09.12听力(2)

2009年9月全国英语等级听力考试第二级第一节听下面5段对话，每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。

听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题，每段对话仅读一遍。

1. What’s the man doing when the call comes in?［A］Talking with a secretary.［B］Making a long distance call.［C］He is about to leave the office.2. What does the man suggest the woman do?［A］Talk to her friend.［B］Be brave when in danger.［C］Borrow money from her friend.3. Why is the woman having a hard time?［A］Feed the children.［B］Children eat a lot.［C］Food costs more.4. What will the man do?［A］Go to a picnic. ［B］Visit Mary. ［C］Do some gardening.5. What did the woman expect?［A］Get a pay raise.［B］Be the new manager.［C］To change to another department.第二节听下面5段对话或独白，每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。

听每段对话或独白前，你将有5秒钟的时间阅读各个小题，听完后各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间，每段对话或独白读两遍。

听下面一段对话，回答第6和第7两个小题。

6. What are the speakers doing?［A］Talk about the movers.［B］Choose things to pack.［C］Prepare to move.7. What are the speakers planning to do next?［A］Make a call. ［B］Eat out. ［C］Go on packing.听下面一段对话，回答第8至和第10三个小题。

Unit 9 Review (Ⅰ)Activity 1 Children's jokesYou are going to hear three jokes. Answer the following questions.1. How did the lad explain why he was on crutches?______________________________________________________________________________________________2. Can you imagine what happened in the end?______________________________________________________________________________________________3. What does the cab driver mean by the last sentence?______________________________________________________________________________________________4. Which joke do you like best? Why?______________________________________________________________________________________________Activity 2 Hope you don't mind my askingYou are going to hear part of a radio program in which three different people are asked some personal questions. Listen carefully, make notes in the following chart to help you to remember what each speaker says. Make your notes as brief as possible.First speaker Second speaker Third speakerWhat do you enjoymost _____________ ______________ _____________in life?What is yourgreatest _____________ ______________ _____________ ambition?What has been yourgreatest _____________ ______________ _____________ achievement?Which person do youadmire _____________ ______________ _____________most?Who do you get on withbest _____________ ______________ _____________of all?What was the nicest thing that_____________ ______________ _____________happened to you yesterday?Activity 3 Who'll get the job?A You are going to hear Mrs. Grey, the Personnel Manager, and Mr. Toms interviewing Jane Langley. Listen carefully and answer the following questions.1. What does "conscientious" mean according to Jane Laneley?______________________________________________________________________________________________2. Why did she leave her last job?______________________________________________________________________________________________B You are going to hear Mrs. Grey, the Personnel Manager, and Mr. Toms interviewing Michael James. Listen carefully and answer the following questions: 1. Why do you think Mr, Toms interrupt Mrs. Grey?______________________________________________________________________________________________2. How often does Michael play football and golf?______________________________________________________________________________________________C Now listen to the Personnel Manager and Mr. Toms discussing Jane and Michael after they have interviewed them. Then answer the following questions.1. Who are they going to give the job to? Why?______________________________________________________________________________________________2. Do you agree with their choice? Why?______________________________________________________________________________________________Activity 4 Market surveyYou are going to hear about a market survey that took place in a supermarket on ways of killing time. Listen carefully. Make notes in the following chart to help you to remember what each speaker says. Make your notes as brief as possible.Question How do you kill the time in a supermarket queue?Stan ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________Judy ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________Alice ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________Activity 5 Men and womenA You are going to hear someone talking about things she thinks women usually do better and things she thinks men do better. Listen carefully and make two lists.Things Women Do Better Things Men Do Better_______________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ _________________________B Listen to the conversation again. Complete the following chart.Differences Between Men and WomenWomen Mendoing boring domestic __________ _____________thingsattitude towards the __________ _____________universeearly age __________ _____________conversation __________ _____________。

英语四级语法第十三堂省略结构学会识别各种省略结构，能够理解长难句的完整句意。

一、难句分析翻译1. However, I do think that an element of stress is a good thing, and if used the right way, can actually be a positive thing.(09.12听力)2. The executives acknowledge that they try to swing national eating habits to a food created in America, but they deny that amounts to economic imperialism. (05.12阅读)3.At such times, winning may dominate one s intellect, and every action, no matter how gross, may be considered justifiable. (05.06阅读)4. Signed languages offer a new way to probe how the brain generates and understands language, and throw new light on an old scientific controversy: whether language is something that we are born with, or whether it is a learned behavior. (04.06阅读)Key 1 【分析】多重复合句。

在that引导的宾语从句中有一个if引导的条件状语从句，该从句中谓语动词含有系动词be，主语又与主句主语相同，从句中主语和动词be被省略。

2009年全国统一高考英语试卷（全国卷I）听力试题第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）做题时，先将答案标在试卷上，录音结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。

第一节（共5小题，每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话。

每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳答案。

听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话仅读一遍。

例: How much is the shirt?A. £ 19.15.B. £9.18.C. £9.15.答案是C.1. What do the speakers need to buy?A. A fridge.B. A dinner table.C. A few chairs.2. Where are the speakers?A. In a restaurant.B. In a hotel.C. In a school.3. What does the woman mean?A. Cathy will be at the party.B. Cathy is too busy to come.C. Cathy is going to be invited.4. Why does the woman plan to go to town?A. To pay her bills in the bank.B. To buy books in a bookstore.C. To get some money from the bank.5. What is the woman trying to do?A. Finish some writing.B. Print an article.C. Find a newspaper.第二节（共15小题，每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白。

Section A11.W: Did you use credit cards on your vacation last month in Europe?M: Sure I did. They certainly beat going around with a wallet full of big bills. But carrying lots of cash is still very common among some older people traveling abroad.Q: What does the man say about some elderly people?12.W: Rod must be in a bad mood today. What’s wrong with him?M: He was passed over in the selection process for the dean of the admissions office. He’d been hoping for the position for a long time.Q: What does the man mean?13.M: What a great singer Justin is! His concert is just awesome. And you’ll never regret the money you paid for the ticket.W: Yeah. Judging by the amount of the applause, everyone was enjoying it.Q: What does the woman mean?14.W: I received an email yesterday from Henry. Do you remember? He was one of the chairpersons of our students union.M: Yes, but I haven’t heard from him for ages. Actually I’ve been out of touch with him since our first reunion after graduation.Q: What do we learn about the speakers?15.M: Driving at night always makes me tired. Let’s stop for dinner.W: Fine. And let’s find a motel, so that we can get an early start tomorrow.Q: What will the speakers probably do?16.W: Let’s look at the survey on consumer confidence we conducted last week. How reliable are these figures?M: They have a 5% margin of errorQ: What are the speakers talking about?17.W: Look at this catalogue, John. I think I want to get this red blouse.M: Err, I think you’ve already one like this in blue. Do you need every color in the rainbow?Q: What does the man mean?18.W: This notice says that all the introductory marketing classes are closed.M: That can’t be true. There’s supposed to be 13 of them this semester.Q: What does the man mean?Conversation OneM: I see on your resume that you worked as a manager of a store called “Computer Country”. Could you tell me a little more about your responsibilities there?W: Sure. I was responsible for overseeing about 30 employees. I did all of the ordering for the store, and I kept track of the inventory.M: What was the most difficult part of your job?W: Probably handling angry customers. We didn’t have them very often, but when we did, I needed to make sure they were well taken care of. After all, the customer is always right.M: That’s how we feel here too. How long did you work there?W: I was there for three and a half years. I left the company last month.M: And why did you leave?W: My husband has been transferred to Boston. And I understand your company has an opening there too.M: Yes, that’s right. We do. But the position won’t start until early next month. Would that be a problem for you?W: No, not at all. My husband’s new job doesn’t begin for a few weeks. So we thought we would spend some time driving to Boston and stop to see my parents.M: That sounds nice. So tell me, why are you interested in this particular position?W: I know that your company has a great reputation, and a wonderful product. I’ve thought many times that I would like to be a part of it. When I heard about the opening in Boston, I jumped to the opportunity.M: Well I’m glad you did.19. What was the woman’s previous job?20. What does the woman say was the most difficult part of her job?21. Why is the woman looking for a job in Boston?22. When can the woman start to work if she gets the job?Conversation TwoW: Today in the studio we have Alberto Cortez, the well-known Brazilian advocate of the anti-global movement. He’s here to talk about the recent report, stating that by 2050 Brazil will be the one ot the word’s wealthiest and most successful countries. Alberto, what do you say to the report?M: You know this isn’t the first time that people are saying Brazil will be a great economic power. The same thing was said over a hundred year ago. But it didn’t happen.W: Yes, but you must admit the world’s a very different place now.M: Of course. In fact I believe there’s maybe some truth in the prediction this time around. First of all, though, we must remember the problems facing Brazil at the moment.W: Such as…?M: There’s an enormous gap between the rich and the poor in this country. In Sal Paulo, you can see shopping malls full of designer goods right next door to the slam areas without proper water and electricity supplies. A lot of work needs to be done to help people in those areas improve their lives.W: What needs to be done?M: Education, for example. For Brazil to be successful, we need to offereducation to all Brazilians. Successful countries like South Korea and Singapore have excellent education systems. Brazil needs to learn from these countries. W: So you are hopeful for the future.M: As I said earlier, I’m hopeful. This isn’t an easy job. We need to make sure that these important opportunities for Brazil aren’t wasted, as they were in the past.23. What does the recent report say about Brazil?24. What problem does Alberto say Brazil faces now?25. What does Alberto say about economically successful countries?Section BPassage OneWilma Subra had no intention of becoming a public speaker. After graduating from college with degrees in chemistry and microbiology, she went to work at Gulf South Research Institute in Louisiana. As part of her job, she conducted field research on toxic substances in the environment, often in minority communities located near large industrial polluters. She found many families were being exposed high, sometimes deadly, levels of chemicals and other toxic substances, but she was not allowed to make her information public.Frustrated by these restrictions, Subra left her job in 1981, created her own company, and has devoted the past two decades to helping people fight back against giant industrial polluters. She works with families and community groups to conduct environmental tests, interpret test results, and organize for change. Because of her efforts, dozens of toxic sites across the country have been cleaned up, and one chemical industry spokesperson calls her “a top gun for the environmental movement.”How has Wilma Subra achieved all this? Partly through her scientific training, partly through her commitment to environmental justice. But just as important is her ability to communicate with people through public speaking. “Public speaking,”she says, “is the primary vehicle I use for reaching people.”If you had asked Subra before 1981, “Do you see yourself as a major public speaker?”She would have laughed at the idea. Yet today she gives more than 100 presentations a year. Along the way she has lectured at Harvard, testified before Congress, and addressed audiences in 40 states, as well as in Mexico, Canada, and Japan.26. What did Wilma Subra do as part of her job while working at Gulf South Research Institute?27. What did Wilma Subra leave her job in 1981?28. What results have Wilma Subra’s efforts had in the part two decades?29. What does the speaker say has contributed to Wilma Subra’s success?Passage 2One of the biggest challenges facing employers and educators today is the rapid advance of globalization. The market place is no longer national or regional, but extends to all corners of the world. And this requires a global ready workforce. Universities have a large part to play in preparing students for the 21st century labor market by promoting international educational experiences. The most obvious way universities can help develop global workforce is by encouraging students to study abroad as part of their course. Students who have experienced another culture first hand are more likely to be global ready when they graduate.Global workforce development doesn’t always have to involve travel abroad however. If students learn another language and study other cultures, they will be more global ready when they graduate. It is important to point out that students also need to have a deep understanding of their own culture before they can begin to observe, analyze and evaluate other cultures. In multi-cultural societies, people can study each other’s cultures, to develop intercultural competencies, such as critical and reflective thinking, and intellectual flexibility.This can be done both through the curriculum and through activities on campus, outside of the classroom, such as art exhibitions, and lectures from international experts. Many universities are already embracing this challenge, and providing opportunities for students to become global citizens. Students themselves, however, may not realize that when they graduate, they will be competing in a global labor market, and universities need to raise awareness of these issues amongst undergraduates.Questions 30-32Q30: What is one of the biggest challenges facing employers and educators today?Q31: What should students do first before they can really understand other cultures?Q32: What should college students realize according to the speaker?Passage 3To see if hair color affects a person’s chances of getting a job, researchers at California State University asked 136 college students to review the resume and photograph of a female applicant for a job as an accountant. Each student was given the same resume. But the applicant’s picture was altered, so that in some photos her hair was golden, in some red and in some brown. The result? Withbrown hair, the woman was rated more capable, and she was offered a higher salary than when she had golden or red hair. Other studies have found similar results. Many respondents rate women with golden hair with less intelligent than other people, and red heads as more temperamental. Women with red or golden hair are victims of the common practice of stereotyping.A stereotype is a simplistic or exaggerated image that humans carrying in their minds about groups of people. For example, lawyers are shrewd and dishonest is a popular stereotype. Stereotyping can occur in public speaking classes. When trying to choose a speech topic, some males think that women are uninterested in how to repair cars, while some females think that men are uninterested in creative hobbies, such as knitting and needle point. We should reject stereotypes, because they force all people in a group into the same simple pattern. They fail to account for individual differences, and the wide range of characteristics among members of any group. Some lawyers are dishonest, yes! But many are not. Some women are uninterested in repairing cars, yes! But some are enthusiastic mechanics.Questions 33-35Q33: What did researchers at California State University find?Q34: What is the popular stereotype of lawyers?Q35: Why does the speaker say we should reject stereotypes?Section CThe ancient Greeks developed basic memory systems called mnemonics. The name is derived from their Goddess of memory "Mnemosyne". In the ancient world, a trained memory was an immense asset, particularly in public life. There were no convenient devices for taking notes, and early Greek orators delivered long speeches with great accuracy because they learned the speeches using mnemonic systems.The Greeks discovered that human memory is largely an associative process that it works by linking things together. For example, think of an apple. The instant your brain registers the word "apple", it recalls the shape, color, taste, smell and texture of that fruit. All these things are associated in your memory with the word "apple". This means that any thought about a certain subject will often bring up more memories that are related to it. An example could be when you think about a lecture you have had. This could trigger a memory about what you're talking about through that lecture, which can then trigger another memory. Associations do not have to be logical. They just have to make a good link. An example given on a website I was looking at follows, "Do youremember the shape of Austria? Canada? Belgium? Or Germany? Probably not. What about Italy though? If you remember the shape of Italy, it is because you have been told at some time that Italy is shaped like a boot. You made an association with something already known, the shape of a boot. And Italy shape could not be forgotten once you had made the association."。

College English Test (Band VI) (Dec.2009)Part III Listening Comprehension (35 minutes)Section ADirections:In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long conversations. At the end of each conversation, one or more questions will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B), C) and D), and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre.11. A) They prefer to carry cash when traveling abroad.B) They usually carry many things around with them.C) They would rather travel around than stay at home.D) They don’t like to spend much money on traveling.12. A) The selection process was a little unfair.B) Rod was in charge of the admissions office.C) Rod was eliminated in the selection process.D) He had long dreamed of the dean’s position.13. A) The concert is very impressive.B) Almost everyone loves pop music.C) She regrets paying for the concert.D) Applause encourages the singer.14. A) They were both chairpersons of the students’ union.B) They have known each other since their schooldays.C) They are going to hold a reunion party.D) They have been in close touch by email.15. A) Cook their dinner.B) Get their car fixed.C) Rest for a while.D) Stop for the night.16. A) Survey results.B) Newly-launched products.C) Survey methods.D) Consumer preferences.17. A) The woman needs blouses in the colors of a rainbow.B) The information in the catalog is not always reliable.C) He thinks the blue blouse is better than the red one.D) He would rather the woman didn’t buy the blouse.18. A) He will drop his course in marketing.B) The woman has not told the truth.C) The notice may not be reliable.D) The course is open to all next semester.Questions 19 to 22 are based on the conversation you have just heard.19. A) An accountant of a computer firm.B) A director of a sales department.C) A sales clerk at a shopping center.D) A manager at a computer store.20. A) Handling customer complaints.B) Recruiting and training new staff.C) Developing computer programs.D) Dispatching ordered goods on time.21. A) She likes something more challenging.B) She likes to be nearer to her parents.C) She wants to be with her husband.D) She wants to have a better-paid job.22. A) In a couple of days.B) Right away.C) In two months.D) Early next month.Questions 23 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.23. A) It is bound to regain its full glory of a hundred years ago.B) It will be a major economic power by the mid-21st century.C) It is a resolute advocate of the anti-global movement.D) It will face challenges unprecedented in its history.24. A) The inadequate supply of water and electricity.B) The lack of overall urban planning.C) The shortage of hi-tech personnel.D) The huge gap between the haves and have-nots.25. A) They are good at learning from other nations.B) They are able to grasp growth opportunities.C) They attach great importance to education.D) They have made use of advanced technologies.Section BDirections:In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question , you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre.Passage OneQuestions 26 to 29 are based on the passage you have just heard.26. A) She engaged in field research on environmental pollution.B) She helped families move away from industrial polluters.C) She taught chemistry and microbiology courses in a college.D) She gave lectures on how to become a public speaker.27. A) The job restricted her from revealing her findings.B) She was offered a better job in a minority community.C) The job posed a potential threat to her health.D) She found the working conditions frustrating.28. A) More branches of her company have been set up.B) Many toxic sites in America have been cleaned up.C) More environmental organizations have appeared.D) Some giant industrial polluters have gone out of business.29. A) Her rigorous training in delivering eloquent speeches.B) Her lifelong commitment to domestic and global issues.C) Her widespread influence among members of Congress.D) Her ability to communicate through public speaking.Passage TwoQuestions 30 to 32 are based on the passage you have just heard.30. A) The urgent need of a diverse workforce.B) The growing necessity of staff training.C) The fierce competition in the market.D) The accelerated pace of globalisation.31. A) Take courses of foreign languages and cultures.B) Gain a deep understanding of their own culture.C) Participate in international exchange programmes.D) Share the experiences of people from other cultures.32. A) Globalisation will eliminate many jobs.B) Reflective thinking is becoming critical.C) The labour market is getting globalised.D) Knowing a foreign language is essential.Passage ThreeQuestions 33 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard.33. A) Red-haired women were regarded as more reliable.B) Brown-haired women were rated as more capable.C) Golden-haired women were considered attractive.D) Black-haired women were judged to be intelligent.34. A) They are shrewd and dishonest.B) They are wealthy and industrious.C) They are small and eloquent.D) They are ambitious and arrogant.35. A) They exaggerate the roles of certain groups of people.B) They force people to follow the cultural mainstream.C) They hinder our perception of individual differences.D) They emphasize diversity at the expense of uniformity.Section CDirections:In this section, you will hear a passage three times. When the passage it read for the first time, you should listen carefully for its general idea. When the passage is read for the second time, you are required to fill in the blanks numbered from 36 to 43 with the exact words you have just heard. For blanks numbered from 44 to 46 you are required to fill in the missing information. For these blanks, you can either use the exact words you have just heard or write down the main points in your own words. Finally, when the passage is read for the third time, you should check what you have written.The ancient Greeks developed basic memory systems called Mnemonics. The name is (36)___________ from their Goddess of Memory, Mnemosene. In the ancient world, a trained memory was an (37) ___________ asset, particularly in public life. There were no (38) ___________devices for taking notes and early Greek orators （演说家）delivered long speeches with great (39) ___________because they learned the speeches using Mnemonic systems.The Greeks discovered that human memory is (40) ___________ an associative process — that it works by linking things together. For example, think of an apple. The (41) ___________ your brain registers the word ‘apple’, it (42)___________ the shape, colour, taste, smell and (43) ___________of that fruit. All these things are associated in your memory with the word ‘apple’. (44) ____________________________________________ . An example could be when you think about a lecture you have had. This could trigger a memory about what you were talking about through that lecture, which can then trigger another memory.(45) ____________________________________________ . An example given on a website I was looking at follows: Do you remember the shape of Austria, Canada, Belgium, or Germany? Probably not. What about Italy, though? (46) _________________________________________. You made an association with something already known, the shape of a boot, and Italy’s shape could not be forgotten once you had made the association.。

关于大学英语四级考试09年听力(2)推荐文章雅思听力考试常出现的5个陷阱热度：雅思听力考试间歇时间利用法热度：雅思听力考试的两大基本原则热度：G类雅思听力考试经验谈热度：雅思听力考试详解热度：关于大学英语四级考试09年听力试题12月Short conversation11. M: Excuse me, do you have change for a ten-dollar note?I need to pay the parking meter.W: I’m sorry, but I think you can get it through the money changer in the shopping center across the street. Q: What is the man trying to do?12. M: Can you recommend something that a school boy of 7 or 8 will really like?W: I’d suggest this toy train, sir. It’s an excellent brand. Very popular all over the world these days. Q: What is the man doing?13. W: Do you let people know when you’re taking pictures of them?M: I try not to. You know any picture of a person who poses for the camera would look dull and unnatural. Q: What are the speakers talking about?14. W: I need to talk to someone who knows Baltimore well. I’m told you lived there.M: Oh, but I was really young at the time Q: What does the man mean?15. W: Aren’t you disappointed that you didn’t getthe promotion?M: Maybe a little, but I know I need more experience beforeI’m ready for that kind of responsibility.Q: What do we learn about the man from this conversation?16. W: I’ve been wo rking out the gym since January. I was a bit out of shape.M: You look terrific. It seems that your effort has paid off.Q: What does the man imply about the woman?17. W: Professor Clark suggested I get a tutor for advanced physics.M: Well, that might help. Advanced physics is a pretty difficult course.Q: What does the man mean?18. W: Bill, have you heard the latest news? It appears we two won’t be laid off after all.M: Oh, I’m somewhat tired of working here. I’ve been wondering whether I should resign. Anyway, the news seems to be good for you.Q: How does the man feel about the news?2009年12月四级长对话-1Now you hear the two long conversations Conversation 1W: Hello, Cartson College, may I help you?M: Yes. I’m looking for information on courses in comput er programming. I would need it for the fall semester.W: Do you want a day or evening course?M: Well, it would have to be an evening course since I work during the day.W: Aha. Have you taken any courses in data processing?M: No.W: Oh! Well, data processing is a course you have to take before you can take computer programming.M: Oh, I see. Well, when is it given? I hope it is not onThursdays.W: Well, there’s a class that meets on Monday evenings at 7.M: Just once a week?W: Yes. But that’s almost 3 hours from 7 to 9:45. M: Oh! Well, that’s all right, I could manage that.How many weeks does the course last?W: Mm, let me see. 12 weeks. You start the first weekends September and finish…Oh.. just before Christmas, December 21st.M: And how much is the course?W: That’s 300 dollars including the necessary computer time.M: Ah-hum. Okay, Eh, where do I go to register? W: Registration is on the second and third of September between 6 and 9 in Frost Hall.M: Is that the round building behind the parking lot? W: Yes, that’s the one.M: Oh, I know how to get there. Is there anything that I should bring with me?W: No, just your check book.M: Well, thank you so much.W: You’re very welcome. Bye!M: Bye!Questions 19 to 22 are based on the conversation you have just heard.Q19: Why does the man choose to take an evening course?Q20: What does the man have to do before taking the course of computer programming?Q21: What do we learn about the schedule of evening course?Q22: What does the man want to know at the end of theconversation?2009年12月四级听力长对话-2LC twoW: So, why exactly does your job have reputation for being stressful?M: Stress is generally driven by the feeling of being out of control of a situation and the feeling of a situation controlling you. Trading in financial markets combines both.W: How do you relax in the evening?M: I very rarely do anything work-related so it’s easy to escape the markets. I generally go to the gym or go for a run, especially if I had a bad day. I always cook a meal rather than have a take-away. To do something my brain will regard as creative.W: Do you think what you do to relax is an effective way to beat stress?M: I don’t think there is a specific rule about how to beat stress. I generally find out what I do is effective for me.W: Would you consider changing your job because of the high stress factor?M: I have considered leaving my job due to stress-related factors. However, I do think that an element of stress is a good thing. And if used the right way can actually be a positive thing.W: What do you enjoy about the stressful aspects of your job?M: Having said all that, I do actually enjoy an element of uncertainty. I enjoy mental challenge. Trading generates a wide range of emotions second by second. How you deal with and manage those emotions dictates short medium and long term trading performance and success.Q23-25Q23. What is the man’s job?Q24. Why does the man prefer to cook a meal rather than have a take-away?Q25. What does the man say about an element ofstress in his job?2009年12月四级听力 Passage 1Since early times, people have been fascinated with the idea of life existing somewhere else besides earth. Until recently, scientists believe that life on other planets was just a hopeful dream. But now they are beginning to locate places where life could form. In 1997, they saw evidence of planets near other stars like the sun. But scientists now think that life could be even nearer in our own solar system. One place scientists are studying very closely is Europa, a moon of Jupiter. Space probes have provided evidence that Europa has a large ocean under its surface. The probes have also made scientists think that under its surface Europa has a rocky core giving off volcanic heat. Water and heat from volcanic activity are two basic conditions needed for life to form. A third is certain basic chemicals such as carbon, oxygen and nitrogen. Scientists believe there might be such chemicals lying at the bottom of Europa’s ocean. They may have already created life or may be about to. You may wonder if light is also needed for life to form. Until recently, scientists thought that light was essential. Butnow, places have been found on earth that are in total blackness such as caves several miles beneath the surface. And bacteria, primitive forms of life, have been seen there. So the lack of light in Europa’s sub-surface ocean doesn’t automatically rule out life forming.Questions26 to 2826. What did scientists once believe according to the passage?27. What have scientists found about Europa, a moon of Jupiter?28. What have scientists come to know recently about formation of life?2009年12月四级短篇文章Passage 2 (20:25- 23:26)In her early days as an emergency room physician, Doctor Joanna Myer treated a child who had suffered a second degree burn. After the child had been treated and was being prepared for discharge, Doctor Myer talked to the parents about how they should care for the child at home. Also listening to her were a half a dozen other family members. A few hours later, when she came to say goodbye, the family asked her to settle an argument they’d been having over exactly what advice she had given. “As I talked to them, I was amazed.” she said, ”All of them had heard the simple instructions I have given just a few hours before, but they have three or four different versions. The most basic details were unclear and confusing. I was surprised, because these were intelligent people.” This episode gave Doctor Myer her first clue to something every doctor learns sooner or later- most people just don’t listen very well. Nowadays, she says she repeats her instructions, and even conducts a reality check with some patients. She asks them to tell her what they think they are supposed to do. She also provides take-home sheets which are computer printouts tailored to the patients’ situation. Doc. Myer’s listeners are not unusual. When new or difficult material is presented, almost all listeners are faced with the challenge because human speech lacks the stability and permanence of the printed word. Oral communication is fast-moving andimpermanent.Question 29 to 31 are based on the passage you have just heard：29. What did the child’s family members argueabout in the hospital?30. What did Doc. Myer do to insure her patients understand her instructions?31. What does the speaker say about human speech? CET4 Passage 3It’s logical to suppose that things like good labor relations, good working conditions, good wages and benefits and job security motivate workers, but one expert, Fredrick Herzberg argued that such conditions do not motivate workers. They are merely satisfiers. Motivators, in contrast, include things such as having a challenging and interesting job, recognition and responsibility. However, even with the development of computers and robotics, there’re always plenty of boring, repetitive and mechanical jobs and lots of unskilled people who have to do them. So how do mangers motivate people in such jobs? One solution is to give them some responsibilities, not as individuals, but as a part of a team. For example, some supermarkets can buy office stuff to people who fill the shelves, and the people who work at the check out into a team, and let them decide what product lines to stock, how to display themand so on. Many people now talk about the importance of a company’s shared values or culture with which all the staff can identify, for example, being the best hotel chain, or making the best, the most user-friendly or the most reliable products in a particular field. Such values are more likely to motivate workers than financial targets which automatically only concern a fewpeople. Unfortunately, there’s only a limited number of such goals to go around and by definition, not all the competing companies in that industry can seriously plan to be the best.Questions 32 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard.Q32: What can actually motivate workers according to Fredrick Herzberg?Q33: What does the speaker say about jobs in the computer era?Q34: What do some supermarkets do to motivate their employees?Q35: Why does the speaker say financial targets are less likely to motivate workers?。

一、读选项推断问题09.1223. [A] A training coach.[B] A trading advisor.[C] A professional manager.[D] A financial trader.…W: So, why exactly does your job have a reputation for being stressful?M: Stress is generally driven by the feeling of being out of control of a situation and the feeling of a situation controlling you. Trading in financial markets combines both.…Q: What is the man’s job?2010.1220. [A] A tall man with dark hair and a moustache.[B] A youth with a distinguishing mark on his face.[C] A thirty-year-old guy wearing a light sweater.[D] A medium-sized young man carrying a gun.…W: Well, just, I can only remember basically what I said before.M: That’s all right.W: The man was tall, six foot, and he had dark hair, and he had moustache.2014.613. [A] The 6:00 one. [B] The 6:30 one.[C] The 7:00 one. [D] The 7:30 one.…W: I heard you have moved to a new house in the suburb. How do you like commuting to London every day? Don’t you find it a string?M: It was terrible at first, especially getting up before dawn to catch that 6:30 train. But it’s bearable now that I’ m used to it....Q: Which train does the man take to work every day?2013.621. [A] He is Mr. Romero’s agent.[B] He is an entertainment journalist.[C] He is the woman’s assistant.[D] He is a famous movie star.…W: What about the afternoon? Am I free then?M: Let me see... Yes, you are free after 3:30.W: Then you can set up a meeting with Mr. Romero at 4:00.M: Ok. I’ll get on it right away.Q: What do we learn from the conversation about the man?二、读选项锁定关注目标2010.1222. [A] By reading a newspaper ad.[B] By seeing a commercial on TV.[C] By listening to the morning news.[D] By calling an employment service.W: Good morning, I’m calling about the job that was in the pap er last night.M: Well, could you tell me your name?W: Candida Faucett.…Q: How did the woman get to know about the job vacancy?2009.1224. [A] He can save on living expenses.[B] He considers cooking creative.[C] He can enjoy healthier food.[D] He thinks take-away is tasteless.…W: How do you relax in the evening?M: I very rarely do anything work-related so it’s easy to escape the markets. I generally go to the gym or go for a run, especially if I had a bad day. I always cook a meal rather than have a take-away. To do something my brain will regard as creative.…Q: Why does the man prefer to cook a meal rather than have a take-away?三、分析选项预选答案2011.623. [A] He ran three restaurants with his wife's help.[B] He and his wife did everything by themselves.[C] He worked both as a cook and a waiter.[D] He hired a cook and two local waitresses.W: … Tell us Mr. Angeleno, how did you get started?M: Well I started off with a small diner. I did all the cooking myself and my wife waited on tables. It was really toomuch work for two people.Q: What do we learn about Mr.Angeleno’s business at its beginning?2014.612. [A] He finds it rather stressful.[B] He is thinking of quitting it.[C] He can handle it quite well.[D] He has to work extra hours.W: How are things going, Rod?M: Not bad, Jane. I’m involved in several projects and it’s a long working day. But I’m used to that so it doesn’t bother me too much.Q. What does the man say about his job?一、开头必考2014.6 第2套9. [A] To buy a present for his friend who is getting married.[B] To find out the cost for a complete set of cookware.[C] To see what he could ask his friends to buy for him.[D] To make inquiries about the price of an electric cooker.W: Can I help you?M: Well. I’ m not sure. I hope so. You see, actually, I’m getting married soon. And my friends want to buy me presents and things.W: And would you like some things for the kitchen.M: Yes, that’s right. I thought if I co uld find out things about kitchen things. They would be the best sorts of presents.Q: Why is the man in the kitchen ware shop?2013.129. [A] It is located on Route 18.[B] It has an interesting museum.[C] It is a beautiful little town.[D] It lies seven miles east of Newton.M: Excuse me, I need some information about some of the towns near here.W: What would you like to know?M: Well, first, I'd like directions to go to Norwalk. I believe there is an interesting museum there. It isn't far, is it? Q: What does the man know about Norwalk?二、结尾必考2012.1225. [A] Most of them are female.[B] Some have a part-time job.[C] They plan to buy a new car.[D] A few of them are old chaps.…M: And how many people are there in the class?W: Mm, I think 16, but 3 quarters of them are women. I t’s quite interesting because the man is obviously used to teaching man.Q: What do we learn about participants in the class?2012.622. [A] They work five days a week.[B] They are all the man’s friends.[C] They are paid by the hour.[D] They all enjoy gambling.W: Have you hired any employees to work with you yet?M: Yeah, a couple of friends of mine who love biking as much as I do. They helped me out a few days a week. It's great because we play cards or just sit around and talk when there are no customers.W: Thank you, Mr. Kayne. We wish you success in your new business.Q: What do we learn about the people working in the shop?三、话题转化处，信息集中处必考2009.1219. [A] He prefers the smaller evening classes.[B] He has signed up for a day course.[C] He has to work during the day.[D] He finds the evening course cheaper.20. [A] Learn a computer language. [B] Learn data processing.[C] Buy some computer software. [D] Buy a few coursebooks.W: Do you want a day or evening course?M: Well, it would have to be an evening course since I work during the day.W: Aha. Have you taken any courses in data processing?M: No.W: Oh! Well, data processing is a course you have to take before you can take computer programming.M: Oh, I see. Well, when is it given? I hope it is not on Thursdays.Q19: Why does the man choose to take an evening course?Q20: What does the man have to do before taking the course of computer programming?四、听到即选及同义转化2013.6 第二套19. [A] He owned a small retail business in Michigan years ago.[B] He worked at the Brownstone Company for several years.[C] He has been working part-time in a school near Detroit.[D] He has taught Spanish for a couple of years at a local school.…W: Good, Thanks. Can you tell me something about your experience in this kind of work?M: Well, for several years, I managed a department for the Brownstone Company in Detroit, Michigan. Now I work part time because I also go to school at night. I'm getting a business degree.W: Oh, how interesting. Tell me, why do you want to leave your present job?Q: What does the man say about his working experience?2013.6 第二套25. [A] It is well positioned to compete with the giants.[B] It produces goods popular among local people.[C] It has been losing market share in recent years.[D] It is in urgent need of further development.…W: That's because we have a wonderful sales manager --you!M: Thanks. But that's not the problem at all. Lisa, our little company, and it is little compared to the giants in the city. Our little company's in danger. We are out of date. We need to expand. If we don't, we will be swallowed up by one of the giants.What does the man say about his company?一、职场工作职场工作场景必考6大考点●present job/previous job 现在工作/之前工作●advantage优势●attitude面试官态度●reason 离职原因●time 上岗时间●benefit package 薪酬福利2013.6 第二套19. [A] He owned a small retail business in Michigan years ago.[B] He worked at the Brownstone Company for several years.[C] He has been working part-time in a school near Detroit.[D] He has taught Spanish for a couple of years at a local school.20. [A] He would rather get a less demanding job.[B] He likes to work in a company close to home.[C] He is eager to find a job with an increased salary.[D] He prefers a full-time job with more responsibility.21. [A] Travel. [B] Sports.[C] Foreign languages. [D] Computer games.22. [A] What responsibilities he would have.[B] When he is supposed to start work.[C] When he will be informed about his application.[D] What career opportunities her company can offer.2010.1222. [A] By reading a newspaper ad.[B] By seeing a commercial on TV.[C] By listening to the morning news.[D] By calling an employment service.23. [A] She could improve her foreign languages.[B] She could work close to her family.[C] She could travel overseas frequently.[D] She could use her previous experiences.24. [A] Taking management courses.[B] Teaching English at a university.[C] Working as a secretary.[D] Studying for a degree in French.25. [A] Prepare for an interview in a couple of days.[B] Read the advertisement again for more details.[C] Send in a written application as soon as possible.[D] Get to know the candidates on the short list.二、人物访谈人物访谈3大技巧1）分清主次2）听时抓“点”●考点均匀分布,易出现在话题转换处●重复率较高的词或短语多成为考点3）听到即选2012.619. [A] Hosting an evening TV program.[B] Having her bicycle repaired.[C] Lecturing on business management.[D] Conducting a market survey.20. [A] He repaired bicycles.[B] He served as a consultant.[C] He worked as a salesman.[D] He coached in a racing club.21. [A] He wanted to be his own boss.[B] He found it more profitable[C] He didn’t want to start from scratch.[D] He didn’t want to be in too much debt.22. [A] They work five days a week. [B] They are all the man’s friends.[C] They are paid by the hour. [D] They all enjoy gambling.2011.622. [A] Journalist of a local newspaper.[B] Director of evening radio programs.[C] Producer of television commercials.[D] Hostess of the weekly "Business World".23. [A] He ran three restaurants with his wife's help.[B] He and his wife did everything by themselves.[C] He worked both as a cook and a waiter.[D] He hired a cook and two local waitresses.24. [A] He hardly needs to do any advertising nowadays.[B] He advertises a lot on radio and in newspapers.[C] He spends huge sums on TV commercials every year.[D] He hires children to distribute ads in shopping centers.25. [A] The restaurant location. [B] The restaurant atmosphere.[C]. The food variety. [D] The food price.三、生活学习生活学习类场景2大套路●你一言我一语——关注话题转化处●一方问一方答——关注回答方2009.1219. [A] He prefers the smaller evening classes.[B] He has signed up for a day course.[C] He has to work during the day.[D] He finds the evening course cheaper.20. [A] Learn a computer language.[B] Learn data processing.[C] Buy some computer software.[D] Buy a few coursebooks.21. [A] Thursday evening, from 7:00 to 9:45.[B] From September 1 to New Year's eve.[C] Every Monday, lasting for 12 weeks.[D] Three hours a week, 45 hours in total.22. [A] What to bring for registration.[B] Where to attend the class.[C] How he can get to Frost Hall.[D] Whether he can use a check.2013.6第二套23. [A] She is over 50. [B] She is pregnant.[C] She has just finished her project. [D] She is a good saleswoman.24. [A] He works as a sales manager.[B] He is the CEO of a giant company.[C] He is good at business management.[D] He takes good care of Lisa.25. [A] It is well positioned to compete with the giants.[B] It produces goods popular among local people.[C] It has been losing market share in recent years.[D] It is in urgent need of further development.一、方式“By”线索2013.12（1）29. [A] By teaching additional English classes.[B] By writing stories for American newspapers.[C] By working part time for the Peace Corps.[D] By doing odd jobs for local institutions.2012.12 (2)33. [A] By being given constant praise.[B] By observing what their teachers do.[C] By being repeatedly corrected by adults.[D] By comparing his performance with others’.二、目的“To/For”线索2013.6 (2)26. [A] To give customers a wider range of choices.[B] To make shoppers see as many items as possible.[C] To supply as many varieties of goods as it can.[D] To give space for more profitable products.2012.12 (1)32. [A] To help them acquire hands-on experience.[B] To try to cut down its operational expenses.[C] To provide part-time jobs for needy students.[D] To enable them to learn to take responsibility.To do…In order to do…For/with the purpose/aim of doing… So as to do…Thus to do…三、地点“In/At/Near/From”线索2012.629.[A] Near the entrance of a park.[B] In his building's parking lot[C] At a parking meter.[D] At a street corner.2012.627.[A]At a local club.[B] At Joe's house.[C] At the sports center.[D] At the bearing school.四、原因“Because”线索2002/117. [A] Because they have a driving license.[B] Because they have received special training.[C] Because the traffic conditions in London are good.[D] Because the traffic system of the city is not very complex.Because/because of….The reason why… is…For the sake of…As the result of…Due to/Attribute to…/thanks to…五、独立单词/词组2012.12 (1)31. [A] Efficient.[B] Complicated.[C] Lengthy.[D] Democratic.2014.12 (1)21. [A] A groundsheet.[B] A gas stove.[C] A kitchen extension.[D] A spare tent.六、数字线索2014.12 (1)22. [A] It covers 179 square miles.[B] It is as big as New York City.[C] It covers 97 square kilometers.[D] It is only half the size of Spain.一、开头处2010.626.[A] District managers.[B] Regular customers.[C] Sales directors.[D] Senior clerks.[26] As the new sales director for a national computer firm, Alex Gordon was looking forward to his first meeting with the company’s district managers.Every one arrived on time and Alex’s presentation went extremely well.. Q: Who did Alex Gordon speak to at the first meeting?2011.632. [A] Health and safety conditions in the workplace.[B] Rights and responsibilities of company employees.[C] Common complaints made by office workers.[D] Conflicts between labor and management.Since a union representative visited our company to inform us about our rights and protections. [32] My coworkers have been worrying about health conditions and complaining about safety hazards in the workplace. Q32. What does the talk focus on?二、结尾处2014.625. [A] She made a big fortune from wise investment.[B] She built a hospital with her mother’s money.[C] She made huge donations to charities.[D] She carried on her family’s tradition.In the end Ned lost his leg. [25] When she died in 1916 she left her children 100 million dollars. Her daughter built a hospital with her money.Q25. What do we learn about Hetty's daughter?2014.618. [A] By reading the textbooks carefully again.[B] By reviewing only the marked parts.[C] By focusing on the notes in the margins.[D] By comparing notes with their classmates.Maybe you will put question marks in the margin when you don't understand something and before an exam. [18] Instead, you just need to review your marks and you can save a lot of time.Q18. How should students prepare for an exam according to the speaker?三、转折处2014.12 (2)16. [A] Nodding one's head.[B] Waving one's hand.[C] Holding up the forefinger.[D] Turning the right thumb down.Body language, especially gestures, varies among cultures. For example, a node of the head means “yes” to most of us. [16] But in Bulgaria and Greece a nod means “no” and a shake of the head means “yes”. Likewise, a sign for OK, forming a circle with our forefinger and thumb, means zero in France and money in Japan.Q16. What gesture do Bulgarians and Greeks use to express negative responses?●转折标志词：but, despite, in spite of, instead, while, although, on the other hand, for another…三、因果处2009.1231. [A] It lacks the stability of the printed word.[B] It contains many grammatical errors.[C] It is heavily dependent on the context.[D] It facilitates interpersonal communication.She asks them to tell her what they think they’re supposed to do. She also provides take-home sheets, which are computer printouts, tailored to the patients’ situation. Dr. Meyer’s listeners are not unusual. [31] When new or difficult material is presented, almost all listeners are faced with a challenge, because human’s speech lacks the stability and permanence of the printed word.Q31.What does the speaker say about human speech?2011.629. [A] They think they should follow the current trend.[B] Nursing homes are well-equipped and convenient.[C] Adult day-care centers are easily accessible.[D] They have jobs and other commitments.When people care for an elderly relative, they often do not use available community services such as adult daycare centers. [29] If the caregivers are adult children, they are more likely to use such services, especially because they often have jobs and other responsibilities. In contrast, a spouse usually the wife, is much less likely to use support services or to put the dependent person in a nursing home.●因果标志词：on account of, because, as a result of, due to, trigger off, responsible for, toblame, accordingly, consequently, contribute to…四、数字处2014.12 (1)22. [A] It covers 179 square miles.[B] It is as big as New York City.[C] It covers 97 square kilometers.[D] It is only half the size of Spain.[22-1] Andorra, one of the smallest countries in the world, is located high in the mountains between France and Spain. [22-2]The country covers only 179 square miles. That is less than half the size of New York City. High, rocky mountains surround Andorra.Q22. How big does the speaker say Andorra is?五、举例子2014.12 (1)17. [A] Their second wives were named Linda.[B] They grew up in different surroundings.[C] Their first children were both daughters.[D] They both got married when they were 39.For example, Jim Springer and Jim Louis are identical twins. They were separated when they were only four months old. [17] The two Jims grew up in different families and did not meet for 39 years.Q17. What do we learn about the twin Jims?六、比较级、最高级、唯一标志词处2014.12 (1)20. [A] It has a solid plastic frame.[B] It consists of an inner and an outer tent.[C] It is very convenient to set up.[D] It is sold to many Continental countries.Obviously, camping can't be as comfortable as living in a permanent house, but modem tents can be very comfortable indeed, with windows, bedrooms, kitchens and sitting-rooms. [20-1] The most popular tent sold in Britain is the terne（镀锡的）tent with two bedrooms and sleeping accommodation for four people. [20-2] There is usually an outer tent of water-proof fabric and a lighter inner tent or tents with a built-in groundsheet.Q20. What does the passage tell us about the most popular tent sold in Britain?2011.628. [A] It can never be done even with high technology.[B] It is the best way to restore damaged eyesight.[C] It is a major achievement in eye surgery.[D] It can only be partly accomplished now.There are close to one million nerve fibers that connect the eyeball to the brain, as of yet it is impossible to attach them all in a new person. [28] Only certain parts of the eye can be replaced. But if we keep clearing up the myths and learning more about the eyes, some day a full transplant may be possible.Q28.What do we learn about eye transplanting from the talk?七、强调处2008.630. [A] His advanced age.[B] His children’s efforts.[C] His improved financial condition.[D] His second wife’s positive influen ce.Under his influence, we became a blended family and a good relationship developed between the two families. She always treated us as if we were her own children. [30] It was because of our other mother, Daddy’s second wife, that he became closer to hi s own children…Q30: What brought the father close to his own children?一、记叙文●选项特征1）选项中常有表示时间、地点、事物等名词或者人物行为词语出现。

小学四年级英语期末总复习三小学四年级英语第七册6-10听力材料（09、12）学校___________ 班级________ 姓名________（第6课）ListeningI. 听录音，注意他们在路上看到了什么，把它画出来。

（念两遍）1. M: What can you see? 你能看到什么？S: I can see two cats. 我可以看到两只猫M: Where are they? 他们在哪里？S: They are beside the ice cream shop.他们旁边的冰淇淋店的。

2. S: Oh, I can see another one. 哦，我可以看到另外一个It‟s above the table.它在桌子上面3. M: Hey! There‟s another!嘿！还有一个！S: I can see it too. 我可以看到它。

It‟s between the tree and the slide.这之间的树和幻灯片。

4. M: Oh, no! I can see two in a house now.哦，不！我可以看到房子有两个人。

S: Where are they?他们在哪里？M: There‟s one on the second floorand another below it.有一个在二楼和另外一个在它下方。

II．听商店的名称，用1、2、3…给下列图画编号。

（念两遍）1. fast food restaurant2. gift shop3. toy shop4. pet shop5. camera shop6. bankIII．听录音，把他们走的路线画出来，并在横线上写出商店名称。

（念三遍）1.Mimi: Here we are. I have no money. 我们到了。

我没有钱。

2.Is there a bank?有没有银行？Sami: I don‟t know. Let‟s ask someone. 我不知道。

2021年9月全国英语等级考试(二级)听力试题(含录音材料与音频)2021年9月全国英语等级考试（二级）听力试题（含录音材料与音频）等二级听力第一节听下面5段对话。

每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。

听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话仅读一遍。

1. Why does the man need a map?A. To tour Manchester.B. To find a restaurant.C. To learn about China.2. What does the woman want to do for vacation?A. Go to the beach.B. Travel to Colorado.C. Learn to snowboard.3. What will the man probably do?A. Take the job.B. Refuse the offer.C. Change the working hours.4. What does the woman say about John?A. He won’t wait for her.B. He won’t come home today.C. He won’t be on time for dinner.5. What will the speakers probably do next?A. Order some boxes.B. Go home and rest.C. Continue working.第二节听下面5段对话或独白。

每段对话或独白后有2至4个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。

听每段对话或独白前，你将有5秒钟的时间阅读各个小题；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。

2009年9月全国英语等级听力考试第二级Text1W:Excuse me,Mark,you have a call on line-two.M:I am on my way out;can I get back to them?M:Or else,but don’t leave yet.It may be long distance.Text2W:Mary owes me50dollars,I don’t know if she remembers but...I am afraid of reminding her, because it might ruin our friendship.M:Well,to get your money back,you might have to remind her I’m afraid.Text3W:I am having a hard time these days.M:Why is that?W:Well,the food price is going up all the time and I have three children to feed.Text4W:Are you going to the company picnic this weekend?M:I was planning to work in my garden instead,but Mary persuaded me to go.She’s certainly good at persuading people.Text5W:We’ve got a new manager in our department.M:Oh,you hoped to get that job,didn’t you?W:Yes,I did.Text6M:We’ve been packing all day,how many boxes do we still need to pack?W:About nine,I guess.First,books over there,and those two piles clothes.M:Well,I’m really tired and hungry.W:I know,or maybe we can finish it tomorrow.M:Why not?We can do it first thing tomorrow morning.The movers won’t come until ten anyway.W:All right,let’s call it a day and go have a bite.Text7W:Hello,this is Jenny Hart speaking.M:Oh,hello,Jenny,Simon here,Simon Wales.W:Oh,Simon,how nice to hear you.Are you ringing about the party,you did get the invitation, didn’t you?M:Yes,thanks,I did.That’s just it I am afraid.You see,I’m already tied up that evening. W:Oh,really.That’s a pity.M:Yes,you see,some friends of mine from Scotland are coming down.I haven’t seen them for ages,and I manager to get some tickets for a concert,and I promise to take them out to dinner afterwards.I can’t get out of it unfortunately.I wish I could.W:Oh,what a shame!We were looking forward to seeing you.Still,if you can drop in later with your friends,we’d love to see you.M:Thanks,well,I’ll certainly try,but I don’t think there is much chance.Actually,I’ve sent an e-mail to say:I can’t come.W:Oh,have you?That’s very kind,thanks.Well,keep in touch,Simon.M:I will.Bye.Text8W:When did you have your first car?M:I didn’t have one until I became a doctor.W:What did it look like?M:Well,it was a nice blue Japanese car.W:Was it big?M:Not really,but it was comfortable and gas-saving.W:Are you still driving it?M:No,I sold it two years ago.W:Why?Was it broken?M:I got a job at abroad,and I couldn’t take it with me.W:Are you thinking of driving again?M:Maybe,but this time I’m going to buy an American car.Text9W:Good evening and welcome to this week’s business world.A programme for and about business people.Tonight,we have invited as our guest,Mr.Victor Angerlino.He will give us information about how to start business and keep it going.Mr.Angerlino came to the United States six years ago.And now he is owner and manager of three restaurants in town.Tell us,Mr. Angerlino,how did you get started?M:Well,I started off with a small restaurant down the eastern side of town.I did all the cooking myself,and my wife waited on tables.It was really a lot of work for two people,and we put in a lot of hours.The next thing you know is that the business really got going.Within a year,I had hired another cook and two waitresses.When the restaurant became really very busy,I decided to open another one on the other side of the city.We now have three places,my main job is keeping our business successful and running smoothly.W:How are you doing that?Why do you believe you have been so successful?M:First of all,I always served the freshest possible food.I make the places as comfortable and pleasant as I can,so my customers will want to come back.I try to keep my workers happy in willing to work hard for me.They help make sure the business is successful,you know.W:So you always try to please the customers.M:Certainly,after all,without them,I have no business at all.W:Thank you,Mr.Angelino,your advice will be helpful to those just starting out in business. Text10W:Let me tell you about our worst experience.Back in1982,we went to San Francisco for two weeks.We stayed at Fairmount for most of the trip,and then took a side trip to visit my cousin in Modesto.After our visit,we decided not to sleep at this house,but to find a place on the way back to San Francisco;we drove for a long time,and finally stopped at a motel hotel in the middle of the night.We got to our room to find for TV change to the table,and we had to get the manager to operate the TV for us.After he left,a short time later,there was a knock on the door;it was the manager with a roll of paper.I asked him what was for,and he said that we could use them in the bathroom;we had to take a shower and dry off with the paper.The unused ones had to be brought back to the office;this was quite difficult to accept.We were used to the good service at Fairmount.2009年9月全国英语等级听力考试第二级。

Section AQuestions 11 to 18 are based on the conversation you have just heard.11．A) Get some small change. B) Find a shopping center.C) Cash a check at a bank. D) Find a parking meter.12．A) Shopping with his son. B) Buying a gift for a child.C) Promoting a new product. D) Bargaining with a salesgirl.13．A) Taking photographs. B) Enhancing images.C) Mending cameras. D) Painting pictures.14．A) He moved to Baltimore when he was young.B) He can provide little useful information.C) He will show the woman around Baltimore.D) He will ask someone else to help the woman.15．A) He is rather disappointed B) He is highly ambitious.C) He can’t face up to the situation D) He knows his own limitation.16．A) She must have paid a lotB) She is known to have a terrific figure.C) Her gym exercise has yielded good results.D) Her effort to keep fit is really praiseworthy.17．A) Female students are unfit for studying physics.B) He can serve as the woman’s tutor.C) Physics is an important course at school.D) The professor’s suggestion is constructive.18．A) Indifferent. B) Doubtful. C) Pleased. D) Surprised.Questions 19 to 22 are based on the conversation you have just heard.19．A) He prefers the smaller evening classes.B) He has signed up for a day course.C) He has to work during the day.D) He finds the evening course cheaper.20．A) Learn a computer language. B) Learn data processing.C) Buy some computer software. D) Buy a few coursebooks.21．A) Thursday evening, from 7:00 to 9:45. B) From September 1 to New Year’s eve.C) Every Monday, lasting for 12 weeks. D) Three hours a week, 45 hours in total. 22．A) What to bring for registration. B) Where to attend the class.C) How he can get to Frost Hall. D) Whether he can use a check.Questions 23 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.23．A) A training coach. B) A trading adviser.C) A professional manager. D) A financial trader.24．A) He can save on living expenses. B) He considers cooking creative.C) He can enjoy healthier food. D) He thinks take-away is tasteless. 25．A) It is something inevitable.B) It is frustrating sometimes.C) It takes patience to manage. D) It can be a good thing.Section BPassage OneQuestions 26 to 28 are based on the passage you have just heard.26．A) There were no planets without moons.B) There was no air or water on Jupiter.C) Life was not possible in outer space.D) The mystery of life could not be resolved.27．A) It has a number of active volcanoes.B) It has an atmosphere like the earth’s.C) It has a large ocean under its surface.D) It has deep caves several miles long.28．A) Light is not an essential element to it.B) Life can form in very hot temperatures.C) Every form of life undergoes evolution.D) Oxygen is not needed for some life forms.Passage TwoQuestions 29 to 31 are based on the passage you have just heard. 29．A) Whether they should take the child home.B) What Dr. Mayer’s instructions exactly were.C) Who should take care of the child at home.D) When the child would completely recover.30．A) She encourages them to ask questions when in doubt.B) She makes them write down all her instructions.C) She has them act out what they are to do at home.D) She asks them to repeat what they are supposed to do. 31．A) It lacks the stability of the printed word.B) It contains many grammatical errors.C) It is heavily dependent on the context.D) It facilitates interpePassage ThreeQuestions 33 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard. 32．A) Job security.B) Good labour relations.C) Challenging work.D) Attractive wages and benefits.33．A) Many tedious jobs continue to be done manually.B) More and more unskilled workers will lose jobs.C) Computers will change the nature of many jobs.D) Boring jobs will gradually be made enjoyable.34．A) Offer them chances of promotion.B) Improve their working conditions.C) Encourage them to compete with each other.D) Give them responsibilities as part of a team.35．A) They will not bring real benefits to the staff.B) They concern a small number of people only.C) They are arbitrarily set by the administrators.D) They are beyond the control of ordinary workers.Section CIn the humanities, authors write to inform you in many ways. These methods can be (36) ______ into three types of informational writing: factual, descriptive, and process.Factual writing provides (37) ______ information on an author, composer, or artist or on a type of music, literature, or art. Examples of factual writing include notes on a book jacket or (38) ______ cover and longer pieces, such as an article describing a style of music which you might read in a music (39) ______ course. This kind of writing provides a (40) ______ for your study of the humanities.As its name (41) ______, descriptive writing simply describes, or provides an (42) ______ of, a piece of music, art, or literature. For example, descriptive writing might list the colors an artist used in a painting or the (43) ______ a composer included in a musical composition, so as to make pictures or sounds in the reader’s mind by calling up specific details of the work. (44) ______________________________________________________________________________.Process writing explains a series of actions that bring about a result.(45)______________________________________________________________________. This kind of writing is often found in art, where understanding how an art has created a certain effect is important. (46) ___________________________________________________________.。

托福考试九月听力机经汇总中国---北美●中国大陆●9月12日托福听力机经1.第一篇:有一个男生来找女教授，说他突然对历史感兴趣了，虽然原来学习政治也很好玩。

说大学的历史很有趣是因为它不光讲那些FACT，BUT BEYOND THE BOOK，有时候会说很多关于COMMON PEOPLE BUT NOT ONLY LEADER。

这就会让人想想为什么这些事情会发生（有题）于是这个男生就说最担心（有题）是不是双学位要写两篇毕业论文。

这个老师就说，其实可以写一篇涵盖两边学科内容的文章就可以了，但是要写的更好，更有内涵更复杂（有题），但是从以前这个男生交给教授的文章来看，他完全有能力来写这样一篇文章（有题）。

后面还讲了一点，不太记得了2.第二篇:fabric enzymes。

一开始介绍什么是enzymes，就说以人来说，有很多的enzymes比如消化系统里。

后面讲很多人穿着FADED JEANS, 就开始介绍这种jeans是怎么造的。

一开始是用一种石头，丢到一起去洗，但是洗完以后会：1.destory washingmachine 和一些不想FADE的部分2是WASTE WATER3. 是什么忘了后面发明了ACID 洗法，这种的坏处： 1. 对工人有害2. polution,导致工厂被罚（有题）3. waste water。

后面e nzymes被用来洗牛仔裤，讲了几点好处（有题）3.第三篇:marine forest，写了为什么重要，还有达尔文的定理，还有为什么被人类活动威胁4.（加试）浪漫主义5.丢失ID卡9月20日托福听力机经1. 第一篇学生要参加什么比赛，要找Gym进行训练（这里面一个关键单词我不认识！T打头的。

），教授提供给她一些信息到哪个gym能得到什么样的练习，比如run的，bike的。

注意听教授说的三个不同的地方都有哪些设施和服务之类的，后面有题。

2. 第二篇Archeology关于考古学家使用的三种考古探测技术，不用破坏现场，便于挖掘:一种是电的，一种是磁的，一种是xxx. 每一种，老师都会问学生，他们用这个发现了什么？（一种E分别石头根土壤，一种找金属，还一中跟E功能一样，但是用热源找。

学英语简单吗？肯定会有许多学生说：“难死了”。

为什么有好多学生对英语的学习都感到头疼呢？答案只有一个：“不得法。

” 英语与汉语一样都是一种语言，为什么你说汉语会如此流利？那是因为你置身于一个汉语环境中，如果你在伦敦呆上半年，保准说起英语来会非常流利。

但很多中学生没有很好的英语环境，那么你可以自己设置一个英语环境，坚持“多说”、“多听”、“多读”、“多写”，那么你的英语成绩肯定会很出色。

一、多“说”。

自己多创造机会与英语教师多讲英语，见了同学，尤其是和好朋友在一起时尽量用英语去问候，谈心情……这时候你需随身携带一个英汉互译小词典，遇到生词时查一下这些生词，也不用刻意去记，用的多了，这个单词自然而然就会记住。

千万别把学英语当成负担，始终把它当成一件有趣的事情去做。

或许你有机会碰上外国人，你应大胆地上去跟他打招呼，和他谈天气、谈风景、谈学校……只是别问及他的年纪，婚史等私人问题。

尽量用一些你学过的词汇，句子去和他谈天说地。

不久你会发现与老外聊天要比你与中国人谈英语容易的多。

因为他和你交谈时会用许多简单词汇，而且不太看重说法，你只要发音准确，准能顺利地交流下去。

只是你必须要有信心，敢于表达自己的思想。

如果没有合适的伙伴也没关系，你可以拿过一本书或其它什么东西做假想对象，对它谈你一天的所见所闻，谈你的快乐，你的悲伤等等，长此坚持下去你的口语肯定会有较大的提高。

二、多“听”寻找一切可以听英语的机会。

别人用英语交谈时，你应该大胆地去参与，多听听各种各样人的发音，男女老少，节奏快的慢的你都应该接触到，如果这样的机会少的话，你可以选择你不知内容的文章去听，这将会对你帮助很大，而你去听学过的课文的磁带，那将会对你的语言语调的学习有很大的帮助。

三、多“读”。

“读”可以分为两种。

一种是“默读”。

每天给予一定时间的练习将会对你提高阅读速度有很大的好处，读的内容可以是你的课本，但最好是一些有趣的小读物，因为现在的英语高考越来越重视阅读量和阅读速度。

A1, What’s your present job please?I’m a salesman. I work with a trade company.Q: What is the man’s job?2, Excuse me, I’m a new comer here. Where is the meeting room?Oh, it’s on the second floor.Q: What’s the man doing now?3, Are you ready to order, Sir?Well, a sandwich, some food salad and a cup of coffee.Q: Where are the two speakers?4, Mr Smith, is this your first visit to China?Yes, I’m here for an international conference.Q: Why has the man come to China?5, Jam, what are you worrying about?Well, the sales of the company dropped again this month. Q: What is the company’s problem?B1,Hi, Betty, may I have a discussion about the training program with you?Sure, take a seat please.We are planning a training program for the new employees. They have to learn how to use the machines.That’s fine. How about the training time?Normally it takes three weeks.At present, almost all operations are controlled by computers. I think two-week’s training will be enough.But some employees know nothing about the computer.In that case, let’s make it three weeks.Ok, thank you.Q6: Who will be trained in the program?Q7: How long will the training program last?Q8: What is the training program mainly about?2,Excuse me, I’d like to change rooms if possible.Sure, but could you tell me why?The traffic outside is too noisy. I couldn’t sleep at all last night.I’m sorry to hear that sir. Let me check and see what is available.Thank you.Well, we have a few rooms available.Great. Can I change my room right now?Which room are you in?Room 201.Can I put you into Room 206 on the opposite side, away from the street?Ok, what do I need to do to transfer?Let me check you out of your old room first.Q9: Why does the man want to change his room?Q10: Which room will the man move to?CLadies and gentlemen:Welcome to the company. My name is Peter Johnson. I’m the production manager. I’ll be showing you around today. It should take our twenty minutes to see the factory. And another ten minutes to take a look at the laboratory. All together our tour should last about half an hour. During the tour, please feel free to ask question, I’ll be happy to answer them. Now please wear these protective hard hats and safety glasses because we must care about you safety. And I want to insure that there are no injuries. I must also tell you that smoking is not allowed during the tour. Well, if you don’t have any questions. Shall we get started? First, I’ll take you to the factory. This way, please.Q11: What’s Peter Johnson’s position in the company?Q12: What places will the visitors see in the company?Q13: How long does it take to look around the laboratory? Q14: What measures are taken to insure the visitors’ safety? Q15: What is not allowed to do during the tour?。

2009年12月英语四级听力短文理解应急高招听力短文因为文章较长，涉及的信息较多，相对来说难度较大。

而我们能够读取的信息仍然就只有几个选项，因此听音前阅读选项、了解短文的弦外之音、从选项中寻找突破点就变得更为重要。

尤其是在因为一时紧张而只听到只言片语的时候，下面的几个应急高招可能真的可以成为你的“救命稻草”呢!绝对有效，不信就试试!第一招：主题不一致的选项不要选一是要与整篇短文的主题一致。

根据各题选项内容我们往往可以大致推测出短文的主题，如果某一选项明显与短文主题不相关，那么该选项往往不是答案。

二是要与选项所在题目的主题一致。

与其他三个选项内容明显不同，即与该题主题明显不相关选项往往不是答案。

第二招：相反的选项必有一个为答案四个选项中，如果有两个选项意思明显相反，那么其中往往有一个为答案。

第三招：相近的选项均不是答案四个选项中，如果有两个选项意思明显相近，那么这两个选项往往均不是答案。

第四招：包含其他选项的选项不是答案有的选项的含义明显包含另一个选项的含义，那么该选项往往不是答案。

第五招：不符常理的选项不要选有的选项明显不符合该对话情景下的常识或常理，那么该选项往往不是答案。

【例1】(06-6 Passage One)【预览选项】11. [A] Social work.[B] Medical care.[C] Applied physics.[D] Special education.12. [A]The timely advice from her friends and relatives.[B] The two-year professional training she received.[C] Her determination to fulfill her dream.[D] Her parents’ consistent moral support.13. [A] To get the funding for the hospitals.[B] To help the disabled children there.[C] To train therapists for the children there.[D] To set up an institution for the handicapped.【听前预测】预览三道题各选项，由medical care（医疗护理）, hospitals, 以及therapists（治疗专家）可推测本文可能与医疗工作有关；而由special education（特殊教育），disabled （残疾的）和handicapped（残疾的）可推测本文还可能与残疾人特殊教育有关，但12、13题各选项并没有涉及到任何有关教育的问题。

20XX年9月全国英语等级考试(二级)听力试题(含录音材料与音频)20XX年9月全国英语等级考试听力试题等二级听力第一节听下面5段对话。

每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。

听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话仅读一遍。

1. Why does the man need a mapA. To tour To find a To learn about What does the woman want to do for vacationA. Go to the Travel to Learn to What will the man probably doA. Take the Refuse the Change the working What does the woman say about JohnA. He won’t wait for He won’t xxe home He won’t be on time for What will the speakers probably do nextA. Order some Go home and Continue working.第二节听下面5段对话或独白。

每段对话或独白后有2至4个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。

听每段对话或独白前，你将有5秒钟的时间阅读各个小题；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。

每段对话或独白读两遍。

听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。

6. How does the woman usually go to workA. By By By What do the speakers agree about taking the trainA. It is It is It is cheaper.听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。