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2019年12⽉英语四级真题第⼆套（含听⼒原⽂）2019年12⽉英语四级真题第⼆套(含听⼒原⽂）Part I Writing (30 minutes)Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a letter to a foreign friend who wants to learn Chinese. Please recommend a place to him. You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.Part ⅡListening Comprehension (25 minutes)Section ADirections:In this section, you will hear three news reports. At the end of each news report, you will hear two or three questions. Both the news report and then 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 1with a single line through the centre.Questions 1 and 2 are based on the news report you have just heard.1. A) The number of nurses has dropped to a record low.B) There is a growing shortage of medical personnel.C) There is discrimination against male nurses.D) The number of male nurses has gone down..2. A) Cultural bias. B) Inadequate pay.C) Educational system. D) Working conditions.Questions 3 and 4 are based on the news report you have just heard.3. A) He fell out of a lifeboat. B) He lost his way on a beach.C) He was almost drowned. D) He enjoyed swimming in the sea.4. A) The beach is a popular tourist resort. B) The emergency services are efficient.C) The beach is a good place to watch the tide. D) The lifeboats patrol the area round the clock. Questions 5 to 7 are based on the news report you have just heard.5. A) It became an online star. B) It broke into an office room.C) It escaped from a local zoo. D) It climbed 25 storeys at one go.6. A) Send it back to the zoo. B) Release it into the wild.C) Return it to its owner. D) Give it a physical checkup.7. A) A raccoon can perform acts no human can.B) A raccoon can climb much higher than a cat.C) The raccoon became as famous as some politicians.D) The raccoon did something no politician could.Section BDirections:In this section, you will hear two long conversations. At the end of each conversation, you will hear four questions. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.Questions 8 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.8. A) She got a well-paying job in a bank. B) She received a bonus unexpectedly.C She received her first monthly salary. D) She got a pay raise for her performance.9. A) Several years ago. B) Two decades ago.C) Right after graduation. D) Just last month.10. A) He sent a small check to his parents. B) He took a few of his friends to a gym.C) He immediately deposited it in a bank. D) He treated his parents to a nice meal.11. A) Buy some professional clothes. B) Budget her salary carefully.C) Join her colleagues for gym exercise. D) Visit her former university campus.Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.12. A) He has a difficult decision to make. B) He has been overworked recently.C) He has just quarreled with his girlfriend. D) He has just too many things to attend to.13. A) Give priority to things more urgent. B) Turn to his girlfriend for assistance.C) Think twice before making the decision. D) Seek advice from his family and advisor.14. A) His parents and advisor have different opinions.B) He is not particularly keen on the job offered.C) He lacks the money for his doctoral program.D) His girlfriend does not support his decision.15. A) They need time to make preparations. B) They need to save enough money for it.C) They haven’t started their careers yet. D) They haven’t won their parents’ approval.Section CDirections:In this section, you will hear three passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear three or four questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.Questions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard.16. A) Acquiring information and professional knowledge.B) Using information to understand and solve problems.C) Enriching social and intellectual lives.D) Expressing ideas and opinions freely.17. A) Improving mind-reading strategies. B) Reading classic scientific literature.C) Playing games that challenge one’s mind. D) Traveling to different places in the world.18. A) Give others freedom to express themselves. B) Expose themselves to different cultures.C) Discard personal biases and prejudices. D) Participate in debates or discussions.Questions 19 to 21 are based on the passage you have just heard.19. A) The nature of relationships between dogs. B) The reason a great many people love dogs.C) Why dogs can be faithful friends of humans. D) How dogs feel about their bonds with humans.20. A) They have an unusual sense of responsibility. B) They can respond to humans’ questions.C) They can fall in love just like humans. D) They behave like other animals in many ways.21. A) They have their own joys and sorrows. B) They experience true romantic love.C) They help humans in various ways. D) They stay with one partner for life.Questions 22 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard.22. A) A cow bone. B) A rare animal.C) A historical site. D) A precious stone.23. A) Measuring it. B) Preserving it.C) Dating it. D) Identifying it.24. A) The site should have been protected. B) The boy’s family had acted correctly.C) The boy should have called an expert. D) The channel needs to interview the boy.25. A) Search for similar fossils elsewhere. B) Ask the university to reward Jude.C) Conduct a more detailed search. D) Seek additional funds for the search.Part ⅢReading Comprehension (40 minutes)Section ADirections:In this section, there is a passage with ten blanks. You are required to select one word for each blank from a list of choices given in a word bank following the passage. Read the passage through carefully before making your choices. Each choice in the bank is identified by a letter. Please mark the corresponding letter for each item on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre. You may not use any of the words in the bank more than once.Questions 26 to 35 are based on the following passage.Finally, some good news about airplane travel. If you are on a plane with a sick passenger, you are unlikely to get sick. That is the 26 of a new study that looked at how respiratory viruses 27 on airplanes. Researchers found that only people who were seated in the same row as a passenger with the flu, for example —or one row in front of or behind that individual—had a high risk of catching the illness. All other passengers had only a very 28 chance of getting sick, according to the findings. Media reports have not necessarily presented 29 information about the risk of getting infected on an airplane in the past. Therefore, these new findings should help airplane passengers to feel less 30 to catching respiratory infections while traveling by air. Prior to the new study, litter was known about the risks of getting 31 infected by common respiratory viruses, such as the flu or common cold, on an airplane, the researchers said. So, to 32 the risks of infection, the study team flew on 10 different 33 in the U.S. during the flu season. The researchers found that passengers sitting within two seats on 34 side of a person infected with flu, as well as those sitting one row in front of or behind this individual, had about an 80 person chance of getting sick. But other passengers were 35 safe from infection. They had a less than 3 percent chance of catching the flu.Section BDirections: In this section, you are going to read a passage with ten statements attached to each statement contains information given in one of the paragraphs. Identify the paragraph from which the information is derived. You may choose a paragraph more than once. Each paragraph is marked with a letter. Answer the questions by marking the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2.Is Breakfast Really the Most Important Meal of the Day?[A] Along with old classics like “carrots give you night vision” and “Santa doesn’t bring toys to misbehaving children”, one of the most well-worn phrases of tired parents everywhere is that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Many of us grow up believing that skipping breakfast is a serious mistake—even if only two thirds of adults in the UK eat breakfastregularly, according to the British Dietetic Association, and around three-quarters of Americans.[B] “The body uses a lot of energy stores for growth and repair through the night,” explains diet specialistSarah Elder. “Eating a balanced breakfast helps to up our energy, as well as make up for protein and calcium used throughout the night.” But there’s widespread disagreeme nt over whether breakfast should keep its top spot in the hierarchy of meals. There have been concerns around the sugar content of cereal and the food industry’s involvement in pro-breakfast research—and even one claim from an academic that breakfast is “dangerous”.[C] What’s the reality? Is breakfast a necessary start to the day or a marketing tactic by cereal companies? The most researched aspect of breakfast (and breakfast-skipping) has been its links to obesity. Scientists have different theories as to why there’s a relationship between the two. In one US study that analyzed the health data of 50,000 people over seven years, researchers found that those who made breakfast the largest meal of the day were more likely to have a lower body mass index (BMI) than those who ate a large lunch or dinner. The researchers argued that breakfast helps reduce daily calorie intake and improve the quality of our diet—since breakfast foods are often higher in fiber and nutrients.[D] But as with any study of this kind, it was unclear if that was the cause—or if breakfast-skippers were just more likely to be overweight to begin with. To find out, researchers designed a study in which 52 obese women took part in a 12-week weight loss program. All had the same number of calories over the day, but half had breakfast, while the other half did not. What they found was that it wasn’t breakfast itself that caused the participants to lose weight: it was changing their normal routine. [E] If breakfast alone isn’t a guarantee of wei ght loss, why is there a link between obesity and skipping breakfast? Alexandra Johnstone, professor of appetite research at the University of Aberdeen, argues that it may simply be because breakfast-skippers have been found to be less knowledgeable about nutrition and health. “There are a lot of studies on the relationship between breakfast eating and possible health outcomes, but this may be because those who eat breakfast choose to habitually have health-enhancing behaviors such as not smoking and regula r exercise,” she says.[F] A 2016 review of 10 studies looking into the relationship between breakfast and weight management concluded there is “limited evidence” supporting or refuting the argument that breakfast influences weight or food intake, and more evidence is required before breakfast recommendations can be used to help prevent obesity.[G] Researchers from the University of Surrey and University of Aberdeen are halfway through research looking into the mechanisms behind how the time we eat influences body weight. Early findings suggest that a bigger breakfast is beneficial to weight control. Breakfast has been found to affect more than just weight. Skipping breakfast has been associated with a 27% increased risk of heart disease, a 21% higher risk of type 2 diabetes men, and a 20% higher risk of type 2 diabetes in women. One reason may be breakfast’s nutritional value—partly because cereal is fortified with vitamins. In one study on the breakfast habits of 1,600 young people in the UK, researchers found that the fiber and micronutrient intake was better in those who had breakfast regularly. There have been similar findings in Australia, Brazil, Canada and the US.[H] Breakfast is also associated with improved brain function, including concentration and language use. A review of 54 studies found that eating breakfast can improve memory, though the effects on other brain functions were inconclusive. However, one of the review’s researchers, Mary Beth Spitznagel, says there is “reasonable” evidence break fast does improve concentration—there just needs to be more research. “Looking at studies that tested concentration, the number of studies showing a benefit was exactly the same as the number that found no benefit,” she says.“And no studies found that eat ing breakfast was bad for concentration.”[I] What’s most important, some argue, is what we eat for breakfast. High-protein breakfasts have been found particularly effective in reducing food and consumption later in the day, according to research by theAustralian Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization. While cereal remains a firm favorite among breakfast consumers in the UK and US, a recent investigation into the sugar content of “adult” breakfast cereals found that some cereals contain more than three quarters of the recommended daily amount of free sugars in each portion, and sugar was the second or third highest ingredient in cereals.[J] But some research suggests if we’re going to eat sugary foods, it’s best to do it early. One re cruited 200 obese adults to take part in a 16-week-long diet, where half added dessert to their breakfast, and half didn’t. Those who added dessert lost an average of 40 pounds more—however, the study was unable to show the long-term effects. A review of 54 studies found that there is no consensus yet on what type of breakfast is healthier, and concluded that the type of breakfast doesn’t matter as much as simply eating something.[K] While there’s no conclusive evidence on exactly what we should be eating and when, the consensus is that we should listen to our own bodies and eat when we’re hungry. “Breakfast is most important for people who are hungry when they wake up,” Johnstone says. Every body starts the day differently—and those individual differences need to be researched more closely, Spitznagel says. “A balanced breakfast is really helpful, but getting regular meals throughout the day is more important to leave blood sugar stable through the day, which helps control weight and hunger levels,” says El der, “Breakfastisn’t the only meal we should be getting right.”36. According to one professor, obesity is related to a lack of basic awareness of nutrition and health.37. Some scientists claim that people should consume the right kind of food at breakfast.38. Opinions differ as to whether breakfast is the most important meal of the day.39. It has been found that not eating breakfast is related to the incidence of certain diseases in some countries.40. Researchers found it was a change in eating habits rather than breakfast itself that induced weight loss.41. To keep oneself healthy, eating breakfast is more important than choosing what to eat.42. It is widely considered wrong not to eat breakfast.43. More research is needed to prove that breakfast is related to weight loss or food intake.44. People who priorities breakfasts tend to have lower calorie but higher nutritional intake.45. Many studies reveal that eating breakfast helps people memories and concentrate.Section CDirections: There are 2 passages in this section. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A), B), C) and D). You should decide on the best choice and mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre.Passage OneQuestions 46 to 50 are based on the following passage.Textbooks represent an 11 billion dollar industry, up from $8 billion in 2014. Textbook publisher Pearson is the largest publisher—of any kind—in the world.It costs about $1 million to create a new textbook. A freshman textbook will have dozens of contributors, from subject-matter experts through graphic and layout artists to expert reviewers and classroom testers. Textbook publishers connect professors, instructors and students in ways that alternatives, such as Open E-Textbooks and Open Educational Resources, simply do not. This connection happens not only by means of collaborative development, review and testing, but also at conferences where faculty regularly decide on their textbooks and curricula for the coming year.It is true that textbook publishers have recently reported losses, largely due to students renting or buying used print textbooks. But this can be chalked up to the exorbitant cost of their books—which has increased over 1,000 percent since 1977. A reshuffling of the textbook industry may well be in order. But this does not mean the end of the textbook itself.While they may not be as dynamic as an iPad, textbooks are not passive or lifeless. For example, over the centuries, they have simulated dialogue in a number of ways. From 1800 to the present day, textbooks have done this by posing questions for students to answer inductively. That means students are asked to use their individual experie nce to come up with answers to general questions. Today’s psychology texts, for example, ask: “How much of your personality do you think you inherited?” while ones in physics say: “How can you predict where the ball you tossed will land?”Experts observe t hat “textbooks come in layers, something like an onion.” For the active learner, engaging with a textbook can be an interactive experience: Readers proceed at their own pace. They “customize” their books by engaging with different layers and linkages. Highlighting, Post-It notes, dog-ears and other techniques allow for further customization that students value in print books over digital forms of books.46. What does the passage say about open educational resources?A) They contribute to teaching as much as to learning.B) They don’t profit as much as traditional textbooks do.C) They can’t connect professors and students as textbooks do.D) They compete fiercely for customers with textbook producers.47. What is the main cause of the publishers’ losses?A) Failure to meet student need. B) Industry restructuringC) Emergence of e-books. D) Falling sales.48. What does the textbook industry need to do?A) Reform its structures. B) Cut its retail prices.C) Find replacements for printed textbooks. D) Change its business strategy periodically.49. What are students expected to do in the learning process?A) Think carefully before answering each question.B) Ask questions based on their own understanding.C) Answer questions using their personal experience.D) Give answers showing their respective personality.50. What do experts say about students using textbooks?A) They can digitalize the prints easily. B) They can learn in an interactive way.C) They can purchase customized versions. D) They can adapt the material themselves.Passage TwoQuestions 51 to 55 are based on the following passage.When we think of animals and plants, we have a pretty good way of dividing them into two distinct groups: one converts sunlight into energy and the other has to eat food to make its energy. Well, those dividing lines come crashing down with the discovery of a sea slug that is truly half animal and half plant. It’s pretty incredible how it has managed to hijack the genes of the algae on which it feeds.The slugs can manufacture chlorophyll, the green pigment in plants that captures energy from sunlight, and hold these genes within their body. The term kleptoplasty is used to describe the practice of using hijacked genes to create nutrients from sunlight. And so far, this green sea slug is the only known animal that can be truly considered solar-powered, although some animals do exhibit some plant-like behaviors. Many scientists have studied the green sea slugs to confirm that they are actually able to create energy from sunlight.In fact, the slugs use the genetic material so well, they pass it on to their further generations. The babies retain the ability to produce their own chlorophyll, though they can’t generate energy from sunlight until they’ve eaten enough algae to steal the necessary genes, which they can’t yet produce on their own.”“There is no way on earth that genes from an alga should work inside an animal cell,” says Sidney Piercefrom the University of South Florida. “And yet here, they do. They all ow the animal to rely on sunshine for its nutrition. So if something happens to their food source, they have a way of not starving to death until they find more algae to eat.”The sea slugs are so good at gathering energy from the sun that they can live up to 9 months without having to eat any food. They get all their nutritional needs met by the genes that they’ve hijacked from the algae.51. What is the distinctive feature of a sea slug?A) It looks like both a plant and an animal. B) It converts some sea animals into plants.C) It lives half on animals and half on plants. D) It gets energy from both food and sunlight.52. What enables the sea slug to live like a plant?A) The genes it captures from the sea plant algae. B) The mechanism by which it conserves energy.C) The nutrients it hijacks from other species. D) The green pigment it inherits from its ancestors.53. What does the author say about baby sea slugs?A) They can live without sunlight for a long time.B) They can absorb sunlight right after their birth.C) They can survive without algae for quite some time.D) They can produce chlorophyll on their own.54. What does Sidney Pierce say about genes from an alga?A) They are stolen from animals like the sea slug. B) They can’t function unless exposed to sunlight.C) They don’t usually function inside animal cells. D) They can readily be converted to sea slug genes.55. What do we learn about sea slugs from the passage?A) They behave the way most plant species do. B) They can survive for months without eating.C) They will turn into plants when they mature. D) They will starve to death without sunlight.Part ⅣTranslation (30 minutes)Directions:For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to translate a passage from Chinese into English. You should write your answer on Answer Sheet 2.中国的家庭观念与其⽂化传统有关。
2021年12月四级第一套听力原文
2021年12月四级第一套听力原文2021年12月四级第一套听力原文如下：Part I: Listening Comprehension (25 minutes)Section A1. W: Have you heard about the new restaurant that just opened up downtown?M: Yeah, I heard it's really good. I've been meaning to try it out.2. M: Did you go to the library to borrow the book I recommended?W: No, I didn't have time, but I plan to go tomorrow.3. W: The weather forecast says it's going to rain all weekend.M: That's a shame. I was hoping to go hiking.4. M: I have a dentist appointment tomorrow, but I'm really scared.W: Don't worry, it's not going to be as bad as you think.5. W: I received a letter from my friend in Australia today.M: That's great! It's always nice to hear from old friends.6. M: Can you lend me your car tomorrow?W: I'm sorry, but I need it for work. Maybe next time.7. W: The teacher postponed the exam until next week.M: That's a relief! I need more time to study.8. M: I'm thinking of joining the school choir. What do you think?W: I think it's a great idea. You have a good singing voice.9. M: I forgot my umbrella at home, and now it's raining outside.W: That's too bad. You should check the weather before leaving.10. W: The movie we watched last night was amazing.M: Yeah, I really enjoyed it. The plot was veryintriguing.Section BPassage OneIt's no secret that the world has become a global village, and people are now more connected than ever. This is largely thanks to advancements in technology and the widespread useof the internet. However, there are still areas in the world where internet access is limited or even nonexistent. Inthese areas, people rely on more traditional forms of communication, such as newspapers, radio, and television.While these mediums may seem outdated in today's digital age, they continue to play a vital role in keeping people informed and connected.Passage TwoIn recent years, there has been a growing concern over the use of plastic and its impact on the environment. Plastic waste has become a major problem, with billions of tons ending up in landfills and oceans every year. To combat this issue, many countries have implemented measures to reduce the use of plastic. Some have banned single-use plastic bags, while others have introduced taxes on plastic packaging. These efforts are aimed at encouraging people to use alternative materials that are more environmentally friendly, such as reusable bags and biodegradable packaging.Passage ThreeHealth and wellness have become a top priority for many people in today's fast-paced society. As a result, there hasbeen a surge in the popularity of fitness trackers and wearable devices. These devices, such as smartwatches and fitness bands, can track various aspects of a person's health, including their heart rate, sleep patterns, and dailyactivity levels. They can also provide personalized feedback and guidance to help users achieve their health and fitness goals. With the advancement of technology, these devices are becoming increasingly sophisticated and are expected to playan even bigger role in promoting a healthier lifestyle in the future.Passage FourIn recent years, there has been a significant increase in the number of people working remotely or freelancing. This trend has been largely driven by advancements in technology, which have made it easier for people to work from anywhereand collaborate with others online. Working remotely offers numerous benefits, such as flexibility, reduced commutingtime, and a better work-life balance. However, it also comes with its challenges, such as the lack of face-to-face interaction and potential distractions at home. Despite these challenges, many people enjoy the freedom and independence that comes with remote work and believe it is the future of work.Section CMan: Hi, I'm calling to inquire about the apartment you have listed for rent.Woman: Sure, I'd be happy to provide more information. The apartment is located in a quiet neighborhood and has two bedrooms and one bathroom. It also comes with a parking space and access to a shared backyard.Man: That sounds great. How much is the monthly rent?Woman: The monthly rent is $1,200, and it includes water and garbage fees. However, tenants are responsible for their own electricity and gas bills.Man: Is there a security deposit?Woman: Yes, there is a security deposit of one month's rent required upfront. It will be refunded at the end of the lease if there are no damages to the apartment.Man: That's reasonable. Are pets allowed?Woman: Unfortunately, pets are not allowed in the apartment complex.Man: I see. When is the apartment available for move-in?Woman: The apartment is available starting next month. If you're interested, I can arrange a viewing for you.Man: That would be great. Can we schedule it for this weekend?Woman: I'm sorry, but this weekend is fully booked. How about next Tuesday afternoon?Man: Tuesday afternoon works for me. Thank you for your help.Woman: You're welcome. I'll see you next Tuesday then.本文内容是2021年12月四级第一套听力原文。
2003年9月英语四级真题听力原文
2003年9月英语四级真题听力原文Section A1. M: I can't understand why Bob isn't here yet? Do you think we should try to call him or go look for him?W: He probably just got held up in traffic. Why don't we give him a few minutes?[Q] What are the speakers probably going to do?男：真不知道鲍伯怎么搞的，到现在还没有到？你觉得我们是打电话给他还是去找他？女：可能堵车耽搁了，要不我们再多等他几分钟？问：谈话者可能会做什么？2. M: Hi, Susan! Have you decided where to live when you get married? W: I'd like to live in the downtown area near my work but Nelson wants to live in suburbs to save our expenses.[Q] Why does Susan want to live in the city?男：嗨，苏珊，你决定婚后住哪了吗？女：我想住城里，上班近，但尼尔森想住在郊区因为可以省钱。
问：为什么苏珊想住在城里？3. M: I'd like to buy a copy of Professor Franklin's book on American culture.W: I'm sorry. The book has been out of print for sometime now.[Q] Where does the conversation probably take place.男：我想买一本弗兰克林教授撰写的关于美国文化的书。
2023年12月大学英语四级考试真题听力
2023年12月大学英语四级考试真题听力全文共3篇示例，供读者参考篇12023年12月大学英语四级考试真题听力Part I Listening Comprehension (30 minutes)Section ADirections: In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long conversations. At the end of each conversation, one or more questions will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After each question, there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B), C) and D), and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.1. A) A book.B) A mobile phone.C) A bag.D) An umbrella.2. A) The man doesn't like the woman's new haircut.B) The woman asks how the man likes her new haircut.C) The man thinks the woman's new haircut is stylish.D) The woman went to the hair salon on Thursday.3. A) The woman should set up an appointment.B) There's no need for the woman to change the time.C) The woman should have arrived on time.D) The woman will have to wait.4. A) She thought the class was interesting.B) She found the class too difficult.C) She didn't understand the teacher very well.D) She didn't learn anything in the class.5. A) The woman saw a movie with the same actor.B) The man recommended a new movie to the woman.C) The woman doesn't like the actor in the movie.D) The woman hasn't watched the movie yet.6. A) She has finished writing her report.B) She is too busy to finish her report.C) She should ask Mark for help.D) She needs more time to work on her report.7. A) Eating out.B) Cleaning the dishes.C) Shopping.D) Doing gardening.8. A) She doesn't have a good relationship with her roommate.B) She is looking for a new roommate.C) She doesn't know her roommate very well.D) She is happy with her current roommate.Section BDirections: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken onlyonce. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then markthe corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.Passage One9. A) She is keen on cooking and baking.B) She is going to open a new bakery.C) She wants to take a cooking class.D) She recently discovered a new recipe.10. A) It's easy for beginners to follow.B) It seldom comes out right the first time.C) It comes in different versions.D) It's considered a basic one that everyone should know.Passage Two11. A) Grand Canyon National Park.B) Monument Valley Tribal Park.C) Mesa Verde National Park.D) Yellowstone National Park.12. A) It was built by Native Americans.B) It was created by volcanic activity.C) It was destroyed in a major earthquake.D) It was named after a famous explorer.Passage Three13. A) To win a scholarship.B) To become a guest lecturer.C) To share her experience of studying abroad.D) To give the closing speech at an award ceremony.14. A) Her grades improved.B) She made new friends.C) She got involved in the student union.D) She became more confident and independent.Section CDirections: In this section, you will hear a passage three times. When the passage is read for the first time, you should listen carefully for its general idea. Whenthe passage is read for the second time, you are required to fill in the blanks numbered from 15 to 20 with the exact words you have just heard. For blanks numberedfrom 21 to 25 you are required to fill in the missing information. For these blanks, you can either use the exact words you have just heard or write down the main points in your own words. Finally, when the passage is read for the third time, you should check what you have written.PassageIf you're planning a stay in a hotel that has a gym with (15)___________ _______, the rules and regulations can feel a bit daunting. But it doesn't have to be this way. With a bit of(16)_________________, you can balance your workout regimen witha bit of relaxation and still make time for good food.The first thing you'll need to do is pack the right(17)____________, for the activities you're planning to do. If you're going to (18)____________ the pool or relax in the spa, make sure that you pack your swimsuit and robe.When you arrive at the hotel, you'll likely be given a tour of the facilities. Take (19)_________ of this opportunity to learn where everything is. Make a note of the opening hours of the gym andpool, and ask where you can find the gym's changing rooms. You never know, you might be (20)_________ to use them.After sampling hotel gyms across the country, I can tell you that they're not as (21) __________ as you might expect. They're equipped with a variety of cardio machines and weights, along with personal training sessions. Some will even offer yoga or Pilates classes.But if you prefer (22)_________ exercise back home, there's a good chance that you can enjoy it on vacation, too. You can take a run through the local park or spend some time in the hotel's swimming pool. You may also want to consider visiting the (23)________ while you're away.When it comes to the food available in the hotel,(24)__________ breakfast is usually included in the price of your stay. However, when it (25) ________ to lunch and dinner, it often makes sense to heading out and finding a nearby restaurant.Part II Reading Comprehension (40 minutes)Passage OneQuestions 26 to 30 are based on the following passage.Valentine's Day is celebrated on February 14 every year, and it is a day dedicated to love and romance. Traditionally, peoplehave celebrated this day by exchanging cards, flowers, and other gifts with their loved ones. The history of Valentine's Day can be traced back to the Roman Empire, where February 14 was a day dedicated to Juno, the goddess of love and marriage. Over time, the celebration evolved into a day honoring St. Valentine, a Roman priest who was martyred for secretly marrying couples against the emperor's orders. Today, Valentine's Day is celebrated around the world with various customs and traditions.26. What was Valentine's Day originally dedicated to?A) Juno, the goddess of love.B) St. Valentine.C) The Roman Empire.D) The exchange of gifts.27. Who was St. Valentine?A) A Roman emperor.B) The god of love and marriage.C) A Roman priest.D) The god of Valentine's Day.28. What is the passage mainly about?A) The history of Valentine's Day.B) Roman gods and goddesses.C) The customs and traditions of Valentine's Day.D) How to celebrate Valentine's Day.29. How did St. Valentine die?A) He was martyred for secretly marrying couples.B) He was executed by the emperor.C) He died of natural causes.D) He was killed in a battle.30. What is the significance of February 14 in Roman history?A) It was the day of the Roman Empire.B) It was the day of Juno, the goddess of love.C) It was the day of St. Valentine's death.D) It was the day of St. Valentine's marriage.Passage TwoQuestions 31 to 35 are based on the following passage.Over the past few decades, the internet has become an essential part of our daily lives. It has revolutionized how we communicate, shop, work, and entertain ourselves. However, the rise of the internet has also brought about new challenges and risks, such as online privacy concerns, cyberbullying, and misinformation. As we navigate the digital world, it is important to be aware of these risks and take steps to protect ourselves online.31. What has the internet revolutionized?A) How we communicate.B) How we entertain ourselves.C) How we work.D) All of the above.32. What are some of the risks associated with the internet?A) Online privacy concerns.B) Cyberbullying.C) Misinformation.D) All of the above.33. What does the passage suggest about navigating the digital world?A) We should be cautious about sharing personal information online.B) We should protect ourselves from cyberbullying.C) We should avoid using the internet altogether.D) We should trust all information we find online.34. What is the main idea of the passage?A) The benefits of the internet.B) The challenges of the internet.C) How to use the internet safely.D) The history of the internet.35. Why is it important to be aware of online risks?A) To protect yourself online.B) To avoid using the internet.C) To decrease internet usage.D) To increase online shopping.......Overall, the 2023 December CET-4 listening exam had a variety of topics covered, ranging from everyday conversations to informational passages. Test-takers needed to demonstrate their ability to comprehend spoken English across different contexts. The exam aimed to assess students' listening skills and their ability to understand and interpret spoken English accurately. It provided a challenging yet engaging experience for students preparing to take the exam, helping them improve their English proficiency and readiness for real-life situations where English is spoken.篇22023年12月大学英语四级考试真题听力Part I Short Conversation1. M: Did you remember to bring your umbrella?W: No, I forgot it. Do you think it will rain?Q: What does the woman imply about the weather?2. M: Do you want to go to the movies tonight?W: I’d love to, but I have to study for my exam.Q: What is the woman’s plan for the night?3. M: The concert starts at 7. Would you like to go with me?W: I’d love to, but I have a meeting that evening.Q: What is the woman’s response?4. M: I can’t believe my flight got delayed again.W: That’s too bad. When is the next one?Q: What can be inferred about the man?5. M: I’m thinking about getting a new car. What do you think?W: I suggest you look into hybrid cars. They are more environmentally friendly.Q: What does the woman advise the man to do?Part II Passage ListeningPassage 1Remembering things can be difficult, especially when you have so much to remember in your daily life. One way to improve your memory is to create a routine. By establishing a set routine for daily tasks, you can improve your ability to recall information. Another technique is to associate new information with things you already know. This can help to strengthen your memoryconnections, making it easier to retrieve the information when needed.Passage 2Having a healthy lifestyle is key to a happy and fulfilling life. Exercise, a balanced diet, and getting enough sleep are crucial for physical and mental well-being. It is important to make time for activities that you enjoy and that help you relax. Taking care of your body and mind will lead to a more positive outlook on life and better overall health.Part III Long ConversationAt a job interviewM: Good m orning, my name is John and I’ll be interviewing you today for the marketing position.W: Good morning, it’s nice to meet you. I’m Sarah.M: Sarah, can you tell me about your previous experience in marketing?W: Sure, I have worked in marketing for five years at a large corporation. I have experience in developing marketing strategies and managing campaigns.M: That’s impressive. Can you give me an example of a successful marketing campaign you were a part of?W: Of course. One campaign that I worked on increased the company’s sales by 20% within six months.M: That’s great to hear. What do you think sets you apart from other candidates for this position?W: I believe my creativity and ability to think outside the box will bring a fresh perspective to your marketing team.Part IV LectureToday we will be discussing the importance of time management in college. College life can be overwhelming with classes, assignments, and extracurricular activities. It is crucial for students to learn how to manage their time effectively in order to succeed academically and maintain a healthy balance in their lives. One tip for time management is to create a schedule and prioritize your tasks. This can help you stay organized and ensure that you are meeting deadlines. Another important aspect of time management is to avoid procrastination. By tackling tasks head-on and breaking them down into smaller steps, you can stay on top of your workload and reduce stress.Overall, the key to successful time management in college is planning ahead, staying organized, and being proactive in managing your responsibilities.In conclusion, the 2023 December CET-4 listening test will cover a wide range of topics, including everyday conversations, passages on memory improvement and healthy lifestyles, job interviews, and lectures on time management in college. Prepare and practice for the test by listening to a variety of English audio materials, taking notes, and practicing your listening skills. Good luck on the exam!篇32023年12月大学英语四级考试真题听力Section ADirections: In this section, you will hear 10 short conversations. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the question will be spoken only once. After each question, there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B), C) and D), and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.1. A) Charles is good at playing the piano.B) Alice is the man’s first name.C) The man knows very little about classical music.D) The man isn’t very interested in concert.2. A) The woman needs help with her reading.B) The woman has something to read on the bus.C) They are both going to work by car.D) The man will give the woman a lift.3. A) To get some gas.B) To have the tank inspected.C) To get the car fixed.D) To have the tires changed.4. A) The man can’t afford to go to Rome.B) The man would like to visit Rome.C) The man went to Rome last summer.D) The man doesn’t like Rome.5. A) Get some information about Flights.B) Collect something from the man’s office.C) Reserve two tickets for the woman.D) Look up material for the man.6. A) Go to their cottage.B) Attend a reunion.C) Take a trip.D) Celebrate their anniversary.7. A) By enjoying the food.B) By dieting and exercising.C) By eating everything but less.D) By cutting out junk food.8. A) He is very upset.B) He is going to be fired.C) He has just been promoted.D) He has a proposal to suggest.9. A) The woman should buy a new bookshelf.B) The woman already has a bookshelf.C) The woman should organize her books better.D) The woman’s room is too small for a bookshelf.10. A) He has some fruit trees in his garden.B) He has tasted the woman’s delicious salad.C) He is much better than the woman at cooking.D) He is happy to give the woman some fruit.Section BDirections: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.Passage One11. A) Soft drinks and juices.B) Fruit and vegetables.C) Fast food and snacks.D) Milk and yogurt.12. A) They must offer 3 milk products.B) They have to change their logos.C) They are urged to increase vegetable servings.D) They are encouraged to add calorie counts on menus.13. A) The marketing strategies of food companies.B) The importance of a balanced diet for children.C) The impact of government control on food sale.D) The high level of obesity among American children. Passage Two14. A) She is selling out her art collection.B) She is moving to a new house.C) She is donating some money to charity.D) She is marrying an art dealer.15. A) They must have an expert write an appraisal.B) They can sell the valuable items at an auction.C) They need to have their collections evaluated.D) They can have the items insured for free.16. A) To apply for free insurance.B) To ask a neighbor to help evaluate her possessions.C) To get an appraisal before giving any kind of donation.D) To have the valuable items written into the will. Passage Three17. A) Install security cameras.B) Rent a safe deposit box.C) Store cash in a safe place.D) Keep valuable belongings in the office.18. A) Electronic devices.B) Jewelry and documents.C) Stocks and bonds.D) Family photograph.19. A) How to stop money-related arguments.B) How to protect your assets at home.C) How to save in the event of a fire.D) How to agree on what to buy with your spouse.Questions:20. What is the main idea of the talk?21. What does the speaker recommend doing first if you find your things missing?22. How does the speaker suggest protecting valuables?23. Who is likely to lose items in a house fire according to the speaker?That is the end of the listening section. You now have 5 minutes to transfer your answers to Answer Sheet 1.---This is just a sample of what the listening section of the 2023 December CET-4 exam could look like. The actual exam may vary in terms of content and difficulty. Good luck to all test-takers!。
2021年12月英语四级考试听力原文(第 一套)
2021年12月英语四级考试听力原文（第1套),Listening ComprehensionSection ANews report 1uA 22-year-old Chinese woman who suffered from a persistent cough was shocked to learnthat she had a piece of chicken bone lodged in her lung.The unnamed womanfrom the province of Shandong started have coughing problems when she was 7or 8 years old.For 14 years,she made numerous hospital visits.However, no doctor could identify any problem. Her uncontrollable coughing was a mystery.Finally, the woman got a full body scan at a hospital in the city of Qingdao. This special medical procedure revealed she had a chicken bone stuck in her lung.(2) Doctors performed surgery and removed the bone. The simple procedure went smoothly and the woman has recovered fully with the bone finally removed from her lung, the woman is very happy that she no longer suffers from that annoying cough.Question 1 to 2 are based on the passage you have just heard.Q1: What was the woman's problem?Q2: How was the woman's problem eventually solved?'New report 2-(3 )A white shape named Prickles that ran away from an Australian farm duringthe 2013 bush fires recently returned home.According to farmer Alice Gray, Prickles was only a lamb when she ran away. The bush fires that hit the area back then destroyed a large part of her family's massive property. They thought Prickles had died in the fire.But instead, the young sheep escaped into a 200-acre forest near the farm.(4) Once the fires were over, the family had to fix thedamage done to the farm as it was such a large property,whichincluded rebuilding about 40 kilometers of fencing.It was this huge fencing that prevented Pickles from finding her way back. Over the years, the family spotted her a few times.They even recorded her with cameras installed to monitor the activity. But when they knew Pringles was alive, they couldn't find her and never expected her to return by herself.Seven years later, they were proven wrong.3. What does the news say about the white sheep Prickles?4.What the family do of the bush fires?vNew report 3:(5) Tons of gold have fallen out of the sky in Russia after a cargo plane malfunctioned in midair this morning. The aircraft was carrying 265 million pounds worth of gold and diamonds,when the door flew open, sending the precious metal back to earth.According to the official news agency,Russian authorities haverecovered more than 170 gold bars weighing 20 kilograms each. The plane wastraveling from Yakutsk airport in a major diamond producing region to the cityKrasnoyarsk in Siberia.(6)However, the aircraft made an emergency landing in Magan after began losing some of its valuable cargo.Reports suggest some bars of gold were scattered up to fifteen miles away from the airport. Nine tons of gold on plane AN12 belonged to a gold mine company.Police have sealed offthe runway and say it is unclear if it was an accident or an attempted robbery.(7) Technical engineers who worked on the plane prior to takeoff arereportedlygoing to be questioned by the police.Q5: What is the news report mainly about?Q6: What did the aircraft do when the incident happened?Q7:What does the news report say about the technical engineers who worked onthe plane before takeoff?Conversation 1Conversation one.M:Hello,you're through to customer service.This is Michael speaking.Before we continue,l just wantto make you aware that this call is being recorded and may be used in the future for trainingpurposes.what can l help you with today?w.Hi,my name is Jean Seaman.l recently bought an office chair from your company,but l returned it about a week ago.I'm just calling to inquire when l will be able to get my money back.lt says onyour website that your company will pay back the money within three working days of you receivingthe returned item,but it's been five working days and l haven't received anything.M:I'm sorry to hear that,Miss Seamen.What's your customer reference number,please?wIr's 389460.M:Okay.389460.'m just looking on the system here,and according to our records thatthe chair you returned was received by our warehouse on Friday morning. The payment was madeon Wednesday,but that seems to be a problem with your card number.w.My card number,oh,maybe it has something to do with my new card. lt was sent to me on Tuesday.Maybe the bank cancelled my old one before you made the payment.M:Well,you need to update your card details directly on our website.Just make sure you lodgedin.Then under the description of your personal information,you should see an option from updatingpayment methods.w:l am lodged in,and l'll give that a go.M:'ll make a note here on the system for you so that the payment will be made tomorrow morning.w:Thank you very much.Q8: Why does the man have this conversation with the man recorded?His job is related to the customer service.Q9: What is the woman's purpose of calling to the furniture company?She wants to know when she can get her money back.Q10: What does the woman say about her bank card?The new bank card will be sent to her on Tuesday, and the bank may has canceled the old one before the man made the payment.Q11: What does the man advise the woman to do?She needs to update the card details directly on the website.Conversation TwouM:'m getting a bit hungry w.Yes,me too.I'm starving. Are you going to prepare a meal for us?M:No,sorry.I'm actually pretty worn out. Let's just go out somewhere close to eat.w:wel,l think we should stay in and save some cash.Can we get a meal delivered? M:Yeah,great.'ll use that food delivery app on my phone.What do you want? Fried chicken,hamburgers or fish andchips? uw:Oh,can we stay away from the junk food?How about something healthy? M:Okay ...Well.there's place that does salads.w.Let me have a look at that. Yeah,that looks delicious,but to be honest,I'd prefer something hot,notcold.M.How about Indian food? ww:That's not the kind of hot l mean.'m just not a fan of sauces that make me sweat and cry.l need something mild uM:Okay,so would you consider Mexican?Oh no,sorry,there's also very hot pepper in that. Would youlike some ltalian food,perhaps?its a bit heavy,but it's great food for a cold night like this.w:Pizza,spaghetti with creamy sauce? l know it's really tasty and great comfort food,but its too fattening for being.l've tried to keep a slim figure,you know.M:Oh,you're really difficult to please.Well,there's a nice Chinese restaurant that delivers.w:Yes,l love Chinese food.Let me see...Oh,it's 15 kilometers away.M:That's a bit too far away.Do you feel like Vietnamese food then?w:Yeah,awesome.Ir's healthy and we can afford it.M:Great.Let's order Vietnamese night away.wQ12: Why isn't the man going to cook?He's worn out.Q13: What does the man say he'll do on his phone?He'll use the food delivery app on his phone.uQ14: What does the woman think of the Indian food?That's not the kind of the hot she means. She needs something mild.Q15: What does the man think of the woman?She's really difficult to please.Section CePassage Onev(16)A new study carried out by the university of Lincoln has found a link between the personalities of cat owners and the behavior and wellbeing of their cats.Thefindings suggest that just as aparent personality can affect the personality of a child, the same is true for a cat and its owner. Owners defined as individuals with high levels of anxiety, fear,anger, depression and loneliness were more likely to have cats with behavioralissues.Such cats display more aggressive and anxious behavioral styles as wellas more stress related sickness.They will also more likely to have an ongoingmedical condition and be overweight. The research also found that mentally wel1-adjustedowners had calmer,happier and healthier cats. Theresearchers explained that many owners regard their pets as a family member and form close social bonds with them. (17) The majority of owners want to provide the best care for their pets and is therefore possible that pets could be affected by the way their owners interact with and manage them. The study highlights an important relationship between our personalities and the well-being of our pets.(18)Further research is needed to investigate the cause of nature of this relationship and look at how owners’ personalities are directly influencing their pet's behavior and well-being. It is possible that the well-being of pets is driven by the underlying nature of the owner, not simply by their conscious decisions and behaviors..Q16:What do we learn from the new study by the University of Lincoln?-Q17:What does the passage say most pet owners want to do?Q18:What does the passage say it's still needed to understand the effects of owners' personalities on their pets?Passage Twou(19) One 50-minute run can add seven hours to your life. This was a claim made by The Times last week. The claim was based on a new review of studies about the effectsof running. The review concluded that an average runners live three years longer than non-runners and that running does more to extend life than any other form of exercise.But there's more to running than its health benefits.(20)Research published in recent years have shown that running changes your brain and mind in somefascinating ways from increasing yrain function to regulating your emotions.However, the precise effects vary according to whether you engage in shortfast running or long distance runnin g.For example, in one study, researchers compared participants’ ability to learn new words after several minutes of intenserunning, and after 40 minutes of gentle running, participants were able to learn20 percent faster after the intense running and they showed a superior memorywhen tested again a week later. In another study, researchers asked volunteers to jog for 30 minutes and then showed them clips from a sad movie.Participantswho usually struggled to handle negative emotions were more intensely affected by the sad clips just as you'd expect.But crucially, this was less so if they had completed the 30 minutes jog.(21) The researchers said moderate exercise appears to have helped those participants to be less vulnerable to the impact of the sad movie.uQ19:What did the new review of studies claim?Q20:What is one effect that running has on people according to recent research?Q21:What did another study find about the participant after they had a 30 minutes jog?Passage ThreerWelcome to the tour of the Hill House. This house built in 1904 is one of the most well-known works of Charles Hill, the famous architect. It was designed and built for local entrepreneur and his family. Before starting the tour, let me give you a brief introduction about the design of this amazing building.(23 ) Prior to beginn ing his design, the architect spends sometime in the client's old home. observing their life and studying their habits. This meant that he could design the houseaccording to the needs of the family. (24) The client's main desire was to havea home with unique design, so the architect was given complete freedom. The building style is radically different from what was the fashion of the period. At the time, most large homes were constructed of timber and brick. This one, however, is made of concrete, a novel construction material in those days. The interior of the house, including the fittings and furniture, was also designed by the same person. Most of the furniture you will see is original and in good conditionHowever, (25) both pieces in the children's bedrooms are copies built to the designs of the architect. Fortunately, all the blueprints for both the building and its contents have been preserved, so we've been able to replace badly damaged furniture. Let's begin our tour, starting from the rooms.Q22: What do we learn about the speaker?Q23: What dose the architect do before beginning his design?Q24: What did the architect's client mainly want?Q25:What do we learn about the pieces of furniture in the children's bedrooms?。
2020年12月英语四级听力原文和答案(第一套)
2020年12月英语四级听力原文和答案（第一套）2020年12月英语四级听力原文（第一套）News report 1( 1 ) A poisonous fish which has a sting strong enough to kill a human is invading the Mediterranean, warn the scientist.The International Union for the Conservation of Nature has raised concerns after the poisonous fish was spotted in the waters around Turkey, Cyprus and the eastern Mediterranean.Native to the South Pacific and Indian Ocean, the potentially deadly fish has poisonous barbs and an painful sting capable of killing people.Although fatalities are rare, the stings can cause extreme pain, and stop people breathing.The fish, also known as the Devil Firefish, is a highly invasive a species, ( 2 ) and environmentalists fear its arrival could endanger other types of marine life.After being spotted in the Med, a marine scientist says: "The fish is spreading, and that's a cause for concern.”Q1: What is reported in the news?A ) A deadly fish has been spotted in the Mediterranean waters.B ) Invasive species are driving away certain native species.C ) The Mediterranean is a natural habitat of Devil Firefish.D ) Many people have been attacked by Devil Firefish.Q2: What is the environmentalist concern about the spread of devil fire fish in the Mediterranean?A ) It could add to greenhouse emissions.B ) It could disrupt the food chains there.C ) It could pose a threat to other marine species.D ) It could badly pollute the surrounding waters.News Report 2（3-1）Almost half the center of Paris will be accessible only by foot or bicycle this Sunday to mark World-Car-Free Day. ( 4 ) This is in response to rising air pollution that made Paris the most polluted city in the world for a brief time. Mayor Ann Ethogo promoted the first World-Car-Free Day last year. Ethogo also has supported a Pairs-briefs-Day on the first Sunday of every month. Paris clears traffic from eight lanes of the main road. （3-2）About 400 miles of streets will be closed to cars. It is expected to bring significant reduction in pollution levels. Last year's Car-FreeDay showed a 40% drop in pollution levels in some parts of the city. According to an independent air pollution monitor, reports the guardian and sound levels dropped by 50% in the city center.Q3: What will happen on World-Car-Free-Day in Paris?A ) Cars will not be allowed to enter the city.B ) About half of its city center will be closed to cars.C ) Buses will be the only vehicles allowed on its streets.D ) Pedestrians will have free access to the city.Q4: What motivated the mayor of Paris to promote the first World-Car-Free Day in her city?A ) The rising air pollution in Paris.B ) The worsening global warming.C ) The ever-growing cost of petrol.D ) The unbearable traffic noise.News Report 3( 5 ) A Philippine fisherman was feeling down on his luck when a house fire forced him to clear out his possessions and change locations. Then, a good luck charm that he kept under his bed changed his life. The unidentified man fished out a giant pearl from the ocean when his anchor got stuck on the rock while sailing off a coastal island in the Philippines 10 years ago. ( 6 ) When he was forced to sell it, ( 7 ) the shocked tourist agent at Puerto Francesca told him that the 77-pound giant pearl that he had kept hidden in his run-down wooden house was the biggest pile in the world, which was valued at 76 million pounds. The pearl of Allah, which is currently on display in a New York Museum, only weighs 14 pounds. That is 5 times smaller than the pearl that the fisherman just handed in. The monstrous pearl, measured at 1 foot wide and 2.2 feet long, is going to be verified by local experts and international authorities before hopefully going on display to attract more tourists in the little town.Question 5. What happened to the Philippine fisherman one day?A ) Many of his possessions were stolen.B ) His house was burnt down in a fire.C ) His fishing boat got wrecked on a rock.D ) His good luck charm sank into the sea.Question 6. What was the fisherman forced to do?A ) Change his fishing locations.B ) Find a job in a travel agency.C ) Spend a few nights on a small island.D ) Sell the pearl he had kept for years.Question 7. What did the fisherman learn from the tourist agent?A ) A New York museum...B ) The largest pearl in the world...C ) His monstrous pearl was extremely valuable.D ) His pearl could be displayed in a museum.Conversation 1W: Mr. Smith, it's a pleasure meeting you.M: Nice to meet you,too. What can I do for you?W: Well, I'm here to show you what our firm can do for you. ( 8 )Astra Consultant has branches in over 50 countries, offering different business services. We are a global company with 75 years of history and our clients include some of the world's largest companies.M: Thank you, Mrs. Houston. I know Astro Consultant is a famous company, but you said you would show me what you could do for me. Well, what exactly can your firm do for my company?W: We advise businesses on all matters—from market analysis to legal issues. Anything of business like yours could need, our firm offers expert advice. Could I ask you, Mr. Smith, to tell me a little about your company and the challenges you face? That way, I could better respond as to how we can help you.M: OK, sure. ( 9 ) This is a family business started by my grandfather in 1950. We employed just over 100 people. We manufacture an export stone for buildings and other constructions. Our clients usually want a special kind of stone cut in a special design. That's what we do in our factory. ( 10 ) Our main challenge is that our national currency is rising and we're losing competitive advantage to stone producers in India.W: I see. that's very interesting. ( 11 ) I would suggest that you let us first conduct a financialanalysis of your company, together with an analysis of your competitors in India. That way we could offer the best advice on different ways forward for you.Q8. What do we learn about the woman's company?A ) It boast a fairly long history.B ) It produces construction materials.C ) It has 75 offices around the world.D ) It has over 50 business partners.Q9. What does the man say about his own company?A ) It has about 50 employees.B ) It was started by his father.C ) It has a family business.D ) It is over 100 years old.Q10. What is the main problem with the man's company?A ) Shortage of raw material supply.B ) Legal disputes in many countries.C ) Outdated product design.D ) Loss of competitive edge.Q11. What does the woman suggest doing to help the man’s company?A ) Conducting a financial analysis for it.B ) Providing training for its staff members.C ) Seeking new ways to increase its exports.D ) Introducing innovative marketing strategies.Conversation 2W: Wow, Congratulations, Simon. （12-1）The place looks absolutely amazing.M: Really? You think so?W: Of course,（12-2）I love it! It looks like you had a professional interior designer. But you didn't, did you?M: No. I did it all by myself—with a little help from my brother Greg. He's actually in the construction business, which was really helpful.W: （12-3）I honestly am impressed. I knew I could probably repaint the walls in my house over a weekend or something, but not a full renovation. Where did you get your ideas? I wouldn't know where to start.M: ( 13 ) Well, for a while now, I've been regularly buying home design magazines every now and then, and say the picture I liked. Believe it or not, I had a full notebook of magazine pages. Since my overall style was quite minimal, I thought and hoped the whole renovation wouldn't be too difficult. And sure enough, with Greg's help,it was very achievable.W: Was it very expensive? I imagine a project like this could be.M: ( 14 ) Actually, it was surprisingly affordable. I managed to sell a lot of my old furniture, and put that extra money towards the new material. Greg was also able to get some discount of materials from a recent project he was working on as well.W: Great. If you don't mind, I'd like to pick your brain a bit more. Jonathan and I are thinking of renovating our sitting room, not the whole house—not yet anyway. ( 15 ) And we'd love to get some inspiration from your experience. Are you free to come over for a coffee early next week?Question 12. What do we learn about the woman from the conversation?A ) She is a real expert at house decorations.B ) She is well informed about the design business.C ) She is attracted by the color of the sitting room.D ) She is really impressed by the man’s house.Question 13. Where did the man get his ideas for the project?A ) From his younger brother Greg.B ) From home design magazines.C ) From a construction businessman.D ) From a professional interior designer.Question 14. What did the man say about the project he recently completed?A ) The effort was worthwhile.B ) The style was fashionable.C ) The cost was affordable.D ) The effect was unexpected.Question 15. Why does the woman invite the man to her house next week?A ) She’d like him to talk with Jonathan about a new project.B ) She wants him to share his renovation experience with her.C ) She wants to discuss the house decoration budget with him.D ) She’d like to show him around her newly-renovated house.Passage 1( 16 ) Removing foreign objects from ears and noses costs England almost￡3 million a year, a study suggests. Children were responsible for the vast majority of cases. 95% of objects removed from noses, and 85% from ears. Every year, an average of 1,218 nose，and 2,479 ear removals took place between 2010 and 2016. ( 17 ) According to England's hospital episodes statistics, children aged 1 to 4 were the most likely to need help from doctors for a foreign object in their nose. 5 to 9 -year-olds come to the hospital with something in their ears the most.Jewelry items accounted for up to 40% of cases in both the ears and noses of children. Paper and plastic toys for the items removed next most from noses. Cotton buds, and pencils were also found in years.( 18 ) According to the study, the occurrence of foreign objects in children is generally attributed to curiosity. Children have an impulse to explore their noses and ears. This results in the accidental entry of foreign objects. Any ear, nose and throat surgeon has many weird stories about wonderful objects found in the noses and ears of children and adults. Batteries can pose a particular danger. In all cases, prevention is better than cure. This is why many toys contain warnings about small parts. Recognizing problems early and seeking medical attention is important.Question16 What does England spend an annual￡3 million on?A ) Providing routine care for small childrenB ) Paying hospital bills for emergency cases.C ) Doing research on ear, nose and throat diseases.D ) Removing objects from patients’ noses and ears.Question17 What do we learn from England's hospital episodes statistics?A ) Many children like to smell things they find or play with.B ) Many children like to put foreign objects in their mouth.C ) Five-to nine-year-olds are the most likely to put things in their ears.D ) Children aged one to four are often more curious than older children.Question18 What is generally believed to account for children putting things in their ears or noses?A ) They tend to act out of impulse.B ) They want to attract attentions.C ) They are unaware of the potential risks.D ) They are curious about these body parts.Passage 2( 21 ) Good morning. Today, I would like to talk to you about my charity Re-bicycle.But before that, let me introduce someone. This is Layla Rahimi. She was so scared when she first moved to new Zealand. Does she struggled to leave the house? I would spend days working up the courage to walk to the supermarket for basic supplies. ( 19 ) After a few months of being quite down and unhappy, she was invited to join a local bike club. At this time, Re-bicycle got involved and gave Layla a second-hand bicycle. Within weeks, her depression had begun to ease as she cycled. The bicycle totally changed her life, giving her hope and a true feeling of freedom. ( 20 ) To date, Re-bicycle has donated more than 200 bikes to those in need and is now expanding bike-riding lessons as a demand source. With a bike, new comers here can travel farther but for almost no cost. The 3 hours a day they used to spend walking to and from English language lessons has been reduced to just 1hour.( 21 ) Our bike riding lessons are so successful that we are urgently looking for more volunteers, learning to ride a bike is almost always more difficult for an adult. And this can take days and weeks rather than hours. So if any of you have some free time during the weekend, please come join us at Re-bicycle and make a difference in someone’s life.Question 19. What did Re-bicycle do to help Layla Rahimi?A ) It paid for her English lessons.B ) It gave her a used bicycle.C ) It delivered her daily necessities.D ) It provided her with physical therapy.Question 20. What is Re-bicycle doing to help those in need?A ) Expanding bike-riding lessons.B ) Asking local people for donations.C ) Providing free public transport.D ) Offering walking tours to visitors.Question 21. What do we learn from the passage about Re-bicycle?A ) It is a language school.B ) It is a charity organization.C ) It is a counseling center.D ) It is a sports club.Passage 3Thanks to the international space station, ( 22 ) we know quite a bit about the effects of low gravity on the human body, but NASA scientists want to learn more.To that end, they have been studying how other species deal with low gravity, specifically focusing on mice. The results are both interesting and humorous. The scientists first sent some mice and especially designed cage to the international space station.The cage allowed them to study the behavior of the mice remotely from earth, via video.As you’ll notice in the video, ( 23 ) the mice definitely seem uncomfortable at the beginning of the experiment.They move around clumsily, drifting within the small confines of the cage and do their best to figure out which way is up, but without success. However, it’s not long before the mice begin to catch on.They adapt remarkably well to their new environment, and even use the lack of gravity to their advantage as they push themselves around the cage. That’s when things really get wild. ( 24 ) The 11th day of the experiment shows the mice are not just dealing with the gravity change, but actually seem to be enjoying it. Several of the mice are observed running around the cage walls. The scientists wanted to see whether the mice would continue doing the same kinds of activities they were observed doing on earth.( 25 ) The study showed that the mice kept much of the routines intact, including cleaning themselves and eating when hungry.Question 22 : What do NASA scientists want to learn about?A ) How mice imitate human behavior in space.B ) How low gravity affects the human body.C ) How mice interact in a new environment.D ) How animals deal with lack of gravity.Question 23: What does the passage say about the mice at the beginning of the experiment?A ) They were not used to the low-gravity environment.B ) They found it difficult to figure out where they were.C )They found the space in the cage too small to stay in.D ) They were not sensitive to the changed environment.Question 24: What was observed about the mice on the 11th day of the experiment?A ) They tried everything possible to escape from the cage.B ) They continued to behave as they did in the beginning.C ) They already felt at home in the new environment.D ) They had found a lot more activities to engage in.Question 25: What did the scientists find about the mice from the experiment?A ) They repeated their activities every day.B ) They behaved as if they were on Earth.C ) They begin to eat less after some time.D ) They changed their routines in space.答案1-7 ACBABDC8-15 ACDADBCB16-25 DCDBABDDCB。
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A) Many post office staff will lose their jobs.B) Many people will begin to complain.C) Taxpayers will be very pleased.D) A lot of controversy will arise.听力原文短篇新闻2Section A - 2Rescue efforts were underway Thursday morning for 17 miners who were stuck in an elevator below ground at a Cargill rock salt mine near Lansing, New York, according to Marcia Lynch.Public information officer with Tompkins County’s emergency response department, emergency workers have made contact with the miners via a radio. And they all appear to be uninjured, said Jessica Verfuss, the emergency department’s assistant director.Crews have managed to provide heat packs and blankets to the miners so that they can keep warm during the rescue operation, Verfuss said. Details about what led to the workers’ being trapped in the elevator went immediately available. The mine, along New York’s Cayuga Lake, processes salt used for road treatment. It produces about 2 million tons of salt that is shipped to more than 1,500 places in the northeastern United States, the rock salt mine is one of three operated by Cargill with the other two in Louisiana and Ohio.Q3. What does the news report say about the salt miners?Q4.What did the rescue team do?短篇新闻3Section A - 3The U.S. Postal Service announced today that it is considering closing about 3,700 post offices over the next year because offalling revenues.Facing an $8.3 billion budget deficit this year, closing post officers is one of several proposals the Postal Service has put forth recently to cut costs. Last week, for example, Postmaster General Pat Donahoe announced plans to stop mail delivery on Saturdays, a move he says could save $3 billion annually.“We are losing revenue as we speak,” Donahoe said. “We do not want taxpayer money. We want to be self-sufficient. 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A) He will be kept from promotion.B) He will go through retraining.C) He will be given a warning.D) He will lose part of his pay.9. A) He is always on time.B) He is a trustworthy guy.C) He is an experienced press operator.D) He is on good terms with his workmates.10. A) She is a trade union representative.B) She is in charge of public relations.C) She is a senior manager of the shop.D) She is better at handling such matters.11. A) He is skilled and experienced.B) He is very close to the manager.C) He is always trying to stir up trouble.D) He is always complaining about low wages.Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.12. A) Open.B) Selfish.C) Friendly.D) Reserved.13. A) They stay quiet.B) They read a book.C) They talk about the weather.D) They chat with fellow passengers.14. A) She was always treated as a foreigner.B) She was eager to visit an English castle.C) She was never invited to a colleague’s home.D) She was unwilling to make friends with workmates.15. A) Houses are much more quiet.B) Houses provide more privacy.C) They want to have more space.D) They want a garden of their own.听力原文：长对话1&2Conversation 1A: Mrs. Hampton, we've got trouble in the press room this morning.B: Oh dear. What about?A: One of the press operators arrived an hour and a half late.B: But that's a straightforward affair. He will simply lose partof his pay. That's why we have a clock-in system.A: But the point is the man was clocked-in at 8 o'clock. We have John standing by the time clock, and he swears he saw nothing irregular.B: Is John reliable?A: Yes, he is. That's why we chose him for the job.B: Have you spoken to the man who was late?A: Not yet. I thought I'd have a word with you first. He's a difficult man, and I think there's been some trouble on the shop floor. I've got a feeling that trade union representative is behind this. The manager told me that Jack Green's been very active around the shop the last few days.B: Well, what do you want me to do?A: I was wondering if you'd see Smith, the man who was late, because you are so much better at handling things like this.B: Oh, alright. I'll see him. I must say I agree with you about there being bad feelings in the works. I've had the idea for sometime that Jack Green's been busy stirring things up in connectionwith the latest wage claim. He's always trying to make trouble. Well, I'll get the manager to send Smith up here.Q8. What will happen to the press operator who was late for the work according to the woman?Q9. What does the man say about John who stands by the time clock?Q10. Why does the man suggest the woman see the worker who was late?Q11. What does the woman say about Jack Green?Conversation 2A: Our topic today is about somethings that foreigners nearly always say when they visit Britain. It's 'Why are the British so cold?' And they're talking about the British personality – thefamous British 'reserve'. It means that we aren't very friendly, we aren't very open.B: So do you think it's true?A: It's a difficult one. So many people who visit Britain sayit's difficult to make friends with British people. They say we're cold, reserved, unfriendly...B: I think it's true. Look at Americans or Australians. They speak the same language, but they're much more open. And you see it when you travel, people - I mean strangers - speak to you on the street or on the train. British people seldom speak on the train. Or the bus. Not in London, anyway.A: 'Not in London'. That's it. Capital cities are full of tourists and are never very friendly. People are different in other parts of the country.B: Not completely. I met a woman once, an Italian. She's been working in Manchester for two years,and no one - not one of her colleagues - had ever invited her to their home. They were friendly to her at work, but nothing else. She couldn't believe it. She said that would never happen in Italy.A: You know what they say – 'an Englishman's home is his castle'. It’s really difficult to get inside.B: Yeah. It's about being private. You go home to your house and your garden and you close the door. It's your place.A: That's why the British don't like flats. They prefer to livein houses.B: That’s true.Q12. What do foreigners generally think of British people according to the woman?Q13. What may British people typically do one the train according to the man?Q14. What does the man say about the Italian woman working in Manchester?Q15. Why do British people prefer houses to flats?Section CDirections: In this section, you will hear three passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear three or four questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D).Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.Questions 16 to 18 are based on the conversation you have just heard.16. A) They don’t have much choice of jobs.B) They are likely to get much higher pay.C) They don’t have to go through job interviews.D) They will automatically be given hiring priority.17. A) Ask their professors for help.B) Look at school bulletin boards.C) Visit the school careers service.D) Go through campus newspapers.18. A) Helping students find the books and journals they need.B) Supervising study spaces to ensure a quiet atmosphere.C) Helping students arrange appointments with librarians.D) Providing students with information about the library.Questions 19 to 21 are based on the conversation you have just heard.19. A) It tastes better.B) It is easier to grow.C) It may be sold at a higher price.D) It can better survive extreme weathers.20. A) It is healthier than green tea.B) It can grow in drier soil.C) It will replace green tea one day.D) It is immune to various diseases.21. A) It has been well received by many tea drinkers.B) It does not bring the promised health benefits.C) It has made tea farmers’ life easier.D) It does not have a stable market.Questions 22 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.22. A) They need decorations to show their status.B) They prefer unique objects of high quality.C) They decorate their homes themselves.D) They care more about environment.23. A) They were proud of their creations.B) They could only try to create at night.C) They made great contributions to society.D) They focused on the quality of their products.24. A) Make wise choices.B) Identify fake crafts.C) Design handicrafts themselves.D) Learn the importance of creation.25. A) To boost the local economy.B) To attract foreign investments.C) To arouse public interest in crafts.D) To preserve the traditional culture.听力原文听力篇章：Passage OneIn college, time is scarce, and consequently, very precious. At the same time, expenses in college pile up surprisingly quickly. A part time job is a good way to balance costs while ensuring there is enough time left over for both academic subjects and after-class activities.If you are a college student looking for a part time job, the best place to start your job search is right on campus. There are tons of on-campus job opportunities, and as a student, you’ll automatically be given hiring priority. Plus, on-campus jobs eliminate commuting time, and could be a great way to connect with academic and professional resources at your university. Check withyour school’s career service or employment office for help to find a campus job. Of course, there are opportunities for part-time workoff-campus, too. If you spend a little time digging for the right part time jobs, you’ll save yourself time when you find a job that leaves you with enough time to get your school work done, too. If you are a college student looking for work but worry you won’t have enough time to devote to academic subjects, consider working as a study hall or a library monitor. Responsibilities generally include supervising study spaces to ensure that a quiet atmosphere is maintained. It’s a pretty easy job, but one with lots of downtime-which means you will have plenty of time to catch up on reading, do homework or study for an exam.Q16: What does the speaker say about college students applyingfor on-campus jobs?Q17: What can students do to find a campus job according to the speaker?Q18: What does the speaker say is a library monitor’s responsibility?Passage TwoAgricultural workers in green tea fields near Mt. Kenya are gathering the tea leaves. It is beautiful to see. The rows of tea bushes are straight. All appears to be well. But the farmers who planted the bushes are worried. Nelson Kibara is one of them. He has been growing tea in the Kerugoya area for 40 years.He says the prices this year have been so low that he has made almost no profit. He says he must grow different kinds of tea if he is to survive.Mr. Kibara and hundreds of other farmers have been removing some of their tea bushes and planting a new kind of tea developed by the Tea Research Foundation of Kenya. Its leaves are purple and brown. When the tea is boiled, the drink has a purple color. Medical researchers have studied the health benefits of the new tea. They say it is healthier than green tea and could be sold for a price that is three to four times higher than the price of green tea.But Mr. Kibara says he has not received a higher price for his purple tea crop.He says the market for the tea is unstable and he is often forced to sell his purple tea for the same price as green tea leaves. Hesays there are not enough buyers willing to pay more for the purple tea.Q19. Why have tea farmers in Kenya decided to grow purple tea?Q20. What do researchers say about purple tea?Q21. What does Mr. Kibara find about purple tea?Passage ThreeToday's consumers want beautiful handcrafted s to wear and tohave for their home environment. They prefer something unique andthey demand quality. Craftsmen today are meeting this demand. People and homes are showing great change as more and more uniquehandcrafted items become available. Handcrafts are big business. No long does a good craftsman have to work in a job he dislikes all day and then try to create at night. He has earned his professional status. He is now a respected member of society. Parts of the fun of being a craftsman is meeting other craftsmen. They love to sharetheir ideas and materials and help others find markets for their work. Craftsmen have helped educate consumers to make wise choices. They help them become aware of design and technique. They help them relate their choice to its intended use. They often involve consumers intrying the craft themselves. When a group of craftsmen expends to include more members, a small craft organization is formed. Such an organization does a lot in training workshops in special media, craft marketing techniques, craft fairs and sales, festivals, TV appearances and demonstrations. State art councils help sponsor local arts and crafts festivals which draw crowds of tourist consumers.This boosts the local economy considerably because tourists not only buy crafts, but they also use the restaurants and hotels and other services of the area.Q22. What does the speaker say about today's consumers?Q23. What does the speaker say about a good craftsman in the past?Q24. What do craftsmen help consumers do?Q25. Why do state art councilshelp sponsor local arts and crafts festivals?听力参照答案：Section A1. [A] It was dangerous to live in.2. [B] A storm3. [B] They were trapped in an underground elevator.4. [C] They sent supplies to keep the miners warm.5. [D] Close some of its post office.6. [C] Stopping mail delivery on Saturdays.7. [A] Many post office staff will lose their jobs. Section B8. [D] He will lose part of his pay.9. [B] He is a trustworthy guy.10.[D] She is better at handling such matters.11.[C] He is always trying to stir up trouble.12. [D] Reserved13. [A] They stay quiet14. [C] She was never invited to a colleague’s home.15. [B] Houses provide more privacySection C16. [D] They will automatically be given hiring priority.17. [C] Visit the school careers service.18. [B] Supervising study spaces to ensure a quiet atmosphere.19. [C] It may be sold at a higher price.20. [A] It is healthier than green tee.21. [D] It does not have a stable market.22. [B] They prefer unique s of high quality.23. [B] They could only try to create at night.24. [A] Make wise choices.25. [A] To boost the local economy.更多理解请加：群名称：英语四级冲刺资料共享群号：。
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1. A) The man could come some time later.
B) The size the man wants will arrive soon.
C) The size of the skirt is ail right for the man.
D)The man could buy a shirt of a different color.
2. A) The woman is filming the lake.
B) The woman is running toward the lake.
C) The woman can't take a photo of the man
D) The woman is watching an exciting film with the man.
3. A) It's quiet in the restaurant.
B) The restaurant is too far from their school.
C) The price is high in the restaurant.
D) The restaurant serves good food.
4. A) On a busy street.
B) In a Hong Kong hotel.
C) At an airport.
D) At a booking office.
5. A) The woman should confirm her appointment with the doctor.
B) The woman should have seen the doctor earlier.
C) The woman's headache will go away by itself.
D) The woman has been complaining too much.
6. A) Put off his appointment with Mr. Johnson.
B) Help move things to Mr. Johnson's office.
C) Help the woman move the items.
D) Hurry to Mr. Johnson's office.
7. A) The man didn't practice hard enough.
B) The man should find a new partner.。