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第 2 页：听力

第 3 页：选词填空

第 4 页：段落匹配

第 5 页：仔细阅读

第 6 页：翻译

　　听力真题(卷一)

　　Section A

　　Directions: 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 choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.

　　Questions l and 2 are based on the news report you have just heard.

　　1.A) The number of male nurses has gone down.

　　B) There is discrimination against male nurses.

　　C) There is a growing shortage of medical personnel.

　　D) The number of nurses has dropped to a record low.

　　2. A) Working conditions.

　　B) Educational system.

　　C) Inadequate pay.

　　D) Cultural bias.

　　Questions 3 and 4 are based on the news report you have just heard.

　　3. A) He fell out of a lifeboat.

　　B) He was almost drowned.

　　C) He lost his way on a beach.

　　D) He enjoyed swimming in the sea.

　　4. A) The lifeboats patrol the area round the clock.

　　B) The beach is a good place to watch the tide.

　　C) The emergency services are efficient.

　　D) The beach is a popular tourist resort.

　　Questions 5 to 7 are based on the news report you have just heard.

　　5. A) It climbed 25 storeys at one go.

　　B) It broke into an office room.

　　C) It escaped from a local zoo.

　　D) It became an online star.

　　6. A) Release it into the wild.

　　B) Return it to its owner.

　　C) Send it back to the zoo.

　　D) Give it a physical checkup.

　　7. A) A racoon can perform acts no human can.

　　B) A racoon can climb much higher than a cat.

　　C) The racoon did something no politician could.

　　D) The raccoon became as famous as some politicians.

　　Section B

　　Directions: 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, 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.

　　Questions 8 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.

　　8. A) She received a bonus unexpectedly.

　　B) She got a well-paying job in a bank.

　　C She received her first monthly salary.

　　D) She got a pay raise for her performance.

　　9. A) Two decades ago.

　　B) Several years ago.

　　C) Just last month.

　　D) Right after graduation.

　　10. A) He sent a small check to his parents.

　　B) He treated his parents to a nice meal.

　　C) He took a few of his friends to a gym.

　　D) He immediately deposited it in a bank.

　　11. A) Join her colleagues for gym exercise.

　　B) Visit her former university campus.

　　C) Buy some professional clothes.

　　D) Budget her salary carefully.

　　Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.

　　12. A) He has just too many things to attend to.

　　B) He has been overworked recently.

　　C) He has a difficult decision to make.

　　D) He has just quarreled with his girlfriend.

　　13. A) Turn to his girlfriend for assistance.

　　B) Give priority to things more urgent.

　　C) Think twice before making the decision.

　　D) Seek advice from his family and advisor.

　　14. A) His girlfriend does not support his decision.

　　B) He is not particularly keen on the job offered.

　　C) He lacks the money for his doctoral program.

　　D) His parents and advisor have different opinions.

　　15. A)They need time to make preparations.

　　B) They haven’ t started their careers yet.

　　C) They need to save enough money for it.

　　D) They haven’t won their parents’ approval.

　　Section C

　　Directions: In this section, you will hear three passages. At the end of each passage, you will 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 choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.

　　Questions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard.

　　16. A) Expressing ideas and opinions freely.

　　B) Enriching social and intellectual lives.

　　C) Acquiring information and professional knowledge.

　　D) Using information to understand and solve problems.

　　17. A) Traveling to different places in the world.

　　B) Playing games that challenge one’s mind.

　　C) Improving mind-reading strategies.

　　D) Reading classic scientific literature.

　　18. A) Participate in debates or discussions.

　　B) Expose themselves to different cultures.

　　C) Discard personal biases and prejudices.

　　D) Give others freedom to express themselves.

　　Questions 19 to 21 are based on the passage you have just heard.

　　19. A) Why dogs can be faithful friends of humans.

　　B) The nature of relationships between dogs.

　　C) The reason a great many people love dogs.

　　D) How dogs feel about their bonds with humans.

　　20. A) They behave like other animals in many ways.

　　B) They have an unusual sense of responsibility.

　　C) They can respond to humans’ questions.

　　D) They can fall in love just like humans.

　　21. A) They stay with one partner for life.

　　B) They have their own joys and sorrows.

　　C) They experience true romantic love.

　　D) They help humans in various ways.

　　Questions 22 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard.

　　22. A) A rare animal.

　　B) A historical site.

　　C) A cow bone.

　　D) A precious stone.

　　23. A) Dating it.

　　B) Preserving it.

　　C) Measuring it.

　　D) Identifying it.

　　24. A) The channel needs to interview the boy.

　　B) The boy should have called an expert.

　　C) The boy's family had acted correctly.

　　D) The site should have been protected.

　　25. A) Conduct a more detailed search.

　　B) Ask the university to reward Jude.

　　C) Search for similar fossils elsewhere.

　　D) Seek additional funds for the search.

　　听力原文(卷一)

　　News report one

　　(1) The British government has called for more men to consider a career innursing. Figures show the number of male nurses has fallen in the last threeyears. Now, the number of men working in the nursing sector has reached usseven year low. Numbers of male nursesincreased between 2011 and 2014 and reached a peak of 7168. This figure hasdropped to only 6924 in 2017. (2)The UK Health Secretary said this isclearly a cultural problem, and probably one that exists in many parts of theworld. But we can make efforts to change that now. We want to persuademales to think about career options of going into nursing. There is absolutelyno reason why men can't go into this profession. The health secretary said thatthe government already has plans to attract a more varied workforce intonursing. She stated, we are leading the way on workforce planning. We willbecome the first nation in europe to publish a national health and careworkforce plan.

　　Questions one and two are based on the news report you have just heard.

　　1. What problem is Britain facing?

　　2. What is the cause of the problem according to the UKHealth Secretary

　　News report two

　　(3) A man from Libya was enjoying a walk along the sands at southport beach.When he was about half a mile out from the dark, he felt a bit tired. So he laydown and fell asleep, but the tide swept in quickly at the beach. And theman was shocked to wake up and find the tide had come in and completelysurrounded him, cutting him off from the shore. Fortunately for him, the beachlife guards were quickly on the scene to stop him from drowning. The actorprofessionally to ensure the man was comfortable until an ambulance arrived. Hewas then taken to hospital. He is now in a stable condition. (4) Wheninterviewed Keith porter of the southport beach said, our beach is so flat thatit's very common for the tide come around the back of people and cut them offfrom the beach. Thankfully the emergency services have again worked well togetherto ensure a positive outcome. And we wish the gentleman a speedy recovery.

　　Questions three and four are based on the news report you have just heard.

　　3. What does the news reports say about the Libyan man?

　　4. What did Keith Porter say at an interview?

　　News report three

　　(5)A raccoon, a small cat like animal climbed to the top of a 25-storysky scraper early on Wednesday. It was captured after becoming an online staracross the world.

　　At a little before three am, the animal made it to the roof of the building,after it took a long break on a 17th floor window edge. At the top of thebuilding, animal control officers put cat food in traps and captured theraccoon.(6)A private wildlife management company will release the animalinto the wild. The raccoons upward journey began on Monday. The brownanimal was spotted stuck on a narrow window edge of the office tower. OnTuesday, the raccoon slowly climbed the building. It reached the 23rd floor,and it's legend continued to grow on social media with every floor it climbed.

　　As it went up, people gathered on the sidewalk below to take photos andcheer for its safety. Online office workers posted photos and videos of theraccoon, resting on window edges and climbing up the building's concreteexterior. (7) One online post said that the raccoon has succeeded in unitingthe country the way no politician could.

　　Questions five to seven are based on the news report you have just heard.

　　5. What does the news report say about the raccoon, a smallcat like animal?

　　6. What will the wildlife management company do with thecaptured raccoon?

　　7. What did one online post say?

　　Conversation 1

　　W: (8) I have reallyamazing news. I just got a text message from my bank, saying my salary has beendeposited in my account.

　　M: Getting paid asgood. But I don't understand why you're so excited. It happens every month.

　　W: Well, I've beenworking for a few years. In fact, I worked all through university, but I onlyhad part time jobs then. (8) So this is the first time I've ever been paidfor a month of full time work.

　　M: Well, then you mustfeel great. (9)I mean, it’s been two decades, but I can still remember whenI got my first real salary. I was happy for day. I felt like it was a smallfortune, even though it wasn’t.

　　W: I've never earned somuch money before. And there's so many things I'd like to do with it.What didyou do with your first pay?

　　M: (10) I bought a newsuit for work and took my parents to a nice restaurant to celebrate. Maybe youcould do the same.

　　W: I have enoughprofessional clothes. And my parents are across the country. So seeing them isimpossible. But some people from the office are members of a gym. I want tojoin. And my university classmates are arranging a trip to visit our oldcampus, and I'd love to go with them, but I can't afford both.

　　M: (11) If I wereyou. I join the gym because it's a good way to stay healthy, and it might helpyou build a stronger relationship with your colleagues. And goodrelationships are key to a successful career.

　　W: (11) Hm. You'reright. Thanks for the advice. I'm taking it.

　　Question 8 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.

　　8. Why did the woman feel excited?

　　9. When did the man get his first full time job?

　　10. What did the man do when he got his first pay?

　　11. What does the woman say she is going to?

　　Conversation2

　　W: What's going on withyou lately? You seem so distracted. Like you aren't really listening toanything. I say.

　　M: I know. I'm sorry.(12) I can't seem to focus on anything, because I still haven't decided if Ishould accept the offer for that phd program in London, or if I should take thejob offer in New York.

　　W: Look, it's a toughdecision, but you're running out of time, aren't you? I thought you said thecompany expected an answer by the end of the month.

　　M: Actually, it's thebeginning of next month for the job, but the university needs a decision by theend of the week. So I have to act quickly.

　　M: You definitely needadvice for the important decision like this. (13) So who have you talked toabout it? What does your family think? And your adviser for your mattersprogram?

　　M: I've asked theiradvice and that's part of the problem. My parents want me to get the degree,but my advisor thinks it's time for me to get more work experience.

　　W: What do you mean bypart of the problem? Oh, wait, (14) it's your girlfriend, isn't it?You've been dating since your first year of university, so that six years now.She must have an opinion about all this. I mean isn't it time for you to thinkabout getting married?

　　M: I do want to getmarried, (15) but she thinks we need to wait until we've launched ourcareers. Plus, she's not sure what she'll be doing next year. She'sconsidering a job in England and one in Australia. And her parents are pushingfor the latter.

　　Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you havejust heard.

　　12. Why does the man seem to be distracted?

　　13. What does the woman, say she man should do?

　　14. What does the man say is part of his problem?

　　15. Why doesn't the man’s girlfriend agree to get marriedright now?

　　Passage One

　　(16) Analytical skillsare our ability to understand and solve problems using Information we haveavailable. These skills are extremely important for our professional,social, and intellectual lives. What are the best ways to improve them? One wayis to expand your world view. Unfortunately, this takes time. Ultimately, itwill help you better evaluate information and analyze different ideas andoutcomes. Travelling is a great way to expand your world view, although it canbe expensive.

　　(17) An entertaining wayof enhancing your analytical skills is to engage them by playing brain games.These are games that challenge you to think deeply and to develop youranalytical skills. These games will get you used to thinking in a certain way.As a result, they will help improve your ability to think. However, opinionsvary on whether video games are effective. The general consensus is that thebest ones avoid mindless violence, and instead focus on strategy and challengeus to solve problems and achieve broad goals.

　　(18)Joining a debate orreading club or group is also a good idea. This provides people with theopportunity to come together and discuss ideas, literature and problems. Groupslike these will help you refine your analytical skills and enable you toexpress yourself better. Any social group that encourages free exchange ofideas and pursuit of knowledge is beneficial. It helps you to actively developyour analytical skills.

　　Questions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have justheard.

　　16. What kind of ability do analytical skills refer to in thepassage?

　　17. What does the passage say is an entertaining way ofenhancing one's analytical skills?

　　18. What else does the speaker advice people to do to improvetheir analytical skills?

　　Passage Two

　　There's an endless amountof scientific data proving that dogs can develop strong bonds with theirowners. People aren't kidding when they say they love their dog or their dogloves them,(19) but were rather ignorant about the nature of therelationships that form between dogs.

　　In an effort to understandthe matter further, I spoke with doctors Mark Beckhoff a researcher and formerprofessor of animal behavior. The-doctors response to the question of whetheror not dogs can fall in love like humans do was a straight “Of course!” (20) Hewent on to say that if love is defined as a long term commitment meaningdogs seek one another out when they’re apart, they're happy when they'rereunited, they protect one another, they feed one another, they raise theirchildren together.(20) Then, of course, dogs love each other.

　　Now our furry friends don'treally experience romantic love, like in the movies, but they can form deep andlasting bands with their fellow dogs as well as humans.

　　(21) In fact, evidenceshows almost dogs stay with one partner their whole lives.In actuality,love between dogs can be even more intimate than human relationships.

　　When they interact, theyaren’t afraid to smell each other and will express themselves clearly andhonestly, Once again, it seems we have a lot to learn from dogs.

　　Questions 19 to 21 are based on the passage you have justheard.

　　19. What does the passage say we don't know much about?

　　20. What does Dr. Mark Beckhoff say about dogs?

　　21. What does the speaker say about most dogs?

　　Passage Three

　　A piece of history has beenfound thanks to a boy tripping on a rare, 1.2-million-year-old animal fossil.In November 2016, Jude Sparks, now 10, was on an outing with his family neartheir New Mexico home, (22) when he tripped over what he thought was a cowbone. (23) Now, researchers at New Mexico State University preservingthis discovery, which was identified as an ancient elephant-like animal.Kyle Sparks, father of Jude, said he let his son decide what to do with thefossil.

　　So Jude reached out toPeter Houde, a professor at new Mexico State University who had experience withthe same type of fossil in the past. The next day Houde came out to see thefossil for himself. (24) Houde told ABC News that he was quite excited aboutthe find. It was fortunate that the family didn't try to dig up the fossilbecause that could destroy the specimen; they did the right thing bycalling someone who would know what to do. "It's great for the community,because now everybody can appreciate it," he added.

　　Houde and his fellowfaculty members dug up the fossil in late May. (25) They hope to return tothe site with geologists for an additional search as there could before fossilsnear the site. Jude and his family had been invited by the researchers tosee the fossil being preserved at the university.

　　Questions 22 to 25 are based on the passage you have justheard.

　　22. What did the boy Jude Sparks think he had discovered?

　　23. What are the researchers at New Mexico State Universitydoing with the boy's discovery?

　　24. What did professor Peter Houde say when interviewed byABC News?

　　25. What do the researchers plan to do?

　　听力答案(卷一)

　　解析:本次大学四级听力试题难度中上，新闻部分分别谈及个人护理(nursing and personal care);男人打盹时被海浪推到海上;第三篇新闻讲的是浣熊(raccoon)爬上了25层高楼有关事件;对话分别谈及工作上的salary promotion(涨薪), 以及工作邀请(offer)等;短文则谈及习得分析能力等;对于一些有“信号”的选项，一定要提前给大脑和耳朵预热，例如名词类选项：A)Cultural bias 或动作类选项: B)Release it into the wild.

　　答案：DA CB ABD CBDC ADDC BCD ACD ABBC

　　1. D)The number of male nurses has gone down.

　　2. A)Cultural bias

　　3. C)He was almost drowned

　　4. B)The emergency services are efficient.

　　5. A)It became an online star.

　　6. B)Release it into the wild

　　7. D)The raccoon did something no politiciancould

　　8. C)She received her first monthly salary

　　9. B)Two decades ago

　　10. D)He treated his parents to a nice meal

　　11. C)Join her colleagues for gym exercise

　　12. A)He has a difficult decision to make

　　13. D)Seek advice from his family and advisor.

　　14. D)His girlfriend does not support hisdecision

　　15. C)They haven't started their careers yet

　　16. B)Using information to understand and solve

　　problems

　　17. C)Playing games that challenge one's mind

　　18. D)Participate in debates or discussions.

　　19. A)The nature of relationships between dogs

　　20. C)They can fall in love just like humans.

　　21. D)They stay with one partner for life

　　22. A)A cow bone.

　　23. B)Preserving it

　　24. B)The boy's family had acted correctly

　　25. C)Conduct a more detailed search

　　听力真题(卷二)

　　Part Ⅱ Listening Comprehension (25 minutes)

　　Section A

　　Directions: 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 choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.

　　Questions l and 2 are based on the news report you have just heard.

　　1. A)Many facilities were destroyed by a wandering cow.

　　B) A wandering cow knocked down one of its fences.

　　C) Some tourists were injured by a wandering cow.

　　D) A wandering cow was captured by the police.

　　2. A) It was shot to death by a police officer.

　　B) It found its way back to the park’s zoo.

　　C) It became a great attraction for tourists.

　　D) It was sent to the animal control department.

　　Questions 3 and 4 are based on the news report you have just heard.

　　3. A) It is the largest of its kind.

　　B) It is going to be expanded.

　　C) It is displaying more fossil specimens.

　　D) It is staring an online exhibition.

　　4. A)A collection of bird fossils from Australia.

　　B) Photographs of certain rare fossil exhibits.

　　C) Some ancient wall paintings from Australia.

　　D) Pictures by winners of a wildlife photo contest.

　　Questions 5 to 7 are based on the news report you have just heard.

　　5. A) Pick up trash.

　　B) Amuse visitors.

　　C) Deliver messages.

　　D) Play with children.

　　6. A) They are especially intelligent.

　　B) They are children’s favorite.

　　C They are quite easy to tame.

　　D) They are clean and pretty.

　　7. A) Children may be harmed by the rooks.

　　B) Children may be tempted to drop litter.

　　C) Children may contract bird diseases.

　　D) Children may overfeed the rooks.

　　Section B

　　Directions: 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, 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.

　　Questions 8 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.

　　8. A) It will be produced at Harvard University.

　　B) It will be hosted by famous professors.

　　C) It will cover different areas of science.

　　D) It will focus on recent scientific discoveries.

　　9. A)It will be more futuristic.

　　B) It will be more systematic.

　　C) It will be more entertaining.

　　D) It will be easier to understand.

　　10. A) People interested in science.

　　B) Youngsters eager to explore.

　　C) Children in their early teens.

　　D) Students majoring in science.

　　11. A) Offer professional advice.

　　B) Provide financial support.

　　C) Help promote it on the Internet.

　　D) Make episodes for its first season.

　　Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.

　　12. A) Unsure.

　　B) Helpless.

　　C) Concerned.

　　D) Dissatisfied.

　　13. A) He is too concerned with being perfect.

　　B) He loses heart when faced with setbacks.

　　C) He is too ambitious in achieving goals.

　　D) He takes on projects beyond his ability.

　　14. A) Embarrassed.

　　B) Unconcerned.

　　C) Miserable.

　　D) Resentful.

　　15. A) Try to be optimistic whatever happens.

　　B) Compare his present with his past only.

　　C) Always learn from others’ achievements.

　　D) Treat others the way he would be treated.

　　Section C

　　Directions: In this section, you will hear three passages. At the end of each passage, you will 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 choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.

　　Questions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard.

　　16. A) They have a stronger sense of social responsibility.

　　B) They are more likely to succeed in the humanities.

　　C) They are more likely to become engineers.

　　D) They have greater potential to be leaders.

　　17. A) Praise girls who like to speak up frequently.

　　B) Encourage girls to solve problems on their own.

　　c) Insist that boys and girls work together more.

　　D) Respond more positively to boys’ comments.

　　18. A) Offer personalized teaching materials.

　　B) Provide a variety of optional courses.

　　C) Place great emphasis on test scores.

　　D) Pay extra attention to top students.

　　Questions 19 to 21 are based on the passage you have just heard.

　　19. A) It often rains cats and dogs.

　　B) It seldom rains in summer time.

　　C) It does not rain as much as people think.

　　D) It is one of the most rainy cities in the US.

　　20. A) They drive most of the time.

　　B) The rain is usually very light.

　　C) They have got used to the rain.

　　D) The rain comes mostly at night.

　　21. A) It has a lot of places for entertainment.

　　B) It has never seen thunder and lighting.

　　C) It has fewer cloudy days than any other coastal city.

　　D) It has mild weather both in summer and in winter.

　　Questions 22 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard.

　　22. A) It occurs when people are doing a repetitive activity.

　　B) It results from exerting one’s muscles continuously.

　　C) It happens when people engage in an uncommon activity.

　　D) It comes from staining one’s muscles in an unusual way.

　　23. A) Blood flow and body heat increase in the affected area.

　　B) Body movements in the affected area become difficult.

　　C) They begin to make repairs immediately.

　　D) They gradually become fragmented.

　　24. A) About one week.

　　B) About two days.

　　C) About ten days.

　　D) About four weeks.

　　25. A) Apply muscle creams.

　　B) Drink plenty of water.

　　C) Have a hot shower.

　　D) Take pain-killers.

　　听力原文(卷二)

　　Section A

　　News report 1

　　New York City police captured a cow on the loose in Prospect Park on Tuesday after the animal became an attraction for tourists while walking along the streets and enjoying the park facilities. The confused creature and camera-holding humans stared at each other through a fence for several minutes. At other times the cow wandered around the 526 acre park and the artificial grass field normally used for human sporting events. Officers use soccer goals to fence the animal in. However, the cow then moved through one of the nets knocking down a police officer in the process. Police eventually trapped the cow between two vehicles parked on either side of a baseball field’s bench area. An officer then shot an arrow to put it to sleep. Then officers waited for the drug to take effect. After it fell asleep they loaded the cow into a horse trailer. It was not clear where the cow came from or how it got lost. Police turned it over to the animal control department after they caught it.

　　Q1: What happened in New York's Prospect Park on Tuesday?

　　Q2: What do we learn about the cow from the end of the news report?

　　News report 2

　　Starting April 28 of this year, the National Museum of Natural History will begin renovating its fossil hall. The fossil hall, which displays some of the world’s oldest and largest fossil specimens, receives more than 2 million visitors each year. It’s one of the museum’s most famous attractions. As a result, the museum plans to expand the hall, as well as add to its ancient birds collection. Bird lovers, both young and old, have already responded with excitement at the news. The museum’s social media account has been flooded with messages of support. In the meantime, the current collection will be closed. However, visitors will be compensated during the closure. Museum’s special exhibition area will now be free of charge. This week, the resident exhibition is a display of ancient wall paintings on loan from Australia. They celebrate the cultural heritage of the country and will be available to view until Sunday. Next week, the exhibition will be taken over by the Wildlife Photographer of the Year Competition. The winner of this year’s competition will be awarded a preview of the new fossil hall, as well as a cash prize.

　　Q3. What does the news report say about the fossil hall of the National Museum of Natural History?

　　Q4. What is on display this week in the museum’s exhibition hall?

　　News report 3

　　Six birds have just been trained to pick up rubbish at a French historical theme park. According to the park’s manager, Mr. Villiers, the goal is not just to clear up the park. He says visitors are already good at keeping things clean. Instead, he wants to show that nature itself can teach us to take care of the environment. He says that rooks, the chosen birds, are considered to be particularly intelligent. In the right circumstances, they even like to communicate with humans and establish a relationship through play. The birds will be encouraged to clean the park through the use of a small box that delivers a small amount of bird food. Each time, the rook deposits a cigarette end or a small piece of rubbish. So far, visitors to the theme park have been excited to see the birds in action. However, some parents are concerned that it encourages their children to drop litter so they can watch the birds to pick it up. Villiers is not concerned about this criticism. He maintains most of the feedback he has received has been overwhelmingly positive. He hopes now to train more birds

　　Q5: What have six birds been trained to do at a French historical theme park?

　　Q6: Why were rooks chosen by the park manager?

　　Q7: What is the concern of some parents?

　　Section B

　　Conversation 1

　　Woman: The name of the TV show we wish to produce is Science Nation.

　　Man: Please tell us more. What will Science Nation be about?

　　Woman: It will be about science, all sorts of science. Each episode will focus on a different area of science, and tell us what we know, how we know it, and what we still don't know. The show will have one host only, and this will be Professor Susan Paul from Harvard University. She's a great public speaker.

　　Man: So, just to be clear, will the show its format be like that of the documentary?

　　Woman: Kind of. It will be like a documentary in the sense, that it will be non-fiction and fact-based. However, our idea is for it to be also fun and entertaining, something which traditional documentaries aren't so much. Please keep in mind, this will be a new TV show, like nothing ever done before.

　　Man: Okay, so it will be both educational and entertaining, and your audience will be anyone interested in science, right?

　　Woman: That's correct, yes.

　　Man: Right, thank you. So, I think we're more or less clear what the show will be like. Could you please tell us now, what exactly you want from us?

　　Woman: Yes, of course. Basically, what we need from you is financial support. In order to go ahead with this idea, we need 2 million dollars. This will cover the cost of making all 12 shows in the first season for the first year. If the show is a success, we can then look at making a second season for the following year.

　　Q8. What do we learn about the TV show Science Nation?

　　Q9. In what way will the TV show Science Nation differ from traditional documentaries?

　　Q10. Who will be the intended audience of the TV show Science Nation?

　　Q11. What does the woman want the man to do for the TV show?

　　Conversation 2

　　(W=woman, M=man)

　　W: What’s up with you? You don’t look very happy.

　　M: I feel like I’m a failure. I can’t seem to do anything very well.

　　W: I wouldn’t say that. You do very well in a lot of things. That presentation you gave last week was excellent.

　　M: Yes, but I have this urge to strive for perfection. I really want to push harder and progress further.

　　W: Well, that’s very admirable. But be careful. Overconcern with being perfect can damage our confidence if we never achieve it.

　　M: Yes, I know. I feel awful whenever I make a mistake in whatever I’m trying to do.

　　W: Well, think about it. You can’t make progress without making mistakes and learning from them. Thomas Edison, the famous inventor, once said “I’ve not failed. I’ve just found 10,000 ways that won’t work.”

　　M: You may well be right. I guess I should recognize my mistakes and learn the lesson they teach me and move forward.

　　W: Also, remember a successful ending is not the only thing worthy of a celebration. You need to recognize each step of progress you take towards achieving your goals. And no matter how tiny it is, it’s still good news.

　　M: I always feel down when I see others accomplishing things and I feel miserable about my own achievements. I’m always trying to be as good as others, but I never seem to get there.

　　W: Listen. If you always compare yourself with others, you’ll never feel good enough. You’re the only person you should be comparing yourself with. When you compare your current status with the starting point, you’ll find you’ve made progress, right? That’s good enough.

　　M: That’s great advice. Thank you. I’m feeling better already.

　　Q12: How does the man feel about himself?

　　Q13: What does the woman think is the man’s problem?

　　Q14: How does the man feel when he sees others accomplishing things?

　　Q15: What does the woman suggest the man do?

　　Section C

　　Passage 1

　　Single-sex education can have enormous benefits for female students. Numerous studies have shown that women who attend single-sex schools tend to have stronger self-confidence, better study habits and more ambitious career goals than women who attend coeducational schools. Girls who graduate from single-sex schools are three times more likely to become engineers than those who attend coeducational schools. The reason is that all-girls schools encourage women to enter fields traditionally dominated by men such as science, technology and engineering. In coeducational schools, girls are often expected to succeed only in humanities or the art. Research has also shown that in coeducational settings, teachers are more likely to praise and give in-depth responses to boys’ comments in class. In contrast, they might only respond to a girl’s comments with a nod. They are also more likely to encourage boys to work through problems on their own, while they tend to step in and help girls who struggle with a problem.

　　In an all girls setting, girls are more likely to speak up frequently and make significant contributions to class than in a coeducational setting. Girls studying in a single-sex setting also earn higher scores on their College Board and advanced placement exams than girls who study in coeducational settings. All girls schools tend to be smaller than coeducational schools, which means teachers would be able to tailor the materials to girl students’ personal learning styles and interest.

　　Questions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard.

　　Q16: What advantage does the speaker say girls from single-sex schools have over those from coeducational schools?

　　Q17: What do teachers tend to do in coeducational settings?

　　Q18: What are teachers more likely to do in an all-girls’ school?

　　Passage 2

　　Today I found out that Seattle doesn’t really get that much rain compared with most US cities. In fact, Seattle ranks 44th among major US cities in average annual rainfall. Cities that get more rainfall than Seattle include Huston, Memphis, Nashville, and pretty much every major city on the eastern coast, such as New York, Boston, and Miami.

　　So, why does everyone think of Seattle as a rainy city? The primary root of this misconception lies in that Seattle has a relatively large number of days per year with rainfall compared with New York and Boston, which get an average of about 16% more rain per year than Seattle, but also average between them about 36 fewer days a year of rainfall. So it rains a lot less in Seattle. And the rain is spread out over more days than those cities. This is why few locals in Seattle carry an umbrella generally. When it does rain, it tends to be a very light rain that isn’t troublesome. It almost never really rains as most people think. On top of that, it never really storms in Seattle, either. Seattle gets an average of a mere 7 days a year with thunder.

　　So in short, if you like sunny but not too hot summers, mild winters but with lots of cloudy days, Seattle’s the place to be. Anyway, if you visit Seattle, don’t bring an umbrella. People will look at you, thinking you are funny.

　　Questions 19-21 are based on the passage you have just heard.

　　Q19. What does the speaker find out about Seattle?

　　Q20. Why do local people in Seattle seldom carry an umbrella?

　　Q21. Why does the speaker say ‘Seattle is a good place to be’?

　　Passage 3

　　After tough workout or a day full of physical activity, it’s common to find your muscles aching, but where do these pains come from? According to a German professor, the soreness comes from straining your muscles in an uncommon way, for example, jumping on a bicycle for a ride, because you haven’t ridden in a long time. Soreness occurs since your leg muscles aren't used to that movement. When muscles perform an activity they aren’t regularly expose to, the tiny fibers that are inside them are being torn apart. As muscle soreness develops, the body has to work to repair the muscle tears, but this doesn’t happen immediately. First, the body must realize the muscles are damaged. When the body realizes the muscles are hurt, the response is to increase blood flow to the area and increase body heat, damaged cells are then cleaned up and the body sends cells specially designed to break down the large muscle fiber fragments. Healing can take place after this. It takes about a day until these cells make it to your aching muscles. That’s why there is most often a delay associated with muscle soreness. Repair of damaged cells takes about two days, and afterwards the soreness disappears. Unfortunately, there is little that can be down to relieve muscle soreness. Pain relieving creams don’t work, but a hot shower, or warm bath can provide some relief.

　　Questions 22-25 are based on the passage you have just heard.

　　22. What does the German professor say about muscle soreness?

　　23. What happens when muscles are damaged according to the passage?

　　24. How long does it take for damaged cells to heal?

　　25. What does the speaker suggest one do to relieve muscle soreness?

　　听力答案(卷二)

　　News 1

　　1。 A， A wandering cow was captured by the police。

　　2。 D， It was sent to the animal control department。

　　News 2

　　3。 C， It is going to be expanded。

　　4。 B， Some ancient wall paintings from Australia。

　　News 3

　　5。 C， Pick up trash。

　　6。 B， They are especially intelligent。

　　7。 D， Children may be tempted to drop litter。

　　Conversation1

　　8。 A， It will cover different areas of science。

　　9。 B， It will be more entertaining。

　　10。 D， People interested in science。

　　11。 A， Provide financial support。

　　Conversation2

　　12。 C， Hopeless

　　13。 B， He is too concerned with being perfect。

　　14。 D， Miserable

　　15。 A， Compare his present with his past only。

　　Passage1

　　16。 B， They are more likely to succeed in the humanities。

　　17。 C， Respond more positively to boys’ comments。

　　18。 D， Offer personalized teaching materials。

　　Passage2

　　19。 C， It does not rain as much as people think。

　　20。 A， The rain is usually very light。

　　21。 B， It has mild weather both in summer and in winter。

　　Passage3

　　22。 C， It happens when people engage in an uncommon activity。

　　23。 D， Blood flow and body heat increase in the affected area。

　　24。 A， About two days。

　　25。 B， Have a hot shower。

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