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全新进阶版视听说b2四级听力训练6【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。
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英语四级词汇近义词配对练习一1. The Rockefeller Center has leased part of its land from Columbia University.（A） inherited （B）bought （C） rented2. The World Assembly on Aging has confirmed the need to address issues pertinent to older workers in industry and agriculture.（A） training （B） salaries （C） subjects3. Some plants contain substances that interfere with the digestive processes of animals.（A） disrupt （B） encourage （C） augment4. The St. Lawrence Seaway links the Great Lakes with the shipping lanes of the world.（A）routes （B）centers （C） stations5. Myths have inspired many of the world's greatest poets，artists， musicians， and scientists.（A） contradicted the ideas of（B） fired the imagination of（C） overwhelmed6. In 1972 Cesar Chaves expanded the focus of the United Farm Workers to include all California vegetable workers and launched a nationwide lettuce boycott.（A）mediated （B）began （C）joined答案：CCAABB详解：rentedadj. 租用的v. 租用；撕裂（rent的过去分词）He rented the house out to a young couple.他把这所房子租给一对年轻的夫妇。
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。
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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。
四级听力专项训练（Test1---Test10）College English Test 1Band FourPart III Listening Comprehension11.A) He is always complaining. B) He doesn’t care for his children.C) He is not easy to deal with. D) He is happy with his life.12.A) Call the telephone company. B) Fix the telephone.C) Work in the telephone company. D) Stay at home.13.A) He would love to go but has no time.B) He cannot find the place.C)He is not sure if he will go.D)He will attend the party.14.A) British English. B) American schools.C) Language studies. D) New courses.15. A) Wait a little longer.B) Check the radio for traffic jams.C) Go and buy something.D)Look for the friend.16.A) She visited her mother.B) She picked up a parcel.C) She saw off a friend.D)She went to the post office.17. A) Go to see a film. B) Try to relax.C) Stay with her parents. D) She did not say.18.A) She has too much to read.B) She has to finish a job on time.C) She can’t rest well.D) She doesn’t like her lesions.Questions 19 to 22 based on the conversation you have just heard.19.A) Places the man has visited.B) A paper the woman is writing for a class.C) School activities they enjoy.D) The woman’s plans for the summer.20. A) She has never been to Gettysburg.B) She took a political science course.C) Her family still goes on vacation together.D) She’s interested in the United States Civil War.21. A) Why her parents wanted to go to Gettysburg.B) Why her family’s vacation plan s changed ten years ago.C) Where her family went for a vacation ten years ago.D) When her family went on their last vacation.22. A) It’s far from where she lives.B) Her family went there without her.C) She doesn’t know a lot about it.D) She’s excited about going there.Questions 23 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.23. A) She’s unable to attend the study session.B) She has seen a doctor recently.C) She’s concerned about medical care.D) She mentions the need for some medical tests.24. A) Graduate school application procedures.B) Funding for university education.C) Winning the confidence of voters.D) Preparing for an important test.25. A) Tell her what to study for the history test.B) Write a favorable letter of recommendation.C) Advise her about how to run an election campaign.D) Suggest a topic for a research paper.Passage OneQuestions 26 to 28 are based on the passage you have just heard.26. A) In the office / in the morning.B) At home / in the evening.C) In the park / at weekends.D) Anywhere / anytime.27. A) Your physical health.B) Your emotional health.C) Your attitude towards world.D) Your relationship with others.28. A) They felt thirsty and sleepy.B) They felt tired and uncomfortable.C) They felt happy.D) They felt less tired and more energetic.Passage TwoQuestions 29 to 31 are based on the passage you have just heard.29. A) Benefits brought by electricity in industry.B) Great changes in the life of Americans.C) Rapid development of agriculture in the U. S.D) Farm life yesterday and today.30. A) Almost all farmers began to use electricity.B) The cost of farming machines was growing high.C) Automobiles began to be widely used in farming.D) Telephone became available to all of the American farmers.31. A) The farmers' lack of ability to compete.B) More opportunities for social contact.C) Convenience and pleasantness of farm life.D) The increasingly high cost of modern machinery.Passage ThreeQuestions 32 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard.32. A) She helped a bicyclist in fighting off an attacker.B) She was hit by a bullet while having a drink.C) She was attacked by a man who was trying to rob her.D) She was injured in a fight against a bicyclist.33. A) On an early morning when the woman was running.B) In the afternoon when the woman was having a drink.C) In the evening when the woman was watching a baseball game.D) In the morning when the woman was having a walk in a park.34. A) She bit him in his shoulder.B) She hit him with her strong fists.C) She cried loudly for help.D) She fought him off with the help of another man.35. A) He was arrested by the police.B) He escaped instantly on his bicycle.C) He was shot in the shoulder by the police.D) He escaped into the woods.Part III Section CThe weather was hot. But the heat did not prevent thousands of people from visiting the new Hong Kong Disneyland. They came to try the (36)________, the shows and all the other things to do at the newest (37)_______ park of the Walt Disney Company.Chinese Vice President Zeng Qinghong and Disney (38)_________ held the opening ceremonies. The park is the (39)that the Disney company has built in the United States and overseas since nineteen fifty-five. The Hong Kong park cost about three and one-half thousand million dollars.Disney (40) like Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck and Cinderella paraded at the event. And the park has traditional Disney park rides like the Mad Hatter Tea Cups, Dumbo and Space Mountain. But there was also a good (41)of local culture. The Hong Kong Children's Choir sang. Dancers (42) lions and dragons appeared. Fireworks lit the sky. Soon after the (43) , Disney official George Mitchell said the company plans to build a second park next to the new one.(44) . There is also Disneyland Park in Paris. Disneyland in Anaheim, California, came first, fifty years ago. (45).The Walt Disney Company controls forty-three percent of the new park. Hong Kong holds fifty-seven percent of the project. The park and two Disney hotels are on Lantau Island, surrounded by mountains. (46).College English Test 2Band Four11. A) Cheap things are sometimes of good quality.B) Beautiful things are not of good quality.C) Expensive things are usually of good quality.D) People should just buy expensive things.12. A) Learn to sing. C) Keep her company.B) Play the piano. D) Teach her to sing.13. A) His classmate. C) His partner.B) His teacher. D) His boss.14. A) Frank's car was lost by chance.B) Frank fell out of a car.C) Frank survived a car accident.D) Frank was killed in a car accident.15. A) A peach. C) A skirt.B) A shirt. D) A coat.16. A) The man feels so tired that he wants to sleep.B) The professor's lecture is too difficult to understand.C) The professor's lecture is very boring.D) They have different opinions about the lecture.17. A) Because he wants to make a phone call.B) Because he wants to know his way back home.C) Because he wants to find Sandy on the comer.D) Because he wants to stay as long as possible.18. A) It will be foggy. C) It will be cold.B) It will be clear. D) It will be rainy.Questions 19 to 22 are based on the conversation you have just heard.19. A) American literature. C) Art history.B) Elementary education. D) Veterinary medicine.20. A) They are professional storytellers.B) They are the parents of young children.C) The stories will help them improve their vocabulary.D) The stories are required for a course.21. A)Psychology professors.B) Friends of the speakers.C) The same person.D) Fictional characters.22. A) At the beginning of a semester.B) During midterm week.C) At the end of a semester.D) In the middle of summer vacation.Questions 23 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.23. A) Because she wanted to know if everything was OK with her parents.B) Because she wanted to invite her parents to Billy's birthday party.C) Because she wanted to tell her parents that everything was OK with herchildren.D) Because she wanted to tell her parents that Tom was givena raise.24. A) One son and one daughter.B)Two sons and one daughter.C) One son and two daughters.D) Two sons and two daughters.25. A) On May 24th. C) On May 23rd.B) Not mentioned. D) In July.Passage OneQuestions 26 to 28 are based on the passage yon have just heard.26. A) Far away from the city. C) Near the city.B) Inside the city. D) In the city center.27. A) Traveling by bus or car.B) Living in an expensive way.C) Enjoying city life.D) Finding places to live in.28. A) Local advertisements.B) Information agency.C) Sunday newspaper.D) Hotels.Passage TwoQuestions 29 to 31 are based on the passage you have just heard.29. A) The vocabulary of English is almost the largest in the world.B) The vocabulary of English is a mixture of words from Latin and Greek.C) Most of the English words come from Chinese and French.D) English words from dead languages are no longer used.30. A) Because other languages were much more widely used than Englishinthe past.B) Because British people like to learn foreign languages.C) Because people from many different countries have settled down inBritain.D) Because the Romans forced the British to learn other languages.31. A) About nine hundred years ago.B) About one thousand years ago.C) About seven hundred years ago.D) About two thousand years ago.Passage ThreeQuestions 32 to 35 are based on the pass age yon have just heard.32. A) A student leader. C) A teacher.B) A tourist guide. D) An actor.33. A) Making friends with each other.B) Improving their English.C) Settling down in London.D) Traveling around London.34. A) Speaking it.B) Attending a course.C) Living in the country where it is spoken.D) Learning from a native speaker.35. A) Students can keep books from the library as long as they wish.B) Students are asked to use the wastebaskets provided to keepthe room clean.C) Smoking is not allowed either in or out of the classroom.D) Dictionaries are not allowed to be brought into the classroom.Part III section CHealth and climate scientists have mapped how climate change affects different parts of the world in different ways. The scientists point to (36)______ that changes in the past thirty years may already be (37) ______ human health. Possible effects include more deaths from extreme heat or cold, from storms and from dry periods that lead to crop (38) .Temperature changes may also influence the (39) of disease. For example, warmer weather speeds the growth of (40) that cause diseases like malaria and dengue fever.The work by scientists from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and the World Health Organization (41) in the journal Nature. The W. H.O. is a United Nations agency.The agency recently estimated that climate changes (42) by human activity (43) to more than one hundred fifty thousand deaths each year.(44) .Jonathan Patz of the Gaylord Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies at Wisconsin led the study. (45) . But he says poor countries least responsible for the warming are most at risk from the health effects of higher temperatures.Professor Patz says areas at greatest risk include southern and eastern Africa and coastlines along the Pacific and Indian oceans. (46).Professor Patz says average temperatures worldwide have increased about one-third of a degree Celsius in the last thirty years. The report says average temperatures could increase as much as six degrees Celsius by the end of the century.College English Test 3Band FourPart III Listening Comprehension (35 minutes)11. A) They should definitely do it.B) They should have done it earlier.C) They should try every means to do it.D) They shouldn't do it now.12. A) The man is not sure if Susan has rung him.B) The man knows Susan, but not very well.C) The name sounds familiar to the man.D) The man doesn't know Susan at all.13. A) Close the door. C) Take a deep breath.B) Have more clothes on. D) Move to another room.14. A) The woman should buy some new trousers.B) The woman should buy some clothes for larger size.C) The woman should eat less.D) The woman should eat more.15. A) The woman is getting another job.B) The woman is disappointed at not getting the job.C) The woman' s boss is letting her have a better job.D) The woman's job is much better than she had expected.16. A) He was driving too fast.B) He ran into a bicycle.C) He hurt his back and his head.D) He ran into a tree.17. A) The term project was finished.B) The woman received the best score.C) He was sure his term project was good.D) His score was better than the woman' s.18. A) She doesn't agree with the man.B) She likes cooking for herself.C) She likes eating in a school canteen.D) She never cooks for herself.Questions 19 to 22 are based on the conversation you have just heard.19. A) Two police officers.B) Friends.C) A police officer and an investigator.D) A police officer and a program hostess.20. A) He is a good supervisor.B) He is an experienced police officer.C) He doesn’t like his present job.D) He enjoys doing the patrol work.21. A) Detective work.B) Undercover work.C) Patrol work:D) Supervising investigations.22. A) People back over policeman.B) People shoot policeman.C) People curse policeman'.D) People jump out at policeman.Questions 23 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.23. A) A two-bedroom apartment from $ 400 to $ 500 a month.B) A two-bedroom apartment from $ 400 to $ 450 a month.C) A three-bedroom apartment from $ 400 to $ 500 a month.D) A three-bedroom apartment from $ 400 to $ 450 a month.24. A) He wants a dishwasher, a balcony and a swimming pool.B) He wants a dishwasher, a bathroom and central air.C) He wants a balcony, two bathrooms and central air.D) He wants a dishwasher, two bathrooms and central air.25. A) Sign a contract that day.B) Give the deposit right now.C) Choose the one on Broadway Avenue.D) Look around.Passage OneQuestions 26 to 28 are based on the passage you have just heard.26. A) The effect of advertising on world markets.B) Modem advertising techniques.C) Forms of communication in the American colonies.D) The early history of advertising.27. A) An educated population.B) A large supply of goods and services.C) A large number of publications.D) An industrialized society.28. A) Samples of products.B) Signs on shops,C) Pictures of products painted on walls.D) Free paper pamphlets.Passage TwoQuestions 29 to 31are based on the passage you have just heard.29. A) Sending friends to the shop for some milk.B) Telling friends a dog has died.C) Saying your shoe lace is undone.D) Eating some delicious food on the table.30. A) Friends. C) Parents.B) Young people. D) All of them.31. A) He fooled his father.B) He wanted his father to pick it up.C) His father was looking for the penny.D) All of the above were not true.Passage ThreeQuestions 32 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard.32. A) Computers have become part of our daily lives.B) Computers have advantages as well as disadvantages.C) People have different attitudes to computers.D) More and more families will own computers.33. A) Computers can bring financial problems.B) Computers can bring unemployment.C) Computers can be very useful in families.D) Computerized robots can take over some unpleasant jobs.34. A) Computers may change the life they have been accustomed to.B) Spending too much time on computers may spoil people' s relationship.C) Buying computers may cost a lot of money.D) Computers may take over from human beings altogether.35. A) Affectionate. C) Approving.B) Disapproving. D) Neutral.Part III Section CToday, the Walt Disney Company is worth about fifty-seven thousand million dollars. It has come a long way since the 1920s. At that time, Walt Disney and his brother Roy produced their first (36)_______ film, “Steamboat Willie.”Walt Disney’s cartoons were a (37)___________ of drawings on film. Each drawing is a little different from the one before it. Each shows a (38) change in movement. When we see a film of hand-drawn cartoons, the cartoon people and animals appear to move. They speak with voices (39) by actors.The public loved to watch the Disney (40) move and act. Walt Disney, however, was not satisfied with just making cartoons. He wanted to do more. Later in life he opened that first Disneyland in California.Walt Disney died in 1966. But his company (41) .For twenty important years, Michael Eisner (42) as top leader of the Walt Disney Company.Mr. Eisner had joined it in 1984 as chairman and chief(43) officer.(44)Michael Eisner and Pixar Animation Studios agreed to make five animated movies. (45)Some shareholders in the company blamed Mr. Eisner. (46) .College English Test 4Band FourPart III Listening Comprehension (35 minutes)11. A) She doesn’t know when they will go.B) She believes there is a road detour.C) She won't be ready at 8 o' clock.D) She wants the man to go away.12. A) The electrician came to repair the lamp.B) The lamp was taken to the repair shop.C) She had Mike fix the lamp.D) The lamp was repaired.13. A) Not hanging the poster.B) Peeling off the wallpaper.C) Using tape for the poster.D) Not hiding the damage.14. A) Studying.B) Watching television.C) Nothing right now.D) Going to the movies.15. A) She was unable to have her picture taken.B) She has not chosen a picture for it.C) She had broken her camera.D) She had gone to a photography class instead.16. A) Eating in a cafeteria.B) Buying something in a store.C) Talking on the telephone.D) Getting money at a bank.17. A) Mrs. Fisher wants to go abroad.B) Mrs. Fisher is in hospital.C) Mrs. Fisher has no family.D) There are three people in Mrs. Fisher' s family.18. A) She loves the film too.B) She doesn't think much of the film.C) She asks the man to repeat his words.D) It's not as good as she expected.Questions 19 to 22 are based on the conversation you have just heard.19. A) He is unable to attend her class.B) He wants to deliver something to her office.C) He wants to hand in a late assignment.D) He wants to drop her course.20. A) Find out about a course.B) See an adviser.C) Drop off a paper.D) Go to a meeting.21. A) Paint a landscape.B) Give an oral report.C) Take a final exam.D) Buy several books.’22. A) Come to her office before her meeting.B) Change his major.C) Meet with her tomorrow.D) Discuss the class with his roommate.Questions 23 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.23. A) She just returned from a trip to Japan.B) She is going to study in another country.C) She has got a job at a navel agency.D) She received a letter from Professor Grimshaw.24. A) He recorded some tapes especially for her.B) He gave her a good grade in her Japanese class.C) He told her how to live well in Japan.D) He helped her get into the program.25. A) The tuition fee must be higher.B) Mastery of a foreign language is required.C) Familiarizing oneself with the culture is an important part.D) One must be talented to learn foreign languages.Passage OneQuestions 26 to 28 are based on the passage yon have just heard.26. A) Seasonal variations in nature.B) How intelligence changes with the change of masons.C) How we can improve our intelligence.D) Why summer is the best season for vacation.27. A) Summer. C) Fall.B) Winter. D) Spring.28. A) All people am less intelligent in summer than in the other seasonsof 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. Passage TwoQuestion 29 to 31 are based on the passage you have just heard.29. A) From television.B) From the cinema advertisement.C) From the film column of a newspaper.D) From the girl sitting in front of him.30. A) Before the film began.B) When the film ended.C) In the middle of the film.D) During the five minutes' interval.31. A) Frightened. C) Angry.B) Excited. D) Surprised.Passage ThreeQuestions 32 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard.32. A) Count money. C) Draw moving objects.B) Read and write. D) Hunt and farm.33. A) Teachers came to children's homes.B) Children acquired the information they needed by direct experience.C) Children taught one another in small supervised groups.D) Parents instructed their children in the "three R's".34. A) A new dependence on people far away and the use of money.B) The information of a new alphabet and numerical system.C) Outmoded methods of farming and ineffective means of transportation.D) Larger family units and greater financial hardships.35.A) The various means of survival taught by parents in contemporary society.B) The importance of history instruction in the first schools.C) The increasingly complex skills subsequently taught in schools.D) The problems involved in the construction of new schools.Part III Section CThe World Bank is offering money for new ideas to improve life in developing nations. People could receive as much as two hundred thousand dollars for (36)_______ projects to ease the effects of poverty.About every eighteen months, the World Band holds a (37) called the Development Marketplace. (38) chosen in different countries gather in Washington, D.C. The competitors explain their ideas to groups that can provide (39)and technical support. The winners chosen in Washington are given start-up money to carry out their plans within one year.This year, the World Bank says the Development Marketplace has four million dollars to give away to (40) They must find new, low-cost ways to bring water, waste control and energy to people who (41) these services.Anyone can compete in the Development Marketplace. Ideas must be (42)___ to improve the lives of the poor. Also, other people must be able to copy the idea in other (43) .(44)Judges from the World Bank and other organizations choose the winners.(45) . Another winner was a Vietnamese professor, Tran Triet. He proposed to teach farmers how to harvest grass from a wetland area without harming the environment.(46) ___________________________________________________________College English Test 5Band FourPart III Listening Comprehension (35 minutes)11. A) She wants to see Mr. Jones.B) She wants to work for Mr. Jones.C) Mr. Jones has broken the radio.D) Mr. Jones might repair the radio.12. A) John Smith isn't home right now.B) The caller dialed the wrong number.C) John Smith can' t answer the phone.D) John Smith doesn't want to speak to the caller.13. A) There was something wrong with her car.B) She wanted to do some shopping.C) She got up too late to catch the bus.D) Her car was stolen yesterday.14. A) She is tired of teaching.B) She was dismissed from her job.C) She has changed her job.D) The school is too far away from her home.15. A) She got up later than usual.B) The bus was late.C) She forgot her class.D) Her clock was slow.16. A) Looking for water. C) Looking for the seed.B) Planting something. D) Getting dirty.17. A) American. C) German.B) English. D) Swedish.18. A) They both liked it.B) Neither of them liked it.C) The woman didn't like it, but the husband liked it.D) The woman liked it, but the husband didn’t like it. Questions 19 to 22 are based on the conversation you have just heard.19. A) He is a salesman and this time he is selling himself.B) He has just lost his job and now is in great need of new one.C) He is an honest, flexible and easy-going person.D) He worked once as an administration personnel.20. A) He hopes to get an offer of a better position.B) He doesn't like the glass ceiling in his office.C) He was fired and couldn't continue to work.D) He feels it is an advancement to get this new job.21. A) He is hardworking, responsible and diligent.B) He is qualified with his graduate school training combinedwith his internship.C) He possesses the "can-do" spirit.D) He is good at motivating people and leading them to worktogether as a team.22. A) When people are not receptive to new ideas.B) When he comes into conflict with his colleagues.C) When he can't get his point across.D) When it is impossible to learn or to grow in his field.Questions 23 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.23. A) Because she is tired of staying at home all day.B) Because there is a good film in the neighborhood theater.C) Because she enjoys going to the movies.D) Because she is tired of watching TV.24. A) Because the movie theater is too far away.B) Because the film is too old.C) Because she doesn't want to see it a second time.D) Because it's a popular film so the tickets would be quite ex-pensive.25. A) To go and see a horror film.B) To stay home and watch TV.C) To go to a movie in the neighborhood.D) To go downtown next Friday.Passage OneQuestions 26 to 28 are based on the passage you have just heard.26. A) He will become a rich man.B) He will feel fine.C) He will become poorer.D) None of the above.27. A) American long-distance trains are popular.B) American long-distance trains are expensive.C) American air service is expensive.D) American air service is popular.28. A) Because they don't like to be kept waiting.B) Because they don't like to follow others' timetable.C) Because they don't like any schedule.D) Both A) and B).Passage TwoQuestions 29 to 31 are based on the passage you have just hand.29. A) 4 years. C) 8 years.B) 5 years. D) At least 9 years.30 . A) Biology. C) Philosophy.B) Chemistry. D) Medicine.31. A) Each student must pass a national examination.B) Students who do best in the studies have a greater chance.C) They can seek to enter a number of medical schools,D) Chances to gain the entrance are many.Passage ThreeQuestions 32 to 35 are based on the passage you have justheard.32. A) How historical events affected an art movement.B) How artists can influence economic conditions.C) Why a certain art movement failed to become popular.D) How valuable paintings were lost during wartime.33. A) Many artists lost faith in the value of art.B) Many artists moved away from large cities.C) Many artists were forced to take jobs in other fields.D) Many artists in the United States moved to other countries.34. A) People working in a large factory.B) People walking on crowded city streets.C) An everyday activity in a small town.D) A well-known historical event.35. A) The populations of small towns increased rapidly.B) Art critics in cites began to take notice of regionalism.C) Some regionalist painters began a new art movement.D) Society became more internationally focused.Part III Section CSome American students get help with their schoolwork from online companies whose teachers may be in another country.One example is Career Launcher India Limited. It provides (36)_________ help through online tutoring companies. The student in the United States and the teacher in India talk to each other as they work out math (37) The teachers can explain ideas by drawing on the screen so the student can see how the answer (38) . Career Launcher also tutors students in India and the Middle East. The (39) costs about twenty to thirty dollars an hour.Another online tutoring company is Tutor-dot-com. Its (40) are in North America. They provide help in math, science,。
2023年6月英语专四听写原文[注意：以下是2023年6月英语专四听写原文，请仔细阅读并准确听写。
]Passage 1:Good morning, everyone. Today, I would like to talk about the importance of time management in our daily lives. Time management refers to the ability to plan and control how we spend our time effectively. It is a crucial skill that can greatly impact our productivity and overall well-being.Firstly, effective time management allows us to prioritize tasks and allocate our time wisely. By setting clear goals and deadlines, we can focus on the most important and urgent tasks, ensuring that we make progress towards our objectives. This helps us avoid procrastination and ensures that we complete our tasks in a timely manner.Secondly, time management helps reduce stress and improve work-life balance. When we manage our time effectively, we can allocate sufficient time for work, leisure, and personal activities. This allows us to maintain a healthy balance between our professional and personal lives, leading to increased satisfaction and overall well-being.Furthermore, effective time management enhances our efficiency and productivity. By organizing our tasks and creating a schedule, we can eliminate distractions and stay focused on the task at hand. This enables us to complete tasks more efficiently and achieve better results in a shorter amount of time.In addition, time management enables us to make better decisions. When we have a clear understanding of how we spend our time, we can identify areas where we may be wasting time or engaging in unproductive activities. This awareness allows us to make adjustments and prioritize activities that align with our goals and values.To conclude, time management plays a crucial role in our daily lives. It helps us prioritize tasks, reduce stress, improve work-life balance, enhance efficiency, and make better decisions. By developing effective time management skills, we can maximize our productivity and overall well-being. Thank you.Passage 2:Good morning, ladies and gentlemen. Today, I would like to discuss the impact of social media on society. Social media has become an integral part of our lives, revolutionizing the way we communicate, share information, and interact with others. However, it also brings about various challenges and concerns that need to be addressed.Firstly, social media has greatly facilitated communication and connectivity. It allows us to stay connected with friends and family, regardless of geographical barriers. We can easily share updates, photos, and videos, and engage in real-time conversations. This has undoubtedly enriched our social lives and expanded our networks.Secondly, social media has become a powerful platform for information dissemination. News and events can be shared instantly, reaching a wide audience within seconds. This has democratized the flow of information andempowered individuals to voice their opinions and raise awareness about important issues.However, social media also poses certain challenges. One major concern is the spread of misinformation and fake news. With the ease of sharing information, it becomes difficult to distinguish between reliable sources and false information. This can lead to the spread of rumors and the distortion of facts, which can have serious consequences on individuals and society as a whole.Another challenge is the impact of social media on mental health. The constant exposure to carefully curated and idealized versions of others' lives can lead to feelings of inadequacy and low self-esteem. Moreover, the addictive nature of social media can result in excessive screen time and a decrease in real-life social interactions, leading to feelings of isolation and loneliness.In conclusion, social media has revolutionized the way we communicate and share information. It has brought numerous benefits, such as enhanced connectivity and information dissemination. However, it also poses challenges, including the spread of misinformation and negative effects on mental health. It is important for individuals and society to be aware of these challenges and find ways to mitigate their impact. Thank you.。
英语专业四级听写50篇前言听写在英语专业四级统考中占有15％的比重，是考试的重要组成部分。
说起听写，正在准备和已经参与过英语专业四级考试的同学会说：“我能明白听写的内容，可写的时候就是跟不上！”“短文大意我明白，可是有的语我不会写。
”这只反映出了问题的两个方面。
一是听写速度不够快。
二是词汇量不够或词汇掌握得不够准确。
这些无疑是影响听写成绩的重要因素。
但是，这些不是问题的所有。
在从事听写教学及听写问卷过程中，很容易发现学生失分的具体问题：（1）没听懂，没听好，听写速度跟不上，写出的内容断断续续不连贯，学生因此大量失分；（2）有的词汇没听懂，拼写不够准确，这导致听写失分；（3）时态错误导致失分；（4）单复数不准确导致失分；（5）没有注意断句或专有名词，句子开头单词或专有名词错误使用大小写导致失分；（6）没有注意原文冠词的使用，书写时漏掉冠词导致失分；（7）没有注意单数第三人称形式导致失分；（8）没有注意单数复数名词的形式导致失分。
上述问题的产生有的是缺少训练导致的，如书写速度跟不上。
有的则是语言基础较差导致的，如听力较差没有完全听懂或没有掌握好词汇。
而单复数、大小写、冠词漏写等则多是粗心大意导致的。
听写部分能提高吗？当然能！并且提高的空间很大。
笔者从事英语专业基础教学与研究，从一开始所带的教学班参与四级考试超过全国院校平均通过率28．2个百分点，超过全国专业外语院校平均通过率12．5个百分点开始，所带的教学班在全国英语专业④级统考中通过率始终ito％，平均成绩、优秀率始终名列前茅。
最近一次所带的教学班参与四级统考，又考出了很好的成绩，通过率超过全国院校平均水平26石个百分点，超过全国专业外语院校13．6个百分点，并且在十几个平行班中平均成绩是最高的，优秀人数也是最多的。
在四级考试中，听写一项的成绩也不例外，每次均位居第一，本项目满分15分，所带班级平均成绩可以达成14分。
是不是学生基础很好？登记表白，和平行班相比所带班级入学时并不存在什么特别优势。
全新进阶版试听说b4四级听力训练8第一节听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What did Ryan do yesterday?A. He watched football.B. He did some exercise.C. He went to the doctor.2. What are the speakers doing?A. Cooking dinner.B. Preparing for a party.C. Eating out in a restaurant.3. What does the woman ask the man to do for her?A. Take a photo.B. Fix a camera.C. Print a picture.4. What will the speakers do next?A. Go back to their home.B. Visit the woman’s friend.C. Return to the supermarket.5. What is the weather like now?A. It’s raining.B. It’s cloudy.C. It’s sunny.第二节听下面5段对话或独白。
每段对话或独白后2至4个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听每段对话或独白前，你将有5秒钟的阅读各个小题；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。
每段对话或独白读两遍。
听下面一段对话，回答第6和第7题。
6.What happened to the woman’s flight?A. It failed to take off on time.B. It was called off without notice.C. It arrived about two hours earlier.7. Where does the conversation probably take place?A. In a restaurant.B. On a plane.C. At the airport.听下面一段对话，回答第8至第10题。
2024年6月高校英语四级考试听力样题Part II Listening Comprehension (25 minutes)Section ADirections: In this section, you will hear three news reports. At the end of each news report, you will hear two or three questions. Both the news report and the questions will be spoken onlyonce . After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choicesmarked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a singleline through the c entre.Questions 1 and 2 will be based on the following news item.1. A) Christmas-time attacks made by Somali rebels.B) An explosion at a bus station in central Nairobi.C) The killing of more than 70 Ugandans in Kampala.D) Blasts set off by a Somali group in Uganda's capital.2. A) On Christmas Eve. C) During a security check.B) Just before midnight. D) In the small hours of the morning.Questions 3 and 4 will be based on the following news item.3. A) It is likely to close many of its stores.B) It is known for the quality of its goods.C) It remains competitive in the recession.D) It will expand its online retail business.4. A) Expand its business beyond groceries.B) Fire 25,000 of its current employees.C) Cut its DVD publishing business.D) Sell the business for one pound.Questions 5 to 7 will be based on the following news item.5. A) All taxis began to use meters.B) All taxis got air conditioning.C) Advertisements were allowed on taxis.D) Old taxis were replaced with new cabs.6. A) A low interest loan scheme. C) Taxi passengers' complaints.B) Environmentalists' protests. D) Permission for car advertising.7. A) There are no more irregular practices.B) All new cabs provide air-conditioning.C) New cabs are all equipped with meters.D) New legislation protects consumer rights.Section BDirections: In this section, you will hear two long conversations. At the end of each conversation,y ou will hear four questions. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once.Aft er you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A),B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line throughthe cent re.Conversation OneQuestions 8 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.8. A) It has a partnership with LCP. C) It specializes in safety from leaks.B) It is headquartered in London. D) It has a chemical processing plant.9. A) He is a chemist. C) He is a safety inspector.B) He is a salesman. D) He is Mr. Grand's friend.10. A) The public relations officer. C) Director of the safety department.B) Mr. Grand's personal assistant. D) Head of the personnel department.11. A) Wait for Mr. Grand to call back.B) Leave a message for Mr. Grand.C) Provide details of their products and services.D) Send a comprehensive description of their work.Conversation TwoQuestions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.12. A) Teacher. C) Editor.B) Journalist. D) Typist.13. A) Some newly discovered scenic spot.B) Big changes in the Amazon valley.C) A new railway under construction.D) The beautiful Amazon rainforests.14. A) In news weeklies. C) In newspapers' Sunday editions.B) In a local evening paper. D) In overseas editions of U.S. magazines.15. A) To become a professional writer. C) To get her life story published soon.B) To be employed by a newspaper. D) To sell her articles to a news service.Section CDirections: In this section, you will hear three passages. At the end of each pa ssage,you will hear some questions. Both the passage and the questions will b e spokenonly once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answ er from the fourchoices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the correspondin g letter on AnswerSheet 1 with a single line through the centre.Passage OneQuestions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard.16. A) She is both a popular and a highly respected author.B) She is the first writer to focus on the fate of slaves.C) She is the most loved African novelist of all times.D) She is the most influential author since the 1930's.17. A) The Book Critics Circle Award. C) The Pulitzer Prize for fiction.B) The Nobel Prize for literature. D) The National Book Award.18. A) She is a relative of Morrison's. C) She is a skilled storyteller.B) She is a slave from Africa. D) She is a black woman.Passage TwoQuestions 19 to 21 are based on the passage you have just heard.19. A) They are very generous in giving gifts.B) They refuse gifts when doing business.C) They regard gifts as a token of friendship.D) They give gifts only on special occasions.20. A) They enjoy giving gifts to other people.B) They spend a lot of time choosing gifts.C) They have to follow many specific rules.D) They pay attention to the quality of gifts.21. A) Gift-giving plays an important role in human relationships.B) We must be aware of cultural differences in giving gifts.C) We must learn how to give gifts before going abroad.D) Reading extensively can make one a better gift-giver.Passage ThreeQuestions 22 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard.22. A) She tenderly looked after her sick mother.B) She developed a strong interest in finance.C) She learned to write for financial newspapers.D) She invested in stocks and shares on Wall Street.23. A) She inherited a big fortune from her father.B) She sold her restaurant with a substantial profit.C) She got 7.5 million dollars from her ex-husband.D) She made a wise investment in real estate.24. A) She was dishonest in business dealings.B) She frequently ill-treated her employees.C) She abused animals including her pet dog.D) She was extremely mean with her money.25. A) She carried on her family's tradition.B) She made huge donations to charities.C) She built a hospital with her mother's money.D) She made a big fortune from wise investments.Tape Script of Listening ComprehensionSection ADirections: In this section, you will hear three news reports. At the end of eac h newsreport, you will hear two or three questions. Both the news report andthe questionswill be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must ch oose the bestanswer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mar k the correspondingletter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the ce ntre.Questions 1 and 2 will be based on the following news item.Kenyan police say one person was killed and 26 injured in an explosion at a bus station in central Nairobi. The blast hit a bus about to set off for the Ugandan capital Kampala. Last July, theSomali group al-Shabab said it was behind the blasts in the Ugandan capital which killed morethan 70 pe ople. Will Ross reports from the Kenyan capital.The explosion happened beside a bus which was about to set off for an overnight journey fromNa irobi to the Ugandan capital Kampala. Some eyewitnesses report that a bag was about to beloade d on board, but it exploded during a security check. Windows of the red bus were leftsmashed, a nd blood could be seen on the ground beside the vehicle. Just hours earlier,Uganda's police chief had warned of possible Christmas-time attacks by Somali rebels.1. What is the news report mainly about?2. When did the incident occur?Questions 3 and 4 will be based on the following news item.Woolworths is one of the best known names on the British High Street. It's been in businessnearl y a century. Many of its 800 stores are likely to close following the company's decision tocall in ad ministrators after an attempt to sell the business for a token £1 failed.The company has huge debts. The immediate cause for the collapse has been Britain's slidetowar d recession, which has cut into consumer spending. However, the business had been introuble for years.Known for low-priced general goods, Woolworths has struggled in the face of competition fromsu permarkets expanding beyond groceries and a new generation of internet retailers.Many of the store group's 25,000 employees are likely to lose their jobs. Some profitable areassu ch as the DVD publishing business will survive.3. What do we learn about Woolworths from the news report?4. What did Woolworths attempt to do recently?Questions 5 to 7 will be based on the following news item.Cairo is known for its overcrowded roads, irregular driving practices and shaky old vehicles, butals o for its air pollution. In recent months, though, environmental studies indicate there havebeen si gns of improvement. That's due in part to the removal of many of the capital's old-fashioned blac k and white taxis. Most of these dated back to the 1960s and 70s and were in apoor state of repai r.After new legislation demanded their removal from the roads, a low interest loan scheme was set up with three Egyptian banks so drivers could buy new cars. The government pays about $900for old ones to be discarded and advertising on the new vehicles helps cover repayments.The idea has proved popular with customers ― they can now travel in air-conditioned comfortan d because the new cabs are metered, they don't have to argue over fares. Banks and carmanufact urers are glad for the extra business in tough economic times. As for the taxi drivers,most are deli ghted to be behind the wheel of new cars, although there have been a fewcomplaints about switc hing from black and white to a plain white colour.5. What change took place in Cairo recently?6. What helped bring about the change?7. Why do customers no longer argue with new cab drivers?Section BDirections: In this section, you will hear two long conversations. At the end of eachconversation, you will hear four questions. Both the conversation and the questionswill be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choos e the bestanswer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark t he correspondingletter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centr e.Conversation OneW: Morning, this is TGC.M: Good morning. Walter Barry here, calling from London. Could I speak to Mr. Grand, please?W: Who's calling, please?M: Walter Barry, from London.W: What is it about, please?M: Well, I understand that your company has a chemical processing plant. My own company,LCP,Liquid Control Products, is a leader in safety from leaks in the field of chemical processing. Iwould like to speak to Mr. Grand to discuss ways in which we could help TGC protect itself fromsuch pro blems and save money at the same time.W: Yes, I see. Well, Mr. Grand is not available just now.M: Can you tell me when I could reach him?W: He's very busy for the next few days – then he'll be away in New York. So it's difficult to giveyo u a time.M: Could I speak to someone else, perhaps?W: Who in particular?M: A colleague for example?W: You're speaking to his personal assistant. I can deal with calls for Mr. Grand.M: Yes, well, could I ring him tomorrow?W: No, I'm sorry he won't be free tomorrow. Listen, let me suggest something. You send usdetails of your products and services, together with references from other companies and thenwe'll con tact you.M: Yes, that's very kind of you. I have your address.W: Very good, Mr….M: Barry. Walter Barry from LCP in London.W: Right, Mr. Barry. We look forward to hearing from you.M: Thank you. Goodbye.W: Bye.Questions 8 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.8. What do we learn about the woman's company?9. What do we learn about the man?10. What is the woman's position in her company?11. What does the woman suggest the man do?Conversation TwoM: You're going to wear out the computer's keyboard!W: Oh, hi.M: Do you have any idea what time it is?W: About ten or ten-thirty?M: It's nearly midnight.W: Really? I didn't know it was so late.M: Don't you have an early class to teach tomorrow morning?W: Yes, at seven o'clock. My commuter class, the students who go to work right after theirlesson.M: Then you ought to go to bed. What are you writing, anyway?W: An article I hope I can sell.M: Oh, another of your newspaper pieces? What's this one about?W: Do you remember the trip I took last month?M: The one up to the Amazon?W: Well, that's what I'm writing about—the new highway and the changes it's making in theAmaz on valley.M: It should be interesting.W: It is. I guess that's why I forgot all about the time.M: How many articles have you sold now?W: About a dozen so far.M: What kind of newspapers buy them?W: The papers that carry a lot of foreign news. They usually appear in the big Sunday editionswhe re they need a lot of background stories to help fill up the space between the ads.M: Is there any future in it?W: I hope so. There's a chance I may sell this article to a news service.M: Then your story would be published in several papers, wouldn't it?W: That's the idea. And I might even be able to do other stories on a regular basis.M: That would be great.Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.12. What is the woman's occupation?13. What is the woman writing about?14. Where do the woman's articles usually appear?15. What does the woman expect?Section CDirections: In this section, you will hear three passages. At the end of each pa ssage,you will hear some questions. Both the passage and the questions will b e spokenonly once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answ er from the fourchoices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the correspondin g letter on AnswerSheet 1 with a single line through the centre.Passage OneIn today's class, we'll discuss Toni Morrison's novel Beloved. As I'm sure you all know, Morrisonis both a popular and a highly respected author, and it's not easy to be both. Born in 1931,Morrison has written some of the most touching and intelligent works on the African-Americanexperience ever written by anyone, and yet to call her an “African-American writer” doesn'tseem to do her ju stice. In many ways, she's simply an American writer—and certainly one ofour best.Beloved is a truly remarkable work. It was recommended for nearly every major literary prize,incl uding the National Book Award and the National Book Critics Circle Award, and it in fact wonthe P ulitzer Prize for fiction in 1988. Morrison herself is distinguished for having won the NobelPrize fo r literature in 1993.What makes Beloved unique is the skillful, sure way in which Morrison blends intensely personals torytelling and American history, racial themes and gender themes, the experience of Blackswith the experience of all people everywhere, the down-to-earth reality of slavery with a sense ofmyst erious spirituality.We'll be paying special attention to these themes as we discuss this work. I'm particularlyinterest ed in your views on the relative importance of race and gender in this book. Is it moreimportant t hat Sethe, the main character, is black or that she's a woman? Which contributesmore to her bei ng? What does Morrison tell us about both?Questions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard.16. What do we learn about Toni Morrison?17. What honor did Toni Morrison receive in 1993?18. What does the speaker tell us about Sethe, the main character in Morrison's novel Beloved?Passage TwoThe topic of my talk today is gift-giving. Everybody likes to receive gifts, right? So you may thinkth at gift-giving is a universal custom. But actually, the rules of gift-giving vary quite a lot, and notkn owing them can result in great embarrassment. In North America, the rules are fairly simple.If yo u're invited to someone's home for dinner, bring wine or flowers or a small item from yourcountr y. Among friends, family, and business associates, we generally don't give gifts on otheroccasions except on someone's birthday and Christmas. The Japanese, on the other hand, givegifts quite fre quently, often to thank someone for their kindness. The tradition of gift-giving inJapan is very anc ient. There are many detailed rules for everything from the color of thewrapping paper to the tim e of the gift presentation. And while Europeans don't generallyexchange business gifts, they do fo llow some formal customs when visiting homes, such asbringing flowers. The type and color of flo wers, however, can carry special meaning.Today we have seen some broad differences in gift-giving. I could go on with additionalexamples. But let's not miss the main point here: If we are not aware of and sensitive to culturaldifferences, the possibilities for miscommunication and conflict are enormous. Whether we learnabout these differences by reading a book or by living abroad, our goal must be to respectdifferences among p eople in order to get along successfully with our global neighbors.Questions 19 to 21 are based on the passage you have just heard.19. What does the speaker say about gift-giving of North Americans?20. What do we learn about the Japanese concerning gift-giving?21. What point does the speaker make at the end of the talk?Passage ThreeHetty Green was a very spoilt, only child. She was born in Massachusetts, USA, in 1835. Herfather was a millionaire businessman. Her mother was often ill, and so from the age of two herfather to ok her with him to work and taught her about stocks and shares. At the age of six shestarted read ing the daily financial newspapers and opened her own bank account.Her father died when she was 21 and she inherited $7.5 million. She went to New York andinvest ed on Wall Street. Hetty saved every penny, eating in the cheapest restaurants for 15cents. She b ecame one of the richest and most hated women in the world. At 33 she marriedEdward Green, a multi-millionaire, and had two children, Ned and Sylvia.Hetty's meanness was well known. She always argued about prices in shops. She walked to theloc al grocery store to buy broken biscuits which were much cheaper, and to get a free bone forher m uch loved dog. Once she lost a two-cent stamp and spent the night looking for it. Shenever bough t clothes and always wore the same long, ragged black skirt. Worst of all, when herson Ned fell an d injured his knee, she refused to pay for a doctor and spent hours looking forfree medical help. I n the end Ned lost his leg.When she died in 1916 she left her children $100 million. Her daughter built a hospital with herm oney.Questions 22 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard.22. What do we learn about Hetty Green as a child?23. How did Hetty Green become rich overnight?24. Why was Hetty Green much hated?25. What do we learn about Hetty's daughter?参考答案Part II Listening ComprehensionSection A1. B2. C3. A4. D5. D6. A7. CSection B8. D 9. B 10. B 11. C 12. A 13. B 14. C 15. DSection C16. A 17. B 18. D 19. D 20. C 21. B 22. B 23. A 24. D 25. C。
1.Forest FireForest fire or wildfire is often used to signify an uncontrolled intense fire that breaks out in the wooded areas due to many factors ranging from natural to manmade causes. Wildfires can be witnessed throughout the world and they usually occur in cycles. Mild forest fires are often considered beneficial, as growth of many plant species depend on it. Many plant species also depend on wildfires for reproduction. However ,the large forest fires can have serious damaging effect on the surrounding environment.Due to the extensive size and the immense speed , a forest fire can easily spread to a vast area. Besides, it can also change its direction and overcome occasional barriers like roads, rivers and fire breaks. Forest fires break out in areas like grassland , woodland and bush. Some important causes of it are lightning and volcanic eruptions. Besides these, sparks from rock falls can also ignite forest fires.2.Job HuntingJob hunting is a stressful problem for everyone. Whether someone getting a job right out of school or someone seeking a better position than the one they just left, it is not something that comes easy to most people. However, with preparation and planning, the difficulties can be focused on and the situation can become less stressful. For example, dressing correctly is an important step for any applicant. Also, if you dress correctly, you will feel more confident in your ability to get the job. Men should wear a dress shirt and tie or even a suit if they possess one. Women should wear a suit or other clothing suitable for the occasion. It is better to dress too conservatively than not conservatively enough. Always use honesty as some interviewers will be able to detect problems in your resume. Good manners and correct speech are essential in impressing the interviewer.3.V ocational SchoolsThe universities are not able to meet all the growing needs of the society for future development. V ocational schools have arisen to fill these needs by providing a more detailed knowledge than that provided by universities. This has led to weak base of theory for many workers. Their focus, practical application , is much more detailed than the theory provided at college. Many students choose to go to vocational schools instead of universities. This has led many college graduates to question the value of their degrees. They should not, as the level of education offered by different vocational schools are unequal. Some of these schools are private and offer a flexible schedule for students who may be working or are even in school at university. On the other hand, because they are run by individuals, the teaching quality and the teaching resources offered by many vocational schools maybe of low quality.4.National RaceThe whole question of the changing role of Blacks in American society as been the subject of newspaper articles around the world so so frequently that visitors to the United States do not know what to expect when they arrive. They may be surprised when they see that Blacks and Whites work side by side in offices, factories ,and schools across the country. The majority of Blacks in the United States, however, live in and around only a small number of American cities. Many dark-skinned visitors arrive in the United States fearing personal attack or expecting various degrees of racial prejudice. Some forms of discrimination still exist, unfortunately, especially in the areas of the housing, schools,and jobs. The school equality is still more a dream than a reality. There are still too many areas of the country where Black American do not enjoy the same full opportunities as White American.5.A Positive View of Every DayIf your life feels like it is lacking the power that you want and the motivation that you need, sometimes all you have to do is shift your your point of view.By training your thoughts to concentrate on the bright side of things ,you are more likely to have the incentive to follow through on your goals. You are less likely to be held back by negative ideas that might limit your performance.Your life can be enhanced, and your happiness enriched, when you choose to change your perspective. Don't leave your future to chance, or wait for things to get better mysteriously on their own. You must go in the direction of your hopes and aspirations. Begin to build your confidence, and work through problems rather than avoid them. Remember that power is not necessarily control over situations, but the ability to deal with whatever comes your way.nguages in AmericaThe United States is primarily an English speaking country. The majority of the population speaks English as their native language. Business, education and most public aspects of life are conducted in English. Across the country, people pronounce English sounds in several different ways and some regional vocabulary differences exist, but for the most part, Americans speak one common language. This language is sometimes called American English. However, not everyone in the U.S. is a native speaker of English. Most immigrants to the country are speakers of other languages. There are hundreds of communities around the U.S. where English is not the most commonly used language. Chinese, Italian, German, Armenian, Greek, Vietnamese and French are all spoken in numerous communities in the U.S. Spanish is the second most commonly spoken language after English in the U.S. It is widely spoken in New York and across the southern part of the country.7.HalloweenIt's October the 31st, and across Britain and the USA, thousands of children are dressing up as monsters, ghosts and witches and going to their neighbors' houses to ask for sweets or to play tricks on them if they refuse.Many houses have lanterns made from pumpkins in their windows. These lanterns have frightening faces cut into them.What is the reason for all of this? It's Halloween! To an outsider, this may seem a strang festival, but it is a very popular one and an important part of the culture in Britain and the USA.The holiday once had a religious significance. November the 1st is All Saint's Day, and October the 31st was believed to be a day when all the spirits came back to the world of the living. In modern times, this has changed to be a day when children dress up as monsters, ghosts and witches.8.Universities in the UKUniversities in Britain are a magnet for overseas students. There are currently over 200000 from outside Britain studying at British universities. The large single group is Chinese students. There are currently 50000 in the UK.The British government expects the total number of overseas students to be around 900000 by 2020, and also thinks that a quarter of these will be Chinese. But why is the UK such a popular destination for university students?Well, the quality of your course is guaranteed. All courses are assessed by an independent system, so you can be assured that your course is officially approved and has wide international recognition. The British education system is very flexible in order to provide for the needs of a modern, complex society. Degree courses are usually 3 years long, whichis shorter and more intensive than in other countries. There are lots of scholarships available.9.Money and HappinessIt seems only natural that happiness should flow from having more money. Even if they don't admit it, people still behave as though it were true. More money means you can have what you want and do what you want. The house you dream of? It's yours. The new car you desire? Here are the keys. The freedom to enjoy your favorite pastimes? Here's your racket, the court is down there, just past the pool.So the puzzle is this: why do social scientists consistently find only moderate relationships between having more money and being happy? Some have even suggested that this moderate connection might be exaggerated. In reality money might have very little to do with happiness at all.Most puzzling, though, is that people often seem aware at some level that money won't make them happy. And yet they continue to work away earning money they don't objectively need.10.Tea Party FoodA tea party without good food is just as distasteful as a cake without sugar. So along with cups of tea, you need to arrange variety of party foods, like cookies, snacks, chips and starters. A bite of sugar and spice will always enhance the flavor of tea party. Sandwiches, pizzas, finger chips and French fries serve as good side dishes for tea. Cream cheese salad, pudding and salads are good delicacies for tea parties. Children love to relish chicken pies, apple pies, cakes and chocolates. Above all, remember it's a tea party, so serve different varieties of tea to your guests. Black, green and white will be the ideal for your guests. You can also brew some spicy herbal tea or flavored tea. For kids, you can serve cream., honey, milk ,and sugar. You can organize glasses of wine late in the evening or punch a bottle of champagne also.11.AdventureThe idea of adventure has always captured the imagination. The idea that just over the next hill there will be excitement and mystery is a big part of what makes us human . This is just as true of ancient times as it is today. Famous explores set out in small boats or joueneyed across immense deserts and oceans. Early explorers like Christopher Columbus or Zheng He traveled to foreign places for the glory of their nations. More importantly, they set out to test themselves against the forces of nature and the pursuit of knowledge. Other explorers today do the same thing. People are going to space in pursuit of the last frontier or seeking in the depths of science for new knowledge. Most people, in their daily lives, do not have the opportunity, however, with adventuring events.12.Office ConflictThe office can be very demanding on the lives of the workers. Stress can build up and explode into problems. This can seriously influence the productivity and efficiency of a business. The problems that upset an office can vary drastically depending on the nature of the employees or even the employers. Employees may feel that they are being overworked or underpaid. They may also feel that this signals the loss of appreciation on their work, causing increasing tension as they complain about work. They may also have personality differences which can cause conflict. This can be seen in offices where too close relationships develop. People in authority may tend to place more value on these relationships than on the work itself. They may have lost sight of the goal of forwarding the development of the company. Gossiping about co-workers and the company is a frequent example of this.13.Food and CultureThe culture of food and dining in the West is a little different from that inChina. The proper western dinner at a fine restaurant is one of manners, focusing on conversation. You are expected to have knowledge of table manners such as what folk or knife to use as these are essential in western dining. The meal would consist of several courses including a soup or salad, an appetizer, the main dish and a dessert. The atmosphere will be filled with light music that would only serve as background as people converse with each other. The decorations are usually sparse and are only meant to highlight the atmosphere that is being created by the music. This type of dining is different from the dining experience in most restaurants in China. However, with the increase in internationalism, more restaurants are opening which reflect the more western dining style.14.In-service Education and V ocational DevelopmentMany people feel that the successful finding of a job is the end of their schooling. This idea is rarely true, however, as each field of work requires a thorough knowledge of it. This may go beyond that which could be learned in high school or university. Universities, with their complete curriculum, are intended to first teach us about everything. Later studies fill in the gap of knowledge by offering more specialized courses. Universities, however, are meant to teach the theories of any particular field, not the practical knowledge needed to do our jobs. The rise of vocational school has risen to fill a gap of practical knowledge. V ocational schools can aid us in this by teaching us to be especially good at one thing. If a person has enough health and energy, as well as determination, he may go to Night School or take a self-teaching program.15.HospitalityAn American friend has invited you to visit his family. You've never been to an American's home before, and you're not sure what to do. Should you take a gift? How should you dress? What time should you arrive? What should you do when you get there? Glad you asked. When you're the guest, you should just make yourself at home. That's what hospitality is all about: making people feel at home when they're not.The question of whether or not to bring a gift often makes guests nervous. Giving your host a gift is not just a social nicety in some cultures--it's expected. But in American culture, a guest is not obligated to bring a present. Of course, some people do bring a small token of appreciation to their host. Appropriate gifts for general occasions might be flowers, candy or--if the family has small children--toys.16.The Football Field LengthKnowledge about the football field length does not seem like something fans and players have to be aware of, but it is certainly something that the most passionate fans will know. The length of a football field, be it American football or soccer, is universally known and all professional stadiums and grounds adopt these measurements. In soccer, there may be some minor differences in the football field length from stadium to stadium, and this occurs because these stadiums are historical monuments that have been around before the measurements were standardized.On the other hand, American football requires that the football field length be uniform across all the grounds and the stadiums in the country. The National Football League has laid down particular guidelines and rules about the football field length, and this cannot be altered. As a player,one must be completely aware about these football field dimensions.17.CultureThe culture values of a community give it an identity of its own. A community gains a character and a personality of its own, because of the culture of its people. Culture is shared by the members of a community. It is learned and passed from the older generations to the newer ones. For aneffective transfer of culture from one generation to another, it has to be translated into symbols. Language, art and religion serve as the symbolic means of transfer of culture values between generation.Culture is a bond that ties the people of a region or community together. It is that one common bond, which brings the people of a community together. The customs and traditions that the people of a community follow, the festivals they celebrate, the kind of clothing they wear, the food they eat, and most importantly, the culture values they adhere to, bind them together.18.FashionEvery year London Fashion Week attracts retailers, fashion leaders, and the press to shows of all that's new in British fashion. Outrageous designs, original fabrics, and beautiful slim models are displayed on the catwalk in an atmosphere of extravagant elegance. However, how much of this gets translated into street fashion, appearing in high street shops? And how many of us actually follow the trends we see?We all need to be comfortable with what we wear. After all, first impressions count, and we want our appearance to be consistent with the image we would like to project. How can we do this without becoming a fashion slave? We are bombarded with magazines that show us the new fashions for each season, and where we can buy trendy clothes for reasonable prices. The distinction between what we see on the catwalk and what's on display in the high street is becoming increasingly blurred.19.American SocietyThe United States, like other countries has its rich and poor people, its rich and poor neighborhoods.Americans love---and many are themselves living examples of---the "self-made man." you will hear this expression often. But for every person who is successful,they are usually better educated than their parents and therefore more likely to have good , well paying jobs.In addition to the fact that the United States includes people whose families originally came from many other parts of the world, Americans move across the nation in great numbers. One study reported that one of every five families in the United States moves every three years. This continuous mixing of people into new communities is an important observation to consider when trying to understand the meaning of class in America. We have already discussed the questioning, "do-it-yourself" American personality that is another important consideration.20.RecreationRecreations are an important part of people's life. For example, after hours of attentive study, students feel like having a football game to relax their nerves. Workers, too, find it very satisfying to sit in front of a TV set for an hour or two when they come back from a day's tiring work. Besides, recreations serve as a pleasing way for the retired people to pass their excessive time. Everywhere you go, you will find that during their spare time, people are engaged in recreational activities of one kind or another.Generally speaking, there are two kinds of recreations: physical activities and intellectual activities. Physical activities, on the one hand, keep one fit and develop team spirit. Basketball is an example. On the other hand, intellectual activities such as playing chess and reading novels can train one's brains and provide temporary escape from one's troubles.。
