2016年英语四级听力新闻
2016年英语四级听力新闻：政治篇absolute majority绝对多数abstain from voting 弃权action policy 行动方针ad hoc committee 特别委员会administration party 执政党administrative authorities 行政当局adopted by consensus 经过协商一致通过advisory body 咨询机构agenda 议程Air Force One 空军一号（美国总统座机）air of tension 紧张气氛alien domination 外国统治all-embracing agreement 包罗万象的协定ambassador 大使ambassador-at-large 巡回大使amendment 修正案amicable relations 友好关系announcement 公告, 通告anti-establishment 反政府情绪anti-inflation measures 制止通货膨胀的措施apartheid/racial segregation 种族隔离apple of discord 引起不和的争端arbitration 调停association 联盟；协会asylum 庇护；避难back number 过时的人或物bare majority 勉强过半数behind-the-scene maneuvering 幕后操作bipartisan diplomacy 两党一致的外交政策bluff diplomacy 恫吓外交boundary negotiation 边界谈判breadth of territorial sea 领海宽度briefing meeting 简要新闻发布会budget committee 预算委员会carrot-and-stick 威胁利诱政策closed-door meeting 秘密会议coalition party 联合政党colonialism and neo-colonialism 新老殖民主义communiqué公报community 共同体confederation 联合会conference 会议congressional bearing （美国）国会意见听证会consulate 领事馆consulate-general 总领事馆consultations 磋商council 理事会country of one’s residence 侨居国dead lock 僵局delegation 代表团dependency 附庸国developing countries 发展中国家diplomat 外交家，外交官disputed areas 有争议的地区dual nationality 双重国籍embargo 禁运embassy 大使馆extradition 引渡First Lady 第一夫人foreign affairs 外交forced from office 被赶下台friendly exchanges 友好往来friendly visit友好访问frontier region/border region 边界地区fundamental rights 基本权利genocide 种族灭绝imperialism 帝国主义informal visit 非正式访问international waters 国际水域joint action 共同行动legation 公使馆limits of territorial sea 领海范围maintain neutrality 保持中立maritime resources 海洋资源maritime rights海洋权memorandum 备忘录音merger of states 国家合并Middle East/Mideast 中东Ministry of Foreign Affairs 外交部most-favoured-nation treatment 最惠国待遇national boundary 国界Near East 近东neutral state/neutral country 中立国neutralized state 永久中立国non-aligned countries 不结盟国家non-confidence motion 不信任案normalization of relations 关系正常化official visit 正式访问plebiscite 公民投票political fugitive 政治逃犯political offender 政治犯private visit 私人访问protectorate （被）保护国refugee camp 难民营right of residence 居留权shoe-string majority 微弱多数show down 摊牌shuttle diplomacy 穿梭外交sole legal government 唯一合法政府sovereign state 主权国家special envoy 特使stalled peace talks 陷入僵局的和谈state visit 国事访问statement 声明status quo of the boundary 边界现状step down/aside 下台summit conference 首脑会议suzerain state/ metropolitan state 宗主国suzerainty 宗主权territorial air 领空territorial contiguity 领土毗连territorial integrity 领土完整territorial jurisdiction 领土管辖权territorial sea 领海territorial waters 领水the third world 第三世界take concerted steps 采取协调行动unanimous resolution 一致通过的决议visit 访问英语四级听力新闻词汇：人物篇acclaimed 受欢迎的apprentice 学徒artist 艺术家authentic 逼真的avant-garde 前卫派biographer 自传作家cheerless 无精打采的choreographer 舞蹈编排家classic 经典的clumsy 笨拙的contemporary 当代的critic 批评家disciple 学徒eccentric 古怪的emotional 情绪的，情感的emotive 感人的erratic 奇怪的feminist 女权主义者figurehead 名誉领袖genre 风格，体裁genuine 真正的household 家庭的，家喻户晓的humanitarian 人道主义者imagist 意象派诗人immortal 不朽的，神innocent 天真的，无罪的inventor 发明家lovelorn 相思病苦的mechanic 机械工minimalist 简单抽象派艺术mortal 犯人nervous 紧张的nostalgia 怀旧主义，思乡odd 怪诞的outstanding 杰出的patriarchal 家长的，族长的people 人物philanthropist 慈善家`precursor 先驱preeminent 杰出的prodigious 巨大的proprietor 业主rigid 僵化的romantic 浪漫的satirist 讽刺作家sculptor 雕塑家sentimental 感伤的，多愁善感的spare 简朴的symbolic 象征性的territory 领域unique 独一无二的versatile 多才多艺的weird 怪异的，不可思议的zigzag 曲折的英语四级听力新闻词汇：体育篇ace 网球赛中的一分amateur 业余运动员，爱好者backstroke 仰式baseball 棒球basketball 篮球belt 段带boat race 赛艇boxing weights 拳击体重级别boxing 拳击breaststroke 蛙式butterfly (stroke) 蝶泳canoe 划艇champion 冠军championship 冠军赛，锦标赛changing room 更衣室chase 追逐赛competitor/player 运动员court 网球场crawl 爬泳cricket 板球cross-country race 越野跑cycling stadium 自行车赛车场decathlon 十项deuce 局末平分, 盘末平局discus 铁饼diving competition 跳水fan 迷，爱好者fencing 击剑fifteen all 一平（网球比赛用词）figure skating 花样滑冰football/soccer/Association football 足球forty all 三平（网球比赛用词）freestyle 自由式game 局golf 高尔夫球grass court 草地网球场Greece-Roman wrestling 古典式摔跤ground/field 场地guide 领队gymnastics 体操handball 手球heavyweight 最重量级helmet 头盔high jump 跳高hockey 曲棍球ice hockey 冰球ice skating 滑冰the mixed doubles 混合双打instructor 教练，技术指导javelin 标枪judo 柔道judoka 柔道运动员jump 跳跃jumping 跳跃运动kayak 皮船kick-off 开球lawn tennis 草地网球运动light flyweight 次特轻量级long jump/broad jump跳远long-distance runner 长跑运动员love game 一方得零分的一局manager 经纪人marathon 马拉松medley relay 混合泳men’s singles 单打运动员middle-distance race 中长跑middleweight 次重量级pole vault 撑竿跳professional 职业运动员race 计时赛；跑racing car 赛车racket 球拍rally 汽车拉力赛rank 段record 纪录record holder 纪录创造者red card 红牌（表示判罚出场）referee裁判riding 骑马ring 圈road race 公路赛rowing 划船rugby 橄榄球sailing 帆船运动set 盘shot put 推铅球ski 滑雪板skiing 滑雪softball 垒球spot kick 罚点球sprint/dash短跑stadium 运动场surfboard 冲浪板surfing 冲浪swimming 游泳swimming pool 游泳池taekwondo 跆拳道team/side 队tennis 网球the 400 metre hurdles 400米栏thirty all 二平（网球比赛用词）throw 投掷throwing 投掷运动timekeeper计时员to shoot 射门track 跑道trainer 助理教练triple jump/hop step and jump 三级跳volleyball 排球walk 竞走water polo 水球water skiing 水橇weight-lifting 举重weights 重量级winner 胜利者Winter Olympics 冬季奥林匹克运动会winter sports 冬季运动wrestler 摔跤运动员yacht 游艇yellow card 黄牌（表示警告）student 大学生subject 学科teaching staff 教育工作者(总称) technical college 专科学校technical school 工业学校term学季test 考试timetable 课程表bolish废止，取消alley 胡同ancestry 祖先，先辈application(for a job) 求职avenue (美)大街bazaar 市场birthrate 出生率block 街区boulevard 林荫大道capital 首都cathedral 大教堂church 教堂clause 条款commercial vehicle 商用车deathrate死亡率demography 人口统计department stores 百货公司dining car 餐车dismissal 开除,解雇district 区double decker bus 双层公共汽车draft 法案，草案express train快车extended family 大家庭extension 范围，扩展family tree 家谱flat 居住单元，套房freight train 货运车gross wages 全部收入high street 大街，主要街道hydrant 消火栓immunity 豁免，豁免权inhabitants 居民junk shop 旧货店lease 租约legislation 立法lighting 照明limited express 特快locality 所在地metropolis 大都市minutes 备忘录monument 纪念碑movables 动产municipality 市政当局net/real wages 实际收入newsstand 报摊nuclear family 核心家庭occupational disease 职业病offender 罪犯old-age pension 退休金，养老金origin 出身outskirts 郊区overtime 超时，加班passenger train 客运车pavement/sidewalk人行道，便道pedestrian 行人private car 私人汽车race/breed种族real estate 不动产residential area 居民区，住宅区revocation 撤销round-trip ticket 往返票rush hour 高峰时间sanction 制裁shift work 换班工作英语四级听力新闻：经济类词汇accumulated deficit 累计赤字active trade balance 贸易顺差adverse trade balance 贸易逆差aid 援助allocation of funds 资金分配allotment 拨款allowance/grant/subsidy 补贴，补助金，津贴American Selling Price 美国销售价格amortization 摊销，摊还，分期偿付annuity 年金article 物品，商品assigned 过户autarchy 闭关自守available capital 可用资产average income 平均收入balance of trade 交易平衡bank 银行banknote/note/bill 钞票，纸币bear 卖空者，空头bearer cheque无记名支票bond债券borrower 借方，借款人borrowing 借款break 暴跌broker 经济人buffer fund 缓冲基金，平准基金bull 买空者，多头business recession 经济衰退business slump 生意萧条by-product副产品capital flight 资本外逃capital goods 资本货物capitalist economy 资本主义经济cartel 卡特尔cash 现金cash dividend 现金配股cash transaction 现金交易change 零钱cheque/check 支票chequebook支票簿，支票本circulating capital/working capital 流动资本closing price 收盘collective economy 集体经济concentration 集中consolidated debt 合并债务consumer goods 消费品controlled economy 管制经济convertibility 可兑换性convertible currencies 可自由兑换货币cost 成本，费用creditor 债权人crossed cheque划线支票debtor 债务人，借方deficiency 亏损deflation 通货紧缩depreciation 减价，贬值devaluation (货币)贬值developing 发展中的discount 贴现，折扣dividend 股息，红利doldrums 经济停滞drawing 提款，提存dull 盘整dull market 萧条的市场duty 税earnings 利润，收益ease 松弛英语四级听力新闻：自然篇active volcano 活火山agricultural products/farm products 农产品agricultural/commodities market 农业市场agronomist 农学家animal husbandry/animal breeding 畜牧业archipelago 群岛atlas 地图集basin 流域bay 海湾canal 运河cape 海角cattle farm 奶牛场clear 采伐climate 气候coast 海岸collective farm 集体农场continent 大陆cooperative farm 合作农场科技篇academy sciences 科学院anemia贫血antenna 天线apparatus 设备appendicitis 阑尾炎Ares rockets战神火箭arthritis 关节炎artificial satellite 人造卫星astronaut 航天员attack发作Ballistic Missile 弹道导弹bandage 绷带body 机身carbon dioxide二氧化碳case 病例clearinghouse信息交换所Constellation Program星座计划contagion 传染deforestation砍伐森林diabetes 糖尿病diagnosis 诊断diphtheria 白喉radio telescope 电波望远镜，射电望远镜epidemic 流行病fever 发热filter 滤管hatch 舱口Heart Bypass Surgery 心脏搭桥手术英语四级听力新闻：文化篇abstract art 抽象派，抽象主义allegory 寓言amusement park 游乐园arch 拱art gallery 画廊,美术馆artist 大师，艺术家author 作者Baroque 巴洛克式best seller 畅销书biography 自传book of travels 游记bronze 铜像Byzantine 拜占庭式carnival 狂欢节carnival parade 狂欢节队伍carving 雕刻cast 模制品；阵容choir合奏，合唱Christmas carol 圣诞歌cinema/movie theater 电影院。
2016年6月英语四级真题第一套听力原文带中文翻译
The International Labour Organization says the number of people without jobs is increasing.国际劳工组织称失业人数正在增加。
In its latest update on Global Employment Trends,在最新一期全球就业趋势报告中，the agency says projections of the number of unemployed people this year range from 210 million to nearly 240 million people.该组织预测今年失业人数将在2.1-2.4亿人之间。
The report warns that 200 million poor workers are at risk of joining the ranks of people living on less than 2 dollars per day in the past three years.该组织的报告警告说，在过去的三年里2亿贫穷工人面临跨入每天靠不足两美元过活行列的风险。
The director general of the International Labour Organization, Juan Somavia,国际劳工组织主任胡安·索马维亚notes that some countries have taken measures to address the effects of the global crisis.表示一些国家已经开始采取措施应对全球危机带来的影响了。
However, he points out that many countries have not done so.但同时他还指出有很多国家尚未采取措施。
And based on past experiences, it takes four to five years after economic recovery for unemployment to return to pre-crisis levels.根据以往经验，经济复苏之后，失业率需要4-5年时间恢复到危机前水平。
2016年6月大学英语四级听力题目答案及原文第1套.doc
2016年6月大学英语四级真题（第1套）Part I Writing (30 minutes)Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a letter to express your thanks to your parents or any family members upon making memorable achievement. You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.Part ⅡListening 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 are based on the news report you have just heard.1. A)The International Labor Organization's key objective.B)The basic social protection for the most vulnerable.C)Rising unemployment worldwide.D)Global economic recovery.2. A)Many countries have not taken measures to create enough jobs.B)Few countries know how to address the current economic crisis.C)Few countries have realized the seriousness of the current crisis.D)Many countries need support to improve their people's livelihood.Questions 3 and 4 are based on the news report you have just heard.3. A)Serve standardized food nationwide.B)Put calorie information on the menu.C)Increase protein content in the food.D)Offer convenient food to customers.4. A)They will be fined.B)They will be closed.C)They will get a warning.D)They will lose customers.Questions 5 to 7 are based on the news report you have just heard.5. A)Inability to implement their business plans.B)Inability to keep turning out novel products.C)Lack of a successful business model of their own.D)Failure to integrate innovation into their business.6. A)It is the secret to business success.B)It is the creation of something new.C)It is a magic tool to bring big rewards.D)It is an essential part of business culture.7. A)Its hardworking employees.B)Its flexible promotion strategy.C)Its innovation culture.D)Its willingness to make investments.Section BDirections: In this section, you will hear two long conversations. At the end of each conversations you will hear four questions. Both the conversations and the question-s 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 8 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.8. A)He's got addicted to technology.B)He is not very good at socializing.C)He is crazy about text-messaging.D)He does not talk long on the phone.9. A)Talk big.B)Talk at length.C)Gossip a lot.D)Forget herself.10. A)He thought it was cool.B)He needed the practice.C)He wanted to stay connected with them.D)He had an urgent message to send.11. A)It poses a challenge to seniors.B)It saves both time and money.C)It is childish and unprofessional.D)It is cool and convenient.Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.12. A)He wants to change his job assignment.B)He is unhappy with his department manager.C)He thinks he deserves extra pay for overtime.D)He is often singled out for criticism by his boss.13. A)His workload was much too heavy.B)His immediate boss did not trust him.C)His colleagues often refused to cooperate.D)His salary was too low for his responsibility.14. A)He never knows how to refuse.B)He is always ready to help others.C)His boss has a lot of trust in him.D)His boss has no sense of fairness.15. A)Put all his complaints in writing.B)Wait and see what happens next.C)Learn to say no when necessary.D)Talk to his boss in person first.Section CDirections: In this section, you will hear three passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear three or four questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C)and D).Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre. Questions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard.16. A)The importance of sleep to a healthy life.B)Reasons for Americans' decline in sleep.C)Some tips to improve the quality of sleep.D)Diseases associated with lack of sleep.17. A)They are more health-conscious.B)They are changing their living habits.C)They get less and less sleep.D)They know the dangers of lack of sleep.18. A)Their weight will go down.B)Their mind function will deteriorate.C)Their work efficiency will decrease.D)Their blood pressure will rise.Questions 19 to 21 are based on the passage you have just heard.19. A)How much you can afford to pay.B)What course you are going to choose.C)Which university you are going to apply to.D)When you are going to submit your application.20. A)The list of courses studied.B)The full record of scores.C)The references from teachers.D)The personal statement.21. A)Specify what they would like to do after graduation.B)Describe in detail how much they would enjoy studying.C)Indicate they have reflected and thought about the subject.D)Emphasize that they admire the professors in the university. Questions 22 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard.22. A)It was equipped with rubber tyres.B)It was built in the late 19th century.C)It was purchased by the Royal family.D)It was designed by an English engineer.23. A)They consumed lots of petrol.B)They took two passengers only.C)They were difficult to drive.D)They often broke down.24. A)They were produced on the assembly line.B)They were built with less costly materials.C)They were modeled after British cars.D)They were made for ordinary use.25. A)It made news all over the world.B)It was built for the Royal family.C)It marked a new era in motor travel.D)It attracted large numbers of motorists.Listening ComprehensionSection A(1 ) The International Labor Organization says the number of people without jobs is increasing. In its latest update on global employment trends, the agency says projections of the number of unemployed people this year range from 210 million to nearly 240 million people. The report warns that 200 million poor workers are at risk of joining the ranks of people living on less than 2 dollars per day in the past three years. The director general of the International Labor Organization Juan Somavia notes that some countries have taken measures to address the effects of the global crisis.(2) However, he points out that many countries have not done so. And based on past experiences, it takes four to five years after economic recovery for unemployment to return to pre-crisis levels. Mr. Somavia says the International Labor Organization is proposing a global jobs ' agreement to deal with unemployment. “Its key objective is to place the center of recovery efforts—measures that would generate high levels of employment and provide basic social protection for the most vulnerable. "1. What is the news report mainly about?[参考答案]C[解题技巧]选项A是国际劳工组织的主要目标，选项B是对弱势群体的社会保障，选项C是世界各地失业率增长，选项D是全球经济复苏。
2016年6月大学英语四级听力题目答案及原文第2套
Part II Listening ComprehensionSection ANews Report One【话题预测】由college students，sleep，problem，stress，psychological 等词可推断，本则新闻与大学生睡眠或心理健康有关。
【正确答案】1—2 B D听力原文You probably think college students are experts at sleeping, but parties, preparations for tests, personal problems and general stress can wreck a student’s sleep habits, which can be bad for the body and the mind. Texas Tech University is even offering a class called “Improving Your Sleep Habits”. People suffering from sleep loss are at an increased risk from obesity, psychological problems and car crashes. Students who don’t get enough sleep have poor attendance and lower grades. On top of all that, a new study published in the journal Learning and Memory finds you are probably better off sleeping than making last-minute preparations for a test. 200 college kids were taught to play some unfamiliar video games. Subjects who learned the games in the morning lost some skills when they played again 12 hours later, but they did much better after getting a good night’s sleep. So if you really want to do your job well, don’t forget to get some sleep. Questions 1 and 2 are based on the news report you have just heard.1. What is the news report mainly about?2. What is the finding of the new study published in the journal Learning and Memory?试题解析【话题分类】时事新闻【新闻大意】大学生睡眠不好会严重影响学习效率和身心健康；Texas Tech 大学甚至开设课程教授学生改善睡眠习惯，提高睡眠质量；新的一项研究也证明了提高睡眠质量的重要性。
2016四级新闻听力
1.poignant adj. 尖锐的；辛酸的；深刻的；切中要害的Harry thought the sight of her was inexpressibly poignant.哈里觉得看到她有种难以言喻的哀伤。
2.seemingly adv. 看来似乎；表面上看来A seemingly endless line of trucks waits in vain to load up.看上去没有尽头的一排卡车徒劳地等着装货。
3.dissident n. 持不同政见者，意见不同的人 adj. 持不同政见的，意见不同的She was suspected of having links with a dissident group.她被怀疑与一个持不同政见的政治团体有关联。
4.ground n. 地面；土地；范围；战场 vt. 使接触地面；打基础；使搁浅 vi. 着陆；搁浅 adj. 土地的；地面上的；磨碎的；磨过的 v. 研磨（grind的过去分词）；压迫Thompson grounded him for a month, and banned television.汤普森罚他一个月不能出门，并禁止看电视。
5.tycoon n. 企业界大亨，巨头；巨富The late newspaper tycoon is condemned for his ruthless treatment of empl oyees.已故的报业大亨因为残忍地对待员工而遭到谴责。
6.advert vi. 注意；谈到 n. 广告I saw an advert for a job with a large engineering company.我看见一家大型工程公司的招聘广告。
7.warehouse n. 仓库；货栈；大商店 vt. 储入仓库；以他人名义购进（股票）I stored up the old furniture in the warehouse.我把旧家具存放在了仓库里。
2016年6月18日四级听力原文(第一套)
2016年6月英语四级考试听力原文听力原文短篇新闻（题1-7）News report 1The International Labor Organization says the number of people without jobs is increasing. In its latest update on global employment trends, the agency says projections of the number of unemployed people this year range from 210 million to nearly 240 million people. The report warns that 200 million poor workers are at risk of joining the ranks of people living on less than 2 dollars per day in the past three years. The director general of the International Labor Organization Juan Somavia notes that some countries have taken measures to address the effects of the global crisis.However, he points out that many countries have not done so. And based on past experiences, it takes four to five years after economic recovery for unemployment to return to pre-crisis levels. Mr. Somavia says the International Labor Organization is proposing a global jobs' agreement to deal with unemployment. 'It's key objective is to play so the center of recovery efforts, measures that would generate high levels of employment and provide basic social protection for the most vulnerable.'Q1. What is the news report mainly about?Q2. What does, Juan Somavia, the director general of the International Labor Organization say?News report 2Big fast food chains in New York City have started to obey a first of its kind rule, requiring them to post calorie counts right on the menu. Cathy Nurses is with the New York City department of health, 'We wanted to give people an opportunity to actually see the calories before they purchased the food and make a decision and inform decision. That if they want to make their healthier choice, if they want to eat fewercalories they can. And we expect this will have a huge impact on obesity. And of course, if it has an impact on obesity, it will have an impact on diabetes and heart disease and high blood pressure. 'The new rules will introduce as a part of anti-obesity campaign. That also includes a recent citywide ban and artificial trans-fats in restaurant food. The menu roll only applies to restaurants that serve standardized potion sizes and have fifty more locations nationwide. Starting last Sat urday, chains big enough to fall under the rule will face penalties about 2000 dollars for not showing calorie information in a prominent spot on their menus preferably next to the price.Q3. What are big fast food chains in New York City require to do according to the new rule?Q4. What would happen to big restaurant chains that violate the new rule?News Report ThreeAlmost all companies recognize the importance of innovation today. But not many are able to integrate innovation into their business.A commentary in the Shanghai Daily points out that innovation doesn't mean piles of documents. It is something more practical. The article says many people tend to assume that innovation just means creating something new, but actually it's more than that. It's an attitude of doing things. A company should find ways to innovate not just in products but also in functions, business models and processes.The article cites the global giant Procter & Gamble as an example, saying a real innovative company should develop an innovation culture and use it as a primary tool for success. Procter & Gamble has a “Corporate Innovation Fund” which offers big rewards for high-risk ideas that succeed. It also has a special innovation facility for its employees. Sometimes its employees are released from their daily jobs for weeks and spend their time interacting in the innovation facility instead. In conclusion, the article says innovative ideas alone do not ensure success. It's pointless unless there is a repeatable process in place to turn inspiration into financial performance.Q5. What is the problem with many companies according to the news report?Q6. What do many people tend to think of innovation?Q7. What does the company Procter & Gamble owe its success to?长对话Conversation OneM: So, Linzy, do you like to text message on your cell phone?W: Yeah, I text message a lot.M: I don't do it so much. I prefer to make a call if I'm in a hurry.W: Yeah, I go both ways. Sometimes I don’t really want to talk to the person. I just want to ask them one question, so it's much easier for me just to text message. If I call them, I'll have to have a long conversation.M: Yeah, I can see what you mean. But I get off the phone pretty quickly when I call. I'm not a big talker.W: Yeah, that's true. You don't talk a lot.M: So are you fast at writing the messages with your thumb?W: Well, when I first got a cell phone, I was so slow. I thought I would never text message. But then people kept text messaging me, so I felt obliged to learn how to text message. So now I'm pretty fast. What about you?M: Actually I have the opposite problem. When I first got my cell phone, I thought it was so cool to text message all my friends who have one, and I was pretty fast with my thumb then. But it seems like now I don't use it so much, I've got slower actually.W: Yeah, I think text messaging actually is what you have to do with your age. For example, people in high school, they text message a lot. But I ask my father if he texted messages, and guess what he said?M: What?W: He said he'd never text message. He thinks it's very childish and unprofessional to text message.M: Yeah, I can see what he means. It's considered pretty informal to text message to someone.Questions 8 to 11 are based on the conversation you've just heard.Q8: What does the man say about himself?Q9: What does the woman tend to do while she is on the phone?Q10: Why did the man text message all his friends when he first got his cell phone?Q11: What does the woman's father think of text messaging?Conversation TwoW: Good morning, Mr. Johnson. How can I help you?M: Well, I'd like to talk to you about Tim Bond, the department manager.W: What seems to be the problem?M: Well, ever since Sandra left the department, I feel like I've been targeted to do all her work as well as mine. I'm expected to attend too many meetings and I seem to be spending a lot of my time doing unnecessary paper work.W: I'm sorry to hear that.M: And, on top of that, I'd specifically asked if I could leave early last Friday as I done a lot of overtime during the week. But that afternoon, even though I'd finished my assigned work, I was told to help other colleagues finish their work, too.W: But surely that's a positive sign showing that Mr. Bond has a lot of trust in you. M: Yes, but other colleagues get to leave early, and they don't have such a lot of work to do.W: So you feel he's really making unrealistic demands on you?M: Yes, absolutely.W: Have you approached Mr. Bond about this particular problem?M: I've tried, but it seems like he just has no time for me.W: Well, at this stage, it would be better if you approached him directly. If nothing else showing that you've tried to solve the problem yourself before you take it further. Makes it clear that you're just not a complainer. Why don't you send an email requesting a meeting with him in private?M: Hmm, I've been a bit worried about his reaction. But anyway I'll send him an email to request a meeting, and I'll see what happens from there. Thanks for your advice.W: Good luck. And let us know the outcome.Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you've just heard.Q12. What do we learn about the man from the conversation?Q13. What is the man's chief complaint?Q14. How does the woman interpret the fact that the man was asked to help his colleagues with their work?Q15. What did the woman advise the man to do?短文Passage OneThe massive decline in sleep happened so slowly and quietly that few seemed to notice the trend. Was it because of the growing attraction of the Internet, video games and endless TV channels? Never disconnecting from work? No matter how it happened, millions of Americans are putting their health, quality of life and even length of life in danger.New evidence shows why getting enough sleep is a top priority. Some 40% of Americans get less than 7 hours of shut-eye on week nights. "The link between sleep and health, and bad sleep and disease is becoming clearer and clearer." says Lawrence Alberstaine, a sleep expert at Harvard University. For example, sleep duration has declined from some 8 hours in the 1950s to 7 in recent years. At the same time, high blood pressure has become an increasing problem. Blood pressure and heart rate are typically at their lowest levels during sleep. People who sleep less tend to have higher blood pressure, heart attack, diabetes, weight gain and other problems.Sleeping better may help fight off illness. "When people are sleep-derived, there are higher levels of stress hormones in their bodies which can decrease immune function." says Doctor Felice, of Northwestern University in Chicago. A university of Chicago study shows people who sleep well live longer. So say good night sooner and it may help you stay active and vital to a ripe old age.Q16. What is the speaker mainly talking about?Q17. What do we learn from the talk about today's Americans?Q18. What does the speaker say will happen to people who lack sleep?Passage TwoParents and teachers will tell you not to worry when applying for a place at a university. But in the same breath will remind you that it is the most important decision of your life.The first decision is your choice of course. It will depend on what you want to get out of university, what you are good at and what you enjoy. The next decision is where to apply. Aim high but within reason. Do you have the right combination of subjects and are your expected grades likely to meet entry requirements? The deadline is January 15th. But it is best to submit your application early because universities begin work as soon as forms start rolling in.The most important part of the application is the much feared personal statement. This is your chance to convey boundless enthusiasm for the subject. So economy of expression is foremost. Omit dull and ineffective generalities and make sure you give concrete examples.Admissions officers read every personal statement that arrives. It is not convincing if you say you have chosen the subject because you enjoy it. You have to get across what it is about a particular area that has inspired you. They will look for evidence that you have reflected and thought about the subject.Applicants should be honest. There is no point saying you run marathons, if you are going to be out of breath arriving at the interview on the second floor.Q19. What is the first decision you should make in preparing to apply for a place at a university?Q20. What is the most important part of the application?Q21. What must applicants do in their personal statements?Passage ThreeIt is widely believed that German invented the first car in 1885. It was actually a tricycle with a petrol motor at the rear. Soon, members of the royal family and other wealthy people took up motoring as a sport. Many of the early cars had 2 seats. There were no petrol pumps and few garages, so every driver had to be his own engineer for the frequent breakdowns.By 1905, cars began to look like cars of today, with head lamps, wind screen, rubble tires and number plates. Henry Ford's Model T introduced in America in 1909 was cheaper because it was made on the assembly line. It brought cars closer towards the reach of ordinary people. With the popularity of the car, registration became a must in 1903 with the motor car act. Competency tests were introduced in 1935.Today, the legal driving age for a car in the UK is 17. You are not allowed to drive a car unsupervised until you have passed a driving test. In 1958, Britain celebrated the opening of its first motor way – the Preston Bypass. Until then, no one really understood what a motor way was, not even the laborers who were building it. The bypass held a new era in motor travel and was greeted with excitement and optimism. Service stations came with the motor way and the legend of the transport cafe was born. Of course, the service station has diversified greatly. But whether it’s an English-cooked breakfast or a coffee and a sandwich, one thing has remained the same: the prices.Q22. What does the speaker say about the first motor car?Q23. What was the problem with the early cars in Britain?Q24. Why did Henry Ford's Model T cars cost less?Q25. What do we learn about the Preston Bypass?听力部分答案1. C）Rising unemployment worldwide.2. C）Few countries have realized the seriousness of the current crisis.3. B）Put calorie information on the menu.4. A）They will be fined.5. D）Failure to integrate innovation into their business.6. B）It is the creation of something new.7. C）Its innovation culture.12. A）He wants to change his job assignment.13. A）His workload was much too heavy.14. C）His boss has a lot of trust in him.15. D）Talk to his boss in person first.16 A）The importance of sleep to a healthy life17 C）They get less and less sleep18 D）Their blood pressure will rise19. B）What course you are going to choose20. D）The personal statement21. C）Indicate they have reflected and thought about the subject22 B）It was built in the late 19th century.23 D）They often broke down.24 A）They were produced on the assembly line.25 C）It marked a new era in motor travel.。
2016年6月四级听力原文
2016年6月四级考试听力原文(第一套) (1)2016年6月四级考试听力原文(第二三套) (27)2016年6月四级考试听力原文(第一套)Part II Listening ComprehensionSection ANews Report One听力原文：You probably think college students are experts at sleeping.But parties，preparations for tests，personal problems and general stress can wreck(vt. 破坏) a student’s sleep habits，which can be bad for the body and the mind. / Texas Tech University is even offering a class called“Improving Your Sleep Habits”.[1]People suffering from sleep loss are at an increased risk from (增加...的风险)obesity (n. 肥大，肥胖),psychological problems(心理问题) and car crashes(车祸).Students (who don't get enough sleep) have poorer attendance(出勤率低) and lower grades(成绩差).On top of all that，[2] a new study published in状况好的) sleeping than making last-minute preparations for atest.200 college kids were taught to play some unfamiliar video games.Subjects who learned the games in the morning lost some skills when they played again 12 hours later，but they did much better after getting a good night’s sleep.[1]So,if you really want to do your job well,don't forget to get some sleep.解析：1.A.How college students can handle their psychological problems.B.Why college students are more likely to have stress problems.C.Why sufficient sleep is important for college students.D.How college students can improve their sleep habits.Q：What is the news report mainly about?【解析】选项为how或why开头的句子表明，本题可能考查新闻要点。
201606四级听力原文
News report 1The International Labor Organization says the number of people without jobs is increasing. In its latest update on global employment trends, the agency says projections of the number of unemployed people this year range from 210 million to nearly 240 million people. The report warns that 200 million poor workers are at risk of joining the ranks of people living on less than 2 dollars per day in the past three years. The director general of the International Labor Organization Juan Somavia notes that some countries have taken measures to address the effects of the global crisis.However, he points out that many countries have not done so. And based on past experiences, it takes four to five years after economic recovery for unemployment to return to pre-crisis levels. Mr. Somavia says the International Labor Organization is proposing a global jobs' agreement to deal with unemployment. 'It's key objective is to play so the center of recovery efforts, measures that would generate high levels of employment and provide basic social protection for the most vulnerable.'Q1. What is the news report mainly about?Q2. What does, Juan Somavia, the director general of the International Labor Organization say?News report 2Big fast food chains in New York City have started to obey a first of its kind rule, requiring them to post calorie counts right on the menu. Cathy Nurses is with the New York City department of health, 'We wanted to give people an opportunity to actually see the calories before they purchased the food and make a decision and inform decision. That if they want to make their healthier choice, if they want to eat fewer calories they can. And we expect this will have a huge impact on obesity. And of course, if it has an impact on obesity, it will have an impact on diabetes and heart disease and high blood pressure. 'The new rules will introduce as a part of anti-obesity campaign. That also includes a recent citywide ban and artificial trans-fats in restaurant food. The menu roll only applies to restaurants that serve standardized potion sizes and have fifty more locations nationwide. Starting last Saturday, chains big enough to fall under the rule will face penalties about 2000 dollars for not showing calorie information in a prominent spot on their menus preferably next to the price.Q3. What are big fast food chains in New York City require to do according to the new rule?Q4. What would happen to big restaurant chains that violate the new rule?News Report 3Almost all companies recognize the importance of innovation today. But not many are able to integrate innovation into their business.A commentary in the Shanghai Daily points out that innovation doesn't mean piles of documents. It is something more practical. The article says many people tend to assume that innovation just means creating something new, but actually it's more than that. It's an attitude of doing things. A company should find ways to innovate not just in products but also in functions, business models and processes.The article cites the global giant Procter & Gamble as an example, saying a real innovative company should develop an innovation culture and use it as a primary tool for success. Procter & Gamble has a “Corporate Innovation Fund” which offers big rewards for high-risk ideas that succeed. It also has a special innovation facility for its employees. Sometimes its employees are released from their daily jobs for weeks and spend their time interacting in the innovation facility instead. In conclusion, the article says innovative ideas alone do not ensure success. It's pointless unless there is a repeatable process in place to turn inspiration into financial performance.Q5. What is the problem with many companies according to the news report?Q6. What do many people tend to think of innovation?Q7. What does the company Procter & Gamble owe its success to?Conversation OneM: So, Linzy, do you like to text message on your cell phone?W: Yeah, I text message a lot.M: I don't do it so much. I prefer to make a call if I'm in a hurry.W: Yeah, I go both ways. Sometimes I don’t really want to talk to the person.I just want to ask them one question, so it's much easier for me just to text message. If I call them, I'll have to have a long conversation.M: Yeah, I can see what you mean. But I get off the phone pretty quickly when I call. I'm not a big talker.W: Yeah, that's true. You don't talk a lot.M: So are you fast at writing the messages with your thumb?W: Well, when I first got a cell phone, I was so slow. I thought I would never text message. But then people kept text messaging me, so I felt obliged to learn how to text message. So now I'm pretty fast. What about you?M: Actually I have the opposite problem. When I first got my cell phone, I thought it was so cool to text message all my friends who have one, and I was pretty fast with my thumb then. But it seems like now I don't use it so much, I've got slower actually.W: Yeah, I think text messaging actually is what you have to do with your age. For example, people in high school, they text message a lot. But I ask my father if he texted messages, and guess what he said?M: What?W: He said he'd never text message. He thinks it's very childish and unprofessional to text message.M: Yeah, I can see what he means. It's considered pretty informal to text message to someone.Questions 8 to 11 are based on the conversation you've just heard.Q8: What does the man say about himself?Q9: What does the woman tend to do while she is on the phone?Q10: Why did the man text message all his friends when he first got his cell phone?Q11: What does the woman's father think of text messaging?Conversation TwoW: Good morning, Mr. Johnson. How can I help you?M: Well, I'd like to talk to you about Tim Bond, the department manager.W: What seems to be the problem?M: Well, ever since Sandra left the department, I feel like I've been targeted to do all her work as well as mine. I'm expected to attend too many meetings and I seem to be spending a lot of my time doing unnecessary paper work.W: I'm sorry to hear that.M: And, on top of that, I'd specifically asked if I could leave early last Friday as I done a lot of overtime during the week. But that afternoon, even though I'd finished my assigned work, I was told to help other colleagues finish their work, too.W: But surely that's a positive sign showing that Mr. Bond has a lot of trust in you.M: Yes, but other colleagues get to leave early, and they don't have such a lot of work to do.W: So you feel he's really making unrealistic demands on you?M: Yes, absolutely.W: Have you approached Mr. Bond about this particular problem?M: I've tried, but it seems like he just has no time for me.W: Well, at this stage, it would be better if you approached him directly. If nothing else showing that you've tried to solve the problem yourself before you take it further. Makes it clear that you're just not a complainer. Why don't you send an email requesting a meeting with him in private?M: Hmm, I've been a bit worried about his reaction. But anyway I'll send him an email to request a meeting, and I'll see what happens from there. Thanks for your advice.W: Good luck. And let us know the outcome.Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you've just heard.Q12. What do we learn about the man from the conversation?Q13. What is the man's chief complaint?Q14. How does the woman interpret the fact that the man was asked to help his colleagues with their work?Q15. What did the woman advise the man to do?Passage OneThe massive decline in sleep happened so slowly and quietly that few seemed to notice the trend. Was it because of the growing attraction of the Internet, video games and endless TV channels? Never disconnecting from work? No matter how it happened, millions of Americans are putting their health, quality of life and even length of life in danger.New evidence shows why getting enough sleep is a top priority. Some 40% of Americans get less than 7 hours of shut-eye on week nights. "The link between sleep and health, and bad sleep and disease is becoming clearer and clearer." says Lawrence Alberstaine, a sleep expert at Harvard University. For example, sleep duration has declined from some 8 hours in the 1950s to 7 in recent years. At the same time, high blood pressure has become an increasing problem. Blood pressure and heart rate are typically at their lowest levels during sleep. People who sleep less tend to have higher blood pressure, heart attack, diabetes, weight gain and other problems.Sleeping better may help fight off illness. "When people are sleep-derived, there are higher levels of stress hormones in their bodies which can decrease immune function." says Doctor Felice, of Northwestern University in Chicago. A universityof Chicago study shows people who sleep well live longer. So say good night sooner and it may help you stay active and vital to a ripe old age.Q16. What is the speaker mainly talking about?Q17. What do we learn from the talk about today's Americans?Q18. What does the speaker say will happen to people who lack sleep?Passage TwoParents and teachers will tell you not to worry when applying for a place at a university. But in the same breath will remind you that it is the most important decision of your life.The first decision is your choice of course. It will depend on what you want to get out of university, what you are good at and what you enjoy. The next decision is where to apply. Aim high but within reason. Do you have the right combination of subjects and are your expected grades likely to meet entry requirements? The deadline is January 15th. But it is best to submit your application early because universities begin work as soon as forms start rolling in.The most important part of the application is the much feared personal statement. This is your chance to convey boundless enthusiasm for the subject. So economy of expression is foremost. Omit dull and ineffective generalities and make sure you give concrete examples.Admissions officers read every personal statement that arrives. It is not convincing if you say you have chosen the subject because you enjoy it. You have to get across what it is about a particular area that has inspired you. They will look for evidence that you have reflected and thought about the subject.Applicants should be honest. There is no point saying you run marathons, if you are going to be out of breath arriving at the interview on the second floor.Q19. What is the first decision you should make in preparing to apply for a place at a university?Q20. What is the most important part of the application?Q21. What must applicants do in their personal statements?Passage ThreeIt is widely believed that German invented the first car in 1885. It was actually a tricycle with a petrol motor at the rear. Soon, members of the royal family and other wealthy people took up motoring as a sport. Many of the early cars had 2 seats. There were no petrol pumps and few garages, so every driver had to be his own engineer for the frequent breakdowns.By 1905, cars began to look like cars of today, with head lamps, wind screen, rubble tires and number plates. Henry Ford's Model T introduced in America in 1909was cheaper because it was made on the assembly line. It brought cars closer towards the reach of ordinary people. With the popularity of the car, registration became a must in 1903 with the motor car act. Competency tests were introduced in 1935.Today, the legal driving age for a car in the UK is 17. You are not allowed to drive a car unsupervised until you have passed a driving test. In 1958, Britain celebrated the opening of its first motor way – the Preston Bypass. Until then, no one really understood what a motor way was, not even the laborers who were building it. The bypass held a new era in motor travel and was greeted with excitement and optimism. Service stations came with the motor way and the legend of the transport cafe was born. Of course, the service station has diversified greatly. But whether it’s an English-cooked breakfast or a coffee and a sandwich, one thing has remained the same: the prices.Q22. What does the speaker say about the first motor car?Q23. What was the problem with the early cars in Britain?Q24. Why did Henry Ford's Model T cars cost less?Q25. What do we learn about the Preston Bypass?。
2016年6月英语四级听力
2016年6月英语四级听力Part II Listening Comprehension Section A News Report One 听力原文You probably think college students are experts at sleeping, but parties, preparations for tests, personal problems and general stress can wreck a student’s sleep habits, which can be bad for the body and the mind. Texas Tech University is even offering a class called “Improving Your Sleep Habits”. People suffering from sleep loss are at an increased risk from obesity, psychological problems and car crashes. Students who don’t get enough sleep have poor attendance and lower grades. On top of all that, a new study published in the journal Learning and Memory finds you are probably better off sleeping than making last-minute preparations for a test. 200 college kids were taught to play some unfamiliar video games. Subjects who learned the games in the morning lost some skills when they played again 12 hours later, but they did much better after getting a good night’s sleep. So if you really want to do your job well, don’t forget to get some sleep. Questions 1 and 2 are based on the news report you have just heard. 1. What is the news report mainly about? 2. What is the finding of the new study published in the journal Learning and Memory? 试题解析【话题分类】时事新闻【新闻大意】大学生睡眠不好会严重影响学习效率和身心健康；Texas Tech 大学甚至开设课程教授学生改善睡眠习惯，提高睡眠质量；新的一项研究也证明了提高睡眠质量的重要性。
2016年12月四级英语听力真题第一套(含答案及原文)
2016 年12 月英语四级听力真题第1 套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.Section AQuestions 1 to 2 are based on the conversation you have just heard.A)It was dangerous to live in. C) He could no longer pay the rent.B)It was going to be renovated. D) He had sold it to the royal family.2.A) A strike. C) A forest fire.B)A storm. D) A terrorist attack.Questions 3 to 4 are based on the conversation you have just heard.3.A) They lost contact with the emergency department.B)They were trapped in an underground elevator.C)They were injured by suddenly falling rocks.D)They sent calls for help via a portable radio.4.A) They tried hard to repair the elevator.B)They released the details of the accident.C)They sent supplies to keep the miners warm.D)They provided the miners with food and water.Questions 5 to 7 are based on the conversation you have just heard.5.A) Raise postage rates.B)Improve its services.C)Redesign delivery routes.D)Close some of its post offices.6.A) Shortening business hours.B)Closing offices on holidays.C)Stopping mail delivery on Saturdays.D)Computerizing mail sorting processes.7.A) Many post office staff will lose their jobs.B)Many people will begin to complain.C)Taxpayers will be very pleased.D)A lot of controversy will arise.Section B8.A) He will be kept from promotion.B)He will go through retraining.C)He will be given a warning.D)He will lose part of his pay.9.A) He is always on time.B)He is a trustworthy guy.C)He is an experienced press operator.D)H e is on good terms with his workmates.10.A) She is a trade union representative.B)She is in charge of public relations.C)She is a senior manager of the shop.D)She is better at handling such matters.11.A) He is skilled and experienced.B)He is very close to the manager.C)He is always trying to stir up trouble.D)He is always complaining about low wages.Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.12.A) Open.B)Selfish.C)Friendly.D)Reserved.13.A) They stay quiet.B)They read a book.C)They talk about the weather.D)They chat with fellow passengers.14.A) She was always treated as a foreigner.B) She was eager to visit an English castle.C)She was never invited to a colleague's home.D)She was unwilling to make friends with workmates.15.A) Houses are much more quiet.B) Houses provide more privacy.C)They want to have more space.D)They want a garden of their own.答案1.A It was dangerous to live in.2.B A storm3.B They were trapped in an underground elevator.4.C They sent supplies to keep the miners warm.5.D Close some of its post office.6.C Stopping mail delivery on Saturdays.7.A Many post office staff will lose their jobs.8.D He will lose part of his pay.9.B He is a trustworthy guy.10. D She is better at handling such matters11. C He is always trying to stir up trouble.12.D Reserved13.A They stay quiet14.C She was never invited to a colleague 's home.15.B Houses provide more privacy16.D They will automatically be given hiring priority.17.C Visit the school careers service.18.B Supervising study spaces to ensure a quiet atmosphere.19.C It may be sold at a higher price.20.A It is healthier than green tee.21.D It does not have a stable market.22.B They prefer unique objects of high quality.23.B They could only try to create at night.24.A Make wise choices.25.A To boost the local economy.2016年12 月英语四级听力真题第1套原文Section AA 16th century castle in Scotland is close to collapsing after lumps of soils were washed away by floods, threatening its foundations.On Sunday, the castle 's owner John Gordon, 76, was rfcoed to move out his property after the River Dee swept away about 60 feet of land, leaving the castle dangerous close to the river. According to the Scottish Daily Record. Abergeldie castle located in Aberdeenshire, Scotland was built by Sir Alexander Gordon of Midmar who later became the Earl of Huntly.The castle which is located on 11,700 acres was leased to members of the royal family between 1848 and 1970, including King Edward VII and George V.The Scottish Environment Protection Agency has issued more than 35 flood warnings covering several regions, as Scotland continues to clean up the after Storm Frank hit the country last Wednesday.“ Thism eans that rivers will rise more slowly, but then stay high for much longer. ” the environmental agency said.Q1. Why did John Gordon move out of Abergeldie castle?Q2. What happened in Scotland last Wednesday?Section A - 2Rescue efforts were underway Thursday morning for 17 miners who were stuck in an elevator below ground at a Cargill rock salt mine near Lansing, New York, according to Marcia Lynch.Public information officer with Tompkins County'se mer gency response department, emergency workers have made contact with the miners via a radio. And they all appear to be uninjured, said Jessica Verfuss, the emergency department 'sassistant director.Crews have managed to provide heat packs and blankets to the miners so that they can keep warm during the rescue operation, Verfuss said. Details about what led to the workers ' being trapped in the elevator went immediately available. The mine, along New York 's Cayuga Lake, processes salt used for road treatment. It produces about 2 million tons of salt that is shipped to more than 1,500 places in the northeastern United States, the rock salt mine is one of three operated by Cargill with the other two in Louisiana and Ohio.Q3. What does the news report say about the salt miners?Q4.What did the rescue team do?新闻3 Section A - 3 The U.S. Postal Service announced today that it is considering closing about 3,700 post offices over the next year because of falling revenues.Facing an $8.3 billion budget deficit this year, closing post officers is one of several proposals the Postal Service has put forth recently to cut costs. Last week, for example, Postmaster General Pat Donahoe announced plans to stop mail delivery on Saturdays, a move he says could save $3 billion annually.“Wea re losing revenue as we speak, ” Donahoe said. “Wed o not want taxpayer money. We want to be self-sufficient. So like any other business you have to make choices. ”Dean Granholm the vice president for delivery and post office operations said the first waves of closings would begin this fall. He estimated that about 3,000 postmasters, 500 station managers and between 500 and 1,000 postal clerks could lose their jobs.Q5.What is the U.S. Postal Service planning to do?Q6.What measure has been planned to save costs?Q7.What will happen when the proposed measure come into effect?长对话1&2Conversation 1A: Mrs. Hampton, we've got trouble in the press room this morning.B: Oh dear. What about?A: One of the press operators arrived an hour and a half late.B: But that's a straightforward affair. He will simply lose part of his pay.That's why we have a clock-in system.A: But the point is the man was clocked-in at 8 o'clock. We have John standing by the time clock, and he swears he saw nothing irregular.B: Is John reliable?A: Yes, he is. That's why we chose him for the job.B: Have you spoken to the man who was late?A: Not yet. I thought I'd have a word with you first. He's a difficult man, and I think there's been some trouble on the shop floor. I've got a feeling that trade union representative is behind this. The manager told me that Jack Green's been very active around the shop the last few days.B: Well, what do you want me to do?A: I was wondering if you'd see Smith, the man who was late, because you are so much better at handling things like this.B: Oh, alright. I'll see him. I must say I agree with you about there being bad feelings in the works. I've had the idea for some time that Jack Green's been busy stirring things up in connection with the latest wage claim. He's always trying to make trouble. Well, I'll get the manager to send Smith up here.Q8. What will happen to the press operator who was late for the work according to the woman?Q9. What does the man say about John who stands by the time clock?Q10. Why does the man suggest the woman see the worker who was late?Q11. What does the woman say about Jack Green?Conversation 2A: Our topic today is about somethings that foreigners nearly always say when they visit Britain. It's 'Why are the British so cold?' And they're talking about the British personality –the famous British 'reserve'. It means that we aren't very friendly, we aren't very open.B: So do you think it's true?A: It's a difficult one. So many people who visit Britain say it's difficult to make friends with British people. They say we're cold, reserved, unfriendly...B: I think it's true. Look at Americans or Australians. They speak the same language, but they're much more open. And you see it when you travel, people - I mean strangers - speak to you on the street or on the train. British people seldom speak on the train. Or the bus. Not in London, anyway.A: 'Not in London'. That's it. Capital cities are full of tourists and are never very friendly. People are different in other parts of the country.B: Not completely. I met a woman once, an Italian. She's been working in Manchester for two years,and no one - not one of her colleagues - had ever invited her to their home. They were friendly to her at work, but nothing else. She couldn't believe it. She said that would never happen in Italy.A: You know what they say –'an Englishman's home is his castl e'. It 's really difficult to get inside.B: Yeah. It's about being private. You go home to your house and your garden and you close the door. It's your place.A: That's why the British don't like flats. They prefer to live in houses.B: That 's true.Q12. What do foreigners generally think of British people according to the woman?Q13. What may British people typically do one the train according to the man?Q14. What does the man say about the Italian woman working in Manchester?Q15. Why do British people prefer houses to flats?听力篇章Passage OneIn college, time is scarce, and consequently, very precious. At the same time, expenses in college pile up surprisingly quickly. A part time job is a good way to balance costs while ensuring there is enough time left over for both academic subjects and after-class activities.If you are a college student looking for a part time job, the best place to start your job search is right on campus. There are tons of on-campus job opportunities, and as a student, you 'all utomatically be given hiring priority. Plus, on-campus jobs eliminate commuting time, and could be a great way to connect with academic and professionalresources at your university. Check with your school 'csa reer service or employment o ffice for help to find a campus job. Of course, there are opportunities for part-time work off-campus, too. If you spend a little time digging for the right part time jobs, you ' ll save yourself time when you find a job that leaves you with enough time to get your school work done, too. If you are a college student looking for work but worry you won 't have enough time to devote to academic subjects, consider working as a study hall or a library monitor. Responsibilities generally include supervising study sp aces to ensure that a quiet atmosphere is maintained. It a pretty easy job, but one with lots of downtime-which means you will have plenty of time to catch up on reading, do homework or study for an exam.Q16: What does the speaker say about college students applying for on-campus jobs?Q17: What can students do to find a campus job according to the speaker ？Q18: What does the speaker say is a library monitor 's responsibility?Passage TwoAgricultural workers in green tea fields near Mt. Kenya are gathering the tea leaves. It is beautiful to see. The rows of tea bushes are straight. All appears to be well. But the farmers who planted the bushes are worried. Nelson Kibara is one of them. He has been growing tea in the Kerugoya area for 40 years.He says the prices this year have been so low that he has made almost no profit. He says he must grow different kinds of tea if he is to survive.Mr. Kibara and hundreds of other farmers have been removing some of their tea bushes and planting a new kind of tea developed by the Tea Research Foundation of Kenya. Its leaves are purple and brown. When the tea is boiled, the drink has a purple color. Medical researchers have studied the health benefits of the new tea. They say it is healthier than green tea and could be sold for a price that is three to four times higher than the price of green tea.But Mr. Kibara says he has not received a higher price for his purple tea crop.He says the market for the tea is unstable and he is often forced to sell his purple tea for the same price as green tea leaves. He says there are not enough buyers willing to pay more for the purple tea.Q19. Why have tea farmers in Kenya decided to grow purple tea?Q20. What do researchers say about purple tea?Q21. What does Mr. Kibara find about purple tea?Passage ThreeToday's consumers want beautiful handcrafted s to wear and to have for their home environment. They prefer something unique and they demand quality. Craftsmen today are meeting this demand. People and homes are showing great change as more and more unique handcrafted items become available. Handcrafts are big business. No long does a good craftsman have to work in a job he dislikes all day and then try to create at night. He has earned his professional status. He is now a respected member of society. Parts of the fun of being a craftsman is meeting other craftsmen. They love to share their ideas and materials and help others find markets for their work. Craftsmen have helped educate consumers to make wise choices. They help them become aware of design and technique. They help them relate their choice to its intended use. They often involve consumers in trying the craft themselves. When a group of craftsmen expends to include more members, a small craft organization is formed. Such an organization does a lot in training workshops in special media, craft marketing techniques, craft fairs and sales, festivals, TV appearances and demonstrations. State art councils help sponsor local arts and crafts festivals which draw crowds of tourist consumers. This boosts the local economy considerably because tourists not only buy crafts, but they also use the restaurants and hotels and other services of the area.Q22. What does the speaker say about today's consumers?Q23. What does the speaker say about a good craftsman in the past?Q24. What do craftsmen help consumers do?Q25. Why do state art council 'sh elp sponsor local arts and crafts festivals?。
2016年6月大学英语四级听力真题及答案详解
2016年6月大学英语四级听力真题及答案详解2016年6月大学英语四级听力真题及答案详解2016年6月英语四级听力真题及答案详解Section A News ReportDirections： 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， youmust 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。
Drections: Questions 1 and 2 are based on the news report you have just heard.Question 1A) How college students can improve their sleep habits.B) Why sufficient sleep is important for college students.C) Why college students are more likely tohave stress problems.D) How college students can handle their psychological problems.Question 2A) It is not easy to improve one’s sleep habits.B) It is not good for students to play video games.C) Students who are better prepared generally get higher scores in examinations.D) Making last-minute preparations for tests may be less effective than sleeping. Drections: Questions 3 and 4 are based on the news report you have just heard.Question 3A) Whether more airports should be built around London.B) Whether adequate investment is being made to improve airport facilities.C) Whether the British Airports Authorityshould sell off some of its assets.D) Whether the Spanish company could offer better service.Question 4A) Inefficient management.B) Poor ownership structure.C) Lack of innovation and competition.D) Lack of runway and terminal capacity.Drections: Questions 5 to 7 are based on the news report you have just heard.Question 5A) Report the nicotine content of their cigarettes.B) Set a limit to the production of their cigarettes.C) Take steps to reduce nicotine in their products.D) Study the effects of nicotine on young smokers.Question 6A) The biggest increase in nicotine content tended to be in brands young smokers like.B) Big tobacco companies were frank with their customers about the hazards of smoking.C) Brands which contain higher nicotine content were found to be much more popular.D) Tobacco companies refused to discuss the detailed nicotine content of their products.Question 7A) They promised to reduce the nicotine content in cigarettes.B) They have not fully realized the harmful effect of nicotine.C) They were not prepared to comment on the cigarette study.D) They will pay more attention to the quality of their products.Section B ConversationDirections：In this section，you will hear two long conversations。