大学英语四级听力预测题(四)及答案

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大学英语四级听力历年试题及答案

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2000年1月大学英语四级(4)真题试卷1. A) a .B) .C) a .D) .2. A) .B) .C) ’t ’s.D) ’t .3. A) a .B) a .C) .D) .4. A) .B) a .C) .D) a .5. A) ’s .B) .C) .D) ’t a .6. A) . .B) . .C) .D) o’.7. A) .B) .C) .D) ’t .8. A) ’t .B) ’t a .C) a .D) .9. A) a o’ .B) .C) .D) a .10. A) . a .B) . .C) . .D) . a .11 14 .11. A) A .B) A .C) ’s .D) .12. A) .B) .C) .D) .13. A) .B) .C) .D) .14. A) .B) .C) .D) .15 17 .15. A) .B) ’t .C) ’t .D) .16. A) .B) .C) .D) .17. A) .B) ’t .C) .D) a .18 20 .18. A) .B) .C) .D) .19. A) .B) .C) .D) .20. A) .B) .C) .D) .2000年6月大学英语四级(4)真题试卷1. A) .B) .C) a .D) ’t .2. A) .B) .C) .D) .3. A) ’s .B) ’s .C) .D) .4. A) ’t .B) ’t .C) .D) .5. A) .B) a .C) .D) .6. A) .B) .C) .D) a .7. A) ’s .B) ’s .C) ’s .D) ’s .8. A) A .B) A .C) A .D) A .9. A) .B) .C) .D) .10. A) A .B) a .C) a .D) .11 14 .11. A) .B) .C) .D) .12. A) .B) .C) .D) .13. A) .B) .C) .D) .14. A) .B) .C) .D) .15 17 .15. A) .B) .C) .D) .16. A) .B) .C) .D) .17. A) .B) .C) .D) .18 20 .18. A) .B) .C) .D) .19. A) 300 .B) .C) .D) ’s .20. A) .B) 40 .C) .D) 100 .2001年1月大学英语四级(4)真题试卷1. A) .B) ’s .C) a .D) .2. A) a .B) a .C) .D) a .3. A) ’s a .B) .C) ’s .D) .4. A) a .B) a .C) ’s .D) ’s .5. A) .C) .D) .6. A) .B) A .C) A .D) .7. A) .B) .C) .D) a .8. A) .B) a .C) .D) .9. A) .B) .C) .10. A) .B) ’t .C) ’s .D) .11 13 .11. A) a .B) a .C) a .D) a India.12. A) .B) .C) .D) .13. A) .B) .C) .D) ’s .14 16 .14. A) .B) a .C) .D) .15. A) .B) .C) .D) .16. A) .B) .C) .D) .17 20 .17. A) .B) .C) .D) .18. A) .B) .C) .D) .19. A) .B) .C) .D) ’ .20. A) .B) .C) ’s .D) ’ .2001年6月大学英语四级(4)真题试卷1. A) A .B) A .C) A a .D) A .2. A) .B) .C) .D) .3. A) a .B) .C) ’t .D) a a .4. A) .B) .C) a .D) .5. A) a .B) .C) a .D) .6. A) .B) .C) ’t .D) .7. A) 5:10.B) 5:00.C) 4:30.D) 5:15.8. A) .B) .C) .D) .9. A) a .B) a .C) .D) a .10. A) .B) .C) .D) .2002年1月大学英语四级(4)真题试卷1. A) a .B) ’s .C) ’s .D) ’t .2. A) ’t .B) .C) .D) .3. A) a .B) a .C) a .D) a .4. A) ’s .B) ’s .C) .D) ’s .5. A) .B) .C) .D) .6. A) .B) .C) .D) a .7. A) .B) .C) .D) .8. A) .B) .C) a .D) .9. A) . ’s .B) .C) . ’s .D) ’t .10. A) a .B) a .C) a .D) a .11 13 .11. A) ’t ’s .B) .C) .D) .12. A) .B) .C) .D) .13. A) .B) .C) .D) .14 16 .14. A) .B) .C) .D) a .15. A) .B) .C) .D) .16. A) .B) .C) .D) .17 20 .17. A) a .B) .C) London .D) .18. A) .B) .C) a .D) .19. A) .B) .C) .D) .20. A) ’t ’ .B) .C) .D) .2002年6月大学英语四级(4)真题试卷1. A) .B) .C) .D) .2. A) A .C) A .D) .3. A) a .B) .C) .D) a .4. A) .B) ’t .C) .D) .5. A) .B) .C) .D) ’t ’s .6. A) .B) .C) .7. A) .B) ’s .C) .D) ’s .8. A) a .B) .C) 9:14.D) ’s .9. A) a .B) a ’s.C) a .D) a .10. A) a .B) .C) a .D) .11 13 .11. A) .B) .C) .D) .12. A) –’t .B) .C) .D) .13. A) .B) .C) .D) .14 17 .14. A) A .B) A .C) A .D) .15. A) .B) .C) .D) .16. A) .B) .C) .D) .17. A) .B) .C) .D) .18 20 .18. A) .B) .C) .D) 14 .19. A) .B) .C) .D) .20. A) .B) .C) .D) a .2003年1月大学英语四级(4)真题试卷1. A) .B) .C) .D) .2. A) ’s , .C) ’s .D) ’s .3. A) .B) .C) .D) .4. A) .B) .C) .D) .5. A) .B) a .C) .D) .6. A) ’s .B) .C) .7. A) .B) 7 o’.C) ’t 7 o’.D) ’t .8. A) ’s a .B) ’s .C) ’s ’s .D) ’s a .9. A) .B) .C) .D) .10. A) .B) ’t .C) a .D) ’s .2003年6月大学英语四级(4)真题试卷1. A) a .B) a .C) a .D) a .2. A) .B) .C) a .D) .3. A) ’s .B) ’s .C) a .D) .4. A) .B) .C) .D) .5. A) a .B) a .C) .D) ’t .6. A) 8 .B) .C) .D) .7. A) .B) .C) .D) a .8. A) a .B) a .C) a .D) .9. A) a .B) .C) a .D) .10. A) ’s .B) ’s .C) ’s .D) ’s .11 13 .11. A) .B) .C) .D) .12. A) .B) .C) .D) .13. A) a .B) ’t .C) .D) .14 16 .14. A) a .B) a .C) .D) a .15. A) .B) .C) .D) .16. A) .B) .C) .D) .17 20 .17. A) .B) .C) .D) .18. A) .B) .C) .D) .19. A) a .B) .C) .D) a Britain.20. A) .B) 1948.C) .D) 1881.2003年9月大学英语四级(4)真题试卷1. A) a .B) .C) .D) .2. A) .B) .C) .D) ’s .3. A) a .B) a .C) a .D) a .4. A) .B) a .C) a .D) .5. A) .B) .C) .D) .6. A) .B) .C) a .D) a .7. A) .B) .D) a .8. A) .B) a .C) .D) ’s .9. A) .B) ’s .C) ’s .D) .10. A) ’s .B) ’s .C) ’s .D) ’s .11 13 .11. A) .B) .D) .12. A) .B) .C) .D) .13. A) .B) .C) .D) .14 17 .14. A) .B) a .C) .D) .15. A) AB) A .C) A .D) A .16. A) .B) .C) .D) .17. A) .B) .C) 55,000.D) .18 20 .18. A) A Bridge.B) A .C) A .D) A Bridge.19. A) .B) .C) .D) .20. A) .B) .C) .D) .2003年12月大学英语四级(4)真题试卷1. A) .B) .C) .D) a a .2. A) .B) .C) ’t a .D) .3. A) ’s .B) .C) .D) .4. A) a .B) a .C) .D) a .5. A) .B) .C) ’s .D) .6. A) . .B) . ’s .C) .D) . ’s .7. A) ’t .B) a .C) .D) a .8. A) ’t .B) ’s .C) .D) .9. A) a .B) .C) a .D) .10. A) .B) .C) .D) .11 13 . 11. A) .B) .C) .D) .12. A) .B) .C) .D) .13. A) a .B) .C) .D) .14 16 .14. A) ’t .B) .C) .D) .15. A) .B) .C) .D) a .16. A) .B) .C) .D) .17 20 .17. A) ’s .B) .C) .D) ’s a .18. A) a .B) A a .C) A .D) A a .19. A) A .B) .C) A .D) .20. A) .B) London.C) a .D) .2004年6月大学英语四级(4)真题试卷1. A) .B) 'sC) a .D) .2. A) .B) . .C) . .。

大学英语四级(听力篇章)专项练习试卷4(题后含答案及解析)

大学英语四级（听力篇章）专项练习试卷4(题后含答案及解析) 题型有：1.听力原文：Saving money is a first step toward wealth. Putting money away for the future also supports the banking system. Banks need a supply of savings to provide money for loans. In the United States, people who want to start a savings have many choices. Banks, savings-and-loans and credit unions are traditional places to open an account.[17]Credit unions are cooperatives for people who are linked in some way. For example, the members may work for a university or a government agency. Most credit unions are non-profit organizations. Savers have their money guaranteed up to one hundred thousand dollars. Banks and other financial organizations pay interest on savings accounts. But the interest rates are low. Certificates of deposit are another way to save. They pay higher interest rates. With a certificate of deposit, a person agrees not to withdraw an amount of money for a period of time. The term could be three months, or it could be several years. Longer terms, and larger amounts, pay higher interest. People can withdraw their money early but at a cost. Another way to save is through a money market fund. This is a kind of mutual fund. Mutual funds invest money from many people. Money market funds pay higher interest than savings accounts. The money is usually placed in short-term government securities. Money market funds, however, may not be federally guaranteed like other kinds of savings. 16. What are the traditional places to open an account in the United States?17. Which group can form a credit union?18. Which way of saving may not be federally guaranteed?1．A．Banks, government agencies and credit unions.B．Banks, deposit unions and money market funds.C．Banks, savings-and-loans and deposit unions.D．Banks, savings-and-loans and credit unions.正确答案：D解析：短文中说到：传统的可以开账户的场所是银行、储蓄与贷款协会以及信贷互助会。

英语四级考试听力预测练习题及答案

英语四级考试听力预测练习题及答案【听全文】According to Business Insider, Apple has dropped the prices of several iPhone models in China. The discount comes as Apple struggles with dwindling iPhone revenue.The international tech company cited economic factors in China as just one of many factors involved in the reduced revenue guidance it issued for its fiscal first quarter of 2019. The tech giant has lowered prices for all models of the iPhone X, the iPhone 8, and the iPhone 7 by 300 to 500 yuan or roughly $44 to $75.1.Why did Apple cut price of several models of the Iphone?A. To increase its revenue in China.B. To achieve the revenue goal in the first quarter.C. To dispose of the inventory.D. To release a new model of mobile phone.答案：A【听全文】According to , Emma Haruka Iwao, a Google employee, just broke the world record for calculating the value of pi.Google announced the accomplishment in a blog post on Thursday, and said that Iwao's team smashed the Guinness World Records title for the most accurate value of pi. Using Google Compute Engine, which is powered by Google Cloud, Iwao managed to calculate pi, marking a major milestone in mathematics.1.What did Emma Haruka Iwao break the world record for?A. Working out the most difficult Mathematical problem.B. Accomplishing the project of Google Cloud.C. Smashing the Google Computer Engine.D. Calculating the most accurate value of pi.答案：D【听全文】According to Business Insider, millennials and baby boomers definitely live different types of lives. For instance, millennials want their jobs to give them meaning and baby boomers were more focused on stability. They are also waiting to get married. Only 26 percent of millennials get married between 18 and 32. Millennials are also a lot more health conscious and making changes in the food industry.1.What do baby boomers care more about?A. Stable jobs.B. Eating habits.C. Health consciousness.D. Meaning of work.答案：A【听全文】Apple Inc's streaming music service has beat out competitor Spotify in its number of paid subscribers in the United States.Reuters reportsa person familiar with the matter said Tuesday that Apple's music service had 28 million subscribers at the end of February, while Spotify had 26 million paid subscribers. Both companies charge $9.99 a month for subscriptions. Spotify, however, has more total listeners in the U.S. due to its ad-supported free service tier that includes fewer features.1.What did Spotify perform better than Apple Inc's music service?A. Its paid subscribers.B. Its free service edition subscribers.C. Its music service features.D. Its subscription fees.答案：B【听全文】According to Business Insider, "An American Airlines passenger was taken into custody on Friday after touching people's faces, spraying them with an unknown substance, and then jumping out the plane after landing." The man was 25-years-old and can eventually face trespassing charges after his bid to escape the plane at Sky Harbor International Airport.As of now, none of the passengers want to press charges.1.Why was the American Airline passenger taken into custody on Friday?A. He was suspected of intruding others.B. He was smoking in the plane toilet.C. He was jumping out the plane before takeoff.D.He was a prisoner escaping from the jail.答案：A【听全文】Huawei is leading the pack with respect to international patent applications. According to Reuters, the Chinese telecoms giant accounts for more than half of the applications to the World Intellectual Property Organization. In 2019, Huawei made 5,405 patent applications to the U.N. body, up from 4,024 in 2017. Huawei has been under pressure since the United States demanded its allies bar Chinese vendors from participating in building 5G networks, due to national security concerns.1.Why did the United States demand its allies bar Huawei?A. For its excessive patents applications.B. For safety issues.C. For unfair competitions.D. For the domestic demands.答案：B【听全文】Fox employees are fearing for their jobs after the company has been acquired by Disney. After Disney closed on its $71.3 billion acquisition of 21st Century Fox’s film and TV assets layoffs were expected to follow. Now, according to SF Gate, as many as 4,000 Fox employees could be firedfrom their jobs. Among those let go were the head of Fox's distribution Chris Aronson and president of international distribution Andrew Cripps. At this point, employees are saying that they are in a "wait and see" mode.1.What are employees of 21st Century Fox’s film and TV fearing?A. They might be laid off after the acquisition.B.They might be forced to retain the job but suspend the salary.C. They might have to take the pay cuts.D. They might have to overwork.答案：A【听全文】According to a study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, certain vitamins and supplements may be a waste of money. The study reviewed data and trials from 2012 to 2017 and found that most multivitamins and supplements of vitamin C, vitamin D, and calcium do not provide additional benefits for the prevention of cardiovascular disease, heart attack or stroke. Dr. David Jenkins, the study's lead author told Business Insider,"We were surprised to find so few positive effects of the most common supplements that people consume".1.What did the study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology show?A. Vitamins and supplements may not provide health benefits.B. Vitamins and calcium may prevent heart attack and stroke.C. Most common supplements have adverse reaction.D. Some supplements have additional benefits答案：A【听全文】Reuters reports China Aircraft Leasing Group Holdings has put its order for 100 Boeing 737 MAX jets on hold, until it is assured of the aircraft's safety. The Hong Kong-listed lessor, which is controlled by the state-owned conglomerate China Everbright Group, placed an order for 50 aircraft in June 2017 and later expanded that order. The first MAX jet was expected to be delivered in the third quarter, according to the report.1.Why did China Aircraft Leasing Group Holdings lay aside its order for Boeing 737 MAX jets?A. They had a poor perform in the third quarter.B. The delivery date was delayed.C. They need more money on expansion .D. The safety of the aircraft cannot be guaranteed.答案：D【听全文】According to Reuters, federal health officials at the CDC said on Monday that the United States recorded 71 new measles cases last week, a 13 percent increase as the country faces its second-worst outbreak of the disease in almost two decades. The U.S. outbreak is part of a worldwide rise in the once nearly eradicated disease. The World Health Organization reported last week that global cases had risen nearly four-fold in the first quarter of 2019 to 112,163 compared with the same period last year.A vocal fringe of parents in the United States oppose vaccines, believing, contrary to scientific evidence, that ingredients in them can cause autism or other disorders.1.Why do a fringe of parents oppose vaccines?A. It may lead to autism and other disorders.B. It is contrary to scientific evidence.C. It has no effect on measles.D. It can eradicate the disease.答案：A【听全文】According to a report by Reuters, on Thursday, US Vice President Mike Pence said that US-Mexico talks would continue on Thursday and reiterated President Donald Trump's stance that Mexico must increase its efforts to stem immigration at the border. Pence told reporters that talks were setto resume under the US State Department, adding that discussions on Wednesday between US and Mexican officials had been positive. Reuters reports that Mexican officials bumped up efforts to stem the flow of Central American migrants crossing the border to the United States, with Mexican soldiers, armed police and migration officials blocking migrants along its own southern border with Guatemala.1.What are the US-Mexico talks about?A. Restrain immigration at the border.B. Resume immigration inspection.C. Stem the flow of United States migrants.D. Strengthen military force along its border.答案：A【听全文】According to Mother Nature Network, Researchers at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew and Stockholm University recently found that at least 571 plant species have gone extinct since 1750. The figure was calculated when study co-author Kew scientist Rafael Govaerts reviewed all publications on plant extinctions over more than 30 years and found the number to be four times more than the current listing of extinct plants. It's also twice the number of all bird, mammal and amphibian extinctions combined. Researchers say the data suggests plant extinction is happening about 500 times faster than what would be expected without human intervention.1.What did researchers find about plant extinction?A.Extinct plants are four times more than the existing plant species.B. Human intervention has sped plant extinctions in recent years.C. The number of plant extinctions is about 500 in 30 years.D. 571 plant species have died out since 1750.答案：D【听全文】Beginning as early as next year, NASA plans to make the International Space Station available to space tourists and other business ventures. While the news may sound exciting, the cost to visit is far beyond what most of us can afford. According to Gizmodo, a stay aboard the ISS will cost $35,000 per night. Visitors will be allowed to stay on the station for up to 30 days, which would add up to over $1 million. Each short-duration stay will include four seats, meaning NASA could earn as much as $4.2 million per mission.1.How much will it cost for a space tourist to stay aboard per night?A. 35,000B. 1 millionC. 4.2 millionD. 30,000答案：A【听全文】A new study found taking a walk in the woods has measurable health benefits. Research conducted by Tokyo Professor Yoshifumi Miyazaki shows spending time in nature can lower your blood pressure and decrease stress hormones for days following your forest walk. According to Lifehacker, Dr. Miyazaki's research shows that keeping a plant in your home or workplace can also offer health benefits. Dr. Miyazaki's current research includes examining whether a VR simulation of a forest can give some of the same benefits.1.What has the new study found according to the passage?A.Walking in the woods is beneficial to your health.B.Keeping a plant in your workplace can improve your efficiency.C. Low blood pressure is linked to stress hormones.D.VR technology provides some benefits in physical examine.答案：A【听全文】Business Insider reports that a rumor which started online and has since gone viral is at the heart of the KFC free food scam. KFC South Africa has discredited reports that a student was arrested after pretending to be an executive from the fast-food brand to get free food from restaurants around Durban, South Africa.The Daily Mail reported that the now-viral story was spurred by media coverage that began with a "rumor"saying a 27-year-old man entered KFC stores and told employees that he worked inthe fast-food company's head office before testing food in the kitchen. KFC South Africa tweeted: "It would be legendary if only it were true. Fake is as far as it gets with this story."1.Why did the student pretend to be an executive from the fast-food brand?A. To get free food.B. To get a job.C. To test food.D. To become an online celebrity.答案：A【听全文】A bacteria that causes a rare and deadly type of pneumonia has been found in one of America's largest auto manufacturing plants. Ford Motor Company told employees in a letter on June 20th that Legionella was found in three locations across the plant,including two bathrooms and the medical department. According to Business Insider, Ford reported that the total count of Legionella bacteria was not enough to warrant shutting down the plant to disinfect. Approximately 6,100 Americans are diagnosed with the illness every year, and around 10% of those who develop Legionnaires' disease die from it. The CDC says Legionella develops naturally in streams and lakes, but proper water management programs are necessary to prevent it.1.What did Ford Motor say in the letter to their employees?A.They shut down the plant to disinfect.B. They laid off 6100 employees diagnosed with the illness.C. They found bacteria in streams near the plant.D. They identified bacteria in three locations across the plant.答案：D【听全文】HuffPost reports that the Santa Anita Park racetrack reached an agreement with the California Horse Racing Board, pledging to immediately implement upgraded safety measures amid the ongoing furor over a spate of horse deaths at the popular sporting venue. Under the new guidelines, a team of five people will conduct an additional review of horses' "medical, training and racing history" and be given the authority to scratch animals that aren't deemed fit to compete. The move comes amid national outrage over the deaths at Santa Anita Park. Today 29 horses have died since that season began in December. There are still six race days left in the season.1.What did the Santa Anita Park racetrack pledge to do according to the passage?A. Investigate the cause of horse deaths.B. Kill horses that aren’t fit to compete.C.Take upgraded safety measures instantly.D. Conduct a review of the sporting venue.答案：C【听全文】CNN reports that new research has shown that E-cigarette flavoring may be dangerous to your health. According to a new study published in the Journal of the American College Of Cardiology, the flavoring can damage cells that line your blood vessels and eventually damage your heart. The study adds to a growing body of evidence that the flavored "e-liquids" used in vapes can hinder human cells' ability to survive and function. The authors say these changes, some observed in the absence of nicotine, are known to play a role in heart disease.1.What is the possible cause of heart disease in E-cigarettes?A. nicotineB. flavoringC. tobaccoD. blood vessel答案：B【听全文】According to Automotive News, China will impose additional tariffs on US goods.Those goods range from frozen vegetables to liquefied natural gas, but the list includes 5,140 additional products. The revised target list of tariffs totals $60 billion worth of goods, China's finance ministrysaid the import tariffs are between 5-and-25 percent, which will begin on June 1st. The ministry added that the latest tariffs are in response to US unilateralism towards trade with China.1.Which one is true about the latest tariffs policy of China?A.Levy extra tariffs on US products.B.Impose $60 billion import tariffs on US goods.C.Put tariffs on 5% to 25% products.D.Include 5140 products in total.答案：A【听全文】According to Business Insider, a professor at New York University thinks Tesla will be acquired this year. Two months ago, Scott Galloway predicted that 2019 is the year things will unravel for the electric car maker.And two months later, this prediction is coming true. On the year, Tesla's stock price is down more than 40-percent, but it has fallen about 30-percent in the last month. Galloway said that he thinks investors are finally fed up, which will lead Tesla shares to fall below $100. That's when Galloway thinks the electric car maker will be acquired by a larger automaker.1.What does the professor at New York University think of Tesla?A.It will face a big fall in stock price.B.It will try to attract more investors.C.It will lay off 30% of employees.D.It will be bought by other automakers.答案：D【听全文】Working out can positively impact overall health and well-being in many ways, so it's no surprise that exercise also influences the skin--for better or for worse. According to Business Insider, exercise can give the skin a slight glow and help it look healthier because of the increased blood flow. However, working out can also cause chafing and rashes. pores can become clogged if makeup is worn during a workout, or if sweat isn't washed off after hitting the gym. Likewise, rosacea may worsen because of the increased blood flow to the skin. And there's always the risk of contracting some kind of fungal infection, like athlete's foot, from the locker room!1.How does exercise influence our skin negatively according to the passage?A. It may give the skin a slight glow.B. It may spoil your makeup when you sweat a lot.C. It may cause rashes and clog your pores.D. It may slow down your blood flow to the skin答案：C【听全文】SpaceX is about to launch its third-ever Falcon Heavy rocket and according to founder and CEO Elon Musk, it will be the "most difficult launch ever." That's because the mission will take multiple rocket-engine firings and last about six hours. Stacked inside of the rocket are 24 different government and commercial satellites that together weigh about 8,150 pounds. According to Business Insider, after the behemoth of a rocket launches from the pad, SpaceX has to deploy the two dozen spacecraft into multiple orbits around Earth over several hours.1.Why is the mission most difficult ever?A.It’s the third-heaviest rocket.B.The mission will take multiple rocket-engine firings.C.The mission will last about 24 hours.D.It’s the first commercial satellite.答案：B【听全文】Smartphones can be a powerful and useful tool, but it can also be your biggest distraction. Here are some ways that smartphones can be delaying you from your success, according to Business Insider. The biggest destruction is mindlessly checking emails and social media on your phone and taking you out of a state of productivity. Another fall is frequently taking out your smartphone to snap photos. It's keeping you from livingin the moment. Try and limit the amount of time the device is used to live more in the moment and be as productive as possible.1.Why do we need to limit the amount of time of using the smartphone?A. It's keeping you from snapping photos.B. It’s taking you out of a state of distraction.C. It limits your mind in checking emails and social media.D. It’s stopping you from living in the moment.答案：D【听全文】According to Business Insider, Apple, one of the richest and most valuable companies on the planet, has pledged its support to help rebuild Notre Dame. The company's CEO, Tim Cook, announced Apple's involvement in a tweet on Tuesday morning. The Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris is an iconic building, having been constructed in the 12th century and surviving more than 850 years of existence. French President Emmanuel Macron called the Notre-Dame fire a "terrible tragedy," but promised the French people they will "rebuild this cathedral together''.1.What do we learn about the Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris according to the passage?A. It’s one of the most valuable building on the planet.B. It was constructed 85 years ago.C. It was built in the 12th century.D. It has been funded by the company Apple.答案：C【听全文】It's widely known that diet and lifestyle play a significant role in developing coronary artery disease. The condition creates plaque buildup on artery walls, which can cause a heart attack or a stroke when an artery is completely blocked. However, a new study shows genetics may play a bigger role in developing the disease than researchers thought. According to UPI, Swedish researchers now say that over 30 percent of heart disease cases are caused by genetic factors. Previous analysis indicated certain genetic risk codes linked to heart disease were inheritable in only 22 percent of cases.1.What does the passage say is an bigger role in developing the disease?A. Diet and lifestyle.B. Genetic factors.C. Blocked blood vessel.D. Inheritable diseases.答案：B【听全文】A number of U.S. companies are warning the Trump administration that a citizenship question on the 2020 Census would harm business if it leads to an undercount of immigrants. They say the question could undermine thedata they use to place stores, plan inventory and plot ad campaigns. The main purpose of the Census, which occurs every 10 years, is to draw voting districts and divide some $800 billion in federal programs. For companies, it provides the most detailed picture available of consumer and labor markets. Under the current administration's proposal, the Census would ask whether respondents are citizens of the United States for the first time in 70 years.1.What is the main purpose of the Census?A. To provide information of consumer and labor markets.B. To draw voting districts and allocate funds.C. To count the number of immigrants.D. To execute the administration's proposal.答案：B【听全文】According to Automotive News, Ford Motor Company announced it will stop building the Fusion midsize sedan in North America in 2020.The discontinuation of the Fusion lineup is the result of a rapidly shrinking sedan market. Ford is pivoting to meet the needs of buyers, who are currently more interested in crossovers. The Mustang will be the only passenger vehicle left in Ford's lineup.1.What is the cause of discontinuation of the Fusion lineup?A. Shrinking market.B. The arrival of new models.C. Shortage of funds.D. Buyers' complaint.答案：A【听全文】The wedding of Shari Amiran and Aaron Azhar could have looked like many others but instead it became truly unique, celebrated and streamed online through zoom. Organizing the online streaming of a wedding ceremony through zoom was not as easy as it may sound say the newlyweds. Sharise was in a house dress, not a wedding gown,the groom on top of getting married was also a DJ and emcee. Hundreds of guests were there to witness their happy day, just as planned only through the screens of their computers.1.What makes Shari Amiran and Aaron Azhar’s wedding truly unique?A. The bride was in a house dress.B. Hundreds of guests witnessed their happy day.C. The couple celebrated their wedding online through an App Zoom.D. The groom was also a DJ and MC.答案：C【听全文】Researchers are revisiting old studies in an effort to help us all learn how to forgive others and live healthier lives. According to CNN, a 2009 study found that harboring anger and hostility was linked with increasedcoronary events, such as heart attack among otherwise healthy people. The findings led researchers to explore the benefits of forgiveness. A 2016 study published in the Annals of Behavioral Medicine, found that over time, increases in forgiveness are associated with decreases in stress and that forgiveness might provide some protective health benefits.1.What does the study published in the Annals of Behavioral Medicine show?A. People with heart attack should forgive others.B. Hostility deprives us of healthier lives.C.Forgiveness are associated with anger.D.Increases in forgiveness are linked with decreases in stress.答案：D21/ 21。

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Section A Test 111. W: What is on your mind, dear?M: I applied for a job as a lifeguard at the community pool. I‟ll be earning pretty good money if I get it. But right now, I‟m kind of short of cash.Q: What‟s worrying the man?[D]【解析】对话中男士虽然假设自己得到那份工作后会有很多钱，但眼下他缺钱（short ofcash ），故答案为 D 。

12. M: Everything is becoming computerized these days, but the trouble is I hate the computer forit‟s so complicated.W: You need to know something about the computer. It‟s not that difficult once you understand it.Q: What do we learn from the conversation?[A]【解析】男士觉得电脑很复杂，因而讨厌它。

而女士说一旦了解了就不觉得那么难了，故可判断她面对电脑更轻松自如，即 A 。

13. W: What do you think of the play?M: The dialog is over my head. I‟ve only understood about half of it. Let‟s hope the second ha lfis better.Q: What does the man think of the first half of the play?[B]【解析】B 项中的 beyond comprehension “难以理解”，是对原文 over my head 的同义表达。

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2021年12月四级考试预测押题卷（四）Part I Writing(30minutes)Directions:For this part,you are allowed30minutes to write an essay.Suppose you have two ways to learn about other countries:one is to travel abroad and the other to obtain the information online.You are to make a choice. Write an essay to explain the reasons for your choice.You should write at least120words but no more than180 words.Part II Listening Comprehension(25minutes)Section AQuestions1and2are based on the news report you have just heard.1.A)Because the storm had cut power to them.B)Because the roads to them had been flooded.C)Because there might be mud slides.D)Because there might be tsunami.2.A)It is expected to last until Saturday afternoon.B)It has caused over300traffic deaths.C)It is the strongest one in years.D)It will be at its strongest on Saturday afternoon.Questions3and4are based on the news report you have just heard.3.A)A car crash.B)A bushfire.C)A burglary.D)A terrorist attack.4.A)More than15homes had moved our.B)More than50homes had joined the fight.C)They had not had the fire under control yet.D)They had found a way to put out the fire.Questions5to7are based on the news report you have just heard.5.A)They are useful in terms of security but have rusted.B)They are useful in terms of security but not beautiful.C)They are no longer strong enough to protect the tower.D)They are no longer needed as a photo spot.6.A)It is the most visited monument in the world.B)It is totally free of charge for visiting.C)The entry to the forecourt of the tower is free.D)The entry to the forecourt of the tower will be charged.7.A)Less visitor entrances.C)Ornamental lights.B)More security guards.D)Better elevators.Section BQuestions8to11are based on the conversation you have just heard.8.A)He played tennis for his high school team.B)He played football for his high school team.C)He played tennis starting from his junior year.D)He played tennis starting from his senior year.9.A)Tennis.B)Basketball.C)Golf.D)Volleyball.10.A)Because he has a lot in common with the woman.B)Because he thinks the woman is a good player.C)Because his team lacks girl players.D)Because his team can learn a lot from the woman.11.A)Join the man to watch a match.B)Visit a new stadium with the man.C)Watch the man play in a match.D)Join the man to play in a match. Questions12to15are based on the conversation you have just heard.12.A)An interview between a customer and a shopping assistant.B)An interview between an airport staff and a passenger.C)A conversation between two working staff about the airport’s future improvement.D)A conversation between an air-hostess and a passenger about the inflight meal service.13.A)Because many people want to stay in shape.B)Because he wants to take every chance to improve his health.C)Because many people are tired after long flights.D)Because massaging will be a good way to kill time.14.A)Seasonal ones.B)Fresh ones.C)Local ones.D)Juicy ones.15.A)Disappointing.B)Satisfying.C)Outdated.D)Lovely.Section CQuestions16to18are based on the passage you have just heard.16.A)Because the planets are the same size as Earth.B)Because the planets are similar in many aspects to Earth.C)Because the planets are capable of supporting life.D)Because the planets have water on their surface.17.A)They are rocky planets.B)They are gaseous like Jupiter.C)They are covered by water.D)They are covered by sea ice.18.A)Because it has the right temperature and enough greenhouse gases.B)Because it has the right amount of water and enough greenhouse gases.C)Because it has the right atmosphere and enough greenhouse gases.D)Because it has the right gravity and enough greenhouse gases.Questions19to21are based on the passage you have just heard.19.A)They should be widely used in the field of social services.B)They should be blamed for the increasing unemployment.C)They should be taxed the same amount as the people they replace.D)They should be taxed more than the ordinary people.20.A)They will surely face massive unemployment.B)They will need less income tax to spend.C)They will have less income tax to spend.D)They will have no need to cope with the changes.21.A)Psychologists.C)Room cleaners.B)Police officers.D)Doctors.Questions22to25are based on the passage you have just heard.22.A)People who sleep late are smarter and more creative.B)People who sleep late are always late for their jobs.C)People who sleep late are easily irritated.D)People who sleep hate are slow and ineffective in their jobs.23.A)You will feel exhausted all day long.B)You can’t justify your lateness.C)You will be late for your work.D)You can’t find persuasive excuses.24.A)Because they can fully enjoy themselves late at night.B)Because they can fully concentrate their attention late at night.C)Because they can read the most fascinating book late at night.D)Because they can make rapid progress in mentality late at night.25.A)Group intelligence tests.C)Deductive reasoning tests.B)Emotional intelligence tests.D)Inductive reasoning tests.PartⅢReading Comprehension(40minutes)Section AQuestions26to35are based on the following passage.Ask a left-wing Briton what they believe about the safety of nuclear power,and you can guess their answer. Ask a right-wing American about the risks posed by climate change,and you can also make a___26___guess than if you didn’t know their political affiliation.Issues like these feel like they should be___27____by science,not our political tribes,but sadly,that’s not what happens.Psychology has long shown that education and intelligence won’t stop your politics from___28___your broader worldview,even if those beliefs do not match the hard evidence.Instead,your ability to weigh up the facts may depend on a less well-recognised trait-____29____.There is now a mountain of____30____to show that politics doesn’t just help predict people’s views on some scientific issues;it also affects how they interpret new information.This is why it is a___31___to think that you can somehow“correct”people’s views on an issue by giving them more facts,since study after study has shown that people have a tendency to___32___reject facts that don’t fit with their existing views.But smarter people shouldn’t be susceptible to prejudice swaying their opinions,right?Wrong.Other research shows that people with the most education,highest mathematical abilities,and the strongest tendencies to be reflective about their beliefs are the most____33____to resist information which should contradict their prejudices.This undermines the simplistic assumption that prejudices are the result of too much gut instinct and not enough deep thought.Rather,people who have the___34___for deeper thought about an issue can use those cognitive powers to justify what they already believe and find reasons to dismiss apparently___35___evidence.A)better I)flexibilityB)competitively J)identicalC)contrary K)informedD)curiosity L)likelyE)evidence M)mistakeF)explained N)selectivelyG)facility O)shapingH)factSection BHow to Fix the Internet[A]We have to fix the internet.After40years,it has begun to corrode,both itself and us.It is still a marvelous and miraculous invention,but now there are bugs in the foundation,bats in the belfry,and trolls in the basement.[B]I do not mean this to be one of those technophobic rants insulting the interne for rewiring our brains to give us the nervous attention span of Donald Trump on Twitter or pontificating about how we have to log off and smell the flowers.Those worries about new technologies have existed ever since Plato was concerned that the technology of writing would threaten memorization and oratory(演讲术).I love the interne and all of its digital offshoots.What I feel sad for is its decline.[C]There is a bug in its original design that at first seemed like a feature but has gradually,and now rapidly, been exploited by hackers and trolls and malevolent actors:Its packets are encoded with the address of their destination but not of their authentic origin.With a circuit-switched network,you can track or trace back the origins of the information,but that’s not true with the packet-switched design of the internet.[D]Compounding this was the architecture that Tim Berners-Lee and the inventors of the early browsers created for the World Wide Web.It brilliantly allowed the whole of the earth’s computers to be webbed together and navigated through hyperlinks.But the links were one-way.You knew where the links took you.But if you had a webpage or piece of content,you didn’t exactly know who was linking to you or coming to use your content.[E]All of that protected the potential for anonymity.You could make comments anonymously.Go to a webpage anonymously.Consume content anonymously.With a little effort,send email anonymously.And if you figured out a way to get into someone’s servers or databases,you could do it anonymously.[F]For years,the benefits of anonymity on the net outweighed its drawbacks.People felt more free to express themselves,which was especially valuable if they were holding different opinions or hiding a personal secret.This was celebrated in the famous1993New Yorker cartoon,“On the Internet,nobody knows you’re a dog.”[G]Now the problem is nobody can tell if you’re a troll.Or a hacker.Or a bot.Or a Macedonian(马其顿的) teenager publishing a story that the Pope has supported Trump.This has poisoned civil discourse,enabled hacking,permitted cyberbullying,and made email a risk.[H]The lack of secure identification and authentication(身份认证)inherent in the internet’s genetic code had also prevented easy transactions,obstructed financial inclusion,destroyed the business models of content creators,unleashed the overflow of spam(垃圾邮件)，and forced us to use passwords and two-factor authentication schemes that would have confused Houdini.The trillions being spent and the IQ points of computer science talent being allocated to tackle security issues make it a drag,rather that a spur,to productivity in some sectors.[I]It Plato’s Republic,we learn the tale of the Ring of Gyges.Put it on,and you’re invisible and anonymous. The question that Plato asks is whether those who put on the ring will be civil and moral.He thinks not,The internet has proven him correct.The web is no longer a place of community,no longer a marketplace.Every day more sites are eliminating comments sections.[J]If we could start from scratch,here’s what I think we would do：Greate a system that enables content producers to negotiate with aggregators(整合者)and search engines to get a royalty whenever their content is used,like ASCAP has negotiated for public performances and radio airings of its members’works.Embed(嵌入) a simple digital wallet and currency for quick and easy small payments for songs,blogs,articles,and whatever other digital content is for sale.Encode emails with an authenticated return or originating address.Enforce critical properties and security at the lowest levels of the system possible,such as in the hardware or in the programming language,instead of leaving it to programmers to incorporate security into every line of code they write.Build chips and machines that update the notion of an internet packet.For those who want,their packets could be encoded or tagged with metadata(元数据)that describe what they contain and give the rules for how it can be used.[K]Most internet engineers think that these reforms are possible,from Vint Cerf,the original TCP/IP coauthor,to Milo Medin of Google,to Howard Shrobe,the director of cybersecurity at MIT.“We don’t need to live in cyber hell,”Shrobe has argued.Implementing them is less a matter of technology than of cost and social will.Some people,understandably,will resist any reduction of anonymity,which they sometimes label privacy.[L]So the best approach,I think,would be to try to create a voluntary system,for those who want to use it,to have verified identification and authentication.People would not be forced to use such a system.If they wanted to communicate and surf anonymously,they could.But those of us who choose,at times,not to be anonymous and not to deal with people who are anonymous should have that right as well.That’s the way it works in the real world.[M]The benefits would be many.Easy and secure ways to deal with your finances and medical records.Small payment systems that could reward valued content rather than the current incentive to concentrate on clickbait for advertising.Less hacking,spamming,cyberbullying,trolling,and spewing of anonymous hate.And the possibility of a more civil discourse.36.The one-way hyperlinks enable users to do many things online anonymously.37.Although anonymity can make people conceal their identity online,now it has poisoned their online life.38.To adopt the voluntary system would be advantageous to our online life in a number of aspects.39.There are several ways to reduce anonymity if we can rebuild the internet from the very beginning.40.The author suggested inventing a system to let people go online anonymously or not as they wish.41.The author thinks the internet should be fixed not because he is afraid of new technologies but becauseproblems arise in it.42.Pubic opposition could become one of the biggest obstacles to carrying out the reforms.43.The hazard of anonymity mentioned by Plato has been shown on the internet.44.People used to think that anonymity online did more good than harm.45.It is the design of the internet that makes it impossible to find out where the information comes from. Section CPassage OneQuestions46to50are based on the following passage.In today’s world,online social media has become more powerful and the most destructive thing over worldwide.Although with time all generations have come to embrace the changes social network has brought about,teenagers and young adults are the most fanatic users of these sites.According to various research studies in the field of online social networks,it has been revealed that these sites are impacting the lives of the youth greatly. When using these sites such as Twitter,Facebook or Myspace,there are both positive and negative effects on the youth.Firstly,social media helps the youth and any other user updated with what is happening around the world, and helps the teenagers stay connected and interact with each other even if they are many miles apart.This strengthens their relationship.Even if they finished school and moved to different locations,they stay connected and update one another.In addition,social media sites have provided a platform whereby the youth can create groups and pages based on their common discipline and end up building connections and opportunities for their respective careers by updating various topics to discuss.Youth who have been interviewed say that social media has become their lifestyle and it makes their lives easier and more efficient.While on the one hand social network sites seem to bring people together and stay connected,on the other hand it causes many physical and mental health problems such as eyes infection,back problems,etc.Other negative effects of social networking various people suggested included encouraging poor spelling and grammar, exposing underage to online predators(捕食者),allowing spread of misinformation that is seen as fact, decreasing productivity as those who are supposed to e working spend time in the sites to chat,providing a perfect platform for cyberbullying and providing details that increase risks of identity theft.“The more social media we have,the more we think we’re connecting,yet we are really disconnecting from each other.”In conclusion,social networking clearly portrays both positive and negative effects on the youth.It is the decision of individuals whether to use it in a right way or wrong.46.According to the first paragraph,_______.A)both online and offline social media have developed quicklyB)social medial sites are always being attackedC)the effects of social medial were welcomed in the beginningD)the most crazy fans of social medial are the youth47.What is young people’s purpose in adopting the platform offered by social media sites?A.To improve their academic performance.B)To lay the foundation for their future careers.C)To practice their debate skills.D)To change their way of living.48.What does the author mainly imply about the disadvantages of social networking?A)Increasing the prevalence of oral errors.B)Putting minors in danger.C)Spreading falsehoods and rumors.D)Leaking users’personal information.49.The author’s attitude towards social media is______.A)objective B)positive C)negative D)impassive50.What’s the main topic of this passage?A)The introduction of online social media history.B)The research on online social media.C)The influence of online social media on the youth.D)The correct way to use online social media.Passage TwoQuestions51to55are based on the following passage.Cutting toxic levels of city air pollution to safer levels is simple,but not easy-it requires resolve.Yet,despite the key culprit(罪犯)in the UK being well known-diesel(柴油机的)vehicles-the government has been asleep at the wheel for years.Levels of nitrogen dioxide(二氧化氮)have been illegally high across much of the UK since2010.In2015 86%of major urban areas broke annual limits.Cutting this pollution means choking off diesel emissions and there is a wide range of effective measures available.Creating zones in city centres where polluting care are either banned or charged is important,while making cities safe for cycling cuts traffic too.Cleaner buses and taxis have an important role to play and change to the perverse taxes that encourage people to buy diesel over cleaner cars is needed.There is also some support for a revival of a scrappage scheme which saw dirty old bangers taken off the road.The environment and transport departments were well aware of all this and proposed many of these measures internally,only for the Treasury to reject most of them,arguing they“would be politically very difficult, especially given the impacts on motorists.”Motorists happen to be particularly badly exposed to air pollution,but the real political difficulty for the government is two humiliating legal defeats in two years where judges ruled its air pollution plans were so bad they were illegal.Ministers have now been forced to come up with a third plan,but clean air zones and car tax changes take time to clean up the air.Yet the UK government is also in the slow lane when it comes to emergency measures.When foul air descended on Paris in December,officials there swung into action.Public transport was made free and the number of cars allowed on roads was restricted,alternately barring those with odd and even licence plates.In the UK,during the same December smog,the government sent a few tweets.At the root of the problem are diesel cars,which successive governments across Europe have utterly failed to ensure meet legal emissions limits when driving in real-world conditions on the road.The gaming of regulatory tests by carmakers was blown open by the Volkswagen scandal.The scandal of governments prioritising supposed driver freedom over the lungs and health of their citizens is only now playing out.51.What does the author think of fixing air pollution in the first paragraph？A)It is a piece of cake.B)It needs political will.C)It is the main problem.D)It has a lone way to go.52.The aim of those in favor of a scrappage scheme is______.A)to reduce diesel emissions B)to encourage the use of old carsC)to retire low-end old vehicles D)to cut own on traffic accidents53.It can be inferred from the passage that the Treasury______.A)was quite clear about the current situation of air pollutionB)opposed almost every proposal about reducing air pollutionC)believed the anti-pollution measures to be unaffordableD)made such objections partly due to the effects on drivers54.Why do the UK ministers have to put forward a third air pollution plan?A)Because drivers are suffering the most from sir pollution.B)Because the first two plans were found illegal by the judges.C)Because long-term solutions are ignored by the government.D)Because emergency measures are falling behind.55.Which of the following measures did the French government take when smog suddenly arrived in December?A)Establishing clean air zones.C)Limiting vehicles based on license plate number.B)Reforming car taxes.D)Posting several announcements on Twitter.PartⅣTranslation(30minutes)西汉时期，中国的船队就达到了印度和斯里兰卡（Sri Lanka）,用中国的丝绸换取了琉璃（colored glaze）、珍珠等物品。

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四级听力预测1. W: Excuse me.Did you say that these jackets were fifteen dollars? M: No,I said fifty dollars. Here's the price on the tag.Q: How much are these jackets?2. M: The plane's leaving at 5:30.I just called the airline.W: 5:30? Are you sure? I thought they said 4:30.Q: When will the plane take off?3. W: I am leaving at 1:30 p.m..But I've got to check in at 12:30 p.m..M: What airline and what flight?Q: When will the plane probably take off?4. M: My grandpa died in 1978.I was 18 years old then.W: Now it's 1998.That means he would be 76 if he were alive.Q: How old was his grandpa when he died?5. W: How big is the apartment?M: Five roomsThree bedrooms,a sitting room and a kitchen.Q: How many rooms are there in the apartment?6. M: A hundred and fiftyif you are interested in this flat.A hundred and fifty! No,I'm not really interested in this flat.If your price is one third of it,maybe I live for only a month.Q: What price is reasonable according to the woman?7. M: Can I walk there?W: No, it is too far for you to talk.It might take you three quarters of an hour.Q: How far is the place?8. W: Take us to the Peak Tram Station.Can we get there in about fifteen minutes?M: No,it'll take about twenty minutes.because the streets are heavy with traffic at five p.m..I'll do my best.Q: When does this conversation probably take place?9. M: How much does it cost?W: It's three thirty.But the minimum price is two hundred.Q: What is the price difference?10. M: I want to check these pieces and I'll carry this overnight bag by myself.W: Sir,your bags are 30 pounds overweight.You are allowed only 44 pounds of baggage.Q: How weight is the man's baggage?Section BPassage OneA great French writer has said.that we should help everyone as we can because we often need help ourselves. The small even can help the great.About this, he told the following story.An ant was drinking at a small river and fell it.She tried her best to reach the side.but she couldn't move at all.The poor ant got too tired but was still doing her best when a bird saw her.With pity the bird threw a piece of wood.With it she reached the bank again.While she was resting and drying herself in the grass she heard a man coming up.He was walking without shoes on his feet and carrying a gun in his hand. As soon as he saw the bird.he wished to kill her, and he would certainly do so.but the ant bit him in one of his feet just as he raised his gun to fire. He stopped to see what had bit him and at that time the bird flew away at once.It was an animal much weaker and smaller than the bird herself that had saved her life.11. Why couldn't the ant reach the side when she fell in the river?12. What did the ant do when she was too tired?13. What does "We often need help ourselves." mean?14. Why does the writer tell the story?Passage TwoThere is a place on our earth were hot water and steam come from under the ground.It is a large island in the Pacific Ocean.The island is North Island, in New Zealand.The planet on which we live is a ball of very hot rock.It is a good thing for us that the outside shell is cold.The earth's shell has cracks in it in some place.In New Zealand this shell seems to have more cracks than in other places on the earth.In some places, hot water goes up into the air from time to time.At other points, you can see steam coming from pools of hot water.The people who live in these places make use of the heat that comes frominside the earth.Some of them cook in the hot pool.They put food into a basket and place it in the water.Many people bring the hot water from below the earth into their home.They do this by putting a pipe a hundred feet or more into the ground.in this way they get hot water and steam for cooking and washing.and heating their homes.For most of us.the heat under our feet is too far away to us.We must make our heat by burning coal, oil or gas.15. Where do we live?16. In how many places does the island have heat coming from under the ground?17. Which of the following gives the heat to the pools in New Zealand ?Passage ThreeAbout three hundred words in the English language come from the names of peopleMany of these words are technical words.When there is a new invention or discovera new word may be created after the inventor or scientist.It is interesting to observe how many common words have found their way.into the language from the names of people.Lord Sandwich who lived from 1718--1792used to sit at the gambling table eating slices of bread with meat in between.As the Lord was the only one among his friends who ate bread in that wayhis friends began to call the bread "sandwich" for fun.Later on the word became part of the English language.The word "boycott" means to refuse to have anything with somebody or something.It comes from a man called capitonboycott. he was a land agent in 1880 and he collected rents and taxes for an English landowner in Ireland.But the Captain was a very hard man.He treated his poor tenants very badly.His tenants decided not to speak to him at all.Eventually word got back to the landowner and the Captain was removed.The word "boycott" became popular and was used by everyone to mealthe kind of treatment that was received by Captain Boycott.18. What was Lord Sandwich fond of?19. What is the word "Sandwich" created by?20. When the landowner found out that the tenants were boycotting his land agent,what did he do.1. M:My shoes are smaller than my brother's.W: Really? But he seemed smaller than you.Q: How do the man's shoes compare with his brother's?2. W: The guests are leaving for New York on the eight o'clock flight. Would you please drive them to the airport?M: I'd be happy to, but now my car is under repair.Q: How are the guests going to New York?3. W: How did your interview go?M: I couldn't feel better about it.The questions were moderateand I seemed to give proper answer for all of them.Q: How did the man feel about the interview?4. W: Oh,it's too late to get on a bus.M: Why don't we take a taxi?Q: How will they probably go home?5. M: I don't think having big parties is a mistake.I like big parties.I think we should pay back our friends who have invited us to their parties. W: But big parties are so impersonal.I think we should have several small ones instead.Q: How does the woman feel about parties?6. M: Ah, lucky chat.How did they get to know each other?W: From what I've heard,the groom and the bride met at a part.It is said that they have been falling in love with each other since that very moment.Q: How did they love each other?7. M: Americans don't think twice about using garbage for land fill? W: Yes.I've heard that part of Manhattan is built on garbage.In my country,it would be impossible to even talk about this!Q: How do Americans feel about using garbage for land fill?8. W: Did Helen tell you about the fight she and her husband had last night? M:Yes,it really got on his nerves when he found that photograph in her pocketbook.Q: How did Helen's husband react to the photograph?9.M:Every time before a long-distance race,I have butterflies in my stomach.W: Don't worry too much about it.Anyway, you are not a professional runner.Q: How does the man feel before a 800-meter race?10. W: If I were you, I'd take the bus to work.Driving in that rush-hour traffic is terrible.M: But by the time the bus gets to my stop,there aren't any seats left. Q: How does the man prefer to go to work?Section B Passages oneMany years ago,there lived a poor man who had only one son.One day,there was no more money or food left in the house,so the man said,"My son,you must go to find some work and earn some money." The young man left home.He walked many miles until he met a rich farmer who had thousands of sheep. This farmer needed a shepherd to look after his sheep,so he gave the young man the job.There were seven mountains around the farm,and there were sheep in every field on every mountain.One day,black clouds gathered. A storm began.The wind tore off branches and blew down mighty trees.The rain poured down.Paths and bridges were washed away.The young man rushed around,gathered the sheep from the seven hillsides to lead them to shelter in the farm,He had almost reached the farm with his enormous flockwhen he saw that the bridge over the last stream had been washed away. There was only a wooden plank left.It was only safe for the sheep to walk across the plank one at a time. They did not like the look of the narrow creaky piece of wood,but the shepherd pushed a big black sheep across and the rest started to followone at a time, one at a time.What hapened next?I'll tell you when all the sheep are safely across the plank .At the moment they are still going overone at a time, one at a time, one at a time.Have all the sheep crossed over the bridge yet.Oh, dear me, no.The young man saved thousands of sheep from the mountains and field. They all have to get across that shaky plankand they are still crossing, one at a time, one at a time.When will the last sheep have crossed you may well ask.The answer isthey will all have crossed when every sheep is on the other side.But just now, they are still walking over,one at a time, one at a time.And what about the young man.Well,he is still waiting and watching those sheep crossing the plank,one at a time.One at a time, ...one at a time.11. Why did the young man have to leave home?12. What kind of job did the young man find?13. What happened when the storm came?14. How did the sheep get across the single plank?Passage TwoProfessor Wang is a physics teacher in Beijing.Once she was explaining to one of her classes about sound.She decided to test the students to see how well they had understood her. "I have an uncle in Xinjiang," she said,"Suppose I was calling him on the phone from hereand at the same time you were 25 metres away, listening to me.Who would hear me first, my uncle or you - and for what reason?"Ma Hua at once answered,"Your uncle, professor,because sound-waves travel slower than electricity.""Good," said the professor, but then another boy raised his hand. "Yes, Li Ming?" said Professor Wang."Of course your uncle would hear you first," Limin said,"but that's because of the time difference.When it's nine o'clock here,it's seven o'clock in Xinjiang."15. What did Professor Wang do to check whether the students understood her or not?16. How did Ma Hua make such a judgment?17. How did Li Min give such an explanation?Passage ThreeHenry Smith taught science at the City School.Once he went to a bookstore and bought some books.Most of which were expensive ones.He left them in his car in a quiet street.Then he went and bought some other things at other shop.At 6 o'clock he came back to the car.One window was open - and the books were gone.Henry drove back to his home in Lake Streetthat night he wrote a letter to a newspaper.The next day he went to the police.On Friday people read an advertisement in the newspaper:BOOK WANTEDHave you any books that you no longer want.I buy old and modern books. Open all day on Saturday.Henry Smith, 18 Lake Street.Henry stayed at home on Saturday.His first visitor came at 8 o'clock.Henry took him to the kitchen.At half past nine, another man arrived.He had a bag under his arm."Mr. Smith?" the man asked."That's right," Henry said. "Can I help you?""I have some good books. You buy books, don't you?""Yes, bring them in. I'll have a look at them."Soon the books were on the dining-table,"Come in now," Henry called out, "and bring the list."A policeman came into the dining-room.He read the titles on the books and then those on the list in his hand.They were the same."Come with me,sir,"the policeman said to the man.18. How did the man get the books?19. How did Henry get his books back?20. How did the man find Henry's address?1. M: It is pouring down,isn't it?I can even hear it drumming on the roof.W: I hope it lets up soon so that we can go out.Q: What is happening?2. M: Betty,did you get what you wanted as you went shopping yesterday.I remember you said you wanted to get a sweater.W: No,a blouse.But by that time,the ones on sale were all gone.So I settled for skirt.Q: Which items were on sale?3. W: If you are promoted to manager,will you give us a raise?M: No problem.What else would I do with all the money that will come pouring in?Q: What will happen to the woman if he is promoted?4. M: Kate,Nancy and Bill got a separation.W: It's really a shame.I've heard that they quarrel,but they've always made up afterward. Q: What hapened to Nancy and Bill?5. W: Do you have a savings' account at the bank?M: I used to,but recently,I withdraw all the money.Q: What happened to the man's money?6. M: I came across our friend Jim last week in the street.He said he hadn't heard from you for ages.W: Yes,I know.But I've been too busy to telephone him.Q: What happened to the man last week?7. M: To teach those students English,do you have to speak their language quite well?W: Quite the contrary.They benefit most when the class is conducted entirely in the foreign language.Q: How does the woman teach those students English?8. M: I wish to buy a new car,but I spent too much on my house last yearW: New cars are expensive.You can't borrow so much money.Q: What happens to the man?9. M: Peter was praised for helping catch the criminal.W: He certainly showed a lot of courage.Q: What happened to Peter?10. M: What do you think of your new apartment?W: Well,it's very nice.although I'm having a hard time getting used to such a big building.Q: What's the woman's problem?Section B Compound DictationLet us (11)-{suppose} that you are in the position of a parent.Would you allow your children to read any book they wanted without first checking its (12)-{contents}Would you take your children to see any film without first finding out whether it is (13)-{suitable} for them.If your answer to these questions is "yes",then you are just plain (14)-{irresponsibleIf your answer is "no"then you are exercising your right as a parent to protect your children.what you consider to be (15)-{undesirable} influence.In other words,by acting as an (16)-{examiner} yourself.you are (17)-{admitting} that there is a strong case for censorship.Now,of course.you will say that it is one thing to exercise censorship.where children are concerned and concerned and quite another to do the same for adult.children need protection and it is the parents' responsibility to provide it.But what about adult.Aren't they old enough to decide what is good for them.(18)-{The answer is that many adults are}but don't make the mistake of thinking that all adults are like yourself.Censorship is for the good of society as a whole.Like the law,it contributes to the common good.Some people think that it is a shame that a censor should interfere with works of art.(19)-{But we must bear in mind that the great proportion of book.plays and films which come before the censor are very far being "works of art".When censorship laws are relaxed.dishonest people are given a chance to produce virtually anything in the name of "art".One of the great things that censorship doesis(20)-{to prevent certain people from making fat profits by corrupting the minds of othersTo argue in favour of absolute freedom is to argue in favour of anarch.Society would really be the better if it were protected by correct censorship。

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大学英语四级听力预测题（四）及答案听力试题Section A11．A．Plan his budget carefully．B.Give her more information．C . Ask someone else for advice．D. Buy a gift for his girlfriend．12．A．She'll have some chocolate cake．B．She'll take a look at the menu．C. She'll go without dessert．D. She'll prepare the dinner．13．A．The man can speak a foreign language．B．The woman hopes to improve her English．C．The woman knows many different languages．D. The man wishes to visit many more countries．14．A．Go to the library．B.Meet the woman．C.See Professor Smith．D．Have a drink in the bar．15．A．She isn't sure when Professor Bloom will be back．B.The man shouldn't be late for his class．C.The man can come back sometime later．D.She can pass on the message for the man．16．A. He has a strange personality．C.His illness is beyond cure．B．He's got emotional problems．D. His behavior is hard to explain．17．A．The tickets are more expensive than expected．B．The tickets are sold in advance at half price．C .It's difficult to buy the tickets on the spot．D．It's better to buy the tickets beforehand．18．A . He turned suddenly and ran into a tree．B. He was hit by a fallen box from a track．C. He drove too fast and crashed into a truck．D．He was trying to overtake the track ahead of him．Questions 19 to 21 are based on the conversation you have just heard．19．A.To go boating on the St．Lawrence River．B．To go sightseeing in Quebec Province．C.To call on a friend in Quebec City．D. To attend a wedding in Montreal．20．A. Study the map of Quebec Province．B．Find more about Quebec City．C. Brush up on her French．D. Learn more about the local customs．21．A.It's most beautiful in summer．B．It has many historical buildings．C.It was greatly expanded in the 18th century．D. It's the only French-speaking city in Canada．Questions 22 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard．22．A．It was about a little animal．B．It took her six years to write．C．It was adapted from a fairy tale．D．It was about a little girl and her pet．23．A．She knows how to write best-selling novels．B．She can earn a lot of money by writing for adults．C．She is able to win enough support from publishers．D．She can make a living by doing what she likes,24．A.Her ideas．B．The characters．C. The readers．D．Her life experiences．25．A．She doesn't really know where they originated．B．She mainly drew on stories of ancient saints．C. They popped out of her childhood dreams．D．They grew out of her long hours of thinking．Section BPassage One:Questions 26 to 28 are based on the passage you have just heard．26．A．Monitor students' sleep patterns．B.Help students concentrate in class．C．Record students' weekly performance．D．Ask students to complete a sleep report．27．A . Declining health．B．Lack of attention．C.Loss ofmotivation．D．Improper behavior．28．A．They should make sure their children are always punctual for school．B. They should ensure their children grow up in a healthy environment．C．They should help their children accomplish high-quality work．D.They should see to it that their children have adequate sleep．Passage TwoQuestions 29 to 32 are based on the passage you have just heard．29．A. She stopped being a homemaker,B．She became a famous educator．C.She became a public figure．D. She quit driving altogether．30．A．A motorist's speeding．B. Her running a stop sign．C. Her lack of driving experience．D．A motorist's failure to concentrate．31．A. Nervous and unsure ofherselB．Calm and confident of herself．C. Courageous and forceful．D．Distracted and reluctant．32．A．More strict training of women drivers．B. Restrictions on cell phone use while driving．C.Improved traffic conditions in cities．D．New regulations to ensurchildren's safety．Passage ThreeQuestions 33 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard．33．A．They haven't devoted as much energy to medicine as to space travel．B．There are too many kinds of cold viruses for them to identify．C．It is not economical to find a cure for each type of cold．D.They believe people can recover without treatment．34．A. They reveal the seriousness of the problem．B．They indicate how fast the virus spreads．C．They tell us what kind of medicine to take．D．They show our body is fighting the virus．35．A．It actually does more harm than good．B．It causes damage to some organs of our body．C．It works better when combined with other remedies．D . It helps us to recover much sooner．Section CYou probably have noticed that people express similar ideas in different ways, depending on the situation they are in．This is very (36)__________ ．All languages have two general levels of usage: a formal level and an informal level．English is (37) __________．The difference in thesetwo levels is the situation in which you use a particular level．Formal language is the kind of language you find in textbooks, (38)__________ books and in business letters．You would also use formal English in compositions and (39) __________ that you write in school．Informal language is used in conversation with (40) __________ , family members and friends, and when we write (41) __________or letters to close friends．Formal language is different from informal language in several ways．First, formal language tends to be more (42) __________．What we may find interesting is that it usually takes more words to be polite．For example, I might say to a friend or a family member, "Close the door, please," but to a(43)__________．, I probably would say "Would you mind closing the door?"Another difference between formal and informal language is some of the vocabulary．There are(44) __________be some words and phrases that belong in formal language and others that are informal．Let's say that I really like (45) __________．If l am talking to my friend, I might say "I am just crazy about soccer! " But if I were talking to my boss, I would probably say "I really enjoy soccer．"听力答案Section A11．B12．C13．A14．C15．D16．B17．D18．A19．D20．C 21．B22．A23．D24．A25．ASection B26．C27．B28．D29．C30．D31．A32．B33．B34．D35．A Section C36．natural 37．no exception 38．reference 39．essays 40．co11eagues 41．persona1 notes 42．po1ite 43．stranger 44．bound to 45．soccer。