2014年6月第二套作文范文翻译和听力原文
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201406-2 四级听力材料Short Conversations1. M: Did you buy any of the sweaters that we are on sale? W: Buy any? I got five of them. They were such a good bargain. Q: What does the woman say about the sweaters?2. W: I have trouble concentrating when my roommate talks so loud on hermobile phone. M: Why don’t you just ask her to lower her voice? Q: What does the man suggest the woman do?3. W: Wendy’ s in the basement, trying to fix the washing machine. M: Shouldn’t she be working on her annual report? Q: What does the man mean?4. W: What happened to the painting that used to be on the wall? M: It fell down and the glass broke. I’m having it reframed. Q: What do we learn from the conversation?5. M: You must have left the camera in the market. It’s a very expensivecamera you know. W: But I tell you that I didn’t take it. I remember clearly that you put it on the dressing table. Q: What does the woman say about the camera?6. W: There is a good comedy on at the theatre Royal next Saturday. If you like,I can book four seats for us. M: All right. I’ ll ask Janet if she is free then. I’ ll let you know tomorrow. Q: What does the woman suggest they do next Saturday?7. W: We’ve opened the first box. Look! Some of these books are soaked. M: They should’ ve used waterproof wrappings. What are we going to do about it? It’s too late to order replacements. Q: What do we learn about the conversation?8. W: Professor Johnson said you can pick up your term paper at her office. M: So she has graded it? Q: What can we infer from the conversation?Long Conversation 1W: Can I help you?M: Well. I’ m not sure. I hope so. (9) You see, actually, I’m getting married soon. And my friends want to buy me presents and things.W: And would you like some things for the kitchen.M: Yes, that’s right. I thought if I could find out things about kitchen things.They would be the best sorts of presents.W: Well. I suppose the first thing you need is a cooker. Do you like an electron one or a gas one?M: Hm. I think I probably prefer a gas one. But cookers are very expensive.Aren’t they? How much is this one?W: It’s 175 pounds, including tax and delivery. It’s a very good one though. M: But It’s a lot of money, isn’t it? What sorts of things could I ask people to buy? You know, cheaper.W: Well. You need some pans, won’t you? A set of pans, I suppose, and drying pans. Do you like cooking?M: Yes. I suppose so.W: Well. (10) In that case, you might like a mixer. If you make cakes and things like that, it’ll save you a lot of time. And a blender too. That’s good if you make soup and things.M: Hm. That’s a thought.W: Something else you might use is a set of these knifes, you know, carving knifes, bread knifes, steak knifes, fruit knifes, potato peeling knifes.M: (11) Heavens! I never knew so many sorts.W: Oh, Yeah. Come over here and I’ll show you some more.Q9 Why is the man is in the kitchen ware shop?Q10 Why does the woman want to know whether the man likes cooking?Q11 What does the man say he has never realized?Long Conversation 2M: Good morning, Mrs. Thomson.W: Oh, Mr. Minesuka. Please come in and sit down. I want to talk to you about something that has come up.M: What's up? Anyway, I'll be glad to help you with anything I can.W: Some advice, Mr. Minesuka. (12) I've been offered a new job.M: A new job?W: As a matter of fact, it isn't the bank in New York.M: It's the offer from another bank?W: It's from the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development in Washington.M: (13) You mean the World Bank?W: (13) That's right. And it's really very unexpected, I might say.M: You've established reputation in international banking circles. May I ask what kind of position they've offered you?W: A rather important one, as a matter of fact, deputy director of the International Finance Corporation.M: (14) Isn't that the part of the Bank that makes loans to private companies in the developing countries?W: (14) Yes, it is. It's a job that certainly offers a chance for public service.M: It seems to me that it's a real honor for you.W: Yes, it is. But I've been with this bank for so many years, ever since I graduated from college, in fact.M: (15) But it's an honor for the bank too, for the training and experience it's given you.W: Yes, I suppose I can think of it that way.M: Then you've decided to accept the offer?W: Probably, yes, almost certainly. I'd like to think I can do some work that will contribute to international corporation and understanding.Q12 What does the woman want to discuss with the man?Q13 Who offered the woman the new job?Q14 What will be the woman's main responsibility as a deputy director?Q15 What does the man think of the job offer?Passage 1Good transportation is very important in winter. (16) If you have a car, make sure it is ready for the cold weather. Keep the gas tank as nearly full as you can. This will keep water out of the tank and will be a reserve in case you get into trouble. (17) If a storm traps you in your car, there are some steps you should take for your own safety. Do not tend to walk to find help. You may quickly lose your way in blowing and drifting snow. Your chances of being found are better if you stay in your car. Keep a downwind window open slightly for fresh air. Freezing rain can seal off your car and lock you inside. Run the engine and heater once in a while. Keep the same downwind window open while the engine is running. Make sure that snow has not blocked the exhaust pipe. Clap your hands and move your arms and legs from time to time. Do not stay in one position too long. But, do not move too much. (18) Exercise warms you up, but it also causes you to lose body heat. If more than one person is in the car, do not sleep at the same time. One person should always be awake. If you are alone,stay awake as long as you can. Turn on the inside light at night. This would make your car more visible to rescue crews. Don’t panic. Stay with your car.Q16 What does the speaker say you should do in winter with your car?Q17 What should you avoid doing if a storm traps you in the car?Q18 Why is too much exercise undesirable when you are trapped in a car by a winter storm?Passage 2The topic of my talk today is gift-giving. Everybody likes to receive gifts, right? So you may think that gift-giving is a universal custom, but actually the rules of gift-giving vary quite a lot. And not knowing them can result in great embarrassment. In North America the rules are fairly simple. If you are invited to someone's home for dinner, bring wine or flowers, or a small item from your country. (19) Among friends, family and business associates, we generally don't give gifts on other occasions except on someone's birthday and Christmas. The Japanese, on other hand, give gifts quite frequently, often to thank someone for their kindness. The tradition of gift-giving in Japan is very ancient. (20) There are many detailed rules for everything, from the color of the wrapping paper to the time of the gift presentation. And while Europeans don't generally exchange business gifts, they do follow some formal customs when visiting homes, such as bringing flowers. The type and color of flowers, however, can carry special meaning. Today, we have seen some broad differences in gift-giving. I could go on with additional examples, but let's not miss the main point here. (21) If we are not aware of and sensitive to cultural differences, the possibilities for miscommunication and conflict are enormous. Whether we learn about these differences by reading a book or by living abroad, our goal must be to respect differences among people in order to get along successfully with our global neighbors.Q19 What does the speaker say about gift-giving of North Americans?Q20 What do we learn about the Japanese concerning gift-giving?Q21 What point does the speaker make at the end of the talk?Passage 3Claudette Rigo is a reporter for a French newspaper. Her assignment for the last five years has been Washington and American politics. She reports the current political news for her paper.In addition, she writes the column that is published every week. (22) The column explains American politics to her readers in France. They often find it very difficult to understand the United States and Americans. Claudette lives in a small house in a fashionable section of Washington. She entertains a great deal. Her guests are usually government officials, diplomats, lawyers and other newspaper people. When she isn't entertaining, she goes out to dinners and parties. In spite of her busy social life, Claudette works very hard. The parties are really work for her, because reporters frequently get news stories just by talking and listening to people. Claudette also has a small office in the building downtown. She goes there every morning to write up her stories and send them to Paris. (23) Her column is published every Monday, so she usually spends a large part of the weekend working on it at home. (24) Claudette spends a month in France every year, so that she won't forget how to speak French. In spite of all of her experience in Washington, Claudette may be transferred. This is an election year in the United States when the people elect a new president. (25) When the election is over, Claudette thinks that her newspaper in Pairs may change her assignment.Q22 What do we learn about the column Claudette writes?Q23 What does Claudette usually do on weekends?Q24 Why does Claudette spend a month in France every year?Q25 What might happen to Claudette after this year's American presidential election?Compound Dictation26. innocent 27. committed 28. charges29. released 30. rather than 31. appoint32. evidence 33. hold a trial 34. designed 35. foundation。
英语四级试卷：2014年6月四级考试真题(第2套)听力原文
PartⅡ Listening ComprehensionSection A1.M:Did you any of the sweaters that were on sale?W:Buy any? I got five of them. They were such a good bargain.Q:What does the women say about the sweaters?2.W:I have trouble concentrating when my roommate talks so loud on her mobile phone.M:Why don’t you just ask her to lower her voice?Q:What does the man suggest the woman do?3.W:Wendy is in the basement, trying to fix the washing machine.M:Shouldn’t she be working on her annual report?Q:What does the man mean?4.W:What happened to the painting that used to be on the wall?M:It fell down and the glass broke. I’m having it reframed.Q:What do we learn from the conversation?5.M:You must have left the camera in the market. It’s a very expensive camera you know.W:But I tell you that I didn’t take it. I remember clearly that you put it on the dressing table.Q:What does the women say about the camera?6.W:There is a good comedy on at the Theatre Royal next Saturday. If you like, I can book four seats for us.M:All right. I’ll ask Janet if she is free then. I’ll let you know tomorrow. Q:What does the women suggest they do next Saturday?7.W:We’ve opened the first box. Look! Some of these books are soaked.M:They should’ve used waterproof wrappings. What are we going to do about it? It’s too late to order replacements.Q:What do we learn from the conversation?8.W:Professor Johnson said you can pick up your term paper at her office. M:So she has graded it?Q:What can we infer from the conversation?Conversation oneW:Can I help you?M:Well, I’m not sure. I hope so.(9) You, see, actually, I’m getting married soon. And my friends want to buy me presents and things.W:And you would like some things for the kitchen?M:Yes, that’s right.(9) I thought if I could find out about kitchen things, they would be the best sort of presents.W:Well, I suppose the first thing you need is a cooker. Do you want an electric one or gas one?M:Em, I think I’d probably prefer a gas one. But cooker are very expensive, aren’t they? How much is this one?W:It’s one hundred and seventy-five pounds, including tax and delivery. It’s a very good one though.M:But It’s a lot of money, isn’t it? What sorts of things could I ask people to buy, you know, cheaper?W:Well you’ll need some pans, won’t you? A set of saucepans, I suppose, and frying pans.(10) Do you like cooking?M:Yes, I suppose so.W:Well, in the case, you might like a mixer. If you make cakes and things like that, it’ll save you a lot of time. And a blender, too, that’s good if you make soups and things.M:Em. That’s a thought.W:(11)Something else you might use is a set of these knives, you know, carving knifes, bread knifes, steak knives, fruit knives, potato peeling knives. M:Heavens, I never know there was so many sorts.W:Oh, yes. Come over here and I’ll show you some more.9.Why is the man in the kitchenware shop?10.Why does the woman want know whether the man likes cooking?11.What does the man say he has never realized?Conversation TwoM:Good morning, Mrs. Thomson.W:Oh,Mr.Minisuker.Please come in ,and sit down. I want to talk to you about something that’s come up.M:What’s up? Anyway, I’ll be glad to help you with anything I can.W:(12)Some advice, Mr. Mimicker. I’ve been offered a new job.M:A new job?W:As a matter of fact. it isn’t the bank in New York.M:Is the offer from another bank?W:(13)I’s from the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development in Washington.M:You mean the World Bank?W:That’s right. And it’s really unexpected. I must say.M:You’ve established a reputation in international banking circles. May I ask what kind of position they’ve offered you?W:A rather important one, as a matter of fact, Deputy Director of the International Finance Corporation.M:(14)Isn’t that the part of the bank that makes loans to private companies in the developing countries?W:Yes,it is. It’s a job than certainly offers a chance for public service.M:(15)It seems to me that it’s a really honor for you.W:Yes,it is. But I’ve been with this bank for so many years, ever since I graduated from college in fact.M:(15)But it’s an honor for the bank, too ,for the training and experience it’s given you.W:Yes, I suppose I can think of it that way.M:Then you’ve decided to accept the offer?W:Probably. Yes, almost certainly. I’d like to think I can do some work that will contribute to international cooperation and understanding.12.What dose the woman want to discuss with the men?13.Who offered the woman the new job?14.What will be the woman’s main responsibility as a deputy director?15.What dose the man think of the job offer?Section BPassage OneGood transportation is very important in winter. If you have a car, make sure it is ready for the cold weather.(16) Keep the gas tank as nearly full as you can. This will keep water out of the tank and will be a reserve in case you get into trouble. If a storm traps you in your car, there are some steps you should take for your own safety.(17) Do not attempt to walk to find help. You may quickly lose your way in blowing and drifting snow. Your chances of being found are better if you stay in you car. Keep a downwind window open slightly for fresh air. Freezing rain can seal off you car and lock you inside. Run the engine and heater once in a while. Keep the same downwind window open while the engine is running. Make sure that snow has not blocked the exhaust pipe. Clap your hands and move your arms and legs from time to time. Do not stay in one position too long. But, do not move too much.(18) Exercise warms you up, but it also causes you to lose body heat. If more than one person is in the car, do not sleep at the same time. One person should always be awake. If you are alone, stay awake as long as you can. Turn on the inside light at night. This will make your car more visible to rescue crews. Don’t panic. Stay with you car.16.What dose the speaker say you should do in winter with your car?17.What should you avoid doing if a storm traps you in the car?18.Why is too much exercise undesirable when you are trapped in a car by a winter storm?Passage TwoThe topic of my talk today is gift-giving. Everybody likes receive gift, right? So you may think that gift-giving is a universal custom. But actually the rules of gift-giving vary quite a lot. And not knowing them can result in great embarrassment. In North America the rules are fairly simple. If you are invited to someone’s home for dinner, bring wine or flowers or a smell item from your country.(19) Among friends, family and business associates, we generally don’t give gifts on other occasions except on someone’s birthday and Christmas. The Japanese, on the other hand, give gifts quite frequently, often to thank someone for their kindness. The tradition of gift-giving in Japan is very ancient. (20)There are many detailed rules for everything from the color of the wrapping paper to the time of the gift presentation. And while Europeans don’t generally exchanges business gift, they do follow some formal customs when visiting homes, such as bringing flowers. The type and color of flowers, however, can carry special meaning. Today we have seen some broad differences in gift-giving. I could go on with additional examples. But let’s not miss the main point here.(21) If we are not aware of and sensitive to cultural differences, the possibilities for miscommunication and conflict are enormous. Whether we learn about these differences by reading a book or by living abroad, our goal must be to respect differences among people in order to get along successfully with our global neighbors.19.What dose the speaker say about gift-giving of North Americans?20.What do we learn about the Japanese concerning gift-giving?21.What point dose the speaker make at the end of the talk?Passage ThreeClaudit Reigo is a reporter for a French newspaper. Her assignment forthe last five years has been Washington and American politics. She reports the current political news for her paper. In addition, she writes a column thatis published every week.(22) The column explains American politics to herreaders in France. They often find it very difficult to understand the United States and American. Claudit lives in a small house in a fashionable section of Washington. She entertains a great deal. Her guests are usually government officials, lawyers and other newspaper people. When she isn’t entertaining, she goes out to dinners and parties. In spite of her busy social life, Claudit works very hard. The parties are really work for her, because reporters frequently get news stories just by talking and listening to people. Claudit also has a small office in a building downtown. She goes there every morning to write up her stories and send them to Paris.(23) Her column is published every Monday, so she usually spends a large part of the weekend working on it at home.(24) Claudit spends a month in France every year, so that she won’t forgot how to speak France. In spite of all her experience in Washington, Claudit may be transferred. This is an election year in the United States, when the people elect a new president.(25) When the election is over, Claudit thinks that her newspaper in Paris may change her assignment.22.What do we learn about the column Claudit writes?23.What does Claudit usually do on weekends?24.Why does Claudit spend a month in France every year?25.What might happen to Claudit after this year’s American presidentialelection?Section C26.innocent 31. .appointmitted 32.evidence28.charges 33.hold a trial29.released 34.designed30.rather than 35.foundation。
2014年6月英语六级听力原文(第2套)
College English Test (Band 6)Part II Listening ComprehensionSection ADirections: In this section, you will hear 8 short conversationsand 2 long conversations.At the end of each conversation,one or more questions will be asked about what was said.Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once.After each question there will be a pause.During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B), C) and D), and decide which is the best answer.Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1with a single line through the centre.1. M: Look at the low prices on these fashionable TV sets.Something is fishy, dont you think so?W: Well, there have been a lot of robberies recently.Some of the stolen goods may have landed here.Q: What does the woman imply about thelow-priced television sets?2. M: Ive been assigned to cover the governor speech today.What about you?W: Nothing is grand as yours.I have to do an interview for the evening news about a man with dozens of cats. Q: What do we learn about the speakers?3. W: Didnt I see you going intothe administration building this afternoon?M: I needed to switch my computer class to the 9:50 section.Q: What do we learn from the conversation?4. W: I guess you watch the quiz show on television last night.What did you think about it?M: Well, its great.The first four contestants won only small prizes,but the fifth left with a new luxury car.Q: What does the man say about the quiz show?5. W: I cant find the arrival time of the New York toBoston Express on this schedule.M: Look for New York in the left-hand column andfollow it across until you find the hour listed in the Boston column.Q: What are the speakers most probably doing?6. W: You look different today,but I cant quite put my finger on what it is.M: Oh, yesterday I finally got around tothat new barbershop in the mall and enjoyed their services.Q: What can be inferred about the man?7. W: What do you think of Picassos painting exhibited in the city museum?M: Personally I cant quite see the meaning in his modern works.Most of them remind me of the stuff my nephew brings home from the kindergarten. Q: What does the man mean?8. W: Rod said he wanted to get involved in student government this year.M: But he hasnt gone to a single meeting, has he?Q: What does the man imply about Rod?Now youll hear the two long conversations.Conversation OneM: Good morning, madam! Can I help you?W: Oh, I do hope so.I have to get to Manchester today and my own car has broken down.Do you by any chance have a car available?M: For how many days, madam?W: Three, just until the weekend.M: And what sort of car did you have in mind?W: Well. That depends a little bit on the price.But I normally drive a Chevrolet.Do you have anything like that?M: Yes, certainly. Thats group C which includes Chevrolet and Sea-arrows.W: How much are they?M: Well, for three days,you would have to have it under the unlimited mileage conditions, which will work out cheaper for Manchester anyway.Lets see, Group C,three to five days hire with unlimited mileage is 53 pounds per day. W: I see. Does that include everything?M: It includes third-party insurance,but does not include value-added tax, petrol or CDW.W: Whats that?M: CDW? Oh, thats to cover you in case you damage the hired car. Third-party insurance only covers you for damage to another vehicle. For Group C car, it's 6 pounds per day.W: OK. I think Ill have the Chevrolet.M: Right. Could I have your driving license, please?W: Certainly. Here we are.M: So, its Ms. J.B. Couty.W: Yes. Thats right.M: And the number is 509024bc9cs, expiring the 1st of July, 2015. And do you want to take it immediately?W: Yes, I do, please.M: Lovely. Well, you could just initial that box there for the CDW, and that box there to confirm you have no driving convictions. Thank you. And then sign there. Great! Thats it!Questions 9 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.9. Why does the woman want to hire a car?10. What is the womans main consideration in hiring a car?11. What does the daily charge include?Conversation TwoW: So, possible locations for the plant.First, the basic facilities for the region are generally very good,at least between the three main cities, Bilbao, Victoriain the south and San Bebastian.There is now a fast train link to the south of France and to the rest of Spain. Although improvements affect Bilbao principally,but the whole region benefits.First, the port area has been completely modernized and relocated.And airport has also been extended. So the basic facilities are good.M: Right. So, are we in a position to choose one of these cities?W: Well, lets not rush into anything.I think it’ll be a bad idea to assume we’re going to choose a city.It might be better to think about one of the smaller towns.M: Smaller places. Yes.So, should we get details on the possible places?W: Yes. We could do that.But, we need, I think, first, to check a few things,for example, tax benefits, grants, and anything like that.For locating to a smaller place, not one of the main cities,then we can make a better decision.M: Yes, I agree. Youve talked about the improved transport links in Bilbao. What about the links to the smaller townsIf its a mountainous or hilly region,it could take an hour or more for a truck to reach a main road.So I think we need to look specificallyat the train and road links for smaller towns.W: Yes. Youre right. Road and rail, and financial position.Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.12. What are the speakers discussing13. What does the woman say about Bilbao, Victoria and Suns Bastion14. What does the woman think they should do15. What is the man concerned aboutSection BDirections: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages.At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions.Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once.After you hear a question,you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1with a single line through the centre.Passage OneIn a study of older people with sisters and brothers,psychologist Debra Gold of the Duke Center for the study of aging andhuman development found that about 20%said they were either hostile or indifferenttoward their sisters and brothers.Reasons for this ranged from inheritance disputesto hostility between spouses.But, many of those who had poor relationships felt guilty.Although most people admitted to some lingering rivalry,it was rarely strong enough to end the relationship.Only four out of the 55 people interviewedhad completely broken with their sisters and brothersand only one of the four felt comfortable with the break.As sisters and brothers advanced into old age,closeness increases and rivalry diminishes,explains Victor Cicirelli, a psychologist at Purdue University.Most of the elderly people he interviewed saidthey had supportive and friendly dealings and got along well orvery well with their sisters and brothers.Only 4% got along poorly.Gold found that as people age,they often become more involved with andinterested in their sisters and brothers.53% of those she interviewed said that contactwith their sisters and brothers increase in late adulthood.With family and career obligations reduced, many said thatthey had more time for each other.Others said that they felt it was time to heal wounds.A man who had recently reconciled with his brothertold Gold theres something that lets older peopleput aside the bad deeds of the past andfocus a little on what we need now,especially when its sisters and brothers.Questions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard.16. What does the study by Debra Gold find about older people?17. What has probably caused closeness to increaseamong sisters and brothers according to Victor Cicirelli?18. What did the man who had recently reconciledwith his brother tell Debra Gold about older people?Passage TwoMonarch butterflies, the large orange and black insects,are a common summer sight in the northern United States and Canada. They brighten in parks and gardens as they fly among the flowers.What makes monarch butterflies particularly interesting is they migrate, all the way to California or Mexico and back.They are thought to be the only insect that does this.Every year in the late summer, monarchs begin their migration to the south. Those heading for Mexico go first for the Louisiana Mississippi region. Then they fly across the Gulf of Mexico into Texas. Once in Mexico, they establish themselves in one of about 15 sites in the mountain forest. Each site provides the winter home for millions of monarchs.The butterflies are so numerous that they often cover entire trees.When spring comes, they began their long journey north.The question is often asked whether every butterfly makesthe round trip journey every year. And the answer is no.The average monarch lives about nine months.So one flying north might lay eggs in Louisiana and then die.The eggs of that generation may be found in Kentucky,the eggs of the next generation may end up in Wisconsin or Michigan.The last generation of the season about the forth will makethe journey back to Mexico and restart the cycle.Scientists learn about monarch butterfliesmigration by capturing and placing identifying tags on the insects.By recapturing the tagged monarch and noting where they came from,the next scientist can figure out things like butterflys age and its routine. Questions 19 to 22 are based on the passage you have just heard.19. What is unique about the monarch butterflies according to the speaker?20. Where do monarch butterflies settle at the end of the migration?21. What does the speaker say about monarch butterflies reproduction?22. What is the talk mainly about?Passage ThreePeople nowadays seem to have the sense that their time has become more limited. That compared to earlier generations we spend more andmore time working and have less and less free timeto engage in leisure pursuits.But this premise turns out to be an illusion.The most comprehensive data from Major Time Use Surveys suggestthat if anything, Americans today have more free time than early generations. The number of hours we work has not changed much,but we spend less time now on home tasks.So we have a great amount of time for leisure than in decades past.So, why do we feel like time is so scarce? One problem isthat our time has become more valuable and as time becomes worth more money, we feel like we have less of it. Workers who bill or get paid as the hour,think employers and fast-food workers,report focusing more on pursuing more money than thosewho get paid by salary and the effect happens fast.In one experiment, people were told to play the role of consultantsand bill their time at either nine dollarsan hour or ninety dollars an hour.When people billed their time for ninety dollarsan hour, they reported feeling far more pressed for time.Thinking about our time as money changes our behavior as well.In one study, people who were instructed to think about moneybefore entering a cafe spent less time chattingwith the other patrons and more time working.Those who are thinking about their time did the reverse,spending time socializing instead of working.Questions 23 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard.23. What does the speaker say people now feel about time?24. What do the data from Major Time Use Service show?25. What happens when we think about our time as money?Section CDirections: In this section,you will hear a passage three times.When the passage is read for the first time,you should listen carefully for its general idea.When the passage is read for the second time,you are required to fill in the blanks with the exact wordsyou have just heard.Finally, when the passage is read for the third time,you should check what you have written.The first copyright law in the United Stateswas passed by congress in 1790.In 1976, congress enacted the latest copyright law,taking into consideration the technological developments thathad occurred since the passage of the copyright act of 1909.For example, in 1909 anyone who wanted to make a single copy ofa literary work for personal use had to do so by hand.The very process imposed a limitation on the quantity of materials copied. Today, a photocopier can do the work in seconds.The limitation has disappeared.The 1909 Law did not provide full protection for films and sound recordings, nor did it anticipate the need to protect radio and television.As a result, violations of the law and abuses of the intent of the lawhave lessened the financial rewards of authors, artists and producers.The 1976 copyright act has not prevented these abuses fully,but it has clarified the legal rights of the injured partiesand given them an avenue for remedy.Since 1976 the act has been amended to include computer softwareand guidelines have been adopted for fair use of television broadcasts. These changes have cleared up much of the confusion and conflictthat followed in the wake of 1976 legislation.The fine points of the law are decided by the courtsand by acceptable common practice overtime.As these decisions and agreements are made,we modify our behavior accordingly.For now, we need to interpret the law andits guidelines as accurately as we can and to act in a fair manner.Now, the passage will be read again.The first copyright law in the United Stateswas passed by congress in 1790.In 1976, congress enacted the latest copyright law,taking into consideration the technological developments thathad occurred since the passage of the copyright act of 1909.For example, in 1909 anyone who wanted to make a single copy ofa literary work for personal use had to do so by hand.The very process imposed a limitation on the quantity of materials copied. Today, a photocopier can do the work in seconds.The limitation has disappeared.The 1909 Law did not provide full protection for films and sound recordings, nor did it anticipate the need to protect radio and television.As a result, violations of the law and abuses of the intent of the lawhave lessened the financial rewards of authors, artists and producers.The 1976 copyright act has not prevented these abuses fully,but it has clarified the legal rights of the injured partiesand given them an avenue for remedy.Since 1976 the act has been amended to include computer softwareand guidelines have been adopted for fair use of television broadcasts. These changes have cleared up much of the confusion and conflictthat followed in the wake of 1976 legislation.The fine points of the law are decided by the courtsand by acceptable common practice overtime.As these decisions and agreements are made,we modify our behavior accordingly.For now, we need to interpret the law andits guidelines as accurately as we can and to act in a fair manner.Now, the passage is read for the third time,The first copyright law in the United Stateswas passed by congress in 1790.In 1976, congress enacted the latest copyright law,taking into consideration the technological developments thathad occurred since the passage of the copyright act of 1909.For example, in 1909 anyone who wanted to make a single copy ofa literary work for personal use had to do so by hand.The very process imposed a limitation on the quantity of materials copied. Today, a photocopier can do the work in seconds.The limitation has disappeared.The 1909 Law did not provide full protection for films and sound recordings, nor did it anticipate the need to protect radio and television.As a result, violations of the law and abuses of the intent of the lawhave lessened the financial rewards of authors, artists and producers.The 1976 copyright act has not prevented these abuses fully,but it has clarified the legal rights of the injured partiesand given them an avenue for remedy.Since 1976 the act has been amended to include computer softwareand guidelines have been adopted for fair use of television broadcasts. These changes have cleared up much of the confusion and conflict that followed in the wake of 1976 legislation.The fine points of the law are decided by the courtsand by acceptable common practice overtime.As these decisions and agreements are made,we modify our behavior accordingly.For now, we need to interpret the law andits guidelines as accurately as we can and to act in a fair manner. This is the end of listening comprehension.。
2014年6月(二套)翻译写作
The Culture SquareI am thrilled to learn that you are coming to visit my campus and I cannot wait to express my welcome. I’d like to recommend to you the culture square on campus, which is of great interest and enjoyment.First, the culture square is the ideal place where you can see various activities organized to add extra pleasure to students’ daily routine. And you are always free to engage yourself in any of these activities that fascinate you. I am quite confident that you’ll find it beneficial to communicate and interact with other students. Moreover, as a major part of the campus culture, the culture square offers whoever wants to get an insight into the campus an opportunity to know better the campus culture.In a word, the culture square, a world full of vigor and vitality, is definitely a place worth visiting. I assure you that you will have a wonderful trip. Look forward to seeing you soon in the culture square.Translation:Chinese educators have long known that reading is of great importance to nation. Some of them have proposed to establish the National Reading Day in 2003. They argued that people should read good books, especially the classical ones. Through reading, people can better learn to be grateful, responsible and cooperative, the basic qualities which should be cultivated by education. Reading is especially important for students in primary and secondary schools because once the interest of reading is not fostered at that critical time, it will be more difficult for them to cultivate later.。
2014年6月大学英语四级考试真题(第2套)
2014年6月大学英语四级考试真题及答案（第2套）Part I Writing (30 minutes)Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay on the following topic.. You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.Suppose a foreign friend of yours is coming to visit your campus, what is the most interesting place you would like to take him/her to see and why?注意：此部分试题请在答题卡1上作答。
Part II Listening Comprehension (30 minutes)Section ADirections: In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long conversations. At the end of each conversation, one or more questions will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B), C) and D), and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.注意：此部分试题请在答题卡1上作答。
2014英语高考2卷作文
2014英语高考2卷作文In the era of rapid technological advancement, the way we communicate has evolved significantly. The traditional methods of communication, such as face-to-face conversations and handwritten letters, are gradually being replaced by digital means. This essay will explore the impact of technology on traditional forms of communication and discuss the implications of these changes.Firstly, the advent of smartphones and social media platforms has made communication more convenient and accessible. People can now connect with others from anywhere in the world at any time. This has led to an increase in the frequency of communication and the formation of global communities. However, this convenience comes at a cost. Face-to-face interactions are becoming less common, and some argue that the quality of communication has suffered as a result. The personal touch and emotional depth that come with direct human contact are often lost in digital exchanges.Secondly, the reliance on technology for communication has also affected the learning and use of languages. With translation apps and auto-correct features, there is less incentive to learn and master a second language. This could potentially lead to a decline in linguistic diversity and cultural understanding. On the other hand, technology also provides new opportunities for language learning through online courses and interactive language exchange platforms.Moreover, the speed at which information can be sharedthrough technology has transformed the way we receive newsand updates. Traditional media, such as newspapers and television, are facing challenges as people turn to theinternet for real-time news. While this has increased the speed of information dissemination, it has also raised concerns about the accuracy and reliability of news sources,as well as the potential for misinformation to spread quickly.In conclusion, technology has had a profound impact on traditional forms of communication. While it has made communication faster and more convenient, it has also led toa decrease in face-to-face interactions and potentially a decline in language proficiency. As we continue to embrace technological advancements, it is crucial to find a balance that preserves the richness and depth of human communication.。
2014高考全国II卷 英语听力原文
Listening Tape Script1. W: Excuse me. This is the address. How do I find it?M: Right. You need a street map. Here’s one, and I will show you where it is.2. W: Oh, my~ My car broke down, and I have to meet my aunt at the railway station before noon. M: You are lucky. I can drop you off on my way.3. W: Did you hear that Mr. Peterson is coming next week, Gorden?M: Yes. So I called all the department heads to my office this morning. We need to give him a report on our program.4. W: I hope you like the book I lent you. I wasn’t sure if you’d be interested.M: I have the same doubt at first. But once I started, I simply couldn’t put it down.5. W: What is going on? It’s May, and we still have to wear warm clothes.M: Well, there is some good news on the radio. You probably can wear shorts tomorrow.6. W: Harry, let’s play some pingpong today.M: I’d love to play a set or two, but right arm hurts. I’ve decided to stop playing pingpong until it feels better.W: Well, how about going skating.M: I’d like to, but my knees hurt, too.W: Harry, stop making excuses. You are just lazy.M: No, I am not. You know there is a basketball match on TV today. Let’s just stay home and watch it.W: OK. You stay, and I’ll play with Helen.7. W: What do you want to do tonight?M: How about going to the cinema? I should be home from work at 5:45. Then we can go out and eat before we see a film.W: What do you want to see?M: There is a good art film at the Greenhouse Cinema.W: Let’s see. It starts at 6:15. I don’t think we can get there in time to see the beginning. How about the action film at the Newstate Cinema? It starts at 6:50. Perhaps, the 7:00 o’clock one at the UME Cinema is even better. It stars Jackie Chan.M: OK. That’s fine. I like him, too.8. M: Hey, Lucy. Do you have some time to talk about next week’s trip with me?W: Sure. Dave.M: OK. So we are leaving on Monday from Hearts Field International Airport and returning on Friday. Do we take ourselves to the airport? Maybe we need to book a taxi. Or just go by bus. W: No. we don’t have to. The company car will pick us up and take us there.M: Oh, that’s good. When?W: Our flight leaves at 11 a.m., so they should pick us up between 8 and 9 a.m. Besides, the company will pay for our trip, including hotel and food.M: How much will that be?W: Well, New York is a pretty expensive city, so each of us will get $200 a day.M: Oh, OK. Thanks for telling me that.W: You are welcome.9. W: Please sit down. Let’s see: you are Mr. Smith. Is that correct?M: Yes. John Smith.W: And you are interested in this job?M: Yes, I am. I’ll graduate from college the coming June. My major is Chinese.W: I see. Have you ever done any work in this field?M: Yes. I used to be a tour guide for Chinese travelers.W: Good. Now, how much money do you expect to have for a year?M: From what I’ve read, it seems that its starting pay would be around $12,000 a year?W: Here, you would start at $10,500 for the first year, a kind of training period. Then you would go to $15,000.M: That sounds fair enough. What do you think are the chances for me to get a job here?W: Well, I’m talking to three people today, and four tomorrow. We’ll be hiring two people. You’ll hear from us some time next month. Good luck! And thanks for coming in today!10.Well, I’d love to share with you my personal opinion on city life and life in small towns. I grew up in a small town until I was 18, and then moved to a big city, so I have an experience of good and bad sides of both.I never thought that I would like to live in a big city, but I was wrong. After ten years of living in one, I can’t imagine ever living in small town again.Surely, small towns and big cities both have some problems in terms of transport. In a small town, you have to own a car to life comfortable. You can’t get around without one, because there isn’t any kind of public transport. Big cities generally have heavy traffic and expensive parking, but there you have a choice of taking public transport, which is cheaper than driving. So if you don’t have a car, you’d better live in the city.I also love the exciting life in big cities. I can always enjoy a lot of films, concerts and other wonderful shows. However, these things are not common in small towns.The final thing I like about large cities is that you can meet different kinds of people. However, you seldom find such variety of people in a smaller town. I think that living in an area where every one was just like me would quickly become dull. Of course, safety should be considered. And that’s one area where small towns are better than big cities. Still, I would rather be a bit more careful and live in a large city than feel safe but dull.第1页共4页。
2014全国二卷英语作文
2014全国二卷英语作文I woke up this morning feeling a sense of excitement in the air. The sun was shining brightly through my window,and I could hear the birds chirping outside. It was goingto be a beautiful day.As I got out of bed and started getting ready for the day, I couldn't help but feel grateful for all the little things in life. The smell of fresh coffee brewing in the kitchen, the sound of my favorite song playing on the radio, the warmth of the sun on my skin – all these simple pleasures made me feel alive and happy.I decided to go for a walk in the park to soak up the sunshine and enjoy the beauty of nature. The flowers werein full bloom, the trees swaying in the breeze, and the grass was a vibrant shade of green. It was a perfect day to be outside, surrounded by the sights and sounds of the natural world.After my walk, I met up with some friends for brunch at a cozy café downtown. We laughed, shared stories, and enjoyed each other's company. It was moments like thesethat made life worth living – simple, joyful, and full of love.As the day came to a close, I reflected on all the moments that had brought me happiness and contentment. From the small pleasures of a sunny morning to the laughter shared with friends, each moment had added a little bit of brightness to my day. I went to bed that night feeling grateful for the simple joys that life had to offer.。
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Part IV Translation为了促进教育公平，中国已投入360亿元，用于改善农村地区教育设施和中强中西部地区农村义务教育（compulsory education）。
这些资金用于改善教学设施、购买书籍，使16万多所中小学（微博）受益。
资金还用于购置音乐和绘画器材。
现在农村和山区的儿童可以与沿海城市的儿童一样上音乐和绘画课。
一些为接受更好教育而转往城市上学的学生如今又回到了本地农村学校就读。
In order to promote equality in education, China has invested 36 billion yuan for improving educational facilities in rural areas and strengthening rural compulsory education in the Mid-west. These funds were used to improve teaching facilities and purchase books, which benefited more than 160,000 primary and secondary schools. Funds were also used to purchase musical instrument and painting tools. Now children in rural and mountainous areas can have access to music and painting lessons just like children from coastal cities. Some students who had transferred to urban schools to receive a better education now return to their local rural schools.2014年6月英语四级写作题目Suppose a foreign friend of yours is coming to visit your hometown, what is the most interesting place you would like to take him/her to see and why?2014年6月英语四级写作范文I am very glad to hear you want to visit my hometown. Because we have been friends for four years, it’s my pleasure to introduce my hometown, Beijing, to you. It is such a city with famous places of interest, which is the capital of China and is famous for "Capital of a thousand years". Millions of people come here every year, especially on their vacation.The long history leaves Beijing precious cultural treasure. Winding for several kilometers in Beijing area, the Great Wall is the only man-made structure that could been seen in the space. The Summer Palace is a classic composition of ancient royal gardens, and the Forbidden City is the largest royal palaces in the world. However, the best representatives for Beijing are the vanishing Hutongs. Through hundreds of years, the life of common people in hutongs brings endless charm to the ancient capital, Beijing. The hutong in Beijing is not only the living environment of common people but also a kind of architecture. Usually, there is a complex courtyard inside hutong with 4 to 10 families of about 20 people. Therefore, life in hutongs is full of friendliness and human kindness.Welcome to the modern city, Beijing, which will impress you deeply and will never leave you any regrets if you have chance to visit here.2014年6月英语四级听力原文(卷二)Short Conversation1. M: Did you buy any of the sweaters that we are on sale?W: Buy any? I got five of them. They were such a good bargain.Q: What does the woman say about the sweaters?2. W: I have trouble concentrating when my roommate talk so loud on her mobile p hone.M: why don’t you just ask her to lower her voice?Q: What does the man suggest the woman do?3. W: Wendy’s in the basement, trying to fix the washing machine.M: Shouldn’t she be working on her annual report?Q: What does the man mean?4. W: What happened to the painting that used to be on the wall?M: It fell down and the glass broke. I’m having it reframed.Q: What do we learn from the conversation?5. M: You m ust have left the camera in the market. It’s a very expensive camera yo u know.W: But I tell you that I didn’t take it. I remember clearly that you put it on the dre ssing table.Q: What does the woman say about the camera?6. W: There is a good comedy on at the theatre Royal next Saturday. If you like, I can book four seats for us.M: All right. I’ll ask Janet if she is free then. I’ll let you know tomorrow.Q: What does the woman suggest they do next Saturday?7. W: We’ve opened the first box. Look! Some of these books are soaked.M: They should’ve used waterproof wrappings. What are we going to do about it? I t’s too late to order replacements.Q: What do we learn about the conversation?8. W: Professor Johnson said you can pick up your term paper at her office.M: So she has graded it?Q: What can we infer from the conversation?W: Can I help you?M: Well. I’ m not .I think so. You see, actually, I’m getting married soon. And my friends want to buy me presents things.W: And would you like somethings for the kitchen.M: Yes, that’s right. I thought if I could find out things about kitchen things. They would be the best sorts of presents.W: Well. I suppose the first thing you need is a cooker. Do you like a electron one or a gas one?M: Em. I think I probably prefer a gas one. But cookers are very expensive. Aren’t they? How much is this one?W: It’s one hundred and seventy five cent, including tax and delivery. It’s a very go od one though.M: But It’s a lot of money. Isn’t it?What sorts of things could I ask people to buy? You know, cheaper.W: Well. You need some pans. Won’t you? A set of pans, I suppose. and drying pa ns. Do you like cooking?M: Yes. I suppose so.W: Well. In that case, you might like a mixer. If you make cakes and things like th at. It’ll save you a lot of time. And a blender too. That’s good if you make soup and thi ngs.M: Em. That’s a sort.W: Something else you might use is a set of these knifes, you know,carving knifes, bread knifes,steak knifes, fruit knifes, potato peeling knifes.M: Haven’t seen or ever knew so many sorts.W: Oh, Yeah. Come over here and I’ll show you some more.9-11Q9 Why is the man is in the kitchen ware shop?Q10 Why does the woman want to know whether the man likes cooking?Q11 What does the man say he has never realized?Good transportation is very important in winter. If you have a car, make sure it is ready for the cold weather. Keep the gas tank as nearly full as you can. This will keep water o ut of the tank and will be a reserve in case you get into trouble. If a storm traps you in your car, there are some steps you should take for your own safety. Do not tend to wal k to find help. You may quickly lose your way in blowing and drifting snow. Your chan ces of being found are better if you stay in your car. Keep a downwind window open sli ghtly for fresh air. Freezing rain can seal off your car and lock you inside. Run the engi ne and heater once in a while. Keep the same downwind window open while the engine is running. Make sure that snow has not blocked the exhaust pipe. Clap your hands and move your arms and legs from time to time. Do not stay in one position too long. But, do not move too much. Exercise warms you up, but it also causes you to lose body heat. If more than one person is in the car, do not sleep at the same time. One person should always be awake. If you are alone, stay awake as long as you can. Turn on the inside l ight at night. This would make your car more visible to rescue crews. Don’t panic. Stay with your car.Question 16-18 are based on the passage you have just heard.16. What does the speaker say you should do in winter with your car?17. What should you avoid doing if a storm traps you in the car?18. Why is too much exercise undesirable when you are trapped in a car by a winter storm?。