2008年6月大学英语四级考试A卷真题答案与精解(星火英语)

2008年6月四级试题2008年6月四级试题一.写作部分（9：00－9：30）Part ⅠWriting (30 minutes)Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write A Letter of Apology according to the outline given below. You should write at least 120 words following the outline given below in Chinese.1.娱乐活动多种多样2.娱乐活动可能使人们受益，也可能有危害性3.作为大学生，我的看法。

二.快速阅读（9：30－9：45）Media Selection for AdvertisementsAfter determining the target audience for a product or service, advertising agencies must select the appropriate media for the advertisement. We discuss here the major types of media used in advertising. We focus our attention on seven types of advertising: television, newspapers, radio, magazines,out-of-home. Internet, and direct mail.TelevisionTelevision is an attractive medium for advertising because it delivers mass audiences to advertisers. When you consider that nearly three out of four Americans have seen the game show Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? you can understand the power of television to communicate with a large audience. When advertisers create a brand, for example, they want to impress consumers with the brand and its image. Television provides an ideal vehicle for this type of communication.But television is an expensive medium, and not all advertisers can afford to use it.Television's influence on advertising is fourfold. First, narrowcasting means that television channels are seen by an increasingly narrow segment of the audience. The Golf Channel, for instance.annually, ii m increased its national circulation (发行量) by 40% and is now available for home delivery in ion ciues. Locally, newspapers are the largest advertising medium.Newspapers are a less expensive advertising medium than television and provide a way for advertisers to communicate a longer. more detailed message to their audience than they can through 48 hours,meaning newspapers are also a quick way of getting the massage out.Newspapers are ofen the most important form of news for a local community, and they develop a high degree of loyalty from local reader.RadioAdvertising on radio continues to grow Radio is often used in conjunction with outdoor bill-boards (广告牌) and ihe Internet to reach even more customers than television. Advertisers are likely to use radio because it is a less expensive medium than television, whichmeans advertisers can afford to repeal their ads often. Internet companies are also turning 10 radio advertising. Radio provides a way for advertisers to communicate with audience members at all times of the day.Consumers listen to radio on their way to school or work, at work, on the way home, and in the evening hours.Two major changes—satellite and Internet radio—will force radio advertisers to adapt their methods. Both of these radio forms allow listeners to tune in stations that are more distant than thelocal stations they could receive in the past. As a result, radio will increasingly attract target audiences who live many miles apart.MagazinesNewsweeklies, women’s titles, and business magazines have all seen increases in advertising because they attract the high-end market,magazines are popular with advertisers because of the narrow market that they deliver. A broadcast medium such as network television attracts all types of audience members, but magazine audiences are more homogeneous, if you read sports illustrated, for example, you have much in common with the magazine’s other readers. Advertisers see magazines as an efficient way of reaching target audience members.Advertiser using the print media-magazines and newspapers-will need to adapt to two main changes. First, the internet will bring larger audiences to local newspapers, these second. Advertisers will have to understand how to use an increasing number of magazines for their target audiences. Although some magazines will maintain national audiences, a large number of magazines will entertain narrower audiences.Out-of-home advertisingOut-of-home advertising. Also called place-based advertising, has become an increasingly effective way of reaching consumers, who are more active than ever before. Many consumers today do not sit at home and watch television. Using billboards, newsstands, and bus shelters for advertising is an effective way of reaching these on-the-go consumers. More consumers travel longer distances to and from work, which also makes out-of-home advertising effective, technology has changed the nature of the billboard business, making it a more effective medium than in the past.Using digital printing, billboard companies can print a billboard in 2 hours, compared with 6 days previously. This allows advertisers more variety in the types of messages they create because they.Can change their messages more quickly.InternetAs consumers become more comfortable withonline shopping, advertisers will seek to reach this market As consumers get more of their news and information from the Internet, the ability of television and radio to get the word out to consumers will decrease. The challenge to Internet advertisers Is to create ads that audience members remember.Internet advertising will play a more prominent role in organizations' advertising in the near ftuture. Internet audiences tend to be quite homogeneous, but small. Advertisers will have to adjust their methods to reach these audiences and will have to adapt their persuasive strategies to the online medium as well.Direct mailA final advertising medium is direct mail, which uses mailings to consumers to communicate a client's message Direct mail includes newsletters. postcards and special promotions. Direct mail is an effective way to build relationships with consumers.For many businesses.direct mail isthe most effective from of advertising.1. Television is an attractive advertising medium in that_____________.A) it has large audiencesB) it appeals to housewivesC) it helps build up a company's reputationD) it is affordable to most advertisers2. With the increase in the number of TV channels_________.A) the cost of TV advertising has decreasedB) the nuiflber of TV viewers has increasedC) advertisers' interest in other media has decreasedD) the number of TV ads people can see has increasedpared with television, newspapers as an advertising medium_________________.A) earn a larger annual ad revenueB) convey more detailed messagesC) use more production techniquesD) get messages out more effectively4.Advertising on radio continues to grow because ___________.A) more local radio stations have been set upB) modern technology makes it more entertainingC) it provides easy access to consumersD) it has been revolutionized by Internet radio.5.Magazines are seen by advertisers as an efficient way to___________.A) reach target audiencesB) modern technology makes it more entertaining C) appeal to educated people.D) convey all kinds of messages6.Oui-of-home advertising has become more effective because_______A) billboards can be replaced within two hoursB) consumers travel more now ever beforeC) such ads have been made much moreattractiveD) the pace of urban life is much faster nowadays7. The challenge to Internet advertisers is to create ads that are___________.A) quick to updateB) pleasant to look atC) easy to rememberD) convenient to access8. Internet advertisers will have to adjust their methods to reach audiences that tend to be_____________9.Direct mail is an effecitive form of advertising for businesses to develop_________________________10.This passage discusses how advertisers select________________for advertisements.三.听力部分（10：00－10：35）Section A11. A) Give his ankle a good rest.B) Treat his injury immediately.C) Continue his regular activities.D) Be careful when climbing steps.12. A) On a train.B) On a plane.C) In a theater.D) In a restaurant.13. A) A tragic accident.B) A fad occasionC) Smith's unusual life story.D) Smith's sleeping problem.14. A) Review the details of all her lessons.B) Compare notes with his classmates.C)Talk with her about his learning problems.D) Focus on the main points of her lectures.15. A) The man blamed the woman for being careless.B)The man misunderstood the woman's apology.C) The woman offered to pay for the man'scoffee.D)The woman spilt coffee on the man's jacket.16. A) Extremely tedious.B) Hard to understand.C) Lacking a goot plot.D) Not worth seeing twice.17. A) Attending every lecture.B) Doing losts of homework.C) Reading very extensively.D) Using test-taking strategies.18. A)The digital TV system will offer different programs.B)He is eager to see what the new system is like.C)He thinks it unrealistic to have 500 channels.D)The new TV system may not provide anything better.Question 19 to 22 are based on the passage you have just heard.19.a)a notice by the electricity board.b)ads promoting electric appliances.c)the description of a thief in disguise.d)a new policy on pensioners'welfare.20.a)speaking with a proper accent.b)wearing an official uniform.c)making friends with themd)showing them his ID.21.a)to be on the alert when being followed.b)not to leave senior citizens alone at home.c)not to let anyone in without an appointment.d)to watch out for those from the electricity board.22.a)she was robbed near the parking lot.b)all her money in the bank disappeared.c)the pension she had just drawn was stolen.d)she was knocked down in the post office.Question 23 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard.23.a)marketing consultancy.b)Professional accountancy.c)luxury hotel management.d)business conference organization24.a)having a good knowledge of its customs.b)knowing some key people in tourism.c)having been to the country before.d)being able to speak japanese.25.a)it will bring her potential into full play.b)it will involve lots of train travel.c)it will enable her to improve her chinese.d)it will give her more chances to visit japan.Section BPassage OneQuestion 26 to 28 are based on the passage you have just heard.26.a) The lack of timeb) The quality of life.c) The frustrations at work.d) The pressure on working families.27.a)They were just as busy as people of today.b)They saw the importance of collective efforts.c)They didn't complain as much as modern man.d)They lived a hard life by hunting and gathering.28.a)To look for creative ideas of awarding employees.b)To explore strategies for lowering production costs.c)To seek new approaches to dealing with complaints.d)To find effective ways to give employees flexibility.Passage TwoQuestion 29 to 31 are based on the passage you have just heard.29.a)family violence.b)his children's efforts.c)her father's disloyalty.d)his second wife's positive influence.30.a)his advanced age.b)his children's efforts.c) his improved financial condition.d)his second wife's positive influence.31.a)love is blind.b)love breeds love.c)divorce often has disastrous consequences.d)happiness is hard to find in blended families.Passage ThreeQuestion 32 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard.32.a) it was located in a parkb) its owner died of a heart attackc) it went bankrupt all of sudden.d) its potted plants were for lease only.33.a)planting some trees in the greenhouseb)writing a want ad to a local newspaperc)putting up a going out of business signd)helping a customer select some purchases34.a)opening an offive in the new office parkb)keeping better relations with her companyc)developing fresh business opportunitiesd)building a big greenhouse of his own35.a)owning the greenhouse one dayb)securing a job at the office parkc)cultivating more potted plants.d)finding customers out of townSection C注意：此部分试题请在答题卡2上作答。

Section C注意：此部分试题请在答题卡2上作答。

We're now witnessing the emergence of an advanced economy based on information and knowledge. Physical(36)___, raw materials, and capital are no longer the key(37) ____ in the creation of wealth. Now, the(38) ____ raw material in our economy is knowledge. Tomorrow's wealth depends on the development and exchange of knowledge. And(39) ___ entering the workforce offer their knowledge, not their muscles. Knowledge workers get paid for their education and their ability to learn. Knowledge workers(40)____ in mind work. They deal with symbols: words,(41) ___ and data.2008年6月21日大学英语四级考试试题、答案、点评、听力材料汇总推荐：2008.6.21日英语四级考试试卷- 速读2008.6.21日英语四级考试试卷- 听力12008.6.21日英语四级考试试卷- 听力22008.6.21日英语四级考试试卷- 复合式听写2008.6.21日英语四级考试试卷- 选词填空2008.6.21日英语四级考试试卷- 阅读12008.6.21日英语四级考试试卷- 阅读22008.6.21日英语四级考试试卷- 翻译2008.6.21日英语四级考试试卷- 完型2008.6.21日英语四级考试试卷- 作文&范文汇总2008年6月21日英语四级听力音频下载2008年6月21日大学英语四级考试A、B卷答案(导航版)江涛、王宏:详解英语四级真题答案新东方点评08.6.21四级真题及答案2008.6.21英语四级考试A卷答案(交大外院版) 2008.6.21英语四级考试A卷答案(沪江昂立版) 2008.6.21英语四级考试A卷答案(新东方版)截图版：2008.6.21英语四级B卷截图版：2008.6.21英语四级A卷。

2008年6月大学英语四级新东方版参考答案PART ONE WRITING (1)PART TWO SKIMMING & SKANNING (2)PART THREE LISTENING COMPREHENSION (2)听力原文： (3)PART FOUR READING COMPREHENSION (6)PART FIVE CLOSE (7)PART SIX TRANSLATION (7)PART ONE WRITING作文题目：Recreational activities1、娱乐活动多种多样，2、娱乐好处危害，3、依自己来说谈谈感受基础版：Accompanying the procession of the reform and opening of our country, recreational activities have become extremely abundant for a large quantity of people. There is a growing concern over this matter among the general public.For one thing, recreational activities may bring advantages to us, and for another, it may do harm to us. We can list a series of advantages of the recreational activities. To begin with, it can enrich, color, paint and decorate our daily life. We can find the simple and routine life more interesting. In the second place, without any doubt, the recreational activities are good ways for us to make more friends than before, and we can meet plenty of persons through these recreational programs. Of course, these activities meanwhile bring problems. For example, we will spend too much time in taking part in them.All in all, considering all the above facts, my attitude towards this matter is that recreational programs are beneficial for university students. We should join in more recreational activities.高分版：It is said that ours is a world characteristic of heavy stress and strain on people, especially city dwellers, as well as the countless ways people work out to relieve themselves of the pressure: they burst into cheers or shed tears for the perform ance of “their” teams; they discard their cares and concerns into idyllic scenes and sceneries; they drown their worries and wearies into soap operas…Recreation is indispensable if we are to remain healthy physically and mentally. Unfortunately, like everything else, it has favorable and unfavorable aspects. Take soap operas as an example. To attract more audience so that they might acquire more shining coins, directors frequently resort to violence. Now and then in TV shows, a man is beheaded or a woman is mutilated; a person's face is burned with sulfuric acid and his deformed appearance abhors us viewers and makes us shudder. These violent programs do not relax our tension. Instead, they disturb the peace of our mind andlead us to think that the world now is insecure and that we should learn to resort to violent means when we are in trouble.We watch TV to escape temporarily. These programs, to our regret, aggravate our tension we feel in our study rather than serve as a means to relax. Therefore, next time we feel tired and desire to find a way to rest a while, think for a moment about the benefits and potential hazard it might bring to us.PART TWO SKIMMING & SKANNING快速阅读1. A it has large audiences2. D the number of TV ads people can see has increased3. B convey more detailed messages4. C it provides easy access to consumers5. A reach target audiences6. B consumers travel more now than ever before7. C easy to remember8. quite homogeneous, but small9. relationships with consumers10. the appropriate mediaPART THREE LISTENING COMPREHENSION11. A Give his ankle a good rest.12. C In a theatre.13. B A sad occasion.14. D Focus on the main points of her lectures.15. D The woman split coffee on the man's jacket.16. B Hard to understand.17. A Attending every lecture.18. D The new TV system may nor provide anything better.19. C The description of a thief in disguise20. D Showing them his ID.21. C Not to let anyone in without an appointment.22. C The pension she had just drawn was stolen23. A Marketing consultancy.24. D Being able to speak Japanese.25. B It will involve lots of train travel.26. A The lack of time.27. A They were just as busy as people of today.28. D To find effective ways to give employees flexibility.29. B The Great Depression.30. D His second wife's positive influence.31. B Love breeds love.32. B Its owner died of a heart attack.33. C Putting up a Going Out of Business sign.34. C Developing fresh business opportunities.35. A Owning the greenhouse one day.听力原文：Section A: Short Conversation:11.M: Today is a bad day for me. I fell off a step and twisted my ankle.W: Don't worry, usually ankle injuries heal quickly if you stop regular activities for a while. What does the woman suggest the man do?12.W: May I see you ticket, please? I think you're sitting in my seat.M: Oh, you're right. My seat is in the balcony. I'm terribly sorry.Q: Where does conversation most probably take place?13.W: Do you hear Mr. Smith die in his sleep last night?M: Yes, it's very sad. Please let everybody know that whoever wants to may attend the funeral. Q: What are the speakers talking about?14.M: Have you taken Professor Yang's exam before? I'm kind of nervous.W: Yes. Just concentrate on the important ideas she's talked about in the class and ignore the details.Q: How does the women suggest the man prepare for Professor Yang's exam？15.W: I'm so sorry sir, and you'll let me pay to have your jacket cleaned, won't you?M: That's all right. It could happen to anyone. And I'm sure that coffee doesn't leave lasting marks on clothing.Q: What can we infer from the conversation?16.W: Have you seen the movie The Departed? The plot was so complicated that I really got lost. M: Yeah, I felt the same, but after I saw it a second time, I could put all the pieces together.Q: How did the two speakers find the movie?17.M: I'm really surprised you got an A on the test; you didn't seem to have done a lot of reading. W: Now you know why I never missed the lecture.Q: What contributes to the woman's high score?18.W: Have you heard about the new digital television system? It lets people get about 500 channels. M: Yeah. But I doubt they'll have anything different from what we watch now.Q: What does the man mean?Long conversationConversation One:W: Gosh! Have you seen this, Richard?M: See what?W: In the paper. It says, there is a man going around pretending he's from the electricity board. He's been calling at people's homes, saying he is coming to check that all their appliances are safe. Then he gets around them to make him a cup of tea, and while they are out of the room he steals their money, handbag whatever and makes off with it.M: But you know, Jane, it's partly their own fault; you should never let anyone like that in unless you're expecting them.W: It's all very well to say that. But someone comes to the door, and says electricity or gas and you automatically think they are OK, especially if they flash a card to youM: Does this man have an ID then?W: Yes, that's just it. It seems he used to work for the electricity board at one time according to the paper the police are warning people especially pensioners not to admit anyone unless they have an appointment. It's a bit sad. One old lady told them she'd just been to the post-office to draw her pension when he called. She said he must have followed her home. He stole the whole lot.M: But what does he look like? Surely they must have a description.W: Oh, yes they have. Let's see, in his thirties, tall, bushy dark hair, slight northern accent, sounds a bit like you actually.Questions 19 to 22 are based on the passage you have just heard.19. What does the woman want the man to read in the newspaper?20. How did the man mention in the newspaper try to win further trust from the victims?21. What is the warning from the police?22. What does the woman speaker tell us about the old lady?Conversation Two:M: Miss Jones, could you tell me more about your first job with hotel marketing concept?W: Yes, certainly. I was a marketing consultant responsible for marketing 10 UK hotels. They were all luxury hotels in a leisure sector all of a very high standard.M: Which markets were you responsible for?W: For Europe and Japan.M: I see from your resume that you speak Japanese. Have you ever been to Japan?W: Yes, I have, I spent months in Japan 2006. I met all the key people in the tourist industry, the big tour operators and the tourist organizations. As I speak Japanese I had a very big advantage. M: Yes, of course. Have you had any contact with Japan in your present job?W: Yes, I've had a lot. Cruises have become very popular with the Japanese both for holidays and for business conferences. In fact, the market for all types of luxury holidays for the Japanese has increased a lot recently.M: Really, I'm interested to hear more about that, but first tell me have you ever traveled on the luxury train, the Orient Express, for example?W: No, I haven't. But I've traveled on the Glacial Express through Switzerland and I traveled across China by train about 8 years ago. I love train travel. That's why I'm very interested in this job.23. What did the woman do in her first job?24. What give the woman an advantage during her business trip in Japan?25. Why is the woman applying for the new job?Passage 1Time. I think a lot about time and not just because it's the name of the news organization I work for. Like most working people, I find time, or the lack of it, and never-ending frustration and an unwinnable battle. My every day is a race against the clock that I never ever seem to win. This is hardly a lonesome complaint. According to the families and work institutes, national study of the changing workforce, 55 percent of employees say they don't have enough time for themselves, 63 percent don't have enough time for their spouses or partners, and 67 percent don't have enough time for their children. It's also not a new complaint. I bet our ancestors returned home from hunting wild animals and gathering nuts and complained about how little time they had to paint battle scenes on their cave walls. The difference is that the boss of animal hunting and the head of nut gathering probably told them to shut up or no survival for you. Today's workers are still demanding control over their time. The difference is today's bosses are listening. I've been reading a report issued today called "when work works" produced jointly by three organizations. They set up to find and warn the employers who employ the most creative and most effective ways to give their workers flexibility. I found this report worth reading and suggest every boss should read it for ideas.Questions 26 to 28 are based on the passage you have just heard.Question 26. What is the speaker complaining about?Question 27. What does the speaker say about our ancestors?Question 28. Why does the speaker suggest all bosses read the report by the three organizations? Passage 2Loving a child is a circular business. The more you give, the more you get, the more you want to give, *** said. What she said proves to be true of my blended family. I was born in 1931. As the youngest of six children, I learned to share my parents' love. Raising six children during the difficult times of the Great Depression took its toll on my parents' relationship and resulted in their divorce when I was 18 years old. Daddy never had very close relationships with his children and drifted even farther away from us after the divorce. Several years later, a wonderful woman came into his life and they were married. She had two sons, one of them still at home. Under her influence, we became a blended family and a good relationship developed between the two families. She always treated us as if we were her own children. It was because of our other mother, Daddy's second wife, that he became closer to his own children. They shared over 25 years together before our father passed away. At the time of his death, the question came up of my mother, Daddy's first wife, attending his funeral. I will never forget the unconditional love shown by my step mother. When I asked her if she would object to mother attending Daddy's funeral, without giving it a second thought, she immediately replied. "Of course not, honey. She is the mother of my children."Questions 29 to 31 are based on the passage you have just heard.Question 29. According to the speaker, what contributed to her parents' divorce?Question 30. What brought the father closer to his own children?Question 31. What message does the speaker want to convey in this talk?Passage 3In February last year, my wife lost her job. Just as suddenly, the owner of the Green House where I worked as manager died of a heart attack. His family announced that they were going to close thebusiness because no one in the family wanted to run it. Things looked pretty gloomy. My wife and I read the want ads each day. Then one morning, as I was hanging a "going out of business"sign at the green house, the door opened and in walked a customer. She was an office manager whose company had just moved into the new office park on the edge of the town. She was looking for potted plants to place in the reception areas in offices."I don't know anything about plants", she said,"I am sure in a few weeks, they'll all be dead.” While I was helping her select her purchases, my mind was racing. Perhaps as many as a dozen firms that recently opened offices in the new office park and there were several hundred more acres with construction under way. That afternoon, I drove up to the office park. By 6 o'clock that evening, I had signed contacts with 7 companies to rent plants from me and pay me a fee to maintain them. Within a week, I had worked down to an agreement to lease the Green House from the owner's family. Business is now increasing rapidly. And one day we hope to be the proud owners of the Green House.Questions 32 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard.Question 32. What do we learn about the green house?Question 33. What was the speaker doing when the customer walked in one morning?Question 34. What did the speaker think of when serving the office manager?Question 35. When was the speaker's hope for the future?复合式听写：We are now witnessing the emergence of an advanced economy based on information and knowledge. Physical (36) labor, raw materials, and capital are no longer the key (37) ingredients in the creation of wealth. Now the (38) vital raw material in our economy is knowledge. Tomorrow's wealth depends on the development and exchange of knowledge. And (39) individuals entering the work force offer their knowledge not their muscles. Knowledge workers get paid for their education and their ability to learn. Knowledge workers (40) engage in mind work. They deal with symbols, words, (41) figures and data. What does all this mean for you? As a future knowledge worker, you can expect to be (42) generating, processing, as well as exchanging information.(43) Currently, three out of four jobs involve some form of mind work, and that number will increase sharply in the future. Management and employees alike (44) will be making decisions in such areas as product development, quality control, and customer satisfaction. In the new world of work, you can look forward to being in constant training (45) to acquire new skills that will help you keep up with improved technologies and procedures. You can also expect to be taking greater control of your career. Gone are the nine-to-five jobs like time security, predictable promotions, and even the conventional work place as you are familiar with.(46) Don't expect the companies will provide you with a clearly defined career path, and don't wait for someone to empower you - you have to empower yourself.PART FOUR READING COMPREHENSION选词填空仔细阅读47. D claim 48 H limited 49 O totally 50 G interviews51. M regret 52 J moments 53B. advanced 54 N scary55. C balloon 56 A accomplish57. D Very little will be done to bring it under control58. C It is a problem that can be solved once it is recognized59. A economic growth60. B few nations have adopted real tough measures to limit energy use61. B The ultimate solution to global warming lies in new technology62. A people personal information is easily accessed without their knowledge63. C There should be a distance even between friends64. B People leave traces around when using modern technology65. D They talk a lot but hardly do anything about it66. D people dont cherish it until they lose itPART FIVE CLOSE完型67. A at68. D varies69. C control70. B possess71. A maximum72. A but73. B essential74. C touch75. A acquire76. B profession77. D only78. A with79. C encourage80. C interests81. A broaden82. B After83. D sake84. B make85. A field86. A radicalPART SIX TRANSLATION翻译87. Our efforts will pay off if the results of this research could be applied to the development of the new technology. (能应用于新技术的开发)88. I can't boot my computer now. Something must be out of control (一定出了毛病) with its operation system.89. Leaving one's job, no matter what kind of job it should be,(不管是什么工作), is a difficultchange even for those who look forward to retiring.90. Being compared with the place where I grow up,(与我成长的地方相比)，this town is more prosperous and exciting.91. Not until he had finished his mission (直到他完成使命) did he realize that he was seriously ill.。

2008年六月大学英语四级考试真题全文共3篇示例，供读者参考篇1In June 2008, the University English Test Level 4 (CET-4) was held across China. This exam is a standardized English proficiency test for college students and is an important assessment of their language skills. Let's take a look at the exam papers from that year.In the listening comprehension section, students were required to listen to recordings and answer questions. Topics ranged from everyday conversations to academic discussions. This section tested the students' ability to understand spoken English in various contexts.The reading comprehension section consisted of passages on a wide range of topics, including politics, culture, science, and technology. Students had to read the passages carefully and answer questions that tested their comprehension and analytical skills.The cloze test assessed students' knowledge of vocabulary and grammar. They had to fill in the blanks with the appropriatewords or phrases to complete the sentences. This section tested their ability to use context clues and understand the meaning of the text.In the writing section, students were given topics to write essays on. They had to demonstrate their ability to organize their thoughts logically, use proper grammar and vocabulary, and provide supporting evidence for their arguments. This section tested their writing skills and ability to communicate effectively in English.Overall, the 2008 CET-4 exam was challenging and comprehensive, covering all four language skills: listening, reading, writing, and speaking. Students had to demonstrate their proficiency in all areas to pass the exam.Preparing for the CET-4 exam requires dedication, practice, and a solid understanding of the English language. Students need to work on their listening and reading skills, expand their vocabulary, improve their grammar and writing, and practice speaking English as much as possible.In conclusion, the 2008 CET-4 exam was a rigorous assessment of college students' English proficiency. It tested their ability to understand and use the English language in a variety of contexts. Students who passed the examdemonstrated a high level of language skills and werewell-prepared for academic and professional success.篇2The June 2008 College English Test Band 4 (CET-4) is one of the most significant exams for Chinese students who want to prove their English proficiency. The exam consists of listening, reading, and writing sections, with a total duration of 130 minutes. Let's take a closer look at the exam content and some sample questions.Listening Section:The listening section of the exam includes situations, dialogues, and monologues. Students need to answer multiple-choice questions based on what they hear. In the June 2008 CET-4, students might encounter topics such as travel, shopping, education, and daily life. Here is a sample question:Question: Where does the conversation most probably take place?A. At a restaurantB. At a hotelC. At a bookstoreD. At a universityReading Section:The reading section tests students' comprehension skills through a variety of texts, including passages, advertisements, and articles. Students need to demonstrate their ability to understand main points, details, and implied meanings. The June 2008 CET-4 might include topics such as technology, environment, culture, and society. Here is a sample question:Question: According to the passage, what is the main benefit of using solar energy?A. It is cost-effective.B. It reduces pollution.C. It is easy to install.D. It is always available.Writing Section:The writing section challenges students to demonstrate their ability to express ideas clearly and coherently in English. Students need to write an essay or a letter on a given topic within a specified time limit. In the June 2008 CET-4, students might beasked to write about topics such as education, technology, environment, or social issues. Here is a sample writing prompt:Writing Prompt: Some people believe that studying abroad is essential for personal growth and development. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Support your opinion with reasons and examples.Preparing for the CET-4 exam requires dedication and practice. Students should focus on improving their listening, reading, and writing skills through regular study and practice tests. Additionally, students can benefit from using study materials, joining study groups, and seeking help from teachers or tutors.In conclusion, the June 2008 CET-4 exam was a crucial milestone for many Chinese students seeking to demonstrate their English proficiency. By mastering the listening, reading, and writing sections of the exam, students can improve their overall language skills and increase their chances of success in future academic and professional endeavors.篇32008年六月大学英语四级考试真题Part I Writing(30 minutes)Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a composition on the topic: Positive and Negative Aspects of Studying Abroad. You should write at least 150 words and base your composition on the outline (given in Chinese) below:1. 出国留学的好处和坏处;2. 你想了解的一个国家或地区。

2008年06月大学英语四级考试听力真题及答案Part III Listening Comprehension (35 minutes)Section A11. A) Given his ankle a good rest.B) Treat his injury immediately. C) Continue his regular activities.D) Be careful when climbing steps.12. A) On a train. B) On a plane. C) In a theater. D) In a restaurant.13. A) A tragic accident.B) A sad occasion. C) Smith’s unusual life story.D) Smith’s sleeping problem.14. A) Review the detail of all her lessons.B) Compare notes with his classmates. C) Talk with her about his learning problems.D) Focus in the main points of her lectures.15. A) The man blamed the woman for being careless. B) The man misunderstood the woman’s apology.C) The woman offered to pay for the man’s coffee. D) The woman spilt coffee on the man’s jacket.16. A) Extremely tedious.B) Hard to understand. C) Lacking a good plot.D) Not worth seeing twice.17. A) Attending every lecture.B) Doing lots of homework. C) Reading very extensively.D) Using test-taking strategies.18. A) The digital TV system will offer different programs. B) He is eager to see what the new system is like.C) He thinks it unrealistic to have 500 channels. D) The new TV system may not provide anything better. Questions 19 to 22 are based on the conversation you have just heard.19. A) A notice by the electricity board.B) Ads promoting electric appliances. C) The description of a thief in disguise.D) A new policy on pensioners’ welfare.20. A) Speaking with a proper accent.B) Wearing an official uniform. C) Making friends with them.D) Showing them his ID.21. A) To be on the alert when being followed.B) Not to leave senior citizens alone at home. C) Not to let anyone in without an appointment.D) To watch out for those from the electricity board.22. A) She was robbed near the parking lot.B) All her money in the bank disappeared. C) The pension she had just drawn was stolen.D) She was knocked down in the post office.Questions 23 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.23. A) Marketing consultancy.B) Professional accountancy. C) Luxury hotel management.D) Business conference organization.24. A) Having a good knowledge of its customs.B) Knowing some key people in tourism. C) Having been to the country before.D) Being able to speak Japanese.25. A) It will bring her potential into full play.B) It will involve lots of train travel. C) It will enable her to improve her Chinese.D) It will give her more chances to visit Japan.Section BPassage OneQuestions 26 to 28 are based on the conversation you have just heard.26. A) The lack of time.B) The quality of life. C) The frustrations at work.D) The pressure on working families.27. A) They were just as busy as people of today.B) They saw the importance of collective efforts. C) They didn’t complain as much as modern man.D) They lived a hard life by hunting and gathering.28. A) To look for creative ideas of awarding employees.B) To explore strategies for lowering production costs.C) To seek new approaches to dealing with complaints.D) To find effective ways to give employees flexibility.Passage TwoQuestions 29 to 31 are based on the conversation you have just heard.29. A) Family violence.B) The Great Depression. C) Her father’s disloyalty.D) Her mother’s bad temper.30. A) His advanced age.B) His children’s efforts.C) His improved financial condition.D) His second wife’s positive influence.31. A) Love is blind.B) Love breeds love. C) Divorce often has disastrous consequences.D) Happiness is hard to find in blended families.Passage ThreeQuestions 32 to 35 are based on the conversation you have just heard.32. A) It was located in a park.B) Its owner died of a heart attack. C) It went bankrupt all of a sudden.D) Its potted plants were for lease only.33. A) Planting some trees in the greenhouse.B) Writing a want ad to a local newspaper. C) Putting up a Going Out of Business sign.D) Helping a customer select some purchases.34. A) Opening an office in the new office park.B) Keeping better relations with her company. C) Developing fresh business opportunities.D) Building a big greenhouse of his own.35. A) Owning the greenhouse one day.B) Securing a job at the office park.C) Cultivating more potted plants.D) Finding customers out of town.Section CWe’re now witnessing the emergence of an advanced economy based on information and knowledge. Physical (36) ________, raw materials, and capital are no longer the key (37) ________ in the creation of wealth. Now, the (38) _______ raw material in our economy is knowledge. Tomorrow’s wealth depends on the development and exchange of knowledge. And (39) _______ entering the workforce offer their knowledge, not their muscles. Knowledge workers get paid for their education and their ability to learn. Knowledge workers (40) ________ in mind work. They deal with symbols: (41) ________, and data.What does all this mean for you? As a future knowledge worker, you can expect to be (42) ________, processing, as well as exchanging information, (43) _______, three out of hour jobs involve some form of mind work, and that number will increase sharply in the future. Management and employees alike (44)_______________________________________________________________________.In the new world of work, you can look forward to being in constant training (45) _______________________________________________________________. And don’t wait for someone to “empower” you. You have to empower yourself.答案11.A 12.C 13.B 14.D 15. D16.B 17.A 18.D 19.C 20.D21.C 22.C 23.A 24.D 25.B26.A 27.A 28.D 29.B 30.D31.B 32.B 33.C 34.C 35. A36. labor 37.ingredients 38.vital 39. individuals40.engage 41.figures 42. generating 43. Currently44. will be making decisions in such areas as product development, quality control, and customer satisfaction.45. to acquire new skills that will help you keep up with improved technologies and procedures.46. Don't expect the companies will provide you with a clearly defined career path,。

词综部分Part V Cloze (15 minutes) 10%（20×0.5%）Directions: There are 20 blanks in the following passage. For each blank there are four choices marked A), B), C) and D) on the right side of the paper. You should choose the ONE that best fits into the passage. Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre.注意：此部分试题请在答题卡2上作答。

Universities are institutions that teach a wind variety of subjects at advanced levels. They also carry out research work aimed __67__ extending man's knowledge of these subjects. The emphasis given to each of these functions __68__ from university to university, according to the views of the people in __69__ and according to the resources available.The smaller and newer universities do not __70__ the staff or equipment to carry out the __71__ research projects possible in larger institutions. __72__ most experts agree that some research activity is __73__ to keep the staff and their students in __74__ with the latest developments in their subjects.Most students attend a university mainly to __75__ the knowledge needed for their chosen __76__. Educationists believe that this aim should not be the __77__ one. Universities have always aimed to produce men and women __78__ judgment and wisdom as well as knowledge. For this reason. they __79__ students to meet others with differing __80__ and to read widely to __81__ their understanding in many fields of study. __82__ a secondary school course, a student should be interested enough in a subject to enjoy gaining knowledge for its own __83__. He should be prepared to __84__ sacrifices to study his chosen __85__ in depth. He should have an ambition to make some __86__ contribution to man's knowledge.67. A) at C) toB) by D) in68. A) turns C) movesB) ranges D) varies69. A) prospect C) controlB) place D) favor70. A) occupy C) involveB) possess D) spare71. A) maximum C) virtualB) medium D) vast72. A) but C) whileB) as D) for73. A) natural C) functionalB) essential D) optional74. A) coordination C) touchB) accordance D) grasp75. A) acquire C) endureB) accept D) ensure76. A) procession C) possessionB) profession D) preference77. A) typical C) mereB) true D) only78. A) with C) onB) under D) through79. A) prompt C) encourageB) provoke D) anticipate80. A) histories C) interestB) expressions D) curiosities81. A) broaden C) enforceB) lengthen D) specify82. A) Amid C) OverB) After D) Upon83. A) object C) effectB) course D) sake84. A) take C) makeB) suffer D) play85. A) field C) targetB) scope D) goal86. A) radical C) meaningfulB) truthful D) initialPart VI Translation (5 minutes) 5%（5×1%）Directions: Complete the sentences by translating into English the Chinese given in brackets. Please write your translation on Answer Sheet 2.注意：此部分试题请在答题卡2上作答，只需写出译⽂部分。

2008年6月英语四级真题Part I Writing (30 minutes) 15%(注意：此部分试题在答题卡1上。

) Recreational activities提纲1、娱乐活动多种多样2、娱乐活动可能使人们受益，也可能有危害性3、作为大学生我的看法Recreational activityIn people's daily life, there are various recreational activities apart from studying or working ranging from Karaoke or dancing to computer games or sports games.Such activities are beneficial as well as harmful to us if undertaken inappropriately. On one hand, recreational activities can help us to not only build our body and mind but also improve our communication and understanding with friends because most of these activities are done with others. On the other hand, if we spend too much time on singing, dancing or other games, we might fail to concentrate on our duties such as studying our working, which in turn may lead to further consequences.As far as I'm concerned, recreational activities should be done within a certain limit so that we can keep a proper balance between recreation and studying or working life.Part II Reading Comprehension (Skimming and Scanning) (15 minutes)10%（10×1%）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, choose the best answer from the four choices marked ABCD, for questions 8-10, complete the sentences with the information given in the passage.Media Selection for AdvertisementsAfter determining the target audience for a product or service, advertising agencies must select the appropriate media for the advertisement. We discuss here the major types of media used in advertising. We focus our attention on seven types of advertising: television, newspapers, ratio, magazines, out-of-home, internet, and direct mail.TelevisionTelevision is an attractive medium for advertising because it delivers mass audiences to advertisers. When you consider that nearly three out of four Americans have seen the game show Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?you can understand the power of television to communicate with a large audience. When advertisers create a brand, for example, they want to impress consumers with the brand and its image. Television provides an ideal vehicle for this type of communication. But television is an expensive medium, and not all advertisers can afford to use it.Television's influence on advertising is fourfold. First, narrowcasting means that television channels are seen by an increasingly narrow segment of the audience. The Golf Channel, for instance, is watched by people who play golf. Home and Garden Television is seen by those interested in household improvement projects. Thus, audiences are smaller and more homogeneous(具有共同特点的) than they have been in the past. Second, there is an increase in the number of television channels available to viewers, and thus advertisers. This has also resulted in an increase in the sheer number of advertisements to which audiences are exposed. Third, digital recording devices allow audience members more control over which commercials they watch. Fourth, control over programming is being passed from the networks to local cable operators and satellite programmers.NewspapersAfter television, the medium attracting the next largest annual ad revenue is newspapers. The New York Times, which reaches a national audience, accounts for $1 billion in ad revenue annually. It has increased its national circulation(发行量) by 40% and is now available for home delivery in 168 cities. Locally, newspapers are the largest advertising medium.Newspapers are a less expensive advertising medium than television and provide a way for advertisers to communicate a longer, more detailed message to their audience than they can through television. Given new production techniques, advertisements can be printed in newspapers in about 48 hours, meaning newspapers are also a quick way of getting the message out. Newspapers are often the most important form of news for a local community, and they develop a high degree of loyalty from local readers.RadioAdvertising on radio continues to grow. Radio is often used in conjunction with outdoor billboards(广告牌) and the internet to reach even more customers than television. Advertisers are likely to use radio because it is a less expensive medium than television, which means advertisers can afford to repeat their ads often. Internet companies are also turning to radio advertising. Radio provides a way for advertisers to communicate with audience members at all times of the day. Consumers listen to radio on their way to school or work, at work, on the way home, and in the evening hours.Two major changes-satellite and Internet radio-will force radio advertisers to adapt their methods. Both of these radio forms allow listeners to tune in stations that are more distant than the local stations they could receive in the past. As a result, radio will increasingly attract target audiences who live many miles apart.MagazinesNewsweeklies, women's titles, and business magazines have all seen increases in advertising because they attract the high-end market. Magazines are popular with advertisers because of the narrow market that they deliver. A broadcast medium such as network television attracts all types of audience members, but magazine audiences are more homogeneous. If you read Sports Illustrated, for example, you have much in common with the magazine's other readers. Advertisers see magazines as an efficient way of reaching target audience members.Advertisers using the print media-magazines and newspapers-will need to adapt to two main changes. First, the Internet will bring larger audiences to localnewspapers. These audiences will be more diverse and geographically dispersed (分散) than in the past. Second, advertisers will have to understand how to use an increasing number of magazines for their target audiences. Although some magazines will maintain national audiences, a large number of magazines will entertain narrower audiences.Out-of-home advertisingOut-of-home advertising, also called place-based advertising, has become an increasingly effective way of reaching consumers, who are more active than ever before. Many consumers today do not sit at home and watch television. Using billboards, newsstands, and bus shelters for advertising is an effective way of reaching these on-the-go consumers. More consumers travel longer distances to and from work, which also makes out-of-home advertising effective. Technology has changed the nature of the billboard business, making it a more effective medium than in the past. Using digital printing, billboard companies can print a bill board in 2 hours, compared with 6days previously. This allows advertisers more variety in the types of messages they create because they can change their messages more quickly.InternetAs consumers become more comfortable with online shopping, advertisers will seek to reach this market. As consumers get more of their news and in formation from the Internet, the ability of television and radio to get the word out to consumers will decrease. The challenge to Internet advertisers is to create ads that audience members remember.Internet advertising will play a more prominent role in organizations' advertising in the near future. Internet audiences tend to be quite homogeneous, but small. Advertisers will have to adjust their methods to reach these audiences and will have to adapt their persuasive strategies to the online medium as well.Direct mailA final advertising medium is direct mail, which uses mailings to consumers to communicate a client's message. Direct mail includes newsletters postcards andspecial promotions. Direct mail is an effective way to build relationship with consumers. For many businesses, direct mail is the most effective form of advertising.注意：此部分试题请在答题卡1上作答。

08年6月-11年12月英语四级写作真题与答案第一篇：08年6月-11年12月英语四级写作真题与答案仔细研读近几年作文试题及其范文，重点学习这些范文的闪光点（即如何布局谋篇和如何遣词造句），然后再做出一些预测：今年考什么？1.2008年6月英语四级写作真题与答案Part I Writing(30 minutes)15%(注意：此部分试题在答题卡1上。

)Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write on the topic Recreational Activity.You should write at least 120 words following the outline given below in Chinese.1.娱乐活动多种多样2.娱乐活动可能使人们受益，也可能有危害性3.作为大学生，我的看法。

Recreational Activity In people's daily life, there are various recreational activities apart from studying or working ranging from Karaoke or dancing to computer games or sports games.Such activities are beneficial as well as harmful to us if undertaken inappropriately.On one hand, recreational activities can help us to not only build our body and mind but also improve our communication and understanding with friends because most of these activities are done with others.On the other hand, if we spend too much time on singing, dancing or other games, we might fail to concentrate on our duties such as studying our working, which in turn may lead to further consequences.As far as I'm concerned, recreational activities should be done within a certain limit so that we can keep a proper balance between recreation and studying or working life.2.2008年12月英语四级写作真题与答案Part I Writing(30 minutes)15%(注意：此部分试题在答题卡1上。

2008年6月英语四级听力真题(试题+原文+答案) 一、听力试题Part III Listening Comprehension (35 minutes)Section A（对话部分）11.A) Given his ankle a good rest.B) Treat his injury immediately.C) Continue his regular activities.D) Be careful when climbing steps.12.A) On a train.B) On a plane.C) In a theater.D) In a restaurant.13.A) A tragic accident.B) A sad occasion.C) Smith’s unusual life story.D) Smith’s sleeping problem.14.A) Review the detail of all her lessons.B) Compare notes with his classmates.C) Talk with her about his learning problems.D) Focus in the main points of her lectures.15.A) The man blamed the woman for being careless.B) The man misunderstood the woman’s apology.C) The woman offered to pay for the man’s coffee.D) The woman spilt coffee on the man’s jacket.16.A) Extremely tedious.B) Hard to understand.C) Lacking a good plot.D) Not worth seeing twice.17.A) Attending every lecture.B) Doing lots of homework.C) Reading very extensively.D) Using test-taking strategies.18.A)The digital TV system will offer different programs.B) He is eager to see what the new system is like.C) He thinks it unrealistic to have 500 channels.D) The new TV system may not provide anything better. Questions 19 to 22 are based on the conversation you have just heard.19.A) A notice by the electricity board.B) Ads promoting electric appliances.C) The description of a thief in disguise.D) A new policy on pensioners’welfare.20.A) Speaking with a proper accent.B) Wearing an official uniform.C) Making friends with them.D) Showing them his ID.21.A) To be on the alert when being followed.B) Not to leave senior citizens alone at home.C) Not to let anyone in without an appointment.D) To watch out for those from the electricity board.22.A) She was robbed near the parking lot.B) All her money in the bank disappeared.C) The pension she had just drawn was stolen.D) She was knocked down in the post office.Questions 23 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.23.A) Marketing consultancy.B) Professional accountancy.C) Luxury hotel management.D) Business conference organization.24.A) Having a good knowledge of its customs.B) Knowing some key people in tourism.C) Having been to the country before.D) Being able to speak Japanese.25.A) It will bring her potential into full play.B) It will involve lots of train travel.C) It will enable her to improve her Chinese.D) It will give her more chances to visit Japan.Section B（短文部分）Passage OneQuestions 26 to 28 are based on the conversation you have just heard.26.A) The lack of time.B) The quality of life.C) The frustrations at work.D) The pressure on working families.27.A) They were just as busy as people of today.B) They saw the importance of collective efforts.C) They didn’t complain as much as modern man.D) They lived a hard life by hunting and gathering.28.A) To look for creative ideas of awarding employees.B) To explore strategies for lowering production costs.C) To seek new approaches to dealing with complaints.D) To find effective ways to give employees flexibility.Passage TwoQuestions 29 to 31 are based on the conversation you have just heard.29.A) Family violence.B) The Great Depression.C) Her father’s disloyalty.D) Her mother’s bad temper.A) His advanced age.B) His children’s efforts.C) His improved financial condition.D) His second wife’s positive influence.31.A) Love is blind.B) Love breeds love.C) Divorce often has disastrous consequences.D) Happiness is hard to find in blended families.Passage ThreeQuestions 32 to 35 are based on the conversation you have just heard.32.A) It was located in a park.B) Its owner died of a heart attack.C) It went bankrupt all of a sudden.D) Its potted plants were for lease only.33.A) Planting some trees in the greenhouse.B) Writing a want ad to a local newspaper.C) Putting up a Going Out of Business sign.D) Helping a customer select some purchases.34.A) Opening an office in the new office park.B) Keeping better relations with her company.C) Developing fresh business opportunities.D) Building a big greenhouse of his own.35.A) Owning the greenhouse one day.B) Securing a job at the office park.C) Cultivating more potted plants.D) Finding customers out of town.Section C（复合式听写部分）We’re now witnessing the emergence of an advanced economy based on information and knowledge. Physical (36) ________, raw materials, and capital are no longer the key (37) ________ in the creation of wealth. Now, the (38) _______ rawmaterial in our economy is knowledge. Tomorrow’s wealth depends on the development and exchange of knowledge. And (39) _______ entering the workforce offer their knowledge, not their muscles. Knowledge workers get paid for their education and their ability to learn. Knowledge workers (40) ________ in mind work. They deal with symbols: (41) ________, and data.What does all this mean for you? As a future knowledge worker, you can expect to be (42) ________, processing, as well as exchanging information, (43) _______, three out of hour jobs involve some form of mind work, and that number will increase sharply in the future. Management and employees alike(44)_____________________________.In the new world of work, you can look forward to being in constant training (45) ________________________________________________________. And don’t wait for someone to “empower”you. You have to empower yourself.本资料由哈喽英语提供，扫描以下二维码，获取更多四六级学习资料，我们的微信公众号为:hlyyin二、听力原文11.M: Today is a bad day for me; I fell off a step and twisted my ankle.W: Don’t worry, usually ankle injuries heal quickly if you stop regular activity for a while.Q: What does the woman suggest the man do?12. W: May I see your ticket please? I think you are sitting in my seat.M: Oh, you are right. My seat is in the balcony. I’m terribly sorry.Q: Where does the conversation most probably take place?13. W: Did you hear Mr. Smith died in his sleep last night?M: Yes, it’s very sad. Please let everybody know that whoever wants to, may attend the funeral.Q: What are the speakers talking about?14. M: Have you taken Professor Young’s exam before? I’m kind of nervous. W: Yes, just concentrate on the important ideas she’s talked about in class and ignore the details.Q: How does the woman suggest the man prepare for Professor Young’s exam?15. W: I’m so sorry sir, and you’ll let me pay to have your jacket cleaned, won’t you?M: That’s all right, it could happen to anyone. And I’m sure that coffee doesn’t leave lasting marks on clothing.Q: What can we infer from the conversation?16. W: Have you seen the movie the departed? The plot was so complicated that I really got lost.M: Yeah, I felt the same, but after I saw it a second time, I could put all the pieces together.Q: How did the two speakers find the movie?17. M: I’m really surprised you got an “A”on the test. You didn’t seem to have done a lot of reading.W: Now you know why I never missed a lecture.Q: What contributes to the woman’s high score?18. W: Have you heard about a new digital television system? It lets people get about 500 channels.M: Yeah, but I doubt they’ll have anything different from what we watch now. Q: What does the man mean?Conversation OneW: Gosh! Have you seen this Richard?M: Seeing what?W: In the paper, it says there’s a man going round pretending he’s from the electricity board. He’s been calling at people’s homes, saying he’s come to check that all their appliances are safe. Then he gets around them to make him a cup of tea and while they are out of the room, he steals their money, handbag, whatever and makes off with it.M: But you know Jane, it’s partly their own fault. You should never let anyone like that in unless you are expecting them.W: It’s all very well to say that, but someone comes to the door and says electricity or gas, and you automatically think they are ok, especially if they flash a card to you.M: Does this man have an I. D. then?W: Yes, that’s just it! It seems he used to work for the electricity board at one time. According to the paper, the police are warning people, especially pensioners not to admit anyone unless they have an appointment. It’s a bit sad. One old lady told them she’d just been to the post office to draw her pension when he called. She said he must have followed her home. He stole the whole lot.M: But what does he look like? Surely they must have a description.W: Oh, yes, they have. Let’s see. In his thirties, tall, bushy dark hair, slight northern accent, sounds a bit like you actually.Q19. What does the woman want the man to read in the newspaper? (A theft case)Q20. How did the man mentioned in the newspaper try to win further trust from the victims?(Flashing his I.D. to them)Q21. What is the warning from the police?( not to admit anyone unless they have an appointment)Q22. What does the woman speaker tell us about the old lady?(Her pension has been stolen by the man)Conversation TwoM: Miss Jones, could you tell me more about your first job with hotel marketing concepts?W: Yes certainly. I was a marketing consultant, responsible for marketing ten UK hotels. They were all luxury hotels in the leisure sector, all of a very high standard. M: Which markets were you responsible for?W: For Europe and Japan.M: I see from your resume that you speak Japanese. Have you ever been to Japan? W: Yes, I have. I spent a month in Japan in 2006. I met all the key people in the tourist industry, the big tour operators and tourist organizations. As I speak Japanese, I had a very big advantage.M: Yes, of course. Have you had any contact with Japan in your present job?W: Yes, I’ve had a lot. The truth is I have become very popular with the Japanese, both for holidays and for business conferences. In fact, the market for all types of luxury holidays for the Japanese has increased a lot recently.M: Really, I’m interested to hear more about that, but first, tell me, have you ever traveled on a luxury train? The Orient Express, for example.W: No I haven’t, but I have traveled on a glacier express to Switzerland and I traveled across China by train about 8 years ago. I love train travel. That’s why I’m very interested in this job.Q23. What did the woman do in her first job?(marketing consultant)Q24. What gave the woman an advantage during her business trip in Japan?(She can speak Japanese)Q25. Why is the woman applying for the new job? (She loves train travel.) Compound dictationWe’re now witnessing the emergence of the advanced economy based on information and knowledge. Physical labor, raw materials and capital are no longer the key ingredients in the creation of wealth. Now the vital raw material in our economy is knowledge. Tomorrow’s wealth depends on the development and exchange of knowledge. And individuals entering the work force offer their knowledge, not their muscles. Knowledge workers get paid for their education and their ability to learn. Knowledge workers engage in mind work. They deal with symbols, words, figures, and data.What does all this mean for you?As a future knowledge worker, you can expect to be generating, processing as well as exchanging information. Currently, three out of four jobs involve some form of mind work. And that number will increase sharply in the future. Management and employees alike will be making decisions in such areas as product development, quality control, and customer satisfaction.In the new world of work, you can look forward to being in constant training to acquire new skills that will help you keep up with improved technologies and procedures.You can also expect to be taking greater control of your career. Gone are the nine to five jobs, lifetime security, predictable promotions, and even the conventional workplace as you’re familiar with. Don’t expect the companies will provide you with a clearly defined career path, and don’t wait for some one to empower you. You have to empower yourself.Passage one:TimeI think a lot about time and not just because it’s the name of the news organization I work for. Like most working people, I find time or the lack of it, are never ending frustration and an unwinable battle. My every day is a race against the clock that I never ever seem to win. This is hardly a lonesome complaint, according to the families and work institutes, national study of the changing work force, 55% of theemployees say they don’t have enough time for themselves, 63% don’t have enough time for their spouses or partners, and 67% don’t have enough time for their children. It’s also not a new complaint. I bet our ancestors returned home from hunting wild animals and gathering nuts, and complained about how little time they had to paint battle scenes on their cave walls. The difference is that the boss of the animal hunting and the head of nut gathering probably told them to “Shut up!”or “No survival for you!”Today’s workers are still demanding control over their time, the difference is: today’s bosses are listening. I’ve been reading a report issued today called When Work Works, produced jointly by 3 organizations. They set out to find and award the employers who employ the most creative and most effective ways to give their workers flexibility. I found this report worth reading and suggest every boss should read it for ideas.Questions 26 to 28 are based on the passage you have just heard.26. What is the speaker complaining about?He’s in a hurry to work everyday and doesn’t have enough spare time.27. What does the speaker say about our ancestors?They were busy with finding food outside in order to survive.28. Why does the speaker suggest all bosses read the report by the 3 organizations?Because this report may help them keep their most creative and effective workers working without too much complaint.Passage 2Loving a child is a circular business. The more you give, the more you get. The more you want to give, Penalapy Leach once said. What she said proves to be true of my blended family. I was born in 1931as the youngest of 6 children, I learn to share my parents’love. Raising 6 children during the difficult times of the Great Depression took its toll on my parents’relationship and resulted in their divorce when I was 18 years old. Daddy never had very close relationships with his children and drifted even farther away from us after the divorce. Several years later, a wonderful woman came into his life, and they were married. She had 2 sons. One of them is still at home. Under her influence we became a blended family and a good relationship developed between the 2 families. She always treated us as if we were her own children. It was because of our other mother, daddy’s second wife, that he became closer to his own children. They shared over 25 years together before our father passed away. At the time of his death, the question came up of my mother, daddy’s first wife, attending his funeral. I will never forget the unconditional love shown by my stepmother, when I asked her if she would object to mother attending daddy’s funeral. Without giving it a second thought, she immediately replied, “of course not, honey, she is the mother of my children.”Questions 29 to 31 are based on the passage you’ve just heard.29. According to the speaker, what contributed to her parents’divorce?The difficult time of the Great Depression30. What brought his father closer to his children?A wonderful woman, his stepmother31. What message does the speaker want to convey in this talk?Unconditional love may contribute greatly to keeping closer relationship between family members.Passage threeIn February last year, my wife lost her job. Just as suddenly, the owner of the greenhouse where I worked as manager died of a heart attack. His family announced that they were going to close the business because no one in the family wanted to run it. Things looked pretty gloomy. My wife and I read the want-ads each day. Then one morning, as I was hanging out “Going out of Business”sign at the greenhouse, the door opened and in walked a customer. She was an office manager whose company has just moved into the new office park on the edge of town. She was looking for petite plants to place in the reception areas and offices. “I don’t know anything about plants,”she said. “I’m sure in a few weeks they’ll all be dead.”Why was I helping her select her purchases? My mind was racing. Perhaps as many as a dozen firms have recently opened offices in the new office park, and there were several hundred more acres with construction under way. That afternoon, I drove out to the office park. By six o’clock that evening I had signed contracts with seven companies to rent plants from me and pay me a fee tomaintain them. Within a week, I had worked out an agreement to lease the greenhouse from the owner’s family. Business is now increasing rapidly.And one day, we hope to be the proud owners of the greenhouse.32．What do we learn about the greenhouse?It is a place where we can buy plants.33. What was the speaker doing when the customer walked in one morning?He just finish making a phone call.34 What did the speaker think of when serving the office manager?He does not know for sure why he helps her35. What was the speaker’s hope for the future?He hopes to be the proud owner of the green house.(36-46复合式听写部分仅需答案即可)本资料由哈喽英语提供，扫描以下二维码，获取更多四六级学习资料，我们的微信公众号为:hlyyin三、听力答案11. A) Give his ankle a good rest.12. C) In a theater.13. B) A sad occasion.14. D) Focus on the main points of her lectures.15. D) The woman split coffee on the man’s skirt.16. B) Hard to understand.17. A) Attending every lecture.18. D) The new TV program may not provide anything better. 长对话119. C) The description of a thief in disguise.20. D) Showing them his ID.21. C) Not to let anyone in without an appointment.22. C) The pension she had just drawn was stolen.长对话223. A) Marketing consultancy.24. D) Being able to speak Japanese.25. B)It will involve lots of train travel.短文126. A) The lack of time.27. A) They were just as busy as people of today.28. D) To find effective ways to give employees flexibility.短文229. B) The Great Depression.30. D) His second wife’s positive influence.31. B) Love breeds love.短文332. B) Its owner died of a heart stroke.33. C) Putting up a Going Out of Business sing.34. C) Developing fresh business opportunities.35. A. Owning the greenhouse one day.复合式听写36) labor37) ingredients38) vital39) individuals40) engage41) figures42) generating43) Currently44) will be making decisions in such areas as product development, quality control, and customer satisfaction.45) to acquire new skills that will help you keep up with the improved technologiesand procedures46) Don’t expect the companies to provide you with a clearly-defined career path.本资料由哈喽英语提供，扫描以下二维码，获取更多四六级学习资料，我们的微信公众号为:hlyyin更多四级学习资料，请登录http://www.hlyy.in/。

2008年6月大学英语四级Part Ⅲ Listening Comprehension (35 minutes)Section ADirection: In his 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 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 Sheet2 with a single line through the centre.11. A) Give his ankle a good rest.B) Treat his injury immediately.C) Continue his regular activities.D) Be careful when climbing steps.12.A) On a train.B) On a plane.C) In a theater.D) In a restaurant.13.A) A tragic accident.B) A fad occasionC) Smith's unusual life story.D) Smith's sleeping problem.14.A) Review the details of all her lessons.B) Compare notes with his classmates.C) Talk with her about his learning problems.D) Focus on the main points of her lectures.15.A) The man blamed the woman for being careless.B) The man misunderstood the woman's apology.C) The woman offered to pay for the man's coffee.D) The woman spilt coffee on the man's jacket.16.A) extremely tedious.B) Hard to understand.C) Lacking a good plot.D) Not worth seeing twice.17 A) Attending every lecture.B) Doing lots of homework.C) Reading very extensively.D) Using test-taking strategies.18.A) The digital TV system will offer different programs.B) He is eager to see what the new system is like.C) He thinks it unrealistic to have 500 channels.D) The new TV system may not provide anything better.Question 19 to 22 are based on the passage you have just heard.19.a)a notice by the electricity board.b)ads promoting electric appliances.c)the description of a thief in disguise.d)a new policy on pensioners’ welfare.20.a)speaking with a proper accent.b)wearing an official uniform.c)making friends with themd)showing them his ID.21.a)to be on the alert when being followed.b)not to leave senior citizens alone at home.c)not to let anyone in without an appointment.d)to watch out for those from the electricity board.22.a)she was robbed near the parking lot.b)all her money in the bank disappeared.c)the pension she had just drawn was stolen.d)she was knocked down in the post office.Question 23 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard.23.a)marketing consultancy.b)Professional accountancy.c)luxury hotel management.d)business conference organization24.a)having a good knowledge of its customs.b)knowing some key people in tourism.c)having been to the country before.d)being able to speak Japanese.25.a)it will bring her potential into full play.b)it will involve lots of train travel.c)it will enable her to improve her Chinese.d)it will give her more chances to visit Japan.Section BDirections:In this section, you will hear 3 short passage. 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 questions , 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 OneQuestion 26 to 28 are based on the passage you have just heard.26.a) The lack of timeb) The quality of life.c) The frustrations at work.d) The pressure on working families.27.a)They were just as busy as people of today.b)They saw the importance of collective efforts.c)They didn't complain as much as modern man.d)They lived a hard life by hunting and gathering.28.a)To look for creative ideas of awarding employees.b)To explore strategies for lowering production costs.c)To seek new approaches to dealing with complaints.d)To find effective ways to give employees flexibility.Passage TwoQuestion 29 to 31 are based on the passage you have just heard.29.a)family violence.b)his children's efforts.c)her father's disloyalty.d)his second wife's positive influence.30.a)his advanced age.b)his children's efforts.c) his improved financial condition.d)his second wife's positive influence.31.a)love is blind.b)love breeds love.c)divorce often has disastrous consequences.d)happiness is hard to find in blended families.Passage Three32.a) it was located in a parkb) its owner died of a heart attackc) it went bankrupt all of sudden.d) its potted plants were for lease only.33.a)planting some trees in the greenhouseb)writing a want ad to a local newspaperc)putting up a going out of business signd)helping a customer select some purchases34.a)opening an offive in the new office parkb)keeping better relations with her companyc)developing fresh business opportunitiesd)building a big greenhouse of his own35.a)owning the greenhouse one dayb) Securing a job at the office parkc) Cultivating more potted plants.d) Finding customers out of townSection CWe're now witnessing the emergence of an advanced economy based on information and knowledge.Physical(36)__ ,raw materials, and capital are no longer the key(37)___ in the creation of wealth. Now, the(38) ____ raw material in our economy is knowledge. Tomorrow's wealth depends on the development and exchange of knowledge. And(39) ___ entering the workforce offer their knowledge, not their muscles. Knowledge workers get paid for their education and their ability to learn. Knowledgeworkers(40)____ in mind work. They deal with symbols: words,(41)___ and data.What does all this mean for you? As a future knowledge worker, you can expect to be(42) ___ , processing, as well as exchanging information. (43)____ , three out of four jobs involve some form of mind work, and that number will increase sharply in the future.Management and employees alike(44)____ .In the new world of work, you can look forward to being in constant training(45)_ . You can also expect to be taking greater control of your career.Gone are the nine-five jobs. lifetime security, predictable promotions, and even the conventional workplace, as you are familiar with.(46)___ , and don’t wait for someone to “empower” you. You have to empower yourself.参考答案Section A11. A 12. C 13. A 14. D 15. D 16. B 17. A 18. D 19. C 20. D 21. C 22. C 23. A 24. D 25. BSection B26. A 27. A 28. D 29. B 30. D 31. B 32. B 33. C 34. C 35. ASectio C36 labor/labour37 ingredients38 vital39 individual40 engage41 figures42 generating43 currently44. Will be making decisions in such areas as product development, quality control and customers’satisfaction45. To acquire new skills that will help you keep up with improved technologies and procedures46. Don’t expect that the companies will provide you with clearly defined career paths原文Section AQ11.--Today's a bad day for me.I fell off a step and twistedmy ankles.--Don't ually ankle injuries heal quickly if you stop regular activities for a while.What does the woman suggest the man do?Q12.--May I see your ticket, please? I think you are sitting in my seat. --Oh,you're right.My seat is in the balcony. I'm terribly sorry. Where does the conversation most probably take place?Q13.--Did you hear Jay Smith died in his sleep last night?--Yes,it's very sad.Please let everybody know that whoever wants to may attend the funeral.What are the speakers talking about?Q14.--Have you taken Professor Young's exam before? I'm kind of nervous.--Yes. Just concentrate on the important ideas she's talked about in the class,and ignore the details.How does the woman suggest the man prepare for Professor Young's exam?Q15.--I'm so sorry, sir. And you'll let me pay to have your jacket cleaned, won't you?--That's all right. It could happen to anyone. And I'm sure that coffee doesn't leave lasting marks on clothing.What can we infer from the conversation?Q16.--Have you seen the movie "the departed"? The plot is so complicated that I really got lost.--Yeah.I felt the same. But after I saw it a second time,I could put all the pieces together.How did the two speakers find the movie?Q17.--I'm really surprised you got an A on the test. You didn't seem to have done a lot of reading.--Now you know why I never miss a lecture.What contributeto the woman's high score?Q18.--Have you heard about the new digital television system? It lets people get about five hundred channels.--Yeah,but I doubt that will have anything different from what we watch now.What does the man mean?Now you will hear the two long conversationsConversation oneW: Gosh, have you seen this, Richard?M: See what?W: In the paper, it says there’s a man going round pretendinghe is from the electricity board. He is been calling at people's homes, saying he is check that all their appliances are safe. Then he gets around them to make him a cup of tea, and while they out of the room, he steals their money, handbag, whatever, and makes offwith it.M: But you know Jean, it's partly their own fault. They should never let anyone like that in unless you are expecting them.W: It's all very well to say that, but someone comes to the door and says electricity or gas. And you automaticallythink they are ok. Especially they flashed a card to you.M: does this man have an ID then?W: Yes, that’s just it. It seems he used to work for the electricity board at one time. According to the paper, the police are warning people especially pensioners. Not to admit anyone unless they have an appointment. It's a bit sad. One old lady told them, she's just been to the post office to draw her pension, when he called, she said he must followed her home. He stole the whole lot.M: but, what does he look like. Surely they must have a description. W: oh, yes. They have. Let’s see, in his 30s, tall, bushy dark hair, slight northern accent. Sounds a bit like you actually.参考答案Section A11. A 12. C 13. A 14. D 15. D 16. B 17. A 18. D 19. C 20. D 21. C 22. C 23. A 24. D 25. BSection B26. A 27. A 28. D 29. B 30. D 31. B 32. B 33. C 34. C 35. ASectio C36 labor/labour37 ingredients38 vital39 individual40 engage41 figures42 generating43 currently44. Will be making decisions in such areas as product development, quality control and customers’satisfaction45. To acquire new skills that will help you keep up with improved technologies and procedures46. Don’t expec t that the companies will provide you with clearly defined career paths原文Section AQ11.--Today's a bad day for me.I fell off a step and twistedmy ankles.--Don't ually ankle injuries heal quickly if you stop regular activities for a while.What does the woman suggest the man do?Q12.--May I see your ticket, please? I think you are sitting in my seat. --Oh,you're right.My seat is in the balcony. I'm terribly sorry. Where does the conversation most probably take place?Q13.--Did you hear Jay Smith died in his sleep last night?--Yes,it's very sad.Please let everybody know that whoever wants to may attend the funeral.What are the speakers talking about?Q14.--Have you taken Professor Young's exam before? I'm kind of nervous. --Yes. Just concentrate on the important ideas she's talked about in the class,and ignore the details.How does the woman suggest the man prepare for Professor Young's exam?Q15.--I'm so sorry, sir. And you'll let me pay to have your jacket cleaned, won't you?--That's all right. It could happen to anyone. And I'm sure that coffee doesn't leave lasting marks on clothing.What can we infer from the conversation?Q16.--Have you seen the movie "the departed"? The plot is so complicated that I really got lost.--Yeah.I felt the same. But after I saw it a second time,I could put all the pieces together.How did the two speakers find the movie?Q17.--I'm really surprised you got an A on the test. You didn't seem to have done a lot of reading.--Now you know why I never miss a lecture.What contributeto the woman's high score?Q18.--Have you heard about the new digital television system? It lets people get about five hundred channels.--Yeah,but I doubt that will have anything different from what we watch now.What does the man mean?Now you will hear the two long conversationsConversation oneW: Gosh, have you seen this, Richard?M: See what?W: In the paper, it says there’s a man going round pretendinghe is from the electricity board. He is been calling at people's homes, saying he is check that all their appliances are safe. Then he gets around them to make him a cup of tea, and while they out of the room, he steals their money, handbag, whatever, and makes offwith it.M: But you know Jean, it's partly their own fault. They should never let anyone like that in unless you are expecting them.W: It's all very well to say that, but someone comes to the door and says electricity or gas. And you automaticallythink they are ok. Especially they flashed a card to you.M: does this man have an ID then?W: Yes, that’s just it. It seems he used to work for the electricity board at one time. According to the paper, the police are warning people especially pensioners. Not to admit anyone unless they have an appointment. It's a bit sad. One old lady told them, she's just been to the post office to draw her pension, when he called, she said he must followed her home. He stole the whole lot.M: but, what does he look like. Surely they must have a description. W: oh, yes. They have. Let’s see, in h is 30s, tall, bushy dark hair, slight northern accent. Sounds a bit like you actually.Questions 19 to 22 are based on the conversation you have just heard19. What does the woman want the man to read in the newspaper?20. How did the man mentioned in the newspaper try to win further trust from the victims?21. What is the warning from the police?22. what does the woman speaker tell us about the old lady?Conversation twoM: Miss Jones, could you tell me more about your first job with hotel marketing concepts.W: yes, certainly. I was a marketing consultantresponsible for marketing ten UK hotels. They were all luxury hotels in the leisure sector all of very high standard.M: Which markets were you responsible for?W: For Europe and Japan.M: I see from your resumethat you speak Japanese. Have you ever been to Japan?W: Yes, I have. I spent a month in Japan in 2006. I met all the key people in the tourist industry, the big tour operators, and the tourist organizations. As I speak Japanese, I had a very big advantage.M: Yes, of course. Have you had any contact with Japan, in your present job?W: yes, I’ve had a lot. Cruises have become very popular with the Japanese both for holidays and for business conferences. In fact, the market for all types of luxury holidays for the Japanese has increased a lot recently. M: really? I’m interested to hear more about that. But first tell me have ever traveled on a luxury train, the Orienting Expressfor example. W: no I haven’t. But I’ve traveled on the Gracial expres s to Switzerland, and I traveled across China by train about 8 years ago. I love train travel. That’s why I am very interested in this job.Questions 23 to 25 five are based on the conversation you’ve just heard.23. What did the woman do in her first job?24. What gave the woman an advantage during her business trip in Japan?25. Why is the woman applying for the new job?Section BPassage OneTime! I think a lot about time. And not just because it’s the name of the news organizationI work for. Like most working people, I find time or the lack of it ,a never ending frustrationand an unwinnable battle.My everyday is a race against the clock that I never, ever seem to win. This is hardly a lonesome complaint. According to the families and work institutes national study of the changing workforce, fifty-five percent of employees say they don’t have enough time for themselves, sixty-three percent don’t have enough time for their spousesor partners, and sixty-seven percent don’t have enough time for their children. It’s also not a new complaint. I bet our ancestorsreturned home from hunting wild animals and gathering nuts and complained about how little time they had to pay in battle scenes on their cave wars. The difference is that the boss of animal-hunting and the head of nut-gathering probably told them to shut up or no survivalfor you. Today’s workers are still demanding control over their time. The difference is today’s bosses are listening. I’ve been reading a report issued today called ‘When Work Works’ produced jointly by three organizations. They set out to find and award the employers who employ the most creative and most effective ways to give their workers flexibility. I found this report worth reading and suggest every boss should read it for ideas.Qu estions 26~28 are based on the passage you’ve just heard.26. What is the speaker complaining about?27. What does the speaker say about our ancestors?28. Why does the speaker suggest all bosses read the report by the three organizations?Passage Two"Loving a child is a circular business. The more you give, the more you get, the more you want to give." Penelope Leach once said. What she said proves to be true of my blooded family. I was born in 1931. As the youngest of six children, I learned to sharemy parents' love. Raising six children during the difficult times of the Great Depression took its toll on my parents' relationship and resulted in their divorcewhen I was 18 years old. Daddy never had very close relationships with his children and drifted even farther away from us after the divorce. Several years later a wonderful woman came into his life, and they were married. She had two sons, one of them still at home. Under her influence, we became a “blended family” and a good relationship developed betw een the two families. She alwaystreated us as if we were her own children.It was because of our other mother -- Daddy's second wife -- that he became closer to his own children. They shared over twenty-five years together before our father passed away. At the time of his death, the question came up of my mother -- Daddy's first wife -- attending his funeral.I will never forget the unconditionallove shown by my stepmother when I asked her if she would object to mother attending Daddy's funeral. Withoutgi ving it a second thought, she immediately replied.“Of course not, Honey-she's the mother of my children.”Questions 29~31 are based on the passage you’ve just heard.29. According to the speaker, what contributed to her parents' divorce?30. What brought the father closer to her own children?31. What message does the speaker want to convey in this talk?Passage ThreeIn February last year, my wife lost her job. Just as suddenly, the owner of the greenhouse where I worked as manager died of heart attack. His family announced that they were going to close the business because no one in the family wanted to run it. Things looked pretty gloomy. My wife and I read the WANT ads each day.Then one morning, as I was hanging out the “going out of business” sign at the greenhouse, the door opened, and in walked a customer. She was an office manager whose company had just moved into the new office park on the edge of town. She was looking for pots and plants to place in the receptionareas in the offices. “I don’t know anything about plants,” she said, “I’m sure in a few weeks they’ll all be dead.”While I was helping her select her purchases, my mind was raising. Perhaps as many as a dozen firms have recently opened offices in the new office park, and there were several hundred more acreswith construction underway. That afternoon, I drove out to the office park. By 6 o’clock that evening, I had signed contracts with seven companies to rent plants from me and pay me a fee to maintainthem. Within a week, I had worked out an agreement to lease the greenhouse from the owner’s family. Business is now increasing rapidly, and one day, we hope to be the proud owners of the greenhouse.Questions 32~35 are based on the passage you’ve just heard.32. What do we learn about the greenhouse?33. What was the speaker doing when the customer walked in on morning?34. What did the speaker think of when serving the office manager?35. What was the speaker’s hope for the future?Section CWe are now witnessing the emergence of the advance economy based on information and knowledge: physical labor, raw materials and capital are no longer the key ingredientsin the creational wealth. Now the vital raw material in our economy is knowl edge. Tomorrow’s wealth depends on the development and exchange of knowledge. And individuals entering the workforce offer the knowledge not their muscles. Knowledge workers getpaid for their education and their ability to learn. Knowledge workers engagein mind work,they deal with symbols,words,figures and data. What does all this mean for you? As a future knowledge worker,you can expect to be generating,processing as well as exchaning information. Currently, three out of four jobs involve mind work,and that number will increase sharply in the future. Management and employees alike will be making decisions in such areas as product development, quality control and customer satisfaction. In the new world of work, you can look forward to being in constant training to acquire new skills that will help you keep up with improve technologies and procedures.You can also expect to be taking greater control of your career. Gone out of the nine-to-five jobs,lifelong securtiy, predictable promotions and even the conventionalwork place as you are familiar with. Don't expect the companies will provide you with a clearly defined work path. And don't wait for someone to empoweryou, you have to empower yourself.。