英语四级听力(新闻)
2021年12月英语四级(第2套)听力真题 新闻报道(2)_3
2021年12月英语四级(第2套)听力真题新闻报道(2)A man from Libya was enjoying a walk along the sands at Southport beach. When he was about half a mile out from the dock, he felt a bit tired. So he lay down and fell asleep, but the tide swept in quickly at the beach. And the man was shocked to wake up and find the tide had come in and completely surrounded him, cutting him off from the shore. Fortunately for him, the beach lifeguards were quickly on the scene to stop him from drowning. They act professionally to ensure the man was comfortable until an ambulance arrived. He was then taken to hospital. He is now in a stable condition. When interviewed, Keith porter of the Southport beach said, our beach is so flat that it's very common for the tide come around the back of people and cut them off from the beach. Thankfully the emergency services have again worked well together to ensure a positive outcome. And we wish the gentleman a speedy recovery.一名来自利比亚的男子正在南港海滩的沙滩上散步。
2020年7月英语四级真题及答案解析(部分)
2020年7月英语四级答案及真题解析听力四级听力短篇新闻(一)“.parts of Scotland covered by the orange alert to avoid travel on Wednesday，”this iswhat he said to us. The orange warning maybe raised to red in some areas.That is a warning for snow thathas never been seen since the modern system came into place in Scotland.The orange warning has been extended until 6p.m.on Thursday. Trains, planes and ferries are also likely to be affected, with wind chill that could see parts of Britain feeling as cold as-15℃. The head of road policing said, 'would urge drivers to take extra care on the roads for their journeys. Drivers should make sure they are prepared for their journey with warm clothing，food and drink，sufficient fuel and a charged mobilephone.There could be significant traffic delays，so please start to plan your journey now to consider if you really need to travelon conditions of this…1.What were people in parts of Scotland advised to do?定位:The transport minister advise people in parts of Scotland covered by the orange alert to avoid travel on Wednesday.2.What did the head of road policing urge drivers to do?定位:The head of road policing said，I would urge drivers to take extra care on the roads for their journeys.Drivers should make sure they're prepared for their journey with warm clothing，food and drink，sufficient fuel and a charged mobile phone.四级听力短篇新闻(二)3.What is the news report mainly about?定位:主旨题。
专业英语四级(新闻听力)模拟试卷20(题后含答案及解析)
专业英语四级（新闻听力）模拟试卷20(题后含答案及解析)题型有： 2. LISTENING COMPREHENSIONPART II LISTENING COMPREHENSION (20 MIN)Directions: In Sections A, B and C you will hear everything ONCE ONLY. Listen carefully and then answer the questions that follow. Mark the correct answer to each question on your answer sheet.听力原文：The incident took place last November in the Iraqi town of Haditha. It was first reported several months later, and a preliminary military investigation in February recommended that a formal criminal investigation be launched. Officials say that probe is still underway. (28)According to the military, 15 Iraqi civilians died in the incident as a result of an explosion caused by an insurgent bomb, which the military calls an IED, or Improvised Explosive Device, that had also killed one of the Marines. Other reports charged that the U.S. Marines on the scene shot the civilians to retaliate for losing their comrade.1．When did the incident happen?A．In last October.B．In last December.C．In February.D．In last November.正确答案：D解析：时间细节题。
英语四级听力(新闻)详解
新闻英语词汇特点
4. 地名,建筑物名称借用 英语新闻中,记者经常用各国首都名称代表国家或 政府,用建筑物及街道名称代表相关的政府机构. 例如: WASHINGTON, July 25—The White House today threatened for the first time to…. The Chinese Embassy in Washington criticized the Pentagon report on Monday… (五角大楼代表 美国国防部)
例如: horror在新闻中表示 “不幸事故或暴 力行动”; nadir常指 “两国关系最低点”.
新闻英语词汇特点
2. 大量使用缩略词 缩略词节省时间,新颖生动,在英语新闻广播 中广泛使用. 在英语新闻广播中,一般在播出某个缩略的全 称以后,再提到时就会使用它的缩略词.
新闻英语词汇特点
3. 使用 “小词” (midget words),即简短词,一 般为单音节词. 这类词被称为万能同义词 (synonyms of all work), 例如: 表示 “破坏”或 “损坏”, 一般用一 些比较短的词, 如hit, harm, hurt, ruin等, 表示 “放弃”,一般用drop, give up, quit, skip 表示 “爆炸”,一般用blast, crash, smash
新闻报道 “六大要素” Who, When, Where, What, Why, How
新闻结构: 倒金字塔结构---倒叙法
新闻英语词汇特点:
1. 常用词汇表示特殊含义 2. 大量使用缩略词 3. 使用 “小词” 4. 地名,建筑物名称借用
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倒金字塔结构---倒叙法
冲击波系列英语专业四级听力2(新闻)
新闻听力模拟练习100题News Item 1Questions 1 to 2 are 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.1. What crime have the two police officials in Argentina阿根廷been convicted （给…定罪）of?A.They have been convicted of corruption.B.They have been convicted of baby abduction.C.They have been convicted of bribery.D.They have been convicted of military dictatorship.2. We can infer from the news that the sentence would set a precedent惯例for an attempt to ____.A.stop military dictatorshipB.bring senior officials to trialC.stop baby abductionD.make new constitutes for Argentine courtsNews Item 2Questions 3 to 4 are 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.3. Lloyds of London was charged by a group of African Americans NOT for ____.A.providing insurance for ships which brought African slaves to AmericaB.aiding the commission of genocide(种族屠杀)C.participating in enslaving African AmericansD.refusing to provide insurance to African Americans4. We can infer from the news that if the claimants（原告）want to win the case,they should first____.A.identify their own as descendants from slavesB.provide the evidence that Lloyds of London was responsible for genocideC.Provide the evidence that Lloyds of London participated in slave tradingD.buy insurance from the Lloyds of LondonNews Item 3Questions 5 to 6 are 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.5. What does the United Nations require the Turkish Cypriots to do?A.To allow Greeks to come back to Cyprus塞浦路斯（地名）.B.To give up some territory领土.C.To expel驱赶the Greeks from Turkish.D.To sign a peace contract with Greeks.6. According to the BBC correspondent通讯员, the Greeks are worried that Annanhas offered too much to the ____ side.A. GreekB. Greek CypriotC. Turkish CypriotsD. the UNNews Item 4Question 7 is based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 5 seconds to answer the question. Now listen to the news.7. What can we learn from news?A.Two Iraqi terrorists killed a journalist working for the Arab satellitetelevision station.B.Two Iraqi journalists working for the Arab satellite television stationwere killed by the US troops.C. A bomb attacked the Arab satellite television station and killed two Iraqijournalists.D. A bomb attacked the Arab satellite television station and killed two USjournalists.News Item 5Questions 8 to 9 are 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.8. How long will the American airplane carrier stay in Hong Kong?A. 7 days.B. 6 days.C. 5 days.D.4 days.9. Which of the following is TRUE about the American spy plane?A.China refused to let it land in Hong Kong.B.America said it was a normal training flight.C.It crashed with Chinese fighter plane on April 3rd.D.It crashed over the South China Sea.News Item 6Questions 10 to 11 are 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. How many people died in the clashes between Iraqi demonstrators示威者and US troops?A. More than 8.B. More than 13.C. More than 30.D. More than 38.11. According to the news, despite Iraq’s overall instability不稳定, the United States decided to ____.A.send more troops to IraqB.hand over power to Iraq peopleC.withdraw its troops from IraqD.continue controlling Iraqi governmentNews Item 7Questions 12 to 13 are 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.12. Who did the former创造者chief weapons inspector of the UN criticize?A. Tony Blair.B. George Bush.C. Hans Blix.D. Saddam Hussein.13. What can we infer from the news?A.The US and Britain have made a thorough彻底地examination onweapons before they started war.B.The Un weapons inspection检查has been in abeyance中止because ofthe war.C.The US and Britain have found evidence that Iraq owned some atomicweapons.D.Hans Blix was criticized for giving wrong intelligence（information）about weapons in Iraq.News Item 8Questions 14 to 15 are 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.14. How many tons of nuclear equipment has been sent to the United States from Libya?A. 5tons.B. 50 tons.C. 500 tons.D. 5000 tons.15. The equipment includes the followings EXCEPT____.A.Uranium铀development centersB.ling distance missilesC.guided missilesD.nuclear warhead核弹头News Item 9Questions 16 to 17 are 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.16. How many people died during the gun battle?A. 9B. 31C. 40D. more than 4017. What is the possible cause of the gun battle?A.Some gunmen tried to flee from the coalition position.B.Some gunmen tried to attack a coalition position.C.The coalition troops accidentally killed some suspected militants.D.Some Afghan militants tried to cross the border with Pakistan.News Item 10Questions 18 to 19 are 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.18. American Secretary of State Collin Powell will visit the following countries EXCEPT ____.A. IndiaB. PakistanC. AfghanistanD. Thailand19. Mr. Powell urges the Pakistani government to give evidence that ____.A.it has stopped the trade of nuclear weapons technology with othercountriesB.it has taken steps to the renewed peace process with IndiaC.it has deployed the troops to the border with IndiaD.it has completely abandoned nuclear weapons researchNews Item 11Questions 20 to 22 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the question. Now listen to the news.20. Why have protesters demonstrated证明in several cities?A.They are demanding that the government increase wages.B.They are demanding that the government of Prime Minister resign.C.They are demanding that the government of Prime Minister increasepeople’s living standard.D.They are demanding that the government of Prime Minister improvemultinational relations.21. How many demonstrators are there in Ankara?A. 20,000B. 40,000C. 60,000D. 70,00022. How many people were injured in the protests?A. More than 100.B. More than 1,000.C. More tan 2,000.D. More than 4,000.News Item 12Questions 23 to 24 are 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.23. According to the officials, when would the economic or other restrictions against Syria be carried out?A. In November.B. This month.C. Next November.D. Not known.24. We can infer from the news that the U.S is considering restrictions against Syriaprobably because____.A.Syria permits fighters to cross its borders into IraqB.Syria continues its nuclear corporation协会with IranC.Syria provides economic help for Iraqi militantsD.Syria doesn’t accept nuclear weapons inspectionNews Item 13Questions 25 to 26 are 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.25. Which of the followings is NOT the content of the agreement?A.The Mexican travelers are permitted to enter America without beingphotographed.B.The Mexican travelers can travel into America with only identificationdocuments.C.The Mexican travelers can travel to America much more convenientlythan before.D.The restrictions on all Mexicans visiting the United States will be eased.26. What can we infer from the news?A.President Bush supports this agreement.B.Congress has voted on the agreement.C.Mexican President shows no interests in this agreement.D.There will be an election next year.News Item 14Questions 27 to 28 are 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.27. Who is the speaker in the sound recording?A.Ayman al-Zawahiri.B.Osama Bin Laden.C.Pervez Musharraf.D.George Bush.28. The sound recording urges all Muslims in Pakistan to do the followings EXCEPT____.A.to overthrow推翻the government of the current PresidentB.to oust驱逐the Pakistani leader who is working with the United StatesC.to stop fighting Al-Qaeda militants and their supportersD.to leave Pakistan for AfghanistanNews Item 15Questions 29 to 31 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the question. Now listen to the news.29. Why does China oppose an American missile defense system?A.Because the missile defense system violates违反an internationalanti-missile treaty条约.B.Because the missile defense system would threaten the balance of powerin the East Asia area.C.Because the missile defense system would threaten the peace of China.D.Because the missile defense system would threaten the peace of the world.30. Why does the United States want the missile defense system?A.The United States wants the missile defense system to protect it and itsallies同盟国from attacks by rebel countries.B.The United States wants the missile defense system to fight againstterrorism.C.The United States wants the missile defense system to protect the world.D.The United States wants the missile defense system to develop the space.31. What is Russian’s idea to the missile defense system?A.The missile defense system is useful to the world peace.B.The missile defense system is harmful to the world peace.C.The missile defense system violates an international anti-missile treaty.D.The missile defense system threatens the safety of Russia.News Item 16Questions 32 to 33 are 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.32. How many days does Colombia President Alvaro Uribe plan to visit the US?A. Two days.B. Three days.C. Four days.D. Five days.33. Which of the followings is NOT the topic of the meetings between the two presidents?A. Trade.B. Terrorism.C. Illegal drugs.D. Nuclear weapons.News Item 17Questions 34 to 35 are 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.34. What have NASA scientists discovered on Mars?A.Evidence of life.B.Evidence of water.C.Evidence of oxygen.D.Evidence of human beings.35. What will the NASA scientists do next?A.To study opposite sides of Mars.B.To come back to the earth from the Mars.C.To publicize the discovery to the world.D.To suspend the current exploration on Mars.News Item 18Questions 36 to 37 are 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.36. Where were the talks between President Bush and Indian Prime Minister Man Mohan Singh?A. In Washington.B. In Bombay.C. In New York.D. In New Delhi.37. What has President Bush announced?A.To create full energy cooperation with India.B.To stop providing nuclear technology to India.C.To change the nuclear non-proliferation不扩散treaty.D.To start United Nation’s inspections on India’s nuclear weapons.News Item 19Questions 38 to 39 are 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.38. What’s the result of the vote held on Thursday?A.El Salvador would withdraw their troops from Iraq.B.El Salvador would stop financial aid on Iraq.C.El Salvador would extend it military work in Iraq.D.El Salvador would send more than 350 soldiers to Iraq.39. What’s special with El Salvador?A.It is the last country to send troops to Iraq in 2003.B.It is the first country to send troops to Iraq in 2003.C.It is the only Latin country that still has troops in Iraq.D.It is the only Latin country which is against the Iraq war.News Item 20Questions 40 to 41 are 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.40. What happened on Friday?A. 4 suspects tried to make a bombing in London.B.Police raid took place in London and Rome.C.The suspects were tried in the highest court of Rome.D.There is still one suspect from Eritrea hasn’t been captured.41. What is the nationality of Osman Hussein, the suspect arrested in Rome?A. Somali.B. Italian,C. British.D. Iraqi.News Item 21Questions 42 to 44 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the question. Now listen to the news.42. Thailand is Asia’s biggest production base for____.A. copied CDsB. copies VCDsC. pirated CDsD. pirated VCDs43. How many illegal CDs were exported?A. 50 million.B. 60 million.C. 30 millionD. 2 million44. There was a seminar研究小组on ____.A. trade markB. production rightC. registered rightD. property rightNews Item 22Question 45 is based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 5 seconds to answer the question. Now listen to the news.45. According to the news, the expedition远征will attempt to show that____.A.Denmark is geologically linked to Lomonosov RidgeB.Greenland is geologically liked to Lomonosov Ridge.C.Denmark is geologically linked to Greenland.D.Denmark is part of Greenland.News Item 23Questions 46 to 47 are 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.46. What should be blamed for the crash?A.Terrorist attacks.B.U.S. sanctions惩罚.C. A lack of spare parts.D. A lack of regular maintenance维护.47. Which CANNOT be learned about the crash?A.There were 115 passengers on board.B.The plane crashed on Tuesday.C.The plane crashed shortly after take-off.D.Only one passenger survived the crash.News Item 24Questions 48 to 49 are 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.48. How many people have been killed in the accident?A. More than 7.B. More than 43.C. More than 100.D. More than 143.49. Which of the followings is NOT true according to the news?A. A series of bombings took place in the town of Sharm el- Sheikh.B.The attacks on Saturday included 7 bombs.C.The bombers involved in the accident have been captured.D.Two hotels and a market ere reported to be badly damaged.News Item 25Questions 50 to 51 are 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.50. Who was accused of official wrongdoing and bribery?A.The former Prime Minister of Burma.B.Khin Nyunt.C.Khin Nyunt’s sons.D.All of the above.51. What’s the possible sentence given to Khin Nyunt?A.House arrest.B.Death penalty.C.Prison arrest.D.Ouster punishment.News Item 26Questions 52 to 53 are 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.52. How many people have been reported dead in the series of bomb attacks?A. More than 9.B. More than 19.C. More than 20.D. More than 29.53. Which of the following places hasn’t been attacked by the bombs?A. Mosiedia.B. Baghdad.C. Tecook.D. Havja.News Item 27Questions 54 to 55 are 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.54. Where is the town of Afar located?A.On the border between Iraq and Syria.B.On the border between Iraq and Iran伊朗.C.On the border between Iraq and Turkey.D.On the border between Iraq and Kuwait科威特.55. Why did Iraqi militants threaten to kill a Turkey citizen?A.To threaten Turkey government to stop cooperating with the U.S.B.To threaten the U.S. troops to retreat from Iraq.C.To threaten the Turkish troops to retreat from Iraq.D.To force Turkey to cooperate with Iraq.News Item 28Questions 56 to 57 are 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.56. How many people lived in extreme poverty in sub-Saharan Africa in 1981?A.37% of all the people thereB.42% of all the people thereC.45% of all the people thereD.47% of all the people there57. What happened to the number of people worldwide living in extreme povertyover the past 20 years?A.The number has fallen to 19%（下降到19%.）B.The number has fallen to 20%.（下降到20%）C.The number has fallen by 19%.（下降了19%）D.The number has fallen by 20%.（下降了20%）News Item 29Questions 58 to 59 are 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.58. What is the main idea of this news item?A.Italy decided to increase anti-terrorism measures.B.Italy would prohibit training people to use explosives for terrorismpurpose.C.The deadly bombings in London earlier shocked Italian government.D.Some Italians participated the terrorist bombings in London.59. What is the attitude of the Italian Prime Minister towards the measures?A. Supportive.B. Neutral.C. Unclear.D. Opponent.News Item 30Question 60 is based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 5 seconds to answer the question. Now listen to the news.60. What can be inferred from the news?A.Ivory trading is prohibited in Spain.B.Most of the seized ivory is not legally bought.C.The ivory came from 4000 African elephants.D.The workshop owner was caught smuggling走私.News Item 31Questions 61 to 62 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item,61. What is the possible sentence if the Muslim man is found guilty?A.He would be sentenced to death.B.He would be sentenced to life imprisonment.C.He would be sentenced to probation.D.He would be set free.62. According to the news, we can infer that____.A. a defendant can’t defend himself at a trial under Dutch lawB.the suspect didn’t adm it his crimeC.the murder probably resulted from racial problemsD.the filmmaker died just before the film he made releasedNews Item 32Questions 63 to 64 are 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.63. How will UNICEF help the African children?A.Build more schools in Africa.B.Reduce school fees in Africa.C.Return them to school provide them with food and housing.D.Provide them with food and housing.64. Extra money is needed to help____.A.African childrenB.Sudanese childrenC.African refugees难民D.Sudanese refugeesNews Item 33Questions 65 to 66 are 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.65. What is the journalist accused of?A.Working for the British newspaper.B.Objecting to the new media laws.]C.Violating the Zimbabwean laws.D.Publishing an untrue story.66. Which of the following is NOT true about the journalist?A.He is an American-born journalist.B.He works for the Guardian.C.He finished the story with other journalists.D.His story was not published in Zimbabwe.News Item 34Questions 67 to 68 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item,67. What happened after the disputed parliamentary election?A.The anti-government protesters fired on the Prime Minister.B.The security forces killed at least 36 people.C.The opposition leaders refused to meet with the Prime Minister.D.Two main opposition leaders was injured in the collision.68. How many seats do the opposition groups have in the elections?A. 117.B. 170.C. 236.D. 263. News Item 35Questions 69 to 70 are 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.69. According to the finance and development officials, what is primary goal to beachieved in the new millennium?A.To solve poverty related problems.B.To curb green house gas emission.C.To populate the primary education.D.To solve the energy related problems.70. Which of the following countries hasn’t been mentioned that the povertyproblem still deteriorates?A. Middle East.B. Africa.C. South Asia.D. Latin America.News Item 36Questions 71 to 72 are 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.71. What is the date set for the trial of Saddam Hussein?A. Last December.B. This December.C. Last Tuesday.D. Not decided yet.72. What is the possible reason for the attacks?A.To inspire a prison breaker uprising.B.To rescue Saddam Hussein.C.To express the dissatisfaction with the trial.D.To condemn Saddam’s regime政治制度.News Item 37Questions 73 to 74 are 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.73. What was the original record?A.About 25.86 seconds.B.About 30.86 seconds.C.About 32.86 seconds.D.About 35.86 seconds.74. The old man owed his success to ____,.A.Intensive强烈的exercisesB.physical healthC.balanced dietD.good luckNews Item 38Questions 75 to 76 are 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.75. What happened to the Cubans?A.They set foot in Florida.B.They drowned off the coast of Florida.C.They were taken into custody.D.They were sent back to Cuba.76. What comments can be made on their way of getting into the U.S.?A.It’s the most common way.B.It’s the most successful way.C.It’s the most unusual way.D.It’s the least expensive way.News Item 39Questions 77 to 78 are 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.77. Where is former President Calos Mannan now?A. In Chile.B. In Argentina.C. In prison.D. In the U.S.78. What can we learn from the news item?A.Argentine former President has been convicted of corruption.B.Mr. Mannan is suspected to have committed corruption during theconstruction of 2 prisons.C.Mr. Mannan will be sentenced to 2-year imprisonment.D.Mr. Mannan has denied all the accusation.News Item 40Questions 79 to 80 are 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.79. What is NOT a purpose of the satellite?A.To monitor Beijing’s construction.B.To monitor Beijing’s environment.C.To monitor Beijing’s traffic condition.D.To monitor possible terrorist activity in Beijing.80. What will be the speed of the satellite?A.It will orbit the earth every 600 minutes.B.It will orbit the earth every 100 minutes.C.It will orbit the earth every 190 minutes.D.It was not mentioned in the news.News Item 41Questions 81 to 82 are 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.81. How long has the Indonesian forest been on fire?A. Six months.B. Over a year.C. Almost one year.D. Six years.82. The fires have caused direct or indirect losses in all of the following areasEXCEPT ____ as mentioned in the news.A.heavy industryB.medicineC.tourist industryD.agriculture outputNews Item 42Questions 83 to 85 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the question. Now listen to the news.83. What are delegates calling for?A.Canceling international trade talks.B.Speeding international trade talks.C.Putting off the meeting of international trade delegations.D.Promoting trade relations between China and other Asian countries.84. How many Asian or Pacific countries made the call at the opening?A. 13.B. 15.C. 20.D. 35.85. According to Colin Powell, what is the best way to make the delegates reach an agreement?A. Cooperation.B. Competition.C. Unity.D. Making concessions.News Item 43Questions 86 to 87 are 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.86. Former President Ronald Reagan’s funeral will be held on ____.A. FridayB. ThursdayC. WednesdayD. Tuesday.87. Which of the following statements is TRUE about Reagan?A.Former President Reagan died at the age of 92.B.Mr. Reagan began to serve as President in 1980.C.Mr. Reagan’s body will be carried to Washington from California.D.Mr. Reagan died in Washington.News Item 44Questions 88 to 89 are 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.88. Where did the explosion take place?A.At a wedding hall.B.At a petrol station.C.In a downtown shopping center.D.Near the Turkish Health Ministry.89. How many people have been injured?A. A dozen.B. At least one hundred.C. Over one hundred.D. Two hundred.News Item 45Question 90 is based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 5 seconds to answer the question. Now listen to the news.90. How many ballots from the voting have been declared not legal?A. 3,000.B. 13,000.C. 30,000.D.300,000.News Item 46Questions 91 to 92 are 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.91. What is the purpose of the United States to send more military employees to Haiti?A.To help the newly-established government repress the possible rebels.B.To support former President back to power.C.To help the new government choose a new council.D.To secure the newly appointed council.92. Which of the following word can best describe the current situation of Haiti?A. Quiet.B. Instable.C. Optimistic.D. Promising.News Item 47Questions 93 to 94 are 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.93. Who was H.G. Wells?A. A pioneer.B. A writer.C. A doctor.D. A researcher.94. What causes the problem of having internal organs in wrong order?。
四级英语新闻听力技巧
四级英语新闻听力技巧随着四级英语考试的，听力成为了四级英语的重要组成部分。
而新闻听力作为四级听力的一个重要类型，要求考生具备一定的听力技巧。
下面就来介绍一些提高四级英语新闻听力的技巧。
一、熟悉新闻背景知识在进行四级英语新闻听力之前，考生需要对常见的新闻话题有一定的了解。
可以阅读一些与时事相关的英语材料，了解不同的新闻话题。
这样，在新闻听力时，对于普通话题的表达和相关词汇就会比较熟悉，有助于更好地理解新闻内容。
二、提前预测答案在开始听新闻之前，可以先看一下问题，尽量提前预测可能的答案。
这有助于考生在听新闻过程中有针对性地去寻找关键信息。
同时，提前预测的答案也可以帮助考生更好地理解新闻内容，对相关的信息进行准确的把握。
三、注意关键信息在听新闻的过程中，要特别注意关键信息的获取。
新闻一般会提到一些重要的人物、时间、地点等，这些信息对于理解新闻内容非常关键。
在听到这些信息时，要及时做好记录，以便后续的问题回答。
同时，还要注意理解新闻的主旨和要点，抓住新闻的关键词汇和句子，帮助提高听力的准确度。
四、分析语境在听新闻过程中，可以通过分析语境来帮助理解新闻内容。
通过之前的预测和自己对新闻背景知识的了解，可以猜测新闻中一些不容易听清楚的信息。
同时，对于一些词汇和句子的理解可以借助上下文来推断，这有助于更好地理解新闻的意思。
五、提高听力速度在四级新闻听力中，时间是非常有限的。
因此，考生在备考过程中要提高自己的听力速度。
可以通过大量练习进行听力训练，提高自己的听力反应速度和辨别能力。
同时，还可以利用一些听力训练软件或者资源，进行有针对性的听力训练，帮助提高听力效果。
六、多听多练只有经过长时间的听力训练，才能真正提高听力水平。
因此，考生在备考过程中要多听多练。
可以多听一些真实的英语新闻广播，模仿主持人的语音语调和重音，提高自己的语感。
同时，还可以选择一些适合自己的听力训练材料，进行有针对性的听力训练。
总结起来，提高四级英语新闻听力要点主要包括：熟悉新闻背景知识，提前预测答案，注意关键信息，分析语境，提高听力速度以及多听多练。
2024年6月英语四级(第1套) 听力
2024年6月英语四级(第1套) 听力News Report One新闻一Six people had to move away from their home to another place after a fire broke out in a building on Main Street Saturday, officials said.官员们说，周六主街上的一栋建筑发生火灾后，六人不得不从家中搬到另一个地方。
Firefighters responded to the three-story building shortly after 1 p.m. for a reported structure fire, according to Norwalk Deputy Fire Chief Adam Markowitz.据诺沃克消防局副局长亚当·马科维茨称，因为有报告称建筑物起火，消防员在下午1点刚过就赶到了这栋三层建筑。
Markowitz said crews encountered heavy smoke coming from the second floor when they arrived.马科维茨说，消防人员到达现场时发现二楼冒出浓烟。
A team of about 25 firefighters then spent about 25 minutes extinguishing the flames.由大约25名消防员组成的消防队随后花了大约25分钟灭火。
Officials described the structure as a mixed-use building that features commercial businesses on the first floor and residential on the second and third floors.据官方描述，该建筑是一栋多功能建筑，其建筑特色是一楼为商用，二楼和三楼为居民住宅。
2021年12月英语四级(第2套)听力真题 新闻报道(2)
2021年12月英语四级(第2套)听力真题新闻报道(2)The Tunisian government said Monday that 45 people have been killed after gunmen attacked a town near the border with Libya.突尼斯政府声称，周一发生在利比亚边境一座村镇的枪击事件造成45人丧生。
The Interior and Defense ministries said that the Tunisian government has closed its two border crossings with Libya because of the attack.国土防卫部表示，由于袭击，突尼斯政府已经关闭了通往利比亚的两处关卡。
The Tunisian military has sent reinforcements and helicopters to the area, and authorities have been hunting several attackers who were still at large.突尼斯军方已经派出增援部队及直升机到该区域，官方也正在追捕几名在逃人员。
The violence came amid increasing international concern about Islamic State extremists in Libya.这次的暴力事件发生后，使国际社会更加关注在利比亚的伊斯兰国极端分子。
Officials of the Tunisian government are especially worried after dozens of tourists were killed in the attacks in Tunisia last year.在去年的袭击当中有数十名游客丧生，这让突尼斯政府官员尤为担心。
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新闻英语词汇特点
4. 地名,建筑物名称借用 英语新闻中,记者经常用各国首都名称代表国家或 政府,用建筑物及街道名称代表相关的政府机构. 例如: WASHINGTON, July 25—The White House today threatened for the first time to….
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英语四级听力(35ms减为30ms) 新增题型
英语新闻报道或短评: 短篇新闻: 3段
测试形式: 选择
长度: 130-190词
分值比例: 7%(每题1%)
题量: 7道
题材: 文化,教育,体育, 经济,自然,ቤተ መጻሕፍቲ ባይዱ技,生活等
材料来源: VOA, BBC Or CNN
一. 新闻英语文体特点
新闻报道 “六大要素” Who, When, Where, What, Why, How
The Chinese Embassy in Washington criticized the Pentagon report on Monday… (五角大楼代表 美国国防部)
二. 新闻听力解题技巧
仔细审题: 通览选项,定位关键细节
专心听新闻内容,特别是导语以及跟选项有关 的细节.
注意新闻中出现的时间,数字,地点等敏感信息.
例如: horror在新闻中表示 “不幸事故或暴 力行动”; nadir常指 “两国关系最低点”.
新闻英语词汇特点
2. 大量使用缩略词
缩略词节省时间,新颖生动,在英语新闻广播 中广泛使用.
在英语新闻广播中,一般在播出某个缩略的全 称以后,再提到时就会使用它的缩略词.
新闻英语词汇特点
3. 使用 “小词” (midget words),即简短词,一 般为单音节词. 这类词被称为万能同义词 (synonyms of all work),
新闻结构: 倒金字塔结构---倒叙法
新闻英语词汇特点: 1. 常用词汇表示特殊含义
2. 大量使用缩略词 3. 使用 “小词” 4. 地名,建筑物名称借用
倒金字塔结构---倒叙法
指按新闻事实重要程度由要点到细节,把最重要的事 实(what, when, where, who, why, how)置于全文的 第一句话中,即新闻导语(the news lead).
新闻导语是对整条新闻内容的高度概括,听懂了它, 也就听懂了新闻的主要内容.
注意: 由于新闻报道侧重点不同,有的新闻导语可能 只包含其中几个要素.
新闻英语词汇特点
1. 常用词汇表示特殊含义: 新闻报道常使 用某些常见词汇来表达事实和事件,这 些词汇经过长期使用逐渐成为新闻体 词语(journalistic words),