2015年12月四级听力真题1

2015年12月大学英语四级考试真题第一套（A）Part I Writing ( 30 minutes)For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write an essay commenting on the saying ‚Learning is a daily experience and lifetime mission.‛You can cite examples to illustrate the importance of lifelong learning. You should write at least 120 words but no more than180 words.Part II Listening Comprehension ( 30 minutes)Section ADirections: In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long conversations. At the end of each conversation, one or more questions will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B), C) and D), and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.1.A) They admire the courage of space explorers.B) They enjoyed the movie on space exploration.C) They were going to watch a wonderful movie.D) They like doing scientific exploration very much.2.A) At a gift shop.B) At a graduation ceremony.C) In the office of a travel agency.D) In a school library.3.A) He used to work in the art gallery.B) He does not have a good memory.C) He declined a job offer form the art gallery.D) He is not interested in any part-time jobs.4.A) Susan has been invited to give a lecture tomorrow.B) He will go to the birthday party after the lecture.C) The woman should have informed him earlier.D) He will be unable to attend the birthday party.5.A) Reward those having made good progress.B) Set a deadline for the staff to meet.C) Assign more workers to the project.D) Encourage the staff to work in small groups.6.A) The way to the visitor’s parking.B) The rate for parking in Lot C.C) How far away the parking lot is.D) Where she can leave her car.7.A) He regrets missing the classes.B) He plans to take the fitness classes.C) He is looking forward to a better life.D) He has benefited form exercise.8.A) How to ? work efficiency.B) How to select secretaries.C)The responsibilities of secretaries.D) The secretaries in the man’s company.Conversation OneQuestions 9 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.9.A) It is more difficult to learn than English.B) It is used by more people than English.C) It will be as commonly used as English.D) It will eventually become a world language.10.A) It has words words from many languages,B) Its popularity with the common people.C) The influence of the British Empire.D) The effect of the Industrial Revolution.11.A) It includes a lot of words form other languages.B) It has a growing number of newly coined words,C) It can be easily picked up by overseas travelers.D) It is the largest among all languages in the world. Conversation 2Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.12.A) To return some goods.B) To apply for a job.C) To place an order.D) To make a complaint.13.A) He has become somewhat impatient with the woman.B) He is not familiar with the exact details of goods.C) He has not worked in the sales department for long.D) He works on a part-time basis for the company.14.A) It is not his responsibility.B) It will be free for large orders.C) It costs 15 more for express delivery.D) It depends on a number of factors.15.A) Report the information to her superior.B) Pay a visit to the saleswoman in charge.C) Ring back when she comes to a decision.D) Make inquiries with some other companies.Section BDirections:In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D ). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet I with a single line through the centre.Passage OneQuestions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard.16. A) No one knows exactly where they were ？B) No one knows for sure when thy came into being.C) No one knows for what purpose they were ？D) No one knows what they will ？17. A) Carry ropes across rivers.B) Measure the speed of wind.C) Pass on secret messages.D) Give warnings of danger.18. A) To protect houses against lightning.B) To test the effects of the lightning rod.C) To find out the strength of silk for kites.D) To prove the lightning is electricity.Passage TwoQuestions 19 to 22 are based on the passage you have just heard.19.A) She enjoys teaching languages.B) She can speak several languages.C) She was trained to be an interpreter.D) She was born with a talent for languages.20. A) They acquire an immunity to culture shock.B) They would like to live abroad permanently.C) They want to learn as many foreign languages as possible.D) They have an intense interest in cross-cultural interactions.21.A) She became an expert in horse racing.B) She got a chance to visit several European countries.C) She was able to translate for a German sports judge.D) She learned to appreciate classical music.22. A) Taste the beef and give her comment.B) Take part in a cooking competition.C) Teach vocabulary for food in ??D) Give cooking lessons onPassage ThreeQuestions 23 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard.23. A) He had only a third-grade education.B) He once threatened to kill his teacher.C) He grew up in a poorD) He often helped his24.A) Careless.B) Stupid.C) Brave.D) Active.25.A) Write two book reports a week.B) Keep a diary.C) Help with housework.D) Watch education??Section CDirections:In this section, you will hear a passage three times. When the passage is read for the first time, you should listen carefully for its general idea. When the passage is read for the second time, you are required to fill in the blanks with the exact words you have just heard.Finally, when the passage is read for the third time, you should check what you have written.When you look up at the night sky，what do you see？There are other 26 bodies out there besides the moon and stars。

2015年12月大学英语四级听力第一套真题原文及答案新东方&新东方在线联合发布1. BMan: Do you remember the wonderful film on Space Exploration we watched together last month?Woman: Sure. It’s actually the most impressive one I’ve seenon that topic.Question: What do we learn about the speakers?A. They admire the courage of space explorers.B. They enjoyed the movie on space exploration.C. They were going to watch a wonderful movie.D. They like doing scientific exploration very much.2. AWoman: Are you looking for anything in particular?Man: Yes. My son is graduating from high school. And I want to get him something special.Question: Where does the conversation most probably take place?A. At a gift shop.B. At a graduation ceremony.C. In the office of a travel agency.D. In a school library.3. CMan: Mike told me yesterday that he had been looking in vain for a job in the art gallery.Woman: Really? If I remember right, he had a chance to work there, but he turned it down.Question: What does the woman say about Mike?A. He used to work in the art gallery.B. He does not have a good memory.C. He declined a job offer form the art gallery.D. He is not interested in any part-time jobs.4. DWoman: Would you like to come to Susan’s birthday party tomorrow evening?Man: I’m going to give a lecture tomorrow. I wish I could be in two places at the same time.Question: What does the man mean?A. Susan has been invited to give a lecture tomorrow.B. He will go to the birthday party after the lecture.C. The woman should have informed him earlier.D. He will be unable to attend the birthday party.5. BWoman: Aren’t you discouraged by the slow progress your stuff is making?Man: Yes. I think I’ll give them a deadline and hold them to it. Question: What is the man probably going to do?A. Reward those having made good progress.B. Set a deadline for the staff to meet.C. Assign more workers to the project.D. Encourage the staff to work in small groups.6. AWoman: Excuse me. Could you tell me where the visitors’ parking is? I left my car there.Man: Sure. It’s in Lot C. Over that way.Question: What does the woman want to know?A. The way to the visitor’s parking.B. The rate for parking in LotC.C. How far away the parking lot is.D. Where she can leave her car.7. DWoman: You look great, now that you’ve taken those fitness classes.Man: Thanks. I’ve never feel better in my life.Question: What does the man mean?A. He regrets missing the classes.B. He plans to take the fitness classes.C. He is looking forward to a better life.D. He has benefited form exercise.8. DWoman: I really admire the efficiency of your secretaries?Man: Our company select only the bests. They have a heavy work load and we give them a lot of responsibilities.Question: What are the speakers talking about?A. How to ? work efficiency.B. How to select secretaries.C. The responsibilities of secretaries.D. The secretaries in the man’s company.长对话1W：Hi, Leo, why do you say English will become the world language?M: Well, for one thing it’s so commonly used. The only language that is used by more people is Chinese.W: Why is English spoken by so many people?M: It spoken in many countries of the world because of the British Empire. And now, of course, there is influence of America as well.W: Many students find English a difficult language to learn.M: All language are difficult to learn. But English does have two great advantages.W: What are they?M: Well, first of all, it has a very international vocabulary. It has many German, Dutch, French, Spanish and Italian words in it. So speakers of those languages will find many familiar words in English. In fact, English has words from other languages as well.W: Why is that?M: Well, partly because English speakers has traveled a lot. They bring back words with them. So English really does has an international vocabulary.W: What’s the other advantage of English?M: It’s that the English grammar is quite easy. For example, it doesn’t have dozens of different endings foe as nouns, adj and verbs, not like Latin, German for example.W: Why is that?M: Well, it’s quite interesting actually. It’s because of the French. When the French ruled England, French was the official language. And only the common people spoke English. They tried to make the language as simple as possible. So they made the grammar easier.Q9: What does the man say about Chinese.9.A. It is more difficult to learn than English.B. It is used by more people than English.C. It will be as commonly used as English.D. It will eventually become a world language.Q10: What made English a widely used English?10.A. It has words from many languages,B. Its popularity with the common people.C. The influence of the British Empire.D. The effect of the Industrial Revolution,Q11: What is said to be special about English vocabulary?11.A. It includes a lot of words form other languages.B. It has a growing number of newly coined words,C. It can be easily picked up by overseas travellers.D. It is the largest among all languages in the world.长对话2M: Hello, yes?W: Is that the Sales Department ?M: Yes, it is.W: My name is James K of JPF Lmt. We need supplies for our design office.M: Oh, what sort?W: Well, first of all, we need one complete new drawing board.M: DO44? Or DO45?W: Oh, I don’t know, what’s the difference?M: Well, the 45 costs 15 pounds more.W: So what’s the total price then?M: It’s 387 pounds.W: That included VAT?M: Oh, I’m not sure. Most of the prices do, yes, I think it does.W: What are the boards actually made of?M: Oh I don’t know. I think it’s sort of plastic staff these days? It’s white anyway.W: And how long does it take to deliver?M: I couldn’t really say, it depends on how much work we’ve got and how many other orders there are to send out, you know.W: Now we also need some drawing pens, ink and rulers, and some drawing papers.M: Oh, dear. The girl that takes orders for supplies isn’t here this morning. So I can’t take those orders for you. I only did the equipment as you see.W: OK, perhaps I’ll ring back tomorrow.M: So do you want the drawing board then?W: I have to think about it. Thanks very much, I’ll let you know. Goodbye.M: Thank you. Good bye.Q12: What is the woman’s purpose in making the phone call?12.A. To return some goods.B. To apply for a job.C. To place an order.D. To make a complaint.Q13: What do we learn about the man from the conversation?13.A. He has become somewhat impatient with the woman.B. He is not familiar with the exact details of goods.C. He has not worked in the sales department for long.D. He works on a part-time basis for the company.Q14: What does the man say about the delivery?14.A. It is not his responsibility.B. It will be free for large orders.C. It costs 15 more for express delivery.D. It depends on a number of factors.Q15: What dose the woman say she will possibly do tomorrow?15.A. Report the information to her superior.B. Pay a visit to the saleswoman in charge.C. Ring back when she comes to a decision.D. Make inquiries with some other companies.Passage1No one knows for sure just how old kites are. in fact, they have being used for centuries. 25 centuries ago, kites were well known in China. these first kites were probably made of wood. they may even have been covered with silk because silk was used a lot at that time. early kites were built for certain purpose. in ancient China, they were used to carry ropes across rivers. once across, the ropes were tied down and wooden bridgeswere hung from them. legend tells of one general who flew musical kites over the enemy's camp. the enemy fled, believing the sounds to be the warning voices of angels. by the 15th century, many people flew kites in Europe. Marco Polo may have brought the kite back from his visit to china. the kite has been linked to great names and events . for instance, Benjamin Franklin used a kite to prove the lightening is electricity. he flew the kite in a storm, he did this in order to draw lightening from the clouds. he tied a metal key and a strip of silk to the kite line. the silk ribbon will stop the lightening from passing through his body. Benjamin Franklin's idea was first laughed at. but later on, it lead to the invention of lightening rod. with such grand history, kite flying in short remain an entertaining and popular sport.16. What does the speaker say about kites?A. No one knows exactly where they were ??B. No one knows for sure when they came into being.C. No one knows for what purpose they were ?D. No one knows what they will ?????17. What did ancient Chinese use kites to do?A. Carry ropes across rivers.B. Measure the speed of wind.C. Pass on secret messages.D. Give warnings of danger.18. Why did Benjamin Franklin fly a kite in a storm?A. To protect houses against lightning.B. To test the effects of the lightning rod.C. To find out the strength of silk for kites.D. To prove the lightning is electricity.Passage2I have learned many languages, but i’ve not mastered them the way professional interpreter or translator has. Still, they have opened doors for me. They have allowed me the opportunity to seek jobs in international contests and help me get those jobs. Like many people who have lived overseas for a while, I simply got crazy about it. I can’t imagine living my professional or social life without international interactions. Since 1977, I have spent much more time abroad than in theUnited States. I like going to new places, eating new foods, and experiencing new cultures. If you can speak the language, it’s easier to get to know the country and its people. If I have the time and money, I would live for a year in these countries as possible. Beyond my career, my facility with languages has given me a few rare opportunities. Once just after I returned from my year in Vienna, I was asked to translate for a German judge at an Olympic level horse event. I learned a lot about this board. In japan, once when I was in the studio audience of a TV cooking show, I was asked to go up on this stage and taste the beef dish that was being prepared, and tell what I thought. They asked, “Was it as good as American beef?” It was very exciting for me to be on Japanese TV speaking in Japanese about how delicious the beef was.Questions 19-22 are based on the passage you have just heard.Q19: What does the speaker say about herself?A. She enjoys teaching languages,B. She can speak several languages,C. She was trained to be an interpreter.D. She was born with a talent for languages.Q20: What does the speaker say about many people who have livedoverseas for a while?A. They acquire an immunity to culture shock.B. They would like to live abroad permanently.C. They want to learn as many foreign languages as possible.D. They have an intense interest in cross-cultural interactions.Q21: How did the speaker’s experience living in Vienna benefit her?A. She became an expert in horse racing.B. She got a chance to visit several European countries.C. She was able to translate for a German sports judge.D. She learned to appreciate classical music.Q22: What was the speaker asked to do in a Japanese studio?A. Taste the beef and give her comment.B. Take part in a cooking competition.C. Teach vocabulary for food in ??D. Give cooking lessons on ????Passage3Dr. Ban Carson grew up in a poor single-parent household in Detroit. Hismother who had only a third-grade-education works two jobs cleaning bathrooms. To his classmates and even to his teachers, he was sort of as the dumnest kid in the class according to his own not so found memories. He had a terrible temper, and once threaten to kill another child. Dr. Carson was headed down a path of self-distraction until a critical moment in his youth. His mother convinced that she had to do sth. dramatic to prevent him from leading a life of failure and lay down some rules. He could not watch TV except for 2 programs a week, could not play with his friends after school until he finished his homework, and had to read 2 books a week and write book reports about them. His mother’s strategy worked. “Of course, I didn’t know she couldn’t read, so there I was submitting these reports.” he said. She would play checkmarks on them like she had been reading them. As I began to read about scientists, economists, and philosophers, I started imagine myself in that shoes. As he got in the habit of hard work, his grades began to sore. Ultimately, he received scholarship to attend Yale University. And later, he was admitted to the University of Michigan Medical School. He’s now a leading surgeon at John’s Medical School. And he’s also the author of three books.Q23: What do we learn about Ban Carson?A. He had only a third-grade education.B. He once threatened to kill his teacher.C. He grew up in a poor single-parent householdD. He often helped his ???Q24: What did BC’s classmates and teachers think of him when he was first at school?A. Careless.B. Stupid.C. Brave.D. Active.Q25: What did BC’s mother tell him to do when he was a school boy?A. Write two book reports a week.B. Keep a diary.C. Help with housework.D. Watch education??When you look up at the night sky, what do you see? There are other 26 heavenly bodies out there besides the moon and stars. One of the most 27 fascinating of these is a comet(彗星).Comets were formed around the same time the Earth was formed. They are 28 made up of ice and other frozen liquids and gases. 29 Now and then these “dirty snowballs” begin to orbit the sun, just as the planets do.As a comet gets closer to the sun, some gases in it begin to unfreeze. They 30 combined with dust particles from the comet to form a huge cloud. As the comet gets even nearer to the sun, a solar wind blows the cloud behind the comet, thus forming its tail. The tail and the 31 generally fuzzy(模糊的) atmosphere around a comet are 32 characteristics that can help identify this 33 phenomenon in the night sky.In any given year, about a dozen known comets come close to the sun in their orbits. The average person can’t see them all, of course. Usually there is only one or two a year bright enough to be seen with the 34 naked eye. Comet Hale-Bopp, discovered in 1995, was an unusuallybright comet. Its orbit brought it 35 relatively close to the Earth, within 122 million miles of it. But Hale-Bopp came a long way on its earthly visit. It won’t be back for another four thousand years or so.。

2015年12月四级听力原文第一版及答案Part 1 短对话Question 1- M：Do you remember the wonderful film on space exploration we watched together last month?- W：Sure。

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

Q：What do we learn about the speakers?Question 2- W：Are you looking for anything in particular?- M：Yes。

My son is graduating from high school，and I want to get him something special。

Q：Where does the conversation most probably take place?Question 3- M：Mike told me yesterday that he had been looking in vain for a job in the art gallery。

- W：Really? If I remember right，he had a chance to work there，but he turned it down。

Q：What does the woman say about Mike?Question 4- W：Would you like to come to Susan s birthday party tomorrow evening?- M：I m going to give a lecture tomorrow。

I wish I could be in two places at the same time。

2015年12月英语四级(CET4)真题试卷PartI Writing (30 minutes)For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write an essay commenting on the saying ‚Learning is a daily experience and lifetime mission.‛You can cite examples to illustrate the importance of lifelong learning. You should write atleast 120 words but no more than180words.Part II Listening Comprehension ( 30 minutes)Section ADirections: In this section, you will hear 8 short conver sat ions and 2 long conversations. At the end of each conversation, one or more questions will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B), C) and D), and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.A) They admire the courage of space explorers.B) They enjoyed the movie on space exploration.C) They were going to watch a wonderful movie.D) They like doing scientific exploration very much.2. A) At a gift shop.B) At a graduation ceremony.C) In the office of a travel agency.D) In a school library.3. A) He used to work in the art gallery.B) He does not have a good memory.C) He declined a job offer form the art gallery.D) He is not interested in any part-time jobs.4.A) Susan has been invited to give a lecture tomorrow.B) He will go to the birthday party after the lecture.C) The woman should have informed him earlier.D) He will be unable to attend the birthday party.5.A) Reward those having made good pro gre ss.B) Set a deadline for the staff to meet.C) Assign more workers to the project.D) Encourage the staff to work in small groups.6. A) The way to the visitor’s parking.B) The rate for parking in Lot C.C) How far away the parking lot is.D) Where she can leave her car.7. A) He regrets missing the classes.B) He plans to take the fitness classes.C) He is looking forward to a better life.D) He has benefited form exercise.8.A) How to ? work efficiency.B) How to select secretaries.C)The responsibilities of secretaries.D) The secretaries in the man’s company.Conver sat ion OneQuestions 9 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.9.A) It is more difficult to learn than English.B) It is used by more people than English.C) It will be as commonly used as English.D) It will eventually bec ome a world language.10.A) It has words words from many languages,B) Its popularity with the common people.C) The influence of the British Empire.D) The effect of the Industrial Revolution.11.A) It includes a lot of words form other languages.B) It has a growing number of newly coined words,C) It can be easily picked up by overseas travelers.D) It is the largest among all languages in the world. Conversation 2Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.12.A) To return some goods.B) To apply for a job.C) To place an order.D) To make a complaint.13. A) He has become somewhat impatient with the woman.B) He is not familiar with the exact details of goods.C) He has not worked in the sales department for long.D) He works on a part-time basis for the company.14. A) It is not his responsibility.B) It will be free for large orders.C) It costs 15 more for express delivery.D) It depends on a number of factors.15.A) Report the information to her superior.B) Pay a visit to the saleswoman in charge.C) Ring back when she comes to a decision.D) Make inquiries with some other companies.Section BDirections:In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D ). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet I with a single line through the centre.Passage OneQuestions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard.16. A) No one knows exactly where they were ??B) No one knows for sure when thy came into being.C) No one knows for what purpose they were ?D) No one knows what they will ?????17. A) Carry ropes across rivers.B) Measure the speed of wind.C) Pass on secret messages.D) Give warnings of danger.18. A) To protect houses against lightning.B) To test the effects of the lightning rod.C) To find out the strength of silk for kites.D) To prove the lightning is electricity.Passage TwoQuestions 19 to 22 are based on the passage you have just heard.19.A) She enjoys teaching languages.B) She can speak several languages.C) She was trained to be an interpreter.D) She was born with a talent for languages.20. A) They acquire an immunity to culture shock.B) They would like to live abroad permanently.C) They want to learn as many foreign languages as possible.D) They have an intense interest in cross-cultural interactions.21.A) She bec ame an expert in horse racing.B) She got a chance to visit several European countries.C) She was able to translate for a German sports judge.D) She learned to appreciate classical music.22. A) Taste the beef and give her comment.B) Take part in a cooking competition.C) Teach vocabulary for food in ??D) Give cooking lessons on ????Passage ThreeQuestions 23 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard.23. A) He had only a third-grade education.B) He once threatened to kill his teacher.C) He gre w up in a poor ???D) He often helped his ???24.A) Careless.B) Stupid.C) Brave.D) Active.25.A) Write two book reports a week.B) Keep a diary.C) Help with housework.D) Watch education??Section CDirections:In this section, you will hear a passage three times. When the passage is read for the first time, you should listen carefully for its general idea. When the passage is read for the second time, you are required to fill in the blanks with the exact words you have just heard. Finally, when the passage is read for the third time, you should check what you have written.When you look up at the night sky, what do you see？There areother bodies out there besides the moon and stars. One of the most of this is a comet. Comets were formed around the same the earth was formed. They are made up of ice and other frozen liquids and gasses. these dirty snow balls begin to orbit the sun just as the planets do. As a comet gets closer to the sun, some gasses in it begin to unfreeze. They combine with dust particles from the comet to form a huge cloud. As the comet gets even nearer to the sun and solar wind blows the cloud behind the comet thus forming its tail. The tail and generally fuzzy atmosphere around the cometare that can help this phenomenon in the night sky. In any given year，about dozen known comets come close to the sun in their orbits. The average person can’t see them all of course. Usually there is only one or two a year bright enough to be seen with the _________eye. Comet Hale-Bopp discovered in 1995 was an unusually bright comet. Its orbit bought it _________to the earth within 122 million miles of it. But Hale-Bopp came a long way on its earthly visit. It won’t be back for another 4 thousand years or so.Part Ш Reading Comprehension (40 minutes)Section ADirections: In this section, there is a passage with ten blanks. You are required to select one word for each blank from a list of choices givenin a word bank following the passage. Read the passage through carefully before making your choices. Each choice in the bank is identified by a letter. Please markthe corresponding letter for each item on Answer Sheet 2with a single line through the centre. You may not use any of the words in the bank more than once.Questions 36 to 45 are based on the following passage.For many Americans, 2013 ended with an unusually bitter cold spell. November and December 36 early snow and bone-chilling temperatures in much of the country, part of a year when, for the first time in two 37 , record-cold days will likely turn out to have outnumbered record-warm ones. But the U.S. was the exception; November was the warmest ever 38 , and current data indicates that 2013 is likely to have been the fourth hottest year on record.Enjoy the snow now, bec ause 39 are good that 2014 will be even hotter, perhaps the hottest year since records have been kept. That’s because, scientists are predicting, 2014 will be an EI Niuo year.EI niuo, Spanish for ‚the child‛, 40 when surface ocean waters in the southern Pacific become abnormally warm. So large is the Pacific, covering 30% of the planet’s surface, that the 41 energy generated by its warming is enough to touch off a series of weather changes around the world. EI Ninos are 42 with abnormally dry conditions in Southeast Asia and Australia. They can lead to extreme rain in parts of North and South America, even as southern Africa 43 dry weather. Marine life may be affected too; EI Ninos can 44 the rising of the cold, nutrient-rich（营养丰富的）water that supports large fish 45 ,and the unusually warm ocean temperatures can destroy coral(珊瑚).注意：此部分试题请在答题卡2上作答。

12月英语四级考试听力真题完整版2015年12月英语四级考试听力真题（完整版）2015年12月四级听力原文第一版Part 1 短对话Question 1- M：Do you remember the wonderful film on space exploration we watched together last month?- W：Sure。

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

Q：What do we learn about the speakers?Question 2- W： Are you looking for anything in particular?- M： Yes。

My son is graduating from high school， and I want to get him something special。

Q：Where does the conversation most probably take place?Question 3- M： Mike told me yesterday that he had been looking in vain for a job in the art gallery。

- W： Really? If I remember right， he had a chance to work there， but he turned it down。

Q：What does the woman say about Mike?Question 4- W：Would you like to come to Susan’s birthday party tomorrow evening?- M：I’m going to give a lecture tomorrow。

2015年12月大学英语四级听力真题MP3下载(含文本)(第一套)Section ADirections: In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long conversations. At the end of each conversation, one or more questions will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A, B, C, and D. and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer .Sheet I with a single line through the center.1.A. They admire the courage of space explorers.B. They were going to watch a wonderful movie.C. They enjoyed the movie on space exploration.D. They like doing scientific exploration very much.2.A.In a school library.B. At a gift shop.C. In the office of a travel agency.D. At a graduation ceremony.3.A.He used to work in the art gallery.B. He does not have a good memory.C. He is not interested in any part-time jobs.D. He declined a job offer from the art gallery.4.A.He will be unable to attend the birthday party.B. The woman should have informed him earlier.C. He will go to the birthday party after the lecture.D. Susan has been invited to give a lecture tomorrow.5.A.Set a deadline for the staff to meet.B. Assign more workers to the project.C. Reward those having made good progress.D. Encourage the staff to work in small groups.6.A.Where she can leave her car.B. The rate for parking in LotC.C. How far away the parking lot is.D. The way to the visitor's parking.7.A .He regrets missing the classes.B. He has benefited from exercise.C. He plans to take the fitness classes.D. He is looking forward to a better life.8.A.How to select secretaries.B. How to raise work efficiency.C. The responsibilities of secretaries.D. The secretaries in the man's company.Questions 9 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.9.A.It is used by more people than English.B. It is more difficult to learn than English.C. It will be as commonly used as English.D. It will eventually become a world language.10.A.Its popularity with the common people.B. The effect of the Industrial Revolution.C. The influence of the British Empire.D. Its loan words from many languages.11.A.It has a growing number of newly coined words.B. It includes a lot of words from other languages.C. It is the largest among all languages in the world.D. It can be easily picked up by overseas travelers.Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.12.A.To place an order.B. To apply for a job.C. To return some goods.D. To make a complaint.13.A.He works on a part-time basis for the company.B. He has not worked in the sales department for long.C. He is not familiar with the exact details of the goods.D. He has become somewhat impatient with the woman.14.A.It is not his responsibility.B. It will be free for large orders.C. It depends on a number of factors.D. It costs￡15 more for express delivery.15.A.Make inquiries with some other companies.B. Report the information to her superior.C. Pay a visit to the saleswoman in charge.D. Ring back when she comes to a decisionSection BDirections，In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choicesmarked A, B, C. and D .Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the center.Passage OneQuestions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard.16.A.No one knows for sure when they came into being.B. No one knows exactly where they were first made.C. No one knows for what purpose they were invented.D. No one knows what they will look like in the future.17.A.Measure the speed of wind.B. Give warnings of danger.C. Pass on secret messages.D. Carry ropes across rivers.18.A.To find out the strength of silk for kites.B. To test the effects of the lightning rod.C. To prove that lightning is electricity.D. To protect houses against lightning.Passage TwoQuestions 19 to 22 are based on the passage you have just heard.19.A.She was born with a talent for languages.B. She was tainted to be an interpreter.C. She can speak several languages.D. She enjoys teaching languages.20.A.They want to learn as many foreign languages as possible.B. They have an intense interest in cross-cultural interactions.C. They acquire an immunity to culture shock.D. They would like to live abroad permanently.21.A.She became an expert in horse racing.B. She learned to appreciate classical music.C. She was able to translate for a German sports judge.D. She got a chance to visit several European countries.22.A.Take part in a cooking competition.B. Taste the beef and give her comment.C. Teach vocabulary for food in English.D. Give cooking lessons on Western food.Passage ThreeQuestions 23 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard.23 .A. He had only a third-grade education.B. He once threatened to kill his teacher.C. He often helped his mother do housework.D. He grew up in a poor single-parent family.24.A.Stupid.B. Active.C. Brave.D. Careless.25.A.Watch educational TV programs only.B. Write two book reports a week.C. Help with houseworkSection CDirections: In this section, you will hear a passage three times. When the passage is read for the first time, you should listen carefully for its general idea. When the passage is read for the second time, you are required to fill in the blanks with the exact words you have just heard. Finally, when the passage is read for the third time, you should check what you have written.When you look up at the night sky, what do you see? There are other（26）bodies out there besides the moon and stars. One of the most（27）of these is a comet (彗星). Comets were formed around the same time the Earth was formed. They are（28）ice and other frozen liquids and gases.（29）these "dirty snowballs" begin to orbit the sun, just as the planets do.As a comet gets closer to the sun, some gases in it begin to unfreeze. They（30）dust particles from the comet to form a huge cloud. As the comet gets even nearer to the sun, a solar wind blows the cloud behind the comet, thus forming its tail. The tall and the（31）fuzzy (模糊的) atmosphere around a comet are（32）that can help identify this（33）in the night sky.In any given year, about a dozen known comets come close to the sun in their orbits. The average person can't see them all, of course. Usually there is only one or two a year bright enough to be seen with the（34 ）eye. Comet Hale-Bopp, discovered in 1995, was an unusually bright comet. Its orbit brought it（35）close to the Earth, within 122 million miles of it. But Hale-Bopp came a long way on its earthly visit. It won't be back for another four thousand years or so。

2015年12月大学英语四级考试真题及答案（第1套）Part I Writing (30 minutes) Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write an essay commenting on the saying “Never go out there to see what happens, go out there to make things happen.” Youcan cite examples to illustrate the important of being participants rather than mereonlookers in life. You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.注意：此部分试题请在答题卡1上作答。

PartⅡListening Comprehension (30 minutes) Section ADirections: In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long conversations. At the end of each conversation, one or more questions will be asked about what was said.Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After eachquestion there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choicesmarked A), B), C) and D), and decide which is the best answer. Then mark thecorresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.注意：此部分试题请在答题卡1上作答。

2015年12月英语四级听力真题（听力文本）College English Test Band FourPart Two Listening ComprehensionSection ADirections: In this section,you will hear three news reports.At the end of each news report,you will hear two or three questions.Both the news report and the questionswill be spoken only once.After you hear a question,you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D).Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1with a single line through the centre.Questions 1 and 2 will be basedon the following news item.Employers have the right to monitortheir workers’ online private messages,according to a ruling by the European Courtof Human Rights (ECHR).It comes after a Romanian man was firedfor sending personal messages while at work.The Strasbourg court sided on Tuesdaywith the employer of a Romanian engineerwho was dismissed from his job after using Yahoo Messenger to communicate with his f iancée while at work.During his time as an engineer,Bogdan Barbulescu was asked by his employerto create a Yahoo Messenger accountto answer his clients’ queries.However, he was informed in July thathe had breached company rulesby using the program for personal reasons,and was subsequently sacked.Barbulescu took his case against Romaniato the human rights court later,alleging that his employer’s decision toend his contract was based on a violationof his right to confidential correspondence.1. What is legal for employers according to the ECHR?2. What can we learn about Bogdan Barbulescu? Questions3 and4 will be basedon the following news item.At the Sifa Primary School outside Nairobi,Kenya, students pay their tuition with a new,local currency called the pesa.The school is one of several institutionsthat accept the community currency.The currency is widely used by peoplein the Gatina Village.The pesas are equal in value to the Kenyan shillingand can be spent in the community just like cash.The new currency gives poor people more buying power than they would otherwise have.If members of the communityhave a shortage of the national currency,they can use the community currencyto get access to the goods and services they may need. Thenon-profit group Grassroots Economicsintroduced the currency here last year.Community currency programs are being set upby non-profit organizations across the world.They help poor communities increase trade and create jobs, according to Grassroots Economics,based in Mombasa, Kenya.It does not replace but rather supplementsthe national currency system,reported the non-profit group.3. What is the advantage of the pesa?4. What can we learn about the Grassroots Economics? Questions 5 to 7 will be based on the following news item. Health officials in Brazil have declareda state of emergency in several states.They are also warning women not to get pregnant.These extreme actions are the resultof a recent rise in birth defects.About 2 400 babies in Brazil were born recentlywith extremely small heads.The babies have a condition called microcephaly. Microcephaly causes severe brain damage.To date, 29 of these babies have died.The number of microcephaly casesin Brazil is about 10 times higherthan what the country usually sees in a year.The US Centers for Disease Controlsays the link between a virus infectionand microcephaly is being investigated.The virus is called Zika.Zika is spread by mosquitos.Some babies in Brazil with microcephalyhave tested positive for the Zika viruswhile others have tested negative.The CDC says that Brazil reportedits first case of Zika virus in May 2015.Since then, the virus has spread andhas caused infections in many Brazilian statesand other countries in Latin America.5. What situation is Brazil facing?6. How many deaths have been reported so far?7. What is related to the situation according to the CDC? Section BDirections: In this section,you will hear two long conversations.At the end of each conversation,you will hear four questions.Both the conversation and the questionswill be spoken only once.After you hear a question,you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D).Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1with a single line through the centre.Conversation OneW: Hi Leo,why do you say English would become the world language? M: Well. For one thing, it’s so commonly used.The only language that is used by more people is Chinese. W: Why is English spoken by so many people?M: It’s spoken in many countries of the worldbecause of the British Empire.And now of course, there is the influence of America as well. W: Many students find English a difficult language to learn. M: Oh, all languages are difficult to learn.But English does have two great advantages.W: What are they?M: Well, first of all,it has a very international vocabulary.It has many German,Dutch, French, Spanish and Italian words in it.So speakers of those languageswill find many familiar words in English.In fact, English has words from many other languages as well.。

2015年12月大学英语四级真题试卷（一）(题后含答案及解析)题型有：1. Writing 2. Listening Comprehension 3. 4. Reading Comprehension 5. TranslationPart I Writing1．For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write an essay commenting on the saying “Listening is more important than talking. “You can cite examples to illustrate the importance of paying attention to others’ opinions. You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.正确答案：Listening Is More Important than Talking Nowadays an old saying, “Listening is more important than talking” , comes into vogue. The saying tells us the true essence of communication with others in the society, which means paying attention to others’opinions is much more important than expressing one’s own words. As for me, there are two reasons accounting for the correctness of this principle. To start with, listening shows your respect for others. In such a competitive society, willingness to listen can make you gain trust and friendship, which is the basic rule of socialization. A talkative person without ear is doomed to be alienated. Furthermore, listening can really benefit yourself. There is no denying that you are the one to make choices in your life. However, a variety of ideas from others will definitely enrich your mind and present some enlightenment to your future actions. According to what is said above, listening truly outweighs talking on many occasions. In modern society, we need to master some communication skills. Only when we realize the importance of listening can we lead a better life.Part II Listening ComprehensionSection A听力原文：M: Do you remember the wonderful film on space exploration we watched together last month? W: Sure. It’s actually the most impressive one I’ve seen on that topic. Q: What do we learn about the speakers?2．A．They admire the courage of space explorers.B．They were going to watch a wonderful movie.C．They enjoyed the movie on space exploration.D．They like doing scientific exploration very much.正确答案：C解析：男士询问女士是否还记得他们上个月看的那部关于太空探险的精彩电影，女士表示这是她看过的关于太空探险题材的印象最深的一部电影。

Section ADirections: In this section, you will bear 8 shortconversations and 2 long conversations. At the en dof each conversation, one or more questions will be asked about what was said. Both the conve rsation and the questions will be spoken only once. After each questions there will be apause. Du ring the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B),C) and D), and decidewhich is the b est answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer sheet 1 with a singleline through the c enter.1.A)They admire the courage of space explorers.B)They enjoyed the movie on space exploration.C)They were going to watch a wonderful movie.D)They like doing scientific exploration very much.2.A)At a gift shop.B)At a graduation ceremony.C)In the office of a travel agency.D)In a school library.3.A)He used to work in the art gallery.B)He does not have a good memory.C)He declined a job offer form the art gallery.D)He is not interested in any part-time jobs.4.A)Susan has been invited to give a lecture tomorrow.B)He will go to the birthday party after the lecture.C)The woman should have informed him earlier.D)He will be unable to attend the birthday party.5.A)Reward those having made good progress.B)Set a deadline for the staff to meet.C)Assign more workers to the project.D)Encourage the staff to work in small groups.6.A)The way to the visitor's parking.B)The rate for parking in Lot C.C)How far away the parking lot is.D)Where she can leave her car.7.A)He regrets missing the classes.B)He plans to take the fitness classes.C)He is looking forward to a better life.D)He has benefited form exercise.8.A) How to select work efficiency.B)How to select secretaries.C)The responsibilities of secretaries.D)The secretaries in the man's company.Conversation 19.A)It is more difficult to learn than English.B)It is used by more people than English.C)It will be as commonly used as English.D)It will eventually become a world language.10.A)It has words words from many languages.B)Its popularity with the common people.C)The influence of the British Empire.D)The effect of the Industrial Revolution.11.A)It includes a lot of words form other languages.B)It has a growing number of newly coined words,C)It can be easily picked up by overseas travellers.D)It is the largest among all languages in the world. Conversation 212.A)To return some goods.B)To apply for a job.C)To place an order.D)To make a complaint.13.A) He has become somewhat impatient with the woman.B)He is not familiar with the exact details of goods.C)He has not worked in the sales department for long.D)He works on a part-time basis for the company.14.A)It is not his responsibility.B)It will be free for large orders.It costs 15 more for express delivery.D)It depends on a number of factors.15.A)Report the information to her superior.B)Pay a visit to the saleswoman in charge.C)Ring back when she comes to a decision.D)Make inquiries with some other companies.Section BDirections: In this section, you will hear 3 shortpassages. At the end of each passage, you will hea rsome questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear aq uestion, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marketed A), B),C) and D).Then marked the correspond letter on Answer sheet I with a single line through the centre.Passage 116.A)No one knows exactly where they were?B)No one knows for sure when thy came into being.C)No one knows for what purpose they were ?D)No one knows what they were.17.A)Carry ropes across rivers.B)Measure the speed of wind.C)Pass on secret messages.D)Give warnings of danger.18.A)To protect houses against lightning.B)To test the effects of the lightning rod.C)To find out the strength of silk for kites.D)To prove the lightning is electricity.Passage 219.A)She enjoys teaching languages,B)She can speak several languages,C)She was trained to be an interpreter.D)She was born with a talent for languages.20.A)They acquire an immunity to culture shock.B)They would like to live abroad permanently.C)They want to learn as many foreign languages as possible.D)They have an intense interest in cross-cultural interactions.21.A)She became an expert in horse racing.B)She got a chance to visit several European countries.C)She was able to translate for a German sports judge.She learned to appreciate classical music.22.A)Taste the beef and give her comment.B)Take part in a cooking competition.C)Teach vocabulary for food in.D)Give cooking lessons on.Passage 323.A)He had only a third-grade education.B)He once threatened to kill his teacher.C)He grew up in a poor single-parent household.D)He often helped his.24.A)Careless.B)Stupid.C)Brave.D)Active.25.A)Write two book reports a week.B)Keep a diary.C)Help with housework.D)Watch education.Section CDirections: in this section,you will hear a paasagethree times. When the passage is read for the fir sttime, you should listen carefully for its general idea. When the passage is read for the secondtime, you are required to fill in the blanks with the exact words you have just heard. Finally,when the passage is reaf for the third time, you should check what you have written.When you look up at the night sky, what do you see? There are other… besides the moon andstars . One of the most 27___ of the …Comets were formed around the same time the Earth was formed. …and other frozen liquidsand g ases. 29___ these “dirty snow…” just as the planets do.As a comet get closer to the sun, some gases in it begin to unfreeze… particles form the comet to form a huge cloud. As the comet gets … wind blows the cloud behind the comet,thus forming its tail. The tail… (模糊的) atmosphere around a comet are 32____ that can help…in the night sky.In any given year, about a dozen known comets come close to … average person can't see themall , of course. Usually there is only one … to be seen with 34___ eye. Comet Hale-Bopp,discovered… bright comet. Its orbit brought it 35___ close to the Earth, … But Hale-Bopp camea long way an i ts earthly visit. It won't be back…or so.1. C. They enjoyed the movie on space exploration.2. B. At a gift shop.3. D. He declined a job offer from the art gallery.4. A. He will be unable to attend the birthday party.5. A. Set a deadline for the staff to meet.6. D. The way to the visitor's parking.7. B. He has benefited from exercise.8. D. The secretaries in the man's company.9.B. It is used by more people than English.10.C. The influence of the British Empire.11.A. It includes a lot of words from other languages.12.C. To place an order13.B. He is not familiar with the exact details of goods.14.D. It depends on a number of factors.15.C. Ring back when she comes to a decision.16. A) No one knows for sure when they came into being.17. D) Carry ropes across rivers.18. C) To prove that lightening is electricity.19. C) She can speak several languages.20. B) They have an intense interest in cross-cultural interactions.21. C) She was able to translate for a German sports judge.22. B) Taste the beef and give her comment.23. D) He grew up in a poor single parent family.24. A) Stupid25. B) Write two book reports a week.(26) heavenly(27) fascinating(28) made up of(29) Now and then(30) combine with(31) generally(32) characteristics(33) phenomenon(34) naked(35) relatively。

Part I Writing（30 minutes）Directions: For this part，you are allowed 30 minutes to write an essay commenting on the saying “Listening is more important than talking.” You can cite examples to illustrate the importance of paying attention to others' opinions. You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.Part II Listening Comprehension（25 minutes）Section BDirections: In this section, you will hear two long conversations. At the end of each conversation, you will hear four questions. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre. Questions 9 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard. Questions 9 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.9. A) It is used by more people than English.B) It is more difficult to learn than English.C) It will be as commonly used as English.D) It will eventually become a world language.10. A）一Its popularity with the common people. C) The influence of the British Empire.B) The effect of the Industrial Revolution. D) Its loan words from many languages.11. A) It has a growing number of newly coined words.B) It includes a lot of words from other languages.C) It is the largest among all languages in the world.D) It can be easily picked up by overseas travellers.Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.12. A) To place an order. C) To return some goods.B) To apply for a job. D) To make a complaint.13. A) He works on a part-time basis for the company.B) He has not worked in the sales department for long.C) He is not familiar with the exact details of the goods.D) He has become somewhat impatient with the woman.14. A) It is not his responsibility. C) It depends on a number of factors.B) It will be free for large orders. D) It costs￡15 more for express delivery.15. A) Make inquiries with some other companies.B) Report the information to her superior.C) Pay a visit to the saleswoman in charge.D) Ring back when she comes to a decision.Section CDirections:In this section，you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A )，B)，C) and D)．Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.Passage OneQuestions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard.16. A) No one knows for sure when they came into being.B) No one knows exactly where they were first made.C) No one knows for what purpose they were invented.D) No one knows what they will look like in the future.17. A) Measure the speed of wind. C) Pass on secret messages.B) Give warnings of danger. D) Carry ropes across rivers.18. A) To find out the strength of silk for kites. C) To prove that lightning is electricity.B) To test the effects of the lightning rod. D) To protect houses againstPassage TwoQuestions 19 to 22 are based on the passage you have just heard.19. A) She was born with a talent for languages. C) She can speak several languages.B) She was trained to be an interpreter. D) She enjoys teaching languages.20. A) They want to learn as many foreign languages as possible.B) They have an intense interest in cross-cultural interactions.C) They acquire an immunity to culture shock.D) They would like to live abroad permanently.21. A) She became an expert in horse racing.B) She learned to appreciate classical music.C) She was able to translate for a German sports judge.D) She got a chance to visit several European countries.22. A) Take part in a cooling competition. C) Teach vocabulary for food in English.B) Taste the beef and give her comment. D) Give cooking lessons on Western food.Passage ThreeQuestions 23 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard.23. A) He had only a third-grade education.B) He once threatened to kill his teacher.C) He often helped his mother do housework.D) He grew up in a poor single-parent family.24. A) Stupid. B) Active. C) Brave. D) Careless.25. A) Watch educational TV programs only. C) Help with housework.B) Write two book reports a week. D) Keep a diary.Part IIII Reading Comprehension（40 minutes）Directions: In this section, there is a passage with ten blanks. You are required to select one word for each blank from a list of choices given in a word bank following the passage. Read the passage through carefully before making your choices. Each choice in the bank is identified by a letter. Please mark the corresponding letter for each item on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre. You may not use any of the words in the bank more than once. Questions 36 to 45 are based on the following passage.Scholars of the information society are divided over whether social inequality decreases or increases in an information-based society. However, they generally agree with the idea that inequality in the information society is 36 different from that of an industrial society. As informatization progresses in society, the cause and structural nature of social inequality changes as well.It seems that the information society 37 the quantity of information available to the members of a society by revolutionizing the ways of using and exchanging information. But such a view is a 38 analysis based on the quantity of information supplied by various forms of the mass media. A different 39 is possible when the actual amount of information 40 by the user is taken into account. In fact，the more information 41 throughout the entire society, the wider the gap becomes between "information haves" and "information have-nots"，leading to digital divide.According to recent studies, digital divide has been caused by three major 42：class, sex, and generation. In terms of class, digital divide exists among different types of workers and between the upper and middle classes and the lower class. With 43 to sex, digital divide exists between men and women. The greatest gap, however, is between the Net-generation，44 with personal computers and the Internet, and the older generation，45 to an industrial society.Section BDirections; In this section, you are going to read a passage with ten statements attached to it. Each statement contains information given in one of the paragraphs. Identify the paragraph from which the information is derived. You may choose a paragraph more than once. Each paragraph is marked with a letter. Answer the questions by marking the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2.Joy: A Subject Schools LackBecoming educated should not require giving up pleasure.A) When Jonathan Swift proposed, in 1729，that the people of Ireland eat theirchildren, he insisted it would solve three problems at once：feed the hungry masses, reduce the population during a severe depression，and stimulate the restaurant business. Even as a satire（讽刺），it seems disgusting and shocking in America with its child-centered culture. But actually, the country is closer to his proposal than you might think.B) If you spend much time with educators and policy makers，you'll hear a lot ofthe following words："standards，”" results,”" skills，”" self-control，”"accountability,”and so on. I have visited some of the newer supposedly “effective" schools，where children shout slogans in order to learn self-control or must stand behind their desk when they can't sit still.C) A look at what goes on in most classrooms these days makes it abundantly`clear that when people think about education, they are not thinking about what it feels like to be a child, or what makes childhood an important and valuable stage of life in its own right.D) I'm a mother of three，a teacher, and a developmental psychologist. So I'vewatched a -lot of children-talking，playing, arguing, eating, studying, and being young. Here's what I've come to understand. The thing that sets children apart from adults is not their ignorance，nor their lack of skills. It's their enormous capacity for joy. Think of a 3-year-old lost in the pleasures of finding out what he can and cannot sink in the bathtub，a 5-year-old beside herself with the thrill of putting together strings of nonsensical words with her best friends, or an 11-year-old completely absorbed in a fascinating comic strip. A child's ability to become deeply absorbed in something，and derive intense pleasure from that absorption, is something adults spend the rest of their lives trying to return to.E) A friend told me the following story. One day, when he went to get his7-year-old son from soccer practice，his kid greeted him with a downcast face and a sad voice. The coach had criticized him for not focusing on his soccer drills. The little boy walked out of the school with his head and shoulders hanging down. He seemed wrapped in sadness. But just before he reached the car door, he suddenly stopped, crouching（蹲伏）down to peer at something on the sidewalk. His face went down lower and lower, and then，with complete joy he called out，“Dad. Come here. This is the strangest bug I've ever seen. It has, like, a million legs. Look at this. It's amazing.” He looked up at his father, his features overflowing with energy and delight.“Can't we stay here for just a minute? I want to find out what he does with all those legs. This is the coolest ever.”F) The traditional view of such moments is that they constitute a charming butirrelevant byproduct of youth-something to be pushed aside to make room for more important qualities, like perseverance（坚持不懈），obligation, and practicality. Yet moments like this one are just the kind of intense absorption and pleasure adults spend the rest of their lives seeking. Human lives are governed by the desire to experience joy. Becoming educated should not require giving up joy but rather lead to finding joy in new kinds of things：reading novels instead of playing with small figures, conducting experiments instead of sinking cups in the bathtub，and debating seriousissues rather than stringing together nonsense words, for example. In some cases, schools should help children find new, more grown-up ways of doing the same things that are constant sources of joy; making art，making friends，making decisions.G) Building on a child's ability to feel joy, rather than pushing it aside, wouldn'tbe that hard. It would just require a shift in the education world's mindset（思维模式）．Instead of trying to get children to work hard，why not focus on getting them to take pleasure in meaningful，productive activity, like making things，working with others, exploring ideas, and solving problems? These focuses are not so different from the things in which they delight.H) Before you brush this argument aside as rubbish, or think of joy as anunaffordable luxury in a nation where there is awful poverty, low academic achievement，and high dropout rates, think again. The more horrible the school circumstances, the more important pleasure is to achieving any educational success.1) Many of the assignments and rules teachers come up with，often becausethey are pressured by their administrators, treat pleasure and joy as the enemies of competence and responsibility. The assumption is that children shouldn't chat in the classroom because it hinders hard work; instead, they should learn to delay gratification（快乐）so that they can pursue abstract goals，like going to college.J) Not only is this a boring and awful way to treat children，it makes no sense educationally. Decades of research have shown that in order to acquire skills and real knowledge in school, kids need to want to learn. You can force a child to stay in his or her seat, fill out a worksheet, or practice division. But you can't force the child to think carefully，enjoy books, digest complex information, or develop a taste for learning. To make that happen, you have to help the child find pleasure in learning-to see school as a source of joy. K) Adults tend to talk about learning as if it were medicine: unpleasant, but necessary and good for you. Why not instead think of learning as if it were food-something so valuable to humans that they have evolved toexperience it as a pleasure?L) Joy should not be trained out of children or left for after-school programs.The more difficult a child's life circumstances, the more important it is for that child to find joy in his or her classroom. “Pleasure" is not a dirty word.And it doesn't run counter to the goals of public education. It is, in fact，the precondition.46. It will not be difficult to make learning a source of joy if educators change their way of thinking.47. What distinguishes children from adults is their strong ability to derive joy from what they are doing.48. Children in America are being treated with shocking cruelty.49. It is human nature to seek joy in life.50. Grown-ups are likely to think that learning to children is what medicine is to patients.51. Bad school conditions make it all the more important to turn learning into a joyful experience.52. Adults do not consider children's feelings when it comes to education.53. Administrators seem to believe that only hard work will lead children to their educational goals.54. In the so-called “effective" schools, children are taught self-control under a set of strict rules.55. To make learning effective，educators have to ensure that children want to learn.Section CDirections: There are 2 passages in this section. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A），B)，C) and D)．You should decide on the best choice and mark the corresponding letter。

Section ADirections: In this section, you will bear 8 shortconversations and 2 long conver sations. At the endof each conversation, one or more questions will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken o nly once. After each questions there will be apause. During the pause, you mus t read the four choices marked A), B),C) and D), and decidewhich is the best an swer. Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer sheet 1 with a singleline t hrough the center.1.A)They admire the courage of space explorers.B)They enjoyed the movie on space exploration.C)They were going to watch a wonderful movie.D)They like doing scientific exploration very much.2.A)At a gift shop.B)At a graduation ceremony.C)In the office of a travel agency.D)In a school library.3.A)He used to work in the art gallery.B)He does not have a good memory.C)He declined a job offer form the art gallery.D)He is not interested in any part-time jobs.4.A)Susan has been invited to give a lecture tomorrow.B)He will go to the birthday party after the lecture.C)The woman should have informed him earlier.D)He will be unable to attend the birthday party.5.A)Reward those having made good progress.B)Set a deadline for the staff to meet.C)Assign more workers to the project.D)Encourage the staff to work in small groups.6.A)The way to the visitor's parking.B)The rate for parking in Lot C.C)How far away the parking lot is.D)Where she can leave her car.7.A)He regrets missing the classes.B)He plans to take the fitness classes.C)He is looking forward to a better life.D)He has benefited form exercise.8.A) How to select work efficiency.B)How to select secretaries.C)The responsibilities of secretaries.D)The secretaries in the man's company. Conversation 19.A)It is more difficult to learn than English.B)It is used by more people than English.C)It will be as commonly used as English.D)It will eventually become a world language.10.A)It has words words from many languages.B)Its popularity with the common people.C)The influence of the British Empire.D)The effect of the Industrial Revolution.11.A)It includes a lot of words form other languages.B)It has a growing number of newly coined words,C)It can be easily picked up by overseas travellers.D)It is the largest among all languages in the world. Conversation 212.A)To return some goods.B)To apply for a job.C)To place an order.D)To make a complaint.13.A) He has become somewhat impatient with the woman.B)He is not familiar with the exact details of goods.C)He has not worked in the sales department for long.D)He works on a part-time basis for the company.14.A)It is not his responsibility.B)It will be free for large orders.It costs 15 more for express delivery.D)It depends on a number of factors.15.A)Report the information to her superior.B)Pay a visit to the saleswoman in charge.C)Ring back when she comes to a decision.D)Make inquiries with some other companies.Section BDirections: In this section, you will hear 3 shortpassages. At the end of each pa ssage, you will hearsome questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear aquestion, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marketed A), B),C) and D).Then marked the correspond letter on Answer sheet I with a single line through the centre.Passage 116.A)No one knows exactly where they were?B)No one knows for sure when thy came into being.C)No one knows for what purpose they were ?D)No one knows what they were.17.A)Carry ropes across rivers.B)Measure the speed of wind.C)Pass on secret messages.D)Give warnings of danger.18.A)To protect houses against lightning.B)To test the effects of the lightning rod.C)To find out the strength of silk for kites.D)To prove the lightning is electricity.Passage 219.A)She enjoys teaching languages,B)She can speak several languages,C)She was trained to be an interpreter.D)She was born with a talent for languages.20.A)They acquire an immunity to culture shock.B)They would like to live abroad permanently.C)They want to learn as many foreign languages as possible.D)They have an intense interest in cross-cultural interactions.21.A)She became an expert in horse racing.B)She got a chance to visit several European countries.C)She was able to translate for a German sports judge.She learned to appreciate classical music.22.A)Taste the beef and give her comment.B)Take part in a cooking competition.C)Teach vocabulary for food in.D)Give cooking lessons on.Passage 323.A)He had only a third-grade education.B)He once threatened to kill his teacher.C)He grew up in a poor single-parent household.D)He often helped his.24.A)Careless.B)Stupid.C)Brave.D)Active.25.A)Write two book reports a week.B)Keep a diary.C)Help with housework.D)Watch education.Section CDirections: in this section,you will hear a paasagethree times. When the passag e is read for the firsttime, you should listen carefully for its general idea. When the passage is read for the secondtime, you are required to fill in the blanks wit h the exact words you have just heard. Finally,when the passage is reaf for the third time, you should check what you have written.When you look up at the night sky, what do you see? There are other… besides the moon andstars. One of the most 27___ of the …Comets were formed around the same time the Earth was formed. …and other f rozen liquidsand gases. 29___ these “dirty snow…” just as the planets do.As a comet get closer to the sun, some gases in it begin to unfreeze… particles form the comet to form a huge cloud. As the comet gets … wind blows the clo ud behind the comet,thus forming its tail. The tail… (模糊的) atmosphere around a comet are 32____ that can help…in the night sky.In any given year, about a dozen known comets come close to … average perso n can't see themall, of course. Usually there is only one … to be seen with 34__ _ eye. Comet Hale-Bopp,discovered… bright comet. Its orbit brought it 35___ c lose to the Earth, … But Hale-Bopp camea long way an its earthly visit. It won' t be back…or so.1. C. They enjoyed the movie on space exploration.2. B. At a gift shop.3. D. He declined a job offer from the art gallery.4. A. He will be unable to attend the birthday party.5. A. Set a deadline for the staff to meet.6. D. The way to the visitor's parking.7. B. He has benefited from exercise.8. D. The secretaries in the man's company.9.B. It is used by more people than English.10.C. The influence of the British Empire.11.A. It includes a lot of words from other languages.12.C. To place an order13.B. He is not familiar with the exact details of goods.14.D. It depends on a number of factors.15.C. Ring back when she comes to a decision.16. A) No one knows for sure when they came into being.17. D) Carry ropes across rivers.18. C) To prove that lightening is electricity.19. C) She can speak several languages.20. B) They have an intense interest in cross-cultural interactions.21. C) She was able to translate for a German sports judge.22. B) Taste the beef and give her comment.23. D) He grew up in a poor single parent family.24. A) Stupid25. B) Write two book reports a week.(26) heavenly(27) fascinating(28) made up of(29) Now and then(30) combine with(31) generally(32) characteristics(33) phenomenon(34) naked(35) relatively。

12015年12月大学英语四级考试真题(一)答案与详解Part Ⅰ Writing审题思路这是一篇四级考试中常见的议论文。

要求考生就一句格言进行论述。

这句格言listening is more important than talking. “倾听比谈论更重要。

”措辞简单，意思明了，考生比较容易把握，因此写起来并不难。

写作时，考生应该将重点放在第二段举例阐释倾听比谈论更重要的原因上。

联系实际分析可知，其原因主要有:倾听是交际之规则，只有善于倾听才能表达对别人的尊重，同时倾听对听者自身也不无裨益。

写作提纲一、阐述“倾听比谈论更重要”的内涵:倾听别人的意见比表达自己的想法重要得多（paying attention to others’ opinions is much more important than expressing one’s own words)二、分析原因：1、倾听可以表达对他人的尊重（listening shows your respect for others)2、倾听还可以使听者受益（benefit yourself)三、总结概述：l 、倾听在很多场合比谈论重要得多（listening truly outweighs talking on many occasions)2、我们需要掌握一些沟通技巧（master some communication skills)范文点评全文翻译倾听比谈论更重要如今,“倾听比谈论更重要”这一格言流行起来。

.这句格言道出了在社会中与人交往的真诗:倾听别人高分范文 精彩点评Listening Is More Important than Talking①Nowadays an old saying, “Listening is more important thantalking”，comes into vogue. ② The saying tells us the true essenceof communication with others in the society, which means paying attention to others ’ opinions is much more important than expressing one ’s own words. ③As for me, there are two reasons accounting for the correctness of this principle. ④To start with, listening shows your respect for others. In such a competitive society, willingness to listen can make you gain trust and friendship, which is the basic rule of socialization. A talkative person without ear is doomed to be alienated. ⑤ Furthermore, listening can really benefit yourself. There is no denying that you are the one to make choices in yourlife. However, a variety of ideas from others will definitely enrich your mind and present some enlightenment to your future actions.⑥According to what is said above, listening truly outweighstalking on many occasions. In modem society, we need to mastersome communication skills.⑦Only when we realize the importanceof listening can we lead a better life. ① 开门见山，描述现象:现在“倾听比谈论更重要”这一格言流行起来。

2015级cet4听力考试题及答案一、短对话理解（共8题，每题1分，满分8分）1. A) 8:00 am.B) 9:00 am.C) 10:00 am.D) 11:00 am.答案：C2. A) In a library.B) In a bookstore.C) In a classroom.D) In a museum.答案：A3. A) To buy a gift.B) To go to a party.C) To attend a meeting.D) To have dinner.答案：B4. A) He is too tired.B) He is too busy.C) He is too sick.D) He is too old.答案：A5. A) The man is a teacher.B) The man is a student.C) The man is a doctor.D) The man is a lawyer.答案：B6. A) She is going to the beach.B) She is going to the park.C) She is going to the mall.D) She is going to the cinema.答案：C7. A) He will take a bus.B) He will take a train.C) He will take a taxi.D) He will take a subway.答案：A8. A) She is worried about her exam.B) She is worried about her health.C) She is worried about her job.D) She is worried about her family.答案：A二、长对话理解（共7题，每题1分，满分7分）9. What is the woman going to do?A) Buy a new car.B) Sell her old car.C) Repair her car.D) Trade in her car for a new one.答案：B10. Why does the man refuse to go to the concert?A) He doesn't like the band.B) He has to work late.C) He has already seen them perform.D) He has no interest in music.答案：B11. What are the speakers mainly discussing?A) A new job.B) A new house.C) A new restaurant.D) A new book.答案：A12. What does the woman think of the man's idea?A) It's too expensive.B) It's too complicated.C) It's too risky.D) It's too time-consuming.答案：C13. What is the relationship between the speakers?A) Doctor and patient.B) Teacher and student.C) Boss and employee.D) Police officer and driver.答案：A14. What does the man suggest the woman do?A) Take a break.B) Call her friend.C) Go to the gym.D) Finish her work.答案：A15. What is the probable result of the conversation?A) The woman will go to the man's party.B) The man will go to the woman's party.C) Neither of them will go to the party.D) They will go to the party together.答案：C三、短文理解（共10题，每题1分，满分10分）16. What is the main topic of the passage?A) The importance of exercise.B) The benefits of a healthy diet.C) The effects of stress on health.D) The role of sleep in daily life.答案：C17. According to the passage, what can cause stress?A) Lack of sleep.B) Poor diet.C) Inadequate exercise.D) All of the above.答案：D18. What does the passage suggest to relieve stress?A) Taking a vacation.B) Eating healthy food.C) Doing regular exercise.D) Avoiding caffeine.答案：C19. What is the relationship between stress and heart disease?A) Stress can cause heart disease.B) Heart disease can cause stress.C) They have no direct connection.D) They can be treated together.答案：A20. What does the author suggest people do to manage stress?A) Seek professional help.B) Take up a hobby.C) Change their lifestyle.D) All of the above.答案：D21. What is the focus of the second passage?A) The impact of technology on society.B) The role of education in personal development.C) The importance of。

2015年12月四级听力原文第一版Part 1 短对话Question 1- M： Do you remember the wonderful film on space exploration we watched together last month？- W： Sure。

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

Q：What do we learn about the speakers？Question 2- W： Are you looking for anything in particular？- M： Yes。

My son is graduating from high school， and I want to get him something special。

Q：Where does the conversation most probably take place？Question 3- M： Mike told me yesterday that he had been looking in vain for a job in the art gallery。

- W： Really？ If I remember right， he had a chance to work there， but he turned it down。

Q：What does the woman say about Mike？Question 4- W： Would you like to come to Susan’s birthday party tomorrow evening？- M： I’m going to give a lecture tomorrow。

I wish I could be in two places at the same time。

Section ADirections: In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long conversations. At the end of each conversation, one or more questions will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B), C) and D), and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the center.1.A)They admire the courage of space explorers.B)They enjoyed the movie on space exploration.C)They were going to watch a wonderful movie.D)They like doing scientific exploration very much.2.A)At a gift shop.B)At a graduation ceremony.C)In the office of a travel agency.D)In a school library.3.A)He used to work in the art gallery.B)He does not have a good memory.C)He declined a job offer form the art gallery.D)He is not interested in any part-time jobs.4.A)Susan has been invited to give a lecture tomorrow.B)He will go to the birthday party after the lecture.C)The woman should have informed him earlier.D)He will be unable to attend the birthday party.5.A)Reward those having made good progress.B)Set a deadline for the staff to meet.C)Assign more workers to the project.D)Encourage the staff to work in small groups.6.A)The way to the visitor’s parking.B)The rate for parking in Lot C.C)How far away the parking lot is.D)Where she can leave her car.7.A)He regrets missing the classes.B)He plans to take the fitness classes.C)He is looking forward to a better life.D)He has benefited form exercise.8.A)How to ? work efficiency.B. )How to select secretaries.C. )The responsibilities of secretaries.D. )The secretaries in the man’s company.Questions 9 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.9.A)It is more difficult to learn than English.B)It is used by more people than English.C)It will be as commonly used as English.D)It will eventually become a world language.10.A)It has words words from many languages,B)Its popularity with the common people.C)The influence of the British Empire.D)The effect of the Industrial Revolution,11.A)It includes a lot of words form other languages.B)It has a growing number of newly coined words,C)It can be easily picked up by overseas travelers.D)It is the largest among all languages in the world.Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.12.A)To return some goods.B)To apply for a job.C)To place an order.D)To make a complaint.13. A)He has become somewhat impatient with the woman.B)He is not familiar with the exact details of goods.C)He has not worked in the sales department for long.D)He works on a part-time basis for the company.14.A)It is not his responsibility.B)It will be free for large orders.C)It costs 15 more for express delivery.D)It depends on a number of factors.15.A)Report the information to her superior.B)Pay a visit to the saleswoman in charge.C)Ring back when she comes to a decision.D)Make inquiries with some other companies.Section BDirections:In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D ). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet I with a single line through the center.Passage OneQuestions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard.16.A)No one knows exactly where they were?B)No one knows for sure when thy came into being.C)No one knows for what purpose they were ?D)No one knows what they were.17.A)Carry ropes across rivers.B)Measure the speed of wind.C)Pass on secret messages.D)Give warnings of danger.18.A)To protect houses against lightning.B)To test the effects of the lightning rod.C)To find out the strength of silk for kites.D)To prove the lightning is electricity.Passage TwoQuestions 19 to 22 are based on the passage you have just heard.19.A)She enjoys teaching languages,B)She can speak several languages,C)She was trained to be an interpreter.D)She was born with a talent for languages.20.A)They acquire an immunity to culture shock.B)They would like to live abroad permanently.C)They want to learn as many foreign languages as possible.D)They have an intense interest in cross-cultural interactions.21.A)She became an expert in horse racing.B)She got a chance to visit several European countries.C)She was able to translate for a German sports judge.She learned to appreciate classical music.22.A)Taste the beef and give her comment.B)Take part in a cooking competition.C)Teach vocabulary for food in.D)Give cooking lessons on.Passage ThreeQuestions 23 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard.23.A)He had only a third-grade education.B)He once threatened to kill his teacher.C)He grew up in a poor single-parent household.D)He often helped his.24.A)Careless.B)Stupid.C)Brave.D)Active.25.A)Write two book reports a week.B)Keep a diary.C)Help with housework.D)Watch education.Section CDirections: in this section,you will hear a passage three times. When the passage is r ead for the first time, you should listen carefully for its general idea. When the passa ge is read for the second time, you are required to fill in the blanks with the exact wo rds you have just heard. Finally,when the passage is read for the third time, you shou ld check what you have written.When you look up at the night sky, what do you see? There are other… besides the moon and stars. One of the most 27___ of the …Comets were formed around the same time the Earth was formed. …and other frozen liquids and gases. 29___ these “dirty snow…” just as the planets do.As a comet get closer to the sun, s ome gases in it begin to unfreeze… particles form the comet to form a huge cloud. As the comet gets … wind blows the cloud behind the comet, thus forming its tail. The tail… (模糊的) atmosphere around a comet are 32____ that can help… in the night sky.In a ny given year, about a dozen known comets come close to … average person can’t see them all, of course. Usually there is only one … to be seen with 34___ eye. Comet Hale-Bopp, discovered… bright comet. Its orbit brought it 35___ close to the Earth, … But H ale-Bopp came a long way an its earthly visit. It won’t be back…or so.【短对话】1. B. They enjoyed the movie on space exploration.2. A. At a gift shop.3. C. He declined a job offer from the art gallery.4. D. He will be unable to attend the birthday party.5. B. Set a deadline for the staff to meet.6. A. They way to the visitor’s parking.7. D. He has benefited from exercise.8. D. The secretaries in the man’s company.9. B. It is used by more people than English.10. C. The influence of the British Empire.11.It includes a lot of words from other languages.12.To place an order13.He is not familiar with the exact details of goods.14.It depends on a number of factors.15.Ring back when she comes to a decision.【短文理解】Passage One16. A) No one knows for sure when they came into being.17. D) Carry ropes across rivers.18. C) To prove that lightening is electricity.Passage Two19. C) She can speak several languages.20. B) They have an intense interest in cross-cultural interactions.21. C) She was able to translate for a German sports judge.22. B) Taste the beef and give her comment.Passage Three23. D) He grew up in a poor single parent family.24. A) Stupid25. B) Write two book reports a week.【短文听写】(26) heavenly(27) fascinating(28) made up of(29) Now and then(30) combine with(31) generally(32) characteristics(33) phenomenon(34) naked(35) relatively。

2015年12月全国英语四级考试真题及答案（卷1）（2）Passage 116.No one knows exactly where they wereNo one knows for sure when thy came into being.No one knows for what purpose they wereNo one knows what they will17.Carry ropes across rivers.Measure the speed of wind.Pass on secret messages.Give warnings of danger.18.To protect houses against lightning.To test the effects of the lightning rod.To find out the strength of silk for kites.To prove the lightning is electricity.Passage 219.She enjoys teaching languages,She can speak several languages,She was trained to be an interpreter.She was born with a talent for languages.20.They acquire an immunity to culture shock.They would like to live abroad permanently.They want to learn as many foreign languages as possible. They have an intense interest in cross-cultural interactions.21.She became an expert in horse racing.She got a chance to visit several European countries.She was able to translate for a German sports judge.She learned to appreciate classical music.22.Taste the beef and give her comment.Take part in a cooking competition.Teach vocabulary for food inGive cooking lessons onPassage 323.He had only a third-grade education.He once threatened to kill his teacher.He grew up in a poorHe often helped his24.Careless.Stupid.Brave.Active.25.Write two book reports a week.Keep a diary.Help with housework.Watch education??Section CDirections:In this section, you will hear a passage three times. When the passage is read for the first time, you should listen carefully for its general idea. When the passage is read for the second time, you are required to fill in the blanks with the exactwords you have just heard. Finally, when the passage is read for the third time, you should check what you have written. When you look up at the night sky, what do you see? There are other… besides the moon and stars. One of the most 27___ of the …Comets were formed ar ound the same time the Earth was formed. …and other frozen liquids and gases. 29___ these “dirty snow…” just as the planets do.As a comet get closer to the sun, some gases in it begin to unfreeze… particles form the comet to form a huge cloud. As the come t gets … wind blows the cloud behind the comet, thus forming its tail. The tail… (模糊的) atmosphere around a comet are 32____ that can help… in the night sky.In any given year, about a dozen known comets come close to … average person can’t see them all, of course. Usually there is only one … to be seen with 34___ eye. Comet Hale-Bopp, discovered… bright comet. Its orbit brought it 35___ close to the Earth, … But Hale-Bopp came a long way an its earthly visit. It won’t be back…or so.Questions 36 to 45 are based on the following passage.Children do not think the way adults do. For most of the first yearof life, if something is out of sight, it’s out of mind. if you cover a baby’s__36__toy with a piece of cloth, the baby thinks the toy has disappeared andstops looking for it. A 4-year-old man__37__, that a sister has more fruitjuice when it is only the shapes of the glasses that differ, not the __38__ ofthe juice.Yet children are smart in their own way. Like good little scientists,children are always testing their child-sized __39__ about how things work.When your child throws her spoon on the floor for the sixth time as you try tofeed her, and you say, “That’s enough! I will not pick up your spoon again!”the childwill__40__ test your claim. Are you serious? Are you angry? What willhappen if she throws the spoon again? She is not doing this to drive you__41__;rather, she is learning that her desires and yours can differ, and thatsometimes those__42__ are important and sometimes they are not.How and why does c hildren’s thinking change? In the 1920s, Swisspsychologist Jean Piaget proposed that children’s cognitive abilities unfold__43__,like the blooming of a flower, almost independent of what else is__44__ intheir lives. Although many of his specific conclusions have been__45__ ormodified over the years, his ideas inspired thousands of studies byinvestigators all over the world.。