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BBC英语听力2018年18月合辑（文本+翻译）：BBC1801BBC News with Jerry SmitSudan and South Sudan have moved closer to full-scale war with the Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir saying he wants to liberate the people of South Sudan from their own government. His comments at a rally in Khartoum follow days of fighting on the border between the two countries. James Copnall reports from Khartoum.President Omar al-Bashir said he had made a mistake by putting the Sudan People's Liberation Movement in power in Juba. This is a reference to the 2018 peace agreement, which resulted in the former rebel mov ement controlling South Sudan. The region then became an independent country last year. From now on, President Bashir told a fired-up crowd his main goal would be removing the SPLM from power."We tell the SPLM we either end up in Juba and take everything, or you end up in Khartoum and take everything," he said.The United States and Nato have condemned the actions of US soldiers who posed in photographs with the mangled remains of suicide bombers in Afghanistan. The White House described the soldiers' conduct as "reprehensible" while the Nato Secretary General Anders Fog h Rasmussen promised a full investigation."These events took place apparently a couple of years ago. I consider them an isolated event. This event will be thoroughly investigated, and of course there will be taken necessary and appropriate steps to hold people to account."The Los Angeles Times published the pictures taken by a US paratrooper in 2018 despite a Pentagon request not to.The main presid ential candidate in Egypt for the Muslim Brotherhood who's just been disqualified has wa rned the progress towards democracy is in danger. Khairat al-Shater said the Brotherhood would increase its pressure both inside and outside parliament to ensure that the transition to democracy goes ahead. The Brotherhood has already said that it's putting its support behind its second-choice candidate.There's growing outrage in South Africa over the spread of a video that appears to show a teenage girl being raped by a group of young men.Police found the girl on Wednesday in Soweto, and have now arrested and charged eight suspects. They say the girl is 17 but has a mental capacity of a five-year-old. Karen Allen reports from Johannesburg.The video, which was uncovered by a South African newspaper, allegedly shows the teenager being raped by seven men. They are rep orted to be laughing and joking during the teenager's ordeal, which allegedly took place in the township of Soweto last week. But what's prompted a stern response by the ruling party and public health officials is that the film has been circulating on the Internet and on mobile phones. In a country where a recent study by the Medical Research Council suggested that more than a quarter of men questio ned here had admitted raping a fema le, this case has triggered outrage on social networking sites.World News from the BBCPakistan's army chief General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani has called for the demilitarisation of the Siachen Glacier area in the Himalayas, an area kn own as the world's highest battlefield. He was speaking after visiting an army base near the glacier, where an avalanche killed more than 130 soldiers more than a week ago.Just days before Bahrain's most prestigious international sporting event, the Formula 1 Grand Prix, security forces are reported to have used stun grenades to disperse anti-government protesters at an exhibition about the race. The clashes saw the security forces chase the demonstrators, who included the daughter of an activist who's been on a hunger strike for 70 days.The Guinea-Bissau military leaders who seized power last week say they have agreed a two-year transition period before presidential and parliamentary elections are held. The agreement with the main opposition parties confirms the dissolution of parliament and the creation of a national transitional council, which will name an interim government. On Tuesday, the country was suspended from membership of the African Union until constitutional order is restored.Researchers in Britain have published a study that they suggest coul d change the way in which breast cancer is treated. The study by Cancer Research UK divides breast cancer into at least 10 new categories. The lead researcher Professor Carlos Caldas said it could lead to better treatments."I think that of course this is a very important advance and it's a big step forward by having a much more precise assignment of a woman to a given sub-type of breast cancer that w e will then have much more tailored treatment that is targeting the particular type of breast cancer that each woman will have."The American television presenter Dick Clark, whose show American Bandstand helped rock 'n' roll music reach a mainstream audience, has died aged 82. He was also the long-standing host of the annual New Year's Eve broadcast from Time Square in New York.BBC News。

2018年12月News 1A device that weighs less than one kilogram is part of a mission that will allow scientists to deliver fourth generation or 4G mobile coverage to the moon in 2019.If successful，the tiny device will provide the moon with its first ever mobile phone network.The lunar network will support high definition streaming of video and data between the moon and earth.The network is part of a mission to the moon.This is a project with the goal of landing the first privately paid for mission to the moon.youdaokaoshen The 4G mission is set to launch from Cape Canaveral in the United States on a space X Falcon 9 rocket in 2019.Mission to the moon intends to establish and test the first elements of a communications network on the moon.The scientists working on the project opted to build a 4G rather than a fifth generation or 5G network.This is because fifth generation networks are still in testing and trial phases.This means that a 5G network may not yet be stable enough to work on the moon‘s surfaceQuestion 1：What are scientists planning to do？Question 2：Why did scientists choose to set up a 4G network in their mission？News 2It‘s responded to a fire Wednesday night at an abandoned mall in Heywood.The fire was reported at 9：26 pm at an old shopping center on Michigan Avenue near St.Mary’s Church.Six fire engines，two trucks and two chiefs responded to the scene.Crews had the fire under control in about 45 minutes and managed to contain the fire to its point of origin.youdaokaoshen There were some people inside the building when the fire broke out but there were no reports of any injuries.Fire investigators have responded to the scene but have not yet determined the cause of the fire.Firefighters will remain on the scene until later this morning to ensure that the fire doesn‘t start up again.Theshopping mall had not been in use since 2002.In 2014 City Hall developed a plan to knock down the building and replace it with affordablehousing.However the plan was dropped due to lack of funds.Question 3：What does the news item say about the fire？Question4：What had City Hall planned to do？News 3Potato chips in Japan are being sold for 6X their normal price.This is after the country‘s main manufacturer stopped sales due to a potatoshortage.Storms and floods and its main potato growing region last year caused the worst harvest and more than 3 decades.Local media reports suggest Calbee and its main rival Koike-ya are halting almost 50 products.“We don‘t know when we’ll be able to restart”， a company spokesman said.Snack lovers are panic buying and many supermarket shelves are bare.Japanese laws limit the amount of imported potatoes that can be used in Japanese made products.youdaokaoshen Japan says fear of disease is its main reason to block fresh imports.It still only allows potatoes from selected US states.This is only at certain times and on condition that they are processed at factories based near Japanese ports.But global warming has raised the possibility that domestic produce could be seriously affected by rare weather events more often.Question 5：What problem is Japan facing？Question 6：Why does Japan limit the import of potatoes？Question 7：What might affect Japanese domestic produce？Conversation 1M：Mr.Brown‘s l ectures are so boring.W：Yes，he is not a very exciting speaker.But the subject is interesting.M：During every one of his lectures，I try to listen I really try.But after about 10 minutes my mind begins to wander and I lose concentration.But I see that you seem to be OK.How do you stay focused through the entire hour？W：Well，what I do is keep my pen moving.M：What do you mean？W：It‘s a method of active concentration I read about.One of the most effective ways to concentrate is to write things down.But it has to be done by hand，not typing on a keyboard.You see writing by hand forces you to actually engage with what you’re learning in a more physical way.M：Do you review your notes afterwards then？W：Sometimes but that‘s not important.My notes may or may not be useful but the point is that by writing down what Mr.Brand says I can follow his line of thinking more easily.youdaokaoshen In fact，sometimes I draw a little too.M：You draw in class and that helps me pay attention？W：Yes，honestly it works for me.I just draw little lines and nonsense really.It was also in that article I read.It can keep the mind active，prevent getting bored and help to concentrate.Again the point is to listen hard while keeping the pen moving.If I‘m at home and I need to study what I do is read out loud.It has a similar effect to writing by hand.It helps memorize information in a physical way.Question 8.What does the man think of Mr.Brown‘s lectures？Question 9.What does the woman do during Mr.Brown‘s l ectures？Question 10.Why does the woman draw in class？Question 11.What does the woman say about reading out loud？Conversation 2M：And where is this？F ：These photos are from the Taj Mahal in India.We went there about ten years ago for our honeymoon.M：Was it romantic.F：Yeah.The Taj Mahal was a very romantic place.The guide told us there is a famous love story behind this building that all Indians learn in school.I think it was during the 1600 and the princess at that time died while giving birth to her 14th child.The Emperor loved the princess so much and was so sad when she died that he ordered the palace to be built in her honor.M：Wow ！That sounds very romantic.It looks amazing.F：Yes it‘s gorgeous.It’s also larger in real life than it looks in the photos.youdaokaoshen The building is very tall and there are gardens in a wall around it all.It‘s all built in this white stone and some walls of the building are decorated with jewels.M ：It must have been very crowded when you were there.F：Yes it‘s a very famous tourist destination.So there are thousands of visitors every day.M：Was the rest of India crowded？F：Yes，very crowded in many cities.It was sometimes so crowded that it was difficult to walk along the streets especially through busy markets.And there are so many cars.Traffic was terrible but the people were friendly.The culture is amazing and we had a great time.M：What about the food？F：the Indian food is great.There are lots of different dishes to try and every region has its own special food.Question 12.For what purpose did the woman go to India？Question 13.Why was the Taj Mahal built？Question 14.What does the woman say about the Taj Mahal？Question 15 what is the woman‘s impression of Indian cities？Passage 1A Pew Research Center survey of more than 1000 Americans conducted in April 2016 finds that Americans continue to express largely positive views about the current state of their local public libraries.For instance around three quarters say that public libraries provide them with the resources they need and 66 percent say the closing of their local public library would have a major impact on their community.Although notably just 33 percent say this would have a major impact on them personally or on their family.youdaokaoshen A majority of Americans feel libraries are doing a good job of providing a safe place for people to hang out or spend time as well as opening up educational opportunities for people of all ages and roughly half think their libraries contribute a lot to their communities in terms of helping spark creativity among young people and providing a trusted place for people to learn about new technologies.As in past Pew Research Center surveys of library use the April 2016 survey also measured Americans usage of and engagement with libraries.Overall，53 percent of Americans ages 16 and older have had some interaction with the puppet library in the past year either through an in person visit or using a library Web site some 48 percent of adults specifically visited a library in the past 12 months.A modest increase from the 44 percent who said that in late 2015.Question 16：What do most Americans say about local public libraries？Question 17：how can local public libraries benefit young people？Question 18：what does the 2016 survey show about adult library users？Passage 2A Savannah cat is a crossbreed between a domestic cat and amedium-sized wild African cat called the Serval.The unusual cross became popular among breeders at the end of the 1990s.And in 2001，the International Cat Association accepted it as a new registered breed.The savannahs are tall and slim and can weigh up to nine point one kilograms，making them one of the largest breeds of cats that people can own.They have a spotted code similar to that of many types of wild cats and their ears are very large.They are also commonly compared to dogs in their loyalty and can be trained to walk on a lead and to fetch，and often noted characteristic of the Savannah is its jumping ability.They are known to jump on top of doors and high cabinets.Some can leap about2.5 metres high from a standing position.youdaokaoshen Cats are typically known for being very inquisitive and so are the Savannahs.They often learn how to open doors and cupboards.Many Savannah cats do not fear water and will play with or even dive into water.Some owners even shower with their Savannah Cats，presenting a water bowl to Savannah may also prove a challenge，as some will promptly begin to bat all the water out of the bowl until it is empty using their front paws.Question 19.What do we learn about the savannah cat？Question 20.What is characteristic of Savannah cats？Question 21 What do some people do with their Savannah cats？Passage 3When children start school for the very 1st time parents often feel a sense of excitement coupled with a touch of sadness at the end of an era.This is thestart of a new adventure for children playing and interacting with new friends sharing，taking turns and settling into a new routine.But of course，this is not the start of your child‘s education which in fact began at birth.Back then，u would have been your child’s most influenti al teachers.During this time at home，ur child would have learnt more than at any other period in their life.During your child‘s first year in school much time will be spent in learning to read and they need to know that this is fun and worthwhile.youdaokaoshen Ur child will naturally copy u so it is important that u are seen reading and enjoying books newspapers and magazines rather than just absorbed in screens.Ultimately an excellent education should be a close partnership between parents and teachers.A child’s year splits fairly neatly into thirds：a 3rd at school，a 3rd asleep and a third awake at home or on holiday.Irrespective of the quality of a school a child‘s home life is of key importance.It is the determining factor of their academic success.Ur child may have started on a new journey but ur work is far from finished.Question 22 How do parents feel when their children start going to school？Question 23 What does the passage say about children‘s education？Question 24 What should parents do for the success of their children‘s education？Question 25.What does the passage say is the key factor of loinbo’s academic success？。

CNN英语听力2018年18月合辑（文本+翻译）：20181829I'm Carl Azuz and yo u're watching CNN STUDENT NEWS.Today, we'll take you to Joplin, Missouri to check on recovery efforts there one year after a massive tornado struck.But we are starting today in Chicago with the NATO meeting about th e war in Afghanistan.World leaders got together on Sunday and Monday to talk about plans to end that war. The international security force led by U.S. troops is scheduled to end combat operations and be out of Afghanistan by the end of 2018.President Obama says that plan is on track.Two years ago in Lisbon, our nations agreed on a framework fortransitionin Afghanistan that would allow us to responsibly wind down the war. We agreed that this transition to Afghan lead for security would begin in 2018 and that it wouldconcludein 2018.At this time, we said that we would seek a long-term partnership with Afghanis tan and the Afghan people.Over the past two years, we've made important progress. Our forces broke the Taliban's momentum. More Afghans are reclaiming their communities. Afghan sec urity forces have grown stronger. And the transition that we agreed to in Lisbon is well underway.Meanwhile, protesters outside the NATO meeting fought with police officers on Sunday.A law enforcement official said at least 45 people were arrested and four officers were injured.Turning now to the race for the White House, it's primary day in two states today. Voters are heading to the polls in Arkansas and Kentucky. Primary season is winding down, though.And after Tuesday's Republican contests, there are seven more to go.The Texas primary is next Tuesday, then five states the week after that and Utah closes things out in late June.It was definitelystressfuland it -- it's so much harder than like -- like how my life was. Like it's changed a lot and it's still different. But I know it's going to be better.EF-5, it's the most powerful and most destructive category of tornado. And that is what hit the city of Joplin,Missouri exactly one year ago today. More than 150 people were killed. There were homes, businesses, the local high school just destroyed.This is a quick look back at the natural disaster and it's immediateaftermath.A lot of us are in shock because we've always been like, oh, Joplin is always the place where the tornado misses or we've always been like, oh, nothing ever happens in J oplin.It's totaldevastation, with the hospital down, the high school down.So that was a year ago. And today, Joplin is rebuilding. Officials estimate that nearly 130,000 workers have spent hundreds of thousands of hours helping with the recovery process. Juniors and seniors at Joplin High spent this year going to classes in part of a shopping mall. The school's graduation ceremony was yesterday. The speaker was President Obama.And one of this year's graduates, Lydia McAllister, talked about her city's efforts to move forward.我是卡尔·阿祖兹,你正在收看的是CNN学生新闻。

CNN英语听力2018年18月合辑（文本+翻译）：20181811You can see the difference best from satellite imagery. This is the corner of 15th and McFarland Blvd., before the tornado hit. Here's an image of the corner just after the storm came through. There's debris everywhere.This is what that same neighborhood looks like today. We're left here with an empty field w here these homes once stood. The tornado was on the ground for less than six minutes, and overall 53 peop le were killed here in Tuscaloosa alone.This is going to be the safe room. This is poured-in-place concrete walls.Residents are rebuilding to be better prepared.You worried this is going to happen again?Yes. I mean, I think it's obvious that Tusc aloosa is on the path now.And though there are signs of progress,As far as being this -- being in this business, I'm not better off till I get the doors open again.George Howell, CNN, Tuscaloosa, Alabama.From Alabama, we're heading north to New York City for what's expected to be a t owering achievement.This time-lapse video shows construction at the area known as Ground Zero. It's the site of the former World Trade Center, the twin towers that were destroyed by the 9/11 terrorist attacks in 2001.The building that's gone up has the same number as one of those towers, One World Trade Center. The project has been moving along at the rate of about one floor every week. Today, it's expected to become the talles t building in New York City. But it won't stop there. One World Trade Center is scheduled to reach its ultimate altitude, 1,776 feet, some time next year.你可以从卫星图像中看到不同。

2018年12月英语四级听力原文全文共10篇示例，供读者参考篇1Hey guys, today I wanna tell you about the English listening test in the December 2018 CET-4 exam. So, like, in this test, we had to listen to a bunch of recordings and answer questions based on what we heard. It was pretty tricky, but also kinda fun!The first part was about a girl named Emma who was talking about her summer vacation. She went to the beach and had a blast swimming and playing beach volleyball. She also visited a cool museum and learned a lot about history. The questions were all about where she went and what she did, so we had to pay really close attention.Next up, we listened to a lecture about sharks. It was super interesting! We learned all about how sharks hunt for food and what makes their teeth so sharp. The questions were all about shark facts, like how fast they can swim and what they eat. It was really cool to learn about these amazing creatures.After that, we listened to a conversation between two friends planning a trip to Thailand. They talked about all the places theywanted to visit and the activities they wanted to do. The questions were all about their travel plans, like which cities they would go to and how they would get around. It was like we were planning a trip ourselves!Overall, the listening test was challenging but also really fun.I think I did pretty well, thanks to all the practice I did beforehand.I can't wait to see my score and find out how I did. I hope you guys did well too! Good luck, everyone!篇2Hello everyone, today I'm going to share with you the original transcript of the English listening test for the December 2018 CET-4 exam. Are you ready? Let's get started!Part I: Short Conversations1. Woman: Have you heard about the new movie that just came out?Man: Yeah, I saw the trailer for it online. It looks really interesting.2. Man: Do you want to go grab a bite to eat after class?Woman: I can't. I have to study for my exam tomorrow.3. Woman: Did you finish your homework for English class?Man: No, I still have a few more questions to answer before I'm done.Part II: Short Passages1. Listen carefully and answer the following questions.Question 1: What is the main idea of the passage?Question 2: What is the speaker's opinion on social media?2. Listen carefully and fill in the blanks with the missing information.The speaker talks about his experience traveling to a country he had never been to before. He describes the culture, food, and sights he saw during his trip.Part III: Long ConversationMan: Hey, have you decided where you want to go for spring break?Woman: I'm thinking about going to Europe. There are so many countries I want to visit.Man: That sounds like a great idea! I've always wanted to see the Eiffel Tower in Paris.Woman: Yeah, Paris is definitely on my list. I also want to visit Italy and see the Colosseum in Rome.Man: Italy would be amazing! The history and architecture there are so beautiful.Woman: I know, right? I can't wait to try authentic Italian pizza and gelato.Man: Me too! Let's start planning our trip now so we can make the most of our time there.Part IV: Short TalkThe speaker discusses the importance of volunteering in the community and the benefits it brings to both individuals and society as a whole. He encourages everyone to find a cause they are passionate about and get involved in making a positive impact in their community.And that's the end of the listening test for the December 2018 CET-4 exam. I hope you found it helpful and entertaining. Good luck with your studies, and remember to keep practicing your English skills every day! Bye bye!篇3Hey guys! Today I'm going to tell you all about the 2018 December English Cet-4 listening test! It was so tough but I managed to get through it! The test had four sections and each section had different types of questions.In the first section, we had to listen to a conversation between two people and answer multiple-choice questions. It was kinda easy but some of the questions were tricky!Next up was the second section, where we had to listen to a short talk and fill in the blanks with the missing words. This part was a bit challenging because the speaker spoke really fast!The third section was a lecture and we had to match the speakers with the topics they were talking about. It was hard to keep track of all the information but I tried my best!And finally, the last section was another conversation but this time we had to answer questions about the main idea and details. It was tough but I think I did alright!Overall, the listening test was pretty difficult but I'm proud of myself for getting through it. I can't wait to see my results andsee how I did! Good luck to all my friends who also took the test! Let's all hope for the best!篇4Oh my goodness, here we go! This is the 2018 December English Listening Test for the fourth grade level. Are you ready? Let's do this!Part One:The first part is a conversation between two friends, Sally and Tim. They are talking about their plans for the weekend. Sally wants to go to the movies, but Tim wants to go to the park. They finally decide to go to the park and have a picnic. They will bring sandwiches, fruit, and juice. They will also bring a frisbee and a soccer ball to play with. It sounds like a fun day!Part Two:The second part is a lecture about the history of dinosaurs. The professor talks about the different kinds of dinosaurs that lived millions of years ago. He explains how they became extinct and what scientists have learned from studying their fossils. It's really interesting to learn about these ancient creatures!Part Three:The third part is a radio program about recycling. The host talks about the importance of recycling and how we can all help the environment by reducing, reusing, and recycling our waste. She gives tips on how to recycle different materials like paper, plastic, and glass. It's important to take care of our planet!Part Four:The fourth part is a news report about a new technology that helps people with disabilities. The reporter interviews a man who lost his sight but can now see with the help of a special device. He explains how the technology works and how it has changed his life. It's amazing to see how technology can make a difference in people's lives!Well, that's all for the listening test. I hope you did well and had fun listening to the different parts. Remember to practice your English listening skills every day so you can improve and become a better English speaker. Good luck!篇5Hey guys, today I'm gonna tell you all about the English listening test in the December 2018 CET-4 exam. It was super tough, but I did my best to listen carefully and catch all the important information!The first part of the listening test was a conversation between two students about their upcoming exams. They talked about what subjects they needed to study for and how to prepare for the tests. It was kinda tricky because they spoke really fast, but I managed to pick up some key words and figure out what they were talking about.Next, there was a lecture about climate change and its impact on the environment. The speaker was talking about global warming and how it's causing problems like rising sea levels and extreme weather patterns. It was pretty scary to hear about all the damage we're doing to the planet, but I know we can make a difference if we all work together to protect the environment.After that, there was a discussion between a professor and a student about a research project on renewable energy. They were talking about the benefits of solar power and wind energy, and how it can help reduce our reliance on fossil fuels. I thought it was really cool to learn about all the ways we can use clean energy to protect the Earth.The last part of the listening test was a radio program about a famous artist and his latest exhibition. They talked about his inspiration for the paintings and the different techniques he usedto create them. It was so interesting to hear about his creative process and how he expresses his ideas through art.Overall, the listening test was challenging but fun. I'm glad I got to practice my listening skills and learn some new things along the way. Can't wait to see how I did on the test!篇6Oh boy, English listening test is always the toughest for me, especially the one in December 2018. I still remember how nervous I was sitting in the exam hall, waiting for the test to start. But hey, I survived! Let me tell you all about the test in my own words.The first part of the test was about a conversation at a restaurant. The man wanted to order a steak, but the waiter said they were out of steak. The man then ordered a salad instead. It was quite easy to follow along, but I had to concentrate really hard because the voices were a bit fast.The second part was a lecture about ancient civilizations. The professor talked about the architecture of the pyramids and how they were built. It was super interesting, but some of the words were hard to understand. I tried my best to catch the main ideas.The third part was a discussion between two students about a research project. They were talking about different topics like climate change and pollution. I found this part a bit tricky because they were talking over each other, and I had to think quick to catch all the details.The fourth part was a news report about a new technology that helps blind people navigate the city. It was so cool to hear about how science can make a difference in people's lives. I was really into this part and managed to understand all the information.Overall, the listening test in December 2018 was tough but fun. I learned a lot of new words and phrases, and I'm proud of myself for getting through it. Now, I can't wait to see my scores and celebrate with my friends!篇7Hey everyone, guess what? I listened to the English listening test for the December 2018 CET-4 exam, and it was so cool! I'm going to tell you all about it, so sit back and relax.The first section was about a girl named Sarah who was looking for a job. She went to an employment agency and the agent gave her some tips on how to write a good resume. Sarahwas nervous but she tried her best and finally got a job interview. The conversation was easy to follow and I understood everything!Next, there was a talk between two students discussing their schedules for the upcoming semester. They talked about which classes to take and how to manage their time effectively. It was super helpful because I also struggle with balancing my studies and other activities.In the third section, a man and a woman were talking about different types of accommodation. They discussed the pros and cons of living in a dormitory versus renting an apartment. It was interesting to hear their different opinions.After that, there was a lecture on climate change and its impact on the environment. The speaker talked about the causes of global warming and what we can do to reduce our carbon footprint. It was a bit challenging, but I managed to grasp the main points.Lastly, there was a conversation at a restaurant where a customer was complaining about the food. The waiter apologized and offered a discount on the bill. It was a good example of how to handle customer complaints in a professional manner.Overall, I think the listening test was pretty good. It covered a variety of topics and the speakers were easy to understand. I'm feeling confident about my listening skills now, and I can't wait to see how I did on the exam. Fingers crossed for a good score!篇8Uh oh, here comes the English listening test for the December 2018 CET-4 exam. I hope I can understand everything!The first section is about a guy named Tom who lost his phone at a party. He's asking for help to find it. Oh no, poor Tom!I hope someone helps him out.Next, there's a conversation between two students talking about a presentation they have to do for class. They're discussing what topics to pick. I wonder what they'll choose?Then, there's a lecture about the history of computers. It talks about how they were invented and how they've changed over the years. It's pretty interesting stuff!After that, there's a news report about a new environmental initiative in the city. They're trying to reduce waste and protect the planet. That's so cool!Lastly, there's a discussion between a man and a woman about traveling. They're talking about their favorite places to visit and why they love traveling. I wish I could travel too!Phew, that was a lot of listening practice. I hope I did well on the test. Time to wait for the results and see how I did. Fingers crossed!篇9Hi guys! Today I'm going to tell you about the English listening test that happened in December 2018. It was super duper hard, but don't worry, I got all the deets for you!So, in the first part of the test, we had to listen to a conversation between two people. They were talking about different colleges and what kind of courses they offer. It was kinda tricky because they talked really fast, but I managed to catch most of what they were saying. They mentioned stuff like business classes, art programs, and even a cooking school!Next, we had a section where we had to listen to a lecture. The speaker was talking about climate change and how it's affecting the environment. He mentioned things like global warming, pollution, and the importance of recycling. It was reallyinteresting, but also kinda sad to hear about all the bad stuff happening to our planet.After that, we had a listening exercise where we had to listen to a group of students talking about their favorite foods. They mentioned things like pizza, hamburgers, and ice cream. It made me super hungry just listening to them talk about all that yummy food!Finally, we had a section where we had to listen to a radio program about traveling. They talked about different places to visit around the world and the best times to go. It was so cool hearing about all the amazing adventures you can have in different countries.Overall, the listening test was tough, but I think I did pretty well. I just hope I can pass and move on to the next level of English. Fingers crossed!篇10Hey guys, today I’m gonna tell you about the English CET-4 listening test in December 2018. Are you ready? Let’s go!First, there were four sections in the listening test. That’s a lot, right? But don’t worry, we can do it! The first section was aconversation between two people, like a chat between friends. They talked about everyday stuff, like what they did on the weekend or what they like to eat. Easy peasy!The second section was a monologue, where one person talked about a topic all by themselves. It was like a mini lecture, but not boring at all! They talked about things like history, science, or even funny stories. It was really interesting!After that, we had a section with some short talks. The speaker would talk about a topic and then ask a question. We had to listen carefully to catch the answer. Sometimes it was tricky, but we did our best!The last section was the toughest – a long conversation between two people. They talked about something more complicated, like a school project or a business plan. We really had to focus and concentrate on this part.Overall, the listening test wasn’t so bad. As long as we listened carefully and paid attention, we did just fine! So don’t worry, guys, we got this! Let’s keep practicing and we’ll nail the CET-4 test next time!That’s all for today, folks. Thanks for listening!。

2018年12月英语六级听力原文Conversation 11. Q: what does the woman say about the book the man recommended?原文：Oh I read that book. It was great. The writer is a warm and competent guide to the mysteries of physics. I think it promises enrichment for any reader from those who know little about science to the career physicist.答案：D. It can benefit professional and non-professionals alke.解析：通过benefit关键词入手.2. Q: what can we find in the book the man recommended?答案：A. Stories about some female physicists.3. Q: How does the author bring her book to life?原文I like how the book is clearly written with each chapter brought to life by pieces of fascinating knowledge.答案：B. By including lots of fascinating knowledge.解析：通过选项信号词by得知,需听原文或by直接重现或听一个方式.4. Q: How does the book cultivate readers interest in physics?原文：Yeah I like how she cultivates scientific engagement by providing a host of Do It Yourself experiments that bring the same foundational principles of classical physics that govern everything from the solar system to your kitchen table.答案：C. It provides experiment they can do themselves解析：视听一致,通过experiment定位选项.Conversation 25. Q：What is the man‘s problem?原文: A：the general topic I chose is aesthetics, but that‘s as far as I’ve got I don‘t really know where to go from there.答案：A. He has no idea how to proceed with his dissertation.6. Q: What does the professor think of the man‘s topic?原文：B：Yeah, that‘s much too large a topic. You really need to narrow it down in order to make it more accessible. Otherwise you’ll be writing a book.答案：C. It is too board.7 .Q: What’s the man really more interested in?原文：I’m really more interested in nature than beauty.答案：B. Nature8.Q: what does the professor say the man has to do?原文：I‘m afraid you have to adhere to the assigned topic答案：Stick to the topic assigned.Passage 19. What did climate scientists describe as stunning?原文：Then on February the 24th the temperature on Greenland‘s northern tip reached six degrees Celsius. Climate scientists describe the phenomenon as stunning.答案：A. The unprecedented high temperature in Greenland.10.Q: What does the passage say about that temperature surge in the Arctic?答案：A. It typically appears about once every ten years.11.Q: what may occur in 20 years according to scientists’recent observations?原文：Previously climate forecasts predicted that Arctic summer ice would disappear entirely by around 2060, but based on what scientists are seeing now the Arctic may be facing summers without ice within 20 years.答案：C. iceless summers in the Arctic.Passage 212. Q:What is often necessary for carrying through a task?答案：D. A strong determination13. Q: What is the finding of the new study?答案：B. It is vital to take breaks between demanding mental tasks.14.Q: What do we learn about European participants as compared with their American counterparts?原文：They asked 1100 Americans and 1600 Europeans to grade different statements such as after a challenging mental activity, my energy is depleted and I must rest to get it refueled again or I can focus on a mental task for long periods without feeling tired.Although there was little difference between men and women overall. Americans were more likely to admit to needing breaks after completing mentally challenging tasks European participants on the other hand claimed they were able to keep going答案：D. They could keep on working longer.15. Q: What do the research say concerning people‘s feelings about willpower?答案：A. They are subject to change.Lecture 116. Q:what did the researchers at Oxford University conclude?原文：In 2013, researchers at Oxford University did a study on the future of work. They concluded that almost one in every two jobs has a high risk of being automated by machines. Machine learning is the technology that‘s responsible for most of this disrup tion. It’s the most powerful branch of artificial intelligence. It allows machines to learn from data and copy some of the things that humans can do.答案：A. About half of current jobs might be automated.17. Q: What do we learn about Kaggle companies winning programs?原文：In 2012, Kaggle challenged its community to build a program that could grade high school essays. The winning programs were able to match the grades given by human teachers.答案：D. They could grade high-school essays just like human teachers.18. Q: What is the fundamental limitation on machine learning?原文：The fundamental limitation of machine learning is that it needs to learn from large volumes of past data. But humans don’t. We have the ability to connect seemingly different threads to solve problems we‘ve never seen before.答案：C. It has to rely on huge amounts of previous data.Lecture 219. Q:What has the speaker previously talked about?原文：we‘ve talked recently about the importance of sustainable energy. We’ve also talked about the different theories on how that can be done. So far, our discussions have all been theoretical.答案：D. The theoretical aspects of sustainable energy.20. Q: What is Tim Casselman trying to do in Sacramento?原文：Well, one engineer, Tim Casselman, believes it‘s possible. And his home city of Sacramento, California should see the technology’s first test as part of the upgrading of its rail yard. Casselman, who is an inventor and self-proclaimed steam visionary, is campaigning for a new steam train that runs without any fire and could run on an existing 10 kilometer line drawing tourists and perhaps offering city commuters a green alternative to their cars. Casselman wants to build an array of solar magnifying mirrors at one end of the line to collect and focus heat onto water filled tubes.答案：A. Drive train with solar energy,21. Q:what has a Japanese research team tried to do?原文：University in Japan has studied materials that can store large amounts of heat when heated. These materials turn from a solid into a liquid absorbing energy as they change phase. The liquid is maintained above its melting point until steam is required at which point the liquid is allowed to turn back into a solid releasing its stored energy another team at Nagoya University in Japan has tested calcium compound as an energy storage material. Heating this chemical compound drives off carbon dioxide gas leaving calcium oxide the gas can be stored under pressure and attain to recover the energy the gas is fed back over the calcium oxide. In theory says Valentijn this can create a high enough temperature to generate superheated steam.答案：B. Find a new material for storing energy.Lecture 322. Q:what is one cause of the current crisis in care for the elderly in England?原文：First, people are living longer with a lot more complex needs. Second, they rely on asystem that has long been marked by a poor relation between national health and social-careservices.答案：D. The poor relation between national health and social care services.23. Q: What does the speaker say about residential and community care?原文：The care was substantially provided by voluntary services which worked together with local authorities as they long had with eligibility based on income.答案：A. It was mainly provided be voluntary services.24. Q: What made management of care for the elderly more difficult in the 1980s?答案：B. Their reference for private services.25.Q:What does the speaker say about older people in England?原文：Why has 60 years of criticism produced so little change. Discrimination against older people has a long history. Additionally, those affected by inadequate health and social care are too vulnerable to launch the protests that have addressed other forms of discrimination.答案：C. They have long been discriminated against.听力原文六级听力conversation 1Hey I just read a great book about physics. I think you‘d like it. It’s called the physics of the world. It‘s written by a scientist named Sylvia Mendez.Oh I read that book. It was great. The writer is a warm and competent guide to the mysteries of physics. I think it promises enrichment for any reader from those who know little about science to the career physicist.And it‘s refreshing to see a strong curious clever woman adding her voice to the scientific discourse and a field that has been traditionally dominated by men. I think she has to be commended for making an effort to include anecdotes about little known female scientists.You know they were often victims of a generation firmly convinced that the woman’s place was in the home.I like how the book is clearly written with each chapter brought to life by pieces of fascinating knowledge. For example in one chapter she exposes a myth that I‘ve heard taught by university physics professors. I’ve often heard that medieval glass windows are thicker at the bottom because glass flows like a fluid. This, she shows, is not true. The distortion is actually thanks to a peculiarity of the glassmakers process.Yeah I like how she cultivates scientific engagement by providing a host of Do It Yourself experiments that bring the same foundational principles of classical physics that govern everything from the solar system to your kitchen table. From using complex laws of physics to test whether a spinning egg is cooked to measuring atmospheric pressure by lifting a piece of cardboar, Her hands-on examples make her book a truly interactive read.Yes I must say this a equation-free book is an ideal read for scientists of all stripes, anyone teaching science and even people who dislike physics.Question 1：what does the woman say about the book the man recommended?Question 2：what can we find in the book the man recommended?Question 3：How does the author bring her book to life?Question 4：How does the book cultivate readers interest in physics?conversation 2A：Hi professor. I was hoping I could have a moment of your time if you‘re not too busy. I’m having some problems getting started on my dissertation and I was hoping you could give me some advice on how to begin.B：Sure. I have quite a few students though. So can you remind me what your topic is?A：the general topic I chose is aesthetics, but that‘s as far as I’ve got I don‘t really know where to go from there.B：Yeah, that‘s much too large a topic. You really need to narrow it down in order to make it more accessible. Otherwise you’ll be writing a book.A：Exactly. That‘s what I wanted to ask you about. I was hoping it would be possible for me to change topics. I’m really more interested in nature than beauty.B：I‘m afraid you have to adhere to the assigned topic. Still, If you’re interested in nature, then that certainly can be worked into your dissertation. We‘ve talked about Hume before in class right.A：Oh yeah, he‘s the philosopher who wrote about where our ideas of beauty come from.B：Exactly. I suggest you go to the library and get a copy of his biography. Start from there. But remember to stick to the parameters of the assignment. This paper is a large part of your cumulative grade. So make sure to follow the instructions. If you take a look at his biography. You can get a good idea of how his life experiences manifest themselves in his theories of beauty. specifically the way he looked towards nature as the origin of what we find beautiful.A：Great. Thanks for taking the time to answer my questions, Professor. I‘ll let you get back to class now.B：If there‘s anything else you need, please come see me in my office any time.Question 5：What is the man‘s problem?Question 6 What does the professor think of the man‘s topic?Question 7 What’s the man really more interested in?Question 8 what does the professor say the man has to do?passage 1During the arctic winter from October to March, the average temperature in the frozen north typically hovers around minus 20 degrees Celsius. But this year the Arctic is experiencing much higher temperatures. On February the 20th the temperature in Greenland climbed above freezing or zero degrees Celsius and it stayed there for over 24 hours. Then on February the 24th the temperature on Greenland‘s northern tip reached six degrees Celsius. Climate scientists describe the phenomenon as stunning. Weather conditions that drive this bizarre temperature surge have visited the Arctic before. They typically appear about once in a decade. However, the last such increase in temperature took place two years ago. This is troubling as climbing arctic temperatures combined with rapid sea ice loss are creating a new type of climate feedback loop which could accelerate Arctic warming. Indeed, sea ice cover in the Arctic is melting faster than expected. Without those masses of cooling sea ice, warm air brought to the Arctic can penetrate further inland than it ever did before. The air can stay warmer longer too. This drives additional melting. Overall earth is warming at a rapid pace. 2014 through 2017 rank as the hottest years on record and the Arctic is warming twice as fast as any place else on earth. This raises unique challengesfor Arctic wildlife and indigenous people who depend on Arctic ecosystems to survive. Previously climate forecasts predicted that Arctic summer ice would disappear entirely by around 2060, but based on what scientists are seeing now the Arctic may be facing summers without ice within 20 years.Question 9.What did climate scientists describe as stunning?A) The unprecedented high temperature in Greenland.Question 10. What does the passage say about that temperature surge in the Arctic?Question 11. what may occur in 20 years according to scientists’recent observations?Passage2A good dose of willpower is often necessary to see any task through whether it‘s sticking to a spending plan or finishing a great novel. And if you want to increase that willpower. A new study suggests you just simply have to believe you have it. According to this study, what matters most is what we think about our willpower. If we bel ieve it’s a finite resource, we act that way, we feel exhausted and need breaks between demanding mental tasks. However, people who view their willpower as a limitless resource get energized instead. The researchers used a psychological assessment tool to test the validity of the study. They asked 1100 Americans and 1600 Europeans to grade different statements such as after a challenging mental activity, my energy is depleted and I must rest to get it refueled again or I can focus on a mental task for long periods without feeling tired.[00：01：08] Although there was little difference between men and women overall. Americans were more likely to admit to needing breaks after completing mentally challenging tasks European participants on the other hand claimed they were able to keep going. Based on the findings, the researchers suggest that the key to boosting your willpower is to believe that you have an abundant supply of it. Your feelings about your willpower affect the way you behave. But these feelings are changeable, they said. Changing your beliefs about the nature of your self-control can have positive effects on character development. This leads to healthier behaviors and perceptions of other people.Question 12 What is often necessary for carrying through a task?Question 13 What is the finding of the new study?Question 14 What do we learn about European participants as compared with their American counterparts?Question 15 What do the research say concerning people‘s feelings about willpower?lecture 1Here is my baby niece Sarah. Her mum is a doctor and her dad is a lawyer. By the time Sarah goes to college the jobs her parents do are going to look dramatically different. In 2013,researchers at Oxford University did a study on the future of work. They concluded that almost one in every two jobs has a high risk of being automated by machines. Machine learning is the technology that‘s responsible for most of this disruption. It’s the most powerful branch of artificial intelligence. It allows machines to learn from data and copy some of the things that humans can do. My company, Kaggle, operates on the cutting edge of machine learning. We bring together hundreds of thousands of experts to solve important problems for industry and academia. This gives us an unique perspective on what machines can do, what they can‘t do and what jobs they might automate or threaten. Machine learning started making its way into industry in the early 90s. It started with relatively simple tasks. It started with things like assessing credit risk from loan applications, sorting the mail by reading handwritten zip codes. Over the past few years, we have made dramatic breakthroughs. Machine learning is now capable of far, far more complex tasks. In 2012, Kaggle challenged its community to build a program that could grade high school essays. The winning programs were able to match the grades given by human teachers. Now given the right data, machines are going to outperform humans at tasks like this. A teacher might read 10000 essays over a 40-year career. A machine can read millions of essays within minutes. We have no chance of competing against machines on frequent high-volume tasks, but there are things we can do that machines cannot. Where machines have made very little progress is in tackling novel situations. Machines can’t handle things they haven‘t seen many times before. The fundamental limitation of machine learning is that it needs to learn from large volumes of past data. But humans don’t. We have the ab ility to connect seemingly different threads to solve problems we‘ve never seen before.Question 16. what did the researchers at Oxford University conclude?Question 17. What do we learn about Kaggle companies winning programs?Question 18. What is the fundamental limitation on machine learning?lecture 2we‘ve talked recently about the importance of sustainable energy. We’ve also talked about the different theories on how that can be done. So far, our discussions have all been theoretical. Now I have a practical question for you all. Can you run a 140,000 kilogram train on just the steam generated by solar power? Well, one en gineer, Tim Casselman, believes it‘s possible. And his home city of Sacramento, California should see the technology’s first test as part of the upgrading of its rail yard. Casselman, who is an inventor and self-proclaimed steam visionary, is campaigning for a new steam train that runs without any fire and could run on an existing 10 kilometer line drawing tourists and perhaps offering city commuters a green alternative to their cars. Casselman wants to build an array of solar magnifying mirrors at one end of the line to collect and focus heat onto water filled tubes. This would generate steam that could be used to filltanks on a small steam train without the use of fire. Supplying power to trains in this way would offer the shortest distance from well to wheels he says with the least amount of energy lost. According to Harry Valentijn, a Canadian engineer who is researching modern steam technology, a special tank measuring 2 by 10 metres could store over 750 kilowatt hours of energy as high pressure steam enough to pull a two car train for an hour or so. Energy to drive a steam locomotive can be stored in other materials besides water for example a team at Tohoku University in Japan has studied materials that can store large amounts of heat when heated. These materials turn from a solid into a liquid absorbing energy as they change phase. The liquid is maintained above its melting point until steam is required at which point the liquid is allowed to turn back into a solid releasing its stored energy another team at Nagoya University in Japan has tested calcium compound as an energy storage material. Heating this chemical compound drives off carbon dioxide gas leaving calcium oxide the gas can be stored under pressure and attain to recover the energy the gas is fed back over the calcium oxide. In theory says Valentijn this can create a high enough temperature to generate superheated steam.Question 19：What has the speaker previously talked about?Question 20：What is Tim Casselman trying to do in Sacramento?Question 21：what has a Japanese research team tried to do?Lecture 3Today‘s crisis in care for older people in England has two main causes.First,people are living longer with a lot more complex needs. Second, they rely on a system that has long been marked by a poor relation between national health and social-care services.Current services originate in two key measures. They are the National Health Service and the 1948 National Assistance Act. This required local government to provide residential accommodation for older people and supervise care homes run by independent organizations.They also provided home and community services including meals, day centers and home helpers and other subsidized services. The National Health Service was free and wholly publicly provided. It delivered the best health-care for all. No such vision guided residential and community care though. The care was substantially provided by voluntary services which worked together with local authorities as they long had with eligibility based on income. Today, life expectancy has risen from 66 for a male at birth in 1948 to around 80 now. In addition, there is better overall health and improved medical knowledge and care. This means an unprecedented number of people are surviving longer in conditions requiring expert support. Families provide at least as much care as they ever did. Even so, they can rarely without subsidised support address serious personal needs. Care for older people faced persistent criticism as these trends became apparent. From the early 1960s, local authorities were required to plan health and welfare services. The aim was to enable older people to remain in their own homes for as long as possible, but thisincreased concern about the lack of coordination between free health and paid-for social care. Through the 1970s, a number of measures sought to improve matter. However at a time of financial crisis, funding diminished and little changed. In the 1980s, the government cut spending. Meanwhile, preference for private over public services made management even more difficult. Simultaneously, the number of sick older people grew. Governments emphasized the need to improve services. They did so though while doing little to stop the erosion of available aid. Services were irregular across authorities. Unless you were prepared to pay, they were increasingly difficult to obtain for any but the most severely disabled. Why has 60 years of criticism produced so little change. Discrimination against older people has a long history. Additionally, those affected by inadequate health and social care are too vulnerable to launch the protests that have addressed other forms of discrimination.Question 22 what is one cause of the current crisis in care for the elderly in England?Question 23. What does the speaker say about residential and community care?Question 24. What made management of care for the elderly more difficult in the 1980s?Question 25. What does the speaker say about older people in England?。

BBC英语听力2018年18月合辑（文本+翻译）：BBC1810The Chinese activist Chen Guangcheng has appealed to the central government for justice after making a dramatic escape from hous e arrest. One activist told the BBC that Mr Chen, who's blind, was helped to climb the garden wall at his rural house and was taken to the US embassy last Monday. There's been no confirmation or denial from the US State Department. Charles Scanlon reports.Activists have told of a daring rescue mission, in which the blind campaigner was smuggled out of his home in a rural village which has been surrounded by plain-clothes agents. He was driven across country, and then transferred to another car and taken to an undisclosed location in Beijing. From there, Chen Guangcheng recorded a video making a direct appeal to the Prime Min ister Wen Jiabao, who's seen as the most liberal member of the leadership. Mr Chen said he and his wife had been beaten and abused by local officials, and he wanted to know if this was pa rt of the government's policy.（这两段因涉及国内政治问题略去。

2018年12月News 1A device that weighs less than one kilogram is part of a mission that will allow scientists to deliver fourth generation or 4G mobile coverage to the moon in successful， the tiny device will provide the moon with its first ever mobile phone lunar network will support high definition streaming of video and data between the moon and network is part of a mission to the is a project with the goal of landing the first privately paid for mission to the The 4G mission is set to launch from Cape Canaveral in the United States on a space X Falcon 9 rocket in to the moon intends to establish and test the first elements of a communications network on the scientists working on the project opted to build a 4G rather than a fifth generation or 5G is because fifth generation networks are still in testing and trial means that a 5G network may not yet be stable enough to work on the moon‘s surfaceQuestion 1：What are scientists planning to doQuestion 2：Why did scientists choose to set up a 4G network in their missionNews 2It‘s responded to a fire Wednesday night at an abandoned mall in fire was reported at 9：26 pm at an old shopping center on Michigan Avenue near ’s fire engines， two trucks and two chiefs responded to the had the fire under control in about 45 minutes and managed to contain the fire to its point of There were some people inside the building when the fire broke out but there were no reports of any investigators have responded to the scene but have not yet determined the cause of the will remain on the scene until later this morning to ensure that the fire doesn‘t start up shopping mall had not been in use since 2014 City Halldeveloped a plan to knock down the building and replace it with affordable the plan was dropped due to lack of funds.Question 3：What does the news item say about the fireQuestion4：What had City Hall planned to doNews 3Potato chips in Japan are being sold for 6X their normal is after the country‘s main manufacturer stopped sales due t o a potato and floods and its main potato growing region last year caused the worst harvest and more than 3 media reports suggest Calbee and its main rival Koike-ya are halting almost 50 products.“We don‘t know when we’ll be able to restart”， a company spokesman lovers are panic buying and many supermarket shelves are laws limit the amount of imported potatoes that can be used in Japanese made Japan says fear of disease is its main reason to block fresh still only allows potatoes from selected US is only at certain times and on condition that they are processed at factories based near Japanese ports.But global warming has raised the possibility that domestic produce could be seriously affected by rare weather events more often.Question 5：What problem is Japan facingQuestion 6：Why does Japan limit the import of potatoesQuestion 7：What might affect Japanese domestic produceConversation 1M：‘s lectures are so boring.W： Yes， he is not a very exciting the subject is interesting.M： During every one of his lectures， I try to listen I really after about 10 minutes my mind begins to wander and I lose I see that you seem to be do you stay focused through the entire hourW： Well， what I do is keep my pen moving.M： What do you meanW：It‘s a method of active concentration I read of the most effective ways to concentrate is to write things it has to be done by hand， not typing on a see writing by hand forces you to actually engage with what you’re learning in a more physical w ay.M： Do you review your notes afterwards thenW：Sometimes but that‘s not notes may or may not be useful but the point is that by writing down what says I can follow his line of thinking more In fact， sometimes I draw a little too.M： You draw in class and that helps me pay attentionW： Yes， honestly it works for just draw little lines and nonsense was also in that article I can keep the mind active， prevent getting bored and help to the point is to listen hard while keeping the pen I‘m at home and I need to study what I do is read out has a similar effect to writing by helps memorize information in a physical way.Question does the man think of ‘s lecturesQuestion does the woman do during ‘s lecturesQuestion does the woman draw in classQuestion does the woman say about reading out loudConversation 2M： And where is thisF ：These photos are from the Taj Mahal in went there about ten years ago for our honeymoon.M： Was it romantic.F： Taj Mahal was a very romantic guide told us there is a famous love story behind this building that all Indians learn in think it was during the 1600 and the princess at that time died while giving birth to her 14th Emperor loved the princess so much and was so sad when she died that he ordered the palace to be built in her honor.M： Wow ！ That sounds very looks amazing.F：Yes it‘s ’s also larger in real life than it looks in the The building is very tall and there are gardens in a wall around it ‘s all built in this white stone and some walls of the building are decorated with jewels.M ：It must have been very crowded when you were there.F：Yes it‘s a very famous tourist there are thousands of visitors every day.M： Was the rest of India crowdedF：Yes， very crowded in many was sometimes so crowded that it was difficult to walk along the streets especially through busy there are so many was terrible but the people were culture is amazing and we had a great time.M：What about the foodF： the Indian food is are lots of different dishes to try and every region has its own special food.Question what purpose did the woman go to IndiaQuestion was the Taj Mahal builtQuestion does the woman say about the Taj MahalQuestion 15 what is the woman‘s impressi on of Indian citiesPassage 1A Pew Research Center survey of more than 1000 Americans conducted in April 2016 finds that Americans continue to express largely positive views about the current state of their local public instance around three quarters say that public libraries provide them with the resources they need and 66 percent say the closing of their local public library would have a major impact on their notably just 33 percent say this would have a major impact on them personally or on their A majority of Americans feel libraries are doing a good job of providing a safe place for people to hang out or spend time as well as opening up educational opportunities for people of all ages and roughly half think their libraries contribute a lot to their communities in terms of helping spark creativity among young people and providing a trusted place for people to learn about new in past Pew Research Center surveys of library use the April 2016 survey also measured Americans usage of and engagement with ， 53 percent of Americans ages 16 and older have had some interaction with the puppet library in the past year either through an in person visit or using a library Web site some 48 percent of adults specifically visited a library in the past 12 modest increase from the 44 percent who said that in late 2015.Question 16：What do most Americans say about local public librariesQuestion 17：how can local public libraries benefit young peopleQuestion 18：what does the 2016 survey show about adult library usersPassage 2A Savannah cat is a crossbreed between a domestic cat and a medium-sized wild African cat called the unusual cross became popular among breeders at the end of the in 2001， the International Cat Association accepted it as a new registered savannahs are tall and slim and can weigh up to nine point one kilograms， making them one of the largest breeds of cats that people can have a spotted code similar to that of many types of wild cats and their ears are very are also commonly compared to dogs in their loyalty and can be trained to walk on a lead and to fetch， and often noted characteristic of the Savannah is its jumping are known to jump on top of doors and high can leap metres high from a standing Cats are typically known for being very inquisitive and so are the often learn how to open doors and Savannah cats do not fear water and will play with or even dive into owners even shower with their Savannah Cats， presenting a water bowl to Savannah may also prove a challenge， as some will promptly begin to bat all the water out of the bowl until it is empty using their front paws.Question do we learn about the savannah catQuestion is characteristic of Savannah catsQuestion 21 What do some people do with their Savannah catsPassage 3When children start school for the very 1st time parents often feel a sense of excitement coupled with a touch of sadness at the end of an is the start of a new adventure for children playing and interacting with new friends sharing， taking turns and settling into a new routine.But of course，this is not the start of your child‘s education which in fact began at then，u would have been your child’s most influential this time at home， ur child would have learnt more than at any other periodin their your child‘s first year in school much time will be spent in learning to read and they need to know that this is fun and Ur child will naturally copy u so it is important that u are seen reading and enjoying books newspapers and magazines rather than just absorbed in an excellent education should be a close partnership between parents and child’s year splits fairly neatly into thirds： a 3rd at school， a 3rd asleep and a third awake at home or on holiday.Irrespective of the quality of a school a child‘s home life is of key is the determining factor of their academic child may have started on a new journey but ur work is far from finished.Question 22 How do parents feel when their children start going to schoolQuestion 23 What doe s the passage say about children‘s educationQuestion 24 What should parents do for the success of their children‘s educationQuestion does the passage say is the key factor of loinbo’s academic success。

CRI英语听力2018年18月合辑（文本）：Chinese-Tablet-Computers-Find-New-Ways-to-CompeteThe competition among different brands of tablet computers in China is getting hotter and hotter.Nearly every electronic manufacturer is producing their own brand of pad. The Chinese ones are also racking their brains for ways to maintain a market share.ReporterFor many Chinese consumers, the major purpose of a tablet computer is for entertainment. Some say that they are not very user-friendly for work purposes. Facing fierce competition, some Chinese brands have found unique ways to grab more consumers.Xiao Yu has just met his insurance manager to renew a contract. To his surprise, the manager processes the whole deal on a tablet computer, LePad produced by Lenovo. Xiao says using a touch pad like this is quite innovative."The electronic way of processing a deal is very convenient and transparent. I received a text message on my mobile phone telling me how much money I've paid. It also saved time."As the largest domestic brand, Lenovo has signed contracts with several insurance companies to equip their insurance brokers with LePad and gave it a new name: The Mobile Deal Platform. The prices range from three to four thousand yuan each. China Pacific Insurance President Xu Jinghui says they are cooperating with Lenovo to enhance their working efficiency."We estimate that half of our business will be covered by the platform system, and 30 percent of our brokers will process deals using LePad."Lenovo Manager Wang Lei says Chinese brands need to compete with foreign brands by seeking new opportunities in a Chinese way."We've noticed that consumer goods companies such as P&G and Coca Cola have lots of salespeople. Insurance companies have a great number of brokers. They need to visit customers all the time. They need to carry a user friendly mobile platform for them to process deals. I think this is a blue ocean opportunity."Like Lenovo, some other Chinese brands have found their own way of competing for a larger market share by providing personalized services for different customers. Thisway, they can not only sell more of their tablets, but also promote their work-related applications.For CRI, I'm Liu Min.。

CRI英语听力2018年18月合辑（文本）：New-UN-Under-Sec-Gen-Stresses-DevelopmentChinese diplomat Wu Hongbo has been sworn in as an undersecretary general of the United Nations. Wu says his work will focus primarily on sustainable development.Su Yi has more:As the newly appointed UN undersecretary general for economic and social affairs, Wu Hongbo says he will pay great attention to sustainable development.From his perspective, the UN's Millennium Development Goals must be achieved in three years, while the recent Rio+20 Summit has just created a framework for sustainable development in the future."I have just taken office, but one point is very clear: That is, in the next three years I will lead my team to focus on the Millennium Development Goals. In the meantime, we also need to pay attention to the work after the Rio+20 Summit. I believe these two aspects will be interwoven, and that will help achieve sustainable and inclusive development of the world community, which will benefit all."The Millennium Development Goals, or MDGs, are eight international development goals that all 193 UN member states and several international organizations have agreed to achieve by 2018. They include eradicating extreme poverty and hunger, promoting gender equality and empowering women, and ensuring environmental sustainability.The UN's Rio+20 Summit, held in Rio de Janeiro in June, focused on reconciling the economic and environmental goals of the global community to promote sustainable development.Wu says in the past, what came to most people's minds when speaking about development was simply less developed countries.But now the concept of development has changed and become an international issue.One of Wu's major focuses will be creating a better world for future generations."The MDGs are mainly targeted at developing nations, but sustainable development includes three areas - society, the economy and the environment. Sustainable development has more content than the MDGs. I understand that in the future our goals for sustainable development will cover some part of it."But the diplomat also stresses that the international community should pay special attention to developing countries."Developing countries are afraid that in case the scope of the MDGs is expanded, the amount of international aid they receive will be less. At the same time, we should work to protect the interests of developing and less developed countries."Before he was appointed UN undersecretary general, Wu served as China's assistant foreign minister and the country's ambassador to Germany.Wu says his UN appointment marks a big transition from his role as a Chinese diplomat to an international civil servant. But he believes serving the international community and China's interests are not conflicting tasks.Wu has pledged that he and his team at the UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs will try to implement objectives of the Rio+20 Summit and map out a development strategy after the Millennium Development Goals expire in 2018.For CRI, I'm Su Yi.。

CRI英语听力2018年18月合辑（文本）：China-Cuts-Stocks-Trading-Costs-AgainThe China Securities Regulatory Commission announced that it will further cut stock market transaction fees in a bid to ease burdens on investors amid sluggish market sentiment. The latest announcement marked the third cut in securities transaction costs this year. Experts say a slight rebound brought on by the reduced costs is expected but that it won't be a dramatic change.Wang Wei has more.The China Securities Regulatory Commission said in an online statement that the transaction fees of A shares on the Shanghai and Shenzhen boards will be cut by 20 percent on September 1.The China Securities Depository and Clearing Corp will also reduce registration fees for A-share transactions on the Shanghai bourse by 20 percent, and according to the statement, the trading costs on China's four major futures exchange platforms will be cut by 6.25 percent to 50 percent.Yao Guang, General Manager of Galaxy Futures Company, says reducing transaction fees lowers the cost of trading for investors."For example, we previously paid one yuan for a certain amount of goods, but now, we only need to pay 0.1 yuan for the same amount of goods. So, the cost of trading is lower, and investors will get more benefits. What's more important is that lowering of the trading cost is in line with the international market."The latest cut marks the third this year, following two adjustments in the past two months.On June 1, the Shanghai and Shenzhen stock exchanges lowered the transaction costs of A shares by 25 percent, and cut the transaction commissions of futures products by 30 percent.Last month, the National Development and Reform Commission and the Ministry of Finance jointly announced that the CSRC would reduce securities trading fees from 0.18 percent of the annual transaction value to 0.18 percent, while also removing the regulation fees for securities investment funds and bonds.According to the CSRC, the three cuts will save around 15.5 billion yuan, or about 2.4 billion US dollars, in trading costs for investors this year, based on the tradingvolumes in 2018.Chinese stock markets hit their lowest levels in half a year in July. Also, the National Bureau of Statistics said last month that the country's GDP growth was 7.6 percent in the second quarter, the lowest figure in three years.Some analysts say the weaker profitability of Chinese listed companies has depressed investor confidence and added pressure to capital markets; however, they point out that by reducing trading costs the efficiency of capital markets will be boosted. The lower fees may help optimize the market in the following months.Tang Yonggang, an analyst from Hong Yuan Securities believes the market may rebound slightly in the second half due to a stronger economic outlook. But he also reminds investors to be cautious."From the historical point of view and based on market discipline, increase and decrease in trading costs may not be able to change the developing trend in the market. It may only bring a small impact over a short period. Although a slight rebound will be probably seen in the market due to lowering trading costs, the slumping market won't change dramatically."According to the CSRC, the market-oriented reform will continue with improved supervision to protect the investors' interests and boost the market. Three packages of regulations for insurers' investments in the capital market are under review and are expected to be released for public consultation. The packages may include rules for investing in securities, equities and property.For CRI, I am Wang Wei.。

CRI英语听力2018年18月合辑（文本）：China-School-Football-ProgramThe most popular spectator sport in China is the beautiful game of football. Yet, despite recent massive investment in China's domestic league, the country lags far behind nations such as the United States, South Korea and Japan in terms of grassroots development. The government is hoping to change all this via the China School Football Program, first initiated in 2018. This year, they have enlisted expert help to boost the program's chances of success.CRI's Stuart Wiggin has more¡In 2018, Chinese authorities recognized the need to foster grassroots development in order to improve the standard of football within the country. The China School Football Program, a joint cooperation between the Sports Ministry and the Education Ministry, with the Chinese Football Association on board as technical consultant, aims to provide children across the country with the chance to get involved in football from a young age.In August of this year, Tom Byer, a renowned youth development coach, famous in Japan for training a generation of children via workshops, comic books and television programs, was enlisted to provide support to the CSF and develop grassroots football across China. Byer, a former professional player himself, has devoted his post-professional career to developing grassroots football in Asia. The success of Japanese football in recent years has been directly attributed to Byers' efforts in encouraging development from the bottom up.Soundbite Tom Byer: "I got heavy into youth development in Japan, and I introduced a technical coaching program that was modeled after the Ducthman Wiel Coerver, who basically created a program for young players with the idea of trying to make their technical ability to much better."The CSF represents an attempt to start delivering programs and football through schools as opposed to pursuing a top-down approach and only investing at the very upper echelons of the game. Tom Byer talked about the importance of utilizing such an approach.Soundbite Tom Byer 2: "It's really about putting your resources into the young kids and focusing on them, but in China and a lot of other places, they're throwing money at the top but the bottom line is it doesn't work. It has to be done organically, it has to be done from the bottom, and grown from the bottom up so there's a healthy platform, and you get millions of kids playing the game."Tom Byers' partner Marcus Kam, previously the director of sports marketing for Adidas, elaborated upon the goals of the CSF.Marcus Kam "the whole platform is not about producing the next best player, it would be nice to have that as a bi-product, but the football playing population in China has shrunk immensely, especially at youth level. One of the key things is to re-popularize football, try to get football into the school agenda or PE agenda, and just getting more kids to play.At the moment, Byers is determined to get the CSF coaches up to speed on basic fundamental technical training, so that the children who participate in the program can acquire the basic level of skills needed to enjoy football and want to continue to play in the future. But Marcus Kam pointed out that the CSF also faces an obstacle in the form of the traditional views of parents."We also have to encounter the fact that many parents still see sports as a distraction, so on top of just teaching kids basic football skills, we're also communicating with the parents, and teaching the principals of schools that sport is part of education. You have to have kids that are healthy to have kids that are smart."Interestingly enough, Tom Byer also noted that the improvement of grassroots football in China will not only benefit the country, but also the entire footballing region."A country like Japan needs a healthy China. The problem is, now Japan has become so strong, that to really get to that next level, just like when I talk about players, if you want to get the best players better you've got to improve the lower levels; same thing on a country level. For Japan to get to the next level, they need a strong Korea, which they have, they need Australia, they need China. What happens is, when Japan plays in qualifiers, whether its Olympics or AFC, they kind of cruise through them.There are 300 million children under the age of 14 in China. This remarkable figure presents a challenge for authorities when attempting to carry out coordinated programs which aim to promote sports. At present, the CSF program runs across 90 cities and targets children from the age of 8 through to early teens. There are plans to extend the program to high school and university students in the coming years. However, Tom Byer pointed out the need to manage expectations with grassroots football, emphasizing the fact that this is a long term program, the results of which will not be immediate."There are no quick successes in grassroots football. It's like a ten, twenty year program. Japan has only just started to see the benefits of that."Nonetheless, it is clear that the authorities are starting to take grassrootsdevelopment seriously, and over the coming years, the popularity of football among younger children should hopefully increase.For CRI, I'm Stuart Wiggin.。

2018年12月六级英语听力原文（完整版）第一部分写作Part I Writing (30 minutes)Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write an essay on how to balance job responsibilities and personal interests. You can cite examples to illustrate your views. You should write at least 150 words but no more than 200 words.2018年12月大学英语六级考试真题(第2套)Part I Writing (30 minutes)Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write an essay on how to balance academic study and extracurriculum activities. You can cite examples to illustrate your views. You should write at least 150 words but no more than 200 words.2018年12月大学英语六级考试真题(第3套)Part I Writing (30 minutes)Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write an essay on how to balance work and leisure. You can cite examples to illustrate your views. You should write at least 150 words but no more than 200 words.2018年12月英语六级真题作文(如何平衡工作和休闲)【六级作文一真题原文】Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay on how to balance work and leisure. You have to write at least 150 words but no more than 200 words。

BBC英语听力2018年18月合辑（文本+翻译）：BBC1818The UN special envoy to Syria, Kofi A nnan, has indicated that he's gravely concerned about reports that Syrians who speak to UN observers are being harassed or even killed by pro-government forces. Mr Annan's spokesman Ahmed Fawzi commented on reports from activists that a number of Syrians had been executed in the city of Hama after the UN team had visited. Mr Fawzi sai d the reports underlined the need to get more observers into Syria as soon as possible. He also said the UN had evidence that Syrian forces had not withdrawn all their heavy weaponry from urban centres.联合国赴叙利亚特使科菲·安南称，据悉那些曾与联合国观察员讲过话的叙利亚人正受到政府军的骚扰，甚至被杀害，对此他深表忧虑。

有报道称，自从联合国使团访问过后，许多叙利亚人在胡姆斯市被处决，安南的发言人Ahmed Fawzi对此发表评论。

他说，报道说明有必要向叙利亚尽快派遣更多观察员。

他说，联合国有证据表明，叙利亚军队并未将所有重型武器从城市中心撤出。

"The ceasefire is indeed extremely fragile, and we are calling upon the Syrian government to fully implement its commitments under the six-point plan, and this means withdrawal of all heavy armoury (and) from population centres and back to the barracks. And they are claiming that this has happened. Satellite imagery, however, and credible reports show that this has not fully happened."“停火协议非常薄弱，我们要求叙利亚政府彻底实施其对六点方案的承诺，这意味着将所有重型武器从人口密集区撤回兵营。

2018年12月四级英语听力真题第一套Part II Listening Comprehension (30 minutes)Section A News ReportDirections：In this section，you will hear threenews re ports。

At the end of each news report，you will hear two or three questions。

Both thenews report and the questions will be spoken only once。

After you hear a question，yo u mustchoose the best answer from the four choices marked A ），B），C）and D）。

Then mark thecorresponding letter o n Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre。

Questions 1 and 2 are based on the news report you have just heard.1. A) Land a space vehicle on the moon in 2019.B) Design a new generation of mobile phones.C) Set up a mobile phone network on the moon.D) Gather data from the moon with a tiny device.2. A) It is stable.B) It is durable.C) It is inexpensive.D) It is sophisticated.Questions 3 and 4 are based on the news report you have just heard.3. A) It lasted more than six hours.B) No injuries were yet reported.C) Nobody was in the building when it broke out.D) It had burned for 45 minutes by the time firefighter s arrived.4. A) Recruit and train more firefighters.B) Pull down the deserted shopping mall.C) Turn the shopping mall into an amusement park.D) Find money to renovate the local neighborhood.Questions 5 to 7 are based on the news report you have just heard.5. A) Shrinking potato farming.B) Heavy reliance on import.C) Widespread plant disease.D) Insufficient potato supply.6. A) It intends to keep its traditional diet.B) It wants to expand its own farming.C) It is afraid of the spread of disease.D) It is worried about unfair competition.7. A) Global warming.B) Ever-rising prices.C) Government regulation.D) Diminishing investment.Section B ConversationDirections: In this section,you will hear two long the end of each conversations you will hear four questions. Bo th the conversations and the question-s will be spoken only you hear a must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A,B, C, D.Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 wit h a single line through the center.Questions 8 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.8. A) Informative.B) Inspiring.C) Dull.D) Shallow.9. A) She types on a keyboard.B) She does recording.C) She takes photos.D) She takes notes.10. A) It keeps her mind active.B) It makes her stay awake.C) It enables her to think hard.D) It helps her kill time.11. A) It enables her to improve her pronunciation.B) It helps her better remember what she learns.C) It turns out to be an enjoyable way of learning.D) It proves to be far more effective than writing.Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you ha ve just heard.12. A) To spend her honeymoon.B) To try authentic Indian food.C) To take photos of the Taj Mahal.D) To trace the origin of a love story.13. A) In memory of a princess.B) In honor of a great emperor.C) To mark the death of an emperor of the 1600s.D) To celebrate the birth of a princess's 14th child.14. A) It looks older than expected.B) It is built of wood and bricks.C) It stores lots of priceless antiques.D) It has walls decorated with jewels.15. A) Their streets are narrow.B) They are mostly crowded.C) Each one has a unique character.D) Life can be tedious in some places.Section C PassageDirections：In this section,you will hear three the en d of each passage,you will hear three or four questions。

CNN英语听力2018年01月合辑（文本+翻译）：20180181If you think one vote can`t make a difference, don`t tell that to anyone involved with this week`s Iowa caucuses. I`m Carl Azuz. Thanks for spending part of your Thursday with CNN Student News.Eight votes -- that was the difference between first and second place for the Republican presidential candidates on Tuesday. Officials think it could be the closest finish ever in an Iowa Republican presidential contest.These were the top three candidates. Starting from the left, you have former governor Mitt Romney, and in the center, former senator Rick Santorum. Both of them got about 25 percent of the vote. But Romney had those eight additional votes, so he is the winner. U.S. Representative Ron Paul, on the right, came in third with 21 percent.The reactions to the Iowa results started coming in yesterday. Senator John McCain, who was the Republican Party`s presidential nominee four years ago endorsed Mitt Romney.U.S. Representative Michele Bachmann, who came in sixth place in Iowa, announced that she`s suspending her campaign. It`s not unusual to see some of the candidates who finish lower in these early contests drop out of the race for the White House.Next up is New Hampshire, which holds its primary next Tuesday. But before we move forward, here`s a look back at Tuesday`s coverage of the Iowa caucuses as the night unfolded.No one knows what will happen within the next few hours. One of these seven Republicans could take a step closer to the White House. Others may be forced to drop out of the race after Iowans have their say.Right down here at the end of the hall is where this process really begins and ends. This is a check-in table. As you can see, there are people signing their names and addresses, what have you, and if their name isn`t on the list, but if they want to participate in the caucus, they can simply sign up, register as a Republican, and then they`re eligible to do so.What you`re looking at right now is the votes being tabulated, those on each piece of paper is the name of one of the candidates.Here`s a Ron Paul.You can make a projection, a projection of sorts, not necessarily the kind ofprojection we normally make. But CNN now projects who will come in third, fourth, fifth, sixth and seventh. We can`t project who comes in first or second, because you saw how close it is between Santorum and Romney.Mitt Romney is 13 votes ahead of Rick Santorum, 13 votes separate Mitt Romney and Rick Santorum, 27,830 to 27,817, 92 percent of the precincts have reported. How close is this? I don`t think it could get much closer.John, one vote separating these two guys as we speak right now.As we speak, and we wait for the final vote to come in.Congratulations, Mitt Romney, winner of the 2018 Iowa caucuses. Congratulations, Senator Santorum, for a very close second place finish. Excellent race here. And congratulations, Congressman Paul and all the other candidates in the 2018 Iowa caucuses.Anderson, take a look -- the most important number we have right now is the bottom of the screen, 100 percent. That`s what we were waiting for, 100 percent of the precincts have now officially reported the Iowa caucuses. And take a look at this: Mitt Romney -- you see that check. He`s the winner, 30,015 votes; Rick Santorum, second, 30,018 votes. Mitt Romney wins by a grand total of eight votes.CNN iReports let you sound off on major news stories, like this year`s presidential election. Find out how to send in an iReport at our website, . You have to be at least 13 years old. Today`s assignment, in 30 seconds or less, tell us the political issue you think should get the most attention in the race for the White House.如果你认为1张选票不能左右选举结果,那告诉任何人不用参与这个星期的初选。

BBC英语听力2018年18月合辑（文本+翻译）：BBC1818The latest results from the first round of the French presidential election show that the Socialist Party challenger Francois Hollande will face the incumbent, Nicolas Sarkozy, in the second round next month. With 80% of the votes counted, Mr Hollande has 28% of the vote with Mr Sarkozy very close behind on 26.9%. Among those who will not make it to the second round is the far-right candidate Marine Le Pen of the National Front. She currently has 19% of the vote, the highest-ever share of the vote for the party.法国第一轮总统选举的最新结果显示，社会党竞争者奥朗德将在下月的第二轮竞选中与现任总统萨科奇角逐。

在所清点的80%选票中，奥朗德的支持率为28%，萨科奇紧随其后占26.9%。

无法进入第二轮竞选的有极右派国民阵线候选人勒庞，她的支持率为19%，这是该当迄今为止获得的最大支持率。

Both leading candidates have already addressed their supporters. President Sarkozy challenged Mr Hollande to three face-to-face electoral debates. He said France had a crucial choice to make.两位领先的候选人均已向支持者发表了演说，萨科奇总统在三次面对面竞选辩论中向奥朗德挑战质问。

2018年12月英语六级听力真题原文及答案Conversation 1d like A: Hey I just read a great book about physics. I think you’‘s written by a scientist it. It’s called the physics of the world. Itnamed Sylvia Mendez.B: Oh I read that book. It was great. The writer is a warm and competent guide to the mysteries of physics. I think it promises enrichment for any reader from those who know little about science to the career physicist.A: And it‘s refreshing to see a strong curious clever woman adding her voice to the scientific discourse and a field that has been traditionally dominated by men. I think she has to be commended for making an effort to include anecdotes about little known female scientists. You know they were often victims of a generation firmly convinced that the woman’s s place wasin the home.B: I like how the book is clearly written with each chapter brought to life by pieces of fascinating knowledge. For example in one chapter she exposes a myth that I‘ve heard taught by university physics professors. I’ve often heard that medieval glass windows are thicker at the bottom because glass flowslike a fluid. This, she shows, is not true. The distortion is actuallythanks to a peculiarity of the glassmakers process.A: Yeah I like how she cultivates scientific engagement by providing a host of Do It Yourself experiments that bring thesame foundational principles of classical physics that governeverything from the solar system to your kitchen table. Fromusing complex laws of physics to test whether a spinning egg iscooked to measuring atmospheric pressure by lifting a piece ofcardboard. Her hands-on examples make her book a trulyinteractive read.B: Yes, I must say this, a equation-free book is an ideal read for scientists of all stripes, anyone teaching science and evenpeople who dislike physics.Question 1:What does the woman say about the book the manrecommended?Question 2:What can we find in the book the man recommended?Question 3:How does the author bring her book to life? Question 4: How does the book cultivate readers interest in physics.Conversation 2A:Hi professor. I was hoping I could have a moment of your time if you‘re not too busy. I’m having some problems getting started on my dissertation and I was hoping you could give me some advice on how to begin.B:Sure. I have quite a few students though.So can you remindme what your topic is?s as far as I’A:The general topic I chose is aesthetics, but that‘ve got I don‘t really know where to go from there.B:Yeah, that‘s much too large a topic. You really need to narrowllit down in order to make it more accessible. Otherwise you’be writing a book.A:Exactly. That‘s what I wanted to ask you about. I was hopingm really moreit would be possible for me to change topics. I’interested in nature than beauty.B:I‘m afraid you have to adhere to the assigned topic. Still, If you’re interested in nature, then that certainly can be worked into your dissertation. We‘ve talked about Hume before in class right.A:Oh yeah, he‘s the philosopher who wrote about where our ideas of beauty come from.B:Exactly. I suggest you go to the library and get a copy of hisbiography. Start from there. But remember to stick to theparameters of the assignment. This paper is a large part of yourcumulative grade. So make sure to follow the instructions. Ifyou take a look at his biography. You can get a good idea ofhow his life experiences manifest themselves in his theories of beauty, specifically the way he looked towards nature as theorigin of what we find beautiful.A:Great. Thanks for taking the time to answer my questions,Professor. I‘ll let you get back to class now.B:If there‘s anything else you need, please come see me in my office any time.Question 5: What is the man‘s problem?s topic? Question 6:What does the professor think of the man‘Question 7:What’s the man really more interested in?Question 8:What does the professor say the man has to do? Passage 1During the arctic winter from October to March, the averagetemperature in the frozen north typically hovers around minus 20 degrees Celsius. But this year the Arctic is experiencing much higher temperatures. On February the 20th the temperature inGreenland climbed above freezing or zero degrees Celsius and it stayed there for over 24 hours. Then on February the 24th the temperature on Greenland‘s northern tip reached six degrees Celsius. Climate scientists describe the phenomenon as stunning. Weather conditions that drive this bizarretemperature surge have visited the Arctic before. They typically appear about once in a decade. However, the last such increasein temperature took place two years ago. This is troubling as climbing arctic temperatures combined with rapid sea ice lossare creating a new type of climate feedback loop which couldaccelerate Arctic warming. Indeed, sea ice cover in the Arctic ismelting faster than expected. Without those masses of coolingsea ice, warm air brought to the Arctic can penetrate furtherinland than it ever did before. The air can stay warmer longertoo. This drives additional melting. Overall earth is warming ata rapid pace. 2014 through 2017 rank as the hottest years onrecord and the Arctic is warming twice as fast as any place else on earth. This raises unique challenges for Arctic wildlife andindigenous people who depend on Arctic ecosystems to survive. Previously climate forecasts predicted that Arctic summer ice would disappear entirely by around 2060, but based on whatscientists are seeing now the Arctic may be facing summers without ice within 20 years.Question 9:What did climate scientists describe as stunning? Question 10:What does the passage say about that temperature surge in the Arctic?Question 11: What may occur in 20 years according to scientists’recent observations?Passage 2A good dose of willpower is often necessary to see any task through whether it‘s sticking to a spending plan or finishing a great novel. And if you want to increase that willpower. A new study suggests you just simply have to believe you have it. According to this study, what matters most is what we think about our willpower. If we believe it’s s a finite resource, we act that way, we feel exhausted and need breaks between demanding mental tasks. However, people who view their willpower as a limitless resource get energized instead. The researchers used a psychological assessment tool to test the validity of the study. They asked 1100 Americans and 1600 Europeans to grade different statements such as after a challenging mental activity, my energy is depleted and I mustrest to get it refueled again or I can focus on a mental task for long periods without feeling tired.Although there was little difference between men and women overall. Americans were more likely to admit to needing breaks after completing mentally challenging tasks European participants on the other hand claimed they were able to keep going. Based on the findings, the researchers suggest that the key to boosting your willpower is to believe that you have an abundant supply of it. Your feelings about your willpower affect the way you behave. But these feelings are changeable, they said. Changing your beliefs about the nature of your self-control can have positive effects on character development.This leads to healthier behaviors and perceptions of other people.Question 12:What is often necessary for carrying through a task?Question 13:What is the finding of the new study?Question 14: What do we learn about European participants ascompared with their American counterparts?Question 15:What do the research say concerning people‘sfeelings about willpower?Lecture 1Here is my baby niece Sarah. Her mum is a doctor and her dad is a lawyer. By the time Sarah goes to college the jobs her parents do are going to look dramatically different. In 2013, researchers at Oxford University did a study on the future ofwork.They concluded that almost one in every two jobs has a high risk of being automated by machines. Machine learning isthe technology that‘s responsible for most of this disruption. It’s the most powerful branch of artificial intelligence. It allows machines to learn from data and copy some of the things that humans can do. My company, Kaggle, operates on the cutting edge of machine learning. We bring together hundreds of thousands of experts to solve important problems for industry and academia. This gives us an unique perspective on what machines can do, what they can‘t do and what jobs they might automate or threaten. Machine learning started making its wayinto industry in the early 90s. It started with relatively simple tasks. It started with things like assessing credit risk from loanapplications, sorting the mail by reading handwritten zip codes. Over the past few years, we have made dramatic breakthroughs. Machine learning is now capable of far, far more complex tasks. In 2012, Kaggle challenged its community to build a programthat could grade high school essays. The winning programs were able to match the grades given by human teachers. Now given the right data, machines are going to outperform humans at tasks like this. A teacher might read 10000 essays over a 40-year career. A machine can read millions of essays withinminutes. We have no chance of competing against machines on frequent high-volume tasks, but there are things we can do thatmachines cannot. Where machines have made very little progress is in tackling novel situations. Machines can’t t handle things they haven‘t seen many times before. The fundamental limitation of machine learning is that it needs to learn from large volumes of past data. But humans don’t. We have the ability to connect seemingly different threads to solve problems we‘ve never seen before.Question 16.What did the researchers at Oxford Universityconclude?Question 17.What do we learn about Kaggle companieswinning programs?Question 18.What is the fundamental limitation on machinelearning?Lecture 2we‘ve talked recently about the importance of sustainable energy. We’ve also talked about the different theories on how that can be done. So far, our discussions have all been theoretical. Now I have a practical question for you all. Can you run a 140,000 kilogram train on just the steam generated bys solar power? Well, one engineer, Tim Casselman, believes it‘possible. And his home city of Sacramento, California shouldsee the technology’s first test as part of the upgrading of its rail yard. Casselman, who is an inventor and self-proclaimed steam visionary, is campaigning for a new steam train that runs without any fire and could run on an existing 10 kilometer line drawing tourists and perhaps offering city commuters a green alternative to their cars. Casselman wants to build an array of solar magnifying mirrors at one end of the line to collect and focus heat onto water filled tubes. This would generate steamthat could be used to fill tanks on a small steam train withoutthe use of fire. Supplying power to trains in this way would offer the shortest distance from well to wheels he says with the least amount of energy lost. According to Harry Valentijn, a Canadian engineer who is researching modern steam technology, a special tank measuring 2 by 10 metres could store over 750 kilowatt hours of energy as high pressure steam enough to pulla two car train for an hour or so. Energy to drive a steam locomotive can be stored in other materials besides water, for example, a team at Tohoku University in Japan has studied materials that can store large amounts of heat when heated. These materials turn from a solid into a liquid absorbing energyas they change phase. The liquid is maintained above its melting point until steam is required at which point the liquidis allowed to turn back into a solid releasing its stored energy. Another team at Nagoya University in Japan has tested calcium compound as an energy storage material. Heating this chemical compound drives off carbon dioxide gas, leaving calcium oxide. The gas can be stored under pressure and attain to recover the energy. The gas is fed back over the calcium oxide. In theory, says Valentijn, this can create a high enough temperature to generate superheated steam.Question 19: What has the speaker previously talked about?Question 20:What is Tim Casselman trying to do in Sacramento?Question 21: What has a Japanese research team tried to do?Lecture 3Today‘s crisis in care for older people in England has two maincauses.First,people are living longer with a lot more complex needs. Second, they rely on a system that has long been marked by a poor relation between national health and social-care services. Current services originate in two key measures. They are the National Health Service and the 1948 National Assistance Act.This required local government to provide residential accommodation for older people and supervise care homes runby independent organizations.They also provided home and community services including meals, day centers and home helpers and other subsidized services. The National Health Service was free and wholly publicly provided. It delivered the best health-care for all. Nosuch vision guided residential and community care though. The care was substantially provided by voluntary services which worked together with local authorities as they long had with eligibility based on income. Today, life expectancy has risenfrom 66 for a male at birth in 1948 to around 80 now. In addition, there is better overall health and improved medical knowledgeand care. This means an unprecedented number of people are surviving longer in conditions requiring expert support.Families provide at least as much care as they ever did. Even so,they can rarely without subsidised support address serious personal needs. Care for older people faced persistent criticism as these trends became apparent. From the early 1960s, local authorities were required to plan health and welfare services. The aim was to enable older people to remain in their ownhomes for as long as possible, but this increased concern about the lack of coordination between free health and paid-for socialcare. Through the 1970s, a number of measures sought to improve matter. However, at a time of financial crisis, funding diminished and little changed. In the 1980s, the government cut spending. Meanwhile, preference for private over public services made management even more difficult. Simultaneously, the number of sick older people grew. Governments emphasized the need to improve services. They did so though while doing little to stop the erosion of available aid. Services were irregular across authorities. Unless you were prepared topay, they were increasingly difficult to obtain for any but the most severely disabled. Why has 60 years of criticism producedso little change? Discrimination against older people has a long history. Additionally, those affected by inadequate health and social care are too vulnerable to launch the protests that have addressed other forms of discrimination.Question 22: What is one cause of the current crisis in care for the elderly in England?Question 23: What does the speaker say about residential and community care?Question 24:What made management of care for the elderlymore difficult in the 1980s?Question 25:What does the speaker say about older people inEngland?【听力真题答案】1-5：ABCDD6-10 :ABCAC11-15：BCDAB16-20：ADCDA21-25：BDACB1. A) It can benefit professionals and non-professionals alike.2. B) Stories about some female physicists.3. C) By including lots of fascinating knowledge.4. D) It provides experiments they can do themselves.5. D)He has not idea how to proceed with his dissertation.6. A) It is too broad.7. B) Nature.8. C) List the parameters first.9. A) The unprecedented high temperature in Greenland.10. C) It typically appears about once every ten years.11. B) Iceless summers in the Arctic.12. C) A strong determination.13. D) It is most important to have confidence in one`swillpower.14. A) They could keep on working longer.15. B) They are subject to change.16. A) About half of current jobs might be automated.17. D) They could grade high-school essays just like human teachers.18. C) It has to rely on huge amounts of previous data.19. D) The theoretical aspects of sustainable energy.20. A) Drive trains with solar energy.21. B) Find a new material for storing energy.22. D) The poor relation between national health and social care services.23. A) It was mainly provided by voluntary services.24. C) Their preference for private services.25. B) They have long been discriminated against.。