(完整版)历年英语专四听力真题答案和原文

14年专四真题答案解析一、听力（简答题）第一题：根据所听到的内容，回答提问。

原文：I went to a concert last night. The music was amazing, but the seats were very uncomfortable.分析：根据原文可知，人们在昨晚参加了音乐会，音乐很棒，但座位非常不舒服。

答案：The seats were uncomfortable.第二题：根据所听到的问题选择正确答案。

原文：Q: When is the meeting?A: It's on Wednesday.分析：根据原文可知，问题是关于会议时间的，答案是星期三。

答案：On Wednesday.第三题：根据所听到的内容，回答提问。

原文：I think the new movie is better than the book.分析：根据原文可知，人们认为新电影比书好。

答案：The new movie is better than the book.二、阅读理解第一篇：根据短文内容，选择正确的答案。

原文：The Great Wall is one of the most famous places in China. It was built by many men a long time ago. The GreatWall is very long. It is more than 6000 kilometers long! Itis more than 2000 years old.分析：根据原文可知，万里长城是中国最著名的地方之一，是很久以前由许多人修建的。

这座长城非常长，有6000多公里长！已有2000多年的历史。

答案：The Great Wall is 6000 kilometers long.第二篇：根据短文内容判断正（T）误（F）。

原文：In ancient Rome, parents believed that a good education was important for their children. Boys and girls learned to read and write. They also learned history, math, and science. Some children went to private schools, but most went to public schools. Wealthy families hired private teachers.分析：根据原文可知，古罗马的父母认为良好的教育对孩子很重要。

英语专四听力原文试题及答案2017年英语专四听力原文试题及答案读书是易事，思索是难事，但两者缺一，便全无用处。

以下是店铺为大家搜索整理的2017年英语专四听力原文试题及答案，希望能给大家带来帮助!听力原文part Ⅱ dictationsalmonevery year, millions of salmon swim from the ocean into the mouths of rivers and then steadily up the rivers. passing through waters, around rocks and waterfalls, the fish finally reach their original streams or lakes. they dig out nests in the riverbed and lay their eggs. then, exhausted by their journey, the parent salmon die. they have finished the task that nature has given them. months, or years later, the young fish start their trip to the ocean. they live in the salt water from 2-7 years, until they, too are ready to swim back to reproduce. their life cycle helps man provide himself with a basic food-fish. when the adult salmon gather at the river mouths for the annual trip up the rivers, they are in the best possible condition, and nearly every harbor has its salmon fishing fleet ready to catch thousands for markets.?now, you have two minutes to check through your work.part Ⅲ listening comprehensionin sections a, b and c, you will hear everything once only. listen carefully and then answer the questions that follow. mark the correct answer to each question on your answer sheet.section a statementin this section, you will hear seven statements. at the end of each statement you will be given 10 seconds to answer thequestion.1. you must relax. don't work too hard. and do watch your drinking and smoking.2.we hadn't quite expected the committee to agree to rebuild the hospital, so we were taken aback when we got to know that it had finally agreed.3.the coach leaves the station every 20 minutes. it's 9:15 now, and you have to wait for five minutes for the next one.4.perhaps jane shouldn't have got married in the first place. no one knows what she might have been doing now, but not washing up. that's for sure!5.i happen to be working on a similar project at the moment.i am only too pleased to help you.6.the man arrived for the ceremony with patched jackets and faded jeans that the average person would save for mowing the lawn in his garden at the weekend.7.mark! here you are! this is the last place in the world i would have expected to find you.section b conversationin this section you will hear 10 short conversations between two speakers. at the end of each conversation, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the question.8. w: i couldn't stand this morning. my right leg went stiff.m: i'm afraid it's probably a side-effect from the drugs i put you on.9. w: how did your writing go this morning? is the book coming along alright?m: i'm not sure. i think the rest of it will be difficult to write.10. w: is there anything you can do to make the cold go away more quickly?m: no, there isn't. and a cold isn't really serious enough for a visit to a doctor.11. w: look! what have i got here!m: oh. so you did go to that bookstore!12. m: excuse me. has there been an emergency?w: oh, no sir. there's just a storm, so the plane will leave a little later this afternoon.13. w: i wish i hadn't hurt linda's feeling like that yesterday. you know i never meant to.m: the great thing about linda is that she doesn't hold any grudges. by tomorrow she'll have forgotten all about it.14. m: my grades are not bad, but not good enough. i knowi didn't study at all this semester. now i have to work very hard next semester to keep my scholarship.w: i'll see you in the library, then.15. w: i'll wear this blue jacket for the evening. i like the color on me, don't you think?m:i think it looks terrific on you-really!16. w: do you know that sam turned down that job offer bya travel agency?m: yeah. the hours were convenient, but had he accepted it, he wouldn't have been able to make ends meet.17. w: at the rate it is being used, the printer is not going to make it through the rest of the year.m: the year? it is supposed to be good for four!section c news broadcastquestions 18 and 19 are based on the following news. at the end of the news item you will be given 20 seconds to answer the questions. now listen to the news.the u.n resolution calls for greater international intelligenceand law enforcement cooperation. and it requires states to change their banking laws in order to police the global network of terrorisms financiers. it makes providing funds for terror activities a criminal offence and would freeze bank accounts of those who sponsor terrorism.questions 20 and 21 are based on the following news. at the end of the news item you will be given 20 seconds to answer the questions. now listen to the news.a police spokesman said the devices were made safe by explosive experts in the ardorn district, where a woman was shot in the leg and 13 police officers were injured during a second successive night of violence. northern ireland's police chief had earlier called on community leaders to work together to end the violence. the violence has erupted sporadically throughout a summer of sectarian tension in northern belfast.question 22 is based on the following news. at the end of the news item you will be given 10 seconds to answer the question. now listen to the news.airlines are being hit with huge increases to ensure their planes after the terrorist attacks in the united states. goshork insurance holdings, which ensures aircraft around the world, said rates had soared as much as 10 fold since the september 11th terror attacks. airlines around the world have cut services and dismissed staff as their business has plunged in the wake of the crisis. they are also struggling with increased security costs.questions 23 and 24 are based on the following news. at the end of the news item you will be given 20 seconds to answer the questions. now listen to the news.a pakistani lawyer said the resumption of the trial of eight foreign aid workers accused of preaching christianity inafghanistan has been put off until sunday. he had met earlier saturday with the aid workers, 2 americans, 2 australians, and 4 germans. they insist they were in afghanistan to help the poor, not to convert them. the penalty for these captured aid workers could range from expulsion to a jail term and death sentence.question 25 is based on the following news. at the end of the news item you will be given 10 seconds to answer the question. now listen to the news.on the 20th anniversary of the first official report on aids, the head of the united nations aids program warns that the deadly disease may only be at its early stages in many parts of the world. dr. piu said the disease has already reached staggering proportions since first being identified in 1981. 58 million people worldwide have contracted the hiv virus, which causes aids, while 22 million have died from related illnesses. the un estimates the world's hiv positive population at 36 million, including 25 million in sub-saharan africa.international officials warn the disease will have disastrous political, social, and economic consequences in many developing countries.this is the end of listening comprehension.答案与详解part Ⅰ writingsection a compositionthe importance of keeping a good moodpeople in modern society live under a lot of pressure. i see three kinds of pressure working on people today: pressure from education, family and career. it is easy to blame the school for charging too much money, the family members for the heavy burden, the society for the fierce competition. i think peopleshould relax. it is important for them to keep a good mood under whatever circumstances.long gone are the days when people lived their life with a certain relaxation, sampling a wide variety of activities-film, music, art, poetry. but now, a lot of people suffer from a lot of pressure. they can't communicate well with co-workers and family members, and have unbalanced, one-dimensional lives. some people complain of symptoms of stress, for instance, loss of appetite, a complete sense of exhaustion, insomnia and low morale. thus have destructive effect on their health. people tend to lose temper easily, and this may interfere personal relationship. what's more, a high rate of suicide may warn people of their emotional well-beingto be a healthy person physically and psychologically, one should keep a good mood, according to some psychology experts. those little things may seem relatively insignificant-reading mystery novels, playing volleyball, spending time with family and friends, maintaining your emotional well-being, getting plenty of rest, going fishing. they can help you keep a good mood.??section b note-writingoct. 18, 2003dear clare,thank you for inviting me to your house-warming party this weekend. but i'm afraid i couldn't go there, because i have an important business appointment on that day. i saw some pictures of your new house, which is so cozy and comfortable. i sincerely hope that you have a good day.yours,gou mingpart iii listening comprehensionsection a statement1. 答案：d【问句译文】关于听者哪一句是不对的?【试题分析】本题为细节题。

英语专业四级历年听写真题历年英语专业四级考试听力听写原文（1994年-2008年）The American Family (1994) The concept of family life has changed considerably over the years. / In earliest times, several generations lived together in clans, / which consisted of all living descendents and their husbands or wives. / These clans were almost totallyself-sufficient, / every member contributing in some way toward the survival of the group. / The men hunted and fished for food or sometimes maintained flocks of sheep or goats. / The women baked bread and roasted the meat their men provided. / Special members of the community were selected to make products like pottery, baskets and home weapons. / But with the development of greater varieties of food, clothing and shelter, / a single clan could no longer develop all the individual skills the group required. / Clans merged into larger societies and at the same time broke into smaller units consisting of married couples and their children. / Later the Industrial Revolution brought about even more important changes in family life. / New inventions brought shorter working hours for men and easier housekeeping routines for women. / Today a productive family life suggests not the group's cooperative efforts of working together, / but the pleasant and meaningful sharing of its leisure.Unidentified Flying Objects (1995)There are many explanations for why UFOs visit the Earth. / The most popular one is that they maybe visitors from other planets./ To fly such aircraft, their builders must develop different forms of aviation,/because they seem to fly much faster than normal aircraft./ The UFOs, it is believed, must contain scientists/ from other planets who are studying life on earth./ It is even believed that several such aircraft may have landed on earth/ and the space visitors may be living amongst us./ But there are also less fantastic explanations available./ Although some sightings of UFOs are difficult to explain, most can be explained quite easily./ In many cases the observers might have made a mistake./ They might have seen a weather balloon or an aircraft./Or the light they saw in the sky might have been light from the ground,/ reflected on to the clouds./ However, the exact cause of many sightings still remained a mystery. The Indian Medicine Man (1996)Among the Indians of North America, the medicine man was a very important person. He could cure illness and he could speak to the spirits. The spirits were the supernatural forces that controlled the world. The Indians believed that bad spirits made people ill. So when people were ill, the medicine man tried to help them by using magic. He spoke to the good spirits and asked for their help. Many people were cured, because they thought the spirits were helping them, but really these people cured themselves. Sometimes your own mind is the best doctor for you. The medicine men were often successful for another reason, too. They knew about plants that really can cure illness. A lot of medicines are made from the plants that were used by medicine menhundred of years ago. Legal Age for Marriage (1997)Throughout the United States, the legal age for marriage shows some difference. The most common age without parents' consent is 18 for both females and males. However, persons who are under age in their home state can get married in another state, and then return to the home state legally married. Each state issues its own marriage license. Both residents and non-residents are qualified for such a license. The fees and ceremonies vary greatly from state to state. Most states, for instance, have a blood test requirement, but a few do not. Most states permit either a civil or religious ceremony, but a few require the ceremony to be religious. In most states a waiting period is required before the license is issued. This period is from one to five days depending on the state.A three-day-wait is the most common. In some states there is no required waiting period.The Railways in Britain (1998)The success of early railways, such as the lines between big cities,/ led to a great increase in railway building in Victorian times. / Between 1835 and 1865 about 25000 kilometers of track were built,/ and over 100 railway companies were created. /Railway travel transformed people's lives. / Trains were first designed to carry goods. / However, a law in the 19th century forced railway companies to run one cheap train a day / which stopped at every station and cost only a penny a mile. / Soon working class passengers found they could afford to travel by rail. / Cheap day excursion trains became popular and seaside resorts grew rapidly. / The railways also provided thousands of new jobs:/ building carriages, running the railways and repairing the tracks. / Railways even changed the time. / The need to run the railways on time meant that local time was abolished/ and clocks showed the same time all over the country. /United Nations Day (1999)The 24th of October is celebrated as United Nations Day. It is a day that belongs to everyone. And it is celebrated in most countries of the world. Some countries celebrate for a week instead of a day. In many parts of the world, schools have special programs for the day. Boys and girls in some communities decorate a UN tree. In other communities, young people put on plays about the UN. Some libraries exhibit children's art works from around the world. Schools celebrate with the songs and dances of other countries or give parties where foods of other countries are served. No matter how the day is celebrated, the purpose of these celebrations is to help everyone understand the UN, and the important roles it plays in world affairs. The UN encourages people to learn about other lands and their customs. In this way, people can gain a better understanding and appreciation of peoples all over the world.What we Know about Language (2000)Many things about language are a mystery and will remain so. However, we now do knowsomething about it. First, we know that all human beings have a language of some sort. No human race anywhere on earth is so backward that it has no language of its own at all. Second, there is no such thing as a primitive language. There are many peoples whose cultures are undeveloped but the languages they speak are by no means primitive. In all the languages existing in the world today, there are complexities that must have been developed for years. Third, we know that all languages are perfectly adequate. Each is a perfect means of expressing its culture. And finally, we know that language changes over time, which is natural and normal if a language is to survive. The language which remains unchanged is nothing but dead.Characteristics of a Good Reader (2001)To improve your reading habits, you must understand the characteristics of a good reader. First, the good reader usually reads rapidly. Of course, he does not read every piece of material at the same rate. But whether he is reading a newspaper or a chapter in a physics text, his reading rate is relatively fast. He has learned to read for ideas rather than words one at a time. Next, the good reader can recognize and understand general ideas and specific details. Thus he is able to comprehend the material within a minimum of effort and a maximum of interest. Finally, the good reader has at his command several special skills, which he can apply to reading problems as they occur. For the college student, the most helpful of these skills include making use of the various aids to understanding that most textbooks provide and skim reading for a general survey.Disappearing Forests (2002)The world's forests are disappearing. As much as 1/3 of the total tree cover has been lost since agriculture began some 10,000 years ago. The remaining forests are home to half of the world's species, thus becoming the chief resource for their survival. Tropical rain forests once covered 12% of the land of the planet, as well as supporting at least half of the world's species of plants and animals. These rain forests are home to millions of people. But there are other demands on them. For example,much has been cut for timber. An increasing amount of forest land has been used for industrial purposes or for agricultural development such as crop-growing. By the 1990' s less than half of the earth' s original rain forests remained, and they continued to disappear at an alarming rate every year. As a result, the world's forests are now facing gradual extinction.Salmon (2003)Every year, millions of salmon swim from the ocean into the mouths of rivers and then steadily up the rivers, passing through waters, around rocks and waterfalls, the fish finally reach their original streams or lakes. They dig out nests in the riverbed and lay their eggs. Then, exhausted by their journey, the parent salmon die. They have finished the task that nature has given them. Months, or years later, the young fish start their trip to the ocean. They live in the salt water from 2-7 years, until they, too are ready to swim back to reproduce. Their life cycle helps man provide himself with a basic food-fish. When the adult salmon gather at the river mouths for the annual trip up the rivers, they are in the best possible condition, and nearly every harbor has its salmon fishing fleetready to catch thousands for markets.Money (2004)Money is accepted across the world as payment for goods or services. People use money to buy food, clothes and hundreds of other things. In the past, many different things were used as money. People on Pacific islands once exchanged shells for goods. The Chinese used cloth and knives. In Africa, elephant tusks or salt were used. Even today, some people in Africa are still paid in salt. Coins were first invented by the Chinese. Originally, they were round pieces of metal with a hole in the center, so that a piece of string could keep them together. This made doing business much easier, but people still found coins inconvenient to carry when they wanted to buy something expensive. To solve this problem, the Chinese again came up with the solution.They began to use paper money for coins. now paper notes are used throughout the world. The Wrist Watch (2005)It is generally believed that wrist watches are an exception / to the normal sequence in the evolution of man's jewelry. / Reversing the usual order, they were first worn by women, / and then adopted by men. / In the old days, queens included wrist watches among their crown jewelry. / Later, they were worn by Swiss workers and farmers. / Until World War I, Americans associated the watch with fortune hunters. / Then army officers discovered that the wrist watch was most practical for active combat. / Race car drivers also loved to wear wrist watches, / and pilots found them most useful while flying. / Soon men dared to wear wrist watches without feeling self-conscious. / By 1924, some 30 percent of man's watches were worn on the wrist. / Today, the figure is 90 percent. / And they are now worn by both men and women / for practical purposes rather than for decoration.The Internet (2006) The Internet is the most significant progress in the field of communications. / Imagine a book that never ends, a library with a million floors, / or imagine a research project with thousands of scientists / working around the clock forever. / This is the magic of the Internet. / Yet the Internet has the potential for good and bad. / One can find well-organized, information-rich websites. / At the same time, one can also find wasteful websites. / Most websites are known as different Internet applications. / These include online games, chat rooms (chatrooms) and so on. / These applications have great power, too. / Sometimes the power can be so great / that young people may easily become victims to their attraction. / So we need to recognize the seriousness of the problem. / We must work together to use its power for better ends. Advertising (2007)Advertising has already become a very specialized activity in modern times. In today’s business world, supply is usually greater than demand. There is greater competition between manufacturers of the same kind of product, because they want topersuade customers to buy their particular brand. They always have to remind their customers of the name and qualities of the products byadvertising. The manufacturer advertises in newspapers and on the radio; he sometimes employs salesgirls to distribute samples of his products; he sometimes advertises on the internet as well. In addition, he always has advertisements put into television programs that will accept them. Manufacturers often spend huge sums of money on advertisements. We buy a particular product because we think that’s the best. We usually think so because the advertisements say so, people often don’t ask themselves if the advertisements are telling the truth, when they buy advertised products from the shops.Choosing a Career （2008）When students graduate from college, many of them do not know how they want to spen d their working lives and they sometimes move from job to job, until they find somethin g that suits them and of equal importance to which they are suited. Others never find the job in which they are really happy. They remain all their lives square pegs in round hol es. When we choose our careers we need to ask ourselves two questions. First, what do we think we would like to be? Second, what kind of people are we? The idea, for exam ple, of being a painter or a musician may seem very attractive. But unless we have great talent and are willing to work very hard, we are certain to fail in these occupations and failure will lead to unhappiness in life. So it is important to assess our suitability for a certain career in job search.专业四级考试听写评分标准1. 听写共分15小节；每节1分。

2016年英语专业四级考试答案ListeningPART I DICTATIONThink Positively and Feel PositivelyAre you confident or insecure in a difficult situation? Do you react positively or negatively?The answer may depend in part on whom you are around.A study found that negative thinking can be contagious in some cases. For example, theresearchers studied 103 college roommates. They measured each roommate’s tendency towards negative thinking. It was found that thinking patterns can be contagious. Students with a negativethinking roommate became more depressed themselves and students with more positive thinkingroommates were more likely to become more positive as well.PART II LISTENING COMPREHENSIONSECTION A TALK1. success2. challenging settings3. National Spelling Contest4. passion and perseverance5. future a reality6. marathon7. grittier8. measures of talent9. not fixed10. not permanentSECTION B CONVERSATIONS1. C. procedure2. A. job3. C. presentation4. D. company5. B. 11 Thursday6. B. Handle7. A. increased by 6 to8. B. first9. D. withdraw10. A. charitablePART III LANGUAGE USAGE11-20: ADABB DBABC 21-30: ADABA CDBDCPART IV CLOZE31-40: HLIED KOCMGPART V READING COMPREHENSION41-50: BADBD ADCBD51. Keep wits together in the presence of that food.52. The author was given the million-pound bank-note.53. It symbolizes peace and unity.54. Meeting basic needs and making low-paid work.55. Good things will happen by taking care of the present.PART VI WRITING参考范文When it comes to whether parents should take their children to spend holidays during term-time, views on the issue vary from person to person. Parents claim that by doing so, they can savea lot of money born of busy school holidays. Educational officials strongly oppose this tendency onthe ground that it encourages truancy, which in turn damages a child’seducation. From myperspective, the merits of banning term-time holidays outweigh its demerits.To begin with, taking tough measures on this kind of truancy is conducive to the normalteaching process, one of the key elements to guarantee kid’s academic performance. As we know,currently, teachers have the discretion to approve a certain time of absence from school for eachchild, which is supposed to be for illness and is not supposed to be granted for holidays. By definitelyabolishing the right of head teachers to “authorize absence” from the classroom, those teachers c rarely be pestered by parents who want to take children to go on a holiday just to save money, whichsevere ly disrupts teaching process. What ‘s more, without strict penalties imposed on the parentswho lead to their kid’s playing truant, those parents can gradually view asking for holiday leave asa right. Once this cultural expectation is formed, the level of truancy will dramatically increase.Accordingly, the growing trend of term-time holidays should be banned with no delay. In thisway, teachers can impart knowledge without disturbance and parents will be deterred from savingmoney at the expense of sacrificing their kid’s education.2016专四听力原文PART I DICTATIONThink Positively and Feel PositivelyAre you confident or insecure in a difficult situation? Do you react positively or negatively?The answer may depend in part on whom you are around.A study found that negative thinking can be contagious in some cases. For example, theresearchers studied 103 college roommates. They measured each roommate’s tendency towardsnegative thinking. It was found that thinking patterns can be contagious. Students with a negativethinking roommate became more depressed themselves and students with more positive thinkingroommates were more likely to become more positive as well.PART II LISTENING COMPREHENSIONSECTION A TALKWhat is Grit?Good morning, everyone. Today I would like to talk about my recent research project,concerning the key to success. I would like to start my topic with my own story.When I was 27 years old, I left for a demanding job - teaching seventh graders math in the NewYork City public schools. And like any teacher, I made quizzes and tests. I gave out homeworkassignments. When the work came back, I calculated grades.What struck me was that I.Q. was not the only difference between my best and my worststudents. Some of my strongest performers did not have super I.Q. scores. Some of my smartest kidsweren't doing so well.And I felt interested in knowing the reason why the students’ math performance is not that closely related to their IQ scores. I started studying kids and adults in all kinds of challengingsettings, and in every study my question was, who is successful here and why? My research teamand I went to West Point Military Academy. We tried to predict which students would stay inmilitary training and which would drop out. We went to the National Spelling Contest and tried topredict which children would advance furthest in competition. We worked with private companies,asking, which of these sales people is going to keep their jobs? And who's going to earn the mostmoney? We went to many places. And finally, one characteristic emerged as a significant predictorof success. And it wasn't social intelligence. It wasn't good looks, physical health, and it wasn't I.Q.It was grit. What is grit?Well, grit is passion and perseverance for very long-term goals. Grit is sticking with your future,day in, day out, not just for the week, not just for the month, but for years, and working really hardto make future a reality. Grit is living your life like it's a marathon, not a sprint.A few years ago, I started studying grit in the Chicago public schools. I asked thousands ofhigh school juniors to take grit questionnaires, and then waited around more than a year to see whowould graduate. It turned out that grittier kids were significantly more likely to graduate, even whenI matched them on every characteristic I could measure, things like family income, test scores, andso on. To me, the most shocking thing about grit is how little we know, how little science knows,about building it. Every day, parents and teachers asked me, "How do I build grit in kids? How doI keep them motivated for the long run?" Our data show very clearly that there are many talentedindividuals who simply do not follow through on their commitment. In fact, in our data, grit isusually unrelated to measures of talent.So far, the best idea I've heard about building grit in kids is something called "growth mindset."Growth mindset is the belief that the ability to learn is not fixed, that it can change with your effort.Kids with grit are much more likely to persevere when they fail, because they don't believe thatfailure is a permanent condition.So growth mindset is a great idea for building grit. But we need more. And that's where I'mgoing to end my talk, because that's where we are. That's the work that stands before us. We haveto be willing to fail, to be wrong, to start over again with lessons learned.As a conclusion, we need to be gritty about getting our kids grittier. Next time, I would like toshare with you my experience in building up st udents’ grit.Section BConversation OneCompany.W:Hello, this is Kate Smith. I’m calling from ABCM: Oh, hello, Kate. Great to hear from you.W:You’ve already been told that y ou’ve been short-listed for interview.M: Oh, yes.W: Well we’re very excited about meeting you. Ok, I just want to talk you through the procedure for the day. Someone will meet you when you arrive, and then bring you up to meet myselfand Arthur Miller, the CEO.M: Ok sounds good. So will you be the only members of the interview panel there then?Arthur who will talk to you. The interview will be in three parts – firstW:Yes, it’ll be just me andof all we’ll ask you some general questions about yourself and your educational andprofessional background, and then we’ll move on to specifics.M: Oh, er, Specifics? Well er, what kind of questions will you be asking?- we’ll beW:Well, it’ll be very similar to the personal statement you submitted with your CVexpecting you to to give actual examples of problems you’ve faced and solved, and of whatyou feel are the major successes in your career so far.M: Ok well yeah, that sounds great –can’t wait!- about the job itself, or ABCW:Then there’ll be a chance for you to ask us any questionsCompany in general...M:Oh, erm, ok...I’ll think of something!ABC as a companyW:After that, we’d like you to give a short presentation on how you seeprogressing, and how you see yourself taking us there.M: Ok so will I be expected to give like a formal style presentation?computer and a data projector thereW:It can be as formal or informal as you like. There’ll be aavailable. If you need anything else, just let us know....M:Oh, erm ok, a presentation! I’ll think of something. I haven’t done one of those in a while W: Is that all clear?M: Yes.W:Great, so, Daniel, I’ll see you at 11am, Thursday, next week.M: Ok, great. I look forward to meeting you! Thanks, bye.W: Bye.Questions 1 to 5 are based on Conversation One.Question 1: Why does the woman call the man?Question 2: What kind of questions can the man ask in an interview?Question 3: Which is the last part of the interview?Question 4: What might be expected from the man’s presentation?Question 5: When is the interview scheduled?Conversation TwoW: It says a growing number of students are making a major hole from the minute they enter the real world, because they are already some of them, more than 100,000 dollars in debt. With usnow is Mark Spencer. He is the senior financial analyst from SBC Bank. Welcome to you.M: Thank you, nice to be with you.W: Now, I guess there are two kinds of debts, good debt and bad debt. Where does this go?M: Well, student loan debt is traditionally considered good debt, but the problem for many students and their families is that the cost of colleges has been going up at 6-8% a year, far faster than theincome, far faster than the standard of living. That means debt’s taking on a bigger and bigge role in financing education.W: How much debt is too much debt for-for one student?M: Well, one guideline is that you look at the first-year salary in your field after graduation, and use that as a barometer, but even then…W: Is that right?M: Well, you are talking big payments even in that instance. For example, 30,000 dollars’debt, if you are gonna repay that over 10 years, you are talking more than 300 dollars a monthdebt in payments every month for 10 years.W: But there are surely more than one way to get a loan for college. There are government programs, there are so many kinds of grants. What’s-what’s the best advice for people who are looking for these loans to try to keep themselves from going under?M: I understand that loans are just one way of college finance. Take advantage of the other opportunities, things like a college savings’ plan. Let-let you save on a tax advantage basis, so you can put money away in these accounts and withdraw tax-free to pay for that education.W: So it’s important to start early and that really reduces their reliance on debt later.M: Another thing. Leave no stone unturned, looking at grants, scholarships, even on campus jobs.I mean every dollar you get that way is seen as another dollar you don’t have to borrow late W: The kinds of jobs that so many students, fresh off students, like to go into, eh——charity stuff, volunteer work. This debt is eliminating a lot of that, isn’t it?M: I think that’s the social cost, really, I mean, you know, when you consider that, you know, people may pass up a rewarding career and charitable work or a non-profit organization, because theyhave to get a higher salary some places else to pay off that debt.W: Yeah, that’s for sure. Mark Spencer, senior financial analyst from SBC Bank, Mark, good you could be here.M: Thank you.Questions 6 to 10 are based on Conversation TwoQuestion 6: What is the interview mainly about?Question 7: How does the cost of education change every year?Question 8: What is used to measure student loan debt as a guideline?Question 9: What is the advantage of joining a college savings’ plan? Question 10: What is the possible social cost of college loan?。

专四答案+听力原文Part Ⅰ DICTATIONLearning SympathyA big part of being human is feeling sympathy，/ but how early on in our lives do we learn this? / Scientists find that babies respond to other people / by crying when other babies cry. / However，babies can’t distinguish between themselves and others / until they’re eighteen to twenty months old. / Toddlers start to show concern for others around this time. / Kids also begin to do things like comforting other people. / And by the time they’re three，/ most children will try to protect a victim in a fight.Part Ⅱ LISTENING COMPREHENSIONSECTION A TALK1. a physical classroom2. a coherent concept3. personalized curriculum4. (more) meaningful practice5. feedback6. collaborative learning7. question and answer8. fundamental human right9. lifelong learning10. innovationSECTION B CONVERSATIONS1. What’s wrong with the man’s computer?答案：A. It has wiped the data from the flash drive.2. How will the man be compensated if the computer can’t be fixed?答案：C. Get a new computer.3. How did the man feel about the woman’s offer of compensation?答案：D. Dissatisfied.4. When will the service engineer come to fix the computer?答案：B. After 8:30 tomorrow morning.5. What is the man’s phone number?答案：A. 6574-3205.6. What sho uld we do if our neighbors didn’t reach out?答案：B. Introduce ourselves first.7. Which is the best way to handle a noisy neighbor?答案：C. Give him a reason to stop.8. What should we do if we have a nosy neighbor?答案：D. Don’t answer their que stions.9. How long do we expect our neighbors to stay?答案：B. Five to ten minutes.10. Where can we get more information on this topic?答案：D. CBS news website.Part III LANGUAGE USAGE11. B. Whatever12. A. on which13. C. women drivers14. B. present event for tentativeness15. D. make a suggestion16. B. disappointment17. D. would later make18. C. to have been created19. A. would have been… had been20. C. that21. B. characters22. D. ensure23. B. relieve24. A. releases25. C. indicative26. B. eye27. A. critically28. C. on29. D. bound30. A. invariablyPart IV CLOZE31. ［F］implications32. ［N］single33. ［B］barely34. ［L］online35. ［C］demise36. ［M］rising37. ［I］naturally38. ［G］leaf39. ［H］lost40. ［J］objectPart V READING COMPREHENSIONSECTION A MULTIPLE CHOICEQUESTIONSPASSAGE ONE41. In Para. 4，the phrase “hit the jackpot” means according to the context.答案：C. broke one of the objects42. It can be concluded from Paras. 5 and 6 that .答案：D. people hold entirely different views on the issue43. How did the author feel about the treasure from the Atocha (Para. 7)?答案：A. She was glad that people can have a chance to see the treasure.PASSAGE TWO44. It can be learned from the beginning that Miriam’s attitude tow ards love between her and Paul is .答案：C. pessimistic45. The narration in Para. 3 tells us that Miriam had all the following feelings EXCEPT . 答案：A. delight46. Which of the following statements is CORRECT about the family’s response to Paul’s mockery?答案：B. Every member except Miriam was amused.PASSAGE THREE47. Why does the author give two examples in Para. 2?答案：A. To show that literacy is interpreted in different ways.48. According to the author，the following are some of the defining features of literacy EXCEPT .答案：D. independent49. Which of the following statements about reading and writing is CORRECT?答案：C. Reading often requires more immediate interaction than writing.50. What do the last two paragraphs mainly focus on (Paras. 10 and 11)?答案：B. Effects of illiteracy and associated problems.SECTION B SHORT ANSWERQUESTIONS阐明：简答题答案不唯一，意思对即可。

2024年6月英语四级听力真题（第一套）题目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 only once. After you hear a question,you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A),B), C)and D).Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet1with a single line through the centre.Questions1and2are based on the news report you have just heard.1.A)Because of the smoke and heat damage.B)Due to a fire alarm in their apartments.C)Due to the water used to extinguish the flames.D)Because of the collapse of the three-story building.2.A)Checking town records for the property developer.B)Rescuing the businessmen trapped in the building.C)Helping search for the suspect of the crime.D)Investigating the cause of the incident.Questions3and4are based on the news report you have just heard.3.A)It is linked with older adults'symptoms of depression.B)It is associated with people's mental health conditions.C)It impacts people's health to a lesser degree than sun exposure.D)It plays a less important role in one's health than nutrient intake.4.A)It was indefinite.B)It was systematic.C)It was insignificant.D)It was straightforward.Questions5to7are based on the news report you have just heard.5.A)It has done better than naturally born dogs.B)It has surpassed its mother in performance.C)It has become a star police dog in Beijing.D)It has helped solve several murder cases.6.A)To speed up investigation into criminal cases.B)To test the feasibility of cloning technology.C)To cut down training expenses.D)To reduce their training time.7.A)Cloning is too complicated a process.B)The technology is yet to be accepted.C)Cloning is ethically controversial.D)The technology is too expensive.Section BDirections:In this section,you will hear two long conversations.At the end of each conversation, you will hear four questions.Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question,you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A),B),C)and D).Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet1with a single line through the centre.Questions8to11are based on the conversation you have just heard.8.A)He read it somewhere online.B)He heard about it from a coworker.C)He read an article reviewing it.D)He watched a TV series based on it.9.A)His publications.B)His first book.C)His address.D)His name.10.A)Collect a lot more data.B)Relax a bit less often.C)Clarify many new concepts.D)Read more reference books.11.A)Find out the show's most interesting episodes.B)Watch the series together with the woman.C)Get an e-copy of the book to read.D)Check to see when the show starts.Questions12to15are based on the conversation you have just heard.12.A)To check the prices of his farm produce.B)To ask the way to the Newcastle City Hall.C)To inquire about the vegetarian food festival.D)To seek the man's help with her work on the farm.13.A)Bakers.B)Vendors.C)Vegetarian.D)Organizers.14.A)The issuing of certificates to vendors.B)The completion of the baking task.C)The festival they are organizing.D)The deadline for application.15.A)The closing date of submission.B)The website of his company.C)The details of the ceremony.D)The organizer's address.Section CDirections:In this section,you will hear three passages.At the end of each passage,you will hear three or four questions.Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once.After you hear a question,you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A),B),C)and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet1with a single line through the centre. Questions16to18are based on the passage you have just heard.16.A)Most scenic sites have been closed.B)Access to official campsites is limited.C)Health experts advise going outdoors.D)People have more time during the summer.17.A)It is strongly opposed by nearby residents.B)It leads to much waste of public money.C)It has caused environmental concerns.D)It has created conflicts among campers.18.A)Look for open land in Scotland.B)Leave no trace of their camping.C)Avoid getting close to wilderness.D)Ask for permission from authorities.Questions19to21are based on the passage you have just heard.19.A)They outcompete mythical creatures.B)They usually mind their own business.C)They truly exist in the Amazon region.D)They resemble alarmingly large snakes.20.A)Scar tissue from dolphins fighting.B)Skin infection from water pollution.C)Unhealed wounds from snake bites.D)Swimming along in seasonal floods.21.A)It has been shrinking at an astonishing pace.B)It has been placed under international protection.C)It has been appealing to both freshwater and sea dolphins.D)It has been abandoned as a battleground for male dolphins. Questions22to25are based on the passage you have just heard.22.A)About58%of young adults call parental support the new normal.B)Most adult children enjoy increasing sources of financial support.C)A full70%of the young adults cannot afford to buy a car by themselves.D)Most early adults cannot sustain their lifestyles without parental support.23.A)It renders them dependent.B)It causes them to lose dignity.C)It makes them mentally immature.D)It hinders them from getting ahead.24.A)It challenges one's willpower.B)It results from education.C)It calls for due assistance.D)It defines adulthood.25.A)Current lifestyles.B)Poor budgeting.C)College loans.D)Emergency expenses.听力原文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 only once. After you hear a question,you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A),B), C)and D).Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet1with a single line through the centre.News Report OneSix people had to move away from their home to another place after a fire broke out in a building on Main Street Saturday,officials said.Firefighters responded to the three-story building shortly after1p.m.for a reported structure fire, according to Norwalk Deputy Fire Chief Adam Markowitz.Markowitz said crews encountered heavy smoke coming from the second floor when they arrived.A team of about25firefighters then spent about25minutes extinguishing the flames. Officials described the structure as a mixed-use building that features commercial businesses on the first floor and residential on the second and third floors.Town records list four apartments in the building.(1)Due to smoke and heat damage,the four apartments were declared uninhabitable and the six residents had to move to another place,officials said.No injuries were reported in connection with the fire.(2)The Norwalk Fire Marshal is investigating the cause and origin of the fire.Questions1and2are based on the news report you have just heard.Q1.Why did the six residents have to find another place to stay?答案：A)Q2.What does the news report say the Norwalk Fire Marshal is doing?答案：D)News Report TwoA new study has cast doubt on(3)historic research suggesting that the season or month of someone's birth is associated with an increased risk of certain mental health conditions.The study looks at symptoms of anxiety and depression among more than70,000older adults in Europe.A number of past studies have found the link between season of birth and mental health diagnoses. Researchers have suggested that such links could arise from various things.These include nutrient intake,sun exposure,climate,and disease exposure varying across the course of the year.However,evidence has been mixed.More recent studies have suggested that factors such as social class or economic background have more to do with these diagnoses than month of birth.(4)Overall,the new study found no significant relationship between participants'month of birth and symptoms of depression or anxiety.There was some variability in some countries.In Poland, depressive symptoms fluctuated a little depending on birth month.In the Czech Republic,the same was true of anxiety symptoms.But,on the whole,there was no systematic pattern. Questions3and4are based on the news report you have just heard.Q3.What have a number of past studies found about season of birth?答案：B)Q4.What did the new study find about the relationship between participants'month of birth and symptoms of depression?答案：C)News Report ThreeGenetic researchers in China have made a clone of a star police dog.The clone was born in a laboratory in Beijing in December.Tests show that the clone and her mother are almost identical genetically.The mother dog helped solve multiple murders and many other crimes.(5)The clone has already performed better than traditionally bred dogs on several tests.If the clone continues to perform as well as expected,it could mean a huge reduction in the training time for police dogs,which usually takes about five years.(6)The ultimate goal of scientists is to produce clones of talented police dogs that can be trained in months instead of years.(7)However,this goal is not yet possible due to the current costs of the technology.This is not the first time a clone has been made of a star police dog.In South Korea,six clones began working with the police in2008.Questions5to7are based on the news report you have just heard.Q5.What do the researchers'tests show about the cloned dog?答案：A)Q6.What is the scientists'purpose in cloning police dogs?答案：D)Q7.Why does the news report say the scientists'goal is not yet possible?答案：D)Section BDirections:In this section,you will hear two long conversations.At the end of each conversation, you will hear four questions.Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question,you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A),B), C)and D).Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet1with a single line through the centre.Conversation OneW:(8-1)Tom,did you see the article online about the new TV series based on the book The Three-Body Problem?M:(8-2)A colleague mentioned the book,but I've been so busy writing my thesis that I haven't been able to read for pleasure in months.W:Well,sounds like if you're going to read anything for fun,this is the book.(9)It's written by a Chinese science fiction writer.I can't remember his name,but he's written three books in all,and The Three-Body Problem is the first in the series.I don't want to say too much and spoil it for you. But it's definitely got some amazing technological and sociological concepts in it.M:It does sound like it would suit my taste.But if they are making a TV series based on it now,I don't know if I should read the book or watch the show first.W:I think it's better to read the book first.It's rare for the show or movie to be better than the book.And then,you just end up ruining the book for yourself,if the show isn't very good.M:When is the show supposed to start?(10)I'm a bit overwhelmed with the amount of data.I still need to collect to finish my thesis.But I still need to relax sometimes.W:I can't remember exactly.It's pretty soon,and it's going to be quite long.There are24episodes. (11-1)Well,maybe you could download an electronic copy of the book and try to read it beforethe show starts.M:(11-2)That's a good idea.And then,maybe we can watch the series together.Thanks for the tip,Alice.W:No problem.Questions8to11are based on the conversation you have just heard.Q8.How did the man get to know about the book The Three-Body Problem?答案：B)Q9.What does the woman say she can't remember about the book's author?答案：D)Q10.What does the man have to do to finish his thesis?答案：A)Q11.What will the man most probably do first after the conversation?答案：C) Conversation TwoW:Hello,good afternoon.(12)I have an inquiry to make.It's about the vegetarian food festival you are holding on the19th of August at the Newcastle City Hall.M:Yes,of course.My name's Philip.How can I help you?W:(13)It says on your website that you are still looking for vendors.And I grow organic vegetables on my farm,as well as doing my own home baking.Would I be able to sell both the vegetables and items baked from them at the festival?M:That's exactly the type of thing we're looking for.(14)We're getting close to the deadline, however.Do you prefer to fill out an application on the web,or to print it out and fill it in by hand and then post it back to us?Remember that you will have to have all your certificates to hand when you are filling out the forms,as the standards are high and they will be carefully checked before anyone will be able to sell their produce at the event.W:I should be fine with doing it on your website.And I already have all my certificates,as we run a small farm shop too.But can you give me your details anyway?M:Sure.Please address it to the Organic Organization,Vendor Applications,112Queens Road, Newcastle,Northumbria.The postcode is NU293LJ.(15)Remember that the closing date is next Tuesday,the28th of June.W:That's absolutely wonderful.Thank you so much for your help.Goodbye.Questions12to15are based on the conversation you have just heard.Q12.Why does the woman call the man?答案：C)Q13.What is the man still looking for?答案：B)Q14.What does the man say they are getting close to?答案：D)Q15.What does the man finally ask the woman to remember?答案：A)Section CDirections:In this section,you will hear three passages.At the end of each passage,you will hear three or four questions.Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once.After you hear a question,you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A),B),C)and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet1with a single line through the centre. Passage OneSupporters call it“wild camping”;opponents call it“illegal camping”.What both sides accept is that there has been a boom in the past few months,with increasing numbers of visitors pitching their tents on any bit of land they fancy in the UK.(16)In part,this reflects the fact that official campsites have been wholly or partially closed,or are overflowing in a summer when fewerpeople are going abroad.It is also cheap,at a time when many are worried about what the economic future holds.But it may also be an expression of a desire for going outdoors—a response to the months of lockdown.Most of the coverage of the boom in wild camping has been negative.(17)Camping in public parks has now been banned for August and the early part of September because campers dump litter,human waste,and even their tents on the grassland.Similar action has been taken even in Scotland,where camping is usually permitted on most of its open land.Clearly,there have to be rules.It would make sense that wild campers need to ask for permission to camp from landowners(especially outside Scotland where the law is far more restrictive).(18) It would be common sense for people to use small tents and leave no trace of their visit.They've been attracted by a patch of land that is close to wilderness,and it is their responsibility to keep it that way.Questions16to18are based on the passage you have just heard.Q16.Why has wild camping become popular in the UK?答案：B)Q17.Why is camping banned for part of the summer in public parks?答案：C)Q18.What does the speaker suggest campers do?答案：B)Passage TwoImagine boating down the Amazon River,minding your own business—calmly keeping an eye out for alarmingly large snakes—and a curious,pink dolphin appears to swim alongside.(19)While this may seem like a mythical creature,pink dolphins do exist in the Amazon region.The Amazon river dolphin is a giant among its species.It can measure up to two meters long and weigh around204kilograms.Size isn't the only thing that sets the Amazon river dolphin apart.Thriving in South American rivers and temporary lakes caused by seasonal flooding,this freshwater dolphin is sometimes shockingly pink.Although born gray,males of the species are easily identified as they enter adulthood by a decisive pink shade.(20)Their unusual coloring is believed to be the result of scar tissue from dolphin fights,whether play-fighting or a serious bid for a mate.The deeper the pink,the more attractive the males are believed to be—and the older the male,the more pink he will have.There's also a theory that this color helps the dolphins more readily blend in with their surroundings.During heavy rains,rivers along the Amazon rainforest turn a pink shade,and with their pink coloring,male dolphins are harder to detect.(21)The Amazon wetland system,fed by the Amazon River,is a crucial place for pink dolphins to breed,and since2018has been granted internationally protected status.Questions19to21are based on the passage you have just heard.Q19.What does the passage say about pink dolphins?答案：C)Q20.What is the unusual coloring of pink dolphins believed to originate in?答案：A)Q21.What has become of the Amazon wetland system since2018?答案：B)Passage Three(22)In a new Merrill Lynch Age Wave survey,a full70%of the early adults said they've received financial support from their parents in the past year and58%said they couldn't afford their currentlifestyles without it.The most common types of financial support include cellphone plans,food, school costs,and car expenses.Parental financial support of early adults,said Ken Dychtwald, CEO of Age Wave,is“the new normal”.(23)But64%of the young adults surveyed said parents'financial support to children aged25to 34is“a bad thing”,because it makes those kids dependent.By contrast,only29%thought supporting men and women aged18to24is bad;the remaining71%thought that assistance “helps the adult children get ahead”.Dychtwald believes the young women and men surveyed were saying that by25,young adults ought to be financially independent.(24)In fact,the respondents said,financial independence defines adulthood.“Financial independence is something they were struggling with and challenged by.And it scared them a bit,”Dychtwald said.(25)One big reason they're struggling is attributed to college loans,of which the average amounts to$37,000.Many of the parents have taken on college loans for the kids,too,sometimes at the expense of their own finances.In the survey,60%of early adults define financial success as being debt-free. Whether that's likely,or even possible,anytime soon is anyone's guess.Questions22to25are based on the passage you have just heard.Q22.What do we learn from a new survey by Merrill Lynch Age Wave?答案：D)Q23.Why did most young adults in the survey say financial support to children aged25to34is a bad thing?答案：A)Q24.What did the respondents in the survey say regarding financial independence?答案：D)Q25.What is one big reason young adults are struggling?答案：C)答案速查Section A1.A)Because of the smoke and heat damage.2.D)Investigating the cause of the incident.3.B)It is associated with people's mental health conditions.4.C)It was insignificant.5.A)It has done better than naturally born dogs.6.D)To reduce their training time.7.D)The technology is too expensive.Section B8.B)He heard about it from a coworker.9.D)His name.10.A)Collect a lot more data.11.C)Get an e-copy of the book to read.12.C)To inquire about the vegetarian food festival.13.B)Vendors.14.D)The deadline for application.15.A)The closing date of submission.Section C16.B)Access to official campsites is limited.17.C)It has caused environmental concerns.18.B)Leave no trace of their camping.19.C)They truly exist in the Amazon region.20.A)Scar tissue from dolphins fighting.21.B)It has been placed under international protection.22.D)Most early adults cannot sustain their lifestyles without parental support.23.A)It renders them dependent.24.D)It defines adulthood.25.C)College loans.。

2000Section A STATEMENTIn this section you will hear nine statements. At the end of the statement you w ill be given 10 seconds to answer each of the following nine questions.1. What is said about Harry¡¯s brother?A. He is happy with his job.B. He is a very ambitious man.C. He is too ambitious to be an engine driver.D. He doesn¡¯t like to be an engine driver.2. What do you learn about Ms. Ellis?A. She has been waiting.B. She is examining her patient.C. She is seeing her doctor.D. She wouldn¡¯t mind waiting.3. Joan is probably a___.A. nurseB. doctorC. lawyerD. saleswoman4. The speaker sees Mary wear ___ different silk scarves in a week.A. 2B.5C.7D. 65. Where will the passengers change trains to go to Gilford?A. East Croydon.B. Victoria.C. Southeast.D. Red Hill.6. What is the speaker probably doing?A. Interviewing a clerk.B. Writing a job ad.C. Dismissing a clerk.D. Making inquires7. What does the speaker mean?A. Emily is neither honest nor trustworthy.B. Emily used to be honest only.C. Emily used to be trustworthy only.D. Emily is more than honest and trustworthy.8. When does the next train leave?A. 6:56.B. 7:00.C.7:28.D.8:38.9. What was wrong with Malcolm?A. He had trouble working hard.B. He didn¡¯t know where to go.C. He never went anywhere.D. He worked hard but never succeeded.SECTION B CONVERSATIONIn this section, you will hear eight short conversations between two speakers. A t the end of each conversation you will be given 10 seconds to answer each of the following eight questions.10. What¡¯s the probable relationship between the two speakers?A. Teacher and student.B. Doctor and patient.C. Lawyer and client.D. Boss and secretary.11. What is the weather usually like in November?A. Hotter than the present weather.B. More humid than the present weather.C. Drier than the present weather.D. Cooler than the present weather.12. What conclusion can we draw from this conversation?A. Public buses are fast and cheap.B. Parking is becoming a big problem.C. Subway trains are even safer than taxis.D. Taxis are more convenient than buses.13. What are the two speakers talking about?A. Fixing the woman¡¯s computer.B. Ordering some new parts by Friday.C. Getting the new parts ready by Friday.D. Sending the woman¡¯s computer for repair.14. What can we learn from the conversation?A. Neither of them has a favourable opinion of the service.B. The woman is having a terrible time serving in the restaurant.C. Both agree it¡¯s time for the restaurant to fire some staff.D. The man thinks the restaurant is all right, but the woman doesn¡¯t.15. Who will pay for the call?A. The man.B. The operator.C. The man¡¯s sister.D. The man and his sister.16. What does the man think of the woman¡¯s choice of clothing?A. He thinks her choice is good.B. He thinks her choice is terrible.C. He doesn¡¯t like the colour.D. He doesn¡¯t like the style.17. What happened to Mr. Runt¡¯s project?A. It was fairly successful.B. It was hard and futile.C. It failed for lack of fund.D. It stopped for lack of land.SECTION C NEWS BROADCASTQuestion 18 is based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 1O seconds to answer the question.Now listen to the news.18. According to the news, NATO and Russia___.A. have finalized a charter on their new relationshipB. still have differences in military and political issuesC. will hold a fifth round of talks in LuxembourgD. made no progress in this round of talksQuestions 19 and 20 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 20 seconds to answer the two questions.Now listen to the news.19. ___ people were killed during the air crash.A. 61B. 51C. 41D. 1020. According to the news, the plane crashed___.A. shortly before it landedB. minutes after it took offC. after it cleared the mountainsD. at the foot of the mountainsQuestions 21 and 22 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 20 seconds to answer the two questions.Now listen to the news.21. Which of the following is NOT listed as a terrorist group by the US?A. The pro-Iranian Hezbollah.B. The Palestinian group Hamas.C. The Irish Republican Army.D. The Basque separatist group ETA.22. The affected groups will be prevented from___.A. entering the United States legallyB. freezing US financial assets abroadC. receiving support from other countriesD. giving weapons to other terrorist groupsQuestion 23 is based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 1O seconds to answer the question.Now listen to the news.23. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu___.A. has been prosecuted by the Justice MinistryB. may be prosecuted by the Justice MinistryC. has been prosecuted by the policeD. will be prosecuted on MondayQuestions 24 and 25 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 20 seconds to answer the two questions.Now listen to the news.24. The winners of the reported elections are___.A. the left-wing ConservativesB. the left-wing SocialistsC. the centre-right ConservativesD. the centre-right Socialists25. If the left secures the parliamentary majority,___.A. Chirac will share his presidential power with JospinB. Jospin will share his prime ministerial power with ChiracC. Jospin will become prime minister, and Chirac will remainD. Jospin will become prime minister, and Chirac will resign2000ÄêרҵËļ¶ÌýÁ¦ÊÔÌâÌýÁ¦Ô-ÎÄ£ºPART ¢ò DICTATIONWhat We Know About LanguageMany things about language are a mystery and will remain so. However, we now do know something about it. First, we know that all human beings have a language of some sort. No human race anywhere on earth is so backward that it has no language of its own at all. Second, there is no such thing as a primitive language. There are many people whose cultures are undeveloped but the languages they speak are by no means primitive. In all the languages existing in the world today, there are complexities that must have been developed for years. Third, we knowthat all languages are perfectly adequate. Each is a perfect means of expressing its culture. And finally, we know that language changes over time, which is natural and normal if a language is to survive. The language which remains unchanged is nothing but dead.PART ¢ó LISTENING COMPREHENSIONSECTION A STATEMENT1. Harry¡¯s brother would not remain an engine driver if he were ambitious.2. Would you mind waiting a few minutes? Ms Ellis is being examined by her physician at this moment.3. Joan is in hospital. I¡¯d like to send her a handbag she can use later in the law office, where she is employed.4. Mary and I work in the same office. We are on five days and off two days in a week. Every time I see her, she is wearing a different silk scarf.5. We¡¯ll come aboard Southeast Service to Red Hill, East Corydon and Victoria, with changes in Red Hill for Gilford.6. What we need here is a clerk who is careful and CONSIDERATE. Let¡¯s write that in the ad: carefulness and consideration are a must.7. I used to think Emily was honest and trust-worthy, but now I know better.8. The first train to Green Hill leaves at 6:28. There is a train every hour on the hour and every 28 minutes PAST the hour.9. The trouble is no matter how hard he tried, Malcolm didn¡¯t seem to get anywhere.SECTION B CONVERSATION10. M£ºWhat do you think? Am I OK?W: Well, there is some information that seems to me ... I want to have a thorough checkup and do some tests.11. M: It¡¯s hot! I wish it would rain and cool off!W: This isn¡¯t usual for November. I don¡¯t remember it ever being so hot and dry in November before.12. M: Many people prefer taking public buses or the subway or even taxis because parking is getting to be a real headache in some parts of the city.W: That doesn¡¯t surprise me.13. M: Hello, Good morning, I¡¯m calling to check on the status of mycomputer.W: Well, the new parts have just been coming in, so it should be ready by Friday.14. M£º My goodness, the service in this restaurant is really terrible,a lot worse than before.W: Right. It¡¯s high time they got rid of half the staff here if you ask me.15. M: Operator, I booked a long-distance collect call for my sister in Switzerland 25 minutes ago, but I haven¡¯t got a reply yet.W: Sorry£¬ I ring it for you right now.16. W: I¡¯ll wear this blue jacket. I like the color on me, don¡¯t you think?M: I think it looks terrific on you, really.17. M: How did Mr. Hunt¡¯s project turn out? I heard he had trouble with the financing, but then he could get the loan he wanted.W: It¡¯s true. He did have difficulties at first. But all in all, the project couldn¡¯t have turned out better.SECTION C NEWS BROADCASTNews Item One (18)NATO and Russia are reporting some progress in efforts to finalize a charter governing their post-cold-war relationship. But they stressed more work must be done to settle their differences in military and political issues. A fifth round of talks between the Russian foreign minister and NATO Secretary General ended Tuesday in Luxembourg.News Item Two (19-20)A Boeing 727 aircraft with 51 passengers and 10 crew on board has crashed into a mountain side just outside the Columbia capital, Bogota. Police and rescue workers said everyone was killed when the plane exploded scattering wreckage over a wide area. The crash happened shortly after take-off when the plane was unable to gain enough height to clear the mountains. The aircraft belonged to Ecuadorian Airline, but it had been chartered by Air-France for the route from Bogota to Ecuadorian Capital, Quito.News Item Three (21-22)The US has designated thirty international groups as terrorist organizations, barring them from receiving money, weapons or other support from US citizens. The new terrorist list includes a Palestinian group Hamas, the Pro-Iranian Hezbollah, Cambodian¡¯s Khmer Rouge, the Basque separatist group ETA, Sri Lanka¡¯s Tamitigers, and Peru-based Shining Path and Tupac Amaru Revolutionary Movement. The list does not include the Irish Republican Army or the Palestinian Liberation Organization. US Secretary of State Maddine Albright says the affected groups will have their US visas revoked and US financial assets frozen.News Item Four (23)Israeli prosecutors are reviewing charges against Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, after Israeli police called off his indictment. Justice Ministry officials say they hope a decision on whether to bring charges against the Israeli leader will be announced Sunday. The case stems from the appointment of Runny Barong as Israeli attorney general. Critics charged the appointment was part of a conspiracy to end the trial of Netanyahu¡¯s political ally.News Item Five (24-25)The combined left-wing opposition in France has defeated President Jaque Chirac¡¯s ruling conservative coalition in the first round of the country¡¯s parliamentary elections. Projections by French TV give the Socialist-led opposition 40% of the vote and Mr. Chirac¡¯s center-right coalition 37%. If the left secures the majority of seats in parliament, Socialist leader Leono Jospin would likely became prime minister in the power-sharing arrangement with President Chirac.2000ÄêרҵËļ¶ÌýÁ¦ÊÔÌâ²Î¿¼´ð°¸£º1-5 ACCBD6-10 BABDB11-15 DBAAC16-20 AABAB21-25 CABBC2001SECTION A STATEMENTIn this section you will hear nine statements. At the end of each statement you will be given 10 seconds to answer the question.1. The speaker likes teaching because of ___.A. its interesting natureB. the good salariesC. contact with the youngD. more summer holidays2. What does the speaker mean?A. Bad living conditions are due to the poor city.B. Bad planning is responsible for poor living conditions.C. Living conditions are bad because the city is too big.D. Small cities have better living conditions than large ones.3. What does the statement mean?A. Many people are concerned about their security.B. Social security bears no relation to population.C. Most social security problems are caused by a few people.D. Too many people may result in social security problems.4. Passengers must check in to board Flight 998 by ___.A. 10:30 a.mB. 10:00 a.mC. 11:30 a.mD. 11:00 a.m5. The speaker is probably a(n) ___.A. insurance agentB. firemanC. salesmanD. policeman6. The speaker thinks that___.A. Ian achieved a lot as an athleteB. Ian¡¯s blind eye prevented him from athleticC. Ian¡¯s success depended on his childhood experienceD. Ian trained so hard in athletics as to lose one eye7. Mrs. Clark is worried about her___.A. husband¡¯s healthB. husband¡¯s workC. husband¡¯s illnessD. own health8. The relationship between Susan and Jenny is ___.A. neutralB. friendlyC. unclear D strained9. What do we learn about Jack?A. He is well-known for hard work.B. He is pretty busy working.C. He has overworked and hurt his sight.D. He doesn¡¯t like to have dinner with us.SECTION B CONVERSATIONIn this section, you will hear nine short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation you will be given 10 seconds to answer the question.10. What are they mainly talking about?A. Graduation date.B. Vacation plans.C. School courses.D. Job hunting.11. The conversation probably takes place in___.A. a libraryB. a bookstoreC. the classroomD. a department store12. The relationship between the two speakers is probably___.A. man and wifeB. lawyer and clientC. customer and waitressD. colleagues13. We can infer from the conversation that the man is a(n) ___.A. plumberB. construction workerC. office boyD. porter14. What will the man probably do next?A. Turn off the tape recorder.B. Turn up the tape recorder.C. Call the doctor.D. Continue to play.15. How does Lisa feel about her work?A. Satisfied.B. Frustrated.C. Annoyed.D. Confident.16. The woman is going to the___.A. libraryB. theatreC. research instituteD. laboratory17. Jackson changed his job because he ___.A. hurt himself during his workB. was not satisfied with his planC .wanted to work harderD. found the job too hard18. What does the woman say about the film?A. It is hard to pronounce the name.B. It is not going to be well received.C. She has temporarily forgotten its name.D. She has never heard of the name.SECTION C NEWS BROADCASTQuestions 19 and 20 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 20 seconds to answer the question. Now listen to the news.19. Nigeria returned to the Commonwealth after ___.A. she had sentenced minority rights activists to deathB. the military had resumed control of the countryC. power had been handed over to an elected presidentD. she had negotiated with Commonwealth leaders20. The Commonwealth consists of ___countries which were former British colonies.A. 54B. 29C. 9D. 95Questions 21 and 22 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 20 seconds to answer the question. Now listen to the news.21. The space shuttle Discovery completed a ___mission upon to the Kennedy Space Centre.A. 11-dayB. 94-dayC. 10-dayD. 49-day22. When the spacecraft was going to land, ___.A. it produced a lot of noiseB. there were scattered showerC. people could see it high in the skyD. people could neither see nor hear itQuestions 23 and 24 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 20 second to answer the question.Now listen to the news.23. How many people died during the collision?A Two.B Eighteen. C. Three. D. Five.24. Three Albanians were arrested for___.A. attacking the patrol boaB. smuggling in refugeesC. causing the accidentD. injuring refugeesQuestion 25 is based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the question.Now listen to the news.25. The news item is mainly about___.A. efforts to salvage Sun VistaB. negotiation with the ship¡¯s ownerC. threats Sun Vista poses to passing shipD. a newspaper¡¯s comment on Sun Vista2001ÄêÓ¢ÓïרҵËļ¶ÌýÁ¦Ô-ÎÄÎı¾£ºSECTION A STATEMENT1. I have to teach the same course books several times in the summer holiday camp, which is sometimes boring and not well-paid, but by and large I¡¯m quite delighted at being with young people.2. The poor living conditions in such a large city have resulted from the unplanned real estate development, which is rarely seen in small cities.3. At a recent seminar, many participants were worried about the fact that overpopulation may give rise to many social security problems.4. May I have your attention, please? Flight 998 is leaving at 11:30a.m. Please check in half an hour prior to the departure.5. Having gone through your claims for fire damage, I don¡¯t think the policy you have provided protection against loss by fire.6. Ian lost one eye in a childhood accident, but he nonetheless hada very successful athletic career.7. Mr. and Mrs. Clark used to smoke. But now Mrs. Clark has stopped and she is afraid her husband will fall ill if he doesn¡¯t get rid of his bad habit of smoking both at home and at work.8. I heard from Mary that last semester, Susan found it difficult to stay on good terms with her roommate Jenny.9. Jack says that he is up to his eyes at work at present and really cannot afford the time to have dinner with us.SECTION B CONVERSATION10. W: I want to find a part-time job during the summer vacation and earn some money. How about youM: I¡¯m going to take a few summer courses so that I can graduate early next year.11. W: Excuse me, I want some dictionaries. Where can I find themM: The regular-priced ones are here and on that table in the corner of the room we have some on discount.W: Thank you.12. W: I wonder where I can take my girlfriend for dinner after work tonight.M: Have you been to the Chinese Restaurant near the school13. M: Hello, the pipe in my bedroom is leaking. Can you come and get it repaired right awayW: Well, it depends on how soon I can finish the drains at the office building.14. W: Do you think you can play the music tape another time, dear? I¡¯ve got a slight headache.M: Of course. Sorry. I didn¡¯t realize you could hear it. You want me to call the doctorW: No, thanks. I¡¯ll be OK in a minute.15. M: Lisa, how are you getting along with our term paperW: I¡¯ve been writing and rewriting it. I simply don¡¯t know if I will ever get it finished.16. W: I must go to the library, the one near the laboratory, becauseI have to finish my research project by tomorrow. But if I could, I prefer to go with you to the theatre.M: I wish you could come along.17. M: Why did Jack suddenly decide to quit his jobW: He said he wouldn¡¯t break his back working for such low pay.M: I see.18. M: Are you sure you can remember the name of the film you saw last weekW: It¡¯s just on the tip of my tongue.SECTION C NEWS BROADCASTNews Item One (19-20)Commonwealth leaders agreed to lift Nigeria¡¯s 3-5 years¡¯ suspension on May 29, the day the military government hands over power to the elected president, the organization secretary general announced yesterday.Nigeria was suspended from the 54 nation group of mainly former British colonies in 1995 after it executed 9 minority rights activists including writer Ken Thawrawiwa. But now that the country has embarked on the return to democracy, Commonwealth heads of government have agreed to end this estrangement. Secretary general chief Ormiga Anyaco said in a statement: ¡°I¡¯m delighted an unfortunate episode in Nigeria Commonwealth relations will now come to an end and Nigeria is resuming its rightful place in the Commonwealth.News Item Two (21-22)The Space Shuttle Discovery made a real night landing at the Kennedy Space Center early on Thursday. The night landing, the 11th in the centre¡¯s 94 shuttle missions, ended a 10-day mission to outfit the orbiting international space station. Although the space craft created a solid boom that can be heard along much of Florida¡¯s eastern seaboard, witnesses on the ground could not see the orbiter until it was directly over the one-way lights. Scattered showers off the Florida coast had threatened to postpone the shuttle¡¯s return. But broadcasters gave a green light when they decided no rain will fall within 48 kilometres of the space centre.News Item Three (23-24)Five people died, two were missing and at least 18 were injured on Wednesday when an Italian petrol vessel collided with a dinghy filled with refugees crossing the Adriatic sea from Albania, authorities said. The victims were believed to be Albanians from either Albania or Kosovo, said authorities from Italy¡¯s Tax Police Division, which, along with the coast guard, patrols the nation¡¯s coast. The cause of the collision was not immediately known. Three Albanians, believed be smuggling the refugees were arrested a few hours after the accident.News Item Four (25)Malaysian authorities are discussing possible salvage efforts with Sun Cruisers, the Singapore owner of a large liner, that sunk off Malaysialast week, a news report said yesterday. Sun cruisers had received some advice from Malaysia on the matter. The Business Times newspaper quoted the company¡¯s spokeswoman Judy Shoo Asian. Judy and other Sun Cruiser¡¯s officials could not immediately be reached for further comment as they were away in Indonesia. The Sun Vista went down in international waters. The nearby Malaysia may have the right to order the wreck¡¯s removal, the newspaper said. Salvage experts said the wreck of the Sun Vista, which sank in 65 metres of water, poses no threat to ships passing over it. But Malaysia may still want it removed.2001ÄêÓ¢ÓïרҵËļ¶ÌýÁ¦ÊÔÌâ²Î¿¼´ð°¸£ºPART ¢ò DICTATIONCharacteristics of a Good ReaderTo improve your reading habits, you must understand the characteristics of a good reader. First, the good reader usually reads rapidly. Of course, he does not read every piece of material at the same rate. But whether he is reading a newspaper or a chapter in a physics text, his reading rate is relatively fast. He has learned to read for ideas rather than words one at a time. Next, the good reader can recognize and understand general ideas and specific details. Thus he is able to comprehend the material with a minimum of effort and a maximum of interest. Finally, the good reader has in his command several special skills, which he can apply to reading problems as they occur. For the college student, the most helpful of these skills include making use of the various aids to understanding that most text books provide and skim-reading for a general survey.1-5 CBDDA6-10 AADBB11-15 BDAAB16-20 ABCCA21-25 CADBB2002SECTION A STATEMENTIn this section you will hear eight statements .At the end of each statement you will be given 10 seconds to answer the question.1. The speaker is most probably a(n) ___.A. architectB. construction workerC. tourist guideD. housing agent2. What does the statement mean?A. Travel is much faster and convenient now than before.B. People are now travelling much more than in old days.C. Traveling to far-away places has become very common.D. It used to take two more weeks to travel by coach than now3. The speaker feels sorry because___.A. he can¡¯t attend tomorrow¡¯s dinner.B. his wife can¡¯t attend tomorrow¡¯s dinner.C. the couple can¡¯t attend tomorrow¡¯s dinner.D. the couple would be unable to cook the dinner.4. Where is the speaker?A. In the zoo.B. In the classroom.C. In the library.D. At a meeting.5. What does the statement mean?A. One¡¯s success is largely dependent on intelligence.B. Low motivation may lead to poor performance.C. Motivated people are more likely to succeed.D. Both motivation and intelligence are important.6. What does the speaker suggest?A. We should read word by word to get his meaning.B. We should read line by line to get his meaning.C. We should try to find the hidden meaning.D. We should try to find the lines and read them aloud.7. How much does the overcoat cost at the regular price?A. 120.B.15.C.60.D.45.8. What does the speaker mean?A. The sports meet has been cancelled.B. The sports meet has been held despite the rain.C. The time has been set for the sports meet.D. When the sports meet will be held is yet to be known.SECTION B CONVERSATIONIn this section, you will hear nine short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation you will be given 10 seconds to answer the question.9£® What are the speakers probably going to do?A. To persuade Mary to spend more time on her lessonsB. To help Mary to prepare for the upcoming concert.C. To talk with Mary about going to the concert.D. To ask Mary to stop worrying about the exam10. What can we learn about the man?A. He firmly believes in UFOs.B. He is doubtful about UFOs.C. He is sure many people have seen UFOs.D. He thinks many people have lied about UFOs.11. Which of the following has the man never been interested in?A. Electronic music.B. Civil engineering.C. Electronics.D. Electronic engineering.12. What does the man mean?A. The milk is safe to drink.。

2015年专四真题2015英语专四听力原文英语专四听写Male and Female Roles in Marriage男性和女性在婚姻中的角色In the traditional marriage, the man worked to earn money for the family.在传统婚姻中，男性负责工作养家。

The woman stayed at home to care for the children nand her husband.女性则留在家里照顾孩子和丈夫。

In recent years, many couples continue to have a traditional relationship of this kind.近些年，许多夫妻继续这种传统的夫妻关系。

Some people are happy with it, but others think differently.一些人对这种关系感到满意，但是也有人有不同的看法。

There are two major differences in male and female roles now.现在男性和女性的角色有两大主要差异。

One is that both men and women have many more choices.其一，男性和女性都有更多的选择。

They may choose to marry or stay single.他们可以选择结婚，也可以选择保持单身。

They may choose to work or to stay at home.另外，他们可以选择工作，也可以选择留在家里。

2015英语专四听力对话原文（1）M: Hello Jennifer.男：你好，詹尼弗W: Hello Callum.女：你好，卡勒姆M: Do you like to travel?男：喜欢旅行吗?W: Oh yes，I love going to new and interestingplaces.女：喜欢，我喜欢去新奇的地方。

英语专业四级考试听力2002DACBCCBDCDACADC CADABABDDC2008ADADBDBBCADAC B ADACCACBDBACCBBD2003DCCBC BBCAD2009BCACA DBCAD AACAA B ADBD CADBD ACCDACDCAB BCAB D ABCAB2004DBCB B CADAB2010DDAC A BDCCD BCDDC DDBCC DB ADD BCBDAADDBC CB ADC ABACA2005CAB AD B ACB A2011CDB AC DACDB CBDBD BDB AB CADCB DACB ADBBDA CBDCA BB ACB DACDB2006CABDB DCDB A2012CBDDA CBBDA DADBD ACBAC CADBD CADADDBDBA CACBD DACDA B ACDB2007BDACA DBC AC2013ABCAD ACCAD AAB AC BCBDA DCADB DDDABBDCAC AB ACB DB ADB CCBCA2002年英语专业四级考试News Item One (18-19)Britain has announced that it has decided to cancel about 200 million pounds5 worth of the debts owed to it by poorer Commonwealth countries. The international development secretary says the relief is being offered to countries committed to eliminating poverty and pursuing good government. This would include taking action against corruption. At the same time Common Market finance ministers are meeting in Muricius. Britain is expected to put forward a fresh initiative on redressing debts of the poorest countries・ The chancellor of Czech has indicated the plan to revive the scheme put forward last year by the International Monetary Fund which has not yet provided any relief.News Item Two (20-21)An underground train derailed at the station in central Paris yesterday, injuring people and just missing another underground train standing on the opposite track・ French emergency services say the trains were traveling at 35 kilometres per hour when it derailed at the entrance of the station. No one was killed and no one was trapped in the train during the accident. Ambulances rushed to the scene and doctors began treating casualties in the station and a nearby cafe・ Some people have broken limbs and others have suffered bruising・ None was in a critical condition. As yet it was not known why the train came off the tracks・News Item Three (22-23)In Argentina, civil servants held a 24-hour strike yesterday to protest pay cuts of 12-15% for anyone earning more than 1,000 US dollars a month. Public service unions and local teamsters plan to hold the protest rally in front of the government house. The work stoppage comes at the last Friday's general strike when many of Argentina's 12 million workers stayed home after the nation's powerful General Worker Confederation, the nation，s largest union group, called a one-day strike to protest spending cuts and free market reforms.News Item Four (24-25)Germany was due to strike a deal yesterday to close down its 19 nuclear power plants, making it the first major industrial nation to commit to withdrawing from nuclear energy. Talks between Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder's government and chiefs of German energy industry were to begin at 8:30 p.m.. Closure of German 19 reactors, which provided around a third of the country J s electricity needs, was a key pledge of the Greens, the junior partner in Schroder s coalition government.2003年英语专业四级考试Questions 18 and 19 are based on the following news.The U.N resolution calls for greater international intelligence and law enforcement cooperation. And it requires states to change their banking laws in order to police the global network of terrorisms financiers・It makes providing funds for terror activities a criminal offence and would freeze bank accounts of those who sponsor terroris m.Questions 20 and 21 are based on the following news.A police spokesman said the devices were made safe by explosive experts in the Ardorn district, where a woman was shot at the leg and 13 police officers were injured during a second successive night of violence・ Northern Ireland^ police chief had earlier called on community leaders to work together to end the violence. The violence has erupted sporadically throughout a summer of Sectarian tension in northern Belfast.Question 22 is based on the following news.Airlines are being hit with huge increases to ensure their planes after the teixorist attacks in the United States. Goshork Insurance Holdings, which ensures aircraft around the world, said rates had soared as much as 1() fold since the September 11lh terror attacks. Airlines around the world have cut services and dismissed staff as their business has plunged in the wake of the crisis. They are also struggling with increased security costs.Questions 23 and 24 are based on the following news.A Pakistani lawyer said the resumption of the trial of eight foreign aid workers accused of preaching Christianity in Afghanistan has been put off until Sunday. He had met earlier Saturday with the aid workers, 2 Americans, 2 Australians, and 4 Germans・They insist they were in Afghanistan to help the poor, not to convert them. The penalty for these captured aid workers could range from expulsion to a jail term and death sentence・Question 25 is based on the following news.On the 20th anniversary of the first official report on AIDS, the head of the United Nations AIDS program warns that the deadly disease may only be at its early stages in many parts of the world. Dr. Piu said the disease has already reached staggering proportions since first being identified in 1981・ 58 million people worldwide have contractedthe HIV virus, which causes AIDS, while 22 million have died from related illnesses・ The UN estimates the world's HIV positive population at 36 million, including 25 million in sub-Saharan Africa. International officials warn the disease will have disastrous political, social, and economic consequences in many developing countries.2004年英语专业四级考试News Item One (18-19)A court in Zimbabwe is due to deliver its verdict today in a trial of a journalist who works for the British newspaper The Guardian・The trial is seen as a test case for the country^ strict new media laws. Andrew Meldrum, an American who has lived in Zimbabwe for over twenty years is accused of publishing an untrue story and faces up to two years in prison if found guilty. A dozen other journalists have also been charged with offenses relating to the new laws. In court Mr. Meldrum^s defense argued that his story was published in Britain. It was beyond the jurisdiction of Zimbabwean laws.News Item Two (20-21)Kuala Lumpur-■一Afghanistan will play soccer at the Asian games・ Mongolians withdrawal has given the war-tom nation a confidence boost. The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) announced in a statement yesterday that Afghanistan would play in the under-twenty-three tournament at the games in Bussan. Afghanistan's first match will be against Iran on September 28. The group's other teams arc Qatar and Lcbanon. Afghanistan was a founding member of the confederation in the 1950s, before entering long periods of war and factional fighting. The country's chaos was largely ended after US-led forces overthrew the Taliban regime last year in response to the September 11th terrorist attacks in the United States. During the Soccer World Cup in June, the President of Afghanistan's Football Association (AFA)，Abdul Aleem Kohistani said he hoped his country would be able to take part in the Asian games・News Item Three (22-23)The expected life span of Beijing residents has gone up to 75.5 years old, compared with 74.4 years old, a decade earlier. While the death rate of middle-aged residents increased dramatically, according to recent official report・The report made public by the Beijing Disease Control and Prevention Center said the past mortality of people aged between 35 to 54 years old had gone up 58.5% during the past ten years, from 158 people per 100,000 in 1991 to 251 people per 100,000 last year. Infant and maternal mortality rates went down 132% and 147% respectively. Health experts said chronic non-infectious diseases were the main causes of death covering 60% of the total number of deaths・ The male mortality is higher than that of females and the death rate among rural residents is higher than that of the urban ones・News Item Four (24-25)Islamabad™Pakistani President, Purvez Musherof said yesterday there was no danger of the country going to war with neighboring India but the Pakistani forces would be ready to repel any aggression. “There is no danger of war/9 Musherof told reporters in the Pakistani capital, Islamabad. "Wc should have confidence in ourselves. We are not sitting idle. We are prepared for everything. There should not be any misunderstanding;' Tensions were raised this week as the two accused each other of links to killings in the two countries. India says it suspects the two gunmen who killed 28 at an Indian temple on Tuesday have links to Pakistan-based Islamic militant groups・ Pakistan denied any involvement in the temple massacre and police in Karachi said there were indications of India intelligence agents behind the murder of seven Christian charity workers in the city, but India rejected the charges yesterday・2005年英语专业四级考试News Item OneThe bodies of dozens of African emigrants discovered off the Italian coast last week, might have been thrown over board, and Italian official said on Monday. A coast guard spokesman said 15 illegal emigrants all believed tocome from Somalia survived being thrown into the Meditenanean Sea. But one of the survivors, a woman, was in a serious condition. They told the coast guard, that their boat had left Libya 20 days before with around 100 emigrants aboard. They said, most had died during the trip. Last Friday, several Africans, including 3 children, dried before their boat could reach the island. A further 25 people survived・News Item TwoChina had said it set on putting 3 people into space for a week, the China news service said on Thursday. The news agency reported that an official was saying that the preparation is under way for the next Shenzhou launch・The Shenzhou VI is expected to blast off within the nest two years. Shenzhou V carried Chinese astronaut aloft. He circled the earth 14 times during his 21-hour-trip, October 15 to 16, 2003, making China the 3,d country to put a man into space・News Item ThreeGigantic waves of flame that covered entire neighborhoods and filled the skies in southern California with ash have killed at least 13 people・ At least 6 wild fires were still burning on Monday morning all the way from the Mexican border to the suburbs of Los Angeles. They were reported to have destroyed 800 homes and consumed about 120,000 hectors of land. Authorities said they were seeking two men in connection with the fires which they believe were started deliberately.News Item FourThere has been modest growth in tourism worldwide despite two years of terrorism, war, and disease. And China is the engine driving it, according to the World Tourism Organization. International tourist numbers had a record of 702 million last year, arriving 2.7 percent over 2001, the year of Sep・ 11 attacks・ France remains the most popular destination receiving more than 77 million visitors followed by Spain, the United States, and Italy. China, however, marked 11 percent growth over that period, attracting 36.8 million international visitors・ It ranks fifth among the leading tourism nations. By 2020, it will be top with predictions of 13() million visitors per year. Chinese themselves are also becoming a major force of travelers・ According to Xinhua reports over 16.6 million Chinese traveled abroad last year, up 37 percent from the previous year. Their numbers are expected to grow to 30 million by the end of the decade, and 100 million in 2020.News Item FiveAround 44 men military officers in Argentina have been arrested for possible extradition to Spain on human rights charges・ The arrest came as the Argentine government struck down the decree prohibiting such extradition, saying all Argentines should be equal before the law. Those detainees include former navy captain and several other ex-officers suspected of torture or murder during the last period of military ruling Argentina resented in 1983.2006英语专业四级考试News Item 1:American coast-guard officials in Florida said that they have returned to Cuba a group of would-bc migrants who tried to make their way to the U・ S・in an unusual vessel, a floating tmek. They said one of their planes spotted the Cubans more than half way through their journey and the coast guards could not believe their eyes when they saw the vessel. The Cubans had attached floats and propellers to a 1951 -Chevy truck・News Item 2:"All large- and medium-sized Chinese cities will have great air-quality monitoring by 2010”，says a government official. The government has spent one hundred and fifty million yuan on air quality monitoring systems across China since 2000 when officials began paying greater attention to air quality monitoring・More than 220 cities now have air quality monitoring systems; and forty-two others will have systems in place by the end of this year.News Item 3:Storm sank two river ferries in southern Bangladesh on Sunday, and some ninety passengers were reported missing, while at least another sixty-eight died. One of the packed ferries carrying around 150 people capsized earlier on Sunday on the Magma River and fifty were rescuecL A second ferry sank on the same river just one kilometer away, leaving forty passengers missing after six were rescued.News Item 4:The Indonesian government has given official approval for an Australian consulate in Dili. The first Australian consulate officials will travel to the East Timor capital next week・As well as serving the consulate needs of Australians in the region, the consulate will facilitate Australian's support to the United Nations' assistance mission in East Timor. The announcement follows, in principle, the agreement reached on the opening of the consulate between Australian Prime Minister and Indonesian President in Bali last month.News Item 5:Pepsi-Co of the U. S. and UniLever of UK have become the latest foreign entrance in China，s competitive bottled-tea market・ The two companies launched Lifton5s iced-tea in Guangzhou last week in a fifty-fifty venture・Pepsi-Co is contributing its bottling facilities and distribution networks to the alliance while Uni-Lever provides the famous tea-brand and recipe, company executive said. China has a growing bottled tea market, estimated to be worth ten billion yuan. It has been dominated in recent years by two Taiwanese brands, Masterkong and Uni-president. Three other big brands, Nestle, Guangdong-based JianLibao and Lifton have just entered the market this year. Swiss company Nestle is working in conjunction with Coca-Cola.News Item 6:The Israeli peace camp has launched the biggest protest in years, with more than 100，000 people protesting on Saturday and demanding the country leave Gaza after a Palestinian militant dealt IsraePs army its deadliest blow since 2002・ Crowds at Tel Aviv's main square added to the growing call for withdrawal from the war-tom territory. The killing of thirteen soldiers by militants in the Gaza strip last week has deepened the already strong support in Israel for Prime Minister Sharon's Gaza pull-out plan, which is being delayed by hard-liners in his right wing Likud Party.2007年英语专业四级考试Item 1:IsraePs army entered the West Bank area on Tuesday to evacuate the last two Jewish settlements there・ This ended Israefs decades-long occupation in the Gaza Strip and West Bank. Conflicts between the Israelis and Palestinians have been called a major stumbling block to the Middle East peace. Israel foimally began the pullout operation last Monday・ The Israeli Prime Minister put forward the disengagement plan in 2003.1( asked Israel to remove all 21 settlements in the Gaza Strip and 4 in the West Bank.Item 2Romania and Bulgaria on Monday signed an agreement to join the European Union on January 1 , 2007. That will bring the number of EU states to 27. The agreement has to be approved by Romania and Bulgaria, as well as parliaments of all 25 EU states. The two states will join the 25-nation block provided they carry out reforms. They need to fight corruption, strengthen border controls and improve justice, administration and state industrial support rules. If they do not, the membership could be delayed until 2008・Item 3An economic fonim on opportunities in China is expected to bring scholars, business leaders and government officials to Beijing next week. More than 800 delegates are expected to attend the 3-day Fortune Global Forum which opens on Monday. More than 250 foreign companies including 76 of the Global 500 will be represented. The forumis held annually by the US' Fortune Magazine・ This will be the forum's 10th year and the third in China. Shanghai hosted it in 1999 and Hong Kong in 2001.Item 4Hong Kong Disneyland opened on Monday with a total of 15,000 visitors・Visitors from the mainland accounted for one-third of the total. Most were from Guangdong・ According to a survey, more than 55 percent of Guangzhou residents showed interest in visiting the theme park. Some 22 percent of Shanghai residents and 20 percent of Beijingers also said they planned to visit it. Disneyland is expected to receive at least 1.5 million visitors between September and December.Item 5An Indonesian ferry packed with hundreds of refugees fleeing violence in the ravaged Spice Island sank yesterday. And it was not clear whether anyone had survived, rescue official said. Official said the ship had a capacity of 200 passengers・ But around 500 were believed to have been aboard after hundreds of refugees forced their way on to the ferry on the Island of Halmahera, scene of bloody religious violence this month. There were about 198 passengers and crew on top of around 290 refugees・ Salaman, head of the search and rescue team in the north of Celebes capital of Manado told reporters・2008年英语专业四级考试Questions 21 and 22The New Year celebration in Thailand was shattered by violence when 9 bombs exploded across Bangkok around midnight. Three Thai citizens were killed and more than 30 injured. No terrorist group claimed responsibility for the bombings by Tuesday. Some believed the explosions were the work of Muslim separatists. Bombings and shootings occur almost daily in Thailand's three southern-most provinces・Yala, Naratiwat and Pattani, have a dominant Muslim population and have long complained of neglect and discrimination in the largely Buddhist nation. They have asked for independence and a separate Islamic state・Since 2004 the insurgents have carried out numerous attacks in the south and more than 1,900 people have been killed・ The Thai government has been unable to curb the violence, though thousands of troops have been sent to the south.Questions 23 and 24U.S. president George W. Bush will lay out his new policy for Iraq Wednesday night in a TV speech. However, some details of the policy have been leaked to the media. National Oil Law: A date is to be announced for the release of a National Oil Law in Iraq. The law will give the Iraqi central government the power to distribute current and future oil revenues to provinces and regions based on their population size. The achievement of a fair distribution of oil revenue is seen as a cornerstone of Iraqi security. More troops: The U.S. now has 132,000 troops in Iraq. The number will temporarily be increased by 20,000. A renewed construction package costing up to 1 billion U.S dollars is also to be announced. The money is to help create jobs and boost the Iraqi economy. Young Iraqis arc to be encouraged to participate in the country's reconstruction by cleaning the streets and repairing schools・Questions 25 and 26A joint committee will soon seek further cooperation between Egypt and Spain in industry, trade, investment and science and technology. Egyptian economic sources said the two sides will discuss the possibility of setting up a joint business council when the Egyptian-Spanish higher committee meets in the first half of September in Madrid, Spain. The business council is aimed at balancing the bilateral trade by expanding trade volume・Question 27"Japanese teenage women have grown increasingly violent in the last twenty years/5a criminologist said yesterday・"The ratio of women in their teens inflicting bodily injury has risen to more than twenty per 100,000 of the total Japanese population, more than seven times the level twenty years ago J said Jinsuki Kagiyama, a professorat the Tokyo Institute of Technology. "Japanese males have shifted increasingly to aggression previously linked with women, such as bullying others by excluding them from conversation J he said.Question 28Despite reports of intimidation, Zimbabweans swarmed to the polling stations on the final day of voting in the most competitive parliamentary election in Zimbabwe^ history. On the first day of voting, lines of hundreds of voters sneaked around some of the country^ 4,000 polling stations. A total of 120 seats were being contested and Mugabe appoints another 30 law makers, giving him and his party a built-in advantage・Questions 29 and 30“Above 40,000 Indian telecom workers called off their work-to-rule yesterday after reaching an agreement with the government,' officials and union leaders said. The employees of the department of telecommunication services launched their action on Friday in protest against plans to convert the department into a company and the recent appointment of a non-technical official as department head・ Banks, major companies and long-distance customers were hit by the work-to-rule, which involves obeying minor regulations, only so as to slow down the work flow.2009年英语专业四级考试News Item 1 (For Questions 21 to 23)Eleven fishing boat crew who had been stranded since October in a remote part of Russia's Far East have been rescued after sheltering nearly three months at an abandoned military base. (21) The eight men and three women took refuge at the base after their small boats collided on Oct. 10. Their attempts to fix one of the boats did not succeed and (22) they had to remain at the abandoned base where there were only flour and cooking fat. Other supplies at the base, which was abandoned in 2003, included Christmas ornaments, and the crew members put them up on a small tree inside their quarters. But supplies began running low and early this week, five set off on foot across snow fields; on Friday, after four days of trudging, they reached a working military radio station. (23) The center called rescuers, and helicopters were sent to take the 11 to the regional capital.News Item 2 (For Questions 24 and 25)(24) (25) Spain's King Juan Carlos, with 32 years on the throne, turns 70 Saturday. But after years of undeniable adulation among Spaniards for putting down an attempted coup in 1981, he's recently faced more difficult times. Small groups of leftists have burned his photo, and fiery criticism has also come from the right, with one leading conservative radio host calling for him to step down・ Juan Carlos fired back with a rare public defense of hi s reign in a recent speech• “It's been the longest period of stability and prosperity in Spain ever in a parliamentary monarchy/9 the king said.News Item 3 (For Questions 26 and 27)It goes against religious taboos in Iraq to involve women in fighting, but three recent suicide bombings carried out by women could indicate insurgents arc growing increasingly desperate. (26) On Nov. 4, a woman detonated an explosives vest next to a US patrol in Diyala's regional capital, Baqouba, 35 miles northeast of Baghdad, wounding seven US troops and five Iraqis・(26) On Dec. 7, a woman attacked the offices of a Diyala-based Sunni group fighting al-Qaida in Iraq, (27) killing 15 people and wounding 35. Then, (26) on Dec. 31, a bomber in Baqouba detonated her suicide vest close to a police patrol, wounding five policemen and four civilians.News Item 4 (For Questions 28 to 30)(28) Chinese government is poised to conduct its first national survey of pollution sources in February to help control environmental deterioration in the country. The study will identify and collect data on sources of industrial, agricultural and residential pollution for two months. Last year, China's environment was facing a grave situation, with several major rivers and lakes clogged by industrial waste・(29) China's environmentcil cleanup is compromised by more than two decades of rapid economic growth, and a lack of technology especially. (30A) Eveiyprovince, autonomous region and municipality has set up a census office and will report to a main center staffed by officials from government departments. (30) Data will be reviewed multiple times before being put into a database and will be analyzed in the second half of 2008・ Findings will be examined and approved by mid-2009.2010年英语专业四级考试News Item 1Four American teenagers, all children of US military personnel, have been arrested on charges of attempted murder after a woman was knocked off her motorbike with a rope strung across two poles, Japanese police said. The four suspects 一two 15-year-old boys, a 17-year-old girl and an 18-year-old man 一were taken into custody on Saturday, the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department said. They are accused of causing a severe head injury to a 23-year-old restaurant employee by stringing a rope between poles across a road・ US Forces in Japan was informed of the August incident in late October, a public information officer said. There was no clear explanation for the delay in the handover of the suspects to police, other than it involved rules between Washington and Tokyo covering US forces and their dependents in Japan・ The US military presence and its impact on Japanese residents have been a thorny issue over the years・News Item 2Iraqi lawmakers arc expected to vote on the security agreement by Wednesday, which will keep the US troops here until the end of 2011, the parliament speaker said yesterday・ After hours of heated debate, speaker Mahmoud al-Mashhadani announced that the vote is scheduled for Wednesday, and can be put forward provided parties in the parliament would reach an agreement on the pact. The long-delayed agreement passed the Iraqi cabinet last week and went to the parliament for reviewing・ The vote date was originally set for tomorrow・ The security agreement will replace the UN mandate to grant US Military presence in Iraq legal status from 2009. The US has agreed to pull troops out of Iraqi cities and towns by mid-2009 and leave Iraq by the end of 2011. The Iraqi government wants the parliament to make the decision before lawmakers would set out for a pilgrimage trip to Mecca next week.News Item 3Honduran authorities dedicated to the protection of children and adolescents have undertaken a campaign to protect youngsters who beg on the streets・ In the capital of Tegucigalpa alone, the effort has resulted in the rescue of 350 children, city officials say. The Honduran Institute of Childhood and Family, together with the police and the district attorney, carry out operations around the country to rescue the children and punish the parents・“Many children are used for begging/9 said Nora Urbina, special prosecutor for children^ issues. "Many children are rented and that is precisely what we want to punish, because Article 170 of the Juvenile Penal Code sets a penalty of up to 6 years in detention.^ Those children who were rescued and taken to the Honduran Institute of Childhood and Family and then handed over to their parents with the promise that their rights will be protected. Parents who allow their children to be exploited in this way face, in addition to as many as 6 years in prison, the equivalent of a $500 fine.News Item 4A campaign is getting underway in Italy to take back large stretches of the country's beaches from private bathing clubs, which usually charge to use them. This has been a summer of discontent because despite government efforts, an entire coastline has been monopolized by profiteering bathing clubs・Italy has some of the Europe9s finest beaches, but they are often buried under a mountain of deck chairs and umbrellas. The government says the state owns the shorelines and swimming should be free.News Item 5The Northwest braced for blizzards Friday night. Icy roads created from storms this week paralyzed much of the greater Seattle, Washington area, where schools were closed and bus routes were suspended Friday as roads were too icy to navigate・ Two charter buses carrying 80 people that collided and skidded off a road were pulled to safety. The buses crashed through a metal railing and hung precariously over Interstate 5 for several hours before two trucks。