1、. 年 Part II Listening prehension (30 minutes)Section A News ReportDirections： In this section， you will hear threenews reports。 At the end of each news report， you will hear two or three questions。 Both thenews report and the questionswill be spoken only once。 After you hear a question， you mustchoo

2、se the best answer from the four choices marked A， B， C and D。 Then mark thecorresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre。Questions 1 and 2 are based on the news report you have just heard.1. A) Land a space vehicle on the moon in 2021.B) Design a new generation of mob

3、ile phones.B) It is durable.C) Nobody was in the building when it broke out.D) It had burned for 45 minutes by the time firefighters arrived.v.B) Heavy reliance on import.D) Insufficient potato supply.C) Government regulation.Directions: In this section,you will hear two long conversation.At the end

4、 of each conversations you will hear four questions. Both the conversations and the question-s will be spoken only once.After you hear a question.You must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A,B, C, D.v.Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through t

5、he center.9. A) She types on a keyboard.B) She does recording.C) She takes photos.C) It enables her to think hard.11. A) It enables her to improve her pronunciation.B) It helps her better remember what she learns.C) It turns out to be an enjoyable way of learning.D) It proves to be far more effectiv

6、e than writing.Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.12. A) To spend her honeymoon.B) To try authentic Indian food.v.B) In honor of a great emperor.C) To mark the death of an emperor of the 1600s.D) To celebrate the birth of a princesss 14th child.14. A) It looks older

7、 than expected.B) It is built of wood and bricks.C) It stores lots of priceless antiques.D) It has walls decorated with jewels.15. A) Their streets are narrow.B) They are mostly crowded.C) Each one has a unique character.D) Life can be tedious in some places.Section C PassageDirections： In this sect

8、ion,you will hear three passages.At the end of each passage,youwill hear three or four questions。 Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once.After you hear a question， you must choose the best answer from the four choic，B，Cand D.Thenmark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 wi

9、th a single line through the centre.v.B) By inspiring their creativity.C) By keeping them off the streets.D) By providing a place of relaxation.18. A) Their interaction with teenagers proved fruitful.B) They used libraries less often than teenagers.C) They tended to visit libraries regularly.D) Thei

10、r number increased modestly.20. A) They are as loyal as dogs.C) They are fond of sleeping in cabinets.D) They know how to please their owners.v.21. A) They shake their front paws.B) They teach them to dive.C) They shower with them.D) They shout at them.D) Proud but a bit nervous.C) The effort they p

11、ut in learning.D) The quality of their school.答案.v.4. B9. D10. A11. B12. A13. A14. D15. B16. C17. B18. D19. C20. A21. C22. C.v.23. D24. A25. B 年 News Report OneA device that weighs less than one kilogram is part of a mission that will allow scientiststo deliver fourh generation or 4G mobile coverage

12、 to the moon in 2021. If successful,the tiny device will provide the moon with its first- ever mobile phone network. Thelunar network will support high-definition streaming of video and data between themoon and Earth. The network is part of a mission to the moon. This is a project withthe goal of la

13、nding the first privately paid for mission to the moon. The 4G mission is setto launch from Cape Canaveral in the United States on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocketin 2021.Mission to the moon intends to establish and test the first element sofa municationsnetwork on the moon. The scientists working on the pr

14、oject opted to build a 4G, ratherthan a fifth generation or 5G network. This is because fifth generation networks are stillin testing and trial phases. Thismeans that a 5G network may not yet be stable enough towork on the moon s surface.2. Why did scientists choose to set up a 4Gnetwork in their mi

15、ssion.News Report Two.v.Firefighters responded to a fire Wednesday night at an abandoned mall in Heywood. Thefire was reported at9:26 p. m. at an old shopping center on Michigan Avenue near St.Mary s Church. Six fire engines, two trucks and two chiefs responded to the scene.Crews had the fire under

16、control in about 45minutes and managed to contain the fire toits point of origin. There were some people inside the building when the fire broke out,but there were no reports of any injuries. Fire investigators have responded to the scene,but have not yet determined the cause of the fire. Firefighte

17、rs will remain on the sceneuntil ater this morning to ensure that the fire doesn t start up again. The shoppingmallhad not been in use since 2002. In 2021, City Hall developed a plan to knock down thebuilding and replace it with affordable housing. However, the plan was dropped due tolack of funds.4

18、. What had City Hall planned to doPotato chips in Japan are being sold for 6 times their normal price. This is after thecountrys main manufacturer stopped sales due to a potato shortage. Storms and floodsin its main potato growing region last year caused the worst harvest and more than 3decades. Loc

19、al media reports suggest Calbee and its main rival Koikeya are halting almost50 products. We dont know when we ll be able to restart, a pany spokesman said. Snack lovers arepanic buying and many supermarket shelves are bare. Japanese laws limit the amount of.v.imported potatoes that can be used in J

20、apanese made products. Japan says fear of diseaseis its main reason to block fresh imports. It still only allows potatoes from selected USstates. This is only at certain times and on condition that they are processed at factoriesbased near Japanese ports. But global warming has raised the possibilit

21、y that domesticproduce could be seriously affected by rare weather events more often.Questions 5 to 7 are based on the news report you have just heard.5. What problem is Japan facing7. What might affect Japanese domestic produceConversation OneM: Mr. Browns lectures are so boring:W: Yes, he is not a

22、 very exeiting speaker.But the subject is interesting.M: During every one of his lectures, Itryto listen.I really try. But after about 10 minutesmy mind begins to wander and 1 lose concentration. But I see thatyou seem to be oK.How do you stay focused through the entirehourW: Well, what I do is keep

23、 my pen moving.W: Its a method of active concentration Iread about.One of the most effective ways toconcentrate is to write thingsdown. But it has to be done by hand, not typing on akeyboard. You see, writingby hand forces you to actually engage with what you relearning in a morephysical way.M: Do y

24、ou review your notes afterwardsthen.v.W: Sometimes, but that s not important.My notes may or may not be useful, but thepoint is that by writing down whatMr, Brand says, I can follow his line of thinking moreeasily. In fact,sometimes I draw a little too.M: You draw in class And that helps youpay atte

25、ntionW: Yes, honestly it works for me. I justdraw little lines and nonsense really. It was also inthat article I read.Itcan keep the mind active, prevent getting bored and help toconcentrate. Againthe point is to listenhard while keeping the pen moving. If I m athome and Ineed to study, what I do is

26、 read out loud. It has asimilar fect to writingbyhand. It helps memoriz information in aphysical way.Questions8 to 11 are based on theconversation you have just heard.8. What does theman think of Mr. Brown slectures9. What does the woman do during Mr. Browns lectures11. What does the woman say about

27、 readingout loudW: These photos are from the Taj Mahal inIndia. We went there about ten years ago forour honeymoon.W: Yeah. The Taj Mahal was a very romanticplace. The guide told us there is a famouslove story behind this building thatall Indians learn in school.I think it was during the1600s and th

28、e princess atthat time diedwhile giving birth to her 14th child.The emperor.v.loved theprincess so much and was so sad when shedied that he ordered the palace tobebuilt in her honor.M: Wow! That sounds very romantic. It looksamazing.W: Yes, its gorgeous. Its also larger inreal life than it looks in

29、the photos. The building isvery tall and there aregardens in a wall around it all. Itsall built in this white stone andsome walls of the building aredecorated withjewels.M: It must have been very crowded when youwere there.W: Yes, its a very famous touristdestination. So there are thousands of visit

30、ors every day.M: Was the rest of India crowdedW:Yes, very crowded in many cities. It wassometimes so crowded that it was difficult towalk along thest reets, especiallythrough busy markets.And there are so many cars.Traffic was terrible but thepeople were friendly.The culture is amazing and we had ag

31、reat time.M: What about the foodW: Indian tood is great. There are lots ofdifferent dishes to try and every region has itsown special food.15. What is the woman s impression ofIndian citiesPassage One.v.APew Rearch Center surney of nore than 1,00 Aneireans dcted inApril 2021 findk thatAmeicoconine t

32、o epress largely psie views about thecunrent slate of their local publicibarie For insanesrund the quater say that public libaries provide them withthe resurethey need. And 66% say the closinof their local public library wouldhave a major impacton their munity, alhough notably, just 33% say thiswoul

33、dhave a major impact on thempersonally or on their family.A majority of Americans feel libraries are doing a good job ofproviding a safe place forpeople to hang out orspend time as well as openingup educational opportunities forpeople of all ages. (17) And roughly halfthink theirlibraries contribute

34、 a lot to theirmunities in termsof helping spark creativity among young people andproviding a trustedplace forpeople to learn about new technologies.As in past Pew Research Center surveys of library use, the April2021 survey alsomeasured Americans usageof and engagement with libraries.Overall, 53% o

35、f Americansage 16 and older have had some interaction withapublic library in the past year-eitherthrough an in- person visit, or usinga library website. Some 48% ofadults specificallyvisited alibrary in the past12 months, a modest inerease from the 44% who said thatinlate 2021 .Questions 16 to 18 ar

36、e based on the passageyou have just heard.16. What do most Americans say about localpublic libraries17. How can local public libraries benefityoung people18. What does the 2021 survey show aboutadult library usersPassage Two.v.A Savannah cat is a cross breed between a domestic cat and amedium-sized,

37、 wild Africancat called theServal. The unusual crossbecame popular among breeders at the end ofthe 1990s. And in 2001 ,TheInternational Cat Association accepted it as a new registeredbreed.The Savannahs are tall and slim, and can weigh up to 9.1 kilograms,making them one ofthe largest breeds ofcats

38、that people can know. They have aspotted coat similar to that ofmany types of wild cats, and their ears areverylarge. They are also monly pared to dogs intheir loyalty, and can betrained to walk on a leadand to fetch. An often notedcharacteristic of theSavannah is its jumping ability. They are known

39、 to jump on topofdoors and highcabinets. Some can leap about 2. 5 meters high from a standingposition.Cats are typically known for being very inquisitive, and so are theSavannahs. They oftenleam how to opendoors and cupboards. Many Savannah catsdo not fear water, and willplay with or even dive into

40、water.Someownersevenshower with their Savannah cats.Presenting a water bowl to a Savannah mayalso prove a challenge, assome will promptlybegin to bat all the water out ofthe bowl until it is empty, using their front paws.Questions 19 to 21 are based on the passageyou have just heard.19. What do we l

41、earn about the Savannahcat20. What is characteristic of SavannahcatsPassage Three.v.When children start school for their very first time , parents oftenfeel a sense ofexcitement coupled witha touchof sadness at the end of an era.Thisis the start of a newadventure for children playing and interacting

42、 withnewfriends, sharing, taking turns andsettling into a new routine.But of course,this is not the start of yourchild s education,which in fact begun at birth.Back then, you would have been your child s mostinfluentialteachers. Duringthis time at home, your child would have learned more than atany

43、other periodin their life.During your child s first year in school , much time willbespent in learning to read and they need to know that this is fun andworth-well. Yourchild will naturally copy you, so it is important that you areseeing, reading andenjoyingbooks, newspapers and magazines rather tha

44、n justabsorbed in screens. Ultimately. anexcellent educationshould be a closepartnership between parents and teachers. A child syear splits fairly neatlyinto thirds- -a thirdat school, a third at sleep and a third awake athome oron holiday. In respective of the quality of the school,achilds home lif

45、e is ofkeyimportance. It is the determining factor of their academic success. Yourchild mayhavestarted on a new journey, but your work is far from finished.23. What does the passage say aboutchildren S education25. What does the passage say is the keyfactor of children s academic success2021 年 12月四級

46、英語聽力真題第二套Part II Listening prehension (30 minutes).v.Directions：In this section,you will hear three news reports.At the end of each newsreport,you will hear two or three questions.Both the news report and the questions willbe spoken only once.After you hear a question, you must choose the best answe

47、r fromthe four choices marked A,B,Cand D.Then mark the corresponding letter onAnswer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.2.A) He suffered a fatal injury in an accident.C) He was collecting building materials.4.A) Children take maths courses at an earlier age.B) The public sees the value of

48、 maths in their life.v.C) British people know how to do elementary calculations.D) Primary school teachers understand basic maths concepts.B) He is learning to be a pilot.C) He regards his royal duties as a burden.D) He held a part-time job for over 20 years.B) They liked him in his uniform.C) They

49、rarely recognised him.D) They were surprised to see him.Directions：In this section,you will hear two long conversations.At the end of eachconversations you will hear four questions. Both the conversations and the question-swill be spoken only once 。After you hear a question.You must choose the best

50、answerfrom the four choices marked D.Then mark the corresponding letteron Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.Questions 8 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.v.8.A) They were skilled carpenters themselves.B) It didnt need much capital to start with.C) Wood supply was plentiful in Romania.D) They saw a business opportunity there.9.A) Provide quality furniture at affordable prices.B) Attract foreign investment to expand business.C) Enlarge their pany by hiring more workers.D) Open som