IELTS 6听力原文
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TEST4SECTION1K:ConferenceCentreReservations.Goodmorning.N:Hi.I'minterestedinthecomputingconferenceneRtmonth.K:Future Directions(ERample)inComputing?N:Res,that'sright.CouldIaskRouafewquestionsaboutit?K:Ofcourse.N:OK.IknowtheconferenceisforthreedaRsbutactuallRIwanttoattendontheFridaRand SaturdaRonlR.WillthatworkouttobeanRcheaper?K:Letmehavealook.Well,RoucouldregisterforthetwodaRsseparatelR,butthatwouldn't actuallRsaveRouverRmuchasitstillcosts￡35foreachdaR.Infact,ifRoucouldregisterfor thethreedaRs,RoualsogetaninvitationtoafreedinnerontheSaturdaRnight,sothat's probablRthebetteroption.N:Right,I'lldothat.Howmuchwillthefeesbeinthatease?K:It's￡75(Q1).N:Allright.I'dliketoregisterforthefullthreedaRs.Now,canIpaRthatbRcreditcard?K:I'mafraidnot.Rou'llhavetosendacheque(Q2)tous,orRoucanpaRattheconferenceoffice.N:Fine.Soit'sprobablReasiestifIpaRbRcheque.Nowthen,whatelsedoIneedtoarrange?Right.Howaboutaccommodation?Iguessthat'snotincludedintheprice?K:No,I'msorrR,it'snot,butwedohaveafewroomsavailablefordelegatesattheconference centreifRou'dlike.ThoseareverRcheapbutifRou'reinterestedRou'llneedtobooksoon, becausethere'salwaRsaheavRdemandforthem.TheRareonlR￡15(Q3)pernight,buttheR areverRbasicandRou'dhavetogetRourownbreakfast,becausetheRdon'tprovideRouwiththat.Butit'sverRconvenient,becauseit'sinthesamebuildingastheconferencerooms.N:Uhuh.K:Orthere'saverRreasonableguesthousewhichis￡25(Q4)pernight.AndIthinkthatincludes Rourbreakfast.N:Isitclosetotheconferencecentre?K:Itwouldbeabouta ten-minute walk awaR from here(Q5).N:Isee.Thatsoundsquitereasonable.K:Thedetailsareallinourconference pack(Q6).whichI'llsendRou.N:Great,thanksThat'llheverRuseful.Oh,andcanRoualsosendmeanapplicationform?K:Ofcourse.I'llgetthatintheposttoRoustraightawaR.IsthereanRthingelse?N:Res,actuallR.CanRoutellmewhereeRactlRtheconferencecentreis?K:Well,it'sonSouth(Q7)ParkRoadandit'srightattheendoftheroadneRttothelibrarR(Q8).It'saten-minutetaRiridefromthestationandwillcostRou￡5(Q9).Otherwise,Roucantakethe buswhichrunseverRhalfanhourfromthestation-that'sthe21A(Q10)-anditbringsRou straighttotheconferencecentre.N:Right,gotthat.SECTION2Goodmorningandwelcome,everRbodR.I'mJennRStewartandI'mtheStaffManagerhere attheeRhibitioncentre.We'reeRpectingthisRear'sInternationalTravelERhibitiontoattractover10,000visitorsadaR,ladiesandgentlemen,andRouareamongthetwohundredeRtra staffrecruitedtohelplookafterthem.Now,tohelpthingsrunsmoothlR,wehavedivided Rouintofourteams-theblueteam,thegreenteam,theredteam,andtheRellowteam.SofirstI'lleRplainhowtheteamsaredividedup,andthenwe'llbegivingRoucolour-codedT-shirtssowecanidentifRRoumoreeasilR.Firstofall,thosewhowillbelookingafterthe phonesandhandlingallcallsregardingtheeRhibition,Rouwillbeontheredteam.Now,we've also out the entrance staff on the red team and Rou'll be stamping the entrance tickets(Q11) andgivingoutpublicitRleaflets,OK? ThoseofRouinvolvedindistributingentranceticketswillbeontheRellowteamandwe've alsoputthoseofRouwho'llbestaffingtheinformationboothsaroundtheconference centreontheRellowteam,soRou'llbegettingaRellowT-shirt.Now,mostofthehospitalitR staffhavebeenputintheblueteam,sothe chefs among Rou and the kitchen hands willall need a blue T-shirt(Q12).but,becauseofthesheernumbers,allwaitingstaffwillbeonthe Rellowteam,andthisincludesthebarstaffamongRou.Those who will be monitoring anddirecting the traffic in the car parks are on the green team.(Q13)soRou'llneedtogetagreen T-shirt.ThisRearwe'vealsoemploRedaconsiderablenumberofattendantstodirectthe humantrafficaroundtheconferencecentre.Now,Rou'llbeworkingintheeRhibitionhall atalltimes,givingdirectionsandgenerallRhelpingpeoplewheneverRoucan.andRouwill beintheredteam,sopleasecollectaredT-shirt.Right,nowthateverRoneknowswhatteamtheR'rein,we'llgetonwiththeorientationand trainingprogrammeandfirstI'llrunthroughtherestoftodaR'sprogramme,whichRou shouldhaveinfrontofRou,sothatRoucangetageneralideaofwhatelseisinstoretodaR. Thisintroductionfinishesat9.30andthenRou'llbehearingfromAnneSmith.Anneworks intheaccountsdepartmentonleveltwoandshelooksafteralltemporarRstaff,andso sheisthepersontoseeifRouhaveanRproblemsregardingpaR.AnnewillbeeRplaining whenandhowRougetthis.ShewillalsobehandingoutRourtaR(Q14)forms.AndIwilljust stressthatalltaRformsmustbecompletedandreturnedtoAnnebeforeRourpaRcanbe processed.FollowingAnne'stalkRou'llhearfromPeterChen,ourConferenceManager, andhewillbegoingoveraplanoftheconferencecentrewithRou,whichwillhelpRouto orientRourselves.HewillalsogothroughthesecuritR(Q15)arrangementswithRouandshow RouthefireeRits.Thenat10.30,therewillbeacoffeebreakinthestaffcanteen,whichis locateddownontheground floor(Q16).Now,afterthebreakwe'llbemovingtoadifferent locationforavideopresentation,soinsteadofcomingbackhere,we'dlikeRoualltogo toLecture Room three-one-one(Q17).Rou'llfinditonthissamelevel,justdownthehalland thereRouwillbeshownavideoaboutimportantsafetRissuesintheworkplace,calledSafetR at Work(Q18).We'llfinishoffthemorningwithlunch,whichshouldgiveeverRonea chancetomeetandgettoknoweachother,andwe'llbeservingRouabuffetlunchintheMain Hall(Q19).whichisonthefirstfloor,from12.00o'clock.AfterlunchRou'llbe dividedupintoRourteamstomeetRourteam leaders(Q20)andwe'rehopingtobeall finishedbR3.00soIwon'tdelaRRouanRlonger,andI'llhandoverto...SECTION3N:Goodafternoon.Can1helpRou?T:Goodafternoon.Res,I'vejusttransferredtotheSchoolofEducation,andI'dlikeinformation aboutjoiningthelibrarR.N:Well,theSchoolofEducationhaslibrariesontwosites,asI'msureRouknow.Thisonehereis theFordhamSite,andtheotherisonCastleRoad.T:AndisthereanRdifferencebetweenthetwolibraries?N:NotintermsoftheirfacilitiesAccesstoonlinedatabasesandtheInternetisavailableatboth sitesandeachsitehasarangeofreference(Q21)materialsoneducation.T:OhRes.Isee.N:ButtheCastleRoadsitehasbooksonthesociologRofeducationandacollectionof teRtbooks(Q22)andteachingresourcescoveringmostofthesubjectstaughtinsecondarR(Q23) schools.T:Ah,right,butI'mtrainingtobeaprimarRteachersoIneedtolookatmaterialsforthefiveto elevenagegroup.N:ThenRou'vecometotherightplace.AtFordhamweholdmaterialrelatingtoprimarR(Q24) education,aswellasspecialneeds,butofcourseRou'llneedtofamiliariseRourselfwithboth sitestomakethemostofourresourcesT:Rouhaven'tmentionedperiodicals.AretheRheldatbothsites?N:Currentissues,ResbutifRouwanttolookatback(Q25)issuesRou'llneedtousetheCD-ROM databaseswhichareheldhereatFordham.T:Isee.Now,aboutborrowingbooks.I'mlivingoutoftown,soI'mhopingIcanborrowquitea fewitems,andcutdownonthenumberoftripsIhavetomake.N:Right,well,memberscanborrowtwobooksatatimefromeachsite.T:OnlRtwobooks?N:OnlRtwofromeachsite,hutthat'sfouraltogether.T:OhIsee,andhowlongcanIhangontothemfor?N:Theborrowingperiodisonemonth,butofcoursebookscanberenewed.RoucanrenewanR itemamaRimumofthreetimes.T:DoIhavetocometothelibrarRtodothat?N:No,RoucandoitbRtelephoneoremail,butRoucan'trenewoverdue(Q26)booksthiswaR,onlRbeforeorontheduedatestampedinthehook.We'llneedRourfullname,Rourborrower numberandthenameofthesitelibrarRRouborrowedtheitemsfrom.T:SotheoreticallRIcanborrowbooksforuptothreemonths-isthatwhatRou'resaRing?N:Res,providedtheR'renotrecalled.T:So,whathappensthen?N:Well,sometimesanitemisrequestedbRanotherborrower,inwhichcasewe'dsendRoualetter, andRou'dhavetoreturnthebookwithinseven working daRs(Q27).Don'tforgetwe'reclosedon SundaRs.T:OK.T:IeRpectit'lltakemeawhiletofindwhatIneed.There'ssuchalothere.N:Resthereis,butifRouneedhelpgettingstarted,thistermwe'rerunningthreestudRskills workshops.T:Oh?WhataretheRon?N:Er,letmesee.Thefirstone'sonresources-Res,hereitis.How to use the librarR's resources.That includes everRthing, notjust the print and technical resources.(Q28/29/30)T:Thatsoundsuseful,IsthereanRthingonusingtheInternet?N:Er,let'ssee.TheoneontheInternetforbeginnerswaslastterm.Thisterm it's finding research materials online(Q28/29/30).T:Thatsoundsinterestingtoo,hm,what'sthelastone?N:It'sa worksbop on dissertations(Q28/29/30).T:WhatdoRoumean-howtowriteone?N:Er,noit'smoretodowithacademicwritingconventions,Rouknow-writingabibliographR andhowtorefertosourcesinRourteRt.Thatsortofthing.AnRwaR,here'saleafletwith informationaboutallthree.T:Thanksalot.That'llbeverRuseful.N:Rou'rewelcome.SECTION4Well,mostpeoplethinkthatlionsonlRcomefromAfrica.AndRouwouldbeforgivenfor thinkingthis,becauseinfactmostlionsdocomefromAfrica.Butthishasn'talwaRsbeenthecase.IfwegobacktenthousandRearswewouldfindthattherewerelionsroaming vastsectionsoftheglobe.Butnow,unfortunatelR,onlRverRsmallsectionsofthelions' formerhabitatremain.MRparticularinterestisAsiaticlions,whichareasub-speciesofAfricanlions.It's almosta hundred thousand Rears since the Asiatic lions split off and developed as a sub-species.(Q31) AtonetimetheAsiaticlionwaslivingasfarwestasGreeceandtheRwerefoundfromthere, inabandthatspreadeastthroughvariouscountriesoftheMiddleEast,allthewaRtoIndia.Inmuseums,RoucannowseeGreek coins that have clear images of the Asiaticlion on them(Q32).Mostofthemaredatedataround500B.C.However,Europe saw its lastAsiatic lion roaming free two thousand Rears ago(Q33).OvertheneRtnineteenhundredRears thenumbersofAsiaticlionsintheotherareasdeclinedsteadilR,butitwasonlRin thenineteenthcenturRthattheRdisappearedfromeverRwherebutIndia.So,howcanRoutellanAsiaticlionfromanAfricanlion,withwhichRou'reprobablRmore familiar?Well,ingeneral,AsiaticlionsarenotasbigasAfricanlionsThecolourismore orlessthesame,buttheappearanceofthemaneisdifferent-that'sthehairaroundthelion'sfaceandneck.TheAsiaticlion'smaneisnoticeablRshorterthantheAfricanlion'sAsiatic lions also have a long fold of skin on their undersides, whereas not manRAfrican lions have this(Q34).Well,I'dliketotalktoRounowabouttheGirSanctuarRinIndia.That'swhereI'vejust comebackfrom.ThesanctuarRwasestablishedspecificallRtoprotecttheAsiaticlion.It's1,450(Q35)squarekilometresinareaandmostofitisforest.Therearenowaround threehundredAsiaticlionsinIndiaandalmostallofthemareinthissanctuarR.ButdespitelivinginasanctuarR,whichmakesthemsafefromhunters,theRstillfacea numberofproblemsthatthreatentheirsurvival.Oneoftheseistheever-presentdangerofdisease(Q36).ThisiswhatkilledmorethanathirdofAfrica'sSerengetilionsin1994,and peoplearefearfulthatsomethingsimilarcouldhappenintheGirSanctuarRandkilloff manRoftheAsiaticlionsthere.India'slionsareparticularlRvulnerablebecausetheRhavealimitedgenepool.Thereason forthisisinteresting-it'sbecauseallofthemaredescendedfromafewdozenlionsthat weresavedbRaprince(Q37)whotookaparticularinterestinthem.HewasverRwealthR,and hemanagedtoprotectthemotherwisetheR'dprobablRhavediedoutcompletelR. WhenRouseetheAsiaticlioninIndia,whatRousenseisenormousvitalitR.TheR'reverR impressivebeastsandRouwouldneverguessthattheRhadthisvulnerabilitRwhenRou lookatthem.TheAsiaticlionsdon'thavetheGirSanctuarRtothemselves,Ishouldadd.TheRactuallR shareitwithabouttwothousandfarmers.Asignificantproportionofthelions'diet(Q38)is madeupofthelivestockofthesefarmers-goats,chickensandsoon-asmuchasathird, infact.AndtheR'veevenbeenknowntoattack humans(Q39),especiallRintimesofdrought. Onefinalpieceofinterestinginformation-inancientIndiaoneofthegreatesttestsof leadership(Q40)foramanwastofightalion.Nowitseems,inmodernIndiaitwillbeagreat testtoseeifthelioncanbesaved,I'msurethisissomethingthatallofRouwillshare concernfortoo.。
6月大学英语六级听力原文
最牛英语口语培训模式：躺在家里练口语，全程外教一对一，三个月畅谈无阻！洛基英语，免费体验全部在线一对一课程：/ielts/xd.html（报名网址）Part ⅠListening ComprehensionSection A1 W:Good moring,I’m here to see Mr.Addison.M: Mr.Addison went to Washington last Monday for a conference, and will be back on Thursday night.If you like ,you may come again on Friday moring.Q:When will Mr.Addison return?2 M:I wonder wether it would be possible to change this double room to two single rooms.W:Sorry,Sir.All the single rooms are occupied.But if you like , I can check with Imperial Hotel to see if they have any.Q:What’s the women going to do for the man?3 M:Bill was a great guy.He was drowned while rescuing a child from the icy water of the river yesterday.W:Well,as far as I know, that was not the first dangerous situation he was in.Q:Which of the following best describles Bill.4W:It’s good to see you again.What are you doing these days? You’re still working at the sameplace,aren’t you?M:Yes,I am .And I’m counting the days until retirement.Q:What can we learn about the man?5 M:Susan,have you read the notice on bulletin board?I’ve won the scholarship for the next semester.W:I knew you would. You certainly deserve it.Q:What does the women mean?6 M:What kind of father am I?My only son almost died,and I didn’t even know he was ill.W:Don’t blame youself.You were too busy to pay attention to him.If his mother was still alive,things would have been much better.Q:Why dose the man blame himself?7M:I’ve just got back from the holiday you arranged for me.But I must tell you the hotel was really awful.It was miles from the sea.The food was awful,too.The bedroom was dirty.W:Sorry about that.it’s not really our fault.The contract does say that the hotel accommodation is not our responsibility.Q:Where is the conversation probably taking place?8 W:Suppose the company offered you a pay raise, a 50%,would you like be sodetermined to leave and look for a job else where?M:Yes,I’ve set my mind on it.I’d like to find a job with full scope to show my ability.Q:Why has the man decided to leave to company?9 W:How are their talks going on?Have they reached any agreement?M:They only seemed to have agreed to set another date for further talks.Q:What can we infer from the conversation?10 M:Excuse me, madam.Could I leave this here for a few hours,please?W:Well, it’s a bit……er……unusual ,isn’t?Why not go to the left-luggage office over there?Q:What dose the man ask the women to do?Passage OneToday ,air travel is far safer than driving a car on a busy motor way.But there is a danger that grows every years.From the moment an airplane takes off to the moment it lands,every movement is watched on radar screens.Air-traffic controllers tell the pilot exacly when to turn,when to climb and when to come down.The air-traffic controllers around a busy airport may handle 1000 planes a day.Any place that flies near the airport comes under the orders of the controllers there.Even a small mistakes on their part could cause disaster.Recently,such a disaster almost happened.Two large jets were flying towards the airport.One was carrying 69 passengers and had come from Toronto.The other was carrying 176 passengers from Chicago.An air-traffic controller noticed on his radar screen that the two planes were too close to each other.He ordered one to the right and to climb.But he made a mistake.He ordered the wrong plane to do this.So,instead of turing away from the second plane.they avioded each other by the smallest part of the danger the grows every year.11．Which factor can most seriously endanger airplanes according to this passage? 12．What happen to the two large jets?13．Why were the two large jets specially mentioned?Passage TwoI’ll still be working.but things will different.With any luck, I’ll be earning more money.The most important thing will be the job itself,and hoe interesting it is,I mean.I hope I’ll be able to choose the kind of job I do and who I work for.Of course,I like to have more money and more authority than I have now. But I don’t think that’s the only thing in life. What I really want is to be more independent than I am now.To have more control over my own life.Perhaps open a small resaurant ,or write a book or something like that.I’m not really sure if I’ll ever havechildren,or even if I want to be married.It all depends.Of couse,if Imeet the right person,anything could happen.But I won’t feel that my life is empty and meaningless if I’m still living alone ten years or even twenty years from now.Not at all.My mother is always saying thereis nothing like a good relationship.But I am not so sure.There is nothing worse than a really bad one,either.14．What is the speaker talking about?15．What does the speaker want most?16．What will the speaker most probably do in the future?17．What is the speaker’mother always suggesting to him?Passage ThreeJane Adams came from a well-to-do and cultured family.She was so distressed about the misery of poor people that she left her fine home to spend her life in the slums of Chicago.In 1889,she established a settlement house where she intiated many projects such as hot-lunch service for factory workers,day-care centes for little children,free classes for young people and adults gymnasium and an art gallery.Immigrants and other poor people came to her settlement house for advice and help as well as for fun. Jane Adams was also active in fighting against the use of child labour and against war.She worked for women' right to vote and for improving the situation of the blacks.She initiated country vacation programmes for poor city children. Jane Adams had great influence on the development of social work in the United States and in other parts of the world .She promoted the idea of responsibility for the welfare of the poor.Settlement houses of a similar kind were founded in many poor neighbourhoods to make the lives of the poor more meaningful.In 1931, Jane Adams was awarded the Nobel Prize for what she ahd done for society.18．Where did Jane Adams spend her life after she left her home?19．For whom did Jane Adams start the country vacation programmes? 20．What’s the passage mainly about?“成千上万人疯狂下载。
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Text1:Section: 11-4 complete, no more than three words9-10 write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer9 To join the centre, you need to book an instructor’s10 To book a trial session, speak to David (0458 95311) Section: 211-16 choose, What change has been made to each part of thetheatre?Part of the theatre11 box office12 shop13 ordinary seats14 seats for wheelchair users15 lifts16 dressing rooms17-20 complete, no more than two words and/or a number21 choose21 What is Brian going to do before the course starts?A attend a classB write a reportC read a book22-25 complete, no more than two words26-30 complete, no more than two wordsThe Business Resource Centre contains materials such as books and manuals to be used for training. It is possible to hire 26and27. There are materials for working on study skills (e.g.28) and other subjects include finance and 29.30membership costs £50 per year.31-37 complete, no more than two wordsSocial history of the East End of London38-40 choose THREE of the following problems are mentioned in connection with 20th century housing in the East End?A unsympathetic landlordsB unclean waterC heating problemsD high rentsE overcrowdingF poor standards of buildingG houses catching fireText2:Section: 11-5 complete, no more than two words and/or a numberCHILDREN ’S ART AND CRAFT WORKSHOPS● Adults must accompany children under 1 ● Cost: £2.50● Workshops held in: Winter House, 2 Street ● Security device: must push the 3 to open door ● Should leave car behind the 4● Book workshops by phoning the 5 (on 200765)6-10 complete, no more than two wordsSection: 211-14 complete, no more than two words and/or a numberTRAIN INFORMATION11 Local services depart from railway station.12 National services depart from the railway station.13 Trains for London depart every each day during the week. 14 The price of a first class ticket includes.15-17 complete, no more than two words and/or a number18-20 choose THREE attractions can you visit at present by trainfrom Trebirch?A a science museumB a theme parkC a climbing wallD a mining museumE an aquariumF a castleG a zoon21-30 complete no more than three words and/or a numberDissertation Tutorial Record (Education) Name: Sandy Gibbons31-37 choose31 Some photographs of a horse running showedA all feet off groundB at least one foot on the groundC two feet off the ground32 The Scotsman employed by EdisonA designed a system to use the technology Edison had inventedB used available technology to make a new systemC was already an expert in motion picture technology33 One major problem with the first system was thatA only one person could be filmedB people could only see very short filmsC the camera was very heavy34 Rival systems started to appear in Europe after people hadA been told about the American systemB seen the American systemC used the American system35 In 1895, a famous new system was developed byA a French team working aloneB a French and German team working togetherC a German team who invented the word ‘cinema’36 Longer films were not made at the time because of problems involvingA the subject matterB the cameraC the film projector37 The ‘Lantham Loop’ invention relied onA removing tension between the film reelsB adding three more film reels to the systemC making one of the film reels more effective38-40 complete, no more than three words38 The first motion picture was called The. 39were used for first time on film in 1926.40 Subtitles were added to The Lights of New York because of itsText3:Section: 11-10 complete, no more one word and/or a number11-13 chooseTHE HISTORY OF ROSEWOOD HOUSE11 When the writer Sebastian George first saw Rosewood House, heA thought he might rent itB felt it was too expensive for himC was unsure whether to buy it 12 Before buying the house, George hadA experienced severe family problemsB struggled to become a successful authorC suffered a serious illness13 According to the speaker, George viewed Rosewood House asA a rich source of material for his booksB a way to escape from his workC a typical building of the region14-17 write the correct letter, A-J14 Pear Alley 15 Mulberry Garden 16 Shop 17 Tea Room18-20 complete, ONE WORD ONLYRIVER WALK18 Yon can walk through the that goes along the river bank. 19 You can go over the and then into a wooded area. 20 On your way back, you could also go up to the .21-24 complete, no more than 3 words and/or a number MARKETING ASSIGNMENT21 For their assignment, the students must investigate one part of the .22 The method the students must use to collect data is .23 In total, the students must interview people.24 Jack thinks the music preference of listeners are similar.25-30 complete, no more than two wordsSection: 431-34 chooseIRELAND IN THE NEOLITHIC PERIOD31 According to the speaker, it is not clearA when the farming economy was introduced to IrelandB why people began to farm in IrelandC where the early Irish farmers came from32 What point does the speaker make about breeding animals in Neolithic Ireland?A Their number must have been above a certain levelB They were under threat from wild animalsC Some species died out during this period33 What does the speaker say about the transportation of animals?A Livestock would have limited the distance the farmers could sailB Neolithic boats were too primitive to have been usedC Probably only a few breeding animals were imported34 What is the main evidence for cereal crops in Neolithic Ireland?A the remains of burnt grain in potsB the marks left on posts by grainsC the patterns painted on the surface of pots35-40 write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDSSTONE TOOLS35 Ploughs could either have been pulled by or by cattle.●T he farmers needed homes which were permanent dwellings.36 In the final stages of axe-making, and were necessaryfor grinding and polishing.37 Irish axes were exported from Ireland to and England.POTTERY MAKING●T he colonisers used clay to make pots.38 The of the pots was often polished to make them watertight.39 Clay from areas was generally used.40 Decoration was only put around the of the earliest pots.Text4:Section: 11-10 complete, no more than two words and/or a numberThree day cost: 1£Payment by 2or on arrivalAccommodation:Conference Centre●3£per night●near to conference roomsGuest House●4£per night●approximately 5walk from Conference CentreFurther documents to be sent:●6●an application formLocation:Conference Centre is on 7Park Road, next to the 8Taxi costs 9£or take bus number 10from staton. Section: 211-13 choose THREE answers from the box and write the correct letter, A-D11 checking entrance tickets12 preparing refreshments13 directing car-park traffic14-20 complete, no more than three words and/or a numberSection: 321-25 complete, ONE WORD ONLY26-27 answer the questions, no more than two and/or a number26 Which books cannot be renewed by telephone or email?27 How much time is allowed to return recalled books?28-30 Which THREE topics do this term’s study skills workshops cover?A An introduction to the InternetB How to carry out research for a dissertationC Making good use of the whole range of library servicesD Planning a dissertationE Standard requirements when writing a dissertationF Using the Internet when doing researchG What books and technical resources are available in the librarySection: 431-34 choose31 When did Asiatic lions develop as a separate sub-species?A about 10,000 years agoB about 100,000 years agoC about 1,000,000 years ago32 Pictures of Asiatic lions can be seen on ancient coins from?A GreeceB The Middle EastC India33 Asiatic lions disappeared from EuropeA 2,500 years agoB 2,000 years agoC 1,900 years ago34 Very few African lions haveA a long maneB a coat with carried coloursC a fold of skin on their stomach31-34 complete, no more than TWO words and/or a numberTHE GIR SANCTUARY35 The sanctuary has an area of approximately square kilometres.36 One threat to the lions in the sanctuary is .37 The ancestors of the Gir Sanctuary lions were protected by a .38 A large part of the lion’s consists of animals belonging to local farmers.39 The lions sometimes , especially when water is short.40 In the India a man would fight a lion as a test of .。
6月大学英语六级听力原文文字版
6月大学英语六级听力原文文字版Section A短对话1W: Can you come to the concert with me this weekend? Or do you have to prepare for exams?M: I still have a lot to do, but maybe a break would do me good.Q: What will the man probably do?2W: What does the paper say about the horrible incident that happened this morning on flight 870 to Hongkong?M: It ended with the arrest of the 3 hijackers. They have forced the plane to fly to Japan, but all the passengers and crew members landed safely.Q: What do we learn from the conversation?3M: Hello, this is the most fascinating article I've ever come across. I think you should spare some time to read it.W: Oh, really? I thought that anything about the election will be tedious.Q: What are the speakers talking about?4W: I'm not going to trust the restaurant credit from that magazine again. The food here doesn't taste anything like what we had in Chinatown.M: It definitely wasn't worth the wait.Q: What do we learn from the conversation?5W: Do you know what's wrong with Mark? He's been acting very strange lately.M: Come on. With his mother hospitalized right after he's taken on a new job. He's just gone a lot on his mind.Q: What do we learn from the conversation about Mark?6W: There were only 20 students at last night's meeting, so nothing could be loaded on.M: That's too bad. They'll have to turn up in great numbers if they want a voice on campus issues.Q: What does the man mean?7M: I try to watch TV as little as possible, but it's so hard.W: I didn't watch TV at all before I retired, but now I can hardly tear myself away from it.Q: What do we learn from the conversation?8W: I'm having a problem registering for the classes I want.M: That's too bad, but I'm pretty sure you'll be able to work everything out before this semester starts.Q: What does the man mean?长对话Conversation 1W: Jack, sit down and listen. This is important. we’ ll have to tackle the problems of the exporting step by step. And the first move is to get an up-to-date picture of where we stand now.M: Why don’t we just concentrate on expending here at home?W: Of course, we should hold on to our position here. But you must admit the market here is limited.M: Yes, but i t’s safe. The government keeps out foreigners with import controls. So I must admit I feel sure we could hold our own against foreign bikes.W: I agree. That’s why I am suggesting exporting. Because I feel we can compete with the best of them.M: What you are really saying is that we’d make more profit by selling bikes abroad, where we have a cost advantage and can charge high prices.W: Exactly.M: But, wait a minute. Packaging, shipping, financing, etc. will push up our cost and we could no better off, maybe worse off.W: OK. Now there are extra cost involved. But if we do it right, they can be built into the price of the bike and we can still be competitive.M: How sure are you about our chances of success in the foreign market?W: Well, that’s the sticky one. It’s going to need a lot of research. I’m hoping to get your help. Well, come on, Jack. Is it worth it, or not?M: There will be a lot of problems.W: Nothing we can’t handle.M: Um… I’m not that hopeful. But, yes, I think we should go ahead with the feasibility study.W: Marvelous, Jack. I was hoping you be on my side.9. What does the woman intend to do?10. Why does the man think it’s safe to focus on the home market?11. What is the man’s concern about selling bikes abroad?12. What do the speakers agree to do?Conversation 2W: What does the term “alternative energy source” mean?M: When we think of energy or fuel for our homes and cars, we think of petroleum, a fossil fuel processed from oil removed from the ground, of which there was a limited supply. But alternative fuels can be many things. Wind, sun and water can all be used to create fuel.W: Is it a threat of running out of petroleum real?M: It has taken thousands of years to create the natural stores of petroleum we have now. we are using what is available at a much faster rate that it is being produced over time. The real controversy surrounding the mass petroleum we have is how much we need to keep in reserve for future use. Most experts agree that by around 2025, the petroleum we use will reach a peak. Then production and availability will begin to seriously decline. This is not to say there will be no petroleum at this point. But it’ll become very difficult and therefore expensive to extract.。
2021年6月6级第二套听力原文
2021年6月6级第二套听力原文Part I Listening Comprehension (25 minutes)Section A1. M: The concert was fantastic, wasn't it?W: Yes, it was amazing. I've never heard such beautiful music before.Q: What do we learn from the conversation?2. W: I really like your watch. Where did you get it?M: Thanks. I got it online. There are many good deals online.Q: What does the man imply?3. W: Excuse me, I'm looking for the nearest ATM. Can you tell me where it is?M: Sure. Turn left here and you'll see the ATM on the corner of the next block.Q: What does the man tell the woman to do?4. M: What kind of music do you enjoy listening to?W: I like all kinds of music, but I guess I prefer classical music. Q: What does the woman like best?5. W: I called the restaurant to make a reservation, but they're fully booked.M: Well, there's always takeout. We can order online and pick itup from there.Q: What does the man suggest they do?6. W: The weather is getting colder these days, don't you think? M: Yes, but it's not as bad as it was last year.Q: What do we learn about the weather from the conversation?7. W: I heard you had a big party last night. How did it go?M: It was fun, but it got pretty late. I'm still recovering.Q: What does the man say about the party?8. W: I can't seem to find my passport. I think I left it somewhere. M: You'd better check your luggage again. It's probably in there. Q: What does the man suggest the woman do?9. M: Do you think you'll have time to come to the game tonight? W: Sorry, I can't make it. I have a meeting at work that will go late.Q: What is the woman's reason for not going to the game?10. W: I'm not feeling well. I think I'm coming down with something.M: You should go see the doctor if you're not feeling better soon. Q: What does the man suggest the woman do?Section BPassage OneAfter graduating from college, many people choose to travel or live in another country for a period of time. This can be a valuable experience that teaches independence, responsibility, and cultural awareness. But staying in a foreign country is not always easy. One of the biggest challenges is language. To feel comfortable and enjoy your environment, it's important to learn at least the basics of the language spoken there.Another challenge is making friends. When you're away from your familiar social circle, it can be difficult to meet new people. But there are many ways to connect with the locals. Language exchange programs, volunteering, and shared activities are all good ways to meet new people and build friendships.Q: What is the main challenge for people who decide to live in aforeign country?Passage TwoRaising kids is difficult, especially in today's world where technology dominates all aspects of life. Many parents worry about how to control their children's use of technology. While there's no one-size-fits-all solution, experts say that communication is key. Parents should talk to their children about technology and its effects on their lives. They should set clear guidelines for screen time, and lead by example by following those guidelines themselves.Parents should also keep an eye on what their children are doing online. There are many apps that allow parents to monitor their children's social media accounts, and they can also use parental controls on devices to block certain websites or limit usage during certain times of day.Finally, parents should encourage their children to engage in activities that don't involve screens. This could be anything from outdoor sports to playing an instrument.Q: What is the most important thing parents should do to control their children's use of technology?Passage ThreeEating local food is a great way to experience a new culture. But for some people, especially those with dietary restrictions, findingsomething to eat can be a challenge. In these cases, it's helpful to do some research beforehand. Look up the local cuisine and pick out some dishes that are compatible with your diet.It's also a good idea to learn some basic phrases in the local language, such as "vegetarian" or "gluten-free." This will make it easier to communicate with servers and chefs.Another option is to self-cater. Many accommodations have kitchens or kitchenettes where guests can cook their own meals. This is especially helpful for people with severe food allergies or sensitivities.Q: What is one way to ensure that people with dietary restrictions have something to eat when traveling?Section C1. W: Did you hear about the new travel restrictions to Japan? M: Yes, I did. It's too bad because I was planning to go there next month.Q: What do we learn from the conversation?2. W: I'm thinking of getting a new car, but I'm not sure if I can afford it.M: You might want to consider getting a used car instead. They're often cheaper and just as reliable.Q: What does the man suggest the woman do?3. W: Can I borrow your calculator for a minute?M: Sure thing. Here you go.Q: What does the man do?4. M: I'm really struggling with this math problem. Can you help me out?W: Sure. Let me take a look.Q: What does the woman offer to do?5. W: I heard that the university is going to cancel all classes tomorrow because of the weather.M: Really? I haven't heard anything about that.Q: What do we learn from the conversation?6. M: I think we should get a head start on the project. We only have two weeks left.W: That's a good idea. When should we start?Q: What do the speakers plan to do?7. W: I can't decide which shirt to wear. Which one do you like better?M: I like the blue one. It looks good on you.Q: What does the man think about the blue shirt?8. W: Do you have any plans for the weekend?M: Not really. I was thinking of maybe going to the movies or something.Q: What does the man plan to do over the weekend?9. M: I'm really tired. I stayed up late last night studying for the exam.W: You should try taking a nap. That always helps me when I'm tired.Q: What does the woman suggest the man do?10. W: I can't believe how much homework we have to do this week.M: Tell me about it. I feel like I've been studying all day.Q: What do the speakers think about their homework load?。
剑桥雅思Cambridge Ielts 6 Text2-Listening-Section4的逐字听写稿(核对版)
剑6 T2L2S4 Lecture介绍：这个lecture的速度为正常，平均每秒单词朗读数量为3-4个。
Lecture31-40第一部分（00:59——4:11）Many believe that the story first began in America in 1877 when two friends were arguing over whether a horse ever had all four feet or hooves off the ground when it galloped.(1:12) To settle the bet(解决纷争), a photographer was asked to photograph a horse galloping. And the bet was settled because you could see that all the hooves were off the ground in some of the photos. (1:25) what was even more interesting was that if the photos were shown in quick succession（紧接着）, the horse looked like it was running, in other words “moving pictures”.(1:37). The person who became interested in taking the moving pictures to its next step was the famous American inventor Thomas Edison. (1:47) Actually, he didn’t do the work himself but rather ask a young Scotsman in his employ（他所雇用的）to design a system, which he did. Now this young fellow was clever.(1:59). Because the first thing he did was（省略了to）study other systems—primitive they were—of moving pictures and then put all the existing technologies together to make the first entire motion picture system.(2:13). He designed acamera, a projector device and the film. The system was first shown in New York in 1894 and was really very popular. Apparently, people lined uparound the block（在街区周围）to see the wonderful new invention. (2:30). There were, however, a couple of problems with the system. The camera weighed over 200 kilograms and only one person at a time could see the film. (2:43).Well now,news of the new system in America travelled fast and a number ofrival European systemsstarted to appear once peoplehad heard about it. The single problem with all the systems was they couldn’t project the film onto a screen—(3:00)you know, so more than one person could see it. Then in 1895, three systems were all developed, more or less at the same time and independently of each other.(3:11). I guessthemost famous of these was by the L umiereBrothers from France, and they called their system “the Cinematographe”, which of course is where the word cinema comes from.(3:23)There were also two brothers in Germanywho developed the successful system and they called it the “Bioskop”. (3:30)Well now, once the problem of the projection had been solved,the next challenge for the inventors was to make the film longer and more interesting. (3:39) A continuing problem at the time was that the filmshad a tendency（有……的倾向）to break when they were being played —a problem which was caused by the tension between the two wheels, or reels as they are called, which hold the film. (3:54)Nowthis problem was solved by two American brothers. They develop the “Lantham Loop” which was the simple addition of the third reel between the two main reels, and this took all the tension away with the result that the film stopped snapping.(4:11)第二部分（4:16——5:56）So now there was a real possibility of having films of more than 2 or 3 minutes films, and this led to the making of the Great Train Robbery-the very first movie made. (4:29)It only lasted 11 minutes but was an absolute sensation. And there were cases of people watching the movie and actually fainting when the character fired a gun at the camera! (4:41)Almost overnight moviesbecame a craze, and by 1905 people in America were lining up to see movies in “store theatres”, as they were called then.(4:53)I guess the next big step in terms of developmen t of t echnology was to have people actually talking on the film.(5:02)And the first step towards this was in 1926 when sound effects were first used on a film. It wasn’t until the following year however that the first “talkie”, as they were called then was made. (5:17)This film featured actors speaking only during parts of the film and was called the Jazz Singer, and it wasn’t until 1928 that the first all-talking film was produced, and this was called the Lights of New York.(5:32) Unfortunately, the sound on this early film was not very good and I believe they put the subtitles on the film—(5:41)that is, they printed the dialogue along the bottom of the film to compensate for this poor sound quality. (5:47)Now, with the addition of sound, moving pictures became far more difficult to make.…(5:56)。
2024年6月大学英语六级听力原文(第1套)
2024年6月大学英语六级听力原文(第1套)Conversation OneThank you for meeting with me, Stephen, at such a short notice.Not a problem, Margaret.Now please give me some good news. Have you agreed to my last proposal?I have indeed and I wish to sign the agreement, pending one small change to be made a contract.Margaret, we've been through this for almost a year now, back and forth making alterations.Are you sure you want to make a sponsorship deal for your clients or not?I ask this because frankly, some people at my end are running out of patience.I understand your concerns, but as I'm sure you understand, we hold our clients' best interests to be of the utmost concern.We therefore comb through the fine details of all contracts.Rest assured we all appreciate your firm's patience.Okay, fine. So what changes do you wish to make?Essentially, we would like the new deal to exclude the Middle East. That's all.The Middle East? Why?My client has a couple of other prospective marketing deals from companies in the Middle East.Those offers, should they materialize, would exclusively employ my client's image in the Middle East only.Therefore, in order to avoid any conflict, we would need to ensure that both marketing campaigns do not overlap geographically.What business sector in the Middle East are we talking about here?Real estate. Well, that should be okay then.So long as the product is very different from our food and beverage market, there should be no conflict of interest.Nevertheless, I will have to run this through my people.I don't foresee any problem, though.The Middle East is a negligible market for us.But I still need to check this with a couple of departments.Question 1. What does the woman say she will do?Question 2. What does the man say about some people he represents?Question 3.What reason does the woman give for the new deal to exclude the Middle East?Question 4. What does the man say about the Middle East?Conversation TwoNext, we have a special science-related new story. Paula Hancock isat the Denver Observatory.Paula, what is the big story over there?Hi, John. Yes, all the astronomers on site here are very excited.In fact, space enthusiasts all across North America and the rest of the Northern Hemisphere will be congregating on mountain tops tonight to watch the night's sky.Why? What's the big event? Is there an eclipse happening soon?Tonight, the Earth will come into close proximity with the Oppenheimer comet.It is the closest our planet has been to such a phenomenon in over 100 years.For this reason, it is expected that thousands of people will gaze up at the sky tonight in order to see this formidable object.How far away is this comet? Will people be able to see it with the naked eye?The Oppenheimer comet will still be millions of miles away on the edge of our galaxy.But nevertheless, this is a relatively close distance, close enough for people to observe in good detail through a telescope.People will only see a blur without one.However, that does not mean one needs professional equipment.Even the most ordinary of telescopes should be conducive for people to observe and wonder at this flying object.Many of our viewers will be wondering how they too can take part in this once-in-a-lifetime event.Where will this comet be in the sky? How can people find it?The comet will be almost exactly due north, at 60 degrees above the equator.However, finding the comet is indeed very tricky.And scientists here have told me there are plenty of phone apps that will facilitate this.How fantastic! Thank you, Paula, for the information.Question 5.What does the woman say about all the astronomers at the Denver Observatory?Question 6.What do we learn from the conversation about the Oppenheimer comet?Question 7. What does the woman say people will only see in the sky without a telescope?Question 8.What do scientists at the Denver Observatory advise amateurs do to facilitate their observation?Passage OneDietary guidelines form the basis for nutrition advice and regulations around the world.While there is strong scientific consensus around most existing guidelines, one question has recently stirred debate: should consumers be warned to avoid ultra-processed foods?Two papers published today in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition outline the case for and against using the concept of "ultra-processed foods" to help inform dietary guidelines, beyond conventional food classification systems.The authors, Carlos Monteiro of the University of Sao Paulo and Arna Ostrup of Novo Nordisk Foundation, will discuss the issue in a live virtual debate, August 14th, during NUTRITION 2024 Live Online.The debate centers around a system developed by Monteiro and colleagues that classifies foods by their degree of industrial processing, ranging from unprocessed to ultra-processed.The system defines ultra-processed foods as those made using sequences of processes that extract substances from foods and alter them with chemicals in order to formulate the final product.Ultra-processed foods are characteristically designed to be cheap, tasty, and convenient.Examples include soft drinks and candy, packaged snacks and pastries, ready to heat products, and reconstituted meat products.Studies have linked consumption of ultra-processed foods, which are often high in salt, sugar, and fat, with weight gain and an increased risk of chronic diseases, even after adjusting for the amount of salt, sugar, and fat in the diet.While the mechanisms behind these associations are not fully understood, Monteiro argues that the existing evidence is sufficient to justify discouraging consumption of ultra-processed foods in dietary recommendations and government policies.Question 9. What question is said to have recently stirred debate?Question 10.How does the system developed by Monteiro and colleagues classify foods?Question 11.What is consumption of ultra-processed foods linked with, according to studies?Passage TwoBelieve it or not, human creativity benefits from constraints.According to psychologists, when you have less to work with, you actually begin to see the world differently.With constraints, you dedicate your mental energy to acting more resourcefully.When challenged, you figure out new ways to be better.The most successful creative people know that constraints give their minds the impetus to leap higher.People who invent new products are not limited by what they don't haveor can't do.They leverage their limitations to push themselves even further.Many products and services are created because the founders saw a limitation in what they use.They created innovation based on what was not working for them at the moment.Innovation is a creative person's response to limitation.In a 2015 study which examined how thinking about scarcity or abundance influences how creatively people use their resources, Ravi Mehta at the University of Illinois and Meng Zhu at Johns Hopkins University found that people simply have no incentive to use what's available to them in novel ways.When people face scarcity, they give themselves the freedom to use resources in less conventional ways because they have to.Obstacles can broaden your perception and open up your thinking processes.Consistent constraints help you improve the connecting unrelated ideas and concepts.Marissa Meyer, former vice president for search products and user experience at Google, once wrote in a publication on Bloomberg, "Constraints shape and focus problems and provide clear challenges to overcome; creativity thrives best when constrained."Question 12.What do psychologists say people do when they are short of resources?Question 13. What does the passage say about innovation?Question 14. What did a 2015 study by Ravi Mehta and Meng Zhu find?Question 15.What did Marissa Meyer once write concerning creativity?Recording OneDifferent people use different strategies for managing conflicts.These strategies are learned in childhood.Usually, we are not aware of how we act in conflict situations.We just do whatever seems to come naturally.But we do have a personal strategy, and because it is learned, we can always change it by learning new and more effective ways of managing conflicts.When you get involved in a conflict, there are two major concerns you have to take into account: achieving your personal goals and keeping a good relationship with the other person.How important your personal goals are and how important the relationship is to you affect how you act in a conflict.Given these two concerns, five styles of managing conflicts can be identified.1. The turtle.Turtles withdraw into their shells to avoid conflicts.They give up their personal goals and relationships.They believe it is easier to withdraw from a conflict than to face it.2. The shark.Sharks try to overpower opponents by forcing them to accept their solution to the conflict.They seek to achieve their goals at all costs.Sharks assume that conflicts are settled by one person winning and one person losing.Winning gives sharks a sense of pride and achievement.Losing gives them a sense of weakness, inadequacy, and failure.3. The teddy bear.Teddy bears want to be accepted and liked by other people.They think that conflict should be avoided in favor of harmony, and believe that conflicts cannot be discussed without damaging relationships.They give up their goals to preserve the relationship.4. The fox.Foxes are moderately concerned with their own goals and about their relationships with other people.They give up part of their goals and persuade the other person in a conflict to give up part of his goals.They seek a solution to conflicts where both sides gain something.5. The owl.Owls view conflicts as problems to be solved.They see conflicts as improving relationships by reducing tension between two people.They try to begin a discussion that identifies the conflict as a problem.By seeking solutions that satisfy both themselves and the other person, owls maintain the relationship.Owls are not satisfied until a solution is found that achieves their own goals and the other person's goals, and they are not satisfied until the tensions and negative feelings have been fully resolved.Question 16.Why does the speaker say strategies for managing conflicts can always be changed?Question 17.What is said to affect the way one acts in a conflict?Question 18. Of the five styles the speaker discusses, which views conflicts as problems to be solved?Recording TwoThe genetic code of all 1.5 million known species of animals and plants living on Earth will be mapped to help save species from extinction andboost human health.Scientists hope that cracking the genetic code of plants and animals could help uncover new treatments for infectious diseases, slow aging, improve crops and agriculture, and create new bio-materials.In Britain, organisations including the Natural History Museum, the Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew and the Wellcome Sanger Institute have joined forces to sequence Britain's 66,000 species of animals and plants.Dubbed the Darwin Tree of Life Project, it is expected to take 10 years and cost 100 million pounds.Once completed, all the information will be publicly available to researchers.Many scientists believe that Earth has now entered the sixth mass extinction, with humans creating a toxic mix of habitation loss, pollution and climate change, which has already led to the loss of at least 77 species of mammals and 140 types of birds since 1500.It is the biggest loss of species since the dinosaurs were wiped out 66 million years ago.Scientists say that sequencing every species will revolutionize the understanding of biology and evolution, bolster efforts to conserve as well as protect and restore biodiversity.Dr. Tim Littlewood, head of Life Sciences Department at the Natural History Museum said, "Whether you are interested in food or disease, the history of how every organism on the planet has adapted to its environment is recorded in its genetic makeup.How you then harness that is dependent on your ability to understand it.We will be using modern methods to get a really good window on the present and the past.And of course, a window on the past gives you a prospective model on the future."Sir Jim Smith, Director of Science at Wellcome said, "Try as I might, I can't think of a more exciting, more relevant, more timely, or more internationally inspirational project.Since 1970, humanity has wiped out 60 percent of animal populations.About 23,000 of 80,000 species surveyed are approaching extinction.We are in the midst of the sixth great extinction event of life on our planet, which not only threatens wildlife species, but also imperils the global food supply.As scientists, we all realize we desperately need to catalogue life on our fragile planet now.I think we're making history."Question 19.What do scientists hope to do by cracking the genetic code of plants and animals?Question 20. What do many scientists believe with regard to Earth?Question 21.How does Sir Jim Smith, Director of Science at Wellcome, describe the Darwin Tree of Life Project?Recording ThreeJohn Donne, the English poet, wrote in the 17th century, "No man is an island, entire of itself; every man is a piece of the continent, a part of the main."Now, a British academic has claimed that human individuality is indeed just an illusion, because societies are far more interconnected at a mental, physical, and cultural level than people realize.In his new book, The Self Delusion, Professor Tom Oliver, a researcher in the Ecology and Evolution group at the University of Reading, argues there is no such thing as "self", and not even our bodies are truly "us".Just as Copernicus realized the Earth is not the center of the universe, Professor Oliver said society urgently needs a Copernican-like revolution to understand people are not detached beings but rather part of one connected identity."A significant milestone in the cultural evolution of human minds was the acceptance that the Earth is not the center of the universe, the so-called Copernican Revolution," he writes.However, we have one more big myth to dispose of: that we exist as independent selves at the center of a subjective universe.You may feel as if you are an independent individual acting autonomously in the world; that you have unchanging inner self that persists throughout your lifetime, acting as a central anchor-point with the world changing around you.This is the illusion I seek to tackle. We are intimately connected to the world around us."Professor Oliver argues there are around 37 trillion cells in the body but most have a lifespan of just a few days or weeks, so the material "us" is constantly changing.In fact, there is no part of your body that has existed for more than ten years.Since our bodies are essentially made anew every few weeks, the material in them alone is clearly insufficient to explain the persistent thread of an identity.Professor Oliver claims that individualism is actually bad for society, and only by realizing we are part of a bigger entity can we solve pressing environmental and societal problems.Through selfish over-consumption we are destroying the natural world and using non-renewable resources at an accelerating rate."We are at a critical crossroads as a species where we must rapidly reform our mindsets and behavior to act in less selfish ways," he said."So let's open our eyes to the hidden connections all around us."Question 22. What is indeed just an illusion according to Professor Tom Oliver?Question 23. What does Professor Tom Oliver think of the idea that we exist as independent selves at the center of a subjective universe?Question 24. Why does Professor Tom Oliver claim that the material "us"is constantly changing?Question 25. How can we solve pressing environmental and societal problems according to Professor Tom Oliver?。
雅思听力6 agriculture
6This is the VOA Special English Agriculture Report.Soil naturally contains harmless amounts of lead, along with other metals. Because of pollution, however, the amounts are higher the closer you get to cities and towns. But experts say this should not stop gardeners from growing food if they take safety measures.[Lead from paint, fuel and industry can pollute soil and harm children]David Johnson is a chemistry professor in the State University of New York's College of Environmental Science and Forestry. He explains that lead can enter the ground from leaded paint and leaded fuel and from industry.And once lead gets into the soil, it stays a long time. It remains an environmental threat especially to children. Lead can harm mental and physical development even in babies before they are born.If a test finds that soil has too much lead, you might be advised to remove the soil or cover it with sod grass. Different countries have different levels that they consider acceptable.Carl Rosen of the University of Minnesota Extension notes that concerns about lead have increased now that more people are planting gardens. But Professor Rosen says plants generally do not absorb much lead. He says there is likely more risk from lead dust on plants or from playing in the soil than from the plant itself.Still, some plants do absorb more than others. Experts say good choices for the garden include tomatoes, peppers, beans and okra. Among the plants that can absorb more contaminants, they say, are root crops, leafy vegetables and herbs. If you grow carrots, for example, you might want to peel them. Dirt may be harder to remove from some crops than from others. But all produce should be washed.Gardens should be planted away from roads and structures, especially old buildings. Home gardeners should plant away from the foundation of their house. And lead amounts can be especially high near industrial areas and waste dumps.Soil should also be tested for its pH level, a measure of the acid and alkaline balance. Experts say the ability to take up lead is reduced when the pH level is above six and a half. Adding organic material such as compost to soil can also make lead less available to plants.Some people attempt a process called phytoremediation. They try to remove lead from soil by growing certain plants that collect it. But Professor Rosen says the process is complex and may not work.And that's the VOA Special English Agriculture Report, written by Jerilyn Watson. For more gardening information, go to . I'm Steve Ember.。
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BRIAN: I was told to come here,because I'd like to talk to someone about taking a management course. TUTOR: Right.I'm one of the tutors,so I should be able to help you.
BRIAN: Oh,good.My name's Brian Ardley.I've decided to enrol on a part-time management course.A friend of mine took one last year,and recommended it to me.
TUTOR: Right.
BRIAN: Is there anything I should do before the course,like reading or anything?
TUTOR: We prefer to integrate reading with the course,so we don't give out a reading list in advance.But we like people to write a case study,deseribing an organisation they know.
BRIAN: I've already done that,as my friends told me you wanted one.But would it be possible to sit in on a teaching session,to see what it's like?I haven't been a student for quite a while.
TUTOR: Fine.Just let me know which date,and I'll arrange it with the tutor.
BRIAN: Now,could I ask you about the college facilities,please?
TUTOR: Anything in particular?
BRIAN: Well,the course is one day a week,all day,isn't it?So presumably it's possible to buy food?
TUTOR: Yes,the refectory's open all day.
BRIAN: Does it cater for special diets?I have some food allergies.
TUTOR: Provided you warn the refectory in advance,it won't be a problem.
BRIAN: Good.What about facilities for young children?I'd like to bring my daughter here while I'm studying. TUTOR: How old is she?
BRIAN: Three.
TUTOR: Then she's cligible to join the nursery,which is supervised by a qualified Nursery Nurse.The waiting list for a place is quite long though,so you ought to apply now.
BRIAN: OK.
TUTOR: I don't know if our carccrs advice would be of any interest to you?
BRIAN: Yes,it might help me decide how to develop my career after the course.
TUTOR: The centre has a lot of reference materials,and staff qualified to give guidance on a one-to-one basis. BRIAN: I noticed a fitness centre next to the college.Is that for students?
TUTOR: It's open to everyone,but students pay an annual fee that's much less than the general public pay. BRIAN: And presumably the college library stocks newspapers and journals,as well as books?
TUTOR: Yes,and there's also an audio-visual room,for viewing and listening to videos,cassettes,and so on. BRIAN: Is there also access to computers?
TUTOR: Yes,your tutor will need to arrange with the technical support team for you to get a password,so ask him or her about it when you start the course.
BRIAN: OK.
TUTOR: By the way,do you know about our Business Centre?
BRIAN: No.What's that?
TUTOR: It's a training resource - a collection of materials for people to study on their own,or use in their own organisations.
BRIAN: Uhuh.You mean books and ivdeos?
TUTOR: Yes,and manuals for self-study.Plus a lot of computer-based materials,so people can work through them at their own speed,and repeat anything thry aren't sure about.And you can hire laptops to use in your own home or workplace as well as printers that you can take away.
BRIAN: Does it have anything that I could use to improve my study skils?I don't have much idea about report writing,and I'm sure I'll need it on the course.
TUTOR: Oh yes,there's plenty of useful material.Just ask one of the staff.
BRIAN: Does the centre cover all the main areas of business?
TUTOR: Yes,topics like finance,and of course marketing-that's a popular one.Local managers seem to queue up to borrow the videos!
BRIAN: So it isn't just for students,then?
TUTOR: No,it's for members only,but anyone can join.
BRIAN: How much does it cost?
TUTOR: ￡100 a year for a company,and ￡50 for an individual,with no discount for students.I'm afraid. BRIAN: That's very helpful.Well,I think that's all.I'd better go home and fill in the enrolment form.Thanks for all your help.
TUTOR: You're welcome.Goodbye.
BRIAN: Goodbye.。