IELTS剑桥雅思4听力原文全手打_非截图

Test 4SECTION 1 Question 1-10Question 1-10Complete the notes below.Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.SECTION 2 Questions 11-20Questions 11 -15Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.11 To find out how much holidays cost, you should press buttonA oneB twoC three12 Travelite currently offer walking holidaysA only in Western Europe.B all over Europe.C outside Europe.13 The walks offered by TraveliteA cater for a range of walking abilities.B are planned by guides from the local area.C are for people with good fitness levels.14 On Travelite holidays, people holidaying alone payA the same as other clients.B only a little more than other clients.C extra only if they stay in a large room.15 Entertainment is providedA when guests request itB most nightC every nightQuestions 16-20Complete the table below.Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.SECTION 3 Questions 21-30Complete the table below.Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.Questions 27-30What problems do the speakers identify for each experiment?Choose your answers from the box and write the letters A-H next to questions 27-30.Experiment 1: 27………………. ……Experiment 2: 28………………. ……Experiment 3: 29………………. ……Experiment 4: Example FExperiment 5: 30………………. ……SECTION 4 Questions 31-40Questions 31-34 Complete the notes below.Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.Questions 35-38Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.35 Shark meshing uses nets laidA along the coastline.B at an angle to the beach.C from the beach to the sea.36 Other places that have taken up shark meshing includeA South Africa.B New Zealand.C Tahiti.37 The average number of sharks caught in nets each year isA 15.B 150.C 1,500.38 Most sharks are caught inA spring.B summer.C winter.Questions 39-40Choose TWO letter A-G.Which TWO factors reduce the benefits of shark nets?A nets wrongly positionedB strong waves and currentsC too many fishD sharks eat holes in netsE moving sandsF nets too shortG holes in nets scare sharks。

Test 1LISTENING:NU M BER OF QU E STIONS:42TIME ALLOWED: 40 minutes (听力30分钟，抄答案10分钟)READING:NUMBER OF QUESTIONS: 40WRITING:TIME ALLOWED: 60 minutesTEST 1LISTENINGSECTION 1Questions 1-10Questions 1-4Complete the notes below.Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.Questions 5-10Complete the table below.Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.SECTION 2 Questions 11—20Questions 11-13Complete the sentence below.Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.RIVERSIDE INDUSTRIAL VILLAGE11Riverside Village was a good place to start an industry because it had wate, raw materials and fuels such as …………………a nd……………………. .12The metal industry was established at Riverside Village by ……………… who lived in the area.13There were over ……………water-powered mills in the area in the eighteenth century.Questions 14-20Label the plan below.Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.14………RoadSECTION 3 Questions 21-30Questions 21 and 22Choose the correct letter, A,B or C.21Melanie says she has not started the assignment becauseA she was doing work for another course.B it was s really big assignment.C she hasn’t spent time in the library.22 The lecture says that reasonable excuses for extensions areA planning problems.B problems with assignment.C personal illness or accident.What recommendation does Dr Johnson make about the journal articles ?Choose your answers for the box and write the letters A – G next to questions 23-27.Jackson: 23 ……………………..Roberts: 24 ……………………..Morris: 25 ……………………..Cooper: 26 ……………………..Forster: 27 ……………………..Label the chart below.Choose your answer from the box below and write the letters A – H next to questions 28-30.Population studiesReasons for changing accommodation7060502010SECTION 4 Question 31—40Complete the notes belowWrite NO MORE THSN TWO WORDS for each answer.READINGREADING PASSAGE 1You should spend about 20 minutes on Questions 1-14 which are based on reading passage 1 below.Adults and children are frequently confronted with statements about the alarming rat of loss of tropical rainforests. For example, one graphic illustration to which children might readily relate is the estimate that rainforests are being destroyed at a rate equivalent to one thousand football fields every forty minutes – about the duration of a normal classroom period. In the face of the frequent and often vivid media coverage, it is likely that children will have formed ideas about rainforests – what and where they are, why they are important, what endangers them – independent of any formal tuition. It is also possible that some of these ideas will be mistaken.Many studies have shown that children harbour misconceptions about ‘pure’, curriculum science. These misconceptions do not remain isolated but become incorporated into a multifaceted, but organized, conceptual framework, making it and the component ideas, some of which are erroneous, more robust but also accessible to modification. These ideas may be developed by children absorbing ideas through the popular media. Sometimes this information may be erroneous. It seems schools may not be providing an opportunity for children to re-express their ideas and so have them tested and refined by teachers and their peers.Despite the extensive coverage in the popular media of the destruction of rainforests, little formal information is available about children’s ideas in this area, the aim of the present study is to start to provide such information, to help teachers design their educational strategies to build upon correct ideas and to displace misconceptions and to plan programmes in environmental studies in their schools. The study surveys children’s scientific knowledge and attitudes to rainforests. Secondary school children were asked to complete a questionnaire containing fiveopen-form questions. The most frequent responses to the first question were descriptions which are self-evident from the term ‘rainforest’. Some children described them as damp, wet or hot. The second question concerned the geographical location of rainforests. The commonest responses were continents or countries: Africa (given by 43% of children), south America (30%), Brazil (25%). Some children also gave more general locations, such as being near the Equator.Responses to question three concerned the importance of rainforests. The dominant idea, raised by 64% of the pupils, was that rainforests provide animals with habitats. Fewer students responded that rainforests provide plant habitats, and even fewer (60%) raised the idea of rainforest as animal habitats.Similarly, but at a lower level, more girls (13%) than boys (5%) said that rainforests provided human habitats. These observations are generally consistent with our previous studied of pupils’ views about the use and conservation of rainforests, in which girls were shown to be more sympathetic to animals and expressed views which seem to place an intrinsic value on non-human animal life.The fourth question concerned the causes of the destruction of rainforests. Perhaps encouragingly, more than half of the pupil (59%) identified that it is human activities which are destroying rainforests, some personalising the responsibility by the use of terms such as ‘we are’. About 18% of the pupils referred specifically to logging activiy.One misconception, expressed by some 1)% of the pupils, was that acid rain is responsible for rainforest destruction; a similar proportion said that pollution is destroying rainforests. Here, children are confusing rainforest destruction with damage to the forests of Western Europe by these factors. While two fifths of the students provided the information that the rainforests provide oxygen, in some cases this response also embraced the misconception that rainforest destruction would reduce atmospheric oxygen, making the atmosphere incompatible with human life on Earth.In answer to the final question about the importance of rainforest conservation, themajority of children simply said that we need rainforests to survive. Only a few of the pupils (6%) mentioned that rainforest destruction may contribute to global warming. This is surprising considering the high level of media coverage on this issue. Some children expressed the idea that the conservation of rainforests is not important.The results of this study suggest that certain ideas predominate in the thinking of children about rainforests. Pupils’responses indicate some misconceptions in basic scientific knowledge of rainforests’ ecosystems such as their ideas about rainforests as habitats for animals, plants and humans and the relationship between climatic change and destruction of rainforests.Pupils did not volunteer ideas that suggested that they appreciated the complexity of causes of rainforest destruction. In other words, they gave no indication of an appreciation of either the rage of ways in which rainforests are important or the complex social, economic and political factors which drive the activities which are destroying the rainforests. One encouragements is that the results of similar studies about other environmental issues suggest that older children seem to acquire the ability to appreciate, value and evaluate conflicting views. Environmental education offers an arena in which these sills can be developed, which is essential fore these children as future decision –makers.Question 1-8Do the following statements agree with the information given in reading passage 1? In boxes 1-8 on your answer sheet writeTRUE if the statement agrees with the informationFALSE if the statement contradicts the informationNOT GIVEN if there is no information on this。

剑桥雅思4Test4听力Section4答案+解析剑桥雅思4Test4听力Section 4答案+解析谈话场景：学术报告。

人物身份：主讲人为海洋动物专家。

谈话话题：介绍澳大利亚鲨鱼的有关信息，其长度、重量、觅食习惯等，以及澳大利亚政府为防止鲨鱼攻击人类所采取的措施交际与语言表达1. 这部分讲述的是关于澳大利亚鲨鱼的场景，涉及到鲨鱼的生活习性、特征以及捕鲨网的来历和用途。

2. “sharks vary in weight with size and breed…”鲨鱼的体重因大小和种类而不同。

动词“vary”搭配介词“in”和“with”时，含义有区别，“vary in”表示“在……方面变化、不同”。

例如：Rooms vary in size and come equipped with hairdryers, television and telephone. 房间大小不同，均配有吹风机、电视和电话。

“vary with”表示“随着……变化而变化”，例如：Winds vary with time, altitude, and location. 风随时间、高度和位置的变化而变化。

3. “This is made possible by their fins, one set at the side and another set underneath the body, and the tail also helps the shark move forward quickly.”它的鳍使快速游动成为可能，一个在一边，另外一个在身体下面，它的尾巴有助于鲨鱼迅速向前移动。

“make possible”表示“使…变成可能”，例如：It is possible to make a hypothesis on the basis of this graph. 以这张图表为基础做出假设是可能的。

“move forward”表示“向前移动，向前发展”，例如：Only by showing mutual respect can we move forward together. 在互相尊重的基础上，我们才可并肩向前。

Listen to people at a party making small talk. What topic is introduced in each conversation? What closing phrase is used to end the conversation?★First conversationLiz: Hi, … Pete?Pete: Hi, Hello.Liz: I am Liz, Donna’s mother. Donna has told me all about you.Pete: Nice to meet you, Mrs. Morton.Liz: It is nice to meet you, too. So, are you enjoying the party?Pete: Yeah, It is great. This might be the last time I see some of these people for a long time, so I’ve been pretty busy, I haven’t had much time to sample the food.Liz: I know what you mean. I cannot believe that all you kids are finally graduating. Donna has grown up so fast! Do you have any plans after graduation?Pete: Well, I’ve applied for a teaching job overseas. I guess I’ll probably find out if I got the job or not next week.Liz: You’re more adventurous than Donna. She’s going to take a job right here in town, at least for the summer. After that, who knows?Pete: Well, you might be seeing me around here for a while longer, too. Oh,… wait a minute. I’m sorry. I think Dan is leaving the party. Excuse me, Mrs. Morton, I’ve got to talk to him before he goes.Liz: Certainly. It was nice meeting you, Pete.Pete: Same here.Liz: Oh, and good luck with your job search.Pete: Thanks. Thanks a lot.★Second conversationMan 1: You know, I … uh … I kind of like this music.Man 2: Well, it is lively. I’ll stay that for it.Man 1: Great music for dancing.Man 2: Dancing? Yeah. I guess. For young people, anyway.Man 1: What? What, you think we’re too old?Man 2: Oh, no. You’re not thinking…Man 1: And why not? It looks like fun! Why should we sit here while everyone else ishaving a great time?Man 2: If you start dancing to this music, you’re going to make a fool out of yourself.Man 1: Hmm. That’s what you think.Man 2: Anyway, who would you dance with?Man 1: Oh? Is that a challenge?Man 2: Oh, no.Woman: Hey, there. Want to dance?Man 1: Uh,… why,…why, yes, I would, young lady. (turns to Man2) Uh, excuse me. It’s been real nice talking to you, but, uh, I’ve got to go.★Third conversationWoman 1: Mmmm,…this is delicious. I love stuffed grape leaves.Woman 2: Ummm, me, too. It all tastes delicious. Do you think they made all this themselves? Or did they have it catered?Woman 1: Oh, no. George is a great cook. Why would they cater it?Woman 2: Really?Woman 1: Oh, yeah.Woman 2: George cooks?Woman 1: You didn’t know that? Lynn’s always saying that’s half the reason she married him!Woman 2: Well, that is a good reason. She is really lucky. I wish my husband liked to cook. He completely avoids anything that has to do with the kitchen.Woman 1: You know, my husband’s talking about signing up for an Italian cooking class on Saturdays. Oh, I hope he does it.Woman 2: Oh, I wonder if I could convince my husband to do that. I’d sure love being the taste tester for his recipes.Woman 1: Exactly what I was thinking. Well, I’ll let you know when the class starts. Woman 2: Great! Please do. In the meantime, I think I’ll go mention it to him. Talk to you soon.Woman 1: OK. Bye.Listen to Nicole, Tony, and Darren telling different pieces of news. What was the news? What happened exactly?★Nicole: I got some incredible news over the weekend!Man: Yeah? What happened?Nicole: Well, my sister is finally getting married.Man: Really? Well, that is exciting! How long have they been seeing each other?Nicole: Oh, I mean, it’s been over four years. We all knew that they would get married someday, but no one expected it to happen now. And you know what? The funny part is how it happened.Man: Yeah?Nicole: Yeah. OK, listen. They were one a cruise, and one night while they were sitting on the deck of the ship, looking at the stars…Man: Ah,… let me guess. He pulled out a ring and asked her to marry him.Nicole: No, smartly. The other way around. She asked him! She got right down on one knee and proposed.Man: Yeah?Nicole: Yeah! And he was pretty surprised, I think, but of course he immediately said “yes”. Listen, they’re planning a wedding for the fall.Man: Well, that is great news. Yeah,… and I’m sure they’ll be very happy together. Nicole: Yeah. Now I have to start thinking about the wedding. I’m going to be a bridesmaid in the wedding, so, you know, I have to buy a dress and then…★Woman: Why the long face, Tony?Tony: Oh, I just got some bad news today.Woman: What happened?Tony: Well, you know my job at the design studio?Woman: Yes.Tony: Well,…Woman: Oh, no!Tony: Oh, yes. Today the boss called me into his office and told me they had to lay me off indefinitely. That means as of April thirtieth, I’m out of work.Woman: Oh!Tony: No more job.Woman: Tony, I am so sorry. You really liked working there.Tony: Yeah, well, it’s not all bad news. There’s still a small chance that the company will call me back in the summer if the work picks up. You never know what’ll happen. They may still need me then.Woman: Oh, this is so sudden. Isn’t it?Tony: Well, sort of. Two other employees lost their jobs last month, and I had a feeling I might be the next one in line. You know, I’ve only been working there ten months, so I don’t have any seniority. If they’re going to lay someone off, it is always going to be the newer employees first.Woman: What are you going to do?Tony: Like I said, I’ve still got a job until the end of the month. Starting in May, I plan to send out resumes and go on some interviews. Depending on the outcome of the interviews,…★Darren: I just found out that my parents are moving.Woman: Mmmm. Are you surprised?Darren: Well, not really. They’ve been trying to sell their house for, gosh, six months to a year now.Woman: Oh, well, I thought they liked it where they were.Darren: They do. They love it. But they’re getting older. Dad wants to live in a smaller town. And Mom says she’s sick and tired of the fast pace and taking care of the house, you know. Woman: Hmmm. So where are they going to move?Darren: You’re not going to believe this!Woman: What? What?Darren: They’re going to Mexico. Can you believe it?Woman: Nope. They’re going to San Miguel de Allende. It’s this gorgeous little town in the mountains.Woman: Wow! I’ve never heard of it.Darren: Ah,… it’s about a hundred and fifty mile northwest of Mexico City.Woman: Wow. Do your parents speak Spanish?Darren: No, but they’re going to learn.Woman: Wow. That is a big change! Why don’t they stay in the U.S.?Darren: Well, they have always wanted to live abroad. Now that they’re retired, they finally get to do it. And my Dad, he adores Mexico. He’d been there six or seven times at least. Woman: Wow. Sounds like this is going to be quite an adventure.Darren: It should be. And San Miguel – it is stunning. The government has made sure that there’s no new buildings ever built there, so the traditional feeling of the town… well, it’s been preserved. Oh, and they make pottery there, which is perfect for my mother because she collects the stuff.Woman: Oh, that’s great for her. So,… I guess now you’re going to have a place to stay in Mexico.Darren: Yeah,…Woman: And a place for your friends to come and visit in Mexico?Darren: Well, if my friends are nice to me, I suppose something could be arranged. Did you have anybody in particular in mind?Woman: Oh, very funny. So, when exactly are they moving?Darren: Oh, in a couple of months. They have to pack up and take care of all the business here. I’m going to help them with the move. I may even try to stay a couple of months if I can swing the time….。

Listen to Randy Simmons interviewing people on the street. What values do they think are most important and why?Randy: We’re back on the street for the “Ask the People”portion of our show. Today our question is “What values do you think are the most important and why?” Now, I just have to find some people who are willing to talk to me…. Excuse me, sir?Man: Yes?Randy: My name is Randy Simmons. I’m a reporter from WBBQ, and we’re on the air. Do you have a moment to talk with us?Man: Well, I’m on my way to work.Randy: This should just take a moment.Man: Well. OK. But make it fast.Randy: OK. We’re asking people what they think are the most important values in today’s society and why. Man: Hmmm, that’s a tough one. I guess I think it’s important to listen to your parents. Kids these days… my kids never listen to anything that I say.Randy: Ah-hah. So you think it’s important to respect your parents?Man: That’s right. I’ve got to go. Bye.Randy: Good-bye. Boy, was he in a hurry!... Miss. Excuse me. Hello?Woman1: Yes?Randy: Do you have a second? I’m Randy Simmons from WBBQ. I’m doing a radio show.Woman1: Yeah?Randy: We’re asking people on the street what values they think are important and why.Woman 1: I don’t really have the time….Well, I don’t know. I guess that honesty is important. You know what they say: Honesty is the best policy.Randy: OK. That’s interesting.Woman 1: Well, I mean, you’re just going to get in trouble if you’re not honest. At least that’s been my experience.Randy: I see.Woman 1: Listen. I have to go.Randy: Thanks. Let’s see if I can find one more person… Oops!Woman 2: Ouch!Randy: I’m sorry. I-I didn’t see you standing there behind me. Are you OK?Woman 2: You stepped on my toes! What are you doing standing here, anyway?Randy: Well, actually, I’m interviewing people. I’m Randy Simmons from WBBQ.Woman 2: What’ that?Randy: I’m Randy Simmons. From the radio station WBBQ. I’m doing on-the-street interviews.Woman 2: Oh. OK.Randy: We’re asking people about values. What values do you think are most important in today’s society? Woman 2: Privacy. I think people need to respect each other’s privacy. Like right now. You should leave me alone (continues shouting in the background)Randy: Uh,… oh,…well,…uh, sorry. Uh, folks, that’s all the time we have today for our show. Today’s question was “What values do you think are important in today’s society and why?” After this experience, I’d have to say that one thing we all need to work on is being kinder. This sure is a tough job. This is Randy Simmons of WBBQ radio signing off until next time.Listen to Cristina, Vince, and Brian talking about people who have had an influence on them. Who is each persontalking about? What did they learn from these people?Cristina: My parents had a big influence on me. I don’t think I could say it was just my mother or my father – it was more like a combination of them both. My parents are so different. I learned from both of them.My mother was very serious, and she worked really hard. She was one of the first women to work in the computer industry back in the fifties. You could say she was a working woman before it became fashionable. I learned a lot about trying my best. I guess she taught me that anything was possible.From my father, I learned to laugh at life. He always used to say that if you waited long enough, a bad situation would change for the better. My parents used to have some interesting conversations, believe me! Somehow they always managed to get along, thought.Vince: Well, the first person I think of is my third-grade teacher. It’s funny. Isn’t it? She made school fun. I’d had a real problem with school before that – I didn’t like to go, I had trouble making friends… I wonder where she is now. Gosh, that was a long time ago!I also owe a lot to one of my high school teachers. He was really tough, but he taught me how to write well. That’s a skill that’s helped me in every single job I’ve had. I mean, at the time, I hated his class, but I looking back I realized just how much it’s helped me.Brian: This is kind of different, but I’ve been most influenced by people who have made a change in society. I really respect those people who have spoken up about what they believed in. I guess John Lennon was kind of my hero, I mean, I liked the Beatles, and I loved his music, but John also believed in a lot of issues that I support. I was so shocked when he was killed. I’ve also been deeply affected by the words of people like Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. He tried to get people to work together –to accept each other whether they were black, white, or whatever.。

剑桥国际英语第四册Unit3听力原文Andy: Well, this is Andy Wong, and we’re just about at the end of another episode of “Where in the world…?”But before we sign off,I’d like to tell you a little about tomorrow’s program. Tomorrow we’ll have a interesting report on two very exciting cities that I’m sure you won’t want to miss. Our reporters in the field, Deborah and Todd, are standing by to fill us in on the details. Deborah! Can you hear me?Deborah: Yes, Andy, loud and clear.Andy: Well, where are you?Deborah: You know I can’t tell you that, Andy! You have to watch tomorrow’s program to get the answer.Andy: oh, right! That’s right. Well, tell us about the place anyway.Deborah: ok. This city is a very exciting place to visit. First of all, it is one of the ten largest metropolitan areas in the world. It is a very cosmopolitan city with a strong identity of its own. And the local food is unique. I really am enjoying the restaurants that serve barbecued beef, which is grilled right at your table. But I must warn you , much of the food is extremely spicy, so come prepared. Do you like spicy food, Andy?Andy: Love it!Deborah: Well, you should come on over, then! Andy, this city is very old! It was founded in the fourteenth century and is divided by the Han River. The city has a striking combination of modern and ancient architecture. In fact, most of the traditional architecture is located on the northern side of the river- when I am now. With its efficient subway system, it’s very easy to get around and see the sights.Andy: Great, Deborah. Thanks so much for…Deborah: oh, wait, Andy! One more thing I forgot to mention! The shopping- the street vendors here sell everything from shoes to electronics to furniture- all at discounted prices! Oops, have I said too much?Andy: No, no, not at all! Sounds like you’re having a fantastic time. We’re looking forward to hearing your full report tomorrow, and finding out just where in the world you are right now! Before we run out of time, though, let me turn it over to Todd. Todd? Are you there?Todd: I sure am. Hello, everyone. Well, my city is very old. It was founded in fifteen forty-nine by the Portuguese. It is now the third largest city in the country, with about two million inhabitants. It’s quite fascinating. Believe it or not, it’s built into a cliff, and it overlooks a beautiful bay. It’s actually on two levels. To get to the upper level you can take an elevator. From there you have a wonderful view of the bay. And if you enjoy swimming, there are beautiful beaches.Andy: well, Todd! I guess we know where you’re been the last few days! On the beach!Todd: Well, not exactly! Andy. There’s so much to see and do here. By the way, this city also has a strong African influence: you can see it in the music, food, and dance styles of the region. Andy: Mm-hmm. What do people like to do there?Todd: many people enjoy watching a special kind of dance that’s a mixture of dancing and fighting with an African origin. For those of you who enjoy nightlife, this city can’t be beat. It has several different street festivals during the year, each one like a mini-carnival of its own.Andy: Great! Thanks a lot, Todd. Well, that certainly has givenour listeners plenty to think about, but I’m sorry to say we’re out of time. That’s it, folks. This is Andy Wong reminding you to tune in tomorrow for the next installment of our travel show,”where in the World…?”Goodnight,everybody!Interviewer: Hi, guys!Jose and Vicki: Hi.Interviewer: Thanks for agreeing to meet me here on such short notice.Jose: No problem.Interviewer: Well. Listen, as I said to you on the phone, I’m doing a story for the campus newspaper. I’m interviewing foreign students to get their impressions of our city. Um, this should only take about ten minutes or so. Let’s see…Uh, do you mind if I tape-record our interview? Vicki: Oh no, not at all.Interviewer: OK, then. Jose, why don’t we start with you. What do you think of San Francisco? How do you like it here so far?J ose: It’s OK! I guess.Interviewer: Oh, you don’t sound very enthusiastic.Jose: No, no. I like it. It’s just that I’ve been so busy studying. I haven’t had much time to explore the city.Interviewer: Oh. That’s too bad.Jose: Yeah. And when I have the tim e, well, it’s so cloudy and foggy here- especially in the summer. I never thought I’d be wearing a sweater in July!Interviewer: Well, this is Northern California. Hey, maybe you should move south. I hear Los Angeles is warmer. Vicki?Vicki: Oh, I love it here. I think this is a beautiful city. The rolling hills, the views of the bay- it’s very romantic.Interviewer: Yeah. So how do you guys spend your free time?Jose: Well, I’m studying architecture and am somewhat of a photographer……Interviewer: Really?Jose: Oh, I’m just an amateur. Anyway, I …I’m always taking pictures of the building in this city. You know, the Victorians, the modern skyscrapers downtown, MOMA ……Interviewer: MOMA. You mean , the Museum of Modern Art?Jose: Right. There’s such a variet y of buildings in this city. The architecture is really great. I also have taken pictures of other structures, like the Golden Gate Bridge- it looks totally different when the weather changes.Interviewer: Wow! That’s interesting. Ah, well, Vicki, it’s your turn. What do you like to do? Vicki: I like to explore the different neighborhoods. Yesterday I went to the Italian neighborhood, North Beach, to buy some pastries and have a cup of espresso. Today I’m going down to the Mission District to get a burrito for lunch.Interviewer: Hey, sounds like you like to eat!Vicki: Yes. Actually, I like the Mission a lot. It’s a Hispanic neighborhood. We don’t have anything like that where I come from.Interviewer: Uh, well, that’s about it. Any final comments?Jose: No, not really.Vicki:I just like to say that this is the great place to live，It’s small after get around easy but big enough to offer all the advantages of large cities，I’m glad I got the chance to study hereLindsay: So, Eric, how long have you lived in New York?Eric: All my life. I was born here. Sounds like you’re new intown.Lindsay: Two months. I just moved here from Michigan,Eric: Wow! That’s a big change. New York must be quite a shock.Lindsay: Well, not exactly. I lived here once before, when I went to graduate school. So, I …I guess you could say that I’m used to life in new York , if that’s possible.Eric: when did you live here?Lindsay: Oh, let’s see, …it must have been about eight years ago. Boy, the city sure has changed since then.Eric: I supposed so. I mean, they’re really cleaned up Times Square. It used to be so dirty. I mean, now it’s just full of tourists.Lindsay: Yeah. And the subways seem to run more on schedule now.\Eric: Basically, I think the city is safer anywhere you go, probably because we have so many more police officers on the street.Lindsay: Oh, that’s for sure! You know, though, one thing I can’t get used to is the noise- especially those garbage trucks! They come at five in the morning and are so loud. The noise wakes me up every time!Eric: I guess I’ve lived here so long I don’t hear it anymore.I can sleep through just about anything. You know the one thing I am tired of –the weather. I mean, I’m not sick and tired of these long, co ld winters. I’m thinking about moving next year.Lindsay: Really?Eric: Yeah. I mean, like I said, I’ve live here all my life, and I feel like I need some kind of change. You know, a new environment . it time to get out of New York.Lindsay: Hmm. Not me! I love the nightlife: the theater andthe great restaurants. I can’t wait to get out and discover all that New York is offering!。

剑4雅思Test1-s4听力原文IELTS C4-T est1- Section 4Good day, ladies and gentlemen. I have been asked today to talk to you about the urban landscape. There are two major areas that I will focus on in my talk: how vegetation canhave a significant effect on urban climate, and how we can better plan our cities using trees to provide a more comfortable environment for us to live in.Trees can have a significant impact on our cities. They can make a city, as a whole, a bitless windyor a bit more windy, if that's what you want. They can make it a bit cooler if it's a hot summer day in an Australian city, or they can make it a bit more humid if it's a dry inland city. On the local scale - that is, in particular areas within the city - trees can make the local area more shady, cooler, more humid and much less windy. In fact trees and planting of various kinds can be used to make city streets actually less dangerous in particular areas. How do trees do all that, you ask?Well, the main difference between a tree and a building is a tree has got an internal mechanism to keep the temperature regulated. It evaporates water through its leaves and that means that the temperature of the leaves is never very far from our own body temperature. The temperature of a building surface on a hot sunny day can easily be twenty degrees more than our temperature. Trees, on the other hand, remain cooler than buildings because they sweat. This means that they can humidify the air and cool it - a property which can be exploited to improve the local climate. Trees can also help break the force of winds. The reason that high buildings make it windier at ground level isthat, as the wind goes higher and higher, it goes faster and faster. When the wind hits the building, it has to go somewhere. Some of it goes over the top and some goes around the sides of the building, forcing those high level winds down to ground level.That doesn't happen when you have trees. Trees filter the wind and considerably reduce it, preventing those very large strong gusts that you so often find around tall buildings.Another problem in built-up areas is that traffic noise is intensified by tall buildings. By planting a belt of trees at the side of the road, you can make things a little quieter, but much of the vehicle noise still goes through the trees. Trees can also help reduce the amount of noise in the surroundings, although the effect is not as large as people like to think. Low-frequency noise, in particular, just goes through the trees as though they aren't there.Although trees can significantly improve the local climate, they do however take up a lot of space. There are root systems to consider and branches blocking windows and so on. It may therefore be difficult to fit trees into the local landscape. There is not a great deal you can do if you have what we call a street canyon - a whole set of high-rises enclosed in a narrow street. Trees need water to grow. They also need some sunlight to grow and you need room to put them. If you have the chance of knocking buildings down and replacing them, then suddenly you can start looking at different ways to design the streets and to introduce .. .(fade out)。

Lisa: Uh, well, I’m a freelance writer, and that means that I work at home. And a lot of people think my job is easier because I don’t have to go the office every day. And I don’t have to deal with office politics. But, you know, the truth is, my job is very hard. I have to be very organized and very disciplined. and pretty self-motivated. And when I have a problem, there is no one around to help me- I have to solve it myself. And sometimes I worry about money. So when I get stressed, I take a hot bath to relax, and then I curl up in front of the TV with a cup of hot tea. And that usually does the trick at the end of a long and very hard day.Sean: Traffic stresses me out. I do a lot driving to school and to my part-time job. Drivers can be so rude, especially during rush hour. I try to ignore them by listening to my favorite music in the car. Then, when I get home, I try to something fun to relax. I’ll watch a funny movie or go to a friend’s house- something like that. Anything to take my mind off school and work.Victor: I work in the hospital emergency room. You can imagine how stressful that is! Everyone is in a hurry and under tremendous pressure. The doctors are demanding, and there’s always too much to do. I cope with all this stress by going to the gym at least four times a week. My friend got me started weight lifting, and now I’m addicted. When I feel especially frustrated, it feels good to go to the gym and throw those weights around. The other thing I do it is get out of the city. Every month or so, I go for a drive in the country. The fresh air and the quite do wonders for me.Lucia: I have this recurring dream. I’m back in high school, and in my dream, the school I looks mostly the same as it did, but much bigger. The weird thing is ……that although I’m now twenty years old, I had to go back to high school and study with all these fifteen-year-olds. It’s very embarrassing. No one seems to notice that I’m much older and shouldn’t be there in the first place. But still, it’s very uncomfortable. I keep thinking. “ What am I doing here?”Well, I think it must be a couple of weeks into school, and I’ve lost my class schedule. I start walking through the halls trying to find the main office. I can’t find it. No matter how far, how many hallways, I just can’t find it. I know I’m late for class, and this really worries me. Finally , I wind up in my math class, but it’s almost over- so I’ve missed most of it, and I don’t know what the homework is, and I think I’ve missed an important test, or something.Basically, that’s the dream. I think I have that dream when I am worried or overwhelmed about something that is happening in my life at the time.Rick: my name is Rick, and I sometimes have this dream, this bad dream. Really it’s a nightmare. I’m in danger, but I’m not sure from what, and I can’t move or scream or anything. I can feel something coming closer and closer to me, and, you know, it’s really strange because usu ally in the dream I am exactly where I am in real life- like in my own bed in my bedroom- and everything is very realistic. The only that is dreamlike is that I can’t move. Sometimes I can’t even open my eyes, or I can open one eye, usually I have to alert someone, or possibility save someone,although the person often changes. Anyway , I can’t do anything because I can’t move. It’s really terrifying.You know, I think the dream means that I’m feeling there’s something in my life that I can’t control, although I should be able to. Once I had the dream when one of my children was very sick, and I just felt completely helpless. I hate feeling that way.Yoshiko: In some ways, I’m a typical Japanese teenager. I go to a public high school and wear a uniform, just like everyone else. I go to school five and a half days a week- I get Sundays off. I have interests similar to most of my friends: I like to play video games and am a big fan of American movies. Brad Pitt is one of my favorite actors.There’s one big way I’m different, though. I spent almost six years living outside Japan. My father’s company transferred him overseas, and of course we went with him. Living in a foreign culture was really tough at first, but I guess I’m lucky in a way. I learned to speak English, and I made a lot of new friends. So you can see that I’m really quite a bit different from my classmates!Renato: My life is pretty typical, I think. I head off school at seven in the morning, and school finishes at midday. After school, I usually study or play soccer. On weekends, I like to get together with my friends. We usually hang out in one of the shopping centers. Everyone just shows up there on Saturdays and Sundays. It’s a lot of fun……most of the time.I think one way I am different is that I like to do my own thing sometimes. I don’t always want to hang out with the group. There’s a lot of peer pressure to spend time with my friends, but I don’t listen to what they say. I guess you could say that I think for myself. Sometimes it makes my friends angry, but that’s just the way I am.Suzanne: I guess I worry about the same things other kids my age to do ……you know, grades, getting along with my parents……I am doing OK in school, but I have to study really hard. I want to make sure that my grades are good enough so I can get into a decent university. I am pretty typical: I go to classes, attend club meetings after school, and do homework at night. Weekends are great because I get to sleep late. Oh yeah, I am also a member of the orchestra at school. I pay the violin.My school is different from a typical school in the United States. We study all the core subjects- like most other students- in the morning: science, math, English, history-the usual stuff. In the afternoon, though, we study things like music, dance, and art. You see, I go to a special school for the arts. A lot of us have dreams of becoming dancers or singers someday. That’s why we spend so much time learning about the arts.。

Listen to people at a party making small talk. What topic is introduced in each conversation? What closing phrase is used to end the conversation?★First conversationLiz: Hi, … Pete?Pete: Hi, Hello.Liz: I am Liz, Donna’s mother. Donna has told me all about you.Pete: Nice to meet you, Mrs. Morton.Liz: It is nice to meet you, too. So, are you enjoying the party?Pete: Yeah, It is great. This might be the last time I see some of these people for a long time, so I’ve been pretty busy, I haven’t had much time to sample the food.Liz: I know what you mean. I cannot believe that all you kids are finally graduating. Donna has grown up so fast! Do you have any plans after graduation?Pete: Well, I’ve applied for a teaching job overseas. I guess I’ll probably find out if I got the job or not next week.Liz: You’re more adventurous than Donna. She’s going to take a job right here in town, at least for the summer. After that, who knows?Pete: Well, you might be seeing me around here for a while longer, too. Oh,… wait a minute. I’m sorry. I think Dan is leaving the party. Excuse me, Mrs. Morton, I’ve got to talk to him before he goes.Liz: Certainly. It was nice meeting you, Pete.Pete: Same here.Liz: Oh, and good luck with your job search.Pete: Thanks. Thanks a lot.★Second conversationMan 1: You know, I … uh … I kind of like this music.Man 2: Well, it is lively. I’ll stay that for it.Man 1: Great music for dancing.Man 2: Dancing? Yeah. I guess. For young people, anyway.Man 1: What? What, you think we’re too old?Man 2: Oh, no. You’re not thinking…Man 1: And why not? It looks like fun! Why should we sit here while everyone else ishaving a great time?Man 2: If you start dancing to this music, you’re going to make a fool out of yourself.Man 1: Hmm. That’s what you think.Man 2: Anyway, who would you dance with?Man 1: Oh? Is that a challenge?Man 2: Oh, no.Woman: Hey, there. Want to dance?Man 1: Uh,… why,…why, yes, I would, young lady. (turns to Man2) Uh, excuse me. It’s been real nice talking to you, but, uh, I’ve got to go.★Third conversationWoman 1: Mmmm,…this is delicious. I love stuffed grape leaves.Woman 2: Ummm, me, too. It all tastes delicious. Do you think they made all this themselves? Or did they have it catered?Woman 1: Oh, no. George is a great cook. Why would they cater it?Woman 2: Really?Woman 1: Oh, yeah.Woman 2: George cooks?Woman 1: You didn’t know that? Lynn’s always saying that’s half the reason she married him!Woman 2: Well, that is a good reason. She is really lucky. I wish my husband liked to cook. He completely avoids anything that has to do with the kitchen.Woman 1: You know, my husband’s talking about signing up for an Italian cooking class on Saturdays. Oh, I hope he does it.Woman 2: Oh, I wonder if I could convince my husband to do that. I’d sure love being the taste tester for his recipes.Woman 1: Exactly what I was thinking. Well, I’ll let you know when the class starts. Woman 2: Great! Please do. In the meantime, I think I’ll go mention it to him. Talk to you soon.Woman 1: OK. Bye.Listen to Nicole, Tony, and Darren telling different pieces of news. What was the news? What happened exactly?★Nicole: I got some incredible news over the weekend!Man: Yeah? What happened?Nicole: Well, my sister is finally getting married.Man: Really? Well, that is exciting! How long have they been seeing each other?Nicole: Oh, I mean, it’s been over four years. We all knew that they would get married someday, but no one expected it to happen now. And you know what? The funny part is how it happened.Man: Yeah?Nicole: Yeah. OK, listen. They were one a cruise, and one night while they were sitting on the deck of the ship, looking at the stars…Man: Ah,… let me guess. He pulled out a ring and asked her to marry him.Nicole: No, smartly. The other way around. She asked him! She got right down on one knee and proposed.Man: Yeah?Nicole: Yeah! And he was pretty surprised, I think, but of course he immediately said “yes”. Listen, they’re planning a wedding for the fall.Man: Well, that is great news. Yeah,… and I’m sure they’ll be very happy together. Nicole: Yeah. Now I have to start thinking about the wedding. I’m going to be a bridesmaid in the wedding, so, you know, I have to buy a dress and then…★Woman: Why the long face, Tony?Tony: Oh, I just got some bad news today.Woman: What happened?Tony: Well, you know my job at the design studio?Woman: Yes.Tony: Well,…Woman: Oh, no!Tony: Oh, yes. Today the boss called me into his office and told me they had to lay me off indefinitely. That means as of April thirtieth, I’m out of work.Woman: Oh!Tony: No more job.Woman: Tony, I am so sorry. You really liked working there.Tony: Yeah, well, it’s not all bad news. There’s still a small chance that the company will call me back in the summer if the work picks up. You never know what’ll happen. They may still need me then.Woman: Oh, this is so sudden. Isn’t it?Tony: Well, sort of. Two other employees lost their jobs last month, and I had a feeling I might be the next one in line. You know, I’ve only been working there ten months, so I don’t have any seniority. If they’re going to lay someone off, it is always going to be the newer employees first.Woman: What are you going to do?Tony: Like I said, I’ve still got a job until the end of the month. Starting in May, I plan to send out resumes and go on some interviews. Depending on the outcome of the interviews,…★Darren: I just found out that my parents are moving.Woman: Mmmm. Are you surprised?Darren: Well, not really. They’ve been trying to sell their house for, gosh, six months to a year now.Woman: Oh, well, I thought they liked it where they were.Darren: They do. They love it. But they’re getting older. Dad wants to live in a smaller town. And Mom says she’s sick and tired of the fast pace and taking care of the house, you know. Woman: Hmmm. So where are they going to move?Darren: You’re not going to believe this!Woman: What? What?Darren: They’re going to Mexico. Can you believe it?Woman: Nope. They’re going to San Miguel de Allende. It’s this gorgeous little town in the mountains.Woman: Wow! I’ve never heard of it.Darren: Ah,… it’s about a hundred and fifty mile northwest of Mexico City.Woman: Wow. Do your parents speak Spanish?Darren: No, but they’re going to learn.Woman: Wow. That is a big change! Why don’t they stay in the U.S.?Darren: Well, they have always wanted to live abroad. Now that they’re retired, they finally get to do it. And my Dad, he adores Mexico. He’d been there six or seven times at least. Woman: Wow. Sounds like this is going to be quite an adventure.Darren: It should be. And San Miguel – it is stunning. The government has made sure that there’s no new buildings ever built there, so the traditional feeling of the town… well, it’s been preserved. Oh, and they make pottery there, which is perfect for my mother because she collects the stuff.Woman: Oh, that’s great for her. So,… I guess now you’re going to have a place to stay in Mexico.Darren: Yeah,…Woman: And a place for your friends to come and visit in Mexico?Darren: Well, if my friends are nice to me, I suppose something could be arranged. Did you have anybody in particular in mind?Woman: Oh, very funny. So, when exactly are they moving?Darren: Oh, in a couple of months. They have to pack up and take care of all the business here. I’m going to help them with the move. I may even try to stay a couple of months if I can swing the time….。

Text2:Section: 11-5 choose the correct letter: A, B, C1.What dose Peter want to drink?A teaB coffeeC a cold drink2.What caused Peter problems at the bank?A the exchange rate was downB he was lateC the computer weren’t working3.who did Peter talk to at the bank?A an old friendB an American manC a German man4.Henry gave Peter a map ofA the cityB the bus routesC the train system5.what do Peter and Sally decide to order?A food and drinksB just foodC just drinks6-8: complete the notes below using words from box.Tourist attractions open all day: 6 and Gardens Tourist attractions NOT open on Mondays: 7 and Castle Tourist attractions which have free entry: 8 and Markets9-10 completes below, no more than three words.9. The first place Peter and Sally will visit is the10. At the Cathedral, Peter really wants toSection: 211. The Counselling Service may contact tutors ifA they are too slow in marking assignmentB they give students a lot of workC they don’t inform students about their progress12. Stress may be caused byA new teachersB time pressureC unfamiliar subject matter13. International students may find stress difficult to handle becauseA they lack support from family and friendsB they don’t have time to make new friendsC they find it difficult to socialize14. A personal crisis may be caused byA studying for too long overseasB business problems in the student’s own coutryC disruptions to personal relationships15. Students may lose self-esteem ifA they have to change coursesB they don’t complete a courseC their family puts too much pressure on them16. Students should consult Glenda Roberts ifA their general health is poorB their diet is too strictC they can’t eat the local food17. Students in financial difficulties can receiveA assistance to buy booksB a loan to pay their course feesC a no-interest loan o cover study expenses18. Loans are also available to students whoA can’t pay their rentB need to buy furnitureC can’t cover their living expenses19. The number of students counseled by the service last year wasA 214B 240C 2,60020. The speaker thinks the Counselling ServiceA has been effective in spite of staff shortagesB is under-used by studentsC has suffered badly because of staff cutsSection: 321-24 completes below, no more than two words and/or a number25-26 choose TWO letters A-EWhat TWO disadvantages of the questionnaire form of data collection do the students discuss?A The data is sometimes invalidB Too few people may respondC It is less likely to reveal the unexpectedD It can only be used with literate populationsE There is a delay between the distribution and return of questionnaires27-30 complete the table below, no more than 3 words or a numberSection: 331-32 choose31 Corporate crime is generally committedA against individualsB by groupsC for companies32 Corporate crime does NOT includeA employees stealing from their companyB unintentional crime by employeesC fraud resulting from company policy33-38 complete, no more than three words39-40 choose two lettersThe oil tanker explosion was an example of a crime whichA was no-one’s faultB was not a corporate crimeC was intentionalD was caused by indifferenceE had tragic resultsF made a large profit for the companyText3:Section: 11-4 complete, no more than three words and/or numbers5-7 choose5 Sara requires aA single roomB twin roomC triple room6 She would prefer to live with aA familyB single personC couple7 She would like to live in aA flatB houseC studio apartment8-10 complete, not more than one word8 The will be $3209 She needs to pay the rent by cash or cheque on a basis.10 She needs to pay her part of the bill. Section: 211-14 choose11 When is this year’s festival being held?A 1-13 JanuaryB 5-17 JanuaryC 25-31 January12 What will the reviewer concentrate on today?A theatreB danceC exhibitions13 How many circuses are there in the festival?A oneB twoC several14 Where does Circus Romano perform?A in a theatreB in a tentC in a stadium15-20 complete, no more than three wordsSection: 321-25 choose21 The man wants information on courses forA people going back to collegeB postgraduate studentsC business executives22 The ‘Study for Success’ seminar lasts forA one dayB two daysC three days23 In the seminar the work on writing aims to improveA confidenceB speedC clarity24 Reading sessions help students to readA analyticallyB as fast as possibleC thoroughly25 The seminar tries toA prepare learners physicallyB encourage interest in learningC develop literacy skills26-30 choose26 A key component of the course is learning how toA use time effectivelyB stay healthyC select appropriate materials27 Students who want to do the ‘Study for Success’ seminar shouldA register with the Faculty OfficeB contact their Course ConvenorC reserve a place in advance28 The ‘Learning Skills for University Study’ course takes place onA Monday, Wednesday and FridayB Monday, Tuesday, WednesdayC Monday, Thursday, Friday29 A feature of this course isA a physical training componentB advice on coping with stressC a detailed weekly planner30 The man choose the ‘Study for Success’ seminar becauseA he is over fortyB he wants to start at the beginningC he seeks to revise his skillsSection: 431-32 complete, no more than 2 words and/or a number33-37 complete, no more than three words38 choose two lettersWhich TWO facilities did the students request in the new Union building?A a libraryB a games roomC a student health centreD a mini fitness centreE a large swimming poolF a travel agencyG a lecture theatre39 choose the correct lettersWhich argument was used AGAINST having a drama theatre?A It would be expensive and no students would use it.B It would be a poor use of resources because only a minority would use it.C It could not accommodate large productions of plays.40 choose two lettersWhich TWO security measures have been requested?A closed-circuit TVB show Union Card on entering the buildingC show Union Card when askedD spot searches of bagsE permanent Security Office on siteText4:Section: 11-10complete, no more than three words and/or a number11-15 choose11 To find out how much holidays cost, you should press buttonA oneB twoC three12 Travelite currently offer walking holidaysA only in Western EuropeB all over EuropeC outside Europe13 The walks offered by TraveliteA cater for a range of walking abilitiesB are planned by guides from the local areaC are for people with good fitness levels14 On Travelite holidays, people holidaying alone payA the same as other clientsB only a little more than other clientsC extra only if they stay in a large room15 Entertainment is providedA when guests request itB most nightC every night16-20 complete, no more than 3 words and/or a number27-30 choose one letterExperiment 1: 27Experiment 2: 28Experiment 3: 29Experiment 4: Example FExperiment 5: 30Sharks in Australialargest caught: 16metresheaviest: 31kgcartilagerough barbsfins and 32gathered from the ocean 33Sharks locate food by using their 3435-38 choose35 Shark meshing uses nets laidA along the coastlineB at an angle to the beachC from the beach to the sea36 Other places that have taken up shark meshing includeA South AfricaB New ZealandC Tahiti37 The average number of sharks caught in nets each year isA 15B 150C 1,50038 Most sharks are caught inA springB summerC winter39-40 choose two lettersWhich two factors reduce the benefits of shark nets?A nets wrongly positionedB strong waves and currentsC too many fishD sharks eat holes in netsE moving sandsF nets too shortG holes in nets scare sharks。