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2023年大学_大学英语四、六级考试新题型调整的说明
2023年大学英语四、六级考试新题型调整的说明2023年大学英语四、六级考试新题型调整的说明调整后六级听力部分的试题结构见下表：测试内容测试题型题量分值比例长对话2篇选择题(单选)8题8%(每题1分)听力篇章2篇选择题(单选)7题7%(每题1分)讲座/讲话3篇选择题(单选)10题20%(每题2分)1、六级听力之不变原来的长对话题型不变，依然是2篇。
但题目数量由7道题增至8题，依然每题1分;篇章听力题型不变，但题目数量由原来的3篇共10道题减少至2篇共7题，每题1分。
题型及难度没有变化，考生可参考旧题。
2、六级听力之变化短对话取消，听写取消。
增加讲座/讲话题型3篇共10道题，每题2分，是六级听力考试乃至全卷的关键。
下面我们就来详细解析一下新题型：Now listen to the following recording and answer questions 16 to 19.16. A) They investigate the retirement homes in America.B) They are on issues facing senior citizens in America.C) They describe the great pleasures of the golden years.D) They are filled with fond memories of his grandparents.17. A) The loss of the ability to take care of himself.B) The feeling of not being important any more.C) Being unable to find a good retirement home.D) Leaving the home he had lived in for 60 years.18. A) The loss of identity and self-worth.B) Fear of being replaced or discarded.C) Freedom from pressure and worldly cares.D) The possession of wealth and high respect.19. A) The urgency of pension reform.B) Medical care for senior citizens.C) Finding meaningful roles for the elderly in society.D) The development of public facilities for senior citizens.原文：Moderator:Hello Ladies and Gentleman, it gives me great pleasure to introduce our keynote speaker for todays session, Dr. Howard Miller. Dr. Miller, Professor of Sociology at Washington University, has written numerous articles and books on the issues facing older Americans in our graying society for the past 15 years. Dr. Miller:Dr. Miller: Thank you for that introduction. Today, Id like to preface my remarks with a story from my own life which I feel highlights the common concerns that bring us here together. Several years ago when my grandparents were well into their eighties, they were faced with the reality of no longer being able to adequately care for themselves. My grandfather spoke of his greatest fear, that of leaving the only home they had known for the past 60 years. Fighting back the tears, he spoke proudly of the fact that he had built their home from the ground up, and that he had pounded every nail and laid every brick in the process. The prospect of having to sell their home and give up their independence, and move into a retirement home was an extremely painful experience for them. It was,in my grandfathers own words, like having a limb cut off. He exclaimed in a forceful manner that he felt he wasnt important anymore.For them and some older Americans, their so-called “golden years”are at times not so pleasant, for this period can mean the decline of not only ones health but the loss of identity and self-worth. In many societies, this self-identity is closely related with our social status, occupation, material possessions, or independence. Furthermore, we often live in societies that value what is “new” or in fashion, and our own usage of words in the English language is often a sign of bad news for older Americans. I mean how would your family react if you came home tonight exclaiming, “Hey, come to the living room and see the OLD black and white TV I brought!” Unfortunately, the word “old” calls to mind images of the need to replace or discard.Now, many of the lectures given at this conference have focused on the issues of pension reform, medical care, and the development of public facilities for senior citizens. And while these are vital issues that must be addressed, Id like to focus my comments on an important issue that will affect the overall success of the other programs mentioned. This has to do with changing our perspectives on what it means to be a part of this group, and finding meaningful roles the elderly can play and should play in our societies.First of all, Id like to talk about . . .16. What does the introduction say about Dr. Howard Millers articles and books?17. What is the greatest fear of Dr. Millers grandfather?18. What does Dr. Miller say the “golden years” can often mean?19. What is the focus of Dr. Millers speech?解：这是一篇关于老龄化社会，老年人的晚年生活等问题的演讲。
一篇文章带你看懂2020年6月英语四六级听力改革
一篇文章带你看懂2020年6月英语四六级听力改革一. 改动在哪里?四级1. 取消短对话2. 取消短文听写3. 新增短篇新闻(3段)其余测试内容不变。
调整后四级听力部分的试题结构见下表：六级1. 取消短对话2. 取消短文听写3. 听力篇章调整为2篇(原3篇)4. 新增讲座/讲话(3篇)其他测试内容不变。
调整后六级听力部分的试题结构见下表：二. 四级的“短篇新闻听力”和六级的“讲座/讲话听力”是什么?四级“短篇新闻听力”：选择短篇幅新闻稿件，作为听力素材，基于该段新闻的内容，设置单选题，共三段新闻，七道题。
从官方提供的样题中可见其特点：新四级样题新闻听力第一段：样题题干：Questions 1 and 2 will be based on the following news item.1. A) Christmas-time attacks made by Somali rebels.B) An explosion at a bus station in central Nairobi.C) The killing of more than 70 Ugandans in Kampala.D) Blasts set off by a Somali group in Uganda’s capital.2. A) On Christmas Eve. C) During a security check.B) Just before midnight. D) In the small hours of the morning.【题型解读】题干部分仍旧仅提供选项，从选项内容上看，句子整体的难度无论是在用词上还是句子结构上，与四级听力选项一贯的难度是一致的，但是选项中大量出现考生较为陌生的专有名词，如地名“Somali”，“Kampala”，“Nairobi”等，这些词不但形态陌生，而且读音往往也不好辨认，对考生来说是一个挑战，并且能够想象，作为新闻稿件，频繁出现专业名词、专业说法将成为常规现象，各位考生务必做好准备，第一学会将这些专业名词符号化，第二进一步增强自己对语音音节构成的认知，准确不让这些专业名词在听力过程中干扰自己。
英语六级考试听力试题调整详解
英语六级考试听力试题调整详解英语六级考试听力试题调整详解为了适应新的形势下社会对大学生英语听力能力需求的变化，进一步提高听力测试的效度，全国大学英语四、六级考试委员会自2016年6月考试起对四、六级考试的听力试题作局部调整。
调整的相关内容说明如下。
英语六级听力试题的调整取消短对话取消短文听写听力篇章调整为2篇(原3篇)新增讲座/讲话(3篇)其他测试内容不变。
调整后六级听力部分的试题结构见下表：英语六级考试的变化比四级还要剧烈!除了取消掉小对话和复合式听写以外，最大的变化就是增加了讲座和讲话，其背后暗示的是四六级级命题委员会要加强大学生，尤其是硕士研究生在国外利用英语的`新知识学习能力，增加讲座测试的意义在于，假设学生走进英语国家的大学课堂，你是否能听懂真正的外国教授的英文授课，这种题型的设计更加接近于托福考试中的lecture，命题设计也和托福考试十分相似，其出题点在于：1.段首段尾句：任何一个篇章第一句话往往是重点2.设问句：一般疑问听升调，特殊疑问听特殊疑问词(5w+1h)3.总结性质的词汇：in brief, in particular, in short, all in all, generally speaking, conclude, conclusion, in a word, so , you see, in fact, we can say, ok, anyway4.重复性质的信息：指实词重复5.首段转折：在第一段中出现but，however, yet, instead, today 后往往是正确答案6.转折对比处：passage中出现转折对比的词汇，往往被转折对比的后面为正确答案。
Although, though, even though, despite, in spite of, however, but, yet, well, not…but…, instead, on the other hand, unexpected, unexpectedly, unfortunately, fortunately7.因果关系：重因轻果because, cause, for, as, since, be due to, lead to, result from, result in, as a result8.定义处：something can be defined as something, that is so called, we call it... the definition of ... is...9.强调处：语气强硬的词汇，形容词，副词最高级10.特殊修辞：排比处、举例处、比喻处本次四六级听力改革是挑战也是机遇，当大家同时遇到新的挑战时，胜者总是那些能够迅速做出应对，并努力前行的人。
关于英语四级
关于英语四级听力和口语改革的10件事1.四级听力改革：取消短对话，取消短文听写，新增短篇新闻（3段）2.下面说说备考的事吧，在第一阶段记单词的时候，要特别注意单词的读音，这对听力和口语都很重要。
我当时记单词用的是真题，不过我用的巨微英语《四级真题·逐句精解》，不光逐句注释了词义和相关词组，还注上了音标，这个就比较方便了。
3.再说说怎么练习听力，虽然听力改革了，取消了短对话，但是刚开始练习听力，依旧可以从短对话开始练，听力MP３可以去“零元课”下载，历年真题听力都能找到。
4.把真题练的差不多了，可以试着听听VOA和BBC，推荐朗思易听APP，里面有很多相关素材。
这个建议基础好，并且时间充裕的同学去听。
，基础不好的同学还是建议以真题听力为主吧。
5.在听听力的时候可以跟读，这也是练习口语的一种方法。
但是，要注意的是，明确你读的每个单词的意思，这样才能确保你正确的掌握单词的读音，不会造成混淆。
6.英语四六级口语目前不是必考的，但是应该逐渐会变为必考，所以还是好好准备。
如果有时间，建议还是报考吧，口语成绩也是你能力的一种证明。
7.口语考试分为自我介绍，问答和口语互动等模块，考查考生的口语应用能力，可以提前背好自我介绍的文章，也可以和同学搭档练习口语对话，这都对考试有所帮助。
8.很多同学都说学英文歌或者看美剧，对听力和口语有帮助，其实这个也是分情况的哦，如果你听歌只听旋律，看美剧只看字幕。
我建议你还是不要采用这个方法，因为这个实在是难以掌控，经常会不知不觉在这些事上浪费大量时间，但是收获很少。
9.练好听力和口语以后都会受益匪浅，比如说，如果你想考研，复试的时候大多学校会考听力和口语，如果你这两个掌握的很好，会非常有优势。
10.说个题外话吧，我现在在复习考研，我用的《考研真相》附带真题全文录音，标准美音的MP3，我经常会在睡觉前听，我觉得这个对练习听力还是有帮助的，而且这本真题其它地方也很合我意，大家如果以后考研可以选择这本真题，强烈推荐！。
2016年大学英语四级考试新版听力试题调整说明及样题
2016年大学英语四级考试听力试题调整说明及样题关于全国大学英语四、六级考试听力试题调整的说明?为了适应新的形势下社会对大学生英语听力能力需求的变化，进一步提高听力测试的效度，全国大学英语四、六级考试委员会自2016年6月考试起将对四、六级考试的听力试题作局部调整。
调整的相关内容说明如下。
一、四级听力试题的调整1.取消短对话2.取消短文听写3.新增短篇新闻（3段）其余测试内容不变。
调整后四级听力部分的试题结构见下表：测试内容测试题型题量分值比例短篇新闻3段选择题（单选）7题7%（每题1分）长对话2篇选择题（单选）8题8%（每题1分）听力篇章3篇选择题（单选）10题20%（每题2分）摘自：大学英语四级考试听力样题Part II????????? ? Listening Comprehension????? ???? (25 minutes)Section ADirections: In this section, you will hear three news reports. At the end of each news report, you will hear two or three questions. Both the news report and the questions will be spoken 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 1 with a single line through the centre.Questions 1 and 2 will be based on the following news item.1. ? A) Christmas-time attacks made by Somali rebels.B) An explosion at a bus station in central Nairobi.C) The killing of more than 70 Ugandans in Kampala.D) Blasts set off by a Somali group in Uganda’s capital.2. ? A) On Christmas Eve. ????????????????????????? C) During a security check.B) Just before midnight. ????????????????????? D) In the small hours of the morning. Questions 3 and 4 will be based on the following news item.3. ? A) It is likely to close many of its stores.B) It is known for the quality of its goods.C) It remains competitive in the recession.D) It will expand its online retail business.4. ? A) Expand its business beyond groceries.B) Fire 25,000 of its current employees.C) Cut its DVD publishing business.D) Sell the business for one pound.Questions 5 to 7 will be based on the following news item.5. ? A) All taxis began to use meters.B) All taxis got air conditioning.C) Advertisements were allowed on taxis.D) Old taxis were replaced with new cabs.6. ? A) A low interest loan scheme. ??????????? C) Taxi passengers’ complaints.B) Environmentalists’ protests. ??????????? D) Permission for car advertising.7. ? A) There are no more irregular practices.B) All new cabs provide air-conditioning.C) New cabs are all equipped with meters.D) New legislation protects consumer rights.Section BDirections: In this section, you will hear two long conversations. At the end of each conversation, you will hear four questions. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.Conversation OneQuestions 8 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.8. ? A) It has a partnership with LCP. ??????? C) It specializes in safety from leaks.B) It is headquartered in London. ????????????? D) It has a chemical processing plant.9. ? A) He is a chemist. ?????????????????????????????? C) He is a safety inspector.B) He is a salesman.?? ????????????????????????? D) He is Mr. G rand’s friend.10.? A) The public relations officer. ??????????? C) Director of the safety department.B) Mr. Grand’s personal assistant. ?????? D) Head of the personnel department.11. A) Wait for Mr. Grand to call back.B) Leave a message for Mr. Grand.C) Provide details of their products and services.D) Send a comprehensive description of their work.Conversation TwoQuestions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.12.? A) Teacher.?? ??????????????????????????????????????? C) Editor.B) Journalist. ??????????????????????????????????????? D) Typist.13.? A) Some newly discovered scenic spot.B) Big changes in the Amazon valley.C) A new railway under construction.D) The beautiful Amazon rainforests.14.? A) In news weeklies. ?????????????????????????? C) In newspapers’ Sunday editions.B) In a local evening paper. ???????????????? D) In overseas editions of U.S. magazines.15.? A) To become a professional writer. ??? C) To get her life story published soon.B) To be employed by a newspaper. ??? D) To sell her articles to a news service.Section CDirections: In this section, you will hear three passages. At the end of each 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 1 with a single line through the centre.Passage OneQuestions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard.16.? A) She is both a popular and a highly respected author.B) She is the first writer to focus on the fate of slaves.C) She is the most loved African novelist of all times.D) She is the most influential author since the 1930’s.17.? A) The Book Critics Circle Award. ???? C) The Pulitzer Prize for fiction.B) The Nobel Prize for literature.?? ???? D) The National Book Award.18.? A) She is a relative of Morrison’s. C) She is a skilled storyteller.B) She is a slave from Africa. ????????????? D) She is a black woman.Passage TwoQuestions 19 to 21 are based on the passage you have just heard.19.? A) They are very generous in giving gifts.B) They refuse gifts when doing business.C) They regard gifts as a token of friendship.D) They give gifts only on special occasions.20.? A) They enjoy giving gifts to other people.B) They spend a lot of time choosing gifts.C) They have to follow many specific rules.D) They pay attention to the quality of gifts.21.? A) Gift-giving plays an important role in human relationships.B) We must be aware of cultural differences in giving gifts.C) We must learn how to give gifts before going abroad.D) Reading extensively can make one a better gift-giver. Passage ThreeQuestions 22 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard.22.? A) She tenderly looked after her sick mother.B) She developed a strong interest in finance.C) She learned to write for financial newspapers.D) She invested in stocks and shares on Wall Street.23.? A) She inherited a big fortune from her father.B) She sold her restaurant with a substantial profit.C) She got 7.5 million dollars from her ex-husband.D) She made a wise investment in real estate.24.? A) She was dishonest in business dealings.B) She frequently ill-treated her employees.C) She abused animals including her pet dog.D) She was extremely mean with her money.25.? A) She carried on her family’s tradition.B) She made huge donations to charities.C) She built a hospital with her mother’s money.D) She made a big fortune from wise investments.Tape Script of Listening ComprehensionSection ADirections: In this section, you will hear three news reports. At the end of each news report, you will hear two or three questions. Both the news report and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.Questions 1 and 2 will be based on the following news item.Kenyan police say one person was killed and 26 injured in an explosion at a bus station in central Nairobi. The blast hit a bus about to set off for the Ugandan capital Kampala. Last July, the Somali group al-Shabab said it was behind the blasts in the Ugandan capital which killed more than 70 people. Will Ross reports from the Kenyan capital.The explosion happened beside a bus which was about to set off for an overnight journey from Nairobi to the Ugandan capital Kampala. Some eyewitnesses report that a bag was about to be loaded on board, but it exploded during a security check. Windows of the red bus were left smashed, and blood could be seen on the ground beside the vehicle. Just hours earlier, Uganda’s police chief had warned of po ssible Christmas-time attacks by Somali rebels.1. What is the news report mainly about2. When did the incident occurQuestions 3 and 4 will be based on the following news item.Woolworths is one of the best known names on the British High Street. It’s be en in business nearly a century. Many of its 800 stores are likely to close following the company’s decision to call in administrators after an attempt to sell the business for a token ￡1 failed.The company has huge debts. The immediate cause for the coll apse has been Britain’s slide toward recession, which has cut into consumer spending. However, the business had been in trouble for years.Known for low-priced general goods, Woolworths has struggled in the face of competition from supermarkets expanding beyond groceries and a new generation of internet retailers.Many of the store group’s 25,000 employees are likely to lose their jobs. Some profitable areas such as the DVD publishing business will survive.3. What do we learn about Woolworths from the news report4. What did Woolworths attempt to do recentlyQuestions 5 to 7 will be based on the following news item.Cairo is known for its overcrowded roads, irregular driving practices and shaky old vehicles, but also for its air pollution. In recent months, though, environmental studies indicate there have been signs of improvement. That’s due in part to the removal of many of the capital’s old-fashioned black and white taxis. Most of these dated back to the 1960s and 70s and were in a poor state of repair.After new legislation demanded their removal from the roads, a low interest loan scheme was set up with three Egyptian banks so drivers could buy new cars. The government pays about $900 for old ones to be discarded and advertising on the new vehicles helps cover repayments.The idea has proved popular with customers ― they can now travel in air-conditioned comfort and because the new cabs are metered, they don’t have to argue over fares. Banks and car manufacturers are glad for the extra business in tough economic times. As for the taxi drivers, most are delighted to be behind the wheel of new cars, although there have been a few complaints about switching from black and white to a plain white colour.5. What change took place in Cairo recently6. What helped bring about the change7. Why do customers no longer argue with new cab driversSection BDirections: In this section, you will hear two long conversations. At the end of each conversation, you will hear four questions. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.Conversation OneW: Morning, this is TGC.M: Good morning. Walter Barry here, calling from London. Could I speak to Mr. Grand, pleaseW: Who’s calling, pleaseM: Walter Barry, from London.W: What is it about, pleaseM: Well, I understand that your company has a chemical processing plant. My own company, LCP, Liquid Control Products, is a leader in safety from leaks in the field of chemical processing. I would like to speak to Mr. Grand to discuss ways in which we could help TGC protect itself from such problems and save money at the same time.W: Yes, I see. Well, Mr. Grand is not available just now.M: Can you tell me when I could reach himW: He’s very busy for the next few days –then he’ll be away in New York. So it’s difficult to give you a time.M: Could I speak to someone else, perhapsW: Who in particularM: A colleague for exampleW: You’re speaking to his personal assistant. I can deal with calls for Mr. Grand.M: Yes, well, could I ring him tomorrowW: No, I’m sorry he won’t be free tomorrow. Listen, let me sugges t something. You send us details of your products and services, together with references from other companies and then we’ll contact you.M: Yes, that’s very kind of you. I have your address.W: Very good, Mr….M: Barry. Walter Barry from LCP in London.W: Right, Mr. Barry. We look forward to hearing from you.M: Thank you. Goodbye.W: Bye.Questions 8 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.8. What do we learn about the woman’s company9. What do we learn about the man10. What is the wo man’s position in her company11. What does the woman suggest the man doConversation TwoM: You’re going to wear out the computer’s keyboard!W: Oh, hi.M: Do you have any idea what time it isW: About ten or ten-thirtyM: It’s nearly midnight.W: Really I didn’t know it was so late.M: Don’t you have an early class to teach tomorrow morningW: Yes, at seven o’clock. My commuter class, the students who go to work right after their lesson.M: Then you ought to go to bed. What are you writing, anywayW: An article I hope I can sell.M: Oh, another of your newspaper pieces What’s this one aboutW: Do you remember the trip I took last monthM: The one up to the AmazonW: Well, that’s what I’m writing about—the new highway and the changes it’s making in the Amaz on valley.M: It should be interesting.W: It is. I guess that’s why I forgot all about the time.M: How many articles have you sold nowW: About a dozen so far.M: What kind of newspapers buy themW: The papers that carry a lot of foreign news. They usually appear in the big Sunday editions where they need a lot of background stories to help fill up the space between the ads.M: Is there any future in itW: I hope so. There’s a chance I may sell this article to a news service.M: Then your story would be p ublished in several papers, wouldn’t itW: That’s the idea. And I might even be able to do other stories on a regular basis.M: That would be great.Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.12. What is the woman’s occupation13. What is the woman writing about14. Where do the woman’s articles usually appear15. What does the woman expectSection CDirections: In this section, you will hear three 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 1 with a single line through the centre.Passage OneIn today’s class, we’ll discuss Toni Morrison’s novel Beloved.As I’m sure you all know, Morrison is both a popular and a highly respected author, and it’s not easy to be both. Born in 1931, Morrison has written some of the most touching and intelligent works on the African-American experience ever written by anyone, and yet to call her an “African-American writer” doesn’t seem to do her justice. In many ways, she’s simply an American writer—and certainly one of our best.Beloved is a truly remarkable work. It was recommended for nearly every major literary prize, including the National Book Award and the National Book Critics Circle Award, and it in fact won the Pulitzer Prize for fiction in 1988. Morrison herself is distinguished for having won the Nobel Prize for literature in 1993.What makes Beloved unique is the skillful, sure way in which Morrison blends intensely personal storytelling and American history, racial themes and gender themes, the experience of Blacks with the experience of all people everywhere, the down-to-earth reality of slavery with a sense of mysterious spirituality.We’ll be paying special attention to these themes as we discuss this work. I’m particularly interested in your views on the relative importance of race and gender in this book. Is it more important that Sethe, the main character, is black or that she’s a woman Which contributes more to her being What does Morrison tell us about bothQuestions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard.16. What do we learn about Toni Morrison17. What honor did Toni Morrison receive in 199318. What does the speaker tell us about Sethe, the main character in Morrison’s novel BelovedPassage TwoThe 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’re invited to someone’s home for d inner, bring wine or flowers or a small item from your country. 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. 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 g enerally 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 w ith additional examples. But let’s not miss the main point here: 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.Questions 19 to 21 are based on the passage you have just heard.19. What does the speaker say about gift-giving of North Americans20. What do we learn about the Japanese concerning gift-giving21. What point does the speaker make at the end of the talkPassage ThreeHetty Green was a very spoilt, only child. She was born in Massachusetts, USA, in 1835. Her father was a millionaire businessman. Her mother was often ill, and so from the age of two her father took her with him to work and taught her about stocks and shares. At the age of six she started reading the daily financial newspapers and opened her own bank account.Her father died when she was 21 and she inherited $7.5 million. She went to New York and invested on Wall Street. Hetty saved every penny, eating in the cheapest restaurants for 15 cents. She became one of the richest and most hated women in the world. At 33 she married Edward Green, a multi-millionaire, and had two children, Ned and Sylvia.Hetty’s meanness was well known. She always argued about prices in shops. She walked to the local grocery store to buy broken biscuits which were much cheaper, and to get a free bone for her much loved dog. Once she lost a two-cent stamp and spent the night looking for it. She never bought clothes and always wore the same long, ragged black skirt. Worst of all, when her son Ned fell and injured his knee, she refused to pay for a doctor and spent hours looking for free medical help. In the end Ned lost his leg.When she died in 1916 she left her children $100 million. Her daughter built a hospital with her money.Questions 22 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard.22. What do we learn about Hetty Green as a child23. How did Hetty Green become rich overnight24. Why was Hetty Green much hated25. What do we learn about Hetty’s daughter参考答案Part II????? Listening ComprehensionSection A1.??? B?????????????????2.??? C?????????????????3.??? A?????????????????4.??? D?????????????????5.??? D6.??? A?????????????????7.??? CSection B8.??? D????????????????? 9.??? B ??????????????? 10.? B ??????????????? 11.? C????????????????? 12.? A 13.? B????????????????? 14.? C????????????????? 15.? DSection C16.? A????????????????? 17.? B????????????????? 18.? 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英语四级听力改革
英语四级听力改革，应对方法英语四级听力在2016年6月已经改革，今天小编就改革后的新题型给大家进行解析。
四级听力试题的调整1. 取消短对话2. 取消短文听写3. 新增短篇新闻(3段)其余测试内容不变。
调整后四级听力部分的试题结构见下表：改革之处：短篇新闻，原是英语专业四级与八级的题型，在改革去除之后，跑到了四级当中。
此次，四级中，会有3段新闻，7道选择题。
两篇较短的新闻，字数在130-140词左右;较长的一篇，字数在200词左右。
在四六级考试委员会此次所给出的样题中，三段新闻皆出自于BBC News。
难点所在：新闻听力中，会出现大量的专有名词与正式用语。
同时，话题也将不再是大家熟悉的校园，生活类，而将转变为时事政治与社会热点。
这对于原本听力基础就较为薄弱的同学而言，就更是雪上加霜。
应对方法：首先，我的做法就是平时多听BBC或VOA新闻实战听力，同时通过各种渠道了解外界世界，譬如多听、多看CCTVnews频道，在网上听听国外名校公开课，获取更前沿、更丰富的科学知识，以便于培养英语语言的思维方法，了解英语文化背景。
同时也拿着一些历年的英语四级真题来练习听力，虽然说今年听力改革了，跟之前的真题有所不同，但之前的听力真题同样对大家复习听力有所帮助，毕竟那些材料来源、发音语速或者出题方式都大体一致。
我买了一本巨微英语《四级这题逐句精解》，通过来刷12套历年真题的听力，一边练听力速度，一边体会听力的发音和语感。
而且里面还有三套听力改革之后的模拟题和赠送的听力技巧小册子，等到刷真题练习听力得差不多的时候就可以参考小册子自己总结答听力题的技巧了。
还有需要注意的一点：一些词汇大家看到后认识，但放到听力中就不认识了，这样的词对于听力来讲也是生词，针对这类情况，大家可以直接拿着巨微英语《四级真题逐句精解》中的6套真题逐句精解来积累单词，书里面对英语四级真题阅读文章逐句分析，可以重点记忆注释出来的核心词汇，然后再遵循上面提到的步骤练习提高听力。
英语六级考试12月起改革（取消完形填空）
关于⼤学英语四级考试题型调整的说明
⾃2013年12⽉考次起，全国⼤学英语四、六级考试委员会将对四、六级考试的试卷结构和测试题型作局部调整。
调整后，四级和六级的试卷结构和测试题型相同。
⼀、试卷描述
四级和六级的试卷结构、测试内容、测试题型、分值⽐例和考试时间如下表所⽰：
⼆、新题型说明
1. 单词及词组听写
原复合式听写调整为单词及词组听写，短⽂长度及难度不变。
要求考⽣在听懂短⽂的基础上，⽤所听到的原⽂填写空缺的单词或词组，共10题。
短⽂播放三遍。
2. 长篇阅读
原快速阅读理解调整为长篇阅读理解，篇章长度和难度不变。
篇章后附有10个句⼦，每句⼀题。
每句所含的信息出⾃篇章的某⼀段落，要求考⽣找出与每句所含信息相匹配的段落。
有的段落可能对应两题，有的段落可能不对应任何⼀题。
3. 翻译
原单句汉译英调整为段落汉译英。
翻译内容涉及中国的历史、⽂化、经济、社会发展等。
四级长度为140-160个汉字；六级长度为180-200个汉字。
三、成绩报道
成绩报道分为总分和单项分。
单项分包括：1）听⼒，2）阅读，3）翻译和写作。
四、样题。
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全国⼤学英语四、六级考试委员会
2013年8⽉14⽇。
大学英语四六级新题型听力考试说明及新题型听力样题
大学英语四六级听力考试说明原四六级听力题型一、四级听力试题的调整1.取消短对话2.取消短文听写3.新增短篇新闻（3段）其余测试内容不变。
2016年6月四级听力题型调整后四级听力部分的试题结构见下表：2016年6月四级听力短篇新闻的考试指令：Section ADirections: In this section, you will hear three news reports. At the end of each news report, you will hear two or three questions. Both the news report and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.二、六级听力试题的调整1.取消短对话2.取消短文听写3.听力篇章调整为2篇（原3篇）4.新增讲座/讲话（3篇）其他测试内容不变。
2016年6月四级听力题型调整后六级听力部分的试题结构见下表：Section CDirections: In this section, you will hear recordings of lectures or talks followed by some questions. The recordings will be played 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 1 with a single line through the centre.四级听力样题Questions 1 and 2 will be based on the following news item.Kenyan police say one person was killed and 26 injured in an explosion at a bus station in central Nairobi. The blast hit a bus about to set off for the Ugandan capital Kampala. Last July, the Somali group al-Shabab said it was behind the blasts in the Ugandan capital which killed more than 70 people. Will Ross reports from the Kenyan capital.The explosion happened beside a bus which was about to set off for an overnight journey from Nairobi to the Ugandan capital Kampala. Some eyewitnesses report that a bag was about to be loaded on board, but it exploded during a security check. Windows of the red bus were left smashed, and blood could be seen on the ground beside thevehicle. Just hours earlier, Uganda’s police chief had warned of possible Christmas-time attacks by Somali rebels.1. What is the news report mainly about？2. When did the incident occurQuestions 1 and 2 will be based on the following news item.Christmas-time attacks made by Somali rebels.B) An explosion at a bus station in central Nairobi.C) The killing of more than 70 Ugandans in Kampala.D) Blasts set off by a Somali group in Uganda’s capital.On Christmas Eve. C) During a security check.B) Just before midnight. D) In the small hours of the morning.Questions 3 and 4 will be based on the following news item.Woolworths is one of the best known names on th e British High Street. It’s been in business nearly a century. Many of its 800 stores are likely to close following the company’s decision to call in administrators after an attempt to sell the business for a token £1 failed.The company has huge debts. Th e immediate cause for the collapse has been Britain’s slide toward recession, which has cut into consumer spending. However, the business had been in trouble for years.Known for low-priced general goods, Woolworths has struggled in the face of competition from supermarkets expanding beyond groceries and a new generation of internet retailers.Many of the store group’s 25,000 employees are likely to lose their jobs. Some profitable areas such as the DVD publishing business will survive.3. What do we learn about Woolworths from the news report？4. What did Woolworths attempt to do recentlyQuestions 3 and 4 will be based on the following news item.3. A) It is likely to close many of its stores.B) It is known for the quality of its goods.C) It remains competitive in the recession.D) It will expand its online retail business.4. A) Expand its business beyond groceries.B) Fire 25,000 of its current employees.C) Cut its DVD publishing business.D) Sell the business for one pound.Questions 5 to 7 will be based on the following news item.Cairo is known for its overcrowded roads, irregular driving practices and shaky old vehicles, but also for its air pollution. In recent months, though, environmental studies indicate there have been signs of improvement. That’s due in part to the removal of many of the capital’s old-fashioned black and white taxis. Most of these dated back to the 1960s and 70s and were in a poor state of repair.After new legislation demanded their removal from the roads, a low interest loan scheme was set up with three Egyptian banks so drivers could buy new cars. The government pays about $900 for old ones to be discarded and advertising on the new vehicles helps cover repayments.The idea has proved popular with customers ― they can n ow travel in air-conditioned comfort and because the new cabs are metered, they don’t have to argue over fares. Banks and car manufacturers are glad for the extra business in tough economic times. As for the taxi drivers, most are delighted to be behind the wheel of new cars,although there have been a few complaints about switching from black and white toa plain white colour.5. What change took place in Cairo recently？6. What helped bring about the change？7. Why do customers no longer argue with new cab driversQuestions 5 to 7 will be based on the following news item.5. A) All taxis began to use meters.B) All taxis got air conditioning.C) Advertisements were allowed on taxis.D) Old taxis were replaced with new cabs.6. A) A low interest loan scheme. C) Taxi passengers’ complaints.B) Environmentalists’ protests. D) Permission for car advertising.7. A) There are no more irregular practices.B) All new cabs provide air-conditioning.C) New cabs are all equipped with meters.D) New legislation protects consumer rights.Section A1. B2. C3. A4. D5. D6. A7. C六级听力样题Now listen to the following recording and answer questions 16 to 19.Moderator （会议主持人）:Hello Ladies and Gentleman, it gives me great pleasure to introduce our keynote speaker for today’s session, Dr. Howard Miller. Dr. Miller, Professor of Sociology at Washington University, has written numerous articles and books on the issues facing older Americans in our graying society for the past 15 years. Dr. Miller: Dr. Miller:Thank you for that introduction. Today, I’d like to preface my remarks with a story from my own life which I feel highlights the common concerns that bring us here together. Several years ago when my grandparents were well into their eighties, they were faced with the reality of no longer being able to adequately care for themselves. My grandfather spoke of his greatest fear, that of leaving the only home they had known for the past 60 years. Fighting back the tears, he spoke proudly of the fact that he had built their home from the ground up, and that he had pounded every nail and laid every brick in the process. The prospect of having to sell their home and give up their independence, and move into a retirement home was an extremely painful experience for them. It was, in my grandfather’s own words, like having a limb cut off. He exclaimed in a forceful manner that he felt he wasn’t impo rtant anymore. For them and some older Americans, their so-called “golden years” are at times not so pleasant, for this period can mean the decline of not only one’s health but the loss of identity and self-worth. In many societies, this self-identity is closely related with our social status, occupation, material possessions, or independence. Furthermore, we often live in societies that value what is “new” or in fashion, and our own usage of words in the English language is often a sign of bad news for older Americans. I mean how would your family react if you came home tonight exclaiming, “Hey, come to the living room and see the OLD black and white TV I brought!” Unfortunately, the word “old” calls to mind images of the need to replace or discard.Now, many of the lectures given at this conference have focused on the issues of pension reform, medical care, and the development of public facilities for senior citizens. And while these are vital issues that must be addressed, I’d like to focus my comments on an important issue that will affect the overall success of the other programs mentioned. This has to do with changing our perspectives on what it means to be a part of this group, and finding meaningful roles the elderly can play and should play in our societies.First of all, I’d like to talk about . . .16. What does the introduction say about Dr. Howard Miller’s articles and books？17. What is the greatest fear of Dr. Miller’s grandfather？18. What does Dr. Miller say the “golden years” can often me an？19. What is the focus of Dr. Miller’s speechNow listen to the following recording and answer questions 16 to 19.16. A) They investigate the retirement homes in America.B) They are on issues facing senior citizens in America.C) They describe the great pleasures of the golden years.D) They are filled with fond memories of his grandparents.17. A) The loss of the ability to take care of himself.B) The feeling of not being important any more.C) Being unable to find a good retirement home.D) Leaving the home he had lived in for 60 years.18. A) The loss of identity and self-worth.B) Fear of being replaced or discarded.C) Freedom from pressure and worldly cares.D) The possession of wealth and high respect.19. A) The urgency of pension reform.B) Medical care for senior citizens.C) Finding meaningful roles for the elderly in society.D) The development of public facilities for senior citizens.Now listen to the following recording and answer questions 20 to 22.20. A) It seriously impacts their physical and mental development.B) It has become a problem affecting global economic growth.C) It is a common problem found in underdeveloped countries.D) It is an issue often overlooked by parents in many countries.21. A) They will live longer. C) Theyget along well with people.B) They get better pay. D) Theydevelop much higher IQs.22. A) Appropriated funds to promote research of nutrient-rich foods.B) Encouraged breastfeeding for the first six months of a child’s life.C) Recruited volunteers to teach rural people about health and nutrition.D) Targeted hunger-relief programs at pregnant women and young children.Now listen to the following recording and answer questions 20 to 22.The 2010 Global Hunger Index report was released today by the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI). It notes that, in recent years, experts have come to the conclusion that undernourishment between conception and a child’s second birthday can have serious and long-lasting impacts.Undernourishment during this approximately 1,000-day window can seriously check the growth and development of children and render them more likely to get sick and die than well-fed children. Preventing hunger allows children to develop both physically and mentally.Says IFPRI’s Marie Ruel, “They will be more likely to perform well in school. They will stay in school longer. And then at adulthood, IFPRI has actually demonstrated that children who were better nourished have higher wages, by a pretty large margin,by 46 percent.”Ruel says that means the productivity of a nation’s future generations depends in a large part on the first 1,000 days of life.“This is why we’re all on board in focusing on those thousand days to improve nutritio n. After that, the damage is done and is highly irreversible.”The data on nutrition and childhood development has been slowly coming together for decades. But Ruel says scientific consensus alone will not solve the problem. “It’s not enough that nutritionists know you have to intervene then, if we don’t have the politicians on board, and also the...people that implement [programs] in the field.”Ruel says there are encouraging signs that politicians and implementers are beginning to get on board. Many major donors and the United Nations are targeting hunger-relief programs at pregnant women and young children. They focus on improving diets or providing micro-food supplements. They improve access to pre-birth care and encourage exclusive breastfeeding for t he first six months of a child’s life. Ruel says in the 1980s Thailand was able to reduce child undernourishment by recruiting a large number of volunteers to travel the countryside teaching about health and nutrition.“They really did very active promoti on of diversity in the diet and good eating habits. So they were providing more food to people, but also educating people on how to use them, and also educating people on how to feed their young children.”Ruel says countries may take different approaches to reducing child undernutrition. But she says nations will not make progress fighting hunger and poverty until they begin to focus on those critical first thousand days.20. What is the experts’ conclusion regarding children’s undernourishment in their earliest days of life21. What does IFPRI’s Marie Ruel say about well-fed children in their adult life？22. What did Thailand do to reduce child undernourishment in the 1980sNow listen to the following recording and answer questions 23 to 25.I’d like to look at a vital aspect of e-commerce, and that is the nature of the product or service. There are certain products and services that are very suitable for selling online, and others that simply don’t work.Suitable products generally have a high value-to-weight ratio. Items such as CDs and DVDs are obvious examples. Books, although heavier and so more expensive to post, still have a high enough value-to-weight ratio, as the success of Amazon, which started off selling only books, shows. Laptop computers are another good product for selling online.Digital products, such as software, films and music, can be sold in a purely virtual environment. The goods are paid for by online transactions, and then downloaded onto the buyer’s computer. There are no postage or delivery costs, so prices can be kept low.Many successful virtual companies provide digital services, such as financial transactions, in the case of Paypal, or means of communication, as Skype does. The key to success here is providing an easy-to-use, reliable service. Do this and you can easily become the market leader, as Skype has proved.Products which are potentially embarrassing to buy also do well in the virtual environment. Some of the most profitable e-commerce companies are those selling sex-related products or services. For a similar reason, online gambling is highly popular.Products which are usually considered unsuitable for selling online include those that have a taste or smell component. Food, especially fresh food, falls into this category, along with perfume. Clothes and other items that need to be tried on such as diamond rings and gold necklaces are generally not suited to virtual retailing,and, of course, items with a low value-to-weight ratio.There are exceptions, though. Online grocery shopping has really taken off, with most major supermarkets offering the service. The inconvenience of not being able to see the food you are buying is outweighed by the time saved and convenience of having the goods delivered. Typical users of online supermarkets include the elderly, people who work long hours and those without their own transport.23 What is important to the success of an online store？24. What products are unsuitable for selling online？25. Who are more likely to buy groceries onlineNow listen to the following recording and answer questions 23 to 25.23. A) The guaranteed quality of its goods.B) The huge volume of its annual sales.C) The service it provides to its customers.D) The high value-to-weight ratio of its goods.24. A) Those having a taste or smell component.B) Products potentially embarrassing to buy.C) Those that require very careful handling.D) Services involving a personal element.25. A) Those who live in the virtual world.B) Those who have to work long hours.C) Those who are used to online transactions.D) Those who don’t mind paying a little more.Section C16. B 17. D18. A 19. C20. A21. B 22. C23. D 24. A25. B。
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四六级考试听力将调整：取消短对话和短文听写
全国大学英语四、六级考试网站日前发布消息，称为进一步提高听力测试的效度，201X年6月考试起将对四、六级考试的听力试题作局部调整：已经使用多年的的短对话和短文听写题型将退出历史舞台，取而代之的是新闻听力和学术讲座。
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冬是清寒的。
站在有风的地方，悄然回首，看见来时的路。
一路有花的娇艳，
有草的青葱，有树的挺拔，有鸟的鸣叫。
抬起头，天空蓝的清澈。
风起时，有
笑颜。
冬，是寂寞的。
万物都归于沉静中，孕育着来年的昌盛。
隐忍才是最有力的，
也因此，寂寞的冬天给人以太多的幻想与渴望。
会去渴望温暖的一炉壁火，也
会想要一个温暖的怀抱。
围炉煮雪，相拥着取暖。
习惯了把心情种在寂寞里过冬，深耕一陇陌上的花开。
等待着，下一季的盛景。
不会忘记冬的情怀，圣诞节的钟声会敲响，冬有自己的辉煌。
静静的写下一首
小诗，待到花开时，扦插在那枝头，为冬吟。