英语四六级听力原文 10

2018年6月大学生英语四级听力原文(第1套)听力原文：Section ANews Report OneKelly Swisher,an Arkansas woman,escapedinjury and managed to safely stop her car after a four-foot long rat snake came out from under her car seat and slithered acrossher feet as she was driving down the highway.Rat snakesaren’p o t isonousor a threat to people generally.【1】But the woman says the snake she encounteredThursday terrified her o ut of her wits.【2】It was r ough with big scales,said Swisher,who was on her way to pick up her friend at the airport when it happened.I don’t know whether I had my hands o n the steering wheel or not.I am not the most flexibleperson in the world,but I can guaranteemy knees were up next to my ears.She saidthe snakefirst slithered back under the seatand shehoped it would stay there until she was able to get off the highway and stop.“Tha d tidn ’wo t rk out, s”he said.“Here h e comes,and he wound up in my back seat before I could finally get off the road,stop and get out of the car. S”he called for help and Washington County Animal Control officers cameand capturedthe snake.Questions1 to 2 are basedon the new report you have just heard.1. How did Kelly Swisherfeel when shefirst came acrossthe rat snake?2. What does the report say about the snake?News Report Two【3】Fast food,as it turns out,isn’q t uite as fast as it used to be.A new study finds that McDonald’po s sted its slowest drive-through times since this survey was first conducted fifteen years ago.At McDonald’cu s s,tomers were spent on averagethree minutes and nine secondsfrom the time they placed their orders until they received their food.That’ab s out ten secondsmore than the industry averageand a lot slower than a decade ago,according to the study which was commissioned by QSR,an industry trade publication.And McDonald’w s a sn’a t lone in slowing down.Other chains also saw their drive-through performance slowing down.【4】Among the reasons for the slower service,today there are more choices on the menu,and theproducts themselvesare more complex and take longer to prepare.Speed,of course,is essentialto the drive-through experience,and drive-throughs are hugely important to chains such as McDonald’Bu sr,ger King,and Taco ually,the drive-through accounts for sixty to seventy percent of all business that goes through a fast food restaurant,notes Sam Ochers,editor of QSR.Of course,consumers also want their orders preparedcorrectly and o n that score,Ocherssays,accuracyis still really high. Questions3 to 4 are basedon the new report you have just heard.3. What is the news report mainly about?4. What has slowed down McDonald ’dr s i ve-through service?News Report ThreeThe first private mission outside of earth orbit is closer than many of us think.【5】ernment officials outset to approve a mission by privately held space company,Moon Express,to travel outside of earth orbit in late 2017.【6】Moon Express ’m i s s sion involves plans to land a suitcase-size package of scientific equipment on the moon for ongoing exploration on commercial development.The decision involved amounts of lobbying and coordinative conversations between a number of federal agencies.On the international treaties,the U.S.is responsible for the cargo of both public and private spacecraft.This makes commercial spacetravel a complex legal issue not just domestically but abroad.A Moon Express representative declined to comment on the story,【7】but noted that thecompany is very optimistic about its proposal.Moon Express is not the only company seeking for the right to travel to outer space.Elon Musk’S s paceX aims to send an unmannedaircraft to Mars by 2018.Questions5 to 7 are basedon the new report you have just heard.5. What is the news report mainly about?6. What is Moon Express planning to do?7. What does Moon Expressthink of its mission?Section BConversation OneM:Hey,Sophia,how are you doing?W:Hi,Bob.I’m good,thanks.Actually,I’m on holiday with my family in Thailand at the moment,although I wish it were with my friends instead.M:Really?You never said you are going to Thailand.How I envy you!W:I’v o e n l y been i n here a week,but you know Thailand is an amazing place.I’m having a great time here【.８】In fact,I’m now lying on the beachin Phuket.I’b v eenin the sun for around 15 minutes only,and I’m already getting sun burnt.Have you beenhere before?M:No,I wish I had.What else have you been doing in Thailand besidesenjoying the sun?W:【９】Well,I met a guy from Germany yesterday.He showed me around the orphanage that he works at.Then I met many volunteer teachers who are mainly young people from Europe.M:Ah,that i’nte s resting.W:Yes.I also made a new little friend,Sarah.She was so cute.I was so sad when I had to leave at the end of the day.If I ever come back to Thailand,I’d d efinitely visit this place again,as a volunteer.M:【１０】Well,you can tell me all about it when you get back.My phone battery is almost dead now.【１１】Rememberto get me somethingfrom the souvenir shops.I like to collect bits and pieces from different parts of the world.Bye now,enjoy yourself,Sophia.W:Bye.Questions8 to 11 are basedon the conversationyou have just heard。

六级听力原文family busoness【听力材料】：(Text 1)W: What’s new with you,Jack?M:Well,I met a really nice woman.We’ve been going out for three months and things look good now.(Text 2)M: When did you first find the door broken and things missing?W:After I got up,around 5:20.Then I called the police station.(Text 3)W: Pass me the flour,please.M:Which tin is it in?W:The one at the end of the shelf.It’s slightly smaller than the others.M:Oh,right.(Text 4)W:Do you know why George hasn’t come ye t?M:Yes.He was planning to come,but his wife’s father fell downsome stairs and they had to take him to a hospital.W:I’m sorry to hear that.(Text 5)W:Hi,Tony.How did your experiment go yesterday?M: Well,it wasn’t as easy as I had thought.I have to con tinue doing it tonight.(Text 6)M:Is that Ann?W:Yes.M:This is Mike.How are things with you?W:Oh,very well,but I’m very busy.M:Busy? But you’ve finished all your exams?W:Yes,but I have to help my little sister with her foreign language.M:How about coming out with me this evening?There’s a new film on.W:I’m afraid I can’t.A friend of mine is coming from the south and I have to go to the station to meet him.M:What a pity!How about the weekend then?W:No,I’ve arranged to go to an art exhi bition with my parents.M:What about next week sometime?W:Maybe.(Text 7)W:I hear there will be a football competition between all senior schools next month.Is that so?M:That’s true.W:Would you please go into some more details?M:Well,the competition will be held in our school and it will begin on August 11.The competition will last a whole week.W:Anything else?M:Yes,both the girls and boys competition will be held at the same time.The girls competition will be held in the morning and the boys competition will be held in the afternoon.W:Yes? Sounds exciting.M:We are both members of our school football team.We should be ready for it.W:Of course.It’s a long time since we had the last football competition last time.I’m really looking forward to anothercompetition.M:Me,too.(Text 8)W: Excuse me.I am from STM.We are carrying out a survey on the traffic in our city.Do you mind if I ask you some questions?M:No,not at all.Go ahead.W:Good,thanks.What do you do,sir?M:I am a teacher.I teach children French.W:Great.Do you live far from the school? I mean,how do you usually go to work?M:Well,mostly by car.But once in a while,I prefer to ride my bike.You know,I live quite far from the school,about 20 miles.And I have to spend about an hour riding to school.But it only takes me less than a quarter of an hour to drive my car,unless the traffic is very bad.W:I see.Does this happen often? I mean the bad traffic.M:Yes,sure! I often get stuck on the way,and the problem’s getting worse and worse.W:That’s all of my questions.Thank you very much.M:You are welcome.(Text 9)M: Customer service.Andney Grant speaking.How may I help you?W:I can’t believe this is happening.I called and ordered a 32?inch bag last Friday.But today I found that you sent me a 24?inch one.I was planning to use that bag during our vacation in Mexico,but it doesn’t seem possible any more because we will take off on Saturday.It’s only two days away.What am I supposed to do?M:I’m really sorry,madam. I’ll check right away.Would you please tell me your order number?W:It’s CE2938.M:Just a minute.I do apologize,madam.There did seem to be a mistake.I’ll have the corre ct size bag sent to you by overnight mail right away.It will arrive in time for your Saturday trip.Again I apologize for any inconvenience caused by our mistake.I promise it won’t happen again.W:OK.Well,thank you.M:Thank you,madam,for choosing Linch mail.I hope you willhave a wonderful vacation.(Text 10)I wasn’t too fond of the lecture classes of 400 students in my general course.Halfway through my second term when I was considering whether or not to come back in the fall,I went on the Internet and came across Americorp.Then I joined in an organization,and that’s what I did last school year.I worked on making roads,building a house,serving as a teacher’s assistant and working as a camp officer in several projects in South Carolina and Florida.It’s been a great experience,and I’ve almost learned more than what I could have in college since I didn’t really want to be at that school and wasn’t interested in my major anyway,I thought this was better for me.After 1,700 hours of service I received 4,750 dollars.I can use that to pay off the money I borrowed from the bank or for what is needed when I go back to school this fall at Columbus State in Ohio.Classes are smaller there and I’ll be majoring in German education.After working with the kids,now I know,I want to be a teacher.一、听力第一节(共5小题，每小题1分)听下面5段对话。

20236月四级听力原文Short Conversations11.W.Ther.wer.mor.tha..hundre.peopl.a.Kate'.birthda.party .she'.go.s.man.friends?M.It'.reall.n.surprise.Yo.kno.sh.wa.popula.eve.whe.sh.wa.. childQ: What does the man imply about Kate?12.M.The.sa.there'l.b..snow-s.quit..fe.days.W.Oh.We'r.s.lucky.we'l.b.gettin.awa.fo..while.an.havin..holi da.i.Florida.Bu.let'.cal.righ.no.t.confir.ou.flight.Q: What do we learn about the two speakers?13.W.Ton.wa.awarde..meda.fo.rescuin.severa.familie.fro.th.fores.fire.M: I really admire his courage.Q: What do we learn about Tony from the conversation?14.M.M.washin.machin.i.mor.tha.fiftee.year.ol.an.i.ha.works.night.W.You’l.neve.b.abl.t.ge.part.fo.it.eve.fro.Japan.S.i.migh.b.tim.t.inv es..mor.recen.model.Q: What does the woman suggest the man do?15.W..hear.abou.you.promotion.yo.mus.b.thrilled.M: Not really, the new office is huge, but the word loadhas doubled.Q: What do we learn about the man from the conversation?16.W..can’.decid.wha.t.d.abou.th.part.tomorrow.M: You don’t have to go if you don’t want to, but I’ll be glad to give you a ride if you do.Q: What do we learn from the conversation?17.M.No.i.yo.hav.an.question.abou.th.contract.I’l.b.happ.t.answe.them.W: Nothing come s to mind right now, but I’d like to go over all the articles of the contract once more before signing it. Q: What are the speakers doing right now?18.M.W.ar.ou.o.pape.fo.th.printer.Ca.yo.pleas.orde.some? plete.th.orde.for.onlin.yesterda.an.i.wil.b.her.b.noo n.I’e.in.Q: What did the woman do?Long ConversationConversation OneW.Bob.d.yo.kno.wh..sa.th.othe.day.Ol.Jake.lookin.terribl.d st?M.Yes.The.mad.hi.retir.afte.5.year.a.sea.H.i.prett.upse.ab ou.it.bu.wha.ca.yo.do.H.reall.i.pasted.W: He is all alone, isn’t he?M.Yes.hi.wif.ha.bee.dea.fo.years.The.ha.on.daughter.Dori es.Bu.sh.wen.of.t.tow.a.soo.a.sh.lef.school.An.h.hasn’.h ear.fro.he.since..hea.sh.i.makin.goo.mone.a..model..bac.fo. .whil.t.help?M..don’e.Sh.neve.go.o.wit.he.father.H.i.b i.o..toug.characte.an.sh.i.rathe.selfish.Oh..expec.ol.Jak.wil e.int..clini.fo..chec.regularly. W: Are you his doctor?M.No.m.partne.docto.Johnso.is.W: That bad-tempered old thing?M.Oh.h.isn’.bad-tempered.H.jus.look.it.H.i.a.excellen.doctor.taugh.m..lot.an .h.ha..ver.nic.family.Hi.wif.invite.m.ove.ther.t.suppe.ever.w eek.Ver.pleasant. z.abou.he.schoo.work.bu..brigh.littl.thin.an.ver.popula.wit. he.ag.group.Questions 19 to 22 are based on the conversation you’ve just heard.19.Wh.doe.ol.Jak.loo.terribl.depressed?20.Wha.d.w.lear.abou.Jake’.wife?21.Wha.doe.th.ma.sa.abou.Jake’.daughter?22.Wha.doe.th.ma.sa.abou.Jake’.doctor?Conversation TwoW.Hello.Mr.Summerfield.Ho.ar.yo.today?M.Ver.well.Than.you.Ms.Green.W: What can I do for you?M.Well.unfortunately.ther.i..proble.wit.th.orde.w.receive.fro .yo.yesterday.I.seem.w.haven’.see.th.righ.quantit.o.man ual.t.suppor.th.telephon.system.W.Oh.dear.that’.ba.news.I’.ver.sorr.t.hea.that.an.yo.do n’.kno.ho.man.pack.ar.withou.manuals?M.No.becaus.w.haven’.opene.ever.pack.Bu.i.severa.o.th os.tha.hav.bee.opene.ther.ar.none.n.manuals.W.I’.ver.sorr.abou.thi.inconvenience.Mr.Summerfield.We ’l.sen.ou.th.manual.thi.afternoo.b.expres.mai.entirel.a.ou.c test. M: All of them, right?W.Yes.I.mayb.tha.som.hav.the.already.bu.w.canno.b.sure. S.th.bes.thin.i.t.sen.ou.th.manua.fo.ever.pack.M.Yes.Yes..see.Tha.woul.b.great.W.Pleas.accep.ou.apologie.fo.thi.mix-up..assur.yo.w.wil.d.everythin.possibl.t.fin.ou.wh.th.mistak. happenedM.Right.Thank.fo.you.swif.action.W.No.a.all.Than.yo.an.goodby.fo.now.D.cal.i.ther.i.anythin .else.M.Al.right.Than.you.Goodbye.M.Green.W: Goodbye.Questions 23 to 25 are based on the conversation you’ve just heard.23.Wha.problem.ar.th.speaker.discussing?24.Wha.doe.th.woma.promis.t.do?25.Wha.doe.th.ma.thin.o.th.solution?PassagePassage 1Attractin.an.feedin.wil.bird.ar.entertainin.activitie.tha.hav.lo n.bee.enjoye.b.peopl.al.ove.th.world.Feedin.bird.ha.beco m.s.popula.tha.prepare.fee.mixture.ar.readil.available.W.f .fro.watc hin.birds..hobb.ofte.develop.int..seriou.stud.o.thei.habits.A uall.th.firs.goal.Bu.observatio n.tha.a.amateu.bird-watche.ca.mak.ar.reall.limitless.Ther.is.however.responsib ilit.associate.wit.bir.feeding.includin..diseas.hazard.Attracti n.number.o.bird.continuall.t.th.sam.spo.ca.b.harmfu.t.them .particularl.specie.tha.pic.foo.fro.th.groun.contaminate.b.th .dropping.o.othe.birds.I.winte.feedin.effort.ar.mos.satisfyin. t.peopl.an.ar.o.greates.benefi.t.birds.Durin.thi.tim.whe.few e.natura.food.ar.availabl.an.ai.temperature.ar.lower.extr.fe edin.ca.kee..bir.war.an.well.Onc.begun.feedin.shoul.neve. sto.durin.thes.lea.months.I.yo.star..loca.increas.o.birds.b.p repare.t.d.wha.ma.b.require.t.eliminat.hazard.t.thos.yo.wa n.t.befriend..constan.suppl.o.foo.shoul.b.give.unti.th.col.i.o e.I.feedin.i.stoppe.durin.sever.weather. e.t.relyin.upo.th.feeder.mus.starve.Questions 26 to 28 are based on the passage you’ve just heard.Q26 What does the speaker say about bird watching?Q27 What does the speaker say about birds fed continually on the same spot?Q28 What does the speaker suggest we do in feeding birds in winter?Passage 2M.frien.Le.make.u.wea.an.poo.excuse.wheneve.ther.i.som ethin.h.doesn’.wan.t.do.Jus.tw.week.ago.h.wa.a.m.hous. whe.h.decide.h.didn’.wan.t.g.int.work.H.calle.hi.bos.an.s ai.h.ha.t.ge..ne.se.o.tire.pu.o.hi.truck.The.h.sa.dow.an.wat che.T.wit.me.No.onl.ha.h.lie.bu.hi.excus.wasn’..ver.convi s .minut.tellin.he.h.ha.t.ge..ne.batter.fo.hi.truck.Sh.wa.angr.a s.weekend. 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2023年12月英语六级听力原文及参考答案听力稿原文section AConversation 1气候变化和全球经济发展W: Professor Henderson could you give us a brief overview of what you do, where you work and your main area of research？M: Well the Center for Climate Research where I work links the science of climate change to issues around economics and policy。

Some of our research is to do with the likely impacts of climate change and all of the associated risks。

W: And how strong is the evidence that climate change is happening that it‘s really something we need to be worried about。

M: Well most of the science of climate change particularly that to do with global warming is simply fact。

But other aspects of the science are less certain or at least more disputed。

And so we‘re really talking about risk what the economics tells us is thatit’s probably cheaper to avoid climate change to avoid the risk than it has to deal with the likely consequences。

202312月六级听力原文2023年12月六级听力原文Part I: ConversationW: Hey, have you heard about the new restaurant that just opened downtown?M: No, I haven't. What's so special about it?W: Well, it's called "Taste of Asia" and it offers a wide variety of Asian cuisines. They have Chinese, Japanese, Thai, and even Indian dishes.M: That sounds amazing! I love Asian food. Is it expensive?W: Surprisingly, it's quite affordable. The prices are reasonable, and the portions are generous.M: That's great to hear. I'll definitely check it out this weekend.W: You should. I went there last night and the food was delicious. I highly recommend their sushi and curry dishes.M: Thanks for the recommendation. I can't wait to try it.Part II: LectureGood morning, everyone. Today, I'd like to talk about the importance of time management. Time management is a crucial skill that can greatly impact our productivity and success in both personal and professional aspects of life.Firstly, effective time management allows us to prioritize tasks and allocate our time wisely. By setting clear goals and deadlines, we can focus on what needs to be done and avoid wasting time on unimportant activities. This helps us stay organized and ensures that we complete tasks in a timely manner.Secondly, time management helps reduce stress and improve work-life balance. When we manage our time effectively, we can avoid procrastination and last-minute rushes, which often lead to stress and anxiety. By planning our time well, we can create a balance between work, family, and leisure activities, leading to a more fulfilling and satisfying life.Furthermore, time management enhances our efficiency and productivity. When we have a clear plan and schedule, we can eliminate distractions and stay focused on our tasks. This allows us to work more efficiently and accomplish more in less time. By managing our time effectively, we can achieve our goals and reach our full potential.Lastly, time management promotes self-discipline and self-improvement. It requires us to be accountable for our own time and take responsibility for our actions. By practicing good time management habits, such as setting realistic deadlines and avoiding procrastination, we can develop self-discipline and improve our overall productivity and performance.In conclusion, time management is a vital skill that can greatly impact our lives. It allows us to prioritize tasks, reduce stress, enhance efficiency, and promote self-discipline. By managing our time effectively, we can achieve our goals, maintain a healthy work-life balance, and lead a morefulfilling life. So, let's start practicing good time management habits and make the most of our time. Thank you.Part III: DiscussionNow, let's move on to the discussion section. Today's topic is about the impact of social media on society.M: I think social media has had a significant impact on society. It has revolutionized the way we communicate and connect with others.W: I agree. Social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter have made it easier for us to stay connected with friends and family, no matter where they are.M: That's true. It has also provided a platform for people to express their opinions and share their experiences with a wider audience.W: However, social media has its downsides as well. It can be addictive and time-consuming, leading to a decrease in productivity and real-life interactions.M: I think social media has also contributed to the spread of fake news and misinformation. People often believe and share information without verifying its authenticity.W: That's a valid point. Social media has definitely changed the way we consume news and information, and it's important for us to be critical and discerning.M: Overall, I believe social media has both positive and negative impacts on society. It's up to us to use it responsibly and make the most of its benefits while being aware of its drawbacks.W: I couldn't agree more. It's important for us to strike a balance and not let social media consume our lives.M: Absolutely. Let's use social media as a tool for connection and information, rather than letting it control us.W: Well said. Thank you for sharing your thoughts.M: Thank you for the discussion.。

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下面是给大家整理的大学英语四六级听力原文，供大家参阅!2010年12月CET4英语四级听力真题原文11.M: Oh my god! The heat is simply unbearable here. I wish we ve gone to the beach instead.W: Well, with the museums and restaurants in Washington I ll be happy here no matter what the temperature.Q：What does the woman mean?12.M: How s the new job going?W: Well, I m learning a lot of new things, but I wish the director would give me some feedback.Q：What does the woman want to know?13.M: Can you help me work out a physical training program John?W: Sure, but whatever you do be careful not to overdo it. Last time I had two weeks worth of weight-lifting in three days and I hurt myself.Q: What does the man suggest the woman do?14.M: I have an elderly mother and I m worried about her going on a plane. Is there any risk?W: Not if her heart is all right. If she has a heart condition, I d recommend against it.Q: What does the man want to know about his mother?15.M: Why didn t you stop when we first signaled you at the crossroads?W: Sorry, I was just a bit absent-minded. Anyway, do I have to pay a fine?Q: what do we learn from the conversation?16.M: I m no expert, but that noise in your refrigerator doesn t sound right. Maybe you should have it fixed.W: You re right. And I suppose I ve put it off long enough.Q: What will the woman probably do?17.M: I did extremely well on the sale of my downtown apartment. Now, I have enough money to buy that piece of land I ve had my eye on and build a house on it.W: Congratulations!Does that mean you ll be moving soon?Q: What do we learn about the man from the conversation?18.W: My hand still hurts from the fall on the ice yesterday. I wonder if I broke something.M: I m no doctor, but it s not black and blue or anything. Maybe you just need to rest it for a few days.Q: what do we learn about the woman from the conversation?长对话(19~21)M: Mrs. Dawson, thanks very much for coming down to the station. I just like to go over some of the things that you told police officer Parmer at the bank.W: All right.M: Well, could you describe the man who robbed the bank for this report that we re filling out here? Now, anything at all that you can remember would be extremely helpful to us.W: Well, just, I can only remember basically what I said before.M: That s all right.W: The man was tall, six foot, and he had dark hair, and he had moustache.M: Very good. All right, did he have any other distinguishing marks?W: Um, no, none that I can remember.M: Do you remember how old he was by any chance?W: Well, I guess around 30, maybe younger, give or take a few years.M: Mm, all right. Do you remember anything about what he was wearing?W: Yes, yes, he had on a dark sweater, a solid color.M: OK. Um, anything else that strikes you at the moment?W: I remember he was wearing a light shirt under the sweater. Yes, yes.M: All right. Mrs. Dawson, I really appreciate what you ve been through today. I m just going to ask you to look at some photographs before you leave if you don t mind. It won t take very long. Can you do that for me?W: Oh, of course.M: Would you like to step this way with me, please?W: OK, sure.M: Thank you.Questions 19 to 21 are based on the conversation you have just heard.19. What do we learn about the woman?20. What did the suspect look like?21. What did the man finally asked the woman to do?长对话(22~25)W: Good morning, I m calling about the job that was in the paper last night.M: Well, could you tell me your name?W: Candidate Foreset.M: Oh yes. What exactly is it that interests you about the job?W: Well, I thought it was just right for me.M: Really? Um Could you tell me a little about yourself?W: Yes. I m 23. I ve been working abroad.M: Where exactly have you been working?W: In Geneva.M: Oh, Geneva. And what were you doing there?W: Secretarial work. Previous to that, I was at university.M: Which university was that?W: The University of Manchester. I ve got a degree in English.M: You said you ve been working in Geneva. Do you have any special reason for wanting to come back?W: I thought it would be nice to be near to the family.M: I see, and how do you see yourself developing in this job?W: Well, I m ambitious. I do hope that my career as a secretary will lead me eventually into management.M: I see. You have foreign languages?W: French and Italian.M: Well, I think the best thing for you to do is do reply a writing to the advertisement.W: Can t I arrange for an interview now?M: Well, I m afraid we must wait until all the applications are in, in writing, and then decide on the short list. If you are on the short list, of course we should see you.W: Oh, I see.M: I look forward to receiving your application in writing in a day or two.W: Oh, yes, yes, certainly.M: Ok, thank you very much. Goodbye.W: Thank you. Goodbye.Questions 22 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.22. How did the woman get to know about the job vacancy?23. Why did the woman find the job appealing?24. What had the woman been doing in Geneva?25. What was the woman asked to do in the end?Section BPassage OneOne of the greatest heartbreaks for fire fighters occurs when they fail to rescue a child from a burning building because the child, frightened by smoke and noise, hides under a bed or in a closet and is later found dead. Saddest of all is when children catch a glimpse of the masked the fire fighter but hide because they think they have seen a monster. To prevent such tragedies, fire fighter Eric Velez gives talks to children in his community, explaining that they should never hide during a fire. He displays fire fighters equipment, including the oxygen mask, which he encourages his listeners to play with and put on. If you see us, Velez tells them, don t hide! We are not monsters. We have come to rescue you. Velez gives his presentations in English and Spanish. Growing up in San Francisco, he learnt Spanish from his immigrant parents. Velez and other fire fighters throughout North America, who give similar presentations, will never know how many lives they save through their talks. But it s a fact that informative speaking saves lives. For example, several months after listening to an informative speech, Pete Gentry in North Carolina rescued his brother who is choking on food, by using the method taught by student speaker, Julie Paris. In addition to saving lives, informative speakers help people learn new skills, solve problems and acquire fascinating facts about the exciting world in which they live.26 Why do some children trapped in a burning building hide from masked fire fighters?27 What does the passage tell us about fire fighter Eric Velez?28 What do we learn about Pete Gentry?29 What message is the speaker trying to convey?Passage TwoSome people want to make and save a lot of money in order to retire early.I see people pursuing higher paying and increasingly demanding careers to accomplish this goal. They make many personal sacrifices in exchange for income today. The problem is that tomorrow might not come. Even if it all goes according to plan, will you know how to be happy when you are not working ifyou spend your entire life making money? More importantly, who will be around for you to share your leisure time with? At the other extreme are people who live only for today. Why bother saving when I might not be here tomorrow, they argue. The danger of this approach is that tomorrow may come after all. And most people don t want to spend all their tomorrows working for a living. The earlier neglect of saving, however, makes it difficult not to work when you are older. You maybe surprise to hear me say that if you must pick an extreme I think it s better to pick the spend-all approach. As long as you don t mind continuing to work, assuming your health allows, you should be OK. At least, you are making use of your money, and hopefully deriving value and pleasure from it. Postponing doing what you love and being with people you love until retirement can be a mistake. It may never come. Retirement can be a great time for some people. For others, it is a time of boredom, loneliness and poor health.30 Why do some people pursue higher paying but demanding careers?31 What is the danger facing people who live only for today?32 What does the speaker seem to advocate?Passage ThreeImagine that someone in your neighborhood broke the law, and the judge put the whole neighborhood under suspicion. How fair will that be? Well, it happens everyday to high schoolers. Just because some students have stolen things in shops, all of us are treated like thieves. Even though I d never steal.Store employees looked at me like I m some kind of hardened criminal. For example, during one lunch period, my friend Denny and I went to the Graben Gore Restaurant to have a hot dog. We arrived to find a line of students waiting outside. A new sign in the window told the story. No more than two students at a time . After 15 minutes, we finally got in. But the store manger laid the evil eye on us. I asked him about the new sign, and he said, You kids are stealing too much stuff. You kids? Too much stuff? We were not only assumed to be thieves, but brilliant, greedy thieves. The most annoying thing though, is the way employees watched my friends and me. It s horrible.Once, at a drug store, I was looking around and found a guy standing on a large box, stocking the shelves. He was watching my hands, more than he was watching his own. I showed him that my hands were empty. He got down off his box and rushed off, as if he was going to get the store manger. How crazy is that!33. What does the speaker find to be unfair?34. What measure did the Graben Gore Restaurant take to stop stealing?35. What happened in a drug store that greatly annoyed the speaker?Section CWriting keeps us in touch with other people. We write to communicate with relatives and friends. We write to preserve our family histories so our children and grandchildren can learn and appreciate their heritage. With computers and Internet connections in so many households, colleges, and businesses, people are e-mailing friends and relatives all the time -- or talking to them in writing in online chat rooms. It is cheaper than calling long distance, and a lot more convenient than waiting until Sunday for the telephone rates to drop. Students are e-mailing their professors to receive and discuss their classroom assignments and to submit them. They are e-mailing classmates to discuss and collaborate on homework. They are also sharing information about concerts and sports events, as well as jokes and their philosophies of life.Despite the growing importance of computers, however, there will always be a place and need for the personal letter. A hand-written note to a friend or a family member is the best way to communicate important thoughts. No matter what the content of the message, its real point is, I want you to know that I care about you. This writing practice brings rewards that can t be seen in bank accounts, but only in the success of human relationships.2011年6月CET4英语四级听力真题原文Section 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?12. W: I wish Jane would call when sheknowshe 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?13. M: Congratulations! I heard your baseball team is going to the Middle Atlantic Championship.W: Yeah, we re all working real hard right now!Q: What is the woman s team doing?14. W: John s been looking after his mother in the hospital. She was injured in a car accident two weeks ago and still in critical condition.W：Oh, that s terrible. And you know his father passed away last year.Q: What do we learn about John?15.M: What a boring speaker! I can hardly stay awake.W: Well, I don t know. In fact, I think it s been a long time since I ve heard anyone is good.Q: What do we learn from the conversation?16. W: I m having a lot of trouble with logic and it seems my professor can t explain it in a way that makes sense to me.M: You know, there is a tutoring service on campus. I was about to drop statistics before they helped me out.Q: What does the man mean?17. M: This is a stylish overcoat. I saw you wearing it last week, did t I ?W: Oh, that wasn t me. That was my sister Joe. She s in your class.Q: What does the woman mean?18. M: Jane, suppose you lost all your money while taking a vacation overseas, what would you do?W: Well, I guess I d sell my watch or computer or do some odd jobs till I could afford a return plane ticket.Q: What are the speakers talking about?Conversation OneM: Hello, Professor Johnson.W: Hello, Tony, so what shall we work on today?M: Well, the problem is that this writing assignment isn t coming out right. What I thought I was writing on was to talk about what a particular sport means to me when I participate in.W: What sport did you choose?M: I decided to write about cross-country skiing.W: What are you going to say about skiing?M: That s the problem. I thought I would write about how peaceful it is to be out in the country.W: So why is that a problem?M: I d like to start describing how quite it is to be . I keep mentioning how much effort it takes to keep going. Cross-country skiing isn t as simple as some people think. It takes a lot of energy, but that s not heart of my paper, so I guess I should leave it out. But now I don t know how to explain that feeling of peacefulness without explaining how hard you have to work for it. It all fits together. It s not like just sitting down somewhere and watching the clouds roll by. That s different.W: Then you have to include that in your point. The peacefulness of cross-country skiing is the kind you earn by effort. Why leave that out? Part of the point you knew beforehand, but part you discovered as you wrote. That s common, right?M: Yeah, I guess so.Q19. What is the topic of the man s writing assignment?Q20. What problem does the man have while working on his paper?Q21. What does the woman say is common in writing papers?Conversation TwoW: Good evening and welcome to this week s Business World.It program for and about business people. Tonight we have Mr. Angeleno who came to the US six years ago, and is now an established businessman with three restaurants in town.Tell us Mr. Angeleno, how did you get started?M: Well I started off with a small diner. I did all the cooking myself and my wife waited on tables. It was really too much work for two people. My cooking is great. And word got around town about the food. Within a year, I had to hire another cook and four waitresses. When thatrestaurant became very busy, I decided to expand my business. Now with three placesmy main concern is keeping the business successful and running smoothly.W: Do you advertise?M: Oh yes. I don t have any TV commercials, because they are too expensive. But I advertise a lot on radio and in local newspapers. My children used to distributeads. in nearby shopping centres, but we don t need to do that anymore.W: Why do you believe you ve been so successful?M: Em, I always serve the freshest possible food and I make the atmosphere as comfortable and as pleasant as I can, so that my customers will want to come back.W: So you always aim to please the customers?M: Absolutely!Without them I would at all.W: Thank you Mr.Angeleno.I think your advice will be helpfull to those just staring out in business.Questions 23 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.22. What is the woman s occupation23. what do we learn about Mr.Angeleno s business at its beginning24. what does Mr.Angeleno say about advertising his businesse.25. What does the man say contribute to his success?2011年6月CET4英语四级听力真题原文(2)Section BPassage OneThere are many commonly held beliefs about eye glasses and eyesight that are not proven facts. For instance, some people believe that wearing glasses too soon weakens the eyes. But there is no evidence to show that the structure of eyes is changed by wearing glasses at a young age. Wearing the wrong glasses, however, can prove harmful. Studies show that for adults there is no danger, but children can develop loss of vision if they have glasses inappropriate for their eyes.We have all heard some of the common myths about how eyesight gets bad. Most people believe that reading in dim light大学英语四六级写作范文英语四级与六级之间都是大学英语专业必考的一个考试，它的写作也是同理。

IV6-10听力原文1M:Hello,Mrs.White,what can I do for you?W:I don't know what's the matter with me?Tm always feeling tired,I'm usually worn out at the end of the day.Q:What do we learn from the conversation?2W:What do you think of the apple pie?I made it myself.M:Very delicious indeed.Even my mother's cannot match this.Q:What does the man mean?3M:The music is so beautiful that I'd like to dance.But I don't know the steps.W:It doesn't matter.No one will be looking at us in his crowd.Q:What does the woman suggest they do?4M:I'd better read one of these articles for our political science class.W:You can't read just one.They say each presents a different theory.Q:What does the woman tell the man he must do?5W:Mary is always complaining about her job.M:Maybe if you try typing letters every day,you'd see what it's like.Q:What does the man mean?6M:Good morning.This is John Parker speaking.I'm just ringing to confirm my appointment with Mr.Smith for this afternoon.W:Yes.Mr.Smith's expecting you at 3 o'clock.Q:Why is the man making the phone call?7W:Tom looks awfully nervous,doesn't he?M:Yes.I'm afraid he is not used to making speeches.Q:What do they think of Tom?8M:I bought a few books at the bookstore.Would you like to have a lok at them?W:A few?It looks like you bought out the bookstore.Q: What does the woman mean?9M:Jane,you won't be able to get to the airport in time to catch the 10 o'clock flight.W:I realize that now.I'll have to get my ticket changed.Q:What does the woman mean?10M:Would you get me through to Dr.Lemon please?W:I'm sorry.He is with a patient.Q:What does the woman mean?。

10套听力强化练习听力原文Model Test OneSection A1. W: I hear that your brother is planning to transfer to another university.M: Not if I can talk him out of it. And believe me, I’m trying.Q: What does the man imply?2. W: We should probably think about selecting someone to lead our study group you know,somebody really organized.M: Then you can count me out.Q: What does the man mean?3. W: I’m sorry. I need to work late tonight. So you should probably cancel our reservation at therestaurant.M: Oh, actually I’ve never got round to making one in the first place.Q: What does the man mean?4. M: How do I look in this new sweater I bought yesterday? I was in a hurry, so didn’t have achance to try it on.W: Well, I really like the style. But it looks a little tight. You might want to take it back and get the next size up.Q: What does the woman suggest the man do?5. M: You were also wearing a blue scarf when you came in, weren’t you? I think I grabbed yoursby accident.W: No, you didn’t. Mine’s still hanging by the door. I can see it from here.Q: What does the woman mean?6. W: Hey, Dan, do you think you might hurry up just a bit? You’ve been standing in front of thatsandwich counter forever. And you know, I got class in ten minutes, and so do you, by the way.M: Sorry, oh, I just wish they didn’t give me so many choices.Q: What does the man imply?7. M: You know that summer internship I’m applying for. They want an official copy of all mygrades. But the records office charges 20 dollars for an official grade report. That’s a lot, don’t you think so?W: It really is. I only had to pay six for mine last year.Q: What does the woman mean?8. M: I’d think twice about taking a history class next year. There’s not a single good professor inthe whole history department.W: Look, that’s what you said last term about the sociology department and I’m very glad I didn’t pay any attention to what you said.Q: What does the woman mean?Conversation OneM: What’s that you’re eating, Samantha, not a piece of steak, is it? I thought you were vegetarian! W: It is steak. But it’s organic. I was never vegetarian. I just like eating natural food.M: How can meat be organic?W: It means the animal don’t eat things that have been genetically modified or sprayed withpesticides.M: And I suppose it has had a good time walking around the fields, not shut inside all its life.W: That’s right.M: But can you taste the difference?W: I think so. Anyway, I’m not filling myself with all sorts of chemicals that might give me cancer.M: Yes, but there’s no proof that pesticides give you cancer.W: So why do the scientists who monitor these things prefer to eat organic food too? Pesticides are only tested on animals. Companies don’t have to spend millions on trials with human volunteers. Small quantities of chemicals do get into your food.M: Some food. Look, if the newspapers found a company was deliberately selling an unsafe product, their share price would crash and they’d be out of business in no time.W: They may go out of business soon if they don’t start selling organic food themselves. They say sales of organic food have risen by 25%.M: It’s still more expensive. You’ve got to compare the price, which is at least double, with the risk you’re running, which is absolutely minimal if you ask me.W: Well, this is prime organic beef from the Scottish Highlands. So if you don’t mind, I’d like to finish my lunch!9. Q: What can we learn about the woman’s eating habit?10. Q: What is said about organic animals?11. Q: How do companies test pesticides?12. Q: What is the man’s opinion on organic food’s price?Conversation TwoW: Professor Bevan, how important is motivation for a manager?M: Oh, motivation is extremely important. I’d say it’s the most important aspect of a manager’s job. A manager’s job is to get the job done. So he has to motivate the workers—as a team and also on an individual basis.W: So how do managers go about doing this? It doesn’t sound very easy.M: No, it is a complicated issue. But managers have special tools. They are trained to use them to boost motivation and increase production to a maximum.W: Tools?M: Yes, such as praise, approval, recognition, trust and expectation.W: And money? What about money?M: Yes, money is a factor but you might be surprised to learn that it comes out last on the list of these tools.W: What are more important for workers?M: Well, all of the things that I have already mentioned, and then job enrichment and good communication.W: And have you got any examples of real life situations to back up your claims?M: One good example is the firm Western Electric. When managers started to talk to the workers and encouraged them to get involved in decision making, workers began to feel that their contributions were important. And it paid off.W: Productivity increased?M: Yes, hugely.W: So, let’s get this straight. Are you saying that workers are not interested in earning more money?M: I’m saying they’re not just interested in money. There are other things that are just as important.13. Q: What is extremely important for a manager to do?14. Q: What does the man think of money?15. Q: In what way did motivation work in the example of Western Electric?Section BPassage OneHave you ever heard of tobacco toothpaste? That’s just one of many tobacco products that are popular in India, the world’s second most populous nation. Cigarettes are the most widely used form of tobacco, of course, but Indians also are fond of a wide selection of smokeless, chewable varieties—despite the fact that India has the world’s highest rate of tobacco-related diseases such as cancer and emphysema. Because many children and adolescents chew tobacco from morning till night, the incidence of mouth cancer has skyrocketed.Leading a campaign to warn India’s youth of the dangers of tobacco is Ruby Bhatia, who gives many speeches and television interviews. Bhatia was born in Alabama, grew up in Canada, and majored in philosophy at the University of Toronto. She moved to India a few years ago, already fluent in Hindi and English (two of India’s major languages), and quickly became one of India’s most popular TV talk-show hosts.Bhatia says that her TV experience helps her create anti-tobacco speeches that are short and persuasive. “If you give a lot of ideas that are only loosely tied together, you won’t win your case. Your ideas must have a logical sequence.” TV reports—which she says are a good model for public speakers to follow—often use a chronological, story-telling pattern or a problem-solution pattern.16. Q: What’s the result of many Indian children’s chewing tobacco from morning till night?17. Q: What contributed to Ruby Bhatia’s becoming one of India’s most popular TV talk-showhosts?18. Q: What suggestions did Bhatia give in creating speeches?Passage TwoFor many years now we have been referring to English as a global language. Everybody seems to be learning English and it isn’t uncommon to see English being used as a means of communication between, let’s say, a German and an Italian. Very soon English will be the second language of all the people in the world.We can see evidence of changes in this all the time. Let’s take the Eurovision Song Contest as an example. Whatever we might think of the contest itself, one thing that has changed recently is that now countries can opt to sing in English. In the last festival fourteen of the twenty five competing countries asked for the rules to be changed to allow them to sing in English. They argued that singing in their own language would put them at a disadvantage.And what exactly does all of this mean for native speakers of English? Well, we are already in a minority. In the future, majority speakers—that are non-native English speakers—might outnumber native English speakers by four to one. The two most important Englishes won’t be British English and American English. They’ll be Native English and Majority English. So native English speakers will be the only people in the world who speak just one language. Because therewon’t be much of a reason for native English speakers to learn a second language. As more and more people speak English, it makes sense that they will become more competent. It’s us, not the Majority English speakers, will be the disadvantaged.19. Q: What kind of people are often seen communicating in English as mentioned by the speaker?20. Q: Why did many competing countries ask to be allowed to sing in English in the contest?21. Q: What is the speaker concerned about the most?Passage ThreeAt the beginning of a speech, student speaker Kathie Aquila posed a question: “On what form of entertainment do Americans spend the greatest amount of money? I’ll give you some hints. It’s not recorded music, nor sports events, nor rock concerts, nor theme parks.”Then she revealed the answer: legalized gambling, on which Americans each year spend $340 billion—more money than they spend on all other forms of entertainment combined. In the body of the speech, Aquila tried to persuade her audience that gambling is a waste of money and time. Then she closed the speech with a quotation by Mark Twain: “‘There are two times in your life when you should not gamble: when you can’t afford it and when you can.’”Aquila’s speech was lively and impressive, partly because she used an interesting introduction and a memorable conclusion.Some speakers make no plans for the beginning and end of a speech, preferring to wait until speech time to let the mood of the moment determine what they say. This strategy is a mistake. If you don’t have a lively introduction, you can lose your audience. “People have remote controls in their heads today,” says Myrna Marofsky, a business executive. “If you don’t catch their interest, they just click you off.” And a conclusion that is weak or clumsy can damage the effectiveness of what otherwise might have been a good speech.Since the introduction and conclusion are extremely important, devote as much time and energy to them as you give to the body of the speech.22. Q: What did Aquila do at the beginning of her speech?23. Q: How did Aquila conclude her speech?24. Q: What mistake do some speakers make when they prepare a speech?25. Q: What does the speaker suggest speechmakers do at the end of the passage?Model Test TwoSection A1. M: I’ve been running a mile every afternoon for the past month. But I still haven’t been able tolose more than a pound or two. I wonder if this is worth it.W: Oh, don’t give up now. It always seems hard when you just start out.Q: What does the woman mean?2. W: I just found out the registration of the creative writing class was full. Now I have to waitanother whole year to get in.M: Why don’t you check back after the first week? Somebody might drop it.Q: What does the man suggest the woman do?3. W: John, I really can’t afford any more interruptions right now. I’ve got to finish thisassignment.M: I’m sorry Cathy. Just one more thing, I forgot to ask you if you could give me a ride to school tomorrow.Q: What can be inferred about the man?4. M: Excuse me? Could you direct me to Customer Service? I need to have this gift wrapped. W: We can take care of that right here sir, and no charge. You can choose either silver or gold with the matching bow.Q: What will the man probably do next?5. W: Oh, no! I just picked up the pictures I took at Dan and Linda’s wedding and looked at themand none of them came out.M: They are dark, aren’t they? What a shame. Oh, well, I’m sure the professional photographer got everything.Q: What does the man mean?6. M: I have to give an oral presentation in history next week. I’m really nervous about speakingin front of everyone.W: Try making a tape of yourself while you practise. That might help you feel more comfortable.Q: What does the woman suggest the man do?7. W: I’m amazed that you are still driving that old car of yours. I thought you would have gottenrid of it years ago.M: It runs well and I’ve actually grown quite attached to it.Q: What does the man mean?8. M: I was going to get something to eat at the cafeteria, but it seems to be closed.W: Oh, that’s because it’s Sunday. Why don’t you come with me to a place I know on Canal Street?Q: What does the woman suggest they do?Conversation OneM: Hi, Sis. I just came over to drop off the DVDs you wanted. Wow!? Where did you get all of this stuff?W: I bought it. So, what do you think of my new entertainment center? The widescreen TV and new DVD player.M: But where did you get the money to buy all this? You didn’t borrow money from mom and dad again, did you?W: Of course not. I got it with this! It’s a student credit card.M: A student credit card? How did you get one?W: I got an application in the mail.M: Well, why did you get one in the first place?W: Listen. Times are changing, and having a credit card helps you build a credit rating, control spending, and even buy things that you can’t pay with cash. Like the plane ticket I got recently.M: What plane ticket?W: Oh yeah, my roommate and I are going to Hawaii over the school break, and of course I need some clothes.M: I don’t want to hear it. How does having a student credit card control spending? And the interest rates of student credit cards are usually sky-high, and if you miss a payment, the rates, well, just jump!W: Ah. The credit card has a credit limit.M: Yeah. Oh, don’t tell me. Listen. Hey, I don’t think having a student credit card is a bad idea, but this is ridiculous. And how are you going to pay off your credit card bill?W: Um, with my birthday money. It’s coming up in a week.M: Hey, let’s sit down and talk about how you’re going to pay things back, and maybe we can come up with a budget that will help you get out of this mess. That’s the least I can do.9. Q: According to the woman, which items were purchased with credit card?10. Q: Why did the woman get a student credit card?11. Q: What does the woman plan to do with her credit card problems?12. Q: What is the man going to do to help the woman out?Conversation TwoM: Honey, the basketball game is about to start. And could you bring some chips and a bowl of ice cream? And a slice of pizza from the fridge.W: Anything else?M: No, that’s all for now. Hey, you know, they’re organizing a company basketball team, and I’m thinking about joining. What do you think?W: Humph.M: Humph? What do you mean “Humph”? I was the star player in high school.W: Yeah, twenty-five years ago. Look,I just don’t want you to have a heart attack running up and down the court.M: So, what are you suggesting? Should I just abandon the idea? I’m not that out of shape.W: Well, you ought to at least have a physical plan before you begin. I mean, it has been at least five years since you played at all.M: Well, okay.W: And you need to watch your diet and cut back on the fatty foods, like ice cream. And you should try eating more fresh fruits and vegetables.M: Yeah, you’re probably right.W: And you should take up a little weight training to strengthen your muscles or perhaps try cycling to build up your heart function. Oh, and you need to go to bed early instead of watching TV half the night.M: Hey, you’re starting to sound like my personal fitness instructor!W: No, I just want you to be around for a long, long time.13. Q: What does the man want to do?14. Q: What is the woman’s main concern?15. Q: What does the woman advise about the man’s diet?Section BPassage OneYou have probably noticed that many speakers at business and professional meetings start off by saying something like this: “I’m glad to have a chance to speak to you today.” They are giving an icebreaker—a polite little prologue to “break the ice” before getting into their speech.When you give speeches in the community, an icebreaker is helpful because it eases your nervous tension and it lets the audience get accustomed to your voice. You don’t need an icebreaker for classroom speeches because your audience has already settled down and is ready to listen.I don’t like “Hello, how are you?” as an icebreaker. It leaves a question as to whether thespeaker wants the audience to roar a response like “Fine, thank you!” It is much better to say, “I appreciate the opportunity to speak to you tonight.” But, you might object, phrases like this have been used so often, they are meaningless. Nevertheless, they are valuable aids to smooth social relationships. Such expressions are dull but they are necessary because they lubricate the wheels of human discourse.In addition to expressing appreciation for the invitation to speak, you can include a thank-you to the person who introduced you or a reference to the occasion. Some speakers also use the icebreaker to formally greet the audience. This custom, however, has fallen out of fashion.An icebreaker should be very brief—just a sentence or two. If you are too slow getting into the attention material of your introduction, you may cause some listeners to tune you out.16. Q: Why is an icebreaker helpful according to the speaker?17. Q: Why doesn’t the speaker like “Hello, how are you?” as an icebreaker?18. Q: What warning does the speaker give at the end of the passage?Passage TwoHonesty may well be the policy, but it often deserts us when no one is watching, psychologists report today. Experiments with an honesty box to collect payments for hot drinks show that people are better at paying up when under the gaze of a pair of eyes. The surprise was that the eyes were not real, but photographed.Researchers at Newcastle University set up the experiment in secret. They attached a poster to a cupboard of mugs above an honesty box alongside a kettle, with tea, coffee and milk. Over 10 weeks, they alternated each week between images of eyes and pictures of flowers.Dr. Bateson, a biologist and leader of the study, said that even though the eyes were not real they still seemed to make people behave more honestly. The effect may arise from behavioral characteristics that developed as early humans formed social groups that increased their chances of survival. Individuals had to co-operate for the good of the group, rather than act selfishly.“If nobody is watching us, it is in our interests to behave selfishly. But when we think we’re being watched we should behave better, so people see us as co-operative and behave the same way towards us, ” Dr. Bateson said.“We thought we’d get a slight effect with eyes, but it was quite striking how much difference they made. Even at a subconscious level, it seems people respond to eyes, and that might be because eyes send a strong biological signal we have evolved to respond to.”19. Q: What is this passage mainly about?20. Q: Why do people behave honestly under the watch of eyes?21. Q: Before the experiment, what did the researchers expect about the result?Passage ThreeBefore children go into a hospital for surgery, their parents need to know how to prepare them emotionally and intellectually. What should they tell the children about pain and recovery? How can they ease fears and provide comfort?To help parents with this task, the pediatrics department at a large metropolitan hospital asked Jessica Trujillo, a student nurse, to prepare a presentation and deliver it once a week to parents.Trujillo knew some information from her experiences working with children in the “peds” ward, but she realized that her presentation would be much stronger if she researched the topic. She interviewed children who had undergone surgery, and she talked with parents and healthprofessionals. She read books and journal articles, and she explored the Internet.“I came up with some insights that I never would have discovered without doing research,” she said. Her most surprising find: Many children think they are being sent to the hospital as punishment for bad behavior. “This just blew my mind. I wouldn’t have guessed this in a hundred years. So, of course, in my presentation I emphasize to parents that they should reassure their kids that they’ve done nothing wrong and aren’t being punished.”Trujillo’s experience illustrates the value of research in speechmaking. Even if you already know a lot about a topic, research can yield valuable information and insights.22. Q: What do parents need to do before sending their children to a hospital for surgery?23. Q: What did Trujillo do to make her presentation stronger?24. Q: What is the most surprising find in Trujillo’s research?25. Q: What do we learn from Trujillo’s experience?Model Test ThreeSection A1. M: I’m trying to find someone to come with me to the spring fashion show in the art museumon Saturday. Want to come along?W: Well, I’m not too crazy about fashion, but what about Lora? She’s taking a fashion design course and seems to be enjoying it.Q: What does the woman suggest the man do?2. W: I walk past the coffee house every day, and I always see Leo there, either playing a game orreading the paper.M: Well, Leo knows more ways to kill time than anyone.Q: What does the man say about Leo?3. M: Can you believe I can’t get a plane ticket for the Christmas holidays? I mean, it’s onlyNovember.W: Well, I wouldn’t worry about it too much. You know, people cancel their reservations all the time.Q: What does the woman imply the man should do?4. W: It’s a long time since you left the company. Where are you working now?M: In a fast food restaurant. It’s a real pain. But I can’t complain. Many people are out of work these days.Q: What do we learn about the man?5. M: Look, the trees on our campus are really beautiful.W: Yeah, and they are useful too. They cut down on our needs for air conditioning, don’t you think so?Q: What does the woman mean?6. M: Jenny, would you like to go to the concert with me this weekend, or do you have to preparefor your finals?W: In fact, I still have a lot to do for the exams, but maybe a break would do me good.Q: What will the woman probably do?7. W: What do you think of my new hat, honey? It’s bright, but awfully simple, don’t you think so? M: Well, if you really want my opinion, I should not say awfully simple, but simply awful!Q: How does the man feel about the woman’s hat?8. M: Has Larry finished his term paper for chemistry? It will be due the day after tomorrow, andProfessor Johnson has never been happy with late papers.W: As far as I know, he seems to put everything off until the last minute.Q: What do we learn about Larry from the conversation?Conversation OneM: You like living in the city, don’t you?W: Oh, I love it. It’s so convenient. I can take the bus to work, or the subway, or the taxi. And there’s so much to do.M: I know what you mean. I’d like to live in the city, too, but living in the suburbs is better for children.W: Well, there are a lot of good things about suburban living. But, as a working woman, I think a city has all the conveniences, including the best food and latest news.M: But there are more trees, grass and fresh air in the suburbs.W: You can take them to the suburbs on the weekends. Living in a city, you’ll have so much fun.Movie houses, theatres, museums and so many great places.M: Yeah, children are the right age. There are lots of things for them here.W: You’re right. Today is the perfect example. They are at the aquarium in Brooklyn now. They come back home for lunch, and then go uptown to the Museum of Natural History. There’s so much for young people to see and do. It’s just incredible!M: Not just for young people. What about me? I’ve never been to the aquarium or the Museum of Natural History.W: Neither have I. When I was a child, I used to go to the Museum of Arts.M: I’ve been there several times. Twice with children.W: Well, I have an idea. Next weekend, we go to the Museum of Natural History.M: OK, that’s really a very good idea.9. Q: What are the two speakers mainly talking about?10. Q: What does the man think of living in the suburbs?11. Q: What is the man’s opinion of the city?12. Q: What do we learn about the woman from the conversation?Conversation TwoM: Right, I guess you’ve got some ideas for our product promotion.W: Well, first we must win over the medical circle, so I thought we should launch a campaign in all the specialist medical journals to promote our drugs, antibiotics and so on.M: That’s a very good idea.W: Then TV commercials.M: Just a moment, are you sure we’re allowed to advertise medicines on TV?W: Oh yes, provided they are not drugs which need a prescription. You can advertise over-the-counter products. We can get users of our products to recommend them, like “It cured my disease in six days.”M: Now, hold on. It is forbidden to claim any positive cure for a disease. And we mustn’t offer any drugs for illness which should be treated by a doctor.W: OK. What about this? A series of full page newspaper ads with the message that most doctors consider our products the best.M: That depends on whether it’s true.W: Sure it is. But here is another suggestion. We could offer to return the purchase price to anyone who’s not satisfied with one of our products. It’s possible to do that, isn’t it?M: No, I’m afraid not. Manufacturers of medical products are not allowed to promise a return fora price in their ads.W: Well, it looks as though I’ll have to come up with something else. I never realize the regulations were so rigid.13. Q: What are the two speakers talking about?14. Q: Which suggestion of the woman’s is possible according to the man?15. Q: What can we learn about the woman from the conversation?Section BPassage OneThroughout history, people have been the victims of pickpockets. Today pickpocketing is oneof the most rapidly increasing crimes. Pickpockets are increasing in number and developing better methods to practice their skill. About one million Americans lose money to pickpockets every year, and no one is really safe from a skilled pickpocket. His victims can be rich or poor, young or old.During the 18th century, pickpockets were hanged in England. Large crowds of people would gather to watch the hanging, which was supposed to be a warning to other pickpockets. However,in time the practice was discontinued. The reason: while people were attentively watching the hanging of a pickpocket, other pickpockets skillfully stole the money of the spectators.Police officials say that most efficient pickpockets come from South America. Many of themare trained in special schools called “Jingle Bell School”. A pickpocket graduates from a J.B.S. when he is able to steal a wallet from a dressed model that has bells inside its pockets!Even the most well-dressed, respectable person may be a pickpocket. Some of the favorite places of pickpockets are banks, airports, supermarkets and train and bus stations. Another kind of pickpocket works outside or inside bars and specializes in stealing from persons who have had too much alcohol. To avoid being the victim of pickpockets, it is important to be very cautious and alert in the midst of large gatherings of people.16. Q: What is the characteristic of the pickpockets today?17. Q: Why did the hanging of pickpockets come to an end?18. Q: Where do most expert pickpockets come from?19. Q: How to avoid being the victims of pickpockets?Passage TwoIn the north of Scotland, there is a deep, dark lake surrounded by mountains. This is Loch Ness—loch is the Scottish word for “lake”. A big and mysterious creature was said to live there. Although no one ever got a good look at it, local people believed in this creature. They thought it must be some kind of fish, since it lived in the lake.Before the 1930s, few outsiders had heard of the beast. Then a road was built along Loch Ness. Many visitors began seeing the loch and hearing about the beast. Some believed they had caught sight of it. Many papers printed stories about the monster.These stories made the monster famous. But many readers thought it was a joke. To them, a monster was a make-believe animal, something they might see in a movie.Accounts of the Loch Ness monster also sounded like jokes. Many people thought they had seen part of it. The parts added up to a very strange creature indeed. It was said to be 20 or 30 or。