英语四六级听力练习

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英语四级听力需注意的14类关键词

英语四级听力需注意的14类关键词

英语四级听力需注意的14类关键词四六级考试日益临近,听力,尤其是六级听力的练习必须坚持。

听力练习也有技巧,六级听力语速快,有一定的难度,有些词句听不到,下面就来教你抓住关键词,把握重要信息。

下面一起来看看吧。

原则一:段首段尾句开门见山;首段转折原则二:总结性信息to sum up, in brief, in particular, in short all inall, generally speaking, conclude, conclusion, in aword, so, you see in fact, we can say, ok, anyway, in the end原则三:重复性信息实词重复原则四:引用处专有名词:人名+机构+职位原则五:设问句一般疑问听升调;特殊疑问5W+1H原则六:对比转折处明显转折:although, though, even though, despite, in spite1/ 3of, however, but, yet, while,whatever隐含转折:not…but…, instead, in contrast, on the contrary, far from…, on the other hand,rather than, more…than…, otherwise, unlike, not so much…as...特殊含义词转折:unexpected, unexpectedly, surprise, surprisingly, unfortunate,unfortunately原则七:因果关系处明显因果:because, for, as, since, in that, be due to, given, considering, as long as, if, when,while, so, so that, therefore, thereby, as a result, consequently, accordingly, thus, hence,so…that…, so…as to…, then…隐含因果:lead to, cause, reflect, result in, give rise to, derive from, result from, portray,present, bespeak, require, suggest, on the basis of, represent, be based on, for the reasonthat…, rely on, spring fro m, make, underlying…原则八:定义处we call it... so called... term be defined that is...原则九:建议意见处you should, suggest, recommend, tips, advice, had better do, how about, what about,why not, why don’t you, if I were youhow does…sound?2/ 3原则十:强调处especially, new theory, indeed, certainly, just remember, and again, most importantly原则十一:举例处for example, for instance, such as, take…, take…for example 原则十二:解释处which means…, that is to say…, meant that, known as, for short原则十三:实意重读处重读转移(一句话,在不做任何特殊重读时,其重音应该落在这句话最后一个实词的重读音节处)原则十四:数字信息处记录数字,听清单位,比较关系是关键上文提到的这些关键词希望大家熟练复习,听力考试时应对较快的语速也可以比较从容了。

2016年6月英语四级听力真题及答案

2016年6月英语四级听力真题及答案

2016年6月英语四级听力真题及答案英语四级听力真题Section ADirections:In this section,you will hear three news reports。

At the end of each news report,you will hear two or three questions。

Both the news report and the questions will be spoken only once。

After you hear a question,you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A),B),C)and D)。

Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet1with a single line through the centre。

Questions1and2are based on the news report you have just heard。

1。

A)The International Labor Organization’s key objective。

B)The basic social protection for the most vulnerable。

C)Rising unemployment worldwide。

D)Global economic recovery。

2。

A)Many countries have not taken measures to create enough jobs。

B)Few countries know how to address the current economic crisis。

C)Few countries have realized the seriousness of the current crisis。

英语四级的听力练习资源推荐

英语四级的听力练习资源推荐

英语四级的听力练习资源推荐英语四级考试是大多数大学生必须参加的英语考试之一。

在四级考试中,听力部分占据了相当大的比重。

因此,为了提高听力水平并顺利通过考试,选择适当的听力练习资源非常重要。

下面是我为大家推荐的几种优质的英语四级听力练习资源。

一、新东方在线新东方在线是一家知名的在线教育机构,他们提供了丰富的英语四级听力练习资源。

他们的课程内容由资深的外教团队精心录制,涵盖了各个难度层次的听力材料。

学生可以根据自己的水平选择不同的练习内容,从而逐步提高听力技巧。

二、四六级在线四六级在线是一个专门为大学生提供英语四六级考试辅导的网站,其提供的听力练习资源非常丰富。

该网站每天推送不同主题的听力练习,内容包括新闻、讲座、对话等。

通过反复练习这些听力材料,学生可以提高自己的听力理解能力。

三、国外电视剧和电影观看国外的电视剧和电影是一个非常有效的英语听力练习方式。

选择一些有英文字幕的电视剧或者电影,先通过阅读字幕来理解对话内容,然后再尝试通过听力来理解对话。

这种方式可以帮助学生提高英语听力技巧,并且让他们更好地了解西方文化。

四、英语四级真题听力参考过去的英语四级试题听力部分也是提高听力水平的有效方式。

可以从教材、辅导书或者一些在线资源中找到以往的真题听力部分,通过反复听写这些真题来提高自己的听力水平。

这样的练习不仅可以让学生熟悉考试的形式,还可以让他们熟悉一些常见的听力题型和技巧。

五、语言学习应用目前市面上有许多专门的语言学习应用,比如得到、沪江网校等。

这些应用提供了丰富的英语听力材料,并且配备了专业的语音识别技术,可以帮助学生纠正发音错误并提高听力水平。

这些应用通常根据学生的水平和需求提供个性化的学习计划,非常适合自主学习的学生。

通过以上几种听力练习资源的推荐,相信大家可以找到适合自己的资源来提高英语四级听力水平。

在使用这些资源进行听力练习时,一定要注意耐心和坚持,保持良好的学习习惯。

只有不断地练习和积累,才能取得更好的听力成绩。

英语四六级过级必备-四级听力真题高频150核心词-L

英语四六级过级必备-四级听力真题高频150核心词-L

四级听力真题高频150核心词1. request [rɪˈkwest] vt.请求;要求2. reception [rɪˈsepʃn] n.接待处;反响3. underneath [ˌʌndəˈni:θ] adv.在下面;在…表象之下4. speed bump 路面减速装置5. castle [ˈkɑ:sl] n.城堡6. murder [ˈmɜ:də(r)] n&v.谋杀;杀戮7. narrow sth. down 减少;限制;缩小8. motionless [ˈməʊʃnləs] adj.不动的,静止的;9. countless [ˈkaʊntləs] adj.无数的,多得数不清的10. division [dɪˈvɪʒn] n.部门11. revolution [ˏrevəˈlu:ʃn] n.革命;大变革12. specify [ˈspesɪfaɪ] vt.指定;详述13. credit point 学分;信用点14. certificate [səˈtɪfɪkət] n.证明书;文凭,结业证书15. elevator [ˈelɪveɪtə(r)] n.电梯16. consult [kənˈsʌlt] vi.咨询;商议,商量17. generous [ˈdʒenərəs] adj.慷慨的,大方的18. suspend [səˈspend] v.暂停;延缓19. revenue [ˈrevənju:] n.收入20. applause [əˈplɔ:z] n.掌声;喝彩21. maintain [meɪnˈteɪn] vt.保持;保养;维修22. era [ˈɪərə] n.年代;历史时期,时代23. fuel [ˈfju:əl] n.燃料v.给…加燃料,给…加油24. assemble [əˈsembl] vt.& vi.收集;组装25. respectful [rɪˈspektfl] adj.恭敬的;有礼貌的26. standardized ['stændədaɪzd] adj.标准的,定型的27. accuracy [ˈækjərəsɪ] n.准确性28. candidate [ˈkændɪdət] n.候选人29. appeal to [əˈpi:l] 呼吁;吸引30. application [ˌæplɪˈkeɪʃn] n.适用,应用;申请31. battery [ˈbætri] n.电池32. taxpayer [ˈtækspeɪə(r)] n.纳税人33. property [ˈprɒpəti] n.特性,属性;财产,地产34. border [ˈbɔ:də(r)] n.边界;国界35. dominate [ˈdɒmɪneɪt] v.支配,影响36. casualty [ˈkæʒuəlti] n.伤亡;(人数)事故;死伤者37. capacity [kəˈpæsəti] n.能力38. vacant [ˈveɪkənt] adj.空缺的;未被占用的39. export [ˈekspɔ:t] v. &n. 出口40. trustworthy [ˈtrʌstwɜ:ði] adj.值得信赖的41. standstill [ˈstændstɪl] n.停顿;停止42. attack [əˈtæk] n.&v.攻击;抨击43. be allergic to [əˈlɜ:dʒɪk] 对…过敏44. supervisor [ˈsu:pəvaɪzə(r)] n.监督者,管理者45. gear [gɪə(r)] n.齿轮;排挡;装备46. compatible [kəmˈpætəbl] adj.兼容的,相容的;和谐的47. ownership [ˈəʊnəʃɪp] n.所有权;所有;所有制48. insurance [ɪnˈʃɔ:rəns] n.保险49. capture [ˈkæptʃə(r)] vt.夺得;引起(注意、想象、兴趣)50. reliable [rɪˈlaɪəbl] adj.可靠的51. lodge [lɒdʒ] 小屋,草屋;度假屋;山庄52. courtyard [ˈkɔ:tjɑ:d] n.庭院,院子53. route [ru:t] n.路线54. upgrade [ˌʌpˈgreɪd] vt.使升级;改善55. counsel [ˈkaʊnsl] n.建议;协商,讨论vt.劝告,建议;提供专业咨询56. insult [ɪnˈsʌlt] vt.辱骂;侮辱57. controversy [ˈkɒntrəvɜ:si] n.争论58. permission [pəˈmɪʃn] n.允许;批准59. crash [kræʃ] v.&n. 碰撞60. stable [ˈsteɪbl] adj.稳定的61. expert [ˈekspɜ:t] n.专家adj.熟练的;内行的62. statement [ˈsteɪtmənt] n.声明;陈述63. monitor ['mɒnɪtər] v.监视;检查64. estimate [ˈestɪmət] vt.估计,估算65. mystery [ˈmɪstri] n.秘密;神秘的事物66. council [ˈkaʊnsl] n.委员会67. fierce [fɪəs] adj.猛烈的;狂暴的68. curiosity [ˌkjʊəriˈɒsəti] n.好奇心69. hazard [ˈhæzəd] n.危险;冒险的事70. proverb [ˈprɒvɜ:b] n.谚语,格言71. immune [ɪˈmju:n] adj.有免疫力的;不受影响的72. boost [bu:st] vt.促进,提高73. straightforward [ˌstreɪtˈfɔ:wəd] adj.坦率的;简单的74. investment [ɪnˈvestmənt] n.投资75. ensure [ɪn'ʃʊə(r)] vt.确保76. approve [əˈpru:v] v.赞成,同意77. recovery [rɪˈkʌvərɪ] n.复苏;痊愈78. rival [ˈraɪvl] n.竞争者adj.竞争的79. situate [ˈsɪtʃueɪt] vt.使位于,使处于…地位(位置)80. tiny [ˈtaɪni] adj.极小的,微小的81. simultaneous [ˏsɪmlˈteɪnɪəs] adj.同时发生的82. crisis [ˈkraɪsɪs] n.危机;危难时刻83. deteriorate [dɪˈtɪəriəreɪt] vt.使恶化84. a pile of 一堆85. acquire [əˈkwaɪə(r)] v.获得;得到86. mutual [ˈmju:tʃuəl] adj.相互的;共同的;彼此的87. military [ˈmɪlətri] adj.军事的88. cooperate [kəʊ'ɒpəreɪt] v.合作89. restrict [rɪˈstrɪkt] vt.限制,限定;约束90. assume [əˈsju:m] v.假定,认为91. mystery [ˈmɪstri] n.秘密;神秘的事物92. precautions [priˈkɔ:ʃənz] n.预防措施93. expense [ɪkˈspens] n.费用94. plant [plænt] n.工厂;(工业用的)大型机器95. penalty [ˈpenəlti] n.刑罚;惩罚96. underway [ˌʌndəˈweɪ] adj.在进行中的97. reaction [riˈækʃn] n.反应98. routine [ru:ˈti:n] n.常规;例行程序;生活乏味adj.常规的;例行的;日常的99. illustrate [ˈɪləstreɪt] vt.说明;表明100. petrol [ˈpetrəl] n.汽油101. at length 终于;最后;充分地;详尽地102. terrorist [ˈterərɪst] n.恐怖主义者103. bitterly [ˈbɪtəli] adv.伤心地;愤怒地;极其,非常104. extreme [ɪkˈstri:m] adj.极端的105. representative [ˌreprɪˈzentətɪv] n.代表106. pedestrian [pəˈdestriən] n.步行者;行人107. assignment [əˈsaɪnmənt] n.任务;作业;分派108. integrate [ˈɪntɪgreɪt] v.使一体化;使整合109. devise [dɪˈvaɪz] v.设计;发明;想出110. region [ˈri:dʒən] n.地区111. consequence [ˈkɒnsɪkwəns] n.推论;结果,成果112. pushchair [ˈpʊʃtʃeə(r)] n.折叠式婴儿车113. livelihood [ˈlaɪvlihʊd] n.生活,生计114. administration [ədˌmɪnɪˈstreɪʃn] n.管理;(政府)行政机关115. garage [gəˈrɑ:ʒ] n.车库;汽车修理站116. replace [rɪˈpleɪs] vt.更换117. renovate [ˈrenəveɪt] vt.翻新,整修118. various [ˈveəriəs] adj.各种各样的119. photosynthesis [ˌfəʊtəʊˈsɪnθəsɪs] n.光合作用120. objective [əbˈdʒektɪv] n.目标,任务121. arouse [əˈraʊz] vt.引起;唤醒122. curious [ˈkjʊəriəs] adj.好奇的;奇妙的123. identify [aɪˈdentɪfaɪ] vt.识别,认出124. parking / private lot 停车场/ [法] 宅基地125. innovate [ˈɪnəveɪt] v.革新;创新126. supervision [ˌsju:pə'vɪʒn] n.监督;管理;127. reserved [rɪˈzɜ:vd] adj.矜持的;内向的128. ordinary [ˈɔ:dnri] adj.普通的129. boundless [ˈbaʊndləs] adj.无限的;无穷的130. qualified [ˈkwɒlɪfaɪd] adj.有资格的,胜任的131. investigate [ɪnˈvestɪgeɪt] vt.调查132. innovation [ˌɪnəˈveɪʃn] n.改革,创新;新观念133. unique [juˈni:k] adj.唯一的134. implement [ˈɪmplɪment] vt.实施,执行;使生效135. ministry [ˈmɪnɪstri] n.(政府的)部136. bankruptcy ['bæŋkrəptsɪ] n.破产137. duration [djuˈreɪʃn] n.持续,期间138. reinforcement [ˌri:ɪnˈfɔ:smənt] n.加强;巩固139. criteria [kraɪ'tɪərɪə] n.(批评、判断等的)标准140. obesity [əʊ'bi:sətɪ] n.肥胖症;肥胖141. campus [ˈkæmpəs] n.校园142. considerably [kənˈsɪdərəbli] adv.非常;很;相当多地143. inspiration [ˌɪnspəˈreɪʃn] n.灵感;鼓舞人心的人或事144. artistic [ɑ:ˈtɪstɪk] adj.艺术的;有美感的;风雅的145. adequate [ˈædɪkwət] adj.足够的;适当的146. ticket [ˈtɪkɪt] n.票,入场券;传票vt.售票;给…门票147. craft [krɑ:ft] n.手工艺品148. casual [ˈkæʒuəl] adj.随便的;偶然的;非正式的149. asset [ˈæset] n.资产150. terminal [ˈtɜ:mɪnl] adj.末端的;末期的。

大学英语四六级新题型听力考试说明及新题型听力样题

大学英语四六级新题型听力考试说明及新题型听力样题

大学英语四六级听力考试说明原四六级听力题型一、四级听力试题的调整1.取消短对话2.取消短文听写3.新增短篇新闻(3段)其余测试内容不变。

2016年6月四级听力题型调整后四级听力部分的试题结构见下表:2016年6月四级听力短篇新闻的考试指令:Section ADirections: In this section, you will hear three news reports. At the end of each news report, you will hear two or three questions. Both the news report and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.二、六级听力试题的调整1.取消短对话2.取消短文听写3.听力篇章调整为2篇(原3篇)4.新增讲座/讲话(3篇)其他测试内容不变。

2016年6月四级听力题型调整后六级听力部分的试题结构见下表:Section CDirections: In this section, you will hear recordings of lectures or talks followed by some questions. The recordings will be played only once.After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.四级听力样题Questions 1 and 2 will be based on the following news item.Kenyan police say one person was killed and 26 injured in an explosion at a bus station in central Nairobi. The blast hit a bus about to set off for the Ugandan capital Kampala. Last July, the Somali group al-Shabab said it was behind the blasts in the Ugandan capital which killed more than 70 people. Will Ross reports from the Kenyan capital.The explosion happened beside a bus which was about to set off for an overnight journey from Nairobi to the Ugandan capital Kampala. Some eyewitnesses report that a bag was about to be loaded on board, but it exploded during a security check. Windows of the red bus were left smashed, and blood could be seen on the ground beside thevehicle. Just hours earlier, Uganda’s police chief had warned of possible Christmas-time attacks by Somali rebels.1. What is the news report mainly about?2. When did the incident occurQuestions 1 and 2 will be based on the following news item.Christmas-time attacks made by Somali rebels.B) An explosion at a bus station in central Nairobi.C) The killing of more than 70 Ugandans in Kampala.D) Blasts set off by a Somali group in Uganda’s capital.On Christmas Eve. C) During a security check.B) Just before midnight. D) In the small hours of the morning.Questions 3 and 4 will be based on the following news item.Woolworths is one of the best known names on th e British High Street. It’s been in business nearly a century. Many of its 800 stores are likely to close following the company’s decision to call in administrators after an attempt to sell the business for a token £1 failed.The company has huge debts. Th e immediate cause for the collapse has been Britain’s slide toward recession, which has cut into consumer spending. However, the business had been in trouble for years.Known for low-priced general goods, Woolworths has struggled in the face of competition from supermarkets expanding beyond groceries and a new generation of internet retailers.Many of the store group’s 25,000 employees are likely to lose their jobs. Some profitable areas such as the DVD publishing business will survive.3. What do we learn about Woolworths from the news report?4. What did Woolworths attempt to do recentlyQuestions 3 and 4 will be based on the following news item.3. A) It is likely to close many of its stores.B) It is known for the quality of its goods.C) It remains competitive in the recession.D) It will expand its online retail business.4. A) Expand its business beyond groceries.B) Fire 25,000 of its current employees.C) Cut its DVD publishing business.D) Sell the business for one pound.Questions 5 to 7 will be based on the following news item.Cairo is known for its overcrowded roads, irregular driving practices and shaky old vehicles, but also for its air pollution. In recent months, though, environmental studies indicate there have been signs of improvement. That’s due in part to the removal of many of the capital’s old-fashioned black and white taxis. Most of these dated back to the 1960s and 70s and were in a poor state of repair.After new legislation demanded their removal from the roads, a low interest loan scheme was set up with three Egyptian banks so drivers could buy new cars. The government pays about $900 for old ones to be discarded and advertising on the new vehicles helps cover repayments.The idea has proved popular with customers ― they can n ow travel in air-conditioned comfort and because the new cabs are metered, they don’t have to argue over fares. Banks and car manufacturers are glad for the extra business in tough economic times. As for the taxi drivers, most are delighted to be behind the wheel of new cars,although there have been a few complaints about switching from black and white toa plain white colour.5. What change took place in Cairo recently?6. What helped bring about the change?7. Why do customers no longer argue with new cab driversQuestions 5 to 7 will be based on the following news item.5. A) All taxis began to use meters.B) All taxis got air conditioning.C) Advertisements were allowed on taxis.D) Old taxis were replaced with new cabs.6. A) A low interest loan scheme. C) Taxi passengers’ complaints.B) Environmentalists’ protests. D) Permission for car advertising.7. A) There are no more irregular practices.B) All new cabs provide air-conditioning.C) New cabs are all equipped with meters.D) New legislation protects consumer rights.Section A1. B2. C3. A4. D5. D6. A7. C六级听力样题Now listen to the following recording and answer questions 16 to 19.Moderator (会议主持人):Hello Ladies and Gentleman, it gives me great pleasure to introduce our keynote speaker for today’s session, Dr. Howard Miller. Dr. Miller, Professor of Sociology at Washington University, has written numerous articles and books on the issues facing older Americans in our graying society for the past 15 years. Dr. Miller: Dr. Miller:Thank you for that introduction. Today, I’d like to preface my remarks with a story from my own life which I feel highlights the common concerns that bring us here together. Several years ago when my grandparents were well into their eighties, they were faced with the reality of no longer being able to adequately care for themselves. My grandfather spoke of his greatest fear, that of leaving the only home they had known for the past 60 years. Fighting back the tears, he spoke proudly of the fact that he had built their home from the ground up, and that he had pounded every nail and laid every brick in the process. The prospect of having to sell their home and give up their independence, and move into a retirement home was an extremely painful experience for them. It was, in my grandfather’s own words, like having a limb cut off. He exclaimed in a forceful manner that he felt he wasn’t impo rtant anymore. For them and some older Americans, their so-called “golden years” are at times not so pleasant, for this period can mean the decline of not only one’s health but the loss of identity and self-worth. In many societies, this self-identity is closely related with our social status, occupation, material possessions, or independence. Furthermore, we often live in societies that value what is “new” or in fashion, and our own usage of words in the English language is often a sign of bad news for older Americans. I mean how would your family react if you came home tonight exclaiming, “Hey, come to the living room and see the OLD black and white TV I brought!” Unfortunately, the word “old” calls to mind images of the need to replace or discard.Now, many of the lectures given at this conference have focused on the issues of pension reform, medical care, and the development of public facilities for senior citizens. And while these are vital issues that must be addressed, I’d like to focus my comments on an important issue that will affect the overall success of the other programs mentioned. This has to do with changing our perspectives on what it means to be a part of this group, and finding meaningful roles the elderly can play and should play in our societies.First of all, I’d like to talk about . . .16. What does the introduction say about Dr. Howard Miller’s articles and books?17. What is the greatest fear of Dr. Miller’s grandfather?18. What does Dr. Miller say the “golden years” can often me an?19. What is the focus of Dr. Miller’s speechNow listen to the following recording and answer questions 16 to 19.16. A) They investigate the retirement homes in America.B) They are on issues facing senior citizens in America.C) They describe the great pleasures of the golden years.D) They are filled with fond memories of his grandparents.17. A) The loss of the ability to take care of himself.B) The feeling of not being important any more.C) Being unable to find a good retirement home.D) Leaving the home he had lived in for 60 years.18. A) The loss of identity and self-worth.B) Fear of being replaced or discarded.C) Freedom from pressure and worldly cares.D) The possession of wealth and high respect.19. A) The urgency of pension reform.B) Medical care for senior citizens.C) Finding meaningful roles for the elderly in society.D) The development of public facilities for senior citizens.Now listen to the following recording and answer questions 20 to 22.20. A) It seriously impacts their physical and mental development.B) It has become a problem affecting global economic growth.C) It is a common problem found in underdeveloped countries.D) It is an issue often overlooked by parents in many countries.21. A) They will live longer. C) Theyget along well with people.B) They get better pay. D) Theydevelop much higher IQs.22. A) Appropriated funds to promote research of nutrient-rich foods.B) Encouraged breastfeeding for the first six months of a child’s life.C) Recruited volunteers to teach rural people about health and nutrition.D) Targeted hunger-relief programs at pregnant women and young children.Now listen to the following recording and answer questions 20 to 22.The 2010 Global Hunger Index report was released today by the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI). It notes that, in recent years, experts have come to the conclusion that undernourishment between conception and a child’s second birthday can have serious and long-lasting impacts.Undernourishment during this approximately 1,000-day window can seriously check the growth and development of children and render them more likely to get sick and die than well-fed children. Preventing hunger allows children to develop both physically and mentally.Says IFPRI’s Marie Ruel, “They will be more likely to perform well in school. They will stay in school longer. And then at adulthood, IFPRI has actually demonstrated that children who were better nourished have higher wages, by a pretty large margin,by 46 percent.”Ruel says that means the productivity of a nation’s future generations depends in a large part on the first 1,000 days of life.“This is why we’re all on board in focusing on those thousand days to improve nutritio n. After that, the damage is done and is highly irreversible.”The data on nutrition and childhood development has been slowly coming together for decades. But Ruel says scientific consensus alone will not solve the problem. “It’s not enough that nutritionists know you have to intervene then, if we don’t have the politicians on board, and also the...people that implement [programs] in the field.”Ruel says there are encouraging signs that politicians and implementers are beginning to get on board. Many major donors and the United Nations are targeting hunger-relief programs at pregnant women and young children. They focus on improving diets or providing micro-food supplements. They improve access to pre-birth care and encourage exclusive breastfeeding for t he first six months of a child’s life. Ruel says in the 1980s Thailand was able to reduce child undernourishment by recruiting a large number of volunteers to travel the countryside teaching about health and nutrition.“They really did very active promoti on of diversity in the diet and good eating habits. So they were providing more food to people, but also educating people on how to use them, and also educating people on how to feed their young children.”Ruel says countries may take different approaches to reducing child undernutrition. But she says nations will not make progress fighting hunger and poverty until they begin to focus on those critical first thousand days.20. What is the experts’ conclusion regarding children’s undernourishment in their earliest days of life21. What does IFPRI’s Marie Ruel say about well-fed children in their adult life?22. What did Thailand do to reduce child undernourishment in the 1980sNow listen to the following recording and answer questions 23 to 25.I’d like to look at a vital aspect of e-commerce, and that is the nature of the product or service. There are certain products and services that are very suitable for selling online, and others that simply don’t work.Suitable products generally have a high value-to-weight ratio. Items such as CDs and DVDs are obvious examples. Books, although heavier and so more expensive to post, still have a high enough value-to-weight ratio, as the success of Amazon, which started off selling only books, shows. Laptop computers are another good product for selling online.Digital products, such as software, films and music, can be sold in a purely virtual environment. The goods are paid for by online transactions, and then downloaded onto the buyer’s computer. There are no postage or delivery costs, so prices can be kept low.Many successful virtual companies provide digital services, such as financial transactions, in the case of Paypal, or means of communication, as Skype does. The key to success here is providing an easy-to-use, reliable service. Do this and you can easily become the market leader, as Skype has proved.Products which are potentially embarrassing to buy also do well in the virtual environment. Some of the most profitable e-commerce companies are those selling sex-related products or services. For a similar reason, online gambling is highly popular.Products which are usually considered unsuitable for selling online include those that have a taste or smell component. Food, especially fresh food, falls into this category, along with perfume. Clothes and other items that need to be tried on such as diamond rings and gold necklaces are generally not suited to virtual retailing,and, of course, items with a low value-to-weight ratio.There are exceptions, though. Online grocery shopping has really taken off, with most major supermarkets offering the service. The inconvenience of not being able to see the food you are buying is outweighed by the time saved and convenience of having the goods delivered. Typical users of online supermarkets include the elderly, people who work long hours and those without their own transport.23 What is important to the success of an online store?24. What products are unsuitable for selling online?25. Who are more likely to buy groceries onlineNow listen to the following recording and answer questions 23 to 25.23. A) The guaranteed quality of its goods.B) The huge volume of its annual sales.C) The service it provides to its customers.D) The high value-to-weight ratio of its goods.24. A) Those having a taste or smell component.B) Products potentially embarrassing to buy.C) Those that require very careful handling.D) Services involving a personal element.25. A) Those who live in the virtual world.B) Those who have to work long hours.C) Those who are used to online transactions.D) Those who don’t mind paying a little more.Section C16. B 17. D18. A 19. C20. A21. B 22. C23. D 24. A25. B。

大学英语四六级标准听力(四)—标准听力(六)

大学英语四六级标准听力(四)—标准听力(六)

标准听力(四)Part III Listening Comprehension (35 minutes)Section A11. [A] It is definitely worthwhile.[B] It may not be so good now.[C] It is even more interesting now.[D] It is even more useful to students.12. [A] The man should wait a minute.[B] It‟s too late for the man to register.[C] The man should have done things earlier.[D] There might still be a chance even if it is the last minute.13. [A] She lost Sally‟s new address.[B] Sally had to move unexpectedly.[C] She‟s no longe r in contact with Sally.[D] She‟ll be glad to take the mail to Sally‟s house.14. [A] Save time by using a dictionary.[B] Take the dictionary out of the library.[C] Borrow her English teacher‟s dictionary.[D] Buy her own German-English dictionary.15. [A] The woman didn‟t make sure what kind of movie to see.[B] The woman must have seen a horror movie last week.[C] The movie left the woman a lasting impression.[D] The woman went to the movie with the man.16. [A] She can use his car. [B] She ca n borrow someone else‟s car.[C] She must get her car fixed. [D] She can‟t borrow his car.17. [A] She is confused by the man‟s question.[B] She doesn‟t have time to repeat the explanation now.[C] She doesn‟t mind repeating her words.[D] The man shou ldn‟t apologize to her.18. [A] He had to cancel his interview.[B] He‟s disappointed with his interview.[C] He shouldn‟t have applied for the job.[D] He doesn‟t want to discuss the interview now.Questions 19 to 22 are based on the conversation you have just heard.19. [A] Her parents love her very much.[B] Her parents never force her to do anything she doesn‟t want to do.[C] She is allowed to have whatever career.[D] She has too much freedom.20. [A] She didn‟t need her parents‟ money any more.[B] She began to get on well with her parents.[C] She always stayed with her parents.[D] She rented a government house and lived alone.21. [A] The two speakers are from different countries.[B] The man gets along very well with his parents.[C] British parents never interfere with their children.[D] The man doesn‟t like his parents at all.22. [A] They allowed him to come to England immediately.[B] They thought he should go abroad as a child.[C] They were reluctant until their son persuaded them.[D] They tried to control his English study.Questions 23 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.23. [A] To see different places of the world for relaxation.[B] To work for his thesis about network management.[C] To look for some specific investment opportunities.[D] To see the effects of the technology in North America on other parts of theworld.24. [A] It is a very nice place partly because of many successful people.[B] There are lots of business opportunities in Silicon Valley.[C] Silicon Valley is the world‟s best place for studying.[D] There are numerous schools in Silicon Valley.25. [A] It makes their life easier.[B] It brings more opportunities to them.[C] It brings them more advanced technology.[D] It brings them more competition and challenges.Section BPassage OneQuestions 26 to 29 are based on the passage you have just heard.26. [A] To cool down. [B] To protect the boy.[C] To frighten it away. [D] To get ready to fight.27. [A] They are afraid of noises. [B] They hesitate before they hit.[C] They are bigger than we think. [D] They like to attack running people.28. [A] By keeping shouting and hitting.[B] By making a wall with his arms.[C] By throwing himself on the cougar.[D] By swinging his fists at the cougar‟s eyes.29. [A] Jeb held Tom across his body.[B] Jeb asked Tom to get the knife.[C] Tom struggled free of his father.[D] The cougar jumped from the rock.Passage TwoQuestions 30 to 32 are based on the passage you have just heard.30. [A] To see her mother‟s quilts.[B] To help prepare for a show.[C] To discuss her grandmother‟s life.[D] To get together for the family dinner.31. [A] The quilt looked very strange.[B] Her grandmother liked the quilt.[C] The quilt was the best she had seen.[D] Her mother had made some changes.32. [A] A quilt show. [B] The mother‟s home.[C] The grandmother‟s quilt. [D] A Monday family dinner.Passage ThreeQuestions 33 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard.33. [A] She has been Queen for many years.[B] She has a less upper-class accent now.[C] Her speeches are familiar to many people.[D] Her speeches have been recorded for 50 years.34. [A] Dutay. [B] Citee.[C] Hame. [D] Lorst.35. [A] The changes in a person‟s accent.[B] The Queen‟s Christmas speeches on TV.[C] The recent development of the English language.[D] The relationship between accents and social classes.Section CThe idea behind the “rule of law” is that impartial laws, not human beings with their (36) ________ and arbitrary tastes and judgments, should govern the formal aspects of social (37) ________.“We live under a rule of law, not of men,” American teachers tell their students. The students accept the idea. They believe that “no ma n is above the law,” that laws apply (38) ________ to all people, (39) ________ of their wealth, personal connections, or stations in life. Their faith in the rule of law explains the(40) ________ many Americans held, and many foreigners could not understand: the President Richard Nixon should be (41) ________ from office as a result of his behavior in connection with what was called the “Watergate Scandal”. Nixon had broken the law and therefore should be punished, Americans believed, even if he was the president.The belief in the rule of law goes beyond the (42) ________ of politics to the other areas of life that are governed by formal rules and (43) ________. (44) _________________________________________________________________. Personal connections are not supposed to matter under the rule of law.(45) __________________________________________________________. They may. What is said above describes the ideal to which Americans subscribe. In reality, connections can sometimes help a person get a government job. (46) _________________________________________________________________. But in general the rule of law prevails, and Americans are proud that it does.标准听力(五)Part III Listening Comprehension (35 minutes)Section A11. [A] It was rather dull.[B] It was not well-organized.[C] It was better planned in advance.[D] It made the speakers really being tired.12. [A] Women have got as much freedom as they could want.[B] Women are struggling for their rights all the time.[C] She understands what this Women‟s Lib business is all about.[D] She doesn‟t think that British women have got as much freedom aswanted.13. [A] She couldn‟t talk to the consultant before two.[B] She would talk to the consultant during lunch.[C] She couldn‟t contact the consultant‟s secretary.[D] She talked with the consultant about the new program until two.14. [A] He‟ll probably quit school to play tennis.[B] H e‟s teaching a tennis class now.[C] He‟s trying to relax this semester.[D] He‟s busy with sports and study.15. [A] To visit more places in the city.[B] To snap as many pictures as possible.[C] To leave some film for his friends.[D] To spare some time to meet his friends.16. [A] The woman often misunderstood the man.[B] The man is a poorer driver than the woman.[C] The man had to fix the car again for the woman.[D] The man does not seem to have a good sense of time.17. [A] She is worried about the errors made.[B] She is still searching for directions.[C] She needs someone to lend her a hand.[D] She has been doing things in a correct way.18. [A] The two speakers are classmates.[B] The woman is majoring in psychology.[C] The man is majoring in children‟s literature.[D] The woman is majoring in elementary education.Questions 19 to 22 are based on the conversation you have just heard.19. [A] Two police officers.[B] Friends.[C] A police officer and an investigator.[D] A police officer and a program hostess.20. [A] He is a good supervisor.[B] He is an experienced police officer.[C] He doesn‟t like his present job.[D] He enjoys doing the patrol work.21. [A] Detective work. [B] Undercover work.[C] Patrol work. [D] Supervising investigations.22. [A] A police officer is always not very alarm at the beginning.[B] It is necessary for a police officer to be familiar with his surroundings.[C] The stress is too large for a policeman at the beginning.[D] More policemen have injured during a routine stop.Questions 23 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.23. [A] In his own apartment. [B] In his wife‟s parents.[C] In his grandparents. [D] In student housing.24. [A] He works at the university housing office.[B] He has more than one child.[C] His wife is a graduate student.[D] He is a full-time student.25. [A] She isn‟t as busy in the afternoon.[B] She isn‟t there in the morning.[C] Her assistant isn‟t there in the morning.[D] She won‟t have the forms he needs until the afternoon.Section BPassage OneQuestions 26 to 29 are based on the passage you have just heard.26. [A] The exercise of rights is a luxury.[B] The practice of choice is difficult.[C] Choice and right exist at the same time.[D] The right of choice is given but at a price.27. [A] Professionals find it hard to decide on a suitable product.[B] Shoppers may find themselves lost in the broad range of items.[C] People are likely to find themselves overcome by business persuasion.[D] Companies and advertisers are often misleading about the range ofchoice.28. [A] Everyday goods need to be replaced often.[B] Advanced products meet the needs of people.[C] Products of the latest design fold the market.[D] Competitions are fierce in high-tech industry.29. [A] The helplessness in purchasing decisions.[B] The variety of choices in modern society.[C] The opinions on people‟s right in different countries.[D] The problems about the availability of everyday goods.Passage TwoQuestions 30 to 32 are based on the passage you have just heard.30. [A] Ms. Mellor‟s English-teaching instruction.[B] Praises to Ms. Mellor from other teachers.[C] Teacher of the Year 2004 in the United States.[D] Ms. Mellor‟s teaching skills of learning English.31. [A] English special learners.[B] English study learners.[C] English speaking and listening.[D] English as a second language.32. [A] Ms. Mellor‟s students have no problems in learning English.[B] The American government pays much attention to education.[C] Middle school teachers in the USA have to get master‟s degrees.[D] Middle school teachers from each state are honored Teachers of theYear.Passage ThreeQuestions 33 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard.33. [A] That their daughter isn‟t as lovely as before.[B] That they can‟t read their daughter‟s mind exactly.[C] That they don‟t know what to say to their daughter.[D] That their daughter talks with them only when she needs help.34. [A] Teenagers talk a lot with their friends.[B] Teenagers talk little about their own lives.[C] Teenagers do not talk much with their parents.[D] Teenagers do not want to understand their parents.35. [A] Parents have suitable ways to talk with their teenagers.[B] Parents should be patient with their silent teenagers.[C] Parents are unhappy with their growing children.[D] Parents should try to understand their teenagers.Section CIronically, in the United States, a country of immigrants, prejudice and discrimination continue to be serious problems. There was often tension between each established group of immigrants and each (36) ________ group. As each group became more (37) ________ successful, and more powerful, they excluded newcomers from full participation in the society. Prejudice and discrimination are part of American history; however, this prejudicial treatment of different groups is nowhere more (38) ________ than with black Americans.Blacks had (39) ________ disadvantages. For the most part, they came to the land of opportunity as slaves and they were not free to keep their heritage and cultural (40) ________. Unlike most European immigrants, blacks did not have the protection of a support group. They could not mix easily with the (41) ________ society either because of their skin color. It was difficult for them to adapt to the American culture. Even after they became free people, they still (42) ________ discrimination in employment, housing and education.Until the twentieth century, the (43) ________ of the black population lived in the southern part of the United States. Thenere was a population shift to the large cities in the North. Prejudice against blacks is often associated with theSouth.(44) __________________________________________________________. Because their neighborhoods are segregated, many blacks feel that educational opportunities are not adequate for their children. (45) _________________________________________________________________. Naturally, all parents want the best possible education for their children.(46) __________________________________________________________. Time will be the real solution to the problem of race.标准听力(六)Part III Listening Comprehension (35 minutes)Section A11. [A] Both speakers think half of the staff are efficient.[B] The woman has a favorable opinion of the staff.[C] Neither of them has a favorable opinion of the staff.[D] The woman is a restaurant manager herself.12. [A] In a bike parking lot. [B] At a bike repair shop.[C] In a bike showroom. [D] In a bike factory.13. [A] Shop for new clothes. [B] Lose some weight.[C] Have his jeans altered. [D] Wear clothes that fit more tightly.14. [A] Paul should take over his uncle‟s business now.[B] He does n‟t agree with the woman‟s remarks.[C] Paul should stay another year for his studies.[D] He felt upset by Paul‟s hasty decision.15. [A] Go cross the bridge. [B] Repeat the experiment.[C] Come to the bridge game. [D] Wait and see what will happen.16. [A] It wasn‟t good investment.[B] It should have lasted longer.[C] The man should buy new parts for it.[D] The man won‟t be able to get it repaired.17. [A] Nick repaired it himself.[B] Nick now works in a garage.[C] Nick had his motorcycle fixed.[D] Nick wasted his money.18. [A] He wishes to have more courses like it.[B] He finds it hard to follow the teacher.[C] He wishes the teacher would talk more.[D] He doesn‟t like the teacher‟s accent.Questions 19 to 22 are based on the conversation you have just heard.19. [A] The man‟s pay raise.[B] A career ladder for the man.[C] The man‟s education.[D] A new chance for everyone to be promoted.20. [A] Three years. [B] Four years.[C] Five years. [D] Six years.21. [A] The person who has the strong will.[B] The person who has attended the adult school.[C] The person who can pass the test of arithmetic.[D] The person who can work at computers quickly after a two-day training.22. [A] The man is eager to attend the training.[B] The man is not very interested in this chance for promotion.[C] The man has been training for computer work since last year.[D] The man is not confident in his chance to be promoted to the Grade 7.Questions 23 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.23. [A] To see his tutor for help.[C] To find some materials for his essay.[D] To read books on the effect of smoking by parents on their children.24. [A] The computer doesn‟t work properly.[B] Peter is writing an essay on environment.[C] Mary is much better than Peter in using computers.[D] Peter is taking a computer class which is helpful.25. [A] Stand in the queue.[B] Wait for a free computer.[C] Ask his tutor to recommend him some books.[D] Use the computer to find the needed information.Section BPassage OneQuestions 26 to 28 are based on the passage you have just heard.26. [A] Remember the entire trade route.[B] Know the making of products.[C] Receive certain special training.[D] Deal with a lot of difficulties.27. [A] It was made up of different routes.[B] Silk trading became less popular.[C] Sea travel provided easier routes.[D] People needed fewer foreign goods.28. [A] People learned from one another.[B] People shared each other‟s beliefs.[C] People traded goods along the route.[D] People earned their living by traveling.Passage TwoQuestions 29 to 32 are based on the passage you have just heard.29. [A] They worry about school.[C] They have to be locked in to avoid troubles.[D] They quarrel a lot with other family members.30. [A] They don‟t want to make family decisions.[B] They don‟t want to share family responsibility.[C] They don‟t want to go boating with their family.[D] They don‟t want to cause trouble in their families.31. [A] They give their children more freedom.[B] They care less abou t their children‟s life.[C] They are much stricter with their children.[D] They go to clubs more often with their children.32. [A] Negotiation in family. [B] Education in family.[C] Harmony in family. [D] Teenage trouble in family.Passage ThreeQuestions 33 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard.33. [A] Amery was fond of games. [B] Amery was of similar size.[C] Amery was good at sports. [D] Amery looked like an animal.34. [A] He was laughed at by other boys.[B] He pushed Amery hard and hurt him.[C] He played a joke on an outstanding athlete.[D] Amery turned out to be in the same grade.35. [A] The speaker could run faster than Amery.[B] The speaker liked playing on boys of all sizes.[C] Amery was a student in Grade Four.[D] Amery forgave the speaker for his rude behavior.Section CSixteen-year-old Michael Viscardsi of San Diego won first prize in the Siemens Westinghouse Competition in Math, Science and Technology. HeMichael has been (37) ________ by his mother, who has a doctorate in neuroscience. He also worked on his project with a professor at a university.The National Center for Education Statistics did its (38) ________ research on home-schooling in 2003. Researchers (39) ________ that more than one million American students learned at home. That was more than two percent of the school-age population.Michael Viscardsi, for example, has been taught mostly at home, but with (40) ________ math classes at a local university.The researchers asked parents why they home-schooled their children. Thirty-one percent said the most important reason was (41) ________ about the environment of the local schools. Thirty percent said it was to provide (42) ________ instruction. Sixteen percent said they were not satisfied with the quality of the (43) ________ in the local schools.(44) _________________________________________________________. An education expert said much of this increase was in cities with histories of racial tension. Also, (45) ________________________________________________________________.Critics of home-schooling say children need to attend school to help them learn social skills. They also say that home-schooled children do not get a very good education. Still, (46) ________________________________________________________________.标准听力(四)答案解析Part III Listening Comprehension (35 minutes)Section A11. M: I understand that the extramathematics course thissemester is interesting.W: It used to be. But now Prof.Paulson has retired. 【听前预测】根据意思相反的两个选项中有一个很可能是答案的命题规律, 答案锁定在[B]和[C]之间。

大学英语四六级week8听力原文及答案

大学英语四六级week8听力原文及答案

大学英语四六级week8听力原文及答案Week 8Conversation 1:M: Mary, I hope you're packed and ready to leave.W: Yes, I’m packed, but not quite ready. I can’t find my passport.M: Your passport? That’s the one thing you mustn’t leave behind.W: I know. I haven’t lost it. I’ve packed it, but I can’t remember which bag it’s in.M: Well, you have to find it at the airport. Come on, the taxi is waiting.W: Did you say taxi? I thought we were going in your car.M: Yes, well, I have planned to, but I’ll explain later. You’ve got to be there in an hour.W: The plane doesn’t leave for two hours. Anyway, I’m ready to go now.M: Now, you're taking just one case, is that right?W: No, there is one in the hall as well.M: Gosh, what a lot of stuff! You're taking enough for a month instead of a week.W: Well, you can’t depend on the weather. It might be cold.M: It’s never cold in Rome. Certainly not in May. Come on, we really must go.W: Right, we're ready. We’ve got the bags, I’m sure there's no need to rush.M: There is. I asked the taxi driver to wait two minutes, not twenty.W: Look, I’m supposed to be going away to relax. You'remaking me nervous.M: Well, I want you to relax on holiday, but you can’t relax yet.W: OK, I promise not to relax, at least not until we get to the airport and I find my passport.Questions 19-22 are based on the conversatoin you have just heard.Q19: What does the woman say about her passport?Q20: What do we know about the woman’s trip?Q21: Why does the man urge the woman to hurry?Q22: Where does the conversation most probably take place?KEY: A C C AConversation 2:W: Oh, I’m fed up with my job.M: Hey, there's a perfect job for you in the paper today. You might be interested.W: Oh, what is it? What do they want?M: Wait a minute. Uh, here it is. The European Space Agency is recruiting translators.W: The European Space Agency?M: Well, that’s what it says. They need an English translator to work from French or German.W: So they need a degree in Fren ch or German, I suppose. Well, I’ve got that. What’s more, I have plenty of experience. What else are they asking for?M: Just that. A university degree and three or four years of experience as a translator in a professional environment. They also say the person should have a lively and inquiring mind, effective communication skills and the ability to work individually or as a part of the team.W: Well, if I stay at my present job much longer, I won’t have any mind or skills left. By the way, what about salary? I just hope it isn’t lower than what I get now.M: It’s said to be negotiable. It depends on the applicant’s education and experience. Inaddition to basic salary, there's a list of extra benefits. Have a look yourself.W: Hm, travel and social security plus relocation expenses are paid. Hey, this isn’t bad. I really want the job.Questions 23-25 are based on the conversatoin you have just heard.Q23: Why is the woman trying to find a new job?Q24: What position is being advertised in the paper?Q25: What are the key factors that determine the salary of the new position?KEY: C A DPassage 1:There are three groups of English learners: beginners, intermediate learners, and learners of special English. Beginners need to learn the basics of English. Students who have reached an intermediate level benefit from learning general English skills. But what about student who want to learn specialist English for their work or professional life? Most students, who fit into this third group have a clear idea about what they want to learn. A bank clerk, for example, wants to use this specialist vocabulary and technical terms of finance. But for teachers, deciding how to teach specialist English is not always so easy. For a start, the variety is enormous. Every field from airline pilots to secretaries has its own vocabulary and technical terms. Teachers also need to have an up-to-date knowledge of that specialist language, andnot many teachers are exposed to working environments outside the classroom. These issues have influenced the way specialist English is taught in schools. This type of course is usually known as English for Specific Purposes, or ESP and there isn't ESP courses for almost every area of professional and working life. In Britain, for example, there are courses which teach English for doctors, lawyers, reporters travel agents and people working in the hotel industry. By far, the most popular ESP courses are for business English.Questions 11 to 14 are based on the passage you have just heard.11. What is the characteristic of learners of special English?12. Who needs ESP courses most?13. What are the most popular ESP courses in Britain?14. What is the speaker mainly talking about?KEY: D A B CPassage 2:The first step to stop drug abuse is knowing why people start to use drugs. The reasons people abuse drugs are as different as people are from one to another. But there seems to be one common thread: people seem to take drugs to change the way they feel. They want to feel better or feel happy or to feel nothing. Sometimes, they want to forget or to remember. People often feel better about themselves when they are under the influence of drugs. But the effects don't last long. Drugs don't solve problems. They just postpone them. No matter how far drugs may take you, it's alwaysaround trip. After a while, people who miss drugs may feel worse about themselves, and then they may use more drugs. If someone you know is using or abusing drugs, you can help. Themost important part you can play is to be there. You can let your friends know that you care. You can listen and try to solve the problem behind your friend's need to use drugs. Two people together can often solve a problem that seems too big for one person alone. Studies of heavy abusers in the United States show that they felt unloved and unwanted. They didn't have close friends to talk to. When you or your friends take the time to care for each other, you're all helping to stop drugs abuse. After all, what is a friend for?Questions 15 to 17 are based on the passage you have just heard.15. Why do some people abuse drugs?16. According to the passage, what is the best way to stop friends from abusing drugs?17. What are the findings of the studies about heavy drug users?KEY: B A APassage 3:Bows and arrows, are one of man's oldest weapons. They gave early man an effective weapon to kill his enemies. The ordinary bow or short bow was used by early all early people. This bow bad limited power and short range. However, man overcame these faults by learning to track his targets at a close range. The long bow was most likely discovered when someone found out that a five-foot piece of wood made a better bow than a three-foot piece. Hundreds of thousands of these bows were made and used for three hundred years. However, not one is known to survive today. We believe that a force of about one hundred pounds was needs to pull the string all the way back on a long bow. For a long time the bow was just a bent stick andstring. In fact, more changes have taken place in a bow in the past 25 years than in the last 7 centuries. Today, bow is forceful. It is as exact as a gun. In addition, it requires little strength to draw the string. Modern bows also have precise aiming devices. In indoor contests, perfect scores from 40 yard are common. The invention of the bows itself ranks with discovery of fire and the wheel. It was a great-step-forward for man. Questions 18 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard.18. Why did man have to track his target at a close range when using a short bow?19. What does the passage tell us about the long bow?20. What do we know about modern bows?:KEY: C B APassage 4:Key: 1. in a loud voice2. particularly interesting3. in the same room4. in curing them5. had a talk6. suffering from a delusion7. who are you。

大学英语四六级新题型听力考试说明及新题型听力样题

大学英语四六级新题型听力考试说明及新题型听力样题

大学英语四六级听力考试说明原四六级听力题型一、四级听力试题的调整1.取消短对话2.取消短文听写3.新增短篇新闻(3段)其余测试内容不变。

2016年6月四级听力题型调整后四级听力部分的试题结构见下表:2016年6月四级听力短篇新闻的考试指令:Section ADirections: In this section, you will hear three news reports. At the end of each news report, you will hear two or three questions. Both the news report and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.二、六级听力试题的调整1.取消短对话2.取消短文听写3.听力篇章调整为2篇(原3篇)4.新增讲座/讲话(3篇)其他测试内容不变。

2016年6月四级听力题型调整后六级听力部分的试题结构见下表:Section CDirections: In this section, you will hear recordings of lectures or talks followed by some questions. The recordings will be played only once.After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.四级听力样题Questions 1 and 2 will be based on the following news item.Kenyan police say one person was killed and 26 injured in an explosion at a bus station in central Nairobi. The blast hit a bus about to set off for the Ugandan capital Kampala. Last July, the Somali group al-Shabab said it was behind the blasts in the Ugandan capital which killed more than 70 people. Will Ross reports from the Kenyan capital.The explosion happened beside a bus which was about to set off for an overnight journey from Nairobi to the Ugandan capital Kampala. Some eyewitnesses report that a bag was about to be loaded on board, but it exploded during a security check. Windows of the red bus were left smashed, and blood could be seen on the ground beside thevehicle. Just hours earlier, Uganda’s police chief had warned of possible Christmas-time attacks by Somali rebels.1. What is the news report mainly about?2. When did the incident occurQuestions 1 and 2 will be based on the following news item.Christmas-time attacks made by Somali rebels.B) An explosion at a bus station in central Nairobi.C) The killing of more than 70 Ugandans in Kampala.D) Blasts set off by a Somali group in Uganda’s capita l.On Christmas Eve. C) During a security check.B) Just before midnight. D) In the small hours of the morning.Questions 3 and 4 will be based on the following news item.Woolworths is one of the best known names on t he British High Street. It’s been in business nearly a century. Many of its 800 stores are likely to close following the company’s decision to call in administrators after an attempt to sell the business for a token £1 failed.The company has huge debts. T he immediate cause for the collapse has been Britain’s slide toward recession, which has cut into consumer spending. However, the business had been in trouble for years.Known for low-priced general goods, Woolworths has struggled in the face of competition from supermarkets expanding beyond groceries and a new generation of internet retailers.Many of the store group’s 25,000 employees are likely to lose their jobs. Some profitable areas such as the DVD publishing business will survive.3. What do we learn about Woolworths from the news report?4. What did Woolworths attempt to do recentlyQuestions 3 and 4 will be based on the following news item.3. A) It is likely to close many of its stores.B) It is known for the quality of its goods.C) It remains competitive in the recession.D) It will expand its online retail business.4. A) Expand its business beyond groceries.B) Fire 25,000 of its current employees.C) Cut its DVD publishing business.D) Sell the business for one pound.Questions 5 to 7 will be based on the following news item.Cairo is known for its overcrowded roads, irregular driving practices and shaky old vehicles, but also for its air pollution. In recent months, though, environmental studies indicate there have been signs of improveme nt. That’s due in part to the removal of many of the capital’s old-fashioned black and white taxis. Most of these dated back to the 1960s and 70s and were in a poor state of repair.After new legislation demanded their removal from the roads, a low interest loan scheme was set up with three Egyptian banks so drivers could buy new cars. The government pays about $900 for old ones to be discarded and advertising on the new vehicles helps cover repayments.The idea has proved popular with customers ― they can now travel in air-conditioned comfort and because the new cabs are metered, they don’t have to argue over fares. Banks and car manufacturers are glad for the extra business in tough economic times. As for the taxi drivers, most are delighted to be behind the wheel of new cars, although there have been a few complaints about switching from black and white to a plain white colour.5. What change took place in Cairo recently?6. What helped bring about the change?7. Why do customers no longer argue with new cab driversQuestions 5 to 7 will be based on the following news item.5. A) All taxis began to use meters.B) All taxis got air conditioning.C) Advertisements were allowed on taxis.D) Old taxis were replaced with new cabs.6. A) A low interest loan scheme. C) Taxi passengers’ complaints.B) Environmentalists’ protests. D) Permission for car advertising.7. A) There are no more irregular practices.B) All new cabs provide air-conditioning.C) New cabs are all equipped with meters.D) New legislation protects consumer rights.Section A1. B2. C3. A4. D5. D6. A7. C六级听力样题Now listen to the following recording and answer questions 16 to 19.Moderator (会议主持人):Hello Ladies and Gentleman, it gives me great pleasure to introduce our keynote speaker for today’s session, Dr. Howard Miller. Dr. Miller, Professor of Sociologyat Washington University, has written numerous articles and books on the issues facing older Americans in our graying society for the past 15 years. Dr. Miller: Dr. Miller:Thank you for that introduction. Today, I’d like to preface my remarks with a story from my own life which I feel highlights the common concerns that bring us here together. Several years ago when my grandparents were well into their eighties, they were faced with the reality of no longer being able to adequately care for themselves. My grandfather spoke of his greatest fear, that of leaving the only home they had known for the past 60 years. Fighting back the tears, he spoke proudly of the fact that he had built their home from the ground up, and that he had pounded every nail and laid every brick in the process. The prospect of having to sell their home and give up their independence, and move into a retirement home was an extremely painful experience for them. It was, in my grandfather’s own words, like having a limb cut off. He exclaimed in a forceful manner that he felt he wasn’t important anymore. For them and some older Americans, their so-called “golden years” are at times not so pleasant, for this period can mean the decline of not only one’s health but the loss of identity and self-worth. In many societies, this self-identity is closely related with our social status, occupation, material possessions, or independence. Furthermore, we often live in societies that value what is “new” or in fashion, and our own usage of words in the English language is often a sign of bad news for older Americans. I mean how would your family react if you came home tonight exclaiming, “Hey, come to the living room and see the OLD black and white TV I brought!” Unfortunately, the word “old” calls to mind images of the need to replace or discard.Now, many of the lectures given at this conference have focused on the issues of pension reform, medical care, and the development of public facilities for senior citizens. And while these are vital issues that must be addressed, I’d like to focusmy comments on an important issue that will affect the overall success of the other programs mentioned. This has to do with changing our perspectives on what it means to be a part of this group, and finding meaningful roles the elderly can play and should play in our societies.First of all, I’d like to talk about . . .16. What does the introduction say about Dr. Howard Miller’s articles and books?17. What is the greatest fear of Dr. Miller’s grandfather?18. What does Dr. Miller say the “golden years” can of ten mean?19. What is the focus of Dr. Miller’s speechNow listen to the following recording and answer questions 16 to 19.16. A) They investigate the retirement homes in America.B) They are on issues facing senior citizens in America.C) They describe the great pleasures of the golden years.D) They are filled with fond memories of his grandparents.17. A) The loss of the ability to take care of himself.B) The feeling of not being important any more.C) Being unable to find a good retirement home.D) Leaving the home he had lived in for 60 years.18. A) The loss of identity and self-worth.B) Fear of being replaced or discarded.C) Freedom from pressure and worldly cares.D) The possession of wealth and high respect.19. A) The urgency of pension reform.B) Medical care for senior citizens.C) Finding meaningful roles for the elderly in society.D) The development of public facilities for senior citizens.Now listen to the following recording and answer questions 20 to 22.20. A) It seriously impacts their physical and mental development.B) It has become a problem affecting global economic growth.C) It is a common problem found in underdeveloped countries.D) It is an issue often overlooked by parents in many countries.21. A) They will live longer. C) Theyget along well with people.B) They get better pay. D) Theydevelop much higher IQs.22. A) Appropriated funds to promote research of nutrient-rich foods.B) Encouraged breastfeeding for the first six mo nths of a child’s life.C) Recruited volunteers to teach rural people about health and nutrition.D) Targeted hunger-relief programs at pregnant women and young children.Now listen to the following recording and answer questions 20 to 22.The 2010 Global Hunger Index report was released today by the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI). It notes that, in recent years, experts have come to the conclusion that undernourishment between conception and a child’s second birthday can have serious and long-lasting impacts.Undernourishment during this approximately 1,000-day window can seriously check the growth and development of children and render them more likely to get sick and die than well-fed children. Preventing hunger allows children to develop both physically and mentally.Says IFPRI’s Marie Ruel, “They will be more likely to perform well in school. They will stay in school longer. And then at adulthood, IFPRI has actually demonstrated that children who were better nourished have higher wages, by a pretty large margin, by 46 percent.”Ruel says that means the productivity of a nation’s future generations depends in a large part on the first 1,000 days of life.“This is why we’re all on board in focusing on those thousand days to improve n utrition. After that, the damage is done and is highly irreversible.”The data on nutrition and childhood development has been slowly coming together for decades. But Ruel says scientific consensus alone will not solve the problem. “It’s not enough that nutritionists know you have to intervene then, if we don’t have the politicians on board, and also the...people that implement [programs] in the field.”Ruel says there are encouraging signs that politicians and implementers are beginning to get on board. Many major donors and the United Nations are targeting hunger-relief programs at pregnant women and young children. They focus on improving diets or providing micro-food supplements. They improve access to pre-birth care and encourage exclusive breastfeedin g for the first six months of a child’s life. Ruel says in the 1980s Thailand was able to reduce child undernourishment by recruiting a large number of volunteers to travel the countryside teaching about health and nutrition.“They really did very active promotion of diversity in the diet and good eating habits. So they were providing more food to people, but also educating people on how to use them, and also educating people on how to feed their young children.”Ruel says countries may take different approaches to reducing child undernutrition. But she says nations will not make progress fighting hunger and poverty until they begin to focus on those critical first thousand days.20. What is the experts’ conclusion regarding children’s undernourishment in t heir earliest days of life21. What does IFPRI’s Marie Ruel say about well-fed children in their adult life?22. What did Thailand do to reduce child undernourishment in the 1980sNow listen to the following recording and answer questions 23 to 25.I’d like to look at a vital aspect of e-commerce, and that is the nature of the product or service. There are certain products and services that are very suitable for selling online, and others that simply don’t work.Suitable products generally have a high value-to-weight ratio. Items such as CDs and DVDs are obvious examples. Books, although heavier and so more expensive to post, still have a high enough value-to-weight ratio, as the success of Amazon, which started off selling only books, shows. Laptop computers are another good product for selling online.Digital products, such as software, films and music, can be sold in a purely virtual environment. The goods are paid for by online transactions, and then downloaded onto the buyer’s computer. There are no postage or delivery costs, so prices can be kept low.Many successful virtual companies provide digital services, such as financial transactions, in the case of Paypal, or means of communication, as Skype does. The key to success here is providing an easy-to-use, reliable service. Do this and you can easily become the market leader, as Skype has proved.Products which are potentially embarrassing to buy also do well in the virtual environment. Some of the most profitable e-commerce companies are those selling sex-related products or services. For a similar reason, online gambling is highly popular.Products which are usually considered unsuitable for selling online include those that have a taste or smell component. Food, especially fresh food, falls into this category, along with perfume. Clothes and other items that need to be tried on such as diamond rings and gold necklaces are generally not suited to virtual retailing, and, of course, items with a low value-to-weight ratio.There are exceptions, though. Online grocery shopping has really taken off, with most major supermarkets offering the service. The inconvenience of not being ableto see the food you are buying is outweighed by the time saved and convenience of having the goods delivered. Typical users of online supermarkets include the elderly, people who work long hours and those without their own transport.23 What is important to the success of an online store?24. What products are unsuitable for selling online?25. Who are more likely to buy groceries onlineNow listen to the following recording and answer questions 23 to 25.23. A) The guaranteed quality of its goods.B) The huge volume of its annual sales.C) The service it provides to its customers.D) The high value-to-weight ratio of its goods.24. A) Those having a taste or smell component.B) Products potentially embarrassing to buy.C) Those that require very careful handling.D) Services involving a personal element.25. A) Those who live in the virtual world.B) Those who have to work long hours.C) Those who are used to online transactions.D) Those who don’t mind paying a little more.Section C16. B 17. D18. A 19. C20. A21. B 22. C23. D 24. A25. B。

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英语四六级听力练习
一、各题主题揭示对话主题
将各题所考查的主题内容结合在一起,往往可得出整篇对话的主题。

如果某一题目是考查对话主题,其中的一个选项明显能够概括其他各题选项的内容,那么该选项很可能为答案。

例1】(710分样卷Conversation One)
预览选项】
19. [A]To interview a few job applicants。

[B]To fill a vacancy in the company。

[C] To advertise for a junior sales manager。

[D] To apply for a job in a major newspaper。

20. [A]A hard working ambitious young man。

[B]A young man good at managing his time。

[C]A college graduate with practical working experience。

[D]A young man with his own idea of what is important。

21. [A]Not clearly specified。

[B]Not likely to be met。

[C]Reasonable enough。

[D]Apparently sexist。

听前预测】
预览三道题各选项,由19题中的interview, applicants, vacancy, advertise for a manager, apply for a job等词语可以推测对
话与刊登招聘广告或应聘工作有关。

而20题中hardworking, ambitious, good at managing his time, with practical working experience, with his own idea等词语则表明对话中还涉及到对所招聘人员的要求。

二、选项均以动词的某种形式开头
含有这类选项的问题为考查行为活动类型。

根据动词的不同形式,问题考查的重点也可能不同。

选项均以动词原形开头,问题大多是关于建议某人做某事,有时也表示为了而某种目的而要做某事。

选项均为动名词,问题大多是关于正在进行的动作或者计划打算。

选项为不定式,问题很可能是关于做某事的目的,或是计划、承诺或要求做某事。

例2】(新06-12- -20)
预览选项】
[A] File a lawsuit against the man。

[B] Ask the man for compensation。

[C] Have the mans apple tree cut down。

[D] Throw garbage into the mans yard。

听前预测】
选项均为动词原形,故本题应该是考查某人的行为活动。

四个选项均是针对男士的行为,故本题很可能是关于某人与男士发
生争吵或冲突时所采取的应对措施。

听音验证】
W: Get the branches off my property or Ill have to sue you。

M: Yeah? For what?! Youre taking those law classes too seriously! Ive gotta go, I have to pick up my son。

21. What did the woman threaten to do?
例3】(710分样卷-19)
预览选项】
[A]To interview a few job applicants。

[B]To fill a vacancy in the company。

[C] To advertise for a junior sales manager。

[D] To apply for a job in a major newspaper。

听前预测】
选项均为不定式短语,故本题应该是考查某人将要采取的行动。

[ A ]、[ C ]是关于招聘工作(interview, advertise),[ B ]、[ D]则是关于申请工作(fill, apply for),故听音时应留意该行为是关于招聘还是应聘。

听音验证】
M: Morning, Brenda。

W: Good morning, Mr. Browning。

M: Er, did you, did you put that ad in yesterday?
W: Yes, yesterday afternoon。

M: The ad for a junior sales manager, I mean。

19. What did Mr. Browning ask Brenda to do?
三、选项中含有表示意愿或建议的词
如果选项中含有should, had better, would like等一类的词语,问题很可能是考查观点或建议。

例4】(新06-12-25)
预览选项】
[A] Accurate communication is of utmost importance。

[B] Pilots should be able to speak several foreign languages。

[C] Air controllers should keep a close watch on the weather。

[D] Cooperation between pilots and air controllers is essential。

听前预测】
由选项中的should可推知,本题应该是考查某人的观点或建议。

选项内容表明问题应该与确保安全飞行的因素有关。

听音验证】
M: Sadly enough, yes they did. It was a really bad mistake. Many people died as a result of the simple misunderstanding。

W: Wow, thats a powerful lesson on how important it can be to
accurately communicate to each other。

25. What lesson could be drawn from the accident?。

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