大学英语四级听力模拟试题(五)及答案
大学英语四级听力模拟试题（五）及答案听力试题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 l with a single line through the centre．回答1-25题：1、A．Only true friendship can last long．B．Letter writing is going out of style．C．She keeps in regular touch with her classmates．D．She has lost contact with most of her old friends．2、A．Apainter．B．A mechanic．C．Aporter．D．A carpenter．3、A．Look for a place near her office．B．Find a new job down the street．C．Make inquiries elsewhere．D．Rent the$600 apartment．4、A．He prefers to wear jcans with a larger waist．B．He has been extremely busy recently．C．He has gained some weight lately.D．He enjoyed going shopping with Jane yesterday．5、A．The woman possesses a natural talent for art．B．Women have a better artistic taste than men．C．He isn’t good at abstract thinking．D．He doesn’t like abstract paintings．6、A．She couldn’t have left her notebook in th e library．B．She may have put her notebook amid the journals．C．She should have made careful notes while doing reading．D．She shouldn’t have read his notes without his knowing it．7、A．She wants to get some sleep．B．She needs time to write a Paper．C．She has a literature class to attend．D．She iS troubled by her sleep problem．8、A．He iS confident he will get the job．B．His chance of getting the job is slim．C．It isn’t easy to find a quA.ified sA.es manager．D．The interview didn’t go as well as he expected．听录音，回答以下问题：9、A．He can manage his time more flexibly．B．He can renew contact with his old friends．C．He can concentrate on his own projects．D．He can learn to do administrative work．10、A．Reading its ads in the newspapers．B．Calling its personnel department．C．Contacting its manager．D．Searching its website．11、A．To cut down its production expenses．B．To solve the problem of staff shortage．C．To improve its administrative efficiency．D．To utilize its retired employees’resources．听录音，回答以下问题：12、A．Buy a tractor．B．Fix a house．C．See a piece of property．D．Sign a business contract．13、A．It is only forty miles from where they live．B．It is a smA.l one with a two-bedroom house．C．It was bought at a price tower than expected．D．It has a large garden with flesh vegetables．14、A．Growing potatoes will involve less labor．B．Its soil may not be very suitable for com．C．It may not be big enough for raising com．D．Raising potatoes will be more profitable．15、A．Finances．B．Labor．C．Equipment．D．Profits．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 One听录音，回答以下问题：16、A．To introduce the chief of the city’s police force．B．To comment on a talk by a distinguished guest．C．To address the issue of community security．D．To explain the functions of the city council．17、A．He has distinguished himself in city management．B．He is head of the International Police Force．C．He completed his higher education abroad．D．He holds a master’s degree in cri minology．18、A．To coordinate work among police departments．B．To get police officers closer to the local people．C．To help the residents in times of emergency．D．To enable the police to take prompt action．19、A．Popular．B．Discouraging．C．Effective．D．Controversial．Passage Two听录音，回答以下问题：20、A．People differ greatly in their ability to communicate. B．There are numerous languages in existence.C．Most public languages are inherently vague．D．Big gaps exist between private and public languages.21、A．It is a sign of human intelligence．B．It improves with constant practice．C．It is something we are bom with．D．It varies from person to person．22、A．How private languages are developed．B．How different languages are related．C．How people create their languages．D．HOW children learn to use language．Passage Three听录音，回答以下问题：23、A．She was a tailor．B．She was an engineer．C．She was an educator．D．She was a public speaker．24、A．Basing them on science-fiction movies．B．Including interesting examples in them．C．Adjusting them to different audiences．D．Focusing on the latest progress in space science．25、A．Whether spacemen carry weapons．B．How spacesuits protect spacemen．C．How NASA trains its spacemen．D．What spacemen eat and drink.Section CDireetions：In this section．you will hear a passage three times．When the passage is readfor thefirst time,you shouM listen carefully for its general idea．When the passage is readfor the second time,you are required to fill in the blanks with the exact words you have lust heard．Finally,when the passage is readfor the third time,you should check what you have written．根据下列材料，请回答：Crime is increasing worldwide．There is every reason to believe the(26)__________ will continue through the next few decades．Crime rates have always been high in multicultural industrial ized societies such as the United States，but a new(27)__________ has appeared on the world(28)__________ -rapidly rising crime rates in nations that previously reported few(29)__________ ．Street crimes such as robbery，rape，(30)__________ ，and auto theft are clearly rising，(3 1)__________ in eastern European countries such as Hungary and in westem European nations such as the United Kingdom．What is driving this crime(32)__________ ?There are no simple answers．Still，there’re certain conditions(33)__________ rising crime：increasing heterogeneity(混杂)ofpopulations，greater cultural pluralism，higher immigration，democratization of governments，changing national borders，greater economic growth and the lack of accepted social ideas of right and wrong．These conditions are increasing observable around the world．(34)__________ cultures that were previously isolated and homogeneous(同种类的)，such as Japan，Denmark，and Greece，are now facing the sort of cultural variety that has been common inAmerica for most of its history．Multiculturalism can be a rewarding，enriching experience，but it can also lead to a clash of values．Heterogeneity in societies will be the rule in the twenty-first century,and failure to recognize and plan for such(35)__________ can lead to serious crime problems．26、请回答（26）题__________.27、请回答（27）题__________.28、请回答（28）题__________.29、请回答（29）题__________.30、请回答（30）题__________.31、请回答（31）题__________.32、请回答（32）题__________.33、请回答（33）题__________.34、请回答（34）题__________.35、请回答（35）题__________.听力答案1-5 DACCD 6-10 BABAD 11-15 DCBCA 16-20 ADBCB 21-25 CDBCA26 trend 27 phenomenon 28scene 29 offences 30 murder 31 particularly 32 explosion 33 associated with 34 For instance 35 diversity。
专业英语四级(听力)模拟试卷309(题后含答案及解析)
专业英语四级（听力）模拟试卷309(题后含答案及解析)题型有： 2. LISTENING COMPREHENSIONPART II LISTENING COMPREHENSIONSECTION A TALKIn this section you will hear a talk. You will hear the talk ONCE ONLY. While listening, you may look at ANSWER SHEET ONE and write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each gap. Make sure the word (s) you fill in is (are) both grammatically and semantically acceptable. You may use the blank sheet for note-taking.You have THIRTY seconds to preview the gap-filling task.听力原文：American Families Good morning, everyone! Today’s lecture is about American families. (1) The traditional American family used to have a working father, a housewife mother, and two or three children. But since the last twenty or twenty-five years, the picture has changed. Now we have many different kinds of families and living situations besides this traditional one. For example, there are many single mothers and single fathers who are raising children by themselves. (2) There are married couples who decide that they don’t want any children. (3) Sometimes adult children who have been living alone for a long time come back and live with their parents again. Why has the traditional family changed so much? Well, the reasons are both social and economic. (4) First, as you know, the divorce rate is high in our culture: as a result, we have many single-parent families. (5) Second, there is unemployment among young adults. If they can’t find a job, many times they return home and live with their parents again. But of course, (6) the most important reason for the changes in American families is that most American women now work outside the home. This means that more than half of all American homes do not have a full-time homemaker anymore. However, with so many women working, our society has some difficult, new problems. For example, who will take care of the children and old people? Who will do the housework? Who will do the volunteer work? Some people might say that these are “women’s problems” , so women should be the ones to solve them. But more and more people understand that everybody in our society is responsible for trying to find answers to these problems. In fact, many companies are trying to help modern working parents by creating flexible new policies. Here are a few examples. (7) One example is that many companies now allow a woman to leave her job temporarily in order to have a baby. This is called maternity leave. The woman may receive part of her salary while she is not working. And of course her job will be waiting for her when she is ready to return to work. (8-1) Another example is that many companies now have something called “flextime”. Flextime means that instead of working from 8:00 a. m. to 5:00 p. m. as most people do in this country, a worker can work from, say, 6:00 a. m. to 3:00 p. m., or from 10:00 a. m. to 7:00 p. m., etc. As you can imagine, (8-2) flextime is very useful for people with children. (9) Third, some companies allow theiremployees to work at home instead of coming in to the office every day. Working at home is easy for people in professions like computer programming and telephone sales. OK, I’ve given you three examples of new company policies that are supposed to make life a little easier for working mothers and fathers. (10) However, it’s important for you to understand that there are only a few large companies that can afford to help their employees with these kinds of programs. For most people, trying to work and take care of a family is still very, very difficult. OK, that’s all for today’s lecture. Thank you for your attention.American Families I . Types of American families—the traditional American family: a working father, a 【T1】, 【T1】________and two or three children —the single-parent family: single mothers and single fathers raising children by themselves —the childless family: 【T2】who don’t want any children 【T2】________—【T3】children move back with their parents after living alone 【T3】________for a long time II . Reasons for the change—the social reason: high 【T4】rate 【T4】________—the economic reason: 【T5】among young adults 【T5】________—the most important reason: most American women now work 【T6】【T6】_______III. Flexible new policies to help modern working parents—【T7】: temporary leave to have a baby 【T7】________—【T8】: useful for people with children 【T8】________—working at home: easy for people in professions like computerprogramming and 【T9】【T9】________These kinds of programs are available in only a few 【T10】It 【T10】_______is still very difficult for most people trying to work and take care of a family.1．【T1】正确答案：housewife mother解析：由句(1)可知，传统的美国家庭是由工作的父亲、做全职家庭主妇的母亲和两到三个孩子组成的。
[大学英语考试复习资料]大学英语四级听力分类模拟题580
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What has caused the current situation in Malawi? 7. A.The inaccessible Internet. B.The service quality. C.The annual income. D.The rail network. 答案:B[听力原文]
[大学英语考试复习资料]大学英语四级听力分类模拟题 580
[大学英语考试复习资料]大学英语四级听力分类模拟 题 580
大学英语四级听力分类模拟题 580
Listening Comprehension
Section A Questions 1 and 2 are based on the news report you have
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[大学英语考试复习资料]大学英语四级听力分类模拟题 580
B.She is interested in fashion and dating. C.She always quarrels with her mother. D.She doesn't want to go to college. 答案:B[听力原文]
大学英语四级试卷模拟五试卷答案对照版(二)
大学英语四级试卷模拟五试卷答案对照版（二）After the violent earthquake that shook Los Angeles in 1994, earthquake scientists had good news to report; The damage and death toll (死亡人数) could have been much worse.More than 60 people died in this earthquake. By comparison, an earthquake of similar intensity that shook America in 1988 claimed 25,000 victims:Injuries and deaths were relatively less in Los Angeles because the quake occurred at 4:31 a.m. on a holiday, when traffic was light on the city's highways. In addition, changes made to the construction codes in Los Angeles during the last 20 years have strengthened the city's buildings and highways, making them more resistant to quakes.Despite the good news, civil engineers aren't resting on their successes. Pinned to their drawing boards are blueprints (蓝图的) for improved quake-resistant buildings. The new designs should offer even greater security to cities where earthquakes often take place.In the past, making structures quake resistant meant firm yet flexible materials, such as steel and wood, that bend without breaking. Later, people tried to lift a building off its foundation, and insert rubber and steel between the building and its foundation to reduce the impact of ground vibrations. The most recent designs give buildings brains as well as concrete and steel supports, called smart buildings, the structures respond like living organisms to an earthquake's vibrations. When the ground shakes and the building tips forward, the computer would force the building to shift in the opposite direction.The new smart structures could be very expensive to build. However, they would save many lives and would be less likely to be damaged during earthquakes.31. One reason why the loss of lives in the Los Angeles earthquake was comparatively low is that _______?A) new computers had been installed in the buildingsB) it occurred in the residential areas rather than on the highwaysC) large numbers of Los Angeles residents had gone for a holidayD) improvements had been made in the construction ofbuildings and highways32. The function of the computer mentioned in the passage is to _______.A) counterbalance an earthquake's action on the buildingB) predict the coming of an earthquake with accuracyC) help strengthen the foundation of the buildingD) measure the impact of an earthquake's vibrations33. The smart buildings discussed in the passage _______.A) would cause serious financial problemsB) would be worthwhile though costlyC) would increase the complexity of architectural designD) can reduce the ground vibrations caused by earthquakes34. It can be inferred from the passage that in minimizing the damage caused by earthquakes attention should be focused on _______.A) the increasing use of rubber and steel in capital constructionB) the development of flexible building materialsC) the reduction of the impact of ground vibrationsD) early forecasts of earthquakes35. The author's main purpose in writing the passage is to _______.A) compare the consequences of the earthquakes that occurred in the U. S.B) encourage civil engineers to make more extensive use of computers.C) outline the history of the development of quake-resistant building materials.D) report new developments in constructing quake resistant building.Questions 36 to 40 are based on the following passage.Even plants can run a fever, especially when they're under attack by insects or disease. But unlike humans, plants can have their temperature taken from 3,000 feet away straight up.A decade ago, adapting the infrared (红外线) scanning technology developed for military purposes and other satellites, physicist Stephen Paley came up with a quick way to take the temperature of crops to determine which ones areunder stress. The goal was to let farmers precisely target pesticide (杀虫剂) spraying rather than rain poison on a whole field, which invariably includes plants that don't have pest (害虫) problems.Even better, Paley's Remote Scanning Services Company could detect crop problems before they became visible to the eye. Mounted on a plane flown at 3,000 feet at night, an infrared scanner measured the heat emitted by crops. The data were transformed into a color-coded map showing where plants were running "fevers". Farmers could then spot-spray, using 50 to 70 percent less pesticide than they otherwise would.The bad news is that Paley's company closed down in 1984, after only three years. Farmers resisted the new technology and long-term backers were hard to find. But with the renewed concern about pesticides on produce, and refinements in infrared scanning, Paley hopes to get back into operation. Agriculture experts have no doubt the technology works. "This technique can be used on 75 percent of agricultural land in the United States," says George Oerther of Texas A M. Ray Jackson, who recently retired from the Department of Agriculture. He thinks remote infrared cropscanning could be adopted by the end of the decade. But only if Paley finds the financial backing which he failed to obtain 10 years ago.36. Plants will emit an increased amount of heat when they are _______.A) sprayed with pesticidesB) facing an infrared scannerC) in poor physical conditionD) exposed to excessive sun rays37. In order to apply pesticide spraying precisely, we can use infrared scanning to _______.A) estimate the damage to the cropsB) measure the size of the affected areaC) draw a color-coded mapD) locate the problem area38. Farmers can save a considerable amount of pesticide by _______.A) resorting to spot-sprayingB) consulting infrared scanning expertsC) transforming poisoned rainD) detecting crop problems at an early stage39. The application of infrared scanning technology to agriculture met with some difficulties -- _______.A) the lack of official supportB) its high costC) the lack of financial backingD) its failure to help increase production40. Infrared scanning technology may be brought back into operation because of _______.A) the desire of farmers to improve the quality of their produce.B) growing concern about the excessive use of pesticides on cropsC) the forceful promotion by the Department of AgricultureD) full support from agricultural expertsPart III Vocabulary and Structure (20 minutes)Directions: There are 30 incomplete sentences in this part. For each sentence there are four choices marked A), B), C) andD). Choose the ONE answer that best completes the sentence.41. The medicine is on sale everywhere. You can get it at _______ chemist's.A) eachB) someC) certainD) any42. You cannot be _______ careful when you drive a car.A) veryB) soC) tooD) enough43. In general, the _____ amount that a student spends for housing should be held to one-fifth of the total for living expenses.A) acceptableB) advisableC) availableD) applicable44. Every man in this country has the right to live where he wants to, _______the color of his skin.A) with the exception ofB) in the light ofC) by virtue ofD) regardless of45. Housewives who do not go out to work often feel they are not working to their full_______.A) capacityB) strengthC) lengthD) possibility46. I hate people who _______ the end of film that you haven't seen before.A) revealB) rewriteC) reviseD) reverse47. He's watching TV? He's _______ to be cleaning his room.A) knownB) supposedC) regardedD) considered48. The old couple decided to ________ a boy and a girl though they had three children of their own.A) adaptB) bringC) receiveD) adopt49. The government is trying to do something to _______ better understanding between the two countries.A) raiseB) promoteC) heightenD) increase50. The newspaper did not mention the _______ of the damage caused by the fire.A) rangeB) levelC) extentD) quantity51. The soldier was _____ of running away when the enemy attacked.A) scoldedB) chargedC) accusedD) punished52. Had he worked harder, he _______ the exams.A) must have got throughB) would have got throughC) would get throughD) could get through53. Only under special circumstances _______ to take make up tests.A) are freshmen permittedB) freshmen are permittedC) permitted are freshmenD) are permitted freshmen54. I had just started back for the house to change my clothes _______ I heard voices.A) asB) whenC) afterD) while55. It seems oil _______ from this pipe for some time. We'll have to take the machine apart to put it right.A) had leakedB) is leakingC) leakedD) has been leaking56. When he arrived, he found _______ the aged and the sick at home.A) none butB) none other thanC) nothing butD) no other than57. The pressure _______ causes Americans to be energetic, but it also puts them under a constant emotional strain.A) to competeB) competingC) to be competedD) having competed58. Your hair wants _______. You'd better have it done tomorrow.A) cutB) to cutC) cuttingD) being cut59. As teachers we should concern ourselves with what is said, not what we think _____.A) ought to be saidB) must sayC) have to be said大学英语四级试卷模拟五试卷答案对照版（二）相关内容:。
大学英语四级改革适用(听力)模拟试卷345(题后含答案及解析)
大学英语四级改革适用（听力）模拟试卷345(题后含答案及解析)题型有：1. According to the passage, what must caregivers learn to do?4．A．They think they should follow the current trend.B．Nursing homes are well-equipped and convenient.C．Adult day-care centers are easily accessible.D．They have jobs and other commitments.正确答案：D解析：原文提到，成年子女往往需要工作并肩负其他责任，因此他们更倾向于使用社区服务。
D与此相符(其中commitments为原文responsibilities的同义替换)，故正确。
A“他们认为该跟随当下的潮流”、B“疗养院设备完好且方便”和C“成人日托中心易于使用”与录音不符。
知识模块：听力篇章5．A．They don’t want to use up all their life savings.B．They fear they will regret it afterwards.C．They would like to spend more time with them.D．They don’t want to see their husbands poorly treated.正确答案：A解析：原文提到，社会工作者发现，妻子们通常试图尽可能久地亲自照顾丈夫，原因在于她们不想把生活积蓄用光，因此答案为A。
B“她们担心过后会后悔”、C“她们想跟丈夫多待在一起”和D“她们不想看到丈夫受到不好的对待”均未在短文中提及。
知识模块：听力篇章6．A．Provide professional standard care.B．Be affectionate and cooperative.C．Be frank and seek help from others.D．Make full use of community facilities.正确答案：C解析：原文提到caregivers应该学会清楚表明自己的需求和看法，并向兄弟姐妹寻求帮助，C中的be frank 和seek help分别为原文state clearly和ask for help 的同义替换，因此为答案。
英语四级模拟题带答案(一至五)
大学英语四级考试模拟题一Part Ⅰ Writing （30 minutes）Directions：For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay on the topic: ONE –OFF CHOPSTICKS. You should write at least 120 words following the outline given below in Chinese：1. 你和你的朋友在餐厅就餐，你的朋友对餐厅提供的非一次性筷子不满。
2. 餐厅的负责人解释说这是为了节约资源，并保证这些餐具已经严格消毒；3. 你对此事的看法和采取的做法。
One-off Chopsticks注意：此部分试题在答题卡1上。
Part ⅡReading Comprehension （Skimming and Scanning）（15 minutes）Directions：In this part, you will have 15 minutes to go over the passage quickly and answer the questions on Answer Sheet 1. For questions 1-7, choose the best answer from the four choices marked A,B, C and D. For questions 8-10, complete the sentences with the information given in the passage.注意：此部分试题请在答题卡1上作答；8-10题在答题卡1上。
Plastic Bag PollutionThe use of plastic bags has increased at an alarming rate since they became popular in the 1980s. Big black bin liners, plastic carrier bags carrying advertising logos, clear sandwich bags and a variety of other forms. They‟re lightweight, handy and easily discarded. Too easily discarded. Just take a look around you. Plastic bags can be seen hanging from the branches, flying in the air, settled amongst bushes, and floating on rivers. They block up drains causing water and sewage to overflow and become the breeding grounds of bacteria that cause diseases.Plastic bags are difficult and costly to recycle and most end up on landfill sites where they take around 300 years to decay. They break down into tiny toxic particles that pollute the soil and waterways and enter the food chain when animals accidentally consume them. But the problems surrounding waste plastic bags start long before they decay. Our planet is becoming increasingly endangered by our over-use of plastic bags.Production of Plastic BagsPlastic bags are made from ethylene (乙烯)，a gas that is produced as a by-product of oil, gas and coal production. Ethylene is made into polymers (聚合体)—chains of ethylene molecules—called polyethylene. This substance, also known as polythene, is used to produce a range of items, including plastic bags.You have probably noticed two types of plastic shopping bag s—the lighter, filmy bags you get from supermarkets and food outlets, and the heavier bags from other retail outlets, like clothing stores. The supermarket bags are made from high density polyethylene (HDPE), while the thicker bags are made from low density polyethylene (LDPE). Unlike HDPE, LDPE can not be recycled. While plastic bags may not be the most high tech application of plastics technology, it is certainly one of the most prevalent. According to Clean Up Australia, Australians use in excessof 6 billion plastic bags per year. If tied together these bags would form a chain that is long enough to go around the world 37 times. More than half of these bags (3.6 billion) are made from HDPE.Dangers to Sea LifePlastic bags are now amongst the top 12 items of waste most often found along the coastlines. Animals and sea creatures are hurt and killed every day by discarded plastic bag s—a dead turtle with a plastic bag hanging from its mouth isn‟t a pleasant sight but mistaking plastic bags for food is commonplace amongst marine animals. Plastic blocks their intestines (肠道) and leads to slow starvation. Others become entangled in plastic bags and drown.Because plastic bags take hundreds of years to break down, every year our seas become “home” to more and more bags that find their way there through our sewers and waterways. Every bag that‟s washed down a drain during rainfall ends up in the sea; every bag that‟s flushed down a toilet ends up in the sea; every bag that‟s blown into a river will most likely end up in the sea. One disquieting fact stemming from this is that plastic bags can become serial killers. Once an animal diet of plastic bags, it decays at a much faster rate than the bag. Once the animal has decomposed, the bag is released back into the environment more or less intact, ready to be eaten by another misguided organism. The incredibly slow rate of decay of plastic bags also means that each bag we use compounds the problem, because the bags simply accumulate.Pollution Taxes & BansDifferent countries have adopted a range of approaches to discourage the use of plastic bags in an attempt to cut down on the number of bags finding their way into the environment. In South Africa for instance, where an estimated eight billion plastic bags are used annually, the government has implemented new regulations that will see only thicker, more durable plastic bags produced. As well as making them more suitable for reuse, it is hoped that the extra cost associated with their production and supply will prevent retailers giving the higher quality bags away, making their use a more expensive option for consumers.The use of plastic bags is being discouraged in other places such as Singapore and Tainwan, while the tax imposed on the use of plastic shopping bags in Ireland has resulted in the use of plastic shopping bags being reduced by 90% in just six months. Prior to the 15 euro cent per bag tax, it was estimated that 1.2 million plastic shopping bags were being handed out in Ireland per year. The money raised from the tax will be used to fund environmental initiatives.While anything that lowers our consumption is good, why wait until we‟re hit financially before we change our habits when changes aren‟t difficult to make?How about taking previously used bags with you next time you go to the shops? Or even better—turn back time and do as grandma did and take a bamboo basket with you every time you go shopping. Shop-owners would rather you use their bags as they‟re a convenient and cheap form of advertising, but what‟s more important, shareholder profits or the environment?Plastic bags can be re-cycled although only about one in every 200 ever finds its way to a recycling unit. Find out if there‟s a re-cycling bin near you and , if not, ask your local authority for one.Greenhouse GasesSome countries have introduced so called “environmentally friendly plastic bags”that are biodegradable (可生物降解). These bags take about three years to break down into practically nothing and while that sounds like an attractive solution, the truth is that the process of breakingdown these petrol-based bags causes carbon to become methane (甲烷) which is a greenhouse gas.It‟s also possible to get “plastic”bags manufactured from corn. These break down very quickly and give off no more methane than another corn product on landfill sites. Unfortunately, they‟re more expensive to produce and few shops use them.Garbage BinsOne question that‟s often raised in connection with the plastic bag dilemma is what should be used to line bins if not plastic bags?To answer that, let‟s go back in time to when plastic bags were yet to become commonplace. What did we do?For one, we had far less garbage. Goods had much less packaging than is the case today so we didn‟t fill our bins as quickly. Peelings , eggshells, tea bags and coffee grounds were all used as compost (肥料) for crops, as was any paper that wasn‟t needed for lighting fires. What was left went into an unlined bin with anything dirty or wet being wrapped in newspaper first.If we choose carefully when shopping so as not to bring home more packaging than necessary—there‟s really no point in bring it home just to throw it straight in the bin when we unpack, the amount of waste that goes into the kitchen bin will be halved , at least.Individual EffortBy refusing to use plastic bags, you can make a huge difference to the pollution problem. Remember that each person uses about 83 bags a year. If there are four people in your family, that‟s 332 plastic bags less every year. That‟s 332 bags less that will:—release toxins into the ground water from landfill sites—stay in the environment for hundreds of years—get into the food chain through animals—waste energy during the manufacturing process—kill any of the estimated 100,000 marine animals that die each year of plastic pollution These are all-important factors that have a profound affect on our environment and the creatures we share our planet with. Should we really put our own selfish needs before the needs of everything around us now and the lives of future generations? That‟s up to you to decide.1.Many thick, clothing-carrying plastic bags, made from ________, can hardly be recycled.A. high density polyethyleneB. low density polyethyleneC. oil and coalD. gas and cola2. The annual use of plastic bags in ________ exceeds 6 billion.A. SingaporeB. AustraliaC. IrelandD. Taiwan3. Plastic bags can become a horrible serial killer because of ________.A. their toxic particlesB. their lightweightC. their incredibly slow rate of decayD. their overuse by people4. In South Africa, in line with a new government regulation, ________ will be banned from production.A. thicker, more durable plastic bagsB. plastic bags suitable for reuseC. thinner, short-living plastic bagsD. thicker, higher-quality plastic bags5. ________ , though friendly to the environment, cost too much in manufacture to widely used.A. The petrol based bagsB. The methane-releasing bagsC. The carbon-releasing bagsD. he corn-based bags6. What is bothering people in connection with plastic bag dilemma?A. The question of what should be used to replace plastic bags as garbage bin liners.B. The fact that only one in every 200 plastic bags end up being recycled.C. The increasing amount of garbage.D. The high cost involved in producing environmentally friendly bags.7. I t‟s estimated that every year about ________ are killed by discarded plastic bags.A. 10,000 animalsB. 100,000 sea animalsC. 100,000 land animalsD. 10,000 wildlife8. The final destination of many carelessly discarded plastic bags is____________________.9. In Ireland, following the collection of a 15 euro cent per bag tax, plastic bag usage has dropped by ________.10. The so-called environmentally friendless bags are much quicker to break down, but will release a great deal of ______________________________.Part Ⅲ Listening Comprehension （35 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 2 with a single line through the centre.注意：此部分试题请在答题卡2上作答。
2024四级试题及答案
2024四级试题及答案### 2024年大学英语四级考试试题及答案#### 一、听力部分听力理解（共25分）1. 短对话（共8分）- 问题1：What does the man suggest doing?- 答案：A. Visiting the museum.- 问题2：Why is the woman upset?- 答案：B. She missed the bus.2. 长对话（共10分）- 问题1：What is the main topic of the conversation?- 答案：C. Planning a trip to the countryside.- 问题2：What does the man think of the woman's idea?- 答案：D. He is not very enthusiastic about it.3. 短文理解（共7分）- 问题1：What is the speaker mainly talking about?- 答案：A. The importance of environmental protection.- 问题2：What is the speaker's suggestion for the audience? - 答案：B. To reduce the use of plastic bags.#### 二、阅读部分阅读理解（共20分）1. 快速阅读（共10分）- 问题1：What is the main idea of the passage?- 答案：A. The benefits of regular exercise.- 问题2：What does the author suggest to improve health? - 答案：B. Combining exercise with a healthy diet.2. 仔细阅读（共10分）- 问题1：According to the passage, what is the key to success?- 答案：C. Persistence and hard work.- 问题2：What does the author believe about failure?- 答案：D. It is a stepping stone to success.#### 三、写作部分作文（共15分）题目：The Impact of Technology on Education范文：In recent years, the integration of technology in education has been a topic of much debate. It is undeniable that technology has revolutionized the way we learn and teach. For instance, the use of online platforms and digital resources has made education more accessible and interactive. Students can now access a wealth of information at their fingertips, and teachers can employ various tools to enhance the learning experience.However, there are also concerns about the over-reliance ontechnology. Some argue that it may lead to a decrease in critical thinking skills as students may become too dependent on search engines and online summaries. Additionally, the digital divide can exacerbate educational inequalities, as not all students have equal access to technology.In conclusion, while technology has undoubtedly brought about positive changes in education, it is crucial to strike a balance. Educators should use technology as a tool to complement traditional teaching methods, ensuring that students develop a well-rounded set of skills.#### 四、翻译部分汉译英（共20分）原文：随着经济的快速发展，人们的生活水平有了显著提高。
大学英语四级改革适用(听力)模拟试卷202(题后含答案及解析)
大学英语四级改革适用（听力）模拟试卷202(题后含答案及解析)题型有：1. How many temperatures are expected to rise globally by the 2050s?2. What is the result of the temperature rise by the 2050s?1．A．10.B．4.C．1.D．50.正确答案：B解析：新闻中有两处提到，到了21世纪50年代，全球气温平均来说会上升4度，故正确答案是B项。
注意上升10度也在新闻中提到，但只是发生在北极和非洲(Arctic and Africa)。
2．A．Huge Storm.B．Earthquake.C．Snow slide.D．Disappearance of living species.正确答案：D解析：新闻中指出，气候的不断变暖会使一些地区的降雨量急速下降，而有些地方却洪水泛滥，世界上一半的动植物灭绝。
故D项“生物灭绝”正确。
A 项“暴风雨”、B项“地震”和C项的“雪崩”均未在新闻中提到。
听力原文：As many as a million Cubans are said to have attended the free concert in Havana’s revolution square that featured some of the Latin America’s most popular musicians. Many in the crowd came dress in white to symbolize peace. The 5-hour event included the bands from seven countries, it was organized by the Miami base Colombian rock star Wallace. “This concert is just about peace, is just about possibility to get together, you know, through music, through art. And this particular case of Cuba have isolated from the rest of community for many years, just because of political belief. So we just want to come here and saying well, we are here, we are the same. So that is the reason why we are here to promote peace.”3. What is the theme of the concert?4. What can we learn about the concert?3．A．Art.B．Harmony.C．Prosperity.D．Ambition.正确答案：B解析：新闻中指出，这个音乐会是关于和平(peace)，通过音乐和艺术将人们聚集在一起。
[大学英语考试复习资料]大学英语四级听力模拟题52
[考点] keep 意为“保持，持续”，相关短语有：keep(on)doing 持续不断…；keep at 坚持；keep off 躲开，避开；keep up 保持良 好状态，继续做…；赶得上(多指在成就或生活方式上)；keep to 坚 持，遵守，如：keep to the original purpose 遵守原有宗旨。 2. A.The apples and pears might not be so good. B.The apples are not as good as the pears. C.The apples and pears are very nice. D.The apples and pears are as good as they look. 答案:A[解析] W: I intend to buy some fruit for the children. These apples and pears seem to be in season. I'll get two dozen of each. M: I hope they're as good as they look.
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[大学英语考试复习资料]大学英语四级听力模拟题 52
[大学英语考试复习资料]大学英语四级听力模拟题 52
大学英语四级听力模拟题 52
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《大学英语四级强化教程》(傅了艳)582-5听力原文及答案 新闻专项听力参考答案及听力原文
新闻听力Test 1【参考答案】1. A2. C3. A4. D5. D6. B7. A 【听力原文】N e w s R e p o r t O n eIranians have taken to the streets of Tehran to celebrate a landmark nuclear deal with world powers which should lead to the lifting of crippling economic sanctions. In return, strict limits will be imposed on Iran’s nuclear activities. The country’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, praised the hard work of Iranian negotiators. President Hassan Rouhani said that the agreement proved that constructive engagement worked. Both Iran and the United States say the deal is a historical opportunity.The deal which has aimed at pushing an end to the roar of Iran’s nuclear programme represents the biggest step towards easing hostility between Iran and the West since the Iranian Revolution in 1979. Iran has agreed toscale back its sensitive nuclear activities. It will reduce its capacity to enrich uranium, and has signed up to intensive inspections by UN inspectors.Questions 1 and 2 are based on the news report you have just heard.Q1. What is the result of the nuclear deal?Q2. Who will benefit a lot from the nuclear deal?N e w s R e p o r t T w oThe authorities in Nepal say more than 3,500 people are now known to have died in Saturday’s catastrophic earthquake. But as rescuers reached the more remote areas, it’s feared the figure could rise further. With more aftershocks, many frightened residents of the capital opted to spend Sunday night in vast tented settlements. Sanjoy Majumder is in Katmandu.“Even in the smarter neighborhoods, the re are people who set out little carpets or brought their mattresses out in front of their homes and have been staying there through the day, through the night. If you walk into the market areas, you can see people sitting on the kerb. All people are just walking around. It looks asalmost nobody in the city is indoors at any given moment. Now what the authorities are getting very concerned about is the lack of c lean drinking water.”Questions 3 and 4 are based on the news report you have just heard.Q3. What is the result of the earthquake?Q4. What is the situation of people in the smarter neighborhoods?N e w s R e p o r t T h r e eHunger hit Africa hard this year as climate change, conflict and enduring poverty ravaged multiple countries and let tens of millions of people in dire straits.Countries as diverse as South Sudan, Malawi and the Central African Republic have sounded the alarm in recent months. The U.N. World Food Program says sub-Saharan Africa already has the world’s highest prevalence of hunger: one person in four isundernourished. Every day in Africa, 23 million children go to school hungry.The agency’s David Orr said that in the lower half of Africa, where weather is the main culprit, 2015 has been an unusually difficult year.I think what makes things different this year is the combination of drought and then an El Nino weather event coming right after that, so that people are effectively being hit by two consecutive years of reduced rainfall. And it’s particularly difficult on a region where 70 percent of the population are subsistence farmers.Questions 5 to 7 are based on the news report you have just heard.Q5. Which country has suffered from hunger according to the news?Q6. In Africa, how many children are suffering from hunger?Q7. According to David Orr, which is the major reason for the straits in the lower half of Africa? Test 2【参考答案】1. D2. D3. A4. C5. D6. A7. C 【听力原文】N e w s R e p o r t O n eW hat’s the biggest online shopping day in the world? Not Valentine’s Day.Not Cyber Monday or Black Friday. They are the days that follow Thanksgiving in the U. S. and usher in the start of the holiday shopping season. The winner is C hina’s S ingles’ Day, celebrated November 11, or 11.11.Singles’ Day began as a day for unmarried or uncoupled people to celebrate their lives. Single students, looking for an excuse to buy themselves presents, started it on November 11, 1993, reported The Guardian.It is symbolized by the four number ones in the date of November 11 —11. 11 —and is also called Double Eleven, in reference to the day it was started, said the BBC.It became a major shopping day in 2009. The CEO of an online shopping site —Alibaba —sought to increase sales at the e-commerce company. The CEO, Daniel Zhang, launched an annual online sale that day, said Fortune.When it first began, “Singles’ Day was very much an offline solace for actual single people,” n oted the website Atlas Obscura. “A small group of students at Nanjing University are said to have chosen 11.11 as a day that singles could do activities like karaoke together.”It quickly became a cultural phenomenon.Questions 1 and 2 are based on the news report you have just heard.Q1. What’s the biggest online shopping day in the world?Q2. When did the Singles’Day become a major shopping day?N e w s R e p o r t T w oTechnology Company Google has brought reliable Internet connections to Kampala, Uganda. Google is expanding high-speed Internet in the city, the company said. The project includes 120 locations in the Ugandan capital. It is part of an attempt to improve web infrastructure in Africa. Higher capacity means faster and cheaper access to customers. One day of unlimited datausing the new network should cost 1,000 Ugandan shillings, the company said. That is equal to 30 American cents. About 8.5 million people use the Internet in Uganda. That is about 23 percent of the country’s population. Many in that country use cellular phone technology, but Internet service is not popular because it was expensive before Google’s Project Link. Broadband access to the Internet is still hard to find in many places in Africa. Project Link moved into the Ghana cities of Accra and Kumasi this autumn. Other big players on the Internet also aided Africa. Social media’s Facebook announced this fall better access to the Internet in Africa by using satellites.Questions 3 and 4 are based on the news report you have just heard.Q3. Which is the main idea of this news report?Q4. What is the population of Uganda?N e w s R e p o r t T h r e eCairo is known for its overcrowded roads, irregular driving practices and shaky old vehicles, but also for its air pollution. In recent months, though, environmentalstudies indicate there have been signs of improvement. That’s due in part to the removal of many of the capital’s old-fashioned black and white taxis. Most of these dated back to the 1960s and 70s and were in a poor state of repair.After new legislation demanded their removal from the roads, a low interest loan scheme was set up with three Egyptian banks so drivers could buy new cars. The government pays about $900 for old ones to be discarded and advertising on the new vehicles helps cover repayments.The idea has proved popular with customers—they can now travel in air-conditioned comfort and because the new cabs are metered, they don’t have to argue over fares. Banks and car manufacturers are glad for the extra business in tough economic times. As for the taxi drivers, most are delighted to be behind the wheel of new cars, although there have been a few complaints about switching from black and white to a plain white color.Questions 5 to 7 are based on the news report you have just heard.Q5. What change took place in Cairo recently?Q6. What helped bring about the change?Q7. Why do customers no longer argue with new cab drivers?Test 3【参考答案】1. B2. C3. C4. A5. B6. C7. B 【听力原文】N e w s R e p o r t O n eThere are about 650,000 school-aged Syrian refugee children in Turkey. Government officials estimate only about one-third of them are going to school. Educating the refugee children is an enormous task. One U. S. official says that a huge school system like the one in New York City would be overwhelmed. The United States says it is working with the United Nations to help bridge the education gap for refugee children. Without school, the effects will be negative and long-lasting. The United States provided Turkey with aid for education earlier. In December, it offered an additional 24 million dollars. Human Rights Watch says a quality education will ensure a more stable future for these children. Theorganization says about 90 percent of children in refugee camps run by the Turkish government attend school. But most of the children living outside of those camps are not receiving education.Questions 1 and 2 are based on the news report you have just heard.Q1. What is the news report mainly about?Q2. What did the United States do to help refugee children?N e w s R e p o r t T w oEleven Taliban fighters attacked an important airport in southern Afghanistan early Tuesday, killing at least 50 people, Afghan officials said. The Afghan Defense Ministry said 38 civilians, 10 soldiers and two police officers were killed.The attack on the Kandahar Air Field lasted 20 hours, reported The Washington Post. Among the dead were women and children, the newspaper wrote. The airport includes a military base with troops from the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, or NATO. There were no reports that NATO troops were killed or injuredin the attack.A spokesman for the Taliban says fighters entered the base and attacked local and foreign military troops. He said more than 150 soldiers were killed in the attack. The Taliban often makes claims about the results of their attacks that are not true. Taliban attacks have grown in number and strength in Afghanistan this year after the withdrawal last year of combat troops from other countries.Questions 3 and 4 are based on the news report you have just heard.Q3. What did Taliban fighters do early Tuesday?Q4. What led to the growth of Taliban attacks in Afghanistan?N e w s R e p o r t T h r e eThe Australian state of Tasmania is considering raising the legal age for buying cigarettes to at least 21 and potentially as high as 25. If the plan goes ahead it will give Tasmania some of the toughest tobacco laws in the world. The current legal age to purchase, possess or smoke cigarettes in all Australian states is 18. Criticshave complained the proposed restrictions would be a violation of civil liberties. Australia already has some of the world’s toughest anti-smoking policies. It introduced so-called plain packaging four years ago, where packs are colored an identical olive brown and are covered in health warnings that include pictures. The country is also one of the most expensive places in the world to buy cigarettes —from around $15 a pack.Parts of the world already ban cigarette sales to those under 21, including Kuwait and, from next year, Hawaii. Around one-in-five Tasmanians smoke, with the vast majority taking up the habit before the age of 25. The Tasmanian government proposals are part of a five-year plan to make the state Australia’s healthiest by 2025.Questions 5 to 7 are based on the news report you have just heard.Q5. What does the state of Tasmania plan to do?Q6. According to plain packaging, what should be included in the packs of cigarette?Q7. W hat’s the purpose of the Tasmanian government proposals?Test 4【参考答案】1. D2. A3. B4. A5. C6. D7. C 【听力原文】N e w s R e p o r t O n eChina’s fertility industry could benefit now that the Chinese government has relaxed its one-child policy. China eased the country’s one-child per couple policy at the end of October. All married couples are permitted to have two children. The world’s fertility clinics should see an increase in business.Couples face problems when trying to conceive through clinics in China. Some couples prefer to select the gender of their child. The government does not permit gender selection, or advanced fertility methods. Middle-class Chinese couples travel to Australia, Thailand or the United States for fertility treatments. These foreign markets could benefit from an increased demand for fertility services.A fertility clinic in Thailand told VOA that the number of Chinese patients has nearly doubled in thepast three years. The same clinic changed its business procedures to attract Chinese clients. The clinic hired a Mandarin-speaking staff and printed its documents in Mandarin. Sue Channon works for a fertility clinic in Sydney. She says, “There has certainly been an increase in inquiries from Chinese consumers. We have a very strong reputation in Australia for delivering very high quality and safe fertility services. Many of our doctors and staff in Australia speak Mandarin.”China’s one-child policy was lifted this year after being implemented 35 years ago. The country reached 1 billion people in 1982. Today, China has nearly 1.3 billion people.Questions 1 and 2 are based on the news report you have just heard.Q1. Which of the following statement is NOT true?Q2. How long does China’s one-child policy last?N e w s R e p o r t T w oAuthorities say everyone has been evacuated from a luxury hotel in Dubai that was still burning early Friday. The city’s police chief says all residents were out of the63-story hotel, known as “The Address.”The hotel had been packed with people celebrating New year’s Eve when fire broke out at about 9:30 p.m. At least 14 people were injured.The hotel stands across from the world’s tallest skyscraper, the Burj Khalifa. The Burj Khalifa is more than 800 meters tall. It is the center of spectacular fireworks along the Dubai waterfront for New year’s. Fireworks went on as planned. Flames quickly moved through more than 20 stories of the hotel. It could be seen for kilometers in all directions. Within 30 minutes, flames raced to the top of the hotel tower, and the sky was full of thick black smoke. Burning pieces of the hotel fell to the ground from the tower. Witnesses said tens of thousands of people were crowded into the downtown area near the blazing hotel and the Burj Khalifa.Authorities in the United Arab Emirates said earlier Thursday that thousands of security personnel were on duty because of the New Year’s events.Questions 3 and 4 are based on the news report you have just heard.Q3. When did the fire break out?Q4. Which is the best title of this news report?N e w s R e p o r t T h r e eNorth Korea says it tested a hydrogen bomb on Wednesday. The U. S. Geological Survey reported a 5.1 magnitude earthquake early Wednesday near the site of previous North Korean nuclear tests. The test site is in the mountainous northeastern part of the country, near the border with China.North Korea announced the test on its state-run broadcast. The announcer said the test was “a self-defensive measure to thoroughly protect our nation’s autonomy.” A spokesman from the National Security Council in the United States says it is too soon to confirm North K orea’s claim. But if the claim is true, he says the U. S. “will respond appropriately to any and all North Korean provocations.” The last confirmed nuclear test by North Korea came in 2013. If it was a nuclear test, an analyst from Korea Defense Network says, it was more powerful than previous tests based on the seismic activity it produced. “North Korea’s nuclear test could have been 2.5 times more powerful than Hiroshima,”he said. Butintelligence officials from South Korea say they think the blast was not that powerful. They think the test produced an explosion less than half as strong as the one in Hiroshima during World War II.Both South Korean President Park Geun-Hye and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe condemned the test. Abe says, “North Korea’s nuclear test is a serious threat to our nation’s security and absolutely cannot be tolerated.”The United Nations Security Council will hold an emergency meeting Wednesday to discuss North Korea’s claim of a st year, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said his country had developed a hydrogen bomb. If North Korea’s claim turns out to be true, it will have been the second nuclear test under Kim’s leadership.Questions 5 to 7 are based on the news report you have just heard.Q5. Where did this North Korean nuclear test take place?Q6. When was North Korea’s last nuclear test?Q7. Who says “North K orea’s nuclear test is a serious threat to our nation’s security and absolutelycannot be tolerated.”?。
专业英语四级(听力)模拟试卷265(题后含答案及解析)
专业英语四级（听力）模拟试卷265(题后含答案及解析)题型有：1. Demonstrate your regretAdmit you are【T1】【T1】______Don’t【T2】your actions【T2】______Makes your apology less【T3】【T3】______Accuse people of misunderstanding you2.【T4】【T4】______.【T5】apologies are meaningful and show your attention【T5】______Avoid【T6】: impossible to address the issue【T6】______3. Communication mattersListen to others and stay【T7】【T7】______If the other party is still upset,take a【T8】【T8】______redirect the conversation from【T9】【T9】______4. ConclusionApologizing isn’t easy, make it【T10】【T10】______ 1．【T1】正确答案：wrong and regretful解析：本题考查对要点的把握和概括。
录音在阐述第一个主观点时提到，道歉的第一步在于承认自己的错误并表达自己的悔意，所以应概括为wrong and regretful，只回答wrong或regretful都是不完整的。
知识模块：讲座2．【T2】正确答案：justify解析：本题考查细节。
录音指出，在表达歉意的同时，千万不要为自己的行为进行辩护(avoid justifying your actions)。
注意：空格前面为助动词Don’t，故应用动词原型justify。
知识模块：讲座3．【T3】正确答案：sincere解析：本题考查对大意的理解。