大学英语四级听力模拟题(Model Test 1-4)答案及听力原文
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2010年6月英语四级全真预测试卷及答案详解(1)2010年6月大学英语四级考试全真预测试卷一Model Test OnePart I Writing (30 minutes)Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a composition one topic: City Problems. You should write at least 120 words following the outline given below in Chinese:1. 越来越多的人涌入大城市，有些问题随之产生2. 比较明显的大问题有……3. 我对这种现象的想法City ProblemsPart II Reading Comprehension (Skimming and Scanning) (15 minutes)Directions: In this part, you will have 15 minutes to go over the passage quickly and answer the questions on Answer Sheet 1.For questions 1-7, markY (for YES) if the statement agrees with the information given in the passage;N (for NO) if the statement contradicts the information given in the passage;NG (for NOT GIVEN) if the information is not given in the passage.For questions 8-10, complete the sentences with the information given in the passage.Scientists Weigh Options for Rebuilding New OrleansAs experts ponder how best to rebuild the devastated (毁坏)city, one question is whether to wall off—or work with—the water.Even before the death toll from Hurricane Katrina is tallied, scientists are cautiously beginning to discuss the future of New Orleans. Few seem to doubt that this vital heart of U.S. commerce and culture will be restored, but exactly how to rebuild the city and its defenses to avoid a repeat catastrophe is an open question. Plans for improving its levees and restoring the barrier of wetlands around New Orleans have been on the table since 1998, but federal dollars needed to implement them never arrived. After the tragedy, that's bound to change, says John Day, an ecologist at Louisiana State University (LSU) in Baton Rouge. And if there is an upside to the disaster, he says, it's that 'now we've got a clean slate to start from."Many are looking for guidance to the Netherlands, a country that, just like bowl-shaped New Orleans, sits mostly below sea level, keeping the water at bay with a construction of amazing scale and complexity. Others, pointing to Venice's long-standing adaptations, say it's best to let water flow through the city, depositing sediment to offset geologic subsidence—a model that would require a radical rethinking of architecture. Another idea is to let nature help by restoring the wetland buffers between sea and city.But before the options can be weighed, several unknowns will have to be addressed. One is precisely how the current defenses failed. To answer that, LSU coastal scientists Paul Kemp and Hassan Mashriqui are picking their way through the destroyed city and surrounding region, reconstructing the size of water surges by measuring telltale marks left on the sides of buildings and highway structures. They are feeding these data into a simulation of the wind and water around New Orleans during its ordeal."We can't say for sure until this job is done," says Day, "but the emerging picture is exactly what we've predicted for years." Namely, several canals—including the MRGO, which was built to speed shipping in the 1960s—have the combined effect of funneling surges from the Gulf of Mexico right to the city's eastern levees and the lake system to the north. Those surges are to blame for the flooding. "One of the first things we'll see done is the complete backfilling of the MRGO canal," predicts Day, "which could take a couple of years."The levees, which have been provisionally repaired, will be shored up further in the months to come, although their long-term fate is unclear. Better levees would probably have prevented most of the flooding in the city center. To provide further protection, a mobile dam system, much like a storm surge barrier in the Netherlands, could be used to close off the mouth of Lake Pontchartrain. But most experts agree that these are short-term fixes.The basic problem for New Orleans and the Louisiana coastline is that the entire Mississippi River delta is subsiding and eroding, plunging the city deeper below sea level and removing a thick cushion of wetlands that once buffered the coastline from wind and waves. Part of the subsidence is geologic and unavoidable, but the rest stems from the levees that have hemmed in the Mississippi all the way to its mouth for nearly a century to prevent floods and facilitate shipping. As a result, river sediment is no longer spread across the delta but dumped into the Gulf of Mexico. Without a constant stream of fresh sediment, the barrier islands and marshes are disappearing rapidly, with a quarter, roughly the size of Rhode Island, already gone.After years of political wrangling, a broad group pulled together by the Louisiana government in 1998 proposed a massive $14 billion plan to save the Louisiana coasts, called Coast 2050 (now modified into a plan called the Louisiana Coastal Area project). Wetland restorationwas a key component. "It's one of the best and cheapest hurricane defenses," says Day, who chaired its scientific advisory committee.Although the plan was never given more than token funding, a team led by Day has been conducting a pilot study since 2000, diverting part of the Mississippi into the wetlands downstream of the city. "The results are as good as we could have hoped," he says, with land levels rising at about 1 centimeter per year—enough to offset rising sea levels, says Day.Even if the wetlands were restored and new levees were built, the combination of geologic subsidence and rising sea levels will likely sink New Orleans another meter by 2100. The problem might be solved by another ambitious plan, says Roel Boumans, a coastal scientist at the University of Vermont in Burlington who did his ph.D. at LSU: shoring up the lowest land with a slurry of sediment piped in from the river. The majority of the buildings in the flooded areas will have to be razed anyway, he says, "so why not take this opportunity to fix the root of the problem?" The river could deposit enough sediment to raise the bottom of the New Orleans bowl to sea level "in 50 to 60 years," he estimates. In the meantime, people could live in these areas Venice-style, with buildings built on stilts. Boumans even takes it a step further: "You would have to raise everything about 30 centimeters once every 30 years, so why not make the job easier by making houses that can float."Whether that is technically or politically feasible—Day, for one, calls it "not likely" —remains to be seen, especially because until now, the poorest residents lived in the lowest parts of the city. Any decision on how best to protect the city in the future will be tied to how many people will live there, and where. "there may be a large contingent of residents and businesses who choose not to return," says Bill Good, an environmental scientist at LSU and manager of the Louisiana Geological Survey's Coastal Processes section. It is also not yet clear how decisionsabout the reconstruction will be made, says Good, "Since there is no precedent of comparable magnitude." Every level of government is sure to be involved, and "the process is likely to be ad hoc."Even with the inevitable mingling of science and politics, we still have "a unique chance to back out of some bad decisions," says Good, who grew up in New Orleans. "I hope that we don't let this once-in-history opportunity slip through our fingers in the rush to rebuild the city:"1. The passage gives a general description of the suggestions to reconstruct New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina.2. Two examples to deal with water are Netherlands and Venice.3. The canals have nothing to do with the flooding.4. The levees will be shored up further with clear long-term fate.5. The basic problem for New Orleans is the subsidence of Mississippi River delta.6. The key component of Coast 2050 is wetland restoration.7. The plan of Coast 2050 will get billions of federal funding.8. New Orleans will likely sink ________________ by 2100.9. Another ambitious plan is to shoring up the lowest land with a slurry of sediment________________.10. How decisions about the reconstruction will be made is also ________________.Part III Listening Comprehension (35 minutes)Section ADirections: In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long conversations. At the end of each conversation, one or more questions will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked [A], [B], [C] and [D], and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer sheet 2 with a single line through the centre.11. [A] The man doesn't want to see Mr. Williams.[B] Mr. Jones is in an inferior position to Mr. Williams.[C] Mr. Jones used to be in charge.[D] Mr. Williams doesn't want to see the man.12. [A] They need to make more efforts. [C]The others have done the greater part of it.[B] She felt a bit annoyed. [D] They've finished more than half of it.13. [A] She felt very sorry. [C] She was in a hurry.[B] She felt a bit annoyed. [D] She was surprised.14. [A] The knife belongs to him. [C] The man once borrowed Bob's knife.[B] Bob should mind his own business. [D] Bob's knife isn't as good as that of the man.15. [A] He'll miss the meeting that afternoon. [C] He won't miss the meeting.[B] He can't have an appointment with the host. [D] He is a hardworking man.16. [A] Because she didn't fulfill her promise.[B] Because her mother would be very angry.[C] Because she can't finish the job ahead of schedule.[D]Because she would be the last to finish the job.17. [A] He always talks on the phone for that long if it's toll free.[B] They had so much free time to talk on the phone for that long.[C] They talked on the phone for too long.[D] He wants to know what they talked about.18. [A] At a restaurant. [C] In the office.[B] At the cinema. [D] At a department store.Questions 19 to 22 are based on the conversation you have just heard.19. [A] He is a teacher of English in Cambridge. [C] He is a consultant to a Scottish company.[B] He is a specialist in computer science. [D] He is a British tourist to China.20. [A] 22℃[C] 25℃[B] 23℃[D] 34℃21. [A] With an English family. [C] With a language teacher.[B] In a flat near the college. [D] In a student dormitory.22. [A] Certain things cannot be learned from books.[B] Foreign students had better live on campus.[C] Choice of where to live varies from person to person.[D] British families usually welcome foreign students.Questions 23 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.23. [A] Ways to determine the age of a fossil. [C] A comparison of two shellfish fossils.[B] The identity of a fossil the woman found. [D] Plans for a field trip to look for fossils.24. [A] He has never seen a fossil that old. [C] It is probably a recent specimen.[B] It could be many millions of years old. [D] He will ask the lab how old it is.25. [A] Take it to class. [C] Take it to the lab.[B] Put it in her collection. [D] Leave it with her professor.Section BDirections: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked [A], [B], [C] and [D]. Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the center.Passage OneQuestions 26 to 28 are based on the passage you have just heard.26. [A] She didn't want to be a typist. [C] She was not enthusiastic about typing.[B] She was not energetic enough to do the job. [D] She never went to a university.27. [A] Because nobody wanted to hire her as a pilot.[B] Because she wanted to prove that a woman could fly an airplane.[C] Her parents didn't want to hire a pilot.[D] She did not have enough money to hire a pilot.28. [A] Vienna. [C] India.[B] Baghdad. [D] Australia.Passage TwoQuestions 29 to 32 are based on the passage you have just heard.29. [A] Reading magazine articles. [C] Writing research papers.[B] Reviewing book reports. [D] Selecting information sources.30. [A] Gathering non-relevant materials. [C] Sharing notes with someone else.[B] Stealing another person's ideas. [D] Handing in assignments late.31. [A] In the student's own words. [C] In short phrases.[B] In direct quotations. [D] In shorthand.32. [A] It should be assimilated thoroughly. [C] It should be paraphrased by the author.[B] It should be enclosed in quotation marks. [D] It should be authorized by the source. Passage ThreeQuestions 33 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard.33. [A] Seasonal variations in nature.[B] How intelligence changes with the change of seasons.[C] How we can improve our intelligence.[D] Why summer is the best season for vacation.34. [A] Summer. [C] Fall.[B] Winter. [D] Spring.35. [A] All people are less intelligent in summer than in the other seasons of the year.[B] Heat has no effect on people's mental abilities.[C] People living near the equator are the most intelligent.[D] Both climate and temperature exert impact on people's intelligence.Section CDirections: In this section, you will hear a passage three times. When the passage is read for the first time, you should listen carefully for its general idea. When the passage is read for the second time, you are required to fill in the blanks numbered from 36 to 43 with the exact words you have just heard. For blanks numbered from 44 to 46 you are required to fill in the missing information. For these blank, you can either use the exact words you have just heard or write down the main points in your own words. Finally, when the passage is read for the third time, you should check what you have written.Building after building under water. (36) ________ in shelters. Thousands of others unsure where to go. (37) ________ for help. Anarchy. Bodies in streets. This is what one of America's historic cities was (38) ________ to this week by a powerful storm, Katrina.Officials want everyone still left in New Orleans, Louisiana, to leave for now. The (39)________ of New Orleans says thousands may be dead. (40) ________ Katrina also caused death and (41) ________ in parts of Mississippi and Alabama along the Gulf of Mexico. Federal officials reported Friday that more than one million five hundred thousand homes and businesses (42) ________ without electric power.New Orleans is famous for its wild Mardi Gras (43) ________ and night life in the French Quarter. (44) ________________________. New Orleans has depended on levees, dams made of earth, to control floods from the Mississippi River and Lake Pontchartrain.Katrina struck on Monday. New Orleans avoided a direct hit. But two of the levees failed the next day. Most of the city was flooded. Helicopters dropped huge sandbags to fill the breaks. (45) ________________________.America faces one of the worst natural events in its history. President Bush says the recovery will take years. (46) ________________________. The Bush administration is expected to ask for more in the weeks to come.Part IV Reading Comprehension (Reading in Depth) (25 minutes)Section ADirections: In this section, there is a passage with ten blanks. You are required to select one word for each blank from a list of choices given in a word bank following the passage. Read the passage through carefully before making your choices. Each choice in bank is identified by a letter. Please mark the corresponding letter for each item on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the center. You may not use any of the words in the bank more than once.Questions 47 to 56 are based on the following passage.Blue is the world's favorite color. It is also the color most often 47 with intellect and authority.Most uniforms are blue. In Greek and Roman mythology, blue is the color of sky gods. In the Old Testament, God is 48 by deep blue. Blue and turquoise (青绿色)are represented by the Islamic religion. It is the 49 color in the mosques of the world.Blue symbolizes truth, peace and cooperation. It is the color of the flag of the United Nations and of Europe. As the coolest color of the spectrum, it is the hue most likely to have a receding effect. As in the skies and water that 50 us, blue is seen as a peaceful and 51 color. Blue light has seen to 52 blood pressure by calming the nervous system hence relaxing the body and mind. Blue creates large airy spaces. It makes rooms bigger.The wrong shade of blue can be uncomfortable. It can also be cold and sterile(枯燥的)unless 53 with warmer colors.Light and soft blue makes us feel quiet and protected from the bustle(喧闹)and 54 of the day. Blue bedrooms are restful. Blue bath rooms are appropriately watery. Blue 55 depth with greens and reds. Dark blue represents the night making us calm. Its apparently calming effect makes it the perfect tone for the quieter 56 of your living space.[A] represented [I] activity[B] engage [J] zones[C] refreshing [K] foolish[D] surround [L] line[E] curved [M] acquires[F] dominant [N] associated[G]lower [O] rash[H] balancedSection BDirections: There are 2 passages in the section. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked [A], [B], [C], and [D]. You should decide on the best choice and mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the center.Passage OneQuestion 57 to 61 are based on the following passage.Most shoplifters (商店扒手)agree that the January sales offer wonderful opportunities for the hard-working thief. With the shops so crowded and the staff so busy, it does not require any extraordinary talent to help you to take one or two little things and escape unnoticed. It is known, in the business, as "hoisting".But the hoisting game is not what it used to be. Even at the height of the sales, shoplifters today never know if they are being watched by one of those evil little balls that hang from the ceilings of so many department stores above the most desirable goods.As if that was not trouble enough for them, they can now be filmed at work and obliged to attend a showing of their performance in court.Selfridges was the first big London store to install closed-circuit videotape equipment to watch its sales floors. In October last year the store won its first court case for shoplifting using a evidence a videotape clearly showing a couple stealing dresses. It was an important test case which encouraged other stores to install similar equipment.When the balls, called sputniks, first make an appearance in shops, it was widely believed that their only function was to frighten shoplifters. Their somewhat ridiculous appearances, the curious holes and red lights going on and off, certainly make the theory believable.It did not take long, however, for serious shoplifters to start showing suitable respect. Soon after the equipment was in operation at Selfridges, store detective Brian Chadwick was sitting in the control room watching a woman secretly putting bottles of perfume into her bag."As she turned to go," Chadwick recalled, "she suddenly looked up at the 'sputnik' and stopped. She could not possibly have seen that the camera was trained on her because it is completely hidden, but she must have had a feeling that I was looking at her.""For a moment she paused, but then she returned to counter and started putting everything back. When she had finished, she opened her bag towards the camera to show it was empty and hurried out of the store."57. January is a good month for shoplifters because ________.[A] they don't need to wait for staff to serve them[B] they don't need any previous experience as thieves[C] there are so many people in the store[D] January sales offer wonderful opportunities for them58. The sputniks hanging from the ceiling are intended ________.[A] to watch the most desirable goods [C] to frighten shoplifters by their appearance[B] to make films that can be used as evidence [D] to be used as evidence against shoplifters59. The case last October was important because ________ .[A] the store got the dresses back[B] the equipment was able to frighten shoplifters[C] other shops found out about the equipment[D] the kind of evidence supplied was accepted by court60. The woman stealing perfume ________.[A] guessed what the sputniks were for [C] could see the camera filming her[B] was frightened by its shape [D] knew that the detective had seen her61. The woman's action before leaving the store shows that she ________.[A] was sorry for what she had done[B] was afraid she would be arrested[C]decided she didn't want what she had picked up[D] wanted to prove she had not intended to steal anythingPassage TwoQuestions 62 to 66 are based in the following passage.The largest shark known to us, Megalodon, is extinct. Or is it? Carcharodon Megalodon, commonly known as Megalodon, is believed to have lived between 1 million and 5 million years ago and thought to have been 52 feet long. It is (or was) a shark that had a jaw 7 or more feet wide. Fairly recently, there has been some speculation about whether it is extinct or just out of reach. But few people believe that Megalodon has found a home deep in the ocean.There are many known "Living Fossils": Coelacanth, Sea Cucumbers, Sea Urchins, Lobsters, Sea Stars. The common ones like lobsters and sea urchins are not really looked on as anything amazing. They've been around for thousands of years or more, and are easily accessible to us.What if they weren't accessible and yet still existed? We would label them extinct. The discovery of a live Coelacanth, a fish long believed extinct, challenged some scientists' long-held beliefs on extinction. There have been recent discoveries of incredibly large squid, and deep-sea fish never before seen by scientists.In the 1960s the U.S. Navy set up underwater microphones around the world to track Soviet submarines. The network, known as the Sound Surveillance System, still lies deep below the ocean's surface in a layer of water known as the "deep sound channel". The temperature and pressure of the channel allow sound waves to travel undisturbed. NOAA's Acoustic Monitoring Project has been using the Sound Surveillance System to listen for changes in ocean structure like ocean currents or volcanic activity. Most of the sounds recorded are common and of no concern. One sound, identified in 1977 by U.S. Navy "spy" sensors, was odd. It was obviously a marine animal but the call was more powerful than any of the calls made by any other reported sea creature. It was too big for a whale. Could it be a deep-sea monster? One possibility was a giant squid, but no one is sure. It was named "Bloop". Could it be Megalodon? If Megalodon is still alive down in the bottom of the ocean, we may some day soon discover it. Then what? Deep sea diving will never be the same, that's for sure!62. The following is commonly known EXCEPT ________.[A] Megalodon, the largest shark, is extinct[B] Megalodon is not extinct but just out of reach[C] Megalodon was 52 feet long and had a jaw 7 or more feet wide[D] Megalodon lived between several million years ago.63. What makes scientists doubt about the belief that Megalodon is extinct?[A] The discovery of many "Living Fossils". [C] The discovery of a live Coelacanth.[B] The discovery of the fossils of lobsters. [D] The discovery of the fossils of sea urchins.64. What was special in their recorded sounds?[A] To listen for changes in ocean structure.[B] To listen for changes of ocean currents or volcanic activity.[C] To Make sure whether there was a giant squid deep in the ocean.[D] To follow the track of the Soviet warships under water.65. What was special in their recorded sounds?[A] A strange, powerful animal sound was heard. [C] A sea monster's sound was heard.[B] A big whale's sound was heard. [D] A giant squid's sound was heard.66. What can be concluded from the passage?[A] Scientists' discoveries always change people's belief.[B] There are too many secrets to be discovered.[C] Megalodon may be still alive deep in the ocean.[D] "Deep sound channel" allows sound waves to travel undisturbed.Part V Cloze (15 minutes)69. [A] hardly [B] nearly [C] certainly [D] somehow70. [A] trip [B] works [C] business [D] travel71. [A] buy [B] sell [C] race [D] see72. [A] quickly [B] regularly [C] rapidly [D] recently73. [A] on [B] to [C] in [D] about74. [A] raising [B] making [C] reducing [D] improving75. [A] unusual [B] interested [C] average [D] big76. [A] slowest [B] equal [C] faster [D] less77. [A] bringing [B] obtaining [C] having [D] purchasing78. [A] part [B] half [C] number [D] side79. [A] clearly [B] proportionally [C] obviously [D] suddenly80. [A] income [B] work [C] plants [D] debts81. [A] used [B] spent [C] cost [D] needed82. [A] months [B] dollar [C] family [D] year83. [A] famous [B] quick [C] superior [D] inferior84. [A] running [B] notice [C] influence [D] discussion85. [A] then [B] so [C] as [D] which86. [A] starting [B] leaving [C] keeping [D] repairingPart VI Translation (5 minutes)Directions: Complete the sentences on Answer Sheet 2 by translating into English the Chinese given in brackets.87. The chairman requested ________________________(所有书面资料都要储存在电脑硬盘上).88. ________________________ (如果我是你)，I would have accepted such an offer given by the manager.89. Do you mind ________________________(推迟这次会议到本季度末)?90. ________________________(考虑到各种各样的因素)，our subjects should be rearranged to meet the requirements of the curriculum.91. ________________________(理完发之后)，Professor Smith went straightly to the laboratory to proceed with his experiments2010年6月大学英语四级考试全真预测试卷一答案详解Part I WritingCity ProblemsNowsdays, millions of migrant workers flock into cities in search of jobs and better living. However, with the sharp rise in the urban population, many problems arise in the development of cities.Firstly, cities become more and more crowded, putting much pressure upon transportation, housing, sanitation, education, employment and so on. City services and facilities have been strained to a breaking point. Secondly, a growing number of private cars emit a huge amount of carbon dioxide, leaving the air mercilessly polluted.What ismore, the city is also threatened by an increase in crime. There is not a single day passing without the report of someone being robbed, kidnapped or even murdered.Last but not least, city-dwellers are not only separated from the nature but also isolated from each other, even not knowing name of their next-door neighbor.All these problems have harmed the attractiveness of the city. More people may seek to live in the suburbs if there isn't any improvement.Part II Reading Comprehension (Skimming and Scanning)1.Y 文章开头提到experts ponder how best to rebuild the devastated city,并在第三段简要介绍了重建的几种方案，随后文章详细地阐述了各种建议，由此可知该句正确。
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。
四级练习4听力原文及答案--模拟练习
Model Test 4 (模拟)Listening ComprhensionSection A11. M: Excuse me! The shirt is not the size I want. I thought it was a 40, but I found it was 38. Wouldyou please change it for me?W: Of course, sir.Q: Where is this conversation most probably taking place? C12. M: It’s been pouring for 3 days now. I begin to wonder if it’ll ever stop.W: And tomorrow is gonna be my day at the beach. But if it doesn’t clear up by then, I’ll just have forget about that.Q: What does the woman imply? D13. M: excuse me, has there been an emergency?W: Oh, no sir. There has just been a storm so the plane will leave a little later this afternoon.Q: What do we learn about the flight? A14. W: Professor Black was so strange today.M: I noticed that, too. He was talking so quietly and then not giving us any homework at all. Can you believe that?Q: What can you inferred about professoe Black? A15. W: Hey, don’t forget to bring that book back from the library on your way home.M: Oh, thanks for reminding me. I am on my way.Q: What will the man probably do next? D16. M: I’m having trouble fitting into my jeans. Looks like I’ll have to get some new ones.W: Oh, you wouldn’t do that if you just cut down on what you eat.Q: What does the woman imply the man should do? B17. W: What a wonderful view! Could you take a picture of me with the flowers in the background?M: I am sorry, I just ran out of film.Q: What does the man imply? D18. M: I’m not sure what I’m in a mood for. Pizza or a hamburger? They are both really good here.W: The movie starts in an hour and we still have to get there and park. So just make a decision.Q: What does the woman suggest the man do? BConversation 1W: Hi, Kevin. Y our roommate told me that I could find you in the TV lounge(休息室；起居室).What are you doing here?M: What does it look like I am doing?W: Well, it looks like you are watching television. But we have a linear algebra(线性代数) mid-term tomorrow, so I thought you’d be studying for it and maybe I can study with you.M: Oh, well, I was just taking a break. This linear algebra stuff gives me a headache if I work on it too long.W: I know what you mean. I’ve been working on it for 3 hours through it already. I’m beginning to go cross. I’d been theorizing at the sample problems. I just don’t get some of them.M: But I can’t believe you are coming to me. I mean you do know what I got on the last test, don’t you?W: Y eah, I know. Y ou told me. I just thought two heads might be better than one.M: Y eah, that’s a nice idea. But, you know, I wish I knew that person in our class who got a hundred on the last test. She didn’t miss a Q. Umm, was it Elizabeth?W: Oh, yeah, Elizabeth! She is friend of mine. She’d be a big help right now. Why don’t give her a call?M: What? At this hour? It’s already ten thirty. I don’t wanna impose on her.W: Y eah, I guess you are right. But you know what, she owes me a big favor. Let’s at least give her a call and see what she says. Maybe going over some of the problem with us would help her review the material.M: It’s worth a try.Questions 19 to 22 are based on the conversation you have just heard.19. What are the speakers mainly discussing? D20. Why is the man watching television? A21. Why is the man surprised that the woman wants to study linear algebra with him? D22. Why doesn’t the man want to call Elizabeth? CConversation 2M: Parcel Express. Good morning. How can I help you?W: Good morning. I’m thinking of sending a parcel to New Y ork next week. Can you tell me what the procedure is, please?M: Certainly. When you ring us we need the following information: the invoice(发货单) address, that’s probably your address, isn’t it? And then the pick-up address if that’s different. And a contact phone number.W: Just a moment. I’m taking notes. Phone number, right.M: Then we need the full name, address and phone number of the person you are sending the parcel to.W: Ok. Anything else?M: Y es, the weight and dimensions(尺寸,容积) of the parcel, that’s height, width, and length, and the value of the goods and the full description.W: Value description.M: Yes, but don’t seal the parcel. Y ou need to leave it open so that the driver can check the contents when he collects it. After the recent bombing, the airline said that we had to check all parcels. They told us we had to do it.W: Fine. Now last question. How long will the parcel take to get to New Y ork?M: One or two working days. There are daily flights at midday. And if we collect the parcel from you at 10:15, then your parcel catches that flight, and it’ll arrive in 24 hours.W: Right. Thank you very much. Y ou’ve been very helpful.M: Not at all. Goodbye.W: Goodbye.Questions 23 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.23. Which of the following is NOT needed by Parcel Express? C24. Why must parcels be left open according to the coversation? B25. What’s the woman’s last inquiry mainly concerned with? ASection B亨利. 福特不仅作为规模化生产的先驱为大家所熟知，他对工人生产条件的改进也同样应该受到人们的尊敬。
大学英语四级改革适用(听力)模拟试卷450(题后含答案及解析)
大学英语四级改革适用（听力）模拟试卷450(题后含答案及解析)题型有：1. What makes sun bears become night owls?2. What does Kaitlyn Gaynor say about the behaviour pattern shifts of so many species?1．A．The melting of the polar iceberg.B．The illegal hunting of animals.C．The disturbance of human activity.D．The pollution in their natural habitat.正确答案：C 涉及知识点：听力2．A．They might reshape the entire ecosystems.B．They are caused by land development.C．They can be foreseen and prevented.D．They will destroy the environment completely.正确答案：A 涉及知识点：听力听力原文：A motorist was prepared to meet his maker when he found himself trapped in his Cadillac for 14 hours on a hot, summer day.Cleveland resident Peter Pyros was backing his car out of the driveway in August when suddenly the battery died. Because the electric buttons used to active the door wouldn’t work, he became a prisoner in his own car, reported the Detroit Free Press.He tried shouting for help and pounding on the window, hoping it would break, but to no avail. After more than half a day stuck in the vehicle and barely able to breathe, a curious neighbour discovered Pyros before contacting police. They charged Pyros’battery long enough so he could let himself out of the car.What Pyros was unaware of is that his car was equipped with a manual door release handle. The only problem was he didn’t know it existed and the owner’s manual was not inside the vehicle. Pyros may be alive but he’s not happy. He’s suing the maker of his car for not making the emergency set easier to locate.Questions 3 and 4 are based on the news report you have just heard.3. What is the news report mainly about?4. Why didn’t Pyros use the manual door release handle?3．A．An accident caused by battery explosion.B．A man trapped in his own car.C．A car maker facing a severe penalty.D．A motorcycle crashing into a car.正确答案：B 涉及知识点：听力4．A．Because it was broken in an accident.B．Because it was not equipped in his car.C．Because he was too nervous to remember it.D．Because he was unaware of it.正确答案：D 涉及知识点：听力听力原文：E-commerce is often blamed for the woes of brick-and-mortar retailers. But on Thursday, Sears’CEO Eddie Lampert cast blame on the company’s retirees—specifically, pension plan payouts—for draining company coffers.The statements came in a blog post by Lampert in which he outlined that since 2005, Sears has contributed over $4.5 billion to its pension fund.“Had the company been able to employ those billions of dollars in its operations, we would have been in a better position to compete with other large retail companies, many of which don’t have large pension plans, and thus have not been required to allocate billions of dollars to these liabilities,”he wrote.One way Sears has stayed buoyant in recent years: partnerships with Amazon. At the end of August, Sears announced it would expand the pilot program that enables Sears to install and balance automobile tires that consumers purchase through Amazon. The deal seems like a win-win for both retailers, as well as customers. Amazon shoppers who buy tires, including Sears’Die-Hard brand, can ship the tires to a nearby Sears Auto Centre for installation.Questions 5 to 7 are based on the news report you have just heard.5. Why did Sears’CEO Eddie Lampert cast blame on the company’s retirees?6. How much has Sears contributed to its pension fund since 2005?7. What would Sears do next?5．A．Because they are not content with the pension plans.B．Because they all support e-commerce.C．Because they consume too much capital of the company.D．Because they keep partnerships with Amazon.正确答案：C 涉及知识点：听力6．A．More than $4.5 billion.B．More than $5.4 billion.C．More than $4.5 million.D．More than $5.4 million.正确答案：A 涉及知识点：听力7．A．It would end its partnerships with Amazon.B．It would expand the pilot program.C．It would sell tires online.D．It would change its pension plan.正确答案：B 涉及知识点：听力Section B听力原文：W: Hi, Steven. What’s up?M: I am planning a summer vacation, trying to coordinate schedules with friends and family, but maybe there’s another way, even a better way, to take a vacation.W: What do you mean?M: I mean maybe I should travel alone this time. Nowadays, people are travelling alone in record numbers.W: There are many places that people have longed to go. But I often hear them say they have nobody to go with.M: True. I should travel alone. Last year, my editor sent me to Paris to explore the city by myself. That was the assignment. On my own, thousands of miles from home, I could slow down. I began to really enjoy all of the marvelous, everyday things I miss when talking with or looking after companions.W: Sounds to me so amazing. By travelling alone, we are able to zero in on details because there is no one to distract us, no one to tell us to hurry along, to stop lingering on some shopping centres to buy things you don’t want.M: Definitely. And you have the freedom to pursue your particular interests. You can develop your aesthetic sense at your own pace. You can explore art and design shops, places that may inspire a new hobby or a creative endeavor.W: Alone, we can be reflective, like the day I took myself to a tea ceremony in Tokyo. We can step outside our comfort zone. Alone, we can climb a hill on an autumn afternoon, and consider how we are living our life and how we want to live it in the future- a process that can get inhibited when other people are around.M: Indeed.Questions 8 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.8. What is the man busy with?9. What does the man say about his assignment in Paris?10. Why is travelling alone so beneficial according to the speakers?11. What does the woman say about her trip in Tokyo?8．A．Planning his academic study for summer vacation.B．Arranging a party with his friends and family.C．Planning a summer vacation.D．Thinking about travelling to Paris.正确答案：C 涉及知识点：听力9．A．He missed marvelous, everyday things in Paris.B．He was well taken care of in Paris.C．He was accompanied by several friends in Paris.D．He travelled alone but enjoyed his trip in Paris.正确答案：D 涉及知识点：听力10．A．Because you don’t have to take care of your companions.B．Because you are free to pursue your particular interests.C．Because you can go to art and design shops.D．Because you will have the chance to enjoy the local life.正确答案：B 涉及知识点：听力11．A．It was comfortable.B．The tea ceremony was enjoyable.C．It was reflective.D．The hill was beautiful.正确答案：C 涉及知识点：听力听力原文：W: Now we have Adam Grant, a psychologist at Wharton Business School with his new book Option B.M: Thank you. I read a study days ago which showed that highly creative adults grew up in families where their parents argued more, not only argued more, but argued reasonably in front of their children.W: As a mom, I just thought that was something you’re never supposed to do.M: Well, the more I read about this research, the more I realized that if you never disagree in front of your kids, they think there’s one right answer to everything, whereas if they see you argue, they realize that there might be multiple perspectives on a problem, and they have to learn to think for themselves.W: I see. Are there any rules for this sort of arguing?M: Yes, there are a few rules for good arguing. One is to argue like you’re right, but listen like you’re wrong. Instead of arguing to win, you can argue to learn. And the key is you have to acknowledge when your opponent has made a good point.W: I think most of us are terrible at hearing criticism. Think about what happens to you physically. Your shoulders start to tense. Your body tightens up. Your heart races. And you just feel like you’re being physically attacked.M: Yes. I have advice on this. And it only takes 23 words: “I am giving you these comments because I have very high expectations of you, and I am confident that you can reach them.”It changes the conversation. Instead of saying “this person is about to attack me,”the person receiving the feedback says “this person is trying to help me.”W: Sounds quite enlightening!Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.12. What did the study the man read show about highly creative adults?13. What do kids learn from disagreements between their parents?14. What is the key to good arguing?15. How would we react physically when we hear criticism?12．A．They grew up in highly harmonious families.B．They grew up in families with fierce arguments.C．They grew up in families with reasonable arguments.D．They grew up in relatively stable families.正确答案：C 涉及知识点：听力13．A．Strategies to win an argument.B．The importance of being less aggressive.C．Multiple angles on a problem.D．The importance of family harmony.正确答案：C 涉及知识点：听力14．A．You have to admit it when your opponent has made a good point.B．You have to defeat your opponent by all means to win an argument.C．You have to argue back even if your opponent has made a good point.D．You have to be alert when your opponent has made a good point.正确答案：A 涉及知识点：听力15．A．Our body temperature rises.B．Our mind goes mad.C．Our blood pressure goes up.D．Our shoulders tighten.正确答案：D 涉及知识点：听力Section C听力原文：Are you worried your heart is much older than you are and that you’re on the verge of having a heart attack? Well, a test can estimate the age of your ticker, as well as revealing how long you can expect to live without having a heart attack or a stroke. But a new update to the 16-question tool offers advice and interventions to help lower the vital organ’s age and keep you alive for longer.Produced by NHS Choices and the British Heart Foundation, the Heart Age Tool asks for information about your age, gender, height and weight. It also seeks to know where you live, whether you’re an active smoker and your ethnicity—all factors that impact the risk of having a heart attack or stroke. The free tool-initially launched last year—also searches for information about your cholesterol levels, blood pressure and whether or not you have any other conditions that increase your risk. It is designed to work on people aged 30 or older who have not already been diagnosed with cardiovascular disease. The updated tool comes after new research found four in five people have hearts much older than they are due to a poor lifestyle.In the worst cases, men and women in their mid-40s had hearts typical of 60-year-olds, scientists found. A worrying 89% of men below 40 had unhealthy hearts, compared with just 41% of women, researchers discovered.Questions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard.16. What do we learn about the Heart Age Tool?17. Whom does the Heart Age Tool apply to?18. What can we learn from the end of the talk?16．A．It is a recently launched device.B．It is a portable device.C．It is a list of 6 questions.D．It is a list of 16 questions.正确答案：D 涉及知识点：听力17．A．Anyone over 30-year-old and with heart-related disease.B．Those at the age of 30 or older and without cardiovascular disease.C．Old people who have been diagnosed with heart disease.D．People in their mid-40s and diagnosed with heart disease.正确答案：B 涉及知识点：听力18．A．Men tend to have an healthy heart even when they reach the age of 40.B．Women tend to have an unhealthy heart when they are in their 40s.C．More men under 40 have heart problems than women.D．More women over 40 have heart problems than men.正确答案：C 涉及知识点：听力听力原文：Norm Pethrick, a 36-year-old man in Australia’s northern city Darwin, was praised on Thursday for jumping onto a crocodile’s back to save his wife Wendy at Litchfield National Park, a popular tourist spot southwest of Darwin, a local newspaper reported. Ms. Pethrick was standing on a river bank Wednesday afternoon when the saltwater crocodile attacked her, locking its jaws on both her legs as it tried to drag her underwater. Norm Pethrick, who with his wife had been collecting water, immediately went to help her. He jumped onto the back, poked the eyes of the crocodile and finally got his wife free. Ms. Pethrick was later taken to Royal Darwin Hospital for a medical treatment. The doctors said she was suffering eight puncture wounds in her right leg, a puncture wound in her left leg and a serious cut to one of her fingers. “This could have been a fatal and tragic situation,”said the general manager of Royal Darwin Hospital, Dr. Len Notaras, according to a local report. He said Ms. Pethrick was saved by her husband’s “quick and diligent actions.”Dr. Notaras also said she would remain in hospital for three to four days andhave an operation to clean the wounds, which are easy to get infected because of bacteria on the teeth of the crocodile.Questions 19 to 21 are based on the passage you have just heard.19. What is the accident?20. What was Ms. Pethrick doing when the accident happened?21. How were Ms. Pethrick’s wounds?19．A．Animal attack.B．Tourist conflict.C．Ship wreck.D．Road accident.正确答案：A 涉及知识点：听力20．A．She was swimming.B．She was fishing.C．She was sitting in a boat.D．She was standing on a river bank.正确答案：D 涉及知识点：听力21．A．They were mainly on her left leg.B．They were mainly on her right leg.C．They were mainly on her fingers.D．They were mainly on her arms.正确答案：B 涉及知识点：听力听力原文：Billionaire Bill Gates has made a $100 million investment to help researchers find a cure for Alzheimer’s. The brain disease causes people to slowly lose their memory and mental abilities as they grow old. Gates, the co-founder of Microsoft, said he has given $50 million to the Dementia Discovery Fund. The London-based fund aims to bring business and government together to seek treatments for the brain-wasting disease. Another $50 million will go to start-up groups working in Alzheimer’s research, Gates said. The money is a personal donation and not from his charitable organization, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.“The disease is a huge problem, a growing problem, and the scale of the tragedy—even for the people who stay alive—is very high,”Gates told the Reuters news agency. Despite many years of research, scientists have not found a treatment that can slow the progression of Alzheimer’s. Current drugs can do no more than ease some of the effects. But Gates said he is hopeful that treatments can be found, even if they might still be more than 10 years away. Gates’usual health focus is on helping fight infectious diseases in poorer countries. He said Alzheimer’s became his mission partly for personal reasons, and partly because it has been so difficult to find effectivetreatment. Some men in his family have suffered from Alzheimer’s, he said. In a blog post about the investments, Gates wrote, “I know how awful it is to watch people you love struggle as the disease robs them of their mental capacity. It feels a lot like you’re experiencing a gradual death of the person that you knew.”Questions 22 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard.22. What does the Dementia Discovery Fund aim to do?23. How much did Bill Gates give to start-up groups working in Alzheimer’s research?24. What does the speaker say about the research on Alzheimer’s?25. What is Gates’usual health focus on?22．A．Find private funds to help those with brain-wasting disease.B．Call on medical research groups to help those with brain-wasting disease.C．Call on the government to help those with brain-wasting disease.D．Unite business and government together to help those with brain-wasting disease.正确答案：D 涉及知识点：听力23．A．$50 million.B．$100 million.C．$150 million.D．$200 million.正确答案：A 涉及知识点：听力24．A．Scientists have found an effective way to cure the disease.B．Scientists have found a treatment that can prevent its progression.C．Scientists have not found a treatment that can slow its progression.D．Scientists have found an effective way to expand people’s mental capacity.正确答案：C 涉及知识点：听力25．A．Helping fight brain-wasting disease all over the world.B．Helping fight infectious diseases in poorer countries.C．Helping fight poverty in the third world.D．Helping fight ageing problems all over the world.正确答案：B 涉及知识点：听力。
大学英语新四级考试听力训练及答案.doc
大学英语新四级考试听力训练及答案我们需要一些英语四级的听力，让我们的大学生活不会太过无聊。
下面是给大家整理的大学英语新四级考试听力训练及答案，供大家参阅!大学英语新四级考试听力训练及答案听力真题：9.Q: What does the woman think of the new day?A) It can help solve complex problems.B) It will most likely prove ineffective.C) It is a new weapon against terrorists.D) It will help detect all kinds of liars.10.Q: What does the woman want to do?A) Help the company recruit graduate students.B) Visit the electronics company next week.C) Get apart-time job on campus before graduation.D) Apply for a job in the electronics company.听力原文：9.M: I hear a newly-invented drug can make people tell the truth and it may prove useful in questioning terrorists. Isn t it incredible?W: Simple solutions to complex problems rarely succeed. As far as I know, no such drugs are ever known to work.Q: What does the woman think of the new drug?参考译文：男：我听说一种新发明的药物可以让人们说真话，用来审问恐怖分子会有用。
大学英语新四级考试听力练习及参考答案
大学英语新四级考试听力练习及参考答案大学英语新四级考试听力练习题及参考答案听力真题：7.Q: What does the man meanA) He needs another job as research assistant.B) He asked Professor Williams for assistance.C) He assists Professor Williams with his teaching.D) He is doing research with Professor Williams.8.Q: What do we know from the womans replyA) She thought there were no tickets left for the show.B) She thought the seats on the left side were fully occupied.C) The show was planned a long time ago.D) The audience were deeply impressed by the show.听力原文：7.W: John, are you doing research for ProfessorWilliams this semesterM: Actually, I am working as his teaching assistant.Q: What does the man mean参考译文：女：约翰，你这学期是在帮威廉斯教授做研究吗男：实际上，我是他的助教。
问：男子什么意思答案解析：正确答案为C。
对话中男子说他是teaching assistant助教，即协助教授教学，因此C项正确。
A，他需要另一份研究助理的工作，与对话内容不符，排除。
B，他请威廉斯教授协助，对话中是男子协助威廉斯教授，B项与对话内容不符，排除。
Model Test4听力原文及答案
Model Test 4Section A1. W: Ticket for adult is 10 dollars each and for children is half the price.M: I want one ticket for adult and two for children.Q: How much will the man pay for these tickets?2. W: It doesn't matter. You've just had a cold. I'll prescribe some medicine for you.M: Thank you very much.Q: What is probably the woman?3. W: How long can I keep the book?M: Four weeks at most. You have to come here to renew it if you don't finish it in time.Q: Where does this conversation most probably take place?4. W: Mr. Johnson, can I turn in my paper one week later?M; You know I don't accept delayed papers. Friday is the deadline. Q:What does the man mean?5. M: Prof. Smith has been very busy this semester. As far as I know, he works untilmidnight everyday.W:I wouldn't have troubled him so much if I had known he was so busy. Q:What do we learn from the conversation?6. W: I heard you got a full mark in the English exam. Congratulations'M; Thanks! I'm sure you also did a good job.Q: What's the probable relationship between the two speakers?7. M; I wonder if Suzy will be here by 5 o'clock.W: Her husband said she left home at 4 : 30, she should be here at 5 : 10, maybe 5 :15 at the latest. Q: What time did Suzy leave home?8. W: I suppose you've bought some gifts for your family.M: Well, I've bought a shirt for my father, and two books for my sister. But I haven't decided what to buy for my mother. Probably some jewels. Q: Who did the man buy the shirt for?Now you will hear two long conversations.Conversation OneW; Welcome to our program, George. M:Thank you.W; George, how long have you been a police officer? M: I'vebeen a police officer for thirty years.W: Thirty years. And you've had different types of assignments on the police force, I guess.M: Yeah, I've done everything from patrol to undercover work to detective work, and now I'm supervising investigations. W: George, I think most people would say that being a police officer is a very stressfuljob. Would you agree? M; Yes, it's definitely a stressful job. But it depends onyour assignment. W: So, what's probably the most stressful assignment you have? M:I'd say patrol is the most stressful assignment. W: That's interesting! In what way?M; Well, I guess the biggest part of the stress is the fear factor—the fear of the unknown. W: What do you mean, George?M: Well, in patrol work, you don't know from moment to moment who you are talking toor whether their reaction is going to justify your presence. W; I see. Let'stake a break and then we'll move on to the next topic. M: All right.Questions 9 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.9. What's the relationship between the two speakers?10. What assignments have George done as a police officer?11. What's the most stressful assignment according to George?Conversation TwoM: So what's your problem?W: Well, doctor, I haven't been feeling well lately. My biggest problem is that I'm having trouble sleeping. M:Have you tried any of the sleeping medicationsavailable? W: I've tried one or two, but they don't seem to help. M: How longhave you had this problem? W; Three or four months—it's been rather a longtime now. M:Are you suffering from an unusual level of stress in your lifelately? W: Not more than usual. My biggest worry is the fact I can't sleep. M;Well, some people don't need as much sleep as others. W; But I feel tired all day,so it is a problem for me. M: Have you been experiencing any other symptoms?W; I've also had a lot of indigestion lately. M: Well, you are a little overweight,aren't you? W: Yes. I've gained about eight kilograms this past year.M: You really should try to lose at least that extra weight. Do you get much exercise?W: No, not very much.M; Physical activity is very important.W; So what do you recommend, doctor?M; I will give you some medication for your insomnia and your indigestion. But I also rec-ommend that you begin a regular exercise program. W: But I have neither the time nor the money to go to a gym.M: You don't need to go to a gym. A simple walking program would be very beneficial for you. I think you'll find that diet and exercise will be very helpful in taking care of your recent complaints.Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.12.What is probably the main cause of the patient's insomnia?13.According to the doctor, what is probably the most appropriate way for the woman to keepfit?14.What is the advice the doctor gave to the patient?15.What can we infer from the conversation?Section BPassage OneGood listening involves reaching into the thoughts and feelings behind a person's words. Watching someone's body language is an important way of doing this. A high per-centage of what we learn in a conversation comes from this non-verbal communication and it differs from one culture to another. In a conversation, people's body language is the way they sit or stand, what they do with their hands and the rest of their body. These non-verbal messages can give youimportant clues to people's thoughts and feelings, confirming or contradicting the words they speak.Do not take body language in isolation. See it as part of a larger picture, which includes tones of voice, and words spoken. And do not forget practical considerations. Your conversational partner may be shifting in his chair because he dislikes what you are saying. Equally, however, the chair may be uncomfortable and he may only be trying to rearrange his position.Questions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard.16.What is an important way of reaching into the thoughts behind a person's words?17.What do we learn about non-verbal communication from the passage?18.What is the main idea of the passage?Passage TwoUntil the twentieth century cigarettes were not an important threat to public health. Since the cigarette industry began in the 1870s, however, cigarette manufacturing machines have developed rapidly. This made it possible to produce great numbers of cigarettes very quickly, and it reduced the price.Today cigarette smoking is a widespread habit About forty-three percent of the men and thirty-one percent of the adult women in the United States smoke cigarettes regularly. It is en-couraging to note, however, that millions of people have given up the smoking habit Income, education, and occupation all play a part in determining a person's smoking habits. City people smoke more than people living on farms. Well-educated men with high income are less likely to smoke cigarettes than men with fewer years of schooling and lower income. On the other hand, if a well-educated man with a high income smokes at all, he is likely to smoke more packs of cigarettes per day. The situation is somewhat different from women. There are slightly more smokers among women with higher family income and higher education than among the lower income and lower educational groups. These more highly educated women tend to smoke more heavily. Questions 19 to 21 are based on the passage you have just heard.19.What reduced the price of cigarettes?20.What is the percentage of American adult women who smoke regularly?21.What plays a part in determining a person's smoking habit?Passage ThreeDid you know that there is a kind of bird that can sew? This bird, called the tailor-bird , uses its mouth as a needle. It sews leaves together in the shape of a cup. Then it adds a layer of straw to the inside of the cup and lays its eggs there. Each bird species builds its own special kind of nest, the most common materials used for nests are grasses, branches and feathers. A bird must leave these materials into a nest. Just imagine building a house without cement or nails to hold it together. Another bird is called the weaverbird. The weaverbird builds its nest that looks like a basket. The nest is shaped like a pear with a hole in the middle. The hole is the door of the nest. A third bird is called the ovenbird. The ovenbird makes a nest that is very solid. The nest is made of mud. The ovenbird forms the mud into the shape of an oven and then the mud dries in the sun. The sun bakes the mud, making it very hard. Not all birds make their homes in branches, some birds build their nests in the ground while others bury their eggs under the ground. And some birds do not build nests at all. So when you look for nests and eggs in the branches of trees and bushes,remember that some nests may be right under your feet. Questions 22 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard.22.What does the nest built by a tailorbird look like?23.Why is there a hole in the weaverbird's nest?24.What is the ovenbird's nest made of?25.What might surprise us about birds' nests according to the speaker?Section CWhat (26) causes our dreams? To answer this question, let us begin by saying what does not cause our dreams. Our dreams do not come from "another world". They are not (27) messages from some outside source. They are not a look into the (28) future, either.All our dreams have something to do with our (29) emotions, fears, longings, wishes, needs and memories. But something on the "outside" may (30) affect what we dream. If a person is hungry, or tired, or cold, his dreams may include a feeling of this kind. If the covers on your body, such as a quilt or a blanket, have (31) slipped off your bed, you may dream that you are sleeping or resting on the ice and snow. The (32) materi-al for the dream you will have tonight is likely to come from the (33) experiences you have today.(34)So the subject of your dream usually comes from something that has effect on you while you are sleeping (feeling of cold, a noise, a discomfort, etc. ) and it may also use your past experiences and the wishes and interests you have now. That is why very young children are likely to dream of fairies, older children of school examinations, hungry people of food, homesick soldiers of their families, and prisoners of freedom.(35)There are some scientists who have made a special study of why we dream and what those dreams mean. Their explanation of dreams, though a bit reasonable, is not accepted by everyone, but it offers an interesting approach to the problem. (36) They believe that dreams are mostly expressions of wishes that did not come true. In other words, a dream is a way of having your wishes carried out.Model Test 41-5 CACBB 6-10 DADDD 11-15 AABAD 16-20 BDCBB 21-25 ABBCA 26. causes 27. messages 28. future 29. emotions 30. affect31. slipped 32. material 33. experiences34. So the subject of your dream usually comes from something that has effect on you while youare sleeping35. There are some scientists who have made a special study of why we dream and what thosedreams mean36. They believe that dreams are mostly expressions of wishes that did not come true。
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Model Test 1Part III Listening Comprehension (35 minutes)Section ADirections: In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long conversations. At the end of each conversation, one or more questions will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B), C) and D), and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre.11. M: It’s said that Jim and Jessie are moving to Arizona?W: No, to Mexico, and their house might be sold to a man from Arizona, and a young couple from Philadelphia also want to buy it.Q: Where will Jim and Jessie go to live?12. M: I’m sorry, madam. The train is somewhat behind schedule. Take a seat, and I’ll notify you as soon as weknow something definite.W: Thank you. I’ll sit here and read a magazine in the meantime.Q: What does the man mean?13. M: In listening, what do you think is the most important thing?W: Predicting. If you can’t, you’ll have to concentrate very hard on every word you hear rather than the overall meaning.Q: Why is predicting so important?14. M: I was quite surprised when I heard Bill play the piano. From the way he talked I thought he was juststarting his lessons.W: Oh, that’s the way he always talks.Q: What do we learn about Bill?15. W: How do you usually spend your weekend?M: In the summer, I usually sit in the park. In the autumn, I go for long walks. At other times of the year, I like to do odd jobs around the house or paint.Q: What do we learn from the conversation?16. M: How are you feeling now? The last time I saw you, you were about to go to hospital.W: I’m feeling better than I have for years. It’s hard to believe the operation was only a few weeks ago.Q: What do we learn about the woman?17. M: My class doesn’t start until twelve o’clock, so I’m going to have a quick snack.W: I’d like to join you, but my class begins earlier.Q: What will the woman probably do?18. M: I have a ticket for Paris next Wednesday, but I want to stay here in Manchester until Friday. Could youplease change the date for me?W: Certainly, sir. Can I have a look at your ticket, please?Q: where does the conversation most probably take place?Now you’ll hear two long conversations.Conversation OneW: Have you got any outdoor interest?M: Yes. My only recreation is skateboarding.W: Oh, I know it. It is included in extreme sports. I think it’s too dangerous for me.M: Maybe. But it emphasizes participation and a spirit of courage, and it can give one the extreme sense of cheerfulness and success. I’m getting to like the game more and more.W: I often see some “new age people” show off their various skills to handle a skateboard, which makes me wonder in awe. I think these people must have undergone much sufferings of flesh in order to ride skillfully. M: Although it is easy to ride, the condition of the road surface should also be paid attention to. It’s better to be equipped with helmet, eye shades, ankle shield, knee shield and elbow shield.W: If you go out recently you will find some people riding something just like the skateboard. What’s that?M: Oh, that’s scooter.W: It’s also very popular now.M: Yes. The German engineer would never dreamed that the hand-supported scooter he invented several years ago to solve his traffic problems would become so fashionable within a few years.W: How to play with it?M: Your two hands hold the pole, stand on the board, the other foot steps back against the ground and controls well the balance of the body, then you can ride in the air. It has a feeling of surfing.W: I think it’s less dangerous than the skateboard. I want to have a try.Questions 19 to 22 are based on the conversation you have just heard.19. What outdoor activity does the man like?20. According to the conversation, what makes the woman surprised in awe?21. Why did the German engineer invent hand-supported scooter several years ago?22. According to the end of the conversation, what will the woman probably do?Conversation TwoW: Good afternoon, sir. What can I do for you?M: I’m looking for some sports shoes. Can you give me some advice?W: That’s what I’m here for, sir. Could you tell me what size you take?M: Of course, 41.W: OK, we have plenty of choices for you. What color would you prefer?M: I was thinking about red, but I’m well-known for fashion disasters! So I’d like you to give me some advice. W: Not at all. I think red is a very good choice. It is the color this season. How about this pair? They are new models of this famous brand and were just on sale in the shops last week. They sell well in our shop.M: They are great. I’m also familiar with this brand of shoes. Can I try them on?W: Certainly, just give me a moment while I get a pair in your size. Please take a seat. I will be back in a moment. M: They are really comfortable, and they look great. Thank you for your suggestion. They are exactly what I was looking for. How much are they?W: On special offer for 85 pounds. Just let me box them up for you. Please make your way over to the cash desk. M: Do you accept credit cards?W: Yes, we accept all major cards here.Questions 23 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.23. How many choices does the shop have for the man?24. What color of sports shoes does the man want to try on?25. How does the man want to pay for the shoes?Section BDirections: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre.Passage OneAs any homemaker who has tried to keep order at the dinner table knows, there is far more to a family meal than food. Sociologist Michael Lewis has been studying 50 families to find out just how much more. Lewis and his co-workers carried out their study by videotaping the families while they ate ordinary meals in their own homes. They found that parents with small families talk actively with each other and their children. But as the number of children gets larger, conversation gives way to the parents’ efforts to control the loud noise they make. That can have an important effect on the children. “In general, the more question-asking the parents do, the higher the children’s IQ scores are,” Lewis says. “And the more children there are, the less question-asking there is.” The study also provides an explanation for why middle children often seem to have a harder time in life than their brothers and sisters. Lewis found that in families with three or four children, dinner conversation is likely to center on the oldest child, who has the most to talk about, and the youngest, who needs the most attention. “Middle children are invisible”, says Lewis, “when you see someone get up from the table and walk around during dinner, it’s often the case that it’s middle child.” There is, however, one thing that stops all conversation and prevents anyone from having attention: “When the TV is on,” Lewis says, “dinner is a non-event.”Questions 26 to 29 are based on the passage you have just heard.26. What is the writer’s purpose in writing the passage?27. Why do parents with large families ask fewer questions at dinner?28. What can we learn from Lewis’ research?29. Which statement would the writer agree to?Passage TwoTeams of teachers and school administrators from at least fourteen American cities are at a conference in Washington. The American Federation of Teachers, a labor union, holds the Quest conference every two years. This year, one of the subjects is a tutoring program that provides extra help to students in Rochester, New York. The Rochester City School District was one of five in the nation recognized by the Bush administration for their tutoring programs. Tutoring is big business in the United States these days. There are private learning centers where parents can take their children after school. Test preparation companies are also doing well. One reason for all this tutoring is the growing competition for places at top universities. Another influence is the Bush Administration’s federal education law, called No Child Left Behind. The law requires services like free tutoring for poor students at schools that fail to meet educational goals for three years. There is federal money to pay the tutors. But the No Child Left Behind law does not say who must do the tutoring. It can be a private company or local teachers. The law does say, however, that the provider must have shown a record of effectiveness in helping students learn. In Rochester, the tutoring is provided by a teachers union, the Rochester Teachers’ Association. The program began in the spring of 2003 with 47 students and 15 tutors.Questions 30 to 32 are based on the passage you have just heard.30. What organization is the host of the Quest conference?31. Which is one of the reasons that tutoring becomes popular in the United States?32. Who will pay the tutors in the program?Passage ThreeA well-dressed man entered a famous jewelry shop. He explained that he wished to buy a pearl for his wife’s birthday and the price did not matter, since business had been very good for him that year. After examining a number of beautiful expensive pearls, he chose a nice black one that cost $ 5,000. He paid for the pearl in cash, shook hands with the jeweler, and left. A few days later the man returned and said that his wife liked the pearl so much that she wanted another one just like it. He had to buy one of exactly the same size and quality, as she wanted to have a pair of earrings made. “Can you give me any advice on how to get such a pearl?” said the man. The jeweler regretfully replied, “I would say it’s nearly impossible to find an exact one like that pearl.” The rich man insisted that the jeweler advertise in the newspapers, offered $ 25,000 for the matching pearl. Many people answered the ad but nobody had a pearl that was just right. Just when the jeweler had given up, a little old lady came in to his shop. To his great surprise, she pulled the perfect pearl from her purse. “I don’t like to part with it,” she said sadly, “I inherited it from my mother, and my mother inherited it from hers. But I really need money.” The jeweler was quick to pay her before she changed her mind. Then he called the rich man’s hotel to tell him the good news. The man, however, was nowhere to be found.Questions 33 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard.33. Why did the man pay $ 5,000 for the black pearl without bargaining?34. What’s the requirement of another pearl the man wanted?35. How much money does the man cheat the jeweler of?Section CDirections:In this section, you will hear a passage three times. When the passage is read for the first time, you should listen carefully for its general idea. When the passage is read for the second time, you are required to fill in the blanks numbered from 36 to 43 with the exact words you have just heard. For blanks numbered from 44 to 46 you are required to fill in the missing information. For these blanks, you can either use the exact words you have just heard or write down the main points in your own words. Finally, when the passage is read for the third time, you should check what you have written.For Americans, time is money. They say, “You only get so much time in this life; you’d better use it wisely.” The future will not be better than the past or present, as Americans are trained to see things, unless people use their time for constructive activities. Thus, Americans admire a “well-organized” person, one who has a written list of things to do and a schedule for doing them. The ideal person is punctual and is considerate of other people’s time. They do not waste people’s time with conversation or other activity that has no visible beneficial outcome. The American attitude toward time is not necessarily shared by others, especially non-Europeans. They are more likely to regard time as something that is simply there around them, not something they can use. One of the more difficult things many students must adjust to in the States is the notion that time must be saved whenever possible and used wisely every day. In this context, the fast food industry can be seen as a clear example of American cultural product. McDonald’s, KFC, and other fast food establishments are successful in a country where many people want to spend the least amount of time preparing and eating meals. As McDonald’s restaurants spread around the world, they have been viewed as symbols of American society and culture, bringing not just hamburgers but an emphasis on speed, efficiency, and shiny cleanliness.Model Test 2Section A11. M: When does the next train leave?W: You have just missed one by 15 minutes. Trains leave every fifty minutes, so you’ll have to wait for a while.Q: How long does the man have to wait for the next train?12. W: It is said you’re moving to a new apartment soon.M: Yes. I have to do so though the rent is too high. My present roommate plays the piano all night and I can’t sleep.Q: Why does the man want to move?13. M: If you had got up earlier by 15 minutes, we could have been able to catch the Greyhound bus to Chicago.W: Yes, if my watch hadn’t betrayed me.Q: Why did the man and the woman miss the bus?14. W: You didn’t drive to your office this morning. Is something wrong with your car?M: No, I’m taking a medicine yesterday and it is making me drowsy, so I couldn’t drive regularly.Q: Why didn’t the man drive?15. M: I’ll have the steak, French Fries, and let's see, chocolate ice-cream for dissert.W: Oh, Oh, you know these things will ruin your health, too much fat and sugar. How about ordering some vegetables and fruit instead?Q: Where does the conversation most probably take place?16. W: I certainly would like to buy the blue dress I saw in the department store, but I don’t have enough money.M: Well, if you would budget your money more carefully, you would be able to buy it.Q: How does the man feel about the woman?17. M: I can hardly recognize you. You look smarter wearing that pair of sunglasses. But it seems unnecessary towear it in such a cloudy day.W: Yes, that’s true. But you see I have got a scratch on my face. It’s really ugly.Q: For what reason does the woman wear sunglasses?18. W: How’s your new job with the company? And do you get along well with your boss?M: It seemed promising at first, but I feel that I’m no salesman. And to add fuel to the fire, the boss and I have our differences.Q: What do we know from the conversation?Now you’ll hear two long conversations.Conversation OneM: So, Rebecca, what did you do for spring break?W: I went to southern California. I was in Los Angeles and San Diego. And I stopped in San Juan Capistrano.That’s south of Los Angeles and north of San Diego. I happened to be there just about the time the swallows returned.M: Oh, I’ve heard about that ― they always return on the same day, don’t they?W: That’s right, on March 19th. And they always fly away on the same day, October 23rd. In the meantime, they migrate over 7,000 miles to get to their winter homes.M: 7,000 miles! And they always come back on the same day!W: Yes, except for one year, a long time ago they were delayed by a storm at sea. Besides, San Juan Capistrano suffered a disaster once.M: Once? What happened to it?W: It was destroyed by an earthquake almost 200 years ago. But there was an old adobe church that survived. Theswallows built their nests in the walls and towers of that church.M: You were lucky to be there on the day of the year when the swallows returned.W: Well, I wasn’t there exactly on that day. I got to town a couple of days later, but I did see the parade celebrating the swallows’ return.M: They had a parade? The people there must really like those swallows.W: Sure. They bring lots of tourists to town, and besides, the swallows eat insects including mosquitoes!Questions 19 to 22 are based on the conversation you have just heard.19. Where is the town of San Juan Capistrano?20. When do the swallows return to San Juan Capistrano?21. Why didn’t the swallows come back on the same day as usual one year?22. Where did the swallows build their nests after the earthquake 200 years ago?Conversation TwoM: English Language Center. May I help you?W: Yes. I’m calling to find out more information about your program. For example, what kind of courses do you offer?M: Well, first of all, the purpose of our program is to provide language learning opportunities to this area’s community, whether a student’s goal is to master basic functional language skills, let’s say, for his or her job, or to study intensively to enter a US college or university.W: Okay, I’m calling for a friend who is interested in attending a US university.M: And that’s the kind of, uh, instruction that we provide, from basic communication courses to content-based classes such as computer literacy, intercultural communication, and business English.W: Great. What are your application deadlines for the next semester?M: Well, we ask applicants to apply no later than two months before the semester begins. This gives us time to process the application and issue the students’ I-20.W: An I-20?M: Oh, an I-20 is a form that indicates that we are giving permission for the student to study in our program, and then the student takes this form to the US embassy in his or her home country to apply for the F-1 student visa. W: Alright. What is the tuition for a full-time student?M: It’s two thousand thirty dollars.W: And how does one apply?M: Well, we can send you an application and you can mail it back to us, or you can fill out our application that’s on our website.Questions 23 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.23. Which was NOT mentioned as part of the purposes of the English Language Center?24. Which of the following statements is TRUE?25. If the fall semester begins on August 29th, by what date should one have applied to the program?Section BPassage OneAt the University of Kansas art museum, investigators tested the effects of different colored walls on two groups of visitors to an exhibit of paintings. For the first group the room was painted white; for the second, dark brown. Movement of each group was followed by an electrical system under the carpet. The experiment revealed that those who entered the dark brown room walked more quickly, covered more area, and spent less time in theroom than the people in the white environment. Dark brown stimulated more activity, but the activity ended sooner. Not only the choice of colors but also the general appearance of a room influences those inside. Another experiment presented subjects with photographs of faces that were to be rated in terms of energy and well-being. Three groups of subjects were used. Each was shown the same photos, but each group was in a different kind of room. One group was in an ugly room that resembled a messy storeroom. Another group was in an average room, a nice office. The third group was in a tastefully designed living room with carpeting and drapes. Results showed that the subjects in the beautiful room tended to give higher ratings to the faces than those in the ugly room. Other studies suggest that students do better on tests taken in comfortable, attractive rooms than in ordinary-looking or ugly rooms.Questions 26 to 29 are based on the passage you have just heard.26. Which of the following best expressed the main idea of the passage?27. What can be inferred about visitors in a white-colored room?28. How did ugly rooms influence visitors at an exhibition?29. According to the passage, in which rooms do students tend to do best on tests?Passage TwoBy the end of the 1980s the total number of UK TV licences was around 19 million. During the 1980s and 1990s cable and satellite TV both played an increasing role in the media in Britain, providing a greater choice for those prepared to pay for it. One of the biggest changes in the way people in Britain spend their leisure time in recent years has been an increase in the amount of time spent watching television. The average winter viewing figures are now about twenty-eight hours per week. As you might expect, television viewing is less popular in summer than in winter and more popular with passengers than any other age group. Viewing also varies according to social classes, with professional and managerial classes watching less than the unskilled and the unemployed. On average, women watch more than men. British TV has an international reputation for producing programs of a high quality, such as documentaries, nature programs, comedies and drama series and according to the government there should be a combination of “competition, quality and choice” in any plans for the future of TV. However, not everyone agrees that more TV means better TV and it has been argued that the standard programs with a mass appeal such as soap operas, quiz shows and situation comedies are not very high. “Minority programs”, such as many of those broadcast on BBC 2 and Channel 4, might disappear.Questions 30 to 32 are based on the passage you have just heard.30. What is the average figure of people watching TV in winter?31. Who, in general, watch TV more in Britain?32. What are the “Minority programs”?Passage ThreeThe World Health Organization (WHO) says more effort is needed to stop the trade in forged medicines. Acting as a coordinating authority on international public health, the United Nations health agency says countries must work together to fight the growing threat from drugs that are not what they seem. WHO officials discussed the problem during a recent high-level meeting in Rome. Delegates at the conference included representatives of government agencies, consumer groups and the drug industry. Forged medicines trick people into believing they are taking something that will make them well. Instead, it might make them sicker or even kill them. The World Health Organization says forged medicines are present in all countries. Experts point out the problem is worst in developing countries. Forged medicines are thought to represent 10 percent of drug sales worldwide. A group in the United States estimates that profits from forged drug sales will reach 75 billion dollars by 2010. The Center forMedicines in the Public Interest estimated the profits last year at almost 40 billion dollars. WHO official say identifying forged medicines is getting more difficult. Criminals are improving their methods. Representatives at the meeting in Rome agreed to creat e an international expert group. Among its duties, the new group will try to strengthen national laws and establish better systems to identify forged drugs.Questions 33 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard.33. What did WHO officials discuss during a recent high-level meeting in Rome?34. Where is the problem of forged drugs worst according to experts?35. Why is it becoming increasingly difficult to identify forged medicine?Section CI have learned, often the hard way, that there are a few simple rules about how to make life easier both before and after your journey. First of all, always check and double-check departure times. It is amazing how few people really do this carefully. Once I arrived at the airport a few minutes after ten. My secretary had got the ticket for me and I thought she had said that the plane left at 10:50. I walked calmly to the departure desk, thinking I still had a little time to spare. I hadn’t bothered to take a good look at the ticket. The clerk at the desk told me politely but firmly that the departure time was 10:15 and that the flight was, according to international regulations, “now closed”. I had to wait three hours for the next one and missed an important meeting. The important rule is to remember that even in this age of credit cards, it is still important to have at least a little of the local currency with you when you arrive in a country. A few years ago I was sent to Tulsa, Oklahoma. I flew there from London via Dallas, with very little time to change planes in between. I arrived there at midnight and the bank at the airport was closed. The only way to get to my hotel was by taxi and since I had no dollars, I offered to pay in pounds instead. “Listen, buddy! I only take real money!” the driver said angrily. Luckily I was able to borrow dollars from a clerk at the hotel, but it was very embarrassing.Model Test 3Section A11. W: It’s a miracle that Frank came out of the accident alive.M: Yes. It’s hard to believe that there would be a survivor from the plane crash especially after such a serious explosion.Q: What can we know about Frank from the conversation?12. M: Can you give me some information about the cost of a trip to Los Angeles?W: I’m sorry, sir. I can’t give that information over the phone. The travel agent will be able to help you.Q: Where will the man want to go?13. M: What would be like working with those young stars?W: It was a great group, I always got mad when people said that we didn’t get along, just because we were girls. There was never a fight. We had a great time.Q: What does the woman mean?14. M: How did they build up such a grand bridge within 3 years?W: You know, workers overcame numerous numbers of difficulties. Most workers worked day and night on work-sites. Some young workers even delay their wedding plan for it.Q: How did they build up the bridge?15. W: I thought you had gone to the drugstore at the corner?M: I did, but the druggist had been robbed on his way to the store this morning. I had to hear all about that before I could get the medicine.Q: What can we learn from the conversation?16. M: When can we turn our papers over and begin?W: You may begin now. You will have thirty minutes to answer forty true or false questions.Q: What is the man doing?17. W: Didn’t you tell Tom about the decision we made at the meeting?M: Whatever I say to him goes in one ear and out the other.Q: Why did the man refuse to tell Tom about their decision?18. W: How do you like your new job, Stan?M: Fine. Now I am dealing with the financial reports and studying the books. Next week I will start to handle some of the accounts.Q: What does the man do?Now you’ll hear two long conversations.Conversation OneW: Hey, Joe, haven’t seen you for months. Care for a drink at the bar?M: I’d love to, but I’m already late for the talk about the benefits of walkathon this weekend.W: Walkathon? What’s all this about?M: Don’t you know? Most of the residents in Packer Hall are going to try to walk the seven miles from the engineering library, across campus and down to city hall, in an effort to raise money for the new children’s hospital.W: Sounds like a good idea. But I don’t understand where the money comes from.M: Well, a few days before the walkathon, each participant goes around asking people to pledge just a certain amount of money for each mile that he or she expects to walk in the event. Then after the walkathon’s over, the participants go back to those same people, collect the money pledged and send it into the hospital.W: So you mean if someone pledges, say, a dollar a mile, and you walk five miles, you can get five dollars?M: That’s right. Of course, most of my friends aren’t such big spenders; the biggest pledge I’ve gotten so far is 25。