6月英语四级听力原文
2017年6月一．新闻听力【News Report 1】One of Google's self-driving cars crashed into a bus in California last month. There were no injuries.It is not the first time one of Google's famed self-driving cars has been involved in a crash, but it may be the first time it has caused one. On February 14th the self-driving car, travelling at 2mph (3km/h), pulled out in front of a public bus going 15mph (24km/h).The man in the Google vehicle reported that he assumed the bus would slow down to let the car out, and so he did not switch to the manual mode. In a statement, Google said: "We clearly bear some responsibility, because if our car hadn't moved, there wouldn't have been a crash."That said, our test driver believed the bus was going to slow or stop to allow us to merge into the traffic, and that there would be sufficient space to do that."The company's self-driving cars have done well over a million miles across various states in the US, and until now have only reported minor accidents.Q1: According to Google, what was the cause of the accident?Q2: How have Google’s self-driving cars performed so far?【News Report 2】Thousands of bees left a town after landing on the back of a car when their queen got stuck in its boot. Tom Moses who works at a nearby national park, noticed a “brown patch” on the back of the car after the owner parked it to do some shopping. When he looked closer he realized it was a huge group of bees.Moses said: “I have never seen that many bees in one spot. It was very unusual. They were very close together and there was a lot of noise and movements, it was interesting to see such a strange sight. But there were a lot of people around and I was a bit worried about the bees and the people stopping to look. I thought that someone might do something stupid.Moses called two local bees specialists who helped removed the bees by attracting them into a box.Moses spent three hours looking after the bees and was stung five times, he said my stings are a bit painful but I am pleased that all worked out and I could help, people need to realize that bees are valuable and they should be looked after.Q3. What do we learn about Tom Moses?Q4. What do we know about the bees on the back of the car?【News report 3】A new species of snake has been discovered on a remote island in the Bahamas. Scientists identified 20 of the one meter-long snakes during two trips to the Caribbean islands. The second trip was made in October last year. One of the creatures made a dramatic appearance by moving on to the head of the team leader as he slept.The snake has been named silver boa because it is metallic colored and the first specimen found was climbing a silver palm tree.The team was led by Dr. Graham Reynolds, from Harvard University, the scientist confirmed the snake was a previously unknown species after conducting a genetic analysis of tissue samples.Commenting on the find, snake expert Robert Henderson from the Museum of Natural History, said: “Worldwide new species of frogs are being discovered and described quite regularity. New species of snakes, however, are much rarer.Q5. What is the news report mainly about?Q6. What do we learn about the scientific team leader?Q7. How did the newly discovered creature get its name?二．对话听力【Conversation 1】W: Did you enjoy your stay with us, Mr. Brown?M: Yes, very much. I had a wonderful time here. Now I'm going to the airport. My flight leaves in less than 2 hours. So, could you tell me, what's the quickest way to get there?W: Well, we can call a taxi for you. We also have a free airport shuttle service.M: That sounds great, but will the shuttle get me to the airport in time? W: Yes, it should. The next shuttle leaves in 15 minutes. And it takes some 25 minutes to get to the airport.M: Fantastic! I'll just wait in the lobby. Will you please let me know when it's leaving?W: Of course, sir.M: Now I would like to settle my mini-bar bill. How much is that?W: Let's see. It comes to $. How would you like to pay for it?M: I'll pay with my credit card. Thanks. But I'll need a receipt, so I can charge it to my company.W: Absolutely! Here you are, sir. If you like, I can leave your bags with the porter. And he can load them onto the shuttle for you when it arrives. M: That would be great. Thank you.W: Would you like to leave a comment on our web page when you have time? M: Sure. I had a really good stay here, and I'd like to recommend yourhotel to my friends and colleagues.W: That’s very kind of you. Thank you again for staying at Sheraton Hotel. Q8. Why does the man ask about the quickest way to the airport?Q9. How is the man going to pay his bill?Q10. What did the man ask the woman to do?Q11. What favor does the woman ask of the man?【Conversation 2 】M: You know, Ben’s given up making those terrible faces he used to make. The other day, he came home from school almost in tears. His teacher said if he went on like that, his face would get stuck when the winds changed. W: And he believed her?M: Yeah, he’s only a little boy. Don’t you remember all those things we used to believe when we were little? I remember my aunt Mary used to say if you swallow a cherrystone, a tree would grow out of your mouth. And I’m still terrified today, sort of subconsciously. You know, if I swallow one by mistake…W: Yeah, I suppose you're right. The one that used to get me was that swans could break your leg when they blow of the wing.M: They can, can’t they? I always thought they could.W: No, they are not that strong. But there’s another one even more terrifying. That is, if you put a post stamp on upside down, you will go to prison.M: No, never heard of that. But my grandmother was a terror for that kind of thing. For example, she would say, you will get a spot on your tongue if you tell a lie. If you eat stale bread, your hair will curl. And here’s one more. We went on a campaign trip once in Italy, and my wife spent the whole time worrying about bats getting into her hair. She said her grandmother reckoned you had to shave your head to get it out. My wifewas really terrified.W: Silly, isn’t it? But that’s how some parents try to keep their kids from doing the wrong thing or getting into trouble.Q12: What does the man say about Ben?Q13: What did aunt Marry used to do when the man was a child?Q14: What does the woman believe swans could do?Q15: What did the grandmother of the man’s wife say?三．短文听力【Passage 1】If I could go back in history and live when I liked, I wouldn't go back very far. In fact, I'd like to relive a period I've already lived – the 1960s.I was in my twenties, and everything was being renewed. People would come in out of a formal and almost Victorian attitude, and you really felt anything was possible. Meeting people was the thing, and you went to coffee bars where you met friends and spent the evening. The cinema, the theater, all that was every exciting with new things coming out. In fact, we seemed to be out, all the time! I don't really remember working – of course, I was a student – or sitting around at home very much. That just wasn't where the scene was, even eating! It was the first time, ordinary people started going out to eat. We were beginning to be adventurous about food, but we were more interested in meeting people than in eating or drinking. And dress, yes, that was the revolution. I mean, girls went around in really short skirts, and wore flowers in their hair. And men were in jeans, and could wear their hair long too. It was a wonderful period. It was like living in an age you could never have imagined, and that never has comeback. We didn't have much money, but it didn't matter. And there was plenty of opportunity to do whatever you felt like doing.Question 16 – 18 are based on the passage you have just heard:16. Why does the speaker say he would like to relive the 1960s?17. What does the speaker say was the most popular thing to do at that time?18. What do we learn about the speaker?【Passage 2】Dogs, man's best friends, have a clear strategy for dealing with angry owners—they look away.New research shows that dogs limit their eye contact with angry humans. The scientists suggest this may be an attempt to calm humans down. This behavior may have evolved as dogs gradually learned they could benefit from avoiding conflicts with humans.To conduct the tests, the University of Helsinki researchers trained 31 dogs to rest in front of a video screen. Facial photos of dogs and humans were displayed on the screen for seconds. They showed threatening, pleasant and neutral expressions. Nearby cameras tracked the dogs' eye movements.Dogs in the study looked most at the eyes of humans and other dogs to sense their emotions. When dogs looked at expressions of angry dogs, their eyes rested more on the mouth, perhaps to interpret the threatening expressions. And when looking at angry humans, they tended to turn away their gaze. Dogs may have learned to detect threat signs from humans and respond by trying to make peace, according to researcher Sanni Somppi. Avoiding conflicts may have helped dogs develop better bonds with humans.The researchers also note that dogs scan faces as a whole to sense how people are feeling, instead of focusing on a given feature. They suggestthis indicates that dogs aren't sensing emotions from a single feature, but piecing together information from all facial features just as humans do.Q19. What do dogs do when they are faced with angry humans?Q20. What does a dog do when it sees the expressions of angry dogs?Q21. How does a dog sense people's feelings?【Passage 3】Winter in many places is very cold. There is lots of snow around, and the ground freezes, which can make life difficult for animals. People in cold places live in warm houses and have learned to adapt. What do animals do? There are three main ways that animals survive the cold in winter: sleep, adapt or migrate.Some animals, such as bears, frogs and snakes, sleep all winter. They sleep very deeply and need little or no food. While sleeping, their body temperature drops, and their heart beat slows down. To prepare for this before winter, these animals eat extra food to become fat, which gives them the energy they need while they sleep.Other animals adapt. For example, by staying active in winter. It is often hard for them to find food. So some animals, such as mice, collect extra food before winter, and hide it. When winter comes, they return to their hiding places to eat the food. Some animals grow thicker fur, or live in tree holes or underground to stay warm.Some birds migrate by flying to a warmer place for the winter, where they can find more food. Some fly very long distances, including one kind of bird that flies from the remote north of the world, all the way to the distant south. Some birds fly in groups for safety, while others fly alone.Questions 22-25 are based on the passage you have just heard.22. What does the speaker say about animals in winter?23. What do we learn about animals that sleep through winter?24. How do animals like mice adapt to the severe winter?25. Why do some birds fly in groups when migrating, according to the speaker?。
2023六月英语四级听力原文
2023六月英语四级听力原文The 2023 June English CET-4 listening test is a significant challenge for many students. The test consists of multiple sections, each with its own set of questions and tasks. The listening section is particularly demanding, as it requires students to comprehend and respond to spoken English in real-time. The test assesses a student's ability to understand English in a variety of contexts, such as academic lectures, conversations, and interviews. This section of the test can be especially challenging for non-native English speakers, as it requires a high level of language proficiency and listening skills.One of the main difficulties that students face in the listening section of the CET-4 test is the speed at which the speakers talk. The recordings are often fast-paced, and students may struggle to keep up with the information being presented. This can lead to difficulties in understanding the main points of the conversation or lecture, as well as missing key details that are necessary for answering theaccompanying questions. Additionally, the speakers may have different accents and speech patterns, making it even more challenging for students to comprehend the spoken English.Another challenge for students is the variety of topics covered in the listening section. The test may include recordings on a wide range of subjects, such as history, science, literature, and current events. This requires students to have a broad knowledge base and be able to understand and respond to different types of content. For non-native English speakers, this can be particularly challenging, as they may not be familiar with some of the topics or cultural references mentioned in the recordings.In addition to the speed and variety of topics, the listening section of the CET-4 test also requires students to be able to follow instructions and understand details. This can be difficult for some students, especially if they are not used to listening to and comprehending English instructions in an academic setting. The ability to accurately understand and follow instructions is crucialfor completing the tasks and questions that accompany therecordings.Despite these challenges, there are several strategies that students can use to improve their performance in the listening section of the CET-4 test. One effective strategy is to practice listening to a wide range of English-speaking materials, such as podcasts, news broadcasts, and academic lectures. This can help students become more familiar with different accents and speech patterns, as well as improve their overall listening skills. Additionally, students can work on building their vocabulary and knowledge of different topics to better understand the content of the recordings.Furthermore, it is essential for students to develop good note-taking skills to capture key points and details while listening to the recordings. This can help students stay focused and retain important information, which will be crucial for answering the questions accurately. Additionally, students can practice active listening by engaging with the material and asking themselves questions about the content as they listen. This can help improvetheir comprehension and retention of the information presented in the recordings.In conclusion, the listening section of the CET-4 test presents several challenges for students, particularly non-native English speakers. However, with practice and the implementation of effective strategies, students canimprove their listening skills and perform well on the test. It is important for students to be proactive in their preparation, engage with a variety of English-speaking materials, and develop strong note-taking and active listening skills to succeed in this section of the test.。
2022年6月大学英语四级真题及答案(第一套)
2022年6月大学英语四级真题及答案(第一套)一、四级作文部分：WritingDirections: Suppose you are writing a proposal to your school library about improving it' s services, you are writing about its current problems and solutions.Dear Sir or Madam,I hope you are doing great! I am Li Ming, one of the sophomore students in our university. Following my recent experience of using our school library, I have decided to send you some feed-back. In the first place, the librarians there are not very friend-ly and helpful as they often fail to tell us where to find the book we want, and moreover get impatient easily. What’s more, the books available in the library are too old to catch up with the latest development of related disciplines. Finally, the reading rooms are not bright enough as some of the lights have gone dark. All these have brought great inconvenience to us students, which leaves me with no choice but to write you this letter.From my perspective, it would be wise for you to offer all the librarians a training course to familiarize them with the layout of the library and the classifications of the books. If possible, I sincerely hope that you consider the possibility of renewing some of the books and maintaining the facilities properly.Thank you for your time and consideration. Look forward to your favorable reply.Warm regards,Li Ming二、四级听力部分：四级听力原文：Section ANews Report 1原文：[1] A new study finds that beverages containing add ed sugar might be harmfuL In the study, researchers a nalyzed information from over eighty thousand wome n and thirty seven thousand men. Participants worked in the health profession. They were followed for appro ximately three decades. They completed surveys abou t their diet every four years. They also answered to qu estions about sleep and exercise and health every two years.[1-2] The more beverages contsininq added sug ar that peoole drink, the greater their risk of death wa s during the study period. These beverages included s oda, energy drinks, and sports drinks. Beverages like p ure fruit juice, which are sweet but do not contain add ed sugar were not part of the study. The findings held even afterthe researchers considered other factors th at could affect people's health. These factors included lack of exercise and not eating enough vegetables. Th ey also included consuming too much meat. The scien tists say that their results support limiting beverages with added sugar. [2] They argse we should replace t hem with other drinks, with water being the best choi ce. However, the researchers admit this is simply their recommendation. The study found only an associatio n. It did not prove that drinks with added sugar cause d early death.Q1. What do we learn about the new study from the n ews report?答案：Q2. What is the scientists' recommendation?答案：News Report 2原文：German police appealed Friday for information about the possible owners of two 17th-century oil paintings. [3] Pol ice said a 64-year-old man found the paintings in a garb age pile at a highwav rest stop las§ryonth, He later hand ed them in to the Cologne police. [4]_An initial assessme nt by an art expert concluded the two framed paintings were originals, police said. One is a landscape painted by the Italian artist Pietro Belloti, elating to 1665. The other i s a paintingof a boy by the 17th-century Dutch artist Sa muel van Floogstraten, date unknown. Tneir combined w qrth is estimated to be around one million euros. Authori ties have not yet confirmed what will happen if the rightf ul owner is not found. Nevertheless, it is speculated that they could either be handed over to the National Art Mus eum of Cologne or sold to the public by the local govern merit.Q3. What did German police say about a 64-year-old man?答案：Q4. What is the art expert's conclusion about the two framed paintings?答案：News Report 3原文：[5] A four-year-old girl has walked eight kilometres thr ouqh a snowy forest to seek help for her sick qrandmo ther who later died of a heart attack. The young girl br aved the threats of bears, wolves and temperatures fa r below freezing. She made the journey through a rem ote region in Siberia after waking up to find her grand mother motionless. Named locally as Carla, she lives a lone with her elderly grandmother and her blind grand father. [6】As a result the girl's mother is facing a cri minal case. She stands accused of leaving a minor in danger, in the care of the elderly. She also faces inves tigation from childcare services, who will also beaskin g why Cola was left alone with her vulnerable relative 金The journey took place in February, when temperat ures average -26°C, Russian reports on social media s uggest the forest may have been as cold as -34°C. Th e journey was only recently confirmed by authorities.[7 But though she was suffering from the effects of e xtreme cold, the child reportedly suffered no life-threa tening effects. Last year, a three-year-old boy survive d alone for three days in a remote forest in the same region.Q5. What did a four-year old girl attempt to do?答案：Q6. What do we learn from the news report about the girFs mother?答案：Q7. What happened to the little girl according the news report?M:Hi,Jennifer. I am really struggling with this se nester's workload.Do you have any advice?W:[12] Have you considered making a studyguid ? It's a tool you can make yourself to take the stre S out of studying:I've been using one since the sta t of last semester, and it has really helped relieve A lot of study pressure.M:Sounds like just what I need.[13]My mainprob em is that my study folder is full of notes and wor sheets,and is badly disorganized.Idon't know w lere tO start.W: OK, well,the main thing is to have everything i the right place. Whatever you're reviewing, it's i nportant that it's arranged for your particular nee ils of that subject, and in the most user-friendly wa r you can. What kind of learner are you?M: Um. I'm not sure.W: Well, visual learners prefer using images, pictu es, colors,and maps to organize information. Logi al learners have a linear mind and would ratherand systems. [14] I'm an emotional learner, which means I need to connect to inf rmation emotionally to understand it.M:Oh, Im very much dependent on vision as a wa of taking in information.W:Well, 15]Isuggest reorganizing_your notes usi 1lg color-coded sections in your study guides, or usi 1g idea mapping to lay out the information and m ke it more quickly accessible.M:So you thinkIshould arrange my notes using c lor and pictures in place of text.W: Yes.You'll probably start to grasp information a ot quicker that way.As an emotional learner, I org inize my notes into a story that I can connect to an recite to myself.M: That's amazing. I didn't know there were so many different ways to learn.Q12. What does the woman advise the man do?答案∶Q13.What is the biggest problem the man has with his s tudies?答案∶Section CPassage 1原文：Q16：答案：Q17:答案：Q18.答案：Passage 2原文：[19] Today many large corporations stress the importanc e of diversity on their websites, but current statistics sho w that the topical manager in America still tends to be w hite and male. Obviously, the desire to bring about diver sity hasnot translated into corporate reality. Why is thi s? [20] A team of「esearchers from the university of Basi I published their new sfudy about people's atiTEiides tow ards diversity at work. [21J They found that people have a wide range of opinions ccncerrirg diversity On the on e hand, many see value in diversity, which can contribut e a variety ot perspectives, encourage new ideas, and ge nerate innovative solutions. On the other hand, they assu me that it might be difficult to work with someone who h as completely different views, speaks a different languag e or has a different style of work. The actual value they a ttribute to diversity depends on the decision-making per spective. Doubts about the practicability of diversity nav e a greater weight. If a person is directly affected, in oth er words, when a persons own work group is involved, t hey tend to prefer team members who are similar to the mselves. But when people make decisions for others, the y typically put together a more diverse team. These findi ngs could help organizations become more diverse. Com panies need to pay attention to who makes hiring and te am decisions. These decisions should not only be made by those directly affected. People who are not directly in volved in the group s daily work should also take part.Q19. What do we learn from the current statistics about diversity in large corporations?答案：Q20. What is the newly published study focused on?答案：Q21. What do the findings of the new study show?答案:四级听力答案：1.A.It ran for as long as some thirty years.2.D.Drinking water instead of beverages with added sugar.3.B.He found two 17th-century oil paintings.4.A.They are originals.5.D.Save her sick grandmother.6.C.She has to face a criminal charge7.A.She suffered from the effects of severe cold.8.B.She comes from the city of Cape Town.9.A.It has a flat surface at the top.10. C.She has British ancestors.11.D.It is more popular than football.12. C.Prepare a study guide.13.B.His study folder is badly disorganized.14. D.An emotional learner.15. C.Arrange them using color and pictures.16.B.It is a moral principle to guide people's behavior.17.A.It may sometimes produce undesirable outcomes.18.A.The golden rule must sometimes give way to more im-portant principles.19.C.They have not seen as much diversity as desired.20.B.People's attitudes towards diversity at the workplace.21.D.People prefer to work with team members similar to themselves.22.D.Changing one's form of communication from time to time.23.A.They are regarded as seriously binding.24.D.It places a high value on written contracts.25. C. Its terms may not be strictly binding.三、四级阅读部分：1.选词填空26 C chew27.G dental28. F defense29. O underneath30. E continue31.A adult32. L replace33.D contains34. N triggered35.B associated2.段落匹配36.G Clues about the culture ofa company can be found on its website.37.D It can be difficult to know the real situation in a company until you become part of it38.M It is impossible for a job applicant to have every expectation met.39.A Simply by reading its descriptionthe author found the job offered ideal.40.F Job applicants are advised to make a written list of their likes and dislikes in their previous employment.41.K F At the end of an interview,a job applicant should seize the opportunity to get answers to their urgent questions. 42.E To begin with, job applicants should be clear what they expect from their future employer43.I Job applicants should read with a critical eye what is written about a company on the website.44.C Job satisfaction has a lot to do with company culture. 45.J A chat with an insider of a company can give job applicants very useful information when they prepare for an interview3.仔细阅读46-50B) They are unmotivated to learn.A) They are made convenient to mark.D) They provide lttle chance for students to build relationships with each otherC) Some students may have difficulty attending them.D) Cultivation ofanalytical thinking abilityot51-55A) Help the public to better understand science.B) It might breed public distrust in modern medicine.C) Debates about science are accessible to the public anywayB) Embrace it with open arms.C) It is a dynamic and self-improving process.四、四级翻译部分：从前有个农夫嫌他种的禾苗长得慢，就到地里把禾苗一株株地拔高了一点。
2023年6月四级听力原文
20236月四级听力原文Short Conversations11.W.Ther.wer.mor.tha..hundre.peopl.a.Kate'.birthda.party .she'.go.s.man.friends?M.It'.reall.n.surprise.Yo.kno.sh.wa.popula.eve.whe.sh.wa.. childQ: What does the man imply about Kate?12.M.The.sa.there'l.b..snow-s.quit..fe.days.W.Oh.We'r.s.lucky.we'l.b.gettin.awa.fo..while.an.havin..holi da.i.Florida.Bu.let'.cal.righ.no.t.confir.ou.flight.Q: What do we learn about the two speakers?13.W.Ton.wa.awarde..meda.fo.rescuin.severa.familie.fro.th.fores.fire.M: I really admire his courage.Q: What do we learn about Tony from the conversation?14.M.M.washin.machin.i.mor.tha.fiftee.year.ol.an.i.ha.works.night.W.You’l.neve.b.abl.t.ge.part.fo.it.eve.fro.Japan.S.i.migh.b.tim.t.inv es..mor.recen.model.Q: What does the woman suggest the man do?15.W..hear.abou.you.promotion.yo.mus.b.thrilled.M: Not really, the new office is huge, but the word loadhas doubled.Q: What do we learn about the man from the conversation?16.W..can’.decid.wha.t.d.abou.th.part.tomorrow.M: You don’t have to go if you don’t want to, but I’ll be glad to give you a ride if you do.Q: What do we learn from the conversation?17.M.No.i.yo.hav.an.question.abou.th.contract.I’l.b.happ.t.answe.them.W: Nothing come s to mind right now, but I’d like to go over all the articles of the contract once more before signing it. Q: What are the speakers doing right now?18.M.W.ar.ou.o.pape.fo.th.printer.Ca.yo.pleas.orde.some? plete.th.orde.for.onlin.yesterda.an.i.wil.b.her.b.noo n.I’e.in.Q: What did the woman do?Long ConversationConversation OneW.Bob.d.yo.kno.wh..sa.th.othe.day.Ol.Jake.lookin.terribl.d st?M.Yes.The.mad.hi.retir.afte.5.year.a.sea.H.i.prett.upse.ab ou.it.bu.wha.ca.yo.do.H.reall.i.pasted.W: He is all alone, isn’t he?M.Yes.hi.wif.ha.bee.dea.fo.years.The.ha.on.daughter.Dori es.Bu.sh.wen.of.t.tow.a.soo.a.sh.lef.school.An.h.hasn’.h ear.fro.he.since..hea.sh.i.makin.goo.mone.a..model..bac.fo. .whil.t.help?M..don’e.Sh.neve.go.o.wit.he.father.H.i.b i.o..toug.characte.an.sh.i.rathe.selfish.Oh..expec.ol.Jak.wil e.int..clini.fo..chec.regularly. W: Are you his doctor?M.No.m.partne.docto.Johnso.is.W: That bad-tempered old thing?M.Oh.h.isn’.bad-tempered.H.jus.look.it.H.i.a.excellen.doctor.taugh.m..lot.an .h.ha..ver.nic.family.Hi.wif.invite.m.ove.ther.t.suppe.ever.w eek.Ver.pleasant. z.abou.he.schoo.work.bu..brigh.littl.thin.an.ver.popula.wit. he.ag.group.Questions 19 to 22 are based on the conversation you’ve just heard.19.Wh.doe.ol.Jak.loo.terribl.depressed?20.Wha.d.w.lear.abou.Jake’.wife?21.Wha.doe.th.ma.sa.abou.Jake’.daughter?22.Wha.doe.th.ma.sa.abou.Jake’.doctor?Conversation TwoW.Hello.Mr.Summerfield.Ho.ar.yo.today?M.Ver.well.Than.you.Ms.Green.W: What can I do for you?M.Well.unfortunately.ther.i..proble.wit.th.orde.w.receive.fro .yo.yesterday.I.seem.w.haven’.see.th.righ.quantit.o.man ual.t.suppor.th.telephon.system.W.Oh.dear.that’.ba.news.I’.ver.sorr.t.hea.that.an.yo.do n’.kno.ho.man.pack.ar.withou.manuals?M.No.becaus.w.haven’.opene.ever.pack.Bu.i.severa.o.th os.tha.hav.bee.opene.ther.ar.none.n.manuals.W.I’.ver.sorr.abou.thi.inconvenience.Mr.Summerfield.We ’l.sen.ou.th.manual.thi.afternoo.b.expres.mai.entirel.a.ou.c test. M: All of them, right?W.Yes.I.mayb.tha.som.hav.the.already.bu.w.canno.b.sure. S.th.bes.thin.i.t.sen.ou.th.manua.fo.ever.pack.M.Yes.Yes..see.Tha.woul.b.great.W.Pleas.accep.ou.apologie.fo.thi.mix-up..assur.yo.w.wil.d.everythin.possibl.t.fin.ou.wh.th.mistak. happenedM.Right.Thank.fo.you.swif.action.W.No.a.all.Than.yo.an.goodby.fo.now.D.cal.i.ther.i.anythin .else.M.Al.right.Than.you.Goodbye.M.Green.W: Goodbye.Questions 23 to 25 are based on the conversation you’ve just heard.23.Wha.problem.ar.th.speaker.discussing?24.Wha.doe.th.woma.promis.t.do?25.Wha.doe.th.ma.thin.o.th.solution?PassagePassage 1Attractin.an.feedin.wil.bird.ar.entertainin.activitie.tha.hav.lo n.bee.enjoye.b.peopl.al.ove.th.world.Feedin.bird.ha.beco m.s.popula.tha.prepare.fee.mixture.ar.readil.available.W.f .fro.watc hin.birds..hobb.ofte.develop.int..seriou.stud.o.thei.habits.A uall.th.firs.goal.Bu.observatio n.tha.a.amateu.bird-watche.ca.mak.ar.reall.limitless.Ther.is.however.responsib ilit.associate.wit.bir.feeding.includin..diseas.hazard.Attracti n.number.o.bird.continuall.t.th.sam.spo.ca.b.harmfu.t.them .particularl.specie.tha.pic.foo.fro.th.groun.contaminate.b.th .dropping.o.othe.birds.I.winte.feedin.effort.ar.mos.satisfyin. t.peopl.an.ar.o.greates.benefi.t.birds.Durin.thi.tim.whe.few e.natura.food.ar.availabl.an.ai.temperature.ar.lower.extr.fe edin.ca.kee..bir.war.an.well.Onc.begun.feedin.shoul.neve. sto.durin.thes.lea.months.I.yo.star..loca.increas.o.birds.b.p repare.t.d.wha.ma.b.require.t.eliminat.hazard.t.thos.yo.wa n.t.befriend..constan.suppl.o.foo.shoul.b.give.unti.th.col.i.o e.I.feedin.i.stoppe.durin.sever.weather. e.t.relyin.upo.th.feeder.mus.starve.Questions 26 to 28 are based on the passage you’ve just heard.Q26 What does the speaker say about bird watching?Q27 What does the speaker say about birds fed continually on the same spot?Q28 What does the speaker suggest we do in feeding birds in winter?Passage 2M.frien.Le.make.u.wea.an.poo.excuse.wheneve.ther.i.som ethin.h.doesn’.wan.t.do.Jus.tw.week.ago.h.wa.a.m.hous. whe.h.decide.h.didn’.wan.t.g.int.work.H.calle.hi.bos.an.s ai.h.ha.t.ge..ne.se.o.tire.pu.o.hi.truck.The.h.sa.dow.an.wat che.T.wit.me.No.onl.ha.h.lie.bu.hi.excus.wasn’..ver.convi s .minut.tellin.he.h.ha.t.ge..ne.batter.fo.hi.truck.Sh.wa.angr.a s.weekend. Le.offere.th.poores.excus.yet.He’.promise.he’.hel.m.m ov.som.furniture.fro.m.parents.hous.t.m.ne.apartment.H.w a.suppose.t.brin.hi.truc.ove.abou..o’cloc.Saturda.morning..waited.an.the.calle.an.lef..messag.o .hi.machine.Abou.11:30.h.calle.an.sai.h.wa.sorr.bu.he’.b ee.gettin..ne.se.o.tire.pu.o.hi.truck..gues.he’.forgotte.h.u se.th.sam.excus.whe.h.calle.hi.bos.fro.m.house..thin..nee. .ne.se.o.friends.I’.beginnin.t.ge.tire.o.Leo’.excuses. Questions 29 to 31 are based on the passage you’ve just heard.Q29 What does the speaker tell us about her friend Leo? 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6月大学英语四级试题听力原文
6月大学英语四级试题听力原文6月大学英语四级试题听力原文Section A1. W I suppose you’ve bought some gifts for your family.M Well I’ve bought a shirt for my father and two books for my sister. But I haven’t decided what to buy for my mother probably some jewels.Q Who did the man buy the books for﹖2. W Look it says they want a junior sales manager and it seems like it’s a big company. That’ll be good for you might have to travel a lot.M Do they say anything about the experience﹖Q What are they talking about﹖3. W I think we’ve covered everything. What about a cup of coffee before we move onto the next item﹖M Good idea. I really can’t wait another minute.Q What does the woman suggest doing﹖4. W But what happens if it rains. What are we going to do then﹖M We’ll have to count on good weather. But if it does rain the whole thing will have to be canceled.Q What do we learn from the conversation﹖5. W You took an optional course this semester didn’t you ﹖ How is it going﹖M Terrible It seems like the more the professor talks the less I understand.Q How does the man feel about the course﹖6. W Mark is playing computer games.M Should he do that when the final exam is drawing near﹖Q What does the man think Mark should do﹖7. M Jack seems to think this year’s basketball season will be disappointing.W That’s his opinion. Most others think differently.Q What does the woman mean﹖8. M Is this the check-in counter for Flight 914 to Los Angeles ﹖M Yes but I’m sorry the flight is delayed because of a minor mechanical problem. Please wait for further notice.Q What do we learn from this conversation﹖9. M Excuse me I’d like to place an advertisement for a used car in this Sunday edition of your paper.W Ok but you have to run your advertisement all week. We can’t quote rates for just Sunday.Q Where is the conversation most probably taking place﹖10. M I spend so much time polishing my letter application.W It’s worthwhile to make the effort .You know just how important it is to give impression .Q What do we know about the man ﹖Section BPassage OneNot everybody reads the daily newspaper .People who don’t read newspaper are sometimes referred to as non-readers . Early research has shown that the non-readers are generally low in education low in income either very young or very old .In addition non-readers are more likely to live in rural areas and have less contact with neighbours and friends .Other studies show that non-readers tend to isolate themselves from the community and less likely to own a home and seldom belong to local voluntary organizationsWhy don’t these people read daily paper ﹖ They say they don’t have the time they prefer radio or TVthey have no interest in reading a tale and besides they think newspapers are too expensive. Recent surveyshoweverhave indicated the portrait of the non-reader is more complicated than first thought .There appears to be a group of non-readers that do not fit the type mentioned above .They are high in income and fall into the age group of 26 to 65 .They are far move likely to report that they don’t have the time to read the papers and they have no interest in the content .Editors and publishers are attempting to win them back. First they are also adding news briefs and comprehensive indexes. This will help overcome the time problem. And they are also giving variety to newspaper content to help build the reader’s interest.11. What is typical of non-readers according to early research ﹖12. What are the finds of recent surveys﹖13. What are editors and publishers doing to attract the non-readers﹖Passage TwoDid you know that there’s a kind of bird that can sew﹖ This called the tailor bird uses its mouth as a needle. It sews leaves together in the shape of a cup then it adds a layer of straw to the inside of the cup and lays its eggs there. Each bird species builds its own special kind of nest. The most common materials used for nests are grasses branches and feathers. A bird must weave these materials into a nest. Just imagine building a house without cement or nails to hold togetherAnother bird is called the weaver bird. The weaver bird builds a nest that looks like a basket the nest shaped like a pear with ahole in the middle. The hole is the door of the nest. A third bird is called the oven bird. The oven bird makes a nest that is very solid. The nest is made of mud. The oven bird forms the mud into the shape of an oven and then let it dry in the sun. The sun bakes the mud making it very hard. Not all birds make their homes in branches. Some birds build their nests on the ground while others bury their eggs under the ground. Andsome birds do not build nests at all. So when you look for nests and eggs in branches of the trees and bushes remember that some nests may be right your feet.14. What does the nest built by tailor bird look like ﹖15. Why is there a hole in the weaver bird’s nest ﹖16. What is the oven bird’s nest made of ﹖17. What might surprise us about birds’ nests according to the speaker ﹖Passage ThreeYou can tell the age of a tree by counting its rings but these records of trees’ life really say a lot more. Scientists are using tree rings to learn what’s being happening on the sun’s surface for the last ten thousand years. Each ring represents a year of growth. As the tree grows it adds a layer to its trunk taking up chemical elements from the air. By looking up the elements in the rings for a given year scientists can tell what elements were in the air that year. Doctors Stevenson is analysing one element——carbon-14 in ring from both living and dead trees. Some of the rings go back almost ten thousand years to the end of the Ice Age. When Stevenson followed the carbon-14 trail back in time he found carbon-4 levels change with the intensity of solar burning. You see the sun has cycles. Sometimes it burns fiercely and other times it’s relatively calm. During the sun’s violentperiods it throws off charged particles in fast moving strings called solar winds. The particles interfere with the formation of carbon-14 o n earth. When there’s more solar wind activity less carbon-14 is produced. Ten thousand years of tree rings show that the carbon-14 level rises and falls about every 420 years. The scientists concluded that the solar wind activity must follow the same cycle.18. What is the purpose of the scientists in studying tree rings ﹖19. What affects the amount of carbon-14 on earth ﹖20. What do we learn from the passage about the solar wind activity ﹖。
6月英语四级听力原文
6月英语四级听力原文短对话：11:M: As you can see from the drawings, the kitchen has one door into the dining room, another into the family room and a third to the outside.W: The door into the family room isn’t big enough. Could it be made wider?Q: What are the speakers doing?12.M: I’m thinking about where to go for a bite tonight. Any suggestions, Barbara?W: Well, how about the French restaurant near the KFC? Frankly, I’ve had enough of our canteen food.Q: What do we learn about the woman?13.W: Hey, if you can’t enjoy the music at a sensible volume, why not use earphones? I’m preparing for the speech contest.M: Oh, sorry. I didn’t realize I’ve being bothering you all this time.Q: What is the man probably doing?14.M: Finally, I’ve got the chance to put on my new suit tonight. I hope to make a good impression on your family.W: Come on! It’s only a family reunion. So jeans and T-shirts are just fine.Q: What does the woman mean?15.M: Would you like to see those pants in brown and navy blue? These two colors are coming in this season.W: Oh, actually grey is my favorite color, but I prefer something made from cotton, 100% cotton I mean.Q: What is the woman looking for?16.W: From here, the mountains look as if you could just reach out and touch them.M: That’s why I chose this lodge. It has one of the best views in Switzerland.Q: What is the man’s chief consideration inchoosing the lodge?17.M: What do I have to do to apply for a passport?W: You need proof of citizenship, either an old passport or a birth certificate and three photographs. Then you must complete this form and pay a fee.Q: What is the man most probably going to do?18.M: Miss, can I interest you in a pork special with serving tonight? It’s only 799, half the usual price and it’s very tasty.W: Oh really? I will try it.Q: What does the man say about the dish?长对话：Conversation 1W：Good evening, and welcome to this week’s Business World, the program for and about business people. Tonight, we have Mr. Steven Kayne, who has just taken over and established bicycle shop. Tell us, Mr. Kayne, what made you want to run your own store?M: Well, I always loved racing bikes and fixing them. When I was working full-time as a salesman fora big company, I seldom had time to enjoy my hobby. I knew then that as soon as I had enough money to get my own business going, I’ll do it. I had my heart set on it and I didn’t let anything stand in my way. When I went down to the bank and got a business loan, I knew I’d love being my own boss. Now my time is my own. I open the store when I want and leave when I want.W: You mean you don’t keep regular hours?M: Well, the sign on my store says the hours are ten to six, but if business is slower than usual, I can just lock up and take off early.W: Have you hired any employees to work with you yet?M: Yeah, a couple of friends of mine who love biking as much as I do. They help me out a few days a week. It’s great because we play cards or just sit around and talk when there are no customers.W: Thank you, Mr. Kayne. We wish you success in your new business.Question 19-22 are based on the conversation you have just heard.19.What is the woman doing?20.What did Mr. Kayne do before he took over the bicycle shop?21.Why did the man take over a bicycle shop?22.What do we learn about the people working in the shop?Conversation 2W: Well, the main activities in the region were historically steel and paper processing, I think.M: Yes, but I’m not quite sure about the status of those industries now. Could you tell us something about that?W: Yes, of course. In fact, they are less significant, but steel-related manufacturing still accounts for 44% of industrial activity. So it’s still very important. In fact, 80% of Spain’s machine tools are from the Basque Country. As for paper processing, there’s still a little. But it’s no longer what it once was in the region. So, is that clear?M: Yes, thanks.W: Now, to get back to what I was saying, there’s a lot of unemployment as well as geographical problems in the region.M: Sorry, Victoria. What do you mean by geographical problems?W: Well, what I mean is the area is very hilly, mountainous in parts. So there used to be transport problems, now though there are new train links and better roads, but it may be that some smaller towns inland remain not very well connected, is that OK? Does that make sense? When we talk about specific location suggestions for the factory, we’ll see this in more detail, so we’ll come back to this question, OK?M: OK, right.W: So I was about to say something about the work force in the region and the level of training and education. In general, it’s very good and improving.Question 23-25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.23. What does the woman say about thesteel-related manufacturing in the region?24. What problem hinders the region’s development?25. What will the speakers discuss later?分页标题#e#短文：Passage 1I first met Joe Ganz when we were both nine years old, which is probably the only reason he’s one of my best friends. If I had first met Joe as a freshman in high school we wouldn’t even have had the chance to get to know each other. Joe is a day student, but I am a boarding student. We haven’t been in same classes, sports or extra-curricular activities. Nonetheless, I spend nearly every weekend at his house and we talk on the phone every night. This is not to say that we would not have been compatible if we had first met in our freshman year. Rather, we would not have been likely to spend enough time getting to know each other due to the lack of immediately visible mutual interests. In fact, to be honest, I struggle even now to think of things we have in common. But maybe that’s what makes us enjoy each other’s company so much. When I look at my friendship with Joe, I wonder how many people I’ve known whom I never disliked, but simply didn’t take the time to get to know. Thanks to Joe, I have realized how little basis there is for the social divisions thatexist in every community. Since this realization, I have begun to make an even more determined effort to find friends in unexpected people and places.Q:26: Why does the speaker say Joe Ganz became one of his best friends?27: Where does the speaker spend most of his weekends?28: What has the speaker learned from his friendship with Joe?Passage 2It was a bad night for Lewis. His research in the neighboring town has taken longer than he expected. It was late and he was very tired when he drove home. He turned into his building’s parking lot, but all the spaces were full. He drove back out onto the street, looking for a parking space. The first block was full. The next block was almost empty. Lewis didn’t see a “no parking” sign, but he has expected that his parking were allowed there. Most the spaces would be filled. Then he saw a small parking lot with two free spaces. He was so glad to see them that he didn’t eventhink to read the sign by the entrance. He drove in, parked and hurried home to go to bed. The next morning he went back to the lot to get his car. It was gone. He ran home and telephoned the city police to say that his car had been stolen. It took the police only a minute to tell him what had happened: his car had been on a private lot. It had been taken away by the police. Lewis had to take a taxi to visit the city garage far from the city center. He had to pay a fee of 40 dollars to get his car back. In addition, he got a parking ticket, his first one ever in Greenville.Q:29: Where did Lewis intend to park his car when he came back from work one night?30: What did Lewis think had happened to his car the next morning?31: Where did Lewis finally get his car back?Passage 3Well, to pick up where we left off last time, I believe we agreed that creativity is a mysterious idea. It was those things we all recognize when we see it, but we don’t really understand what it is. We seem tofeel that some people are naturally creative, but we don’t know how they got that way. Is creativity a natural gift like good looks, or is it something that can be acquired like knowledge? Perhaps if we analyze the creative process carefully, we might get some insight into what it is and how it might work in our lives. The creative process has always been accepted as the source of all important work in the arts, but we should not think the creativity plays a role only in the arts. Every major scientific discovery began with someone imagining the world to look differently from the way others saw it. And this is what creativity is all about -- imagining the world in a new way. And despite what you may believe about the limits of your own creative imaginations, we all have the potential to imagine the world in an absolutely new way. In fact, you are born with it. It is your birth right as a human being. And what’s more, you use it every day, almost every moment of your life. Your creative imagination is what you use to make sense of your experiences. It’s your creative mind that gets meaning from chaos of experiences and brings order to your world.32. What did the speaker most probably discuss last time?33. What is the widely accepted idea about the creative process?34. What leads to major scientific discoveries according to the speaker?35. What does the speaker imply about the creative process?复合式听写：Students have been complaining more and more about stolen property. Radios, cell phones, bicycles, pocket calculators and books have all been reported stolen. Are there enough campus police to do the job? There are twenty officers in the campus security division. Their job is to handle crime, accidents, lost-and-found items and traffic problem。
2024年6月大学英语四级考试听力原文(第1套)
2024年6月大学英语四级考试听力原文（第1套）News Report OneSix 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.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.Markowitz said crews encountered heavy smoke coming from the second floor when they arrived.A team of about 25 firefighters then spent about 25 minutes extinguishing the flames.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.Town records list four apartments in the building.Due to smoke and heat damage, the four apartments were declared uninhabitable, and the six residents had to move to another place, officials said.No injuries were reported in connection with the fire.The Norwalk Fire Marshal is investigating the cause and origin of the fire.Questions 1 and 2 are based on the news report you have just heard.Question 1. Why did the six residents have to find another place to stay?Question 2. What does the news report say the Norwalk Fire Marshal is doing?News Report TwoA new study has cast doubt on historic research suggesting that the season or month of someone's birth is associated with an increased risk of certain mental health conditions.The study looks at symptoms of anxiety and depression among more than 70,000 older adults in Europe.A number of past studies have found the link between season of birth and mental health diagnoses.Researchers have suggested that such links could arise from various things.These include nutrient intake, sun exposure, climate, and disease exposure varying across the course of the year.However, evidence has been mixed.More recent studies have suggested that factors such as social class or economic background have more to do with these diagnoses than month of birth.Overall, the new study found no significant relationship between participants' month of birth and symptoms of depression or anxiety.There was some variability in some countries.In Poland, depressive symptoms fluctuated a little depending on birth month.In the Czech Republic, the same was true of anxiety symptoms.But on the whole, there was no systematic pattern.Questions 3 and 4 are based on the news report you have just heard.Question 3. What have a number of past studies found about season of birth?Question 4. What did the new study find about the relationship between participants' month of birth and symptoms of depression?New Report ThreeGenetic researchers in China have made a clone of a star police dog.The clone was born in a laboratory in Beijing in December.Tests show that the clone and her mother are almost identical genetically.The mother dog helped solve multiple murders and many other crimes.The clone has already performed better than traditionally bred dogs on several tests.If the clone continues to perform as well as expected, it could mean a huge reduction in the training time for police dogs, which usually takes about five years.The ultimate goal of scientists is to produce clones of talented police dogs that can be trained in months instead of years.However, this goal is not yet possible due to the current costs of the technology.This is not the first time a clone has been made of a star police dog.In South Korea, six clones began working with the police in 2008.Questions 5 to 7 are based on the news report you have just heard.Question 5. What do the researchers' tests show about the cloned dog?Question 6. What is the scientists' purpose in cloning police dogs?Question 7. Why does the news report say the scientists' goal is not yet possible?Conversation OneTom, did you see the article online about the new TV series based on the book The Three Body Problem?A colleague mentioned the book, but I've been so busy writing my thesis that 1 haven't been able to read for pleasure in months.Well, sounds like if you're going to read anything for fun, this is the book.It's written by a Chinese science fiction writer.I can't remember his name, but he's written three books in all, and The Three Body Problem is the first in the series.I don't want to say too much and spoil it for you, but it's definitely got some amazing technological and sociological concepts in it.It does sound like it would suit my taste, but if they are making a TV series based on it now, I don't know if I should read the book or watch the show first.I think it's better to read the book first.It's rare for the show or movie to be better than the book.And then, you just end up ruining the book for yourself, if the show isn't very good.When is the show supposed to start?I'm a bit overwhelmed with the amount of data I still need to collect to finish my thesis.But I still need to relax sometimes.I can't remember exactly.It's pretty soon, and it's going to be quite long.There are 24 episodes.Well, maybe you could download an electronic copy of the book and try to read it before the show starts.That's a good idea.And then, maybe we can watch the series together.Thanks for the tip, Alice.W: No problem.Questions 8 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.Question 8. How did the man get to know about the book The Three Body Problem?Question 9. What does the woman say she can't remember about the book's author?Question 10. What does the man have to do to finish his thesis?Question 11. What will the man most probably do first after the conversation?Conversation TwoHello, good afternoon.I have an inquiry to make.It's about the vegetarian food festival you are holding on the 19th of August at the Newcastle City Hall.Yes, of course. My name's Philip How can I help you?It says on your website that you are still looking for vendors, and I grow organic vegetables on my farm, as well as doing my own home baking.Would I be able to sell both the vegetables and items baked from them at the festival?That's exactly the type of thing we are looking for.We're getting close to the deadline, however.Do you prefer to fill out an application on the web, or to print it out and fill it in by hand and then post it back to us?Remember that you will have to have all your certificates to hand when you are filling out the forms, as the standards are high and they'll be carefully checked before anyone will be able to sell their produce at the event.I should be fine with doing it on your website, and I already have all my certificates, as we run a small farm shop too.But can you give me your details anyway?Sure. Please address it to the Organic Organization, Vendor Applications, 112 Queens Road, Newcastle, Northumbria.The postcode is NU 29 3LJ.Remember that the closing date is next Tuesday, the 28th of June.That's absolutely wonderful.Thank you so much for your help. Goodbye.Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.Question 12.Why does the woman call the man?Question 13. What is the man still looking for?Question 14. What does the man say they are getting close to?Question 15. What does the man finally ask the woman to remember?Passage OneSupporters call it "wild camping"; opponents call it "illegal camping".What both sides accept is that there has been a boom in the past few months, with increasing numbers of visitors pitching their tents on any bit of land they fancy in the UK.In part, this reflects the fact that official campsites have been wholly or partially closed, or are overflowing in a summer when fewer people are going abroad.It is also cheap, at a time when many are worried about what the economic future holds.But it may also be an expression of a desire for going outdoors- a response to the months of lockdown.Most of the coverage of the boom in wild camping has been negative.Camping in public parks has now been banned for August and the early part of September because campers dump litter, human waste, and even their tents on the grassland.Similar action has been taken even in Scotland, where camping is usually permitted on most of its open land.Clearly there have to be rules.It would make sense that wild campers need to ask for permission to camp from landowners, especially outside Scotland, where the law is farmore restrictive.It would be common sense for people to use small tents and leave no trace of their visit.They have been attracted by a patch of land this close to wilderness, and it is their responsibility to keep it that way.Questions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard.Question 16. Why has wild camping become popular in the UK?Question 17. Why is camping banned for part of the summer in public parks?Question 18. What does the speaker suggest campers do?Passage TwoImagine boating down the Amazon River, minding your own business calmly keeping an eye out for alarmingly large snakes- and a curious pink dolphin appears to swim alongside.While this may seem like a mythical creature, pink dolphins do exist in the Amazon region.The Amazon river dolphin is a giant among its species.It can measure up to 2 meters long and weigh around 204 kilograms.Size isn't the only thing that sets the Amazon river dolphin apart.Thriving in South American rivers and temporary lakes caused by seasonal flooding, this freshwater dolphin is sometimes shockingly pink.Although born gray, males of the species are easily identified as they enter adulthood by a decisive pink shade.Their unusual coloring is believed to be the result of scar tissue from dolphin fights-- whether play-fighting or a serious bid for a mate.The deeper the pink, the more attractive the males are believed to be, and the older the male, the more pink it will have.There's also a theory that this color helps the dolphins more readily blend in with their surroundings.During heavy rains, rivers along the Amazon rainforest turn a pink shade, and with it male dolphins are harder to detect.The Amazon wetland system, fed by the Amazon River, is a crucial place for pink dolphins to breed, and since 2018 has been granted internationally protected status.Questions 19 to 21 are based on the passage you have just heard.Question 19. What does the passage say about pink dolphins?Question 20. What is the unusual coloring of pink dolphins believed to originate in?Question 21. What has become of the Amazon wetland system since 2018?Passage ThreeIn a new Merrill Lynch/Age Wave survey, a full 70% of the early adults said they received financial support from their parents in the past yearand 58% said they couldn't afford their current lifestyles without it.The most common types of financial support include cell phone plans, food, school costs and car expenses.Parental financial support of early adults, said Ken Dychtwald, CEO of Age Wave, is "the new normal".But 64% of the young adults surveyed said parents' financial support to children age 25 to 34 is "a bad thing", because it makes those kids dependent.By contrast, only 29% thought supporting men and women age 18 to 24 is bad; the remaining 71% thought that assistance "helps the adult children get ahead".Dychtwald believes the young women and men surveyed were saying that by 25 younger adults ought to be financially independent.In fact, the respondents said, financial independence defines adulthood."Financial independence is something they were struggling with and challenged by. And it scared them a bit," Dychtwald said.One big reason they're struggling is attributed to college loans, of which the average amounts to $37,000.Many of the parents have taken on college loans for the kids, too, sometimes at the expense of their own finances.In the survey, 60% of early adults define financial success as being debt-fee.Whether that's likely, or even possible, anytime soon, is anyone's guess.Questions 22 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard.Question 22. What do we learn from a new survey by Merrill Lynch/Age Wave?Question 23. Why did most young adults in the survey say financial support to children aged 25 to 34 is a bad thing?Question 24. What did the respondents in the survey say regarding financial independence?Question 25. What is one big reason young adults are struggling?。
23年6月四级听力原文
23年6月四级听力原文英文回答：The text is a transcript of a radio broadcast about the upcoming 2023 June CET-4 exam. The broadcast provides information about the exam format, registration process, and exam preparation.1. What is the name of the exam?The name of the exam is the College English Test Band 4 (CET-4).2. When is the exam?The exam is on June 11, 2023.3. What is the format of the exam?The exam consists of four sections: listeningcomprehension, reading comprehension, vocabulary and grammar, and writing.4. What is the registration process for the exam?Registration for the exam begins on March 1, 2023 and ends on April 15, 2023. Candidates can register online or by mail.5. What are some tips for preparing for the exam?There are several tips for preparing for the exam, including:Start studying early and set aside regular study time.Focus on improving your listening, reading, vocabulary, and grammar skills.Take practice exams to familiarize yourself with the format of the exam.Get a good night's sleep before the exam and arrive at the exam venue on time.中文回答：1. 考试名称是什么？考试名称为大学英语四级考试（CET-4）。
2023年6月英语四级听力原文第二套
2023年6月英语四级听力原文第二套全文共6篇示例，供读者参考篇1My Summer Vacation AdventuresHi! My name is Emily and I'm 10 years old. I just finished 4th grade and I'm really excited for summer vacation! School is fun and all, but there's nothing quite like those long, lazy summer days with no homework or tests. This summer is going to be especially awesome because my family is going on a big trip. We're driving all the way from our home in Ohio to Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming!The drive will take forever - probably like a million hours. But Mom and Dad say we're going to stop at some really cool places along the way. First up is Indianapolis, Indiana. Did you know the Indianapolis 500 race is held there every year? We're going to go to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and take a tour. I'm not that into cars myself, but I hear it's pretty neat to see where they hold such a famous race.After Indianapolis, we're headed to Kansas City, Missouri. I'm really excited about this stop because we're going to watch myfavorite baseball team, the Cleveland Guardians, play against the Kansas City Royals! Go Guardians! My brother Tommy is secretly hoping the Royals win, but there's no way. Our pitching is too good this year.The drive from Kansas City to Denver, Colorado will probably feel like it takes a million years too. But Denver seems like it'll be worth it. We're going to go up in the mountains and ride anold-timey narrow gauge railroad train. Those trains are so tiny compared to regular trains! I just hope nobody gets stuck having to sit backwards. That makes me a little queasy.After Denver, we'll finally make it to Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming. That's where we're going to spend most of our vacation time. Yellowstone is famous for its geysers, hot springs, and wildlife like bears, bison, and elk. I can't wait to see Old Faithful, the most iconic geyser that erupts every 90 minutes or so shooting hot water way up into the air!One of the coolest things we're doing in Yellowstone is going on a horseback trail ride. I've never been on a real horse before, just ponies at a petting zoo. Apparently there are over 1,000 miles of trails in Yellowstone though, so plenty of space to explore on horseback. Mom is a little nervous about it but I'm not worried at all. How hard can it be?We're also going to check out the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone River. The pictures I've seen make it look absolutely massive, like a huge crack in the earth. And the waterfall that goes over the edge is supposed to be breathtaking. I'll have to be really careful and watch my step though. I definitely don't want to go tumbling over that giant cliff!Another thing I can't wait for is seeing the Yellowstone hot springs up close. The bright colors are so pretty - blues, greens, oranges, and reds all blending together. I've read the colors come from different types of bacteria and minerals in the water. As long as it doesn't smell too bad, I think it'll be amazing to see in person. Maybe I can even collect a sample to examine under a microscope when I get home.Whew, I'm getting tired just thinking about everything we're going to pack into our Yellowstone trip! We'll probably need a vacation after our vacation to recuperate. But I know it'll be an adventure I'll never forget and definitely the highlight of my summer break. I'll tell you all about our trip when I get back to school in the fall. Well, if I can manage to pay attention in class after being a wild nature explorer all summer that is!篇2Hi everyone! My name is Lily and I'm 8 years old. I love going to school and learning new things every day. Today I want to tell you all about my favorite subjects and what I've been up to lately in class.One of my favorite subjects is science. I think science is so cool because you get to learn about how the world works. Like why things fall down instead of floating up into the sky. Or why the sky is blue instead of green or purple. My science teacher Mr. Martin always does these amazing experiments to show us scientific concepts.Just last week, we learned about chemical reactions by mixing vinegar and baking soda together in a bottle. When you combine them, it makes this crazy fizzing reaction as carbon dioxide gas is released. It was like making a mini volcano erupt right on our desks! I loved watching the baking soda and vinegar fizz up almost to the top of the bottle. Science experiments make the concepts we learn so much more tangible and fun.In math class, we've been learning about fractions. I'll be honest, fractions were really confusing for me at first. Having to deal with a numerator and denominator made my head spin. But our teacher Mrs. Rodriguez is so good at breaking it downstep-by-step. She uses visual aids like cutting up rectangles andcircles into fractions to help us understand what the numbers actually represent.Now I've got a good handle on identifying fractions, and we're working on adding and subtracting fractions with the same denominators. Last week we had a class competition to see who could solve the most fraction math problems correctly. I was so proud because I got 9 out of 10 right! Fractions don't seem so intimidating anymore.Another favorite of mine is art class with Ms. Jackson. We get to do all sorts of fun projects like painting, drawing, sculpting with clay, and more. A couple weeks ago, we learned about complementary colors and how they make each other look brighter and more vibrant. We each got a canvas to paint complementary color designs on using brushes and acrylic paints.I chose to use orange and blue as my complementary colors.I painted big, bold strokes of blue all over the canvas first. Then I added in curved lines and shapes using the bright orange paint. Whenever the orange intersected with the blue, the colors seemed to just pop off the canvas! It looked so vivid and energetic. I was really proud of my complementary color artwork.English class has been fun too because we're studying poetry. Our teacher Mr. Greene has us analyze poems to identify things like rhyme scheme, imagery, metaphors, and themes. Then we get to try writing our own poems using some of those same devices and literary techniques.Last week I wrote a poem about my dog Rufus. I used rhyming couplets and tried to incorporate lots of descriptive imagery and sensory details. Like how his fur feels soft as cotton when I pat his head. Or how his bark sounds like a anchor chain rattling on a ship's deck. Mr. Greene said I did a great job painting a vivid picture with my words when he read my poem to the class.I'm pretty much the kickball champion because I can kick that ball SO far. The other day I landed a kick that went soaring clear over the playground fence! Everyone was super impressed. Unfortunately the ball landed in Mr. Taylor's veggie garden next door, but no harm done. It just got a little mud on it.Well, I could go on and on, but I don't want to take up too much more of your time. School keeps me busy but I'm learning so many interesting new things every week. I feel like my brain is just an insatiable sponge, soaking up all kinds of knowledge. Thanks for listening to me ramble about my latest adventures atschool. Being a kid is hard work but it's also a ton of fun! Talk to you all again soon.篇3Listening Passage 2Hi everyone! My name is Emily and I'm 10 years old. I'm in the 5th grade at Oakwood Elementary School. Today I want to tell you all about my school and what a typical day is like for me.I wake up at 6:30 every morning because my bus comes at 7:15. My mom makes me breakfast - usually cereal or oatmeal and orange juice. Then I brush my teeth, get dressed in my school uniform (navy blue polo shirt and khaki pants), and head out the door with my backpack.The bus ride takes about 20 minutes. I sit with my best friend Sophia and we talk about our homework or what we're going to do at recess that day. When we get to school at 7:35, we line up outside our classroom door until the bell rings at 7:45.Our teacher, Mrs. Johnson, is really nice. She makes learning fun with songs, games, and hands-on activities. First up is reading class where we're working on comprehension strategies like making predictions and visualizing what we read. After thatis writing, where we're currently learning how to write persuasive essays.At 9:30 we have a 15 minute snack break. I usually have an apple or granola bar from home. Then it's time for math, which is my favorite subject. We're learning long division now which is pretty challenging but satisfying once you get it. Last is science where we just started a unit on ecosystems and habitats.The best part of the day is lunch and recess from 11:30 to 12:30. I pack a lunch - my mom makes me a sandwich, carrots, a granola bar, and a juice box. At recess, Sophia and I love playing on the swings and monkey bars. We also really enjoy hanging out with our other friends like Aisha, Michael, and Jacob.After lunch, we have social studies where we're studying the history of our state. Then we have P.E. twice a week on Mondays and Wednesdays. I'm on the school soccer team too which practices after school on Tuesdays and Thursdays.Art class is my other favorite part of the week on Fridays. We get to draw, paint, sculpt with clay - I just love being creative. At the end of every day, we have storytime where Mrs. Johnson reads us a chapter book. Right now it's the latest book in the Harry Potter series.The bell rings at 2:45 to dismiss us for the day. I take the bus home, have a snack, and start my homework. I try to get it all done before dinner at 6:00. After that, I relax by playing outside, reading, or watching a show. I go to bed around 8:30 to get a good night's sleep before doing it all again the next day!Even though school is a lot of work, I genuinely enjoy it. My classes are interesting, my teachers care about me, and I have wonderful friends. I feel like I'm learning so much every single day. What did you think about a day in the life of this 5th grader? Let me know if you have any other questions!篇4Hey guys! It's me, Tommy. I'm a 4th grader at Riverside Elementary School. I had the craziest day yesterday and I just have to tell you all about it!So you know how my older sister Stephanie is in college, right? Well, she had to take this big test called the CET-4 Listening Comprehension exam. It's some kind of really important English test that all college students in China have to pass before they can graduate. Steph has been studying like crazy for weeks!Anyway, yesterday was the big day for her exam. Of course, my parents were freaking out, making sure she got a good night's sleep, ate a healthy breakfast, didn't stay up too late studying, etc. They were driving her nuts! But I think they were just really nervous for her.Steph had to be at the exam site, which was at a different university across town, super early in the morning. Like 7am early! My dad drove her there before the sun even came up. I'm not even awake at that hour on a school day. I don't know how she did it.Well, a few hours later, my mom and I went to pick her up after the exam was over. We were waiting outside and I could see Steph coming out with all her test materials. She looked completely exhausted, like a zombie!When she got in the car, Mom started firing a million questions at her. "How did it go? Was it hard? Do you think you passed? Which sections gave you trouble?" And so on. Steph was too wiped out to really answer anything.On the ride home, she finally told us a little bit about the exam. Apparently, there were like 5 different sections testing different kinds of listening skills. She said one part had just conversations between two people that she had to answerquestions about. Another section was lectures from university professors on scientific topics that she had to take notes on. Wild, right?There was also a section with listening passages about the news and current events. Apparently one of the passages was about some big technological breakthrough that had happened recently. I can't remember what it was exactly, but Steph said it was pretty interesting.Another section was random audio clips from daily life, like announcements at a train station, conversations at a restaurant, stuff like that. Steph had to listen carefully and answer questions proving she understood the context.The last section was the hardest according to Steph - it was tons of mini conversations between multiple speakers happening all at once! She had to try to focus and pick out important details from all the chit-chat going on. Can you imagine how confusing that must have been? I would've been so lost!Overall, Steph said the whole exam was just draining. Having to stay focused and concentrate so hard on understanding all that English for over 2 hours straight completely wiped her out mentally. No wonder she looked like a zombie afterwards!When we got home, Steph passed out on the couch for a nap immediately. She slept for like 4 hours before finally getting up for dinner. Even then, she seemed out of it still.I just can't believe they make college students go through exams that intense. It's no wonder my sister has been stressing so much about preparing for months. I'll tell you one thing - I am NOT looking forward to having to take huge tests like that when I get to university!Anyways, that's the full scoop on Steph's crazy CET-4 Listening exam day. She finds out her score results in a couple weeks, so wish her luck! I'll be sure to let you guys know if she passed or not. Fingers crossed for her!Alright, that's all for this incredibly long story time from me. I'll catch you all later! This is Tommy signing off.篇5Hi everyone! My name is Timmy and I'm 8 years old. Today I'm going to tell you all about my summer vacation last year. It was the best summer ever!It started off when school let out in June. Me and my best friend Tommy were so excited. No more teachers, no morebooks, no more homework for a whole 3 months! Our parents said we could have a sleepover on the first night of summer to celebrate. We stayed up really late watching movies and eating popcorn and candy. The next morning we had a huge tummyache but it was worth it!A few days later, my whole family went on a big road trip. We drove for what felt like forever and ever in our minivan. My little sister Susie wouldn't stop crying and asking "Are we there yet?" Mom and Dad seemed pretty frustrated. But I liked looking out the window and seeing all the different landscapes go by.Finally after like a bajillion hours, we arrived at the Grand Canyon! It was so massive and majestic. We went on a little hike along the rim trail. The views were breathtaking. You could see for miles and miles across the layered red rocky canyon. Our tour guide Sarah told us all about how the canyon was carved out over millions of years by the Colorado River. It was awesome but I got tired pretty quick from all the walking.The next day, we visited an old abandoned gold mining town called Calico. It was like stepping back in time to the Wild Wild West! All the buildings were made of wood and there were hitching posts for horses. We went into the saloon andpretended to drink sasparilla. I dressed up as a cowboy and posed for pictures. Tommy would have loved it!After Calico, we drove to Los Angeles. The traffic was crazy, with cars everywhere. The city seemed so huge and crowded after coming from our small town. Our hotel was right next to the beach in Santa Monica. I had never seen the Pacific Ocean before! We spent two days just hanging out on the beach, swimming, building sandcastles, and trying to catch little crabs and fish in the tidal pools. Susie got sunburnt pretty bad because she didn't wear enough sunscreen.One of the days in LA we went to Universal Studios. That was definitely the highlight of the trip for me! We went on the Mummy roller coaster, the Jurassic Park river ride, and got to explore the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. I loved the haunted houses and seeing all the cool movie props and sets. Dad showed us whereabouts different famous scenes were filmed on the studio tour. It felt like being transported into another world!On the way back home, we stopped in Las Vegas for a night. The hotels there were gigantic! Everything was bright and flashy with so many lights and sounds. We went to see the volcano show at the Mirage which was an awesome display of fire and smoke erupting from the fake volcano. The next morning, wehad an amazing brunch buffet with any food you can imagine. I ate so many waffles, pancakes, and chocolate!Finally, we made it back home after almost 3 weeks on the road. I had so many fun adventures and got to see so many incredible sights. As much as I loved the vacation though, I was also really happy and relieved to be back in my own room, sleeping in my cozy bed. There's no place like home!That was my awesome 2023 summer trip with my family. What did you do for your summer vacation? I can't wait to make more fun memories this summer. Maybe we'll go to Disneyland or camp in the mountains. Whatever it is, I'm sure it'll be an adventure! Thanks for reading, gotta go, my mom is calling me for dinner!篇6It was a sunny morning and I was so excited to go to school! My mom made my favorite breakfast - chocolate chip pancakes! After I got dressed, I put on my brand new light-up sneakers that blink different colors. I grabbed my Paw Patrol backpack and ran out the door.On the bus ride, I sat next to my best friend Timmy. We talked about our awesome weekend playing video games andwatching movies. Timmy got a new bike for his birthday so he invited me over to try it out after school. I couldn't wait!When we got to school, our teacher Mrs. Anderson was waiting at the front door. "Good morning class! I have a surprise for you today," she said with a big smile. We all cheered because we love surprises.Mrs. Anderson told us we were going on a field trip to the zoo! I raised my hand really high because I knew the answer to her next question. "Who can name some animals we might see at the zoo?" I shouted out "Monkeys! Lions! Elephants!" A couple other kids yelled out "Tigers! Snakes! Pandas!" We were all so excited.On the bus ride to the zoo, we sang songs about animals like "The Ants Go Marching" and "Five Little Monkeys Jumping on the Bed." When we finally arrived, I could hardly sit still in my seat! The first thing I saw when I got off the bus was the biggest giraffe I've ever seen, munching on leaves. Its long blue tongue kept sticking out to grab more leaves. So cool!We followed the zookeeper, who was our guide for the day, down an rocky path surrounded by trees and flowers. He stopped to show us a family of meerkats standing up straight and looking around. The zookeeper said they take turns beingthe lookout animal to watch for predators. One of them let out a super loud bark sound!Next the zookeeper brought us over to the gorilla area. There was a huge glass window so we could get up close. A gorilla mother was holding her baby close and grooming its fur. The dad gorilla was beating his chest and making loud hooting noises. The zookeeper said that's how gorillas show they're strong. I tried imitating the chest beating but I'm not very strong yet!For lunch we had a picnic near the elephant habitat. I've never seen elephants in real life before! They were gigantic, using their long trunks to scoop up food into their mouths. The zookeeper gave us some lettuce and carrots to feed the elephants through a fence. When an elephant took a carrot from my hand with its trunk, it felt so weird and rubbery! An elephant behind the fence starting spraying water from its trunk which made everyone laugh.After lunch, we went to the reptile house where it was warm and humid inside. We saw all kinds of snakes, lizards, and frogs behind the glass. The zookeeper got to hold a baby alligator! He told us that alligators are closely related to dinosaurs. We got to touch its bumpy skin and see its powerful jaws up close.The last stop on the zoo tour was the polar bear area. There was a huge pool with an underwater viewing area where we could watch the bears swim. A polar bear swam right up to the glass window and opened its mouth, making claw marks on the glass with its massive paws. I was a little scared at first, but the zookeeper said the bear was just playing. Polar bears are SO huge!On the bus ride back to school, I was completely exhausted from walking around the zoo all day. But I had so much fun seeing all the cool animals! I can't wait to go to the zoo again soon. Next time, I'm going to bring my camera to take pictures of everything. Today was one of the best days ever!。
6月完整版英语四级听力真题原文
6月完整版英语四级听力真题原文留学生能听懂老师讲课是做研究的前提，所以听力在外语学习中的重要性再强调也不过分。
下面是店铺整理的英语听力真题，希望能帮到大家!【Passages】Passage OneThe massive decline in sleep happened so slowly and quietly that few seemed to notice the trend. Was it because of the growing attraction of the Internet, video games and endless TV channels? Never disconnecting from work? No matter how it happened, millions of Americans are putting their health, quality of life and even length of life in danger.New evidence shows why getting enough sleep is a top priority. Some 40% of Americans get less than 7 hours of shut-eye on week nights. "The link between sleep and health, and bad sleep and disease is becoming clearer and clearer." says Lawrence Alberstaine, a sleep expert at Harvard University. For example, sleep duration has declined from some 8 hours in the 1950s to 7 in recent years. At the same time, high blood pressure has become an increasing problem. Blood pressure and heart rate are typically at their lowest levels during sleep. People who sleep less tend to have higher blood pressure, heart attack, diabetes, weight gain and other problems.Sleeping better may help fight off illness. "When people are sleep-derived, there are higher levels of stress hormones in their bodies which can decrease immune function." says Doctor Felice, of Northwestern University in Chicago. A university of Chicago study shows people who sleep well live longer. So say good night sooner and it may help you stay active and vital to a ripe old age.Q16. What is the speaker mainly talking about?Q17. What do we learn from the talk about today's Americans?Q18. What does the speaker say will happen to people who lack sleep?Passage TwoParents and teachers will tell you not to worry when applying for a place at a university. But in the same breath will remind you that it is the most important decision of your life.The first decision is your choice of course. It will depend on what you want to get out of university, what you are good at and what you enjoy. The next decision is where to apply. Aim high but within reason. Do you have the right combination of subjects and are your expected grades likely to meet entry requirements? The deadline is January 15th. But it is best to submit your application early because universities begin work as soon as forms start rolling in.The most important part of the application is the much feared personal statement. This is your chance to convey boundless enthusiasm for the subject. So economy of expression is foremost. Omit dull and ineffective generalities and make sure you give concrete examples.Admissions officers read every personal statement that arrives. It is not convincing if you say you have chosen the subject because you enjoy it. You have to get across what it is about a particular area that has inspired you. They will look for evidence that you have reflected and thought about the subject.Applicants should be honest. There is no point saying you run marathons, if you are going to be out of breath arriving at the interview on the second floor.Q19. What is the first decision you should make in preparing to apply for a place at a university?Q20. What is the most important part of the application?Q21. What must applicants do in their personal statements?Passage ThreeIt is widely believed that German invented the first car in 1885. It was actually a tricycle with a petrol motor at the rear. Soon, members of the royal family and other wealthy people took up motoring as a sport. Many of the early cars had 2 seats. There were no petrol pumps and few garages, so every driver had to be his own engineer for the frequent breakdowns.By 1905, cars began to look like cars of today, with head lamps, wind screen, rubble tires and number plates. Henry Ford's Model T introduced in America in 1909 was cheaper because it was made on the assembly line. It brought cars closer towards the reach of ordinary people. With the popularity of the car, registration became a must in 1903 with the motor car act. Competency tests were introduced in 1935.Today, the legal driving age for a car in the UK is 17. You are not allowed to drive a car unsupervised until you have passed a driving test. In 1958, Britain celebrated the opening of its first motor way –the Preston Bypass. Until then, no one really understood what a motor way was, not even the laborers who were building it. The bypass held a new era in motor travel and was greeted with excitement and optimism. Service stations came with the motor way and the legend of the transport cafe was born. Of course, the service station has diversified greatly. But whether it’s an English-cooked breakfast or a coffee and a sandwich, one thing has remained the same: the prices.Q22. What does the speaker say about the first motor car?Q23. What was the problem with the early cars in Britain?Q24. Why did Henry Ford's Model T cars cost less?Q25. What do we learn about the Preston Bypass? 【Conversations】Conversation OneM: So, Linzy, do you like to text message on your cell phone?W: Yeah, I text message a lot.M: I don't do it so much. I prefer to make a call if I'm in a hurry.W: Yeah, I go both ways. Sometimes I don’t really want to talk to the person. I just want to ask them one question, so it's much easier for me just to text message. If I call them, I'll have to have a long conversation.M: Yeah, I can see what you mean. But I get off the phone pretty quickly when I call. I'm not a big talker.W: Yeah, that's true. You don't talk a lot.M: So are you fast at writing the messages with your thumb?W: Well, when I first got a cell phone, I was so slow. I thought I would never text message. But then people kept text messaging me, so I felt obliged to learn how to text message. So now I'm pretty fast. What about you?M: Actually I have the opposite problem. When I first got my cell phone, I thought it was so cool to text message all my friends who have one, and I was pretty fast with my thumb then. But it seems like now I don't use it so much, I've got slower actually.W: Yeah, I think text messaging actually is what you have to do with your age. For example, people in high school, they text message a lot. But I ask my father if he texted messages, and guess what he said?M: What?W: He said he'd never text message. He thinks it's very childish and unprofessional to text message.M: Yeah, I can see what he means. It's considered pretty informal to text message to someone.Questions 8 to 11 are based on the conversation you've just heard.Q8: What does the man say about himself?Q9: What does the woman tend to do while she is on the phone?Q10: Why did the man text message all his friends when he first got his cell phone?Q11: What does the woman's father think of text messaging?。
23英语六月四级听力原文
23英语六月四级听力原文The June 2023 English listening test for the College English Test (CET-4) in China was challenging for many students. The test included various listening passages covering a range of topics, including academic lectures, conversations between students, and interviews with professors. The passages were delivered at a relativelyfast pace, which made it difficult for some students to catch every detail. Additionally, the speakers in the passages had different accents, which added another layer of difficulty for the test-takers.One of the main challenges that students faced during the listening test was understanding the academic lectures. The topics of the lectures varied from history and science to literature and sociology. The complexity of the vocabulary and the speed at which the information was delivered made it hard for some students to grasp the main points. As a result, many students struggled to answer the questions related to the lectures.Another aspect of the listening test that posed a challenge for the students was the conversations between students. The dialogues were often casual and includedslang and informal language, which some students found difficult to follow. Moreover, the speakers in the conversations had different accents, including British and American, which added to the confusion for the test-takers.Furthermore, the interviews with professors also proved to be challenging for many students. The professors spoke about their research and academic interests, using specialized vocabulary that was unfamiliar to some students. Additionally, the speed at which the professors spoke madeit hard for the students to fully comprehend the content of the interviews.In addition to the linguistic challenges, some students also struggled with the technical aspects of the listening test. The audio quality in the test room was not optimal, and some students reported difficulty hearing the passages clearly. This added to the overall stress and anxiety ofthe test experience.Overall, the June 2023 CET-4 listening test presented a significant challenge for many students. The combination of fast-paced passages, diverse accents, and complex vocabulary made it difficult for test-takers to fully understand and respond to the questions. Moving forward, it is important for students to practice listening to avariety of accents and to work on expanding their vocabulary to better prepare for future listening tests.。