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2010年6月英语四级全真预测试卷及答案详解(1)2010年6月大学英语四级考试全真预测试卷一Model Test OnePart I Writing (30 minutes)Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a composition one topic: City Problems. You should write at least 120 words following the outline given below in Chinese:1. 越来越多的人涌入大城市，有些问题随之产生2. 比较明显的大问题有……3. 我对这种现象的想法City ProblemsPart II Reading Comprehension (Skimming and Scanning) (15 minutes)Directions: In this part, you will have 15 minutes to go over the passage quickly and answer the questions on Answer Sheet 1.For questions 1-7, markY (for YES) if the statement agrees with the information given in the passage;N (for NO) if the statement contradicts the information given in the passage;NG (for NOT GIVEN) if the information is not given in the passage.For questions 8-10, complete the sentences with the information given in the passage.Scientists Weigh Options for Rebuilding New OrleansAs experts ponder how best to rebuild the devastated (毁坏)city, one question is whether to wall off—or work with—the water.Even before the death toll from Hurricane Katrina is tallied, scientists are cautiously beginning to discuss the future of New Orleans. Few seem to doubt that this vital heart of U.S. commerce and culture will be restored, but exactly how to rebuild the city and its defenses to avoid a repeat catastrophe is an open question. Plans for improving its levees and restoring the barrier of wetlands around New Orleans have been on the table since 1998, but federal dollars needed to implement them never arrived. After the tragedy, that's bound to change, says John Day, an ecologist at Louisiana State University (LSU) in Baton Rouge. And if there is an upside to the disaster, he says, it's that 'now we've got a clean slate to start from."Many are looking for guidance to the Netherlands, a country that, just like bowl-shaped New Orleans, sits mostly below sea level, keeping the water at bay with a construction of amazing scale and complexity. Others, pointing to Venice's long-standing adaptations, say it's best to let water flow through the city, depositing sediment to offset geologic subsidence—a model that would require a radical rethinking of architecture. Another idea is to let nature help by restoring the wetland buffers between sea and city.But before the options can be weighed, several unknowns will have to be addressed. One is precisely how the current defenses failed. To answer that, LSU coastal scientists Paul Kemp and Hassan Mashriqui are picking their way through the destroyed city and surrounding region, reconstructing the size of water surges by measuring telltale marks left on the sides of buildings and highway structures. They are feeding these data into a simulation of the wind and water around New Orleans during its ordeal."We can't say for sure until this job is done," says Day, "but the emerging picture is exactly what we've predicted for years." Namely, several canals—including the MRGO, which was built to speed shipping in the 1960s—have the combined effect of funneling surges from the Gulf of Mexico right to the city's eastern levees and the lake system to the north. Those surges are to blame for the flooding. "One of the first things we'll see done is the complete backfilling of the MRGO canal," predicts Day, "which could take a couple of years."The levees, which have been provisionally repaired, will be shored up further in the months to come, although their long-term fate is unclear. Better levees would probably have prevented most of the flooding in the city center. To provide further protection, a mobile dam system, much like a storm surge barrier in the Netherlands, could be used to close off the mouth of Lake Pontchartrain. But most experts agree that these are short-term fixes.The basic problem for New Orleans and the Louisiana coastline is that the entire Mississippi River delta is subsiding and eroding, plunging the city deeper below sea level and removing a thick cushion of wetlands that once buffered the coastline from wind and waves. Part of the subsidence is geologic and unavoidable, but the rest stems from the levees that have hemmed in the Mississippi all the way to its mouth for nearly a century to prevent floods and facilitate shipping. As a result, river sediment is no longer spread across the delta but dumped into the Gulf of Mexico. Without a constant stream of fresh sediment, the barrier islands and marshes are disappearing rapidly, with a quarter, roughly the size of Rhode Island, already gone.After years of political wrangling, a broad group pulled together by the Louisiana government in 1998 proposed a massive $14 billion plan to save the Louisiana coasts, called Coast 2050 (now modified into a plan called the Louisiana Coastal Area project). Wetland restorationwas a key component. "It's one of the best and cheapest hurricane defenses," says Day, who chaired its scientific advisory committee.Although the plan was never given more than token funding, a team led by Day has been conducting a pilot study since 2000, diverting part of the Mississippi into the wetlands downstream of the city. "The results are as good as we could have hoped," he says, with land levels rising at about 1 centimeter per year—enough to offset rising sea levels, says Day.Even if the wetlands were restored and new levees were built, the combination of geologic subsidence and rising sea levels will likely sink New Orleans another meter by 2100. The problem might be solved by another ambitious plan, says Roel Boumans, a coastal scientist at the University of Vermont in Burlington who did his ph.D. at LSU: shoring up the lowest land with a slurry of sediment piped in from the river. The majority of the buildings in the flooded areas will have to be razed anyway, he says, "so why not take this opportunity to fix the root of the problem?" The river could deposit enough sediment to raise the bottom of the New Orleans bowl to sea level "in 50 to 60 years," he estimates. In the meantime, people could live in these areas Venice-style, with buildings built on stilts. Boumans even takes it a step further: "You would have to raise everything about 30 centimeters once every 30 years, so why not make the job easier by making houses that can float."Whether that is technically or politically feasible—Day, for one, calls it "not likely" —remains to be seen, especially because until now, the poorest residents lived in the lowest parts of the city. Any decision on how best to protect the city in the future will be tied to how many people will live there, and where. "there may be a large contingent of residents and businesses who choose not to return," says Bill Good, an environmental scientist at LSU and manager of the Louisiana Geological Survey's Coastal Processes section. It is also not yet clear how decisionsabout the reconstruction will be made, says Good, "Since there is no precedent of comparable magnitude." Every level of government is sure to be involved, and "the process is likely to be ad hoc."Even with the inevitable mingling of science and politics, we still have "a unique chance to back out of some bad decisions," says Good, who grew up in New Orleans. "I hope that we don't let this once-in-history opportunity slip through our fingers in the rush to rebuild the city:"1. The passage gives a general description of the suggestions to reconstruct New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina.2. Two examples to deal with water are Netherlands and Venice.3. The canals have nothing to do with the flooding.4. The levees will be shored up further with clear long-term fate.5. The basic problem for New Orleans is the subsidence of Mississippi River delta.6. The key component of Coast 2050 is wetland restoration.7. The plan of Coast 2050 will get billions of federal funding.8. New Orleans will likely sink ________________ by 2100.9. Another ambitious plan is to shoring up the lowest land with a slurry of sediment________________.10. How decisions about the reconstruction will be made is also ________________.Part III Listening Comprehension (35 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 2 with a single line through the centre.11. [A] The man doesn't want to see Mr. Williams.[B] Mr. Jones is in an inferior position to Mr. Williams.[C] Mr. Jones used to be in charge.[D] Mr. Williams doesn't want to see the man.12. [A] They need to make more efforts. [C]The others have done the greater part of it.[B] She felt a bit annoyed. [D] They've finished more than half of it.13. [A] She felt very sorry. [C] She was in a hurry.[B] She felt a bit annoyed. [D] She was surprised.14. [A] The knife belongs to him. [C] The man once borrowed Bob's knife.[B] Bob should mind his own business. [D] Bob's knife isn't as good as that of the man.15. [A] He'll miss the meeting that afternoon. [C] He won't miss the meeting.[B] He can't have an appointment with the host. [D] He is a hardworking man.16. [A] Because she didn't fulfill her promise.[B] Because her mother would be very angry.[C] Because she can't finish the job ahead of schedule.[D]Because she would be the last to finish the job.17. [A] He always talks on the phone for that long if it's toll free.[B] They had so much free time to talk on the phone for that long.[C] They talked on the phone for too long.[D] He wants to know what they talked about.18. [A] At a restaurant. [C] In the office.[B] At the cinema. [D] At a department store.Questions 19 to 22 are based on the conversation you have just heard.19. [A] He is a teacher of English in Cambridge. [C] He is a consultant to a Scottish company.[B] He is a specialist in computer science. [D] He is a British tourist to China.20. [A] 22℃[C] 25℃[B] 23℃[D] 34℃21. [A] With an English family. [C] With a language teacher.[B] In a flat near the college. [D] In a student dormitory.22. [A] Certain things cannot be learned from books.[B] Foreign students had better live on campus.[C] Choice of where to live varies from person to person.[D] British families usually welcome foreign students.Questions 23 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.23. [A] Ways to determine the age of a fossil. [C] A comparison of two shellfish fossils.[B] The identity of a fossil the woman found. [D] Plans for a field trip to look for fossils.24. [A] He has never seen a fossil that old. [C] It is probably a recent specimen.[B] It could be many millions of years old. [D] He will ask the lab how old it is.25. [A] Take it to class. [C] Take it to the lab.[B] Put it in her collection. [D] Leave it with her professor.Section BDirections: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked [A], [B], [C] and [D]. Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the center.Passage OneQuestions 26 to 28 are based on the passage you have just heard.26. [A] She didn't want to be a typist. [C] She was not enthusiastic about typing.[B] She was not energetic enough to do the job. [D] She never went to a university.27. [A] Because nobody wanted to hire her as a pilot.[B] Because she wanted to prove that a woman could fly an airplane.[C] Her parents didn't want to hire a pilot.[D] She did not have enough money to hire a pilot.28. [A] Vienna. [C] India.[B] Baghdad. [D] Australia.Passage TwoQuestions 29 to 32 are based on the passage you have just heard.29. [A] Reading magazine articles. [C] Writing research papers.[B] Reviewing book reports. [D] Selecting information sources.30. [A] Gathering non-relevant materials. [C] Sharing notes with someone else.[B] Stealing another person's ideas. [D] Handing in assignments late.31. [A] In the student's own words. [C] In short phrases.[B] In direct quotations. [D] In shorthand.32. [A] It should be assimilated thoroughly. [C] It should be paraphrased by the author.[B] It should be enclosed in quotation marks. [D] It should be authorized by the source. Passage ThreeQuestions 33 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard.33. [A] Seasonal variations in nature.[B] How intelligence changes with the change of seasons.[C] How we can improve our intelligence.[D] Why summer is the best season for vacation.34. [A] Summer. [C] Fall.[B] Winter. [D] Spring.35. [A] All people are less intelligent in summer than in the other seasons of the year.[B] Heat has no effect on people's mental abilities.[C] People living near the equator are the most intelligent.[D] Both climate and temperature exert impact on people's intelligence.Section CDirections: In this section, you will hear a passage three times. When the passage is read for the first time, you should listen carefully for its general idea. When the passage is read for the second time, you are required to fill in the blanks numbered from 36 to 43 with the exact words you have just heard. For blanks numbered from 44 to 46 you are required to fill in the missing information. For these blank, you can either use the exact words you have just heard or write down the main points in your own words. Finally, when the passage is read for the third time, you should check what you have written.Building after building under water. (36) ________ in shelters. Thousands of others unsure where to go. (37) ________ for help. Anarchy. Bodies in streets. This is what one of America's historic cities was (38) ________ to this week by a powerful storm, Katrina.Officials want everyone still left in New Orleans, Louisiana, to leave for now. The (39)________ of New Orleans says thousands may be dead. (40) ________ Katrina also caused death and (41) ________ in parts of Mississippi and Alabama along the Gulf of Mexico. Federal officials reported Friday that more than one million five hundred thousand homes and businesses (42) ________ without electric power.New Orleans is famous for its wild Mardi Gras (43) ________ and night life in the French Quarter. (44) ________________________. New Orleans has depended on levees, dams made of earth, to control floods from the Mississippi River and Lake Pontchartrain.Katrina struck on Monday. New Orleans avoided a direct hit. But two of the levees failed the next day. Most of the city was flooded. Helicopters dropped huge sandbags to fill the breaks. (45) ________________________.America faces one of the worst natural events in its history. President Bush says the recovery will take years. (46) ________________________. The Bush administration is expected to ask for more in the weeks to come.Part IV Reading Comprehension (Reading in Depth) (25 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 bank is identified by a letter. Please mark the corresponding letter for each item on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the center. You may not use any of the words in the bank more than once.Questions 47 to 56 are based on the following passage.Blue is the world's favorite color. It is also the color most often 47 with intellect and authority.Most uniforms are blue. In Greek and Roman mythology, blue is the color of sky gods. In the Old Testament, God is 48 by deep blue. Blue and turquoise (青绿色)are represented by the Islamic religion. It is the 49 color in the mosques of the world.Blue symbolizes truth, peace and cooperation. It is the color of the flag of the United Nations and of Europe. As the coolest color of the spectrum, it is the hue most likely to have a receding effect. As in the skies and water that 50 us, blue is seen as a peaceful and 51 color. Blue light has seen to 52 blood pressure by calming the nervous system hence relaxing the body and mind. Blue creates large airy spaces. It makes rooms bigger.The wrong shade of blue can be uncomfortable. It can also be cold and sterile(枯燥的)unless 53 with warmer colors.Light and soft blue makes us feel quiet and protected from the bustle(喧闹)and 54 of the day. Blue bedrooms are restful. Blue bath rooms are appropriately watery. Blue 55 depth with greens and reds. Dark blue represents the night making us calm. Its apparently calming effect makes it the perfect tone for the quieter 56 of your living space.[A] represented [I] activity[B] engage [J] zones[C] refreshing [K] foolish[D] surround [L] line[E] curved [M] acquires[F] dominant [N] associated[G]lower [O] rash[H] balancedSection BDirections: There are 2 passages in the 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 center.Passage OneQuestion 57 to 61 are based on the following passage.Most shoplifters (商店扒手)agree that the January sales offer wonderful opportunities for the hard-working thief. With the shops so crowded and the staff so busy, it does not require any extraordinary talent to help you to take one or two little things and escape unnoticed. It is known, in the business, as "hoisting".But the hoisting game is not what it used to be. Even at the height of the sales, shoplifters today never know if they are being watched by one of those evil little balls that hang from the ceilings of so many department stores above the most desirable goods.As if that was not trouble enough for them, they can now be filmed at work and obliged to attend a showing of their performance in court.Selfridges was the first big London store to install closed-circuit videotape equipment to watch its sales floors. In October last year the store won its first court case for shoplifting using a evidence a videotape clearly showing a couple stealing dresses. It was an important test case which encouraged other stores to install similar equipment.When the balls, called sputniks, first make an appearance in shops, it was widely believed that their only function was to frighten shoplifters. Their somewhat ridiculous appearances, the curious holes and red lights going on and off, certainly make the theory believable.It did not take long, however, for serious shoplifters to start showing suitable respect. Soon after the equipment was in operation at Selfridges, store detective Brian Chadwick was sitting in the control room watching a woman secretly putting bottles of perfume into her bag."As she turned to go," Chadwick recalled, "she suddenly looked up at the 'sputnik' and stopped. She could not possibly have seen that the camera was trained on her because it is completely hidden, but she must have had a feeling that I was looking at her.""For a moment she paused, but then she returned to counter and started putting everything back. When she had finished, she opened her bag towards the camera to show it was empty and hurried out of the store."57. January is a good month for shoplifters because ________.[A] they don't need to wait for staff to serve them[B] they don't need any previous experience as thieves[C] there are so many people in the store[D] January sales offer wonderful opportunities for them58. The sputniks hanging from the ceiling are intended ________.[A] to watch the most desirable goods [C] to frighten shoplifters by their appearance[B] to make films that can be used as evidence [D] to be used as evidence against shoplifters59. The case last October was important because ________ .[A] the store got the dresses back[B] the equipment was able to frighten shoplifters[C] other shops found out about the equipment[D] the kind of evidence supplied was accepted by court60. The woman stealing perfume ________.[A] guessed what the sputniks were for [C] could see the camera filming her[B] was frightened by its shape [D] knew that the detective had seen her61. The woman's action before leaving the store shows that she ________.[A] was sorry for what she had done[B] was afraid she would be arrested[C]decided she didn't want what she had picked up[D] wanted to prove she had not intended to steal anythingPassage TwoQuestions 62 to 66 are based in the following passage.The largest shark known to us, Megalodon, is extinct. Or is it? Carcharodon Megalodon, commonly known as Megalodon, is believed to have lived between 1 million and 5 million years ago and thought to have been 52 feet long. It is (or was) a shark that had a jaw 7 or more feet wide. Fairly recently, there has been some speculation about whether it is extinct or just out of reach. But few people believe that Megalodon has found a home deep in the ocean.There are many known "Living Fossils": Coelacanth, Sea Cucumbers, Sea Urchins, Lobsters, Sea Stars. The common ones like lobsters and sea urchins are not really looked on as anything amazing. They've been around for thousands of years or more, and are easily accessible to us.What if they weren't accessible and yet still existed? We would label them extinct. The discovery of a live Coelacanth, a fish long believed extinct, challenged some scientists' long-held beliefs on extinction. There have been recent discoveries of incredibly large squid, and deep-sea fish never before seen by scientists.In the 1960s the U.S. Navy set up underwater microphones around the world to track Soviet submarines. The network, known as the Sound Surveillance System, still lies deep below the ocean's surface in a layer of water known as the "deep sound channel". The temperature and pressure of the channel allow sound waves to travel undisturbed. NOAA's Acoustic Monitoring Project has been using the Sound Surveillance System to listen for changes in ocean structure like ocean currents or volcanic activity. Most of the sounds recorded are common and of no concern. One sound, identified in 1977 by U.S. Navy "spy" sensors, was odd. It was obviously a marine animal but the call was more powerful than any of the calls made by any other reported sea creature. It was too big for a whale. Could it be a deep-sea monster? One possibility was a giant squid, but no one is sure. It was named "Bloop". Could it be Megalodon? If Megalodon is still alive down in the bottom of the ocean, we may some day soon discover it. Then what? Deep sea diving will never be the same, that's for sure!62. The following is commonly known EXCEPT ________.[A] Megalodon, the largest shark, is extinct[B] Megalodon is not extinct but just out of reach[C] Megalodon was 52 feet long and had a jaw 7 or more feet wide[D] Megalodon lived between several million years ago.63. What makes scientists doubt about the belief that Megalodon is extinct?[A] The discovery of many "Living Fossils". [C] The discovery of a live Coelacanth.[B] The discovery of the fossils of lobsters. [D] The discovery of the fossils of sea urchins.64. What was special in their recorded sounds?[A] To listen for changes in ocean structure.[B] To listen for changes of ocean currents or volcanic activity.[C] To Make sure whether there was a giant squid deep in the ocean.[D] To follow the track of the Soviet warships under water.65. What was special in their recorded sounds?[A] A strange, powerful animal sound was heard. [C] A sea monster's sound was heard.[B] A big whale's sound was heard. [D] A giant squid's sound was heard.66. What can be concluded from the passage?[A] Scientists' discoveries always change people's belief.[B] There are too many secrets to be discovered.[C] Megalodon may be still alive deep in the ocean.[D] "Deep sound channel" allows sound waves to travel undisturbed.Part V Cloze (15 minutes)69. [A] hardly [B] nearly [C] certainly [D] somehow70. [A] trip [B] works [C] business [D] travel71. [A] buy [B] sell [C] race [D] see72. [A] quickly [B] regularly [C] rapidly [D] recently73. [A] on [B] to [C] in [D] about74. [A] raising [B] making [C] reducing [D] improving75. [A] unusual [B] interested [C] average [D] big76. [A] slowest [B] equal [C] faster [D] less77. [A] bringing [B] obtaining [C] having [D] purchasing78. [A] part [B] half [C] number [D] side79. [A] clearly [B] proportionally [C] obviously [D] suddenly80. [A] income [B] work [C] plants [D] debts81. [A] used [B] spent [C] cost [D] needed82. [A] months [B] dollar [C] family [D] year83. [A] famous [B] quick [C] superior [D] inferior84. [A] running [B] notice [C] influence [D] discussion85. [A] then [B] so [C] as [D] which86. [A] starting [B] leaving [C] keeping [D] repairingPart VI Translation (5 minutes)Directions: Complete the sentences on Answer Sheet 2 by translating into English the Chinese given in brackets.87. The chairman requested ________________________(所有书面资料都要储存在电脑硬盘上).88. ________________________ (如果我是你)，I would have accepted such an offer given by the manager.89. Do you mind ________________________(推迟这次会议到本季度末)?90. ________________________(考虑到各种各样的因素)，our subjects should be rearranged to meet the requirements of the curriculum.91. ________________________(理完发之后)，Professor Smith went straightly to the laboratory to proceed with his experiments2010年6月大学英语四级考试全真预测试卷一答案详解Part I WritingCity ProblemsNowsdays, millions of migrant workers flock into cities in search of jobs and better living. However, with the sharp rise in the urban population, many problems arise in the development of cities.Firstly, cities become more and more crowded, putting much pressure upon transportation, housing, sanitation, education, employment and so on. City services and facilities have been strained to a breaking point. Secondly, a growing number of private cars emit a huge amount of carbon dioxide, leaving the air mercilessly polluted.What ismore, the city is also threatened by an increase in crime. There is not a single day passing without the report of someone being robbed, kidnapped or even murdered.Last but not least, city-dwellers are not only separated from the nature but also isolated from each other, even not knowing name of their next-door neighbor.All these problems have harmed the attractiveness of the city. More people may seek to live in the suburbs if there isn't any improvement.Part II Reading Comprehension (Skimming and Scanning)1.Y 文章开头提到experts ponder how best to rebuild the devastated city,并在第三段简要介绍了重建的几种方案，随后文章详细地阐述了各种建议，由此可知该句正确。
Part III Listening Comprehension (35minutes)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 2 with a single line through the centre.11. A) The man might be able to play in the World Cup.B) The man’s football career seems to be at an end.C) The man was operated on a few weeks ago.D) The man is a fan of world-famous football players.12. A) Work out a plan to tighten his budgetB) Find out the opening hours of the cafeteria.C) Apply for a senior position in the restaurant.D) Solve his problem by doing a part-time job.13. A) A financial burden. C) A real nuisance.B) A good companion D) A well-trained pet.14. A) The errors will be corrected soon. C) The computing system is too complex.B) The woman was mistaken herself. D) He has called the woman several times.15. A) He needs help to retrieve his files. C) He needs some time to polish his paper.B) He has to type his paper once more. D) He will be away for a two-week conference.16. A) They might have to change their plan.B) He has got everything set for their trip.C) He has a heavier workload than the woman.D) They could stay in the mountains until June 8.17. A) They have wait a month to apply for a student loan.B) They can find the application forms in the brochure.C) They are not eligible for a student loan.D) They are not late for a loan application.18. A) New laws are yet to be made to reduce pollutant release.B) Pollution has attracted little attention from the public.C) The quality of air will surely change for the better.D) It’ll take years to bring air pollution under control.Questions 19 to 22 are based on the conversation you have just heard.19. A) Enormous size of its stores. C) Its appealing surroundings.B) Numerous varieties of food. D) Its rich and colorful history.20. A) An ancient building. C) An Egyptian museum.B) A world of antiques. D) An Egyptian Memorial.21. A) Its power bill reaches $9 million a year.B) It sells thousands of light bulbs a day.C) It supplies power to a nearby town.D) It generates 70% of the electricity it uses.22. A) 11,500 C) 250,000B) 30,000 D) 300,000Questions 23 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.23. A) Transferring to another department. C) Thinking about doing a different job.B) Studying accounting at a university D) Making preparation for her wedding.24. A) She has finally got a promotion and a pay raise.B) She has got a satisfactory job in another company.C) She could at last leave the accounting department.D) She managed to keep her position in the company.25. A) He and Andrea have proved to be a perfect match.B) He changed his mind about marriage unexpectedly.C) He declared that he would remain single all his life.D) He would marry Andrea even without meeting her.Section BDirections: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some question. Both the passage and the question will be spoken only once.. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre.Passage OneQuestions 26 to 29 are based on the passage you have just heard.26.A) They are motorcycles designated for water sports.B) They are speedy boats restricted in narrow waterways.C) They are becoming an efficient form of water transportation.D) They are getting more popular as a means or water recreation.27.A) Waterscooter operators’ lack of experience.B) Vacationers’ disregard of water safety rules.C) Overloading of small boats and other craft.D) Carelessness of people boating along the shore.28.A) They scare whales to death. C) They discharge toxic emissions.B)They produce too much noise. D) They endanger lots of water life.29.A) Expand operating areas. C) Limit the use of waterscooters.B) Restrict operating hours. D) Enforce necessary regulations.Passage TwoQuestions 30 to 32 are based on the passage you have just heard.30.A) They are stable. C) They are strained.C) They are close. D) They are changing.31.A) They are fully occupied with their own business.B) Not many of them stay in the same place for long.C) Not many of them can win trust from their neighbors.D) They attach less importance to interpersonal relations.32.A) Count on each other for help. C) Keep a friendly distance.B) Give each other a cold shoulder. D) Build a fence between them.Passage ThreeQuestions 33 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard.33.A) It may produce an increasing number of idle youngsters.B) It may affect the quality of higher education in America.C) It may cause many schools to go out of operation.D) It may lead to a lack of properly educated workers.34．A）It is less serious in cities than in rural areas.B)It affects both junior and senior high schools.C)It results from a worsening economic climate.D)It is a new challenge facing American educators.35. A)Allowing them to choose their favorite teachers.B)Creating a more relaxed learning environment.C)Rewarding excellent academic performance.D)Helping them to develop better study habits.Section CDirections: In this section, you will hear a passage three times. When the passage is read for the first time, you should listen carefully for its general idea. When the passage is read for the second time, you are required to fill in the blank numbered from 36 to 43 with the exact words you have just heard. For blanks numbered from 44 to 46 you are required to fill in the missing information. For these blanks, you can either use the exact words you have just heard or write down the main points in your own word. Finally, when the passage is read for the third time, you should check what you have written.Compound DictationI'm interested in the criminal justice system of our country. It seems to me that something has to be done if we are to 36_______ as a country. I certainly don't know what the answers to our problems are. Things certainly get 37______ in a hurry when you get into them. But I wonder if something couldn't be done to deal with some of these problems.One thing I'm concerned about is our practice of putting 38______ in jail who haven't harmed anyone. Why not work out some system 39_______ they can pay back the debts they owe society instead of 40______ another debt by going to prison, and of course, coming under the 41______ of hardened criminals? I'm also concerned about the short prison sentences people are 42______ for serious crimes. Of course, one alternative to this is to 43_______ capital punishment, but I'm not sure I would be for that. I'm not sure it's right to take an eye for eye. 44_______________________________________________________________________ ___________I also think we must do something about the insanity plea. In my opinion, anyone who takes another person's life intentionally is insane. However, 45_______________________________________________________________________ ______________. It's said, of course, that the person may have to spend the rest of his life or 46_____________________________________________________________________________.。
TEM-4 听力试题分析SET 3PART II DICTATION [15 MIN.]Listen to the following passage. Altogether the passage will be read to you four times. During the first reading, which will be read at normal speed, listen and try to understand the meaning. For the second and third readings, the passage will be read sentence by sentence, or phrase by phrase, with intervals of 15 seconds. The last reading will be read at normal speed again and during this time you should check your work. You will then be given 2 minutes to check through your work once more.Please write the whole passage on ANSWER SHEET TWO. PART III LISTENING COMPREHENSION (20 min.)In Sections A, B and C you will hear everything once only. Listen carefully and then answer the questions that follow. Mark the correct response for each question on your answer sheet. SECTION A STATEMENTIn this section you will hear eight statements. At the end of the statement you will be given 10 seconds to answer each of the following eight questions.1. What does the speaker mean?A. It's very possible for them to know the truth.B. They'll not be surprised even if they know the truth.C. They will be probably astonished if they know the truth.D. The truth is nothing else than a surprise.2. What does the speaker mean?A. Both Tom and Nichols were surprised.B. Tom was more surprised than I was.C. Neither Tom nor I was surprised.D. Nichols surprised both Tom and me.3. What do we know about Frank?A. Frank almost never missed exercise.B. Frank didn't like exercise very much.C. Frank has never done any physical exercise.D. Exercise wasn't very hard for Frank to do.4. What does the statement mean?A. Many people are concerned about their security.B. Social security bears no relation to population.C. Most social security problems are caused by a few people.D. Too many people may cause social security problems.5. What can we learn about Dr. Cyril?A. He has decided to give up the project.B. It has taken little effort for him to work on the project.C. He has worked so hard on the project that he can't give up.D. It is too hard work for him to continue the project.6. What does the speaker mean?A. Though I haven't got a temperature, I am still lying on the bed.B. Though I am ill, I still get up and walk around.C. I am lying in bed with high temperatures.D. I fall ill after getting up and walking around.7. What does the speaker mean?A. He explains how money can hold water.B. He explains why water can hold water.C. He doesn't tell where he got the money.D. What he explains doesn't seem true.8. What do we learn about Cathy and David?A. They will become partners.B. They do not like each other.C. They are too different to be partners.D. They will have different partners.SECTION B CONVERSA TIONIn this section, you will hear nine short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation you will be given 10 seconds to answer each of the following nine questions.9. What does the man think of the woman's suggestion?A. He thinks it unfair.B. He thinks it reasonable.C. He would rather do the opposite.D. He'd like to do both.10. What does the woman say about the party?A. She was too ill to attend the party.E. She was a little nervous at the party.F. She enjoyed socializing with others.G. She had often attended this kind of gathering.11. What does the man mean?A. He has no way out but to agree.B. He disagreed with the woman.C. He asked the woman to decide.D. He is happy to agree with the woman.12. What happened to George last week?A. He was fined.B. He bought a ticket.C. He had a car accident.D. He had a lesson.13. What career does the woman probably plan to follow?A. historyB. physics.C. business administration.D. computer.14. What nationality is Sally?A. Chinese.B. English.C．Japanese.D．American.15. Where does this conversation most probably take place?A. in a Chinese restaurant.B. at the airport.C. in a hotel.D. in a plane.16. What does the man mean?A．He has to wash his hands before going.B．He must hand in an article on the show.C．He is too busy to go with them.D．He has already seen the show before.17. Where is the man probably going?A. to the supermarket.B. to the post office.C. to the restaurant.E. to the pub.SECTION C NEWS BROADCASTQuestion 18 is based on the following news item. At the end of the news item you will be given 10 seconds to answer the following question.Now listen to the news.18. Police in Colombia arrested four men accused of _____A. hiding evidence of the air crash.B. stealing passengers' belongings.C. theft and attempted extortion.D. sales of stolen aircraft flight records.Questions 19, 20 and 21 are based on the following news item. At the end of the news item you will be given 30 seconds to answer the following three questions.Now listen to the news.19. The Arab governments have decided to _____A. lift the economic boycott on Israel.B. establish relations with Israel.C. refuse to do business with Israel.D. recognize Israel's rights.20. The decision was made _____A. in US.B. in Palestine.C. in Israel.D. in Cairo.21. What can be inferred from the news?A. Israel has agreed to recognize Palestinian rights.B. Israel has withdrawn from Arab lands.C. The US supported Israel in asking for the boycott to be lifted.D. The US objected to lifting the boycott against Israel. Questions 22 and 23 are based on the following news item. At the end of the news item you will be given 20 seconds to answer the following two questions.Now listen to the news.22. The PLO talks will be about _____A. solving border disputes.B. analyzing their differences.C. finding a way to carry out an agreement.D. revising the terms of their agreement.23. What prevent Israeli and PLO negotiators from solving their problem?A. The fundamental differences between them.B. Their reluctance to compromise.C. Their desire to acquire more land.D. Their unwillingness to talk to each other.Questions 24 and 25 are based on the following news item. At the end of the news item you will be given 20 seconds to answer the following two questions.Now listen to the news.24. Which of the following statements is TRUE?A. In some African countries, there are more elephants than can be fed.B. Large numbers of elephants were killed with the trade of ivory thriving.C. Trading of ivory in every African country is permitted.D. Japan is the biggest country to import ivory.25. What caused the ban to be put on ivory trade by UN?A. Legal killing of elephants.B. Illegal shooting of elephants.C. Conservation and community development projects.D. Elephants facing extinction.KEY TO LISTENING COMPREHENSIONEXPLANATION OF LISTENING COMPREHENSIONPART III LISTENING COMPREHENSIONSECTION A STATEMENT1. “如果他们知道了真相，可能会非常吃惊的。
2021年6月大学英语四级考试真题及答案范文(第3套)Part I Writing (30 minutes)Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write an essay on whether technology will make people lazy. You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.Many studies claim that computers distract people, make them lazy thinkers and even lower theirwork efficiency.Part II Listening Comprehension (25 minutes)听力原文及题目放在最后部分。
Part III Reading 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 passagethrough 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 throughthe centre. You may not use any of the words in the bank more than once.Nowadays you can't buy anything without then being asked to provide a rating of a company's performance on a five-star scale.I've been asked to rate my "store 26 "on the EFTPOS terminal before I can pay. Even the most 27 activities, such as calling Telstra or picking up a parcel from Australia Post, are followed by texts or emails with surveys asking," How did we do?"Online purchases are 28 followed up by a customer satisfaction survey. Companies are so 29 for a hit of stars that if you delete the survey the company sends you another one.We're 30 to rate our apps when we've barely had a chance to use them. One online course provider I use asks you what you think of the course after you've only completed 31 2 per cent of it.Economist Jason Murphy says that companies use customer satisfaction ratings because a 32 display of star feedback has become the nuclear power sources of the modern economy.However, you can't help but 33 if these companies are basing their business on fabrications（捏造的东西）.I 34 that with online surveys I just click the 35 that's closest to my mouse cursor（光标）to get the damn thing off my screen. Often the star rating I give has far more to do with the kind of day I'm having than the purchase l just made.A) announce E) experience I) roughly M) varietyB) commonplace F) fascinated J) routinely N)voyageC) confess G) option K) shining O) wonderD) desperate H) prompted L) showeringSection 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 theinformation is derived. You may choose a paragraph more than once. Each paragraph is markedwith a letter. Answer the question by marking the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2.The start of high school doesn’t have to be stressful[A] This month, more than 4 million students across the nation will begin high school. Many will do well. Butmany will not. Consider that nearly two-thirds of students will experience the “ninth-grade shock,” which refers to a dramatic drop in a student’s academic performance. Some students cope with this shock by avoiding challenges. For instance, they may drop rigorous coursework. Others may experience a hopelessness that results in failing their core classes, such as English, science and math.[B] This should matter a great deal to parents, teachers and policymakers. Ultimately it should matter to thestudents themselves and society at large, because students’ experience of transitioning（过渡）to ninth grade can have long-term consequences not only for the students but for their home communities. We make these observations as research psychologists who have studied how schools and families can help young people thrive.[C] In the new global economy, students who fail to finish ninth grade with passing grades in collegepreparatory coursework are very unlikely to graduate on time and go on to get jobs. One study has calculated that the lifetime benefit to the local economy for a single additional student who completes high school is half a million dollars or more. This is based on higher earnings and avoided costs in health care, crime, welfare dependence and other things.[D] The consequences of doing poorly in the ninth grade can impact more than students’ ability to find a goodjob. It can also impact the extent to which they enjoy life. Students lose many of the friends they turned to for support when they move from eighth to ninth grade. One study of ninth grade students found that50 percent of friendships among ninth graders changed from one month to the next, signaling strikinginstability in friendships.[E] In addition, studies find the first year of high school typically shows one of the greatest increases indepression of any year over the lifespan. Researchers think that one explanation is that ties to friends are broken while academic demands are rising. Furthermore, most adult cases of clinical depression first emerge in adolescence（青春期）. The World Health Organization reports that depression has the greatest burden of disease, in terms of the total cost of treatment and the loss of productivity.[F] Given all that’s riding on having a successful ninth grade experience, it pays to explore what can be doneto improve the academic, social and emotional challenges of the transition to high school. So far, our studies have yielded one main insight: Students’ beliefs about change – their beliefs about whether people are stuck one way forever, or whether people can change their personalities and abilities – are related to their ability to cope, succeed academically and maintain good mental health. Past research has called these beliefs “mindsets（思维模式）,” with a “fixed mindset” referring to the belief that people cannot change and a “growth mindset” referring to the belief that people can change.[G] In one recent study, we examined 360 adolescents’ beliefs about the nature of “smartness” – that is, theirfixed mindsets about intelligence. We then assessed biological stress responses for students whose grades were dropping by examining their stress hormones（荷尔蒙）. Students who believed that intelligence is fixed – that you are stuck being “not smart” if you struggle in school – showed higher levels of stress hormones when their grades were declining at the beginning of ninth grade. If students believed that intelligence could improve – that is to say, when they held more of a growth mindset of intelligence – they showed lower levels of stress hormones when their grades were declining. This was an exciting resultbecause it showed that the body’s stress responses are not determined solely by one’s grades. Instead, declining grades only predicted worse stress hormones among students who believed that worsening grades were a permanent and hopeless state of affairs.[H] We also investigated the social side of the high school transition. In this study, instead of teachingstudents that their smartness can change, we taught them that their social standing – that is, whether you are bullied or excluded or left out – can change over time. We then looked at high school students’ stress responses to daily social difficulties. That is, we taught them a growth mindset about their social lives. In this study, students came into the laboratory and were asked to give a public speech in front of upper-year students. The topic of the speech was what makes one popular in high school. Following this, students had to complete a difficult mental math task in front of the same upper-year students.[I] Experiment results showed that students who were not taught that people can change showed poor stressresponses. When these students gave the speech, their blood vessels contracted and their hearts pumped less blood through the body – both responses that the body shows when it is preparing for damage or defeat after a physical threat. Then they gave worse speeches and made more mistakes in math. But when students were taught that people can change, they had better responses to stress, in part because they felt like they had the resources to deal with the demanding situation. Students who got the growth mindset intervention（干预）showed less-contracted blood vessels and their hearts pumped more blood – both of which contributed to more oxygen getting to the brain, and, ultimately, better performance on the speech and mental math tasks.[J] These findings lead to several possibilities that we and others are investigating further. First, we are working to replicate（复制）these findings in more diverse school communities. We want to know in which types of schools and for which kinds of students these growth mindset ideas help young people adapt to the challenges of high school. We also hope to learn how teachers, parents or school counselors can help students keep their ongoing academic or social difficulties in perspective. We wonder what would happen if schools helped to make beliefs about the potential for change and improvement a larger feature of the overall school culture, especially for students starting the ninth grade.36. The number of people experiencing depression shows a sharp increase in the first year of high school.37. According to one study, students’ academic performance is not the only decisive factor of their stress responses.38. Researchers would like to explore further how parents and schools can help ninth graders by changing their mindset.39. According to one study, each high school graduate contributes at least 500,000 dollars to the local economy.40. In one study, students were told their social position in school is not unchangeable.41. It is reported that depression results in enormous economic losses worldwide.42. One study showed that friendships among ninth graders were far from stable.43. More than half of students will find their academic performance declining sharply when they enter the ninth grade.44. Researchers found through experiments that students could be taught to respond to stress in more positive way.45. It is beneficial to explore ways to cope with the challenges facing students entering high school. 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 decideon the best choice and mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 with a single linethrough the centre.Passage OneQuestions 46 to 50 are based on the following passage.Boredom has become trendy. Studies point to how boredom is good for creativity and innovation, as well as mental health. For example, a 2014 study published in the Creativity Research Journal found that people were more creative following the completion of a tedious task. Another piece of research published in the same year by the Journal of Experimental Social Psychology found that when people were bored, they had an increase in “associative thought”-the process of making new connections between ideas, which is linked to innovative thinking. These studies are impressive, but in reality, the benefits of boredom may be related to having time to clear your mind, be quiet, or daydream.The truth is, pure boredom isn’t pleasant. One study published in Science found that participants (67% of men and 25% of women) chose to administer an electric shock to themselves rather than to sit and think quietly for 6 to 15 minutes. In addition, a Washington State University study shows boredom is on the rise, especially in adolescent girls. This is a problem, since boredom can have negative consequences that lead to everything from overeating to issues with drugs, drinking, or gambling.In our stimulation-rich world, it seems unrealistic that boredom could occur at all. Yet, there are legitimate reasons boredom may feel so painful. As it turns out, boredom might signal the fact that you have a need that isn’t being met.Our always-on world of social media may result in more connections, but they are superficial and can get in the way of building a real sense of belonging. Feeling bored may signal the desire for a greater sense of community and the feeling that you fit in with others around you. So take the step of joining a club, organization, or association to build face-to-face relationships and create new friendships. You’ll find depth that you won’t get from your screen no matter how many likes you get on your post.Similar to the need for belonging, bored people often report that they feel a limited sense of meaning. It’s a fundamental human need to have a larger purpose and to feel like we’re part of something bigger than ourselves. A 2007 University of Mississippi study found that when people are bored, they’re more likely to feel less meaning in their lives and vice versa. Conversely, a 2016 study by the University of Southampton found that when people volunteered, their happiness increased. If you want to reduce boredom and increaseyour sense of meaning, seek work that matters to you where you can make a unique contribution, or find a cause you can support with your time and talents.People have varying needs for stimulation and adrenaline rushes, but in general, boredom may be a signal that you need to push yourself a bit. This could be a stretch at work or in your leisure activities. After all, happiness is correlated with being challenged and developing new skills, and scrolling through your social media accounts doesn’t meet this requirement. So find opportunities to try new things, whether it’s skydiving, taking on a tough project at work, or starting a hobby that provides a fun outlet.One of the aspects of boredom is feeling like things are the same from day to day and week to week. Some predictability is good for mental health, but you may also need some variety in your life. Invite people of different backgrounds into your friend group, join the unexpected interest group at work, or read more widely on unusual topics. The key is to broaden your perspective and change what you’re exposed to regularly.In The Shallows: What the Internet Is Doing to Our Brains, journalist Nicholas Carr makes a strong case for the ways our brains have been rewired to glaze the surface of things, rather than to go deep. But the ability to have more depth, process deeply, and get into flow is hallmarks of empathy, connectedness, and happiness. Find a project that you can lose yourself in, because it’s so exciting, or set aside time to solve a thorny problem. These kinds of deep thinking can go far in alleviating boredom.If your definition of boredom is being quiet, mindful, and meditative, keep it up. But if you’re wrestling with real boredom and the emptiness it provokes, consider whether you might seek new connections, more meaning, more significant challenges, diversity of experiences, or more depth in your efforts. These are the things that will genuinely alleviate boredom and make you more effective in the process.46. What have studies found about boredom?A. It facilitates innovative thinking.B. It is a result of doing boring tasks.C. It helps people connect with others.D. It does harm to one's mental health47. What does the author say boredom might indicate?A. A need to be left alone.B. A desire to be fulfilled.C. A conflict to be resolved.D. A feeling to be validated.48. What do we learn about social media from the passage?A. It may be an obstacle to expanding one's connections.B. It may get in the way of enhancing one's social status.C. It may prevent people from developing a genuine sense of community.D. It may make people feel that they ought to fit in with the outside world49. What does the author suggest people do to get rid of boredom?A. Count the likes they get on their posts.B. Reflect on how they relate to others.C. Engage in real-life interactions.D. Participate in online discussions50. What should people do to enhance their sense of meaning?A. Try to do something original.B. Confront significant challenges.C. Define boredom in their unique way.D. Devote themselves to a worthy Cause.Passage TwoQuestions 51 to 55 are based on the following passage.Can you remember what you ate yesterday? If asked, most people will be able to dredge up a vague description of their main meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner. But can you be sure you’ve noted every snack bar en route to the car or every handful of nuts at your desk? Most people will have the lingering feeling that they’ve missed something out.We originally had this suspicion back in 2016, puzzled by the fact that national statistics showed calorie consumption falling dramatically over past decades. We found reliable evidence that people were drastically under-reporting what they ate – and the problem was getting worse over time.Now the Office for National Statistics has responded to our report by confirming its findings: we are consuming 50% more calories than our national statistics claim.Why is this happening? We can point to at least three potential causes. One is the rise in obesity levels itself. There is good evidence that under-reporting rates are much higher for obese people. The main reason for this seems to be that obese people simply consume more food, and thus have more to remember.Another cause is that the proportion of people who are trying to lose weight has been increasing over time (from 40% in 1997 to 50% in 2013, for example). People who want to lose weight are around 10 percentage points more likely to under-report their eating – regardless of whether they are overweight or not. This may be driven partly by self-deception or “wishful thinking”.The final potential cause is an increase in snacking and eating out over recent decades – both in terms of how often they happen and how much they contribute to our overall energy intake. The amount of time spent eating out doubled between 1975 and 2000, for example. By 2015, one in five meals was eaten outside the home. This trend means it is more difficult for us to keep track of what we eat, not least because we have to remember more eating events. Again, there is evidence for this – food consumed out of the home is one of the most poorly recorded categories in surveys.So, what’s the takeaway? For statistics, we should invest in more accurate measurement options – these do exist, but they can be expensive. For policy, we need to focus on options that make it easy for people to eat fewer calories. If people do not know how much they are eating, it can be really hard for people to stick to a diet. Instead, we should be looking for new ways to incentivise and achieve food reformulation. If this works,then people would not need to try to eat less – it’s just that what they eat wouldn’t have the same impact on their waistlines. And it won’t matter so much if they can’t remember whether it was a muffin or a croissant yesterday morning.51. What did the author suspect back in 2016?A. Calorie consumption had fallen drastically over the decades.B. Most people surveyed were reluctant to reveal what they ate.C. The national statistics did not reflect the actual calorie consumption.D. Most people did not include snacks when reporting their calorie intake.52. What has the Office for National Statistics verified?A. People's calorie intake was far from accurately reported.B. The missing out of main meals leads to the habit of snacking.C. The nation's obesity level has much to do with calorie intake.D. Calorie consumption is linked to the amount of snacks one eats.53. What do we learn about obese people from the passage?A. They usually keep their eating habits a secret.B. They overlook the potential causes of obesity.C. They cannot help eating more than they should.D. They have difficulty recalling what they have eaten54. What often goes unnoticed in surveys on food consumption?A. The growing trend of eating out.B. The potential causes of snacking.C. People's home energy consumption.D. People's changing diet over the years.55. What does the author suggest policymakers do about obesity?A. Remind people to cut down on snacking.B. Make sure people eat non-fattening food.C. Ensure people don't miss their main meals.D. See that people don't stick to the same diet.Part IV Translation (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.普洱(Pu’er)茶深受中国人喜爱，最好的普洱茶产自云南的西双版纳(Xishuangbanna)，那里的气候和环境为普洱茶树的生长提供了最佳条件。
2011-6-四级听力试题及答案解析Part III Listening ComprehensionSection A11.M: Shawn's been trying for months to find a job. But I wonder how he could get a job when he looks like that.W: Oh, that poor guy! He really should shave himself every other day at least and put on something clean.Q: What do we learn about Shawn?答案：A. He is careless about his appearance.解析：男生首先对肖恩能否找到工作表示怀疑，因为他邋遢。
女生接着提到肖恩不修边幅，又说他应该每隔一天刮一次胡子，把自己弄得整洁干净一点。
由此可知，肖恩是一个对仪容仪表不太注重，比较粗线条的人shave，刮胡子；be careless about不在乎，不介意；12.W: I wish Jane would call when she know she'll be late. This is not the first time we've had to wait for her.M: I agree. But she does have to drive through very heavy traffic to get here.Q: What does the man imply?答案：A. Jane maybe caught in a traffic jam.解析：本题是推理题，在做题时要注意仔细推敲。
女生说：“Jane已经不是第一次迟到让我们等了，我希望她能事先打电话告诉我们一下”，可见女生对Jane迟到的作法是不满的。
高等学校英语应用能力考试(A级)(2023年12月)Part I Listening Comprehension (15minutes)Directions: This part is to test your listening ability.It consists of 3 sections.Section ADirections: This section is to test your ability to understand short dialogues.There are 5 recorded dialogues in it.After each dialogue, there is a recorded question.Both the dialogues and questions will be spoken only once.When you hear a question, you should decide on the correct answer from the 4 choices marked A, B, C and D given in your test paper.Then you should mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.Example:You will hear:You will read: A.New York City. B.An evening party.C.An air trip.D.The man’s job.From the dialogue we learn that the man is to take a flight to New York.Therefore, C.An air trip is the correct answer.You should mark C on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.[A] [B] [C] [D]Now the test will begin.1. A.Have a holiday. B.Fly to Beijing.C.Travel on business with him.D.Prepare some documents.C.In a store..D.In a bank.3. A.He likes watching football games. B.He likes traveling with his friends.C.He prefers to go traveling alone.D.He prefers to stay at home with his family.4. A.He wants to get a ticket. B.He has finished a report.C.He cannot go to see the movie.D.He has already seen the movie.5. A.She was making a phone call. B.She was driving to the airport.C.She was working in her office.D.She was having a meeting.Section BDirection: This section is to test your ability to understand short conversations.There are 2 recorded conversations in it.After each conversation, there are some recorded questions .Both the conversations and questions will be spoken two times.When you hear a question, you should decide on the correct answer from the 4 choices marked A, B, C and D given in your test paper.Then you should mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.Conversation 16. A.He is a sportsman. B.He is a sports writer.C.He is a tour guide.D.He is a bus driver.7. A.Exciting. B.Dangerous.C.Unpleasant.D.Boring.Conversation 2C.Five years.D.Seven years.9. A.Because he expects a better salary. B.Because he is tired of his boss.C.Because he doesn’t like traveling.D.Because he likes to work in a big company.10. A.In three working days. B.Within two weeks.C.The next day.D.A month later.Section CDirections: This section is to test your ability to comprehend short passages.You will hear a recorded passage.After that you will hear five questions.Both the passage and the questions will be read two times.When you hear a question .you should complete the answer to it with a word or a short phrase (in no more than 3 words).The questions and incomplete answers are printed in your test paper.You should write your answers on the answer sheet correspondingly.Now listen to the passage11.Who is being introduced at the meeting?Mr.John Smith, the new __________________.12.How long did Mr.John Smith work in Chicago?For over_______________________________.13.What position did Mr.John Smith hold in his previous company?He worked as the _____________________________________.14.What kind of knowledge does John Smith have that is very important to the company?His knowledge of _____________________________________.15.What kind of business does the speaker’s company do?It is an ______________________________ business.Part II Structure (15 minutes)Directions: This part is to test your ability to construct grammatically correct sentences.It consists of 2 sections.Section ADirections: In this section, there are 10 incomplete sentences.You are required to complete each one by deciding on the most appropriate word or words from the 4 choices marked A, B, C and D.Then you should mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.16.If Jack ________ the real situation, he would have made a different plan.A.knowsB.knewC.will knowD.had known17.In the last few years, our company ________ a great deal of attention to building up company culture.A.paysB.would payC.is payingD.has been paying18.We take great pride in our campus, ________is one of the most beautiful university settings in the country.A.whereB.whichC.whatD.when19.We will provide you with tips to help you keep your stress levels________ control.A.forB.onC.underD.with20.Sometimes ________ a business can feel like a tough decision to make, no matter how goodyour idea is.A.startingB.being startedC.startD.to be started21.They still have some problems ________in designing the new energy vehicles.A.overcomeB.overcomingC.to overcomeD.overcomes22.It was not until yesterday ________the business negotiation finally came to a successful end.A.whenB.thatC.sinceD.after23.The program _______to help students prepare for their first year at our college.A.is designedB.designedC.designsD.has designed24.As soon as we ________ your order, we will process it and deliver your package immediately.A.receiveB.had receivedC.receivedD.will receive25.No sooner ________ his job in a small company than he received an offer from a big international firm.A.he quitB.he had quitC.had he quitD.does he quit Section BDirections: There are 10 incomplete statements here.You should fill in each blank with the proper form of the word given in brackets.Write the word or words in the corresponding space on the Answer Sheet.26.We make every effort to ensure that our transaction process is safe and that your (person)__________ information is secure.27.Sales in the first half of the year were (slow) __________than expected, but they are expectingstronger sales in the second half.28.It is not (surprise) __________ that this new style of handbag is mainly purchased by youngwomen.29.(obvious) __________, the company does not seem to care much about its customer services.30.Employers in a small (organize) __________are especially interested in individuals with goodcommunication skills.31.Most customers were satisfied with the way their complaints (handle) __________by thecompany last month. universities should focus on (provide) __________overseas students with English languagesills and British culture as well.33.A completely new idea (deal) __________ with air pollution in big cities attracted much publicattention.34.He is one of the most qualified engineers our company (employ) __________ in the last tenyears.35.If you successfully complete the training program, you will (interview) __________ by thecompany for the final decision.Part III Reading Comprehension (40 minutes)Directions: This part is to test your reading ability.There are 5 tasks for you to fulfill.You should read the reading materials carefully and do the tasks as you are instructed.Task 1Directions: After reading the following passage, you will find 5 questions or unfinished statements, numbered 36 to 40.For each question or statement there are 4 choices marked A,B, C and D.You should make the correct choice and mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.Finding a good work-at-home job is not easy.Although you see all the online advertising, there aren’t that many of them.Those that are available may require that you live in a certain area or spend at least some time in the office.Others man be only part-time jobs.Keep in mind that the skills needed for home employment are similar to those needed for working in an office.You’ll also need a home office with a high speed internet connection, phone, fax, computer, printer, and other basic office equipment.To get started, consider your job search as your job.Spend as many hours per week on your job search as you would spend working.If you’re looking for full-time work, you should be spending full-time hours seeking a job.Networking ( 人际联络)remains the top way to find a job and it does work.Develop contacts—friends, family, even the other job seekers—anyone who might have the information you need.You can take a direct approach and ask for job information or try a less formal approach and ask for information and advice.Contact everyone you know and tell them you want to work from home.You may be surprised by the people they know and the job information they can provide.36.According to the first paragraph, it is not easy to find good work-at-home jobs because __________.A.they are seldom advertised online or in newspapersB.they may require that you live in a certain placeC.you are always asked to work full-timeD.you need to have a college degreepared with those needed for working in an office, the skills for working at home are_________.A.much easierB.totally differentC.almost the sameD.more challenging38.To find a good work-at-home job, you are advised to_________.A.create a website of your ownB.contact as many companies as you canC.Try your best to look for full- time employmentD.spend as much time as possible on your job search39.According to the passage, the best way to find a work-at-home job is_________.A.through networkingB.by personal visitsC.by online applicationD.through e-mailing40.The passage is mainly about __________.A.How to build a work-at-home officeB.How to look for a work-at-home jobC.the equipment needed for home workingD.the skills required for working from homeTask 2Directions: This task is the same as Task 1.The 5 questions or unfinished statements arenumbered 41 to 45.Running your small business requires good staff.Once you find them, you don’t want to let them go elsewhere.During an employee’s time with a company, there are a number of forces that influence his or her behavior.I like to refer to them as “push”and “pull”.You’re either pushing an employee towards the door, or pulling them deeper into your organization.Suppose that you’ve made a good hire and you want to keep the employees, the trick is to recognize individual needs of employees and satisfy those needs, within reason, on order to keep pulling them away from the door.Even if you can’t pull them away from the door, at least don’t do things to push them out the door.Recognize that some employees will lose interest and need something fresh to keep their interest.If you can’t continually provide challenges, opportunities for promotion and other interesting and rewarding opportunities, then you’ll have some employees leave through no fault of your own,The important thing is to identify your key employees and make certain they are being treated municate with them on a regular basis to make certain that you understand what makes them behave in a particular way, and be aware of concerns they may have about job satisfaction.41.The author uses the word “push”(Para.2) to mean the force that _______.A.makes employees satisfied with their workB.drives employees to work more efficientlyC.causes employees to leave their companyD.keep employees to remain in their company42.To keep your employees, you are advised to _______.A.recognize and meet their needsB.identify and overcome their faultsC.offer them a salary as high as possibleD.provide them with a better working condition43.According to the passage, when is it possible for some employees to lose interest ?A.they have no rewarding opportunities.B.The company is located in a remote area.C.They make an mistakes in their workD.The company is not big enough for development44.How should you deal with your key employees according to the last paragraph?A.Make them behave well.B.Meet with them every day.C.Pay regular visits to their familyD.Make sure they are well-treated.45.The passage is mainly about __________.A.how to keep your employeesB.the importance of key employeesC.how to challenge your employeesD.the difference between “push”and “pull”Task 3Directions: Read the following passage.After reading it, you are required to complete the outline below it (No.46 to No.50).You should write your answers briefly (in not more than three words)on the Answer Sheet correspondingly.Deutsche Bahn AGDeutsche Bahn (DB) AG was found in 1994.Today, it is one of the world’s leading passenger and logistics (物流) companies and operates in 130 countries.Every day about 290 000 employees provide passenger transportation and logistics services for customers around the world, as well as controlling and operating the relater transport networks in the rail, land, ocean, and air transport.In the 2023 financial year, DB AG posted revenues（总收入）of about 34.4 billion euros (欧元).The company’s railway activities in Germany——with about seven million passengers and1 138 000 tons of goods transported every day——are its core business.Moreover, every day DB transports more then two million customers by bus.And every day DB AG operates over 26 000 train trips on its modern 33 000 kilometer long track network.DB’s main strategy, in addition to increasing its international activities, is to link together all modes of transport and building new travel and logistics chains worldwide.Task 4Directions: The following is a list of items related to museum visiting.After reading it, youare required to find the items equivalent to (与…等同) those given in Chinese in the table below.Then you should put the corresponding letters in the brackets on the Answer Sheet, numbered 51 through 55.A—Admission information J—No AdmissionB—Adult admission K—Group tour entranceC—Student admission L—Audio guideD—Opening hours M—Family visitE—National museum N—Floor plans and galleriesF—Visitor route O—Multimedia guideG—Museum collection P—Group ticketH—Ticket desk Q—Information deskI—Please do not touchTask 5Directions: Read the following passage.After reading it, you should give brief answers to the 5 questions (No.56 to No.60) that follow.The answers (in not more than three words) should be written after the corresponding numbers on the Answer Sheet.Lost Property OfficeOpening hoursThe office is open every day from 08:00-19:00Contacting the lost property officeTelephonenumber************(UKonly).If you are calling from outside the UK, please call +44 (0) 20 8634 4130Phone lines are open every day 09:00-17:00E-mail: lhr.Where to find usWe are by the Heathrow Express ticket office near terminal (航站楼)3.Just follow the signs for “Lost Property”in the underground passageway.We also have an office in terminal 5 for any items lost here or on a British Airways flight operating from this terminal.Find us near domestic arrivals.Hold baggage (托运行李) enquiriesBaggage delivery is the responsibility of each airline.For inquiries relating to hold baggage please contact your airline directly.Items left on aircraft, in airline lounges(候机厅) or on airline busesIf anything is left on an aircraft, in an airline lounge or on an airline bus, please contact your airline.However, for Arik Air, Blue One, British Airways, SAS, Swissair, Tap Air Portugal and Virgin Atlantic Airways, please contact lost property above.56.What are the opening hours for the lost property office?From __________________________________every day.57.What is the telephone number of the lost property office for calling from outside the UK?______________________.58.Where can you find the lost property office near Terminal 3?By the Heathrow Express ___________________.59.How can you get to the lost property office near Terminal 3?By following the signs for “Lost Property” in ____________________.60.Whom should you contact if you left something on an airline bus?Your ______________.Part IV Translation -- English into Chinese (25 minutes)Directions: This part, numbered 61 through 65, is to test your ability to translate English into Chinese.After each of the sentences numbered 61 to 64, you will read four choices of suggested translation.You should choose the best translation and mark the corresponding letter on your Answer Sheet.And for the paragraph numbered 65, write your translation in the corresponding space on the Translation/ Composition Sheet.61.A careers adviser provides information, advice and guidance to help people make realistic choices about their education, training and work.A.职业顾问向人们提供信息和征询, 并予以指导, 协助人们规划他们旳教育培训和职业。
大学英语三级B级真题2014年6月(总分：100.00，做题时间：120分钟)一、Part I Listening Comprehension (15 minutes) (总题数：1，分数：5.00)（分数：5.00）A.Quite a lot.B.My pleasure.C.Thank you very much.D.Yes, but he's not in. √解析：[听力原文] Hello! Is this your manager's office? 本题考查对一般疑问句的回答。
问题为“你好!这里是你们经理的办公室吗?”D项Yes, but he's not in(是，但他不在)是肯定回答，故正确。
一般疑问句的肯定回答用Yes，否定回答用No。
A项Quite a lot(很多)用于回答how many或how much开头的特殊疑问句。
B项My pleasure(是我的荣幸)是对感谢用语的客气回答。
C项Thank you very much(非常感谢)表示感谢。
A.Wait a minute.B.Yes, I do. √C.See you later.D.Fine, thanks.解析：[听力原文] Do you have an appointment with Mr. Brown? 本题考查对一般疑问句的回答。
句子意思是“你跟布朗先生约好了吗?”have an appointment with sb.意为“与某人有预约”。
本句的助动词是do，故肯定回答是B项Yes, I do(是的)。
A项Wait a minute(等一下)是对请求或要求的回答。
C项See you later(待会儿见)是在道别时使用。
D项Fine, thanks(很好，谢谢)一般用于回答How are you或How are you doing等问候语。
A.Take it easy.B.Mind your step.C.Very much. √D.So am I.解析：[听力原文] Do you like your new job in this small town? 本题也是一般疑问句。
2013年6月英语四级真题听力短文原文2013年6月大学英语四级考试Part III Listening Comprehension长对话答案+解析Conversation 1【听力原文】W: Good afternoon, Mr. Jones. I am Teresa Chen, and I’ll be interviewing you. How are you today?M: I am fine, thank you. And you, Miss Chen?Good, Thanks.W: Can you tell me something about your experiences in this kind of work?M: Well, for several years, I managed a department for the Brownstone Company in Detroit, Michigan. Now I work part time because I also go to school at night. I’m g etting a business degree.W: Oh, how interesting. Tell me, why do you want to leave your present job?M: I’ll finish school in a few months, and I’d like a full-time position with more responsibility.W: And why would you like to work for our company?M: Because I know your company’s work, and I like it.W: Could you please tell me about your special skills and interests?M: Of course, I’m good at computers and I can speak Spanish. I used to take classes in Spanish at the local nd I like travelling a lot.W: Can you give me any references?M: Yes, certainly. You can talk to Mr. McCaw, my boss, at the Brownstone Company. I could also give you the names and numbers of several of my teachers.W: All right, Mr. Jones, and would you like to ask me any questions?M: Yes, I wonder when I’ll be informed about my application for the job?W: Well, we’ll let you know as soon as possible. Let’s stay in touch. Thank you very much for coming this afternoon.M: Thank you.Questions 19-22 are based on the conversation you have just heard.19. What does the man say about his working experience?20. Why does the man want to leave his present job?21. What is the man interested in?22. What question did the man ask the woman?【总评】这是一篇以面试为场景的听力对话。
大学英语六级听力预测题（三）及答案大学英语六级听力预测题（三）及答案听力试题Part III Listening Comprehension (35 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 2 with a single line through the centre.11. [A] T o invite the man to join them.[B] To suggest politely that he leave.[C] To offer to let him help cook.[D] To encourage him to have another drink.12. [A] There is a flood every two years.[B] The flood is the worst ever since the fifties.[C] There is a serious drought.[D] There is a severe flood.13. [A] She asks the man to wait for her at the train station.[B] She will call the man when she arrives at the station.[C] She and the man will take the 7:50 train.[D] She is sorry for keeping the man waiting for her for an hour.14. [A] He is well-prepared.[B] He will finish his paper soon.[C] He will quit the exam.[D] He never feels prepared enough.15. [A ] Wants the man to write a letter for her.[B] Wants the man to take her letter to the post office.[C] Wants the man to correct her letter.[D] Wants to correct the man's mistakes.16. [A] He failed to finish the experiment that day.[B] He hasn't had time to do the experiment.[C] He did only part of the experiment.[D] The experiment was finished with much time.17. [A] He refuses to check in the other suitcase.[B] One of the suitcases he's carrying isn't his.[C] He thinks the woman up ahead should check in the suitcase.[D] He's helping the woman up ahead to check in the suitcase.18. [A] Both speakers were running out of money.[B] The man lent some money to the woman.[C] The woman lent some money to the man.[D] The woman left her money in the library.Questions 19 to 22 are based on the conversation you have just heard.19. [A] The definition of eccentricity.[B] Essentiality.[C] How to keep pets.[D] How to enjoy special food.20. [A] Being unusual and strange.[B] Charming and special.[C] Aggressive and hardworking.[D] Common and usual.21. [A] A poor British man.[B] A rich American.[C] A rich British man.[D] A poor American.22. [ A]The Victorian surgeon lived at Buckland.[B] Howard was always a hermit.[C] A hermit is a person who enjoys communicating with others.[D] Howard Hughes became a recluse because he was tired of high living.Questions 23 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.23. [A ] Confident.[B] Hesitant.[C] Determined.[D] Doubtful.24. [A] An export salesman working overseas.[B] A trainee working through every branch.[C] A production manager in a branch.[D] A policy-maker in the company.25. [A] Trainees are required to sign contracts initially.[B] Trainees' performance is evaluated occasionally.[C] Trainees' starting salary is 870 pounds.[D] Trainees cannot quit the management scheme at will.Section BDirections: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked [A], [B], [C] and [D].Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 witha single line through the centre.Passage One Questions 26 to 29 are based on the passage you have just heard.26. [A] Satisfying.[B]Tough.[C] Meaningless.[D] Boring.27. [A ] Kathy persuaded her to do so.[B] Zoe lost her job as a PR consultant.[C] Zoe got tired of the city life.[D] Zoe loved Wales more than London.28. [A] Tiresome and troublesome.[B] Romantic and peaceful.[C] Mentally exhausting but healthy.[D] Physically tiring but rewarding.29. [A ] A friend in need is a friend indeed.[B] Kill two birds with one stone.[C] A misfortune may turn out a blessing.[D] Where there is a will, there is a way.Passage TwoQuestions 30 to 32 are based on the passage you have just heard.30. [A ] It brings about the generation gap.[B] It is very careful about people's privacy.[C] It lists the telephone numbers of your friends.[D] It encourages you to list your personal information.31. [A] Because trouble-makers can easily approach their children through the site.[B] Because they think MySpace has a bad influence on their children.[C] Because they don't want to pay so much money for MySpace.[D] Because it takes up too much of their children's spare time.32. [A] MySpace often holds parents' meetings.[B] MySpace is quite popular with parents.[C] MySpace has become a top issue troubling parents.[D] Parents have lots of questions about MySpace.Passage ThreeQuestions 33 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard.33. [A] T o describe an aptitude test.[B] To advise you how to find a good job.[C] To tell you how to deal with job interviews.[D] To give a piece of advice for job interviewees.34. [A ] Those who will work harder than others.[B] Those who know much more than others.[C] Those who are able to solve the problems.[D] Those who are better educated than others.35. [A] That more Chinese applicants fail to find a job.[B] That aptitude test is becoming worldwide popular.[C] That applicants should not act as cleverly as possible.[D] That job applicants are always asked such questions.Section CDirections: In this section, you will hear a passage three times. When the passage ts 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 numbered from 36 to 43 with the exact words you have just heard. For blanks numbered from 44 to 46 you are required to fill in the missinginformation.For these blanks, you can either use the exact words you have just heard or write down the main points in your own words. Finally, when the passage is read for the third time, you should checkwhat you have written.The signs of American influence on Central America are everywhere: McDonald's and KFC, movies and clothes. Less easy to (36)is an export that has had a (37)effect on the region: gang culture.Immigrants who (38)crimes in the U.S. have been allowed to return to their countries for the last six years. This has led to the (39)to Central America of thousands of gang members who arrived in the U.S. as children with their parents. Back in Central America they are keeping their old ways. Gang "franchises" have taken hold in countries there.The influence of U.S. gang culture is (40)in some poor neighborhoods across Central America. There are local (41)on a dress code of baggy clothes, baseball caps and chains, a defined (42)in music, hand signs, and a slang using (43)words like broderes' ( brothers ) and homies' ( friends ). ( 44 )In Guatemala, with a population of 13 million, the police believe there are more than 300 gangs with a total membership of 200,000. In Honduras, with a population of 6 million, there are said to be 60,000 gang members. (45)In the early 1980s, more than a million refugees fled to the U.S. during E1 Salvador's civil war, which killed 75,000 people. (46)。
新标准大学英语综合教程3课后答案课后答案如下：Unit 1: Personal InformationPart I: Listening Comprehension1. Telephoned the 24-hour service.2. Her phone number.3. This weekend.4. She's going to the movies with Liz this Saturday evening.5. Going to the concert on Sunday.Part II: Listening Comprehension1. Computer science.2. 10.3. Modern history.4. Wednesday morning.5. Next Thursday.Part III: Listening Comprehension1. C. Leave it on the desk.2. A. Read newspapers whenever they have time.3. D. A supervisor.4. C. Speak in English as much as possible.5. B. They shouldn't sit too close to the TV.Part IV: Listening Comprehension1. B. The girl is afraid of taking the bus.2. C. The girl has a lot of things to do.3. B. The girl will study art at college.4. C. The girl can't find her way to the station.5. A. The girl wants to buy a gift for her friend.Unit 2: EducationPart I: Listening Comprehension1. Become good at communicating with others.2. 30.3. A university.4. She wants to study in the US.5. The Chinese education system.Part II: Listening Comprehension1. Biology.2. 10.3. It's quite challenging.4. Thursday afternoon.5. An online course.Part III: Listening Comprehension1. A. Selecting a major.2. B. They are more likely to get a better job.3. C. Get more sleep.4. D. Try a variety of methods until they find what works best for them.5. B. Losing sleep affects memory.Part IV: Listening Comprehension1. B. He doesn't like his current course.2. B. She doesn't understand the lecture.3. A. The man was absent from class.4. C. They'll go to the library together.5. B. They'll go to the professor's office.Unit 3: Health and FitnessPart I: Listening Comprehension1. Fitness.2. Twice a week.3. Yoga and swimming.4. Characteristics.5. Positive and energetic.Part II: Listening Comprehension1. Psychology.2. 20.3. Jogging and cycling.4. A regular sleeping pattern.5. Fridays.Part III: Listening Comprehension1. A. Doing regular exercise is good for people's health.2. D. Doing regular exercise can improve mental health.3. B. Doing regular exercise can help people relax.4. C. Doing regular exercise can improve sleep quality.5. A. Doing regular exercise can improve concentration. Part IV: Listening Comprehension1. C. She doesn't have time to exercise.2. A. She prefers swimming.3. B. She likes swimming in the morning.4. C. She'll be going to the library.5. A. She needs to prepare for a test.以上为新标准大学英语综合教程3课后答案。
PartIListeningComprehension(15minutes)Directions:Thispartistotestyourlisteningability.Itconsistsof3sections. SectionADirections:Thissectionistotestyourabilitytounderstandshortdialogues.Therea re5recordeddialoguesinit.Aftereachdialogue,thereisarecordedquestion.Bothth edialoguesandquestionswillbespokenonlyonce.Whenyouhearaquestion,youshouldd ecideonthecorrectanswerfromthe4choicesmarkedA),B),C)andD)giveninyourtestpa per.ThenyoushouldmarkthecorrespondingletterontheAnswerSheetwithasingleline throughthecenter.Example:Youwillhear:Youwillread:A)NewYorkCity.Aneveningparty.Anairtrip.Theman’sjob. FromthedialoguewelearnthatthemanistotakeaflighttoNewYork.Therefore,C)Anair tripisthecorrectanswer.YoushouldmarkC)ontheAnswerSheetwithasinglelinethrou ghthecenter.[A][B][C][D]Nowthetestwillbegin.A)Inarestaurant.B)Inahospital.C)Atapostonce.D)Atarailwaystation.A)Hewillgototheconcert.B)Hehasbeentotheconcert.C)Heisnotinterestedintheconcert.D)Hecan’tgototheconcert.A)$2.$12.$7.$14.A)He’sgoingtofindajob.B)He’sgoingtogoabroad.C)He’sgoingtostudyforadegree.D)He’sgoingtodoapart-timejob.A)Husbandandwife.Nurseandpatient.Teacherandstudent.Bossandemployee.SectionBDirections:Thissectionistotestyourabilitytounderstandshortconversations.Th ereare2recordedconversationsinit.Aftereachconversation,therearesomerecordedquesti ons.Boththeconversationsandquestionswillbespokentwotimes.Whenyouhearaquest ion,youshoulddecideonthecorrectanswerfromthe4choicesmarkedA),B),C)andD)giv eninyourtestpaper.ThenyoushouldmarkthecorrespondingletterontheAnswerSheetw ithasinglelinethroughtheConversation16.A)Tobeateacher.Totakecareofanimals.Toworkasasecretary.Tofurtherherstudy.A)Toworkinanoffice.B)Tobeananimaldoctor.C)Togoabroad.D)Tobeasalesman.Conversation2A)Shelostherdata.Shebrokethedisc.Sheboughtacomputerofawrongmodel.Shecouldn’tge thercomputerworking.9.A)Buyacomputerforher.Gotothestorewithher.Lendhersomemoney.Replacethediscforher.10.A)Toshowthereceipt.Tocallthestorefirst.Topaysomemoremoney.Tobringtheinstructionmanual.SectionCDirections:Thissectionistotestyourabilitytocomprehendshortpassages.Youwillhear arecordedpassage.Afterthatyouwillhearfivequestions.Boththepassageandthequestion swillbereadtwotimes.Whenyouhearaquestion,youshouldcompletetheanswertoitwithawo rdorashortphrase(innomorethan3words).Thequestionsandincompleteanswersareprinte dinyourtestpaper.YoushouldwriteyouranswersontheAnswerSheetcorrespondingly.Nowl istentothepassage.Whenwasthecustomersurveyconducted?Itwasconducted___________________.Howdidcustomersfeelthecompany?13.Whatdidcustomerscomplaininthesurvey?14.Howdidcustomersfeelabouttheservicestaff?WhenshouldtheCustomerServicewithaplantoimprovetheirservice?____________________________________.答案：1-5:CDAAB 6-10:CBDBAst month 12.were quitecomplaints. notalwaysfriendly reliable tooktoolongtosettletheirupwithaplanwithinoneweek.Struct ure(15 minute s) Direct ions:T hispar tistot estyou rabili tytoco nstruc tgramm atical lycorr ectsen tences .Itcon sistso f2sect ions. Sectio nA Direct ions:I nthiss ection ,there are10i ncompl etesen tences .Youar erequi redtoc omplet eeacho nebyde ciding onthem ostapp ropria teword orword sfromt he4cho icesmaushoul dmarkt hecorr espond inglet teront heAnsw erShee twitha single lineth rought hecent er. Bythee ndofth isyear Mr.Smi th____ ____in ourcom panyfo rexact lythre eyears .A)isw orking B)hasw orkedC )willw ork D)will havewo rked Ithink thatth eGreat Wallis worth_ ______ _____h undred sofmil estovi sit. totrav eled travel 18.The newsta ffdidn ’tkno whowto usethe system ______ ___Iex plaine dittoh im yester day. until becaus eif since 19.___ ______ ____is report edinth enewsp aperst hatthe talksb etween thetwo compan ies haveno tmadea nyprog ress. That What ItAs 20.___ ______ _bythe failur eofthe projecdlysay aword. Tobesh ocked Shocke d Beshoc ked Shocki ng Thefir stques tionwe nowdis cussis ______ _early tomorr ow.A)w hether B)wher eC)wha tD)who m Hewasa ttendi ngamee ting,_ ______ _hewou ldhave cometo yourpa rtyyes terday .A)unl essB)whenC)butEnclosedyou________anapplicationformthatyouareaskedtofillout.A)willfindB)findC)foundD)arefinding Theautoindustryspendslargeamountsofmoneyonmarketingcampaigns_________youngadultcustomers.attractattractedtoattractattracts25.Theadvertisingcompanyrecentlyhiredadesigner____________hadoncewonaprizein anationalcontest.whosewhichwhomwhoSectionBDirections:Thereare10incompletestatementshere.Youshouldfillineachblankwiththe properformofthewordgiveninbrackets.Writethewordorwordsinthecorrespondingspaceo ntheAnswerSheet.Yourdaughteris(luck)______enoughtohavelargecompany.Afteran(introduce)______bythechairperson，we’11goonwiththeday’sdiscussion. Wemustkeepthemanager(inform)___________oftheadvertisingcampaign. ItissuggestedthatthepresidentoftheUnion(make)_______aspeechonbehalfofallthe workers.Havingbeenbadlydamagedbytheearthquake，thecityhastobe(rebuild)_______. Shedescribedtheancientcityindetailbecauseshe(live)_________thereforyears. Thenewuniversitygraduateisconfidentof(win)________thepostastheassistanttothe managingdirector.33.Successful companiesconcentrate(much)_______on selling theirproductstotheirexistingcustomersthantotheirnewones.Thelocaleconomydepends(heavy)________onthegoods.Withsuchashorttime(leave)______,it’simpossibleforUStofinishthiscomplica tedexperiment.答案：16-20:DBACB 21-25:ADACDlivedPartIIIReadingComprehension(40minutes)Directions:Thispartistotestyourreadingability.Thereare5tasksforyoutofulfill.Yo ushouldreadthereadingmaterialscarefullyanddothetasksasyouareinstructed.Task1Directions:After readingthefollowing passage,youwillfind5questionsorunfinishedstatements,numbered36to40.Foreachquestionorstatementthereare4choicesmarkedA),B ),andD).YoushouldmakethecorrectchoiceandmarkthecorrespondingletterontheAnswerShe etwithasinglelinethroughthecenter.Anebook(alsoreferredtoasanelectronicbook ，eBook，ore-book)isadigitalversion(版本)ofaprintbookthatyoudownloadandread.Butifyouwanttoreadanebook,youmusthaveanE bookReader,whichisakindoffreesoftwareusedbyyourcomputer.Makesureyouhaveinstall edtheappropriateReaderbeforeyoudownloadyourebookfromtheInternet.Thesoftwareall owsyoutoturnthewordsonthescreenintothesizeyoulike.Italsohelpsyouturnpagesand changeyourviewingoptions(计算机屏幕上的阅读选择).Ebooksareafunalternativetoregularbooks.Youcandownloadthemtoanycomputersand createyourownlibraryofhundredsoftitles.Ifyouloadthemontoyourportablecomputer，youcantakethemwithyouwhenyoutravel.Someebooksareeveninteractive!Bestofall，whenyouorderanebook，thereisnowaitingandnoshippingcharges.Theamountoftimeittakestodownloadyourebook dependsonthespeedofyourconnectionandthesizeofyourebook.Fromthispassage，welearnthatanebook___________.A)canbefoundinanylibraryB)canbereaddirectlyfromtheInternetC)canbereadbyanyonewhohasacomputerD)canbereadwhenspecialsoftwareisinstalled TheEbookReaderisusedfor___________.readinganebookyou’vedownloadedturningaprintbookintoadigitalversiondownloadinganebookfromtheInternetcopyinganebookontoaportablecomputerFromthispassage，wecanlearnthat______________.A)youcanreadanebookonalaptopwhenyoutravelB)youCanorderanebookusingtheEbookReaderC)theebooksorderedhavetobeshippedtoyouD )ittakesalotoftroublereadinganebookWhichofthefollowingstatementsisTRUE?Anebookisorderedinprintbookis. Thesizeofthewordsinanebookcannotbechanged.Thepassageismainlyabout_______________.A)abetterwaytodownloadanEbookB)anewkindofbook—theEbooksC)thenewversionofEbooksD)thefunofreadingEbooksTask2Directions:ThistaskisthesameasTask1.The5questionsorunfinishedstatementsare numbered41to45.Check-inRequirementsPassengersandtheirbaggagemustbecheckedinatleast45minutesbeforedepartureforernment-issuedphotoidentificationisrequiredforallpassengers.Passengerstravelingacrossanyinternationalboundary(边界)areresponsibleforobtainingallnecessarytraveldocuments.Passengersmaybedenied boardingiftraveldocumentsarenotinorder.Whencheck-inrequirementsarenotmet，apassengermaybeseparatedfromhis／herbag.FrontierAirlineswillgladlyholdthebaginthedestinationbaggageserviceoffic eforpick-upatthepassenger’sconvenience.Passengersmustbeatthegate20minutesbeforedepartu reforboarding.FreeBaggageAllowanceforEachTicketedPassengerFrontierAirlines，Inc.willaccept，perticketedpassenger，twofreecheckedbagsnottoexceed62inchesand50poundsperpiece—onecarry—onbagandonepersonalitem(purse，laptop，etc.).NOTE：Aticketedpassengermaycheckonecarry-onbagifitiswithinestablishedlimitations.Allcarry-onitemsmustbeputunderaasharedoverheadcompartment(行李舱).Excessive(超重)BaggageCharges Anexcesschargewillbemadeforeachpieceofbaggageoverthefreeallowanceandforeachpie ceofoversizedorover-weightbaggage. Aninternationalflightpassengershouldcheckinatleast____________.A)20minutesbefo redepartureB)30minutesbeforedepartureC)45minutesbeforedepartureD)60minutesbeforedeparture Whatisrequiredofalldomesticandinternationalpassengersforcheck-in?A)Aninvitationletter.Acompany’sjoboffer。
Test for Unit 3Part I Listening Comprehension (30%)Section ADirections:In this section, you will hear two long conversations. After each question you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A, B, C and D.Long Conversation 11.What does Tim think of his new job?A. It's going terribly.B. It's going pretty well.C. It's too challenging.D. It's quite boring.2.Which of the following options does not describe his new boss?A. He is unmotivated.B. He is firm and persistentC. He is energetic.D. He understands how to foster a competitive drive among the team members.3.Why does Tim prefer his new boss over his former boss?A. His former boss was always listening to her team members.B. His new boss is more lenient and easy-going.C. His new boss recognizes the skills of team members.D. His new boss is always absent.4.How does Tim feel about his new co-workers?A. They are all difficult to work with.B. They are all quite easy-going.C. They are constantly competing with each other.D. They ignore Tim's presence.5.What does Tim appreciate about working with people from different departments?A. It helps him avoid conflicts.B. It allows him to work independently.C. It helps him appreciate different opinions, especially during conflicts of ideas.D. It makes his work easier and less challenging.Long Conversation 26.What kind of person does the woman want for a flatmate?A. Very considerate and caring.B. Somewhat reserved and quiet.C. Pretty easy-going and straightforward.D. Sociable but also aware of personal space.7. What answer does the woman want to hear when she asks a potential flatmate if they are a tidy person?A. “I’m not very concerned about cleanliness.”B. “Sometimes I clean, and sometimes I don't.”C. “Oh yes, extremely!”D. “I prefer a messy environment.”8. What do we know about the woman's attitude to cleanliness?A .She cares a lot about being neat and tidy.B. She doesn't care whether her flatmate is tidy or not.C. She hopes her flatmate will offer to clean up their room.D. She thinks she should share the cleaning with her flatmate.9. Why does the woman think money is a problem when looking for a flatmate?A. She cannot afford to live alone.B. Her previous flatmate often delayed payments.C. She needs the rent to be paid as soon as possible.D. She thinks reaching a deal regarding rent is difficult.10. What will the woman do to make sure her flatmate can afford the rent?A .Ask them about their work.B. Ask them how much they earn.C. Ask them to pay the rent each month on time.D. Ask them whether they can pay three months' rent in advance.Section BDirections: In this section, you will hear two passages. After each question you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A, B, C and D.Passage 111. According to the speaker, a/an _________ team would win in a playoff.A. dependentB. pickupC. formal and well-practicedD. pickup and well-practiced12. The speaker studies team because _________.A. many of us have to work todayB. many of us have fast-paced operationsC. many of us shifted crazilyD. many of us have to work with different people13. According to the speaker, to have a stable team is _________ in our daily lives.A. increasingB. not easyC. optionalD. not impossible14. The hospital is a place where _________.A. she has done a research about medicineB. it opens 24 hours for 7 days each monthC. the patients are all differentD. doctors work in complicated ways15. If caregivers cooperate with each other, the result will be that _________.A. they offer patients great careB. they work with 60 or so different peopleC. they have their different study backgroundsD. they live a tragic lifePassage 216.How can we build trust and understanding with our neighbors?A. By visiting them frequently.B. By getting to know each other.C. By organizing parties together.D. By taking family vacations together.17.What should we do if we are likely to cause problems for our neighbors?A. Address problems appropriately when they occur.B. Apologize to our neighbors when problems occur.C. Take action beforehand to avoid potential problems.D Immediately cease activities that may cause problems.18.How should we react if our neighbors are bothering us?A.We should involve the police for help.B.We should wait patiently for their explanations.C. We should express our concerns and discuss solutions together.D. We should involve more family members to address the problem.19.What is the ultimate goal when resolving disputes with neighbors?A. To win the argument.B. To avoid any future communication.C. To live in harmony with them.D. To punish the neighbor causing problems.20.What is the main topic of the passage?A. The importance of family vacations.B. How to handle disputes with neighbors.C. The benefits of borrowing sugar.D. Why property damage occurs. Section CDirections: In this section, you will hear two news reports. After each question you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A, B, C and D.News 121.Why did the six residents have to find another place to stay?A. Due to a fire alarm in their apartments.B. Because of the smoke and heat damage.C. Due to the water used to extinguish the flames.D. Because of the collapse of the three-story building.22. What does the news report say the NorwalkFire Marshal is doing?A. Investigating the cause of the incident.B. Helping search for the suspect of the crime.C. Rescuing the businessmen trapped in the building.D. Checking town records for the property developer.News 223.What do the researchers’ tests show about the cloned dog?A. It has helped solve several murder cases.B. It has become a star police dog in Beijing.C. It has surpassed its mother in performance.D. It has done better than naturally born dogs.24. What is the scientists’ purpose in cloning police dogs?A. To speed up investigation into criminal cases.B. To test the feasibility of cloning technology.C. To cut down training expenses.D. To reduce their training time.25. Why does the news report say the scientists’ goal is not yet possible?A. Cloning is too complicated a process.B. The technology is yet to be accepted.C. Cloning is ethically controversial.D. The technology is too expensive.Part II Banked Cloze (10* 1=10%)Section ADirections: Fill in each of the blanks in the following sentences with a word or phrase from the box.1. All the reports from the scene of crime______ by the police.2. The government has done a lot to ________ interest rate at a high level and this has been proved to be right.3. Mike is considered as a very aggressive and competitive ________by the staff.4. The ________ of this project was the recovery of the polluted area within three months.5. It’s a great film and it ________ an American actor who is going to be a world star soon.Section BDirections: Fill in the blanks by selecting suitable words from the word bank. You may not use any of the words more than once.The benefits of travel go beyond making memories and meeting new people. Staying away from the 6__________ things of daily life and exploring a new place can have a remarkably positive impact on your emotional well-being and your 7__________ powers.Travel can improve your emotional well-being in two aspects. First, changing your daily routine, for example, taking a trip to a nearby town on a weekend day, can help 8__________ your mind and deal with the daily 9__________ . Second, physical exercise is known to improve emotional well-being and travel offers plenty of opportunities to get active. Getting to know a new destination by 10_______ the great outdoors can boost energy levels and improve your mood.Part III. Reading Comprehension (25%)Directions: Read the following passages and choose the corresponding answer.Passage 1Some people have said aging is more a slide into forgetfulness than a journey towards wisdom. However, a growing body of research suggests that late-in-life learning is possible. In reality, education does an aging brain good.Throughout life, people's brains constantly renovate themselves. In the late 1960s, British brain scientist Geoffrey Raisman spied growth in damaged brain regions of rats through an electron microscope; their brains were forging new connections. This meant brains may change every time aperson learns something new.Of course, that doesn't mean the brain isn't affected by the effects of time. Just as height usually declines over the years, so does brain volume: Humans lose about 4 percent every decade starting in their 40s. But that reduction doesn't necessarily make people think slower; as long as we are alive and functioning, we can alter our brains with new information and experiences.In fact, scientists now suspect accumulating novel experiences, facts, and skills can keep people's minds more flexible. New pathways can strengthen our ever-changing mental structure, even as the brain shrinks.Conventional fixes like word puzzles and brain-training apps can contribute to mental durability. Even something as simple as taking a different route to the grocery store or going somewhere new on vacation can keep the brain healthy.A desire for new life challenges can further boost brainpower. Research about aging adults who take on new enterprises shows improved function and memory as well as a reduced risk of mental disease. Openness-a characteristic defined by curiosity and a desire for knowledge-may also help folks pass brain tests. Some folks are born with this take-in-the-world attitude, but those who aren't as genetically gifted aren't necessarily out of luck. While genes can encourage an interest in doing new things, a 2012 study in the journal Psychology and Aging found completing reasoning tasks like puzzles and number games can enhance that desire for novel experiences, which can, in turn, refresh the brain. That's why brain scientist Richard Kennedy says “It's not that old dogs can't learn new tricks. It's that maybe old dogs don't realize why they should.”1. What do some people think of aging adults?A. Their wisdom grows as time goes by.B. Their memory gradually deteriorates.C. They can benefit from late-in-life learning.D. They are likely to have mental health issues.2. What can we conclude from Geoffrey Raisman's finding?A. Brain damage seriously hinders one's learning.B. Brain power weakens slower than we imagine.C. Brains can refresh and improve with learning.D. Brains forge connections under new conditions.3. What is one thing that helps maintain the health of our brain even as it shrinks?A. Doing daily routines by conventional means.B. Avoiding worrying about our mental durability.C. Imitating old dogs' way of learning new tricks.D. Approaching everyday tasks in novel ways.4. What does the author say can contribute to the improvement of brain function?A. Being curious and desiring knowledge.B. Being eager to pass brain tests at an old age.C. Rising to life's challenges and avoiding risks.D. Boosting immunity to serious mental diseases.5. What is the finding of the 2012 study in the journal Psychology and Aging?A. Wishing to solve puzzles enhances one's reasoning power.B. Playing number games unexpectedly stimulates one's memory.C. Desiring new experiences can help to renovate the brain.D. Learning new tricks should not be confined to old dogs only.Passage 2Virtual reality technology has recently taken the world by storm, with VR headsets becoming a widely welcomed consumer product. While home adoption has largely been driven by the gaming industry, those within other fields, including the travel industry, are increasingly realizing and exploring the technology's potential, especially as a marketing tool.Businesses operating within the travel industry have been especially quick to adopt virtual reality technology and for good reason. Typically, their customers are looking to purchase experiences, rather than products, and virtual reality offers an effective way for marketers to give them a taste of what they can expect.Travel customers usually require lots of information before they book a hotel room. For instance, they need to read descriptions, view images, watch videos, look at customer reviews, or seek opinions on social media. However, this process can be shortened significantly through the intelligent use of virtual reality. One of the best examples of virtual reality in action within the travel industry is using it to provide virtual tours of hotels and hotel rooms. The key benefit is that it allows potential customers to experience what the hotel looks like before they arrive, offering more transparency than words and images.Virtual reality is also offering hotels, travel agents, and other businesses within the tourism industry the opportunity to provide prospective customers with a virtual travel experience. This means that users will be able to sample some of the main attractions that are likely to draw them to a location in the first place. For instance, a hotel in Paris may provide a virtual experience of what it is like at the top of the Eiffel Tower. Similarly, a hotel near a theme park may be able to provide a virtual roller-coaster experience. The primary benefit of this is to sell rooms, flights, and travel products more effectively by focusing on the experiences they can provide.Some companies have taken a step further, using VR to enhance the entire booking process. This innovation allows travelers to visit a destination, search for flights, walk through a plane to select their seats, check out different hotels, and pay for their entire trip –all within a VR environment. These advancements in VR technology offer a more immersive and interactive experience compared to traditional methods.While many exciting developments are happening in virtual reality and the travel and tourism industry, it's essential to approach this technology with a critical eye and use it responsibly. By doing so, we can create a world in which travel is more accessible, more sustainable, and more enriching for all.6. How has virtual reality technology impacted the travel industry?A. It has made travel experiences more expensive.B. It has completely replaced traditional hotel booking methods.C. It has provided a new marketing tool for businesses.D. It has made travel more sustainable.7. Why have businesses in the travel industry been quick to adopt virtual reality technology?A. Because of the desire to reduce travel spending.B. Because of the customers' preference for experiences over products.C. Because of the pressure from the gaming industry.D. Because of the need for more transparency in the booking process.8. What is the primary benefit of offering a virtual travel experience?A. Reduction in the need for customer reviews.B. Replacement of the traditional computer mouse.C. Enhanced ability to sell rooms and travel products.D. Increased reliance on descriptions and videos.9. How does VR technology affect the travel booking experience according to the passage?A. It allows travelers to physically visit destinations before booking.B. It makes the booking process less imaginative and more tiresome.C. It offers a more immersive and interactive booking experience.D. It simplifies payment methods and offers suggestions for activities.10. According to the author, what is essential when approaching virtual reality in the travel industry?A. A critical eye and responsible use.B. Increasing reliance on social media.C. Quick adoption by various industries.D. Integration with traditional booking methods.Part IV. Translation(20%)Directions: Translate the following paragraphs into English.1. 丽江古城坐落在玉龙雪山（Yulong Snow Mountain）脚下，是一座风景秀丽的历史文化名城，也是我国保存完好的少数民族（ethnic minority groups）古城之一。
12月英语六级听力考试试题及答案12月英语六级听力考试试题及答案Part III Listening Comprehension (35 minutes)Section A11. [A] He accepts the woman’s invitation.[B] He doesn’t think Susan will agree to go.[C] He doesn’t want to accept the woman’s invitation.[D] He has to ask for Susan’s opinion and then he can decide.12. [A] She has bread every morning.[B] She eats eggs every morning.[C] She has a lot to eat for breakfast.[D] She does not know what to eat for breakfast.13. [A] The tickets will sell out quickly.[B] There will be extra tickets at the rock concert.[C] The rock concert will probably be rescheduled.[D] Each person will be allowed to buy only one ticket.14. [A] He is probably a playboy.[B] He doesn’t know many pretty girls.[C] He is rather famous among students.[D] It is unusual for Jim to know girls in other departments.15. [A] At a bookstore. [B] At the dentist’s.[C] In a restaurant. [D] In the library.16. [A] T om isn’t good at singing.[B] Tom is advised not to talk much.[C] Tom just had a surgery on his throat.[D] Tom is encouraged by his doctor to speak more.17. [A] Cancel the meeting.[B] Meet her in the auditorium.[C] Reserve a large room for the meeting.[D] Schedule the meeting for a different time.18. [A] T o change the shoes for another size.[B] To change the shoes for another style.[C] To return the shoes and get the refund.[D] To change the shoes for a different color.Questions 19 to 22 are based on the conversation you have just heard.19. [A] Common causes of anger. [B] Judging people’s behavior.[C] Changing people’s attitudes. [D] The effects of negative behavior.20. [A] When they’re unable to control the person’s behavior.[B] When the causes of the behavior are obvious.[C] When the consequences of the behavior are unpleasant.[D] When the behavior is expected.21. [A] It’s not always clear why people behave in certain ways.[B] People usually blame others for their mistakes.[C] Certain conditions cause drivers to behave strangely.[D] The reason for some behavior is obvious.22. [A] They usually accept responsibility.[B] They blame factors beyond their control.[C] They complain about their personal problems.[D] They compare their behavior to others.Questions 23 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.23. [A] She can’t find a job.[B] She doesn’t know how to manage a book store.[C] She wants to quit her current job in the IBM office.[D] She has no idea which of the two job offers is better.24. [A] She will earn less. [B] It takes too much time to go there.[C] It has nothing to do with her study. [D] She has no interest in that field.25. [A] Accept the job offer from the book store.[B] Accept the job offer from IBM.[C] In the holiday work in IBM and in the next school year work in the book store.[D] Give up both offers and find another one in the next school year.Section BPassage OneQuestions 26 to 28 are based on the passage you have just heard.26. [A] They think exactly the same way.[B] They are not physically separated.[C] They share most of their vital organs.[D] They make decisions by tossing coins.27. [A] Few of them can live long.[B] Most of them live a normal life.[C] Few of them get along well with each other.[D] Most of them differ in their likes and dislikes.28. [A] They have a private tutor. [B] They go to a regular school.[C] They attend a special school. [D] They are taught by their parents.Passage TwoQuestions 29 to 31 are based on the passage you have justheard.29. [A] Eliminating the original vegetation from the building site.[B] Marking the houses in an area similar to one another.[C] Deciding where a house will be built.[D] Surrounding a building with wild flowers and plants.30. [A] They are changed to make the site more interesting.[B] They are expanded to limit the amount of construction.[C] They are integrated into the design of the building.[D] They are removed for construction.31. [A] Many architects studied with Wright.[B] Wright started the practice of “land-scraping”.[C] Wright used elements of envelope building.[D] Most of the houses Wright built were made of stone.Passage ThreeQuestions 32 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard.32. [A] A study on twelve young children’s brains.[B] The benefit from musical training for children.[C] New technology to examine children’s brains.[D] The benefit of music lessons for the memory and learning capability.33. [A] Scientists got no valuable results from the earlier studies on the topic.[B] Children musically trained remember things better than those untrained.[C] Older children get more benefit from musical training than younger ones.[D] The study is the first one on the effect of musical training on children’s brains.34. [A] None of them had been musically trained before.[B] Only 6 of them had a knowledge of music before.[C] Not all of them had been taught some music in school.[D] All of them were required to learn some music in school.35. [A] Human brains prefer musical sounds to white noise.[B] Children of different ages respond to sounds at the same speed.[C] All the twelve children like to learn to play the violin very much.[D] The older a child is, the more quickly he/she responds to sounds.Section CThe place of the child in society has varied for thousands of years and has been affected by different cultures and religions. In ancient times unwanted children were occasionally (36) _______, put to death, exploited, or offered for religious sacrifices, and in any event a large percentage of them didn’t (37) _______ their physically hazardous existence to achieve maturity.In Western civilization within the last few hundred years, there have been many changes in attitude toward the young. In agricultural Europe the children of the poor worked long hours for little or no pay, and there was no public concern for their safety or welfare. Punishment could be brutal and severe, and sometimes religious (38) _______ were expressed violently with a view toward saving the child’s soul.By the eighteenth century the harsh and (39) _______ methods began to show some changes. Society slowly (40) _______ children a role of more importance. Books were written expressly for them and (41) _______ laws were passed for their protection.In the past few (42) _______ parents have become moreattentive to the needs of their children. Better health care is available and education is no longer (43) _______ for a limited few.(44)____________________________________________________________________ ______. Some say the pendulum in child rearing has swung so far toward permissiveness that (45) ____________________________________________________________________ ______.The tendency today is for teachers and parents to emphasize individual responsibility and to stress that (46) ____________________________________________________________________ ______.【答案与解析】：Part III Listening ComprehensionSection A。
Listening Scripts (4)Part III. Listening ComprehensionSection A:Directions: In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long conversations.. At the end of each conversation, one or more questions will be asked about what was said. Both the conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B), C) and D), and decide which is the best answer. Then write the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2.11. M: Would you like a copy of Professor Smith’s article?W: Thanks, if it’s not too much trouble.Q: What does the woman imply?12. W: Did you visit the Television Tower when you had your vacation in Shanghailast summer?M: I c ouldn’t make it last June. But I finally visited it two months later. I plan to visit it again sometime next year.Q: What do we learn about the man?13. M: Prof. Kennedy has been very busy this semester. As far as I know, he worksuntil mid-night every day.W: I wouldn’t have troubled him so much if I had known he was so busy.Q: What do we learn from the conversation?14. W: If I were you, I would have accepted the job.M: I turned down the offer because it would mean frequent business trips away from my family:Q: Why didn’t the man accept the job?15. M: How are you gett ing on with your essay, Mary? I’m having a real hard timewith mine.W: After two sleepless nights, I’m finally through with it.Q: What do we learn from this conversation?16. M: Wouldn’t you get bored with the same routine year after year teaching thesame things to children?W: I don’t think it would be as boring as working in an office. Teaching is more stimulating.Q: What does the woman imply about office work?17. W: Oh, it’s so cold. We haven’t had such a severe winter for so long, have we?M: Yes, the forecast says it’s going to get worse before it warms up.Q: What do we learn from the conversation?18. M: You were seen hanging about the store on the night when it was robbed, weren’t you?W: Me? You must have made a mistake. I was at home that night.Q: What are they talking about?Now you will hear two long conversations.Conversation 1M: I understand you’d like to go for further study.W: Yes, Professor Smith. I’d like to very much. Could you tell me where I might get some information about colleges and universities?M: Yes, the Internet should have some catalogs.W: Thank you.M: It’s my pleasure. Of course, you can also write d irectly to any university for its catalogue.W: Could you write a letter of recommendation for me? I am applying for admission to the University of California for postgraduate studies.M: Ah, that’s a good university. Sure, I’d be happy to write you one.W: Thank you very much. When can I pick it up?M: You don’t have to. American universities prefer to have a letter of recommendation sent directly from the people who write them. Just leave me some information about where you want it sent, and I’ll have it in the mail by tomorrow afternoon.Questions 19 to 22 are based on the conversation you have just heard.19.What’s the relationship between the two speakers?20.Where can he get the information about colleges and universities?21.What does the woman ask the man to do?22.When does the man send the letter?Conversation 2W: Hello, this is Dr. Green’s office. May I help you?M: I’d like to make an appointment to see the doctor.W: Well, what’s wrong with you?M: I’ve had severe pains in my throat.W: What time do you think is convenient?M: I really am in pain so I would like an appointment as soon as possible.W: What about tomorrow morning?M: Yes, that would be fine.W: Is 9:30 okay?M: Okay.W: I need some information for your record. Could you please give me your full name, address, phone number and insurance coverage?M: Sure.Questions 23 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.23.What is the probable relationship between the two speakers?24.Where is the man’s pain?25.What is the man going to do?Section B:Directions: 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 write the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet 2.Passage OneThere are three groups of English learners: beginners, intermediate learners, and learners of special English. Beginners need to learn the basics of English. Students who have reached an intermediate level benefit from learning general English skills. But what about student who want to learn specialist English for their work or professional life? Most students, who fit into this third group have a clear idea about what they want to learn. A bank clerk, for example, wants to use this specialist vocabulary and technical terms of finance. But for teachers, deciding how to teach specialist English is not always so easy. For a start, the variety is enormous. Every field from airline pilots to secretaries has its own vocabulary and technical terms. Teachers also need to have an up-to-date knowledge of that specialist language, and not many teachers are exposed to working environments outside the classroom. These issues have influenced the way specialist English is taught in schools. This type of course is usually known as English for Specific Purposes, or ESP and there aren't ESP courses for almost every area of professional and working life. In Britain, for example,there are courses, which teach English for doctors, lawyers, reporters, travel agents and people working in the hotel industry. By far, the most popular ESP courses are for business English.Questions 26 to 28 are based on the passage you have just heard.26. What is the characteristic of learners of special English?27. Who needs ESP courses most?28. What are the most popular ESP courses in Britain?Passage TwoSports and games are very useful for character-training. In their lessons, boys and girls may learn about such virtues as unselfishness, courage, discipline and love of one’s country. But what is learned in books cannot have the same deep effect on a child as wh at is learned by experience. As most of the pupils’ time is spent in classes studying lessons, the ordinary school can't give much practical training for their lives in the future. So it is what the pupils do in the spare time that really prepares them to take their places in society as citizens when they grow up. If each of them learns to go all out for his team and not for himself on the football field, he will later find it natural to work for the good of his country instead of only for his own benefit.Questions 29 to 31 are based on the passage you have just heard.29. What is the speaker's opinion about learning from books?30. Why isn't ordinary day school able to give pupils much training for their future lives?31. What can help to develop a child's love of his country according to the speaker?Passage ThreeAs the car industry develops, traffic accidents have become as familiar as the common cold. Yet their cause and control remain a serious problem that is difficult to solve.Experts have long recognized that this discouraging problem has multiple causes. At the very least it is a problem that involves three factors: the driver, the vehicle and the roadway. If all drivers exercised good judgment at all times, there would be few accidents. But this is rather like saying that if all people were honest, there would be no crime. Improved design has helped to make highways much safer. But the toll ofaccidents continues to rise because of human failure and an enormous increase in the number of automobiles on the road. Attention is now turning increasingly to the third factor of the accident: the car itself. Since people assume that the accidents are bound to occur, they want to know how cars can be built better to protect the drivers.Questions 32 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard.32. What does the speaker think are the causes of automobile accidents?33. What measure has been taken to reduce car accidents?34. What remains an important factor for the rising number of road accidents?35. What's the focus of people’ attention today according to the passage?Section C: Spot DictationDirections: In this section, you will hear a passage three times, when the passage is read for the first time, you should listen carefully for its general idea. When the passage is read for the second time, you are required to fill in the blanks numbered from 36 to 43 with the exact words you have just heard. For blank numbered from 44 to 46 you are required to fill in the missing information. For these blanks, you can either use the exact words you have just heard or write down the main points in your own words. Finally, when the passage is read for the third time, you should check what you have written.The (36) origin of language is a mystery. All we really know is that men, (37) unlike animals, somehow invented certain sounds to express thoughts and feelings, actions and things, so that they could (38)communicate with each other; and that later they agreed upon certain (39) signs, called letters, which could be combined to (40 )represent those sounds and which could be written down. Those sounds, whether spoken, or written in letters, we call words.The (41) power of words, then, lies in their (42) associations--the things they bring up before our minds. Words become (43) filled with meaning for us by experience; and the longer we live, (44) the more certain words recall to us the glad and sad events of our past; and the more we read and learn, the more the number of words that mean something to us increases.Great writers are those who not only have great thoughts (45) but also express these thoughts in words which appeal powerfully to our minds and emotions. This charming and telling use of words is what we call literary style. Above all, the real poet is a master of words. (46) He can convey his meaning in words which sing like music, and which can move men to tears by their position and association. We should, therefore, learn to choose our words carefully and use them accurately, or they will make ourspeech silly and vulgar.。
2023年浙江省大学英语三级考试真题2023 Zhejiang Province College English Level Three ExamPart I Listening Comprehension (30 points)Section ADirections: In this section, you will hear three conversations. At the end of each conversation, you will hear a question about the conversation. Both the conversation and the question will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the five possible answers and decide which one would be the best answer to the question you have heard.1. A. They are planning a picnic.B. They are baking a cake.C. They are going shopping.D. They are studying for exams.2. A. Going to a movie.B. Going to a concert.C. Going to a dance class.D. Going to a restaurant.3. A. The woman should relax.B. The woman should exercise more.C. The woman is too lazy.D. The woman should eat more.Section BDirections: In this section, you will hear two short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear several questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, read the five possible answers and decide which one would be the best answer to the question you have heard.Passage One4. How did Emily travel to work this morning?A. By subway.B. By bus.C. By car.D. By taxi.5. How long does Emily work each day?A. Eight hours.B. Ten hours.C. Twelve hours.D. Fourteen hours.Passage Two6. What is the weather like today?A. Sunny.B. Rainy.C. Snowy.D. Cloudy.7. What should people do in summer?A. Drink more water.B. Wear more clothes.C. Stay inside.D. Eat more ice cream.Section CDirections: In this section, you will hear three news reports. At the end of each news report, you will hear two or three questions. Both the news report and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, read the five possible answers and decide which one would be the best answer to the question you have heard.8. What caused the fire?A. Faulty wiring.B. Candles.C. Gas leak.D. Broken window.9. What did the police find near the crime scene?A. A weapon.B. Fingerprints.C. A witness.D. An explosion.10. What was the man doing when he found the wallet?A. Shopping.B. Walking the dog.C. Jogging.D. Driving.Part II Vocabulary and Structure (40 points)11. It was obvious ________ he wasn't telling the truth.A. asB. thatC. becauseD. so12. I'm afraid Tom can't come to dinner because he _______ a cold.A. hasB. haveC. hadD. having13. Jenny _______ her keys at home yesterday.A. leftC. leavesD. leaving14. The teacher asked the students ________ attention in class.A. to payB. payingC. paidD. pay15. The concert was so ________ that I fell asleep.A. boringB. boredC. boreD. boredom16. The train will ________ at 10:30 p.m.A. arrivedB. arrivingC. arrive17. Sarah told me she _______ to the beach the next day.A. goingB. goesC. will goD. go18. Have you _______ to Paris before?A. beenB. goingC. wentD. goes19. I _______ Mike for years.A. knewB. knowingC. knowD. known20. The company _______ for bankruptcy last year.A. fileB. filedC. filesD. filingPart III Reading Comprehension (40 points)Passage OneNowadays, more and more people are choosing to commute by bicycle rather than by car. Biking is not only good for the environment, but it's also a great form of exercise. However, cyclists need to be careful of traffic, as accidents involving bicycles and cars are common.21. Why are people choosing to commute by bicycle?A. It's cheaper.B. It's good for the environment.C. It's faster.D. It's easier.22. What should cyclists be careful of?A. Traffic lights.B. Traffic jams.C. Other cyclists.D. Traffic.Passage TwoMany people believe that traveling is an essential part of life as it broadens your horizons and exposes you to different cultures and ideas. However, not everyone has the time and money for extensive travel. Fortunately, you can still experience other cultures by reading books or watching documentaries.23. Why do people believe traveling is important?A. It's good for your health.B. It's good for your wallet.C. It broadens your horizons.D. It's good for the environment.24. How can you experience other cultures without traveling?A. Reading books.B. Watching sports.C. Eating different food.D. Listening to music.Part IV Writing (30 points)Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay on the topic of "The Benefits of Learning a Second Language". You should write at least 150 words following the outline given below:1. Introduction: State the importance of learning a second language.2. Body Paragraphs: Discuss at least three benefits of learning a second language.3. Conclusion: Summarize the advantages of being bilingual.Remember to:1. Use clear and concise language.2. Organize your ideas logically.3. Use proper grammar and punctuation.Sample Answer:The Benefits of Learning a Second LanguageLearning a second language has become increasingly important in today's globalized world. Not only does it enhance communication skills, but it also provides numerous benefits that can help individuals in both their personal and professional lives.Firstly, learning a second language can improve cognitive abilities. Studies have shown that bilingual individuals have better problem-solving skills and are more adept at multitasking. This is because learning a new language requires the brain to think in different ways, which can strengthen cognitive functions.Secondly, being bilingual can increase job opportunities. In today's competitive job market, employers value candidates who are proficient in multiple languages. Being able to communicate with clients or customers in their native language can give individuals a competitive edge and open up new career opportunities.Lastly, learning a second language can enrich one's cultural experience. By understanding a different language, individuals can connect more deeply with other cultures and traditions. This can lead to greater empathy and understanding, fostering positive relationships with people from diverse backgrounds.In conclusion, the benefits of learning a second language are numerous and far-reaching. From improved cognitive abilities toincreased job opportunities and enriched cultural experiences, being bilingual can have a significant impact on one's personal and professional life. Therefore, investing time and effort in learning a second language is well worth the rewards it brings.。
Part III Listening Comprehension (35 minutes)Section A11. A) He admires Jean’s straightforwardness.B) He thinks Dr. Brown deserves the praise.C) He believes Jean was rude to Dr. Brown.D) He will talk to Jean about what happened.12. A) He stayed in a room on the third floor for an hour.B) He was absent when the discussion was being held.C) Nobody but the woman noticed that he was absent.D) He did not leave room 405 until an hour had passed.13. A) He enjoyed the paintings, too.B) He has to finish his term paper first.C) He can’t finish his term paper that day. D) He has learned something about the artists.14. A) Some people may not go on thetrip. B) The transportation for the trip is free.C) Everyone in the class has paidthe fee. D) The class won’t enjoy going on the field trip.15. A) In Atlanta.B) At a convention centre.C) In a hospital.D) At home.16. A) She has been at home.B) The new manager was not in theoffice.C) She hasn’t talked with the new manager yet.D) S he didn’t want to talk with the new manager.17. A) He will see Steve soon.B) He is afraid the weather will not be clear.C) He is not sure if there will be enough space.D) He is not sure if he can find a room for Steve.18. A) He might move to another city very soon.B) The woman’s exaggerating the seriousness of the pollution.C) The air pollution is caused by the development of industry.D) The city was poor because there wasn’t much industry then.Questions 19 to 21 are based on the conversation you have just heard.19. A) Professor and student.B) Boss and employee.C) Interviewer and interviewee.D) President and adviser.20. A) It has 2 million dollars in capital.B) It has 50,000 people.C) Its products are marketed in the US only. D) Its products sell quite well in China.21. A) Organized and a good speaker.B) Enthusiastic and afast-learner.C) Persistent and experienced.D) Capable and good at marketing.Questions 22 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard. 22. A) Spending more hours on the Internet.B) Spending fewer hours on the Internet.C) The state of being on the Internet.D) Their brighter expectations not being met.23. A) The Net is healthier than TV.B) The Net is not healthy for people.C) The Net does not help with people’s communication.D) The Net does no good to people’s psychological well-being. 24. A) They stay at home longer than before.B) They have more friends on theInternet.C) They give too much time to the Internet.D) They have less face-to-face conversations than before.25. A) The fast-developing technology.B) The people who design different applications.C) The way how people make use of the Internet.D) The increasing information and communication via the Net.Section BPassage OneQuestions 26 to 28 are based on the passage you have just heard.26. A) When they are with a baby-sitter.B) When they are with another baby.C) When they are with a strangeadult. D) When they are with an elderly person.27. A) They show fear.B) They start to cry.C) They turn to adults.D) They reach out to touch them.28. A) Ask elderly adults to attend them.B) Hire an experienced baby-sitter.C) Keep them in family-based day care centers.D) Let them stay with their parents or teachers.Passage TwoQuestions 29 to 31 are based on the passage you have just heard.29. A) Historic significance.B) Splendor and peacefulness.C) Cultural appeal.D) Beauty and comfort.30. A) Visiting the capital of Salt Lake City. B) Visiting the Temple Square.C) Hiking through national parks.D) Hiking remote Indian reservations.31. A) All transportations during thetour. B) Three formal meals a day.C) Two nights’ stay in Salt LakeCity. D) Equipment for the hiking adventure.Passage ThreeQuestions 32 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard.32. A) Around 45%. B) About 50%.C) Less than 68%. D) Over 70%.33. A) What ingredient should a nutrition label list.B) How to get consumers to read labels more carefully.C) What food information should be provided to consumers.D) Whether it is necessary to put labels on prepared foods.34. A) Doubtful. B) Opposing.C) Supportive. D) Neutral.35. A) More detailed labeling.B) Simple labeling.C) Precise labeling.D) Basic labeling.Section CPeople born in the autumn live longerthan those born in the spring. And they are less likely to fall (36) _______ ill when they are older, according to an Austrian scientist. The scientists at the Max Planck Institute for Demographic Research made such (37) _______ by using census data for more than one million people in Austria, Denmark and Australia. They found that the month of birth was related to life (38) _______ over the age of 50. (39) _______ differences in what mothers ate during pregnancy, and infections occurring at different times of the year could both have an impact on the health of a new-born baby and could (40) _______ its life expectancy in older age. “A mother giving birth in spring spends the last (41) _______ of her pregnancy in winter, when she will eat less vitamins than in summer,” said Gabriele Doblhammer, one of a team ofscientists who carried out the research. “When she stops breast-feeding and starts giving her baby (42) _______ food, it’s in the hot weeks of summer when babies are (43) _______ to infections of the digestive system.” (44) _______________________________ ______________________________. In the southern hemisphere, the picture was similar. (45) _______________________________ _________________________. The study focused on people born at the beginning of the 20th century. “(46) ___________,” Doblhammer said.。
