on the news report you have just heard.Question 3:What does the report say we have not yet understood aboutmobile phones?Question 4: What happens to the skin when rubbed or pressed constantly?News Report 3A village is going to throw a birthday party for an orange cat named Wilbur, who has become famous for making a regular appearance at local shops.Wilbur has his own Internet pages as he approaches his 10th birthday on July, 7. Wilbur is both bold and friendly.He spends most of his time in shops and businesses around the village.He'll just take himself into any shop, anywhere.There was one time when the doctor's receptionist came back and he was sitting on her chair.Among his favorite haunts are a local hairdresser, two pubs, and the Nottingham Primary School.Lesley Harper, who runs one of the pubs, said the cat has been a big hit with their customers."He's been a regular visitor for most of this year," she told the Press Association."He's a very relaxed cat, happy for customers and villagers young and old to come in and say hello."She also said he is a cat of expensive tastes who likes his high priced cat food.Sarah Godfrey, who is organizing Wilbur's party, told the local newspaper, "Wilbur is part of our lives, as he is for everyone who lives in the village."Questions 5 to 7 are based on the news report you have just heard.Question 5: What does the report say the village is going to do for the cat Wilbur?Question 6: What do we learn from the report about the cat?Question 7:What does the pub owner, Lesley Harpei, say about the cat?Conversation 1So, where do you want to go for lunch?I don't know. Do you have anything in mind?What about the Sandwich Place on Camden Street?Hmm... No, sorry. I don't feel like sandwiches today. It's a great place, but I think we go there too often.That's true. Remember that's where we saw Brigette Clark, the famous movie star.Of course. How could I ever forget? There were crowds of people around her asking for a photo with her.What about hamburgers, then? There's that American style diner on theway to the mall.I like that place. Their chips are great, but their service takes a long time. And I need to get back by 2:30 for a conference call.How about trying something new? We could try Mario's, the new Italian restaurant on the corner. It looks all right. Have you been there?No, I haven't, but I've noticed that it has great reviews on the Internet. It's supposed to be one of the best Italian's in town. I think Jeremy has been there and said it was amazing. I'm up for that.Cool. Have you asked Jeremy if he would like to come with us?I already have. He says he can't. He has brought his own lunch today, so he will stay in. I think his wife made him soup.Poor Jeremy. His wife is a terrible cook. He should throw that soup in the bin and join us.Questions 8 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.Question 8:What are the speakers talking about in this conversation?Question 9: Where did the speakers see Brigette Clark, the famous movie star?Question 10: Why does the woman say she needs to get back by 2:30?Question 11: Why does the woman say Jeremy should throw his soup in the bin?Conversation 2Hi, there. How are you today? Do you have a reservation with us already?Good afternoon. Yes, we reserved our rooms yesterday morning on your website for three nights. The name's Patterson.Okay. Let me have a look. Yes, we have it here. You brought the whole family with you, I see.Yes, the two kids, my wife and I, and her parents too.Great. So we have a family room for you and your wife and the kids, and another double room for your parents-in-law.They are right next to each other on the ground floor, since you mentioned in your message that they have trouble with stairs.That's wonderful. My father-in-law has had terrible problems getting up and down stairs since his knee operation last April.I'm sorry to hear that. And if you need any help to find transportation for the whole family, we can definitely recommend someone for you.We were thinking of renting a car, but we will explore all the options available for sure.So, yes, that would be very helpful in comparing prices. We're also wondering what tours and day trips are available.We have bunches of brochures here. I would recommend getting out on a boat trip.The kids will love it and there are so many islands nearby to explore.There's also a great night market further into town that has all kinds of food and cool little shops selling souvenirs and local jewelry and clothing made by hand.That all sounds marvelous.Now, all I need is to photocopy your passports and then I can get you all checked in and show you to your rooms.Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.Question 12: Who is the man talking to in the conversation?Question 13:What do we learn about the man's father-in-law from the conversation?Question 14: Why does the man say they will explore all the options available?Question 15: What does the woman suggest the man and his family do dose to the end of the conversation?Passage 1Artificial intelligence agents play ever more influential Wes in our lives.They do everything from suggesting new friends to recommending purchases.They're even beginning to drive our cars.Another role that they are expected to take over is negotiating on our behalf in commercial transactions or legal disputes.So, it's important to know whether using an artificial intelligence agent might affect how we negotiate.Research indicates that it does.In a new study, participants were told to imagine that they were negotiating for something important to them, like a house.Next, they were told either that they would negotiate for themselves, or they would program an artificial intelligence agent to negotiate for them.Participants then completed a survey indicating how tough, deceptive and pleasant or otherwise they wanted to be, or wanted their agent to be, in the negotiations.For example, participants could choose to be tough by making an opening demand far greater than what they'd be willing to accept.They could also choose to express sympathy with their opponent to appear pleasant.But they could also indicate that they -- or their agent -- would strategically express anger toward the opponent to gain advantage, or they could opt to convey dissatisfaction with the encounter so that the other party would think they were losing interest.These are both examples of deceptive strategies.Participants were more willing to employ deceptive strategies whenassigned an agent to negotiate on their behalf.Questions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard.Question 16:What does the passage say about artificial intelligence agents?Question 17: What does the new study want to find out about using an artificial intelligence agent?Question 18:What did participants tend to do when assigned an AI agent to negotiate on their behalf?Passage 2New research has studied the effects of a seven-week healthy cooking course.Academics measured the program's effect on cooking confidence and self-perceived mental health.Researchers also measured participants' overall satisfaction around cooking and diet-related behaviors.What were the findings? Course participants saw significant improvements in general health.They also reported improved mental health and subjective vitality immediately after the program.These benefits remained six months after the completion of the course.What caused these improvements?Researchers have previously found a link between eating more fruits and vegetables, and improved longer term mental health.This would imply that the participants in the current study may have felt better due to improved diet.However, the study showed participants mental health improved even if their reported diet did not change after completing the program.Also, the mental health benefits were equal among participants who were overweight or obese, and those in a healthy weight range.This suggests a link between cooking confidence and satisfaction around cooking, and mental health benefits.Who benefits most from learning to cook? Gender plays a part.At the start of the program, 77 per cent of female participants were confident about cooking, but just 23 per cent of males were confident.At the end of the program, cooking confidence and skills were equal across both counterparts.This change in confidence could lead to a gender balance in home cooking.This in turn could reduce consumption of unhealthy, high-calorie processed meals.Questions 19 to 21 are based on the passage you have just heard.Question 19: What do we learn about the benefits the participants gained from the healthy cooking course?Question 20: What do the new research findings suggest about mental health benefits?Question 21:What plays a role in determining who benefits most from learning to cook?Passage 3What is personal space?We often think of it as an invisible bubble of space surrounding us that others can't enter, without causing discomfort.Research shows, however, that we actually have bubbles of different sizes.Each of these bubbles applies to a different set of people.The smallest zone, called "intimate space", extends outward from our bodies 18 inches in every direction.Only family, pets and one's closest friends may enter it.A mere acquaintance entering our intimate space makes us uncomfortable.Next is the bubble called "personal space", extending from 1.5 feet to 4 feet away.Friends and acquaintances can comfortably occupy this zone, especially during informal conversations, but strangers are forbidden.Extending from 4 to 12 feet away from us is "social space".Here people feel comfortable conducting routine social interactions with new acquaintances or total strangers.Those are the average sizes of American's personal bubbles, anyway.It is important to keep in mind that personal space varies depending on culture and context.Furthermore, there are significant individual differences.As we all know, cultural or individual differences in personal bubble diameters are all too often the cause of discomfort.How did these personal bubbles arise?According to research, we begin to develop our individual sense of personal space around age 3 or 4.The sizes of our bubbles are fixed by our teens.These bubbles are constructed and monitored by the brain region involved in fear.Questions 22 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard.Question 22: What does research show about our personal space?Question 23:What happens if a mere acquaintance enters our intimate space?Question 24: Where do people feel comfortable interacting with new acquaintances or strangers?Question 25: When are the sizes of our bubbles fixed?。
英语四级真题：2024年6月大学英语四级听力原文
英语四级真题：2024年6月大学英语四级听力原文大学英语四级听力考试是英语水平测试的重要组成部分，考查学生在英语听力方面的实际能力。
2024年6月的大学英语四级听力原文题目及内容如下：Part IDirections: In this part, you will hear 8 short conversations. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked. Both the conversation and the question will be spoken twice. After each question, you will have 15 seconds to choose the best answer from the four choices marked A, B, C and D.1、M: The concert starts at 7:30. Let's hurry up. W: I'm sorry,I can't go with you. I have to finish this report first. Q: Why can't the woman go to the concert with the man? A. She is not interested in music. B. She has an important meeting to attend.C. She has to finish a report.D. She is sick and tired.2、M: Are you free this Sunday afternoon? W: Yes, why? M: Would you like to go watch a football match? W: Oh, no. I've never been interested in football. Q: What is the woman's attitude towards watching a football match? A. Positive. B. Negative.C. Neutral.D. Indifferent.3、M: What a nice watch! Is it new? W: Yes, my husband bought it for me last month. M: Oh, it's beautiful. But I've never seen him wear a watch. Q: What can we infer from the conversation?A. The man doesn't like watches.B. The woman doesn't know her husband well.C. The woman's husband doesn't wear a watch.D. The man is uninterested in watches.Part IIDirections: In this part, you will hear 2 long conversations. At the end of each conversation, you will hear some questions. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken twice. After each question, you will have 20 seconds to answer the question.4、M: Hi, Mary, how was your weekend? W: It was great! I went to the beach with my family and had a lot of fun in the sun. M: That sounds nice. What did you do there? W: We played beach volleyball, built sandcastles, and went for swimming in the sea. It was really relaxing and enjoyable. M: Sounds like you had a blast! What did you do on the last day? W: We went to a nice seafood restaurant and had some delicious meals. It was a perfect ending to a wonderful weekend. Q: What did the woman do on the last day of her weekend? A. She played beach volleyball.B. She built sandcastles.C. She went for swimming in the sea.D. She went to a seafood restaurant and had meals.41、M: Hi, Sarah, how was your trip to Europe? W: It was fantastic!I visited several countries and saw many beautiful景点. M: That's great. Which country did you like best? W: Well, I really loved Italy because of its famous art and culture. And I also enjoyed visiting France because of its delicious food and fashion industry. M: Sounds like you had an excellent time! Did you take any photos? W: Yes, I took many photos of the景点and the food. I'll show you some of them when we meet next time. Q: What does the woman say about her trip to Europe?。
全网最全——英语四级真题听力原文及答案解析
英语四级真题听力原文及答案解析（完整版）Section ANews Report OneThe note inside the bottle said, "Return to 419 Ocean Street and receive a reward of $150 from Richard and Tina Pierce, owners of the beach Comber motel.The motel was owned by the Paula Pierce in 1960. Her father had written the notes as a joke and had thrown it into the Atlantic Ocean. Buffington flew to New Hampshire to deliver that message to Pola Pierce. She held up to her father's promise giving Buffington that reward. But the biggest reward is the message in a bottle finding its way back home.Questions 1 and 2 are based on the news report you have just heard.News Report TwoMillions of bees have died in South Carolina during aerial insect spraying operations that were carried out to combat the Zika virus. The insects spraying over the weekend left more than 2 million bees dead on the spot in Dorchester county South Carolina, where four travel-related cases of Zika disease have been confirmed in the area. Most of the deaths came from Flower Town Bee farm, a company in Somerville that sells bees and honey products. Juanita Stanley who owns the company said the farm looks like it's been destroyed. The farm lost about 2.5 million bees. Dorchester county officials apologized for the accidental mass killing of bees. Dorchester County is aware that some beekeepers in the area that was sprayed on Sunday lost their bee colonies. County manager Jason Ward said in a statement. “I'm not pleased that so many bees were killed.”Questions 3 and 4 are based on the news report you have just heard.News Report ThreeQuestions 5 and 7 are based on the news report you have just heard.Section BConversation OneM: I think it’s about how climate change affects everyday life. I wonder how they make it entertaining.M：There’s a Spanish dance festival.W: Oh, I love dance. That sounds really interesting.M: Apparently, it’s absolutely brilliant. Let’s see what it says in the paper.A leads an exciting production of the great Spanish love story Kamen.M: At 7:30.M: There’s a comedy special on.M: It’s at the city theater. It’s a charity comedy night with lots of different acts. It looks pretty good. The critic in the local the paper says it’s the funniest thing he’s ever seen. It says here Roger Whitehead is an amazing host to a night of fun performances.W: Em.. I am not keen on him. He is not very funny.W: Perhaps you are right. Okay, let’s go to see the dance. But tomorrow, not tonight.M: Great, I’ll book the tickets online.Questions 8 and 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.Conversation TwoW: I’m quiet anxious about transferring over to our college, I’m afraid I won’t fit in.M: don't worry Katherine, it’s completely normal for you to be nervous about transferring schools, this happens to many transfer students.W: Yes, I know, but I’m younger than most students in my year and that worries me a lot.M: Well, you may be the only younger one in your year, but you know, we have a lot of after-school activities you can join in, and so, this way, you will be able to meet new friends of different age groups.W: That’s nice, I love games and hobby groups.W: Thanks so much, I definitely feel better now, as a matter of fact, I’ve already contacted one of the girls who will be living in the same house with me, and she seemed really nice. I guess living on campus, I'll have a chance to have a close circle of friends, since we'll be living together.M: All students are very friendly with new arrivals. Let me check who would be living with you in your flat. Okay. There are Hannah, Kelly, and Bree. Bree is also a new student here, like you, I’m sure you two ‘ll have more to share with each other.Questions 12 and 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.Section CPassage OneTo determine which feeling won out, the researchers did a series of experiments. In one experiment, the mice were both hungry and thirsty. When given the choice of either eating food or drinking water, the mice went for the food, the researchers found. However, when the mice were well-fed but thirsty, they opted to drink, according to the study. In the second experiment meant to pit the mice's hunger against their fear, hungry micewere placed in a cage that had certain "fox-scented" areas and other places that smelled safer (in other words, not like an animal that could eat them) but also had food. It turned out that, when the mice were hungry, they ventured into the unsafe areas for food. But when the mice were well-fed, they stayed in areas of the cage that were considered "safe." Hunger also outweighed the mice's social needs, the researchers found. Mice are usually social animals and prefer to be in the company of other mice, according to the study. When the mice were hungry, they opted to leave the company of other mice to go get food.Questions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard.Passage TwoQuestions 19 and 21 are based on the passage you have just heard.Passage ThreeQuestions 22 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard.参考答案：ABBCA CDADC BDCAD BACDB ABACB1.A)The return of a bottled message to its owner's daughter2.B)She wanted to honor her father's…3.B) Several cases of Zika disease had been identifed4.C)It lost a huge stock of bees.5.A)It stayed in the air for about two hours6.C) Inadequate funding7.D)It is more environmentally friendly8.A)lt seems a depressing topic.9.D)They can't make it to the theater10.C) It is the most amusing show he has ever seen11.B) Go and see the dance12.D) She worries she wont ft in as a transfer student.13.C) Participate in after-school activities14.A) Give her help whenever she needs15.D) She has just transferred to college16.B) To fnd out which physical drive is the most powerful17.A) When they are hungry18.C) They prefer to be with other mice19.D) It is one of the best in the world20.B) To move troops quickly from place to place21.A) in the 1970s22.B) Messaging while driving23.D) A device to ensure people drive with both hands24.C) They are alerted with a light and a sound25.B) Using a connected app1. A）The return of a bottled message to its owner's daughter.【解析】根据原文：A message in a bottle sent out to sea by a New Hampshire man more than five decades ago was found 1500 miles away and he’s been returned to his daughter.可以得到答案。
2023年6月英语四级听力原文及完整选项
2023年6月英语四级听力原文及完整选项听力原文：Section APassage 1W: Hi, Rachel! You look so happy. Did you win the lottery or something?M: No, even better! I got a promotion at work. I’m finally the manager of the department!Q: What is the man’s news?A. He won the lottery.B. He got a promotion.C. He is moving.D. He changed jobs.Passage 2M: Can we take a break? I need a drink and some fresh 本人r. W: Sure, there’s a snack bar around the corner. Let’s go there. Q: What does the woman suggest they do?A. Take a break.B. Buy some drinks.C. Go to the snack bar.D. Get some fresh 本人r.Section BPassage 3W: Excuse me, I’d like to return this calculator. It stopped working after just two weeks.M: Do you have the receipt? I’m afr本人d we can’t return it without it.Q: What does the man ask the woman to provide?A. The calculator.B. The receipt.C. The warranty.D. The credit card.Passage 4M: Hey, Sarah. Are you all packed for our trip?W: Not yet. I still need to buy a new suitcase and some other things.Q: What does the woman still need to do for the trip?A. Pack her suitcase.B. Buy some other things.C. Finish her work.D. W本人t for the man.Section CPassage 5W: So, what do you think of the new art exhibition?M: It’s quite interesting. I especially like that a bstract p本人nting by the front entrance.Q: What does the man think of the new art exhibition?A. It’s uninteresting.B. It’s abstract.C. It’s by the front entrance.D. It’s new.Passage 6M: Did you enjoy the concert last night?W: Yes, it was amazing. T he singer’s voice was so beautiful and the music was fantastic.Q: What does the woman say about the concert?A. The singer was terrible.B. The music was boring.C. The concert was amazing.D. The singer’s voice was terrible.完整选项：Passage 1Q: What is the man’s news?A. He won the lottery.B. He got a promotion.C. He is moving.D. He changed jobs.Passage 2Q: What does the woman suggest they do?A. Take a break.B. Buy some drinks.C. Go to the snack bar.D. Get some fresh 本人r.Passage 3Q: What does the man ask the woman to provide?A. The calculator.B. The receipt.C. The warranty.D. The credit card.Passage 4Q: What does the woman still need to do for the trip?A. Pack her suitcase.B. Buy some other things.C. Finish her work.D. W本人t for the man.Passage 5Q: What does the man think of the new art exhibition?A. It’s uninteresting.B. It’s abstract.C. It’s by the front entrance.D. It’s new.Passage 6Q: What does the woman say about the concert?A. The singer was terrible.B. The music was boring.C. The concert was amazing.D. The singer’s voice was terrible.从以上内容可以看出2023年6月英语四级听力原文及完整选项的内容涵盖了日常生活中具体的对话和情景描述。
2023年英语四级听力原文
Short Conversations11．M: I just received an Email from one of my former classmates. I was surprised, I hadn’t heard from him for ages.W: Well, I’ve been out of touch with most of my old friends, only one or two still drop me a line occasionally,Q: What does the woman mean?12. M: If you can make up your mind about the color, I can start on the outside of your house early next week.W: Well, right now I think I want white for the window frames and yellow for the walls, but I’ll let you know tomorro w.Q: Who is the woman talking to?13. W: Excuse me, do you have any apartments available for under 500 dollars a month?I need to move in next week when my new job starts.M: The only vacant one I have is 600 dollars, have you inquired at the apartment complex down the street?Q: What does the man suggest the woman do?14. W: You bought a pair of jeans yesterday, didn’t you? What are they like?M: Oh, they are pretty much like my other ones, except with a larger waist. I guess I haven’t spent much time exercising lately.Q: What can we infer from the conversation about the man?15. W: I really like those abstract paintings we saw yesterday. What do you think?M: I guess it’s something I haven’t acquired a taste for yet.Q: What does the man imply?16. W: You haven’t seen a blue notebook, have you? I hope I didn’t leave it in the reading room.M: Did you check that pile of journals you’ve borrowed from the library the other day? Q: What is the man trying to say to the woman?17. M: How about joining me for a cup of coffee?W: I’d love to, but I’m exhausted. I was up till 3 this morning, writing a paper for my literature class.Q: Why does the woman decline the man’s invitation?18. W: You had a job interview yesterday, didn’t you? How di d it go?M: Not too bad, I guess. There were about 20 candidates competing for the sales manager’s job. And finally it was down to three of us, but the other two seemed better qualified.Q: What does the man imply?F: Simon, how does it feel to be retired?M: Well, not so bad.F: How have you been spending your time?M: I have been spending more time with my family. I’ve also travelled a bit, you know, off season when everywhere is less crowded and hotels cost less.F: Great.M: You know I haven’t s topped work completely.F: Yes, could you tell us more about this?M: I’m on a scheme that’s called phased retirement; I had a six-month break from work, after that I could apply for project work with the company I used to work for.F: How does the scheme work?M: Well, it’s a trial at the moment. Instead of hiring temporary stuff, the company advertises posts on its website that retired employees like myself can access.F: What sort of works advertised?M: Well, all sorts of things, really. Administrative work and more specialized work, the sort of thing I can do. Some of the projects can last five or six months, and others can just be a couple of days. I can decide more or less when to work. So I can manage my own time.F: I can see it’s good for yo u. What is your company get out of this?M: Well, I still have all my old contacts at work, so I know who to contact to get something done. The company gets flexibility, too. Once the job’s over, that’s it. I’m not on their books any more.Questions 19-21 are based on the conversation you have just heard.19. Why does Simon find his retired life enjoyable?20. How does Simon get to know about the company’s available posts?21. Why does the company adopt the phased retirement scheme?长对话2W: Oh, where are we going?M: I want to show you something.W: I know, but what is it?M: A farm. It’s just down this road. It’s a small place, but at least it would be our own.W: A farm? How can we afford to buy a farm?M: It isn’t very large, only 40 acres.We wouldn’t have to pay very much right now.W: Is there a house on the place?M: A small one, two bedrooms, but it needs to be fixed up a little. I can do the job myself. W: OK. Is there enough space for a kitchen garden?M: There is about half an ac re around the house. That’s plenty of space.W: Then we can grow our own fresh vegetables. And maybe keep a few chickens, couldn’t we?M: Yes, and we can probably grow a lot of our own food.W: What are you thinking about growing, if we do take this place?M: Well, it really isn’t big enough for corn. I thought we might try to raise a crop of potatoes.W: Potatoes? There are a lot of work.M: We are used to hard work, aren’t we?W: Yes, we are, but the money. Do we have enough to get started? It seems like a dream.M: I think we’ve saved enough. We can pay a little on the farm and maybe put a few dollars down on the tractor, too.Questions 22 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.Q 22:What are the speakers going to do at the time of the conversation?Q 23:What does the man say about the farm?Q 24:Why does the man intend to grow potatoes rather than corn on the farm?Q 25:What is the woman’s greatest concern about the man’s plan?2023年12月大学英语四级听力Passage One20分11秒——23分36秒Members of the city council and distinguished guests, it is my privilege to introduce to you today Mr. Robert Washington, chief of our city’s police force. He will address us on the subject of the Community Policing Program. Most of you know that Mr. Washington has a distinguished record as head of our police force for more than ten years. However, you may not know that he also holds a master’s degree in criminology and studied abroad for a year with the international police force which deals with crimes around the world. Mr. Washington first introduced the Community Policing Program 8 years ago. The idea behind the program is to get the police officers out of their cars and into our neighborhoods where they can talk directly to merchants and residents about the realdynamics of our city. These officers do more than make arrests. They try to find ways to help solve the problems that contribute to crime in the first place. Often that means hooking people up with services offered by other city agencies, such as schools, hospitals, housing, drug treatment centers. And the program seems to be working: crime is down and our citizens report that they feel more secure. Today Mr. Washington is going t o tell us more about this program. Now let’s welcome Mr. Robert Washington. 26. What is the purpose of the speaker’s remarks?He will address us on the subject of community policing program.27. What does the speaker say about Mr. Robert Washington?Most of you know that Mr. Washington has a distinguished record as head of our police force for more than ten years. However, you may not know that he also holds a master’s degree in criminology and studied abroad for a year with the international police force which deals with crimes around the world. Mr. Washington first introduced the community policing program 8 years ago.28. What is the idea behind the Community Policing Program?The idea behind the program is to get the police officers out of their cars and into our neighborhoods where they can talk directly to merchants and residents about the real dynamics of our city.29. How has the Community Policing Program turned out to be?And the program seems to be working, crime is down and our citizens report that they feel more secure.四级篇章2There are between 3000 and 6000 public languages in the world, and we must add approximately 6 billion private languages since each one of us necessarily has one. Considering these facts, the possibilities for breakdowns in communication seem infinite in number. However, we do communicate successfully from time to time. And we do learn to speak languages. But learning to speak languages seems to be a very mysterious process. For a long time, people thought that we learned a language only by imitation and association. For example, a baby touches a hot pot and starts to cry. The mother says, “Hot, hot!” And the baby, when it stops crying, imitates the mother and says, “Hot, hot!” However, Noam Chomsky, a famous exp ert in language, pointed out that although children do learn some words by imitation and association, they also combine words to make meaningful sentences in ways that are unique, unlearned and creative. Because young children can make sentences they have never heard before, Chomsky suggested that human infants are born with the ability to learn language. Chomsky meant that underneath all the differences between public and private languages, there is a universal language mechanism that makes it possible for us, as infants, to learn any language in the world. This theory explains the potential that human infants have for learning language. But it does not really explain how children come to use language in particular ways.Questions 30 to 32 are based on the passage you have just heard.Question 30. Why does the speaker say there are great possibilities for communication breakdowns?There are numerous public and private languages.Question 31. What is Chomsky’s point on the ability to learn a language?Human infants are born with the ability to learn language and the potential to learn any language in the world.Question 32. What does Chomsky’s theory fail to explain according to the speaker?It does not really explain how children come to use language in particular ways.四级听力 Passage ThreeWhen US spacewoman Joan Higginbotham is not flying and working in space, she might be found somewhere on earth giving a speech. Higginbotham, who grew up in Chicago and became an engineer before joining NASA, that is the National Air and Space Administration, gives about a dozen speeches a year. Each speech is different because she tailors her remarks to each audience. Through interviews and E-mails, she finds out in advance her listeners' educational level and what information they want to know. On the subject of space walks, for example, audiences vary in their interests and how much complexity they can comprehend. To elementary school children, Higginbotham may discuss a problem that many kids want to know about. "How do spacemen in a spacesuit eat, drink, and go to the bathroom?" Her answer is “the spacesuit is really a small spacecraft with room for food and water-containers, and a waste-collection system.” To a high school audience, she might satisfy a curiosity that often arises in her pre-speechinterviews with students who obviously have seen many science fiction movies. “Do spacemen carry weapons in case they encounter enemies in space?” Her answer is "No". To scientists, she might provide technical details on such topics as the design of spacesuits that protects spacemen from the deadly temperature extremes of space. Just as elaborate preparation is required for success in space, Higginbotham says that it’s important for speakers to learn as much as possible about their listeners before a speech because every audience is different.33. What did Joan Higginbotham do before joining in NASA?34. How does Higginbotham prepare her speech on space walks?35. What does the high school audience want to know about space travel?Compound Dictation: (31’43’’-33’55’’)Crime is increasing worldwide. There is every reason to believe the trend will continue through the next few decades. Crime rates have always been high in multi-cultural industrialized societies such as the United States. But a new phenomenon has appeared on the world scene: rapidly rising crime rates in nations that previously reported few offences. Street crimes such as robbery, rape, murder and auto theft are clearly rising, particularly in Eastern European countries, such as Hungary, and in Western European nations, such as the Untied Kingdom. What is driving this crime explosion? There are no simple answers. Still, there are certain conditions associated with rising crime. Increasing heterogeneity of population, greater cultural pluralism, higher immigration, democratization of governments, changing national borders, greater economic growth and the lack of accepted social ideas of right and wrong. These conditions areincreasingly observable around the world. For instance, cultures that were previously isolated and homogenous, such as Japan, Denmark and Greece, are now facing the sort of cultural variety that has been common in America for most of its history. Multiculturalism can be a rewarding, enriching experience, but it can also lead to a clash of values. Heterogeneity in societies will be the rule in the 21st century, and failure to recognize and plan for such diversity can lead to serious crime problems.。
2023年英语四级听力真题(第一套)题目,原文与答案
2023年6月英语四级听力真题（第一套）Questions 1 and 2 are based on the news report you have just heard.1. A) She was involved in a conflict with bird lovers.B) She was charged with mistreating animals.C) She was on bad terms with her neighbors.D) She was accused of violating a city law.2. A) It will take time to solve the rat problem.B) All wild animals should be well protected.C) The woman was not to blame for the situation.D) No one should go unpunished for violating law.Questions 3 and 4 are based on the news report you have just heard.3. A) Communicate with astronauts in Mars Dune Alpha.B) Work in an environment resembling Mars.C) Build a Martian habitat in Houston.D) Send in applications before Friday.4. A) Ready-made food.B) Food that is organic.C) Food they grow.D) Potatoes mostly.Questions 5 to 7 are based on the news report you have just heard.5. A) He apologized for scratching an athlete’s gold medal.B) He was asked to present a gold medal to Miu Goto.C) He bit a softball player’s Olympic gold medal.D) He attracted public attention at a media event.6. A) Have another picture taken with the Olympic medalist.B) Apologize to the International Olympic Committee.C) Get the damaged medal repaired.D) Pay for the cost of a new medal.7. A) Allow no one to touch them.B) See them as symbols of honor.C) Treat them as treasures.D) Keep them in a safe place.Questions 8 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.8. A) She covered its screen with a plastic sheet.B) She connected it with her smart phone.C) She decorated it with colorful stickers.D) She bought some new software for it.9. A) It may not be simply blue.B) It includes unnatural light.C) It is more harmful to young people.D) It induces people to fall asleep.10. A) He has had much trouble falling asleep.B) He has had some sort of health problems.C) He has stayed up playing computer games.D) He has been burdened with excessive work.11. A) Exposure to blue light is the chief cause of obesity.B) Sleep may be more important than people assumed.C) Sleep may also be negatively affected by natural light.D) Overuse of electronic devices may cause heart disease.Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.12. A) What they wanted to be when grown up.B) What their favorite cartoon character was.C) What they learned from computer games.D) What they liked to do most after school.13. A) A stock broker.B) A pop singer.C) A mechanical engineer.D) A basketball player.14. A) Ambitious.B) Sensible.C) Imaginative.D)Practical.15. A) Relax their strict control of their kids.B) Help their kids understand themselves.C) Impose their own dreams on their kids.D) Dismiss their high expectations of their kids.Questions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard.16. A) Set up company branches.B) Improve its infrastructure.C) Introduce iPhones into its markets.D) Promote Internet-ready phones.17. A) They cater to Africans’ needs.B) They are more expensive models.C) They are more powerful and capable.D) They boast the longest battery life.18. A) A large touchscreen.B) An old-school keypad.C) A voice-response device.D) A digitally-designed system.Questions 19 to 21 are based on the passage you have just heard.19. A) It ensured sustainable economic growth.B) It was strongly opposed by manufacturers.C) It was cheaper than using fossil fuel plastic.D) It satisfied consumer demands on the whole.20. A) The capacity to mass produce it.B) The U.S. federal government’s regulations.C) A boom in market demand for clear plastic bottles.D) A rapid increase in U.S. petroleum chemical production.21. A) Require companies to use 30% of new plastic.B) Increase the supply of new plastic in the market.C) Reduce the amount of plastic pollution in local areas.D) Take measures to promote the use of recycled plastic. Questions 22 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard.22. A) It studies dreams.B) It rents a place for nap-takers.C) It is a hotel for business people.D) It is a nap research institute.23. A) To find out creative people’s work performance.B) To see how many people can go without napping.C) To understand the obvious importance of napping.D) To feel how difficult it is to get his idea across.24. A) They decline due to pointless meetings.B) They depend on his ability to concentrate.C) They enable him to enjoy a creative career.D) They are affected by the overuse of social media.25. A) Some bosses associate napping with laziness.B) Many office workers nap during work hours.C) Some bosses can concentrate without napping.D) Many of his friends daydream in the office.答案速查1. D) She was accused of violating a city law.2. A) It will take time to solve the rat problem.3. B) Work in an environment resembling Mars.4. A) Ready-made food.5. C) He bit a softball player’s Olympic gold medal.6. D) Pay for the cost of a new medal.7. C) Treat them as treasures.8. A) She covered its screen with a plastic sheet.9. B) It includes unnatural light.10. D) He has been burdened with excessive work.11. B) Sleep may be more important than people assumed.12. A) What they wanted to be when grown up.13. C) A mechanical engineer.14. C) Imaginative.15. B) Help their kids understand themselves.16. D) Promote Internet-ready phones.17. A) They cater to Africans’ needs.18. B) An old-school keypad.19. C) It was cheaper than using fossil fuel plastic.20. D) A rapid increase in U.S. petroleum chemical production.21. D) Take measures to promote the use of recycled plastic.22. B) It rents a place for nap-takers.23. C) To understand the obvious importance of napping.24. B) They depend on his ability to concentrate.25. A) Some bosses associate napping with laziness.听力原文与答案Section ANews Report One(1) A woman was charged with allegedly violating a Rhode Island city law against feeding wild animals. The 55-year-old woman’s neighbors blame her for making the area’s rat problem worse. Newly installed cameras captured several rats active in the middle of the day. Neighbors say that it’s even worse during the night. The woman and her parents, who owned the home, told reporters that she’s being charged for feeding birds.“W ho would have known just loving animals gets you that much trouble,” she said.It is prohibited to feed any wild animals, including birds, in Rhode Island city. Nevertheless, while the woman’s intention was to feed birds, it is clear that rats were also benefiting.(2) Anthony Moretti, director of the city administration, said he saw more than 20 rats near the woman’s home. He said it will take months to get the problem under control.Questions 1 and 2 are based on the news report you have just heard.Q1. What do we learn from the report about the 55-year-old woman? 答案: D)Q2. What did the director of the city administration say at the end of the news report? 答案: A)News Report TwoTo prepare for eventually sending astronauts to Mars, NASA began taking applications Friday for four people to live for a year in Mars Dune Alpha. That’s a 1,700-square-foot Martian habitat inside a building in Houston.(3) The paid volunteers will work in an environment similar to Mars. They will have limited communications with family, restricted food and resources.NASA is planning three experiments with the first one starting in the fall next year. (4) Food will all be ready-to-eat space food. Some plants will be grown, but not potatoes like in the movie “The Martian”.“We want to understand how humans perform in them,” said lead scientists Grace Douglas. “We are looking at Mars realistic situations.”The application process opened Friday and they’re not seeking just anybody. The requirements are strict, including a master’s degree in a science, engineering or math field or pilot experience. Only American citizens or permanent U.S. residents are acceptable. Applicants must be between 30 and 55 and in good physical health.Attitude is key, said former Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield. He said the participants need to be super competent, resourceful, and not relying on other people to feel comfortable.Questions 3 and 4 are based on the news report you have just heard.Q3. What does NASA require the paid volunteers to do? 答案: B)Q4. What will the participants in the project eat? 答案: A)News Report Three(5) A Japanese mayor apologized Thursday for biting the Olympic gold medal of a softball player. Nagoya mayor Takashi Kawamura had praised athlete Miu Goto during a public media event. He asked her to put the medal around his neck. Kawamura then bit into it.Biting a medal in front of journalists and photographers has become a common pose for Olympic medalists. However, it is only for the winners themselves, not others.“I’m really sorry that I hurt the treasure of the gold medalist,” Kawamura told reporters Thursday. (6) The mayor said the medal was undamaged, though he offered to pay for the cost of a new one. Goto, however, has accepted the International Olympic Committee’s offer of a replacement, according to Japanese media reports.The scene broadcast on television prompted thousands of complaints to city hall. (7) Some Olympians said they treat their medals as treasures and that it was disrespectful and unacceptable for Kawamura to bite one.“I would cry if that happened to me,” s aid another athlete,Naohisa Takato. “I handle my own gold medal so gently that I would not scratch it.”Questions 5 to 7 are based on the news report you have just heard.Q5. What does the news report say about the Japanese mayor Takashi Kawamura? 答案: C)Q6. What did Mayor Takashi Kawamura offer to do? 答案: D)Q7. What did some Olympians say they would do with their medals? 答案: C)Section BConversation OneM: (8-1) What’s that orange thing on your computer screen?W: It’s something I bought yesterday. (8-2) It’s a plastic sheet that blocks blue light. I have one that I use to cover my phone screen too.M: What do you mean by blue light?W: (9) Blue light includes natural light, but it also includes light that isn’t natural. For example, from computers, phones, televisions, and other electronic devices.M: So, blue light is harmful and that’s why you want to block it?W: It isn’t that simple. Blue light isn’t necessarily bad for us. In fact, we need blue light during the day to be healthy, but too much blue light, especially from electronic devices, can harm our health by weakening our vision and making it harder for us to fall asleep. And poor sleep can cause all sorts of health problems.M:I’m not so sure that sleep is nearly as important as people always say it is. (10) I haven’t slept enough in months because I have too much work to do and I feel fine, and it’s the same for most of my friends. Poor sleep might be a problem for old people, but surely young people can handle late nights. W: Well, (11) the research I’ve read shows that sleep is probably even more important than we thought, and that not having enough sleep can contribute to serious health problems like obesity and heart disease. And all the artificial blue light from electronic devices means we have to try harder to sleep well.M: Maybe you’re right. I’m on my computer very late most nights, and that’s probably why I don’t sleep enough.Questions 8 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.Q8. What did the woman do to her computer? 答案: A)Q9. What does the woman say about blue light? 答案: B)Q10. Why does the man say he hasn’t slept enough for months? 答案: D)Q11. What has the woman learned from the research she has read? 答案: B)Conversation TwoW: As a kid did you know what job you wanted to do when you grew up?M: No, I didn’t. (12-1) And I got sick every time adults asked me what I wanted to be when I grew up. W:(12-2) It’s the same with me. And I’m tired of people asking that question of my 10-year-old daughter. (13) My daughter’s stock answers are basketball player, pop singer, mechanical engineer. Adults love that last one as it’s the perfect mix of the sensible and the ambitious. When she was much younger, my daughter used to say she wanted to be queen of the clouds, which I loved. (14) That’s the kind of goal setting I like to see in children, springing from their boundless imaginations.M: Yes, we grown-ups can be tedious and limiting in our need for reality. And we teach a very gloomy image of adulthood that whatever our children’s future holds, it must be seen within the context of a job.W: How utterly overwhelming and dull!M: When people ask my son what he wants to be when he grows up, I have to swallow the urge to say, “Hey, back off my kid’s dreams.”W: We can’t dismiss the idea that teenagers have to plan to do something after they finish school, and parents are entitled to hope it’s more than simply spending 10 hours a day playing computer games. M: But asking, “What do you want to be?” i sn’t going to lead a child to a fulfilled life, rather, leads to false expectations and a high chance of disappointment.W: Exactly. (15) We should be helping our kids understand who they are, even if that means letting go of who we think they should be.Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.Q12. What question were both speakers fed up with when they were kids? 答案: A)Q13. What occupation do adults see as both sensible and ambitious according to the woman? 答案: C) Q14. What kind of goal setting does the woman like to see in children? 答案: C)Q15. What does the woman suggest adults should do? 答案: B)Section CPassage OneGreater Internet access correlates directly with improved healthcare, education and economic development. People living in rural areas, however, lag behind in online use, which limits their access to government services, banking, and job opportunities. Nowhere is this challenge clearer than in Africa. Most Africans live in rural areas that are tough to wire for internet access. (16) Now, some phone companies are trying to introduce Internet-ready phones into African markets. Certain companies have started selling simple smartphones for only $20. Previously, the lowest price had been around $40, well out of reach for many people. These devices are powered by software from the giant electronics company, KaiOS Technologies Limited. (17) Most companies are trying to make phones ever more powerful and capable, but KaiOS went the other way. It made every effort to keep the essential capabilities of smartphones, but strip out costs and preserve battery life for people who likely have inadequate access to electricity. The KaiOS devices offer an alternative to the more expensive models that remain out of reach to many Africans and contribute to the digital divide. (18) The body of KaiOS phones is as basic as it gets. Instead of a touchscreen, they’re controlled with an old-school keypad. They’re designed for 3G networks because 4G coverage doesn’t reach two thirds of Africa’s customers. In total, KaiOS phones are made from about $15 worth of parts, while Apple’s top of the line iPhone has $390 worth of stuff.Questions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard.Q16. What are a number of phone companies trying to do in Africa? 答案: D)Q17. How do KaiOS smartphones differ from smartphones of most other companies? 答案: A)Q18. What are KaiOS smartphones equipped with? 答案: B)Passage Two(19) For years, using recycled plastic to make plastic products was cheap. By contrast, fossil fuel plastic was more expensive. Thus, the sustainable option was an economic option too. But now it is cheaper for major manufacturers to use new plastic.According to one recent business report, recycled plastic now costs an extra $72 a tonne compared with newly made plastic. This may be because of consumer demands. They are pushing for more recycled plastics in new products. (20) Meanwhile, new plastic is becoming cheaper. This is because of a boom in petroleum chemical production from the U.S.The price increase of recycled plastic could cost sustainable manufacturers an extra $250m a year. Smaller manufacturers may also be forced to use new plastic to reduce costs. Makers of clear plastic bottles may also opt for new fossil-fuel based plastic to save money. Plastic packaging makers are being pressured to use more recycled plastic. This is done in hopes of reducing the enormous amount of plastic pollution in the oceans.(21) The UK government plans to tax companies which don’t use at least 30% recycled plastic in thei r products. Additionally, the government is planning to increase the quantity of recycled plastic in the market. This could mean incentives for new recycling plants. Additionally, recycling facilities may be improved at a local council level and recycled plastic could be imported. This would help increase the amount of recycled plastic in circulation.Questions 19 to 21 are based on the passage you have just heard.Q19. What is said about using recycled plastic to make plastic products in the past? 答案: C)Q20. What has led to a more competitive price for new plastic? 答案: D)Q21. What does the UK government plan to do about plastic? 答案: D)Passage Three(22) At the Dreamery, a business in Manhattan, naps are for sale. A 45-minute session in a darkened enclosure with peace and quiet costs $25. To be clear, this institution is no hotel. This is a nap joint. It sells the idea of the nap as much as the nap itself.Is a nap worth $25? The answer is obviously yes.(23) Here, at this point in the argument, it’s traditional for me to bring up all the studies that show the benefits of napping. But do you really need experts to tell you that? Just look at the world around you at 2:30 in the afternoon.I’ve been working from home for more than 10 years now. (24) And the quality and quantity of work I can do emerges directly from my ability to concentrate. I don’t understand how people have creative careers without napping.Every day at about 1 p.m., everyone faces the same choice: sleep until 2 p.m. and then work until 5 or daydream and drift around social media and attend pointless meetings until 7 p.m.(25) The friends I have who still work in offices inform me that bosses insist they take the second option and that napping is associated with laziness. I genuinely find it odd, for if you nap properly, it’s like waking up from a full night’s sleep and you can double your day’s worth of concentration. Questions 22 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard.Q22. What do we learn about the Dreamery, a business in Manhattan? 答案: B)Q23. Why does the speaker ask us to look at the world around us at 2:30 in the afternoon? 答案:C)Q24. What do we learn about the quantity and quality of the speaker’s work? 答案: B)Q25. What does the speaker say he finds odd? 答案: A)。
23年12月四级听力原文
23年12月四级听力原文2023年12月英语四级考试听力原文如下：Section AQuestions 1 to 3 are based on the conversation you have just heard.1. A) The woman should have taken the other route.B) The man is not familiar with the area.C) The man regrets not taking the highway.D) The woman knows a better way to the theater.2. A) The man should ask the hotel staff for help.B) The woman has no idea about the hotel location.C) The man will get to the hotel on time.D) The woman suggests taking a taxi.3. A) The woman will go to bed early.B) The man can take the shower first.C) The woman doesn't mind the man taking a shower.D) The man will take a shower after the woman.Section BQuestions 4 to 7 are based on the conversation you have just heard.4. A) He is afraid of disturbing his roommate.B) He has a sore throat and needs to rest.C) He has to finish writing a paper.D) He has an important exam the next day.5. A) The woman is used to the noise.B) The woman doesn't mind turning down the TV.C) The woman finds the noise unbearable.D) The woman is insensitive to the noise.6. A) Send an e-mail to the professor.B) Apologize to the man's roommate.C) Go to the library to study.D) Turn down the TV volume.7. A) The man is a considerate person.B) The man is not a good roommate.C) The man should leave the room.D) The man should change rooms.Section CQuestions 8 to 10 are based on the conversation you have just heard.8. A) He is content with his present job.B) He doesn't like his new job.C) He is still adjusting to his new job.D) He is looking for another job.9. A) She is going to change her job.B) She is feeling unhappy at work.C) She is considering a transfer.D) She is enjoying her present job.10. A) She has a high opinion of the man's boss.B) She thinks the man's boss is too strict.C) She doesn't think highly of the man's boss.D) She believes the man's boss is very capable.。
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可编辑修改精选全文完整版Section ADirections: In this section, you will hear 8 short conversationsand 2 long conversations. At the end of each conversation, one or more questions will be asked about what was said. Both of the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices, marked A), B), C) and D),and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the center. Now let’s begin with the 4eight short conversations.1. M: I hear you have got a role in a play. How on earth did you get it? W: Well, when I heard the role was coming up, I read the book until I could learn the lines by heart and understood the character, and I had an interview and got it.Q: How did the woman get the role in the play?2. W: You seem to have had perfect health all your life.M: Yeah. I don’t remember ever having to see a doctor. I eat healthy food and take plenty of exercise. Most of all, I look at the sunny side even when things aren’t going so well.Q: What is the most important reason for the man’s perfect health?3. M: Susan, how long have we known each other?W: Let’s see. We met when you interviewed me for a teaching job. I wasthen in my senior year at college, and it has already been eight years since I graduated.Q: What can we learn from the conversation?4. W: It seems my pet dog doesn’t like the new place. He seemed to be happy all day in the countryside.M: Just ignore it. I still remember you were unhappy when you first moved here, but you are happy now. He is sure to overcome in a week or two.Q: What should the woman do according to the man?5. M: You said you got a bachelor’s degree in Engineering. Where did you get it?W: From Iowa State University. And I’m now working on my master’s. That’s part of the reason I applied for this position.Q: What can we learn about the woman?6. W: Do you daydream? Scientists recently say its advantages far outweigh the disadvantages.M: Even if it is true, I don’t think you can achieve success without hard work. It can at most make you feel happy.Q: What does the man probably agree with?7. M: Did you see the Oscar ceremony last night? It was also a fashion show when the stars stepped onto the red carpet. There were all types of fancy gowns and dresses.W: That is a great help for you and I believe you will be inspired by the show.Q: What can be inferred from the conversation?8. W: You are late again. Haven’t I told you that you should be away from home half an hour earlier?M: I’m sorry. I did do that and the traffic is OK, but I can’t do nothing in my car when I saw an old man in need of help.Q: What accounts for the man’s being late?Now you will hear the two long conversations.Conversation OneW: Tom, I suppose you must have heard about that great piece of concrete falling onto a car in that terrible accident in South Street yesterday, haven't you?M: Yes, I saw it in the paper. From a 200-foot-high building, wasn't it? W: Oh, yes. I saw the car; it was totally damaged.M: You usually park your car around there, don't you, Brenda?W: Yes, I left it in that very spot a couple of days ago, but yesterday it was parked up the road.M: You are lucky then.W: Out of luck, you mean! I'd be very pleased if my old car were smashed to bits. I could claim from the insurance company then.M: But you used to be so proud of your car, weren't you?W: It was years ago, but now there are all sorts of repairs to be done, and I just haven't got enough spare cash to put it right.M: You can always sell it, can't you?W: Few people are stupid enough to buy a car in that condition.M: The woman whose car was crushed yesterday was very annoyed about it. She will be given a new car by the builders, though.W: Yes, but her car was a specially built model that can't be replaced, and there was hardly anything wrong with it.M: Well, that's life! When people actually want to get rid of their cars, this sort of thing seldom happens, does it?Questions 9 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.9. What happened in South Street yesterday?10. Why does the woman consider herself unlucky in terms of yesterday's accident?11. How did the owner feel when she knew her car was crushed? Conversation TwoW: Good morning, sir. I understand that you have been robbed.M: I certainly have.W: When did that happen?M: About two hours ago.W: Why didn't you report it?M: I couldn't. I was bound.W: Please tell me exactly what happened.M: I was sitting in this room watching television when someone knocked on the door. Without thinking, I opened it.W: That wasn't very wise, sir.M: I know. I was expecting my wife, you see, and thought it was her.W: You should never open a door without looking to see who it is.M: Yes, I know, I regret it very much.W: What happened?M: Two men pushed into the flat. One of them threatened me with a knife while the other bound me.W: Can you remember what they look like?M: I'm afraid not. They were both wearing stockings over their faces. W: What did they take?M: My wallet, with $300 in it, my wristwatch, some of my wife's jewelry from our bedroom, and a silver photo frame.W: They don't seem to have done much damage to the flat.M: No. They had just begun to search my house when the dogs next door began to bark. They ran off then leaving me bound. It was some time before my wife returned and released me. I phoned the police at once.W: My men began searching the area as soon as we received your call. I can't promise you that we'll recover your property but we'll certainly doour best.Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.12. What does the woman do?13. Why did the man open the door without thinking?14. Why can't the man remember what the robbers look like?15. Why did the robbers leave in a hurry?Section BDirections: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages, at the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A),B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1with a single line through the center.Passage OneOld age may not sound exciting. But recent findings offer good news for older people and for people worried about getting older. Researchers found that people become happier and experience less worry after they reach the age of 50. In fact, they say by the age of 85, people are happier with their life than they were 18 years old. The findings came from a survey of more than 340 000 adults in the United States. The researchers asked questions about emotions like happiness, sadness and worry. They also asked about mental or emotional stress. Arthur Stone in theDepartment of Psychiatry and Behavioral Science at Stony Brook University in New York led the study. His team found that levels of stress were highest among adults between the ages of 22 and 25. The findings showed that stress levels dropped sharply after people reached their 50s. Happiness was highest among the youngest adults and those in their early 70s. The people least likely to report feeling negative emotions were those in their 70s and 80s. The study also showed that men and women have similar emotional patterns as they grow older. However, women at all ages reported more sadness, stress and worry than men. The findings appeared in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. Researchers say they do not know why happiness increases as people get older. One theory proposed by some sociologists is that, as people grow older, they grow more thankful for what they have and have better control of their emotions. They also spend less time thinking about bad experiences.Questions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard.16. What does the speaker say about the recent findings?17. What can be inferred about happiness from the passage?18. According to the researchers, why do people become happier when they get older?Passage TwoBarbara Jordan was a lawyer, educator and member of Congress.She was well known for her powerful, thoughtful speeches. Barbara Charline Jordan was born in the southern city of Houston, Texas in 1936. Her father was a Baptist minister. In high school, Barbara heard a speech from a black woman lawyer. She decided to become a lawyer herself. Later, Miss Jordan attended the all-black college, Texas Southern University in Houston. She led a championship debating team and became known for her speaking skills. She finished at the top of her class. Then she went onto Boston University law school in Boston, Massachusetts. After she finished law school, Miss Jordan returned to Texas. She began to work as a lawyer. She also discovered she was interested in politics. In 1966, she decided to seek a seat in the Texas Senate and won. Barbara Jordan became the first black person to serve in the Texas Senate since 1883. After eight years in the Texas Senate, Miss Jordan campaigned for a seat in the United States House of Representatives. She won easily. She became the first woman and first black to be elected to Congress to represent Texas. In Congress, Miss Jordan spoke for the poor, for women, for African-Americans and Latin-Americans. She believed strongly, however, in being loyal to her state and her political party. She considered the interests of the people of Texas before those of any other group. Then, in 1977, Miss Jordan returned to Texas. Barbara Jordan began teaching about political values at the University of Texas. Her classes were so popular that students hadto be chosen from a long list.Questions 19 to 22 are based on the passage you have just heard.19. What's the passage mainly about?20. Why did Barbara Jordan decide to become a lawyer?21. What do we learn about Barbara Jordan when she was in Congress?22. What did Barbara Jordan do after she returned to Texas in 1977? Passage ThreeRoute 66 was once very famous in America. It has been called "The Main Street of America." The idea for Route 66 started in Oklahoma. Citizens there wanted to link their state with states to the east and west. By the 1920s, federal officials wanted to connect state roads to provide a shorter, faster way across the country. So a plan was developed to connect existing state roads into one long national highway. United States Highway 66 was established on November 11, 1926. It was one of the first federal highways. It crossed eight states. It was 3 800 km long. It passed through the center of many cities and towns. It crossed deserts, mountains, valleys and rivers. In the 1930s, people suffered through the Great Depression. In Oklahoma, many poor families lost their farms because of dust storms. So they traveled west to California on Route 66 in search of a better life. In the 1950s,holiday travel brought more and more families out West to explore. Route 66 represented the spirit of movement and excitement. Later, people were getting fewer and fewerkicks on Route 66. By 1962, parts of the road were closed because they were in poor condition. The federal government was building bigger highways. Cars and trucks could travel at higher speeds. People started driving on these new interstate highways instead of the old Route 66. Finally, in 1985, Route 66 was officially removed from the national highway system. People have formed groups to save parts of the old 66 and many of the interesting places to eat, stay and see along the way. Questions 23 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard.23. What do we learn about Route 66?24. Why did Route 66 represent the spirit of movement and excitement?25. What can be inferred about Route 66 from the passage?Section C3Directions: In this section, you will hear a passage three times. When the passage is read for the first time, you should listen carefully for its general idea. When the passage is read for the second time, you are required to fill in the blanks with the exact words you have just heard. Finally, when the passage is read for the third time, you should check what you have written. Now listen to the passage. New Year in the United States is celebrated on January 1, the first day of the Gregorian Calendar. This is a federal holiday in the US. On this day, many people make resolutions to give away bad deeds and renew life with good ones. It's the time to remember the achievements and make merry for theNew Year. New Year is expected to bring good luck and charm for people and this is the reason why Americans love to celebrate it with fun and enjoyment. New Year's Eve celebration is a festival affair for the people of the US. They love to enjoy even the last minute of the going year and welcome the New Year with a blast. Midnight parties, luxury dinners, live music and the dance floors make a perfect New Year's Eve bash. Every year, a huge ball is organized at Times Square in New York City, which is watched over by large number of Americans. A minute before the New Year's Day, a brightly lighted ball is dropped slowly from the top of a pole. As soon as the ball reaches the ground, it gives a signal of New Year and everybody hugs and kisses each other wishing Happy New Year. Elsewhere, many of the New Year's parties in the US have a dress code or a theme. People cover their faces with masks. To have some merriment with the family members at the beginning of the New Year, people prefer to celebrate it at their homes. There is also a tradition to open champagne bottles as the clock strikes midnight on New Year's Eve. They unmask themselves only when the clock strikes 12. Now the passage will be read again. New Year in the United States is celebrated on January 1, the first day of the Gregorian Calendar. This is a federal holiday in the US. On this day, many people make resolutions to give away bad deeds and renew life with good ones. It's the time to remember the achievements and make merry for the New Year. New Year is expected to bring goodluck and charm for people and this is the reason why Americans love to celebrate it with fun and enjoyment. New Year's Eve celebration is a festival affair for the people of the US. They love to enjoy even the last minute of the going year and welcome the New Year with a blast. Midnight parties, luxury dinners, live music and the dance floors make a perfect New Year's Eve bash. Every year, a huge ball is organized at Times Square in New York City, which is watched over by large number of Americans. A minute before the New Year's Day, a brightly lighted ball is dropped slowly from the top of a pole. As soon as the ball reaches the ground, it gives a signal of New Year and everybody hugs and kisses each other wishing Happy New Year. Elsewhere, many of the New Year's parties in the US have a dress code or a theme. People cover their faces with masks. To have some merriment with the family members at the beginning of the New Year, people prefer to celebrate it at their homes. There is also a tradition to open champagne bottles as the clock strikes midnight on New Year's Eve. They unmask themselves only when the clock strikes 12. Now the passage will be read for the third time. New Year in the United States is celebrated on January 1, the first day of the Gregorian Calendar. This is a federal holiday in the US. On this day, many people make resolutions to give away bad deeds and renew life with good ones. It's the time to remember the achievements and make merry for the New Year. New Year is expected to bring good luck and charm forpeople and this is the reason why Americans love to celebrate it with fun and enjoyment. New Year's Eve celebration is a festival affair for the people of the US. They love to enjoy even the last minute of the going year and welcome the New Year with a blast. Midnight parties, luxury dinners, live music and the dance floors make a perfect New Year's Eve bash. Every year, a huge ball is organized at Times Square in New York City, which is watched over by large number of Americans. A minute before the New Year's Day, a brightly lighted ball is dropped slowly from the top of a pole. As soon as the ball reaches the ground, it gives a signal of New Year and everybody hugs and kisses each other wishing Happy New Year. Elsewhere, many of the New Year's parties in the US have a dress code or a theme. People cover their faces with masks. To have some merriment with the family members at the beginning of the New Year, people prefer to celebrate it at their homes. There is also a tradition to open champagne bottles as the clock strikes midnight on New Year's Eve. They unmask themselves only when the clock strikes 12.This is the end of listening comprehension.。
2023年6月英语四级考试听力原文
2023年6月英语四级考试听力原文Section AShort Conversation11. W: Just imagine! We have to finish reading 300 pages before Monday! How can the professor expect us to do it in such a short time?M: Yeah, but what troubles me is that I can’t find the book in the library or in the university bookstore。
Q: What does the man mean?12. M: Do you think I could borrow your car to go grocery shopping? The supermarkets outside the city are so much cheaper. I’d also be happy to pick up anything you need。
W: Well, I do n’t like to let anyone else drive my car. Tell you what, why don’t we go together?Q: What does the woman mean?13. M: Forgive the mess in here, we have a party last night. There were a lot of people and they all brought food。
W: Yeah, I can tell. We ll, I guess it’s pretty obvious what you’ll be doing most of today。
Q: What does the woman think the man will do?14. W: What time would suit you for the first round talks with John Smith?M: Well, you know my schedule. Other than this Friday, one day is as good as the next。
英语四级四套题听力原文
Model Test (4) Band Four听力原文：Listening ComprehensionScripts:Section A:Directions: In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long conversations. At the end of each conversation, one or more questions will be asked about what was said. Both the conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B), C) and D), and decide which is the best answer.Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre.Short conversations:11. M: It‟s a lovely day today. Want to go climb the mountain?W: I‟d like to, but today I‟m working on a paper.Q: What does the woman mean?12. W: How did you like the movie? I found it really fantastic.M: I prefer action movies to love stories.Q: What does the man mean?13. M: I fixed the door, painted the bookshelf, and put away all the toys and thenewspaper.W: Been busy, haven‟t you?Q: What does the woman imply about the man?14. M: Nancy is always complaining about her job.W: Maybe if you tried waiting on tables, you‟d see what it‟s like.Q: What does the woman mean?15. M: Would you like to own your own computer?W: I wouldn‟t mind a bit.Q: What does the woman mean?16. W: Let‟s get a snack when we finish watching the movie.M: When we finish watching the movie? I am dying of hunger now.Q: What does the man mean?17. M: The cafeteria is short handed so we‟ll have to wait in line.W: I know they asked me to work today.Q: Why is there a line?18. W: Why are you late again? I‟ve been waiting for an hour or so.M: My bicycle had a flat tire and I had to walk.Q: Why was the man delayed?Now you will hear two long conversations.Conversation one:W: Bob, can we really afford a holiday? We‟re paying for this house and the furniture is on HP and …M: Now listen, Peggy. You work hard and I work hard. We‟re not talking about whether we can have a holiday. We‟re talking about where and when.W: Shall we go to Sweden?M: Sweden‟s colder than Sheffield. I‟d rather not go to Sweden.W: What about Florida? Florida‟s warmer than Sheffield.M: Yes, but it‟s a long way. How long does it take to get from here to Florida? W: All right. Let‟s go to Hawaii.M: You must be joking. How much would it cost for the two of us?W: But the brochure says the problem of money will disappear. Bob, where do you really want to go?M: I‟m thinking of Wales or Scotland. Do you know why?W: Yes. …They‟re right on our doorstep and so close to home.‟Questions 19 to 22 are based on the conversation you have just heard.19. What is the possible relationship between the two speakers?20. What are the two speakers discussing?21. Why does Bob not want to go to Florida?22. Where does Bob want to go for the holiday?Conversation two:M: What are you going to do after you return from Washington?W: I‟m going to stay in the city.M: What will you do all day?W: I‟m going to work with my father at the store. In the evening, I‟ll read books.On weekends, I‟ll go to the beach with my family.M: Have you ever worked?W: No, but I can learn. What are you going to do this summer?M: I‟m going to camp. I‟ve gone to camp for four summers.W: I‟ve never gone to camp. What do you do there?M: We do many things. In the morning, we go swimming and boating. In the afternoon, we play basketball or tennis. We sit around a campfire at night. We sing or tell stories.W: That sounds wonderful.M: It is wonderful. What‟s John going to do this summer?W: I think he‟s going to the mountains with his parents.M: Well, so long, Mary. Have fun.W: You too, Peter. Give my regards to John. I‟ll see you in September. Questions 23 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.23. What is the girl going to do during the day time?24. What is John going to do this summer?25. What are the two speakers most probably talking about?Section BDirections:In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A, B, C and D. Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer sheet 2 with a single line through the centre.Passage One:John liked chocolate very much, but his mother never gave him any, because it was bad for his teeth, she thought. But John had a very nice grand father. The old man loved his grandson very much, and sometimes he brought John chocolate when he came to visit him. Then his mother let him eat it, because she wanted to make the old man happy.One evening, a few days before John‟s seventh birthday, he was saying his prayers in his bedroom before he went to bed. “Please, God,” he shouted, “ make them give me a big box of chocolates for my birthday on Saturday.”His mother was in the kitchen, but she heard the small boy shouting and went into his bedroom quickly.“Why are you shouting, John?” she asked her son. “God can hear you when you talk quietly.”“I know,” answered the clever boy with a smile, “but Grandfather‟s in the next room, and he can‟t.”Questions 26 to 28 are based on the passage you have just heard.26. Why did John‟s mother never give him any chocolate?27. What is John‟s wish for his seventh birthday?28. Why did John shout his prayers?Passage Two:Robert Edwards was blinded in an automobile accident nine years ago. He was also partially deaf because of old age. Last week, he was strolling near his home when a thunderstorm approached. He took refuge under a tree and wasstruck by lightning. He was knocked to the ground and woke up some 20 minutes later, lying face down in water below a tree. He went into the house and lay down in bed. A short time later, he awoke; his legs were numb and he was trembling, but, when he opened his eyes, he could see the clock across the room fading in and out in front of him. When his wife entered, he saw her for the first time in nine years. Doctors confirm that he has regained his sight and hearing from the flash of lightning, but they are unable to explain the occurrence. The only possible explanation offered by one doctor was that, since Edwards lost his sight as a result of trauma in a terrible accident, perhaps the only way it could be restored was by another trauma.Questions 29 to 31 are based on the passage you have just heard.29. What caused Robert Edwards‟ blindness?30. What was Edwards doing when he was struck by lightning?31. What was the reason given by one doctor that Edwards regained his sight? Passage Three:One of the primary materials used in the construction of buildings and roads is cement, a powder made primarily from limestone and clay. Even though the ancient Egyptians and Romans used a kind of cement, it was not until 1824 that an English bricklayer developed a cement strong enough for modern roads and buildings.While experimenting in his kitchen, the bricklayer found that a mixture of limestone and clay, that had been heated together formed a hard, stonelike chunk as it cooled. When this substance was ground into a fine powder it could be stored indefinitely.When the powder was mixed with water, it made an excellent quality of cement that quickly hardened in sunlight or even under water. With only a few variations, this is how cement is made today.Questions 32 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard.32. What is the main topic of the talk?33. Who developed the kind of cement that is used today?34. Where was modern cement first made?35. How is cement stored?Section C: Compound DictationDirections: In this section, you will hear a passage three times. When the passage is read for the first time, you should listen carefully for its general idea. When the passage is read for the second time, you are required to fill in theblanks numbered from 36 to 43 with the exact words you have just heard. For blanks numbered from 44 to 46 you are required to fill in the missing information. For these blanks, you can either use the exact words you have just heard or write down the main points in you own words. Finally, when the passage is read for the third time, you should check what you have written.Coca-Cola is the world's (36)best-selling soft drink. Its formula is a more closely guarded secret than most bank vault combinations. A (37) reliable source offers that the beverage was invented by a 53-year-old Georgia (38) druggist named John Pemberton in 1886. When a chap named Willis Venable accidentally (39) substituted carbonated water for Mr. Pemberton's plain water, Coca-Cola was (40) officially born as a soda fountain drink and by 1904 was being (41) advertised in national magazines.Brand (42) extension and promotions are not new to Coca-Cola. Records dating back to the 1920s have (43) sales representatives fanning out (散开) across their assigned territories, loaded down with trunks of advertising materials, complimentary tickets, and circulars. (44) While attempting to sell Coca-Cola fountain syrup(糖浆), they would also offer for sale Coca-Cola chewing gum, cigars, and glasses bearing the Coca-Cola trademark.(45) Not only did the product do a lot, so did its advertising . By 1913 the company claimed to have produced five million signs, as well as 200,000 cutouts for window displays; 50,000 metal signs for tacking under windows; two million trays for soda fountains; and (46) numerous other items from calendars to baseball cards and pencils.。
2023年12月四级英语听力原文第一套
2023年12月四级英语听力原文第一套全文共6篇示例，供读者参考篇1Hi everyone! My name is Lily and I'm 9 years old. I go to Sunshine Elementary School. Today I want to tell you all about my summer vacation last year. It was the best summer ever!First, my family went on a big trip to the beach. We drove for like a hundred hours to get there. Ok, maybe not that long, but it felt like forever in the car! When we finally made it, I was so excited to see the ocean. The water was this amazing blue-green color and the waves crashed against the sand. It was beautiful!We stayed at this really cool beach house right on the water. Every morning I would wake up and run outside to feel the warm sand between my toes. My little brother Michael and I spent hours building sandcastles and burying each other in the sand. One time we tried to bury Dad too but he's too big!In the afternoons, we went swimming and boogie boarding in the waves. The first few times the waves knocked me over and I got all salty water up my nose. But I got better at riding themand had a blast! Michael was too little for the big waves so he just played in the shallow water, making sand pies.Our beach house had its own little pool too which was nice when we got tired of the ocean. Mom and Dad would relax on the deck with their books and drinks with umbrellas in them while we splashed around. In the evenings, we roasted marshmallows over the fire pit and looked at all the stars you could see without any city lights around.After a week at the beach, we went to visit my grandparents who live on a farm upstate. It's a long drive from the ocean but it's really pretty going through the mountains and forests. When we got there, my cousin Emma was already at the farm. Emma is 11 so she's a little older than me but we still have a lot of fun together.Grandma and Grandpa have a huge garden and they let us pick all kinds of fresh fruits and veggies right from the vines and bushes. We made yummy salads and smoothies with everything we harvested. I tried a cherry tomato straight off the plant for the first time - it was so flavorful and juicy, way better than the ones from the grocery store!My favorite part about the farm was getting to help take care of all the animals. Grandpa has cows, pigs, chickens, and even acouple of goats! In the mornings, Emma and I would go collect the eggs from the chicken coop for breakfast. The chickens are pretty funny, always running around and pecking at the ground.Then we helped Grandpa feed all the other animals: hay for the cows, slop for the pigs, and grain for the goats. The baby calves were my favorite - they were so cute and curious, sticking their big tongues out at us. The pigs always got super excited and ran around crazily whenever we brought their food. And the goats were silly, they tried to eat everything including my shirt!After chores in the mornings, we had the whole day to explore and play around the farm. There's a big red barn with a hay loft that was fun to jump into the hay piles from up high. We played hide and seek, climbed trees, and went on adventures through the woods and pastures. Sometimes Emma and I brought baskets to go pick wildflowers or blackberries growing along the trails.In the evenings, the whole family sat on the porch, sipping lemonade or iced tea and watching the fireflies come out as the sun went down. The lightning bugs blinked on and off all around us, it was magical! Before bedtime Grandpa would tell us exciting stories about when he was a kid growing up on the farm.After two fun weeks at the beach and on the farm, it was time to head back home to the city. I was really sad to leave, but also excited to see my friends again and tell them all about my awesome summer adventures. I can't wait for summer vacation to come again this year - maybe we'll go camping or visit Yellowstone National Park! No matter what, I'm sure it will be another summer to remember.So that was my summer in a nutshell. Thanks for listening, everyone! Being a kid is the best, isn't it? We get to have fun, use our imaginations, and make so many great memories. I feel lucky. Well, I should get going, it's almost time for recess! See you later!篇2Hi everyone! My name is Lily and I'm 10 years old. I'm in 5th grade at Maple Tree Elementary School. Today I want to tell you all about my favorite hobby - raising chickens! It might sound a little weird for a kid to be into raising chickens, but I just love those silly birds.It all started a couple years ago when my dad built a really nice coop in our backyard. He used to have chickens when he was a kid growing up on a farm. My mom wasn't sure about thewhole chicken idea at first, but I begged and begged until they finally agreed to get a few hens.We went to this cool farm store and I got to pick out three little chicks. I named them Penny, Claudette, and Miss Fuzzybutt. They were just the most adorable little puffballs! We set them up in a big plastic tub in the laundry room with a heat lamp until they were old enough to go outside.Taking care of baby chicks is a lot of work! You have to make sure their bedding stays clean and dry. And they need food and water that gets refreshed all the time. But watching them run around and peep and nap under the heat lamp was just the cutest thing.Once they got bigger and could go out in the coop, that's when the real fun started! Penny was the first one who started laying eggs. I'll never forget the morning I went out and found that very first egg in the nesting box. I was SO proud!Over time, we ended up with way more eggs than my family could eat. That's when Mom had the idea to let me start selling them. I set up a little egg stand at the end of our driveway with a cash box. People loved getting farm fresh eggs right in the neighborhood. On weekends, I would go door-to-door taking orders too.With the money I earned, I was able to save up and get more chickens! I started studying all about the different breeds. Now I have Rhode Island Reds, Australorps, Buff Orpingtons, and even a few fancy Silkie chickens. My favorite is the Silkies because they have such crazy feathery feet!Taking care of the flock is a big responsibility. Every morning before school, I head out to the coop to feed the chickens, give them fresh water, and collect any eggs they laid overnight. I talk to them and inspect everything to make sure they're healthy and happy.On weekends, I have to do bigger chores like cleaning out the full coop and putting down fresh bedding and hay. It's kind of gross work, but I don't mind too much. My chickens are my feathery little buddies!One of the best parts is getting to watch the chickens be chickens. They have such funny personalities! Some are bossier than others. A few love to just lounge around, while others are busy scratching and pecking at every little thing. I get such a kick out of watching them Free Ranger around the yard, chasing bugs and doing their chicken dances.Occasionally a chicken will go broody, which means she wants to sit on a bunch of eggs to hatch out baby chicks. Whenthat happens, I get to go through and pick out fertile eggs from my best laying hens. Then I make a cozy little nest for the broody hen and put the eggs underneath her. It's so amazing to watch a hen being a mom!In about 21 days, the chicks start pecking their way out of the eggs. It's unbelievably cute to see those tiny balls of fluff emerge! The mom clucks to them and keeps them warm and safe under her wings. After they're ready, I move the babies to their own enclosure and get to enjoy watching another generation of chickens grow up.Raising chickens has taught me so much about the cycle of life, being responsible, and where our food comes from. It's also just a really fun hobby! Weird as it sounds, I've made some great friends through my chickens too. There's a huge "chicken fancy" community online and at shows and swaps. We're all weirdos obsessed with our feathered friends!I even started a Instagram account to share photos and videos of my flock. People from all over the world follow along with my chicken adventures! Who knows, maybe I'll take over the family chicken biz after college and become a full-time chicken lady. Though my future career plans may change, one thing's forsure - I'll always make room in my life for a few feathered buddies!篇3My Big Summer VacationHi there! My name is Timmy and I'm going to tell you all about my super awesome summer vacation this year. It was the best summer ever!It started off right after school let out in June. My mom and dad told me we were going to drive down to Florida to visit my grandparents and go to Disney World! I was so excited, I could barely sleep the night before we left. We packed up our car with snacks, games, and my stuffed tiger Stripes to keep me company.The drive took forever. We had to stop a bunch of times for food and bathroom breaks. I asked my dad about a million times "Are we there yet?" He just laughed and said not yet. I tried so hard to be patient but it was really difficult when Disney World was waiting!Finally, after what felt like a billion hours in the car, we made it to my grandparents' house. They live in this really prettyneighborhood with palm trees and swimming pools. My grandpa gave me the biggest hug and my grandma had baked my favorite chocolate chip cookies! Their dog Daisy was so happy to see me too and she licked my face about a hundred times.The next day, we all piled back into the car and drove to Disney World. I could hardly contain my excitement! When we got there, the first thing we did was go on the Haunted Mansion ride. Some of the ghosts popped out and made me jump, but I didn't get too scared because I knew they were just pretend.After that, we rode on Splash Mountain and got completely drenched from the big drop at the end. We had to buy me a new Goofy t-shirt because my old one was so wet. Then we went on the Pirates of the Caribbean ride and saw all the ship cannons and Captain Jack Sparrow sword fighting. So cool!The best part though was getting to meet Mickey Mouse himself! We waited in line for over an hour, but it was totally worth it. When it was finally my turn, I gave Mickey a high five and he hugged me. We took the best picture together with me holding his big white gloved hands. That picture is hanging on my bedroom wall now.We spent four whole days at Disney World and I loved every second of it. We rode every ride, saw all the shows, and ate somuch junk food like cotton candy, popcorn, and Mickey Mouse-shaped pretzels. By the time we left to go back to my grandparents' house, I was so tired but so happy.The rest of our time in Florida, we just relaxed by the pool, played games, and I got some practice in with my grandpa pitching me baseballs. He used to be a pro baseball player when he was young! On the 4th of July, we had an awesome BBQ with hamburgers, hot dogs, and watermelon. Then at night, we watched the fireworks show that the neighborhood puts on. It was sparkling and booming and so much fun.Finally though, it was time to head back home to New York. I was really sad to leave my grandparents and Florida behind. The drive back didn't seem as bad though, because I was dreaming about the next time I'd get to come back. I spent most of the drive napping with Stripes and thinking about all the incredible memories I made.That's the story of my amazing summer vacation! Writing this makes me want summer to come back already so I can have more adventures. A kid can dream, right? Thanks for reading and I'll talk to you all next time!篇4Hello, my name is Amy and I'm nine years old. I'm in fourth grade at Sunshine Elementary School. Today I want to tell you all about my summer vacation last year. It was the best summer ever!It all started on the last day of school in June. My teacher, Mrs. Robinson, gave us big smiles and told us to have a wonderful summer. As soon as the bell rang, all my classmates rushed out of the classroom cheering. School was finally out for the summer!The first couple weeks of vacation, I just hung out at home a lot. I played video games, watched TV shows and movies, and slept in really late. My parents let me stay up past my bedtime too. It was awesome not having any homework or having to wake up early. I could just relax and do whatever I wanted.After a few weeks though, I started to get kind of bored just being at home all day. I asked my mom if we could go somewhere fun for a little vacation. She said we could go visit my aunt, uncle, and cousins who live upstate near the mountains. I was really excited because I loved visiting their house - they have a huge backyard with a playground, trampoline, and a pool!We packed up the car and made the five-hour drive to their place. As soon as we arrived, my twin cousins Jacob and Emmaran out to greet me. We were so happy to see each other since it had been an entire year. We spent the first couple days just playing together in their backyard and catching up.Then my aunt surprised us and said she had planned a fun activity for us - we were going hiking on a trail in the nearby mountains! I had never been hiking before, so I was a little nervous but also really excited. The next morning, we all woke up early and my uncle packed us a bunch of snacks and waters for the hike.When we got to the hiking trail, I was amazed by how beautiful the mountains and forests were. The air smelled so fresh and clean. Our hiking guide taught us about all the different trees, plants, and animals we saw along the way. After about an hour of hiking, we stopped at this incredible viewpoint looking out over a huge green valley. It felt like we were on top of the world!The hike was tough and my legs were super sore after, but I had a total blast. When we got back to my aunt and uncle's house, we had a big cookout to celebrate. My aunt made her famous barbecue chicken and corn on the cob. It was so delicious after working up an appetite on the hike.We spent the rest of our vacation days swimming in their pool, jumping on the trampoline, and having fun together. On our last night, we had a big sleepover in their living room and watched movies together. I was really sad when it was time to leave and head back home.The drive home felt really long, but I kept myself busy by writing in my summer journal about all the fun things we did. I decided that hiking was my new favorite activity. As soon as we got home, I asked my parents if we could go on more hiking trips before summer ended.A couple weeks later, my dad got us permits to go hiking and camping in a national park a few hours away from our house. We packed a tent, sleeping bags, and hiking supplies into our car and set off early one morning. When we arrived at the park, I was just in awe of the towering mountains, bright blue lakes, and endless forests surrounding us.After setting up our campsite, we headed out on the hiking trail. This time I was prepared with my new hiking boots, backpack, and plenty of water and snacks. We stopped along the way to admire the beautiful scenery and look for cool plants and animals. At one point, we spotted a family of deer so perfectly camouflaged in the trees. It was magical.That night after our hike, we cooked tinfoil dinners over the campfire. We spent the evening roasting s'mores, looking at the starry night sky, and telling scary stories. Sleeping in the tent was a little cold and uncomfortable, but also felt like a fun adventure. I'll never forget that experience of being out in nature.The next morning, we hiked to an amazing waterfall before packing up and heading home. In the car, I wrote more stories and poems in my journal about our camping trip. I knew my friends at home wouldn't believe how much fun I had "roughing it" in the great outdoors!Those trips with my cousins and family camping were definitely the highlights of my summer vacation last year. I used to think hiking and being outdoors was kind of boring. But after those awesome experiences, I realized how amazing nature is. It felt like a whole new world to explore and appreciate.Now that I'm back in school, I really miss the fun and freedom of summer. But I'm already counting down the days until next summer when I can go on more outdoor adventures! Maybe Mom and Dad will even let me go to sleepaway camp. A girl can dream, right?Anyway, that's the story of my best summer ever. Being a kid really is the best - getting to have fun, use my imagination, andmake incredible memories with my family. I feel so lucky. Thanks for listening, goodbye!篇5Hi everybody! My name is Lily and I'm 9 years old. I'm in 4th grade at Sunshine Elementary School. Today I want to tell you all about my summer vacation last year. It was the best summer ever!It started out kind of boring at first. In early June, school let out and I didn't have anything to do. My parents both work a lot so they couldn't take time off. I spent the first few weeks just hanging around the house, watching TV, and playing video games. Honestly, I was getting pretty bored!But then in mid-June, my grandparents invited me to come stay with them at their farm for a few weeks. I was so excited! My grandparents live out in the countryside, about a 3 hour drive from our house in the city.When we got to their farm, I immediately loved it. They have a huge garden full of all kinds of fruits and vegetables. There were rows and rows of corn, tomatoes, carrots, green beans, and more. My grandpa showed me how to tell when the crops are ready to harvest.They also have lots of farm animals too. There were chickens running around everywhere! My grandma taught me how to collect the eggs from the chicken coop. We also had some cows that my grandpa milked every morning. I got to feed and pet the cows, rabbits, and sheep too. Feeding the animals was my favorite part!Spending time on the farm was like being in a whole new world compared to living in the city. Everything moved at a slower, more relaxed pace. I loved waking up early to watch the beautiful sunrises. At night we could see every single star in the sky since there were no city lights.My grandparents kept me busy helping out with all the farm chores too. I helped my grandma can fruits and vegetables from the garden to save for later. We made jars and jars of strawberry jam, pickles, sauerkraut, and tomato sauce. Yum! I also helped my grandpa by collecting firewood, painting some old farm equipment, and repairing part of the fence around the pasture.Some days we just explored around the farm too. We went on long walks through the fields and forests looking for cool plants, animals, and bugs. My grandpa taught me so much about nature and the outdoors. We even camped out under the starsone night and cooked our dinner over the campfire. I loved every single minute!After a few wonderful weeks on the farm, it was time to head back home to the city. I was really sad to leave, but also excited to see my parents again and tell them all about my adventures. We stopped for ice cream on the drive home and I couldn't stop talking! I had so many amazing stories and memories from my time on the farm.When I got back home, things definitely felt different. The city suddenly seemed so loud, crowded, and busy compared to the nice quiet farm. But I was happy to sleep in my own bed again and see my friends from school. We had all kinds of fun play dates at the park and beach for the rest of the summer.Overall, my summer vacation was truly the best! I'm so grateful I got to spend that special time on my grandparents' farm making wonderful memories. I learned so much and had incredible new experiences. Even though I love living in the city, part of my heart will always be in the countryside after that amazing visit. I'm already counting down the days until next summer when I can go back to the farm again!篇6Hi there! My name is Lily and I'm 10 years old. I go to Forest Hill Elementary School here in my hometown. I really love going to school and learning new things every day! My favorite subjects are math and science because I find them super fascinating.In math class, we've been working on multiplication and division of larger numbers. I used to get confused with keeping all the digits straight when multiplying multi-digit numbers. But my teacher Mr. Jenkins taught us some really helpful tricks for lining everything up properly. Now I can multiply huge numbers like a pro! I just have to be really careful and take it one step at a time.Science has been awesome this year too. We've learned all about the human body and how our organs and systems work together. My friend Jacob thinks all that stuff about blood and guts is kind of gross. But I think it's so cool how our hearts pump blood throughout our bodies to keep us alive and healthy. We even got to make models of the circulatory system out of straws and plastic tubing. Science is my jam for sure!Another thing I really enjoyed learning about in science was the planets in our solar system. I can still remember all their names in order: Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn,Uranus, Neptune. We watched some really neat videos about the different planets and their features. Venus is a smokin' hot world with volcanoes and a toxic atmosphere. But Uranus is just the opposite - it's a weird icy planet that spins on its side! My personal favorite is Saturn though, because of its beautiful rings circling all around it. I'd love to Travel there someday just to see the rings up close.Recess and gym class are highlights of my day too. I love getting exercise and playing fun games like kickball and dodgeball with my friends. I'm not the most athletic kid, but I always try my hardest. My gym teacher Mr. Rodriguez says as long as I'm giving 100% effort, that's what matters most. Sometimes I get a little overexcited though and bend the rules a tiny bit. Like last week when I may have stepped over the line to kick the ball in kickball. Whoops! I felt pretty bad about that.My absolute favorite part of the school day is when we get read-aloud time. Our teacher Mrs. Palmer has such an engaging way of reading books and really bringing the stories to life. We recently started the classic novel Charlotte's Web about the beloved pig Wilbur and his friend Charlotte the spider. It's a story that makes you super emotional - one minute you're laughing at Wilbur's hilarious antics, and the next you're crying becausesomething sad happens. Books like that really suck you in and transport you to another world. I hope I never outgrow my love of getting lost in a great book.Public speaking is another area I struggle with. I get sooo nervous having to present in front of the whole class! My hands get sweaty, my voice starts shaking, and I can barely remember what I wanted to say. It's like my mind goes completely blank. Mrs. Palmer says it's perfectly normal to feel that way, and the more I practice, the easier it will become over time. She's absolutely right - the few times I've had to repeat a presentation, it did go much smoother. Baby steps, right?Overall, I really love my school and all my teachers and classmates. They make learning engaging and fun while still challenging me to work hard. Even with subjects that don't come naturally to me, I know they're patient and will help me improve.I feel so lucky to have such a great support system.I can't wait to see what the rest of this school year has in store! We're going to start learning about geology and the Earth's layers soon, which sounds fascinating. There's also going to be an epic fifth grade vs. teachers kickball game that I'm superrr stoked for. Hopefully I can kick some serious ball without stepping over the line this time. Wish me luck!。
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College English Test Band FourPart Ⅱ Listening ComprehensionSection ANews Report OneA 16th century castle in Scotland is close to collapsing after lumps of soil were washed away by floods,threatening its foundations.On Sunday,the castle's owner John Gordon, 76,was forced to move out of his property after the River Dee swept away about 60 feet of land,leaving the castle dangerously close to the river,according to the Scottish Daily Record. Abergeldie Castle,located in Aberdeenshire,Scotland,was built by Sir Alexander Gordon of Midmar who later became the Earl of Huntly.The castle, which is located on 11,700 acres, was leased to members of the royal family between 1848 and 1970,including King Edward VII and George V.The Scottish Environment Protection Agency has issued more than 35 flood warningscovering several regions,as Scotland continues to clean upafter Storm Frank hit the country last Wednesday."This means that rivers will rise more slowly,but then stay high for much longer,"the environmental agency said.Questions 1 and 2 are based on the news reportyou have just heard.1.Wh.di.Joh.Gordo.mov.ou.o.Abergeldi.Castle?s.Wednesday?News Report TwoRescu.effort.wer.underwa.Thursda.mornin.fo.1.miner.wh.wer.stuc.i.a.elevato.belo.groun.a.C nsing.Ne.Y ork,accordin.t.Marci.Lynch,rmatio.office.wit.To mpkin.County'.emergenc.respons.department.Emergenc.worker.hav.mad.contac.wit.th.mine r.vi..radio,an.the.al.appea.t.b.uninjured,sai.Jessic.Verfuss,th.emergenc.department'.assistan. director.Crew.hav.manage.t.provid.hea.pack.an.blanket.t.th.miner.s.tha.the.ca.kee.war.durin .th.rescu.operation,Verfus.said.Detail.abou.wha.le.toth.workers.bein.trappe.i.th.elevato.were n'.immediatel.available.Th.mine.alon.Ne.York'ke,e.fo.roa.treatmentlio.ton.o.sal.tha.i.shippe.t.mor.tha.1,50.place.i.th.northeaster.Unite.States .Th.roc.sal.min.i.on.o.thre.operate.b.Cargil.wit.th.othe.twoi.Louisian.an.Ohio.Questions 3 and 4 are based on the news reportyou have just heard.3.Wha.doe.th.new.repor.sa.abou.th.sal.miners?4.Wha.di.th.rescu.tea.do?News Report ThreeThe U.S.Postal Service announced todaythat it is considering closingabout 3,700 post offices over the next yearbecause of falling revenues.Facing an $8.3 billion budget deficit this year, closing post offices is one of several proposalsthe Postal Service has put forth recently to cut st week, for example,Postmaster General Pat Donahoe announced plansto stop mail delivery on Saturdays,a move he says could save $3 billion annually."We are losing revenue as we speak,"Donahoe said."We do not want taxpayer money.We want to be self-sufficient. So like any other business,you have to make choices."Dean Granholm,the vice president for deliveryand post office operations,said the first wave of closingswould begin this fall.He estimated that about 3,000 postmasters,500 station managers andbetween 500 and 1,000 postal clerkscould lose their jobs.Questions 5 to 7 are based on the news reportyou have just heard.5.Wha.i.th.U.S.Posta.Servic.plannin.t.do?6.Wha.measur.ha.bee.planne.t.sav.costs?7.Wha.wil.happe.whe.th.propose.measurecome.int.effect?Section BConversation OneM: Mrs.Hampton, we've got trouble in the press room this morning.W: Oh dear, what about?M: One of the press operators arrived an hour and a half late.W.Bu.that'..straightforwar.affair.H.wil.simpl.los.par.o.hi.pay.That'.wh.w.hav..clock-i.system.M: But the point is the man was clocked inat 8 o'clock.We have John standing by the time clock,and he swears he saw nothing irregular.W: Is John reliable?M: Yes, he is.That's why we chose him for the job.W: Have you spoken to the man who was late?M: Not yet.I thought I'd have a word with you first.He's a difficult man,and I think there's been some troubleon the shop floor.I've got a feeling that trade union representative is behind this.The manager told me thatJack Green's been very active around the shop the last few days.W: Well, what do you want me to do?M: I was wondering if you'd see Smith—the man who was late—because you are so much better at handling things like this.W: Oh, alright.I'll see him.I must say I agree with youabout there being bad feelings in the works.I've had the idea for some timethat Jack Green's been busy stirring things up in connection with the latest wage claim.He's always trying to make trouble.Well, I'll get the manager to send Smith up here.Questions 8 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.8.Wha.wil.happe.t.th.pres.operatorwho was late for work according to the woman?9.Wha.doe.th.ma.sa.abou.Joh.wh.stand.b.th.tim.clock?te?11.Wha.doe.th.woma.sa.abou.Jac.Green?Conversation TwoW: Our topic today is about something that foreigners nearly always say when they visit Britain.It's "Why are the British so cold?"And they're talking aboutthe British personality—the famous British “reserve”.It means that we aren't very friendly...we aren'tvery open.M: So, do you think it's true?W: It's a difficult one.So many people who visit Britain sayit's difficult to make friendswith British people.They say we're cold, reserved,unfriendly...M..thin.it'nguage,bu.they'r.muc.mor.o pen.An.yo.se.i.whe.yo.travel,people—.mea.strangers—spea.t.yo.o.th.stree.o.o.th.train.Britis.peopl.seldo.spea.o.th.train,o.th.bus.No.i.London.anywa y.W."No.i.London".That'.it.Capita.citie.ar.ful.o.touristsan.ar.neve.friendly.Peopl.ar.differen.i.o the.part.o.th.country.pletely..me..woma.once.a.Italian.She'.bee.workin.i.Mancheste.fo.tw.years,an.n.one —no.on.o.he.colleagues—ha.eve.invite.he.t.thei.home.The.wer.friendl.t.he.a.work,bu.nothin.else.Sh.couldn'.believ.it.Sh .sai.tha.woul.neve.happe.i.Italy.W: You know what they say—"an Englishman's home is his castle".It's really difficult to get inside.M.Yeah.It'.abou.bein.private.Yo.g.hom.t.you.hous.an.you.garde.an.yo.clos.th.door.It'.you.pla ce.W: That's why the British don't like flats.They prefer to live in houses.M: That's true.Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversationyou have just heard.12.Wha.d.foreigner.generall.thin.o.Britis.peopl.accordin.t.th.woman?13.Wha.ma.Britis.peopl.typicall.d.o..trai.accordin.t.th.man?14.Wha.doe.th.ma.sa.abou.th.Italia.woma.workin.i.Manchester?15.Wh.d.Britis.peopl.prefe.house.t.flats?Section CPassage OneIn college, time is scarce,and consequently, very precious.At the same time,expenses in college pile up surprisingly quickly.A part-time job is a good wayto balance costs while ensuring there is enough time left overfo both academic subjectsand after-class activities.If you are a college studentlooking for a part-time job,the best place to start your job searchis right on campus.There are tons of on-campus job opportunities,and as a student,you'll automatically be given hiring priority.Plus, on-campus jobs eliminate commuting time,and could be a great wayto connect with academic and professional resources at your university. Check with your school's careers serviceor employment office for helpto find a campus job. Of course, there are opportunitiesfor part-time work off-campus, too.If you spend a little timedigging for the right part-time jobs,you’ll save yourself time—when you find a job thatleaves you with enough time—to get your school work done, too.If you are a college tudentlooking for work but worriedyou won't have enough timeto devote to academic ubjects,consider working as a study hallor library monitor.Responsibilities generally include supervising study spaces to ensurethat a quiet atmosphere is maintained.It's a pretty easy job,but one with lots of downtime—which means you’ll have plenty of timeto catch up on eading,do homework or study for an exam.Questions 16 to 18 are based on the passageyou have just heard.16.Wha.doe.th.speake.sa.abou.colleg.student.applyin.fo.on-campu.jobs?17.Wha.ca.student.d.t.fin..campu.jo.accordin.t.th.speaker?18.Wha.doe.th.speake.sa.i..librar.monitor'.responsibility?Passage TwoAgricultural workers in green tea fields near Mt.Kenya are gathering the tea leaves.I.i.beautifu.t.see.Th.row.o.te.bushe.ar.straight.Al.appear.t.b.well.Bu.th.farmer.wh.plante.th.bushesar.worried.Nelso.Kibar.i.on.o.them.H.ha.bee.growin.te.i.th.Kerugoy.areafo.4.years.H.sa y.th.price.thi.yearhav.bee.s.lo.tha.h.ha.mad.almos.n.profit.H.say.h.mus.gro.differen.kind.o.te ai.h.i.t.survive.Mr.Kibar.an.hundred.o.othe.farmershav.bee.removin.som.o.thei.te.bushesan. plantin..ne.kin.o.teadevelope.b.th.Te.Researc.Foundatio.o.Kenya.It.leave.ar.purpl.an.brown. Whe.th.te.i.boiled,th.drin.ha..purpl.color.Medical researchers have studiedthe health benefits of the new tea.They say it is healthier than green teaand could be sold for a pricethat is three to four timeshigher than the price of green tea.But Mr.Kibara sayshe has not received a higher pricefor his purple tea crop.He says the market for the tea is unstable.And he is often forcedto sell his purple teafor the same price as green tea leaves.He says there are not enough buyerswilling to pay more for the purple tea.Questions 19 to 21 are based on the passageyou have just heard19.Wh.hav.te.farmer.i.Kenyadecide.t.gro.purpl.tea?20.Wha.d.researcher.sa.abou.purpl.tea?21.Wha.doe.Mr.Kibar.fin.abou.purpl.tea?Passage ThreeToday's consumers want beautifulhandcrafted objects to wearand to have for their home environment.They prefer something uniqueand they demand quality.Craftsmen today are meeting this demand.People and homes are showing great changeas more and more unique handcrafted itemsbecome available.Handicrafts are big business.No longer does a good craftsman haveto work in a job he dislikes all day,and then tries to create at night.He has earned his professional status.He is now a respected member of society.Part of the fun of being a craftsmanis meeting other craftsmen.They love to share their ideas and materialsand help others find markets for their work.Craftsmen have helped educate consumersto make wise choices.They help them becomeaware of design and technique.They help them relate their choiceto its intended use.They often involve consumersin trying the craft themselves.When a group of craftsmenexpands to include more members,a small craft organization is formed.Such an organization does a lotin training workshops in special media,crafts marketing techniques,crafts fairs and sales, festivals,TV appearances and demonstrations. State art councils help sponsor local artsand crafts festivalswhich draw crowds of tourist consumers.This boosts the local economy considerablybecause tourists not only buy crafts, but they also use the restaurantsand hotels and other services of the area.Questions 22 to 25 are based on the passageyou have just heard.22.Wha.doe.th.speake.sayabou.today'.consumers?23.Wha.doe.th.speake.sayabou.goo.craftsme.i.th.past?24.Wha.d.craftsme.hel.consumer.do?25.Wh.d.stat.ar.council.helpsponso.loca.art.an.craft.festivals?Thi.i.th.en.o.listeni prehension.。
2022年12月大学英语四级考试真题第1套听力原文
[00:00.00]College English Test Band Four<ch>大学英语四级考试[00:02.74]Part ⅡListening Comprehension<ch>第二部分听力理解[00:06.92]Section A<ch> A节[00:08.66]Directions: In this section, you will hear three news reports. <ch>说明：在本节中，你将听到三篇新闻报道。
[00:13.34]At the end of each news report, you will hear two or three questions. <ch>在每一篇新闻报道的最后，你会听到两个或三个问题。
[00:18.89]Both the news report and the questions will be spoken only once. <ch>新闻报道和问题将只播放一遍。
[00:22.97]After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). <ch>听到问题后，你需要从A)、B)、C)和D)四个选项中选出最佳答案。
[00:31.42]Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre. <ch>然后将相应的答案涂在答题卡1上。
[00:37.96]News Report One<ch>新闻一[00:40.60]Operations at one of Australia's largest gold mines had to be temporarily suspended on Friday after a partial wall collapse at one of the mine's dams.<ch>周五，澳大利亚最大金矿之一的一个大坝发生部分墙体倒塌，不得不暂时停止运营。
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大学英语四级真题听力原文Document serial number【UU89WT-UU98YT-UU8CB-UUUT-UUT108】2010年6月大学英语四级真题听力原文Section AShort Conversation11. W: Just imagine! We have to finish reading 300 pages before Monday! How can the professor expect us to do it in such a short time？M: Yeah, but what troubles me is that I can’t find the book in the library or in the university bookstore.Q: What does the man mean？12. M: Do you think I could borrow your car to go grocery shopping The supermarkets outside the city are so much cheaper. I’d also be happy to pick up anything you need.W: Well, I don’t like to let anyone else drive my car. Tell you what, why don’t we go together？Q: What does the woman mean？13. M: Forgive the mess in here. We had a party last night. There were a lot of people and they all brought food.W: Yeah, I can tell. Well, I guess it’s pretty obvious what you’ll be doing most of today.Q: What does the woman think the man will do？14. W: What time would suit you for the first round talks with John Smith？M: Well, you know my schedule. Other than this Friday, one day is as good as the next.Q: What does the man mean？15. W: I was so angry yesterday! My biology teacher did not even let me explain why I missed the field trip. He just wouldn’t let me pass!M: That doesn’t seem fair. I’d feel that way too if I were you.Q: What does the man imply？16. M: I really can’t stand the way David controls the conversation all the time. If he is going to be at yourChr istmas party, I just won’t come.W: I’m sorry you feel that way, but my mother insists that he come.Q: What does the woman imply？17. W: You’re taking a course with Professor Johnson. What’s your impression so far？M: Well, many students could hardly stay awake in his class without first drinking a cup of coffee.Q: What does the man imply？18. W: Have you ever put a computer together before？M: No, never. But I think if we follow these instructions exactly, we won’t have much trouble.Q: What are the speakers going to do？Long ConversationsConversation 1W: What sort of hours do you work, Steve？M: Well I have to work very long hours, about eleven hours a day.W: What time do you start？M: I work 9 to 3, then I start again at 5:30 and work until 11, six days a week. So I have to work very unsocial hours.W: And do you have to work at the weekend？M: Oh, yes, that’s our busiest time. I get Wednesdays off.W: What are the things you have to do and the things you don’t have to do？M: Uh, I d on’t have to do the washing-up, so that’s good. I have to wear white, and I have to keep everything in the kitchen totally clean.W: What’s hard about the job？M: You are standing up all the time. When we are busy, people get angry and shout, but that’s normal.W: How did you learn the profession？M: Well, I did a two-year course at college. In the first year we had to learn the basics, and then we had to take exams.W: Was it easy to find a job？M: I wrote to about six hotels and one of them gave me my first job, so I didn’t have to wait too long.W: And what’s the secret of being good at your job？M: Attention to detail. You have to love it. You have to show passion for it.W: And what are your plans for the future？M: I want to have my own place when the time is right.Q19. What does the man say about his job？Q 20. What does the man think is the hardest part of his job？Q 21. Where did the man get his first job after graduation？Q 22. What does the man say is important to being good at his job？Conversation 2W: Now you’ve seen this table of figures about the pocket money children in Britain get？M: Yes. I thought it was quite interesting, but I don’t quite understand the column entitled “Change”. Can you explain what it means？W: Well, I think it means the change from the year before. I am not a mathematician, but I assume the rise from 72 p to 90 p is a rise of 25 percent.M: Oh yes, I see. And the inflation rate is there for comparison.W: Yes. Why do you think the rise in pocket money is often higher than inflation？M: I am sorry I’ve no idea. Perhaps parents in Britain are too generous.W: Perhaps they are. But it looks as if children were a lot better off in 2001 than they were in 2002. That’s strange, isn’t it And they seem to ha ve been better off in 2003 than they are now. I wonder why that is.M: Yes, I don’t understand that at all.W: Anyway, if you had children, how much pocket money would you give them？M: I don’t know. I think I’d probably give them 2 pounds a week.W: Would you And what would you expect them to do with it？M: Well, out of that, they have to buy some small personal things, but I wouldn’t expect them to save to buy their own socks, for example.W: Yes, by the way, do most children in your country get pocket money？M: Yeah, they do.Q23 What is the table of figures about？Q24 What do we learn from the conversation about British children’s pocket money？Q25 Supposing the man had children, what would he expect them to do with their pocket money？Section BPassage 1As the new sales director for a national computer firm, Alex Gordon was looking forward to his first meeting with the company’s district managers. Everyone arrived on time, and Alex’s presentation went extremely well. He decided to end the meeting with the conversation about the importance of the district managers to the company’s plans. “I believe we are going to continue to increase our share of the market,” he began, “because of the quality of the people in this room. The district manager is the key to the success of the salesrepresentatives in his district. He sets the term for everyone else. If he has ambitious goals and is willing to put in long hours, everyone in his unit will follow his example.” When Alex was finished, he received polite applause, but hardly the warm response he had hoped for. Later he spoke with one of the senior managers. “Things were going so well until the end”, Alex said disappointedly. “Obviously, I said the wrong thing.” “Yes”, the district manager replied. “Ha lf of our managers are women. Most have worked their way up from sales representatives, and they are very proud of the role they played in the company’s growth. They don’t care at all about political correctness. But they were definitely surprised and dist ressed to be referred to as ‘he’ in your speech.”Q26 Who did Alex Gordon speak to at the first meeting？Q27 What did Alex want to emphasize at the end of his presentation？Q28 What do we learn about the audience at the meeting？Q29 Why did Alex fail to receive the warm response he had hoped for？Passage 2The way to complain is to act business-like and important. If your complaint is immediate, suppose you got the wrong order at a restaurant, make a polite but firm request to see the manager. When the manager comes, ask his or her name. And then stateyour problem and what you expect to have done about it. Bepolite! Shouting or acting rude will get you nowhere. But alsobe firm in making your complaint. Besides, act important. This doesn’t mean to put on airs and say “do you know who I am” What it means is that people are often treated the way they expect to be treated. If you act like someone who expects afair request to be granted, chances are it will be granted. The worst way to complain is over the telephone. You are speakingto a voice coming from someone you cannot see. So you can’ttell how the person on the line is reacting. It is easy forthat person to give you the run-around. Complaining in personor by letter is generally more effective. If your complaintdoes not require an immediate response, it often helps tocomplain by letter. If you have an appliance that doesn’t work, send a letter to the store that sold it. Be business-like and stick to the point. Don’t spend a paragraph on how your uncle Joe tried to fix the problem and couldn’t.Q30 What does the speaker suggest you do when you are notserved properly at a restaurant？Q31 Why does the speaker say the worst way to complain is over the telephone？Q32 What should you do if you make a complaint by letter？Passage 3Barbara Sanders is a wife and the mother of two children, ages2 and 4. Her husband, Tom, is an engineer and makes anexcellent salary. Before Barbara had children, she worked as an architect for the government, designing government housing. She quit her job when she became pregnant, but is now interested in returning to work. She's been offered an excellent job with the government. Her husband feels it's unnecessary for her to worksince the family does not need the added income. He also thinks that a woman should stay home with her children. If Barbara feels the need to do socially important work, he thinks that she should do volunteer work one or two days a week. Barbara, on the other hand, has missed the excitement of her profession and does not feel she would be satisfied doing volunteer work. She would also like to have her own income, so she does not have to ask her husband for money whenever she wants to buy something. She does not think it's necessary to stay home every day with the children and she knows a very reliable babysitter who's willing to come to her house. Tom does not think a babysitter can replace a mother and thinks it's a bad idea for the children to spend so much time with someone who's not part of the family.Q33 What was Barbara's profession before she had children？Q34 What does Barbara's husband suggest she do if she wants to work？Q35 What does Tom think about hiring a babysitter？Section C。