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1、2016年6月大学英语四级听力改革后样题,LOREM IPSUM DOLOR,四、六级考试听力试题调整,为了适应新的形势下社会对大学生英语听力能力需求的变化，进一步提高听力测试的效度，全国大学英语四、六级考试委员会自2016年6月考试起将对四、六级考试的听力试题作局部调整。调整的相关内容说明如下。,四级考试听力试题调整,取消短对话 取消短文听写 新增短篇新闻（3段）试题结构见下表：,Part II Listening Comprehension(25 minutes)Section ADirections:In this section,you will hear three news rep
2、orts.At the end of each news report,you will hear two or three questions.Both the news report and the questions will be spoken only once.After you hear a question,you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A),B),C)and D).Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a s
3、ingle line through the centre.,Questions 1 and 2 will be based on the following news item.1.A)Christmas-time attacks made by Somali rebels.B)An explosion at a bus station in central Nairobi.C)The killing of more than 70 Ugandans in Kampala.D)Blasts set off by a Somali group in Ugandas capital.2 A)On
4、 Christmas Eve C)During a security check.B)Just before midnight D)In the small hours of the morning.,Questions 3 and 4 will be based on the following news item.3 A)It is likely to close many of its stores.B)It is known for the quality of its goods.C)It remains competitive in the recession.D)It will
5、expand its online retail business.4 A)Expand its business beyond groceries.B)Fire 25,000 of its current employees.C)Cut its DVD publishing business.D)Sell the business for one pound.,Questions 5 to 7 will be based on the following news item.5 A)All taxis began to use meters.B)All taxis got air condi
6、tioning.C)Advertisements were allowed on taxis.D)Old taxis were replaced with new cabs.6 A)A low interest loan scheme C)Taxi passengers complaints.B)Environmentalists protests D)Permission for car advertising.7 A)There are no more irregular practices.B)All new cabs provide air-conditioning.C)New cab
7、s are all equipped with meters.D)New legislation protects consumer rights.,Section BDirections:In this section,you will hear two long conversations.At the end of each conversation,you will hear four questions.Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once.After you hear a question,
8、you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A),B),C)and D).Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.,Conversation OneQuestions 8 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.8 A)It has a partnership with LCP C)It specializ
9、es in safety from leaks.B)It is headquartered in London D)It has a chemical processing plant.9 A)He is a chemist C)He is a safety inspector.B)He is a salesman.D)He is Mr.Grands friend.10.A)The public relations officer C)Director of the safety department.B)Mr.Grands personal assistant D)Head of the p
10、ersonnel department.11.A)Wait for Mr.Grand to call back.B)Leave a message for Mr.Grand.C)Provide details of their products and services.D)Send a comprehensive description of their work.,Conversation TwoQuestions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.12.A)Teacher.C)Editor.B)Journ
11、alist D)Typist.13.A)Some newly discovered scenic spot.B)Big changes in the Amazon valley.C)A new railway under construction.D)The beautiful Amazon rainforests.14.A)In news weeklies C)In newspapers Sunday editions.B)In a local evening paper D)In overseas editions of U.S.magazines.15.A)To become a pro
12、fessional writer C)To get her life story published soon.B)To be employed by a newspaper D)To sell her articles to a news service.,Section CDirections:In this section,you will hear three passages.At the end of each passage,you will hear some questions.Both the passage and the questions will be spoken
13、 only once.After you hear a question,you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A),B),C)and D).Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.,Passage OneQuestions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard.16.A)She is both a p
14、opular and a highly respected author.B)She is the first writer to focus on the fate of slaves.C)She is the most loved African novelist of all times.D)She is the most influential author since the 1930s.17.A)The Book Critics Circle Award C)The Pulitzer Prize for fiction.B)The Nobel Prize for literatur
15、e.D)The National Book Award.18.A)She is a relative of Morrisons.C)She is a skilled storyteller.B)She is a slave from Africa D)She is a black woman.,Passage TwoQuestions 19 to 21 are based on the passage you have just heard.19.A)They are very generous in giving gifts.B)They refuse gifts when doing bu
16、siness.C)They regard gifts as a token of friendship.D)They give gifts only on special occasions.20.A)They enjoy giving gifts to other people.B)They spend a lot of time choosing gifts.C)They have to follow many specific rules.D)They pay attention to the quality of gifts.21.A)Gift-giving plays an impo
17、rtant role in human relationships.B)We must be aware of cultural differences in giving gifts.C)We must learn how to give gifts before going abroad.D)Reading extensively can make one a better gift-giver.,Passage ThreeQuestions 22 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard.22.A)She tenderly lo
18、oked after her sick mother.B)She developed a strong interest in finance.C)She learned to write for financial newspapers.D)She invested in stocks and shares on Wall Street.23.A)She inherited a big fortune from her father.B)She sold her restaurant with a substantial profit.C)She got 7.5 million dollar
19、s from her ex-husband.D)She made a wise investment in real estate.24.A)She was dishonest in business dealings.B)She frequently ill-treated her employees.C)She abused animals including her pet dog.D)She was extremely mean with her money.25.A)She carried on her familys tradition.B)She made huge donati
20、ons to charities.C)She built a hospital with her mothers money.D)She made a big fortune from wise investments.,参考答案Part II Listening ComprehensionSection A1.B 2.C 3.A 4.D 5.D6.A 7.CSection B8.D 9.B 10.B 11.C 12.A13.B 14.C 15.DSection C16.A 17.B 18.D 19.D 20.C21.B 22.B 23.A 24.D 25.C,Tape Script of L
21、istening Comprehension Section ADirections:In this section,you will hear three news reports.At the end of each news report,you will hear two or three questions.Both the news report and the questions will be spoken only once.After you hear a question,you must choose the best answer from the four choi
22、ces marked A),B),C)and D).Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.,Questions 1 and 2 will be based on the following news item.Kenyan police say one person was killed and 26 injured in an explosion at a bus station in central Nairobi.The blast hit a
23、bus about to set off for the Ugandan capital Kampala.Last July,the Somali group al-Shabab said it was behind the blasts in the Ugandan capital which killed more than 70 people.Will Ross reports from the Kenyan capital.The explosion happened beside a bus which was about to set off for an overnight jo
24、urney from Nairobi to the Ugandan capital Kampala.Some eyewitnesses report that a bag was about to be loaded on board,but it exploded during a security check.Windows of the red bus were left smashed,and blood could be seen on the ground beside the vehicle.Just hours earlier,Ugandas police chief had
25、warned of possible Christmas-time attacks by Somali rebels.,1.What is the news report mainly about?A)Christmas-time attacks made by Somali rebels.B)An explosion at a bus station in central Nairobi.C)The killing of more than 70 Ugandans in Kampala.D)Blasts set off by a Somali group in Ugandas capital
26、.2.When did the incident occur?A)On Christmas Eve C)During a security check.B)Just before midnight D)In the small hours of the morning.,Questions 3 and 4 will be based on the following news item.Woolworths is one of the best known names on the British High Street.Its been in business nearly a centur
27、y.Many of its 800 stores are likely to close following the companys decision to call in administrators after an attempt to sell the business for a token 1 failed.The company has huge debts.The immediate cause for the collapse has been Britains slide toward recession,which has cut into consumer spend
28、ing.However,the business had been in trouble for years.Known for low-priced general goods,Woolworths has struggled in the face of competition from supermarkets expanding beyond groceries and a new generation of internet retailers.Many of the store groups 25,000 employees are likely to lose their job
29、s.Some profitable areas such as the DVD publishing business will survive.,3.What do we learn about Woolworths from the news report?A)It is likely to close many of its stores.B)It is known for the quality of its goods.C)It remains competitive in the recession.D)It will expand its online retail busine
30、ss.4.What did Woolworths attempt to do recently?A)Expand its business beyond groceries.B)Fire 25,000 of its current employees.C)Cut its DVD publishing business.D)Sell the business for one pound.,Questions 5 to 7 will be based on the following news item.Cairo is known for its overcrowded roads,irregu
31、lar driving practices and shaky old vehicles,but also for its air pollution.In recent months,though,environmental studies indicate there have been signs of improvement.Thats due in part to the removal of many of the capitals old-fashioned black and white taxis.Most of these dated back to the 1960s a
32、nd 70s and were in a poor state of repair.After new legislation demanded their removal from the roads,a low interest loan scheme was set up with three Egyptian banks so drivers could buy new cars.The government pays about$900 for old ones to be discarded and advertising on the new vehicles helps cov
33、er repayments.The idea has proved popular with customers they can now travel in air-conditioned comfort and because the new cabs are metered,they dont have to argue over fares.Banks and car manufacturers are glad for the extra business in tough economic times.As for the taxi drivers,most are delight
34、ed to be behind the wheel of new cars,although there have been a few complaints about switching from black and white to a plain white colour.,5.What change took place in Cairo recently?A)All taxis began to use meters.B)All taxis got air conditioning.C)Advertisements were allowed on taxis.D)Old taxis
35、 were replaced with new cabs.6.What helped bring about the change?A)A low interest loan scheme C)Taxi passengers complaints.B)Environmentalists protests D)Permission for car advertising.7.Why do customers no longer argue with new cab drivers?A)There are no more irregular practices.B)All new cabs pro
36、vide air-conditioning.C)New cabs are all equipped with meters.D)New legislation protects consumer rights.,Section BDirections:In this section,you will hear two long conversations.At the end of each conversation,you will hear four questions.Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only
37、once.After you hear a question,you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A),B),C)and D).Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.,Conversation OneW:Morning,this is TGC.M:Good morning.Walter Barry here,calling from London.Could I sp
38、eak to Mr.Grand,please?W:Whos calling,please?M:Walter Barry,from London.W:What is it about,please?M:Well,I understand that your company has a chemical processing plant.My own company,LCP,Liquid Control Products,is a leader in safety from leaks in the field of chemical processing.I would like to spea
39、k to Mr.Grand to discuss ways in which we could help TGC protect itself from such problems and save money at the same time.W:Yes,I see.Well,Mr.Grand is not available just now.M:Can you tell me when I could reach him?W:Hes very busy for the next few days then hell be away in New York.So its difficult
40、 to give you a time.M:Could I speak to someone else,perhaps?,W:Who in particular?M:A colleague for example?W:Youre speaking to his personal assistant.I can deal with calls for Mr.Grand.M:Yes,well,could I ring him tomorrow?W:No,Im sorry he wont be free tomorrow.Listen,let me suggest something.You sen
41、d us details of your products and services,together with references from other companies and then well contact you.M:Yes,thats very kind of you.I have your address.W:Very good,Mr.M:Barry.Walter Barry from LCP in London.W:Right,Mr.Barry.We look forward to hearing from you.M:Thank you.Goodbye.W:Bye.,8
42、.What do we learn about the womans company?A)It has a partnership with LCP C)It specializes in safety from leaks.B)It is headquartered in London D)It has a chemical processing plant.9.What do we learn about the man?A)He is a chemist C)He is a safety inspector.B)He is a salesman.D)He is Mr.Grands fri
43、end.,10.What is the womans position in her company?A)The public relations officer C)Director of the safety department.B)Mr.Grands personal assistant D)Head of the personnel department.11.What does the woman suggest the man do?A)Wait for Mr.Grand to call back.B)Leave a message for Mr.Grand.C)Provide
44、details of their products and services.D)Send a comprehensive description of their work.,Conversation TwoM:Youre going to wear out the computers keyboard!W:Oh,hi.M:Do you have any idea what time it is?W:About ten or ten-thirty?M:Its nearly midnight.W:Really?I didnt know it was so late.M:Dont you hav
45、e an early class to teach tomorrow morning?W:Yes,at seven oclock.My commuter class,the students who go to work right after their lesson.M:Then you ought to go to bed.What are you writing,anyway?W:An article I hope I can sell.M:Oh,another of your newspaper pieces?Whats this one about?W:Do you remembe
46、r the trip I took last month?,M:The one up to the Amazon?W:Well,thats what Im writing aboutthe new highway and the changes its making in the Amazon valley.M:It should be interesting.W:It is.I guess thats why I forgot all about the time.M:How many articles have you sold now?W:About a dozen so far.M:W
47、hat kind of newspapers buy them?W:The papers that carry a lot of foreign news.They usually appear in the big Sunday editions where they need a lot of background stories to help fill up the space between the ads.M:Is there any future in it?W:I hope so.Theres a chance I may sell this article to a news
48、 service.M:Then your story would be published in several papers,wouldnt it?W:Thats the idea.And I might even be able to do other stories on a regular basis.M:That would be great.,12.What is the womans occupation?A)Teacher.C)Editor.B)Journalist D)Typist.13.What is the woman writing about?A)Some newly
49、 discovered scenic spot.B)Big changes in the Amazon valley.C)A new railway under construction.D)The beautiful Amazon rainforests.,14.Where do the womans articles usually appear?A)In news weeklies C)In newspapers Sunday editions.B)In a local evening paper D)In overseas editions of U.S.magazines.15.Wh
50、at does the woman expect?A)To become a professional writer C)To get her life story published soon.B)To be employed by a newspaper D)To sell her articles to a news service.,Section CDirections:In this section,you will hear three passages.At the end of each passage,you will hear some questions.Both th
