四级听力练习4

Model Test 4 (模拟)Listening ComprhensionSection A11. M: Excuse me! The shirt is not the size I want. I thought it was a 40, but I found it was 38. Wouldyou please change it for me?W: Of course, sir.Q: Where is this conversation most probably taking place? C12. M: It’s been pouring for 3 days now. I begin to wonder if it’ll ever stop.W: And tomorrow is gonna be my day at the beach. But if it doesn’t clear up by then, I’ll just have forget about that.Q: What does the woman imply? D13. M: excuse me, has there been an emergency?W: Oh, no sir. There has just been a storm so the plane will leave a little later this afternoon.Q: What do we learn about the flight? A14. W: Professor Black was so strange today.M: I noticed that, too. He was talking so quietly and then not giving us any homework at all. Can you believe that?Q: What can you inferred about professoe Black? A15. W: Hey, don’t forget to bring that book back from the library on your way home.M: Oh, thanks for reminding me. I am on my way.Q: What will the man probably do next? D16. M: I’m having trouble fitting into my jeans. Looks like I’ll have to get some new ones.W: Oh, you wouldn’t do that if you just cut down on what you eat.Q: What does the woman imply the man should do? B17. W: What a wonderful view! Could you take a picture of me with the flowers in the background?M: I am sorry, I just ran out of film.Q: What does the man imply? D18. M: I’m not sure what I’m in a mood for. Pizza or a hamburger? They are both really good here.W: The movie starts in an hour and we still have to get there and park. So just make a decision.Q: What does the woman suggest the man do? BConversation 1W: Hi, Kevin. Y our roommate told me that I could find you in the TV lounge(休息室；起居室).What are you doing here?M: What does it look like I am doing?W: Well, it looks like you are watching television. But we have a linear algebra(线性代数) mid-term tomorrow, so I thought you’d be studying for it and maybe I can study with you.M: Oh, well, I was just taking a break. This linear algebra stuff gives me a headache if I work on it too long.W: I know what you mean. I’ve been working on it for 3 hours through it already. I’m beginning to go cross. I’d been theorizing at the sample problems. I just don’t get some of them.M: But I can’t believe you are coming to me. I mean you do know what I got on the last test, don’t you?W: Y eah, I know. Y ou told me. I just thought two heads might be better than one.M: Y eah, that’s a nice idea. But, you know, I wish I knew that person in our class who got a hundred on the last test. She didn’t miss a Q. Umm, was it Elizabeth?W: Oh, yeah, Elizabeth! She is friend of mine. She’d be a big help right now. Why don’t give her a call?M: What? At this hour? It’s already ten thirty. I don’t wanna impose on her.W: Y eah, I guess you are right. But you know what, she owes me a big favor. Let’s at least give her a call and see what she says. Maybe going over some of the problem with us would help her review the material.M: It’s worth a try.Questions 19 to 22 are based on the conversation you have just heard.19. What are the speakers mainly discussing? D20. Why is the man watching television? A21. Why is the man surprised that the woman wants to study linear algebra with him? D22. Why doesn’t the man want to call Elizabeth? CConversation 2M: Parcel Express. Good morning. How can I help you?W: Good morning. I’m thinking of sending a parcel to New Y ork next week. Can you tell me what the procedure is, please?M: Certainly. When you ring us we need the following information: the invoice(发货单) address, that’s probably your address, isn’t it? And then the pick-up address if that’s different. And a contact phone number.W: Just a moment. I’m taking notes. Phone number, right.M: Then we need the full name, address and phone number of the person you are sending the parcel to.W: Ok. Anything else?M: Y es, the weight and dimensions(尺寸,容积) of the parcel, that’s height, width, and length, and the value of the goods and the full description.W: Value description.M: Yes, but don’t seal the parcel. Y ou need to leave it open so that the driver can check the contents when he collects it. After the recent bombing, the airline said that we had to check all parcels. They told us we had to do it.W: Fine. Now last question. How long will the parcel take to get to New Y ork?M: One or two working days. There are daily flights at midday. And if we collect the parcel from you at 10:15, then your parcel catches that flight, and it’ll arrive in 24 hours.W: Right. Thank you very much. Y ou’ve been very helpful.M: Not at all. Goodbye.W: Goodbye.Questions 23 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.23. Which of the following is NOT needed by Parcel Express? C24. Why must parcels be left open according to the coversation? B25. What’s the woman’s last inquiry mainly concerned with? ASection B亨利. 福特不仅作为规模化生产的先驱为大家所熟知，他对工人生产条件的改进也同样应该受到人们的尊敬。

PART 4四级听力综合训练20题Model test 1Section 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 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 1with a single line through the centre.Questions 1 and 2 will be based on the following news item.1.A)62 B)64 C)60.D)Unknown.2.A)The better off.C)Ordinary people.B)Financial institutions.D)Government.Questions 3 and 4 will be based on the following news item.3.A)Give teachers extra help.C)Show up in class.B)Engage in main activities.D)Often constructive advice.4.A)It has nothing to do with higher math score.B)It works in some subjects,but not in others.C)It leads to higher scores in social studies.D)It encourages students to do better in science.Questions 5 to 7 will be based on the following news item.5.A)Stricter security restrictions were imposed on luggage.B)Luggage delivery services offer travelers convenience.C)New services caused a lot of trouble in checking luggage.D)Airlines give travelers opportunities to fly first class.6.A)Two minutes.C)Two days.B)Two hours.D)Two weeks.7.A)The pickup time is not scheduledC)Valuables are easily lost.B)Extra packaging is required.D)The price might be too high.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.Conversation OneA)She wanted Dr.Tyler to sign on her schedule card.B)She wanted Dr.Tyler to determine the number and variety of her courses.C)She wanted to talk to Dr.Tyler about the modem American novel.D)She wanted to explain why she dropped the chemistry course.10.A)If his seminar on the modem American novel is welcomed.B)If he signs his name,Jenny won't work hard as ever.C)If Jenny can take two seminars in a semester.D)If six courses might be too much for Jenny.11.A)Calculus.C)Chemistry.B)Modem poetry.D)Introductory economics.Conversation Two12.A)He wants to get his money back.B)He wants to exchange the sweater for another one.C)He wants the clerk to help Mm read the Chinese instructions.D)He wants to see why the color of the sweater changed.13.A)It is the wrong size.C)It is stained.B)The fabric is coming apart.D)It shrinks a lot.14.A)The customer didn't follow the instructions.C)The man no longer has the store receipt.B)The sweater was out of stock.D)The man isn't a VIP.15.A)Because it wasn't shown out.C)Because it was too obvious to notice.B)Because it was printed small.D)Because it was erased by the woman.Section CDirections:In this section,you will hear three 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 1with a single line through the centre.Passage One16.A)High expectations.C)Showing satisfaction.B)Opposite characters.D)Forgiving and communicating.17.A)80.B)82.C)160.D)164.18.A)People should aim high to ensure they are active in maintaining a happy marriage.B)The couple's relationship skills are important to their marriage.C)People tend to select partners with different characters in marriage.D)Partners who have the same characters will lead to a dull relationship.Passage Two19.A)How to improve your reasoning ability.B)Why classical music is popular with math students.C)The difference between classical music and rock music.D)The effects of music on the results of math tests.20.A)Because it keeps you calm.B)Because it strengthens your memory.C)Because it stimulates your nerve activity.D)Because it improves your problem-solving strategies.21.A)The effects of music so not last long.B)Piano music could interfere with your reasoning ability.C)Music,whether classical or rock,helps rave your memory.D)The more you listen to music,the higher your test scores will be.Passage Three22.A)Because there are no signs to direct them.B)Because no tour guides are available.C)Because all the buildings in the city look alike.D)Because the university is everywhere in the city.23.A)They set their own exams.C)They award their own degrees.B)they select their own students.D)They organize their own laboratory work.24.A)Most of them have a long history.B)Many of them are specialized libraries.C)They house more books than any other university library.D)They each have a copy of every book published in Britain.25.A)Very few of them are engaged in research.C)They have outnumbered male students.B)They were not awarded degrees until 1948.D)They were not treated equally until 1881. 答案详解Section AQuestions 1 and 2 will be based on the following news item.Hundreds of thousands of people across France have taken to the streets to demonstrate against.President Nicolas Sarkozy’s plans to raise the retirement age.T rade unions say nearly three million people turned out in scores of demonstrations,but the government says less than a million people took part.It's the third day of protests in the past month.The pension reform goes before the upper house of parliament the Senate,on Tuesday with President Sarkozy insisting that its central provision,raising the minimum retirement age by two years to 62,is non-negotiable.According to the government the only way that the French pension system can remain economically practical,given longer m expectancy,is that people work for more years.However opponents,including the Socialist Party,say the change are unjust and tht the pension system can be preserved if higher taxes are imposed on financial institutions and on the better-off.1.What’s the minimum retirement age in France before Sorkozy's plans?C)详解：新闻提到，Sorkozy计划将最低退休年龄上调两年，即上调到62岁，可判断在此之前，最低退休年龄应为60岁，C为答案。

大学英语新四级考试听力专题训练及参考答案W: I ran into Sally the other day. I could hardlyrecognize her. Do you remember her from highschoolM: Yeah, she was a little out of shape back then.Well, has she lost a lot of weightQ: What does the man remember of SallyA) She used to be in poor health.B) She was popular among boys.C) She was somewhat overweightD) She didnt do well at high school.12.W: We dont seem to have a reservation for you, sir Im sorry.M: But my secretary said that she had reserved a room for me here. I phoned her from theairport this morning just before I got on board the plane.Q: Where does the conversation most probably take placeA) At he airport.B) In a restaurant.C) In a booking office.D) At the hotel reception.答案解析：11.女：我那天遇到萨莉了。

我几乎没认出来她。

你还记得她高中时的样子吗男：嗯，我记得。

她那时身材有些走样。

她现在瘦了很多吗问：男人记得萨莉的什么事情答：out of shape身材走样，lose weight减肥，体重减轻，从男人话中能看出，萨利当年有些胖，因此正确答案为C，她当时有些胖。

大学英语四级听力训练及答案训练自己的英语四级听力，你是否会想起之前的大学时光?下面是店铺给大家整理的大学英语四级听力训练及答案，供大家参阅!大学英语四级听力训练及答案听力真题：Conversation Two23.A. They are describing a new dustbin.B. They are discussing the protection ofenvironment.C. They are collecting used batteries.D. They are looking forward to attending a lecture.24.A. To make full use of the metals left.B. To protect the forest resources from being destroyed.C. To call for stopping using plastic meal-boxes.D. To awaken people to the environmental problem.25.A. She will attend the lecture.B. She will draw up a program.C. She will join the "Green Movement".D. She is not sure what she will do.答案解析：Conversation TwoM: Have you noticed the new dustbin downstairs, at the entrance of the main building?W: Yeah, of course. It looks funny, though, like a battery. What's it for? Is it really for garbage?M: Not really. Actually it's a dustbin for used batteries.W: Used batteries? What do you mean by that? Why do weneed a special dustbin for used batteries?M: Well, you know there are still a lot of heavy metals left in used batteries, so by recycling the batteries, [23]we can not only make full use of the metals left, but also prevent the environment from being polluted.W: Oh, I see. Can this work? Our efforts are too insignificant.M: Even though we are not ecologists or biologists, there is still a lot we can do. [24]The Student Union is sponsoring a one-month program called "Green Movement", which is aimed at making more and more students aware of serious environmental problems we are facing now.W: Sounds quite exciting-"Green Movement". What, for example, can I do?M: Well, quite a lot. For one thing, you can stop using those plastic meal-boxes and disposable wooden chopsticks. Plastic meal-boxes do great harm to the environmentand disposable chopsticks are a big waste of forest resources. [25]Well, there will be a lecture tomorrow afternoon at four o'clock. You may attend if you are interested.W: [25]Tomorrow afternoon... let me think... yeah, I happen to be free. I will go there.Questions 23 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.23. What are the two speakers doing?正确答案：B解析：主旨题。

大学英语四级听力训练及参考答案从我们听过的四级英语听力中，你觉得大学的英语学习是不是还能够接受?下面是店铺给大家整理的大学英语四级听力训练及参考答案，供大家参阅!大学英语四级听力训练及参考答案听力真题：Passage Two29.A. He is a sportsman.B. He is a photographer.C. He is an actor.D. He is a publisher.30.A. He was good at writing about interesting people.B. It was much easier to write storeis about people.C. He believed that people are always eager to learn about other people.D. He thought people played an important role in world events.31.A. Business people.B. Journalists.C. Sport fans.D. Celebrities.答案解析：Passage Two[29]Mr. Foster started his publishing business with only one magazine. It was called World News. Mostly it had summaries of important week events from around the world. But it alwaysincluded one or two stories about interesting people. Mr. Foster put these in [30]because he believed all people like to read about other people. Several years ago, Mr. Foster started two magazines. One was called Enterprise. It is for business people. And the other was called [31]Action, for sports fans. Like World News, they always have two or three stories about interesting people. Five years ago, Mr. Foster got another idea for a magazine. He wanted this one to have even more stories about people than the others and to have more photographs. This one was named Faces and Places. From the very beginning, it was a big success.Questions 29 to 31 are based on the passage you have just heard.29. What is Mr. Foster's profession?正确答案：D解析：文章首句即说Foster先生的出版业是从一份杂志开始的;整篇文章就说他几年前以及五年前不断推出新杂志的出版生涯。

英语听力教程4第二版课后练习题含答案第1课时第一部分：听力练习听力练习一1.Where is the conversation taking place? A. In arestaurant. B. In a library. C. In a book store.2.What is the woman’s problem? A. She is looking fora book. B. She needs a place to study. C. She wants toknow where the reference section is.3.What does the man suggest? A. The woman should joina study group. B. The woman should check the referencesection. C. The woman should ask the librarian.4.What does the man say about the reference section?A. It is on the left side of the library.B. It is onthe second floor of the library. C. It is near thecomputers in the library.5.What is the woman’s response to the man’ssuggestion? A. She thinks it is a good idea. B. Shethinks joining a study group is better. C. She thinks asking the librarian is better.听力练习二1.What is the conversation mnly about? A. Thewoman’s hobbies. B. The man’s hobbies. C. The woman’s job.2.What is the woman doing when the man approaches her?A. She is playing a game.B. She is reading a book.C.She is exercising.3.What does the man say about the game the woman isplaying? A. It is his favorite game. B. He has neverplayed it before. C. He thinks it is boring.4.What does the woman say about her job? A. Sheenjoys it. B. She hates it. C. She thinks it is easy.5.What does the man suggest they do together? A. Playa game. B. Read a book. C. Go for a walk.听力练习三1.What is the conversation about? A. A scienceproject. B. A final exam. C. A class presentation.2.What is the woman’s concern about the presentation?A. She is afrd of speaking in public.B. She does notknow enough about the topic. C. She does not like thegroup she is presenting with.3.What does the man suggest the woman do? A. Practiceher presentation in front of him. B. Watch online videosabout public speaking. C. Make flashcards to help herremember her information.4.How does the woman feel about the man’s suggestion?A. She thinks it is helpful.B. She thinks it is useless.C. She thinks it is too difficult.5.What is the man’s final suggestion? A. The womanshould write down her ideas. B. The woman should tell astory during her presentation. C. The woman shouldpractice her presentation in front of a mirror.第二部分：交际练习交际练习一A: Hi, do you have a minute? B: Sure, what’s up? A: I was just wondering if you could help me with my science project. B: Of course, what do you need help with? A: I need to take some measurements, but my ruler is broken. B: I can lend you mine. Do you need anything else? A: No, that’s all. Thankyou so much! B: No problem, let me know if you need anything else.交际练习二A: Hey, have you seen the new Spider-Man movie yet? B: No, I haven’t. Is it good? A: Yeah, I thought it was great! You should definitely go see it. B: I don’t really likesuperhero movies though. A: Ah, I see. Well, what kind of movies do you like? B: I like romantic comedies and dramas. A: Oh, I see. Have you seen the new movie that just came outwith Emma Stone? B: No, I haven’t. What’s it called? A:It’s called La La Land. It’s a musical, but also a romance. B: Hmm, that sounds interesting. Maybe I’ll go see it this weekend.交际练习三A: Hey, do you want to grab lunch together today? B: Ican’t today, sorry. I have to work late. A: Oh, bummer. How about tomorrow? B: Tomorrow is not good for me either. I have class all d ay. A: Well, how about this weekend then? B: I’m not sure if I’m free this weekend. Let me check my schedule and get back to you. A: Sounds good, just let me know.。

⼤学英语视听说四级新版原⽂+练习答案Unit4Unit 4 CreativityPart 1 Listening, Understanding and SpeakingListening IIn China, education is considered a race. Students have to begin as early as possible and have to proceed as quickly as possible around the track. Success is measured by how many students cross the finish line in the short time .In America, we recognize the race too, but we feel that the students have a chance to explore things for themselves, even if not all of them reach the finish line. As a result of their exploring, some of the participants may have more to offer by the end of the race. The advantage of the Chinese way is that more students become proficient and reach the finish line. The disadvantage is that they may have less to say or to show once they get there. The disadvantage of the American way is that some students never finish the race. The advantage, however, is that some who do go "all the way" have very interesting and original things to say when they get there.1. F T T T F F2.1) race 2) race 3 ) proceed 4) explore things for themselves 5) proficient6)interesting 7) original 8) less 9) finish the raceListening IIOnce Wealth and Poverty approached a merchant and introduced themselves as Goddesses. The merchant greeted both of them and said, "May I ask why you have come to my humble house" The Goddess of Wealth said, "We want you to judge between us who is the most beautiful."The merchant did not know what to say. He knew he was between the devil and the deep blue sea: If he said that Wealth was more beautiful than Poverty, Poverty would curse him. If he said that Poverty was more beautiful than Wealth, Wealth would abandon him. However, he became calm and said, "I have great respect for you both. Would you please do what I ask of you It is the only way I can judge properly." The Goddesses agreed. He said, "Mother Wealth, would you please walk towards my house Mother Poverty, Would you please walk away from my house This way I can see you both better, from near and far." The two Goddesses did what the merchant had asked them to do. Then the merchant confidently declared, "Mother Wealth! You appear most beautiful when you are nearest my house. Mother Poverty! You look most beautiful when you are farthest from my house." The Goddesses appreciated the wit and wisdom of the merchant. The Goddess of Wealth happily stayed in his house while the Goddess of Poverty cheerfully departed.、Whenever we have a serious problem, if we look within and think calmly, a solution will come in answer to the problem.1. F T F F F2. 1. Why did the two Goddesses go to the merchant’s place C2. What would happen if the merchant declared the Goddess of Wealth to be more beautifulthan the Goddess of the Poverty B3. What did the merchant ask the Goddesses to do D4. What was the reaction of the Goddesses A5. What does the story tell us CListening IIIThere is an old and common saying in the United States that "There is nothing new under the sun." I thought of that today while reading an article in a magazine. The article tells about the growing number of people who are building earth-sheltered houses, which are partly underground. I had known about modern earth-sheltered houses, but I had never thought about their roofs before. Instead of having metal or tiles on the roofs, many of these houses now have living roofs. The wooden top of the house is covered with a special waterproof plastic material. On top of this there is soil, in which grass and flowers are planted. Such a roof can be very beautiful. But this really is not a new idea. When the early settlers came to the UnitedStates, they often made their houses by digging into the ground. Their roofs were made of wood, and then covered by large areas of soil with grass or turf. They were warm, though not always waterproof. People replaced these houses and roofs as soon as they could live in regular wooden homes with wooden or metal roofs. Now, 200 years later, some people think of this as a new idea. But I think, "There is nothing new under the sun."1. 1) partly underground 2) living 3 ) digging into the ground 4) grass waterproof`2.Questions:1. What does the speaker mean by saying "There is nothing new under the sun"2. What makes the speaker think of "earth-sheltered houses"3. What is a living roof4. How many years ago did the early settlers first build earth-sheltered houses-Why did People replace these earth-sheltered houses with regular wooden ones5.Key: C D A B DListening IVMan: It is said that the first sandwich was made in 1762 by the Earl of Sandwich. He didn't want to take time away from his card games to eat, so he ordered his butler to makesandwiches instead.Woman:Is that so Hey, look at this. The first beauty contest was held in Belgium in 1888. Why in Belgium of all places Man: Why not Oh, here's one I bet you're proud of. The electric chair was used for the first time in 1890, in the United States. Yes, you're first to diagnose AIDS, too. The firstrecorded case was in New York.$ Woman:Plus and minus signs were used in 1514 in Holland. Yeah, there was no way we could have guessed that one. And the equals sign, you'll be pleased to hear, was first used in Oxford, in 1557. You'd have thought they'd all have been invented at the same time.Man:Well, we both got these right. Coffee was in Arabia around 1,000 AD, and just before that, playing cards were invented in China.Woman:Well, I got this one right. First diagram of a flying machine was drawn by Leonardo da Vinci, as I said, in 1492. Man: Yeah, but the first air flight wasn't made until 1903, and it was in the United States. Woman: But that wasn't the question, was it Also, England was also the first to transmit television.)Man:Garbage! It was the Italians.Woman: No, it says here, the first TV transmission was in London, 1925. And here we are again, the first traffic lights were in London, in 1868.Man: But they didn't even have cars then, so why would they have needed traffic lights1．D A A F C E A B B2．1)1762 2)1888/Belgium 3)1890/the United States 4)New York5)1514/Holland 1557 6) 1492/1903 7) 1925/1868~Part 4 Further ListeningListening IJuan comes up to the Mexican border on his bicycle. He's got two large bags over his shoulders. The guard stops him and says, "What's in the bags""Sand," answers Juan.The guard says, "We'll just see about that. Get off the bike." The guard takes the two bags and rips them apart; he empties them out and finds nothing in them but sand.He detains Juan overnight and has the sand analyzed, only to discover that there is nothing but pure sand in the bags.The guard releases Juan, puts the sand into new bags, hefts them onto the man's shoulders and lets him cross the border.A week later, the same thing happens. The guard asks, "What have you got""Sand," says Juan.The guard does his thorough examination and discovers that the bags contain nothing but sand. He gives the sand back to Juan, and Juan crosses the border on his bicycle.,This sequence of events is repeated every week for three years. Finally, Juan doesn't show up one day and the guard meets him in a bar in Mexico."Hey, buddy," says the guard. "I know you are smuggling something. It's driving me crazy. It's all I think about. I can't sleep. Just between you and me, what are you smuggling"Juan sips his beer and says, "Bicycles."1) border 2) rips 3) overnight 4) analyzed 5) release 6) cross7) weekly 8 ) thorough 9) show up 10) bicyclesListening IIPottery has been found in the remains of every ancient civilization. The oldest known piece of pottery was found in China and dates back to 7,900 BC. That's almost 10,000 years ago!#The first pots were large bowls, formed by taking a lump of clay and making a bowl shape. Pottery doesn't just include pots, but anything made from clay that can hold things, such as jugs, vases and cups. Pottery was used to hold water, milk, seeds and grains.Later, people learned to mix different clays together to make stronger pottery and to put the pottery in a fire oven so that the clay would harden faster. The potter's wheel was invented in China around 3100 BC. The wheel spins clay like a top. It allows people to make pottery much more quickly and makes shapes that were perfectly symmetrical—bowls that were really round, rather than lumpy or uneven. Pottery is not only considered one of the first inventions but also one of the first art forms. Most types of pottery have been painted with figures or designs; some even tell a story!1. B A C2. oldest known piece of pottery was found in china and dates back to 7900 BC(and was madealmost 10,000 years ago).2. It was used for holding water, milk ,seeds, and grains.3. To make stronger pottery and to make the clay harden faster.4. It allowed people to make pottery much more quickly and to make symmetrical shapes.5. Because most types of pottery have been painted with figures or designs; some even tell astory.：Listening III(Students are in the classroom waiting for the teacher to arrive. Two are talking.)Cathy:I've enjoyed talking about creativity in our English class. I wish I had been encouraged more when I was in elementary school.Michael:I know what you mean. I always liked drawing, but my teachers and parents insisted I was just wasting my time with it. My father said I should work onmathematics.Cathy: Maybe you still will still use your artistic talent some day.Michael:Oh, I don't know. After all, I'm in university now. Perhaps I'm too old to be creative., Cathy: I don't think so. I read an interesting article about a lady who wanted to be an artist but the whole family wanted her to work in their candy business.Michael:What happenedCathy: Well, Jean, the lady, knew painting was what she wanted to do, not making candy. After graduating from college she tried various jobs to support herself,though none of her jobs was in the candy business. And she kept painting inher spare time.Michael: Then whatCathy: About 20 years ago a worker in the family candy business quit around Valentine's Day, one of their busiest seasons. Her father needed Jean to cometo help with the business.Michael:Did sheCathy: Yes, although she didn't like it.Michael: So, how did she copeCathy: She got an idea of putting art and candy together.Michael: HowCathy: First she experimented with making an edible paint. She found that powdered food coloring mixed with vodka would work.Michael: That's quite a combination.Cathy: Then, for her "canvas", she melted white chocolate and molded it flat. She even learned how to make chocolate frames.Michael: What kind of art did she createCathy: She copied the works of famous painters. She displayed her candy art in the candy shop and customers would come in just to look at the art.~Michael:What did her family think thenCathy:They didn't take her seriously until the Toledo Museum of Art heard about her works and paid her to paint 77 reproductions of works in their collection. Thatwas her first big job. Now she works full-time on her candy creations. Michael:Does she do anything besides copying art masterpiecesCathy: Yes, she's done some portraits. However, people love her reproductions.Michael: What are the prices for her candy art creations|From $150 to $200 each.Cathy:Michael: Well, her creativity has brought her success.1.What did the male speaker like to do B2.How did Jean make a living right after graduating from college B3.Why did she begin to help with the family business C4.How did she paint A5.In what way was she successful AListening IVFor over 30 years, "Sesame Street" has been the most popular TV program for young children in the United States. The characters on this show are mainly puppets, and probably the most loved of the puppets is a gigantic yellow bird called "Big Bird".Caroll Spinney has played Big Bird all the years of Big Bird's existence on American television. Spinney's love of puppets and his own creativity led him to this career. When he was five years old, he saw his first puppet show. He loved the show and never forgot it. When he was seven he bought a used monkey puppet for five cents. His mother had made him a stuffed snake from green material, so he got the idea of making his own puppet show. He made a stage from wooden orange boxes and his mother's old curtains. He charged 2 cents for admission and earned 32 cents for his first performance.Spinney's family liked his creativity and encouraged him to do more. For Christmas when he was nine, his older brother made him a better puppet theater and his mother secretly sewed eight colorful puppets for him. Spinney later wrote, "The more I gave shows, the more I felt the power that one has when performing. All these people would sit in a room and listen to everything I said. I did all the character voices: little girl voices, an old lady voice, and a ghost voice. The audience listened and clapped at the end, and also paid me to do it. What could be a better way to make a living than to perform I knew that I would wind up in the world of entertainment." Spinney continued giving puppet shows. When he decided to go to art school, puppet shows helped him pay for his tuition. Even when he was in the army, he managed to continue giving puppet shows. He knew he wanted to do this as his life's work and that he wanted his audience to be children. When he was given the opportunity to create the character of Big Bird on "Sesame Street", he accepted it and over the years has made Big Bird one of the most beloved characters on American television.1-5 T T T F F6-10 T T T F F。

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大学英语四级听力练习题篇1Britain Prepares for Historic EU VoteLONDON— Britain prepares for a momentous vote Thursday that will decide whether it leaves the European Union. The debate has centered on immigration and economic security and has often been bitter. Both sides have lowered the tone of their arguments after a three-day suspension of campaigning that followed the murder of an anti-Brexit lawmaker, an incident that polls indicate has shocked many previously undecided voters who now say they will vote to remain.These are uncertain times in a nation whose economy is the second largest in the European Union. The stakes are huge.There are warnings that leaving the 28-member bloc may cause the British pound to lose 15 percent of its value and bring the resignation of David Cameron, the country’s prime minister, whose mandate depends on whether Britain listens to him and votes to remain.“If we choose to leave, we can leave. But let us be clear - if we do leave, that is it. We are walking out the door,” said Cameron.For such an important election, many voters complain there has been too little solid information to make a decision and too much scaremongering, and grandstanding by both sides. Flotillas of the “Leave” and “Remain” camps recently faced off on theRiver Thames.For months, the Leave campaign has been hitting the streets. Its arguments are based largely on immigration, and the belief that Britain has handed control of its borders to a European super state.“The U.K. has lost control over migration. We have to accept anyone into this country if they have an EU passport, no matter if they have a criminal record or not. We are not allowed to say ‘no’ to people and that is damaging for the security of the U.K., but it is also putting pressure on jobs and opportunities for young people,” said Tom Harwood, a Brexit campaigner.The murder of Jo Cox, an anti-Brexit, pro-immigrant lawmaker allegedly by a far right extremist with a history of mental problems had a sobering effect on both campaigns, and on voters.“There has been a lot of bad feeling because of the way both the Leave campaign, the Brexiters, and the Remain campaign have acted,” said Mary White, a British voter.Polls since the June 16th murder showed the Leave camp losing ground, but with both sides still very close on a referendum that many believe could change the course of European history.大学英语四级听力练习题篇2Large Muslim Community in Minnesota Observes Ramadan MINNEAPOLIS— Ramadan is widely observed in parts of the northern U.S. state of Minnesota; a place a large Muslim community calls home.An estimated 200,000 Muslims live in Minnesota. When you walk into the businesses and the neighborhoods where Somalis reside, you would assume you are in a Muslim country. At night,houses of worship are full of people saying the so called the “Taraweeh” p rayers identified with Ramadan.Rowda Mosque in Minneapolis is one of the places where worshipers come in masses. Imam Abdirazak Abshir Farah (aka San’ani) talks about the virtue of Ramadan.“Muslims who are fasting shouldn't only avoid eating and drinking but all evil deeds as well.”During Ramadan, people strive to help the poor and the needy. Farhia Isse Qalanjo is a volunteer from the Minnesota branch of “Walaal Afuri,” an organization that helps poor people in Somalia.“In Somalia, there are people who have no relatives in foreign countries who send them money and are in dire needs. We are collecting the money for them. We don’t know them but we got their contacts through friends.”Jamal Farah (aka Happy Khalif) is a barber at Karmel Somali Mall. He is also a well-known comedian.“Since I came to the U.S., I have never cooked food. Maybe, I occasionally make tea for myself. You can find everything in the mall, even there is a buffet upstairs. It is easy.”Last year, the Minneapolis City Council approved a bill that permits Somali businesses to stay open after regular closing hours during the month of Ramadan. The owner of Safari Restaurant, Abdurahman Abkos believes this came as a result of the prominent role the Somali community plays in the city.“To ex tend the hours of operations during the Holy Month of Ramadan is a recognition of the role of the Somali and the Muslim communities in the city.”This year, Ramadan came in the summer season. People fast between 17-18 hours. Some complain about the hightemperature and lengthy hours, but find it spiritually rewarding.【大学英语四级听力练习题】。

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下面是店铺给大家整理的大学英语四级听力练习及答案，供大家参阅! 大学英语四级听力练习及答案听力真题：Passage Two29.A. Her husband had got a higher position.B. Her husband had lost his job.C. She wanted to have a cleaner house.D. She wanted to move to New York.30.A. His telephone went out of order.B. The buyers had to leave soon.C. He began to work at 8 a.m.D. He had made an appointment with her at 8 a.m.31.A. They considered her lazy.B. They saw something they had never seen.C. They considered her foolish.D. They saw something familiar to them.答案解析：Passage Two[29]When my husband was promoted, we put our house up for sale. Three weeks later, it was still on the market. I became a busy housekeeper. Every room had to be kept tidy, and dishes had to be washed and put away when used. Then one day the doorbell rang unexpectedly at 8 a.m. Sleepily, I opened the door and saw our agent standing there with a couple from New York."There had been no time to call," he explained, "[30]because the couple had to catch a plane home."The three people made their way past the dirty breakfast dishes on the kitchen table and into a bedroom with unmade beds. As I retreated into a bathroom to comb my hair, I heard the man say something to his wife. Then they both laughed.Two days later, the agent phoned to tell me that the couple had bought the house. He repeated what the buyer had said when he handed over the check the following day: "[31]That house has a warm, lived-in feeling, just like ours."Questions 29 to 31 are based on the passage you have just heard.29. Why did the speaker sell her house?正确答案：A解析：短文开篇就说“丈夫升职后我们打算把房子卖了”，所以A正确。