预测试卷2Listening
专八听力预测试题二.
星期2 Tuesday预测试题二预测试题Section A Mini-LectureIn this section you will hear a mini-lecture. You will hear the lecture ONCE ONLY. While listening, take notes on the important points. Your notes will not be marked, but you will need them to complete a gap-filling task after the mini-lecture. When the lecture is over, you will be given two minutes to check your notes, and another ten minutes to complete the gap-filling task on ANSWER SHEET ONE. Some of the gaps may require a maximum of THREE words. Make sure the word(s) you fill in is(are) both grammatically and semantically acceptable. You may refer to your noteswhile completing the task. Use the blank sheet for note-taking.Group discussion skillsI. Importance of group discussion skillsA. Useful for everyday life, from (1)__________ to more serious discussions.B. For job interviews and selection procedures.C. For extended speaking and listening practice.II. Types of discussionsA. Making decisions.B. Sharing opinions on a given topic.C. (2)__________.D. Solving a problem.III. Useful sub-skills for students and how to develop them.A. To analyse.1. Give each student a different topic and ask them to put down all thesub-topics.2. Ask them to swap their notes and analyse the (3)__________ ofeach sub-topics.3. Let them together draw up a new list and discuss the relevance of thesub-topics. (1)_______(2)______(3) ______(4) ______(5) ______(6)______(7) ______(8) ______(9) ______(10) ______B. To persuade (eg. which candidate should get a job).1. Students create a list of 7 adjectives to describe (4)__________.2. Re-group and persuade the other group members that their selectionis the best.3. Make a second list out of (5)__________ and find who retain themost from their original lists.C. To control emotions.1. Ask students to give opinions on(6)__________.2. Make notes on their main arguments.D. To support.1. Get students to make a list of when it is and isn’t appropriate tointerrupt.2. Give them phrases used to (7)__________. Practice using them ingroup discussions.E. To use functional language.IV. How teachers set up group discussionsA. Give some planning time to the students.B. Get interesting topics, maybe from (8)_________.C. Ensure a balance between input and practice.D. Vary the styles.E. Use a variety of (9)__________.F. Encourage group discussions outside of class.G. Give and encourage feedback.H. Try (10)__________ and analyze them.I. Monitor the groups and make notes for feedback on the performances.Section B InterviewIn this section you will hear everything ONCE ONLY. Listen carefully and then answer the questions that follow. Mark the correct answer to each question on ANSWER SHEET TWO.Questions 1 to 5 are based on an interview. At the end of the interview you will be given 10 seconds to answer each of the following five questions.Now listen to the interview.1. Which of the following is CORRECT?[A] The man is to advertise for his new book.[B] The man specializes in communication.[C] His talk is about communication techniques.[D] His talk is actually an autobiography.2. The man did all the following EXCEPT ______ to better his presentation performance.[A] consulting some relevant books[B] communicating with good speakers[C] observing the preparation of good speakers[D] doing performance comparison with good speakers3. The man recommends the method of ______ to give a better presentation.[A] practicing it before colleagues[B] recording practice presentation rather than using colleagues[C] asking colleagues to examine the recorded practice presentation[D] learning from other real presentation videos4. Which of the following is NOT what speakers tend to worry about when making a presentation?[A] Too much nervousness.[B] Rude audience.[C] Self diffidence.[D] Equipment failure.5. In the man’s view, the way of really overcoming nervousness is[A] preparing well.[B] relaxing face muscles.[C] concentrating on your recent enjoyments.[D] doing breathing exercises.Section C News BroadcastIn this section you will hear everything ONCE ONLY. Listen carefully and then answer the questions that follow. Mark the correct answer to each question on ANSWER SHEET TWO.Question 6 and 7 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 20 seconds to answer the questions.Now listen to the news.6. Which of the following in INCORRECT about the summit on Nuclear Security?[A] It is the biggest international meeting since 1945.[B] More than 50 countries have attended it.[C] It is hosted by the US and called by President Obama.[D] Ukraine has attended the summit.7. The content of the summit is[A] securing stocks of fissile material.[B] highly enriched uranium.[C] plutonium.[D] material terrorists use to build nuclear bombs.Question 8 and 9 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 20 seconds to answer the questions.Now listen to the news.8. What is the news mainly talking about?[A] A broken well leading to large oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico.[B] The high cost of tackling oil spill.[C] Large number of people and boats being sent to help with the oil spill.[D] The high compensation claims the oil company is facing.9. The initially calculated figure of everyday cost is[A] $33m.[B] more than $33m.[C] more than $6.6m.[D] less than $6.6m.Question 10 is based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the question.Now listen to the news.10. Which of the following is NOT true about the explosion?[A] It could be heard from more than 8 km away.[B] It caused a woman injured.[C] The bomb was placed next to the wall housing women prisoners.[D] It exploded 20 minutes after the warning was received.答疑解惑Section A Mini-Lecture【听力原文】Hello, everyone! Today’s lecture is about group discussion skills. The first thing I have to explain is why to talk about group discussion skills.Developing group discussion skills is useful for everyday life, as we regularly find ourselves having discussions amongst friends, family and colleagues. These may vary from very informal chats about day-to-day things, to more serious topics, for example a discussion about a recent news story or a problem that needs to be solved. Two more things:【答案解析】1. very informal chats【解析】本篇演讲的主题是group discussion skills，演讲者开门见山，指出第一个要说明的问题就是谈论这个话题的理由。
英语三级b模拟预测试卷(二)
PartI Listening Comprehension [15 minutes]Directions:This part is to test your listening ability. It consists of 3 sections.SectionADirections:This section is to test your ability to understand short dialogues. There are5recorded dialogues init After each dialogue, there is a recorded question. Boththe dialogues and questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, you should decideon the correct answer from the 4 choices marked A, B, C and D given in yourtest paper. Then you should mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheetwith a single line through the center.由于网速及文件过大等原因，加载较慢，请耐心等待！（点击按钮播放）1.A.Take the bus.B.Walk to the mall.C.Take bus No. 24.D.Take a taxi.2.A.In May.B.In March.C.In August.D.In June.3.A.Beer.B.Coffee.C.Tea.D.Vegetables.4.A.Have dinner.B.Have a look at the room.e in 20 minutes.D.Go shopping.5.A.At a restaurant. "B.At a parking lot.C.At a bank.D.At a supermarket.Section BDirections: This .section is to test your ability tounderstand short conversations. There are 2 recorded conversations in it. After each .conversation, there are some recorded questions. Both theconversations and questionswill be spoken two times. When you hear aquestion, you should decide on the correctanswer from the 4 choices marked A, B, C and D given in your test paper.Then you should mark the correspondingletter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.Conversation 16.A.A book.B.Ivory.C.Sheets.D. AShip.7.A. $34.B. $3419.C. $78.D. $78.95.Conversation 28.A.15.B.10.C.5.D.2.9.A.Operating computers.B.Doing busiess.C.Operating fax machines.D.Typing.10.A.A trading company and a trust company.B.A trading company.C.A trust company.D.A visiting delegation.Section CDirections: This section is to test your ability to comprehendshort passages. You will hear a recorded passage.After that you will hear five questions.Both .the passage andthe questions will be read two times. When you hear aquestion, you should complete the answer to it with a word or a short phrase(innot more than 3 words). The. questions and incomplete answers are_ printed inyour test paper. You should write your answers on the Answer Sheetcorrespondingly. Now the passage will begin.11. What was the new kind of power in the early 1800s?It was___________________________．12. When did the steamboat "NewOrleans" make its first trip?In___________________________．13. In the past, who used steamboats?The___________________________and the manufacturers.14. Why did manufacturers use the steamboats?Because their trade depended on___________________________transportation.15. Who use steamboats today?The___________________________．Part II Structure [15 minutes]Directions:This part is to test your ability to construct grammatically correct sentences.It consists of 2 sections.SectionADirections:In this section, there are 10 incomplete sentences. You are required tocomplete each one by deciding on the most appropriate word or words from the4choices marked A, B, C and D. Then you should mark the corresponding letter onthe Answer Sheet with a single line through the center,16. He said he _____traveling with hisfamily after the entrance examination.A, will considerB. consideredC. has consideredD. would consider17. Though her parents dislike the youngman. they can not prevent their daughter_____mar-tying him.A. toB. inC. fromD. for18. So little _____about China that hecould not find Beijing in the world map.A. the foreigner knewB. did the foreigner knowC. the foreigner has knownD. has the foreigner known19. Though eight years have passed, Istill remember ______to Mr. Ma during my visit there.A. introducingB. being introducedC. to be introducedD. introduced20. The President of Harvard pioneered theelective system by_____ students were able to choose their own courses ofstudy.A. whatB. whomC. thatD. which21. Twenty-four members took part in thedebate, most of them making speeches _____to the chairman.A. to opposeB. be opposeC. opposingD. opposed22. She is_____ far the most active memberin our group.A. soB. asC. byD. in23. The professor requests that we ______theterm papers by the end of this month.A. hand inB. will have handed inC. to hand inD. will hand in24. Michael failed the exam. He _____ havespent so much time playing computer games and chat-ting online.A. mustn'tB. couldn'tC. wouldn'tD. shouldn't25. His mother asks him to do morningexercises, but he is not used to_____ early in the morning.A. get upB. getting upC. be gotten upD. being gotten upSectionBDirections: There are 10 incomplete statements here. You should fill in each blank with theproper form of the word given in brackets. Write. the word or words in thecorresponding space on the Answer Sheet.26. It is becoming the third (large)__industrial city in the province.27. The (early) __ you start, the sooneryou will be back.28. The article was obviously (lead) __,and the newspaper has apologized for it.29. Because of its (prefer) __ for lowertemperatures, this is an ideal plant for the garden pool.30. There has beenlittle research considering early retirement among women and its (society) __meaning.31. (Encourage) __ by the high marks of theexamination, he studied even harder than before.32. He showed Carrie around in hislaboratory to (satisfaction) __ her curiosity.33. The ship along with all thegoods (be) __ destroyed last week.34. Weather (permit) __, we will go hikingthe day after tomorrow.35. The (pleased) __of having a vote isthat one can exercise his own opinion.PartIII Reading Comprehension [40 minutes]Directions: This part is to test your reading ability. There are 5 tasks for you tofulfill. You should rend the reading material carefully and do the tasks as youare instructed. Task1Directions:After reading the following passage, you will find 5 questions or unfinishedstatements, numbered36 to 40. For each question or statement there are4choices marked A, B, C and D. You should make the correct choice and mark thecorresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.To the professional linguist, there is nosuperiority of any language. Therefore, it iswell-accepted in the field oflinguistics that there exist no higher or lower grades among languages.People once thought of the languages ofbackward groups as undeveloped forms of speech, consisting largely of rough andsimple sounds. It is possible thatlanguage in general began as a series of simple sounds. But it is a factestablished by the study of "backward" languages that no spokentongue answers that description. Most languages of "backward" groups are extremely complex pieces of toolfor the transfer of ideas. They "fall behind" the western languagesnot in their sound pattern or grammatical structures but only in theirvocabularies. The sound pattern or grammatical structures usually are fullyadequate for all language needs.The vocabulary reflects the objects andactivities known to their speakers.There are two things to be noted. Firstly,all languages seem to possess ways for vocabulary expansion. Vocabulary expands either by putting togetherits own words or by borrowing words from other languages. Secondly, the"backward" languages are different from ours. The object sandactivities which require distinction are often, surprisingly numerous andcomplicated.36. What does the word"superiority" (Line 1, Para. 1) mean?A. Being complete.B. Being better.C. Being large.D. Being tiny.37. We can learn from the first paragraphthatA. some kind of languages may be betterthan othersB. we can not say one language is betterthan othersC. it is difficult to know which languageis better than othersD. language contains some grades38. The languages of backward groups wereregarded as underdeveloped becauseA. their languages were difficult tounderstandB. the history of their languages was notlongC. the sounds of their languages were veryeasy to understandD. their languages mainly contained roughand simple sounds39. In the author's view, some languages"fall behind" western languages in the aspect ofA. their sound patternB. their grammatical structuresC. their vocabulariesD. their speakers40. Which of the following is NOT trueaccording to the passage?A. Language is to be viewed with ranks orgrades.B. Most languages of "backward"groups are complex enough to express ideas.C. Generally languages are probablydeveloped from simple sounds.D. All languages seem to possess thesystem for "vocabulary expansion.Task2Directions: This task is the same as Task1. The 5 questions or unfinished statements are numbered 41 to 45.Cyber crimewhich is the illegal activity committed on the Internet is the fastest growing criminalactivity in the world and is of major concern to the Government. From traditional crime on-line to new crimesthat target information and communications networks, it covers a huge range of unlawfulactivities. UK and internationalagencies are working together to combat the threat of cyber crime.Access to information and communicationstechnology (ICT) is globally available and increasingly used. Most Internet and e-mail users are involvedin lawful business. However, some use the technology for unlawfulactivities. Global and transnationalcrimescan now be committed far distant from the place (or places) where theimpact of that crime is felt.Transnational hi-tech crime involves thecriminal's computer communicating by using a number of other machines to reachits intended target. This activity leaves a data record with the serviceprovider. If the records are retainedand the criminal has not concealed them, they can be used to trace the criminal. However, these data records arenot permanent. In many cases when lawenforcement officials attempt to gain lawful access to this data. it may have been deleted.Aslawful use of IT increases, criminalsaround the world increasingly use computers to commit traditional puter hacking is also an area of concern.41. According to the passage, cyber crimerefers to __A. the unlawful activities committed bythe InternetB. the illegal activities done bytelephoningC. the unlawful activities done by gettingothers' digital recordsD. the illegal activities committed byhacking others' computers42. Which of the following best revealsthe urgency to combat cyber crime?A. It grows the fastest among all thecriminal activities.B. UK and international agencies jointogether in combating it.C. It is different from the traditionalcrime.D. The government is concerned with cybercrime.43. Which of the following is NOT trueabout cyber crime?A. It uses modern science and technology.B. It may be difficult to seek theevidence.C. It contains a huge variety ofactivities.D. The law enforcement is weak in fightingagainst it.44. Which of the following is very helpfulin tracing the transnational hi-tech crime?A. The use of e-mail of the criminal.B. The intended target of the criminal.C. The data record that is kept.D. The illegal use of computer indistributing pornography.45. This passage is most probably takenfromA. an advertisementB. a news reportC. an announcementD. a novelTask3Directions: The following is a businessletter. After reading it, you are required to complete the outline below it(No. 46 to No. 50). You should write your answers briefly (in not more thanthree words) on the Answer Sheet correspondingly.19th January, 2006Ministry of Foreign Trade Chang'an StreetBeijing, China Dear Sirs,Thisletter is in regard to the window glass business between our firm and the ChinaNational Light Industrial Products Import & Export Corporation.Ourtwo sides sincerely worked in the past and the window glass business hasalready been done successfully. However, the quality of products doesn't meetour requirements. Our company wants to develop the trade and business furtherin this line. We now expect to begin working with all the other branches andWindow glass factories on the same basis, i.e. compensation trade. For theU.S.A. market, we require very large quantities of small cut sizes. Therefore, we are asking your promptassistance to help us out in expanding glass-cutting business. We would highlyappreciate it if you take this matter into consideration.Weare very sincere in our desire for a long-term relationship between ourtwo countries and during our next visit toChina, we hope that we can discuss the appointment of our firm as the exclusiveagent for Chinese Window Glass in the U.S.A. market.Thank you for yourprompt attention to the above.Best regards.Yours faithfully,John SmithSubject：the 46 business between two firmsProblem of the business：the 47 does not meet the requirementsTrade term：on the basis of 48Requests to the addressee：1．to help on theexpansion of 49for the U．S．A．market2．to discuss theappointment of the firm of the addressor as the 50 during its next visitTask 4Directions：The following is a list of various law terms．After reading it, you are required to find the items equivalent to(与……相同的)those given in Chinese in the table below．Thenyou should put the corresponding letters in brackets on the Answer Sheet，numbered 51 to 55．A—Property LawB—Intellectual PropertyLawC一Bankruptcy LawD—Law of NationsE—Patent LawF一Constitutional LawG—Administrative LawH—Criminal LawI—Maritime LawJ一Commercial LawK一Civil LawL一International LawM—Antitrust LawN一Contract Law0一Natural LawP—Trademark LawExample：(M)反托拉斯法(J)商法51．（）破产法（）民法52．（）万国公法（）商标法53．（）海事法（）行政法54．（）专利法（）物权法55．（）知识产权法（）宪法Task 5Directions: There is an advertisement below. After reading it, youshould give brief answers to the 5 questions (No. 56 to No. 60) thatfollow. The answers (in not more than 3 words) should be written after the corresponding numbers on the Answer Sheet.Job AdvertisementOurcompany is Sunlife Insurance Company, and our legaldepartment requires a mature, competent secretary who will report to one senior lawyerand one assistant lawyer. The successful candidate should have a solidbackground in organizational work, advanced skill in shorthand and dataprocessing, good at computer and fluent in English. Besides, the candidateshould have at least two years of legal secretary working experience. Sunlife offers excellent opportunity forpersonal development, a wide range of benefits and good career developmentopportunities.The salary will be in accord withqualifications, beginning at a minimumof $2,000 per month. It is committed to equal opportunities, and applicationsfor this post are invited from both men and women. Interviews will be held on Monday throughFriday, fromApril 14th to 18th.Resumes together with a photo are requested tomail to:Sunlife Insurance CompanyPO Box 650Windsor, Ontario M6035856.What is the name of the company?_______________________________Company.57.How many years of experience should the candidate have?_______________________________years.58.What is the minimum salary Sun life offers to their potential employees?Itoffers _______________________________ per month.59.When will interviews be held?From _______________________________of April.60.What is required to mail to Sun life together with their resumes?Part IV Translation--Englishinto Chinese [25 minutes]Directions:This part, numbered 61 through 65, is to test your ability to translate Englishinto Chinese. After each of the sentences numbered 61 to 64, you will read fourchoices of suggested translation. Youshould choose the best translation and mark the corresponding letter on yourAnswer Sheet．Andfor the paragraph numbered 65, write your translation in the correspondingspace on the Translation/Composition Sheet. 61．According to a recent study，listening to music is what most people do to ease stress，with watching television a close second．A．通过最近的学习了解到，最多的人借听音乐来缓解压力，其次是借看电视来缓解压力的人。
CET4英语四级考试全真预测试卷 第2套(听力)
11. [A] He'll be speaking at the end of the meeting. [C]He suddenly decided not to speak.[B] He was supposed to speak last night instead. [D] He already spoke very briefly tonight.12. [A] It's too high. [C] It's cheap indeed.[B] It's acceptable. [D] The woman should have bargained for it.13. [A] At two o'clock. [C] At four o'clock.[B] At three o'clock. [D] At five o'clock.14. [A] Shop assistant and customer. [C] Store keeper and customer.[B] Post clerk and customer. [D] Waitress and customer.15. [A] His girlfriend complained of his going to the party without her.[B] He was together with his girlfriend yesterday.[C] He has been busy dating his girlfriend these days.[D] He brought his girlfriend to the party.16. [A] She regretted having bought the second-hand car.[B] It is unnecessary to rent another house.[C] They should sell their second-hand car and buy a new one.[D] They can afford a second-hand car.17. [A] She loves the film too. [C] She asks the man to repeat his words.[B] She doesn't think much of the film. [D] It's not as good as she expected.18. [A] Go out with his wife. [C] Stay at home with his wife.[B] Work for extra hours. [D] Go out with his boss.Questions 19 to 22 are based on the conversation you have just heard.19. [A] It's hereditary. [C] He combs his hair too much.[B] The shampoo he used caused it. [D] He is old enough to lose hair.20. [A] Use some special shampoo.[B] Wear a wig.[C] Don't try to comb hair over the bald or thin patch.[D] Go to the doctor for advice.21. [A] Over the radio. [C] At the man's house.[B] At a doctor's office. [D] At a drug store.22. [A] It suits him. [C] It looks old.[B] It looks ridiculous [D] It's getting worse.Questions 23 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.23. [A] Once a week. [C] Five every month.[B] Three every month. [D] Two every month.24. [A] When there are more than twelve people. [C] When there are fifteen people.[B] When there are five people. [D] When there are more than fifteen people.25. [A] Call the office. [C] Pay the money.[B] Sign your name on the notice board in advance. [D] There is no need to reserve a place. Section BPassage OneQuestions 26 to 29 are based on the passage you have just heard.26. [A] Because it isn't closed.[B] Because the students have to pass all examinations before entering it.[C] Because there is no examination before they are accepted as students.[D] Because its door is open.27. [A] At the airport. [C] Taking the air.[B] By plane. [D] On radio and TV.28. [A] Four. [C] Three.[B] Eight. [D] Five.29. [A] In four or five years. [C] In three or four years.[B] In one year. [D] In 36 weeks.Passage TwoQuestions 30 to 32 are based on the passage you have just heard.30. [A] A new way to take notes. [C] The five steps in the reading process.[B] A short name for survey reading method. [D] Different ways to study for examinations.31. [A] That one should think about the ideas while reading the words.[B] That one should always take notes.[C] That one should read only the title and important words.[D] That one should read sequences of words.32. [A] Read. [C] Review.[B] Recite. [D] Reread.Passage ThreeQuestions 33 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard.33. [A] Vacations. [C] Overcrowded classrooms.[B] Wages. [D] Paid sick leaves.34. [A] They want the teachers to resign.[B] They want the teachers to return to work.[C] They are very sympathetic toward the strike.[D] They are refusing to comment on the situation.35. [A] Parent Board. [C] Teachers' Union.[B] District Court. [D] School Committee.Section CThere are 17 kinds of penguins in the world. All of them live in the southern (36) ________. Only a few (37) ________ live on the continent of Antarctica at the bottom of the world. The emperor penguins are the largest. They are about 100 (38) ________ tall and weigh about 30 kilograms. Their special (39) ________ of mating makes them different from all other penguins.For thousands of years the emperor penguins have lived on the (40) ________ Continent of Antarctica. These black and white birds live in large groups or colonies. There are about 40 emperor penguin colonies on Antarctica. In total there are about 400,000 birds. These birds spend the summer swimming in the ocean in (41) ________ of food such as fish and (42) ________. Penguins are not able to fly, but they are (43) ________ swimmers. (44) ________________________________________. But when summer ends, so does this easy time spent by the water. (45) ________________________________________.(46) ________________________________________. They must find an area with some shelter from the freezing winds.Part III Listening ComprehensionSection A11. C 信息明示题。
2024年自考本科英语二预测题库
2024年自考本科英语二预测题库Here are some sample paragraphs for a predicted exam question bank for Self-study Undergraduate English Test Level 2 in 2024, written in an informal and conversational English style:---。
In daily life, communication is key. You know, sometimes a simple "hello" can brighten someone's day. But it's not just about greetings; it's about listening too. Yeah, listening is a skill that we often overlook, but it's so important in building relationships.When it comes to learning a language, practice makes perfect. I mean, you can read books and do exercises, but nothing beats speaking with native speakers. You get to hear the real-life nuances and subtleties that textbooks can't teach you.Studying abroad was a life-changing experience for me.It was challenging, but also exciting. I had to adapt to a new culture, learn a new language, and make new friends. It was tough, but I wouldn't trade it for anything.I've always been fascinated by literature. There's something magical about the way words can transport you to another world. Whether it's a thrilling adventure or a heartfelt romance, books have the power to move us deeply.Technology has revolutionized our lives in so many ways. From social media to online learning, we're more connected than ever before. But with that comes the challenge of staying focused and managing our digital footprints.---。
2023北京中考英语听说模拟试题 (二)(学生版+答案+听力材料)
北京市中考英语听说模拟预测卷02一、听后选择（共8小题；每小题1.5分，共12分）1.Where is the supermarket?A. On the right of the white building.B. On the left of the white building.C. Across from the white building.2.How will the man go to the supermarket?A. By bus.B. On foot.C. By taxi.3.Why is the girl so sad?A. Because her parents got angry with her.B. Because she lost her favorite book.C. Because she failed her Chinese exam.4.What does the man advise Anna to do to improve her Chinese?A. Talk to her parents.B. Listen to programs.C. Do more exercises.5.How long did Mike and Xiaowei stay at the teahouse?A. For almost one hour.B. For over two hours.C. For about three hours.6.What is Jenny going to do to know more about Beijing Opera?A. Read some books about Beijing Opera.B. Learn more Chinese words.C. Go to Qianmen Teahouse.7.What did the speaker use to do as a primary student?A. Work for an animal protection group.B. Teach kids to take care of animals.C. Donate books to children in poor areas.8.Why does the speaker make the speech?A. To share the experience as a voluntary teacher.B. To introduce different kinds of community service.C. To call on people to join in the community service.二、听后回答（共5小题；每小题2分，共10分）1.When will the movie start?2.What is the girl looking for?3.How does the girl learn English?4.Who teaches the girl to play volleyball?5.Where does the conversation take place?三、听后记录并转述第一节听后记录信息（共5小题；每小题1分，共5分）三、听后记录并转述第二节听后转述信息（本节5分）第一句话：Mike gives us some advice on living abroad happily ... ________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________四、朗读短文（共8分）As a middle school student, I don't want to be treated as a kid. I wish my parents would leave me alone. They had to go on business for several days last month. It was my chance! As soon as I got home the first day, I enjoyed an exciting film and played computer games until midnight.The next morning, I woke up late and was late for school. The teacher asked me for my homework, but I could not hand it in. I felt tired and sleepy. When I got home, I tried to cook food, but I burnt it. I felt lonely and wanted Mum and Dad to come home soon. I realized being home alone was not always perfect.北京市中考英语听说模拟预测卷02一、听后选择（共8小题；每小题1.5分，共12分）M: Excuse me.W: Yes?M: I'm new here. Could you tell me where the nearest supermarket is?W: A supermarket? Let me see. Go along this road and take the second turning on the left. Then you will see a tall white office building. The supermarket is on its right. You can't miss it.M: How far is it from here?W: It's about thirty minutes' walk. But you can take a bus to get there.M: Thank you. But I think I will walk to the supermarket. It's a kind of exercise.1.Where is the supermarket?A. On the right of the white building.B. On the left of the white building.C. Across from the white building.【参考答案】A【考查点】位置2.How will the man go to the supermarket?A. By bus.B. On foot.C. By taxi.【参考答案】B【考查点】交通方式M: Anna, you look sad. What's the matter?W: I failed my Chinese exam. I think my parents must be angry with me.M: No, you can explain to them. I think they will be happy if you work harder.W: I think so. But how do I improve my Chinese? I have done lots of exercises, but they didn't work.M: Why not read more books and listen to some Chinese literature programs? I think they will benefit you a lot.3.Why is the girl so sad?A. Because her parents got angry with her.B. Because she lost her favorite book.C. Because she failed her Chinese exam.【参考答案】C【考查点】原因4.What does the man advise Anna to do to improve her Chinese?A. Talk to her parents.B. Listen to programs.C. Do more exercises.【参考答案】B【考查点】建议W: Hi, Mike! How was your weekend?M: Hi, Jenny. Xiaowei and I went to Qianmen Teahouse this Saturday. It was great.W: What did you do there?M: You know, we drank tea and watched Beijing Opera.W: Really? Did you understand the opera?M: No, it was difficult to understand the classical Chinese language. But the performance was excellent. W: How long did you stay there?M: We only planned to watch for one hour, but it turned out to be over two hours.W: Wow, I also want to know more about Chinese culture. Could you please take me there next time? M: OK. Why not ask Xiaowei to take us to Qianmen Teahouse next time?W: That's a good idea.5.How long did Mike and Xiaowei stay at the teahouse?A. For almost one hour.B. For over two hours.C. For about three hours.【参考答案】B【考查点】时段6.What is Jenny going to do to know more about Beijing Opera?A. Read some books about Beijing Opera.B. Learn more Chinese words.C. Go to Qianmen Teahouse.【参考答案】C【考查点】行为动作Community service is important. We can build kindness and understanding through volunteering in the community.As a primary student, I used to volunteer for an animal protection group. I was not so interested because I didn't know many people there. However, as I got to know the animals and workmates, I found myself quite delighted there.Sometimes community service is also required by our school. During my middle school years, my teacher often talked about community service. Also, our school organized some community service activities, such as donating books to children in poor areas and volunteering in some primary schools. I think they are great. In general, I think I will always devote myself to community service not only because we can bring joy to people in need, but also because it's something we can enjoy with our friends or classmates. I hope you can help in your community and make a difference.7.What did the speaker use to do as a primary student?A. Work for an animal protection group.B. Teach kids to take care of animals.C. Donate books to children in poor areas.【参考答案】A【考查点】行为动作8.Why does the speaker make the speech?A. To share the experience as a voluntary teacher.B. To introduce different kinds of community service.C. To call on people to join in the community service.【参考答案】C【考查点】意图二、听后回答（共5小题；每小题2分，共10分）M: Susan, what's the time?W: It's 8:30 now.M: We should hurry up. The movie will start at 8:45.W: Yeah, let's go now.1.When will the movie start?【参考答案】1. The movie will start at eight forty-five.2. The movie will start at a quarter to nine.3. At eight forty-five.【考查点】时刻M: Hi, Mary, what are you looking for?W: I am trying to find my pencil case. I lost it.M: What does it look like?W: It is red and black and there is a monkey on the cover.2.What is the girl looking for?【参考答案】1. She is looking for her pencil case.2. Her pencil case.3. The girl is looking for her pencil case.【考查点】物品M: Alice, your English is good. How do you learn English? W: I learn English by listening to English songs.M: Sounds interesting.W: Sure. I love English songs very much.3.How does the girl learn English?【参考答案】1. The girl learns English by listening to English songs.2. She learns English by listening to English songs.3. By listening to English songs.【考查点】学习方法M: Lily, do you like playing tennis?W: It's OK for me, but I like playing volleyball better.M: Who teaches you volleyball?W: Mr. Brown.M: I know he is a really popular coach in our school.4.Who teaches the girl to play volleyball?【参考答案】1. Mr. Brown.2. Mr. Brown teaches the girl to play volleyball.3. Mr. Brown teaches her to play volleyball.【考查点】人物M: Can I help you, madam?W: I'd like something to eat. Do you have noodles?M: Yes. We have beef noodles and chicken noodles.W: I like beef, so could you please give me a bowl of beef noodles?M: Sure.5.Where does the conversation take place?【参考答案】1. The conversation takes place in a restaurant.2. The conversation takes place in a noodle restaurant.3. In a restaurant.【考查点】地点场所三、听后记录并转述第一节听后记录信息（共5小题；每小题1分，共5分）Hello, everyone. I'm Mike. I have been living in Paris for over four months and I would like to share my advice on living in a foreign country happily.First, fit in with the culture and the people. It is very easy to go to work and just come straight home, but this will lead to periods of loneliness. The best thing to do is to go out and meet people in cafes or bars. A friend made abroad may be a friend for life.Second, get into clubs that help you meet people. I joined a music club in Paris and as a result I now have a place to practice my piano. Joining a music club is a wonderful choice for music fans and if you enjoy exercise, joining a sports club is also a good idea.Third, speak the language. Even if you can't speak the local language well, at least make the effort to try and improve your language. This helps you become more fluent and more people will want to talk to you if they know you have something to say. Just remember, talk to the native speakers as much as possible.The last one is to travel. You can enjoy your time when you are travelling around the country. Most importantly, you will collect sweet memories that allow you to tell others about your experiences.These are four things that allowed me to happily live in a totally foreign culture. Good luck and you'll have a wonderful experience!【参考答案】1. culture2. fans3. improve4. Travel5. Collect三、听后记录并转述第二节听后转述信息（本节5分）Hello, everyone. I'm Mike. I have been living in Paris for over four months and I would like to share my advice on living in a foreign country happily.First, fit in with the culture and the people. It is very easy to go to work and just come straight home, but this will lead to periods of loneliness. The best thing to do is to go out and meet people in cafes or bars. A friend made abroad may be a friend for life.Second, get into clubs that help you meet people. I joined a music club in Paris and as a result I now have a place to practice my piano. Joining a music club is a wonderful choice for music fans and if you enjoy exercise, joining a sports club is also a good idea.Third, speak the language. Even if you can't speak the local language well, at least make the effort to try and improve your language. This helps you become more fluent and more people will want to talk to you if they know you have something to say. Just remember, talk to the native speakers as much as possible.The last one is to travel. You can enjoy your time when you are travelling around the country. Most importantly, you will collect sweet memories that allow you to tell others about your experiences.These are four things that allowed me to happily live in a totally foreign culture. Good luck and you'll have a wonderful experience!第一句话：Mike gives us some advice on living abroad happily ...【参考答案】答案1: Mike gives us some advice on living abroad happily. Firstly, we should fit in with the culture and the people. We can go out and meet people in cafes or bars and a friend made abroad may be a friend for life.The second advice is to get into clubs. Joining a music club is a wonderful choice for music fans. And we can join a sports club if we enjoy exercise. The third advice is to speak the language. Even if we can't speak the local language well, at least we should make the effort to try and improve our language. We can also talk to the native speakers as much as possible. The last one is to travel. Travelling around the country can help us enjoy our time and collect sweet memories.答案2: Mike gives us some advice on living abroad happily. First, fit in with the culture and the people. It is very easy to go to work and just come straight home, but this will lead to periods of loneliness. The best thing to do is to go out and meet people in cafes or bars. A friend made abroad may be a friend for life. Second, get into clubs that help us meet people. He joined a music club in Paris and as a result he now has a place to practice his piano. Joining a music club is a wonderful choice for music fans and if we enjoy exercise, joining a sports club is also a good idea. Third, speak the language. Even if we can't speak the local language well, at least make the effort to try and improve our language. This helps us become more fluent and more people will want to talk to us if they know we have something to say. Just remember, talk to the native speakers as much as possible. The last one is to travel. We can enjoy our time when we are travelling around the country. Most importantly, we will collect sweet memories that allow us to tell others about our experiences.答案3: Mike gives us some advice on living abroad happily. First, fit in with the culture and the people. It is very easy to go to work and just come straight home, but this will lead to periods of loneliness. The best thing to do is to go out and meet people in cafes or bars. A friend made abroad may be a friend for life. Second, get into clubs that help us meet people. Joining a music club is a wonderful choice for music fans and if we enjoy exercise, joining a sports club is also a good idea. Third, speak the language. Even if we can't speak the local language well, at least make the effort to try and improve our language. This helps us become more fluent and more people will want to talk to us if they know we have something to say. Just remember, talk to the native speakers as much as possible. The last one is to travel. We can enjoy our time when we are travelling around the country. Most importantly, we will collect sweet memories that allow us to tell others about our experiences.四、朗读短文（共8分）As a middle school student, I don't want to be treated as a kid. I wish my parents would leave me alone. They had to go on business for several days last month. It was my chance! As soon as I got home the first day, I enjoyed an exciting film and played computer games until midnight.The next morning, I woke up late and was late for school. The teacher asked me for my homework, but I could not hand it in. I felt tired and sleepy. When I got home, I tried to cook food, but I burnt it. I felt lonely and wanted Mum and Dad to come home soon. I realized being home alone was not always perfect.。
高考英语(新课标卷)听力部分预测试题(二)
第一节（共5小题）听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
1. Where are the two speakers going?A. To a restaurant.B. To a zoo.C. To a shop.2. How does the man probably go shopping?A. On foot.B. By car.C. By bike.3. Why does the woman want to get the coat?A. She likes its color very much.B. The price is reasonable.C. It is on sale now.4. What is the woman probably doing?A. She is listening to the music.B. She is fixing the radio.C. She is working.5. What can we learn from the conversation?A. The mother finally doesn’t allow her son to hitch-hike.B. The mother finally allows her son to hitch-hike.C. The son will go without his mother’s permission.第二节（共15小题）听下面5段对话或独白。
每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。
大学英语六级预测试卷听力（二）sectionA
大学英语六级预测试卷听力（二）sectionA大学英语六级预测试卷听力(二)sectionASection A11. [A] She prefers to stay indoors during the summer.[B] It will clear up soon.[C] Too much hot weather can be unpleasant.[D] The weather is supposed to get even hotter.12. [A] Tell her more about the exhibit.[B] Invite someone else to the museum.[C] Take a course in art history.[D] Ask Mary when the exhibit will begin.13. [A] She can find a way out.[B] What the man said is logical.[C] What the man said is illogical.[D] She agrees to what the man said.14. [A] In a laboratory.[B] At a party.[C] In a supermarket.[D] In a garden.15. [A] She also thinks the lecture was interesting.[B] She was too tired to learn much from the lecture.[C] She missed the lecture this morning.[D] She did not finish the reading before the lecture.16. [A]In a store.[B] In an airport.[C] In a police station.[D] On a subway.17. [A] It was sad.[B] It was funny and inspiring.[C] It was very moving.[D] It was given by a psychologist.18. [A] It has been in the cafeteria for several weeks.[B] Its color isn’t very bright.[C] Both speakers think it looks bad in the cafeteria.[D] The speakers selected it for the cafeteria.Questions 19 to 21 are based on the conversation you havejust heard.19. [A] A standard unit for measuring weight.[B] How to care for precious metals.[C] The value of precious metals.[D] Using the metric system.20. [A] T o measure amounts of rainfall.[B] To check the accuracy of scales.[C] To observe changes in the atmosphere.[D] To calculate the density of other metals.21. [A] It is too high for such a light weight.[B] It is difficult to judge the value of such an object.[C] It is a small amount to pay for so much precious metal.[D] It is reasonable for an object with such an important function.Questions 22 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.22. [A] The size of the cafeteria. [B] The food served in the cafeteria.[C] The cost of meals in the cafeteria. [D] Career opportunities in cafeterias.23. [A] Inform students of the disadvantages of fried food.[B] Find other students who will work in the cafeteria.[C] Ask students to try a new dish he has made.[D] Collect students opinions about meals.24. [A] Use less sauce on the food.[B] Serve some less expensive food.[C] Make some of the meals less fattening.[D] Stop serving hamburgers and fried chicken.25. [A] Very doubtful. [B] Quite annoyed.[C] Somewhat curious. [D] Indifferent.Section A11. M: It’s been hot and humid for three weeks straight. I wish it’d light up.W: I love summer weather, but there is a limit.Q: What does the woman mean?【。
大学英语四级考试听力预测模拟卷
大学英语四级考试听力预测模拟卷大学英语四级考试听力预测模拟卷Part II Listening Comprehension (25 minutes)Section ADirections: In this section, you will hear three news reports. At the end of each news report, you will hear two or three questions. Both the news report and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.Questions 1 and 2 will be based on the following news item.1. A) 10B) 15C) 56D) 652. A) He warmed up the animals with hot water.B) He fed the animals with high-energy food.C) He rewired the electricity lines in the zoo.D) He opened the zoo despite the big loss.Questions 3 and 4 will be based on the following news item.3. A) It is nasty.B) It is a surprise.C) It is predicted.D) It is deadly.4. A) One day.B) Two days.C) More than three days.D) One week.Questions 5 to 7 will be based on the following news item.5. A) White ash.B) High temperature gas.C) Fires.D) Earthquake.6. A) Less than 10.B) About 20.C) About 120.D) More than 750.7. A) Because they have found too many dead bodies.B) Because they want to persuade people to move away.C) Because they don’t know what might happen next.D) Because they need space to carry out the research.Section BDirections: In this section, you will hear two long conversations. At the end of each conversation, you will hear four questions. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.Conversation OneQuestions 8 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.8. A) Job hopping.B) Putting up a notice.C) Traveling by plane.D) Learning a foreign language.9. A) It has a small size.B) It will fire some employees.C) It will give him a promotion.D) It is an overseas company.10. A) He will learn English for it.B) He will work in another country.C) He will travel a lot.D) He will get a much higher salary.11. A) Recommend her to his new company.B) Give her some advice on her work.C) Get her promoted to be the manager.D) Write her a letter of recommendation.Conversation TwoQuestions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.12. A) In the second week of August.B) In early August.C) In the last week of August.D) Before August.13. A) Get a visa.B) Buy a plane ticket.C) Register for classes.D) Pack his things.14. A) He doesn’t know what he likes.B) He hasn’t made the final decision yet.C) He needs advice from the admissions counselor.D) He wants to change his major in his first year.15. A) Foundation courses are optional.B) There are no foundation courses.C) Foundation courses are in high school.D) Foundation courses need more tuition.Section CDirections: In this section, you will hear three passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.Passage OneQuestions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard.16. A) She is a big film fan.B) Her favorites are normal.C) She looks older than her age.D) She likes dressing up herself.17. A) She worries that Est her can’t care of herself.B) She doesn’t believe Esther’s learning ability.C) She pushes her to start as early as possible.D) She disagrees at first but finally agrees.18. A) Esther doesn’t like the private school.B) Esther likes talking with people a lot.C) Esther is much better than expected.D) Esther has a natural aptitude for science.Passage TwoQuestions 19 to 21 are based on the passage you have just heard.19. A) To cheer ourselves up.B) To forget the anger.C) To relax ourselves.D) To have a rest.20. A) People with stress prefer to listen to music.B) People can release stress by listening to music.C) People who don’t listen to music get more s tressed.D) People get stressed after working for a long time.21. A) No hormone is released any more.B) The body cannot feel the stress.C) A new hormone is released.D) A hormone causing stress is reduced.Passage ThreeQuestions 22 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard.22. A) They are natural and healthy food.B) They help people lose weight.C) They are lowest in calories.D) They are popular with most people.23. A) Eat it in the early morning.B) Include various nutrients.C) Eat something low in calories.D) Eat much for the whole morning.24. A) Using new cups and spoons.B) Eating meals at the right time.C) Stopping eating after feeling full.D) Working hard after meals.25. A) Appetite is the highest when sleeping.B) People will spend less time eating food.C) The body needs to relax after exercise.D) Energy is needed for the next day’s exercise.预测模拟卷听力文本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 spokenonly once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.Questions 1 and 2 will be based on the following news item.An icy cold front that swept through northern Mexico over the weekend left 65 zoo animals dead, the zoo’s owner told CNN on Monday. Parrots, crocodiles and peacocks were among the victims of temperatures that dropped as low as minus 15 degrees Celsius early Saturday morning at the Chihuahua Zoo in the city of Aldama, about an hour north of Chihuahua. The alarming number of deaths, whi ch represents about 10% of all the zoo’s animals, was the result of several compounding factors, owner Alberto Hernandez said. The zoo faced other challenges. Frozen water pipes meant that hoses couldn’t be used to fill animals’ food bowls. Warm water had to be brought in from outside, Hernandez said. Electricity was not restored until Sunday, he said. Nonetheless, the zoo opened for business as usual Monday, though Hernandez said he expected an economic hit from the loss of the animals.1. How many animals were killed due to the cold weather?2. What did the zoo’s owner do after the tragedy happened?Questions 3 and 4 will be based on the following news item.U.S. forecasters yesterday admitted that the deadly snowstorm that has swept along the east coas t was a nasty surprise. “We’re really cursing those computer models, ” said Andrew Woodcock, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Sterling, Virginia. “They had the low pressure system way out to the sea. ”The storm raced north along the coast on Monday andTuesday, leaving nearly two feet of snow in places. Many schools and businesses across the east were closed again yesterday, along with all Philadelphia city offices and courts and most Maryland state offices.3. Which description is NOT correct about the storm?4. How long did the storm last?Questions 5 to 7 will be based on the following news item.Indonesia’s Mount Merapi has erupted with its biggest explosion in more than a century, killing at least 70 more people, burning down homes and blanketing the region in white ash. Authorities said Friday this latest in a series of eruptions over the last 11 days was the mostferocious yet. 750 - degree (Celsius) gas flowed down the mountainside in a thunderous roar. The heat was so intense that clothes and blankets were fused to the injured as they fled for safety. The death toll from the eruptions has now risen to about 120 and is expected to increase as rescuers pull bodies out of the ash and broken rocks. Volcano experts said the Friday blast was the biggest since the 1870s. With the unpredictability of the volcano, authorities widened the danger zone around the mountain to 20 kilometers.5. Which of the following is NOT caused by the eruption of Mount Merapi?6. How many people have been killed by the disaster?7. Why did authorities widen the danger zone?Section BDirections: In this section, you will hear two long conversations. At the end of each conversation, you will hear four questions. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choosethe best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.Conversation OneM: Amelia, you seem very busy now. But I do have something to tell you. Could you spare a few minutes?W: Sure. What do you need?M: Well, I wanted to let you know that I’ve put in my notice.W: Really? Why?M: It’s complicated. But basically it boils down to one thing. This company is downsizing and I can’t continue working for a company that may let me go.W: But surely they won’t fire you! You’re one of the most experienced managers here!M: Well, to be honest, there’s another reason. I’ve got a better offer.W: Well, that’s great news! Congratulations! Where will y ou be located?M: The head office is in New York, but I’ll be dealing with overseas companies and flying to this side of the world from time to time.W: It’ll be sad to see you go, but it sounds like you’ve f ound yourself a great company.M: I have. I feel lucky. I look forward to dealing with overseas companies and at the same time having a chance to use English more.W: I’m sorry to bring this up, but would it be possible for you to write me a letter of recommendation before you go?M: Of course I can. In fact, if there are other job opportunities at this new company, I’ll recommend you personally.W: Thanks. I appreciate that.Questions 8 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.8. What are the speakers talking about?9. What does the man say about his current company?10. What does the man say about his new job?11. What will the man do for the woman next?Conversation TwoM: Guess what came in the mail today?W: What?M: My acceptance letter to Yale!W: Wow! Congratulations! When do classes start?M: Freshman orientation is the last week of August, but I want to go two weeks before that to get settled in.W: You are so lucky. Do you have to do many things before you leave?M: Yes, I’ll be very busy. I have to get a visa, buy a plane ticket and pack my things, but first I want to register for classes.W: When can you do that?M: Well, I think I can start looking now. Do you want to help me decide which classes to take? W: Sure. What can you choose from?M: Well, I have to take all the fundamental courses, plus a few from my major.W: What is your major?M: I hope to major in English literature, but the admissions counselor told me that many people changed their major many times in their firs t year. So we’ll see.W: What are the fundamental courses?M: In order to graduate, every student must take a certainamount of classes in History, Math, English, Philosophy, Science and Art.W: Interesting. That’s very different from the Chinese education system.M: Yes, it is. It’s also very differen t from the British education system.W: Really?M: Oh, sure! In Britain, students don’t have to take the fundamental courses.W: Why not?M: Maybe because they think they know everything already. Haaa…Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.12. When will the man get settled in?13. What will the man do first?14. What does the man say about his major?15. What do we know about the British education system?Section CDirections: In this section, you will hear three passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.Passage OneAt first glance, Esther Okade seems like a normal 10-year-old. She loves dressing up as Elsa from “Frozen”, playing with Barbie dolls and going to the park or shopping.But what makes the British-Nigerian youngster stand out isthe fact that she’s also a university undergraduate.Esther, from Walsall, an industrial town in the UK’s West Midlands region, is one of the country’s youngest c ollege freshmen.The talented 10-year-old enrolled at the Open University, a UK-based distance learning college, in January and is already top of the class, having recently scored 100% in a recent exam. And in case people think her parents have pushed her into starting university early, Esther emphatically disagrees.“I actually wanted to start when I was seven. But my mum was like ‘you’re too young, calm down.’ ” After three years of begging, mother Efe finally agreed to explore the idea.Esther’s mother noticed her daughter’s talent shortly after she began homeschooling her at the age of three. Initially, Esther’s parents had enrolled her in a private school but after a few short weeks, the pair began noticing changes in the youngster.Efe says: “One day we were coming back home and she burst out into t ears and said ‘I don’t ever want to go back to that school-they don’t even let me talk!’ ”Therefore, Efe started by teaching basic number skills at home, but Esther was miles ahead. By four, her natural aptitude for math had seen the eager student move on to very difficult parts.Questions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard.16. What do we know about Esther?17. What does Efe think about Esther’s early university study?18. What did Efe find after homeschooling her daughter?Passage TwoListening to music is one of the most common ways we manage our stress and emotions.When we feel tired after a long day at work, many of us like to relax by closing our eyes, and turning on our iPods. Or when we feel down after a heated argument with a boyfriend or girlfriend, we may listen to some uplifting tunes to help distract us from our anger or sadness.Even at this very moment, I’m listening to some calm instrumental rock music, because it helps me stay relaxed and focused when I’m writing.These are just some of the ways we use music to improve our psychology. And more and more research is beginning to show that music can serve a very positive function in our everyday life.In a study done by University of Gothenburg in Sweden, it was found that participants who listened to music after a stressful episode in their everyday life reported decreased levels of stress when compared to individuals who didn’t listen to music after a stressful episode.And in another study done by the same team of researchers, it was found that listening to music was an effective way to reduce a hormone commonly released when we are experiencing stress. This suggests that listening to music can have a real biological effect on our mental health.Listening to music can be a big part of art therapy, and these new studies are consistent with a growing body of research that shows the benefits of music on our stress and anxiety.Questions 19 to 21 are based on the passage you have just heard.19. Why do we listen to some uplifting music after arguingwith friends?20. What was found in the study done by University of Gothenburg in Sweden?21. What is the biological effect of listening to music?Passage ThreeEven if you’ve kicked off a fitness routine and you’re choosing healthier food, you may not be seeing the weight come off the way you’d hoped. While there are plenty of other healthy accomplishments to celebrate, you’re probably wondering what’s not working.Nuts, whole wheat bread, olive oil and dark chocolate are all natural a nd healthy, but they aren’t void of calories. You still need to watch how much you eat of the good stuff.Skipping breakfast may seem like a great way to save calories, but keep in mind that people who eat breakfast regularly lose more weight—so make sure to eat breakfast each morning. Don’t just grab anything; include protein to give yourself sustainable energy and fiber to fill you up for hours.When it comes to a balanced diet, we know that portion control is one of the keys to success. Keep measuring cups and spoons on hand to make sure your serving sized are appropriate, and learn how to give your body the “I’m full” signal in order to help you drop the fork when the time is right and move on with your day.Standing at the fridge or the counter to swall ow isn’t saving time or energy and can lead to mindless eating. It’s best to designate time for snacking and meals that are set apart from other activities.Making time for body exercise can mean less time for sleep, but it’s important to get enough sleep if you’re trying to loseweight. You need extra energy to keep up with your exercise routine, and skimping on sleep can affect your body’s ability to control its appetite.Questions 22 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard.22. What do we know about olive oil and dark chocolate?23. What is the suggestion about having breakfast?24. What is related with portion control?25. Why is it important to get enough sleep?。
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预测2听力Section AIn 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 four choices marked A), B), C) and D), and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the center.11. A) Talking about sports. B) Writing up local news.C) Reading newspapers. D) Putting up advertisements.12. A) The woman will have a test.B) The man will have to sit for an exam.C) The man will probably go to the movie.D) The woman wishes she could go to class with the man.13. A) The main actor forgot to come.B) The main actor is delayed by traffic.C) The actor is busy buying jam on his way.D) The police want to talk to the main actor.14. A) The woman would understand if she did Mary’s job.B) The woman should do the typing for Mary.C) The woman should work as hard as Mary.D) The woman isn’t a skillful typist.15. A) Tony could not continue the experiment.B) Tony finished the experiment last night.C) Tony thought the experiment was well done.D) Tony had expected the experiment to be easier.16. A) He finds the presentation hard to follow.B) He considers the presentation very dull.C) He thinks Professor White has chosen an interesting topic.D) He speaks highly of the presentation.17. A) Take the bus to the airport. B) Make a phone call to the Browns.C) Meet the Browns at the airport. D) Take the Browns to the airport.18. A) The man doesn’t know how to vote.B) The man is going to reveal his vote later.C) The man refused to answer the woman’s question.D) The man doesn’t understand the woman’s question.Questions 19-22 are based on the conversation you have just heard.19. A) Studying for a test.B) Visiting a close friend of theirs.C) A class presentation they’re preparing.D) A television program the man is watching.20. A) He has already finished studying.B) He’s taking a break from studying.C) He’s finding out some information for a friend.D) He was assigned to watch a program by his professor.21. A) He thought she preferred to study alone.B) he thought she had made arrangements to study with.C) He had told her that he had done poorly on a recent test.D) He didn’t know that she was enrolled in a linear algebra course.22. A) He and Elizabeth argued recently.B) He’d rather study in his own dormitory.C) He heard Elizabeth did poorly on the last test.D) He doesn’t want to bother Elizabeth so late in the evening.Questions 23-25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.23. A) He has a lot of free time. B) She knows he likes acting.C) Many of his friends are actors. D) He’s looking for an acing job.24. A) He hasn’t been in a play for a long time.B) He has to rearrange his evening schedule.C) He might not like the way the group works.D) His schoolwork has taken up most of his time.25. A) Enjoy the rehearsal. B) Learn his part quickly.C) See her on Wednesday. D) Pick her up on Thursday.Section BIn 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 the Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the center.Passage OneQuestions 26-29 are based on the conversation you have just heard.26. A) That a huge percentage of children read regularly.B) That a minority of primary school children read properly.C) That a decreasing number of children showed interest in reading.D) That the number of top students increased with the use of computers.27. A) An evaluation of it will be made sometime last year.B) Weak readers on the project were the most hardworking.C) It aims to train special teachers to help children with reading.D) Children on the project showed noticeable progress in reading.28. A) They take greater advantage of the project.B) They show the potential to enjoy a long life.C) They are likely to succeed in their education.D) They would make excellent future researchers.29. A) To introduce a way to improve early children reading.B) To overcome primary school pupils reading difficulty.C) To encourage the publication of more children’s books.D) To remind children of the importance of reading for fun.Passage TwoQuestions 30-32 are based on the conversation you have just heard.30. A) Shops that sell various pets.B) Shops that take care of pets.C) Shops that sell food and clothing for pets.D) Shops that provide medical treatment for pets.31. A) To keep away loneliness.B) To keep away unwanted animals.C) To have a good company.D) To make them live a nice life.32. A) Most pets live a very comfortable life.B) People treat their pets as family members.C) Pets all over the world live in the similar way.D) Pet owners have some tender feeling for their pets.Passage ThreeQuestions 33-35 are based on the conversation you have just heard.33. A) A lot of stolen credit cards are sold on the Internet.B) Cheat on the Internet.C) Many Websites are destroyed.D) Many illegal Websites are on the Internet.34. A) The customers give them the information.B) The customers sell the information to them.C) The thieves steal the information from Websites.D) The thieves buy the information from the credit card firms.35. A) Give your credit card information over the telephone.B) Send credit card information in the Websites.C) Ask about the credit card company’s online rules by telephone.D) Use MasterCard to shopping online.。