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大学英语四级晨读美文100篇
【篇一：大学英语四级晨读美文100篇】
晨读英语美文100篇，学英语需要朗读，这是很多成功的英语学习者学好英语的切身体会。
朗读可以培养语感，可以锻炼思维，可以体会音韵，在不知不觉中提升英语水平。
朗读，赏心、悦目、怡耳，然后熟读背诵，终会将所接触的语言知识和语言材料逐步内化，历久不忘。
朗读，最好的时间在清晨，一天的开始，此时思维最活，语言理解能力和语言接受的意识最强。
每天晨读15分钟，就能全天沉浸在美好的语言韵律中，让您刚刚读过的优美文章、精彩句子在一天里慢慢沉浸、消化、吸收，成为您自己的东西。
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【篇二：大学英语四级晨读美文100篇】
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实用文档文案大全大学英语四级复习资料 Mr.Cp滴水渐累成沧海，拳石频移成泰山祝大家顺利过级目录第一部分.听力部分 (2)第二部分.最新英语四级高频词汇 (23)第三部分.四级阅读笔记 (31)第四部分.完形填空做题技巧 (36)第五部分.翻译经典练习 (38).第六部分.写作七类精彩句型 (40)第七部分.写作必备模板和句型 (42)第八部分.综合技能训练 (45)第九部分.作文训练 (73)第十部分.英语谚语警句 (85)资料说明：本复习资料非教材用书。
复习资料主要收集了四级听力、阅读、词汇、作文等一些英语四级相关的技巧、方法和内容，主要提供给有需要考四级的同学自己复习所用。
1滴水渐累成沧海，拳石频移成泰山祝大家顺利过级第一部分.听力部分一、听力内容1．Section A 对话短对话 (5分02秒) 8个对话： 4分12秒长对话 (5分58秒)Conversation 1 (4 questions)：对话内容（1分45秒）＋问题（1分25秒）Conversation 2 (3 questions)：对话内容（1分45秒）＋问题（1分02秒）2．Section B 短文(10分05秒)Directions： 35秒Passage 1 (3 questions)：文章内容（1分25秒）＋问题（1分10秒）Passage 2 (3 questions)：文章内容（2分25秒）＋问题（1分10秒）Passage 3 (4 questions)：文章内容（1分45秒）＋问题（1分55秒）3．Section C 复合式听写 (11分20秒)Directions： 45秒第一遍： 2分10秒第二遍：第一句停顿：1分05秒第二句停顿：1分35秒第三句停顿：1分15秒第三遍：2分10秒（以上时间根据文章内容会有所变化）二、听力技巧四级听力一直困扰着我们每一位考生，听不懂磁带中的内容是什么，不知道该如何选择，而听力在英语四级考试中又占很大一部分比重，掌握好英语四级听力技巧才能快速提高英语成绩，以下总结出几点有关英语四级听力技巧。
英语四级口语朗读范文精选你准备好这周末的四六级口语考试了吗？~这几天我们会帮助大家一起准备哦，下面就来讲一讲短文朗读部分的答题技巧！朗读短文部分的考察点有两个：第一：发音是否正确；第二：对句子结构的把握需要注意的问题：1. Pronunciation 发音（力求清晰准确）；2. Intonation语调（力求抑扬顿挫）。
另外，考试是电脑录制，一定要在规定时间内完成，否则系统会自动切断录音。
技巧一：考试之前有时间可以让你准备，那么在你快速浏览文字的时候，需要按照意群来分类，讲的通俗一点，你可以在心里面默默地把这句话分成主谓宾加上其他成分，这样能够让你在朗读的时候有节奏感。
技巧二：除了找节奏之外，你还要快速看看，有没有生僻的单词。
一旦出现了生僻的单词，就要想办法把它拼读出来。
你可以按照正常的发音规则来拼读，有可能不完美，但是一定比你直接跳过要好得多。
技巧三：最后一点，也是最难的一点，也就是纠正发音。
中国学生最常见的错误有以下几个：L 在词尾的发音上述这几个，是最容易让人听出来的地方，当然，还有好几个常见的发音问题。
比如长音短音的区别、双元音、梅花音等等。
建议大家在考前一定要弄清楚这几组发音的区别，有意识地纠正自己的发音问题。
惯常以为口语不过开口而已，我会说就会说，不会就不会。
此观念略有简单化嫌疑。
须知英语学习为一整体事物，首先，听说读写融会贯通，牵一发而动全身，若不能体会各元素间的相长之妙，则登堂入室之日遥遥无期。
其次，英语学习亦为人格塑造，盖人之思维情感，仰仗语言居多，倘长期结合语言学习与情感投入，自然可以事半功倍。
据此，口语功力的提高至少有三步，今天先说第一步：语音.语调不敢开口之人，除说不出之外，一大隐因即害怕发错声音，惹人笑话。
此为语音关。
简单来说，充分利用自身的声音条件，发出悦耳、标准的音节，对英语学习可谓作用大矣。
试想，自己发出来的声音连自己都不欣赏，都不能使自己愉悦，那哪里还有自信去征服别人的耳朵?故而，建立口语的基础和自信，首先从语音做起。
UNIT 1As we are at the start of the course, this seems a good moment to offer some advice on how to make the task of learning English easier.课程开始之际，就如何使学习英语的任务更容易提出一些建议似乎正当其时。
Some Strategies for Learning EnglishLearning English is by no means easy. It takes great diligence and prolonged effort.学习英语绝非易事。
它需要刻苦和长期努力。
Nevertheless, while you cannot expect to gain a good command of English without sustained hard work, there are various helpful learning strategies you can employ to make the task easier. Here are some of them.虽然不经过持续的刻苦努力便不能期望精通英语，然而还是有各种有用的学习策略可以用来使这一任务变得容易一些。
以下便是其中的几种。
1. Do not treat all new words in exactly the same way. Have you ever complained about your memory because you find it simply impossible to memorize all the new words you are learning? But, in fact, it is not your memory that is at fault. If you cram your head with too many new words at a time, some of them are bound to be crowded out. What you need to do is to deal with new words in different ways according to how frequently they occur in everyday use. While active words demand constant practice and useful words must be committed to memory, words that do not often occur in everyday situations require just a nodding acquaintance. You will find concentrating on active and useful words the most effective route to enlarging your vocabulary.1. 不要以完全同样的方式对待所有的生词。
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2012-2013-1 英语2口语考试材料第一部分:课文朗读,5篇。
1. Food and Culture (Unit 6)2. Bridging Cultural Gaps Gracefully (Unit 7)3. Consumer Behavior of the Youth (Unit 9)4. Shopping (Unit 9)5. The Secrets of Good Health (Unit 10)第二部分:句子翻译,均选自课内学习单元的课后练习。
Unit 1 Love1.他走得慢是因为腿有毛病。
He walks slowly because of his bad leg.2.他尽管病得很重,但还是来参加会议了。
He came to the meeting despite his serious illness.3.他确保同样的错误今后不再发生。
He saw to it that the same mistake didn’t happen again.4.现在他们之间的了解多了一些,他们相处得就好些了。
Now tha t they’ve got to know each other a little better, they get along just fine.5. 此时我发现自己被五六个男孩子围住了。
Then I found myself surrounded by half a dozen boys.6.在这幸福的时刻,我向你致以最美好的祝愿。
I send you my best wishes on this happy occasion. Unit 2 Communication Problem7.昨天我去牙科医生那儿将我的一颗蛀牙拔掉了。
I went to the dentist yesterday to have a bad/decayed tooth pulled out.8.事物的发展从根本上讲是由内因决定的。
新视野大学英语3读写教程(第三版) Unit 6介绍本文档将介绍《新视野大学英语3读写教程(第三版)》第六单元的内容。
第六单元的主题是环境和可持续发展。
本单元的主要内容包括阅读材料、写作任务和相关的词汇和语法。
我们将逐一介绍这些内容，并提供一些学习建议。
阅读材料第六单元的阅读材料主要包括两篇文章：《气候变化与新的机会》和《可持续发展的重要性》。
这两篇文章都和环境和可持续发展有关。
第一篇文章介绍了气候变化对商业和创新的影响，提出了开发新的可持续能源的重要性。
第二篇文章讲述了可持续发展在各个领域的重要性，并举例说明了一些取得成功的案例。
在阅读这些文章时，建议你仔细阅读每个段落，理解文章的主旨，掌握关键词汇和词组。
写作任务第六单元的写作任务是写一篇关于可持续发展的短文。
你可以选择一个你感兴趣的方面，如可再生能源、环境保护或者减少浪费等。
在写作时，可以使用第六单元提供的素材，也可以参考其他来源。
写作时，要注意组织结构和逻辑，合理运用相关的词汇和句型。
相关词汇和语法在学习第六单元时，你还需要掌握一些与环境和可持续发展相关的词汇和语法。
建议你在学习时制作词汇卡片，掌握这些词汇的用法和搭配，并通过练习来巩固。
此外，第六单元还涉及到一些语法知识，比如被动语态、倒装、宾语从句等，你需要掌握这些语法知识，以便在写作中灵活运用。
学习建议在学习第六单元时，建议你多听多读，尽量模仿英语的语音和语调。
可以通过朗读和听力练习来提高口语和听力技能。
此外，还可以参加讨论或辩论活动，增加口语表达的机会。
另外，记得复习和总结学过的语法知识，进行练习并及时纠正错误。
最后，在写作任务中要注意用词准确、句子通顺，即使犯了错误也不要灰心，要勇于尝试，不断提高自己的写作能力。
结束语以上是关于《新视野大学英语3读写教程(第三版)》第六单元的介绍。
希望这份文档能够帮助你更好地理解和学习本单元的内容。
祝你学业进步，取得好成绩！。
The humanities: Out of date?人文学科：过时了吗？When the going gets tough, the tough take accounting. When the job market worsens, many students calculate they can't major in English or history. They have to study something that boosts their prospects of landing a job.当形势变得困难时，强者会去选学会计。
当就业市场恶化时，许多学生估算着他们不能再主修英语或历史。
他们得学一些能改善他们就业前景的东西。
The data show that as students have increasingly shouldered theever-rising cost of tuition, they have defected from the study of the humanities and toward applied science and "hard" skills that they bet will lead to employment. In other words, a college education is more and more seen as a means for economic betterment rather than a means for human betterment. This is a trend that is likely to persist and even accelerate.数据显示，随着学生肩负的学费不断增加，他们已从学习人文学科转向他们相信有益于将来就业的应用科学和“硬”技能。
【导语】培养学⽣具备⼀定英语⼝语能⼒是⼤学英语教学的⽬标之⼀。
作为⼝语教师,在课堂上补充恰当的材料,不仅可以激发学⽣学习兴趣,更可以使课堂活动更加丰富多彩,上课内容充实具有实⽤性,可以增加学习的鲜活性。
®⽆忧考⽹整理了简单的英语朗诵短⽂，欢迎阅读!【篇⼀】简单的英语朗诵短⽂ I recently started a new job, in a small office, where four of us share a fridge. In that fridge is a Brita water filter pitcher. One of my coworkers complained the water tasted "dirty". It went on for a few days, and she was stunned I could drink the water without any trouble. I started to doubt my taste buds, but the water really tasted fine. 最近我找了份新⼯作，是在⼀间⼩办公室⾥，我们四个⼈共⽤⼀个冰箱。
冰箱⾥有⼀个Brita牌滤⽔壶，有⼀个同事抱怨说⽔喝起来感觉很“脏”，她连续抱怨了⼏天，还很震惊我喝这样的⽔竟然没事。
我开始怀疑⾃⼰的味蕾出问题了，但我真觉着⽔喝着还不错。
Finally, she figured out the problem was actually her cup. She simply forgot to clean it, and after awhile started to affect the water inside it. She cleaned her cup, and drank the water with no problem. 最后，她发现问题出在了她的杯⼦上，她只是忘了刷杯⼦，过⼀段时间就影响⾥⾯⽔的味道了。
大学生英语诗歌朗诵比赛稿带翻译英文演讲时要尽可能采用简单易懂的日常英语口语语汇，尽量避免用或无需广泛匹配、难词、生僻词，语句也不适合太长。
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大学生英语诗歌朗诵比赛稿带翻译篇 1 “If I could reach higher, just for one moment to touch the sky…”---this is from my favorite song Reach.When we are appreciating the passionate melody of Gloria Estefan, we could hardly imagine that she could return to the stage after her paralysis. In the year 1990, this Cuban singer was knocked down in a traffic accident, and the doctor declared that she might never walk again. But Gloria did not give up and kept up constant exercising. Just one year after the disaster, she stood up again and presented this encouraging song at the Atlanta Olympics.Whene ver I think of Gloria, I can’t help recalling my memory seven years ago, when I first entered university. Naturally shy, ordinary looking, average scores in study, just like an ugly duckling, I seemed to be the least outstanding one in my class. And the successive failures in the beginning led me into despair. “Am I destined to take the back seat to others?” Unwilling to submit to the fate, I paid more efforts on my study as well as many other activities, film dubbing, recital, drama… cause I just want to c atch every little opportunity to prove myself. Constant effort yields sure success. Thanks to the competition, I received some awards and most of all, I gained the courage and confidence to face any difficulties in my life journey.Life is just like farming, and what you can reap depends a lot on your sowing and dedication. Once you have a dream, don’t be hesitant. Your next difficult step may be the one to the top. Keep going forward, even in the toughest time, and never give up.绝不放弃“假如我可以抵达高些的地区，就算仅有触碰天上的一刹那…”---选自身所喜爱的歌《到达》。
大学英语阅读材料大学英语朗读材料Read the two passages and do the True and False exercises. Paasage ISilver LiningJulia Cartwright uncrossed her legs and set her teacup on the peakfast table. Life didn’t always turn out the way she wanted it to. Drawing her sheer housedress around her shoulders, she stood and strolled to the bay window that overlooked the train station and Greta’s bakery. The glow from the street’s light posts dimmed as dawn gave way to the morning. Passengers milled about, some clinging to love ones, while others stood in line for a taste of Greta’s scrumptious pastries. If nothing else, she would miss the endearing scene below. Lowering her eyes, wet lashes rested against her cheeks. So many wonderful memories now tainted by the stabbing death of Mrs. Monroe.A shudder raced through her as she turned from the window and surveyed the cardboard boxes lined along the pick wall. Considering her neighbor’s horrific fate two nights before, her unemployment and move to a smaller place paled in parison.What weighed most on her mind was doing something for the old woman’s family, even if it was just to sit and fort them. Maybe she could purchase something from the bakery and take it to the family this afternoon. Yes, that’s what she would do.“Excuse me, Julia. Do you have a moment?”The baritone voice pought her out of her reverie. Julia looked up to see the detective assigned to Mrs. Monroe’s case in the doorway. “Sure, e in.” When his dark gaze moved down her chiffon, silk gown, her stomach fluttered, as it did whenever he was near. Instinctively, she drew the satin sash tighter. He cleared his throat. “Your sister let me in, but I can always e back later.” Julia’s warm cheeks matched her tinted hair. “No, please make yourself fortable while I change.”She hurried from the room. Her sister had stayed over to help with her move, and she planned to strangle her as soon as he left. How dare she allow him to e back while she was indecent? Having met the detective on two previous oasions, she couldn’t deny her attraction to him. His jet black hair and inquisitive eyes left her nearly peathless. Fanning herself, she powsedthrough her closet several minutes before deciding on a soft, blue cotton dress. She changed and returned to the sunroom.“Can I get you coffee or tea, detective?” Julie asked, not missing his appreciative glimpse at her dress.“No, I’m good. Please call me Will.”She sat in a chair across from him, noticing for the first time the dry rose which fell from her fireplace mantel, now lay in the center of the table. It was a gift she’d bought herself last Valentine’s Day. She chose to ignore it. “Okay, Will, how can I help you?”With pen and pad before him, his expression turned serious. “I wanted to go over this again. You said you heard a scream at two o’clock, Tuesday morning. Is that correct?”“Yes, that’s correct.” With his head inclined, he scribbled notes. Her gaze followed the movement of his strong hand.“How can you be sure of the time?”“My favorite television show came on when the scream rang out.”He cast a curious glance in her direction. “And what show is this?”How embarrassing. At twenty-five, she not only bought herself roses but carried on a romance with the television. “The Dating Game.”His full lips tilted at the corners. After a few unspoken moments, he continued. “I know you called the police. What did you do after that?”“Just as I’ve told you on two other oasions, I ran to the window, and that’s when I saw the guy on the fire escape.”“You were adamant about him being a black male. How can you be sure when it’s night?”She wrapped her slender fingers around the teacup she’d left on the table earlier. Lifting it to her lips, she sipped the lukewarm liquid and set the cup back on the saucer. “The area was well-lit, and he wasn’t wearing a face mask. You’ve asked me most of these questions before. Are you hoping I’ll change my story?”He closed the notepad and folded his hands on the table, drawing her attention to his well-defined forearms.“You’re the only witness who has e forward, so I’m trying to get as much information as possible.” He smiled, showing even, white teeth.Warmth swept through her lower abdomen. What was it about him that affected her this way? Looking away, she sipped her tea.“Julia.”The sound slid over her skin like oil. She looked up into his midnight eyes. “Yes?”A sigh resonated throughout the room as he leaned back against the chair. “I have to be honest about why I’m really here. I remembered that your movers were ing today, and I wanted to see you before you left. I would like to stay in touch.”Trying to steady her hands so he wouldn’t hear the cup clinking against the saucer, she let him continue.“I would like to take you out. Is that possible?”“Won’t this promise the case?”“Absolutely not. You’re not a suspect.” His gaze still held hers. “Maybe I’m moving too fast, but I’m totally taken by you.”Since fainting was not an option, Julia took a much needed peath. “I would like very much to see you again.”“Is the offer still good for a cup of coffee?” Will asked.“Yes, I’ll be right back.” She stood and turned to leave.“Before you go. Is there a story behind this rose?” He twirled it between his fingers.“Not one you’re going to hear from me, detective.”Julia could hear his laughter behind her as she went into the kitchen. Closing her eyes, she wrapped her arms around her waist. Although she’d lost her sweet neighbor and job, better days were ahead. From now on, she would focus on the positive and look for the silver lining.Passage 11. Julia Cartright was more concerned about her unemployment and move toa smaller place than her neighbor’s death.2. Julia seemed to be swept off her feet by the detective assigned to herneighbor’s case though she had got her valentine.3. Julia felt embarrassed to reveal her secret love of a dating program on TV.4. The detective came to question Julia for the third time because she mighthave mitted the murder of her neighbor.5. With the detective’s offer to ask Julia out, she will focus more on thepositive side of life and be more optimistic in the future.Paasage IIHome Is Where the Heart Is“I’ll see you Thursday night, Jess,” Jack Maguire said to his wife. He wiped a smudge of baby food from her cheek before pressing his lips to hers.It was their usual Sunday night routine. Saying goodbye.Their youngest, baby Ella, bounced in her mother’s arms until her dad leaned over and planted a raspberry on her cheek eliciting squeals of delight.Jessica’s lips curled despite the heaviness in her heart.As a pharmaceutical sales person, travel was a part of Jack’s job description that she’d grown to aept. But it didn’t make saying goodbye any easier.After smothering their other two kids in hugs and kisses, Jack hopped into the waiting hired car with a wave and a smile. Jessica’s stomach clenched as she thought about how exciting his life on the road must be—business meetings with doctors, dinner at new restaurants every evening, nights spent in luxurious hotels.After their oldest, Connor, was born, Jessica made the decision to quit her job as a nurse and stay home full time. Now with three kids under five, she still loved every moment of her time at home. But that was her. Whenever she said goodbye to Jack she couldn’t help wondering if he found their home life dull pared to his travels.Did he look forward to getting back on the road?Jessica felt a tug on her pant leg pulling her back from her worries.“Can I have a drink?” asked three year old Zo?.“Of course, Sweetie,” Jessica replied as she patted the girl’s curly blonde head. She grabbed three plastic cups from the cupboard, and as she poured a round of apple juice for the masses her concerns about Jack were quickly forgotten. On Monday night, the phone rang at precisely six o’clock. Jessica’s heart pounded with anticipation. Whenever he traveled, Jackalways managed to sneak away and call home at the same time. No matter what.When she picked up the phone, Jessica could barely hear him over the raised voices and clinking of silverware on dishes. He was at dinner with clients.The kids jumped at her legs anxious to talk to Daddy. After each had their turn, Connor passed her the phone. “It’s your turn, Mommy.”But as soon as she raised it to her ear, she heard Jack say, “Sorry, hun. Gotta go.” He was practically shouting to be heard. “Dr. Watts is about to leave, and I haven’t gotten a mitment from him yet. I’ll call you tomorrow. Love you.” She let out a heavy peath but told herself she could wait until tomorrow to tell him about Zoe’s attempt to dress the cat in a princess gown and tiara.But on Tuesday evening, Jessica returned home at six-ten following what was supposed to be a quick stop at the grocerystore—an impossibility with three kids in tow—to find a message from Jack.“I won’t be able to call back tonight,” his voice rang out. “The only time Dr. Bryson can meet with me is this evening. Kisses and hugs to everyone.” He sounded distracted, as though he was in a hurry to get off the phone.Her heart sunk.The tiara story really isn’t that exciting anyway.On Wednesday evening, six o’clock came and went with no phone call. Even though she knew he was due home the next night, disappointment weighed heavy in her chest. Her first instinct was to worry. He’d never missed a call before. Had something happened?Calm down. He’s probably busy with a client, her mon sense told her. But then that meant he’d gotten too busy or just forgot to call.Either option caused her heart to tighten unfortably. But she tried to ignore the sensation as she joined in the kids’lively dinnertime conversation.A few hours after the kids were asleep Jessica heard a noise at the front door. Her heart thudded in her chest. Who could it be? She wasn’t expecting anyone.Wiping her dish soapy hands on a towel, she walked cautiously to the front window to check it out.But before she reached the foyer, the door swung open and Jack walked into the house. Jessica’s peath caught in her throat, and she rushed to her husband throwing her arms around his neck.“You’re early!” she mumbled into his shoulder. Her heart sped like crazy—partly from surprise but mostly due to the thrill of seeing Jack.“I couldn’t stand the thought of being away for another night, so I squeezed all of my appointments into three days. That’s why I’ve been so busy.”And he couldn’t call tonight because he’d been on a plane, she realized. A pang of guilt gripped her stomach. How could she have doubted him?He dropped his small suitcase and returned her empace with both arms. “I’ve had enough stuffy business dinners and lonely hotel stays to last a life time.”“I thought you liked traveling,” she said tentatively.Jack pulled back and looked into her eyes. “The only part I like about being away is ing home to you and the kids.”A wave of relief washed over her leaving a warm glow in its wake. Feeling closer to Jack than ever before, Jessica leaned in and pressed her lips to his. When she pulled away, she couldn’t help smiling. “Do you want to hear what Zo? did to the cat on Monday?” she asked.And as they cuddled up on the couch together, the sparkle she saw in Jack’s blue eyes as she talked about their life,their children left no doubt in her mind. Home really is where his heart is.Passage 21. Parting from her husband on Sunday night is a family routine which Jessicahas grown to aept and felt at ease with.2. With three kids under five to take care of, Jessica sometimes found homelife dull and stressful.3. Whenever Jack traveled, he always managed to make a call home at thesame time.4. There was no call from Jack on Wednesday because he was busy withclients.5. Jack’s surprising return pought Jessica to the awareness that her husbandhad always been loving the family.内容仅供参考。
