Part III Listening Comprehension

2010年6月英语四级全真预测试卷及答案详解(1)2010年6月大学英语四级考试全真预测试卷一Model Test OnePart I Writing (30 minutes)Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a composition one topic: City Problems. You should write at least 120 words following the outline given below in Chinese:1. 越来越多的人涌入大城市，有些问题随之产生2. 比较明显的大问题有……3. 我对这种现象的想法City ProblemsPart II Reading Comprehension (Skimming and Scanning) (15 minutes)Directions: In this part, you will have 15 minutes to go over the passage quickly and answer the questions on Answer Sheet 1.For questions 1-7, markY (for YES) if the statement agrees with the information given in the passage;N (for NO) if the statement contradicts the information given in the passage;NG (for NOT GIVEN) if the information is not given in the passage.For questions 8-10, complete the sentences with the information given in the passage.Scientists Weigh Options for Rebuilding New OrleansAs experts ponder how best to rebuild the devastated (毁坏)city, one question is whether to wall off—or work with—the water.Even before the death toll from Hurricane Katrina is tallied, scientists are cautiously beginning to discuss the future of New Orleans. Few seem to doubt that this vital heart of U.S. commerce and culture will be restored, but exactly how to rebuild the city and its defenses to avoid a repeat catastrophe is an open question. Plans for improving its levees and restoring the barrier of wetlands around New Orleans have been on the table since 1998, but federal dollars needed to implement them never arrived. After the tragedy, that's bound to change, says John Day, an ecologist at Louisiana State University (LSU) in Baton Rouge. And if there is an upside to the disaster, he says, it's that 'now we've got a clean slate to start from."Many are looking for guidance to the Netherlands, a country that, just like bowl-shaped New Orleans, sits mostly below sea level, keeping the water at bay with a construction of amazing scale and complexity. Others, pointing to Venice's long-standing adaptations, say it's best to let water flow through the city, depositing sediment to offset geologic subsidence—a model that would require a radical rethinking of architecture. Another idea is to let nature help by restoring the wetland buffers between sea and city.But before the options can be weighed, several unknowns will have to be addressed. One is precisely how the current defenses failed. To answer that, LSU coastal scientists Paul Kemp and Hassan Mashriqui are picking their way through the destroyed city and surrounding region, reconstructing the size of water surges by measuring telltale marks left on the sides of buildings and highway structures. They are feeding these data into a simulation of the wind and water around New Orleans during its ordeal."We can't say for sure until this job is done," says Day, "but the emerging picture is exactly what we've predicted for years." Namely, several canals—including the MRGO, which was built to speed shipping in the 1960s—have the combined effect of funneling surges from the Gulf of Mexico right to the city's eastern levees and the lake system to the north. Those surges are to blame for the flooding. "One of the first things we'll see done is the complete backfilling of the MRGO canal," predicts Day, "which could take a couple of years."The levees, which have been provisionally repaired, will be shored up further in the months to come, although their long-term fate is unclear. Better levees would probably have prevented most of the flooding in the city center. To provide further protection, a mobile dam system, much like a storm surge barrier in the Netherlands, could be used to close off the mouth of Lake Pontchartrain. But most experts agree that these are short-term fixes.The basic problem for New Orleans and the Louisiana coastline is that the entire Mississippi River delta is subsiding and eroding, plunging the city deeper below sea level and removing a thick cushion of wetlands that once buffered the coastline from wind and waves. Part of the subsidence is geologic and unavoidable, but the rest stems from the levees that have hemmed in the Mississippi all the way to its mouth for nearly a century to prevent floods and facilitate shipping. As a result, river sediment is no longer spread across the delta but dumped into the Gulf of Mexico. Without a constant stream of fresh sediment, the barrier islands and marshes are disappearing rapidly, with a quarter, roughly the size of Rhode Island, already gone.After years of political wrangling, a broad group pulled together by the Louisiana government in 1998 proposed a massive $14 billion plan to save the Louisiana coasts, called Coast 2050 (now modified into a plan called the Louisiana Coastal Area project). Wetland restorationwas a key component. "It's one of the best and cheapest hurricane defenses," says Day, who chaired its scientific advisory committee.Although the plan was never given more than token funding, a team led by Day has been conducting a pilot study since 2000, diverting part of the Mississippi into the wetlands downstream of the city. "The results are as good as we could have hoped," he says, with land levels rising at about 1 centimeter per year—enough to offset rising sea levels, says Day.Even if the wetlands were restored and new levees were built, the combination of geologic subsidence and rising sea levels will likely sink New Orleans another meter by 2100. The problem might be solved by another ambitious plan, says Roel Boumans, a coastal scientist at the University of Vermont in Burlington who did his ph.D. at LSU: shoring up the lowest land with a slurry of sediment piped in from the river. The majority of the buildings in the flooded areas will have to be razed anyway, he says, "so why not take this opportunity to fix the root of the problem?" The river could deposit enough sediment to raise the bottom of the New Orleans bowl to sea level "in 50 to 60 years," he estimates. In the meantime, people could live in these areas Venice-style, with buildings built on stilts. Boumans even takes it a step further: "You would have to raise everything about 30 centimeters once every 30 years, so why not make the job easier by making houses that can float."Whether that is technically or politically feasible—Day, for one, calls it "not likely" —remains to be seen, especially because until now, the poorest residents lived in the lowest parts of the city. Any decision on how best to protect the city in the future will be tied to how many people will live there, and where. "there may be a large contingent of residents and businesses who choose not to return," says Bill Good, an environmental scientist at LSU and manager of the Louisiana Geological Survey's Coastal Processes section. It is also not yet clear how decisionsabout the reconstruction will be made, says Good, "Since there is no precedent of comparable magnitude." Every level of government is sure to be involved, and "the process is likely to be ad hoc."Even with the inevitable mingling of science and politics, we still have "a unique chance to back out of some bad decisions," says Good, who grew up in New Orleans. "I hope that we don't let this once-in-history opportunity slip through our fingers in the rush to rebuild the city:"1. The passage gives a general description of the suggestions to reconstruct New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina.2. Two examples to deal with water are Netherlands and Venice.3. The canals have nothing to do with the flooding.4. The levees will be shored up further with clear long-term fate.5. The basic problem for New Orleans is the subsidence of Mississippi River delta.6. The key component of Coast 2050 is wetland restoration.7. The plan of Coast 2050 will get billions of federal funding.8. New Orleans will likely sink ________________ by 2100.9. Another ambitious plan is to shoring up the lowest land with a slurry of sediment________________.10. How decisions about the reconstruction will be made is also ________________.Part III Listening Comprehension (35 minutes)Section ADirections: In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long conversations. At the end of each conversation, one or more questions will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked [A], [B], [C] and [D], and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer sheet 2 with a single line through the centre.11. [A] The man doesn't want to see Mr. Williams.[B] Mr. Jones is in an inferior position to Mr. Williams.[C] Mr. Jones used to be in charge.[D] Mr. Williams doesn't want to see the man.12. [A] They need to make more efforts. [C]The others have done the greater part of it.[B] She felt a bit annoyed. [D] They've finished more than half of it.13. [A] She felt very sorry. [C] She was in a hurry.[B] She felt a bit annoyed. [D] She was surprised.14. [A] The knife belongs to him. [C] The man once borrowed Bob's knife.[B] Bob should mind his own business. [D] Bob's knife isn't as good as that of the man.15. [A] He'll miss the meeting that afternoon. [C] He won't miss the meeting.[B] He can't have an appointment with the host. [D] He is a hardworking man.16. [A] Because she didn't fulfill her promise.[B] Because her mother would be very angry.[C] Because she can't finish the job ahead of schedule.[D]Because she would be the last to finish the job.17. [A] He always talks on the phone for that long if it's toll free.[B] They had so much free time to talk on the phone for that long.[C] They talked on the phone for too long.[D] He wants to know what they talked about.18. [A] At a restaurant. [C] In the office.[B] At the cinema. [D] At a department store.Questions 19 to 22 are based on the conversation you have just heard.19. [A] He is a teacher of English in Cambridge. [C] He is a consultant to a Scottish company.[B] He is a specialist in computer science. [D] He is a British tourist to China.20. [A] 22℃[C] 25℃[B] 23℃[D] 34℃21. [A] With an English family. [C] With a language teacher.[B] In a flat near the college. [D] In a student dormitory.22. [A] Certain things cannot be learned from books.[B] Foreign students had better live on campus.[C] Choice of where to live varies from person to person.[D] British families usually welcome foreign students.Questions 23 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.23. [A] Ways to determine the age of a fossil. [C] A comparison of two shellfish fossils.[B] The identity of a fossil the woman found. [D] Plans for a field trip to look for fossils.24. [A] He has never seen a fossil that old. [C] It is probably a recent specimen.[B] It could be many millions of years old. [D] He will ask the lab how old it is.25. [A] Take it to class. [C] Take it to the lab.[B] Put it in her collection. [D] Leave it with her professor.Section BDirections: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked [A], [B], [C] and [D]. Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the center.Passage OneQuestions 26 to 28 are based on the passage you have just heard.26. [A] She didn't want to be a typist. [C] She was not enthusiastic about typing.[B] She was not energetic enough to do the job. [D] She never went to a university.27. [A] Because nobody wanted to hire her as a pilot.[B] Because she wanted to prove that a woman could fly an airplane.[C] Her parents didn't want to hire a pilot.[D] She did not have enough money to hire a pilot.28. [A] Vienna. [C] India.[B] Baghdad. [D] Australia.Passage TwoQuestions 29 to 32 are based on the passage you have just heard.29. [A] Reading magazine articles. [C] Writing research papers.[B] Reviewing book reports. [D] Selecting information sources.30. [A] Gathering non-relevant materials. [C] Sharing notes with someone else.[B] Stealing another person's ideas. [D] Handing in assignments late.31. [A] In the student's own words. [C] In short phrases.[B] In direct quotations. [D] In shorthand.32. [A] It should be assimilated thoroughly. [C] It should be paraphrased by the author.[B] It should be enclosed in quotation marks. [D] It should be authorized by the source. Passage ThreeQuestions 33 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard.33. [A] Seasonal variations in nature.[B] How intelligence changes with the change of seasons.[C] How we can improve our intelligence.[D] Why summer is the best season for vacation.34. [A] Summer. [C] Fall.[B] Winter. [D] Spring.35. [A] All people are less intelligent in summer than in the other seasons of the year.[B] Heat has no effect on people's mental abilities.[C] People living near the equator are the most intelligent.[D] Both climate and temperature exert impact on people's intelligence.Section CDirections: In this section, you will hear a passage three times. When the passage is read for the first time, you should listen carefully for its general idea. When the passage is read for the second time, you are required to fill in the blanks numbered from 36 to 43 with the exact words you have just heard. For blanks numbered from 44 to 46 you are required to fill in the missing information. For these blank, you can either use the exact words you have just heard or write down the main points in your own words. Finally, when the passage is read for the third time, you should check what you have written.Building after building under water. (36) ________ in shelters. Thousands of others unsure where to go. (37) ________ for help. Anarchy. Bodies in streets. This is what one of America's historic cities was (38) ________ to this week by a powerful storm, Katrina.Officials want everyone still left in New Orleans, Louisiana, to leave for now. The (39)________ of New Orleans says thousands may be dead. (40) ________ Katrina also caused death and (41) ________ in parts of Mississippi and Alabama along the Gulf of Mexico. Federal officials reported Friday that more than one million five hundred thousand homes and businesses (42) ________ without electric power.New Orleans is famous for its wild Mardi Gras (43) ________ and night life in the French Quarter. (44) ________________________. New Orleans has depended on levees, dams made of earth, to control floods from the Mississippi River and Lake Pontchartrain.Katrina struck on Monday. New Orleans avoided a direct hit. But two of the levees failed the next day. Most of the city was flooded. Helicopters dropped huge sandbags to fill the breaks. (45) ________________________.America faces one of the worst natural events in its history. President Bush says the recovery will take years. (46) ________________________. The Bush administration is expected to ask for more in the weeks to come.Part IV Reading Comprehension (Reading in Depth) (25 minutes)Section ADirections: In this section, there is a passage with ten blanks. You are required to select one word for each blank from a list of choices given in a word bank following the passage. Read the passage through carefully before making your choices. Each choice in bank is identified by a letter. Please mark the corresponding letter for each item on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the center. You may not use any of the words in the bank more than once.Questions 47 to 56 are based on the following passage.Blue is the world's favorite color. It is also the color most often 47 with intellect and authority.Most uniforms are blue. In Greek and Roman mythology, blue is the color of sky gods. In the Old Testament, God is 48 by deep blue. Blue and turquoise (青绿色)are represented by the Islamic religion. It is the 49 color in the mosques of the world.Blue symbolizes truth, peace and cooperation. It is the color of the flag of the United Nations and of Europe. As the coolest color of the spectrum, it is the hue most likely to have a receding effect. As in the skies and water that 50 us, blue is seen as a peaceful and 51 color. Blue light has seen to 52 blood pressure by calming the nervous system hence relaxing the body and mind. Blue creates large airy spaces. It makes rooms bigger.The wrong shade of blue can be uncomfortable. It can also be cold and sterile(枯燥的)unless 53 with warmer colors.Light and soft blue makes us feel quiet and protected from the bustle(喧闹)and 54 of the day. Blue bedrooms are restful. Blue bath rooms are appropriately watery. Blue 55 depth with greens and reds. Dark blue represents the night making us calm. Its apparently calming effect makes it the perfect tone for the quieter 56 of your living space.[A] represented [I] activity[B] engage [J] zones[C] refreshing [K] foolish[D] surround [L] line[E] curved [M] acquires[F] dominant [N] associated[G]lower [O] rash[H] balancedSection BDirections: There are 2 passages in the section. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked [A], [B], [C], and [D]. You should decide on the best choice and mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the center.Passage OneQuestion 57 to 61 are based on the following passage.Most shoplifters (商店扒手)agree that the January sales offer wonderful opportunities for the hard-working thief. With the shops so crowded and the staff so busy, it does not require any extraordinary talent to help you to take one or two little things and escape unnoticed. It is known, in the business, as "hoisting".But the hoisting game is not what it used to be. Even at the height of the sales, shoplifters today never know if they are being watched by one of those evil little balls that hang from the ceilings of so many department stores above the most desirable goods.As if that was not trouble enough for them, they can now be filmed at work and obliged to attend a showing of their performance in court.Selfridges was the first big London store to install closed-circuit videotape equipment to watch its sales floors. In October last year the store won its first court case for shoplifting using a evidence a videotape clearly showing a couple stealing dresses. It was an important test case which encouraged other stores to install similar equipment.When the balls, called sputniks, first make an appearance in shops, it was widely believed that their only function was to frighten shoplifters. Their somewhat ridiculous appearances, the curious holes and red lights going on and off, certainly make the theory believable.It did not take long, however, for serious shoplifters to start showing suitable respect. Soon after the equipment was in operation at Selfridges, store detective Brian Chadwick was sitting in the control room watching a woman secretly putting bottles of perfume into her bag."As she turned to go," Chadwick recalled, "she suddenly looked up at the 'sputnik' and stopped. She could not possibly have seen that the camera was trained on her because it is completely hidden, but she must have had a feeling that I was looking at her.""For a moment she paused, but then she returned to counter and started putting everything back. When she had finished, she opened her bag towards the camera to show it was empty and hurried out of the store."57. January is a good month for shoplifters because ________.[A] they don't need to wait for staff to serve them[B] they don't need any previous experience as thieves[C] there are so many people in the store[D] January sales offer wonderful opportunities for them58. The sputniks hanging from the ceiling are intended ________.[A] to watch the most desirable goods [C] to frighten shoplifters by their appearance[B] to make films that can be used as evidence [D] to be used as evidence against shoplifters59. The case last October was important because ________ .[A] the store got the dresses back[B] the equipment was able to frighten shoplifters[C] other shops found out about the equipment[D] the kind of evidence supplied was accepted by court60. The woman stealing perfume ________.[A] guessed what the sputniks were for [C] could see the camera filming her[B] was frightened by its shape [D] knew that the detective had seen her61. The woman's action before leaving the store shows that she ________.[A] was sorry for what she had done[B] was afraid she would be arrested[C]decided she didn't want what she had picked up[D] wanted to prove she had not intended to steal anythingPassage TwoQuestions 62 to 66 are based in the following passage.The largest shark known to us, Megalodon, is extinct. Or is it? Carcharodon Megalodon, commonly known as Megalodon, is believed to have lived between 1 million and 5 million years ago and thought to have been 52 feet long. It is (or was) a shark that had a jaw 7 or more feet wide. Fairly recently, there has been some speculation about whether it is extinct or just out of reach. But few people believe that Megalodon has found a home deep in the ocean.There are many known "Living Fossils": Coelacanth, Sea Cucumbers, Sea Urchins, Lobsters, Sea Stars. The common ones like lobsters and sea urchins are not really looked on as anything amazing. They've been around for thousands of years or more, and are easily accessible to us.What if they weren't accessible and yet still existed? We would label them extinct. The discovery of a live Coelacanth, a fish long believed extinct, challenged some scientists' long-held beliefs on extinction. There have been recent discoveries of incredibly large squid, and deep-sea fish never before seen by scientists.In the 1960s the U.S. Navy set up underwater microphones around the world to track Soviet submarines. The network, known as the Sound Surveillance System, still lies deep below the ocean's surface in a layer of water known as the "deep sound channel". The temperature and pressure of the channel allow sound waves to travel undisturbed. NOAA's Acoustic Monitoring Project has been using the Sound Surveillance System to listen for changes in ocean structure like ocean currents or volcanic activity. Most of the sounds recorded are common and of no concern. One sound, identified in 1977 by U.S. Navy "spy" sensors, was odd. It was obviously a marine animal but the call was more powerful than any of the calls made by any other reported sea creature. It was too big for a whale. Could it be a deep-sea monster? One possibility was a giant squid, but no one is sure. It was named "Bloop". Could it be Megalodon? If Megalodon is still alive down in the bottom of the ocean, we may some day soon discover it. Then what? Deep sea diving will never be the same, that's for sure!62. The following is commonly known EXCEPT ________.[A] Megalodon, the largest shark, is extinct[B] Megalodon is not extinct but just out of reach[C] Megalodon was 52 feet long and had a jaw 7 or more feet wide[D] Megalodon lived between several million years ago.63. What makes scientists doubt about the belief that Megalodon is extinct?[A] The discovery of many "Living Fossils". [C] The discovery of a live Coelacanth.[B] The discovery of the fossils of lobsters. [D] The discovery of the fossils of sea urchins.64. What was special in their recorded sounds?[A] To listen for changes in ocean structure.[B] To listen for changes of ocean currents or volcanic activity.[C] To Make sure whether there was a giant squid deep in the ocean.[D] To follow the track of the Soviet warships under water.65. What was special in their recorded sounds?[A] A strange, powerful animal sound was heard. [C] A sea monster's sound was heard.[B] A big whale's sound was heard. [D] A giant squid's sound was heard.66. What can be concluded from the passage?[A] Scientists' discoveries always change people's belief.[B] There are too many secrets to be discovered.[C] Megalodon may be still alive deep in the ocean.[D] "Deep sound channel" allows sound waves to travel undisturbed.Part V Cloze (15 minutes)69. [A] hardly [B] nearly [C] certainly [D] somehow70. [A] trip [B] works [C] business [D] travel71. [A] buy [B] sell [C] race [D] see72. [A] quickly [B] regularly [C] rapidly [D] recently73. [A] on [B] to [C] in [D] about74. [A] raising [B] making [C] reducing [D] improving75. [A] unusual [B] interested [C] average [D] big76. [A] slowest [B] equal [C] faster [D] less77. [A] bringing [B] obtaining [C] having [D] purchasing78. [A] part [B] half [C] number [D] side79. [A] clearly [B] proportionally [C] obviously [D] suddenly80. [A] income [B] work [C] plants [D] debts81. [A] used [B] spent [C] cost [D] needed82. [A] months [B] dollar [C] family [D] year83. [A] famous [B] quick [C] superior [D] inferior84. [A] running [B] notice [C] influence [D] discussion85. [A] then [B] so [C] as [D] which86. [A] starting [B] leaving [C] keeping [D] repairingPart VI Translation (5 minutes)Directions: Complete the sentences on Answer Sheet 2 by translating into English the Chinese given in brackets.87. The chairman requested ________________________(所有书面资料都要储存在电脑硬盘上).88. ________________________ (如果我是你)，I would have accepted such an offer given by the manager.89. Do you mind ________________________(推迟这次会议到本季度末)?90. ________________________(考虑到各种各样的因素)，our subjects should be rearranged to meet the requirements of the curriculum.91. ________________________(理完发之后)，Professor Smith went straightly to the laboratory to proceed with his experiments2010年6月大学英语四级考试全真预测试卷一答案详解Part I WritingCity ProblemsNowsdays, millions of migrant workers flock into cities in search of jobs and better living. However, with the sharp rise in the urban population, many problems arise in the development of cities.Firstly, cities become more and more crowded, putting much pressure upon transportation, housing, sanitation, education, employment and so on. City services and facilities have been strained to a breaking point. Secondly, a growing number of private cars emit a huge amount of carbon dioxide, leaving the air mercilessly polluted.What ismore, the city is also threatened by an increase in crime. There is not a single day passing without the report of someone being robbed, kidnapped or even murdered.Last but not least, city-dwellers are not only separated from the nature but also isolated from each other, even not knowing name of their next-door neighbor.All these problems have harmed the attractiveness of the city. More people may seek to live in the suburbs if there isn't any improvement.Part II Reading Comprehension (Skimming and Scanning)1.Y 文章开头提到experts ponder how best to rebuild the devastated city,并在第三段简要介绍了重建的几种方案，随后文章详细地阐述了各种建议，由此可知该句正确。

Part III Listening Comprehension (35minutes)Section ADirections: In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long conversations. At the end of each conversation, one or more questions will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B), C), and D), and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer sheet 2 with a single line through the centre.11. A) The man might be able to play in the World Cup.B) The man’s football career seems to be at an end.C) The man was operated on a few weeks ago.D) The man is a fan of world-famous football players.12. A) Work out a plan to tighten his budgetB) Find out the opening hours of the cafeteria.C) Apply for a senior position in the restaurant.D) Solve his problem by doing a part-time job.13. A) A financial burden. C) A real nuisance.B) A good companion D) A well-trained pet.14. A) The errors will be corrected soon. C) The computing system is too complex.B) The woman was mistaken herself. D) He has called the woman several times.15. A) He needs help to retrieve his files. C) He needs some time to polish his paper.B) He has to type his paper once more. D) He will be away for a two-week conference.16. A) They might have to change their plan.B) He has got everything set for their trip.C) He has a heavier workload than the woman.D) They could stay in the mountains until June 8.17. A) They have wait a month to apply for a student loan.B) They can find the application forms in the brochure.C) They are not eligible for a student loan.D) They are not late for a loan application.18. A) New laws are yet to be made to reduce pollutant release.B) Pollution has attracted little attention from the public.C) The quality of air will surely change for the better.D) It’ll take years to bring air pollution under control.Questions 19 to 22 are based on the conversation you have just heard.19. A) Enormous size of its stores. C) Its appealing surroundings.B) Numerous varieties of food. D) Its rich and colorful history.20. A) An ancient building. C) An Egyptian museum.B) A world of antiques. D) An Egyptian Memorial.21. A) Its power bill reaches $9 million a year.B) It sells thousands of light bulbs a day.C) It supplies power to a nearby town.D) It generates 70% of the electricity it uses.22. A) 11,500 C) 250,000B) 30,000 D) 300,000Questions 23 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.23. A) Transferring to another department. C) Thinking about doing a different job.B) Studying accounting at a university D) Making preparation for her wedding.24. A) She has finally got a promotion and a pay raise.B) She has got a satisfactory job in another company.C) She could at last leave the accounting department.D) She managed to keep her position in the company.25. A) He and Andrea have proved to be a perfect match.B) He changed his mind about marriage unexpectedly.C) He declared that he would remain single all his life.D) He would marry Andrea even without meeting her.Section BDirections: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some question. Both the passage and the question will be spoken only once.. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre.Passage OneQuestions 26 to 29 are based on the passage you have just heard.26.A) They are motorcycles designated for water sports.B) They are speedy boats restricted in narrow waterways.C) They are becoming an efficient form of water transportation.D) They are getting more popular as a means or water recreation.27.A) Waterscooter operators’ lack of experience.B) Vacationers’ disregard of water safety rules.C) Overloading of small boats and other craft.D) Carelessness of people boating along the shore.28.A) They scare whales to death. C) They discharge toxic emissions.B)They produce too much noise. D) They endanger lots of water life.29.A) Expand operating areas. C) Limit the use of waterscooters.B) Restrict operating hours. D) Enforce necessary regulations.Passage TwoQuestions 30 to 32 are based on the passage you have just heard.30.A) They are stable. C) They are strained.C) They are close. D) They are changing.31.A) They are fully occupied with their own business.B) Not many of them stay in the same place for long.C) Not many of them can win trust from their neighbors.D) They attach less importance to interpersonal relations.32.A) Count on each other for help. C) Keep a friendly distance.B) Give each other a cold shoulder. D) Build a fence between them.Passage ThreeQuestions 33 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard.33.A) It may produce an increasing number of idle youngsters.B) It may affect the quality of higher education in America.C) It may cause many schools to go out of operation.D) It may lead to a lack of properly educated workers.34．A）It is less serious in cities than in rural areas.B)It affects both junior and senior high schools.C)It results from a worsening economic climate.D)It is a new challenge facing American educators.35. A)Allowing them to choose their favorite teachers.B)Creating a more relaxed learning environment.C)Rewarding excellent academic performance.D)Helping them to develop better study habits.Section CDirections: In this section, you will hear a passage three times. When the passage is read for the first time, you should listen carefully for its general idea. When the passage is read for the second time, you are required to fill in the blank numbered from 36 to 43 with the exact words you have just heard. For blanks numbered from 44 to 46 you are required to fill in the missing information. For these blanks, you can either use the exact words you have just heard or write down the main points in your own word. Finally, when the passage is read for the third time, you should check what you have written.Compound DictationI'm interested in the criminal justice system of our country. It seems to me that something has to be done if we are to 36_______ as a country. I certainly don't know what the answers to our problems are. Things certainly get 37______ in a hurry when you get into them. But I wonder if something couldn't be done to deal with some of these problems.One thing I'm concerned about is our practice of putting 38______ in jail who haven't harmed anyone. Why not work out some system 39_______ they can pay back the debts they owe society instead of 40______ another debt by going to prison, and of course, coming under the 41______ of hardened criminals? I'm also concerned about the short prison sentences people are 42______ for serious crimes. Of course, one alternative to this is to 43_______ capital punishment, but I'm not sure I would be for that. I'm not sure it's right to take an eye for eye. 44_______________________________________________________________________ ___________I also think we must do something about the insanity plea. In my opinion, anyone who takes another person's life intentionally is insane. However, 45_______________________________________________________________________ ______________. It's said, of course, that the person may have to spend the rest of his life or 46_____________________________________________________________________________.。

TEM-4 听力试题分析SET 3PART II DICTATION [15 MIN.]Listen to the following passage. Altogether the passage will be read to you four times. During the first reading, which will be read at normal speed, listen and try to understand the meaning. For the second and third readings, the passage will be read sentence by sentence, or phrase by phrase, with intervals of 15 seconds. The last reading will be read at normal speed again and during this time you should check your work. You will then be given 2 minutes to check through your work once more.Please write the whole passage on ANSWER SHEET TWO. PART III LISTENING COMPREHENSION (20 min.)In Sections A, B and C you will hear everything once only. Listen carefully and then answer the questions that follow. Mark the correct response for each question on your answer sheet. SECTION A STATEMENTIn this section you will hear eight statements. At the end of the statement you will be given 10 seconds to answer each of the following eight questions.1. What does the speaker mean?A. It's very possible for them to know the truth.B. They'll not be surprised even if they know the truth.C. They will be probably astonished if they know the truth.D. The truth is nothing else than a surprise.2. What does the speaker mean?A. Both Tom and Nichols were surprised.B. Tom was more surprised than I was.C. Neither Tom nor I was surprised.D. Nichols surprised both Tom and me.3. What do we know about Frank?A. Frank almost never missed exercise.B. Frank didn't like exercise very much.C. Frank has never done any physical exercise.D. Exercise wasn't very hard for Frank to do.4. What does the statement mean?A. Many people are concerned about their security.B. Social security bears no relation to population.C. Most social security problems are caused by a few people.D. Too many people may cause social security problems.5. What can we learn about Dr. Cyril?A. He has decided to give up the project.B. It has taken little effort for him to work on the project.C. He has worked so hard on the project that he can't give up.D. It is too hard work for him to continue the project.6. What does the speaker mean?A. Though I haven't got a temperature, I am still lying on the bed.B. Though I am ill, I still get up and walk around.C. I am lying in bed with high temperatures.D. I fall ill after getting up and walking around.7. What does the speaker mean?A. He explains how money can hold water.B. He explains why water can hold water.C. He doesn't tell where he got the money.D. What he explains doesn't seem true.8. What do we learn about Cathy and David?A. They will become partners.B. They do not like each other.C. They are too different to be partners.D. They will have different partners.SECTION B CONVERSA TIONIn this section, you will hear nine short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation you will be given 10 seconds to answer each of the following nine questions.9. What does the man think of the woman's suggestion?A. He thinks it unfair.B. He thinks it reasonable.C. He would rather do the opposite.D. He'd like to do both.10. What does the woman say about the party?A. She was too ill to attend the party.E. She was a little nervous at the party.F. She enjoyed socializing with others.G. She had often attended this kind of gathering.11. What does the man mean?A. He has no way out but to agree.B. He disagreed with the woman.C. He asked the woman to decide.D. He is happy to agree with the woman.12. What happened to George last week?A. He was fined.B. He bought a ticket.C. He had a car accident.D. He had a lesson.13. What career does the woman probably plan to follow?A. historyB. physics.C. business administration.D. computer.14. What nationality is Sally?A. Chinese.B. English.C．Japanese.D．American.15. Where does this conversation most probably take place?A. in a Chinese restaurant.B. at the airport.C. in a hotel.D. in a plane.16. What does the man mean?A．He has to wash his hands before going.B．He must hand in an article on the show.C．He is too busy to go with them.D．He has already seen the show before.17. Where is the man probably going?A. to the supermarket.B. to the post office.C. to the restaurant.E. to the pub.SECTION C NEWS BROADCASTQuestion 18 is based on the following news item. At the end of the news item you will be given 10 seconds to answer the following question.Now listen to the news.18. Police in Colombia arrested four men accused of _____A. hiding evidence of the air crash.B. stealing passengers' belongings.C. theft and attempted extortion.D. sales of stolen aircraft flight records.Questions 19, 20 and 21 are based on the following news item. At the end of the news item you will be given 30 seconds to answer the following three questions.Now listen to the news.19. The Arab governments have decided to _____A. lift the economic boycott on Israel.B. establish relations with Israel.C. refuse to do business with Israel.D. recognize Israel's rights.20. The decision was made _____A. in US.B. in Palestine.C. in Israel.D. in Cairo.21. What can be inferred from the news?A. Israel has agreed to recognize Palestinian rights.B. Israel has withdrawn from Arab lands.C. The US supported Israel in asking for the boycott to be lifted.D. The US objected to lifting the boycott against Israel. Questions 22 and 23 are based on the following news item. At the end of the news item you will be given 20 seconds to answer the following two questions.Now listen to the news.22. The PLO talks will be about _____A. solving border disputes.B. analyzing their differences.C. finding a way to carry out an agreement.D. revising the terms of their agreement.23. What prevent Israeli and PLO negotiators from solving their problem?A. The fundamental differences between them.B. Their reluctance to compromise.C. Their desire to acquire more land.D. Their unwillingness to talk to each other.Questions 24 and 25 are based on the following news item. At the end of the news item you will be given 20 seconds to answer the following two questions.Now listen to the news.24. Which of the following statements is TRUE?A. In some African countries, there are more elephants than can be fed.B. Large numbers of elephants were killed with the trade of ivory thriving.C. Trading of ivory in every African country is permitted.D. Japan is the biggest country to import ivory.25. What caused the ban to be put on ivory trade by UN?A. Legal killing of elephants.B. Illegal shooting of elephants.C. Conservation and community development projects.D. Elephants facing extinction.KEY TO LISTENING COMPREHENSIONEXPLANATION OF LISTENING COMPREHENSIONPART III LISTENING COMPREHENSIONSECTION A STATEMENT1. “如果他们知道了真相，可能会非常吃惊的。

2021年6月大学英语四级考试真题及答案范文(第3套)Part I Writing (30 minutes)Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write an essay on whether technology will make people lazy. You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.Many studies claim that computers distract people, make them lazy thinkers and even lower theirwork efficiency.Part II Listening Comprehension (25 minutes)听力原文及题目放在最后部分。

Part III Reading Comprehension (40 minutes)Section ADirections: In this section, there is a passage with ten blanks. You are required to select one word for each blank from a list of choices given in a word bank following the passage. Read the passagethrough carefully before making your choices. Each choice in the bank is identified by a letter.Please mark the corresponding letter for each item on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line throughthe centre. You may not use any of the words in the bank more than once.Nowadays you can't buy anything without then being asked to provide a rating of a company's performance on a five-star scale.I've been asked to rate my "store 26 "on the EFTPOS terminal before I can pay. Even the most 27 activities, such as calling Telstra or picking up a parcel from Australia Post, are followed by texts or emails with surveys asking," How did we do?"Online purchases are 28 followed up by a customer satisfaction survey. Companies are so 29 for a hit of stars that if you delete the survey the company sends you another one.We're 30 to rate our apps when we've barely had a chance to use them. One online course provider I use asks you what you think of the course after you've only completed 31 2 per cent of it.Economist Jason Murphy says that companies use customer satisfaction ratings because a 32 display of star feedback has become the nuclear power sources of the modern economy.However, you can't help but 33 if these companies are basing their business on fabrications（捏造的东西）.I 34 that with online surveys I just click the 35 that's closest to my mouse cursor（光标）to get the damn thing off my screen. Often the star rating I give has far more to do with the kind of day I'm having than the purchase l just made.A) announce E) experience I) roughly M) varietyB) commonplace F) fascinated J) routinely N)voyageC) confess G) option K) shining O) wonderD) desperate H) prompted L) showeringSection BDirections: In this section, you are going to read a passage with ten statements attached to it. Each statement contains information given in one of the paragraphs. Identify the paragraph from which theinformation is derived. You may choose a paragraph more than once. Each paragraph is markedwith a letter. Answer the question by marking the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2.The start of high school doesn’t have to be stressful[A] This month, more than 4 million students across the nation will begin high school. Many will do well. Butmany will not. Consider that nearly two-thirds of students will experience the “ninth-grade shock,” which refers to a dramatic drop in a student’s academic performance. Some students cope with this shock by avoiding challenges. For instance, they may drop rigorous coursework. Others may experience a hopelessness that results in failing their core classes, such as English, science and math.[B] This should matter a great deal to parents, teachers and policymakers. Ultimately it should matter to thestudents themselves and society at large, because students’ experience of transitioning（过渡）to ninth grade can have long-term consequences not only for the students but for their home communities. We make these observations as research psychologists who have studied how schools and families can help young people thrive.[C] In the new global economy, students who fail to finish ninth grade with passing grades in collegepreparatory coursework are very unlikely to graduate on time and go on to get jobs. One study has calculated that the lifetime benefit to the local economy for a single additional student who completes high school is half a million dollars or more. This is based on higher earnings and avoided costs in health care, crime, welfare dependence and other things.[D] The consequences of doing poorly in the ninth grade can impact more than students’ ability to find a goodjob. It can also impact the extent to which they enjoy life. Students lose many of the friends they turned to for support when they move from eighth to ninth grade. One study of ninth grade students found that50 percent of friendships among ninth graders changed from one month to the next, signaling strikinginstability in friendships.[E] In addition, studies find the first year of high school typically shows one of the greatest increases indepression of any year over the lifespan. Researchers think that one explanation is that ties to friends are broken while academic demands are rising. Furthermore, most adult cases of clinical depression first emerge in adolescence（青春期）. The World Health Organization reports that depression has the greatest burden of disease, in terms of the total cost of treatment and the loss of productivity.[F] Given all that’s riding on having a successful ninth grade experience, it pays to explore what can be doneto improve the academic, social and emotional challenges of the transition to high school. So far, our studies have yielded one main insight: Students’ beliefs about change – their beliefs about whether people are stuck one way forever, or whether people can change their personalities and abilities – are related to their ability to cope, succeed academically and maintain good mental health. Past research has called these beliefs “mindsets（思维模式）,” with a “fixed mindset” referring to the belief that people cannot change and a “growth mindset” referring to the belief that people can change.[G] In one recent study, we examined 360 adolescents’ beliefs about the nature of “smartness” – that is, theirfixed mindsets about intelligence. We then assessed biological stress responses for students whose grades were dropping by examining their stress hormones（荷尔蒙）. Students who believed that intelligence is fixed – that you are stuck being “not smart” if you struggle in school – showed higher levels of stress hormones when their grades were declining at the beginning of ninth grade. If students believed that intelligence could improve – that is to say, when they held more of a growth mindset of intelligence – they showed lower levels of stress hormones when their grades were declining. This was an exciting resultbecause it showed that the body’s stress responses are not determined solely by one’s grades. Instead, declining grades only predicted worse stress hormones among students who believed that worsening grades were a permanent and hopeless state of affairs.[H] We also investigated the social side of the high school transition. In this study, instead of teachingstudents that their smartness can change, we taught them that their social standing – that is, whether you are bullied or excluded or left out – can change over time. We then looked at high school students’ stress responses to daily social difficulties. That is, we taught them a growth mindset about their social lives. In this study, students came into the laboratory and were asked to give a public speech in front of upper-year students. The topic of the speech was what makes one popular in high school. Following this, students had to complete a difficult mental math task in front of the same upper-year students.[I] Experiment results showed that students who were not taught that people can change showed poor stressresponses. When these students gave the speech, their blood vessels contracted and their hearts pumped less blood through the body – both responses that the body shows when it is preparing for damage or defeat after a physical threat. Then they gave worse speeches and made more mistakes in math. But when students were taught that people can change, they had better responses to stress, in part because they felt like they had the resources to deal with the demanding situation. Students who got the growth mindset intervention（干预）showed less-contracted blood vessels and their hearts pumped more blood – both of which contributed to more oxygen getting to the brain, and, ultimately, better performance on the speech and mental math tasks.[J] These findings lead to several possibilities that we and others are investigating further. First, we are working to replicate（复制）these findings in more diverse school communities. We want to know in which types of schools and for which kinds of students these growth mindset ideas help young people adapt to the challenges of high school. We also hope to learn how teachers, parents or school counselors can help students keep their ongoing academic or social difficulties in perspective. We wonder what would happen if schools helped to make beliefs about the potential for change and improvement a larger feature of the overall school culture, especially for students starting the ninth grade.36. The number of people experiencing depression shows a sharp increase in the first year of high school.37. According to one study, students’ academic performance is not the only decisive factor of their stress responses.38. Researchers would like to explore further how parents and schools can help ninth graders by changing their mindset.39. According to one study, each high school graduate contributes at least 500,000 dollars to the local economy.40. In one study, students were told their social position in school is not unchangeable.41. It is reported that depression results in enormous economic losses worldwide.42. One study showed that friendships among ninth graders were far from stable.43. More than half of students will find their academic performance declining sharply when they enter the ninth grade.44. Researchers found through experiments that students could be taught to respond to stress in more positive way.45. It is beneficial to explore ways to cope with the challenges facing students entering high school. Section CDirections: There are 2 passages in this section. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A), B), C) and D). You should decideon the best choice and mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 with a single linethrough the centre.Passage OneQuestions 46 to 50 are based on the following passage.Boredom has become trendy. Studies point to how boredom is good for creativity and innovation, as well as mental health. For example, a 2014 study published in the Creativity Research Journal found that people were more creative following the completion of a tedious task. Another piece of research published in the same year by the Journal of Experimental Social Psychology found that when people were bored, they had an increase in “associative thought”-the process of making new connections between ideas, which is linked to innovative thinking. These studies are impressive, but in reality, the benefits of boredom may be related to having time to clear your mind, be quiet, or daydream.The truth is, pure boredom isn’t pleasant. One study published in Science found that participants (67% of men and 25% of women) chose to administer an electric shock to themselves rather than to sit and think quietly for 6 to 15 minutes. In addition, a Washington State University study shows boredom is on the rise, especially in adolescent girls. This is a problem, since boredom can have negative consequences that lead to everything from overeating to issues with drugs, drinking, or gambling.In our stimulation-rich world, it seems unrealistic that boredom could occur at all. Yet, there are legitimate reasons boredom may feel so painful. As it turns out, boredom might signal the fact that you have a need that isn’t being met.Our always-on world of social media may result in more connections, but they are superficial and can get in the way of building a real sense of belonging. Feeling bored may signal the desire for a greater sense of community and the feeling that you fit in with others around you. So take the step of joining a club, organization, or association to build face-to-face relationships and create new friendships. You’ll find depth that you won’t get from your screen no matter how many likes you get on your post.Similar to the need for belonging, bored people often report that they feel a limited sense of meaning. It’s a fundamental human need to have a larger purpose and to feel like we’re part of something bigger than ourselves. A 2007 University of Mississippi study found that when people are bored, they’re more likely to feel less meaning in their lives and vice versa. Conversely, a 2016 study by the University of Southampton found that when people volunteered, their happiness increased. If you want to reduce boredom and increaseyour sense of meaning, seek work that matters to you where you can make a unique contribution, or find a cause you can support with your time and talents.People have varying needs for stimulation and adrenaline rushes, but in general, boredom may be a signal that you need to push yourself a bit. This could be a stretch at work or in your leisure activities. After all, happiness is correlated with being challenged and developing new skills, and scrolling through your social media accounts doesn’t meet this requirement. So find opportunities to try new things, whether it’s skydiving, taking on a tough project at work, or starting a hobby that provides a fun outlet.One of the aspects of boredom is feeling like things are the same from day to day and week to week. Some predictability is good for mental health, but you may also need some variety in your life. Invite people of different backgrounds into your friend group, join the unexpected interest group at work, or read more widely on unusual topics. The key is to broaden your perspective and change what you’re exposed to regularly.In The Shallows: What the Internet Is Doing to Our Brains, journalist Nicholas Carr makes a strong case for the ways our brains have been rewired to glaze the surface of things, rather than to go deep. But the ability to have more depth, process deeply, and get into flow is hallmarks of empathy, connectedness, and happiness. Find a project that you can lose yourself in, because it’s so exciting, or set aside time to solve a thorny problem. These kinds of deep thinking can go far in alleviating boredom.If your definition of boredom is being quiet, mindful, and meditative, keep it up. But if you’re wrestling with real boredom and the emptiness it provokes, consider whether you might seek new connections, more meaning, more significant challenges, diversity of experiences, or more depth in your efforts. These are the things that will genuinely alleviate boredom and make you more effective in the process.46. What have studies found about boredom?A. It facilitates innovative thinking.B. It is a result of doing boring tasks.C. It helps people connect with others.D. It does harm to one's mental health47. What does the author say boredom might indicate?A. A need to be left alone.B. A desire to be fulfilled.C. A conflict to be resolved.D. A feeling to be validated.48. What do we learn about social media from the passage?A. It may be an obstacle to expanding one's connections.B. It may get in the way of enhancing one's social status.C. It may prevent people from developing a genuine sense of community.D. It may make people feel that they ought to fit in with the outside world49. What does the author suggest people do to get rid of boredom?A. Count the likes they get on their posts.B. Reflect on how they relate to others.C. Engage in real-life interactions.D. Participate in online discussions50. What should people do to enhance their sense of meaning?A. Try to do something original.B. Confront significant challenges.C. Define boredom in their unique way.D. Devote themselves to a worthy Cause.Passage TwoQuestions 51 to 55 are based on the following passage.Can you remember what you ate yesterday? If asked, most people will be able to dredge up a vague description of their main meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner. But can you be sure you’ve noted every snack bar en route to the car or every handful of nuts at your desk? Most people will have the lingering feeling that they’ve missed something out.We originally had this suspicion back in 2016, puzzled by the fact that national statistics showed calorie consumption falling dramatically over past decades. We found reliable evidence that people were drastically under-reporting what they ate – and the problem was getting worse over time.Now the Office for National Statistics has responded to our report by confirming its findings: we are consuming 50% more calories than our national statistics claim.Why is this happening? We can point to at least three potential causes. One is the rise in obesity levels itself. There is good evidence that under-reporting rates are much higher for obese people. The main reason for this seems to be that obese people simply consume more food, and thus have more to remember.Another cause is that the proportion of people who are trying to lose weight has been increasing over time (from 40% in 1997 to 50% in 2013, for example). People who want to lose weight are around 10 percentage points more likely to under-report their eating – regardless of whether they are overweight or not. This may be driven partly by self-deception or “wishful thinking”.The final potential cause is an increase in snacking and eating out over recent decades – both in terms of how often they happen and how much they contribute to our overall energy intake. The amount of time spent eating out doubled between 1975 and 2000, for example. By 2015, one in five meals was eaten outside the home. This trend means it is more difficult for us to keep track of what we eat, not least because we have to remember more eating events. Again, there is evidence for this – food consumed out of the home is one of the most poorly recorded categories in surveys.So, what’s the takeaway? For statistics, we should invest in more accurate measurement options – these do exist, but they can be expensive. For policy, we need to focus on options that make it easy for people to eat fewer calories. If people do not know how much they are eating, it can be really hard for people to stick to a diet. Instead, we should be looking for new ways to incentivise and achieve food reformulation. If this works,then people would not need to try to eat less – it’s just that what they eat wouldn’t have the same impact on their waistlines. And it won’t matter so much if they can’t remember whether it was a muffin or a croissant yesterday morning.51. What did the author suspect back in 2016?A. Calorie consumption had fallen drastically over the decades.B. Most people surveyed were reluctant to reveal what they ate.C. The national statistics did not reflect the actual calorie consumption.D. Most people did not include snacks when reporting their calorie intake.52. What has the Office for National Statistics verified?A. People's calorie intake was far from accurately reported.B. The missing out of main meals leads to the habit of snacking.C. The nation's obesity level has much to do with calorie intake.D. Calorie consumption is linked to the amount of snacks one eats.53. What do we learn about obese people from the passage?A. They usually keep their eating habits a secret.B. They overlook the potential causes of obesity.C. They cannot help eating more than they should.D. They have difficulty recalling what they have eaten54. What often goes unnoticed in surveys on food consumption?A. The growing trend of eating out.B. The potential causes of snacking.C. People's home energy consumption.D. People's changing diet over the years.55. What does the author suggest policymakers do about obesity?A. Remind people to cut down on snacking.B. Make sure people eat non-fattening food.C. Ensure people don't miss their main meals.D. See that people don't stick to the same diet.Part IV Translation (30 minutes)Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to translate a passage from Chinese into English. You should write your answer on Answer Sheet 2.普洱(Pu’er)茶深受中国人喜爱，最好的普洱茶产自云南的西双版纳(Xishuangbanna)，那里的气候和环境为普洱茶树的生长提供了最佳条件。

2011-6-四级听力试题及答案解析Part III Listening ComprehensionSection A11.M: Shawn's been trying for months to find a job. But I wonder how he could get a job when he looks like that.W: Oh, that poor guy! He really should shave himself every other day at least and put on something clean.Q: What do we learn about Shawn?答案：A. He is careless about his appearance.解析：男生首先对肖恩能否找到工作表示怀疑，因为他邋遢。

女生接着提到肖恩不修边幅，又说他应该每隔一天刮一次胡子，把自己弄得整洁干净一点。

由此可知，肖恩是一个对仪容仪表不太注重，比较粗线条的人shave，刮胡子；be careless about不在乎，不介意；12.W: I wish Jane would call when she know she'll be late. This is not the first time we've had to wait for her.M: I agree. But she does have to drive through very heavy traffic to get here.Q: What does the man imply?答案：A. Jane maybe caught in a traffic jam.解析：本题是推理题，在做题时要注意仔细推敲。

女生说：“Jane已经不是第一次迟到让我们等了，我希望她能事先打电话告诉我们一下”，可见女生对Jane迟到的作法是不满的。

高等学校英语应用能力考试(A级)(2023年12月)Part I Listening Comprehension (15minutes)Directions: This part is to test your listening ability.It consists of 3 sections.Section ADirections: This section is to test your ability to understand short dialogues.There are 5 recorded dialogues in it.After each dialogue, there is a recorded question.Both the dialogues and questions will be spoken only once.When you hear a question, you should decide on the correct answer from the 4 choices marked A, B, C and D given in your test paper.Then you should mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.Example:You will hear:You will read: A.New York City. B.An evening party.C.An air trip.D.The man’s job.From the dialogue we learn that the man is to take a flight to New York.Therefore, C.An air trip is the correct answer.You should mark C on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.[A] [B] [C] [D]Now the test will begin.1. A.Have a holiday. B.Fly to Beijing.C.Travel on business with him.D.Prepare some documents.C.In a store..D.In a bank.3. A.He likes watching football games. B.He likes traveling with his friends.C.He prefers to go traveling alone.D.He prefers to stay at home with his family.4. A.He wants to get a ticket. B.He has finished a report.C.He cannot go to see the movie.D.He has already seen the movie.5. A.She was making a phone call. B.She was driving to the airport.C.She was working in her office.D.She was having a meeting.Section BDirection: This section is to test your ability to understand short conversations.There are 2 recorded conversations in it.After each conversation, there are some recorded questions .Both the conversations and questions will be spoken two times.When you hear a question, you should decide on the correct answer from the 4 choices marked A, B, C and D given in your test paper.Then you should mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.Conversation 16. A.He is a sportsman. B.He is a sports writer.C.He is a tour guide.D.He is a bus driver.7. A.Exciting. B.Dangerous.C.Unpleasant.D.Boring.Conversation 2C.Five years.D.Seven years.9. A.Because he expects a better salary. B.Because he is tired of his boss.C.Because he doesn’t like traveling.D.Because he likes to work in a big company.10. A.In three working days. B.Within two weeks.C.The next day.D.A month later.Section CDirections: This section is to test your ability to comprehend short passages.You will hear a recorded passage.After that you will hear five questions.Both the passage and the questions will be read two times.When you hear a question .you should complete the answer to it with a word or a short phrase (in no more than 3 words).The questions and incomplete answers are printed in your test paper.You should write your answers on the answer sheet correspondingly.Now listen to the passage11.Who is being introduced at the meeting?Mr.John Smith, the new __________________.12.How long did Mr.John Smith work in Chicago?For over_______________________________.13.What position did Mr.John Smith hold in his previous company?He worked as the _____________________________________.14.What kind of knowledge does John Smith have that is very important to the company?His knowledge of _____________________________________.15.What kind of business does the speaker’s company do?It is an ______________________________ business.Part II Structure (15 minutes)Directions: This part is to test your ability to construct grammatically correct sentences.It consists of 2 sections.Section ADirections: In this section, there are 10 incomplete sentences.You are required to complete each one by deciding on the most appropriate word or words from the 4 choices marked A, B, C and D.Then you should mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.16.If Jack ________ the real situation, he would have made a different plan.A.knowsB.knewC.will knowD.had known17.In the last few years, our company ________ a great deal of attention to building up company culture.A.paysB.would payC.is payingD.has been paying18.We take great pride in our campus, ________is one of the most beautiful university settings in the country.A.whereB.whichC.whatD.when19.We will provide you with tips to help you keep your stress levels________ control.A.forB.onC.underD.with20.Sometimes ________ a business can feel like a tough decision to make, no matter how goodyour idea is.A.startingB.being startedC.startD.to be started21.They still have some problems ________in designing the new energy vehicles.A.overcomeB.overcomingC.to overcomeD.overcomes22.It was not until yesterday ________the business negotiation finally came to a successful end.A.whenB.thatC.sinceD.after23.The program _______to help students prepare for their first year at our college.A.is designedB.designedC.designsD.has designed24.As soon as we ________ your order, we will process it and deliver your package immediately.A.receiveB.had receivedC.receivedD.will receive25.No sooner ________ his job in a small company than he received an offer from a big international firm.A.he quitB.he had quitC.had he quitD.does he quit Section BDirections: There are 10 incomplete statements here.You should fill in each blank with the proper form of the word given in brackets.Write the word or words in the corresponding space on the Answer Sheet.26.We make every effort to ensure that our transaction process is safe and that your (person)__________ information is secure.27.Sales in the first half of the year were (slow) __________than expected, but they are expectingstronger sales in the second half.28.It is not (surprise) __________ that this new style of handbag is mainly purchased by youngwomen.29.(obvious) __________, the company does not seem to care much about its customer services.30.Employers in a small (organize) __________are especially interested in individuals with goodcommunication skills.31.Most customers were satisfied with the way their complaints (handle) __________by thecompany last month. universities should focus on (provide) __________overseas students with English languagesills and British culture as well.33.A completely new idea (deal) __________ with air pollution in big cities attracted much publicattention.34.He is one of the most qualified engineers our company (employ) __________ in the last tenyears.35.If you successfully complete the training program, you will (interview) __________ by thecompany for the final decision.Part III Reading Comprehension (40 minutes)Directions: This part is to test your reading ability.There are 5 tasks for you to fulfill.You should read the reading materials carefully and do the tasks as you are instructed.Task 1Directions: After reading the following passage, you will find 5 questions or unfinished statements, numbered 36 to 40.For each question or statement there are 4 choices marked A,B, C and D.You should make the correct choice and mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.Finding a good work-at-home job is not easy.Although you see all the online advertising, there aren’t that many of them.Those that are available may require that you live in a certain area or spend at least some time in the office.Others man be only part-time jobs.Keep in mind that the skills needed for home employment are similar to those needed for working in an office.You’ll also need a home office with a high speed internet connection, phone, fax, computer, printer, and other basic office equipment.To get started, consider your job search as your job.Spend as many hours per week on your job search as you would spend working.If you’re looking for full-time work, you should be spending full-time hours seeking a job.Networking ( 人际联络)remains the top way to find a job and it does work.Develop contacts—friends, family, even the other job seekers—anyone who might have the information you need.You can take a direct approach and ask for job information or try a less formal approach and ask for information and advice.Contact everyone you know and tell them you want to work from home.You may be surprised by the people they know and the job information they can provide.36.According to the first paragraph, it is not easy to find good work-at-home jobs because __________.A.they are seldom advertised online or in newspapersB.they may require that you live in a certain placeC.you are always asked to work full-timeD.you need to have a college degreepared with those needed for working in an office, the skills for working at home are_________.A.much easierB.totally differentC.almost the sameD.more challenging38.To find a good work-at-home job, you are advised to_________.A.create a website of your ownB.contact as many companies as you canC.Try your best to look for full- time employmentD.spend as much time as possible on your job search39.According to the passage, the best way to find a work-at-home job is_________.A.through networkingB.by personal visitsC.by online applicationD.through e-mailing40.The passage is mainly about __________.A.How to build a work-at-home officeB.How to look for a work-at-home jobC.the equipment needed for home workingD.the skills required for working from homeTask 2Directions: This task is the same as Task 1.The 5 questions or unfinished statements arenumbered 41 to 45.Running your small business requires good staff.Once you find them, you don’t want to let them go elsewhere.During an employee’s time with a company, there are a number of forces that influence his or her behavior.I like to refer to them as “push”and “pull”.You’re either pushing an employee towards the door, or pulling them deeper into your organization.Suppose that you’ve made a good hire and you want to keep the employees, the trick is to recognize individual needs of employees and satisfy those needs, within reason, on order to keep pulling them away from the door.Even if you can’t pull them away from the door, at least don’t do things to push them out the door.Recognize that some employees will lose interest and need something fresh to keep their interest.If you can’t continually provide challenges, opportunities for promotion and other interesting and rewarding opportunities, then you’ll have some employees leave through no fault of your own,The important thing is to identify your key employees and make certain they are being treated municate with them on a regular basis to make certain that you understand what makes them behave in a particular way, and be aware of concerns they may have about job satisfaction.41.The author uses the word “push”(Para.2) to mean the force that _______.A.makes employees satisfied with their workB.drives employees to work more efficientlyC.causes employees to leave their companyD.keep employees to remain in their company42.To keep your employees, you are advised to _______.A.recognize and meet their needsB.identify and overcome their faultsC.offer them a salary as high as possibleD.provide them with a better working condition43.According to the passage, when is it possible for some employees to lose interest ?A.they have no rewarding opportunities.B.The company is located in a remote area.C.They make an mistakes in their workD.The company is not big enough for development44.How should you deal with your key employees according to the last paragraph?A.Make them behave well.B.Meet with them every day.C.Pay regular visits to their familyD.Make sure they are well-treated.45.The passage is mainly about __________.A.how to keep your employeesB.the importance of key employeesC.how to challenge your employeesD.the difference between “push”and “pull”Task 3Directions: Read the following passage.After reading it, you are required to complete the outline below it (No.46 to No.50).You should write your answers briefly (in not more than three words)on the Answer Sheet correspondingly.Deutsche Bahn AGDeutsche Bahn (DB) AG was found in 1994.Today, it is one of the world’s leading passenger and logistics (物流) companies and operates in 130 countries.Every day about 290 000 employees provide passenger transportation and logistics services for customers around the world, as well as controlling and operating the relater transport networks in the rail, land, ocean, and air transport.In the 2023 financial year, DB AG posted revenues（总收入）of about 34.4 billion euros (欧元).The company’s railway activities in Germany——with about seven million passengers and1 138 000 tons of goods transported every day——are its core business.Moreover, every day DB transports more then two million customers by bus.And every day DB AG operates over 26 000 train trips on its modern 33 000 kilometer long track network.DB’s main strategy, in addition to increasing its international activities, is to link together all modes of transport and building new travel and logistics chains worldwide.Task 4Directions: The following is a list of items related to museum visiting.After reading it, youare required to find the items equivalent to (与…等同) those given in Chinese in the table below.Then you should put the corresponding letters in the brackets on the Answer Sheet, numbered 51 through 55.A—Admission information J—No AdmissionB—Adult admission K—Group tour entranceC—Student admission L—Audio guideD—Opening hours M—Family visitE—National museum N—Floor plans and galleriesF—Visitor route O—Multimedia guideG—Museum collection P—Group ticketH—Ticket desk Q—Information deskI—Please do not touchTask 5Directions: Read the following passage.After reading it, you should give brief answers to the 5 questions (No.56 to No.60) that follow.The answers (in not more than three words) should be written after the corresponding numbers on the Answer Sheet.Lost Property OfficeOpening hoursThe office is open every day from 08:00-19:00Contacting the lost property officeTelephonenumber************(UKonly).If you are calling from outside the UK, please call +44 (0) 20 8634 4130Phone lines are open every day 09:00-17:00E-mail: lhr.Where to find usWe are by the Heathrow Express ticket office near terminal (航站楼)3.Just follow the signs for “Lost Property”in the underground passageway.We also have an office in terminal 5 for any items lost here or on a British Airways flight operating from this terminal.Find us near domestic arrivals.Hold baggage (托运行李) enquiriesBaggage delivery is the responsibility of each airline.For inquiries relating to hold baggage please contact your airline directly.Items left on aircraft, in airline lounges(候机厅) or on airline busesIf anything is left on an aircraft, in an airline lounge or on an airline bus, please contact your airline.However, for Arik Air, Blue One, British Airways, SAS, Swissair, Tap Air Portugal and Virgin Atlantic Airways, please contact lost property above.56.What are the opening hours for the lost property office?From __________________________________every day.57.What is the telephone number of the lost property office for calling from outside the UK?______________________.58.Where can you find the lost property office near Terminal 3?By the Heathrow Express ___________________.59.How can you get to the lost property office near Terminal 3?By following the signs for “Lost Property” in ____________________.60.Whom should you contact if you left something on an airline bus?Your ______________.Part IV Translation -- English into Chinese (25 minutes)Directions: This part, numbered 61 through 65, is to test your ability to translate English into Chinese.After each of the sentences numbered 61 to 64, you will read four choices of suggested translation.You should choose the best translation and mark the corresponding letter on your Answer Sheet.And for the paragraph numbered 65, write your translation in the corresponding space on the Translation/ Composition Sheet.61.A careers adviser provides information, advice and guidance to help people make realistic choices about their education, training and work.A.职业顾问向人们提供信息和征询, 并予以指导, 协助人们规划他们旳教育培训和职业。

大学英语三级B级真题2014年6月(总分：100.00，做题时间：120分钟)一、Part I Listening Comprehension (15 minutes) (总题数：1，分数：5.00)（分数：5.00）A.Quite a lot.B.My pleasure.C.Thank you very much.D.Yes, but he's not in. √解析：[听力原文] Hello! Is this your manager's office? 本题考查对一般疑问句的回答。

问题为“你好!这里是你们经理的办公室吗?”D项Yes, but he's not in(是，但他不在)是肯定回答，故正确。

一般疑问句的肯定回答用Yes，否定回答用No。

A项Quite a lot(很多)用于回答how many或how much开头的特殊疑问句。

B项My pleasure(是我的荣幸)是对感谢用语的客气回答。

C项Thank you very much(非常感谢)表示感谢。

A.Wait a minute.B.Yes, I do. √C.See you later.D.Fine, thanks.解析：[听力原文] Do you have an appointment with Mr. Brown? 本题考查对一般疑问句的回答。

句子意思是“你跟布朗先生约好了吗?”have an appointment with sb.意为“与某人有预约”。

本句的助动词是do，故肯定回答是B项Yes, I do(是的)。

A项Wait a minute(等一下)是对请求或要求的回答。

C项See you later(待会儿见)是在道别时使用。

D项Fine, thanks(很好，谢谢)一般用于回答How are you或How are you doing等问候语。

A.Take it easy.B.Mind your step.C.Very much. √D.So am I.解析：[听力原文] Do you like your new job in this small town? 本题也是一般疑问句。

2013年6月英语四级真题听力短文原文2013年6月大学英语四级考试Part III Listening Comprehension长对话答案+解析Conversation 1【听力原文】W: Good afternoon, Mr. Jones. I am Teresa Chen, and I’ll be interviewing you. How are you today?M: I am fine, thank you. And you, Miss Chen?Good, Thanks.W: Can you tell me something about your experiences in this kind of work?M: Well, for several years, I managed a department for the Brownstone Company in Detroit, Michigan. Now I work part time because I also go to school at night. I’m g etting a business degree.W: Oh, how interesting. Tell me, why do you want to leave your present job?M: I’ll finish school in a few months, and I’d like a full-time position with more responsibility.W: And why would you like to work for our company?M: Because I know your company’s work, and I like it.W: Could you please tell me about your special skills and interests?M: Of course, I’m good at computers and I can speak Spanish. I used to take classes in Spanish at the local nd I like travelling a lot.W: Can you give me any references?M: Yes, certainly. You can talk to Mr. McCaw, my boss, at the Brownstone Company. I could also give you the names and numbers of several of my teachers.W: All right, Mr. Jones, and would you like to ask me any questions?M: Yes, I wonder when I’ll be informed about my application for the job?W: Well, we’ll let you know as soon as possible. Let’s stay in touch. Thank you very much for coming this afternoon.M: Thank you.Questions 19-22 are based on the conversation you have just heard.19. What does the man say about his working experience?20. Why does the man want to leave his present job?21. What is the man interested in?22. What question did the man ask the woman?【总评】这是一篇以面试为场景的听力对话。

大学英语六级听力预测题（三）及答案大学英语六级听力预测题（三）及答案听力试题Part III Listening Comprehension (35 minutes)Section ADirections: In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long conversations. At the end of each conversation, one or more questions will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause.During the pause, you must read the four choices marked [A], [B], [C] and [D], and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre.11. [A] T o invite the man to join them.[B] To suggest politely that he leave.[C] To offer to let him help cook.[D] To encourage him to have another drink.12. [A] There is a flood every two years.[B] The flood is the worst ever since the fifties.[C] There is a serious drought.[D] There is a severe flood.13. [A] She asks the man to wait for her at the train station.[B] She will call the man when she arrives at the station.[C] She and the man will take the 7:50 train.[D] She is sorry for keeping the man waiting for her for an hour.14. [A] He is well-prepared.[B] He will finish his paper soon.[C] He will quit the exam.[D] He never feels prepared enough.15. [A ] Wants the man to write a letter for her.[B] Wants the man to take her letter to the post office.[C] Wants the man to correct her letter.[D] Wants to correct the man's mistakes.16. [A] He failed to finish the experiment that day.[B] He hasn't had time to do the experiment.[C] He did only part of the experiment.[D] The experiment was finished with much time.17. [A] He refuses to check in the other suitcase.[B] One of the suitcases he's carrying isn't his.[C] He thinks the woman up ahead should check in the suitcase.[D] He's helping the woman up ahead to check in the suitcase.18. [A] Both speakers were running out of money.[B] The man lent some money to the woman.[C] The woman lent some money to the man.[D] The woman left her money in the library.Questions 19 to 22 are based on the conversation you have just heard.19. [A] The definition of eccentricity.[B] Essentiality.[C] How to keep pets.[D] How to enjoy special food.20. [A] Being unusual and strange.[B] Charming and special.[C] Aggressive and hardworking.[D] Common and usual.21. [A] A poor British man.[B] A rich American.[C] A rich British man.[D] A poor American.22. [ A]The Victorian surgeon lived at Buckland.[B] Howard was always a hermit.[C] A hermit is a person who enjoys communicating with others.[D] Howard Hughes became a recluse because he was tired of high living.Questions 23 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.23. [A ] Confident.[B] Hesitant.[C] Determined.[D] Doubtful.24. [A] An export salesman working overseas.[B] A trainee working through every branch.[C] A production manager in a branch.[D] A policy-maker in the company.25. [A] Trainees are required to sign contracts initially.[B] Trainees' performance is evaluated occasionally.[C] Trainees' starting salary is 870 pounds.[D] Trainees cannot quit the management scheme at will.Section BDirections: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked [A], [B], [C] and [D].Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 witha single line through the centre.Passage One Questions 26 to 29 are based on the passage you have just heard.26. [A] Satisfying.[B]Tough.[C] Meaningless.[D] Boring.27. [A ] Kathy persuaded her to do so.[B] Zoe lost her job as a PR consultant.[C] Zoe got tired of the city life.[D] Zoe loved Wales more than London.28. [A] Tiresome and troublesome.[B] Romantic and peaceful.[C] Mentally exhausting but healthy.[D] Physically tiring but rewarding.29. [A ] A friend in need is a friend indeed.[B] Kill two birds with one stone.[C] A misfortune may turn out a blessing.[D] Where there is a will, there is a way.Passage TwoQuestions 30 to 32 are based on the passage you have just heard.30. [A ] It brings about the generation gap.[B] It is very careful about people's privacy.[C] It lists the telephone numbers of your friends.[D] It encourages you to list your personal information.31. [A] Because trouble-makers can easily approach their children through the site.[B] Because they think MySpace has a bad influence on their children.[C] Because they don't want to pay so much money for MySpace.[D] Because it takes up too much of their children's spare time.32. [A] MySpace often holds parents' meetings.[B] MySpace is quite popular with parents.[C] MySpace has become a top issue troubling parents.[D] Parents have lots of questions about MySpace.Passage ThreeQuestions 33 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard.33. [A] T o describe an aptitude test.[B] To advise you how to find a good job.[C] To tell you how to deal with job interviews.[D] To give a piece of advice for job interviewees.34. [A ] Those who will work harder than others.[B] Those who know much more than others.[C] Those who are able to solve the problems.[D] Those who are better educated than others.35. [A] That more Chinese applicants fail to find a job.[B] That aptitude test is becoming worldwide popular.[C] That applicants should not act as cleverly as possible.[D] That job applicants are always asked such questions.Section CDirections: In this section, you will hear a passage three times. When the passage ts read for the first time, you should listen carefully for its general idea. When the passage is read for the second time, you are required to fill in the blanks numbered from 36 to 43 with the exact words you have just heard. For blanks numbered from 44 to 46 you are required to fill in the missinginformation.For these blanks, you can either use the exact words you have just heard or write down the main points in your own words. Finally, when the passage is read for the third time, you should checkwhat you have written.The signs of American influence on Central America are everywhere: McDonald's and KFC, movies and clothes. Less easy to (36)is an export that has had a (37)effect on the region: gang culture.Immigrants who (38)crimes in the U.S. have been allowed to return to their countries for the last six years. This has led to the (39)to Central America of thousands of gang members who arrived in the U.S. as children with their parents. Back in Central America they are keeping their old ways. Gang "franchises" have taken hold in countries there.The influence of U.S. gang culture is (40)in some poor neighborhoods across Central America. There are local (41)on a dress code of baggy clothes, baseball caps and chains, a defined (42)in music, hand signs, and a slang using (43)words like broderes' ( brothers ) and homies' ( friends ). ( 44 )In Guatemala, with a population of 13 million, the police believe there are more than 300 gangs with a total membership of 200,000. In Honduras, with a population of 6 million, there are said to be 60,000 gang members. (45)In the early 1980s, more than a million refugees fled to the U.S. during E1 Salvador's civil war, which killed 75,000 people. (46)。