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2021年12月大学英语四级CET4真题(第2套)听力原文精选全文

可编辑修改精选全文完整版News Report One(1) A 22-year-old Chinese woman who suffered from a persistent cough was sh ocked to learn that she had a piece of chicken bone lodged in her lung. The unn amed woman from the province of Shandong started have coughing problems w hen she was 7 or 8 years old. For 14 years, she made numerous hospital visits. However, no doctor could identify any problem. Her uncontrollable coughing w as a mystery. Finally, the woman got a full body scan at a hospital in the city of Qingdao. This special medical procedure revealed she had a chicken bone stuc k in her lung. (2) Doctors performed surgery and removed the bone. The simple procedure went smoothly and the woman has recovered fully with the bone fin ally removed from her lung, the woman is very happy that she no longer suffers from that annoying cough.1. What was the woman’s problem?2. How was the woman’s problem eventually solved?News Report Two(3) A white shape named Prickles that ran away from an Australian farm during the 2013 bush fires recently returned home. According to farmer Alice Gray, P rickles was only a lamb when she ran away. The bush fires that hit the area bac k then destroyed a large part of her family’s massive property. They thought Pri ckles had died in the fire. But instead, the young sheep escaped into a 200-acre forest near the farm. (4) Once the fires were over, the family had to fix the dam age done to the farm as it was such a large property, which included rebuilding about 40 kilometers of fencing. It was this huge fencing that prevented Pickles from finding her way back. Over the years, the family spotted her a few times. They even recorded her with cameras installed to monitor the activity. But whe n they knew Pringles was alive, they couldn’t find her and never expected her t o return by herself. Seven years later, they were proven wrong.3. What does the news say about the white sheep Prickles?4.What the family do of the bush fires?News Report Three(5) Tons of gold have fallen out of the sky in Russia after a cargo plane malfun ctioned in midair this morning. The aircraft was carrying 265 million pounds w orth of gold and diamonds, when the door flew open, sending the precious meta l back to earth. According to the official news agency, Russian authorities have recovered more than 170 gold bars weighing 20 kilograms each. The plane was traveling from Yakutsk airport in a major diamond producing region to the city Krasnoyarsk in Siberia. (6)However, the aircraft made an emergency landing i n Magan after began losing some of its valuable cargo. Reports suggest some b ars of gold were scattered up to fifteen miles away from the airport. Nine tons o f gold on plane AN12 belonged to a gold mine company. Police have sealed off the runway and say it is unclear if it was an accident or an attempted robbery. ( 7) Technical engineers who worked on the plane prior to takeoff are reportedly going to be questioned by the police.5. What is the news report mainly about?6. What did the aircraft do when the incident happened?7. What does the news report say about the technical engineers who worked on the plane before takeoff?Conversation One8. Why does the man have this conversation with the man recorded?His job is related to the customer service.9. What is the woman’s purpose of calling to the furniture company?She wants to know when she can get her money back.10. What does the woman say about her bank card?The new bank card will be sent to her on Tuesday, and the bank may has cancel ed the old one before the man made the payment.11. What does the man advise the woman to do?She needs to update the card details directly on the website.Conversation Two12. Why isn’t the man going to cook?He’s worn out.13. What does the man say he’ll do on his phone?He’ll use the food delivery app on his phone.14. What does the woman think of the Indian food?That’s not the kind of the hot she means. She needs something mild.15. What does the man think of the woman?She’s really difficult to please.Passage One(16) A new study carried out by the university of Lincoln has found a link betw een the personalities of cat owners and the behavior and wellbeing of their cats. The findings suggest that just as apparent personality can affect the personality of a child, the same is true for a cat and its owner. Owners defined as individu als with high levels of anxiety, fear, anger, depression and loneliness were mor e likely to have cats with behavioral issues. Such cats display more aggressive and anxious behavioral styles as well as more stress related sickness. They will also more likely to have an ongoing medical condition and be overweight. The research also found that mentally well-adjusted owners had come from happier and healthier cats. Researchers explained that many owners regard their pets as a family member and form close social bonds with them. (17) The majority of o wners want to provide the best care for their pets and is therefore possible that pets could be affected by the way their owners interact with and manage them. The study highlights an important relationship between our personalities and th e well-being of our pets. (18) Further research is needed to investigate the caus e of nature of this relationship and look at how owners’ personalities are directl y influencing their pet’s behavior and well-being. It is possible that the well-be ing of pets is driven by the underlying nature of the owner not simply by their c onscious decisions and behaviors.16. What do we learn from the new study by the University of Lincoln?17. What does the passage say most pet owners want to do?18. What does the passage say it’s still needed to understand the effects of own ers’ personalities on their pets?Passage Two(19) One 50-minute run can add seven hours to your life. This was a claim made by The Times last week. The claim was based on a new review of studies abo ut the effects of running. The review concluded that an average runners live thr ee years longer than non-runners and that running does more to extend life than any other form of exercise. But there’s more to running than its health benefits . (20) Research published in recent years have shown that running changes your brain and mind in some fascinating ways from increasing your brain function t o regulating your emotions. However, the precise effects vary according to whe ther you engage in short fast running or long distance running. For example, in one study, researchers compared participants’ ability to learn new words after s everal minutes of intense running, and after 40 minutes of gentle running, parti cipants were able to learn 20 percent faster after the intense running and they s howed a superior memory when tested again a week later. In another study, res earchers asked volunteers to jog for 30 minutes and then showed them clips fro m a sad movie. Participants who usually struggled to handle negative emotions were more intensely affected by the sad clips just as you’d expect. But cruciall y, this was less so if they had completed the 30 minutes jog. (21) The researche rs said moderate exercise appears to have helped those participants to be less v ulnerable to the impact of the sad movie.19. What did the new review of studies claim?20. What is one effect that running has on people according to recent research?21. What did another study find about the participant after they had a 30 minute s jog?Passage ThreeWelcome to the tour of the Hill House. This house built in 1904 is one of the m ost well-known works of Charles Hill, the famous architect. It was designed and built for local entrepreneur and his family. Before starting the tour, let me give you a brief introduction about the design of this amazing building. (23) Prior to beginning his design, the architect spends sometime in the client’s old home, observing their life and studying their habits. This meant that he could design t he house according to the needs of the family. (24) The client’s main desire wa s to have a home with unique design, so the architect was given complete freed om. The building style is radically different from what was the fashion of the p eriod. At the time, most large homes were constructed of timber and brick. Thisone, however, is made of concrete, a novel construction material in those days. The interior of the house, including the fittings and furniture, was also designe d by the same person. Most of the furniture you will see is original and in good condition. However, (25) both pieces in the children’s bedrooms are copies buil t to the designs of the architect. Fortunately, all the blueprints for both the buil ding and its contents have been preserved, so we’ve been able to replace badly damaged furniture. Let’s begin our tour, starting from the rooms.22. What do we learn about the speaker?He is the guide of the tour.23. What dis the architect do before beginning his design?24. What did the architect’s client mainly want?25. What do we learn about the pieces of furniture in the children’s bedrooms?。

2023年6月英语六级听力真题(第一套)题目,原文与答案

2023年6月英语六级听力真题（第一套）【四六级试卷采用花卷形式，核对答案时请找准具体选项内容，忽略套数和选项符号】Questions 1 to 4 are based on the conversation you have just heard.1. A) It was spacious and tranquil.B) It was warm and comfortable.C) It was shabby and solitary.D) It was tiny and noisy.2. A) She no longer hates people talking loudly in the dorm.B) She misses her roommates she used to complain about.C) She begins to enjoy the movies she once found irritating.D) She finds the crowded dorm as cozy as her new apartment.3. A) He found the apartment perfectly furnished.B) He had a feeling of despair and frustration.C) He had a similar feeling to the woman’s.D) He felt the new place was like paradise.4. A) Go to see the woman’s apartment.B) Make a phone call to his parents.C) Buy some furniture for the woman.D) Decorate the woman’s apartment.Questions 5 to 8 are based on the conversation you have just heard.5. A) He works as a literary critic.B) He hosts an educational program.C) He has initiated a university reform.D) He has published a book recently.6. A) It fails to keep up with the radical changes of society.B) It fails to ensure universities get sufficient resources.C) It has not prepared young people for the job market.D) It has not fostered the growth of the arts disciplines.7. A) More of the budget should go to science and technology.B) The underfunded music discipline should be prioritized.C) Subdisciplines like sculpture should get more funding.D) Literature should get as much funding as engineering.8. A) Build a prosperous nation.B) Make skilled professionals.C) Create ingenious artists.D) Cultivate better citizens.Questions 9 to 11 are based on the passage you have just heard.9. A) It is quite common.B) It is rarely noticed.C) It seldom annoys people.D) It occurs when one is alone.10. A) Seeing things in black and white.B) Engaging in regular contemplation.C) Having a special understanding of creativity.D) Knowing how to make their mental batteries work.11. A) Engaging in intense activity.B) Fantasizing in one’s down time.C) Working on a particular project.D) Reflecting during one’s relaxation.Questions 12 to 15 are based on the passage you have just heard.12. A) Farmers helped Native Americans grow crops.B) There were expansive university campuses.C) There existed post offices.D) Migrants found gold there.13. A) It helped to boost the economy in the American West.B) It provided job opportunities for many gold seekers.C) It extended the influence of the federal government.D) It kept people in the deserts and plains connected.14. A) It employed Native Americans to work as postmen.B) It commissioned private wagons to carry the mail.C) It subsidized the locals who acted as postmasters.D) It centralized postal services in its remote areas.15. A) He analyzed interactive maps of mail routes.B) He read a large collection of books on the topic.C) He examined its historical trends with data science.D) He collected data about its impact on local business.Questions 16 to 18 are based on the recording you have just heard.16. A) Higher levels of anxiety may improve people’s memory.B) Some experiences are easier to remember than others.C) Most people tend to remember things selectively.D) Simple things may leave a deep impression on one’s memory.17. A) They classified the participants’ mindset.B) They showed some photos to the participants.C) They measured the participants’ anxiety levels.D) They tested the size of the participants’ vocabulary.18. A) Anxiety has become a serious problem for an increasing number of people.B) Extreme levels of anxiety can adversely affect cognitive performance.C) People diagnosed with anxiety disorder may forget things selectively.D) There is no direct correlation between memory and levels of anxiety. Questions 19 to 21 are based on the recording you have just heard.19. A) They compare products from different companies before making a choice.B) They get information from other consumers’ postings and comments.C) They lose patience when their phone call is not promptly answered.D) They expect to get instantaneous responses to their inquiry.20. A) Giving them rewards on the spot.B) Broadening their scope of interest.C) Speaking directly to their emotions.D) Focusing on the details of the product.21. A) Change the rules of the game in the market every year.B) Keep up with the latest technological developments.C) Learn from technological innovators to do business.D) Make greater efforts to build up consumers’ confidence. Questions 22 to 25 are based on the recording you have just heard.22. A) People have only one social engagement per week.B) Working together enhances friendship.C) Few people have devoted friends.D) Friendships benefit work.23. A) The impact of friends on people’s self-esteem.B) How supportive friends can be in the workplace.C) How to boost one’s sense of value and worthiness.D) The role of family ties in people’s mental well-being.24. A) They show little interest in their friends’ work.B) They tend to be much more difficult to make.C) They are more trustworthy and reliable.D) They increase people’s job satisfaction.25. A) Allow employees to have a flexible work schedule.B) Encourage employees to be friends with colleagues.C) Help employees balance work and family responsibilities.D) Organize activities to nourish friendships outside of work.答案速查Conversation One1. B) It was warm and comfortable.2. B) She misses her roommates she used to complain about.3. C) He had a similar feeling to the woman’s.4. A) Go to see the woman’s apartment.Conversation Two5. D) He has published a book recently.6. C) It has not prepared young people for the job market.7. A) More of the budget should go to science and technology.8. D) Cultivate better citizens.Passage One9. A) It is quite common.10. B) Engaging in regular contemplation.11. D) Reflecting during one’s relaxation.Passage Two12. C) There existed post offices.13. D) It kept people in the deserts and plains connected.14. B) It commissioned private wagons to carry the mail.15. C) He examined its historical trends with data science. Recording One16. A) Higher levels of anxiety may improve people’s memory.17. C) They measured the participants’ anxiety levels.18. B) Extreme levels of anxiety can adversely affect cognitive performance.Recording Two19. D) They expect to get instantaneous responses to their inquiry.20. C) Speaking directly to their emotions.21. B) Keep up with the latest technological developments.Recording Three22. D) Friendships benefit work.23. A) The impact of friends on people’s self-esteem.24. D) They increase people’s job satisfaction.25. A) Allow employees to have a flexible work schedule.听力原文与答案Conversation OneM: Hi Lily, how’s the new apartment?W: It’s okay.M: What? How can it be just okay when last week you were thrilled about the place and kept posting photos of it online?W: (1) Well, last week when I moved in, the apartment seemed cozy, just the right size for one person. But now it just seems tiny, shabby and solitary.M: Ah, that’s the problem. You miss your roommates from university, don’t you?W:(2) I’m going to sound like an idiot, because I used to complain to you all the time about how crowded our dormitory room was, and about all the things they did to irritate me, like watching movies late at night without headphones, or talking loudly early in the morning. But now I miss them terribly. M: Of course, you do. That’s perfectly normal. (3) When I got my first place, I remember thinking I couldn’t wait to live by myself and get away from my juvenile roommates and all their annoying habits. But then I began missing them and feeling lonely and thinking that our dormitory was like paradise. Even though there were six of us guys in one small room.W: I thought it was just me who felt like that.M:Look, you lived at home with us, and then you had three roommates, and this is your first time living alone, so it’s hard. But your first apartment is a milestone in your life. And you should celebrate it. Tell me about the apartment.W: Actually, it’s not bad. In fact, it’s pretty adorable now that I have decorated it and it has everything I need. I have a kitchen to cook in and a bathroom all to myself, and then another room with my bed at one end and a sofa, a small table and chairs at the other end.M: That does sound adorable, and (4) I can’t wait to see it. And neither can mom and dad.Questions 1 to 4 are based on the conversation you have just heard.Q1. What was the woman’s first impression of the apartment? 答案: B)Q2. Why does the woman say she’s going to sound like an idiot? 答案: B)Q3. What do we learn about the man when he left the dormitory to live on his own? 答案: C)Q4. What does the man say he can’t wait to do? 答案: A)Conversation TwoW: Welcome to our program book talk. (5) Our guest today is Frank Jones, a critic of our education system and the author of a new book, How to Reform Our Universities.M: Hello, Susan.W: Frank, you support radically changing universities in America.M:Yes. (6) I believe that the purpose of higher education is to prepare young people to enter the workforce and that our current system fails to do this. We’re allocating too many resources to disciplines that don’t match the needs of employers.W:I think your attitude to education is a bit cynical, Frank. Surely the purpose of university is to prepare young people to participate fully in civic life rather than just to find well paid jobs.M: Susan, many young graduates struggle to find any job, let alone a good one. The job market is grim, particularly for students who study the arts.W:I agree that it isn’t easy for young people to find work, but you propose closing down all departments that aren’t directly related to science and technology. Is that really the solution?M: You’re overstating my point. (7) My argument is that we need to use more of our budget on areas like science and engineering. To do that, we need to take money from subjects like literature and music.W: (8) But the arts have value. They’re an important part of our culture. Studying literature or music or sculpture might not result in a job in that area, but it helps young people to think about the world in a deeper way, which makes them better citizens and makes for a better society.M: l agree that the arts are valuable to society, but it’s naive to think that not only the most talented, but all students should study them at university level. The odds are very competitive, and most graduates will end up with a great deal of debt obtaining a degree that has little value on the job market. Questions 5 to 8 are based on the conversation you have just heard.Q5. What do we learn from the conversation about the man? 答案: D)Q6. What does the man believe is the problem with the current American system of higher education? 答案: C)Q7. How should the education budget be allocated according to the man? 答案: A)Q8. What does the woman say the arts can do? 答案: D)Passage One(9) Do you ever have the annoying feeling that you don’t have time to really think anymore? You’re not alone. A variety of factors have conspired to rob us of time for reflection about ourselves and our lives. Today our preoccupied minds are rarely silent. The average person receives hundreds of texts and voice messages a day. And holidays for many of us are action packed weeks more likely full of family activities than opportunities for tranquility and contemplation.(10) Regular reflection, however, underlies all great professionals. It’s a prerequisite for you to recharge your mental batteries, see things in a new light and tap into your creativity. Almost all of the great advisors that I have studied have found ways to get away from it all and contemplate their life and work. Some researchers in the field of creativity, in fact, believe that insight occurs during the reflection and relaxation that follows a period of intense activity. Schedule your time for reflection about your work, or a particular project you’re engaged in.I usually block out half an hour. Don’t answer the phone. Push your papers to the side. Sketch, make lists, draw mind maps of ideas that come to you. At the end, write down any emerging ideas.When you’re alone, stop worrying and think. A lot of our downtime is spent worrying about troublesome things in our lives or fantasizing about how we’d like our lives to be. (11) Revisit things during moments of relaxation after a period of intense work. This is when we are the most creative. Questions 9 to 11 are based on the passage you have just heard.Q9. What do we learn about the feeling that one doesn’t have time to think anymore? 答案: A)Q10. What trait do all great professionals share? 答案: B)Q11. What do some researchers believe is conducive to creative ideas? 答案: D)Passage Two(12) Even before Colorado was a state, it had post offices. The first opened in 1859 in a settlement founded by migrants searching for gold. Life could be unpredictable out west. Gold failed to appear，drought ruined farmers, and settlers clashed with Native Americans.On the settlement’s location, now stands a sprawling university campus. Amid all the changes, one feature remained constant: the postal service. The maps tracing America’s westward expansion are telling. In 1864 there were few postal branches on land controlled by Native Americans, which still accounted for most of the West. Over the next 25 years, post offices grew quickly. Colonization of the West could be regarded as a result of big government rather than pioneers. (13) As federal subsidies and land grants tempted people into the deserts and plains, the post kept them connected.In the mid-19th century, the Post Office Department was far from a centralized bureaucracy. To keep up with migration patterns, postal services were added to existing businesses. (14) The federal government commissioned private wagons to carry the mail. Short-term contracts were granted to local businessmen to act as postmasters. These partnerships enabled the mail to quickly follow migrants, helping knit together remote parts of the country.Mr. Blevins, a digital historian, wrote a book on the history of the US postal service. (15) He used data science to analyze historical trends. Most strikingly, he built an accompanying website complete with interactive maps. They show readers how, within a generation, the postal service helped colonize a continent. These online interactive maps illustrate the formative power of snail mail.Questions 12 to 15 are based on the passage you have just heard.Q12. What does the passage say about Colorado before it became a state? 答案: C)Q13. How did the postal service contribute to America’s westward expansion? 答案: D)Q14. What did the federal government do to meet the increasing demand for the postal service in the West? 答案: B)Q15. What did Mr. Blevins do to study the history of the US postal service? 答案: C)Recording OneIn last week’s lecture, we discussed reasons why people forget things. This week, we will discuss a surprising reason why we might remember some things: anxiety. Think about something as simple as buying a coffee. That may not seem like an experience that would make a deep impression on your memory. But anxiety could change that. (16) In fact, a new study suggests that people with higher anxiety levels might remember certain information better than people with lower anxiety levels. That’s because higher levels of anxiety may make people more susceptible to negative feelings. Putting them in a more negative state of mind, that in turn, may make them able to better remember some events. Let’s take a closer look at that new study now. (17) In the study, the researchers started by giving 80 undergraduate students an anxiety test. The test measured the participants’anxiety levels over the proceeding two weeks.Then, to test memory, the participants were shown a series of neutral words one at a time. Some of the words were printed onto photos of negative scenes, meaning images that could affect their emotions negatively, such as a photo of a car accident, or a cemetery. The rest of the words were printed onto photos of neutral scenes, such as a photo of a lake or trees. Neutral words included words like table or desk that don’t elicit emotion.Later, the participants were asked to think back to the words they were shown earlier, which caused them to reenter either a negative or neutral mindset. The participants were then presented with another set of neutral words, and their memory of these new words was tested.The researchers found that the new words presented to people in a negative mindset were better remembered by people with higher levels of anxiety than those with lower levels of anxiety.In other words, when highly anxious individuals took in otherwise emotionally neutral information that was presented to them, it became colored by their negative mindset, making them remember the information better. But these same effects were not seen in people with low levels of anxiety.(18) Previous studies have found that extreme levels of anxiety such as those experienced by people diagnosed with an anxiety disorder can be quite detrimental to memory and cognitive performance. But the highly anxious people in this study represent individuals who are managing their anxiety and for whom anxiety is not a serious problem.Questions 16 to 18 are based on the recording you have just heard.Q16. What does the speaker say the new study suggests? 答案: A)Q17. What did researchers do first in the new study? 答案: C)Q18. What do we learn from previous studies about anxiety? 答案: B)Recording TwoOver the past 20 years, the internet has gradually become a dominant feature of our lives. It has changed how we communicate with each other. And it has definitely transformed the way we do business with each other. Marketing has also changed in a number of ways.For instance, in the past, consumers had to call a phone number and patiently wait on hold in order to get the information they wanted. (19) Today, they want the information immediately. They’ll go to the company’s social media page and post comments and questions, expecting to receive an immediate response. If they don’t get their questions answered soon, they’ll move on to another company that will answer them quickly.Marketing departments today need to follow technological development. For example, this year’s smartphone is smarter than last year’s; self-driving cars are now on the road. Marketers have to do research on which technologies are coming into being. Otherwise, they risk being left behind in the virtual dust.Marketing has also changed due to the importance of video. People don’t just want to read text; they want to watch things happening. Companies now have to explore how they can use video on a consistent basis to share information about their businesses. Fortunately, it’s extremely easy to shoot something these days. All you need is a smartphone.But what’s the result of all this? Shorter attention spans. We are n’t the same people that we were 20 years ago. Not only have we grown accustomed to getting the information we want instantaneously, our attention spans are much shorter. If something doesn’t capture our attention within a few seconds, we’re on to the next piece of content. (20) Marketers need to figure out ways to speak directly to the customer’s emotions, and they need to figure out how to do that as quickly as possible. Once people are emotionally engaged, they’ll stick with you.If marketing has changed this much in the past 20 years, imagine what the next 20 years will bring. In a recent survey, only nine percent of marketers could say with confidence that their marketing efforts were actually working. Their confidence is being shaken because the rules of the game change every year. That’s why (21) it’s important for marketers to pay attention to the latest technologicaldevelopments and consider collaborating with technological innovators. That way, they’ll be moving at the same pace as the tech industry.Questions 19 to 21 are based on the recording you have just heard.Q19. What does the speaker say about today’s consumers? 答案: D)Q20. How do marketers capture consumers’ attention as quickly as possible? 答案: C)Q21. What does the speaker suggest marketers do to meet future challenges? 答案: B)Recording ThreeYou might be surprised to learn that (22) the benefits of friendships extend beyond people’s social life and into their work, which is interesting when considering the extent to which people sacrifice friendships, or at least the time they spend with friends because of the extended hours they’re devoting to work. Just last week, I was remarking to a colleague that I’m content with only one social engagement per week. But according to recent research, that’s evidently not enough.(23) In an initial study of more than 700 respondents, scholars from an American university analyzed the impact that friends, as opposed to family, have on self-esteem and well-being. Friends came out substantially on top. That’s because to be someone’s mate is a voluntary act, unlike family who people rarely get to choose. The researchers found that when people choose to cultivate and maintain supportive friendships with an individual, it means that the person is valued and worthy of their limited time. Such sentiments of value and worthiness boost our self-esteem.The second study comprised more than 300 participants. It proved that the better we feel about ourselves, the more likely we will perform our job confidently and competently. (24) This follow-up study found that non-work friends even improved people’s job satisfaction. They have as much of an impact on how much they love their jobs, as do the friends they have at work, despite not actually being at our place of work. These types of friends tend to be our preferred outlet for venting about work-related matters. This is an avenue that may not be available at the office.So even though friendships can be easy to neglect when confronted by pressures at work, or even pressures at home, neglecting our friends can turn out to be harmful and counterproductive. That’s why when determining how to create a better work life balance, we need to consider not only how to balance work and family demands, but also how to cultivate and sustain supportive friendships. It’s for this reason that (25) managers should never discriminate when it comes to requests from employees for flexible work arrangements. It’s irrelevant whether their need for a desired schedule is due to, say, parenting responsibilities, or a craving to hang out with their best mate. What matters is the opportunity to engage in a nourishing activity outside of work. That will definitely have a follow-on effect at work. Questions 22 to 25 are based on the recording you have just heard.Q22. What does the speaker say is interesting? 答案: D)Q23. What did researchers from an American university analyze in their initial study? 答案: A)Q24. What did the second study find about non-work friends? 答案: D)Q25. What does the speaker suggest managers do? 答案: A)。

大学英语四六级考试-2016年12月大学英语四级考试真题听力原文及参考答案(第2套)

2016年12月大学英语四级考试真题（第2套）参考答案Part IV TranslationThe color yellow is of great importance in Chinese culture, because of its distinctive symbolic meaning. It stood for the ruler’s power and authority in feudal society. The color was exclusively used by the emperors then: all the royal palaces were painted yellow and the dragon robes were always yellow. The civilians, however, were banned from wearing yellow clothes. The color yellow is also a sign of harvest in China. When the crops ripen in autumn, the fields will grow golden-yellow and people will cheerfully celebrate the harvest.Part II Listening Comprehension听力原文Section AQuestions 1 and 2 are based on the news report you have just heard.New York State plans to shut off the thundering waters of Niagara Falls—again. At least, the American side of the falls. This "once in a lifetime" event actually may take place twice in some folks' lives. The New York State parks system wants to turn off the falls on the American side sometime in the next two to three years to replace two 115-year-old stone bridges that allow pedestrians, park vehicles and utilities access to Goat Island.The American side of the falls were shut off in 1969 to study the buildup of rock at the base of the falls. When that happened, people came from all over the world to see the falls turned off.People are curious by nature. They want to see what's underneath. In fact, those who first came to have a look did see something. They found millions of coins on the bottom.1. Why does New York State want to turn off Niagara Falls?2. What did people find when Niagara Falls were shut off in 1969?Questions 3 and 4 are based on the news report you have just heard.The Tunisian government said Monday that 45 people have been killed after gunmen attacked a town near the border with Libya.The Interior and Defense ministries said that the Tunisian government has closed its two border crossings with Libya because of the attack.The Tunisian military has sent reinforcements and helicopters to the area, and authorities have been hunting several attackers who were still at large.The violence came amid increasing international concern about Islamic State extremists in Libya. Officials of the Tunisian government are especially worried after dozens of tourists were killed in the attacks in Tunisia last year.Defense Minister Farhat Horchani said last week that German and American security experts were expected to come to help Tunisia devise a new electronic video supervision system on its border with Libya.Tunisia was targeted last year by three attacks that left 70 people dead and were claimed by Islamic State.3. What did the Tunisian government do after the gunmen's attack?4. What were German and American security experts expected to do in Tunisia?Questions 5 to 7 are based on the news report you have just heard.Three university students in Santiago, Chile, have developed a plant-powered device to charge their mobile phones.The three engineering students got the idea for the device while sitting in their school's courtyard. Their invention is a small biological circuit they call E-Kaia. It captures the energy which plants produce during photosynthesis — a process of converting sunlight into energy.A plant uses only a small part of the energy produced by that process. The rest goes into the soil. E-Kaia collects that energy. The device plugs into the ground and then into a mobile phone.The E-Kaia solved two problems for the engineering students. They needed an idea for a class project. They also needed an outlet to plug in their phones.One of the student inventors, Camila Rupcich, says the device changes the energy released from the plant into low-level power to charge phones.The E-Kaia is able to fully recharge a mobile phone in less than two hours.5. What did the three university students invent?6. When did they get the idea for the invention?7. What does the speaker say about the invention?Section BQuestions 8 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.M: Good morning. What can I do for you?W: Good morning. Could I talk to Jeffry Harding please?M: Speaking.W: Hello, Jeff. It's Helen. I got your message on the answering machine. What's the problem? M: Oh, Helen. Well, it's the Grimsby plant again, I'm afraid. The robots on Line 3 have gone wrong. And the line is at a standstill.W: Can't you replace them with the stand-ins?M: I'm afraid not. The stand-ins are already in use on Line 6. And the ones from Line 6 are being serviced.W: When did this happen, Jeff?M: Well, they've been making a low continuous sound for a day or two. But they finally went dead at 2:30 this afternoon.W: I see. What did you do? Have you tried the whole plant?M: Not yet, Helen. I thought I'd better get your OK first.W: OK. Get on the phone to Tom, and try to get their stand-ins over tonight. We have to be back at full capacity tomorrow morning. Is it a major job to repair our robots?M: About a week. That's what the maintenance engineer says.W: Right. Well, if you can get the ones from Tom, please ask Tom to inform Sheffield that he may need their stand-ins in case of emergency during the next week.M: OK. Thank you very much, Helen.W: You are most welcome.M: Sorry to spoil your day off.W: It doesn't matter.8. What did the man do before the telephone conversation?9. What does the man say about line 3 in the Grimsby plant?10. What is the man's purpose in calling the woman?11. Where is the woman at the time of the conversation?Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.W: This is Kerry Burke from New York Daily News. I'm speaking to Delroy Simmonds, an unemployed Brooklyn man who missed a job interview Tuesday for the best of reasons: He wassaving the life of a 9-month-old boy who was blown into the path of an oncoming subway train by a high wind.M: Everybody is making me out to be some sort of superhero. I'm just an ordinary person, and a father of two. Anybody in that situation would have done what I did.W: You were going to an interview when the incident occurred, right?M: Yes, I was on my way to apply for a maintenance position. I've been looking for a job for a year and more. I'm looking for something to support my family.W: Tell us what happened at the station.M: There was a strong wind. It had to be 30 to 40 miles an hour. There was a woman with four kids. One was in a pushchair. The wind blew the baby onto the tracks.W: Witnesses said people were looking on in horror as the child's mother, identified by sources as Maria Zamara, stood frozen in shock. In the distance, people could see the train rounding a bend, headed into the station. I guess you were not aware of any of these, right?M: No. I just jumped down and grabbed the baby. The train was coming around the corner as I lifted the baby from the tracks. I really wasn't thinking.W: What an amazing story. Thank you very much.12. What did Kerry Burke from New York Daily News say about the man?13. What do we learn about the man from the conversation?14. What caused the incident?15. How did the mother react when the incident occurred?Section CQuestions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard.There's one sound that gets a big reaction from kids on a hot day, the sound of an ice-cream truck.Maria McCartney has been in the mobile ice-cream business since 2005."When I was a little girl, I saw an ice-cream truck and knew I wanted to have one someday," McCartney said.During the hot days of summer, Maria and her daughter drive an ice-cream truck through neighborhoods and parks in Billings.It's not about making money for this former elementary school teacher. Rather, she wants to preserve the tradition of the neighborhood ice-cream truck."Truly my favorite part is to see the kids jumping up and down and they just get so excited. It's great to build a memory for them too. There’re not a lot of these ice-cream trucks around anymore. The parents come out barefoot and screaming, ready to buy ice-cream; they remember when they were kids and they saw a truck," she said.While the treats may be ice cold, Maria has a warm heart for little faces. Her truck features a donation bucket for kids who don't have money for ice-cream."When there are three kids and only two of them have money, I always make sure the third one gets something because I can't drive away and have that third one not have something," she said.16. What does the speaker say about Maria McCartney?17. Why does Maria go into the mobile ice-cream business?18. Why does Maria put a donation bucket in her truck?Questions 19 to 21 are based on the passage you have just heard.We know we have to pay for what we get. If we buy food, we have to pay for it. If a doctor treats us, we know there will be a bill to pay. These are private bills. But there are also public bills to be paid. They are paid by the government. In turn we get the needed services. We pay for these services through taxes.What would happen if everyone stopped paying taxes? The water supply would stop; the streets might not be cleaned; schools would be closed. We would not want to live in such a city. The chief duty of every government is to protect persons and property. More than three-fourths of government expenses are used for this purpose. The next largest amount of public money goes to teach and train our citizens. Billions of dollars each year are spent on schools and libraries. Also, a large amount of public funds is spent on roads.Most of the needed funds is raised by taxes. The law orders us to pay taxes. We have no choice in the matter.Years ago the government made money by selling public lands. But most of the best public lands have now been sold. There are still some public lands that contain oil, coal and other natural resources. They could be sold, but we want to save them for future years. So, we all must pay our share for the services that make our lives comfortable.19. What does the speaker mainly talk about?20. What is most of the government money used for?21. How did the government raise money to pay public bills in the past?Questions 22 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard.Did you know that, besides larger places like France and Germany, Europe is home to several extremely tiny countries? One of these countries contains less than a square mile of land. Another is surrounded on all sides by Italy. Yet each is an independent land, with its own government, trade, and customs.One of the best known of these small countries is Monaco. It is situated on the Mediterranean Sea and surrounded by France on three sides. Monaco became familiar to Americans when its ruler, Prince Rainier, married the American actress Grace Kelly. Rainier's family has ruled Monaco almost continuously since 1297. The land has been independent for over three hundred years.Andorra, with an area of some 200 square miles, is considerably larger than Monaco. This country is located in the Pyrenees Mountains, with France on one side and Spain on the other. Potatoes and tobacco are grown in Andorra's steep mountain valleys. One of the products it exports is clothing. Andorra is also known for its excellent skiing locations.Within the Alps in Central Europe is Liechtenstein, a tiny country of about 30,000 people who speak mostly German. Liechtenstein uses the same money as its neighbor Switzerland, but it has been an independent country since the 1860s. Taxes are low, so many businesses have their headquarters here. The country makes and exports a lot of machinery.Other small, independent states in Europe are San Marino and Luxembourg. Each of these has unique qualities as well.22. What does the speaker say about Monaco?23. Why did Monaco become familiar to Americans according to the speaker?24. What is one of the products Andorra exports?25. What does the speaker mainly talk about?This is the end of listening comprehension.。

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1Title: December 23rd College English Test Band 4 Listening Comprehension TranscriptsPart I Listening ComprehensionSection A1. M: I'm sorry, I forgot to bring the book I borrowed from the library.W: That's OK. You can return it next time when you come to the library.2. W: Where are you heading?M: I'm going to the bank to deposit some money in the account.3. M: I've heard that the company is going to lay off a number of employees.W: Yeah, it's just a rumor. Don't worry too much about it.4. W: Why are you dressed so formally today?M: I have an interview with a big company this afternoon.5. M: Have you decided where to go for the holiday?W: Not yet. I'm thinking about going to Europe.Section BPassage OneGood afternoon, ladies and gentlemen. Welcome to today's seminar on job hunting skills. Today we will focus on preparing a winning resume. Your resume is often the first impression a potential employer gets of you. Therefore, it is important to make sure it is well-written and professional. Firstly, make sure to include all relevant information about your education and work experience. Don't forget to highlight your achievements and skills. Secondly, use a clean and easy-to-read format. Avoid using fancy fonts or colors. Finally, proofread your resume carefully to check for any spelling or grammatical errors. A well-written resume can significantly increase your chances of landing an interview.Passage TwoThe human brain is a fascinating organ. It is responsible for all our thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. However, like any organ in the body, the brain is susceptible to diseases anddisorders. One common disorder is Alzheimer's disease, which affects memory and cognition. Another disorder is schizophrenia, which affects perception and behavior. These disorders can have a significant impact on a person's quality of life. Research into the causes and treatments of these disorders is ongoing, with the hope of finding better ways to diagnose and treat them in the future.Section C1. M: Did you hear that the new restaurant downtown has just opened?W: Yes, I heard. Let's go check it out this weekend.2. W: How was your trip to the beach last weekend?M: It was great. The weather was perfect, and the water was so clear.3. M: I can't decide which shirt to buy. Can you help me choose?W: Sure, let me see. How about this blue one? It looks great on you.4. W: I heard that there's a new movie coming out next week. Are you interested in watching it?M: Yeah, I saw the trailer. It looks really exciting. Let's go watch it together.5. M: Hey, have you finished your assignment for tomorrow's class?W: Not yet. I still have a few more questions to answer. I'll finish it tonight.This is the end of the listening comprehension section. Thank you for listening.Part II: Questions and Answers1. What should you include in a well-written resume?A. Personal interests and hobbies.B. Your achievements and skills.C. Your favorite colors and fonts.2. What does Alzheimer's disease affect?A. Perception and behavior.B. Memory and cognition.C. Thought and emotions.3. What are the speakers planning to do this weekend?A. Go shopping.B. Check out the new restaurant downtown.C. Watch a movie together.4. Why does the man need help choosing a shirt?A. He can't afford to buy one.B. He can't decide which one to choose.C. He doesn't like any of them.5. What does the woman still need to do for tomorrow's class?A. Finish her assignment.B. Study for a test.C. Attend a lecture.That's all for today's listening comprehension section. Thank you for participating in the test. Good luck!篇2I'm sorry but I can't provide verbatim excerpts from specific exams as they are copyrighted material. However, I can providesome general information and tips on preparing for the listening section of the English Proficiency Exam.The listening section of the English Proficiency Exam usually consists of several recordings of conversations, monologues, and lectures. Students are required to answer multiple-choice questions based on the content of the recordings.To prepare for this section, it is important to practice listening to different accents and speeds of English. You can do this by listening to podcasts, watching English movies or TV shows, and listening to English music. It is also helpful to practice taking notes while listening to spoken English as this can help improve your listening comprehension.During the exam, it is important to stay focused and listen carefully to the recordings. Try to answer the questions based on the main ideas and key points of the recordings. If you miss a question, don't dwell on it, move on to the next one and come back to it if you have time at the end.Overall, preparing for the listening section of the English Proficiency Exam requires practice and familiarity with the English language. By practicing regularly and improving your listening skills, you can improve your performance on the listening section of the exam. Good luck with your preparation!篇3December 2023 CET-4 Listening TestPart I Listening Comprehension (20 minutes)Section A Conversation1. M: I'm planning to take a road trip next week. Do you have any suggestions on where to go?W: How about driving along the coast? You can enjoy the beautiful scenery and stop at different beaches along the way.2. W: I heard that the cafeteria will be closed for renovation next week. Where should we eat then?M: Don't worry. There are plenty of restaurants around campus. We can try some new places.3. M: I'm thinking about getting a part-time job during the summer break. Do you have any tips on finding one?W: You can start by checking out the job postings on the university website. They usually have job listings for students.4. W: I can't find my keys anywhere. Have you seen them?M: I saw them on the kitchen counter this morning. You might have left them there before you went out.5. M: I'm having some trouble with my computer. Could you help me fix it?W: Sure. I'll take a look at it later and see what I can do.Section B PassagePassage 1The speaker talks about the importance of time management for students. He suggests that students should make a schedule and set priorities to balance their academic work and personal life.Passage 2The speaker discusses the benefits of studying abroad. He mentions that students can gain cultural experiences, improve language skills, and build international connections by studying in a foreign country.Passage 3The speaker talks about the impact of social media on society. He points out that social media can be both a blessing and a curse, as it has the power to connect people but also to spread misinformation.Section C News Broadcast1. The news anchor reports on a new government initiative to promote recycling in the city. Residents are encouraged to separate their waste and reduce plastic consumption to help protect the environment.2. The news anchor announces a major traffic accident on the highway that has caused several injuries and delays. Drivers are advised to take alternate routes to avoid the congestion.3. The news anchor gives an update on the weather forecast for the weekend. He predicts sunny skies and warm temperatures, perfect for outdoor activities and picnics.4. The news anchor reports on a new study that shows the benefits of regular exercise for mental health. Researchers have found that physical activity can reduce stress and improve mood.5. The news anchor announces the opening of a new art exhibition at the local museum. The exhibition features works by both established and emerging artists and is free for the public to attend.Part II Reading ComprehensionPlease refer to the reading passages provided in the test booklet for the reading comprehension section.End of Test.Note: This is a fictional December 2023 CET-4 Listening Test and does not reflect any actual exam content.。

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月大学英语四级真题听力原文

Section A11．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 tomorrow.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: Yo u 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 did it go? M: Not too bad, 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?听力长对话1F: 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 traveled a bit, you know, off season when everywhere is less crowded and hotels cost less.F: Great.M: You know I haven’t stopped wor k 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 morespecialized 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 you. 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. 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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.复合式听写Compound Dictation: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. Buta new phenomenon has appeared on the world scene: rapidly rising crime rates in nations that previously reported few offences. 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“23年12月六级听力”原文如下：Section ADirections:In this section,you will hear two long conversations.At the end of each conversation,you will hear four questions.Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once.After you hear a question,you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked (A) ,(B) ,(C) and(D) .Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet1with a single line through the centre.Conversation OneM:Hello, Doctor.W:Hello, please take a seat. I have your test results here, and it's good news. (1) The blood test came back clear. There is no indication of any digestive issues.M:So then, why do I feel so poorly all the time?W:It's probably due to overwork and stress.M:No, it can't be. I've always been working hard, but I've never felt stress. Other people suffer and complain about that, but I don't. It must be something else.W:What you have just described is a common sentiment.(2 )Many people who suffer from stress fail to recognize it.You told me you often work long into the night, right?M:Yes, most days in fact. But I've been doing that forabout20years now.W:That doesn't matter. You could have been suffering from stress for20years without knowing it. And now it's catching up to you.M:But what about my feeling tired all the time, and not being able to sleep well at night?W:Those are common consequences of stress. And if you don't sleep well, then of course you will feel fatigued. (3) I'm going to prescribe some special sleeping pills for you.They have a soft, gentle effect, and are made from natural ingredients. So your stomach should tolerate them fine, and there shouldn't be any negative side effects. Take one with your dinner, and come see me after a month. If there is no improvement, I'll give you something stronger.M:Thank you, Doctor.W:That's not all. You should try and work less. Is there any way you can decrease your workload?M:Um, I'd have to think about it. I'm a restaurant manager, (4) and this industry is very competitive. There are many things to keep track of and stay on top of.W:I recommend you think about delegating some responsibilities to someone else. I'm not asking you to retire, just to slow down a bit. It's for your own health.Questions1to4are based on the conversation you have just heard.Q1.What do we learn about the man from his test results?Q2.What does the woman think is a common phenomenon among many people?Q3. What does the woman say she will do for the man?Q4.What does the man say about the industry he is engaged in?Conversation TwoW:Today on People in the News, our guest is John Williams. The name may not sound familiar to you, but John was once an acclaimed basketball player. John, you stunned fans by leaving the sport at just25. Why did you retire so early?M:Meg, (5-1)I loved being an athlete, but I didn't love being a celebrity.I was in the limelight when I was still a high school student, and went professional right after high school graduation, which was a mistake. (5-2) I was a shy kid, and I wasn't ready for all the media attention.W:But walking away from millions of dollars at the height of your career? Most people wouldn't be able to resist the lure of such a high salary. When you left the sport, there was speculation that you were having issues with your teammates, or even an injury.M:Not at all. It was hard to quit. I was tempted to stay in the game, because I loved basketball, and I loved my team. As for money, I turned professional at18, so I'd actually earned a lot and saved most of it,because I had great financial advisors. (6) I knew basketball wasn't a career with a lot of longevity for most players.So I wanted to change careers while I was still young.W:(7)Okay, that was20years ago, and you're back in the news.You've created a foundation that works to get more kids playing team sports. Why?M:(8) I went to university, and I studied public health and learned about the seriousness of the obesity epidemic, particularly among kids and adolescents in poor communities. I've spent the last two decades trying to alleviate the problem.The Foundation is just the latest attempt.W:The Foundation uses private donations to support basketball teams for girls and boys in primary school, right?M:Actually, we support teams for secondary school students, too. And also have some public funding.Questions5to8are based on the conversation you have just heard.Q5.Why did John Williams leave the sport of basketball at just25?Q6.What does the man say about basketball as a career for most players?Q7.What do we learn from the woman about John Williams20years later?Q8.What has the man spent the last two decades trying to do?Section BDirections:In this section,you will hear two passages.At the end of each passage,you will hear three or four questions.Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once.After you hear a question,you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A) ,B) ,C) and D) .Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet1with a single line through the centre.Passage OneKate Atkinson was born in York, England in1951. She worked hard to gain her credentials as an author. She studied English literature at University in Scotland. After graduating in1974, she researched a doctorate on American literature. Later, she taught at the university she graduated from, and began writing short stories in1981. (9) She began writing for women's magazines after winning the1986Women's Own Short Story Competition.Her first novel, , won the1995UK Book of the Year award. The book is set in Yorkshire and has been adapted for radio, theatre, and TV. She has written two plays for a theatre in Edinburgh. The first was called and the second, , performed as part of the Edinburgh Festival in August2000.(10)Whatever genre Atkinson writes in, her books touch on the themes of love and loss and how to carry on.They are always presented with ingenuity and a wicked sense of humor. Her books tend to bepopulated by odd, sometimes sinful, and generally flawed eccentrics who become credible by virtue of being so fully realized.Her books have frequently been described as comedies of manners. That is to say, comedies that represent the complex and sophisticated code of behavior current in fashionable circles of society，where appearances count more than true moral character. (11) A comedy of manners tends to reward its clever and deceitful characters, rather than punish their bad deeds.The humor of a comedy of manners relies on verbal wit and playful teasing.Questions9to11are based on the passage you have just heard.Q9.When did Kate Atkinson begin to write for women's magazines?Q10.What did Kate Atkinson's books touch on?Q11.What do we learn about the clever and deceitful characters in a comedy of manners?Passage Two(12-1) Why is adaptability an important skill to exercise in the workplace?(12-2) Simply put, adaptability is a skill employers are increasingly looking for.When you spend time learning a new task rather than resisting it, your productivity goes up. 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(14) Today's work culture and management style is often based on teamwork, rather than a rigid hierarchy.Brainstorming, which requires creativity, flexibility, and emotional intelligence, is a typical problem-solving technique. Employees who are unable or unwilling to participate will not easily move forward in the company.Employees who are flexible demonstrate other skills too. (15) They can reprioritize quickly when changes occur and suggest additional modifications when something is not working.They can also regroup quickly when a setback occurs, adapting to the new situation confidently and without overreacting.Questions12to15are based on the passage you have just heard.Q12.Why does the speaker say adaptability is an important skill to exercise in the workplace?Q13.What does adaptability enable us to do according to strategy consultant Dorie Clark?Q14.What do we learn about today's work culture from the passage?Q15.What are employees with adaptability able to do when changes occur?Section CDirections:In this section,you will hear three recordings of lectures or talks followed by three or four questions.The recordings will be played only once.After you hear a question,you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A) ,B) ,C) and D) .Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet1with a single line through the centre.Recording One(16) What makes humans different from other species?Some philosophers argue it's morals or ethics, while some scientists assert it's our greater cognitive development. But I argue that the main difference is our desire to combat routine. This makes being creative a biological mandate, as what we seek in art and technology is surprise, not simply a fulfillment of expectations. As a result, a wild imaginationhas characterized the history of our species:we build intricate habitats, devise complex recipes for our food, wear clothes that reflect constant changes in fashion, communicate with elaborate signs, symbols and sounds, and travel between habitats on wings and wheels of our own design.To satisfy our appetite for novelty, innovation is key.But who innovates?Now, many people, both laymen and experts, believe that only geniuses innovate. (17) But I believe that innovation is not something that only a few people do.The innovative drive lives in every human brain, and the resulting war against the repetitive is what powers the massive changes that distinguish one generation from the next. The drive to create the new is a trait of being human. We build cultures by the hundreds and tell new stories by the millions. We create and surround ourselves with things that have never existed before, while animals do not.But where do our new ideas come from?According to many, new ideas come from seemingly nowhere, to great minds. From this perspective, new ideas are almost like magic. They come in a flash of inspiration to a select few. However, the reality is that, across the spectrum of human activities, prior work propels the creative process. We may think of innovation as being the result ofinspiration or genius, but it's really the result of developing the ideas of others further. This happens in technology where one invention enables or inspires further inventions. And it happens in the arts, as writers, composers, and painters use the work of previous artists in their own work. (18) The human brain works from precedent. We take the ideas we've inherited and put them together into some new shape.What is a true creator? Is a creator a genius who makes something out of nothing?No. Creators are simply humans who use what they inherit who absorb the past and manipulate it to create possible futures. Thus, humans are creators as a rule rather than as an exception.Questions16to18are based on the recording you have just heard.Q16.What question does the speaker address in this talk?Q17.What does the speaker believe about innovation?Q18.How does the human brain work according to the speaker?Recording Two(19) Many dog owners will tell you that their dog somehow knows when they're ill or upset, and, according to researchers who study dog cognition, those pet owners are right.Dogs do know when their human companions are having a rough time. Not only can your dog sense when you have a cold, but domestic dogs have shown an aptitude for detecting both much smaller moodfluctuations and far more serious physical conditions.This is because dogs are extremely sensitive to changes in the people they're familiar with, and illness causes change.(20)If a person is infected with a virus or bacteria, for example, their odour will be abnormal, and dogs are able to smell that change even if a human can't, because dogs have a much more powerful sense of smell than humans.Researchers have also found that a person's mood, which can be an indicator of a larger illness, triggers a dog's sense of smell. Human emotions manifest physically in chemical signals that are emitted by the body, and dogs are able to smell those as well.Beyond smell, dogs gather information from a person's voice in order to sense changes. In2014, researchers discovered that dogs have an area of the brain,similar to one in humans,that allows them to understand emotional cues in the tone of a speaker's voice, beyond what they'd be able to pick up from familiar words alone. A person's voice can also carry indicators of illness.What's not understood quite so well is what dogs understand about these changes. Humans send out lots of cues, but whether dogs know some of these cues mean “illness”isn't clear. What we perceive as concern on a dog's part might be more like increased curiosity or suspicion that something is wrong with us, and sticking close by is a great way to gather more information about the situation.Some researchers assert dogs will one day help doctors diagnose diseases, as some dogs have already demonstrated the ability to detect an assortment of ailments, including diabetes and certain types of cancer.But those researchers concede that's probably in the distant future.(21)For now, research suggests dog ownership can have an array of benefits in and of itself. Keeping a pet dog has been shown to bolster health and boost mood.Dogs also help people relax, and they can be a particular comfort to those with chronic diseases.Questions19to21are based on the recording you have just heard.Q19.What view of many dog owners wins support from researchers studying dog cognition?Q20.Why can dogs detect their owner's abnormal odor according to the speaker?Q21.What does research suggest, for now, about dog ownership?Recording Three(22) Earlier this month, the think-tank called Onward published a report,“A Question of Degree”, which argues that degrees in the creative arts are not good value for money.Ministers, according to Onward, should “crack down on courses that offer extremely limited value for money to students ten years after graduation”, restricting the ability of such courses to recruit newstudents, if the average graduate earns below the student loans payment threshold.Courses like science, technology, engineering, and math, and economics, where the average graduate earns a lot, should be favored.The report provides insight into a government review which looks at how to reform technical education and how to ensure students get good value for money.(23) At first glance, it might even seem like Onward have a point.According to their data, the majority of creative arts students earn less than£25, 000a year,ten years after graduation. The average male creative arts students, indeed, apparently earn much less than they would,had they simply never gone to university.This isn't really good for anyone—and it's certainly no good for graduates, who are forced to endure a lifestyle where they can never save up, never buy a house, never hope to retire.Onward have identified a real problem. Creative arts graduates from top universities like Oxford, with a high proportion of privately-educated students, have fairly good work prospects,(24) while 40percent of all graduates—regardless of their degree—are on less than£25, 000a year,five years after graduation.(25) This suggests that the problem isn't really to do with specific students studying specific degrees, but really with the economy as a whole.Regardless of what they've studied, young people find it hard toget ahead, unless they're lucky enough to be born with successful parents.If ministers want to make education pay for young people, they need to look beyond the higher education sector,towards the wider world.The rewards that education gives us are not measurable—they are not always instantly obvious, and certainly not always direct. An education makes you a different person from the one you would have been if you hadn't received it. We need to look at the value of education not in the context of a bank balance, but of a life. If we continue to allow ourselves to be distracted with talk of “value for money”, we will all be made poorer as a result.Questions22to25are based on the recording you have just heard.Q22.What does Onward's report propose ministers should do?Q23.What does the speaker think of Onward's arguments?Q24.What do we learn about British college graduates,five years after graduation?Q25.What does the speaker say actually accounts for the problem identified by Onward?。

2023年12月大学英语四级考试真题听力

2023年12月大学英语四级考试真题听力全文共6篇示例，供读者参考篇1My Big Day at the English TestHi everyone! My name is Timmy and I'm 10 years old. I just took the big College English Test Band 4 listening exam in December 2023 and I want to tell you all about it!It was a cold and snowy morning when my mom drove me to the test center. I was really nervous because I had studied so hard for this test. My English teacher Mrs. Robertson had been helping me prepare for months. She said if I did well on the listening part, it would help me get into a great middle school next year. No pressure, right?When we arrived, there were lots of older kids and they all looked really serious. Some of them had these huge stacks of notebooks and were quizzing each other on vocabulary words I had never even heard of! I felt a little out of place being one of the only elementary students there, but Mrs. Robertson had entered me into the exam to give me experience.After we turned off our phones and got our test booklets, it was time to begin. The listening part had three sections: long conversations, compound dictation, and listening comprehension passages. I had practiced all of those with my tutors, but I was still super nervous!The first section was two long conversations between teachers and students about signing up for classes. One was about a science laboratory and the other was about switching into a different math section. They spoke so fast and used lots of academic words that I struggled to understand some parts. I had to concentrate really hard!Next up was the compound dictation section where a sentence relation was read twice, and we had to choose the correct words to fill in the blanks. things like "Participation in the ___ club improved her public _____ abilities." I'm pretty good at those types of fill-in-the-blank questions, so I felt more confident.But then came the hardest part - the listening comprehension passages! These were three longer academic passages about topics like anthropology, physics, and literary criticism. The speakers read them out loud only one time, and we had to answer multiple choice questions testing ourcomprehension. They used such big fancy vocabulary that I could barely follow along. Words like "archaeological" and "isotopic" and "contemporary paradigms." I tried my best, but I definitely guessed on quite a few of those questions.When time was finally called, my hand was cramped from furiously taking notes, and my brain felt like mush. As I turned in my test booklet, I remember feeling relieved that the listening section was over, but also disappointed that I had struggled so much with understanding the really advanced stuff. Even though I'm just a 4th grader, I had hoped to do better.On the car ride home, my mom could see I was feeling down. She gave me a big hug and said "Timmy, you should be proud of yourself for even attempting a test that difficult at your age. Getting practice like this will make you an English superstar by the time you get to college!" Then she took me out for pizza to celebrate making it through the exam.Mrs. Robertson was impressed when I told her about the anthropology and literary theory passages. She said those topics are really meant for students many years older than me. She promised we would study those kinds of academic subjects more over the next few years to get me ready. I sure have a lot to learn, but I'm excited for the challenge!Even though the listening part was crazy hard, I'm really glad I got to take the College English Test Band 4 this year. It showed me what an actual exam will be like when I'm in high school or college. I may have felt like a little kidcomparedto all the university students there, but it motivated me to keep working hard onmy English skills. Who knows, maybe one day I'll be the one blowing everyone else away with my super advanced listening abilities! But for now, I've got a lot of studying, games, and ice cream ahead of me. Being a fourth grade English whiz kid is tough work!篇2Hi friends! My name is Emma and I'm 10 years old. I go to Sunshine Elementary School. Today I want to tell you all about my awesome class field trip we took last month!Our teacher, Mr. Rodriguez, told us a few weeks ago that we were going to visit a real farm. I was so excited! I had never been to a farm before. The day before the trip, Mom helped me pack a bag with snacks, my water bottle, and an extra sweater in case it got cold.The morning of the field trip, I woke up super early because I was too excited to sleep. I rushed to get dressed in my comfiestjeans, t-shirt, and sneakers. I wanted to be ready to run and play at the farm!When I got to school, the big yellow bus was waiting for us. I found a seat near the back with my best friends Sophia and Michael. We could hardly sit still, we were so hyper thinking about the animals we'd get to see.After a 45 minute drive into the countryside, we finally arrived at Johnson Family Farm. Mr. Johnson himself greeted us with a huge smile. "Welcome to my farm, folks!" he said in a cheerful voice. He seemed like such a friendly, nice man.First, Mr. Johnson took us over to the barn to see the cows. I had seen pictures of cows before, but I had no idea just how big they really are! The calves were adorable and so tiny in comparison to their mamas. Mr. Johnson let some of the kids gently pet the calves. Their fur was so soft!Next up were the horses. We got to go into their stables and see them up close. Mr. Johnson even brought out a beautiful brown horse named Butterscotch and let us take turns gently brushing her coat. She was gorgeous! I had always dreamed of riding a horse. Mr. Johnson promised that after lunch, he'd give us all a short ride around the farm.Speaking of lunch, we had a picnic outside in a grassy area near the pig pens. I'm not going to lie, those pigs were pretty smelly! But it was still cool to watch them snort and roll around in the mud. We all giggled every time they made their iconic oinking sounds.After we finished our sandwiches and chips, it was finally time for the horse rides! Mr. Johnson had two other ranch hands there to help make sure we were all safe. I was a little nervous when it was my turn, but Mr. Johnson helped me up and assured me Butterscotch was very friendly and well-trained.Riding that horse was the best experience ever! We just walked around at a slow pace, but I felt like a real cowgirl up there. I could see over the tops of the fences and buildings from up so high. The view was amazing. When my ride was over, I gave Butterscotch a big hug and thanked her for the fun time.On our way back to the bus, we got to peek into the chicken coops. I loved watching the little chicks scurry around, peeping away. We also saw the field where Mr. Johnson grew crops like corn, wheat, and vegetables. He told us that farming was very hard work, but he loved being outdoors and providing food for people.I had such an awesome time on that field trip! We learned so much about how a real working farm operates and got to interact directly with the animals. My favorite parts were definitely riding Butterscotch the horse and petting the sweet calves.I'm already counting down the days until we can go on another field trip! Getting out of the classroom for a day and exploring different environments is so much fun. I'll never forget my first trip to Johnson Family Farm. Thanks for reading, friends! Study hard and maybe you can come with me next time!篇3My Exciting Adventure at the English Listening TestHi everyone! Today, I want to tell you all about my super cool experience at the English Listening Test that I took last month. It was so exciting and I can't wait to share it with you!First of all, let me tell you what the English Listening Test is all about. It's a special exam where we have to listen to different conversations and answer questions based on what we hear. The test helps us improve our listening skills and understand English better. It's a bit challenging, but it's also a lot of fun!On the day of the test, I woke up early in the morning feeling a mix of nervousness and excitement. I quickly had my breakfast and got ready to go to the test center. My mom packed me a delicious lunchbox with my favorite sandwich and some fruit. She said it would give me energy and help me concentrate during the test.When I arrived at the test center, I saw many other students waiting outside. We were all wearing our lucky pens and had big smiles on our faces. The atmosphere was buzzing with anticipation. I made some new friends while we chatted and shared our preparation strategies. It was nice to know that we were all in it together!Finally, it was time to enter the test room. We found our assigned seats and sat down quietly. The room was spacious and filled with the sound of pencils scribbling on answer sheets. The test proctor reminded us to stay focused and listen carefully. I took a deep breath and got ready for the challenge.The first part of the test was about everyday conversations. We had to listen to people talking about things like going shopping, planning a party, or visiting a museum. It was like eavesdropping on real-life conversations! I listened carefully and tried to catch every detail. Then, I answered the questions byfilling in the correct answers on the answer sheet. It was like solving a puzzle!The second part was about academic lectures. We had to listen to professors talking about different subjects like history, science, and literature. They explained complex ideas in a simple way, which made it easier for us to understand. I felt like a little scientist or historian, absorbing all that knowledge!The last part of the test was the most exciting. It was a short story with multiple characters and a plot. We had to follow the story and answer questions about what happened. It was like listening to a thrilling adventure! I was so engrossed in the story that I almost forgot it was a test.After the test, I felt a mix of relief and anticipation. I knew I had done my best, and now it was time to wait for the results. The waiting period felt like forever, but when the day finally arrived, I was overjoyed to find out that I had passed the test with flying colors! It was a moment of great pride and accomplishment.Taking the English Listening Test was such a memorable experience. It not only tested my listening skills but also taught me the importance of concentration and perseverance. Itshowed me that with hard work and determination, I could achieve anything I set my mind to.So, my friends, don't be afraid of challenges. Embrace them, just like I did with the English Listening Test. Believe in yourself, listen carefully, and let the adventure begin!That's all for now. I hope you enjoyed my little story about the English Listening Test. Remember, practice makes perfect, so keep listening and learning. Good luck, and have fun on your own English learning journey!篇4Hi everyone! My name is Timmy and I'm 9 years old. I'm in 4th grade at Oakwood Elementary School. Today I want to tell you all about my life as a student and the things I've been learning lately. Get ready, because this is going to be a long story!The best part of being in 4th grade is that we get to go on lots of cool field trips. A few weeks ago, we went to the science museum downtown. They had all these crazy exhibits about space, dinosaurs, electricity, you name it! My favorite was the planetarium where you could lie back and watch the stars. Ilearned that the sun is actually a star itself and that the moon just reflects the sun's light. Wild, right?At school, we've been studying a ton about history too. Did you know that ancient Egypt existed over 5,000 years ago? Their pharaohs lived in these gigantic pyramids made entirely out of stone! I can't even imagine how long it took to build those things. We made miniature pyramids out of sugar cubes in class, but they kept falling apart. Guess the ancient Egyptians were just better builders than us!In math, we're learning about fractions now. I have to admit, they really confuse me sometimes. Like why is 3/4 bigger than1/2 when 1 is a bigger number than 3? It just doesn't make any sense. My teacher Mrs. Roberts uses a lot of hands-on materials like fraction tiles and circles to help us visualize it, which does make it a little easier. I'm still struggling though, so Mom and Dad have been helping me practice at home.One of my favorite subjects is reading. We just finished this awesome book called The BFG by Roald Dahl. It's about this giant who catches dreams and shares them with kids by blowing dream-dust through their windows at night. The main character is a little orphan girl named Sophie who discovers the BFG's secret life. I loved all the funny made-up words the BFG used tospeak, like "whizzpopping" and "delumptious." Maybe if I keep reading, my vocabulary will get that good too!In science, we've been learning about the human body. We even got to dissect a frog, which was pretty gross but really cool at the same time! I was surprised by how many organs and stuff were packed inside that little guy. We had to find the heart, lungs, stomach, and intestines. Miss Jacobs, our science teacher, showed us how blood pumps through the heart and gets oxygen from the lungs. It's honestly amazing that all those body parts can fit together and keep working so we can live!Recess and gym are definitely my favorite times during the school day. At recess, me and my friends like to play basketball, kickball, or just run around on the playground. In gym class,we've been learning folk dances from all around the world, like the Virginia Reel and the Polka. I'm not the best dancer, but it's still really fun to try. Next month, we're starting our unit on gymnastics which I can't wait for. How cool would it be to be able to do flips and walk on a balance beam?Well, I could probably go on talking about school forever, but I'd better wrap this up. Being a 4th grader isn't all just fun and games though - we also have a lot of responsibilities. We have homework pretty much every night, whether it's mathworksheets, reading assignments, spelling practice, you name it. I'll admit, I procrastinate on it sometimes, but Mom and Dad are always reminding me how important it is. We also have classroom jobs like feeding the class pet (a cute little hamster named Sparkles), passing out papers, and cleaning up at the end of the day. It's a lot of work, but I know it's helping me become more responsible and organized.Even though there's always a lot to do at school, I really do love it. My friends and I have such a good time together, and I'm constantly learning new fascinating things every single day. Who knew that studying could actually be this much fun? Well, thanks for listening to me ramble on and on. Being a 4th grader is the best!篇5The Big Test for Grown-Up StudentsHey there! My name is Timmy and I'm 8 years old. I love playing video games, watching cartoons, and eating ice cream. But you probably don't care about that boring stuff. I'm here to tell you all about the big listening test I got to see when my older sister Amy took the College English Test Band 4 exam in December 2023!It was a cold, snowy day when Amy had to go take her test. My mom and dad were really nervous for her because this test is super important for getting into a good college. Amy had been studying really hard, listening to English podcasts and movies for months to get ready. I didn't understand why she was stressing so much. Learning another language just seems hard to me!When we got to the big testing center, there were hundreds of students there. They all looked tired and stressed out, like they hadn't slept in days. Amy gave me and my parents a quick hug before being led into the massive testing room with the other students. Us parents and little brothers had to wait in a separate area.Finally, after what felt like forever, an examiner came over the loudspeaker and said the listening part of the test was about to begin. He said to listen carefully and follow all instructions. My heart was racing with excitement!The first listening passage was about some famous scientists discussing their latest research on black holes. It sounded so confusing and hard, with all those big science words. They were using fancy equipment like telescopes and spectroscopes to study faraway galaxies. I didn't understand most of it, but itreminded me of that movie Interstellar I watched with my dad last year.Next up was a news report about changes to immigration laws in Canada. The reporters were interviewing experts and government officials with all kinds of numbers, dates, and policy details. It was giving me a headache just trying to follow along! How do grown-ups keep track of all those rules and facts? No wonder Amy looked so stressed.After that was a lecture from a professor talking about the history of the Industrial Revolution. This one was actually kind of interesting! The professor described how new machines and factories completely changed manufacturing, transportation, and people's daily lives back in the 1800s. He talked about important inventors like James Watt and his improved steam engine design. I could picture the smoky factory scenes in my mind.Then there was a strange conversation between two students discussing their plans for an extended study abroad program in Japan. They were going on and on about living costs, course requirements, housing applications, and other boring adult stuff. Don't these people ever have any fun? Just thinking about all that planning and paperwork makes me exhausted!Finally, the last passage was a radio interview with a famous novelist. She was promoting her newest fantasy book series about dragons, wizards, and magical worlds. Now this is more my speed! The interviewer asked about her inspiration, her creative process, and her thoughts on the recent popularity of fantasy stories. I was hooked, imagining all the epic adventures and mythical creatures. If only the whole test could have been that exciting!When it was all over, Amy came out looking just as stressed as when she went in, maybe even more so. She said the test was just as difficult as she had prepared for. I gave her a big hug and high-five for making it through. Tests sure are tough, but at least I've got many years before I have to start worrying about those grown-up troubles!Well, that's the full scoop on the big listening test from my perspective. IfI had to take that exam, I definitely would have failed. Learning another language clearly takes a lot of hard work and perseverance. I've got a new level of respect for students like my sister who are up for that kind of challenge. Me? I'll just stick to watching cartoons for now. Hasta la vista, test takers!篇6Hi everyone! My name is Lily and I'm a 3rd grader at Maple Tree Elementary School. Today I want to tell you all about my day yesterday. It was a really fun and exciting day!It started out like any normal school day. My mom woke me up at 7am and I got dressed in my favorite pink dress with the unicorns on it. I had a bowl of Choco Pops cereal for breakfast, which is my favorite. After that, I brushed my teeth really well like I'm supposed to.At 8:15am, my dad drove me to school. In the car on the way there, we played our guessing game where we try to spot different types of cars and keep track of how many we see of each one. I'm really good at that game! I saw the most Hondas this time.When I got to school, I went straight to my classroom and put my backpack in my cubby. I really like my teacher, Mrs. Jackson. She's really nice and helps me whenever I'm stuck on something. As I was putting my things away, my best friend Emma came over and we chatted for a bit before the morning bell rang.Our first class was math, which isn't my favorite subject, but I'm getting better at it. We learned about adding and subtracting bigger numbers. I got a little mixed up at first, but Mrs. Jacksonhelped me and by the end I understood it. After math was our reading lesson. We're reading the book Charlotte's Web, which I just love! The spider Charlotte is so smart and helpful.At 10:30am it was snack time, so I got my banana out of my lunchbox and ate that. Emma and I played a short game of rock-paper-scissors while we snacked. After snack time, we had gym class! That's probably my favorite part of the school day. We played dodgeball, which I'm really good at. I knocked out three people on the other team!Then it was time for lunch at 11:45am. I had a peanut butter and jelly sandwich, some baby carrots, an apple, and a chocolate chip cookie for dessert. So yummy! After I finished eating, Emma and I went out to the playground for recess. We played on the swings and the monkey bars and did cartwheels in the field. I almost did a full backbend!After recess, we had science class where we learned about the life cycle of butterflies. Did you know butterflies start out as tiny eggs? So cool! Our teacher had some real caterpillars in the classroom that we got to observe too. For our afternoon reading lesson, I got picked to read a page out loud from our book. I did a great job with all the different voices!At 2:45pm, the final bell rang and it was time to go home. My dad picked me up and asked me all about my day on the drive home. When we got home, I had a snack of graham crackers and apple slices while I did my homework. I had to do a couple math worksheets and write a short story, which was fun.Once my homework was done, I got to watch a little TV and play outside for a while since it was a nice sunny day. For dinner, we had chicken nuggets (my favorite!) with mashed potatoes and peas. After dinner, I took my bath and got my pajamas on.Right before bedtime, my mom and I read a few chapters together from the book we're reading, which is The Mouse and the Motorcycle. Such a good book! I can't wait to see what kind of adventure the mouse goes on next. Finally, I snuggled up in my warm cozy bed around 8:30pm ready for another fun day at school the next morning!Well, that's all about my typical day yesterday. Being a 3rd grader is tons of fun but also a lot of hard work too. I feel so lucky that I get to learn new things every single day. Thanks for listening, friends! Let me know if you have any other questions.。

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。