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2015年12月B级考试真题听力原文与参考答案

2015年12月B级考试真题听力原文与参考答案Part I Listening ComprehensionSection A1. Q: Hello, Mr. Smith. How is your journey?[答案]A2. Q: Can I take your name, please?[答案]D3. Q: Do you live on campus?[答案]B4. Q: Who will attend the conference?[答案]D5. Q: How is everything with you, Linda?[答案]C6. Q: Janet, may I have a word with you please?[答案]A7. Q: Shall we discuss our plan this afternoon?[答案]BSection B8. W: Helen, why did you give up the job?M: It was too boring.Q: Why did Helen give up the job?[答案]B9. W: What can I do for you, sir?M: I’m looking for sport shoes, size seven.Q: What does the man want to buy?[答案]A10. W: Mike, what’s the matter with you?M: I’m not feeling well. I’ve caught a bad cold.Q: What can we learn about the man?[答案]B11. W: Hello, JBS Company.M: I’m calling to ask about the after-sales service.Q: What is the man asking about?[答案]C12. M: I often stay up late online.W: Better not. It’s no good for your health.Q: What does the woman think of staying up late online?[答案]D13. M: Jane, how is your new job?W: Great, they offer a good salary.Q: What can we learn about the woman’s new job?[答案]C14. M: Hi, Jane. How are things with you?W: Oh, I’m now working on a new project.Q: What’s the woman doing now?[答案]BSection CConversation 1M: Excuse me. I’ve booked a room in your hotel for two nights.W: Your name, please.M: John Carson.W: Let me have a check. Yes Mr. Carson, your room is ready.M: And where can I park my car?W: In our parking lot, just behind this building.M: I see.15. How long will the man stay at the hotel?[答案]B16. Where is the parking lot?[答案]AConversation 2W: Hi, Tom. Can I have a talk with you?M: Sure. Take a seat.W: Well… I really think I should have a pay raise.M: How long have you been working here?W: Five years. And I’ve now taken on more responsibilities.M: I see. I’ll discuss it with the HR manager first.17. What does the woman ask for?[答案]B18. How many years has the woman been working in the company?[答案]C19. What will the man probably do next?[答案]DSection DHave you ever thought what keeps people happy in their work? We’ve recently (20) carried out a survey. Of course, salary is important. Apart from salary, what else makes people happy with their jobs? Now please look at the chart. You can see the (21) biggest factor is the opportunities to learn and grow. It represents (22) 28 percent of the people we asked. And 20 percent of the people say (23) the ability to achieve their goal is important. Our survey also shows that another two important factors are a good working relationship with co-workers and a good (24) working condition.Part II Vocabulary & Structure25. C26. A27. B28. D29. B30. C31. D32. A33. C34. BSection B35. receiving36. education37. was completed38. generally39. interestingPart III Reading ComprehensionTask 140. C41. B42. B43. C44. DTask 245. D46. B47. ATask 348. Purchasing Guide / purchasing guide49. 1-866-Best-Buy50. daily51. your purchase52. the sales receiptTask 4 53. G, C 54. J, P 55. H, K 56. B, I 57. O, DTask 5 58. indoor and outdoor60. the property manager61. the moving supplies62. move inPart IV Translation —English into Chinese63. A-C-B64. B-C-A65. C-A-B66. A-B-C67. [参考译文]我们维修所有品牌的计算机。

2015年12月英语六级考试真题及答案详解和听力原文第二套

2015年12月英语六级考试真题第二套Part I Writing （30minutes）Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay based on the picture below. You should focus on the difficulty in acquiring useful information in spite of advanced information technology. You are required to write at least 150 words but no more than 200 words．Part ⅡListening Comprehension (30 minutes)Section ADirections : In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long conversations. At the end of each conversation, one or more questions will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A., B., C. and. D., and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.1. A. The restaurant offers some specials each day.B. The restaurant is known for its food varieties.C. The dressing makes the mixed salad very inviting.D. The woman should mix the ingredients thoroughly.2. A. He took over the firm from Mary. C. He failed to foresee major problems.B. He is running a successful business. D. He is opening a new consulting firm.3. A. Someone should be put in charge of office supplies.B. The man can leave the discs in the office cabinet.C. The man may find the supplies in the cabinet.D. The printer in the office has run out of paper.4. A. He has to use a magnifying glass to see clearly.B. The woman can use his glasses to read.C. He has the dictionary the woman wants.D. The dictionary is not of much help to him.5. A. Redecorating her office.B. Majoring in interior design.C. Seeking professional advice.D. Adding some office furniture.6. A. Problems in port management.B. Improvement of port facilities.C. Delayed shipment of goods.D. Shortage of container ships.7.A. Their boss. B. A colleague. C. Their workload. D. A coffee machine.8. A. Call the hotel manager for help.B. Postpone the event until a later date.C. Hold the banquet at a different place.D. Get an expert to correct the error.Questions 9 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.9 .A. He shares some of the household duties.B. He often goes back home late for dinner.C. He cooks dinner for the family occasionally.D. He dines out from time to time with friends.10. A. To take him to dinner.B. To talk about a budget plan.C. To discuss an urgent problem.D. To pass on an important message.11. A. Foreign investors are losing confidence in India's economy.B. Many multinational enterprises are withdrawing from India.C. There are wild fluctuations in the international money market.D. There is a sharp increase in India's balance of payment deficit. Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.12. A. They have unrealistic expectations about the other half.B. They may not be prepared for a lifelong relationship.C. They form a more realistic picture of life.D. They try to adapt to their changing roles.13. A. He is lucky to have visited many exotic places.B. He is able to forget all the troubles in his life.C. He is able to meet many interesting people.D. He is lucky to be able to do what he loves.14.A. It is stressful. B. It is full of time. C. It is all glamour. D. It is challenging15. A. Bothered. B. Amazed. C. Puzzled. D. Excited.Section BDirections : In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A., B.,C. and D . Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet I with a single line through the centre.Passage OneQuestions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard.16. A. Maintain the traditional organizational culture.B. Learn new ways of relating and working together.C. Follow closely the fast development of technology.D. Learn to be respectful in a hierarchical organization.17. A. How the team integrates with what it is supposed to serve.B. How the team is built to keep improving its performance.C. What type of personnel the team should be composed of.D. What qualifications team members should be equipped with.18. A. A team manager must set very clear and high objectives.B. Teams must consist of members from different cultures.C. Team members should be knowledgeable and creative.D. A team manager should develop a certain set of skills.Passage TwoQuestions 19 to 22 are based on the passage you have just heard.19. A. It is a platform for sharing ideas on teaching at the University of Illinois.B. It was mainly used by scientists and technical people to exchange text.C. It started off as a successful program but was unable to last long.D. It is a program allowing people to share information on the Web.20. A. He visited a number of famous computer scientists.B. He met with an entrepreneur named Jim Clark.C. He sold a program developed by his friends.D. He invested in a leading computer business.21. A. They had confidence in his new ideas.B. They trusted his computer expertise.C. They were very keen on new technology.D. They believed in his business connections.Passage ThreeQuestions 22 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard.22. A. Prestige advertising.B. Institutional advertising.C. Word of mouth advertising.D. Distributing free trial products.23. A. To sell a particular product.B. To build up their reputation.C. To promote a specific service.D. To attract high-end consumers.24. A. By using the services of large advertising agencies.B. By hiring their own professional advertising staff.C. By buying media space in leading newspapers.D. By creating their own ads and commercials.25. A. Decide on what specific means of communication to employ.B. Conduct a large-scale survey on customer needs.C. Specify the objectives of the campaign in detail.D. Pretest alternative ads or commercials in certain regions.Section CDirections: In this section, you will hoar a passage three times. When the passage is read for the first time, you should listen carefully for its general idea. When the passage is read for the second time, you are required to fill in the blanks withthe exact words you have just hoard. Finally, when the passage is read for the third time, you should chock what you have written.Extinction is difficult concept to grasp. It is an（26）concept. It's not at all like the killing of individual life forms that can be renewed through normal processes of reproduction. Nor is it simply（27）numbers. Nor is it damage that can somehow be remedied or for which some substitute can be found. Nor is it something that simply affects our own generation. Nor is it something that could be remedied by some supernatural power. It is rather an（28）and final act for which there is no remedy on earth or in heaven. A species once extinct is gone forever. However many generations （29)us in coming centuries, none of them will ever see this species that we extinguish. Not only are we bringing about the extinction of life（30）, we are also making the land and the air and the sea so toxic that the very conditions of life are being destroyed.（31）basic natural resources, not only are the nonrenewable resources being（32）in a frenzy ( 疯狂) of processing, consuming, and（33）, but we are also mining much of our renewable resources, such as the very soil itself on which terrestrial (地球上的) life depends.The change that is taking place on the earth and in our minds is one of the greatest changes ever to take place in human affairs, perhaps the greatest, since what we are talking about is not simply another historical change or cultural （34）, but a change of geological and biological as well as psychological order of（35).Part ⅢReading Comprehension (40 minutes)Section ADirections: In this section, there is a passage with ten blanks. You are required to select one word for each blank from a list of choices given in a word bank following the passage. Read the passage through carefully before making your choices. Each choice in the bank is identified by a letter. Please mark the corresponding letter for each item on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre. You may not use any of the words in the bank more than once.Questions 36 to 45 are based on the following passage.It seems to be a law in the technology industry that leading companies eventually lose their positions, often quickly and brutally. Mobile phone champion Nokia, one of Europe's biggest technology success stories, was no（36）, losing its market share in just a few years.In 2007, Nokia accounted for more than 40% of mobile phone sales（37）But consumers'preferences were already（38）toward touch-screen smart phones. With the introduction of Apple's phone in the middle of that year, Nokia's market share（39）rapidly and revenue plunged. By the end of 2013, Nokia had sold its phone business to Microsoft.What sealed Nokia's fate was a series of decisions made by Stephen Elop in his position as CEO, which he（40）in October 2010. Each day that Elop spent in charge of Nokia, the company's market value declined by $ 23 million, making him, by the numbers, one of the worst CEOs in history. But Elop was not the only person at（41）Nokia's board resisted change, making it impossible for the company to adapt to rapid shifts in the industry. Most（42）, Jorma Ollila, who had led Nokia's transition from an industrial company to a technology giant, was too fascinated by the company's（43）success to recognize the change that was needed to sustain its competitiveness. The company also embarked on a（44）cost-cutting program, which included the elimination of thousands of jobs. This contributed to the(45) of the company’s once-spirited culture.which had motivated employees to take risks and make miracles. Good leaders left the company, taking Nokia's sense of vision and directions with them. Not surprisingly, much of Nokia's most valuable design and programming talent left as well.A. assumedB. biasC. desperateD. deteriorationE. exceptionF. faultG. incidentallyH. notablyI. previousJ. relayedK. shiftingL. shrankM. subtleN. transmittingO. worldwideSection BDirections : In this section, you are going to read a passage with ten statements attached to it. Each statement contains information given in one of the paragraphs. Identify the paragraph from which the information is derived. You may choose a paragraph more than once.Each paragraph is marked with a letter. Answer the questions by marking the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2.First-Generation College-Goers: Unprepared and Behind Kids who are the first in their families to brave the world of higher education come on campus with little academic know—how and are much more likely than their peers to drop outbefore graduation.[ A] When Nijay Williams entered college last fall as a first—generation student and Jamaican immigrant, he was academically unprepared for the rigors of higher education. Like many first—generation students, he enrolled in a medium-sized state university many of his high school peers were also attending, received a Pell Grant, and took out some small federal loans to cover other costs.Given the high price of room and board and the closeness of the school to his family, he chose to live at home and worked between 30 and 40 hours a week while taking a full class schedule.[ B] What Nijay didn't realize about his school—Tennessee State University—was its frighteningly low graduation rate: a mere 29 percent for its first-generation students. At the end of his first year, Nijay lost his Pell Grant of over $ 5,000 after narrowly missing the 2.0 GPA cut-off, making it impossible for him to continue paying for school.[ C ]Nijay represents a large and growing group of Americans: first—generation college students who enter school unprepared or behind. To make matters worse, these schools are ill-equipped to graduate these students—young adults who face specific challenges and obstacles. They typically carry financial burdens that outweigh those of their peers, are more likely to work while attending school, and often require significant academic remediation (补习).[ D ] Matt Rubinoff directs I'm First, a nonprofit organization launched last October to reach out to this specific population of students. He hopes to distribute this information and help prospective college-goers fad the best post-secondary fit. And while Rubinoff believes there are a good number of four—year schools that truly care about these students and set aside significant resources and programs for them, he says that number isn't high enough.[ E ] "It's not only the selective and elite institutions that provide those opportunities for a small subset of this population," Rubinoff said, adding that a majority of first-generation undergraduates tend toward options such as online programs, two—year colleges, and commuter state schools."Unfortunately, there tends to be a lack of information and support to help students think bigger and broader. "[ F] Despite this problem, many students are still drawn to these institutions--and two-year schools in particular. As a former high school teacher, I saw students choose familiar, cheaper options year after year. Instead of skipping out on higher education altogether, they chose community colleges or state schools with low bars for admittance.[ G]"They underestimate themselves when selecting a university," said Dave Jarrat, a marketing executive for Inside Track, a for—profit organization that specializes in coaching low-income students and supporting colleges in order to help students thrive. "The reality of it is that a lot of low-income kids could be going to elite universities on a full ride scholarship and don't even realize it. "[ H] "Many students are coming from a situation where no one around them has the experience of successfully completing higher education, so they are coming in questioning themselves and their college worthiness," Jarrat continued. That helps explain why, as I'm First's Rubinoff indicated, the schools to which these students end up resorting can end up being some of the poorest matches for them. The University of Tennessee in Knoxville offers one example of this dilemma. A flagship university in the South, the school graduates just 16 percent of its first—generation students, despite its overall graduation rate of 71 percent. Located only a few hours apart, The University of Tennessee and Tennessee State are worth comparing. Tennessee State's overall graduation rate is a tiny 39 percent, but at least it has a smaller gap between the outcomes for first—generation students and those of their peers.[ I] Still, the University of Tennessee deserves credit for being transparent. Many large institutions keep this kind of data secret—or at least make it incredibly difficult to find The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, for instance, admits only that the graduation rate for its first—generation pupils is "much lower" than the percentage of all students who graduate within four years (81 percent).[ J] It is actually quite difficult to freed reliable statistics on the issue for many schools. Higher education institutions are, under federal law, required to report graduation rates, but these reports typically only include Pell recipient numbers —not necessarily rates specific to first—generation students. Other initiatives fail to break down the data, too. Imagine how intimidating it can be for prospective students unfamiliar with the complexities of higher education to navigate this kind of information and then identify which schools are the best fit.[ K] It was this lack of information that prompted the launch of I'm First in 2013, originally as an ann. of its umbrella organization, the Center For Student Opportunity."If we can help to direct students to more of these types of campuses and help students to understand them to be realistic and accessible places, have them apply to these schools at greaterfrequency and ultimately get in and enroll, we are going to raise the success rate," Rubinoff said, citing a variety of colleges ranging from large state institutions to smaller private schools.[ L] Chelsea Jones, who now directs student programming at I'm First, was a first—generation college student at Howard. Like other student new to the intimidating higher—education world, she often struggled on her path to college, "There wasn't really a college—bound culture at my high school," she said. "I wanted to go to college but I didn't really know the process. " Jones became involved with a college—access program through Princeton University in high school. Now, she attributesmuch of her understanding of college to that: "But once I got to campus, it was a completely different ball game that no one really prepared me for. "[ M] She was fortunate, though. Howard, a well—regarded historically black college, had an array of resources for its first—generation students, including matching kids with counselors, commenting first—generation students to one another, and TRIO, a national program that supported 200 students on Howard's campus. Still, Jones represents a small percentage of first-generation students who are able to gain entry into more elite universities, which are often known for robust financial aid packages and remarkably high graduation rates for first—generation students.(Harvard, for example, boasts a six—year graduation rate for underrepresented minority groups of 98 percent. ) [ N]Christian Vazquez, a first—generation Yale graduate, is another exception, his success story setting him far apart from students such as Nijay. "There is a lot of support at Yale, to an extent, after a while, there is too much support," he said, half—joking about the countless resources available at the school. Students are placed in small groups with counselors ( trained seniors on campus) ;they have access to cultural and ethnic affinity (联系) groups, tutoring centers and also have asummer orientation specifically for first—generation students ( the latter being one of the most common programs for students).[ O]"Our support structure was more like : ' You are going to get through Yale; you are going to do well,' " he said, hinting at mentors (导师), staff, and professors who all provided significant support for students who lacked confidence about "belonging" at such a top institution.46. Many first—generation college—goers have doubts about their abilities to get a college degree.47. First—generation college students tend to have much heavier financial burdens than their peers.48. The graduation rate of first—generation students at Nijay's university was incredibly low.49. Some top institutions like Yale seem to provide first—generation students with more support than they actually need.50. On entering college, Nijay Williams had no idea how challenging college education was.51. Many universities simply refuse to release their exact graduation rates for first-generation students.52. According to a marketing executive, many students from low-income families don't know they could have a chance of going to an elite university.53. Some elite universities attach great importance to building up the first—generation students' serf—confidence.54. I'm First distributes information to help first-generation college-goers find schools that are most suitable for them.55. Elite universities tend to graduate fan’s-generation students at a higher rate.Section CDirections: There are 2 passages in this section. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A., B., C. and D . You should decide on the best choice and mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre.Passage OneQuestions 56 to 60 are based on the following passage.Saying they can no longer ignore the rising prices of health care, some of the most influential medical groups in the nation are recommending that doctors weigh the costs, not just the effectiveness of treatments, as they make decisions about patient care. The shift, little noticed outside the medical establishment but already controversial inside it, suggests that doctors are starting to redefine their roles, from being concerned exclusively about individual patients to exerting influence on how healthcare dollars are spent. In practical terms, the new guidelines being developed could result in doctors choosing one drug over another for cost reasons or even deciding that a particular treatment—at the end oflife, for example—is too expensive. In the extreme, some critics have said that making treatment decisions based on cost is a form of rationing. Traditionally, guidelines have heavily influenced the practice of medicine, and the latest ones are expected to make doctors more conscious of the economic consequences of their decisions, even though there's no obligation to follow them. Medical society guidelines are also used by insurancecomoanies to help determine reimbursement (报销) policies. Some doctors see a potential conflict in trying to be both providers of patient care and facial.Overseers. "There should be forces in society who should be concerned about the budget, but they shouldn't be functioning simultaneously as doctors," said Dr. Martin Samuels at a Boston hospital. He said doctors risked losing the trust of patients if they told patients, "I'm not going to do what I think is best for you because I think it's bad for the healthcare budget in Massachusetts. " Doctors can face some grim trade—offs. Studies have shown, for example, that two drugs are about equally effective in treating macular degeneration, and eye disease. But one costs $ 50 a dose and the other close to $ 2,000. Medicare could save hundreds of millions of dollars a year if everyone used the cheaper drug, Avastin, instead of the costlier one, Lucentis. But the Food and Drug Administration has not approved Avastin for use in the eye. and using it rather than the alternative, Lucentis, might carry an additional, although slight, safety risk. Should doctors consider Medicare's budget in deciding what to use?"I think ethically (在道德层面上) we are just worried about the patient in front of us and not trying to save money for the insurance industry or society as a whole," said Dr. Donald Jensen. Still, some analysts say that there's a role for doctors to play in cost analysis because not many others are doing so. "In some ways," said Dr. Daniel Sulmasy, "it represents a failure of wider society to take up the issue. "56. What do some most influential medical groups recommend doctors do?A. Reflect on the responsibilities they are supposed to take.B. Pay more attention to the effectiveness of their treatments.C. Take costs into account when making treatment decisions.D. Readjust their practice in view of the cuts in health care.57. What were doctors mainly concerned about in the past?A. Specific medicines to be used.B. Effects of medical treatment.C. Professional advancement.D. Patients' trust.58. What may the new guidelines being developed lead to?A. The redefining of doctors' roles.B. Overuse of less effective medicines.C. Conflicts between doctors and patients.D. The prolonging of patients' suffering.59. What risk do doctors see in their dual role as patient care providers and financial overseers?A. They may be involved in a conflict of interest.B. They may be forced to divide their attention.C. They may have to use less effective drugs.D. They may lose the respect of patients.60. What do some experts say about doctors' involvement in medical cost analysis?A. It may add to doctors' already heavy workloads.B. It will help to save money for society as a whole.C. It results from society's failure to tackle the problem.D. It raises doctors' awareness of their social responsibilities.Passage TwoQuestions 61 to 65 are based on the following passage.Economic inequality is the "defining challenge of our time," President Barack Obama declared in a speech last month to the Center for American Progress. Inequality is dangerous, he argued, not merely because it doesn't look good to have a large gap between the rich and the poor, but because inequality itself destroys upward mobility, making it harder for the poor to escape from poverty. "Increased inequality and decreasing mobility pose a fundamental threat to the American Dream," he said. Obama is only the most prominent public figure to declare inequality Public Enemy No. 1 and the greatest threat to reducing poverty in America. A number of prominent economists have also argued that it's harder for the poor to climb the economic ladder today because the rungs (横档) in that ladder have grown farther apart.For all the new attention devoted to the 1 percent, a new dam set from the Equality of Opportunity Project at Harvard and Berkeley suggests that, if we care about upward mobility overall, we're vastly exaggerating the dangers of the rich—poor gap. Inequality itself is not a particularly strong predictor of economic mobility, as sociologist Scott Winship noted in arecent article based on his analysis of this data. So what factors, at the community level, do predict if poor children will move up the economic ladder as adtdts? what explains, for instance, why the Salt Lake City metro area is one of the 100 largest metropolitan areas most likely to lift the fortunes of the poor and the Atlanta metro area is one of the least likely?Harvard economist Raj Cherty has pointed to economic and racial segregation, community density, the size of a community's middle class, the quality of schools, commitments religiosity, and family structure, which he calls the "single strongest correlate of upward mobility. " Chetty finds that communities like Salt Lake City, with high levels of two-parent families and religiosity, are much more likely to see poor children get ahead than communities like Atlanta, with high levels of racial and economic segregation. Chetty has not yet issued a comprehensive analysis of the relative predictive power of each of these factors. Based on my analyses of the data. of the factors that Chetty has highlighted, the following three seem to be most predictive of upward mobility in a given community.1. Per-capita (人均) income growth2. Prevalence of single mothers ( where correlation is strong, but negative)3. Per-capita local government spending In other words, communities with high levels of per-capita income growth, high percentages of two-parent families, and high local government spending-which may stand for good schools-are the most likely to help poor children relive Horatio Alger's rags-to-riches story.61. How does Obama view economic inequality?A. It is the biggest obstacle to social mobility.B. It is the greatest threat to social stability.C. It is the No. 1 enemy of income growth.D. It is the most malicious social evil of our time.62. What do we learn about the inequality gap from Scott Winship's data analysis?A. It is fast widening across most parts of America.B. It is not a reliable indicator of economic mobility.C. It is not correctly interpreted.D. It is overwhelmingly ignored.63. Compared with Atlanta, metropolitan Salt Lake City is said toA. have placed religious beliefs above party politics.B. have bridged the gap between the rich and the poor.C. offer poor children more chances to climb the social ladder.D. suffer from higher levels of racial and economic segregation.64. What is strongly correlated with social mobility according to economist Raj Cherty?A. Family structure.B. Racial equality.C. School education.D. Community density.65. What does the author seem to suggest?A. It is important to increase the size of the middle class.B. It is highly important to expand the metropolitan areas.C. It is most imperative to focus our efforts on the elimination of income inequality.D. It is better to start from the community to help poor children move up the social ladder.Part ⅣTranslation (30 minutes)Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to translate a passage from Chinese into English. You should write your answer on Answer Sheet 2.在中国，父母总是竭力帮助孩子，甚至为孩子做重要决定，而不管孩子想要什么，因为他们相信这样做是为孩子好。

2015年江苏高考英语听力原文-试题-答案

2015年高考英语（江苏卷）第一节Dialog 1:W: What time is your train leaving?M: It leaves at 10. I’ve got 50 minutes left.W: You’d better hurry, or you won’t be able to catch it.Dialog 2:M: Nice weather we’re having! Don’t you think?W: No, it is too cold.M: I think it is just right.W: I’d prefer a few degrees warmer.Dialog 3M: Now, let’s stop talking and get going. I need to be in my office in 15 minutes. Or I’ll be late for a meeting.W: OK. Bye!Dialog 4M: This course is really difficult.W: I don’t think it’s all that bad. And we’ll benefit a lot from it.M:So you’re taking it, too.W: That’s true.Dialog 5W: Could you turn that off? I can’t hear myself think！M: What?W: The radio.M: Oh, sorry.第二节Dialog 6W: Hi, Michael! I heard you just came back from a holiday?M: Yes. I stayed for a week in China and 5 days in India.W: You do travel a lot, don’t you? Last year, you went to Norway, right?M: Well, I’ve been to quite some countries, but not yet to Norway. Last summer, I toured Russia for two week s.Dialog 7M: Sally, do you like seafood?W: Yes, of course.M: Is there anything you especially like?W:Well, I really don’t know. I can never remember the name.M: Ok. Is there any food you don’t eat?W: Well, I don’t eat chicken, and I don’t like eggs, either. But I like all kinds of fish and vegetable.M: Then, let’s look at the menu , and see what they’ve got for us.Dialog 8M: You look pale, Stephanie! What’s wrong?W: I don’t feel good. I have a bad headache. In fact, I haven’t got much sleep this past week, and I feel really tired.M: Why don’t you go to see a doctor?W: Yea h, I think I should. But I have a report to do tomorrow. Ms. Jenkins needs it for the board meeting next Monday.M: Well, it’s Wednesday today. Why don’t you talk to Ms. Jenkins and ask if you can hand it in on Friday morning?W: Maybe I should try. I guess I just need a good sleep. Thanks, Gorge.M: If you need any help for the report, just let me know.Dialog 9W: Anything interesting in the paper today, dear?M: Well, yeah. There are a few here that might interest us. Here is one for just four hundred dollars. It only has one bedroom, but it sounds nice,near Lake Street.W: Yeah, let me see what the cheapest two-bedroom apartment is. Oh, here is one on Market Street. It’s a real bargain. Only 350 dollars. But it doesn’t have any furniture.M: Well, it costs a lot to buy all the furniture.W: Oh, here is another one for just over four hundred dollars. This sounds very interesting. It’s on South Street. That’s a nice area!M: Yes, it’s quiet. Did you say two bedrooms?W: Yes, at 415 dollars.M: Why don’t we go and have a look?W: OK, I’ll give them a call.Monolog 10Look at this picture. It’s the London Tea Trade center. As you can see, it is on the North Bank of the River Thames. It is the center of an important industry in the everyday life of the British people. Tea is the British national drink. Every man, woman and child over ten years of age, has an average over four cups a day, or someone thousand five hundred cups annually. About 30 percent of the world’s export of tea makes its way to London. And Britain is by far the largest importer of tea in the world.Now in the second picture, you can see how tea is tasted in the Tea Trade Centre before it is sold. Here, different types of tea are tasted by skilled tea-tasters before they are sold at each week’s tea sale. It’s amazing to see them at work! Over a hundred kinds of tea are laid out in a line on a long table. The tasters generally taste tea with milk, since that is how the majority of British people drink their tea. The tasters move down the line with surprising speed, tasting from a spoon and deciding what is a fair price for each tea. After that, they2015年普通高等学校招生全国统一考试新课标I卷英语注意事项：1. 本试卷分第Ⅰ卷（选择题）和第Ⅱ卷（非选择题）两部分。

Unit 12 Life is full of the unexpected(含答案及听力材料)

Unit 12 综合素质评价(限时: 120分钟满分: 120分)第一部分(听力共30分)Ⅰ. 听选答案(共15小题，计20分)第一节：听下面10段对话，每段对话后有一个问题，读两遍。

请根据每段对话的内容和后面的问题，从所给的三个选项中选出最恰当的一项。

(共10小题，计10分)1. A. The train had already left.B. He failed to buy a ticket.C. He got up too late.2. A. At 8：25.B. At 8：10.C. At 8：40.3. A. His schoolbag.B. Some books.C. His hat.4. A. June 1st.B. May 1st.C. April 1st.5. A. On foot.B. By bus.C. By train.6. A. Because he overslept.B. Because his bike was broken.C. Because his clock didn't go off.7. A. A bear.B. A rabbit.C. A duck.8. A. By bus.B. By bike.C. By car.9. A. Last night.B. This afternoon.C. This morning.10. A. In the theater.B. At the train station.C. At the airport.第二节：听下面两段对话，每段对话后有几道小题。

请根据每段对话的内容，从所给的问题和三个选项中选出最恰当的一项，每段对话读两遍。

(共5小题，计10分)听第11段对话，回答第11、12小题。

11. What happened to Emily this morning?A. She left her key at home.B. She got up late.C. She left her books at home.12. Where were Emily's classmates when she got to school?A. On the playground.B. In the library.C. In the city park.听第12段对话，回答第13至15小题。

2015上海中考英语听力AB录音文本、试题及参考答案精校版

2015上海中考英语听力AB录音文本、试题及参考答案精校版I. Listening Comprehension.(听力理解)(共30分)录音：A. 根据你听到的内容，选出相应的图片，并在答题纸上填涂相应的字母代号，每个句子念两遍。

1. Vivian made a delicious cheese cake for her dad. 2. George is cycling with his best friend Tony. 3. Will Shanghai Disneyland Park open to the public at the end of this year? 4. It’s wonderful to go camping in the National Park, isn’t it?5. Joe hurt his foot seriously so he has to stay in bed now. 6. In order to reduce pollution, more and more people prefer to use electric cars. 试题：（根据你听到的内容，选出相应的图片）（6分）A. Listen and choose the right picture1. _______2. _______3. ______4. ______5. ______6. ______参考答案：1. E 2. F 3. B 4. C 5. D 6. G 录音：B. 根据你听到的对话和问题，选出最恰当的答案, 并在答题纸上填涂相应的字母代号，对话和问题都念两遍。

7. W: Look! It’s a picture of a rabbit, my new pet.M: Wow, cute! I know what dogs and cats need but how do you look after your rabbit? W: I give it vegetables and water. I clean it and keep it warm, too. Q: What pet does the girl have? 8. W: Too bad it’s our last day in France. There is still a lot to see.M: I know. But I’m sure we can see more in Britain and Germany next week.Q: Where are the two speakers now? 9. M: Linda, we’ll have a party at 7:30 tomorrow. Would you like to come?W: I’d love to. But I won’t be able to join you until 8 o’clock. Q: When can Linda probably attend the party? 10. W: Sam, any plans for the summer holiday? What about visiting Aunt Judy with me? M: Well, Kitty , I’ll be a volunteer at Shanghai History Museum. Q: Who will be a volunteer during the summer holiday? 11. W: Are you OK, Charlie? M: No, not really. The freezing weather makes me feel down. W: Oh, I see. Would you like to go out for a walk? M: In the snow? Oh, come on! Q: What season might it be? 12. M: Alice! Alice! Wake up! Don’t cry! W: Oh! What a terrible dream! A huge dog was running after me in the dark street but I could couldn’t move!n’t move!M: Don’t worry. It was just a dream. Go back to sleep.Q: Why did Alice cry? 13. W: Here are several flats. Do you prefer two bedrooms or just one bedroom? M: Well, it doesn’t matter. I just want one close to my office. W: How about this one. Look at the pictures. It’s well decorated and not far from your office. Q: What is the man probably doing? 14. M: I usually learn English by reading novels. W: Watching American movies is also a good way. It helps to know how foreigners communicate with each other. Q: What are the two speakers probably talking about? 试题：B. Listen to the dialogue and choose the best answer to the question you hear (根据你听到的对话和问题，选出最恰当的答案) (10分) 7.A) A dog. B) A cat. C) A rabbit. D) A bird. 8.A) In France. B) In Britain. C) In Italy. D) In German 9.A) At 6:30. B) At 7:00. C) At 7:30. D) At 8:00 10.A) Sam. B) Judy. C) Kitty. D)Eddie. 11.A) Spring. B) Summer. C)Autumn. D) Winter. 12.A) Because a huge dog ran after her. B) Because she had a terrible dream. C) Because her dad woke her up. D) Because the street was too dark. 13.A) Walking to her office. B) Looking for a flat. C) Taking some pictures. D) Decorating his bedroom. 14.A) How to make movies. B) How to read novels. C) How to learn English. D) How to talk with foreigners. 参考答案：7. C 8. A 9. D 10. A 11. D 12. B 13. B 14. C。

2015英语听力稿及答案

听力材料第一节1. W: What a nice photo! Is it a photo of your family, Tim?M: Yes, it is. Look, the boy on my left is my twin brother, Tom, and the girl on my right is my younger sister, Jane.Q：What are they talking about?2. W: I remember your brother, Ben, used to be thin and short.M: Yes, he was. But now he is 1.9 meters tall. He is the captain of his school volleyball team. Q：. What does Ben look like now?3. M: Can I help you, Madam? You look worried.W: Y es, please. I brought my son here for a visit. But I can’t find him. Y ou know, he can’t speak English.Q：What can we learn from the dialogue?4. W: Wow! There are so many jobs to choose! What do you think?M: Well, if I work in the bank, I may be rich. But working at the TV station could be fun. It’s really difficult for me to make a decision.Q：Where will the man work?5. M: Sally, which tie is better for my gray shirt, the black one or the blue one?W: Both of them are good. But I think the pink one is best both for your shirt and your skin color. Q：Which tie is the man going to probably take?第二节听第6段材料，回答6-8小题。

2015中考英语听力模拟训练12(试题+原文+答案)

2015中考英语听力模拟训练12一、听小对话，请从A、B、C三个选项中选出最符合对话内容的图片。

1. What was the weather like last Sunday?2. Which sign do the speakers see?3. How did the man visit most part of France?4. What does the woman draw best?5. Which picture are they talking about?二、听小对话，请从A、B、C三个选项中选出正确的选项。

6. What does the woman want the man to do?A. Clear away the dishesB. Take the pots away.C. Wash the pots.7. What does the woman mean?A. Give the paper to the man.B. Stop working on the paper.C. Throw the paper up in the air8. Who can probably mend the TV set?A. The man.B. Mr White.C. The woman.9. What does the woman suggest?A. Doing nothing.B. Working.C. Swimming.10. What’s the date today?A. September 9.B. September 10C. September 11.三、听长对话，回答问题。

听第一段对话，回答11-12小题。

11. Where are they having the talk?A. At Alice’s wedding.B. At Uncle John’s birthday party.C. At the wedding of Alice’s friend.12. What is true about the two speakers?A. They h aven’t seen each other for 10 years.B. It is the first time they met each other.C. The man is the woman’s uncle.听第二段对话，回答13-15小题。

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Unit 12 What did you do last weekend?Section A1b Listen and write the day，morning，afternoon or night below each picture.Bob: Hey, Lucy.Lucy: Hi, Bob.Bob: How was your weekend?Lucy: It was great.Bob: So, what did you do?Lucy: Well, on Saturday morning, I played badminton.In the afternoon, I went to the beach, and atnight, I went to the cinema.Bob: Cool. What about Sunday?Lucy: In the morning, I camped by the lake with my classmates. In the afternoon, we went boating,and at night, I did my homework.2a Listen and underline the words you hear. Teacher: So, did everyone have a good weekend? Students: Yeah, we did, Ms. Clark!Teacher: Good. What did you do last weekend,Becky?Becky: I visited my grandma, and I did my home- work.Teacher: Great. And how about you, Carol? Did you go out?Carol: No, I stayed at home. I studied for the English test.Teacher: Wow, good for you. Jack, how about you?W here did you go?Jack: I went to a farm, and I fed some cows. Teacher: Sounds like you had fun.2b Listen again. Write C for Carol，J for Jack or B for Becky next to the statements in 2a. Teacher: So, did everyone have a good weekend? Students: Yeah, we did, Ms. Clark! 听录音并在每幅图下写上日子：上午、下午或晚上。

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可编辑修改精选全文完整版2015年上海英语高考真题听力短文（2）文本、试题及参考答案精校版Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.We are hearing a lot these days about downshifting. So what is it? The term downshifting first appeared in 1994. It was coined by the Trans-research Institute to describe a new philosophy by which high achievers at work chose a lower salary in exchange for a better quality of life. According to a recent study, four out of ten people under 35 years old are planning to downshift from stressful jobs to a slower pace of life. It’s not just the dream of the young. It is also popular with 35 to 54-year-olds, 12% of whom are making plans to downshift, 6% hoping to have done so in the next 2 years. The study found that 7% of workers had already downshifted. Doctor Lucy Grand, a psychologist looking at the phenomenon, believes that the downshifting is a dream that more and more people want to turn into a reality. People are not satisfied with their lives, and they want to make changes. However Doctor Grand adds, that some people will hesitate, because they don’t actually believe they can make it happen, while others w ill rush into downshifting to discover that their dream ends up with the financial crisis. So it’s something that requires a lot of thought and planning to get right.Questions:14. According to the passage, what is downshifting?14. A. A trend that high achievers are given a lower salary.B. A view that life quality is more important than pay.C. A dream of the young for fast-paced jobs.D. A new term created by high achievers.参考答案：B15. According to a recent study, what is the percentage of workers who have already downshifted?15. A. 10% B. 12% C. 6% D. 7%参考答案：D16. In Lucy Grand’s opinion, why does downshifting require a lot of thought and planning?16. A. People are less satisfied with their lives.B. The financial investment may increase.C. Well-paid jobs are not easy to find.D. Unexpected problems may arise.参考答案：D。

2015年天津高考英语听力参考答案

绝密★启用前2015年普通高等学校招生全国统一考试（天津卷）英语听力参考答案试卷A：1. B2. C3. C4. A5. B6. A7. C8. B9. C 10. B11.A 12.A 13.B 14.C 15.A试卷B：1. B2. B3. C4. A5. C6. B7.A8. C9. C 10. A11.C 12.B 13.A14.C 15.A2015年普通高等学校招生全国统一考试（天津卷）英语听力录音文字材料试卷A这是2015年普通高等学校招生全国统一考试天津卷英语科听力部分。

该部分由试卷A和试卷B两套试卷组成，每套试卷各分为两节。

注意：回答听力问题时，请先将答案标在试卷上。

每套试卷考试结束前，你将有两分钟的时间将答案转涂到答题卡的对应位置上。

这是普通高等学校招生全国统一考试天津卷英语科听力部分第一套试卷。

现在是听力试音时间。

该部分材料读两遍。

W：M ichael, I heard your jazz band is going to be playing at the Student Center, and I’m just calling to let you know I’ll be there.M：Oh, thanks, but I’m not in the band any more. In fact, I’m not in a group at all right now.W：T hat’s too bad－you’re such a talented musician. Why did you leave the group?M：I just couldn’t be a full-time student and still practice with the band every night. I also missed a couple of performances during my midterm exams, and I thought I’d better quit before the bandleader fired me.W：H ey, you know my friend Charlie, don’t you? He plays the piano. He and some of his friends are getting a band together and they need a good singer.M：I wouldn’t have time for that, either.W：O h, I don’t think they’ll practice very often. Charlie and his friends are all students, too. I’ll give you his number, and you can get in touch with him.M： OK, thank you very much.试音到此结束。

2015年3月全国英语等级考试二级听力真题（含录音原文及答案）

2015年3月全国英语等级考试二级听力真题（含录音原文及答案）2015年3月全国英语等级考试二级听力第一节听下面5段对话。

每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。

听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话仅读一遍。

1. What is Jack going to do?A. Hurry to his office.B. Meet Professor Johnson.C. Help Mary carry the books.2. What do we know about Mr. Smith?A. He missed the meeting.B. He was late for the meeting.C. He wasn’t invited to the meeting.3. Why did the man fail to answer the phone?A. He went to sleep early.B. The TV was too noisy.C. His phone was broken.4. Why is the woman going to Germany?A. To work there.B. To visit friends.C. To study German.5. What is the man trying to do?A. Tell Sarah when the picnic ends.B. Persuade Sarah to go to the picnic.C. Ask Sarah to drive him to the picnic.第二节听下面5段对话或独白。

每段对话或独白后有2至4个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。

听每段对话或独白前，你将有5秒钟的时间阅读各个小题；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。

【中学教材全解】2015届九年级英语全册unit12couldyoupleasetellmewheretherestroomsare教材听力原文(新版

Unit 12 Could you please tell me where the restrooms are Section A1b Listen and complete the conversations in the picture in 1a.Conversation lGirl: Excuse me, could you tell me where I can buy some stamps?Boy: Yes. There’s a post office on Center Street.Girl: Oh, could you tell me how to get to Center Str eet?Boy: Sure. You see that bank there?Girl: Hmm…oh, yes.Boy: Just go past the bank and then turn right. The post office is on the right, next to the library.Girl: Thanks a lot!Conversation 2Boy: Excuse me, do you kn ow where I can ge t a dictionary?Girl: Sure. There’s a bookstore on Main Street.Boy: Oh, could you please tell me how to get th ere?Girl: Yes. Go along Center Street and then turn left on Main Street. Then you will see the bookstore on the other side of the street.Boy: Thanks! Do you know when the bookstore closes today?Girl: I think it closes at 7:00 p.m. today.2a Listen. You will hear some of the directions below. Number the directions in the order you hear them.Boy 1: Excuse me, can you tell me where I can buy some medicine?Boy 2: Yes, there’s a supermarket in this shopping center.Boy 1: Do you know how to go there?Boy 2: Yes. Go to the second floor and then…then turn left. Let’s see…Then go past the bookstore. And umm…the supermarket is between the flower store and the bookstore. You should be able to get medicine there.Boy 1: OK, great. Oh, and one more t hing. Do you know when this shopping center closes tonight?Boy 2: I’m not sure, but you can ask for information over there.Boy 1: OK, thanks a lot.Boy 2: You’re welcome.2b Listen again. Draw a line in the picture above to show how the boy walks to the supermarket.Boy 1: Excuse me, can you tell me where I can buy some medicine?Boy 2: Yes, there’s a supermarket in this shopping center.Boy 1: Do you know how to go there?Boy 2: Yes. Go to the second floor and then…then turn left. Let’s see…Then go past the bookstore. And umm…the supermarket is between the flower store andthe bookstore. You should be able to get medicine there.Boy 1: OK, great. Oh, and one more thing. Do you know when this shopping center closes tonig ht?Boy 2: I’m not sure, but you can ask for information over there.Boy 1: OK, thanks a lot.Boy 2: You’re welcome.Section B1c Listen to the conversations and complete the sentences.Conversation 1Boy: Could you tell me where there’s a good place to eat?Clerk: Of course. There are a lot of good restaurants in Sunville. What kind of food are you looking for?Boy: I’d like fresh vegetables.Clerk: I’d try Green Land. They have delicious salads.Conversation 2Girl: Do you know if there are any public restrooms around here?Clerk: Yes. You’ll find some at the co rner of Market and Middle Streets.Girl: Umm…are they clean?Clerk: Oh, yes. They’re very clean.Conversation 3Mother: Could you tell me if there is a good museum in Sunville?C lerk: Well, we have several. What kind of museums do you like—History? Science?A children’s museum?Father: What about history? I like history museums. They’re fascinating.Girl 1：Oh, Dad! History museums are boring. Let’s go to a science museum. Boy: Science? We always go to science museums. I want to go to a children’s museum.They’re more fun.Girl 2: Well, I’m too old for a children’s museum. Why don’t we go to an art museum? Clerk: Why don’t you go to the computer museum? There are a lot of fun things for children there. You can learn all about the history of computers, as well as learn about scienc e.Moth er: That’s a great idea! Let’s go to the computer museum.1d Listen again. Check your answers in 1c.Conversation 1Boy: Could you tell me where there’s a good place to eat?Clerk: Of course. There are a lot of good restaurants in Sunville. What kind of food are you looking for?Boy: I’d like fresh vegetables.Clerk: I’d try Green Land. They have delicious salads.Conversation 2Girl: Do you know if there are any public restrooms around here?Clerk: Yes. You’ll find some at the co rner of Market and Middle Streets.Girl: Umm…are they clean?C lerk: Oh, yes. They’re very clean.Conversation 3Mother: Could you tell me if there is a good museum in Sunville?Clerk: Well, we have several. What kind of museums do you like—History? Science?A children’s museum?Father: What about history? I like history museums. They’re fascinating.Girl 1：Oh, Dad! History museums are boring. Let’s go to a science museum. Boy: Science? We always go to science museums. I want to go to a children’s museum.They’re more fun.Girl 2: Well, I’m too old for a children’s museum. Why don’t we go to an art museum? Clerk: Why don’t you go to the computer museum? There are a lot of fun things for children there. You can learn all about the history of computers, as well as learn about science.Mother: That’s a great idea! Let’s go to the computer museum.。

2015.12听力文本

Part II Listening ComprehensionSection ADirections: In this section, you will hear 8short conversations and 2 long con versations. At theend of each conversation, oneor more questions will be aske d about what was said. Both theconversation andthe questions will be spoken only once. After each question there will beapause. During the pause, you mu st read the four choices marked A), B), C), and D), anddecide which is the be st answer. Then mark the corresponding letter onAnswer Sheet 1 with asingle line through the centre.Now let's begin with the eight short conversations.Question 1M： Do you remember the wonderful film on space exploration we watched to gether lastmonth?W： Sure。

It's actually the most impressive one I've seen on that topic。

Q：What do we learn about the speakers?Question 2W： Are you looking for anything in particular?M： Yes. My son is graduating from high school, and I want to get him something special.Q：Where does the conversation most probably take place?Question 3M： Mike told me yesterday that he had been looking in vain for a job in the art gallery.W： Really? If I remember right, he had a chance to work there, but he turned it down。

2015年高考真题英语听力真题及听力原文附答案(全国卷)

2015年高考真题英语听力试题、原文及答案（全国卷）第一节听下面5段对话。

每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。

听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话仅读一遍。

1. What time is it now?A. 9:10.B. 9:50.C. 10:00.2. What does the woman think of the weather?A. It’s nice.B. It’s warm.C. It’s cold.3. What will the man do?A. Attend a meeting.B. Give a lecture.C. Leave his office.4. What is the woman’s opinion about the course?A. Too hard.B. Worth taking.C. Very easy.5. What does the woman want the man to do?A. Speak louder.B. Apologize to her.C. Turn off the radio.第二节听下面5段对话或独白。

每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。

听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。

每段对话或独白读两遍。

听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。

6. How long did Michael stay in China?A. Five days.B. One week.C. Two weeks.7. Where did Michael go last year?A. Russia.B. Norway.C. India.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。

2015年12月6级第二套-第三套听力原文及答案详解

2015年12月六级听力答案第二套1.B) She is unable to use the new computerprogram.2.A) He prefers to stay home for the holiday.3.A) The location for their new office.4.C) A number of cell phones were found after the lastshow.5.B) The construction schedule may not be met.6.D) She does not hold on to bitter feelings.7.A) The man is trying to sell the woman ahouse.8.C) They are launching a campaign to attract womenvoters.9.B) Touch his heart.10.A) He is good at singing operas.11.C) Go to work and wrap himself up in music.12. A) How he does his job.13. C) They write the first version of newsstories.14. B) Having little time to read the news before going onthe air.15. A) It serves as a reminder of sad news.16.D) It gives pleasure to both adults andchildren.17. B) They were small circus figures made ofwire.18. C) In art.19. D) They attract students from all over theworld.20. A) Everyone has a right to an education appropriate tohis potential.21. A) He treats all his students in a fairmanner.22. A) It equals more than 30 million barrels of oil eachday.23. D) It eventually turns into heat.24. B) When it operates at near capacity.25. C) Inefficient use of energy.26. illustrate27. clarifying28. derived from29. particularly30. preview31. set the stage32. principal33. communicating34. For instance35. reveals2015年12月六级听力原文第一版本文内容由有道考神原创，转载时请注明出处。

大学英语听力教程上册unit12原文及答案

Unit TwelvePart One StatementsComplete each of the statements with what you hear and choose A or B that explains th~word or phrase in bold.l. Years ago, Craig Breedlove set a speed record. He raced across flat land made of salt, anthe went as fast as 600 miles per hour in his special car. ( B )2. Some sports are so interesting that people everywhere go in for them. ( A )3. One learns to fight hard but fight fair, to win without pride and to lose with grace. ( A )4. One day the French King overheard two women laughing at him as he played andhe immediately banned the sport. ( B )5. Rules restrict players under 23 years old with the exception of three over-age players. ( A I6. Today, basketball is mainly an indoor game, and the season extends from late fall, throughthe winter, to early spring. ( A )7. So it was what the pupils do in their spare time that really prepares themto t ake their places, in society as citizens when they grow up. ( A )8. She can't accept even mild criticism of her work. ( B )9. Tiffany says she's totally fed up----she's going to give up this awful job and move back toNew York. ( B )10. And I often go swimming on vacation, but only recreational swimming. ( A ) Part Two DialoguesDialogue OneLet's Play Chess(Mr. Wilson and Mr. Dawson are watching some men playing chess.)Mr. Wilson: Let's play chess Mr…Mr. Dawson: Dawson. I haven't played chess for a long time, How about you Mr.... Mr. Wilson: Wilson. That's all fight, Mr. Dawson. I'm a beginner, I've just learnt how to play.Mr. Dawson: Look, there's a chessboard. Those two men have already finished playing.Mr. Wilson: (after they have played for a few minutes) You're a very good player. Mr. Dawson: Not really, but once I won a prize.Mr. Wilson: So did I. I won a prize last week but it was a prize for beginners. Mr. Dawson: My prize was for the best player in the country. Now let's start playing chese seriously.I. Listen to the dialogue and choose the best answer to each of the questions you hear.1. What is the relationship between them ( A )2. What do the two speakers do first ( C )3. How do they get a chessboard ( C )4. What prize did Mr. Wilson win ( A )5. What can we learn from this dialogue ( B )II. Listen to the dialogue again and answer the following questions with Yes or No.1. Does Mr. Dawson often play chess ( No )2. Does Mr. Dawson refuse to play chess with Mr. Wilson ( No )3. Has Mr. Wilson learnt to play chess for a long time ( No )4. Did Mr. Dawson win any prize ( Yes )5. Will they go on playing chess ( Yes )Dialogue TwoFavorite Sports(Joseph and Fletcher just get a chance to know each other at a party. Now they are talkingabout sports.)Fletcher: What's your favorite sport, JosephJoseph: Comparatively speaking, I'm interested in team sports, like basketball and football.How about youFletcher: Contrary to yours, I'm fond of individual sports such as golf and swimming.Joseph: But I also like boxing very much. Some people like such outdoor activities as fishingand mountain-climbing.Fletcher: And there are also people who like to be spectators. They're enthusiastic about games.Joseph: Yes. Although they don't join in any games, yet they usually watch them on TV, orlisten to them over radio.Fletcher: That's right.Joseph: Actually, it's quite necessary for people, men and women, old and young, to do somephysical exercises from time to time.Fletcher: You're fight. Only by doing like this can they be healthy enough.I, Listen to the dialogue and choose the best answer to each of the questions you hear.l. Where does the conversation take place ( B )2. What sport is Joseph interested in ( B )3. What sport is Fletcher interested in ( A )4. What sport does fishing belong to ( C )5. What can we infer from the dialogue ( A )II. Listen to the dialogue again and write T for True or F for False for each statement you hear.l. The game Fletcher is interested in is similar to that of Joseph. ( F )2. Joseph also likes outdoor activities such as fishing and mountain-climbing.3. Some people who are enthusiastic about games like to be spectators. ( T )4. They think watching games on TV and listening to them over radio also do good to one'shealth. ( F )5. They think it's necessary for people to do physical exercises from time to time. ( T )Dialogue ThreeWhy Don't You Join Me at the Gym SometimePeter: Hi, Laura, Where are you heading with that big bagLaura: Hi, Peter, I'm off to the gym, I've got to stay in shape, you know. I try to go three timesa week, but I'm busy so I can't always make it.Peter: I know more women who work out than men. What's the main reason you work outFor your health, or to look goodLaura: To be honest, for both. With women, good looks are always a very important consideration.Peter: If they were honest, most men who work out would admit that they also do it to lookbetter, and not merely for health reasons.Laura: How about you Do you get any regular exercisePeter: I do a lot of walking, for exercise and enjoyment sometimes ten to twenty kilometersat a time but I never go to the gym like you do.Laura: Well, walking is good exercise. How about sportsPeter: Not since my school days. I used to love playing baseball, but it's impossible to getenough people together for a game now. Mostly I just watch sports on TV. Laura: I play tennis fairly regularly with my friends, and sometimes go swimming and cyclingby myself.Peter: Oh, I forgot about that. I go cycling sometimes too. And I often go swimming on vacation. but only recreational swimming.Laura: Why don't you join me at the gym sometime I can get you a guest pass. Peter: Well, maybe someday, but I'm pretty lazy about things like that.I. Listen to the dialogue and choose the best answer to each of the questions you hear.1. Why is Laura so keen on sports ( D )2. What do you know about Peter ( D )3. What sports does Laura go in for ( C )4. What can we learn from the conversation ( D )5. Where might the two speakers have this conversation ( B )II. Listen to the dialogue again and fill in the blanks with the information youLaura meets Peter on her way to the gym in order to stay in shape, look good and enjoy good health. They talk about their favorite sports. Peter does a lot of walking for exercise and enjoyment. He used to love playing baseball. He also goes cycling sometimes and swimming on vacation. Laura likes playing tennis, go swimming and cycling by herself. At last Laura invites Peter to join her at the gym sometime because she can get him a guest pass.Part Three PassagesPassage OneSportsAll over the world people enjoy sports. Sports help to keep people healthy, happy and help them to live longer.Sports change with the season. People play different games in winter and summer. Games and sports often grow out of people's work and everyday activities. The Arabs use horses or camels in much of their everyday life; they use them in their sports, too.Some sports are so interesting that people everywhere go in for them. Football, for example, has spread around the world. Swimming is popular in all countries near the sea or in those with many rivers.Some sports or games go back thousands of years, like running or jumping. Chinese boxing, for example, has a very long history. But basketball and volleyball are rather new. Neither one is a hundred year old yet. People are inventing new sports or games all the time.People from different countries may not be able to understand each other, but after a game they often become good friends. Sports help to train a person's character. One learns to fight hard but fight fair, to win without pride and to lose with grace. I, Listen to the passage and choose the best answer to each of the questions you hear.1. What do sports and games often develop from ( C )2. In what way do the Arabs mostly use horses or camels ( A )3. Where is swimming popular ( D )4. Which of the following have a very long history ( C )5. What can we learn from the passage ( B )II. Listen to the passage again and complete the following sentences with the informationyou hear.1. Sports help to keep people healthy, happy and help them to live longer.2. Sports change with the season. People play different games in winter and summer.3. But basketball and volleyball are rather new. Neither one is a hundred years old yet.4. People are inventing new sports or games all the time.5. Sports help to train a person's character. One learns to fight hard but fight fair. to win withoutpride and to lose with grace.Passage TwoTennisOnce open only to the rich, tennis is becoming more and more popular. Tennis courts are springing up everywhere. There are indoor and outdoor courts and even on the roofs of the skyscrapers. Sporting goods stores are doing a good business in tennis equipment. Tennis clothing has become an important item in fashion world.Early in history tennis was the sport of kings and if one or two of those kings were still ruling today, perhaps no one would be playing the game now. The French king Charles V loved to play tennis, but he was very fat and must have been a funny sight on the tennis court. One day he overheard two women laughing at him as he played and he immediately banned the sport. In England, Henry 1V stopped people from playing tennis because the church leaders of his time were angry that women wore less clothing when they played. For a time tennis was also not allowed in Holland.I, Listen to the passage and choose the best answer to each of the questions you hear.1. What is the topic of this passage ( C )2. Who could play tennis in the past ( C )3. Who would be playing tennis now if one or two kings were still ruling today ( C )4. What do you know about the French king Charles V ( A )5. Why did Henry IV stop people from playing tennis ( B )I. Listen to the passage again and answer the following questions.1. Is tennis a popular sport nowYes.2. How popular is tennis nowTennis courts are springing up everywhere. Sporting goods stores are doing a good business in tennis equipment and tennis clothing has become an important item in fashion world.3. Why did the French king Charles V ban the sportThe king loved to play tennis. But he was very fat. He overheard two women laughing at himas he played so he banned the sport.4. Who was Henry IVHe was the king of England.5. In which country was tennis also not allowed for a timeIn Holland.Passage ThreeThree Popular Sports in the United StatesIf you judge by the number of people who go to see the games and by the number of those who actually play it, basketball is probably the most popular sport in the United States today. It is an indoor game, and the season extends from late fall, through the winter, to early spring. There are many professional teams, but for the most part basketball is a school sport. There is hardly a high school or college in the country that does not have its team and its loyal fans.In spring and summer, the most popular sport is baseball. During the warm weather you can see young men and boys playing this game in any part of the country. Radio and television bring the details of the big games to every comer of the land, and the activities of the professional teams are a topic of conversation for Americans everywhere.In the fall, the most popular sport is football. As you know, this is not the same kind of game that is so popular in other parts of the word. Like basketball and baseball, it is typically American, and those who have never seen it before have difficulty seeing any sense in it. But for most of the spectators the game itself is not so important as the music, the cheering, and the festive spirit that go with it.I. Listen to the passage and choose the best answer to each of the questions you hear.1. How do you judge that basketball is probably the most popular sport in the United Statestoday ( C )2. Where is a basketball game often played ( A )3. Whom can you see during the warm weather playing baseball in any part of thecounty ( B )4. What is the most popular sport in the autumn ( C )5. For most of the spectators what is more important ( D )II. Listen to the passage again and write T for True or F for False for each statement you hear.1. The basketball season extends from early spring to late fall. ( F )2. Most of the high schools and colleges have no basketball teams of their own. ( F )3. In spring and summer, the most popular sport is baseball. ( T )4. Radio and television often broadcast big baseball games to the whole country. ( T )5. American football is also popular in other parts of the world. ( F )Part Four Idioms and ProverbsI. In this part, you will be presented with ten sentences. Listen carefully and write them down.1. A desperate person will go to any length.2. A bad workman quarrels with his tools.3. Blood is thicker than water.4. Time cures all things.5. Don't count your chickens before they' re hatched.6. There is more than one way to skin a cat.7. First come, first served.8. He who laughs last laughs best.9. It's no use crying over the spilt milk.10. Laziness in youth spells regret in old age.II. In this part, you will hear ten sentences. In each sentence there is one idiomthat is givenbelow. Listen and guess its meaning from the context.Script:careful talking to the police tomorrow; a slip of the tongue could get us into big trouble.2. Learning English may be a difficult process, but in the long run it will be worth it.3. This may save money in the short run, but it's going to be expensive in the long run.4. My little brother follows me everywhere and asks a million questions. He is so annoying. Ithink he's a pain in the neck.5. We're planning a picnic for tomorrow afternoon. I hope it doesn't rain. Let'skeep our fingers crossed.6. Joanne is one of our best employees. She does reports quickly and accuratelyshe's really on the ball.7. He would rather discuss important things face to face than on the telephone.8. When the man went to jail for stealing, he lost face among his family and friends.9. Mary didn't want to go to the party, but she didn't want to hurt her friends'feelings. She told a white lie when she said, "I can't go to the party. I'm not feeling well."10. Everyone in the room sat quietly waiting for someone else to speak first.Daniel finally suggested that we play a game to break the ice. Then everyone started talking.Keys:1. to say something by accident2. in the distant future3. in the near future4. a bothersome (an annoying) person or event5. to wish strongly for something6. intelligent, knowledgeable, hardworking7. in each other's presence8. lose the respect of others9. a harmless lie10. make people comfortable at the beginning of a meeting or in a gathering Five Exercises for HomeworkPart Five Exercises for HomeworkI. Short ConversationsIn this part, you will hear ten short conversations. Each of them is followed by a question. After the question, you are supposed to choose a correct answer from the four choices.1. W: I don't see a gas station anywhere ahead.M: I hope we find one before we run out of gas.Q : What does the man mean ( B )2. W: What a crowd!M: This is the worst time. The morning classes are just over. Everybody is hungry andrushes here to have lunch.Q: When does this conversation take place ( B )3. W: You didn't speak up at the meeting today.M: I couldn't think of anything to say. Q: What does the man mean ( A )4. M: Are you going to replace the light switch yourselfW: Why should I call an electricianQ: What does the woman imply ( C )5. M: If you can make up your mind about the color, I can start on the outside of your house byearly next week.W: Well, fight now I think I want white for the window frame and yellow for the wall. ButI'll let you know tomorrow for sure.Q: Whom is the woman talking to ( A )6. M: I'd like to reserve this room on Monday and Wednesday from 9 to 11 a.m.W: I'm sorry, It's only available in the afternoon on those days, but you can use it on Tues-day and Thursday morning if you like.Q: Where does this conversation take place ( B )7. M: Fasten your seat belts please, Madam.W: Of course, I didn't realize we were planning to land so soon.Q: What can we learn about the man ( C )8. M: I saw Bill today. He invited us to dinner tomorrow night.W: That's nice. But I really don't know him, and besides I have so much work to do.Q : What does the woman mean ( B )9. W: I would like to check out now. My name is Nacy Muns, Room 1112.M: Yes, here you are. The rate on that room is $30. You made a long distance call, person-to-person, so the telephone bill is $12.Q : How much does the woman have to pay ( C )10. W: What happens in the first part of the filmM: To tell you the truth, I don't remember because it almost put me to sleep.Q : What does the man think of the film ( B )II PassagePassage OneBad Effect or Good EffectExercise is often said to be good for everyone. But a new study has shown that exercise could be unhealthy, especially for people past middle age. The study wasdone with mice. It showed that although mild (xo.适度的) exercise had a good effect on the muscles of young mice, it harmed the muscles of mice past middle age.The three groups of mice in the experiment aimed in age at young, middle-aged, and elderly humans. The mice were placed on a treadmill (~'~) 30 minutes a day for a five-week period. At the end of that time, the young mice's leg muscles had increased almost 30 percent in weight, but those of the old mice were reduced by 25 percent. No clear pattern showed for the middle-aged mice. David Gershon, an expert who carded out the experiment, explained that the older mice's muscles were probably already breaking down and that exercise worsened the condition. An earlier study by Gershon showed that middle-aged mice benefited from exercise if they started exercising young and continued it.It's clear that because the tests were done on mice, drawing conclusions about human is too early. But the studies do not totally support the theory that exercise is good under any condition. Let's use the tests on mice as a bridge for other studies. Listen to the passage and choose the best answer to each of the questions you hear.1. Why were the mice of different ages used in the study ( C )2. Where were the mice placed ( D )3. What effect did the exercise have on the older mice's muscles ( B )4. Which of the following is the most proper title for the passage ( A ) I5. What was the purpose of experimenting with mice ( D )Passage TwoFootballDo you like playing football Football is the world's most popular game, played in more countries than any other sport. Football has been an Olympic game since 1900. And now it is getting more and more popular all over the world.In 1900, football became one of the first team sports included in the Olympic Games. Duringthe 2000 Sydney Games, the sport celebrated 100 years of Olympic football. Women's football was introduced at the 1996 Olympic Games, where the final attracted a world record crowd for a women's sporting event of 76,000 people. Olympic women footballers must be at least 16 years old.The modem game of football started with the foundation of the Football Association of England in 1863. The ancient Chinese, Greeks and Romans played a similar game, long before English kings the 1300s and 1400s were trying to outlaw the violent sport. Professionals are allowed in the men's tournament. Rules restrict players under 23 years 01d with the exception of three over-age players. At the Athens 2004 Olympic Games there will be an increase in the number of women's teams from 8 to 10. The men's tournament will not change and be set at 16 teams.Listen to the passage and answer the following questions.1. When did football find its way into Olympic GamesIn 1900.2. When was women's football introduced at the Olympic gamesIn 1996.3. How old should Olympic women footballer beAt least 16 years old.4. When was the Football Association of England foundedIn 1863.5. How many men's teams will be allowed in the men's tournament16 teams.Passage ThreeBicycle Messengers OlympicsThere is a special kind of race in San Francisco. Since the streets are so crowded with cars, people ride bikes to deliver packages. Once a year these bike messengers have a race.It is the Bike Messenger World Championships. More than 600 riders from 25 countries compete. A lot of the riders like the competition. Some of the riders think that if they win, they will be able to get a job anywhere.Some riders just like being there. They have a lot of fun and meet other riders. They also like tiding the steep hills.Some riders have tattoos. Some have pierced body parts. Some have wild hairstyles. Others have a clean cut look. There were two messengers with only one leg.They started the event by having 5,000 people ride their bikes through town. They wanted other people to be aware of what they did.Listen to the passage and complete the following sentences with the information you hear1. People ride bikes to deliver packages because the streets are so crowed with cars.2. It is the Bike Messenger World Championships. More than 600 riders from 25 countriescompete.3. Some riders just like being there. They have a lot of fun and meet other riders.4. Some riders have tattoos. Some have pierced body parts. Some have wild hairstyles.5. They started the event by having 5,000 people ride their bikes through town. They wantedother people to be aware of what they did. III. A story for RetellingHere is a story. Listen and retell it.She Deserves It!My friend and I were playing baseball last week, and we went to a baseball field. My girlfriend was with us, but she decided that she wanted to take a nap in the outfield. So she took a blanket and she was laying down. She was pretty much out of the way. She was in the safe place for the most part. A little bit later in the afternoon, my friend was batting and I was pitching, I threw the ball and he hit the ball relatively close to her. She was sleeping and she had no idea the ball was coming towards her, so I started yelling and the ball just missed her. I saw the ball just missed her, I started yelling at her to move. She wouldn't listen to me. She was just sleeping saying that everything was okay. I got fed up and thought,"If a ball hits her she deserves it .She deserves to be hit she's being too stubborn." So I said to my friend, "Nick, you know what, go ahead and hit her. She deserves it." On the very next pitch, he hit the ball really hard and it hit fight into my leg and dropped me. I fell down in a serious pain. My girlfriend came running over. It was very ironic. He'd hit me so hard that the stitching on the baseball left imprint on my leg that lasted for about two days.。

2015年12月四级听力真题2

2015年12月四级听力真题21.A) The agenda for the board of directors' meetingB) The details of the meeting to be held next week.C) The reason for the man's absence from the meetingD) The time for the man's visit to the woman's company. 2.A) At a travel agency.B) At a department store.C) In a library.D) In a post office.3.A) He cannot hear the woman's call.B) He cannot get through to New York.C) He cannot recall the phone number.D) He cannot find a public phone nearby.4.A) Watch a movie with the woman.B) Revise his thesis in the office.C) Do some shopping with Jane.D) Discuss his thesis with Prof. Hudson.5.A) He just cannot work properly without a watch.B) He has no idea where he can buy a gold watch.C) He still does not know where he left his watch.D) He is not sure what went wrong with his watch.6.A) He forgot all about what he said.B) He slipped and hurt his head.C) He was sorry for being off sick last week.D) He thought the woman's car had been sold.7.A) She should try to catch an earlier bus.B) She is absent from his class too often.C) She is always making excuses for being late.D) She should come up with a better excuse.8.A) He is going to help the woman out.B) He has to move out of the building soon.C) He is on his way to see a real estate agent.D) He will stay with the woman's brother. 长对话 2 篇Questions 9 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.9.A) From the wanted column.B) From some of her friends.C) From a telephone directory.D) From a television commercial.10.A) She received full-time education abroad.B) She graduated from an open university.C) She finished her secondary school.D) She studied in a vocational college.11.A) She is a shorthand-typist.B) She works as a tour guide.C) She is a policewoman.D) She teaches an evening class.Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard. 12.A) It provides him with career opportunities.B) It helps enlarge his customer network.C) It has been off and on for ten years.D) It was interrupted for four years.13.A) Individualized service.B) Traditional setting.C) Home-made beer.D) Social games.14.A) The quality of beer.B) The atmosphere.C) The owner's attitude.D) The right location.15.A) It is a rather tough job.B) It is a profitable business.C) It helps old people kill time.D) It makes retirees feel useful.Passage OneQuestions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard. 16.A) It is becoming increasingly popular.B) It helps the user to escape reality.C) It gives rise to serious social instability.D) It hurts a person and those around them. 17.A) They use drugs just for fun.B) They take drugs to get high.C) They use drugs as medicine.D) They keep drug use a secret.18.A) It is quite common in entertainment circles.B) It is the cause of various social problems.C) It is hard to get rid of.D) It is fatal to the user.Passage TwoQuestions 19 to 22 are based on the passage you have just heard. 19.A) Taking up exercises after recovery.B) Producing tasty healthy frozen food.C) Finding new ways to cure heart disease.D) Going on a diet upon leaving the hospital.20.A) It was carefully tested with consumers.B) It was promoted by health organizations.C) It was disapproved by many diet experts.D) It was highly expected by the general public. 21.A) Competitive price. .B) Low expectations.C) Vigorous promotionD) Unique ingredients.22.A) It was suggested by the firm's vice-president.B) It matches the food's dark green packaging.C) It has a positive implication for consumers.D) It tricks the elders into impulse purchasing.Passage ThreeQuestions 23 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard.23.A) It is practiced in most of the states.B) It will be abolished sooner or later.C) It has drawn a lot of criticism from overseas.D) It has to be approved by the Supreme Court.24.A) Whether the practice should be allowed to continue in future.B) Whether there should be a minimum age limit for execution.C) What type of criminals should receive it.D) What effect it might have on youngsters.25.A) The court sentenced him to life in prison for killing two friends.B) The governor changed his death sentence to life in prison.C) He was the first minor to be executed in South Carolina.D) He was sentenced to death for a crime he committed as a minor.答案速查短对话：1—5 DCBDC 6—8 ACB长对话：9—11 BCA 12—15 CDCA短文听力：16—18 DBC 19—22 BABC 23—25 ABD听力文本1.W: Hello, Mr. Harrison, thanks for calling, now, when will it be good for you to visit our company?M: Well, in fact, I can come almost anytime next month and probably toward the end of the week will be best for me.Q: What are the speakers talking about?2.W: Can you help me find a book on South America?M: What specifically would you like to know of that? We catalogue our books in many different ways.Q: Where does the conversation most probably take place?3.M: I 'm trying to make a call to New York and haven 'bteenable to get through, can you help me?W: Sure, try my phone.Q: What is the man ' s problem?4.M: I have to go to Professor Hudson ' office to discmusysthesis, if time allows, I ' d likgeo tt o the movies with you when income back.W: I don ' t think I can make it and goinhgospping with Jane right now. Q: What is the man going to do first?5.W: Why are so upset and worried?M: I have been racking my brains all morning, trying to recall where I put my gold watch? But it has been in vain.Q: What do we learn about the man?6.W: I thought you said you are going to Colly last week about the car selling.M: Oh, I 'm sorirtyc, ompletely slipped my mind.Q: What does the man mean?7.W: I tried to catch the bus but couldn m'ak t e it, so I ' m late for class. M: Enough excuse. Are you ready for what you ' ll say tomorrow? Q: What does the man imply about the woman?8.M: The Apartment Building I live in is going to be torn down before the end of this month. I don know w'h t at to do.W: Well, my brother is a real estate agent. He can now pick us think.Q: What do we learn about the man?Long Conversation 1 听力原文：M-Athena Employment Agency. Good morning!W-Good morning! I wonder if you can help me. I am looking for a job.M-I will see what we can do. Aha, have you been to us before?W- No, but you have managed to get jobs for some of my friends(. ——第9 题答案： A )From some of her friends. )So I thought perhaps you know.M-Yes, I see. First of all, could you give me your full name?W- Yes, of course. Susan Horace.M-Good. Could I have your phone number?W-Yes, double seven double eight double nine two (7788992)M-Fine, and your date of birth please?W-February 3rd, 1980.M-Thank you! Now, education, which school did you go to?W- I went to a Secondary school in south town—. — (第10 题答案： A ) She finished her secondary schoo)l.M-And have you been to college?W- No, I left full-time education when I was 18.M-I see, any qualifications?W- Yes, I gained a short hand and typing diplomat evening classes.s good! Now where are you working tahte moment?M- ThatW-Well, I got a job as a shorthand typist—, —（第11题答案：D）She isa shorthand-typist. ）but I am not enjoying it very much and it doesn ' t pay very well.M-I see. Have you applied for any other jobs?W- Yes, I thought I ' d like to be a saleswoman but they turned me down because I was too short.M-What would you like to do now then?W-Well, I think I would like to work in a travel agency.M- I see, I think the best thing is for me to see what we may find for you.And thenLong Conversation 2 听力原文：W -Steve, can you tell me how long have you bee n a pub owner?M-Well, four years I suppose. I got involved with pubs off and on for ten years.（第12题答案：B）It has been of andon for ten years」havesort of done hotel work. And I also ran a restaurant pub and now I have got what you have called an old fashioned pub. That is a public bar with all the social games going with it, ---------------------------------------- （第13 题答案:C）Social games.）which is what we have always wanted to have, you know.W-It sounds like you have always worked in pubs but not always in this one.M-No, no, I work in quite variety of pubs.W-What makes a good pub? I mean you said, you know, it has got a good variety of things.M-Well, I think having right customers to start with, selling the right beer, keeping ingood and most of all keeping a good attitude to yourse (lf —— 第 14 题答案 : B )The owner 's attitude ). even though you probably feel tired, but the idea is if you generate from you side, it got to effect the other side if you are getting the right customers in. W-Yes, I must say that is one thing that always strikes me about being apub owner, I mean a lot of people think that is a nice job, you know.seems to me that is actually a very hard work (. ——第 15题答案: D )It is a rather tough job. ) 短文 1： To help ourselves and others, it 's important to know something about drugs. A drug is a chemical substance. It can bring about a physical, emotional or mental change in people. Alcohol and tobacco are drugs. A substance found in coffee and some softdrinks is also a drug. (16) Drug abuse is the use of the drug legal or illegal that hurts the person orsomeone close to him. A drug user is the person who takes the drug. There are many kinds of drug users. Experimental users may try drugs once or twice. They want to see what the effects would be. (17) Recreational users take drugs to get high. They usedrugs with friends or at parties to get into the mood of things. Regular users take drugs Everybody says oh, I would love to retire and gectoau ntry pub b ”ut itall the time. But they are often able to keep up with the normal routine of work. Dependent users can believe anything but drugs. Their whole life centers around drugs. They feel extreme mental or physical pain without drugs. It ' s nowt a lys easy to tell if someone is using drugs. In the earlier stages, drug use is often hard to see. Sometimes people like drugs or need drugs so much they can do'w t ithout them. They are dependent upon drugs. (18) Only a few kinds of drugs can cause physical dependents, but almost any drug one is misused can make a person think you need it all the time. By this time, it ' s too late on the person is hawked.Questions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard.Q16 What does the speaker say about the drug abuse?Q17 What does the speaker say about recreational drug users?Q18 What does the speaker say about drug dependents?Passage TwoAccording to Charles Happer, Chairman of Canogrose, the Healthy Choice line of frozen dinners, began with his own heart attack. It ' s beenbrought on by years of eating anything he could get his hands on. (19) Ashe' lsying in hospital, recovering, Happer imagined a line of healthy frozen foods, the Tasty Good. (20) The Healthy Choice product line was carefully tested with consumers before being introduced to the general public. Canogrose ' s research and development staff spent a year working under the instruction—“ Whatever the cost, don ' t sacrifice taste ” . Thefirstest market results surprised even the Canogroseteam:the low sodium low fat frozen dinners sold much better than expected. According to the firm 's vice president of marketing and sale(2s1, ) we benefited from low expectations. The products were much better than people thought they would be. This finding supported Canogrose 'dsecision to position a product against other high quality frozen dinners, rather than as a diet or health food. The new product 'bsrand 'nsame and packaging were an important part of the development process. (22)The name Healthy Choice was chosen for the positive implication it held for consumers. Because Canogrose though the product would be an impulse purchase, it was important to make the item stand out in a freezer case. This was accomplished though the dark green packaging that not only differed from the competitors, but also suggested freshness and richnessin vitamins.Questions 19 to 22 are based on the passage you have just heard. Q19 What did Charles Happer think of while he was in hospital?Q20 What does the passagesay about the Health Choice product linebefore it went to market?Q21 What is said tocontribute to Canogrose ' s buniess success?Q22 What does the speaker say about the name Healthy Choice? Passage Three (23) In the United States, 36 states currently allowed capital punishment for serious crimes, such as murder. Americans have always argued about the death penalty. Today, there is a serious question about this iss—ue(24) Should there be a minimumage limit for executing criminals? In other words, is it right to convict murderers who kill when they are minors, that is under the age of 18, to receive the death penalty. In most other countries of the world, there is no capital punishment for minors. In the United States, though, each state makes its own decision. Of the 36 states that allowed the death penalty, 30 permit the execution of minors. In the state of South Carolina, a convicted murderer was given the death penalty for a crime he committed while he was a minor. In 1977, when he was 17 years old, James Terry Roach and two friends cruelly murdered three people. Roach'lsawyer fought the decision to execute him. The young murder remained on death roll for ten years while his lawyer appeals to the governor. The lawyer argued that it wrong to ex'ec s ute a person for a crime he committed while he was a minor. In the United Sates, the governor of a state has the power to change a sentencefrom the death penalty to life in prison. (25) Nonetheless, the governor of South Carolina refused to stop the execution. Roach was finally executed in 1986. Questions 23 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard. Q23 What does the speaker say about the death penalty in the United States? Q24 What is the focus of the debate around the death penalty?Q25 What does the speaker say about James Terry Roach?。

高中英语空中听力答案

高中英语空中听力答案听力原文：(Text 1)M: The city government has decided to build a new highschool.W: It's about time! I don't know why it took so long.(Text 2)M: Mr. and Mrs. White have engaged a room at one of the besthotels in Beijing and they'll stay there for a week.W: Yes, they're going especially to celebrate their weddinganniversary.(Text 3)M: Mary is fond of camping, isn't she?W: Yes, she often goes for weeks at a time.(Text 4)M: I wish I could get used to the American customs of usingfirst names.W: We usually call good friends by their first names.(Text 5)M: Lucy, can you tell me when Linda will get here?W: I'm not sure, but she is supposed to be here at ten to nine.(Text 6)M: Well, Betty, how was your shopping trip with Susan thisafternoon?W: Don't ask me.M: What do you mean? Did something go wrong?W: Susan thought I had said I would meet her at theDepartment Store at 2:30 when I really said 2o'clock. Thenshe thought I had said the main entrance in the front when Ireally said the east entrance.M: Well, did you ever get together?W: Yes, but it's a wonder that we did. I had given up waitingand had gone inside to the women's clothing department. Shehad done the same thing. We met by accident. By that time itwas 3 o'clock.M: Did you get what you wanted? I remember you said youwanted to get a sweater.W: No, a blouse. But by that time, the ones on sales were allgone. So I settled for a skirt.(Text 7)M: Helen, can you tell us a little bit about where you haveworked before?W: Well, my last job was with Format.M: And when did you start to work there?W: Two years ago.M: So why did you decide to leave?W: Well, perhaps you've heard that the pany closed downearlier this year.M: Yes, we've heard about it. And where did you work beforeFormat?W: Ideal Systems.M: How long did you work for them?W: For ten years, as a secretary.M: And why did you leave that job as a secretary?W: Well, I felt I needed a change. I think I learned all I couldthere.M: OK, that’s enough on your work experiences. You are listed.(Text 8)celebrate it?M: I don’t know. We have no Spring Festival in our country.W: But the Spring Festival is the biggest holiday of the year inour country. People are busy shopping and preparingpresents for their relatives and friends before the, New Year’sEve.M: That sounds exciting.W: Children usually put on their new clothes on the first day ofthe Lunar New Year. And they also can get some moneygiven by the elders as a Lunar New Year gift on the NewYear’s Eve.M: It’s really quite interesting.W: And all the family members must e back home on theNew Year’s Eve no matter how far they are away from home.We call it "get--together". What are you going to do on theNew Year’s Eve?M: My teacher, Professor Wang and his wife have invited me tohave dinner together.W: Sounds great.(Text 9)M: You know that in China all the children should go to schooland must finish the primary and junior school.It's the law.W: Yes, I know this quite well. But still there are some childrenwho can't go to school because of their poverty.M: Yes, it’s a matter of money. You see, education here is notpletely free for the students. If it were so it would costthe government too much money.W: Do all parents send their children to state schools?M: Yes, nearly all of them. If you are rich, you may prefer tosend your children to private schools, but it takes a lot ofmoney.(Text 10)Ladies and gentlemen, thank you very much. I won't take much of your time. Jayal motors has decided to move into the export business. Now, we weren’t sure till late yesterday afternoon about this decision. I didn't tell you anything before that because we had to make research on the market first. Now then, I went to Australia to see if I could get us an export market. Two days ago we got word that we had got our first export order: 100 bikes, delivery in two months. Now you all know the situation on the home market. We’re a small pany. The big panies are moving into the provinces and putting small firms like us out of business. We have got to expand, and we can't afford to lose this chance. We can't afford to make any mistakes.第一节(共 5小题;每小题 1.5 分，满分 7.5 分)1. What’s the woman’s opinion about the schoo l?A. It would be a better school.B. It should be built.C. It isn’t needed.2. Why will Mr. and Mrs. White go to Beijing?A. To have a visit there.B. To celebrate their birthday.C. To celebrate their wedding anniversary.3. What does the woman say about Mary?A. She hasn't gone camping for weeks.B. She likes long camping trips.C. It takes her a long time to plan her camping.4. What is the man talking about?A. The woman's name.B. A custom that is new to him.C. American names.5. When should Linda get here?A. At 8:50.B. At 9:00.C. At 10:00.第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)听第 6 段材料，回答第 6-8 题。

2015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)

2015年12月大学英语四级考试真题答案及详解（第2套）PART ⅠWriting思维导图学习应该是一个终生的过程Learning Should Be a Lifelong Process第一段结合谚语，引出话题：终身学习的重要性(the importance of lifelong learning)。

第二段分析终身学习对于现代社会的我们如此重要的原因。

在快速发展的信息时代，我们必须通过不断学习来紧跟时代潮流(keep pace with the times)，否则将会失去很多机会(too outdated to seize any opportunities)。

作者通过出租车司机使用打车软件增加收入和家庭主妇开网店赚钱两个例子来进一步支持自己的论点，避免说理空洞。

第三段引用谚语“活到老学到老”(it is never too old to learn)进一步呼应和深化主题、总结全文：学习无关乎年龄。

只有不断学习，才能在迅猛发展的社会中发挥自身潜能(achieve our potential)、生活得更好。

〇高分范文Learning Should Be a Lifelong Process①It is often said that learning is a daily experience and a lifetime mission. ②The saying indicates the importance of lifelong learning, which we have been lectured over and over again.③Lifelong learning is crucial to our life and career in modern society. ④Living in the Information Age, we have to keep pace with the times through ceaseless learning; otherwise, we'll be too outdated to seize any opportunities. ⑤For example, a taxi driver who learns to use a Taxi App such as Didi can make much more money than those who don't; a housewife who opens a shop online can even out-earn a white-collar worker. ⑥All of their success can be attributed to their constant learning in addition to the progress of technology.⑦As an old saying goes, it is never too old to learn. Thus, learning is an attitude regardless of age. ⑧Only through learning ceaselessly can we achieve our potential and live a better life in this rapidly developing society.〇精彩点评①开门见山，引出谚语。

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Listening SectionI. Pictures 看图辨义– 26% 每题6.5分Listen to the questions. Then choose the best answer according to each picture.A.For questions number 1 and 2, please look at picture A.(C) 1. What does this picture show?A. A curator giving a serious lecture.B. A novel dedicated to a young man.C. A musician performing for friends.D. A firm abolitionist at a conference.(B) 2. What is the girl probably saying?A. Will the slaves soon be released?B. Are there any lyrics for this tune?C. What caused the civil war to end?D. Can we explore the archive now?B.For questions number 3 and 4, please look at picture B.(D) 3. What are these people doing?A. They’re passing the time at home.B. They’re making a proclamation.C. They’re looking at some debaters.D. The y’re admiring a precious urn.(C) 4. What is the man probably telling the woman?A. It’s a bad assumption about economics.B. It’s quite easy to keep this cabin clean.C. It’s an artifact of an early civilization.D. It’s be st to hire a medical professional.II. Best Response 最佳回应句– 32% 每题8分Choose the best response to each question or statement.(B) 5. I hardly recognized Peter when I saw himlast week.A. Well, he forgot to shop for food.B. Oh? Does he look different now?C. That’s why his legs and feet hurt.D. Really? Did he get a good price?(B) 6. Daniel and I recently purchased a smallcabin.A. Can you play it yet?B. Is it near a big lake?C. How fast does it go?D. Does it sound nice?(D) 7. Is this a photo of your sister’s spouse?A. Yes, it needs a few repairs.B. Yes, it’s quite comfortable.C. No, she doesn’t have a job.D. N o, she isn’t even married.(C) 8. How did you pass the time during that longflight?A. I insisted on a window seat.B. I bought my ticket in advance.C. I read an interesting novel.D. I arrived during the morning.III. Short Conversations 简短会话– 24% 每题8分Listen to the conversations. Then answer the questions.(A) 9.M: How do you like your new job at the bank?W: It’s been very stressful so far.M: Why?W: Well, the re’s just so much to learn. My supervisor is always watching me andexpects me to do everything perfectly!M: Oh, I see.Q: Why is the woman unhappy with her job?A. She’s under a lot of pressure.B. She wasn’t offered a promotion.C. Her salary isn’t h igh enough.D. Her boss has been ignoring her.(D) 10.M: Hi. Susan. How was your basketball game?W: OK.M: Did you get to play?W: Yes. Coach Andrews substituted me for Mary during the second half.M: Great. Did you score any points?W: No, I did n’t.Q: What happened during the game?A. Susan argued with the officials.B. Susan won the game for her team.C. Susan hurt herself several times.D. Susan took someone else’s place.(A) 11.W: Why do you want to turn on the TV?M: The president is going to make aproclamation.W: About what?M: The first day of March. From now on, it will be a public holiday.W: Oh. In memory of our country’s founder?M: That’s right.W: OK, then. Let’s watch.Q: What are these people mainly discussing?A. An important public announcement.B. Big problems for the government.C. Broadcasts of popular sports events.D. The election of a national leader.IV. Short Talk 短文– 18% 每题6分Listen to the passage. Then choose the best answer for each question.Peter has been an amateur magician for years. When he was young, he was totally wrapped up in magic. His idols were famous magicians, so he watched them on TV whenever he could. He also learned magic from books and videos. Then he began to perform for his friends. They loved his shows, so they asked him to perform at birthday parties and other events. Recently, Peter has been doing more and more shows. He’s also made a big decision to quit his job at a post office and become a professional magician. He knows that it may be stressful for him to earn a living in this way. But he loves magic, so he thinks it will be a great career. (C) 12. What did Peter have when he was young?A. A wonderful pet.B. A room of his own.C. A special hobby.D. An interest in math.(B) 13. How did Peter entertain his friends when hewas young?A. He played popular tunes.B. He did interesting tricks.C. He told the funniest jokes.D. He taught them to dance.(A) 14. What did Peter probably do in the job he justquit?A. He handled mail.B. He sold insurance.C. He designed cars.D. He flew planes. Reading SectionI. Passage Completion 文意选填– 30% 每题3分Read the passage and fill in each blank with the correct word or phrase.Two hundred years ago today, Abraham Lincoln, one of America’s greatest presidents, was born. As America’s 16th president, he guided the United States through a (1)______ period in history.Born in a one-room (2)______, Abraham Lincoln went to school for less than one year, but he loved to read and (3)______ himself. Law and government interested him, and he became a (4)______ debater. His debates made him (5)______ with many Americans, and that led to his election as president in 1860.During his presidency, Ameri ca’s Civil War began. He worked very hard to keep the U.S. together as one (6)______ during that time. He also (7)______ slavery, thus freeing millions of slaves. But on April 14, 1865, (8)______ struck. Abraham Lincoln was shot while watching a play. He died the (9)______ day.Abraham Lincoln is remembered as a strong man who (10)______ America during difficult times. And his humble beginnings continue to show people that anything is possible for those who work hard.(A) educated (B) following (C) skilled (D) ended (E) cabin (F) tragedy (G) painful (H) led (I ) nation (J) popularII. Reading Comprehension 阅读理解–24% 每题6分Read the paragraphs. Then answer the questions.Jazz was first played over a century ago in New Orleans, a vibrant city on the Mississippi river. Early in the 20th century, many jazz artists also performed on big steam-powered boats that carried passengers between New Orleans and other cities along the Mississippi. This helped jazz spread from New Orleans to the rest of the U.S. The lively kind of jazz that was played on these boats came to be known as “riverboat jazz.”Since those days, the popularity of riverboat jazz has spread far beyond New Orleans or even America. In fact, one of the best places to hear riverboat jazz today is at the Riverboat Jazz Festival in Denmark. This small country in northern Europe is mainly known for its lovely cities and countryside, its royal castles and palaces, and its thriving art scene. But every June, it also draws 40,000 to 45,000 riverboat jazz lovers. They descend on the small city of Silkeborg, where jazz is performed for four days. About 65 jazz bands and solo jazz artists give performances on outdoor stages as well as in restaurants, cafés, pubs and even churches. During the festival, visitors can also enjoy jazz on boats that go up and down the nearby Gudena river. The performan ces during the festival aren’t limited to riverboat jazz. Many other jazz styles are performed as well.(B) 11.According to the writer, what did people usethe Mississippi river for a century ago?A. Waste management.B. Public transportation.C. Several types of sports.D. A source of fresh water.(D) 12. What does the writer describe in thispassage?A. A theme park.B. A local debate.C. A brief holiday.D. A yearly event.(A) 13. According to this passage, what can you seein Denmark?A. The homes of kings and queens.B. A famous, religious landmark.C. Lovely, snow-covered mountains.D. National houses of parliament.(C) 14. According to the author, why do many peoplecome to Silkeborg?A. To relax beside the ocean.B. To try some unusual food.C. To see and hear musicians.D. To arrange business deals.。