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TEST FOR ENGLISH MAJORS (2019)-GRADE FOUR-TIME LIMIT: 130 MINPART I DICTATION [10 MIN] Listen to the following passage. Altogether the passage will be read to you four times. During the first reading, which will be done at normal speed, listen and try to understand the meaning. For the second and third readings, the passage, except the first sentence, will be read sentence by sentence, or phrase by phrase, with intervals of fifteen seconds. The last reading will be done at normal speed again and during this time you should check your work. You will then be given ONE minute to check through your work once more.Write on ANSWER SHEET ONE. The first sentence of the passage is already provided.Now, listen to the passage.PART II LISTENING COMPREHENSION [20 MIN]SECTION 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 what you fill in is both grammatically and semantically acceptable. You may use the blank sheet for note-taking.You have THIRTY seconds to preview the gap-filling task.Now listen to the talk. When it is over, you will be given TWO minutes to check your work.SECTION B CONVERSATIONSIn this section you will hear two conversations. At the end of each conversation, five questions will be asked about what was said. Both the conversations and the questions will be spoken ONCE ONLY. After each question there will be a ten-second pause. During the pause, you should read the four choices of A, B, C and D, and mark the best answer to each question on ANSWER SHEET TWO.You have THIRTY seconds to preview the questions.Now, listen to the conversations.Conversation OneQuestions 1 to 5 are based on Conversation One.1. A. Writer. B. Wells. C. Writer Wells. D. Susan Writer Wells.2. A. She was a career woman. B. She was then a feminist.C. She didn’t like her maiden name.D. She took her husband’s surname.3. A. She named herself after her profession. B. She named herself after her home town.C. She named herself after a day of the week.D. She named herself after the sculptor.4. A. It gives women greater equality. B. It is a good solution to an old problem.C. The problem troubling feminists still remains.D. The surname problem has partly been solved.5. A. History of surnames in America. B. Feminist movement in the 1960s.C. Traditional surnames in Europe.D. Reasons for inventing surnames.Conversation TwoQuestions 6 to 10 are based on Conversation Two.6. A. A reporter from a weekly program. B. An executive director from a company.C. A guest on a weekly program.D. A magazine editor from San Diego.7. A. To prepare a list of things that you have done. B. To let your boss know that you want a pay r ise.C. To let everybody know your achievement.D. To shamelessly promote yourself to your boss.8. A. Because the boss has the data on your work B. Because you will be given more work to do.C. Because it is unprofessional to do so.D. Because others may lose trust in you.9. A. We could earn praise from our boss. B. We may forget the good things we’ve done.C. Things change quickly in work situations.D. The boss will review our performance data.10.A. Websites. B. Radio programs. C. Research reports. D. Government documents.PART III LANGUAGE USAGE [10 MIN] There are twenty sentences in this part. Beneath each sentence there are four words, phrases or statements marked A, B, C and D. Choose one word, phrase or statement that best completes the sentence. Mark your answers on ANSWER SHEET TWO.11.Moving from beginning to end by order of time, narration relies on a more natural pattern of organization than .A. will other types of writingB. do other types of writingC. On other types of writingD. other types of writing12.the attempted rescue mission, the hostages might still be alive.A. If it not had been forB. If had it not been forC. Had it not been forD. Had not it been for13.Members of the Parliament were poised ahead with a bill to approve construction of the oil pipeline.A. to moveB. movingC. to movingD. at moving14.Writers often coupled narration with other techniques to develop ideas and support opinions that otherwiseabstract, unclear, or unconvincing.A. may remainB. could remainC. must have remainedD. might have remained15.Protocol was enabled him to make difficult decisions without ever looking back.A. whoB. whatC. whichD. that16.The woman had persuaded him to do he was hired never to do -- reveal the combination for the lock on theentrance.A. one thingB. such one thingC. any one thingD. the one thing17.The bad news was that he could be a very dangerous person he choose to be.A. shouldB. couldC. mightD. must18.“If not us, who? If not now, when?” These two questions are used as a .A. sign of angerB. call for actionC. refusal to changeD. denial of commitment19.What is the function of the present progressive in “They are always calling me by the wrong name”?A. To express unfavorable feelings.B. To alleviate unnecessary hostility.C. To indicate uncertainty.D. To dramatize a fact.20.“Harry was compelled to resign and to come down to London, where he set up as an army coach.” The relative clause inthe sentence serves to .A. supply additional information about LondonB. describe the antecedent “London”C. put restrictions on the identity of HarryD. narrate a sequential action taken by Harry21.A group casinos has urged officials not to grant a license to a facility in the city.A. opposed toB. objected toC. posed againstD. protested against22.After the war, he worked on an island in the Pacific, helping the natives and medical understand each other’sbehavior and cultures.A. facultyB. personsC. membersD. personnel23.The subject of manners is complex. If it were not, there would not be so many feelings and so muchmisunderstanding in international communication.A. injuriousB. injuredC. injuringD. injury24.To illustrate the limits of First Amendment free speech, many have noted that the Constitution does not give you the rightto falsely “Fire!” in a crowded theater.A. yelpB. yankC. yellD. yield25.The company announced that it has achieved its mission to create a local food economy that is to anyenvironment.A. AdoptableB. amendableC. alterableD. adaptable26.Although Patterson acknowledges the disappointing season he had with the Vikings, he has no second abouthow he went about his business.A. thoughtsB. opinionsC. concernsD. reasons27.Electronic cigarettes should be subject the same taxes and limitations on public use as traditional tobaccoproducts.A. aboutB. atC. toD. on28.FC Barcelona, the most iconic club in world soccer, beat Manchester United 2-0 to claim the UEFA ChampionsLeague title.A. controversiallyB. arguablyC. debatableD. finally29.The store sells liquid vitamins designed for children under 3.A. explicitlyB. speciallyC. speculativelyD. specifically30.The three law officers on the plane came to the rescue of a fellow passenger who was allegedly trying to killherself.A. enforcementB. reinforcementC. impositionD. coercionPART IV CLOZE [10 MIN] Decide which of the words given in the box below would best complete the passage if inserted in the corresponding blanks. The words can be used ONCE ONLY. Mark the letter for each word on ANSWER SHEET TWO.To some thinkers, it is machines and their development that drive economic and cultural change. This idea is referred to as technological determinism. Certainly there can be no doubt that machines contributed to the Protestant Reformation and the decline of the Catholic Church’s power in Europe or (31) television has changed the way family members interact. Those who believe in technological determinism would argue that these changes in the cultural landscape were the (32) result of new technology.But others see technology as more neutral and claim that the way people use technology is what gives it significance. This(33) accepts technology as one of many factors that shaped economic and cultural change; technology’s influence is(34) determined by how much power it is given by the people and cultures that use it.This (35) about the power of technology is at the heart of the controversy surrounding the new communication technologies. Are we more or less powerless in the (36) of advances such as the Internet, the World Wide Web, and instant global audio and visual communication? If we are at the mercy of technology, the culture that surrounds us will not be our (37), and the best we can hope to do is make our way reasonably well in a world outside our own control. But if these technologies are indeed neutral and their power (38) in how we choose to use them, we can utilize them responsibly and (39) to construct and maintain whatever kind of culture we want. As film director and technophile Steve Spielberg explained, “Technology can be our best friend, and technology can also be the biggest party pooper of our lives. It interrupts our own story, interrupts our ability to have thought or (40), to imagine something wonderful.”PART V READING COMPREHENSION [35 MIN]SECTION A MULTIPLE-CHOICE QUESTIONSIn this section there are several passages followed by ten multiple-choice questions. For each question, there are four suggested answers marked A, B, C, and D. Choose the one that you think is the best answer and mark your answers on ANSWER SHEET TWO.PASSAGE ONE(1)Life can be tough for immigrants in America. As a Romanian bank clerk in Atlanta puts it, to find a good job “you have to be like a wolf in the forest – able to smell ou t the best meat.” And if you can’t find work, don’t expect the taxpayer to bail you out. Unlike in some European countries, it is extremely hard for an able-bodied immigrant to live off the state. A law passed in 1996 explicitly bars most immigrants, even those with legal status, from receiving almost any federal benefits.(2)That is one reason why America absorbs immigrants better than any other rich countries, according to a new study by the University of California. The researchers sought to measure the effect of immigration on the native-born in 20 rich countries, taking into account differences in skills between immigrants and natives, imperfect labor markets and the size of the welfare state in each country.(3)Their results offer ammunition for fans of more open borders. In 19 out of 20 countries, the authors calculated that shutting the doors entirely to foreign workers would make the native-born worse off. Never mind what it would do to the immigrants themselves, who benefit far more than anyone else from being allowed to cross borders to find work.(4)The study also suggests that most countries could handle more immigration than they currently allow. In America, a one-percentage point increase in the proportion of immigrants in the population made the native-born 0.05% better off. The opposite was true in some countries with generous or ill-designed welfare states, however. A one-point rise in immigration made the native-born slightly worse off in Austria, Belgium, Germany, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Sweden and Switzerland. In Belgium, immigrants who lose jobs can receive almost two-thirds of their most recent wage in state benefits, which must make the hunt for a new job less urgent.(5)None of these effects was large, but the study undermines the claim that immigrants steal jobs from native or drag down their wages. Many immigrants take jobs that Americans do not want, the study finds. This “smooths” the labor market and ultimately creates more jobs for locals. Native-owned grocery stores do better business because there are immigrants to pick the fruit they sell. Indian computer scientists help American software firms expand. A previous study found that because immigrants typically earn less than locals with similar skills, they boost corporate profits, prompting companies to grow and hire more locals.41.Increase in immigration in Austria fails to improve locals’ life mainly because of .A.low wages for localsB. imperfect labor marketsC. the design of the welfare systemD. inadequate skills of immigrants42.Who will favor the study results by researchers from the University of California?A.People who have legal status.B. People who run business.C. People who receive state benefits.D. People who are willing to earn less.43.It can be inferred from the passage that the author’s attitude is towards immigration.A.cautiously favorableB. slightly negativeC. strongly negativeD. quite ambiguousPASSAGE TWO(1)There was something in the elderly woman’s behavior that caught my eye. Although slow and unsure of step, the woman moved with deliberation, and there was no hesitation in her gestures. She was as good as anyone else, her movements suggested. And she had a job to do.(2)It was a few years ago, and I had taken a part-time holiday-season job in a video store at the local shopping mall. From inside the store, I’d begun to see the people rushing by outside in the mall’s concourse as a river of humanity.(3)The elderly woman had walked into the store along with a younger woman who I guessed was her daughter. The daughter was displaying a serious case of impatience, rolling her eyes, huffing and sighing, checking her watch every few seconds. If she had possessed a leash, her mother would have been fastened to it as a means of tugging her along to keep step with the rush of other shoppers.(4)The older woman detached from the younger one and began to tick through the DVDs on the nearest shelf. Afterthe slightest hesitation, I walked over and asked if I could help her find something. The woman smiled up at me and showed me a title scrawled on a crumpled piece of paper. The title was unusual and a bit obscure. Clearly a person looking for it knew a little about movies, about quality.(5)Rather than rushing off to locate the DVD for the woman, I asked her to walk with me so I could show her where she could find it. Looking back, I think I wanted to enjoy her company for a moment. Something about her deliber ate movements reminded me of my own mother, who’d passed away the previous Christmas.(6)As we walked along the back of the store, I narrated its floor plan: old television shows, action movies, cartoon, science fiction. The woman seemed glad of the unrushed company and casual conversation.(7)We found the movie, and I complimented her on her choice. She smiled and told me it was one she’d enjoyed when she was her son’s age and that she hoped he would enjoy it as much as she had. Maybe, she said with a hint of wistfulness, he could enjoy it with his own young children. Then, reluctantly, I had to return the elderly woman to her keeper, who was still tapping her foot at the front of the store.(8)I escorted the older woman to the queue at the cash register and then stepped back and lingered near the younger woman. When the older woman’s turn in line came, she paid in cash, counting out the dollars and coins with the same sureness she’d displayed earlier.(9)As the cashier tucked the DVD into a plastic bag, I walked over to the younger woman.(10)“Is that your mom?” I asked.(11)I halfway expected her to tell me it was none of my business. But possibly believing me to be tolerant of her impatience, she rolled her eyes and said, “Yeah.” There was exasperation in her reply, half sigh and half groan.(12)Still watching her mother, I said, “Mind some advice?”(13)“Sure,” said the daughter.(14)I smiled to show her I wasn’t criticizing. “Cherish her,” I said. And then I answered her curious expression by saying, “When she’s gone, it’s the little moments that’ll come back to you. Moments like this. I know.”(15)It was true. I missed my mom still and remembered with melancholy clarity the moments when I’d used my impatience to make her life miserable.(16)The elderly woman moved with her deliberate slowness back to her daughter’s custody. Together they made their way toward the store’s exit. They stood there for a moment, side by side, watching the rush of the holiday current and for their place in it. Then the daughter glanced over and momentarily regarded her mother. And slowly, almost reluctantly, she placed her arm with apparently unaccustomed affection around her mother’s shoulders and gently guided her back into the crowds.44.What does “she had a job to do” (Para. 1) mean according to the context?A.She had a regular job in the store.B. She was thinking of what to buy.C. She wanted to ask for help.D. She wanted to buy a DVD.45.What does the title of the DVD reveal according to the shop assistant?A.The elderly woman had some knowledge about movies.B.The elderly woman liked movies for young children.C.The elderly woman preferred movies her son liked.D.The elderly woman liked both old and new movies.46.In the passage the elderly woman’s daughter is described as being .A.impoliteB. uncaringC. naïveD. miserly47.While looking for the DVD with the old woman, the shop assistant was .A.hesitantB. indifferentC. frustratedD. patientPASSAGE THREE(1)Reading award-winning literature may boost your ability to read other people, a new study suggests. Researchers at the New School for Social Research, in New York City, found that when they had volunteers read works of acclaimed “literary fiction”, it seemed to temporarily improve their ability to interpret other people’s emotions. The same was not true of nonfiction or “popular” fiction, the mystery, romance and science-fiction books that often dominate bestseller lists.(2)Experts said the findings, reported online in Science, suggest that literature might help people to be more perceptive and engaged in their lives.(3)“Reading literary fiction isn’t just for passing the time. It’s not just an escape,” said Keith Oatley, a professor emeritus of cognitive psycho logy at the University of Toronto. “It also enables us to better understand others, and then take that into our daily live.”(4)Oatley was not involved in the new research, but worked on some of the first studies to suggest that reading literature can boost people’s empathy for others. His team has found that those who read a lot of fiction tend to show greater empathy for others. His teams has found that those who read a lot of fiction tend to show greater empathy on standard tests, but the same is not true of avid nonfiction fans.(5)But, the study by Oatley and his team cannot prove that literature boosts empathy – empathetic folks may just be drawn to reading fiction, whereas the new study does offer some “cause-and-effect” evidence, Oatley said. For the study, researchers set up a series of five experiments in which participants read either literary fiction, popular fiction, nonfiction or nothing at all before taking some standard tests. One of the tests is known as “Reading the Mind in the Eyes”. People have to look at photos of actors’ eyes, and then guess what emotion is being expressed in each. The test is considered a measure of empathy. Overall, study participants fared better on the test after reading literary fiction, versus the other three conditions.(6)It was a small improvement, according to the principal researcher David Comer Kidd, “It’s not alike taking people from a (gra de) ‘C’ to an ‘A’,” he said. But Kidd added, the effect was seen after only about 10 minutes’ reading, and it was a statistically strong finding, meaning it’s unlikely to have been due to chance.(7)“Literary” fiction has no hard-and-fast definition. So Kidd and his colleagues chose contemporary works that have won or been finalists for outstanding literary awards. They included “The Round House”, by Louise Erdrich, “Salvage the Bones”, by Jesmyn Ward and the short story “Corrie” by Alice Munro. And “popular” fiction included best-sellers like “Gone Girl” by Gillian Flynn, and Danielle Stelle’s “The Sins of the Mother”.(8)What’s so special about literary fiction? “For one, it’s usually more focused on characters than on plot,” Kidd noted. But beyond that, he said there is usually no single “authoritative narrator” who takes us through the story. “It demands that the reader almost become a writer and fill in the gaps. You really have to think about the characters,” Kidd said.(9)Oatley agreed. “Alice Munro doesn’t tell you what to think,” he said. “You, yourself, have to make inferences about characters. And that’s often what we’re doing in our real-life conversations.” Or at least that’s what people could do.(10)Reading literary fiction could also offer a way to “practice” your social skills and use them more in real life, according to another researcher not involved in the study. “It’s like how pilots train in a flight simulator,” said Raymond Mar, an associate p rofessor of psychology at York University, in Toronto, who has collaborated with Oatley. “This is a great study,” Mar said of the new study. But he added that the overall research in this area is “still in its infancy” and on e key question is whether literary fiction really is better than other fiction.(11)Mar and his colleagues recently found that fans of romance novels tended to do best on tests of empathy. Unlike the current study, Mar’s study did not test people after having them read different types of fiction. So it’s possible that there is something else about romance-novel reader that makes them more understanding of others.(12)Still, according to Mar, it’s too early to tell people to trade in their Danielle Steel for Alice Munro, at least if the goal is boosting empathy.(13)It’s also possible that plays, movies or even TV shows could build your empathy muscles, according to Kidd. But reading may be special, he said, because it provides no visuals and you have to engage your imagination more.(14)Everyone agreed that the findings suggest literature is important beyond entertainment or improving vocabulary. “There’s a common belief that reading literature is frivolous, or not practical,” Mar said. “But there is a growing body of evidence that it’s important in skill s that we need in our lives.”48.According to the new study, what kind of books are likely to help people better understand others’ feelings?A.Science fiction.B. Romance novelsC. Literary fictionD. Nonfiction.49.Which of the following statements is CORRECT according to the passage?A.Oatley and his colleague were involved in the new study.B.Mar and his team also tested people after reading fiction.C.Kidd and his team had people read prestigious fiction.D.Kidd and his team were uncertain about their study results.50.Which of the following is NOT a special feature of literary fiction?A.More focus on character description.B. Presence of an authoritative narrator.C. Demand on readers’ ability to infer.D. Presence of readers’ empathetic feelings.SECTION B SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONSIn this section, there are five short answer questions based on the passages in Section A. Answer the questions with NO MORE THAN TEN WORDS in the space provided on ANSWER SHEET TWO.PASSAGE ONE51.Why did the statement “…, don’t expect the taxpayer to bail you out.” mean? (Para. 1)PASSAGE TWO52.Why did the shop assistant lead the elderly woman to find the DVD instead of finding it for her?53.What does the last sentence in Para. 16 imply about the daughter’s attitude towards her mother?PASSAGE THREE54.What are the two main advantages of reading literary fiction according to the passage?55.Why is reading special when compared with plays and movies?PART VI WRITING [45 MIN]Read carefully the following excerpt and then write your response in NO LESS THAN 200 WORDS, in which you should:1)summarize the main message of the excerpt, and then2)comment on Brewer’s view that parents should join in with their kids rather than limit their media consumption.You can support yourself with information from the excerpt.Marks will be awarded for content relevance, content sufficiency, organization and language quality. Failure to follow the above instructions may result in a loss of marks.Write your response on ANSWER SHEET THREE.How much screen time is too much for kids?Parents have been advised to limit media consumption of their children, but research suggests it’s the nature of it that matters.For any parents in the digital age, battles with their kids over screen time and devices have become a depressing part of fami ly life. Many parents will now be relieved to hear that recent research suggests that it’s not so much the length, but the nature of the screen time that matters.Jocelyn Brewer, a psychologist who specializes in the concept of “digital nutrition”, likens media diets to what’s on our plates: rather than counting calories (or screen time), think about what you’re eating.“It’s not just about whether you consume any potential digital junk foods, but also your relationship to technology and the role it plays in your family life,” say Brewer.For young children, the most important thing is whether parents and kids are playing, watching and browsing together.A study of 20,000 parents published late last year by the Oxford Internet Institute and Cardiff University determined that there was no correlation between limiting device use and children’s well-being. The study’s lead a uthor Dr Andrew Pryzbylski said: “Our findings suggest the broader family context, how parents set rules about digital screen time, and if they’re actively engaged in exploring the digital world together, are more important than the raw screen time.“The c onsensus is that screen time, in and of itself, is not harmful –and reasonable restrictions vary greatly, depending on a child’s behavior and personality. There is little point in worrying about how man minutes a day your kids are spending with screens,” say Brewer. “Instead, parents should be doing what they can do to ensure that what they’re watching, playing and reading is high-quality, age-appropriate and safe –and joining in wherever possible.”PART I DICTATION[听写]从此处开始作答SLANGWe often use slang expressions when we talk because they are so vivid and colorful.PART II LISTENING COMPREHENSIONSECTION A TALKRevision of Essay DraftThe initial revision should focus on the essay as a whole.The first step: (1)•The rough draft--containing too little or too much material--discussing things unrelated to (2) •How to revise (1)(2)--provide (3) to convince your readers (3) --eliminate unrelated materialThe second step: revise for organization•Group similar ideas in the proper order•Produce an outline from the draft to check (4) (4)The third step: revise for length•Mind the stated length•Stick to (5) (5)Revise for (6) of the essay (6) •(7) by breaking up some longer sentences (7) •Use short sentences to make important points•Use long sentences to (8) (8) •Eliminate (9) expressions (9) •Use fresh and interesting descriptions•Write with (10) as much as possible (10) •Write in the active voice。
英语专业四级lesson12 dictation单词听写课件
TEM 4 北理珠19级英语二班
命题：张博涵
Part One
单词中译英
1、（vi.）期满 2、（v.）拍手 3、（n.）视角 4、（vi.）黏附 5、（n.）压力 6、（n.）条约
7、（vt.）修订 8、（n.）委员会
Part Two
单词英译中
9、lounge 10、ward 11、bilateral 12、imply 13、grief 14、respective 15、undoubted
Part Three
句子翻译
1、患者的家庭成员和照料病人的医护人员感染新 冠的疾病最大。（contract） 2、托尼驱散了脑海中那些令人沮丧的念头。 （gloomy）
Part Four
单词中译英 答案
1、expire 2、clap 3、perspective 4、adhere 5、pressure 6、treaty
7、amend 8、council
Part Five单词英译中答案9、（n.）休息厅 10、（n.）病房 11、（adj.）双方的 12、（vt.）暗示 13、（n.）悲伤，悲伤的事 14、（adj.）各自的 15、（adj.）无疑的
Part Six
句子翻译 答案
1、患者的家庭成员和照料病人的医护人员感染新 冠的疾病最大。（contract） Family members of infected people and medical workers who care for them have been most likely to contract the COVID-19.
2、托尼驱散了脑海中那些令人沮丧的念头。 （gloomy） Tony dismissed these gloomy thoughts from his mind.
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英语专四真题how to assesa graduate school2022年英语专业四级真题试卷完整版和听力音频原文第一部分：真题试卷TESTFORENGLISHMAJORS(2022)-GRADEFOUR-TIMELIMIT:130MINPARTⅠDICTATION[10MIN]Pleae write the whole paage on ANSWER SHEET ONE。
音频位置（喜马拉雅）：PARTⅡLISTENINGCOMPERHESION[20MIN]SECTIONATALKIn thi ection you will hear a talk。
You will hear the talk ONCE ONLY。
While litening, you may look at the tak on ANSWER SHEET ONE and write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each gap。
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SECTIONBCONVERSATINSIn thi ection you will hear two converation。
TEM4听力试题分析SET3
TEM-4 听力试题分析SET 3PART II DICTATION [15 MIN.]Listen to the following passage. Altogether the passage will be read to you four times. During the first reading, which will be read at normal speed, listen and try to understand the meaning. For the second and third readings, the passage will be read sentence by sentence, or phrase by phrase, with intervals of 15 seconds. The last reading will be read at normal speed again and during this time you should check your work. You will then be given 2 minutes to check through your work once more.Please write the whole passage on ANSWER SHEET TWO. PART III LISTENING COMPREHENSION (20 min.)In Sections A, B and C you will hear everything once only. Listen carefully and then answer the questions that follow. Mark the correct response for each question on your answer sheet. SECTION A STATEMENTIn this section you will hear eight statements. At the end of the statement you will be given 10 seconds to answer each of the following eight questions.1. What does the speaker mean?A. It's very possible for them to know the truth.B. They'll not be surprised even if they know the truth.C. They will be probably astonished if they know the truth.D. The truth is nothing else than a surprise.2. What does the speaker mean?A. Both Tom and Nichols were surprised.B. Tom was more surprised than I was.C. Neither Tom nor I was surprised.D. Nichols surprised both Tom and me.3. What do we know about Frank?A. Frank almost never missed exercise.B. Frank didn't like exercise very much.C. Frank has never done any physical exercise.D. Exercise wasn't very hard for Frank to do.4. What does the statement mean?A. Many people are concerned about their security.B. Social security bears no relation to population.C. Most social security problems are caused by a few people.D. Too many people may cause social security problems.5. What can we learn about Dr. Cyril?A. He has decided to give up the project.B. It has taken little effort for him to work on the project.C. He has worked so hard on the project that he can't give up.D. It is too hard work for him to continue the project.6. What does the speaker mean?A. Though I haven't got a temperature, I am still lying on the bed.B. Though I am ill, I still get up and walk around.C. I am lying in bed with high temperatures.D. I fall ill after getting up and walking around.7. What does the speaker mean?A. He explains how money can hold water.B. He explains why water can hold water.C. He doesn't tell where he got the money.D. What he explains doesn't seem true.8. What do we learn about Cathy and David?A. They will become partners.B. They do not like each other.C. They are too different to be partners.D. They will have different partners.SECTION B CONVERSA TIONIn this section, you will hear nine short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation you will be given 10 seconds to answer each of the following nine questions.9. What does the man think of the woman's suggestion?A. He thinks it unfair.B. He thinks it reasonable.C. He would rather do the opposite.D. He'd like to do both.10. What does the woman say about the party?A. She was too ill to attend the party.E. She was a little nervous at the party.F. She enjoyed socializing with others.G. She had often attended this kind of gathering.11. What does the man mean?A. He has no way out but to agree.B. He disagreed with the woman.C. He asked the woman to decide.D. He is happy to agree with the woman.12. What happened to George last week?A. He was fined.B. He bought a ticket.C. He had a car accident.D. He had a lesson.13. What career does the woman probably plan to follow?A. historyB. physics.C. business administration.D. computer.14. What nationality is Sally?A. Chinese.B. English.C．Japanese.D．American.15. Where does this conversation most probably take place?A. in a Chinese restaurant.B. at the airport.C. in a hotel.D. in a plane.16. What does the man mean?A．He has to wash his hands before going.B．He must hand in an article on the show.C．He is too busy to go with them.D．He has already seen the show before.17. Where is the man probably going?A. to the supermarket.B. to the post office.C. to the restaurant.E. to the pub.SECTION C NEWS BROADCASTQuestion 18 is based on the following news item. At the end of the news item you will be given 10 seconds to answer the following question.Now listen to the news.18. Police in Colombia arrested four men accused of _____A. hiding evidence of the air crash.B. stealing passengers' belongings.C. theft and attempted extortion.D. sales of stolen aircraft flight records.Questions 19, 20 and 21 are based on the following news item. At the end of the news item you will be given 30 seconds to answer the following three questions.Now listen to the news.19. The Arab governments have decided to _____A. lift the economic boycott on Israel.B. establish relations with Israel.C. refuse to do business with Israel.D. recognize Israel's rights.20. The decision was made _____A. in US.B. in Palestine.C. in Israel.D. in Cairo.21. What can be inferred from the news?A. Israel has agreed to recognize Palestinian rights.B. Israel has withdrawn from Arab lands.C. The US supported Israel in asking for the boycott to be lifted.D. The US objected to lifting the boycott against Israel. Questions 22 and 23 are based on the following news item. At the end of the news item you will be given 20 seconds to answer the following two questions.Now listen to the news.22. The PLO talks will be about _____A. solving border disputes.B. analyzing their differences.C. finding a way to carry out an agreement.D. revising the terms of their agreement.23. What prevent Israeli and PLO negotiators from solving their problem?A. The fundamental differences between them.B. Their reluctance to compromise.C. Their desire to acquire more land.D. Their unwillingness to talk to each other.Questions 24 and 25 are based on the following news item. At the end of the news item you will be given 20 seconds to answer the following two questions.Now listen to the news.24. Which of the following statements is TRUE?A. In some African countries, there are more elephants than can be fed.B. Large numbers of elephants were killed with the trade of ivory thriving.C. Trading of ivory in every African country is permitted.D. Japan is the biggest country to import ivory.25. What caused the ban to be put on ivory trade by UN?A. Legal killing of elephants.B. Illegal shooting of elephants.C. Conservation and community development projects.D. Elephants facing extinction.KEY TO LISTENING COMPREHENSIONEXPLANATION OF LISTENING COMPREHENSIONPART III LISTENING COMPREHENSIONSECTION A STATEMENT1. “如果他们知道了真相，可能会非常吃惊的。
雅思听力正常速度是多少
雅思听力正常速度是多少雅思听力考试中，很多考生说跟不上听力的节凑，难道是考试中的音频和我们平时练习的音频速度差距比较大吗?其实导致我们跟不上的原因是有很多的，比如说我们的词汇量、听力速度等等。
接下来我们就来看看雅思听力正常速度是多少。
雅思听力正常速度是多少一般来说，正常的英语语速为125-150 wpm (words per minute)。
大家所熟悉的VOA Standard English语速为150 wpm, BBC语速为170 wpm，而中国国内的英语测试从高考英语80 wpm 到CET-4的120 wpm, CET-6/TEM-4的140 wpm以及TEM-8的170 wpm快慢不等。
而笔者根据多年的雅思听力教学教研经验，结合Cambridge IELTS 3-9的7本雅思真题集的所有雅思听力录音及文本，统计出雅思听力的速度从Section 1到Section 4的确存在听力语速递增的现象。
Section 1-3三个部分的听力语速平均为130-150 wpm, 而Section 4的语速可以到达160-170 wpm, 略低于BBC语速，但基本超过国内CET-6及TEM-4的语速。
因此对于大部分雅思考生，尤其是高中考生或者非英语专业的大学生来说，只有经过专门的有针对性的听力速度训练，才能跟上雅思听力速度，最终实现雅思听力的高分。
大部分考生都有这样的一种感觉，越是熟悉的内容听起来越不费力，即使语速再快也不用担心跟不上;而越是陌生的内容听起来越费力，即使语速不快也觉得每分钟超过了200wpm并且无时无刻不在担心听不懂或者信息遗漏的现象发生。
这种感觉其实很大程度上和我们对于单词的记忆质量及反应状态息息相关，雅思听力是对单词的质量要求最高的一个版块，包括单词的准确发音、正确拼写、词性把握和用法搭配。
例如approach这个单词，部分考生容易将其误拼为“aproach”并且重读发生错误，此外该词在雅思听力当中既会考查其动词形式又会考查其名词形式。
英语四级真题考试指南上海交通听力及原文
英语四级真题考试指南上海交通听力及原文全文共6篇示例，供读者参考篇1Title: My Big Sis's Tips for the TEM-4 Listening and ReadingHey there, fellow kiddos! My big sister Rose just aced the TEM-4 exam, and she's going to share her secrets for conquering the listening and reading parts. She's super smart and got a really high score, so you better listen up!First up, the listening section. Rose says it's like a fun game where you have to be a super sleuth and catch all the clues. There are usually three or four different recordings, and you have to answer multiple-choice questions about each one.Rose's Tip #1: Practice listening to English every day, even if it's just by watching cartoons or listening to songs. It'll train your ears to get used to different accents and speaking speeds.The first recording is often a casual conversation between two or more people. Rose says to listen for context clues like names, places, and relationships between the speakers. Thequestions might ask about their plans, opinions, or the main idea of the chat.Rose's Tip #2: Don't get hung up on words you don't understand. Focus on the overall meaning and try to piece together what's happening from the clues.Next up might be a lecture or talk, maybe about science, history, or culture. These can be trickier because the language is more academic and the topics are more complex.Rose's Tip #3: Take good notes as you listen, jotting down key points, names, dates, and examples mentioned by the speaker.The last recording could be something like a radio show, news report, or advertisement. These tend to be shorter but packed with details.Rose's Tip #4: Listen for transition words like "first," "next," "however," etc. They'll help you follow the structure and logic of the passage.Phew, that's a lot to keep track of! But don't worry, there are plenty of practice materials to get you ready. Rose says the key is to expose yourself to as many different listening scenarios as possible.Now, on to the reading section! This part can be a real brain-buster, but Rose has some sneaky tricks up her sleeve.The reading section usually has three or four passages, each followed by several multiple-choice questions. The topics can range from science and technology to politics, culture, and more.Rose's Tip #5: Before you start reading, quickly scan the passage for clues like the title, headings, and topic sentences. This'll give you a general idea of what it's about.Some of the passages might be quite long and dense, with lots of fancy words and complicated ideas.Rose's Tip #6: Don't get bogged down trying to understand every single word. Focus on the main points and overall meaning. Underline or circle key information as you read.The questions can be tricky, too, testing your ability to understand details, make inferences, and identify the author's purpose or tone.Rose's Tip #7: Watch out for trick questions that try to mislead you with half-truths or distorted information from the passage.Rose's Tip #8: If you're stuck on a question, use the process of elimination to narrow down the choices before making an educated guess.Reading comprehension is all about active engagement with the text. Rose says to imagine you're a detective, searching for clues and putting together the puzzle pieces.Lastly, Rose's biggest piece of advice is to stay calm and confident throughout the exam. It's okay if you don't understand everything – just do your best and trust your preparation.So there you have it, straight from the horse's mouth! With Rose's tips and a whole lot of practice, you'll be a listening and reading pro in no time. Good luck, and happy studying!篇2Hi friends! Today I want to tell you all about the listening part of the big English test called the Band 4. It's a super important test for university students in China. The listening is really hard but if you practice a lot, you can get ready!The listening has two parts - conversations and longer passages. For the conversations, you'll hear people talking just like in real life. It might be two friends chatting, or a studentasking their teacher a question. You have to listen very carefully and answer questions about what they say.For the passages, it's just one person speaking for a few minutes. It could be a lecture from a professor, or maybe someone giving a speech. The passages are about all different topics like science, business, or history. While you listen, you'll see some questions on a screen or paper. You have to bubble in the right answers.Both the conversations and passages are played only one time. That means you can't ask "Can you repeat that please?" You have to pay really close attention from the very start. If you miss something important, you might get the question wrong.The audio recordings go pretty fast too. The people talking don't go slowly like your English teacher does. They speak at a normal conversational speed, just like if you overheard people chatting in English at the park. At first it sounds like itsallramblingtogetherinonemessysentencebutwithpracticeyou'll getbetteratpickingoutthewords.For the conversation questions, they might ask about:The main idea or purpose of the conversationSpecific details that were mentionedThe opinions or attitudes of the speakersVocabulary words that were used and what they meanFor the passages, the questions could be about:The main topic or focus of the passageSpecific facts, numbers or examples that were givenThe reasons or explanations the speaker discussedInferences or implied meanings you can deriveVocabulary and phrases the speaker usedThere are usually 25 conversations and passages in total. You'll have concentrate hard for around 30-40 minutes. It's a killer for your listening stamina!To get ready, you'll need to practice, practice, practice with authentic English listening materials. Listen to podcasts, YouTube videos, audiobooks, movies - anything you can find with native speakers at a natural speed. The more you expose your ears to real conversational English, the better prepared you'll be.Try to practice listening without reading transcripts at first. See how much you can understand just from the audio alone.Later, you can go back and read while listening to pick up anything you missed.Take notes as you listen too. Jot down key words, topics, names, and anything else important. Practicing your note-taking skills will really help on test day.You can find lots of practice tests and listening files online or in preparation books too. Make sure you're getting exposure to different accents - American, British, Australian. The real test could have any of those.On test day, try to relax and don't psych yourself out. Take some deep breaths before your listening sections begin. As you're listening, concentrate like a laser beam and don't let your mind wander.If you hear something you don't understand at all, just let it go. Keep listening for the next part you can comprehend. Don't dwell on the missed parts or you'll miss even more.Listen for keyword and marker phrases too. Words like "for example," "because," "however" can clue you in to what's important.Alright friends, that's my quick guide to the Band 4 listening! It's not easy but if you prepare the right way, you can make itthrough. Just keep practicing every day and filling your ears with lots of English audio. You've got this!Let me know if you have any other questions. I'm happy to provide more Bandy 4 tips and test advice. Good luck on your listening journey!篇3TEM-4 Listening and Reading Guide by Little English LearnerHey there, friends! It's me, Little English Learner. Today I'm going to tell you all about the listening and reading sections of the big English test called the TEM-4. This test is super important for university English majors in China. Are you ready to become an expert? Let's go!The Listening SectionThe listening part has three different sections. Section A has some longer lectures or talks, usually about 3-5 minutes each. The topics can be anything - history, science, culture, you name it! While you listen, you'll have to answer some multiple choice questions.My tip? Don't worry if you don't understand every single word. Just listen for the main ideas and key details. The questions won't trick you on little things.Section B is called "Compound Dictation." That sounds fancy, huh? Basically, you'll hear a passage twice. The first time, you just listen. The second time, you write down what you hear. It will have blanks where you need to fill in missing words or phrases.For this one, listen super carefully for the missing parts. They'll often be important numbers, names, or transition phrases. Write quickly and neatly so you don't miss anything!Section C has some longer conversations between two or three people. You'll answer more multiple choice questions testing your understanding.The conversations might be about daily life, studying, traveling, or other common topics. Pay close attention to people's opinions, attitudes, and the context. The answers will be hidden in there!The Reading SectionPhew, made it through listening! Now we have three reading passages to conquer. Don't worry, they look long, but you can do it!Passage One is about 1000 words and covers a general topic like science, culture, or current events. My advice? Read the title and introductory sentences carefully. They'll give you a hint about the main idea. As you read, try to identify the key details that support that main idea.You'll get some multiple choice questions testing your understanding of the details and main points. It's just like reading practice at school! Easy peasy.Passage Two is only around 500 words and concentrates on a more practical or concrete topic. It might be an advertisement, manual instructions, or newspaper article.For this one, focus on getting the facts, numbers, and specifics correct. The questions will really test how carefully you read and understood the nitty gritty details.Finally, Passage Three is around 700 words and discusses abstract ideas, theories, arguments, or opinions. This requires higher-level critical thinking!As you read, try to analyze the author's tone, perspective, and reasoning. Identify the key evidence or examples they use to support their claims. The questions will ask about implicit meanings and logical connections.Whew, that's a lot to take in! Those are the basics of the TEM-4 listening and reading sections. Keep practicing your English skills through listening, reading, and discussing. You'll be an expert test-taker in no time!Let me know if you have any other questions. I'm here to help my friends become awesome English learners! Keep working hard, believe in yourselves, and you've got this!Your pal,Little English Learner篇4A Guide to the Shanghai CET-4 Listening and Reading PassagesHi friends! My name is Amy and I'm a 5th grader. My big sister is getting ready to take the CET-4 exam soon. That's a really important English test for college students in China. She's been stressing out about the listening and reading sections, so I offered to write her a guide to help! I asked her to explain those parts to me, and now I get to share my tips with you.The Listening SectionThe CET-4 listening has three parts: mini conversations, long conversations, and passages. For the mini conversations, you hear a really short dialogue between two people. Then they ask a question about what was said. These are pretty easy if you listen carefully!The long conversations are trickier. Two or more people have a longer chat, maybe about studying or everyday life. You have to understand the details and main ideas to answer the questions right. My sister says taking notes can help a lot.Then there are passages where one person talks for a little while about a certain topic. The topics can be anything from science to history to current events. Again, note-taking is really important so you don't miss key points.For all the listening parts, my top tips are:Read the questions first so you know what to listen forDon't worry if you miss a few words, focus on the overall meaningUse context clues like people's tones of voice to figure out what's happeningThe Reading SectionNext up is reading! There are four reading passages that get harder as you go along. The first two are pretty straightforward articles about general topics. But the last two are loooong and might use harder vocabulary.No matter the difficulty though, all passages have the same types of questions:Vocab questions about word meanings from the passagesFact-retrieval questions to see if you understood the main detailsInference questions where you need to read between the linesSummary questions about the main ideasTo do well on reading, my advice is:Try to read through each passage quickly first to get the gistGo back and re-read carefully when you see the questionsUse context clues from the full passage to figure out vocabularyFor inference questions, look for hints about the author's attitudes and perspectivesOther Quick TipsThose are the main listening and reading sections, but I have some other tips too:Get a good night's sleep before your test so you'll be alertPack a healthy snack to keep your energy upStay positive - you've worked hard and you've got this!The CET-4 might seem scary, but if you practice strategies like active listening, note-taking, reading for meaning, and staying focused, you'll do great. My big sister is brilliant and I know she's going to pass with flying colors.Let me know if any other little kids need test-taking advice from an expert 5th grader! Wishing everyone lots of luck.篇5The Big Shanghai Listening Test - What to Expect!Hi there! My name is Lily and I just took the big Shanghai Jiao Tong University English Listening Test for my Grade 4 exam. It was a little scary at first, but I'm here to tell you all about it so you'll feel ready when it's your turn!The test had two main sections - the listening part and the reading comprehension part with the written passages. I'll start by telling you about the listening since that's what had me really nervous beforehand.The Listening SectionIn this part, you put on these big headphones and listen very carefully to recordings in English. The recordings include conversations between two or more people as well as longer lectures and talks. While you're listening, you have to answer multiple choice questions about what you heard.For the conversations, you might hear two friends making plans to go to the movies or a customer ordering food at a restaurant. The questions will ask you things like "What day did they agree to meet?" or "How much did the customer's meal cost?" Pretty basic stuff, but you have to focus!The lectures were a little trickier. One was about the history of space exploration and another discussed different types of renewable energy sources. The questions got more complex, asking for details, main ideas, or the speaker's purpose or opinion on the topic.My top tips for the listening:Read the questions BEFORE the recording starts so you know what to listen for.Don't panic if you miss a word or two - try to pick up the gist of what's being said.Eliminate any obviously wrong answer choices to improve your odds.Make educated guesses if you're not 100% sure of an answer.The Reading ComprehensionAfter we finished that intense listening part, we moved right along to reading comprehension. This involved reading relatively long passages of around 500 words each and answering multiple choice questions based on the information in the text.The passages covered all sorts of topics - biology, technology, global issues, you name it. The questions really tested how well you could understand details, make inferences, identify the main idea, and analyze the author's perspective or purpose for writing.For this part, I'd suggest:Skim the whole passage quickly first before diving into the questions to get a general understanding.Go back and re-read carefully when working on each question.Look for specific quotes or details in the passage that relate to the question.For main idea questions, think about the central topic and what key points support it.Always refer back to the passage to ground your answers in the evidence from the text.Whew! I'm getting tired just recounting all the difficult parts of this exam. It definitely tested my English listening and reading skills to the max. But if you study hard, learn test strategies, and don't get too stressed, you'll make it through just fine.One last piece of advice - be sure to get a good night's sleep before the test day. You'll need all your brain power for this Shanghai Jiao Tong University marathon!Let me know if you have any other questions. Wishing you all the best!Your friend,Lily篇6Hey everyone! My name is Lily and I'm in 5th grade. Today I want to tell you all about the listening and reading sections of the big CET-4 English test given at Shanghai Jiao Tong University. My older sister just took it last month so I know all the inside scoop!First up is the listening part. This has three sections – short conversations, long conversations, and longer listening passages. Let me break it down for you:Short ConversationsIn this part, you'll hear lots of really quick talks between two people. It could be someone ordering food, asking for directions, making plans to meet up, and stuff like that. After each little chat, there will be 1-2 questions about the main ideas or details discussed.The conversations go by pretty fast, so you have to listen super carefully! My sister said it helps to close your eyes so you can focus just on the audio without getting distracted by the pictures in the test booklet. The questions are multiple choice, soread through all the answer options first before you listen. That way you'll know what to listen for.Long ConversationsUp next are the longer talks between a few people. These could be meetings, interviews, discussions in a classroom, you name it! The questions here are the same multiple choice style, but there are more of them for each conversation, usually 3-5 questions.Since these are longer, you have to pay extra close attention to things like:Who is speaking (their role/job)The main purpose of the conversationKey facts, numbers, or examples givenThe attitudes or opinions of the speakersMy sis Dog-eared the pages for this section and wrote little notes to herself in the margins when she could to jot down important details she heard. That really helped her keep everything straight.Longer Listening PassagesLast part of listening is the longest - you'll hear recordings that could be lectures, news reports, documentary clips, and so on. These are about 3-5 minutes each with multiple questions, maybe 5-7 per passage.For these, you've got to pay super duper close attention from start to finish because the questions could be about anything that's mentioned. My sister highlighted key words and topics in the printed listening passage summaries so she'd know what to listen for.The questions get harder too, asking more analysis-type stuff like:What's the main idea or purpose?What is the speaker's opinion or attitude on a certain point?What can be inferred about something that wasn't directly stated?Phew, that's a lot of listening! Thankfully after that it's on to the reading part. This has four passages of different types to read through and answer comprehension questions on.Reading PassagesFirst up are usually one or two shorter passages, maybe a few paragraphs long. The questions here are pretty straightforward, focusing on things clearly stated like:Main ideaKey details or facts mentionedMeanings of vocabulary words based on contextThese start you off kind of easy to get warmed up for the harder passages coming up next. My sister said doing practice reads helped her get faster at zooming through the short ones.Then you'll get into some longer stevepaulin reads - the kind that can make your eyes glaze over if you're not locked in! These could be anything from essays and articles to excerpts from books or academic papers. The questions get way trickier, asking about things like:Implied meanings or suggestionsThe author's reasoning, assumptions or purposeContextual meanings of vocab or phrasesComparing and contrasting different viewpoints discussedWith long passages, it's easy to get lost in the details and miss the bigger picture ideas. My sis made little pencil outlines in the margins as she read, jotting the main topics or arguments to refer back to. That way she didn't get thrown off by all the supporting evidence and examples.She also said watching for transition words and phrases was key, like "however", "in contrast", "additionally", etc. Those signal when the author is shifting to a new point or perspective. Ohh and circling pronouns like "it", "this", "they" and tracking what they refer to!The last passage or two are usually the most academically scholarly and can be dry as a desert! My sister's notes from these looked like chicken scratch trying to analyze all the complicated theories, viewpoints, and reasoning packed into the paragraphs. Whew, I'm getting a headache just thinking about it!For those, she had to extensively take notes while reading, consider the context and tone of the writing, make inferences about what's implied but not directly stated, and really deeply comprehend every inch of the passage to get thosemultiple-choice questions right. No skimming allowed!Wow, I'm wiped out just from talking about all that CET-4 craziness! I haven't even gotten to take the test yet myself, buthearing about the intense listening and reading parts makes me want to hide under the covers. My wise older sister says the key things are:Practice, practice, practice with authentic materialsLearn strategies like note-taking, highlighting, and contextual guessingBuild up stamina and focus to stay locked in for hoursDon't psych yourself out - take it section by sectionIf you put in the hard work, I'm sure you can conquer this CET-4 beast when your time comes! Just make sure to get plenty of sleep the night before and fuel up on brain food like bananas and blueberries for energy. You got this!Let me know if you have any other questions. I may just be a 5th grader but I'm basically a CET-4 expert now after learning from my sister's experiences. Best of luck getting that passing score!。
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dictationDictation: Enhancing Language Skills with Dictation ExercisesIntroductionDictation exercises have long been recognized as an effective tool for improving language skills, particularly in the areas of listening, spelling, and vocabulary. Dictation involves listening to a spoken passage and transcribing it accurately. This process not only helps learners improve their listening skills but also enhances their ability to spell words correctly and expand their vocabulary. In this document, we will explore the benefits of dictation exercises and provide practical tips for incorporating dictation into language learning.Benefits of Dictation Exercises1. Enhancing Listening SkillsDictation exercises provide a valuable opportunity for learners to focus on listening comprehension. By actively listening to the spoken passage, learners can improve theirability to catch different sounds, intonations, and nuances in the language. This improves their overall listening skills and helps them understand spoken language more accurately, both in academic and real-life contexts.2. Improving Spelling and GrammarDictation exercises require learners to listen carefully and transcribe the observed words accurately. This process helps learners develop their spelling abilities and reinforces correct word forms and grammatical structures. By practicing dictation regularly, learners become more familiar with the correct spelling of commonly used words and gain a better understanding of grammar rules.3. Expanding VocabularyDuring dictation exercises, learners are exposed to different words and phrases that they may not have encountered in their daily language usage. This exposure helps them expand their vocabulary and improve their understanding of word meanings. Learners can also learn new idiomatic expressions, collocations, and syntactical patterns through dictation exercises, enabling them to become more proficient in using the language.Tips for Incorporating Dictation into Language Learning1. Start with Short PassagesFor beginners, it's essential to start with short and simple dictation exercises. This allows learners to gain confidence gradually and prevents them from feeling overwhelmed. Choose passages that contain familiar vocabulary and language structures to give learners a sense of accomplishment from the beginning.2. Varied Difficulty LevelsAs learners progress, it's crucial to offer dictation exercises of varying difficulty levels. This ensures continued growth and challenges learners appropriately. Increasing the complexity of the passages gradually can help learners expand their language skills while maintaining motivation and engagement.3. Incorporate Dictation into Regular PracticeDictation exercises should be incorporated into learners' regular practice routines. Consistency is key for improving language skills. Including dictation exercises in language learning activities such as daily or weekly assignments helps learners establish a routine and reinforces the importance of developing good listening and spelling habits.4. Provide FeedbackAfter learners complete a dictation exercise, provide feedback on their work. Highlight any spelling or grammar errors and explain the correct answers. This feedback allows learners to learn from their mistakes and reinforces the correct usage of language. Encourage learners to review the feedback and ask questions to further their understanding.ConclusionDictation exercises offer significant benefits for language learners in improving listening skills, enhancing spelling and grammar, and expanding vocabulary. By incorporating dictation into their regular language learning practice, learners can deepen their understanding of the language and become more proficient in both the spoken and written forms. It is important to provide learners with appropriatedifficulty levels, promote consistency, and provide feedback to optimize the effectiveness of dictation exercises.。
TEM-4英语专业语法词汇题集
Unit 1A 1. This rock has to be _______ in order to build a road.A. blastedB. exploredC. hiredD. maintainedC 2. He did not go to the party last night, which _______ her feelings deeply.A. woundedB. injuredC. hurtD. injury3. When they returned to the river, they found that the boat had _______ away.A. framedB. frostedC. frownedD. floated4. If you need further information, please _______ our office.A. constantB. constructC. contactD. contain5. During the war, many soldiers were killed not by _______, but by disease.A. bulletsB. devilC. bibleD. depth6. We watched the ship until it became only a _______ in the distance.A. pointB. jarC. stoveD. dot7. The Engli sh proverb ‘_______ the rod and spoil the child’ means that if you deep from punishing the child, you will spoil its character.A. ruleB. rugC. clapD. spare8. The _______ was only sentenced to pay a fine of $10,000.A. wormB. trialC. tubeD. criminal9. Higher education in China is free but the _______ for entrance is strong.A. comparisonB. consequenceC. competitionD. crawl10.The light is too _______ for me to read. I can not stand any more.A. ridB. ripeC. soupD. dim11.The water _______ from the tap and damaged all the books in my study.A. sprayedB. puzzledC. inclinedD. exported12. In the United States, congress makes the laws and the President _______ them.A. ordersB. conquersC. executesD. hedges13. She is too _______ to answer questions in the class.A. eagleB. coughC. eagerD. couch14. We enjoy seeing the glorious _______ of the rising sun.A. beamsB. beansC. beefD. bead15.In the _______ English reading course, the students have to read a lot.A. extensiveB. mechanicalC. mercuryD. opera16.He gave up his study in college in _______.A. bundleB. butcherC. ashD. despair17.Several people _______ the car accident.A. witnessedB. provedC. swallowedD. drugged18.They will _______ the project with the necessary funds.A. referB. relateC. furnaceD. furnish19.I took it for _______ that you wouldn’t come here again.A. grandB. tameC. grantedD. thumb20.He was sent to London on a special _______.A. missingB. missileC. missionD. mistress21.This light shelf is strong enough to _______ all the books here.A. wipeB. waxC. surveyD. sustain22.The _______ Court is the highest court in the United States.A. VitalB. ThunderC. ReverseD. Supreme23.Our university has an international student exchange _______ with the University of Wyoming in the United States.A. processionB. provisionC. professionD. program24.He ________ of me the best way to go.A. investigatedB. inquiredC. frightenedD. resorted25.Mr. White tried to _______ this job through the influence of his father.A. harnessB. fetchC. curseD. obtain26.The police dog finally found the _______ of the prisoners of war.A. steepB. resolutionC. porterD. trail27.As the only _______ in the small village, he not only fixed the furniture but also made furniture for the villagers.A. symbolB. sourceC. panD. carpenter28.A big crowd gathered around the bus, almost _______ the traffic.A. affectingB. blockingC. creatingD. mating29.As far as I see, this book has its own _______.A. meritB. signalC. visibleD. swift30.This tree is too _______ to be planted in this area.A. tremendousB. vigorousC. shyD. tender31.This product is _______ to change without notice.A. despiteB. evilC. subjectD. crust32.I don’t know how he can _______ himself for such conduct.A. justifyB. locateC. rearD. swear33.The stolen watch has been _______ to its owner.A. retiredB. pitchedC. restoredD. cured34.It is _______ cold thi s winter in Xi’an.A. considerablyB. tightC. navalD. moreover35.It has been my _______ to meet with this accident.A. journalB. reductionC. affectD. fate36.Her smile _______ her secret even though she didn’t admit the fact.A. reviewedB. reversedC. respondedD. revealed37.He ________ that he could finish the job without any help.A. designedB. headedC. claimedD. preserved38.Professor Li _______ his success to his mother.A. ownsB. ruinsC. owesD. roars39.The election _______ for the State governor has begun this year.A. campaignB. boltC. hellD. immense40.Anyone without _______ illness can do this simple job.A. mildB. mindC. mentalD. mend41.Glass may _______ at high temperature.A. profitB. pronounceC. stingD. melt42.Silver _______ electricity far better than other materials.A. equipsB. strikesC. cracksD. conducts43.Everyone is encouraged to _______ food or clothing for those who suffered a great deal in the flood.A. attributeB. distributeC. contributeD. drift44.White teeth are a sharp _______ to black skin.A. contentB. contractC. contrastD. contain45.Tom is _______ about photography. He spends nearly all his money on it.A. justiceB. innocentC. fierceD. crazy46.We need help from the other countries. But we do not _______ on others for support.A. engageB. leanC. stripD. multiply47.We will _______ the plan because of the cost.A. councilB. journalC. dampD. oppose48.Our train is _______ at Shanghai at seven o’clock this evening.A. dueB. crystalC. cushionD. cooperation49.Her voice was _______ in the noise.A. filledB. entertainedC. enormousD. drowned50.He is very _______ in his family and never does anything against his wife.A. henceB. possessC. outerD. humbleUnit 21.Freshman____ provides the incoming students with an opportunity to learn about their new environment and their place in it.A. orientationB. acquaintanceC. directoryD. dictation2.The volcano that raised the islands are still ____ in places.A. inactiveB. enormousC. energeticD. lively3.This law is so difficult to understand that only a lawyer can ____us.A. enlightenB. illustrateC. explainD. demonstrate4.The king ____ his people with terrible taxes and punishment.A. depressedB. impressedC. oppressedD. expressed5.I have no ____but to listen to my boss.A. privilegeB. respectC. priorityD. option6.Perhaps you are aware that I am your legal ____ till you are of age.A. guardB. guardianC. escortD. supervisor7.Shortly after the ____of war he was enrolled in the army.A. outcomeB. outletC. outputD. outbreak8.The old man did not smoke himself and was so____ that he did not allow his friends to smoke when they visited him.A. intolerableB. tolerableC. intolerantD. tolerant9.He attends to the ____ of important business himself.A. transitionB. transactionC. transformationD. transmission10.The scene is so beautiful that it ____ my power of description.A. ascendsB. descendsC. transcendsD. overtakes11.The two cities were connected to each other by a ____after flood cut them off.A. suspensionB. diversionC. highwayD.12.On hearing her son’s voice on the line, all her fears and anxiety ____.A. retiredB. relayedC. dissipatedD. tightened13.In the 1980’s, four cities in southern China were first ____ as special economic zones, enjoying special policies.A. designatedB. judgedC. emergedD. nominated14.He is a man who believes in strict____ and he seldom deviates from his principles.A. wisdomB. brotherhoodC. worshipD. discipline15.He has been ____with a certain form of mental disorder for twenty years.A. afflictedB. addictedC. affiliatedD. consulted16.The city is setting about regulating the installation of ____ wires for the sake of smooth traffic and the safety of pedestrians.A. undergroundB. marineC. acidD. aerial17.Hamlet was in (a) ____ when he said “To be or not to be?”, for it is really hard for one to decide whether to die or to live!A. consciousnessB. delightC. dilemmaD. rage18.Any irresponsible explosion of nuclear weapons may bring ____ results to the environment and the mankind.A. desirableB. disastrousC. radicalD. rational19.Death is a ____ to everyone. God is impartial on this matter.A. gloryB. privilegeC. destinyD. farewell20.A sharp increase in military expenditure brought the cabinet a budget ___.A. deficitB. debtC. redD. estimation21.The well equipped swimming pool is the favorite____ of the boys in summer.A. residenceB. siteC. hauntD. hotel22.Don’t mention the failure in Mary’s ____or she will go crazy.A. distanceB. hearingC. rangeD. neighborhood23.The professor had to explain the profound theory in a/an ____language because of the audience’s poor knowledge in this field.A. luminousB. abstractC. dullD. theoretical24.The Forbidden City, known as the former ____palace, is still kept intact at the center of the metropolis.A. emperorB. imperialC. feudalD. ancient25.The driver no longer____ himself in drinking after experiencing that accident.A. indulgedB. devotedC. immersedD. induced26.Since the complex moved away, this town has only a ____ of its former population.A. remainB. remainderC. majorityD. remnant27.Malnutrition(营养不良) and hard work____ her health and she looked thin and pale.A. promotedB. impairedC. acceleratedD. smashed28.Some people like to____ the old systems and traditions; others like to preserve them.A. innovateB. persistC. insistD. adhere29.He gave us ____ consent to take the apples for he smiled when he saw us do it.A. explicitB. implicitC. ambiguousD. negative30.I expected her to do well in the final examination, but she has been____by her illness.A. caughtB. fascinatedC. discouragedD. handicapped31.The machine looked like a large, __________,old-fashioned typewriter.A. forcefulB. clumsyC. intenseD. tricky32. Though she began her______ by singing in a local pop group, she is now a famous Hollywood movie star..A. employmentB. careerC. occupationD. profession33. Within two weeks of arrival, all foreigners had to__________ with the local policeA. inquireB. consultC. registerD. profession34.Considering your salary, you should be able to __________at least twenty dollars a weekA. put forwardB. put upC. put out D put aside35. As he has__________ our patience, we’ll not wait for him any longer.A. tornB. wastedC. exhaustedD. consumed36.These teachers try to be objective when they__________ the integrated ability of their studentsA. justifyB. evaluateC. indicateD. reckon37. Mrs. Morris's daughter is pretty and __________,and many girls envy her.A. slenderB. lightC. faintD. minor38. Tomorrow the mayor is to __________a group of Canadian businessmen on a tour of the city.A. coordinateB. cooperateC. accompanyD. associate39. I'm ______enough to know it is going to be a very difficult situation to compete against three strong teams.A. realisticB. consciousC. registerD. resolve40.Can you give me even the __________clue as to where her son might be?A. simplestB. slightestC. leastD. utmost41. Norman Davis will be remembered by many with _______not only as a great scholar but also as a most delightfuland faithful friendA. kindnessB. friendlinessC. warmthD. affection42. Salaries for ________positions seem to be higher than for permanent ones.A. legalB. optionalC. voluntaryD. temporary43. Most people agree that the present role of women has already affected U.S. society. __________it has affected thetraditional role of men.A. Above allB. In allC. At mostD. At last44. Science and technology have __________in important ways to the improvement of agricultural production.A. attachedB. assistedC. contributedD. witnessed45. As an actor he could communicate a whole __________of emotions.A. frameB. rangeC. numberD. scale46. This is what you should bear in mind: Don't __________a salary increase before you actually get it.A. hang onB. draw onC. wait onD. count on47. The ship's generator broke down, and the pumps had to be operated __________instead of mechanically.A. artificiallyB. automaticallyC. manuallyD. synthetically48. The little girl was so frightened that she just wouldn't __________her grip on my arm.A. loosenB. removeC. relieveD. dismiss49. He never arrives on time and my __________is that he feels the meetings are useless.A. preferenceB. conferenceC. inferenceD. reference50. Mrs. Smith was so __________about everything that no servants could please her.A. specificB. specialC. preciseD. particularUnit 31. There was a large crowd of demonstrators ____ against the war.A) protecting B) preserving C) protesting D) prosecuting2. I’m afraid I will have to ____her invitation to the party.A) refuse B) refute C) ignore D) decline3. The coat I bought yesterday is not expensive at all. As a matter of fact, I would gladly have paid ____ for it.A) as much twice B) much as twice C) as twice much D) twice as much4. He can’t start the car because the battery has ____.A) run up B) run down C) run over D) run off5. Without facts, we cannot form a worthwhile opinion, for we need to have factual knowledge ____ our thinking.A) upon which to base B) which to base upon C) which to be based on D) to base on which6. This design is ____ that one.A) more superior to B) far superior than C) more superior than D) far superior to7. I wondered what her ____ to the news would be.A) impression B) reaction C) comment D) opinion8. She shouldn’t have stood in a queue; she ____ her underground ticket from the machine.A) has got B) must have got C) could have got D) got9. Don’t worry. ____ that you will be treated equally.A) I’ll look forward to it B) I’ll try my utmost C) I’ll be on the alert D) I’ll see to it10. The workers agreed to ____ the strike if the company would satisfy their demand.A) call off B) call out C) call to D) call on11. I’d rather you ____ so rudely to her.A) don’t speak B) won’t speak C) should not speak D) didn’t speak12. Today many kinds of electrical ____ are available, which has made housework much easier than before.A) facilities B) appliances C) instruments D) equipment13. The author is going to ____ his play for television.A) add B) adopt C) adapt D)adjust14. ____ for your help, I’d never have been able to achieve such a success.A) If I had not been B) Had it not been C) If it were not D) Had it not15. With all its advantages, the computer is by no means without its ____.A) boundaries B) limitations C) confinements D) restraints16. I’m afraid I can’t ____ you ____; you’ll have to go to a hotel.A) put ...up B) pick ... up C) pull ... up D) wake ... up17. The guests said that they wouldn’t mind ____.A) to have a little light music B) having a little light musicC) have a little light music D) if they have a little light music18. Although this area is very poor just now, its ____ wealth is great.A) previous B) profound C) potential D) primary19. He ran quickly to the classroom, two books ____ under his arm.A) to be hold B) held C) were held D) holding20. We must try our best to lower the cost of our products. Otherwise the high cost will ____ our profit.A) cut off B) cut in C) cut short D) cut into21. Tom is not very clever, but he is the most ____ pupil in the class.A) industrious B) indulgent C) industrial D) indifferent22. No sooner had he arrived home ____ he was asked to start another journey.A) when B) than C) then D) until23. Young children easily ____ words that their parents frequently use.A) put up B) turn up C) bring up D) pick up24. Only when you have obtained all the information about it ____ come to a sound judgment.A) you can B) you will C) would you D) can you25. American women were ____ the right to vote until 1920 after many years of hard struggle.A) ignored B) neglected C) denied D) refused26. All ____ is a continuous supply of the basic necessities of life.A) what is needed B) the thing needed C) which is needed D) that is needed27. The factory has ____several workers because of the drop in sales.A) laid off B) laid out C) laid aside D) laid down28. There were no tickets ____ for Friday’s performance.A) applicable B) approachable C) attainable D) available29. There was a traffic jam; otherwise I ____ here on time.A) would be B) had been C) should be D) would have been30. If you don’t work hard, you are bound to fall behind others, ____ smart you might be.A) whatever B) though C) whatsoever D) however31. Harold is a good student, ____ his best subject.A) as English B) English as C) being English D) English being32. They ____ through the woods talking about the current affairs.A) wandered B) strayed C) rambled D) wondered33. Tom felt awfully sorry ____ her about his absence in the party.A) about B) for C) with D) on34. We chose this flat for it is very ____ for my office.A) suitable B) comfortable C) near D) convenient35. Chinese is the ____ language of most Chinese.A) mother B) native C) natural D) home36. He has been ____ such a bad temper all day.A) in B) on C) by D) at37.While at home, she preferred ____A) doing something to doing nothing B) to do something rather do nothingC) doing something rather do nothing D) to do something to doing nothing38. ____she finds out that you’ve lost her dog?A) What though B) What if C) What about D) What ever39. All the machines in the lab are ____ Miss White.A) in charge of B) in the charge of C) under the charge of D) under charge of40. We agreed to you plan____, but we think it needs modification in some area.A) in principal B) on principal C) in principle D) on principle41. You will surely succeed in passing CET-4, ____ you work hard at your English.A) so long as B) in case C) in that D) as soon as42. The whole journey ____ a full week by the time it ends in France.A) will have lasted B) would last C) has lasted D) must have lasted43. Autumn now approaching, the peasants are ____.A) at busiest B) at their busiest C) on busiest D) on their busiest44. She is fully occupied everyday with ____.A) her not intelligent son B) her not very intelligent sonC) the not intelligent son of her D) the not intelligent son of hers45. Not until ____ to go on strike.A) all the demands has been turned down the workers decidedB) had all the demands been turned down the workers decidedC) all the demands had been turned down did the workers decideD) had all the demands been turned down did the workers decide46. As heir ____ his parent’s property, he will get 8 million dollars.A) on B) by C) to D) at47. The ____ of the meal were thrown away.A) remainder B) rest C) ruins D) remains48. The best student in each class will ____ a prize at the end of term.A) award B) possess C) reward D) receive49. Great efforts to increase wheat production must be made if bread shortages ____ avoided.A) will be B) are to be C) can be D) were to be50. There are more than 50 proposals ____ at the conference.A) to discuss B) to be discussed C) discussing D) having been discussedUnit 41. How do you ____ for coming late for the meeting?A) explain B) excuse C) describe D) account2. The mother was so ____ at the news that she didn’t know what to do.A)admired B) amazed C) amused D) curious3. He likes to listen to music with the radio turned on at full ____.A) power B) voice C) volume D) sound4. The coach must take a large ____ of the blame for the failure of the football match.A) quantity B) number C) share D) amount5. Although alone in the house, he was so busy with his research that he felt____ lonely.A) all but B) nothing but C) something but D) anything but6. The introduction of modern technique from abroad makes it necessary for skilled workers to ____ unskilled workers.A) take place B) take over C) take down D) take the place of7. ____ so few people in the street was unusual.A) For there to be B) As there to be C) For there being D) As there being8. There are signs ____ Internet are becoming more and more popular with teenagers.A) that B) whose C) what D) which9. Bob had been ____ on a meadow sprinkled with dandelion for a long time before he sat up.A) laid B) lying C) lain D) laying10. Jill would rather that his girl friend ____ in the same department as he does.A) studied B) should study C) study D) had studied11. She had no objection to ____ the airplane ticket which would send her to Geneva.A) to take B) taking C) of taking D) to taking12. I’m ____ the impression that you’ve told me about it.A) into B) on C) of D) under13. In the summer holidays, they have a plan to go to movies at weekly ____.A) intervals B) bases C) gaps D) times14.I have decided to ____ my smoking.A)cut up B)cut off C)cut across D)cut down15. Many of the imported planes have been lying ____for years because of the restrictions on the foreign spare parts.A) idle B) vacantC) empty D) hollow16. Electrical ____ are(is) used to free people from the heavy housework.A) equipment B) facilities C) appliances D) apparatus17. The rain came on time and would certainly ease the feat ____ the people of inland.A) to face B) face C) facing D) faces18. They bought a Yamaha piano at the price of 10,000 yuan. They liked itso much that they would have paid ____ for it.A) twice as much B) as much twice C) as twice much D) much as twice19. It was not until she had come downstairs ____ remembered the keys were not with her.A) she B) when she C) that she D) and see20. Mike is very happy. His mark in the English examination is higher than____ in the classA) anyone’s B) anyone else C) anyone else’s D) anyone’s else21. The first prize goes to ____ makes the greatest contribution to the company.A) whomever B) whichever C) no matter who D) whoever22. Society is a building, to the construction of ____ every member brings a brick.A) that B) which C) it D) this23. The applicant filled in the form，but he didn’t know which office room ____.A) to send it to B) to be sent to C) to have it sent to D) to sent it24. Young ____ he was, he was trusted with an important task.A)because B)although C)as D)since25. Tom broke the glass of the neighbor’s window. I’ll ____ that he will not do it again.A) hope for B ) be sure C) see to it D) make it so26.The new cars of the V olkswagon Company are now being ____at the rate of 1,000 every week.A) turned out B) turned down C) turned up D) turned on27. It was urgent that he ____ her immediately.A) calls B) called C) call D) would call28. I don’t ____ going to the movie.A) feel for B) feel like C) feel out D) feel29. The meeting drew to a ____ late in the afternoon.A) near B) close C) point D) tail30. John regretted ____ to the meeting last week.A) not going B) not go to C) not having been going D) not to be going31. The great us of a school education is ____ to teach you things ____ teach you the art of learning.A) as much ... as B) much as ... as C) not so much ...as to D) not to be going32. Mr. Smith has been away from home for a long time. He is looking forward to ____ his wife.A) hear from B)hearing from C)hear of D)hearing of33. Whenever we visited them, they ____ television.A)have watched B)watch C)are watching D)were watching34. He couldn’t say what it was ____ bothered him.A) what B) it C) that D) which35. The master was very angry and had all the men ____ before him.A) brought B) be brought C) to be brought D) being brought36. Evidence has been piled up ____ specific speech sounds are recognized by babies as young as five months old.A) what B) whichC) whose D) that37. She doesn’t want to work right now, because she thinks that if she ____ a job she probably wouldn’t be able to visit her friends veryoften.A) has to get B) were to get C) had got D) could have got38. It’s reported that by the end of this year the output of cement in the factory ____ by about 20%.A) will have risen B) will be rising C) has risen D) has been rising39. You ____ her in her office last week; she has been out of the city for two months.A) needn’t have seen B) might have seen C) must have seen D) can’t have seen40. It’s politely requested by the hotel management that radios ____ after10 o’clock at night.A) were not played B) not to play C) not be played D)did not play41. By buying ten books every month, he soon ____ a good library.A) accumulated B) assembled C) collected D) acquired42. Mary doesn’t want to work right away because she thinks that if she ____ a job she probably wouldn’t be able to see her b oy friendsvery often.A)has to get B) had got C)were to get D) could have got43. They are all for your proposal that the seminar ____.A) be put off B) was put off C) should put off D) is to put off44. She never laughed, ____ cry.A) or she ever did B) nor did she ever C) or did she ever D) nor she ever did45. The United Nations ____ trying to find a better way to bring the two parties together.A) is B) are C) be D) being46. You can ____ meat or fish in salt.A) preserve B) reserve C) remain D) maintain47. He ____ the newspaper while having his breakfast .A) observed B) overlooked C) scanned D) glanced48. ____ her sister, Mary is careless and irresponsible.A) likely B) unlike C) dislike D) alike49. Although his gestures were elaborate, his face was ____.A) blank B) empty C) vacant D) hollow50. It is universally____ that dogs have an acute sense of smell.A) confessed B) acknowledged C) admitted D) concededUnit 51. Ability to get along with people is an ____ in business.A) capital B) property C) goods D) asset2. Many Africans were ____ to Christianity.A) changed B) transformed C) converted D) exchanged3. The ____ scene of the waterfall is a perfect delight to the eye.A) significant B) magnificent C) superstitious D) substantial4. A lot of traffic accidents____ from carelessness.A) arouse B) arise C) raise D) rise5. The teacher____ me____ for disobedience.A) called ...down B) called...upon C) called...off D) called...out6. Some areas, ____their severe weather conditions, are hardly populated.A) due to B) but for C) in spite of D) with regard to7. I left for the school earlier than usual this morning ____ traffic jam.A) in terms of B) in case of C) for the sake of D) at the risk of8. John felt very ____ when everyone laughed at his question.A) boring B) complex C) embarrassed D) encouraged9. He criticized everything and everybody, and even ____ his teachers.A) ran over B) ran down C) ran against D) ran into10. In this experiment, they are wakened several times during the night, and asked to report what they ____.A) had been dreaming B) have been dreaming C) are dreaming D) had dreamt11. It was several hours before I was ____ of what was happening.A) alive B) aware C) awake D) ware12. Understanding this article is ____ a seven-year-old child’s capacity.A) on B) up C) down D) beyond13. Frequent cultural exchange will certainly help ____friendly relations between our two universities.A) foster B) utilize C) cherish D) raise14. Such a dif ficult operation may not succeed, it’s a(n) ____ gamble.A) essential B) fundamental C) elementary D) inevitable15. The Chinese nation is____ for its diligence and courage.A) disgusted B) distinguished C) discouraged D) disappointed16. ____ right now, she would not be late for the class.A) Would she leave B) If she leave C) Were she to leave D) If she had left17. The student was very excited when he ____ his teacher in this important lecture.A) assisted B) insisted C) resisted D) persisted18. In a few days Mr. Barnstaple had ____strength of body and mindA) retreated B) recorded C) recovered D) replaced19. He was bothered by the____ bark of dogs in the neighborhood every night.A) constant B) perpetual C) long D) steady20. The Song Dynasty contributed three great inventions____ world civilization.A) to B) towards C) with D) in21. Anyone who has spent time with children is aware of the difference in the way boys and girls respond to ____ situation.A) similar B) alike C) same D) likely。
历年专四真题dictation原文
历年专四真题dictation原文Package Holidays (1993)Package holidays, covering a two weeks' stay in an attractive place, are increasingly popular. Once you get to the airport, it is up to the tour operator to see that you get safely to your destination．Everything is laid on for you．There is, in fact, no reason for you to bother to arrange anything yourselves．You make friends and have a good time. But there is very little chance that you will really get to know the local people．This is even less likely on a coach tour, when you spend almost your entire time traveling．Of course, there are carefully planned stops for you to visit historic buildings and monuments. You may visit the beautiful, the historic, the ancient. But time is always short．There is also the added disadvantage of being obliged to spend you holiday with a group of people you have never met before．The American Family (1994)The American family unit is changing. There used to be mainly two types of families, the extended and the nuclear. The former included mother, father, children, and some other relatives such as grandparents, living in the same house or nearby. Then as the economy progressed from agricultural to industrial, people began moving to different parts of the country in order to search for job opportunities. These moves split up the extended family. The nuclear family consisting of only parents and children has therefore become far more wide spread. Today’s family, however, can be composed of diverse combinations. With the divorce rate nearly one in two, there's an increase in single-parent homes―a father or mother living withone or more children. Blended families occur when divorced men and women remarry and combine the children from former marriages into a new family. On the other hand, there is an increase in childless couples while one in rive Americans lives alone.Unidentified Flying Objects (1995)There are many explanations for why UFOs visit the Earth. / The most popular one is that they maybe visitors from other planets./ To fly such aircraft, their builders must develop different forms of aviation,/because they seem to fly much faster than normal aircraft./ The UFOs, it is believed, must contain scientists/ from other planets who are studying life on earth./ It is even believed that several such aircraft may have landed on earth/ and the space visitors may be living amongst us./ But there are also less fantastic explanations available./ Although some sightings of UFOs are difficult to explain, most can be explained quite easily./ In many cases the observers might have made a mistake./ They might have seen a weather balloon or an aircraft./ Or the lightthey saw in the sky might have been light from the ground,/ reflected on to the clouds./ However, the exact cause of many sightings still remained a mystery.The Indian Medicine Man (1996)Among the Indians of North America, the medicine man was a very important person. He could cure illness and he could speak to the spirits. The spirits were the supernatural forces that controlled the world. The Indians believed that bad spirits made people ill. So when people were ill, the medicine man tried to help them by using magic. He spoke to the good spirits and asked for their help. Many people were cured, because they thought the spirits were helping them, but really these people cured themselves. Sometimes your own mind isthe best doctor for you. The medicine men were often successful for another reason, too. They knew about plants that really can cure illness.A lot of medicines are made from the plants that were used by medicine men hundred of years ago.Legal Age for Marriage (1997)Throughout the United States, the legal age for marriage shows some difference. The most common age without parents’ consent is 18 for both females and males. However, persons who are under age in their home state can get married in another state, and then return to the home state legally married. Each state issues its own marriage license. Both residents and non-residents are qualified for such a license. The fees and ceremonies vary greatly from state to state. Most states, for instance, have a blood test requirement, but a few do not. Most states permit either a civil or religious ceremony, but a few require the ceremony to be religious. In most states a waiting period is required before the license is issued. This period is from one to five days depending on the state.A three-day-wait is the most common. In some states there is no required waiting period.The Railways in Britain (1998)The success of early railways, such as the lines between big cities,/ led to a great increase in railway building in Victorian times. / Between 1835 and 1865 about ***** kilometers of track were built,/ and over 100 railway companies were created. /Railway travel transformed people's lives. / Trains were first designed to carry goods. / However, a law in the 19th century forced railway companies to run one cheap train a day / which stopped at every station and cost only a penny a mile. / Soon working class passengers found they could afford to travel by rail. / Cheap dayexcursion trains became popular and seaside resorts grew rapidly. / The railways also provided thousands of new jobs:/ building carriages, running the railways and repairing the tracks. / Railways even changed the time. / The need to run the railways on time meant that local time was abolished/ and clocks showed the same time all over the country. /United Nations Day(1999)The 24th of October is celebrated as United Nations Day. h is a day that belongs to everyone. And it is celebrated in most countries of the world. Some countries celebrate for a week instead of a day. In many parts of the world, schools have special programs for the day. Boys and girls in some communities decorate a UN tree. In other communities, young people put on plays about the UN. Some libraries exhibit children’s art works from around the world. Schools celebrate with the songs and dances of other countries or give parties where foods of other countries are served. No matter how the day is celebrated, the purpose of these celebrations is to help everyone understand the UN, and the important roles it plays in world affairs. The UN encourages people to learn about other lands and their customs. In this way, people can gain a better understanding and appreciation of peoples all over the world.What We Know About Language(2000)Many things about language are a mystery and will remain so. However, we now do know something about it. First, we know that all human beings have a language of some sort. No human race anywhere on earth is so backward that it has no language of its own at all. Second, there is no such thing as a primitive language. There are many peoples whose cultures are undeveloped but the languages they speak are by no means primitive. In all the languages existing inthe world today, there are complexities that must have been developed for years. Third, we know that all languages are perfectly adequate. Each is a perfect means of expressing its culture. And finally, we know that language changes over time, which is natural and normal if a language is to survive. The language which remains unchanged is nothing but dead.Characteristics of A Good Reader(2001)To improve your reading habits, you must understand the characteristics of a good reader. First, the good reader usually reads rapidly. Of course, he does not read every piece of material at the same rate. But whether he is reading a newspaper or a chapter in a physics text, his reading rate is relatively fast. He has learned to read for ideas rather than words one at a time. Next, the good reader can recognize and understand general ideas and specific details. Thus he is able to comprehend the material with a minimum of effort and a maximum of interest. Finally, the good reader has in his command several special skills, which he can apply to reading problems as they occur. For the college student, the most helpful of these skills include making use of the various aids to understanding that most text books provide and skim-reading for a general survey.Disappearing Forests(2002)The world’s forests are disappearing. As much as 1/3 of the total tree cover has been lost since agriculture began some 10,000 years ago. The remaining forests are home to half of the world’s species, thus becoming the chief resource for their survival. Tropical rain forests once covered12% of the land of the planet, as well as supporting at least half of the world’s species of plants and animals. These rain forests ar e home to millions of people. But there are other demands on them. Forexample, much has been cut for timber. An increasing amount of forest land has been used for industrial purposes or for agricultural development such as crop-growing. By the 1990’s less than half of the earth’s original rain forests remained, and they continued to disappear at an alarming rate every year. As a result the world’s forests are now facing gradual extinction.Salmon (2003)Every year, millions of salmon swim from the ocean into the mouths of rivers and then steadily up the rivers. Passing through waters, around rocks and waterfalls, the fish finally reach their original streams or lakes. They dig out nests in the riverbed and lay their eggs. Then, exhausted by their journey, the parent salmon die. They have finished the task that nature has given them. Months, or years later, the young fish start their trip to the ocean. They live in the salt water from 2-7 years, until they, too are ready to swim back to reproduce. Their life cycle helps man provide himself with a basic food-fish. When the adult salmon gather at the river mouths for the annual trip up the rivers, they are in the best possible condition, and nearly every harbor has its salmon fishing fleet ready to catch thousands for markets.Money (2004)Money is accepted across the world as payment for goods or services. People use money to buy food, clothes and hundreds of other things. In the past, many different things were used as money. People on Pacific islands once exchanged shells for goods. The Chinese used cloth and knives. In Africa, elephant tusks or salt were used. Even today, some people in Africa are still paid in salt. Coins were first invented by the Chinese. Originally, they were round pieces of metal with a hole in the center, so that a piece of string could keep them together. This made doing business much easier, but people stillfound coins inconvenient to carry when they wanted to buy something expensive. To solve this problem, the Chinese again came up with the solution. They began to use paper money for coins. Now paper notes are used throughout the world.The Wrist Watch （2005）It is generally believed that wrist watches are an exception / to the normal sequence in the evolution of man's jewelry. / Reversing the usual order, they were first worn by women, / and then adopted by men. / In the old days, queens included wrist watches among their crown jewelry. / Later, they were worn by Swiss workers and farmers. / Until World War I, Americans associated the watch with fortune hunters. / Then army officers discovered that the wrist watch was most practical for active combat. / Race car drivers also loved to wear wrist watches, / and pilots found them most useful while flying. / Soon men dared to wear wrist watches without feelingself-conscious. / By 1924, some 30 percent of man's watches were worn on the wrist. / Today, the figure is 90 percent. / And they are now worn by both men and women / for practical purposes rather than for decoration.The Internet (2006)The Internet is the most significant progress in the field of communications. / Imagine a book that never ends, a library with a million floors, / or imagine a research project with thousands of scientists / working around the clock forever. / This is the magic of the Internet. / Yet the Internet has the potential for good and bad. / One can find well-organized, information-rich websites. / At the same time, one can also find wasteful websites. / Most websites are known as different Internet applications. / These include online games, chat rooms (chatrooms) and so on. / These applications have great power,too. / Sometimes the power can be so great / that young people may easily become victims to their attraction. / So we need to recognize the seriousness of the problem. / We must work together to use its power for better ends.。
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Key to TEM 4 – test 1
Part I Dictation
Why Some People Are Poor
The poverty line is the minimum income that people need for an acceptable standard of
living. People with incomes below the poverty line are considered poor.
As the general standard of living rises, the poverty line does, too. Therefore, even with
today’s relatively high standard of living, about 10 percent of the people in the United States
are below the poverty line. Economists suggest several reasons.
For one thing, more than half of the poor people are not qualified to work. By law,
children less than 16 years old can not work in many industries; many companies do not hire
people over 65 years old, which is considered the normal retirement age.
Some poor adults do not look for jobs for a variety of personal reasons. Other poor
people look for a job but can’t find one. Many poor adults never went to high school.
Therefore, when they look for jobs, they have few skills that they can offer.